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Skip to content Main Navigation Search Search for: Local Weather Investigations Videos Sports U.S. & World Traffic Newsletters Live TV Trending 24/7 streaming news Patriots offseason Super Bowl Q&A w/BPD commissioner Paris 2024 Olympics @Issue Recall Alert NBC Sports Boston Expand As Seen On	https://www.nbcboston.com/on-air/as-seen-on/teaghans-going-to-disney-make-a-wish-surprises-boy-10-with-disability/3265074/	2024-01-31T23:02:14Z
Even with only an EP to her name Ice Spice is arguably one of the biggest female rappers in the game today. And the baddy from the Bronx is out to keep her name hot out on these streets for 2024 and luckily for her, she knows how to do just that. Taking her talents to South Beach for her latest visuals to “Think U The Sht (Fart),” Ice Spice and her crew turn up in the 305 where they hit the beach, twerk at the bodegas and Icey flaunts stacks of cash that no doubt came from Jordan Poole’s bank account. Yeah, we’re not letting that one go, bro. Elsewhere Wiz Khalifa doesn’t seem to mind getting high on his own supply and in his clip for “Soak City Freestyle,” the mix martial artist practicing rapper indulges in some Khalifa Kush while rolling around the city before finding himself in his hotel suite, smoking up some more of his product. We hope that man gets his lungs checked out at least once a year. Just sayin.’ Check out the rest of today’s drops including work from Dej Loaf, Dthang Gz, and more. ICE SPICE – “THINK U THE SHT (FART)” WIZ KHALIFA – “SOAK CITY FREESTYLE” DEJ LOAF – “HOME” SHENSEEA FT. MASICKAY & DJ GENIUS – “HIT & RUN” DTHANG GZ – “HARD KNOCK LIFE/LAST DAY IN” ZEDDY WILL – “CHA CHA” ALBEE AL – “ALBEE FOR PRESIDENT” — Photo: Getty Ice Spice “Think U The Sh*t (Fart),” Wiz Khalifa “Soak City Freestyle” & More \| Daily Visuals 1.30.24 was originally published on hiphopwired.com	https://theboxhouston.com/11214291/ice-spice-think-u-the-sht-fart-wiz-khalifa-soak-city-freestyle-more-daily-visuals-1-30-24/	2024-01-31T23:02:14Z
New reports show a big academic recovery after schools reopened. But not for all students. Stanford professor Sean Reardon tells NPR's Mary Louise Kelly how the pandemic worsened education inequality. Copyright 2024 NPR New reports show a big academic recovery after schools reopened. But not for all students. Stanford professor Sean Reardon tells NPR's Mary Louise Kelly how the pandemic worsened education inequality. Copyright 2024 NPR	https://www.kclu.org/2024-01-31/u-s-students-are-starting-to-catch-up-in-school-unless-theyre-from-a-poor-area	2024-01-31T23:02:15Z
Burnaby wants refinery to pay $30K firefighting bill after Jan. 21 incident Burnaby's mayor and council are demanding answers – and looking to be reimbursed for a $30,000 firefighting bill – after an incident at the Parkland Refinery that prompted a public safety advisory and an air quality bulletin. At Monday's council meeting, Mayor Mike Hurley said he is calling for an independent investigation by the B.C. Energy Regulator. "I think it's so important to get to the bottom of this – what really happened, what was going on in that refinery on that day. I think the residents affected deserve those answers," he said. Hurley said he was left with questions when the acrid odour wafted over the area on Jan. 21, as were his concerned constituents. "I kept waiting for Parkland to step up and tell us what was going on," he said. "I thought that they would be out there letting us know what had happened and what particulates were being put into the air and how that can be mitigated as best as possible. That never happened." The refinery has issued several public statements about the incident, but Hurley said he remains troubled by what seems to be missing information – mentioning that he only learned that nine workers sought medical attention from a media report. "Parkland always talks about being good neighbors. This is not how good neighbors behave," he said. Hurley's motion passed unanimously, meaning he will now write to the regulator and ask for an investigation on the city's behalf, while also asking the environment minister to support the request. He noted during the meeting that the city itself "really has no way to manage the operations of a refinery," which is why he has to appeal to the province. In a separate motion, councillors Daniel Tetrault and Alison Gu asked for city staff to figure out how and if Burnaby can make the refinery pay for the fire department's reponse to the incident. "Burnaby taxpayers should not be on the hook for this. And it also sends a message that companies will be held accountable for damages they cause in their communities," Tetrault said. "This motion seeks to use essentially the only tool available to the city to be able to seek accountability for Burnaby residents," said Gu. The fire chief told council that the response – which included 34 firefighters and eight trucks – cost about $29,700. That motion also passed unanimously. CTV News has contacted Parkland Refinery for a response to the issues raised by mayor and council. This story will be updated if a response is received. CTVNews.ca Top Stories A grainy sonar image reignites excitement and skepticism over Earhart's final flight A grainy sonar image recorded by a private pilot has reinvigorated interest in one of the past century’s most alluring mysteries: What happened to Amelia Earhart when her plane vanished during her flight around the world in 1937? Here are the 5 Canadian cities with the fewest low-cost rental units: report Rental vacancy rates are the lowest in the country leaving renters in some Canadians cities priced out. Here's the least affordable places to rent. 'He thought it was the flu,' says widow of man who died of strep A A New Brunswick widow is urging Canadians with symptoms of Strep A to get tested or go to the hospital so that other families don’t have to deal with a loss like hers did. More than 400 kg of methamphetamine seized at Manitoba border; largest seizure in Prairie history The Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) seized 406 kilograms of suspected methamphetamine at a southern Manitoba border crossing earlier this month. Pilots describe 'bizarre' lights and 'triangles' over Canada in air traffic control audio At least four flights reported 'multiple lights sometimes in a triangle formation' high above the Canadian Prairies one morning earlier this month, according to air traffic control audio obtained by CTVNews.ca. B.C. employer sues workers for quitting without required notice B.C.'s small claims tribunal has weighed in on two cases where employers attempted to sue workers who quit without providing the notice required by their contracts. Locals race to preserve mysterious Newfoundland shipwreck Worried that it may disappear for good, residents in Cape Ray, N.L. tied up a mysterious shipwreck on Tuesday, anchoring it to the beach in a bid to preserve the wreckage and find some answers about its origins. Is Canada in a baby bust? Statistics Canada says the country’s fertility rate reached an all-time low of 1.33 children per woman in 2022, which is part of a downward trend that began in 2009. Here's how Canada's new foreign student visa cap could affect rents Canada's new limit on visas for international students will cool the high demand for rental units and slow the rate of rent hikes, but it won't necessarily be a big factor in solving the country's housing affordability crisis, observers say.	https://bc.ctvnews.ca/burnaby-wants-refinery-to-pay-30k-firefighting-bill-after-jan-21-incident-1.6750520	2024-01-31T23:02:15Z
"Market Advisory Group is a paid advertiser of Kansas City Spotlight and is responsible for this content." Market Advisory Group’s Julie Newton is here to answer your financial questions. As a financial advisor, she works with clients to craft the best retirement plan for their specific needs. Submit your question at AskOurAdvisor.com.	https://www.kshb.com/entertainment/kc-spotlight/preparing-for-tax-season-in-the-new-year	2024-01-31T23:02:15Z
Trump doesn’t answer when asked if he would use campaign funds to pay penalties in New York fraud, defamation cases. - Oops!Something went wrong.Please try again later. Donald Trump didn’t explicitly answer Wednesday when asked if he would use campaign funds to pay the penalties he owes writer E. Jean Carroll in her successful New York defamation case against him. “Do you plan to try to use campaign funds or PAC money to try to pay some of the penalties in the New York defamation and fraud cases?” a reporter asked Trump after his meeting with the labor union Teamsters in Washington, D.C. The former president asked the reporter to clarify her question several times before providing a response. “I didn’t do anything wrong. I mean, that’s been proven, as far as I’m concerned. And actually, we won in the Court of Appeals. You probably saw that. That case has been largely won in the Court of Appeals,” Trump said, referring to the civil fraud trial, which he has not won in the New York Court of Appeals. “That was a political case, coordinated with the White House by the attorney general, I assume is what you're talking about. And we won that case largely in the Court of Appeals.” On the E. Jean Carroll defamation case, Trump said, “That’s a ridiculous case. That case is a ridiculous case. We’re appealing it. She didn’t know anything about me. She didn’t know when it happened. There was nothing. People are looking at that case. It’s a disgrace. We’re appealing that case. We had a very hostile judge. We’re appealing that case. It’s a ridiculous case.”	https://news.yahoo.com/trump-doesn-t-answer-asked-171850059.html	2024-01-31T23:02:15Z
Southern Gaza has seen the heaviest fighting over the past few weeks. But bombing has restarted in the north and the humanitarian situation has worsened there. Copyright 2024 NPR Southern Gaza has seen the heaviest fighting over the past few weeks. But bombing has restarted in the north and the humanitarian situation has worsened there. Copyright 2024 NPR	https://www.wvpe.org/2024-01-31/as-israel-resumes-bombing-in-the-north-thousands-of-gazans-face-desperate-conditions	2024-01-31T23:02:16Z
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, speaks directly to victims and their family members during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. Anna Moneymaker / Getty Images Mark Zuckerberg was grilled by a Senate committee Wednesday over child safety on his platforms.In a striking moment, GOP Sen. Josh Hawley pushed Zuckerberg to face families whose kids were harmed.Zuckerberg was among the Big Tech CEOs at the hearing on online child safety. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg was pressured to turn and face the families of children who were harmed by social media companies head-on during a contentious Senate hearing on Wednesday. The shocking moment was prompted by Republican Sen. Josh Hawley during an intense hearing on online child safety before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Zuckerberg was among the five social media heads called to testify in the hearing, along with leaders from Snap, Discord, X, and TikTok. Hawley asked if Zuckerberg had apologized to the families, saying “your products are killing people.” He then asked Zuckerberg if he’d like to directly apologize to the families who attended the hearings whose children were harmed or died from the impacts of social media. Zuckerberg stood and faced the families watching the hearing: “No one should have to go through the things that your families have suffered, and this is why we invested so much,” he said. Families held photos of their children in the air as Zuckerberg addressed them. Several parents of children affected by social media companies were listening in on the hearing, according to NBC News, including Tony Roberts, who said his daughter died by suicide after viewing a simulated hanging on social media. “The bottom line is that we will never have what we want in this lifetime: our daughter back. So we’re here advocating for change,” Roberts told NBC News. Many senators in the hearing floated stripping away legal protections from social media companies, meaning they could be sued for child pornography or other sexually explicit material on their platforms	https://en.cedarnews.net/86729/task/mark-zuckerberg-was-pressured-to-physically-stand-up-and-face-families-affected-by-online-abuse/	2024-01-31T23:02:16Z
- Based in the Washington, D.C. area, Arlington specializes in government regulated industries - Since its inception in 1999, Arlington has invested in over 150 companies Arlington Capital Partners has launched Verus Aerospace, an Anaheim, California-based maker of complex aerostructure components for the aerospace, defense and space industries. No financial terms were disclosed. Verus is comprised of existing Arlington-backed companies Perfekta, Precision Machine Works, Arden Engineering, Premier Processing and Quality Forming. On the transaction, Peter Manos, a managing partner at Arlington Capital Partners said in a statement, “We are excited about the launch of Verus Aerospace, signifying an initiative to fortify our focus and position in the aerospace and defense industry. We have created one of the largest pure-play manufacturers of ultra complex and large aerostructure components in the industry.” Based in the Washington, D.C. area, Arlington specializes in government regulated industries. Since its inception in 1999, Arlington has invested in over 150 companies.	https://www.pehub.com/arlington-capital-rolls-out-new-manufacturer-verus-aerospace/	2024-01-31T23:02:16Z
Opinion: Why Megyn Kelly’s fake feminism is so chilling Opinion by Holly Thomas (CNN) — In June 2021, as America reeled in the aftermath of the January 6 insurrection, commentator Jonathan Rauch described former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon’s media strategy thus: “This is not about persuasion; This is about disorientation.” In a sentence, Rauch encapsulated an approach that’s become increasingly popular among much of the right. Rather than follow a clear line of reasoning, zigzag back and forth between arguments. Rather than offer one explanation for any given event, offer several. And perhaps most effectively of all, co-opt the ideas and language of the left to cut through to an ever larger, ever more confused audience. It’s not about persuasion, it’s about disorientation. We’ve seen examples of this across many of the most debated news stories and political debates of the past few years. The hypocrisy of billionaire and former President Donald Trump raging against the elites, the crass inhumanity of anti-maskers invoking George Floyd’s final words during their protests and the weird, inside-out logic of purported feminists arguing against women’s reproductive rights, to name a few. This week, a new example came into view. The unsubstantiated, misleading misogyny of former Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly’s tirade about the harm plastic surgery does to women. It went like this. Toward the end of a recent episode of “The Megyn Kelly Show,” a SiriusXM program that also streams on YouTube, Kelly pulled up what she said was a “relatively recent” photo of “The Boys” actress Erin Moriarty. She cooed over how “beautiful” Moriarty was — “so beautiful that she was becoming a very famous Hollywood actress.” Kelly then pulled up a second image of Moriarty, this time wearing very different makeup. She declared that the actress had “completely changed her face.” Kelly lamented what she described as Moriarty’s new “Kim Kardashian lips,” a nose “so skinny it looks like a pencil now” and “what appear to me to be cheek implants.” “I’m starting — not to pick on this Moriarty gal,” she said. But “more and more young women are doing this…. It’s not about an objection to plastic surgery. It’s about an obsession with turning yourself into this fake version of yourself.” The next several minutes were spent conferring with her guest, the conservative political commentator Michael Knowles, about the second photograph and its apparent implications. Kelly suggested that Moriarty’s apparent “obsession” was a sign of “mental illness.” Knowles agreed, adding that they denoted a social media-driven “hyper-reality” that drove women to alter their appearances until they look “grotesque.” The only element of Knowles’ analysis that Kelly disagreed with was his view that women almost never look better after plastic surgery. “I’ve seen a lot of women benefit from, in particular, nose jobs,” she mused, before reemphasizing her belief that Moriarty and women like her have a “mental disorder.” Finally, she confessed to having wondered initially whether the second photo was “an AI-generated face.” It was, of course, nonsense. But it was nonsense that caused Moriarty herself very real distress. Over the weekend, Moriarty posted a detailed response to her Instagram page. She said that since Kelly’s show had aired, she’d “BARELY been able to eat and sleep.” She pointed out that the alleged “before” photo, which Kelly claimed had been taken about a year ago, was in fact about a decade old. The comments made during the segment, Moriarty stressed, were “disgustingly false,” and “counterproductive to the degree of being ironically misogynistic.” A representative for Kelly did not respond to multiple outlets’ requests for comment. “Ironically misogynistic” is exactly right. Throughout her segment on Moriarty, Kelly latched onto what might, in other hands, under other circumstances, have been sympathetic and important themes. She flagged mental health, the pressures put on women by social media and the beauty industry and the struggle to remain authentic in an increasingly “fake,” AI-dominated world. In Kelly’s hands, however, those ideas were twisted. Mental illness wasn’t suggested in terms of sympathy or curiosity, but condemnation. The beauty industry wasn’t the target, nor, more importantly, the patriarchal, capitalist systems that fuel it. But the women who fail (in her opinion) to look “classy” were. And, as Moriarty pointed out, the entire basis for Kelly’s argument — that she’d drastically altered her appearance in a very short space of time — was utterly misconstrued. Unfortunately for Moriarty, the damage is done. Observers posted vicious comments about her appearance. Moriarty said she would be taking “an extensive if not permanent break” from social media and in her words, she experienced “one of the most challenging weeks” of her life. So much for Kelly’s concerns about her mental health. Moriarty’s peace of mind is not the only potential casualty, though. As history has proven, the more such sensitive themes and language are used so disingenuously, the harder it becomes for those who mean well to deploy them sincerely and effectively. As author and social activist Naomi Klein wrote in her book “Doppelganger: A Trip into the Mirror World” when discussing how anti-vaxxers co-opted the phrase “bodily integrity:” “Abusing such terms is dangerous: it drains them of their intended meaning, their legibility, and power.” To apply the principle in this instance: the more people like Megyn Kelly use phrases like “mental illness” to underpin their prejudiced, callous thinking, the harder it becomes to have a sensible, empathetic discussion using that same language. As Rauch put it: It’s not about persuasion, it’s about disorientation. The-CNN-Wire ™ & © 2024 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All rights reserved.	https://keyt.com/cnn-opinion/2024/01/31/opinion-why-megyn-kellys-fake-feminism-is-so-chilling/	2024-01-31T23:02:17Z
There's only one week left until Taylor Swift's first Eras Tour show of 2024. "We are all stretching to prep for that tour choreo," Taylor Nation captioned an Instagram photo of Taylor's beloved cat Olivia Benson stretching her leg in the air. "One more week until our first #TSTheErasTour show of the year!" Funnily enough, Taylor posted the same photo with a similar caption to her IG during the original Reputation era on February 5, 2018, leaving fans to speculate if the rerecorded version of that album was soon on the way. "THIS IS NOT FUNNY ANYMORE!! TELL US WHAT THIS MEANS??HELLO?? TAYLOR??" a fan commented on Taylor Nation's post. Dua Lipa's music video for her breakout hit song, "New Rules," has reached a new milestone over on YouTube. The video has now crossed 3 billion views, the first of hers to achieve this number. Speaking of Dua, she was photographed enjoying a walk with her boyfriend, Callum Turner, in Beverly Hills, California, on Tuesday. The couple was pictured smiling and kissing as they wrapped their arms around each other during their romantic stroll. Ed Sheeran sang his heart out at a karaoke bar on Tuesday while on tour in Japan. He posted a video recapping the evening to Instagram, where he serenaded fans with his own hit track "Shape of You." He captioned the video, "Surprised some Japanese fans at karaoke yesterday with @10969taka, great fun." Copyright © 2024, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.	https://www.powerorlando.com/news/music-notes-taylor/BX4QPSOWDSDGYS6UQFWEU7Y5ZY/	2024-01-31T23:02:17Z
NFL Hall of Famer Dick Vermeil on Jalen Hurts, Nick Sirianni and what happened to the Eagles In this episode of Gallen of Questions, Dick Vermeil sits with Pat Gallen to discuss Nick Sirianni, Jalen Hurts and what happened with the 2023 Philadelphia Eagles.	https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/video/nfl-hall-of-famer-dick-vermeil-on-jalen-hurts-nick-sirianni-and-what-happened-to-the-eagles/	2024-01-31T23:02:19Z
NETGEAR gets new CEO NETGEAR has announced a huge change in its leadership structure. Patrick C.S. Lo, the company’s co-founder, CEO, and Chairman of the Board, is set to retire from his executive role. Lo, who has been instrumental in shaping NETGEAR’s trajectory since its inception, will continue to provide his expertise as a strategic advisor until July 2024, ensuring a smooth transition. Following a rigorous selection process, Charles (CJ) Prober has been appointed as the new CEO, a decision that has garnered the full support of the Board. Prober’s extensive background in consumer electronics, software, and subscription services aligns with NETGEAR’s strategic objectives, positioning him as the ideal successor to lead the company’s future initiatives. Prober’s appointment is the culmination of a year-long, thorough search by the Board, reflecting their commitment to maintaining NETGEAR’s leadership in the industry. With an impressive career spanning various key positions at Life360, Tile, GoPro, and Electronic Arts (EA), Prober brings a wealth of experience in fostering growth, leading transformations, and driving innovation. Reflecting on his impressive journey, Lo shares, “When Mark Merrill and I founded NETGEAR 28 years ago, the internet was beginning to show its impact on the world, We seized the opportunity, and we’ve been innovating and leading the industry in the creation of advanced networking technologies for homes and businesses around the world ever since. We’ve pushed the boundaries of what can be experienced in a connected world, and I am all for the next chapter of the NETGEAR story.” Image Credit: Zurijeta/Shutterstock	https://betanews.com/2024/01/31/netgear-new-ceo/	2024-01-31T23:02:19Z
Cite Your Sources: Legacy Media Companies Massive Layoffs Threaten News Coverage In An Election Year Several legacy media companies have faced huge layoffs. Read more about what this could mean for news in an election year. Elon Musk recently provided an update on the ambitious venture of Neuralink, his brain-machine interface company. Musk announced that the first human has received a brain implant from Neuralink, marking a significant milestone in the company’s quest to facilitate wireless connections between human brains and electronic devices. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning […] Sgt. William Jerome Rivers, Spc. Kennedy Ladon Sanders and Spc. Breonna Alexsondria Moffett were all killed in a drone attack in Jordan. They were also Black. Here's why that matters. The post All 3 US Soldiers Killed In Jordan Drone Attack Were Black People From Georgia appeared first on NewsOne.	https://praisebaltimore.com/	2024-01-31T23:02:19Z
(MENAFN- IANS) Stockholm, Feb 1 (IANS) A suspected dangerous object has been found outside the Israeli embassy in Stockholm, the media reported. Rebecca Landberg, Press Spokesperson of the Swedish police was quoted by Swedish Television (SVT) as saying on Wednesday that the object was assessed as a genuine explosive device, and it had been destroyed on the spot. Landberg told SVT that the object was placed by the fence of the embassy area, and that it was the embassy personnel who found the item, Xinhua news agency reported. The police have reportedly started a preliminary investigation. --IANS int/khz MENAFN31012024000231011071ID1107793792 Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.	https://menafn.com/1107793792/Suspected-Dangerous-Object-Found-At-Israeli-Embassy-In-Stockholm	2024-01-31T23:02:19Z
BELLEVUE, Wash. — Jan. 31, 2024 —The community of Henrietta, NY has a new reason to celebrate, as T-Mobile opened its newest Customer Experience Center (CEC) this week, with plans to bring up to 1,000 jobs with it. The 83,000-square-foot facility features various amenities for employees, including a basketball court, patio, gym, theater room, massage chairs and more. This center embodies T-Mobile's commitment to creating a positive and engaging work environment for employees. "We’re thrilled that T-Mobile's Customer Experience Center is now complete," said Larry Petrone, Director, T-Mobile's Customer Experience Center in Henrietta. "It truly takes a village and with the support of so many in this amazing community — from local business leaders to various government entities — T-Mobile is officially a part of Greater Rochester! It's our hope that the CEC's impact will reach far beyond just economic contributions, but also through employee volunteerism, community engagement and pride." The Henrietta Chamber of Commerce and Regional Transit Service (RTS) have also expressed their excitement for the opening of T-Mobile's CEC. "Greater Rochester Chamber is thrilled to welcome T-Mobile to our community," said Bob Duffy, President and CEO, Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce. "Their investment in this new Customer Experience Center showcases the potential for growth and innovation within our region and will serve to boost our local economy through hundreds of new, good-paying jobs with incredible benefits. On behalf of Greater Rochester Chamber, I want to thank Larry Petrone and T-Mobile’s leadership for their commitment to our region." Miguel Velázquez, Chief Executive Officer at the Regional Transit Service added "With the expansion of one of our routes and addition of a new bus stop near the center on Clay Road, we are excited to see and support T-Mobile's commitment to the Greater Rochester region and its customers. We look forward to a successful partnership and the positive impact it will bring for our community." T-Mobile plans to host an official ribbon cutting and celebration with community leaders in the spring, so stay tuned for details. T-Mobile Launches Hiring Campaign In addition to the completion of the CEC, T-Mobile has also launched a hiring campaign for around 70 new Account Associate and other frontline positions as it looks to bring additional job opportunities to the region. These roles will specialize in providing reliable resolutions, account management and customer education to T-Mobile's customers. As part of a Team of Experts, these positions play an important role in delivering a best-in-class customer care experience. New hires will receive competitive pay starting at $20 per hour and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition assistance and T-Mobile plan discounts. T-Mobile also offers family resources, such as childcare subsidies and wellness support and investment opportunities, such as 401k plans and annual Employee Stock Grants. Interested candidates can learn more and apply on T-Mobile's Career website https://careers.t-mobile.com/rochester/. After an initial screening, qualified candidates will be invited to attend in-person hiring events. The expected start date for these positions is March. Community Commitment T-Mobile's presence in Henrietta not only brings job opportunities and economic growth to the community, but also a commitment to giving back and being actively involved. With the completion of the new CEC and the launch of the hiring campaign, T-Mobile has solidified its dedication to the community of Henrietta and Greater Rochester. With an expanding presence in New York, T-Mobile is also focused on helping to make a difference in communities across the state. T-Mobile’s Hometown Grant Program provides funding to 100 small towns each year to use toward city beautification projects, public improvements and more. Since launching the five-year program in 2021, five towns in New York — Akwesasne, Otisville, Potsdam, Town of Poughkeepsie, and Village of Arcade — have already received grants totaling nearly $225,000. T-Mobile is also actively engaged in connecting students across the state through its $10.7B initiative, Project 10Million. The initiative is aimed at helping close the digital divide in education by offering free internet connectivity and mobile hotspots to up to 10 million eligible student households nationwide. Through T-Mobile’s education programs, the company has connected over 690,000 students across 215 New York school districts and is also offering districts free and heavily subsidized data plans and access to affordable laptops and tablets. # # # About T-Mobile T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ: TMUS) is America’s supercharged Un-carrier, delivering an advanced 4G LTE and transformative nationwide 5G network that will offer reliable connectivity for all. T-Mobile’s customers benefit from its unmatched combination of value and quality, unwavering obsession with offering them the best possible service experience and undisputable drive for disruption that creates competition and innovation in wireless and beyond. Based in Bellevue, Wash., T-Mobile provides services through its subsidiaries and operates its flagship brands, T-Mobile, Metro by T-Mobile and Sprint. For more information please visit: https://www.t-mobile.com	https://www.t-mobile.com/news/business/t-mobile-opens-new-customer-experience-center-in-henrietta	2024-01-31T23:02:19Z
Chelsea were overpowered and outclassed as they sustained a brutal 4-1 defeat against Premier League leaders Liverpool on Wednesday. The Blues were second best from beginning to end as Jurgen Klopp's team ran rampant at Anfield against a group of players who looked like deer caught in headlights at times. The scoreline would have been worse, too, had Darwin Nunez not hit the woodwork an incredible four times in the game. The Blues went into the game sat 10th in the top-flight, but they put up less of a fight against Liverpool than Championship team Norwich City did in their FA Cup clash at the weekend. The defensive line up of Axel Disasi, Thiago Silva, Benoit Badiashile and, the worst culprit, Ben Chilwell were floundering right from the start and left poor goalkeeper Dorde Petrovic completely exposed throughout the first half. Chilwell gave away the ball while Silva and Badiashile did little to stop Diogo Jota from powering through and scoring the first Liverpool goal. Then Chilwell left Raheem Sterling on his own down the left by wrapping himself up with Jota to allowt Conor Bradley double the lead. Badiashile then gave away a penalty, but Nunez's wastefulness from the spot was the only thing that kept Liverpool from being out of sight by half-time. Chelsea went 48 minutes without hiavinga shot and by the time Enzo Fernandez's tame long-range effort went into Alisson's hands in first-half stoppage time, Liverpool had created 15 attempts. So miserable were they that coach Mauricio Pochettino had to make three changes at half-time. The changes did have an influence, though, as after going 3-0 down following a Dominik Szoboszlai header, Carney Chukwuemeka drove forward and found Christopher Nkunku to lash in a consolation with 20 minutes left to play. Shortly afterwards, they should have had a penalty for a foul on the France forward, but their protests were waved away by the referee for the second time in the game. There was no such turnaround, though, as Liverpool went on to hit the bar once again before Luis Diaz slid in his team's fourth after Badiashile lost track of the Colombian at the back post. GOAL rates Pochettino's players from Anfield...	https://www.goal.com/en-bh/lists/chelsea-player-ratings-vs-liverpool-ben-chilwell-noni-madueke/bltac72f1390259d143	2024-01-31T23:02:19Z
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Charlie Wilson received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, with collaborators like Snoop Dogg attending the ceremony honoring him. For Charlie Wilson, the road to being an R&B legend has been a long and eventful one. Another milestone in that journey occurred on Monday (January 29) as he was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The 71-year-old lead singer of The Gap Band reminisced over a moment in his past when he first arrived in Los Angeles while addressing the crowd at the ceremony. “But I was walking in front of Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, and I was trying to put my hands in the hands on the sidewalk. I was like, ‘Wow, what if I can get this one day?’, Wilson said. “Some woman walking by said, ‘That’s not impossible.’ I said, ‘But I’m talking about me.’ She said, ‘Yeah, and I’m telling you it’s not impossible. It might be improbable, but not impossible.’ And now, here it is — so many years later, and I’m getting that star on Hollywood Boulevard.” Snoop Dogg, a frequent collaborator of Wilson’s, praised the singer for being a vault of knowledge for him. “That’s the treasure to me. because when we get in this industry, we don’t really have people who we can count on, who we can go to. We get so far in this industry that you lose contact,” said the rapper. “So, to have somebody like you to stay in my life and to be there for me and my family means the world to me, Charlie.” Charlie Wilson underwent the highs of fame and the lows – after the success of The Gap Band, he struggled with addiction and homelessness for most of the 1990s. That decade, however, would see him revitalized through being featured on numerous tracks by Hip-Hop artists and a solo career. He’d earn 13 Grammy Award nominations, a BET Lifetime Achievement Award, and a Soul Train Icon award. Wilson also successfully overcame prostate cancer in 2008 and is now a Prostate Cancer Foundation spokesperson. “I’m still here to be able to tell my story and be able to dance and sing and have a good time on the stage,” said Wilson. “All the things I’ve ever prayed for, they all came to pass. I really sort of am Superman — I’m faster than all of the speeding bullets that came after me.” — Photo: Getty “Uncle” Charlie Wilson Gets Star On Hollywood Walk of Fame was originally published on hiphopwired.com	https://theboxhouston.com/11214292/uncle-charlie-wilson-gets-star-on-hollywood-walk-of-fame/	2024-01-31T23:02:20Z
MIAMI — A federal judge has dismissed the Walt Disney Company's lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Disney sued after DeSantis and state lawmakers removed its self-governing status in 2023. Backed by Republican lawmakers, DeSantis dissolved a special district near Orlando that for more than fifty years had governed Walt Disney World. He acted after Disney's CEO opposed a law limiting how sex orientation and gender identity can be discussed in the schools. The Parental Rights in Education Act was labeled "Don't Say Gay" by opponents. At DeSantis' request, Florida's GOP-controlled legislature created a new special district, the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, controlled by the Republican Governor's appointees. Disney sued in federal court, saying DeSantis was retaliating against the company, punishing it for exercising its First Amendment right to freedom of speech. Disney also canceled plans for a $1 billion campus in Florida. In a 17-page order, U.S. District Judge Allen Winsor dismissed the case, saying Disney lacks standing to sue the governor. The judge also said while Disney could sue the new DeSantis-appointed board, it hadn't shown evidence that actions by the new board had harmed the company. In addition, Winsor said the law prohibits plaintiffs from bringing a free speech challenge to constitutionally enacted laws. A DeSantis spokesman hailed the decision saying, "the Corporate Kingdom is over. The days of Disney controlling its own government and being placed above the law are long gone. Disney is still just one of many corporations in the state and they do not have a right to their own special government." Disney says it will "press forward with its case." In a statement after the ruling, a company spokesperson said, "If left unchallenged, this would set a dangerous precedent and give license to states to weaponize their official powers to punish the expression of political viewpoints they disagree with." Disney and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District board are also embroiled in lawsuits in state court. Copyright 2024 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.	https://www.kclu.org/national-and-global/2024-01-31/a-federal-judge-dismisses-disneys-lawsuit-against-florida-gov-ron-desantis	2024-01-31T23:02:21Z
Driver ejected in fatal crash on Kitchener highway A section of Highway 7/8 eastbound in Kitchener was shut down for several hours on Wednesday as police investigated a fatal crash. OPP Sgt. Kerry Schmidt said police got a call about a rollover near Trussler Road just before 11 a.m. Only one vehicle was involved. It ended up in the centre ditch. The driver was ejected and was lying on the highway, Schmidt said. “First responders and passersby were providing whatever first aid they could,” he said. “Paramedics got to the scene and attempted to resuscitate, unfortunately he was pronounced deceased at the scene.” Emergency crews respond to a crash on Highway 7/8 in Kitchener on Jan. 31, 2024. (Terry Kelly/CTV Kitchener) Speaking around noon, Schmidt said collision reconstructionists and representatives from the coroner’s office were on their way to the scene. He said investigators would work to identify the man who was killed and also what caused the crash. “If you have any information that can assist us with identifying and placing the vehicle and the driver prior to this crash, please call the Cambridge detachment,” he said. Schmidt said the road was dry, so no environmental factors appear to have contributed to the crash. "Mechanically, that's what we're going to be looking at in terms of the vehicle and then obviously the human factor as well, trying to understand what was happening in that vehicle prior to the collision," he explained. The eastbound lanes of Highway 7/8 were closed at Trussler and traffic was rerouted. As of 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, they had reopened. CTVNews.ca Top Stories A grainy sonar image reignites excitement and skepticism over Earhart's final flight A grainy sonar image recorded by a private pilot has reinvigorated interest in one of the past century’s most alluring mysteries: What happened to Amelia Earhart when her plane vanished during her flight around the world in 1937? Here are the 5 Canadian cities with the fewest low-cost rental units: report Rental vacancy rates are the lowest in the country leaving renters in some Canadians cities priced out. Here's the least affordable places to rent. 'He thought it was the flu,' says widow of man who died of strep A A New Brunswick widow is urging Canadians with symptoms of Strep A to get tested or go to the hospital so that other families don’t have to deal with a loss like hers did. More than 400 kg of methamphetamine seized at Manitoba border; largest seizure in Prairie history The Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) seized 406 kilograms of suspected methamphetamine at a southern Manitoba border crossing earlier this month. Pilots describe 'bizarre' lights and 'triangles' over Canada in air traffic control audio At least four flights reported 'multiple lights sometimes in a triangle formation' high above the Canadian Prairies one morning earlier this month, according to air traffic control audio obtained by CTVNews.ca. B.C. employer sues workers for quitting without required notice B.C.'s small claims tribunal has weighed in on two cases where employers attempted to sue workers who quit without providing the notice required by their contracts. Locals race to preserve mysterious Newfoundland shipwreck Worried that it may disappear for good, residents in Cape Ray, N.L. tied up a mysterious shipwreck on Tuesday, anchoring it to the beach in a bid to preserve the wreckage and find some answers about its origins. Is Canada in a baby bust? Statistics Canada says the country’s fertility rate reached an all-time low of 1.33 children per woman in 2022, which is part of a downward trend that began in 2009. Here's how Canada's new foreign student visa cap could affect rents Canada's new limit on visas for international students will cool the high demand for rental units and slow the rate of rent hikes, but it won't necessarily be a big factor in solving the country's housing affordability crisis, observers say.	https://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/driver-ejected-in-fatal-crash-on-kitchener-highway-1.6749979	2024-01-31T23:02:21Z
The International Olympic Committee is still not impressed with Italy's determination to spend about $90 million rebuilding a historic bobsled track for the 2026 Winter Games. The IOC's latest statement Wednesday on the public rift came one day after local organizers of the Milan-Cortina d'Ampezzo Olympics moved ahead with a plan to revive a century-old sliding track in the Dolomites ski resort. Aiming to avoid construction costs and potential white elephant venues, the IOC wants the Winter Games, opening in just two years' time, to use an existing track — with two nearby options in St. Moritz, Switzerland and Igls, Austria. The issue has become one of Italian national pride to avoid paying another country to stage 12 of the 116 medal events. "The IOC firmly believes that the existing number of sliding centers, globally, is sufficient for the current number of athletes and competitions in the sports of bobsleigh, luge, and skeleton," the Olympic body said in a statement. SEE MORE: Lions vs. 49ers draws larger TV audience than Chiefs vs. Ravens The IOC's opposition to an Italian renewal project on such a tight schedule — either at Cortina or Cesana, the now-closed sliding track at the 2006 Turin Olympics that was previously considered — has been publicly clear since its annual meeting in October held in Mumbai, India. "(Only) existing and already operating tracks should be considered due to the very tight timeline remaining," the IOC said in a statement, stating it had been "unequivocal that no permanent venue should be built without a clear and viable legacy plan." Italy's deputy prime minister detailed his country’s position Tuesday. "It is not acceptable for the bobsled races to take place outside Italy," Antonio Tajani said on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. "We will do everything to achieve the goal." Still, the Italian organizing committee aims to have a back-up plan if renovating the Cortina track used at the 1956 Winter Games is not ready by March next year. The committee said after a board meeting Tuesday its plans rest on signing a contract with a Parma-based construction company that has offered to rebuild the Cortina track for $89 million. Trending stories at Scrippsnews.com	https://www.kshb.com/ioc-pushes-back-on-90m-plan-to-rebuild-olympics-bobsled-track	2024-01-31T23:02:21Z
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with constitutional scholar Philip Bobbitt about the effort from House Republicans to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Copyright 2024 NPR NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with constitutional scholar Philip Bobbitt about the effort from House Republicans to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Copyright 2024 NPR	https://www.wvpe.org/2024-01-31/constitutional-scholar-says-gop-charges-against-mayorkas-dont-meet-impeachment-bar	2024-01-31T23:02:22Z
US Under Secretary of State: Putin will get "nice surprises" on battlefield in 2024 - Oops!Something went wrong.Please try again later. - Oops!Something went wrong.Please try again later. Victoria Nuland, US Under Secretary of State, is confident that 2024 is of great strategic importance for Ukraine and will bring certain "solid successes" on the battlefield. Source: European Pravda, citing Nuland during a meeting with journalists in Kyiv on 31 January Details: Asked about her discussions with Ukrainian officials on the strategy for 2024, Nuland said she was leaving Kyiv "more encouraged about [Ukraine's] unity and resolve, about 2024 and its absolute strategic importance for Ukraine". Quote: "I also leave with greater confidence that, even as Ukraine strengthens its defences, Mr Putin is going to get some nice surprises on the battlefield, and Ukraine will make some very strong success this year." Nuland also believes that the US Congress will vote for additional aid to Ukraine, given its importance if the country is to "survive and thrive". European officials have repeatedly emphasised the importance of 2024 for Ukraine in the context of countering Russia's full-scale aggression. It has previously been reported that European institutions and EU member states have pledged to provide Ukraine with military support worth at least €21 billion. Support UP or become our patron!	https://news.yahoo.com/us-under-secretary-state-putin-191322922.html	2024-01-31T23:02:22Z
With help from Shawn Ness Education leaders and advocates are backing new legislation that they say could bring more than $1.8 billion in tax dollars back to school districts. A coalition that includes several state advocacy groups and unions is calling for the passage of a bill that would prohibit Industrial Development Authorities from abating property taxes that would go to school districts across New York. In a letter sent to Senate and Assembly leaders today, the group points to the diverted funds as another fiscal hardship school districts are expected to overcome. According to an analysis of New York’s local tax data by the union-backed group Good Jobs First, school districts missed out on $1.8 billion in the 2021 fiscal year that went instead to lower companies’ tax bills. The report equates that to an average $541 per student, but notes there is a disproportionate impact on communities with students of color. “We are sick of our schools being shortchanged,” New York State United Teachers president Melinda Person said at a Capitol news conference. “We need this bill because our schools deserve all the resources they’ve been promised…We don’t support tax breaks that drain the resources from our schools.” Sen. Sean Riley (D-Buffalo) said there is bipartisan support for his bill to limit IDAs, especially given the governor’s proposal for school aid that would result in cuts to some districts. “When a business is exempted from the property tax, they’re saving money, but they’re saving it at the expense of every other taxpayer,” Ryan said. “It creates shortfalls in our school districts, the state taxpayer, or the local taxpayer is forced to fill the gap.” The letter was signed by the state’s teachers union, AFL-CIO, American Federation of State, County, Municipal Employees – as well as the state Association of School Board; the state Council of School Superintendents and the Parent Teacher Association. REPUBLICANS PROTEST PRISON CLOSURES: Assemblymember Chris Tague, along with his Republican colleagues and a handful of prison employees. held a press conference in protest of Hochul’s budget proposal to close of up to five prisons. The facilities hold about 500 inmates each. Under current state law, the governor is required to give prisons at least a one-year notice before moving forward with a prison closure; Hochul’s proposal only gives the prisons 90 days, the lawmakers contended. “We are once again watching ignorance and a lack common sense governing the state of New York. Instead of talking to corrections officers and prison staff, Governor Hochul thinks the best course of action… is to bypass state law and close up to five prisons…” Tague, whose district cuts across the Hudson Valley and Mohawk Valley, said. The Division of Budget projected the closures would be able to save $77 million in the coming fiscal year and $128 million in the first full year of the closures. There is currently a ratio among most prisons across the state of 50 inmates to one correctional officer, unions said. Randi Diantonio, the vice president of the Public Employees Federation, said the closures would not just affect the inmates and correctional officers, but also the hundreds of doctors, nurses, mental health professionals, as well as the vocational and rehabilitative professionals. “We are losing every two weeks approximately 54 COs, and there are only 50 to 100 currently in training or at the academy. If, and when we close five prisons, that is not a long term sustainable solution,” Assemblymember Brian Maher, whose district contains four prisons, said. For her part, Hochul has continued a trend of closing prisons and trying to lower the state’s number of inmates through other programs.— Shawn Ness HOCHUL’S APPOINTMENTS: The second floor is staffing up. Hochul will announce later today 11 new appointments to her office, shared first with Playbook. The appointments include Edgar Santana, the governor’s new executive deputy secretary. Ivan Acosta, a former budget official for the New York City mayor’s office, has been appointed deputy chief of staff. Shanna Cassidy, a former legislative director for state Sen. Joe Addabbo, has been appointed assistant secretary to the governor. Colleen Deacon, a former staffer for Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, is now the deputy secretary for upstate intergovernmental affairs. Daniel Dornbaum, formerly at the state Democratic Committee, has been appointed assistant secretary to governor. Jacqueline Paredes, a former NYSUT official, has been appointed assistant secretary for legislative affairs. Shirley Paul has been elevated to assistant counsel for judiciary. Jessica Scaperotti, who most recently worked in real estate development, has been appointed assistant secretary for cabinet affairs. Stevens Martinez has become the deputy secretary for Long Island intergovernmental affairs. Robert Calarco, a former DEC official, is now the governor’s assistant secretary for Long Island intergovernmental affairs. Angel Vasquez is now the deputy secretary for downstate intergovernmental affairs. — Nick Reisman STATE POLICE LEADERSHIP: Hochul tapped Steven James today to become the next superintendent of the State Police. Hochul used her announcement made at a State Police troop headquarters in suburban Albany to put an exclamation point on her approach to addressing voters’ concerns over public safety. “People say defund the police; I say fund the police to the greatest extent possible,” she said. Hochul pointed to her $233 billion budget proposal that includes efforts to address retail theft by spending $25 million to bolster law enforcement in tackling the problem. At the same time, Hochul said she was confident James’ nomination would clear the Democratic-led state Senate. “I feel really good about it,” she told reporters. “I spoke with both leaders yesterday. They’re excited about his nomination. We feel really good about someone who has been clearly vetted over 32 years of public service to this institution.” A person familiar with the discussions in the Legislature said the nomination, at the moment, won’t be a repeat of her ill-fated appointment of Hector LaSalle last year to lead the Court of Appeals. James started his career as a state trooper and rose through the ranks to become a deputy superintendent. He was retired and living in Florida when the post was offered. “I always had that burning desire,” he said. “When you come through the academy as a recruit, they tell you that one day you can aspire to be the superintendent. I was naïve enough to believe it and look at where I’m standing.” — Nick Reisman LABOR, LABOR BETTER: The state Department of Labor is way behind on investigating labor law violations in New York City, according to a new audit from Comptroller Tom DiNapoli’s office. Some 80 percent of wage theft cases weren’t resolved within the one-year timeframe. And two-thirds of the child labor investigations weren’t completed within three months, as is the target. Workplace infractions like wage theft and child labor law violations are up nationally, DiNapoli notes, but New York is struggling with the workload. Recommendations included a new central intake unit for cases and collaborating with the city Department of Education on child labor cases. — Jeff Coltin RIGHT TO SHELTER UPDATE: The city’s homeless services commissioner insisted today that the administration is not retreating from the longstanding “right-to-shelter” requirement — as the city continues mediation talks with the Legal Aid Society on the future of the mandate. The administration went to court last year to try to suspend the requirement for single adults during times of emergency — like the current migrant influx, which has overwhelmed city shelters. A judge directed the parties to work towards a settlement in October, and those discussions are ongoing. “We’re talking about temporary modifications, so we’re not looking to end our obligation to provide temporary housing,” Commissioner Molly Wasow Park said during a panel hosted by the homeless services provider HELP USA. “I couldn’t sit here as the commissioner and do that, that is not who I am, it’s not who the agency is, it is not who the city is. But we are, I think, looking for different ways that we can adapt the models that we provide services.” Joshua Goldfein, an attorney at Legal Aid – which serves in a watchdog role over the sheltering requirement – said Judge Gerald Lebovits, who is overseeing the case, has been “extremely helpful” in facilitating mediation over the city requirement to house anyone homeless. “His approach was, everybody tell me, what’s your bottom line? What do you really need? And then he kind of wrote all those things down and he said, there’s your agreement, now just fill in the details,” Goldfein said at the panel. — Janaki Chadha MIGRANTS ASSAULT NYPD OFFICERS: Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY), as well as congressional candidate Alison Esposito, are both calling on the deportation of a group of five migrants that were caught on video assaulting two NYPD officers over the weekend. The group got into an altercation with the officers in Times Square when one officer brought a man down to the ground, then prompting the man’s friends to kick the officers in the ribs and back repeatedly as the scuffle ensued. The NYPD said that the five suspects were arrested and charged with felony assault, CBS reported. “We are living in an upside down world. Our leaders have created a system where criminals are protected over law-abiding citizens, and illegal migrants are prioritized over police officers,” Esposito, a former NYPD officer of 25 years, said in a statement. Malliotakis called the incident “infuriating” and a prime example of why Adams needs to stop his misinterpretation of “right to shelter.” “Citizens should not be paying to house ingrates who are wreaking havoc in our city,” Malliotakis said in a statement.— Shawn Ness NY-03 DONOR WATCH: A member of an influential group tied to the Turkish president has donated to Tom Suozzi’s bid for Congress after also giving to his 2022 campaign for governor, according to filings reviewed by Playbook. Erol Akyurek, a New York representative for the Recep Tayyip Erdoğan-aligned Turkish American National Steering Committee, contributed $2,500 to Suozzi’s special election campaign last weekend, Federal Election Commission disclosures show. Akyurek separately had hosted a gubernatorial fundraiser for Suozzi, as first reported by Playbook. The prolific donor to Democrats has also contributed to Adams’ campaign. Other TASC members have also given to Adams. Suozzi has been commended by TASC. But he repeated again that he rejects the policies of the authoritarian Erdoğan. “Tom Suozzi remains publicly critical of the Erdogan administration and its human rights positions regarding Armenia, Cyprus and the Gulen community,” a campaign spokesperson said. “Tom is committed to fixing what is not right and will always call out bad actors.” Suozzi faces Republican-backed Mazi Pilip in the Feb. 13 special election to replace ousted Rep. George Santos in Nassau County and Queens. Adams’ campaign, meanwhile, is under federal investigation for potential collusion with the Turkish government. The mayor has not been accused of wrongdoing. — Emily Ngo FARMERS WORKING OVERTIME: Hochul announced this week the new Farm Employer Overtime Credit advance portal, which will allow for farmers to register and begin work on documentation to apply for reimbursements. The plan is a means to help New York’s farmers support their workers as well as to meet food production goals. “Our farmers and farm workers are essential, and I want to do everything in my power to ensure that they can thrive in their work to bring fresh, local products to the tables of New Yorkers. The Farm Employer Overtime Credit is a big part of that,” Hochul said in a statement. The credit is a refundable tax credit available to farm employers who give their employees overtime pay as they slowly move to getting overtime after 40 hours a week. Starting July 31, employers can submit payroll documentation to the Department of Agriculture and Markets for certificates of advance payments for eligible overtime. “Farm labor is a critical issue, and we at the State are working hard to ensure that farmers have the resources they need to support their workforce and while meeting their food production goals,” State Agriculture Commissioner Richard Ball said in a statement. — Shawn Ness LEARNING LOSS & MENTAL HEALTH: Across the state, 50 school districts are slated to receive $100 million in grants to combat learning loss and expand access to mental health care. The funding for the state’s Learning Loss from COVID School Program will go to 15 districts and BOCES programs to implement and research evidence-based practices for recovery learning losses. In addition, 40 districts and BOCES programs will receive funding under a mental health grant. “This funding will help our teachers and school staff pinpoint where students have fallen behind and provide students with the crucial resources needed to support their mental health, especially after the pandemic,” Hochul said in a statement. — Katelyn Cordero — Four NY Representatives stalled a House vote on the SALT tax. Reps. Nick LaLota, Anthony D’Esposito, Andrew Garbarino and Mike Lawler. (POLITICO) — 13 people have died at the hands of Rochester police since the 2020 killing of Daniel Prude. (Democrat & Chronicle) — The Congressional Leadership Fund is spending another $2.6 million on Mazi Pilip’s ad war against her opponent, former Rep. Tom Suozzi. (POLITICO) – “Andrew Cuomo is not the world’s most sympathetic person, but he deserves basic due process. Right?” (Times Union)	https://en.cedarnews.net/86730/politics/the-1-8-billion-that-schools-dont-get/	2024-01-31T23:02:22Z
- Also, Avathon has named Mark Donovan as the new CEO of Magical Beginnings - McGuireWoods served as Avathon’s legal advisor on the Magical Beginnings transaction - Based in Chicago, Avathon Capital invests in lower middle market companies in the education and workforce markets Avathon Capital has acquired Magical Beginnings, a Massachusetts-based network of early childhood education centers in the greater Boston area. No financial terms were disclosed. Magical Beginnings was founded in 1990 by Linda Hassapis Bonfanti. “It’s not every day we unearth an opportunity to invest in an organization whose values align so closely with ours,” said Shawn Domanic, a principal at Avathon in a statement. “It’s a privilege to be entrusted with spearheading Magical Beginnings’ next chapter and to grow a business that delivers such meaningful outcomes for young children and educators across the field.” Also, Avathon has named Mark Donovan as the new CEO of Magical Beginnings. McGuireWoods served as Avathon’s legal advisor on the Magical Beginnings transaction. Brandon Ruggieri at Glovsky represented Magical Beginnings. Based in Chicago, Avathon Capital invests in lower middle market companies in the education and workforce markets.	https://www.pehub.com/avathon-capital-buys-early-childhood-education-firm-magical-beginnings/	2024-01-31T23:02:22Z
Arizona university launching cold case class this fall to help detectives solve cases By Briana Whitney Click here for updates on this story PRESCOTT, Arizona (KPHO) — An Arizona university is trying to change the dire state some Arizona police departments are facing regarding resources to solve cold cases. Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott is launching a course to help detectives solve cold cases this fall with their forensics department. The biggest issue detectives and deputies face with cold cases is the time and resources to pour into them. That’s where this new course could be a game changer with new eyes and minds who only are focusing on this each semester. Highly confidential evidence mixed with new technologies will make this course one of the most notable in the country. “Everyone watches the shows, and everybody knows cold case files and all the podcasts, so there’s no shortage of students who want to take this course,” said Dr. Diana Orem. Dr. Orem is the forensics psychology chair at Embry Riddle and is heading up the creation of this capstone cold case course. She’s working with a former crime scene investigator with the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office, who will teach the class. That teacher has a story behind the passion. “When we asked why? What inspired you? It was the ‘Little Miss Nobody’ case,” Dr. Orem said. A young girl’s body was found in Arizona in 1960, but because she was unidentified, she became known as “Little Miss Nobody.” It wasn’t until March 2022 when YCSO announced through DNA and genetic genealogy they were able to identify her as 4-year-old Sharon Lee Gallegos, who they learned went missing from her New Mexico home six decades earlier. The program already has cases just like that one lined up to investigate, and they plan to have five senior students in the first cold case course this fall. But because they’ll be handling confidential evidence and information, there will be certain parameters. “They have to work in one room with laptops that they can’t take anywhere, and they’re not allowed to have their phones,” said Dr. Orem. While the university’s forensics program exists outside of their well-known aviation schooling, Dr. Orem said they hope to use their drones to help solve these cases. “If I just explain to them the issue, we need to find human remains under the ground that could be buried up to 20 feet, I’m convinced they’ll find a way to do it,” she said. And beyond drones, the university also does simulations. Dr. Orem said they’re looking at adapting virtual reality technology to recreate crime scenes that no longer exist. “Which makes it much more likely that the people that are working on the cold case investigation can walk through it in their minds and maybe see something or get a better understanding of how it played out and it could help them solve the case,” Dr. Orem said. The course will launch this fall. To avoid the fatigue of cases, the work that one semester of students does will be passed onto the next group with fresh eyes, so they’re never getting shelved if it’s not solved in one semester. They are hoping to work with agencies all over Arizona, including Phoenix, and even tribal police as well since they know those are departments that really need the help. Please note: This content carries a strict local market embargo. If you share the same market as the contributor of this article, you may not use it on any platform.	https://keyt.com/cnn-regional/2024/01/31/arizona-university-launching-cold-case-class-this-fall-to-help-detectives-solve-cases/	2024-01-31T23:02:23Z
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Windows 7 returns with the stunning 2024 Edition Microsoft has been making a lot of changes to Windows 11 recently, including adding AI to the OS in the form of Copilot. Despite all this, persuading users to switch from Windows 10 ahead of its impending End of Life is proving to be something of an uphill battle for the tech giant. For many people, Microsoft’s best operating system was one of its simplest -- Windows 7. The company stopped supporting that operating system years ago, but if you’re wondering what it would look like if it was still being developed today, we have the answer in the form of the re-imagined Windows 7 2024 Edition. SEE ALSO: - Windows XP 2024 Edition is everything Windows 11 should be - The 'revolutionary' Windows 12 is the Microsoft operating system we need! - Play Windows PC games on your Android phone -- yes, really! -- using Winlator 4 Prolific concept creator AR 4789, who previously gave us a Windows alternative called MiracleOS and most recently showed us his take on Windows 12 and Windows XP 2024 Edition, has channeled his creative abilities into envisioning what a modern version of Windows 7 Pro could look like. As with his other concepts, rather than just showing off the sort of features we might see in the alternative OS, AR 4789's video steps us through the entire installation and set-up process. This modern version of the OS maintains the look Windows 7, but blended with features found in Windows 11, such as Quick Settings, Microsoft Edge, and a modern version of File Explorer. There are widgets for the desktop and customization options galore. And if you need reminding this is still Windows 7, there’s Paint and a selection of Windows games straight from the old OS. Somewhat inevitably, his creation ends as many Windows 7 sessions so often used to -- with a Blue Screen of Death. But at least he's given it a modern makeover here. Take a look at the video below and let me know what you think of Windows 7 2024 Edition in the comments. Do you prefer it to Windows 10/Windows 11?	https://betanews.com/2024/01/31/windows-7-returns-with-the-stunning-2024-edition/	2024-01-31T23:02:25Z
(MENAFN- IANS) Moscow, Feb 1 (IANS) A total of 195 Russian soldiers have returned from Kiev-controlled territory, the Russian Defence Ministry said. The Russian soldiers in captivity were released and returned on January 31 as a result of negotiations, according to a statement by the Ministry on Wednesday as quoted by Xinhua news agency report. A total of 195 Ukrainian war prisoners will also be released within the framework of the deal, and the released Russian personnel will receive all necessary medical and psychological assistance, it added. --IANS int/khz MENAFN31012024000231011071ID1107793793 Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.	https://menafn.com/1107793793/195-Russian-Soldiers-Return-From-Kiev-Controlled-Territory-After-Talks	2024-01-31T23:02:25Z
Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons is out for Wednesday's matchup with the Phoenix Suns, the team announced. The 27-year-old sustained played his first game in nearly three months on Monday, coming back from a nearly three-month long absence. He recorded 10 points, 11 assists and 8 rebounds vs. the Utah Jazz in the comeback. But the return came at a cost, as he suffered a left knee contusion after taking a hit during the game, according to The Athletic's Shams Charania. After the knee began to swell, Simmons reportedly underwent tests that showed no further issue. It's unclear how long Simmons will be sidelined, but it seems unlikely that the injury will keep him out for as long as the last one did. He was previously hampered by a pinched nerve in his back that he began to recover from on Nov. 6. This story will be updated.	https://www.powerorlando.com/news/national/nets-ben-simmons/JIJJ3T3TYDHP3ZPTNGZQOQQNX4/	2024-01-31T23:02:23Z
Darwin Nunez, how's your luck?! Misfiring Liverpool striker sets incredible Premier League record as he rattles the woodwork FOUR TIMES against ChelseaRitabrata BanerjeeGettyDarwin NunezLiverpoolLiverpool vs ChelseaPremier LeagueLiverpool forward Darwin Nunez set an unwanted Premier League record against Chelsea on Wednesday.Article continues belowArticle continues belowArticle continues belowArticle continues belowNunez sets Premier League recordHit the woodwork four times against ChelseaMissed a penalty in the first half	https://www.goal.com/en-bh/lists/darwin-nunez-liverpool-premier-league-record-rattles-woodwork-four-times-chelsea/blt32a8dcd958a2745b	2024-01-31T23:02:25Z
Below is Validea's guru fundamental report for VERISK ANALYTICS, INC. (VRSK). Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, VRSK rates highest using our Twin Momentum Investor model based on the published strategy of Dashan Huang. This momentum model looks for a combination of fundamental momentum and price momentum. VERISK ANALYTICS, INC. (VRSK) is a large-cap growth stock in the Insurance (Miscellaneous) industry. The rating using this strategy is 94% based on the firm’s underlying fundamentals and the stock’s valuation. A score of 80% or above typically indicates that the strategy has some interest in the stock and a score above 90% typically indicates strong interest. The following table summarizes whether the stock meets each of this strategy's tests. Not all criteria in the below table receive equal weighting or are independent, but the table provides a brief overview of the strong and weak points of the security in the context of the strategy's criteria. Detailed Analysis of VERISK ANALYTICS, INC. More Information on Dashan Huang About Dashan Huang: Dashan Huang is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business at Singapore Management University. His paper "Twin Momentum" looked at combining traditional price momentum with improving fundamentals to generate market outperformance. In the paper, he identified seven fundamental variables (earnings, return on equity, return on assets, accrual operating profitability to equity, cash operating profitability to assets, gross profit to assets and net payout ratio) that he combined into a single fundamental momentum measure. He showed that stocks in the top 20% of the universe according to that measure outperformed the market going forward. When he combined that measure with price momentum, he was able to double its outperformance. Additional Research Links About Validea: Validea is aninvestment researchservice that follows the published strategies of investment legends. Validea offers both stock analysis and model portfolios based on gurus who have outperformed the market over the long-term, including Warren Buffett, Benjamin Graham, Peter Lynch and Martin Zweig. For more information about Validea, click here The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.	https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/vrsk-quantitative-stock-analysis-1	2024-01-31T23:02:25Z
Like him or not Jack Harlow is doing numbers. For the last four weeks, his single has held the top slot in America. As reported by Billboard, the Louisville, Ky. native is on another historic winning streak. The music industry periodical has confirmed his song, “Lovin On Me” has been the top song on the Billboard Hot 100 for the last month. According to the publication’s 2018 article, the list is ranked based on physical and digital sales, streaming, and radio play in the United States. This new achievement surpasses his previous success with “First Class” which topped the chart for three straight in 2022. He also shared the number one spot with Lil Nas X with “Industry Baby” back in October 2021. Ironically, “Lovin On Me” is a standalone single that was not included in his most recent album Jackman. His third album was produced by FnZ, DJ Dahi, Boi-1da, and others. The project was met with mixed reviews with some critics calling it his most authentic effort yet while others stated the project felt disjointed. Jack Harlow first got his shot back in 2020 with his song “What’s Poppin”. The track would go on to be well received on TikTok. That same year he landed a slot on XXL Magazine’s Freshman Class. You can view the video for “Lovin On Me” below. — Photo: Getty Jack Harlow’s “Lovin On Me” Is The No. 1 Single Four Weeks In A Row was originally published on hiphopwired.com	https://theboxhouston.com/11214293/jack-harlows-lovin-on-me-is-the-no-1-single-four-weeks-in-a-row/	2024-01-31T23:02:26Z
BELLEVUE, Wash. — January 31, 2024 — T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) today announced that it has completed extensive network upgrades that now provide 5G coverage across more than 48,000 square miles of Upstate New York. These investments over the last two years are bringing faster service to more T-Mobile customers across the region. From Albany to Buffalo and in places everywhere in between, T-Mobile's multi-year investment added nearly 400 new cell sites and upgrades to more than 800 existing towers across Upstate New York — expanding its 5G coverage footprint as well as increasing capacity to keep pace with the area’s suburban and rural growth. Areas where T-Mobile launched 5G include: - Albany Airport - Clarkson University - Fair Haven State Park - Fort Drum - Lake Placid - SUNY Plattsburgh Some of the counties which saw the most significant network enhancements include: - Albany - Cayuga - Chautauqua - Erie - Monroe - Niagara - Onondaga - Rensselaer - Saratoga - St. Lawrence “Whether it’s the Catskill Mountains or Niagara Falls, Upstate New York is home to some of the country’s most popular tourist destinations, so our 5G network upgrades and expansion will better serve customers who both live in and visit this part of the Empire State,” said Luis Reyes, Vice President, Field Engineering for the Northeast Region at T-Mobile. “Network coverage, reliable service and speed are among the top priorities for wireless consumers, businesses, and public safety organizations, and we plan to continue building new installations and making upgrades to existing sites in Upstate New York in 2024.” Access to a fast, reliable broadband connection has never been more important and these network improvements helped T-Mobile bring 5G Home Internet and Business Internet to Upstate New York. Today, 5G Home Internet is available to 40% of homes in Upstate New York – that’s over 1.6 million households. This means households across the area can finally ditch traditional ISPs for fast, reliable internet that’s easy to set up and has no annual contracts or hidden fees. Plus, the Un-carrier makes business internet simple and can connect all of a businesses’ stores and remote offices almost anywhere within its wireless footprint. Residents can learn more and check eligibility at www.t-mobile.com/home-internet, and businesses can learn more about T-Mobile Business Internet by visiting www.t-mobile.com/business-internet. T-Mobile's Ongoing Commitment to New York In addition to the recent network enhancements, T-Mobile also announced the soft opening this month of its new Customer Experience Center in Henrietta. The company also opened new retail stores across Upstate New York including in Bath, Camillus, Cobleskill, Geneseo, Jamestown, Johnstown, New Paltz, Oneida, Ontario, Rochester, Springville, and Vestal in 2023 — with more on the way. With an expanding presence in New York, T-Mobile is also focused on helping to make a difference in communities across the state. T-Mobile’s Hometown Grants provide funding to 100 small towns each year to use towards city beautification projects, public improvements and more. Since launching the five-year program in 2021, five towns in New York — Akwesasne, Otisville, Potsdam, Town of Poughkeepsie, and Village of Arcade — have already received grants totaling nearly $225,000. T-Mobile is also actively engaged in connecting students across the state through its $10.7B initiative, Project 10Million. The initiative is aimed at helping close the digital divide in education by offering free internet connectivity and mobile hotspots to up to 10 million eligible student households nationwide. Through T-Mobile’s education program, the company has connected over 690,000 students across 215 New York school districts and is also offering school districts free and heavily subsidized data plans and access to affordable laptops and tablets. # # # Square mileage coverage values are based on outdoor coverage levels. See 5G device, coverage, & access details at T-Mobile.com. Fast & Reliable Home Internet: Based on T-Mobile analysis of eligible customer speed data reflecting consistent broadband speeds. Delivered via 5G cellular network; speeds vary due to factors affecting cellular networks. See T-Mobile.com/OpenInternet for additional details. About T-Mobile T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ: TMUS) is America’s supercharged Un-carrier, delivering an advanced 4G LTE and transformative nationwide 5G network that will offer reliable connectivity for all. T-Mobile’s customers benefit from its unmatched combination of value and quality, unwavering obsession with offering them the best possible service experience and undisputable drive for disruption that creates competition and innovation in wireless and beyond. Based in Bellevue, Wash., T-Mobile provides services through its subsidiaries and operates its flagship brands, T-Mobile, Metro by T-Mobile and Sprint. For more information please visit: https://www.t-mobile.com	https://www.t-mobile.com/news/network/t-mobile-rolls-out-faster-speeds-in-upstate-new-york-with-expanded-5g-network	2024-01-31T23:02:25Z
Laws on abortion are out of step with public opinion. One Republican legislator in Tennessee is working to establish exceptions to his state's strict abortion laws, but he faces a tough battle. Copyright 2024 NPR Laws on abortion are out of step with public opinion. One Republican legislator in Tennessee is working to establish exceptions to his state's strict abortion laws, but he faces a tough battle. Copyright 2024 NPR	https://www.kclu.org/politics/2024-01-31/a-tennessee-lawmaker-helped-pass-a-strict-abortion-law-hes-now-trying-to-loosen-it	2024-01-31T23:02:27Z
One driver seriously hurt in Woolwich crash A driver was taken to hospital with serious injuries after a two-vehicle collision just outside of Elmira. Waterloo regional police shut down Line 86, between Spruce Lane and Northfield Drive, late Wednesday afternoon. It’s not known how long the road will be closed to traffic. Police also deployed their drone to survey the area while officers investigate the cause of the collision. CTVNews.ca Top Stories A grainy sonar image reignites excitement and skepticism over Earhart's final flight A grainy sonar image recorded by a private pilot has reinvigorated interest in one of the past century’s most alluring mysteries: What happened to Amelia Earhart when her plane vanished during her flight around the world in 1937? Here are the 5 Canadian cities with the fewest low-cost rental units: report Rental vacancy rates are the lowest in the country leaving renters in some Canadians cities priced out. Here's the least affordable places to rent. 'He thought it was the flu,' says widow of man who died of strep A A New Brunswick widow is urging Canadians with symptoms of Strep A to get tested or go to the hospital so that other families don’t have to deal with a loss like hers did. More than 400 kg of methamphetamine seized at Manitoba border; largest seizure in Prairie history The Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) seized 406 kilograms of suspected methamphetamine at a southern Manitoba border crossing earlier this month. Pilots describe 'bizarre' lights and 'triangles' over Canada in air traffic control audio At least four flights reported 'multiple lights sometimes in a triangle formation' high above the Canadian Prairies one morning earlier this month, according to air traffic control audio obtained by CTVNews.ca. B.C. employer sues workers for quitting without required notice B.C.'s small claims tribunal has weighed in on two cases where employers attempted to sue workers who quit without providing the notice required by their contracts. Locals race to preserve mysterious Newfoundland shipwreck Worried that it may disappear for good, residents in Cape Ray, N.L. tied up a mysterious shipwreck on Tuesday, anchoring it to the beach in a bid to preserve the wreckage and find some answers about its origins. Is Canada in a baby bust? Statistics Canada says the country’s fertility rate reached an all-time low of 1.33 children per woman in 2022, which is part of a downward trend that began in 2009. Here's how Canada's new foreign student visa cap could affect rents Canada's new limit on visas for international students will cool the high demand for rental units and slow the rate of rent hikes, but it won't necessarily be a big factor in solving the country's housing affordability crisis, observers say.	https://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/one-driver-seriously-hurt-in-woolwich-crash-1.6750508	2024-01-31T23:02:27Z
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Blue Springs Police Department is now using what3words technology to better locate people in emergencies. What3words "has divided the world into 3-meter squares and given each square a unique combination of three words," per Blue Springs police. People can access their location's three words via the what3words app — available on iOS and Android — or through an online map at what3words.com. Anyone in need can call police dispatchers, who will send a text message link to help the caller identify what their three words are. The caller can then inform dispatch so the three words can be used to determine an exact location. "In a few short years, Blue Springs has experienced significant growth; We are continuing to see how businesses, governments and emergency services use what3words to become more efficient and improve time sensitive responses to those in need," Blue Springs Police Chief Bob Muenz said in a news release. "At the same time, we are showing how better addressing can reduce response time and save lives." —	https://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/blue-springs-police-to-use-3-word-technology-to-locate-people-in-emergencies	2024-01-31T23:02:28Z
Lawmakers grilled the CEOs of top social media companies in a hearing today By Dara Kerr Published January 31, 2024 at 5:21 PM EST Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Listen • 3:45 During a contentious hearing, lawmakers demanded that social media companies do better to protect children online. Copyright 2024 NPR	https://www.wvpe.org/2024-01-31/lawmakers-grilled-the-ceos-of-top-social-media-companies-in-a-hearing-today	2024-01-31T23:02:28Z
The moon is shrinking, and it could be a problem for astronauts Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. A region of the moon that’s at the center of a new international space race because it may contain water ice could be less hospitable than once thought, new research has found. Interest in the lunar south pole spiked last year, when India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission made the first successful soft landing in the area, just days after Russia’s Luna-25 spacecraft crashed en route to attempt the same feat. NASA has selected the region as the landing site for its Artemis III mission, which could mark the return of astronauts to the moon as soon as 2026, and China also has plans to create future habitats there. But now a study funded by NASA is ringing an alarm bell: As the moon’s core gradually cools and shrinks, its surface develops creases — like a grape shriveling into a raisin — that create “moonquakes” that can last for hours, as well as landslides. Much like the rest of the natural satellite’s surface, the area of the south pole that is the subject of so much interest is prone to these seismic phenomena, potentially posing a threat to future human settlers and equipment. “This is not to alarm anyone and certainly not to discourage exploration of that part of the south pole of the moon,” said the study’s lead author, Thomas R. Watters, a senior scientist emeritus in the National Air and Space Museum’s Center for Earth and Planetary Studies, “but to raise the caution that the moon is not this benign place where nothing is happening.” Finding the source of moonquakes The moon has shrunk by about 150 feet in circumference over the last few million years — a significant number in geological terms but too small to cause any ripple effect on Earth or to tidal cycles, according to researchers. On the lunar surface, however, it’s a different story. Despite what its appearance might suggest, the moon still has a hot interior, which makes it seismically active. “There is an outer core that’s molten and is cooling off,” Watters said. “As it cools, the moon shrinks, the interior volume changes and the crust has to adjust to that change — it’s a global contraction, to which tidal forces on the Earth also contribute.” Because the moon’s surface is brittle, this pulling generates cracks, which geologists call faults. “The moon is thought of as being this geologically dead object where nothing has happened for billions of years, but that couldn’t be more far from the truth,” Watters said. “These faults are very young and things are happening. We’ve actually detected landslides that have occurred during the time that the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter has been in orbit around the moon.” NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, or LRO, launched in 2009, and it’s mapping the moon’s surface with various instruments. In the new study, published January 25 in The Planetary Science Journal, Watters and his colleagues used data collected by LRO to link a powerful moonquake — detected with instruments left by Apollo astronauts more than 50 years ago — to a series of faults in the lunar south pole. “We knew from the Apollo seismic experiment, which were four seismometers that operated for a period of about seven years, that there were these shallow moonquakes, but we didn’t really know what the source was,” Watters added. “We also knew that the largest of the shallow moonquakes detected by the Apollo seismometers was located near the south pole. It kind of became a sort of a detective story to try to figure out what the source was, and it turns out that these young faults are the best suspect.” The strongest recorded quake was the equivalent of magnitude 5.0. On Earth, that would be considered moderate, but the moon’s lower gravity would make it feel worse, Watters said. “On the Earth, you have a much stronger gravity keeping you attached to the surface. On the moon, it’s much smaller, so even a little bit of ground acceleration is going to potentially pop you off your feet, if you’re walking along,” he said. “That kind of shaking can really start throwing things around in a low G environment.” Moonquakes: Short-term vs. long-term implications The findings of the study will not affect the Artemis III landing region selection process, and that’s due to the scope and duration of the mission, according to study coauthor and NASA planetary scientist Renee Weber. “This is because estimating how often a specific region experiences a moonquake is difficult to do accurately, and like earthquakes, we can’t predict moonquakes,” Weber said. “Strong shallow moonquakes are infrequent and pose a low risk to short-term missions on the lunar surface.” NASA has identified 13 Artemis III candidate landing regions near the lunar south pole, she added, using criteria such as the ability to land safely in the region, the potential to meet science objectives, launch window availability and conditions such as terrain, communications and lighting. As part of the mission, two astronauts will spend about a week living and working on the lunar surface. However, Weber said, for a long-term human presence on the moon, the site selection process could indeed factor in geographic characteristics such as proximity to tectonic features and terrain. Like flashlights in the moon Moonquakes could indeed be a problem for future manned landing missions, said Yosio Nakamura, a professor emeritus of geophysics at the University of Texas at Austin, who was among the researchers who first looked at the data collected by the Apollo seismic stations. However, Nakamura, who was not involved with the study, disagrees about the cause of the quakes, and said Apollo data shows the phenomena originate tens of kilometers below the surface. “We still don’t know what causes shallow moonquakes, but it is not the sliding fault near the surface,” he said. “Regardless of what causes those quakes, it is true that they pose a potential threat to future landing missions, and we need more data about them.” Regardless of the underlying cause, the potential danger moonquakes pose to astronauts will be limited by the fact that — at least in the near future — humans will be on the moon for short periods of time, a few days at most, according to Allen Husker, a research professor of geophysics at the California Institute of Technology who was also not involved with the study. “It is very unlikely that a large moonquake will happen while they are there. However, it is good to know that these seismic sources (causing the quakes) exist. They can be an opportunity to better study the moon as we do on the Earth with earthquakes,” Husker said. “By the time there is an actual moon base, we should have a much better idea of the actual seismic hazard with upcoming missions.” That sentiment is shared by Jeffrey Andrews-Hanna, an associate professor of planetary science at the University of Arizona, who also didn’t participate in the work. “Moonquakes are an incredible tool for doing science,” he said in an email. “They are like flashlights in the lunar interior that illuminate its structure for us to see. Studying moonquakes at the south pole will tell us more about the Moon’s interior structure as well as its present-day activity.” For more CNN news and newsletters create an account at CNN.com	https://news.yahoo.com/moon-shrinking-could-problem-astronauts-214430789.html	2024-01-31T23:02:28Z
Toby Aromolaran AGE: 24 SERIES: 7 Why are you returning to Love Island Villa? If I’m single and Love Island is an opportunity for me, how could you turn down the chance to find love again? You were in a long-term relationship with Chloe Burrows, what do you think her reaction will be when she finds out you’re coming into the Villa? I don’t know how he would take it. We will always love each other and I think she would wish me the best of luck as I would certainly do the same. Chris Taylor AGE: 33 SERIES: 5 Why are you returning to Love Island Villa? Last time I was only there for 15 days, so I want to do it and enjoy it all again. I’m 33 now and I’m getting a little better. I’m having hair growing out of my ears! It would be nice to have a girl to fix my ears! How did the Barbie movie come about? Margot Robbie invited me to an after-party and then I ended up at an after-party with her. I started panicking and chatting with her, having really stupid talks. All I can assume is that my silly talk impressed Margot Robbie. 18 months later I received an email from Warner Brothers. anton daniluk AGE: 29 SERIES: 5 Why are you returning to Love Island Villa? For me it was a no-brainer. I got the call and it’s a once in a lifetime opportunity and probably the best summer I’ve ever had in my life. Getting the chance to do it twice will be amazing. Why do you think Love Island Villa is the perfect place to find love? I think this time with Love Island: All Stars, things will be different, as we all understand what it’s like to go on Love Island and the only thing left now is to find a partner. Callum Jones AGE: 27 SERIES: 6 What do you need to know? Callum caused a stir in his series when his romance with Shauna Phillips ended and he reunited with Molly Smith in Casa Amor. The couple dated for three years, even moving to Manchester together, but split last year, months before an awkward reunion in the Love Island All Stars villa. josh ritchie AGE: 29 SERIES 1 What do you need to know? Joshua, was one of the original islanders in 2015 and has since made a name for himself on reality TV shows, including Ex on the Beach and Celebs Go Dating, and thanks to his highly publicized romances. He dated All Stars contestant Georgia Harrison, as well as Geordie Shore star Charlotte Crosby. Sofia Piper AGE: 24 SERIES: 6 Why are you returning to the famous Love Island Villa? I had a fun experience the first time, but I didn’t go all the way and find love, so I’d love to find someone this time. What will you do differently this time? I’m pretty relaxed and don’t want drama, so I think I’ll approach this time similarly. I’m a one-boy girl. Why do you think the Villa is the perfect place to find love? It is a once in a lifetime experience and not something that comes up every day. Joanna Chimonides AGE: 27 SERIES: 5 What do you need to know? Viewers will remember that Joanna hooked up with her ex-boyfriend Michael Griffiths after they met at Casa Amor, leaving her partner at the time, Amber Gill, heartbroken. But Amber won the series and the £50,000 cash prize with Greg O’Shea after fans were furious at the way Michael treated her. Entering the show for the second time, Joanna, who dated English footballer Ben Chilwell, has vowed not to play it safe and will step on toes if necessary.	https://en.cedarnews.net/86731/task/maya-jama-shares-a-glimpse-of-her-boyfriend-stormzys-flirty-texts-calling-her-sexy-and-world-class-after-showing-him-her-love-island-outfit/	2024-01-31T23:02:28Z
- Groher joined Balance Point in 2017, Freshman came on board in 2018 and O’Connor joined in 2022 - Prior to joining Balance Point, Groher worked at Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, Freshman held various roles at Tudor Investment Corporation and O’Connor worked at CIT Group - Based in Westport, Connecticut, Balance Point is focused on the lower middle market Balance Point Capital has promoted Grant Groher to managing director, Dan Freshman to senior vice president, and James O’Connor to senior associate. Also, the firm hired Wills Danielsen and Nina Loruss as associates on the investment and investor relations teams, respectively. On the appointments, Seth Alvord, managing partner said in a statement, “We are very pleased to promote Grant, Dan, and James, each of whom have added significant value to Balance Point. Their expertise and dedication to our firm and portfolio companies has greatly contributed to the success of our investment platform. We look forward to their continued contributions.” Groher joined Balance Point in 2017, Freshman came on board in 2018 and O’Connor joined in 2022. Prior to joining Balance Point, Groher worked at Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, Freshman held various roles at Tudor Investment Corporation and O’Connor worked at CIT Group. Based in Westport, Connecticut, Balance Point is focused on the lower middle market. The firm has about $2.1 billion in assets under management.	https://www.pehub.com/balance-point-capital-promotes-groher-to-managing-director-freshman-to-svp-and-oconnor-to-senior-associate/	2024-01-31T23:02:29Z
Boat sinks after fire erupts at marina in Canton By Ryan Dickstein Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE, Maryland (WMAR) — Multiple boats caught fire near Anchorage Marina in Canton Wednesday morning. Fire crews eventually contained the flames around the 2500 block of Boston Street, but not before one boat sunk and another was destroyed. Citizen App captured video footage of the incident. Users on the app claim a propane tank exploded causing the blaze, but that’s yet to be confirmed. They also mention that flames spread to a third boat and the pier. There’s no word on any injuries. This story will be updated as more information becomes available. Please note: This content carries a strict local market embargo. If you share the same market as the contributor of this article, you may not use it on any platform.	https://keyt.com/cnn-regional/2024/01/31/boat-sinks-after-fire-erupts-at-marina-in-canton/	2024-01-31T23:02:29Z
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Reyna is a Red! USMNT star Gio ends Borussia Dortmund nightmare as he completes Nottingham Forest loan moveRitabrata BanerjeeGetty ImagesGiovanni ReynaNottingham ForestTransfersBorussia DortmundPremier LeagueBundesligaUSAUSMNT star Gio Reyna has completed his loan move to Nottingham Forest from Borussia Dortmund.Article continues belowArticle continues belowArticle continues belowArticle continues belowReyna completes Forest loan moveContract valid until the end of the seasonSaw his game time reduced at Dortmund	https://www.goal.com/en-bh/lists/gio-reyna-usmnt-borussia-dortmund-nightmare-nottingham-forest-loan/blt17d4dd7b86b697e1	2024-01-31T23:02:32Z
For the past few weeks, Kanye West has been under fire for seemingly using his wife, Bianca Censori, as a thirst trap for his own personal gain. And it seems like it may be getting to him as he took his frustration out on a photographer. TMZ is reporting that Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, snapped at a photographer for TMZ while in Los Angeles where he was making his way to Charlie Wilson’s Walk of Fame ceremony. After she asked him about reports about his “controlling” methods when it comes to his wife, Ye snapped and snatched the photographer’s camera before “lecturing” her about how he’s a “human being” at the end of the day. Per TMZ: We’ll admit … it’s not the most subtle opening question, and perhaps unartfully phrased … as we asked if Bianca had “free will.” That immediately set Kanye off, he snatched her phone and started verbally dressing her down. What follows is a good 3-plus minutes of Ye berating our photog and grilling her about her question — which he seems to have thought was totally off-limits and wildly disrespectful. Poor wording aside … Bianca’s perceived freedom in her marriage has been a much-reported topic, so it’s a fair question. Still, it’s clearly one that triggers Kanye, and as you can hear from this tirade, he thinks it’s disrespectful to raise the issue “to come ask a grown-ass super-hero!!!” Interestingly enough, Kanye did offer to employ said photographer at twice the pay she gets at TMZ. We’re not gonna lie, we might’ve slipped him a resume just to see if he was serious about the pay because money talks, even if it is coming from a man who thinks he’s spreading the gospel from God himself. What do y’all think about Kanye West, the Bianca Censori quip and his latest outburst? Is he losing it or is it what you’d expect from him? Let us know in the comments section below. — Photo: Getty Kanye West Snatches ‘TMZ’ Photographer’s Camera After Asked About Wife, Bianca Censori was originally published on hiphopwired.com	https://theboxhouston.com/11214295/kanye-west-snatches-tmz-photographers-camera-after-asked-about-wife-bianca-censori/	2024-01-31T23:02:32Z
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with constitutional scholar Philip Bobbitt about the effort from House Republicans to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Copyright 2024 NPR NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with constitutional scholar Philip Bobbitt about the effort from House Republicans to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Copyright 2024 NPR	https://www.kclu.org/politics/2024-01-31/constitutional-scholar-says-gop-charges-against-mayorkas-dont-meet-impeachment-bar	2024-01-31T23:02:33Z
Nick Dunlap didn’t need much time to make his decision after hoisting the trophy in Southern California earlier this month. The 20-year-old sophomore from Alabama, who made history with his win at The American Express two weeks ago, officially turned pro. He will now make his professional debut this week at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, which marks the second designated event on Tour so far this season. "Hectic, but also really cool," Dunlap said on Wednesday of what the last few weeks have been like. "I've had numerous moments where you just kind of have to take it all in, it's overwhelming. But also I've dreamed about doing this my whole life and playing golf on the PGA Tour. To finally be here and to be able to do that as a 20-year-old is pretty cool." Dunlap won The American Express in La Quinta, California, two weeks ago after posting a 60 in the third round. That made him the first amateur to win on the PGA Tour since Phil Mickelson did so in 1991, and the youngest amateur to do so since 1910. Dunlap, who won the U.S. Amateur, was already set to play in the Masters, U.S. Open and British Open this season. Now that he's turned pro, he will have full Tour status and exemption through the 2026 season. His win jumped him up 4,061 spots to No. 68 in the Official World Golf Rankings, which was the highest one-week jump in the rankings' history. "I would say I knew that I was probably going to turn pro just with the opportunity that had been presented, but also I wanted to go back and talk to my teammates and talk to my parents and my coach and get their opinion and their two cents worth before I did anything," Dunlap said. Once he did that, Dunlap made the trip to the Monterey Peninsula for this week’s tournament. Just like that, he was right in the mix. Fellow Alabama star Justin Thomas actually caught up with Dunlap and others at dinner on Monday night. "Nick was there and he looked tired. He was like, 'Man, I'm so tired.'" Thomas said on Tuesday. "I was like, 'Dude, I don't really care. You should be sleeping right now and getting ready to go to class tomorrow morning and I'm pretty sure all of your teammates would happily switch with you, so be careful who you say that to.' "I was needling him, giving him a hard time … I just think it's important that whatever he's always done, to continue to do that because I think it's easy to get a little bit taken over by the opportunity." Dunlap will go off with Xander Schauffele on Thursday afternoon at Pebble Beach. He’ll then play at Spyglass Hill on Friday, where he’ll attempt to make a second straight cut before trying to compete into the weekend yet again. That’s no easy task, especially with the stronger field in play this week. But regardless of how it goes, Dunlap knows how special it is to get to make his pro debut at Pebble Beach of all places. "I remember playing this place on the PGA Tour PlayStation game, so to be out here and to see it for the first time is pretty cool," he said.	https://www.powerorlando.com/news/national/nick-dunlap-ready/3DA3PSHXYAUQ2AD6AU5AP2XD3Q/	2024-01-31T23:02:31Z
Saying goodbye to Sonny's: Residents share memories of beloved burger joint Sonny’s Restaurant is now just a memory for many in Waterloo Region. The iconic Waterloo landmark, which opened in 1965, was torn down on Monday. The Weber Street property went up for sale in May 2022. The asking price was just shy of $3 million and the ad said the "business generates serious profits and pays $72,000/year net rent." At the time, the owner told CTV News that he wanted to retire and hoped it wouldn’t be the end for the beloved burger joint. Conestoga College purchased the property, which is adjacent to their Waterloo campus, in August 2022. The restaurant closed around the same time and never reopened. Demolition of the former Sonny's Restaurant in Waterloo on Jan. 29, 2024. (Dan Lauckner/CTV Kitchener) In an email to CTV News, the school said: “plans are underway for an expansion of the Waterloo campus and the college will share details over the coming weeks.” The selling price for the property has not been shared. Remembering Sonny’s Sonny’s Restaurant may be physically gone but it still lives on in the hearts of diners. “I’ve been known to drop in there late at night in the past, around midnight,” Trevor Martin recalled laughing. “It was one of the first fast-food restaurants, or establishments, in Kitchener-Waterloo. It’s been around for a very long time. People would go there late at night because there were no other options back in the day. There was no McDonald’s. There was no A&W. People hung out there after they went out at night, Friday night, Saturday nights, they’re done dancing or roller skating, they would go over there and get some burgers and onions rings.” Sonny's is located 256 Weber St. N. in Waterloo. (Dan Lauckner/CTV Kitchener) Martin grew up close to Elmira and while he didn’t visit until he was a teen, he often heard his parents reminiscing about Sonny’s Restaurant. “When they were younger, that was one of the few places to go late at night. That was a place they had very fond memories of,” he said. Martin is now a digital artist who goes professionally by the name Trevor Clare. He said Sonny’s was one of the local landmarks that inspired his 2023 book “Art of Nostalgia.” “There’s not a lot of places left in the city that convey that kind of old 60s nostalgia,” he explained. “I’m trying to capture the memories, I’m trying to keep those memories alive. I think it’s important for us as a city to celebrate these places and not let them slip under the radar because these are the sorts of places that really bring the community together in ways that not a lot of other places can.” Martin went out and took photos of Sonny’s before it went up for sale and, from that, he digitally painted the restaurant. Sonny's in Waterloo in artwork by Trevor Clare. (Submitted/Trevor Clare) “There’s been a lot of feedback, which has been really interesting. I’ve learned a lot about the city, but especially about Sonny’s and the history there. Just how many people have a real close connection to Sonny’s and are really sad that it’s disappearing.” The Weston’s Bread sign, Walper Hotel, Far Out Flicks and Forwell Super Variety are just a few of the other local landmarks featured in the book. Trevor Clare stands outside Jimmy's Lunch with his artwork. (CTV News/Spencer Turcotte) “Change is inevitable,” said Martin. “That can be a good thing, because I think we need change. But at the same time, I think it’s a little unfortunate that we’re losing some of these hidden gems and spots in Kitchener-Waterloo that have meant so much to our city.” CTVNews.ca Top Stories A grainy sonar image reignites excitement and skepticism over Earhart's final flight A grainy sonar image recorded by a private pilot has reinvigorated interest in one of the past century’s most alluring mysteries: What happened to Amelia Earhart when her plane vanished during her flight around the world in 1937? Here are the 5 Canadian cities with the fewest low-cost rental units: report Rental vacancy rates are the lowest in the country leaving renters in some Canadians cities priced out. Here's the least affordable places to rent. 'He thought it was the flu,' says widow of man who died of strep A A New Brunswick widow is urging Canadians with symptoms of Strep A to get tested or go to the hospital so that other families don’t have to deal with a loss like hers did. More than 400 kg of methamphetamine seized at Manitoba border; largest seizure in Prairie history The Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) seized 406 kilograms of suspected methamphetamine at a southern Manitoba border crossing earlier this month. Pilots describe 'bizarre' lights and 'triangles' over Canada in air traffic control audio At least four flights reported 'multiple lights sometimes in a triangle formation' high above the Canadian Prairies one morning earlier this month, according to air traffic control audio obtained by CTVNews.ca. 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Here's how Canada's new foreign student visa cap could affect rents Canada's new limit on visas for international students will cool the high demand for rental units and slow the rate of rent hikes, but it won't necessarily be a big factor in solving the country's housing affordability crisis, observers say.	https://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/saying-goodbye-to-sonny-s-residents-share-memories-of-beloved-burger-joint-1.6747101	2024-01-31T23:02:33Z
HANKSVILLE, Utah — A 19-year-old man who had recently moved to Utah was killed after falling while taking photos at a popular canyon overlook. Jonathan Fielding was hiking with friends Saturday near Moonscape Overlook just outside Hanksville when he stopped to take photographs and fell to his death. Wayne County officials say Fielding's death was accidental. According to an obituary, Fielding was an Eagle Scout and a photography enthusiast who had just moved to Orem from his home in Blue Springs, Missouri. In a post sharing the news of her brother's death, Rebecca Fielding urged others to use caution in areas such as the location where Jonathan died. "It was a tragic accident, but Jonathan should be a cautionary tale to anyone who hikes or does photography," she wrote. "No view is worth the suffering that your family and friends will go through. No view is worth the risk that rescuers face when trying to save people and recover bodies. "There was no reason for my brother to die. Please don’t make the same mistakes he did." A GoFundMe page was set up in Fielding's honor to help his family following his death. "While Jonathan’s time in life was limited, his impact on others was not," his obituary said. "He was loved by many. He will be missed by all that knew him."	https://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/man-dies-after-fall-while-taking-photos-at-utah-canyon-overlook	2024-01-31T23:02:34Z
The dueling contests surrounding the Nevada Republican's nominating process has led to voter confusion. And with it, an outcome many in the state saw as inevitable: Trump is the de facto winner. Copyright 2024 NPR The dueling contests surrounding the Nevada Republican's nominating process has led to voter confusion. And with it, an outcome many in the state saw as inevitable: Trump is the de facto winner. Copyright 2024 NPR	https://www.wvpe.org/2024-01-31/nevadas-gop-nominating-process-is-confusing-and-already-yielded-a-likely-winner	2024-01-31T23:02:34Z
Former Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby testifies in federal mortgage fraud trial BALTIMORE — Marilyn Mosby, then state’s attorney for Baltimore, flew to Florida in September 2020 for what she described as a “monumental” moment in her life: She was buying her first house. Seven miles from Disney World, where she and her then husband had taken their daughters every other Christmas, a mountain of paperwork sat before her at the closing table. “It was a great pile of documents,” Mosby said in court Wednesday. “I did not read every single document that I signed on that day.” Among the papers she signed at the closing was what’s known as a second-home rider, in which she certified she would “maintain exclusive control” over the eight-bedroom house in Kissimmee, Florida. That would turn out to be problematic for the city’s top prosecutor because, before closing, she ratified a contract with a company giving it control to run the property as a rental. That’s one of seven false statements federal prosecutors accuse Mosby of making on loan applications for the Kissimmee property and a condo she purchased in February 2021 on Florida’s Gulf Coast. Mosby, 44, is standing trial on two counts of mortgage fraud, felonies that carry a maximum of 30 years in prison per charge. “Do you remember a second-home rider?” Federal Public Defender James Wyda, one of Mosby’s lawyers, asked her. “I do not,” Mosby responded. Mosby’s testimony came after her ex-husband Nick Mosby, the Baltimore City Council president, took the stand himself earlier in the week. The spectacle of the onetime power couple testifying about their marital and financial difficulties, against the backdrop of a tumultuous time in the city — from the unsuccessful trials of the police officers Marilyn Mosby charged in connection with the death of Freddie Gray to the disruption of the coronavirus pandemic — was riveting at times, and came before a larger than usual crowd in the federal courtroom in Greenbelt. It was a difficult decision for Mosby to testify, her lawyers said. Doing so required acknowledging that a jury in November found her guilty of two counts of perjury. In that case, the jurors determined she lied about suffering financial hardship because of the coronavirus to withdraw a total of $80,000 from her city retirement fund under a provision of the CARES Act, Congress’ first pandemic relief package. Without that money, testimony has shown, she couldn’t have afforded the properties in Florida. “Ms. Mosby, do you have a perjury conviction?” Wyda asked. “I do,” said Mosby, adding she has “every intention to appeal.” Wyda asked why she chose to testify, unlike her perjury trial. “I regret not testifying before and I want the jury to hear my truth,” Mosby said. Attorneys in the case will convene this afternoon to debate the scope of the prosecution’s questioning of Mosby. Before lunch, prosecutors said they believed Mosby’s final response to defense lawyers opened the door to questions about her perjury trial — material the presiding judge previously ruled was off-limits for the mortgage fraud case. Mosby’s testimony came on the trial’s seventh day. Her attorneys spent the last four days presenting evidence in support of their theory of the case: That Mosby didn’t intentionally lie on the mortgages. To secure a conviction, the prosecution has to prove Mosby provided the false information knowingly and that her lies influenced the financial institutions she asked for loans. Prosecutors have to convince the jury only of one false statement per mortgage. The government rested its case last Wednesday after putting on six witnesses: an officer with the Internal Revenue Service, the man who ran the property management company Mosby contracted to operate her house near Disney as a rental, three underwriters from the mortgage companies that issued Mosby loans and a forensic account with the FBI. Jenna Bender, the accountant, reviewed the Mosbys’ financial records. On the witness stand, she provided a detailed look into Marilyn Mosby’s real estate transactions and the couple’s financial woes, for which Nick Mosby took responsibility. The underwriters testified that their companies relied on the information Mosby provided in deciding whether to lend her money to purchase the properties. Had they known Mosby either withheld information or misled them, the underwriters said, they might not have signed off on her mortgages. Mosby did not disclose a joint federal tax debt with her former spouse that grew to $69,000 with penalties and interest, on either mortgage application. Prosecutors have said there were multiple opportunities for her to disclose such liabilities on the applications. In court, Nick Mosby took the blame for the couple’s tax trouble. He testified he was responsible for the couple falling behind on taxes and that he withheld knowledge of the debt from his former wife. Marilyn Mosby’s account of what happened, as she told it in court, matched her ex-husband’s testimony. “He was responsible for the taxes, so it was disheartening to find out when I opened the mail that we owed taxes. We owed a significant amount of taxes,” said Marilyn Mosby, recalling a time when she found a letter from the IRS in 2015. She said Nick Mosby assured her he was taking care of the problem by exploring an installment agreement with the IRS to pay off the loan over time. She described how her then husband’s repeated lies that he had taken care of their debts finally became too much and led to the breakup of a marriage that had become “toxic.” Their divorce was finalized in November. “What we once were, we were no longer,” Mosby said. “I didn’t want my girls to believe that was what love was.” _____	https://finance.yahoo.com/news/former-baltimore-state-attorney-marilyn-223800277.html	2024-01-31T23:02:35Z
Former NSW treasurer Michael Egan has died <!– <!– <!– <!– <!– <!– <!– The longest-serving treasurer in NSW has died aged 75. Michael Egan was Labor treasurer from April 1995 to 2005 under the state’s longest continuously serving premier, Bob Carr. He was the first Treasurer to serve from the House of Lords. Unusually for a Labor treasurer, Mr Egan presided over nine consecutive budget surpluses, with Mr Carr determined to demonstrate that Labor could be good economic managers after the state-owned banking disasters in Victoria and South Australia. New South Wales Premier Chris Minns and his Treasurer Daniel Mookhey – both from the Labor Right faction – have remembered Mr Egan for his long career serving the people of NSW. “NSW has lost a dedicated and experienced public servant, the Honorable Michael Egan AO,” they said on Thursday. Mr Egan’s political career began in October 1978 when he won the Sutherland Shire seat of Cronulla, leaving him as the electorate’s only beachside Labor MP to date in a usually ultra-safe Liberal seat. That was the election in which Neville Wran’s re-elected Labor government won the usually safe Liberal seats of Manly on Sydney’s northern beaches and Willoughby on the lower north coast when the coalition was destroyed. Mr Egan, from the right-wing Labor group, moved to the Legislative Council after losing Cronulla in 1984, which was also Wran’s last campaign. He became treasurer when Labor returned to power in 1995 after seven years in the political wilderness, during the years when Liberal leaders Nick Greiner and John Fahey were in charge.	https://en.cedarnews.net/86732/task/michael-egan-tragedy-as-major-nsw-political-figure-dies-aged-75/	2024-01-31T23:02:35Z
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- DSA’s founder and CEO Rich Brueggman will maintain his role following the deal - Benchmark International served as investment advisor to DSA - Blackford acquires, manages, and builds founder and family-owned, lower middle-market companies, with a focus on the manufacturing, industrial and distribution industries PACIV, which is backed by Blackford Capital, has acquired Pittsburgh and Cleveland-based Data Science Automation, an automation engineering services and training firm. No financial terms were disclosed. PACIV is a provider of industrial process automation and systems integration primarily for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and life sciences industries. PACIV operates offices in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Indianapolis, Indiana, and in Cork, Ireland. “We are excited to welcome Data Science Automation as the first add-on acquisition to the PACIV industrial automation platform,” said Jeff Johnson, managing director at Blackford Capital and chairman of the board of PACIV in a statement. “This strategic acquisition brings enhanced engineering and training capabilities, a proven track record, and a team of talented professionals that complement our vision to further expand our US footprint.” DSA’s founder and CEO Rich Brueggman will maintain his role following the deal. Benchmark International served as investment advisor, DGPerry served as accounting/tax advisor, and Lynch Law Group served as legal advisor to DSA. Varnum LLP served as legal advisor and Baker Tilly served as the financial and tax advisor to PACIV. HCAP Partners provided debt financing for the transaction. DSA was founded in 1993. Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Blackford acquires, manages, and builds founder and family-owned, lower middle-market companies, with a focus on the manufacturing, industrial and distribution industries. Blackford was founded in 2010.	https://www.pehub.com/blackford-capital-backed-paciv-acquires-automation-engineering-firm-dsa/	2024-01-31T23:02:35Z
Dog dies from rat-transmitted disease; family urging other owners to get vaccine By Mallory Sofastaii Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE, Maryland (WMAR) — Staxx Pasta, a three-year-old Biewer Terrier, had his owners wrapped around his little paw. “He was a little king. Like I said, he was groomed more than anybody in the house,” said Tammy Pasta. Tammy Pasta and her husband prioritized his health, so when Staxx stopped eating on January 12, they monitored him. After a day, he stopped barking. “He wasn’t making a sound,” Pasta recalled. They brought him to an emergency veterinarian hospital where they had to make a decision every pet owner dreads. “He was going into kidney failure and liver failure,” said Pasta. “And [the veterinarian] let us know that we should probably come say our goodbyes.” Four days after showing symptoms, Staxx was euthanized. “See how yellow his neck and his belly, everything was just turned from one week difference. One week difference, and this is what it did,” said Pasta. “It’s so quiet here now. I just don’t have words for the absence that we feel.” Test results came back positive for leptospiroris, a bacterial disease spread through the urine of infected animals. “Rats have become the predominant source of it,” said Dr. Jonathan Kaufman, a veterinarian with Eastern Animal Hospital. Dr. Kaufman sees this disease in their practice quite often. “What you would see in your pet would be lethargy, acting very tired, vomiting, diarrhea, and ultimately, their skin would turn yellow with jaundice,” said Kaufman “It’s deadly?” asked WMAR-2 News Mallory Sofastaii. “Deadly. Very deadly,” Kaufman responded. But he added that an annual vaccine can prevent it. “For [Eastern Animal Hospital], it’s mandatory or a core vaccine. In different areas, the American Veterinary Medical Association does by region what is considered a core vaccine, and in some areas, it’s not,” Kaufman explained. In Baltimore City, he recommends all pets be vaccinated because of the rat population. Pasta lives in Baltimore County, and had no idea about this non-core vaccine. “I never even heard of the disease, let alone given the chance to address the issue and have him vaccinated for it,” said Pasta. She did know her neighborhood, where she’s lived for less than a year, has a rat problem. “There’s one here. Here. There. Up there,” said Regina Ingle, Pasta’s neigbor, as she pointed out different rat holes. Ingle documents this issue and notifies the county and elected officials. “Yeah, it’s been literally over 10 years that this has been an ongoing problem,” Ingle said. During that time, she’s filed complaints, most recently on December 26, two weeks before Staxx fell ill. “I know all the [complaints] that I have filed keep coming back closed, no violation,” said Ingle. She pointed to a dumpster at a nearby apartment complex as a major trash source contributing to this problem. And many of the rat holes appear to be on county-owned land, opposite of Ingle and Pasta’s homes. This disgusting issue has been costly. “A couple of weeks ago, rat nest under the hood of my car. I had almost $3,000 worth of damage to my car,” said Ingle. And there are serious health concerns as leptospirosis can also spread to humans. “There were some kids just up on this hill the other day when it snowed and they were sliding down the hill and there are rat holes right there,” Ingle recalled. WMAR-2 News contacted the County Executive’s office about the history of complaints and lack of citations. In an email, Erica Palmisano, Press Secretary for the Office of Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski, wrote: “All residents deserve to live in clean neighborhoods. While the County continues to invest in eradication efforts, we encourage residents and property owners to help prevent rodents by keeping their yards clean and free of debris and by keeping trash cans covered. Baltimore County Code Enforcement is scheduled to perform a sweep in Ms. Ingle’s neighborhood on February 7, where team members will inspect yards and properties, look for violations and issue warnings or citations if necessary. If a vermin infestation is identified, a community rat eradication plan will be put in place.” “The rats are all over up here. There’s one right now!” Ingle exclaimed. “They’re not just here and there, they’re there at all times. And I feel like if, if it would have been addressed and taken seriously, my dog would still be here,” Pasta added. “My whole reason for doing this is to please, please, if your animal is not vaccinated, or if you’re not sure, call and ask and make an appointment. You’ll be saving a life.” Pasta and Ingle feel this is an urgent issue and recently mailed flyers to their neighbors letting them know about this serious health concern and to contact the county for a faster response. Dr. Kaufman added that the vaccine is very safe and recommends pet owners check with their veterinarians to determine if it may be right for their dog. A spokesperson with the American Veterinary Medical Association provided the information below: “While the leptospirosis vaccine has not typically been considered a core vaccine recommended for all dogs, the 2022 AAHA Canine Vaccination Guidelines recommends that it be considered for all dogs based on increasing prevalence. Although traditionally Leptospirosis was considered a disease of animals in rural environments, it is now found frequently in urban areas as well. Leptospirosis is also a zoonotic disease, so the potential risk to human family members must also be taken into account. The AVMA recommends pet owners talk with their veterinarian to determine whether or not the vaccine might be right for your dog, based on your and your dog’s individual needs. For example, dogs that have exposure to wild animals (including urban wildlife such as rodents ), farm animals, other dogs, or slow-moving or stagnant water would be ideal candidates for the vaccine.” According to the Maryland Health Department, there have been 10 total human cases confirmed in the last five years. The Maryland Department of Agriculture Animal Health program has tested for leptospirosis in 203 cases since 2020, however, they did not say how many of those tests were positive. WMAR-2 News has requested this information. And the Maryland Veterinary Medical Association told Sofastaii they don’t currently have a stance on whether all dogs should be vaccinated for leptospiroris. Please note: This content carries a strict local market embargo. 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Debates over Trent Alexander-Arnold's best position in this Liverpool team will rumble on, but right now, it's difficult to make a case for the England international not to be moved into midfield given the form Conor Bradley has shown while covering at right-back. The 20-year-old has impressed plenty in recent weeks, but against Chelsea on Wednesday, he was superb, as he netted his first Reds goal and assisted two more in the Premier League leaders' 4-1 win over the Blues on Merseyside. After Darwin Nunez went close on a couple of occasions, Liverpool broke the deadlock through Diogo Jota, who ran onto Bradley's pass and bustled his way through two Chelsea defenders to poke home. Bradley then doubled the lead with a superb angled drive after being freed down the right. Nunez missed the chance to make it 3-0 before half-time when he hit the post with a penalty, but the Reds soon put that behind them after the break as Dominik Szoboszlai headed in a sumptuous Bradley cross. Chelsea threatened a comeback when Christopher Nkunku netted with 20 minutes to play, but after Nunez again hit the woodwork with a header, Luis Diaz settled things with a close-range finish to ensure the Reds' first Premier League game since Jurgen Klopp announced his intention to leave the club ended in victory. GOAL rates Liverpool's players from Anfield...	https://www.goal.com/en-bh/lists/liverpool-player-ratings-chelsea-conor-bradley-jurgen-klopp/blt56016321d56dc0dd	2024-01-31T23:02:38Z
Men lie, women lie, and numbers don’t, but are numbers indicative of something’s actual worth? Nicki Minaj certainly seems to think so. Responding to Megan Thee Stallion’s “subliminal” diss on “HISS,” Nicki Minaj clapped back with the lackluster response track “Big Foot” and though most Hip-Hop fans called the song a complete dud, Nicki feels she struck gold as she boasted about the numbers the song garnered upon its release. Hopping on Instagram to take a victory lap, Nicki felt that the 2.45 million views that the track got on the first day of its release was something to celebrate, and in the caption, said as much even though many of her fans weren’t feeling the cut. “Imagine being backed by a machine & going up against me, THEE MACHINE. Imagine spending money on a music video & full campaign only for an audio of a blank screen with just my RAPS to gets more views,” Nicki’s caption read in part. “A rap I made up joking on IG LIVE in mins Broke APPLE MUSIC & YOUTUBE records. NOW WE WAITING ON SPOTIFY!!!!!!! WHO WANNA PLAY WIT NICKI?!?? Spotify ain’t gotta lie!!!!!! They REALLY STREAMING my music. #BigFOOT This is what happens when you think FAKE BOTS, PAID BLOGS & FAKE STUNTS will win the war in 2024 this is thinking you that btch then running into THAT BTCH. #HeavyOnIt@tateko1 let’s GOOOOOOOOOOO #GagCITY WHO MAD?!?!!!!!! Idc,” Nicki Minaj wrote. Well, the numbers are the numbers, so we can’t take that away from her. Still, fans chimed in on the comments about the song and had some pointed takes saying things like, “This is sooooooooooooooo embarrassing!!!!! song is TRASH and u ruining your legacy ,” and “You really tryna package up those stats like you’ve done something.” But even with the backlash that Nicki’s garnered over her “hit” diss song, many fans came to her defense and praised her for making “history” with her “Big Foot” drop with posts like “[C]ongratulations and this is not the end at all! You’re only getting warmed up.” Now we wait and see if this is the end of the Megan vs. Nicki beef or just the beginning. What do y’all think of Nicki Minaj patting herself on the back for the “success” of “Big Foot”? Let us know in the comments section below. — Photo: Getty Nicki Minaj Celebrates Historic Numbers Of “Big Foot” On YouTube was originally published on hiphopwired.com	https://theboxhouston.com/11214296/nicki-minaj-celebrates-historic-numbers-of-big-foot-on-youtube/	2024-01-31T23:02:38Z
The dueling contests surrounding the Nevada Republican's nominating process has led to voter confusion. And with it, an outcome many in the state saw as inevitable: Trump is the de facto winner. Copyright 2024 NPR The dueling contests surrounding the Nevada Republican's nominating process has led to voter confusion. And with it, an outcome many in the state saw as inevitable: Trump is the de facto winner. Copyright 2024 NPR	https://www.kclu.org/politics/2024-01-31/nevadas-gop-nominating-process-is-confusing-and-already-yielded-a-likely-winner	2024-01-31T23:02:39Z
The CEOs of five major social media companies just wrapped up their testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee. The heads of Meta, X, TikTok, Discord, and Snap were grilled about what they're doing to protect kids on their platforms. The major concerns are teen suicides, unrealistic beauty standards, bullying and guarding against child predators, and sextortion. The hearing started at 10 a.m. Eastern Time, and it didn't take long for things to get quite emotional. In a poignant moment, parents stood up and held images of their children who lost their lives to suicide due to social media, as the hearing began with recorded testimonies from children who had been hurt because of these platforms. Mark Zuckerberg turned around and offered an apology. “I’m sorry for everything you have all been through,” Zuckerberg told them. "It's terrible. No one should have to go through the things that your families have suffered. And this is why we invest so much and are going to continue doing industry-leading efforts to make sure that no one has to go through the things your families have had to suffer." However, Stefan Turkheimer, vice president of public policy at the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network, who was sitting with the parents during the hearing, contends that the apology fell short of being enough. “I think the parents are incredibly frustrated with the behavior of the platforms, and Facebook specifically, and Mark Zuckerberg even more specifically. I don't think his apology or whatever statement he made made much of a difference to them. I think that they want to see real change in the platforms and real accountability from Facebook and Meta, and they're not getting it, and I don't think the actual statement he made to them really had much effect,” Turkheimer told Scripps News. Meta is under legal scrutiny from several states, accused of purposefully creating addictive features on Instagram and Facebook for children and failing to protect them from online predators. During her opening statements, Sen. Amy Klobuchar was visibly frustrated as she compared tech companies’ response to harmful content to grounding Boeing planes after the in-flight emergency earlier this month. "When a Boeing plane lost a door in midflight several weeks ago, nobody questioned the decision to ground a fleet of over 700 planes. So why are not we taking the same type of decisive action on the danger of these platforms when we know these kids are dying? We have bills that have passed through this incredibly diverse committee when it comes to our political views that have passed through this committee, and they should go to the floor,” she said. “We should do something finally about liability, and then we should turn to some of the other issues that a number of us have worked on when it comes to the charges for app stores and when it comes to the monopoly behavior and the preferencing, but I will stick with this today: Facts, one-third of fentanyl cases investigated over five months had direct ties to social media; that's from the DEA. Facts, between 2012 and 2022, cyber tip-line reports of online child sexual exploitation increased from 415,000 to more than 32 million. And as I noted, at least 20 victims committed suicide in sextortion cases." Snap CEO Evan Spiegel apologized to families whose children died after purchasing drugs on Snapchat. “I’m so sorry that we have not been able to prevent these tragedies,” he said. Then he proceeded to outline some of the company's efforts to protect its users. During the hearing, TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew emphasized the platform's commitment to enforcing its policy preventing children under 13 from using the app. Meanwhile, CEO Linda Yaccarino stated that X (formerly known as Twitter) does not cater to children but that the company backs the STOP CSAM Act bill that makes tech companies responsible for child sexual exploitation cases by removing their liability shield. Despite a rare instance of congressional agreement against the platforms during Wednesday's hearing, Congress has yet to enact legislation to regulate social media companies and their content, which has allowed these companies to operate for years without more strict federal oversight. Additional reporting by The Associated Press. SEE MORE: Mother who lost teen to viral challenge calls for more protections Trending stories at Scrippsnews.com	https://www.kshb.com/senate-judiciary-committee-grills-social-media-ceos-on-child-safety	2024-01-31T23:02:40Z
(MENAFN- EIN Presswire) SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, January 31, 2024 /EINPresswire / -- MultiLane, leading HSIO test and measurement company, launched its latest test Time Domain Reflectometers (TDR): Pulsar, a 4-channel TDR and DSO. The advent of 224Gbps/lane brings with it new considerations for switch design. Tighter design tolerances mean that hybrid cabled switches could offer a lower power alternative to pure PCB switches, but require a more comprehensive approach to impedance analysis. Built to address the need for a high-throughput, scalable solution for system and host TDR testing, Pulsar is a 4-channel TDR analyzer that provides full SI insights with the detection of impedance mismatches, discontinuities, and skew measurements. Designed with production testing in mind, each Pulsar unit can function independently or be connected together for a full 8 Tx/8 Rx solution, offering a scalable, high-throughput solution for parallel measurements – ideal for high-density ports. The TDR connects directly to the host ports with a low-cost, replaceable SMPM to QSFP-DD/OSFP cable. “Our role as a test and measurement company is to streamline the cost of testing without compromising coverage,” said Elias Khoury, MultiLane Product Line Manager for TDR and cable and transceiver testing.“Pulsar is designed to address many of the pain points of switch and cable design, providing a solution that can be scaled precisely to our customer's needs.” The Pulsar range encompasses currently available 112Gbps/lane solutions, with a 12 ps rise time, and a 224Gbps/lane version with a 7 ps rise time coming later in 2024. About MultiLane: MultiLane Inc. is a leading provider of High-Speed IO and Data Center Interconnect test solutions from 10G to 800G. Products include BERTs, TDR, optical and electrical oscilloscopes, optical switch boxes, and a host of MSA-compliant development tools for QSFP-DD, OSFP, OSFP-XD and other leading standards. MultiLane's products are used to test semiconductors, DACs, AOCs, active cables, optical transceivers, and system switch cards. MultiLane also offers compliance and interoperability test services along with highspeed design consultation and development services. Marketing Department MultiLane +1 510-573-6388 email us here Visit us on social media: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn YouTube MENAFN31012024003118003196ID1107793794 Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.	https://menafn.com/1107793794/Multilane-Launches-Pulsar-Range-Of-Time-Domain-Reflectometers	2024-01-31T23:02:31Z
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Vivian McCall, reporter for The Stranger, about recent raids in Seattle's gay bars. Members of the city's LGBTQ-plus community are looking for answers. Copyright 2024 NPR NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Vivian McCall, reporter for The Stranger, about recent raids in Seattle's gay bars. Members of the city's LGBTQ-plus community are looking for answers. Copyright 2024 NPR	https://www.wvpe.org/2024-01-31/seattles-queer-community-is-furious-after-gay-bars-were-raided-over-the-weekend	2024-01-31T23:02:40Z
Subscribe to The College Football Enquirer Apple Podcasts \| Spotify \| YouTube Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde devote today’s episode to Tennessee’s lawsuit against the NCAA after reports that the University of Tennessee is under investigation for NIL violations. The school has received help from both the Tennessee and Virginia attorneys general in a lawsuit against the NCAA in attempts to get a court’s ruling to absolve them. The guys dive into whether or not Tennessee committed any violations, as well as if the NCAA can retroactively enforce any punishments. The podcast then debates about whether or not the current college athletics structure should involve guardrails and, if found guilty, whether or not the NCAA could invoke the death penalty on the Volunteers. Later in the show, with March Madness nearing, the podcast takes a look at this weekend’s packed college hoops action. To close out the episode, The People's Court opens up a case on a gassy airplane passenger. 1:00 - Tennessee is suing the NCAA over NIL violations 48:40 - College basketball is heating up with a big weekend 54:08 - The People’s Court: Airplane flatulence [Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Baseball league for the 2024 MLB season] Follow Dan @DanWetzel Follow Pat @ByPatForde Follow Ross @RossDellenger 🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTube Check out all the episodes of the College Football Enquirer and the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports Podcasts	https://www.powerorlando.com/news/national/tennessee-v-ncaa/KYY2QBEEW7C7QNZDZWY3YRWDJI/	2024-01-31T23:02:39Z
3 suspects hijacked Uber driver at gunpoint, stole his car, prompting KSU lockdown, police say Channel 2 Action News has learned new information about an off-campus carjacking that put the campus of Kennesaw State University on lockdown for hours last week. The incident was initially reported as armed suspects on campus, causing students to panic and hide in classrooms. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Channel 2′s Cobb County Bureau Chief Michele Newell was at the Cobb County Police Department Wednesday, where she learned that police believe three suspects robbed an Uber driver at gunpoint and then stole his car. Police said Giovanni Brown and two other suspects call an Uber in DeKalb County and requested a ride to Cobb County. According to warrants, the suspects headed to the Waffle House across from KSU’s campus where they pointed guns at the driver and forced him to surrender his car. Police said the suspects told the driver to get in the trunk, but he was able to run away. TRENDING STORIES: Stepmother arrested on murder charges after 8-year-old Gwinnett girl beaten to death Suspect ties up father, son while pretending to be officer during Gwinnett home invasion, police say Special prosecutor Nathan Wade comes to ‘temporary agreement’ in divorce, canceling court hearing Police said the subjects then ditched the stolen car on KSU’s campus and ran off campus. Brown was arrested that night. A second suspect, 16-year-old Marquis Adams, was arrested the next day. A third suspect remains on the run. Students said the heavy police presence on campus after the emergency alert scared them. “I was in my room leaving, that’s when I got the text and call,” Ryan Oldham said. “We put a table in front of the window just to make sure nothing could see us through there.” [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter] Kristen Alexander said she quickly realized the situation was serious. “I just didn’t know how to feel that much at all until I got to the room and started getting panicked and anxious,” Alexander said. Brown has been charged with attempted kidnapping, hijacking a vehicle and several other charges. Adams was charged with carjacking, armed robbery and aggravated assault. The third suspect who is still on the run has not been identified.	https://news.yahoo.com/3-suspects-hijacked-uber-driver-220237607.html	2024-01-31T23:02:41Z
SANTA ANA, Calif. (OCDAO) – A 58-year-old man has been sentenced to 140 years to life in state prison for the brutal, decades-old kidnapping and rape of a 9-year-old girl in Lake Forest and a rape of a female jogger in Mission Viejo – crimes the man tried to blame on his identical twin brother – along with the molestation of a former girlfriend’s daughter. Orange County Superior Court Judge Richard M. King imposed the maximum sentence against Kevin Michael Konther of Highland on Friday. Konther was convicted by a jury last February of two felony counts of forcible rape, two felony counts of forcible oral copulation, one felony count of a forcible lewd act upon a child and one felony count of a lewd and lascivious act with a minor, for sexual assaults against three female victims. The jury also found true the allegations that he kidnapped both rape victims and committed each of the charged offenses against multiple victims. As a result of investigative genetic genealogy, Konther and his twin brother were arrested in January 2019 and connected to the crimes through DNA. On October 21, 1995, Konther raped a 9-year-old girl walking home by herself after buying school supplies in Lake Forest. He grabbed the girl, covered her mouth while pulling her down an embankment and into a secluded wooded park. Konther told the girl not to scream and said he had a knife. Despite the victim pleading with Konther not to hurt her and that she was only 9 years old, he forced her to orally copulate him and then raped her. With only her notebooks and pencils she had just bought covering her naked body, the girl ran home naked and told her mom about the rape. He also raped a 32-year-old woman who was jogging on a trail in Mission Viejo on June 2, 1998. Konther – naked except for wearing a pair of shoes – jumped out of the bushes, grabbed the woman and covered her mouth, telling her not to scream and that he was going to rape her. She was dragged down an embankment where Konther took off her clothing and then forcibly raped her and orally copulated her before running away. In 2018, Orange County Sheriff’s Department investigators began using investigative genetic genealogy to develop leads on the unknown suspect in the 1995 and 1998 rapes. During the investigation, allegations that the daughter of a former girlfriend had been molested by Kevin Konther were revealed. Konther was charged with the two rapes and with molesting his former girlfriend’s daughter while the girl pretended to be asleep. Conversations that were covertly recorded between Konther and his twin brother following their arrests disclosed incriminating statements the defendant made while his brother was shocked by the arrest. “Only a monster jumps out of the bushes to rape an innocent little girl and then forces her to walk home naked while desperately trying to cover herself with anything she can until she can get home to the safety of her mother’s arms,” said Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer. “But raping and humiliating a little girl wasn’t enough for him. When he didn’t get caught he hid in the bushes, stalking his next prey – an unsuspecting jogger who he pulled into the brush and raped. And when he still doesn’t get caught again, he victimized another innocent young girl who had no idea she was living under the same roof as a monster. DNA was the lynchpin that gave that monster a name – and that name is Kevin Konther. The relentless pursuit of justice by the Orange County Sheriff’s Department and the Orange County District Attorney’s Office has ensured that another monster who preys on young girls and young women will never be free to jump out of the bushes again.” The post California Man Who Blamed Twin Brother for Cold Case Rapes of Girl and Jogger is Sentenced to 140 Years in Prison appeared first on Breaking911.	https://en.cedarnews.net/86733/task/california-man-who-blamed-twin-brother-for-cold-case-rapes-of-girl-and-jogger-is-sentenced-to-140-years-in-prison/	2024-01-31T23:02:41Z
‘People feel more comfortable’: Students, staff welcome new elementary school support dog By Daren Bower Click here for updates on this story ADA, Michigan (WXMI) — Forest Hills Public Schools launched a new program aimed at helping students with their mental health while at school. FOX 17 went to Ada Vista Elementary School Tuesday to meet the school’s new support dog — 10-month-old Jersey. “She is bilingual because we are a Spanish immersion school,” Behavioral Support Aid Abby Garcia explained. Garcia uses the Golden Retriever-Lab mix every day to help students deal with the stresses of school. “It is really great just because sometimes, there are kids who get hurt on the playground or just having a bad day, things are just not going great. Sometimes, we just have someone who’s just struggling. They can come down to the office [and] pet Jersey,” Garcia said. support dog Forest Hills Public Schools launched a new program aimed at helping students with their mental health while at school. FOX 17 went to Ada Vista Elementary School Tuesday to meet the school’s new support dog — 10-month-old Jersey. IMG_3932.JPG By: Daren BowerPosted at 3:59 PM, Jan 30, 2024 and last updated 5:40 PM, Jan 30, 2024 ADA, Mich. — Forest Hills Public Schools launched a new program aimed at helping students with their mental health while at school. FOX 17 went to Ada Vista Elementary School Tuesday to meet the school’s new support dog — 10-month-old Jersey. “She is bilingual because we are a Spanish immersion school,” Behavioral Support Aid Abby Garcia explained. Garcia uses the Golden Retriever-Lab mix every day to help students deal with the stresses of school. “It is really great just because sometimes, there are kids who get hurt on the playground or just having a bad day, things are just not going great. Sometimes, we just have someone who’s just struggling. They can come down to the office [and] pet Jersey,” Garcia said. It took about a year of planning to get Jersey and, though she has only been at the school for about a week, many students already are seeing and feeling the benefits. “It’s helped a lot because, like, people feel more comfortable,” fourth-grader Julian said. “It looks like they feel more comfortable at school if they maybe had some problems, but now, they feel comfortable when, like, Jersey is near or, like, they just feel better.” “If she is wearing her bandanna, she is working and you can pet her. And if she is on her mat or bed, you can pet her,” added fourth-grader Agnes. Not only does Jersey help students, but also, staff members love having her around, too. “Throughout the day, I’ll just lay down with her and put my head on her chest and just, kind of, take a moment to reset,” Principal Allison Woodside said. “In a way, Jersey provides what’s really hard for us to do as adults. I think sometimes we tend to try and solve people’s problems by talking, and she solves your problems just by simply being there.” Forest Hills Public Schools says its long-term plan is to have a support dog in each of the district’s elementary schools. Orchard View Elementary is set to be next. Please note: This content carries a strict local market embargo. If you share the same market as the contributor of this article, you may not use it on any platform.	https://keyt.com/cnn-regional/2024/01/31/people-feel-more-comfortable-students-staff-welcome-new-elementary-school-support-dog/	2024-01-31T23:02:42Z
- As part of the transaction, Memorial Hermann Health System also invested in Lone Peak alongside the BlackRock Impact Opportunities Fund - Brightwood Capital and LBC Credit Partners provided financing for the transaction - Established in 1988, BlackRock is headquartered in New York City BlackRock Impact Opportunities Fund has made an investment in Lone Peak Dental Group, a Colorado-based pediatric specialty dental support organization. No financial terms were disclosed. Lone Peak was founded in 2003 and has 69 offices spanning 13 states. “We are pleased to invest in Lone Peak Dental Group and support the company in increasing access to dental pediatric care in underserved communities. Lone Peak’s strong fundamentals, successful track record of growth and mission-focused approach makes the company a compelling investment for our clients,” said Ladell Robbins, head of BlackRock Impact Opportunities Fund in a statement. “We look forward to partnering with Ray and Lone Peak’s management team to help extend Lone Peak’s footprint.” As part of the transaction, Memorial Hermann Health System also invested in Lone Peak alongside the BlackRock Impact Opportunities Fund. Brightwood Capital and LBC Credit Partners provided financing for the transaction. Established in 1988, BlackRock is headquartered in New York City.	https://www.pehub.com/blackrock-invests-in-pediatric-dental-support-firm-lone-peak-dental-group/	2024-01-31T23:02:42Z
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Rajon Rondo was arrested over the weekend on drug and gun possession charges in Indiana after state police pulled over the former NBA star. In the reports, police say they found evidence of marijuana use, drug paraphernalia, and a firearm inside Rondo’s vehicle. Kentucky outlet WDRB reports that Rajon Rondo, 37, was arrested this past Sunday in Jackson County while traveling southbound on a major interstate. Drivers reported that Rondo’s 2022 Tesla was driving erratically, prompting the police to pull the vehicle over. The state trooper conducting the stop smelled marijuana and began a search, leading to a small amount of the drug, paraphernalia, and the handgun. Rondo is not allowed to possess a firearm due to a no-contact order taken out against him. He was taken to the Jackson County Jail and posted a $700 bond. Rajon Rondo will have a court hearing on Feb. 27 and all of the charges he faces are considered misdemeanors. Rondo, who was a standout player at the University of Kentucky, has yet to offer a comment regarding the arrest. — Photo: Getty Rajon Rondo Knocked On Drug & Gun Charges In Indiana was originally published on hiphopwired.com	https://theboxhouston.com/11214297/rajon-rondo-knocked-on-drug-gun-charges-in-indiana/	2024-01-31T23:02:44Z
Senate Republicans demanded that President Biden's national security funding package for Ukraine be tied to policy changes to address the crisis at the southwest border. But now that negotiators say they are ready to release details of a bipartisan plan to reduce the surge of migrants at the border, Republican divisions could scuttle the plan. Months of negotiations between the Republicans, Democrats and the Biden administration officials are now threatened by politics. Former President Trump, the GOP's likely 2024 presidential nominee, has been publicly slamming the deal and urging lawmakers to oppose it. Negotiators started the week promising to release a bill in the coming days. But by Wednesday, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell appeared to signal he's ready to move on, and focus on getting money to two key U.S. allies at war. "It's time for us to move something, hopefully including the border agreement, but we need to get help to Israel and Ukraine, quickly," McConnell, R-Ky., told reporters. McConnell has consistently argued that divided government is the moment to extract demands on border policy from Democrats. Pressed about what voters would think of GOP lawmakers who sink a bill because Trump directed them to, McConnell sidestepped the question. "I still favor trying to make law when you can" and said what the bipartisan group is working on is better than current immigration law, adding, "you're asking me, a question I can't answer right now, which is the fate of it." Senators already know key details The top Democratic negotiator working on a border plan, Chris Murphy, D-Conn., has signaled for days that the deal is basically done, but getting sign off from the GOP to move ahead is the hold up. "We have a bipartisan agreement to help address the crisis at the border. Republicans have been desperate for that. Why would they walk away from it?" Senate Republicans huddled at their weekly lunch on Wednesday to discuss next steps, but the consensus coming out of the meeting was that lawmakers want to see the details. But after weeks of negotiations, the key provisions have already been explained to lawmakers from both parties. The bill includes several tools to address the border, including: giving the president the ability to shutdown the border if the numbers of migrants attempting to enter the U.S. climbs above a certain threshold, adjusting the rules for who qualifies for asylum and allowing migrants authorization to work while awaiting adjudication of their asylum claim. Extended negotiations opened space for critics Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., said the effort is "an uphill climb" because as the talks have continued, some members have impressions about what the proposal will do and "there are certain people who will never change their mind." Tillis has said a border plan needs to get the majority of Senate Republicans in order to move ahead. But Trump injecting himself into the process has caused many lawmakers to refrain from backing the framework, making it tougher to meet that test. Oklahoma GOP Sen. Jim Lankford is crafting the plan along with Murphy and Independent Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema. Lankford spent time on Sunday talk shows swatting down leaks about the plan that conservative media outlets are painting as a green light for 5,000 additional migrants a day. Texas Republican Sen, John Cornyn, who was an early advocate of linking money for Ukraine to changes to the Biden administration's policies, said people need time to see an official piece of legislation. "People are talking about what they think is in it, and what they've heard is in it, what's not in it,' Cornyn told reporters. "I think the first thing we need to do is see where the conference is based on the text rather than just based on rumors and hearsay." Tillis called Wednesday's meeting "a good discussion." But added, "I would ask those same members who are calling for time to read it, but not judge something they haven't read." Others who came out against the bill already are already dismissing the proposals. "I think this is a bad bill," Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Tx., told reporters. "And the simplest reason is it doesn't solve the problem." Cruz blamed Senate Democrats for crafting a bill that "allows Joe Biden to continue the open borders," despite the months of bipartisan negotiations that have taken place. President Biden endorsed the proposal and said last week if Congress passes it he would immediately shutdown the border. Some optimisim remains Murphy remained optimistic on Wednesday that the deal would survive and come to the floor for a vote, possibly as soon as this week. He said a "sizable, important group of Republican senators" are making a good faith effort to get something done on the border, and suggested that others are making disingenuous arguments about needing to see the full text. "This is not a detailed study of the issue. This is a question as to whether they are going to put Trump before solving the problem," Murphy said. Copyright 2024 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.	https://www.kclu.org/politics/2024-01-31/senate-gop-split-risks-bipartisan-border-deal-as-trump-looms-large	2024-01-31T23:02:45Z
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs didn't practice Wednesday amid the Super Bowl LVII bye week, but the team projected four key players would've sat out had it been a normal week. Defensive tackle Chris Jones (quad), running back Isiah Pacheco (toe/ankle), left guard Joe Thuney (pectoral) and defensive end Charles Omenihu (knee) were all listed as players who would've missed practice. Jones' inclusion was notable because he hadn't appeared on the injury report since Week 18, when he sat out most of practice with a groin injury. Pacheco, who missed two games in December after shoulder surgery, played through the toe injury for the AFC Championship Game against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday. He was listed as questionable for the conference title game. Thuney injured his chest late in the AFC Divisional Round win at Buffalo and missed the Ravens game. Nick Allegretti filled at left guard in Thuney's absence. Omenihu reportedly tore a ligament in his knee against Baltimore and will miss Super Bowl LVII, but the team has yet to confirm the injury or make a roster move involving the free-agent signing and former 49ers pass rusher. Linebacker Willie Gay Jr., who did not play Sunday, would've been limited at practice due to a neck injury, as would've cornerback L'Jarius Sneed (calf). Sneed has been on a limited participant with the calf injury each of the last five weeks, but he has played every game — except the regular-season finale at the Los Angeles Chargers, when most of the team's starters were inactive. —	https://www.kshb.com/sports/football/chiefs/super-bowl-injury-report-4-key-chiefs-wouldve-missed-practice-wednesday-team-estimates	2024-01-31T23:02:46Z
(MENAFN- EIN Presswire) Part of our PTEN hiking team The PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome Foundation is embarking on a a journey to Summit Mount Kilimanjaro on Rare Disease Day PTEN team leader Kristin Anthony shared that while the climb is daunting, she and her community will realize success and have treatments for PHTS! She and her hiking team are ready.” - Go TEAM PTEN! Tufanye Hivi HUNTSVILLE, AL, UNITED STATES, January 31, 2024 /EINPresswire / -- Team PTEN prepares to Conquer Mount Kilimanjaro , Bringing Hope and Awareness to Worldwide PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome Patients (PHTS). In just 21 days, a dedicated team of hikers working to raise PHTS awareness and funding will be led by Embark Exploration to begin a life-changing journey to Tanzania to conquer Mount Kilimanjaro. This expedition aims to raise awareness and bring hope to those affected by PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome (PHTS) and other rare diseases that currently lack a cure. PHTS is one of the 7,000 rare diseases that afflict individuals worldwide, leaving many with tumors, a high risk of developing multiple cancers, and other benign issues. The PHTS Foundation, led by its president, expresses deep gratitude to all supporters who have made this expedition possible. "Special thanks go to Embark Exploration, Mountain High Outfitters, and the friends and family who have rallied behind this important cause. Kristin Anthony, the PTEN Foundation President, PHTS patient, and cancer survivor, is the team leader for members heading to Tanzania. She believes that the Rare Disease Day summit at Uhuru Peak on Mount Kilimanjaro, which will take place during the expedition, has the power to shed light on PHTS and generate vital funding for research and patient support. Kristin hopes this event will bring renewed optimism for all PHTS patients and the broader rare disease community. She shares with her fellow patients and their families that the climb is daunting but one step at a time; together, we will realize success and have treatments. Mrs. Anthony expressed extraordinary gratitude to her fellow hikers who raised nearly $20,000!" Caroline, a parent of a PHTS patient and fellow hiker, shares her motivation for embarking on this challenging journey. "I am determined to raise awareness and funding for PHTS while showing my son that mountains and obstacles can be overcome," she says. Caroline also admits to embracing this adventure for personal growth and fulfillment. The symbolism of conquering Kilimanjaro is overwhelming, and she dreams of one day returning with her son, Kingston, when he is older. It would be a full-circle moment for them both. Mount Kilimanjaro is a towering symbol of strength, resilience, and hope. Hikers Dominic and Marie also have an affected child. They shared what a fabulous way to realize how much you can do for yourself and someone you genuinely care about. It's not only about being on top of Kilimanjaro but also about the preparation you do and with whom you do it, right, my love? -(Dominic to Marie) The motivation comes first for our little man, Luka, and the whole PTEN family. Secondly, it's to realize how many amazing people around us helped us in different ways during this last year. Let's remind ourselves that no matter the goals or challenges we are going through, there is always someone to help us because we are stronger together. Let`s hike PTEN team! Hiker Edward Strasser, III, shared the following: I am doing the hike up Kilimanjaro because I have always searched for challenges and, after good preparation, have completed what is required to meet that challenge. Regularly active in many endurance sports, my USNA roommate signed on and invited me to accept the Kilimanjaro challenge. He and I both do marathons/half-marathons and bicycle longer distances for aerobic endurance training, so I felt we could and should do this together. The fact that the PTEN Foundation is gaining recognition and awareness across America (and now, with my participation in Europe) through this Kilimanjaro trek makes it even more rewarding to take on this challenge, helping good people do good for others. As a child, I lived in Ethiopia and visited Kenya on vacation. Kilimanjaro, right across the border, has always been incredible for me, but it seemed out of reach, and I never figured it would be me climbing. Now, I can and will. Hiker William Cook was in the Naval Academy with Mr. Sasser. He, too, likes to test his boundaries and is excited to do this for the PHTS community and meet a huge unmet financial and awareness need. He is also grateful for the support of his family and friends. Pete Robertson joined the effort when he overheard Kristin sharing the adventure with a colleague. He shares, "I've always been in awe of mountains, both literally and in terms of their symbolic meaning of a challenge. The PTEN effort to summit Mount Kilimanjaro has allowed me to push the boundaries of what I can do and link with a community pushing back the grasp of a deadly and debilitating disease: PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome." Hiker Ken Smith is also an adventure seeker who has accomplished extraordinary things. He is excited about this adventure and grateful for the opportunity to support the PTEN foundation and community. He shared that he is impressed with all that the PTEN Foundation has accomplished despite lacking resources and is excited to help this organization and the patients it supports. Jordan Pazian is Kristin Anthony's sister. She is hiking for her sister and all PTEN patients battling this life-altering disease. As the PTEN Foundation team and supporters gear up for this monumental feat, they invite everyone to join them to bring hope, awareness, and support to PHTS patients and the broader rare disease community. PTEN Foundation will host a kick-off hike from the Blevins Gap lot at the top of Cecil Ashburn this Saturday, February 3, at 9:00 AM. You are invited to join here: For more information about the PHTS Foundation and its efforts to support those affected by PHTS, please visit to learn more about PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome and this incredible journey. About the PHTS Foundation: The PHTS Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome (PHTS). The foundation aims to bring hope and support to those impacted by this rare disease by raising awareness, providing resources, and funding research initiatives. Kristin Anthony PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome Foundation +1 256-520-8529 ... 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Scientists have found that spiderwebs can be used to capture environmental DNA, which reflects the animal population of an area. The technique may help track the biodiversity of an ecosystem. Copyright 2024 NPR Scientists have found that spiderwebs can be used to capture environmental DNA, which reflects the animal population of an area. The technique may help track the biodiversity of an ecosystem. Copyright 2024 NPR	https://www.wvpe.org/2024-01-31/spiderwebs-could-offer-a-snapshot-of-an-ecosystem-study-shows	2024-01-31T23:02:46Z
Sabrina Carpenter's "Feather" is floating up the Billboard chart like a ... well, you know. Having just climbed from #56 to #37, the song has become the singer and actress' first top 40 hit on the Billboard Hot 100. Her previous high was #48, which she hit with "Skin" in 2021. On Billboard's Pop Airplay chart, "Feather" is doing even better: It's currently #15. "Feather" is from the deluxe edition of Sabrina's album Emails I Can't Send, which came out in March. The original came out in July 2022. Sabrina will return to Taylor Swift's Eras Tour in February, when she opens for her in Australia and Singapore. She's also playing Coachella on April 12 and Governors Ball on June 8. Copyright © 2024, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.	https://www.powerorlando.com/news/new-feather-sabrina/N2KS52OKFDTRALZTB3YB7LRTHU/	2024-01-31T23:02:47Z
Alert level raised for Kilauea as volcano rumbles Jan. 31—Hawaiian Volcano Observatory officials raised the alert level for Kilauea volcano early this morning after scientists observed "increased earthquake activity and inflationary ground deformation." The volcano alert level was raised to a watch from an advisory, while the aviation color-code alert was raised to orange from yellow, officials said at 4:41 a.m. The volcano is not currently erupting and the increased activity is confined within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, HVO said. "At this time, it is not possible to say with certainty if this activity will lead to an eruption; the activity may remain below ground," the alert said. "However, an eruption in Kilauea's summit region, within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and away from infrastructure, is one potential outcome. Patterns of earthquake activity and ground deformation are concentrated south of the caldera region. Any new eruptive activity could occur in or near Halemaumau crater or the region south of Kilauea caldera, within the closed area of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park."	https://news.yahoo.com/alert-level-raised-kilauea-volcano-223200949.html	2024-01-31T23:02:47Z
U.S. authorities are updating their initial assessment regarding the circumstances surrounding the deaths of two Navy SEALs who perished during a mission to intercept an unmarked vessel transporting illicit Iranian-manufactured weaponry to Yemen. Following further discussions with personnel involved in the operation, U.S. officials revealed on Wednesday that Navy Special Warfare Operator 1st Class Christopher J. Chambers was in the process of boarding the ship on January 11 when he inadvertently slipped into the gap created by the turbulent waves between the vessel and the SEALs’ combat craft. According to the Associated Press, as Chambers fell, Navy Special Warfare Operator 2nd Class Nathan Gage Ingram leaped in an attempt to rescue him. Initially, U.S. officials had indicated that Ingram had fallen into the water, with Chambers following suit. Both SEALs were lost at sea as rescue efforts proved unsuccessful. Naval Special Warfare Command released a statement affirming that an ongoing investigation seeks to ascertain further details surrounding the event. Chambers, aged 37 and from Maryland, enlisted in the Navy in 2012 and completed SEAL training in 2014. Ingram, aged 27 and hailing from Texas, enlisted in 2019 and graduated from SEAL training in 2021. The post U.S. Military Changes Story on What Happened to Navy SEALs Lost at Sea appeared first on Breaking911.	https://en.cedarnews.net/86734/task/u-s-military-changes-story-on-what-happened-to-navy-seals-lost-at-sea/	2024-01-31T23:02:47Z
Victim’s family angry with sentence of Bay Area man who beheaded ex-girlfriend with samurai sword By Lena Howland Click here for updates on this story REDWOOD CITY, California (KGO) — The Bay Area man who used a samurai sword to behead the mother of his young daughter is headed to prison for at least 25 years. His sentencing comes two months after he was found guilty of first-degree murder. The suspect known as Rafa Solano was sentenced by a judge on Tuesday to 25 years to life in prison with the possibility of parole. This is the sentence for first-degree murder in California. Before his sentence, he had to listen to a number of victim impact statements from the family of 27-year-old Karina Castro, Solano’s ex-girlfriend, who was killed and beheaded with a sword in the middle of a street in San Carlos back in 2022. Castro’s family and friends described the crime as the “worst kind of evil” and believed Castro was protecting her two young daughters at the time. Judge Lisa Novak said this is by far the most difficult trial she’s ever presided over because of the true horror of the crime committed. She also said this “incredible act of violence” is not in any way a byproduct of mental illness. After reading his sentence of 25 years to life, Novak said the “sentence imposed just does not feel sufficient for the crime.” “It’s exactly how I felt, to a T, it’s not enough, I don’t understand, California is insane as far as that goes, I don’t understand it,” Martin Castro, Karina’s father said. “If he used a gun, he can get life without parole, whatever, now he’s not eligible, because he cut her head off in the street? How does that work?” Karina’s father says sitting through the trial and listening to every gruesome detail has been the hardest thing he’s ever had to go through in his life. “I don’t get her back, no matter what,” Danielle Gannon, Karina’s grandmother said. “I mean it’s nice knowing that at least he won’t get out in my lifetime, but it’s sick that he gets to get out at all if he does.” Gannon gave a victim impact statement to the judge explaining how she wanted the judge to “punish this monster” to the fullest extent that the law allows. “Nothing they could have said in there was going to make anything any better, she’s still gone, no court date is going to bring her back,” Mya Castro, Karina’s sister said. Despite the sentence, Judge Novak said this shouldn’t “lessen the significance” of the community understanding that justice is being served. “Just because he’s going to prison, he still gets visitation, he still gets three meals, he still can start his life and go up for parole in 20 plus years and we’re stuck, we have nightmares every day, our life has totally been ripped apart,” Monica Camacho, one of Karina’s best friends said. Now, the family is focused on protecting Karina’s two young daughters. Please note: This content carries a strict local market embargo. If you share the same market as the contributor of this article, you may not use it on any platform.	https://keyt.com/cnn-regional/2024/01/31/victims-family-angry-with-sentence-of-bay-area-man-who-beheaded-ex-girlfriend-with-samurai-sword/	2024-01-31T23:02:48Z
- Debevoise & Plimpton LLP served as legal counsel to CD&R, and Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP served as legal counsel to American Securities on the transaction - RBC Capital Markets LLC served as financial advisor to FBM - FBM was founded in 2011 Clayton, Dubilier & Rice has acquired a significant ownership stake in Foundation Building Materials, Inc, a Santa Ana, California-based distributor of specialty building products. No financial terms were disclosed. FBM’s existing backer American Securities will continue to own a majority stake in FBM. “We have long admired FBM and have tremendous respect for the business Ruben and his team have built,” said Nate Sleeper, CEO of CD&R in a statement. “We look forward to supporting FBM through its next phase of growth and to partnering with American Securities.” Debevoise & Plimpton LLP served as legal counsel to CD&R, and Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP served as legal counsel to American Securities on the transaction. RBC Capital Markets LLC served as financial advisor to FBM. FBM was founded in 2011. Founded in 1978, CD&R invests in businesses that span a broad range of industries, including industrial, healthcare, consumer, technology and financial services end markets.	https://www.pehub.com/cdr-invests-in-foundation-building-materials/	2024-01-31T23:02:48Z
Man City confirm big-money Laura Blindkilde Brown signing from Aston Villa as they look to keep chase with Emma Hayes' Chelsea in WSL title raceJames HunsleyManchester CityManchester City WomenLaura BlindkildeWomen's footballWSLManchester City have completed the signing of Laura Blindkilde Brown from Aston Villa, with the midfielder penning a three-and-a-half year deal.Article continues belowArticle continues belowArticle continues belowArticle continues belowCity confirm Blindkilde Brown signingMidfielder pens three-and-a-half year dealCity also complete Pritchard and O'Hanlon deals	https://www.goal.com/en-bh/lists/man-city-laura-blindkilde-brown-signing-aston-villa-emma-hayes-chelsea-wsl-title-race/blt3f10b15dbde43581	2024-01-31T23:02:44Z
Yasiin Bey took to Instagram Live to address the recent comments he made about Drake where he suggested that the Canadian superstar’s music is often heard while shopping at Target. The artist formerly known as Mos Def elaborated on his statement, urging for more substance from Drake and even demanding the same of himself. Yasiin Bey shared a video on his Instagram page addressing his comments on Drake, and the expectations of an artist of his magnitude, while even turning some of that critique toward himself. “First of all, I don’t hate anyone,” Bey began his discussion. “My opinion is mine. It’s legal in all states, as far as I’m aware. It was not an opportunity to try to slander him, or to clown on him. I have reached out to him, I have no responses yet. I’m not keen to talk about people or to them through a screen, I prefer to talk to people directly. But I will say this. The young man is very talented, he’s been able to be very successful with that talent, and I have no issue with his success or anything that he’s been able to achieve as a result of his talent.” Bey then spoke directly to his words and that criticism isn’t always an attack on a person, recognizing that Drake has contended with such comments for the duration of his still buzzing career. “I do feel that some of the criticism that he’s received in the past has been mean-spirited or unfair. So I don’t want to participate in that,” said Bey. “I’ve never had no issue with you personally, I don’t know you well enough to have any sort of issue with you in that regard. Nonetheless, it’s not sacrilegious to have a critique or opinion of a public figure, particularly one of that magnitude in current, modern culture.” Yasiin Bey added that he would welcome the opportunity for a face-to-face conversation with the OVO Sound honcho, adding that he enlisted the help of Dave Chappelle to connect the two. View the entire video below. — Photo: Getty Yasiin Bey Addresses Comments He Made About Drake was originally published on hiphopwired.com	https://theboxhouston.com/11214298/yasiin-bey-addresses-comments-he-made-about-drake/	2024-01-31T23:02:50Z
Science & Technology Lawmakers grilled the CEOs of top social media companies in a hearing today By Dara Kerr Published January 31, 2024 at 2:21 PM PST Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Listen • 3:45 During a contentious hearing, lawmakers demanded that social media companies do better to protect children online. Copyright 2024 NPR	https://www.kclu.org/science-technology/2024-01-31/lawmakers-grilled-the-ceos-of-top-social-media-companies-in-a-hearing-today	2024-01-31T23:02:51Z
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Tickets to the Kansas City Royals’ home opener are set to go on sale this Friday. The Royals’ will return to Kauffman Stadium to take on the Minnesota Twins at 3:10 p.m. on Thursday, March 28. Fans can purchase tickets on the Royals’ website. Tickets are available as low as $29 with other options available. The club will host a pre-game concert featuring Kansas City-based mashup party band Lost Wax. The first 30,000 fans through the gates will receive a Bobby Witt Jr. bobblehead. —	https://www.kshb.com/sports/lets-play-ball-tickets-to-royals-home-opener-on-sale-friday	2024-01-31T23:02:52Z
(MENAFN- EIN Presswire) FORT MYERS, FLA., USA, January 31, 2024 /EINPresswire / -- The AlmaLinux OS Foundation , a nonprofit that stewards the community-owned and governed open source CentOS Linux replacement AlmaLinux, today announced representatives from the project will be participating in two industry events in Europe: CentOS Connect and FOSDEM. CentOS Connect is the contributor conference for the CentOS project, focusing on CentOS Stream, Special Interest Groups, and the entire Enterprise Linux ecosystem. CentOS Connect takes place February 1st and 2nd, 2024, as a fringe event of FOSDEM: AlmaLinux: How we automated testing without inventing the wheel and instead improving it Friday, February 2 from 15:15 - 15:45 CET Royal room (Radisson - Grand Place Brussels) Elkhan Mammadli, AlmaLinux Cloud SIG Team Lead #almalinux FOSDEM 2024, a free and non-commercial event organized by the community for the community at the ULB Solbosch Campus in Brussels, Belgium: Panel: RHEL and CentOS and the growth of openwashing in FOSS Saturday, February 3 from 15:05-16:00 PM CET Room UA2.220 (Guillissen) benny Vasquez, Chair, AlmaLinux OS Foundation AlmaLinux: How to make a RHEL compatible distribution Sunday, February 4 from 12-12:25 PM CET Room UA2.118 (Henriot) Andrew Lukoshko, AlmaLinux OS Architect and Release Engineering Lead Advanced registration is not required for FOSDEM. For more information on the event, which provides software developers and communities a place to meet, share ideas and collaborate, visit . About AlmaLinux OS AlmaLinux OS is an open source, community-governed and forever-free enterprise Linux distribution focused on long-term stability and delivering a robust production-grade platform. With millions of downloads from a network of over 340 mirrors, AlmaLinux is an enterprise Linux distribution compatible with RHEL(r) and pre-Stream CentOS, and powers projects for governments, the defense sector, and scientific research institutions as well as numerous global business sectors and the web hosting industry. Adopted by some of today's foremost open source ecosystem projects, it's available on all major public cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and Oracle OCI. The AlmaLinux OS Foundation is a 501(c)(6) non-profit created for the benefit of the AlmaLinux OS community. Visit . AlmaLinux Contact: ... Matthew Zintel Zintel Public Relations ... MENAFN31012024003118003196ID1107793796 Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.	https://menafn.com/1107793796/Almalinux-Representatives-To-Speak-At-Centos-Connect-And-FOSDEM-2024	2024-01-31T23:02:52Z
New reports show a big academic recovery after schools reopened. But not for all students. Stanford professor Sean Reardon tells NPR's Mary Louise Kelly how the pandemic worsened education inequality. Copyright 2024 NPR New reports show a big academic recovery after schools reopened. But not for all students. Stanford professor Sean Reardon tells NPR's Mary Louise Kelly how the pandemic worsened education inequality. Copyright 2024 NPR	https://www.wvpe.org/2024-01-31/u-s-students-are-starting-to-catch-up-in-school-unless-theyre-from-a-poor-area	2024-01-31T23:02:53Z
Covered California extends enrollment window to midnight of February 9, 2024 SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Covered California announced on Wednesday that those looking for health insurance through the state-operated marketplace now have until midnight of Feb. 9, 2024, to enroll. Healthcare consumers that make that deadline will be applying for coverage that would be effective Feb. 1, 2024 detail Covered California. The previous deadline was set for the end of January, but due to increased demand and recent difficulty getting ahold of Covered California representatives, the open-enrollment period has been extended explain Covered California in a press release. “We’ve seen record-breaking enrollment nationally, and Covered California is surging with heightened demand,” said Covered California Executive Director Jessica Altman. “We want any Californian who needs health insurance to have the opportunity to get covered for the rest of 2024, and extending the open-enrollment period will ensure they have the time they need.” According to Covered California, one of its service centers had to be temporarily taken offline due to a cybersecurity incident affecting a third-party vendor that supports its phone lines. There is no indication that any personal information was compromised and the incident was limited to Covered California's telephone system detail Covered California. You can enroll by visiting Covered California's website here or by calling the Covered California service center at 800-300-1506. Assistance is available for those who qualify and coverage has been recently expanded to accommodate more people than before in California.	https://keyt.com/health/2024/01/31/covered-california-extends-enrollment-window-to-midnight-of-february-9-2024/	2024-01-31T23:02:54Z
Arizona schools chief promotes conservative, 'woke'-free classroom resources The Arizona Department of Education is partnering with the Prager University Foundation, a conservative nonprofit that creates educational videos, to offer free supplemental resources to the state’s K-12 classrooms. Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne announced the partnership Wednesday as a largely symbolic endorsement — PragerU classroom resources are already available online for free, and nobody is required to use them. However, Horne will make those materials “more available” to educators by posting them to an Education Department website. “The choice of the curricula to be used at the school district level is up to the school districts. They have that choice. We want to add to that choice,” Horne said. PragerU Kids boasts a wide selection of children’s shows, books, magazines and worksheets void of “woke culture or agendas,” according to its website. CEO Marissa Streit said the organization began developing school partnerships and curriculum in response to education “being hijacked by the left” and politicized at the expense of children. The organization’s website bills PragerU as a pro-American alternative to the “dominant left-wing ideology in culture, media and education.” Prominent conservative pundits such as Ben Shapiro and Candace Owens are among its content contributors. Florida, Texas, Oklahoma and Montana approved PragerU as an official public school vendor last year, according to the PragerU website, though Texas education officials have refuted that claim. New Hampshire also allows school credit for completing PragerU’s financial literacy module. Critics have meanwhile accused the nonprofit of promoting harmful talking points on climate change and LGBTQ+ issues, along with watering down lessons that might cast America in a negative light. Rep. Raúl Grijalva, D-Ariz., joined those critics in denouncing PragerU shortly after Horne announced the partnership on Wednesday. “PragerU does not belong in Arizona schools. It’s masquerading as a serious educational resource when in reality it’s unaccredited right-wing propaganda,” Grijalva’s statement reads in part. “Just as Congressional Republicans want to ban books and eliminate diverse points of view, PragerU's intent is to indoctrinate our children with disinformation, mistruths and whitewash history.” PragerU materials do not promote a political agenda, Streit said, but they do share an ideological viewpoint — “a patriotic, wholesome viewpoint.” “The absurdity is that this entire hoopla and people getting all upset was never done when BrainPOP and Scholastic dominated the market, but suddenly, because we’re showing up just to give an option — an option — the intolerant group that has dominated the market is going frankly berserk,” Streit said. During Wednesday's news conference, Horne said it is “unprofessional conduct” for teachers to use captive student audiences to push their ideology. Horne said PragerU is objective, though he later added: “It’s alright for teachers to teach controversial views as long as both sides are presented, and the problem we’ve had is in some classes, only the extreme left side has been presented, so these present an alternative.” Horne has been an outspoken critic of critical race theory, social and emotional learning, and what he sees as liberal indoctrination and political ideology in the classroom. Last March, he launched a hotline for concerned parents to report inappropriate lessons to the Education Department. That hotline has turned up about two dozen “real complaints” since and tens of thousands of prank calls, according to Education Department officials. The department has not investigated those complaints’ accuracy or tracked their outcomes, according to a department spokesperson. Reach the reporter at nicholas.sullivan@gannett.com. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Tom Horne promotes PragerU as classroom resource	https://news.yahoo.com/arizona-schools-chief-promotes-conservative-222047172.html	2024-01-31T23:02:54Z
The Baylor women’s basketball program will be retiring Brittney Griner’s No. 42 jersey next month, the university says. The Phoenix Mercury star is a former Baylor Bear, and will have her jersey retired during a ceremony before the game on Feb. 18. The Bears will be playing Texas Tech at 3 p.m. that day, Baylor said. “I’m honored to return home to Baylor and celebrate where so much of my journey started,” Griner said. “I’m grateful to Coach Nicki (Collen) and the entire Baylor community and looking forward to the opportunity to be back on campus, spend time with the team and have my family beside me to share in this incredible moment. Sic ‘Em Bears.” Griner’s jersey will be the seventh jersey retired by the Baylor women’s program, ESPN reported. Two others include her former teammates, Odyssey Sims and Melissa Jones. Griner was the No. 1 pick in the WNBA’s 2013 draft, according to ESPN. She led Baylor to the NCAA Women’s Final Four. She also had a perfect 40-0 national championship season while she was a junior at Baylor. Griner is also a two-time Olympic gold medalist. Griner is also a WNBA champion, capturing the 2014 title with the Phoenix Mercury. Griner finished her college basketball career with 3,282 points and 1,305 rebounds, according to The Associated Press. “We are excited to welcome Brittney back to Baylor and share this special day with her,” Baylor Vice President and Director of Athletics Mack Rhoades said. “There’s no doubt she is one of the most decorated student-athletes in Baylor athletics history and we’re thrilled the timing has worked out for all of us to celebrate and honor her. She always has been, and always will be, a significant member of the Baylor Family.” “We’re excited to have Brittney back on campus and honor her with the retirement of her jersey,” Baylor Coach Nicki Collen said. “I have been saying this since I arrived at Baylor that she deserves to have her jersey retired and I wanted to make sure that happened when the timing was right. With the opening of Foster Pavilion, and the WNBA offseason fitting into our season, this seemed like the right time to honor Brittney and welcome her back home. She is one of the best basketball players in Baylor’s history and we’re thrilled that the time has come to celebrate Brittney and all of her accomplishments.” © 2024 Cox Media Group	https://www.powerorlando.com/news/trending/baylor-university-retire-no-42-jersey-next-month-honor-brittney-griner/7YZ22XDWC5GPXGEVQ62HKB56SE/	2024-01-31T23:02:53Z
- Charlesbank’s previous credit fund closed at $1.1 billion - COF III will invest in middle-market companies, principally in North America, with enterprise values ranging between $150 million and $3 billion - Based in Boston and New York, Charlesbank has more than $17 billion of capital raised since inception Charlesbank Capital Partners has closed its third credit fund at $1.5 billion, beating its $1.25 billion. Charlesbank Credit Opportunities Fund III’s limited partners include public and corporate pensions, endowments, foundations, financial institutions, asset managers and family offices, as well as high-net-worth individuals. Charlesbank’s previous credit fund closed at $1.1 billion. COF III will invest in middle-market companies, principally in North America, with enterprise values ranging between $150 million and $3 billion. “We are grateful for the support and confidence of our existing and new investors, which led to our success in closing COF III above our target,” said Jina Moon, senior vice president of investor relations at Charlesbank in a statement. “We believe that our proven track record, all-weather strategy and the attractiveness of the opportunistic credit environment resonated with a wide range of capital allocators.” Based in Boston and New York, Charlesbank has more than $17 billion of capital raised since inception.	https://www.pehub.com/charlesbank-capital-partners-wraps-up-third-credit-fund-at-1-5bn/	2024-01-31T23:02:55Z
New year, new canned cocktails. In this gallery, major players such as BeatBox, High Noon and Simply Spiked drop new flavors, newcomers Soula and Soke bring sake and agave wine canned cocktails to the market, and rapper Waka Flocka joins forces with Big Sipz. Go Deeper: The Drivers Shaping RTDs, Spirits and Non-Alc in 2024 Big Sipz x Waka Flocka After launching in April, Big Sipz has teamed up with rapper Waka Flocka for Big Sipz Purple Punch, which packs a 16% ABV punch into a 200ml “primary cup” and 330ml tetra for $2.99 and $3.99 respectively. Available in Circle K stores and independent retailers throughout Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Nevada, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas with expanded distribution slated throughout 2024. For more information, visit bigsipz.com. Art & Rev Canned cocktail Art & Rev has expanded distribution beyond the midwest with four flavors: Vodka Soda, Orange Gin Spritz, Rum & Coconut, and Whiskey Buck. The line marries spirits including Earl Giles’ gin, vodka and rum with high-quality extracts and fresh botanicals, putting a spin on canned classics like the vodka soda with hints of key lime and yuzu. The 20 oz cans run from 9.5% to 13.5% ABV and are available in five different four-packs starting at $14.99 each. For more information, visit artandrev.com. Horton Coconut Cocktails Lifestyle social media influencer and content creator Krista Horton is getting into the beverage game with her own coconut rum-based canned cocktails. The 7% ABV line includes Diet Kola, Pineapple Soda and Lime Soda, and is exclusively available in a 12-can Party Pack online at drinkhorton.com and through select retailers for a SRP of $43.99. Sokē Inspired by one of the best and most feared female samurai in Japanese history, new beverage company Spirited Brands Holdings, Inc. (Spirited Brands), introduces Sokē, a unique blend of Junmai sake and soda. Flavors include White Peach, Lychee, Cherry Blossom, and Yuzu Ginger, boasting a 5% ABV. Available at retail in a variety 8-pack for $24.99. For more information, visit sokesoula.com. Soula Also from Spirited Brands, Soula is a take on a canned margarita featuring agave wine. Crafted with Mexican agave azul wine from Jalisco, Mexico, the lineup includes Mango Citrus, Lime, Paloma, and Pineapple Chili, also keeping it low ABV at 5%. Available at retail in a variety 8-pack for $19.99. For more information, visit sokesoula.com. Absolut and Ocean Spray Vodka-Cranberry Range After the brands announced last spring that a ready-to-drink (RTD) line was on its way, the Vodka-Cranberry Range has arrived. The fruity range includes Vodka Cranberry, Vodka Cran-Grape, Vodka Cran-Pineapple and Vodka Cran-Raspberry, which come in an 8-count variety pack, single flavor 4-pack or single cans. For more information visit, absolut.com. BeatBox Green Apple BeatBox Beverages has launched their newest Party Punch flavor: Green Apple. The 11.1% ABV flavor is the first of the brand’s package refresh and redesign that will continue to roll out in early 2024, featuring the certified B-Corp logo and stronger secondary colors along with playful hand-drawn elements. Available at BeatBox retailers nationally for $3.99. For more information, visit beatboxbeverages.com. High Noon Plum and Raspberry Leading RTD High Noon is adding two new flavors to its lineup in a limited edition “Snowbird Pack” aimed at those consumers who aren’t able to travel south to warmer climates, according to the brand. The new 8-pack is equipped with Plum and Raspberry, two flavors which go with the theme of “summer fruits,” with a SRP of $19.99 for an 8-pack of 355ml cans, and an ABV of 4.5%. For more information, visit highnoon.com. Simply Spiked Simply Spiked stepped into the limelight in 2024 with the launch of Simply Spiked Limeade, a line of four zesty limeade flavors: Signature Limeade, Cherry Limeade, Passion Fruit Limeade and Blackberry Limeade. The third flavor drop from Simply Spiked comes in 12-pack variety packs, as well as standalone 24 oz single cans of the Signature Limeade flavor. For more information, visit drinksimplyspiked.com.	https://www.bevnet.com/news/2024/gallery-new-rtd-cocktails-from-soke-soula-simply-more/	2024-01-31T23:02:56Z
Julian Alvarez celebrated his birthday in style by leading Manchester City to a comfortable 3-1 victory over Burnley on Wednesday night. Pep Guardiola made six changes to his side but Alvarez started a 21st-consecutive league game and bagged two goals in quick succession, the second helped by an audacious Kevin De Bruyne assist from a free-kick. De Bruyne was making his first start in over five months and Erling Haaland came off the bench, with their returns potentially threatening Alvarez's place in future starting line-ups. But the Argentine showed he is worth keeping around as City continue to chase Liverpool in the title race. Rodri put City further at ease early at the start of the second half but Burnley got a consolation goal, as Ameen Al Dakhil pounced on a blunder from Ederson in added time. GOAL rates Man City's players from the Etihad Stadium...	https://www.goal.com/en-bh/lists/man-city-player-ratings-vs-burnley-julian-alvarez-kevin-de-bruyne/blt318549e341a372ae	2024-01-31T23:02:56Z
It’s almost time for the Grammys, which means it’s time to see some jaw-dropping looks. Over the years, the brightest stars have arrived on the red carpet, showing off their best style. The ceremony, often referred to simply as the Grammys, is set to grace our screens once again, preparing us for a mesmerizing showcase of jaw-dropping fashion moments. The highly prestigious awards show has consistently served as a platform where the biggest stars in the music industry showcase their incredible talents and make bold statements through their impeccable style. Over the years, the red carpet has been a runway for some of the most unforgettable looks, setting trends and leaving a lasting impact on fashion enthusiasts around the globe. RELATED ARTICLES: The 5 Blackest Grammy Awards Moments Grammy night, known for its celebration of musical excellence, also holds a special place in the hearts of fashion lovers. As the biggest names in music gather to honor their craft, they bring their unique flair and artistry to the forefront, resulting in an extraordinary display of creativity and glamour. The red carpet has seen a diverse range of styles, from extravagant couture gowns to edgy, experimental ensembles, each reflecting the personality and style of the artist wearing them. From the iconic, show-stopping gowns that have graced the stage to the daring, unconventional outfits that have made headlines, the Grammys have showcased it all. It’s a night where fashion and music intertwine harmoniously, creating a spectacle that leaves us in awe and eagerly anticipating the next stunning look that will make its way down the red carpet. Now that the next all-star night is upon us, it’s only right that we run back some of the looks that more than understood the assignment. The Most Memorable Grammy Looks Ever Fashion Hall of Fame: The Most Memorable Grammy Looks Ever was originally published on hellobeautiful.com 1. Grace Jones and Rick James Source:GettyLet’s throw it back to the 80s when Grace Jones elevated the Grammy carpet with her avant-garde fashion. At the 25th-anniversary celebration of the award show, the singer stole the spotlight on the red carpet by donning an eye-catching ensemble. The centerpiece of her outfit was an ultra-wide brimmed hat reminiscent of the one sported by Rick James. The black leather ensemble she wore complemented the hat and exuded an aura of sophistication and edginess. 2. Michael Jackson Source:GettyThis has to be one of the most iconic Michael Jackson looks ever. For the 1984 Grammy Awards, he donned a bedazzled military jacket that he coupled with a single glove. That single glove became his signature. Not to mention, Beyonce paid homage to the King of Pop in a similar ensemble during her 2016 Super Bowl performance. 3. Mary J Blige Source:GettyMary J. Blige dressed in leopard from head to toe at the 38th Annual Grammy Awards. Tapping into her undeniable style, she accessorized with black sunglasses and leather gloves. It was a night to remember as she won her first career GRAMMY in 1995 for Best Rap Performance By A Duo Or Group for “I’ll Be There For You / You’re All I Need To Get By,” a collaboration with Method Man. 4. Jennifer Lopez Source:GettyJenny from Da Block, without a doubt, made history in her plunging, green Versace dress back in 2000. With its edge and flair, it has become one of the most scandalous dresses to ever debut on a red carpet. In an essay, Eric Schmidt, executive chairman of Google, wrote, “At the time, it was the most popular search query we had ever seen. But we had no surefire way of getting users exactly what they wanted: J.Lo wearing that dress.” Thanks to Jenny, Google Image Search was born. 5. Pharrell Williams Source:GettyWho could ever forget the hat that launched a thousand memes? Clad in undone Timberland boots, dark denim jeans, a red leather Adidas track jacket, and an architectural hat, he made waves on the internet. So much so that he kept wearing unique hats all of 2014. 6. Rihanna Source:GettyIn 2015, Bad Gal Ri Ri made a striking arrival in a pink dream in a Giambattista Valli design fresh off the runway from Paris Couture Fashion Week. Comprised of tulle, ruffles, and embellishments, this dress could only be rocked by the “Diamonds” singer because it was definitely a risk and absolutely worth it. 7. Beyonce Source:GettyOur queen gets an honorable mention for her 2017 Grammy performance, where she dressed in a custom Peter Dundas gown. The designer also used this iconic moment to launch his eponymous label. Hidden within the gown is a delicate homage to Beyoncé’s personal journey. At the focal point of her belly was a medallion featuring a portrait resembling Beyoncé herself. The medallion was elegantly framed by two cherubs adorned with ivy at her hips. This captivating design represents a family portrait intricately embroidered onto the gown’s central and prominent position. 8. Cardi B Source:GettyCardi B has made the Grammy carpet her runway, and we are always here for it. Nothing was more memorable than the vintage Mugler dress she wore to the 2019 Grammy Awards. Working with her longtime stylist, Kollin Carter, they got this creation straight from the archives from the label’s Fall 1995 Couture collection. She told PEOPLE that she did a total of four fittings to perfect the look. 9. Billy Porter Source:GettyBilly Porter does no wrong, and this 2020 look was the proof. I remember watching the fringe on his hat depart like the Red Sea, and I became even more of a fan. Scott Studenberg created his entire look, and it’s safe to say that he did what needed to be done with this vibrant blue getup. 10. Lizzo Source:GettyLizzo stunned us all in an orange floral getup by Dolce & Gabbana last year. Underneath, she offered more structure in a corseted floor-length gown. The drama was exactly what the carpet needed — from the color to the life-size garden.	https://theboxhouston.com/playlist/fashion-hall-of-fame-the-most-memorable-grammy-looks-ever/	2024-01-31T23:02:56Z
HBO has traditionally allowed the mercurial Larry David to decide whether or not there would be more seasons of Curb Your Enthusiasm, but to Variety, he now says this is it. At Tuesday night's Los Angeles red carpet premiere for the forthcoming 12th and final season, David acknowledged to the trade that he's said the show was over many times before. "Yeah, I said it before. But I wasn't 76 when I said it," he noted. The Seinfeld co-creator also expressed of the Emmy-winning show, "It's time. Twelve years, that's a lot for a television show -- over 24 years. It was time." The series, which began in 1999 as a one-off mockumentary about David's alleged return to stand-up comedy, launched as a series in 2000. HBO had always given David a wide berth to return for subsequent seasons at his leisure. For instance, there was a six-year gap between seasons eight and nine. During its run, the show racked up 51 Emmy nominations with two wins, including an Outstanding Comedy Series Emmy in 2002. Curb Your Enthusiasm's 12th season kicks off on Sunday at 10 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and Max. New episodes will debut subsequent Sundays at the same time, leading up to the series finale on April 7. Copyright © 2024, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.	https://www.hot105fm.com/entertainment/its-time-larry-david/VUYGNEKLMVKCRFOU4BHSRW4CUA/	2024-01-31T23:02:56Z
Margot Robbie has addressed being snubbed for an Oscar for her role in Greta Gerwig‘s Barbie, saying she isn’t upset about missing out on the prize for Best Actress. The film picked up eight Oscar nominations in total, including Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Supporting Actor for Ryan Gosling, and Best Supporting Actress for America Ferrara. However, there was backlash against the Academy after Robbie and Gerwig missed out on nominations for Best Actress and Best Director respectively. Now, Robbie has addressed her feelings on the situation in a SAG-AFTRA discussion alongside her co-stars. “There’s no way to feel sad when you know you’re this blessed,” Robbie said, before going on to highlight her disappointment at Gerwig’s Best Director snub [via Variety]. “Obviously, I think Greta should be nominated as a director,” she stated. “What she did is a once-in-a-career, once-in-a-lifetime thing. What she pulled off, it really is. But it’s been an incredible year for all the films.” Robbie emphasised that she was “beyond ecstatic” about the rest of the film’s nominations. “Everyone getting the nods that they’ve had is just incredible, and the best picture nod. “We set out to do something that would shift culture, affect culture, just make some sort of impact. And it’s already done that and some, way more than we ever dreamed it would. And that is truly the biggest reward that could come out of all of this.” “People’s reactions to the movie have been the biggest reward of this entire experience,” she continued. “Whether it’s seeing what people are writing online, or even just seeing how much pink I can see in this room right now…I’ve never been a part of something like this. Not like this. I’ve done comic book stuff and that gets a big reaction, but this felt very different. It still feels very different. And I can’t think of a time when a movie’s had this effect on culture. And it’s amazing to be in the eye of the storm.” Ryan Gosling, who earned a nomination for Best Supporting Actor thanks to his performance as Ken, issued a statement expressing his disappointment at Gerwig and Robbie not being nominated for Best Director and Best Actress, respectively. “No recognition would be possible for anyone on the film without their talent, grit and genius. To say that I’m disappointed that they are not nominated in their respective categories would be an understatement,” Gosling wrote. “Against all odds with nothing but a couple of soulless, scantily clad, and thankfully crotchless dolls, they made us laugh, they broke our hearts, they pushed the culture and they made history. Their work should be recognised along with the other very deserving nominees. Having said that, I am so happy for America Ferrera and the other incredible artists who contributed their talents to making this such a groundbreaking film.” America Ferrara, who plays Gloria in Barbie and earned an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress, told Variety that it was “incredibly disappointing” to see Gerwig and Robbie’s names missing from the Best Director and Best Actress categories. “Greta has done just about everything that a director could do to deserve it,” Ferrera said. “Creating this world, and taking something that didn’t have inherent value to most people and making it a global phenomenon. It feels disappointing to not see her on that list.” Meanwhile, Whoopi Goldberg has argued that there is no such thing as Oscars “snubs”, saying: “Not everybody gets a prize.”	https://www.nme.com/news/film/margot-robbie-says-theres-no-reason-to-be-sad-about-barbie-oscars-snub-3580176	2024-01-31T23:02:57Z
James O’Keefe III, the founder and former CEO of Project Veritas, has been teasing a story that he claimed could wind up getting him killed. In a dramatic post on X last night, O’Keefe said that the story has led him to fear for his life. “At 39, I’ve lived a good life. Whether it’s complete or not is not up to me,” he said. The shocking news that he revealed? Video footage of him wearing glasses, dining with a White House official, who says President Joe Biden is “slowing down.” Posted on X today, a video shows O’Keefe speaking with Charlie Kraiger, a cybersecurity analyst at the White House, according to an archived LinkedIn page. The two are at a restaurant talking about Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. In response to questions from O’Keefe, Kraiger says that Biden will be the Democratic nominee in the 2024 election and that Harris will be his running mate again. Biden currently has two challengers for the Democratic nomination: author Marianne Williamson, who ran in 2020, and Rep. Dean Phillips (Minn-D). “There was a debate about removing her from the ticket,” Kraiger says of Harris. “But sadly they didn’t. Kraiger also says that Harris “can’t keep Black staff” and that Biden is “slowing down.” According to Politico, more than 20 Black White House staff members quit in 2022. Kraiger said that the White House considered but couldn’t remove Harris from the ticket due to potentially bad optics. When it’s time for O’Keefe to reveal his identity, he looks toward the camera, takes off his glasses, and asks Kraiger that if he works in cybersecurity for the Biden administration, why is he meeting with James O’Keefe? O’Keefe has been teasing footage of his meeting with Kraiger for days on X. On Jan. 28, he polled his followers regarding whether “someone who works in the current White House” would recognize O’Keefe in disguise while they’re “on a date.” Yesterday, O’Keefe shared a lengthy post in advance of the video. In it, he says he is not scared to release the video because he has his faith, that he’s not suicidal—but he’s also not afraid to die—and that he’s lived a “good life.” “Let’s do this. Let’s get 2024 started. Let’s inspire others to be brave,” O’Keefe tweeted. “Let’s raise the stakes. Let’s expose them all!” Followers of O’Keefe were let down, however. “This is great but I’m not sure it’s entirely at the scope of the hype surrounding this news drop,” replied one. O’Keefe released the video under his new media company, O’Keefe Media Group, which he started after he was booted from Project Veritas for financial malfeasance. Seemingly in response to the video, Kraiger made his Instagram and X accounts private, then disabled both.	https://www.dailydot.com/debug/james-okeefe-joe-biden/	2024-01-31T23:02:57Z
Scientists have found that spiderwebs can be used to capture environmental DNA, which reflects the animal population of an area. The technique may help track the biodiversity of an ecosystem. Copyright 2024 NPR Scientists have found that spiderwebs can be used to capture environmental DNA, which reflects the animal population of an area. The technique may help track the biodiversity of an ecosystem. Copyright 2024 NPR	https://www.kclu.org/science-technology/2024-01-31/spiderwebs-could-offer-a-snapshot-of-an-ecosystem-study-shows	2024-01-31T23:02:57Z
Theme park fans, get ready for a whole new universe to explore. Universal has announced the 2025 opening of a fourth park, called Universal Epic Universe. It’s the latest addition to the company’s existing parks in Orlando, Florida — Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure and Volcano Bay. Universal Epic Universe will be divided into five lands, many of which are based on movies and video games. According to the company’s press release, the theme park will feature “more than 50 awe-inspiring attraction, entertainment, dining and shopping experiences that come together to create an unforgettable adventure that is nothing short of epic.” The five immersive worlds are: Celestial Park, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic, Super Nintendo World, How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk and Dark Universe. Here’s the general layout of how it will look: No doubt fans will be thrilled to see a new area dedicated to the “Harry Potter” franchise, which has been a wildly popular component in two of Universal’s other parks. (Potter fans can visit Diagon Alley at Universal Studios and Hogwarts Castle at Islands of Adventure.) Now they’ll be able to visit the Ministry of Magic and the streets of 1920s-era Paris from the “Fantastic Beasts” films. In the area based on the “How to Train Your Dragon” franchise, which is called Isle of Berk, fans can soar with dragons and go on Viking adventures. Guests can go through another portal and enter Super Nintendo‘s iconic green pipe. On its other side, they will become immediately immersed in a video game world populated by famous characters like Mario, Luigi, Donkey Kong and Princess Peach. Celestial Park is described by Universal as a lush, green otherworldly destination and a “world between worlds full of sensory delights.” In contrast, monsters reside in the “shadowy” Dark Universe inspired by the experiments of Dr. Victoria Frankenstein. Wondering where all the guests will stay during their visit to this new park? Universal is also building three new hotels linked to Epic Universe. Two of the hotels will each boast 750 rooms, and one is located inside Universal Epic Universe and features its own dedicated entrance, so guests can walk directly into the theme park. Watch the video below to get an enchanting glimpse at what will certainly be an epic universe park-goers will soon be able to explore. It appears to be nothing short of magical! Universal’s new Epic Universe theme park appears to live up to its name originally appeared on Simplemost.com > > SIGN UP for the Simplemost weekly newsletter < < This story originally appeared on Simplemost. Check out Simplemost for additional stories.	https://www.kshb.com/universal-epic-universe-is-a-theme-park-that-will-live-up-to-its-name	2024-01-31T23:02:58Z
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MIAMI — A federal judge has dismissed the Walt Disney Company's lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Disney sued after DeSantis and state lawmakers removed its self-governing status in 2023. Backed by Republican lawmakers, DeSantis dissolved a special district near Orlando that for more than fifty years had governed Walt Disney World. He acted after Disney's CEO opposed a law limiting how sex orientation and gender identity can be discussed in the schools. The Parental Rights in Education Act was labeled "Don't Say Gay" by opponents. At DeSantis' request, Florida's GOP-controlled legislature created a new special district, the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, controlled by the Republican Governor's appointees. Disney sued in federal court, saying DeSantis was retaliating against the company, punishing it for exercising its First Amendment right to freedom of speech. Disney also canceled plans for a $1 billion campus in Florida. In a 17-page order, U.S. District Judge Allen Winsor dismissed the case, saying Disney lacks standing to sue the governor. The judge also said while Disney could sue the new DeSantis-appointed board, it hadn't shown evidence that actions by the new board had harmed the company. In addition, Winsor said the law prohibits plaintiffs from bringing a free speech challenge to constitutionally enacted laws. A DeSantis spokesman hailed the decision saying, "the Corporate Kingdom is over. The days of Disney controlling its own government and being placed above the law are long gone. Disney is still just one of many corporations in the state and they do not have a right to their own special government." Disney says it will "press forward with its case." In a statement after the ruling, a company spokesperson said, "If left unchallenged, this would set a dangerous precedent and give license to states to weaponize their official powers to punish the expression of political viewpoints they disagree with." Disney and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District board are also embroiled in lawsuits in state court. Copyright 2024 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.	https://www.wvpe.org/npr-news/2024-01-31/a-federal-judge-dismisses-disneys-lawsuit-against-florida-gov-ron-desantis	2024-01-31T23:02:59Z
Condition affecting at least 1 in 10 women linked with cognitive decline, study finds By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — Polycystic ovary syndrome, known as PCOS, has long been known for symptoms such as missed periods or excess body hair. Now, new research has revealed another potential effect: cognitive dysfunction later in life. The scientific report “is one of the few studies to investigate cognitive functioning and brain outcomes in those women at midlife,” said Dr. Pauline Maki, a professor and director of the Women’s Mental Health Research Program at the University of Illinois Chicago, via email. Maki wasn’t involved in the study, published Wednesday in the journal Neurology. Polycystic ovary syndrome refers to symptoms related to a hormonal imbalance in people assigned female at birth. Telltale signs can include “menstrual cycle changes, skin changes such as increased facial and body hair and acne, abnormal growths in the ovaries, and infertility,” according to the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. The chronic condition affects around 8% to 13% of women and girls of reproductive age worldwide, according to the World Health Organization, but as many as 70% could be experiencing PCOS while undiagnosed. The new study involved 907 female participants, between the ages of 18 and 30 at the beginning of the study, who were followed for 30 years. The study participants completed tests on memory, verbal abilities, attention and processing speed. On the attention test, the 66 people with PCOS scored about 11% lower on average compared with participants without the condition. Those with the condition also scored lower on measurements of memory and verbal abilities. “While (PCOS) has been linked to metabolic diseases like obesity and diabetes that can lead to heart problems, less is known about how this condition affects brain health,” said Dr. Heather G. Huddleston, director of the University of California San Francisco’s PCOS clinic and research program, in a news release. Huddleston is the study’s first author. “Our results suggest that people with this condition have lower memory and thinking skills and subtle brain changes at midlife. This could impact a person on many levels, including quality of life, career success and financial security.” The authors also found, via brain scans, that compared with those without PCOS, 25 people with the condition had white matter in poorer condition, which can be an indicator of brain aging. White matter is made of bundled nerve fibers and helps coordinate communication between different regions of the brain. The findings highlight “potential cognitive vulnerabilities in women with PCOS, though it’s important to know that these are cognitive weaknesses, not impairments,” Maki said. “In other words, they are performing worse than other women on these tests, but they are not performing in the impaired range.” Early yet concerning research Several limitations of the study mean its findings should be interpreted carefully, experts said. For one, the study showed an association between PCOS and cognitive decline, but didn’t prove that the condition causes cognitive decline, the authors said. Secondly, what constituted a PCOS diagnosis wasn’t a doctor’s opinion, but androgen levels and participants’ recollections of their symptoms. High androgen levels are one of the characteristic features of PCOS doctors look for during the diagnostic process. “Essentially, what we could be seeing here is what happens when PCOS is left untreated,” said Mateja Perović, a doctoral student in the department of psychology at the University of Toronto, via email. “This is important for any concerned readers to keep in mind. If they are managing their PCOS symptoms, they are already doing a lot to protect their brain health down the line.” Endocrinologist Dr. Wiebke Arlt, who wasn’t involved in the study, had concerns about the authors’ diagnostic criteria. Polycystic ovary syndrome “was diagnosed to unusual criteria, e.g. androgens above the 75th centile of the reference range,” said Arlt, head of Imperial College London’s Institute of Clinical Sciences, via email. “Usually this would be above the 95th centile of the reference range.” Given these limitations, additional research is needed to confirm the findings and determine how these changes occur, Huddleston said, “including looking at changes that people can make to reduce their chances of thinking and memory problems.” But for now, some experts have at least preliminary ideas about the potential processes behind the link between PCOS and cognitive decline. However, “the mechanism behind accelerated cognitive aging is that metabolic abnormalities — insulin resistance, inflammation, impaired glucose tolerance — affect not only the blood vessels and heart, but every organ including the brain,” said Dr. Katherine Sherif, a professor of medicine at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, who wasn’t involved in the study, via email. Genetics may also play a role in the links between PCOS and cognitive decline, said Dr. Ricardo Azziz, professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, who wasn’t involved in the research. Managing PCOS and brain health There currently isn’t a cure for PCOS, but there are treatments and lifestyle changes that can help manage symptoms. “We all want to bring a healthy brain into late life so that it is resistant to diseases of aging like Alzheimer’s disease,” Maki said. “So, for women with PCOS, they (should) maintain their brain health by controlling their diabetes, getting good exercise, controlling blood pressure, keeping their cholesterol levels in the healthy range and, perhaps (if) future research confirms these findings, maintaining androgen levels in the normal range as they age.” Sherif echoed these sentiments. “Most girls and women are prescribed the birth control pill and told to ‘lose weight,’” she said, but aggressively treating the metabolic disturbances is the best way to manage PCOS and prevent cognitive decline. Other important treatments include improving sleep quality and muscle strength, and talking with your doctor about any medications or supplements that may be helpful, she added. The-CNN-Wire ™ & © 2024 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All rights reserved.	https://keyt.com/health/cnn-health/2024/01/31/having-pcos-may-affect-brain-health-later-in-life-study-finds/	2024-01-31T23:03:00Z

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