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WFO SHREVEPORT Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Thursday, May 5, 2022
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TORNADO WARNING
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
246 PM CDT Thu May 5 2022
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN PANOLA COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 600 PM CDT for northeastern
Texas.
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHWESTERN PANOLA AND SOUTHEASTERN RUSK
COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 600 PM CDT for eastern and
northeastern Texas.
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WFO SHREVEPORT Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Thursday, May 5, 2022
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
321 PM CDT Thu May 5 2022
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 400 PM CDT
FOR SOUTHWESTERN RUSK...NORTHWESTERN NACOGDOCHES AND NORTHEASTERN
CHEROKEE COUNTIES...
At 320 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over New Salem, or
16 miles southwest of Henderson, moving east at 55 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Henderson, Ponta, Sacul, New Salem, Minden, New Summerfield, Cushing,
Mount Enterprise, Reklaw, Chapman, Concord, Glenfawn, Brachfield and
Laneville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 600 PM CDT for eastern and
northeastern Texas.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
TX
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ANDERSON ANGELINA BASTROP
BELL BLANCO BOWIE
BRAZOS BURLESON BURNET
CAMP CASS CHEROKEE
CORYELL FALLS FAYETTE
FRANKLIN FREESTONE GILLESPIE
GREGG GRIMES HARRISON
HAYS HENDERSON HOUSTON
LAMPASAS LEE LEON
LIMESTONE LLANO MCLENNAN
MADISON MARION MILAM
MORRIS NACOGDOCHES PANOLA
ROBERTSON RUSK SABINE
SAN AUGUSTINE SHELBY SMITH
TITUS TRAVIS TRINITY
UPSHUR WALKER WASHINGTON
WILLIAMSON WOOD
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Blueprint Medicines Corporation (NASDAQ: BPMC), a precision therapy company focused on genomically defined cancers, rare diseases and cancer immunotherapy, today announced that, effective on May 1, 2022, the Compensation Committee of Blueprint Medicines' Board of Directors granted non-qualified stock options to purchase an aggregate of 40,684 shares of its common stock and an aggregate of 20,335 restricted stock units (RSUs) to twenty-three new employees under Blueprint Medicines' 2020 Inducement Plan.
The 2020 Inducement Plan is used exclusively for the grant of equity awards to individuals who were not previously an employee or non-employee director of Blueprint Medicines, as an inducement material to such individual's entering into employment with Blueprint Medicines, pursuant to Rule 5635(c)(4) of the NASDAQ Listing Rules.
The options have an exercise price of $58.35 per share, which is equal to the closing price of Blueprint Medicines' common stock on April 29, 2022. Each option will vest as to 25% of the shares underlying such option on the first anniversary of the grant date and as to an additional 1/48th of the shares underlying the option monthly thereafter, in each case, subject to each such employee's continued employment on each vesting date. Each RSU will vest as to 25% of the shares underlying the RSU award on the first anniversary of the grant date and as to an additional 25% of the shares underlying the RSU award annually thereafter, subject to each such employee's continued employment on each vesting date. The options and RSUs are subject to the terms and conditions of Blueprint Medicines' 2020 Inducement Plan, and the terms and conditions of the stock option and RSU agreement covering the grant.
About Blueprint Medicines
Blueprint Medicines is a global precision therapy company that invents life-changing therapies for people with cancer and blood disorders. Applying an approach that is both precise and agile, we create medicines that selectively target genetic drivers, with the goal of staying one step ahead across stages of disease. Since 2011, we have leveraged our research platform, including expertise in molecular targeting and world-class drug design capabilities, to rapidly and reproducibly translate science into a broad pipeline of precision therapies. Today, we are delivering approved medicines directly to patients in the United States and Europe, and we are globally advancing multiple programs for systemic mastocytosis, lung cancer and other genomically defined cancers, and cancer immunotherapy. For more information, visit www.BlueprintMedicines.com and follow us on Twitter (@BlueprintMeds) and LinkedIn.
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SAN FRANCISCO, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DoorDash Inc. (NYSE: DASH) announced financial results today for the quarter ended March 31, 2022. Please visit the DoorDash investor relations website at http://ir.doordash.com to view our financial results and letter to shareholders.
A live audio webcast of our earnings release call will be available at http://ir.doordash.com. The call begins Thursday, May 5 at 2:00 PM (PT) / 5:00 PM (ET). Announcements regarding our financial performance, including SEC filings, investor events, as well as press and earnings releases are also available at http://ir.doordash.com. Following the call, a replay will be available at the same website.
About DoorDash
DoorDash (NYSE: DASH) is a technology company that connects consumers with their favorite businesses across the United States, Canada, Australia, Japan, and Germany. Founded in 2013, DoorDash enables local businesses to address consumers' expectations of ease and immediacy and thrive in today's convenience economy. By building the logistics infrastructure for local commerce, DoorDash is bringing communities closer, one doorstep at a time.
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CASPER, Wyo. (AP) — A federal judge has dismissed a defamation lawsuit over online harassment filed against actor Alec Baldwin by the family of a Marine who was killed in Afghanistan, saying the Wyoming court did not have jurisdiction over the case.
An attorney for the family said the case would be refiled elsewhere, the Casper Star-Tribune reported Wednesday.
The sisters and widow of Lance Cpl. Rylee McCollum alleged Baldwin subjected them to online harassment after he posted and commented on a photo shared online by one of McCollum’s sisters, Roice McCollum, who had been in Washington during the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection.
Baldwin had donated $5,000 to the family after learning of the death of Rylee McCollum in a bombing at the airport in Kabul in August 2021, just weeks before his daughter was born. Baldwin had contacted Roice McCollum via Instagram, according to the lawsuit.
In January 2022, Baldwin saw that Roice McCollum posted a nearly year-old picture of demonstrators from former President Donald Trump’s rally taken on the day Congress counted the Electoral College votes from the 2020 presidential election, the complaint stated.
Baldwin sent her a private message and confirmed she had organized the fundraiser for her brother, the lawsuit said. She responded that her participation in the protest was “perfectly legal,” according to court documents.
Baldwin told Roice McCollum he would share her photo with his 2.4 million Instagram followers and wrote: “Good luck,” according to the lawsuit.
Roice McCollum said in the lawsuit that she received hundreds of hateful messages in response to his post. Thecomplaint, which also names her sister Cheyenne McCollum and Rylee’s wife, Jiennah McCollum, as plaintiffs, sought $25 million in damages.
Baldwin asked for the case to be dismissed, saying he was expressing his political opinion, that he had not been in Wyoming and that claims by Cheyenne and Jiennah McCollum should be dismissed because he did not make any statements about them.
U.S. District Judge Nancy Freudenthal said Wednesday that the case could not be brought in Wyoming because Baldwin made the posts from New York and because they were not directed specifically at a Wyoming audience. Her decision did not address the veracity of the allegations in the complaint.
“We are pleased with this victory,” said Baldwin’s attorney Luke Nikas. “This is a significant step toward the complete dismissal of the lawsuit, which seeks to punish Mr. Baldwin for expressing his political opinion.”
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- Record net sales of $474.2 million increased 10% compared to 1Q21 driven by higher selling prices
- Reported net income of $19.8 million and earnings per diluted share of $1.11
- Delivered $60.4 million of adjusted EBITDA and $1.42 of non-GAAP earnings per diluted share
CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Quaker Houghton ("the Company") (NYSE: KWR), the global leader in industrial process fluids, today announced its first quarter 2022 results.
First Quarter 2022 Consolidated Results
First quarter 2022 net sales were a record of $474.2 million, an increase of 10% compared to $429.8 million in the prior year quarter primarily due to an increase in selling price and product mix of approximately 17% and additional net sales from acquisitions of 2%, slightly offset by a 6% decrease in organic sales volumes and a 3% unfavorable impact from foreign currency translation. The increase in selling price and product mix was primarily attributable to broad-based price increases in response to ongoing and unprecedented raw material and other supply chain-related inflationary pressures. The decline in organic sales volumes was primarily attributable to the comparison to a very strong first quarter of 2021, where customers replenished their supply chains due to the continued economic recovery from COVID-19 and, also, in the current quarter the Company experienced lower volumes related to the tolling agreement on previously divested products associated with the Quaker Houghton combination and lower sales volumes attributable to the war in Ukraine. The Company's organic sales volumes increased approximately 3% compared to the fourth quarter of 2021, as continued new business wins were partially offset by the Company's actions to strategically reduce volumes in accordance with its ongoing value-based pricing initiatives.
The Company generated net income in the first quarter of 2022 of $19.8 million or $1.11 per diluted share, compared to the prior year quarter net income of $38.6 million or $2.15 per diluted share. Excluding non-recurring and non-core items in each period, the Company's first quarter of 2022 non-GAAP earnings per diluted share was $1.42 compared to $2.11 in the prior year quarter. The Company's first quarter of 2022 adjusted EBITDA of $60.4 million declined compared to $77.1 million in the first quarter of 2021, as the increase in net sales was more than offset by lower gross margins primarily attributable to significant increases in raw material and other costs, compared to the prior year period. Sequentially, the Company's adjusted EBITDA was relatively flat.
Andy Tometich, Chief Executive Officer and President, commented, "We delivered record net sales in the first quarter of 2022 while navigating through significant supply chain disruptions, geopolitical issues and unprecedented inflationary pressures. Despite these broad market challenges, we continued to drive growth in the quarter by emphasizing the value of our expertise and differentiated offering. Our selling prices increased 17% compared to the first quarter of 2021 as we push to offset persistent cost pressures and ultimately recover our margins.
Looking ahead, we are implementing further aggressive and strategic pricing actions to mitigate the current and expected inflationary pressures on our business. While significant uncertainty exists, notably due to pandemic-related restrictions in China and the ongoing war in Ukraine, we are encouraged by the favorable demand profile and our ability to capture price. We are confident in our strategy and focused on executing our value enhancing initiatives aimed at improving our profitability, delivering our growth potential and generating solid free cash flow."
First Quarter 2022 Segment Results
The Company's first quarter 2022 operating performance in each of its four reportable operating segments: (i) Americas; (ii) Europe, Middle East and Africa ("EMEA"); (iii) Asia/Pacific; and (iv) Global Specialty Businesses, reflect similar drivers to that of its consolidated performance. First quarter performance of the Company's operating segments are further described below.
All four segments had higher net sales in the first quarter of 2022 compared to the first quarter of 2021, as each of the segments benefited from double-digit increases in selling price and product mix and additional net sales from acquisitions. By segment, organic sales volumes increased approximately 2% in Global Specialty Businesses compared to the prior year period, while the other segments all declined due to the impacts on volumes mentioned above, and the EMEA segment was also impacted by the unfavorable impact of foreign currency translation. Operating earnings from the Global Specialty Businesses increased compared to the prior year whereas the other segments declined due to continued raw material and other inflationary cost pressures impacting each segment's operating margins. All four segments had higher net sales in the first quarter of 2022 compared to the fourth quarter of 2021, as selling price benefitted all segments. All segments also had higher organic sales volumes except Asia/Pacific due to lower sequential activity in China.
Cash Flow and Liquidity Highlights
The Company had a net operating cash outflow of $6.3 million during the first quarter of 2022, an improvement compared to a net operating cash outflow of $12.6 million during the first quarter of 2021. The improvement was largely driven by improved working capital outflows compared to the prior year period despite higher inventory related to raw material cost increases.
As of March 31, 2022, the Company's total gross debt was $926.9 million and its cash and cash equivalents was $161.6 million. The Company's net debt was $765.3 million, and its net debt divided by its trailing twelve months adjusted EBITDA was approximately 3.0x as of March 31, 2022 compared to approximately 2.7x at year-end 2021. The increase in the Company's leverage ratio compared to year-end 2021 was primarily attributable to lower adjusted EBITDA year-over-year as described above.
Recent Acquisition Activity
During the first quarter of 2022, the Company completed two small acquisitions. The first acquisition was a business that provides pickling inhibitor technologies for the steel industry, drawing lubricants and stamping oil for the metalworking industry, as well as various other lubrication, rust preventative, and cleaner applications. The second acquisition was a business that provides sealing and impregnation of metal castings for the automotive sector, as well as impregnation resin and impregnation systems for metal parts. These acquisitions increase our technological capabilities and extend our geographic presence. In total, the Company's initial aggregate purchase price for these acquisitions was approximately $9.4 million, which is subject to post-closing adjustments.
Non-GAAP Measures and Reconciliations
The information included in this press release includes non-GAAP (unaudited) financial information that includes EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA margin, non-GAAP operating income, non-GAAP operating margin, non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP earnings per diluted share. The Company believes these non-GAAP financial measures provide meaningful supplemental information as they enhance a reader's understanding of the financial performance of the Company, are indicative of future operating performance of the Company, and facilitate a comparison among fiscal periods, as the non-GAAP financial measures exclude items that are not indicative of future operating performance or not considered core to the Company's operations. Non-GAAP results are presented for supplemental informational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for the financial information presented in accordance with GAAP.
The Company presents EBITDA which is calculated as net income attributable to the Company before depreciation and amortization, interest expense, net, and taxes on income before equity in net income of associated companies. The Company also presents adjusted EBITDA which is calculated as EBITDA plus or minus certain items that are not indicative of future operating performance or not considered core to the Company's operations. In addition, the Company presents non-GAAP operating income which is calculated as operating income plus or minus certain items that are not indicative of future operating performance or not considered core to the Company's operations. Adjusted EBITDA margin and non-GAAP operating margin are calculated as the percentage of adjusted EBITDA and non-GAAP operating income to consolidated net sales, respectively. The Company believes these non-GAAP measures provide transparent and useful information and are widely used by analysts, investors, and competitors in our industry as well as by management in assessing the operating performance of the Company on a consistent basis.
Additionally, the Company presents non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP earnings per diluted share as additional performance measures. Non-GAAP net income is calculated as adjusted EBITDA, defined above, less depreciation and amortization, interest expense, net, and taxes on income before equity in net income of associated companies, in each case adjusted, as applicable, for any depreciation, amortization, interest or tax impacts resulting from the non-core items identified in the reconciliation of net income attributable to the Company to adjusted EBITDA. Non-GAAP earnings per diluted share is calculated as non-GAAP net income per diluted share as accounted for under the "two-class share method." The Company believes that non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP earnings per diluted share provide transparent and useful information and are widely used by analysts, investors, and competitors in our industry as well as by management in assessing the operating performance of the Company on a consistent basis.
As it relates to 2022 projections for the Company, including the contributions from our recent acquisitions discussed under "Recent Acquisition Activity," as well as other forward-looking information described further above, the Company has not provided guidance for comparable GAAP measures or a quantitative reconciliation of forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP measure because it is unable to determine with reasonable certainty the ultimate outcome of certain significant items necessary to calculate such measures without unreasonable effort. These items include, but are not limited to, certain non-recurring or non-core items the Company may record that could materially impact net income, as well as the impact of COVID-19. These items are uncertain, depend on various factors, and could have a material impact on the U.S. GAAP reported results for the guidance period.
The Company's reference to trailing twelve months adjusted EBITDA within this press release refers to the twelve month period ended March 31, 2022 adjusted EBITDA of $257.4 million, which includes (i) the three months ended March 31, 2022 adjusted EBITDA of $60.4 million, as presented in the non-GAAP reconciliations below, and (ii) the twelve months ended December 31, 2021 adjusted EBITDA of $274.1 million, as presented in the non-GAAP reconciliations included in the Company's fourth quarter and full year 2021 results press release dated February 24, 2022, less (iii) the three months ended March 31, 2021 adjusted EBITDA of $77.1 million, as presented in the non-GAAP reconciliations below.
The following tables reconcile the Company's non-GAAP financial measures (unaudited) to their most directly comparable GAAP (unaudited) financial measures (dollars in thousands unless otherwise noted, except per share amounts):
Segment Measures and Reconciliations
The Company's operating segments, which are consistent with its reportable segments, reflect the structure of the Company's internal organization, the method by which the Company's resources are allocated and the manner by which the chief operating decision maker assesses the Company's performance. The Company has four reportable segments: (i) Americas; (ii) EMEA; (iii) Asia/Pacific; and (iv) Global Specialty Businesses. The three geographic segments are composed of the net sales and operations in each respective region, excluding net sales and operations managed globally by the Global Specialty Businesses segment, which includes the Company's container, metal finishing, mining, offshore, specialty coatings, specialty grease and Norman Hay businesses. Segment operating earnings for each of the Company's reportable segments are comprised of the segment's net sales less directly related COGS and selling, general and administrative expenses. Operating expenses not directly attributable to the net sales of each respective segment, such as certain corporate and administrative costs, Combination, integration and other acquisition-related expenses, and Restructuring and related charges, are not included in segment operating earnings. Other items not specifically identified with the Company's reportable segments include interest expense, net and other (expense) income, net.
The following tables reconcile the Company's reportable operating segments performance to that of the Company (dollars in thousands):
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. We have based these forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the potential effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Russia and Ukraine conflict, inflation and global supply chain constraints on the Company's business, results of operations, and financial condition, our expectations that we will maintain sufficient liquidity and remain in compliance with the terms of the Company's credit facility, expectations about future demand and raw material costs, and statements regarding the impact of increased raw material costs and pricing initiatives, on our current expectations about future events. These forward-looking statements include statements with respect to our beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, expectations, anticipations, intentions, financial condition, results of operations, future performance, and business, including but not limited to the potential benefits of the Combination and other acquisitions, the impacts on our business as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and global supply chain constraints, and our current and future results and plans and statements that include the words "may," "could," "should," "would," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "intend," "plan" or similar expressions. These forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in such statements. A major risk is that demand for the Company's products and services is largely derived from the demand for its customers' products, which subjects the Company to uncertainties related to downturns in a customer's business and unanticipated customer production slowdowns and shutdowns, including as is currently being experienced by many automotive industry companies as a result of supply chain disruptions. Other major risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the primary and secondary impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, including actions taken in response to the pandemic by various governments, which could exacerbate some or all of the other risks and uncertainties faced by the Company, including the potential for significant increases in raw material costs, supply chain disruptions, customer financial instability, worldwide economic and political disruptions, including the impacts of the military conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the economic and other sanctions imposed by other nations on Russia, suspensions of activities in Russia by many multinational companies and the potential expansion of military activity, foreign currency fluctuations, significant changes in applicable tax rates and regulations, future terrorist attacks and other acts of violence. Furthermore, the Company is subject to the same business cycles as those experienced by our customers in the steel, automobile, aircraft, industrial equipment, and durable goods industries. The ultimate impact of COVID-19 on our business will depend on, among other things, the extent and duration of the pandemic, the severity of the disease and the number of people infected with the virus including new variants, the continued uncertainty regarding global availability, administration, acceptance and long-term efficacy of vaccines, or other treatments for COVID-19 or its variants, the longer-term effects on the economy of the pandemic, including the resulting market volatility, and by the measures taken by governmental authorities and other third parties restricting day-to-day life and business operations and the length of time that such measures remain in place, as well as laws and other governmental programs implemented to address the pandemic or assist impacted businesses, such as fiscal stimulus and other legislation designed to deliver monetary aid and other relief. Other factors could also adversely affect us, including those related to the Combination and other acquisitions and the integration of acquired businesses. Our forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions about the Company and its operations that are subject to change based on various important factors, some of which are beyond our control. These risks, uncertainties, and possible inaccurate assumptions relevant to our business could cause our actual results to differ materially from expected and historical results. All forward-looking statements included in this press release, including expectations about business conditions during 2022 and future periods, are based upon information available to the Company as of the date of this press release, which may change. Therefore, we caution you not to place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements. For more information regarding these risks and uncertainties as well as certain additional risks that we face, refer to the Risk Factors section, which appears in Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2022, and in subsequent reports filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We do not intend to, and we disclaim any duty or obligation to, update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect new information or future events or for any other reason. This discussion is provided as permitted by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Conference Call
As previously announced, the Company's investor conference call to discuss its first quarter 2022 performance is scheduled for May 6, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. ET. A live webcast of the conference call, together with supplemental information, can be accessed through the Company's Investor Relations website at investors.quakerhoughton.com. You can also access the conference call by dialing 877-269-7756.
About Quaker Houghton
Quaker Houghton is the global leader in industrial process fluids. With a presence around the world, including operations in over 25 countries, our customers include thousands of the world's most advanced and specialized steel, aluminum, automotive, aerospace, offshore, can, mining, and metalworking companies. Our high-performing, innovative and sustainable solutions are backed by best-in-class technology, deep process knowledge and customized services. With approximately 4,700 employees, including chemists, engineers and industry experts, we partner with our customers to improve their operations so they can run even more efficiently, even more effectively, whatever comes next. Quaker Houghton is headquartered in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, located near Philadelphia in the United States. Visit quakerhoughton.com to learn more.
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New Strong Sell Stocks for May 5th
Here are three stocks added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List today:
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Abraham lifts Roma to Conference League final as ex-Chelsea man continues success under Mourinho
Former Chelsea star Tammy Abraham has lifted Roma to the UEFA Conference League final to continue his recent success under Jose Mourinho in Italy.
Roma welcomed Leicester City to Stadio Olimpico for the second leg of their semi-final tie on Thursday night, with the aggregate score locked at 1-1 after the first leg at the King Power Stadium.
Mourinho's side edged ahead in the tie after just 11 minutes through Abraham, who rose highest to head home from a corner, and they then held onto their advantage in expert fashion to book a place in the showpiece event.
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Abraham's stellar debut season at Roma continues
Roma spent £34 million to sign Abraham from Chelsea in August last year, which has since proven to be something of a bargain deal as the England international has quickly adjusted to life abroad.
Abraham's goal against Leicester was his ninth in the Conference League and his 25th of the season in all competitions, a tally he has reached in 48 games.
Who will Roma play in the final?
After seeing off Leicester, Roma can now look forward to facing Feyenoord in the inaugural Conference League final on May 25.
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VIDEO: 'You speak English so clearly': Asian Americans share how microaggressions influence self-identity
The Social Tracking of Asian Americans in the U.S. (STAATUS) Index is an annual assessment of attitudes and stereotypes of Asian Americans. This year, the survey is created from a representative sample of 5,113 Americans across racial groups, demographics and geographies nationally.
It finds that Americans are more likely to question the loyalty of Asian Americans to the U.S. over their county of origin, even for those born here.
RELATED: Asian Americans share how stereotypes, myths impact their lives
According to the report, those who believe Asian Americans are more loyal to their country of origin increased from 20% to 33% over the past year.
SOME KEY TAKEAWAYS
- 71% of Asian American respondents say they are discriminated against in the U.S. today.
- Asian Americans are among the least likely to feel like they belong and are accepted in the U.S., especially younger Asian Americans.
- Only 29% of Asian American respondents (vs. 61% of white respondents and 33% of Black respondents) completely agree that they feel that they belong and are accepted in the U.S., the lowest of all racial groups.
- 21% of respondents agree that Asian Americans are at least partly responsible for COVID-19. This is up from 15% in 2021.
- 32% of respondents agree Asian Americans are more loyal to their perceived country of origin than to the U.S., as compared to 20% in 2021.
Violence against Asian Americans have been on the rise. The Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism at California State University, San Bernardino have found anti-Asian hate crimes increased 339% in 2021 compared to 2020.
Similarly, AAPI Data that one in six Asian American adults experienced a hate crime or hate incident in 2021, up from one in eight in 2020.
OUR AMERICA: Asian Voices - The Asian experience in America today
The study's respondents reflect that most in the U.S. are aware of the rise in attacks against Asian Americans and 72% believe anti-Asian American racism should be addressed.
Suggested solutions for policymakers and community leaders
- Education: The need for more education and information on Asian American history and experiences is clear. The survey identifies a low level of knowledge about Asian American history, cultural events, and prominent individuals - education is core to growing awareness and fostering understanding.
- Drive narrative change in media and entertainment to expand beyond stereotypical roles
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Stunning Chicago row house commissioned by survivors of the Titanic is listed for $13.3million: Landmark home has been divided into two high-end condos and will be open for public tours every weekend through May for just $65
- Built in 1917 and recognized as a landmark by Chicago's Historic Preservation Society, the astonishing 11,600-square-feet real-estate gem is filled with history beyond its walls
- Famously known as Adler on The Park, the home located at 2700 N in the Windy City's Lincoln Park neighborhood was transformed into two luxury condominiums listed at $7.65 million and $5.65 million
- The nine-bedroom, five-bathroom combined estate boasts the best of both worlds with its singular high-class amenities of the past while maintaining all the luxury and state-of-the-art finishes
- The breathtaking house was commissioned by Emily Ryerson, a highly influential artist who survived the Titanic sinking in 1912 along with three of her children
- Emily's husband, Arthur Ryerson, sadly passed away after heroically refusing to take a place in a lifeboat until all of the women and children were saved
A stunning property that was once the home of a family who survived the Titanic has been listed on the market for a whopping $13.3million. Built in 1917 and recognized as a landmark by Chicago's Historic Preservation Society, the astonishing 11,600-square-feet real-estate gem is filled with history beyond its walls.
Famously known as Adler on The Park, the home located at 2700 N in the Windy City's Lincoln Park neighborhood was transformed into two luxury condominiums listed at $7.65 million and $5.65 million.
The nine-bedroom, five-bathroom combined estate boasts the best of both worlds with its singular high-class amenities of the past while maintaining all the luxury and state-of-the-art finishes.
The breathtaking house was commissioned by Emily Ryerson, a highly influential artist who survived the Titanic sinking in 1912 along with three of her children. Her husband, Arthur Ryerson, sadly passed away after heroically refusing to take a place in a lifeboat until all of the women and children were saved.
The gorgeous residence is open for public tours every weekend through the end of May for just $65, as part of the Adler on the park showcase.
The proceeds will go to The Shoulders Fund and Threshold charities, which provide assistance to vulnerable children adults with mental illnesses.
'Unit one is a lot more historic. We have a lot of original molding, original staircase, original stairs,' investor Leigh-Anne Kazma, who in behind the Adler on the Park Showcase House for Charity, told local station WGN9. 'Unit two is a little more contemporary.'
A stunning property that was once the home of a family who survived the Titanic has been listed on the market for a whopping $13.3million
The breathtaking house was commissioned by Emily Ryerson, a highly influential artist who survived the Titanic sinking in 1912 along with three of her children. Her husband, Arthur Ryerson, sadly passed away after heroically refusing to take a place in a lifeboat until all of the women and children were saved
Built in 1917 and recognized as a landmark by Chicago's Historic Preservation Society, the astonishing 11,600-square-feet real-estate gem is filled with history beyond its walls
The nine-bedroom, five-bathroom combined estate boasts the best of both worlds with its singular high-class amenities of the past while maintaining all the luxury and state-of-the-art finishes
The second condo features custom-built white kitchen cabinetry with walnut interiors and Carrera marble countertops
The home boasts the best of both worlds with its singular high-class amenities of the past while maintaining all the luxury and state-of-the-art finishes
Architects Henry Corwith Dangler and David Adler built the historic home between 1915 and 1917 as part of a four-home project overlooking the northern end of Lincoln Park.
The property was renovated into two luxury condominiums but maintains its original charm.
According to its listing by luxury real estate agency Baird & Warner, the first residence, listed for $7.6million, features awe-inspiring interiors and amenities including a large grand foyer, checkered floors, restored columns and majestic staircases reminiscent of the past.
The first floor boasts a three-car garage, two mudrooms, and a large family room. The second and third floors, which can be accessed by elevator, offer stunning views of the lake and park scenery.
he sinking was the second tragedy for the resilient family as the Ryersons steamed back on the Titanic from Europe after learning that their eldest son had been killed in a car accident outside Philadelphia
Architects Henry Corwith Dangler and David Adler built the historic home between 1915 and 1917 as part of a four-home project overlooking the northern end of Lincoln Park
The living room in the second floor of the Ryerson house in 1912
The gorgeous residence is open for public tours every weekend through the end of May for just $65, as part of the Adler on the park showcase
The home features two terraces, restored moldings, fireplaces, columns, and the David Adler grand staircase make the property 'one-of-a-kind,' the listing advertises
Checkered floors add to the high-end ambience of the home
This bathroom in the $5.6 condo offers unique views of the lake
The condo has five bedrooms, four full bathrooms, a half bathroom and spans over 6,400 square feet.
While maintaining its timeless magic, the condo has been modernized to include contemporary appliances such as a Thermador refrigerator freezer and a Bosch dishwasher.
Finally, two terraces, restored moldings, fireplaces, columns, and the David Adler grand staircase make the property 'one-of-a-kind,' the listing advertises.
The second luxury four-floor apartment was listed for $5.6million and boasts four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a heated garage, custom-built white kitchen cabinetry with walnut interiors and Carrera marble countertops.
Its living room features a wood-burning fireplace with custom-built marble surround and French doors that lead to a private terrace.
The fourth floor includes a luxury primary suite with breathtaking views, a private bath with double bowl vanity, water closet, steam shower, and soaking tub.
The Georgian-style residence was commissioned by Emily Ryerson three years after surviving the sinking of the Titanic.
Her three children, Suzette, Emily and John also survived. The sinking was the second tragedy for the resilient family as the Ryersons steamed back on the Titanic from Europe after learning that their eldest son had been killed in a car accident outside Philadelphia.
According to Chicago's Historic Preservation Society, Arthur Ryerson's body was never identified. Emily Ryerson and her children were rescued by the RMS Carpathia and later moved to Chicago.
Emily Ryerson's home was part of a commission by a creative social community for notable figures in the Chicago society of the time who planned to have their home on the corner at North Lakeview and Wrightwood avenues.
During World War I, Ryerson turned her large house into a home for the sick and arranged hospital beds for children in her living room
The living room features a wood-burning fireplace with custom-built marble surround and French doors that lead to a private terrace
While maintaining its timeless magic, the condo has been modernized to include contemporary appliances such as a Thermador refrigerator freezer and a Bosch dishwasher
According to the listing, the property timeless charm makes it 'one-of-a-kind'
'Ryerson was described as a resilient character, for even after the two significant losses in her life she maintained an indefatigable, positive humor,' a landmark designation report reads.
'She would find company among the artists, designers, and architects of her children's generation and become the social leader of the Lakeview Row Houses from her corner home at 2700.'
During World War I, Ryerson turned her large house into a home for the sick and arranged hospital beds for children in her living room.
Ryerson married for a second time in 1927, after meeting financial advisor Forsythe Sherfesse while touring China.
The couple sold the impressive estate in 1930 and moved to New York. Ryerson died in 1939 aged 66. | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10786951/Chicago-row-house-built-Titanic-survivors-listed-13-3million-just-65.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-05-05T21:17:18Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10786951/Chicago-row-house-built-Titanic-survivors-listed-13-3million-just-65.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | false |
WFO DALLAS / FT. WORTH Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Thursday, May 5, 2022
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
East central Freestone County in central Texas...
Southeastern Henderson County in central Texas...
Anderson County in central Texas...
* Until 300 PM CDT.
* At 232 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Frankston to 9 miles east of Fairfield Lake
State Park, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Palestine, Elkhart, Frankston, Berryville, Coffee City and Poynor.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 600 PM CDT for central Texas.
For your protection get inside a sturdy structure and stay away from
windows.
TX
. TEXAS COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE
ANDERSON ANGELINA BASTROP
BELL BLANCO BOWIE
BRAZOS BURLESON BURNET
CAMP CASS CHEROKEE
CORYELL ELLIS FALLS
FAYETTE FRANKLIN FREESTONE
GILLESPIE GREGG GRIMES
HARRISON HAYS HENDERSON
HILL HOPKINS HOUSTON
KAUFMAN LAMPASAS LEE
LEON LIMESTONE LLANO
MCLENNAN MADISON MARION
MILAM MORRIS NACOGDOCHES
NAVARRO PANOLA RAINS
ROBERTSON RUSK SABINE
SAN AUGUSTINE SHELBY SMITH
TITUS TRAVIS TRINITY
UPSHUR VAN ZANDT WALKER
WASHINGTON WILLIAMSON WOOD
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 315 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN PANOLA AND SOUTHEASTERN RUSK COUNTIES...
At 233 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Minden, or 14
miles southeast of Henderson, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Dotson.
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
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Polls close in West Yorkshire local elections
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Voting has officially closed in the local elections across West Yorkshire.
Registered voters were able to cast their ballots from 07:00 to 22:00 BST.
Elections have taken place in Leeds, with 35 of the 99 seats available, and in Bradford, for 30 of the 90 seats.
Votes were also cast in Calderdale, where 18 of the 51 seats were up for election, in Kirklees, with 23 of the 69 council seats being contested, and Wakefield, where 21 of the 63 seats were up for grabs.
Counting in all five local elections is due to begin on Friday, with results expected later that day.
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Election 2022: When to expect results and what to look out for
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Voters have had their say in UK-wide elections, with positions on 200 councils - and the make-up of Northern Ireland's government - up for grabs.
In the coming hours, the first results will come in and a picture of how the parties have fared will start to emerge.
What happens now?
Ballot boxes are taken from all the polling stations, to centres where staff open them up and start counting votes. Once all the votes in a particular area - like a council ward - are counted, the official in charge - known as the returning officer - takes the stage and announces the results.
When will we know the results?
The timing of the results depends on when the count begins. In England, just over half of the councils are planning to count straight away, with the results announced overnight and into the morning. The rest of England's counts don't begin until Friday morning. We should know most of the results by midday.
Counts in Scotland and Wales are expected to begin on Friday - so most results should be known by Friday evening.
In Northern Ireland counting also starts on Friday morning. The final results could be known by the end of the day, but it's possible counting will pause overnight and start again on Saturday morning, with final results likely by Saturday afternoon.
You can search for your results here:
What to look out
The first results will come from England, where up for grabs are 4,360 seats on about 146 councils, a handful of council mayoral positions and the role of South Yorkshire's mayor.
The last time most of these seats were contested was 2018. A lot has happened since then, and as ever with council elections, a mixture of local and national issues are likely to have played on voters' minds.
But there will be lots of attention on areas like Peterborough, Southampton and Pendle where Labour hopes to regain support to boost its General Election chances.
Keep an eye too on councils where no-one has overall control and a small number of seats changing hands could lead to a power shift between the parties, including Sheffield, Rossendale, Tunbridge Wells, Crawley and Plymouth.
London, which makes up about a third of all the seats being contested in England, will also be a key battleground.
In Scotland, people have been voting in all 32 local authorities. Last time this happened, in 2017, the Conservatives recorded their best local election performance since 1982, finishing second behind the SNP and ahead of Labour.
The 2017 elections left no single party with a majority on any mainland council - so they are all either run by a coalition or a minority administration.
Labour will be hoping to regain control of Glasgow City Council, which it lost last time. Another interesting battleground will be Aberdeen. The SNP were the largest party there in 2017 but were kept out of power because the Conservatives formed a partnership with Labour councillors - who were suspended from the party as a result.
In Wales, all seats in 22 local councils are being contested, and for the first time 16 and 17-year-olds are voting in local elections.
Labour, which retained power in the Welsh Parliamentary elections last year, will be hoping to make up ground it lost in 2017, when it shed more than 100 councillors. However, it remains dominant with control of seven authorities, including Cardiff.
The Conservatives, who gained 80 seats in 2017, have majority control of one council - Monmouthshire.
Plaid Cymru - which has a majority in Gwynedd - will want to build on its modest gains in 2017, while the Welsh Liberal Democrats, which lost councillors five years ago, will be hoping to make up for lost ground.
Independents are a big factor in Welsh council elections, making up the second largest group of candidates last time around.
What could happen in Northern Ireland?
It's a different type of election in Northern Ireland, where a new government is being elected. And it could be a historic result, with the possibility that for the first time a nationalist party may become the largest party in the devolved administration.
Members of the Northern Ireland Assembly are elected from parties belonging to one of three blocs: unionists, nationalists and non-aligned. The biggest party from the largest of the unionist/nationalist blocs nominates the first minister, and the largest party from the second-largest bloc nominates the deputy first minister.
Sinn Féin has been the second-biggest party since 2003 but it is confident of winning more seats than the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) this time around.
How can I follow the results on the BBC?
The BBC News website will have updates and analysis including live results as they come in from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, and a postcode checker to keep on top of results in your area.
You can also follow all the latest in the BBC election live page.
There will also be full coverage of the results across the UK on BBC television and radio, starting with an overnight Election Results special at 23:40 on BBC One and the BBC News Channel.
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What increased interest rates means for consumers
SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - For the second time in two months, the Federal Reserve has increased interest rates.
This time it was by half of a percentage point – the largest increase in more than 20 years. It’s all in an effort to fight against the worst inflation seen in 40 years.
“We knew this was coming, but it’s still very disconcerting because we know it’s going to hit consumers’ wallets,” said Jill Garvey, senior vice president and senior wealth strategist for Huntington Bank.
Garvey said the rate hike will have an impact on consumers looking to buy a home or car. She said over the past year, 30-year mortgage rates have gone from around 3 percent up to about 5 percent.
“It will slow capital growth and it will slow spending. And it’s basically supply and demand. The supply and demand principle. So it will bring the demand down so that supply can catch up,” Garvey said.
The rate increase will also have an effect on credit card rates. So Garvey said consumers should consider paying them down.
While there are some drawbacks to the higher rate, there are some advantages. Especially for people with investments in the stock market, money market accounts, and other diversified portfolios.
“Need to pay attention to them because there are other alternatives for you to earn more on your money,” Garvey said. “Very important to pay attention to what the fed is doing because it affects all sides of consumers’ balance sheets.”
The Federal Reserve is expected to increase the interest rate several more times this year. But Garvey said there is hope for the economy on the horizon.
“We expect inflation will start to taper off at the end of this year and settle down into hopefully the 3 percent range sometime next year. So we see the outlook at positive,” Garvey said.
The Federal Reserve is expected to meet again in June and July to discuss additional increases.
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Sportlight May 5
By The Associated Press=
May 5
1904 – Cy Young of the Red Sox pitches a perfect game against the Philadelphia Athletics, beating Rube Waddell 3-0.
1934 – Cavalcade wins the Kentucky Derby by more than three lengths over Discovery. It’s his third victory in less than two weeks.
1966 – The Montreal Canadiens beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-2 to win the Stanley Cup in six games.
1969 – The Boston Celtics beat the Los Angeles Lakers 107-102 in the seventh game to win the NBA championship for the 10th time in 11 years. Player-coach Bill Russell and Sam Jones retire as players.
1973 – Secretariat, ridden by Ron Turcotte, wins the Kentucky Derby with a record time of 1:59.2. Secretariat beats Sham by 2+ lengths and goes on to win the Triple Crown.
1978 – Pete Rose of the Reds becomes the 14th player with 3,000 hits, singling in the fifth inning against Montreal’s Steve Rogers at Cincinnati’s Riverfront Stadium.
1993 – Canisius beats Niagara 11-1 in softball to set an NCAA Division I record with 34 straight wins.
2001 – Monarchos wins the Kentucky Derby carrying Jorge Chavez across the finish line in 1:59 4-5, only two-fifths of a second off the track record set by Secretariat en route to the Triple Crown in 1973. Monarchos finishes a dominating 4} lengths over Invisible Ink.
2007 – Street Sense, ridden by Calvin Borel, roars from next-to-last in a 20-horse field to win the Kentucky Derby by 2 1-2 lengths over Hard Spun.
2007 – Floyd Mayweather Jr. beats Oscar De La Hoya in one of the richest fights. Mayweather, with superb defensive skills and superior speed, wins a 12-round split decision and the WBC 154-pound title in his first fight at that weight. The sellout crowd of 16,200 at the MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas sets a record $19 million gate.
2012 – I’ll Have Another catches Bodemeister down the stretch and pulls away in the final furlong to win the Kentucky Derby. Jockey Mario Gutierrez, riding in his first Derby, guides the 3-year-old colt to a 1+-length victory in front of a Derby-record crowd of 165,307.
2013 – LeBron James is the overwhelming choice as the NBA’s Most Valuable Player. The Miami star gets 120 of 121 first-place votes in this year’s balloting, giving him the award for the fourth time.
2017 – Corey Perry scores 6:57 into the second overtime after the Anaheim Ducks rally from a three-goal deficit in the final minutes of regulation, completing a spectacular 4-3 comeback win over the Edmonton Oilers. Rickard Rakell scores the tying goal with 15 seconds left in regulation to cap a stunning sequence of three goals in just over three minutes, all with goalie John Gibson pulled for an extra attacker.
2018 – Justify splashes through the slop to win the Kentucky Derby by 2+ lengths, becoming the first colt in 136 years to wear the roses after not racing as a 2-year-old. The colt that began his racing career in February improves to 4-0 and gives trainer Bob Baffert his fifth Derby victory. Jockey Mike Smith earns his second Derby victory as the 5-2 favorite in the field of 20.
2021 – John Means of the Baltimore Orioles pitches a no-hitter against the Seattle Mariners, 6-0 at T-Mobile Park, Seattle. | https://www.ketk.com/sports/ap-sportlight-553/ | 2022-05-05T21:32:30Z | https://www.ketk.com/sports/ap-sportlight-553/ | false |
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Video footage from a bus of the bridge collapse in Pittsburgh this year shows one end of the structure had already fallen when an expansion joint at the other end was pulling apart, federal investigators said Thursday.
The National Transportation Safety Board issued an update on the Fern Hollow bridge collapse, saying the video is giving them more information about the sequence of events.
So far there’s no evidence of “widespread deficiencies” in the “rigid K-frame superstructure types” that form the bridge’s basic structure, the report said.
The investigative update said that all aspects of the disaster are still being looked at and that the cause has yet to be determined. Investigators plan mechanical and chemical testing on material samples and will examine plate dimensions and weld quality.
A preliminary report issued less than two weeks after the Jan. 28 collapse had found the collapse began at the structure’s west end and noted there had been no primary fractures in sections of welded steel girders considered “fracture critical.” A fracture critical area in a beam is the part most likely to show damage if the bridge has suddenly given way.
When the Forbes Avenue bridge gave way, it sent a city bus and four passenger cars down some 100 feet (30 meters) to a ravine carved by Fern Hollow Creek. Another vehicle drove off the east bridge abutment and landed on its roof.
Although the preliminary report had said a total of 10 vehicle occupants had been injured, the agency has now concluded that there were nine people in six vehicles. Two were injured seriously, two had minor injuries, four were not hurt, and the injury status of one person is uncertain, the agency said Thursday. No one was killed.
Natural gas lines ruptured and required the evacuation of nearby homes.
The 447-foot-long (136-meter) bridge, about 50 years old, showed some deterioration during an inspection in September, but not enough to require its closure. The bridge has had a 26-ton (24,000 kilogram) weight limit since 2014.
The future of the bridge is the topic of a virtual meeting Thursday night in which city officials and neighbors are expected to participate.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has said up to $25.3 million in National Highway Performance Program funds will be used to rebuild the structure. The state agency has posted images of thereplacement bridge’s “overall design concept.” | https://www.wane.com/news/bus-video-gives-more-info-about-pittsburgh-bridge-collapse/ | 2022-05-05T21:37:41Z | https://www.wane.com/news/bus-video-gives-more-info-about-pittsburgh-bridge-collapse/ | true |
(AP) — Boeing Co. said Thursday it will move its headquarters from Chicago to the Washington, D.C., area, where company executives would be closer to key federal government officials.
The company said it will use its campus in Arlington, Virginia, as the new headquarters, and it plans to develop a research and technology hub in the area.
“The region makes strategic sense for our global headquarters given its proximity to our customers and stakeholders, and its access to world-class engineering and technical talent,” Boeing CEO David Calhoun said.
The move marks a win for Virginia’s Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin, who campaigned last year on a promise to bring new jobs to the state.
Youngkin, who retired in 2020 as co-CEO of private equity giant the Carlyle Group, was personally involved in discussions about the move and had a prior business relationship with Boeing CEO David Calhoun, according to a person familiar with the matter who was not authorized to discuss the negotiations publicly.
Boeing is a major defense contractor, and the move will put executives close to Pentagon leaders. Rival defense contractors including General Dynamics, Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman are already based in the D.C. area.
Company executives would also be near the Federal Aviation Administration, which certifies Boeing passenger and cargo planes.
Boeing’s relationship with the FAA has been strained since deadly crashes of its best-selling plane, the 737 Max, in 2018 and 2019. The FAA took nearly two years — far longer than Boeing expected — to approve design changes and allow the plane back in the air. Certification of new Boeing planes will take longer too.
The company has suffered financial setbacks in building a refueling tanker for the Air Force. And it has been hurt by the pandemic, which undercut travel and demand for new planes. Boeing lost $1.2 billion in this year’s first quarter.
Boeing’s roots are in the Seattle area, and it has assembly plants in Washington state and South Carolina. The company moved its headquarters to Chicago in 2001 after an unusually public search that also considered Dallas and Denver.
Cai von Rumohr, an aerospace analyst for Cowen, said there were advantages for Boeing moving its headquarters to the Washington, D.C., area — or back to Seattle, where leaders again would be closer to the company’s important commercial operations.
“Chicago does nothing for them,” von Rumohr said.
Boeing had 142,000 employees at the end of 2021, including 12% based outside the United States, according to a regulatory filing. The filing did not say how many work in Chicago.
Richard Aboulafia, an analyst with consultant AeroDynamic Advisory, said Boeing’s Chicago work force “is minimal,” making the move easier.
In Virginia, Democratic state Senate Majority Leader Dick Saslaw said he had not been advised of the move. But if the deal is completed, he said, it would be “one hell of a catch” for the state.
“We’re lucky to get them,” he said.
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“Jen Psaki has set the standard for returning decency, respect and decorum to the White House Briefing Room," President Joe Biden said in the statement. "I want to say thank you to Jen for raising the bar, communicating directly and truthfully to the American people, and keeping her sense of humor while doing so. I thank Jen her service to the country, and wish her the very best as she moves forward.”
Psaki, who leaves the White House on May 13, congratulated Jean-Pierre on her historic appointment as the first Black woman and first openly LGBTQ+ White House press secretary.
"Representation matters and she will give a voice to many, but also make many dream big about what is truly possible," Psaki tweeted.
When she took the job, Psaki, who has two young children, said publicly she aimed to remain in the job for about a year.
In addition to her current role as principal deputing press secretary, Jean-Pierre also currently serves as deputy assistant to the president. She served as senior roles during Biden's campaign and to then-Vice President Biden in the Obama Administration.
"Karine not only brings the experience, talent and integrity needed for this difficult job, but she will continue to lead the way in communicating about the work of the Biden-Harris Administration on behalf of the American people," Biden said. "Jill and I have known and respected Karine a long time and she will be a strong voice speaking for me and this Administration"
Prior to her role on the campaign, she served as Chief Public Affairs Officer for MoveOn.org and an NBC and MSNBC Political Analyst. Born in Martinique and raised in New York, Jean-Pierre is a graduate of Columbia University.
The White House also announced its plan to bring back longtime strategist Anita Dunn as Biden's senior adviser. Dunn served in the White House last year after Biden was sworn into office. | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/nation-world/jen-psaki-leaving-white-house/507-9d6fb6a8-2ccb-4235-baad-94160c839544 | 2022-05-05T21:41:59Z | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/nation-world/jen-psaki-leaving-white-house/507-9d6fb6a8-2ccb-4235-baad-94160c839544 | true |
WFO DALLAS / FT. WORTH Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Thursday, May 5, 2022
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
356 PM CDT Thu May 5 2022
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN BELL COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of
the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 600 PM CDT for central Texas.
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 445 PM CDT
FOR FALLS COUNTY...
At 355 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Lott, or 13
miles southwest of Marlin, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Marlin and Lott.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
The National Weather Service in League City has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northeastern Grimes County in southeastern Texas...
South central Houston County in southeastern Texas...
Southeastern Madison County in southeastern Texas...
Walker County in southeastern Texas...
* Until 430 PM CDT.
* At 356 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 12 miles east of
Bedias, or 13 miles southeast of Madisonville, moving east at 45
mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Huntsville, Riverside and Crabbs Prairie.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 600 PM CDT for southeastern
Texas.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
...FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
The Flood Advisory is cancelled for a portion of central Texas,
including the following counties, Falls, Hill, Limestone and
McLennan.
The heavy rain has ended and new flooding is no longer expected.
Nuisance flooding of low lying and/or poor drainage areas may
continue for a few hours until the water has had a chance to recede.
Please continue to heed any remaining road closures.
...FLOOD ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...
The Flood Advisory has expired. The heavy rain has ended and new
flooding is no longer expected. Nuisance flooding of low lying
and/or poor drainage areas may continue for a few hours until the
water has had a chance to recede. Please continue to heed any
remaining road closures.
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By JAMEY KEATEN
Associated Press
GENEVA (AP) — Following the evacuation of some civilians from a steel mill besieged by Russian forces in the port of Mariupol, attention is turning to the fate of hundreds of Ukrainian troops still inside after weeks in the plant’s warren of underground tunnels and bunkers.
Their choice seems to be either fighting to the death or surrendering in hopes of being spared under the terms of international humanitarian law. But experts say the troops, who count both able-bodied and wounded among their ranks, are unlikely to be afforded an easy exit and may have difficulty getting out of the Azovstal steelworks as free men or even alive.
“They have the right to fight until they are dead, but if they surrender to Russia, they can be detained,” said Marco Sassoli, a professor of international law at the University of Geneva. “It’s simply their choice.”
With the soldiers’ futures hanging in the balance, Sassoli said it shouldn’t be ruled out that the Russians would treat them in accordance with international law: “It would be not accurate to say the these poor guys in Azovstal should not surrender to the Russians because the Russians will execute or torture them.”
Laurie Blank, a professor at Emory Law School in Atlanta who specializes in international humanitarian law and law of armed conflict, said injured fighters are considered “hors de combat” — literally “out of the fight” — and can be detained as prisoners of war.
“Russia could let the injured Ukrainian troops return to Ukrainian areas but is not required to,” she said.
The sprawling, seaside Azovstal mill is a key war objective for Russian forces as the last holdout of resistance in coastal southeastern Ukraine, after a grueling, obliterating siege of Mariupol.
The wives of at least two Ukrainian soldiers inside Azovstal have been in Rome pleading with the international community for an evacuation of the soldiers there, arguing they deserve the same rights as civilians.
Kateryna Prokopenko, whose husband, Denys Prokopenko, commands the Azov Regiment that has been defending the plant during the Russian siege of Mariupol, told The Associated Press she went without word from him for more than 36 hours before finally hearing from him Wednesday.
He told her that Russian soldiers had entered Azovstal and “our soldiers are fighting, it is crazy and difficult to describe,” she said.
“We don’t want them to die, they won’t surrender,” Kateryna Prokopenko said. “They are waiting for the bravest countries to evacuate them. We won’t let this tragedy happen after this long blockade.”
“We need to evacuate our men as well,” she said.
Ukrainian authorities have also demanded that Russia offer the Azovstal soldiers a safe exit — with their weapons.
But experts say it would be nearly unprecedented for them to be simply allowed to walk free, not least because they could take up arms again and possibly cause Russian casualties.
“It is unlikely that Russia would allow Ukrainian troops to leave the plant with their weapons and nothing in the law would require that,” Blank said via email.
Instead, the Russian military has called on the troops inside Azovstal to lay down their arms and come out with white flags. It says those who surrender will not be killed, in line with international law.
The commanders of the Ukrainian resistance at the plant have repeatedly rejected deadlines that Russia gave for their surrender. But in a new video recording, the Azov Regiment’s deputy commander, Sviatoslav Palamar, said some soldiers should be allowed out – particularly injured ones – and he called directly upon Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for help.
“I personally appeal to the commander-in-chief to take care of wounded soldiers who are dying in agony from inadequate treatment,” he said.
In another video released over the weekend, Palamar indicated the Ukrainian fighters were ready to leave the plant, which was the older part of Mariupol not under Russian control.
”(We need) guarantees of third side (third parties), politicians, world leaders who will cooperate to negotiate with Russians to extract us from here,” he said.
“They (the Russians) don’t want to lose their soldiers, and we continue to keep resistance. So the best solution in this situation is our evacuation,” Palamar said. “Does it make sense to continue carrying this massacre?”
Doubts have swirled around Russia’s willingness to uphold its commitments regarding prisoners of war if the Azovstal fighters were taken captive due to a lack of information on how Ukrainian soldiers captured already have fared.
International humanitarian law “grants absolute protection to POWs against ill treatment and murder. Violations of these norms are war crimes,” Annyssa Bellal, a senior researcher and international humanitarian law expert at the Geneva Graduate Institute, said. “The respect of the norms, though, is dependent on the will of the parties to the conflict.”
International norms have allegedly been breached by both sides during 2 1/2 months of war, as seen in evidence of execution-style killings of civilians that emerged following Russian withdrawals near Kyiv, and the desecration of corpses that may have been Russian troops outside the city of Kharkiv.
Protections of POWs date back generations, including to the 1863 Lieber Code, which was drafted during the U.S. Civil War. Moscow itself benefitted significantly from such rules during World War II, when Nazi forces applied them at times with respect to Russian detainees.
Under the Geneva Conventions, POWs “must at all times be humanely treated” and may not be “subjected to physical mutilation or to medical or scientific experiments” that aren’t justified for health reasons. Members of armed forces who are wounded or sick, meanwhile, “shall be respected and protected in all circumstances.”
Unlike civilians, prisoners of war may be forcibly sent to other countries to keep them from returning from the battlefield.
A 2016 interpretive document for the Geneva Conventions says medical treatment of POWs is fundamental and “the person of the soldier who is wounded or sick, and who is therefore hors de combat, is from that moment inviolable.”
There are differences of interpretation, however, over whether injured combatants may be targeted in war, said Sassoli, who was on a three-person team commissioned by the Organization for Security Cooperation in Europe that travelled to Ukraine in March.
The International Committee of the Red Cross plays a crucial and nearly exclusive role in conflicts around the world mediating between combatants on matters such as arranging prisoner swaps and monitoring detainee conditions. Among other things, the ICRC collects names of POWs and reports back to their governments and families.
Yet the ICRC has not said whether it has met with any POWs in Russian custody since the war began Feb. 24, a silence that Sassoli said could be a “bad sign.”
Asked by AP whether ICRC has visited any war detainees, spokesman Jason Straziuso said briefly, “The issue of prisoners of war is extremely important and we are closely engaging with the parties to the conflict on the topic.” He declined to comment further.
On Tuesday, Pascal Hundt, the ICRC’s chief in Ukraine, told reporters that only civilians were covered in a Russian-Ukrainian deal that led to the recent evacuations from Azovstal. And he expressed uncertainty that anyone else might get out.
“The ICRC has little leverage when it comes to reaching a cease-fire agreement, and it is up to the parties to find agreement and to get these people out,” Hundt said. “We’ll continue to push even if the hope is close to zero, we’ll just continue to push — and we stand ready to go there.”
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Trisha Thomas in Rome contributed to this report.
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WFO SHREVEPORT Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Thursday, May 5, 2022
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southeastern Panola County in northeastern Texas...
* Until 430 PM CDT.
* At 407 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles northeast
of Tenaha, or 11 miles southeast of Carthage, moving northeast at
15 mph.
HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect
wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Deadwood.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 600 PM CDT for northwestern
Louisiana...and northeastern Texas.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 500 PM CDT
FOR NORTHWESTERN WILLIAMSON AND NORTHEASTERN BURNET COUNTIES...
At 408 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Shady Grove, or
near Burnet, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Georgetown, Burnet, Bertram, Florence, Mahomet, Sunnylane, Joppa,
Watson, Andice, Briggs, Sun City and Shady Grove.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 600 PM CDT for south central
Texas.
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CHICAGO (AP) _ Allscripts Healthcare Solutions Inc. (MDRX) on Thursday reported first-quarter earnings of $22.9 million.
The Chicago-based company said it had profit of 17 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to 13 cents per share.
The results missed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 20 cents per share.
The electronic health records company posted revenue of $142.7 million in the period, which also did not meet Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $372.8 million.
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BOSTON (AP) — Firefighters in Boston worked for more than three hours to rescue an injured construction worker after part of a historic power plant collapsed Wednesday while being redeveloped.
Fire Commissioner Jack Dempsey told reporters the worker sustained life-threatening injuries when a wall collapsed and landed on his legs and lower body.
Two other workers were quickly removed from the former Edison Power Plant in South Boston and taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, he said. The collapse occurred at around 1:45 p.m.
Wednesday’s incident was the second collapse at a Boston construction site this year. A construction worker died in March when a part of a parking garage being demolished collapsed.
Mayor Michelle Wu credited first responders for executing a “very dangerous rescue operation,” saying it was a “near-miracle” that the worker was pulled to safely.
“For my part, I’m angry that we’re here again at another work site with another major incident,” the Democrat added, according to WCVB-TV.
The plant, which is over 120 years old, is being redeveloped into a mixed-use property that includes residential, office, research and retail space, a hotel, and open public space, according to the Boston Planning and Development Agency.
The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration was also investigating, a spokesperson said.
Suffolk Construction, the company responsible for the deconstruction, said a catwalk had collapsed at the building, which is more than 120 years old. “We are currently on site working closely with OSHA, our subcontractor and the local authorities to determine the cause of this incident and confirm the safety of the site,” the company said in a statement.
Hilco Redevelopment Partners, which is developing the site, thanked first responders for their quick actions. | https://www.krqe.com/news/national/boston-firefighters-pull-hurt-worker-from-collapsed-building/ | 2022-05-05T21:47:46Z | https://www.krqe.com/news/national/boston-firefighters-pull-hurt-worker-from-collapsed-building/ | false |
IRVING, Texas, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Darling Ingredients Inc. (NYSE: DAR), the world's leading company turning food waste into sustainable products and producer of renewable energy, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase Brazil's largest independent rendering company, FASA Group for approximately R$2.8 billion Brazilian Real in cash ($560 million USD at today's exchange rate), subject to post-closing adjustments and a contingent payment based on future earnings growth. FASA Group processes more than 1.3 million metric tons annually through 14 rendering plants with an additional two plants under construction, and has approximately 2,400 employees.
"Brazil is a leader in global agricultural commodities growth and is expected to take on a bigger role in world's meat production, making it a premier location for rendering growth," said Randall C. Stuewe, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Darling Ingredients. "FASA will also supplement Darling Ingredient's global supply of waste fats, making it a leader in the supply of low carbon waste fats and oils in North and South America to be used in the production of renewable diesel."
The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, and is expected to close by the end of 2022.
About Darling
Darling Ingredients Inc. (NYSE: DAR) is the largest publicly traded company turning food waste into sustainable products and a leading producer of renewable energy. Recognized as a sustainability leader, the company operates 250 plants in 17 countries and repurposes nearly 10% of the world's meat industry waste streams into value-added products, such as green energy, renewable diesel, collagen, fertilizer, animal proteins and meals and pet food ingredients. To learn more, visit darlingii.com. Follow us on LinkedIn.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A-1 Comics has purchased a comic book collection containing over 60 years of comics collected right off the newsstand by one individual.
The company purchases collections of all sizes and values daily, but its owner Lanvin Peets, son of the founders of A-1 Comics, Brian and Rosemary Peets, said the store's most recent purchase stands out from the rest as it contains a complete Marvel Comics run from 1961-1990.
According to A-1 Comics, the "Winters Collection", which was purchased for $600,000, includes over 35,000 comics and memorabilia ranging from toys, magazines, framed posters and original art from the 1930s to the early 2000s.
Peets says the collection has complete runs of all the comic titles starring icons such as Spider-Man, X-Men, Iron Man, Thor, The Hulk, Doctor Strange and more.
“This is the largest collection we have ever purchased and the most we have ever spent on an individual collection," Peets said. "This kind of purchase typically happens once in a lifetime and it was a real treat to be able to go through it all in its entirety with my dad right there beside me."
On June 1, 2022, the "Winters Collection" will be made available at A-1 Comics in Sacramento. Peets says on the day the collection is made available at their Sacramento store, they will also be hosting an Instagram live at 5 p.m. to give customers across the nation the opportunity to purchase comics from the collection. After June 1, the company will be attending various comic book shows and conventions where they will be selling and showing different items from the collection.
With over 33 years in business, A-1 Comics has become Sacramento's largest comic book retail company with locations in Sacramento, Folsom, and Roseville. Before they open their doors to customers for this special collection, they also plan to celebrate comic books in general. On Saturday, May 7, A-1 Comics is participating in Free Comic Book Day at all three of their locations and at their "A-1 Warehouse" in Sacramento. The event features comic book cosplayers, a signing and sketching with Ron Lim, and other various deals.
"Free Comic Book Day is one of the biggest sale days of the year for us and our stores," Wes Smith with A-1 Comics said. "This is a great, budget-friendly event for people of all ages."
Watch more from ABC10: Meet the people behind one of Sacramento's longest family-owned restaurant, El Novillero | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento/a-1-comics-sacramento-purchases-600000-dollar-comic-book-collection/103-69eb0b4f-4980-4f83-9ecb-ada75903bddc | 2022-05-05T21:53:46Z | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento/a-1-comics-sacramento-purchases-600000-dollar-comic-book-collection/103-69eb0b4f-4980-4f83-9ecb-ada75903bddc | true |
DANBURY, Conn. (AP) _ MannKind Corp. (MNKD) on Thursday reported a loss of $26 million in its first quarter.
The Danbury, Connecticut-based company said it had a loss of 10 cents per share.
The results matched Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was also for a loss of 10 cents per share.
The biopharmaceutical company posted revenue of $12 million in the period, exceeding Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $10.4 million.
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US STOCKS-Wall Street tumbles on fear Fed may need bigger rate hike to tame inflation
By Devik Jain and David French
May 5 (Reuters) - Wall Street's main indexes tumbled on Thursday as investors fretted the Federal Reserve's rate hike might not be enough to bring inflation under control and the U.S. central bank might need to take more drastic action.
The Nasdaq dropped 5.1% and the S&P 500 looked set to erase all of its gains from Wednesday after Google-parent Alphabet Inc GOOGL.O, Apple Inc AAPL.O, Microsoft Corp MSFT.O, Meta Platforms FB.O, Tesla Inc TSLA.O and Amazon.com AMZN.O fell between 4.9% and 8.1%.
The U.S. central bank on Wednesday raised interest rates by half a percentage point as expected and Fed Chair Jerome Powell explicitly ruled out a hike of 75 basis points in a coming meeting.
Traders, however, on Thursday raised their bets on a 75 basis-point hike at the Fed's June meeting. IRPR
"Yesterday's explosion higher was completely comical. It was ridiculous. His comments did not justify the move that we saw," said Kenny Polcari, managing partner at Kace Capital Advisors.
"Part of what people are recognizing, very deep within his speech yesterday, is the concern that inflation is out of control, and the Fed is behind the eight ball. It is the concern that they may even have to make a more drastic move."
Worries about Fed policy moves, mixed earnings from some big growth companies, the conflict in Ukraine and pandemic-related lockdowns in China have hammered Wall Street recently, overshadowing a better-than-expected quarterly reporting season.
By 2:00 p.m. ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average .DJI fell 1,075.08 points, or 3.16%, to 32,985.98, the S&P 500 .SPX lost 154.68 points, or 3.60%, to 4,145.49 and the Nasdaq Composite .IXIC dropped 657.83 points, or 5.07%, to 12,307.03.
Only 22 constituents of the S&P 500 index were in the green by 2 p.m. ET, while the Nasdaq was on track for its biggest one-day percentage fall since June 2020.
One stock in positive territory was Twitter Inc TWTR.N, which gained 3%. Elon Musk revealed on Thursday that Oracle's co-founder Larry Ellison and Sequoia Capital were among investors that would back his takeover of the social media giant with $7.14 billion of financing.
All of the 11 major S&P sectors declined, with consumer discretionary .SPLRCD leading the way. The index was dragged by Etsy Inc ETSY.O and eBay Inc EBAY.O, which slumped 18% and 10.7% respectively, after both forecast Q2 revenue would be below Wall Street's estimates.
The technology sector .SPLRCT dropped 5.1%. Intuit Inc INTU.O was among those weighing the heaviest, down 8.8% a day after agreeing to pay a $141 million settlement centered on deception claims around its TurboTax product.
The CBOE Volatility index .VIX, also known as Wall Street's fear gauge, climbed to 31.11 points.
The focus now shifts to the U.S. Labor Department's closely watched monthly employment report on Friday for clues on labor market strength and its impact on monetary policy.
(Reporting by Devik Jain and Medha Singh in Bengaluru and David French in New York; Editing by Shounak Dasgupta, Sriraj kalluvila and Cynthia Osterman)
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HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina district attorney says the shooting death of a woman who was mistaken for a panther was a “tragic and heart-wrenching accident” for which no charges will be filed.
District Attorney Andrew Murray wrote this week that Rachel Buchanan, 19, her boyfriend and another couple were at a home outside Hendersonville on Oct. 20 when the two men left on foot to retrieve a phone charger, news outlets reported. Both men were armed because of word that a black panther was prowling in the woods and had been sighted, Murray said.
Buchanan and the other woman decided to play a prank on the men and throw rotten eggs at them as they returned. The women began laughing and the men mistook the noise for a panther growling, Murray said. The two men opened fire with a 12-gauge shotgun and a 9 mm pistol. Buchanan was hit in the head and the chest, according to the district attorney.
According to the statement, the guns the men used were legally owned. Murray said no laws were violated and no charges will be filed, adding that the case is closed. | https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/DA-No-charges-after-woman-mistaken-for-panther-17151477.php | 2022-05-05T22:01:03Z | https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/DA-No-charges-after-woman-mistaken-for-panther-17151477.php | true |
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) doesn’t want federal contracts to go to companies, like Amazon, that allegedly violates labor laws.
“Who as we speak right at this moment is engaged in massive, well funded, anti-union activity,” Sander said.
Sanders says Amazon isn’t following federal discrimination and wage laws.
“To date, there are currently 59 unfair labor cases against amazon pending at the NLRB,” he added.
But Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) says Sanders wants to push the country in a dangerous direction.
“Every time I turn around, you’re having a hearing about anybody who makes money is bad,” Graham said.
He accuses Sanders and Democrats of being anti-business and vowed to focus on new issues if Republicans win back the majority.
“You can have oversight hearings all you like, but you have determined that Amazon is a piece of crap company,” Graham explained. “We’re going to talk about how to save social security, keep Medicare from becoming absolvent, how to change the structural problems of our debt.”
But Amazon Labor Union President Christian Smalls says Graham doesn’t recognize what really makes Amazon successful.
“The people are the ones that make these corporations go, it’s not the other way around,” Smalls said in response.
Smalls urges Congress to take action, and pass legislation that protects workers.
“And if that don’t work, imma let you know right now that on behalf of Amazon Labor Union and the hundreds of thousands workers across the country, that we will continue to organize,” Smalls added. | https://www.koin.com/news/washington-dc/sen-sanders-calls-out-amazon-for-alleged-labor-law-violations-at-hearing/ | 2022-05-05T22:01:42Z | https://www.koin.com/news/washington-dc/sen-sanders-calls-out-amazon-for-alleged-labor-law-violations-at-hearing/ | false |
With interest among the general public at its highest with the 148th Kentucky Derby coming up Saturday, horse racing is once again under intense scrutiny.
The industry has been rocked by scandal in recent years, including the disqualification of last year’s Kentucky Derby winner, a horse doping conspiracy involving trainers and veterinarians, and the punishment of its highest-profile trainer.
The sport’s seeming inability to police itself drew the attention of the federal government in 2020. The result is the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act set to go into effect July 1.
The act will be implemented in stages, with the racetrack safety program starting immediately. The antidoping and medication rules aren’t expected to begin until early 2023, leaving states in charge for now.
"We have to do it,” said Tom Rooney, new president and CEO of the National Thoroughbred Racing Association. “We have to have the same standards in every jurisdiction.”
Unlike the central offices that govern the NFL, NBA, MLB and NHL, the 38 U.S. racing states operate under patchwork rules that vary from track to track. Horses, owners, trainers and jockeys move frequently between states to compete. Locales honor punishments meted out elsewhere, but inconsistencies can create confusion and make it possible to game the system.
Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert is serving a 90-day suspension imposed by Kentucky racing officials that will keep him out of the Derby on Saturday, a race he’s won six times. The punishment came after 2021 Derby winner Medina Spirit failed a post-race drug test. The colt was later disqualified.
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East Coast trainer Jorge Navarro is serving five years in prison for his role in a horse doping conspiracy. He also was fined $25.8 million.
Trainer Jason Servis is set for trial next year as part of the same case. He has declared his innocence. Servis trained 2019 Kentucky Derby winner Maximum Security, who was disqualified for interference during the race.
Navarro and Servis were among over two dozen people indicted after a lengthy FBI investigation.
Despite such hits to the sport’s reputation, there appears to be growing trepidation in the industry over the prospect of sweeping change brought by HISA.
The program has already been challenged in the courts, with two lawsuits seeking to kill it.
In late March, a lawsuit filed by the National Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association and a group of its affiliates questioned HISA’s constitutionality. It was dismissed by a federal judge in Texas and is being appealed.
The second suit filed in Kentucky by the state of Oklahoma and eight other states is similar to the NHBPA’s suit. It has yet to be heard.
Whether the implementation of HISA is a reaction to placate vocal critics or representative of meaningful change is an ongoing debate within the industry.
"As trainers, we have mixed emotions because we’re going to have people making decisions that aren’t very educated in our sport,” said D. Wayne Lukas, a Hall of Fame trainer. “It just seems hard to tell where they’re going to go.”
Rooney, a former Republican congressman from Florida, believes training fresh eyes on the sport is crucial.
“Having a large group of people who are not horse people is a positive as long as they’re not out to hurt the industry,” he said. “They’ve agreed to sign on to this board to help horse racing succeed.”
Steve Asmussen, North America’s winningest trainer, comes from a family-run horse training operation in Laredo, Texas.
“I worry that all the decisions are being made by people that have other forms of income and would be eliminating people like my family, where lower-level racing was all of the income,” he said. “I would think that would be very negative for the sport going forward.”
Trainer Tim Yakteen is based in California, where some of the strictest rules involving medications, drug testing and veterinary examinations were enacted after dozens of horses died at Santa Anita in 2019.
"I embrace what we have coming our way because I think it will create unity amongst our industry. It should benefit us because we have been very much fragmented,” said Yakteen, who has two horses in the Kentucky Derby. "I’m hoping that this unity that we’re starting with will carry over into other aspects of our industry that can be capitalized on.”
HISA is in a headlong rush to the starting gate with the July deadline fast approaching.
Lisa Lazarus began her job as CEO of HISA’s board of directors in mid-February. She completed her first major task this week: hiring an independent enforcement agency to oversee the antidoping and medication rules.
After negotiations with the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency fell through, HISA chose Drug Free Sport International, a Missouri-based company that works with the NFL, NBA, MLB and NASCAR, among other leagues. The company will set up an integrity and welfare unit overseen by a five-member advisory council, headed by Jonathan Taylor, a London-based attorney with experience in antidoping in international sports.
Lazarus said she's aiming for transparent investigations and speedier resolutions of disputes.
California, Kentucky and Minnesota are the first states that have agreed to work with HISA by paying their prorated share of costs.
“We're close to reaching agreements with the vast majority of racing commissions,” Lazarus said. "We’re learning as we go, but we’ve made a lot of headway.”
A cleaner and fairer sport may boost horse racing’s popularity among a younger generation and help it cash in on the online sports betting gold rush.
"Maybe we can get our fanbase built up,” Yakteen said.
HISA’s greatest influence may be in leveling the playing field.
"We need to show the world we’re doing everything we can to protect the athlete, the jockeys and the integrity of the sport,” Rooney said. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/sports/horse-racings-new-governing-body-in-rush-to-starting-gate/3675649/ | 2022-05-05T22:02:56Z | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/sports/horse-racings-new-governing-body-in-rush-to-starting-gate/3675649/ | false |
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Stocks closed sharply lower on Wall Street as worries grow in markets that the higher interest rates the Federal Reserve is using in its fight against inflation will slow the economy.
The S&P 500 pulled back sharply, erasing a rally from a day earlier and marking its biggest loss in almost two years. The Dow also sank, while tech stocks fell the most, pulling the Nasdaq down.
The yield on the 10-year Treasury note rose significantly. Rising yields are sure to put upward pressure on mortgage rates, which are already at their highest level since 2009.
On Thursday:
The S&P 500 fell 153.30 points, or 3.6%, to 4,146.87.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1,063.09 points, or 3.1%, to 32,997.97.
The Nasdaq fell 647.16 points, or 5%, to 12,317.69.
The Russell 2000 index of smaller companies fell 78.77 points, or 4%, to 1,871.15.
For the week:
The S&P 500 is up 14.94 points, or 0.4%.
The Dow is up 20.76 points, or 0.1%.
The Nasdaq is down 16.95 points, or 0.1%.
The Russell 2000 is up 7.05 points, or 0.4%.
For the year:
The S&P 500 is down 619.31 points, or 13%.
The Dow is down 3,340.33 points, or 9.2%.
The Nasdaq is down 3,327.28 points, or 21.3%.
The Russell 2000 is down 374.16 points, or 16.7%. | https://www.sfchronicle.com/business/article/How-major-US-stock-indexes-fared-Thursday-17151550.php | 2022-05-05T22:05:00Z | https://www.sfchronicle.com/business/article/How-major-US-stock-indexes-fared-Thursday-17151550.php | true |
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) _ A-Mark Precious Metals Inc. (AMRK) on Thursday reported fiscal third-quarter net income of $37.4 million.
The El Segundo, California-based company said it had net income of $3.06 per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were $4.45 per share.
The precious metals trading company posted revenue of $2.11 billion in the period.
A-Mark shares have increased 22% since the beginning of the year. In the final minutes of trading on Thursday, shares hit $74.60, a climb of 87% in the last 12 months.
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(AP) — Americans wondering whether a nearby dam could be dangerous can look up the condition and hazard ratings of tens of thousands of dams nationwide using an online database run by the federal government.
But they won’t find the condition of Hoover Dam, which impounds one the nation’s largest reservoirs on the border of Nevada and Arizona. Nor is there any condition listed for California’s Oroville Dam, the country’s tallest, which underwent a $1 billion makeover after its spillway failed.
Details about the conditions of these and other prominent dams are kept secret from the public, listed as “not available” in the National Inventory of Dams.
The lack of publicly available data about potentially hazardous dams has raised concern among some experts.
“These structures impact people, and this is what we’re obviously most worried about. So it is important to share this information,” said Del Shannon, a Colorado-based engineer who has assessed hundreds of dams and is president of the U.S. Society on Dams.
For much of the past couple of decades, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers declined to reveal the conditions of dams in the National Inventory of Dams — which it maintains — citing security concerns stemming from the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks.
But in a move toward greater transparency, the Corps launched an updated website late last year that includes hazard ratings and condition assessments for more than one-quarter of the roughly 92,000 structures.
Yet the status of many dams remains a mystery. That’s because some federal agencies failed to update their data. The Corps also allowed federal agencies and states to restrict the release of information about the dams they oversee, and some continue to do so citing terrorism concerns.
The Associated Press used information obtained by public records requests to states to supplement data in the National Inventory of Dams, tallying over 2,200 high-hazard dams that are in poor or unsatisfactory condition in 48 states and Puerto Rico. But the conditions remain unknown for more than 4,600 high-hazard dams that could cause a loss of life if they fail.
Dam conditions typically are categorized as satisfactory, fair, poor or unsatisfactory.
In the Corps’ database, nearly two-thirds of the 18 federal entities that own or oversee dams provided no condition assessments. That includes the largest federal regulator of dams, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, which oversees more than 1,750 dams in 42 states. A FERC spokeswoman said the agency is overhauling its assessment process and intends to have conditions available this summer.
The Corps also declined to include condition assessments for the roughly 740 dams it owns, which include some of the largest in the nation. Instead, the agency posted its own “risk assessments,” ranging from “very low” to “very high.”
Garrison Dam, which constrains the Missouri River in North Dakota to form one of the nation’s largest reservoirs, is described in the database as “safe” but “high risk.” The Corps says the dam’s failure could trigger a cascading failure of downstream dams resulting “in swift, deep, and life-threatening flooding in numerous communities.”
For North Dakota, the dams database contains listings for 959 structures throughout the state. Highlighting any of the listings pulls up detailed information listed for the dam such as when it was built, updated, what it is made of and what its purpose is at the location.
No other entity uses the Corps’ risk-rating system, making it hard to compare the Corps’ dams to others. The Corps said it uses the risk categories to make repairs “in the most effective manner within a constrained budget.”
“The risk assessment information that we’re sharing is actually better information to help people be prepared for a potential issue at a dam,” said Rebecca Ragon, the Corps’ National Inventory of Dams manager.
The AP’s review also found that some federal departments lack consistent policies for releasing dam data. The Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service — both part of the U.S. Department of Interior — disclosed hazard and condition details for their dams.
But the department’s Bureau of Reclamation, which oversees 430 dams in the West, denied the AP’s public records request for dam conditions, citing a legal exemption for “information compiled for law enforcement purposes.” The bureau said in an email that disclosing dam conditions “would compromise the protection of our facilities and allow targeted attacks of critical infrastructure.”
Data from other states is also limited or missing.
Alabama has agency to regulate dams, so there are no condition or hazard ratings for its roughly 2,200 dams.
Illinois doesn’t assign condition ratings, because lumping dams into categories “is terribly subjective” and doesn’t “have enough value to justify the resources that it takes to do it,” said state dam safety engineer Paul Mauer Jr. However, the state works with dam owners to make needed repairs.
New Jersey and Texas provided AP a total number of poor or unsatisfactory high-hazard dams but did not identify them by name. New Jersey has not released dam conditions but plans to do so by the end of May under a recent policy change. Texas declined to release hazard classifications, citing a state law that keeps confidential the “technical details” of critical infrastructure that’s vulnerable to terrorism.
The National Inventory of Dams contains neither the hazard classification nor a condition for the Rockwall-Forney Dam, which impounds Lake Ray Hubbard to supply water to more than 1 million people in the Dallas area.
A 2021 inspection document provided to the AP by Dallas shows the dam is classified as high hazard and has several issues, including a fractured floodgate and a large void in the rocks lining the left side. A more in-depth inspection report isn’t complete.
Though an overall condition assessment is not available, “none of these things are of immediate concern,” said Sally U. Mills-Wright, assistant director for water production at Dallas Water Utilities.
Without access to information, it’s hard for the public to verify that.
Because dam failures carry big consequences, the public should be made aware of a dam’s hazard rating and what lies in its downstream flood zone, said Travis Attanasio, a former dam inspector who is president-elect of the Texas section of the American Society of Civil Engineers.
“You may not necessarily be in flood plain, but if a dam were to break, you could still be facing a lot of water,” he said. | https://www.kxnet.com/news/condition-of-some-us-dams-kept-secret-in-national-database/ | 2022-05-05T22:06:50Z | https://www.kxnet.com/news/condition-of-some-us-dams-kept-secret-in-national-database/ | false |
A few big names are among the 91 Alabama athletes set to graduate this weekend.
Former Crimson Tide football star Landon Collins is set to walk seven years after leaving school for the NFL. He’s one of 10 current or former football players set to receive a degree along with Olympic silver medalist swimmer Rhyan White and four individual NCAA champions.
Current football players set to graduate include Justin Eboigbe, Amari Kight, Cameron Latu, Kendall Randolph (master’s degree) and Will Reichard.
NCAA champions who’ll get a degree include swimmers Kaila Antoniou and Morgan Scott, cross country runner Mercy Chelangat and gymnast Lexi Graber.
Former baseball players Tyler Ras and Morgan McCullough also returned to get their degrees after leaving to play professionally.
Jahvon Quinerly is one of five men’s basketball players who’ll graduate on a list that includes Keon Ellis with master’s degrees going to Noah Gurley, Britton Johnson and Tyler Barnes. Hannah Barber and Brittany Davis from the women’s basketball team will get their bachelor’s degree this weekend.
See the full list of Alabama graduates on the official athletics website. | https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2022/05/landon-collins-headlines-91-alabama-athletes-set-to-graduate.html | 2022-05-05T22:07:59Z | https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2022/05/landon-collins-headlines-91-alabama-athletes-set-to-graduate.html | true |
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) _ AudioEye, Inc. (AEYE) on Thursday reported a loss of $3.6 million in its first quarter.
The Tucson, Arizona-based company said it had a loss of 32 cents per share.
The company posted revenue of $6.9 million in the period.
For the current quarter ending in July, AudioEye said it expects revenue in the range of $7.4 million to $7.6 million.
In the final minutes of trading on Thursday, the company's shares hit $3.82. A year ago, they were trading at $22.96.
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PENNSYLVANIA (WHTM) – Pennsylvania’s election is approaching and about 8.7 million people are registered to vote in the May 17 primary.
According to Pennsylvania’s Acting Secretary of State Leigh Chapman, the commonwealth is prepared for the hotly-contested primary.
“Voters in Pennsylvania can be confident in the security and integrity of our election system,” said Secretary Chapman.
Despite assurances from the Department of State, 52% of registered voters are very or somewhat dissatisfied with how elections are conducted in Pennsylvania, according to a new Franklin and Marshall College Poll.
“We know our election law is sick,” said State House Republican Spokesman Jason Gottesman.
Despite calls for election reform, Governor Wolf vetoed a Republican-backed effort to institute voter ID requirements. Despite requests from all 67 counties, the state hasn’t allowed local boards of elections to start counting votes until the polls open at 7 a.m.
“It’s already a day where there’s a lot of stress and a lot of work going on,” said Chapman.
Republicans are still pushing back on ballot drop boxes, which will be available in just 22 counties during the primary.
“Drop boxes don’t exist in any Pennsylvania statute,” said Gottesman. “They are a creation of the courts. It’s not something that has gone through the deliberative legislative process.”
The Wolf Administration has encouraged counties to use drop boxes to increase accessibility for voters, but they have pushed back on having police monitor them, fearing voter intimidation.
“The mere presence of police at a dropbox can deter voters from casting their ballots,” said Chapman.
In an election where the Governor’s seat and a U.S. Senate seat are at stake, more than 850,000 mail-in ballots have been requested. Seventy-six percent of requests are from Democrats, according to Chapman.
The primary election is on May 17 and the polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. The deadline to apply for mail-in or absentee ballots is May 10 at 5 p.m. | https://phl17.com/2022-united-states-senate-election-in-pennsylvania/pa-election-millions-registered-to-vote-thousands-of-mail-in-ballots-requested/ | 2022-05-05T22:13:10Z | https://phl17.com/2022-united-states-senate-election-in-pennsylvania/pa-election-millions-registered-to-vote-thousands-of-mail-in-ballots-requested/ | false |
DENVER (AP) _ DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc. (DVA) on Thursday reported first-quarter earnings of $162.1 million.
On a per-share basis, the Denver-based company said it had profit of $1.61.
The results missed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.85 per share.
The kidney dialysis provider posted revenue of $2.82 billion in the period, which also did not meet Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $2.88 billion.
DaVita HealthCare expects full-year earnings in the range of $7.50 to $8.50 per share.
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Woman migrant found on border wall choked to death, medical examiner finds
PHOENIX (AP) - An autopsy says a Mexican woman found hanging on the border wall in Arizona choked to death in an accident when she became entangled in climbing gear.
That’s what the Pima County Medical Examiner’s concluded in its report for the Cochise County Sheriff’s office.
The 31-year-old Griselda Anais Verduzco Armenta was found suspended from the border wall on April 11. She was entrapped by a cord, tie-down straps, and seat belt around her neck, chest and arms.
Previously, the Cochise County Sheriff’s office said Verduzco Armenta hung upside down “a significant amount of time” from the wall near the eastern Arizona city of Douglas before authorities discovered her and brought her down.
The report this week said she had abrasions to the head, torso and extremities, contusions, a leg laceration and a fractured vertebra.
Authorities did not describe the wall that Verduzco Armenta was trying to climb.
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AES will supply renewable energy from solar and battery energy storage projects to power Amazon's operations
ARLINGTON, Va., May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) today announced it has entered into two renewable energy Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with Amazon. As part of the agreements, AES will deliver renewable energy in the CAISO (California Independent System Operator) market and source it from a combined 450 MW of solar and 225 MW, 4-hour duration battery energy storage from its portfolio of projects1. AES has contracted with Fluence to supply energy storage solutions for one of the projects.
These projects help Amazon stay on path to power its global operations with 100% renewable energy by 2025 – five years ahead of its original 2030 target – and reach net zero carbon by 2040. Amazon is the largest corporate buyer of renewable energy.
"AES is proud to support Amazon's bold actions to power its business operations, including its AWS data centers, with 100% renewable energy," said Andrés Gluski, AES President and CEO. "Together with Amazon, we're showing how customized energy solutions and innovative thinking can help organizations of all kinds to decarbonize their operations and the grid."
Through collaboration with its customers to help meet their unique energy commitments and outcomes, AES signed nearly 5 GW of new PPAs globally in 2021 and was ranked by BNEF as the top developer selling clean energy to corporations through PPAs.
1. 450 MW solar and 225 MW, 4-hour duration energy storage additions were incorporated as part of AES' 5 GW of new PPAs in 2021.
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The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) is a Fortune 500 global energy company accelerating the future of energy. Together with our many stakeholders, we're improving lives by delivering the greener, smarter energy solutions the world needs. Our diverse workforce is committed to continuous innovation and operational excellence, while partnering with our customers on their strategic energy transitions and continuing to meet their energy needs today. For more information, visit AES here.
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Musk plots to install himself as temporary chief exec of Twitter after £35bn takeover
Elon Musk looks likely to become the temporary chief executive of Twitter after his £35billion takeover.
The 50-year-old will take on the job at the social media company alongside his role as chief executive of electric car maker Tesla as well as head of tunnel group The Boring Company and rocket firm Space X.
However, it is understood Musk hopes to appoint a permanent replacement for Twitter chief Parag Agrawal.
Elon Musk will looks set to become the temporary chief executive of Twitter alongside his role as chief exec of Tesla as well as head of tunnel group The Boring Company and Space X
Reports of his plans to take over the company – even if only temporarily – came as Musk won the backing of 18 investors who will collectively stump up more than £5.7billion to help fund his Twitter takeover.
In a regulatory filing, the world’s richest man said Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison’s trust will invest £800million towards the £35billion purchase of the social-media platform.
Musk also revealed he has received commitment letters from investors including Sequoia Capital, which is providing £646million, and Brookfield, which is giving £202million, while Binance is pumping in £404million.
At the same time, Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, already an investor in Twitter, will roll 35million shares into the bid vehicle, which at the offer price equates to a £1.6billion stake.
Prince Alwaleed, who initially tried to block Musk’s Twitter buyout, took to the platform yesterday to give a strong endorsement for the Tesla chief executive.
‘Great to connect with you my new friend Elon Musk,’ he wrote on the site.
‘I believe you will be an excellent leader for Twitter to propel and maximise its great potential.’
Musk will continue to hold talks with existing holders of Twitter, including company founder Jack Dorsey, to contribute shares to the proposed acquisition, the filing showed.
Twitter stock jumped nearly 3 per cent to $50.5 following Musk’s investor announcement.
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NEW YORK (AP) _ WW International, Inc. (WW) on Thursday reported a loss of $8.2 million in its first quarter.
The New York-based company said it had a loss of 12 cents per share.
The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of five analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for a loss of 28 cents per share.
The weight-loss program operator posted revenue of $297.8 million in the period, falling short of Street forecasts. Four analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $300.8 million.
WW International expects full-year earnings to be 72 cents to 78 cents per share, with revenue in the range of $1.09 billion to $1.14 billion.
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HOUSTON (AP) _ Orion Engineered Carbons SA (OEC) on Thursday reported net income of $32.5 million in its first quarter.
The Houston-based company said it had net income of 53 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to 57 cents per share.
The producer of the chemcial additive carbon black posted revenue of $484.5 million in the period.
Orion Engineered Carbons expects full-year earnings in the range of $2 to $2.35 per share.
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Madrid (AP) — A court in Spain on Thursday ordered the provisional release of Anatoly Shariy, a Ukrainian politician and blogger who was arrested after being accused of treason in his home country.
Shariy was arrested on Wednesday near the coastal city of Tarragona under an international arrest warrant issued by Ukraine, according to Spain’s National Court. Court documents said Shariy is accused of “high treason and incitement of hatred.”
Citing the “circumstances of the case” and Shariy’s connections to Spain, the judge declined to keep him in custody. Instead Shariy was ordered to surrender his passport, report regularly to authorities and remain in Spain, where he has reportedly lived since 2019.
The court said the measures would remain in place for 40 days in order to allow Ukraine to formally request Shariy’s extradition.
His arrest in Spain was announced by Ukraine’s security services on Thursday, who said there was reason to believe Shariy “was acting on behalf of foreign entities.”
Shariy, the founder of a political party considered by many in Ukraine to be pro-Russian, has been a vocal critic of Ukraine’s government. As recently as Tuesday he tweeted that he had been warned that Ukrainian intelligence was trying to track him down.
Ukrainian media reported that a member of Shariy’s political party said in February, prior to the start of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, that Shariy had been granted asylum in the European Union. It was not immediately possible to confirm that report.
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LONDON (AP) — People in Britain are voting Thursday in local elections that will decide the makeup of local authorities across the country — and possibly the fate of embattled Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
Polling stations opened at 7 a.m. in contests for thousands of local council seats in England, Scotland and Wales. Voting ends at 10 p.m. (2100GMT), with most of the counting taking place Friday. Opinion polls suggest the governing Conservatives will lose hundreds of seats in elections that are considered a barometer of public opinion.
In Northern Ireland, voters are electing a new 90-seat Assembly, with polls suggesting the Irish nationalist party Sinn Fein could win the largest number of seats, and the post of first minister, in what would be a historic first.
The local-authority elections will decide who collects garbage, fixes potholes and handles other essential services across the country. Conservative Party Chairman Oliver Dowden said the elections “are about one thing: who do you want running your council?”
But many voters also have other things on their mind. Across the U.K., the elections are dominated by increasing prices for food and fuel, which have sent household bills soaring.
Opposition parties are demanding the government do more to ease the cost-of-living crunch — driven by the war in Ukraine, COVID-19 pandemic disruption and economic aftershocks from Britain’s exit from the European Union. Both left-of-center Labour and the centrist Liberal Democrats advocate a windfall tax on energy companies, which have reported record profits amid rocketing oil and gas prices.
Johnson’s Conservative government argues taxing big firms like Shell and BP would deter much-needed investment in renewable energy that’s key to meeting Britain’s climate commitments.
The election also comes after months of turmoil for Johnson, in which he becamethe first prime minister to be sanctioned for breaking the law in office.He was fined 50 pounds ($62) by police for attending his own surprise birthday party in June 2020 when lockdown rules barred social gatherings.
Johnson has apologized, but denies knowingly breaking the rules. He faces the possibility of more fines over other parties — police are investigating a dozen gatherings — and a parliamentary investigation into whether he misled lawmakers about his behavior.
The prime minister also faces discontent within his own party. A bad result for the governing party on Thursday could lead Conservatives to try to replace Johnson with a less tarnished leader.
Labour leader Keir Starmer said the government was consumed by “a constant drip-drip of sleaze and scandal.”
“Their failure to get on with their jobs would be shameful at any time,” Starmer wrote in the Daily Mirror newspaper. “But during a once in a lifetime cost-of-living crisis, it’s a disgrace.” | https://www.wivb.com/news/world/uk-votes-in-local-polls-dominated-by-cost-of-living-crisis/ | 2022-05-05T22:19:04Z | https://www.wivb.com/news/world/uk-votes-in-local-polls-dominated-by-cost-of-living-crisis/ | true |
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden marked Cinco de Mayo on Thursday by honoring the impact that Mexican Americans and other immigrant communities have had in the United States as he hosted a White House party with Mexico's first lady as the guest of honor.
Beatriz Gutiérrez Müller, wife of Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, joined Biden and first lady Jill Biden for the Rose Garden reception that featured tables draped in orange, blue, lime-green and other party colors.
“We are an immigrant nation. We say that, but people act like they don't believe it," said Biden who briefly left the podium to personally greet Gutiérrez Müller. “That is our strength.”
The president urged lawmakers to approve an immigration overhaul he sent to Congress his first week in office that remains stalled. He said that if that measure does not pass, action could still be taken on smaller initiatives that have bipartisan support, including protecting people brought to the United States illegally as children.
About 100 attendees ate steak tacos, pork tamales, empanadas, ceviche, jicama salad and watermelon, as well as chocolate-dipped churros. Margaritas on the rocks, beer and other drink options, were also served, as a chef mashed avocados for guacamole in a large molcajete.
The day marks Mexico's triumph on May 5, 1862, over the French in the Battle of Puebla, where Mexican soldiers beat back Napoleon III's forces despite being vastly outnumbered. Cinco de Mayo has become more popular in the United States than it is in much of Mexico. It gives Mexican Americans a chance to celebrate Mexican heritage, but the day also is heavily promoted for commercial purposes by beer and snack companies.
“Our relationship with Mexico is special," Jill Biden said, adding, “Joe always says that politics is personal. And I’m grateful to continue building our friendship.”
U.S. presidents from both parties have tried to use Cinco de Mayo to celebrate the contributions of Mexican-Americans — a growing and powerful voting bloc.
The exception was President Donald Trump, whose centerpiece campaign promise before his 2016 election was vowing to wall off the entire U.S.-Mexico border. The 45th president didn't attend Cinco de Mayo ceremonies, though he released statements, including one in 2018, that hailed “the significant contributions of Mexican Americans to the United States.”
Trump also tweeted about the holiday before being banned from the social media site. As a candidate in 2016, he wrote that “I love Hispanics” while lauding the taco bowls on the menu at the Trump Tower office building in Manhattan.
Last year, Biden commemorated the day by visiting a Washington taqueria that had benefited from Biden administration program to help eateries that lost business because of the coronavirus pandemic. | https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Bidens-host-Mexico-first-lady-at-Cinco-de-Mayo-17151940.php | 2022-05-05T22:19:18Z | https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Bidens-host-Mexico-first-lady-at-Cinco-de-Mayo-17151940.php | true |
WASHINGTON — U.S. regulators on Thursday strictly limited who can receive Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine due to a rare but serious risk of blood clots.
The Food and Drug Administration said the shot should only be given to adults who cannot receive a different vaccine or specifically request J&J's vaccine. U.S. authorities for months have recommended that Americans starting their COVID-19 vaccinations use the Pfizer or Moderna shots instead.
FDA officials said in a statement that they decided to restrict J&J's vaccine after taking another look at data on the risk of life-threatening blood clots within two week of vaccination.
The decision is the latest restriction to hit J&J's one-dose vaccine, which has long been overshadowed by the more effective two shots from Pfizer and Moderna.
In December, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended prioritizing the Moderna and Pfizer shots over J&J's because of its safety issues. Previously U.S. officials had treated all three vaccines similarly because they'd each been shown to offer strong protection.
But follow-up studies have consistently shown lower effectiveness for J&J's vaccine. And while the blood clots seen with J&J's shot are rare, officials say they're still occurring. | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/vaccine/fda-restricts-johnson-covid-vaccine-blood-clot/507-2207dd73-9071-433f-a02c-ab1897c15a25 | 2022-05-05T22:21:14Z | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/vaccine/fda-restricts-johnson-covid-vaccine-blood-clot/507-2207dd73-9071-433f-a02c-ab1897c15a25 | false |
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. (AP) _ Perdoceo Education Corporation (PRDO) on Thursday reported earnings of $32.1 million in its first quarter.
On a per-share basis, the Schaumburg, Illinois-based company said it had net income of 46 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 50 cents per share.
The for-profit education company posted revenue of $183 million in the period.
For the current quarter ending in July, Perdoceo Education expects its per-share earnings to range from 36 cents to 38 cents.
The company expects full-year earnings in the range of $1.32 to $1.44 per share.
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TORONTO (AP) _ Tucows Inc. (TCX) on Thursday reported a loss of $3 million in its first quarter.
The Toronto-based company said it had a loss of 28 cents per share.
The internet services company posted revenue of $81.1 million in the period.
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TORONTO, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Tucows Inc. (NASDAQ: TCX) (TSX: TC), a global internet services leader, today reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022. All figures are in U.S. dollars.
"The first quarter was a very solid start to 2022, with revenue and gross profit up 14% and 22% year-over-year, respectively, driven by strong growth in each of our Ting Internet Services ("Ting") and Wavelo Platform Services ("Wavelo") businesses, as our Tucows Domain Services ("Tucows Domains") business delivered another quarter of consistent performance," said Elliot Noss, President and Chief Executive Officer, Tucows Inc. "Adjusted EBITDA decreased 11% from the first quarter last year as we continued to accelerate the build of our Fiber network and ramp up of operations. We achieved a new record for trailing 12-month capital expenditure for the Ting opportunity."
Financial Results
Net revenue for the first quarter of 2022 increased 14% to $81.1 million from $70.9 million for the first quarter of 2021. The increase was the result of growth in revenue from each of Ting Internet Services and Wavelo Platform Services businesses.
Gross profit for the first quarter of 2022 increased 22% to $21.2 million from $17.5 million for the first quarter of 2021. The increase was the result of the same factors as net revenue.
Net loss for the first quarter of 2021 was $3.0 million, or a loss of $0.28 per share, compared with net income of $2.1 million, or $0.20 per share, for the first quarter of 2021 with the loss being the result of accelerated build of our Ting Internet Services fiber network and ramp up of operations, higher depreciation and interest expenses.
Adjusted EBITDA1 for the first quarter of 2022 decreased 11% to $11.3 million from $12.7 million for the first quarter of 2021. The modest decline in adjusted EBITDA1 reflects the accelerated build of our Ting Internet Services fiber network and ramp up of operations.
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the first quarter of 2022 were $6.2 million compared with $9.1 million at the end of the fourth quarter of 2021 and $8.3 million at the end of the first quarter of 2021.
Summary Financial Results
(In Thousands of US Dollars, Except Per Share Data)
Summary of Revenues, Gross Profit and Adjusted EBITDA
(In Thousands of US Dollars)
Change in Reporting Segments
During the first quarter of 2022, Tucows completed a reorganization into three businesses: Fiber Internet Services ("Ting"), Platform Services ("Wavelo") and Domain Services ("Tucows Domains"). Previously, we disclosed the three operating and reportable segments: Fiber Internet Services, Mobile Services and Domain Services. The previously named Mobile Services segment was renamed the Platform Services segment, and no longer includes the 10-year payment stream on transferred legacy subscribers earned as part of the DISH Purchase Agreement as well as the retail sale of mobile phones, retail telephony services and transition services, which are now part of the financial results reported under the Corporate category. The renamed Platform Services segment includes Platform and Professional Services offerings (now branded as Wavelo), as well as the billing solutions to Internet services providers ("ISPs") that was previously reported under the Fiber Internet Services segment. The Fiber Internet Services segment now includes only the retail high speed Internet access operations, excluding the billing solutions moved to the new Platform Services segment. The offerings included in the Domain Services segment are unchanged. The Corporate category includes the aforementioned mobile services, as well as eliminations of intercompany transactions, portions of Finance and Human Resources that are centrally managed, Legal and Corporate IT. Prior period comparable results have been restated to reflect the changes in reporting segments. A quarterly summary of the Company's restated segment revenue, gross margin and EBITDA for 2021 and annual 2020 can be found in the "KPI Summary Q1 2022" supplementary disclosure, posted on https://tucows.com/investors/financials/.
Notes:
1. Adjusted EBITDA
Tucows reports all financial information required in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Along with this information, to assist financial statement users in an assessment of our historical performance, the Company typically discloses and discusses a non-GAAP financial measure, adjusted EBITDA, in press releases and on investor conference calls and related events that exclude certain non-cash and other charges as the Company believes that the non-GAAP information enhances investors' overall understanding of our financial performance.
The Company believes that the provision of this supplemental non-GAAP measure allows investors to evaluate the operational and financial performance of the Company's core business using similar evaluation measures to those used by management. The Company uses adjusted EBITDA to measure its performance and prepare its budgets. Since adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial performance measure, the Company's calculation of adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies; and should not be considered in isolation, as a substitute for, or superior to measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. Because adjusted EBITDA is calculated before certain recurring cash charges, including interest expense and taxes, and is not adjusted for capital expenditures or other recurring cash requirements of the business, it should not be considered as a liquidity measure. Non-GAAP financial measures do not reflect a comprehensive system of accounting and may differ from non-GAAP financial measures with the same or similar captions that are used by other companies and/or analysts and may differ from period to period. The Company endeavors to compensate for these limitations by providing the relevant disclosure of the items excluded in the calculation of adjusted EBITDA to net income based on U.S. GAAP, which should be considered when evaluating the Company's results. Tucows strongly encourages investors to review its financial information in its entirety and not to rely on a single financial measure.
The Company's adjusted EBITDA definition excludes depreciation, impairment and loss on disposition of property and equipment, amortization of intangible assets, income tax provision, interest expense (net), accretion of contingent consideration, stock-based compensation, asset impairment, gains and losses from unrealized foreign currency transactions and costs that are one-time in nature and not indicative of on-going performance (profitability), including acquisition and transition costs. Gains and losses from unrealized foreign currency transactions removes the unrealized effect of the change in the mark-to-market values on outstanding unhedged foreign currency contracts, as well as the unrealized effect from the translation of monetary accounts denominated in non-U.S. dollars to U.S. dollars.
The following table reconciles adjusted EBITDA to income before provision for income taxes (dollars in thousands):
Management Commentary
Concurrent with the dissemination of this news release, management's pre-recorded audio commentary (and transcript) discussing the quarter and outlook for the Company, has been posted to the Tucows website at http://www.tucows.com/investors/financials.
In lieu of a live question and answer period, for the subsequent eight days (until Friday, May 13), shareholders, analysts and prospective investors can submit questions to Tucows' management at ir@tucows.com. Management will post responses to questions of general interest (audio recording and transcript) to the Company's website at http://www.tucows.com/investors/financials/ on Thursday, May 25, at approximately 4 pm ET. All questions will receive a response, however, questions of a more specific nature may be responded to directly.
About Tucows
Tucows helps connect more people to the benefit of internet access through communications service technology, domain services, and fiber-optic internet infrastructure. Ting (https://ting.com) delivers fixed fiber Internet access with outstanding customer support. Wavelo (http://wavelo.com) is a telecommunications software suite for service providers that simplifies the management of mobile and internet network access, provisioning, billing and subscription, developer tools, and more. OpenSRS (https://opensrs.com), Enom (https://www.enom.com) and Ascio (https://ascio.com) combined manage approximately 25 million domain names and millions of value-added services through a global reseller network of over 35,000 web hosts and ISPs. Hover (https://hover.com) makes it easy for individuals and small businesses to manage their domain names and email addresses. More information can be found on Tucows' corporate website (https://tucows.com).
This release includes forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding our expectations regarding our future financial results and, including, without limitation, our expectations regarding our ability to realize synergies from the Enom acquisition and our expectation for growth of Ting Internet. These statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to a number of uncertainties and risks that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. Information about other potential factors that could affect Tucows' business, results of operations and financial condition is included in the Risk Factors sections of Tucows' filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements should be evaluated with the understanding of their inherent uncertainty. All forward-looking statements are based on information available to Tucows as of the date they are made. Tucows assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, except as may be required by law.
Tucows, Ting, Wavelo, OpenSRS, Enom, Ascio and Hover are registered trademarks of Tucows Inc. or its subsidiaries.
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FRANKLIN, Tenn. (AP) _ Tivity Health (TVTY) on Thursday reported first-quarter profit of $581,000.
The Franklin, Tennessee-based company said it had net income of 1 cent per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs and to account for discontinued operations, were 40 cents per share.
The results fell short of Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 42 cents per share.
The wellness program administrator posted revenue of $127.5 million in the period, also falling short of Street forecasts. Four analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $133.2 million.
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CHICAGO (AP) _ Adtalem Global Education Inc. (ATGE) on Thursday reported fiscal third-quarter profit of $349.8 million.
On a per-share basis, the Chicago-based company said it had profit of $7.09. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 87 cents per share.
The for-profit education company posted revenue of $365.6 million in the period.
Adtalem expects full-year earnings in the range of $3.15 to $3.35 per share.
Adtalem shares have fallen 4.5% since the beginning of the year. In the final minutes of trading on Thursday, shares hit $28.22, a decrease of 16% in the last 12 months.
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REDWOOD CITY, Calif. (AP) _ Codexis Inc. (CDXS) on Thursday reported a loss of $8.4 million in its first quarter.
On a per-share basis, the Redwood City, California-based company said it had a loss of 13 cents.
The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for a loss of 18 cents per share.
The producer of custom industrial enzymes posted revenue of $35.3 million in the period, also exceeding Street forecasts. Four analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $29.1 million.
Codexis expects full-year revenue in the range of $152 million to $158 million.
Codexis shares have dropped 62% since the beginning of the year. In the final minutes of trading on Thursday, shares hit $11.75, a decline of 42% in the last 12 months.
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STATESVILLE, N.C. (AP) — No charges will be filed in a shooting at the North Carolina home of rapper DaBaby, police said Thursday.
Troutman police said on social media that the investigation into the April 13 shooting has been completed, news outlets reported. According to the post, investigators consulted with the Iredell County District Attorney’s Office in determining no charges will be filed.
DaBaby and at least one other person were at the home when the shooting happened on the evening of April 13, Troutman Police Chief Josh Watson told The Associated Press. But Watson wouldn’t say who was shot or who did the shooting, citing an ongoing investigation at the time. He said the injuries of the unidentified wounded person were not life-threatening.
The shooting was the latest in a series of incidents involving DaBaby, whose real name is Jonathan Kirk. In 2019, he pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of carrying a concealed weapon after a fatal shooting at a Walmart in Huntersville, North Carolina, just south of Troutman. He was not charged in the shooting.
Last year, the Grammy-nominated rapper was arrested after he took a loaded gun into an upscale store on Rodeo Drive. | https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article/Police-No-charges-in-shooting-at-rapper-DaBaby-s-17151747.php | 2022-05-05T22:28:16Z | https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article/Police-No-charges-in-shooting-at-rapper-DaBaby-s-17151747.php | false |
Aaron Henderson enjoys working with young people.
He’s not only a Spanish teacher at Camden Hills Middle School, he also serves as the school’s wrestling coach.
So this spring, with Henderson’s own children too old to hunt on youth spring turkey day, he opted to share the experience with another youngster.
Together, he and eighth-grader Colton Duke, who competes on the wrestling team, set out last Saturday to find some turkeys.
“He loves hunting and my kids have aged out of the youth hunts, so I enjoy taking him as his parents are not hunters,” Henderson said.
Colton, it turns out, is quite a successful hunter. He demonstrated his skills again on youth turkey day.
They set up on the edge of a field with a few decoys deployed directly in front of them. There was a flock of birds to the right of their position and there was another turkey approaching from the left.
“We had lots of action with this tom coming in from our left while a whole flock of birds came from our right,” Henderson said of the drama leading up to the shot.
Colton connected and took home a 20-pound bird of which any hunter would be proud.
“He shot his first ducks and deer last fall and this was his first turkey!” Henderson said. | https://bangordailynews.com/2022/05/05/outdoors/20-pound-turkey-youth-hunting-n6hjn1me0n/ | 2022-05-05T22:29:21Z | https://bangordailynews.com/2022/05/05/outdoors/20-pound-turkey-youth-hunting-n6hjn1me0n/ | false |
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A 41-year-old central Iowa man was arrested Wednesday on federal charges alleging that he took part in the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol building.
Chad Heathcote, of Adel, is charged with two federal felonies: entering and remaining in a restricted building with intent to impede or disrupt an official proceeding and disorderly or disruptive conduct in the Capitol. Court records don't indicate whether he has an attorney.
In charging documents, an FBI agent said witnesses came forward about Heathcote after he bragged in social media postings about being at the Capitol that day and was identified in photos shown in television reports. Agent Tyler Johnson said Heathcote's cellphone data also indicated that he was inside the building during the attack.
Heathcote was ordered to appear for a video conference hearing on May 12. He is the eighth person from Iowa to be charged in connection with the Capitol attack.
The FBI was first notified of Heathcote's participation in a Jan. 20 anonymous letter. It received further details in February from an additional witness in who said Heathcote had bragged on Facebook that he'd been in Washington on the day a crowd of Donald Trump supporters stormed the building in a bid to stop the certification of Joe Biden's election victory.
FBI personnel viewing video evidence identified Heathcote as being inside the U.S. Capitol. Court documents show numerous photos of him outside and inside the building, including some showing him wearing a pink gas mask. | https://www.michigansthumb.com/news/article/Central-Iowa-man-charged-in-US-Capitol-17151691.php | 2022-05-05T22:34:36Z | https://www.michigansthumb.com/news/article/Central-Iowa-man-charged-in-US-Capitol-17151691.php | true |
4 daycare workers charged after giving children melatonin, officials say
Published: May. 5, 2022 at 4:05 PM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
INDIAN MOUND, Tenn. (WSMV/Gray News) – Four daycare workers in Tennessee are facing charges after police say they gave young children melatonin without their parents’ consent.
The Stewart County Sheriff’s Office said deputies received reports March 25 of children receiving melatonin at Mimi’s Daycare in Indian Mound, about 70 miles northwest of Nashville.
On Thursday, the sheriff’s office arrested the following four people:
- 45-year-old Jamie Clark, charged with child abuse/neglect, contributing to delinquency of a minor, tampering with evidence, and criminal violations
- 21-year-old Kristin Clark, charged with child abuse/neglect, contributing to delinquency of a minor, and criminal violations
- 22-year-old Jordan Darnell, charged with child abuse/neglect, contributing to delinquency of a minor, tampering with evidence, and criminal violations
- 21-year-old Ethan Pulley, charged with tampering with evidence
The sheriff’s office is continuing to investigate the incident and said Mimi’s Daycare has been investigated for other complaints as well, but they did not elaborate.
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Inflation is hitting just about everyone, but some people are feeling it more than others.
Out of the 45 states with a sales tax, 13 of them impose it on groceries:
- Alabama
- Arkansas
- Hawaii
- Illinois
- Kansas
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Oklahoma
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Utah
- Virginia
The sales tax costs people in those states hundreds of dollars each year. Some states enforce the tax at a lower percentage. However, in Kansas, it is imposed at its full rate of 6.5%, the second-highest in the nation.
For Ivris Owens, a single mother of four, it means an extra $300 to $400 out of her pocket in grocery bills each year.
“You know, you go in [to the store] and you have a certain budget. You end up having to spend more or having to put stuff back and that’s embarrassing,” she said. “It’s very difficult because sometimes you might have to go without. There’s been times I’ve had to go without, and I never wanted my kids to feel that. I never wanted them to know of me struggling.”
Brian Walker is with the Kansas Food Bank. In March, it saw its need rise by 15% from the month before. He believes inflation at the grocery store is to blame.
According to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, the lowest 20% of earning Americans spend nearly twice as much on groceries each year, 10.7% of their incomes, as the highest 20% of earning Americans.
“Families that are struggling, they look for calories, they look for what’s the cheapest. And if you freed up some dollars, we could work with them on, although we don’t want to be the food police, but looking at healthier options,” said Walker. “If we can change that needle just some, we’re improving their lives.”
Since taking office, Kansas’ governor has proposed eliminating the grocery tax, but it has been a battle in the legislature. After months of back and forth, the state finally approved a measure that will cut the grocery tax to 4% next year. It will be phased out in 2025.
“It just breaks my heart to know that people are suffering and can’t get the food they need for their children and their families,” said Owens. | https://www.wtvr.com/news/national/why-inflation-is-hitting-people-in-certain-states-harder | 2022-05-05T22:34:59Z | https://www.wtvr.com/news/national/why-inflation-is-hitting-people-in-certain-states-harder | true |
Woman migrant found on border wall choked to death, medical examiner finds
PHOENIX (AP) - An autopsy says a Mexican woman found hanging on the border wall in Arizona choked to death in an accident when she became entangled in climbing gear.
That’s what the Pima County Medical Examiner’s concluded in its report for the Cochise County Sheriff’s office.
The 31-year-old Griselda Anais Verduzco Armenta was found suspended from the border wall on April 11. She was entrapped by a cord, tie-down straps, and seat belt around her neck, chest and arms.
Previously, the Cochise County Sheriff’s office said Verduzco Armenta hung upside down “a significant amount of time” from the wall near the eastern Arizona city of Douglas before authorities discovered her and brought her down.
The report this week said she had abrasions to the head, torso and extremities, contusions, a leg laceration and a fractured vertebra.
Authorities did not describe the wall that Verduzco Armenta was trying to climb.
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Virgin Galactic delays launch of commercial space flight service
May 5 (Reuters) - Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc will delay the launch of its commercial space flight service to the first quarter of 2023, the space tourism company said on Thursday, citing supply chain crisis and labor constraints.
Shares of the company fell nearly 2% in extended trading.
"We look forward to returning to space in the fourth quarter and launching commercial service in the first quarter of next year," Chief Executive Officer Michael Colglazier said.
The Richard Branson-founded company had earlier planned to launch the commercial space flight service in the fourth quarter of 2022.
A handful of companies including Elon Musk's SpaceX and Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin are striving to make space tourism a reality, and some have already launched civilian missions.
Virgin Galactic's net loss stood at $93.1 million during the first quarter ended March 31, compared to a loss of $129.7 million, a year ago. (Reporting by Tiyashi Datta in Bengaluru; Editing by Shailesh Kuber) | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/reuters/article-10787575/Virgin-Galactic-delays-launch-commercial-space-flight-service.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-05-05T22:39:57Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/reuters/article-10787575/Virgin-Galactic-delays-launch-commercial-space-flight-service.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | true |
LOUISVILLE, Colo. — Natural disasters across the country are increasing. In 2021, there were 20 different natural disasters, each one causing at least $1 billion in damages.
A report from the United Nation’s World Meteorological Organization shows that natural disasters have increased by a factor of five over the past 50 years, mainly due to climate change.
Whether it's damage from hurricanes, tornadoes, or other natural disasters, FEMA reported that 39 states were placed in the lowest category on strength of its codes for residential and commercial buildings.
Nineteen states received a score of zero, including some of the nation’s most disaster-prone states like Louisiana and North Carolina
FEMA has urged states and localities to adopt the newest building codes – often offering incentives like discounted flood insurance premiums.
That is why communities are trying to improve building codes with stronger and more fire-resistant home layouts and building materials including roofs.
In Louisville, Colorado, the 2021 Marshal Fire damaged or destroyed more than 1,000 homes.
Ashley Stolzmann, the mayor of Louisville, is trying to incentivize homeowners to build or update their homes to have green building codes, which usually also means a building is less likely to burn.
"This is really a national issue, at the end of the day when these disasters come through and they're underinsured, the federal government is who comes in and steps up for support,” Stolzmann said. “And it's kind of hard to not understand why there isn't a federal requirement around the code. At the end of the day the federal taxpayers are paying to fix these problems.”
Because there is no federal requirement, organizations like Wildfire Partners are focusing on educating people on the importance of updating their buildings.
"What we do is one-on-one education sight visits with homeowners and go through the details of how to reduce the risk of their homes,” said Kyle McCatty with Wildlife Partners. "It's everything from the roof to the siding, to the deck. And kind of going out from the house from there." | https://www.3newsnow.com/news/national/national-disasters-resulting-in-push-for-better-building-codes | 2022-05-05T22:43:10Z | https://www.3newsnow.com/news/national/national-disasters-resulting-in-push-for-better-building-codes | false |
Hutchinson Builders appointed to Cbus Queen Street project after Probuild collapse
By Lucy Stone and Josh EdwardsConstruction will soon resume on a long-awaited luxury Brisbane riverside apartment tower after Hutchinson Builders was appointed to take over from collapsed construction company, Probuild.
Key points:
- Cbus Property has appointed Hutchinsons Builders to complete 443 Queen Street
- Construction of the luxurious building has been repeatedly delayed since 2016
- An apartment owner is unhappy with further delays after the builder went into administration
The flagship apartment tower named 443 Queen Street — developed by Cbus Property — will have 264 apartments with views across the CBD, Story Bridge and to Kangaroo Point.
But the $375-million development, touted as one of Brisbane's most luxurious subtropical residential builds, has been plagued by delays since its inception in 2016.
Probuild's collapse in February put the tower's construction further back, but Cbus Property chief executive Adrian Pozzo said he was confident the appointment of Hutchinson Builders would get the job done.
"We're going through the process of scoping out the balance of the works, which could take us anything between three to five weeks," Mr Pozzo said.
Luxury for retirement
Sydney resident Mirka Shannon and her husband bought two apartments at 443 Queen Street in 2018 — one for themselves and one for their son who has autism.
Their completion date was originally the end of 2020 but it was delayed four times until Ms Shannon was told completion would be in September 2022 — shortly before Probuild's collapse.
"We're ordinary mum and dad people," she said.
"We've lived in an ordinary house in Sydney, we're not rich, we've lived off one wage.
"This is some luxury in our retirement."
Ms Shannon said she had not been able to access her apartments and was not satisfied with Cbus' communication about the new delays.
A 'developer of note'
Mr Pozzo said he would have a clearer idea of the final completion date once assessments were completed by Cbus and Hutchinson in about a month.
He said several apartment levels were fully completed and work was resuming on-site.
"We are a developer of note so we're not making any excuses.
"We issued a purchaser notice back early April … advising them it would take us anything between six to eight weeks to work out a true program and true dates of completion, and that was whilst we were still negotiating with the administrator."
Contractor payments
Mr Pozzo said there was a "multitude of reasons" why the development had been delayed beyond its original 2020 deadline, citing rising construction costs and difficulties getting workers on-site during the pandemic.
He added that claims Probuild had secured the contract with Cbus originally by underbidding by $40 million and promising a three-year construction period were "not correct".
"I can guarantee you that's not correct, both the number and the term," Mr Pozzo said.
He could not add further detail for probity reasons.
Mr Pozzo said all subcontractors who were left unpaid when Probuild collapsed would be paid for all their completed work. | https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-05-06/cbus-queen-street-brisbane-project-hutchinson-builders-appointed/101041520 | 2022-05-05T22:44:12Z | https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-05-06/cbus-queen-street-brisbane-project-hutchinson-builders-appointed/101041520 | false |
INDIANAPOLIS — The man found guilty of murder in the 2017 death of Southport police Lt. Aaron Allan will learn his prison sentence on Friday.
Marion Superior Court Judge Mark Stoner is scheduled to hand Jason Dane Brown a sentence of 45 to 65 years in prison for the shooting Allan to death on in July 2017. The hearing starts at 8 a.m.
Stoner found Brown, 33, guilty after a six-day trial on Feb. 22. The bench trial included testimony from more than two dozen witnesses and more than 200 exhibits were entered into evidence.
Allan was among the first officers on the scene after Brown crashed and flipped a BMW in the 6600 block of South Madison Avenue on July 27, 2017. Brown was seat-belted and suspended in the upside-down car when he fired 18 shots, 11 of which hit Allan.
Prosecutors say Brown was high and hallucinating when he fired those deadly shots. Defense attorneys say Brown suffered a seizure had no control over his actions when he crashed, grabbed a gun and repeatedly pulled the trigger.
Stoner in the February hearing soundly rejected the defense argument that Brown suffered a seizure and did not know what he was doing when he killed Allan.
The case, Stoner said in February, boiled down to "Did the defendant knowingly kill Lt. Allan? Normally shooting someone 18 times, hitting them 11 times would satisfy that element."
Brown waived his right to a jury trial in exchange for Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears' agreement to dismiss a death penalty charge. The trial opened with prosecutors hoping to win a sentence of life without parole, but Stoner dismissed the enhanced penalty after ruling the state failed to prove that Brown knew Allan was a police officer when he shot him.
Aaron Allan, 38, is the first Southport officer to be killed in the line of duty. Before starting his final shift, Allan walked his then-6-year-old son to his first day of kindergarten, his widow Stacy Allan testified.
During closing arguments, Marion County Deputy Prosecutor Ross Anderson described Brown as an addict who used cocaine 9 to 10 times a day. Anderson said Brown stopped using drugs on the night before the shooting because he was hiding his addiction from a new girlfriend who was visiting from Ohio.
Brown left the apartment that morning to meet a friend and get high, Anderson said.
Defense attorneys poked holes in the prosecution's theory, noting that investigators failed to get a blood test that would have conclusively proven whether or not Brown was high. Instead, Brown took a urine test that showed he had used cocaine, marijuana and synthetic marijuana but did not prove that Brown was high at the time of the crash and shooting.
Contact WRTV reporter Vic Ryckaert at victor.ryckaert@wrtv.com or on Twitter: @vicryc.
WRTV Senior Digital Content Producer Andrew Smith assisted with this report.
RELATED | In her words: Wife of Lt. Allan remembers her husband | Hours before he was killed, Lt. Aaron Allan walked his son to his first day of kindergarten | Remembering Southport police Lt. Aaron Allan: A father, a husband & first to rush to those in need | Prosecutor to seek death penalty against Jason Brown, man accused of killing Lt. Aaron Allan | Prosecutors drop death penalty against man accused of killing Southport police officer | 'It's expensive:' This is how much a death penalty case costs in Indiana | 'Hero' nurse testifies ahead of trial for man accused of killing Southport Police Lt. Aaron Allan | Trial for man accused of killing Southport officer Aaron Allan begins with body camera footage | Father's anger punctuates day 2 of Aaron Allan murder trial: 'This is a travesty' | Day 3 of Lt. Aaron Allan murder trial leaves question of ‘why?’ unanswered | Court dismisses life without parole sentencing enhancement in Southport Lt. Aaron Allan murder trial | Defense claims Brown suffered seizure before he shot Lt. Aaron Allan | Trial concludes, judge to deliver verdict next week in shooting death of Southport Lt. Aaron Allan | Lt. Aaron Allan's dad: 'I'm angry as hell. My whole family is.' | Suspect found guilty in Southport police Lt. Aaron Allan's 2017 murder | https://www.wrtv.com/news/local-news/crime/man-set-to-be-sentenced-friday-for-murder-of-southport-police-lt-aaron-allan | 2022-05-05T22:47:12Z | https://www.wrtv.com/news/local-news/crime/man-set-to-be-sentenced-friday-for-murder-of-southport-police-lt-aaron-allan | false |
Firefighters in Tennessee rescued a dog Monday after it fell 35 feet into a shaft and became stuck in a cave.
The Waldens Creek Volunteer Fire Department said on its Facebook page that several rescue crews responded to English Mountain to retrieve Storm, the hunting dog.
Using a high-angle rope system, Assistant Chief Schmidt and Captain Lanier, both rope technicians for the department, alongside Sevier County Rescue Squad Rope Technician Boroughs, repelled down into the shaft to find the dog.
After they located Storm, they placed the dog into a harness and lifted him to safety.
Once the dog was safe, the firefighters climbed out of the cave and then were lifted through the shaft.
The department said they were "thrilled" that the hunting dog made it out safely.
English Mountain is located in the eastern part of the state in the western foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. | https://www.wrtv.com/news/national/tennessee-firefighters-rescue-dog-that-fell-35-feet-into-cave | 2022-05-05T22:47:48Z | https://www.wrtv.com/news/national/tennessee-firefighters-rescue-dog-that-fell-35-feet-into-cave | true |
PICTURE THIS
CATS AND BOOKS
CATS AND BOOKS (Rizzoli £13.95, 112pp). Cats & Books highlights both the charisma and quirks — such as those of Hazel the tabby (pictured) who loves books and olives
As a wise French philosopher once said: ‘I have studied many philosophers and many cats. The wisdom of cats is infinitely superior.’ He may just have been right, as it turns out that cats can be total bibliophiles. A collection of cats draped across stacks of books, shelves and open pages, Cats & Books highlights both the charisma and quirks — such as those of Hazel the tabby who loves books and olives — of owning pets that love to lounge among literature. This sweet and silly book is definitely one for feline lovers, and backs up author and vet James Herriot,who said: ‘Cats are connoisseurs of comfort.’ | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/books/article-10787291/PICTURE-THIS.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-05-05T22:51:26Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/books/article-10787291/PICTURE-THIS.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | true |
Roman bust looted in WWII sold at Texas Goodwill store for $35
AUSTIN, Texas - An ancient Roman portrait dating from the first century BC or first century AD was discovered in a Goodwill Store in Austin in 2018, according to the San Antonio Museum of Art.
The bust depicts famed Roman commander Nero Claudius Drusus Germanicus, also known as Drusus Germanicus or Drusus the Elder. Laura Young reportedly purchased the 2,000-year-old Roman bust at a Goodwill store for $35 in 2018.
After bringing it home, she began researching its provenance and discovered that it had once stood in the Pompejanum museum. The Pompejanum museum was a full-scale model of a house from Pompeii that was located in the town of Aschaffenburg, Germany.
During World War II, Allied bombers targeted Aschaffenburg and seriously damaged the Pompejanum, and the 52-pound marble bust, standing at 19 inches tall, disappeared. After the war, the United States Army established various military installations in Aschaffenburg, many of which remained until the end of the Cold War.
Most likely a returning soldier brought the sculpture to Texas, where it remained unknown until 2018, according to the San Antonio Museum of Art. The Roman bust will remain on display at the San Antonio Museum of Art in San Antonio until its return to Germany in 2023.
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WFO DALLAS / FT. WORTH Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Thursday, May 5, 2022
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
401 PM CDT Thu May 5 2022
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR FALLS COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits. Therefore the warning has been cancelled. However small hail
and gusty winds are still possible with this thunderstorm.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 600 PM CDT for central Texas.
Tornado Watch 181 remains valid until 6 PM CDT this evening for
the following areas
In southeast Texas this watch includes 8 counties
Brazos Burleson Grimes
Houston Madison Trinity
Walker Washington
This includes the cities of Brenham, Bryan, Caldwell,
College Station, Crockett, Groveton, Huntsville, Madisonville,
Navasota, Somerville, and Trinity.
The National Weather Service has extended Tornado Watch 181 to
include the following areas until 6 PM CDT this evening
In southeast Texas this watch includes 3 counties
Montgomery Polk San Jacinto
This includes the cities of Coldspring, Conroe, Corrigan,
Livingston, Shepherd, and The Woodlands.
TX
. TEXAS COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE
ANDERSON ANGELINA BASTROP
BELL BLANCO BOWIE
BRAZOS BURLESON BURNET
CAMP CASS CHEROKEE
CORYELL FALLS FAYETTE
FRANKLIN FREESTONE GILLESPIE
GREGG GRIMES HARRISON
HAYS HENDERSON HOUSTON
LAMPASAS LEE LEON
LIMESTONE LLANO MCLENNAN
MADISON MARION MILAM
MONTGOMERY MORRIS NACOGDOCHES
PANOLA POLK ROBERTSON
RUSK SABINE SAN AUGUSTINE
SAN JACINTO SHELBY SMITH
TITUS TRAVIS TRINITY
UPSHUR WALKER WASHINGTON
WILLIAMSON WOOD
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Storm Prediction Ctr, Norman, OK Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Thursday, May 5, 2022
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TORNADO WATCH
TORNADO WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE FOR WT 181
NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK
523 PM CDT THU MAY 05 2022
TORNADO WATCH 181 REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM CDT FOR THE
FOLLOWING LOCATIONS
TX
. TEXAS COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE
ANGELINA BASTROP BELL
BLANCO BRAZOS BURLESON
BURNET CHEROKEE FALLS
FAYETTE GILLESPIE GRIMES
HAYS HOUSTON LEE
LEON LLANO MADISON
MILAM MONTGOMERY NACOGDOCHES
PANOLA POLK ROBERTSON
RUSK SABINE SAN AUGUSTINE
SAN JACINTO SHELBY TRAVIS
TRINITY WALKER WASHINGTON
WILLIAMSON
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHWESTERN WILLIAMSON AND
NORTH CENTRAL TRAVIS COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and has exited the warned area. Therefore, the warning has
been cancelled. However heavy rain is still possible with this
thunderstorm.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 600 PM CDT for south central
Texas.
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WFO SHREVEPORT Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Thursday, May 5, 2022
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TORNADO WATCH
WATCH COUNTY NOTIFICATION FOR WATCH 181
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SHREVEPORT LA
411 PM CDT THU MAY 5 2022
TORNADO WATCH 181 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 6 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR
THE FOLLOWING AREAS
IN ARKANSAS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 7 COUNTIES
IN SOUTH CENTRAL ARKANSAS
UNION
IN SOUTHWEST ARKANSAS
COLUMBIA HEMPSTEAD LAFAYETTE
LITTLE RIVER MILLER NEVADA
IN LOUISIANA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 10 PARISHES
IN NORTH CENTRAL LOUISIANA
LINCOLN UNION
IN NORTHWEST LOUISIANA
BIENVILLE BOSSIER CADDO
CLAIBORNE DE SOTO RED RIVER
SABINE WEBSTER
IN TEXAS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 20 COUNTIES
IN NORTHEAST TEXAS
ANGELINA BOWIE CAMP
CASS CHEROKEE FRANKLIN
GREGG HARRISON MARION
MORRIS NACOGDOCHES PANOLA
RUSK SABINE SAN AUGUSTINE
SHELBY SMITH TITUS
UPSHUR WOOD
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ARCADIA, ASHDOWN, ATLANTA, BERNICE,
BIG SANDY, BOSSIER CITY, BRADLEY, CARTHAGE, CENTER, COUSHATTA,
DAINGERFIELD, EL DORADO, FARMERVILLE, GIBSLAND, GILMER, HAWKINS,
HAYNESVILLE, HEMPHILL, HENDERSON, HOMER, HOPE, HUGHES SPRINGS,
JACKSONVILLE, JEFFERSON, LEWISVILLE, LINDEN, LOGANSPORT,
LONE STAR, LONGVIEW, LUFKIN, MAGNOLIA, MANSFIELD, MANY, MARSHALL,
MARTIN, MINDEN, MINEOLA, MOUNT PLEASANT, MOUNT VERNON,
NACOGDOCHES, NAPLES, OMAHA, PINELAND, PITTSBURG, PLEASANT HILL,
PRESCOTT, QUEEN CITY, QUITMAN, RINGGOLD, RUSK, RUSTON,
SAN AUGUSTINE, SHREVEPORT, SPRINGHILL, STAMPS, STONEWALL,
TEXARKANA, TEXARKANA, TYLER, WINNSBORO, AND ZWOLLE.
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 500 PM CDT
FOR NORTHWESTERN BLANCO...NORTHEASTERN GILLESPIE AND SOUTHEASTERN
LLANO COUNTIES...
At 412 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Enchanted Rock
State Natural Area, or 15 miles north of Fredericksburg, moving
southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Public.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Round Mountain, Horseshoe Bay, Blowout, Enchanted Rock State Natural
Area, Eckert, Sandy, Crabapple and Willow City.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 600 PM CDT for south central
Texas.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS CANCELLED TORNADO WATCH 181 FOR
IN TEXAS THIS CANCELS 7 COUNTIES
IN CENTRAL TEXAS
ANDERSON CORYELL FREESTONE
HENDERSON LAMPASAS LIMESTONE
MCLENNAN
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ATHENS, COPPERAS COVE, FAIRFIELD,
GATESVILLE, GROESBECK, GUN BARREL CITY, LAMPASAS, MEXIA,
PALESTINE, TEAGUE, WACO, AND WORTHAM.
IN TEXAS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 5 COUNTIES
BELL FALLS LEON
MILAM ROBERTSON
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BUFFALO, CALVERT, CAMERON,
CENTERVILLE, FORT HOOD, FRANKLIN, HEARNE, JEWETT, KILLEEN,
MARLIN, NORMANGEE, OAKWOOD, ROCKDALE, AND TEMPLE.
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WFO AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Thursday, May 5, 2022
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
531 PM CDT Thu May 5 2022
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM CDT
FOR WEST CENTRAL BLANCO AND SOUTHEASTERN GILLESPIE COUNTIES...
At 531 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Rocky Creek, or
10 miles north of Blanco, moving southeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Johnson City, Stonewall, Rocky Creek, Hye, Blumenthal, Luckenbach,
Albert, Rocky Hill, LBJ State Park, Cain City and LBJ National
Historical Park.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 600 PM CDT for south central
Texas.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
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WFO SHREVEPORT Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Thursday, May 5, 2022
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TORNADO WATCH
WATCH COUNTY NOTIFICATION FOR WATCH 181...UPDATED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SHREVEPORT LA
428 PM CDT THU MAY 5 2022
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS CANCELLED TORNADO WATCH 181 FOR
THE FOLLOWING AREAS
IN ARKANSAS THIS CANCELS 6 COUNTIES
IN SOUTHWEST ARKANSAS
COLUMBIA HEMPSTEAD LAFAYETTE
LITTLE RIVER MILLER NEVADA
IN TEXAS THIS CANCELS 12 COUNTIES
IN NORTHEAST TEXAS
BOWIE CAMP CASS
FRANKLIN GREGG HARRISON
MARION MORRIS SMITH
TITUS UPSHUR WOOD
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ASHDOWN, ATLANTA, BIG SANDY, BRADLEY,
DAINGERFIELD, GILMER, HAWKINS, HOPE, HUGHES SPRINGS, JEFFERSON,
LEWISVILLE, LINDEN, LONE STAR, LONGVIEW, MAGNOLIA, MARSHALL,
MINEOLA, MOUNT PLEASANT, MOUNT VERNON, NAPLES, OMAHA, PITTSBURG,
PRESCOTT, QUEEN CITY, QUITMAN, STAMPS, TEXARKANA, TEXARKANA,
TYLER, AND WINNSBORO.
TORNADO WATCH 181 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 6 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR
IN ARKANSAS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 1 COUNTY
IN SOUTH CENTRAL ARKANSAS
UNION
IN LOUISIANA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 10 PARISHES
IN NORTH CENTRAL LOUISIANA
LINCOLN UNION
IN NORTHWEST LOUISIANA
BIENVILLE BOSSIER CADDO
CLAIBORNE DE SOTO RED RIVER
SABINE WEBSTER
IN TEXAS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 8 COUNTIES
ANGELINA CHEROKEE NACOGDOCHES
PANOLA RUSK SABINE
SAN AUGUSTINE SHELBY
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ARCADIA, BERNICE, BOSSIER CITY,
CARTHAGE, CENTER, COUSHATTA, EL DORADO, FARMERVILLE, GIBSLAND,
HAYNESVILLE, HEMPHILL, HENDERSON, HOMER, JACKSONVILLE,
LOGANSPORT, LUFKIN, MANSFIELD, MANY, MARTIN, MINDEN, NACOGDOCHES,
PINELAND, PLEASANT HILL, RINGGOLD, RUSK, RUSTON, SAN AUGUSTINE,
SHREVEPORT, SPRINGHILL, STONEWALL, AND ZWOLLE.
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 500 PM CDT
FOR NORTHWESTERN WILLIAMSON AND NORTHEASTERN BURNET COUNTIES...
At 428 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Joppa, or near
Bertram, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Georgetown, Burnet, Bertram, Florence, Mahomet, Joppa, Andice, Sun
City, Shady Grove and Briggs.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 600 PM CDT for south central
Texas.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
TX
. TEXAS COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE
ANGELINA BASTROP BELL
BLANCO BRAZOS BURLESON
BURNET CHEROKEE FALLS
FAYETTE GILLESPIE GRIMES
HAYS HOUSTON LEE
LEON LLANO MADISON
MILAM MONTGOMERY NACOGDOCHES
PANOLA POLK ROBERTSON
RUSK SABINE SAN AUGUSTINE
SAN JACINTO SHELBY TRAVIS
TRINITY WALKER WASHINGTON
WILLIAMSON
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of southern Webster,
southeastern De Soto, Red River, northwestern Natchitoches,
southeastern Caddo, northern Sabine, Bienville and southeastern
Bossier Parishes, southeastern Shelby, San Augustine, southeastern
Nacogdoches, Angelina and northern Sabine Counties through 530 PM
CDT...
At 428 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Doyline to 12 miles west of Ringgold to
near Mansfield to near Shelbyville to Neuville to 7 miles southeast
of Melrose to Lufkin. Movement was southeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and nickel size hail.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Lufkin, Minden, Mansfield, Diboll, Milam, Haughton, Arcadia, Many,
Huntington, San Augustine, Coushatta, Zwolle, Ringgold, Sibley,
Hemphill, Campti, Gibsland, Pineland, Doyline and Converse.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional
information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 600 PM CDT for north central
and northwestern Louisiana...and eastern Texas.
LAT...LON 3115 9485 3123 9487 3204 9374 3229 9356
3266 9349 3261 9318 3259 9318 3256 9288
3245 9287 3207 9294 3183 9313 3147 9362
3129 9389 3105 9436 3103 9447
TIME...MOT...LOC 2128Z 290DEG 32KT 3257 9343 3227 9349 3202 9366 3179
9402 3167 9416 3150 9438 3132 9471
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans should get used to “uncomfortable” postage rate increases in coming years as the U.S. Postal Service seeks to become self-sufficient, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy said Thursday.
The Postal Service Board of Governors sets postage rates, but DeJoy said he’ll advocate for raising prices until “we have accomplished our objective of projecting a trajectory that shows us being self-sustaining.”
“I believe we have been severely damaged by at least 10 years of a defective pricing model which cannot be satisfied by one or two annual price increases, especially in this inflationary environment,” he added.
DeJoy made the remarks at a Board of Governors meeting in which the Postal Service reported a loss of about $1.7 billion for the latest quarter.
A sweeping overhaul meant to shore up the Postal Service’s financial future will be reflected in the next quarter’s results. The long-delayed law also ensures six-day-a-week mail delivery.
The bill was signed by President Joe Biden on the same day the Postal Service announced plans for the latest rate increase.
If it wins final approval, then the cost of a first-class “forever” stamp by 2 cents to 60 cents, effective July 10. | https://www.wpri.com/business-news/postmaster-general-get-used-to-uncomfortable-rate-hikes/ | 2022-05-05T23:22:36Z | https://www.wpri.com/business-news/postmaster-general-get-used-to-uncomfortable-rate-hikes/ | false |
Matildas captain Sam Kerr has been named the Football Writers' player of the year, crowning another outstanding season with Chelsea in the Women's Super League.
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah won the men's award, with the forwards receiving their trophies at the Footballer of the Year dinner in London on Thursday.
The women's vote was open to the full FWA membership for the first time with the award, which was introduced from 2018, having previously been decided by an expert panel.
Kerr, who has scored 18 goals in the Women's Super League to help Chelsea top the table, claimed 40 per cent of the vote, with Arsenal's Vivianne Miedema in second place and Manchester City's Lauren Hemp third.
The Blues are a point ahead of Arsenal heading into the final WSL match of the season and could clinch the title against Manchester United on Sunday.
Comparing this season to previous years, Kerr said: "I think it's the same. I think every year I strive to be the best player I can be and I think as I get older I appreciate it more.
"It still is enjoyable, but you can't really compare (seasons)."
Salah, who was part of the Liverpool side beaten by Real Madrid in the 2018 Champions League final in Kyiv, says he is preparing for a "revenge" mission.
The sides will face off in Paris on May 28 after Real's remarkable comeback victory over Manchester City on Wednesday and Liverpool's professional job in Villarreal the night before.
Asked if he saw this next meeting as a revenge mission for four years ago, the Egypt forward replied: "Yes, we lost in the final, it was a sad day for all of us and I think it is revenge time.
"I want to thank everyone who voted for me, of course journalists are a big part of the football family and hopefully we can win some more (trophies) this year."
Salah took 48 per cent of the vote in the men's category, ahead of Manchester City playmaker Kevin De Bruyne and West Ham midfielder Declan Rice.
The Egyptian has scored 30 goals for the Reds this season, 22 in the Premier League, as Juergen Klopp's side chase further domestic and European success.
The 29-year-old wins the FWA award for the second time, having also been named the 2018 Footballer of the Year. | https://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/soccer/kerr-salah-dominate-uk-football-awards-c-6697960 | 2022-05-05T23:23:19Z | https://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/soccer/kerr-salah-dominate-uk-football-awards-c-6697960 | true |
Look closely at those white Jaguars in San Francisco — no drivers!
The vehicles have been under development for years, but Google-owned Waymo and Cruise, which is owned by General Motors, are now offering robot-driven cars to ferry passengers in San Francisco. | https://www.npr.org/2022/05/05/1096943970/look-closely-at-those-white-jaguars-in-san-francisco-no-drivers | 2022-05-05T23:25:25Z | https://www.npr.org/2022/05/05/1096943970/look-closely-at-those-white-jaguars-in-san-francisco-no-drivers | false |
Leading Hotel Management Company Grows Portfolio with Two Additional Florida Keys Properties
NEW YORK, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EOS Hospitality, a full-service hotel management company that boasts a diverse portfolio of hotels and resorts ranging from budget-friendly to first-class luxury properties, announces it has been selected to manage Havana Cabana at Key West and Tranquility Bay Beachfront Hotel and Resort, in the Florida Keys. Both properties are owned by DiamondRock Hospitality Company, a real estate investment trust with 33 premium hotels and resorts containing over 9,400 rooms concentrated in key gateway cities and destination resorts throughout the United States.
"It is a privilege to partner with DiamondRock and build on our history of success in the Florida Keys market," said Mark Keiser, Chief Development Officer of EOS Hospitality. "These properties represent both the idyllic and the eclectic nature of the destination that has captured the hearts of visitors. We look forward to managing these distinctive hotels and delivering exceptional hospitality and value to guests."
Havana Cabana Key West leans into its namesake by blending the vibrant art and culture of Cuba with chic, tropical design elements throughout its 106 guest rooms. The hotel is steeped in charm and character, featuring classic cars out front, mojitos and music poolside, and custom murals throughout – making each stay a welcome escape from reality. Guests can discover authentic Cuban fare at the hotel's Floridita Food Truck, an ideal venue at which to enjoy a casual meal and drinks. Poolside experiences are complemented by the Mojitos Pool Bar, featuring a daily happy hour. The hotel boasts the largest pool in Key West, complete with cabanas, hammocks, lounge chairs, and poolside games perfect for the whole family.
Tranquility Bay Beachfront Hotel and Resort is a waterfront property featuring a blend of luxury accommodations, with 87 private beach houses and 16 guestrooms. The resort is ideal for both families as well as couples seeking an authentic Florida Keys experience, away from the crowds. Nestled in the heart of Marathon, Florida and surrounded by the Gulf of Mexico, the resort offers guests a palm-lined paradise at which to relax and reconnect. Tranquility Bay features a 2.5-acre private beach and three pools, including a lagoon-style pool as well as an adults-only pool. Guests can indulge in award-winning dining at Butterfly Café, or enjoy lunch, cocktails and smoothies at the beachside Tiki Bar. Activity offerings include a putting green by Nicklaus Design; a fitness center; and onsite watersports, including diving, snorkeling and sailing. Private, in-room spa treatments can also be booked upon request.
EOS Hospitality owns and operates Isla Bella Beach Resort in Marathon, FL and manages Oceans Edge Resort & Marina in Key West, FL.
About EOS Hospitality
EOS Hospitality is a full-service hotel management company that boasts a diverse portfolio of hotels and resorts ranging from budget-conscious to first-class luxury properties. Founded in 2017, EOS has grown at a rapid pace, more than doubling in size every year since 2019. Starting with one hotel in 2019 (Hamilton Hotel in D.C.), the company now operates a portfolio of over 40 hotels with more than 6,000 keys, making the group one of the fastest growing hotel companies in the U.S. www.eoshospitality.com
About DiamondRock Hospitality
DiamondRock Hospitality Company is a self-advised real estate investment trust (REIT) that is an owner of a leading portfolio of geographically diversified hotels concentrated in top gateway markets and destination resort locations. The Company owns 31 premium quality hotels with over 10,000 rooms. The Company has strategically positioned its hotels to be operated both under leading global brand families such as Hilton and Marriott as well as unique boutique hotels in the lifestyle segment. For further information on the Company and its portfolio, please visit DiamondRock Hospitality Company's website at www.drhc.com.
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Dollar/Japanese yen: 130.16 Japanese yen per dollar (0.0077 dollar per Japanese yen)
--Today the dollar gained 0.83% vs. the Japanese yen
--Largest one day percentage gain since Thursday, April 28, 2022
--Snaps a two session losing streak
--Off 0.50% from its 52-week high of 130.819 hit Thursday, April 28, 2022
--Up 19.87% from its 52-week low of 108.585 hit Friday, May 7, 2021
--Rose 19.32% vs the Japanese yen from 52 weeks ago
--Year-to-date the dollar is up 13.08% vs the Japanese yen
Data based on 5 p.m. ET values
Source: Tullett Prebon and Dow Jones Market Data
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
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Nationals first. Cesar Hernandez lines out to shortstop to Garrett Hampson. Juan Soto homers to right field. Josh Bell walks. Yadiel Hernandez flies out to right center field to Yonathan Daza. Maikel Franco reaches on error to third base, advances to 3rd. Josh Bell scores. Throwing error by Ryan McMahon. Keibert Ruiz grounds out to shallow infield, Brendan Rodgers to C.J. Cron.
2 runs, 1 hit, 1 error, 1 left on. Nationals 2, Rockies 0.
Rockies second. Ryan McMahon doubles to deep right field. Brendan Rodgers doubles to deep right field. Ryan McMahon scores. Sam Hilliard reaches on error. Brendan Rodgers to third. Fielding error by Alcides Escobar. Garrett Hampson homers to left field. Sam Hilliard scores. Brendan Rodgers scores. Dom Nunez flies out to deep right center field to Victor Robles. Charlie Blackmon strikes out swinging. Yonathan Daza hit by pitch.
4 runs, 3 hits, 1 error, 0 left on. Rockies 4, Nationals 2.
Nationals fifth. Cesar Hernandez singles to right field. Juan Soto walks. Cesar Hernandez to second. Josh Bell doubles to deep center field. Juan Soto to third. Cesar Hernandez scores. Yadiel Hernandez singles to right center field. Josh Bell to third. Maikel Franco grounds out to shallow infield. Yadiel Hernandez out at second.
1 run, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Rockies 4, Nationals 3.
Rockies fifth. Charlie Blackmon singles to right field. Yonathan Daza grounds out to shallow infield, Alcides Escobar to Josh Bell. Charlie Blackmon to second. Randal Grichuk singles to shallow left field. Charlie Blackmon to third. C.J. Cron singles to shallow infield. Randal Grichuk to second. Charlie Blackmon scores. Ryan McMahon strikes out swinging. Brendan Rodgers homers to center field. C.J. Cron scores. Randal Grichuk scores. Sam Hilliard called out on strikes.
4 runs, 4 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Rockies 8, Nationals 3.
Nationals sixth. Keibert Ruiz homers to right field. Dee Strange-Gordon grounds out to shallow infield, Jhoulys Chacin to C.J. Cron. Victor Robles strikes out swinging. Alcides Escobar singles to left field. Cesar Hernandez grounds out to first base to C.J. Cron.
1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Rockies 8, Nationals 4.
Nationals seventh. Juan Soto walks. Josh Bell singles to center field. Juan Soto to second. Yadiel Hernandez grounds out to shallow infield. Josh Bell out at second. Juan Soto to third. Maikel Franco doubles to right field. Juan Soto scores. Keibert Ruiz doubles. Maikel Franco scores. Dee Strange-Gordon grounds out to second base, Brendan Rodgers to C.J. Cron.
2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Rockies 8, Nationals 6.
Rockies seventh. Yonathan Daza grounds out to shallow infield, Kyle Finnegan to Josh Bell. Randal Grichuk homers to right field. C.J. Cron singles to center field. Ryan McMahon strikes out swinging. Brendan Rodgers strikes out swinging.
1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Rockies 9, Nationals 6.
Nationals eighth. Victor Robles doubles. Alcides Escobar grounds out to shortstop, Garrett Hampson to C.J. Cron. Victor Robles to third. Cesar Hernandez grounds out to shallow infield, Brendan Rodgers to C.J. Cron. Victor Robles scores. Juan Soto doubles to deep left field. Josh Bell grounds out to second base, Brendan Rodgers to C.J. Cron.
1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Rockies 9, Nationals 7. | https://www.ourmidland.com/sports/article/Washington-Colorado-Runs-17152252.php | 2022-05-05T23:28:06Z | https://www.ourmidland.com/sports/article/Washington-Colorado-Runs-17152252.php | false |
People can see a peregrine falcon and other birds of prey up close at the Humane Indiana Wildlife's upcoming Bird of Prey Jamboree.
The inaugural event will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 21 at the Indiana Welcome Center at 7770 Corrine Drive in Hammond.
"During the event, attendees will have the opportunity to attend special bird of prey presentations and shop the marketplace featuring items from local artists, crafters and vendors," Humane Indiana Wildlife said in a press release. "Children will enjoy educational activities, including owl pellet dissection in the kids’ activity area."
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Wild Birds Unlimited, Friends of the Dunes, the Izaac Walton League, the Gibson Woods Nature Preserve, The Art Barn and others will be on hand to make educational presentations at the event, which is expected to be held annually.
"Learn about animal ambassadors like Pomona, the peregrine falcon. Pomona was admitted to Humane Indiana Wildlife in June 2019 after being found on the roof of the county building in South Bend," Humane Indiana Wildlife said in a press release. "Pomona became injured while she was still learning to fly and due to her sustained injuries, she became an education ambassador for Humane Indiana in early 2020."
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People can buy $10 tickets or $25 all-access passes to visit with birds of prey animal ambassadors that will make presentations at the event.
Humane Indiana Wildlife will present falcons, owls and other birds of prey receiving care at the rehabilitation center between 10-11 a.m. and 2-3 p.m. that day.
Kim Hoover, from Hoots to Howls Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, will give a talk from Noon-1 p.m. about her organization and its mission.
For more information or tickets, visit humaneindiana.org/events/2022/jamboree or education@humaneindiana.org.
NWI Business Ins and Outs: Round the Clock marks last day in Valpo; Den Asian Bistro, Lean Kitchen and lash studio opening
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ Horace Mann Educators Corp. (HMN) on Thursday reported first-quarter net income of $14.5 million.
The Springfield, Illinois-based company said it had net income of 35 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for investment costs, came to 64 cents per share.
The provider of auto and homeowners' insurance for teachers and other educators posted revenue of $346.8 million in the period.
Horace Mann expects full-year earnings in the range of $3.45 to $3.65 per share.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. regulators on Thursday strictly limited who can receive Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine due to a rare but serious risk of blood clots.
The Food and Drug Administration said the shot should only be given to adults who cannot receive a different vaccine or specifically request J&J’s vaccine. U.S. authorities for months have recommended that Americans starting their COVID-19 vaccinations use the Pfizer or Moderna shots instead.
FDA officials said in a statement that they decided to restrict J&J’s vaccine after taking another look at data on the risk of life-threatening blood clots within two weeks of vaccination.
The decision is the latest restriction to hit J&J’s one-dose vaccine, which has long been overshadowed by the more effective two shots from Pfizer and Moderna.
In December, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended prioritizing the Moderna and Pfizer shots over J&J’s because of its safety issues. Previously U.S. officials had treated all three vaccines similarly because they’d each been shown to offer strong protection.
But follow-up studies have consistently shown lower effectiveness for J&J’s vaccine. And while the blood clots seen with J&J’s shot are rare, officials say they’re still occurring. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/health/coronavirus/fda-restricts-jjs-covid-19-vaccine-due-to-blood-clot-risk/ | 2022-05-05T23:36:58Z | https://www.wowktv.com/news/health/coronavirus/fda-restricts-jjs-covid-19-vaccine-due-to-blood-clot-risk/ | true |
WFO AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Thursday, May 5, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
600 PM CDT Thu May 5 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern
Gillespie County through 630 PM CDT...
At 559 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Cain City, or near Fredericksburg, moving southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Fredericksburg, Stonewall, Blumenthal, Luckenbach, Cain City, Albert,
Grapetown, Rocky Hill, LBJ State Park and LBJ National Historical
Park.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
LAT...LON 3023 9859 3014 9859 3014 9890 3015 9892
3031 9883
TIME...MOT...LOC 2259Z 296DEG 18KT 3020 9880
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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(NEXSTAR) – More than 100 candy and chocolate products made by Strauss Israel and sold in the United States are now under recall, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
Salmonella was found in both the production line and in liquid chocolate at the Israeli factory that made the affected items, according to the FDA news release.
The FDA warns that the items could be infected with salmonella, which can cause diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps. In infants, people 65 or older and people with weakened immune systems, salmonella may cause serious illness or even death.
Strauss Israel said the voluntary recall involves products sold in the kosher market across the country under the brand name Elite. The sweets were primarily distributed in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, California and Florida, but they were also sold straight to consumers via online vendors such as Amazon.com, Fresh Direct, Passover.com and all Retailer Online Sites.
The recall covers all U.S. product codes for the items, which include Elite Chocolate, Cakes, Wafers, Energy Grain Snacks, Energy Chocolate Rice Cakes, Chewing Gum and Toffee Candies.
Israeli health officials released a scathing report Sunday that accused the Strauss Group of a number of oversights and failures that may have contributed to the salmonella spread, according to the Times of Israel.
Among several issues that may have contributed to the salmonella danger, investigators said there had been an intrusion of pigeons into the facility, according to The Jerusalem Post. Strauss Israel acknowledged that the birds did enter a liquid chocolate factory toward the end of March, but said in a statement on their website that the production line itself wasn’t exposed and someone was “immediately” called to remove the pigeons. According to the report, no tests were done that might have linked bird droppings to the salmonella contamination.
The report also alleged the following infractions: making chocolate while the facility was undergoing maintenance, failing to employ a food safety manager after replacing the quality-control team last year and not following milk thawing and storage guidelines that help prevent salmonella contamination.
“We’ve never dealt with an event like this and it’s the biggest recall in Strauss history,” Strauss Group chairperson Ofra Strauss said at a press conference on April 28, the Times of Israel reports. “We will only open the factory when we are sure that everything is safe. I am the chairperson of the company and have been part of all the decisions over the past week. We have all been working hard throughout this week.”
As of Sunday, there were 21 possible salmonella cases in Israel that had links to Strauss Israel, according to the Health Ministry. No illnesses had been reported in the U.S. as of publishing time, the FDA reports.
See a full list of the recalled items below:
Customers who bought the items are advised to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Strauss Israel encourages customers to communicate with them via Facebook, email (eliterecall@kayco.com) or their website. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/u-s-world/over-100-chocolate-candy-products-recalled-due-to-salmonella-fears/ | 2022-05-05T23:38:17Z | https://www.wowktv.com/news/u-s-world/over-100-chocolate-candy-products-recalled-due-to-salmonella-fears/ | true |
Ashley Westwood bringing ‘good knowledge’ to Burnley survival bid – Mike Jackson
By PA Staff published
Mike Jackson is drawing on all the experience at his disposal to try to keep Burnley in the Premier League.
The Clarets have climbed out of the bottom three after picking up 10 points from four games since Jackson was appointed interim manager following the sacking of Sean Dyche and appear to be in a three-way battle with Leeds and Everton to avoid the final relegation spot.
Burnley captain Ben Mee has been seeing life from the other side of the touchline as he works his way back to fitness and Jackson revealed midfielder Ashley Westwood, who suffered a serious ankle injury last month, is also helping out behind the scenes.
“It’s about you not being too proud of your own self when you can use other information around you,” said Jackson.
“He’s joined our club in the ‘Batcave’, watching the analysis, watching games. (Westwood has) great experience as a player, good knowledge. He’s looking to get into coaching, he’s doing his coaching badges.
“He can have different insight into what midfield players are seeing, so that only helps us. Credit to him. That shows his character. He could sit at home now but he’s not, he’s thinking, ‘How can I help?’.”
Jackson’s remarkable success since stepping up from his under-23 role at short notice has earned him a nomination for the Premier League manager of the month.
“I’ve just heard that now,” said the 48-year-old. “It’s good but it’s about the whole group, it’s about everybody continuing to do what we’ve been doing over this last couple of weeks.
“They go out and play the games. There’s a lot of people involved in doing this. I’m just a humble guy. I never look at it for me. It’s nice but it’s not something I crave or that means loads to me personally.”
The survival stakes were raised externally this week with the club’s financial results revealing that a significant proportion of a £65million loan taken out as part of last season’s takeover will be due for repayment immediately if Burnley are relegated.
Jackson, who is continuing to work on a game-by-game basis, is trying to keep the bigger picture away from his squad, saying of the fight against relegation: “It’s huge but we can’t look at it too much like that.
“We can’t let it become a monster. We know how much it means to everybody – the fans, the club, the whole thing. All I can say is we’re fighting to try to achieve that. That’s our total purpose.”
Bizarrely, two of Burnley’s last four games are against Aston Villa, with the away fixture postponed from December because of Covid-19 cases in the Villa squad.
This weekend sees Steve Gerrard’s side visit Turf Moor having ended a run of five games without victory last time out against Norwich.
Jackson said: “It is odd when you’ve not played a team at this stage of the season. Villa are a good side, good manager obviously, a good set of staff.
“But it’s like any team in the Premier League, they have their strengths and their weaknesses. They’ve got some quality players, we know that, and it’s about us being right on the day and attacking those moments. That’s what we’ve done so far.”
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris and Labor Secretary Marty Walsh met with union organizers at the White House on Thursday as the administration looks to boost unionization campaigns.
Participants in the meeting, which featured an unscheduled appearance by President Joe Biden, discussed organizers’ efforts to form unions in their workplaces, and how those could prompt workers around the country to mount similar organization campaigns, according to a readout from the White House. Biden thanked them for bolstering organizing momentum that is growing nationally.
Among the guests were Chris Smalls, who heads the Amazon Labor Union that won a vote last month to unionize warehouse workers on Staten Island, New York. Addressing a union conference in Washington last month, Biden quipped, “By the way, Amazon here we come,” drawing loud cheers, though he didn’t elaborate.
White House press secretary Jen Psaki said after the meeting that Biden's participation was about promoting labor organizing across the country, not at Amazon specifically.
“The president has long been a supporter of the rights of workers to organize, the rights of collective bargaining and he dropped by this meeting to simply offer his support for those efforts,” Psaki said. “But he is not engaging — we don’t engage or get directly involved in labor disputes, obviously, but he certainly supports the rights of workers.”
Other organizers attending Thursday’s meeting included those working to unionize Starbucks, outdoors retailer REI and the animation studio Titmouse.
Before the meeting, Smalls testified at a Senate Budget committee hearing on Amazon's federal contracts. Sen. Bernie Sanders, the Vermont Independent who chairs the committee, has been pressing the White House to cut off the company's contracts with the government until the retailer stops what Sanders has called its “illegal anti-union activity.”
In a filing released in March, the company disclosed it spent about $4.2 million last year on labor consultants, who organizers say Amazon hired to persuade workers not to unionize. Organizers believe cutting off Amazon's federal contracts would fulfill the president's campaign promise to ensure such deals only go to companies that sign agreements "committing not to run anti-union campaigns.”
Seattle-based Amazon did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Sanders' office said Amazon founder Jeff Bezos declined to come to the hearing.
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — A Las Vegas man pleaded not guilty Thursday to killing his girlfriend’s 4-year-old son and hiding the body in a freezer, where police found it in February after the boy’s sister gave notes to her teacher saying that her mother was being held captive at the man’s home.
A prosecutor told a judge that a decision has yet to be made whether to seek the death penalty for Brandon Lee Toseland, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported.
Toseland, 35, has been jailed since his arrest Feb. 22. He faces kidnapping, murder, child abuse and domestic battery by strangulation charges.
His attorney, Craig Mueller, was not immediately available for comment.
Police said the boy’s frozen body bore visible injuries of physical abuse. An indictment attributes his death to internal injuries, but the Clark County coroner’s office said Thursday that findings on a cause and manner of death are still pending.
The boy’s father died in January 2021. The mother told a grand jury that she and her two children moved into Toseland’s home two months later, that Toseland became possessive and controlling, and that she last saw the boy in December.
Authorities were alerted after the woman's daughter gave the notes to her teacher. Police said they found Toseland in a vehicle with the boy’s mother, and handcuffs in the car.
A lawyer who represented the mother alleged that she was physically, sexually and emotionally abused by Toseland.
The Associated Press is not naming the mother or children to avoid identifying a victim who alleges sexual abuse.
The woman filed a wrongful death and negligence lawsuit against Toseland in March. He responded last week with a counterclaim alleging the mother was aware the boy died in December and said she would help Toseland "preserve” the body.
The woman is not facing criminal charges in the boy’s death. Her attorney in the lawsuit, Lisa Rasmussen, characterized Toseland’s claims on Thursday as “fantastical.” | https://www.mrt.com/news/article/Vegas-man-pleads-not-guilty-in-boy-s-body-in-17152157.php | 2022-05-05T23:49:33Z | https://www.mrt.com/news/article/Vegas-man-pleads-not-guilty-in-boy-s-body-in-17152157.php | false |
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Researchers trying to learn what killed the first person to receive a heart transplant from a pig have discovered the organ harbored an animal virus but cannot yet say if it played any role in the man’s death.
A Maryland man, 57-year-old David Bennett Sr., died in March, two months after the groundbreaking experimental transplant. University of Maryland doctors said Thursday they found an unwelcome surprise — viral DNA inside the pig heart. They did not find signs that this bug, called porcine cytomegalovirus, was causing an active infection.
But a major worry about animal-to-human transplants is the risk that it could introduce new kinds of infections to people.
Because some viruses are “latent,” meaning they lurk without causing disease, “it could be a hitchhiker,” Dr. Bartley Griffith, the surgeon who performed Bennett’s transplant, told The Associated Press.
Still, development is under way of more sophisticated tests to “make sure that we don’t miss these kinds of viruses,” added Dr. Muhammad Mohiuddin, scientific director of the university’s xenotransplant program.
The animal virus was first reported by MIT Technology Review, citing a scientific presentation Griffith gave to the American Society of Transplantation last month.
For decades, doctors have tried using animal organs to save human lives without success. Bennett, who was dying and ineligible for a human heart transplant, underwent the last-ditch operation using a heart from a pig genetically modified to lower the risk that his immune system would rapidly reject such a foreign organ.
The Maryland team said the donor pig was healthy, had passed testing required by the Food and Drug Administration to check for infections, and was raised in a facility designed to prevent animals from spreading infections. Revivicor, the company that provided the animal, declined to comment.
Griffith said his patient, while very ill, had been recovering fairly well from the transplant when one morning he woke up worse, with symptoms similar to an infection. Doctors ran numerous tests to try to understand the cause, and gave Bennett a variety of antibiotics, antiviral medication and an immune-boosting treatment. But the pig heart became swollen, filled with fluid and eventually quit functioning.
“What was the virus doing, if anything, that might have caused the swelling in his heart?” Griffith asked. “Honestly we don’t know."
The reaction also didn't appear to be a typical organ rejection, he said, noting the investigation still is underway.
Meanwhile doctors at other medical centers around the country have been experimenting with animal organs in donated human bodies and are anxious to attempt formal studies in living patients soon. It’s not clear how the pig virus will affect those plans.
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BOSTON (AP) — The Massachusetts Senate approved a bill Thursday that would allow immigrants in the country illegally to obtain state driver’s licenses, moving the proposed change one step closer to becoming law.
If passed into law, Massachusetts would join 16 other states, and the District of Columbia, that already have similar laws.
The bill was approved 32-8 in the Democratic-controlled chamber. That’s enough to override a possible veto from Republican Gov. Charlie Baker, who has expressed opposition to similar efforts in the past.
Democratic Sen. President Karen Spilka said that those in the country illegally “deserve to be able to safely get to work and school, care for their families and participate in the lives of their communities.”
The bill passed by the Senate is nearly identical to the version that previously passed the House of Representatives this year, also by a wide enough margin to withstand a Baker veto.
Supporters of the measure gathered outside the Statehouse on Thursday to press senators to pass the bill.
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Postmaster general: Get used to ‘uncomfortable’ rate hikes
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. postmaster general says Americans should get used to “uncomfortable” postage rate increases. Louis DeJoy said Thursday he will advocate for the Board of Governors to continue raising rates until the Postal Service meets its goal of becoming self sustaining. He says the Postal Service was “severely damaged” by at least 10 years of “a defective pricing model” that cannot be overcome with one or two annual price increases, especially in times of inflation. DeJoy made the remarks at a Postal Service Board of Governors meeting. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/05/05/postmaster-general-get-used-to-uncomfortable-rate-hikes/ | 2022-05-05T23:59:31Z | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/05/05/postmaster-general-get-used-to-uncomfortable-rate-hikes/ | false |
Red Wing community show educators love
RED WING, Minn. (KTTC) – Red Wing teachers and staff are feeling the love this week.
“During COVID, you can’t volunteer in the schools, go on field trips, you really can’t do anything to help the schools out,” Red Ring Public Schools parent Carrie Riester said.
Since they haven’t been able to help out as much as they’d like to, Riester and three fellow moms, decided to show their gratitude during National Teacher Appreciation Week. The four created a Red Wing Teacher Appreciation Committee, and soon the word spread.
“All the sudden, our little idea took off and the outpouring from the community has been amazing,” parent and committee member Mandy Mahn said.
The ladies hoped to raise $3,000, which would be enough to feed all 465 RWPS staff lunch for the entire week. Between monetary donations and fundraising, they collected more than $25,000.
“It’s been really neat to see our amazing businesses in town, celebrate our amazing teachers in town,” Riester said.
The community came out in a big way. United Lutheran Church reached out and said they’d provide breakfast for the teachers. Next, St. James Historic Hotel said they’d do lunch. Soon retail stores, like Phileo Style, a boutique, stepped up to give each teacher a gift card. Restaurants and private donors got involved, too. Riester guesses 40 to 50 businesses got involved.
“What really stood out to me was that it wasn’t just teacher appreciation, but it was all staff,” RWPS 7th Grade Social Studies teacher Kim Mann said. “That stands out to me because I feel like the last two and a half years, it’s really been a team effort with all staff to get through these crazy times.”
The Red Wing Teacher Appreciation Committed divvied out the goods between all the schools and coordinated different events for teachers each day of this week.
“It’s just reassuring that the community is behind what’s going on -- and the schools are a big part of the community,” Red Wing High School math teacher Pat Milani said. “There’s pride. People care and having their hand in support, that’s awesome.”
Mann said in her 17 years of teaching, she’s never had such a response from the community.
“I don’t know that it’s completely sunk in,” she said. “It’s been something every day. Notes from students, notes from the community, goodie bags, meals. It’s been pretty overwhelming.”
An overwhelming week, to show overwhelming gratitude.
“Teachers are such a huge part of our lives and our children’s lives and our community,” Mahn said. “They are not always recognized for everything. We acknowledge you. We appreciate you. Especially the last couple years of COVID, it’s been really rough. It’s not just the four of us that acknowledge them. It’s the whole community.”
Friday wraps up Teacher Appreciation Week and for a grand finale, Red Wing Public Schools staff are invited to a pizza patio happy hour at a local restaurant. There will be giveaways and door prizes.
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WFO SHREVEPORT Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Thursday, May 5, 2022
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TORNADO WATCH
WATCH COUNTY NOTIFICATION FOR WATCH 181
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SHREVEPORT LA
602 PM CDT THU MAY 5 2022
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ALLOWED TORNADO WATCH 181 TO
EXPIRE FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
IN ARKANSAS THIS ALLOWS TO EXPIRE 1 COUNTY
IN SOUTH CENTRAL ARKANSAS
UNION
IN LOUISIANA THIS ALLOWS TO EXPIRE 10 PARISHES
IN NORTH CENTRAL LOUISIANA
LINCOLN UNION
IN NORTHWEST LOUISIANA
BIENVILLE BOSSIER CADDO
CLAIBORNE DE SOTO RED RIVER
SABINE WEBSTER
IN TEXAS THIS ALLOWS TO EXPIRE 8 COUNTIES
IN NORTHEAST TEXAS
ANGELINA CHEROKEE NACOGDOCHES
PANOLA RUSK SABINE
SAN AUGUSTINE SHELBY
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ARCADIA, BERNICE, BOSSIER CITY,
CARTHAGE, CENTER, COUSHATTA, EL DORADO, FARMERVILLE, GIBSLAND,
HAYNESVILLE, HEMPHILL, HENDERSON, HOMER, JACKSONVILLE,
LOGANSPORT, LUFKIN, MANSFIELD, MANY, MARTIN, MINDEN, NACOGDOCHES,
PINELAND, PLEASANT HILL, RINGGOLD, RUSK, RUSTON, SAN AUGUSTINE,
SHREVEPORT, SPRINGHILL, STONEWALL, AND ZWOLLE.
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of northeastern Tyler,
northern Newton and northeastern Jasper Counties through 645 PM
CDT...
At 602 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Browndell to near Ebenezer to 6 miles west
of Town Bluff. Movement was east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Jasper, Newton, Toledo Bend Dam, Ebenezer, Town Bluff, Burkeville,
Browndell, Farrsville, Mayflower, Jamestown, Roganville, Harrisburg,
Stringtown, Sam Rayburn Dam and Wiergate.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
LAT...LON 3111 9354 3109 9356 3107 9352 3105 9353
3103 9351 3101 9354 3101 9357 3097 9357
3096 9355 3074 9369 3078 9421 3091 9428
3105 9419 3110 9412 3111 9406 3114 9403
3116 9391 3118 9362 3117 9358 3119 9355
TIME...MOT...LOC 2302Z 272DEG 35KT 3118 9392 3105 9409 3091 9418 3080
9429
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of Grant, Caldwell,
southeastern Jackson, southeastern Union, southeastern Natchitoches,
La Salle, Ouachita, southeastern Sabine, eastern Winn Parishes in
north central Louisiana and southeastern Sabine Counties through 700
PM CDT...
At 603 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 10 miles northwest of Sterlington to 11 miles
northwest of Clarks to 14 miles northeast of Colfax to 9 miles
northeast of Kurthwood to 8 miles northwest of Mayflower. Movement
was east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail.
Monroe, Claiborne, West Monroe, Columbia, Swartz, Brownsville-Bawcom,
Brownsville-Bawcomville, Jena, Richwood, Sterlington, Colfax, Olla,
Clarks, Montgomery, Grayson, Midway, Urania, Pollock, Dry Prong and
Tullos.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
LAT...LON 3193 9190 3193 9201 3152 9201 3139 9265
3152 9272 3135 9295 3136 9339 3117 9358
3116 9402 3173 9270 3213 9243 3287 9229
3284 9206 3269 9205 3271 9204 3266 9191
3253 9190 3228 9203 3210 9187
TIME...MOT...LOC 2303Z 286DEG 39KT 3278 9221 3210 9231 3170 9258 3146
9310 3117 9383
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
The National Weather Service has allowed Tornado Watch 181 to
expire for the following areas
In southeast Texas this allows to expire 11 counties
Brazos Burleson Grimes
Houston Madison Montgomery
Polk San Jacinto Trinity
Walker Washington
This includes the cities of Brenham, Bryan, Caldwell, Coldspring,
College Station, Conroe, Corrigan, Crockett, Groveton,
Huntsville, Livingston, Madisonville, Navasota, Shepherd,
Somerville, The Woodlands, and Trinity.
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN POLK COUNTY WILL
EXPIRE AT 615 PM CDT...
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and has exited the warned area. Therefore, the warning will
be allowed to expire.
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Playoff physicality creeps into crease to impact goaltenders
The physicality of the NHL playoffs is creeping into the crease.
There has already been a huge goal disallowed due to goaltender interference, a starting goalie was knocked out of a game after taking a shot to the head and one rookie netminder confronted an opposing star forward over unwanted contact.
"I think definitely when the puck's there and you're trying to score goals, guys are going to the net, that's how you score goals," Carolina coach Rod Brind'Amour said Thursday. "There's going to be that. I'm assuming you're going to see more of that kind of stuff.
"It's the other stuff that you're probably trying to not have in the game - the extra stuff with the contact with the goalies. But it's playoff hockey and there's a lot of emotion and certainly a lot of physical element to it."
Players generally aren´t allowed to make contact with a goaltender, particularly as the goaltender attempts to move within the crease to stop a puck in play. That can lead to officials calling goaltender interference, which can result in a 2-minute minor penalty or a disallowed goal.
Still, there's a degree of subjectivity when it comes to deciding deciding what is permitted as "incidental" and how much contact is too much.
New York Rangers right wing Kaapo Kakko (24) collides with Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Casey DeSmith (1) in the third period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Tuesday, May 3, 2022, in New York. Goalie interference was called on the play. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Throw in the fact that offenses are rolling with aggressive play - especially when it comes to getting traffic in front of the net for "dirty" goals like deflections or rebounds - and it's easy to see why goaltenders are being bumped and jostled.
Brind'Amour has seen it up close entering Friday's trip to Boston. Already down No. 1 goaltender Frederik Andersen due to injury, the Hurricanes lost starter Antti Raanta in the first period of Wednesday's Game 2 win after the Bruins' David Pastrnak struck him in the head with a gloved hand.
Rookie Pyotr Kochetkov came on and had 30 saves, though he ended up in a brief confrontation after Brad Marchand crosschecked him from behind as he kept the puck in play.
The goaltender objected with a jab of his stick, then his own shove after the play. Marchand responded by swinging his stick to hit Kochetkov as both ended up drawing penalties.
Brind´Amour said it "can´t get any more obvious" the Bruins are targeting his goaltenders. The NHL fined Marchand $5,000 on Thursday for the slash.
The issue emerged in a critical moment during the Pittsburgh-New York Rangers series opener, too.
Tied late in the third period, the Rangers' Kaapo Kakko collided with Penguins goalie Casey DeSmith - while being pushed by defenseman Brian Dumoulin - with enough force to knock DeSmith fully outside the crease. Kakko sent the puck to Filip Chytil for the easy finish, though the goal was overturned upon review for interference.
The Penguins went on to win in triple overtime, led by backup goaltender Louis Domingue taking over for an injured DeSmith in the second OT.
"It feels like goaltender interference this year has been a big question mark," Minnesota Wild right wing Marcus Foligno said. "We´ve just got to make sure we take any of that gray area away by just doing our job and making sure we´re not in the crease and that blue-paint area."
HURRICANES at BRUINS, Carolina leads series 2-0 (7 p.m. EDT, TNT)
Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy said Thursday the team won't have defenseman Hampus Lindholm. He was knocked from Wednesday's game in the second period on Andrei Svechnikov's jarring shoulder-to-chest blast, which left him wobbly as he was helped to the locker room.
Additionally, Cassidy plans to give goaltender Jeremy Swayman his first postseason start after Linus Ullmark allowed four goals in each of the Game 1 and 2 losses.
MAPLE LEAFS at LIGHTNING, series tied 1-1 (7:30 p.m. EDT, TBS)
The two-time reigning Stanley Cup champion Lightning won Game 2 to improve to 16-0 in outings following a playoff loss over the past three postseasons.
Now it's Toronto's time to respond.
"When our team has been challenged, we´ve responded very well. So, we know what we´re in for now," Maple Leafs coach Sheldon Keefe said Thursday.
Tampa Bay, which has won eight consecutive playoff series, hasn´t lost back-to-back postseason games since being swept by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the 2019 opening round.
"We knew it was going to be a long, tough series," Tampa Bay forward Alex Killorn said. "You want to remain even keel throughout a series. I think that comes with, obviously, our experience.´´
WILD at BLUES, series tied 1-1 (9:30 p.m. EDT, TNT)
The Blues return home dealing with some defensive discomfort.
Robert Bortuzzo took a puck to the face and departed the Game 2 loss in the first period. Nick Leddy was held out of Game 2 with an upper-body injury he suffered and played through in Game 1. Marco Scandella has yet to play with a lower-body injury.
Coach Craig Berube said Thursday he didn´t have an update on any of the injured defensemen, though he indicated Bortuzzo dodged a more serious outcome.
"Real tough play. Glad he came out of it all right. Not too hurt, you know what I mean? That could have been dangerous," Berube said.
The Wild will try to win in St. Louis for the first time since Nov. 11, 2018.
OILERS at KINGS, series tied 1-1 (10 p.m. EDT, TBS)
Edmonton has the clear edge on the power play so far. The Oilers are 4 of 8 through two games, scoring a pair of goals with the man advantage in each.
By comparison, the Kings have come up empty on all eight of their power plays through two games. And going back into the regular season, Los Angeles has converted on 3 of 36 power plays (8.3%) in its last 12 games.
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AP Sports Writers Dave Campbell in Minneapolis and Fred Goodall in Tampa, Florida; contributed to this report.
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Carolina Hurricanes head athletic trainer Doug Bennett examines goaltender Antti Raanta (32) during the first period of Game 2 of the team's NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series against the Boston Bruins in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, May 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
Boston Bruins' Curtis Lazar (20) tries to control the puck in front of Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov (52) during the third period of Game 2 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, May 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker) | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-10787741/Playoff-physicality-creeps-crease-impact-goaltenders.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-05-06T00:07:22Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-10787741/Playoff-physicality-creeps-crease-impact-goaltenders.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | false |
A week off social media reduces depression and anxiety - research
Taking a break from social media for as little as a week can reduce depression and anxiety, according to new research.
People who took a break from platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook for seven days reported an increased sense of wellbeing, a study by the University of Bath found.
Researchers split a sample of 154 people aged 18 to 72 into two groups – one of which was banned from social media while the other was not.
On average, participants used social media for eight hours a week.
Participants were quizzed on their baseline levels of anxiety and depression, and their sense of wellbeing, using three recognised tests.
They were asked to rate their agreement with statements such as “I’ve been feeling optimistic about the future” and “I’ve been thinking clearly” to measure wellbeing.
Having a break from social media can boost wellbeing and reduce depression, research has found (Matthew Vincent/PA)
To measure depression, participants were asked questions including “how often during the past two weeks were you bothered by little interest or pleasure in doing things”.
Anxiety was monitored using the General Anxiety Disorder Scale, which asks how often a person is bothered by feeling nervous or on edge, or an inability to stop worrying.
Those who took a one-week break from social media saw their wellbeing climb from an average of 46 to 55.93 on The Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale.
Levels of depression in this group dropped from 7.46 to 4.84 on the Patient Health Questionnaire-8 while anxiety fell from 6.92 to 5.94 on the scale.
Lead author Dr Jeff Lambert, of the university’s Department for Health, said the changes represented a moderate improvement to depression and wellbeing, and a small improvement in anxiety.
Dr Lambert said: “Many of our participants reported positive effects from being off social media with improved mood and less anxiety overall.
“This suggests that even just a small break can have an impact.”
He continued: “Of course, social media is a part of life and for many people, it’s an indispensable part of who they are and how they interact with others.
“But if you are spending hours each week scrolling and you feel it is negatively impacting you, it could be worth cutting down on your usage to see if it helps.”
The number of UK adults using social media has increased from 45% in 2011 to 71% in 2021, and has hit 97% in people aged 16 to 44, the study said.
“Scrolling” through content is the most common activity that social media users perform.
The research findings support previous research in both the US and UK linking regular social media use with higher rates of depression and anxiety.
But it is not established whether social media use leads to mental health problems, the report said, or whether pre-existing feelings of low self-worth drives people online as a means of validation.
In future, the researchers hope to study the impact of pausing social media use on specific segments of the population, such as younger people and those with physical and mental health conditions.
They also hope to follow up with people beyond one week to see if the benefits of the social media break have a lasting effect.
Social media breaks could become one of a package of clinical recommendations to help people manage their mental health, they said.
The paper, Taking A One-Week Break From Social Media Improves Wellbeing, Depression And Anxiety – A Randomised Control Trial, is published in the journal Cyberpsychology, Behaviour and Social Networking. | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/pa/article-10787827/A-week-social-media-reduces-depression-anxiety--research.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-05-06T00:09:44Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/pa/article-10787827/A-week-social-media-reduces-depression-anxiety--research.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | false |
JERUSALEM (AP) - A pair of Palestinian attackers went on a stabbing rampage in a town near Tel Aviv on Thursday night, killing at least three people and wounding four others before fleeing in a vehicle, Israeli authorities said.
Police launched a massive search for the assailants, setting up roadblocks and dispatching a helicopter. The stabbing, coming on Israel's Independence Day, was the latest in a string of deadly attacks in Israeli cities in recent weeks.
“We will get our hands on the terrorists and their supportive environment, and they will pay the price,” Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said after huddling with senior security officials late Thursday.
Israeli-Palestinian tensions have soared recently, with the attacks in Israel, military operations in the occupied West Bank and violence at Jerusalem's most sensitive holy site. The site, home to the Al Aqsa Mosque, was the scene of new unrest earlier Thursday.
Alon Rizkan, a medic with Israel's Magen David Adom rescue service, described a “very difficult call” when he arrived at the scene in Elad, an ultra-Orthodox town near Tel Aviv. He said he identified three dead people at various locations. At least four others were wounded, one critically, officials said.
Israeli media quoted police as saying there were two assailants, and just before midnight, police said they were still searching for the attackers. They called on the public to avoid the area, and urged people to report suspicious vehicles or people to them.
Israel marked its Independence Day on Thursday, a festive national holiday in which people typically hold barbecues and attend air shows.
Defense Minister Benny Gantz ordered a closure on the West Bank, imposed ahead of the holiday and preventing Palestinians from entering Israel, to remain in effect until Sunday.
In Washington, State Department spokesman Ned Price said the attack appeared to be “the latest in what has been a string of despicable terrorist attacks that have rocked Israel.”
“Our commitment to our Israeli partners, to Israel's security, that is ironclad,” he added.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, whose government administers autonomous zones in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, condemned the attack.
“The killing of Palestinian and Israeli civilians leads only to more deterioration at a time when all of us try to achieve stability and prevent escalation,” the official Wafa news agency quoted him as saying.
The Palestinian militant group Hamas, which rules the Gaza Strip, praised the attack and linked it to violence at the Jerusalem holy site.
“The storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque can't go unpunished,” Hamas spokesman Hazem Qassem said. “The heroic operation in Tel Aviv is a practical translation of what the resistance had warned against.”
The Al-Aqsa Mosque compound is the third holiest site in Islam and is built on a hilltop that is the holiest site for Jews, who refer to it as the Temple Mount. It lies at the emotional heart of the conflict, and Palestinians and Israeli police have clashed there repeatedly in recent weeks.
Early Thursday, Israeli police entered the site to clear away Palestinian protesters, after Jewish visits that had been paused for the Muslim holidays resumed.
As the visits resumed, dozens of Palestinians gathered, chanting “God is greatest.” Scuffles broke out when the police went to arrest one of them. Police fired rubber-coated bullets on the sprawling esplanade as some Palestinians sheltered inside the mosque itself. The police could later be seen just inside an entrance to the barricaded mosque.
The police said they responded to dozens of people who were shouting incitement and throwing stones, and that one police officer was lightly injured. The Palestinian Red Crescent emergency service said two Palestinians were taken to a hospital after being struck with batons.
Unlike in previous confrontations, Palestinian witnesses said there was no rock-throwing initially. Some of those who sheltered inside the mosque began throwing stones and other objects when police entered the building. The witnesses spoke on condition of anonymity because of security concerns.
Under informal arrangements known as the status quo, Jews are allowed to visit the site but not pray there. In recent years, they have visited in ever-increasing numbers with police escorts and many have discreetly prayed, angering the Palestinians as well as neighboring Jordan, which is the custodian of the site. The Palestinians have long feared that Israel plans to eventually take over the site or partition it.
Israel says it is committed to maintaining the status quo, and accuses Hamas of inciting the recent violence.
It has been some of the worst bloodshed in years. At least 18 Israelis have died in five attacks - including a stabbing rampage in southern Israel, two other shootings in the Tel Aviv area and a shooting last weekend in a West Bank settlement. Nearly 30 Palestinians have died in violence - most of whom had carried out attacks or were involved in confrontations with Israeli forces in the West Bank. But an unarmed woman and a lawyer who appears to have been inadvertently shot were also killed.
Israel and Hamas fought an 11-day war a year ago, fueled in large part by similar unrest in Jerusalem. | https://www.cp24.com/world/3-israelis-killed-in-stabbing-attack-near-tel-aviv-1.5890466 | 2022-05-06T00:11:53Z | https://www.cp24.com/world/3-israelis-killed-in-stabbing-attack-near-tel-aviv-1.5890466 | false |
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UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged the world to unite and end the war in Ukraine on Thursday, calling it senseless, ruthless and “limitless in its potential for global harm.” The top U.N. human rights official said even a one-day cease-fire would prevent dozens of civilian deaths and injuries and allow several thousand others to flee Russian attacks.
The U.N. Security Council meeting on the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure in Ukraine heard a briefing from Guterres on his recent meetings with the Russian and Ukrainian presidents that led to the first two evacuations this week from the besieged southeastern city of Mariupol and its last Ukrainian stronghold, the Azovstal steel plant. Humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths said a third convoy left for Mariupol Thursday, expects to arrive Friday morning, and hopes to evacuate civilians from the plant.
Guterres said he did not “mince words” with Russian President Vladimir Putin that his country’s Feb. 24 invasion of Ukraine is a violation of the country’s territorial integrity and the U.N. Charter and “it must end for the sake of the people of Ukraine, Russia and the entire world.”
In his meetings with Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Guterres said he also focused on the need for quick action to ensure a steady flow of food and energy in open markets.
He stressed that “a meaningful solution to global food insecurity requires reintegrating Ukraine’s agricultural production and the food and fertilizer production of Russia and Belarus into world markets, despite the war.” Russia and Ukraine together produce 30% of the world’s wheat supply, 20% of its corn, and 75% of its sunflower seed oil.
High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet said serious violations of human rights and humanitarian law keep increasing every day. Since Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, she said, 6,731 civilian deaths and injuries have been recorded and “the real figures are considerably higher.”
From late February for about five weeks, she said, Russian forces in areas around Kyiv targeted civilian men whom they considered suspicious, detaining, beating, summarily executing them and in some cases taking them to Belarus and Russia. In other Russian-controlled areas including the Kharkiv, Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions, she said her office continues to document arbitrary detentions and possible enforced disappearances of local officials, journalists, civil society activists, retired members of the armed forces and other civilians by Russian troops and affiliated armed groups.
“As of May 4, my office has documented 180 such cases, of which five victims were eventually found dead,” Bachelet said, adding that her staff has also heard about cases of women raped by Russian armed forces in areas under their control, and other allegations of sexual violence by both Russians and Ukrainians.
A one-day cease-fire would spare the lives of at least 50 civilians, prevent 30-70 civilians from being injured and a dozen from becoming disabled, and allow several thousand civilians “to safely leave areas where they are currently trapped in hostilities.”
“Most importantly, a cease-fire will show that the horror in Ukraine can be stopped,” Bachelet said.
Griffiths, the U.N. human rights chief, said “the reverberations of this war are being felt worldwide,” and the U.N. which has reached more than 4.1 million people with some form of aid across the country will try to get food and medical supplies to more Ukrainians.
The U.N. will also keep pushing for more civilians to leave Mariupol and the Azovstal plant, and explore “all options to reach more people in places where needs are the greatest, in other parts of Ukraine where civilians are so deeply impacted by fighting,” he said.
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CANAAN, Maine — A soldier killed in World War II when the aircraft he was in was shot down will be buried in his hometown a year after his remains were identified.
Nineteen-year-old Staff Sgt. Richard Salsbury, of Canaan joined the Air Force a day after he turned 18 in 1941 and died Aug. 1, 1943, WMTW-TV reported Thursday.
Salsbury’s remains were not identified and were buried in an unmarked grave in the Civilian and Military Cemetery of Bolovan in Romania.
In 2017, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency began to investigate unidentified soldier burials from Operation Tidal Wave. The remains were sent to an Air Force base in Nebraska for examination and identification.
Salsbury was identified on Sept. 23, 2021, through the use of dental and DNA analysis.
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Senate confirms key ambassador slots, including Kennedy
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has voted to confirm Caroline Kennedy, the daughter of President John F. Kennedy, to serve as U.S. ambassador to Australia, and Philip Goldberg to serve as ambassador to South Korea.
Kennedy served as U.S. ambassador to Japan from 2013-17 during Barack Obama’s presidency. Goldberg is a career member of the Senior Foreign Service and has been serving as U.S. ambassador to Colombia.
The Senate approved the nominations Thursday as President Joe Biden’s administration looks to fill out its diplomatic team with key allies in Asia. Kennedy has extensive experience in the region and and had thrown her support behind Biden relatively early in the crowded 2020 Democratic primary process.
Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., said shortly before the Senate action that it was critical for the U.S. to have Goldberg in Seoul, citing North Korea’s launch Wednesday of a ballistic missile toward its eastern waters.
“South Korea is one of our most important trading partners. South Korea is one of our most important security partners,” Ossoff said. “We need a U.S. ambassador to lead our mission in South Korea.”
The Senate also confirmed Mark Nathanson to be ambassador to Norway, MaryKay Loss Carlson to be ambassador to the Philippines, and John Nkengasong to coordinate U.S. efforts to combat HIV-AIDS globally.
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FDA restricts J&J’s COVID-19 vaccine due to blood clot risk
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. regulators on Thursday strictly limited who can receive Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine due to the ongoing risk of rare but serious blood clots.
The Food and Drug Administration said the shot should only be given to adults who cannot receive a different vaccine or specifically request J&J’s vaccine. U.S. authorities for months have recommended that Americans get Pfizer or Moderna shots instead of J&J’s vaccine.
FDA’s vaccine chief Dr. Peter Marks said the agency decided to restrict the vaccine after taking another look at the data on the risks of life-threatening blood clots and concluding that they are limited to J&J’s vaccine.
“If there’s an alternative that appears to be equally effective in preventing severe outcomes from COVID-19, we’d rather see people opting for that,” Marks said. “But we’ve been careful to say that-- compared to no vaccine-- this is still a better option.”
The problem occurs in the first two weeks after vaccination, he added: “So if you had the vaccine six months ago you can sleep soundly tonight knowing this isn’t an issue.”
The FDA authorized J&J’s shot in February last year for adults 18 and up.
The vaccine was initially considered an important tool in fighting the pandemic because it required only one shot. But the single-dose option proved less effective than two doses of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines.
In December, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended Moderna and Pfizer shots over J&J’s because of its safety issues.
As of mid-March, federal scientists had identified 60 cases of the side effect, including nine that were fatal. That amounts to 3.23 blood clot cases per 1 million J&J shots. The problem is more common in women under 50, where the death rate was roughly 1 per million shots, according to Marks.
Marks said the FDA spent extra time analyzing the problem to be sure it wasn’t connected to a separate issue, such as women taking birth control medications that raise their risk of clotting.
The J&J vaccine will carry a starker warning about potential “long-term and debilitating health consequences” of the side effect.
Under the new FDA instructions, J&J’s vaccine could still be given to people who had a severe allergic reaction to one of the other vaccines and can’t receive an additional dose. J&J’s shot could also be an option for people who refuse to receive the mRNA vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna, and therefore would otherwise remain unvaccinated, the agency said.
A J&J spokesman said in an emailed statement: “Data continue to support a favorable benefit-risk profile for the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine in adults, when compared with no vaccine.”
The clotting problems first came up last spring, with the J&J shot in the U.S. and with a similar vaccine made by AstraZeneca that is used in other countries. At that time, U.S. regulators decided the benefits of J&J’s one-and-done vaccine outweighed what was considered a very rare ri sk — as long as recipients were warned.
COVID-19 causes deadly blood clots, too. But the vaccine-linked kind is different, believed to form because of a rogue immune reaction to the J&J and AstraZeneca vaccines because of how they’re made. Clots form in unusual places, such as veins that drain blood from the brain, and in patients who also develop abnormally low levels of the platelets that form clots. Symptoms of the unusual clots include severe headaches a week or two after the J&J vaccination — not right away — as well as abdominal pain and nausea.
The New Brunswick, New Jersey-based company announced last month that it didn’t expect a profit from the vaccine this year and was suspending sales projections.
The rollout of the company’s vaccine was hurt by a series of troubles, including manufacturing problems at a Baltimore factory that forced J&J to import millions of doses from overseas.
Additionally, regulators added warnings about the blood clots and a rare neurological reaction called Guillain-Barré syndrome.
Pfizer and Moderna have provided the vast majority of COVID-19 vaccines in the U.S. More than 200 million Americans have been fully vaccinated with the companies’ two-dose shots while less than 17 million Americans got the J&J shot.
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CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A $100 million fund to settle sexual and physical abuse claims at New Hampshire’s state-run youth detention center is headed to the governor’s desk.
The state Senate voted 14-10 Thursday in favor of creating a fund to compensate those who were abused as children at the Sununu Youth Services Center, formerly the Youth Development Center. The Manchester center has been the target of a criminal investigation since 2019, and 11 former workers were arrested last year. Nearly 450 former residents have sued the state, with allegations involving more than 150 staffers from 1963 to 2018.
Under the proposed settlement fund, victims of sexual abuse would be eligible for payments of up to $1.5 million each, while payments to victims of physical abuse would be capped at $150,000.
The Republican-led Senate rejected an amendment offered by Democrats that would have increased those limits to $2 million and $200,000, respectively. Democrats also unsuccessfully argued in favor of expanding the definition of sexual abuse to include incidents such as forcing children to watch child pornography or subjecting them to indecent exposure.
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“Not knowing what we don’t know and how many of these there might be, I think it’s appropriate to sit tight and wait before we broaden the scope,” said Sen. Jeb Bradley, R-Wolfeboro. “It’s not the end of the process. Let’s let the process work.”
The center is named for former Gov. John H. Sununu, father of current Gov. Chris Sununu, who has has expressed support for the settlement bill. The state currently spends $13 million a year to operate the 144-bed facility, though the typical population now is about a dozen teens.
The two-year budget signed in June included a mandate to close it by March 2023, but the House passed a bill Wednesday giving the state until June 30, 2024, to build a new six-bed facility. That bill now goes back to the Senate, which also had approved a deadline extension but called for up to 18 beds.
The settlement fund legislation was opposed by attorneys for the victims, as well as state and national organizations that advocate for sexual assault survivors.
“This bill is a political move to fool the public into thinking the current political leadership actually cares about the children the state abused,” attorneys Rus Rilee and David Vicinanzo said in a statement. “Survivors of child abuse will not be duped by this political theater. The public should not be either.”
Sen. Lou D’Allesandro, D-Manchester, said the bill was incomplete, inadequate and neither victim-centered nor trauma-informed.
“My vote today is on behalf of those victims who were horrifically abused as children. I can not fathom the pain and suffering they have endured. This is simply too much not to get right,” he said. “I will not support the bill, but I will support the children.”
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