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4:59| Apr 14, 2022, 02:58PM EDT
Lawmakers Say Dianne Feinstein’s Mental Fitness Rapidly Worsening, Report Claims
A group of lawmakers spoke anonymously to the San Francisco Chronicle to say they were seriously concerned longtime Sen. Dianne Feinstein's (D-Calif.) memory is fading to the point where it is difficult for her to do her job.
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — A teenager in England has been arrested in connection with threats of violence against schools and businesses in a Phoenix suburb, police said Thursday.
According to the Scottsdale Police Department, the person who made the calls April 8 and April 11 claimed he had a gun and was going to “shoot up" or was en route to particular schools.
Other threatening calls were made to a school district office and several businesses, a police statement said.
With help from federal Homeland Security Investigation and that agency's counterpart in London, a teenager was identified and arrested Tuesday near Manchester, police said.
The teen also is accused of possessing indecent images of children and distributing them across the internet, the statement said. “He will remain in the United Kingdom and go through the justice system there."
The teen's name was not released, and Officer Aaron Bolin, a Scottsdale police spokesperson, said the United Kingman's privacy laws bar disclosure of the teen's age, specific charges he faces or whether he was being prosecuted as an adult.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.
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This is part of CNBC Make It's My First Day Back series, where people share their stories of what it's like to return to the office after working from home during the Covid-19 pandemic. Are you planning to return to the office soon? Share your stories with us here.
Name: Nicole Perzigian
Age: 48
Office: Zoom's San Jose office
Working home since: Nov. 30, 2020
Returned: March 15, 2022
Return requirements: Proof of Covid-19 vaccine
Nicole Perzigian wasn't planning to switch careers during the Covid-19 pandemic.
But when a recruiter from Zoom reached out to her on LinkedIn with an offer to lead the video conferencing platform's first-ever university recruiting and programs team, she thought the opportunity was too good to pass up.
Perzigian had worked at IBM for two years before joining Zoom – but she craved a new challenge.
"When I accepted the job and told friends I was going to Zoom, people shrieked as if I just landed a movie part alongside an A-list celebrity," Perzigian tells CNBC Make It. "I thought, 'Wow, Zoom really is a cool company, we've really been there for people during the pandemic.'"
In January, Zoom announced that employees could choose between hybrid, in-person or permanent remote work moving forward. After spending the pandemic working from her house in San Ramon, California, Perzigian was eager to find her desk and meet her team in person.
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After joining Zoom in a remote environment, Perzigian was curious to see how the work relationships she built online would stack up in real-life — and if a company known for its video conferencing tools could make hybrid meetings less awkward.
CNBC Make It: What was your biggest fear about going to the office for the first time?
Nicole Perzigian: I didn't know if people were going to recognize me in-person! I lost some sleep the night before feeling those "first day" jitters. As I was driving to work, all of those doubts were running through my mind: 'What will it be like to talk to each other in-person? Do I know how to make conversation anymore?' When I work from home, I just talk to my dog all day. But it ended up being fine — you pick up right where you left off online, and people recognized me from video meetings.
How did the first day go?
I left my house early because I have a bit of a longer commute — about an hour — and I was worried about traffic. Once I got to the building, Zoom had employees directing us where to pick up our badge and find our floor, which was great. We don't have assigned desks, but we have suggested "neighborhoods" for each team to sit together, named after iconic landmarks around San Francisco.
We had a nice free breakfast and did a little champagne toast to kick off the re-opening with our business leaders, then I spent some time "slacking off" and chatting with the five members of team who came to the office, since this was the first time I was meeting them.
The rest of the afternoon consisted of meetings, which was a mix of remote, in-person and hybrid because I also work with folks in different parts of the country. For example: One of my direct reports and I had a our first in-person one on one, followed by a hybrid meeting with her and someone who was working remotely from Texas.
What surprised you the most?
I was surprised by how efficient Zoom's technology is in coordinating hybrid meetings — it was so easy to work with folks that are remote and in the office at the same time, and it made collaboration really seamless.
You couldn't even tell if people were in the office or at home, because the video features integrate you so well. The Zoom room start gallery, for example, separates in-room participants into their own individual video tile, instead of the in-person group being together in one video, and we used the interactive whiteboard tool to share notes that everyone can see.
How often do you plan to be at the office?
I work well at home but I also love human interaction, so I'll be coming in twice a week until the summer, when our internship program starts, and then I will increase my days in office to three times a week. Our interns will also have the flexibility to work on a hybrid schedule after their orientation, which is exciting. Zoom has made it possible for us to collaborate no matter where we work from — we can't just talk the talk with our products, we have to walk the walk.
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SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday afternoon's drawing of the California Lottery's "Daily 3 Midday" game were:
4-4-1
(four, four, one)
SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday afternoon's drawing of the California Lottery's "Daily 3 Midday" game were:
4-4-1
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The past, present and future of Hoosiers' love affair with the automobile will be celebrated during the 2022 Indiana State Fair.
Fair officials announced Thursday "Fun at the Speed of Summer" is the theme for the annual 18-day agricultural extravaganza that will recognize Indiana's worldwide acclaim for its automotive history and contributions to the industry.
Fair goers can expect to see iconic, celebrity cars from movies and books, as well as world-class classic car collections showcasing Indiana-made vehicles.
"We are putting the pedal to the metal and building momentum to get ready for fun at the speed of summer!" said Cindy Hoye, fair executive director.
The Tom Wood Automotive Group is lead sponsor for the State Fair, which runs from July 29 to Aug. 21 (excluding Mondays and Tuesdays) at the Indianapolis fairgrounds, in part because the fair supports the company's motto of family, service and community.
"We are proud to sponsor this year’s Indiana State Fair – 'Fun at the speed of summer,'" said Jeff Wood, president of the Tom Wood Group.
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"We’ve been family-owned and locally operated serving Hoosiers since 1967. We are honored to share in the celebration of Indiana’s automotive excellence highlighting the rich history and traditions of the automobile."
Advance discounted fair tickets are available for purchase now at indianastatefair.com.
Events, concerts and other activities set for the fair are due to be announced in coming months.
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A possible missile attack on the Moskva, a Russian ship that is stationed in the Black Sea, caused “significant damage" to the cruiser, the U.S. Department of Defense said Thursday.
Following the Pentagon’s announcement, Russian state media said the ship sank as a result of the attack.
A Department of Defense official said Thursday afternoon that explosions from the missiles caused fire damage to the ship.
"We do believe that [the cruiser] has experienced significant damage. Our assessment is that [the crew] still appears to be battling a fire onboard,” a Pentagon official said. “But we do not know the extent of the damage. We don't know anything about casualties to [the] crew. And we cannot definitively say at this point what caused that damage.”
The Pentagon said it observed a handful of ships operating in the northern Black Sea have moved south in the wake of the damage to the Moskva.
The Department of Defense says the ship contains munitions, artillery rounds, missiles, a propulsion plant and plenty of fuel onboard.
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We’ve all heard stories from fishermen about “the one that got away.” In those tales, the biggest fish ever got hooked on the end of the line and gave such a fight that it escaped its fate.
Sometimes, though, the angler wins the battle, and now Eugene Cronley of Mississippi has a fish story that needs no exaggeration. In fact, the catfish Cronley caught is so big, that it’s been certified as a state record-breaker and could be considered for a world record, as well.
During his April 7 fishing excursion on the Mississippi River near Natchez, Mississippi, Cronley reeled in a 131-pound blue catfish that looked like something from prehistoric times. Needless to say, that big-‘ol blue wasn’t coming out of the river willingly.
“He hit the rod and started pulling drag,” Cronley told the Clarion Ledger. “I couldn’t move him. I’d pull on him and he’d pull and take 10 feet.”
The determined angler spent 45 minutes fighting to reel in the fish and finally, Cronley and the others on the boat got a glimpse of his river opponent.
“We catch a lot of 50-pounders down there and I knew he was bigger than that,” Cronley told the Ledger. “We didn’t know until we pulled him up. We knew then we had a monster.”
“We could hardly get him in the boat,” he added. “I was wore out.”
In addition to its whopping body weight, the blue catfish measured 4.7-feet long and had a girth of 41 inches around.
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks took a few days to certify the measurements, but once it did, the news of the broken record spread on social media.
Prior to Cronley’s catch, the state record was 95 pounds.
After already breaking one record, Cronley could also be a line class world record holder based on the size of the fish and the equipment he used.
According to the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks, Cronley used a rod and reel with skipjack herring as bait. The line on the reel was a 30-pound test monofilament variety, which the International Game Fish Association needs to confirm. If the organization confirms the equipment, Cronley’s fish will be the biggest fish caught on that strength of the fishing line.
Either way, Cronley said his catch “is truly the fish of a lifetime.”
“I’ve been catfishing all my life and I never dreamed of something like this,” he said.
This story originally appeared on Simplemost. Checkout Simplemost for additional stories.
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Brockton firefighter Matt Flaherty remembered as 'incredible person and genuinely loved'
BROCKTON — Brockton firefighter Matthew Flaherty is being remembered as "an incredible person and genuinely loved," the kind of person who made everyone "around him smile and laugh."
“Matt was a 10-year veteran of the Brockton Fire Department, who was loved and respected by all and will be greatly missed by all members of the Brockton Fire Department,” Brockton Fire Chief Brian Nardelli said Tuesday.
Flaherty, a Marine veteran, was killed in a single-vehicle motorcycle crash late Monday night, April 11, 2022 on South Main Street in West Bridgewater.
The West Bridgewater Police Department posted a moving tribute to Flaherty on Tuesday night.
"We are deeply saddened by the passing of Brockton Firefighter Matt Flaherty. Matt served his community and this nation selflessly and with the utmost honor. He was an incredible person and genuinely loved by everyone lucky enough to have spent time with him," the post said.
West Bridgewater Police Lt. Tim Nixon said Wednesday Flaherty was "well-known in the department, respected and a great guy. A lot of our guys knew him well. He was good friends with quite a few guys in the department.”
According to a post on the 1st Battalion 25th Marines Association Facebook page, Flaherty was a U.S. Marine corporal who was deployed to Afghanistan in 2011.
"Following his enlistment, Matt continued to serve his community as a Firefighter/EMT with Brockton Fire Department. Well-known and liked, Matty was quick to make all those around him smile and laugh, especially with his famous facial hair. He was a loving son, brother, and uncle. Our condolences go out to his family and friends," the Facebook post said.
Nixon said the call about the motorcycle crash came in around 11 p.m. Monday. West Bridgewater police and fire responded to the scene.
"It was apparent the victim had succumbed to his injuries," Nixon said.
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According to an Enterprise article in 2014, while Flaherty was serving in Afghanistan, he and his dog Chica were inseparable.
Every day, the two would comb through the desert engaged in a harrowing job.
"Matt and Chica walked in front of the Humvees searching for bombs," a family friend, the late Jackie Snow of Brockton, said at the time.
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Flaherty and Chica developed a bond of love and trust. But when Flaherty, 27 at the time, finished his tour and returned home to Brockton, he wasn't able to bring the yellow Labrador retriever with him. Chica spent a year in a military kennel in North Carolina. At just 6-years-old, Chica was being looked at for more service by a multitude of agencies, Snow said.
For a year, Flaherty, who had by then become a Brockton firefighter, tried to adopt Chica. His work and dedication paid off. Flaherty was able to adopt Chica.
"He's such a great guy and it's such a good thing that happened, they are both home safe and together now," she said at the time.
Staff writer Kathy Bossa can be reached by email at kbossa@enterprisenews.com. Support local journalism by purchasing a digital or print subscription to The Enterprise today.
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Trump expected to endorse J.D. Vance in the heavily-contested Ohio Senate race: Ex-president could back another well-known candidate before crucial primary in swing state
- Ex-President Donald Trump is expected to endorse Hillbilly Elegy author J.D. Vance in Ohio's crowded GOP Senate primary, NBC News reported Thursday
- Sources told the network that the ex-president started calling around to allies about the potential endorsement
- He held off after receiving pushback from supporters of rival GOP candidates Josh Mandel and Jane Timken
- 'The Mandel people hit the roof,' one Republican told NBC News, adding that Ohio Republican Rep. Jim Jordan tried to stop the Vance endorsement
- Vance, Mandel and Timken aren't even the leaders in the race, with the polling edge going to Republican businessman Mike Gibbons
- State Sen. Matt Dolan, whose family owns the newly renamed Cleveland Guardians baseball team, is also in the race
Former President Donald Trump is expected to endorse Hillbilly Elegy author J.D. Vance in Ohio's crowded Republican Senate primary, NBC News reported Thursday.
Sources told the network that the ex-president started calling around to allies about the potential endorsement, but held off after receiving pushback from supporters of rival GOP candidates including former Ohio state Treasurer Josh Mandel and former Ohio Republican Party chair Jane Timken.
'The Mandel people hit the roof,' one Republican told NBC News, adding that Ohio Republican Rep. Jim Jordan, a Mandel supporter and top ally of Trump's on Capitol Hill, jumped in to try and persuade Trump not to publicly back Vance.
Vance, Mandel and Timken aren't even the leaders in the race, with the polling edge going to Republican businessman Mike Gibbons.
State Sen. Matt Dolan, whose family owns the newly renamed Cleveland Guardians baseball team, is also in the race.
Former President Donald Trump (left) is expected to endorse Hillbilly Elegy author J.D. Vance (right) in Ohio's crowded Republican Senate primary, NBC News reported Thursday
Trump has already expressed he won't be supporting Dolan.
'Anybody that changes the name of the once storied Cleveland Indians to the Cleveland Guardians should not be running for the United States Senate representing the Great People of Ohio,' Trump said in September when Dolan announced his Senate bid.
And the ex-president had previously considered endorsing Timken, Politico reported.
Trump decided against throwing his weight behind the former Ohio GOP official due to the fact that she initially was supportive of Ohio Rep. Anthony Gonzalez, who voted in favor of Trump's second impeachment.
Timken later criticized Gonzalez and said he should step down, coming back in step with the ex-president.
Trump's first rally in 2021 was to Gonzalez's Congressional district outside of Cleveland, so he could endorse his former aide Max Miller, running to unseat him.
Since then, Gonzalez has said he's retiring from Congress.
Vance - who's polling in third place - had been publicly critical of Trump in the past.
Pro-Mandel PACs Club for Growth Action and USA Freedom Fund ran ads starting in October highlighting statements the author made about Trump - who continues to be beloved among most Republican primary voters.
'I'm a Never Trump guy,' Vance expressed to host Charlie Rose in a 2016 clip. 'I never liked him.'
The ads also ran a screenshot of an October 2016 tweet from Vance that read: 'My god what an idiot.'
Vance has since said he regrets the statements.
Trump told Club for Growth President David McIntosh he didn't like the pro-Mandel ads that portrayed Vance as a flip-flopper on the ex-president, Politico reported in December.
Trump called McIntosh and said he was worried that the ads could drive down Trump's own popularity in the state, and asked that he stop airing them.
On Saturday, Trump endorsed another household name in the Pennsylvania Republican Senate primary - television personality, Dr. Mehmet Oz.
The choice rattled some of Trump's conservative allies due to Oz's formerly liberal positions on social issues like abortion.
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UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Russia’s war on Ukraine threatens to devastate the economies of many developing countries that are now facing even higher food and energy costs and increasingly difficult financial conditions, a U.N. task force warned Wednesday.
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres released the report saying that the war is “supercharging” a crisis in food, energy and finance in poorer countries that were already struggling to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change and a lack of access to adequate funding for economic recovery.
“We are now facing a perfect storm that threatens to devastate the economies of many developing countries,” Guterres said at a news conference. “As many as 1.7 billion people — one-third of whom are already living in poverty — are now highly exposed to disruptions in food, energy and finance systems that are triggering increases in poverty and hunger.”
Rebeca Grynspan, secretary-general of the U.N. agency promoting trade and development who coordinated the task force, said those people live in 107 countries that have “severe exposure” to at least one dimension of the crisis — rising food prices, increasing energy prices and tightening financial conditions.
In these countries, the report says, people struggle to afford healthy diets, imports are essential to meet food and energy needs, and “debt burdens and tightening resources limit government’s ability to cope with the vagaries of global financial conditions.”
The report says 69 of the countries, with a population of 1.2 billion people, face a “perfect storm” and are severely or significantly exposed to all three crises. They include 25 countries in Africa, 25 in Asia and the Pacific, and 19 in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, prices were already on the rise, “but the war has made a bad situation worse,” Guterres said.
Thirty-six countries rely on Russia and Ukraine for more than half their wheat imports, including some of the world’s poorest countries, he said, and wheat and corn prices have risen 30% just since the start of the year.
Russia is also the world’s top natural gas exporter and second-largest oil exporter, and Russia and neighboring Belarus export about 20% of the world’s fertilizers. Guterres said oil prices have increased more than 60% over the past year, natural gas prices have jumped 50% in recent months, and fertilizer prices have doubled.
The task force said the world is “on the brink of a global debt crisis.” Grynspan, who heads the U.N. Conference on Trade and Development, pointed to Sri Lanka’s default on a debt payment Tuesday and said other countries are asking for help.
Guterres said the world can act to tackle the “three-dimensional crisis” and “cushion the blow.”
The task force calls on countries to ensure a steady flow of food and fertilizer through open markets, lift export restrictions, and direct surpluses and reserves to those in need. Guterres said this would help keep a lid on food prices and calm volatility in food markets.
On energy, the task force urges governments to refrain from hoarding, immediately release strategic petroleum stockpiles and additional reserves, and reduce the use of wheat for biofuels. Guterres urged countries to use the crisis as an opportunity to accelerate the transition to renewable energy.
On finance, the task force issued “an urgent call for prompt and swift action from the international community” to help developing countries avoid another decade of lost economic development, “a generalized debt crisis, and social and political instability.”
The task force says international financial institutions should provide emergency concessional financing to countries experiencing social and economic distress.
It calls on the International Monetary Fund to increase limits for rapid financial assistance, suspend interest rate surcharges for two years, and explore the possibility of providing more liquidity “through special drawing rights or special measures targeted at the vulnerable and most affected countries.”
Guterres said the upcoming spring meetings of the IMF and the World Bank on April 18-24 are “a crucial moment” for decisions on many of these issues. He said it is crucial that their members understand the need to use money that is available to alleviate the suffering of people around the world.
The U.N. chief said political will is key, and announced that he has asked six leaders — the presidents of Senegal and Indonesia and the prime ministers of Germany, Barbados, Denmark and Bangladesh — to mobilize political leaders to ensure that developing countries in crisis get the help they need.
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Gimmal Welcomes Industry Veterans Craig Carpenter and Dean Gonsowski to Extend Company's Leadership in the Expanding Information Governance Software Space
Carpenter and Gonsowski bring a long history of rapidly scaling prominent legal & regulatory technology companies to Gimmal as it expands its presence in the GRC market
HOUSTON, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gimmal, a leading information governance (IG) software platform, today announced that Craig Carpenter and Dean Gonsowski have been named the company's CEO and CRO, respectively. Carpenter and Gonsowski have held executive positions at several successful IG, cybersecurity, and eDiscovery technology companies, and will draw upon their extensive leadership experience to take Gimmal to the next level as the market's only end-to-end IG platform.
Craig Carpenter and Dean Gonsowski have been named the company's CEO and CRO, respectivelyAs Gimmal's new chief executive officer, Carpenter—most recently CEO of X1 Discovery—will be responsible for the overall direction, operations and M&A activities of Gimmal as it expands its IG presence into the rapidly growing GRC market. Gonsowski, who was most recently CRO at GRC software company ActiveNav, will lead the company's go-to-market teams, strategy, and initiatives, including sales, marketing, and business development. Throughout their careers, Carpenter and Gonsowski have helped grow and achieve successful exits at leading legal technology firms, including Fortinet (Nasdaq: FTNT), Clearwell (acquired by Symantec), Kroll Ontrack (acquired by Carlyle Group), and Recommind (acquired by OpenText).
"I am excited and humbled to be joining Gimmal at this exciting time in the company's history, when the GRC market is rapidly expanding and organizations need to adapt their information governance processes more than ever to address evolving challenges," said Carpenter. "Today's enterprises and government agencies face myriad mission-critical information governance challenges, including legal risk, cybersecurity, privacy concerns, and remote workforces using hybrid cloud environments. However, unlike low-fidelity content management platforms or incomplete IG point solutions, they need software that can handle the full IG lifecycle, from creation, classification and migration, to discovery, collection and remediation. Gimmal delivers the complete package—an intelligent, end-to-end, purpose-built IG platform. I look forward to working alongside Gimmal's accomplished team to deliver market-leading information governance solutions as a trusted partner to our clients."
"The left-hand side of the EDRM is garnering the most interesting investment, innovation and expansion in the legal technology market," said Gonsowski. "It's rare to have an opportunity to join a perfectly positioned company with an innovative IG platform that is poised to see massive traction within the larger GRC market. It's great to be collaborating with Craig again and I look forward to working with the rest of the stellar Gimmal team."
Carpenter's and Gonsowski's appointments mark the next step for Gimmal as it looks to further accelerate its growth.
"Gimmal is reshaping the future of information governance in the expanding GRC market where the company has built a strong foundation serving our clients with the most comprehensive set of IG capabilities in the industry," said Dan Levy, Partner, Rubicon Technology Partners. "From the beginning of our journey, we felt strongly that Gimmal's growth could be accelerated with the addition of just a few, key 'force multipliers' to augment an already strong team. With the addition of experienced leaders like Craig and Dean, Gimmal is now poised for explosive growth to drive the company to even greater success and continued innovation."
About Gimmal
Gimmal helps enterprises and government agencies overcome complex, mission-critical information governance (IG) challenges including legal exposure, cyber risk and privacy concerns, exacerbated by information sprawl and remote workforces. Gimmal's end-to-end IG software platform handles the full information lifecycle from creation, classification and migration, to discovery, collection and remediation. Learn more about Gimmal's information governance offerings at gimmal.com.
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BALTIMORE — A 52-year-old man is dead after being shot in the head during a potential road rage incident in Baltimore Thursday.
The victim was discovered just after 12:45pm inside a vehicle, in the 6200 block of Pennington Avenue.
Police say a witness reported possible road rage leading up to the incident, although no official motive was revealed.
The deadly shooting is the third over the last 24 hours.
In all three, the victim was found dead inside a vehicle.
Overnight around 1:30am — a 47-year-old man was found shot to death in the 1800 block of Wilkens Avenue.
MORE: 21-year-old found shot to death in overturned car in Northwest Baltimore
About five-hours earlier on Wednesday night, a 21-year-old man was discovered inside an overturned vehicle in the 4200 block of Nadine Avenue.
No arrests have been made thus far.
Police have not released the names of the victims.
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(NewsNation) — Inflation, supply chain issues and product recalls have caused a baby formula shortage affecting families across the U.S.
Recently, federal regulators warned consumers to stop using powdered infant formula from Abbott Nutrition’s Sturgis, Michigan, facility after it was linked to a cluster of illnesses and two deaths. Abbott recalled the formula and was later found to have failed to maintain sanitary conditions and procedures at its manufacturing plant.
While some stores are rationing stock, manufacturers are ramping up production to make up the difference — but it could take weeks for them to catch up.
If parents can’t find the brand of baby formula they typically use, Dr. Payal D. Adhikari, a Chicago-based pediatrician, said it is OK to switch between brands if the baby is healthy.
“I really do recommend parents do that from the beginning because of this issue. If you run out of formula, if you’re traveling, you can’t get that same formula, you want your babies to be flexible and not be particularly stuck to a specific brand of formula,” Adhikari said. “The younger they are, the easier it is to just introduce multiple types of formula to make them flexible.”
Adhikari recommends that parents who are worried they won’t get their original formula start mixing the formula they already have with another brand so finicky babies can get the same flavor.
“If your baby has a digestive issue, that’s something you should really discuss with your pediatrician to see what other brands could be comparable,” Adhikari said.
What parents should never do, Adhikari said, is make their own formula from scratch.
“This is a very medical school no-no,” Adhikari said. “Formulas are very, very specific in what nutrients they have. So I absolutely do not recommend making your own formula at home.”
When it gets to the point where shelves are empty, Adhikari said, there are plenty of online brands people can buy.
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Jannik Sinner ousts Andrey Rublev at Monte Carlo
No. 9 seed Jannik Sinner of Italy rallied from a set down to eliminate Russian fifth seed Andrey Rublev 5-7, 6-1, 6-3 Thursday in the third round of the Monte Carlo Masters at Monaco.
Sinner, 20, improved his record for the season to 19-3 by overcoming Rublev, a finalist at Monte Carlo last year.
"It was tough. I tried to play every point," Sinner said in his on-court interview. "I know him quite well. He plays quite a lot with the forehand. I tried to move him a little bit."
Sinner held a 6-0 advantage in aces and capitalized on Rublev's seven double faults. The Italian also saved six of 10 break points. In the first set, which lasted nearly a full hour, he made Rublev work for his set point, saving it twice.
Rublev was one of three seeded players to go down Thursday. Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov upset Norwegian No. 4 seed Casper Ruud 6-3, 7-5, beating Ruud on his preferred surface. Ruud was a semifinalist at Monte Carlo last season and has won six titles on clay.
Dimitrov got the better of Ruud by winning 27 of 29 first-service points (93.1 percent) and collecting four aces.
"Despite certain moments, I felt like I was making the right decisions," Dimitrov said in his post-match interview. "You don't have to make things more complicated. I was reading the game well, which helped me a lot. I made a lot of returns, which gave me an advantage to start points aggressively."
Germany's Alexander Zverev, the highest seed remaining at No. 2, took care of No. 13 seed Pablo Carreno Busta of Spain 6-2, 7-5. Zverev out-aced Carreno Busta 8-0 and won 30 of 38 first-service points (78.9 percent).
Carreno Busta saved nine of 14 break points to stay in the match. He led the second set 2-0, but Zverev pushed ahead 5-4 and Carreno Busta managed to save two match points to tie the set 5-5. But it only delayed the inevitable.
"For the second clay-court match of the season, I can't complain too much," Zverev said. "Yes, I have lost focus a little bit in the second set, but at the end of the day, he's somebody that can really play. I'm happy with a two-set win."
Zverev and Sinner will meet in the quarterfinals, and Dimitrov will face No. 11 seed Hubert Hurkacz of Poland, who was a 7-6 (2), 6-2 winner over Spaniard Albert Ramos-Vinolas.
Third seed Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece also advanced, prevailing in two close sets over Serbian Laslo Djere, 7-5, 7-6 (1). Tsitsipas won the first set by scoring what turned out to be the only break point of the match.
Tsitsipas will play 12th seed Diego Schwartzman of Argentina in the quarterfinals after Schwartzman came back to defeat Italian Lorenzo Musetti 2-6, 6-4, 6-3.
In a battle between two Americans, No. 10 seed Taylor Fritz staved off up-and-comer Sebastian Korda 7-6 (4), 7-5. In the quarters Fritz will face Spain's Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, who won 6-4, 6-1 over Belgian wild card David Goffin.
--Field Level Media
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Jury convicts Capitol rioter who testified he followed ‘orders’ from then-President Donald Trump.
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Mariners second. Mitch Haniger lines out to center field to Luis Robert. J.P. Crawford grounds out to shallow infield, Jimmy Lambert to Gavin Sheets. Eugenio Suarez walks. Jarred Kelenic homers to right field. Eugenio Suarez scores. Julio Rodriguez singles to shallow infield. Cal Raleigh reaches on error. Julio Rodriguez to third. Fielding error by Leury Garcia. Adam Frazier flies out to deep center field to Luis Robert.
2 runs, 2 hits, 1 error, 2 left on. Mariners 2, White sox 0.
White sox fifth. Leury Garcia grounds out to second base, Adam Frazier to Ty France. Reese McGuire grounds out to second base, J.P. Crawford to Ty France. Adam Engel reaches on error to shallow infield, advances to 2nd. Fielding error by Cal Raleigh. Jake Burger singles to shortstop. Adam Engel scores. Tim Anderson singles to center field. Jake Burger to second. Luis Robert strikes out on a foul tip.
1 run, 2 hits, 1 error, 2 left on. Mariners 2, White sox 1.
Mariners seventh. Julio Rodriguez called out on strikes. Cal Raleigh homers to left field. Adam Frazier lines out to second base, Leury Garcia to Gavin Sheets. Ty France grounds out to shallow infield, Jake Burger to Gavin Sheets.
1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Mariners 3, White sox 1.
Mariners eighth. Jesse Winker walks. Mitch Haniger homers to left field. Jesse Winker scores. J.P. Crawford singles to right field. Eugenio Suarez strikes out swinging. J.P. Crawford steals second. Jarred Kelenic singles to shallow left field. J.P. Crawford to third. Julio Rodriguez called out on strikes. Cal Raleigh walks. Adam Frazier called out on strikes.
2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 3 left on. Mariners 5, White sox 1.
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WFO ALBANY Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Thursday, April 14, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albany NY
408 PM EDT Thu Apr 14 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of north central
Berkshire, northeastern Rensselaer and southwestern Bennington
Counties through 445 PM EDT...
At 407 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Averill Park, or 9 miles east of Troy, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Bennington, North Adams, Williamstown, Pownal, Grafton, Berlin,
Stamford, Readsboro, Averill Park, Brunswick, Sand Lake, Hoosick,
Poestenkill, North Bennington, Woodford, Old Bennington, Hairpin
Turn, Paper Mill Village, Greylock and Petersburg Junction.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
LAT...LON 4274 7297 4274 7302 4272 7302 4258 7352
4274 7363 4299 7310 4275 7293
TIME...MOT...LOC 2007Z 242DEG 35KT 4270 7349
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern
Washington, northern Rensselaer and southwestern Bennington Counties
through 445 PM EDT...
At 409 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Center Brunswick, or 8 miles southeast of Mechanicville, moving
northeast at 40 mph.
Bennington, Hoosick Falls, Arlington, Shaftsbury, Cambridge, Center
Brunswick, Hoosick, Lee, Pittstown, White Creek, North Bennington,
Schaghticoke, Valley Falls, Woodford, Old Bennington, Glastenbury,
Schaghticoke Hill, Center White Creek, Hoosick Junction and Paper
Mill Village.
LAT...LON 4275 7361 4281 7366 4282 7366 4286 7368
4288 7367 4288 7368 4313 7318 4290 7299
TIME...MOT...LOC 2009Z 242DEG 35KT 4283 7356
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WFO ALBANY Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Thursday, April 14, 2022
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
The National Weather Service in Albany has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Litchfield County in northern Connecticut...
Southeastern Dutchess County in east central New York...
* Until 615 PM EDT.
* At 515 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Amenia to Lake Carmel, moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Torrington, New Milford, Pawling, Thomaston, New Hartford, Amenia,
Kent, Sharon, Litchfield, Northwest Harwinton, Oakville,
Terryville, New Hartford Center, Woodbury Center, Gaylordsville,
New Preston, Cornwall Bridge, Winsted, Wingdale and Dover Plains.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Please report hail size...damaging winds and reports of trees down to
the National Weather Service by email at Alb.Stormreport@noaa.gov...
On Facebook at www.facebook.com/nwsalbany or twitter @nwsalbany
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WFO SPOKANE Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Friday, April 15, 2022
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WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
127 PM PDT Thu Apr 14 2022
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Snow expected. Localized snow accumulation up to 4 inches.
Localized snowfall rates of one inch an hour or more.
* WHERE...Potlatch, Rosalia, Plummer, Colfax, Tekoa, Moscow,
Uniontown, Pullman, and Oakesdale.
* WHEN...Until 8 AM PDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be affected.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.
* WHERE...Worley, Rockford, Cheney, and Fairfield.
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In this edition of “NHL Talk,” these are the top hockey stories with quotes from players, coaches, managers, and more. Check Tom Pepper’s profile every day for a new edition of the “NHL Talk” column.
Rangers’ Georgiev Continues to Dominate Flyers With Eighth Career NHL Shutout
New York Rangers goaltender Alexandar Georgiev recorded his eighth career NHL shutout in a 4-0 win at the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday. He saved all 28 shots he faced in the game, marking his third shutout in eight games against the Flyers. He has won six-straight starts and moves the Rangers within two points of first place in the Metropolitan Division with his latest victory.
“‘Georgie’ was excellent, real strong game,” Rangers head coach Gerard Gallant said. “He looked really solid in there and made some real big saves for us. He was the difference in the game for sure.”
Blue Jackets’ Blankenburg Tallies an Assist in NHL Debut
Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Nick Blankenburg tallied an assist in his NHL debut, a 5-1 win against the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday. His first point in professional hockey came at 6:24 of the third period, earning the secondary assist on Cole Sillinger’s goal that put the Blue Jackets up, 4-1. He signed with Columbus on April 8 after serving as the Michigan Wolverines’ captain in the NCAA this season, posting 29 points (14 goals, 15 assists) in 38 games.
“There was a sense of relief when I saw it go in,” Blankenburg said. “I’m kind of at a loss of words. It’s a childhood dream to play your first game in the NHL, let alone get your first point. As the game went on, I felt like I had a little bit more confidence with the puck.”
Canadiens Are Mentally Tired as Losing Streak Hits Three Games
The Canadiens dropped a third consecutive contest in a 5-1 loss at the Blue Jackets on Wednesday. Montreal sits in last place in the Atlantic Division and second-last in the NHL with a 20-43-11 record. It has been a tough season full of roster management, and coaching changes for the Canadiens, who have entered rebuild mode after playing in the Stanley Cup Final last season.
“I think this team is mentally tired. I get it,” Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis said. “They’ve had a tough season and then coaches change and I’m asking a lot of them, implementing so many things. So, there’s a lot going on for them in terms of handling all that mentally.”
Avalanche’s MacKinnon Scores Third Career NHL Hat Trick in Blowout Win
Colorado Avalanche forward Nathan MacKinnon scored the third hat trick of his NHL career in a 9-3 win against the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday. His three goals on the night came at 10:15 of the first period, and 1:18 and 9:52 of the third period. MacKinnon was ready to rest when the Avalanche were up 8-2, but he stayed in the game and earned another opportunity to score, capitalizing on the chance to complete his hat trick on Colorado’s ninth goal of the game.
Related: NHL Talk: Hurricanes, Kraken, Kings, Sabres & Penguins
“I wanted to be done,” MacKinnon said. “I asked [Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar],’ I’m like, ‘I don’t really want to. I’m good. I’ll play tomorrow [against the New Jersey Devils].’ I was just chilling, but good bounce and I just kind of whacked at it. I was blessed tonight, for sure.”
Tom Pepper is a columnist at The Hockey Writers since June 2020. He writes “NHL Talk” and Anaheim Ducks columns.
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StarLux Airlines Co (星宇航空) chairman Chang Kuo-wei (張國煒) yesterday returned to Evergreen Group (長榮集團) as the new chairman of Uni Airways Co (立榮航空), after he was in 2016 removed from his post as chairman of EVA Airways Corp (長榮航空).
Uni Airways’ largest shareholder, Evergreen International Corp (長榮國際), yesterday appointed Chang as its new representative to replace Solomon Lin (林志忠) as Uni Airways’ chairman, the company said in regulatory filing.
The Uni Airways’ board also appointed Tony Cho (周寶裕), who serves as Chang’s special assistant at StarLux, as new general manager.
Photo: CNA
This appointments came after Evergreen International, a management unit of the group, last week appointed Cheng Shen-chih (鄭深池) to replace Ko Lee-ching (柯麗卿) as its new chairman.
Chang told reporters after the board meeting that Cheng had talked with him about the appointment in advance, but “it was not that Cheng approached me proactively — we just had a talk” about who should be the chairman.
“There was no agreement or quid pro quo,” he said. “Basically, I have just been asked to help manage Uni Air. Although I have left the group, I can always help my family if they need my help.”
“Some people have speculated that I would benefit from this appointments, and even said that StarLux would likely merge with Uni Air, but it is not true and such speculation is meaningless,” he said.
Moreover, StarLux began planning to extend its operations to domestic flights before his appointment, Chang said, adding that he does not expect the airline to face difficulty being granted approval.
Chang said that he would still concentrate on StarLux, as he is responsible for his employees.
“It is not necessary for me to return to EVA Airways, neither do I have a say on this matter. Whether I should return should be determined by all the shareholders [of EVA Airways],” he said. “I personally do not have this idea.”
Despite an argument between him and his three brothers involved in the conglomerate — including Chang Kuo-hua (張國華), a director at Evergreen International — it is essential for the family to take care of the group’s businesses, as ordered by their late father, Chang Yung-fa (張榮發), Chang Kuo-wei added.
He agreed with Chang Kuo-hua that the group should be run by family, and no outsider should intervene and manipulate the brothers, Chang Kuo-wei said.
The brothers agree that teamwork is key to successfully running the conglomerate, he said, adding that he is no expert in other branches of the group, such as the sea shipping business.
Chang Kuo-wei can serve as chairman of Uni Airways and StarLux, as that does not breach the Civil Aviation Act (民用航空法), the Civil Aeronautics Administration (CAA) said yesterday.
“The act does not prohibit the same person from holding management positions at two separate airlines,” CAA Deputy Director-General and spokesman Fang Chih-wen (方志文) said.
Local Chinese-language media last month reported that StarLux was considering entering the domestic flight market.
If StarLux and Uni Airways were to form a partnership, the CAA would review it based on the act, Fang said, adding that it has yet to receive such an application.
Uni Airways would have to apply for CAA approval of the change in its management following the board meeting, agency officials said, adding that the two airlines must remain financially independent from one another.
Additional reporting by Shelley Shan
The Kaohsiung City Government yesterday approved Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co’s (TSMC, 台積電) plan to build a new plant in the city, saying a second environmental review was not necessary. The plant is to focus on making 7-nanometer and 28-nanometer chips, in line with rising demand from global customers. The city government discussed for two hours environmental influences that would arise from TSMC’s plant and concluded that the world’s largest contract chipmaker met all requirements, rendering a second assessment unnecessary. TSMC is Apple Inc’s sole chip supplier. Its other major customers include Nvidia Corp, Intel Corp, Advanced Micro Devices Inc, Qualcomm Inc and MediaTek
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co’s (TSMC, 台積電) revenue rose to a record in the first quarter on demand for chips used in smartphones, computers and vehicles, while a prolonged shortage helped to boost prices. Revenue jumped 36 percent to NT$491.1 billion (US$17 billion) in the first quarter, the company said in a statement yesterday. Analysts estimated NT$469.4 billion on average. Demand for mobile phones, smart televisions and other gadgets from makers such as Apple Inc and Samsung Electronics Co remains robust even as consumers in major markets in Europe and the US exit COVID-19 pandemic-era lockdowns and work-from-home arrangements. Meanwhile, a chip shortage
PARTNERS: The Singapore-based Excelpoint Technology is a regional electronics components distributor working with more than 4,000 companies such as Qualcomm Inc Semiconductor components distributor WT Microelectronics Co (文曄科技) yesterday said it would acquire a 100 percent stake in Singapore-based Excelpoint Technology Ltd (世健科技) to expand its business and better serve its customers. Excelpoint is a regional electronic components distributor providing electronic components, engineering design services and supply chain management, its Web site says. WT Microelectronics said in a statement that it plans to buy Excelpoint shares at S$1.93 per share through its wholly owned subsidiary WT Semiconductor Pte Ltd. The transaction, which is to cost more than S$232.2 million (US$170.22 million), is expected to occur in the third quarter after gaining approval from Excelpoint
The New Taiwan dollar yesterday weakened 0.5 percent, or NT$0.144, to NT$29.05 in Taipei trading, the lowest in more than 18 months, as foreign players slashed holdings in pursuit of higher yields elsewhere, dealers said. It is the first time since September 30, 2020, that the local currency ended weaker than NT$29 against the US dollar, the central bank’s Web site showed. Combined turnover at Taipei Forex Inc and the smaller Cosmos Forex Inc totaled US$2.49 billion. The NT dollar’s decline has much to do with global funds redeploying assets after central banks announced monetary tightening policies, currency traders said. For example, the US
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NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes Thursday:
Twitter Inc., down 77 cents to $45.08.
Elon Musk offered to buy the social media company for $43 billion.
UnitedHealth Group Inc., down $2.18 to $534.82.
The insurer reported solid first-quarter earnings, though its latest profit forecast was still mostly below Wall Street expectations.
Rite Aid Corp., down 27 cents to $7.22.
The drugstore chain's fiscal fourth-quarter loss was bigger than Wall Street expected.
U.S. Bancorp, up $2.10 to $52.71.
The bank's first-quarter earnings beat Wall Street forecasts
Morgan Stanley, up 63 cents to $84.76.
The investment bank's first-quarter earnings and revenue beat analysts' forecasts.
Protagonist Therapeutics Inc., down $5.57 to $19.95.
U.S. regulators will rescind a special designation of a blood disorder treatment being developed by biopharmaceutical company.
Wells Fargo, down $2.19 to $46.35.
Investors were disappointed by the bank's first-quarter financial results.
Tesla Inc., down $37.37 to $985.
Tesla is recalling nearly 595,000 vehicles in the U.S. because of a feature that violates federal safety standards.
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For 25 years, My Best Friend's Wedding has stayed in fans' hearts.
On June 20, the beloved rom-com celebrates more than two decades of tugging at our heartstrings and spurring us to sing along to "I Say a Little Prayer." One of the movie's signature songs even keeps Julia Roberts and former co-star Dermot Mulroney connected after all this time.
"Dermot and I, anytime it's on TV or the song that plays from when we're on the ferryboat together, we always are calling each other or texting each other," she told ET of the song "The Way You Look Tonight."
In fact, it's the chemistry seeping through their two characters -- food critic Julianne and sportswriter Michael -- that she credits with attracting fans over all these years. "The alchemy of our relationship's really, I think, is what stands the test of time in that movie," she noted.
Now, Roberts is adding yet another standout character to her acting arsenal as Martha Mitchell in Starz's upcoming series, Gaslit, centered on the Watergate scandal and Martha's role in exposing it.
Alongside co-star Sean Penn as husband John N. Mitchell, both world-famous performers fade away into their real-life characters. "The hair and the thing for my face and the body pieces and stuff," Roberts told ET, "you just really feel like, you know, once I have everything put together, I'm a quarter of the way there."
For Roberts, Penn's physical makeover was "astonishing."
"Sean is one of our treasures as an actor. You're never going to get the short shrift from Sean Penn," she said, "and I had no idea the lengths that he would go to and achieve in turning into John Mitchell."
Penn was so unrecognizable as himself that it was like he wasn't even there. "Sometimes at the end of the day, I would see him in the parking lot and I would feel like it was the first time I saw him all day," Roberts said, "because I was just always with John Mitchell."
Gaslit premieres April 24 on Starz.
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Ambulance
NEW YORK (CNS) -- Along with presenting high-stakes action, director Michael Bay's tense crime drama "Ambulance" (Universal) seeks to explore the psychology of a fundamentally humane character caught up in criminal mayhem.
Despite some flaws, this remake of a 2005 Danish film is ethically intriguing. But harsh and problematic elements render it fit for hardy adult moviegoers only.
The plot centers on Afghan War vet Will Sharp (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II). Strapped for cash to pay for wife Amy's (Moses Ingram) cancer treatment, Will turns to his mentally unstable adoptive brother Danny (Jake Gyllenhaal), a successful bank robber, for financial help.
Instead, Danny cajoles Will into participating in his latest heist. But the holdup goes badly awry. In the resulting confusion, the siblings hijack an ambulance and take hostage both paramedic Cam Thompson (Eiza González) and her patient, an LAPD officer named Zach (Jackson White) whom Will earlier accidentally shot.
As Will demonstrates the driving skills he acquired while under fire on the streets of Kabul, he and Danny match wits with local Capt. Monroe (Garret Dillahunt) and FBI agent Anson Clark (Keir O'Donnell). Cam, meanwhile, struggles to keep Zach alive.
Through it all, Will wavers between the decency embodied by Cam and the desperation to which Danny has been driven in his desire to escape justice. The story charted in screenwriter Chris Fedak's script is sometimes farfetched, and the atmosphere of the movie occasionally overheated. Yet, despite also going on too long, the picture does maintain viewer interest.
The audience for which this thriller is suitable, however, is a small one. Some of the violence is gory and a gruesome sequence showcasing on-the-fly surgery is certainly not for the squeamish. Throw in a steady cannonade of swearing and the depiction, albeit in passing, of Anson's gay civil marriage and the result can only be endorsed for grown-ups game to take on challenging material.
The film contains graphic bloody violence and medical gore, a homosexual subplot, a same-sex kiss, numerous profanities, a few milder oaths, pervasive rough and crude language and obscene gestures. The Catholic News Service classification is L -- limited adult audience, films whose problematic content many adults would find troubling. The Motion Picture Association rating is R -- restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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"Ambulance" (Universal)
Director Michael Bay's tense crime drama centers on an Afghan War vet (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) who gets caught up in a bank heist masterminded by his mentally unstable adoptive brother (Jake Gyllenhaal). When the crime goes awry, they hijack an ambulance in which a paramedic (Eiza González) is struggling to treat a policeman (Jackson White) the ex-soldier accidentally shot. During the ensuing chase, which finds the duo matching wits with an LAPD captain (Garret Dillahunt) and an FBI agent (Keir O'Donnell), the protagonist wavers between the decency embodied by the EMT and the desperation to which his sibling has been driven in his desire to escape justice. While the plot is sometimes farfetched and the atmosphere occasionally overheated, the moral dilemma is intriguing. Yet this remake of a 2005 Danish film confronts viewers with a gruesome surgical sequence, a steady cannonade of swearing and, in passing, the gay civil marriage of O'Donnell's character. Graphic bloody violence and medical gore, a homosexual subplot, a same-sex kiss, numerous profanities, a few milder oaths, pervasive rough and crude language, obscene gestures. The Catholic News Service classification is L -- limited adult audience, films whose problematic content many adults would find troubling. The Motion Picture Association rating is R -- restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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"Ambulance" (Universal) -- Catholic News Service classification, L -- limited adult audience, films whose problematic content many adults would find troubling. Motion Picture Association rating, R -- restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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(NEXSTAR) – Have you ever noticed that Easter never seems to fall on the same day? Christmas is always Dec. 25, Independence Day is always July 4, Mother’s Day is the second Sunday of May. But you’ll always have to check the calendar for Easter. Why?
If you aren’t familiar, Easter is a Christian festivity that marks the resurrection of Jesus. It always falls on a Sunday during March or April. To understand why, you have to look skyward.
“The date of Easter is determined by the moon. Easter always falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon after the vernal equinox,” says Kim Mandelkow, director of the Office for Worship with the Archdiocese of Milwaukee.
This year, the first full moon after the vernal equinox (also known as the first day of spring, which is March 20) is on Saturday, April 16, putting this Easter Sunday on April 17.
April’s full moon is sometimes referred to as the Paschal Moon because of its significance to Easter – ‘paschal’ is defined as relating to Easter or the Jewish Passover.
“The moon is not regular,” Father Martin Schlag, a professor and chair of Catholic social thought at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota, explains. “It doesn’t follow the solar calendar, but it has its own lunar calendar that varies every year.”
If the first full moon fell on a Sunday, Easter Sunday would be pushed back a week, Mandelkow explains.
Because Easter is dependent on the vernal equinox, it can fall anywhere from March 22 to April 25. Having Easter on either of those days, though, is relatively rare, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. You’re more likely to see a year of Easter falling on March 31 or April 16, which have the greatest frequencies of claiming the holiday.
Next year, we’ll have an earlier Easter on April 9.
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Upward Wealth Founder Valerie Mosley and Putnam Investments President and CEO Robert L. Reynolds to Deliver Bentley University Commencement Addresses
Mosley will Keynote Undergraduate Ceremony, Reynolds will give Graduate School Address
WALTHAM, Mass., April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Valerie Mosley, founder of the financial technology platform Upward Wealth, which democratizes the creation of financial wealth, will deliver the keynote address at Bentley University's 103rd undergraduate commencement ceremony this May.
Robert L. Reynolds, the president and chief executive officer of Putnam Investments, a leading global investment management firm, will address graduate students at the 47th annual commencement ceremony for Bentley's McCallum Graduate School of Business.
Bentley University's undergraduate and graduate commencement ceremonies will be held on Saturday, May 21, 2022, and will be the university's first on-campus commencement celebrations in three years. More than 1,700 students will receive diplomas and will be joined by their families, friends and members of the university community.
"The Class of 2022 undergraduate and graduate students have traveled a long and winding road to reach commencement," said Bentley President E. LaBrent Chrite. "Despite the unimaginable challenges of the pandemic, they endured and succeeded. I'm so glad we will have the chance to celebrate them as we bring this important tradition back to our campus."
During the respective ceremonies, Mosley and Reynolds will receive honorary Doctor of Commercial Science degrees. Undergraduate students will receive bachelor's degrees from a variety of business and liberal arts programs that prepare them to be successful leaders who are a force for positive change in their communities, organizations and the world. Graduate students will receive advanced degrees that include a Master's in Business Administration, Master's in Business Analytics and Master's in Accounting.
Mosley created Upward Wealth, which operates as BrightUp, to be an emotionally intelligent financial wellness benefit provider. She believes strongly that everyone deserves to be financially healthy. Mosley is an investor and advisor whose career includes 20 years at Wellington Management Company, a $1 trillion global money management firm, where she was a partner, SVP portfolio manager and investment strategist. She also serves on the boards of leading companies including Draft Kings, Groupon and Eaton Vance. Mosley's career and Upward Wealth's mission reflect Bentley's commitment to using business for good.
Reynolds has more than 30 years of investment and financial services experience and is a member of Putnam Investments' executive board of directors. As president and CEO, he is credited with revitalizing Putnam through strong, sustained investment performance, new products designed for today's market challenges, and thought leadership on the future of retirement and workplace savings. In addition to his roles at Putnam, he is chair of Great-West Lifeco U.S. and is regarded as a driving force of innovation and progress in institutional and retail financial services.
Bentley's 2022 commencement will take place on the university's south campus. The undergraduate ceremony will start at 10 a.m. and the graduate ceremony will start at 2:45 p.m. More details can be found on the Bentley University website: http://www.bentley.edu/commencement.
Bentley University is more than just one of the nation's top business schools. It is a lifelong-learning community that creates successful leaders who make business a force for positive change. With a combination of business and the arts and sciences and a flexible, personalized approach to education, Bentley provides students with critical thinking and practical skills that prepare them to lead successful, rewarding careers. Founded in 1917, the university enrolls 4,000 undergraduate and 1,000 graduate and PhD students and is set on 163 acres in Waltham, Massachusetts, 10 miles west of Boston. For more information, visit bentley.edu.
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April is a busy month in the NBA and MLB, but that’s good news for sports fans who take advantage of the latest DraftKings promo code. The NBA postseason is here and MLB is back after a long offseason.
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New users can click here to sign up with this DraftKings promo code for a guaranteed NBA payout. Players can also click here to opt for a 40-1 MLB odds boost instead.
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(The Hill) – Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) told activists on Wednesday that President Biden and his senior advisers are warming up to the idea of forgiving student debt, insisting they are closer to pulling the trigger “than ever before.”
Schumer, who has repeatedly called for canceling up to $50,000 in student debt per borrower, predicted that’s where the president and his administration will ultimately land.
“I have talked personally to the president on this issue a whole bunch of times. I have told him that this is more important than just about anything else that he can do on his own,” he told the State of Student Debt Summit in a virtual event Wednesday.
“We’re making progress folks. We are making progress. The White House seems more open to it than ever before,” he said.
The Department of Education announced last week that it would extend the pause on federal student loan repayment, interest and collections through August.
But Schumer says that doesn’t go far enough and that that Biden is getting closer to agreeing with him.
“Don’t get me wrong, the pause is a good thing, but it ain’t enough. It ain’t close to enough,” he said.
He argued that families will face an average monthly student debt payment of $393 when the pause is lifted.
“That is so much money. How does anybody live knowing every month I got to pay this $400?” he said. “So the pause has stopped that, but make no mistake about it. This pause isn’t going to stay forever and the canceling of student debt is the way to go.”
Schumer said he has weighed in hard with Biden about the importance of canceling this type of debt.
“You get out of college and you have all this debt,” he said. “I have told the president this is one of the most important things he can do to help our economy. We all want the economy to grow. We all want people to have good lives, where you can provide for yourself and your family.”
Schumer signaled he would support canceling even more than $50,000 in student debt per borrower.
“We want our young people to realize that they can have a good future. One of the best, very best, top-of-the-list ways to do it is by canceling student debt, by getting rid of the $50,000, even going higher after that,” he said. McCarthy faces grumbles from right over Biden impeachment remarksVideos show what led up to police officer shooting dead Black man in Grand Rapids
Biden has said he’s willing to cancel up to $10,000 in student debt per borrower, but he wants Congress to pass legislation to do so, which he would then sign.
The administration said last month that it would forgive about $6 billion in student loans through changes made to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
The administration has also forgiven the debts of students who say they were defrauded by for-profit colleges such as ITT Technical Institute and DeVry University.
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Miss Lou under tornado watch until 9 p.m. Wednesday
Published 3:46 pm Wednesday, April 13, 2022
NATCHEZ — The Miss-Lou area is under a tornado watch until 9 p.m. tonight.
Janae Elkins, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Jackson, said Natchez and Adams County can expect potentially damaging winds, hail and flash flooding with possible tornadoes.
“It’s hard to say exactly when the storm will have moved through. We have a line that will push through, but we also have the possibility of discreet cells associated with that line,” Elkins said.
In contrast, the forecast for Thursday in the Miss Lou calls for sunny skies and calm winds with a high near 75. Thursday night is expected to be mostly clear with a low around 51.
Friday should be mostly sunny with a high near 81. Friday includes a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m.
Showers and thunderstorms are likely on Saturday with an expected high of 82 degrees. Sunday will be mostly cloudy with a high near 80 degrees and a 40 percent chance of rain.
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Court Case Conclusions: April 13, 2022
Published 12:16 pm Thursday, April 14, 2022
Adams County Justice Court Cases — End Results
Week of April 1-7:
None. (No court on Tuesday, April 5)
Adams County Circuit Court Cases — End Results
Friday, April 1:
Davion Minor pleaded guilty to child abuse on Feb. 22, 2022, but his sentencing was delayed. Sentenced in Judge Blackwell’s court to 30 years in the Mississippi Department of Corrections, with full credit for any time served, with 25 years to serve, and five years suspended, to be served on formal post-release supervision for five years. Must pay all court costs and fees, including a $200.00 prosecution fee.
Natchez Municipal Court Cases — End Results
Wednesday, April 6:
Delandro James Bell, 33, charged with simple assault. Case remanded to files.
Cartrell Lamar Frye, 21, pleaded guilty to motor vehicle: fleeing or eluding a law enforcement officer in a motor vehicle. Sentenced to 30 days with 25 days suspended. Five days credit for time served. No fine assessed.
Nicholas Lee Hawkins, 39, charged with controlled substance: possession of paraphernalia. Case remanded to files.
Nicholas Lee Hawkins, 39, pleaded guilty to motor vehicle: fleeing or eluding a law enforcement officer in a motor vehicle. Sentenced to 38 days with 38 days credit for time served. No fine assessed.
Anthony Leland Carter, 56, pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct – disturbing the peace. Sentenced to 30 days with 27 days suspended. Three days credit for time served. Fine set at $748.75.
Georgia Ivorine Chatman, 34, pleaded guilty to simple assault: attempt by fear of imminent serious bodily harm. Sentenced to 30 days with 26 days suspended. Four days credit for time served. Fine set at $748.75.
Dantashia Monique McGuire, 25, charged with malicious mischief. Case remanded to files. Must play a court cost of $150.00.
Carleigh Elizabeth Combs, 24, found not guilty of DUI.
Tydarius Devin Millender, 23, found not guilty of disorderly conduct: failure to comply.
Kiana Denae Richard, 21, charged with simple assault – domestic violence. Case remanded to files.
Kiana Renae Richard, 21, charged with shoplifting. Case dismissed.
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Nippon Ichi Software, Vanillaware's GrimGrimoire Gets Remastered Game on PS4, Switch
posted on by Alex Mateo
Trailer streamed for game launching on July 28
Japanese gaming news website Famitsu revealed on Thursday that Nippon Ichi Software will release a remaster of Vanillware's GrimGrimoire PlayStation 2 game titled GrimGrimoire OnceMore for PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch. The game will launch in Japan on July 28. Nippon Ichi Software streamed an announcement trailer:
The 2D real-time strategy game's remaster will include improved high-resolution visuals, new voice recordings, and new features such as "Great Magic" and "Skill Trees." There will be new fast-forward and in-battle save options, as well as a new hard difficulty.
The cast includes:
The original game launched for PS2 in 2007 in Japan and in the West.
Source: Famitsu.com via Gematsu
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NOTE: Only games with one or both pitchers designated are listed below
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News publisher Lee faces renewed pressure from hedge funds
By JOSH FUNK
AP Business Writer
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Newspaper publisher Lee Enterprises is facing renewed pressure from a hedge fund to speed up its transition to digital publishing and consider adding new digital-savvy leaders to its board. This after successfully fighting off a hostile takeover from a different hedge fund. Lee’s largest shareholder, Cannell Capital, this week disclosed buying nearly 20,000 more of the company’s shares, giving it a 9.1% stake. The fund’s head, Carlo Cannell, said he thinks Lee needs new board members and executives with experience running a digital publishing business.
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BUFFALO, N.Y. — The coronavirus pandemic ushered in what may be the most rapid rise in homeschooling the U.S. has ever seen. Two years later, even after schools reopened and vaccines became widely available, many parents have chosen to continue directing their children’s educations themselves.
Homeschooling numbers this year dipped from last year's all-time high, but are still significantly above pre-pandemic levels, according to data obtained and analyzed by The Associated Press.
Families that may have turned to homeschooling as an alternative to hastily assembled remote learning plans have stuck with it — reasons include health concerns, disagreement with school policies and a desire to keep what has worked for their children.
In 18 states that shared data through the current school year, the number of homeschooling students increased by 63% in the 2020-2021 school year, then fell by only 17% in the 2021-2022 school year.
Around 3% of U.S. students were homeschooled before the pandemic-induced surge, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The rising numbers have cut into public school enrollment in ways that affect future funding and renewed debates over how closely homeschooling should be regulated. What remains unknown is whether this year’s small decrease signals a step toward pre-pandemic levels — or a sign that homeschooling is becoming more mainstream.
Linda McCarthy, a suburban Buffalo mother of two, says her children are never going back to traditional school.
Unimpressed with the lessons offered remotely when schools abruptly closed their doors in spring 2020, she began homeschooling her then fifth- and seventh-grade children that fall. McCarthy, who had been working as a teacher's aide, said she knew she could do better herself. She said her children have thrived with lessons tailored to their interests, learning styles and schedules.
“There’s no more homework 'til the wee hours of the morning, no more tears because we couldn’t get things done,” McCarthy said.
Once a relatively rare practice chosen most often for reasons related to instruction on religion, homeschooling grew rapidly in popularity following the turn of the century before leveled off at around 3.3%, or about 2 million students, in the years before the pandemic, according to the Census. Surveys have indicated factors including dissatisfaction with neighborhood schools, concerns about school environment and the appeal of customizing an education.
In the absence of federal guidelines, there is little uniformity in reporting requirements. Some states, including Connecticut and Nevada, require little or no information from parents, while New York, Massachusetts and some others require parents to submit instruction plans and comply with assessment rules.
The new surge in homeschooling numbers has led state legislatures around the country to consider measures either to ease regulations on homeschool families or impose new ones — debates have gone on for years. Proponents of more oversight point to the potential for undetected cases of child abuse and neglect while others argue for less in the name of parental rights.
All of the 28 state education departments that provided homeschooling data to the AP reported that homeschooling spiked in 2020-21, when fears of infection kept many school buildings closed. Of the 18 states whose enrollment data included the current school year, all but one state said homeschooling declined from the previous year but remained well above pre-pandemic levels. (The exception, South Dakota, recently changed the way it collects data).
Minnesota, for example, reported that 27,801 students are being homeschooled now, compared to 30,955 during the last school year. Before the pandemic, homeschool figures were around 20,000 or less.
Black families make up many of the homeschool converts. The proportion of Black families homeschooling their children increased by five times, from 3.3% to 16.1%, from spring 2020 to the fall, while the proportion about doubled across other groups, according to U.S. Census surveys.
Raleigh, North Carolina, mother Laine Bradley said the school system's shortcomings became more evident to families like hers when remote learning began.
“I think a lot of Black families realized that when we had to go to remote learning, they realized exactly what was being taught. And a lot of that doesn’t involve us,” said Bradley, who decided to homeschool her 7-, 10- and 11-year-old children. “My kids have a lot of questions about different things. I’m like, 'Didn't you learn that in school?' They're like, ‘No.’”
Bradley, who works in financial services, converted her dining room into a classroom and rearranged her work schedule to take over her children's education, adding lessons on financial literacy, Black history and Caribbean history important to her heritage.
“I can incorporate things that I feel like they should know,” she said. Her husband, Vince, who retired from the Air Force last year, steps in at times. The couple also have a 14-month-old. They plan to continue homeschooling for as long as their children want it. Her social media posts about her experience have drawn so much interest that Bradley recently created an online community called Black Moms Do Homeschool to share resources and experiences.
Boston University researcher Andrew Bacher-Hicks said data showed that while homeschool rates rose across the board during the last school year, the increase was greater in school districts that reverted to in-person learning, perhaps before some parents were ready to send their children back.
He said the same health concerns that drove those increases are likely behind the continued elevated rates, despite additional upheaval in schools as parents and policy-makers debate issues surrounding race and gender and which books should be in libraries.
“It’s really hard to disentangle those two things because all of this is kind of happening at the same time,” he said. “But my my guess would be that a large part of the decisions to exit from the system do have to do with COVID-related issues as opposed to political issues, because those things come up frequently and we’ve never seen an increase in homeschooling rates like this before.”
He said parents also may be concerned about the quality of education delivered by schools that have had to rely heavily on substitute teachers amid pandemic-caused staffing shortages.
McCarthy, the mom from suburban Buffalo, said it was a combination of everything, with the pandemic compounding the misgivings she had already held about the public school system, including her philosophical differences over the need for vaccine and mask mandates and academic priorities.
The pandemic, she said, “was kind of — they say the straw that broke the camel’s back — but the camel’s back was probably already broken.”
“There are kids that don’t know basic English structure but they want to push other things on children, and it can be blatant but it can be, and mostly is, very subtle, very, very subtle,” McCarthy said. “So we were ready to pull them and will never send them back to traditional school. It’s just not a fit for us.”
“It's just a whole new world that is a much better world for us,” she said.
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LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A Michigan lawmaker who was arrested in February for driving drunk pleaded guilty to operating while intoxicated this week and hopes to be admitted into a sobriety program.
Rep. Mary Cavanagh, 30, was arrested in the early hours of Feb. 25 after driving with two flat tires and veering between lanes, according to the Livonia police report. By the time police took her to jail, the Redford Democrat's blood alcohol content tested at 0.2%, more than double the legal limit of 0.08%.
It was Cavanagh's second time being arrested by Livonia police for drunken driving, the first time being in 2015. That time she pleaded down to a lesser impaired driving charge.
Cavanagh will try to be admitted into sobriety court, which would require her to receive treatment to get sober and would allow her to potentially get her license back with restrictions, including a required car breathalyzer.
Her lawyer, Todd Perkins, told The Associated Press on Thursday that she intends to utilize her time in sobriety court to educate others on the path to recovery.
Most people who go through sobriety court have multiple offenses and they are selected for admission into the program based on the likelihood to succeed with help, Livonia City attorney Paul Bernier told the AP.
Sentencing for Cavanagh is scheduled for May 6, which is when she'll find out if she is admitted into the program.
In a statement on an Instagram story Thursday, Cavanagh said this experience has been a “wake-up” call for her and that she is going to work hard to regain the trust of those she represents.
“There is absolutely no excuse for my decision that night, and I am extremely grateful that no one was harmed, including myself," Cavanagh wrote.
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Anna Liz Nichols is a corps member for the Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues. Nichols reported from Lansing.
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WFO ALBANY Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Thursday, April 14, 2022
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albany NY
602 PM EDT Thu Apr 14 2022
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 PM EDT
FOR CENTRAL LITCHFIELD COUNTY...
At 601 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Granville to near Burlington, moving northeast at
50 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Torrington, Thomaston, New Hartford, Litchfield, Northwest Harwinton,
Oakville, Terryville, Winsted, New Hartford Center, Woodbury Center,
Watertown, Plymouth, Woodbury, Harwinton, Barkhamsted, Bethlehem,
Goshen, Morris, Colebrook and Bantam.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
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CHICAGO (AP) — Winds gusting as high as 60 mph (96 kilometers per hour) buffeted Illinois, Indiana and Michigan on Thursday, blowing down a light pole in Chicago and causing power outages.
A 60 mph gust was recorded at the airport in Valparaiso, Indiana, and a 59 mph (95 kilometers per hour) gust was measured at Chicago Midway International Airport, the National Weather Service said.
Winds damaged power lines, trees and some structures in Chicago, including blowing off roofing, the Chicago Fire Department said on Twitter. A light pole was blown over in the South Loop, WBBM-TV reported.
More than 23,000 power customers in the three states lost service at times, utilities reported.
Thursday's high winds came a day after a weak tornado touched down for about two minutes in southeastern Indiana's Decatur County on Wednesday night. It damaged a farm outbuilding and tossed a small horse trailer, the weather service said.
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An 18-year-old San Jose man has been arrested and is being charged in a December shooting that terrified holiday shoppers at Oakridge mall in San Jose, authorities said Thursday. Two people who allegedly robbed the man have also been arrested.
Naylen Hobson-Plattner was arrested, charged and arraigned for allegedly opening fire in the crowded mall after two alleged gang members robbed him, District Attorney Jeff Rosen said.
San Jose police rushed to the mall after reports of a possible active shooter on the evening of Dec. 20. No shots were beign fired when they arrived but police were told that one person had been shot. They conducted an extensive search of the mall, where shoppers hid in storage rooms and inside stores, and found evidence of a shooting but identified no suspects.
Investigators concluded that two alleged gang members, Ulises Jimenez, 19, and Paul Lebeau, 18, robbed the shooting suspect and his girlfriend of their jewelry, prompting Hobson-Plattner to allegedly pull out a handgun modified to operate as a fully automatic weapon, and fire at the alleged robbers as they fled the mall through crowds of shoppers.
“It was a holiday miracle that no one was killed that day in the mall,” Rosen said.
Hobson-Plattner was identified using DNA from evidence at the crime scene while video surveillance footage was used to identify the robbers, Rosen said.
He praised San Jose police for their repose and investigation.
“I can’t thank the San Jose Police Department enough,” Rosen said. “It was San Jose officers who entered the mall that day ready to confront a lethal threat. It was San Jose detectives who found them after the chaos and arrested them. Now we will prosecute this incredibly reckless act of gun violence.”
Hobson-Plattner remains in custody awaiting his next court hearing Monday in Santa Clara County Superior Court. The two alleged robbers are out of custody until their next hearings. The investigation is ongoing, the district attorney’s office said, and more arrests are expected.
Michael Cabanatuan (he/him) is a San Francisco Chronicle staff writer. Email: mcabanatuan@sfchronicle.com Twitter: @ctuan
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(The Hill) – The interest rate for the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage hit a ten-year high of 5 percent Thursday, continuing steep inclines that started last December in a U.S. housing market where values are surging.
The rate on the most popular U.S. mortgage has climbed nearly 2 points from 3 percent a year ago, according to the latest numbers from government-mortgage administrator Freddie Mac. The last time the 30-year fixed rate mortgage hit 5 percent was February 2011.
Fifteen-year fixed-rate mortgages averaged 4.17 percent this week, up from 3.91 percent last week and 2.35 percent a year ago.
“This week, mortgage rates averaged five percent for the first time in over a decade,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. “As Americans contend with historically high inflation, the combination of rising mortgage rates, elevated home prices and tight inventory are making the pursuit of homeownership the most expensive in a generation.”
Adjustable rate mortgages have also spiked, with the 5-year standard Treasury-indexed mortgage averaging 3.69 percent, up from 2.8 percent last year.
As a result of the spiking rates, the mortgage market is experiencing a dip of activity, according to information from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) trade group, as potential homeowners reconsider buying houses and investing in real estate.
A mortgage market index from the MBA shows loan application volumes decreased 1.3 percent compared to a week earlier. Home refinancing application volumes dipped 5 percent on the week and were down 62 percent compared to the previous year.
“The rapid increase in rates, caused by a much more rapid pace of rate hikes and balance sheet reduction from the Federal Reserve, is in response to the booming job market and inflation being at a 40-year high,” Mike Fratantoni, an economist with the MBA, said in a statement. “The jump in mortgage rates will slow the housing market and further reduce refinance demand the rest of this year. Higher home prices and rates as well as ongoing supply constraints are now expected to lead to an annual decline in existing home sales.”
In addition to high interest rates, home sales are also facing elevated prices in the real estate market due to the pandemic, as well as supply shortages for building materials as part of larger supply chain disruptions that are contributing to inflation.
“Elevated inflation continues to push up mortgage rates,” Nadia Evangelou, an economist with the National Association of Realtors (NAR), said in a statement. The higher rates “added about $400 to the monthly mortgage payment for a median-priced home. This means that potential buyers need to spend more of their budget on housing to buy the typical home.”
Wage data released this week by the Department of Labor saw real earnings decrease by 2.7 percent from March of last year. The change in earnings combined with a dip of 0.9 percent in the length of the average workweek resulted in a 3.6-percent decrease in real average weekly earnings over the last year.
“Comparing inflation with real wage growth since 2008, this is the first time that inflation has risen so much faster than wages,” Evangelou said. “With rising borrowing costs, expect about 16 million households to be priced out of the market this year. As a result, NAR forecasts home sales activity to drop about 10 percent in 2022.”
Housing affordability declined in February, according to an index compiled by NAR. Compared to a year ago, the group found the average mortgage payment increased by more than 30 percent, while median family income rose by only 3.6 percent.
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To combat inflation, some analysts have suggested the Federal Reserve could increase interest rates by as many as six times this year, bringing the Federal Funds rate as high as 1.9 percent by the end of the year. The risk of such a hike is a contraction in the economy, but with inflation as a driver of recession itself, most analysts see the Fed as not having much of a choice.
“The twin shocks of the war in Ukraine and the build-up of momentum in elevated U.S. and Europe inflation will lead to a recession in the U.S. and a growth recession in the euro area within the next two years,” researchers at Deutsche Bank forecasted earlier this month.
“More troubling, especially in the U.S., are signs that the underlying drivers of inflation have broadened, emanating from very tight labor market conditions and spreading from goods to services,” the company said. “The forecast is for inflation to recede to more desired levels over the next several years assuming there are no other geopolitical or other supply shocks and that central banks take action, just in time, to keep inflation expectations anchored. Should these assumptions prove incorrect, inflation pressure, central bank tightening, and economic downturns could all be more intense than baseline projections.”
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(The Hill) — The Republican National Committee (RNC) voted Thursday to withdraw from the commission responsible for organizing presidential debates, taking a line from former President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly leveled accusations of anti-Republican bias against the group.
The unanimous vote by the RNC effectively bars its presidential nominees from participating in events organized by the Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD), which has run such debates since 1988.
In a statement released shortly after the vote, RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel said that the GOP would “find newer, better debate platforms to ensure that future nominees are not forced to go through the biased CPD in order to make their case to the American people.”
“Debates are an important part of the democratic process, and the RNC is committed to free and fair debates,” she said. “The Commission on Presidential Debates is biased and has refused to enact simple and commonsense reforms to help ensure fair debates including hosting debates before voting begins and selecting moderators who have never worked for candidates on the debate stage.”
Thursday’s vote makes good on a threat that the RNC has been holding over the CPD for months. In another escalatory step, the RNC warned the commission last month against fundraising off the idea that the next GOP nominee will participate in the 2024 debates.
The CPD was founded in 1987 with the sponsorship of both major political parties. And while both Democrats and Republicans have complained occasionally over the years about how the commission handles debates, antipathy toward the group has grown among Republicans in recent years amid Trump’s criticism of the commission.
Should Trump mount another bid for the White House in 2024 and secure the GOP nomination, the RNC rule change virtually guarantees that he won’t participate in the traditional debate calendar.
Of course, if Republicans tap someone else for the nomination, the party could always change its rules again, and the eventual nominee will likely have the ultimate say on whether to participate.
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Their fans have become so much like the bitters, it's unreal. Their team is shite and they spend more time hating on us than supporting their team. I'd love it if they never win a major honour again.
In the '70s and '80s they were shite and they spent more time hating on us than supporting their own team.
In the '90s and for a good part of the '00s they were good, but spent more time hating on us than supporting their own team.
Since Ferguson left they have been shite, but spend more time hating on us than supporting their own team.
I'm sensing a pattern here.
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Cost of living: Tourism feels the pinch as prices rise
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Tourism operators in Wales say they will have to "ride the storm" of cost of living increases as this year's season officially gets underway.
Thousands of visitors have been heading to holiday hotspots for the Easter break.
But one major north Wales holiday park business said its guests have been feeling the pinch in their pockets.
Lyons Holiday Parks said in response it had had to drop some prices, to ensure visitors returned this year.
The group operates 10 holiday parks across north Wales, with its flagship Robin Hood park at Rhyl in Denbighshire.
The company said bookings have been ahead of last year, when the Covid pandemic meant there were restrictions on the number of guests they could safely host.
'We are trying to keep it - and make it - affordable'
But the group's holiday sales manager Michelle McKelvie said after a promising start to bookings this year, they have experienced a dip.
"The cost of living has gone up, so we're starting to see a slow decline in people taking up holidays across the board - and I think this is true of our competitors too," she said.
"We've always positioned ourselves as 'right down the middle' in terms of affordability, but what we can do now is reassess our pricing to ensure we're in line with the demands of our consumer."
By reassess, she was bluntly honest - it means actually cutting some prices when they can.
"We are trying to keep it - and make it - affordable, so that people can afford to come away," she said.
The firm said it was a very competitive market this year, with holidaymakers happy to shop around.
"Everyone is going to do that at this time of year, because money is tight," added Ms McKelvie.
'It's too much some days'
Holidaymaker Tom Seadon is enjoying an Easter break with his mother and his daughter Katie at the Robin Hood park in Rhyl.
But after making the trip from Stoke-on-Trent in Staffordshire, he said they have had to be careful with costs, sacrificing day trips and nights out to help their budget go as far as possible.
"We've stayed in a couple of nights, thinking crikey - looking at the bank app and thinking, where is the money going," he said.
"You can't even go out and have a couple of pints, because it's just fleecing you. It's too much some days."
'There's nowhere as many people as there usually is'
Leanne Ward, from Irlam in Greater Manchester, owns a static home on the park, but even so said she was feeling the pinch.
"Things are just a bit tighter now. We're here for the week, and we'd normally go out and do something every day - but you don't, you stay on site more," she said.
"We've definitely noticed it's a bit quieter this year, especially at Easter. There's nowhere as many people as there usually is."
'We couldn't do it without help'
For Roy Bailey, from Salford, the park is chance to give his severely disabled teenage son a break. But again, the family has been counting the pennies.
"This is why we come away at this time of year, either this time or in September. It's better value for money - just hopefully you get a bit of weather, but it's not always guaranteed," he said.
This trip has been part-funded through a respite care grant for his son.
"We couldn't do it without help, we really couldn't. We're on a set income, and wherever that spreads to, that's as far as it goes."
'We always have ridden lots of different crises'
Elsewhere the increase in prices is being felt too.
Aberystwyth hotelier and Mid Wales Tourism director Richard Griffiths said while the start to the Easter season looked good, there were concerns for the sector.
"It's a massive worry that with prices escalating on heating, fuel, and petrol, that people may look at different places to come," he said.
"But mid Wales is very accessible to the rest of Britain, there's a lot of things to do that aren't expensive, and it's an ideal venue to come when you consider if you travel abroad - who knows what may happen with the flights or with the fuel crisis - so Wales is a good option."
However, Mr Griffiths said there would be challenges to the industry from increases to the cost of living.
"It's fair to say it will have an effect. Every business and every part of the industry must take that into account, and just ride the storm.
"We will ride the storm, because we always have ridden lots of different crises over the years."
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Mortgage rates have hit 5% for the first time in more than a decade
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SOLEDAD: PRICES ARE RISING EVERYWHERE RIGHT NOW. AND IT’S HARD NOT TO WORRY WHEN WE SEE THE COSTS OF HOUSING, GAS, LUMBER, GROCERIES, AND TRANSPORTATION GOING UP AT A RATE MANY OF US HAVE NEVER EXPERIEND.CE THAT’S ESPECIALLY TRUE FOR GEN ZERS AND MILLENNIA.LS IRONICALLY, THEIR PANDICEM SPENDING IS DRIVING DEMAND FOR BIG TICKET ITEMS, PUSHING PRICES UP. LAST YEAR, THEY ACCOUNTED FOR MORE THAN HALF OF HOME MORTGAGE LOAN APPLICATIONS AND BOUGHT MORE NEW CARS THAN ANY OTHER AGE GRP.OU LINDA NAZARETH IS AN ECONOMIST AND A FUTURIST, FOCUSING ON POPULATION CHANGES. SHE IS THE HOST OF THE PODSTCA "WORK AND THE FUTURE." MILLENNIALS, H OOWLD AREHE T EXACTLY AND GEN ZERS? HOW OLD ARE THEY? LINDA: IF YOU LOOK AT MILLENNIALS, THEY WERE BORN SINCE THE BEGINNING OF THE 1980S, SO THEY ARE WELL INTO, I SAY, MDLIDE E.AG IF WE LOOK AT GEN Z, THEY’RE THE GROUP THAT CAME AFTER THEM. WE’RE TALKING ABOUT TEENS, 20S, 30 SOMETHINGS, BASICALLY. SOLEDAD: WHY IS INFLATION HITTING THEM SO HARD? LINDA: WELL, FIRST OF ALL, IT’S A SURPRISE TO THEM THAT THERE IS INFLATION, BECAUSE THEY HAVEN’T REALLY GROWN UP WITH THIS. I MEAN, WE’VE HAD QUITE A WHILE WHERE PRICES HAVE BEEN PRETTY STABLE. INTEREST RATES HAVE BEEN PRETTY LOW. IT HASN’T REALLY BEEN AN ISS.UE AND NOW WE HAVE A VERY DIFFERENT SIATTUION. SO THEY’RE LEARNING WHAT THIS MEANS THAT THE PAYCHECK THAT THEY RELIED ON TO BUY CERTAIN GROCERY BASKET AND PAY FOR THIS MORTGAGE PAYMENT ISN’T GOING AS R.FA AND THAT’A SHS OCK. THEY’RE AT THE PART OF THEIR LIFE WHERE THEY’RE ACQUIRING THIN.GS SO IT IS HITTING THEM FAIRLY HARD. SOLEDAD: I MEAN, THEY’RE KIND OF PIVOTAL IN WHAT DRIVES THE ECONOMY, RIGHT? THE MILLENNIALS. LINDA: YEAH, THEY’RE CERTAINLY THE LARGEST PART OF THE LABOR FORCE, IF YOU LOOK AT NORTH AMERICA AND A LOT OF THE WLDOR RIGHT NOW, WE’RE TALKING ABOUT THE PEOPLE WHO ARE TAKING THE ENTRY LEVEL JOBS, OBPRABLY TAKING THE MANAGEMENT JOBS THAT ARE COMING OPEN AND THEY WILL BE AN INCREASINGLY LARGE PART OF THE LABOR FORCE. SO YOU KNOW YOU HAVE TO LOOK AT HOW THEY ACT IN TERMS OF BEING ECONOMIC AGENTS, IN TERMS OF THEIR ACTIONS THAT’S GOING TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERYTHING. SOLEDAD: WE’VE HEARD ALL ABOUT THE GREAT RESIGNATION, RIG?HT AND PEOPLE HOPPING TO NEW OPPORTUNITIES. DOES THAT MEAN TT HAWAGES ARE ALSOIS RING AS PRICES CREEP UP AS WELL? LINDA: THEY ARE RISING, BUT THERE’S A GAP BETWEEN THE TW IO, MEAN, WE’RE LOOKING PROBABLY TWO PERCENTAGE POINTS BETWN EETHE DIFFERENCE IN PRICE PRICES AND THE WAGE INCREASES, ANITD ANCHGES MONTH TO MONTH, TBU THEY’RE CERTAINLY NOT EQUAL. BUT IT WILL BE AN INTERESTING YEAR BECAUSE WE ARE SEEING INTEREST RAT GESOING HIGHER, THAT WILL SLOW THE ECONOMY SOMEWHAT. SOLEDAD: CAN YOU EXPLAIN THE MECHANISM THAT’S MAKING PRICES RI?SE LINDA: ONE THING IS THAT INTEREST RATES HAVE BEEN LOW FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME, AND THERE WAS A REASON FOR THAT POST 2010. AND THE ECONOMY WAS SLOWER AND THEN WE HAD THE PANDEMIC, WHHIC MEANT THAT WE REALLY HADO T RRWOY ABOUT ECONOMIC GROWTH. IT WAS LIKE THE ECONOMY SWA GRINDING TO A HALT. OF COURSE, THE FEDERAL RESERVE KEPT INTEREST RATES VERY LOW AND THAT TENDS TO GIVE RISTOE RISING PRICES. WE CAN LEAVE RATES LOW BECAUSE THERE’S ALL THIS SLACK IN THE ECONOMY BECAUSE OF THE PANDEMIC. WE HAD A LOT OF E THWORLD COMING BACK ACTUALLY PRETTY NICELY, WHICH IS THE FINE. IT BID PRICES UP FOR THINGS LIKE COMMODITIES, OIL AND THE LIKE. AND THEN YOU HAD THE SUPPLY CHAIN ISSUES, NOW WE HAVE THIS EXTRA CONFLICT IN RUSSIA, UKRAINE, WHICH IS ALSO SENDING COMMODITY PRICES HIGHER, OIL PRICES HIGR.HE SO IT’S ALL REALLYIN KD OF A PERFECT STORM. SOLEDAD: HOW DOES ALL OF THIS IMPACT INCOME INEQUALITY? LINDA: IF YOU LOOK AT JOBS AND YOU LOOK AT WHO IS ABLE TO KEEP WORKING AND KEEP MAKING MORE MONEY, IT WAS VERY MUCH PEOPLE WITH MORE EDUCATION, WITH PROBABLY MORE ADVANTAGES GOING .IN PEOPLE WHO WERE LESS ADVANTAD,GE DEFINITELY LOST GROUND. NOBODY LIKES HAVING IT COST MORE TO FILL UP THEIR CAR. SOME GROUPS CAN REALLY BEAITR BETTER WITHOUT HAVING THEIR FOOD BUDGET IMPACTED AND WE’RE GOING TO SEE THE IMPACT OF THIS OVER THE NEXT YEAR OR SO. SOLEDAD: LINDA NAZARETH, NICE TO TALK TO YOU.
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Mortgage rates have hit 5% for the first time in more than a decade
Mortgage rates rose again this week, reaching 5% for the first time in over a decade.The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5% in the week ending April 14, up from 4.72% the week before, according to Freddie Mac. That's the highest since 2010.Rapidly rising rates, along with sky-high home prices and rapid inflation continue to push homeownership out of reach for many Americans, according to Sam Khater, Freddie Mac's chief economist."This week, mortgage rates averaged 5% for the first time in over a decade," said Khater. "As Americans contend with historically high inflation, the combination of rising mortgage rates, elevated home prices and tight inventory are making the pursuit of homeownership the most expensive in a generation."The sticker shock is particularly painful for first-time homebuyers, said George Ratiu, a senior economist and manager of economic research at Realtor.com. He noted that the monthly mortgage payment for a median-priced home is now $530 more than a year ago, adding more than $6,300 to a homeowner's annual budget. Rising inflation and record-high rents are also weighing on prospective homebuyers, he said."Higher rents are encouraging many tenants to take a second look at buying a home, especially in cities where a mortgage payment may be on par or lower than monthly rent," he said. "On the other hand, the for-sale market continues to be undersupplied, making it difficult to find an affordable home."The increase comes after the Federal Reserve confirmed last week that it's ready to raise interest rates at a faster pace in an effort to "aggressively" combat inflation, said Zillow's vice president of capital Markets Paul Thomas.Minutes from the central bank's March meeting released last week suggested the Fed is planning several 50-basis-point rate hikes this year."The Federal Reserve's plan for reducing its balance sheet — its holdings of U.S. Treasuries and mortgage-backed securities — was slightly more aggressive than some market participants expected," Thomas said.
Mortgage rates rose again this week, reaching 5% for the first time in over a decade.
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5% in the week ending April 14, up from 4.72% the week before, according to Freddie Mac. That's the highest since 2010.
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Rapidly rising rates, along with sky-high home prices and rapid inflation continue to push homeownership out of reach for many Americans, according to Sam Khater, Freddie Mac's chief economist.
"This week, mortgage rates averaged 5% for the first time in over a decade," said Khater. "As Americans contend with historically high inflation, the combination of rising mortgage rates, elevated home prices and tight inventory are making the pursuit of homeownership the most expensive in a generation."
The sticker shock is particularly painful for first-time homebuyers, said George Ratiu, a senior economist and manager of economic research at Realtor.com. He noted that the monthly mortgage payment for a median-priced home is now $530 more than a year ago, adding more than $6,300 to a homeowner's annual budget.
Rising inflation and record-high rents are also weighing on prospective homebuyers, he said.
"Higher rents are encouraging many tenants to take a second look at buying a home, especially in cities where a mortgage payment may be on par or lower than monthly rent," he said. "On the other hand, the for-sale market continues to be undersupplied, making it difficult to find an affordable home."
The increase comes after the Federal Reserve confirmed last week that it's ready to raise interest rates at a faster pace in an effort to "aggressively" combat inflation, said Zillow's vice president of capital Markets Paul Thomas.
Minutes from the central bank's March meeting released last week suggested the Fed is planning several 50-basis-point rate hikes this year.
"The Federal Reserve's plan for reducing its balance sheet — its holdings of U.S. Treasuries and mortgage-backed securities — was slightly more aggressive than some market participants expected," Thomas said.
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In 10 days, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has gone from popular Twitter contributor and critic to the company's largest individual shareholder to a would-be owner of the social platform — a whirlwind of activity that could change the service dramatically given the sometimes whimsical billionaire's self-identification as a free-speech absolutist.
Twitter revealed in a securities filing Thursday that Musk has offered to buy the company outright for more than $43 billion, saying the social media platform “needs to be transformed as a private company" in order to build trust with its users.
“I believe free speech is a societal imperative for a functioning democracy,” Musk said in the filing. “I now realize the company will neither thrive nor serve this societal imperative in its current form.”
Later in the day, during an onstage interview at the TED 2022 conference, he went even broader: “Having a public platform that is maximally trusted and broadly inclusive is extremely important to the future of civilization."
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Since it burst onto the scene in 2006, Twitter has been home to flourishing social and political commentary, shared news, scandal gossip, cat memes and dress color arguments. But it has also provided a platform for viral misinformation and lies, bullying and hate speech and gangs of trolls who can shout down posters they disagree with by unleashing tidal waves of vile images, threats and similar acts of online aggression.
Twitter has devoted a substantial amount of effort to stanching the latter while preserving the former — though not always in ways that satisfy most users. Like other platforms, it has established restrictions on tweets that threaten violence, incite hatred, bully others and spread misinformation. Such rules drove Twitter's decision to ban former President Donald Trump following the 2021 Capitol insurrection.
Twitter has also become a destination for brands and advertisers, many of whom prefer stronger content restrictions, and a megaphone for high-profile figures like Trump and Musk, who’s used it to rally supporters and promote business ventures.
Musk, who described Twitter as a “de facto town square,” detailed some specific potential changes Thursday — like favoring temporary rather than permanent bans — but has mostly described his aim in broad and abstract terms.
He said he wanted to open up the “black box” of artificial intelligence technology driving Twitter’s feed so that people would have more transparency about why some tweets might go viral and others might disappear. “I wouldn’t personally be in there editing tweets," he said, “but you would know if something was done to promote, demote or otherwise affect a tweet.”
The billionaire has been a vocal critic of Twitter, mostly over his stated belief that it falls short on free-speech principles. The social media platform has angered followers of Trump and other right-wing political figures who’ve had their accounts suspended for violating its content standards on violence, hate or harmful misinformation. Musk has described himself as a “free-speech absolutist” but is also known for blocking other Twitter users who question or disagree with him.
While Twitter's user base remains much smaller than those of rivals such as Facebook and TikTok, the service is popular with celebrities, world leaders, journalists and intellectuals. Musk himself has more than 81 million followers, rivaling pop stars such as Lady Gaga.
Twitter shares closed at $45.08, down just under 2%, well below Musk's offer of $54.20 per share. That's generally a sign that some investors doubt the deal will go through. The stock remains down from its 52-week high of about $73.
Musk called that price his final offer, although he provided no details on financing. The offer is non-binding and subject to financing and other conditions.
Twitter said it will decide whether accepting the offer is in the best interests of shareholders. It's unclear, though, just how Twitter’s board will react after evaluating the offer. It likely will negotiate, seeking a higher price per share, or it may want provisions to ensure that the board remains independent of Musk, said John Coffee, a professor at Columbia University’s law school and head of its corporate governance center.
The board could adopt “poison pill” provisions to offer more shares and dilute the value of Musk’s holdings, if Musk’s stake grows to 10% or 15%, Coffee said. Even then, Musk could still take over the company with a proxy fight by voting out the current directors.
At the TED conference, Musk said he has the money. “I could technically afford it,” he said to laughs.
Should Musk go through with his takeover attempt, he likely could raise the roughly $43 billion he needs, possibly by borrowing billions using his stakes in Tesla and SpaceX as collateral.
Most of Musk’s fortune, estimated by Forbes to be nearly $265 billion, is tied up in shares of Tesla. The company allows executive officers to use shares as collateral for loans, but limits the borrowing to 25% of the value of the pledged shares.
Data provider FactSet says Musk owns 172.6 million shares worth $176.47 billion. Just over 51% of his stake already is pledged as collateral, according to a Tesla proxy statement. That means Musk could use the remaining stake to borrow about $21.5 billion. He also could borrow on his stake in privately held SpaceX.
Musk revealed in regulatory filings over recent weeks that he’d been buying Twitter shares in almost daily batches starting Jan. 31, ending up with a stake of about 9%. Only Vanguard Group controls more Twitter shares. A lawsuit filed Tuesday in New York federal court alleged Musk illegally delayed disclosing his stake in the social media company so he could buy more shares at lower prices.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission could punish Musk for hurting other investors by taking too long to disclose his buying up of Twitter shares, but it’s unlikely that it will do anything to stop a takeover, said Chester Spatt, a former SEC chief economist.
“This is going to play out reasonably quickly,” said Spatt, now a finance professor at Carnegie Mellon University.
Jacob Frenkel, a former SEC enforcement attorney now with the Dickinson Wright law firm in Washington, said it is difficult to prove an investor’s intent in disclosure cases. “The mere fact of the violation around the disclosure does not mean that there was fraud,” Frenkel said.
However, there is “plenty of fodder for an investigation” into whether anyone with knowledge of Musk’s share purchases traded in the stock before Musk’s public disclosures, Frenkel said.
After Musk announced his stake, Twitter quickly offered him a seat on its board on the condition that he not own more than 14.9% of the company’s outstanding stock. But the company said five days later that he’d declined. The decision coincided with a barrage of now-deleted and not-always-serious tweets from Musk proposing major changes to the company, such as dropping ads — its chief source of revenue — and transforming its San Francisco headquarters into a homeless shelter.
The turnabout led CEO Parag Agrawal to warn employees earlier this week that “there will be distractions ahead” and to “tune out the noise and stay focused on the work.”
Twitter hasn't done as well as its social media rivals and lost money last year. The company reported a net loss of $221 million for 2021 largely tied to the settlement of a lawsuit by shareholders who said the company misled investors about how much its user base was growing and how much users interacted with its platform. Its co-founder Jack Dorsey resigned as CEO in late November and was replaced by Agrawal.
“I’m not saying I have all the answers here, but I do think that we want to be just very reluctant to delete things and just be very cautious with permanent bans,” Musk said. “It won’t be perfect," he said, but there should be a perception and reality that speech is “as free as reasonably possible.”
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Good Friday is set to be the hottest day of the year so far, experts have predicted, ahead of “very pleasant” spring conditions over the Easter weekend.
Met Office meteorologist Steven Keates said highs of up to 23C were expected in London, breaking the record of 20.8C from March.
But the warm weather will not be limited to the capital, with the mercury predicted to reach the high teens in northern areas including Yorkshire and parts of Scotland.
“It’s looking like Friday will be the warmest day of the year with highs of 22 to 23C, probably most likely in London,” the forecaster said.
“The current highest temperature is 20.8C which was recorded in two places – St James Park in London on 23 March and Treknow in Cornwall on 25 March – so we should beat that tomorrow. Widely, it will be quite a warm day.”
Mr Keates said although there may not be uninterrupted blue skies, most areas of the UK would enjoy sunny spells and high temperatures.
He urged beach-goers to “stick on the sunscreen” and drink plenty of water to protect against higher-than-average UV levels.
The strength of UV rays could hit 6, which is considered “high” on the Met Office’s index.
This increase has been caused by slightly depleted stratospheric ozone, which helps protect Earth from the rays, he said.
Naturally occurring reactions in the atmosphere as well as man-made emissions both contribute to the phenomenon, which is usually temporary, the forecaster added.
He said: “It’s a naturally fluctuating cycle, in part not helped by human emissions. There will be a short-term, slight depletion (in stratospheric ozone)… and the sun gets stronger in mid-April as well.
“So if you’re going to be outside for a long time, stick on the sunscreen and protect yourself basically as there’s a slightly elevated risk of sunburn.”
Mr Keates said that some coastal areas may experience “misty and murky” conditions caused by cloud earlier in the day but a lot of areas would be “bright if not sunny”.
Late in the afternoon there could be some showers across the Pennines and southern Scotland, but they are unlikely to be heavy.
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Oldham could still be without Jack Stobbs for the visit of Northampton in Sky Bet League Two on Good Friday.
The winger is progressing, but has not played since March 29, when he limped off the field with an undisclosed injury.
Forward Junior Luamba is also likely to remain sidelined with a hamstring injury.
Manager Josh Sheridan will however be hoping to have Harrison McGahey and Tope Obadeyi available for the visit of the Cobblers.
Northampton duo Shaun McWilliams and Ali Koiki could feature if they come through training without any issues.
Koiki returned from a hamstring injury when he came on for the last 16 minutes of the 0-0 draw with Bradford on Saturday, with McWilliams an unused substitute following his recovery from heavy bone bruising on his knee.
Manager Jon Brady fears Paul Lewis will miss the rest of the season and Josh Eppiah will also need to be monitored closely as he continues to manage his back issues.
Lewis is awaiting the result of X-rays on a foot injury sustained in the tackle which led to his dismissal against Mansfield.
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New push to keep small businesses in downtown West Palm
A co-working space located in downtown West Palm Beach wants to spruce up the city and purchase an old vacant building on Clematis Street.
Downtown West Palm Beach is no stranger to vacant storefronts, but there's one building that's of high interest — 314 Clematis St.
Just one block away, a co-working space called 1909 has been eyeing the building.
The organization is a hub of innovation for startups and small businesses, but they're out of space and want to expand their footprint.
"We're working with a phenomenal architect to restore the historical preservation, the facade of the space, and we have some renderings," said 1909 co-founder Danielle Casey.
"We believe that West Palm Beach can be a creative capital," said Shane Savage, the chief strategy officer of Pathos creative agency in West Palm Beach.
He's on board with 1909's plans and the potential to grow in the 30,000 square-foot space.
"We have attachments and emotional connections to downtown West Palm Beach, our friends, our families," Savage said. "They are all based here."
1909 is one of six organizations that have placed a bid to buy the building located at 314 Clematis St. from West Palm Beach's Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA).
City commissioners are expected to make a decision Monday.
However, the agenda already includes a resolution to accept an offer from a real estate investment company called Brand Atlantic for $10 million.
At this point, the plan is to put parking and a restaurant on the first floor with commercial office space on the second floor.
"A lot of small businesses are unfortunately being pushed out of the urban core," Casey said.
1909 worries that commercial space will be too expensive for startups, ultimately driving small businesses out of the downtown district.
"I don't want to leave the home that we've built this business on," Savage said.
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Jade Thirlwall has been praised for her quick thinking after helping a fan who had fallen ill get treatment and a Little Mix gig.
The North East singer, 29, was performing on stage with her bandmates Leigh-Anne Pinnock, 30, and Perrie Edwards, 28, when she noticed a female fan struggling.
The band was performing a spectacular 22-song set list at Dublin's 3 Arena on Wednesday during the band's farewell Confetti tour, and shouted out: "Alright Dublin, are you ready?"
However, mid-song Jade spotted that a fan needed assistance and told a section of 13,000-strong crowd to stop what they were doing.
A video posted on TikTok showed the star starting to hype up the crowd during the band's rendition of smash hit Only You.
However, she seen noticed a fan wasn't particularly well and told the adoring concert-goers: "I just want everybody in this area to be still and let this girl get sorted out so she’s okay."
Jade could be seen waving over to an area near the side of the stage.
After waiting to make sure the girl was being taken care of, she continued to tell the rest of the crowd: "Everybody else you can jump!"
Her actions were praised by many social media users, some of which comments on previous tragic events at Astroworld which saw 10 people die after a surge in the crowd.
People at the Dublin gig commented on the post to say the girl Jade was talking about looked "ill and anxious" while others said she could have been "getting squished".
Another user went on to reassure fans the girl was "ok" now after claiming they were working as a first aider at the concert.
Elsewhere in attendance was former X Factor stars Jedward who shared a snap of them both enjoying the tunes inside the arena.
They captioned the post: "The best girl band in the world you are JEPIC. That concert was perfection."
The Dublin gig was a success following the girlband kicking off their tour in Belfast earlier in the week.
It was the start of a busy few weeks for the stars who are set to take to arenas around all of the UK.
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry threw down a two-handed slam dunk during practice, then said he was optimistic about his chances of being on the court again for Golden State's playoff opener Saturday against Denver.
Curry took a key step in his recovery from a sprained ligament in his left foot when he scrimmaged Thursday. If he plays in Game 1, “for sure I'll start,” Curry said.
“I see the light at the end of the tunnel,” Curry said after an extensive, hours-long workout.
The reigning scoring champion participated in three six-minute stretches in full team scrimmaging work then his full individual shooting routine, too. Game 2 in the best-of-seven series is scheduled for Monday.
Coach Steve Kerr also is hopeful of having Curry in the opener against the Nuggets at Chase Center. Curry's foot is still tender four weeks later and he also dealt with a bone bruise that had him in a walking boot.
“There’s a confidence that the whole team gets when Steph is playing,” Kerr said. “And then I think there’s a confidence that comes with the continuity and familiarity of groups that have been together and been through a lot of experience, playoff experiences together.”
It would be the first time all season the Warriors’ four postseason veterans are healthy and available — Curry, Draymond Green, Andre Iguodala and Klay Thompson.
“Steph looked like himself. He just gives everybody a lift, just his presence on the court,” Thompson said. “Great to have him out there.”
The 34-year-old Curry was injured March 16 at home against Boston and Golden State went 6-6 without him, though the Warriors found their rhythm and won the final five regular-season games.
Curry has long shown a knack for being able to come back from injuries and immediately return to dominant form.
“It’s just who he is on a human level, it’s the wealth of expertise and confidence built over time,” Kerr said.
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Smart Grid Sensors Market Size, Share, Trends, Key Opinion Leaders | Market Performance and Forecast by 2030
Market Research Future (MRFR) presumes the global Smart Grid Sensors Market size to hit USD 4 billion at a CAGR of 18% from 2020 to 2027 (forecast period). A variety of factors influence market demand in the global market. Increasing energy transmission efficiency for checking the temperature of power lines promotes...
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FBI issues warning of online sextortion targeting children
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) -The FBI Columbia Field Office issued a warning to parents and caregivers about sextortion cases targeting children.
The organization said they’ve received increasing reports about adults on social media and online games posing as adolescents to coerce children to produce sexual images. After receiving the images, the perpetrators tell the child they’ll post the images online if they don’t send them money.
Investigators found young boys ranging from 14 to 17 years old have become the primary targets for the extortion schemes.
“The victims of these crimes may be afraid to come forward, so it’s important to have open discussions with your children about their activities online,” said FBI Columbia Special Agent in Charge, Susan Ferensic.
The FBI advised parents to tell their children to be careful when sharing anything online, especially with strangers.
If you or someone you know has become a victim of sextortion you can contact the FBI Columbia Field Office at 803-551-4200. When contacting law enforcement on these cases, it is advised to not delete anything until investigators can review it to help catch the offender.
More information about these types of crimes and protecting children from predators can be found at the link here.
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Mercurial billionaire Elon Musk now says he wants to buy Twitter outright, taking it private to restore its commitment to what he terms “free speech.” But his offer, which seemed to fall flat with investors on Thursday, raises as many questions as it answers.
Among them: Is he serious? Can he get the money together? Would a sale make shareholders happy? And what would the social platform look like if he succeeds?
WHY IS MUSK INTERESTED IN TWITTER?
Ostensibly because the service, he says, isn’t living up to its potential as a “platform for free speech.” Musk insists that he’s not interested in making money off Twitter and on Thursday said his motivation sprang from the realization that “having a public platform that is maximally trusted and broadly inclusive is extremely important to the future of civilization.”
Twitter, like other social media platforms, suspends accounts for violating content standards, including on violence, hate speech or harmful misinformation. Its suspension of Donald Trump angered the former president’s followers.
Musk has described himself as a “free speech absolutist” — but he has blocked Twitter users who question or disagree with him. Regulators have also accused his car company, Tesla, of retaliating against Black workers who spoke up about discrimination.
HAS MUSK SAID WHERE HE WILL GET THE FUNDS TO BUY TWITTER?
No. And his regulatory filing says the offer is subject to “completion of anticipated financing.”
During a Thursday on-stage interview at the TED 2022 conference, Musk noted vaguely that he has “sufficient assets” to complete the deal, adding: “I can do it if possible.”
CAN HE JUST BUY TWITTER OUTRIGHT FROM HIS PERSONAL WEALTH?
Musk is the world’s wealthiest man, according to Forbes, with a nearly $265 billion fortune. But much of his money is tied up in Tesla stock — he owns about 17% of the company, according to FactSet, which is valued at more than $1 trillion — and SpaceX, his privately held space company. It’s unclear how much cash Musk has.
“I do think this will be somewhat painful and I’m not sure that I will actually be able to acquire it,” Musk said in his Thursday interview.
Musk could sell Tesla stock to raise money — which could hurt Tesla’s share price — or borrow against his stock holdings. But Forbes notes that he has already used more than half of his Tesla stake as loan collateral.
WOULD TWITTER SHAREHOLDERS BE HAPPY WITH HIS OFFER?
The stock traded lower than the offer price of $54.20 a share Thursday, suggesting investors doubt the deal will go through. The shares have traded above $70 in the past 12 months and peaked at $80.75 in February 2021.
There has been executive turnover since co-founder Jack Dorsey’s departure in November left Twitter with a new CEO, Parag Agrawal, whose initial actions have involved internal reorganizations. There have not been any major changes to Twitter, which, despite its outsized influence due to high-profile celebrity and politician posters, as well as a devoted base of journalists, has fewer users than social media rivals like Facebook and TikTok. Musk himself is a huge user, with more than 81 million followers.
Dorsey, still a major shareholder, has not indicated what he thinks of Musk’s offer.
Twitter said only that it will look at the offer. A spokesperson declined to answer if the board will put in place a defense against a hostile takeover known as a “poison pill.”
HOW MIGHT MUSK REMAKE TWITTER?
It’s hard to know with Musk, and even trying to game out this hypothetical might be taking the man too seriously. By saying Twitter is not living up to its potential to be a “platform for free speech,” he seems to be saying he would scale back content moderation. But he has also called for the company to crack down on spam accounts, which implies more moderation.
He proposed dropping ads from the service — ads are how Twitter makes money — and making its San Francisco headquarters into a homeless shelter. He also seems to approve of a button to edit tweets.
WHAT CONCERNS DOES MUSK AS AN OWNER OF TWITTER RAISE?
Social-media companies struggle to contain misinformation and hate speech. Musk, whose tweets can lead online bullies to swarm his critics online, does not seem keen on content moderation.
“Regulators worldwide will be wincing at the potential free speech implications should Musk’s takeover bid succeed,” said GlobalData analyst Rachel Foster-Jones. “Musk is clearly serious about promoting free speech for the benefit of democracy, but the line between free speech and hate speech or misinformation is becoming increasingly muddied, and attempts to change Twitter could easily lead to these issues spiraling out of control.”
In his talk with Anderson, Musk said that Twitter is “ bound by the laws of the country it operates in, so obviously there are some limitations on free speech in the U.S. and of course Twitter would have to abide by those rules.” But he said it was “quite dangerous” to have “tweets be mysteriously promoted and demoted” and having a “black-box algorithm.”
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
Twitter may hire bankers and advisers to help it review the deal, said Third Bridge technology, media and telecom analyst Scott Kessler. And other buyers could emerge. “It seems that if would-be strategic and/or financial buyers are interested in Twitter, they should probably engage now.”
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Many ranchers are taking a hard hit during the storm — and some have shared their stories and pictures online.
“My horses were completely snowed in; I actually got them all shoveled out this morning, yesterday afternoon it just kept getting worse and worse and we had two of my horses got stuck in one of the barns with about a 9 to 10 foot drift in front of them and there was no way to get to them,” said Hollie Wilson.
Wilson, a rancher and Dickinson resident, says she was worried because the inside of the barn was filling with snow and she was worried the horses would not be able to move or get warm.
She has seven horses and the concerns with those horses were only just beginning.
“My other five horses, part of the roof and the tin got blew off because of the wind so there was not really much for protection, they were out of the wind a little bit but they’ve been shivering non controllably for the last three days,” said Wilson.
She added that one of her older horses has been through a storm and has experience with snow.
As for the others, she was worried because this was their first time.
Wilson says she of course knew the storm would hit due to weather reports, so she did her best to prepare at least three days ahead.
“We typically feed big round bells to our livestock, our horses, our cows, but I knew that the way they’ve been talking about the storm that we probably wouldn’t be able to get to our big round bales. So I went and picked up quite a bit, about $600 worth of hay, square bales for the horses and for the cows too
She even assured the heater in the water tanks for the animals which helped her break the ice this morning.
But the horses are still covered in snow.
“They’re actually more covered today but luckily with the snow and the ice it acts as an insulation for them so I actually don’t wanna take any of that off because it’s helping keep them warm,” Wilson said.
All of her barns are full of snow and she lost a roof and the tin for the barns due to the wind. Friday morning, she had to dig out three horses that were covered in ice, shaking uncontrollably, that were still inside of one of the barns.
She says she was nervous to go out to the barn in fear she may have lost her animals.
“I was really scared to go out this morning because I worked my entire life for what I have now, I don’t have many horses but I definitely worked as much as I can you know, everything that I’ve done I’ve worked toward my horses and the bloodlines that I have and so to go out there and feeling completely helpless thinking that there’s absolutely nothing that I can do except just watch them, I was so afraid that I was gonna find a few dead this morning, you know from hypothermia,” Wilson said.
But, Wilson says, there is still some good happening in the middle of the storm. She and her family are also calving, and say six of their cows are doing well. She says she has to keep moving forward to stay standing.
“Well, we’re definitely gonna have to dig our way out of the place now. We both gotta go back to work and we gotta make a living or all these critters we have,” Wilson said.
She worries that when horses get stressed they get sick and some can develop what is called colic. She works at a local vet so she has medication for them if needed, but for now, her goal is to keep them calm, healthy and as safe as possible.
She says that many other ranchers need support because they too are calving, and struggling during this hard time.
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Senior government minister is accused of making an election ad that looks 'almost word for word' identical to one run by a political opponent
- Liberal minister Michael Sukkar accused of copying campaign video by Labor
- South Australia premier Peter Malinauskas used video for election campaign
- Mr Sukkar accused of 'plagiarising' the video with striking similarities in footage
- He is the second person to be accused of copying the style for their campaign
Liberal minister Michael Sukkar has been accused of ripping off an election campaign used by South Australia's new Labor premier.
The SA Labor Party claims Mr Sukkar copied 'word for word' the video used by Peter Malinauskas during his successful election campaign for state premier in March.
Mr Sukkar is a senior government minister and federal member for Deakin in Victoria.
He is the second person accused of 'plagiarising' the video after Rachel Swift, the Liberal candidate for Boothby, in Adelaide, released a similar ad.
Mr Sukkar's videos contain striking resemblances to the footage used by his political opponent with an almost identical script and similar photographs.
Liberal minister Michael Sukkar has been accused of ripping off an election campaign used by South Australia's Labor premier
The SA Labor Party claims Mr Sukkar copied 'word for word' the video used by Peter Malinauskas during his election campaign for state premier in March
Mr Malinauskas opens his ad by presenting himself as a family man and avid AFL fan.
'I'm a husband, a father of three, a weekend gardener, a pretty average footy player, and leader of the South Australian Labour Party,' he says in the video.
Mr Sukkar begins the video by using the same introduction and refers to his family and love for sport.
'I'm a husband, a father of two boys, an amateur cook, sporting enthusiast and Federal Member for Deakin,' he says.
Mr Malinauskas then says in his video, 'I'm Peter Malinauskas. Here in South Australia, every generation has benefited from the one before.'
Mr Sukkar copies: 'I'm Michael Sukkar and I believe that every generation should benefit from the one before.'
Mr Malinauskas reflects on his family and their 'value of hard work' - before Mr Sukkar does the same.
The Labor premier says, 'My grandparents left war-torn Europe in the forties in search of a better life for our family and my parents worked tirelessly to teach me the value of hard work.'
Mr Malinauskas opens his ad by presenting himself as a family man and avid AFL fan
Mr Sukkar begins the video by using the same introduction and refers to his family and love for sport
Mr Sukkar says, 'My father came to Australia from Lebanon for a better life and he and my mum worked tirelessly to teach me and my siblings the value of hard work.'
Daily Mail Australia contacted Mr Sukkar for comment.
SA Labor state secretary Aemon Bourke said imitation was the greatest form of flattery.
'Although, you'd have hoped the Victorian Liberal MP would be more interested in copying Labor's commitment and policy to strengthen Medicare,' he told ABC.
Ms Swift was the first member of the Liberals to be accused of copying Mr Malinauskas's election campaign.
Mr Malinauskas used an old photograph that captured the premier as a university graduate and posing with his parents
Ms Swift used a similar photograph showing her dressed in a graduation gown and holding her university certificate with family by her side
The Liberal candidate uses a similar introduction in her video and includes polaroid photographs of her family - like Mr Malinauskas.
Mr Malinauskas used an old photograph that captured the premier as a university graduate and posing with his parents.
Ms Swift used a similar photograph showing her dressed in a graduation gown and holding her university certificate with family by her side.
The Liberal candidate defended the video used in her election campaign.
'I'm delighted if the premier has found time to watch my video and I encourage him to share it widely,' she told Daily Mail Australia.
'However, I see no similarity between my career in health where I've worked from Africa to Europe and here in Australia, as well as volunteering in my community versus his video about being a union rep and average footy player.'
Ms Swift joked she was 'an okay volleyball player at uni.'
'More seriously, I'll use every opportunity to demonstrate the skills, experience and energetic representation that I aim to deliver for my local communities across Boothby.'
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Which coastal throw pillow is best?
Throw pillows add a customizable element to any space, letting you transform the room’s decor with just a few decorative touches.
Coastal throw pillows bring the beach to your couch with ocean-blue colors, nautical stripes and creatures of the sea. They come in various shapes, sizes, designs and materials that determine how to clean and care for them.
If you’re looking for the most versatile and high-quality coastal throw pillow at a reasonable price, go with the set of two Highland Dunes Britton Indoor/Outdoor Throw Pillows.
What to know before you buy a coastal throw pillow
As you shop for these beachy decor elements, consider the shapes and sizes you like and where you plan to use them to help find the perfect pillows for your space.
Shape
These special throw pillows come in square, rectangular and novelty shapes. Examples of novelty pillows include shapes like a starfish, an ocean buoy and a seahorse.
The most common shapes are squares and rectangles, which are easy to layer on a couch, chair or chaise. Because these shapes are more common, there is a wider variety of designs available in those shapes, and they are often less expensive than novelty shapes.
Size
Measurements for coastal throw pillows follow the typical sizes for regular throw pillows. A regular-sized coastal throw pillow measures 18-20 inches tall and wide. You can also find them larger, up to 24 inches tall and wide, or as small as 16 inches tall and wide.
Typically, you want to layer throw pillows with the tallest in the back and the shortest in the front. If you’re looking for a coastal throw pillow to complement your existing throw pillows, consider where you want to place it, then find one that fits the size you need.
Filling
Polyester is the most common and cheapest type of pillow filling. You may also find pillows stuffed with down feathers or hypoallergenic alternatives.
Polyester filling holds its shape longer than down pillows and is safe to use outdoors on a patio, deck or porch.
Indoor vs. outdoor
Both the outer and inner materials determine whether a pillow is safe to use outdoors or not. Consider where you plan to decorate with your coastal throw pillows. If you’re looking for a versatile option, find pillows that can withstand rain and other outdoor elements.
Polyester is the top choice for outdoor decor, as it is inorganic and resists mold and mildew better than organic materials like cotton and hemp.
What to look for in a quality coastal throw pillow
The best pillow features include removable covers, intricate design elements and easy maintenance options.
Removable covers
Some pillows are encased in a cover with a zipper or button closure so you can remove them. Others are manufactured as one unit and cannot be separated from their cover material.
If you want easily washable pillows, find ones with removable covers. Separate covers also let you reuse the inner pillow with varying covers if you prefer to change your decor through the seasons.
The most common material for pillow covers is polyester, followed closely by cotton blends. You can also find covers made of linen or hemp.
Polyester is the most durable material and you can often use it outside. Cotton blends, linen and hemp covers are softer to the touch but generally too delicate to use outdoors. However, if the cover is removable, they are often machine washable.
Embellishments
Coastal throw pillows are an excellent way to add detail and character to your decor. They often feature unique embellishments that stand out from other throw pillows. These can include embroidery, beading, tassels, buttons or other accessories.
These types of embellished pillows tend to cost more. Though they may limit how you can wash the pillow, these embellishments can last a long time.
Maintenance
You don’t need to wash throw pillows as often as the other linens in your home. However, sometimes it can be helpful to choose pillows that are easy to clean.
The easiest option is to look for machine-washable pillows. This includes finding pillows with removable covers that you can toss in the washing machine.
If it’s not machine-washable, look for pillows you can spot clean. If you’re using a detergent or stain remover, check an inconspicuous place on the pillow to confirm it won’t bleed or bleach the cover before using it on the area you need to clean.
When in doubt, you can also hand wash your pillow covers, which will help them keep their same size and shape rather than shrinking in the laundry.
How much you can expect to spend on a coastal throw pillow
Depending on its size and features, you can expect to spend between $15-$60 on a coastal throw pillow.
Coastal throw pillow FAQ
Are coastal throw pillows machine-washable?
A. Possibly. It depends on the material of the cover and pillow filling. Generally, cotton blend materials are safe for washing with the laundry, while polyester pillows should be hand washed. However, be cautious about throwing any covers in the washing machine that have chunky accessories or embellishments on the outside. You may need to turn the cover inside out to wash it. Furthermore, if the cover is removable, you may be able to wash the cover separately from the inner pillow. Check with the manufacturer to confirm whether your specific pillow is suitable for the washing machine.
Can I replace the pillow insert or cover?
A. Yes, if the cover is removable. When buying a throw pillow, consider whether you plan to replace the design. If you’re looking for something versatile, try to find a pillow with a removable cover so you can swap out pillow covers when it’s time to spruce up your space. Similarly, some pillow inserts are more or less supportive than others. If you’d like to replace the insert to make your pillow more comfortable, you’ll need a removable cover. Then, you can shop for a throw pillow insert in the same size and use the same cover on the new insert.
What’s the best coastal throw pillow to buy?
Top coastal throw pillow
Highland Dunes Britton Indoor/Outdoor Throw Pillow, Set of 2
What you need to know: This pair of indoor/outdoor throw pillows features a simple and elegant design on a removable cover.
What you’ll love: These pillow covers feature embroidered waves in varying shades of blue and white. Zipper closures make the covers easy to remove and wash, and the pillow inserts are included. The polyester blend of fabrics makes these pillows perfect for either indoor or outdoor lounging. The pillows measure 20 inches wide by 20 inches tall.
What you should consider: You may need to spot clean the covers as they aren’t machine washable.
Where to buy: Sold by Wayfair
Top coastal throw pillow for the money
Klear Vu Liza Coastal Linen Decorative Throw Pillow, Set of 2
What you need to know: These two throw pillows are a steal and a great way to add a coastal touch to any space.
What you’ll love: The pair of thick striped pillows come in two colorways: blue and taupe. They measure 18 inches wide by 18 inches tall. While the covers are not removable, the polyester and linen blend is safe to use indoors and outdoors. The price is far lower than other coastal throw pillows on the market.
What you should consider: These pillows are not machine-washable.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Nautical Buoy Novelty Throw Pillow
What you need to know: These handmade throw pillows mimic the shape of an ocean buoy, adding unmistakable beach vibes to your home.
What you’ll love: These buoy-shaped pillows measure 15 inches tall by 7 inches wide. They come in three different pattern options of varying coastal stripes. The top of the pillow features a metal grommet and cotton rope. They’re stuffed with polyester filling.
What you should consider: These pillows are spot clean only.
Where to buy: Sold by Etsy
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Which electric chainsaw is best?
Whether you’re working deep in the woods clearing land or simply cleaning up brush around your home, an electric chainsaw can make a daunting task easier. These environmentally friendly yard tools clear brush and downed trees, and they make short work of other large landscaping tasks.
The Makita-UC3551A Chainsaw has all the power without any gas-guzzling. It’s easy to operate and a good choice for felling trees up to 14 inches in diameter.
What to know before you buy an electric chainsaw
Corded or cordless
Electric chainsaws come in either corded or cordless options.
- Corded: Corded chainsaws are lightweight, rarely weighing more than 5-6 pounds. They are quiet, easy to start and produce zero emissions. On the other hand, they are not as durable as cordless electric chainsaws, and your cutting range is limited.
- Cordless: Cordless, battery-powered chainsaws are also easy to use and don’t give off the emissions you find with gas-powered models. They can also be used out in the bush, away from a power source. But they are heavier than corded models, cost more and need to be charged. Cordless chainsaws are often less powerful than corded.
Bar size
The bar size refers to the length of the metal plate that holds the chain, and it influences the type of cutting you can do with your saw. Most chainsaws designed for residential use have a bar between 12-16 inches. The 12-inch bars are best for cutting brush, bushes and small trees. If you need to cut a slightly larger tree for firewood, a 14-inch bar is your best bet. If you want an all-around tool for all types of wood, a 16-inch chainsaw will do the trick.
Power
Manufacturers measure power in amps. They range from 8-15 amps, and the higher the number, the more power you’ll get. While it’s nice to have extra power occasionally, there’s no sense in spending money for more power unless you’re cutting down trees on a regular basis.
What to look for in a quality electric chainsaw
Auto-oiling
Automatic oiling is a feature that allows you to keep working without the risk of your chainsaw overheating or getting stuck. The only thing you need to do is make sure there is oil in the chainsaw’s reservoir.
Automatic tensioner
You may want an electric chainsaw with an automatic tensioner, which senses when the chain is getting loose and tightens it appropriately. This keeps the chain on the bar and prevents a potentially serious accident.
Ergonomic grip
Cutting wood can be hard on your hands. Look for padded, ergonomic grips to keep you comfortable throughout your work.
Safety features
Operating any kind of chainsaw can be quite dangerous. Safety features like handguards and auto shut-off provide an extra layer of protection.
How much you can expect to spend on an electric chainsaw
The price depends on the brand, size and how much power it has. Expect to spend between $50-$250 on a quality electric chainsaw.
Electric chainsaw FAQ
How do you safely operate a chainsaw?
A. Chainsaws can cut through thick bark and wood incredibly easily. This same power makes them extraordinarily dangerous to work with, but a few safety precautions can help.
- Wear chainsaw chaps or pants: These have a special fabric in the thigh that protects against cuts if a chainsaw slips from a log.
- Wear other safety gear: Other safety gear includes a helmet, eye and ear protection, long sleeves, gloves and steel-toe boots.
- Stay sober: Do not operate a chainsaw under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This includes prescription medication that dulls your reflexes.
- Operate the chainsaw correctly: Do not start the chainsaw when it is resting on your body. Don’t carry it while it’s running or leave it unattended.
- Work with a buddy: Never operate a chainsaw alone.
- Move slowly: Don’t rush. Many preventable accidents occur when chainsaw operators are working too quickly.
What is the largest diameter wood an electric chainsaw can cut?
A. This depends on the size of the bar and the power of the chainsaw. Most chainsaws with a 14-inch bar and 15 amps can easily cut a tree that is 14 inches in diameter.
What’s the best electric chainsaw to buy?
Top electric chainsaw
What you need to know: The power of this saw rivals gas-powered chainsaws of the same size.
What you’ll love: This high-performing chainsaw gets the job done. The rubber grip is comfortable and easy to hold, and the overall operation is straightforward. You can easily check the oil levels through a glass window.
What you should consider: The only downside of this chainsaw is it’s a bit expensive.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Home Depot
Top electric chainsaw for the money
Worx WG303.1 Electric Chainsaw
What you need to know: This electric chainsaw has some of the same features you’ll find on more expensive models.
What you’ll love: It is an affordable, entry-level chainsaw. It is self-lubricating for smooth operation and features a molded grip for more comfortable use.
What you should consider: Spare and replacement parts are hard to find, and some users report problems with reliability.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Home Depot
Worth checking out
Black and Decker 40V Max Cordless Chainsaw
What you need to know: This is a good choice for homeowners who want to clear trees and brush in all kinds of conditions.
What you’ll love: The low-kickback bar and chain make cutting smooth and effortless. Chain tension adjusts easily without tools. A front handguard and lock-off button increase safety.
What you should consider: The 12-inch bar might be a little short for big jobs. Users noticed they had to charge the battery often.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Home Depot
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Moore says remaining mask mandates In Ontario likely to be extended at least to late May
Ontario’s top doctor told CP24 Thursday that the province is likely to keep its remaining mask mandates in place for at least an extra month given the high rate of COVID-19 spread in the province.
Mask mandates have already lifted in most settings in the province and had been slated to be dropped in high-risk setting such as hospitals, transit and long-term care homes on April 27.
“We anticipate though that we will continue to mandate masking where the most vulnerable patients are; in our shelters, in our children treatment centers, our hospitals, our long term care facilities and in our public transit,” Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kieran Moore told CP24 during an interview Thursday. “So we will maintain that level of masking after April 27 for probably 28 days, and then further reassess at that point so that the most vulnerable members of our community are protected.”
Moore’s comments come just hours after Ontario Premier Doug Ford said that he is open to extending remaining mask mandates beyond the previous April end date if the chief medical officer of health advises it.
“I wouldn't have any problem at all with that,” Ford said when asked if he would be open to extending the mask mandate for high-risk settings. “We want to protect the most vulnerable, I've always said that from day one. But I'll wait for Dr. Moore to give us the recommendations. I have right from day one. And if he gives us recommendations, I'd be more than happy to do that.”
At a briefing Monday, Moore said that it “makes tremendous sense” to extend masking in high-risk settings beyond April. He said the current wave of infection is not likely to settle until mid to late May and that he would be passing along recommendations to the government soon.
Many doctors and health professionals have criticized the province’s deadlines for dropping masking as “arbitrary” and have said it makes no sense to do so as cases surge and hospitalizations rise.
While doing so is no longer provincially required by law, many doctors continue to urge people to wear masks indoors, especially in crowed settings. A number of GTA school boards have also said that they are asking all students and staff to continue masking, though the provincial requirement has been lifted.
Ford himself urged people to remain "cautious" heading into the Easter long weekend and to mask if it makes sense to do so.
“I'd say stay cautious, right, stay cautious,” Ford said. “If you're having 15 people over, put your mask on, right. It doesn't hurt if you're in a crowded room. We've been through this for two years now. It's common sense prevails. Right? Put a mask on. It doesn't hurt. That's gonna be up to each individual person.”
Moore echoed that message during his interview with CP24 later in the day.
“If you're at risk for this virus, at risk for hospitalization, please continue to mask. Especially over these holidays, be prudent and cautious as you've been in the last two years,” he said. “Keep the social gatherings as small as you can. Outdoors trumps indoors as well. Anyone that's going to a venue or a social gathering should screen before they go to it. They should ensure if they have symptoms, they stay home, if they have access to an RAT (rapid antigen test) test they should use it. And certainly our other messaging is stay up to date for your vaccines.”
While Ford said he is open to extending the mask mandate for high-risk settings, he reiterated the government's position that current infection levels can be managed with available tools, such as booster shots and antiviral drugs when asked why he isn’t extending masking in other settings such as schools.
“We're going to take the advice of Dr. Moore, and I go back to the capacity that we have now compared to the beginning of this pandemic,” Ford said. “We have the capacity in the hospitals, we've hired more health-care workers, we have antiviral pills. You know, we're doing fairly well as a province in comparison to other regions.”
There are currently close to 1,400 people hospitalized with COVID-19 in Ontario, the highest that number has been since mid-February.
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Cost of living crisis: School staffing crisis 'imminent' as teachers turn to food banks
One teacher told Sky News she has considered getting a second job, has taken out loans and can't even afford to go to the dentist as the cost of living continues to increase.
Friday 15 April 2022 01:17, UK
Some teachers have been forced to turn to food banks due to the increase in the cost of living, as a union warns that a staffing crisis is "imminent" unless they are given a significant pay rise.
One teacher, who did not want to be named, told Sky News she can no longer afford to live based on her wage alone and has been forced to take out loans just to meet day-to-day needs.
The 49-year-old said the cost of living crisis has "made it very difficult to balance the books" and she is "worried" about the future.
"I'm struggling, if I'm being honest, I'm in debt because I'm not affording to live. I've had to get loans out… I've had to come out of pension completely because I need that money to live," she said.
"I can't even afford to go to the dentist, so my health is taking a backseat."
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She explained that she has been forced to visit food banks to get by, saying: "It's dreadfully embarrassing as a professional to use that."
The woman, who works as a teacher in East Anglia, added that she has considered getting a second job or leaving the profession entirely, but doesn't know what else she would enjoy as much as being in the classroom.
"We are supposed to be professionals, and yet we can't afford to live," she said.
"We haven't had a pay increase for years and years and years. Something has to give, otherwise it will be like the Victorian times, when the rich get richer and the poor get poorer."
Read more: The pensioners forced to use food banks and turn off their central heating
Real wages fell by 1% between December 2021 and February 2022 as pay struggled to keep up with increasing inflation, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
Public sector workers have been disproportionately affected, with their pay packets increasing by 1.9% compared with 6.2% in the private sector - both of which plunge when inflation is taken into account.
In March, the government called for teacher starting salaries to rise by over 16% over the next two years, to bring them up to £30,000 by September 2023.
But the proposed increases for more experienced staff are lower, and the Institute of Fiscal Studies has said that given rising levels of inflation, the proposals would see a real-terms cut of 5% for more experienced staff between 2021 and 2023.
'Pay freezes can no longer be endured'
According to the teaching union NASUWT, more than half of its members have reported cutting back on food spending just to make ends meet.
It found that seven in 10 teachers have considered leaving their job over the last 12 months, with nearly half stating that their pay was impacting their intention to leave.
One in 10 said they had to take a second job to make ends meet.
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The union's general secretary has described the situation as a "bleak reality" and has called for teachers to be given a pay rise that meets the "skyrocketing" cost of living
Patrick Roach said: "Teachers across the UK, and at every stage of their career, are seriously questioning if they can afford to continue another year in the education profession.
"The government has continuously failed to heed teachers' warnings that the toll of 12 years of pay erosion and successive pay freezes can no longer be endured."
He added that the government needs to "urgently secure the future of education" by delivering a pay uplift and restoring teaching as an "attractive" career.
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Chilton County, Ala. (WIAT) — A senior prank involving Chilton County and Jemison High Schools is garnering significant attention, but what prank would gain that much attention? The answer: swapping places. Around 12 seniors from Chilton County went to Jemison High, and four from Jemison went to Chilton County.
“It was…it was a really good prank,” County Commissioner Allen Williams said.
According to several of the seniors involved with the prank, suspension was just one of the forms of punishment they face. Jemison Senior Haileigh Greer claims she was kicked off the softball team for her involvement with the prank and other Jemison students faced harsher punishments as well. She, along with most involved, felt the schools reactions were extreme.
“It was a harmless prank. We didn’t mean for it to go this far and we had no idea they would react like this,” Chilton County High senior Mallory Adams said.
Students also claim it took the schools a few hours to figure out what was going on.
“We got to the school around 7:50-55 a.m. and we stayed til 9:20 a.m. without getting caught or anything. The teachers and stuff, they didn’t notice,” Greer said.
“I walked right by the police officer and the principal in a spider-man costume and they, like, didn’t see me,” Adams said.
The news of the prank continues to gain attention online. A petition to change the students punishment has circulated and had thousands of signatures when CBS 42 last checked. Commissioner Williams also felt the punishment was harsh and says this prank opened up several issues for the schools, such as security. He also feels all punishments should be equal and that the students shouldn’t be the only ones in trouble.
“How did these students get into two of our schools? And the other thing I hope comes out of it is that they look at their punishment policies. Whether it’s the school, school board, and make it consistent for everybody involved,” Williams said.
Neither high school administration wanted to comment about the prank. Chilton County Superintendent Jason Griffin sent this statement: “Chilton County Schools follows law, policy and procedure in all aspects of day-to-day operations.”
But at the end of the day, these seniors say they have no regret about the prank.
“Heck I didn’t like Clanton people, but I actually like them now,” Greer said.
“We can’t stand Jemison, but we all came together,” Chilton County Senior Kolby Hughes said.
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7 pandemic deaths reported in Island Health in weekly COVID-19 update
Seven people died with COVID-19 in the Vancouver Island region last week, according to the province's latest pandemic update.
Between April 3 and April 9, 23 people died with the illness in B.C., including the deaths that occurred in Island Health.
As of April 9, 3,036 people have died of COVID-19 in British Columbia, including 250 in Island Health.
Health officials note that they've changed the way the report pandemic deaths. Previously, public health staff would confirm a death was caused by COVID-19 before reporting it. Now, anyone who dies within 30 days of testing positive for COVID-19 is recorded as a pandemic death.
Health officials will determine if the death truly was from COVID-19 at a later date, once the cause of death is determined by B.C.'s Vital Statistics Agency.
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There are currently 364 people in hospital with COVID-19 across B.C., including 36 patients in critical care, according to the B.C. Centre for Disease Control.
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PHOENIX — Attorney General Mark Brnovich claims Maricopa County admitted to using artificial intelligence to verify signatures on early ballots. But the document he says supports that assertion does not say that.
And county officials say no ballot gets counted without being reviewed by a human.
Brnovich cites a letter to his office from a private attorney representing the county, Edward Novak. Novak explained how software is used to sort ballot envelopes into batches, one batch for those for which there’s high confidence the voter signatures match what’s on file, and one for those where there is low confidence.
The Attorney General’s Office, which furnished the letter to Capitol Media Services in response to a public records request, said that is the basis for the claim Brnovich made during a recent podcast with Steve Bannon.
But the letter itself appears to undermine the claim that computers are deciding which signatures are valid and which early ballots to count.
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“The staff members are trained to ignore the high and low confidence labeling and work with these queues equally, with the same protocols established for all signature review,’’ Novak wrote in the March 31 letter to Assistant Attorney General Jennifer Wright.
That is backed up by other documents separately obtained from Maricopa County by Capitol Media Services.
And Megan Gilbertson, spokeswoman for the Maricopa County recorder and Elections Department, put a finer point on it.
“It’s 100% verified by humans,’’ Gilbertston said.
Brnovich’s assertion came April 7 when he appeared on the Bannon podcast. A former adviser to ex-President Donald Trump, Bannon has become one of the chief proponents of the discredited allegations that the 2020 presidential election was stolen.
Brnovich initially was one of the first Arizona Republicans to dismiss claims the 2020 election was stolen from GOP candidates.
“If, indeed, there was some great conspiracy, it apparently didn’t work,’’ he told Fox News a week after the election. Instead, Brnovich said it was a simple question of Arizona voters splitting their tickets, choosing Democrats for president and U.S. Senate and opting to keep Republicans in lower-profile congressional, legislative and local races.
“There is no evidence, there are no facts that would lead anyone to believe that the election results would change,’’ he said.
But Brnovich now is running for U.S. Senate and attempting to separate himself from the pack of other Republican contenders. He also has been pressured by some pro-Trump factions in the GOP to conclude there were irregularities and even to bring criminal charges against county and state election officials.
In the podcast with Bannon, the attorney general discussed the “interim report’’ he released April 6 on his office’s review of the 2020 election, with Maricopa County specifically in mind.
That report produced no evidence of fraud other than a handful of individuals who have been charged with improper voting. But Brnovich told Bannon the report did identify issues.
“There are reasons why people should be concerned about how this 2020 election was handled,’’ Brnovich said.
He repeated his claim, made in the interim report, that the county at times was taking less than five seconds verifying each signature on each ballot envelope. To date, however, Brnovich has not provided Capitol Media Services with the numbers he used to come up with that conclusion, which county officials dispute.
Brnovich also told Bannon about the artificial intelligence claim. “Just this week we got another letter from their lawyer that confirms for the first time — and this is not in the report — that admitted they are using AI to verify signatures,’’ he said.
“The whole signature verification process is something that, regardless of where you fall in the spectrum, it should be troubling and concerning that they are trying to verify hundreds of thousands of signatures so quickly, ‘’ Brnovich continued. “And, of course, that raises the question of how is that even humanly possible.’’
What is clear is that computers are part of the process.
Gilbertson said all signatures on ballot envelopes are scanned in, with humans reviewing them on computer screens and comparing them with signatures on file, as opposed to handling individual envelopes.
But the county also is using computer software to analyze the signature box on all early ballots. “It’s gathering data in the background,’’ Gilbertson said.
The purpose is to determine if the computer can identify and sort out unsigned envelopes, she said. Gilbertson said that would allow those envelopes to be given to managers quickly, who then can call the voters and give them an opportunity to come to county offices and provide the missing signature by 7 p.m. on Election Day, something allowed under state law.
The same process also is doing an initial sort.
“The signature on the current (ballot) affidavit is compared against a historical reference signature that was previously verified and determined to be a good signature,’’ according to documents obtained by Capitol Media Services.
If they are comparable, the record — in this case, the signature — is placed in the high confidence queue. If they are not comparable, or if there is no reference record, it is placed in the low confidence queue.
The county’s response to Brnovich does not stop there.
“Staff are required to assess each record the same, by comparing broad and local characteristics of each signature,’’ it reads.
“This technology is not used to verify signatures,’’ added Gilbertson.
It’s not just the current Republican administration at the county Recorder’s Office making that statement. It is also the assessment of Democrat Adrian Fontes, who was the county recorder at the time but lost his 2020 race to Republican Stephen Richer.
“Every envelope had to have human eyes on it,’’ Fontes said.
Brnovich press aide Katie Conner declined to comment further on the assertion made by her boss or on the content of Novak’s letter. Instead she issued a prepared statement that the office “will continue to do everything we can to fight for election integrity.’’
Howard Fischer is a veteran journalist who has been reporting since 1970 and covering state politics and the Legislature since 1982. Follow him on Twitter at “@azcapmedia” or email azcapmedia@gmail.com.
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Which garden gloves with claws are best?
Digging in the dirt is one of life’s great pleasures. Whether you farm for a living or harvest microgreens from a container garden on a tiny urban balcony, growing your own plants is deeply satisfying. What is not so satisfying is digging the dirt out from under your nails or patching up tiny cuts caused by stray debris in the soil.
Protecting your hands with garden gloves goes well beyond preserving your perfect manicure, and if you want to dig in packed soil you’ll need some garden gloves with claws. Nnbb Garden Gloves With Claws are comfortable and really turn the soil over.
What to know before you buy garden gloves with claws
Material
Gardening gloves come in a wide variety of materials, including:
- Leather
- Plastic
- Fake leather
- Cotton
While it is possible to find them in other materials, garden gloves with claws come most often in a flexible combination of latex and plastic. The gloves are thick, waterproof latex, and the claws are made from plastic.
Comfort
Even though the primary use of garden gloves with claws is to protect your hands as you dig deeply into the soil, you’ll want to also consider your comfort. Since most of these gloves are made with plastics, things can get sweaty fast.
What to look for in quality garden gloves with claws
Before purchasing gloves, consider how often you garden and for how long. This will determine what features are most important for you.
Breathable
Since most people garden in warmer weather, look for breathable gloves to keep things cool. Some garden gloves with claws feature breathable, stretchy fabric on the back of the hand.
Multiple sizes
It should go without saying that your gloves should be comfortable, but some gardeners suffer through their chores in poorly fitted gloves. Some gloves labeled one-size-fits-all may prove too large or small. If you have had trouble with poorly fitting gloves in the past, stick to kinds with more size options.
Adequate length
Don’t waste your money on garden gloves that stop at the base of your hand. These will not offer protection from sharp sticks or brambles as you dig in dirt. The best garden gloves with claws have cuffs that extend at least 3 inches past the base of your hand. This also lets you tuck them neatly into a long-sleeved shirt — a good thing when you’re working in an area with poison ivy.
Removable claws
With removable claws, you can turn any pair of gardening gloves into a digging machine. And because the claws are so sturdy, chances are good you’ll wear out your gloves before the claws are done. If they are removable, simply transfer them to another pair.
How much you can expect to spend on garden gloves with claws
This is one of the most affordable pieces of safety gear you’ll ever buy. A pack of two or more pairs costs $10-$40.
Garden gloves with claws FAQ
Do you have to wear gloves when you garden?
A. It’s entirely optional. However, even the cleanest soil can harbor dangerous bacteria. The most common is toxoplasmosis, which is a bacteria found in animal feces. Most gardeners will not contract a serious infection when coming into contact with toxoplasmosis. However, if you are pregnant or immunocompromised, it can be quite serious.
Wearing gloves in the garden also protects your hands from scrapes, scratches and cuts. If you are working in a reclaimed garden area, you won’t have to worry about coming into contact with sharp debris.
Can garden gloves with claws go in the washing machine?
A. It depends on the material. Leather garden gloves should not, but other materials may be washer-safe. Leather gloves can be wiped clean with a damp paper towel, then conditioned using a leather soap or conditioning cream. Check the label on your gloves for care instructions.
If the claws are removable, they can likely be rinsed with hot water.
What are the best garden gloves with claws to buy?
Top garden gloves with claws
What you need to know: These are no-frills gloves that get the job done.
What you’ll love: These one-size-fits-all gloves are unisex, waterproof and flexible. The latex is resistant to cuts and rinses off easily. They come with a carrying case and their bright green color is easy to spot if you drop them.
What you should consider: Latex isn’t breathable, so if you’re working in hot weather, hands can get sweaty.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top garden gloves with claws for the money
What you need to know: With this pack you can buy a pair of work gloves for every gardener in your family.
What you’ll love: They’re unisex and come in small, medium and large. There are five pairs of gloves and two sets of claws (eight claws total). Palms and fingers are made of eco-friendly latex foam. A longer cuff protects wrists.
What you should consider: These run large, and even the small sizes may not fit very petite gardeners.
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What you need to know: Use a pair and keep a spare — each set has its own claws.
What you’ll love: The gloves are puncture-resistant on the palms and fingers, and the claws are durable plastic. Stretchy fabric on the back of the hand keeps things cooler. They come in three colors and rinse clean. The claws can be removed and used on other gloves too.
What you should consider: Some users report that these gloves run large. Measure your hands carefully and check the glove measurements before purchasing.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Ukraine war: Sinking of Russia's Black Sea flagship is a big embarrassment for Vladimir Putin
Ukraine claims that it hit the ship with two anti-ship missiles on Wednesday, claims which have not been confirmed by Russia or verified by the US. Russia said it was damaged due to a fire and sunk while being towed to shore.
Friday 15 April 2022 01:00, UK
The sinking of Russia's Black Sea flagship is a blow to Moscow's war effort and a big embarrassment for President Vladimir Putin.
The Moskva became the first cruiser to be lost in conflict since the Falklands War when it sank off the coast of Ukraine on Thursday.
In fact, it could well be the largest warship to sink in wartime since 1945, as - at some 12,500 tonnes - it is bigger than the ill-fated General Belgrano.
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Ukraine says it hit the missile cruiser with two anti-ship missiles on Wednesday.
Russia has not confirmed any attack. Instead, it said a fire onboard caused ammunition to explode, triggering the damage.
The ship then sank while being towed to shore because of stormy weather.
A Western official said the Russian explanation about what caused the damage was "difficult to believe" and if it were true would point to serious ineptitude on the part of the Russian military.
By contrast, the Ukrainian claim sounded "credible", the official said.
Either way, the loss is a further knock back for Russia as its war against Ukraine enters its eighth week, still with no major win and having incurred heavy losses of personnel and kit.
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President Putin will also have to explain why his lead warship in the Black Sea is no more.
For Ukraine, the sinking is a welcome boost for a country that has been - and continues to be - battered by Russian missiles, rockets, and tank fire.
If the Ukrainian claim about its missile strike is true, it also signals a capability to attack ships from the shore, which means other Russian vessels in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov are at risk - something their commanders perhaps had not previously anticipated.
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This year, there will be a May 4 celebration at the Sequoia Park Zoo in Eureka with a Star Wars theme, which was partially filmed in Humboldt and Del Norte counties.
The events will start at 3:30 p.m. and will feature a meet-and-greet photo opportunity with Kevin Thompson, who at 22-years-old played an Ewok in the third installment in Star Wars’ original trilogy, and later wrote a book with his wife Tracey about the experience called “My Journey to Endor,” which he will be signing at the event.
The zoo event will include an obstacle course, crafts table, temporary tattoos and a costume contest for ages 16 and younger.
“It’s so amazing because it’s not like we’re in New Mexico in the desert trying to do May the Fourth, we’re where they shot Endor,” Cassandra Hesseltine, film commissioner with the Humboldt-Del Norte Film Commission, said.
“(We’ve had) ideas of wanting to do this for probably nine to 10 years, something to this effect, and then it grew in our head. We started working on it a couple of years ago, right before the pandemic, we actually met with the city of Eureka, and some other stakeholders and we were thinking about trying to do some type of weekend festival that honored this historical filming from that franchise and it was going to cover both Humboldt and Del Norte and be this big to do. And then the pandemic happened,” Hesseltine added.
There will also be a 21 and over event at 6 p.m. and will feature specialty cocktails by the Forest Moon Cafe. It will also feature a local DJ and the opportunity to see the views offered by the park at twilight.
Reservations are available for the 21 and over event at sequoiaparkzoo.com. The event earlier in the day for all audiences is free.
The Eureka City Council, which is also a party to this event, will be receiving a presentation about it at its Tuesday meeting.
Hesseltine noted that, while this event has been a long time coming, she hopes to expand local May the Fourth events in the future.
“We’re gonna start with the smaller version coming out of the pandemic, and getting a hold of it and seeing how it feels. The goal is to do something that would be countywide, if not counties wide including Del Norte because they had a lot of filming there and we represent both counties. So turning this into maybe a weekend festival annually is the ultimate goal for us. Film tourism, I mean, “Star Wars” fanatics or fans love anything like this and it’s a big deal. So we believe that we could get a lot of tourists that would come here for an event like this besides the locals that love it. So that’s our goal,” Hesseltine added.
Jackson Guilfoil can be reached at 707-441-0506.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Dozens of Republican leaders in Ohio are mounting a last-minute effort to urge former President Donald Trump not to endorse JD Vance in the crowded upcoming primary for an open Senate seat.
A draft letter circulating among Republicans and obtained by The Associated Press calls on Trump to remain neutral in the race. It was written following a news report that Trump was going to endorse Vance, a step the former president has not yet taken.
But the letter is a sign of anxiety among some Republicans about which candidate Trump may pick in advance of the state's May 3 primary. Vance has come under particular scrutiny from some of Trump's most loyal supporters for criticizing the former president in the past, something the Republicans highlighted in their letter.
In bullet points, they remind Trump of Vance's past comments, including references to potentially supporting Hillary Clinton and comparing the former president to “another opioid.”
“We know there are many qualified candidates in this race who have stood up for the America First agenda over the years and have carried the Trump mantle over the years, again with the notable exception of JD Vance,” they wrote. “While we were working hard in Ohio to support you and Make America Great Again, JD Vance was actively working against your candidacy.”
The letter, signed by GOP party leaders, including a slew of county chairs, tells the former president that “an endorsement that cuts against your support and legacy in Ohio will only serve to confuse or upset voters” and may even suppress Republican turnout in the fall.
Representatives for Vance, who has said he regrets his past comments, did not return an email seeking comment. Trump representatives declined to comment.
David Johnson, chairman of the Columbiana County Republican Party, who helped to draft and circulate the letter, said the effort came together in a series of phone calls between party chairs Thursday.
Johnson, who has endorsed former Ohio Republican Party chair Jane Timken for Senate, said the letter has now been signed by between 40 and 50 people, including supporters of Timken, former Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel, Cleveland investment banker Mike Gibbons and state Sen. Matt Dolan. Two other candidates round out a seven-way primary to replace Republican U.S. Sen. Rob Portman.
“All of us think it’s just not a smart thing to do for winning that seat. That’s the objective,” he said.
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BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Jack Newton, who lost to Tom Watson in a 1975 British Open playoff and tied for second behind Seve Ballesteros at the 1980 Masters before his professional golf career ended in a near-fatal aircraft propeller accident, has died. He was 72.
Newton, who had been suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, died early Friday due to “health complications,” his family said in a statement.
"(He) was a fearless competitor and iconic Australian, blazing a formidable trail during his professional golfing career," his family added. “He fought back from tremendous adversity as only he could."
Newton won the U.S. PGA Tour's Buick Open in 1978 and the Australian Open in 1979 and three tournaments in Europe before his career —- and nearly his life — ended when he walked into the propeller of a small plane he was about to board at Sydney airport on July 24, 1983.
His right arm was severed, he lost sight in his right eye and also sustained severe injuries to his abdomen. Doctors gave him only a 50-50 chance of surviving, and he spent nearly two months in intensive care and required lengthy rehabilitation from his injuries.
“Things weren’t looking too good for me. I knew that from the priest walking around my (hospital) bed,” Newton said later. He was 33 at the time of the accident.
Despite his near-death experience, Newton and his jovial personality returned to public life. He became a popular television, radio and newspaper golf commentator, golf course designer and chairman of the Jack Newton Junior Golf Foundation, which raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for golf’s up-and-coming players in Australia.
The foundation’s annual tournament attracted a who’s who of celebrities and pro golfers in Australia, most of whom dressed up in outlandish costumes as encouraged each year by Newton.
Not to be denied from playing the game he loved, he taught himself to play golf one-handed, swinging the club with his left hand in a right-handed stance. He regularly had scores in the mid-80s for 18 holes. That translates to a handicap of about 12 or 14, one that most able-bodied amateur players would aspire to.
Newton turned professional in 1971 on the European Tour and won his first event, the Dutch Open, the following year. A week later, he won another tournament at Fulford, England and, in 1974, the tour’s match play championship.
The Australian’s playoff loss in the 1975 British Open at Carnoustie came after Watson had a few rather fortuitous shots. A wire fence kept Watson’s ball in bounds on the eighth hole and the American chipped for eagle at the 14th to claim the Claret Jug by a shot over Newton.
“I always felt that if I came into a major with some good form, then I could be dangerous,” Newton had said. “That’s the way I played golf. Once I got my tail up I wasn’t afraid of anybody.”
Newton is survived by his wife, Jackie, and two children, Kristie and Clint, and six grandchildren.
Kristie was a pro golfer and Clint Newton, who was born in Hilton Head, South Carolina, played rugby league in Australia and Britain and represented the United States at the 2013 Rugby League World Cup.
“His passion for sport and contributing to future generations of golfers and the Australian community demonstrates the character of our father, beloved husband, proud brother, adoring grandfather, and maverick mate," his family said in the statement.
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LEBANON, Tenn. (WKRN) — One 20-year-old is dead and another 20-year-old is behind bars after bullets flew Wednesday afternoon in a Lebanon, Tennessee, neighborhood.
Police arrested Laquentin Hearn, who was behind bars Thursday for allegedly killing Dominic Cellucci Livingston.
Sophie Livingston, the victim’s grandmother, was on the front porch crying Thursday afternoon, sitting below a large picture of her grandson in his Lebanon High School football uniform.
The woman was almost inconsolable as she described her grandson, whom she called “my Dom.” She remembered how he had his own nickname for her, too – “Nanny.”
“I’m feeling anger, hurt. He didn’t deserve this,” Sophie said. “He was my baby, my whole world, and they took him, they just took him from me. He didn’t deserve this, he didn’t deserve to die.”
According to Sophie, 20-year-old Dominic had just finished lunch Wednesday afternoon. He was on the porch and everything seems fine. “We had a good day,” she recalled.
Then the grandmother of nine recalled hearing gunfire.
“I heard the shots — ‘bam bam bam.’ They took a child from me. They took my life away from me. He was my life.”
According to Lebanon police, a silver Camry with black rims was seen fleeing the scene. LPR cameras got a lead on the driver, later identified as 20-year-old Laquentin Raymond Hearn.
While police were heading to his home, investigators say, the young driver fled past officers who pursued him. Dashcam video showed the 20-year-old driving erratically as he left city streets and sped onto the highway.
“…I know God wants me to forgive him. No. I will die and go to hell before I forgive that boy…”
Sophie Livingston
At one point, investigators say Hearn was doing more than 120 miles per hour.
Police say Hearn lost control at one point, flipping his car and sliding over 100 feet on the guard rail. Four other cars suffered damage in the crash. Police say no other motorists were seriously hurt.
Hearn ran from the scene but was quickly caught by Mt. Juliet police and Wilson County deputies, authorities said.
According to Lebanon police, the 20-year-old changed the look of his car after the shooting, covering his black rims with silver hub caps. He also changed out of black clothes, putting on a reflective work vest.
Lt. PJ Hardy said investigators had not yet recovered the weapon as of Thursday afternoon.
Sophie Livingston said she did not know Laquentin Hearn, but she wants him to pay for what he allegedly did to her grandson.
“I want him to die,” Livingston said. “I know God wants me to forgive him. No. I will die and go to hell before I forgive that boy. He took my grandson’s life and he gets to live? I want the death penalty on him ’cause he deserves it.”
She also said she heard that the young man had an argument a few weeks ago.
Police said that the young men know each other from school, and the only motive that has emerged is an ongoing confrontation that has yet to be fully detailed.
Laquentin Hearn is facing charges for evading arrest, reckless driving, reckless endangerment and criminal homicide. He is being held in the Wilson County Jail under no bond.
According to jail officials, before Wednesday, he had never been booked into the Wilson County Jail.
Metro police also report the 20-year-old has no prior criminal history in Davidson County.
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RENO, Nev. (AP) — The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory Thursday for the Lake Tahoe area, where up to 18 inches (46 centimeters) of snow is possible atop the snow-starved Sierra, with another storm on the way Saturday.
“Winter weather is not done yet,” weather service officials in Reno said. “The pattern we all probably wanted in mid-winter is here.”
The advisory remains in effect until 11 p.m. Thursday for the Tahoe area on the Nevada-California line. Ten to 18 inches (25-46 cm) of snow is expected with winds gusting in excess of 50 mph (80 kph) on the west shore at elevations above 7,000 feet (2,133 meters), with 5 to 10 inches (13-25 cm) below that.
Multiple storm systems will move through the region over the next seven to 10 days, the next one sometime Saturday morning, the service said.
It should provide a small boost to the Sierra snowpack, which sat at just 30% of average on April 1 when historically it’s at its peak.
“We are so pleased to welcome the precipitation, but need to be cautious in our optimism for accumulation," the service said. "This storm will be largely a wind-maker, with potentially damaging wind gust of 60-plus mph possible in and around the eastern Sierra."
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Orlando Sanford International Airport briefly evacuated after reports of smoke, haze
SANFORD, Fla. - Orlando Sanford International Airport was briefly evacuated Thursday night after there were reports of smoke or haze from inside the terminal.
Lauren Rowe, a spokesperson for the airport, told FOX 35 that there were reports of smoke or haze, though it was unknown where it was coming from, and the terminal was evacuated. She said between 5-6 flights were delayed.
The Seminole County Fire Department said some people reported smelling smoke and seeing a light haze, but so far, have not found an active fire. The spokesperson said the haze appears to be dissipating and not getting worse.
This is a developing situation. Stay with FOX 35 for updates.
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Millions of journeys expected for busy Easter getaway on Friday
Millions of drivers are expected on the roads on Good Friday in what is predicted to be the busiest travel day of the Easter weekend.
An estimated 4.62 million journeys are likely to be made across the UK, with a further 22.48 million across the bank holiday weekend in what could be the busiest in years, according to the RAC.
More delays are predicted following travel chaos on Thursday – as well as passengers at airports and train stations left waiting for hours in long queues.
Many reported hour-long waits at Manchester and Birmingham airports, while dozens of British Airways and easyJet flights were cancelled at Heathrow.
Meanwhile, those at London St Pancras said they were standing in long queues for services to Europe on Thursday morning.
Rail passengers have also been warned of further delays as Network Rail carries out 530 engineering projects costing a total of £83 million over the weekend.
These include the closure of the West Coast Main Line between London Euston and Milton Keynes for four days from Good Friday due to upgrades of the existing line and HS2 work.
Parts of the railway between Birmingham International station and Coventry will also be closed, as will lines around Crewe station.
Dover-Calais sailings by P&O Ferries were also still suspended as of Thursday night, which caused large queues of lorries forming on roads approaching the Port of Dover throughout the day.
On top of all the travel disruption, supplies of petrol and diesel at filling stations in some areas of the country have been at around half their usual level as the UK’s travel network comes under pressure.
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WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — On a busy intersection in Washington, an artist is painting a massive mural of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson — who will soon be sworn in as the first Black woman to serve on the U.S Supreme Court.
Nia Keturah Calhoun says that the mural is, not only a tribute to Judge Jackson, but to African-American ancestry.
“I am a Black girl with an African name. So to see a woman ascend to those heights, it means a lot to me,” Calhoun said.
Calhoun also said that the mural serves as an ode to African-American History and culture.
“She’s actually facing the rising sun because I wanted it to feel like she was, you know, optimism and hope for a brand new day. And to hit at the Negro national anthem facing the rising sun,” Calhoun said. “There’s this really great movement, Africobra, that would have been really prominent when Judge Jackson was born in the 60s and the 70s, so I really wanted to submit her in that black art history.”
Local admirers, such as DC resident Yvette Woods, say the mural is especially meaningful to the diverse community in Washington, where Black people represent 45% of the population.
“It would be nice if they could put more of them up in other communities that, I think, really need it more,” Woods said.
Woods said that art is a great way to share the historic nature of Judge Jackson’s confirmation to the high court.
“Some people say I don’t understand why it’s such a big deal, it’s a big deal,” Woods said.
Calhoun echoed those same sentiments.
“Racism still exists, sexism still exists, but she’s a brand new day and we’re hopeful for what’s going to come along,” Calhoun said.
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DALLAS, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hedrick Kring Bailey PLLC is pleased to announce that Brad Seidel has joined the firm as Of Counsel.
Seidel is a highly-regarded business trial attorney whose practice focuses on complex commercial and consumer litigation, including high-stakes class actions and contingent fee matters.
Before joining the firm, Seidel founded and ran his own law firm, Seidel Law Firm, PC. Prior to that, he was a partner at Nix Patterson, LLP, a member at Potter Minton, PC, and counsel at Vinson & Elkins, LLP. He began his career as a law clerk to the Honorable Sidney A. Fitzwater of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas in Dallas. Seidel graduated from the University of Texas School of Law with Highest Honors in 1998.
Seidel previously worked with founding partner, Joshua L. Hedrick, as co-counsel on a major, precedent-setting class action, which was the catalyst for Seidel joining the firm. "Brad is one of the most strategic and creative lawyers I've had the pleasure to work with," said Hedrick, adding, "Brad is a great fit with HKB's commitment to excellence, our collaborative firm culture, and our cutting-edge practice; this is a huge addition for the HKB team."
"HKB has an extraordinary combination of energy, commitment, resources, and talent seldom seen in one firm. When Josh mentioned the possibility of joining forces with the firm, I knew this was an opportunity too good to pass up," said Seidel. "I am honored to join the HKB team where, together, we will partner to deliver exceptional service and top-notch results for the clients of its burgeoning commercial and contingent fee practice."
About Hedrick Kring Bailey PLLC
Hedrick Kring Bailey PLLC is a client-focused, results-driven business litigation firm. We act quickly and aggressively to protect your interests, focusing on what is important to you and your business. We are zealous advocates with extensive courtroom experience. We have a reputation for excellence and attention to detail. www.hedrickkring.com
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U.S. Rep. Tom Rice of South Carolina brought in nearly $342,000 during the first quarter of this year, giving the Republican a war chest of $2 million as he tries to stave off a slew of primary challengers, including one with the backing of former President Donald Trump.
Overall, Rice has raised $1.6 million this campaign cycle and has $2 million total on hand, according to figures provided Thursday to The Associated Press.
Seeking his sixth term, Rice is one of two sitting South Carolina Republicans facing Trump-backed challengers in the June 14 primary. Last week, U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace told AP that she had raised nearly $1 million in the weeks following Trump’s endorsement of former state Rep. Katie Arrington, one of Mace’s GOP challengers.
In the 7th District, Trump has endorsed state Rep. Russell Fry against Rice, who drew the former president’s scorn for supporting his second impeachment in the aftermath of the violent Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection ignited by the then-president. That vote, Rice told AP a day later, “hurts my heart” to cast.
Long a reliable backer of Trump, who campaigned with him, Rice voted 94% of the time in favor of Trump-backed legislation, according to FiveThirtyEight — the highest percentage among South Carolina’s delegation at that time. But Rice said he decided to back impeachment after seeing what he characterized as Trump’s inaction during the riot.
Since then, Republicans have declared their displeasure with Rice, who has represented the 7th District since its creation in 2012. The South Carolina GOP formally censured him to show disapproval over his vote, a step also taken by party committees across the country to punish many of the 10 House Republicans who supported Trump’s impeachment.
Earlier this year, Rice told AP in an interview that he stood by his vote, which he said is rarely mentioned when he meets with constituents and voters.
“What he’s saying is that violence in the name of politics is OK, and I don’t believe in political violence,” Rice said, of Trump’s comments about Jan. 6. “I think that when the president continues to say things like that, his influence continues to wane.”
In March, Trump held a campaign rally in South Carolina on behalf of Arrington and Fry.
“You currently have two atrocious RINOs, they’re bad people, in the House who went to Washington, sold you out, and partnered with the Democrats to stab the Republican Party and frankly to stab our country in the back,” Trump said, of Mace and Rice, using the acronym for “Republican in name only.”
“He is respected by no one,” Trump said of Rice, whom he called “a disaster” who is “laughed at in Washington.”
Mace, Trump said, is “crazy” and “a terrible person” who “has no idea what she’s doing,” drawing loud boos from the crowd.
Most of Rice’s first-quarter haul — $315,700, or 92% — came after Trump’s Feb. 1 endorsement of Fry, according to Rice’s campaign.
Fry has not released his first-quarter figures. As of the end of last year, he had raised about $351,000 total, according to federal records.
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WASHINGTON, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fourteen years after California voters approved funding to begin building a statewide high-speed rail system, a clear majority of registered voters—and more than 70% of Democrats—still support the project, according to a new survey by UC Berkeley's Institute of Governmental Studies and the Los Angeles Times.
The poll found that 56% of registered voters "support the state continuing to build the high-speed rail project, even if, as is currently planned, its operations only extend from Bakersfield to Merced in the Central Valley by the year 2030 and to the Bay Area by the year 2033." Thirty-five percent of voters said they are opposed.
By a margin of 73% to 18% Democrats support the project, with 54% of independent voters in support and 37% opposed. Registered Republicans oppose the project—66% to 25%.
"This poll confirms what we've believed for a long-time – that the great majority of Californians want electrified high-speed rail to help them alleviate congestion, avoid high gas prices, and address the climate crisis," said Ray LaHood, former U.S. Transportation Secretary and co-chair of the U.S. High-Speed Rail Coalition, which is mobilizing leading unions, businesses, and public servants to advocate for investments that will finally make high-speed rail a reality in America.
High-speed rail will help break the state's dependence on fossil fuels and is essential for California to achieve its ambitious clean air and carbon-free energy goals. At the same time, the project is creating thousands of good-paying union jobs.
Addressing voter worries over spiraling gas prices, the poll found that four in 10 voters said spiking gas prices are hurting them and their families, with low-income voters, especially, saying high gas prices are a serious problem.
The California project is at a critical juncture. Governor Newsom has submitted a $4.2 billion budget request to fund construction work now underway in the Central Valley and to advance key contracts to continue progress on the project. This bond appropriation is the remaining allocation from the original Proposition 1A bond approved by 6.6 million voters in 2008 to initiate construction on the California High-Speed Rail project.
The California High-Speed Rail Authority is competing for billions of dollars in competitive grant opportunities in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, as well as billions more in the pending budget reconciliation bill, which includes $10 billion in dedicated funding for high-speed rail projects.
Approval of the $4.2 billion bond appropriation will signal continued support by the State of California, creating the opportunity for significant federal investment. Together, these state and federal investments could help expedite the completion of an initial operating segment while advancing construction on the project's critical bookends in the Los Angeles Basin and the Bay Area.
Alan Minsky, Executive Director of Progressive Democrats of America, said: "As a resident of Los Angeles, I understand not only the imperative of building California's transformative high-speed rail project, but also that the vast majority of my fellow California Democrats believe it will address our state's growing climate, affordable housing, and mobility challenges. I urge the Legislature to approve Governor Newsom's $4.2 billion budget request to continue progress on the project."
About the U.S. High Speed Rail Coalition
The U.S. High Speed Rail Coalition mobilizes leading unions, businesses, and public servants to advocate for investments that will finally make high-speed rail a reality in America.
Former USDOT Secretaries Ray LaHood, Norman Mineta, and Anthony Foxx as well as California High Speed Rail Authority Chair Emeritus Rod Diridon serve as Honorary Co-Chairs of the Coalition's Executive Committee.
For interviews please contact Andy Kunz, akunz@ushsr.com, 202.248.5001.
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Connecticut father, 46, who wanted 'control over the lives and deaths' of his wife and three kids is convicted of killing them - and their dog - in Florida Disney town after just six hours of deliberation
- A 12-member jury convicted Anthony Todt, 46, on Thursday to four counts of first-degree murder and one count of animal cruelty
- He was accused of killing his 42-year-old wife Megan, and his three children, Zoe, four; Tyler, 11; and Alek, 13, as well as the family dog - Breezy
- Todt previously confessed to police to having killed Megan and their children in late December 2019 while on vacation in Florida
- All of the victims had stab wounds and toxic amounts of Benadryl in their systems
- The father told jurors in court on Wednesday that he and Megan had made a murder-suicide pact ahead of what they thought was an imminent apocalypse
- He also claimed that his wife poisoned their children with food before killing herself while he wasn't home that night
A physical therapist from Connecticut who sought 'control over the lives and deaths' of his wife, three young children and the family's dog was found guilty of murdering his entire family two years ago in central Florida after six hours of deliberation.
A 12-member jury convicted Anthony Todt, 46, on Thursday with four counts of first-degree murder and one count of animal cruelty.
He was accused of killing his 42-year-old wife Megan, and his three children, Zoe, four; Tyler, 11; and Alek, 13. The family's dog, Breezy, was also found dead in the home in Celebration, a community that is located close to Walt Disney World.
Prosecutors weren't seeking the death penalty, which means Todt will receive a mandatory life sentence. Judge Keith A. Carsten called Todt 'a destroyer of worlds', while the father-of-three was seen constantly shaking his head as he was in dismay from learning his verdict.
Despite being found guilty, Todt insisted he was innocent and that he was not at the family's home on the night his children, wife and pet passed away.
'I loved my wife. I loved my kids,' he told the judge. 'They were first and foremost in my life. I did not do this. I provided for my wife. I provided for kids. I did everything I could.'
Anthony Todt, 46, a physical therapist from Connecticut living in Florida, was found guilty of murdering his wife, their three children and their dog two years ago on Thursday
Todt allegedly killed his wife Megan, 42, as well as Alek, 13 Tyler, 11, their daughter Zoe, four, (pictured together), and dog Breezy because he thought the world was ending in apocalyptic fashion
Earlier Thursday during closing arguments, Assistant State Attorney Danielle Pinnell told the jury that Todt, 46, nonchalantly detailed the killings to investigators after his arrest at the family's home.
He later claimed that he took the blame for his wife, who he said had killed the children by feeding them poisonous 'pudding pie' before stabbing herself in the stomach.
'I was covering for my wife,' Todt told the jury when he took the stand in his defense on Wednesday. 'Obviously, unsuccessfully. I had no clue how my kids died.'
But Pinnell told jurors Todt wanted to control the lives of his wife and children.
After his arrest, Todt told detectives that he and his wife had an agreement to kill their family so they could 'pass over' together when the apocalypse — which they thought was imminent — Pinnell said Thursday, reiterating an assertion she also made in her opening statements.
'We don't want you to die,' Todt claimed his kids told him. 'We want to die with you.'
Pinnell added that Todt used cellphones belonging to the victim to tell relatives they were all sick. Todt's sister recalled receiving a text message from Megan's phone about the apocalypse shortly after she asked police to check on the family's well-being.
The victims were killed sometime after they were last seen in mid-December 2019, prosecutors said. Their decomposing bodies were found wrapped in blankets in a room on January 13, 2020 after police showed up at the family's home with a warrant for Todt to arrest him on federal health care fraud charges related to his Connecticut physical therapy business.
All of the victims had stab wounds and toxic amounts of Benadryl in their systems, according to autopsy reports, which is also ruled that Megan and her three children had no longer been alive for 'at least a couple weeks' before their discovery.
The victims were allegedly drugged with Benadryl, suffocated, stabbed and left to rot for two weeks inside their Celebration, Florida home (pictured) near Disney World
Cops found the victims' decomposing bodies on January 13, 2020, when they went to arrest Todt on insurance fraud charges related to his physical therapy business. Pictured: The family
When Todt was arrested in 2020 he reportedly told investigators he and Megan had made a murder-suicide pact ahead of what they believed was an impending apocalypse. The couple is pictured together
The defense team maintained the state had not proved the case beyond a reasonable doubt. The medical examiner, they said, could not determine whether the children were suffocated or strangled, and said the stab wounds were likely inflicted after death.
'He came home to his kids being dead, his wife was alive but essentially dying, and stabbed herself in front of him,' Assistant Public Defender Alesha Smith told jurors.
She said the state 'is essentially picking and choosing when they want you to believe Mr. Todt and when they don't.'
Smith added that police did little to verify the accuracy of Todt's initial confession, including retrieving samples of blood evidence in the rooms where the murders took place.
'We don't see any phone searches,' Smith said. 'We don't see any Google searches. ... [The detective] took Mr. Todt at his word and decided, 'Hey, my job is done.''
In an interrogation video with cops showing his confession to the murders, Todt said Megan had become obsessed with reincarnation as her health deteriorated from a long personal history with Lyme disease - a bacterial infection stemmed from the bite of an infected tick that can spread rapidly to the heart or nervous system if not treated.
Todt added that Megan came to the conclusion that if they 'burned the family karma' that they were living in, then they would be rewarded and reincarnated to a better life with improved circumstances.
'Mr. Todt, what could have prevented Megan from killing her children?' Orange-Osceola Public Defender Bob Wesley at one point asked the defendant.
'I have no idea,' Todt replied while giving testimony. 'We woke up that morning she was pain-free. Everything was good. ... That's the biggest thing that affects me. I didn't see this coming.'
'I was covering for my wife,' Todt told the jury on Wednesday when he took the stand. He said: 'Obviously, unsuccessfully. I had no clue how my kids died,' before claiming that his wife had fed their children poisonous 'pudding pie'
Todt is pictured with his three children in an undated photo
In the weeks before the discovery was made, Todt told jurors he attempted to commit suicide in different ways, including overdosing on Benadryl, though he 'chickened out' of using a knife, according to the Orlando Sentinel. He added that he has no recollection of the confession he made to police officers shortly after being arrested, and that he only remembers his time in jail since being locked up.
'My testimony today is the fact that Megan killed her kids and killed herself,' he said in conclusion.
Todt was seen crying on numerous occasions when questioned by his defense, but Pinnell said she noticed he became angry when she asked him to walk her through his account of the murders while standing as a witness.
'He described himself as this loyal "‘I’ll do anything, I’ll take the blame for Megan" man,' Pinnell told jurors. 'But something interesting that he said is, "Megan killed her kids." Not our kids. Not my kids. Her kids.'
In her final words to the jury, Pinnell insisted that 'there is no reasonable doubt in this case.'
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Carl 'Joe' Gordon Apr 14, 2022 Apr 14, 2022 Updated 1 hr ago 💬 Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Save Carl “Joe” Gordon, 84 of Pikes Creek, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at the Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore.Funeral arrangements are pending from Curtis L. Swanson Funeral Home Inc., routes 29 and 118, Pikes Creek. Start a dialogue, stay on topic and be civil. If you don't follow the rules, your comment may be deleted. User Legend: ModeratorTrusted User Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Save Tags Carl Gordon Funeral Curtis L. Swanson Pikes Creek Arrangement Pass Away Hospice Recent Obituaries Adams, Michael Nicholas Barnett, Kathleen B. Barnett, Kathleen B. Bednarek, Pawel Jan Gordon, Carl "Joe" Guerin Sr., William H. Hadvance Jr., George Heck, Austin Lee Jackson Jr., Richard Jollimore, Daniel W. Krasavage, Mark C. Krasavage, Mark C. Mengak, Jean D. Mengak, Jean D. Morales-Melendez, Hector Success! An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Error! There was an error processing your request. Local Obituaries Each day's obituaries, delivered to your inbox. Please enter a valid email address. Sign up Manage your lists
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Bill making exception to New Hampshire's 24-week abortion ban passes Senate committee
A state Senate committee is giving its support to an exemption to the state's 24-week abortion ban.
House Bill 1609 has already passed in the House.
The bill would allow abortions in cases of fetal anomalies.
Thursday evening, the Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously voted the bill "ought to pass."
“For those women who did share those stories, came forward, gave us a real sense of what realistically happens in New Hampshire, I think it's time to undo this,” said Rep. Becky Whitley, D-Hopkinton.
“I do have reservations with the wording ‘fetal anomaly.’ What does it mean? Incompatible with life — I’m scared by Iceland going down the road where they can say a kid with Downs is not incompatible with life,” said. Sen. Bill Gannon, R-Sandown.
The bill also clarifies that invasive ultrasounds are not mandatory prior to an abortion until a woman is within range of the 24-week date.
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WEST PORTSMOUTH — After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, the annual True Lure Trout Derby is back.
This year’s derby will honor World War II and Korean Navy Veteran Harley Ellis, with his name being a part of the official title of this year’s event. The Harley Ellis True Lure Trout Derby is scheduled for April 23 at Roosevelt Lake for disabled children and disabled veterans. The event will begin at daybreak and go till 5 p.m.
“This means everything to me,” Ellis said while wearing an official Harley Ellis True Lure Trout Derby Shirt. “This really floored me. I didn’t have any idea until they told me.”
Those who participate in the event will have the opportunity to fish at the lake and in a special area where trout will be placed. ODNR will have special nets set up in the lake to allow those fishing more of an opportunity to catch a fish.
“This is what it’s all about,” True Lure founder and organizer Todd Dunn said. “Harley served in the war and is a veteran and has taken care of kids and enjoys helping them, so we thought he was a perfect match to honor him.”
Along with serving in the Navy, Ellis was also served as a 50-year mason in Lucasville and served as a Shriner.
“He’s been through it all,” Dunn said. “He really has been a big part of doing stuff for people.”
Dunn shared that those participating in the event can also enjoy socialization, food, and free items, including fishing poles and bait to fish while supplies last.
“We want everyone to come out and have a good time,” Dunn said. “You know there are not a lot of vets like him left anymore, but we just want to take care of Harley and make it the best day ever for him.”
Dunn shared that the event has grown throughout the years and despite the event being canceled the past two years, he expects a large turnout.
“This has truly become a community event,” Dunn said. “We have had people donate items and help organize. If I tried to name them all, I know I would be leaving someone out.”
Dunn shared that he is also thankful for Governor DeWine, who waived the fishing licenses for the children and vets at the event.
“They don’t have to worry about getting that,” Dunn said. We just want them to come out and have a good time and catch some fish.”
Ellis shared that he is looking forward to the event and getting a chance at catching a fish.
“I am looking forward to meeting all the kids and the veterans,” Ellis said.” I used to fish, but I don’t fish anymore, but I am this day. I used to fish every day when I was younger.”
While Dunn said there are many sponsors he would like to thank, he shared that the American Legion Post 23, The Portsmouth Eagles and American Producers have really stepped up and helped by donating fishing poles and other items for the event.
“We are still collecting items. If anyone wants to donate a fishing pole or a case of pop, whatever, they can just bring it down here to the legion and it will get to us,” Dunn said.
The Harley Ellis True Lure Trout Derby is scheduled for April 23 at Roosevelt Lake for disabled children and disabled veterans. The event will begin at daybreak and go till 5 p.m. Anyone interested in donating can drop off supplies at the American Legion Post 23 or contact Dunn directly at (740)-716-9960.
“We are still out there trying to do more and more for the vets and it’s worth more than anything to watch the smiles on their faces out there,” Dunn said.
Reach Adam Black at (740) 353-3101 ext. 1927, or by email at [email protected]
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The Justice Department is improving language access to its programs to help people with limited English proficiency better report crimes. The Interior Department is providing technical assistance to Native American tribes to help them apply for grants. The Energy Department is helping low-income households access programs to weatherize their homes and save energy.
Those efforts are among hundreds of strategies and commitments the Biden administration released Thursday. They are the product of an executive order that President Joe Biden signed hours after taking office with the goal of advancing racial equity and support for underserved communities across the federal government.
The order was the first of its kind by a president, said Chiraag Bains, deputy assistant to the president for racial justice and equity.
“We set the mission and the mandate for every agency, the entire federal government, to center equity in all that we do,” Bains told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
After more than a year of review, more than 90 federal agencies, including all major Cabinet departments, released their “equity action plans” on Thursday.
The plans outline more than 300 strategies and commitments that aim to make federal policies fairer for everyone, including poorer communities and communities of color; tribal, rural and LGBTQ communities; and people with disabilities and women and girls. The White House posted an overview of the plans on its website Thursday.
They were discussed at a White House event hosted Thursday by domestic policy adviser Susan Rice, budget director Shalanda Young and members of the Cabinet. Biden, a Democrat, has one of the most diverse Cabinets, with Black and Hispanic people and women leading major departments, including Defense, Health and Human Services, Housing and Urban Development, and the Environmental Protection Agency.
Some of the equity plans have been announced, such as work by the Department of Housing and Urban Development to close the racial gap in homeownership, address disproportionate rates of homelessness among underserved communities and reduce bias in home appraisals.
Others strategies are being made public for the first time, such as Defense Department efforts to promote the use of artificial intelligence technology to reduce algorithmic bias by investing in the development of a more diverse AI workforce. That work includes partnerships with historically Black colleges and universities.
Equity action teams at every agency led the reviews. Bains said that, taken together, the strategies “will advance equity and justice so that everybody can thrive in America.”
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BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The coronavirus pandemic ushered in what may be the most rapid rise in homeschooling the U.S. has ever seen. Two years later, even after schools reopened and vaccines became widely available, many parents have chosen to continue directing their children’s educations themselves.
Homeschooling numbers this year dipped from last year’s all-time high, but are still significantly above pre-pandemic levels, according to data obtained and analyzed by The Associated Press.
Families that may have turned to homeschooling as an alternative to hastily assembled remote learning plans have stuck with it — reasons include health concerns, disagreement with school policies and a desire to keep what has worked for their children.
In 18 states that shared data through the current school year, the number of homeschooling students increased by 63% in the 2020-2021 school year, then fell by only 17% in the 2021-2022 school year.
Around 3% of U.S. students were homeschooled before the pandemic-induced surge, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The rising numbers have cut into public school enrollment in ways that affect future funding and renewed debates over how closely homeschooling should be regulated. What remains unknown is whether this year’s small decrease signals a step toward pre-pandemic levels — or a sign that homeschooling is becoming more mainstream.
Linda McCarthy, a suburban Buffalo mother of two, says her children are never going back to traditional school.
Unimpressed with the lessons offered remotely when schools abruptly closed their doors in spring 2020, she began homeschooling her then fifth- and seventh-grade children that fall. McCarthy, who had been working as a teacher’s aide, said she knew she could do better herself. She said her children have thrived with lessons tailored to their interests, learning styles and schedules.
“There’s no more homework ’til the wee hours of the morning, no more tears because we couldn’t get things done,” McCarthy said.
Once a relatively rare practice chosen most often for reasons related to instruction on religion, homeschooling grew rapidly in popularity following the turn of the century before leveled off at around 3.3%, or about 2 million students, in the years before the pandemic, according to the Census. Surveys have indicated factors including dissatisfaction with neighborhood schools, concerns about school environment and the appeal of customizing an education.
In the absence of federal guidelines, there is little uniformity in reporting requirements. Some states, including Connecticut and Nevada, require little or no information from parents, while New York, Massachusetts and some others require parents to submit instruction plans and comply with assessment rules.
The new surge in homeschooling numbers has led state legislatures around the country to consider measures either to ease regulations on homeschool families or impose new ones — debates have gone on for years. Proponents of more oversight point to the potential for undetected cases of child abuse and neglect while others argue for less in the name of parental rights.
All of the 28 state education departments that provided homeschooling data to the AP reported that homeschooling spiked in 2020-21, when fears of infection kept many school buildings closed. Of the 18 states whose enrollment data included the current school year, all but one state said homeschooling declined from the previous year but remained well above pre-pandemic levels. (The exception, South Dakota, recently changed the way it collects data).
Minnesota, for example, reported that 27,801 students are being homeschooled now, compared to 30,955 during the last school year. Before the pandemic, homeschool figures were around 20,000 or less.
Black families make up many of the homeschool converts. The proportion of Black families homeschooling their children increased by five times, from 3.3% to 16.1%, from spring 2020 to the fall, while the proportion about doubled across other groups, according to U.S. Census surveys.
Raleigh, North Carolina, mother Laine Bradley said the school system’s shortcomings became more evident to families like hers when remote learning began.
“I think a lot of Black families realized that when we had to go to remote learning, they realized exactly what was being taught. And a lot of that doesn’t involve us,” said Bradley, who decided to homeschool her 7-, 10- and 11-year-old children. “My kids have a lot of questions about different things. I’m like, ‘Didn’t you learn that in school?’ They’re like, ‘No.’”
Bradley, who works in financial services, converted her dining room into a classroom and rearranged her work schedule to take over her children’s education, adding lessons on financial literacy, Black history and Caribbean history important to her heritage.
“I can incorporate things that I feel like they should know,” she said. Her husband, Vince, who retired from the Air Force last year, steps in at times. The couple also have a 14-month-old. They plan to continue homeschooling for as long as their children want it. Her social media posts about her experience have drawn so much interest that Bradley recently created an online community called Black Moms Do Homeschool to share resources and experiences.
Boston University researcher Andrew Bacher-Hicks said data showed that while homeschool rates rose across the board during the last school year, the increase was greater in school districts that reverted to in-person learning, perhaps before some parents were ready to send their children back.
He said the same health concerns that drove those increases are likely behind the continued elevated rates, despite additional upheaval in schools as parents and policy-makers debate issues surrounding race and gender and which books should be in libraries.
“It’s really hard to disentangle those two things because all of this is kind of happening at the same time,” he said. “But my my guess would be that a large part of the decisions to exit from the system do have to do with COVID-related issues as opposed to political issues, because those things come up frequently and we’ve never seen an increase in homeschooling rates like this before.”
He said parents also may be concerned about the quality of education delivered by schools that have had to rely heavily on substitute teachers amid pandemic-caused staffing shortages.
McCarthy, the mom from suburban Buffalo, said it was a combination of everything, with the pandemic compounding the misgivings she had already held about the public school system, including her philosophical differences over the need for vaccine and mask mandates and academic priorities.
The pandemic, she said, “was kind of — they say the straw that broke the camel’s back — but the camel’s back was probably already broken.”
“There are kids that don’t know basic English structure but they want to push other things on children, and it can be blatant but it can be, and mostly is, very subtle, very, very subtle,” McCarthy said. “So we were ready to pull them and will never send them back to traditional school. It’s just not a fit for us.”
“It’s just a whole new world that is a much better world for us,” she said.
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Which surge protector is best?
Most people have numerous electronic devices plugged in every room in their house. TVs, gaming consoles, computers and appliances are expensive and must be protected. A quality surge protector acts as a line of defense from electrical surges that can fry your electronics.
If you’re looking for a quality surge protector, the APC Surge Protector Power Strip is an excellent choice offering both AC and USB outlets.
What to know before you buy a surge protector
How surge protectors work
Many people buy surge protectors because they let you plug multiple devices into a single outlet. Still, the most critical surge protector function is protecting your electronics from spikes in voltage. Most devices aren’t built to withstand electrical surges on their own. Surge protectors divert the extra electricity to the outlet’s grounding wire when the voltage spikes above an acceptable level.
How surges happen
The most common causes of electrical surges are high-power devices such as air conditioners, refrigerators and dehumidifiers. These require large amounts of energy to turn on, which can upset the voltage flow. Faulty wiring is another common source of electrical surges.
Although less common, lightning can cause surges. When lightning strikes near power lines, the electrical energy can boost voltage significantly.
Power strip vs. surge protector
Power strips look identical to surge protectors, but they don’t offer protection against voltage surges. It’s essential to read the product’s description, as most surge protectors list their joule rating in the description.
Surge protector safety
Surge protectors can be dangerous if misused. Plug your surge protector directly into an outlet and never into an extension cord or another surge protector. In most cases, manufacturers won’t honor your warranty if they determine you’ve misused your surge protector.
What to look for in a quality surge protector
Joule rating
Joule ratings indicate how much energy the surge protector can absorb before failing. Higher joule ratings mean the device will protect your electronics against larger surges. For expensive electronics, choose a surge protector with at least 2,200 joules of protection.
Clamping voltage
Clamping voltage is the amount of “over-voltage” before the device begins to work. The three most common levels of protection are 330 volts, 400 volts and 500 volts. Lower clamping voltages are better, and in most cases, anything with a clamping voltage over 400 won’t protect your electronics.
Outlet variety
Some surge protectors feature USB outlets that eliminate the need for power blocks. Older and cheaper ones typically only feature AC outlets. Choosing a model with various outlets ensures you get more functionality out of your purchase.
Size
Many of the most effective surge protectors are large. Size may not be an issue if you have space, thinner models are worth considering if you’re low on space.
How much you can expect to spend on a surge protector
You can buy cheap surge protectors with low joule ratings for less than $15. If you want a unit that will adequately protect your electronics, you’ll likely spend between $20-$40.
Surge protector FAQ
Do I really need a surge protector?
A. Surge protectors are excellent safety devices when used correctly. Simple devices such as lamps and fans don’t need a surge protector. On the other hand, expensive devices with numerous electrical components such as computers, TVs and gaming consoles should be plugged into a surge protector. For the best outcome, you should expect to change your surge protector every three to five years.
Do surge protectors use a lot of electricity?
A. Surge protectors don’t drain any additional energy. They simply monitor the energy passing through them and divert that energy when needed.
Do phone chargers have surge protection?
A. Phone chargers don’t feature built-in surge protection. You’ll need to buy a surge protector separately to protect your phone from surges. If you plan on plugging your phone into a surge protector, consider buying one with USB outlets.
Should I turn off my surge protector at night?
A. Regularly turning off your surge protector will extend its life. They don’t protect against lightning strikes, so it’s best to turn them off at night if you expect a storm.
What’s the best surge protector to buy?
Top surge protector
APC Surge Protector Power Strip
What you need to know: This features a massive joule rating of 4,320 joules.
What you’ll love: It has 10 AC outlets and two USB outlets. The 6-foot power cord makes it easier to place this where you want it. Although the product description isn’t clear on the clamping voltage, most buyers suggest it’s between 330-400 volts.
What you should consider: Though it offers a lot of outlets, this model is bulky.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top surge protector for the money
Tripp Lite 7-Outlet Surge Protector
What you need to know: This surge protector is available in numerous configurations with an adequate joule rating.
What you’ll love: It has 2,160 joules of protection and seven AC outlets. LEDs tell you when it is properly grounded and protected. The narrow design is ideal for those without a ton of space.
What you should consider: This model doesn’t come with USB outlets.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Dell
Worth checking out
What you need to know: This model offers a slim design and eight AC outlets.
What you’ll love: It has 3,420 joules of surge protection. Three of the outlets have extra space between them for larger plugs. The clamping voltage is 330-400. It features a durable design.
What you should consider: There are several reports of people receiving defective units.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Next week: Fedora Contributor Tee Shirt Giveaway!
On behalf of the Mindshare Committee, I am happy to announce that we are doing a Fedora tee shirt giveaway next week to celebrate the release of Fedora Linux 36! Also to say “THANK YOU!” to our wonderful community of contributors. Since we have adopted a new Fedora logo (thanks to Máirín Duffy and the Design Team) we have been working to introduce it in a variety of ways, including swag. Keep your eye out for the exact details on the Community Blog next week on Thursday April 21st, and make sure to claim your Fedora tee shirt!
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CentOS Community Newsletter, April 2022
As CentOS Stream 9 stabilizes and we approach a release of RHEL 9, Red Hat is planning to transition to using issues.redhat.com exclusively for reporting issues and requesting features for RHEL and CentOS, deprecating the use of bugzilla.redhat.com. This will be a gradual process as we all figure out the workflows that work best for the CentOS community.
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How to Choose the Right Open Source Projects - SDxCentral
The cloud-native ecosystem is home to a massive number of Kubernetes-focused open source projects, and that presents a paradox of choice.
The expanse of the open source community shows how healthy and impactful Kubernetes has been, but it also brings about one of the ecosystem’s largest challenges, Stu Miniman, Red Hat’s director of cloud platform market insights, told SDxCentral.
“No single vendor offers a full solution. At the end of the day, companies need to understand what gaps they need to fill and whether or not they have the bandwidth or expertise to fill them,” Miniman explained. This is where the benefits of partners and advisors are realized, “especially in this cloud-native, container-centric world where open source is the de facto innovation engine.”
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Compiler: Are We As Productive As We Think We Are?
We live in what some call a "distraction economy." There are countless messages, emails, tickets, bugs to fix, and meetings to attend. For those who have to build software, platforms, and services, as well as those who maintain them and keep them running, it can be difficult to decide what to focus on first.
The immense pressure to be productive is challenging to balance with passion projects, personal responsibilities, or just with the need to rest. Our team spoke with tech-minded creators in the productivity space on how to achieve full focus, and how to make time for work, relaxation, and creativity.
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This report is an overview of the market for Container Security solutions and provides you with a compass to help you to find the solution that best meets your needs. We examine the market segment, vendor service functionality, relative market share, and innovative approaches to securing container-based application architectures.
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Hyperscale virtio/vDPA introduction: One control plane to rule them all
In the next few articles we will present a new emerging use case for vDPA we call hyperscale. In this post specifically we'll give an overview of hyperscale and set the stage for the longer series. Let's go!
Hyperscale is a use case where storage, networking and security are offloaded to smartNICs (programmable accelerators) to free up the host server's resources to run workloads such as VMs and containers. For granting these workloads the "look & feel" that they are running as usual on the host server while in practice their storage, networking and security is running on a PCI connected smartNIC, resource mapping from the host server to the smartNIC is required.
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What sysadmins need to know about using Bash
You've logged into Linux; now what? Here's how to use Bash, the command-line interpreter on most modern Linux machines.
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Building Quarkus applications with Apache Cassandra: Workshop recap | Red Hat Developer
Did you miss the free hands-on workshop Building Quarkus applications with Apache Cassandra, hosted by Red Hat's Eric Deandrea and Raghavan "Rags" Srinivas from DataStax, a Red Hat partner? This two-hour workshop showcases all the Developer Joy benefits of Quarkus, such as developer mode, debugging, containerization, and no-hassle native executable generation, coupled with an Apache Cassandra backend hosted in the cloud using DataStax Astra DB's multicloud database-as-a-service.
In the workshop, Rags explains some differences between relational and NoSQL databases. He introduces Apache Cassandra and the benefits it brings, explaining how Cassandra's configurable consistency level makes it highly scalable and reliable. He also introduces DataStax Astra Cassandra-as-a-service and explains some of its features and benefits.
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Explained | The Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya, and the controversy around it
April 14, 2022 17:28 ISTPradhanmantri Sangrahalaya, a museum in tribute to all former Prime Ministers, was inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi on April 14.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya in New Delhi on April 14, buying the first ticket to the museum dedicated to the former PMs of the country. The Sangrahalaya, located at the iconic Teen Murti complex, was inaugurated as part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav — a 75-week celebration launched to mark 75 years of Independence.
The museum will become the source of inspiration for the youth who will be able to witness the hardships each PM faced and how they overcame them to lay the foundations of new India, the PM said. He added that the museum will reflect the shared heritage of each government.
The project to build the new museum faced stiff opposition when the government announced its plan in 2018. The Congress alleged that the new museum was an attempt to dilute the legacy of India’s first PM Jawaharlal Nehru, a charge rejected by the Centre.
What are the key features of Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya?
The museum building integrates the Teen Murti Bhawan in New Delhi, designated as Block I, with the newly-constructed Block II. The total area of the two blocks is over 15,600 square metres. There are 43 galleries in the Sangrahalaya.
The logo of the Sangrahalaya, meanwhile, shows hands holding the dharma chakra, symbolising the nation and democracy.
Officials have claimed that the museum design incorporates sustainable and energy conservation practices and no tree was felled or transplanted during the course of work on the project.
The museum has a capacity of about 4,000. For Indians, an entry ticket will cost ₹100 through online booking and ₹110 for offline. Foreigners will be charged ₹750.
What will be on display?
From the freedom struggle to the framing of the Constitution, the museum will have displays that showcase stories of how the respective Prime Ministers steered the nation.
Personal items, gifts and memorabilia like medals, commemorative stamps, speeches of PMs and anecdotal representations of ideologies will be on display at the museum. The families of the former Prime Ministers were contacted for information about them.
The Sangrahalaya will also include the Nehru Museum. Officials have said it has been upgraded with a technologically advanced display to showcase the life and contributions of the country’s first PM, Jawaharlal Nehru. Several gifts received by him from all over the world are on display for the first time.
The Sangrahalaya will use holograms, virtual reality, augmented reality, multi-touch, multimedia, interactive kiosks, computerised kinetic sculptures, smartphone applications, interactive screens, experiential installations etc, to make the exhibition content interactive.
The Centre has said content displayed at the museum has been collated from information collected from Prasar Bharti, Doordarshan, Film Division, Sansad TV, Ministry of Defence, and Indian and foreign media houses.
What is the controversy surrounding the Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya?
The Teen Murti Bhawan, the site of the new museum, was the official residence of Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister. The Nehru Memorial Museum and Library (NMML) was set up in his memory on its premises as an autonomous institution under the Union Culture Ministry.
A political controversy erupted after the Centre announced its plan to set up a museum for former Prime Ministers at the complex. At the 43rd annual general meeting of NMML in 2018, the NMML Society considered a proposal for the PMs museum on the campus. The proposal was cleared by the then Home Minister Rajnath Singh.
The Congress leaders opposed the government’s decision and called it an attempt to dilute the legacy of Jawaharlal Nehru. The Centre, however, maintained that the move was not to undermine the legacy of the first PM.
Former PM Dr. Manmohan Singh even wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he urged him to leave the Teen Murti complex “undisturbed”.
Raising concerns over the government’s decision to change the “nature and character” of the Nehru memorial, the former PM and senior Congress leader said, “I recall that during the six-year tenure of Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji as prime minister, there was absolutely no attempt to change the nature and character of the NMML and the Teen Murti Complex in any way. But sadly that it seems to be part of the agenda of Government of India now,” Mr. Singh noted.
He added, “Let us respect this sentiment and keep Teen Murti as a memorial to our first prime minister Pandit Nehru. This way we will be respecting both history and heritage.”
“Jawaharlal Nehru belongs not just to the Congress but to the entire nation. It is in this spirit that I have written to you,” Mr. Singh wrote in the letter.
The then NMML Director Shakti Sinha, however, defended the government’s decision and questioned the Congress’ motive.
He claimed that the museum will in no way undermine the legacy of Jawaharlal Nehru.
Despite objections by the Congress, the foundation stone for the new museum for Prime Ministers was laid at the complex in October 2018. After delays due to the pandemic, the project opened its doors in April 2022.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya in New Delhi on April 14 and said that the museum will become a source of inspiration for the youth who will be able to witness the hardships each PM faced and how they overcame them to lay the foundations of new India.
- The Congress leaders opposed the government’s decision and called it an attempt to dilute the legacy of Jawaharlal Nehru, as the Teen Murti Bhawan, the site of the new museum, was the official residence of Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister.
- Former PM Dr. Manmohan Singh even wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he urged him to leave the Teen Murti complex “undisturbed”.
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PITTSBURGH (AP) — Bryan Reynolds hit a two-run home run after settling his arbitration case with $13.5 million, two-year contract, helping the Pittsburgh Pirates overcome a three-run deficit to beat the Washington Nationals 9-4 on Thursday night.
Daniel Vogelbach led off a game with a home run for the first time in the big leagues and matched his career high with four hits.
Reynolds, an All-Star centerfielder, tied the score 3-3 with a drive to right-center in a four-run third inning, and Kevin Newman hit a go-ahead, two-run double.
Roansy Contreras (1-0), a 22-year-old rookie right-hander, pitched three scoreless innings of one-hit relief to win his first big league decision. Pittsburgh starter JT Brubaker gave up four runs, five hits and four walks in 4 1/3 innings.
Joan Adon (0-2), a 23-year-old right-hander, allowed up six runs and nine hits in 4 2/3 innings in his third big league start.
Cole Tucker had three hits for Pittsburgh and Reynolds had two. Washington’s Yadiel Hernández finished with three hits and Keibert Ruiz added two.
After Washington got within a run on Maikel Franco’s sacrifice fly in the fifth, the Pirates answered with single runs in the fifth and sixth innings and two more in the seventh to make it 9-4.
Roberto Pérez hit an RBI single in the fifth and Yoshi Tsutsugo lifted a sacrifice fly in the sixth. Vogelbach doubled in a run and scored on Ben Gamel’s bases-loaded walk in the seventh.
The Nationals scored three runs in the first. Ruiz hit an RBI single and Hernandez followed with a two-run single.
REYNOLDS WRAPPED
Reynolds had been asking for $4.9 million in arbitration and the Pirates countered with $4.25 million. He will get $6.75 million this season and next.
“I always hoped this would be the outcome and it was the outcome, so I’d say this was a win-win,” Reynolds said.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Nationals: CF Dee Strange-Gordon was a late scratch for undisclosed reason and replaced in the lineup by OF Lane Thomas.
Pirates: RHP Zach Thompson said he was fine after being struck on the back of the right shoulder by a line drive in Wednesday’s win over the Chicago Cubs. “No swelling, just a bit of a scare,” Thompson said. … RHP Duane Underwood, who was injured on opening day, said his strained right hamstring is improving. He could begin a minor league rehab assignment next week.
UP NEXT
Nationals: RHP Erik Fedde (0-0, 3.60 ERA) starts Friday night. He allowed two runs in five innings against the New York Mets last Friday in a no-decision.
Pirates: RHP Mitch Keller (0-1, 9.00 ERA) is 2-10 in 22 career starts at PNC Park.
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First Period_1, Tampa Bay, Colton 17 (Stamkos), 2:37. 2, Tampa Bay, Killorn 22 (Cernak, Cirelli), 16:42. Penalties_Getzlaf, ANA (Tripping), 5:34.
Second Period_3, Anaheim, Henrique 16 (Shattenkirk, Fowler), 3:42. 4, Anaheim, Henrique 17 (Getzlaf), 10:19. 5, Anaheim, Terry 34 (Sustr, Getzlaf), 10:41. Penalties_Anaheim bench, served by Terry (Too Many Men on the Ice), 8:11; Tampa Bay bench, served by Perry (Too Many Men on the Ice), 16:53.
Third Period_6, Tampa Bay, Kucherov 16 (Stamkos, Perry), 19:47. Penalties_Terry, ANA (Hooking), 7:41.
Overtime_7, Tampa Bay, Cirelli 16 (Killorn, Sergachev), 1:58. Penalties_None.
Shots on Goal_Anaheim 6-11-7-2_26. Tampa Bay 11-8-10-2_31.
Power-play opportunities_Anaheim 0 of 1; Tampa Bay 0 of 3.
Goalies_Anaheim, Stolarz 11-7-2 (31 shots-27 saves). Tampa Bay, Elliott 8-3-3 (13-13), Tampa Bay, Vasilevskiy 35-17-5 (13-10).
A_0 (19,092). T_2:36.
Referees_Gord Dwyer, Pierre Lambert. Linesmen_Kyle Flemington, Libor Suchanek.
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Minister calls for translating Ambedkar’s thoughts into reality
Pointing to the importance that Dr. B.R. Ambedkar had given to education, Minister for Transport and Scheduled Tribes Welfare and Ballari In-charge B. Sriramulu called upon youngsters to focus on getting educated and fighting for their rights.
“Dr. Ambedkar had strongly held that education was crucial in the transformation of society for the better. He often called upon the people to get educated and struggle for their rights. We must always remember his words and focus on getting our children educated,” Mr. Sriramulu said, after inaugurating celebrations of the birth anniversaries of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and Jagjivan Ram in Ballari on Thursday.
“If the large sections of the deprived communities are having some better lives these days, it is because of Dr. Ambedkar. If women are standing on equal footing with men, it is because of Dr. Ambedkar. If I, who was born into a poor family, am a Minister, it is because of Dr. Ambedkar,” Mr. Sriramulu said.
Terming Dr. Ambedkar as a great humanist, economist, social scientist, philosopher, legal expert and a true patriot, Mr. Sriramulu called upon the people to extensively read Dr. Ambedkar and try to translate his thoughts into reality.
“Our Government is committed to the development of poor and downtrodden communities. Chief Minister has announced to develop the places in the State that Dr. Ambedkar had visited. He has increased the SCP/TSP grants from ₹26,005 crore to ₹28,234 crore. This year, we are going to build 100 Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Hostels for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes communities spending around ₹75 crore,” Mr. Sriramulu said.
Scholars B. Srinivasmurthy and T. R. Chandrashekhar gave special lectures on Jagjivan Ram and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar respectively. The employees at the Social Welfare Department who had performed well and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes students who scored highest marks in SSLC and PUC examinations were honored with awards.
Earlier, a colourful procession was taken out in the city.
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Tips to protect your home
Your home is your greatest investment and a safe place for your most beloved people and possessions. But how can you ensure it’s truly safe?
While securing it can seem daunting, a few key upgrades can make a big difference in making your home safe from intruders. While pricey security systems can be effective, even small investments in your home’s defenses can make a big difference. Low-ticket items like window guards, door stoppers and an extra smart lock can stymie would-be intruders and make it more likely your home will be passed by.
Make your home an inhospitable target
Lighting
Potential burglars rarely make a choice about which home to rob without first assessing the potential difficulty of a break-in. It’s no secret that break-ins generally happen at night. They are aimed at homes that look both like they might have enticing goods to steal and don’t have much security. Doing anything to minimize either of these perceptions can go a long way to deterring would-be robbers.
Lighting is a great first step in making your home look like a hard target. Begin by walking your home’s perimeter at night. Are there dark spots, especially near first-floor windows, where a burglar might work undetected? Are there chairs or other outdoor furniture that might easily be dragged over to a window for easy access?
Even a series of inexpensive, simple solar-powered outdoor lights can remedy this issue. Placed strategically around the home, they will make it look well-tended and too lit up as a potential target.
Security cameras
Security cameras are not a strict security measure in that they only record what’s going on and don’t actively work to stop it. Even so, they can be an important addition to your security plan. Burglars are well aware of the effect of cameras on apprehending criminals and actively avoid them. While first-generation outdoor security cameras were expensive and required professional wiring, today’s options cost much less and can be installed wirelessly. They’re usually powered by either solar energy or batteries.
Vegetation
When you do your nighttime walk-through, be sure to look for how your vegetation causes blind spots near entrances and windows. If you find that any foundation planting is potentially giving cover to a burglar, cut it back or relocate it.
Security system signs
A well-known trick for making a house look like a tougher target is to post security monitoring signs outside the home, even if you’re not actually subscribing to the service. More a psychological trick than an actual security measure, it’s been known to deter crimes of opportunity.
Focus on access points
Windows
Perhaps your home’s weakest points are its windows and the glass in its doors. While glass is necessary and desirable for letting much-needed light into a home, it’s inherently weaker than the wood, metal and stone of other surfaces. It’s usually the way robbers gain access to homes.
There are several things you can do to make your windows harder to break and get through. First, be sure your home’s windows close and lock properly. If they don’t, replacement windows are in order. Beyond that, you can secure first-floor windows with inconspicuous security bars that sit on the inside of your windows. These can prevent your windows from being slid open from the outside in the event you forget to lock them.
To prevent smashed-in windows, coat the inside of the glass with clear security film. It won’t prevent the glass from breaking entirely but will make it hard to smash. At the very least, it will slow a burglar down to the point of making detection far more likely. While it may cut back slightly on the crispness of the view from a window, it’s an inexpensive and highly effective way of preventing people from breaking into your home.
Security alarms on first-floor windows can also be a great investment, as they’ll alert you to any potential intrusion attempts. Some will even alert you on your phone when you’re away from home.
Doors
Hardening doors is another key part of securing your home. Strengthening doors can be expensive, particularly if you choose to replace existing doors with solid core ones that are more difficult to breach. There are lower-cost alternatives that can make a real difference in your door’s strength.
Installing a smart lock can help prevent the most obvious weakness of a door: forgetting to lock it. You can get a smart lock to lock automatically at a certain time of day or gain access to it from an app to lock it remotely. Ensuring your deadbolt is grade 3, the highest available, will also make your door a harder target.
You can also get an indoor security bar, for use while you’re home, which installs on the inside of your door and makes it virtually impossible to kick in. A door barricade will do a similar job.
What you need to buy for securing your home
Defiant 180-Degree White Solar-Powered Motion-Activated Outdoor Integrated LED Flood Light
Installing solar-powered motion-activated lights ensures every part of your home is well-lit. This deters would-be burglars, who prefer to work in darkness.
Where to buy: Sold by Home Depot
Blink Outdoor Wireless HD Security Camera
This camera allows you to get motion detection alerts on your phone and store video of your home when you’re not around. It’s easy to install with no wiring or professional help.
Where to buy: Sold by Home Depot and Amazon
Ring Alarm 8-Piece Home Security System
A good starter, this easy-to-install security system offers window sensors and a motion detector. It’s compatible with Alexa and can be set up with 24/7 monitoring.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
A low-cost way to deter would-be burglars. Most effective when used in conjunction with other “site hardening” techniques like motion-activated lighting and window guards.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Lock-it Block-it High-Impact Plastic White Security Burglar Bar
This easy-to-install, low-cost window burglar bar makes a window impossible to open from the outside, keeping you safe.
Where to buy: Sold by Home Depot
VViViD 8MIL Security Window Film
Installing this window film on the inside of glass accessible from the ground outside your home makes it much harder to smash to gain entry. It goes on easily with a minimum of work and is remarkably effective.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Lock or unlock this from anywhere in the world you’ve got internet access, for the peace of mind that comes from being able to check if your door is locked at any time of the day or night. Pair this with a door motion sensor for added peace of mind.
Where to buy: Sold by Home Depot
Master Lock 265D Door Security Bar
Instantly increase your door’s security with this bar that prevents forced entry by jamming the door from the inside. The simple but effective construction makes it easy to use. Stock up on extras to use in hotels while traveling.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Which scroll saw is best?
Whether you’re trying to develop a new skill or are seeking to invest in more tools to improve your creative business, scroll saws are an excellent addition to your home workshop. Their easy slicing of wood and other materials lets you create fascinating works of art. There are low-powered models for beginners and high-cost and efficient models for professionals.
The best scroll saw is the Jet JWSS-18B Scroll Saw. It has integrated blade storage and a dust port for easy dust management.
What to know before you buy a scroll saw
How it works
Scroll saws hold a short blade between a top and bottom arm that moves up and down at high speeds. The user then slowly pushes their material against the blade to cut out their chosen shape.
Arm types
Scroll saws use one of three arm types: parallel, parallel link and C.
- Parallel arms are the most common. They hold blades nearly vertical and stop moving if the blade breaks.
- Parallel link arms are better but more expensive. They produce little vibration by converting horizontal motion into vertical motion.
- C arms are used in commercial scroll saws. They cut in a slight arc but are dangerous due to their tendency to continue running even if the blade breaks.
Capacity
There are two elements of capacity: throat depth and cut thickness.
- Throat depth is the length between the blade and the back of the saw’s frame. Most have depths of 14-18 inches, but top-of-the-line saws can have depths as deep as 30 inches.
- Cut thickness is rarely different from roughly 2 inches.
What to look for in a quality scroll saw
Speed
Speed is measured in strokes per minute. Today’s scroll saws have variable speeds that let you cut at your own pace or make slicing through any given materials easier. The average range of speeds available is between 400 to 1,600 SPM, with the best saws letting you take advantage of the full range.
Lights
Being able to see what you’re sawing clearly is less about accuracy and more about safety. Better saws include working lights pointed directly at the saw. Others may include separate lights you can position freely.
Hands-free control
If you spend long hours at the scroll saw, you can increase your efficiency by using a foot pedal. These allow you to turn the saw off and on and adjust the speed. Some saws include them, but most need to be purchased separately.
How much you can expect to spend on a scroll saw
Scroll saws can cost anywhere between $100 and thousands of dollars. Entry-level options typically cost $250 or less, while professional models start around $500-$1,000. You can find many excellent models for $250-$500.
Scroll saw FAQ
What is blade tension and why is it important?
A. Blade tension needs to be set just right to cut through wood effectively without damaging the blade, wood and anything else in the blade’s path. It’s set by adjusting the blade tension knob. A blade that’s too loose will bend as you try to cut, leading to a high risk of breaking. A blade that’s too tight can mostly cut as intended, but the high stress will also lead to a high risk of breaking. Blade tension needs to be adjusted the more you use a blade, as it will stretch out from use. With practice, you’ll be able to set blade tension properly, quickly and easily.
Can I cut more than wood with a scroll saw?
A. if you have the appropriate blade, you can cut many other materials. Softer metals such as bronze, aluminum and brass can be cut, but not harder metals like steel and iron. You can also cut plastic and rubber, and even bone.
Where can I find designs to cut out with my scroll saw?
A. In all manner of places, from books to the internet. Scroll saw-focused websites are a great option for finding patterns and connecting to and learning from experienced scroll saw users.
What’s the best scroll saw to buy?
Top scroll saw
What you need to know: This has enough power for a professional without being too much for a beginner to handle.
What you’ll love: The arm can tilt 45 degrees to the left and right, and it has a throat depth of 18 inches. It has a removable dust port and includes an onboard dust blower for simple dust management. It also has adjustable leveling feet and can be hooked up to an optional foot switch.
What you should consider: It’s among the pricier saws. A few consumers were unhappy with the amount of vibration the motor causes.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Home Depot
Top scroll saw for the money
What you need to know: This is a perfect starter saw. It has variable speed control that can be set between 400 and 1,600 strokes per minute and has a 16-inch throat depth.
What you’ll love: Thanks to the saw’s thumbscrew blade adapter, you can change the blades tool-free. It has a cast iron base, dust port, onboard storage and work light.
What you should consider: Professionals need more power and precision than this saw provides. A few consumers had issues with the work lights starting to strobe.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Home Depot
Worth checking out
What you need to know: This is a good midrange saw for a more affordable price.
What you’ll love: The blade tension is easily adjustable, and the blades are simple to swap out. It operates smoothly and with little noise, plus consumers found the controls simple to understand. You can purchase it in packages with a stand, a light or both.
What you should consider: A few consumers had issues with the blade alignment becoming off-center. Others had issues with too much vibration at faster speeds.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Home Depot
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WHL
All Times Local
Western Conference
B.C. Division
U.S. Division
Eastern Conference
East Division
Central Division
Note: x - clinched playoff berth; y - clinched division; z - regular season champion; 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
Moose Jaw 5 Brandon 2
Portland 4 Tri-City 3 (OT)
Wednesday's results
Red Deer 8 Calgary 3
Seattle 6 Vancouver 0
Thursday's results
Regina at Winnipeg, 7 p.m.
Friday's games
Regina at Winnipeg, 7 p.m.
Prince Albert at Swift Current, 7 p.m.
Edmonton at Medicine Hat, 7 p.m.
Brandon at Saskatoon, 7 p.m.
Moose Jaw at Lethbridge, 7 p.m.
Everett at Portland, 7 p.m.
Prince George at Kamloops, 7 p.m.
Spokane at Victoria, 7 p.m.
Seattle at Tri-City, 7:05 p.m.
Kelowna at Vancouver, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday's games
Edmonton at Red Deer, 7 p.m.
Brandon at Prince Albert, 7 p.m.
Everett at Tri-City, 6:05 p.m.
Spokane at Victoria, 7 p.m.
Vancouver at Kamloops, 7 p.m.
Prince George at Kelowna, 7:05 p.m.
Sunday's games
Lethbridge at Calgary, 2 p.m.
Moose Jaw at Regina, 4 p.m.
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Girls' education ban reveals deep rifts within Taliban
Afghan women and girls protest in front of the Ministry of Education in Kabul in March 2022, demanding high schools be reopened
The Taliban prohibition on girls' education shows the movement's ultra-conservatives retain tight control of the Islamist group, and exposes a power struggle that puts at risk crucial aid for Afghanistan's desperate population, experts say.
The ban has triggered international outrage and even left many in the Taliban movement baffled by the decision.
"The order was devastating," a senior Taliban member told AFP. "The supreme leader himself interfered."
All Taliban officials who spoke to AFP on the subject did so on condition of anonymity, due to the sensitivity of the topic.
Secondary schools for girls were ordered to shut last month, just hours after being reopened for the first time since the Taliban's return to power in August.
The shocking U-turn came after a secret meeting of the group's leadership in the city of Kandahar, the Taliban's de facto power centre.
Officials have never justified the ban, apart from saying the education of girls must be according to "Islamic principles".
But one senior Taliban official told AFP that Supreme Leader Hibatullah Akhundzada and some other senior figures were "ultra-conservative on this issue" and dominated the discussion.
The Taliban abruptly ordered girls' secondary schools to close on March 23, just hours after they had reopened
Two groups -- the urban and the ultra-conservatives -- have emerged in the movement, he said.
"The ultra-conservatives have won this round," he added, referring to a group of clerics including Chief Justice Abdul Hakim Sharai, Minister for Religious Affairs Noor Mohammad Saqeb and Minister for Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice Mohammad Khalid Hanafi.
- Reimposing Kandahar's influence -
The clerics feel excluded from government decisions and voicing their opposition to girls' education is one way to restore their influence, said Ashley Jackson, a London-based researcher who has worked extensively on Afghanistan.
She told AFP the "outsized influence of this out-of-touch minority" has prevented the country from moving ahead with something the vast majority of Afghans favour -- including much of the leadership.
Activists say the ban on girls' secondary education is a means to oppress women, who enjoyed greater rights in the 20 years between the Taliban's two reigns
"It shows that Kandahar remains the centre of gravity for Taliban politics," said International Crisis Group analyst Graeme Smith.
A senior Taliban member said the hardliners were trying to appease thousands of fighters who hail from the deeply conservative countryside.
"For them, even if a woman steps out of her home it is immoral. So, imagine what it means to educate her," he said.
The Taliban member said Akhundzada was against "modern, secular education" as he associated it with life under former Western-backed presidents Hamid Karzai and Ashraf Ghani.
"That's his worldview."
The Taliban returned to power last year as US-led forces ended an occupation in place since an invasion ousted the hardliners in 2001.
In the 20 years between the Taliban's two reigns, girls were allowed to go to school and women were able to seek employment in all sectors, though the country remained socially conservative.
Activist and Islamic scholar Tafsir Siyaposh noted girls in Afghanistan have always studied in single-sex classes and followed an Islamic curriculum, so the ban shows the Taliban just wanted to "oppress the rights of women by giving excuses".
- Blow to foreign aid -
A Taliban source in Pakistan confirmed differences at the leadership level on the issue, but said the movement was in no danger of fragmenting.
"There is a debate on this issue ... but we are trying to overcome our shortcomings," he said.
Still, analysts say the ban was a blow to Taliban efforts to gain international recognition and to raise aid to address Afghanistan's humanitarian crisis.
Taliban leaders told AFP there were deep disagreements in the movement on the subject of girls' education
Jackson said neither Akhundzada nor those closest to him "fully understood or appreciated" the consequences of their edict for an international community that has linked official recognition to the group's respect for women's rights.
Even some senior Taliban officials agree.
"We are telling them (the ultra-conservatives) that running a country is different from running a madrassa," said one Taliban official from Kandahar, using the term for an Islamic school.
"Everything was going smooth until this harsh order came. And it came from our leader so we have to follow it -- but we are trying to change it," he said.
The ban reduces the willingness of governments to cooperate with the Taliban said the ICG's Smith.
"It raises the question of who exactly they should speak with inside the Taliban."
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Padres first. Trent Grisham called out on strikes. Austin Nola hit by pitch. Manny Machado singles to right field. Austin Nola to second. Jake Cronenworth hit by pitch. Manny Machado to second. Austin Nola to third. Luke Voit strikes out swinging. Eric Hosmer singles to center field. Jake Cronenworth to third. Manny Machado scores. Austin Nola scores. Wil Myers singles to right field. Eric Hosmer to third. Jake Cronenworth scores. Fielding error by Eddie Rosario. Jurickson Profar grounds out to first base to Matt Olson.
3 runs, 3 hits, 1 error, 2 left on. Padres 3, Braves 0.
Padres second. C.J. Abrams homers to left field. Trent Grisham grounds out to shallow right field to Matt Olson. Austin Nola flies out to deep center field to Adam Duvall. Manny Machado singles to shallow center field. Jake Cronenworth singles to left field. Manny Machado to third. Luke Voit doubles to deep left field. Jake Cronenworth to third. Manny Machado scores. Eric Hosmer grounds out to shallow infield, Travis d'Arnaud to Matt Olson.
2 runs, 4 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Padres 5, Braves 0.
Padres sixth. Austin Nola walks. Manny Machado singles to center field. Austin Nola to second. Jake Cronenworth called out on strikes. Luke Voit singles to shallow center field. Manny Machado scores. Austin Nola scores. Eric Hosmer singles to left field. Luke Voit to second. Wil Myers pops out to first base to Matt Olson. Jurickson Profar pops out to Matt Olson.
2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Padres 7, Braves 0.
Padres seventh. C.J. Abrams pops out to Matt Olson. Trent Grisham grounds out to shortstop, Dansby Swanson to Matt Olson. Austin Nola reaches on error to deep right field, advances to 3rd. Fielding error by Eddie Rosario. Manny Machado homers to left field. Austin Nola scores. Jake Cronenworth flies out to center field to Adam Duvall.
2 runs, 1 hit, 1 error, 0 left on. Padres 9, Braves 0.
Padres eighth. Luke Voit reaches on error. Throwing error by Ozzie Albies. Eric Hosmer doubles to center field. Luke Voit to third. Wil Myers singles to shallow left field. Eric Hosmer to third. Luke Voit scores. Jurickson Profar out on a sacrifice fly to deep center field to Adam Duvall. Eric Hosmer scores. C.J. Abrams pops out to shallow center field to Dansby Swanson. Trent Grisham walks. Wil Myers to second. Austin Nola singles to right field. Trent Grisham to third. Wil Myers scores. Manny Machado flies out to center field to Adam Duvall.
3 runs, 3 hits, 1 error, 2 left on. Padres 12, Braves 0.
Braves ninth. Ozzie Albies homers to right field. Matt Olson strikes out swinging. Austin Riley strikes out swinging. Marcell Ozuna singles to center field. Travis d'Arnaud flies out to right field to Wil Myers.
1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Padres 12, Braves 1.
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ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the "Lucky For Life" game were:
05-13-15-30-37, Lucky Ball: 10
(five, thirteen, fifteen, thirty, thirty-seven; Lucky Ball: ten)
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the "Lucky For Life" game were:
05-13-15-30-37, Lucky Ball: 10
(five, thirteen, fifteen, thirty, thirty-seven; Lucky Ball: ten)
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MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Marlins tried to do less, and it worked.
Sandy Alcantara allowed two runs in 6 1/3 innings, Joey Wendle had two RBIs and the Marlins won their home opener by downing the Philadelphia Phillies 4-3 on Thursday night.
Garrett Cooper hit his first home run of the year, while Jesús Sánchez had two hits and an RBI for Miami. The Marlins started the year with a 1-4 road trip, and manager Don Mattingly’s diagnosis was that his team was trying to do too much.
“There’s a fine line between trying to do what you want to do and what you execute,” Cooper said. “The first few games, coming out of spring training, it was just guys trying to do too much, trying to be the hero. Just play baseball, do what you do.”
Alcantara (1-0) gave up seven hits, struck out five and walked one. Anthony Bender pitched the ninth for his second save, giving up two singles and then getting Bryce Harper to fly to left to end the game.
Harper drove in three runs and J.T. Realmuto reached base five times — four singles and a walk — for the Phillies, who have lost three straight and four of five following a 2-0 start. Kyle Gibson (1-1) gave up five hits and four runs in 4 2/3 innings, walking three and striking out six.
It was the 67th time in Harper’s career that he had at least three RBIs. His teams fell to 61-6 in those games.
“That first inning, they were aggressive to me,” Alcantara said.
That they were. Alcantara was down 1-0 after only three batters, giving up a leadoff double to Schwarber, a single to Realmuto and then Harper’s sacrifice fly.
He settled in nicely from there, becoming the first Marlins starter to get into the seventh inning this season. Alcantara allowed only one batter the rest of the way to reach third — Philadelphia had runners on second and third with one out in the fourth — but he worked out of it by inducing harmless pop-ups from Bryson Stott and Matt Vierling.
“My biggest feeling that I’ve had is that we’re trying really hard,” Mattingly said. “And sometimes, trying really hard and holding the bat tighter or squeezing the ball tighter is not really what you want. You want to be relaxed and focused.”
The Marlins took Alcantara out two batters into in the seventh, and Harper cut the lead to 4-3 with a two-run double.
Gibson’s rough inning was the fourth, when Cooper homered and Wendle had an eventful at-bat that ended up as a two-out, two-run double. Gibson threw behind Wendle for ball one, then nearly hit him again for ball two. After working the count to 2-2, Wendle flared one down the left-field line with runners Sánchez and Avisail Garcia — both off on the pitch — scoring easily to put Miami up 3-1.
“Wendle placed it well,” Phillies manager Joe Girardi said. “Joey Wendle puts the ball in play. He’s not going to strike out. He’s going to put a tough at-bat on you and that’s what he did. He got a base hit and that’s the difference in the game ”
Sánchez singled in the fifth for a 4-1 lead.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Phillies: SS Jean Segura (sore wrist, jammed right shoulder) is day-to-day. … RHP Sam Coonrod (shoulder) was transferred to the 60-day injured list. “He’s basically going to have to start spring training over,” Girardi said. “It’s so he doesn’t rush and we don’t rush.”
Marlins: RHP Dylan Floro (shoulder) threw a bullpen before the game. … RHP Edward Cabrera (biceps) threw 20 pitches at the Marlins’ complex in Jupiter, Florida, on Wednesday as part of his rehab plan.
CROWD NOISE
Miami drew 31,184 fans for the home opener, its biggest crowd there since opening day in 2018. The Marlins’ ballpark holds 36,742.
PHILLIES MOVES
The Phillies reinstated RHP James Norwood off the bereavement list and selected the contract of RHP Andrew Bellatti from Triple-A Lehigh Valley. RHP Connor Brogdon and LHP Damon Jones were optioned to Lehigh Valley.
NEW BANNERS
The Marlins have finally added actual World Series banners, suspended from the roof beyond the left field foul pole, to commemorate the 1997 and 2003 championships. They replaced small pennants that had been in the same area of the ballpark since its opening in 2012.
UP NEXT
RHP Zach Eflin (0-0, 0.00), who had a 0.96 ERA in spring training and threw four shutout innings in his debut this season, starts for the Phillies against Miami RHP Pablo Lopez (0-0, 1.80) on Friday night.
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Arrivals and departures in North Dakota airports are at a standstill as more flights get canceled. Still, crews are hard at work making sure the runways are clear for when they resume.
Minot International Airport has closed the airfield for a couple of days as the storm continues to impact the state.
Crews have been working 24-7, managing the airfield and clearing runways.
“We are just continuously, like I said, continuously fighting this storm and continuing to run up and down the runway clearing snow so that we are able to open up right away as soon as the airlines do let us know that they will be operating out of here,” said Operations and Maintenance Manager Maria Romanick.
Romanick says flights could change depending on the weather and if the airfield is cleared by Thursday night.
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