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Raptors beat Magic 102-89 for fifth straight win
Orlando, Fla. (AP) - Fred VanVleet and Scottie Barnes scored 19 points apiece, Pascal Siakam added 16 points and 11 rebounds and the Toronto Raptors beat the Orlando Magic 102-89 on Friday night for their fifth straight win.
Gary Trent Jr. finished with 17 points for Toronto, which took advantage of 21 Orlando turnovers.
Mo Bamba had 15 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks for the Magic, who lost their fifth straight.
Barnes scored nine straight points to help the Raptors close the first half on a 20-4 run and take a 13-point lead.
A 3-pointer by Chuma Okeke had given Orlando its only lead of the game at 42-39 with 5:29 left in the half. Trent tied it with a 3-pointer, before Siakam hit a 12-footer and got into the lane for two layups while Orlando went scoreless for more than three minutes.
VanVleet took over in the second half, hitting the first three of five 3-pointers that helped the Raptors stretch their lead to 22.
Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (4) shoots over Orlando Magic center Mo Bamba (5) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, April 1, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Scott Audette)
The Magic lost forward Franz Wagner to an ankle injury just 20 seconds into the game. The 6-foot-10 rookie, who has started all 78 games, was called for fouling Barnes and fell backward into the lane.
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Raptors: The Raptors scored 32 points off 21 Magic turnovers. ... F Yuta Watanabe did not play because of a sore quad.
Magic: G Devin Cannady, who signed a 10-day contract Friday, scored nine points in 29 minutes. ... Rookie G Jalen Suggs missed his 32nd game, the last nine with a right ankle bone bruise. ... F Wendell Carter Jr. sat out the fourth game of the last five with a sprained left wrist.
UP NEXT
Raptors: Host the Miami Heat on Sunday night.
Magic: Host the New York Knicks on Sunday night.
Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes, left shoots over the defense of Orlando Magic guards Cole Anthony, center, and Devin Cannady during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, April 1, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Scott Audette)
Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (4) dunks against the Orlando Magic during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, April 1, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Scott Audette)
Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby, right, drives against Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, April 1, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Scott Audette)
Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam (43) loses control of the all under pressure from Orlando Magic center Mo Bamba (5) and forward Admiral Schofield (25) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, April 1, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Scott Audette)
Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet, right, and Orlando Magic guard R.J. Hampton reach for the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, April 1, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Scott Audette)
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UPPER WEST SIDE, Manhattan (PIX11) — A Manhattan high school went on lockdown Friday afternoon after a gun was discovered inside, police said.
A 911 call was made to report the weapon, which was found by a teacher “inside of a vest” that was inside of a classroom at Edward Reynolds West Side High School, located at 140 West 102nd Street. Police said the school went on lockdown before units arrived on scene.
No injuries were reported, police said. As of Friday evening, no one was arrested.
The Department of Education did not immediately respond to PIX11 News’ request for comment.
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Emma Heming, 43, is trying to 'keep it together' for Bruce Willis, 67, and their two young daughters as source says 'it's not easy seeing a spouse decline'
Bruce Willis' wife is doing everything she can to make sure the actor is getting the best help possible as he battles aphasia, according to a new report.
The 43-year-old model is said to be 'working with several professionals to help' the 67-year-old movie star, and 'has arranged for him to see the best doctors,' a source tells PEOPLE.
'He has an assistant at home to make sure that he is safe, but Emma takes care of him too,' the insider adds to the outlet.
'Because Bruce is older than Emma, they knew that his health might decline sooner than hers. Still, his diagnosis has been shocking for her.'
Staying strong: Emma Heming, 43, is trying to 'keep it together' for Bruce Willis, 67, and their two young daughters as source says 'it's not easy seeing a spouse decline'
Emma also has the support from Bruce's ex-wife Demi Moore and her three daughters, who revealed earlier this week in a joint statement that the actor had been diagnosed with the degenerative brain condition.
In a statement shared to Rumer, Scout, and Tallulah's respective Instagram pages, Bruce's health condition was revealed to the world.
'To Bruce's amazing supporters, as a family we wanted to share that our beloved Bruce has been experiencing some health issues and has recently been diagnosed with aphasia, which is impacting his cognitive abilities,' they wrote.
'As a result of this and with much consideration Bruce is stepping away from the career that has meant so much to him.'
Support: The 43-year-old model is said to be 'working with several professionals to help' the 67-year-old movie star
The statement added: 'This is a really challenging time for our family and we are so appreciative of your continued love, compassion and support. We are moving through this as a strong family unit, and wanted to bring his fans in because we know how much he means to you, as you do to him.
'As Bruce always says, 'Live it up' and together we plan to do just that,' the statement, which was signed by his wife, model Emma Heming Willis, his ex-wife Demi Moore and all of his children, concluded.
According to the National Aphasia Association, the condition is an impairment of language, affecting the production or comprehension of speech and the ability to read or write.
Devastating: In a statement shared to Rumer, Scout, and Tallulah's respective Instagram pages, Bruce's health condition was revealed to the world. 'To Bruce's amazing supporters, as a family we wanted to share that our beloved Bruce has been experiencing some health issues and has recently been diagnosed with aphasia, which is impacting his cognitive abilities,' they wrote
The association reports the condition is always due to injury to the brain, most commonly from a stroke, particularly in older individuals.
Head trauma, brain tumors or from infections can also cause aphasia.
The announcement comes more than one year after OK Magazine first speculated on Willis' declining mental health, after he was seen leaving a California pharmacy without a facemask.
The actor later apologized saying it was an 'error in judgment,' but unnamed sources told the magazine Willis 'simply forgot' to bring the bandana hanging from his neck up to his face.
Stepping away: 'As a result of this and with much consideration Bruce is stepping away from the career that has meant so much to him,' the statement revealed; Bruce pictured in 2018
The source said that, although Willis had not been diagnosed with early-onset dementia, 'he's been waging a personal war for a number of years.'
They said Willis had sold his New York property to spend more time with his wife and children in Los Angeles, and said that his wife, as well as ex-wife Demi Moore, were working together to take care of the famed actor.
'His wife Emma has helped Demi Moore and the children Bruce shares with his ex-wife to make truces because they know he's fading,' the unnamed source told the magazine in January 2021.
'Between Demi and Emma, the family has always ensured Bruce has the support and care he might need at any given time,' the insider said. 'It's sad that people are making fun of him.'
According to the magazine, Willis had previously been seen using an earpiece to feed him lines in his Broadway debut in Misery in 2015, and the unnamed insider also said he was struggling during the filming of M. Night Shyamalan's2019 film Glass.
Support: Support: Shortly after sharing their father's diagnosis, the Willis sisters were flooded with support from their friends and followers on Instagram; (L-R) Rumer Willis, Bruce Willis, Tallulah Belle Willis, Demi Moore, Marlene Willis and Scout LaRue Willis pictured in 2018
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New Delhi: Petrol and diesel prices were on Saturday hiked by 80 paise a litre each, taking the total increase in rates in the last 12 days to Rs 7.20 per litre.
Petrol in Delhi will now cost Rs 102.61 per litre as against Rs 101.81 previously, while diesel rates have gone up from Rs 93.07 per litre to Rs 93.87, according to a price notification of state fuel retailers.
Rates have been increased across the country and vary from state to state depending upon the incidence of local taxation.
This is the 10th increase in prices since the ending of a four-and-half-month long hiatus in rate revision on March 22.
In all, petrol prices have gone up by Rs 7.20 per litre.
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BOSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown scored 32 points and Jayson Tatum had 31 to help the Boston Celtics stop a rare late-season stumble and beat the Indiana Pacers 128-123 on Friday night.
It was the eighth time this season that “The Jays” each scored at least 30 points.
“We're not trying to take turns. Just playing the game the right way,” Tatum said. “If he takes six good shots in a row, that’s fine with me.”
The Pacers lost their sixth straight game despite getting 30 points from Tyrese Haliburton before he fouled out early in the fourth quarter with Indiana trailing 103-101. The Celtics led 124-120 with 40 seconds left when Al Horford found Tatum coming down the lane for a dunk that all but sealed Boston's win.
Horford scored 17 points with 10 rebounds for the Celtics, who had won 24 of 28 games before losing to Toronto on Monday night without four of their starters. They followed it up with a loss to Miami on Wednesday — the first time they lost back-to-back games in two months as they climbed from below .500 to the top of the Eastern Conference standings.
But a loss to the Pacers, a non-playoff team with the fifth-most losses in the league, would have been more concerning.
“Credit to them for making it tough on you,” Celtics coach Ime Udoka said. “They’re playing loose and free with nothing to lose right now. You can tell. At the same time, we’re aiding them.”
Oshae Brissett and Jalen Smith scored 17 points apiece for the Pacers.
The Celtics scored 11 of the first 13 points in the game before giving up the next nine to tie it. Boston took a 37-28 at the end of the first quarter and led by as many as 10 points in the second.
FOULED OUT
Haliburton had 22 points at halftime and had 30 points on 10-for-11 shooting — including 6 for 6 from 3-point range — before picking up his fifth foul with 4:27 left in the third quarter on a collision with Boston’s Derrick White while going for a loose ball.
Haliburton complained about the call, and got coach Rick Carlisle to challenge it, but it was upheld. Haliburton sat out the rest of the third and the first 3:33 of the fourth, then lasted just 14 seconds before fouling out, drawing jeers from the crowd.
INJURIES
The Celtics, who lost center Robert Williams III to a meniscus tear on Sunday, had a few injury scares against Indiana, but Udoka said everyone is OK.
Brown appeared wobbly after getting hit in the face by teammate Grant Williams but he returned. Williams is OK after stepping on someone's foot. Guard Marcus Smart limped off to the locker room at the end of the first half after a collision with Daniel Theis but returned for the third quarter.
“I reaggravated an injury in my right ankle. It scared me for a moment as well,” Smart said. “Don’t need to be going down at this time, getting close to the playoffs. But I’m fine. Checked it out. I’ll be all right.”
TIP-INS
Before the game, the Celtics honored longtime Pacers director of media relations David Benner. Celtics vice president Jeff Twiss presented Benner, who has worked for the Pacers for 28 years, with a piece of the Boston Garden parquet floor. ... Celtics swingman Nik Stauskas missed the game with a right ankle sprain. ... Pacers guard Malcolm Brogdon missed his seventh straight game. ... For '90s night, the Celtics brought back 1991 slam dunk contest winner Dee Brown. ... Tatum had three 3-pointers, giving him 222 for the season, tying Antoine Walker's 2002 mark for the second-most in franchise history.
UP NEXT
Pacers: Host Detroit on Sunday.
Celtics: Host Washington in regular-season home finale on Sunday.
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AUTO RETAIL BUY-SELL ACTIVITY EXPLODES AND BLUE SKY VALUES HIT HISTORIC LEVELS
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Haig Partners released its Q4 2021 Haig Report, the leading industry quarterly report that tracks trends in auto retail and their impact on dealership values. The report explains how dealership profits have tripled along with demand from dealership groups that want to acquire more stores. These trends have driven record shattering blue sky values for dealerships, and all-time high levels of buy-sell activity.
Record shattering blue sky values for dealerships, and all-time high levels of buy-sell activity in automotive retail.Highlights from the Q4 2021 Haig Report include:
- The Chipdemic continues to create extraordinarily favorable conditions in auto retail
- The average publicly owned dealership made $6.4M in 2021, 3.1x higher than in 2019
- Over 640 dealerships traded hands in 2021, more than double the number that sold in 2019
- Public company spending on US auto acquisitions was $9B+ in 2021, 11.6x higher than the 2015-2019 average
- Public equity valuations are 35% higher than they were before the Pandemic
- Average blue sky values rose an estimated 105% from the end of 2019 and are at record-high levels
- The near to mid-term outlook for dealerships appears bright, but threats are emerging
"The auto retail industry has experienced an incredible series of events over the past 24 months. Few would have predicted that a global Pandemic would have created these excellent conditions for dealers," shared Alan Haig, President of Haig Partners. "As dealership profits were lifting skyward, the demand for dealerships also began to ignite. Public groups began aggressively buying dealerships, including large dealer groups, and many private dealers have also been in the hunt for more stores. These buyers like the returns on investment they can earn in auto retail and are bullish about the industry's future, and sellers of dealerships are enjoying unprecedented blue sky values for their stores," he continued.
For more findings from the Q4 2021 Haig Report, download it here.
About The Haig Report
The Haig Report, the leading industry quarterly report that tracks trends in auto retail and their impact on dealership values, includes data and analysis on the performance of auto dealerships, discusses noteworthy events impacting the automotive retail industry, identifies trends in the M&A market for dealerships, provides guidance on estimated value ranges for different franchises, and shares an outlook for the automotive retail buy-sell market. The Haig Report is based on data gathered from reputable public sources and interviews with leading dealer groups and dealers, bankers, lawyers, and accountants who specialize in auto retail.
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Haig Partners LLC is the leading buy-sell advisor to owners of higher value retail dealerships. The team at Haig Partners has represented 20 of the Top 150 dealership groups on the Automotive News Top 150 list, more than any other buy-sell advisory firm. They have advised on the purchase or sale of more than 560 dealerships totaling $8.5 billion. Haig Partners has unmatched auto retail experience with backgrounds in executive leadership and corporate development roles for AutoNation, Asbury, Bank of America's Dealer Financial Services team, and DHG's Dealership Practice. Haig Partners authors the Haig Report, the leading industry quarterly report that tracks trends in auto retail and their impact on dealership values, and are co-author of NADA's Guide, "Buying and Selling a Dealership." For more information, visit www.haigpartners.com.
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Blades 4, Warriors 1
First Period
No Scoring.
Penalties — None.
Second Period
1. Saskatoon, Robins 33 (Wright, Crnkovic) 8:26 (pp).
2. Moose Jaw, Alarie 21 (unassisted) 12:09.
Penalties — Moose Jaw bench (too many men, served by Firkus) 7:15; Firkus Mj (holding) 16:53; Yager Mj (high sticking) 17:18.
Third Period
3. Saskatoon, Sidorov 20 (Saunderson) 8:04.
4. Saskatoon, Sidorov 21 (Watterodt, Pillar) 14:36.
5. Saskatoon, Crnkovic 37 (Robins) 14:58.
Penalties — Watterodt Sas (inter. on goaltender) 8:04; Gallant Mj (high sticking) 10:38; Anderson Mj (cross checking) 16:27; Jordan Mj (cross checking) 18:03; Sidorov Sas (slashing) 18:03.
Shots on goal by
Goal — Moose Jaw: Tetachuk (L, ). Saskatoon: Maier (W, ).
Power plays (goals-chances) — Moose Jaw: 0-1; Saskatoon: 1-5.
Referees — Brett Iverson, Troy Murray. Linesmen — Riley Carriere, Devan Thiessen.
Attendance — 3,743 at Saskatoon.
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SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Devin Vassell had 22 points, Keldon Johnson added 21 points and the San Antonio Spurs maintained their hold on 10th place in the Western Conference by defeating the Portland Trail Blazers 130-111 on Friday night.
Dejounte Murray, San Antonio’s All-Star point guard, was a late scratch due to a non-COVID-19 upper respiratory illness.
The Spurs had eight players score in double figures, including Zach Collins with 15 points and career-high five assists against his former team.
Portland, which lost its sixth straight, was led by 20 points from Keon Johnson. Brandon Williams had 17 points for Portland.
The Blazers opened the game with a 10-2 run before the Spurs settled in, going on a 24-8 run fueled by 14 points in the paint.
The Spurs extended their lead to 28 points in the second quarter while making five 3-pointers, including consecutive 3s by Johnson.
After missing his first 3-pointer of the second quarter, Johnson ran down the ensuing loose ball and fired a pass to Jakob Poeltl in the lane for an uncontested dunk. The play resulted in the Trail Blazers taking a timeout, allowing Johnson to scream and stomp his way to the bench with the Spurs leading 47-31 with 9:34 remaining in the first half.
San Antonio finished 16 for 37 on 3-pointers.
The Trail Blazers outscored the Spurs 32-24 in the third quarter, but San Antonio maintained a double-digit advantage throughout.
The Spurs have flip-flopped with the Los Angeles Lakers for the 10th and 11th spots this week. San Antonio will maintain the final spot of the play-in tournament (based on a better conference record) regardless of how Los Angeles fares against ninth-seeded New Orleans on Friday night.
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Trail Blazers: Portland point guard Damian Lillard, who is out for the season after undergoing abdominal surgery, joined his teammates on the road trip to San Antonio. Lillard sat on the bench between the Blazers’ coaching staff and injured Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic. … Trail Blazers C Drew Eubanks was honored prior to tipoff with a video highlighting his four seasons with the Spurs. He bowed his head and clapped in appreciation as the fans gave him a long and loud ovation. Eubanks was then promptly greeted by Poeltl, who blocked his first attempt seconds into the game.
Spurs: San Antonio has five games remaining, including two at home, as they battle for a berth in the play-in tournament. After hosting Portland on Sunday, the Spurs face playoff-bound Denver, Minnesota, Golden State and Dallas. … The Spurs are 14-1 when holding a 20-point lead this season. … Collins was a rebound shy of his first career double-double.
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Trail Blazers and Spurs close out a two-game set Sunday in San Antonio.
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Lachlan Murdoch expands his superyacht fleet with an award-winning $30million vessel - as he awaits the completion of his brand-new $175million boat
- Lachlan and Sarah Murdoch are having a $175million superyacht completed
- They added a rebuilt $30million classic motor yacht, 'Istros' to their fleet
- The billionaire couple moved their family, including three kids, to Sydney in 2021
As they settle into Sydney life, Lachlan and Sarah Murdoch have added a famous $30million classic yacht to their fleet as they await arrival of their secretive $175million superyacht.
The billionaire family's new 59.7 metre luxury Royal Huisman sloop, described as 'one of the most iconic sailing superyachts afloat' is believed to be worth £100million (A$175million) and include 'a beach club'.
The identity of the owners of the ultra-rich 'Project 404' - also dubbed MM597 after its naval architect Malcolm McKeon - has been a closely guarded secret but recently the Murdochs were revealed as the carbon-fibre superyacht's buyers.
As they settle into Sydney life, Lachlan and Sarah Murdoch have added a famous $30million classic yacht to their fleet as they await arrival of their secretive $175million superyacht (the couple are pictured at the 2020 Vanity Fair Oscara Party)
Having bought a $38million 'boathouse' at Point Piper, the Murdochs are expanding their fleet of luxury vessels. Their newest addition is the rebuilt 42metre 1954 motor yacht 'Istros'
The luxury performance yacht will be 'one of the most iconic sailing superyachts afloat' when launched this year, McKeon said of the boat being completed in Vollenhove, The Netherlands.
It is likely to be moored in Sydney, where the family have moved and recently purchased a $38million 'boat shed' at Wunulla Road, Point Piper.
While no photo of the completed vessel has been shared publicly, it is believed to resemble the Perni Navi superyacht the Seahawk.
The yacht's interiors have been designed by exclusive French design studio Liagre, which fits out homes and boats for the world's ultra-rich families.
While no photo of the Murdoch's top-secret carbon-fibre sloop, worth an estimated $175million, has been shared publicly, it is believed to resemble the Perni Navi superyacht the Seahawk (pictured above)
The billionaire family's new 59.7-metre luxury Royal Huisman sloop, described as 'one of the most iconic sailing superyachts afloat', will include room for 12 guests and 10 staff, will have an al fresco dining area, a wet bar and multiple entertaining areas
Until their new cutting edge superyacht arrives, the billionaire couple have added the rebuilt 42-metre 1954 classic Istros to their fleet
It has room for 12 guests and 10 staff, will have an al fresco dining area, a wet bar and multiple entertaining areas. But that's not all.
According to Royal Huisman, the 'unique and truly inspiring yacht' will house 'an expansive, lavish beach club', which is a luxury open-air pool and seating.
Lachlan Murdoch, CEO of Fox Corporation, co-chair of News Corp and executive chairman of Nova, is believed to be worth $3.82billion.
Last week he was guest speaker at the launch of Centre for the Australian Way of Life last week.
In the speech, hosted by the Institute of Public Affairs, he slammed the ABC and claimed Australian identity is under siege as 'media elites' discredit the nation's inherent sense of fairness.
His model and TV presenter wife Sarah is believed to be worth more than $100million.
The couple relocated to Sydney in 2021, living at their Bellevue Hill compound, Le Manoir.
It was believed they would host a delayed 90th birthday celebration for family mogul Rupert this year, although the News Corp chairman and CEO has now turned 91.
Lachlan and Sarah Murdoch now own properties in Sydney, Los Angeles and Colorado, as well as a $90million Gulfstream G650 private jet.
He uses the private jet to regularly fly between the US and Australia for work.
Rupert Murdoch (centre) is pictured with his son Lachlan (right) and daughter-in-law Sarah in Sun Valley, Idaho, USA
Lachlan Murdoch arrives in Sydney in March 2022 after returning from the US on his Gulf Stream private jet (pictured). Lachlan and Sarah are proud parents to sons Kalan Alexander, 17, Aidan Patrick, 15, and daughter Aerin Elisabeth, 11
Rupert Murdoch (left) is pictured speaking with his eldest son Lachlan in Sun Valley, Idaho, USA in 2018
They also own a fleet of yachts including the Sarissa, which they paid $30million for but is now believed to be available for charter.
Lachlan Murdoch is an enthusiastic sailor, having raced his 24-metre sail yacht Swan 82, Ipixuna at Hamilton Island in early 2021, and even entered the Sydney to Hobart back in 1997.
Last year the couple paid $38million for a boat shed at Point Piper.
The Murdoch's three children - sons Kalan Alexander, 17, Aidan Patrick, 15, and daughter Aerin Elisabeth, 11, attend a Sydney private school.
It is believed Kalan could be learning to drive in a family Tesla after one was seen leaving Le Manoir with L plates, Nine newspapers reported.
A report last year claimed the family moved after the US political climate shifted with Joe Biden assuming power. The pro-Republican family's children apparently experienced 'a rough' time, Nine newspapers reported.
Until their new cutting edge superyacht arrives, the billionaire couple have added the rebuilt 42-metre 1954 classic Istros, once once by the Pappadakis shipping dynasty, to their fleet.
The motor yacht, which also cost them $30million, is considered an iconic vessel.
It won the grand prize for the best restored vessel at the Monaco Yacht Club Prada Classic Yacht Show in 2001.
But it fell into disrepair and was little more than a rusting hulk when it was rescued from a Maltese port in 2015, salvaged and rebuilt.
The interiors were redesigned in 'chic Scandinavian style by Van Geest Design', the Robb Report said.
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One thing became apparent after Georgia State wrapped up its spring camp on Friday with the annual Blue-White Game. The Panthers should be able to run the ball as well as anyone in the Sun Belt Conference this fall.
With all-conference running backs Tucker Gregg and Jamyest Williams playing little in the spring game, GSU took the opportunity to show off junior Marcus Carroll and incoming freshman K.Z. Adams. Their presence, along with a solid showing by some of the younger offensive linemen, indicates the Panthers will again favor the run, just like coach Shawn Elliott likes it.
“It’s become a very, very competitive backfield,” Elliott said. “I don’t know how it’s come to where it is, but that backfield is as special as I’ve been around in a long, long time. I’m talking from top to bottom, it’s as good as it can be.”
Carroll, from Hapeville Charter, was named offensive MVP of spring camp. Adams, a speedster from West Columbia, S.C., was named offensive newcomer of the spring.
Credit: Branden Camp
Credit: Branden Camp
Adams showed off on a couple of long runs, set up a touchdown with a 39-yard carry and scored on a 4-yard run to help the Blue team to a 24-7 win over the White squad at Center Parc Stadium.
“Amazing,” quarterback Darren Grainger said when asked about Adams. “Different guy. Just to see that kind of talent and that kind of plays being made as a freshman. We’re excited to see him here for the next four years.”
Outside linebacker Jamil Muhammad said, “When I knew K.Z. was on my team (for the spring), I knew he was going to make a difference. He’s special, man.”
Elliott said, “I think in our opening scrimmage he ran for like 285 yards. He has already come on to a very, very competitive backfield.”
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Credit: Branden Camp
Georgia State gave out other awards at halftime: safety Makkah Jordan, defensive newcomer; Gregg and Muhammad for offensive and defensive “Workout Warriors;” Thomas Gore, defensive MVP; long snapper Seth Glausier, special teams MVP; Tristan Lyon, academics; and Bob Murphy, MVP trainer.
Three quarterbacks got to play. Mikele Colasurdo went all four quarters for the Blue team and threw a couple of touchdowns, one to Cadarius Thompson and one to Kellan Autenrieth. Grainger played almost the entire first half before giving way to Memphis transfer Keilan Brown.
“When you’ve got the teams split up, you’ve got marginal positions at tight end, wide receiver and back, so did didn’t push the ball downfield throwing all that often,” Elliott said. “It’s about what we were expecting, hand the ball off and get a couple first down.”
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The defense had its moments, too. Muhammad, Gore and Tre Moore provided pressure on the quarterbacks. Jontrey Hunter and Chris Davis Jr. both had interceptions and Justin Abraham recovered a fumble.
Otherwise it was a quiet, laid-back way to end the season. There were dozens of prospects in attendance. Kids were running on the field before and after the game. And Elliott’s dog, Charlie, was getting a heavy dose of back rubs and head pats.
“Overall it was a great spring,” Elliott said. “We’ve gotten better as a football team. I think each position has answers to questions that we had going in. We finished up very strong and now we focus on finishing this semester strong academically and getting ready for a great summer and preparing for the University of South Carolina on Sept. 3.
How many days is that, coach?
“One hundred and fifty-five,” he said. “I figured we count down everything. It doesn’t matter.”
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol are increasingly going public with critical statements, court filings and more to deliver a blunt message to Attorney General Merrick Garland and the Department of Justice.
President Donald Trump and his allies likely committed crimes, they say. And it’s up to you to do something about it.
“Attorney General Garland, do your job so we can do ours,” prodded Rep. Elaine Luria of Virginia.
“We are upholding our responsibility. The Department of Justice must do the same,” echoed Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif.
Their rhetoric, focused this week on two contempt of Congress referrals approved by the committee, is just the latest example of the pressure campaign the lawmakers are waging. It reflects a stark reality: While they can investigate Jan. 6 and issue subpoenas to gather information, only the Justice Department can bring criminal charges.
Committee members see the case they are building against Trump and his allies as a once-in-a-generation circumstance. If it's not fully prosecuted, they say, it could set a dangerous precedent that threatens the foundations of American democracy.
The lawmakers seem nearly certain to send a criminal referral to the Justice Department once their work is through.
It all puts Garland, who has spent his tenure trying to shield the Justice Department from political pressure, in a precarious spot. Any criminal charges related to Jan. 6 would trigger a firestorm, thrusting prosecutors back into the partisan crossfire that proved so damaging during the Trump-Russia influence investigation and an email probe of Hillary Clinton.
Garland has given no public indication about whether prosecutors might be considering a case against the former president. He has, though, vowed to hold accountable “all January 6th perpetrators, at any level” and has said that would include those who were “present that day or were otherwise criminally responsible for the assault on our democracy.”
It's already the largest criminal prosecution in the department's history — for rioters who entered the Capitol building on Jan. 6 as well as members of extremist groups who are accused of planning the attack. More than 750 people have been charged with federal crimes. Over 220 riot defendants have pleaded guilty, more than 100 have been sentenced and at least 90 others have trial dates.
Parts of the department's investigation have overlapped with the committee's. One example is in late January when Justice announced it had opened a probe into a fake slate of electors who falsely tried to declare Trump the winner of the 2020 election in seven swing states that Joe Biden won. Three days later, lawmakers subpoenaed more than a dozen people involved in the effort.
But the Jan. 6 committee wants more. Their message was amplified this week when a federal judge in California — District Judge David Carter, a Bill Clinton appointee — wrote that it is "more likely than not" that Trump himself committed crimes in his attempt to stop the certification of the 2020 election.
The practical effect of that ruling was to order the release of more than 100 emails from Trump adviser John Eastman to the Jan. 6 Committee. But lawmakers zeroed in on a particular passage in the judge’s opinion that characterized Jan. 6 as a “coup.”
“Dr. Eastman and President Trump launched a campaign to overturn a democratic election, an action unprecedented in American history. Their campaign was not confined to the ivory tower—it was a coup in search of a legal theory,” Carter wrote.
But experts caution that Carter's opinion was only in a civil case and does not meet the longstanding charging policy the Justice Department is required to meet. Justin Danilewitz, a Philadelphia-based attorney and former federal prosecutor, noted the department faces a higher burden of proof in court to show that presidential immunity should not apply. And he said the legal advice Trump received from Eastman “undermines an inference of corrupt or deceitful intent."
The department will be guided by the evidence and law, he said, "but the social and political ramifications of a decision of this kind will not be far from the minds of Attorney General Garland and his staff.”
“A decision to bring or not bring criminal charges will have significant ripple effects," he added.
Taylor Budowich, a Trump spokesperson, called the judge’s ruling an “absurd and baseless ruling by a Clinton-appointed Judge in California.” He called the House committee’s investigation a “circus of partisanship.”
Another point of friction with the Justice Department is the effort to enforce subpoenas through contempt of Congress charges.
The House approved a contempt referral against former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows in December after he ceased cooperating with the Jan. 6 panel. While an earlier contempt referral against former Trump adviser Steve Bannon resulted in an indictment, the Department of Justice has been slower to decide whether to prosecute Meadows.
“The Department of Justice is entrusted with defending our Constitution,” Rep. Liz Cheney, the Republican committee chair, said at a hearing this week. “Department leadership should not apply any doctrine of immunity that might block Congress from fully uncovering and addressing the causes of the January 6 attack.”
A decision to pursue the contempt charges against Meadows would have to come from career prosecutors in the U.S. attorney’s office in Washington before senior Justice Department officials would weigh in and decide how to proceed.
Bringing a case against Meadows would be more challenging for prosecutors than the case against Bannon, in large part because Bannon wasn’t a White House official during the insurrection.
The Justice Department has long maintained that senior aides generally cannot be forced to testify if a president invokes executive privilege, as Trump has done. And bringing charges could risk undermining the longstanding principle that lets the executive branch of the government keep most discussions private.
While the majority of committee members have turned up the pressure on Garland, one member, Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland, has not gone as far.
“I feel strongly that we restore the tradition of respect for the independence of the law enforcement function,” Raskin told reporters this week. “That was one of the things that got trashed during the Trump period. And so I think that Congress and the president should let the Department of Justice and attorney general do their job.”
“Attorney General Garland is my constituent,” Raskin added, “and I don’t beat up on my constituents.”
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(WXYZ) — Detroit police say a young baby is safe after she was in the back of a car that was stolen on Friday morning.
The baby's mom, Dejuonai Gray, said she had her car parked on 7 Mile and was dropping her sister off at the Good Girls Factory Salon when someone got in and stole it.
Gray's 14-month-old son was in the back when the car was stolen.
She said it happened so fast. She stepped out of the car to make sure her sister got inside and settle, and when she turned around, the car was gone.
Gray said she ran after the car screaming that her baby was inside.
Police say the baby was found on the curb two blocks away.
Later Friday, police chased a vehicle they say was used to drop off the person who stole the car. Eventually, they arrested three juveniles they say are connected to the crime. They said others could be arrested.
Police are searching for a stolen blue 2019 Hyundai Accent with Michigan license plate EGA4759. The car is believed to be connected to the incident.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to call the Detroit Police Department at 313-596-2555 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak-Up.
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It’s UConn’s first trip to the championship game since 2016, when the Huskies won the last of four straight championships. Since then, the team has suffered heartbreaking defeats in the national semifinals, losing twice in overtime.
UConn (30-5) will be seeking its 12th national championship, and the Huskies have never lost in an NCAA title game.
“We kept our composure. … (Stanford is) one of the smartest teams in the country,” Bueckers said. “We know everybody in the world didn’t think we were going to win, so we … proved everybody wrong. We’re just trying to win a national championship and leave everything out on the line and have nothing left to give.”
They had to work to get to the finals. Leading by 52-44 with 1:26 left, Stanford made a furious rally thanks to a few costly UConn turnovers.
Cameron Brink’s layup with 18.4 seconds left got the Cardinal within 60-58. UConn was able to work seven seconds off the clock before Christyn Williams was fouled with 11 seconds left. The senior guard calmly swished both free throws to restore a two-possession lead.
Ashten Prechtel completely missed a tough contested 3-pointer from the wing with 5.4 seconds left and the Huskies held on for the win.
Haley Jones led the Cardinal (32-4) with 20 points.
This has been the most challenging year of Geno Auriemma’s Hall of Fame coaching career. Eight players had to sit out at least two games this season with injury or illness, including Bueckers who missed nearly three months with a left knee injury suffered in early December.
In the fourth quarter, Bueckers came up grimacing when she went down hard going for a defensive rebound. She left the game for a few minutes, and every time she hit the floor, she seemed to check on her knee.
This was the latest matchup on the biggest stage between Hall of Fame coaches Tara VanDerveer and Auriemma, who are first and second on the all-time wins list in women’s basketball. Their two teams met 27 years ago in Minneapolis to the day in the national semifinals and the Huskies also won that one. They went on to win their first title that year.
The game got off to a slow start as neither team really could find its shooting touch. UConn led 12-9 after one quarter and was up 27-26 at the half. The teams combined to shoot 36% (23 for 64) in the opening 20 minutes. Stanford was able to keep it close by outscoring UConn 20-6 in the paint.
The low-scoring half was reminiscent of the 2010 title game when the teams played in the Alamodome in San Antonio. The Cardinal led that one 20-12 at the half. UConn went on to win that one 53-47 — one of four victories for the Huskies over the Cardinal in the Final Four or championship rounds.
NOSE ISSUES
Lexie Hull had to leave the game a few times in the first half to deal with a bloody nose. She left in the first quarter after getting fouled on a drive. Stanford couldn’t get the blood all cleared up from Hull, so Anna Wilson took the two free throws for her. Hull re-entered the game later on with gauze in her left nostril, but had to leave again just before the half when she stared bleeding again. She played the entire second half without further issues.
HOMECOMING
The game served as a homecoming for Bueckers, who grew up 10 miles from Minneapolis and had many friends and family at the game. She played several times in high school in the state tournament in the Target Center.
HEALING HUSKY
UConn post Dorka Juhasz flew in to join her team two days after she had surgery on her left wrist that she had fractured in the Huskies’ double-OT win over N.C. State in the regional final Monday. Juhasz sat on the bench in sweats, her arm in a sling.
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Up to 1 million barrels of oil a day will be sold from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve for six months starting in May. Biden said the release, the third in the past six months, will serve as a bridge until domestic producers can boost output and bring supply back into balance with demand.
Last month Biden banned U.S. imports from Russia, which produces about 10% of the world's oil.
The first 90 million barrels of SPR oil will be sold between May and July, including 20 million barrels that had already been scheduled to get to market in May. The another 90 million barrels will be released between August and October, the Energy Department said.
The SPR, which currently contains about 568.3 million barrels, the lowest since about May 2002, is held in four sites along coastal Texas and Louisiana. Up to 38.5 million barrels will be sold through July from the two Texas sites, and up to 31.5 million barrels will be sold from the two Louisiana sites, the department said.
Proceeds from the sale will used to refill the reserve at a later date, the White House has said.
(Reporting by Ismail Shakil in Bengaluru and Timothy Gardner in Washington; Editing by David Gregorio and Leslie Adler)
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DECATUR, Ga. (AP) — The Decatur Fire Department touts itself as a bastion of progressiveness, pushing boundaries in an arena of public safety that tends to be entrenched in tradition.
It was the first and remains the only fire department in the United States with an all-female command team, according to city officials. Chief Toni Washington leads the ranks and is supported by Deputy Chief Vera Morrison, her second in command, and Assistant Chief Ninetta Violante.
The three women head up an agency with 55 firefighters, providing steady leadership in one of the most male-dominated lines of work.
“I think that women as a whole bring something unique, something different to organizations that makes us even better as a group,” Washington said.
March was Women’s History Month, a celebration of groundbreaking achievements women have made and to recognize ladies in positions of leadership.
“It gives us an opportunity to highlight some of the shoulders of the women that we’ve had to stand on to be able to get to where we are,” Morrison said. “We still have to break those glass ceilings and shatter those myths.”
Washington, Morrison and Violante are an embodiment of what Women’s History Month represents. Less than 5% of career firefighters across the country are women, according to the National Fire Protection Association. That’s far less than even law enforcement, in which women make up about 13% of the full-time police officers in the U.S., according to federal Bureau of Justice statistics.
Decatur’s fire chiefs are shattering the notion of what epitomizes a good firefighter. About 18% of the city’s fire crews are female, according to department officials.
“I think it pushes us to constantly evolve and be progressive and continue to strive,” Violante said. “While the fire service is deeply based in tradition, I think as females, we are very good at being self-critical. And we use that in a way to analyze how we can always improve.”
The three women were featured on the “Kelly Clarkson Show” in a 2019 episode that focused on their status as the lone female leadership team in the nation.
“That’s not why we got into this. We got into it to do a job that we are very passionate about, and then we wanted to impact change,” Washington said of the distinction.
The trio has 70 years of experience between them. Washington, the most seasoned, will celebrate her 29th year in fire services in September. She hired Morrison and Violante, both of whom have around 20 years of service.
The women have broken barriers in their careers.
When Washington was appointed to lead the department in 2009, she became the city’s first Black and female fire chief. She was the fourth African American woman to lead a fire agency in the country.
In 2015, Morrison became one of the first two Black battalion chiefs in the history of the department, which was established in 1937.
Washington said many fire departments remain steeped in traditions from nearly 100 years ago. She’s been known to incorporate changes in the Decatur fire houses that buck the norm.
One of the traditions Washington has worked to eradicate is the nepotism she said was prevalent in her early years and made it hard for women to break into the field. Often, she said, fire chiefs hired their sons, nephews or other young men who they’d groomed for the jobs.
Female hopefuls were left to fend for themselves during the hiring process, and if they did make it onto the back of a fire truck, there were hurdles in place to ensure they never climbed the ladder up the ranks, according to Washington.
“Unfortunately for a long time, the fire service was a white man’s world,” she said. “We had what we call a ‘good ole boy’ system in place. And if you weren’t part of that ‘good ole boy system,’ you did not get promoted.”
About 20 years ago, many departments began implementing policies to level the playing field during the hiring and promotions processes. Washington has made her own changes, allowing employees more leave time to get training and even establishing programs to pay for their education.
She scrapped the candidate physical abilities test, or CPAT, a nationally accepted time-based agility test most departments use to evaluate new hires. Washington called CPAT a “horrible tradition” because it measures men and women on the same level physically before they ever learn the job. She believes male hopefuls, who tend to score higher on the test, have an unfair advantage because they are naturally stronger.
Now the department relies on more knowledge-based aptitude evaluations to determine fitness for duty.
“It’s getting better,” Washington said. “It’s not anywhere where it needs to be. But you see more of us now than you’ve ever seen before in the history of the fire service.”
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SAINT MARY-OF-THE-WOODS, Ind. (AP) — Gratia, a white alpaca with soulful eyes and splotches of mud adorning its fleece, was the first to make the White Violet Center for Eco-Justice’s Alpaca Encounter an actual encounter, eagerly sauntering up to the crowd attending the event.
But a rose gray alpaca named Georgie soon made the March 26 gathering an event, demonstrating why she’s nicknamed “Lunchbox” when she hoovered up the feed in any set of hands within her orbit.
Tara Elmore, farm projects coordinator for the White Violet Center for Eco-Justice, explained the motivation for the event, calling in “an immersive alpaca experience.”
“We’re letting the community come in and get an up-close-and-personal experience with the alpacas,” Elmore said.
“You can at anytime drive by and go up to the fence. This gets you inside the fence, you get to meet the alpacas and hear about the history of the alpacas, and why they’re so important in our cycle of sustainability.”
Elmore and Ann Testa, the farm projects assistant, led the attendees to the area housing the female Huacaya alpacas. Participants soon had the smaller cousins of the llama originally hailing from the Andes Mountains eating out of their hands. They then took them to the skirting room where the fiber sheared from the alpacas — the animals are sheared once annually; this year it will be on May 9 — is stored.
Fiber from three different sections of the alpacas’ bodies are separated and labeled with the name of the animal it came from.
They demonstrated how the soft and luxurious fiber is woven into yarn via a spinning wheel, then showed off the weaving room where all manner of goods — scarves, hats, socks, blankets, even children’s toys — can be created. Finally, participants were allowed to create a small fiber ornament for themselves through a process called needle felting that used cookie-cutter molds of stars, eggs and alpacas.
White Violet got its first alpacas in 1998. It currently has 40 with a baby due in the spring, down from a one-time high of 80. The animals fit in nicely with the Center for Eco-Justice’s goal of sustainability.
“Alpacas are gentle on the land,” Elmore said. “They nibble grass down, they don’t pull it up by the roots. Their manure is so vital to our program — they put nutrients back into the soil and are great for our compost program. Alpacas are great spokes-animals for sustainability. And we’re able to use that fiber for fiber art projects and scarves and hats.”
“I just like how fluffy they are,” said Adalyn Lighty, there with her brother Alex. The two visit the alpacas at least once every year.
“I just like having fun,” said Alex. “They’re really cute and I like feeding them.”
Sandy Beckman had come all the way from Jasper for the Alpaca Encounter, mainly to learn how to process the fiber from her family’s alpacas.
“My son and his family have alpacas,” she said. “At home we take care of them. We have eight. It’s interesting to see the different fibers. I had bought a spinning wheel. I didn’t know quite how to use it. They told me it was an antique and I should get a different one.”
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AMES, Iowa (AP) — Lucy Slizewski wants to work in the food industry — maybe in ice cream — so she’s proud of the experience she gained in developing a new frozen dessert that’s named after her and available at the Iowa State University Creamery.
“It’s my legacy I’m leaving behind,” said Slizewski, an Iowa State senior from Slinger, Wisconsin, who is studying culinary food science and nutrition science.
The vegan frozen dessert Slizewski made can’t be called ice cream like some of the other products at the creamery because vegan ice cream would be a misnomer — to be vegan, something has to be free of ingredients that came from animals, and that would include dairy.
“Slizewski Swirl” — dark chocolate with cherry — still hits the familiar notes when it comes to texture and taste despite being a plant-based imitation of ice cream, and she said it tends to stay frozen a bit longer than ice cream.
The Ames Tribune reports that Slizewski’s diet is vegetarian, not vegan, but she knew she wanted to create a dessert that’s accessible to more people and that’s what she set out to do through many hours of test kitchen development and consumer trials.
“Going into it, I knew nothing,” Slizewski said of the process of developing Slizewski Swirl, which became available for sale March 21 in pre-packaged containers.
She’s been working at the creamery — located on the second floor of the Food Sciences Building on campus — for about two years, and her work on what would become her namesake dessert, the first named after a student on staff, was part of an internship.
Slizewski said her family grew up as huge ice cream fans — her favorite flavors include chocolate, peanut butter and lavender — but she wanted to create something that’s non-dairy and accessible to anyone with an allergy to eggs.
The basic ingredients for her frozen dessert include coconut milk, pea protein powder and sunflower oil. She had to develop an understanding of those ingredients and how they’re different than dairy as she went along.
One experiment with chickpea powder backfired in an unexpected way. She ended up with a dark chocolate hummus instead of a dessert, but she took it home and ate it with some strawberries.
She estimated she put about 100 hours into development and had 10 or 15 trials, including two consumer taste test panels.
Success — with the final touch being the addition of the same cherry filling that’s part of the creamery’s “Human Sci Sweet Cherry Pie” custard — has led to a first batch of 200 pounds of mix being made, which Slizewski said is enough for about 200 smaller cups and 50 larger ones.
She does not work in the creamery’s storefront, but said that her flavor has been well-received.
She does not get a cut of each sale of Slizewski Swirl. She expects the flavor will continue to be available as long as it sells — even after she graduates in May.
She had not yet seen someone walking around campus with a cup of her namesake dessert in hand, but said that would be a surreal experience if it does happen.
“It makes me really proud,” Slizewski said of her accomplishment. She plans for her professional future to be working in food product research and development.
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Monster waves batter Bondi Beach and surge onto the foreshore as wild weather continues to lash Australia's east coast
- Iconic Bondi Beach lashed by wild weather in Sydney's east on Saturday
- Numerous areas of east coast of Australia hammered by rain and strong winds
- Bureau of Meteorology issued an urgent surf warning for many NSW coastlines
- On NSW central coast at Avoca, a 12ft swell is expected overnight, SES said
Monster waves have battered Bondi Beach, as wild weather continues to also smash the east coast of Australia.
In extraordinary scenes, countless waves crashed past blockades and onto the foreshore on Saturday morning, with the popular swimming pool at Bondi Icebergs virtually invisible.
Waverley Council confirmed the large swells damaged a fence at North Bondi, which resulted in the partial closure of the popular Bondi to Bronte walkway.
The Bureau of Meteorology issued an urgent surf warning for NSW coastal areas on both Saturday and Sunday following this week's relentless downpour.
'Surf and swell conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, boating, and swimming in the following areas,' the bureau said.
Onlookers watch as large waves pound the ocean baths at Bronte Beach in Sydney on Saturday
Windy weather, high tides and large swells are forecast for NSW over the first weekend of April
Onlookers were stunned to see a large swell pound the promenade at Bronte Beach on Saturday
The BOM has forecast 'abnormally high tides and damaging surf' for the east coast of Australia
The ominous warning applies to the coasts of Byron, Coffs, Macquarie, Hunter, Sydney, Illawarra, Batemans and Eden.
At Avoca on the NSW central coast, a king tide described as a 'mini tsunami' has shocked scores of locals.
Furniture and other debris washed into waterfront properties, with some children heard screaming as they fled to safety.
The SES said it was expecting a 1.7m tide with 12ft swell overnight, according to the Daily Telegraph.
The NSW Snowy Mountains is also expecting chilly weather and heavy winds leading into Sunday.
Flood warnings remain in place for parts of the state, including from Bega to the Victorian border and Lismore’s Wilsons River.
Warnings continue for the Clarence, Hastings, Bellinger and Macleay rivers further north.
It comes as residents on Australia's east coast were told to prepare for a lashing of gale force winds that could hit speeds of up to 100km/h, with swells of up to five metres also forecast in some parts.
A cyclone could also develop off Queensland, according to Brisbane Weather's David Taylor.
Mr Taylor warned the cyclone could form within days and has the potential to cross the coast near Cairns or Townsville.
However on Friday, the BOM stated the likelihood of a cyclone forming was 'between five and 20 per cent.'
Over in Western Australia, heavy rainfall and damaging winds have hammered the state's coast.
A deep tropical low is lingering, bringing heavy rain to the western Pilbara and Gascoyne.
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Dave Grohl's wife Jordyn and daughters Violet, 15, and Harper, 12, wear black to pre-Grammy event... after Foo Fighters cancel award show gig following death of Taylor Hawkins
Dave Grohl's wife Jordyn and their daughters Violet, 15, and Harper, 12, posed up together at a pre-Grammys event in Las Vegas on Friday.
His band Foo Fighters have canceled their Grammys performance after their drummer Taylor Hawkins died of a cardiovascular collapse following a suspected overdose.
Dave was not on the red carpet for Friday's MusiCares Person Of The Year event honoring Joni Mitchell, but his wife and two elder daughters made an appearance.
Violet, who has followed father's footsteps into music, took the stage during the festivities to perform Joni's 1974 song Help Me.
Family: Dave Grohl was represented by his wife Jordyn and their daughters Violet, 15, and Harper, 12, at a pre-Grammys event in Las Vegas on Friday
Limelight: Violet, who has followed father's footsteps into music, took the stage during the festivities to perform Joni's 1974 song Help Me
Jordyn and Dave have been married since 2003 and in addition to Violet and Harper they have a seven-year-old daughter called Ophelia.
Violet, Harper and Jordyn all wore black outfits to the MusiCares event on Friday, presumably signaling that they were in mourning for Taylor.
The star-studded affair was thrown at the MGM Grand Marquee Ballroom ahead of Sunday night's Grammys, which will be held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
Performers booked for the MusiCares fete include Chaka Khan, Sara Bareilles, Mickey Guyton, St. Vincent, Pentatonix, Beck, Brandi Carlile and Billy Porter.
Details: Dave was also not on the red carpet for Friday's MusiCares Person Of The Year event honoring Joni Mitchell, but his wife and two elder daughters made an appearance
Place to be: The star-studded affair was thrown at the MGM Grand Marquee Ballroom ahead of Sunday night's Grammys, which will be held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena
A representative for Foo Fighters told Billboard on Thursday that the band were withdrawing from their scheduled gig at the Grammy Awards.
The announcement came two days after the group announced they were scrapping the remainder of their concert bookings.
'It is with great sadness that Foo Fighters confirm the cancellation of all upcoming tour dates in light of the staggering loss of our brother,' they said in a statement.
Taylor, 50, was found dead in his hotel room on March 25 in Bogota, Colombia, where Foo Fighters were scheduled to play the Festival Estereo Picnic that day.
Throwback: Dave described Taylor as his 'brother from another mother, my best friend, a man for whom I would take a bullet' in his memoirs; they are pictured in 2011
The Colombian attorney general announced on Twitter on March 26 that 10 different types of substances were discovered in Taylor's system after his death.
A preliminary toxicology test showed that these substances included opioids, benzodiazepines, THC and tricyclic antidepressants.
An autopsy found he suffered a 'cardiovascular collapse' after a drug binge, with forensic experts saying his heart weighed 'at least 600 grams,' double the average.
His band Foo Fighters, pictured last October, have canceled their Grammys performance after Taylor's death of a cardiovascular collapse following a suspected overdose
Two days after Taylor's death, Dave was seen in floods of tears as he arrived back in Los Angeles and was consoled by loved ones at the airport.
Dave described Taylor as his 'brother from another mother, my best friend, a man for whom I would take a bullet' in his memoirs.
'Together, we have become an unstoppable duo, onstage and off, in pursuit of any and all adventure we can find,' he wrote. 'We are absolutely meant to be, and I am grateful that we found each other in this lifetime.'
Happily married: Jordyn and Dave have been married since 2003 and in addition to Violet and Harper they have a seven-year-old daughter called Ophelia; the couple are pictured in 2016
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As the 2030 World Cup hosting race takes shape, South American football officials said they are still working on a four-nation bid that would celebrate the tournament's 100th birthday in its first home in Uruguay.
The emotional pull of playing games in 2030 at the Centenario Stadium in Montevideo that hosted the 1930 final - won by the home team - is an advantage for South American football body CONMEBOL, its president Alejandro Dominguez said in Qatar.
Respect for Uruguay's place in World Cup history is reflected by speculation in Europe that UEFA's expected 2030 co-hosting bid from Spain and Portugal could also include games in the South American country.
"'Centenario' is a luxury in the (World Cup) story and it is a big thing in football history," Dominguez said in translated comments at a news conference in Doha after being re-elected.
"We think we are going to do the whole World Cup in South America," said the Paraguayan official, whose home country is part of the four-nation bid project with Argentina, Chile and Uruguay that was first floated in 2017.
FIFA already set a 2024 target to pick a host for the tournament in 2030 - 12 years since Europe last hosted, in Russia.
Europe has never gone three straight tournaments without hosting and the continent's broadcast deals still represent a big part of FIFA's World Cup revenue.
However, close ties forged in recent years by Dominguez with UEFA and its president Aleksander Ceferin have fueled speculation that soccer's most powerful continents could cooperate on World Cup hosting.
"At some point we are going to be talking about 2030," said Dominguez, who is due to travel from Qatar to London where UEFA and CONMEBOL share a liaison office. It will be formally opened Monday.
The official South American plan is still to pursue its own bid project, Uruguay soccer president Ignacio Alonso said.
"I don't know from where this (comes)," Alonso said when asked about a potential deal with Spain and Portugal, whose soccer presidents attended part of the CONMEBOL meeting on Friday.
"The original idea was four countries (in South America) and 18 stadiums with the Centenario as the stadium for the final of the World Cup." The expansion of the World Cup to 48 teams - with 80 games instead of 64 later this year in Qatar - has made multi-nation hosting more likely in future. The 2002 edition in Japan and South Korea is the only previous co-hosted World Cup.
The first 48-team tournament will take place in the United States, Canada and Mexico in 2026 - a factor that could count against a purely South American tournament in 2030.
FIFA has never placed back-to-back tournaments in the Americas time zones. The region last hosted in Brazil in 2014.
FIFA rules currently allow an Asian bid for 2030 to follow Qatar in 2022.
China will host the 2023 Asian Cup though expectations have dropped in recent years that it would pursue a World Cup as soon as 2030. Saudi Arabia is bidding for the 2027 Asian Cup, in a contest that includes Qatar, and has clear ambitions to host more international sports events.
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Courtesy of Fightful Select, several matches and segments have been revealed for tonight’s WWE SmackDown on FOX, the WrestleMania 38 go-home show. You can click here for our live coverage and Viewing Party.
The following plans are scheduled for tonight:
* The Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal opens the show
* WWE Intercontinental Champion Ricochet vs. Angel vs. Humberto is next
* A video package on Kevin Owens and WWE Hall of Famer Steve Austin will air
* WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Carmella and Queen Zelina Vega vs. Sasha Banks and Naomi in a non-title match
* Ronda Rousey backstage promo, in-ring promo from SmackDown Women’s Champion Charlotte Flair
* Video package for WWE Champion Brock Lesnar and WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns
* SmackDown Tag Team Champion Jimmy Uso vs. Rick Boogs, which will turn into Boogs, Shinsuke Nakamura and WWE United States Champion Finn Balor vs. The Usos and Austin Theory
* Happy Talk segment with Madcap Moss and Happy Baron Corbin, and Drew McIntyre’s sword as their special guest
Below is the announced line-up as of now:
* The go-home build for WrestleMania 38
* WWE Champion Brock Lesnar and WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns to appear
* Happy Baron Corbin and Madcap Moss host Happy Talk with Drew McIntyre’s sword as their special guest
* WWE Intercontinental Champion Ricochet defends in a Triple Threat against Angel and Humberto
* Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal with Apollo Crews, Commander Azeez, Erik, Ivar, Damian Priest, Shelton Benjamin, Cedric Alexander, Akira Tozawa, Drew Gulak, Reggie, Jinder Mahal, Shanky, R-Truth, Mansoor, Madcap Moss, Robert Roode and WWE United States Champion Finn Balor, plus more names to be revealed
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GREENSBORO, N.C. — The spotlight has been on the players and the coaches meeting on the court, but there are also athletes on the sidelines who arguably have the best seats in the house come game time.
UNC and Duke are making history in the Final Four
"We're about to be a part of the greatest basketball game that's ever been played," Samuel Rennard, UNC cheerleading captain, said.
"It almost feels scripted that this is our game," Jonathan Ortega, Duke cheerleader said.
Throughout every basket made, unexpected win or heartbreaking loss, the cheerleaders have been there by the team's side.
"These are opportunities that are once in a lifetime and I'm grateful for the opportunity to have those front row seats because I know so many people that would die to have those seats," Rennard said,
The seats are even more special this year after the sidelines were empty the past two years due to the pandemic.
"I can't even describe some of the emotions of just being literally right there on the court. It's also been great because my parents get to see me on TV and they always send me pictures of my face so it's cool," Ortega said.
It's also significant because the biggest rivals will battle it out on the court with one moving on to the NCAA National Championship.
"We want to play Duke, but we don't want to play Duke," Rennard said.
"We couldn't be more excited. I was really hoping it was UNC. I think the rivalry really pushes everyone to be the best that they can be," Reagan Glass, Duke cheerleader, said.
As the players practice for this once in a lifetime game, the girls and guys on the sidelines aren't just spectators. They believe in their blue.
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National teleconference on workplace safety held in Beijing
BEIJING, April 1 (Xinhua) -- The Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee attached great importance to the crash of the China Eastern Airlines flight MU5735 aircraft after it took place. Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, president of the People's Republic of China and chairman of the Central Military Commission, delivered important instructions, requiring that all-out efforts be made in search and rescue and the aftermath be properly handled. He sent leaders from the State Council to Wuzhou, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, to guide this work. He gave important instructions on workplace safety on March 24 and heard a report on the handling of the crash at a meeting convened by the Standing Committee of the CPC Central Committee Political Bureau on March 31, at which Xi delivered a speech and arrangements were made for the follow-up work.
In his instructions on March 24, Xi pointed out that accidents occurred frequently in transport, construction and coal mines recently. The MU5735 crash in particular rang alarm bells again about workplace safety.
Xi stressed that Party committees and governments should take equal responsibility regarding workplace safety, and all officials should both fulfill duties and ensure workplace safety. He also underlined the need to maintain joint management and hold those who neglect their duties accountable. Industries, governments and enterprises should all assume responsibility for workplace safety. From practical work, we can see that there is still room for improvement in some regions and industries regarding workplace safety accountability and implementation of safety measures. Party committees and governments at all levels should act on the people-centered development philosophy, always put the people and their lives first, and adopt a holistic approach to development and safety. They should always maintain a high level of vigilance as if treading on thin ice to deliver a solid performance concerning workplace safety, and must never drop their guard. Accidents resulting from irresponsibility and dereliction of duty will be seriously investigated and people involved be held accountable. Principal leaders of Party committees and governments at all levels should coordinate safety work directly. Other officials should also perform conscientiously their responsibilities regarding workplace safety at every level. We must firmly oppose pointless formalities and bureaucratism. China will launch a nationwide inspection on workplace safety, crack down on violations of safety rules and laws, and eliminate all risks and hidden dangers with a strong hand, so as to resolutely prevent major and serious accidents and protect people's lives and property.
In his instructions, Premier Li Keqiang, also a member of the Standing Committee of the CPC Central Committee Political Bureau, said the current workplace safety situation is still complex and grave. Under the guidance of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, all local authorities and all relevant departments should fully implement the decisions and arrangements of the CPC Central Committee and the State Council, always put the people and their lives first, coordinate development and safety, and ensure there is no absence of accountability and measures are effectively implemented so as to prevent major and serious accidents. We will launch a campaign to promote workplace safety, draw lessons from recent accidents, reflect on the lessons, launch a comprehensive safety inspection to defuse major risks in a timely manner. We will severely punish violations of workplace safety laws and regulations in major industries such as mining, hazardous chemicals, construction, transport and fire safety. Those who do their work perfunctorily or fail to deliver will be held accountable. We will strengthen systemic governance, address problems at the source, focus on resolving acute issues affecting workplace safety, and speed up the construction of major safety projects so as to lay a solid foundation for workplace safety and better ensure safety for development.
To implement General Secretary Xi Jinping's important instructions, a national teleconference on workplace safety was held recently in Beijing to make arrangements for fully assuming safety responsibilities and improving workplace safety across the board. Liu He, a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and director of the Work Safety Committee of the State Council, addressed the conference. State Councilors Wang Yong and Zhao Kezhi, who are both deputy directors of the Work Safety Committee, attended the conference.
Fifteen measures to further strengthen workplace safety accountability and prevent major and serious accidents were arranged at the conference. They are:
-- Ensure that local Party committees be responsible for workplace safety;
-- Ensure that local governments be responsible for workplace safety;
-- Ensure that the competent departments be responsible for safety supervision;
-- Call to account leaders and supervisors for any violations of safety regulations;
-- Ensure that leaders of enterprises assume principal responsibilities for workplace safety;
-- Launch a nationwide work safety inspection right away;
-- Firmly hold to the red line for work safety in project approvals;
-- Crack down on illegal subcontracting and license renting;
-- Strengthen safety management in labor dispatch and flexible employment;
-- Strike hard at illegal production and business operations;
-- Address lax and weak law enforcement and inspection;
-- Strengthen the safety supervision law enforcement contingent;
-- Reward those who report hidden risks in workplace safety;
-- Punish those who cover up, misreport, underreport or late report accidents;
-- Coordinate efforts to promote economic development, respond to COVID-19 and ensure workplace safety.
Party committees and governments at all levels must put into practice General Secretary Xi Jinping's instructions to the letter, stressed the conference. Everyone should enhance political awareness and take efforts to emphasize both development and safety and prioritize workplace safety as important measures to apply the new development philosophy in full, in the right way and in all fields of endeavor. In project approval, the red line of safety must never be crossed; in chemical industry, local safety and security risks must be prevented. Leading officials at all levels must fully perform their responsibilities, clearly define their respective tasks, and take solid, effective action. While strictly complying with the provisions in the amended Law on Workplace Safety that industries, governments and enterprises shall all assume responsibility for workplace safety, all relevant departments must quickly clarify and take on their responsibilities based on division of power, duty and locality. Swift steps will be taken to identify major risks and hidden dangers; once found, they will be listed, requirements made, responsibilities defined, and timelines set for remedy. Serious violations of law such as illegal mining and misreporting will be severely punished. All these will help halt the frequent occurrence of accidents.
Minister of emergency management briefed on the country's workplace safety situation. Leaders of Guizhou Province and Civil Aviation Administration of China gave speeches at the conference.
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READING, Pa. - Reading gets five goals from five different scorers in a 5-1 win over Trois-Rivieres on the road.
The Royals fighting for seeding in the postseason at this point, having already secured their spot in the Kelly Cup Playoffs. Friday was the first of three games in the Canada this weekend.
Reading scoring in each period, doubling up the Lions in the first period to take the lead and run with with it. Frank DiChara and Thomas Ebbing finishing with a goal and assist in the win.
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China-EU economic cooperation shows strong resilience, vitality
BEIJING, April 2 (Xinhua) -- Despite a weak global recovery hobbled by the protracted pandemic, economic cooperation between China and the European Union (EU) has demonstrated strong resilience and vitality with deepening connections in various fields.
Official data showed China's trade with the EU in 2021 amounted to 828.1 billion U.S. dollars, up 27.5 percent year on year, hitting a record high.
In the first two months this year, bilateral trade between China and the EU jumped 14.8 percent, year on year, to 137.1 billion U.S. dollars, making the EU the largest trading partner of China during the period, official data showed.
The Business Confidence Survey 2021, published by the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China last year, shows that since the outbreak of COVID-19, the Chinese market has become the most important haven for European enterprises.
Most surveyed European enterprises saw their profits in China above their global average, and around 60 percent of them plan to expand their business in the country.
The business performance of Chinese enterprises in European countries also defied headwinds.
According to an annual report released by the China Chamber of Commerce to the EU, Chinese enterprises recorded a total turnover of 150.3 billion euros (166.3 billion U.S. dollars) in the 27 EU member states in 2020, up 1.4 percent year on year, creating 320,000 job opportunities.
The trade of agri-food products is a vital area of China-EU cooperation. March 1 this year marked the first anniversary of the entry into force of the China-EU agreement on geographical indications, a treaty inked to improve bilateral trade of agri-food products and strengthen China-EU economic ties.
By 2021, over 240 China-EU geographical indications have been mutually recognized and protected, setting a milestone for bilateral trade ties and cooperation of intellectual property protection between the two parties.
At an online seminar on EU-China agri-food trade relations Thursday, Yu Jianhua, China's international trade representative and vice minister of commerce, said the two sides should expand trade volume, enhance cooperation, and jointly provide a favorable environment for agri-food products trade.
As two primary markets dedicated to boosting green and digital transformation, China and Europe are also in sync with their commitments to promote low-carbon development.
Equipped with wind turbines manufactured in Denmark, Fuxin City, a former highly coal-dependent city in northeast China's Liaoning Province, has embarked on a green development path.
After being connected to the grid, the wind turbines are expected to send about 29 million kWh of electricity to the power grid annually, saving 9,000 tonnes of standard coal and reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 24,000 tonnes a year.
On the other end of the Eurasian continent, China is also helping Europe save energy and reduce emissions. Electric buses from BYD, China's electric automaker, can be seen in more than 100 cities in more than 20 European countries, accounting for about 20 percent of the market share of European electric buses.
"China and the EU have made massive contributions to the green shift of global energy consumption and economic recovery," Zhang Jianhua, head of China's National Energy Administration, said at the 10th China-EU energy dialogue Thursday.
Under shifting global circumstances, both sides will further enhance cooperation and inject more positive energy into the global energy market, said Zhang.
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East Division
Central Division
Note: x - clinched playoff berth; y - clinched division; Two points for a team winning in overtime or shootout; the team losing in overtime or shootout receives one which is registered in the OTL or SOL columns.
Tuesday's results
Winnipeg 8 Moose Jaw 1
Wednesday's results
Everett at Portland, 7 p.m.
Prince Albert 2 Brandon 1
Swift Current 6 Lethbridge 4
Regina 3 Saskatoon 2
Calgary 3 Medicine Hat 2
Kamloops 8 Prince George 2
Friday's results
Calgary 5 Swift Current 2
Saskatoon 4 Moose Jaw 1
Brandon 4 Prince Albert 2
Winnipeg 7 Regina 0
Lethbridge 6 Medicine Hat 3
Spokane 6 Kamloops 5
Kelowna 9 Prince George 2
Portland 5 Everett 4 (OT)
Seattle 6 Tri-City 4
Saturday's results
Edmonton at Red Deer, 7 p.m.
Lethbridge at Medicine Hat, 7 p.m.
Brandon at Saskatoon, 7 p.m.
Seattle at Portland, 6 p.m.
Winnipeg at Moose Jaw, 7 p.m.
Regina at Prince Albert, 7 p.m.
Everett at Tri-City, 6:05 p.m.
Spokane at Vancouver, 7 p.m.
Victoria at Kelowna, 7:05 p.m.
Sunday's games
Swift Current at Calgary, 2 p.m.
Kamloops at Prince George, 2 p.m.
Red Deer at Edmonton, 4 p.m.
Spokane at Vancouver, 4 p.m.
Tuesday's games
Regina at Brandon, 7 p.m.
Saskatoon at Medicine Hat, 7 p.m.
Kelowna at Prince George, 7 p.m.
Wednesday's games
Saskatoon at Lethbridge, 7 p.m.
Kelowna at Prince George, 7 p.m.
Everett at Spokane, 7:05 p.m.
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On the auspicious occasion of Ugadi & Gudi Padwa, the 'Animal' team is elated to announce that actress Rashmika Mandanna will join its stellar cast. The magnum opus directorial of Sandeep Reddy Vanga, with an all-star ensemble cast of Ranbir Kapoor, Anil Kapoor and Bobby Deol in key roles will now see the national crush Rashmika Mandanna as the female lead. The crime drama has already stirred much anticipation amongst the audiences even before going to the floors due to a subtle yet powerful title teaser released earlier and the names associated with it.
The movie will commence its shoot this summer with an anticipated release date of 11th August 2023. Meanwhile, trade analyst Taran Adarsh also made the announcement of the same and wrote, "RASHMIKA MANDANNA JOINS 'ANIMAL' TEAM... #RashmikaMandanna joins the cast of #RanbirKapoor and director Sandeep Reddy Vanga's [#ArjunReddy, #KabirSingh] first collaboration #Animal... Costars #AnilKapoor and #BobbyDeol... 11 Aug 2023 #IndependenceDay wknd release. #BhushanKumar."
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According to the reports, the role was previously being played by Parineeti Chopra who decided to back out after she was offered Imtiaz Ali’s upcoming project, Chamkila. A report in Pinkvilla said, "They wanted a fresh cast, rather than repeating the pairing of RK with another actress. The duo feels that both RK and Rashmika will set the screen on fire with their chemistry in Animal. The two share an interesting dynamic in the film."
Ever since the announcement of the film, it has been in the discussion for its genre and powerful cast. Not only this but its title teaser released by the makers last year left the audience enthralled.
Animal is produced by Bhushan Kumar & Krishan Kumar's T-Series, Murad Khetani's Cine1 Studios and Pranay Reddy Vanga's Bhadrakali Pictures.
Speaking about Mandanna, she works primarily in Kannada and Telugu films, is best known for her performances in movies such as “Geetha Govindam”, “Devadas”, “Yajamana”, and “Dear Comrade". The actor, whose last release was Allu Arjun-led "Pushpa", is set to make her Bollywood debut with spy thriller “Mission Majnu”, opposite Sidharth Malhotra. She will also be seen in another Hindi movie “Goodbye” alongside megastar Amitabh Bachchan.
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The Biden administration will end a COVID-related rule that effectively blocked migrants at the border. Hundreds of law enforcement officers were redeployed to process new arrivals and evaluate asylum requests.
The Biden admnistration has promised a more humane approach to migrants fleeing poverty and violence
The US will end a pandemic-era policy, put in place by former President Donald Trump in March 2020, that turned back asylum seekers at the US-Mexico border.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Friday that the rule would end on May 23. The agency had put the rule in place to protect the country from COVID-19.
It required the expulsion of both unauthorized single adults and family units arriving at the US-Mexico border and would not allow them to apply for asylum.
"After considering current public health conditions and an increased availability of tools to fight COVID-19… the CDC Director has determined that an Order suspending the right to introduce migrants into the United States is no longer necessary," the CDC said.
While the American Civil Liberties Union of Texas welcomed the decision, some politicians, both centrist Democrats and Republicans, criticized it.
Alejandro Mayorkas, the secretary for the Department of Homeland Security, said as many as 600 law enforcement officers were redeployed to the border to "process new arrivals, evaluate asylum requests, and quickly remove those who do not qualify for protection."
The US Customs and Border Protection said there were 1.7 million encounters between authorities and migrants at the US-Mexico border in 2021, a figure four times higher than 2020. The figure could rise this year.
In the wake of the Russian invasion on their country, hundreds of Ukrainians have also fled to the US-Mexico border, hoping that authorities will let them in to see family and friends in the US.
Many are camping in the Mexican border city of Tijuana, hoping for US asylum.
The Biden administration on March 24 said that the United States would accept up to 100,000 Ukrainians fleeing the Russian invasion.
So far, more than 3.5 million Ukrainians have fled war to other European countries.
Meanwhile, migrants traveling in a caravan from Central America, headed to the US, clashed with Mexican security forces on a highway in southern Mexico on Friday.
The caravan forced their way through a first roadblock set up by police personnel, but scuffles broke out as they made their way through rows of National Guard troops blocking the path with shields.
A number of migrants have been detained, while others either handed themselves over to authorities or fled.
The US Customs and Border Protection said there were 1.7 million encounters between authorities and migrants at the US-Mexico border in 2021, a figure four times higher than 2020.
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Casper Ruud booked his place in his first Masters 1000 final with a comfortable win over Francisco Cerundolo at the Miami Open.
The Norwegian needed one hour and 34 minutes to wrap up a 6-4 6-1 win that moves him one more win from a second tour title of the season.
Ruud, the world number eight, had bounced into the last four on the back of a three-set win over Alexander Zverev, and was not unduly troubled by the world number 103.
The Argentinian’s progress to the last four on his Masters 1000 debut had been assisted by the respective retirements of Reilly Opelka and Jannik Sinner early in their matches due to injury.
After the pair exchanged early breaks, Ruud stepped up and broke again in the 10th game to seal the opening set.
Saving all four break points against him in the second, he broke Cerundolo twice more as he eased over the line in style.
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Celtic have been handed a major boost ahead of Sunday’s trip to Ibrox with the news that Kyogo Furuhashi and Tom Rogic will be available to face Rangers.
The only player who will be missing for the cinch Premiership leaders is James Forrest, who sits out again with a minor muscle problem.
Furuhashi has not played since aggravating a hamstring injury on Boxing Day, having netted 16 goals since his summer arrival.
Manager Ange Postecoglou said: “He is a very good player and he had a fantastic first half of the season. We were disappointed for him that the injury came along and kept him out for quite a while.
“But we know the kind of impact he can have, he has already had a massive impact on our season and once he’s up and ready and out there again, I’m sure he will be looking to make a similar impact.”
Rogic missed Australia’s World Cup qualifiers after picking up an injury in the 4-0 win over Ross County and Postecoglou previously stated the midfielder would be out for the “medium term”.
But the influential playmaker returned to training in midweek and might not miss a match.
“If we had a game last weekend he wouldn’t have played, he didn’t train all last week,” Postecoglou said. “He missed Monday and Tuesday but he has put in a couple of sessions now and he feels good so he is available again.”
Japan forward Daizen Maeda has also shaken off fitness concerns after missing his country’s final qualifiers.
“Everyone has got through the international period well,” Postecoglou said. “The only one who is not available for the weekend is James Forrest, he has still got a bit of a niggle.
“He is ruled out but everyone else returned from international duty okay and the rest of them have been training all week.”
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Everton manager Frank Lampard does not believe Richarlison has struggled with the burden of being the team’s senior striker this season.
Injury has restricted England international Dominic Calvert-Lewin to just 11 appearances and in his absence the Brazilian, who has played most of his career out wide, has had to be the nominal centre-forward.
A paltry return of just five goals (four in the league) in 23 matches means Richarlison is only third behind summer signings Andros Townsend – whose season has been ended by a knee injury – and Demarai Gray.
The 24-year-old has scored only one Premier League goal since early December but Lampard, who saw the Brazil international score in his first match in charge after taking over from Rafael Benitez, does not think the responsibility has weighed heavy on the player.
“I think the burden of wanting to score goals is a natural one for a goalscorer. I see a hungry player who shows that in his performance a lot,” he said ahead of Sunday’s trip to West Ham.
“It’s the the way I’d want it, I was a similar player myself. I don’t think it is a burden in terms of negative sense.
“It is good burden and when we get a better output from the top end of the pitch we will see results.”
Richarlison will be helped by the return to fitness of Calvert-Lewin, who has made just three starts for Lampard due to illness and injury.
All the striker’s three goals this season came in the opening three matches of the season before a thigh injury sidelined him for more than four months.
“The (international) break has been positive for Dominic. I haven’t had much benefit of him in the league – I think three starts – and he was playing short of fitness,” added the Toffees boss.
“A striker needs to be 100 per cent and we have worked well with him over the last couple of weeks.
“Without putting any undue pressure on him, because it’s tough to be a striker with expectation, but he’s in a good place.”
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TX Corpus Christi TX Zone Forecast for Friday, April 1, 2022
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National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
323 AM CDT Sat Apr 2 2022
TXZ343-022115-
Coastal Nueces-
Including the cities of Corpus Christi and Flour Bluff
323 AM CDT Sat Apr 2 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then clearing. Highs in the
lower 80s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to 10 to
15 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. East winds 10 to 15 mph, diminishing
to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. East winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts
up to 25 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers after
midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. East winds 15 to 20 mph,
becoming southeast around 10 mph after midnight. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms,
mainly in the morning. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance
of rain 30 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of
rain 30 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Warmer
with highs in the upper 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 90.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny, windy, cooler with highs in the upper 70s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
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TXZ443-022115-
Nueces Islands-
323 AM CDT Sat Apr 2 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then clearing. Highs in the
lower 70s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to east 10 to
15 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. East winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. East winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts
up to 25 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers after
midnight. Near steady temperature in the upper 60s. Southeast
winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. Southeast winds 10 to
15 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of
rain 30 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of
rain 30 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly
sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 80.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly clear. Windy with lows in the mid 60s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny, windy with highs in the mid 70s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
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TXZ243-022115-
Inland Nueces-
Including the cities of Robstown, Tuloso, and Bishop
323 AM CDT Sat Apr 2 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then clearing. Highs in the
upper 80s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to 10 to
15 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. East winds 10 to 15 mph,
diminishing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly
sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. East winds 10 to 15 mph,
increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers after
midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with
gusts up to 30 mph, diminishing to around 10 mph after midnight.
Chance of rain 20 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Windy with highs in the mid 80s. Southeast winds
15 to 20 mph, increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Chance
of rain 20 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Windy with lows in the upper 60s.
Chance of rain 30 percent.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then clearing. Warmer
with highs in the mid 90s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the upper 90s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 60.
.THURSDAY...Sunny, windy and not as warm with highs in the mid
80s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
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TXZ234-022115-
Victoria-
Including the city of Victoria
323 AM CDT Sat Apr 2 2022
.TODAY...Partly sunny with a slight chance of showers this
morning, then sunny this afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s.
Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to north 10 to 15 mph
this afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows around 60. East winds 10 to 15 mph, diminishing to
5 to 10 mph after midnight.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then clearing. Highs in
the mid 80s. East winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to southeast
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy
with a slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid
60s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds 10 to
15 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of
rain 50 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then clearing. Warmer
with highs in the lower 90s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs around 90.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny, windy and not as warm with highs around 80.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
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TXZ239-022115-
Webb-
Including the cities of Aguilares, Columbia Bridge, Laredo,
and Orvil
323 AM CDT Sat Apr 2 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then clearing. Highs in the
lower 90s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then clearing. Highs in
the lower 90s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to
25 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Southeast winds 15 to
20 mph, diminishing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with
gusts up to 25 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of
rain 30 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the upper 90s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 100.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Not as warm with highs in the mid 80s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
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TXZ242-022115-
Inland Kleberg-
Including the cities of Kingsville, Loyola Beach, Ricardo,
and Riviera
323 AM CDT Sat Apr 2 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming mostly sunny.
Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing
to 10 to 15 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. East winds 10 to 15 mph,
diminishing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly
sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. East winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing
to 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers after
midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph,
diminishing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Southeast winds 10 to
15 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph in the
afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then clearing. Warmer
with highs in the mid 90s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 100.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 60.
.THURSDAY...Sunny, windy and not as warm with highs in the mid
80s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
$$
TXZ342-022115-
Coastal Kleberg-
323 AM CDT Sat Apr 2 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming mostly sunny.
Highs in the lower 80s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing
to 10 to 15 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. East winds 10 to
15 mph, diminishing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. East winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts
up to 25 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers after
midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Chance of rain 20 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs around 80. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with
gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Highs in
the upper 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny, windy, cooler with highs in the upper 70s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
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TXZ442-022115-
Kleberg Islands-
323 AM CDT Sat Apr 2 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming mostly sunny.
Highs in the mid 70s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to
10 to 15 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. East winds 10 to
15 mph, diminishing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. East winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts
up to 25 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers after
midnight. Near steady temperature in the upper 60s. Southeast
winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph
with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly
sunny. Highs around 80.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny, windy with highs in the mid 70s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
$$
TXZ344-022115-
Coastal San Patricio-
Including the cities of Portland and Ingleside
323 AM CDT Sat Apr 2 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then clearing. Highs in the
mid 80s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to 10 to 15 mph
this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. East winds 10 to 15 mph, diminishing
to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly
sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. East winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing
to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers after
midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Chance of rain 20 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds 10 to
15 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of
rain 30 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of
rain 30 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Warmer
with highs in the upper 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny, windy, cooler with highs in the upper 70s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
$$
TXZ244-022115-
Inland San Patricio-
Including the cities of Sinton, Mathis, Taft, and Odem
323 AM CDT Sat Apr 2 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then clearing. Highs in the
upper 80s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to 10 to
15 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. East winds 10 to 15 mph,
diminishing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Highs in
the lower 80s. East winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers after
midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with
gusts up to 30 mph, diminishing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
Chance of rain 20 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds 10 to
15 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph in the
afternoon. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then clearing. Warmer
with highs in the lower 90s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the mid 90s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny, windy and not as warm with highs in the lower
80s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
$$
TXZ245-022115-
Coastal Aransas-
Including the cities of Rockport and Fulton
323 AM CDT Sat Apr 2 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then clearing. Highs in the
lower 80s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to 10 to
15 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. East winds 10 to 15 mph,
diminishing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly
sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. East winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing
to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers after
midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Chance of rain 20 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds 10 to
15 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of
rain 40 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Highs in
the upper 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny, windy with highs around 80.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs around 80.
$$
TXZ345-022115-
Aransas Islands-
323 AM CDT Sat Apr 2 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers this
morning, then mostly sunny this afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to east 10 to 15 mph this
afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. East winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. East winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers after
midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with
gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 10 to
15 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly
sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 80.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy and windy. Lows in the lower
60s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny, windy with highs in the mid 70s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
$$
TXZ346-022115-
Coastal Refugio-
Including the cities of Bayside and Austwell
323 AM CDT Sat Apr 2 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then clearing. Highs in the
mid 80s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to 10 to 15 mph
this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows around 60. East winds 10 to 15 mph, diminishing to
5 to 10 mph after midnight.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly
sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. East winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing
to southeast 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers after
midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Chance of rain 20 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs around 80. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph,
increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Highs in
the upper 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
$$
TXZ246-022115-
Inland Refugio-
Including the cities of Refugio, McFaddin, and Woodsboro
323 AM CDT Sat Apr 2 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then clearing. Highs in the
upper 80s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to 10 to
15 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows around 60. East winds 10 to 15 mph, diminishing to
5 to 10 mph after midnight.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Highs in
the lower 80s. East winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to southeast
10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers after
midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Chance of rain 20 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs around 80. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph,
increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then clearing. Warmer
with highs in the lower 90s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Not as warm with highs in the lower 80s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
$$
TXZ247-022115-
Inland Calhoun-
Including the city of Kamay
323 AM CDT Sat Apr 2 2022
.TODAY...Partly sunny with a slight chance of showers this
morning, then sunny this afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s.
Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to north 10 to 15 mph
this afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. East winds 10 to 15 mph,
diminishing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then clearing. Highs
around 80. East winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to southeast 10 to
15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast
winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs around 80. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph,
increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny, windy, cooler with highs in the upper 70s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
$$
TXZ347-022115-
Coastal Calhoun-
Including the cities of Magnolia Beach and Port Lavaca
323 AM CDT Sat Apr 2 2022
.TODAY...Partly sunny with a slight chance of showers this
morning, then sunny this afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s.
Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to 10 to 15 mph this
afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. East winds 10 to 15 mph,
diminishing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. East winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast
winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds 10 to
15 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of
rain 50 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Highs in
the mid 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 60.
.THURSDAY...Sunny, windy with highs in the upper 70s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
$$
TXZ447-022115-
Calhoun Islands-
323 AM CDT Sat Apr 2 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers this
morning, then sunny this afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to east 10 to 15 mph this
afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. East winds 10 to 15 mph,
diminishing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly
sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. East winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts
up to 25 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers after
midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with
gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph
with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly
sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 80.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly clear. Windy with lows in the lower 60s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny, windy with highs in the mid 70s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
$$
TXZ233-022115-
Goliad-
Including the city of Goliad
323 AM CDT Sat Apr 2 2022
.TODAY...Partly sunny this morning, then clearing. Highs in the
upper 80s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to north 10 to
15 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows around 60. East winds 10 to 15 mph, diminishing to
5 to 10 mph after midnight.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then clearing. Highs in
the mid 80s. East winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to southeast
10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy
with a slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower
60s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph, diminishing to 5 to 10 mph
after midnight. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds 10 to
15 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of
rain 50 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then clearing. Warmer
with highs in the lower 90s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Not as warm with highs around 80.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
$$
TXZ232-022115-
Bee-
Including the city of Beeville
323 AM CDT Sat Apr 2 2022
.TODAY...Partly sunny this morning, then clearing. Highs in the
upper 80s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows around 60. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then clearing. Highs in
the mid 80s. East winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to southeast
10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy
with a slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower
60s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph, diminishing to 5 to 10 mph
after midnight. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds 10 to
15 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph in the
afternoon. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then clearing. Warmer
with highs in the mid 90s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Not as warm with highs in the lower 80s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
$$
TXZ241-022115-
Jim Wells-
Including the cities of Alice and Orange Grove
323 AM CDT Sat Apr 2 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then clearing. Highs around
90. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. East winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming
southeast 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Highs in
the upper 80s. East winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to southeast
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers after
midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with
gusts up to 30 mph, diminishing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
Chance of rain 20 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Southeast winds 10 to
15 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph in the
afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then clearing. Warmer
with highs in the upper 90s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 100.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny, windy and not as warm with highs in the mid
80s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 50.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
$$
TXZ231-022115-
Live Oak-
Including the cities of George West and Three Rivers
323 AM CDT Sat Apr 2 2022
.TODAY...Partly sunny this morning, then clearing. Highs in the
lower 90s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows around 60. East winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming
southeast 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then clearing. Highs in
the upper 80s. East winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to southeast
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy
with a slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid
60s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph,
diminishing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Southeast
winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to
30 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then clearing. Warmer
with highs in the mid 90s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the upper 90s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Not as warm with highs in the mid 80s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
$$
TXZ240-022115-
Duval-
Including the cities of Freer, Benavides, and San Diego
323 AM CDT Sat Apr 2 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then clearing. Highs around
90. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Highs in
the upper 80s. East winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to southeast
10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy
with a slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid
60s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph, diminishing to 10 to 15 mph
after midnight. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.MONDAY...Cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. A
slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper
80s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph
with gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy
with a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows
in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then clearing. Hot with
highs in the upper 90s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 100.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Not as warm with highs in the mid 80s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
$$
TXZ229-022115-
La Salle-
Including the city of Cotulla
323 AM CDT Sat Apr 2 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then clearing. Highs in the
lower 90s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then clearing. Highs in
the lower 90s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to 10 to
15 mph in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Southeast winds 15 to
20 mph, diminishing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. Southeast winds 10 to
15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the upper 90s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the upper 90s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 60.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Not as warm with highs in the mid 80s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
$$
TXZ230-022115-
McMullen-
Including the cities of Calliham, Cross, Loma Alta, and Tilden
323 AM CDT Sat Apr 2 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then clearing. Highs in the
lower 90s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then clearing. Highs in
the lower 90s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to 10 to
15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy
with a slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid
60s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph, diminishing to 10 to 15 mph
after midnight. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Southeast winds 10 to
15 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of
rain 20 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy
with a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows
in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the upper 90s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the upper 90s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Not as warm with highs in the mid 80s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
$$
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TX San Angelo TX Zone Forecast for Friday, April 1, 2022
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376 FPUS54 KSJT 020834
ZFPSJT
Zone Forecast Product for Texas
National Weather Service San Angelo TX
334 AM CDT Sat Apr 2 2022
TXZ127-022115-
Taylor-
Including the city of Abilene
334 AM CDT Sat Apr 2 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. North winds 10 to 15 mph,
becoming northeast this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Southeast winds 10 to
15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Not as cool with highs in the upper 80s. South
winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the
upper 50s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
Chance of rain 50 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the
afternoon. Cooler with highs in the lower 70s. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight.
Lows around 50. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Not as cool with highs in the mid 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
Highs in the lower 70s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid
40s. Highs around 70.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
$$
TXZ072-022115-
Tom Green-
Including the cities of Carlsbad, San Angelo, and Wall
334 AM CDT Sat Apr 2 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. South winds 15 to 20 mph
with gusts up to 30 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s. South winds 15 to 20 mph
with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then partly sunny with showers and
thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs around 80. South
winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming southwest in the afternoon. Gusts up
to 30 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of
rain 20 percent.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs
in the mid 70s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
$$
TXZ140-022115-
Brown-
Including the cities of Brownwood and Indian Creek
334 AM CDT Sat Apr 2 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. East winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. South winds 15 to
20 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a slight
chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Not as cool
with lows in the upper 50s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts
up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the
afternoon. Cooler with highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight.
Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Not as cool with highs in the mid 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
Highs in the mid 70s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid
40s. Highs in the lower 70s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
$$
TXZ054-022115-
Nolan-
Including the city of Sweetwater
334 AM CDT Sat Apr 2 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. North winds 10 to 15 mph,
becoming northeast 5 to 10 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Southeast winds 10 to
15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Not as cool with highs in the upper 80s. South
winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the
upper 50s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
Chance of rain 50 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the
afternoon. Much cooler with highs in the lower 70s. East winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight.
Lows around 50. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Not as cool with highs in the mid 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
Highs in the lower 70s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs
around 70.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
$$
TXZ169-022115-
Kimble-
Including the cities of Cleo, Junction, London, Roosevelt,
Segovia, and Telegraph
334 AM CDT Sat Apr 2 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. East winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming southeast after midnight.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph
with gusts up to 25 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. South winds 15 to 20 mph
with gusts up to 30 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs around 80. South winds 10 to 15 mph with
gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of
rain 50 percent.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs
in the lower 80s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper
40s. Highs in the mid 70s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
Highs in the upper 70s.
$$
TXZ154-022115-
McCulloch-
Including the cities of Brady, Fife, Lohn, Rochelle, and Voca
334 AM CDT Sat Apr 2 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs around 80. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph,
becoming north this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. East winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming southeast after midnight.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. South winds 15 to 20 mph
with gusts up to 30 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows
in the upper 50s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to
30 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the
afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph
with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight.
Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the upper
80s. Lows in the upper 50s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny, cooler with highs in the upper 70s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper
40s. Highs in the lower 70s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
Highs in the upper 70s.
$$
TXZ098-022115-
Haskell-
Including the cities of Irby and Haskell
334 AM CDT Sat Apr 2 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. North winds 5 to 10 mph,
becoming northeast 10 to 15 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Not as cool with highs in the upper 80s. South
winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly in the
evening. Lows in the mid 50s. South winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming
southwest 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the morning, then showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Much cooler with highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight.
Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Not as cool with highs in the upper 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
Highs in the lower 70s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
.THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs around 70.
Lows around 40.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
$$
TXZ099-022115-
Throckmorton-
Including the cities of Throckmorton and Woodson
334 AM CDT Sat Apr 2 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. North winds 10 to 15 mph,
becoming northeast this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Not as cool with highs in the upper 80s. South
winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly in the
evening. Lows in the mid 50s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts
up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the morning, then showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Much cooler with highs in the upper 60s. East winds 10 to 15 mph
with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight.
Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Not as cool with highs in the mid 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows around 50. Highs in
the lower 70s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs
in the mid 70s.
$$
TXZ049-022115-
Fisher-
Including the city of Gannon
334 AM CDT Sat Apr 2 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. North winds 5 to 10 mph,
becoming east this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny, warmer with highs around 90. South winds 15 to
20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 50s. South winds 15 to 20 mph.
Chance of rain 50 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the
afternoon. Much cooler with highs around 70. Northeast winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight.
Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Not as cool with highs in the upper 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
Highs in the lower 70s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs
in the lower 70s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
Highs in the upper 70s.
$$
TXZ113-022115-
Jones-
Including the cities of Stamford, Stith, Anson, Funston, Truby,
Tuxedo, and Hamlin
334 AM CDT Sat Apr 2 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. North winds 10 to 15 mph,
becoming northeast this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Southeast winds 10 to
15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Not as cool with highs in the upper 80s. South
winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the
mid 50s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance
of rain 50 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the
afternoon. Much cooler with highs in the lower 70s. East winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight.
Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Not as cool with highs in the upper 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
Highs in the lower 70s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs
in the lower 70s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
$$
TXZ114-022115-
Shackelford-
Including the city of Albany
334 AM CDT Sat Apr 2 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. North winds 5 to 10 mph,
becoming northeast 10 to 15 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows around 50. East winds 5 to 10 mph,
becoming southeast 10 to 15 mph after midnight.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Not as cool with highs in the upper 80s. South
winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the
upper 50s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
Chance of rain 50 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the morning, then showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Much cooler with highs in the lower 70s. East winds 10 to 15 mph.
Chance of rain 80 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight.
Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Not as cool with highs in the mid 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
Highs in the lower 70s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs
in the mid 70s.
$$
TXZ128-022115-
Callahan-
Including the cities of Clyde, Eula, Dudley, Baird,
and Cross Plains
334 AM CDT Sat Apr 2 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. North winds 10 to 15 mph,
becoming northeast this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows around 50. East winds 5 to 10 mph,
becoming southeast after midnight.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Not as cool with highs in the mid 80s. South
winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the
upper 50s. South winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the morning, then showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Cooler with highs in the lower 70s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Chance of rain 80 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight.
Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Not as cool with highs in the mid 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
Highs in the lower 70s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid
40s. Highs around 70.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
$$
TXZ064-022115-
Sterling-
Including the cities of Broome and Sterling City
334 AM CDT Sat Apr 2 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs around 80. North winds 5 to 10 mph,
becoming east this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. South winds 15 to 20 mph
with gusts up to 30 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the
upper 50s. South winds 15 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph in the
evening. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cooler with highs
in the upper 70s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming north in
the afternoon. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Not as cool with highs in the upper 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
Highs in the mid 70s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the
lower 40s. Highs in the lower 70s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
$$
TXZ065-022115-
Coke-
Including the cities of Robert Lee, Sanco, Silver, Bronte,
and Tennyson
334 AM CDT Sat Apr 2 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs around 80. North winds 5 to 10 mph with
gusts up to 20 mph, becoming northeast this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows around 50. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph
with gusts up to 25 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the
upper 50s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Chance of rain 40 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then partly sunny with showers and
thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Cooler with highs in the
upper 70s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Chance of rain 70 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows around 50. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Not as cool with highs in the upper 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs
in the mid 70s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
Highs in the lower 70s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
$$
TXZ066-022115-
Runnels-
Including the cities of Ballinger, Benoit, Hatchel, Rowena,
Crews, Winters, and Pumphrey
334 AM CDT Sat Apr 2 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 50. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. South winds 15 to 20 mph
with gusts up to 30 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s. South winds 15 to 20 mph
with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the
afternoon. Cooler with highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight.
Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
Highs in the mid 70s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs
in the upper 70s.
$$
TXZ139-022115-
Coleman-
Including the cities of Coleman, Echo, Fisk, Valera, Voss,
and Trickham
334 AM CDT Sat Apr 2 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. East winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Not as cool with highs in the upper 80s. South
winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the
upper 50s. South winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the
afternoon. Cooler with highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight.
Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Not as cool with highs in the upper 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs
in the mid 70s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
.THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the lower
70s. Lows in the lower 40s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
$$
TXZ071-022115-
Irion-
Including the cities of Barnhart, Arden, Mertzon, and Sherwood
334 AM CDT Sat Apr 2 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. South winds 15 to 20 mph
with gusts up to 30 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s. South winds 15 to 20 mph
with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 80.
South winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming southwest 15 to 20 mph in the
afternoon. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows around 50. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs
in the upper 70s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
Highs in the lower 70s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
$$
TXZ073-022115-
Concho-
Including the cities of Eden, Live Oak, and Lowake
334 AM CDT Sat Apr 2 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs around 80. North winds 10 to 15 mph,
becoming northeast this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. East winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming southeast 10 to 15 mph after midnight.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. South winds 15 to 20 mph
with gusts up to 30 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s. South winds 15 to 20 mph
with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the
afternoon. Highs around 80. South winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of
rain 60 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of
rain 40 percent.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs
in the mid 70s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper
40s. Highs in the lower 70s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
Highs in the upper 70s.
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TXZ155-022115-
San Saba-
Including the cities of Chappel, Cherokee, Harkeyville,
and San Saba
334 AM CDT Sat Apr 2 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Northwest winds 10 to
15 mph, becoming north this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Northeast winds
10 to 15 mph, becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph
with gusts up to 25 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly cloudy after midnight.
Lows in the upper 50s. South winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the
afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Chance of rain 70 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Showers and thunderstorms likely in the evening,
then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of
rain 70 percent.
.TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the upper
80s. Lows in the upper 50s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny, cooler with highs in the upper 70s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper
40s. Highs in the lower 70s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
Highs in the upper 70s.
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TXZ076-022115-
Crockett-
Including the city of Ozona
334 AM CDT Sat Apr 2 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Northeast winds 10 to
15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 50s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds 15 to 20 mph
with gusts up to 30 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows around 60. South winds 15 to 20 mph with
gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph,
becoming southwest 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of
rain 20 percent.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs around 90.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs
in the lower 80s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 50.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
Highs in the upper 70s.
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TXZ077-022115-
Schleicher-
Including the city of Eldorado
334 AM CDT Sat Apr 2 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Northeast winds 10 to
15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. East winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds 15 to 20 mph
with gusts up to 30 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s. South winds 15 to 20 mph
with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower
80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of
rain 50 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of
rain 20 percent.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
Highs in the upper 70s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper
40s. Highs in the lower 70s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
Highs in the upper 70s.
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TXZ168-022115-
Menard-
Including the cities of Erna, Fort Mckavett, Hext, and Menard
334 AM CDT Sat Apr 2 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming northeast this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 50. East winds 5 to 10 mph,
becoming southeast after midnight.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds 15 to 20 mph
with gusts up to 30 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s. South winds 15 to 20 mph.
Chance of rain 20 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then partly sunny with showers and
thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s.
South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain
60 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of
rain 50 percent.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs
in the upper 70s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper
40s. Highs in the lower 70s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
Highs in the upper 70s.
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TXZ170-022115-
Mason-
Including the cities of Fredonia, Katemcy, Koockville,
Loyal Valley, Mason, Pontotoc, and Streeter
334 AM CDT Sat Apr 2 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Northwest winds 10 to
15 mph, becoming north this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Northeast winds
5 to 10 mph, becoming southeast after midnight.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph
with gusts up to 25 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. South winds 15 to 20 mph
with gusts up to 30 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the
afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with
gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight.
Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the upper
80s. Lows in the upper 50s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs around 80.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper
40s. Highs in the mid 70s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
Highs in the upper 70s.
$$
TXZ078-022115-
Sutton-
Including the city of Sonora
334 AM CDT Sat Apr 2 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. East winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds 15 to 20 mph
with gusts up to 30 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 50s. South winds
15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower
80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of
rain 20 percent.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs
in the lower 80s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper
40s. Highs in the mid 70s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
Highs in the upper 70s.
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Our View: A relaxed education standard could be hard to restore
Because of a lack of qualified people during the pandemic, Ohio loosened its education restrictions and allowed applicants with only a high school education to serve as substitute teachers.
Now that most aspects of life have returned to something resembling normal, some legislators want to retain these relaxed requirements for at least a little longer.
Rep. Adam Bird, R-New Richmond, and Rep. Don Jones, R-Freeport, introduced a bill recently to extend the one-year substitute licensure for two more school years. In other words, until June 2024, according to a Review report.
Individual districts have had to decide if they wanted to take advantage of the loosened requirements. Locally, some have.
Now districts will have to determine whether to continue the practice for a longer time.
Many districts continue to wrestle with a lack of qualified applicants for what can be a thankless job. Substitutes are tasked with carrying out a regular teachers’ lesson plans, often without the same relationships that regular classroom teachers have forged with their students. This can lead to misunderstandings and misbehavior.
A concern among state administrators is that between seasoned educators retiring and newer educators leaving the field altogether – two trends accelerated by the pandemic — the issue of who will teach our kids full-time will continue to be a challenge. Who will teach them when the full-time teacher calls off sick is an added concern, somewhat alleviated by the relaxed standards.
Furthermore, technology is often giving substitutes less to do. Absent teachers frequently post assignments to various online platforms, such as Google Classroom or Blackboard. These assignments can include short video explanations and examples. While not a substitute for the regular educator in the room, it is a reasonable facsimile. In such situations, perhaps a less-qualified substitute can still maintain order while the education continues apace.
Lowering substitute standards is a short-term solution that may be necessary at the moment. The larger underlying issues, however, deserve to be explored. These include frank discussions of teacher pay, responsibilities and issues of accountability.
If it wasn’t acceptable for the state to waive high-stakes testing during this less-than-optimal school year, we wonder why it is acceptable to accept less-qualified individuals in the classroom, even on a temporary, periodic basis?
Once a standard is relaxed, it becomes harder to restore to its original level. And the more time that passes, the easier it is to accept the relaxed standard as a permanent state of affairs.
This could become the case with the credentialing change for substitutes. Before lawmakers consider a two-year extension, it would be better to study what factors within their control could be revised to make the bill unnecessary.
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Heartbroken mother finally buries her daughter three years after her body was uncovered in a remote bush grave when a drug deal went wrong
- Allecha Boyd, 27, was killed by her drug dealer near Wagga Wagga in 2017
- She was on her way to buy meth when she was shot four times by Sam Shephard
- Ms Boyd's body was buried in Lester State Forest & found three years later
- Mum Leah Freeman started a GoFundMe to give her a proper burial in Melbourne
The mother of a woman whose body was found in a remote bush grave three years after a drug deal went wrong, has broken her silence after finally being able her daughter to rest.
Allecha Boyd, 27, was shot multiple times on a dirt track by her drug dealer while on her way to buy meth just outside the small town of Coolamon, near Wagga Wagga in New South Wales, in 2017.
Ms Boyd had gotten into an argument with a woman who had accused her of a break and enter at her home, before Samuel Shephard shot her four times with a pistol.
Allecha Boyd, 27, (pictured) was shot multiple times on a dirt track by her drug dealer and buried in a bush grave in 2017
Ms Boyd's body was hidden in the Lester State Forest for three years (site pictured)
Shephard and his friend Anthony Hagan, then 19, later drove her body 12km and buried her in the Lester State Forest, where it remained undiscovered for three years.
Her grief-stricken mother Leah Freeman is now finally ready to speak out about the anguish she still faces over he daughter's brutal murder.
'Nobody had the right to take my daughter. I go to her grave and I cry. It will never be okay,' Ms Freeman told The Daily Telegraph.
She said she was finally able to give her daughter a proper burial back home in Melbourne after starting a GoFundMe.
Her grief-stricken mother Leah Freeman (pictured) has since opened up about the tragedy for the first time
'I needed a GoFundMe page to bury my daughter because all justice gave us was $8,000 to bury Allecha's remains,' Ms Freeman said.
'$8000 isn't enough to dig the hole. Through that page people I will never know helped me bury my daughter to give her the dignity I couldn't afford to give her.
'If I could give back to every person on that page I would. I could not have done it without them.'
Ms Freeman said her daughter had moved from Melbourne to Central NSW to pursue her dreams of becoming a chef but had gotten 'into some trouble' and made some bad choices.
She said all Ms Boyd wanted to do was come back home, but she never got the chance to.
Ms Boyd's remains were found three years after her murder when Shephard and Hagan assisted police on walk-throughs of the scene.
Ms Freeman said her daughter (pictured) had moved from Melbourne to Central NSW to pursue her dreams of becoming a chef but had gotten 'into some trouble' and made some bad choices
In February 2020, Shephard was convicted of killing Ms Boyd and was sentenced to 27 years in prison.
Hagan was convicted as an accessory to murder and was released from prison last week after returning to jail for breaching the terms of his parole.
Police caught the pair after tapping Shephard's phone in relation to his drug connections.
Shephard's ex-partner Tracy Lee King left a series of incriminating voicemails that eventually lead police to Ms Boyd's killer.
'Where's Allecha Boyd you f**king dog c**t in the state forest?' one message said.
'Sam John Shephard killed her,' she wrote in another text.
Ms King was sentenced to 15 months as an accessory to murder.
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Totally hiss-terical! Owners share hilarious photos of their cats in VERY weird positions - from snoozing inside a radiator to tucking into a cake
- Cat lovers from all over the world have shared hilarious pictures of their pets
- One of the images shows a big feline looking sheepish while tucking into a cake
- Another snap features a moggy taking a nap in the most unlikely of places
- Meanwhile one photo shows a tiny kitten looking like he's working at a computer
Cats may have a reputation for being cool, calm and sophisticated, but these images put paid to that idea.
People from around the world have been sharing snaps of their felines in all manner of compromising positions.
And the photos in this hilarious gallery, curated by Bored Panda, suggest the felines could be some of the weirdest creatures in the animal kingdom.
One of the pictures shows a cat looking sheepish after being caught tucking into a cake, while another features two tiny kittens curled up asleep in their dinner bowls.
Here, Femail reveals the snaps that prove cats may not always be elegant, but they can always be trusted to put a smile on your face.
Are you meant to be eating that? This moggie, thought to be from the US, has the grace to look slightly ashamed after being caught in action while scoffing a cake
This adorable tiny kitten, who is entranced by the computer screen, couldn't help but melt even the coldest of hearts
Feeling flexible feline! This cat, believed to be in the US, managed to squeeze themselves between the bars of a radiator to take a snooze
Double the trouble! These adorable moggies snuggled down for a sleep in a cushion shaped like a banana
Aren't you meant to be an omnivore? This little kitten, believed to be in the US, couldn't take his eyes off the pizza cooking away in the oven
Feeling cosy and comfortable? One cat couldn't help but close his eyes in satisfaction as he curled up inside a walking shoe
The masked feline! One cat startled her owner after peering out from beneath a perfectly placed box
Enjoying the topsy-turvy view! One owner wasn't convinced their cat was particularly comfortable upside down
Having a cat nap! Another person was left surprised to see one creature tucked between the blinds on a window
What do you call a group of cats? This collection of felines made one owner chuckle after he found them all sitting in a circle, apparently enjoying a meeting
A curled up cat! After devouring their dinner, these two little kittens couldn't help but snuggle down to sleep in their food bowls
Keeping watch! One owner, whose location is unknown, was left surprised when he found his cat was glaring out from beneath his cupboards at him
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TX El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM Zone Forecast for Friday, April 1, 2022
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Zone Forecast Product for New Mexico
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
301 AM MDT Sat Apr 2 2022
TXZ418-022230-
Western El Paso County-
Including the cities of Downtown El Paso, West El Paso,
and Upper Valley
301 AM MDT Sat Apr 2 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming southwest this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. West winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming southwest after midnight.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds
10 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. West winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. West winds 10 to 15 mph
with gusts up to 25 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Patchy blowing dust in the afternoon. Highs in
the mid 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny, cooler with highs in the upper 70s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
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TXZ419-022230-
Eastern/Central El Paso County-
Including the cities of East and Northeast El Paso, Socorro,
and Fort Bliss
301 AM MDT Sat Apr 2 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming southwest this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Northwest winds
5 to 10 mph, becoming south after midnight.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. West winds
10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. West winds 15 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Patchy blowing dust in the afternoon. Highs in
the mid 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny, cooler with highs in the mid 70s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs around 80.
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TXZ420-022230-
Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains-
Including the cities of Hueco Tanks and Loma Linda
301 AM MDT Sat Apr 2 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming south 10 to 15 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 50. Northwest winds 10 to
15 mph, becoming south 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds
10 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. West winds
10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. West winds 15 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 50.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Patchy blowing dust in the afternoon. Breezy
with highs around 80.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear, breezy with lows in the mid 50s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny, breezy, cooler with highs around 70.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
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TXZ423-022230-
Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties-
Including the cities of Fabens, Fort Hancock, and Tornillo
301 AM MDT Sat Apr 2 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming south this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Northeast winds
5 to 10 mph, becoming southeast after midnight.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming west in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 50. West winds 10 to
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. West winds 15 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 50.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Patchy blowing dust in the afternoon. Highs in
the mid 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny, cooler with highs in the upper 70s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
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TXZ421-022230-
Salt Basin-
Including the cities of Cornudas, Dell City, and Salt Flat
301 AM MDT Sat Apr 2 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. East winds 5 to 10 mph,
becoming south 10 to 15 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s. East winds 10 to
15 mph, becoming west 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds
10 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows
in the mid 40s. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. West winds 15 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Patchy blowing dust in the afternoon. Breezy
with highs in the lower 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear, breezy with lows in the lower 50s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny, cooler with highs in the lower 70s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 40.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
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TXZ422-022230-
Southern Hudspeth Highlands-
Including the city of Sierra Blanca
301 AM MDT Sat Apr 2 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. East winds 10 to 15 mph,
becoming south this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. East winds 10 to
15 mph, becoming southeast after midnight.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 80. South winds 10 to
15 mph, becoming west in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows
around 50. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. West winds 15 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 50.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Patchy blowing dust in the afternoon. Breezy
with highs in the upper 70s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear, breezy with lows in the mid 50s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny, breezy, cooler with highs in the upper 60s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
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TXZ424-022230-
Rio Grande Valley of Eastern Hudspeth County-
Including the city of Indian Hot Springs
301 AM MDT Sat Apr 2 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. East winds 5 to 10 mph,
becoming south this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. East winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. South winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows
in the lower 50s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs around 80. West winds 15 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Patchy blowing dust in the afternoon. Highs in
the mid 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny, cooler with highs in the upper 70s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
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Valero Texas Open: Rory McIlroy misses cut and Ian Poulter out of Masters
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Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau's Masters preparations suffered a blow as they missed the cut at the Valero Texas Open.
Northern Ireland's four-time major winner McIlroy was one over par after a one-over-par 73, while American DeChambeau was five over after a 76.
England's Ian Poulter, who was two over, also failed to make the one-under-par cut.
Poulter needed to win to qualify for the Masters starting on Thursday.
Ryan Palmer leads at the TPC San Antonio course on 10 under after carding a six-under 66, with fellow Americans Kevin Chappell and Matt Kuchar and South African Dylan Frittelli tied for second on eight under.
Scotland's Russell Knox, who led on seven under after the first round and is among those players needing to win to reach Augusta, is at three under.
Defending champion Jordan Spieth is two under, while Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama withdrew because of injury.
World number nine McIlroy, who failed to break par over his two rounds in Texas, is aiming to win the Masters for the first time and achieve golf's career grand slam.
DeChambeau, the 2020 US Open champion, triple-bogeyed the first hole in his costly round.
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Price Tower preps for busy April
With the arrival of spring weather, Price Tower is gearing up for a busy April full of events and activities for the community. “Price Tower Plaza” - outdoors and adjacent to Unity Square - is now open for the season, and the Tower offers several ways to celebrate spring with visual art, fine dining, live music and the annual Gala fundraiser later this month.
Price Tower Executive Director Tiffany Wade says her staff is grateful it’s time to bring the outdoor Plaza back to life.
“We are beyond excited about springtime at the Plaza. We have live music every Thursday night from 6pm-9pm this month supporting local musicians, mostly from Bartlesville or the Tulsa area. If you haven't checked it out, I cannot say enough good things about this experience,” said Wade. “Come early for an outdoor table or bring a blanket or lawn chairs and sit on the Green while you enjoy delicious food and drink specials.”
The Tower’s new seasonal line-up also features brunch both Saturdays and Sundays from 11am-3pm served both outdoors or inside the 1st floor restaurant next to the art gallery. Wade says Saturday’s brunch comes complete with art lessons for visiting kids, an idea designed for Mom’s to enjoy a little “me time”. On Sunday nights vocalists and music-fans alike can enjoy the new weekly Karaoke event from 6-10pm.
Price Tower museum Curator Deshane Atkins invites the community to view the “Youth Art Show” currently on display in the 1st floor gallery.
“We have another week left for you to come see this charming show featuring over 300 student artworks from grades Pre K to High school. To see the progression of talent as students grow and develop their skills is a refreshing thing to witness, and anytime we get to encourage creativity and expression in our young generation it’s a success!”
A new art exhibition “Evolution of Heartbreak” by Lady Finch Art will be welcomed with an artist reception on April 15, from 6pm-7:30pm. Artist Alexis Hallum moved to Bartlesville 7 years ago from San Joaquin Valley. She was happy to discover visual art back in 2016 as “a cheap set of Crayola water colors on lined paper” eased and calmed her…and her artistic ability grew from there.
“Art saved my life. I traded silence for a brush, Zoloft for a canvas and self-loathing for love. I’ve never been happier. Art is the way that I process deep emotions as there are some things you just can’t put into words,” said Hallum. “It’s been a dream of mine to exhibit at Price Tower and I’m so excited to be part of all that’s happening in this amazing place for the arts."
Hallum was recently named Price Tower’s new artist in residence, and has a studio and class space on-site where she works with the Tower’s education programing.
Finally this month, Price Tower will host its largest event of the year, the annual Gala Fundraiser on April 23. The 2022 Gala will be held at the Johnstone-Sare building downtown, with a VIP reception at 6pm, featured dinner at 7pm and a new After Party at 8pm. The evening’s festivities include culinary creations from Chef “Nook”, live painting from three artists, music from Bartlesville Symphony Orchestra and music and dancing with Tulsa band “Zodiac”. The ever-popular silent auction will showcase jewelry, vacation packages and original artwork by Kevin Box, Karim Rashid, Robert Petterson and many more.
“Please come support the Price Tower by buying a table or tickets to our Gala! It’s our largest fundraising event of the year. As a non-profit arts organization we rely on the generosity of our community to continue our mission to provide arts education programming and to support the art of local artists and musicians,” said Wade. “April 23 brings the perfect opportunity to support our programs and ongoing operations of the national treasure that is Price Tower. The Gala is such a fun way to make a positive difference all while living it up with friends.”
Individual tickets are available at $175 and sponsorship tables are available as well. New this year, “After Party” tickets are available for those unable to attend the dinner portion of the evening. Visit Pricetower.org or email datkins@pricetower.org for more information on Tower events or the Gala.
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India set to miss Modi’s ambitious 2022 renewables goal
With the pandemic halting work and projects hitting logistics snags, India is on track to miss its goal of increasing renewable energy capacity to 175 gigawatts by the end of 2022. Solar and wind alone account for 160 gigawatts and the country could fall 36% short of that figure, BloombergNEF estimates.
From curbing emissions to increasing forest cover, India has often boasted about making progress toward its pledges under the 2015 Paris climate change accord. But officials have kept quiet about one target lately: boosting renewable energy.
That may be intentional. With the pandemic halting work and projects hitting logistics snags, India is on track to miss its goal of increasing renewable energy capacity to 175 gigawatts by the end of 2022. Solar and wind alone account for 160 gigawatts and the country could fall 36% short of that figure, BloombergNEF estimates.
The potentially disappointing numbers offer insight into structural problems facing India on its journey to decarbonization. Domestic power suppliers, which control nearly 90% of electricity transactions, are struggling to stem losses and shrink a pile of debt. That crimps their ability to buy enough power to service customers, resulting in delayed payments to power producers and stifling growth across the industry.
Financial distress in state retailers is a major reason why this year’s target seems out of reach. Many projects auctioned by the federal government have struggled to find buyers, people familiar with the matter said. About a quarter of wind projects awarded in auctions so far have failed to take off due to problems related to distribution utilities, according to BloombergNEF.
“We need to stop depending on state power distribution companies to expand green capacity,” said Debasish Mishra, a Mumbai-based partner at Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu. “As long as we keep depending on these utilities, our climate targets will be at risk.”
The country’s renewable energy ministry didn’t respond to emailed questions.
India is seeking to revamp its fossil fuels-driven economy by expanding renewable energy and embracing new technologies like green hydrogen and green ammonia. Some parts of the country have been driven to extremes in the quest to provide affordable energy to citizens.
In 2019, the southern state of Andhra Pradesh decided that it was paying too high a price for clean energy. After years of litigation, the local high court recently ruled in favor of power developers. The state’s decision was a setback for investors, though it has helped restore faith that they’re shielded from retroactive tariff changes, said Shantanu Jaiswal, the head of BNEF in India.
“The main reason that we have fallen behind the target is that there have been too many policy changes,” said Pinaki Bhattacharyya, the chief executive officer of Amp Energy India, a solar power developer. “This is a business where you have to make most of the investment upfront. If there’s a policy change that impacts the cost, that is something that will slow down the sector.”
Confusion over taxes is common. A recent increase in India’s national sales rates, as well as the imposition of import tariffs, have created uncertainty about costs. Last September, the country raised the goods and services tax on renewable energy equipment from 5% to 12%, causing an unexpected headache for developers.
In 2019, India started imposing tariff barriers to protect domestic makers of cells and modules, levying a safeguard tax on imports. The renewable energy ministry said a new customs tax would take effect as soon as the safeguard duty expired in July 2020. But companies including the Adani Group sought an extension of the duty.
For weeks, developers remained in doubt about new import tax rates. Earlier this year, Scatec ASA said it had put on hold 900 megawatts of solar projects in India due to low domestic module supplies and a 40% customs duty which will be imposed starting in April. The Norwegian power company had partnered with India’s Acme Solar Holdings to build the projects.
To finesse its renewables numbers, India’s government has started counting hydropower projects bigger than 25 megawatts, though the original target only accounted for solar, wind, smaller hydropower projects and biomass.
The country had 152.9 gigawatts of renewable power capacity at the end of February, including 46.5 gigawatts from large hydroelectric plants, the power minister, R.K. Singh, told lawmakers in March. He said another 72.6 gigawatts were at different phases of implementation.
Still, that doesn’t change the distance India needs to cover, especially if it wants to meet another goal of 500 gigawatts of non-fossil power generation by the end of the decade. Prime Minister Narendra Modi set that stretch target at the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow, U.K., in November.
“India’s ambitious target helped the country grab the attention of global investors, but it now needs to fix some fundamental problems,” BloombergNEF’s Jaiswal said. “Without that, the country may not be able to meet its targets for 2030.”
Video of a blue colour Ola S1 pro electric scooter on fire emerged in Lohegaon area of Pune that may add to fears about battery safety in electric vehicles. At least half a dozen instances of thermal runway have emerged in the last six months including in scooters from Pure EV and Okinawa, but Ola's is the most high profile case till date.
The company launched its maiden scooter Simple One back in August 2021 and will begin deliveries only by June but is prepared for 1 lakh bookings by then to be serviced by the end of 2022. Given Bhavish Aggarwal's struggles at Ola Electric with ramp up and deliveries to customers, Simple's Suhas Rajkumar is going slow and steady opting for caution knowing that for a three year old startup, he cannot afford to have his scooters stutter on the roads.
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Welcome to the first weekend in April! After Thursday evening's heavy rain, gusty storms, and even a confirmed tornado in Upper Bucks County, it was a much quieter start to April on Friday. Over the weekend, there's no big storms or wild temperature swings to alert you to. Temperatures will remain close to seasonable levels and remain mainly in the 50s into most of next week as well. There are some April showers in the forecast from time to time, including later Saturday night into Sunday, and then again towards the middle and end of next week. But after a wild March, here's hoping for a less volatile April over the next 30 days.
SATURDAY
After all the temperature ups and downs in March, early April looks rather level temperature-wise, with highs not straying too far from seasonable levels for this time of year. So, highs on Saturday will be in the mid 50s with mostly sunny skies and lighter winds. It's the better of the two weekend days, with some April showers back in the forecast the second half of the weekend. Clouds thicken Saturday night and some rain showers arrive late at night. In the Poconos, it should be cold enough for some snow showers as well.
SUNDAY
A weak disturbance sliding through on Sunday will produce mostly cloudy skies and some rain showers for most of us, but the continued threat of some snow showers in the higher elevations of the Poconos. Showers are most numerous in the morning through early afternoon, with the latter part of the day likely the driest. Highs will be in the low 50s, but colder in the Poconos where those snowflakes are possible.
EARLY NEXT WEEK
Highs inch back into the mid 50s on Monday, a dry day to start the new work and school week with sunshine giving way to increasing clouds. A shower or two is possible Monday night into Tuesday, but temperatures will inch up a few more degrees to near 60° by Tuesday. Tuesday looks partly to mostly cloudy but mostly dry, before wet weather and some rain return starting Tuesday night.
MIDDLE OF NEXT WEEK
The Tuesday night through Thursday time frame looks a bit unsettled, with plenty of clouds and some rain chances. One round of rain will likely slide through Tuesday night into early Wednesday, then a break, before another round of wet weather arrives for Thursday. Highs will still be close to seasonable levels despite the raindrops, mostly in the mid 50s.
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Which coffee protein shake is best?
Nearly every American can appreciate a morning or afternoon pick-me-up from a great cup of coffee. And any gym-goer knows the value of a good protein shake for meeting their fitness goals. What if you could combine those two things into one delicious beverage?
Well, now you can with these flavorful coffee protein shakes. Packed with all the goodness of a quality protein shake and the caffeine from coffee, these shakes give a little extra get up and go and long-lasting energy. These shakes also assist with packing on additional lean muscle mass when paired with an effective workout routine.
While there are many good options to choose from, the OWYN Cold Brew Coffee Vegan Plant-Based Protein Shake stands head and shoulders above most others. In addition to being free of any animal products, it is also free of most common allergens, including soy, gluten, nuts and dairy, so pretty much anyone can drink it.
What to know before you buy a coffee protein shake
Dietary restrictions
If you are dealing with dietary restrictions, you know just how difficult it can be to find foods that fit your needs. Thankfully, you likely won’t have this issue with coffee protein shakes. Whether you follow a vegan or keto lifestyle or are sensitive to dairy, soy, gluten or just about any other ingredient, you can find a coffee protein shake that conforms to your dietary needs. There are also non-GMO and certified organic options.
Protein source
You can find protein in most foods naturally, creating ample sources for protein shakes. Whey and casein are two of the most popular because they are affordable and easily consumed by the body. If your dietary restrictions prevent you from having whey or casein, since these both come from dairy, you can opt for a shake made from eggs or beef. If you are vegan, you can find protein shakes made from various plant protein sources, such as brown rice, peas, soy, hemp and more. Every protein source has its own pros and cons.
Protein shakes vs. protein powders
Protein shakes and protein powders serve the same need, adding more protein to your diet. However, each offers its own benefits. Premade protein shakes are the most convenient since you don’t have to worry about mixing powder manually into the liquid yourself. This can not only be messy but could result in leftover clumps of unmixed powder floating around in your beverage that are unpleasant to drink. Premade protein shakes are also easy to store in a fridge, so they are nice and cold when you are ready to drink them.
The main benefit of protein powders is affordability. Some protein powders cost as little as 50 cents per serving. That is significant savings compared to premade shakes that often cost $1.50-$3.50 per serving.
What to look for in a quality coffee protein shake
Protein
When choosing a coffee protein shake, it is vital to pick one that offers the right protein amount to help you meet your goals. Some shakes have as little as 12 grams of protein per serving, while others have up to 32 grams. For the average person looking to pack on some extra lean muscle mass at the gym, a shake with 20 to 25 grams of protein is ideal. If you are a bodybuilder or someone who spends a lot of extra time at the gym trying to bulk up, you’ll want a shake with 30 or more grams of protein. If you don’t work out often and are worried that you don’t get enough protein in your diet, then a shake with 12 to 15 grams of protein is probably perfect.
Other nutritional values
Along with the amount of protein, pay close attention to the rest of the nutritional values in a shake to ensure it meets your dietary needs. They can vary significantly from one to another. For example, you can find shakes with 100 calories, 2 grams of fat and 0 grams of carbohydrates, or 250 calories, 10 grams of fat and 7 grams of carbohydrates. The latter will provide you with more energy but could make it hard to meet your fitness goals if you want to slim down. These are just a couple of examples and by no means representative of the highest or lowest nutritional value profiles.
Added nutrients
Many protein shakes feature nutrients to help give you more energy, stay more alert, aid digestion or keep you healthier. These may include vitamins, minerals, fiber, amino acids and superfood blends.
How much you can expect to spend on a coffee protein shake
Most coffee protein shakes cost between $1.25-$3.50 per serving.
Coffee protein shake FAQ
Can I use a coffee protein shake as a meal replacement?
A. You can use any coffee protein shake as a meal replacement in a pinch, but if you plan on doing this regularly, it is best to purchase a meal replacement shake. These contain more calories, fats and carbohydrates than standard protein shakes. They also tend to have more added vitamins and minerals, as well as a more varied nutrient profile.
Should I drink my protein shake before or after the gym?
A. Despite there being a lot of debate among gym-goers over whether it is best to drink your protein shake before or after the gym, studies show there is no meaningful difference in results whether you drink it before or after your workout.
What are the best coffee protein shakes to buy?
Top coffee protein shake
OWYN Cold Brew Coffee Vegan Plant-Based Protein Shake
What you need to know: This vegan-friendly protein shake provides all nine essential amino acids and contains the equivalent protein of one cup of coffee to give you that extra boost of energy.
What you’ll love: It’s free of common allergens, including gluten, nuts, dairy and soy, and it contains a blend of greens for added nutrients.
What you should consider: It has 5 grams of added sugar.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top coffee protein shake for the money
Atkins Gluten Free Protein-Rich Mocha Latte Shake
What you need to know: Not only is this Atkins Mocha Latte protein shake affordably priced, but it is also keto-friendly and high in fiber.
What you’ll love: Most people love the rich, creamy texture, and it makes the perfect morning coffee replacement.
What you should consider: Some may find the chocolate flavor too dominant.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Premier Protein Cafe Latte Shake
What you need to know: If you are looking for a lot of protein and a great coffee flavor without tons of calories, there are few better options than Premier Protein’s Cafe Latte shake.
What you’ll love: It is low in carbohydrates and total sugars, and it has added nutrients for immune health.
What you should consider: It is made with artificial flavors.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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TX Marine Warnings and Forecast for Saturday, April 2, 2022
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MARINE WEATHER STATEMENT
Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
523 AM CDT Sat Apr 2 2022
A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas...
Calcasieu Lake...
Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX out 20 NM...
Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA out 20 NM...
Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City
LA out 20 NM...
Waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX from 20 to 60 NM...
Waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA from 20 to 60 NM...
Waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA from
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At 522 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable
of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were
located along a line extending from High Island 116 to West Cameron
Wc303 to near Vermilion 148 to South Marsh Island 11, moving
northeast at 20 knots.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher
waves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor
immediately until these storms pass.
Intense lightning is occurring with these storms. If caught on the
open water stay below deck if possible, keep away from ungrounded
metal objects.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Marijuana would be decriminalized at the federal level under legislation the House approved Friday as Democrats made the case for allowing states to set their own policies on pot.
The bill is unlikely to become law since it is expected to die in the Senate. That would mirror what happened when a similar House-passed measure removing marijuana from the list of federally-controlled substances went nowhere in the Senate two years ago.
Still, Friday’s vote gave lawmakers the chance to state their view on a decriminalization push that appears to have broad support with voters across the country.
The 2020 election showed how broadly accepted marijuana has become, with measures to legalize recreational pot breezing to victory in progressive New Jersey, moderate Arizona and conservative Montana and South Dakota.
The House approved the bill Friday with a mostly party-line vote of 220-204. All but two voting Democrats backed the measure, while only three Republicans did.
The measure would require federal courts to expunge prior marijuana convictions and conduct resentencing hearings for those completing their sentences. It also authorizes a 5% tax on marijuana and marijuana products that would gradually increase to 8% over five years. The money would be used for grant programs focused on job training, legal aid, substance abuse treatment and loans to help disadvantaged small businesses get into the marijuana industry.
The Congressional Budget Office estimated that thousands of inmates would be released earlier than under current law, saving about $800 million over a 10-year period. Overall, the federal deficit would be reduced by nearly $3 billion over the next decade.
Democrats said the nation’s federal prohibition on marijuana has had particularly devastating consequences for minority communities. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Md., cited statistics that showed Black Americans were four times more likely than white Americans to be arrested for marijuana possession, even though they use it at similar rates.
“Those criminal records can haunt people of color and impact the trajectory of their lives indefinitely,” Hoyer said. “I regret that there are some members of our Congress who apparently think that’s not worthy of attention.”
“Make no mistake, yes, it is a racial justice bill,” said Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif.
Republicans who opposed the measure said marijuana is a gateway drug that would lead to greater use of opioids and other dangerous substances. They also said the pot sold today is far more potent than what was sold decades ago, leading to greater impairment for those who use it. They said decriminalization is not the priority that lawmakers should be focused on now, with the war in Ukraine and inflation driving up the cost of gas, food and other essential items.
“Yet the priority of this Congress now turns to expanding access to addictive, behavior-altering recreational drugs at a time when our country is also experiencing increased addiction, depression and suicide,” said Rep. Bob Good, R-Va.
Thirty-seven states and District of Columbia allow the medical use of cannabis products while 18 states and the District of Columbia have legalized recreational marijuana, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures.
“If states are the laboratories of democracy, it is long past time for the federal government to recognize that legalization has been a resounding success and that the conflict with federal law has become untenable,” said the bill’s sponsor, Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., chairman of the House Judiciary Committee.
In the Senate, Democrats including Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York asked colleagues in early February for their input on a marijuana decriminalization bill. He said after the House vote that they were still working on crafting the legislation, but he hoped it would be introduced “very soon.”
“Of course, we will need Republicans to pass a legalization bill in the Senate, and we will be working hard to try and get them,” Schumer said.
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Queues at Dover as ferry services to Calais and Dunkirk disrupted by weather and ship shortages
The delays were blamed on a shortage of ferries and bad weather, following the suspension of P&O services.
Saturday 2 April 2022 11:52, UK
Ferry passengers heading to France are facing long queues amid disruption to cross-Channel services from Dover to Calais and Dunkirk.
The delays were blamed on a shortage of ferries and bad weather on Friday and overnight.
Capacity at the Port of Dover was already under strain following the suspension of P&O services.
It was made worse after a DFDS ship hit a berth in Dunkirk on Thursday evening due to high winds and had to be taken out of service.
The ship is currently being repaired and is expected to return to service on Monday or Tuesday next week, DFDS Ferries said in a statement.
The company said this morning that all of its services were affected.
Another ship on the route is currently being refitted and will only be available from Monday.
DFDS Ferries said it expects its full fleet to be back in service from early next week.
Many families were expected to be affected by the disruption as they set off for France during the Easter school break.
A section of the M20 is also being used to park lorries, leading to congestion.
As part of Operation Brock, the motorway is closed to anything other than freight between junctions eight and nine.
The traffic management system was implemented to manage lorries displaced by the lack of P&O services amid an ongoing dispute about the company's decision to sack 800 British workers.
DFDS Ferries advised customers to travel to the port of Dover and check in as they normally would, saying they will then be shipped on the next available sailing.
Staff are walking along car lanes at the port to keep customers informed and assist them, the company said.
The main roads approaching the port are currently very busy, the Port of Dover said, advising passengers to allow extra time for their journey and check with their operator for details.
Local residents were told to avoid travelling through the area where possible.
Bus operator Stagecoach said its local services were experiencing significant disruption due to traffic in the town centre.
A spokesperson for the Department for Transport said: "We are aware of queues at Dover, and the Kent Resilience Forum and local partners are working to minimise any disruption by deploying temporary traffic management measures as standard.
"This has been caused by a number of factors, including severe weather in the Channel."
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Geno Auriemma and the UConn Huskies are back in the NCAA title game for the first time in six years after getting through one of the most difficult seasons of the Hall of Fame coach’s career.
Paige Bueckers scored 14 points and UConn advanced to the national championship game with a 63-58 win over defending champion Stanford on Friday night.
“We didn’t play our A-game on the offensive end, but we did the things we needed to do when we had to do them,” Auriemma said. “We came up big. Don’t know what more I can say about this group than we have been saying. pretty remarkable to be honest with you.”
The Huskies will face South Carolina for the national championship on Sunday night. The Gamecocks beat Louisville 72-59 in the first game of the national semifinals. UConn and South Carolina met in November in the championship game of a tournament in the Bahamas, and the Gamecocks used a strong fourth quarter to win.
It’s UConn’s first trip to the championship game since 2016, when the Huskies won the last of four straight titles. Since then, the team has suffered heartbreaking defeats in the national semifinals, losing twice in overtime.
“I’ve gone into other games at this time and lost and felt a sense of really took me a long, long time to get over some losses in this particular game,” Auriemma said. “This one I didn’t think it would take a long time since we gave it everything we had and it might not be enough. Fortunately, Stanford didn’t have its best.”
UConn (30-5) is seeking its 12th national championship, and the Huskies have never lost in an NCAA title game.
“We know everybody in the world doesn’t think we’re going to win, so we’re like, we might as well just prove everybody wrong and prove ourselves right. We’ve got one more game, we’re not satisfied with this,” Bueckers said. “We’re just trying to win a national championship and leave everything out on the line and it’s our last game of the season, so we have nothing left to give.”.
They had to work to get to the finals. Leading by 52-44 with 1:26 left, Stanford made a furious rally thanks to a few costly UConn turnovers.
Cameron Brink’s layup with 18.4 seconds left got the Cardinal within 60-58. UConn was able to work seven seconds off the clock before Christyn Williams was fouled with 11 seconds left. The senior guard calmly swished both free throws to restore a two-possession lead.
Ashten Prechtel completely missed a tough contested 3-pointer from the wing with 5.4 seconds left and the Huskies held on for the win.
Haley Jones led the Cardinal (32-4) with 20 points.
“We didn’t play very well tonight,” Stanford coach Tara VanDerveer said. “We really struggled running our offense. There was some self-inflicted wounds with what we did out there. It was disappointing. Thought our defense worked really hard.”
The Huskies advanced to the title game after overcoming having eight players sit out at least two games this season with injury or illness, including Bueckers, who missed nearly three months with a left knee injury suffered in early December.
In the fourth quarter, Bueckers came up grimacing when she went down hard going for a defensive rebound. She left the game for a few minutes, and every time she hit the floor, she seemed to check on her knee. She said after the game she was fine.
This was the latest matchup on the biggest stage between the Hall of Fame coaches, who are first and second on the all-time wins list in women’s basketball. Their two teams met 27 years ago in Minneapolis to the day in the national semifinals and the Huskies also won that one. They went on to win their first title that year.
The game got off to a slow start as neither team really could find its shooting touch. UConn led 12-9 after one quarter and was up 27-26 at the half. The teams combined to shoot 36% (23 for 64) in the opening 20 minutes.
NOSE ISSUES
Lexie Hull had to leave the game a few times in the first half to deal with a bloody nose. She left in the first quarter after getting fouled on a drive. Stanford couldn’t get the blood all cleared up from Hull, so Anna Wilson took the two free throws for her. Hull re-entered the game later on with gauze in her left nostril, but had to leave again just before the half when she stared bleeding again. She played the entire second half without further issues.
HOMECOMING
The game served as a homecoming for Bueckers, who grew up 10 miles from Minneapolis and had many friends and family at the game. She played several times in high school in the state tournament in the Target Center.
HEALING HUSKY
UConn post Dorka Juhasz flew in to join her team two days after she had surgery on her fractured left wrist. She suffered the injury in the Huskies’ double-OT win over N.C. State in the regional final Monday. Juhasz sat on the bench in sweats, her arm in a sling.
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“We were not prepared for the war”, says Sir Bernard Ingham as he recollects the moment Argentinian forces launched hostilities against a small British territory in the South Atlantic on 2 April 1982.
Sir Bernard was Margaret Thatcher’s press secretary at the time of the Falklands War, and one of the prime minister’s most trusted aides. His memory 40 years after Britain fought to regain the islands, 8,000 miles away from these shores, remains fresh.
Other major figures from the Thatcher government at the time – including Michael Heseltine, Norman Tebbit and defence secretary Sir John Nott – have also spoken to i about their recollections of how the war unfolded, the mis-steps along the way, and how they felt when, 74 days after the invasion, the Union Flag was again flying over Falklands capital Stanley.
Sir Bernard believes Britain should have seen the invasion coming. In 1976 Argentina took unauthorised, but unopposed, control of the uninhabited South Sandwich Islands, building a naval base on territory Britain had controlled since 1908.
The soundings from London in the period leading up to decision by Argentina’s military junta, under General Leopoldo Galtieri, to take the Falklands could even suggest it was encouraged to do so.
The UK was cutting back its armed forces and foreign affairs spending in order to pump cash into a British economy bedevilled by high inflation. The cost-of-living crisis at the time threatened Thatcher’s prospect of gaining a second term in office.
But for Galtieri, the greatest encouragement came when the prime minister instructed Nicholas Ridley, her foreign minister with responsibility for the Falklands, to begin negotiations with Argentina on the “sale and leaseback” of the islands.
She had already ordered the withdrawal of ice patrol vessel HMS Endurance from Antarctic patrolling – it had been the Royal Navy’s only presence around the islands.
It was understandable that Argentina believed Britain had lost interest in the South Atlantic, and not surprising that Galtieri felt he could take and retain with ease what the Argentinian people continue to call Islas Malvinas.
Downing Street had been made aware of imminent invasion when the Argentinian submarine ARA Santa Fe was spotted off the coast of Stanley at around 10pm on 31 March, 1982. The discussion between Thatcher and her closest advisors turned to how to respond.
At 89, Sir Bernard has not lost any of the Yorkshire bluff he was then famous for during his 11 years at Thatcher’s side.
“At the time government was falling apart,” he says. “The military didn’t want to go. The Secretary of State for Defence wanted to resign. Only the First Sea Lord Admiral [Sir Henry] Leach kept his head.
“Mrs Thatcher’s position was absolutely clear. This was a matter of principle and duty.”
Lord Heseltine agrees. At the time he was environment secretary, so not in the War Cabinet. However, he remembers the moment Thatcher met with her Cabinet to seek its backing for a task force to be sent to take back the islands.
“I remember very clearly a key moment when Admiral [Terence] Lewin, who was chief of defence staff, advised the Cabinet on the outcome.
“He said we will win and that was the military outcome we can be sure of. What we as politicians, as the Cabinet, have to weigh, he said, is the likely cost in lives. He said at the lowest we will lose 250 people, the highest 750.”
For one around the Cabinet table, the thought of British soldiers losing their lives was too much.
“I remember the occasion when Margaret went round the Cabinet with the obvious intention of ensuring that she had total support, and people weren’t just being acquiescent,” said Lord Heseltine.
“There was only one dissenting voice and that was John Biffen.”
Biffen, who regularly opposed Thatcher’s economic policies as well, would be trade secretary for just four more days after airing his dissent at Thatcher’s plans to take back the Falklands.
For Lord Tebbit there was no room for the doubt that Biffen had expressed in that Cabinet meeting.
“Hold on a minute, the question was not about going to war with Argentina,” says Lord Tebbit. “The question was about expelling the Argentinians from the Falklands.
“It was a bit tense. We had Admiral Lewin there, to ask him questions. We all knew perfectly well it was a risky thing to do.”
While Thatcher refused to accept Sir John Nott’s resignation as defence secretary, she welcomed the offer from her foreign secretary, hereditary peer Lord Carrington, a Tory wet with whom the prime minister had also struggled for some time.
However, Sir John, the last surviving member of Thatcher’s War Cabinet, does not like to dwell on the crucial role he played during the war. At almost every pivotal announcement during those 74 days he was front and centre, or at Thatcher’s side.
“I’m 90 and, quite honestly, I can’t be bothered with it,” he says. “I don’t really want to go through it again.” Although he was prepared to answer one question, which we shall come to.
Having convinced all but one of her Cabinet to back the sending of a Royal Navy-led task force to the Falklands on 5 April, Thatcher had to work on gathering international support.
The prime minister referenced the importance of United Nations approval for the action throughout the early days of the invasion. But, even with the approval of the UN, she needed US president Ronald Reagan to come on board.
Reagan’s backing would result in significant logistical and intelligence support for the British fleet, and while the president did not publicly back Thatcher for fear of causing difficulties of his own in Latin America, there was support behind the scenes from the outset.
While both Thatcher and Reagan hoped a diplomatic solution could be found as the British task force made its way to the islands, both were prepared for what was becoming increasingly inevitable.
“President Reagan was iffing and butting to start with,” says Sir Bernard. “But Mrs Thatcher insisted to him that if you allow dictators to march in and take over, then no small country is going to be secure. He was on side, but only just.”
Much has been said and written of Thatcher’s steeliness after becoming a war leader, but there were moments when the doubt did show.
She was, says Lord Heseltine, determined, but that the inevitable loss of life did result in some nerves.
“I think it’s perfectly possible to have both,” he says. “She was composed, and she had the near unanimous backing of the Cabinet.”
For Sir Bernard, it was one experienced Cabinet member in particular that Thatcher turned to for support when those doubts did emerge.
“It’s fair to say that Lord [Willie] Whitelaw, who had fought in World War Two as a tank commander, was a mainstay during the very difficult periods,” he says, going on to recall his own late evening chats with the prime minister, usually accompanied by a glass of whiskey.
Once the task force had arrived in the South Atlantic, it was not a simple matter of overcoming the Argentinian invaders with Britain’s military might. Indeed, military might is not something Sir Bernard believes we had then, or now.
For Lord Heseltine, several moments of concern come to mind.
“I remember the loss of the HMS Sheffield and the other ships, of course,” he says. “I remember the problems with my former regiment, the Welsh guards. I remember H [Colonel H Jones who died in the Battle for Goose Green]. So, there were moments which certainly one remembers.”
“There were moments when mistakes were made,” adds Lord Tebbit. “There were all sorts of issues, but as ministers we were not involved in the tactics. That was a matter for those on the spot.”
The “mistakes” Lord Tebbit is referring to include the decision not to add any defensive capability to supply ship SS Atlantic Conveyor, despite its cargo of six Wessex helicopters from 848 Naval Air Squadron, five RAF Chinook HC.1s from No. 18 Squadron RAF, eight Fleet Air Arm Sea Harriers, and six RAF Harrier GR.3 jump jets.
As she powered in the daylight of 25 May into Falkland Sound, Argentinian Exocet missiles stuck her. Twelve men were lost, along with her cargo. While under tow on 28 May, she sank and became the first British merchant vessel lost at sea since the Second World War.
It was the same day as the loss of 19 crew aboard Type 42 destroyer HMS Coventry. If they did not know already, it was now clear to the politicians in London that this was not going to be an easy victory.
In all, the British naval and civilian task force lost seven vessels during the conflict. A total of 255 British servicemen were killed, while 775 were wounded.
The Argentinian forces faced an even greater toll, losing 649 personnel, with a further 1,657 suffering injuries. The junta lost nine vessels, including the ARA Santa Fe and, most infamously, the cruiser ARA General Belgrano, which was sunk while patrolling supposedly safe seas outside the exclusion zone put in place by the British.
For Lord Tebbit, and many others in both the Government and military, the sinking of the Belgrano was justified and marked a turning point in the war.
“There was inevitably a feeling it was going as well as we had hoped when we sunk the Belgrano,” he says. “But there was no celebration, nothing like that. This was not an easy war to win. No war is.”
While all those in the Cabinet at the time recall moments when they realised the war could be lost, they also recall the strength of Thatcher throughout it. Lord Tebbit calls her “a very effective war leader”.
Just as the South Atlantic winter kicked in and troops from both sides of the conflict suffered the effects of frostbite, British forces edged toward victory. While he was not the first to see it, the world found out “there is a white flag over Stanley” from Major Bill Dawson, the second-in-command of the 7th Duke of Edinburgh’s Own Gurkha Rifles. “Bloody marvellous,” he added from his position on Two Sisters mountain above the capital. It was a relief felt also in 10 Downing Street.
“There was obviously many sighs of relief and a great sense of achievement,” says Lord Heseltine. “I mean, it was a remarkable achievement.”
Asked what the mood in Cabinet was as the news of victory came through, Lord Tebbit makes reference to more recent celebrations in Downing Street
“It was quite cheerful,” he says. “But there was no Partygate.”
Allowing a brief moment to acknowledge the efforts of the armed forces, Sir Bernard remembers that Thatcher’s attention turned to those British families who had lost loved ones.
“She said to me, when it was over, it was as if an enormous weight had been lifted off her,” says Sir Bernard. “But by then, of course, 255 British people had died in the effort. She soon went to her private study to write to each of the British families that had lost someone.
“In my view it was a courageous decision from Mrs Thatcher to go to war. I have never seen a greater application of effort directed to one particular thing as I saw during the Falklands campaign.”
However, he remains somewhat unimpressed with some elements of the campaign.
Referring to a recent Channel 4 documentary on the conflict, he says: “Having seen the television programme with the military squabbling among themselves 40 years later, the only amazing thing to me is that we won. Thank God for the ordinary squaddie is all I can say.”
Now, 40 years on, what are the abiding memories of the men that we’re at the heart of Government at the time?
For Sir Bernard it is the failure to learn from previous wars, which he believes continues to this day.
“Looking back 40 years I am struck by how little we had learned from history,” he says. “We weren’t exactly ready for World War Two. We weren’t exactly ready for the Falklands. Indeed, we were totally unready and at odds with each other. Now Ukraine has taken us by surprise, thanks to the West’s indulgence of Russia.”
And there are doubts that Britain would now be in a position to repel another Falklands invasion by Argentina.
“I think we’d be in trouble,” says Sir Bernard. “I think we have the quality in the military, but we certainly don’t have the numbers.”
Lord Heseltine is more circumspect. “I don’t think that’s a meaningful question,” he says, adding “Thank God we haven’t had to.”
The final word goes to the most senior man among this rich collection of political figures from four decades ago. Indeed, they are the only words on the war that he is willing to provide.
“I was involved with it intimately,” says Sir John Nott. “My abiding memory is of the military. The Army, the Navy and the Air Force did a wonderful job. My memory is how very well the services performed.”
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MIAMI — Two months after filing the lawsuit that quaked the NFL, former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores has already won.
He might never actually “win” the suit alleging systemic racism in the league’s hiring practices. Ironically, the claim might be seen as weakening with every subsequent minority hire — including his own by the Pittsburgh Steelers as senior defensive assistant and linebackers coach.
But there is an echo of the suit, a victory in it with every such hire even if Flores never gets his day in court and the clear-cut verdict he wishes.
Flores’ biggest win was simply taking sports’ most important stand for racial equality since Colin Kaepernick knelt. For shining a spotlight, with all of its heat.
Of course the explosive subtext of his lawsuit were the damning allegations against Dolphins owner Stephen Ross currently under NFL investigation. One of them is lying. Both are doubling down. The outcome hovers big and malignant over an upcoming otherwise-promising Dolphins season.
The impact of what Flores dared do two months ago, symbolically on the first day of Black History Month, is worth exploring on both fronts.
The coach, fired by Miami despite an 8-1 finish to last season and the club’s first consecutive winning years since 2002-03, called to task America’s favorite sport over its historic paucity, especially of Black head coaches. There are presently three among the 32 teams: Pittsburgh’s Mike Tomlin, who just lifted Flores from what some feared might be blackball-purgatory such as Kaepernick suffered; Lovie Smith, newly hired by Houston; and Todd Bowles, just promoted by the Bucs — the latter two seeming ripples from Flores’ cannonball suit.
There are only three other head coaches of color, and only two teams that are led by minority owners.
Flores’ legal action against the NFL singled out the Dolphins over his firing and also the New York Giants and Denver Broncos for alleged “sham” interviews of him to satisfy the league’s largely toothless Rooney Rule, designed to include minority candidates in teams’ head coach hiring process.
That Miami has a Black general manager, Chris Grier, is another reason winning the suit per se might be difficult. Another is that the man who replaced Flores, Mike McDaniel, has a Black father and identifies as multiracial. Interestingly, Miami was the only team to interview McDaniel. To note that Ross’ team hiring a multiracial coach helped his defense against the lawsuit might be cynical. It might also be accurate.
In any case American jurisprudence works slow. Takes its time. It is a labyrinth of delays.
We see it big and nationally as the House Select Committee investigates the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol 15 months ago.
We see it small and locally as the Miami City Commission delays — yet again — a vote on Inter Miami’s Freedom Park stadium proposal.
We see it in a thousand courtrooms in between.
You can’t hurry love, or the pursuit of justice.
Meantime. Flores already has won because, for example, after Commissioner Roger Goodell first called Flores’ suit “without merit,” he immediately realized how absurd that dismissal sounded, pivoted, and admitted the obvious — that the NFL’s record in diversifying coaching staffs was “unacceptable.”
Tomlin at the NFL owners meetings in Palm Beach this week said, “I don’t have a level of confidence that would lead me to believe that things are going to be better.”
The pessimism is understandable, but the impact from Flores’ suit has been undeniable.
As a direct result of the suit, all 32 teams beginning this coming season must have at least one person who is “female or a member of an ethnic or racial minority,” on their offensive staff. That is because it is a pipeline to becoming offensive coordinator, the position teams most look to in head-coach searches.
As another direct result of the suit, the NFL has retained outside experts to independently evaluate and review the NFL’s Diversity, Equality and Inclusion policy. In a private league memo about that reported by The Athletic, Goodell wrote, “We understand the concerns expressed by Coach Flores.”
Small steps, yes. But steps forward nonetheless.
More important to Miami is the part of the suit in which Flores targets Ross directly, claiming the owner bribed him with a $100,000 bonus offer for games lost in 2019 in a subverted effort to secure the overall No. 1 draft pick. Flores says he rebuffed that offer, as well as Ross’ invitation to be involved in tampering in the pursuit of an unnamed “prominent quarterback” later reported to have been Tom Brady.
This drove the wedge between owner and coach, one so deep it might explain why a popular coach with consecutive winning season might be fired. When it happened Flores said he turned down “millions” by refusing to sign a non-disclosure agreement upon his termination, an agreement he said would have “silenced me.”
Ross vehemently denies Flores’ allegations, calling them “false, malicious and defamatory.”
Flores doubles down, saying his legal team has “corroboration” of his claims.
Somebody is flatly lying.
If it is Flores, he could face a defamation lawsuit.
If it is Ross, he could be forced out in shame as Dolphins owner.
Ross wants his case heard in open court. The NFL, and Ross, prefer to go to closed arbitration. The idea of a kept-quiet settlement seems unlikely.
How all of this plays out is anybody’s guess. Either way, it is likely to be a dark shadow over the coming season — one otherwise pumped with optimism.
Off two winning years in a row, Miami just finished a big offseason led by the blockbuster trade for All-Pro receiver Tyreek Hll. Tua Tagovailoa enters Year 3 with big weapons and no excuses. McDaniel enjoys his honeymoon as new coach, getting to be the potential Next Big Thing.
The team should be exciting. But what’s happening off the field may be just as riveting.
That is because one man’s lawsuit has called out the NFL for systemic racism and called out the Miami Dolphins’ owner as corrupt.
The outcome — the truth, no matter where it lands — figures to be the legacy of Brian Flores’ football life.
©2022 Miami Herald. Visit miamiherald.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Twelve people, including three U.S. Army soldiers, are accused in a large-scale gun trafficking ring that prosecutors allege supplied nearly 100 guns to gang members in Chicago and led to at least two killings, the Justice Department said Friday.
The soldiers — Demarcus Adams, 21; Jarius Brunson, 22; and Brandon Miller, 22 — were enlisted in the Army and stationed at Fort Campbell in Kentucky, where they would legally purchase guns from local dealers in Tennessee and Kentucky, prosecutors charged. The soldiers are accused of selling them to members of the Gangster Disciples street gang in the Pocket Town neighborhood on Chicago’s south side, according to the 21-count indictment.
The indictment charges the group with conspiring to violate federal firearms laws, among other crimes. If convicted, the defendants face up to 20 years in prison.
The case is part of the Justice Department’s push to investigate and prosecute gun trafficking amid rising crime across the U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland has vowed to prioritize prosecutions of firearms traffickers and so-called “straw purchasers,” who legally purchase firearms to sell them to people who can’t legally poses guns, often in states with more restrictive gun laws.
“The Justice Department will spare no resources to hold accountable criminal gun traffickers,” Garland said at a news conference Friday. “There is no hiding place for those who flood our communities with illegal guns. It does not matter where you are, or how far away you are. If you illegally traffic guns, we and our law enforcement partners nationwide will find you.”
Prosecutors allege Miller would receive orders from members of the Gangster Disciples in Chicago for specific guns to purchase and he, Brunson and Adams would then buy them from dealers in Clarksville, Tennessee and Oak Grove, Kentucky, and give them to gang members, who paid through money transfer apps, including Zelle and CashApp. Miller also advertised that he had 1,000 rounds of ammunition available for sale, prosecutors say.
Authorities believe the trio provided over 90 illegally obtained firearms to the gang “to facilitate the on-going violent disputes between the Pocket Town Gangster Disciples and their rival gangs,” the Justice Department said.
Investigators believe one of the guns was used in a shooting at a party in Chicago last March that left one man dead, and seven others wounded. Another was used in a killing at a Chicago barbershop in January 2021, according to officials.
The nine others charged in the indictment are: Blaise Smith, 29; Rahaeem Johnson, 24; Bryant Larkin, 33; Corey Curtis, 26; Elijah Tillman, 24; Lazarus Greenwood, 23; Dwight Lowry, 41; and Dreshion Parks, 25, all of Chicago; along with Terrell Mitchell, 27, of Davenport, Iowa. Two people who were alleged to be part of the conspiracy were killed “as a result of gang violence, which was facilitated by the firearms illegally transferred to individuals in the Chicago,” prosecutors say.
The indictment spells out how Miller would exchange messages with his associates in Chicago to negotiate the prices of the guns.
“The silver one a 380 u still want it it’s a steal,” Miller wrote to Lowry in December 2020, the indictment says. Lowry wrote back, “Yup can’t beat it,” according to court papers.
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This story has been corrected to show Fort Campbell is located in Kentucky, not Tennessee.
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Gurugram, April 2
Robbers cut open an ATM and decamped with over Rs 13 lakh in Sector 75A here, police said on Saturday.
They barged into the private bank ATM on Thursday night and broke open the machine using a gas cutter after spraying black paint on the CCTV cameras installed inside and outside the unmanned kiosk, the police added.
An FIR was registered at Kherki Daula police station here following a complaint by a payment service company on Friday. However, the police haven’t obtained any major leads into the case, sources said.
“The lock of the kiosk was broken and black paint sprayed on the all CCTV cameras inside and outside. The machine was cut open from a side and the cash trays were missing. On inquiry by the company, it was found that Rs 13,28,000 was present in the ATM and it was robbed by unknown people,” the complainant told the police.
The unidentified robbers have been booked under sections 380 (theft), 457 (house/shop breaking by night), 34 (common intention) of the Indian Penal Code, police said.
“We are investigating all the angles...the kiosk shutter was down and no security guard was deployed. We have sought CCTV footage of the locality to identify the accused,” inspector Rajender Singh, SHO, Kherki Daula police station, said.
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For Michelle and Chuck Servinski of Midland, the 50 or so Great Lakes Loons minor league baseball players who have stayed with them since 2008 have become like children to them.
"My husband and I don’t have kids, so that’s why we’ve (hosted Loons players)," Michelle Servinski said. "They're like my sons."
The Servinskis are among the families who will welcome another player, or perhaps two, into their home next week when the Loons travel from spring training in Arizona to Midland to get ready for their season opener at Dow Diamond on Friday, April 8.
Michelle and Chuck never know for sure how long a player they are hosting will be with the Loons before being moved to a different team in the system of the Los Angeles Dodgers, who have been the Loons' major league partner from the beginning in 2007.
The Loons are part of the High-A Central league, so from there, players potentially move up to the AA and AAA levels before reaching the Dodgers' major league team.
"You could have 4-5 different kids (in a given season) because they move around (within the Los Angeles Dodgers organization)," Michelle explained.
If you see a 2012 yellow Camaro convertible pulling into the Dow Diamond parking lot, chances are it's a player who is staying with the Servinskis. They decided to buy the car so that it would be available for the players when they needed it.
"People know us by that (car)," Michelle said.
Loons players may range in age from their late teens to mid-20s, so they are pretty independent, notes Kathy Biskupski of Midland, who along with her husband, Tony, has also hosted Loons players every year since 2008. Kathy and Michelle also serve as coordinators to match up players with host families each year.
"It’s not a huge imposition to your family," Kathy said of hosting players. "It's not like (the players) need a mom and dad. They just need a home to stay. And you're going to fall in love (with them), even if they're only with you for a few weeks. These are my boys," she added fondly.
In fact, Kathy has made a habit of putting together scrapbooks to give to each Loons player when they depart, as a memento of their time with the Loons and the Biskupskis.
"I’m a big scrapbooker, so every year, I make each of my players a scrapbook. That’s especially great for the (players') moms," Kathy said.
And the bond between host family and player sometimes continues after the season is over or after the player has departed.
That has been the case for both the Biskupskis and the Servinskis.
"We’ve been to (players') weddings. We've become really good friends with their parents," Michelle said. "It's a big commitment for us, but it’s worth it, because we’re helping the kids, you know."
The Servinskis planned to visit the Dodgers' spring training complex near Phoenix, Arizona, this past week to catch up with players whom they had hosted.
"It's kind of nice to reconnect with any of your kids that are still in the (Dodgers) system," Kathy said. "We always take them out to dinner (when we see them in Arizona). After a year or so, most of them are engaged or married. It's just nice to catch up and see how things are going."
When asked what a first-time host family should expect of the experience, Michelle said she and Chuck recommend having "an open mind."
"You just have to be ready to adapt to changes and help them the best you can," she said.
Anyone who is interested in hosting a Loons player can call Kathy Biskupski at 989-708-9655 or send an email to loonshostfamily@yahoo.com.
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Simon Cole: Wife describes 'huge impact' of former chief constable
By Sandish Shoker
BBC News Online
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The wife of a recently retired chief constable who was found dead at home said he had had a "huge impact" on people.
Simon Cole, 55, who held the top role at Leicestershire Police for 12 years, was found at an address in Kibworth Harcourt on Wednesday.
Tributes have poured in since his death.
Jo Cole thanked people for their support and said her husband had been focused on helping others.
"Your kind words have given us comfort and support," she said.
"Our hearts are broken at the loss of Simon.
"Our family knows we have to share this grief with so many people that knew Simon.
"Simon had such a huge impact on so many people, through his many years with the police but also through charities and sports clubs.
"He had a huge energy for life and everything he did was about making things better for people."
Mr Cole grew up in Leicestershire and had been in policing for 30 years, also serving with the West Midlands and Hampshire forces.
As well as a number of police support and advisory roles, he had also been vice-president of Leicestershire Guides and Scouts.
He announced his retirement from the force in January and left the post last week.
Earlier this month, he told BBC Radio Leicester it was time "to pause and do something else" during his retirement.
'Love and admiration'
"We are not sure how we will manage to come to terms with Simon not being here," said Ms Cole.
"We were planning many exciting things for his retirement.
"In the last few weeks of his job as chief constable, I know that he was moved by the love, support and admiration that his colleagues gave him and how kind the community were to him about what he had achieved in his career.
"We have to find strength now to live our lives without him."
Ms Cole asked for people to respect the family's privacy as they grieved.
A book of condolence has opened on the Leicestershire Police website for people to leave their tributes and messages of support.
The force said Mr Cole's death had been referred to the coroner.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. imposed sanctions on five North Korean entities Friday in response to two ballistic missile tests the reclusive Asian country conducted in February and March.
The March launch was North Korea’s most provocative weapons test since President Joe Biden took office.
Authorized under an existing executive order targeting producers and supporters of weapons of mass destruction, the sanctions come after Japan issued its own penalties this week on four groups and nine individuals tied to missile development.
The U.S. government determined that the launches involved a new intercontinental ballistic missile which could be used in the future, potentially disguised as a space launch.
The Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control said Friday’s sanctions target the firms for providing support to North Korea’s “development of weapons of mass destruction and ballistic missile programs, in violation of multiple United Nations Security Council resolutions.”
Sanctioned entities include the Ministry of Rocket Industry, the Hapjanggang Trading Corporation, Korea Rounsan Trading Corp., Sungnisan Trading Corp., and Unchon Trading Corp.
“The DPRK’s provocative ballistic missile tests represent a clear threat to regional and global security and are in blatant violation of UN Security Council resolutions,” Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said in a statement.
DPRK is an acronym for the country’s formal name, the Democratic People’s Republic of North Korea
“The United States is committed to using our sanctions authorities to respond to the DPRK’s continued development of weapons of mass destruction and ballistic missiles,” she said.
“I also commend Japan for their actions today against the DPRK, and stand ready to continue to work together to counter the DPRK’s continued threatening behavior.”
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LONDON (AP) — The British government said Friday that a criminal investigation has begun into P&O Ferries after the company fired almost 800 U.K.-based crew without warning so they could be replaced by cheaper contract staff.
Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng said the Insolvency Service had opened ”formal criminal and civil investigations.”
The Dubai-owned company has acknowledged it broke the law by not consulting unions before the mass firings on March 17. But chief executive Peter Hebblethwaite said there was no other way to stop the ferry operator from going under.
The British government has vowed to reverse the sackings but its option appear limited. It says it will introduce legislation that would force companies like P&O Ferries to pay the U.K. minimum wage at sea, as well as on land. It also has asked British ports to turn away boats carrying seafarers paid below the U.K. minimum wage, which went up Friday to 9.50 pounds ($12.45) an hour.
Hebblethwaite said the average pay of the ferries’ agency crew is 5.50 pounds ($7.20) an hour.
The company, a subsidiary of Dubai government-owned DP World, says the staff changes were needed to save the business and protect 2,200 other jobs after hundreds of millions of pounds in losses over the past two years.
But the move sparked outrage from politicians and unions, especially since P&O received millions of pounds of British government aid during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said he welcomed the criminal investigation.
“I have called for the P&O chief executive to step down after he shamelessly told Parliament he had knowingly broken the law, and it is right the company is held to account for its actions,” he said.
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Householders can apply for help with their council tax after a package of measures was announced by the Government. The Energy Bills Rebate was announced as part of a wider package in February.
People living in band A-D or Band E with a disabled relief properties can apply for help through the scheme. It's not a reduction in the amount of council tax you are pay, but a £150 one-off payment to be made directly to a person liable to pay council tax subject to the following qualifying criteria.
The payment will be paid directly into the bank account of those who are eligible, and those eligible are urged to sign up as soon as possible in order that energy rebate can be paid as soon as possible.
Read more: Choice between 'starving or freezing' in deprived city town
Nottingham City Council has provided some information on how to apply and who qualifies for the rebate. We've also had a look at the total amounts available for each part of the county.
Who will qualify?
Properties that are your main home and banded A-D or Band E with a disabled relief. Find out what band you are in. Second homes and unoccupied properties are excluded. Properties that are exempt from Council Tax but will still qualify for the rebate include:
- Students
- Severally Mentally Impaired
- Occupied Annexe
- Occupied by persons under the age of 18
How will I receive the rebate?
For people who pay council tax by direct debit, in most cases, the rebate will go directly into bank accounts in April. Nottingham City Council asks that people do contact them to chase payment,. They say: "We will get it to you as soon as possible. We recommend that you sign up to Direct Debit to receive your payment as soon as possible. If you do not pay by direct debit we will shortly be contacting you to advise how you can apply."
Why isn’t the £150 rebate showing on my Council Tax bill?
The payment will be paid to directly into your bank account if you pay by Direct Debit and will not show on your bill as a reduction in the amount you pay. The council states: "If you do not pay your council tax by Direct Debit, we will contact you to arrange payment. You must pay your Council Tax amount as stated on the bill. The easiest way to receive your £150 payment is to sign up to direct debit, it also means you can spread your Council Tax payments over 12 months if you wish. To sign up click here and this will allow us to pay your energy rebate to you as soon as possible."
What if I am not eligible?
A fund has been provided to councils to help lower income households who may not qualify for the Energy Bill Rebate. This will include households who are on lower incomes or in receipt of the Council Tax Reduction Scheme (CTRS) and who are in higher than band D property. Further information on this discretionary fund will be available in the coming weeks.
What other support is available for households with their energy bills?
The government announced a £200 discount on energy bills this autumn for domestic electricity customers in Great Britain. This will be paid back automatically over the next five years being spread over equal payments.
How much each local authority in Nottinghamshire has got:
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Sophie sends message to mark World Autism Day
The Countess of Wessex said not enough people understand what it is like to be autistic and how hard life can be without support.
Sophie, patron of the National Autistic Society, spoke out to mark World Autism Day.
The countess thanked those supporting autistic people around the country in the message, which was released by Buckingham Palace.
She said: “Today is World Autism Day, and as Patron of the National Autistic Society, it’s fantastic to see the brilliant young people, adults and organisations who have spent this week celebrating what makes them different, and promoting a better understanding of autism.
“Almost everyone has heard of autism, but not enough people understand what it’s actually like to be autistic: the different perspectives, passions and skills autistic people can have, and how hard life can be if you don’t have the right support.
“That is why today, and World Autism Acceptance Week this week, is so important. It gives us the opportunity to get talking about autism, and to learn more about what it’s like to be autistic, from autistic people.
“I want to thank everyone who has shared their stories and experiences, and all those who work tirelessly to support autistic people across the UK.”
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FAIRMONT, W.Va. (AP) — “Josephine’s Star” is the first book of a six-book series called “The Spiker’s Instruments.” It is a paranormal murder mystery thriller set in West Virginia.
“I wanted the primary focus to be to make West Virginia look as picturesque, scenic and beautiful,” author William Marcato said. “To actually use real locations with a little bit of license — places that anyone who’s from the area would know and could visit.”
The book features several locations that are based on Marion County staples. For example, the High Level Bridge, Rock Lake and Valley Falls are obvious in the novel. Marcato said that all of the character names were carefully selected, as well. Russell is a character in the book named to honor Russell Yann, who passed away in January 2021 and was the owner of Yann’s Hot Dog Stand.
“I think it’s an honor to be included in a book about West Virginia. The story is very good and I think it was a very nice thing to do,” said Catherine Galambus, Yann’s daughter and owner of Yann’s Hot Dog Stand.
“My dad probably would like it, but he wouldn’t have said he liked it,” Galambus said.
Marcato came up with the idea for the book in 2006. He said that the six book series could be used as a tool for people who are interested in paranormal things, specifically psychic abilities. Marcato said that growing up, he did things out of order and wants to make sure that readers use the right steps. For example, he explained that using a Ouija Board as a kid was something that was maybe too much for a child.
“I’ve always been interested in paranormal things. I’ve been doing research on the subject, actually, since I was a teenager. But what I typically do is, I look at different belief systems as far as religion and science and the paranormal, and I like to see where those three intersect,” Marcato said.
William Marcato is actually the pen name of William Kittle, son of Helen and Arnold Kittle, who were both Marion County teachers for a combined 62 years. Helen finished her teaching career as a librarian at Fairmont Senior High. She passed away February 21, 2012. In honor of Marcato’s book release and the 10-year anniversary of Helen Kittle’s death, Fairmont Senior librarian Tricia Parker set up a memory board and book display in the library where Kittle used to teach.
Parker said she thought that the display would be a great way to pay tribute to a fellow librarian.
“I jump at any opportunity to support a local author... I read the book and I thought it was very good. It was interesting and kind of left you on a cliffhanger,” Parker said.
Marcato was always interested in reading from a young age, but he never thought he would be an author. He started college by majoring in chemistry but switched to English. He wrote several poems and short stories, but “Josephine’s Star” is his first published book.
Helen Kittle was William’s teacher. Marcato said that his mom was a wonderful teacher and a person that could make anything fun.
“She had her teacher face on. It’s a strange feeling to share your mother with your friends. And certainly people thought of her as a very motherly figure,” Marcato said about having his mother as a teacher. “I didn’t have a first name for a very long time. I was Mrs. Kittle’s son probably until I was about 35.”
Kittle said he feels especially connected to his mother. She was a little superstitious, but never really believed in anything as passionately as Marcato did. The book is dedicated to both of his parents.
“My mom always said find a career that you love and enjoy, that you can either help or entertain people, but also give back to your community. I think with this I’ve done all three,” Marcato said.
Marcato expects the second book, which will focus on learning to use tarot cards, to be out around October. “Josephine’s Star” is available on paperback or ebook. His Instagram and Tik Tok are @spikersinstruments.
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CAIRO (AP) — Sudan’s top general threatened to expel the U.N. envoy to the country, accusing him of “flagrant interference” in the country’s affairs.
Friday’s comments by Gen. Abdel-Fattah Burhan, head of Sudan's ruling Sovereign Council, came less than a week after U.N. envoy Volker Perthes warned that Sudan was heading for “an economic and security collapse” unless it addresses the political paralysis.
Sudan plunged into turmoil following an October military coup led by Burhan removed a Western-backed transitional government. The Oct. 25 military takeover upended Sudan’s democratic transition after a popular uprising forced the military to remove autocratic President Omar al-Bashir in April 2019.
Speaking at a ceremony for new graduates of Sudan’s military academy in the capital of Khartoum, Burhan called on Perthes to “stop exceeding the U.N. mission’s mandate and blatant interference in Sudanese affairs.”
“To the U.N. envoy, Volker, if you exceeded the mandate, we would kick you out of Sudan,” he told the cheering graduates.
A spokesman for the U.N. mission in Sudan declined to comment on Burhan’s remarks.
Burhan also called on the U.N. and the African Union to “facilitate dialogue among Sudanese and avoid exceeding their mandate and interfere in the country’s affairs.”
He reiterated that the generals “don’t want to rule the country alone” and said they have repeatedly called on protest groups and other political forces to engage in dialogue and achieve “national consensus.”
Perthes is leading international efforts to find a way out of the crisis in Sudan. He told the U.N. Security Council on Monday that the absence of a political agreement on returning to a transitional path has already led to a deteriorating economic, humanitarian and security situation in the country.
Near-daily street protests in Sudan demanding a return to civilian rule have been met by a crackdown on protesters that has killed more than 90 people, mostly young men, and injured thousands, according to a Sudanese medical group.
The protesters demand the removal of the military from power. The generals, however, have said they will only hand over power to an elected administration. They say elections will take place in July 2023 as planned in a constitutional document governing the transitional period.
Perthes said the U.N., the AU and the eight-nation east African regional group called the Intergovernmental Authority in Development have agreed to join efforts to facilitate Sudanese-led political talks.
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VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis heads to the Mediterranean island nation of Malta on Saturday for a pandemic-delayed weekend visit, aiming to draw attention to Europe’s migration challenge has only become more stark with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Francis is likely to encourage Europe’s embrace of Ukrainian refugees while also urging countries to extend the same welcome to migrants coming from Libya and elsewhere.
Malta, the European Union’s smallest country with a half-million people, has long been on the front lines of the flow of migrants and refugees across the Mediterranean. It has frequently called upon its bigger European neighbors to shoulder more of the burden receiving would-be refugees.
Francis has frequently echoed that call, and will certainly link it this weekend to the welcome the Maltese once gave the Apostle Paul, who according to the biblical account, was shipwrecked off Malta in around A.D. 60 while en route to Rome and was shown unusual kindness by the islanders.
The Vatican secretary of state, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, said migration will top the agenda for Francis’ trip and said Europe’s reception of Ukrainian refugees was “truly admirable.”
“I hope that this tragic experience can also really help to grow, to increase sensitivity also towards the other migration, the one that comes from the south,” he told Vatican Media.
Although short, the two-day visit could be challenging for the 85-year-old Francis, who has had increasing trouble walking due to an inflamed ligament in his right knee. He has struggled in recent days to stand up from his chair and climb stairs, and his limping gait from sciatica has appeared more pronounced.
Aside from getting on and off his plane, Francis is due to board a catamaran Saturday afternoon for a sailing trip to the island of Gozo, and on Sunday plans to descend the steps into the Grotto of St. Paul in Rabat.
Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni has said no extra mobility measures were being taken beyond the norm.
Francis had been due to visit Malta in May 2020, but postponed the visit after the coronavirus pandemic hit. The rescheduled trip comes as the Catholic Church in the overwhelmingly Catholic country is preparing for its first in-person Easter Week celebrations in two years.
Maltese Archbishop Charles Scicluna, who is also a top Vatican official, asked for prayers for the visit, not least because of Francis’ catamaran trip Saturday.
“That should be lovely if he has the right weather for it, but the last two weekends before the pope’s trip have been an unmitigated disaster weather-wise,” Scicluna told The Associated Press. “So we pray for something we cannot organize … the weather.”
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Which trampolines for kids are best?
Trampolines are an excellent way to keep kids active. Many parents love it when their kids use trampolines since it gives them something active to do. However, choosing a fun and safe trampoline can be challenging, especially if you don’t know what to look for. If you’re looking for a trampoline that’s perfect for kids, both parents and children adore the safe, compact design of the Fashionsport Outfitters Trampoline with Safety Enclosure.
What to know before you buy a trampoline for kids
Springs
Most trampolines use springs to make people bounce. Springs provide a lot of bounce, but they can pinch skin if your hands or legs get too close. When buying a trampoline with springs, consider adding a spring guard for extra safety. Some trampolines use bungee loops instead of springs. Bungee loops provide additional protection but give less bounce than springs.
Safety considerations
There are several safety precautions you need to keep in mind before purchasing a trampoline for your children. Mayo Clinic recommends only allowing children ages 6 and up to use trampolines. And no matter their age, you should always supervise your children when they play on a trampoline. Monitor how many children are using it, as many trampoline injuries occur when multiple people bounce simultaneously or when someone tries to jump off. Also, ensure your children use the trampoline in dry conditions since wet trampoline nets can be extremely slippery.
Assembly
You’ll most likely need to assemble your trampoline after you purchase it. Assembly is usually as simple as sliding the poles together and adding springs. Still, ensure you pay close attention to the instructions when assembling a trampoline. Assembling trampolines incorrectly can create additional safety hazards.
Weight limit
If you have more than one child using the trampoline, check the product descriptions to determine how much weight your model can handle. Smaller trampolines support anywhere from 150-250 pounds. Many larger trampolines can support up to 400 pounds.
Shape
Round trampolines are ideal for one to two children. However, if you have multiple children bouncing simultaneously, they may cause each other to bounce higher than intended. Oval-shaped trampolines are similar to round models but are less likely to cause injuries. Rectangular trampolines are the least common, but they are often the safest option.
What to look for in a quality trampoline for kids
Safety features
Safety nets ensure your child won’t fall off while they’re bouncing. Make sure you find a durable safety net. If the poles supporting the net aren’t sturdy, they may fall inward as your child bounces. Foam-covered support bars offer additional safety, as do padded handrails. Handrails let your children support themselves while they’re jumping.
Durability
Durability is an essential consideration when buying a trampoline. Check the product description for more information about materials, assembly and more. Also, take time to assemble the trampoline properly, as this plays a significant role in your trampoline’s durability. Look at reviews to learn more about the trampoline and its track record.
Indoor vs. outdoor
Many children’s trampolines are small enough to place inside. Indoor trampolines are ideal for people with small yards, and children can use them year-round. When using a trampoline indoors, ensure you place it far away from home decor items that may pose safety hazards.
Outdoor trampolines are ideal if you have a bigger yard and want your child to spend more time outside. When setting a trampoline outside, ensure you place it on level ground. Consider placing it on soft grass away from tree branches, fences and other obstructions.
How much you can expect to spend on a trampoline for kids
Trampolines for kids range in price depending on size, shape, brand and extra features. Children’s trampolines typically cost $80-$120.
Trampoline for kids FAQ
How tall are children’s trampolines?
A. Many trampolines with nets are 5-8 feet when assembled. Smaller trampolines without nets are usually less than 1-foot tall.
Do trampolines require maintenance?
A. Keeping trampoline springs clear of debris will extend your trampoline’s life. Trampoline material will degrade over time, but it’s easy enough to replace them. Examine your trampoline often to ensure it is safe to use, and look for signs of wear and tear.
How long do trampolines take to assemble?
A. It takes about two to four hours to assemble a large trampoline. Small indoor trampolines take around an hour or less to put together.
What’s the best trampoline for kids to buy?
Top trampoline for kids
Fashionsport Outfitters Trampoline with Safety Enclosure
What you need to know: This small trampoline is ideal for indoor or outdoor use.
What you’ll love: The durable, alloy steel frame will hold up over time. It also comes with a cushioned mat to cover the springs. This trampoline is small enough for young children to climb in and out quickly. Parents loved how easy this model was to assemble and the safety net.
What you should consider: The safety net isn’t exceptionally sturdy.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top trampoline for kids for the money
2022 Upgraded Dinosaur Mini Trampoline for Kids
What you need to know: This small trampoline is durable and fun, perfect for little ones who have a lot of energy.
What you’ll love: This option includes a padded safety bar kids can hold while they jump. You can fold down the safety bar for easy storage, too. This option is spring-free for added safety, and the fun dinosaur design will appeal to most young children. Assembly is quite easy, but if you have questions, the manufacturer’s customer service team is highly responsive.
What you should consider: The safety bar tends to wiggle as children jump.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Doufit Trampoline with Adjustable Handle
What you need to know: If you have two children who would like to use a trampoline, this is an ideal choice.
What you’ll love: It features a padded safety bar, and unlike most other trampolines, two children can use this model safely at the same time. This trampoline can support up to 220 pounds, and the springs are covered with a padded mat. Parents can adjust the safety bar’s height easily, too.
What you should consider: The yellow paint on the trampoline begins to flake after a few days.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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BERLIN (AP) — Russian officials said their demand for “unfriendly” countries to pay for natural gas in rubles does not mean supplies will be immediately interrupted.
Gas used for heating and electricity was still flowing from Russia to Europe on Friday.
“Payments on shipments in progress right now must be made not this very day, but somewhere in late April, or even early May,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
A day earlier, President Vladimir Putin said Russia would start accepting ruble payments Friday and gas supplies would be cut off if buyers don’t agree to the new conditions, including opening ruble accounts.
But a decree he signed says countries could pay foreign currency to Gazprombank, which would convert the money into rubles in a second account to pay for the gas. It gave Russian authorities and the bank 10 days to make arrangements.
Putin’s measure applies to countries deemed “unfriendly” for imposing sanctions over Russia’s war in Ukraine, and European leaders have been weighing what the shift might mean.
Some experts say it could be an effort to prop up the ruble, which fell in value amid sanctions but has since bounced back, though the effect on the currency would be limited.
Putin’s demand has jolted energy markets and raised fears it could be a prelude to an interruption of supplies to Europe, which is heavily dependent on Russian natural gasand would struggle with a sudden cutoff. But Russia also depends on oil and gas sales for much of its government revenue at a time its economy is under severe stress from Western sanctions.
The European Commission’s energy chief, Ditte Juul Jorgensen, tweeted Friday that the European Union was coordinating “to establish a common approach.”
German officials said contracts stipulate payment for gas in euros and dollars and that must continue.
“The German government is currently examining this decree to determine its concrete effects,” spokesman Wolfgang Buechner said Friday.
Officials wouldn’t be drawn further on what impact the Russian demands might have. Economy Ministry spokeswoman Beate Baron noted that Gazprombank has been given 10 days to explain the procedure, “and of course we will in turn look carefully at that.”
Meanwhile, the International Energy Agency says its members agreed Friday to release more oil from their emergency reserves in response to market turmoil caused by the war.
The Paris-based agency did not say how much would be released but that it would offer details next week. It comes a month after the IEA’s 31 members, which include the United States, said they would release 62.7 million barrels of oilto ease shortages.
U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday also ordered the release of 1 million barrels of oil per day from the nation’s strategic petroleum reserve for six months in a bid to control energy prices.
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The Final Four gets underway this evening with two thrilling March Madness matchups that will determine the contestants for this year’s national championship game.
The final of the 2022 NCAA Tournament will surely be an exciting one, featuring four powerhouse programs that all have a strong chance of cutting down the nets in New Orleans.
Here’s a look at the updated March Madness bracket showing how each of the four national championship contenders—Duke, North Carolina, Villanova and Kansas—reached the Final Four:
March Madness Bracket
While brackets were busted early due to the sheer number of major upsets early in the 2022 NCAA Tournament, the Final Four has a rather blue-blooded look to it this year.
All four programs have won multiple NCAA Tournament titles—there are a combined 17 national championships between these Final Four participants—and each has claimed at least one since 2008.
Only one will hang another championship banner in their rafters at the conclusion of March Madness. Each team knows how difficult the journey will be and it should be nothing short of thrilling as they put it all on the line for a chance to reach the national title game.
With that in mind, here is how you can watch these much-anticipated 2022 NCAA Tournament games tonight, as well as check out the updated Final Four odds courtesy of FanDuel:
Final Four 2022 Schedule, Odds
All games can be streamed via March Madness Live.
Saturday, April 2
- No. 1 Kansas (-4.5) vs. No. 2 Villanova: 6:09 pm ET (TBS)
- No. 2 Duke (-4) vs. No. 8 North Carolina: 8:49 pm ET (TBS)
It all starts at 6:09 p.m. ET when Kansas takes on Villanova in the opening Final Four matchup.
The No. 2 Wildcats breezed through the South region with a dominant run that saw them win all four games by five or more points. Nova now has a chance to reach the title game for the third time since 2016.
They’ll face a tough test against the top-seeded Jayhawks. Kansas looked beatable at times—notably against Creighton and Providence during its trip through the Midwest portion of the bracket—but stepped up in the Elite 8 with a 26-point victory over Miami last weekend.
KU is seeking its first national championship game berth in a decade and has a good shot at making it as 4.5-point chalk against Villanova tonight.
The semifinals conclude with an iconic rivalry clash between North Carolina and Duke, which tips off at 8:49 p.m. ET.
The No. 8 Tar Heels became the highest seed to reach the Final Four after taking a rather unexpected path through the East region. UNC knocked off Baylor, the defending champions, and UCLA—another reigning Final Four squad—before the Elite 8, where the powerhouse ended a Cinderella run by No. 15 Saint Peter’s.
The victory set up a matchup with the Blue Devils, North Carolina’s longtime nemesis. This will be the 257th all-time meeting between these historic programs, a series UNC holds a 142-115 edge in after winning three of the last four battles.
Duke is projected to reverse those recent fortunes with a win in the Final Four. The Blue Devils are currently a four-point favorite following their impressive run through the West region.
With the pressure of head coach Mike Krzyzewski’s final season looming over the team, No. 2 Duke managed to topple a slew of quality foes—including Michigan State, Texas Tech and Arkansas—to reach the final weekend of March Madness.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Saturday, April 2 is National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day. Arguably the GOAT of summertime, lunch sandwiches and some of the best to dine on during a picnic.
Now, let’s give you a sneak peek at some of the best PB&J’s you can get around Dallas.
- Dallas Grilled Cheese Co, located in Upper Greenville and Bishop Arts District
- Hypnotic Donuts, located in Lakewood
- Bread Winners Cafe & Bakery, located in Uptown
- Maple Leaf Dinner, located in North Dallas
- The People’s Last Stand, located in Upper Greenville
- Rocket Fizz, located in Deep Ellum
- Rush Bowls, located in Upper Greenville
- Whistle Britches, located in North Dallas
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'Thanks, that's time': VERY awkward moment Mel Gibson's handler cuts off interview after controversial star is asked about Will Smith's slap of Chris Rock
- Mel Gibson's handler shut down an interview with Jesse Waters after the Fox News host asked about Will Smith's slapping Chris Rock onstage at the Oscars
- 'If you had been the one that jumped up out of his seat and slapped Chris Rock... would you have been treated the same way?' Watters asked the veteran actor
- An off-screen female voice cut in at that point, telling Watters that Gibson's time was up as the actor grimaced and awkwardly shook his head
- Gibson is no stranger to onstage conflict - in 2016, he was heckled by Golden Globes cohost Ricky Gervais for his 2006 DUI arrest and previous antisemitism
Mel Gibson's handler abruptly shut down an interview with Jesse Watters on Friday after the Fox News host asked the veteran actor, who is no stranger to onstage conflict, about the confrontation between Will Smith's and Chris Rock at the Oscars.
'You understand if probably better than a lot of people, with you career,' Watters led in, deviating from an on-air conversation about the two-time Oscar winner's upcoming film, 'Father Stu.'
'And I was wondering if, you know, you had been the one that jumped up out of his seat and slapped Chris Rock, if you would have been treated the same way. Mel?'
Gibson points his finger into the camera, grimaces and shakes his head, then waves his other hand.
'Hello, Jesse? Um, thank you, that's our time,' cuts in a female voice from off-camera.
Gibson continues to smile awkwardly, looking sideways off-camera and then into his lap. But Watters pressed further.
On Friday, Jesse Watters tried to get commentary from veteran actor Mel Gibson on Will Smith's and Chris Rock's altercation at the Oscars ceremony - but was quickly shut down by the actor's handler
The interview aired about an hour after Smith resigned from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, saying he will accept any further consequences from the Academy's board for slapping Rock onstage at the Oscars
Gibson shakes his finger at the camera and smiles awkwardly at the question before his staffer intervenes
Gibson keeps his gaze lowered until Watters thanks him for his time, to which Gibson looks back up and waves
'Have you ever thought about that?'
'Um, I'm - thank you, Jesse,' the female voice responds. 'Uh, we - that is our time.'
Gibson keeps his gaze lowered until Watters thanks him for his time, to which Gibson looks back up and waves.
'Well, Mel, thank you very much for joining Jesse Watters Primetime. We really appreciate it,' Watters said.
The interview aired about an hour after Smith resigned from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, saying he will accept any further consequences from the Academy's board for slapping Rock onstage at the Oscars ceremony.
After Oscars presenter Rock cracked a joke about Smith's wife Jada Pinkett Smith's shaved head at Sunday's ceremony, saying that she could star in 'GI Jane 2', Smith stormed the stage and slapped the comedian.
In a statement, the best actor winner for 'King Richard' said his actions 'were shocking, painful, and inexcusable. The list of those I have hurt is long and includes Chris, his family, many of my dear friends and loved ones, all those in attendance, and global audiences at home.'
The Academy held an emergency board meeting of its governors on Wednesday to begin a formal review process of Smith's conduct.
Disciplinary action could include anything from forcing him to hand back his Oscar to the most severe punishment - suspension from the Academy - which would put Smith among the ranks of Harvey Weinstein and Bill Cosby, who were both expelled for sexual misconduct.
The board is scheduled to meet again on April 15 to determine additional consequences.
Gibson experienced a tense onstage experience at 2016's Golden Globes ceremony - although it didn't come to blows - when co-host Ricky Gervais brought up the Braveheart actor's 2006 DUI arrest and previous antisemitic comments.
As Gibson took to the stage to present an award, Gervais said: 'What the f*** does sugart**s even mean?'
Gibson experienced a tense onstage experience at 2016's Golden Globes ceremony when co-host Ricky Gervais brought up the Braveheart actor's 2006 DUI arrest and previous antisemitic comments
After being pulled over by a female police officer a decade ago, the Braveheart actor reportedly said: 'What do you think you're looking at, sugart**ts?'
He also allegedly asked the arresting officer whether she was Jewish, exclaiming 'f***ing Jews... the Jews are responsible for all the wars in the world.'
Then, in July 2010, Gibson's girlfriend at the time Oksana Grigorieva recorded him in phone conversations in which he allegedly used both racial and homophobic slurs.
'You look like a f***ing pig in heat, and if you get raped by a pack of n*****s, it will be your fault,' he said to her in one recording.
His career in the aftermath of these incidents cooled down, with the actor taking small roles in films including The Expendables 3 and Machete Kills.
As Gervais signed off at the end of the show - referencing Gibson's anti-semitic comments - he said: 'From myself and Mel Gibson, Shalom.'
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Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi says 'children are not snowflakes' and must be able to read books with racial slurs in them as he warns against creating ‘false filters’ for pupils’ learning
- Nadhim Zahawi has said that 'children are not snowflakes' to the Telegraph
- The Education Secretary has said pupils should read books with racial slurs in
- He warned against creating 'false filters' and teaching only one point of view
- He drew upon his own experience as an Iraqi immigrant to defend the British Mandate of Iraq
The Education Secretary has insisted children are not 'snowflakes' and should be allowed to read books featuring racial slurs.
Nadhim Zahawi warned against creating 'false filters' for pupils, arguing that 'those in a position of responsibility should be teaching young minds how to think, not what to think'.
It comes after the Government released guidance earlier this year aimed at helping teachers avoid 'promoting contested theories as fact' in England.
Nadhim Zahawi warned against creating 'false filters' for pupils, arguing that 'those in a position of responsibility should be teaching young minds how to think, not what to think'
Speaking to Chopper's Politics podcast from The Telegraph, the Education Secretary said it was important to remember the resilience shown by children during the pandemic.
'These kids are resilient. They've come through the Covid pandemic, the mistaken closure of schools. They're not snowflakes at all. They are really resilient, and I think it's important to remember that,' he said.
He added: 'Those in a position of responsibility should be teaching young minds how to think, not what to think.
'Children... if you teach them to be curious, if you teach them to understand how to filter and rely on quality journalism and understand both sides of the argument, then you'll be doing something truly great.
''Don't take your own fears and prejudices into the classroom would be my mantra.'
Asked if children should be able to to read racial slurs such as those contained in Harper Lee's To Kill A Mockingbird, he said: 'Totally. I think it's really important that children are allowed to be able to be curious... to understand where this stuff comes from, rather than (where you) create these sort of false filters for them.'
The Government guidance on political impartiality in schools, published in February, suggested teaching of the British empire should be presented in 'a balanced manner'.
Government guidance on political impartiality in schools, published in February, suggested teaching of the British empire should be presented in 'a balanced manner'
It was criticised by anti-racism campaigners, who called it 'disturbing', while teachers' leaders said it would stop pupils from engaging with challenging issues in the classroom.
Mr Zahawi, whose family fled Iraq for the UK when he was a child, told The Telegraph: 'We have to learn all aspects of empire, both sides of it. Why do I say that? Because actually some people... may have not seen what my family's experienced.
'The legacy of British mandate in Iraq was a great civil service that then the Ba'athist - Saddam Hussein and his ilk - dismantled and actually set the country back decades.
'And you talk to Iraqis today, they still hark back to a world where they had a civil service that was the pride of the nation, that really delivered for people.
'And I think that's important, for children to learn today that there were some really important things that we did around the world that is a real legacy, as well as, of course, some of the less good things.'
Zahawi said they must be able to read racial slurs in literature such as those contained within perhaps the greatest American novel, Harper Lee's To Kill A Mockingbird
Mr Zahawi also said he was 'deeply uncomfortable' with people 'beginning to view everything through the lens of 2022'.
'You don't become a better nation, a more cohesive community, by denying the past, removing the past. Half of Whitehall would have to be demolished... You explain the past, and you have to explain both sides,' he said.
'There are some really important things that happened that are great things that we exported to the rest of the world, as well as the less good things. And that's really important.
'I'm deeply uncomfortable with us beginning to view everything through the lens of 2022, when life was very different in previous centuries and the values then were different.'
On political debate in schools, he said: 'The first thing I got back when I set out my guidelines around political impartiality is 'you want people not to think about politics'.
'That's not true. I will never turn down during election time a debate at one of my schools. But I want children to hear from the 'blue' team and the 'red' team and the 'yellow' team and the 'green' team.
'Because they need to hear all sides of the argument - they need to be able to themselves 'stress test' arguments. We don't need to put warnings on things.'
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U.S. Open champion Daniil Medvedev expects to be sidelined for one to two months after having hernia surgery.
The No. 2-ranked man in tennis wrote on Twitter on Saturday that he has been dealing with “a small hernia” in recent months.
“Together with my team I have decided to have a small procedure done to fix the problem,” the post said. “I will likely be out for the next 1-2 months and will work hard to be back on court soon.”
That timeline suggests Medvedev likely will miss the next Grand Slam tournament, the French Open, which begins on May 22. He reached the quarterfinals at Roland Garros last year after losing in the first round in each of his first four appearances there.
The 26-year-old Russian briefly reached No. 1 in the ATP rankings for the first time in February, before Novak Djokovic regained the top spot.
Medvedev beat Djokovic in the U.S. Open final last September, then lost to Rafael Nadal in the final of the Australian Open in January.
At his most recent two tournaments, Medvedev dropped his second match at Indian Wells, California, and then exited in the quarterfinals of the Miami Open on Thursday.
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Parliament’s Committee on Health has sent away officials of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) over the decision of the Ministry of Finance to reduce allocation to the Authority.
The NHIA officials had appeared before the Committee with a formula for allocation for 2022.
During the meeting, it emerged that the government has released less than 10 percent of over 2 billion cedis due to the Authority.
Officials of the Authority disclosed that they were directed by the Ministry of Finance to cut its allocation which has been approved by Parliament.
Addressing the Media in Parliament on Friday, the Ranking Member on Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh said Parliament cannot make laws for any Ministry to change it.
“By their own records the Government of Ghana has collected 2.056 billion Ghana cedis in the name of National Health Insurance in the year 2021.
However, the government has released “127 million Ghana cedis less than 10% of the amount collected in the year 2021. Again when we considered the 2022 budget of which an Appropriation Act has been passed we approved an amount of about 3.3 billion Ghana cedis.
“Now, when you look at their formula on page 25 they are formulating it around 2.6 billion while the budget has approved 3.3 billion Ghana cedis. Clearly, there is some disparity,” the Ranking Member stated.
On these bases, Mr. Akandoh stated that the NHIA officials were asked to go back and come to Parliament with the Ministries of Finance and Health to explain why they do things differently from what the law says.
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NEW YORK (AP) — A controversial face recognition company that’s built a massive photographic dossier of the world’s people for use by police, national governments and — most recently — the Ukrainian military is now planning to offer its technology to banks and other private businesses.
Clearview AI co-founder and CEO Hoan Ton-That disclosed the plans Friday to The Associated Press in order to clarify a recent federal court filing that suggested the company was up for sale.
“We don’t have any plans to sell the company,” he said. Instead, he said the New York startup is looking to launch a new business venture to compete with the likes of Amazon and Microsoft in verifying people’s identity using facial recognition.
The new “consent-based” product would use Clearview’s algorithms to verify a person’s face, but would not involve its ever-growing trove of some 20 billion images, which Ton-That said is reserved for law enforcement use. Such ID checks that can be used to validate bank transactions or for other commercial purposes are the “least controversial use case” of facial recognition, he said.
That’s in contrast to the business practice for which Clearview is best known: collecting a huge trove of images posted on Facebook, YouTube and just about anywhere else on the publicly-accessible internet.
Regulators from Australia to Canada, France and Italy have taken measures to try to stop Clearview from pulling people’s faces into its facial recognition engine without their consent. So have tech giants such as Google and Facebook. A group of U.S. lawmakers earlier this year warned that “Clearview AI’s technology could eliminate public anonymity in the United States.”
Despite opposition from lawmakers, regulators, privacy advocates and the websites it scrapes for data, Clearview has continued to rack up new contracts with police departments and other government agencies. In the meantime, its growing database has helped Clearview’s artificial intelligence technology learn and grow more accurate.
One of its biggest known federal contracts is with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement — particularly its investigative arm, which has used the technology to track down both the victims and perpetrators of child sexual exploitation. Clearview in March also started offering its services for free to the Ukrainian military, in part to help identify dead Russian soldiers using Clearview’s repository of about 2 billion images scraped from Russian social media website VKontakte.
“They’ve been able to identify dead bodies, even with facial damage,” Ton-That said Friday.
The official minutes from a March 17 hearing in a Chicago federal court said that Clearview AI was “considering selling the app platform to other entities,” citing one of the lawyers who’s been defending the company in a case involving alleged violation of an Illinois digital privacy law.
The minutes also said the “sale of Clearview’s app” would be discussed further once the company discloses more details to the plaintiffs. Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act allows consumers to sue companies that don’t get permission before harvesting data such as faces and fingerprints.
Ton-That said the minutes incorrectly relayed what the company was trying to tell the judge about potentially expanding its business beyond law enforcement uses.
“We let the court know we’re exploring this idea,” he said Friday, noting the company’s previous assertions that it was only selling its services to law enforcement.
Asked about future commercial applications during an interview with the AP in late February, Ton-That emphasized his company’s ongoing focus on police work.
“We’re really focused on law enforcement right now,” he said, describing how the company’s mission had evolved from commercial applications into helping to solve crime.
“We looked at all different kinds of use cases: building security, ID checks, even hotels, hospitality,” he said. “But when we gave this to law enforcement, we saw such amazing success right away where they could ID so many victims of crime or perpetrators of it that it was a kind of a no-brainer at that point to really focus on that kind of use case.”
He added at the time that if the company shifted to other uses, it would let the public and courts know about it. He downplayed what he described as the “lofty goals” that Clearview pitched to prospective investors in a document the Washington Post reported on in February.
The Post said the company’s financial presentation from December proposed a variety of potential commercial uses of Clearview technology, including to monitor “gig economy” workers or provide companies with “real-time alerts” if certain people are detected, and boasted of a face-image database that’s growing so large that “almost everyone in the world will be identifiable.”
A lawyer representing activists suing Clearview on privacy grounds in California said Friday her clients are most concerned about the government’s use of the technology to track protesters and immigrants, but any usage based on Clearview’s “unauthorized capture and sale” of faceprints could violate privacy rights.
“The future potential uses for Clearview appear to be a moving target,” said Sejal Zota, legal director of Just Futures Law. “And the scale is terrifying.”
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SZEKESFEHERVAR, Hungary (AP) — Hungary’s nationalist prime minister on Friday portrayed his country’s upcoming election as an existential turning point and a choice between war and peace as he made a final appeal to voters at a campaign rally in a rural stronghold.
Viktor Orban, who is seeking a fourth consecutive term as the head of Hungary’s government, has campaigned on the promise that if re-elected in Hungary’s parliamentary election Sunday, he will protect the country’s peace and security and maintain Russian energy imports as war rages in neighboring Ukraine.
Orban’s right-wing Fidesz party is facing what polls suggest will be the closest election in more than a decade.
“This isn’t our war, we have to stay out of it,” Orban said Friday to hundreds of supporters in the central Hungarian city of Szekesfehervar. “We can stay out by not sending soldiers or weapons, and not allowing arms shipments through Hungary’s territory, because then we’ll immediately become a military target.”
Alone among Ukraine’s neighbors in the European Union, Hungary has refused to supply Ukraine with weapons and has forbid their transit across the Hungarian-Ukrainian border, arguing that doing so would draw the country into the conflict.
While Orban has condemned Russia’s war against Ukraine, he has been careful not to place responsibility for the conflict on Russian President Vladimir Putin, with whom he has forged close relations since taking office in 2010. He has also fought vehemently against sanctioning Russian fossil fuels, upon which Hungary is very dependent. Last week, Orban noted that 85% of Hungary’s gas and more than 60% of its oil comes from Russia.
At the rally in Szekesfehervar, Orban repeated an unsubstantiated claim that a six-party coalition that united to run against him Sunday had made a secret pact with the Ukrainian government, and that his opponents would cut off Russian oil and gas if elected — something the coalition has denied.
The opposition coalition, United For Hungary, has coordinated its candidates in each of Hungary’s 106 voting districts, and nominated independent conservative Peter Marki-Zay to face Orban as its candidate for prime minister.
The opposition parties, which previously campaigned on a promise to do away with what they call widespread corruption and democratic backsliding under Orban, have asked voters to punish the autocratic prime minister for his close relations with Putin. The war in Ukraine has sent hundredsof thousands of refugees fleeing into Hungary seeking safety.
The opposition has portrayed Sunday’s election as a referendum on whether Hungary will belong to a league of Western democracies or return to its historical past as a repressive, Russian-dominated autocracy.
For his part, Orban painted a dark picture Friday of the possible dire economic repercussions that could occur if Hungary’s ties with Russia were cut.
“If we sanction energy imports and they shut down the pipelines, then Hungary won’t be just colder, the temperature won’t go down one or two degrees, but the country will shut down,” he said. “We’ll have to close the factories and many people — including you — will lose their jobs.”
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Liverpool go top of Premier League with victory over Watford
Liverpool turned up the title race pressure on Manchester City as they went top of the Premier League table for the first time since September with a 2-0 win over Watford.
Diogo Jota’s 20th goal of the season in the first half was followed by a late Fabinho penalty to send a message the short distance up the road to Turf Moor where City were about to kick-off against Burnley.
Trent Alexander-Arnold, watching from the bench, could not have failed to be impressed not necessarily by the first goal – which has become quite commonplace now for Jota – but with the quality of the assist.
His stand-in Joe Gomez, making only his second Premier League start of the season, produced a cross of which his England team-mate would have been proud, whipped in to the near post in a space between centre-half and right-back.
Jota does not need much of an invitation to get on the end of such gifts, having scored more Premier League headers (seven) than anyone since joining Liverpool in September 2020.
Only team-mate Mohamed Salah (20) has scored more in the top flight than the Portugal international’s 14, which secured a 10th successive home win for only the ninth time in the club’s history.
A 14-point deficit in January had been turned into a two-point advantage ahead of City’s 3pm start, teeing up their tantalising clash at the Etihad next Sunday irrespective of the outcome at Turf Moor.
Manager Jurgen Klopp had called for players and fans to be at their best for a traditionally difficult early Saturday kick-off but it was the visitors who had the better early chances, with Ismaila Sarr volleying over, Cucho Hernandez flicking a header straight at Alisson Becker and Juraj Kucka also being denied one-on-one with the goalkeeper.
But moments after Alisson had closed down the angle to block Kucka’s effort from a counter-attack Liverpool were ahead.
Thiago Alcantara, whose range of passing and clever vision ran the show, and Jordan Henderson combined to pick out Gomez wide on the touchline.
Primarily a centre-back who can play on the right, the 24-year-old, who due to the form of a defence which has conceded just seven Premier League goals at home has been limited to only 15 appearances, picked his spot.
Jota, whose four headers this season is a Premier League high, attacked the gap in between Christian Kabasele and Kiko Femenia and his proficiency from close range meant a 20th goal of the season was a formality.
He almost had a second seven minutes before half-time only for Ben Foster to parry his shot after Andy Robertson’s drive deflected to him in the penalty area.
Gomez proved his first-half effort was no fluke with another superb delivery causing panic in the Watford ranks soon after the restart, with Virgil Van Dijk wastefully heading over a corner as they continued to dominate.
But the warning they could not sit on their one-goal lead came just before the hour when Sarr and Joao Pedro combined to isolate Joel Matip only for the latter to roll a shot past the post with only Alisson to beat.
Two headed chances for Jota and one, albeit it far more difficult, for Salah went begging as the second goal continued to prove elusive despite their territorial dominance.
But with the game still in the balance with 20 minutes to go Watford manager and former Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson sent on Josh King, Tom Cleverley and Emmanuel Dennis to try to snatch something.
However, Klopp’s side, unbeaten domestically since late December, saw the game home roared on by an excitable Kop whose nerves were eased by Fabinho’s late penalty after referee Stuart Atwell reviewed the pitchside monitor after missing Kucka pulling down Jota.
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Tennis-Medvedev to undergo hernia operation, out for 'one to two months'
April 2 (Reuters) - Russia's Daniil Medvedev will be out of action for one or two months as he goes under the knife to fix a hernia problem, the world number two said on Saturday, casting doubt over his participation at next month's French Open.
Medvedev, who won the U.S. Open last year and lost in the Australian Open final to Rafa Nadal in January, will likely miss out on this month's Monte Carlo Masters as well as the ATP 1000 events in Madrid and Rome in May.
"The last months I have been playing with a small hernia. Together with my team I have decided to have a small procedure done to fix the problem," world number two Medvedev wrote on Twitter https://twitter.com/DaniilMedwed/status/1510231303622381568.
"I will likely be out for the next 1 - 2 months and will work hard to be back on court soon. Thanks for all the support."
Medvedev's bid to reclaim the world number one ranking fell short on Thursday as the Russian lost 7-6(7) 6-3 to Poland's Hubert Hurkacz in the Miami Open quarter-finals.
The French Open will be held in Paris from May 22 to June 5. (Reporting by Rohith Nair and Aadi Nair in Bengaluru; Editing by Kirsten Donovan and Hugh Lawson)
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The news that the Seattle area’s decadeslong reign as the state’s growth magnet ended abruptly last year has drawn a muted reaction, or at times disbelief.
“I’m skeptical,” one economist told the Puget Sound Business Journal, about the new U.S. Census Bureau figures. “People are not just leaving in droves.”
This is an understandable response. We have only known growth, often the supercharged variety, since about the mid-1980s. That more people would always want to come here, for jobs and also because Seattle is awesome, has long seemed a ceaseless natural force, as if we had some sort of special civic gravity.
But what the census found is that an unusual number of people did pack up and leave. There were nearly 33,000 more people going than arriving in King County last year. This was balanced somewhat by births and some immigration from abroad to give a total population loss in the county of 20,266, between July 2020 and July 2021.
Maybe that’s not leaving in droves. It was enough, though, to rank King County dead last for growth among the state’s 39 counties — in both raw numbers and percentage decrease. That’s the first time that has happened, maybe ever, though for certain going back to 1960.
Seattle’s population likely contracted as well, though the Census Bureau won’t release city figures until mid-May. But the larger Seattle-Tacoma urban area saw the nation’s seventh biggest loss in domestic migration (people moving out), after biggest loser New York City, then San Francisco-San Jose, Los Angeles, Chicago, Washington-Baltimore and the Boston area.
Are we now, suddenly, a shrinking city? Census data is always a year behind real life, looking backward not ahead. So it’s impossible to know.
But there’s a trend developing up and down the West Coast that suggests the days of Seattle always defying gravity may be ending.
Los Angeles has lost population for five years in a row, San Jose for four years, San Francisco for three. Last year, Portland also shrank for the first time in decades, as Multnomah County, which makes up most of the city, dropped by about 12,000 people, or 1.5%.
Canadian growth superstar Vancouver, B.C., also shrank, losing about 6,700 residents (about 1%).
California is far enough ahead of us on shrinking that they are starting to talk about it.
“We are in this new demographic era for California, of very slow or maybe even negative growth,” one demographer told the Los Angeles Times. “And it does have implications for everything in our state — from how we live our lives to which schools are getting closed down to how much capacity we might need for transportation networks, and eventually to housing.”
“I think there may be a paradigm shift happening,” echoes Sonia Hirt, a planning professor at the University of Georgia who has studied the psychology of “shrinking cities.” “It’s very much in the American mindset that only growth is good — that if you’re not growing, you’re failing. It’s definitely baked into the West Coast frontier personality, maybe more so than other parts of the country. So it will be interesting to see how those cities react.”
Indeed it will. Pretty much everything in Seattle politics, from tax levies to transit planning to social and housing policy debates, has been predicated for decades around a core sense that not only will growth keep coming, it’s a runaway train we are perpetually struggling to catch.
It’s also central to our identity. We’re No. 1, one of America’s Best Places, remember?
So it’s a punch to the civic plexus to hear that in fact people are splitting. Missing is any evidence of why, as it hasn’t been studied yet. It’s the pandemic, or the high cost of living, or soaring crime and street disorder, or insert-your-specific-urban-gripe-here.
The Los Angeles mayor speculated the top three reasons for the exodus from his city were “housing, housing and housing.” Seems odd he didn’t even mention the pandemic, which, due to the rise of remote work, has certainly untethered many jobs from the geographical location of the city.
It’s possible that with remote work, data collectors increasingly don’t know where some people live anymore — or how to assign a job to a physical place.
I met a millennial couple recently that spent the past two years working their tech jobs all around the West, in Colorado, Utah, California and then eventually here. They said plenty of their colleagues were doing the same, in a sort of wealthier, Airbnb version of Nomadland.
The Seattle metro area is recorded as having added 16,000 tech jobs during the past two years, a sure sign of growth. But what does that actually mean? The people doing those jobs could be living in Palm Springs for all we know.
Hirt, the Georgia planner, said it’s possible a tech-heavy city like Seattle now could be economically growing while simultaneously shrinking in population — a phenomenon of “growth without growth.” In this sense, West Coast shrinkage might be more of a lifestyle choice than a job-loss calamity, as it was in the Rust Belt. Though if the workers are elsewhere it will cause some pain, such as in an emptier downtown.
Amazon’s new remote work policy says: “We expect most employees to live close enough to their assigned office location that they can easily travel to the office for a meeting within a day’s notice.”
A “day’s notice” means it would now be no stretch for a South Lake Union Amazon worker to actually live in Roslyn, or Port Townsend, or even Pendleton, Oregon. That could have a profound effect on life and work patterns, and on Seattle’s traditional growth pressure points, like housing costs and traffic.
At a minimum, shouldn’t somebody at least be asking: Why are people leaving?
Hirt studied how cities react to news that they’re shrinking, and what they typically do is deny it. Or panic.
“In America it’s seen as an intolerable admission of defeat,” she said.
But it could also be an opportunity, she said. It should bring an eventual easing of rents (which has not happened yet, although in Seattle, rents are roughly the same as pre-pandemic). And it could create space for a recalibration: How should the rise of remote work be changing our transit planning, our building and development patterns, our main civic projects?
Maybe something like municipal broadband could turn out to be a more vital infrastructure investment than, say, more rail.
Whether it’s a trend or a blip, we just experienced a growth shift unseen around here in half a century. It suggests it’s worth asking a lot more questions like this than our leaders currently are.
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PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) — Chris Jones would seem to have an ideal biography to run for governor, a job that's wide open in Arkansas for the first time in eight years.
He's both an ordained Baptist minister and a nuclear engineer who can talk about his faith as easily as scientific concepts. He's upbeat and personable, as evidenced by his announcement video that quickly went viral nationwide.
There's a catch, though. Jones is a Democrat in a state that has gone from red to extremely red in recent years. Donald Trump carried it in 2020 with 62% of the vote. And he's Black, where Black people account for only 16.5% of the population and where no African American has ever won statewide office.
What's more, if he wins his party's nomination he'll probably have to face a nationally known figure: Sarah Sanders, the former press secretary for Trump and daughter of former Gov. Mike Huckabee. She's already raised more than $13.6 million.
Most experienced pols consider the race beyond a long shot, but it represents a change in thinking about how the Democratic Party can rebuild in heartland states where it has become almost extinct as white rural voters migrated en masse to the GOP.
In years past, Democrats in the region usually tried to win over independent and moderate voters by running white establishment candidates. That approach produced little. Now they're hoping to mobilize voters who haven't been involved in the process, especially Black, Latino and younger people.
“It's clear to me folks are ready," Jones said during an interview in his hometown of Pine Bluff, a predominantly Black city an hour south of Little Rock. “There's a moment where folks are saying of all the barriers and the ceilings to be broken, here's one we want to break."
This year dozens of Black Democrats are running for office in places that Trump won easily. Many are political newcomers who were motivated by the protests over police tactics following the killing of George Floyd, or advances by Black Democratic candidates in once solidly red states like Georgia.
“The ball is moving down the field in terms of more progress being made," said Tolulope Kevin Olasanoye with the Collective PAC, which recruits and supports Black candidates.
Jones is one of two Black candidates running for Arkansas governor in the May Democratic primary, which also includes an Asian American woman. Two Black Democrats are also running for the Senate seat held by Republican John Boozman.
African Americans are among the leading Democratic challengers for several Republican-held Senate seats, such as Cheri Beasley in North Carolina and Val Demings in Florida. In Kentucky, Charles Booker is making an uphill bid to unseat Republican Sen. Rand Paul. Iowa's Deidre DeJear is the only Democrat challenging Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds.
Black voters and officeholders already hold considerable sway in the Democratic Party in blue states, but some say it's time for African American candidates to take the lead in attracting new voters elsewhere and elevating top social issues.
In Oklahoma, where the party has a long losing streak, many Democrats hailed the decision by the state's popular education commissioner, lifelong Republican Joy Hofmeister, to switch parties and challenge GOP Gov. Kevin Stitt as a Democrat. Even though it probably improved the party's chances, many African American activists were aggravated that Hofmeister, who is white, drew support away from Black candidate Connie Johnson.
Hofmeister “is not coming to any Black Lives Matter protests," said Joshua Harris-Till, a Black party organizer and candidate for a U.S. House seat. “We’re probably not going to see her veto legislation like some of these insane gun bills. We’re not going to see her championing the right of women to choose.”
In Arkansas, Jones, who had never run for office, launched his bid for governor with a video highlighting his roots in the state and drew contrasts with Sanders' frequent broadsides against the “radical left," criticism of President Joe Biden and echoes of Trump.
He dubbed his platform “PB&J," which he says stands for preschool, broadband and jobs.
Sanders, he charged, is engaging in “the kind of politics that fans the flames of an angry mob willing to mow down police officers in order to attack school kids at Little Rock Central High," a reference to the 1957 desegregation crisis.
Sanders' campaign didn't respond to a request for comment on Jones' remark, and has essentially ignored him and her other rivals for governor.
Jones' announcement video featured him walking into a church and using his minister's stole to tell his family's story. Jones, the son of two preachers, attended Morehouse College on a scholarship from NASA and later went to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Before jumping into the governor's race, Jones headed the Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub, a nonprofit that helps entrepreneurs.
The notion that Jones' candidacy will boost Democrats is met with skepticism in Arkansas. The state's last Democratic governor, Mike Beebe, won all 75 counties in 2010, but the party's last nominee won less than a third of the vote.
“Generally speaking, the team that starts talking about voter turnout and even more so voter registration is the team that’s already guaranteed a loss," said University of Arkansas political science professor Janine Parry. White people make up 73% of the state's voting age population, compared with about 64% nationally.
Parry, however, noted that such races could help build a bench of candidates and expand the electorate as the state's demographics change.
Jones faces a huge fundraising gap. Sanders has been shattering fundraising records while Jones reported less than $200,000 on hand in his latest filings.
But he is campaigning actively, holding voter registration drives and even venturing into seemingly hostile territory like Harrison, a town in the Ozarks that has struggled with racism and white supremacy over the years.
Win or lose, he insists the effort is worth it.
“Anytime you can bring candidates who can lift up the voice of those who haven’t been part of the process before — whether it’s Black, Latinx, disabled, veterans, you name it — who have been locked of the process, it’s going to be helpful,” Jones said.
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Associated Press reporter Sean Murphy contributed to this report from Oklahoma City
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Russia’s assault on Ukraine and its veiled threats of using nuclear arms have policymakers, past and present, thinking the unthinkable: How should the West respond to a Russian battlefield explosion of a nuclear bomb?
The default U.S. policy answer, say some architects of the post-Cold War nuclear order, is with discipline and restraint. That could entail stepping up sanctions and isolation for Russian President Vladimir Putin, said Rose Gottemoeller, deputy secretary-general of NATO from 2016 to 2019.
But no one can count on calm minds to prevail in such a moment, and real life seldom goes to plan. World leaders would be angry, affronted, fearful. Miscommunication and confusion could be rife. Hackers could add to the chaos. Demands would be great for tough retaliation — the kind that can be done with nuclear-loaded missiles capable of moving faster than the speed of sound.
When military and civilian officials and experts have war-gamed Russian-U.S. nuclear tensions in the past, the tabletop exercises sometimes end with nuclear missiles arcing across continents and oceans, striking the capitals of Europe and North America, killing millions within hours, said Olga Oliker, program director for Europe and Central Asia at the International Crisis Group.
“And, you know, soon enough, you’ve just had a global thermonuclear war,” Oliker said.
It’s a scenario officials hope to avoid, even if Russia targets Ukraine with a nuclear bomb.
Gottemoeller, a chief U.S. nuclear negotiator with Russia for the Obama administration, said that the outlines that President Joe Biden has provided so far of his nuclear policy stick with those of past administrations in using atomic weapons only in “extreme circumstances.”
“And a single Russian nuclear use demonstration strike, or -- as horrific as it would be -- a nuclear use in Ukraine, I do not think would rise to that level" of demanding a U.S. nuclear response, said Gottemoeller, now a lecturer at Stanford University.
For former Sen. Sam Nunn, a Georgia Democrat who over nearly a quarter-century in Congress helped shape global nuclear policy, the option of Western nuclear use has to remain on the table.
“That's what the doctrine of mutual assured destruction has been about for a long, long time,” said Nunn, now strategic adviser to the Nuclear Threat Initiative security organization, which he co-founded.
“If President Putin were to use nuclear weapons, or any other country uses nuclear weapons first, not in response to a nuclear attack, not in response to an existential threat to their own country ... that leader should assume that they are putting the world in the high risk of a nuclear war, and nuclear exchange,” Nunn said.
For U.S. officials and world leaders, discussions of how to respond to a limited nuclear attack are no longer theoretical. In the first hours and days of Russia's invasion, Putin referenced Russia's nuclear arsenal. He warned Western countries to stay out of the conflict, saying he was putting his nuclear forces on heightened alert.
Any country that interfered with Russia's invasion would face consequences “such as you have never seen, in your entire history,” Putin declared.
How to respond to any use by Russia of chemical, biological or nuclear weapons was among the issues discussed by Biden and other Western leaders when they met in Europe in late March. Three NATO members — the United States, Britain and France — have nuclear weapons.
One overarching concern is that by casting some nuclear weapons as tactical weapons to be used in battle, Russia could break the nearly eight-decade global taboo against using a nuclear weapon against another country. Even comparatively small tactical nuclear weapons approach the strength of the atomic bomb the United States dropped on Hiroshima, Japan, in World War II.
Gottemoeller and Nunn praise Biden's restraint in the face of Putin's implicit nuclear warnings at the outset of the war. Biden made no known move to raise the U.S. nuclear alert status. The U.S. also postponed a routine Minuteman III test launch last month to avoid escalating tensions.
But in the short term and long, the world appears more at risk of a nuclear conflict as a result of Putin's bungled invasion and nuclear threats, according to arms control experts and negotiators.
The weaknesses that Russia's invasion exposed in its conventional military forces may leave Putin feeling even more compelled in the future to threaten nuclear use as his best weapon against the far-stronger United States and NATO.
While Gottemoeller argued that Ukraine's surrendering of its Soviet nuclear arsenal in 1994 opened the door for three decades of international integration and growth, she said some governments may take a different lesson from nuclear Russia's invasion of non-nuclear Ukraine — that they need nuclear bombs as a matter of survival.
Jeffrey Lewis, an arms control expert and professor at the Middlebury Institute, said the nuclear danger is going up.
“And we can tell which pathways would cause that risk to go up further. And certainly direct conflict with Russia from forces based in NATO countries is one pathway to a nuclear war,” Lewis said.
Gottemoeller took heart in Putin grumbling publicly late last month about “cancel culture.” That suggested he was vulnerable to world condemnation over his Ukraine invasion, and worse to come if he broke the post-World War II taboo on nuclear attack, she said.
Detonating a nuclear bomb in a country Putin sought dominion over, one next to his own, wouldn't be rational, Nunn said. But he said neither was Putin's announcement of heightened nuclear alert,.
As a young congressional aide during the Cuban missile crisis, Nunn witnessed U.S. officers and pilots in Europe standing by for orders to launch nuclear weapons on the Soviet Union. The danger today isn't yet as great as in the 1962 Cuban missile crisis, when Soviet deployment of nuclear missiles on Cuba raised the threat of nuclear war with the U.S., he said.
But the risk of intentional nuclear escalation now is high enough to make a cease-fire in Ukraine crucial, Nunn said. The modern threat of cyberattacks adds to the risk of a mistaken launch. And it's not clear how vulnerable U.S. and, especially, Russian systems are to such hacking attempts, he said.
Putin "has been very reckless in his saber rattling with nuclear weapons,” Nunn said. “And that I think has made everything more dangerous, including a blunder.”
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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans public school officials have made an historic choice in naming a woman to serve as its leader, marking the first time its done so in 181 years.
The Orleans Parish School Board on Wednesday named Dr. Avis Williams to replace Superintendent Dr. Henderson Lewis Jr., who leaves his post June 30 after nearly seven years of service.
"As the first African American woman appointed to lead our District in its more than 180 year history, her breadth of experience as a sergeant in the U.S. Army, a teacher, assistant principal, principal, and superintendent will help take our students’ education to the next level,” said board President Olin Parker. “Dr. Williams is committed to working with our schools to increase academic achievement, expand access to mental health services for students, and engage deeply with all community members. I am certain of her commitment to ensuring that our graduation rates continue to rise and the doors of success continue to open for our scholars through college, well-paying jobs, and beyond.”
The board and Williams will now enter contract negotiations. If an agreement is reached, she will be formally appointed to the top position during a future board meeting.
“I am honored, humbled, and thrilled by this new opportunity with OPSB. I look forward to working with the community to do important work for Every Child at Every School, Every Day. I can’t wait to get started,” Williams said.
Williams currently serves as Superintendent of Selma City Schools in Alabama, where she helped increase the graduation rate by 6%, reading scores by 6% and math by 8%. Prior to that, she served as an assistant superintendent of Tuscaloosa City Schools.
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Liverpool 2-0 Watford: Reds penalty leaves 'bitter taste' says Hornets boss Roy Hodgson
Roy Hodgson says Liverpool's late penalty leaves a "bitter taste" with the Watford boss surprised by VAR's intervention after Juraj Kucka's rugby-style challenge on Diogo Jota was missed by referee Stuart Attwell.
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Skepticism meets migrant smuggler crackdown in Guatemala
GUATEMALA CITY (AP) - Eager to show it´s trying to slow the steady flow of its people north to the United States, Guatemala recently tripled prison sentences for migrant smugglers.
The day after Guatemala's legislature approved the measure in February, 18-year-old Yashira Hernández left her home near the Mexican border for the trip north - hiring a smuggler to help.
A month later, Hernández was back, deported from the U.S., fretting over her family´s debt and contemplating a second attempt - again with her smuggler.
While the legal reform is supposed to dissuade smugglers and cast the government as a willing partner of the U.S. in managing migration, experts and lawmakers say it will only make the trip more expensive. The poverty, violence and other factors pushing Guatemalans to migrate remain strong and the smuggling networks continue to ply their trade - sometimes with the help of public officials.
Possible prison sentences hold little importance if those responsible rarely make it to trial.
Guatemala's government says it is preparing for further increased migration due to a decision announced Friday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control to end a system limiting asylum at the southwest border on May 23. That policy had been based on reducing the spread of COVID-19 during the pandemic.
FILE - Juan Miranda, who is allegedly part of a human trafficking network, returns to his place after questioning in the courts of justice in Guatemala City, Friday, Feb. 4, 2022. Eager to show it's trying to slow the steady flow of its people north to the United States, Guatemala recently tripled prison sentences for migrant smugglers. (AP Photo/Oliver de Ros, File)
Officials throughout the region expect migrant smugglers to seize on the policy change to drum up more business with misinformation about the sort of reception migrants will meet.
Guatemala´s immigration agency said it was forming a multidisciplinary group to respond to changes in migration flows, including securing the country´s borders.
In 2020, more than 21,000 Guatemalans were deported home from the U.S., but prosecutors only charged 12 people in connection with migrant smuggling, according to data from the Attorney General´s Office, said lawmaker Andrea Villagran. Only four of the 12 were convicted.
"You have to see the lack of capacity the Attorney General´s Office has to bring these criminal structures to justice," said Villagran who voted against the reform. "The law change is only a show. What this law did was increase the price of smuggling. If the problem isn´t really resolved, the people are going to continue wanting to migrate."
Villagran also said there´s little motivation for the government to slow migration.
"The interest is in continuing to export Guatemalans so they can continue sending remittances and continue sustaining this country´s economy," she said. Last year, despite the global pandemic, Guatemalans sent home $15 billion.
Hernández said she decided to leave last month to escape poverty. Her family scraped together thousands of dollars to hire a smuggler, but in a month´s time she was back where she started, now with a massive debt that is virtually unpayable if she stays in Guatemala.
She was unaware that the penalties for migrant smuggling had risen to 30 years from 10, now on par with sentences for kidnapping and murder.
"Here there´s no work and a lot of violence," Hernández said.
The tougher sentences were proposed by the office of President Alejandro Giammattei. His relationship with Washington has been tense, in part because the U.S. government has listed corruption as one of the root causes of immigration in Central America and has accused his administration of undermining Guatemala´s justice system while inventing charges to prosecute anticorruption crusaders.
Ursula Roldán, a migration expert at the Rafael Landivar University, said that while poverty and corruption remain rampant, emigration will continue.
She notes that deportations from the U.S. have fallen even as Guatemalan emigration continues. "It´s not that people aren´t trying to leave Guatemala. It´s that the containment is in Mexico, at the southern and northern borders," she said. "That´s where the problem is building."
Guatemalans have featured prominently in recent high-profile - and deadly - smuggling cases in Mexico.
In January 2021, the incinerated bodies of 19 people, including 16 Guatemalan migrants, were found in northern Mexico near the Texas border. Prosecutors said they were shot by a Tamaulipas state police unit and then burned.
In December, 55 migrants were killed and more than 100 injured when a semitrailer carrying them crashed in southern Mexico. Again the majority were from Guatemala.
This year, Guatemalan authorities, under pressure to show they´re taking smuggling seriously, arrested 10 people allegedly involved in smuggling the migrants killed last year near the Texas border.
"People keep migrating because the structural causes of migration are still there, they haven´t changed," Roldán said.
Stuardo Campos, the prosecutor charged with applying the new law, sees the increased sentences as a positive development and says smuggler arrests are up, but concedes that the factors driving migration are strong and says he lacks the resources to effectively tackle the problem.
Campos noted that the new law requires prosecutors to show proof that moving, housing and helping migrants was done for an economic benefit. That's a tall order when migrants almost never agree to testify against their smugglers.
Many smugglers offer a second or third try if the first fails, and migrants have almost no hope of paying off the original debt without reaching the United States. So there´s a large disincentive to helping prosecute their smuggler.
Campos laments that lack of cooperation. He has 340 open investigations into migrant smuggling involving 10 smuggling rings operating across Guatemala.
In the case of those killed in northern Mexico, Campos said the leader of the smuggling ring was a former mayor who is now a fugitive.
"There are criminal networks within the government that facilitate the entrance and exit and even (false) documents for migrants," said Villagran, the federal lawmaker.
"The whole system is so coopted that any popularly elected public official could be tied to these networks," she said. "Ultimately, they need political favors to survive and those favors translate to financing" of electoral campaigns.
In the first three months of this year, 7,552 Guatemalans were deported from the United States. Among them were Hernández and 20-year-old Emileth Tobar.
Tobar left Guatemala on Feb. 1, the same day Congress voted to increase the sentences for migrant smugglers. Her mother had died, and as the eldest child it was her responsibility to provide for her siblings.
Like Hernández, she was detained shortly after crossing the U.S. border and within a week was flown back to Guatemala. It was her third attempt.
"When they deported us the plane was full of young people; they told us the oldest was 26," she said. "Now we have to figure out what to do."
FILE - People lower the remains of Elfego Miranda Diaz into a grave, one of the Guatemalan migrants who was killed near the U.S.-Mexico border in January, at a cemetery in Comitancillo, Guatemala, Saturday, March 13, 2021. In January 2021, the incinerated bodies of 19 people, including 16 Guatemalan migrants, were found in northern Mexico near the Texas border. Prosecutors said they were shot by a Tamaulipas state police unit and then burned. (AP Photo/Moises Castillo, File)
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North Sea can provide ‘secure, safe energy’ for next 50 years – industry chief
The North Sea can help provide the UK with “secure, safe energy” for the next 50 years while also helping meet climate change targets, the head of a key industry body has insisted.
Deidre Michie, chief executive of Offshore Energies UK (OEUK), spoke out as she made a plea to ministers ahead of the publication of the UK Government’s upcoming energy security strategy.
Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine means energy security is now also a national security issue, she said.
Ms Michie, whose organisation represents 400 offshore energy companies including in the oil, gas and offshore wind sectors, called for a “national consensus” to be built around energy issues.
She stated: “Our industry has provided the UK with secure, safe energy for the last five decades and we can do the same for another five decades – while also helping the nation reach carbon neutrality by 2050.
“This will only happen with careful planning, preparation and investment. Energy infrastructure projects take years or even decades, and our industry is used to thinking on those timescales.
“We believe that, where energy is concerned, policymakers of all parties and countries must start doing the same.”
OEUK wants government regulators to prioritise decisions on new oil and gas fields, but also says the UK should work with other European nations to co-operate on energy supplies.
To help achieve the UK’s goal of reaching net zero by 2050, Ms Michie said legislation should be introduced to expand the production of hydrogen and also to increase carbon capture facilities.
Work is also needed to electrify both the North Sea and the Irish Sea, OEUK said, calling for grids of undersea electrical cables to be installed to take power from offshore wind farms to towns and cities across the UK.
We need our policymakers and politicians to think long-term, act short-term and, above all, work together for the whole UK
Ms Michie said: “Our short-term energy security and our longer-term need for secure, net zero energy will only happen if our policymakers can collectively create the right environment for long-term investment across all forms of energy production.
“To achieve that we need stable, long-term regulatory policies, clear and predictable fiscal policies, that are supported by political alignment across all the countries and parties of the UK.
“We need our policymakers and politicians to think long-term, act short-term and, above all, work together for the whole UK.”
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — More than 100 Hennepin County employees could be suspended or fired if they don't meet next week's deadline for receiving COVID-19 vaccinations, officials said.
All unvaccinated employees have until Thursday to prove to human resources that they are vaccinated, after which those who fail to comply will face disciplinary action, county administrator David Hough said.
“Vaccines are the best way to protect employees and the public we serve from serious health impacts from COVID,” Hough said. “We anticipate that most of the remaining 100-plus employees will meet these timelines.”
The county board voted in November to require its nearly 9,000 employees to get vaccinated unless they received religious or medical exemptions. As of Friday, approximately 475 employees had such exemptions, and those workers must be tested for the coronavirus weekly, the Star Tribune reported.
The union representing Hennepin County sheriff’s deputies sued the county over the vaccine mandate and asked for a temporary injunction on the deadline. Judge James Moore denied the request, saying the union failed to show that members will be irreparably harmed by implementation of the vaccine policy.
Officials from several unions representing county workers say the majority of the staffers facing suspension or termination are low-wage workers, often of color and many are women.
County Commissioner Jeff Lunde voted for the vaccine mandate despite some personal reservations. He’s hopeful a positive form of discipline can be achieved and still believes “people should have space to make their own decisions."
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ROME (AP) - Results from Italian football:
Spezia 1, Venezia FC 0
Lazio vs. Sassuolo, 12 p.m.
Salernitana vs. Turin, 2:45 p.m.
Fiorentina vs. Empoli, 6:30 a.m.
Atalanta vs. Napoli, 9 a.m.
Udinese vs. Cagliari, 9 a.m.
Sampdoria vs. Roma, 12 p.m.
Juventus vs. Inter, 2:45 p.m.
Verona vs. Genoa, 12:30 p.m.
AC Milan vs. Bologna, 2:45 p.m.
Empoli vs. Spezia, 9 a.m.
Inter vs. Verona, 12 p.m.
Cagliari vs. Juventus, 2:45 p.m.
Genoa vs. Lazio, 6:30 a.m.
Napoli vs. Fiorentina, 9 a.m.
Sassuolo vs. Atalanta, 9 a.m.
Venezia FC vs. Udinese, 9 a.m.
Roma vs. Salernitana, 12 p.m.
Turin vs. AC Milan, 2:45 p.m.
Bologna vs. Sampdoria, 2:45 p.m.
Alessandria 2, Spal 2
Ascoli 1, Pordenone 0
Cittadella 1, Ternana Calcio 2
Cremonese 1, Reggina 1914 1
Lecce 1, Frosinone 0
Cosenza 1, Parma 3
Benevento vs. Pisa, 10:15 a.m.
Brescia vs. Vicenza, 9:30 a.m.
Como vs. AC Monza, 9:30 a.m.
Crotone vs. Perugia, 9:30 a.m.
Cremonese vs. Alessandria, 1 p.m.
Pordenone vs. Frosinone, 1 p.m.
Reggina 1914 vs. Benevento, 1 p.m.
Ternana Calcio vs. Lecce, 1 p.m.
Spal vs. Cosenza, 1 p.m.
Parma vs. Como, 8 a.m.
Cittadella vs. Perugia, 1 p.m.
Vicenza vs. Crotone, 1 p.m.
AC Monza vs. Ascoli, 1 p.m.
Pisa vs. Brescia, 1 p.m.
Alessandria vs. Pordenone, 8 a.m.
Como vs. Cittadella, 8 a.m.
Lecce vs. Spal, 8 a.m.
Frosinone vs. Cremonese, 10:15 a.m.
Benevento vs. Vicenza, 8:30 a.m.
Ascoli vs. Reggina 1914, 9:30 a.m.
Crotone vs. Ternana Calcio, 9:30 a.m.
Cosenza vs. AC Monza, 9:30 a.m.
Perugia vs. Pisa, 12 p.m.
Brescia vs. Parma, 2:30 p.m.
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Commercial EV maker EKA unveils its first e-bus E9
EKA E9 is powered by a 200 KW electric motor, offering faster acceleration, more horsepower, greater traction power and along with 17 per cent gradeability to tackle any terrain and a regenerative braking system, the company said in a release.
Mumbai: Commercial electric vehicle maker EKA on Saturday unveiled its first e-bus E9. The e-bus was unveiled by the Minister of Tourism and Environment in the Maharashtra Government Aaditya Thackeray along with Sudhir Mehta, Chairman of the EKA and Pinnacle Industries Limited at the Pune Alternate Fuel Conclave (AFC) on Saturday. EKA is a subsidiary of Pinnacle Industries.
EKA E9 is powered by a 200 KW electric motor, offering faster acceleration, more horsepower, greater traction power and along with 17 per cent gradeability to tackle any terrain and a regenerative braking system, the company said in a release.
"Electrification of commercial vehicles, public transport, especially the bus sector, is key to India's decarbonization strategy. Today, we are excited to launch our first electric bus EKA E9, to empower cities to achieve their zero-emissions targets," said Mehta.
Eka buses are designed and optimized to provide the best ride experience and best returns to the customers, he said, adding, "With the new EKA E9, we offer a global platform for clean, efficient, and profitable public transport to meet the rising demand on important markets that are ready for the shift to electromobility."
EKA said its first battery-electric bus features a new streamlined vehicle design, maximized power and range and with a Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) lower than existing Internal Combustion engine powered buses, the new vehicle promises to deliver sustainability and profitability to all stakeholders. PTI IAS MR MR
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BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — M&T Bank Corp. has completed its acquisition of People’s United Financial Inc. in a deal worth $8.3 billion, M&T announced Saturday.
People’s United’s headquarters in Bridgeport, Connecticut is now Buffalo-based M&T’s New England regional headquarters.
The combined company has approximately $200 billion in assets and a network of more than 1,000 branches in 12 states from Maine to Virginia and the District of Columbia. It employs more than 22,000 people.
Clients of People’s United will retain access to current branches while they are being converted to M&T's.
M&T had been active in acquisitions, but People’s United was its first major deal in almost six years.
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Coming through for your team in key moments is what defines a clutch performer. This week, New York Giants' Landon Collins, Detroit Lions' Matthew Stafford, Indianapolis Colts' Andrew Luck, San Diego Chargers' Denzel Perryman, and Miami Dolphins' Jay Ajayi have all earned nominations to be the Castrol EDGE Clutch Performer of the Week. Vote for who you think should take the honor.
CLUTCH PERFORMER OF THE WEEK NOMINEES
Landon Collins, New York Giants
Collins picked off Case Keenum twice, including a 44-yard pick six in the second quarter which helped propel the New York Giants to victory over the Los Angeles Rams.
Matthew Stafford, Detroit Lions
Stafford tossed an 18-yard touchdown pass to Anquan Boldin with 16 seconds left to give the Detroit Lions a 20-17 win over the Washington Redskins.
Andrew Luck, Indianapolis Colts
With 1:55 left in the game, Andrew Luck threw a 7-yard touchdown pass to Jack Doyle to put Indianapolis ahead and the Colts rallied to beat the Tennessee Titans, 34-26.
Denzel Perryman, San Diego Chargers
Perryman intercepted Matt Ryan's pass, setting up a game-tying 33-yard field goal with 18 seconds remaining in regulation and stopped Devonta Freeman on a fourth-and-1 in overtime, helping the Chargers win 33-30.
Jay Ajayi, Miami Dolphins
Ajayi rushed for 214 yards on 28 carries against the Buffalo Bills and scored a touchdown, helping lead the Dolphins to a comeback victory on Sunday.
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The prime ministers of both countries witnessed the signing of the deal in a virtual ceremony. Australia wants to curb dependence on China as its largest trading partner.
Australia and India signed an interim free trade deal on Saturday that will see an easing of tariffs on various Australian goods and duty-free access for India on a vast majority of products.
Trade Minister Dan Tehan and Indian counterpart Piyush Goyal signed the Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement during a virtual ceremony witnessed by Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Morrison told reporters that the agreement with India represented "one of the biggest economic doors there is to open."
Morrison also described the countries as "two dynamic regional economies, like-minded democracies, working together for mutual benefit."
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called it a "watershed moment."
"On the basis of this pact, together we will be able to increase the resilience of supply chains, and also contribute to the stability of the Indo-Pacific region," Modi said.
In 2020 India was Australia's seventh-largest trading partner, according to the Australian government, with two-way trade between the two countries valued at over $17.9 billion (€16.2 billion). Australia wants to get into India's top three export markets by 2035.
The deal will see tariffs removed on more than 85% of Australian goods exported to India, which include sheep meat, wool, coal and copper, among others.
In return 96% of Indian goods arriving in Australia will be duty-free.
Both India and Australia have over recent years experienced strained diplomatic relations with China.
Over the past two years, Australia has seen a rapid deterioration of relations with Beijing, with tariffs imposed on Australian goods in response to several moves by Canberra, including banning Huawei technology from infrastructure and demanding a probe into the origins of COVID-19.
Relations between India and China have also been on a rapid downward trajectory, after 2020's violent confrontation in the Himalayas which saw 20 Indian soldiers and at least four Chinese soldiers killed in brutal hand-to-hand fighting.
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The Tiger Tease is in full bloom ahead of Augusta National's Masters | Ken Willis
Will he or won’t he?
Plenty of guesses and guessers out there, but only a precious few know which way Tiger Woods is leaning as another Thursday at Augusta creeps in close enough to smell the dogwoods.
The fact Tiger is entertaining the possibility is quite shocking to those who fully wrote him off last winter after the car crash left his right leg in disarray.
The shocked masses have gotten over it by now, just as they got over it after they wrongly wrote him off back when … where’s the list … here it is: Back when he wrecked his personal life (and the family Truckster!), re-injured his knee, knee again, neck, back, knee, back again, the jail footage, the back again …
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Or something like that.
Anyway, time to stretch and see if that arm can still make it around for a self-pat on the back. Yes it can, so let’s go back 13 months to this little corner of the sports-writin’ world and see what was suggested.
How bad was Tiger Woods' injury?
Roll the tape …
“We’re talking golf, not football, hockey or any other sporting activity where a 10% or larger slide from peak legs would end a career. If he’s able to first walk, then walk long distances, one day after another, and handle the physical demands of all the practice hours necessary at that level of golf, you don’t write him off.
“Yes, when you pile on the issues regarding a fragile spine, along with the scarred knees, the multipliers add up to long odds. But still, this is only mountain-climbing in a rhetorical sense.”
We sometimes sound smart in this “business,” but rarely are proven smart, so we take our shots when they arise.
Now, let’s move on from self-indulgence to another offering from the Greatest Hits album: Cynicism.
The inner cynic wants to go public for a moment and remind everyone of what just might be driving Tiger’s flirtations with the 2022 Masters.
Finances. There, I said it.
Granted, it’s a fool’s chore to sell off Tiger’s competitive desires and, assuming you’ve glanced at the trophy case, Tiger’s competitive accomplishments.
Going back to the day Old Tom Morris quit shaving, there are only three men in golf history who can join Tiger Woods in the discussion about the greatest golfer ever (Bobby Jones, Ben Hogan, and Jack Nicklaus, in case you were briefly stumped).
Tiger didn’t get there without an inner fire. Nicklaus handled it best and for the longest time. Hogan might’ve topped them all if not for his own car crash that severely limited his tee times (the late-career yips didn’t help, either). Jones quit at 28 and not just because he’d accomplished his Grand Slam, but also because the pressure of competition was destroying his innards.
Like it is to Jack, competitive fire is oxygen to Tiger.
What is the PGA Tour's Player Impact Program?
But (here comes the cynic) so is contractual opportunities. From Harry Vardon to Arnold Palmer to Tiger Woods, the world’s greatest golfers have also leveraged their talents to become some of the sports world’s greatest earners.
Tiger infamously lost some major corporate partnerships over a decade ago when the personal stuff exploded. As his health and image recovered, he began cobbling together quite a collection of new endorsement deals.
You don’t need a business degree to assume those contracts are contingent — at least in part and perhaps major part — on Tiger playing in the biggest tournaments. I hear what you’re saying and realize it’s easy to suggest, “Tiger doesn’t need the money,” but the spigot of competitive juices doesn’t turn off when these competitive giants slam the trunk lid and leave the club parking lot.
The inner cynic also needs to point out the PIP.
Last year, the PGA Tour introduced the “Player Impact Program,” a bonus pool of $40 million spread out at year’s end to the game’s most popular stars. The measuring tools include a variety of metrics tracking social media, Google searches, TV mentions, etc.
Without hitting a shot in a regular Tour event, Tiger finished atop the PIP and received the $8 million first–place payout. When they label someone as “bigger than the game,” this is your example.
This year, the PIP pool increases to $50 million. (By the way, the inner cynic jumps in to say the PIP is considered a Tour payout to help keep the biggest stars from perhaps jumping to a start-up golf league with very deep pockets).
While considering the PIP, stand back and soak in all the media attention — social and otherwise — Tiger has gathered this past week. First by doing nothing: simply leaving his name on the Masters entry list as Phil Mickelson was removed.
Then by doing something: flying to Augusta for an 18-hole look-see, presumably to test the right leg on a hilly course not kind to the unsteady.
Talk about the “leader in the clubhouse.” Tiger’s PIP numbers are through the roof.
Imagine if he tees up a Bridgestone this coming Thursday in Augusta … regardless of the reason why.
— Reach Ken Willis at ken.willis@news-jrnl.com
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‘I finally got it’: Former Marine injured in Vietnam War presented with high school diploma
By Dillon Thomas
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ERIE, Colorado (KCNC) — Nearly 60 years after leaving Erie High School to serve in the Marines during the Vietnam War, veteran Ron Cardenas was finally given the graduation ceremony he earned in the 1960s. Cardenas, now 75, dropped out of high school in the 1960s in pursuit of service to his country. However, the Purple Heart recipient was never given a diploma.
“That first couple weeks (in the Marines) was hell. I wondered, ‘What the hell did I get into?’” Cardenas told CBS4’s Dillon Thomas.
Cardenas said he was in Vietnam when he turned 19 and at one point found himself caught in the middle of a battle with the enemy. He recalled being nearly completely surrounded by enemy fire. Most of his fellow soldiers were unable to escape on their own feet. As he retreated and fought back, Cardenas recalled being trapped while battling for his life.
Cardenas said he found himself in a gun battle with another soldier when he was wounded.
“I know I killed him. But, before I shot him he sent a rocket propelled grenade over. My face was bleeding,” Cardenas said. “A piece of shrapnel took out my left eye.”
Cardenas miraculously lived to tell the story. Since his time in the service he has dedicated many days to coaching students at Erie High School and attending sporting events. He has also worked hard to be able to pay for his children and grandchildren to attend higher education, something he wasn’t able to do without a diploma.
On Friday, students and staff at Erie High School gathered for an assembly to hear from Cardenas about his service. But, while he was on stage the school’s principal, Matt Buchler, also recognized Cardenas by awarding him his diploma.
“It’s a very special day for me,” Cardenas said.
“Today is a really special day in the history of Erie High School,” Buchler said. “One of the messages is about sacrifice. Being a young man, deploying to Vietnam in a war zone, took an enormous amount of courage and heroism.”
Cardenas, a former baseball player for the school, was also awarded the 1964 male athlete of the year award following receiving his diploma.
“This moment has been 58 years in the making for me,” Cardenas said. “It’s something I’ll put next to my kids’ diplomas. See, I got mine, too. It is important to me. It is important to say I finally got it.”
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Taron Egerton has withdrawn from the lead role in his West End play due to “personal reasons”.
The Rocketman star, 32, has been performing in a revival of Mike Bartlett’s 2009 play Cock at London’s Ambassadors Theatre.
But he has been beset by difficulties since starting the run in March – fainting during the first night and then later testing positive for Covid-19.
He will be replaced by his understudy Joel Harper-Jackson, who has stepped in on both occasions, for the remainder of the run until June 4.
A statement from the producers said: “The part was originally played in this production by Taron Egerton, who has had to withdraw from the production due to personal reasons.
“Joel understudied the role and has been playing the part of M for the past 10 days while Taron was absent from the production having tested positive for Covid.”
Director Marianne Elliott said: “Joel is an absolute hero. He is a brilliant and gifted actor and stepped into the role at extremely short notice.
“Audiences have been standing and cheering and so am I.”
Co-star Jonathan Bailey, who also stars in Bridgerton, added: “Joel is an immense talent and we couldn’t be luckier to have him on board. I am proud to continue sharing the stage with him.”
During the show’s opening night, Egerton fainted on stage and was attended to by a doctor in the audience, with Harper-Jackson stepping in to finish the play.
Following the initial incident, Egerton reassured fans he was “completely fine”, but had suffered a “sore neck and a bruised ego”.
He vowed to be “back with a vengeance” and thanked Harper-Jackson.
Last week, he was forced to withdraw from the play again after testing positive for Covid-19.
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G. Sudhakaran to skip Party Congress
Nothing unusual, says Kodiyeri
Communist Party of India (Marxist) State secretary Kodiyeri Balakrishnan on Saturday maintained that there’s nothing unusual in senior leader G. Sudhakaran deciding to give the forthcoming party congress in Kannur between April 6 and 10 a miss.
“The party does not have any issues with him,” Mr. Balakrishnan told the media in Kannur on the sidelines of a protest organised by the party against the Centre’s ‘anti-people policies’ and rising fuel prices.
Mr. Sudhakaran had informed the party that he was indisposed and would not be in a position to attend the party congress. Those unable to attend the party congress from Ernakulam and Palakkad had also been replaced and, therefore, nothing was amiss, he said.
In a letter to district secretary R. Razar, Mr. Sudhakaran cited health issues for his decision to skip the party congress. The party accepted the request and district secretariat member A. Mahendran was asked to fill in for Mr. Sudhakaran.
The CPI(M) had publicly censured Mr. Sudhakaran last year over alleged lapses in the Left Democratic Front’s electioneering in the Ambalapuzha Assembly constituency.
Further, prior to the CPI(M) State conference held in Kochi in March, Mr. Sudhakaran had written to the party leadership to exclude him from the State committee. Subsequently, he was not included on the new State committee citing the age bar of 75 years set for organisational roles.
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Choose an affordable window air conditioner
Need a cheap window air conditioner? Fortunately, there are plenty on the market, many of which are solid performers. Just because you’re on a budget, it doesn’t mean you need to compromise on cooling. Instead, it’s helpful to be realistic with your search by knowing what to expect in your price range.
It’s wise to begin your search for a window air conditioner with a checklist of features to compare. Here’s a roundup of what you need to know, with a few recommendations along the way.
What do I need to know before buying a cheap window air conditioner?
Premium vs. cheap window air conditioners
If you’re wondering what the differences are between cheap versus premium window air conditioners, here’s a quick breakdown: Premium window air conditioners are feature-rich and offer more in the way of cooling customization. Many of them are equipped with heating functions, like this model. Units at this price point are often made by reputable manufacturers that offer more extended warranties and stand behind their products.
Cheap window air conditioners, on the other hand, stick to basic features. Only a handful will have heating functions or high-tech features. Some cheap units aren’t made well and have cheap or ill-fitting components, so they may have shorter lifespans than premium units.
Installation
The average person can install window air conditioners with a basic set of hand tools, such as screwdrivers. As a bonus, many of these units come with mounting equipment, so you don’t need to spend extra on them.
Size
The key to finding the best cheap window air conditioner is choosing a unit that is the right size for your space. The easiest way to determine size is by taking the room’s square footage and multiplying it by 25. If you’re wondering why it’s 25, it’s because you need roughly 25 BTUs (British Thermal Units) to cool each square foot of space.
For example, take a room that measures 200 square feet. Two hundred times 25 gives you 5,000. Therefore, you’ll need an air conditioner that is listed as 5,000 BTUs.
Keep in mind that you shouldn’t opt for a window air conditioner that is significantly larger than the product of this equation. If you do, it’s counterintuitive. The unit will cycle off and on instead of running continuously, and it may throw off the space’s humidity level.
Footprint
All window air conditioners are designed to jut out from your window. Unfortunately, there aren’t many cheap air conditioners designed to be low-profile, so expect them to have sizable footprints. However, if you are willing to increase your budget to mid-range units, the MIDEA U-Inverter Window Air Conditioner is a popular compact option.
Warranties
Most window air conditioners, including cheap ones, have limited warranties. Depending on the manufacturer, they may cover the unit for anywhere from 30 days to 10 years. There may be separate warranties for parts and labor.
Having a warranty doesn’t guarantee that the manufacturer will replace your air conditioner or parts. Warranty claims are generally handled on a case-by-case basis, and you’ll need to provide proof of purchase for the claim. However, to expedite claims, you may wish to register your air conditioner on the manufacturer’s website.
How much is a cheap window air conditioner?
Because window air conditioners range from $200-$1,000, we consider the “cheap” range to be any unit priced $350 or less. We don’t recommend dipping below the $200 price point unless you have to. Some consumers report these units may not be reliable.
What features do cheap window air conditioners have?
Cooling and fan speeds
Cheap window air conditioners usually have a limited number of cooling and fan speeds. The most basic units only have two options, whereas a handful may offer three to five.
Display
Displays vary considerably in cheap window air conditioners. Some are basic with a couple rotary dials, such as the Frigidaire Window Air Conditioner with Mechanical Controls. Several options, like this other Frigidaire model, have simple LED panels. A few units with contemporary curb appeal have sleek touch panels, such as TOSOT Window Air Conditioner.
Remote control
Most cheap window air conditioners come with remotes for convenient operation, like this RCA model. They show almost all information seen on the unit’s onboard display. However, some of these remotes lack alerts for filter changes or malfunctions.
Dehumidifier
You’ll find a few cheap window air conditioners equipped with dehumidifiers, such as MIDEA EasyCool Window Conditioner. Consumers often invest in these units if they live in humid areas or if their homes have higher humidity levels.
Quiet operation
Window air conditioners make considerable noise. When you’re shopping on a budget, finding a unit that offers quiet operation may be more challenging. One option is Emerson Quiet Kool Window Air Conditioner, whose quiet mode operates at 50 dBA.
Timer settings
Some cheap window air conditioners have timer settings, in which you can set them to turn off after a set amount of time. Generally speaking, you’re limited to either 30- or 60-minute options in many units.
Energy saving
It’s not unusual for cheap window air conditioners to have an economical feature like an energy-saving mode. These units save energy by turning off fans when the compressor isn’t operating.
A handful of window air conditioners within this price range come with the Energy Star certification, like this LG window air conditioner. Units like this one meet high standards for saving energy without compromising on quality in performance.
Smart air conditioners
Surprisingly, there are a few smart window air conditioners within the $350-and-less price range.
LG Wi-Fi Smart Window Air Conditioner and Toshiba Smart Air Conditioner, for example, are both controlled via apps. They’re also compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant. Another option is GE Smart Window Air Conditioner, which you can control with more than one GE app.
Sian Babish is a writer for BestReviews. BestReviews is a product review company with a singular mission: to help simplify your purchasing decisions and save you time and money.
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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The National WWII Museum in New Orleans has dedicated a gallery of planes to former aviator President George H.W. Bush, who was forced to bail out of his bomber during the war when it was hit by Japanese anti-aircraft fire.
The Times-Picayune / The New Orleans Advocate reported that Bush was remembered during the dedication ceremony on Tuesday at the museum where the gallery displaying aircraft flown during the war was christened the George H.W. Bush Aviation Gallery. Overhead was the same type of plan flown by Bush during the war — a blue light bomber called an Avenger.
The future president was trying to eliminate a Japanese radio tower in 1944 when his aircraft was hit and he bailed out; a submarine rescued him but the other two men in the plane died. During the dedication ceremony, his grandson Pierce Bush said the elder Bush thought about the other men who didn't make it constantly.
“In some way," Bush's grandson said, “it impacted how he lived."
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The former president, who died in 2018, was an early supporter of the museum that was first called the D-Day Museum and later dubbed the National WWII Museum. The Aviation Gallery named in his honor includes six vintage airplanes including the Avenger.
Gov. John Bel Edwards also spoke at the ceremony, and called the late president a “war hero and consummate public servant.” The governor, who is also a former military member, also noted the current military conflict Europe is engaged in, the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and lamented that the world is apparently “not smart enough” to learn from previous generations who've experienced war.
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| 2022-04-02T17:25:13Z
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In holdover box office news for Friday, The Lost City earned $4.3 million (-63%) on its eighth day. That positions the Sandra Bullock/Channing Tatum rom-com adventure for a $15.7 million (-48%) second-weekend gross. That’s a decent but not superlative hold, almost on par with The Proposal (-44% from a $33 million debut in June of 2009) and better than Ocean’s 8 (-54% after a $41 million debut in June of 2018). The over/under $70 million flick will have around $55 million domestic by day ten, implying that the original, star-driven high concept release (what we used to call “a movie”) will end its domestic run with between $85 million and $105 million, depending on how it legs out as essentially the only big release for a while playing explicitly (but not exclusively) to adult women.
Warner Bros.’ The Batman earned another $3.1 million (-44%) to bring its 29-day total to $341.3 million, setting the stage for a $11.3 million (-45%) fifth-weekend gross. That’ll give the Robert Pattinson/Zoe Kravitz actioner $349 million domestic at the end of its first month. Presuming a continued 49/51 domestic/overseas split, the Matt Reeves-directed DC flick should have around $697 million worldwide as of yesterday, meaning it should cross $700 million global by the end of this sentence. It should pass The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn part I ($712 million) tomorrow to become Robert Pattinson’s second-biggest global grosser behind Breaking Dawn part II ($829 million). That is most likely a bridge too far, which just shows how huge those Twilight movies were. It’s still looking like a final cume of $375 million domestic and $765 million worldwide for The Batman.
Meanwhile, Sony’s Uncharted earned $1 million (-26%) on its seventh Friday for a probable $3.72 million (-26%) weekend and $139 million domestic cume. Whether moving Morbius farther away from No Way Home hurt the former Marvel film, it certainly helped Uncharted. If it can hang on for a little longer, the Tom Holland/Mark Wahlberg adventure can best Detective Pikachu ($144 million) and Sonic the Hedgehog ($148 million) as the biggest video game movie ever in unadjusted domestic earnings. Me thinks Sony should do Morbius/Uncharted double-features if the Jared Leto flick sinks like a stone next weekend. Either way, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 will hope to make this entire proposition immaterial next weekend. Skipping around a bit, Spider-Man: No Way Home will earn $1.46 million (-27%) in its 16th weekend for a new $803 million cume.
FUNimation and Crunchy Roll’s Jujutsu Kasien 0 earned around $560,000 (-57%) on its third Friday. We can expect a $1.95 million (-57%) weekend and $31.44 million 17-day total for the Japanese anime horror fantasy. Alas, RRR plunged 92% on its second Friday, although that first Friday also included a full day of Thursday “previews.” Nonetheless, S. S. Rajamouli’s three-hour action spectacular earned around $440,000 on Friday setting the stage for a $1.58 million (-83%) weekend and $12.75 million 11-day cume. That’s obviously not a good hold, as this film’s domestic release was a one-weekend wonder. Still, it’s not like Rise Roar Revolt was banking on huge North American box office. Those who wanted to treat themselves by seeing it theatrically will get to do so. Everyone else will wait for Netflix.
Channing Tatum’s Dog earned $340,000 (-42%) on its seventh Friday. We can expect a $1.26 million (-41%) weekend as the $15 million MGM drama passes $60 million domestic. Everything Everywhere All at Once expanded to 38 theaters in advance of its wide release next weekend. The Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert sci-fi multiverse action rom-com fantasy earned $354,953 (+73%) on Friday for a probable $1.05 million (+106%) second weekend and $1.8 million ten-day total. That $26,250 per-theater average is solid, but the real test is whether this terrific Michelle Yeoh/Ke Huy Quan flick can break out next weekend. I’m not optimistic (because I dare not hope), but if A24 can get The Green Knight to $17 million, I’d like to think they can drag Everything Everywhere All at Once past $10 million domestic.
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https://www.forbes.com/sites/scottmendelson/2022/04/02/friday-box-office-the-batman-tops-700-million-as-rrr-plunges-92/
| 2022-04-02T17:27:08Z
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