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The Biden administration announced the person it's nominated to lead the U.S. Coast Guard.
Deputy Press Secretary Sophia Swain for Senator Maria Cantwell says the Biden administration announced the nomination of Admiral Linda Fagan to lead the U.S. Coast Guard today.
Swain says Admiral Fagan currently serves as the Coast Guard's 32nd Vice Commandant and would be the first woman to lead any branch of the United States Armed Forces if chosen.
Adm. Fagan served as the Commander of the Coast Guard Pacific Area overseeing operations from the Rocky Mountains to the waters off the East Coast of Africa.
Current Commandant of the Coast Guard, Admiraal Karl L. Schultz is expected to retire after the change of command ceremony this June if Adm. Fagan is approved.
“Admiral Fagan is an exceptional senior Coast Guard officer and nominee, possessing the keen intellect, the depth of operational experience, and the well-honed leadership and managerial acumen to serve with distinction as our Service’s 27th Commandant,” said Adm. Schultz.
Senator Cantwell says Admiral Fagan's career from her beginning as a deck watch officer on the Seattle-based icebreaker Polar Star has prepared her for being the Coast Guard's 27th Commandant.
Admiral Fagan also received a Master of Science in Marine Affairs from the University of Washington.
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KPD has identified the two people killed in the car crash at the intersection of Gage Blvd. and N. Steptoe St. on Sunday night.
Officers say 38-year-old Tressica Garza of Pasco was driving and 45-year-old Wayne Judd of Kennewick was the passenger.
KPD says Garza and Judd were traveling east on Gage Blvd. when they were hit on the driver side of their car by another car heading south on N. Steptoe St.
Police say the driver of the car heading south is Mariana Souza who is still in custody. You can find the previous story attached here.
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A family is out of a home after Yakima Fire Department put out an attic fire in the home.
Yakima Fire Department says the fire started just after 2 p.m. on Monday in the 7000 block of Englewood Avenue.
YFD says the fire started on the roof and the strong winds helped it spread through the attic.
YFD says the two people living in the home were able to leave the house without any injuries.
A firefighter did have minor injuries when fighting the fire from inside the house and part of the ceiling fell and hit his helmet.
The fire department says the roof caved in and the home has serious water and smoke damage.
The two people displaced from the home are able to stay with their family.
YFD says the fire started when an ember from the chimney landed on the wood shakes of the home's roof.
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The increase in the death toll means a total of 11,551 have now died within 28 days of testing positive for the virus.
Daily figures published by the Scottish Government also showed 2,380 people in hospital on Monday with recently confirmed Covid-19, including 24 in intensive care.
That is up by eight from the previous day, but is down from the record high reported on Saturday, when 2,401 people were in hospital.
Meanwhile 4,364,117 people have now had at least one dose of coronavirus vaccine, with 4,095,979 having had two doses, while 3,455,971 people have received a third dose or booster jag.
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Official data released by Public Health Scotland (PHS) showed that 4,235 women were diagnosed with breast cancer in Scotland in 2020.
However, this is a 15.6 per cent drop from the previous year when there were 5,021 cases and a 18.6 per cent fall from 2018 when there were 5,206 cases.
Breast cancer screening services were paused from March 30 to August 3 in 2020 and this is suggested to be the reason for the significant decrease in diagnoses.
Jackie Baillie, Scottish Labour health spokeswoman, called on the Scottish Government to act before “lives were lost”.
She said: “The figures are clear: thousands of Scots are falling through the cracks and going without vital operations and diagnoses.
“It does not have to be this way. Staff are working all day and night but are not being properly supported by the SNP Government.
“The fact of the matter is that the SNP’s so-called NHS recovery plan isn’t worth the paper it is written on.
“The time for platitudes and apologies is over. Humza Yousaf must wake up to the crisis before him and act before lives are lost.”
In Scotland in 2020, the target was met for eight of the 16 quality performance indicators, though pandemic restrictions have affected performance against the immediate reconstruction at the time of a mastectomy.
Some targets, such as for adjuvant chemotherapy, have proved challenging to achieve consistently over the three years.
The statistics, however, show that targets to minimise hospital stays for patients undergoing mastectomies, genomic testing and radiotherapy for breast conservation in older adults, had been met for the first time in 2020.
A Scottish Government spokesperson said: “The results show that, overall, the quality of breast cancer services across Scotland is meeting the target in many areas of care.
“It is particularly encouraging to see that several indicators achieved the target for the first time in 2020.
“However, some challenges remain, particularly around some of the targets which have proved challenging to achieve consistently over the three years.
“It is important to note that this period of reporting has been heavily impacted by the pandemic.
“While cancer has remained a priority throughout the pandemic, individual treatment plans may have changed in order to minimise their individual risk to Covid-19.
“This was only ever done where the change in treatment was deemed safe and was done in discussion with the patient.
“This could have an impact on some of the (targets) which were not met, including access to adjuvant chemotherapy.
“While the NHS remains under pressure as a result of Covid-19, we continue to prioritise our cancer services and our NHS Recovery Plan, backed by over £1 billion of investment, sets out our plans for health and care over the next five years.
“This builds on our £114.5 million National Cancer Plan, which has already increased support for cancer services across our NHS.”
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Ex-PlayStation chief's SPAC is looking to buy a game company
Former U.S. PlayStation chief Jack Tretton has his eyes on purchasing a game company that goes for $1 billion to $2 billion, he tells Axios.
Driving the news: Tretton is CEO of PowerUp Acquisition, a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) chaired by former Vivendi games boss Bruce Hack that raised more than $250 million in February.
- PowerUp had initially planned an 18-month timeframe to make a purchase but has shortened that by three months.
- “The fact that we were willing to go to 15 months and sweeten the pot for investors, I think was an indication that we felt very confident that there were a number of tremendous targets out there that we could land,” he says.
Tretton is partial to purchasing a publisher or traditional developer, given his own background, but notes his partners in the company have their own favorite areas.
- PowerUp president Gabriel Schillinger, who Tretton credits with cooking up the SPAC, for example, has more experience with blockchain and crypto.
- What they’re not targeting: turnarounds. “We're not looking for a company that's in disarray, that is on the way out of business and is a reclamation project.”
The big picture: The gaming sector has been rife with mergers and acquisitions over the past year, supercharging in early 2022 with Take-Two and Microsoft’s multibillion-dollar bids for Zynga and Activision Blizzard, respectively.
- SPACs haven’t scored a big pickup in gaming yet, though Tretton’s group and one involving former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime are now in the mix.
Between the lines: Tretton sells himself as an exec with a “special relationship” with gamers, given his 19-year run atop PlayStation’s U.S. team, which ended in 2014.
- Post Sony, he’s run a range of consultancies and gaming funds, partnering with indies and sharing publishing expertise.
- He says he’s been excited by the constant change in the gaming industry.
- But he said he has not paid much attention to Sony itself, declining to comment on PlayStation’s current business and saying he was unaware of a recent lawsuit filed against PlayStation focused on misconduct allegations that mostly dated well after his tenure.
Lessons learned: Of his time at Sony overseeing purchases of top studios like Naughty Dog, he said he realized that acquiring companies necessitates buy-in beyond the management level.
- You don’t want workers at the acquired company to be “demotivated going into the merger because the senior management has cashed out and they all went and bought Ferraris,” he said.
What’s next: Tretton, 60, says this SPAC could lead to another: “It's quite natural that we would potentially do it again and help another company,” he says.
- He’s not planning retirement. “If there's a day I wake up and say, 'I don't know what's going on in the video game industry and none of it interests me,' that would be the day I'd say I need to find other hobbies.”
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Kinzinger slams Republican colleagues for "showing Putin sympathy"
Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger (Ill.) in a video posted on Twitter Tuesday condemned members of his own party "that have shown [Russian President Vladimir] Putin sympathy" after his unprovoked invasion of Ukraine.
What he's saying: "I never could have imagined my party would not just even have somebody that is showing Putin sympathy, but would not vomit them out if they rose their ugly head," Kinzinger said, adding that House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) hasn't spoken out about such members.
Kinzinger wrote in a post accompanying the video that he wished to address the "unseriousness of some members of Congress in this serious time."
- "The world order is being challenged for the first time since World War II, and they're sitting around thinking today about how we can win our next election, what the newest outrage is, what's the next thing we can do to get people angry and upset and get their money from for our re-election."
- "We are being governed by a bunch of children, by a bunch of people that are not serious about running the United States of America, and truly don't understand the threat that's out there from Vladimir Putin, from China, and from some of these actors in the world that want to destroy our place here."
Kinzinger slammed Fox News host Tucker Carlson for pushing false narratives surrounding the Ukraine invasion. He then called out Republicans who criticized Disney after the company announced its opposition to Florida's so-called "Don't Say Gay" bill.
- "You guys deserve way better. I'm glad I'm leaving here in a year, because I'm just being surrounded by a bunch of children. So let's grow up."
- "And I hope my party can finally remember where our foundations are and actually say that we're not going to be Putin-sympathetic anymore — wishful thinking."
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A huge number of us decided to welcome new puppies into our homes in the last couple of years – Kennel Club figures show dog ownership soared by nearly 8 percent when the pandemic hit and post-lockdown demand for four-legged friends remains high.
There are a whopping 221 different breeds of pedigree dog to choose from, alongside numerous crossbreeds, so there’s plenty of thinking to do before you select your family’s latest addition.
One of the trickiest prospects for new owners is ensuring that their new pet is quickly toilet trained – knowning to go outside to relieve themselves.
So, here are the 10 breeds of dog that are easiest to house train.
1. Australian Shepherd
A combination of intelligence and eagerness to please means the Australian Shepherd will quickly get to grips with popping outside.
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2. Border Collie
It's no surprise to see the Border Collie on this list. They are the world's most intelligent breed of dog and quickly pick up the most complex of commands - making toilet training simple.
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3. Bichon Frise
Crate training is particularly effective with the cute Bichon Frise - creating a safe space for your pup that it will want to keep dry and clean.
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4. Boston Terrier
The Boston Terrier shouldn't take must convincing to pop out for the toilet. Any lingering stubborness can be sorted out with treats.
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Liverpool-headquartered SysGroup said the ten-strong existing Truststream team would enable the group to further strengthen its UK presence and extend the firm’s reach into Scotland.
It has acquired the capital firm for an initial cash amount of £4.8m with a further earn-out consideration being made over a 24-month period.
The acquisition has been funded from the group’s existing cash resources, supported by an £8m revolving credit facility provided by Santander.
SysGroup said recent investments in business systems and infrastructure meant that Truststream’s services will be “quickly and seamlessly integrated” into its all-in-one business intelligence platform, meaning both customer bases will have access to an enhanced service offering sooner.
News of the acquisition follows SysGroup’s appointment of Manchester-based independent financial services group Zeus as its new nominated advisor and broker, supporting the business on its merger and acquisition (M&A) strategy.
Adam Binks, chief executive at SysGroup, said: “The addition of Truststream to the group further supports our stated strategy to become the leading provider of managed IT services to the UK mid-market. The business strongly complements our existing portfolio of services and has high levels of recurring revenue.
“In addition, cyber security remains a key priority for businesses of all sizes as threats become both more prevalent and more harmful. Our end-to-end offering means that we can help companies navigate the forever evolving technological landscape and provide best of breed solutions backed by the highest quality of ongoing security, monitoring and support.
“I’m excited to welcome the Truststream team and look forward to working with them all as part of the enlarged group,” he added.
Paul Sullivan, co-founder at Truststream, added: “We’ve experienced rapid growth over the last few years, as organisations of all sizes and sectors demand comprehensive cyber security solutions.
“SysGroup’s impressive reach and forward-thinking use of technology makes this a perfect match, and a natural next step for Truststream.”
SysGroup has made a number of acquisitions in recent years, including Certus IT for £8m in February 2019 and Hub Network Services for £1.45m in June 2019.
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Bosses at the group, which has properties in Bath, Dundee, Edinburgh, Glasgow and London, said they had used lockdown to “improve the guest experience” after facing almost eight months of restrictions and closures during the past financial year.
The hotel group reported pre-tax losses of £16.4 million, down from a £7m pre-tax profit in the previous financial year.
However, the company took advantage of the slowdown in international and domestic travel during the year to April 30, 2021 to invest in back-office infrastructure, guest-facing technology and its staff training programmes, leaving it well-positioned to “maximise the opportunities” offered as the travel sector picks up.
The rise in staycations as restrictions eased also proved advantageous for the group.
Chief executive Angela Vickers said: “This was an incredibly challenging period for the entire industry, with intermittent restrictions and closures imposed for almost three-quarters of the financial year.
“However, we used the time wisely to by investing in initiatives that added long-term value, supporting future performance and a strong comeback, and capitalised on the appetite for staycations as restrictions on domestic travel eased.
“With the reopening of the hospitality industry, and thanks to a successful vaccination programme roll-out, we are in an excellent position to grow revenue once again and we are confident in our ability to drive long-term, sustainable growth as we near the end of the pandemic. Our outlook for the year ahead is optimistic.”
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It's a worrying time for many, as energy price hikes, along with increases in National Insurance, fuel and food prices, take their toll.
Our recently launched Cost of Living Campaign highlights the impact these are having, and gives a platform for your concerns as gas and electricity domestic fuel caps soar by 54 per cent, adding to the 1.25 per cent N.I. increase, with inflation already at a high 6.2 per cent.
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The rise of streaming services like Netflix and Disney Plus have put various traditional forms of entertainment under threat and the latest casualty on the scene is Channel 4. A sale has been proposed to safeguard the channel’s long-term security – but responses to the decision have been decidedly mixed so far.
Here are answers to some of the key questions about the decision.
Why does the Government want to privatise the broadcaster?
The Government has argued that Channel 4's long-term future needs to be secured amid concerns for its survival in the streaming era.
A statement by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) said it had made the decision to allow the channel to "thrive in the face of a rapidly-changing media landscape" while a Government source said the move would "remove Channel 4's straitjacket".
Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries added in a tweet that she wanted the broadcaster to remain a "cherished place in British life", but felt that Government ownership was "holding Channel 4 back from competing against streaming giants like Netflix and Amazon".
She said: "I will seek to reinvest the proceeds of the sale into levelling up the creative sector, putting money into independent production and creative skills in priority parts of the country - delivering a creative dividend for all."
The Government source told the PA news agency: "C4 is a great business with a strong brand built around it being creative, innovative and distinctive but a change of ownership will remove its straitjacket, giving C4 the freedom to innovate and grow so it can flourish and thrive long into the future and support the whole of the UK creative industries."
The Government has also argued that a sale could allow the channel, which has limited ability to borrow money or raise private sector capital to invest in new platforms and products and cannot own and sell its own content, to establish its own production house and generate its own intellectual property.
Who owns Channel 4?
Channel 4, which was founded in 1982 to deliver to under-served audiences, is currently owned by the Government. It receives its funding from advertising, not from the taxpayer.
What has happened so far?
Ministers launched a public consultation into a potential change in ownership of the channel last July and Ms Dorries has been working through 60,000 responses to the consultation.
The Government informed the broadcaster of the decision to go ahead with the sale on Monday. It comes after years of clashes between the two sides.
What happens now?
The DCMS said further details will be announced "shortly". Channel 4 chief executive Alex Mahon said "there will now be a long process ahead", writing to staff in an internal email on Monday that it could take 18 months or more for the required legislation to pass through the House of Commons and then Lords.
"During that time, we'll continue to work with DCMS and Government, and with our supporters across the industry to make the arguments to ensure that Channel 4 can continue to deliver its remit," she said.
Plans for the sale will be set out in a White Paper later in April and will be included in a new Media Bill for spring 2023, according to reports.
Bids for the broadcaster are expected to come in next year with a view to complete the sale in early 2024, ahead of the next general election expected at latest in May that year, the Daily Telegraph reported.
How has Channel 4 reacted?
A spokesperson for Channel 4 said it was "disappointed" with the decision, but would "continue to engage" with the Government on the process to "ensure that Channel 4 continues to play its unique part in Britain's creative ecology and national life".
The channel explained that it presented the Government with an alternative to privatisation that would "safeguard its future financial stability" and allow it to do more for the public, creative industries and the economy.
Ms Mahon also said in the internal email to staff that they had proposed a "vision for the next 40 years" which was rooted in "continued public ownership" and "built upon the huge amount of public value this model has delivered to date and the opportunity to deliver so much more in the future".
However, she added that ultimately the ownership of the channel was for the "Government to propose and Parliament to decide" and that her priority now was to "look after all of you and the wonderful Channel 4 spirit".
The broadcaster said that it will continue to engage with the Government during the legislative process and plans to do everything it can to "ensure that Channel 4 continues to play its unique part in Britain's creative ecology and national life".
What have other critics of the move said?
The Thick Of It creator Armando Iannucci tweeted: "They asked for 'a debate'; 90% of submissions in that debate said it was a bad idea. But still they go ahead. Why do they want to make the UK's great TV industry worse? Why? It makes no business, economic or even patriotic sense."
The writer of It's A Sin, Russell T Davies, has previously said privatising Channel 4 would be a "great crime" that would result in programmes like his hit series not being made.
Tory MP Sir Peter Bottomley saying he opposes the privatisation as he feels it is "bad for the diversity of television, bad for viewers and bad for independent producers".
Philippa Childs, the head of the broadcasting, entertainment, communications and theatre union, described the action as a "short-sighted sale of an incredible UK asset".
What have proponents of the sale said?
Baron Grade of Yarmouth, who was the channel's chief executive between 1988 and 1997, has said "the status quo is not an option" and that its current remit is like a "straitjacket" in today's media landscape.
He told the House of Lords Communications and Digital Committee last October: "Channel 4 needs to do what every other free-to-air advertiser-supported business is doing, which is to own its own IP and to be able to gain scale.
"Everything in the Channel 4 constitution presently is against that and therefore it will, in my view, in a very short time really begin to struggle."
Who could buy Channel 4?
Foreign ownership has not been ruled out, as long as the regulator Ofcom's "fit and proper" test for ownership is passed, according to reports.
The Telegraph reported that ITV is understood to be interested, while Discovery has held informal talks and Rupert Murdoch has been linked to a possible takeover. Bids from Sky, Channel 5 owner Paramount, Amazon and Netflix are also possible.
A Government source told the newspaper that ministers "expect a lot of interest in purchasing C4 from a range of serious buyers who want to build on C4's strengths and help unleash its full potential."
How much could it be sold for?
No price tag has been set by the Government yet, but reports suggest the channel could be sold for as much as £1 billion.
Ministers have said they will seek to reinvest the proceeds into the creative industries.
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Her apology follows a social media campaign for an apology, legal pardon and national monument for more than 2,000 people executed between 1563 and the act’s repeal in 1736. This has been led by two new organisations set up in the wake of the #MeToo movement: Remembering the Accused Witches of Scotland (RAWS) and Witches of Scotland.
Witchcraft monuments dot the European countryside. They have been erected at many sites of intense witch-hunting such as Cologne and Bamberg in Germany, and in the French and Spanish Basque Country.
Pardons are more of a novelty. In 2008, the Swiss canton of Glarus pardoned Anna Göldi, whose execution for witchcraft in 1782 was Europe’s last. In January, Catalonia became the first territory to pass a blanket pardon of all its witches, with plans to rename streets in their memory.
Scotland was the epicentre of witch-hunting in the British Isles. Wales and Ireland saw a negligible number of executions, whereas Scotland executed at least 15 times as many witches as England relative to its population.
In 1597, King James VI of Scotland (and later I of England) became the only European monarch to publish a treatise defending the reality of witchcraft. A supposed sect of North Berwick witches had allegedly sought to sink the king’s ship upon his return home from marrying Anne of Denmark.
These 1590 trials witnessed exceptional levels of torture and James interrogated some suspects himself, becoming convinced of the satanic conspiracy when a suspect “declared unto him the verye woordes” which he had exchanged with his new queen on their wedding night.
The king, a proponent of divine right monarchy and a leading claimant to the English throne, was delighted to hear that he was indeed “the Lord’s annointed” and “the greatest enemy the Devil hath in the worlde” and arranged for a pamphlet to be published in London to let his future subjects know.
Scottish historians and institutions have long confronted this bloody history. The 2003 Survey of Scottish Witchcraft, a database which documents all known accused, remains a vital resource. The University of Glasgow has made many texts available online, while the National Galleries organised a deeply impressive exhibition of witchcraft engravings.
Most recently, the National Trust for Scotland published a report on the connections of its properties to the witch-hunts. A BBC Scotland podcast series has also helped raise public awareness.
Given the great strides that have already been made, is a pardon the next step? Pardons have traditionally been reserved for miscarriages of justice where the victims or their immediate descendants were still alive.
What makes the 1692–93 trials in Salem, Massachusetts, unique within the wider history of witch-hunts is the swiftness with which public opinion changed. Within a matter of years, the first survivors had their names cleared and received financial compensation, providing a foundation on which later posthumous pardons were built.
As Sturgeon noted in her speech, Scotland has already offered a general apology and automatic pardon to gay men convicted prior to 2001 under discriminatory laws. The case for a pardon, therefore, can appear straightforward. Witchcraft did not exist. Pardoning long-dead witches will not help them, but if we decide that it will help us as a society we should officially acknowledge the injustice.
The case for witch museums, memorials, even street names is similarly strong. They can foster reflection about the negative impact of our own biases and prejudices on others – especially the vulnerable “other” – in the present.
From a historian’s perspective, the case for an official apology is much more challenging, however. At a time when powerful politicians claim to be the victims of witch-hunts, historians are wary of the ways in which the past can be reclaimed to legitimise present grievances. Comparisons to the Holocaust or other modern acts of genocide are also deeply problematic.
We are also acutely conscious of the danger of official narratives. Nicola Sturgeon’s assertion that Scotland’s witches were killed “in many cases, just because they were women”, unconsciously evokes and rejects the memorable claim by Christina Larner, Scotland’s most famous witchcraft historian, that witches were accused not because they were women, “but because they were witches”. Indeed, one in six were men.
The deep misogyny of the witch-hunts is not in doubt, but the workings of the patriarchy were (and are) complex. It was also by no means the hunt’s only driver: the worsening climate, growing economic inequality and tensions within communities all played important roles.
We may also ask what the first minister was apologising for. If historians have learned anything in the past 50 years, it is that stronger states with greater central oversight such as England, France and Spain saw much lower levels of witch-hunting than weaker ones, like Scotland.
James VI may have approved of witch-hunting, but Edinburgh normally performed a more passive, enabling role, allowing local communities and elites to root out the witches in their midst.
Witchcraft accusations blamed a community’s ills – unexplained deaths, harvest failures, ill feeling – on a single, often vulnerable, individual, absolving the consciences of all those around her. Her confession and death showed that her neighbours had been right to mistreat her “because” she was an evil witch.
We should ask whether representing the witch-hunt as a “state-sanctioned atrocity” risks doing something similar. Early modern communities prosecuted witches collectively. It is facile to claim that only the state, or even only elites, were responsible; there is a potential witch-hunter in all of us. If the purpose of an official apology is to pin blame for the witch-hunt primarily on the Scottish state, then that would be precisely the wrong lesson learned.
Dr Jan Machielsen is a senior lecturer in Early Modern History at Cardiff University
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Georgia is the second state after Florida to pass an election police force bill this year as Republicans continue to falsely claim the 2020 election was rife with voter fraud.
Under SB 441, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation would be able to launch a probe without being called in by another law enforcement agency.
The bill also gives the bureau the authority to subpoena election records with signoff from the state's attorney general.
Currently, state election officials investigate fraud allegations.
The overall bill mostly deals with criminal data processing, an issue which had bipartisan support.
Republican state Rep. James Burchett tacked on the GBI provision to the bill in the final hours of the session, prompting outcries from Democratic supporters of the original bill.
"The rest of this ... good bill. The original jurisdiction piece for GBI -- heartburn for Democrats and a lot of people in the room," said state Rep. Josh McLaurin, a Democrat.
Burchett argued that the GBI provision was an appropriate addition to the bill because it deals with criminal investigations.
"What we're looking for is GBI to investigate conspiracy to commit election fraud, if it is necessary and giving them the investigatory discretion to do so. I think these are germane in subject matter and that's why this bill was picked," said Burchett in explaining the last-minute addition to the bill in a key committee meeting on Monday.
The election police force is one of the few provisions of a much larger omnibus election bill that Republicans had hoped to pass this session.
House Republicans had first started with a 40-page bill that last week was gutted into a two-page bill after local election officials urged lawmakers to reconsider making changes to Georgia's elections procedures just months before November's midterm elections.
Early on Monday morning, House Republicans revived the bill again only to see it not make it to the state Senate floor after outgoing Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan, a Republican, ruled the legislation out of order and the majority of senators backed his decision.
The original legislation included provisions for elaborate chain-of-custody procedures, public inspection of original paper ballots and limits on third-party donations for election administration, among other changes.
This marks the second year in a row that Republicans who control the Georgia legislature have proposed sweeping changes to the state's election code following President Joe Biden's narrow 2020 victory.
The bill now goes to Republican Gov. Brian Kemp's desk for his approval. He has 40 days to sign the legislation or veto it.
Voting rights advocates are calling on Kemp -- who is facing a primary challenge from former US Sen. David Perdue, who is backed by former President Donald Trump -- to veto the legislation, which they say will intimidate voters.
"Any Georgia leader who claims to care about protecting our democracy -- and ensuring that all Georgia voters can cast their votes free from intimidation -- must stand with election workers and voting rights advocates by calling on Kemp to veto this legislation," said Cianti Stewart-Reid of Fair Fight Action, a group established by Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams.
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UPDATE: Volunteer Energy Cooperative reports over 1300 power outages in Polk County.
That's 20% of their customers in the county.
Several roads are blocked by power lines from storms today:
- Welcome Valley Rd at Withrow Lane
- Oak Grove Rd near Benton Springs
- Crow Hill at George Bates Rd
- Lightfoot Rd at Stone Rd
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US Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra is set to unveil a new push by the Biden administration Tuesday to accelerate its efforts to prevent, detect and treat long Covid.
Long Covid is associated with a host of lingering symptoms from Covid-19 involving multiple body systems. Estimates of the frequency of long-term symptoms and conditions following an acute Covid-19 infection range from 5% to 80%, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The World Health Organization's estimates range from 10% to 20%.
President Joe Biden is issuing a presidential memorandum Tuesday directing Becerra to "coordinate a new effort across the federal government to develop and issue the first-ever interagency national research action plan on Long Covid."
During Tuesday's Covid-19 response briefing, Becerra will also outline other actions to deliver high-quality care for Americans experiencing long Covid, making services and support available for those individuals and advancing the nation's understanding of long Covid, according to a fact sheet from the White House.
They will include a $20 million investment through the President's fiscal year 2023 budget to "investigate how health care systems can best organize and deliver care for people with long Covid, provide telementoring and expert consultation for primary care practices, and advance the development of multispecialty clinics to provide complex care," the fact sheet said. The effort will expand and strengthen clinics, promote provider education and bolster health insurance coverage for long Covid care.
The administration is also working to raise awareness of long Covid "as a potential cause of disability" and will ensure that people will have access to call centers that can provide information and support.
The National Research Action Plan on Long Covid, which is part of the presidential memorandum, "will advance our understanding of long Covid, foster the development of new treatments and care models, and inform services, support, and interventions for individuals experiencing long Covid." There are provisions to accelerate enrollment in the RECOVER Initiative, a $1.15 billion National Institutes of Health initiative announced last year that will conduct studies and clinical trials, among other efforts.
These moves come as bipartisan negotiators, led by GOP Sen. Mitt Romney of Utah and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York, have reached a deal on additional Covid funding, which would provide $10 billion in aid "paid for by repurposing funds" from the Covid relief package passed last year. The Senate could vote on the package as soon as this week.
The bill includes funding for vaccines and therapeutics, as well as testing capacity and research. But it notably does not include any funding for global Covid response, falling short of the initial $22.5 billion requested by the administration. It also does not replenish the program to test, treat and vaccinate the uninsured.
"We need more for our domestic response: To stay up to date on vaccines, to procure monoclonal antibody treatments and antiviral pills, to provide protection for the immune compromised, and to sustain our testing capacity. And it is a real disappointment that there is no global funding in this bill," White House Covid-19 response coordinator Jeff Zients is expected to say during Tuesday's briefing, according to a copy of his prepared remarks obtained exclusively by CNN.
Without that funding for global Covid aid, Zients will warn, "We won't have resources to help get more shots in arms in countries in need. We will lack funding to provide oxygen and other life-saving supplies. And our global genomic sequencing capabilities will fall off and undermine our ability to detect any emerging variants around the world."
The US has delivered more than 500 million vaccines to 114 countries, per the White House, with 1.2 billion doses pledged to be donated abroad. Officials have warned of the need to help get those shots into arms through additional funding for assistance. It remains unclear whether and when Congress will act to increase aid for these programs.
Zients is also expected to announce Tuesday that the US will become the first country to donate "tens of millions of pediatric Covid-19 vaccines to low- and lower-middle income countries for free."
More than 20 such countries have asked the US for vaccines for children, Zients will say.
"We're ready to answer their call. It's the right thing to do. ... Getting more people vaccinated is one of the best ways to protect people -- here at home and around the world. And today, we're making clear that the US will continue to lead and pioneer the global effort to get both adults and children vaccinated," Zients will say.
In an interview with CNN+ anchor Chris Wallace, Dr. Anthony Fauci said the lack of funding in the bill for global vaccine was a "big" problem.
"I'm really disappointed in that. Because what you said is absolutely correct. When you're dealing with a global pandemic, you have to have a global response. It's folly to think with a global pandemic, you can have a regional response," Fauci told Wallace.
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The Biden administration is planning to extend a pause on federal student loan repayments through August 31, according to an administration official familiar with the matter.
The repayment freeze, which has been in place since the beginning of the pandemic, was scheduled to expire on May 1.
The administration is expected to announce the extension on Wednesday, the official said.
Borrower balances have effectively been frozen for more than two years, with no payments required on most federal student loans since March 2020. During this time, interest has stopped adding up and collections on defaulted debt have been on hold.
Both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have taken actions to extend the pause. Biden had previously moved the payment restart date on three different occasions.
When the Biden administration extended the pause from September 2021 to the end of January 2022, it warned that it would be the final extension. But the President pushed back the date again as Covid-19 cases were on the rise during the winter.
Recently, Biden has been facing pressure from other Democrats and consumer advocate groups to move the date once again due to inflation and ongoing supply chain issues that make everyday items more expensive for households. Dozens of Democratic lawmakers sent a letter to Biden last week urging him to extend the pause until at least the end of the year.
Who benefits
Direct Loans as well as PLUS loans, which are available to graduate school students and parents on behalf of their children, are eligible for the benefit. Some federal loans that are guaranteed by the government but not technically held by it, known as Federal Family Education Loans, or FFEL, did not qualify. Generally, those were disbursed prior to 2010.
The pause on payments is even more significant for those who work in the public sector and may be eligible for federal student loan forgiveness after 10 years. They are still receiving credit toward those 10 years of required payments as if they had continued to make them during the pandemic, as long as they are still working full time for qualifying employers.
A recent analysis from the non-profit Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget found that the pause on interest and payments -- from March 2020 through the previously scheduled end date of May 1, 2022 -- will result in debt relief equivalent to an average of $5,500 per borrower.
The analysis notes this relief is largely due to the halt on interest accumulation and has benefited doctors and lawyers -- who tend to borrow huge amounts of money for their graduate degrees -- the most. The report may underestimate the relief because it doesn't take into account the added benefit that those pursuing Public Service Loan Forgiveness receive from the payment pause.
The pause costs the government roughly $4 billion a month, according to the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget.
Some Democrats push for student loan cancellation
Some key Democratic lawmakers, including Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York and Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts, have been pressuring Biden to broadly cancel up to $50,000 of student loan debt per borrower.
Biden made it clear during the presidential campaign that he supported some federal student debt cancellation. But since taking office, he has resisted pressure to cancel debt on his own with an executive order.
Instead, Biden has urged Congress to pass legislation that cancels $10,000 per borrower. He also suggested that cancellation should exclude high-income borrowers, arguing last year that the government shouldn't forgive debt for people who went to "Harvard and Yale and Penn."
The Biden administration has also expanded existing loan forgiveness programs for borrowers who work in the public sector, those who were defrauded by for-profit colleges and those who are now permanently disabled.
Those efforts have resulted in the cancellation of more than $17 billion in federal student loans, wiping away debt for more than 700,000 borrowers.
Preparing for repayment
The Department of Education has said that borrowers can expect to receive a billing statement or other notice at least 21 days before their payment is due. Those who had set up auto payments may need to notify their loan servicing company they want those to continue.
If federal student loan borrowers can no longer afford their monthly payment once they resume, they may be eligible for an income-driven repayment plan. Under those plans, which are based on income and family size, a monthly payment can be as low as $0 a month.
This story has been updated with additional information.
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The third January 6-related trial began in earnest Tuesday in Washington, DC, with opening statements in the case of Thomas Robertson, an ex-police officer in Virginia who faces six charges for his alleged actions during the attack including violent entry into the US Capitol, obstruction of an official proceeding and tampering with evidence.
During their opening statements, prosecutors cited online posts Robertson allegedly wrote a month before the attack where he called for an "opened armed rebellion."
"The defendant made good on that promise," assistant US attorney Elizabeth Aloi told the jury, saying that Robertson used a large stick to impede officers who were called in as back up during the riot.
Robertson, a former officer for the Rocky Mount Police Department in Rocky Mount, Virginia, was off-duty when he, along with a fellow officer, Jacob Fracker, and Robertson's neighbor went to the Capitol that day, prosecutors say.
Fracker pleaded guilty in March to one count of conspiracy after striking a plea deal with the government, agreeing to cooperate in the case against Robertson. He faces up to five years in jail for his actions that day and is set to testify in the trial.
According to prosecutors, Robertson left his police badge and firearm in his car near a metro stop on January 6, 2021, and instead brought gas masks and a stick. Prosecutors say they will show police body-cam footage of Robertson's use of the stick, allegedly blocking police, during the trial.
In their opening statement, the defense, referring to Robertson as "TJ," said that the stick was simply a walking stick he used because of a limp he suffers after being shot in the right thigh on a deployment in Afghanistan as a private contractor years before.
According to the defense, the stick was "stuck in front of a police officer" who then kicked the stick off him, adding that Robertson was not trying to hurt the officer.
The defense said that Robertson only went into the Capitol to retrieve his "supposed friend" Fracker, who they say had run in ahead of him.
"TJ knew he was not supposed to be there," defense attorney Camille Wagner told the jury. Wagner also said that Robertson should not be judged by what he wrote online because "social media is not reality" and repeated that the "walking stick was just for that, for walking."
After being initially released following his arrest in January 2021, Robertson was re-arrested and held in detention after he allegedly began stockpiling weapons and posting about future political violence on online message boards.
Investigators say they learned he had bought 37 guns on the internet following his initial arrest and found bomb-making material in his home, all in violation of his conditions of release, prosecutors say.
Jury selection
On Monday, Judge Christopher Cooper, along with the defense and prosecution, sifted through a potential pool of 75 jurors, asking them questions about January 6, where they were that day and how they felt about the attack.
"I was driving home on January 6," one potential juror said during individual interviews. "So I saw some of what was happening. Mostly I was just outraged that people would come here" and riot.
Whenever January 6 comes up, "I find myself quite worked up," another juror told the court.
"People obviously have very strong views on January 6," Cooper said Monday, adding that that alone was not a basis for a juror not to serve on the trial. "We are here to assess the innocence or guilt of one person."
Other jurors said they worked at or near the Capitol. One person, a legislative director for a congresswoman, told the court she knew people who were working at the Capitol that day.
"A number of my colleagues have sought counseling" in the wake of January 6, she said, adding, however, that she believed she could judge the case on its own merits.
Three jurors were removed from the pool after telling the judge they couldn't look at Robertson's case objectively.
"I really felt bad about what happened at the Capitol," one man said, adding that he believed anyone who went into the building that day was in the wrong. "It wouldn't be fair to him."
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When former President Barack Obama walked into the White House on Tuesday, it was 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 didn't include any of that ugliness. Instead, he was celebrating one of his signature achievements, the Affordable Care Act, alongside the man who served with him in the building for eight years.
"It feels like the good old days," President Joe Biden said alongside his onetime boss, whose return to the East Room resembled a reunion of his top allies, many of whom are now serving in Biden's Cabinet or in Congress.
"It is good to be back in the White House. It's been a while," Obama said when he began his remarks. "I confess I heard some changes have been made by the current President since I was last here. Apparently Secret Service agents have to wear aviator sunglasses now. The Navy Mess has been replaced by a Baskin-Robbins. And there's a cat running around."
Obama began his speech by addressing his host as "Vice President Biden" before quickly correcting himself. "That was a joke!" he exclaimed, walking over to give Biden a hug. "That was all set up. My President, Joe Biden."
Biden and Obama were announcing 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.
With many of Biden's legislative priorities stalled, Obama on Tuesday seemed to offer a preview of Democrats' midterm message.
"Progress feels way too slow sometimes. Victories are often incomplete," he said, citing the health law as an example of persistence in governing.
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.
"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.
When Obama visited the White House on Tuesday, he joined 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.
"We weren't sure who was supposed to sit where," Biden said during the East Room event afterward.
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.
"Given all the noise and the controversy and the skepticism, it took a while for the American people to understand what we had done, but, lo and behold -- a little later than I'd expected -- a lot of folks, including many who had initially opposed health care reform, came around," Obama said during his remarks Tuesday. "And today, the ACA hasn't just survived, it's pretty darn popular."
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.
This story has been updated with additional developments on Tuesday.
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The Conservative insisted that Nicola Sturgeon’s SNP are “beatable” in the May’s local government elections.
With a month to go to polling day, he made a plea to voters to use the ballot to “get rid of SNP councillors who don’t deliver local action because they’re fixated on their nationalist obsession”.
Stressing the importance of council elections, Mr Ross told people: “The election on May 5 will decide so much of what happens in your community. The future of your streets and your schools is at stake.
“When you’ve been frustrated by overflowing bins and potholes deep enough to stand in – this is your chance to change that.”
The Tory leader continued: “One month from today, across Scotland, you will have the opportunity to remove the SNP from power.
“The prize is there for the taking. The SNP is beatable.”
He added that, in the council by-elections that have taken place since last May’s Holyrood vote, the Tories had been “only a few hundred votes behind” the SNP in seats across Scotland.
Mr Ross told voters: “In councils across the country, this election is a two-horse race.
“We’ve got one month to beat the SNP so we can get all of the focus onto your local priorities. Help us knock the Nats down to size.
"On May 5, the power is in your hands.”
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The top US military officer told lawmakers Tuesday that the world is becoming more unstable and the "potential for significant international conflict is increasing, not decreasing."
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Gen. Mark Milley and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin appeared before the House Armed Services Committee in their first testimony before Congress since Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The two Pentagon leaders said the threats from both Russia and China remain significant, while they defended the US approach to the war and the flow of arms the US is sending to Ukraine.
Milley said that Russia's invasion of Ukraine is "the greatest threat to peace and security of Europe and perhaps the world" in his 42 years serving in the US military, but added it was "heartening" to see the world rally around Ukraine.
"The Russian invasion of Ukraine is threatening to undermine not only European peace and stability but global peace and stability that my parents and a generation of Americans fought so hard to defend," Milley said.
"We are now facing two global powers: China and Russia, each with significant military capabilities both who intend to fundamentally change the rules based current global order," Milley added. "We are entering a world that is becoming more unstable and the potential for significant international conflict is increasing, not decreasing."
Lawmakers in both parties focused at the hearing on the weapons that were being provided to Ukraine, asking whether more could be done as Ukraine has continued to ask for additional capabilities.
"One of the biggest questions we're going to have in this committee is, 'How can we do more?'" House Armed Services Chairman Adam Smith, a Washington state Democrat, said at the top of the hearing. "How can we make sure we're doing absolutely everything we can to help them?"
Rep. Mike Rogers of Alabama, the panel's top Republican, said he would support the US setting up permanent bases in eastern NATO countries like Poland and the Baltics in order to deter Russia. Milley said that he would support establishing permanent bases but added that he thought US forces should rotate through them to create a deterrent without incurring the costs of moving family, establishing schools and other measures required when a permanent US base is established abroad.
"I believe a lot of our European allies, especially those such as in the Baltics or Poland or Romania or elsewhere, they are very, very willing to establish permanent bases," Milley said. "They'll build them, they'll pay for them, etc., for us to cycle through on a rotational basis. So you get the effect of permanent presence of forces, but the actual individual soldiers, sailors, airmen or Marines are not permanently stationed there for 2-3 years."
Austin said that NATO was still discussing how it should bolster its permanent presence in eastern Europe. "If NATO deems that it's appropriate to change its footprint, then certainly we'll be a part of that," Austin said.
Several Republicans asked Milley and Austin whether the US failed in its efforts to deter Russian President Vladimir Putin from attacking Ukraine. Milley responded that he did not think Putin could have been deterred unless US forces had deployed from Ukraine -- a scenario he would have advised against had it been proposed.
"Candidly, short of the commitment of US military forces into Ukraine proper, I'm not sure he was deterrable. This has been a long-term objective of his that goes back years," Milley said. "I think the idea of deterring Putin from invading Ukraine, deterring him by the United States, would have required the commitment of US military forces, and I think that would have risked armed conflict with Russia, which I certainly wouldn't have advised."
Milley noted that sanctions "have a very poor track record of deterring aggression," but said they have succeeded in imposing significant costs to Russia for its aggression.
"The objective of the sanctions is to impose significant costs if he invaded, those significant costs, the sanctions in combination with the export controls, are breaking the back of the Russian economy as we speak," he said.
Austin later added that had the US "put forces into Ukraine to fight Putin, this would be a different story."
"But we made a decision that we weren't going to do that and we made the decision for the right reasons, and I support those decisions," Austin said, adding he did not want to speculate on what Chinese leaders might extrapolate from what's transpired in Ukraine as it related to Taiwan.
Milley defended the US military's policy requiring troops to receive Covid-19 vaccinations in response to several queries from Republicans questioning whether service members should be discharged for refusing to be vaccinated when Army recruiting numbers were down.
Milley noted that service members have to receive numerous vaccinations as part of joining the military, like an Anthrax vaccine, and said that the Covid-19 vaccine contributed to force readiness.
In a heated moment, Austin got into an argument with Rep. Matt Gaetz after the Florida Republican accused the Pentagon of being too focused on "wokeism" and not defense.
Austin charged that Gaetz appeared to be "embarrassed for his country" by questioning the US military's capability, and the two men shouted over one another at several points.
Gaetz charged that the Pentagon "got it wrong" by predicting that Russia would overrun Ukraine within days and that the Taliban would not take control of Afghanistan last year. "You totally blew those calls and maybe we would be better at them if the National Defense University actually worked a little more on strategy and a little less on wokeism," Gaetz said.
"Has it occurred to you that Russia has not overrun Ukraine because of what we've done and what our allies have done?" Austin asked. "Have you ever even thought about that?"
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The poll, undertaken by Survation for the independent election analyst Ballot Box Scotland, interviewed 1,002 Scots aged 16 and over between 24 and 28 March.
It suggests the SNP are on track for securing 44 per cent of all first preference votes in the council elections on May 5, with Labour well behind in second on 23 per cent and the Scottish Conservatives in third on 18 per cent.
In 2017, the SNP won 32 per cent of the vote, with Labour 20 per cent and the Conservatives on 25 per cent.
Only one party has registered above 33 per cent of the total vote share at council elections since the dawn of devolution with Donald Dewar’s Scottish Labour party doing so in 1999 with 36.6 per cent of the vote.
The SNP’s results in 2012 and 2017 were both 32.3 per cent, meaning a 44 per cent vote share would be close to matching record highs of Labour support prior to local government reorganisation in 1995.
In 1995, Tony Blair secured a result of 43.6 per cent which saw 613 councillors elected, though this was before the current Single Transferable Vote system was in place.
The poll indicates first preference support for the Liberal Democrats at six per cent, with the Greens on three per cent, Alex Salmond’s Alba party on one per cent, and independents who won 10 per cent of first preferences in 2017, on just one per cent.
Such a result for the SNP was described as “astonishing” by Allan Faulds, founder of Ballot Box Scotland, who warned the poll likely underestimates support for independent candidates and the Scottish Greens, whilst overstating SNP support.
He said: “If these findings are accurate, the SNP are on track to deliver an astonishing record result in May, and Labour would again become the second largest party at local government level, giving both parties reason to be cheerful.
"On the other hand, the Conservatives, Lib Dems, Greens and Independents would seem to be headed for worse results, and Alba’s support is pretty pitiable. That said, some of these figures are rather eyebrow raising when compared to other electoral evidence.
“It has proven particularly difficult to gauge support for Independents, who’ve collectively received at least 10 per cent of the vote at each of the last three elections, but only 1 per cent in this poll. Similarly, across the most recent batch of 18 local by-elections they contested, the Greens won 7 per cent of the vote and could thus be underestimated.
"Meanwhile polling ahead of 2017 was just as rosy for the SNP but support failed to materialise on the day. Collectively, this suggests there may be a particular challenge in capturing local voting intention via national poll – we’ll find out definitively either way in May."
Combining the total top three preferences, whereby a voter has indicated a preference for at least three parties, the SNP sit on 56 per cent, Labour 52 per cent, Green 37 per cent, Liberal Democrat 31 per cent, Conservative 27 per cent, independents seven per cent, and Alba seven per cent.
Mr Faulds added: “Findings on later preference use nonetheless make for fascinating reading.
"Whilst the SNP and Conservatives have solid first preference support, they were picked relatively rarely for later preferences, whereas the other three Holyrood parties were popular transfer options.
"This perhaps suggests the parties most rigidly defined by the constitution are putting off voters in the middle.”
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Marcin Zawisza, a Polish-born social worker from the capital, said he is worried about Olena Stadnik, 33, who is stuck near the Russian-occupied city of Kherson in southern Ukraine.
The 40-year-old has been a family friend of Ms Stadnik for two decades and applied to the Homes For Ukraine scheme on March 18 to offer her his spare room – but, despite being accepted the following day, he has not heard anything since.
“I can’t focus and I’m constantly checking my emails for any news about my Homes For Ukraine application,” Mr Zawisza said.
“It’s been hard because I have other friends still in Ukraine but my flat is too small to offer it to everyone, so I picked Olena as she is on her own.
“I don’t understand why the Government is taking so long to process everything because all these people are in a desperate situation.
“It’s heartbreaking … I think they should be prioritising people like my friend who are actually still stuck in the middle of a war zone.”
Mr Zawisza said the delay is making it difficult for Ms Stadnik to escape the war as she is concerned about leaving Ukraine without having a place to go.
He added that she was forced to flee the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, after her home was bombed and travelled south, and is now “moving around a lot” in the region near Kherson – a city Russia claimed control over in early March.
“Olena is in one of the worst places in Ukraine and even going to a safer country will be too dangerous because she will be travelling on her own through a war zone,” Mr Zawisza said.
“She’s been thinking about entering Crimea but we will have to see how easy that will be because apparently they are shooting people there.
“We have been discussing how she can escape and the safest route at the moment would be for her to travel into Russia.
“I know it sounds a bit funny but there’s no war in Russia, and then she can fly from Moscow to Istanbul in Turkey, and then to UK.”
Mr Zawisza, who moved to Edinburgh from Poland in 2004, said it has been “heartbreaking” to follow the situation in Ukraine and that he feels “helpless”.
“For Polish people it’s hard because we want to help but we feel quite useless, especially if we are far away like myself,” he said.
“I’ve had to download a special messenger app because some of the social media in Ukraine doesn’t work anymore and I am trying to stay in touch with my friends out there.
“I wanted to travel to Ukraine to help people but financially I just can’t afford it, so I decided to offer my home instead, but the process is just taking too long.”
A spokesman for the Home Office said: “We are moving as quickly as possible to ensure that those fleeing Ukraine can find safety in the UK through the Ukraine Family Scheme and Homes For Ukraine.
“We have streamlined the process so valid passport holders do not have to attend in-person appointments before arriving in the UK, simplified our forms and boosted caseworker numbers, while ensuring vital security checks are carried out.
“We continue to speed up visa processing across both schemes, with almost 30,000 visas issued in the last three weeks alone and thousands more expected to come through these uncapped routes.”
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Research from the CIES Football Observatory has unearthed the ‘100 best performing U21 outfield players from 32 European leagues’.
Gilmour is joined on the list by Aberdeen’s Calvin Ramsay and Celtic's Liel Abada.
There is no place for former Hearts star Aaron Hickey. The 19-year-old has played 28 times for Bologna in Serie A, scoring four goals.
His form has not only earned him Scotland recognition but reported interest from AC Milan, Brentford and Newcastle United.
Each player is given a technical profile from eleven game indicators developed by InStat with eight different game areas: air defence, ground defence, recovery, distribution, take on, chance creation, air attack and shooting.
Gilmour, on loan at Norwich City, places 49th. He is regarded as a playmaker creator with distribution and chance creation taken greater precedence.
Having played just four of the first 11 Premier League matches for the Canaries, he has missed just four of the last 19.
The next on the list is Israeli star Abada, placing 77th. He is viewed as a shooter infiltrator due to his ability to take players on and shooting. He has 14 goals in all competitions for Celtic. In the league he has a combined 15 goals and assists.
Finally, Ramsay comes in at 83rd. The 18-year-old has played 52 per cent of league minutes and has impressed with his attacking thrust. The research has him as an infiltrator creator, due to his proclivity to take players on and create chances.
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With grand rap extravaganzas regularly featuring in award ceremonies and at the top of festival bills, hip-hop performance has come a long way from two turntables and a microphone. Yet, with all its sense of scale and impressive, glinting visuals, Stormzy’s Covid-delayed Heavy Is the Head tour was at its most powerful when he commanded the stage on his own, with some serious sub bass for company.
This handsome show was conceived by the designers responsible for his 2019 Glastonbury headline slot, an acclaimed socio-political spectacle which was a game changer for British rap. The big North American hip-hop acts have long mastered the show-and-tell; now Stormzy is charged with delivering that delicate balance between the personal and the political, the raw roots and the glamorous razzmatazz.
The man himself is humble and charismatic, capable of switching from riotous MC, hopping around the runway into the crowd, to council estate chronicler, all in the name of entertainment. His arena audience were ecstatic, looking like bouncing beacons as they moshed with phones aloft.
So far, so Kanye and Kendrick – rappers who don’t share their stage, and sequester their bands in the bowels of the venue. Stormzy is more of a team player than that but when he did open out his set-up, it wasn’t to a hoodie crew but a full revue band with a mini-gospel choir of six backing singers who ushered in the soul sandwich filling of the set, where mellow vocal melodies and devotional testifying provided the hook for mass sing-alongs.
A crown-shaped lighting rig hovered above the ruler for the gospel-infused Crown; later, Stormzy mounted a see-saw rig representing the scales of justice. These set-pieces were simply but immaculately choreographed in a strong symmetrical display. Stormzy’s message: he comes to bring balance – but also fun in the form of his irrepressible anthems Big For Your Boots and Vossi Bop.
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BOSTON (SHNS) – Ending chronic homelessness in Massachusetts does not depend on discovering some still-unknown strategy, but instead requires amassing the “political will” to shift away from the existing shelter-centered approach, a top expert said Tuesday.
Sam Tsemberis, who helped pioneer a “housing first” model emphasizing subsidies to place people into homes and more accessible social services, told lawmakers that Bay Staters living on the streets is a “solvable problem.”
But in Tsemberis’s view, getting to that goal will require Massachusetts to rethink its use of dormitory-style congregate care shelters and how they interact with social services, particularly for those struggling with substance use disorders.
“Even though there are pockets of housing first all over Massachusetts and all over the country, they are pockets and the predominant model still remains the shelter model,” Tsemberis said during a legislative briefing hosted by the Massachusetts Housing and Shelter Alliance. “People have to get clean and sober, they have to prove they’re participating in treatment, somehow complying with the rules. It’s a compliance model as a way to earn housing or be worthy of housing.”
Tsemberis pointed to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s VA Supportive Housing, or HUD-VASH, program, which combines housing vouchers with VA services for veterans in need. Using that model, Tsemberis said, 83 U.S. cities have “ended veterans’ homelessness.”
He also praised the city of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County for coalescing behind a “housing first” response, featuring a multi-year plan with benchmarks and the resources required to achieve it.
In the most recent count, Tsemberis said, Boston had about 1,400 residents experiencing chronic homelessness, compared to just 17 in Milwaukee in the wake of the city’s strategy shift.
“Is it solvable? Yes. Do we have the vaccine to do it? Yes. What we need is exactly what we’re doing now: we need to build the political will to put together the components that will drive the number down to zero,” Tsemberis, who today leads the Pathways Housing First Institute, said.
The Legislature has recently enacted measures aimed at reducing zoning barriers to housing production, particularly in areas with MBTA service, but legislative leaders have not named housing or homelessness among their priority areas for additional action in the remaining months of the 2021-2022 lawmaking session.
MHSA urged lawmakers to rally in support behind a bill filed by Leominster Rep. Natalie Higgins (H 3959) that it said would take the constellation of congregate, dormitory-style shelters offline over a five-year period and replace it with a new emergency housing program focused on placing those in need into subsidized housing units of their own while keeping them connected to support services.
Higgins said Tuesday that the bill aims to avoid residents getting uprooted or displaced to a new community if they lose their housing and ensure that “no matter where you live, you have safe, affordable and accessible housing.”
The Housing Committee last month favorably reported Higgins’s bill, which is now under review by the Health Care Financing Committee.
Sen. Paul Feeney, a Foxborough Democrat, said during Tuesday’s event that he believes his colleagues need to move past a “carrot-and-stick approach” to intertwined housing and addiction issues.
He criticized the “mindset that we’ve always had that you have to earn your way into housing.”
“We have never seen where a moment of clarity comes when somebody is living on the street or in the woods somewhere or in an alley somewhere,” Feeney said. “But where we do see that moment of clarity that allows sobriety is when people are stable. The more that we allow them to be stable, without destabilizing their environment and kicking them out onto the street, then they have those opportunities to have that moment of clarity.”
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Suspect steals hundreds of dollars worth of products from Bibb vape shop
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking that the public keep an eye out for a suspect who’s wanted for stealing hundreds of dollars worth of products from The Vape Circle, off of Forsyth Road.
According to the release from the BCSO, the burglary took place around 4 a.m. on Saturday, April 2nd. The suspect took about $700 worth of vape products from the store. Anyone with information on the suspect or this incident is urged to call the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, or Macon Regional Crimestoppers.
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MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking that the public keep an eye out for a suspect who’s wanted for stealing hundreds of dollars worth of products from The Vape Circle, off of Forsyth Road.
According to the release from the BCSO, the burglary took place around 4 a.m. on Saturday, April 2nd. The suspect took about $700 worth of vape products from the store. Anyone with information on the suspect or this incident is urged to call the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, or Macon Regional Crimestoppers.
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White House to extend student loan pause through August
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration plans to freeze federal student loan payments through Aug. 31, extending a moratorium that has allowed millions of Americans to postpone payments during the coronavirus pandemic, according to an administration official familiar with the White House’s decision-making.
Student loan payments were scheduled to resume May 1 after being halted since early in the pandemic. But following calls from Democrats in Congress, the White House plans to give borrowers additional time to prepare for payments.
The action applies to more than 43 million Americans who owe a combined $1.6 trillion in student debt held by the federal government, according to the latest data from the Education Department. That includes more than 7 million borrowers who have defaulted on student loans, meaning they are at least 270 days late on payments.
Borrowers will not be asked to make payments until after Aug. 31, and interest rates are expected to remain at 0% during that period.
The extension was first reported Tuesday by Bloomberg.
Democrats on education panels in the House and Senate recently urged President Joe Biden to extend the moratorium through the end of the year, citing continued economic upheaval.
Sen. Patty Murray said more time is needed to help Americans prepare for repayment and to rethink the government’s existing system for repaying student debt.
“It is ruining lives and holding people back,” she said in a statement last month. “Borrowers are struggling with rising costs, struggling to get their feet back under them after public health and economic crises, and struggling with a broken student loan system — and all this is felt especially hard by borrowers of color.”
Murray called on the Biden administration to lift all borrowers out of default to provide a “fresh start” following the pandemic.
The decision is being made amid rising concern that large numbers of Americans would quickly fall behind if payments restarted in May.
In March, the St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank warned that resuming loan payments could place a heavy burden on borrowers who faced financial hardship during the pandemic. It said the impact would be hardest on Black families, who are more likely to rely on student loans to pay for college.
“Serious delinquency rates for student debt could snap back from historic lows to their previous highs in which 10% or more of the debt was past due,” the bank said.
The Trump administration initially gave Americans the option to suspend loan payments in March 2020, and Congress made it automatic soon after. The pause was extended twice by the Trump administration and twice more under Biden.
It remains in question whether Biden will pursue widespread debt forgiveness to reduce the nation’s student debt. Some Democrats in Congress have pressed Biden to use executive action to cancel $50,000 for all student loan borrowers, saying it would jumpstart the economy and help Black Americans who on average face higher levels of student debt.
Last year, Biden asked the Education and Justice departments to review the legality of widespread debt cancellation, but no decision has been announced. Biden previously said he supports canceling up to $10,000, but he argued it should be done through congressional action.
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White House to extend student loan pause through August
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration plans to freeze federal student loan payments through Aug. 31, extending a moratorium that has allowed millions of Americans to postpone payments during the coronavirus pandemic, according to an administration official familiar with the White House’s decision-making.
Student loan payments were scheduled to resume May 1 after being halted since early in the pandemic. But following calls from Democrats in Congress, the White House plans to give borrowers additional time to prepare for payments.
The action applies to more than 43 million Americans who owe a combined $1.6 trillion in student debt held by the federal government, according to the latest data from the Education Department. That includes more than 7 million borrowers who have defaulted on student loans, meaning they are at least 270 days late on payments.
Borrowers will not be asked to make payments until after Aug. 31, and interest rates are expected to remain at 0% during that period.
The extension was first reported Tuesday by Bloomberg.
Democrats on education panels in the House and Senate recently urged President Joe Biden to extend the moratorium through the end of the year, citing continued economic upheaval.
Sen. Patty Murray said more time is needed to help Americans prepare for repayment and to rethink the government’s existing system for repaying student debt.
“It is ruining lives and holding people back,” she said in a statement last month. “Borrowers are struggling with rising costs, struggling to get their feet back under them after public health and economic crises, and struggling with a broken student loan system — and all this is felt especially hard by borrowers of color.”
Murray called on the Biden administration to lift all borrowers out of default to provide a “fresh start” following the pandemic.
The decision is being made amid rising concern that large numbers of Americans would quickly fall behind if payments restarted in May.
In March, the St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank warned that resuming loan payments could place a heavy burden on borrowers who faced financial hardship during the pandemic. It said the impact would be hardest on Black families, who are more likely to rely on student loans to pay for college.
“Serious delinquency rates for student debt could snap back from historic lows to their previous highs in which 10% or more of the debt was past due,” the bank said.
The Trump administration initially gave Americans the option to suspend loan payments in March 2020, and Congress made it automatic soon after. The pause was extended twice by the Trump administration and twice more under Biden.
It remains in question whether Biden will pursue widespread debt forgiveness to reduce the nation’s student debt. Some Democrats in Congress have pressed Biden to use executive action to cancel $50,000 for all student loan borrowers, saying it would jumpstart the economy and help Black Americans who on average face higher levels of student debt.
Last year, Biden asked the Education and Justice departments to review the legality of widespread debt cancellation, but no decision has been announced. Biden previously said he supports canceling up to $10,000, but he argued it should be done through congressional action.
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After an entire day off, the NBA returns Tuesday with a 12-game slate, and Munaf Manji of The Action Network is here to give his best bets.
The first tilt interesting Manji on Tuesday’s board is the Brooklyn Nets vs. the Houston Rockets, which arrives in Brooklyn as 17.5-point underdogs.
For Manji, he believes this spread is far too high and that there’s some value on Houston, which covered this number in the first head-to-head.
Rockets vs. Nets odds
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Spread: Rockets +17.5 vs. Nets -17.5
Moneyline: Rockets +1000 vs. Nets -2000
Total: Over 244.5 | Under 244.5
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Rockets vs. Nets prediction
“The Nets are a league-worst 8-29-1 against the spread at home and a league-worst 4-24-1 as a home favorite,” Manji explains.
Further, the Rockets are 4-2 against the number in its last six outings. Given there’s added incentive for the visitors to play well – it owns Brooklyn’s first-round pick this year – Manji expects Houston to continue a positive ATS run and cover this sizable +17.5 spread.
76ers vs. Pacers odds
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Spread: 76ers -11.5 vs. Pacers +11.5
Moneyline: 76ers -700 vs. Pacers +500
Total: Over 234.5 | Under 234.5
76ers vs. Pacers predictions
As for his second-best bet of the evening, Manji is looking to an Eastern Conference matchup between the Indiana Pacers and Philadelphia 76ers. But, he’s choosing to stay away from the sides and look instead to the 76ers’ team total – Over 122.
Although it’s a high number, Manji’s confidence stems from the fact Indiana’s defense has been non-existent of late. Across its last five games, Indiana ranks last in all of the following categories: opponent field goals made, opponent field goal percentage, opponent three-point percentage, and defensive rating.
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Across that same span, the Pacers are allowing a league-worst 127 points/game and have allowed at least 120 points in six of the last seven. As a result, Manji expects a strong performance from Philadelphia’s offense as it clears 122 points.
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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA’s dress rehearsal for its mega moon rocket is off until at least this weekend because of a pair of technical problems that kept stalling a fueling test.
Launch managers tried twice — once Sunday and again Monday — to load nearly 1 million gallons of fuel into the 322-foot rocket known as Space Launch System, or SLS. Balky fans at the launch pad thwarted the first effort, while a stuck valve halted the second attempt.
The countdown test is the last major milestone before the rocket’s long-awaited launch debut. The Orion crew capsule atop the rocket will be hurled to the moon in a passenger-less test flight, looping around but not landing before returning to Earth. NASA is targeting June, depending on how the demo goes.
“We didn’t get through everything we wanted, but certainly learned a great deal that we’ll take into our next attempt,” said NASA’s Jim Free, who’s in charge of exploration systems development.
Speaking Tuesday at the Space Foundation’s annual conference in Colorado Springs, Free said the launch team will wait until SpaceX launches four private passengers to the International Space Station before taking another crack at the fueling test. Liftoff is scheduled for Friday from Kennedy Space Center, barely a mile from the pad holding the SLS rocket.
The dress rehearsal began Friday and should have lasted just two days. A severe thunderstorm resulted in four lightning strikes at the pad Saturday, but officials did not believe that caused any of the technical problems.
After this first moonshot in NASA’s Artemis program, NASA will send a crew around the moon in 2024 and then attempt the first lunar landing by astronauts in 2025 or so. Astronauts last walked on the moon in 1972 during NASA’s Apollo program.
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WASHINGTON — The Biden administration plans to freeze federal student loan payments through Aug. 31, extending a moratorium that has allowed millions of Americans to postpone payments during the coronavirus pandemic, according to an administration official familiar with the White House’s decision-making.
Student loan payments were scheduled to resume May 1 after being halted since early in the pandemic. But following calls from Democrats in Congress, the White House plans to give borrowers additional time to prepare for payments.
The action applies to more than 43 million Americans who owe a combined $1.6 trillion in student debt held by the federal government, according to the latest data from the Education Department. That includes more than 7 million borrowers who have defaulted on student loans, meaning they are at least 270 days late on payments.
Borrowers will not be asked to make payments until after Aug. 31, and interest rates are expected to remain at 0% during that period.
The extension was first reported Tuesday by Bloomberg.
Democrats on education panels in the House and Senate recently urged President Joe Biden to extend the moratorium through the end of the year, citing continued economic upheaval.
Sen. Patty Murray said more time is needed to help Americans prepare for repayment and to rethink the government’s existing system for repaying student debt.
“It is ruining lives and holding people back,” she said in a statement last month. “Borrowers are struggling with rising costs, struggling to get their feet back under them after public health and economic crises, and struggling with a broken student loan system — and all this is felt especially hard by borrowers of color.”
Murray called on the Biden administration to lift all borrowers out of default to provide a “fresh start” following the pandemic.
The decision is being made amid rising concern that large numbers of Americans would quickly fall behind if payments restarted in May.
In March, the St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank warned that resuming loan payments could place a heavy burden on borrowers who faced financial hardship during the pandemic. It said the impact would be hardest on Black families, who are more likely to rely on student loans to pay for college.
“Serious delinquency rates for student debt could snap back from historic lows to their previous highs in which 10% or more of the debt was past due,” the bank said.
The Trump administration initially gave Americans the option to suspend loan payments in March 2020, and Congress made it automatic soon after. The pause was extended twice by the Trump administration and twice more under Biden.
It remains in question whether Biden will pursue widespread debt forgiveness to reduce the nation’s student debt. Some Democrats in Congress have pressed Biden to use executive action to cancel $50,000 for all student loan borrowers, saying it would jumpstart the economy and help Black Americans who on average face higher levels of student debt.
Last year, Biden asked the Education and Justice departments to review the legality of widespread debt cancellation, but no decision has been announced. Biden previously said he supports canceling up to $10,000, but he argued it should be done through congressional action.
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Companies like Grubhub are driving more business to restaurants during the pandemic.
The companies are also taking a bite out of restaurant bottom lines.
Now, several lawsuits are in motion that could lead to improved transparency for food delivery apps.
In the most recent case, filed in March, D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine accused Grubhub of luring "customers into the ordering process with an artificially low" delivery fee before charging several more fees at checkout.
The lawsuit also claimed Grubhub listed restaurants without permission.
"The menu items, prices, and hours for Non-Partner restaurants listed on Grubhub may be out-of-date or incorrect," wrote the plaintiffs in the lawsuit. "Also, because Non-Partner Restaurants were not necessarily working cooperatively with Grubhub ... there is a much greater likelihood that orders would take longer to fill, would be filled incorrectly, would be delivered cold, or would eventually be cancelled altogether."
"Attorney General Racine has been pretty active in pursuing lawsuits when he feels that consumers are being duped," said Chip Magid, the head of the D.C. office of Dorsey & Whitney. "As alleged, it fits the pattern of the kind of case that he would pursue, where companies are allegedly deceiving the public."
In its response, a Grubhub spokesperson said the company is "disappointed" about the lawsuit.
"We work hard to support D.C. restaurants and diners," the spokesperson said, "and we continually review and enhance our operations to better serve them."
The company said it's already corrected many of the issues listed in the complaint.
Grubhub stopped listing non-partner restaurants in D.C., and claimed to list its fees more clearly.
Magid said the D.C. attorney general may be trying to set a blueprint for other states to follow.
"If the attorney general's office prevails," Magid said, "then I think it's going to set in motion a lot of copycat cases against others in the intermediary industry, like Grubhub, as well as those in the travel and leisure industry, and others who could be accused of doing something similar."
These lawsuits are working their way through the court system slowly.
In the meantime, Grubhub and its rivals are still listing non-partner restaurants in cities where the practice has not been banned.
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As cruise ships return to Canadian shores after a 2-year pause in operations, the environmental impact that cruise ships have on the environment is back under discussion. As it is a concern, the Canadian government has implemented a series of environmental measures that cruise ships must adhere to.
The new measures will exceed those in place through international guidelines such as The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, MARPOL. The measures have been co-designed by the Canadian government and the cruise industry and involve treating and disposing of grey and black water.
New Environmental Measures For Cruise Ships In Canada
While cruise ships have come under much criticism in the last decade relating to the environment, nearly all cruise ships operational today comply with strict measures implemented by the International Maritime Organization.
Nonetheless, Canada has designed a stricter and more comprehensive set of measures designed to protect Canada’s shores. The measures will support the work underway to conserve 25 percent of Canada’s oceans by 2025 and 30 percent by 2030.
The Government of Canada plans to make these changes permanent through regulations and said it appreciates the cruise ship industry’s willingness to pursue these measures. The measures follow the public health framework to restart cruise ship activity in Canadian waters safely, announced on March 7.
Omar Alghabra, Minister of Transport: “Cruise ships are an important part of our economy and tourism sector, and as Canada prepares to welcome them back to our waters this month, we are committed to working with our industry partners to implement these new measures to ensure their return is safer and cleaner for our environment.”
The new requirements are as follows:
- Prohibiting the discharge of greywater and treated blackwater within three nautical miles from shore where geographically possible;
- Treating greywater together with blackwater before it is discharged between three and twelve nautical miles from shore to the greatest extent possible;
- Strengthening the treatment of blackwater between three and twelve nautical miles from shore using an approved treatment device; and
- Reporting to Transport Canada compliance with these measures related to discharges made within Canadian waters.
Joyce Murray, the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans, and the Canadian Coast Guard, said: “The protection of our oceans and their ecosystems is a top priority for our government. With these new measures to address cruise ship pollution, this important part of our tourism sector can now chart a cleaner course through Canada’s spectacular coastal waters.”
While they may seem strict, the new measures will likely not worry new cruise ships too much. The newer ships have waste treatment plants that far exceed current regulations, where there often is no need anymore to discharge anything at sea.
What Are The MARPOL Rules?
The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships has been designed to minimize ships’ effects on the environment. It prohibits any discharge of sewage water near shore.
Greywater is the drainage from sinks, laundry machines, bathtubs, shower stalls, or dishwashers. While greywater has some bacteria, it is usually safe to discharge at sea if treated. Blackwater is defined as the wastewater from bathrooms and toilets, which contains human waste and is unsafe.
MARPOL states that sewage can be discharged into the sea after it is treated, and the distance of the ship is four nautical miles from the nearest land.
If sewage is not treated, this can be discharged 12 nautical miles away from the nearest land. The discharged sewage should not produce any visible floating solids, nor should it cause any discoloration of the surrounding water.
The new measures are aligned with the regulations set out in MARPOL, and cruise ship operators will be required to make periodic reports to the authorities. These reports will be made public, and support a future regulatory approach to controlling the discharge of greywater and blackwater in Canadian waters.
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Carnival Cruise Line is preparing for the biggest ship deployment the company has ever had in Alaska. For the 2022 season, there will be three Fun Ships sailing into the Last Frontier, offering guests amazing opportunities to explore this bucket-list destination.
49 Alaska Departures on 3 Fun Ships
Three amazing Fun Ships will be sailing Alaskan itineraries this summer, for a total of 49 departures from two convenient home ports – San Francisco, California and Seattle, Washington.
Carnival Miracle will offer a total of eleven 10-day roundtrip itineraries from San Francisco beginning April 28, with visits to amazing ports such as Sitka, Icy Strait Point, Ketchikan, Skagway, and Juneau, as well as Victoria, British Columbia. Along the way, guests will enjoy multiple days at sea, including one day sailing through the scenic Tracy Arm Fjord.
The exact itineraries and ports visited will depend on the sailing date, and are always subject to change.
Carnival Spirit and Carnival Splendor will both sail from Seattle, Washington. Carnival Spirit will offer 6-, 7-, and 8-day itineraries beginning May 3, while Carnival Splendor will offer 7-day sailings, with one special 8-day sailing for its first departure on May 2. Both ships will visit the same ports as Carnival Miracle, though the itineraries, dates, and days at sea vary.
“Our expanded program will bring approximately more than 100,000 guests on unforgettable cruise vacations to Alaska this summer from both Seattle and San Francisco with three great ships,” said Christine Duffy, Carnival Cruise Line president, in a press release. “Our three-ship deployment also provides a highly anticipated boost for the economies of these awe-inspiring Alaska ports.”
Carnival Miracle and Carnival Spirit are both Spirit-class ships, weighing in at 88,500 gross tons and each with a double guest occupancy of 2,124 and 930 crew members aboard.
Carnival Splendor is a larger, Concordia-class ship (also called Splendor-class in the Fun Ship fleet) at 113,300 gross tons and able to host 3,012 passengers and 1,150 crew members.
Special Savings Offered
To celebrate these amazing Alaska offerings and Carnival’s biggest season ever in the 49th state, the cruise line is offering limited time savings for guests eager to sail north.
This special bonus sale includes early saver rates and up to $100 instant savings per stateroom for sailings booked April 5-8. Additionally, guests may receive up to a $50 onboard credit and 50% reduced deposits per person for all Alaska sailings, making budgeting for these dream vacations even easier.
Read More: How Much Does an Alaska Cruise Cost? – What to Budget
Full Fleet Back in Service
The start of the Alaska sailing season is of special importance to Carnival Cruise Line. As Carnival Splendor sets sail on May 2, 2022, all 23 ships in the Fun Ship fleet will be officially back in service after the global pandemic shutdown.
Carnival Vista was the first Fun Ship to resume guest operations and restart sailing when it set sail from Galveston, Texas, on July 3, 2021. In the 10 months since, the cruise line has phased in the rest of its fleet.
Carnival Miracle was the fourth ship in the fleet to restart, offering Alaska sailings in July 2021, while Carnival Spirit was the 21st ship to restart when it began sailing from Jacksonville, Florida, on March 7, 2022. As Carnival Splendor restarts, the entire fleet will be underway and welcoming passengers back to cruising.
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Royal Caribbean has revealed that Utopia of the Seas will be the name of its sixth Oasis-class cruise ship. It was revealed during the steel cutting ceremony at the Chantiers de L’Atlantique shipyard in St. Nazaire, France.
Utopia of the Seas Name Revealed
Utopia of the Seas will become the name of the sixth Oasis-class cruise ship, as announced during the steel cutting ceremony for the future vessel at the Chantiers de L’Atlantique shipyard in St. Nazaire, France.
Physical construction has now started on the giant mega-ship at the popular shipyard and, once completed, will overtake Wonder of the Seas as the world’s largest cruise ship. The vessel will be over 236,877 gross tons and have over a guest capacity of 5,735 at double occupancy. According to a local report in France, Utopia of the Seas could be as large as 250,000 gross tons.
“This is the twenty-third cruise ship that RCL will be building at our shipyard, and we are especially proud of it,” said Laurent Castaing, General Manager, Chantiers de l’Atlantique, when the agreement was completed in 2019. “The order reflects the confidence our customer puts on us, based on the exceptional quality of our long-term co-operation between the two companies and on our capacity to bring innovative solutions to meet our customer’s expectations.”
Utopia of the Seas is expected to be almost identical to her sister ships in terms of design, but with some added new features which are yet to be revealed. Not much else is known about the future cruise ship, but she is expected to continue tho neighborhood concept.
Sister ship Wonder of the Seas expanded with the new Suite Neighborhood and added some new venues compared to others in the same class.
Read Also: Wonder of the Seas vs. Titanic – A Giant Comparison
“It is such a pleasure to announce the order of another Oasis-class ship,” said Richard D. Fain, Chairman and CEO, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd, during the agreement. “This order is a reflection of the exceptional performance of this vessel class and the extraordinary partnership between Chantiers de l’Atlantique and Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.”
The agreement to build another Oasis-class ship was completed in February 2019, and now the design phase moves into the physical construction of the individual blocks. Each block will eventually come together to make up one entire ship.
There will be some significant milestones during construction, including the keel laying, which marks when all the blocks start to come together. Utopia of the Seas will then be floated out onto the water for the first time, and then finally, the critical sea trials to make sure she is seaworthy.
Utopia of the Seas is scheduled to be completed in 2024. Royal Caribbean has not yet announced where the ship will sail from or released any renderings. Further details will be announced at a later date.
This news comes on the same day that Royal Caribbean celebrated the keel laying of Icon of the Seas at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland. The vessel will be the first in the fleet to be powered by LNG.
There are currently five Oasis-class cruise ships, starting with Oasis of the Seas, which entered service in 2009, Allure of the Seas in 2010, Harmony of the Seas in 2016, Symphony of the Seas in 2018, and most recently, Wonder of the Seas in 2022.
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In one more step closer to pre-pandemic cruising norms, Royal Caribbean International has returned to self-service buffets aboard its ships, with some minor adjustments.
Select cruise ships tested the return to self-service in late March, but the change was implemented fleet-wide for all sailings departing on or after April 2, 2022.
Self-Serve Back at Buffets
The self-serve approach to buffets – where guests handle spoons and tongs to dish up their own servings of food – has long been a mainstay on cruise ships, but was discontinued as part of the strictest health and sanitation protocols during the pandemic.
Instead, crew members were assigned to different serving stations, dishing food to guests’ plates upon request.
Now, self-service is returning, and guests will once again be able to serve their own portions at the popular Windjammer Marketplace buffet and other buffet locations onboard Royal Caribbean ships.
Read More: Cruise Ship Illness: How to Protect Yourself
“On cruises departing on or after April 2, 2022, Royal Caribbean International will bring back self-service dining in guest-favorite venues on board, including the Windjammer Marketplace, Solarium Bistro, and at private destinations,” a Royal Caribbean spokesperson said in a statement provided to Cruise Hive.
Some buffet changes are remaining, however, including single-serving and grab-and-go plates of popular items. This includes foods such as salads, fruit plates, cheese plates, drinks, and desserts.
For these items, crew members will continue to create the single servings and refill the stations so guests will simply select their food without handling servingware.
“Grab-and-go dishes and single serving portions will continue as a permanent offering – they have become popular options, and keeping them is among the top requests from our guests,” the spokesperson said.
Other cruise lines, including Carnival Cruise Line and Disney Cruise Line, have made similar shifts to return to self-service options, though individual ships may still use crew serving stations as needed.
Cleanliness Is a Priority
While the shift to a crew-served buffet operation was implemented to reduce the risk of disease transmission, reverting to self-service does not mean cleanliness standards have been lowered.
Royal Caribbean ships have both instant sanitizer and hand-washing stations at the entrances to the Windjammer Marketplace buffet. Crew members are regularly stationed at the entrances to dispense sanitizer or remind guests to “washy-washy” as they enter the Windjammer.
Hand sanitizer dispensers are also easily found at other food service locations throughout the ship. Furthermore, signage in buffet areas, as well as elsewhere onboard, reminds guests to wash and sanitize their hands frequently, and to maintain appropriate distances to limit crowding.
According to the cruise operation guidelines from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “food and beverage stations may be operated as self-service at the cruise ship operator’s discretion” so long as there are physical guides and signage to prevent crowds, physical distancing is promoted, and hand sanitizer and hand washing stations are available.
Royal Caribbean International opted in to the CDC’s voluntary operational guidelines earlier this year, and the guidelines have continued to be adjusted as necessary as worldwide cases, hospitalizations, and deaths have dropped.
Just days ago, the CDC dropped its advisory against cruise travel altogether, though the operational guidelines remain in effect and cruise ships continue to be color-coded as a means to note the presence of COVID-19 cases.
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(LONDON) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has issued a direct appeal to the Russian people, urging them to seek the truth about a war he called “a stain on the honor of Russia.”
In a video message, Johnson said Russians were being kept in the dark about the invasion of Ukraine because Russian President Vladimir Putin “knows that if you could see what was happening, you would not support his war.”
Johnson said Russian authorities were hiding the truth of “sickening” slayings of civilians and other crimes, which “betray the trust of every Russian mother who proudly waves goodbye to her son as he heads off to join the military.”
He told Russians they only needed an online VPN connection to gain access to independent information from around the world.
Switching from English to Russian, Johnson said: “Your president stands accused of committing war crimes. But I cannot believe he’s acting in your name.”
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(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. and its European allies are set to impose stiff new sanctions, including a ban on new investments in Russia on Wednesday, a U.S. official says, in retaliation for Russia’s “war crimes” in Ukraine.
The official spoke on the condition of anonymity to preview the announcement.
The joint action will include a ban on new investment in Russia, toughened sanctions on its financial institutions and government-owned enterprises, and more sanctions on Russian government officials and their family members.
The official said they would further Russia’s economic, financial and technological “isolation” from the rest of the world as a penalty for its attacks on civilians in Ukraine.
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Jury selection to determine the Parkland shooter's punishment began Monday.
It follows the 2018 incident at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School where 17 died and another 17 were wounded.
The defendant has confessed to the massacre.
The panel of jurors will decide whether the 23-year-old should spend the rest of his life in prison, without the possibility of parole, or face death for his crimes on Feb. 14.
As victims call for justice in court, others continue to push for change at the state Capitol.
Lawmakers were fast to act four years ago, signing SB 7026 into law a few weeks after the tragedy.
Its key provisions included:
- Raising the age to buy firearms from 18 to 21
- Strengthening gun-related mental health restrictions
- Created the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Public Safety Commission to further propose changes to the law.
Parkland father Tony Montalto helped push the measure through after losing his 14-year-old daughter, Gina. He called it a "vital first step" but would like to see lawmakers continue to make improvements going forward.
"The threat and the context of things constantly change," Montalto said. "We're hopeful that there will be some form of school safety bill every year in the Florida Legislature."
Montalto advocated this year for approval of HB 1421 , which both chambers of the Legislature gave unanimous support.
Like its predecessor, the bill contains numerous provisions including:
- Requiring schools have emergency family reunification plans
- Better training for school law enforcement
- Measures to ensure districts comply with safety standards
DeSantis gets the bill next and is likely to sign. It has yet to arrive on his desk.
There is already talk of bills for next year. They could include another attempt to ban "ghost guns." The hard to trace weapons are sold in pieces online and then assembled at home.
Rep. Christine Hunschofsky, D-Coconut Creek, has tried to get approval for the idea in the past. The former Parkland mayor said work to improve safety is never over.
"There are always better ways to do things," she said. "Whether it is providing mental health services, whether it is behavioral health services at the schools, whether it is physical safety. Tthere's so much changing constantly.
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MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — A new bill proposed in the South Carolina legislature would allow health care providers to deny care that would violate their religious beliefs.
The bill, also known as the “Medical Ethics and Diversity Act,” would “authorize medical practitioners, health care institutions, and health care payers not to participate in health care services that violate the practitioner’s or entity’s conscience.”
That includes health systems, clinics, individual providers and insurance companies.
House Bill 4776 passed the House Thursday in a 81-26 vote. Rep. William Bailey (R-Horry County) is a co-sponsor of the bill.
The Human Rights Campaign told News13 the legislation is completely unnecessary.
“That puts patients in a terrible position of not being able to receive the care that they need,” said Sarah Warbelow, legal director for the Human Rights Campaign.
The bill would also protect those same health care providers from civil or criminal liability as well as discrimination, with some exceptions. The law would not override federal laws or regulations that require health care providers to issue emergency medical treatment to all patients.
The bill would allow health care providers to only object to particular services but they may still have to provide other care that doesn’t violate their beliefs to patients. It would allow them to practice their personal right of conscience, which refers to religious, moral or ethical beliefs.
The South Carolina General Assembly said it’s an unalienable right.
“As part of the Hippocratic Oath, something that doctors agree to do no harm and so if you are effectively harming your patients by not providing them the medical care that they need, that’s really a serious problem,” Warbelow said.
Health care services listed in the bill that may go against personal beliefs include exams, giving out medications — such as birth control — psychological therapy or counseling.
“If you’ve got a same-sex couple who comes into a hospital for cancer treatments, you could have a counselor who refuses to engage with them,” Warbelow said.
The bill, as currently written, specifically mentions abortions, stating that a practitioner shouldn’t have to perform an abortion unless the practitioner specifies to their employer in writing that they can perform it. There are three abortion clinics in the state.
“It impacts people who are trying to access a whole host and range of medications at a pharmacy, whether it is birth control pills, medications to prevent HIV, anything that a pharmacist could object to,” Warbelow said.
The bill states that threats to practitioners’ beliefs have become increasingly more common and severe in recent years and says things will only get worse unless something is done to restore conscience to its rightful place.
“The First Amendment protects religious freedom and the rights of moral conscience, but there are always limits,” Warbelow said. “And those limits include when people need medical care and that there is an obligation to provide medical treatment and care that is necessary.”
The bill would not allow practitioners to refuse care to a patient based on race.
The bill currently sits in the Senate Committee on Medical Affairs.
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Which car battery charger is best?
Those who have faced a dead battery know the sinking feeling and ensuing frustration. Now you have to wait for a tow or shell out for a new battery. But common draining events don’t have to ruin your day.
Whether you’re storing your battery long term or need a jump on the side of the road, the right car battery charger gives you just enough juice to get your vehicle rolling. For most at-home and on-the-road applications, the best car battery charger is the TowerTop 2/10/25A 12V Smart Battery Charger.
What to know before you buy a car battery charger
What is a car battery charger
Much like a charger for your phone or computer, a car battery charger is a portable device that can restore power to a depleted car battery. There are numerous kinds of car battery chargers out there, from trickle chargers to jump-starters. Which you choose will depend on your needs, and what type of battery you have in your vehicle.
How car battery chargers work
Car battery chargers are either powered by their own lithium-cell battery, or by AC power through your wall socket. They’re most commonly used on lead-acid batteries but are often also compatible with AGM and GEL batteries.
With a slew of settings to optimize your battery’s longevity and recharge rate, the charger box is your central point of command. From there, a negative and a positive cable with alligator clips extend out, which attach to their respective terminals on your vehicle’s battery to deliver the charge.
Car battery charger vs. trickle charger vs. jump starter
Car battery chargers can seem a little complicated at the start as every different model is technically a charger. Today, most chargers have cross-functionality, further blurring the line between each kind. There are a few important differences, however, that will determine which charger best suits your needs.
- Car battery charger: As the standard charger, these are designed to deliver a moderate amperage to your battery. Depending on your battery’s depletion level, these can be used to recharge your battery in a couple of hours so you can start your car again, or for more long-term maintenance applications
- Trickle charger: Unlike a regular car battery charger, these are made to deliver a low and steady current for long periods of time. Trickle chargers are best used for any vehicle battery you plan on storing for a period greater than two weeks and are most typically used as maintenance chargers over the winter.
- Jump starters: Like jumper cables, jump-start chargers deliver a large blast of juice to your car’s battery so that it can start again in an instant. These are excellent tools to have on hand in your trunk so you never have to wait for a tow or a kind stranger again.
How to use a car battery charger
Before you begin, make sure your car (if you haven’t removed the battery) and your battery charger are switched off. If you’re charging inside your car, start by connecting your positive alligator clip to the positive terminal of your battery. Leave your battery connected. Then, you’ll need to attach the negative clip to sufficient ground. This can be a bare metal part of your car’s chassis or a bolt on the engine block. If you’ve removed your battery, connect each clip to its respective terminal.
Once you’re all hooked up, go ahead and plug in your charger, turn it on, and select the proper settings to begin charging.
What to look for in a quality car battery charger
Amps
Car battery chargers typically have a moderate amperage rating compared to trickle chargers and jump-starters. This is usually in the 10-40 amp range. The higher the amperage, the faster your vehicle’s battery will recharge. If you’re looking to maintain your batteries, opt for a lower amp rating. If you want a charger that can restore batteries quickly or get you off the side of the road, you’ll need 25-40 amps (about two to four hours of charge time for a half-dead battery).
Volts
Voltage describes your vehicle’s battery capacity. You need to make sure that the charger you get has the matching volt rating to your battery. Most cars are six or 12 volts. Trucks and RVs are 12 or 24 volts. If you charge your battery with a higher-rated charger, you’ll risk overcharging and frying the battery. Go lower and you transform your charger into an energy sink that will further deplete the battery.
Functionality
Today, many chargers have multiple functions, allowing you to alternate charging modes depending on your needs. These modes modulate the amp current and monitor your battery’s charge so as to protect its longevity.
For users who need a good maintenance charger, features such as float mode and ambient temperature sensors are crucial for real-time monitoring so as to prevent overcharging. And if you’re working with old batteries, you’ll want a desulfator that can help restore some of your battery’s performance.
How much you can expect to spend on a car battery charger
Depending on the number of features it has, a car battery charger will cost between $30-$120.
Car battery charger FAQ
Do car battery chargers only work on cars?
A. Car battery chargers commonly work on lead-acid, AGM, STD and GEL batteries. This means you can use it for many vehicles on both land and sea, including boats, water scooters, RVs and motorcycles. They also work on machines such as electric-powered lawn mowers.
What causes a car battery to drain?
A. Batteries have a natural discharge rate, usually in the decimals, that causes them to lose voltage over time. When left in your car or vehicle, they are prone to what is called parasitic decay, which is caused by your car’s electrical devices that require about an amp a day to maintain. Lastly, common events such as leaving your lights on overnight, or running your electronics without the engine on for a long period of time can sap a battery of its power.
What are the best car battery chargers to buy?
Top car battery charger
TowerTop 2/10/25A 12V Smart Battery Charger
What you need to know: With three different amp currents, the TowerTop is a solid all-around charger for most vehicles.
What you’ll love: Not only can the TowerTop maintain or quickly charge your battery between its two-, 10- and 25-amp capacity, but its engine start aid feature delivers enough power to jump your car in under 120 seconds. At 12 volts, it’s compatible with most vehicles that have a lead-acid, GEL, AGM or STD battery. Its automatic charging system detects temperature and voltage changes so you never overcharge your battery in float mode.
What you should consider: This battery is not available for six- or 12-volt vehicles.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top car battery charger for the money
What you need to know: With two different volt and amperage ratings, this feature-packed budget charger is a great maintenance tool for any fleet of vehicles or arsenal of home appliances.
What you’ll love: This automated charger is designed to maintain or quickly recharge batteries using a 10-amp stream at 12 volts, or a five-amp stream at 24 volts. Its built-in fan and winter and summer modes adjust for ambient temperature to protect your battery. And the pulse repair function can be used to desulfate your battery.
What you should consider: You can’t use this battery to jump-start your engine or bring back a totally dead battery.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Schumacher SC1281 100-amp 30-amp 6-volt/12-volt Fully Automatic Smart Battery Charger
What you need to know: With its rugged design and convenient handle, this charger is perfect for outdoor applications, especially marine batteries.
What you’ll love: Offering both six- and 12-volt compatibility, this fully automatic charger works on common lead-acid batteries and deep-cycle marine batteries. The 100-amp jump-start feature can be used to get your car or SUV running in a pinch. The 30-amp stream makes this an excellent charger for anyone who needs a quick turnaround and isn’t interested in trickle chargers. The alternator tester is an added bonus to help you troubleshoot a car that won’t start.
What you should consider: Some users report overcharging their batteries when using this charger. Be sure to read the manual as there are important precautions and procedures to follow to ensure this doesn’t happen to you.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Which allergy eye drops for kids are best?
Allergies are one of the smallest annoyances that can have a big impact on your happiness. One of the worst places affected is the eyes. The itchiness, the swelling, the red-eye and eye-watering are horrible for an adult but even worse for children.
Help them cut down their misery with Similasan Kids Allergy Eye Relief Drops. It’s specially formulated just for kids, so they can quickly go back to being happy and comfortable again.
What to know before you buy allergy eye drops for kids
Types of allergy eye drops for kids
There are four types of allergy eye drops for kids.
- Antihistamine drops are the most common. They can treat up to moderate symptoms by blocking the body’s ability to produce histamine in response to allergens. They work fast but don’t last and come in prescription and over-the-counter strengths.
- Anti-inflammatory drops soothe nerve endings in the eye. Initial dosing causes a stinging sensation that is unpopular with children. They can take as long as an hour for relief to set in, but they last as long as 12 hours. They can be OTC or prescription strength.
- Mast cell drops are unusual for kids as they’re meant to relieve severe and long-lasting symptoms. They’re available OTC, but you should check with your pediatrician before using them.
- Steroidal drops are rarely offered to children. They’re prescription-only and have potentially severe side effects. They’re only meant for short-term use.
Covered symptoms
Most allergy eye drops, for any age, only cover one or two symptoms rather than all of them. The most common symptoms covered are either itchiness and wateriness or redness. Some formulas are listed as multi-symptom. While they do cover more symptoms, they may not cover all of them with the same efficacy.
Coverage range
Children hate eye drops enough as it is, so you’ll want to prioritize looking for a formula that’s listed as longing for at least six to 12 hours. However, short-term drops may be effective enough for mild cases.
What to look for in quality allergy eye drops for kids
Hydration
If your child’s chief complaint is dryness, look for drops that have hydrating and moisturizing ingredients.
Sensation
It deserves to be said again: children hate eye drops. Some drops have an immediate stinging sensation when applied. You should avoid these drops at all costs if you want to be able to use them more than once in your child’s eyes.
How much you can expect to spend on allergy eye drops for kids
Allergy eye drops for kids are usually a little pricier despite being mostly the same as a standard allergy eye drop. The cheapest options rarely cost less than $10, while others can cost as much as $20-plus.
Allergy eye drops for kids FAQ
Is there a minimum age that kids have to be for safe allergy eye drop usage?
A. Yes. Any given product will have a different age limit, but most are safe for children at least 3 years old. Some rare formulas are safe for children a year younger. If you have a child younger than two or three and think they may need eye allergy relief, you’ll need to visit your pediatrician for a specialized prescription.
How long will a bottle of allergy eye drops for kids last?
A. Allergy eye drops for kids have two expiration dates: a sealed date and an opened date. Sealed dates can go for years before the eye drops expire, but once you open the box and break the dropper’s seal, you only have a few months at best. To extend your open dropper’s lifespan, avoid touching the dropper’s tip, and keep the lid tightly closed when not in use. No matter what, you should toss open eye drops after three months to be safe.
What are the best allergy eye drops for kids to buy?
Top allergy eye drops for kids
Similasan Kids Allergy Eye Relief Drops
What you need to know: This is affordably priced and effective.
What you’ll love: These drops are suitable for kids aged 2 and older, which is a full year younger than most other drops. It covers all the common eye-related allergy symptoms while using only natural ingredients instead of chemicals. Relief takes effect within minutes of application.
What you should consider: These drops expire 30 days after they’ve been opened. Some consumers reported severe allergic reactions to this product. It has no moisturizing properties.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top allergy eye drops for kids for the money
Systane Zaditor Antihistamine Eye Drops, 2 Count
What you need to know: This combo pack covers kids and adults.
What you’ll love: These drops trigger symptom relief quickly and the relief lasts for up to 12 hours. Unlike most allergy drops, these require only a single drop per eye to be effective and the application doesn’t sting. These are suitable for children 3 and older.
What you should consider: Some consumers’ relief length fell well short of the 12-hour claim. They mainly target itchy eyes rather than full symptom relief.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Bausch+Lomb Alaway Children’s Antihistamine Eye Drops
What you need to know: This is another well-priced and effective eye drop.
What you’ll love: These prescription-strength OTC drops target itchy and watery eyes and are suitable for children 3 and older. Relief takes effect within 5 minutes and can last as long as 12 hours. It targets allergy sources such as pollen, ragweed and animal hair.
What you should consider: It’s a little on the pricey side and only contains .17 fluid ounces of product. If these drops get into the sinus cavity they can cause nosebleeds.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Which farmhouse wall art is best?
Farmhouse is a popular design style that appeals to many people. Decorations in this category have a soft aesthetic that can’t help but make you feel warm and cozy. The best way to decorate your home in this style is to display farmhouse wall art.
The Laurel Foundry Modern Farmhouse White Flower Jars by Portfolio Dogwood – Graphic Art on Canvas is a perfect example. It showcases floral bouquets in a calming color scheme.
What to know before you buy farmhouse wall art
Materials and focus
It’s crucial to find the right kind of accent materials to make your farmhouse decor shine. Most people use a combination of wood and metal, but in softer details than you may see in an industrial style. These materials often look mildly distressed, replicating the look of a well-loved antique.
The farmhouse design style falls into a more traditional category, grounded in simplicity and organic materials. Farmhouse wall art will focus on that classic concept of a welcoming home, creating an atmosphere that feels warm, cozy and comfortable.
Complimentary to existing decor
Pick farmhouse wall art that is complementary to the rest of your home’s decor. Since these pieces will likely be some of the most visible in your home, you want them to blend in with the rest of your decorations. Think about any other decor you may have when shopping for wall art, such as flower vases and area rugs.
The subject of the art
Most farmhouse wall art focuses on either an animal, object or phrase that resonates with the overall farmhouse style. For example, you may want to have a picture of some ducks for your mudroom, or you may want to get a welcome home sign for your entryway. Find subjects that resonate with your values and general home decor. Try to stay within the same color scheme and theme for each room, so your decor doesn’t feel hectic.
What to look for in quality farmhouse wall art
Size
Take wall space into account before you purchase your wall art. Don’t try to cram too much onto a wall if you don’t have enough room. On the other hand, if you have a lot of room, opt for larger pieces. If the artwork is too small, it might look odd in a big space. You can also put together a gallery wall to combine several pieces of farmhouse wall art, which is very popular in the farmhouse decor style.
Colors
Farmhouse decor celebrates neutral colors, such as white, brown, tan and gray. You’ll rarely see bright colors or bold patterns. If there are other colors included, they’re usually a bit diffused and muted.
Paintings, prints or sculptures
If you’re looking for a farmhouse print or painting, chances are you’ll find one set on canvas. Some of these come framed, but this isn’t always the case. Cotton canvas is a high-quality, durable material used in many prints and paintings. You might also want sculpture wall art that captures the organic elements of a farmhouse style. Commonly used materials include glass, metal, wood, ceramic and terra cotta.
How much you can expect to spend on farmhouse wall art
Depending on the brand, size and material, you can find farmhouse wall art pieces ranging from $20-$150. The cost increases from there and can be pretty expensive if you start looking at pieces from more notable artists.
Farmhouse wall art FAQ
How many farmhouse wall art pieces should you display?
A. Remember, the farmhouse design style celebrates simplicity. Don’t go overboard; in general, the less artwork you display, the better. If you have a larger room or wall space, you may be able to display a few pieces of varying sizes on one wall.
Where should you hang farmhouse wall art?
A. You can hang farmhouse wall art in nearly any room. This design style is welcoming and friendly, making it appropriate for the kitchen, the living room and even the bathroom.
What’s the best farmhouse wall art to buy?
Top farmhouse wall art
Laurel Foundry Modern Farmhouse White Flower Jars by Portfolio Dogwood – Graphic Art on Canvas
What you need to know: Bring a feeling of serenity into your home with this print featuring floral bouquets in muted tones.
What you’ll love: This soft, delicate print depicts flower arrangements in three jars that are all contained in a wooden crate. It’s perfect for hanging in the living room or in a bedroom.
What you should consider: Some buyers noticed a few differences between the colors and design of the print online and in-person. Additionally, customers who opted to buy the framed version were disappointed by the cheap quality of the frame.
Where to buy: Sold by Wayfair
Top farmhouse wall art for the money
Primitives by Kathy Rustic-Inspired Wall Shelf, Metal and Wood Wall Art
What you need to know: Made of metal and wood, this piece conveys the rustic charm that’s characteristic of the farmhouse design style.
What you’ll love: This wall art consists of a round metal tub, lightly distressed to achieve a more rustic effect. It has a single wood shelf mounted on the back of the tub. This piece doubles as wall art and a place to display items.
What you should consider: A handful of buyers felt this was too small, and it was difficult to find anything small enough to fit on the shelf.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Gracie Oaks Midwest Windmill by Scott Medwetz ― Wrapped Canvas Print
What you need to know: This moody yet appealing photograph on canvas print will add an artistic touch to your farmhouse decor scheme.
What you’ll love: It depicts a windmill set against an overcast sky, creating an understated sense of beauty. The sepia tones keep the design streamlined while enhancing its impact. It’s also made of canvas, so it’s quite durable.
What you should consider: At least one buyer struggled to coordinate the sepia color scheme with the other decor in their home.
Where to buy: Sold by Wayfair
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Which Wayfair throw pillow is best?
Whether you’re looking to decorate your couch, bed or chairs, throw pillows are an excellent way to add style and even express your personality. They also serve a functional purpose by providing a little extra support when you need it.
For the past 20 years, Wayfair has been a trusted furniture and home goods supplier. They have a wide variety of throw pillows available in numerous sizes, shapes, colors and designs. The best is Willa Arlo Interiors Velvet Pillow Cover With Insert because it’s functional, durable and can liven up any space.
What to know before you buy Wayfair throw pillows
How to utilize throw pillows
Throw pillows may be small, but they can significantly contribute to the design of a space. Some tips and tricks include:
- Use throw pillows of a certain color to highlight but not outshine the dominant color in the room.
- Don’t be afraid to mix and match colors and designs. For example, if designing a living room, try putting a different style throw pillow on each piece of furniture. However, you don’t want to go too far, so try to mix in neutral colors to balance out the visual scheme.
- You can either mix and match shapes and sizes to play with proportion or go for a more symmetrical look.
- Throw pillows don’t need to make a statement. You can use pillows with neutral colors to help create an understated or calming environment.
Size and shape
Most standard throw pillows are either 18 by 18 inches or 20 by 20 inches, but Wayfair offers various size combinations, ranging from 14 to 24 inches.
You can find square, rectangular and round pillows and several novelty shapes that include hearts, shells, flowers and various animals.
Types of throw pillows
The typical throw pillow is square, but Wayfair also sells bigger Euro throw pillows designed to decorate beds, circular bolster pillows, rectangular lumbar pillows, floor pillows and various back and armrests.
What to look for in quality Wayfair throw pillows
Materials
The cover material of Wayfair throw pillows you have to choose from include cotton, velvet, linen, polyester, faux fur, leather, synthetic, silk, wool, satin, acrylic, vinyl and microfiber. It’s important to note that not all material is available in every color, design, shape and size.
Colors
The color you choose for your throw pillows can significantly impact the look and overall feel of the space you’re trying to decorate.
Wayfair sells throw pillows in the following solid colors: blue, white, green, black, orange, red, pink, teal, beige, navy purple and brown. Combinations of gray and silver, ivory and cream and yellow and gold are also available.
Patterns
If solid colors aren’t what you’re looking for, Wayfair offers a series of throw pillows with patterns that include floral, stripped, geometric, ikat, damask, chevron, paisley, plaid, animal print, polka dots, patchwork and some abstract designs.
How much you can expect to spend on Wayfair throw pillows
Throw pillows will vary in price based on size, material, details and embellishments. Wayfair offers pillows that range in pricing from $25-$150.
Wayfair throw pillows FAQ
Should my throw pillows all be the same size?
A. Throw pillows give you the chance to show your personality while adding color and texture to any space, so you can mix and match shapes and sizes as you see fit. If you do purchase pillows of different sizes, it’s best to stage the largest pillows in the back of the couch or bed and put the smaller pillows in the front. This is ideal for both design purposes and optimal comfort.
How do I clean a throw pillow?
A. The materials and fabrics used to create throw pillows can vary, so you always want to review the manufacturer’s recommended cleaning instructions. Always spot test the fabric before using any chemical product to protect the integrity of the pillow. If your pillow has details and embellishments, it is probably best to have it dry cleaned. You want to avoid water when cleaning pillows made from wool, silk, leather or suede.
What are the best Wayfair throw pillows to buy?
Top Wayfair throw pillow
Willa Arlo Interiors Velvet Pillow Cover With Insert
What you need to know: Add luxury and opulence to any space with this round pleated velvet throw pillow.
What you’ll love: This pillow’s rounded shape is both beautiful and functional as it easily serves your needs on a bed, couch, or as a ground floor pillow. The construction is sturdy and all seams have been reinforced to add durability so that it can handle substantial direct weight.
What you should consider: This pillow is spot-clean only, so do not machine wash.
Where to buy: Sold by Wayfair
Top Wayfair throw pillow for the money
Lark Manor Burnestown Square Pillow
What you need to know: This timeless and traditional budget-friendly throw pillow adds color and texture to any space where it’s used.
What you’ll love: This pillow can be either a statement piece or part of a layered collection. Woven with the highest level of construction and durability, this poly-blend throw pillow comes with the insert included.
What you should consider: This pillow is better suited for style because it’s not as soft as other pillows used for comfort.
Where to buy: Sold by Wayfair
Worth checking out
Rosecliff Heights Burlap-Style Stripe Large Lumbar Pillow
What you need to know: This modern and chic statement pillow with lumbar support can look great by itself on any chair or bed.
What you’ll love: This throw pillow comes with the classic rustic blue stripe on a soft and comfortable burlap fabric made with soft weave cotton. This pillow is a cotton blend with serged seams for additional durability, while the hidden zipper allows you to remove the inner cotton potion so the exterior can be laundered.
What you should consider: This pillow is dry-clean only.
Where to buy: Sold by Wayfair
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Which impact wrench is best?
An impact wrench is an invaluable tool for any homeowner. The amount of physical energy and time you save by using one over a manual wrench is impossible to overstate. There are several types and strengths of impact wrenches to choose from. Selecting the appropriate type for you is essential — you don’t want to overpower anything, after all.
The best impact wrench is the Dewalt 20-Volt Max XR Impact Wrench Kit. It has plenty of power, is easy to adjust the speed and has a comfortable grip.
What to know before you buy an impact wrench
Impact wrench types
There are four types of impact wrenches: corded, cordless, air and hydraulic.
- Corded: Corded models are designed for the average homeowner. They don’t have much in the way of features, but they have plenty of power for the average job and are comfortable to use. They need to be plugged into an outlet and the cord can be unwieldy.
- Cordless: Cordless wrenches are essentially just an easier-to-use corded wrench that runs on a rechargeable battery. The batteries rarely last for long, though some models have battery indicators, so you don’t run out of juice mid-job. They usually have more features, such as LED lights for clarity or variable speeds.
- Air: Also known as pneumatic, air impact wrenches use an air compressor rather than a motor. They are usually affordable but high-power models quickly balloon in cost. They need maintenance and a high-pressure hose connected to the compressor to function. They can be difficult to wield comfortably.
- Hydraulic: These are strictly used for industrial purposes due to their extreme power and size.
Grip
There are two grip types: pistol and inline. Pistol grips look exactly as you imagine and usually have more power behind them. Inline grips look like a screwdriver and are best for smaller or difficult-to-reach nuts and bolts.
Anvil
The anvil is the head of an impact wrench. It has a size and a securing mechanism.
- Size: Anvils come in sizes between 1/4 inch and 2 inches. This determines what size socket you can attach to the anvil.
- Security: Anvils use either detent pin or friction ring securing mechanisms. Detent pins have a tighter grip while friction rings can quickly swap between sockets.
What to look for in a quality impact wrench
Battery
The batteries of cordless wrenches have a few qualities to check for.
- Voltage and amp hours: These tell how much power a battery offers and how long it can provide that power, respectively. Bigger equals better.
- Type: Batteries are either nickel-cadmium or lithium-ion. While NiCd batteries are more affordable, their performance ability decreases as the battery’s power wanes. Li-ion batteries are lighter and last longer, plus they provide equal performance at most charge levels. However, they are usually pricey.
Performance
There are three elements of performance: torque, revolutions per minute and impacts per minute.
- Torque: Torque comes in two varieties: fastening and unfastening. Fastening torque is lower to prevent overtightening and damage. Unfastening is its highest torque to unstick even the most stubborn nuts and bolts.
- RPM: The higher an impact wrenches RPM, the faster a job will be completed. It doesn’t affect power.
- IPM: The higher an impact wrenches IPM, the more powerful it is.
How much you can expect to spend on an impact wrench
Corded impact wrenches usually run $75-$150, depending on power. Meanwhile, cordless wrenches usually start around $250 and can cost more than $400. Most wrenches cost between $100-$200.
Impact wrench FAQ
What’s the difference between impact wrenches, impact drivers and torque wrenches?
A. An impact wrench is designed to tighten or loosen nuts, bolts and similar fastenings. An impact driver is effectively a powered screwdriver with more power to offer than the average electric drill. A torque wrench is unlike the impact wrench and driver in that it only tightens, never loosens. It’s set to use a precise amount of torque to tighten things such as cylinder heads and uses a limiter to prevent overtightening past the specified torque.
What’s the difference between a brush motor and a brushless motor?
A. Brushless motors are a more recent evolution of the standard brush motor. They are more efficient thanks to fewer moving parts. They also generate less heat and noise and have no maintenance requirements. However, they are also more expensive. If you infrequently use your impact wrench, a brush motor should be more than enough.
What are the best impact wrenches to buy?
Top impact wrench
DeWalt 20-Volt Max XR Impact Wrench Kit
What you need to know: This pick comes from a well-respected brand.
What you’ll love: It’s cordless with a brushless motor. It has a 1/2-inch anvil with a detent pin. It has 700-foot-pounds max torque and 1,200-foot-pounds max breakaway torque. It weighs 6 pounds. It has multispeed control of 0-400, 1,200 or 1,900 rpm. It has an LED light.
What you should consider: There’s only one battery and you can’t charge and use it simultaneously. It’s among the priciest options. Some consumers had issues with the speed adjustment.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Home Depot
Top impact wrench for the money
Porter-Cable 20-Volt Max Impact Wrench
What you need to know: This budget pick still gets the job done.
What you’ll love: It has a variable-speed trigger, a 1/2-inch hog ring and an LED light. The grip is molded and comfortable. It weighs 6 pounds with a battery. It has up to 330-foot-pounds of torque. It has a maximum speed of 1,650 rpm.
What you should consider: It doesn’t include a battery or charger and not all separately purchased batteries will work with this wrench. Its power may be too low for some jobs.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Kimo 20-Volt Cordless Impact Wrench Kit
What you need to know: This is another solid choice for the budget-conscious individual.
What you’ll love: It’s cordless with a brushless motor. It includes a full set of attachments — seven impact sockets and three extension bars. It has an LED light. It has multispeed control and a battery level display. It has speeds up to 3,000 rpm and torque up to 250 foot-pounds.
What you should consider: This wrench is better suited to residential tasks rather than commercial ones. Some consumers had issues reaching the maximum listed torque.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Which cheap wood chipper is best?
If you’ve ever had to get rid of a lot of yard waste, you know just how much of a hassle it can be. Long branches don’t easily fit in garbage bins, and even when they do, they leave a lot of space that prevents you from filling the bin. The last thing you want is to have a large pile of branches that you have to throw out little by little, week by week.
Wood chippers get rid of that hassle. They cut branches down to a fraction of their original size, which means you get a lot more into a yard waste bin without any wasted space. You can also use the cut-up pieces of wood as decorative mulch for your garden beds.
The biggest barrier to purchasing a wood chipper for most people is the associated cost. You’ll be happy to know, though, that there are plenty of cheap wood chippers that don’t dig too deeply into your wallet. The Sun Joe CJ603E is one such model. It can quickly handle branches up to 1.7 inches in diameter and comes with a collection bag that makes it easy to keep all the waste contained.
What to know before you buy a cheap wood chipper
Gas vs. electric wood chippers
Wood chippers come in both gas and electric models, each offering its own set of pros and cons. If you need the ability to process a lot of branches quickly, gas models are the way to go. They tend to have larger hoppers, produce more cuts per minute and can handle larger diameter branches. The cons are that they are large, heavy, loud and expensive. They also require regular maintenance and release carbon monoxide into the air, which is bad for the environment.
Electric wood chippers are the better choice for most homeowners because they are smaller, more easily portable, more affordable, cleaner and quieter. They also require very little maintenance. They aren’t as powerful as gas models, though, and cannot process as thick of branches. You also can’t use them in locations where you don’t have access to a power outlet.
Safety tips for using a wood chipper
Wood chippers are very useful tools, but they can also be very dangerous if not used with proper care and caution. Before using any wood chipper, carefully read the entire instruction manual to ensure you know how to operate the machine and what to do if you encounter any jams. Always wear safety glasses when using a wood chipper, and it is a good idea also to consider wearing gloves, ear protection and a face shield.
When the chipper is operating, never look down the chute or put your hands anywhere inside of the hopper. It is best to keep kids and pets out of the immediate area since they could potentially hurt themselves or distract you enough that you make a potentially dangerous mistake.
What to look for in a quality cheap wood chipper
Capacity
When considering the capacity of a wood chipper, you need to look at two factors: the hopper size and the maximum diameter of branches it can accept. Most electric wood chippers can accept branches between 1.5 and 2 inches in diameter. Gas models may accept branches up to 3 inches in diameter.
The hopper size determines how many branches you can safely feed into a machine at one time. The larger the hopper is, the quicker you can get through large piles of branches. Like with diameter, gas-powered models tend to have larger hoppers than electric wood chippers.
Reduction ratio
The reduction ratio refers to how small the material will be after passing through your chipper compared to its original size. For example, a 12 to one reduction ratio will reduce yard waste to one-twelfth its original size. The reduction ratio of wood chippers varies greatly from machine to machine and ranges from as low as eight to one up to 20 to one.
Adjustable discharge chute
More commonly found in large gas wood chippers than electric models, an adjustable discharge chute allows you to direct the waste to wherever is most convenient for your purposes.
Collection bag or bin
As with an adjustable discharge chute, an included collection bag or bin, or one that you can purchase, makes for a more convenient clean-up. These either attach directly to or sit just below the discharge chute.
Portability
To get the most efficient use out of your wood chipper, you need the ability to move it to wherever you are, cutting down the majority of the branches. This means portability should be a priority. Various factors should be looked at when considering how easily portable a particular wood chipper is, including the type and size of the wheels, the handles and the overall weight and size of the machine.
How much you can expect to spend on a cheap wood chipper
For a cheap electric wood chipper, you can expect to spend between $100-$300. Gas models are considerably more expensive, with any models costing $500-$750 considered cheap.
Cheap wood chipper FAQ
Do wood chipper blades need to be resharpened?
A. Like all blades, wood chipper blades also get dull from use. Most manufacturers recommend resharpening the blades after every six to eight hours of use. While this might not sound like a lot, the actual cutting process of a wood chipper is very short, so six to eight hours of use is often more than a year or two for the average user.
Why is my wood chipper constantly getting clogged?
A. If your wood chipper is getting clogged often, more than likely, you are trying to feed branches that are too large for it to handle or a lot of wet leaves and green branches.
What’s the best cheap wood chipper to buy?
Top cheap wood chipper
What you need to know: The Sun Joe CJ603E has a high reduction ratio and can handle branches up to 1.7 inches in diameter to make short work of most yard waste.
What you’ll love: It features a reverse mode to easily clear out jams without having to go poking around inside the machine. Also, it comes with a collection bag for mess-free operation.
What you should consider: It doesn’t cut up fresh green leaves.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Home Depot
Top cheap wood chipper for the money
WEN 41121 15-Amp Rolling Electric Wood Chipper and Shredder
What you need to know: The WEN 41121 may not be the most capable model but it comes for a wallet-friendly price and is more than sufficient to handle the needs of the average home user.
What you’ll love: It boasts a compact and lightweight design that is easy to both transport and store. There is an internal safety mechanism that prevents the motor from starting when the hopper is open too.
What you should consider: It cannot be used on branches more than 1.5 inches in diameter.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Home Depot
Worth checking out
GreatCircleUSA Mini Wood Chipper
What you need to know: It isn’t as affordable as electric models, but if you need more power than they offer and the ability to handle thick branches up to 3 inches in diameter, there are few cheaper gas-powered models than this.
What you’ll love: The large hopper and powerful 7HP motor allow you to feed a lot of branches through it quickly. It also features large pneumatic wheels that handle bumpy terrain better than the small plastic ones found on most electric chippers.
What you should consider: The wheelbase could be a bit wider to offer more stability.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Which KitchenAid hand mixer is best?
Mixing ingredients by hand not only takes a lot of time, but it can also be physically fatiguing. You may find that you quickly break a sweat trying to whip your egg whites to stiff peaks or get that perfect consistency on whipped cream. Powered hand mixers take all the hassle and effort out of those jobs, and KitchenAid makes some of the best.
KitchenAid mixers are available at various price points and in both cordless and corded models. They also come in a wide range of stylish colors, including red, tangerine, aqua cream and blue velvet.
One of the best things about hand mixers is how versatile they are, and that is where the KitchenAid Nine-Speed Digital Hand Mixer KHM926OB really shines. As the name says, it boasts nine speeds, and it comes with four types of attachments to handle all kinds of tasks.
WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU BUY A KITCHENAID HAND MIXER
KitchenAid hand mixers vs. KitchenAid stand mixers
Stand mixers and hand mixers are commonly found in home and commercial kitchens. Both are very versatile tools, and there is a lot of overlap between the jobs they can perform. Some notable differences between the two may make one better suited for your personal needs than the other.
Perhaps the two most significant benefits of hand mixers are the lower cost and compact size. KitchenAid stand mixers can easily cost $400-$500, while hand mixers cost less than half of that. This makes them a better choice for those on a budget. Hand mixers are also notably smaller and easier to store, making them ideal for kitchens limited in space.
Stand mixers win in terms of convenience and versatility. In addition to things like mixing dough, beating eggs and blending ingredients, stand mixers can also be used for grinding meat, making ice cream and rolling out pasta, as long as you have the necessary attachments. Stand mixers can also perform many of their tasks autonomously without you having to stand there holding the machine the entire time.
Corded vs. cordless
KitchenAid hand mixers are available in corded and cordless models. Cordless models are easier to maneuver without having to worry about being tethered to a power outlet the entire time or a cord knocking something over on the counter.
The downside to cordless models is that you’ll have to remember to charge them regularly, and there is always a chance they could run out of juice in the middle of cooking. Thankfully, KitchenAid has mitigated this issue by making their cordless hand mixers capable of working while plugging them into charge.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A QUALITY KITCHENAID HAND MIXER
Speeds
KitchenAid mixers have anywhere from three to nine speed settings depending on the model. The more speeds a hand mixer has, the more jobs you can use it for since some delicate tasks may require slower speeds while others are best performed at very fast speeds.
Soft start
Hand mixers with a soft start feature begin slowly and then work up to the set speed. This is very helpful for avoiding unwanted messes since you’ll have better control over the mixer and are less likely to send some of the ingredients flying out of the bowl.
Self-standing design
Though not vital to performance, a self-standing design is a nice-to-have feature. This allows you to set down the mixer to focus on another task without having to lay it on its side with the mixing attachments touching the counter.
Ejection button
Anything that adds convenience when in the kitchen helps to make your job easier, and ejection buttons do just that. They eliminate any potential hassle involved in trying to pull out the mixing attachments. Instead, you push a button, and they pop right off.
Attachments
The number of attachments a hand mixer has dictates its versatility in the kitchen. At the very least, every model will come with egg beaters. It is also common for them to include a whisk. Some less common attachments you may also get with some premium models are dough hooks and a blending rod.
HOW MUCH YOU CAN EXPECT TO SPEND ON A KITCHENAID HAND MIXER
KitchenAid hand mixers cost $50-$200.
KITCHENAID HAND MIXER FAQ
Do KitchenAid hand mixers come with a warranty?
A. KitchenAid hand mixers are backed by a limited one-year warranty covering replacement parts and labor for fixing manufacturer defects.
Are KitchenAid hand mixers difficult to clean?
A. KitchenAid hand mixers are designed to be easy to clean. They have minimal cracks and crevices for food to get stuck in, and the attachments are all dishwasher safe.
WHAT’S THE BEST KITCHENAID HAND MIXER TO BUY?
Top KitchenAid hand mixer
KitchenAid Nine-Speed Digital Hand Mixer KHM926OB
What you need to know: Boasting the most amount of speeds and attachments of any KitchenAid hand mixer, this model is a versatile workhorse suitable for any culinary setting.
What you’ll love: It comes with four attachment types and features a digital display that makes it easy to select your preferred speed setting quickly.
What you should consider: Its high price tag may not be worth the cost for those who don’t expect to use their mixer very often.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top KitchenAid hand mixer for the money
KitchenAid Five-Speed Ultra Power Hand Mixer KHM512ER
What you need to know: This budget-priced model is ideal for those who don’t cook often but want a convenient and reliable mixer when the time comes.
What you’ll love: The power cord can be locked in place to either side of the mixer, allowing both lefties and righties to work comfortably for whichever angle they choose.
What you should consider: It has just five speeds and only comes with a single attachment.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
KitchenAid Cordless Hand Mixer KHMB732BM
What you need to know: This well-designed cordless mixer has seven speeds and a long-lasting battery to get you through all your food prep needs.
What you’ll love: It can be used while charging, so you never have to worry about the battery dying and leaving you unable to complete a task. It also has a slow start feature to reduce the chances of making a mess.
What you should consider: It is heavier than most of KitchenAid’s other hand mixers.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Which dinosaur ride-on toy is best?
What’s more exciting for a kid than dinosaur toys? Dinosaur toys they can ride! There are a lot of ride-on toys for kids, but there’s something special about taking that and pairing it with these popular prehistorical creatures. It encourages highly imaginative play and is sure to thrill any young dinosaur lover.
Take a look at the Power Wheels Jurassic World Dino Racer Ride-On for one of the most efficient and powerful dinosaur ride-on toys.
What to know before you buy a dinosaur ride-on toy
Age range
Ride-on toys with all kinds of features and capabilities are great for children ages 1 to 8. Some of these features are for safety, while others are relevant to a child’s budding skillset. If you’re not sure which toy is right for your child, consider their weight and height. These toys have maximum weight capacities, and your child’s height is important for determining whether they can reach pedals or sit comfortably with the allotted amount of leg room.
Choosing a dinosaur
While the type of dinosaur you select is limited to what stores are selling, the dinosaur you choose can make or break the experience for a child. If you don’t know a kid’s favorite dinosaur, ask. Or, if it’s a surprise, take a look at the dinosaur toys they already own, and see if there’s one dinosaur that pops up more than the rest. The most popular dinosaur options for ride-on toys include the Tyrannosaurus rex, Velociraptor and Triceratops.
Manual or battery-powered
Decide if you want a ride-on toy operated manually or one that’s electronic. Manual ride-on toys move via pedals, feet or a pull-and-push handle operated by an adult. Battery-powered ride-on toys are ridden with the press of a button and can include sounds or lights to add to the experience.
What to look for in a quality dinosaur ride-on toy
Safety precautions
Safety is the primary concern when it comes to toys, especially ride-on toys. The toy should be well-balanced, not wobbly, with even wheels that can be counted on for a smooth ride without causing the toy to fall over. If the toy is motorized, a separate remote control for parents is provided for emergency stopping.
Adjustable features
Having adjustable features is especially useful when it comes to manual toys. If there is a seat or handlebars, it helps to be able to adjust them to your child’s height. This will let you get more out of the toy as your child grows, making it last longer.
Dinosaur-related extras
If the toy is designed to look like a dinosaur, kids will expect it to behave like a dinosaur. If the toy is motorized, this means sounds, looks or movement related to the dinosaur. It should roar or be heavily detailed to resemble a specific species of dinosaur, not just a general reptilian creature.
How much you can expect to spend on a dinosaur ride-on toy
Manual dinosaur ride-on toys cost $25-$100, while battery-powered ones cost $80-$300.
Dinosaur ride-on toy FAQ
Is assembly required?
A. Yes. The difficulty of the assembly depends on the toy, though manual ride-on toys seem to have more extensive assembly instructions than battery-operated ones.
What are they made of?
A. These toys are mostly made of plastic. Some have metal or electronic components.
What’s the best dinosaur ride-on toy to buy?
Top dinosaur ride-on toy
Power Wheels Jurassic World Dino Racer Ride-On
What you need to know: This battery-powered plastic ride-on toy has four wheels and is designed to look like the Velociraptor named Blue from “Jurassic World”. It’s made for children age 3 to 7 with a 65-pound weight capacity.
What you’ll love: The wheels are durable, made for grass and hard ground, with a top speed of 6 mph. The face and body details are great, making it really look like the film character. There’s a speed-lock feature so parents can control how fast it goes. It’s easy to assemble and the battery comes included.
What you should consider: It doesn’t make any sounds.
Where to buy: Sold by Buy Buy Baby
Top dinosaur ride-on toy for the money
Little Tikes T-Rex Cozy Coupe Dinosaur Ride-On Car
What you need to know: This manual plastic ride-on toy has four wheels and a T-rex theme. It’s made for children 18 months to 5 years old, with a weight capacity of 50 pounds.
What you’ll love: It is cute and durable, and it moves smoothly. The front wheels spin 360 degrees and there is a parent push handle for beginners. There’s a steering wheel, and kids use their feet to move it if they aren’t being pushed. There’s a cup holder in the back. No batteries are required.
What you should consider: While there’s an expressive face and T-rex logos, it doesn’t really look like a T-rex. Assembly can be tricky.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
What you need to know: This manual plastic ride-on toy features a T-rex and truck combo so kids can feel like they are being pulled along by the dinosaur. It’s made for children 3 to 5 years old with a weight capacity of 50 pounds.
What you’ll love: The “dinosaur pulling a truck” design, is creative with lots of details and flourishes on both the T-rex and the truck. It can be used inside or outside and the front tires rotate 360 degrees. There’s a push handle in the back for parents and a steering wheel in the truck for kids. It has a trunk for storage.
What you should consider: Kids love it, but assembly is difficult. In some cases, the toy arrived with missing screws.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — Crime Stoppers of the Inland Northwest is offering a cash reward for anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest of the man who police say shot a woman at the Red Top Motel on March 30.
30-year-old Joshua W. Seth is the suspect in the shooting and has not yet been arrested. He is wanted for attempted murder, first-degree assault, drive-by shooting, unlawful possession of a firearm and attempt to allude.
According to Spokane Valley Major Crimes Detectives, Seth should be considered armed and dangerous.
The shooting occurred at approximately 11:45 a.m. on Wednesday, March 30 at the Red Top Motel in Spokane Valley. When police arrived, they discovered two people were shot at and one was hit.
The person who was hit, a woman who has not yet been identified, was taken to the hospital and was last said to be in critical condition. Her current condition is not known.
Detectives shut down Trent Avenue for more than five hours. The busy road became part of the crime scene as investigators set down evidence markers.
Drones overhead helped create a sketch of the violent scene.
Anyone with information or tips regarding the shooting is urged to call the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or go to www.p3tips.com. Your name is not required to leave a tip or receive the cash reward.
This remains an active investigation and additional information is not available at this time.
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The use of popular online dating apps is being pointed to as a contributing factor for the recent increase in diagnosed syphilis cases across North Idaho, as reported by our partners, The Coeur d'Alene Press.
Panhandle Health District Public Information Officer Katherine Hoyer explained that cases have been reported in all five of the counties that PHD monitors- Kootenai, Bonner, Boundary, and Shoshone. What's more concerning is that 81 cases over the last three month across the panhandle have been confirmed, compared to just 40 this same time a year ago.
"We've more than doubled the number of cases in the same time frame and when that happens, we want to alert the public," Hoyer said.
While the age range of infected patients has varied wildly from 20 to 60 years of age, there has been a common theme regarding how it has been spreading.
"Just like with any communicable disease, we'll contact these people that have tested positive to let them know, but also to let them know how they can prevent spreading it to others," Hoyer said. "We also conduct an investigation- we'll talk to them about their partners, ask if we can contact them to make sure they get tested in order to stop the spread of the disease."
During the course of these investigations, PHD has discovered that many of the infected individuals met on popular dating apps.
The Center for Disease Control describes syphilis as a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that can cause serious health problems without treatment. Infection develops in stages (primary, secondary, latent, and tertiary) and each stage can have different signs/symptoms.
While syphilis and STI's in general can spread easily and quickly, Hoyer says that they are also easily preventable.
"We want to encourage those that want to engage in sexual activity to be safe about it- wear a condom and get tested regularly if you're engaging with multiple partners,"she said.
Symptoms of syphilis or HIV that would merit getting tested include:
•Genital or oral lesions, especially painful ulcers
•Unexplained rashes, especially on the palms of the hands or bottoms of the feet
•Difficulty with balance or sudden visual abnormalities
•Numbness in the toes, feet, or legs
•Exposure to syphilis in the past 90 days
PHS clinics are located in Hayden, Kellogg, Sandpoint, St. Maries, and Bonners Ferry. For more information, visit www.panhandlehealthdistrict.org.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. — Tiger Woods says, for now anyway, he's planning to play this week in the Masters.
The five-time champion at Augusta National made the announcement Tuesday morning. He will play nine more practice holes on Wednesday before making a final decision, but will be doing so with the intention of playing Thursday.
“As of right now," Woods said, “I feel like I'm going to play."
There had been plenty of signals in recent days that Woods was on the cusp of deciding it was time to play again. He came to Augusta National for a practice round last week, then returned Sunday — saying he'd be “a game-time decision" — and Monday for more. On Tuesday morning, with bad weather in the forecast, he spent plenty of time in the practice areas.
“It’s great to be back,” Woods said.
Woods played in December at the PNC Challenge, a 36-hole scramble on a flat Florida course where he and his son Charlie finished second to John Daly and his son. Woods was allowed to use a cart in that event, and when those rounds were over he flatly dismissed any notion that his game was tour-ready again.
“I can’t compete against these guys right now, no," Woods said on Dec. 19. “It’s going to take a lot of work to get to where I feel like I can compete at these guys and be at a high level."
About 3-1/2 months later, Woods apparently feels differently. If he plays, he'll be in the Masters for the 24th time; he's finished in the top five 12 times in his previous 23 appearances.
Thursday's opening round would mark the first time Woods competes against the world's best players since Nov. 15, 2020, which was the final round of that year's pandemic-delayed Masters.
He had his fifth back surgery two months later and was still recovering from that on Feb. 23, 2021 when he crashed his SUV over a median on a suburban coastal road in Los Angeles and down the side of a hill.
Woods' injuries from that crash were so severe that doctors considered right leg amputation, before reassembling the limb by placing a rod in the tibia and using screws and pins to stabilize additional injuries in the ankle and foot.
“It's been a tough, tough year ... but here we are," Woods said.
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The 560th Flying Training Squadron celebrates the 48th Annual Freedom Flyer Reunion by giving Freedom Flyers 208 and 209 their final and champagne flights. The flights were followed by a wreath laying ceremony to honor those lost during the Vietnam conflict and a symposium in the Fleenor auditorium for Vietnam POW veterans to share their stories.
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A Member of the 338th Training Squadron freestyle drill team performs during the 81st Training Group drill down on the Levitow Training Support Facility drill pad at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, April 1, 2022. Keesler trains more than 30,000 students each year. While in training, Airmen are given the opportunity to volunteer to learn and execute drill down routines. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)
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Members of the 334th Training Squadron regulation drill team perform during the 81st Training Group drill down on the Levitow Training Support Facility drill pad at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, April 1, 2022. Keesler trains more than 30,000 students each year. While in training, Airmen are given the opportunity to volunteer to learn and execute drill down routines. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)
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U.S. Space Force Lt. Gen. Stephen Whiting, Commander of Space Operations Command (center), and U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Douglas Schiess, Deputy Commanding General, SpOC Operations (left), welcome Royal Australian Air Force Air Vice Marshal Catherine Roberts (right) at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, March 31, 2022. AVM Roberts is the inaugural commander of Australia's Defence Space Command, established on January 18, 2022. (U.S. Space Force photo by Dave Grim. Parts of this image have been obscured for security reasons.)
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DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. – Dover Air Force Base’s Tactics and Leadership Nexus was recently updated to include more hands-on training, as well fulfill more pre-deployment training requirements for Team Dover Airmen.
TALN is a two-day, scenario-based course used to increase readiness and hone tactical and leadership skills. The course, originally set up in August 2020, now includes shoot-move-communicate, unexploded ordnance, land navigation and active shooter drills to enhance readiness and training.
“TALN increases readiness because it gives you the basics of everything you're going to need when you deploy,” said Tech. Sgt. Monique Young, 436th Security Forces Squadron TALN course chief. “The courses you go through, you get the basics of all of them. It helps you form that foundation.”
The updated course, coined ‘TALN 2.0’, is in direct response to Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. C.Q. Brown, Jr’s ‘Accelerate Change or Lose’ strategic approach.
“When [ACoL] came out, we asked, ‘Well, how do we create multi-capable airman?’ ‘How is it our base can create a course for multi-capable airmen?’ And then Talon 2.0 was born,” said Young.
The training also incorporates basic elements from several different Air Force specialty codes, including security forces, explosive ordnance disposal and medical specialties in an effort to build upon the foundation of basic Airmanship.
“[TALN] teaches Airmen how to be Airmen again,” said Young. “We should all know how to fire a weapon correctly. We should all know what the law of war is. We’re rebuilding [those skills] out at TALN.”
During a recent ‘Eagle Reach’ town hall live stream, Chief Master Sgt. Timothy Bayes, 436th Airlift Wing command chief, stressed the importance of establishing confident, prepared Airmen.
“It’s our responsibility to make sure that Airmen of Dover Air Force Base have all the training and equipment they need so that when they get called on tomorrow, they can go do their job. TALN is a big part of that,” said Bayes.
TALN 2.0 is continuously adapting, utilizing feedback received from Airmen who complete the course. Future plans will incorporate a third day of training, including additional weapons familiarization.
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FORT POLK, La. – Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital hosted a pinwheel planting and fellowship April 4 at the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk, Louisiana.
During the event, three dozen purple pinwheels were planted in the ground near the hospital entrance by the Fort Polk Area Home-school Group.
Tiffany Koch, school liaison officer for JRTC and Fort Polk said pinwheels are the national symbol for child abuse prevention because they represent playfulness and joy serving as a physical reminder that all children deserve a great childhood.
Purple pinwheels were chosen because April is also the month of the military child. Koch said purple represents military children of all branches by combining the blue shades associated with the U.S. Air Force, Navy and Coast Guard along with Army green and Marine Corps red.
The event was a first for the hospital and the idea of Abigail Lust, Campbellsville University social work intern with the BJACH behavioral health department.
Lust, a military spouse, said she has two kids who are experiencing unique difficulties early in their lives. She acknowledged that having a deployed parent is something non-military children cannot comprehend.
“As military families we deal with additional stressors that put kids in a higher risk category for abuse,” she said. “As a social work student my natural instinct is service and social justice. I wanted to do something to honor military kids and help prevent child abuse in my current position.”
Lust said hosting a pinwheel planting at BJACH was important because everyone in the hospital has an obligation to prevent child abuse so they are never in the position to use their mandated reporter status.
Trish Sheppard, licensed clinical social worker with the Child, Adolescent and Family behavioral health program at BJACH was the guest speaker for the event.
Sheppard, a military spouse and mother of five, said she understands the unique trials military family members go through and focused her remarks on the resources available to help combat stressors that can lead to child abuse.
“It is not uncommon for a military family member to be separated from their spouses and children for six, nine or 12 months at a time,” she said. “If you are feeling lost, alone or hurting and need help; there are many resources here on Fort Polk to help, no matter how big or small you think the problem is.”
Sheppard discussed parenting, marriage and finance classes available at Army Community Service, the New Parent Support Program and unit chaplains as helpful resources available within the Fort Polk community.
“Every one of the resources I’ve mentioned can provide training and skill that will reduce the likelihood of child abuse and neglect,” she said. “We are not all born with the skills needed to navigate a stressful military environment, let alone the skills for parenting. Kids do not come with a ‘how to book’, so having a supportive community that offers tools, services and guidance is amazing.”
Command Sgt. Maj. Shavonda Devereaux, senior enlisted advisor for BJACH said the event was a huge success.
“Recognizing our children who suffer from child abuse is important,” she said. “This event shows our community that we stand against abuse in all forms and are all-in to end child abuse.”
Devereaux said the pinwheel garden at BJACH will be a reminder to the staff and patients throughout the month of April that the entire military community has a role to play in recognizing the signs of child abuse and neglect as well as the stressors that put parents at risk for committing abuse.
“All of us can do our part to prevent child abuse and neglect,” she said. “If someone you know feels unsafe at home you can and should take action to get them help.”
Editor’s note: To report suspected child abuse contact the Fort Polk Hope Line 337-531-HOPE (4673) or contact the state of Louisiana at 855-4LA KIDS (855-452-5437).
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Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) operates retail pharmacies in the U.S. and internationally. I am bullish on the stock.
For many U.S.-based residents who need to pick up their medications and health-beauty items, Walgreens is their go-to source for these products.
Should WBA stock be your go-to source for value and yield, though? I believe the answer is yes, regardless of your experience level as an investor.
Walgreens is the type of company that rewards its shareholders over the long term. It’s a great company for beginners as well as intermediate and experienced investors to take a stake in.
Plus, WBA stock is trading at a great price now. So, why not learn more about the company and the stock?
Breaking Down the Numbers
Momentum-focused traders might not like the following statistics. They may see WBA stock’s trajectory as a downtrend and avoid the stock because “the trend is your friend.”
Yet, that could be a hasty decision. Instead of shunning Walgreens shares, why not consider a contrarian view? From that lens, you should see the overall picture quite differently.
First of all, Walgreens has a trailing 12-month price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 5.9. That number should whet the appetite of any contrarian investor. It suggests that, compared to Walgreens’ earnings, the share price is quite reasonable.
Next, we can observe that WBA stock is trading very close to its 52-week low of $42.90. Again, momentum-focused traders might see the glass as half-empty here. Yet, you can choose to see the glass as half-full, as a stock trading near its 52-week low can be a real bargain.
A Dividend Darling
So far, you should start to see how Walgreens deserves any investor’s attention. This is a gigantic pharmacy chain that recently beat Wall Street’s second-quarter financial estimates on both the top and bottom lines.
Impressively, Walgreens reported $33.76 billion in sales for the fiscal second quarter. That’s an increase of 2.9% year-over-year – not too shabby.
There’s one more number you need to know, though. Walgreens pays out a forward annual dividend yield of 4.35%. Now, this isn’t necessarily going to make you fabulously wealthy overnight.
However, it’s a nice bonus for folks who buy and hold WBA stock for the long term. There are plenty of mega-cap companies that don’t pay anything close to 4.35%. Walgreens, in contrast, likes to reward its investors, and that’s a great sign for the company and for the stock.
Making Good Comparisons
In the retail business, sometimes you might hear the word “comps.” This term typically refers to same-store comparable sales. It’s an extremely important metric for investors who want to judge the success (or lack thereof) of any retail business.
In terms of this underappreciated metric, Walgreens passes with flying colors. This is significant since sales could be considered the lifeblood of practically any retail enterprise.
Peeking into Walgreens’ U.S.-based data from the second quarter, the company’s comparable sales increased 9.5% on a year-over-year basis. That’s the kind of growth that prospective investors should want to see from Walgreens.
Breaking this down further, Walgreens posted a 7.3% improvement in comparable pharmacy sales and, better yet, a 14.7% increase in comparable retail sales. So, we can see particular strength in the company’s retail segment.
Prescription for a Good Investment
However, don’t assume that Walgreens is lagging when it comes to filling customers’ prescriptions. In fact, comparable-store prescriptions filled increased 4.7% year-over-year during the second quarter.
The company admitted that this figure includes a positive impact of almost 275 basis points from COVID-19 vaccines. This fact might be off-putting to some skeptical investors.
Was the COVID-19 catalyst just a temporary bump for Walgreens’ comparable prescription fulfillment rate? It is true that waves of COVID-19 have risen and fallen, so that’s a factor to consider.
On the other hand, there’s no way to know for sure that people are finished with COVID-19 vaccinations. It’s entirely possible that another round of shots will be recommended. If that happens, Walgreens will undoubtedly benefit as a business.
Wall Street’s Take
Turning to Wall Street, WBA stock comes in as a Hold based on eight unanimous Hold ratings. The average Walgreens price target is $49.50, implying 13.5% upside potential.
The Takeaway
The best way to describe Walgreens as a company is rock-solid. It’s a go-to store for many people in the U.S., and Walgreens continues to generate strong revenue.
In addition, Walgreens is still a place where many people go to get their prescriptions filled and to get their vaccine shots. This includes COVID-19 vaccines, and Walgreens will assuredly be ready to provide these shots if more booster shots are recommended to the public.
Besides, WBA stock looks like a bargain, and there are numbers to show how cheap the company’s shares are right now. Additionally, Walgreens pays out a nice dividend, which income-seeking investors should appreciate. Therefore, I am bullish on WBA stock.
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Not to set any unrealistic expectations, but it may very well be impossible to have a bad time in Vienna. Austria’s capital is easy to adore, with brilliant baroque architecture, cozy coffee shops, and a seemingly endless amount of art and culture.
Vienna was the largest seat of power in the Austro-Hungarian empire, a joint region which dissolved just after World War I. Although the country only became independent in 1955, the capital city has long been an influential hub for creatives, thinkers, and dreamers. It’s the home of famed composers, psychoanalysis, art’s Vienna Secession movement, and incredible architecture.
While Vienna knows how to honor its past, you’ll find plenty of modern-day creatives making their mark as well. With that in mind, it’s easy to plan a trip that blends time-honored spaces with new, exciting culture.
What to Do
Vienna has over 100 museums, so you can find world class art tucked in every corner of the city. You’ll have your pick in the MuseumsQuartier, a hub of cultural institutions ranging from fine art to music, architecture to fashion, and theater to photography. The open space is dotted with places like the Leopold Museum and the Architekturzentrum. It also offers plenty of room to relax, hang out, and ponder which exhibit you’ll visit next. Not far from the MuseumsQuartier, you’ll find Albertina Modern, the city’s newest museum for modern and contemporary art. The building itself has been around since 1868, always as an institution for art. After the city restored the space to its neoclassical glory, it formally opened as a new museum in 2020.
Graphic designers and typeface enthusiasts should make a point to visit the Stadtschrift showroom. Since 2012, this archival space has collected letterforms, signage, and other historic signs of Vienna’s past. If you can’t visit the showroom, you may also encounter one of their wall shows while wandering the streets. Throughout the city, you’ll find building façades with a wide range of lettering, from thin, graceful scripts to thick, ‘70s-style signage.
Walk around the Vienna University of Economics and Business campus and you’ll encounter buildings by an impressive array of global designers. Here, you can spot the work of architects like Zaha Hadid and Hitoshi Abe, which makes it a perfect spot for architecture buffs. The structures’ bright, subdued colors, sharp angles, and gentle curves combine to create an energizing effect.
Don’t forget to put the Museum of Applied Arts, or MAK for short, on your radar. MAK has been in Austria since 1863, and was originally known as the Imperial Royal Austrian Museum of Art and Industry. This institution specializes in arts, crafts, and design, with a roster of exhibits that rotate throughout the year. A permanent exhibit, the MAK Design Lab, is unsurprisingly, a must for design lovers. It uses hundreds of objects to present a thoughtful look at how design has the power to shape our world, enhanced with the MAK Lab App. On your way out, make sure not to miss the well-curated gift shop.
You’ll encounter no shortage of boutiques and local handicraft stores in Vienna. You can purchase fine, locally-made ceramics at feinedinge*, a tableware and home accessory shop. They craft delicate, dainty pieces, with an emphasis on sustainability that includes using nearby suppliers and recycling unfired porcelain. Discover statement pieces you won’t find anywhere else at UNIKATESSEN concept store, featuring new and vintage fashion, furniture, and other unique pieces. You can enjoy relaxed wandering and window-shopping on Neubaugasse, a street in Vienna’s 7th district. This destination is ideal for anyone who’d prefer to avoid big-name stores and purchase local goods instead.
Eat and Drink
Viennese coffee house culture has been an “Intangible Cultural Heritage” since the 17th century, so no trip to the city is truly complete without experiencing it firsthand. If you try to imagine a coffee shop there, Café Sperl is likely just the spot you’re envisioning. This historic cafe from the late 1800s has a well-maintained, warm interior with mouth watering homemade cakes. Adlerhof has a stunning interior, and it’s a prime spot to see Thonet chairs in action. Michael Thonet created these icons of furniture design in 1859, and they have since become synonymous with coffee shop culture. Why view them in a museum when you can sit in one yourself?
Dining options abound in Vienna, and The LaLa stands out for its refreshing, healthy lunch options and insanely stylish space. The rosy, pink restaurant feels a little like a fever dream, and its sleek serif wordmark and meticulously tiled floors make it a chic dining destination. Even if you don’t stop in for a full meal, grab a smoothie to take on-the-go while you sightsee.
The Palmenhaus delivers with a creative menu and gorgeous physical space in one of the four greenhouses at Vienna’s Schönbrunn Palace Park. Here, you can dine amongst lush flora and bask in the natural light filtering through the windows. This 140-year-old structure has gone through a few iterations, and a recent multi-million dollar renovation made it the extravagant, statuesque spot it is today.
TIAN Bistro is the spot for vegetarian haute cuisine, with food that looks like a work of art. The comfortable seating area, wooden tables, and abundant nearby greenery will make you feel like you’ve just sat down on someone’s patio for a meal. The menu won’t steer you wrong, and the highly-recommend multi-course tasting menu provides an innovative take on fresh, local fare.
Vienna stays busy late into the night, so grab a drink at Barfly’s Club. This recently reopened bar is a local legend, and the decor will make your Great Gatsby dreams come true. This glamorous art deco spot is resplendent with leather seats, moody lighting, and green marble. With over 100 pages of cocktails, you’ll certainly want to go for a second round. The iconic Sacher hotel’s Blaue Bar is another spot to indulge in the glitz and glam of the city. The sophisticated spot invites you to enjoy impeccable service and divine decor, like brocade walls and sparkling chandeliers.
Where to Stay
At night, rest your head at Hotel Josefine in Vienna’s creative 6th district. The second you step inside, you will think you’ve just walked into a Wes Anderson film. It features a healthy dose of art deco and surrealist decor, a laid-back lobby, and lovely personal touches throughout the rooms. Enjoy downtime with a retro Roberts radio, or rest against a traditional headboard made from Viennese woven cane.
Check into Hotel Karasinski for a truly one-of-a-kind hotel experience. This tiny Superbude hotel only houses 2-3 people at a time, with unique design and decor by Laura Karasinski. The room features charismatic vintage furniture and personalized welcome note from the designer herself. This intimate experience is as close as you can get to staying in a local’s home, while still having all the benefits of a hotel.
If you want the marriage of luxury and a central location, consider the Park Hyatt Vienna. This century-old building used to be a bank, and the hotel manages to convert a once-stuffy financial space into sheer elegance. This spot is perfect for lounging on particularly exhausting travel days. Enjoy a glamorous day of downtime at the unique Arany Spa, tucked within the bank’s former vault.
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With each passing season, Dawn Staley adds to her status as a legend of college basketball.
On Sunday night, Staley led her South Carolina Gamecocks to a dominant 64-49 victory over Connecticut in the national championship game of the NCAA Women’s Tournament in Minneapolis. Staley joins an exclusive group of head coaches to win at least two national titles.
The most impressive part about the resounding win was that it was a microcosm of South Carolina’s season. After building an early 18-point lead, Staley’s Gamecocks cruised. South Carolina was tabbed as the team to beat in the preseason, and it more than lived up to the hype.
She was an All-American point guard during her playing days at Virginia, reaching three Final Fours and the championship game. She was one of the best guards to ever play in the WNBA.
Staley has coached for more than two decades at Temple and South Carolina, respectively, and has known nothing but success.
She was inducted into the James Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2013 and that was before the South Carolina program skyrocketed into national prominence.
In addition to making South Carolina a perennial power, she was also head coach of the USA Olympic Team that breezed to another gold medal in Japan last summer.
When Staley led the Gamecocks to the NCAA title in 2017, she joined Carolyn Peck as the only African American women to lead their teams to the national title. Peck led Purdue to the championship in 1999. Now, Staley is the only Black woman to have two national championships.
“What I think is important as a Black woman and coach is the way you do it, like the example that you set for other coaches to follow,” Staley said after Sunday’s game.
“I just want to be a great example of how to do things the right way and keep our game in a place where the integrity is intact, because that’s the way we’ll grow.”
A native of Philadelphia, Staley is as tough and competitive as they come, but she is also as upbeat and relatable to the young ladies who come under her tutelage. She’s a great coach and leader of young women.
On a personal note, I have a 3-year old great niece who is the daughter of very tall parents. It remains to be seen whether she will ever pick up a basketball, but it really doesn’t matter. There are so many positive role models that I’m going to let her know about, and Dawn Staley is going to be right at the top of the list.
Brandon Miller wins national title
Former John Burroughs track and field star Brandon Miller added to his list of collegiate accomplishments by being name the Regional Male Athlete of the Year by the United States Track & Cross County Coaches Association.
Miller just concluded a successful indoor season at Texas A&M by winning the NCAA national championship in the 800-meter run. He became the first Aggie athlete to win the national title in that event. Miller’s winning time of 1 minute 47.19 seconds was not only a new school record, but also an American collegiate record.
Miller won a second national title by running a leg on the Aggies’ victorious 4x400-meter relay. He turned in a split of 45.45 seconds while running on the third leg. He also repeated as the Southeastern Conference champion in the 800.
As a freshman, Miller was the SEC champion in the 800 and the national runner-up in the event as the NCAA Outdoor Nationals. He also earned a spot at the USA Olympic Trials in Eugene, Oregon.
Miller graduated from John Burroughs as the state record holder in the 800.
Antwon Hayden to Illinois
A top St. Louis area high school football prospect is headed to the Big Ten Conference. Standout linebacker of Antwon Hayden of Duchesne gave a verbal commitment to the University of Illinois last week.
A 6’3” 220-pound junior linebacker, Hayden helped lead the Flyers to a berth in the IHSA Class 6 state championship game last season. As a junior, Hayden had 78 solo tackles with 39 assists with five quarterback sacks and two fumble recoveries.
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Cats have a natural curiosity that only adds to their endearing charm, but that inquisitive nature can sometimes get felines into trouble. For instance, you might be concerned if you know, or just suspect, that your kitty has been chewing on a bush in your yard or nibbling fresh-cut flowers on your table.
While many plants are totally safe for your feline friend to munch on, it can still make you nervous to see it happen. One of the most common flowers that people have sitting around are roses and, given their welcoming scent and vibrant colors, they can be tempting to pets. But are roses toxic to cats?
Are Roses Toxic to Cats?
All varieties of roses are edible for humans. They can even have health benefits. However, not everything suitable for people is safe for cats to eat.
Thankfully, if you Google, “Are roses toxic to cats?” you should get a resounding “No” in return. It turns out that neither the petals, leaves or stems of traditional roses contain any sort of toxin that is likely to make felines sick. (And, if you have other animals, you might be glad to know roses are not toxic to dogs or horses, either.) But there are plants that have rose in the name that are toxic to cats — more on that below.
However, if you have a fresh bouquet of roses, know that your cat could experience adverse effects from snacking on your flowers. Because while roses are not poisonous to cats, they could still give your kitty some tummy trouble.
What to Do If Your Cat Eats Roses
While most cats that give roses a try quickly discover that the flowers aren’t all that tasty and move on, some felines have been known to eat a little more of the plants than they should.
“They may experience a stomach upset accompanied by vomiting and diarrhea, though not severe,” Dr. Maureen Murithi, veterinary spokesperson for ExcitedCats.com, told Southern Living.
Murithi said it may still warrant a visit to the veterinarian if these symptoms show up after your cat has eaten roses.
How Roses May Still Be Dangerous To Cats
Roses treated with pesticides or other chemicals, such as certain plant foods or fertilizer, could also be harmful to your kitty. And, of course, roses have thorns on the stems, which can easily injure cats either by touch or ingestion.
Check for wounds if you suspect your cat has been munching on your roses. You can treat minor injuries with antibiotic ointment. You should also watch for the following symptoms of toxicity or illness that include drooling, lethargy, seizures, tremors or vomiting.
Murithi recommended contacting your veterinarian immediately if you notice any of these signs or have other concerns.
Flowers With Rose In The Name That Are Toxic to Cats
A few flowers have names similar to roses and actually are toxic to cats. These include:
- Christmas Rose
- Desert Rose
- Moss Rose
- Primrose
- Rosebay
- Rose of Sharon
If your pet should ingest any of these, seek prompt medical treatment.
Lilies Are Very Dangerous For Cats
And while they are not related to roses, another popular flower displayed indoors in the spring is highly toxic to cats — lilies.
“The most dangerous cut flower of all flowers is the lily,” Anita Kelsey, a feline behaviorist and author of “Let’s Talk About Cats,” told Newsweek. “Even a speck of pollen, if it falls on the cat’s fur, can poison it severely if the cat licks it off while grooming. The leaves, the petals are all poisonous. If you are given lilies as a cut flower over Easter, cut off the stamens with the pollen and place the bouquet well out of reach.”
This story originally appeared on Simplemost. Checkout Simplemost for additional stories.
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Sure, people like to say they like Waffle House. But how much?
Adidas has come up with a way for late-night old-school food aficionados to wear their love: a $210 pair of Waffle House shoes.
"Eating at Waffle House is an experience and we wanted to capture that in the creation of this shoe," a press release from the sneaker manufacturer says. "The upper of this unique TOUR360 22 is an off-white “batter-like” colorway, similar to the batter that is constantly filling waffle irons at more than 1,900 Waffle House locations across the U.S. The familiar square shapes inside the waffles, normally the recipients of tasty toppings, are represented and embossed across the premium full-grain leather waterproof upper (one-year warranty) to give it an eye-catching design. Across our signature 3-Stripes, we included a checkered waffle pattern in dark brown as a nod to the legendary waffles being cooked just right. The instantly recognizable yellow sign of Waffle House is also featured on the heel."
Beyond the upper, the shoe features special yellow sockliners with both the adidas and Waffle House logos.
"We also made a transparent outsole that captures that friendly – and sometimes generous – pour of maple syrup underneath our new SPIKEMORE traction system. We’re proud to offer this limited-edition in both men’s and women’s sizing as well," the release states.
Although it’s a limited menu item, you can order the shoe starting Thursday.
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The Lafayette International Center is pleased to announce Vincent Darré, Paris-based interior decorator, is coming to Lafayette on Thursday, April 7, 2022. Darré is a unique phenomenon in the world of 21st century interior design. His career began in fashion and was a personal assistant to Karl Lagerfeld in Paris for many years.
Today, he is globally known for his surrealist interior design which he conceived for hotels and night clubs, such as Le Montana in Paris, Le Serpent à Plume café, the Boutique Villa Noailles, Mon Appartement Parisien, the patio of five-star luxury Hotel Prince de Galles, and the Le Baron nightclub in New York, among others.
Influenced by Dadaism (an art movement that goes against the grain of traditional artistic values) and French artist and writer Jean Cocteau, Darré's furniture designs and interiors effortlessly combine the modernist tradition of the 20th century with older styles, such as the luxurious abundance of Neapolitan Baroque churches.
One critic has claimed Darré's interiors function like "an old Neapolitan chapel inhabited by a psychoanalytical anatomist." Dreams and the imagination of travel are essential ingredients of his humorous and visually intense settings. Darré, the proprietor of the famous Maison Darré interior design firm in Paris, is also known for his performances involving song and dance.
Darré for Mois de la Francophonie events, the annual month-long celebration of French language and culture worldwide. Both events are in English.
Thursday, April 7, Noon
The Petroleum Club of Lafayette
111 Heymann Boulevard
Private luncheon ticket: $50
Visit https://lafayettela.gov/news [lafayettela.gov] to register.
Thursday, April 7, 4 p.m.
Hillard Art Museum
710 East St. Mary Boulevard
Registration Not Required
Both events will feature a presentation by Darré; the second will include a book-signing.
The events are sponsored by the Fondation Louisiane in collaboration with the School of Art, Louisiana State University, and the support of the Alliance Française de Lafayette, the Lafayette International Center, CODOFIL, the Consulate General of France in Louisiana, Ravi Daggula, and John Nickerson House Event Center.
The Lafayette International Center is the International Trade Division of Lafayette Consolidated Government, which seeks to foster business development, mainly through the promotion of exports and the cultural economy.
For more information, call Christophe Pilut at Lafayette International Center at (337)291-5474 or email clpilut@LafayetteLA.gov.
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The Oklahoma House gave final legislative approval on Tuesday to a bill that would make performing an abortion a felony, punishable by up to 10 years in prison.
With little discussion and no debate, the Republican-controlled House voted 70-14 to send the bill to Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt, who has previously said he’d sign any anti-abortion bill that comes to his desk.
The bill is one of several anti-abortion measures still alive in Oklahoma’s legislature this year, part of a trend of GOP-led states passing aggressive anti-abortion legislation as the conservative U.S. Supreme Court is considering ratcheting back abortion rights that have been in place for nearly 50 years.
The Oklahoma bill, which passed the Senate last year, makes an exception only for an abortion performed to save the life of the mother, said GOP state Rep. Jim Olsen, who sponsored the bill. Under the bill, a person convicted of performing an abortion would face up to 10 years in prison and a $100,000 fine.
“The penalties are for the doctor, not for the woman,” Olsen said.
Similar anti-abortion bills approved by the Oklahoma legislature in recent years have been stopped by the courts as unconstitutional.
The bill’s passage came on the same day as more than 100 people attended a “Bans Off Oklahoma” rally outside the Capitol in support of abortion rights.
“These legislators have continued their relentless attacks on our freedoms,” said Emily Wales, interim president and CEO of Planned Parenthood Great Plains Votes. “These restrictions are not about improving the safety of the work that we do. They are about shaming and stigmatizing people who need and deserve abortion access.”
Wales said Planned Parenthood’s abortion clinic in Oklahoma has seen an 800% increase in the number of women from Texas after that state passed the most restrictive anti-abortion law in the U.S. in decades.
The Texas law that took effect last year bans abortion once cardiac activity is detected, usually around six weeks of pregnancy, without exceptions in cases of rape or incest.
Also Tuesday, the Oklahoma House adopted a resolution to recognize lives lost due to abortion and urge citizens to fly flags at half-staff on Jan. 22, the day the U.S. Supreme Court legalized abortion in its landmark 1973 decision in Roe v. Wade.
This story was originally reported by KJRH and The Associated Press.
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(LONDON) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has issued a direct appeal to the Russian people, urging them to seek the truth about a war he called “a stain on the honor of Russia.”
In a video message, Johnson said Russians were being kept in the dark about the invasion of Ukraine because Russian President Vladimir Putin “knows that if you could see what was happening, you would not support his war.”
Johnson said Russian authorities were hiding the truth of “sickening” slayings of civilians and other crimes, which “betray the trust of every Russian mother who proudly waves goodbye to her son as he heads off to join the military.”
He told Russians they only needed an online VPN connection to gain access to independent information from around the world.
Switching from English to Russian, Johnson said: “Your president stands accused of committing war crimes. But I cannot believe he’s acting in your name.”
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Agustín Carstens is the general manager of the Bank for International Settlements. Report via the Wall Street Journal (gated)
We may be on the cusp of a new inflationary era The forces behind high inflation
Inflation
Inflation is defined as a quantitative measure of the rate in which the average price level of goods and services in an economy or country increases over a period of time. It is the rise in the general level of prices where a given currency effectively buys less than it did in prior periods.In terms of assessing the strength or currencies, and by extension foreign exchange, inflation or measures of it are extremely influential. Inflation stems from the overall creation of money. This money is measured by the level of the total money supply of a specific currency, for example the US dollar, which is constantly increasing. However, an increase in the money supply does not necessarily mean that there is inflation. What leads to inflation is a faster increase in the money supply in relation to the wealth produced (measured with GDP). As such, this generates pressure of demand on a supply that does not increase at the same rate. The consumer price index then increases, generating inflation.How Does Inflation Affect Forex?The level of inflation has a direct impact on the exchange rate between two currencies on several levels.This includes purchasing power parity, which attempts to compare different purchasing powers of each country according to the general price level. In doing so, this makes it possible to determine the country with the most expensive cost of living.The currency with the higher inflation rate consequently loses value and depreciates, while the currency with the lower inflation rate appreciates on the forex market.Interest rates are also impacted. Inflation rates that are too high push interest rates up, which has the effect of depreciating the currency on foreign exchange. Conversely, inflation that is too low (or deflation) pushes interest rates down, which has the effect of appreciating the currency on the forex market.
Inflation is defined as a quantitative measure of the rate in which the average price level of goods and services in an economy or country increases over a period of time. It is the rise in the general level of prices where a given currency effectively buys less than it did in prior periods.In terms of assessing the strength or currencies, and by extension foreign exchange, inflation or measures of it are extremely influential. Inflation stems from the overall creation of money. This money is measured by the level of the total money supply of a specific currency, for example the US dollar, which is constantly increasing. However, an increase in the money supply does not necessarily mean that there is inflation. What leads to inflation is a faster increase in the money supply in relation to the wealth produced (measured with GDP). As such, this generates pressure of demand on a supply that does not increase at the same rate. The consumer price index then increases, generating inflation.How Does Inflation Affect Forex?The level of inflation has a direct impact on the exchange rate between two currencies on several levels.This includes purchasing power parity, which attempts to compare different purchasing powers of each country according to the general price level. In doing so, this makes it possible to determine the country with the most expensive cost of living.The currency with the higher inflation rate consequently loses value and depreciates, while the currency with the lower inflation rate appreciates on the forex market.Interest rates are also impacted. Inflation rates that are too high push interest rates up, which has the effect of depreciating the currency on foreign exchange. Conversely, inflation that is too low (or deflation) pushes interest rates down, which has the effect of appreciating the currency on the forex market.
Read this Term could persist for some time. New pressures are emerging, not least from labor markets, as workers look to make up for inflation-induced reductions in real income some of the structural disinflationary winds that have blown so intensely in recent decades may also be waning In particular, there are signs that globalization may be retreating DM central banks are grappling with rapidly rising inflation already.
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(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. and its European allies are set to impose stiff new sanctions, including a ban on new investments in Russia on Wednesday, a U.S. official says, in retaliation for Russia’s “war crimes” in Ukraine.
The official spoke on the condition of anonymity to preview the announcement.
The joint action will include a ban on new investment in Russia, toughened sanctions on its financial institutions and government-owned enterprises, and more sanctions on Russian government officials and their family members.
The official said they would further Russia’s economic, financial and technological “isolation” from the rest of the world as a penalty for its attacks on civilians in Ukraine.
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ZH with the numbers: Expectations I had seen centred on: Headline crude -2.1mn barrels Gasoline +0.1mn Distillates -0.8mn ADVERTISEMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOW
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The major stock indices erased the gains seen over the last up two trading days
- The Dow industrial average closed last Thursday at 34677.99. The index is closing today at 34641.17, down -280.7 points or -0.8%
- The S&P index closed last Thursday at 4530.42. The index is closing today at 4525.11, down -57.52 points or -1.26%.
- The NASDAQ index closed last Thursday at 14220.52. The index is closing today at 14204.18, down -328.3 points or -2.26%
- The Russell 2000 index closed last Thursday at 2070.12. The index is closing today at 2046.04, down -49.39 points or -2.36%.
The best sectors today include:
- utilities +0.7%
- healthcare +0.3%
- consumer staples +0.1%
The worst performers today included
- consumer discretionary -2.3%
- technology -2.1%
- energy -1.5%
The price of crude oil sold off from the settlement price at $101.96 and currently trades at $100.35. That's down $-2.93 or -2.8%.
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MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Violent storms killed one person in Texas on Tuesday as hail pelted communities and high winds knocked trees into power poles elsewhere in the South. Authorities issued a flurry of tornado warnings at the start of what could be two days of violent weather in the region.
In eastern Texas, W. M. Soloman, 71, died when storm winds toppled a tree onto Solomon’s home in Whitehouse, about 100 miles (160 kilometers) southeast of Dallas, Whitehouse Mayor James Wansley said. Officials said at least four homes in the area had trees fall on them.
More than 43,000 homes and businesses were without power Tuesday afternoon from eastern Texas to Georgia. No injuries were reported, but the National Weather Service said it was sending survey teams to examine potential tornado damage in Wetumpka, Alabama. Lightning struck a flea market in the north Alabama community of Lacey’s Spring, causing a fire that gutted the building, news outlets reported, and rising water in Mobile Bay covered part of a ramp on Interstate 10.
Fallen trees and limbs closed a stretch of highway for several hours in Newton County, Mississippi. As the line of storms pushed into Georgia, a large tree fell and crashed through the roof of Marie Jordan’s home in metro Atlanta, coming down in the living room, kitchen and garage.
“It just took everything,” Jordan told WSB-TV. “For years and years, I have watched that tree.”
Elsewhere in Texas, one person was injured when the storms swept through Johnson County, about 40 miles (65 kilometers) southwest of Dallas. Brittaney Deaton said she became trapped in an RV trailer behind her family’s home after the trailer flipped over. She said her stepfather got injured trying to free her.
“I was screaming on the phone. I couldn’t get out. I was terrified,” Deaton told KDFW-TV. “And I felt like I was just trapped, like it was going to roll with me in it. And I just thank God that I got out.”
Her mother, Amber Zeleny, said her husband suffered injuries to his nose, leg and ribs but that he was expected to recover.
Severe storms with powerful tornados are possible across a broad area stretching from southern Mississippi to the coasts of Georgia and South Carolina, the Storm Prediction Center said. The area most at risk includes more than 8 million people in the Alabama cities of Mobile and Montgomery; Tallahassee, Florida; and Columbus and Savannah in Georgia.
Isolated areas could receive as much as 5 inches (13 centimeters) of rain during the day Tuesday, increasing the risk of flash flooding and softening the ground so that even more trees could blow down, forecasters said.
The threat of damaging weather will move to the north on Wednesday, forecasters said, with severe storms possible across an area stretching from western Alabama to the western tip of the Carolinas. More than 10 million people in metro areas including Atlanta; Birmingham; and Chattanooga, Tennessee, will be at risk, the Storm Prediction Center said.
Springtime often brings strong storms to the Southeast, and the region has faced a barrage of weather recently that included a tornado last month in metro New Orleans, where one person died, and storms that killed at least two people in the Florida Panhandle last week.
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SIMI VALLEY — Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett provided insights into her personal life, detailed how she’s adjusted to the increased spotlight that comes with being on the nine-member bench, and defended the high court’s independence — while steering clear of partisan politics — during a conversation at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library on Monday evening, April 4.
Her discussion with Frederick J. Ryan, chair of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Foundation’s Board of Trustees, was in turn humorous and serious, with the museum providing a more relaxed setting for Barrett to discuss her life and career than the Supreme Court dais.
Barrett, acknowledging the setting, said Reagan forged a template for what she believed a president should be. Barrett was in third-grade when Reagan was elected president in 1980 and was about to graduate high school when he left office.
With the nation deeply divided over such issues as abortion and gun control, Barrett’s appearance at the Simi Valley museum, in front of a sold-out crowd of 1,200, came as all eyes are fixed on the Supreme Court, with the public debate growing seemingly more bitter as pivotal decisions for the court loom on the horizon.
Barrett, meanwhile, steered clear of partisan politics during her appearance and encouraged attendees to “read the opinion” and consider the court’s reasoning before making judgments about the outcome.
Americans should judge the Supreme Court — or any federal court — by its reasoning, she said.
“Is its reasoning that of a political or legislative body,” she said, “or is its reasoning judicial?”
During the 45-minute encounter, Barrett fielded questions on a number of topics both personal and professional.
When asked about the nomination process, she shared the intense media scrutiny she faced — and how broadcast news trucks camped out at her house for days.
She eluded members of the press when they followed her time and time again, Barrett said. She provided a particularly humorous example of shaking off photographers after Mass one Sunday morning.
After the service, Barrett noticed a car she had seen at her house and decided to exit through an unfamiliar side door — determined to ensure no one got a picture that day.
But her escape route, Barrett said, led to the priests’ private living quarters. When she attempted to continue her escape, she was then confronted with a fence.
“I faced a choice,” Barrett said. “I could either hop the fence or go back in the front and give them the picture,” Barrett said. “So, I decided in my high heels to climb the fence. And when I dropped down on the other side, our associate pastor said, ‘Amy. What are you doing in our vegetable garden?’”
On more serious notes, the youngest justice discussed couples juggling two careers and raising a family, the diversity of today’s Supreme Court, whether a justice should be required to have a law degree and if cameras should be allowed when the high court meets.
“When people imagine cameras in the courts, they imagine a fly on the wall,” Barrett said. “People don’t behave the same when they know there’s a camera. What we want is to allow the American people to see what is happening in the court. In many ways, the audio gives that window whereas the camera, I think, changes the nature of the proceedings.”
Barrett was asked what advice she would have for a new justice.
“I think one of the difficult things that I experienced that I wasn’t really fully prepared for,” she said, “was the shift into being a public figure.
“Also, security is much different now,” Barrett added. “We all have security details and that’s different.”
Then-President Donald Trump appointed Barrett to succeed Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg after the latter died in 2020 from cancer at age 87.
She was confirmed without Democratic support in late October 2020 – just days before the election — in a deeply divided Senate, 52-48. Her approval by the Senate’s Republican majority cemented conservative control of the court.
Underscoring ongoing tensions over major cases on which the Supreme Court will soon rule, an abortion rights demonstrator briefly disrupted Monday’s event during the early going before being escorted out of the auditorium.
“As a mother of seven, I’m used to distractions,” Barrett said about the short disturbance. “And outbursts.”
It was unclear if the female protester was one of a dozen or so dressed in red “handmaid” gowns with white caps protesting outside the library while Barrett was inside touring the museum. They chanted in opposition to what they believe to be Barrett’s anti-abortion stance.
The outfit — worn by characters in the dystopian novel “The Handmaid’s Tale” by Margaret Atwood and in its television adaptation — has been adopted by activists to oppose the wave of new laws limiting access to legal abortions, among other issues..
Inside the hall, however, attendees praised Barrett’s approach to the event.
“She was very well spoken,” said Dan Savant of La Crescenta, “and quite intelligent and relaxed with a great sense of humor.”
Jaelee Watanabe of Park City, Utah, who was revisiting Los Angeles since moving away because of COVID-19, said she found Barrett’s personal life interesting.
“She’s the youngest (justice), has seven children and didn’t graduate Harvard or Yale like the majority of the justices,” Watanabe said. “She was eloquent and gracious as I expected from a Supreme Court justice, especially how she handled the (protestor’s) disruption at first with humor and then very seriously. She recognizes people’s First Amendment rights to protest.”
Meanwhile, back in Washington, it appeared this week the court would soon get its newest justice to join Barrett on the bench.
Republican Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Mitt Romney said they will vote to confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s historic elevation to the Supreme Court, giving President Joe Biden’s nominee a burst of bipartisan support and all but assuring she’ll become the first Black female justice.
The senators from Alaska and Utah announced their decisions Monday night ahead of a procedural vote to advance the nomination and as Democrats pressed to confirm Jackson by the end of the week. GOP Sen. Susan Collins of Maine announced last week that she would back Jackson, noting her “stellar qualifications” as a federal judge, public defender and member of the U.S. Sentencing Commission.
All three Republicans said they did not expect to agree with all of Jackson’s decisions, but added that they found her extremely well qualified. Romney said Jackson “more than meets the standard of excellence and integrity.” Murkowski said she will “bring to the Supreme Court a range of experience from the courtroom that few can match given her background in litigation.”
With three Republicans supporting her in the 50-50 split Senate, Jackson is on a glide path to confirmation and on the brink of making history as the third Black justice and only the sixth woman in the court’s more than 200-year history. Beyond the historic element, Democrats have cited her deep experience in nine years on the federal bench and the chance for her to become the first former public defender on the court.
If approved, Jackson would take the vacancy to be created when Justice Stephen Breyer step downs from the Supreme Court at the end of the current term.
Breyer, 83, departs as one of the three remaining liberal justices, and his decision to retire after more than 27 years on the court allowed Biden to appoint a successor who could serve for decades and, in the short term, maintain the current 6-3 split between conservative and liberal justices.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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By Kevin Liptak and Jeff Zeleny | CNN
When former President Barack Obama walked into the White House on Tuesday, it was 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 didn’t include any of that ugliness. Instead, he was celebrating one of his signature achievements, the Affordable Care Act, alongside the man who served with him in the building for eight years.
“It feels like the good old days,” President Joe Biden said alongside his onetime boss, whose return to the East Room resembled a reunion of his top allies, many of whom are now serving in Biden’s Cabinet or in Congress.
“It is good to be back in the White House. It’s been a while,” Obama said when he began his remarks. “I confess I heard some changes have been made by the current President since I was last here. Apparently Secret Service agents have to wear aviator sunglasses now. The Navy Mess has been replaced by a Baskin-Robbins. And there’s a cat running around.”
Obama began his speech by addressing his host as “Vice President Biden” before quickly correcting himself. “That was a joke!” he exclaimed, walking over to give Biden a hug. “That was all set up. My President, Joe Biden.”
Biden and Obama were announcing 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.
With many of Biden’s legislative priorities stalled, Obama on Tuesday seemed to offer a preview of Democrats’ midterm message.
“Progress feels way too slow sometimes. Victories are often incomplete,” he said, citing the health law as an example of persistence in governing.
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.
“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.
When Obama visited the White House on Tuesday, he joined 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.
“We weren’t sure who was supposed to sit where,” Biden said during the East Room event afterward.
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.
“Given all the noise and the controversy and the skepticism, it took a while for the American people to understand what we had done, but, lo and behold — a little later than I’d expected — a lot of folks, including many who had initially opposed health care reform, came around,” Obama said during his remarks Tuesday. “And today, the ACA hasn’t just survived, it’s pretty darn popular.”
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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LOS ANGELES — When Chip Kelly was making a name for himself at Oregon more than a decade ago, a 28-year-old first-year offensive coordinator was taking notes from across the country.
It was Lincoln Riley, a name that would soon become a household one in college football when he coached at Oklahoma and – 12 years later – against Kelly in Los Angeles at USC.
Call it a cliché full-circle moment, or maybe just a young East Carolina coach studying the new-fangled thing in college football at the time: Kelly’s revolutionary up-tempo spread offense that created a scoring machine at Oregon.
“Obviously, they were doing a phenomenal job offensively at that point,” Riley said of Kelly last week. “They were doing some really unique things, especially in the run game and in terms of tempo and all that. He’s absolutely somebody you watched from afar and admired. I’ve always had a lot of respect for him both in and out.”
Riley was just starting to move up the coaching ranks, serving as the offensive coordinator at East Carolina from 2010 to 2014 until he joined Oklahoma’s staff. Riley said he admired Kelly’s offense that took the college football world by storm in the early 2010s, and that he “absolutely” took note of Kelly’s schemes.
“That just means that I’m old,” Kelly joked when asked Tuesday about Riley’s praise.
Kelly, who at 58 is a full two decades older than Riley, added the respect is mutual and said Riley has “made a major impact on college football,” with a 55-10 record in five years at Oklahoma that included mentoring the likes of Kyler Murray, Baker Mayfield and Jalen Hurts.
“I have a lot of respect for Lincoln,” Kelly said. “I think he’s a heck of a coach. I admire him.”
By 2015, Riley had taken over for Bob Stoops as Oklahoma’s head coach, while Kelly was struggling to transfer his collegiate success to the NFL. When Kelly returned to the Pac-12 in 2018, Riley and his potent Air Raid offense were in the midst of a dominant run with the Sooners that led to USC tapping him to revitalize its program this offseason.
“He’s been somebody I’ve always looked up to in the business,” Riley said of Kelly. “He’s done a phenomenal job. We’ve had a good time in the chances we’ve been around each other and had a chance to communicate, so I would expect that to continue.”
The two have faced each other as coaches twice, with Riley winning both matchups when UCLA played Oklahoma in a home-and-home series in 2018 and 2019.
Now, the two are in the same city but in different positions: Kelly looking to build upon his best season with UCLA in year five and Riley hoping to start anew at USC.
Riley’s hiring at USC and subsequent roster overhaul likely stole some of the offseason thunder from UCLA, which for the first time in Kelly’s tenure has a chance to build off a winning season with several key players returning.
Kelly wasn’t too keen on commenting last week on Riley’s “next level” use of the transfer portal this offseason to bring in 13 transfers – including bringing highly touted quarterback Caleb Williams with him from Oklahoma.
“I don’t know what you mean by next level,” Kelly said, adding that every team in college football uses the transfer portal and that players should have a choice in where they want to play.
Kelly then pointed out a few players that he’s signed off the portal: Zach Charbonnet, Obi Eboh and Cam Johnson. Perhaps it was a subtle shrug at what his new crosstown rival coach was doing.
But don’t expect much of a back-and-forth between Kelly and Riley moving forward, with Kelly welcoming him into the Pac-12 coach’s fraternity.
“That’s the good thing about this league is there’s good coaches everywhere,” Kelly said. “(Stanford’s) David Shaw, (Utah’s) Kyle Whittingham, Lincoln — there’s a bunch of really, really good coaches in this league and you gotta be ready every single week. I think Lincoln’s a heck of a football coach.”
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Kelly said all of the transfer players who have shown up so far have impressed him with how quickly they’ve been picking up the system, including cornerback Azizi Hearn from Wyoming and edge rushers Gabriel and Grayson Murphy, the twins from North Texas. …
Defensive back Martell Irby and offensive linemen Thomas Cole and Patrick Selna are still with the program, according to Kelly. Irby is available while Cole and Selna are “unavailable.”
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16-year-old girl reported missing from South Deering
CHICAGO - Chicago police are asking for the public's help in locating a 16-year-old girl who was reported missing from the South Deering neighborhood.
Rosario Perez, 16, was last seen Sunday evening in the 10200 block of South Commercial Avenue, according to a CPD missing person alert.
Perez is 5-foot-6, 230 pounds with brown eyes and black hair.
She was last seen wearing blue jeans, a light gray hoodie and carrying a black backpack. Perez also has a birthmark on her right hand.
She might have been sighted in the area of Whiting, Indiana.
Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to call Area Two detectives at (312) 747-8274.
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Chicago crime: Rideshare drivers being robbed at gunpoint in Chicago Lawn
CHICAGO - Chicago police are warning rideshare drivers of an increase in robbery-related incidents that have occurred so far this month in Chicago Lawn.
In each incident, the offender, or offenders, ordered a car service through an app and during the ride, the offender(s) demanded proceeds from the driver at gunpoint, police said.
The incidents occurred at the following dates and times:
- 6200 block of South Albany on April 5 at about 12:18 a.m.
- 2800 block of West 59th Street on April 5 at about 2:10 a.m.
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The suspects are described as one to three African Americans, between the ages of 16 and 20.
If you have any information about these crimes, you are asked to contact the Bureau of Detectives - Area One at (312) 747 - 8380.
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'I-65 Killer' revealed: Now-deceased man IDed in 1980s slayings of 3 motel clerks
INDIANAPOLIS - Indiana State Police identified a now-deceased man on Tuesday as the suspect who raped and killed three women in Indiana and Kentucky in the late 1980s as they were working night shifts as motel clerks.
Sgt. Glen Fifield of Indiana State Police said a laboratory analysis of crime scene samples positively identified Harry Edward Greenwell, who died in January 2013, as "the I-65 killer" — so-named because the attacks occurred at motels near Interstate 65.
"Greenwell had an extensive criminal history and had been in and out of prison several times, even escaping from jail on two separate occasions," Fifield said. "He was known to travel frequently in the Midwest."
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Greenwell was born in Kentucky and died in Iowa, and his obituary listed cancer as his cause of death.
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Fifield said evidence linked Greenwell to the Feb. 21, 1987, killing of Vicki Heath, who was working a night shift at the Super Eight Hotel, in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, and the March 3, 1989, killings of Mary "Peggy" Gill and Jeanne Gilbert.
Gilbert was slain while working the night shift at a Days Inn in Remington, Indiana, while Gill was killed while working at a Days Inn in Merrillville, Indiana, and the investigation also was known as the "Days Inn Killer" case.
Vicki Heath, Margaret Gill and Jeanne Gilbert in police handout photos. (FBI/Indiana State Police)
Fifield said Greenwell was also linked by investigators to a Jan. 2, 1990, attack on a woman who was a clerk at a Days Inn in Columbus, Indiana, and who was "attacked in a similar manner as the previous three victims."
"This victim was able to escape her attacker and survive. She was later able to give an excellent physical description of the suspect and details of the crime," he said. "She is the only known victim to have survived the vicious, brutal attacks of this killer."
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Fifield said the Indiana State Police crime lab matched ballistic evidence in the Gill and Gilbert slayings, and the crime lab later matched DNA evidence linking the Heath and Gilbert killings to the Columbus, Indiana, case.
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He said that one of the primary factors linking the four crimes scene were their proximity to Interstate 65, which runs from Gary, Indiana, to Mobile, Alabama.
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Illinois Democrats push new bill with incentives to keep police on the job
CHICAGO - Moderate Democrats in Springfield are pushing a new bill to keep more police officers on the job, but Republicans aren't buying it.
The plan laid out Monday would provide incentives to stay in uniform as police departments across the country are seeing large numbers of officers quit.
It would also provide more funding for mental health counseling.
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"This is not an end though for anything. This is us trying to make the streets safer and get more police officers on the street, that's it," said State Rep. Dave Vella, (D-Rockford).
"You know, we always try to be open to all ideas, but the ideas that came out the other side was just putting more people in jail and that's not working, and it cost the taxpayers too much money, and we think our ideas are better."
State Republicans are critical of the proposal.
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Leaders to the Chicago Tribune Democrats are trying to "rewrite history" after pushing ideas like defunding police.
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Possible human remains found along bank of Des Plaines River
JOLIET, Ill. - Possible human remains were discovered Tuesday morning along the bank of the Des Plaines River in Joliet.
Workers discovered possible human remains the south bank of the river around 8:28 a.m. on the property of Zenith Energy Terminals at 1035 W. Laraway Road, according to Joliet police.
The remains appeared to be in an "advanced state of decomposition," police said.
Representatives for the Will County Coroner's Office collected the remains at the scene.
Both the coroner's office and Joliet police are investigating.
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If anyone has information about the discovery, they are asked to call Joliet police at (815) 724-3020. They can also reach out to Will County Crime Stoppers at (800) 323-6734 or online at crimestoppersofwillcounty.org to submit tips anonymously.
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Will Smith's loved ones think he needs therapy, break from acting: sources
Will Smith's family members and friends are trying to be there for the actor in the wake of his slap of Chris Rock at the 94th Academy Awards.
While the "King Richard" star has been the talk of Hollywood and beyond since the viral Oscars moment went down on live television, he's receiving some support from friends, a report claims.
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Despite their "embarrassment" over the situation, friends of Smith's have been "privately texting him and trying to be there for him," a source revealed to Entertainment Tonight.
The insider went on to say that Smith's slap of Rock showed "there is a lot of anger in Will."
"His incident at the Oscars is just one that it came out," the source continued.
The insider added that those close to him think "he needs to take a break from acting, go to therapy, and sort out his issues."
Smith resigned from the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences after a disciplinary process began last week.
A second source said that amid the chaos Smith has been supported by his family, who is "working through it all."
"They are a strong family unit, and they support Will 100%," said the insider.
Over the weekend, Smith's daughter Willow took to Twitter with a cryptic message.
"The meaning of life is found in a challenge," tweeted the 21-year-old "Red Table Talk" co-host.
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"Life is a series of reactions," she wrote in a separate tweet.
In a statement released on Friday afternoon, the 53-year-old said he will "fully accept any and all consequences for my conduct. My actions at the 94th Academy Awards presentation were shocking, painful and inexcusable."
Film Academy president David Rubin said Smith’s resignation was accepted.
"We will continue to move forward with our disciplinary proceedings against Mr. Smith for violations of the Academy’s Standards of Conduct, in advance of our next scheduled board meeting on April 18," he confirmed.
The resignation came two days after the academy’s leadership board met to initiate disciplinary proceedings against Smith for violations against the group’s standards of conduct. Those disciplinary proceedings could have resulted in suspension or expulsion, had he not resigned. It was not immediately clear what additional punishment he could face.
If he had been expelled, Smith would have joined a small group of men removed from the academy: Harvey Weinstein, Roman Polanski, Bill Cosby and the actor Carmine Caridi, who was kicked out for sharing awards screeners.
On March 27, Smith strode from his front-row Dolby Theatre seat onto the stage and smacked Rock, 57, who had made a joke at the expense of Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. Moments later, he went on to win the best actor award for his role in "King Richard."
Rock, who was about to present Oscar for best documentary, declined to file charges when asked by police. He has only briefly addressed the attack publicly, saying at one comedy concert in Boston last week that he was still "kind of processing what happened."
Smith stunned Rock, the theater crowd and viewers at home when he took the stage after Rock joked: "Jada, I love you. ‘G.I. Jane 2,’ can’t wait to see it."
Pinkett Smith, 50, who has spoken publicly about her hair loss condition, alopecia, had a closely shaved head similar to that of Demi Moore in the original movie.
After Smith’s attack, he returned to his seat and angrily twice shouted at Rock to "get my wife’s name out your f---ing mouth." When Smith took the stage again less than an hour later to accept his Oscar, he tearfully apologized to the Academy but notably omitted any mention of Rock.
The fallout was immediate and intense. Smith had supporters for coming to his wife’s defense, but he was widely condemned for responding with violence and for marring both his long-sought Oscar victory and overshadowing the night’s other winners.
Fox News' Stephanie Nolasco and The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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With the national championship acquired on Monday, here’s what you need to know to revere the Jayhawks’ win.
This article will be updated as more information becomes available.
UDK Distribution
Students, faculty and staff can pick up a limited edition, commemorative copy of the University Daily Kansan outside of Stauffer-Flint Hall on Tuesday, inside the white tent. Please bring your KU I.D. and remember – these aren’t for ripping up.
If you don’t have a current KU I.D. but still want a copy, the Journalism School and KU Bookstore are both selling copies online.
Jayhawks Celebration Rally
KU Athletics announced a rally to welcome back the KU Men’s Basketball Team at 3 p.m. at the David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Attendees can only sit on the west side of the stadium.
The team is expected to arrive at 4:15 p.m. from Topeka. Parking will open at 2 p.m. around the stadium, and a shuttle from downtown Lawrence and West Campus parking will begin running at 2:30 p.m. to accommodate overflow.
Parade
There is currently no publicly announced information about the parade.
Buying Merchandise
Along with various entities in town, the KU Bookstore and Fanatics are both selling official KU championship merchandise online.
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A missed shot by North Carolina ended their hopes of beating Kansas on Monday, giving the Jayhawks their sixth national title in program history.
It wasn’t just the players on the court that celebrated. Back home in Lawrence, fans piled out of bars and flooded Massachusetts Street, recognizing the win.
Emily Lopez said she had been waiting years for this moment.
“I've been up since six in the morning," Lopez said. "We got to Rusty's at 9:30 right at opening. We have been waiting for this moment for years and we finally got it. So I'm [expletive] ecstatic right now.”
Alumnus Brandon Fultz said the situation was absolutely insane.
“Being part of the basketball band for all four years here and traveling with them to the Final Four, it feels very [good] for the payoff,” Fultz said.
Massachusetts Street wasn’t the only place where people were celebrating, however. Seven minutes away, Allen Fieldhouse was hosting its own watch party.
Sarah O’Sullivan, a Kansas alumna, drove in from St. Louis to watch the KU championship game on her home court.
O’Sullivan said a Jayhawk national title “would mean everything.”
“Don’t wanna jinx it,” she added, “but [I’m] looking forward to partying on Mass Street after.”
Roland Strange, a KU senior studying management and marketing, predicted a KU win.
“I’m going with KU all the way,” Strange said. “KU’s got one hell of a team this year, and they really dominated Villanova, so even though obviously I’m biased, I’m still gonna go with KU.”
“I think it’s gonna be pretty tight,” Roland continued. “I don’t have an exact score prediction…but I think it’s gonna be…pretty close, especially at the end.”
Strange believed that senior guard Ochai Agbaji would lead the team to victory, citing his past performances.
“Ochai did a really good job last time, so I’m gonna go with him again,” Strange said. “Remy could also do well, but I’m not sure.”
Strange had four words for North Carolina fans: Get ready to lose.
UNC fans, however, were optimistic about the game. Gavin Collins, a Lawrence resident, supported North Carolina in Allen Fieldhouse. When asked who he predicted would win the national championship, Collins responded with an enthusiastic “UNC, baby, UNC!”
And how would North Carolina win the championship?
“Just play some good basketball–that’s it,” Collins said.
North Carolina certainly did play some good basketball. By halftime, the Jayhawks were down 15 points.
Despite being at a significant disadvantage, Jayhawk fans did not give up hope. Gabriel Bernart-Shenk, a sophomore studying aerospace engineering, reflected upon past Jayhawk victories.
“We’ve had a pretty good comeback in the second half a lot of the time, so we’ll see what happens,” Bernart-Shenk said.
“Yeah, fifteen’s just a number,” said Logan Hope, a sophomore studying architectural engineering. “It seems like we got the fans in the stadium in NOLA. We got the spirit to get through the second half.”
Fifteen was just a number. In the second half, the Jayhawks went from 15 behind to winning the game by just three points.
With about four seconds left on the clock, many fans in Allen Fieldhouse fled their seats, witnessing the final moments of the game after storming the court.
Jayhawks are going to be celebrating this victory throughout the week. Kansas Athletics announced the team will arrive to celebrate in Memorial Stadium in the afternoon on Tuesday, and the Kansan will provide further updates as they become available.
In the meantime, if you’re a student, remember that the Kansan is giving out special sections on Tuesday morning starting at 10 a.m. Tuesday to celebrate the Jayhawks basketball season.
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HONOLULU (KITV4) - Xander Cabales was announced as the 2022 Children's Miracle Network Champion for Hawaii for overcoming a life-threatening skin disease.
At only 7-years-old, he was diagnosed with Stevens Johnson Syndrome and later Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis, a severe form of SJS that affects only one in a million people each year.
Xander lost 60% of his skin. He spent four weeks on life support in the Kapiolani Pediatric Intensive Care Unit before he became responsive.
As a Children's Miracle Network champion, Xander plans to share his courageous story throughout this year. He says it's important to talk about the things that Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children did for him, to get him where he is now.
“I am nervous and excited about what’s to come from all this. My parents and I learned so much from our experiences in the hospital and it’s worth sharing it with the community, especially right now with COVID,” said Cabales.
“Given the rarity of this disease and how severe it can be for children, this was the place to be,” said Dr. David Young, pediatric ophthalmologist at Kapiolani Medical Center. “Xander represents how difficult some of these medical problems can be, and the special person to be able to come out of this as well as he did.”
Xander's family credits the success of his miraculous recovery to the specialists at the medical center.
“We want families to know there is faith. The medical staff instilled hope in us. We believe sharing our story helps children and families in hospitals, the way we were [there] for so long,” said Laura Cabales, Xander's mother.
At the ceremony, Xander was surprised with several gifts from the Kapiolani Medical Center, including a trip to Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida.
Xander says his mission in life is to inspire others and share his message of positivity, kindness, and resilience.
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SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — Local students will get a first hand look at possible careers in the Air National Guard.
According to a release, area high school and college students have been invited to attend the first Air National Guard career fair hosted by the 185th Air Refueling Wing on April 6.
The event begins at 9:30 a.m. and ends at 12:30 p.m. at the Air National Guard unit at the Sioux Gateway Airport.
Over 100 invited students will explore over 90 jobs or “Air Force Specialties,” available at the Sioux City Air Guard unit. Those in attendance will learn how they can receive paid technical training for careers in the Air Guard, many of which award undergraduate college credit. Other opportunities include professional careers in aviation, medicine as well as management careers for prospects who are interested in obtaining a commission.
Attendees will explore traditional careers in aviation operations as well as aircraft maintenance. The unit also has careers in support activities like logistics and supply. Other available careers include jobs in finance, construction, computer and telephone networking, cyber security as well as culinary skills, firefighting and base security along with dozens of others.
Traditional careers in the National Guard allow members to attend training on primarily on weekends plus two weeks each year while also attending college or working full time at a civilian job.
A significant advantage to students who are also National Guard members is that the state of Iowa offers 100% state tuition assistance to Iowa’s state universities and community colleges which can also be applied to Iowa private colleges.
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In my second installment of my 2022 mock draft series, I thought we’d make things a bit more interesting. This time around, I incorporated trades into the fold and moved around on the board a couple of different times.
This mock draft was made using the PFF mock tool, with all trades being subjected to their built-in approval method. So here goes nothing. With pick 61 in the 2022 NFL draft, the 49ers select...
Round 2, Pick 61
Kingsley Enagbare, Edge - South Carolina
Just like my first mock, I have the 49ers selecting an edge rusher with their first pick. This draft is extremely deep at the position, and a player like Enagbare at the back end of the second round is an absolute steal.
At 6’4 265 pounds, Enagbare has the requisite size to excel at the position at the next level. In addition, Enagbare is coming off of a 2021 season that saw him recognized as a semi-finalist for the Bednarik Award, which is handed out annually to the best defensive player in college football.
On top of the measurables, Enagbare’s college resume also boasts an incredible amount of consistency. Enagbare has recorded at least one pressure in 24 consecutive games, a streak that spans all the way back to the 2019 season.
Enagbare recorded multiple pressures in 16 of his last 20 games and had at least four pressures in 11 of those contests. This level of consistent production while playing in the toughest conference in the country simply cannot be overlooked.
TRADE
49ers send 2022 3rd round pick (93) & 2022 6th round pick (221) to Dallas in exchange for Pick 88
Round 3, Pick 88
Cole Strange, IOL - Tennessee Chattanooga
A trade! With the 49ers sitting at 93, they send a sixth-round pick to the Cowboys, so they can move up five spots and land what I believe to be one of the better interior offensive linemen in this class.
Strange has started at left guard for the majority of the last five seasons but possesses the versatility to lineup anywhere on the interior. Strange was named to the second-team All-Southern Conference three times and a first-team nod in his most recent season.
Strange was also the top offensive lineman in the Southern Conference in back-to-back seasons, winning the Jacobs Blocking Award in 2020 and 2021.
This pick gives the 49ers much-needed insulation on the interior of their offensive line in the short term and the potential of a perennial starter at either guard spot in the long term. This is the kind of move you make to protect your investment in Trey Lance and give an immediate boost to an offensive line that just lost a fixture with the departure of Laken Tomlinson.
Round 3, Pick 105
Cordale Flott, Cornerback - LSU
Best player available is usually my philosophy, but the 49ers still have a couple of areas of need in the secondary that has to be addressed. Continuing to get younger on the backend isn’t a terrible course of action at this point either.
Flott gives them a little bit of both as a player who provides good length and the pedigree that comes with being a multi-year starter at LSU. Flott was the primary nickel cornerback for the Tigers’ defense in 2021, a role that is essentially a starter within their scheme.
Flott has good length at 6’2 and showed plus ability in coverage. With the loss of K’Waun Williams, Flott gives the 49ers an athletic replacement who can step in on day one to fill the role vacated by Williams.
The tackling ability Flott possesses is key as well, as Williams is one of the better slot corners within the box in the entire NFL. While the nickel role would be perfect for Flott, he also has the ability to lineup out wide as well. A versatile player in the secondary with strong potential is a great get here at the backend of round three.
TRADE
49ers send 2022 4th round pick (134) & 2022 7th round pick (262) to Tennessee in exchange for a 4th round pick (143) & 2022 6th round pick (204)
With nobody standing out on the board for me here, I moved back nine spots in the fourth round while also moving up 58 spots in the backend of day three. Part of my strategy with these mock drafts will be to move around a bit and not always make all nine selections.
I also wanted to move up a bit off the back end of the draft where the 49ers enter, having picks 220, 221, and 262. With this move, I’m able to stay in the fourth round while also turning the final pick in the draft at 262 into a mid 6th round selection at 204.
Round 4, Pick 143
Leon O’Neal Jr., Safety - Texas A&M
O’Neal is one of my favorite prospects in this entire draft class. This pick fills an immediate need on the backend and gives Jimmie Ward a running mate who can step in and make an impact from day one.
O’Neal is a player whose game tape popped every time I turned on the film, constantly displaying a high football IQ and awareness level. On top of those intangibles, O’Neal is a player whose game speed is far more impressive than the testing numbers he put out at his pro day or the combine would lead you to believe.
All that matters to me is what you look like when the helmet and pads come on, and O’Neal was a player who regularly delivered on the gridiron. O’Neal looked great in man coverage and has the ball-hawking skills that are required to play the position at a high level in the NFL.
O’Neal’s tremendous burst and the physicality to play strong within the box make him an ideal selection to fill the role vacated by longtime starter Jaquiski Tartt. This is a really good football player, and I’m surprised he isn’t getting more buzz.
Round 5, Pick 172
Derrick Deese Jr., Tight End - San Jose State
This name should ring a few bells, as Derrick’s father played in San Francisco for 12 seasons between 1992 through 2003.
The 49ers would benefit from insulating their tight end room, and Deese gives them a player with ideal size at the position. At 6’4 235 pounds, Deese has noticeably long arms and the ability to attack the football at the catch point.
With a little bit of time and some coaching up, Deese can project into a solid number two tight end in this offense.
Round 6, Pick 187
D’vonte Price, Running back - Florida International
With a committee approaches likely being the plan of attack for the ground game in 2022, the 49ers add some much-needed burst to their current running back room.
Price clocked in a 4.38 40 yard dash at the combine, which is extremely impressive when you consider the measures in at 6’1 210 pounds—a natural runner with a good feel for patiently letting blocks develop.
Price not only adds an added dynamic to the current group, but he also has the measurables and the speed to develop into this team’s primary ball carrier sometime down the line.
Round 6, Pick 204
Jalen Nailor, Wide Receiver - Michigan State
The 49ers have four receivers who are essentially a lock to make the final 53 man roster, but there is a lack of clarity beyond that. Nailor is a player who fits the Shanahan mold, a strong yards after catch receiver who is not afraid to go over the middle.
Nailor’s 10.5 yards after catch per reception in 2021 ranked first in the entire country among wide receivers with at least 30 receptions on the season. Nailor finished 2020 ranked first in the Big Ten in yards per catch with 19.8 and followed that up by finishing second in 2021 at 18.8 yards per catch.
Nicknamed “Speedy,” Nailor brings the YAC ability and big-play potential that could make him an impact player in the San Francisco offense.
Round 6, Pick 220
C.J. Wright, DI - Georgia Southern
The 49ers wrap up their 2022 draft haul by solidifying the interior of their defensive line. Wright provides the 49ers quality depth at the nose tackle position, with added upside as a player who’s shown an ability to get after the quarterback through the A gap.
Wright logged six games with multiple pressures in 2021 and finished the season with six sacks. On top of the pass-rushing ability, Wright also was very stout against the run. All in all, a very well-rounded player who is a great value at the back end of the sixth round.
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As we shift our focus to the NFL Draft, diving in has been more difficult this year as the 49ers don’t have a selection until pick No. 61. Last year, you had your pick of the litter as the draft started at No. 3.
It was a foregone conclusion that Trevor Lawrence and Zach Wilson would wind up as the first two picks. The Trey Lance, Mac Jones, and Justin Fields got us through April.
This time around, the 49ers could go in a number of directions with their initial pick. Edge rusher seems to be a popular pick, but I wouldn’t rule out safety or an offensive lineman.
It’s good that San Francisco doesn’t have a need that stares you in the face when you look at their roster. However, that doesn’t mean there aren’t holes.
Also, you have to project forward. Emmanuel Moseley enters the final year of his contract. Coming off a season-ending injury, Mike McGlinchey has a fifth-year option but is no longer under contract after this season unless he agrees to an extension with the 49ers.
Pick No. 61 feels like a good spot to snag a safety to pair with Jimmie Ward. As of today, George Odom, Tarvarius Moore, and Talanoa Hufanaga are the options to start at safety. That’s the most glaring need on the roster, in my opinion, when you factor in what safeties are tasked with in today’s NFL.
Georgia’s Lew Cine would be a dream, but I doubt he falls to pick No. 61. Jalen Pitre has a chance to drop in the draft. Any combination of those two, Penn State’s Jaquan Brisker or Kerby Joseph out of Illinois — who I feel is a Jessie Bates clone stylistically — would be impact players from Day 1 and fill a position for the next few years.
Who is your dream pick for the 49ers at pick No. 61?
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Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Each week we ask questions of the most plugged-in San Francisco 49ers fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to join Reacts.
The 49ers’ offseason has been underwhelming when you compare it to other teams. There haven’t been any big named signings, nor has there been a blockbuster trade that we saw a year ago.
San Francisco didn’t make a splash this offseason for a few reasons. First, their salary cap situation didn’t allow them to throw money at potential fits. Remember, you have to overpay in free agency — head coach Kyle Shanahan admitted as much.
While the first reason will garner most of the attention — it’s hard not to when you realize who the main culprit is — we have to remember this team was a quarter away from the Super Bowl.
It’s natural for regression to hit after you make a deep postseason run. You won’t find many people picking the Bengals to make another run to the Super Bowl in the near future. The 49ers had a magical Super Bowl run in 2019. Their 2021 playoff run involved a bit more luck, but it also felt more plausible than two seasons ago.
So, after coming so close to a Super Bowl berth, why not make a push to upgrade the roster? We’ve seen teams like the Rams get around the salary cap. If the Niners wanted to sign a player, they would.
Fit and character are two traits we rarely discuss. Think about the 49ers when you watch their defense. The back-7 moves in unison, and that’s why it’s such a challenging task to move the ball up and down the field against that unit.
The real answer for the lack of signings that feature household names is the Niners believe they can get better value through the NFL Draft, and some answers could already be on the roster.
Picks No. 61, 93, and 105 all present value. If there’s a player on the board that the Niners believe will fall, John Lynch and the front office have shown zero issues with moving up. Additionally, adding a talent such as Javon Kinlaw to your defensive line provides a massive boost.
Then, you have the unknowns such as Aaron Banks, Jaylon Moore, and the potential return of safety Tarvarius Moore as Talanoa Hufanaga gains another year of experience. Fans want instant returns, and that didn’t happen during the first wave of free agency.
Because of that, this offseason could be viewed as a disappointment. Have the 49ers disappointed you this offseason?
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With just 24 days to go before the NFL Draft, the cram session on incoming rookies has begun for many 49ers fans. During our breakdown of some prospects on today’s Oh, Hey There! Podcast, Leo Luna asked a question about the 49ers’ draft philosophy: Draft for need, or best player available?
Special guest John Chapman had a pretty definitive answer:
“I don’t think that the 49ers draft the best player available. Not early, anyway. Here’s their tendency, and we saw this. You trade DeForest Buckner, what do you do? You draft a defensive tackle. Emmanuel Sanders leaves, what do you do? You trade up and you draft a wide receiver. Whatever you lose, you replace. The 49ers don’t go best player available early. They haven’t since John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan arrived, and they’re not going to start now.”
The proof is in the pudding with this one. Shanahan and Lynch have been in charge of five drafts so far and have made seven first-round selections. The only one of those picks that weren’t immediately inserted into the starting lineup was last year’s first-rounder, Trey Lance.
It’s possible that the 49ers changed their philosophy in a draft praised more for its depth than its top-end talent, but that’s not likely. There are too many holes that need to be filled immediately to keep the team’s Super Bowl window open.
With that in mind, John identified three key positions of need (in no particular order): interior offensive line, slot corner, and wide receiver. If you want to know all of the players we talked about, you’ll have to download the episode, but we’ll look at the top players for each of those spots here.
Wide Receiver: Pretty Much Anyone
As Jordan Elliott pointed out earlier this week, this regime has taken wide receivers more than any other position in the draft, and given the depth chart right now, they could use at least one more. According to John, it’s a good year to have that problem.
“You can get whatever type of wide receiver you want at any point in this draft. If you want a speedster, you want a route runner. You want an undersized guy. You can find it.”
Two guys he’d love to see fall to 61 are Christian Watson and Skyy Moore (you can read more about Moore here), but those are names you’ve likely heard before.
Let’s assume the 49ers don’t take a wideout at 61 and wait until later in the draft. What’s there?
“Holy freaking cow, what do you want? You want a 6’3”, deep guy, all right, cool. You’ve got guys like Justyn Ross. He’s a lotta, lotta fun. You want the small shifty guy. You’ve got Velus Jones out of Tennessee. He doesn’t run a very good route tree, but you just find a way to give him the ball and let him do his thing.”
One other player to keep an eye on beyond the first two days? Tyquan Thornton, out of Baylor.
“The biggest metamorphosis that this offense could have is the return of the deep ball, which has been nonexistent. So get somebody that’s not Travis Benjamin that can run downfield. If there’s one player that I could pencil in, it would be a fifth-round pick for Tyquan Thornton. Remember, he ran the 4.21 (later changed to 4.28). He’s 6’2”, he runs a decent route tree, it’s not that advanced, but he would be that burner.”
Slot Corner: Kyler Gordon, Washington
“I am in love with this guy’s tape. He is a perfect slot corner that fits every single kind of mold that the 49ers like at quarterback. My favorite thing about him...I think the slot fade is our Achilles heel. You look at the last five games of the year going into the playoff stretch, it didn’t matter who we had there. It’s a weakness because of our scheme, but you have to compensate for that with better personnel that can play against that. Kyler Gordon, he’s got that route in spades. I doubt he’s there at 61, but he’s the one player that I’m comfortable trading up.”
Interior Offensive Line: Dylan Parham, Memphis
“The 49ers have a very zone-specific, lighter, more mobile interior offensive line trend. You’re going to be able to get some of these guys later. If you’re picking at 61, Dylan Parham is probably one of my favorite players in this draft. He is lightning quick - I love this dude.”
Parham had a very impressive Combine, including running the 40-yard dash in under five seconds.
#Memphis interior OL Dylan Parham, a member of NFL Network’s All-Combine team, impressed at his Pro Day yesterday. He has met with 12 OL coaches in person since the Combine and has 3 Top 30 visits. Most project him as a center and a Friday pick in the NFL. pic.twitter.com/0ZhZw1OAV6
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 25, 2022
All in all, Leo, John, and I talked about around twenty possible players for the 49ers 2022 draft class. Hopefully, you give us some of your time and learn a little more about these guys than you knew going in.
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Birdwatching Tourists in Mexico Get Stopped by Gunmen on Back Road
Aaron Payzant and Logan Howard were driving nearly 3,000 miles from Indiana to Cancun, Mexico. They were on a back road looking for birds to photograph, when out of nowhere, a truck raced past. What happened next gave them the scare of their lives.
Two birdwatchers expected a quiet vacation taking photos of tropical wildlife, so nothing prepared them for the nightmare they experienced in Mexico.
It started when Aaron Payzant and Logan Howard were driving nearly 3,000 miles from Indiana to Cancun.
They were on a back road looking for birds to photograph, when out of nowhere, a truck raced past. The gunmen leaped out and surrounded the duo’s car.
“I still remember seeing down the barrel of one guy's gun, thinking, this is it,” Payzant said.
Howard did his best to hide his terror while Payzant spoke to the gunmen as best he could. The gunmen reassured the Americans that they were not in danger.
“No problem, no problem,” one of them said. They even shook hands.
But Payzant was not convinced the danger had passed. “Please don't kill us,” he said.
They explained why they were so far off the beaten path — to find birds to photograph.
“Believe it or not, they didn't demand anything from us other than — get out of there. They told us that there was more people further up the road, and if we stayed on that road and didn't get out of there, they literally signaled [throat-slitting gesture],” Howard said.
The nightmare spooked them for the rest of the trip.
“We were really scared from that point on, like putting chairs against the hotel door at night. I couldn't sleep at night,” Payzant said.
The drama happened in 2020, but the video has just gone viral.
Perhaps the gunmen could have been a civilian patrol keeping a lid on the drug cartels, but the mystery may never be solved.
Just last month, the State Department reiterated its travel warning on Mexico, saying violent crime is widespread and common in the country.
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Bombshell Report: California Foster Family Allegedly Abused Turpin Siblings Under Their Care, Police Say
In 2018, five out of the 13 Turpin siblings that range in age from 2 to 29 were placed in the Olguins home months after they were rescued from the ‘house of horrors,” a report said.
A California foster family that took in nine children, including five of the Turpin siblings, whose story made national headlines after they were starved, tortured, and held captive by their biological parents, has been accused of allegedly sexually and physically abusing them in a new bombshell report, according to published news uproots.
Marcelino Camacho Olguin, 63, his wife Rosa Armida Olguin, 58, and their daughter Lennys Giovanna Olguin, 37, were arrested and charged in November 2021, The Press-Enterprise reported.
Marcelino Olguin faces multiple counts of lewd acts on a minor age 14 or 15, lewd acts on a minor younger than 14, false imprisonment, and willful child cruelty. Lennys Olguin and Rosa Olguin face charges that include false imprisonment, willful child cruelty and dissuading a witness, according to the criminal complaint filed in Superior Court in Riverside, the news outlet reported.
The alleged offenses occurred between April 2018 and March 2021, KESQ News 3 reported.
The Olguin's were arraigned in December, CBS News previously reported. All three pleaded not guilty and free on bail, the news outlet reported.
Marcelino Olguin is free on a $200,000 bond, while Rosa and Lennys Olguin are each free on $50,000 bail, a clerk from Riverside Hall Justice Court told Inside Edition Digital.
She said Marcelino Olguin, Rosa Olguin and Lenny Olguin each hired their own private attorney, the clerk told Inside Edition Digital
In April 2018, five out of the 13 Turpin siblings that range in age from 2 to 29 were placed in the Olguins' home months after they were rescued from the ‘house of horrors,” Fox News reported.
The children were rescued after one of the Turpin teens, Jordan Turpin, who was 17 at the time, escaped through a window and called 911, Inside Edition Digital previously reported.
The parents, Louise and David Turpin, were sentenced to 25 years in prison after they pleaded guilty to torturing and holding their children captive, Fox News reported.
Once freed, six younger children were placed in foster homes and the seven oldest kids were placed in assisted living, Inside Edition reported.
At the Olguin home, the minor and dependent adult foster children were sexually abused, pulled by their hair, and locked in their rooms, in a home that for some, was expected to represent a new, safer beginning, a Riverside County sheriff’s investigator said in a sworn affidavit written to obtain an arrest warrant, The Press-Enterprise reported.
Four of the girls in the Olguins' care, including two Turpin children, told officials they had been sexually assaulted, according to reports, Fox News reported.
According to an affidavit, “immediately after being placed at the Olguin’s, the three defendants 'pressure-questioned' the siblings about their traumatic past,” the investigator wrote, according to The Press-Enterprise.
“They forced the siblings to participate in a ‘circle confession talk.’ The siblings were forced to admit to their past sibling abuses, which their biological parents forced them to commit. The Olguins' told the siblings non-participation would result in not seeing or visiting with their older siblings in the future,” the investigator wrote, the news outlet reported.
When Inside Edition Digital reached out to Marcelino Olguin’s attorney, Paul Grech, he was unavailable for comment. Lennys Olguin’s attorney, Greg Rollins, was unavailable when Inside Edition Digital reached out for a plea.
However, Rosa Olguin’s attorney Joshua E. Matic, told Inside Edition Digital that they have entered a "not guilty plea."
“We will fight these allegations. We are denying all allegations and we’re willing to work with the DA on their investigation and ours as well,” Matic said.
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Did Will Smith Flee Los Angeles to Hide Out in Dubai With the Crown Prince?
Fazza, as the Crown Prince of Dubai is commonly known, allegedly flew Will Smith 8,000 miles away to escape the backlash from the Oscars slap.
Is Will Smith laying low in Dubai? The actor, now infamous for slapping comedian Chris Rock at the Oscars, may have fled Los Angeles and holed up in the Desert Kingdom, 8,000 miles across the globe, according to a news report.
“Days after the Oscar slap flap, Will was flown by his BFF, the Crown Prince of Dubai, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, aka ‘Fazza,’ to the middle Eastern kingdom so he could cool out while his bad press burns like a California wildfire,” according to an article penned by entertainment blogger Roger Friedman for his publication, Showbiz411.
Smith and the Crown Prince are longtime friends.
Smith often visits, and enjoys all the fringe benefits the wealthy nation has to offer, including indoor skiing and skydiving. He even made a documentary “Best Shape of My Life” in Dubai.
Meanwhile back home, Smith’s high-powered talent agency, the Creative Artists Agency (CAA), has been considering dropping him following the Oscars slap, the Daily Beast reported. CAA denies the reports and so far, they are sticking with him.
And the debate surrounding Smith and Rock continues, with many wondering why Rock didn’t defend himself and instead put both hands behind his back.
Rock reportedly has a psychological disorder known as nonverbal learning disability (NVLD), that made it difficult for him to fully comprehend that Smith was about to strike him.
Experts say he may not have been able to clearly read the expression on Smith's face.
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Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker Tie the Knot in Vegas After the Grammy Awards
Meanwhile Carrie Underwood and Martha Stewart mourned the loss of their pets Sunday night.
It was a Grammy night wedding for Kourtney Kardashian and Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker, who tied the knot in Las Vegas shortly after the awards ceremony.
Just hours after a steamy kiss on the red carpet and drummer Barker’s performance at the show, the couple reportedly eloped at the One Love Wedding Chapel in Vegas, where wedding packages start at just $99.
Grammy night, however, was less joyful for country singer Carrie Underwood, who announced the death of her dog Ace hours after she took home a Grammy for best roots gospel album.
“Last night my sweet Ace left this world … He will forever live on in our hearts and be forever missed," she wrote in a heartfelt tribute on Instagram.
Martha Stewart also took to Instagram Sunday to share heartbreaking news about her cat Princess Peony, who was tragically attacked and killed by her own dogs.
“The four dogs mistook her for an interloper and killed her defenseless little self,” she wrote.
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Tiger Woods Plans to Play in Master's Tournament 'as of Right Now'
The legendary golfer has already won five Green Jackets and intends to compete for his sixth just 14 months after a near-fatal accident.
Tiger Woods is planning to play in the Masters Tournament, he said Tuesday morning in a stunning announcement. “As of right now, I feel like I am going to play,” Woods said in a statement to the press. “As of right now.”
His decision to compete for a green jacket in the world’s most prestigious golf tournament, which he has won five times previously, comes just 14 months after he nearly lost his life in a horrific car accident.
Doctors at the time even considered amputating his right leg.
“It has been a tough, tough year,” Woods said.
All week long, crowds have been following Woods as he practiced his game at Augusta National, the golf club the Masters will be held at later this week.
“I’ve been very lucky to have great surgeons, great [physical therapists], that have worked on me virtually every day and we worked hard to get to this point,” he said in a statement.
Dr. Andrew Feldman is an orthopedic surgeon in New York, and told Inside Edition that one of the main concerns is that playing the Masters requires stamina. The walk around the course alone is more than four miles.
“It’s the recovery,” Woods speculated. “How am I going to get all the swelling out, and recover for the next day.”
Golf Digest’s Dan Rapaport says Woods’ announcement is one for the history books. “He looks pretty much perfectly normal when he’s swinging the club,” he said. “He’s careful if there’s any elevation and he uses the club as a cane sometimes.”
Last December Woods played in a tournament with his son Charlie, charming the nation with their matching outfits. They came in second place.
There was also a tender moment in March when his daughter, Sam Alexis, inducted him into the World Golf Hall of Fame.
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In Ivano-Frankivsk, in the western part of Ukraine, a bakery that shuttered for two weeks during the war has resumed business — and even employs Ukrainians displaced from other parts of the country.
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NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Kathy Gannon of The Associated Press about the Taliban backtracking on some of its promises for a more inclusive, less repressive Afghanistan.
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