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Chelsea are motivated to get REVENGE after booking their place in the FA Cup final, warns Ruben Loftus-Cheek... with the Blues midfielder desperate 'to get Liverpool back' after losing Carabao Cup final to the Reds
- Chelsea beat Crystal Palace 2-0 to book their place in May's FA Cup final
- Ruben Loftus-Cheek scored Chelsea's opener on their way to the victory
- Chelsea bidding to win FA Cup after being defeated in their last two finals
One of Chelsea's FA Cup semi-final goal-scorers has said the club is out for revenge after booking their place in next month's final.
Ruben Loftus-Cheek gave Chelsea the lead after 65 minutes before Mason Mount sealed the affair late on.
Speaking to ITV after the game, Loftus-Cheek said Chelsea were now out to avenge their agonising penalty shootout defeat to Liverpool in February's Carabao Cup final.
Ruben Loftus-Cheek's first goal at Wembley put Chelsea on the path to return in May
Chelsea will be bidding to win the cup in May after losing their last two FA Cup finals
Chelsea and Liverpool had played out a drama-filled 0-0 draw before Liverpool prevailed 11-10 on penalties after Kepa Arrizabalaga blazed his penalty high into the Liverpool end giving Jurgen Klopp's side the win.
He said: 'We want to get Liverpool back. It was a fantastic game (in the Carabao Cup final), it could have gone either way. We look forward to getting our revenge.'
Meanwhile, Loftus-Cheek also spoke of his own resilience and mentality after scoring his first goal in three years for his boyhood club.
'[A goal was] way overdue,' he said. 'It's been a tough road, injuries and going on loan. I always believed in myself and I always wanted to play for Chelsea.
'I thought just get a good contact on it and I think it took a little deflection. [It's my] first goal at Wembley.'
Liverpool beat Chelsea on penalties at Wembley back in February as they chase the quadruple
Having been introduced following Mateo Kovacic's first-half injury, Loftus-Cheek said that 'everyone' wants to start and that he just had to be 'ready to step in'.
'Everyone wants to play, the lads done well in the last couple of game. The strength in depth in the squad is fantastic and I have to be ready to step in. It looked a bit slow and I wanted to bring some energy,' he said.
'The reason why I'm still here is because of my mentality. I believe my time will come.'
Thomas Tuchel's side will face Klopp's in the domestic cup re-match on Saturday May 14.
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Companies and organizations need to act quickly and decisively when a crisis strikes. That’s especially true when despite its best efforts, a crisis strikes anyway.
Airbnb is a case in point.
According to the Washington Post, a shooting early today at an Airbnb in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania left two people dead and at least eight injured at a house party that was attended by about 200 people.
“More than 90 rounds were fired inside the house, prompting some partygoers to jump out of windows, Pittsburgh police chief Scott E. Schubert said at a news conference Sunday afternoon. Police said the shooting was from a property that had been rented via Airbnb...”
“It was a very chaotic scene. You had people who were fleeing — you know, just trying to get out of there,” Schubert said.“
Crisis Management Best Practices
In the aftermath of the country’s latest mass shooting, Airbnb appeared to be following several best practices for responding to and managing a crisis.
Immediately Issue A Statement
An Airbnb spokesperson said, “We share the Pittsburgh community’s outrage regarding this tragic gun violence. Our hearts go out to all who were impacted — including loved ones of those who lost their lives, injured victims and neighbors.
“Airbnb strictly bans parties, and we condemn the behavior that is alleged to have prompted this criminal gun violence.”
Tell People What You Have Done And Will Do
“We have reached out to the Pittsburgh Police Department as well as Mayor Gainey’s team to offer our support for their investigations, and we hope the people responsible for this bloodshed will be found quickly.”
The company said in their statement that “The booking guest has been issued a lifetime ban from Airbnb and we will be considering all legal options to hold this person accountable.”
Share What You Know
Airbnb’s spokespersons said “We can confirm that this was an unauthorized party, thrown without the knowledge or consent of the host,” and that the host had clearly stated their policy about parties on the property's listing page. According to their policy, no parties were allowed and any evidence of parities would result in a $500 fine.
Reiterate Company Policy
The company’s website noted that “As of August 20, 2020, Airbnb announced a global ban on all parties and events at Airbnb listings, including a cap on occupancy at 16, consistent with our community policies. This party ban applies to all future bookings on Airbnb, and it will remain in effect indefinitely, until further notice.”
List Previous Actions
Airbnb said it takes several steps to try to prevent parties at rental properties. The measures include:
- Adopting a policy that strictly bans parties.
- Operating a neighborhood support line so neighbors can flag any possible parties in real-time, as well as any listings that they believe to be “party houses”
- A 24/7 safety team that enforces the company’s party policies
- Conducting identity verification and background checks in order to use Airbnb in the U.S. (more information here on Airbnb background checks and crimes that result in removal from the platform).
- Using safety-focused technology that restricts certain reservations based on risk factors—including reservation attempts for certain local, entire home listings made by guests under the age of 25. This technology is aimed at trying to prevent unauthorized parties and has blocked thousands of distinct reservation attempts in the U.S.
Not The First Time
This was not the first mass shooting at an Airbnb rental property.
In 2019, ABC News reported that “Five partygoers were killed on Halloween night at a house in the affluent town of Orinda [California], just east of Berkeley, that had been rented through Airbnb. The owner of the home told the San Francisco Chronicle that he had rented out the house to a woman who told him she was planning to have a family reunion for about a dozen people.
“Instead, authorities said that upwards of 100 partygoers fled the house in panic after shots rang out. One witness told the Chronicle that most of the party's attendees were college students.
According to the BBC the incident led the company to banning ‘party houses.’ “CEO Brian Chesky said in a tweet the company would take steps to ‘combat unauthorized parties and get rid of abusive host and guest conduct.’
"We must do better, and we will. This is unacceptable," Mr. Chesky added.
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AUSTIN (KXAN) — Kelly Morgan Davis put his two week notice in with Child Protective Services this week. Davis, a transgender man who started his transition last year, says he “couldn’t morally continue” in the role after having to investigate the family of a transgender child under a directive from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott which says parents and doctors can face abuse investigations for transgender healthcare.
Davis says in Travis County, supervisors have been uniquely empathetic, but still, turnover is incredibly high, he said. Caseworkers usually have roughly 15 cases to manage, but are now facing 35-45 cases at a time — a product of understaffing and juggling state directives, Davis said.
“You have caseworkers calling in sick just because they need a break,” he explained. On top of the overwhelming case load, Davis says the problem is being compounded by the most recent directive from the governor, which targets trans youth and their families.
In a letter sent in February, the governor directed the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services “to conduct prompt and thorough investigations of any reported instances of Texas children being subjected to abusive gender-transitioning procedures.” His letter stated doctors and nurses could face punishments for failing to report such care and mentioned that DFPS should look into parents who pursue it for their kids.
The directive from Abbott follows Attorney General Ken Paxton issuing a 13-page legal opinion on Feb. 18 in which he argued that certain gender-affirming “procedures and treatments…when performed on children, can legally constitute child abuse” under Texas Family Code. In a news release publicizing this opinion, Paxton said in a statement, “I’ll do everything I can to protect against those who take advantage of and harm young Texans.”
One of those cases landed on Davis’ desk. Though given the option to recuse himself, Davis said he wanted the family being investigated to see a friendly face, someone to say, “you’re perfect and beautiful.”
“In my case, it was an exemplary family. Exemplary. The kind of family you wish and pray that every case we had, would have,” Davis said. But despite the caseload CPS workers are facing, Davis said the case wasn’t dropped, despite his findings that no abuse or neglect had taken place.
“All we do is protect children, that’s all we’re supposed to do. And then we’re genuinely in a path to hurt and, or terrify families,” he said. “To tell them anything else other than to walk into that home and applaud them is unthinkable.”
Davis said the state’s targeting of transgender families is just another political directive bogging down caseworkers at a time when they’re already jumping around “to the next biggest fire,” allowing some cases to fall through the cracks.
That’s also trickling down to other departments, Travis County staff testified this week. Leslie Hill, the managing attorney for the Office of Child Representation (OCR), said the county office that represents children involved in CPS cases in court, is taking on more work as a product of CPS losing workers and “institutional memory.”
“That creates instability in our cases and for our clients,” Hill said. “They’re in a crisis that is beyond any level of crisis I have ever seen on this docket, I’ve been working on this docket since 2006.”
This week, the Texas Tribune reported more than half a dozen child abuse investigators have resigned or are actively looking for a job as a result of the state directive. Davis is one of those people who has decided this directive from the state of Texas was the final straw.
“What I’m being told to do is wrong,” Davis said. “They [transgender youth] are talented and intelligent and will make the most amazing adults, and that’s all we’re begging for, these beautiful children to get the opportunity to be beautiful adults. That’s it.”
KXAN reached out to DFPS earlier this week for a statement on the recent resignations to which DFPS replied:
“In all investigations we follow state law to determine if abuse or neglect has occurred, and we will continue to do so.”
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Gamecocks blend in high-profile transfers in spring
South Carolina coach Shane Beamer won't ever turn down someone who can improve his team. He believes he's added plenty of those players this spring.
The Gamecocks wrapped up spring workouts with the Garnet and Black game on Saturday night. Former Oklahoma quarterback Spencer Rattler, a Heisman Trophy favorite before last season, completed 8 of 10 passes for 79 yards. Wake Forest's leading rusher the past two seasons, Christian Beal-Smith, ran for 18 yards and the scrimmage's only rushing touchdown.
Antwane Wells Jr., a record-setting receiver at James Madison, caught three passes for 31 yards.
Ex-North Carolina State defensive end Terrell Dawkins led all defenders with 2 1/2 tackles for loss.
"I'll continue to say it for a long, long time," Beamer said. "We're about competition. The more we can create competition at certain positions, the better."
Especially on offense, where Beamer hopes to transform a group ranked next to last in yards and points per game in the Southeastern Conference last season.
Beamer and his staff worked the transfer portal to find players for the next step forward after going 7-6 with a bowl win in his head coaching debut. This year, that begins with Rattler, a five-star prospect out of high school who excelled with the Sooners before losing his job in midseason last fall.
Rattler's past and future teammate, tight end Austin Stogner - he's not expected on campus until later this spring - should combo up again with the quarterback.
Beal-Smith ran for 1,336 yards and 12 touchdowns the past two seasons. Wells set single-season records for receiving yards and touchdowns a year ago for James Madison.
"We're really deep in our skill positions," Rattler said Saturday night. "So that makes my job easier."
The transfer boost is not all offense. Dawkins had 4 1/2 sacks as a freshman for the Wolfpack two years ago before injuries slowed him.
Most recently, South Carolina got a commitment from coveted Arkansas State wideout Corey Rucker, who had 59 catches for 826 yards and nine touchdowns.
Offensive coordinator Marcus Satterfield got the brunt of blame from fans for South Carolina's problems moving the ball. He's excited the newcomers have shown leadership along with skill this spring.
Satterfield, also quarterbacks coach, wasn't sure what to expect from Rattler. He's found a willing pupil and avid learner - "He's an elite notetaker," the coach said - who remembers everything he's told and shows it on the field.
Rattler's "personality and competitiveness just keeps rubbing off on the offense," Satterfield said. "He gives our guys some confidence to go out there and succeed."
Beal-Smith sees a hunger to improve among his new teammates that reminds him of Wake Forest, which went from 4-5 in 2020 to 11-3 and an ACC Atlantic Division title this past year.
"Good to great," was the Demon Deacons slogan a season ago. Beal-Smith said that fits the Gamecocks, too.
"A lot of potential," he said. "We have to build a tight team chemistry, knowing that we can rely on somebody next to us."
Satterfield said Beal-Smith's addition (they call him CBS for short) has been a boost for a running back room that lost its two leading rushers in Kevin Harris and ZaQuandre White to the NFL draft.
Beal-Smith has shown leadership and direction to help the Gamecocks younger backs, Satterfield said.
"We´re all tight, all close," Beal-Smith said. "We're not going to let each other fail."
That's the attitude Beamer, in his second season as coach, wants from everyone he adds, be it as a transfer or right out of high school.
Rattler said he's learned more about the game in a few months at South Carolina than at any point of his career, including his three, largely successful years with the Sooners. Bigger things are ahead after a successful spring.
"I just feel like we´re way more educated on the offense now," Rattler said. "Coaches, I feel, trust us more with what we see."
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Clean energy's dirty secret: How push for modern technology has made Chinese pond toxic
A tailings pond lies on the west of the Chinese city Baotou, one filled with a black grey sludge of toxic and radioactive material.
Sunday 17 April 2022 18:04, UK
There is an open wound in Baotou. This city in Inner Mongolia, northern China, is home to more than two million people.
A lake lies on the west of the city, one filled with a black grey sludge of toxic and radioactive material.
This is a tailings pond, a quaint name for what is really a dumping ground. Baotou is the global capital for rare earth elements - metals that are vital to modern technology and especially renewable energy.
This pond is clean energy's dirty secret. It is the by-product of rare earth processing. It is open to the air but worse it is seeping into the ground below, poisoning the water.
The Chinese authorities are aware of the problem. That's why they're following us: at least eight cars always on our tail for three days. They question anyone we speak to and eventually prevent us from speaking to them altogether, citing COVID-19 regulations.
But the locals still want to speak, mainly because they are unhappy that government promises to clean the mess up have not been kept.
In the villages surrounding the pond, a woman sitting on a sofa on the side of the street tells us "the water is bad - bad."
"We asked them to give us something to filter it but they didn't," she says before the officials cut her off.
Along the same road, a farmer who has just finished watering his field says: "Our water is not very good. It doesn't meet the standard of drinking water for humans or animals."
He says that in another village not far away, people got sick.
"It's called Dalahai village. The village was polluted - 30 to 40% of the villagers got cancer," he says.
"After they found the pollution, the government moved all villagers to somewhere else. They banned local villagers from farming on the land."
"Actually, we have also been seriously polluted," he adds, saying that they now have to rely on wells more than 200 metres deep to avoid the worst of the pollution.
The village was moved about five miles away - a relatively newly built residential compound. Fields farmed for generations swapped for high rises.
An old man in a small park inside describes old Dalahai.
"It's unsuitable for living anymore," he says. "It's polluted by the tailings pond of Baotou Steel company. People got sick. So many."
But he would still rather be back home.
"Generally, I think, the life here is not as good as before in the village," he says. "We don't get used to the current lives in buildings. We preferred to live in the village.
"The water is still not good."
For years, Baotou has been a boom town. Deng Xiaoping, China's leader after Chairman Mao, said: "The Middle East has oil, China has rare earths." And Baotou was at the very centre of that.
"The policy priority up to the end of the first decade of the 21st century was really around production first, development first and clean up later," says Julie Klinger, an assistant professor of geography at the University of Delaware and the author of Rare Earth Frontiers.
"There are much wider scale impacts in the region that results from several decades of large-scale industrial extraction and processing. And these are mainly soil pollution, water pollution and detrimental effects not just for people, but also for livestock, animals, vegetation, fishery resources and what have you.
"So much so that public health researchers in China have identified a series of specific forms of cancer that are associated with exposure to contaminants from the rare earth and iron mining industry."
Prof Klinger says that as well as cancers in people, livestock also became sick with skeletal fluorosis. "The teeth continue to grow and they become very brittle so that they can no longer eat and they eventually starve to death."
This is not entirely China's fault. Western countries were happy to outsource the dirty, dangerous work or rare earth mining and processing to China, where the environmental regulations were more lax, rather than dig in their own backyard.
Since 2009, China has changed tack, putting more emphasis on cleaning up the pollution, and focusing on the "high quality" development.
The villagers' testimony shows that problem is some way from being solved, despite those efforts. Neither the local government nor Baogang, the state-owned company that runs the tailings pond, responded to multiple requests for comment.
Right now, Baotou presents two questions, one pressing, the other longer-term.
Water is still leaching from the tailings pond towards the nearby Yellow River - China's "mother river", its basin home to 160 million people. Agriculture there depends on that water not facing the same contamination that doomed Dalahai village.
Second, rare earths are vital to the transition towards green energy. The necessity to make that transition should not come at the cost of laying waste to the environment and to people's lives.
Countries should "make sure that the urgency of needing to acquire these raw materials in order to build our way out of fossil fuel dependence isn't used as a mechanism to undermine democratic decisions and collaborative design," Prof Klinger says.
"It's not that we don't have the technology or the know-how to mine and process rare earths in a more socially and environmentally responsible manner.
"It's that we have created market conditions that fundamentally disincentivize any of that sort of activity because price, the lowest possible price, remains the determining factor for whether an industry sinks or swims."
Otherwise, this new industrial revolution risks repeating the mistakes of the old one.
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DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday afternoon's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 3 Midday" game were:
5-4-9
(five, four, nine)
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday afternoon's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 3 Midday" game were:
5-4-9
(five, four, nine)
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DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday afternoon's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
4-6-8-2
(four, six, eight, two)
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday afternoon's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
4-6-8-2
(four, six, eight, two)
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Two Lancashire ‘Stop Oil’ activists arrested amid widespread energy protests
Two Lancashire activists were among nine people charged after a climate group held a demonstration at an oil terminal in Kingsbury, Warwickshire.
Just Stop Oil activists protested in the early hours of Friday at the Kingsbury terminal near Tamworth, Staffordshire, as well as the Navigator Oil terminal in Thurrock and Grays oil terminal, both in Essex, as part of their campaign to demand the Government stops new oil and gas projects.
Diana Martin, 76, of Halton, Lancashire, Christian Murray-Leslie, 77, of Melbourne, Derbyshire, Daniel Shaw, 36, of Northampton, Sandra Elsworth, of Morecambe, Amy Pritchard, 37, of London, Simon Milner-Edwards, 65, of Manchester, Ben Taylor, 27, of no fixed address, David Nixon, 35, of Barnsley, and Gwen Harrison, 44, of Kendal, have all been charged with obstructing or disrupting a person engaged in lawful activity, Warwickshire Police said.
They were due to appear at Coventry Magistrates' Court on Saturday. Three other people remained in custody.
Meanwhile, two people scaled a London landmark on Saturday to hang a banner as protests against fossil fuels continued for a seventh day.
A man and a woman climbed up two pillars on Marble Arch in central London to hoist a green banner, which was about 10 metres wide and read "End fossil fuels now", shortly before 6pm.
By 9pm, 40 people had been arrested at the demonstration by campaign group Extinction Rebellion.
The action came after protesters had gathered in Hyde Park earlier in the day and paraded through the capital's streets.
The protesters waved flags, set off orange flares and danced in the street while music played on speakers. Soon afterwards they settled in the road next to Marble Arch.
A group of eight activists later locked themselves on to a car in the road, while two glued themselves to the roof.
The woman who scaled the arch spoke to police surrounding her on the ground below. She said: "Are you going to arrest me? There's been no criminal damage.
"I think you should let me go."
Dozens of officers were at the scene.
Shortly after 6.30pm, the Metropolitan Police said the force had imposed a Section 14(1) public order on the group to clear the road by 6pm.
It covered from Marble Arch gyratory, encompassing Park Lane, Oxford Street, Tyburn Way, Edgware Road, Bayswater Road and Cumberland Gate.
The Metropolitan Police tweeted: "Divisions are still in place in the Marble Arch area. As of 21.00hrs, 40 people have been arrested."
Earlier on Saturday, six people were arrested after activists climbed on to a Shell oil tanker in Bayswater Road, yards away from Marble Arch.
Images from the scene show people gathered around the tanker, some holding Extinction Rebellion flags, while one man had a sign which read: "End fossil fuels now."
Olympic gold medal-winning canoeist Etienne Stott and fellow British Olympian Laura Baldwin were among the demonstrators, Extinction Rebellion said.
A spokesperson for Shell said the company agrees that society "needs to take urgent action" on climate change. "Shell has a clear target to become a net-zero emissions business by 2050, in step with society," they added.
The Met said six people were arrested for vehicle interference, and the road had reopened by 12pm.
Essex Police said on Saturday they had charged 23 people in connection with trespassing in Thurrock.
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Police have arrested a suspect in connection with a shooting at a busy shopping mall in South Carolina’s capital on Saturday that left 14 people injured.
Columbia Police Chief W.H. “Skip” Holbrook said 22-year-old Jewayne M. Price, who was one of three people initially detained by law enforcement as a person of interest, remains in police custody and is expected to be charged with unlawful carrying of a pistol.
It is not immediately known if Price has an attorney who could speak on his behalf.
Fourteen people were injured during the shooting at Columbiana Centre, Holbrook said in a news release Saturday. The victims ranged in age from 15 to 73.
Holbrook said no fatalities have been reported but that nine people were shot and five people suffered injuries while attempting to flee the mall for safety.
Police said the 73-year-old victim continues to receive medical treatment, but the other victims have been released from local hospitals or will be released shortly.
“We don’t believe this was random,” Holbrook said. “We believe they knew each other and something led to the gunfire.”
Investigators believe that at least three suspects displayed firearms inside the mall but are working to determine how many suspects fired weapons. Police said at least one firearm was seized.
Daniel Johnson said he and his family were visiting from Alabama and were eating in the food court when they first heard shots ring out and started seeing people running.
Johnson said people were screaming for their children and spouses, knocking over tables in the food court as they fled.
“Everybody was trying to get outside,” Johnson said. “When I was coming out, you could see baby strollers turned over, people’s phones and left keys. It was kind of a hectic situation.”
Johnson said he gathered his wife, daughter and son and began heading toward the exit after letting the crowd clear out for a bit.
“My biggest thing was — and not to sound selfish — was to make sure that our family was OK and to get them out safely because this is not something that we love to do for Easter weekend.”
Heavy police presence continued in the area hours after the shooting, though officers began letting more traffic through the streets surrounding the shopping centers and strip malls that are usually packed on weekends. Officers were also stationed outside a nearby hotel designated as a reunification area for people at the scene of the shooting and their families.
Workers from a couple of stores remained clustered in the mostly empty parking lot Saturday evening, waiting for police to let them back inside to retrieve their car keys and personal belongings so they could leave. They said they did not hear or see anything during the shooting but followed the mall’s alert system and were evacuated by police shortly after. They declined to give their names, citing company policies.
“Today’s isolated, senseless act of violence is extremely upsetting and our thoughts are with everyone impacted,” Columbiana Centre said in a statement. “We are grateful for the quick response and continued support of our security team and our partners in law enforcement.”
The shooting is the latest in a rash of shootings at or near malls across the country.
A 15-year-old boy was shot in the head Wednesday outside Brooklyn’s Atlantic Terminal Mall. His injuries were not believed to be life-threatening. Officials said he was with a group of boys when they got into a dispute with a second group.
On Tuesday, a Southern California shoe store owner mistakenly shot a 9-year-old girlwhile firing at two shoplifters at the Mall of Victor Valley, police said.
And earlier this month, police saidsix people were killed and 12 others wounded in Sacramento, California, during a gunfight between rival gangs as bars closed in a busy area near the Downtown Commons shopping mall and the state Capitol.
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DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday afternoon's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 3 Midday" game were:
5-4-9
(five, four, nine)
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday afternoon's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 3 Midday" game were:
5-4-9
(five, four, nine)
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| 2022-04-17T19:06:37Z
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Hampton: Authorities in South Carolina say they are investigating shooting at a club in Hampton County on Sunday that left at least nine people injured. It was the second mass shooting in the state in as many days.
The State Law Enforcement Division said in an email there were no reported fatalities in the Easter morning shooting at the club in Hampton County. No information was immediately available on the severity of the injuries.
The SLED says it was asked to investigate by the Hampton County Sheriff's Office. Hampton County is roughly about 129 kilometers west of Charleston.
The shooting comes a day after gunfire erupted at a busy mall in the state capital of Columbia. Nine people were shot and five people were injured while trying to flee the scene at Columbiana Centre, Columbia Police Chief W.H. ``Skip'' Holbrook said in a news release Saturday. The victims ranged in age from 15 to 73.
The Columbia Police Department announced the arrest of 22-year-old Jewayne M. Price, who was one of three people initially detained by law enforcement as a person of interest in the mall shooting. Price is scheduled to have a bond hearing at 2 pm Sunday on charges of unlawful carrying of a pistol. It is not immediately known if Price has an attorney who could speak on his behalf.
Police said the 73-year-old victim continues to receive medical treatment, but the other victims have been released from local hospitals or will be released shortly.
``We don't believe this was random,'' Holbrook said. ``We believe they knew each other and something led to the gunfire.''
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Storm Prediction Ctr, Norman, OK Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, April 17, 2022
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE FOR WS 136
NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK
145 PM CDT SUN APR 17 2022
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 136 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM CDT
FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS
TX
. TEXAS COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE
BANDERA BASTROP BEXAR
BLANCO BURNET CALDWELL
COMAL GILLESPIE GONZALES
GUADALUPE HAYS KENDALL
KERR LLANO MEDINA
TRAVIS WILLIAMSON WILSON
The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northwestern Caddo Parish in northwestern Louisiana...
Northwestern Bossier Parish in northwestern Louisiana...
Eastern Marion County in northeastern Texas...
Southeastern Cass County in northeastern Texas...
* Until 245 PM CDT.
* At 140 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Lodi, or 16
miles south of Atlanta, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect
wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Shreveport, Bossier City, Vivian, Blanchard, Benton, Oil City,
Mooringsport, Hosston, Belcher, Gilliam, Lodi, Smithland, Fosters,
Kildare, Gray, Dixie, Alden Bridge, Rocky Mount, Caddo Lake and
Ferguson.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH
136 IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
IN TEXAS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 18 COUNTIES
IN SOUTH CENTRAL TEXAS
BANDERA BASTROP BEXAR
BLANCO BURNET CALDWELL
COMAL GILLESPIE GONZALES
GUADALUPE HAYS KENDALL
KERR LLANO MEDINA
TRAVIS WILLIAMSON WILSON
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF AUSTIN, BANDERA, BASTROP, BLANCO,
BOERNE, BURNET, FLORESVILLE, FREDERICKSBURG, GEORGETOWN,
GONZALES, HONDO, KERRVILLE, LLANO, LOCKHART, NEW BRAUNFELS,
SAN ANTONIO, SAN MARCOS, AND SEGUIN.
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern Kimble
County through 200 PM CDT...
At 144 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11
miles southeast of Segovia, moving southeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
The Intersection Of I-10 And Us 290 and I-10 Near The Kimble-Kerr
County Line.
This includes Interstate 10 between Mile Markers 472 and 477.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
LAT...LON 3044 9953 3039 9930 3029 9930 3029 9963
TIME...MOT...LOC 1844Z 296DEG 23KT 3034 9951
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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Rashid Khan (40 off 21) and David Miller's unbeaten (94 of 51) knock helped Gujarat Titans edge Chennai Super Kings by 3 wickets on Sunday at the MCA Stadium in Pune. Gujarat Titans scored 62 runs in the last four overs, thanks to late hitting from Rashid and Miller which turned the tide in their favour.
Invited to bat, CSK posted 169 for five, riding on Ruturaj Gaikwad's 48-ball 73 and Ambati Ruyudu's 46 off 31 balls.
After having struggled in IPL 2022 season so far, Gaikwad found his groove on Sunday, helping his side to a fight-worthy total, wherein he was ably supported by skipper Ravindra Jadeja's unbeaten 22-run knock.
READ| WATCH: GT spinner Rashid Khan whacks HUGE six against Chennai Super Kings
In reply, David Miller smashed an unbeaten 51-ball 94, while stand-in skipper Rashid Khan slammed a 21-ball 40 as GT chased down the total with one ball to spare.
wins in days! #SeasonOfFirsts #AavaDe #GTvCSK pic.twitter.com/EEQQJz7zJZ — Gujarat Titans (@gujarat_titans) April 17, 2022
In the absence of skipper Hardik Pandya, Gujarat Titans got off to a shaky start, losing Vijay Shankar and Shubman Gill early on, and they were reeling at 87/5 after 12.4 overs, when stand-in skipper Rashid Khan joined David Miller in the centre to swing the tie in his side's favour.
Rashid even stuck four consecutive boundaries off Chris Jordan's 18th over, which left CSK fearing the worst. The match nearly turned on its head, as Dwayne Bravo appeared to have turned it around for his side, dismissing Khan and his replacement Alzarri Joseph on consecutive deliveries.
READ| CSK vs GT: Ruturaj Gaikwad strikes 50, netizens credit Virat Kohli for helping him
But Miller kept his calm to lead his side to their fifth win in IPL 2022, which would take GT to the top of the table.
What a knock this by @DavidMillerSA12. Takes his team home as @gujarat_titans win by 3 wickets.
Scorecard - https://t.co/53tJkfVxUY #GTvCSK #TATAIPL pic.twitter.com/FLghysrL4G — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 17, 2022
Earlier, Gaikwad returned to form with a scintillating inning, which was studded with five sixes and as many fours, while Rayudu had four hits to the fence and two maximums.
For GT, Alzarri Joseph (2/34) took two wickets, while Mohammed Shami (1/20) and Yash Dayal (1/40) claimed one each
With inputs from PTI
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Student, 25, dies while performing in reenactment of Jesus's crucifixion - with audience members thinking it was 'part of the drama'
- Sule Ambrose, 25, died during a Good Friday reenactment of Jesus' crucifixion
- 'When it happened we thought it was a joke and part of the drama', a witness said
- Ambrose was training to be a priest. He slumped and began bleeding during play
- The cause of Sule's sudden death remains entirely unknown, the seminary said
A university student died while acting in a recreation of Jesus's crucifixion - and onlookers thought it was part of the act.
Sule Ambrose, 25, was training to be a priest at the Clariantian University seminary in Nekede, south eastern Nigeria.
Ambrose took the part of Simon Peter, Jesus's most important Disciple, dressing up in a long white toga for the Good Friday reenactment.
But he slumped on the ground during the performance and began bleeding.
Onlookers thought it was part of the reenactment, local media reported.
Sule Ambrose, 25 (pictured centre right), played Simon Peter in the crucifixion reenactment
Sule (pictured outside the seminary in social media photos) wanted to become a priest
Eyewitness Micheal Eluwa told Vanguard: 'Initially when it happened we thought it was a joke, and that it was part of the drama.
'It was when he could not get up that was when we knew it was a serious matter and he was rushed to a school hospital.
'Later, when the case became worse, he was taken to a nearly Federal Medical Center. It was from there we heard he could not survive it.'
Ambrose (pictured under the green line) acts out the Last Supper during the Good Friday play
Sule was remembered in a Facebook post by the National Association of Philosophy Students
The cause of Ambrose's death remains entirely unknown, the seminary confirmed.
News of his tragic death follows suggestions by a leading scholar that Jesus died after dislocating his shoulder carrying the cross.
Retired neurologist Patrick Pullicino said Jesus died of complexities related to his shoulder wound, rather than anything else.
The Rev. Prof Pullicino has written a scientific paper about his theory and published it in the Catholic Medical Quarterly.
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The day Teresa Beatty learned she owed the state more than $83,600, she said, she had to ask what for.
That’s when Beatty, who reportedly spent about two years in prison roughly 20 years before she learned of her debt, discovered Connecticut can collect money from former inmates for the costs of incarceration.
If enacted in time, pending state legislation could bring relief for people like Beatty, who said she now worries about having the financial means to put a roof over her head. House Bill No. 5390, which would repeal the state’s prison debt statutes, is one step closer to becoming law after the Judiciary Committee green-lighted it late last month.
Connecticut brings in between $4 million and $6 million annually using the prison debt statutes, according to the Department of Administrative Services, which handles debt collection.
The DAS did not provide data on how many former inmates pay money on prison debt each year, but it did provide an overview of how the funds fit into its entire debt collection program.
“DAS collections collects just under $70 million dollars from roughly a couple thousand parties annually,” spokesperson Lora Rae Anderson said in an email. “Prison debt makes up for less than 10% of those dollars, at $4-6 million.”
“DAS takes action on these cases through referrals,” she said.
Those referrals come from the Department of Social Services, the Department of Correction, attorneys, health care facilities, complaints from the general public, the insurance intercept database, probate court and other entities, according to Anderson.
“After receiving a referral, DAS verifies that the state should be taking collections action based on state law and regulations, and moves forward with contacting the appropriate parties,” she wrote.
Asked whether the DAS collects money from people who were imprisoned as juveniles, Anderson deferred to the DOC.
DOC spokesman Andrius Banevicius said the prison debt statute does not distinguish between juveniles and adults, but deferred back to DAS for information on whether the state actually collects on people who were incarcerated as minors.
“In essence DAS still does the collection,” he said. “I’m not aware of any juveniles being charged in recent memory.”
“If they do not distinguish (between juveniles and adults), we wouldn’t,” Anderson said in a follow-up email. “We follow their guidelines.”
When the state comes knocking
During the 2019-20 fiscal year, inmates accrued $249 of debt for every day spent behind bars, according to a lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union of Connecticut that seeks to stop the practice. Beatty is a plaintiff in that lawsuit.
The state does not appear to go after property such as regular wages but may come after funds earned in certain circumstances, such as lottery winnings, lawsuit proceeds and inheritance money, according to a 2018 report from the Office of Legislative Research.
The state also has a claim to “certain federal, state, or municipal pension, annuity, insurance contracts, and similar items that are for government employee retirement benefits,” the report says.
If someone who has prison debt wins money from a legal action, “the state’s claim is a lien against the proceeds,” the report says.
“The maximum amount of the claim is the full cost of the inmate’s incarceration or 50% of the proceeds, minus certain expenses, whichever is less,” it says.
Similar guidelines apply when a former inmate is receiving an inheritance, and that’s why Beatty found herself with bill for about $83,700 years after she left prison.
‘I’ve already paid my debt to society’
A Stamford resident, Beatty has spent 51 years living in the same home, she said. She cared for her ailing mother there, according to the ACLU lawsuit.
But when Beatty’s mother died in 2020, the lawsuit says, the estate was to be divided among the surviving children.
Beatty now expects the probate court to order the house sold, she said.
“I was 7 years old when my parents bought the home, and in a matter of a month or two I’m not gonna know where I’m going,” she said.
The ACLU lawsuit estimates Beatty will receive about $230,000 from the sale and says she needs that money to acquire new housing.
But because Beatty spent time in prison in the early 2000s “for charges stemming from being caught with drugs,” according to the lawsuit, the state is demanding about one-third of her inheritance.
Beatty is a mother and grandmother, she said, and she cares for her brother, who is disabled. She works as a certified nursing assistant and has provided in-home services to the same 91-year-old woman for the past six years, she said.
She worked hard to turn her life around and stay clean after getting out of prison, she said.
“My mom died in 2020 and now they’re coming after me for my little inheritance,” said Beatty.“I just think it’s wrong. I think I’ve already paid my debt to society. Why do I have to pay twice?”
“I don’t have money to pay anybody,” she said. “I’m gonna be homeless.”
When asked about the bill to repeal prison debt, Dan Barrett, legal director of the Connecticut ACLU and an attorney representing Beatty, said he supports taking “these oppressive laws off the books.”
“(Beatty) is at risk right now of losing the inheritance that her mother left her, which she needs to put a roof over her and her family’s heads,” he said in a written statement. “The question of whether or not our named clients’ or other clients’ suffering would be stopped by legislation would depend entirely on what the language enacted said, which could change at any point in the legislative process — if the statute went away starting on July 1, for instance, Ms. Beatty would still have to fight against the state before then.”
State Rep. Steve Stafstrom, D-Bridgeport, said the bill would “repeal the lien process altogether” so that even if someone was in prison before the bill passed, they would not owe the state money.
The legislation also is meant to end ongoing collections processes, he said.
“I think we probably have to double-check the language, but as one of the chief proponents of this bill certainly it’s my intent that this bill would end those collections processes,” he said.
But there is one caveat: if the state already has collected debt, Stafstrom said, it would not return the money.
Debt ‘looms’ over reformed offenders
After serving 171/2 years on a homicide charge, Da’ee Muhammad McKnight said, he was released from prison 17 years ago. Since then, he has worked hard to prevent situations like his own from recurring, he said.
McKnight works for Family Re-entry Inc., a Norwalk-based organization that helps incarcerated individuals successfully reenter society. He is a key advocate for the bill to repeal prison debt.
The state twice took money from McKnight after he won proceeds from personal injury lawsuits related to car crashes, McKnight said.
And he’s still not out of the woods. The state can collect on prison debt for 20 years following an inmate’s release, he said.
“I have to have this looming over my head for 20 years,” said McKnight, who argues the system is “not only morally wrong, but it’s legally wrong.”
McKnight was sentenced in 1988, he said, years before the prison debt statutes became law, yet still has been subject to them.
McKnight also said his sentencing documents waived all fines, a point that ties in with an argument in the ACLU lawsuit.
The lawsuit contends prison debt violates the Excessive Fines Clause of the U.S. Constitution. It says Beatty’s conviction carried a maximum fine of $10,000, the amount associated with a Class C felony, and that the court waived the fine during sentencing.
Yet the state’s prison debt claims against Beatty’s inheritance far exceeds what she could have been fined as a punitive measure.
Trying to move forward
State Rep. Robyn Porter, D-New Haven, sees prison debt collection as “double jeopardy.”
People released from prison have the chance to restore their families and finances and become better citizens, Porter said. Especially in Black and brown communities disproportionately affected by economic disadvantage and incarceration rates, Porter said, money from sources such as an inheritance can help build generational wealth.
Prison debt makes that harder.
“I think after years of not being able financially to take care of yourself and your family, to have something like that happen after you’ve paid your time, you’ve done your time. It’s just — it’s not fair,” she said.
But will the bill pass?
On March 29, the Judiciary Committee voted 28-11 to move it forward, a vote that fell largely among party lines but received support from a handful of Republicans.
Many who spoke against the bill, including Sen. John Kissel, R-Enfield, said they thought the prison debt system could be reformed but did not want to do away with it altogether.
“I think it’s worthwhile to try to make sure that there is some compensation if for no other reason than managing money and knowing that there are some debts that you incur that you have to pay back over time,” he said during the March 29 Judiciary Committee hearing, according to a recording available online.
He also worried about the “hole” the legislation would leave in the budget.
“(Prison debt collection) actually raises about $6 million a year, and so for us to just move forward with this legislation and toss this program away, that’s gonna create a hole of $6 million,” he said. “There’s programs out there that are going begging for less than that.”
Legislators currently are having conversations about working the legislation into the budget package, according to Stafstrom.
“Obviously it’s a short legislative session. ... We’re getting short on time,” the Bridgeport lawmaker said when asked whether he thought the bill would pass. “But I’m hopeful that we’ll be able to do at least some piece of this bill as we get toward a final budget package.”
It is time to repeal the prison debt statutes, he said.
“It’s far more advantageous to be smart on crime and invest in rehabilitation and preventing recidivism,” he said. “The lien process runs counter to that goal.”
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USA Football has taken another major step in coaching education on the youth level, having its youth coach certification accredited by the U.S. Center for Coaching Excellence.
The governing body for the sport in this country joins track and field as the only such organizations with USCCE accreditation for coach education curricula.
“The USCCE is proud to accredit coaching education programs like USA Football,” said USCCE President Kristen Dieffenbach, “that have focused on providing an evidence-based educational support system to coaches — particularly the volunteer youth sport coaches — that provides them with the knowledge, skills and resources they need to teach young people within sport, and to provide great experiences and outcomes.”
Since 2013, more than 900,000 USA Football youth coaching certifications have been completed. That figure includes youth coaches who have completed the certification more than once during the past 10 years. USA Football, a member of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee, trains and certifies more tackle and flag football coaches than any organization in the United States. In the past decade, certifications have been completed by coaches in all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and 10 countries across four continents.
As more and more parents and, in some cases, football novices, have gotten involved in coaching youngsters, the need for well-structured, in-depth courses focusing on safety, age-appropriate actions, and equipment have become necessary. The youth coach certification program is the centerpiece for that.
“USA Football is a leader among sport organizations in the United States,” Dieffenbach said. “They have created a comprehensive teaching-based coaching education program that supports the development of the knowledge and skills an individual needs to provide ‘right age, right stage’ coaching that aligns with USA Football’s long-term athletic development framework. The alignment of their coaching education with their athlete development guidelines supports a system ... that prioritizes both quality development and participation experiences for all involved.”
The accredited certification encompasses athlete health and safety; abuse prevention; skill and technique development for tackling and blocking; and the Football Development Model, which was created by a group of medical, football, and athlete development experts to deliver age-appropriate teaching methods. Updated for the 2022 season, it delivers customized certification pathways for coaches based on their certification history and the game type they coach, spanning flag through tackle football.
“Today’s news underscores how USA Football remains at the forefront of coach education for our children and their families,” said Dr. Gerard Gioia, Children’s National Hospital Neuropsychology Division chief who also chairs USA Football’s medical advisory panel. “USA Football’s certification represents the best of youth sports. From player safety to exciting player skill development, this is what 21st century youth sports coach preparation looks like, and it is what moms and dads should expect from a sport’s national governing body. USA Football does vitally important work, advancing youth athletes’ health and wellness through a terrific team sport for our kids.”
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BALTIMORE (AP) — Nestor Cortes of the New York Yankees pitched an immaculate inning against Baltimore, striking out the side on nine pitches in the fourth Sunday.
Cortes retired Anthony Santander on a called strike, a foul ball and a foul tip. Then he got Ryan McKenna on a swinging strike and two called strikes. Robinson Chirinos went down on a swinging strike, a called strike and another swinging strike.
Cortes also struck out the side in the second. He had 12 strikeouts through five innings.
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WFO SHREVEPORT Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, April 17, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
1245 PM CDT Sun Apr 17 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern Marion,
southern Cass, Morris, southeastern Titus and east central Camp
Counties through 145 PM CDT...
At 1245 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Rocky Branch, or 13 miles northeast of Pittsburg, moving east at 30
mph.
HAZARD...Nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Daingerfield, Linden, Hughes Springs, Lone Star, Naples, Omaha,
Bivins, Cason, Lodi, Jenkins, Rocky Branch, Kildare, Fairview,
Avinger, Marietta and Pruett.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 700 PM CDT for
northeastern Texas.
LAT...LON 3300 9489 3327 9476 3301 9409 3276 9420
TIME...MOT...LOC 1745Z 290DEG 27KT 3309 9476
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...<30 MPH
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southern Mason
County through 130 PM CDT...
At 1246 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Streeter, moving southeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and nickel size hail.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Mason, Art, Loyal Valley, Grit, Streeter, Hedwigs Hill, Hilda,
Koockville and Us-87 Near The Mason-Gillespie County Line.
LAT...LON 3050 9928 3064 9948 3082 9937 3072 9897
3053 9896 3050 9898
TIME...MOT...LOC 1746Z 299DEG 21KT 3071 9936
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central Coryell
At 1248 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Evant, or 17 miles south of Hamilton, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Half inch hail.
Gatesville, Evant, Fort Gates and South Mountain.
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 3134 9809 3147 9818 3156 9800 3157 9759
3154 9757 3120 9766 3119 9767
TIME...MOT...LOC 1748Z 277DEG 31KT 3145 9808
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
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NEW DELHI, April 17: India's manufacturing push, backed by favourable policies, is timely and positions the country strongly to grab a massive opportunity in the electronics hardware space amid Covid-induced supply chain disruptions and global trust deficit around China, according to HCL cofounder Ajai Chowdhry.
Chowdhry -- who is part of the IT ministry-constituted advisory panel of experts that will steer objectives and provide guidance on the semiconductor program -- exuded confidence that India can emerge as a "reliable partner" for the world when it comes to hardware production and chip-making.
The policy push around manufacturing has set a fertile ground for transforming the country into a global powerhouse for electronics and semiconductor production, he believes.
"All in all, I think it is a fantastic policy. And I think it has become more critical in the current situation. The global trust deficit around China means there is a great opportunity for us not only to sell semiconductor chips from India but also hardware products that are made in India," Chowdhry told PTI.
India needs to now move swiftly to grab the opportunity, and position itself as an alternative to China for semiconductors and hardware.
"The world is looking for alternatives in this situation where supply chains are becoming very difficult, and India can emerge as a reliable partner, because we are recognised like that," he said.
Globally, the recurring waves of Covid and geopolitical implications of the Russia-Ukraine war have cast uncertainties over the costs and supply chains, but this has also delivered an unexpected "tailwind" for manufacturing.
"For electronics, I think it is a tailwind because, in a manner, it is going to drive us to do more in semiconductor and electronics hardware," Chowdhry said.
Chowdhry is one of the six founders of HCL. For the last five decades, he has been at the forefront of building the electronics industry in India. He is also a member of the newly-formed advisory committee that will provide necessary guidance to the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) executives.
The panel will also provide insights and suggestions to develop a sustainable semiconductor and display ecosystem in India, while offering inputs for building a resilient supply chain, promoting investments, financing mechanisms, global engagement, and research and innovation for the semiconductors and display ecosystem.
The government has rolled out an ambitious Rs 76,000-crore program for development of semiconductor and display manufacturing ecosystem in the country. It aims to provide financial support to companies investing in semiconductors, display manufacturing and design ecosystem, in a bid to cement India's growing clout in the global electronics value chains.
The program has four key schemes that cover setting up of semiconductor fabs (fabrication plants) in India; setting up of display fabs; scheme for establishing compound semiconductors / silicon photonics / sensors fab and semiconductor assembly, testing, marking and packaging (ATMP) facilities in India; as well as a Design Linked Incentive (DLI) component. �PTI
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ADAMS COUNTY, Colo. — Two people were hurt after an Adams County deputy used his vehicle to stop a wrong-way driver on eastbound Interstate 70 on Monday night.
Just after 11 p.m., the Adams County Sherriff's Office (ACSO) received a request from the Colorado State Patrol (CSP) for assistance related to a driver who was headed westbound in the eastbound lanes of the highway near mile marker 328, which is near Deer Trail.
According to CSP, the wrong-way driver, identified as an 83-year-old Colorado Springs man, was driving at highway speeds and troopers were worried about a potential collision.
ACSO deputies headed to the area and stopped eastbound traffic at mile marker 310 near Strasburg in an effort to avoid a head-on collision.
There were more than a dozen vehicles stopped in the eastbound lanes as the wrong-way driver approached, ACSO said in a Facebook post.
One deputy placed himself and his vehicle ahead of the stopped vehicles to intercept the incoming vehicle, ACSO said. He allowed himself to be struck so the other vehicles would not be hit, according to the agency.
According to CSP, the 83-year-old man was driving a Jeep Grand Cherokee and struck the deputy's SUV. The 83-year-old man and the 26-year-old deputy were both taken to UCHealth, CSP said.
The 83-year-old man had serious injuries. The deputy's injuries were minor.
The impact pushed both vehicles more than 140 feet and into the front of a stopped semi-truck. That driver, who is from Washington state, was not hurt, according to CSP.
"We are thankful that the only casualties were the vehicles involved," the ACSO Facebook post says. "There is no doubt that without the deputy’s quick action and bravery, several vehicles would have been struck at high speeds and lives would have been lost."
The 83-year-old man was cited for careless driving and driving in the wrong lane. Drugs and alcohol do not appear to be factors in the crash.
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‘It’s a crisis that nobody knows about’: Project Bubaloo seeks progress for children with congenital heart disease
By Natalie Shepherd
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MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin (WDJT) — Callie Chiroff lost her son, Theo, to congenital heart disease (CHD) four years ago. His short life inspired her to launch a nonprofit called Project Bubaloo. In just a short amount of time, the organization has grown and is helping to raise awareness and funding for CHD.
“Thank you for coming,” Chiroff greeted guests with hugs at a fundraiser in March.
She had been running around all afternoon to make sure everything was perfect. The beer was on ice and the food ready.
“Can you guys help out in coat check?” she asked a few volunteers.
She did a final walk-through of the event space at Coast in downtown Milwaukee.
“I’m sweating a little bit,” Chiroff said with a laugh. “But really and truly, I have so much support and so much help that everything’s been pretty easy.”
The event, called Hops for Hearts, is a labor of love. All of the money raised goes to Project Bubaloo.
“That was his nickname. I don’t know why, I just started calling him that,” Chiroff explained.
Theo was born in September of 2017 with congenital heart disease.
“At my 20-week ultrasound, they told me something was wrong, and there was something wrong with his heart and he would need open heart surgery when he was born,” Chiroff said.
Chiroff spent six months by Theo’s side at Children’s Wisconsin.
“As time went on, he had more complications and more complications,” she explained. “And he, for six months, fought really hard.”
Her baby, with his big brown eyes, talking to her, every day, in his own way.
“He had the biggest brown eyes you could possibly imagine, that just looked wise,” she said. “He was talking to you through his eyes and he was so sick for so long.”
Watching Theo fight, she made the decision no parent wants to make — to withdraw care.
“Eventually, we just knew his life was not meant to be long, and he was telling me his life was not going to be long,” Chiroff said.
With that decision, she took Theo outside for the very first time.
“I was able to take him outside and let the sunshine shine on his face, and that, for me, was saying goodbye to him,” she said.
But Chiroff also made a pledge to Theo that day.
“I promised him that I was not going to waste my life, because he didn’t get one,” she said, tearing up.
Her sister, Katherine Jansen, was by Chiroff’s side the entire time.
“When you have that passion for something, that’s all you need,” Jansen said about the decision to launch Project Bubaloo.
The nonprofit raises awareness and funds to fight CHD, which impacts one in 100 children.
“It’s a crisis that nobody knows about, so that’s why we’re here, to tell people more about it,” Jansen said.
Initially, the two didn’t know much about running a nonprofit.
“I’ll tell you a little secret. I think we just, we winged it,” Chiroff said with a shoulder shrug. “I hate to say that, but it’s one of those things where you want to do something and you just learn along the way. There’s no handbook for it.”
Passion for the cause drove them on.
“That’s one of the things that Theo taught me, is follow your passion. After he passed away, I remember I was in a job that I wasn’t happy in, I was looking for other jobs. Life is too short not to do what you’re passionate about,” Jansen said.
Now Jansen has a new calling, fighting for other families raising kids with CHD.
“I’ve never attended so many children’s funerals since knowing people in the CHD community. And to me, that’s just not okay,” she said.
The sisters are getting the word out. Hundreds packed the Hops for Hearts event. It raised more than $60,000.
“You really don’t realize how many good people are out there and people want to do good, too,” Jansen said of the support they’ve gotten from the community.
It’s a celebration of Theo’s life and a legacy to carry on.
“We’re so passionate about it, and it’s something that means so much to us that it’s not work. It’s fun,” Jansen said.
“I just want him to be proud, and I think, I think he is,” Chiroff added. “We just want to keep making a difference.”
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Storm Prediction Ctr, Norman, OK Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, April 17, 2022
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE FOR WS 135
NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK
123 PM CDT SUN APR 17 2022
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 135 REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM CDT
FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS
TX
. TEXAS COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE
CAMP CASS GREGG
HARRISON MARION MORRIS
PANOLA RUSK SHELBY
SMITH UPSHUR WOOD
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 145 PM CDT
FOR NORTHEASTERN MARION AND SOUTHEASTERN CASS COUNTIES...
At 124 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Berea, or 20
miles southwest of Atlanta, moving southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Golf ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind
damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Linden, Bivins, Smithland, Lodi, Kildare, Fairview and Pruett.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
This storm is producing large hail. SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy
structure and stay away from windows.
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday afternoon's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
5-2-0-8
(five, two, zero, eight)
MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday afternoon's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
5-2-0-8
(five, two, zero, eight)
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Perfect spring weather greets Boston Marathon's April return
BOSTON (AP) - The daffodils have sprouted, the fall foliage has all been raked away, and the Boston Marathon is back in the spring where it belongs.
The world´s most prestigious marathon will return to the streets from Hopkinton to Copley Square on Monday, three years after the last Patriots Day race and six months after its 125th edition was delayed, canceled and delayed again by the COVID-19 pandemic.
"We went for a run this morning and I was like, `OK, this is what it´s supposed to be. This feels normal,´" 2018 winner Des Linden said last week. "The energy feels right back where we left off. So that was a nice reminder."
After a smaller and socially distanced field ran in October, more than 28,000 runners have signed up for Monday's 26.2-mile slog, including 11 former champions and what could be the fastest field ever.
Also moving quickly: Organizers who had 30 months between the 2019 and `21 events and then just 139 days since the only fall race in Boston Marathon history.
"And we can´t wait," Boston Athletic Association President Tom Grilk said.
FILE - Runners cross the starting line of the 125th Boston Marathon, Monday, Oct. 11, 2021, in Hopkinton, Mass. The Boston Marathon returns, Monday, April 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm, File)
Monday´s forecast calls for temperatures in the 50s with no rain, and only the possibility of a slight headwind late in the afternoon for the stragglers.
TOP FIELD
The women´s field is one of the strongest ever in Boston, with reigning Olympic gold medalist Peres Jepchirchir, London and New York winner Joyciline Jepkosgei, and Ethiopia´s Degitu Azimeraw all bringing personal bests under 2 hours, 18 minutes - two minutes faster than the Boston course record.
Linden and Tokyo bronze medalist Molly Seidel are the top American contenders.
Benson Kipruto of Kenya is attempting to become the first back-to-back Boston champion since Robert Kipkoech Cheruiyot won three straight from 2006-08. Eight others have shown the speed to beat him, including Boston winners Lawrence Cherono (2019), Lemi Berhanu (´16) and Lelisa Desisa (´13, ´15).
Colin Bennie, of Princeton, Massachusetts, and CJ Albertson, or Fresno, California, are back after finishing in the top 10 in October.
PANDEMIC PROTOCOLS
In October, participants were required to be vaccinated, tested, and masked whenever indoors. The race cut its field by more than one-third, and a rolling start was instituted to allow for social distancing on the course and in Hopkinton.
Six months later, vaccinations (or an exemption) are required, but testing is optional. Masks are required on the buses that take athletes to the start, but the state's indoor mandate has been lifted.
"We´re in a good place," marathon medical director Aaron Baggish said. "Viral prevalence in the community is low, and we´ve done a good job weathering the storm."
TERRORISM WATCH
The shooting on the New York City subway last week had Boston authorities redoubling their efforts to provide a safe environment for the athletes and fans on Patriots Day.
Nine years after the attacks at the marathon finish line that killed three people and injured hundreds more, a New York man shot 10 people in a Brooklyn subway car. Frank James, 62, was arrested the next day and is being held without bail.
Authorities say there was no evidence linking James to a larger terror plot. At a Boston Marathon public safety briefing last week, local, state and federal officials said they were ready.
"It´s all hands on deck for these major events," MBTA Police Chief Kenneth Green said. "But every day, every regular day we´re prepared. We´re out there. We´re vigilant. We´re at work, and we´re visible. You don´t have the luxury to relax because any individual got caught on the subway somewhere else."
UKRAINE
Residents or citizens of Ukraine who were registered for the race were offered a refund or deferral to a future race if they could not or did not want to run this year.
"Whatever they want to do, they can do," Grilk said. "Run this year, run next year. You want a puppy, whatever. There is no group we want to be more helpful to."
There were 44 Ukrainian citizens in the field, seven of them living abroad.
However, residents of Russia and Belarus have been told they are not welcome. Citizens of the two countries living abroad remained eligible to run, but they cannot display their national flags or emblems.
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FILE - Benson Kipruto, of Kenya, front left, runs at the front an elite group of runners near CJ Albertson, of Fresno, Calif., front right, during the 125th Boston Marathon, Monday, Oct. 11, 2021, in Brookline, Mass. Kipruto won the men's division of the marathon. The Boston Marathon returns, Monday, April 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)
FILE - Elite women's runner Diana Kipyogei of Kenya, center, breaks from the start in the center of the pack in the 125th Boston Marathon, Monday, Oct. 11, 2021, in Hopkinton, Mass. The Boston Marathon returns, Monday, April 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm, File)
FILE - In this Friday, April 15, 2016 photo, Des Linden speaks with a reporter during a media availability prior to the 120th running of the Boston Marathon in Boston. As the 2022 Boston Marathon celebrates the 50th anniversary of the first official women's race, the occasion will be marked by one of the strongest women's fields ever. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)
FILE - Peres Jepchirchir, of Kenya, celebrates as she crosses the finish line to win the women's marathon at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, in Sapporo, Japan. As the 2022 Boston Marathon celebrates the 50th anniversary of the first official women's race, the occasion will be marked by one of the strongest women's fields ever. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko, File)
FILE - Police officers stand watch as Boston Marathon runners race along the course, April 20, 2015, in Boston. The Boston Marathon returns to the traditional Patriots Day holiday, Monday, April 18, 2022, for the first time in three years, and runners and spectators should be prepared to encounter heavy security said Boston Police Superintendent Chief Gregory Long, during a news conference, Tuesday, April 12. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty, File)
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Storm Prediction Ctr, Norman, OK Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, April 17, 2022
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE FOR WS 136
NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK
145 PM CDT SUN APR 17 2022
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 136 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM CDT
FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS
TX
. TEXAS COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE
BANDERA BASTROP BEXAR
BLANCO BURNET CALDWELL
COMAL GILLESPIE GONZALES
GUADALUPE HAYS KENDALL
KERR LLANO MEDINA
TRAVIS WILLIAMSON WILSON
The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northwestern Caddo Parish in northwestern Louisiana...
Northwestern Bossier Parish in northwestern Louisiana...
Eastern Marion County in northeastern Texas...
Southeastern Cass County in northeastern Texas...
* Until 245 PM CDT.
* At 140 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Lodi, or 16
miles south of Atlanta, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect
wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Shreveport, Bossier City, Vivian, Blanchard, Benton, Oil City,
Mooringsport, Hosston, Belcher, Gilliam, Lodi, Smithland, Fosters,
Kildare, Gray, Dixie, Alden Bridge, Rocky Mount, Caddo Lake and
Ferguson.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH
136 IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
IN TEXAS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 18 COUNTIES
IN SOUTH CENTRAL TEXAS
BANDERA BASTROP BEXAR
BLANCO BURNET CALDWELL
COMAL GILLESPIE GONZALES
GUADALUPE HAYS KENDALL
KERR LLANO MEDINA
TRAVIS WILLIAMSON WILSON
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF AUSTIN, BANDERA, BASTROP, BLANCO,
BOERNE, BURNET, FLORESVILLE, FREDERICKSBURG, GEORGETOWN,
GONZALES, HONDO, KERRVILLE, LLANO, LOCKHART, NEW BRAUNFELS,
SAN ANTONIO, SAN MARCOS, AND SEGUIN.
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern Kimble
County through 200 PM CDT...
At 144 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11
miles southeast of Segovia, moving southeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
The Intersection Of I-10 And Us 290 and I-10 Near The Kimble-Kerr
County Line.
This includes Interstate 10 between Mile Markers 472 and 477.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
LAT...LON 3044 9953 3039 9930 3029 9930 3029 9963
TIME...MOT...LOC 1844Z 296DEG 23KT 3034 9951
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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WFO AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, April 17, 2022
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
The National Weather Service in Austin San Antonio has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
East central Kerr County in south central Texas...
Northwestern Kendall County in south central Texas...
* Until 345 PM CDT.
* At 256 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Kerrville,
moving southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Kerrville, Comfort, Sisterdale, Cypress Creek, Welfare, Center
Point, Waring, Old Tunnel State Park and Crown.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
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If you spent any time over the weekend watching the Masters Tournament in Augusta, Georgia, you would have seen thousands of mostly white patrons cheering enthusiastically for Tiger Woods. At first, urging him on to victory and the last two days as he was fading, giving him standing ovations as he approached a green and then, whether he sunk a putt or three putted, they clapped as he went to the next hole including the eighteenth hole. Only then did they fan out to watch the other players. Those of us who enjoy watching or playing golf know of the indiscretion he did years ago. That has been forgiven and discarded. As a black player in a mostly white sport we have reveled in his remarkable ability to play outstanding golf.
The point I am trying to make is that those of us who have white skin thoroughly enjoy seeing athletes, actors, musicians and others showcasing their skills no matter the color of their skin. Quit living in the past. What was then is not now. Let us move on and build a country of all Americans pulling together and stop the division that exists.
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WFO AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, April 17, 2022
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
The National Weather Service in Austin San Antonio has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
East central Kerr County in south central Texas...
Northwestern Kendall County in south central Texas...
* Until 345 PM CDT.
* At 256 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Kerrville,
moving southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Kerrville, Comfort, Sisterdale, Cypress Creek, Welfare, Center
Point, Waring, Old Tunnel State Park and Crown.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Police have arrested a suspect in connection with a shooting at a busy shopping mall in South Carolina’s capital on Saturday that left 14 people injured.
Columbia Police Chief W.H. “Skip” Holbrook said 22-year-old Jewayne M. Price, who was one of three people initially detained by law enforcement as a person of interest, remains in police custody and is expected to be charged with unlawful carrying of a pistol.
It is not immediately known if Price has an attorney who could speak on his behalf.
Fourteen people were injured during the shooting at Columbiana Centre, Holbrook said in a news release Saturday. The victims ranged in age from 15 to 73.
Holbrook said no fatalities have been reported but that nine people were shot and five people suffered injuries while attempting to flee the mall for safety.
Police said the 73-year-old victim continues to receive medical treatment, but the other victims have been released from local hospitals or will be released shortly.
“We don’t believe this was random,” Holbrook said. “We believe they knew each other and something led to the gunfire.”
Investigators believe that at least three suspects displayed firearms inside the mall but are working to determine how many suspects fired weapons. Police said at least one firearm was seized.
Daniel Johnson said he and his family were visiting from Alabama and were eating in the food court when they first heard shots ring out and started seeing people running.
Johnson said people were screaming for their children and spouses, knocking over tables in the food court as they fled.
“Everybody was trying to get outside,” Johnson said. “When I was coming out, you could see baby strollers turned over, people’s phones and left keys. It was kind of a hectic situation.”
Johnson said he gathered his wife, daughter and son and began heading toward the exit after letting the crowd clear out for a bit.
“My biggest thing was — and not to sound selfish — was to make sure that our family was OK and to get them out safely because this is not something that we love to do for Easter weekend.”
Heavy police presence continued in the area hours after the shooting, though officers began letting more traffic through the streets surrounding the shopping centers and strip malls that are usually packed on weekends. Officers were also stationed outside a nearby hotel designated as a reunification area for people at the scene of the shooting and their families.
Workers from a couple of stores remained clustered in the mostly empty parking lot Saturday evening, waiting for police to let them back inside to retrieve their car keys and personal belongings so they could leave. They said they did not hear or see anything during the shooting but followed the mall’s alert system and were evacuated by police shortly after. They declined to give their names, citing company policies.
“Today’s isolated, senseless act of violence is extremely upsetting and our thoughts are with everyone impacted,” Columbiana Centre said in a statement. “We are grateful for the quick response and continued support of our security team and our partners in law enforcement.”
The shooting is the latest in a rash of shootings at or near malls across the country.
A 15-year-old boy was shot in the head Wednesday outside Brooklyn’s Atlantic Terminal Mall. His injuries were not believed to be life-threatening. Officials said he was with a group of boys when they got into a dispute with a second group.
On Tuesday, a Southern California shoe store owner mistakenly shot a 9-year-old girlwhile firing at two shoplifters at the Mall of Victor Valley, police said.
And earlier this month, police saidsix people were killed and 12 others wounded in Sacramento, California, during a gunfight between rival gangs as bars closed in a busy area near the Downtown Commons shopping mall and the state Capitol.
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BOSTON (AP) — For many U.S. Christians, this weekend marked the first time since 2019 that they gathered in person on Easter Sunday, a welcome chance to celebrate one of the year’s holiest days side by side with fellow congregants.
Notable events included a 6 a.m. sunrise Mass outdoors near the waterfront in South Boston, and a joyous, hug-filled service at St. Peter Claver, a historically Black congregation in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Another mostly Black congregation, Watson Grove Baptist Church in Nashville, Tennessee, had hoped for an outdoors service at a downtown park. But rain forced a last-minute change of plans, and about 700 mask-wearing worshippers met instead in the church’s sanctuary for what senior pastor John Faison said was by far their biggest indoor gathering during the pandemic.
“We hadn’t seen a crowd like this for two years,” Faison said. “Eyes were lighting up. People just felt good.”
The pandemic erupted in the country in March 2020, just ahead of Easter, forcing many churches to resort to online or televised worship. Many continued to hold virtual services last spring after a deadly winter wave of the coronavirus and as vaccination campaigns were still ramping up. But this year more churches opened their doors for Easter services with few COVID-19 restrictions, in line with broader societal trends.
Among them were Catholic parishes in the Archdiocese of Boston, which since last June has once again required most churchgoers to attend Mass in person — though those with health risks may still watch remotely, and pastors have been asked to make space for social distancing in churches.
MC Sullivan, chief health care ethicist for the archdiocese, said celebrating Mass communally is important to how Catholics profess their faith. Church attendance has been trending upward, and parishioners are excited to gather again to commemorate Christ’s resurrection.
“It has been quite wonderful to see how well-attended Mass is right now. … It seems to have brought a lot of people back to the idea of what’s important to them,” she said.
At St. Peter Claver in St. Paul, there was whooping, applause and exultant pounding on the wooden pews when the Rev. Joseph Gifford told more than 200 faithful that the church’s usual sign of the peace was back – no more pandemic-era nodding or mild handshakes.
“The place just explodes,” said longtime parishioner Lynette Graham. “When he said we could do it, people were all over the church,” hugging each other.
Another highlight of the service: the first performance by its Cameroonian choir – with its spirited drumming and West African melodies – since the pandemic hit.
“We’re back and He’s risen and it’s huge,” choir director Brendan Banteh said. “The ministry in our culture is very celebratory, being one in church – the choir, the priest, the people. Not being able to come to church had created a disconnect that we had never experienced before.”
Purpose Church, a non-denominational congregation in Pomona, 30 miles east of Los Angeles, had held its Easter services virtually or outdoors the past two years because of the pandemic.
On Sunday, nearly 4,000 congregants came in person to the church’s newly renovated sanctuary for three morning services, with many still watching virtually and others seated outside watching the proceedings on a 40-foot LED screen. This was also the first service in two years featuring the full 150-member choir, band and orchestra, said Tina Tong, worship producer for the 152-year-old church.
“It’s a sweet homecoming in so many ways,” she said. “We’re gathering in our new space, which is also special.”
A much smaller Southern California congregation – about 25 people – gathered on the beach in Pacific Palisades for a sunrise service conducted by Pastor Joe Ramirez, founder of Revive LA, an inclusive Lutheran congregation.
“We watched the sun come up, talked about the resurrection and shared the message that hope is alive,” he said.
Because of the pandemic, “Our congregation has gotten used to being outside because people are more comfortable, and they can bring their pets,” Ramirez added. “We had three dogs at this morning’s service.”
In Minnesota’s Twin Cities, there were differing approaches to COVID precautions as Easter arrived.
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Minneapolis, which became a community hub during protests over George Floyd’s killing in 2020, ended its mask requirement as of Palm Sunday and returned to shoulder-to-shoulder communion at the rail instead of in the pews.
Ingrid Rasmussen, the pastor, said Easter attendance was expected to be similar to pre-pandemic levels — but split between those in pews and those joining remotely.
Christ Church Lutheran, an architectural landmark also in Minneapolis, was taking a cautious approach to loosening COVID protocols — masks and social distancing measures remain in place.
“The gift of being in the same physical space for the first time in three years is so grounding and beautiful,” said Miriam Samuelson-Roberts, the pastor. “We do not take it for granted.”
Hundreds of people lit candles in the vast Cathedral of St. Paul after Catholic Archbishop Bernard Hebda blessed the fire and lit the Paschal Candle to open the Easter Vigil service late Saturday.
The century-old cathedral echoed with the singing of the congregation as candles flickered in the darkness. Well past 8 p.m., wide-eyed children fascinated by the little flames and the cantors far outnumbered people wearing masks – the archdiocese rescinded all COVID protocols on April 1, while allowing the faithful and individual parishes to retain precautions if they wished.
In New York City, Middle Collegiate Church gathered for its first in-person Easter service since 2019, only not in their historic Manhattan church, which was destroyed by fire two Decembers ago.
While they rebuild, they’re sharing space at East End Temple — at a time when the synagogue is observing its own holy days of Passover.
The Rev. Jacqui Lewis, Middle Collegiate’s senior minister, said attendance in the 190-person temple was being capped at 150. Those leading the service, plus choir singers and musicians, took rapid COVID tests.
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Dell’Orto reported from St. Paul, Minnesota, and Bharath from Orange County, California. Also contributing were Associated Press reporters Luis Andres Henao in Pennsylvania and David Crary in New York.
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WFO AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, April 17, 2022
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
218 PM CDT Sun Apr 17 2022
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 300 PM CDT
FOR EASTERN GILLESPIE COUNTY...
At 218 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Crabapple, or 9
miles northeast of Fredericksburg, moving southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Fredericksburg, Stonewall, Blumenthal, Luckenbach, Eckert, Cain City,
Willow City, Rocky Hill, LBJ State Park and LBJ National Historical
Park.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading
killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to
be struck by lightning.
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WFO AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, April 17, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
327 PM CDT Sun Apr 17 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central Bandera and
south central Kerr Counties through 415 PM CDT...
At 327 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles northwest of Medina, moving southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Medina, Bandera, Tarpley and Hill Country State Natural Area.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for
south central Texas.
LAT...LON 2978 9892 2962 9931 2963 9940 2994 9948
3001 9930
TIME...MOT...LOC 2027Z 325DEG 18KT 2991 9936
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 345 PM CDT
FOR EAST CENTRAL KERR AND WEST CENTRAL KENDALL COUNTIES...
At 329 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Comfort, moving
southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Comfort, Center Point, Waring, Welfare and Crown.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading
killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to
be struck by lightning.
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
239 PM CDT Sun Apr 17 2022
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 300 PM CDT
FOR SOUTHEASTERN GILLESPIE COUNTY...
At 238 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Rocky Hill, or
near Fredericksburg, moving south at 20 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Fredericksburg, Stonewall, Blumenthal, Luckenbach, Cain City, Rocky
Hill, Willow City, LBJ State Park and LBJ National Historical Park.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading
killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to
be struck by lightning.
FOR SOUTH CENTRAL GILLESPIE COUNTY...
At 239 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Fredericksburg,
moving southeast at 30 mph.
Fredericksburg and Grapetown.
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JAMES CITY COUNTY, VA (WRIC) – Virginia State Police are looking for a pair of felons who escaped a Virginia mental hospital Sunday.
Eastern State Hospital in James City County requested Virginia State Police investigate and search for the two patients, 29-year-old Bryant Marcus Wilkerson and 31-year-old Austin Preston Leigh.
Both suspects are convicted felons with outstanding warrants, police said.
Leigh has outstanding warrants for drug-related offenses in Virginia and Wilkerson is wanted for felony probation violation. Both patients now have additional warrants for escaping a mental facility, taken out by the Department of Behavioral Health and Development.
Wilkerson is considered armed and dangerous, according to Virginia State Police.
Anyone that has information on either Leigh or Wilkerson, or knows of their whereabouts is asked to contact the Virginia State Police at 757-424-6800 or email at questions@vsp.virginia.gov.
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COLONIAL HEIGHTS, Va. (WRIC) — The Colonial Heights Police Department is asking for help finding a missing teen.
According to police, 16-year-old Audrey Leigh Tross was last seen at the intersection of Old Town Drive and Fairlie Avenue in Colonial Heights at around 9:30 a.m. Sunday morning after leaving a church.
Tross has light brown shoulder-length hair, weighs about 140 pounds and stands about 5’9″. She is pictured below with the clothes she was wearing at the time she went missing.
Anyone with information regarding Tross’s whereabouts is asked to call Colonial Heights Police at 804-520-9300. Once prompted, dial 7 to reach dispatch.
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Stefanos Tsitsipas wins second straight Monte Carlo Masters, beating giant-slayer Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in final
Stefanos Tsitsipas became the first repeat champion at the Monte Carlo Masters since Rafael Nadal in 2018, with a 6-3, 7-6 (7/3) win against unseeded Alejandro Davidovich Fokina on Sunday.
"It's a great feeling because we had the crowd this year," the third-seeded Greek said after winning the first big final of the clay-court season. "It was a bit more lively than last year."
Davidovich Fokina — the Spaniard who knocked out Novak Djokovic in the second round — was playing his first ATP final.
Tsitsipas won the first set, despite conceding an early break. Davidovich Fokina overcame an early break in the second and broke twice.
Tsitsipas squandered a chance to serve out the match at 5-4 but still wrapped up the final in one hour, 34 minutes.
"I am very proud of myself," Tsitsipas said. "Things weren't going well at one point, but I managed to stay composed."
Tsitsipas, 23, reached the semi-finals of the Australian Open in January.
The identity of his opponent in Sunday's final surprised many.
As well as knocking out Djokovic, Davidovich Fokina also beat Indian Wells champion Taylor Fritz in the quarter-finals and Grigor Dimitrov in the semi-finals.
"It was an amazing experience," the 22-year-old Spaniard said about the tournament.
Davidovich Fokina said it had increased his confidence for the rest of the season.
"I don't know if I will win another match, but I will be focused on every point, every game," Davidovich Fokina said.
Tsitsipas was delighted by the rowdy crowd, after COVID-19 saw the 2020 tournament cancelled and the 2021 tournament held without fans.
"He fought in moments I did not expect him to fight."
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HAMPTON, S.C. (AP) — Authorities in South Carolina say they are investigating shooting at a club in Hampton County early Sunday that left at least nine people injured. It was the third mass shooting in the U.S. over the Easter holiday weekend.
The three shootings in South Carolina and Pittsburgh left two minors dead and at least 31 people injured.
South Carolina’s State Law Enforcement Division, which is investigating, said in an email there were no reported fatalities in the early shooting at the Cara’s Lounge in Hampton County. No information was immediately available on the severity of the injuries. Hampton County is roughly 80 miles (about 129 kilometers) west of Charleston. A phone call to the nightclub was not answered.
In Pittsburgh, meanwhile , two minors were killed an d at least eight people were injured during a shooting at a house party. The shooting, which followed an altercation, happened around 12:30 a.m. during a party at a short-term rental property where hundreds of people had gathered — the “vast majority” of them underage, Chief Scott Schubert of the Pittsburgh police department told reporters.
The shootings on Sunday come just a day after gunfire erupted at a busy mall in the South Carolina state capital of Columbia, about 90 miles north of where Sunday’s nightclub shooting took place. Nine people were shot and five people were injured while trying to flee the scene at Columbiana Centre, Columbia Police Chief W.H. “Skip” Holbrook said Saturday. The victims ranged in age from 15 to 73.
The Columbia Police Department announced the arrest of 22-year-old Jewayne M. Price, who was one of three people initially detained by law enforcement as a person of interest in the mall shooting. Price was scheduled to have a bond hearing at 2 p.m. Sunday on charges of unlawful carrying of a pistol. It is not immediately known if Price has an attorney who could speak on his behalf.
Police said the 73-year-old victim continues to receive medical treatment, but the other victims have been released from local hospitals or will be released shortly.
“We don’t believe this was random,” Holbrook said. “We believe they knew each other and something led to the gunfire.”
The three Easter weekend mass shootings are in addition to other shootings in recent days. Last week, a gunman opened fire in a New York subway car, injuring 10 people. A suspect was arrested the next day. Earlier this month, police said six people were killed and 12 others wounded in Sacramento, California, during a gunfight between rival gangs as bars closed in a busy area near the Downtown Commons shopping mall and the state Capitol.
One week ago, a shooting inside a crowded nightclub in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, left a man and a woman dead and 10 people wounded early Sunday, authorities said. And last month, 10 people were shot at a spring break party in Dallas and several others were injured as they tried to escape the gunfire, police said.
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Chavis leads Pirates to comeback win over Nationals
PITTSBURGH (AP) - Michael Chavis drove in the go-ahead run in the seventh inning as the Pittsburgh Pirates came from behind to beat the Washington Nationals 5-3 on Sunday and take the four-game series.
Chavis´ single to left field against reliever Steve Cishek (0-1) scored Josh VanMeter to put the Pirates in the lead and complete the comeback from down 3-0.
Pittsburgh also came back from three runs down to beat Washington in the first game of the series on Thursday.
It took the Pirates until the sixth inning to get to Nationals starter Patrick Corbin. Corbin issued a pair of free passes around a Chavis single to load the bases. Victor Arano came on in relief and allowed a Diego Castillo fielder´s choice and a Ben Gamel single that each scored a run.
In the seventh, Cole Tucker and VanMeter singled, Daniel Vogelbach was intentionally walked and then Tucker scored on a wild pitch. Chavis then drove in VanMeter through a drawn-in infield. Chavis finished 2 for 4 with the RBI a day after going 3 for 4.
Vogelbach scored on a Yoshi Tsutsugo fielder´s choice to make it a two-run lead.
Pittsburgh Pirates' Yoshi Tsutsugo (25) drives in a run with a fielder's choice off Washington Nationals relief pitcher Sean Doolittle (63) during the seventh inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, April 17, 2022. Catching is Riley Adams. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Heath Hembree (1-0) pitched 1 1/3 innings of scoreless relief to earn the win. David Bednar picked up his first save of the season.
Corbin had his best start of the season wasted, going 5 1/3 innings with three hits, two runs and four strikeouts after allowing eight runs over 6 2/3 combined innings in his first two starts.
Victor Robles broke out of an early season slump to drive in two runs in the second inning for the Nationals. Robles started the season 0 for 18 before his single to left field off Pirates starter José Quintana scored Lane Thomas and Alcides Escobar in the second. Riley Adams also had an RBI single.
Quintana allowed three runs and five hits in four-plus innings. He walked two and struck out three.
TRAINER´S ROOM
Nationals: OF Dee Strange-Gordon (illness) returned to Washington ahead of the team.
Pirates: C Roberto Pérez returned to the lineup after missing one game and part of another with a bruised left quad. ... SS Kevin Newman (groin) missed his third game, but is expected to return on Monday. ... RHP Luis Oviedo (right ankle sprain) had his rehab assignment transferred to Double-A Altoona and pitched one-third of an inning.
UP NEXT
Nationals: RHP Josiah Gray (1-1, 4.00 ERA) will face the Diamondbacks on Monday to start a 10-game home stand.
Pirates: RHP Zach Thompson (0-0, 4.50) will start a three-game series at Milwaukee on Monday.
Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jose Quintana delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals in Pittsburgh, Sunday, April 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Patrick Corbin delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh, Sunday, April 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
A Washington Nationals fan sits bundled up for a baseball game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Washington Nationals in Pittsburgh, Sunday, April 17, 2022. Temperature at game time was 41 degrees. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Washington Nationals' Victor Robles (16) singles off Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jose Quintana, driving in two runs, during the second inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, April 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
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Following a shooting at a Pittsburgh house party that left two minors dead early Sunday morning, Airbnb banned the guest who rented the property, pointing to its 2020 decision to ban parties following a series of violent or destructive incidents connected to its rentals.
Key Facts
Airbnb banned the guest who booked the property from its rental platform for life, and is “considering all legal options to hold this person accountable,” company spokesperson Ben Breit said in a statement Sunday.
The party—which included up to 200 attendees, many of whom were underage, local police say—was thrown without the authorization or knowledge of the property’s host, who specified on the listing that no such gatherings were allowed, according to Airbnb.
Airbnb said the gathering violated its strict ban on parties, which was implemented in 2020 due to concerns about destructive behavior and public health worries.
Tangent
After a 2019 shooting at one of its rentals in California left five people dead, Airbnb banned “party houses,” or houses that were a persistent nuisance to neighbors. In 2020, following further complaints of massive gatherings and instances of violence—27 shootings related to Airbnb properties were reported between March and October of that year, according to the New York Times—the company banned all gatherings of 17 or more people.
Key Background
Two minors—one as young as 14—were killed and eight other people suffered gunshot wounds in Sunday’s shooting in the East Allegheny neighborhood of Pittsburgh, the city’s police chief Scott Schubert said at a press conference. Five more people were injured after jumping out of windows or falling down stairs in an attempt to escape the shooting. Police suspect multiple shooters fired off over 90 rounds at the party at around 12:30 a.m., Schubert said, and the police have yet to name suspects or make any arrests, according to CNBC. Several neighbors made noise complaints about the party to the police prior to the shooting, according to the Washington Post, though Shubert said he was not aware of these reports.
Crucial Quote
“We have reached out to the Pittsburgh Police Department as well as Mayor Gainey’s team to offer our support for their investigations,” Airbnb spokesperson Breit said. “We hope the people responsible for this bloodshed will be found quickly.”
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The day Paul McCartney played a wicked prank on me: Veteran presenter CHRIS TARRANT reveals surreal celebrity encounters in the final part of his uproarious memoir
- Chris Tarrant shares memories from his diverse 50-year-long career in the media
- Out of the blue Paul McCartney bumped into him asked for his autograph
- He said David Bowie was one of the 'nicest, easiest-going blokes' when they met
Back in the summer of 1971, I wrote a letter which still makes me cringe when I think about it.
I sent it to every TV company in Britain and in it I wrote: ‘I am the face of the 1970s. This is your last chance to snap me up.’
Can you believe it?
I’d been working at the Royal Showground near Kenilworth in Warwickshire, and I saw some bloke arrive in a very nice sports car.
He combed his hair in the mirror, probably blowing himself a kiss as he got out, and started what seemed like a very short, but very pleasant day’s work.
He did a couple of pieces to camera, standing next to a pedigree Hereford bull. He interviewed a couple of farmers and talked to the crowd, who all seemed to know him and like him. He then got back into his sports car and drove off.
I thought: ‘That doesn’t look like a bad life at all, doesn’t look like a proper job,’ and of course it isn’t. I had no idea at the time just how much his lifestyle would become mine for decades to come.
So I wrote that bumptious, arrogant letter. For a week or two I heard nothing, and then the replies started to come in.
Chris Tarrant shares an extract from his upcoming book, It’s Not A Proper Job, in which he shares the story of when Paul McCartney asked for his autograph in public without anyone else noticing (pictured together in 2001)
Chris Tarrant presented the 'ATV Today' TV Show, (pictured in 1973), which was a regional television news and current affairs programme where he said he would interview eccentrics
One after another said: ‘Dear Sir/Madam, thank you so much for your application, which we all took the time to read carefully. Unfortunately, we have no vacancies for you at this moment, but we will of course keep your letter on file.’
What any young prospective employee for any company needs to know from the off is that there is no such thing as a file. The file is a dustbin. I never heard from any of them again.
However, ATV in Birmingham and Yorkshire Television in Leeds were the exceptions. They did not put me ‘on file’. They both invited me for interviews, I think mainly just to see what sort of a lunatic would actually write such an absurd, egotistical letter.
Amazingly, both of them offered me work. I picked Birmingham, which I knew well, having lived in that splendid city as a student. The deal was an initial week’s work as a presenter on ATV Today, the local 6pm current affairs show. It would be a short-term, week-to-week contract and I could start straight away.
That short-term contract was to turn into my life, my career, my total absorption and a very lucky, privileged existence for myself and my family for the next 50 years.
On the day I began my new job, I went quite nervously into the morning meeting, looking very smart, to meet my new colleagues and my features editor — a lovely guy called John Swallow, whose job was to show me the ropes.
John’s idea of showing me the ropes was to go immediately to The Crown pub in Broad Street, near the TV studio. It was just after half past ten in the morning, and they were already open, enabling my new boss to pour pints of beer down my neck.
This became the normal pattern for most of the next ten years. We would take what we always referred to as the ‘livener’, and then start our day’s work.
We would almost certainly have a couple more at lunchtime, and then there was the Green Room, open during the transmission of the show, and for an hour or two afterwards, where the trolleys groaned with free drink: beer, wine, whisky, you name it.
Chris Tarrant once filled almost ten minutes of TV chatting to Jimmy Greaves (pictured) about football, though the England legend didn't realise the cameras were rolling
We gave it a damn good spanking, and then somehow went weaving homewards. Those were the days of a real alcohol culture. It was just what everybody did. There were bars in every TV station in Britain, including a very good one at the BBC and an excellent one in London Weekend Television.
They’ve all gone now, along with a lot of the fun. Many of the very best television ideas were dreamed up in the bars of studios all over the UK. I think all mine were.
I hosted a live Friday show for a while, which I loved. It was a mixture of Midlands news, music and interviews with whoever was in town.
I remember interviewing such varied folk as Victoria Wood, Larry Grayson and Jimmy Tarbuck, and doing the weekend sport with Gary Newbon, Nick Owen and Jimmy Greaves.
One Friday, Jimmy and I had the huge privilege of a live interview with Muhammad Ali, for me the greatest sportsman of all time. It left the whole team on a high, and the next Friday we felt like we’d had a particularly good show as well.
It seemed to have really motored along and we were getting to the end. I was just doing the weather and mentally getting ready for the pub as the floor manager, a very funny lady and a mate of mine, gave me the ‘one minute to go’ sign. I waffled my way through the highlights on ITV for the weekend. There weren’t many — no change there — and then the ‘30 seconds to go’ signal.
The lager was imminent, and then suddenly, with a look of total horror on her face, the floor manager gave me NINE minutes!
Nine? Nine? Nine? God knows what my face looked like to the viewers. They must have thought I was having some kind of seizure.
After what felt like a year, but was probably five seconds, I spotted dear Jimmy Greaves wandering about on the other side of the studio. ‘Jim!’ I called. ‘Come and sit down, mate. What do you think about Aston Villa’s chances tomorrow afternoon?’
Jim, who already had his coat on and was holding a cup of tea, rambled on wonderfully about the Villa, then we turned our attention to Wolves, Birmingham City and West Brom. In fact, by the time we’d filled about eight minutes we’d done Walsall and were on to Stoke.
I thanked Jim for his in-depth analysis, did the weather again and we came out exactly on time.
My heart was pumping fifty to the dozen, and I said: ‘Jim, that was brilliant. You saved the show.’
Jim looked at me blankly and said: ‘Bloody hell, mate! I thought we were just chatting. I didn’t realise we were actually on!’
They were great days. Although, to be honest, it was all a bit of a lads’ culture.
I remember one afternoon the news team came weaving back from HQ (or The Crown, to give it its proper name) and found only one person in the office.
This was about two hours before we went on air and dear Reg Harcourt, our political editor, was in the middle of what was clearly a very important conversation with a cabinet minister about appearing on the show the following week.
For no reason that I can even begin to think of, we put Reg and his phone upside down in a large plastic dustbin.
Reg, totally unfazed by our silly schoolboy antics, carried on his conversation with the minister, upside down in the dustbin, for another full five or six minutes.
He ended the call by saying a rather muffled: ‘Thank you so much, minister. We look forward to seeing you on the show on Monday.’
And, righting himself, he emerged to wild applause from the whole office.
It became apparent quite quickly that I wasn’t very good as a hard news reporter. My biggest problem was that I didn’t like most of the people I interviewed — politicians, shop stewards and so on — and I didn’t seem to be able to hide my feelings.
I soon came to the conclusion that, with local politicians, union spokesmen and lord mayors, if their lips were moving they were almost certainly lying. This was a long time ago, and I have to say I haven’t really changed my mind much since.
ATV would have had every reason to get rid of me, but mercifully they started to give me the lighter items: interviews with naturally funny, ordinary people, and I absolutely thrived on it.
For about five years my job became mainly about interviewing eccentrics. It was amazing just how many there were about: light-bulb eaters, upside-down beer drinkers, flea trainers, men who ate live frogs, men who ate live slugs, men who slept up telegraph poles, women who knitted poloneck sweaters for tortoises, women who’d met Martians in the chemist.
I interviewed one man who had a pigeon on his head at mealtimes, and another who lived with his Shetland pony — nice enough man, lovely little pony, but the smell was appalling.
Chris Tarrant worked at Capital Radio for 17 years, interviewing the biggest stars of the time
I think I had more fun at Capital Radio, which I joined in 1984 after more than a decade in TV, than anywhere else I have ever worked.
When I took over the breakfast show three years later, one critic wrote: ‘This dreadful, loud, unfunny new man on the breakfast show at Capital Radio won’t last the month.’ So, when I left 17 years later, I wondered whatever became of him.
At one point our breakfast show was getting bigger ratings than all the other morning shows in London put together, and of course we were loving it. We were very careful only to get the highest calibre of pop guests on the show: the likes of Phil Collins, Paul McCartney, George Michael and David Bowie.
I didn’t know what to expect from Bowie. I’d never met him, but he strolled in all on his own, no big PR machine with him, and was one of the nicest, easiest-going blokes I had ever met.
He said: ‘All I want to do is plug my album, because I’m obliged to, and get on a plane back to New York and see my new daughter grow up.’
I said: ‘Do you mind taking a few live phone calls?’
‘No, I’ll do whatever you want.’
So, we opened the lines, and a bloke came on and said: ‘Hello, Dave.’
I interjected: ‘“Dave”, for God’s sake! This is Mr Bowie to you.’
Ignoring me, the caller went on: ‘Dave, I remember spotting you a few years ago on the number 27 bus coming out of Streatham Garage.’
‘Oh, yes,’ said Dave. ‘I remember that. I used to use that a lot. I also used to use the one that went from Crystal Palace down to Thornton Heath.’ We then got a lady on, saying she’d seen David Bowie on a bus going out towards Hackney.
‘Yes,’ he said. ‘There’s a studio over there. I used to use that bus route quite often as well.’
The lines were quickly jammed with people ringing in with their memories of David Bowie on their local bus. It was a brilliant morning. Even a conductor called, who’d sold him a ticket.
Bowie loved it and went happily back to New York, presumably on a plane, as bus routes across the Atlantic aren’t too reliable.
Although I never mind signing autographs, or doing selfies, sometimes I am in a hurry and it can be a bit of a nuisance.
Once after an interview with Paul McCartney, his producer convinced Chris that he forgot to hit the record button as a joke
I was on my way to Lord’s a few years ago to a big cricket match between England and the West Indies. As I arrived in a taxi a bloke spotted me and went: ‘Hello, Chris Tarrant,’ and I went: ‘Oh, hello. I’m racing in to watch the cricket, mate.’
He said: ‘Yes, OK, just sign me this bit of paper before you go, please, for my kids Daniel and Karen.’
‘OK,’ I said, but even as I signed it, I was aware of a little crowd starting to form. A couple of women arrived, then a schoolgirl, then a couple of others, and clearly my cricket watching time was getting reduced by the second.
I kept hearing wild roars and loud applause from inside the ground, but I dutifully signed all the various bits of paper, chatting and smiling, but inwardly getting very frustrated. ‘Oh yes, and this is for my mum,’ said the schoolgirl. ‘OK. No problem.’
And then another hand appeared, and with another piece of paper. Without looking up, I said: ‘What’s your name, mate?’
And he said: ‘Paul.’
So I wrote: ‘To Paul, Best Wishes Chris Tarrant,’ and as I looked up, there was someone very familiar standing in this little queue with his finger on his lips with a ‘Shush, don’t say a word’ sign.
‘Thank you very much, Mr Tarrant,’ he said politely, before getting into the back of a car.
He has a house just around the corner in St John’s Wood, very near the Abbey Road Studios, which was handy for him because he was Paul McCartney.
He thought it was very, very funny. Which it was.
I’ve met Paul on and off quite a few times over the years and always found him very easy going.
We were offered an interview with him exclusive to Capital Radio a few years back, when he had a new album coming out, and I said I’d love to go to his studio just outside Hastings and chat to him about it.
Now usually on these occasions there’s a sound engineer available, but this time the guys were all out and McCartney was only available for an hour or two.
So I said: ‘Don’t worry, I’ll drive down and do it. As long as somebody shows me how to work the machine before I leave, it’ll be fine.’ I was given some ancient-looking tape recorder and off I went.
We had a lovely afternoon, Paul and I, and he was in great form, talking about The Beatles, about John, and about day-to-day life if you happen to be one of the two surviving Beatles.
Linda, bless her, kept coming out with more and more sandwiches and cups of tea, and we had a tremendous time.
I thanked Paul and started back towards London delighted with what had been a very good interview. As soon as I got around the corner, I stopped in a lay-by and tried to play back the tape, only to realise it was one of those ancient machines where there is no playback.
They always seem to work fine, but you never actually know until you put it on in the studio whether you have recorded anything at all. As I drove fast back to London, I was becoming increasingly convinced that there was nothing on the tape, that I hadn’t pressed the right record button, or whatever.
I couldn’t possibly ring McCartney and say: ‘You know that very good interview we did? Well, could we do it again, please?’ The shame would be too much to bear.
When I got to the studio, I raced in with my machine and handed it in a panic to Mike Osbourne, my long-suffering engineer. I said to him: ‘Mike, please, for God’s sake, tell me I’ve got the interview.’
He put on his headphones, put the tape in and listened. Then, with a mournful face, said: ‘I’m really sorry mate, there’s nothing on there.’
‘Oh, no,’ I said, ‘I don’t believe it.’ The air was black with expletives.
‘Oh, sorry,’ said Mike, grinning. ‘There is just a bit of you talking to Paul McCartney.’
There was about 45 minutes of me talking to Paul McCartney actually. I love Osbourne, but I could easily have shot him with a 12-bore at that moment.
I have had an amazing life, a brilliant life, a rich life.
I have been privileged, I have been very lucky, I have worked hard, but I’ve been blessed and I can honestly say I’ve never ever woken up and just not wanted to go to work. I know so many mates who hate their work, hate their journey to work, hate their journey home from work, hate their boss, hate everybody around them all day, but they just have to get there to pay the bills.
I genuinely have never ever not looked forward to a day’s work in my life.
I probably wasn’t the face of the 1970s — or indeed of any other decade. But I’ve had a damn good time along the way.
Adapted from It’s Not A Proper Job, by Chris Tarrant, to be published by Great Northern Books on April 25 at £17.99. © 2022 Chris Tarrant. To order a copy for £16.19 go to mailshop.co.uk/books or call 020 3176 2937. Offer valid until April 30, 2022. UK delivery is free on orders over £20.
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Teenager confronts suspected home intruder, helps police catch him
MIDDLEBOROUGH, Mass. (WCVB) - A Massachusetts teenager is earning rave reviews after she confronted a home intruder and helped police catch him.
“I think it was very scary,” 14-year-old Avery Cormier said.
Cormier did not let fear stop her when a stranger broke into her home in Middleborough, Massachusetts, on Friday morning.
“I heard the boots walk through the house and I thought that my mom might have just forgotten her phone and came back until I realized that’s not my mom,” she said.
So, she grabbed two steak knives from the kitchen and confronted the man.
“I was screaming at the top of my lungs to get out of my house, get out. That’s really it,” Cormier said.
Cormier said she didn’t really have a lot going through her head as it happened.
“It was just kind of adrenaline,” she said.
The suspect then fled and Cormier called 911. She also managed to record a video of him driving away.
It’s the video that police said cracked the case.
“She had the wherewithal in the moment of extreme stress and scary event to be able to think on her feet,” Middleborough Police Chief Joseph Perkins said.
And now 58-year-old Joseph Ridge is behind bars. Police said he has a long criminal record.
“She’s a straight-A student. She’s like, she’s just, she’s ... I don’t know, I’m blessed to have a daughter like her,” Cormier’s mother, who did not provide her name, said.
Cormier is relieved there was no violence, and in hindsight thinks she should have first called 911.
“Call the police before you do anything,” she said. “Don’t just grab knives and go chase after him. Might not work out.”
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WFO AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, April 17, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
511 PM CDT Sun Apr 17 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southwestern Medina,
southwestern Bandera and northeastern Uvalde Counties through 600 PM
CDT...
At 511 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles southwest of Tarpley, moving southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Hondo, Tarpley, Sabinal, D'Hanis, Noonan, New Fountain, Quihi,
Utopia, Dunlay, Pearson and Hill Country State Natural Area.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for
south central Texas.
LAT...LON 2969 9959 2967 9923 2926 9886 2914 9940
TIME...MOT...LOC 2211Z 321DEG 27KT 2954 9935
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS CANCELLED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM
WATCH 136 FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
IN TEXAS THIS CANCELS 9 COUNTIES
IN SOUTH CENTRAL TEXAS
BASTROP BLANCO BURNET
CALDWELL GILLESPIE HAYS
LLANO TRAVIS WILLIAMSON
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF AUSTIN, BASTROP, BLANCO, BURNET,
FREDERICKSBURG, GEORGETOWN, LLANO, LOCKHART, AND SAN MARCOS.
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 136 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS
EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
IN TEXAS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 9 COUNTIES
BANDERA BEXAR COMAL
GONZALES GUADALUPE KENDALL
KERR MEDINA WILSON
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BANDERA, BOERNE, FLORESVILLE,
GONZALES, HONDO, KERRVILLE, NEW BRAUNFELS, SAN ANTONIO,
AND SEGUIN.
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS EXTENDED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM
WATCH 136 TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING AREAS UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS
EVENING
IN TEXAS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 4 COUNTIES
ATASCOSA FRIO UVALDE
ZAVALA
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF CRYSTAL CITY, PEARSALL, PLEASANTON,
AND UVALDE.
TX
. TEXAS COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE
ATASCOSA BANDERA BEXAR
COMAL FRIO GONZALES
GUADALUPE KENDALL KERR
MEDINA UVALDE WILSON
PANOLA SHELBY
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WFO AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, April 17, 2022
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
401 PM CDT Sun Apr 17 2022
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 430 PM CDT
FOR NORTHEASTERN MEDINA...SOUTHEASTERN BANDERA...SOUTHWESTERN
KENDALL...NORTHWESTERN BEXAR AND WEST CENTRAL COMAL COUNTIES...
At 400 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Boerne, moving
southeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Boerne, Fair Oaks Ranch, Bulverde, Cross Mountain, Walnut Grove, Leon
Springs, The Dominion, Kreutzberg, Nelson City, Kronkosky State
Natural Area, Bergheim, Timberwood Park, Government Canyon State
Natural Area, Lakehills, Grey Forest, San Geronimo, Cascade Caverns,
Specht Store and Scenic Oaks.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Prepare immediately for large hail and deadly cloud to ground
lightning. Seek shelter inside a well-built structure. Stay away from
windows.
TX
. TEXAS COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE
PANOLA SHELBY
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 445 PM CDT
FOR NORTHEASTERN MEDINA AND CENTRAL BANDERA COUNTIES...
At 404 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Bandera, moving
southeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Two inch hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Public.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind
damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Medina, Bandera, Lakehills, Hill Country State Natural Area, Mico and
Lake Medina Shores.
This is a dangerous storm. Prepare immediately for large destructive
hail capable of producing significant damage. People outside should
move to a shelter, inside a strong building and away from windows.
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Rays first. Brandon Lowe strikes out swinging. Wander Franco singles to shortstop. Randy Arozarena singles to shallow center field. Wander Franco to second. Ji-Man Choi walks. Randy Arozarena to second. Wander Franco to third. Yandy Diaz walks. Ji-Man Choi to second. Randy Arozarena to third. Wander Franco scores. Josh Lowe reaches on a fielder's choice to shallow infield. Yandy Diaz to second. Ji-Man Choi to third. Randy Arozarena scores. Fielding error by Vince Velasquez. Manuel Margot singles to shallow center field. Josh Lowe to second. Yandy Diaz to third. Ji-Man Choi scores. Kevin Kiermaier walks. Manuel Margot to second. Josh Lowe to third. Yandy Diaz scores. Francisco Mejia strikes out swinging. Brandon Lowe flies out to left field to Eloy Jimenez.
4 runs, 3 hits, 1 error, 3 left on. Rays 4, White sox 0.
White sox fourth. Luis Robert grounds out to second base, Brandon Lowe to Ji-Man Choi. Jose Abreu singles to right field. Yasmani Grandal walks. Jose Abreu to second. Eloy Jimenez walks. Yasmani Grandal to second. Jose Abreu to third. Gavin Sheets hit by pitch. Eloy Jimenez to second. Yasmani Grandal to third. Jose Abreu scores. Josh Harrison strikes out swinging. Jake Burger reaches on a fielder's choice to shortstop. Gavin Sheets out at second.
1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 4 left on. Rays 4, White sox 1.
White sox fifth. Adam Engel singles to left field. Tim Anderson walks. Luis Robert flies out to shallow center field to Manuel Margot. Jose Abreu walks. Yasmani Grandal pops out to shortstop to Brandon Lowe. Jose Abreu to second. Tim Anderson to third. Adam Engel scores.
1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on. Rays 4, White sox 2.
Rays eighth. Josh Lowe grounds out to first base, Jose Abreu to Matt Foster. Manuel Margot walks. Kevin Kiermaier hit by pitch. Francisco Mejia singles to shallow right field, advances to 2nd. Kevin Kiermaier scores. Manuel Margot scores. Brandon Lowe flies out to deep center field to Luis Robert. Wander Franco doubles to deep left center field. Francisco Mejia scores. Randy Arozarena doubles to center field. Wander Franco scores. Ji-Man Choi strikes out swinging.
4 runs, 3 hits, 1 error, 1 left on. Rays 8, White sox 2.
Rays ninth. Yandy Diaz grounds out to shallow infield, Kyle Crick to Jose Abreu. Josh Lowe singles to right field. Manuel Margot singles to left field. Josh Lowe to second. Kevin Kiermaier singles to left field. Manuel Margot to third. Josh Lowe scores. Francisco Mejia lines out to shallow infield to Kyle Crick. Kevin Kiermaier doubled off first.
1 run, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Rays 9, White sox 2.
White sox ninth. Eloy Jimenez flies out to deep right field to Manuel Margot. Gavin Sheets homers to right field. Josh Harrison lines out to center field to Kevin Kiermaier. Jake Burger strikes out swinging.
1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Rays 9, White sox 3.
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WFO AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, April 17, 2022
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
416 PM CDT Sun Apr 17 2022
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 445 PM CDT
FOR NORTHEASTERN MEDINA AND SOUTHEASTERN BANDERA COUNTIES...
At 415 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Bandera, moving
southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Two inch hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Trained weather spotters.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind
damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Bandera, Lakehills, Hill Country State Natural Area, Mico and Lake
Medina Shores.
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Dell XPS 13 9305 vs Latitude 3320
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- Higher number of cutting-edge USB Type-C ports: 3 versus 1
- Features a bigger (~27%) battery – 52 against 41 watt-hours
- Thinner bezels and 4% higher screen-to-body ratio
- Provides 60% higher max. screen brightness: 400 vs 250 nits
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- Includes an old-school USB-A port
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New dispensary expands patient access beginning April 16; grand opening specials available
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., April 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Trulieve Cannabis Corp. (CSE: TRUL) (OTCQX: TCNNF) "Trulieve" or "the Company"), a leading and top-performing cannabis company in the United States, today announced the opening of a new medical cannabis dispensary in Zephyrhills, Florida. Located at 6601 Gall Blvd. Suite #1, the doors will open at 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 16, 2022.
Grand opening festivities throughout the day at the new dispensary will include numerous partner giveaways, music, food trucks, deals and specials, and all registered patients will receive a 25% discount. Trulieve also offers statewide home delivery, convenient online ordering and in-store pickup.
"Trulieve is excited to expand access to medical to more patients in Florida and build strong relationships in the Zephyrhills community," said Kim Rivers, CEO of Trulieve. "We are driven by our commitment to providing tailored, high-quality patient care in a safe and comfortable environment."
As the state's leading medical cannabis provider, Trulieve's retail employees are trained to provide personalized patient care and support individuals at every stage of their cannabis journey. Trulieve dispensaries throughout Florida offer on-site consultations to help patients obtain appropriate medical products and dosages to ensure optimal cannabis experiences.
Trulieve patients across Florida can choose from the largest selection of THC and CBD products available in a variety of consumption methods, including smokable flower, concentrates, edibles, capsules, syringes, tinctures, topical creams, vaporizers, and more. Patients have access to nationally-beloved brands such as Bellamy Brothers, Bhang, Binske, Blue River, Black Tuna, Love's Oven, O.pen, and Sunshine Cannabis, all available exclusively at Trulieve in Florida.
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Lenovo Yoga 9i 14" (Gen 7) vs Dell Latitude 7330
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- Higher number of cutting-edge USB Type-C ports: 4 versus 2
- Features a much bigger (~83%) battery – 75 against 41 watt-hours
- Display has support for touch input
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- Significantly easier to carry: weighs 520 grams less (around 1.15 lbs)
- Thinner bezels and 2% higher screen-to-body ratio
- Much smaller footprint: 16% more compact case (95 vs 113.3 square inches)
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Kimberley juvenile crime puts all eyes on WA government as communities wait for long-term solutions
By Sam TomlinTwo months after the West Australian government promised a swift and multi-layered response to escalating juvenile crime in the Kimberley, significant questions remain over what is being put on the table.
Announced in February after a string of highly publicised attacks on police officers by juvenile offenders, Operation Regional Shield saw 24 additional police officers deployed to the Kimberley in a bid to target the key offenders.
The initial response appeared to make an impact: 63 arrests were made, more than 100 charges laid and crime tailed off in Broome and Derby.
But last week, news of the operation's expansion to Port Hedland and other Pilbara communities was quickly followed by a spate of similar crimes across Kimberley towns.
In Kununurra, a couple staying at a local caravan park reported an attempted armed robbery by a juvenile wielding a stick and trying to steal their four-wheel drive.
In Derby, police aborted the pursuit of a stolen four-wheel drive being driven dangerously throughout town.
"It would not be a stretch to say the whole town is living in fear — and it's like a battle zone," Derby resident Peter told Assistant Police Commissioner Col Blanch on ABC Perth last week.
"Your police are doing a tremendous job — I feel for them," he said.
Local Aboriginal leaders have put forward suggestions including calls for greater involvement in the local operation of the justice system, individuals using their own experience to deter other children from risky behaviour, and making use of established programs like community sport and night patrols.
Families of the children committing the crimes have called for on-country sentencing, rather than sending children to WA's controversial Banksia Hill Juvenile Detention Centre.
Is too much being left up to police?
After launching the response in February, Police Minister Paul Papalia said: "This isn't just a policing problem, and it can't be just a policing solution".
Mr Papalia reiterated those comments in the Pilbara last week, emphasising that the situation would receive a multi-agency, whole-of-government response, rather than being left up to law enforcement.
The most alarming statistic to emerge from the first two months of Operation Regional Shield concerns the number of at-risk children, some as young as eight or nine, who are coming into contact with police: 578 across the Kimberley as of mid March.
Not every child picked up by police is necessarily committing a crime; many, if not all, are forced onto the streets by disadvantage and violence at home.
With a key goal of WA's juvenile justice strategy being keeping children as far from the justice system as possible, investigating and supporting these children and their families remains the responsibility of the Department of Communities.
"WA Police attempt to identify a responsible adult for any 'street-present' [coming into contact with police] children and young people, or contact Communities' Crisis Care Unit if one cannot be located," Communities Kimberley regional director Fiona Fischer said.
Ms Fischer said the response was being managed within the department's existing staffing levels, alongside newly appointed staff attached to early-intervention programs.
Asked what after-hours response the department was providing within the Kimberley, Ms Fischer said the Crisis Care Unit provided a 24/7 response for advice, support and case management of at-risk children.
"The state government is working on a suite of measures to address juvenile crime in the Kimberley, with more details to be announced soon," she said.
So what strategies is the government backing?
Responding to Kimberley residents' queries on ABC Perth, Assistant Police Commissioner Col Blanch put it plainly that the current situation — the regular rotation of hundreds of young offenders between the Kimberley and Banksia Hill — needed to change.
"I know a lot of the community says, 'Lock them up for a long time', but that's not working for us," he said.
But the government has been much less clear on what those strategies are.
In the week Operation Regional Shield was launched, Mr Papalia flagged a fresh government-grants program to support local solutions and pitches to improve community security.
Several Kimberley organisations enthusiastically put ideas forward, only to receive radio silence from the government, and an eventual denial from Regional Development Minister Alannah MacTiernan that such grants were ever promised.
It fell to the Premier to clarify the government's pitch a week later.
"We're going to look at alternative sentencing options for the Kimberley and provide opportunities for sentencing on country, rather than the removal of children to Banksia Hill," Mark McGowan said.
A five-year wait for locals seeking solutions
The one thing the Premier didn't clarify was a timeframe for the government's response, but all signs point to some sort of announcement in the May 12 state budget.
That will mark more than five years since the Kimberley Juvenile Justice Strategy was first put forward as a 2017 election commitment.
Every politician, agency head and community leader from Kununurra to Perth involved in addressing this issue understands there are no overnight fixes for these problems.
But goodwill and faith in the system from residents is a finite thing, and a lack of action can encourage perceptions the government — 2,000km away in Perth — is somewhat disconnected and dismissive of their immediate concerns.
"You've almost got a lawless society beginning to emerge," Shadow Police Minister Peter Collier said last week.
What does WA's recent history tell us?
The State Opposition's previous term in government provides the most recent example of just how bad things can get if the community's confidence in the system disappears.
Midway through the 2010s, the WA Goldfields were going through similar ructions to parts of the Kimberley and Pilbara now.
Increasing break-ins and car thefts sparked feelings that people weren't safe in their own homes and businesses, and that the justice system wasn't particularly interested in addressing their concerns.
Chatter on social media turned increasingly violent, as talk in workplaces turned to how "somebody should do something" in the absence of concrete action from the authorities.
The powder keg erupted in 2016 with devastating consequences: the death of a 14-year-old boy, a protest-turned-riot in the town's main street, and the ultimate jailing of a local man for dangerous driving causing death.
All received extensive coverage, but what slipped under the radar was that it was only after things turned violent that the then-Barnett government began its crisis response in the Goldfields.
For Kimberley residents, all eyes will now be on next month's budget to see how the McGowan government chooses to respond.
Sam Tomlin is the Chief of Staff at ABC Kimberley. He was previously Chief of Staff and News Reporter at ABC Goldfields Esperance, covering the Kalgoorlie riot and its aftermath.
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Brewers first. Kolten Wong hit by pitch. Willy Adames walks. Kolten Wong to second. Christian Yelich walks. Willy Adames to second. Kolten Wong to third. Andrew McCutchen out on a sacrifice fly to center field to Harrison Bader. Kolten Wong scores. Rowdy Tellez doubles to deep left center field. Christian Yelich to third. Willy Adames scores. Keston Hiura flies out to right field to Dylan Carlson. Rowdy Tellez to third. Christian Yelich scores. Throwing error by Andrew Knizner. Omar Narvaez flies out to right center field to Dylan Carlson.
3 runs, 1 hit, 1 error, 1 left on. Brewers 3, Cardinals 0.
Cardinals third. Dylan Carlson reaches on error. Fielding error by Kolten Wong. Paul Goldschmidt strikes out swinging. Tyler O'Neill walks. Dylan Carlson to second. Nolan Arenado pops out to Rowdy Tellez. Albert Pujols homers to left field. Tyler O'Neill scores. Dylan Carlson scores. Tommy Edman grounds out to second base, Kolten Wong to Rowdy Tellez.
3 runs, 1 hit, 1 error, 0 left on. Cardinals 3, Brewers 3.
Brewers fourth. Keston Hiura singles to left field. Omar Narvaez flies out to center field to Harrison Bader. Tyrone Taylor singles to shallow left field. Keston Hiura to second. Jace Peterson walks. Tyrone Taylor to second. Keston Hiura to third. Kolten Wong strikes out swinging. Willy Adames walks. Jace Peterson to second. Tyrone Taylor to third. Keston Hiura scores. Christian Yelich grounds out to second base, Tommy Edman to Paul Goldschmidt.
1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 3 left on. Brewers 4, Cardinals 3.
Brewers seventh. Christian Yelich walks. Andrew McCutchen singles to second base, advances to 2nd. Christian Yelich to third. Throwing error by Tommy Edman. Rowdy Tellez pops out to Nolan Arenado. Keston Hiura strikes out swinging. Omar Narvaez is intentionally walked. Tyrone Taylor doubles to shallow left field. Omar Narvaez to third. Andrew McCutchen scores. Christian Yelich scores. Jace Peterson pops out to shallow center field to Paul DeJong.
2 runs, 2 hits, 1 error, 2 left on. Brewers 6, Cardinals 3.
Cardinals eighth. Tyler O'Neill strikes out swinging. Nolan Arenado doubles to left field. Albert Pujols walks. Tommy Edman singles to shallow center field. Lars Nootbaar to second. Nolan Arenado scores. Harrison Bader strikes out swinging. Tommy Edman to second. Lars Nootbaar to third. Paul DeJong walks. Corey Dickerson pinch-hitting for Andrew Knizner. Corey Dickerson walks. Paul DeJong to second. Tommy Edman to third. Lars Nootbaar scores. Dylan Carlson grounds out to second base, Willy Adames to Rowdy Tellez.
2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 3 left on. Brewers 6, Cardinals 5.
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KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian fighters holed up in a steel plant in the last known pocket of resistance inside the shattered city of Mariupol ignored a surrender-or-die ultimatum from the Russians on Sunday and held out against the capture of the strategically vital port.
The fall of Mariupol, the site of a merciless, 7-week-old siege that has reduced much of the city to a smoking ruin, would be Moscow’s biggest victory of the war yet and free up troops to take part in a potentially climactic battle for control of Ukraine’s industrial east.
As its missiles and rockets slammed into other parts of the country, Russia estimated 2,500 Ukrainian troops and about 400 foreign mercenaries were dug in at the hulking Azovstal steel mill, which covers more than 11 square kilometers (4 square miles) and is laced with tunnels.
Moscow gave the defenders a midday deadline to surrender, saying those who laid down their arms were “guaranteed to keep their lives.” The Ukrainians rejected it, just as they did with previous ultimatums.
“We will fight absolutely to the end, to the win, in this war,” Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal vowed on ABC’s “This Week.” He said Ukraine is prepared to end the war through diplomacy if possible, “but we do not have intention to surrender.”
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sent Easter greetings via Twitter, saying: “The Lord’s Resurrection is a testimony to the victory of life over death, good over evil.”
If Mariupol falls, Russian forces there are expected to join an all-out offensive in the coming days for control of the Donbas, the eastern industrial region that the Kremlin is bent on capturing after failing in its bid to take Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital.
The relentless bombardment and street fighting in Mariupol have killed at least 21,000 people, by the Ukrainians’ estimate. A maternity hospital was hit by a lethal Russian airstrike in the opening weeks of the war, and about 300 people were reported killed in the bombing of a theater where civilians were taking shelter.
An estimated 100,000 remained in the city out of a prewar population of 450,000, trapped without food, water, heat or electricity in a siege that has made Mariupol the scene of some of the worst suffering of the war.
“All those who will continue resistance will be destroyed,” Maj. Gen. Igor Konashenkov, the Russian Defense Ministry’s spokesman, said in announcing the latest ultimatum.
Ukrainian Deputy Defense Minister Hanna Malyar described Mariupol as a “shield defending Ukraine” as Russian troops prepare for battle in the mostly Russian-speaking Donbas, where Moscow-backed separatists already control some territory.
Russian forces, meanwhile, carried out aerial attacks near Kyiv and elsewhere in an apparent effort to weaken Ukraine’s military capacity ahead of the anticipated assault.
After the humiliating sinking of the flagship of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet last week in what the Ukrainians boasted was a missile attack, the Kremlin had vowed to step up strikes on the capital.
Russia said Sunday that it had attacked an ammunition plant near Kyiv overnight with precision-guided missiles, the third such strike in as many days.
Explosions were also reported overnight in Kramatorsk, the eastern city where rockets earlier this month killed at least 57 people at a train station crowded with civilians trying to evacuate ahead of the Russian offensive.
A regional official in eastern Ukraine said at least two people were killed when Russian forces fired at residential buildings in the town of Zolote, near the front line in the Donbas.
At least five people were killed by Russian shelling in Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city, on Sunday, regional officials said. The barrage slammed into apartment buildings and left the streets scattered with broken glass and other debris, including part of at least one rocket.
Kharkiv Mayor Igor Terekhov, in an impassioned address marking Orthodox Palm Sunday, lashed out at Russian forces for not letting up the bombing campaign on such a sacred day.
Russia also said that its forces shot down two Ukrainian MiG-29 fighter jets in the Kharkiv region and destroyed two Ukrainian command posts and a radar system for S-300 surface-to-air missiles in the city of Avdiivka, north of Donetsk city. Ukrainian officials did not immediately confirm the claimed losses.
Malyar, the Ukrainian deputy defense minister, said the Russians continued to hit Mariupol with airstrikes and could be getting ready for an amphibious landing to reinforce their ground troops.
Capturing the southern city on the Sea of Azov would allow Russia to fully secure a land corridor to the Crimean Peninsula, which it seized from Ukraine in 2014, and deprive Ukraine of a major port and its prized industrial assets.
The looming offensive in the east, if successful, would give Russian President Vladimir Putin a vital piece of the country and a badly needed victory that he could sell to the Russian people amid the war’s mounting casualties and the economic hardship caused by the West’s sanctions.
Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer, who met with Putin in Moscow this week — the first European leader to do so since the invasion Feb. 24 — said the Russian president is “in his own war logic” on Ukraine.
In an interview on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” Nehammer said he thinks Putin believes he is winning the war, and “we have to look in his eyes and we have to confront him with that, what we see in Ukraine.’’
Without explicitly mentioning Putin’s decision to invade, Pope Francis made an anguished Easter Sunday plea for peace in Ukraine, decrying “this cruel and senseless war into which it was dragged.”
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Chernov reported from Kharkiv. Yesica Fisch in Kramatorsk, Ukraine, and Associated Press journalists around the world contributed to this report.
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Pep Guardiola does not think Liverpool’s FA Cup semi-final victory over Manchester City hands the Merseysiders a psychological advantage in the title race.
City manager Guardiola believes Saturday’s thrilling clash at Wembley will only be relevant going forward if the two clubs meet again in the Champions League final.
Liverpool won 3-2 at the national stadium to keep their quadruple bid on track while at the same time ending City’s hopes of winning a treble.
Attention now turns back to the enthralling title race between the two clubs, with City holding a one-point lead at the top of the Premier League with seven games left. They also both remain alive in Europe and could clash again in next month’s final in Paris if City see off Real Madrid and Liverpool overcome Villarreal in their semi-finals.
Guardiola said: “There is a chance we will play at the end of the season, in case both teams reach the final of the Champions League. So then I will watch what happened.
“Now the psychology is we have seven games in the Premier League and we know exactly what we will have to do to try to win the Premier League.
“We go game by game. We don’t have time (to dwell on the result). In four days we have another game, then after that Watford, then Madrid, then another one.”
City are next in action when they host Brighton on Wednesday.
Guardiola will hope playmaker Kevin De Bruyne and midfielder Ilkay Gundogan, who were unused substitutes at Wembley with foot and knee injuries respectively, will be fit to return.
Kyle Walker was also not involved due to an ankle problem as Guardiola made seven changes from the side that came through last Wednesday’s draining Champions League clash at Atletico Madrid.
Guardiola said: “When you have all the squad it’s easier to handle it. We need people to come back to face the situation.
“The players in the second half would say they are sad and they are tired, but then how do they react? This has been our team for a long time. It doesn’t matter how we fight, we do it.”
Left-back Oleksandr Zinchenko is also determined for City to bounce back quickly.
The Ukrainian said: “The reaction of us in the second half is how we should react in this kind of situation. We cannot give up. We have to fight until the end.
“At this stage, every game is a final. It doesn’t matter what competition it is.
“We can be tired mentally, but you have to sort these kind of things out at this level. We have a big squad, we have a lot of players who can play.
“We cannot give excuses. Everyone was ready to play. Everyone did everything and left everything on the pitch.
“We’re out of this competition, but there are two titles still to fight for.”
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Rob Key has been announced as the new managing director of England men’s cricket, the first appointment of a new era for the England and Wales Cricket Board.
Joe Root became the latest in a series of resignations when he revealed on Friday that he was stepping down as Test captain following a disappointing 12 months of red-ball cricket including a dismal 4-0 defeat in the Ashes.
The 31-year-old’s decision expanded a power vacuum at the ECB, with head coach Chris Silverwood, batting coach Graham Thorpe and former managing director of England men’s cricket Ashley Giles losing their jobs over three successive days in February.
Key had been a surprise contender for that role, which was openly advertised on the ECB website, having primarily worked as a commentator and pundit since his retirement from county cricket with Kent in 2015, and he will give up his current position with Sky Sports to take the reins.
“It is an absolute honour to take up this role. The chance to have an impact and make a difference is an opportunity given to very few and I will give it everything I have to try shape the next great era of English men’s cricket,” Key said.
“Although at this current moment it has been a challenging time in English cricket, I also think it’s as exciting a time as I can remember.
“With two of our teams near or at the top of the world rankings and an undoubted amount of talent in our game, I hope to try and bring everyone along for the ride so we can all help take English men’s cricket to new heights across all formats.”
One of Key’s first challenges will be to appoint a successor to Root, with Ben Stokes the favourite to take the role as one of few players guaranteed to be in the Test team. Long-serving Stuart Broad appeared to distance himself from the captaincy in his Daily Mail column on Sunday morning.
Key will also be responsible for the strategy behind the England men’s cricket teams and performance pathways, and will take a role as part of an upcoming high performance review.
As a player, Key played 15 Tests for England between 2002 and 2005, as well as five one-day internationals and one Twenty20 international, including a Test double century against the West Indies at Lord’s in 2004.
At Kent, Key was captain for nine years in two spells and made almost 20,000 first class runs in 299 matches, averaging 40.45.
ECB chief executive officer Tom Harrison said: “Following a thorough recruitment process, Rob stood out in a very competitive field.
“His passion and knowledge of the game at domestic and international level is outstanding.
“He is a proven leader and combines an approachable nature with fresh original thinking and resilience which will stand him in good stead.
“He will bring a lot to the role and I am sure players and staff alike will enjoy working with Rob. I have no doubt he will relish the challenge before us.”
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Karim Benzema snatches late winner as Real Madrid hit back to beat Sevilla
Karim Benzema’s last-gasp winner sealed Real Madrid’s stunning comeback as they recovered from 2-0 down to beat Sevilla 3-2.
The striker’s 39th goal of the season sent Madrid 15 points clear at the top of LaLiga and on the verge of the title.
Sevilla sit third, behind Barcelona on goal difference having played two games more.
Rodrygo and Nacho had earlier cancelled out Sevilla’s lead.
Ivan Rakitic and Erik Lamela had given the hosts a commanding advantage but their hopes of catching Real at the top are virtually over.
Yannick Carrasco’s stoppage-time penalty earned Atletico Madrid a late 2-1 win over Espanyol.
The 10-man hosts were on course for a frustrating draw before the midfielder struck from the spot.
Carrasco had given Atletico the lead seven minutes after the break but they had Geoffrey Kondogbia sent off with 19 minutes left.
Espanyol took full advantage with Raul De Tomas scoring with a free-kick shortly afterwards, but they were beaten at the death.
Mid-table Celta Vigo beat Athletic Bilbao 2-0 thanks to goals from Iago Aspas and Beltran Fran.
Levante were 4-1 winners against Granada to boost their survival hopes, although they are still four points from safety.
In Germany, Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich breezed past relegation-threatened Arminia Bielefeld 3-0 to move one game from a 10th straight title.
Jacob Laursen’s own goal opened the scoring, with Serge Gnabry and Jamal Musiala easing Bayern to victory.
They are nine points clear of second-placed Borussia Dortmund, who they face next week.
RB Leipzig moved above opponents Bayern Leverkusen and into third after Dominik Szoboszlai’s goal earned them a 1-0 win.
Hoffenheim’s European push stuttered after a 0-0 draw with rock-bottom SpVgg Greuther Furth.
Taiwo Awoniyi and Grischa Promel scored in the first half for Union Berlin as they beat Frankfurt 2-0.
In France, PSG moved to the brink of the Ligue 1 title with a 2-1 win over nearest challengers Marseille.
Neymar’s early goal was cancelled out by Duje Caleta-Car after goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma came and missed a corner.
But PSG won it in first-half stoppage time when Gerson handled in the area and, after a VAR check, Kylian Mbappe scored from the spot.
William Saliba had a late goal disallowed for Marseille as PSG moved 15 points clear at the top with six games left. They can win the league at Angers in their next game.
Lyon recovered from their Europa League exit to West Ham by smashing struggling Bordeaux 6-1 earlier in the day, with Moussa Dembele scoring twice.
Nice kept up their chase of the top three by beating Lorient 2-1 thanks to an Andy Delort double.
Metz drew 1-1 with Clermont in their basement battle, Nantes’ clash with Angers also finished 1-1, as did Troyes’ game against Strasbourg, while Montpellier played out a goalless draw with Reims.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Music executive Art Rupe, whose Specialty Records was a premier label during the formative years of rock ‘n roll and helped launch the careers of Little Richard, Sam Cooke and many others, has died. He was 104.
Rupe, who was inducted into the Rock Hall of Fame in 2011, died Friday at his home in Santa Barbara, California, according to the Arthur N. Rupe Foundation. The foundation did not release his cause of death.
The Greensburg, Pennsylvania, native was a contemporary of Jerry Wexler, Leonard Chess and other white businessmen-producers who helped bring Black music to a general audience. He founded Specialty in Los Angeles in 1946 and gave early breaks to such artists as Cooke and his gospel group the Soul Stirrers, Little Richard, Lloyd Price, John Lee Hooker and Clifton Chenier.
“Specialty Records’ growth paralleled, and perhaps defined, the evolution of Black popular music, from the ‘race’ music of the 1940s to the rock n’ roll of the 1950s,” music historian Billy Vera wrote in the liner notes to “The Specialty Story,” a five-CD set that came out in 1994.
Rupe’s most lucrative and momentous signing was Little Richard, a rhythm ’n blues and gospel performer since his teens who had struggled to break through commercially. In a 2011 interview for the Rock Hall archives, Rupe explained that Little Richard (the professional name for the late Macon, Georgia, native Richard Penniman) had learned of Specialty through Price, sent a demo and for months called trying to find out if anyone had listened. He finally demanded to speak to Rupe, who dug out his tape from the reject pile.
“There was something in Little Richard’s voice I liked,” Rupe said. “I don’t know — it was so exaggerated, so over emotional. And I said, ‘Let’s give this guy a chance and maybe we can get him to sing like B.B. King.‘”
Initial recording sessions were uninspiring, but during a lunch break at a nearby inn Little Richard sat down at a piano and pounded out a song he had performed during club dates: “Tutti Frutti,” with its immortal opening shout, “A-wop-bop-a-loo-mop-a-wop-bam-boom!”
Released in September 1955 and one of rock n’ roll’s first major hits, “Tutti Frutti” was a manic, but cleaner version of the raunchy original, which featured such rhymes as “Tutti Frutti/good booty.” Rupe noted that Little Richard’s performance was transformed when he accompanied himself on piano.
“Up that up to that point Bumps (producer Robert “Bumps” Blackwell) was having Little Richard just be a vocalist,” Rupe said. “The neck bone connected to the knee bone or something; his voice and his playing sort of gave it a lift.”
Critic Langdon Winner would liken Little Richard’s Specialty recordings to Elvis Presley’s Sun Records sessions as “models of singing and musicianship that have inspired rock musicians ever since.”
Little Richard’s other hits with Specialty included such rock classics as “Long Tall Sally,” “Good Golly Miss Molly” and “Rip it Up” before he abruptly (and temporarily) retired in 1957. Specialty also was home to Price’s “Lawdy Miss Clawdy” (with Fats Domino on piano); Don and Dewey’s “Farmer John”; Larry Williams’ “Dizzy Miss Lizzy,” which the Beatles later covered; and music by such leading gospel acts as Dorothy Love Coates, the Swan Silvertones and the Pilgrim Travelers.
Rupe was known for how little he paid his artists and engaged in an exploitative practice common among label owners in the early rock era: Having performers sign contracts leaving him with much or all of the royalties and publishing rights. Little Richard would sue him in 1959 for back royalties and settled out of court for $11,000.
Around the same time, Rupe grew increasingly frustrated with the “payola” system of bribing broadcasters to get records played and distanced himself from the music business. He sold Specialty to Fantasy Records in the early 1990s, but continued to earn money through oil and gas investments. In recent years, he headed the Art N. Rupe Foundation, which supported education and research to shine “the light of truth on critical and controversial issues.”
Rupe’s survivors include his daughter, Beverly Rupe Schwarz, and granddaughter Madeline Kahan.
He was born Arthur Goldberg, a Jewish factory worker’s son whose passion for Black music began through hearing the singers at a nearby Baptist church. He studied at the University of California, Los Angeles, briefly considered a career in movies and decided on music instead, schooling himself by purchasing “race records” and listening with a metronome and stopwatch. He co-founded Juke Box Records in the mid-1940s, but soon left to start Specialty. He also changed his last name to Rupe, the family’s ancestral name.
Rupe’s discerning taste made him a success, but did cost him at least one major hit. In the mid-1950s, Cooke was anxious to expand his appeal beyond gospel and recorded some pop songs at Specialty, including a ballad that became a standard, “You Send Me.” Rupe found the song bland and was appalled by its white backup singers. He let Cooke and Blackwell, who had become Cooke’s manager, purchase the copyright and release “You Send Me” through RCA.
“I did not think ‘You Send Me’ was that great. I knew it would have a certain intrinsic value because Sam was good. I never dreamed it would be multimillion seller,” said Rupe, who added, sarcastically, “A wonderful stroke of genius on my part.”
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Why some Indians die younger than others
Soutik Biswas
India correspondent
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A new-born Indian can expect to live for 69 years, just three years short of the world average.
But disparities in life expectancy - the average number of years that a person can expect to live - among India's social groups have lingered and widened, according to two new studies.
People belonging to the country's most marginalised social groups - adivasis or indigenous people, Dalits (formerly known as untouchables) and Muslims - are more likely to die at younger ages than higher-caste Hindus, according to one paper by Sangita Vyas, Payal Hathi and Aashish Gupta.
They examined official health survey data of more than 20 million people from nine Indian states accounting for about half of India's 1.4 billion population.
The researchers found that the expected life spans of adivasis and Dalits were four and three years shorter respectively than higher-caste Hindus. Muslims were expected to live a year less than higher-caste Hindus.
Let's now break this down further by gender.
This is how many years India's disadvantaged women are expected to live: 62.8 for adivasis, 63.3 for Dalits and 65.7 for Muslims. An average higher-caste Hindu woman is expected to live for 66.5 years.
Here's the average lifespan of disadvantaged men: 60 years for adivasis, 61.3 for Dalits, and 63.8 for Muslims. An average higher-caste Hindu man is expected to live for 64.9 years.
Such enduring gaps were comparable in terms of years to the gaps in life expectancies between black and white Americans in the US, researchers say. Since life expectancy in India is less than four-fifths the level in the US, the outcomes in India are more substantial in percentage terms.
To be sure, buoyed by advances in medicine, hygiene and public health, India has made massive gains in life expectancy: half a century ago, the average Indian would beat the odds by surviving into his or her 50s. Now they're expected to live almost 20 years longer.
The bad news is that although life expectancy for all social groups has increased, disparities have not reduced, according to a related study by Aashish Gupta and Nikkil Sudharsanan.
In some cases, absolute disparities have increased: the life expectancy gap between Dalit men and upper-caste Hindu men, for example, had actually increased between the late 1990s and mid-2010s. And although Muslims had a modest life expectancy disadvantage compared to high castes in 1997-2000, this gap has grown substantially over the past 20 years.
India is home to some of the largest populations of marginalised social groups in the world. The 120 million adivasis - an "invisible and marginal minority", in the words of a historian - live in considerable poverty in some of the remotest parts. Despite political and social empowerment, the 230 million Dalits continue to face discrimination. And an overwhelming majority of 200 million Muslims, the third largest number of any country, continue to languish at the bottom of the social ladder and often become targets of sectarian violence.
What explains these gaps in life expectancy in different groups?
Here is where it gets interesting.
Researchers find that differences in where people live, their wealth and exposure to environment account for less than half of these gaps. For example, the study found that adivasis and Dalits live shorter than higher-caste Hindus across wealth categories.
To find more precise answers on how discrimination influences mortality, India needs to step up research. There is some evidence which tells us why, for example, Muslims live longer than the adivasis and Dalits. They include lower exposure to open defecation among children, lower rates of cervical cancers among women, lower consumption of alcohol and lower incidence of suicide.
There's also evidence that the discrimination faced by marginalised groups in schools and in their interactions with government officials has deleterious impacts on physical and mental health. Such experiences have been linked to higher levels of stress-driven chronic diseases. These groups also have less access to quality health care and education, both associated with poorer health.
Marginalised groups - like sanitation workers - have greater exposure to occupations with higher risks of disease and death. The researchers say their findings suggest that health interventions that "explicitly challenge social disadvantage are essential because addressing economic inequality may not be sufficient".
Disparities between social groups are not exceptional to India: there is evidence of similar gaps in countries such as the US, Australia and UK.
But India needs much more data on causes of death to find out how discrimination impacts health. Poor record keeping means that out of an estimated 10 million deaths every year, seven million do not have a medically certified cause of death and three million fatalities are simply not registered. And as the researchers say, there's also the need to address "discrimination within health systems, as well as improve access to health for marginalised social groups".
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WFO AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, April 17, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
525 PM CDT Sun Apr 17 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of east central Medina,
northwestern Atascosa and southwestern Bexar Counties through 615 PM
CDT...
At 525 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Lacoste, or near Castroville, moving southeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Castroville, Lytle, Somerset, Natalia, Lacoste, Pearson, Von Ormy,
Espey, Macdona, Rossville and Mangus Corner.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for
south central Texas.
LAT...LON 2939 9892 2942 9871 2911 9841 2904 9879
TIME...MOT...LOC 2225Z 326DEG 23KT 2936 9882
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
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HAMPTON, S.C. (AP) — Authorities in South Carolina say they are investigating shooting at a club in Hampton County early Sunday that left at least nine people injured. It was the third mass shooting in the U.S. over the Easter holiday weekend.
The three shootings in South Carolina and Pittsburgh left two minors dead and at least 31 people injured.
South Carolina’s State Law Enforcement Division, which is investigating, said in an email there were no reported fatalities in the early shooting at the Cara’s Lounge in Hampton County. No information was immediately available on the severity of the injuries. Hampton County is roughly 80 miles (about 129 kilometers) west of Charleston. A phone call to the nightclub was not answered.
In Pittsburgh, meanwhile , two minors were killed an d at least eight people were injured during a shooting at a house party. The shooting, which followed an altercation, happened around 12:30 a.m. during a party at a short-term rental property where hundreds of people had gathered — the “vast majority” of them underage, Chief Scott Schubert of the Pittsburgh police department told reporters.
The shootings on Sunday come just a day after gunfire erupted at a busy mall in the South Carolina state capital of Columbia, about 90 miles north of where Sunday’s nightclub shooting took place. Nine people were shot and five people were injured while trying to flee the scene at Columbiana Centre, Columbia Police Chief W.H. “Skip” Holbrook said Saturday. The victims ranged in age from 15 to 73.
The Columbia Police Department announced the arrest of 22-year-old Jewayne M. Price, who was one of three people initially detained by law enforcement as a person of interest in the mall shooting. Price was scheduled to have a bond hearing at 2 p.m. Sunday on charges of unlawful carrying of a pistol. It is not immediately known if Price has an attorney who could speak on his behalf.
Police said the 73-year-old victim continues to receive medical treatment, but the other victims have been released from local hospitals or will be released shortly.
“We don’t believe this was random,” Holbrook said. “We believe they knew each other and something led to the gunfire.”
The three Easter weekend mass shootings are in addition to other shootings in recent days. Last week, a gunman opened fire in a New York subway car, injuring 10 people. A suspect was arrested the next day. Earlier this month, police said six people were killed and 12 others wounded in Sacramento, California, during a gunfight between rival gangs as bars closed in a busy area near the Downtown Commons shopping mall and the state Capitol.
One week ago, a shooting inside a crowded nightclub in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, left a man and a woman dead and 10 people wounded early Sunday, authorities said. And last month, 10 people were shot at a spring break party in Dallas and several others were injured as they tried to escape the gunfire, police said.
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Mariners first. Adam Frazier strikes out swinging. Ty France singles to shortstop. Jesse Winker pops out to Alex Bregman. Eugenio Suarez doubles to deep right field. Ty France scores. J.P. Crawford walks. Luis Torrens strikes out swinging.
1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Mariners 1, Astros 0.
Mariners fourth. J.P. Crawford flies out to shallow center field to Jose Siri. Luis Torrens singles to shallow left field. Jarred Kelenic singles to second base. Luis Torrens to second. Abraham Toro flies out to shallow right field to Jose Altuve. Julio Rodriguez singles to center field. Jarred Kelenic to third. Luis Torrens scores. Adam Frazier singles to center field. Julio Rodriguez to second. Jarred Kelenic scores. Ty France homers to center field. Adam Frazier scores. Julio Rodriguez scores. Jesse Winker flies out to right field to Kyle Tucker.
5 runs, 5 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Mariners 6, Astros 0.
Astros sixth. Chas McCormick strikes out swinging. Jose Altuve singles to center field. Michael Brantley homers to right field. Jose Altuve scores. Alex Bregman walks. Kyle Tucker called out on strikes. Yuli Gurriel strikes out swinging.
2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Mariners 6, Astros 2.
Mariners sixth. Jarred Kelenic doubles to deep left field. Abraham Toro doubles to deep right field. Jarred Kelenic scores. Julio Rodriguez grounds out to shortstop, Aledmys Diaz to Yuli Gurriel. Adam Frazier grounds out to shortstop, Aledmys Diaz to Yuli Gurriel. Abraham Toro to third. Ty France lines out to deep right field to Kyle Tucker.
1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Mariners 7, Astros 2.
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DOWN-TO-EARTH ALPINES: Nothing’s prettier than a trough filled with these hardy floral delights
- Nigel Colborn describes the different types of Alpines and where they grow
- He explains that purple saxifrage grow in Yorkshire’s limestone pavements
- UK-based garden expert says purple Pasque flowers are blooming now
A well planted Alpine trough can look prettier than the Crown Jewels. Mountain plants may be small and tough, but in order to attract pollinators their flowers must be extra alluring.
That’s why gentians, mountain primulas or cascading silver-white saxifrages are so eye-catching. Walk above the snow line, on a mountain with colourful wild plants, and the memory will stay with you forever.
‘Alpine’ is a catch-all word for almost all compact plants from rocky habitats. But true Alpines, originating from high in the mountains, are extra special. To thrive, they must be low-growing and rugged as well as beautiful.
We’re not flush for huge mountains in Britain. But gemlike purple saxifrage grows in Yorkshire’s limestone pavements. Cheddar Gorge in Somerset has its own little pink flower, and Orkney’s tiny Scottish primrose, Primula scotica, has grey leaves and clusters of purple-pink flowers.
Nigel Colborn describes the different types of Alpines and where they grow. He explains that purple saxifrage grow in Yorkshire’s limestone pavements
All three look lovely in an Alpine trough. But with so many other compact plants worldwide, the choice is almost infinite. With enough space, you could build a large rock garden.
But Alpines are perfect for containers, too — especially shallow troughs or stone sinks. That makes them assets in every garden, or even on a balcony.
EASY-GOING BEAUTIES
The diversity of Alpines will astound you. Some are difficult, needing special conditions and expert skills. But the vast majority are easy, tolerant and just as pretty.
For spring, small primulas include P. marginata, whose violet-mauve flowers are carried above grey-green leaves. There are easy saxifrages, too. Some, like S. Tumbling Waters, have long cascades of little white flowers. Others develop into cushions, studded with flowers.
Purple Pasque flowers, Pulsatilla, are blooming now. Those could be followed by pink, lilac or white thrift, Armeria. For high summer, there are little campanulas, summer sedums and fancy marjorams such as Origanum Kent Beauty.
You’ll find more exquisite Burst of colour: Pulsatilla vulgaris has ferny foliage which looks pretty all year round plants if you browse the websites of specialist nurseries.
Growers include pottertons. co.uk, slacktopnurseries.co.uk and edrom-nurseries.co.uk. The Alpine Garden Society is worth joining, too. Its journal, The Alpine Gardener, has valuable information and illustrations.
LOOKING THEIR BEST
Antique sinks and troughs are rare and usually expensive. Passable imitations can be more affordable. The new look soon fades, especially if lichens or mosses grow over the outside.
Old farm troughs, even metal ones, can be surprisingly attractive. You can reduce the metallic starkness by letting plants trail over the sides. That will keep the metal cool, too.
For Alpines, soil or container growing medium must drain freely. Adding coarse grit or shingle can help with that.
Most varieties prefer neutral or alkaline soil. However, a few need acidic conditions. Examples include tiny rhododendrons such as R. impeditum, Gaultheria and most heathers.
Fusspots such as gentians and lewisias benefit from crumbly leaf-mould. If you need guidance, ask for advice. Most Alpine nurserymen are happy to share their expertise.
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WFO AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, April 17, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
511 PM CDT Sun Apr 17 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southwestern Medina,
southwestern Bandera and northeastern Uvalde Counties through 600 PM
CDT...
At 511 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles southwest of Tarpley, moving southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Hondo, Tarpley, Sabinal, D'Hanis, Noonan, New Fountain, Quihi,
Utopia, Dunlay, Pearson and Hill Country State Natural Area.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for
south central Texas.
LAT...LON 2969 9959 2967 9923 2926 9886 2914 9940
TIME...MOT...LOC 2211Z 321DEG 27KT 2954 9935
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS CANCELLED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM
WATCH 136 FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
IN TEXAS THIS CANCELS 9 COUNTIES
IN SOUTH CENTRAL TEXAS
BASTROP BLANCO BURNET
CALDWELL GILLESPIE HAYS
LLANO TRAVIS WILLIAMSON
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF AUSTIN, BASTROP, BLANCO, BURNET,
FREDERICKSBURG, GEORGETOWN, LLANO, LOCKHART, AND SAN MARCOS.
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 136 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS
EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
IN TEXAS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 9 COUNTIES
BANDERA BEXAR COMAL
GONZALES GUADALUPE KENDALL
KERR MEDINA WILSON
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BANDERA, BOERNE, FLORESVILLE,
GONZALES, HONDO, KERRVILLE, NEW BRAUNFELS, SAN ANTONIO,
AND SEGUIN.
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS EXTENDED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM
WATCH 136 TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING AREAS UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS
EVENING
IN TEXAS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 4 COUNTIES
ATASCOSA FRIO UVALDE
ZAVALA
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF CRYSTAL CITY, PEARSALL, PLEASANTON,
AND UVALDE.
TX
. TEXAS COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE
ATASCOSA BANDERA BEXAR
COMAL FRIO GONZALES
GUADALUPE KENDALL KERR
MEDINA UVALDE WILSON
PANOLA SHELBY
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WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday rejected Russia’s call to surrender territory in the eastern region part of the country.
The area of Mariupol could be on the brink of falling to Russia at any moment. The much larger Russian military has bombarded the area for weeks now, and Sunday marked the final day to accept Russia’s peace offer to lay down arms in Mariupol.
Russia gave Ukrainian soldiers until 1 p.m. to surrender and vowed to eliminate anyone who resisted after the deadline.
Despite the odds, Zelenskyy has vowed to fight and has refused to surrender the territory to Russia.
“This battle is very important,” Zelenskyy said on CNN’s State of the Union. “It is very important for us not to allow them, to stand our ground.”
Zelenskyy said the territory is key to protecting the rest of the country from the grips of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
“It can influence the course of the whole war because I don’t trust the Russian military and Russian leadership,” Zelenskyy said on CNN’s State of the Union.
On ABC’s This Week, Ukraine’s prime minister said despite the odds, Ukrainian soldiers are resisting. He admitted the situation on the ground is desperate.
“They will fight until the end,” Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said on ABC’s This Week.
Russian troops have all but destroyed the city of Mariupol. Ukraine’s government estimates more than 20,000 people have died in the region since fighting began.
Shmyhal pleaded for more humanitarian aid. Civilians trapped there have no access to food, water or electricity.
“(Civilians are) suffering for more than 40 days of this humanitarian crisis,” Shmyhal said.
Russia is ramping up attacks across the country after Ukraine successfully sank its Black Sea flagship.
On NBC’s Meet the Press, Austria’s chancellor — who met face to face with Putin last week — warned that despite earlier defeats, Putin is showing no signs of letting up.
“He thinks the war is necessary for security guarantees for the Russian Federation,” Austria Chancellor Karl Nehammer said.
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Superstar
The Housewife and the Hustler
Tulsa's Buried Truth
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Hurricanes 3, Hitmen 2 (OT)
First Period
1. Lethbridge, Edwards 10 (Arntsen, Wormald) 8:46 (pp).
2. Lethbridge, Bentham 5 (Hopwo) 11:30.
Penalties — Quiring Cgy (hooking) 7:09; Smith Let (hooking) 8:58; Galloway Cgy (interference) 15:24.
Second Period
3. Calgary, Tschigerl 23 (Fiddler-Schultz, Patterson) 11:40.
4. Calgary, Fiddler-Schultz 28 (Funk, Yakemchuk) 18:27 (pp).
Penalties — Bentham Let (slashing) 6:50; Allan Cgy (tripping) 15:31; Lethbridge bench (too many men, served by Reichle) 17:30; Yatsyshin Cgy (high sticking) 19:46.
Third Period
No Scoring.
Penalties — None.
Overtime
No Scoring.
Penalties — None.
Shots on goal by
Goal — Lethbridge: Picklyk (W, ). Calgary: Buenaventura (26 shots, 23 saves).
Power plays (goals-chances) — Lethbridge: 1-4; Calgary: 1-2.
Referees — Chris Crich, Brett Iverson. Linesmen — Aidan Henderson, Michael Roberts.
Attendance — 5,601 at Calgary.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ismael Tajouri’s goal proved to be pivotal as Los Angeles FC picked up a 3-1 win over Sporting Kansas City on Sunday.
Ismael Tajouri’s goal put LAFC (5-1-1) on top for good at 2-1 in the 70th minute. Diego Palacios got an assist on the goal.
Christian Arango and Jose Cifuentes both scored once for LAFC.
LAFC outshot Sporting KC 15-9, with four shots on goal to two for Sporting KC.
Maxime Crepeau saved two of the three shots he faced for LAFC. Tim Melia saved one of the four shots he faced for Sporting KC.
LAFC plays on the road on Sunday against Cincinnati, while Sporting KC will host the Columbus Crew on Saturday.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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WFO AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, April 17, 2022
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
555 PM CDT Sun Apr 17 2022
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL UVALDE COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the warned
area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for
south central Texas.
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM CDT
FOR SOUTHERN MEDINA COUNTY...
At 554 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near D'Hanis to near New Fountain, moving southeast at
35 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Hondo, Devine, Natalia, Biry, D'Hanis, Yancey, New Fountain, Quihi
and Dunlay.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading
killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to
be struck by lightning.
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By NOAH TRISTER
AP Baseball Writer
BALTIMORE (AP) — Pinch-hitter Rougned Odor delivered the clutch hit the Orioles had been waiting for — against his former team, no less.
Odor broke a scoreless tie with a two-run single in the eighth inning, and Baltimore went on to a 5-0 victory over the New York Yankees on Sunday. The Orioles were 2 for 28 with runners in scoring position in the series — and 7 for 83 on the season — before Odor, Kelvin Gutiérrez and Jorge Mateo came through in succession during a five-run rally.
Odor played for the Yankees last year and was released following the season before catching on with Baltimore.
“I think every win is emotional for everybody,” Odor said. “It’s not because I played against the Yankees. I played with that team last year. It’s just because we won the game.”
Ryan Mountcastle started the Baltimore eighth with a single and Trey Mancini walked. Two outs later, Robinson Chirinos drew a 10-pitch walk to set the stage for Odor.
“Robinson Chirinos won us the game, with that at-bat,” manager Brandon Hyde said. “He’s facing (Jonathan) Loáisiga, who’s really good, and great stuff, and puts together just a pro at-bat to get a walk there.”
With the bases loaded, Odor went to the plate as a pinch-hitter and singled sharply up the middle against Loáisiga (0-1). Gutiérrez followed with a two-run double, and Mateo added an RBI single.
Jorge López (1-1) won in relief for Baltimore, which took two of three against the Yankees, with both victories coming in its final at-bat.
New York starter Nestor Cortes was terrific for five-plus innings, striking out 12 while allowing three hits and a walk. Cortes threw an immaculate inning in the fourth, striking out the side on nine pitches. He also struck out the side in the second.
Baltimore’s Bruce Zimmermann went five scoreless innings, allowing four hits and two walks with six strikeouts.
“Tough day for us. Frustrating,” Yankees manager Aaron Boone said. “I thought they pitched us really tough today, but we’ve got to find a way to get on the board and support our pitching, and just couldn’t get much going.”
New York had runners on first and third with one out in the fourth, but Isiah Kiner-Falefa bounced into a double play.
Yankees left fielder Tim Locastro, recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre before the game, made a sensational diving catch in the sixth on a ball hit to left-center by Mancini.
UNUSUAL TACTIC
Earlier in the game, the Yankees put four players in the outfield against Mancini, but it didn’t matter much because that sixth-inning fly was the only ball he put in play. Mancini drew two walks and struck out once.
ZEROS
Cortes and Zimmermann have each held the opposition scoreless through two starts this year.
“I really didn’t realize how well he was pitching until I came out of the game, because I was spending my half-innings underneath the tunnel,” Zimmermann said. “But to be in there and to see the guys keep grinding out at-bats — Robbie having a massive two-out walk there — and finally getting to break through with runners in scoring position, that’s the kind of things that’s going to win us ballgames.”
TRAINER’S ROOM
Baltimore transferred LHP John Means (sprained elbow) to the 60-day injured list.
UP NEXT
The Orioles begin a four-game series at Oakland on Monday night. Spenser Watkins starts for Baltimore against Frankie Montas (1-1).
The Yankees are off Monday before a three-game set at Detroit. Gerrit Cole takes the mound for New York on Tuesday night against Eduardo Rodriguez (0-1).
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Nikola Jokic, Joel Embiid, Giannis Antetokounmpo are MVP finalists
Reigning MVP Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets is one of three finalists for this year's award, the NBA announced Sunday.
The other finalists are Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Jokic averaged 27.1 points, 13.8 rebounds and 7.9 assists in 74 games this season. The Denver center's performance is even more noteworthy when considering star guard Jamal Murray (ACL) missed the entire season and forward Michael Porter Jr. (back) sat out the final five months.
Embiid led the NBA in scoring at 30.6 ppg and averaged 11.7 rebounds while playing 68 games. Antetokounmpo, a two-time MVP, averaged 29.9 points and 11.6 rebounds in 67 games.
The NBA also announced finalists in five other categories:
Coach of the Year: Taylor Jenkins (Memphis Grizzlies), Erik Spoelstra (Miami Heat), Monty Williams (Phoenix Suns)
Defensive Player of the Year: Mikal Bridges (Phoenix Suns), Rudy Gobert (Utah Jazz), Marcus Smart (Boston Celtics)
Rookie of the Year: Scottie Barnes (Toronto Raptors), Cade Cunningham (Detroit Pistons), Evan Mobley (Cleveland Cavaliers)
Sixth Man of the Year: Tyler Herro (Miami Heat), Cam Johnson (Phoenix Suns), Kevin Love (Cleveland Cavaliers)
Most Improved Player: Darius Garland (Cleveland Cavaliers), Ja Morant (Memphis Grizzlies), Dejounte Murray (San Antonio Spurs)
The finalists for each award are based on results from a panel of sportswriters and broadcasters.
--Field Level Media
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Captagon: Jordan's undeclared war against Syria drug traffickers
By Yolande Knell
BBC News, Amman
- Published
A man in his 20s with cropped hair agitatedly paces the corridor of the drug rehabilitation unit as he grapples with the agonies of early withdrawal.
In the TV room, a fashionably dressed young woman in a later stage of recovery wearily draws on a cigarette then rests her head in her hands.
Fighting from the decade-long war in Syria may have died down, but the country's transformation into a narco-state is sowing new seeds of misery across this region.
The rooms at Al-Rashid Hospital in Jordan's capital, Amman, look like hotel accommodation, but checking in here is an act of desperation.
"It's a long process. The patients stay for a minimum of one month, sometimes three months," says nurse Hadeel Bitar as she shows me around.
They come from Jordan and Gulf Arab states, where in recent years the amphetamine Captagon - cheaply manufactured in Syria and Lebanon and also known as "the poor man's cocaine" - has become the drug of choice.
"The consequences of taking it are very serious. They can include violence and psychosis," says Dr Ali al-Qam, a consultant psychiatrist and clinical director.
"It's very addictive as well. People start with one tablet and then increase by two or three, then shift into a more serious drug like crystal meth."
Huge industry
At the height of the conflict in Syria, smugglers and militant groups took advantage to supply Captagon - which is often laced with caffeine - to fighters, to boost their courage and help them stay alert on the frontlines.
With few legitimate work opportunities and growing poverty, many ordinary Syrians became involved in the drugs trade.
Now, with the Syrian economy shattered by a decade of war and still stifled by international sanctions, it has turned into a multi-billion-dollar industry, worth far more than any legal exports.
Although there have been public denials from Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's government, reports have linked powerful figures in business and the military to the manufacturing and distribution of Captagon.
"The areas in which Captagon production is most pronounced are those controlled by the Assad regime and close familial relations of the regime," says Ian Larson, a Syria analyst for the Center for Operational Analysis and Research (COAR), a Cyprus-based consultancy.
"Now, that remains a circumstantial linkage, but it is an indicative one."
A 2021 report, which he authored, suggested a "mind-numbing" scale of Captagon production, with a market value estimated at about $3.5bn (£2.7bn; €3.2bn) for the previous year, based on quantities that were intercepted.
The pills regularly show up in ports, airports and at crossing points - often expertly hidden. They have been found inside containers of machinery and fruits - even fake ones. The Jordanian authorities have released footage of them being removed from animal carcasses.
Shoot-to-kill
Once it was wave upon wave of Syrian refugees that spilt across the border into Jordan. Now, it is drugs.
Skirmishes between the Jordanian military and drug traffickers are becoming more frequent, with larger hauls being made.
Since the start of 2022, the army has intercepted more than 17,000 packets of hashish and 17 million pills of Captagon. Only 15.5 million Captagon pills were picked up in all of 2021, while 1.4 million were seized in 2020.
Jordan is largely a transit route to the drug's biggest market: the Gulf states, particularly Saudi Arabia.
"The most dangerous thing we've noticed recently is the presence of armed groups alongside the smugglers," says Colonel Zaid al-Dabbas of the Jordanian army, who has taken me on a tour.
He estimates there are about 160 groups operating in southern Syria. They have "new tactics, like those of organised crime" and use drones and expensive, customised vehicles, he says.
The increase in illegal activity, along with the killing of a Jordanian soldier, has prompted a change in the army's rules of engagement: it now has a shoot-to-kill policy.
On 27 January, the military says, 27 traffickers were killed when it foiled a co-ordinated effort to cross into Jordan at several points along the border. Four others have been killed in separate operations.
The army would like more support for what another officer describes as "an undeclared war" on Jordan's borders.
"We're fighting on behalf of other countries in the region and the world at large," says Colonel Mustafa al-Hiyari. "Drugs are destroying our families, morals and values."
- 9 January 2021
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WFO AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, April 17, 2022
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
657 PM CDT Sun Apr 17 2022
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN FRIO AND WEST
CENTRAL ATASCOSA COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for
south central Texas.
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WFO AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, April 17, 2022
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
653 PM CDT Sun Apr 17 2022
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 PM CDT
FOR NORTHEASTERN FRIO AND WEST CENTRAL ATASCOSA COUNTIES...
At 653 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Bigfoot, or 8
miles south of Devine, moving southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Charlotte, Moore, Goldfinch, Bigfoot, Schattel, Dobrowolski, Kyote
and Three Oaks.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
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Stallions' J'Mar Smith talks 'electric' USFL win, being part of history
Smith had the game-winning touchdown to put the Stallions into the win column
Birmingham Stallions quarterback J’Mar Smith guided the team to the first win in United States Football League history on Saturday night 28-24 over the New Jersey Generals.
Smith, who came into the game for starter Alex McGough, guided the Stallions to a 10-play, 59-yard drive that ended with a 2-yard rushing touchdown by the quarterback.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM
On "Fox & Friends Weekend" Sunday, Smith told co-host Abby Hornacek, "sometimes, the quarterback just gotta go make a play for his team."
He finished 11-for-21 with 156 passing yards and a touchdown pass. He added 13 yards on the ground and the game-winning touchdown run. He told Hornacek that his final game with Louisiana Tech at the 2019 Independence Bowl was what he thought about after running in for the score. In that game, he scored on an 8-yard rush in the fourth quarter to beat Miami.
USFL'S FIRST GAME ENDS WITH THRILLING STALLIONS VICTORY OVER GENERALS
"The clip that popped up into my head was the last bowl game we played in," Smith said. "The crowd really go loud when I scored the last touchdown going into the last moment in the bowl game in 2019. But it was just very electric to see the supporters out here – the fans of the USFL, fans of the Birmingham Stallions. It was just a long time coming to be back on that field for sure.
Smith was among the first players to play in the new USFL and to pick up a victory just meant more for him.
"To be a part of history, as you can say, it feels good. Get that win because we do have meetings today so that feels pretty good," Smith said. "But like I said, just got out there and put on a show in front of the fans and the people that support us, there’s no better feeling than to do that for sure."
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Birmingham will look to go 2-0 on Saturday when they play the Houston Gamblers at 7 p.m. ET on FS1.
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Firing squad or electrocution?: US death penalty in spotlight
The execution chamber at the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility in Lucasville, Ohio
A Death Row inmate in South Carolina forced to decide whether he wants the electric chair or a firing squad.
In Texas, an ailing 78-year-old man scheduled to die for a murder he committed three decades ago and a mother of 14 children to be put to death despite serious doubts about her guilt.
Capital punishment has been on the wane in the United States but an upcoming slate of executions has refocused attention on the use of the death penalty.
Richard Moore, a 57-year-old African-American man, is to be executed in South Carolina on April 29 for the 1999 murder of a convenience store clerk during a robbery.
It would be the first execution in the southern state in over a decade.
Recent US executions have been carried out by lethal injection but South Carolina has been forced to abandon that method because drug manufacturers are refusing to supply the necessary ingredients.
So Moore had the choice between the electric chair and a firing squad made up of three rifle-toting volunteers from the Corrections Department.
He chose the firing squad on Friday.
Moore's lawyers have challenged both methods of execution, however, claiming they violate a constitutional ban on "cruel and unusual punishment," and a judge agreed on Thursday to hear their arguments.
"The electric chair and the firing squad are antiquated, barbaric methods of execution that virtually all American jurisdictions have left behind," said Lindsey Vann, a lawyer for Moore.
Electrocution has been used for seven of the 43 executions carried out in South Carolina since 1985. The last time was in 2008.
A firing squad has been used only three times in the United States -- all in the western state of Utah -- since 1976, when the US Supreme Court reinstated capital punishment.
- 'Unreliable confession' -
Wave of support in America for a mother sentenced to death
There have been three executions in the United States this year and there were 11 in 2021, down from 17 in 2020.
Only one of the executions in 2021 was of a woman and of the more than 1,540 people executed in the United States since 1976, only 17 have been women.
Melissa Lucio, 53, could be the 18th.
Lucio, a Mexican-American mother of 14 children, is scheduled to be executed by lethal injection in Texas on April 27 for the 2007 death of her two-year-old daughter, Mariah.
Lucio claims a confession was coerced by police during a five-hour interrogation and that the toddler's death was actually caused by an accidental fall down a staircase.
Her case has been championed by the Innocence Project, which fights for the wrongly convicted, and reality TV star Kim Kardashian, who has urged Texas Governor Greg Abbott to grant clemency for Lucio.
"The state extracted an unreliable 'confession' and used false scientific evidence to convict Melissa Lucio of a crime she did not commit and in fact never occurred," said Vanessa Potkin, an attorney for Lucio.
"What we know today is this: Mariah died from medical complications after an accidental fall. She was not murdered."
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Carl Wayne Buntion, 78, the oldest inmate on Death Row in Texas, is to be executed on April 21 for the murder of a Houston police officer more than 30 years ago
Also scheduled to be executed in Texas in the coming days is Carl Wayne Buntion, who was sentenced to death in 1991 for the murder of a Houston police officer.
Buntion, who does not dispute his guilt, is scheduled to die by lethal injection on April 21.
At 78, he is the oldest man on Death Row in Texas and his lawyers have argued that executing him now -- over 30 years after the crime -- would constitute "cruel and unusual punishment."
Texas law also requires it be established that Buntion would "likely harm others if he is not executed," his lawyers said.
Buntion, they said, poses no danger to anyone and suffers from multiple ailments including arthritis, vertigo, hepatitis, sciatic nerve pain and cirrhosis.
"Mr. Buntion is a frail, elderly man," his lawyers said in a petition to the Texas Board of Pardons and Parole, "and will not be a threat to anyone in prison if his sentence is reduced to a lesser penalty."
Buntion has also been in solitary confinement for the past 20 years, restricted to his cell for 23 hours a day.
"When someone's sentenced to death, the jury isn't agreeing to sentence them to 30, 40, 50 years of solitary confinement and then death," Burke Butler, executive director of the Texas Defender Service, told AFP.
"That is torture," Butler said. "It's widely agreed across the world that solitary confinement is incredibly cruel. To confine someone to solitary confinement and then execute them is even crueler."
Texas has carried out far more executions -- 573 -- than any other state since 1976. Virginia, which abolished the death penalty last year, is next with 113.
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Rangers go to overtime in back-to-back games to close out regular season
The Kitchener Rangers' last two regular season games needed extra time to decide a victor.
On Friday, the Rangers travelled up Hwy. 7 to take on the Guelph Storm.
Guelph's Cooper Walker scored first, followed by two Rangers goals, but it was the Storm who came back strong to win the game 3-2 in overtime.
On Saturday, the Rangers went farther north to take on the Owen Sound Attack and close out the regular season.
Colby Barlow managed to seal the deal for the Attack in extra time, just seconds after the Rangers missed a three on one opportunity.
Owen Sound also ended up beating the Rangers 3-2 in overtime.
While the Attack are going on to face the Flint Firebirds in the OHL's Western Conference quarterfinals, the Rangers will prepare for their opening round playoff series against the London Knights.
The puck will drop for game one Thursday night in London.
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'You're going to fall in love:' Chilliwack bookstore lets customers adopt cats
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Churches celebrate first major holiday since COVID-19 restrictions lifted
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Man assaults two strangers after sneaking in to Yaletown hotel, Vancouver police say
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Alberta pilot aims to reduce surgery backlog, 'enhance sustainability' of anesthesia services
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Easter Sunday celebrated at full capacity for first time since 2019
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'Definitely seeing a lot of empathy': Larger tips from Canadians in 2022 helping restaurants rebound
Thanks to Canadians reportedly tipping more this year than in years past, some local restaurants are hopeful they can rebound from pandemic restrictions.
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Biden's foreign policy leadership is 'a joke:' Steve Hilton
Hilton said, this is what happens when you ‘replace strength with weakness’
"The Next Revolution" host Steve Hilton demolished President Biden for failing on his campaign promise to restore American strength on the global stage, calling his leadership a "joke" on his Sunday night show.
BIDEN HAS MADE AMERICA A LAUGHINGSTOCK: HILTON
STEVE HILTON: As we look around the world this Easter weekend, what do we see? War, chaos, threat, menace, anxiety, fear. This is what you get when America fails to lead. This is what you get when you replace strength with weakness… Some people here don't like the idea of America playing a strong leading role. Why should we be the world's police man? You hear that a lot and I understand it. But how do you like the alternative? How do you like war in Europe, terrorists back in Afghanistan, a China-Russia pact, North Korea testing missiles, America coddling enemies like Iran and Venezuela while alienating allies like India, Israel and Saudi Arabia. Shambles on a global scale. The exact opposite of what they tell you, the exact opposite of what they promised you.
Oh, ‘respected’ is that what you call it? Is that what you call it? Is that why the Saudis are selling oil now to China? And ditching dollars for Yuan. Trump rebuilt that alliance, and it helped produce the first Middle East peace deal in decades and now the Saudis won't even take Biden's phone call... That is how the world sees our respected president who has brought America back, a mumbling, bumbling fool who doesn’t know who he is or what he’s talking about.
Thank God we put that great foreign-policy genius Joe Biden with all his years of experience in charge. Isn’t it great to have people around the president who really know what they’re doing. Who are just professionals, good at governance. What a joke. And their biggest joke, and not a very funny one, is the resurrection of their deal to give Iran nuclear weapons.
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Once again lifting sanctions including on oil, you know, just to throw a bit of help to Putin, Xi and the rest of the world’s autocrats, and even lifting sanctions on Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps removing this foreign terrorist organization from the U.S. list of foreign terrorist organizations. Next, they’ll be signing them up as a DNC partner with a speaking slot at the 2024 convention. And unbelievably the person they rely on to broker the whole thing, is the butcher of Ukraine, Vladimir Putin himself. So Biden randomly blurts out that he wants Putin out of power but at the same time he is begging him to help deliver his flagship foreign-policy initiative! Could it get more incompetent and incoherent?
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Man’s body found at Glen Eden home on Easter Sunday
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WASHINGTON COUNTY — Indiana State Police are asking for the public's help to identify a young boy who was found dead in a wooded area in Washington County over the weekend.
According to state police, a resident mushroom hunting around 7:30 p.m. in the eastern part of the county when they located the body of a child between the ages of five and eight years old near a roadway.
Investigators have not been able to determine the identity of the young boy. He's described as a young, Black male between the ages of five and eight years old. The child is approximately four feet tall and has a slim build and a short haircut. Investigators believe the boy died sometime within the last week.
The child's cause and time of death will be determined by the coroner.
If you have any information that could help in the identification of the child, contact Detective Matt Busick with the Indiana State Police in Sellersburg at 1-812-248-4374 or 1-800-872-6743.
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This years Earth Day theme is "Invest in our Planet." Earth day takes place on April 22nd, with the entire month of April being dedicated to environmental education and why it's so important to take care of our planet. Over the last decade brands worldwide have taken the initiative to become more sustainable through their design process, production, and distribution.
So what exactly does this mean? Simply put, sustainable fashion ensures fair wages and better working conditions for employees, with the environment in mind every step of the way. This includes organic materials, recycled fabrics, eco-friendly packaging, and vegan resources, all meant to be kept and worn for years to come.
Whether you are looking for a pair of staple jeans or sandals for the summer, there are sustainable options to shop for everything. Keep scrolling for 23 pieces you can shop that benefit our planet, and your wardrobe.
Rails has a new Eco Collection which features their classic silhouettes, made from organic and recycled materials. The Rizo dress is perfect for a summer night out, paired with vegan sandals and a mesh crossbody.
Available in a candy apple green or classic black, the Meena Block Heel is made of a bio-based leather alternative and saved 467 gallons of water during production. You can read Reformation's full sustainability report on the brand's website.
The perfect mini skort for all of your summer activities is made from recycled water bottles and can be reused with ReGirlfriend: Send your old items into Girlfriend and receive a $15 store credit.
Flared jeans are here to stay, so why not buy one worth the investment? The Jovi by Boyish is made of organic cotton and Tencel, and is the perfect rigid denim feel.
Style the Gracie jacket from day to night in a matching short set or a pair or jeans. Made from natural materials, this jacket is fully lined and the perfect transitional piece to wear from spring into summer.
Transport to the French Riviera with Gunas St. Tropez large straw tote. It's enough to store all of your necessities and includes an external front pocket to keep your phone easily accessible.
I love a good pantsuit, especially one made from 100% organic cotton. Wear the pistachio trouser alone or styled with the matching jacket for the ultimate business look.
The perfect summer maxi to take you from the beach to a cocktail party. Plus, Farm Rio plants one tree per purchase from their website, through retailers, or wholesale.
The most beautiful orange hue in a backless silk maxi for all summer long. Kalita uses recyclable packaging and low-impact materials to create beautiful masterpieces.
This iconic Prada style is new and improved, now being made from using recycled trash collected in the ocean.
Theory's Double-Breasted Boy Jacket is made with wool that is fully traceable to the farm. Pair with denim shorts and slides for a classic spring or summer look.
Light and airy and easy to style, linen is essential for a summer wardrobe. This dress form Eileen Fisher is made from 100% organic linen.
Made from recycled leather, Everlane's ReLeather Court Sneakers are versatile and comfortable for everyday wear.
From Carolina K's Zero Waste collection, a colorful floral bodysuit that can be styled countless ways. Pair with a mini skirt and heels for an elevated look or dress it down with cargo pants and Converse.
From the Levi's Fresh Collection (a sustainably-produced line), a classic denim jacket in a cheery yellow color. This jacket is meant for an oversized fit and can be layered easily on chilly nights.
You could call this look sweatpants in a dress. A comfortable closet staple that can be worn every day for lounging or dolled up for work.
We love to see a fast fashion brand getting on board with sustainability. This green bucket hat is 100% made of paper and is just under $15.
Wear alone or layered over a blouse or a vest, the Adelaide Knitted Tank is a versatile knit you can wear all season long.
Warp + Weft has created the perfect denim jumpsuit that is slightly stretchy with a mid-weight feel.
Made from recycled 14k solid gold, these hoops can be worn every day and will never tarnish (with the proper care, of course).
This woven bag is a must-have for the summer season. Made from upcycled vegan leather, style with a linen blazer and baggy white denim.
What happens when you combine recycled coffee grounds, cotton, and cashmere together? You get a luxuriously soft quarter zip (with matching cropped joggers). I will be living in this all year long.
Where style meets comfort, the Bird Sandal by Coclico has a 2.5 inch wedge heel with slip on comfort.
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ORLANDO, Fla. (WFLA) — A zebra at Disney World’s Animal Kingdom died Thursday in what is being called an accident, according to a report by NBC affiliate WESH.
Witnesses said that a young zebra got scared by two ostriches that were let into the safari enclosure.
The zebra then ran straight into a gate at full speed.
Animal Kingdom employees tried to treat the zebra’s injuries as bystanders watched, but they were unable to save the animal.
A Disney spokesperson told WESH that the company is heartbroken by the zebra’s death.
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The Bisman Community Food Co-op will be hosting an Entrepreneur Networking Event.
The event will take place tomorrow starting at 8:30 AM till 10 AM, at Mocha Momma’s, Perk N Beans Coffee.
The goal of the event is to network of course and, possibly find a mentor, a business friend, or even new customers, all while enjoying a cup of coffee or tea.
Event planners recommend that you show up with some business cards and a smile.
This is a regular event on the third Monday of each month and it is always held at a different location.
For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/events/404046384809248/
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It goes without saying that the British Royal Family is an ancient institution full of historic rules and traditions which can seem strange to the outside world. However strange these traditions may appear, most of them date back centuries and have intriguing stories behind them.
When it comes to royal etiquette, curtsying is near the top of the list of what you should be doing when you meet a member of this esteemed clan. In particular, it is customary to curtsy to The Queen when you meet her, and even members of her own family are expected to behave as such.
However, in the modern era some of these traditional rules and customs have been known to become rather muddled. For instance, according to these rules Kate Middleton is required to curtsy to her cousin-in-laws Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie on certain occasions.
READ MORE: Important tricks the Queen taught Kate Middleton in secret lessons before wedding to Prince William
Though the Duchess technically has a higher ranking than Beatrice and Eugenie through her marriage to Prince William, she does not have royal blood. As a result, when Kate is with husband Prince William, Eugenie and Beatrice curtsy to her, as she takes on her husband’s standing. The same is true for Princess Anne and Alexandra.
However, when she is not with her husband, Kate must curtsy to all the princesses who received their titles through birth. This is because, in this context, the Duchess is of a lower status than them, and she must offer her respect.
Despite this ancient rule, Kate has been seen not to adhere to these rules, though she is scarcely seen publicly with her cousins-in-law without her husband, so it is unclear if she sticks to this rule or not behind closed doors.
Opening up to Oprah Winfrey, Meghan Markle spoke about the confusing curtsying rules, and admitted she was surprised to find these things happened behind closed doors. She explained she wasn’t initial sure what to do when meeting the more senior royals.
“I thought genuinely that was what happens outside I thought that was part of the fanfare,” she said. ”I didn’t think that was what happens inside. And I said, ‘But it’s you’re grandmother,’ and he said, ‘It’s the Queen.’”
Meghan wasn’t the only individual to join the Royal Family who was unclear of the rules at first. According to the 2017 Amazon Prime documentary, Kate Middleton: Working Class to Windsor, The Queen gave Kate personal lessons in how to be a royal wife, recognising the importance of the future Queen being a perfect role model for the family with William second in line to the throne.
Journalist Ashley Pearson explained in the documentary: "From the beginning, Kate Middleton had a great deal of support from the Royal Family which was really instructed by the Queen. This was to make sure she knew as much as she could possibly know and what to do in every situation – bearing in mind, of course, that she didn’t grow up in this world."
Ashley continued: "There were things like learning how to get out of a carriage without exposing your modesty and learning how to bend down to get flowers from a young girl without exposing your modesty. Things that you would never think you’d have to learn but, of course, a woman in her position would certainly need to know."
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After more than two years of remote work and multiple return-to-office delays, most Google employees are heading back to the office at least part-time — and ex-Google CEO and chairman Eric Schmidt couldn't be happier about it.
"[I]t's important that these people be at the office, in my view," Schmidt, 66, tells CNBC Make It, arguing that for decades, the in-office style has been proven effective. "I'm a traditionalist."
Starting Monday, Google's hybrid work arrangement kicked off, with most employees expected to be in the office at least three days per week. Schmidt, who served as Google's CEO from 2001 to 2011, helped transform the then-young Silicon Valley start-up into today's $1.9 trillion global tech behemoth — and credits in-office work for much of that growth.
"We spent decades having these conversations about people being close together ... the discussion at the coffee table and going to coffee," Schmidt says. "Remember all of that? Was that all wrong?"
Schmidt says it's not just a matter of nostalgia: There are practicalities to working together in person. For example, he says that conversations about professionalism — which might be particularly necessary at companies full of young employees — are much harder to have virtually.
When Schmidt started at Google, for example, the company had "an awful lot of college students who were behaving as though the workplace was like college," he says. "And I used to say to them, 'This is not college. This is a professional thing, you can't do that. And, or, it might be illegal. So please stop, now.'"
Younger employees, particularly those between the ages of 25 and 35, can also use in-office settings to more effectively develop their management styles, Schmidt says. For him, that includes learning about meeting etiquette, presentation skills, workplace politics and dealing with competitors, both internally and externally.
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"In terms of their age, that's when they learn," he says. "If you miss out [on that] because you are sitting at home on the sofa while you're working, I don't know how you build great management. I honestly don't."
There are exceptions, Schmidt notes: Some workers might have specialized roles that don't require a lot of in-person communication, others might deeply dislike the office's social nature and many probably aren't looking forward to reintegrating lengthy commutes into their schedules.
Still, Schmidt says, a largescale movement to permanently work remotely would deny at least 30 to 40 years of workplace experience.
"I think there is a lot of evidence that humans are social," he says. "And that the current virtual tools are not the same as the informal networks that occur within a corporation."
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Northern Spirit Warriors claim Karratha Basketball Association premiership with 10-point victory over Flames
Northern Spirit Warriors are the Karratha Basketball Associations Division 1 men’s winners after downing their rivals Flames division 1 Black by 10 points.
The Warriors flexed their muscles in the opening half of the grand final at the Karratha Leisureplex on April 2, running away with a big 16-point lead at the break.
The Warriors controlled the action in the opening term and continued to apply pressure in the second half to hold a a 17-point lead with just 11 minutes to go.
Flames refused to roll over, fighting back to cut the lead to just eight points with 30 seconds to go but it was too little, too late.
Flames scored in quick succession and took the win 46-36.
Joel Lekias was named the MVP of the final for his 15-point haul for the Warriors.
In division 2 Roebourne’s RMSC Villagers took out the premiership after a hard-fought game against Northern Spirit Corps.
The Villagers ran away with the game in the first half, scoring at will to hold a 17-point lead at half-time.
Northern Spirit Corps refused to give up, firing back to trail by seven points with eight minutes to go.
The game went down to the wire with Villagers holding on to win by four points, 39-35.
Drew Woodley (18 points) and Ezekiel Williams (11 points) proved the difference for the RMSC Villagers, top-scoring for the team and powering the side to the four-point victory.
Daniel Hutton and Kenneth Catanghal top-scored for Northern Spirit Corps with eight points each.
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Strahm (1-0) allowed a run on a hit and no walks while striking out one in 1.1 innings to earn the win in Sunday's matchup against Minnesota.
Strahm entered Sunday's game in the top of the sixth inning and picked up his first win since 2018 by tossing 1.1 scoreless frames. The southpaw earned a hold in last weekend's win over the Yankees and hasn't allowed a run in 4.2 innings this year, but he has plenty of competition for high-leverage work in Boston's bullpen.
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New Delhi: Hyundai Motor Company on Sunday announced that it is entering the online community-based Non-Fungible Token market in collaboration with the 'Meta Kongz' NFT brand. Hyundai Motor is the first automaker to enter the NFT market with its own NFT community, including the Hyundai NFT official website and channels on Discord and Twitter, the company said in a release.
NFTs are unique
cryptographic tokens that exist on a blockchain and cannot be replicated. NFTs can represent real-world items like artwork and real estate. "Tokenizing" these real-world tangible assets makes buying, selling, and trading them more efficient while reducing the probability of fraud.
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Hyundai NFT community will provide its users with the Hyundai brand experience in the metaverse by sharing NFTs depicting its mobility solutions. The Hyundai NFT Discord and Twitter channels opened on April 15, and the official NFT website is scheduled to open in May.
By providing dedicated channels for the Hyundai NFT community, the company will continuously manage the asset value of its NFTs. The online platforms will provide an open 24/7 communications channel between the company and community members, with real-time updates on the asset value of its NFTs.
The company has also released a short film introducing the Hyundai NFT universe concept 'Metamobility Universe,' which reflects the 'Metamobility' concept revealed at CES 2022. In the film, the 'Meta Kongz' gorilla character drives in both a classic PONY and newly reinterpreted heritage series PONY from Earth to the Moon, visualizing how mobility solutions can transcend time and space. The film at the end also teases a shooting star-shaped NFT that will be released in May.
Hyundai Motor will also issue 30 limited editions 'Hyundai x Meta Kongz' NFTs on April 20 to commemorate the release of the film. According to the company, Hyundai NFT projects will be continued throughout the year to keep expanding the Hyundai NFT Universe. Profits from the sale of Hyundai NFTs will be used for the project's management and community members.
"The Hyundai NFT Universe will extend the Hyundai brand experience, especially with MZ generation, in a completely new way, further reinforcing our commitment to innovation in both the real world and in the metaverse. We are extremely excited to introduce 'Metamobility' through our own NFTs and start this journey with 'Meta Kongz' ," Thomas Schemera, Hyundai Motor's Global Chief Marketing Officer and Head of Customer Experience Division, said.
"Hyundai Motor Company shared its vision of a 'Meta Mobility' concept at CES 2022 with the goal of pioneering a smart device-metaverse connection that will expand the role of mobility to virtual reality (VR), ultimately allowing people to overcome the physical limitations of movement in time and space.
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Harrison Kerr has justified his pre-race favouritism by storming to victory in the men’s Stawell Gift.
Racing off a mark of 9.25m, Kerr powered across the line in 11.85 seconds to win the prestigious 120m handicap event on Easter Monday at Central Park.
Hamish Lindstrom was second and Jesse McKenna - the son of former AFL great Guy McKenna - was third.
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Queenslander Carla Bull won the women’s Gift in a photo finish in a time of 13.77 off a mark of 6m.
Clare De Salis was second and backmarker Mia Gross was third.
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Easter tourism down as industry struggles against cancellations amid flood recovery
By Ainslie Drewitt-Smith, Keely Johnson, and Alex HargravesLast-minute cancellations and uncertainty over COVID-19 has led to lower than usual tourist numbers over Easter on the New South Wales south coast.
Key points:
- Tourism in regional NSW has struggled to bounce back this Easter
- Businesses grapple with last-minute COVID-19 cancellations and the impact of the recent rains
- The chair of Australian Regional Tourism said operators were feeling fatigued
While thousands of holiday-makers took advantage of blue skies and sunshine over the long weekend, bookings remained down on previous years in most areas.
The chair of Australian Regional Tourism Coralie Bell said that lingering uncertainty over COVID-19 had made people reluctant to book holidays.
"It's beautiful to start to see the crowds come back but we're not quite back to business as usual yet."
Ms Bell, who is also the chair of Tourism Shoalhaven on the state's South Coast, said many businesses had also been marred by the ongoing outbreak of COVID-19.
Ms Bell said there was also "a lot of fatigue" from operators across the state in the wake of widespread flooding and relentless downpours in recent months.
Kangaroo Valley 'fairly busy'
The idyllic village of Kangaroo Valley in the Shoalhaven had a welcome boost to trade over the long weekend, despite the main access road from Sydney and the Southern Highlands having been cut off by a landslip since March.
Community consultative committee member, Brenda Sambrook said it did not seem to deter day-trippers.
"I think it's been fairly busy around the town this weekend," she said.
"There were certainly a lot of people wandering around the streets and the cafe's looked like they had good patronage.
Music festival returns
Further south, the Four Winds music festival enjoyed a return with hundreds of people attending the towns of Cobargo and Bermagui to soak up a weekend of live tunes.
Festival creative director Lindy Hume said she was pleased with the attendance, although the festival line-up had been affected by COVID-19.
"We’ve lost a few artists to COVID, but we’ve been really lucky actually, people have been incredibly flexible,” she said.
"Audiences are still pretty anxious about COVID, so some people are choosing to not do anything in crowds.”
For those who made the trip, Ms Hume said it was a huge success.
Crescent Head fully booked
Up north, accommodation providers said bookings had been strong over the school holidays but COVID-19 continued to be a challenge.
Crescent Head holiday park manager Alison Fitzgerald said the park was full over the two weeks of the school holidays.
"We have still seen a fair few people either having to cancel due to COVID or having to delay their arrival coming out of isolation," Ms Fitzgerald said.
BluesFest draws a crowd
Tourism businesses in the northern rivers have welcomed the arrival of Easter holiday-makers, with Bluesfest drawing a crowd for the first time in several years.
Destination North Coast chair Cameron Arnold said the influx of visitors was a shot in the arm for the region.
"From what I've seen and what I've heard, it's been a good weekend actually," he said.
"Bluesfest has definitely led the charge in delivering really good visitation into the region ... but we're nowhere near where we were pre-COVID unfortunately."
Mr Arnold said the region was still rebuilding following the March floods but he hoped the Easter holiday period would mark the start of the recovery.
"It's a huge relief to get that sign of things getting back to some form of normality and it's what we've desperately, desperately needed," he said.
"Hopefully we'll see this kickstart into a really positive year ahead."
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The decision was recently made to approve the development of the park’s planning.
The IT park is to have about 20,000 labourers and experts.
According to the Bac Ninh People’s Committee, the planning will set the scene for the establishment of an IT hub in the province and the development of infrastructure for IT application and R&D activities, and accelerate the growth of the IT industry.
A centre for R&D activities in the field is also expected to be set up to provide professional training, facilitate technology transfer, and offer support for IT startups.
By the end of 2021, Bac Ninh had had 16 industrial parks, covering a total area of close to 6,400 hectares, 10 of which have been put into use, and the occupancy reached 91.2 percent.
It has also established 31 industrial clusters, 21 of which were operational.
Many international tech giants, such as Samsung, Canon, Foxconn and Nokia, have set up base in the province’s industrial parks and clusters./.
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TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) head Chen Shih-chung (陳時中) said Monday (April 18) he expects Taiwan to open its borders to travelers from countries with similar infection levels in July.
During a session of the Social Welfare and Environmental Hygiene Committee of the Legislative Yuan that morning, Taiwan People’s Party Legislator Tsai Pi-ru (蔡壁如) asked whether border controls would be eased in July and restrictions lifted over the summer, given that the number of confirmed local COVID cases has reached 1,000 per day. Chen explained that if the infection rate in a given country matches that of Taiwan, arrivals from that country will no longer be subject to a quarantine.
Tsai then asked which countries have the same infection rate as Taiwan, to which Chen responded that he was not referring to the present but rather the near future and said the CECC will compare infection rates with Taiwan's over the course of one or two weeks. The CECC head said that if the infection levels match over a set period of time, arrivals from that country will not have to quarantine.
Chen said Taiwan's current infection rate is far lower than that of many other countries, standing at 140 COVID cases per million. In contrast, Japan's rate is 5,000 per million, while 32% of people in South Korea have been infected with the virus.
Chen observed that infections are declining in many countries as Taiwan sees a rapid spike in cases. By July, Chen predicted that the rate of infection in Taiwan will match that of a number of countries, at which time Taiwan can start ending the mandatory quarantine for visitors from countries with similar infection levels.
However, Chen said that arrivals from countries with a much higher infection rate will continue to be required to quarantine. Meanwhile, travelers from countries with infection levels much lower "may not want Taiwanese to go there," but he said visitors from such countries will be welcome to come to Taiwan.
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