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WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A satellite the size of a microwave oven successfully broke free from its orbit around Earth on Monday and is headed toward the moon, the latest step in NASA's plan to land astronauts on the lunar surface again.
It's been an unusual journey already for the Capstone satellite. It was launched six days ago from New Zealand's Mahia Peninsula by the company Rocket Lab in one of their small Electron rockets. It will take another four months for the satellite to reach the moon, as it cruises along using minimal energy.
Rocket Lab founder Peter Beck told The Associated Press it was hard to put his excitement into words.
“It's probably going to take a while to sink in. It's been a project that has taken us two, two-and-a-half years and is just incredibly, incredibly difficult to execute,” he said. “So to see it all come together tonight and see that spacecraft on its way to the moon, it's just absolutely epic.”
Beck said the relatively low cost of the mission — NASA put it at $32.7 million — marked the beginning of a new era for space exploration.
“For some tens of millions of dollars, there is now a rocket and a spacecraft that can take you to the moon, to asteroids, to Venus, to Mars,” Beck said. “It’s an insane capability that’s never existed before.”
If the rest of the mission is successful, the Capstone satellite will send back vital information for months as the first to take a new orbit around the moon called a near-rectilinear halo orbit: a stretched-out egg shape with one end of the orbit passing close to the moon and the other far from it.
Eventually, NASA plans to put a space station called Gateway into the orbital path, from which astronauts can descend to the moon’s surface as part of its Artemis program.
Beck said the advantage of the new orbit is that it minimizes fuel use and allows the satellite — or a space station — to stay in constant contact with Earth.
The Electron rocket that launched June 28 from New Zealand was carrying a second spacecraft called Photon, which separated after nine minutes. The satellite was carried for six days in Photon, with the spacecraft's engines firing periodically to raise its orbit farther and farther from Earth.
A final engine burst Monday allowed Photon to break from Earth's gravitational pull and send the satellite on its way. The plan now is for the 25-kilogram (55-pound) satellite to far overshoot the moon before falling back into the new lunar orbit Nov. 13. The satellite will use tiny amounts of fuel to make a few planned trajectory course corrections along the way.
Beck said they would decide over the coming days what to do with Photon, which had completed its tasks and still had a bit of fuel left in the tank.
“There’s a number of really cool missions that we can actually do with it," Beck said.
For the mission, NASA teamed up with two commercial companies: California-based Rocket Lab and Colorado-based Advanced Space, which owns and operates the Capstone satellite. | https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/NASA-satellite-breaks-from-orbit-around-Earth-17283200.php | 2022-07-04T10:55:07Z | https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/NASA-satellite-breaks-from-orbit-around-Earth-17283200.php | true |
Kalvin Phillips admits his late grandma inspired him to turn his back on his beloved Leeds to join Manchester City.
England ace Phillips has completed his £50m move to the English champions after agreeing a six year deal with Pep Guardiola's men. Leeds-born Phillips became a cult figure at Elland Road after helping the Yorkshire club return to the top flight in 2021 under Marcelo Bielsa.
The midfielder admits it was a gut-wrenching decision to leave his boyhood club. But Phillips has revealed how he made a promise to follow the advice of his grandmother Val Crosby - who told him to follow his dreams in a bid to become one of the biggest stars in football.
Phillips was left heartbroken in 2021 when Crosby, otherwise known as 'Granny Val' following her starring role in the Leeds documentary 'Take Us Home' died.
He said: "I think throughout my childhood I have always been a Leeds fan. I have always loved Leeds and it is all I have ever known. To come here is a big decision for me. It is one that took a lot of thinking about. Everything that I do is for my family.
"The last couple of years without my gran has been difficult and different, but the women in my life are why I want to do so well in football and why I want to test myself against the best, in the best team and against the best players.
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"I want to make a name for myself and make them proud. Granny Val would be happy. From day one she has always been telling me to follow my dreams - and that is the reason why I have come to this club because I had a dream that I wanted to play for one of the best clubs in the world and for one of the best managers as well. She would be very happy."
Phillips, 26, admits he is pinching himself at the fact he has gone from being starstruck by Guardiola's team of legends to becoming their new team-mate. Phillips was in awe of Guardiola's stars when he faced them for the first time at Elland Road in the top flight and he added: "It was a wet night at Elland Road and we drew 1-1 against City in a big game. It was the first big game against City that we had played. We went around shaking everyone’s hands, but I didn’t really say too much to them because I was too speechless to say anything because they are all big stars.
"Pep came over as well and shook my hand and I was just smiling. It was an amazing moment. To be here now and managed by Pep is one of the things I have always aimed for." City's Director of Football Txiki Begiristain added: "We are absolutely delighted to be able to welcome Kalvin to Manchester City. He is a player that we have long admired, and at both domestic and international level, he has proved his fantastic ability and quality over the past few seasons.
"His reading of the game, alongside his passing ability, energy and drive make him a formidable talent and he is a player who has a fantastic will to win. We feel he will be a superb addition to our squad and that he will complement our game perfectly. Everyone here is looking forward to watch Kalvin play and develop even further over the next few years."
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While covid cases and hospitalizations dipped slightly Sunday -- likely because of low reporting during a holiday week -- the data shows an overall trend up in the past week, per data released by the Arkansas Department of Health Sunday.
There have been 868,384 covid-19 cases in the state since the start of the pandemic, with 165 new cases reported Sunday. The state saw an increase of 1,403 new cases on Saturday.
Sunday was the smallest increase reported since May 30 -- Memorial Day weekend.
Sunday is typically a low reporting day and often has the lowest reported numbers during holiday weekends.
The rolling seven-day average for new daily cases was at 1,053 as of Sunday. It dropped from 1,100 on Saturday. Sunday remains the second-highest level reported in the state in four months.
As of Sunday, there were 12,585 active cases reported in the state. That number dropped from 12,840 reported Saturday, but still increased from the 11,903 reported Friday. The active cases also increased from the 10,141 reported last Sunday.
The active cases reported Saturday and Sunday are the highest reported since Feb. 16.
There were 245 patients hospitalized for covid-19 on Sunday -- the same that was reported on Friday. There were 246 patients reported Saturday. The number has increased since the 185 reported last Sunday.
As of Sunday there were 51 patients in intensive care units. The number was 50 on Friday and 54 on Saturday. Saturday's total is the highest since 55 patients were reported on March 23.
There were 10 people on ventilators on Sunday. The state reported 11 on Saturday and 12 on Friday.
Overall the state has tracked 11,585 covid-19 deaths since March 2020. No new deaths were reported Sunday. The number increased by 21 in the past week.
The rolling seven-day average for deaths was three on Sunday. It is down by five since last Sunday.
As of Sunday there were 1,622,104 people fully vaccinated in the state. There have been 690,194 boosters administered.
Pulaski County leads the state in covid-19 numbers with 29 cases. Benton County follows with 16 cases and Washington County with 12.
The Arkansas Department of Health didn't release daily covid-19 information Saturday because of technical problems.
On Friday, the state recorded more than 1,000 new coronavirus cases for the fourth consecutive day, and Saturday's 1,403 cases indicate a continuation of the recent upward trend. While hospitalizations from covid-19 have also been rising, they have not come close to the peaks of severely ill Arkansans during past surges caused by the Delta and Omicron waves.
As the nation marks July 4, the average number of daily deaths from covid-19 in the United States is hovering around 360. Last year, during a similar summer lull, it was around 228 in early July, The Associated Press reported. | https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2022/jul/04/covid-numbers-show-saturday-spike-sunday-dip-in/ | 2022-07-04T10:59:42Z | https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2022/jul/04/covid-numbers-show-saturday-spike-sunday-dip-in/ | false |
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Binder E. J. Crim. Law Criminol. 2022; 112(3): 631-664.
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When federal authorities investigate sex trafficking, three realities are consistently present. First, most sex trafficking investigations begin in response to an individual affirmatively bringing evidence to investigators. Second, the elements required to prove a someone guilty of sex trafficking under federal sex trafficking laws incentivize prosecutors to rely on victim testimony and their cooperation throughout the life of the investigation. This can be, and often is, psychologically traumatizing for the victim. Third, most cases are viewed through a traditional tripartite structure, involving the trafficker, the victim(s), and the purchasers of the sex act (johns). However, recent high-profile sex trafficking indictments of Jeffrey Epstein and the lifestyle brand NXIVM demonstrate that trafficking schemes are frequently much more complex than that tripartite structure and involve many other individuals who either participated or were involved in the illicit conduct. As such, the way federal authorities investigate sex trafficking can, and should be, reimagined. Combining this knowledge with further research into the psychological effects of saddling victims with the burden of carrying an investigation through to conviction, sex trafficking investigators can look to prosecutorial tactics used by the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice. Since 1993, the Antitrust Division has operated their Amnesty Program, which grants immunity to those who either engage in or have knowledge of an illegal price-fixing scheme, and voluntarily bring this information to the government. The Division has seen great success with their leniency program, as over 90% of cases in the Division now begin with an amnesty cooperator. This Comment proposes that a similar leniency program could be utilized for investigating sex trafficking. A leniency program recognizes the three realities listed above: it fits within a reactive process for identifying cases, it relieves burdens on victims to begin investigations, and it recognizes that there are many other individuals who could provide information about illegal trafficking. Evan Binder, Getting Out of Traffic: Applying White Collar Investigative Tactics to Increase Detection of Sex Trafficking Cases, 112 J. Crim. L. & Criminology 631 (2022). https://scholarlycommons.law.northwestern.edu/jclc/vol112/iss3/4 Keywords: Human trafficking;
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Mattson RE, Parker MM, McKinnon AM, Massey SG, Merriwether AM, Hardesty M, Young SR. Arch. Sex. Behav. 2022; ePub(ePub): ePub.
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(Copyright © 2022, Holtzbrinck Springer Nature Publishing Group)
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10.1007/s10508-021-02217-z
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35773417
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Affirmative consent policies on college campuses establish more stringent standards for inferring consent to sex. Although these policies often permit nonverbal communication of consent, they rarely outline finer-grained distinctions about which specific behaviors can stand-in for verbal affirmation. It thus remains possible that students hold different understandings of this policy vis-à-vis the nonverbals used to convey and infer consent, which could undermine the purported utility of affirmative consent initiatives. We presently sampled 442 college undergraduates and asked them to rate whether specific behaviors often present during sexual interaction constitute affirmative indicators of consent. We hypothesized that students would separate into one of three groups depending on how restrictive (e.g., verbal communication only), inclusive (e.g., verbal and clear nonverbals) or potentially non-diagnostic (e.g., sexual arousal, passivity) their behavioral definitions were of affirmative consent. Using cluster analysis, we ultimately identified two groups adhering to a restrictive versus more inclusive operationalization. The former cluster understood affirmative consent as comprising verbal affirmation with variable endorsements of specific nonverbals, whereas the latter consistently endorsed a broader set of nonverbals along with variable ascription to behaviors that do not strongly imply consent. Students in the more inclusive group were more sexually experienced, less likely to use condoms, and viewed casual sex more favorably; as well as were likelier to have received sexual assault education from their parents before and during college, as well as from social media. These findings suggest that subgroups of college students construe affirmative consent policy differently and that these understandings may relate broadly to an individual's sexual experiences, attitudes, and/or education.
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College students; Affirmative consent; Nonverbal communication | https://www.safetylit.org/citations/index.php?fuseaction=citations.viewdetails&citationIds%5B%5D=citjournalarticle_721760_20 | 2022-07-04T11:01:42Z | https://www.safetylit.org/citations/index.php?fuseaction=citations.viewdetails&citationIds%5B%5D=citjournalarticle_721760_20 | true |
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Ningrum WTP, Mas'udah S. J. Sosiol. Dialekt. 2021; 16(1): 76-85.
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(Copyright © 2021, Universitas Airlangga, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences)
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10.20473/jsd.v16i1.2021.76-85
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In a patriarchal society, men are the breadwinners and women are obliged to perform a domestic role. However, in reality, there are many families with unemployed husbands and working wives who support the family. This study aimed to reveal the background of unemployed husbands and the conflicts and violence against wives as the main breadwinner. This study used qualitative research methods and is descriptive research in design. The researchers interviewed informants from families with unemployed husbands where the wives were the breadwinners. The results of this study indicate that the causes of the husbands not working include illness, bankruptcy, company rationalization, a lack of desire to support their family or being too lazy to work. The conflicts that often occur in families with unemployed husbands include the socialization of the children, family economy, the division of domestic labor, differences of opinion in various matters, conflicts with their extended families, and various cases that are considered trivial. The violence that occurs in the family with unemployed husbands is physical violence, verbal, and psychological abuse to wives. Although the wives are the source of the family economy, the husbands remain in a dominant position in the family. Therefore, efforts to overcome the violence in the family requires support from many parties, including the wives, families, communities, and the state.
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conflict of family; domestic violence; female breadwinner; unemployed husband | https://www.safetylit.org/citations/index.php?fuseaction=citations.viewdetails&citationIds%5B%5D=citjournalarticle_721854_20 | 2022-07-04T11:04:15Z | https://www.safetylit.org/citations/index.php?fuseaction=citations.viewdetails&citationIds%5B%5D=citjournalarticle_721854_20 | false |
Tata Steel Long Products takes over Neelachal Ispat Nigam as strategic disinvestment completed
Tata Steel arm - Tata Steel Long Products - had in January this year won the bid to acquire NINL at an enterprise value of Rs 12,100 crore, leaving behind the likes of a consortium of Jindal Steel and Power Limited, Nalwa Steel and Power Ltd and JSW Steel Limited.
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New Delhi: Over six months after Tata Steel arm - Tata Steel Long Products - won the bid to acquire a 93.71 per cent stake in Neelachal Ispat Nigam Limited (NINL), the strategic disinvestment of the Odisha-based company completed on Monday.
The Ministry of Finance said that the strategic disinvestment transaction has been done today with the transfer of 93.71 per cent shares of the Joint Venture Partners (4 CPSEs and 2 Odisha govt PSUs) to the strategic buyer - Tata Steel Long products Limited.
NINL is a Joint Venture of 4 CPSEs, namely MMTC (shareholding of 49.78 per cent), NMDC (10.10 per cent), BHEL (0.68 per cent), MECON (0.68 per cent) and 2 Odisha Government PSUs, namely OMC (20.47 per cent) and IPICOL (12.00 per cent).
The enterprise value paid by TSLP is Rs 12,100 crores. This payment has been utilised as per the SPA for settlement of dues of employees, operational creditors, secured financial creditors and sellers (operational and financial dues) and for equity of selling shareholders as per SPA.
After the approval of the highest price bid of TSLP was on 31st January, 2022, the Letter of Award (LOA) was issued to the winning bidder on February 2 and the Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) was signed on March 10.
Thereafter, TSLP, NINL and the six selling shareholders worked towards satisfying a set of conditions defined in the SPA including certification of operational creditor’s dues, employees’ dues, Sellers’ operational dues and Sellers’ financial dues, which have been met to mutual satisfaction.
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The Tata Steel arm had in January won the bid to acquire NINL at an enterprise value of Rs 12,100 crore, leaving behind the likes of a consortium of Jindal Steel and Power Limited, Nalwa Steel and Power Ltd and JSW Steel Limited.
Earlier, a Tata Steel official had called NINL acquisition "of great strategic and operational value" to the company. "The acquisition of NINL provides a significant opportunity for Tata Steel to not only restart the 1 million tonnes per annum steel plant expeditiously but also begin work immediately to build a 4.5 million tonnes per annum state-of-the-art long products complex in the next few years,” the official had said.
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JERUSALEM (AP) — A Palestinian man who was shot by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank died of his wounds on Sunday, Palestinian officials said.
The Israeli military said soldiers came under attack “during routine security activity near the town of Jaba” in the northern West Bank on Saturday. It said Israeli forces fired at a man suspected of throwing a firebomb, and that the incident was under review.
The Palestinian Foreign Ministry identified the man as 19-year-old Kamel Abdallah Alwaneh from near the city of Jenin and condemned his killing.
Alwaneh’s death was the latest in a surge of deadly violence in the West Bank in recent months.
The Israeli military has conducted daily raids in Palestinian towns and villages in the wake of a series of deadly attacks by Palestinians that killed 19 Israelis, with several of the attackers coming from the Jenin area. Dozens of Palestinians have been killed in the Israeli military raids.
Most of the dead were alleged to have opened fire on Israeli forces or hurled stones or firebombs at them. The dead also include at least two apparent passersby.
Nearly 500,000 Israeli settlers live in more than 130 settlements scattered across the West Bank, alongside nearly 3 million Palestinians who live under Israeli military rule.
Israel captured the West Bank in the 1967 Mideast war and the Palestinians seek it as the heartland of a future state. Israel views the West Bank as the biblical and historical heartland of the Jewish people.
The Palestinians and much of the international community consider Israel’s West Bank settlements a violation of international law and an obstacle to a peaceful resolution of the decades-long conflict. | https://www.wane.com/news/national-world/ap-international/palestinian-dies-from-shot-by-israeli-troops-in-west-bank/ | 2022-07-04T11:15:13Z | https://www.wane.com/news/national-world/ap-international/palestinian-dies-from-shot-by-israeli-troops-in-west-bank/ | false |
Jan 6 panel: More people turn up with evidence against Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — More witnesses are coming forward with new details on the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot following former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson’s devastating testimony last week against former President Donald Trump, says a member of a House committee investigating the insurrection.
The panel already has subpoenaed former White House counsel Pat Cipollone, who investigators remain hopeful will appear Wednesday for a deposition, and said it would also welcome follow-up details from Secret Service members with Trump that day.
Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill., cited Hutchinson’s testimony that Trump wanted to join an angry mob of his supporters who marched on Jan. 6, 2021, to the Capitol, where they rioted, as particularly valuable in “inspiring” more people to step forward as the committee gets set for at least two public hearings this month.
“Every day we get new people that come forward and say, ‘Hey, I didn’t think maybe this piece of the story that I knew was important,’” he said Sunday. “There will be way more information and stay tuned.”
The committee has been intensifying its yearlong investigation into the Jan. 6 attack and Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election. The next hearings will aim to show how Trump illegally directed a violent mob toward the Capitol on Jan. 6 and then failed to take quick action to stop the attack once it began. Over the weekend, Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., the committee’s vice chair, made clear that criminal referrals to the Justice Department, including against the Republican former president, could follow.
The committee also has been reviewing new documentary film footage of Trump’s final months in office, including interviews with Trump and members of his family.
Kinzinger, in a television interview, declined to disclose the new information he referred to and did not say who had provided it. He said nothing had changed the committee’s confidence in her credibility.
“There’s information I can’t say yet,” he said. “We certainly would say that Cassidy Hutchinson has testified under oath, we find her credible, and anybody that wants to cast disparagements on that, who were firsthand present, should also testify under oath and not through anonymous sources.”
In a separate interview, another committee member, Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., said: “We are following additional leads. I think those leads will lead to new testimony.”
In Hutchinson’s appearance before the committee, she painted a picture of Trump as an angry, defiant president who was trying to let armed supporters avoid security screenings at a rally on the morning of Jan. 6 to protest his 2020 election defeat to Democrat Joe Biden.
According to Hutchinson, Cipollone was concerned that Trump would face criminal charges if he joined his supporters in marching to the Capitol.
Legal experts have said Cassidy’s testimony is potentially problematic for Trump as federal prosecutors investigate potential criminal wrongdoing.
Cheney said in an interview aired Sunday that the committee was still considering whether to issue recommendations to the Justice Department, indicating “there could be more than one criminal referral.”
Committee members said they are hopeful Cipollone will come forward.
“He clearly has information about concerns about criminal violations, concerns about the president going to the Capitol that day, concerns about the chief of staff having blood on his hands if they didn’t do more to stop that violent attack on the Capitol,” Schiff said. “It’s hard to imagine someone more at the center of things.”
In her testimony, Cassidy recounted a conversation with Tony Ornato, Trump’s deputy chief of staff for operations, who, she testified, said Trump later grabbed at the steering wheel of the presidential SUV when the Secret Service refused to let him go to the Capitol after the rally.
That account was disputed, however. Bobby Engel, the Secret Service agent who was driving Trump, and Ornato are willing to testify under oath that no agent was assaulted and Trump never lunged for the steering wheel, a person familiar with the matter said. The person would not discuss the matter publicly and spoke on the condition of anonymity.
“We had interviewed Mr. Ornato several times,” said Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., and member of the panel. “His memory does not appear to be as precise as hers. We certainly would welcome them to come back if they wish to do that.”
The committee has also been working on setting up an interview with Virginia “Ginni” Thomas, the conservative activist and wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. She was asked to speak to the committee after disclosures of her communications with Trump’s team in the run-up to and on the day of the insurrection at the Capitol.
Kinzinger appeared on CNN’s “State of the Union,” Schiff was on CBS’ “Face the Nation,” Cheney appeared on ABC’s “This Week” and Lofgren spoke on NBC’s “Meet the Press.”
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THE HAGUE, Netherlands, July 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The CNX-Network, a blockchain-based application platform, has announced that the presale is live. The presale, which is now taking place via the official website, will come with several added benefits for those who participate.
The network is one that takes the typical interfaces of popular online platforms and recreates them on their blockchain. Applications that we all use on a daily basis are mostly owned by major companies and platforms. Since they have created a monopoly position in these markets for themselves, customers have no choice then to accept the terms set by these companies. This causes them to pay high fees and make multiple accounts for every individual needed application.
CNX-Network recreates these daily used platforms, and combines them into a user-friendly network. Having a similar interface for every application makes it very easy to use and accessible for everyone.
As Dominic Letsch, the CEO of CNX-Network, explains, "Why can't we create an ecosystem of all of the existing platforms, with almost no fees, running on our own blockchain and cryptocurrency. In this way, we can help people with lower incomes use these platforms without the high costs."
Following the presale, there are plans to create hundreds of platforms through the CNX-Network and allow one login and user account to have access to all of them. The very low fee that will be paid for this access and use of the applications will be in the form of the platform's native CNX token.
CNX-Network is currently planning to get listed on multiple exchanges and has surpassed 250,000 unique users on their network already. Interested parties are encouraged to sign up via the official CNX-Network website for more information.
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Jan 6 panel: More people turn up with evidence against Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — More witnesses are coming forward with new details on the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot following former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson’s devastating testimony last week against former President Donald Trump, says a member of a House committee investigating the insurrection.
The panel already has subpoenaed former White House counsel Pat Cipollone, who investigators remain hopeful will appear Wednesday for a deposition, and said it would also welcome follow-up details from Secret Service members with Trump that day.
Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill., cited Hutchinson’s testimony that Trump wanted to join an angry mob of his supporters who marched on Jan. 6, 2021, to the Capitol, where they rioted, as particularly valuable in “inspiring” more people to step forward as the committee gets set for at least two public hearings this month.
“Every day we get new people that come forward and say, ‘Hey, I didn’t think maybe this piece of the story that I knew was important,’” he said Sunday. “There will be way more information and stay tuned.”
The committee has been intensifying its yearlong investigation into the Jan. 6 attack and Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election. The next hearings will aim to show how Trump illegally directed a violent mob toward the Capitol on Jan. 6 and then failed to take quick action to stop the attack once it began. Over the weekend, Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., the committee’s vice chair, made clear that criminal referrals to the Justice Department, including against the Republican former president, could follow.
The committee also has been reviewing new documentary film footage of Trump’s final months in office, including interviews with Trump and members of his family.
Kinzinger, in a television interview, declined to disclose the new information he referred to and did not say who had provided it. He said nothing had changed the committee’s confidence in her credibility.
“There’s information I can’t say yet,” he said. “We certainly would say that Cassidy Hutchinson has testified under oath, we find her credible, and anybody that wants to cast disparagements on that, who were firsthand present, should also testify under oath and not through anonymous sources.”
In a separate interview, another committee member, Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., said: “We are following additional leads. I think those leads will lead to new testimony.”
In Hutchinson’s appearance before the committee, she painted a picture of Trump as an angry, defiant president who was trying to let armed supporters avoid security screenings at a rally on the morning of Jan. 6 to protest his 2020 election defeat to Democrat Joe Biden.
According to Hutchinson, Cipollone was concerned that Trump would face criminal charges if he joined his supporters in marching to the Capitol.
Legal experts have said Cassidy’s testimony is potentially problematic for Trump as federal prosecutors investigate potential criminal wrongdoing.
Cheney said in an interview aired Sunday that the committee was still considering whether to issue recommendations to the Justice Department, indicating “there could be more than one criminal referral.”
Committee members said they are hopeful Cipollone will come forward.
“He clearly has information about concerns about criminal violations, concerns about the president going to the Capitol that day, concerns about the chief of staff having blood on his hands if they didn’t do more to stop that violent attack on the Capitol,” Schiff said. “It’s hard to imagine someone more at the center of things.”
In her testimony, Cassidy recounted a conversation with Tony Ornato, Trump’s deputy chief of staff for operations, who, she testified, said Trump later grabbed at the steering wheel of the presidential SUV when the Secret Service refused to let him go to the Capitol after the rally.
That account was disputed, however. Bobby Engel, the Secret Service agent who was driving Trump, and Ornato are willing to testify under oath that no agent was assaulted and Trump never lunged for the steering wheel, a person familiar with the matter said. The person would not discuss the matter publicly and spoke on the condition of anonymity.
“We had interviewed Mr. Ornato several times,” said Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., and member of the panel. “His memory does not appear to be as precise as hers. We certainly would welcome them to come back if they wish to do that.”
The committee has also been working on setting up an interview with Virginia “Ginni” Thomas, the conservative activist and wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. She was asked to speak to the committee after disclosures of her communications with Trump’s team in the run-up to and on the day of the insurrection at the Capitol.
Kinzinger appeared on CNN’s “State of the Union,” Schiff was on CBS’ “Face the Nation,” Cheney appeared on ABC’s “This Week” and Lofgren spoke on NBC’s “Meet the Press.”
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Roger Federer says he hopes to come back to Wimbledon ‘one more time’
By Issy Ronald, CNN
As he has done so many times before, Roger Federer stepped onto Centre Court at Wimbledon.
But clad in a suit and tie, rather than traditional Wimbledon whites, the 40-year-old was attending the tournament’s Centre Court Centenary Celebration on Sunday. Predictably, he received a raucous welcome from fans.
“This court has given me my biggest wins and my biggest losses. I hope I can come back one more time,” Federer, absent from this year’s main draw for the first time since 1998 because of injury, told the crowd.
The 20-time grand slam champion, who turns 41 next month, was among a number of former winners who took part in a parade around the famous arena.
He last played at Wimbledon in 2021, suffering a shock defeat by Hubert Hurkacz in the quarterfinals, and has not played competitively since that loss as he underwent another knee operation, his third since 2020, shortly after.
“I’ve missed it here. I knew walking out here last year, it was going to be a tough year ahead. I maybe didn’t think it was going to take this long to come back — the knee has been rough on me,” he said.
During his illustrious career, Federer has become synonymous with Wimbledon.
He announced his arrival as a world-class player in 2001, knocking out the great Pete Sampras, and went on to dominate at the height of his powers, winning it eight times.
“I’ve been lucky enough to play a lot of matches on this court,” he added. “It feels awkward to be here in a different type of role. It’s great to be here with all the other champions.”
The Swiss great is plotting his comeback, confirming earlier this year that he will play at the Laver Cup in September and the Swiss Indoors tournament in Basel, Switzerland in October.
“It’s been a good year regardless of tennis … I’m happy standing here right now,” he said.
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Jan 6 panel: More people turn up with evidence against Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — More witnesses are coming forward with new details on the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot following former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson’s devastating testimony last week against former President Donald Trump, says a member of a House committee investigating the insurrection.
The panel already has subpoenaed former White House counsel Pat Cipollone, who investigators remain hopeful will appear Wednesday for a deposition, and said it would also welcome follow-up details from Secret Service members with Trump that day.
Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill., cited Hutchinson’s testimony that Trump wanted to join an angry mob of his supporters who marched on Jan. 6, 2021, to the Capitol, where they rioted, as particularly valuable in “inspiring” more people to step forward as the committee gets set for at least two public hearings this month.
“Every day we get new people that come forward and say, ‘Hey, I didn’t think maybe this piece of the story that I knew was important,’” he said Sunday. “There will be way more information and stay tuned.”
The committee has been intensifying its yearlong investigation into the Jan. 6 attack and Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election. The next hearings will aim to show how Trump illegally directed a violent mob toward the Capitol on Jan. 6 and then failed to take quick action to stop the attack once it began. Over the weekend, Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., the committee’s vice chair, made clear that criminal referrals to the Justice Department, including against the Republican former president, could follow.
The committee also has been reviewing new documentary film footage of Trump’s final months in office, including interviews with Trump and members of his family.
Kinzinger, in a television interview, declined to disclose the new information he referred to and did not say who had provided it. He said nothing had changed the committee’s confidence in her credibility.
“There’s information I can’t say yet,” he said. “We certainly would say that Cassidy Hutchinson has testified under oath, we find her credible, and anybody that wants to cast disparagements on that, who were firsthand present, should also testify under oath and not through anonymous sources.”
In a separate interview, another committee member, Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., said: “We are following additional leads. I think those leads will lead to new testimony.”
In Hutchinson’s appearance before the committee, she painted a picture of Trump as an angry, defiant president who was trying to let armed supporters avoid security screenings at a rally on the morning of Jan. 6 to protest his 2020 election defeat to Democrat Joe Biden.
According to Hutchinson, Cipollone was concerned that Trump would face criminal charges if he joined his supporters in marching to the Capitol.
Legal experts have said Cassidy’s testimony is potentially problematic for Trump as federal prosecutors investigate potential criminal wrongdoing.
Cheney said in an interview aired Sunday that the committee was still considering whether to issue recommendations to the Justice Department, indicating “there could be more than one criminal referral.”
Committee members said they are hopeful Cipollone will come forward.
“He clearly has information about concerns about criminal violations, concerns about the president going to the Capitol that day, concerns about the chief of staff having blood on his hands if they didn’t do more to stop that violent attack on the Capitol,” Schiff said. “It’s hard to imagine someone more at the center of things.”
In her testimony, Cassidy recounted a conversation with Tony Ornato, Trump’s deputy chief of staff for operations, who, she testified, said Trump later grabbed at the steering wheel of the presidential SUV when the Secret Service refused to let him go to the Capitol after the rally.
That account was disputed, however. Bobby Engel, the Secret Service agent who was driving Trump, and Ornato are willing to testify under oath that no agent was assaulted and Trump never lunged for the steering wheel, a person familiar with the matter said. The person would not discuss the matter publicly and spoke on the condition of anonymity.
“We had interviewed Mr. Ornato several times,” said Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., and member of the panel. “His memory does not appear to be as precise as hers. We certainly would welcome them to come back if they wish to do that.”
The committee has also been working on setting up an interview with Virginia “Ginni” Thomas, the conservative activist and wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. She was asked to speak to the committee after disclosures of her communications with Trump’s team in the run-up to and on the day of the insurrection at the Capitol.
Kinzinger appeared on CNN’s “State of the Union,” Schiff was on CBS’ “Face the Nation,” Cheney appeared on ABC’s “This Week” and Lofgren spoke on NBC’s “Meet the Press.”
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Pablo López of the Miami Marlins has not allowed a hit through six innings against the Washington Nationals.
Miami leads 2-0 after Bryan De La Cruz doubled and scored in the third and Luke Williams homered off Erick Fedde in the fourth.
López has been far from perfect, issuing three walks and hitting two batters. He has five strikeouts and has thrown 80 pitches.
The 26-year-old is making his 16th start this season and 78th of his major league career, all with the Marlins. He entered 5-4 with a 2.98 ERA this year.
Washington lost Juan Soto to an apparent left leg injury. Soto was wincing in pain after making a throw in right field in the top of the third and left the game after getting caught in a rundown in the bottom of the fourth.
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Isle of Wight paramedic struck off after indecent pictures found
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A paramedic who allegedly chatted to an undercover police officer about travelling to abuse a girl, 13, has been struck off.
Andrew Martindale, 61, who worked for Isle of Wight NHS Trust, admitted one count of making an indecent photograph of a child in June 2021.
Police found images of children on a phone and laptop at his Newport house.
The health tribunal watchdog was "not satisfied" Martindale would not reoffend in the future.
Prosecutors at Isle of Wight Crown Court said four charges were initially brought against him, but the other three were allowed to lie on file after he offered to plead guilty to making indecent photographs of a child, the tribunal's transcript showed.
The transcript details how the court heard he sent a message to an undercover male police officer who pretended to be a woman with a daughter, aged 13.
'Profession into disrepute'
In a "highly sexualised chat", Martindale and the officer discussed "acts that they or one of them would do to the 13-year-old girl".
Police stopped the operation before officers visited Martindale's house, where they found two indecent images on a laptop computer and another on a mobile phone.
The court heard he was "riddled with remorse" and "it was very much the lady [Martindale] thought he was dealing with, not so much the daughter", the tribunal transcript said.
Martindale was sentenced to a two-year community order with a requirement of 30 days of rehabilitation activity. He was also given a sexual harm prevention order of five years.
Striking him off the register on Thursday, the Health and Care Professions Tribunal Service said Martindale "brought the profession into disrepute and broke one of the fundamental tenets of the profession."
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Plans for £4.1m Stafford roadside wildlife project
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Plans have been revealed for a £4.1m scheme to improve wildlife habitats and alleviate flooding alongside roads.
The Stafford Brooks Project targets 25 locations near local rivers and streams to address roads' environmental impact.
The scheme is being funded by National Highways in partnership with Staffordshire Wildlife Trust, Stafford Borough Council and the Environment Agency.
The trust said the plan would "help tackle nature and climate crises".
The project intends to create spaces for wildflowers, trees and wildlife where the environment has been impacted by activities from previous road building.
Natural solutions including new wetlands and reed beds are designed to help filter polluted run-off from roads.
The plan is to extend, restore and create new habitats which could become home to wildlife including otter, a range of amphibians, and wading birds such as lapwing and snipe.
Floodplains will also be restored to increase their ability to trap water when river and waterway levels rise and pose risk to nearby homes and businesses.
The announcement comes as National Highways has been upgrading the nearby M6 between junctions 13 for Stafford and 15 for Stoke-on-Trent.
National Highways development and sponsorship director, Peter Smith, said: "We appreciate there has been some disruption while we upgraded the M6 but we are able to give something back to the community with projects like Stafford Brooks, the benefits of which will be enjoyed for years to come."
David Cadman, head of nature recovery networks for Staffordshire Wildlife Trust, added: "Not only will this project improve biodiversity and water quality, it will also help tackle the nature and climate crises as the improvements will increase carbon storage and reduce the risk of flooding."
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LEXINGTON, Ohio (AP) — Scott McLaughlin on Sunday picked up his second career IndyCar victory, which may go down as one of the most special wins of his career.
The New Zealander won at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course with his nervous parents watching from pit lane. McLaughlin had not seen his family in 31 months because of the pandemic, but his parents finally were able to leave New Zealand in May to attend the Indianapolis 500.
Wayne and Diane McLaughlin booked their trip to maximize their visas and planned nine IndyCar races on their tour of the United States. It took four to see their only son drive his Team Penske entry to victory lane.
When he won his first race in February on the street course in St. Petersburg, Florida, he had to celebrate with his parents via FaceTime.
“I really wanted to get a win here with Mom and Dad,” said McLaughlin, who had won three consecutive V8 Supercars championships in Australia.
The race took a turn when five different Chevrolet drivers were knocked out with various problems, and Andretti Autosport began battling internally.
Alexander Rossi and Romain Grosjean kept bumping wheel-to-wheel and their final contact knocked the steering wheel out of Rossi’s hands, leaving him unable to turn as both cars went off course.
“What the hell is wrong with him?” Grosjean screamed.
So he was less than pleased to later receive team orders to aid Rossi’s finish.
“What do you want me to do? Just block everyone behind and not go ahead?” Grosjean asked.
Told that yes, Andretti Autosport expected Grosjean to hold up traffic to help his teammates, the Frenchman declined.
“Because Rossi put me in the wall, so I am not going to protect him,” Grosjean replied.
Grosjean was then informed of the stakes via team radio: “Rossi is not a lap down, you are.”
Rossi finished 19th, Grosjean was 21st and Colton Herta spun mid-race and finished 15th, best of the four-car Andretti fleet.
IndyCar champion Alex Palou finished second for Chip Ganassi Racing and Honda, and Will Power had a brilliant run to put a second Penske driver on the podium. Power had been penalized in qualifying, started 21st, spun in the opening laps and charged through the field to finish third.
The race had the potential to upend the IndyCar standings after the top three drivers in the standings — Indianapolis 500 winner Marcus Ericsson, Power and Penske teammate Josef Newgarden — all had poor qualifying efforts. It put Pato O’Ward, who was fourth in the points, on the pole with the chance to close major ground in the title hunt.
Instead, he and Arrow McLaren SP teammate Felix Rosenqvist were two of the five Chevrolets knocked out early, and Ericsson retained his hold on the standings. He leads Power by 20 points.
Rinus VeeKay finished fourth for Ed Carpenter Racing and was followed by Chip Ganassi Racing teammates Scott Dixon and Ericsson.
Jimmie Johnson finished 16th for his best result on a road or street course. He gained 11 positions on track.
DOUBLE DNF FOR MCLAREN
O’Ward and Rosenqvist started Sunday expecting to contend for the victory. Instead, both were knocked from the race early with issues to their Arrow McLaren SP entries.
O’Ward, who started from the pole, was screaming over his radio: “I’m losing power! I’m losing power!” fairly early in the race. Rosenqvist had already retired with some sort of electrical or mechanical problem just 18 laps into the race.
“Fuel-delivery wise, it just kept getting worse and worse and worse and then just failed,” O’Ward said. “It’s a bummer. We’ve thrown away an easy podium there.”
O’Ward had been trying to capitalize on poor qualifying efforts from the three championship contenders ahead of him in the standings. Instead, he finished 24th.
Rosenqvist, who is on a mission to keep his IndyCar seat with McLaren with strong runs that will stave off a relocation to McLaren’s upcoming Formula E team, started fourth in search of his first podium of the season. An issue with his Chevrolet ended the Swede’s day early.
Rosenqvist was furious and threw his gloves after climbing from his disabled car.
“It’s just unfortunate. I had a really, really good run. Big loss for us today,” he said. “You never know what would have happened later on, but I really felt like we were sailing. We were fighting for podium finishes and have to come back and do it all again.”
Rosenqvist entered the race coming off four consecutive top-10 finishes as he’s trying to make the case to keep his seat in the No. 7. He signed a multiyear extension with McLaren, but the team doesn’t know if Rosenqvist will drive next year in IndyCar or Formula E.
UP NEXT
IndyCar returns to Canada for the first time since 2019 for a race through the downtown streets of Toronto. Simon Pagenaud won the last IndyCar race held in Canada before a two-year pandemic pause.
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ELKHART LAKE, Wis. (AP) — Tyler Reddick needed a little longer than expected to win in the NASCAR Cup Series.
The circumstances of his triumph made it worth the wait.
Reddick won Sunday at Road America by outdueling Chase Elliott, the defending champion on the course and the current points leader. The victory came in the 92nd start of his Cup career, which has included five second-place finishes.
“It was just a huge sense of relief,” Reddick said.
The Richard Childress Racing driver won by 3.304 seconds over Elliott, who had the pole position and led for 36 of the 62 laps. Elliott was seeking his eighth career Cup road-course win to tie Tony Stewart for second place — one behind Jeff Gordon’s record.
“He’s been the guy that’s won more road courses the last couple of years than anybody,” Reddick said.
Kyle Larson was third, followed by Ross Chastain and Daniel Suárez.
Elliott and Reddick were both well ahead of the field before making pit stops with about 20 laps remaining. Elliott had a narrow lead over Reddick as they came out of the pits, but Reddick eventually pulled ahead of him as they headed back toward the front of the pack.
Reddick took over the lead for good on the 47th lap once all the cars that had been ahead of him made their pit stops.
“I just let him stay close enough to pressure me there while we had decent tires and never could get enough of a gap,” Elliott said. “Made a couple mistakes. I was gaining a gap there a couple times and made a couple mistakes and let him get back close enough to get me out of sync, and then after that just started struggling.”
Elliott had the pole position and led for much of the day as he attempted to follow his victory last week at Nashville with another. He was chasing his third win of the season.
Nobody has won more than two races through the first 18 events, the first time there hasn’t been at least a three-time winner this late in the season.
Instead, Reddick became the fifth first-time winner this year.
Each of the first three road-course races this year has had a first-time winner, with Reddick breaking through at Road America after Chastain won at the Circuit of the Americas and Suárez at Sonoma.
The other first-time winners were Austin Cindric at Daytona and Chase Briscoe at Phoenix.
Reddick, who won the Xfinity Series in 2018 and 2019, seemed on the verge of getting his elusive first victory a number of times before Sunday.
Perhaps the most notable example came at Bristol in April. Reddick and Chase Briscoe were dueling for the lead that night when the two cars spun out of control, enabling Kyle Busch to slip past them for the victory. Reddick also led for 90 laps at Fontana earlier this year but ended up 24th after William Byron ran him into wall.
“This year’s been one mistake away from greatness all year long,” Reddick said. “We finally did it today.”
Team owner Richard Childress sensed the breakthrough was coming and made that clear during a Sunday morning pep talk with the driver.
“I told him this morning, ‘You’re going to win this race. We just can’t beat ourselves and (have to) be solid,’ ” Childress said.
Reddick made sure his boss’ prediction came true.
UP NEXT
The Cup Series heads to the Atlanta Motor Speedway next Sunday. Kurt Busch won last year.
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THE HAGUE, Netherlands, July 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The CNX-Network, a blockchain-based application platform, has announced that the presale is live. The presale, which is now taking place via the official website, will come with several added benefits for those who participate.
The network is one that takes the typical interfaces of popular online platforms and recreates them on their blockchain. Applications that we all use on a daily basis are mostly owned by major companies and platforms. Since they have created a monopoly position in these markets for themselves, customers have no choice then to accept the terms set by these companies. This causes them to pay high fees and make multiple accounts for every individual needed application.
CNX-Network recreates these daily used platforms, and combines them into a user-friendly network. Having a similar interface for every application makes it very easy to use and accessible for everyone.
As Dominic Letsch, the CEO of CNX-Network, explains, "Why can't we create an ecosystem of all of the existing platforms, with almost no fees, running on our own blockchain and cryptocurrency. In this way, we can help people with lower incomes use these platforms without the high costs."
Following the presale, there are plans to create hundreds of platforms through the CNX-Network and allow one login and user account to have access to all of them. The very low fee that will be paid for this access and use of the applications will be in the form of the platform's native CNX token.
CNX-Network is currently planning to get listed on multiple exchanges and has surpassed 250,000 unique users on their network already. Interested parties are encouraged to sign up via the official CNX-Network website for more information.
About CNX-Network
CNX-Network is a blockchain-based utility network that offers access to the many interfaces that drive the modern world, all built on decentralized technology. Backed by a team of experts in finance and tech, the CNX-Network is a fast-expanding project with plans to take on the digital world at large.
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WELLINGTON – A satellite the size of a microwave oven successfully broke free from its orbit around Earth on Monday and is headed toward the moon, the latest step in NASA's plan to land astronauts on the lunar surface again.
It's been an unusual journey already for the Capstone satellite. It was launched six days ago from New Zealand's Mahia Peninsula by the company Rocket Lab in one of their small Electron rockets. It will take another four months for the satellite to reach the moon, as it cruises along using minimal energy.
Rocket Lab founder Peter Beck told The Associated Press it was hard to put his excitement into words.
“It's probably going to take a while to sink in. It's been a project that has taken us two, two-and-a-half years and is just incredibly, incredibly difficult to execute,” he said. “So to see it all come together tonight and see that spacecraft on its way to the moon, it's just absolutely epic.”
Beck said the relatively low cost of the mission — NASA put it at $32.7 million — marked the beginning of a new era for space exploration.
“For some tens of millions of dollars, there is now a rocket and a spacecraft that can take you to the moon, to asteroids, to Venus, to Mars,” Beck said. “It’s an insane capability that’s never existed before.”
If the rest of the mission is successful, the Capstone satellite will send back vital information for months as the first to take a new orbit around the moon called a near-rectilinear halo orbit: a stretched-out egg shape with one end of the orbit passing close to the moon and the other far from it.
Eventually, NASA plans to put a space station called Gateway into the orbital path, from which astronauts can descend to the moon’s surface as part of its Artemis program.
Beck said the advantage of the new orbit is that it minimizes fuel use and allows the satellite — or a space station — to stay in constant contact with Earth.
The Electron rocket that launched June 28 from New Zealand was carrying a second spacecraft called Photon, which separated after nine minutes. The satellite was carried for six days in Photon, with the spacecraft's engines firing periodically to raise its orbit farther and farther from Earth.
A final engine burst Monday allowed Photon to break from Earth's gravitational pull and send the satellite on its way. The plan now is for the 25-kilogram (55-pound) satellite to far overshoot the moon before falling back into the new lunar orbit Nov. 13. The satellite will use tiny amounts of fuel to make a few planned trajectory course corrections along the way.
Beck said they would decide over the coming days what to do with Photon, which had completed its tasks and still had a bit of fuel left in the tank.
“There’s a number of really cool missions that we can actually do with it," Beck said.
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This Morning viewers were shocked as they tuned into Monday's show and watched an interview with a woman who was scammed out of £10,000.
Angela Briscoe was conned out of her live savings by a scammer who was pretending to be her son Ed via WhatsApp.
Dubbed the 'Mum and Dad WhatsApp Scam', the procedure involves people pretending to be someone's child in order to catch their attention.
Explaining to hosts Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby about what happened while her son was away travelling in Mexico, Angele said: "It said, 'Hi mum' and I was at the office so I read it and it said, 'please change my mobile number to this one', so I immediately said I would do it. And then I said, 'is this Ed?' and I spoke to them in Spanish."
Phillip then interjected: "Because your son is called Ed, so you'd already then - in that case - you'd given them his name."
Angela replied: "Absolutely, so that was the first mistake I made, having given the name of my son.
"And straight away he said, 'yes I am Ed', so I carry on the conversation in Spanish and the person who was there spoke to me in Spanish so that was a real affirmation that it was my son.
"And from there he just asked me, 'please, please I am in a stress, I am very nervous, I have got to pay these bills and I need to pay them now'.
"I was at work and I said, 'can this wait?' and he said, 'no'," Angela continued as Holly asked: "Did you try and ring him?"
"Yes, I rang him, it was engaged but then he sent me a message saying, 'do not ring me because I am with one of the people I have to pay, so just pay'," she revealed.
Viewers tuning in were baffled by Angela's story and took to Twitter to comment with little sympathy.
One person posted: "#thismorning You rang him? But you didn’t call him, you called the scammer. This woman is so confusing. But she looks quite jovial about all this."
Another said: "These people who fall for scams.... phone the person to double check, it takes seconds! And him saying not to phone come on that just screams red flags! #thismorning."
A third viewer tweeted: "Already confused. Did she not think of phoning her son on the number she already had for him? Might have been an idea. #ThisMorning."
A fourth person added: "Oh come on. Another scammer. Have these people never heard of facetime. Why wouldn't she facetime her son and see what they hell is going on. #ThisMorning."
And another posted: "#ThisMorning Another scam victim!!!! None of my family are on WhatsApp!!! Did she not check with her son before hand? Ring him on a landline? And did he not sound like her son?"
This Morning airs weekdays at 10am on ITV and ITV Hub.
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POKROVSK, Ukraine (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday declared victory in the eastern Ukrainian region of Luhansk, one day after Ukrainian forces withdrew from their last remaining bulwark of resistance in the province.
Russia’s Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu reported to Putin in a televised meeting Monday that Russian forces had taken control of Luhansk, which together with the neighboring Donetsk province makes up Ukraine’s industrial heartland of Donbas.
Shoigu told Putin that “the operation” was completed on Sunday after Russian troops overran the city of Lysychansk, the last stronghold of Ukrainian forces in Luhansk.
Putin, in turn, said that the military units “that took part in active hostilities and achieved success, victory” in Luhansk, “should rest, increase their combat capabilities.”
Putin’s declaration came as Russian forces tried to press their offensive deeper into eastern Ukraine after the Ukrainian military confirmed that its forces had withdrawn from Lysychansk on Sunday. Luhansk governor Serhii Haidai said on Monday that Ukrainian forces had retreated from the city to avoid being surrounded.
“There was a risk of Lysychansk encirclement,” Haidai told the Associated Press, adding that Ukrainian troops could have held on for a few more weeks but would have potentially paid too high a price.
“We managed to do centralized withdrawal and evacuate all injured,” Haidai said. “We took back all the equipment, so from this point withdrawal was organized well.”
The Ukrainian General Staff said Russian forces were now focusing their efforts on pushing toward the line of Siversk, Fedorivka and Bakhmut in the Donetsk region, about half of which is controlled by Russia. The Russian army has also intensified its shelling of the key Ukrainian strongholds of Sloviansk and Kramatorsk, deeper in Donetsk.
On Sunday, six people, including a 9-year-old girl, were killed in the Russian shelling of Sloviansk and another 19 people were wounded, according to local authorities. Kramatorsk also came under fire on Sunday.
An intelligence briefing Monday from the British Defense Ministry supported the Ukrainian military’s assessment, noting that Russian forces will “now almost certainly” switch to capturing Donetsk. The briefing said the conflict in Donbas has been “grinding and attritional,” and is unlikely to change in the coming weeks.
While the Russian army has a massive advantage in firepower, military analysts say that it doesn’t have any significant superiority in the number of troops. That means Moscow lacks resources for quick land gains and can only advance slowly, relying on heavy artillery and rocket barrages to soften Ukrainian defenses.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has made capturing the entire Donbas a key goal in his war in Ukraine, now in its fifth month. Moscow-backed separatists in Donbas have battled Ukrainian forces since 2014 when they declared independence from Kyiv after the Russian annexation of Ukraine’s Crimea. Russia formally recognized the self-proclaimed republics days before its Feb. 24 invasion of Ukraine.
In his nightly video address, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy acknowledged the withdrawal, but vowed that Ukrainian forces will fight their way back.
“If the command of our army withdraws people from certain points of the front where the enemy has the greatest fire superiority, in particular this applies to Lysychansk, it means only one thing: We will return thanks to our tactics, thanks to the increase in the supply of modern weapons,” Zelenskyy said.
Since failing to take Kyiv and other areas in Ukraine’s northeast early in the war, Russia has focused on Donbas, unleashing fierce shelling and engaging in house-to-house combat that devastated cities in the region.
Russia’s invasion has also devastated Ukraine’s agricultural sector, disrupting supply chains of seed and fertilizer needed by Ukrainian farmers and blocking the export of grain, a key source of revenue for the country.
In its Monday intelligence report, Britain’s defense ministry pointed to the Russian blockade of the key Ukrainian port of Odesa, which has severely restricted grain exports. They predicted that Ukraine’s agricultural exports would reach only 35% of the 2021 total this year as a result.
As Moscow pushed its offensive across Ukraine’s east, areas in western Russia came under attack Sunday in a revival of sporadic apparent Ukrainian strikes across the border. The governor of the Belgorod region in Western Russia said fragments of an intercepted Ukrainian missile killed four people Sunday. In the Russian city of Kursk, two Ukrainian drones were shot down, according to the Russian Defense Ministry.
In other developments:
— Ukrainian soldiers returning from the front lines in eastern Ukraine’s Donbas region — where Russia is waging a fierce offensive — describe life during what has turned into a grueling war of attrition as apocalyptic.
— Two Russian airplanes departed Bulgaria on Sunday with scores of Russian diplomatic staff and their families amid a mass expulsion that has sent tensions soaring between the historically close nations, a Russian diplomat said.
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Associated Press journalists Maria Grazia Murru and Oleksandr Stashevskyi contributed from Kyiv, Ukraine.
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Emmerdale star Rosie Bentham is desperate for former colleague Alexander Lincoln to return to the soap to reprise his role as Jamie Tate.
As Emmerdale fans know, to many in the ITV show, Jamie Tate is presumed dead after he drove his car into a lake. Although, we know he is still alive.
Ahead of Emmerdale’s 50th anniversary this October, Rosie Bentham, who plays Gabby Thomas, has spoken to Inside Soap about the prospect of Alexander Lincoln bringing Jamie Tate back to our screens. Rosie replied: "I would love to see Alex back.
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"I think the romantic side of Gabby and Jamie is done because of the way he treated her – but there's still unfinished business. And since he left, Gabby's grown so much as a person. She has so much more self-awareness and self-respect.
But I'd love to have Alex on set again – he's a bundle of laughs like a little puppy.” Although she has a lot of fun with Alex on set, it's a different Tate actor who is Rose's favourite person to work with.
" Claire King (who plays Kim Tate) - she's amazing. Claire's such a good role model for me and I pick up a lot from working opposite her. She's always keeping me on my toes.”
You can visit our Emmerdale homepage to find the latest gossip about the soap and its stars. There you'll also find our Emmerdale features and news about the show's 50th anniversary plans.
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CA Eureka CA Zone Forecast for Sunday, July 3, 2022
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National Weather Service Eureka CA
320 AM PDT Mon Jul 4 2022
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area. For a specific forecast for your location...please refer to
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Spot temperatures and probabilities of measurable precipitation
are for today, tonight, and Tuesday.
CAZ101-050130-
Coastal Del Norte-
320 AM PDT Mon Jul 4 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 61 to 71.
Northeast wind around 5 mph shifting to the west in the
afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows 49 to 59. West
wind around 5 mph shifting to the south overnight.
.TUESDAY...Cloudy. Rain showers likely in the morning, then
chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs 60 to 70.
Southwest wind around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
49 to 59. West wind around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs 60 to
70. West wind around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows 47 to 57.
Highs 60 to 71.
.THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 46 to 56.
Highs 62 to 77.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Crescent City 63 54 63 / 40 50 70
Klamath 69 54 68 / 50 60 70
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CAZ102-050130-
Del Norte Interior-
320 AM PDT Mon Jul 4 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 57 to 70.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows 49 to 59.
.TUESDAY...Rain showers likely. Highs 56 to 69.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
49 to 59.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
57 to 69.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows 47 to 57.
Highs 57 to 72.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 55. Highs
59 to 74.
.FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 49 to 59. Highs
68 to 83.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Gasquet 70 55 69 / 30 50 70
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CAZ103-050130-
Northern Humboldt Coast-
320 AM PDT Mon Jul 4 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 61 to 71.
Northeast wind around 5 mph shifting to the west in the
afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers in the evening,
then rain showers likely overnight. Lows 50 to 60. Northwest wind
around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely in the morning,
then chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs 61 to 71.
West wind around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
49 to 59. West wind around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
60 to 70. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows 48 to 58.
Highs 60 to 72.
.THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 47 to 57.
Highs 62 to 77.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
McKinleyville 65 55 65 / 50 70 70
Arcata 67 56 66 / 50 60 60
Eureka 64 55 64 / 50 70 80
Fortuna 68 57 67 / 50 50 50
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CAZ104-050130-
Southwestern Humboldt-
320 AM PDT Mon Jul 4 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers in the morning,
then rain showers likely in the afternoon. Highs 60 to 70.
Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows 50 to 60.
South wind up to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 62 to 75.
South wind up to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 49 to 59. West wind around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs 61 to 75. Northwest wind around
5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 48 to 58.
Highs 64 to 79.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 47 to 57. Highs
66 to 81.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 47 to 57. Highs
69 to 84.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 48 to 58.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 70 to 85.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Honeydew 67 55 72 / 60 60 50
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CAZ105-050130-
Northern Humboldt Interior-
320 AM PDT Mon Jul 4 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 60 to 75.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows 50 to 60.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely in the morning,
then chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs 61 to 76.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
49 to 59.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
63 to 78.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 48 to 58.
.THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs 68 to 83. Lows
47 to 57.
.FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 49 to
59. Highs 74 to 89.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 78 to 93.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Orleans 75 58 76 / 50 40 60
Hoopa 75 57 75 / 50 40 60
Willow Creek 75 56 76 / 40 40 60
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CAZ106-050130-
Southern Humboldt Interior-
320 AM PDT Mon Jul 4 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 59 to 73.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows 49 to 59.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 60 to 75.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 48 to 58.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs 61 to 76.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows 47 to 57.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Highs
64 to 79.
.THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to
55. Highs 67 to 82.
.SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Highs 73 to 88. Lows
47 to 57.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Garberville 71 54 74 / 50 50 40
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CAZ107-050130-
Northern Trinity-
320 AM PDT Mon Jul 4 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 64 to 79.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows 47 to 57.
.TUESDAY...Rain showers likely. Highs 68 to 83.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 47 to 57.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 74 to 89.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 46 to 56.
.THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs 76 to 91.
Lows 47 to 57.
.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs 81 to 96. Lows
50 to 60.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 85 to 100.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Trinity Center 74 52 77 / 30 40 60
Weaverville 74 54 78 / 30 40 50
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CAZ108-050130-
Southern Trinity-
320 AM PDT Mon Jul 4 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 58 to 73.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers through the
night. Slight chance of drizzle overnight. Lows 48 to 58.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 61 to 76.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 46 to 56.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs 67 to 82.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 46 to 56.
.THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs 71 to 86.
Lows 45 to 55.
.SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...Clear. Highs 78 to 93. Lows 48 to 58.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Hayfork 73 52 75 / 40 40 50
Ruth 65 50 68 / 50 50 50
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CAZ109-050130-
Mendocino Coast-
320 AM PDT Mon Jul 4 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 61 to 71.
South wind up to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers in the evening,
then rain showers likely overnight. Lows 49 to 59. South wind
around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers through the day.
Highs 61 to 71. South wind around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 47 to 57. West wind around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs 60 to 72. Northwest wind around
10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows 47 to 57.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Highs
62 to 74.
.THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to
55. Highs 62 to 76.
.SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs 64 to 79. Lows
45 to 55.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Fort Bragg 65 53 62 / 50 60 60
Point Arena 61 55 61 / 40 50 30
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CAZ110-050130-
Northwestern Mendocino Interior-
320 AM PDT Mon Jul 4 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 63 to 77.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers through the
night. Slight chance of drizzle overnight. Lows 48 to 58.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 64 to 79.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 46 to 56.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs 66 to 81.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 46 to 56.
Highs 69 to 84.
.THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 46 to
56. Highs 71 to 86.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 77 to 92.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Clear. Lows 49 to 59. Highs 79 to
94.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Leggett 68 54 69 / 60 50 50
Laytonville 67 52 68 / 50 30 40
Willits 70 53 69 / 40 30 30
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CAZ111-050130-
Northeastern Mendocino Interior-
320 AM PDT Mon Jul 4 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 59 to 74.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers in the evening.
Slight chance of drizzle overnight. Lows 48 to 58.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 62 to 77.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 47 to 57.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 66 to 81.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 47 to 57.
.THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs 69 to 84. Lows
47 to 57.
.FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...Clear. Highs 78 to 93. Lows 49 to 59.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Covelo 72 52 74 / 50 30 30
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CAZ112-050130-
Southwestern Mendocino Interior-
320 AM PDT Mon Jul 4 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 65 to 75.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows 51 to 61.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers in the morning,
then slight chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs 66 to
76.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 48 to 58.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs 66 to 76.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 48 to 58.
Highs 66 to 79.
.THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 47 to 57.
Highs 73 to 88.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Boonville 70 55 72 / 30 30 20
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CAZ113-050130-
Southeastern Mendocino Interior-
320 AM PDT Mon Jul 4 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 65 to 77.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers through the
night. Slight chance of drizzle overnight. Lows 52 to 62.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers through
the day. Highs 65 to 79.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 60.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs 66 to 81.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 49 to 59.
.THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs 72 to 87.
Lows 49 to 59.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 77 to 92.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Clear. Lows 52 to 62. Highs 78 to
93.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Ukiah 74 57 75 / 30 30 20
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CAZ114-050130-
Northern Lake-
320 AM PDT Mon Jul 4 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 60 to 75.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers in the evening.
Slight chance of drizzle overnight. Lows 47 to 57.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly
cloudy. Chance of rain showers in the morning, then slight chance
of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs 64 to 79.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 46 to 56.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 67 to 82.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 46 to 56.
Highs 70 to 85.
.THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 49 to 59.
Highs 73 to 88.
.SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...Clear. Highs 80 to 95. Lows 52 to 62.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Lake Pillsbury 74 48 78 / 40 30 30
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CAZ115-050130-
Southern Lake-
320 AM PDT Mon Jul 4 2022
.TODAY...Partly cloudy early in the morning then becoming mostly
cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs 66 to 78.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly
cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers in the evening. Slight
chance of drizzle through the night. Lows 52 to 62.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly
cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers through the day. Highs
68 to 78.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 60.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 70 to 82.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 49 to 59.
Highs 70 to 85.
.THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 52 to 62.
Highs 74 to 89.
.SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...Clear. Highs 82 to 94. Lows 54 to 64.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Lakeport 72 56 73 / 30 30 20
Middletown 74 55 75 / 20 20 20
Clearlake 74 57 76 / 20 20 20
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STOCKHOLM, July 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global iGaming hosting services provider Internet Vikings has appointed Rickard Vikström as the company's new Chief Executive Officer. As of July 1, 2022 the award winning hosting provider will continue its journey towards further global expansion under new leadership.
Rickard has over 20 years of experience in the hosting industry and is one of Internet Vikings' founders. Rickard takes on his new responsibilities having established a number of successful businesses throughout his 15-year entrepreneurial career. He is also an active board member of several other companies.
"I am convinced that I could not be leaving the company in more capable hands", Peter Ekmark, former Internet VIkings' CEO, expressed his support. "Rickard possesses all the right skills to take the Vikings to the next level, becoming the best hosting provider for the iGaming and sports betting industry. His appointment will further boost the company's growth strategy as it continues to deliver the best hosting experience"
Internet Vikings is currently undergoing unprecedented international growth with a special focus on the North American region which will remain the priority for the foreseeable future.
Rickard Vikstöm expressed his thrill: "I look forward to this exciting journey leading to new achievements. Currently, Internet Vikings is one of the fastest growing B2B companies in the sector, and I intend to keep this pace. I would like to thank my predecessor, Peter, for all the amazing work he has done with the company's transition over the past 3 years. We truly appreciate his input. Peter will continue to contribute to Internet VIkings' global mission by joining the board of directors"
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Jared Leto, 50, shows off his snorkelling skills as he plunges into the ocean in Saint-Tropez on a sunny Fourth Of July getaway
He's been soaking up the sun with his pals during the Fourth Of July weekend.
And Jared Leto continued to show off his snorkelling skills as he plunged into the ocean during his sunny break in Saint-Tropez on Sunday.
The actor, 50, donned a Ramones T-shirt and a backwards baseball cap before changing into a wetsuit to plunge into the water.
Having fun? Jared Leto continued to showcase his snorkelling skills as he plunged into the ocean during his sunny break in Saint-Tropez on Sunday
With the Independance Day celebrations in full swing, Jared was seen heading down to the beach to enjoy a spot of snorkelling with his pals.
The Suicide Squad star changed into his black wetsuit before donning a snorkel to jump into the ocean.
No doubt Jared will be among many US stars marking the Fourth Of July with parties and boozy celebrations.
Celebration: The actor donned a casual Ramones T-shirt and a backwards baseball cap before he changed into a wetsuit to plunge into the water
The star has been embracing his free time in France, especially after working hard recently on a few big Hollywood projects.
Jared starred in the film, Morbius, which is based off a character of the same name from the iconic Marvel comics.
He was also recently in the Apple TV series We Crashed, which has garnered an incredible amount of attention.
The show also stars renowned actress, Anne Hathaway, and follows the story of the rise and fall of the WeWork corporation.
Hitting the beach! With Independance Day celebrations in full swing, Jared was seen heading down to the beach before changing into a wetsuit to enjoy a spot of snorkelling with his pals
During an interview with Ryan Seacrest, the actor opened up about taking roles in both small and big budget projects.
He also explained that no matter the size of the role, the creativity is still always there.
'Like the building of the character, you still want to take great risk, you want to make sure that you're brave and bold in the work that you do,' the House Of Gucci star stated.
'You challenge yourself, you learn something new, and then you walk down a different path and introduce a new character to audiences that they haven't seen you do before,' he added.
The actor has taken on a variety of unique characters amid his acting career, from playing The Joker in Suicide Squad, to an AIDS patient in The Dallas Buyers Club.
Adventure awaits: The star has been embracing his free time in France, especially after working hard recently on a few big Hollywood projects | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-10980197/Jared-Leto-shows-snorkelling-skills-plunges-ocean-Saint-Tropez.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-07-04T12:13:56Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-10980197/Jared-Leto-shows-snorkelling-skills-plunges-ocean-Saint-Tropez.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | false |
Helen Skelton had some off-screen chaos to deal with as she sat down with Lorraine Kelly for an interview on Monday morning.
The TV presenter is currently promoting the return of Summer On The Farm, and appeared on Lorraine via video-link to discuss the show, but ended up getting a little distracted by what was going on away from her camera.
Presumably referring to Helen’s recent marriage split, Lorraine began: “You’ve had a bit of a rough time I know, but the best way to get over stuff is just to get out there working, isn’t it?”
“I think anybody in my position would say the same,” Helen agreed, at which point her dog Spiderman began enthusiastically barking. “I’ve got three small children and a very loud dog as you can hear, they time it perfectly don’t they?”
Lorraine then said, as the barking continued: “Kids and dogs and all of that, your life is like that. And you’re used to the chaos so it’s all fine So look, you’re my kind of woman, you’ve put on your brave face, you’re back out doing the series…”
“Oh, she’s off,” she then said, after spotting that her guest had briefly disappeared from view. “She’s going to go and sort the dog out. Do you know, any time our door goes it’s the same.”
Despite the commotion, Helen insisted it was actually “uncharacteristically calm around here this morning” as her mum had helped take her three children off to school.
“Monday morning, when you’ve got kids to get to school is just… it’s the same drill every day, yet somehow it’s always chaos,” Helen joked.
Helen announced back in April that she and her husband of nine years, Richie Myler, had parted ways.
“Very sad to say that Richie and I are no longer a couple,” she told her followers. “He has left the family home. We will be doing our best to co-parent our small children.”
Lorraine airs every weekday from 9am on ITV. | https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/helen-skelton-dog-interrupts-live-lorraine-interview_uk_62c2c5d0e4b00a9334eacd70 | 2022-07-04T12:17:01Z | https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/helen-skelton-dog-interrupts-live-lorraine-interview_uk_62c2c5d0e4b00a9334eacd70 | true |
By MARI YAMAGUCHI
Associated Press
TOKYO (AP) — Many users of Japan’s No. 2 mobile carrier KDDI Corp. were still having trouble making calls Monday after a massive outage throughout the weekend that affected nearly 40 million people, disrupting deliveries, weather reports and other services across the country.
The company said data transmission had largely been restored by Monday morning, but service restrictions were still causing many users to have trouble with making phone calls and sending short messages.
The outage started in the early hours of Saturday during a scheduled maintenance work at a facility in western Tokyo.
It disabled text messaging, phone calls and other services for more than 39 million users of KDDI’s mobile services. Parcel deliveries also were disrupted.
Over the weekend, the Meteorological Agency was unable to send weather data at hundreds of stations, dozens of cash machines were disabled in central Japan, and Tokyo and other municipalities had trouble reaching COVID-19 patients subject to health monitoring at home.
The major outage came just ahead of a July 10 parliamentary election and was seen as embarrassment for Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s government, which has been promoting digitization of the world’s No. 3 economy.
The government was quick to address public concern over the problem.
“It is extremely regrettable that mobile phone service, which is a crucial infrastructure for social and economic activity, has been unusable for such a long time,” Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Seiji Kihara told reporters on Monday.
He said the government was taking the situation “seriously” and urged KDDI to provide a thorough explanation. Kihara said he expected KDDI to “sincerely” consider compensation for possible damage claims from users.
On Sunday, KDDI President Makoto Takahashi apologized and provided an initial explanation about what happened and the outlook for resumption of disrupted services.
“We consider this a severe incident,” Internal affairs and communications minister Yasushi Kaneko said on Sunday. The outage was especially unfortunate because it disrupted emergency calls at a time when people were facing increased risks of COVID-19 and heat strokes and potential emergencies due to an approaching typhoon.
An outage last year by rival NTT DoCoMo affected nearly 13 million people.
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By JON GAMBRELL
Associated Press
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. Navy’s Mideast-based 5th Fleet is starting to offer rewards for information that could help sailors intercept weapons, drugs and other illicit shipments across the region amid tensions over Iran’s nuclear program and Tehran’s arming of Yemen’s Houthi rebels.
While avoiding directly mentioning Iran, the 5th Fleet’s decision to offer cash and other goods for actionable intelligence in the Persian Gulf and other strategic waterways may increase pressure on the flow of weapons to the Houthis as a shaky cease-fire still holds in Yemen.
Already, the Houthis have threatened a new allied task force organized by the 5th Fleet in the Red Sea, though there’s been no attack by the Iranian-backed forces on the Navy in the time since.
Meanwhile, the 5th Fleet says it and its partners seized $500 million in drugs alone in 2021 — more than the four prior years combined. The 5th Fleet also intercepted 9,000 weapons in the same period, three times the number seized in 2020.
“Any destabilizing activity has our attention,” Cmdr. Timothy Hawkins, a 5th Fleet spokesman, told The Associated Press. “Definitely we have seen in the last year skyrocketing success in seizing both illegal narcotics and illicit weapons. This represents another step in our effort to enhance regional maritime security.”
The 5th Fleet’s new initiative launches on Tuesday through the Department of Defense Rewards Program, which saw troops offer cash and goods for tips on the battlefields in Afghanistan, Iraq and elsewhere after al-Qaida launched the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. Since ground fighting has largely halted across the region, the 5th Fleet decided to try to use the program as it patrols the waterways of the Middle East.
Hawkins said operators fluent in Arabic, English and Farsi would man a hotline, while the Navy also would take tips additionally online, in Dari and Pashto. Payouts can be as high as $100,000 or the equivalent in vehicles, boats or food for tips that also include information on planned attacks targeting Americans, Hawkins said.
It’s unclear if the 5th Fleet’s uptick in seizures represents a return to shipping after the coronavirus pandemic or an increase overall in the number of illicit shipments in the region. Traffickers typically use stateless dhows, traditional wooden sailing craft common in the Mideast, to transport drugs and weapons.
One destination for weapons appears to be Yemen. The Houthis seized Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, in September 2014 and forced the internationally recognized government into exile. A Saudi-led coalition armed with U.S. weaponry and intelligence entered the war on the side of Yemen’s exiled government in March 2015. Years of inconclusive fighting has pushed the Arab world’s poorest nation to the brink of famine. A truce that began around the holy Muslim month of Ramadan appears for now to still be holding.
Despite a United Nations Security Council arms embargo on Yemen, Iran long has been transferring rifles, rocket-propelled grenades, missiles and other weaponry to the Houthis. Though Iran denies arming the Houthis, independent experts, Western nations and U.N. experts have traced components back to Iran.
Asked about whether new seizures could increase tensions with Iran, Hawkins listed the weapons and drugs the Navy hoped to intercept under the program.
“That’s what we’re after,” the commander said. “That’s not in the interest of regional stability and security.”
Iran’s mission to the United Nations did not respond to a request for comment. The U.S. Navy and Iran continue to have tense encounters in the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf through which a fifth of all oil traded passes.
The rewards program marks the latest initiative under 5th Fleet Vice Adm. Brad Cooper, who also launched a drone task force last year amid tensions with Iran.
Cooper’s other effort, the Red Sea task force, has drawn criticism from the Houthis in the past. The rebel group, which has repeatedly denied being armed by Iran, did not respond to a request for comment on the new Navy program.
However, Ali al-Qahom, a Houthi official, tweeted last week that the rebels are monitoring increased U.S. activity in the Red Sea and Persian Gulf waters.
“Because of this, defense and confrontation options are open,” he said. “They and their diabolical projects have no place” in the region.
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Associated Press writer Ahmed Al-Haj in Sanaa, Yemen, contributed to this report.
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HONG KONG (AP) — Rescue teams searching for missing crew members from a Chinese engineering ship that sank over the weekend saved a fourth person on Monday and recovered 12 bodies, Chinese maritime authorities said.
Officials said the crew member rescued by a Chinese navy ship on Monday was in stable condition. Three other members of the 30-person crew were rescued on Saturday.
The bodies were found about 50 nautical miles (90 kilometers) southwest of the area in which the vessel Fujing 001 sank, authorities in the southeastern province of Guangdong said. Officials were attempting to identify the bodies.
The search for the remaining crew members was continuing.
The China-registered floating crane was involved in building several offshore wind farms. It had been sheltering from tropical storm Chaba, but dragged its anchor and the anchor chain then broke, maritime authorities said.
The vessel then snapped into two and sank Saturday during the storm, which had maximum sustained winds of 110 kilometers (68 miles) an hour and was upgraded to a typhoon before making landfall in Guangdong.
The ship sank about 300 kilometers (180 miles) southwest of Hong Kong. Authorities said the vessel was close to the center of the storm, making rescue operations difficult.
Hong Kong sent two fixed-wing aircraft and four helicopters on Saturday for the rescue effort. The search continued Monday, though Hong Kong authorities said the chances of rescuing the remaining crew members alive were slim.
Elsewhere in China, eight people sheltering from a rainstorm in Shijiazhuang, the capital of the northern province of Hebei, were killed Saturday when a decorative building structure fell from about 12 meters (40 feet), the official Xinhua New Agency said. Another person who was also hit by the structure was hospitalized in stable condition, it said. | https://www.localsyr.com/news/international/fourth-crew-member-rescued-after-engineering-ship-sinks/ | 2022-07-04T12:21:54Z | https://www.localsyr.com/news/international/fourth-crew-member-rescued-after-engineering-ship-sinks/ | false |
Emissions caused by cars, trains and other vehicles in St Helens fell by a record amount in 2020, new figures show.
Friends of the Earth said though a national drop in transport emissions is not surprising due to successive lockdowns during the first year of the coronavirus pandemic, the Government should do more to encourage people to switch to electric vehicles or ditch their cars entirely as emissions rebound.
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy figures show transport – including cars, trains and other modes of travel – caused 278 kilo-tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (ktCO2e) emissions in St Helens in 2020.
This was down from 326 the year before and the largest decrease since 2005, when records began – that year, transport emissions hit 349 ktCO2e.
Carbon dioxide equivalent determines the amount of CO2 that would need to be emitted to equal the same global warming potential of other produced greenhouse gases.
Road vehicles accounted for 99% of transport emissions, while diesel-powered trains produced a further 1%.
Across the UK, the carbon footprint caused by transport dropped by a record 23,350 ktCO2e (18%), from 130,021 to 106,671.
Friends of the Earth attributed the dramatic fall to the general public travelling less during lockdown.
Mike Childs, head of policy, said rebounding traffic levels are now contributing to the Government's struggle in meeting its climate targets.
The Government pledged to cut emissions by 78% by 2035 compared to 1990 levels and reach net zero by 2050.
"Ministers must do more to help people switch to electric vehicles or, better still, encourage them to leave their cars at home by providing better public transport and making it safer to walk and cycle," added Mr Childs.
"This would boost our energy security, cut soaring bills and slash the dangerous emissions that are warming our planet."
A Government spokesperson said: "We have committed unprecedented funding to encourage walking and cycling, as well as to accelerate the roll-out of electric vehicles – both vital steps to reaching our world-leading net zero targets.
"This includes the £2.5 billion rollout of zero-emission vehicles and charging infrastructure across the country, ensuring the switch is as simple as possible for motorists."
Nationally, 377,680 ktCO2e of greenhouse gases were emitted in 2020 – down from 416,168 the year prior.
St Helens's total greenhouse gas emissions fell to 1,276 ktC02e in 2020, down 6% from 1,276 the year before.
Of this, 22% was caused by transport, while commercial emissions accounted for 7%, industry produced 29% and domestic use 19%.
The average person in St Helens produced seven tCO2e in 2020. | https://www.liverpoolworld.uk/your-merseyside/st-helens/st-helens-transport-emissions-fell-by-record-amount-in-2020-3755180 | 2022-07-04T12:22:33Z | https://www.liverpoolworld.uk/your-merseyside/st-helens/st-helens-transport-emissions-fell-by-record-amount-in-2020-3755180 | true |
SHANGHAI, July 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- JW Therapeutics (HKEX: 2126), an independent and innovative biotechnology company focusing on developing, manufacturing and commercializing cell immunotherapy products, announced the initiation of phase I clinical study of JWATM204 in patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).
Primary liver cancer (PLC), also known as liver carcinoma, is one of the common gastrointestinal malignancies worldwide. Approximately 85%-90% of liver cancers were hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)1. GLOBOCAN survey in 2020 found that 906 thousands of new cases were diagnosed and 830 thousand deaths world-wide each year, which took the sixth position out of malignancies and the 3rd leading cause of cancer death2. The 5-year survival rate was 15%-19% in North America3. The disease burden of liver cancer was particularly high in China. Liver cancer was the 4th most common malignancies, the 2nd leading cause of cancer deaths, and the 5-year survival rate was only 12.1% in China3. The ratio of 1:0.9 between the incidence and mortality indicated the poor prognosis of liver cancer3, which seriously threatened the lives and health of the Chinese population,[1],[2],. In recent years, immunotherapies represented by immune checkpoint inhibitors have achieved Overall Response Rates (ORRs) of 17%-20% and 15%-20% for the first- and second- line therapies respectively in HCC patients1. Nevertheless, there are still challenges including post-treatment disease progression and alternative regimens in response to relapse.
This first-in-human study of JWATM204 aims to evaluate the safety, tolerability, dose limited toxicity and pharmacokinetic profile of JWATM204 in adult subjects with advanced HCC, and also to explore the anti-tumor activity of JWATM204 in the target population. The promising preclinical results showed continued clinical development potential of JWATM204 for the treatment of HCC.
JWATM204, with high affinity and specificity of GPC-3 monoclonal antibody and developed at the ARTEMIS® T-cell platform, is an innovative immune T-cell therapy targeting glypican-3 (GPC-3). JW Therapeutics in-licensed the rights from Eureka to develop, manufacture and commercialize JWATM204 in China (including mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan) and the member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in 2020, and has completed technical transfer and renovation of facilities and equipment at Shanghai Waigaoqiao manufacturing site.
James Li, Co-founder, Chairman and CEO of JW Therapeutics, said, "Solid tumors are a critical part of JW Therapeutics' product pipeline strategy. Leveraging our platform for technology and product development, we are now developing breakthrough cell immunotherapy products to address the solid tumor with high incidence in China, and advancing the pipeline products to clinical studies."
References
1. 肝细胞癌免疫治疗中国专家共识,2021年,中华医学杂志2021 年12月28日第101 卷第48期
2. Hyuna Sung, Jacques Ferlay, Rebecca L. Siegel, et al. Global Cancer Statistics 2020: GLOBOCAN Estimates of Incidence and Mortality Worldwide for 36 Cancers in 185 Countries. ACS journals. 2021, 71(3):209-249
3. CSCO原发性肝癌诊疗指南,2020年, 中国临床肿瘤学会指南工作委员会,人民卫生出版社
About JWATM204
JWATM204, with the high affinity and specificity of GPC-3 monoclonal antibody developed at the ARTEMIS® T-cell platform, is an innovative immune T-cell therapy targeting GPC-3. GPC-3, a member of the glypican-related integral membrane proteoglycan family, is overexpressed in multiple malignancies including HCC, but not or lowly expressed in normal organs, including normal liver organs or cirrhosis liver. GPC-3 is expressed in 72% of HHC patients1. GPC-3 holds its oncogenic effect through Wnt pathway2. GPC-3 has become a popular target for HCC due to its high sensitivity and specificity. The ARTEMIS® T cell platform, with intracellular regulatory mechanism similar to TCR-T cell therapy and precision of CAR-T therapy, is expected to significantly reduce or even eliminate cytokine release syndrome (CRS) associated with T cell over activation and other life-threatening cytokine-related toxicities. With the assistance of co-stimulatory molecules on the surface of T cells, sufficient T cell activation signals can be generated, which can promote T cell activation and strengthen the antitumor activity.
References:
1. Capurro M, Wanless IR, Sherman M, et al. Glypican-3: a novel serum and histochemical marker for hepatocellular carcinoma. Gastroenterology. 2003; 125:89–97.
2. Kolluri A and Ho M. The Role of Glypican-3 in Regulating Wnt, YAP, and Hedgehog in Liver Cancer. Front. Oncol. 2019, 9:708.
About JW Therapeutics
JW Therapeutics (HKEX: 2126) is an independent and innovative biotechnology company focusing on developing, manufacturing and commercializing cell immunotherapy products, and is committed to becoming an innovation leader in cell immunotherapy. Founded in 2016, JW Therapeutics has built a world-class platform for product development in cell immunotherapy, as well as a product pipeline covering both hematologic malignancies and solid tumors. JW Therapeutics is committed to bringing breakthrough and quality cell immunotherapy products and the hope of a cure to patients in China and worldwide, and leading the healthy and standardized development of China's cell immunotherapy industry. For more information, please visit www.jwtherapeutics.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
The forward-looking statements are based on the management's expectations and beliefs and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described. Significant risks and uncertainties, include those discussed below and more fully described in Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) reports filed by the Company. Unless otherwise noted, the Company is providing this information as of the date it publicized, and expressly disclaims any duty to update information contained in the issues and relevant information, or provide any explanation. For detailed information, please visit the company website: www.jwtherapeutics.com/en/forward-looking-statements/.
[1] ALLEMANI C, WEIR HK, CARREIRA H, et al. Global surveillance of cancer survival 1995-2009: analysis of individual data for 25, 676, 887 patients from 279 population-based registries in 67countries (CONCORD-2) . Lancet, 2015, 385: 977-1010.
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WA Pendleton OR Zone Forecast for Sunday, July 3, 2022
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.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the 70s. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of
precipitation 40 percent.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower to mid 50s. Northwest
wind 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s to lower 80s.
Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph shifting to the southeast in the
afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s to mid 60s.
West wind 5 to 10 mph with gusts to around 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s to upper 80s. Northwest
wind 5 to 10 mph with gusts to around 20 mph. Chance of
precipitation 40 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s to lower
60s.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain
showers. Highs in the upper 70s to mid 80s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY...Breezy. Mostly clear. Lows in
the lower 50s to lower 60s. Highs in the upper 70s to upper 80s.
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the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s to lower 80s. Light wind,
becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower to mid 50s. West wind
5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 80s. Northwest wind
5 to 10 mph shifting to the southeast in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s to lower
60s. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Highs in the 80s. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
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358 AM PDT Mon Jul 4 2022
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mid 70s to lower 80s. South wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of
precipitation 40 percent. Rainfall amounts less than a tenth of
an inch.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the 50s. South wind 5 to 10 mph
shifting to the northeast overnight.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower to mid 80s. North
wind 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s to lower
60s. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 80s to lower 90s.
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358 AM PDT Mon Jul 4 2022
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then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Highs in the 70s. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent. Rainfall amounts less than a tenth of
an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower to mid 50s. Southeast
wind 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower to mid 80s.
Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph shifting to the northwest in the
afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s to lower
60s. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain
showers. Highs in the mid to upper 80s. Southwest wind 5 to
10 mph with gusts to around 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s.
.THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance
of rain showers. Highs in the 80s. Lows in the upper 50s to lower
60s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper
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358 AM PDT Mon Jul 4 2022
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thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 50s to upper 60s. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent. Rainfall amounts around a tenth of an
inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s to lower 50s.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then mostly cloudy with
a 20 percent chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in
the upper 60s to mid 70s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the 50s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Highs in the 70s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid to upper 50s.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s to upper 70s. Chance of
precipitation 40 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower to mid 50s.
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the upper 50s to upper 60s, except in the upper 60s to mid 70s
valleys. Gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the 40s. Gusts up to 20 mph in
the evening.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, becoming mostly cloudy.
A 20 percent chance of rain showers. Highs in the lower 60s to
lower 70s, except in the 70s valleys. Rainfall amounts less than
a tenth of an inch.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain
showers. Lows in the upper 40s to mid 50s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 60s to lower 70s, except in the
70s valleys. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s to mid
50s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain
showers. Highs in the lower 60s to lower 70s, except in the 70s
valleys.
.THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in
the mid 40s to lower 50s. Highs in the lower 60s to lower 70s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s to upper 70s, except in
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358 AM PDT Mon Jul 4 2022
.TODAY...Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain showers in
the afternoon. Highs in the 70s. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph with
gusts to around 25 mph in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s to mid 50s. West
wind 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph in the evening,
becoming light.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain
showers. Highs in the mid 70s to lower 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain
showers. Lows in the lower 50s to lower 60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s to mid 80s. Chance of
precipitation 40 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper
40s to upper 50s. Highs in the mid 70s to mid 80s.
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United Arab Emirates doubles support for low-income Emirati families
DUBAI, July 4 (Reuters) - The United Arab Emirates is doubling the financial support it provides for low-income Emirati families to 28 billion dirhams ($7.6 billion) to help them with soaring living costs in the Gulf state.
The expanded budget allocation, reported by state news agency WAM on Monday, includes increasing existing benefits and establishing new ones targeted at mitigating the impact of inflation on food prices, and rising fuel and household energy costs.
It was not immediately clear how the expansion of financial support would be funded. UAE is a major oil-producing nation.
Some of the new benefits include financial support for university students and the unemployed who are over 45 years old.
Emiratis account for about 10% of the UAE's population of roughly 10 million people, who are mostly foreign workers and dependents.
A large number of those are low-paid blue collar workers who are practically all foreigners, meaning that they will not directly benefit from the expansion of benefits.
Those living in the UAE, including citizens and foreigners, have in recent months voiced concerns over rising living costs, with retail fuel prices alone up around 80% so far this year.
Earlier this year, low-paid foreign delivery drivers launched rare strike action over pay conditions, citing higher fuel prices.
($1 = 3.6727 UAE dirham) (Writing by Alexander Cornwell; Editing by Jan Harvey) | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/reuters/article-10980167/United-Arab-Emirates-doubles-support-low-income-Emirati-families.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-07-04T12:23:05Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/reuters/article-10980167/United-Arab-Emirates-doubles-support-low-income-Emirati-families.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | true |
Which phone camera lenses are best?
Smartphones have made some pretty impressive advancements in camera lenses over the years. However, there’s always room for improvement. That’s where a phone camera lens comes into play. What your phone lacks in wide angles, up-close image quality and slow focus can be made up for with a specific lens attachment. Phone camera lenses are great for creating high-quality photography from the convenience of your pocket.
The best phone camera lens is the Xenvo Pro Lens Kit which has a wide-angle lens for 45% more coverage, a macro lens for up-close shoots and even a mini LED ring light attachment.
What to know before you buy a phone camera lens
Lens types
Three lens types are most popular when it comes to phone camera lenses. First, we have a wide-angle lens, increasing the amount of coverage your original phone lens can view. Next, there’s the macro lens that adds more detail to close-range photos. The third most popular type of lens is the fishbowl lens. This unique lens turns an ordinary photo into a rounded-edge image with slightly distorted edges. While less popular, you can also find telephoto lenses that go the distance for long-range photography.
Accessories
A good set of accessories can make your phone camera lenses genuinely worth the buy. If you’re buying a set of lenses, you’re going to want to ensure they come with a carrying case to secure and transport all the pieces safely. You’ll also want a soft cloth to clean the lenses when they inevitably get smudged or get debris on them. Some cases also include lanyards that let you carry the case around your neck instead of simply holding it in your hand while you’re trying to shoot.
Clip-on lenses
Phone camera lenses are clipped on your existing phone using plastic clips. These clips can vary in quality depending on how much you’re willing to fork out and they can make or break a lens. Be sure to read reviews on the lenses you’re shopping for to ensure they come with high-quality clips. Ultimately, you want a clip that’s sturdy and fits snugly against your specific phone type. Remember, built-in phone lenses vary by shape and size, so each attachable lens may not fit.
What to look for in a quality phone camera lens
Dedicated phone case
Some high-quality lenses have dedicated phone cases that help the lens stay better attached. This is a massive advantage for those that don’t want to remove their phone case every time they want a quality photo. These phone cases work in tandem with the lens to close any light gaps that may appear between your phone lens and the additional lens. If any light makes its way into your actual phone lens, it can cause the image to be less clear.
Lens options
There are usually two different ways to go when shopping for a phone camera lens. You can buy a less expensive set that includes a wider variety of lenses or you can focus on one singular high-quality lens. Or, if you’ve got the extra money to spend, you can do both. Having lens options is great if you’re a versatile photographer who likes to take wide-angle shots, up-close portraits and experimental fishbowl photos. If you’d rather go the opposite route and purchase a single high-quality lens, you can rest assured you’re going to get clearer and more print-worthy imagery.
LED light
Some detachable phone camera lenses cover the built-in flashlight on your phone. This can be burdensome for any night owl photographer. Thankfully, some lens kits come with LED lights which are ideal for nighttime shoots. These lights are usually in a ring design, making them great for lighting up your surroundings for wide-angle shots. This style of lighting is also suitable for exposing a face during a portrait shoot.
How much you can expect to spend on a phone camera lens
Phone camera lenses cost anywhere from $26-$130.
Phone camera lens FAQ
Are phone camera lenses easy to use?
A. Yes, phone camera lenses are designed to be used by amateur and hobbyist photographers alike. Therefore, they don’t require expert knowledge to operate. They simply clip onto your existing phone, and with a few adjustments, you’re ready to shoot.
Is a phone camera lens worth the money?
A. Many phone camera lenses are very affordable. This makes them a worthwhile purchase for those looking to take their phone photography a little more seriously. Once you get comfortable and more experienced, you can always upgrade your phone camera lens to a more expensive version.
What’s the best phone camera lens to buy?
Top phone camera lens
What you need to know: This lens is the bestselling lens due to its high-quality image production and a wide variety of lens styles.
What you’ll love: Along with its lens variety, the Xenvo Pro comes with a mini LED ring light for better nighttime shooting and a travel case to store your lenses. This case includes a quick-release lanyard that lets you access your lens case in a flash.
What you should consider: Some of the lens clips may slide off if they come into contact with another object.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top phone camera lens for the money
Nelomo Universal Camera Lens Kit
What you need to know: Just like the name says, this camera lens kit from Nelomo is universally compatible with smartphones ranging from 7 to 10-millimeters thick.
What you’ll love: This is a very affordable kit, especially considering it comes with three different adjustable lenses, including fisheye, wide-angle and macro lenses. There’s also a convenient carrying case and protective cloth to clean your lenses.
What you should consider: This phone camera lens set may not be compatible with certain tablets.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
What you need to know: This 58 mm lens can quadruple the zoom and provide extra wide coverage to various devices, including iPhones, Androids, tablets and even laptop webcams.
What you’ll love: While you can’t use some phone camera lenses with a phone case, the Moment Tele Lens can be directly attached to the Moment phone cases. They also have a Moment Pro Camera App that gives you more advanced controls.
What you should consider: This lens is pricier than similar models.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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KULPMONT, Pa. — Authorities say at least one home is destroyed after a fire on Lamplight Acres in Kulpmont early Monday morning.
Calls started coming in after midnight.
Officials have not said if anybody is hurt.
It's too early to tell what started the fire in Northumberland County.
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According to police, the incident occurred around 2:25 a.m. in the 2300 block of Floyd Street. There, officers found someone who had been shot.
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TOKYO, July 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- KLab Inc., a leader in online mobile games, announced that its head-to-head football simulation game Captain Tsubasa: Dream Team will hold the worldwide Dream Championship 2022 tournament starting Friday, September 9th. Additionally, the official website (https://www.tsubasa-dreamteam.com/dcs/en/) is now open. See the original press release (https://www.klab.com/en/press/) for more information.
The Dream Championship is an official tournament for Captain Tsubasa: Dream Team hosted by KLab Inc. for players 18 years old and above. The tournament will use the mobile game Captain Tsubasa: Dream Team, which is available on the App Store, Google Play Store, and HUAWEI AppGallery.
The first Dream Championship was held in 2019 and this year marks its fourth installment which will be held exclusively online. The tournament was created as the ultimate chance for players to face off against strong opponents from all over the world to decide who is number one.
Dream Championship 2022 Overview
The Online Qualifiers will be held in-game from Friday, September 9th. After that, the Final Regional Qualifiers will be held online and will consist of 4 blocks representing different regions of the world.
The top 7 rated players as of November 2022 will advance to the Finals in addition to the top 8 players who win the Final Regional Qualifiers and the winner of Dream Championship 2021. There will be a total of 16 players who will compete in the Finals to decide this year's champion.
Overview of Captain Tsubasa: Dream Team
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WFO LOS ANGELES Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Tuesday, July 5, 2022
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
401 AM PDT Mon Jul 4 2022
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM PDT
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa Ynez
Mountains Western Range.
* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM PDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and
make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may
result.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.
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SHANGHAI, July 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- JW Therapeutics (HKEX: 2126), an independent and innovative biotechnology company focusing on developing, manufacturing and commercializing cell immunotherapy products, announced the initiation of phase I clinical study of JWATM204 in patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).
Primary liver cancer (PLC), also known as liver carcinoma, is one of the common gastrointestinal malignancies worldwide. Approximately 85%-90% of liver cancers were hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)1. GLOBOCAN survey in 2020 found that 906 thousands of new cases were diagnosed and 830 thousand deaths world-wide each year, which took the sixth position out of malignancies and the 3rd leading cause of cancer death2. The 5-year survival rate was 15%-19% in North America3. The disease burden of liver cancer was particularly high in China. Liver cancer was the 4th most common malignancies, the 2nd leading cause of cancer deaths, and the 5-year survival rate was only 12.1% in China3. The ratio of 1:0.9 between the incidence and mortality indicated the poor prognosis of liver cancer3, which seriously threatened the lives and health of the Chinese population,[1],[2],. In recent years, immunotherapies represented by immune checkpoint inhibitors have achieved Overall Response Rates (ORRs) of 17%-20% and 15%-20% for the first- and second- line therapies respectively in HCC patients1. Nevertheless, there are still challenges including post-treatment disease progression and alternative regimens in response to relapse.
This first-in-human study of JWATM204 aims to evaluate the safety, tolerability, dose limited toxicity and pharmacokinetic profile of JWATM204 in adult subjects with advanced HCC, and also to explore the anti-tumor activity of JWATM204 in the target population. The promising preclinical results showed continued clinical development potential of JWATM204 for the treatment of HCC.
JWATM204, with high affinity and specificity of GPC-3 monoclonal antibody and developed at the ARTEMIS® T-cell platform, is an innovative immune T-cell therapy targeting glypican-3 (GPC-3). JW Therapeutics in-licensed the rights from Eureka to develop, manufacture and commercialize JWATM204 in China (including mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan) and the member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in 2020, and has completed technical transfer and renovation of facilities and equipment at Shanghai Waigaoqiao manufacturing site.
James Li, Co-founder, Chairman and CEO of JW Therapeutics, said, "Solid tumors are a critical part of JW Therapeutics' product pipeline strategy. Leveraging our platform for technology and product development, we are now developing breakthrough cell immunotherapy products to address the solid tumor with high incidence in China, and advancing the pipeline products to clinical studies."
References
1. 肝细胞癌免疫治疗中国专家共识,2021年,中华医学杂志2021 年12月28日第101 卷第48期
2. Hyuna Sung, Jacques Ferlay, Rebecca L. Siegel, et al. Global Cancer Statistics 2020: GLOBOCAN Estimates of Incidence and Mortality Worldwide for 36 Cancers in 185 Countries. ACS journals. 2021, 71(3):209-249
3. CSCO原发性肝癌诊疗指南,2020年, 中国临床肿瘤学会指南工作委员会,人民卫生出版社
About JWATM204
JWATM204, with the high affinity and specificity of GPC-3 monoclonal antibody developed at the ARTEMIS® T-cell platform, is an innovative immune T-cell therapy targeting GPC-3. GPC-3, a member of the glypican-related integral membrane proteoglycan family, is overexpressed in multiple malignancies including HCC, but not or lowly expressed in normal organs, including normal liver organs or cirrhosis liver. GPC-3 is expressed in 72% of HHC patients1. GPC-3 holds its oncogenic effect through Wnt pathway2. GPC-3 has become a popular target for HCC due to its high sensitivity and specificity. The ARTEMIS® T cell platform, with intracellular regulatory mechanism similar to TCR-T cell therapy and precision of CAR-T therapy, is expected to significantly reduce or even eliminate cytokine release syndrome (CRS) associated with T cell over activation and other life-threatening cytokine-related toxicities. With the assistance of co-stimulatory molecules on the surface of T cells, sufficient T cell activation signals can be generated, which can promote T cell activation and strengthen the antitumor activity.
References:
1. Capurro M, Wanless IR, Sherman M, et al. Glypican-3: a novel serum and histochemical marker for hepatocellular carcinoma. Gastroenterology. 2003; 125:89–97.
2. Kolluri A and Ho M. The Role of Glypican-3 in Regulating Wnt, YAP, and Hedgehog in Liver Cancer. Front. Oncol. 2019, 9:708.
About JW Therapeutics
JW Therapeutics (HKEX: 2126) is an independent and innovative biotechnology company focusing on developing, manufacturing and commercializing cell immunotherapy products, and is committed to becoming an innovation leader in cell immunotherapy. Founded in 2016, JW Therapeutics has built a world-class platform for product development in cell immunotherapy, as well as a product pipeline covering both hematologic malignancies and solid tumors. JW Therapeutics is committed to bringing breakthrough and quality cell immunotherapy products and the hope of a cure to patients in China and worldwide, and leading the healthy and standardized development of China's cell immunotherapy industry. For more information, please visit www.jwtherapeutics.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
The forward-looking statements are based on the management's expectations and beliefs and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described. Significant risks and uncertainties, include those discussed below and more fully described in Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) reports filed by the Company. Unless otherwise noted, the Company is providing this information as of the date it publicized, and expressly disclaims any duty to update information contained in the issues and relevant information, or provide any explanation. For detailed information, please visit the company website: www.jwtherapeutics.com/en/forward-looking-statements/.
[1] ALLEMANI C, WEIR HK, CARREIRA H, et al. Global surveillance of cancer survival 1995-2009: analysis of individual data for 25, 676, 887 patients from 279 population-based registries in 67countries (CONCORD-2) . Lancet, 2015, 385: 977-1010.
[2] TORRE LA, BRAY F, SIEGEL RL, et al. Global cancer statistics, 2012. CA Cancer J Clin, 2015, 65: 87-108.
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The family of Jayland Walker, who was killed by police in Akron, Ohio, says a video released by police was "brutal." NPR's Leila Fadel talks to the family's lawyer Bobby DiCello.
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The family of Jayland Walker, who was killed by police in Akron, Ohio, says a video released by police was "brutal." NPR's Leila Fadel talks to the family's lawyer Bobby DiCello.
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TOKYO, July 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- KLab Inc., a leader in online mobile games, announced that its head-to-head football simulation game Captain Tsubasa: Dream Team will hold the worldwide Dream Championship 2022 tournament starting Friday, September 9th. Additionally, the official website (https://www.tsubasa-dreamteam.com/dcs/en/) is now open. See the original press release (https://www.klab.com/en/press/) for more information.
The Dream Championship is an official tournament for Captain Tsubasa: Dream Team hosted by KLab Inc. for players 18 years old and above. The tournament will use the mobile game Captain Tsubasa: Dream Team, which is available on the App Store, Google Play Store, and HUAWEI AppGallery.
The first Dream Championship was held in 2019 and this year marks its fourth installment which will be held exclusively online. The tournament was created as the ultimate chance for players to face off against strong opponents from all over the world to decide who is number one.
Dream Championship 2022 Overview
The Online Qualifiers will be held in-game from Friday, September 9th. After that, the Final Regional Qualifiers will be held online and will consist of 4 blocks representing different regions of the world.
The top 7 rated players as of November 2022 will advance to the Finals in addition to the top 8 players who win the Final Regional Qualifiers and the winner of Dream Championship 2021. There will be a total of 16 players who will compete in the Finals to decide this year's champion.
Overview of Captain Tsubasa: Dream Team
Download here:
App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/app/id1293738123
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.klab.captain283.global
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COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — A gunman opened fire inside a busy shopping mall in the Danish capital Sunday, killing three people and critically wounding three others, police said.
A 22-year-old Danish man was arrested after the shooting, Copenhagen police inspector Søren Thomassen told reporters, adding there was no indication that anyone else was involved in the attack, though police were still investigating.
Gun violence is relatively rare in Denmark.
Thomassen said it was too early to speculate on the motive for the shooting, which happened in the late afternoon at Field’s, one of the biggest shopping malls in Scandinavia and located on the outskirts of the Danish capital. When the shots rang out, some people hid in shops while others fled in a panicked stampede, according to witnesses.
“It is pure terror. This is awful,” said Hans Christian Stoltz, a 53-year-old IT consultant, who was bringing his daughters to see Harry Styles perform at concert scheduled for Sunday night near the mall. “You might wonder how a person can do this to another human being, but it’s beyond … beyond anything that’s possible.”
Thomassen said the victims included a man in his 40s and two “young people,” without giving details. Several others were injured, three of them critically, he said.
He said police received the first reports of a shooting at 5.37 p.m., and arrested the suspect 11 minutes later. Thomassen described the suspect as an “ethnic Dane,” a phrase typically used to mean someone is white.
Danish broadcaster TV2 published a grainy photo of the alleged gunman, a man wearing knee-length shorts, a vest or sleeveless shirt, and holding what appeared to be a rifle in his right hand. “He seemed very violent and angry,” eyewitness Mahdi Al-Wazni told TV2. “He spoke to me and said it (the rifle) isn’t real as I was filming him. He seemed very proud of what he was doing.”
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said the Scandinavian country had been hit by a “cruel attack.”
“It is incomprehensible. Heartbreaking. Pointless,” she said. “Our beautiful and usually so safe capital was changed in a split second.”
Images from the scene showed people running out of the mall, and TV2 posted a photo of a man being put on a stretcher. After the shooting, an enormous contingent of heavily armed police officers patrolled the area, with several fire department vehicles also parked outside the mall.
Laurits Hermansen told Danish broadcaster DR that he was in a clothing store at the shopping center with his family when he heard “three, four bangs. Really loud bangs. It sounded like the shots were being fired just next to the store.”
The shopping center is on the outskirts of Copenhagen just across from a subway station for a line that connects the city center with the international airport. A major highway also runs adjacent to the mall.
Organizers called off the Harry Styles concert, which had been scheduled at the nearby Royal Arena, by order of police.
On Snapchat, Styles wrote: “My team and I pray for everyone involved in the Copenhagen shopping mall shooting. I am shocked. Love H.”
The royal palace said a reception with Crown Prince Frederik connected to the Tour de France cycling race had been canceled. The first three stages of the race were held in Denmark this year. The reception was due to be held on the royal yacht that is moored in Soenderborg, the town where the third stage ended.
In a joint statement, Queen Margrethe, her son Crown Prince Frederik and his wife, Crown Princess Mary, said: “We do not yet know the full extent of the tragedy, but it is already clear that more people have lost their lives and that even more have been injured.”
“The situation calls for unity and care,” they said in a statement.
The shooting came a week after a mass shooting in neighboring Norway, where police said a Norwegian man of Iranian origin opened fire during a LGBTQ festival, killing two and wounding more than 20.
It was the worst gun attack in Denmark since February 2015, when a 22-year-old man was killed in a shootout with police after going on a shooting spree in the capital that left two people dead and five police officers wounded. | https://www.pahomepage.com/news/national-news/several-dead-in-copenhagen-mall-shooting-suspect-arrested/ | 2022-07-04T13:06:28Z | https://www.pahomepage.com/news/national-news/several-dead-in-copenhagen-mall-shooting-suspect-arrested/ | false |
Ukraine war pushes Uniper, one of Europe's biggest utility companies, to the brink
Uniper, which is Germany's biggest buyer of Russian gas, issued a profits warning last week, withdrew its financial forecasts for the year and said it was in talks with the German government about a possible bail-out.
Monday 4 July 2022 14:12, UK
Russia's war on Ukraine has sparked a spike in oil and gas prices and threatens to tip a number of European economies heavily dependent on Russian gas into recession.
It has also, as became clear last week, pushed one of Europe's biggest utility companies to the brink.
Uniper, which is Germany's biggest buyer of Russian gas, issued a profits warning last week, withdrew its financial forecasts for the year and said it was in talks with the German government about a possible bail-out. The company's share price, which has fallen by 63% since the beginning of the year, certainly appears to be pricing in that eventuality.
Uniper has been forced into this position by the sudden surge in gas prices.
Most well-run energy companies seek to buy gas in advance in order to have security of supply.
But Russia's recent decision to reduce the amount of gas it pipes to Germany to just 40% of regular levels has forced the company to buy gas on the "spot" market. That automatically bakes in extra costs for the company since spot prices are higher than the prices it would previously have agreed with the Russian state-owned gas supplier Gazprom.
Uniper is, similarly, said to be receiving only 40% of the gas from Gazprom that it is supposed to receive and analysts at the investment bank Credit Suisse told clients last week that Uniper was having to spend up to €40m daily in the gas market. Analysts at JP Morgan put the figure at closer to €20m.
Its problems have been compounded by the fact that it has not been allowed to pass on these extra costs to customers - despite the fact that, under Germany's national gas emergency plan, it would have expected to.
Germany moved 11 days ago to the second phase of the plan, under which suppliers are usually allowed to pass on higher costs to consumers.
Berlin has clearly calculated that the cost of providing Uniper with financial support will be less painful than the hit to the economy that would follow if households and businesses were ordered to stump up more for their energy.
Olaf Scholz, the German chancellor, more or less confirmed as much when he told German television on Sunday evening: "If suddenly the heating bill rises by a couple of hundred euros, then this is an amount that many people will not be able to really cope with. This is socially explosive."
Uniper emerged from the disfunctional energy policy of Mr Scholz's predecessor, Angela Merkel.
It was previously part of E.ON, still the owner of a major UK household energy supplier, which was pushed into the red following Mrs Merkel's knee-jerk decision to wind down the country's nuclear power stations following the Fukushima disaster in Japan in 2011.
That forced it and another major German power group RWE - formerly the owner of UK businesses such as Npower and Thames Water - into restructurings.
Uniper was hived off from E.ON as a separate business owning its former parent's legacy fossil fuel businesses. With 34 gigawatts of generating capacity, it is one of the world's biggest power generators, with Britain one of its largest markets.
It owns seven power stations in the UK, including Ratcliffe-on-Soar in Nottinghamshire, one of the country's last remaining coal-fired power stations, as well as one of the UK's few gas storage facilities, Holford in Middlewich, Cheshire.
It also owns two of the UK's high pressure gas pipelines and a regasification facility at the Isle of Grain that converts liquefied natural gas (LNG) back to natural gas.
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Interestingly, despite its apparent woes, Uniper has not yet begun drawing down credit lines from the state-controlled lender KfW that are said to be worth up to €2bn.
Nonetheless, expectations of a bail-out are building, with speculation centring on a rescue along the lines of the €9bn bail-out that Berlin handed Lufthansa, the German airline, in the summer of 2020 at the height of the pandemic.
The fallout will spread far and wide. Apart from Uniper's assets in the UK, the biggest repercussions could be felt in Finland, as Uniper's biggest single shareholder - with a near-78% stake - is the Finnish utility giant Fortum.
It said last week it has also offered credit lines and guarantees to Uniper. It is unlikely to welcome seeing its stake in Uniper being watered down by the German government taking an equity stake.
It may, however, have little choice but to accept such an outcome. | https://news.sky.com/story/ukraine-war-pushes-uniper-one-of-europes-biggest-utility-companies-to-the-brink-12645640 | 2022-07-04T13:15:00Z | https://news.sky.com/story/ukraine-war-pushes-uniper-one-of-europes-biggest-utility-companies-to-the-brink-12645640 | true |
July 4th thoughts: the 'American is Great vision' vs. the 'revolutionary' vision | opinion
For most persons of my generation and older disparaging America as racist and inequitable or condemning our free market system as unfair and greedy capitalism has been an inconceivable and shocking development. We grew up believing in and knowing our country's greatness and goodness.
We are a nation born of the 1776 Declaration that all persons are created equal, endowed by God with inalienable rights of life, liberty, and property of which no legitimate government can deprive them. We are under no illusion that America has always lived up to this ideal, but even imperfectly implemented, America has been the most free, most prosperous, and most just society the world has known. America, as the foremost destination of the world's poor and oppressed, all seeking the opportunities of freedom, bears this statement's truth.
The far-left progressives – revolutionaries – reject this history. They instead assert our country was founded on the institution of slavery and that our country is systematically racist and unequal. They aim to rewrite American history and rehabilitate America on this fabricated declaration.
The American is Great vision honors and protects the sovereignty of the individual. The revolutionaries disregard the individual's God-given uniqueness and complexity, instead creating collective identity classes according to skin color, sexual preference, or self-conceived gender perception. The revolutionaries see these identity groups as oppressed and needful of societal redress, except for "white" men and, to a lesser extent, "white" women, whom they deem privileged and the cause of the other classes' troubles and needful of repentance. Assigning diverse and multifaceted individuals to a collective group based on a singular superficial characteristic is the very definition of racism and the foundation of totalitarianism.
The America is Great vision places the nuclear family at the keystone of American community and society. Father and mother, sovereigns of their home and family, living their lives and taking responsibility for providing for and raising their children as they see fit. The revolutionaries say traditional family is a social construct of less enlightened times, as are traditional views of gender and marriage, not recognizing these are realities of our created nature.
The America is Great vision understands that individual freedom requires personal virtue for a just and happy society: honesty, industriousness, courage, and duty to self, family, community, country, and God. Virtue in the America is Great vision begins and ends with the individual. That vision understands betterment of society begins and ends with self. That vision knows society cannot make moral decisions or do virtuous acts. Only the individual can do so. For the revolutionaries, virtue is finding fault and blame in others. There is no virtue, only politically correct virtue signaling.
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The America is Great vision celebrates the free market economy. It honors the hard-working and innovative entrepreneurs who have so improved our lives. The America is Great vision recognizes free markets have driven and continue to drive the economic growth that is vanquishing poverty, cleaning the environment, spreading educational opportunity, and extending life throughout the world. Yet, the revolutionaries disparage the entrepreneurs, as if the ever-improving technology, goods, and services enriching our lives just happens or, even more fantastic, the government could do it. They disregard the record of economic freedom, but instead embrace socialism, an economic system where the more extensively it has been implemented, the worse has been the economic outcome. Venezuela, or more correctly, the Venezuelan people, are socialism's latest victim.
The America is Great vision is democracy established on the moral principle that every person has God-given inalienable rights of life, liberty, and property. The revolutionaries have no regard for the individual or individual rights but instead want to expand the government's power to rehabilitate America and impose their collectivist, egalitarian utopian vision. And they call this "democracy." But democracy disregarding the individual's rights is nothing more than mob rule and totalitarianism. Have we so soon forgotten those communist governments compelling the "collective good," resulting in hundreds of millions of deaths just a few decades ago?
America can be great again. However, pursuing progressive policies of identity politics, critical race theory, moral relativism, and socialism will only further our societal division, acrimony, and our material and spiritual distress. At the same time, making America Great is much more than Trumpian nationalism. Instead, we must return to our country's foundational values and vision.
Firstly, we must love, respect, protect, and celebrate the bestowed uniqueness and sovereignty of every individual. We must understand that healing our society's divisions and despair begins with rebuilding families and communities of families. Bettering society must and can only start with self. As individuals, we must take responsibility and we must do the good and right we can. We must also recognize and be thankful for the material abundance created by free markets. Government economic intervention only enriches politicians, bureaucrats, and their cronies, and inevitably results in unintended economic consequences, harming consumers and the poor most of all.
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men (persons) are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness."
Nick Pandelidis is a retired physician living in Shrewsbury. | https://www.ydr.com/story/opinion/2022/07/04/the-american-is-great-vision-vs-the-revolutionary-vision/65364730007/ | 2022-07-04T13:18:25Z | https://www.ydr.com/story/opinion/2022/07/04/the-american-is-great-vision-vs-the-revolutionary-vision/65364730007/ | false |
WASHINGTON — Do you or a loved one get your health insurance through the Affordable Care Act?
The latest numbers show 31 million people are currently enrolled in either marketplace plans or through Medicaid expansion nationwide - that's a record.
However, there are looming questions about whether a major rate hike is on the horizon for many of those health insurance plans.
THE ISSUE
There is inflation and there is Ukraine. There is an ongoing abortion debate.
Let's face it — the country is facing a lot.
Well, you can add health insurance premium hikes to the ongoing list of issues facing the United States.
Remember the Affordable Care Act and how it created new health insurance options for those who don't have insurance?
When President Joe Biden signed the American Rescue Plan into law during the height of the pandemic, it created what's known as "advanced premium tax credits" that made health insurance plans obtained through the government marketplace cheaper.
The average family saved $200 in premiums, according to the latest data.
4 out of 5 consumers were eligible for plans that cost $10/month.
Enrollment has been up 21% this year — with lower prices playing a big role.
However, the funding that made plans so cheap will expire at the end of this year with families set to receive notice just a few weeks before Election Day.
Some plans may go up by hundreds of dollars each month.
More than a dozen Democratic governors wrote to Members of Congress last week asking them to take action to prevent what they call "dramatic premium increases" soon.
There are concerns in states like California, Colorado, Michigan and Nevada that this could lead to Americans declining health insurance.
So far, though, it's unclear whether Congress will address this.
Republicans have been reluctant to extend any type of pandemic assistance over concerns it will fuel inflation.
Democrats, meanwhile, are hopeful a solution could be included in a reconciliation package this summer.
That hypothetical legislation would pass with only Democratic votes in the Senate and likely address prescription drug reform and climate change as well.
However, that legislation hasn't been made public yet and would need the support of every Democrat in the Senate.
Recent history has shown us that it is a difficult task.
After all, Biden's signature "Build Back Better" legislation stalled over objections by Democrats — like Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia. | https://www.lex18.com/news/national-politics/millions-of-aca-health-insurance-plans-may-face-hikes-unless-congress-acts | 2022-07-04T13:24:06Z | https://www.lex18.com/news/national-politics/millions-of-aca-health-insurance-plans-may-face-hikes-unless-congress-acts | false |
Don’t nudge us to seek independent Tamil Nadu: DMK’s A. Raja seeks autonomy with CM Stalin on stage
A. Raja's comment comes against the background of DMK sticking to the term 'Ondriya Arasu' (Union government) in Tamil to refer to the Centre ever since it assumed office in May 2021 in Tamil Nadu
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader A. Raja has implored Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah to provide 'State autonomy' to Tamil Nadu, and not push them to seek an independent country.
Though the icon of the Dravidian movement, Thanthai Periyar stood for an independent Tamil Nadu, the DMK moved away from it, Mr. Raja said on Sunday addressing a party meet of representatives of urban local bodies. The conference was held in Namakkal in western Tamil Nadu.
The party, though accepted Periyar, backed integrity and democracy and said, 'long live India' and the party continues to stick to that line.
"I am telling Amit Shah and the Prime Minister with utmost humility, I implore you in the presence of (our) leaders on the dais, our Chief Minister is journeying on the path of Anna (C.N. Annadurai, former Chief Minister and DMK founder), do not push us on the path of Periyar. Do not make us seek a separate country, give state autonomy and we will not rest till then," he said.
Mr. Raja's remark invited sharp criticisms in the social media with several hitting out at him for 'separatist' comment.
Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) vice-president Narayanan Tirupathi condemned Mr. Raja's remark as 'blatantly divisive'. However, it was not a matter of surprise as the DMK is known for its 'divisive' attitude. "But what is shocking and surprising is that Chief Minister M.K. Stalin remained a mute spectator. I condemn his silence. He has taken oath of office, affirming allegiance to the Constitution." Tamil Nadu's ruling party should understand that "India has created States for its administrative purposes and that is precisely what the Constitution says," Mr. Narayanan told PTI.
Rejecting criticisms against the remark, DMK spokesperson Constantine Ravindran said Mr. Raja has made it amply clear that the party travelled on the path of Anna, fully supporting India's integrity and the principles of democracy.
The message sought to be conveyed by Mr. Raja was that Tamil Nadu should be given autonomy to work towards development and uphold its rights as enshrined in the Constitution.
Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi has not given his assent to several Bills passed by the State Assembly, he said and wanted to know if hampering development was the idea of the Union Government. Under the BJP-led dispensation, the State government does not have any rights whatsoever, he told PTI.
It may be recalled that Mr. Raja's comment comes against the background of DMK sticking to the term 'Ondriya Arasu' (Union government) in Tamil to refer to the Centre ever since it assumed office in May 2021 in the State.
Though 'Mathiya Arasu' is a relatively more common usage, the DMK has stuck to 'Ondriya Arasu' to underscore 'federalism' principles and to push 'State autonomy.' The DMK had also said that India is a Union of States according to the Constitution.
Be it the BJP or Right Wing activists, they have time and again claimed that harping on 'Ondriya Arasu' usage had traces of divisive tendencies. Such a mindset looked at the country as an artificial structure, put together by the British. India is however, culturally and spiritually a single entity though it might have had various rulers through the ages.
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'We hold these truths to be self-evident.' The Declaration of Independence.
In Congress, July 4, 1776
The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America
When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.
That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed.
That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security.
Such has been the patient sufferance of these Colonies; and such is now the necessity which constrains them to alter their former Systems of Government. The history of the present King of Great Britain is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations, all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute Tyranny over these States. To prove this, let Facts be submitted to a candid world.
He has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good.
He has forbidden his Governors to pass Laws of immediate and pressing importance, unless suspended in their operation till his Assent should be obtained; and when so suspended, he has utterly neglected to attend to them.
He has refused to pass other Laws for the accommodation of large districts of people, unless those people would relinquish the right of Representation in the Legislature, a right inestimable to them and formidable to tyrants only.
He has called together legislative bodies at places unusual, uncomfortable, and distant from the depository of their public Records, for the sole purpose of fatiguing them into compliance with his measures.
He has dissolved Representative Houses repeatedly, for opposing with manly firmness his invasions on the rights of the people.
He has refused for a long time, after such dissolutions, to cause others to be elected; whereby the Legislative powers, incapable of Annihilation, have returned to the People at large for their exercise; the State remaining in the mean time exposed to all the dangers of invasion from without, and convulsions within.
He has endeavored to prevent the population of these States; for that purpose obstructing the Laws for Naturalization of Foreigners; refusing to pass others to encourage their migrations hither, and raising the conditions of new Appropriations of Lands.
He has obstructed the Administration of Justice, by refusing his Assent to Laws for establishing Judiciary powers.
He has made Judges dependent on his Will alone, for the tenure of their offices, and the amount and payment of their salaries.
He has erected a multitude of New Offices, and sent hither swarms of Officers to harass our people, and eat out their substance.
He has kept among us, in times of peace, Standing Armies without the Consent of our legislatures.
He has affected to render the Military independent of and superior to the Civil power.
He has combined with others to subject us to a jurisdiction foreign to our constitution, and unacknowledged by our laws; giving his Assent to their Acts of pretended Legislation:
For Quartering large bodies of armed troops among us:
For protecting them, by a mock Trial, from punishment for any Murders which they should commit on the Inhabitants of these States:
For cutting off our Trade with all parts of the world:
For imposing Taxes on us without our Consent:
For depriving us in many cases, of the benefits of Trial by Jury:
For transporting us beyond Seas to be tried for pretended offences
For abolishing the free System of English Laws in a neighboring Province, establishing therein an Arbitrary government, and enlarging its Boundaries so as to render it at once an example and fit instrument for introducing the same absolute rule into these Colonies:
For taking away our Charters, abolishing our most valuable Laws, and altering fundamentally the Forms of our Governments:
For suspending our own Legislatures, and declaring themselves invested with power to legislate for us in all cases whatsoever.
He has abdicated Government here, by declaring us out of his Protection and waging War against us.
He has plundered our seas, ravaged our Coasts, burnt our towns, and destroyed the lives of our people.
He is at this time transporting large Armies of foreign Mercenaries to complete the works of death, desolation and tyranny, already begun with circumstances of Cruelty & perfidy scarcely paralleled in the most barbarous ages, and totally unworthy the Head of a civilized nation.
He has constrained our fellow Citizens taken Captive on the high Seas to bear Arms against their Country, to become the executioners of their friends and Brethren, or to fall themselves by their Hands.
He has excited domestic insurrections amongst us, and has endeavored to bring on the inhabitants of our frontiers, the merciless Indian Savages, whose known rule of warfare, is an undistinguished destruction of all ages, sexes and conditions.
In every stage of these Oppressions We have Petitioned for Redress in the most humble terms: Our repeated Petitions have been answered only by repeated injury. A Prince whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a Tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler of a free people.
Nor have We been wanting in attentions to our British brethren. We have warned them from time to time of attempts by their legislature to extend an unwarrantable jurisdiction over us. We have reminded them of the circumstances of our emigration and settlement here. We have appealed to their native justice and magnanimity, and we have conjured them by the ties of our common kindred to disavow these usurpations, which, would inevitably interrupt our connections and correspondence. They too have been deaf to the voice of justice and of consanguinity. We must, therefore, acquiesce in the necessity, which denounces our Separation, and hold them, as we hold the rest of mankind, Enemies in War, in Peace Friends.
We, therefore, the Representatives of the united States of America, in General Congress, Assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions, do, in the Name, and by Authority of the good People of these Colonies, solemnly publish and declare, That these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States; that they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved; and that as Free and Independent States, they have full Power to levy War, conclude Peace, contract Alliances, establish Commerce, and to do all other Acts and Things which Independent States may of right do. And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor. | https://www.jsonline.com/story/opinion/2022/07/04/we-hold-these-truths-declaration-independence/7755127001/ | 2022-07-04T13:38:49Z | https://www.jsonline.com/story/opinion/2022/07/04/we-hold-these-truths-declaration-independence/7755127001/ | false |
Feyenoord are expected to receive a record fee for winger Luis Sinisterra from Leeds United, according to Dutch publication De Telegraaf. Sinisterra is expected to cost in the region of €20 to €30 million, and although Feyenoord are unwilling to comment on talks, Leeds are working on a deal to bring the wide man to Elland Road.
Everton are also interested in the Colombian international although Leeds appear to be his likeliest destination. The 23-year-old was discovered by Feyenoord scout Steven Aptroot when plying his trade in his native Colombia for Once Caldas.
The Rotterdam side signed Sinisterra for a reported fee of €2 million in 2018 although he was limited to just seven appearances in his debut season. Sinisterra completed his rehabilitation with the under-21s and scored six goals in seven appearances in 2018-19. He established himself as a regular during the following two seasons – contributing 12 goals and 15 assists in 57 matches across all competitions.
But it was last season that Sinisterra became one of the most dangerous wingers in the Netherlands. He registered 12 goals and seven assists in the Dutch top-flight and a further 11 goals as Feyenoord reached the UEFA Europa Conference League final, which they lost against AS Roma in May.
The winger, who also has five caps for Colombia under his belt, was named UEFA Europa Conference League Young Player of the Season and was also included in the competition’s team of the season.
Sinisterra is renowned for his creative qualities and also his ability to dribble past opponents. His goal record also speaks for itself, and if he acclimatises to the Premier League, then he could be a shrewd replacement for Raphinha, with the Brazilian’s exit edging closer.
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Rain hampers search for missing in Italian glacier avalanche
ROME (AP) — Thunderstorms hampered Monday the search for more than a dozen hikers who remained unaccounted for a day after a huge chunk of an Alpine glacier in Italy broke off, sending an avalanche of ice, snow and rocks down the slope. Italy’s state TV said another body was recovered, raising the known death toll to seven.
Nine others were injured when the avalanche was unleashed from the Marmolada glacier Sunday afternoon when dozens of hikers were on excursions, some of them roped together.
Trento Prosecutor Sandro Raimondi said 17 hikers were initially believed to be missing, the Italian news agency LaPresse reported. But later, RAI state TV reported from the scene that the number of unaccounted for dropped to 15 after authorities were able to track down some of those feared missing.
The detached ice block was massive, estimated at 200 meters (yards) wide, 80 meters tall and 60 meters deep. Gov. Luca Zaia, whose Veneto region in northeast Italy borders the Marmolada area, likened the avalanche to an “”apartment building (sized) block of ice with debris and Cyclopean masses of rock.”
“I can’t say anything else other than the facts, and the facts tell us that the high temperatures don’t favor these situations,” Zaia told reporters.
Italy is in the grips of a weeks-long heat wave, and Alpine rescuers said that the temperature at the glacier’s altitude last week topped 10 C (50F) when usually it should over around freezing at this time of year.
An ice rink in the Dolomite mountain resort town of Canazei was serving as a makeshift morgue to identify dead, a task made more challenging and gruesome because rescuers said in some cases body parts were found strewn over a wide area.
At least four bodies brought to the ice rink had been identified by Monday afternoon.
RAI said three of those identified were Italians, including an experienced Alpine guide who was leading a group of hikers. Another was a hiker whose relatives said he had just sent a selfie of himself from the slope shortly before the avalanche barreled down.
One of the dead was from Czechia, RAI said.
According to media reports, those feared missing include some Italians three Romanians, one with French nationality, another from Austria, and four from Czechia.
Some of those hiking in the area on Sunday were roped together as they climbed.
Raimondi was quoted as saying two of the injured are Germans. Zaia told reporters that one of the Germans was a 65-year-old man. Of the patients was so badly injured, so far identification has been impossible.
The hospital survivors suffered chest and cranial injuries, said Zaia.
Drones were being used to help look for any of the missing as well as verify safety.
Sixteen cars remained unclaimed in the area’s parking lot, and authorities sought to track down occupants through license plates. It was unclear how many of the cars might have belonged to the already identified victims or to the injured, all of whom were flown by helicopters on Sunday to hospitals.
The thunderstorm forced the helicopter flying Premier Mario Draghi to the stricken area to be diverted.
What caused a pinnacle of the glacier to break off and thunder down the slope at a speed estimated by experts at some 300 kph (nearly 200 mph), wasn’t immediately known.
But high temperatures were widely cited as a likely factor.
Jacopo Gabrieli, a polar sciences researcher at Italy’s state-run CNR research center, noted that the long heat wave, spanning May and June, was the hottest in northern Italy in that period for nearly 20 years.
“It’s absolutely an anomaly,’’ Gabrieli said in an interview on Italian state TV Monday. Like other experts, he said it would have been impossible to predict when or if a serac — a pinnacle from a glacier’s overhang — could break off, as it did on Sunday.
Operators of rustic shelters along the mountainside said temperatures at the 2,000-meter (6,600 foot) level recently reached 24C (75 F) - unheard of in a place where excursionists go in summer to keep cool.
The glacier, in the Marmolada range, is the largest in the Dolomite mountains in northeastern Italy. People ski on it in the winter. But the glacier has been rapidly melting away over the past decades, with much of its volume gone. Experts at Italy’s state-run CNR research center, which has a polar sciences institute, estimated a couple of years ago that the glacier will disappear within 25-30 years.
The Mediterranean basin, which includes southern European countries like Italy, has been identified by U.N. experts as a “climate change hot spot,” likely to suffer heat waves and water shortages, among other consequences.
Pope Francis, who has made care of the planet a priority of his papacy, tweeted an invitation to pray for the avalanche victims and their families. “The tragedies that we are experiencing with climate change must push us to urgently search for new ways that are respectful of persons and nature,” Francis wrote.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | https://www.wafb.com/2022/07/04/rain-hampers-search-missing-italian-glacier-avalanche/ | 2022-07-04T13:41:30Z | https://www.wafb.com/2022/07/04/rain-hampers-search-missing-italian-glacier-avalanche/ | true |
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Senile walkback number 5 and counting Last year, Biden or his aides needed to clarify his remarks on Taiwan on at least four separate occasions. Don't hype over fantasy, China's been waiting almost 10 years for US to follow through on rhetoric over SCS construction.
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Imagine watching de facto lopsided changes for China in Tibet, SCS, Xinjiang and HK, and still thinking a hot take using the same failed reused reasoning for Taiwan is a good idea. One can't even begin to entertain any of these imagined "reactions" for Taiwan unless you admit backing down on every issue prior despite the very same rhetoric. Imagine watching millions of refugees try to escape, be on an island and think "When's our turn!". 🤡
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Rain hampers search for missing in Italian glacier avalanche
ROME (AP) — Thunderstorms hampered Monday the search for more than a dozen hikers who remained unaccounted for a day after a huge chunk of an Alpine glacier in Italy broke off, sending an avalanche of ice, snow and rocks down the slope. Italy’s state TV said another body was recovered, raising the known death toll to seven.
Nine others were injured when the avalanche was unleashed from the Marmolada glacier Sunday afternoon when dozens of hikers were on excursions, some of them roped together.
Trento Prosecutor Sandro Raimondi said 17 hikers were initially believed to be missing, the Italian news agency LaPresse reported. But later, RAI state TV reported from the scene that the number of unaccounted for dropped to 15 after authorities were able to track down some of those feared missing.
The detached ice block was massive, estimated at 200 meters (yards) wide, 80 meters tall and 60 meters deep. Gov. Luca Zaia, whose Veneto region in northeast Italy borders the Marmolada area, likened the avalanche to an “”apartment building (sized) block of ice with debris and Cyclopean masses of rock.”
“I can’t say anything else other than the facts, and the facts tell us that the high temperatures don’t favor these situations,” Zaia told reporters.
Italy is in the grips of a weeks-long heat wave, and Alpine rescuers said that the temperature at the glacier’s altitude last week topped 10 C (50F) when usually it should over around freezing at this time of year.
An ice rink in the Dolomite mountain resort town of Canazei was serving as a makeshift morgue to identify dead, a task made more challenging and gruesome because rescuers said in some cases body parts were found strewn over a wide area.
At least four bodies brought to the ice rink had been identified by Monday afternoon.
RAI said three of those identified were Italians, including an experienced Alpine guide who was leading a group of hikers. Another was a hiker whose relatives said he had just sent a selfie of himself from the slope shortly before the avalanche barreled down.
One of the dead was from Czechia, RAI said.
According to media reports, those feared missing include some Italians three Romanians, one with French nationality, another from Austria, and four from Czechia.
Some of those hiking in the area on Sunday were roped together as they climbed.
Raimondi was quoted as saying two of the injured are Germans. Zaia told reporters that one of the Germans was a 65-year-old man. Of the patients was so badly injured, so far identification has been impossible.
The hospital survivors suffered chest and cranial injuries, said Zaia.
Drones were being used to help look for any of the missing as well as verify safety.
Sixteen cars remained unclaimed in the area’s parking lot, and authorities sought to track down occupants through license plates. It was unclear how many of the cars might have belonged to the already identified victims or to the injured, all of whom were flown by helicopters on Sunday to hospitals.
The thunderstorm forced the helicopter flying Premier Mario Draghi to the stricken area to be diverted.
What caused a pinnacle of the glacier to break off and thunder down the slope at a speed estimated by experts at some 300 kph (nearly 200 mph), wasn’t immediately known.
But high temperatures were widely cited as a likely factor.
Jacopo Gabrieli, a polar sciences researcher at Italy’s state-run CNR research center, noted that the long heat wave, spanning May and June, was the hottest in northern Italy in that period for nearly 20 years.
“It’s absolutely an anomaly,’’ Gabrieli said in an interview on Italian state TV Monday. Like other experts, he said it would have been impossible to predict when or if a serac — a pinnacle from a glacier’s overhang — could break off, as it did on Sunday.
Operators of rustic shelters along the mountainside said temperatures at the 2,000-meter (6,600 foot) level recently reached 24C (75 F) - unheard of in a place where excursionists go in summer to keep cool.
The glacier, in the Marmolada range, is the largest in the Dolomite mountains in northeastern Italy. People ski on it in the winter. But the glacier has been rapidly melting away over the past decades, with much of its volume gone. Experts at Italy’s state-run CNR research center, which has a polar sciences institute, estimated a couple of years ago that the glacier will disappear within 25-30 years.
The Mediterranean basin, which includes southern European countries like Italy, has been identified by U.N. experts as a “climate change hot spot,” likely to suffer heat waves and water shortages, among other consequences.
Pope Francis, who has made care of the planet a priority of his papacy, tweeted an invitation to pray for the avalanche victims and their families. “The tragedies that we are experiencing with climate change must push us to urgently search for new ways that are respectful of persons and nature,” Francis wrote.
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Rain hampers search for missing in Italian glacier avalanche
ROME (AP) — Thunderstorms hampered Monday the search for more than a dozen hikers who remained unaccounted for a day after a huge chunk of an Alpine glacier in Italy broke off, sending an avalanche of ice, snow and rocks down the slope. Italy’s state TV said another body was recovered, raising the known death toll to seven.
Nine others were injured when the avalanche was unleashed from the Marmolada glacier Sunday afternoon when dozens of hikers were on excursions, some of them roped together.
Trento Prosecutor Sandro Raimondi said 17 hikers were initially believed to be missing, the Italian news agency LaPresse reported. But later, RAI state TV reported from the scene that the number of unaccounted for dropped to 15 after authorities were able to track down some of those feared missing.
The detached ice block was massive, estimated at 200 meters (yards) wide, 80 meters tall and 60 meters deep. Gov. Luca Zaia, whose Veneto region in northeast Italy borders the Marmolada area, likened the avalanche to an “”apartment building (sized) block of ice with debris and Cyclopean masses of rock.”
“I can’t say anything else other than the facts, and the facts tell us that the high temperatures don’t favor these situations,” Zaia told reporters.
Italy is in the grips of a weeks-long heat wave, and Alpine rescuers said that the temperature at the glacier’s altitude last week topped 10 C (50F) when usually it should over around freezing at this time of year.
An ice rink in the Dolomite mountain resort town of Canazei was serving as a makeshift morgue to identify dead, a task made more challenging and gruesome because rescuers said in some cases body parts were found strewn over a wide area.
At least four bodies brought to the ice rink had been identified by Monday afternoon.
RAI said three of those identified were Italians, including an experienced Alpine guide who was leading a group of hikers. Another was a hiker whose relatives said he had just sent a selfie of himself from the slope shortly before the avalanche barreled down.
One of the dead was from Czechia, RAI said.
According to media reports, those feared missing include some Italians three Romanians, one with French nationality, another from Austria, and four from Czechia.
Some of those hiking in the area on Sunday were roped together as they climbed.
Raimondi was quoted as saying two of the injured are Germans. Zaia told reporters that one of the Germans was a 65-year-old man. Of the patients was so badly injured, so far identification has been impossible.
The hospital survivors suffered chest and cranial injuries, said Zaia.
Drones were being used to help look for any of the missing as well as verify safety.
Sixteen cars remained unclaimed in the area’s parking lot, and authorities sought to track down occupants through license plates. It was unclear how many of the cars might have belonged to the already identified victims or to the injured, all of whom were flown by helicopters on Sunday to hospitals.
The thunderstorm forced the helicopter flying Premier Mario Draghi to the stricken area to be diverted.
What caused a pinnacle of the glacier to break off and thunder down the slope at a speed estimated by experts at some 300 kph (nearly 200 mph), wasn’t immediately known.
But high temperatures were widely cited as a likely factor.
Jacopo Gabrieli, a polar sciences researcher at Italy’s state-run CNR research center, noted that the long heat wave, spanning May and June, was the hottest in northern Italy in that period for nearly 20 years.
“It’s absolutely an anomaly,’’ Gabrieli said in an interview on Italian state TV Monday. Like other experts, he said it would have been impossible to predict when or if a serac — a pinnacle from a glacier’s overhang — could break off, as it did on Sunday.
Operators of rustic shelters along the mountainside said temperatures at the 2,000-meter (6,600 foot) level recently reached 24C (75 F) - unheard of in a place where excursionists go in summer to keep cool.
The glacier, in the Marmolada range, is the largest in the Dolomite mountains in northeastern Italy. People ski on it in the winter. But the glacier has been rapidly melting away over the past decades, with much of its volume gone. Experts at Italy’s state-run CNR research center, which has a polar sciences institute, estimated a couple of years ago that the glacier will disappear within 25-30 years.
The Mediterranean basin, which includes southern European countries like Italy, has been identified by U.N. experts as a “climate change hot spot,” likely to suffer heat waves and water shortages, among other consequences.
Pope Francis, who has made care of the planet a priority of his papacy, tweeted an invitation to pray for the avalanche victims and their families. “The tragedies that we are experiencing with climate change must push us to urgently search for new ways that are respectful of persons and nature,” Francis wrote.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | https://www.wcjb.com/2022/07/04/rain-hampers-search-missing-italian-glacier-avalanche/ | 2022-07-04T13:44:54Z | https://www.wcjb.com/2022/07/04/rain-hampers-search-missing-italian-glacier-avalanche/ | true |
Bolsonaro's reelection hopes dim unless he wins over women
BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) - If Brazil´s President Jair Bolsonaro is to have any hope of securing a second term, he needs more female support - and fast. Yet a man famed for macho bravado hasn´t shown any concerted strategy to do so.
With the election just three months off, some polls show only one in five women will vote for the tough-talking, pro-gun, motorcycle-riding former Army captain. If that holds true Oct. 2, Bolsonaro could lose outright to his nemesis, former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, without need for a runoff. Almost half of Brazilian women say they will vote for the president´s opponent.
More than half of women polled say they would never vote for the far-right leader, regardless of social class, which has been a traditional indicator for voting preferences.
Polling expert Antonio Lavareda said Bolsonaro has no chance of winning unless he can win over more women. "There is huge rejection among them. Even among those who are yet to make their choice, he is less likely to be their pick," he said on a phone interview.
It´s a far cry from 2018. Days before the one-time fringe lawmaker's victory four years ago, polls showed women roughly evenly split between Bolsonaro and his leftist adversary, a former mayor of Sao Paulo. That despite Bolsonaro's quip that he had fathered a daughter in a moment of weakness and his remark to a fellow lawmaker she was too ugly to be raped. Many women, especially those from higher social classes, backed his campaign.
Since then, Bolsonaro has hemorrhaged female support. That´s in part due to his handling of the pandemic and insistence upon sowing doubt about the efficacy of vaccines, even stringently opposing their use among children, said Esther Solano, a sociologist at the Federal University of Sao Paulo. The president remains unvaccinated against COVID-19 and a country with a proud tradition of successful vaccine campaigns saw the world´s second-highest COVID-19 death toll.
FILE - Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro, center, leads a motorcycle rally in Manaus, Brazil, June 18, 2022. With the election just three months off, some polls show only one in five women will vote for the tough-talking, pro-gun, motorcycle-riding former Army captain. (AP Photo/Edmar Barros, File)
"Women are always impacted by idea of care, because it is the woman who gives care. Bolsonaro not taking care of people during the pandemic had a much more negative impact among the female population," said Solano, who has conducted polling of potential Bolsonaro voters.
More generally, she said, four years of Bolsonaro´s "aggressive tone" have diminished his support.
"He shows a kind of masculinity that´s very toxic, very strong, very violent. Just as there are men who have been fascinated by this sort of masculinity, of the aggressive man who speaks in a way that´s politically incorrect, who is intolerant, who demonstrates a certain strength, many women feel assaulted by this," she added.
Bolsonaro also has received blame for the fastest inflation in almost two decades, just like other incumbents across the globe.
Geisa Rodrigues dos Santos lives in a low-income community of Rio de Janeiro and depends heavily on social programs to feed her three kids. Brazil´s generous pandemic welfare program was slashed, and the house cleaner now finds herself longing for da Silva´s administration, which produced an emergent middle class from 2003 to 2010. She didn´t vote in 2018, but now intends to vote for da Silva, known universally in Brazil as Lula.
"Back then in the pandemic the handouts worked. They saved a lot of mothers," said dos Santos, 35. "Now, I spend these 400 reais ($77) at the supermarket and inflation eats a large part of it. During the Lula days, we ate."
There is recognition within Bolsonaro´s camp of his disadvantage among women, as well as hope he can win over many of the roughly one-third of women who, according to polls, remain undecided. What doesn´t exist is agreement on how to adjust course.
Analysts have speculated the Bolsonaro campaign could deploy his wife Michelle, 40, in public appearances and television spots. A nearly dressed evangelical Christian, she speaks fluent sign language and personifies the caregiving housewife who can smooth Bolsonaro´s rough edges and appeal to potential female voters, said Solano.
The first lady had been set to record TV spots earlier this month, but it didn't happen, according to two of Bolsonaro´s ministers and two senators who are close advisers to the president. They told The Associated Press the spots were scrapped because the president's lawmaker sons are divided over the tack he should take: double down on his 2018 strategy of inflammatory language or tone down his brashness as a means of outreach. The sources spoke on condition of anonymity because they weren´t authorized to talk publicly about campaign strategy.
Allies also have urged Bolsonaro to choose a female running mate, such as Tereza Cristina, his former agriculture minister, according to the same four officials. Instead, he has said he will choose a fellow military man, Gen. Walter Braga Netto, an adviser to the president. He could still change his mind before an August deadline, though that appears increasingly unlikely, his allies told the AP.
Cristina was one of just three female Cabinet ministers during Bolsonaro´s first three years in office, compared to more than 20 men. After she and other ministers stepped down this year so they can run for other offices, Bolsonaro´s picks for replacements left only one woman in the Cabinet.
Bolsonaro, meanwhile, has repeatedly said he doesn´t believe polls, arguing his voters don't respond to the surveys.
His direct attempts to reach out to female voters have been halting. He said on International Women´s Day in March that women "are basically integrated to society" and on April 12 said his administration has done 63 things for them, without specifying what they were. The presidential palace didn't reply to repeated AP emails asking for details of those actions.
Meantime, some women who were once potential Bolsonaro voters are now actively working to unseat him.
Rosângela Lyra, a former Christian Dior executive in Brazil, shocked friends when she started rallying support for da Silva after earlier backing the prosecutors whose corruption investigations had put him in prison. Brazil´s top court ruled last year that the judge had been biased, and annulled da Silva´s convictions.
"The main reason for my campaign is President Jair Bolsonaro. He shouldn´t continue," Lyra told the AP in the lobby of her apartment in a posh district of Sao Paulo. She leads Politica Viva, an activist group with nearly 3,000 members, most of them women. While she said she didn´t vote for Bolsonaro in 2018, she had believed he could grow in office.
"I hoped he would think better, have some access to other information, become more human. But that didn´t happen," Lyra said. "People can see now he is incompetent and inhumane. His management of the pandemic, the corruption in his administration, the vigilantism he supports. We can´t keep t his institutional risk for another four years and become a right-wing dictatorship."
Lavareda said few things have hurt Bolsonaro among women more than his crusade to loosen gun restrictions. When he campaigned in 2018, widespread access to firearms for civilians was part of his pitch to help rein in homicides that reached a 10-year-high the year before.
Claudianne Silva, a cashier at a Sao Paulo supermarket, had just lost a nephew to gun violence, believed the new president should be hard on crime and corruption.
This time around, though, she feels Bolsonaro has failed to deliver and will cast her ballot for da Silva.
"I voted for Bolsonaro because I was angry with everyone, but now I'm so angry with him that I'll vote for the person he hates the most," said Silva, 47. "Not that I think Lula will do much better. Times are different now. But I want Bolsonaro out."
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Savarese reported from Sao Paulo.
FILE - Brazil's former president who is running for reelection, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, looks on during the launch of his plan for the federal government, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, June 21, 2022. Almost half of Brazilian women say they will vote for Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro's opponent, Da Silva, while some polls show only one in five women will vote for Bolsonaro. (AP Photo/Andre Penner, File)
Rosangela Lyra, who leads Politica Viva, poses for a photo during an interview in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Wednesday, June 8, 2022. Lyra, a former Christian Dior executive in Brazil, shocked friends when she started rallying support for former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva after earlier backing the prosecutors whose corruption investigations had put him in prison. "The main reason for my campaign is President Jair Bolsonaro. He shouldn't continue," Lyra said. "I hoped he would think better, have some access to other information, become more human. But that didn't happen," Lyra said. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
FILE - Supporters of Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro flash finger-gun gestures at the launch of Bolsonaro's new political party, Alliance for Brazil, in Brasilia, Brazil, Nov. 21, 2019. With the Oct. 2, 2022 election just three months off, some polls show only one in five women will vote for the tough-talking, pro-gun, motorcycle-riding former Army captain Bolsonaro. Almost half of Brazilian women say they will vote for the president's opponent. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres, File)
Geisa Rodrigues dos Santos, a house cleaner and mother of three, poses for a photo inside her home on occupied land in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Monday, June 20, 2022. "Back then in the pandemic the handouts worked. They saved a lot of mothers," said dos Santos, 35. "Now, I spend these 400 reais ($77) at the supermarket and inflation eats a large part of it. During the Lula days, we ate." She didn't vote in 2018, but now intends to vote for former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in the Oct. 2 election. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)
FILE - Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro and his wife Michelle Bolsonaro attend an event with members of his Liberal Party and supporters in Brasilia, Brazil, March 27, 2022. Analysts have speculated Bolsonaro's reelection campaign could deploy his wife in public appearances and television spots to appeal to potential female voters. Close advisers to the president say that the recording of TV spots were scrapped because the president's lawmaker sons are divided over the tack he should take: double down on his 2018 strategy of inflammatory language or tone down his brashness as a means of outreach. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres, File) | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-10980395/Bolsonaros-reelection-hopes-dim-unless-wins-women.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-07-04T13:54:01Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-10980395/Bolsonaros-reelection-hopes-dim-unless-wins-women.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | false |
WFO SPOKANE Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Monday, July 4, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Spokane WA
621 AM PDT Mon Jul 4 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southwestern Ferry
County through 645 AM PDT...
At 621 AM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 17
miles southeast of Nespelem Community, or 46 miles southeast of Omak,
moving north at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 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...
Keller.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
LAT...LON 4798 11861 4797 11874 4829 11882 4828 11849
TIME...MOT...LOC 1321Z 176DEG 25KT 4805 11868
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH
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SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (WFRV) – Police in Sheboygan wants those planning on celebrating to know certain rules regarding alcohol, boats and bonfires ahead of the Fourth of July.
The Sheboygan Police Department wanted to remind those planning to celebrate in the city. Authorities mention that thousands are expected at the lakefront area.
The following reminders were given by authorities:
- Alcohol
- Alcohol possession and consumption are prohibited on any beach area in the city. Alcohol may be possessed and consumed on the area of Deland Park that is south of the pier (the vendor area), and on the grass area of King Park. No glass containers are allowed on the beach and within any city park.
- Bonfires
- Recreational fires are allowed along Lake Michigan shoreline between 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. Fires can be no larger than 36” in diameter and 18” high. Do not bury fires at the end of the evening. Fires may be extinguished with water or left safely to burn.
- Boats
- Boats and watercraft must remain clear of beaches.
- Pets
- It’s best and much safer if you keep your pets at home while you enjoy the festivities. Pets are prohibited in all city parks and beaches except those designated and posted as being either on-leash or off-leash. This includes that pets are prohibited in both Deland and King Parks and their beaches.
Officials want the holiday to be safe and enjoyable for everyone heading to the lakefront. | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/local-news/sheboygan-pd-asks-for-patience-as-thousands-expected-at-lakefront/ | 2022-07-04T14:06:16Z | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/local-news/sheboygan-pd-asks-for-patience-as-thousands-expected-at-lakefront/ | false |
Rain hampers search for missing in Italian glacier avalanche
ROME (AP) — Thunderstorms hampered Monday the search for more than a dozen hikers who remained unaccounted for a day after a huge chunk of an Alpine glacier in Italy broke off, sending an avalanche of ice, snow and rocks down the slope. Italy’s state TV said another body was recovered, raising the known death toll to seven.
Nine others were injured when the avalanche was unleashed from the Marmolada glacier Sunday afternoon when dozens of hikers were on excursions, some of them roped together.
Trento Prosecutor Sandro Raimondi said 17 hikers were initially believed to be missing, the Italian news agency LaPresse reported. But later, RAI state TV reported from the scene that the number of unaccounted for dropped to 15 after authorities were able to track down some of those feared missing.
The detached ice block was massive, estimated at 200 meters (yards) wide, 80 meters tall and 60 meters deep. Gov. Luca Zaia, whose Veneto region in northeast Italy borders the Marmolada area, likened the avalanche to an “”apartment building (sized) block of ice with debris and Cyclopean masses of rock.”
“I can’t say anything else other than the facts, and the facts tell us that the high temperatures don’t favor these situations,” Zaia told reporters.
Italy is in the grips of a weeks-long heat wave, and Alpine rescuers said that the temperature at the glacier’s altitude last week topped 10 C (50F) when usually it should over around freezing at this time of year.
An ice rink in the Dolomite mountain resort town of Canazei was serving as a makeshift morgue to identify dead, a task made more challenging and gruesome because rescuers said in some cases body parts were found strewn over a wide area.
At least four bodies brought to the ice rink had been identified by Monday afternoon.
RAI said three of those identified were Italians, including an experienced Alpine guide who was leading a group of hikers. Another was a hiker whose relatives said he had just sent a selfie of himself from the slope shortly before the avalanche barreled down.
One of the dead was from Czechia, RAI said.
According to media reports, those feared missing include some Italians three Romanians, one with French nationality, another from Austria, and four from Czechia.
Some of those hiking in the area on Sunday were roped together as they climbed.
Raimondi was quoted as saying two of the injured are Germans. Zaia told reporters that one of the Germans was a 65-year-old man. Of the patients was so badly injured, so far identification has been impossible.
The hospital survivors suffered chest and cranial injuries, said Zaia.
Drones were being used to help look for any of the missing as well as verify safety.
Sixteen cars remained unclaimed in the area’s parking lot, and authorities sought to track down occupants through license plates. It was unclear how many of the cars might have belonged to the already identified victims or to the injured, all of whom were flown by helicopters on Sunday to hospitals.
The thunderstorm forced the helicopter flying Premier Mario Draghi to the stricken area to be diverted.
What caused a pinnacle of the glacier to break off and thunder down the slope at a speed estimated by experts at some 300 kph (nearly 200 mph), wasn’t immediately known.
But high temperatures were widely cited as a likely factor.
Jacopo Gabrieli, a polar sciences researcher at Italy’s state-run CNR research center, noted that the long heat wave, spanning May and June, was the hottest in northern Italy in that period for nearly 20 years.
“It’s absolutely an anomaly,’’ Gabrieli said in an interview on Italian state TV Monday. Like other experts, he said it would have been impossible to predict when or if a serac — a pinnacle from a glacier’s overhang — could break off, as it did on Sunday.
Operators of rustic shelters along the mountainside said temperatures at the 2,000-meter (6,600 foot) level recently reached 24C (75 F) - unheard of in a place where excursionists go in summer to keep cool.
The glacier, in the Marmolada range, is the largest in the Dolomite mountains in northeastern Italy. People ski on it in the winter. But the glacier has been rapidly melting away over the past decades, with much of its volume gone. Experts at Italy’s state-run CNR research center, which has a polar sciences institute, estimated a couple of years ago that the glacier will disappear within 25-30 years.
The Mediterranean basin, which includes southern European countries like Italy, has been identified by U.N. experts as a “climate change hot spot,” likely to suffer heat waves and water shortages, among other consequences.
Pope Francis, who has made care of the planet a priority of his papacy, tweeted an invitation to pray for the avalanche victims and their families. “The tragedies that we are experiencing with climate change must push us to urgently search for new ways that are respectful of persons and nature,” Francis wrote.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2022/07/04/rain-hampers-search-missing-italian-glacier-avalanche/ | 2022-07-04T14:07:45Z | https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2022/07/04/rain-hampers-search-missing-italian-glacier-avalanche/ | false |
Is SWCAX a Strong Bond Fund Right Now?
Have you been searching for a Mutual Fund Bond fund? You might want to begin with Schwab California Tax-Free Bond Fund (SWCAX). SWCAX possesses a Zacks Mutual Fund Rank of 3 (Hold), which is based on nine forecasting factors like size, cost, and past performance.
History of Fund/Manager
Schwab Funds is responsible for SWCAX, and the company is based out of San Francisco, CA. The Schwab California Tax-Free Bond Fund made its debut in February of 1992 and SWCAX has managed to accumulate roughly $461 million in assets, as of the most recently available information. A team of investment professionals is the fund's current manager.
Performance
Investors naturally seek funds with strong performance. SWCAX has a 5-year annualized total return of 1.01% and is in the middle third among its category peers. But if you are looking for a shorter time frame, it is also worth looking at its 3-year annualized total return of -0.27%, which places it in the bottom third during this time-frame.
When looking at a fund's performance, it is also important to note the standard deviation of the returns. The lower the standard deviation, the less volatility the fund experiences. Compared to the category average of 4.52%, the standard deviation of SWCAX over the past three years is 4.36%. Over the past 5 years, the standard deviation of the fund is 3.62% compared to the category average of 3.78%. This makes the fund less volatile than its peers over the past half-decade.
SWCAX carries a beta of 0.65, meaning that the fund is less volatile than a broad market index of fixed income securities. With this in mind, it has a negative alpha of -0.67, which measures performance on a risk-adjusted basis.
Expenses
Costs are increasingly important for mutual fund investing, and particularly as competition heats up in this market. And all things being equal, a lower cost product will outperform its otherwise identical counterpart, so taking a closer look at these metrics is key for investors. In terms of fees, SWCAX is a no load fund. It has an expense ratio of 0.49% compared to the category average of 0.79%. From a cost perspective, SWCAX is actually cheaper than its peers.
While the minimum initial investment for the product is $0, investors should also note that there is no minimum for each subsequent investment.
Bottom Line
Overall, Schwab California Tax-Free Bond Fund ( SWCAX ) has a neutral Zacks Mutual Fund rank, and in conjunction with its comparatively similar performance, average downside risk, and lower fees, this fund looks like a somewhat average choice for investors right now.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A 30-year-old man is accused of assaulting a woman with a burning Pop-Tart box before wrapping a power tool cord around her neck.
Joshua Cox is charged with aggravated assault.
Police say the assault happened on Aug. 26 of last year, on Pleasant Cove in the Grahamwood area of Memphis.
They say an argument between Cox and the woman turned physical. Cox then allegedly walked over to the woman’s car, lit a Pop-Tart box on fire and threw it at her, burning her right arm.
He then reportedly wrapped a cord from a power tool around her neck and tried to strangle her. When she got free, police say he hit her several times in the face with his fist.
Cox was booked into jail Sunday on a $10,000 bond. | https://www.wdtn.com/news/crime/woman-assaulted-with-burning-pop-tart-box-power-tool-cord/ | 2022-07-04T14:23:43Z | https://www.wdtn.com/news/crime/woman-assaulted-with-burning-pop-tart-box-power-tool-cord/ | true |
With an increase in flexible work-from-home and remote work options across businesses, having a comfortable environment that encourages productivity is crucial. Setting up an office at home requires investments into a desk and chair, as well as other things like computer accessories and decor. You don't have to break the bank to get your ideal work-from-home set up with this sale on over a dozen different products that will enhance your office space.
FlexiSpot's Fourth of July sales event, which runs from now until July 6, includes deals on modern and affordable desks, chairs, and accessories. Free 48-hour shipping to the contingous United States is a plus. You can save $40 and get more desktop space with the ClassicRider Standing Desk Converter (now on sale for $300) or get the AlcoveRiser for $190 (a savings of $20).
The Comhar All-in-One standing desk is now $100 off, so you can grab it for just $400. It includes three USB charging ports, height adjustment, and a storage drawer. Get ergonomic chairs like this Soutien chair (now $300) for $50 off, and the Sit2Go two-in-one fitness chair for $330 (a savings of $70). This sale also includes an adjustable bed base for just $400. The queen-sized bed comes with a 10-year warranty and is $150 off. | https://www.cnet.com/deals/save-up-to-100-on-a-new-desk-during-this-fourth-of-july-sale/ | 2022-07-04T14:24:53Z | https://www.cnet.com/deals/save-up-to-100-on-a-new-desk-during-this-fourth-of-july-sale/ | true |
Looking ACE! James Middleton is joined by his wife Alizee Thevenet in a £320 plunging blouse and matching £450 trousers from Australian brand Scanlan Theodore at Wimbledon
- Duchess' brother James Middleton and Alizee Thevenet spotted at Wimbledon
- French financier Alizee donned a plunging blouse with matching trousers
- Her ensemble cost £770 from luxury Australian brand Scanlan Theodore
The Duchess of Cambridge's younger brother James Middleton cut a dapper figure today as he and his wife Alizee Thevenet attended Wimbledon.
The couple, who will be celebrating their first wedding anniversary later this summer after tying the knot in France last year, took time out from their renovation project to spend Monday in SW19.
Alizee looked elegant in a matching £320 blouse and £450 trouser set from luxury Australian brand Scanlan Theodore, which she paired with £140 white espadrilles from Sezane.
The couple are the latest of the Middleton clan to be seen at SW19, following outings by Carole and Michael Middleton last week. Kate Middleton is yet to have attended the tennis tournament.
The Duchess of Cambridge's younger brother James Middleton cut a dapper figure today as he and his wife Alizee Thevenet attended Wimbledon
The couple, who will be celebrating their first wedding anniversary later this summer after tying the knot in France last year, took time out from their renovation project to spend Monday in SW19
James put on an equally stylish display to his stunning wife in a double breasted navy suit, which he wore over a blue shirt and navy tie.
The Duchess of Cambridge's brother showcased his flair for fashion by adding a pair of suede brown boots and chic aviator sunglasses.
The outing marks a rare public appearance for James and Alizee, who prefer to keep a low profile.
The pair are fond of tennis and often come to London to catch some of the games playing out during the competition.
The pair are fond of tennis and often come to London to catch some of the games playing out during the competition
James and his French financier wife, Alizee are currently restoring a £1.45million Berkshire farmhouse, complete with a smallholding.
The move means that the 35-year-old former boss of Boomf, a company that sold personalised marshmallows, is recasting himself as a gentleman farmer – with a sideline in breeding spaniels.
James, left, has sheep, ducks, goats, hens and beehives as well as dogs. The couple plan to become fully self-sustainable – like the characters in TV’s The Good Life.
Speaking to The Mail on Sunday last month, James said: ‘This morning, I was up at six – vaccinating our flock of Herdwick sheep, which are a wonderful breed from the Lake District but which are known as escape artists! I’m learning as I go.’
While James was smart in a navy suit for the occasion, Alizee opted for a plunging blouse from Australian brand Scanlan Theodore which she paired with matching trousers
James, who, like his sisters Kate and Pippa went to Marlborough College, set up Boomf in 2013 but it went into administration in 2021.
Last year, he spoke candidly about being diagnosed with clinical depression and said that nature had helped to improve his emotional health.
His new property is in Stanford Dingley, near to the village of Bucklebury, where he grew up and where his parents still live.
It’s also near where Pippa and her husband James Matthews recently bought a rundown petting zoo. Kate is believed to be planning to move into the area too, along with Prince William and their three children.
James said: ‘Living in London, you don’t have community. You don’t get to know the things in life that people care about.
'We are so lucky to live in a small village with 100 people and two pubs. Our house dates back to the 16th Century, so when it’s windy it blows through the drawing room. But that’s the charm.’
James and Alizee live with their six dogs, including Inka ‘the naughty one’, and golden retriever Mabel, his only non-spaniel. | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-10980479/James-Middleton-wife-Alizee-Thevenet-look-relaxed-arrive-Wimbledon.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ito=1490&ns_campaign=1490 | 2022-07-04T14:34:45Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-10980479/James-Middleton-wife-Alizee-Thevenet-look-relaxed-arrive-Wimbledon.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ito=1490&ns_campaign=1490 | false |
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The U.S. Supreme Court limited the power of the federal government to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from existing power plants. But it’s ruling didn’t touch the power of the states.
“This ruling makes clear that the actions of governors and state legislatures are more important than ever before. Thankfully, state authority to curb greenhouse gas emissions has not changed,” Democratic Govs. Jay Inslee of Washington, Kathy Hochul of New York and Gavin Newsom of California said in a statement after the ruling. The three are co-chairs of the U.S. Climate Alliance, a group of 24 states committed to climate action.
States can cut emissions from power plants in a handful of direct and indirect ways. Chief among them are carbon markets that aim to lower emissions from large, polluting facilities over time and rules that require utilities to buy certain amounts of energy from renewable or non-carbon sources.
California, New York and Washington are all known for setting some of the nation’s most ambitious climate goals. All three have committed to getting 100% of their electric power from non-carbon sources by 2040 or 2045. But they’re not alone. Eighteen states have set 100% clean energy goals, according to the U.S. Climate Alliance.
Most of the states in the alliance are led by Democrats, but a few including Vermont, Massachusetts and Maryland have Republican governors. Together the states account for 42% of the nation’s greenhouse gas emissions.
So-called renewable portfolio standards don’t directly regulate emissions. But they have a similar effect by encouraging utilities not to purchase power from carbon-emitting sources like coal-fired plants. They also encourage a ramp-up of solar, wind and other types of renewable power so that utilities will have enough places to buy energy as the rules tighten.
More than a dozen U.S. states also participate in some type of carbon market that more directly regulates emissions from power plants. Such markets set caps on the amount of allowable emissions, and polluters must buy allowances equal to what they want to emit.
The allowable emissions cap goes down over time, causing prices for the emissions allowances to go up. The goal is to encourage power plants and other polluters to reduce their emissions over time in a way that´s economically optimal for them and their customers.
California runs a cap-and-trade program that’s a key part of the state’s path to lowering emissions 40% below 1990 levels by 2030, though some critics question whether it can achieve that goal. On the East Coast, 11 states have partnered to created the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, a similar market-based program designed to lower emissions.
“If the EPA doesn’t have this authority, then that certainly doesn’t preempt states from going ahead,” said Cary Coglianese, a law professor at the University of Pennsylvania focused on regulation.
But, he noted, the problem is that climate change is a global problem and mixed state efforts aren’t going to be enough to make real progress.
Indeed, the states that produce the most coal and natural gas are mostly led by Republicans, and they have a mixed record on advancing policies that support clean energy.
West Virginia, a heavy coal-producing state, brought the challenge against the EPA. In 2020, the state got 88% of its electricity from coal, with renewables like hydropower and wind accounting for just 6%. The Legislature in 2015 repealed a state law that required a certain amount of power to come from renewable or alternative sources.
Wyoming, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Illinois and North Dakota produced the most coal among states in 2020, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Texas, Pennsylvania, Louisiana, Oklahoma and West Virginia are the top producers of natural gas.
Texas, Pennsylvania and Oklahoma are among states that have set modest renewable goals for electric utilities, but they haven’t been updated in recent years to set stricter goals for the future. Still, Texas produces the most wind energy in the nation by far and Oklahoma comes in third, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. That’s largely driven by market forces and unlikely to change in light of the EPA’s ruling.
Dan Farber, faculty director of the Center for Law, Energy & the Environment at the University of California, Berkeley, said market forces that are making coal a less economically viable energy source and lowering the cost of wind and solar will likely continue to shape states’ energy choices regardless of political ideology.
“If you talk about climate change there are a lot of places where that conversation is going to go nowhere,” he said. “But if you talk about renewable energy and modernizing the energy system, there are a lot of red states where that has some traction.”
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A mild start to the Fourth with the possibility of storms
PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) — A mild start to your morning in Phoenix for this Fourth of July. Temps will be in the 70s and 80s in Phoenix.
Temps will be a bit below normal for this time of year. Plan on highs in Phoenix around 104 degrees. The normal high for this time of the year is 107.
Dry air has punched into western Arizona and that should keep many of us dry, including in Phoenix.
If we see storms in the state, they should remain in Eastern Arizona. Lightning, gusty winds and heavy rain are possible with mountain storms. Please use caution if you are going to be outside during the holiday.
Phoenix remains dry today, but we have a slight chance for rain Tuesday morning.
High pressure will start to build into the region for the middle and end of the week. This will bring high heat to the state by Friday. We could have some First Alert Weather days because of the high heat.
Temps should get close to 110 by Friday and 112 around the weekend. This is dangerous heat and people should limit time outside as well as drink plenty of water.
Our rain chances in Phoenix don’t look amazing this week. We should stay dry for Tuesday and beyond with intense weekend heat being the main concern.
Have a great day and a safe and happy Fourth of July!
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Health emergency declared in Karaikal to take precautions: Minister
CM deputes Public Works Minister to Karaikal to review preparedness; Situation has gone out of control, says K. Lakshminarayanan
The Puducherry government was prompted to declare a health emergency in Karaikal due to outbreak of Acute Diarrhoel Diseases (ADD) for creating awareness among people to take precautions and not because the situation has gone out of control, Minister for Public Works K. Lakshminarayanan has said.
“A lot of cases were reported during end of last month. The health emergency was declared to create awareness among the people so that symptomatic persons got early treatment. Many people were coming to hospitals after being symptomatic for days. The cases have also started coming down and there is nothing to panic, “ he told The Hindu. He had chaired a high-level meeting in Karaikal on Sunday evening.
The Minister denied reports of any death directly related to cholera in Karaikal.
Mr. Lakshminarayanan was deputed by the Chief Minister to Karaikal to review the administration’s preparedness to deal with the outbreak. Minister for Transport Chandira Priyanga, DMK legislator A. M. H Nazeem, Karaikal Collector L. Mohamed Mansoor, officials from PWD, Health and LAD attended the meeting.
The outbreak, he said was due to contamination of water as a result of sewage leaking into piped water supply and absence of proper chlorination. Several places have been identified where sewage got mixed with the drinking water sources. Also, people themselves have tapped water from unhygienic sources. Steps were being taken to rectify defects in sewer lines, he said.
Chlorine level up to 2 milligrams per litre is considered safe. It can go up to 4 mg/l. But the chlorine level at certain points was found to be below 1 mg/l, which was not adequate to disinfect pathogens. All the tanks have been cleaned and proper chlorination also done, he said.
“We have posted doctors from the Public Health division of government medical college and a former staff of PWD experienced in chlorination process in Karaikal,” he said.
Director of Health and Family Welfare Services G. Sriramulu said traces of vibrio bacteria were found in 20 of the 80 stool samples tested in the region. Around 40 to 50 cases were reported in the last weeks of June. From 8 a.m. on July 3 to 8 a. m. on July 4, there were 13 cases and 11 of them were treated as out patients.
“Our teams will continue to stay for a few more days. The situation is now fully under control and we have given our suggestions to the government to avoid any further recurrence of cholera outbreak, “ he said. Health workers are making door-to-door visits to educate people on the precautions to be taken, including boiling of water for 20 minutes, to avoid getting infected, he said.
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PARMA, Italy, July 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sidel, a leading global provider of packaging solutions, is inviting customers to meet its experts at Munich's drinktec 2022 (12-16 September) to discuss industry challenges and discover the packaging solutions of the future. drinktec is a world-leading beverage and liquid food industry trade show. Visitors to Sidel's booth 339 (hall A6), will be guided through a unique experience.
The stand showcases advanced systems and services, line engineering, and digital and eco-solutions, including aseptic production, sustainability, packaging optimisation and holistic turnkey solutions.
An immersive experience, with advanced multimedia illustrating the latest packaging equipment and processes, the stand is designed to engage all the senses.
Ko Hoepman, Executive Vice President – Portfolio, Innovation & Marketing at Sidel, said:
"We will be renewing and building relationships and demonstrating the very best of our offer as a trusted, reliable partner. We are confident that our superior performance and technological expertise will help our customers meet the challenges of the future."
Sidel will demonstrate its key expertise in:
Digital evolution
Top-class digital solutions enabling customers to face challenges, and reach peak production performance without compromising operational costs, product quality or environmental impact. The Evo-ON® software suite offers powerful cloud computing and data analytic technologies.
Sustainable transformation
Eco-friendly packaging alternatives, from 100% recycled PET (rPET) and light-weighted primary packaging with tethered caps, to optimised secondary and tertiary packaging alternatives.
Aseptic
With 47 years' experience in aseptic packaging equipment technology, Sidel will be premiering a new development.
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Sidel has expertise and a comprehensive portfolio of services in every related field including line concept, engineering, line control and automation, packaging technologies and equipment.
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SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Two Russian airplanes departed Bulgaria on Sunday with scores of Russian diplomatic staff and their families amid a mass expulsion that has sent tensions soaring between the historically close nations, a Russian diplomat said.
Filip Voskresenski, a high-ranking Russian diplomat, told journalists at the airport in Bulgaria’s capital Sofia before the flights left that he was among the 70 Russian diplomatic staff declared “persona non grata” last week and ordered to leave the country by the end of Sunday.
Bulgaria’s expulsion decision was announced by acting Prime Minister Kiril Petkov, who took a strong stance against Russia after it invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24. Petkov, who lost a no-confidence vote on June 22, has claimed Moscow used “hybrid war” tactics to bring down his government.
Petkov has said that Russia will retain 43 of its employees after the expulsion and noted that Bulgaria has just 12 diplomatic staff in Moscow.
“Anyone who works against the interests of Bulgaria will be called to go back to the country from which they came,” he said.
On Friday, Russian Ambassador Eleonora Mitrofanova issued Bulgaria an ultimatum to reverse its decision and threatened that Moscow would fully sever diplomatic ties.
“I intend to urgently raise before the leadership of my country the issue of the closure of the Embassy of Russia in Bulgaria, which will inevitably lead to the closure of the Bulgarian diplomatic mission in Moscow,” she said in a statement.
The expulsion, which has severely strained diplomatic ties, is the greatest ever number of Russian diplomats expelled by Bulgaria, which has European Union and NATO membership. Bulgaria has strongly backed the West’s sanctions against Moscow since it launched its war on Ukraine more than four months ago.
The European Union, which Bulgaria has been a member of since 2007, responded to Russia’s “unjustified threat” and said it “stands in full support and solidarity with Bulgaria.”
In late April, Russia cut off gas supplies to Bulgaria after officials refused a Moscow demand to pay gas bills in rubles, Russia’s currency. Bulgaria’s defense minister was also ousted in early March for referring to Russia’s war as a “special military operation,” the Kremlin-preferred description.
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Stephen McGrath reported from Sighisoara, Romania. | https://www.pahomepage.com/news/business/ap-business/russian-diplomats-to-depart-bulgaria-amid-soaring-tensions/ | 2022-07-04T14:48:39Z | https://www.pahomepage.com/news/business/ap-business/russian-diplomats-to-depart-bulgaria-amid-soaring-tensions/ | false |
We spotted the upcoming Dodge Hornet SUV in Los Angeles traffic.
It's essentially a rebadged Alfa Romeo Tonale.
The Hornet has different headlights and a large lower grille reminiscent of the Charger.
The sides are pretty much unchanged.
The production Hornet should wear different wheels.
The rear bumper is simpler than the Alfa's.
The Hornet will have a plug-in-hybrid powertrain.
It debuts in August. | https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/pictures/dodge-hornet-phev-suv-spy-shots/ | 2022-07-04T14:59:41Z | https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/pictures/dodge-hornet-phev-suv-spy-shots/ | false |
Which slow cookers are best?
A slow cooker can be a convenient, useful addition to your kitchen. With some simple prep work, all you have to do is toss in the ingredients before letting the slow cooker do its thing for hours at a time, filling your house with the aromas of a delicious meal. The best slow cookers can maintain a high cooking temperature for long periods while also enabling cooking techniques such as sauteing and steaming.
For a high-end slow cooker that will also look great on your dinner table, consider the All-Clad Slow Cooker.
What to know before you buy a slow cooker
Temperature
It is essential that a slow cooker accurately maintains temperature while cooking. Slow cookers work by braising foods, simmering them over time at a constant temperature and allowing heat to transfer evenly throughout. This makes a slow cooker ideal for making recipes that call for soft vegetables and rich, succulent meats. It is best if a slow cooker’s temperature does not rise above 180 degrees so that it does not overcook foods such as meats.
Removable lining material
Depending on the slow cooker, the insertable pot inside may be made of metal, ceramic or porcelain. These materials conduct heat well, but note that both ceramic and porcelain linings will be more susceptible to damage if dropped and are heavier than metal linings.
“Keep warm” function
The keep-warm function on a slow cooker allows food to continue to simmer after cooking. This function ensures that the food does not go cold without overcooking it, and it is an essential aspect of any slow cooker.
What to look for in a quality slow cooker
Capacity
Many slow cookers range in sizes between 1.5 to 8.5 quarts. When deciding on size, consider what meals you intend to make with your slow cooker. For most households, a 4- to 5-quart slow cooker would be ideal. However, if you plan on entertaining guests for functions or parties, get a larger slow cooker or a casserole dish.
Shape
Most slow cookers will be round or oval-shaped. This does not affect the cooking process too much, but you might prefer one shape over the other depending on the types of dishes you wish to prepare. For stews and soups, circular slow cookers work perfectly, but certain cuts of meat might fit better in an oval-shaped slow cooker.
Controls
Some slow cookers have a dial or knob that is adjusted to set temperature and cooking time for your meal. However, other slow cookers come with complete LED displays with controls for determining temperature, type of cooking and timers.
How much you can expect to spend on a slow cooker
Basic slow cookers can cost anywhere between $15-$50. Higher-end, programmable slow cookers with multiple cooking modes and other features can cost anywhere between $50-$150.
Slow cooker FAQ
Can slow cookers be used when I’m not home?
A. Most slow cookers can continue to cook while being left unattended, making them great for multitasking. However, it is still recommended that users keep an eye on their slow cooker.
How do I clean a slow cooker?
A. Most slow cookers have inserts that can be removed from the base to wash. Some are dishwasher-safe, while others should be washed by hand.
What’s the best slow cooker to buy?
Top slow cooker
What you need to know: The All-Clad slow cooker is a high-end model with one of the best digital displays on the market.
What you’ll love: This slow cooker offers cook times between four and 20 hours and has a keep-warm mode that can work up to six hours. It also is sleek enough to double as a serving dish.
What you should consider: Some users have reported that the glass lid is prone to shattering when handled roughly.
Where to buy: Available at Amazon
Top slow cooker for the money
Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker
What you need to know: The Instant Pot Duo is a 7-in-1 multi-cooker that can operate as a great slow cooker and meal prepper.
What you’ll love: Other features of this cooker include steaming, sauteing and warming. It has a delay capacity of up to 24 hours.
What you should consider: Some users have reported faulty heating after several years of extended use.
Where to buy: Available at Amazon
Worth checking out
What you need to know: This versatile cooker is excellent for those who will be making a wide variety of dishes with their slow cooker.
What you’ll love: It includes options for slow cooking, sauteing and steaming and can switch between modes at the touch of a button. The cooking pot is also dishwasher-safe.
What you should consider: This product does not come with a delay timer.
Where to buy: Available at Amazon and Bed Bath & Beyond
Maxi-Matic Electric Slow Cooker
What you need to know: The Maxi-Matic slow cooker has an attractive stainless steel finish and ceramic insert pot.
What you’ll love: With an intuitive and straightforward knob design, you can choose the temperature and how long you would like to cook. Great for meals such as soups, stews and fondue.
What you should consider: Some users have reported that the pot’s exterior can get incredibly hot.
Where to buy: Available at Amazon
Crock-Pot Oval Manual Slow Cooker
What you need to know: This 7-quart slow cooker can serve more than nine people, making it ideal for dinner parties and gatherings.
What you’ll love: Features a keep-warm setting that can keep food at its optimal serving temperature for hours. Additionally, it is safe to use in both the microwave and oven up to 400 degrees.
What you should consider: Some users have reported that the lid does not fit snugly.
Where to buy: Available at Amazon
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This is the first clinical trial approved in China for presbyopia drugs and Arctic Vision's study marks the first patient enrollment in a Phase III clinical trial for presbyopia drugs in China. ARVN003 is expected to be the first approved drug for presbyopia in China.
SHANGHAI, July 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Arctic Vision, a China-based biotech company focused on innovative ophthalmic therapies, today announced that the first patient has been enrolled in a Phase III clinical study evaluating ARVN003, a proprietary pilocarpine formulation leveraging its micro dosing platform Optejet®, as a treatment to temporarily improve vision in adults with presbyopia in China.
The Phase III study is double-masked, placebo-controlled, randomized, and multicenter trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of ARVN003 in achieving temporary improvement of vision in adults with presbyopia. It is the first clinical trial approved in China for presbyopia drugs and Arctic Vision's study marks the first patient enrollment in a Phase III clinical trial for presbyopia drugs in China.
Presbyopia is a physiological condition that makes it difficult to read and work in near distance. It is caused by the hardening of the lens and weakening of the ciliary muscle and often occurs with aging. Pre-presbyopia typically affects people between the ages of 35 and 45; early presbyopia affects people between the ages of 45 and 52; and late presbyopia, also known as absolute presbyopia, affects people over the age of 52. Today, nearly a quarter of the world's population is affected by presbyopia. With China's rapidly ageing population, the nation is seeing a year-on-year increase in the number of people suffering from presbyopia. Latest data revealed more than 390 million people in China are diagnosed with presbyopia in 2021.
Current treatment options for presbyopia include presbyopic reading glasses, contact lenses and surgery. However, due to limited treatment options and inadequate scientific understanding of the disease, many presbyopia patients in China do not receive intervention or vision correction in time. Untreated and escalated, presbyopia adversely impacts vision, quality of work and life, and the psychological well-being of middle-aged and elderly people. It might also increase financial burden on families and society.
Professor Jia Qu, the Principal Investigator and renowned leader in China's ophthalmology sector – President of Eye Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University said, "With China's rapidly aging population and a growing number of younger presbyopia patients, there is exponential demand for effective, safe, and convenient presbyopia treatments. We are excited to lead China's first clinical study of presbyopia medication and look forward to the approval of ARVN003 in the near future."
Dr. Qing Liu, Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer at Arctic Vision added, "ARVN003's significant clinical progress is encouraging. This clinical achievement follows the successful dosing of the first DME patient in Asia with 锋脉® (Feng Mai) or Arcatus™ (ARVN001), and is testimony of the strength of Arctic Vision's proprietary microdose array print (MAP™) technology in the public eye health sector. We strive to make ARVN003 the first approved presbyopia drug in China, and benefit more presbyopia patients with innovative and diverse treatment options that will help them see and live better."
Arctic Vision obtained an exclusive license in August 2020 for the development and commercialization of ARVN003 (MicroLine) in Greater China and South Korea from Eyenovia, a U.S.-based clinical-stage biopharma company. In May 2021, Eyenovia announced positive results from the first Phase 3 MicroLine study, VISION-1, in the U.S. In that trial, the primary endpoint was achieved with MicroLine 2% statistically superior to placebo, determined by improvement in high contrast binocular distance corrected near visual acuity measured in low light conditions two hours after treatment.
About ARVN003
ARVN003 is a proprietary pilocarpine formulation leveraging microdosing platform Optejet® for the pharmacologic treatment for presbyopia. Pilocarpine ophthalmic solution is known to constrict the pupil and improve near-distance vision by creating an extended depth of focus through its small aperture effect. The administration of pilocarpine uses high-precision microdosing platform Optejet® to provide improvement in near vision while enhancing tolerability and usability.
About Optejet®
Optejet uses high-precision piezo-print technology to deliver approximately 8μL of drug, consistent with the capacity of the tear film of the eye. The volume of ophthalmic solution administered with the Optejet is 80% less than that delivered using conventional eye drops, thus reducing overdosing and exposure to drug and preservatives. Eyenovia's patented microfluidic ejection technology, MAP™ is designed for fast ocular surface delivery, where medication is dispensed as an array of microdroplets to the ocular surface in approximately 80 milliseconds, faster than the ocular blink reflex. Ease of use and successful delivery of medication by Optejet has been demonstrated in more than 85% of the attempts after basic training in a variety of clinical settings compared to 40 – 50% with conventional eyedroppers[i]. Additionally, its smart electronics and mobile e-health technology are designed to track and enhance patient compliance.
[i] Pasquale LR, Lin S, Weinreb RN, et al. Latanoprost with high precision, piezo-print microdose delivery for IOP lowering: clinical results of the PG21 study of 0.4 µg daily microdose. Clin Ophthalmol. 2018 Nov 28; 12:2451-2457.
About Arctic Vision
Arctic Vision is a China-based ophthalmic biotech focusing on breakthrough therapies, with a leading portfolio covering pre-clinical stage to commercial stage products. Our vision is to provide innovative therapies in China, Asia and globally to address unmet clinical needs and benefit ophthalmic patients at large. Arctic Vision is supported by top-tier life sciences investors and led by an elite team of ophthalmic industry veterans with substantial regional and global experiences in R&D and commercialization of ophthalmic products.
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Are mosquitoes biting you more than others lately? This research on mice may have an answer
Viruses can change your scent to make you more attractive to mosquitoes, new research in mice finds
Mosquitoes are the world’s deadliest animal. Over 1 million deaths per year are attributed to mosquito-borne diseases, including malaria, yellow fever, dengue fever, Zika and chikungunya fever.
How mosquitoes seek out and feed on their hosts are important factors in how a virus circulates in nature. Mosquitoes spread diseases by acting as carriers of viruses and other pathogens: A mosquito that bites a person infected with a virus can acquire the virus and pass it on to the next person it bites.
For immunologists and infectious disease researchers like me, a better understanding of how a virus interacts with a host may offer new strategies for preventing and treating mosquito-borne diseases. In our recently published study, my colleagues and I found that some viruses can alter a person’s body odour to be more attractive to mosquitoes, leading to more bites that allow a virus to spread.
Viruses change host odours to attract mosquitoes
Mosquitoes locate a potential host through different sensory cues, such as your body temperature and the carbon dioxide emitted from your breath. Odours also play a role. Previous lab research has found that mice infected with malaria have changes in their scents that make them more attractive to mosquitoes. With this in mind, my colleagues and I wondered if other mosquito-borne viruses, such as dengue and Zika, can also change a person’s scent to make them more attractive to mosquitoes, and whether there is a way to prevent these changes.
To investigate this, we placed mice infected with the dengue or Zika virus, uninfected mice and mosquitoes in one of three arms of a glass chamber. When we applied airflow through the mouse chambers to funnel their odors toward the mosquitoes, we found that more mosquitoes chose to fly toward the infected mice over the uninfected mice.
We ruled out carbon dioxide as a reason for why the mosquitoes were attracted to the infected mice, because while Zika-infected mice emitted less carbon dioxide than uninfected mice, dengue-infected mice did not change emission levels. Likewise, we ruled out body temperature as a potential attractive factor when mosquitoes did not differentiate between mice with elevated or normal body temperatures.
Then we assessed the role of body odours in the mosquitoes’ increased attraction to infected mice. After placing a filter in the glass chambers to prevent mice odors from reaching the mosquitoes, we found that the number of mosquitoes flying toward infected and uninfected mice were comparable. This suggests that there was something about the odors of the infected mice that drew the mosquitoes toward them.
To identify the odour, we isolated 20 different gaseous chemical compounds from the scent emitted by the infected mice. Of these, we found three to stimulate a significant response in mosquito antennae. When we applied these three compounds to the skin of healthy mice and the hands of human volunteers, only one, acetophenone, attracted more mosquitoes compared to the control. We found that infected mice produced 10 times more acetophenone than uninfected mice.
Similarly, we found that the odours collected from the armpits of dengue fever patients contained more acetophenone than those from healthy people. When we applied the dengue fever patient odours on one hand of a volunteer and a healthy person’s odour on the other hand, mosquitoes were consistently more attracted to the hand with dengue fever odours.
These findings imply that the dengue and Zika viruses are capable of increasing the amount of acetophenone their hosts produce and emit, making them even more attractive to mosquitoes. When uninfected mosquitoes bite these attractive hosts, they may go on to bite other people and spread the virus even further.
How viruses increase acetophenone production
Next, we wanted to figure out how viruses were increasing the amount of mosquito-attracting acetophenone their hosts produce. Acetophenone, along with being a chemical commonly used as a fragrance in perfumes, is also a metabolic byproduct commonly produced by certain bacteria living on the skin and in the intestines of both people and mice. So we wondered if it had something to do with changes in the type of bacteria on the skin.
To test this idea, we removed either the skin or intestinal bacteria from infected mice before exposing them to mosquitoes. While mosquitoes were still more attracted to infected mice with depleted intestinal bacteria compared to uninfected mice, they were significantly less attracted to infected mice with depleted skin bacteria. These results suggest that skin microbes are an essential source of acetophenone.
When we compared the skin bacteria compositions of infected and uninfected mice, we identified that a common type of rod-shaped bacteria, Bacillus, was a major acetophenone producer and had significantly increased numbers on infected mice. This meant that the dengue and Zika viruses were able to change their host’s odor by altering the microbiome of the skin.
Reducing mosquito-attracting odours
Finally, we wondered if there was a way to prevent this change in odours.
We found one potential option when we observed that infected mice had decreased levels of an important microbe-fighting molecule produced by skin cells, called RELMα. This suggested that the dengue and Zika viruses suppressed production of this molecule, making the mice more vulnerable to infection.
Vitamin A and its related chemical compounds are known to strongly boost production of RELMα. So we fed a vitamin A derivative to infected mice over the course of a few days and measured the amount of RELMα and Bacillus bacteria present on their skin, then exposed them to mosquitoes.
We found that infected mice treated with the vitamin A derivative were able to restore their RELMα levels back to those of uninfected mice, as well as reduce the amount of Bacillus bacteria on their skin. Mosquitoes were also no more attracted to these treated, infected mice than uninfected mice.
Our next step is to replicate these results in people and eventually apply what we learn to patients. Vitamin A deficiency is common in developing countries. This is especially the case in sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia, where mosquito-transmitted viral diseases are prevalent. Our next steps are to investigate whether dietary vitamin A or its derivatives could reduce mosquito attraction to people infected with Zika and dengue, and subsequently reduce mosquito-borne diseases in the long term.
Penghua Wang, Assistant Professor of Immunology, University of Connecticut, Storrs (U.S.)
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Which slow cookers are best?
A slow cooker can be a convenient, useful addition to your kitchen. With some simple prep work, all you have to do is toss in the ingredients before letting the slow cooker do its thing for hours at a time, filling your house with the aromas of a delicious meal. The best slow cookers can maintain a high cooking temperature for long periods while also enabling cooking techniques such as sauteing and steaming.
For a high-end slow cooker that will also look great on your dinner table, consider the All-Clad Slow Cooker.
What to know before you buy a slow cooker
Temperature
It is essential that a slow cooker accurately maintains temperature while cooking. Slow cookers work by braising foods, simmering them over time at a constant temperature and allowing heat to transfer evenly throughout. This makes a slow cooker ideal for making recipes that call for soft vegetables and rich, succulent meats. It is best if a slow cooker’s temperature does not rise above 180 degrees so that it does not overcook foods such as meats.
Removable lining material
Depending on the slow cooker, the insertable pot inside may be made of metal, ceramic or porcelain. These materials conduct heat well, but note that both ceramic and porcelain linings will be more susceptible to damage if dropped and are heavier than metal linings.
“Keep warm” function
The keep-warm function on a slow cooker allows food to continue to simmer after cooking. This function ensures that the food does not go cold without overcooking it, and it is an essential aspect of any slow cooker.
What to look for in a quality slow cooker
Capacity
Many slow cookers range in sizes between 1.5 to 8.5 quarts. When deciding on size, consider what meals you intend to make with your slow cooker. For most households, a 4- to 5-quart slow cooker would be ideal. However, if you plan on entertaining guests for functions or parties, get a larger slow cooker or a casserole dish.
Shape
Most slow cookers will be round or oval-shaped. This does not affect the cooking process too much, but you might prefer one shape over the other depending on the types of dishes you wish to prepare. For stews and soups, circular slow cookers work perfectly, but certain cuts of meat might fit better in an oval-shaped slow cooker.
Controls
Some slow cookers have a dial or knob that is adjusted to set temperature and cooking time for your meal. However, other slow cookers come with complete LED displays with controls for determining temperature, type of cooking and timers.
How much you can expect to spend on a slow cooker
Basic slow cookers can cost anywhere between $15-$50. Higher-end, programmable slow cookers with multiple cooking modes and other features can cost anywhere between $50-$150.
Slow cooker FAQ
Can slow cookers be used when I’m not home?
A. Most slow cookers can continue to cook while being left unattended, making them great for multitasking. However, it is still recommended that users keep an eye on their slow cooker.
How do I clean a slow cooker?
A. Most slow cookers have inserts that can be removed from the base to wash. Some are dishwasher-safe, while others should be washed by hand.
What’s the best slow cooker to buy?
Top slow cooker
What you need to know: The All-Clad slow cooker is a high-end model with one of the best digital displays on the market.
What you’ll love: This slow cooker offers cook times between four and 20 hours and has a keep-warm mode that can work up to six hours. It also is sleek enough to double as a serving dish.
What you should consider: Some users have reported that the glass lid is prone to shattering when handled roughly.
Where to buy: Available at Amazon
Top slow cooker for the money
Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker
What you need to know: The Instant Pot Duo is a 7-in-1 multi-cooker that can operate as a great slow cooker and meal prepper.
What you’ll love: Other features of this cooker include steaming, sauteing and warming. It has a delay capacity of up to 24 hours.
What you should consider: Some users have reported faulty heating after several years of extended use.
Where to buy: Available at Amazon
Worth checking out
What you need to know: This versatile cooker is excellent for those who will be making a wide variety of dishes with their slow cooker.
What you’ll love: It includes options for slow cooking, sauteing and steaming and can switch between modes at the touch of a button. The cooking pot is also dishwasher-safe.
What you should consider: This product does not come with a delay timer.
Where to buy: Available at Amazon and Bed Bath & Beyond
Maxi-Matic Electric Slow Cooker
What you need to know: The Maxi-Matic slow cooker has an attractive stainless steel finish and ceramic insert pot.
What you’ll love: With an intuitive and straightforward knob design, you can choose the temperature and how long you would like to cook. Great for meals such as soups, stews and fondue.
What you should consider: Some users have reported that the pot’s exterior can get incredibly hot.
Where to buy: Available at Amazon
Crock-Pot Oval Manual Slow Cooker
What you need to know: This 7-quart slow cooker can serve more than nine people, making it ideal for dinner parties and gatherings.
What you’ll love: Features a keep-warm setting that can keep food at its optimal serving temperature for hours. Additionally, it is safe to use in both the microwave and oven up to 400 degrees.
What you should consider: Some users have reported that the lid does not fit snugly.
Where to buy: Available at Amazon
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Fire crews battle blaze in east Topeka
Published: Jul. 4, 2022 at 9:05 AM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Fire crews remain on the scene of a house fire in east Topeka.
The Topeka Fire Dept. responded to 715 SE Locust just before 9 a.m. Monday.
When they arrived, officials say the home was fully involved in flames.
A man who identified himself as a neighbor told 13 NEWS the home was condemned, but a family still lived inside.
No injuries have been reported as of 9:30 a.m.
This is a developing story -- check back for new information as it becomes available.
This is the second house fire of the July 4 holiday. Topeka Fire says a vacant home at 408 SE Woodland caught fire in the 4 a.m. hour.
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NUEVA YORK (AP) — La Bolsa de Valores de Nueva York no tendrá operaciones este lunes debido al feriado del Día de la Independencia en Estados Unidos.
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STOCKHOLM, July 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Autoliv Inc., plans to publish its Financial Report for the second quarter 2022 on Friday, July 22, 2022 at 12:00 Central European Time (CEST).
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If you hear the word "Activia," your first thought might be of Jamie Lee Curtis. You may also think of its dated commercials, in which women complain of irregular digestion, and, well, poop.
Danone launched Activia, the probiotic yogurt that claims to support gut health, in the United States in 2006. Curtis became the brand's spokesperson the following year. The ad campaign — touting Activia's role in keeping consumers "regular" — inspired some ridicule, but it also boosted sales.
The brand has since moved on from Curtis, tapping other spokespeople over the years and modifying the way it promotes its products.
Today, Activia's marketing campaigns are a far cry from what they were a decade ago. A combination of new ads and evolving consumer trends have helped Activia shed its image as a spoofable digestive aid, and place it instead in the trendy realm of wellness and gut health.
So far, it seems the strategy is working. The brand's US sales grew from $472 million in 2019 to $506 million in 2021, according to the company. Activia could surpass Light + Fit to become Danone's number one US yogurt brand this year.
But Activia has to be careful not to drive away long-time customers who first picked up the product because they related to Curtis and her digestive complaints.
"It's a very delicate move," said Pedro Silveira, Danone North America's president of yogurt. "We don't want to alienate [our core customers]," he said. "But at the same time, we have to recruit new ones."
Activia arrives
When Danone first brought Activia to the US, it had to sell consumers on the concept of a probiotic yogurt. Probiotics are live organisms, including bacteria and yeast, that are found in yogurt and other products. Experts say that eating probiotics can help with digestion or other issues, but some studies have shown that there's not much evidence to suggest that probiotics do all that much for the average consumer.
"Not all probiotics are created equal," said Miguel Freitas, VP of health and scientific affairs at Danone. "Experts have suggested that most probiotics have strain-specific mechanisms of action which are linked to different benefits."
On its website, Activia says that its yogurt "may help reduce the frequency of minor digestive discomfort," such as "bloating, gas, abdominal discomfort and rumbling," when eaten twice a day for a couple of weeks and paired with a healthy lifestyle and balanced diet.
With Curtis as its spokesperson, Danone distilled that information to a simple message: If you want to keep your bowel movements on track, eat Activia. In commercials, Curtis explained that eating Activia helped keep her regular. Sometimes, she was joined by other women who also complained of digestive issues.
Nobody talked outright about bowel movements, but the implication was clear.
The ads, not surprisingly, were mined for parody. Saturday Night Live aired a sketch in 2008 in which Kristen Wiig, playing Curtis, ceaselessly spoons Activia into her mouth and —spoiler alert — soils her pants while shooting a commercial. It's not the most sophisticated humor, but apparently it resonated — the following year, Wiig reprised the role in an even more scatological sequel.
It may seem like the whole thing was a big flop. But in fact sales were soaring. "In that particular moment, that campaign was very successful," Silveira said.
The brand had "a huge growth period when [Curtis] was our brand ambassador," Jeffrey Rothman, then a marketing VP at the company, told The New York Times in 2014.
But it wasn't all smooth sailing — in 2010, the company, then known as Dannon, agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges of deceptive advertising. The FTC alleged that commercials stating that just one daily serving of Activia offered relief for irregularity were misleading.
"Dannon agreed to more clearly convey that Activia's beneficial effects on irregularity and transit time are confirmed on three servings per day," the company said in a statement at the time, according to a 2010 report from The New York Times. "The essence of Dannon's advertising remains unchanged and will continue to be truthful and in compliance with all laws and regulations," the company added.
Danone didn't see the parodies of its campaign as a bad thing, Silveira said, noting that it's possible to "benefit" from such attention, and use it to "engage in a positive conversation."
Even so, Danone started shifting away from that type of messaging. Curtis worked with the brand through 2013. The following year, Activia announced a slate of new spokespeople, including Reba McEntire and Laila Ali. Instead of highlighting regularity, the new campaigns linked eating Activia to having a "happy tummy." That year, the brand also featured pop sensation Shakira in a commercial.
In July 2020, Activia launched a new marketing initiative focused on the buzzier, less precise concepts of gut health and wellness.
"Our goal is to connect with a younger audience and illuminate how the gut is the starting place for so much about how we feel," Sonika Patel, vice president of marketing for Danone North America, said in a statement at the time. "Bright, fun and musical, our new direction calls attention to how much of your daily life is affected by your gut."
The "A to Z" commercial features an acrostic song and a diverse roster of non-celebrities working out, dancing, kissing and, of course, eating yogurt.
A few years ago, "we saw an opportunity to rejuvenate the brand," said Silveira, describing it as an evolution rather than a rejection of that original Curtis campaign concept. Danone tested the new commercials to make sure they didn't alienate consumers, Silveira added. The brand now points to the updated campaign as a growth driver.
"You market to what people want to be, not necessarily what they are," said Bob Samples, executive-in-residence at Western Michigan University, where he teaches students about food and consumer goods marketing. The lifestyle in the commercials could feel aspirational to older consumers, he said. "If I market this at Millennials, I'm probably grabbing the Baby Boomers."
The quest for gut health
As Danone evolved its marketing campaigns, more consumers started seeking out probiotics and pursuing so-called gut health.
In a 2021 report, research firm Mintel said that when asked which benefit would encourage them to try more yogurt, about 34% of respondents pointed to gut health.
Interest in probiotics really kicked off during the pandemic, said Claire Lancaster, senior strategist on the food and drink team at WGSN, a trend forecasting company.
"We saw huge spikes of the conversation around [gut health] during the start of the pandemic," she said. "It's gained steam since then."
Online, younger consumers have been "calling out specific [probiotic] strains that they like to take," Lancaster noted. "It's become quite trendy to be hyper aware."
Samples suggested that younger consumers think of probiotics as a kind of recovery aid, even if that may not be the case. "The mindset of a lot of young people is if I eat enough yogurt, I can have a bunch of french fries," Samples said.
Plus, yogurt sales have been growing in general, especially through the Covid-19 pandemic. US yogurt retail sales rose from $9 billion in 2019 to $9.3 billion in 2021, according to research firm Euromonitor.
Activia is also taking other approaches to entice consumers. One example: sippable versions of Activia, sold in bottles, which let consumers drink the product on the go. In its report, Mintel said that the "yogurt drinks segment will fuel post-pandemic growth."
Between the new ads, the new varieties and the trendiness of gut health, Activia now looks very different to today's customers. Silveira thinks that younger Activia consumers, "were not exposed to the Jamie Lee Curtis campaign," and won't associate the messages in her commercials with the product.
Samples agreed that consumers generally have a short memory for things like marketing, but said they will recall a few things.
"I think everybody will remember Jamie leading the commercials, but probably not what the message was ... other than a lot of people made fun of it [for being] the yogurt that made you poop."
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A Florida county is under quarantine due to the discovery of a fast-growing population of invasive giant African land snails.
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) confirmed there were giant African land snails in the New Port Richey area of Pasco County on June 23, according to FDACS' website.
The snails pose a health risk to humans because they carry a parasite called rat lungworm, which can cause meningitis, Christina Chitty, a public information director at FDACS, told CNN.
They can produce up to 2,500 eggs per year, so the population is difficult to control.
According to Chitty, the population in Pasco County likely originated from the illegal pet trade. Giant African land snails are illegal to own as pets in the United States. But some exotic pet owners still keep the invasive pests. If the owners discard them into the wild or accidentally lose them, they can quickly establish a foothold, feeding on over 500 different plant species and even consuming the paint and stucco off houses as a source of calcium.
Chitty said the department is currently investigating the population and determining how many snails are in Pasco County. The snails are native to east Africa and can grow up to 8 inches long.
The quarantine took effect June 25 and prevents residents from moving the snail or related items, like plants and soil, in or out of the designated quarantine area. Residents who think they have spotted a giant African land snail are advised to call the FDACS hotline and avoid touching the snail without gloves on due to the meningitis risk.
According to Chitty, FDACS plans to spend three years eradicating the population in Pasco County, using the pesticide metaldehyde to treat the soil.
"The goal is to eradicate" the snails, said Chitty. "It is a comprehensive and extensive process."
This is not the first time Florida has dealt with an invasion of giant snails. In 2011, a population of the pests was discovered in Miami-Dade County. It wasn't until 2021 the population was fully eradicated.
While the snails in Miami-Dade County had grey-colored flesh, the snails in Pasco County have white flesh, said Chitty.
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Hutchinson testified under oath to the committee last week that President Donald Trump was irate when the Secret Service would not take him to the US Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Trump told supporters he would join them at the Capitol during the counting of Electoral College electors but was denied that opportunity by his security detail, Hutchinson testified.
Hutchinson also revealed that Trump was aware that some of those in attendance at his “Stop the Steal” rally on Jan. 6, 2021, was armed and ordered the Secret Service to stop screening attendees for weapons.
“This happens every day; every day we get new people that come forward and say, ‘Hey, I didn't think maybe this piece of the story that I knew was important, but now that you guys are like, I do see this plays in here,’” Kinzinger said. “She is gonna go down in history as I mean, people can forget the names of every one of us on the committee. They will not forget her name.”
Meanwhile, Committee Vice-Chair Liz Cheney told ABC’s “This Week” that the committee could make a criminal referral to the Justice Department against Trump. Cheney and Kinzinger are the only two Republicans serving on the committee.
“I think we may well as a committee have a view on that and if you just think about it from the perspective of what kind of man knows that a mob is armed and sends the mob to attack the Capitol and further incites that mob when his own vice president is under threat, when the Congress is under threat,” she said. “It's just -- it’s very chilling, and I think certainly we will, you know, continue to present to the American people what we found.” | https://www.lex18.com/news/national/panel-witnesses-come-forward-to-jan-6-committee-following-aides-testimony | 2022-07-04T15:19:04Z | https://www.lex18.com/news/national/panel-witnesses-come-forward-to-jan-6-committee-following-aides-testimony | false |
Biden says America's 'best days still lie ahead' in July 4th message
Independence Day is a 'sacred day' and the country's best days are ahead, Biden says in July 4th message
President Biden celebrated July 4th on Monday in a statement marking the holiday, saying America's best days "still lie ahead."
Biden is scheduled to celebrate Independence Day alongside First Lady Jill Biden, who will be hosting a BBQ with military families at the White House. The couple will later watch the fireworks display in downtown Washington, D.C.
"The Fourth of July is a sacred day in our country – it's a time to celebrate the goodness of our nation, the only nation on Earth founded based on an idea: that all people are created equal," Biden wrote on Twitter.
"Make no mistake, our best days still lie ahead," he added.
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Biden later added on Twitter that his thoughts are with Americans who have given their lives in service to the country.
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"While we celebrate the Fourth of July, I am thinking of the countless service members who have pledged their lives to defend our nation and democracy around the world," he wrote. "We are forever in debt to those who sacrifice so much to keep us safe."
Biden also honored the service members who have "pledged their lives" to defend the nation. "We are forever in debt to those who sacrifice so much to keep us safe," Biden tweeted.
The White House released a brief video from "the Biden-Harris administration" celebrating the long July 4th weekend. Vice President Kamala Harris also released a statement regarding Independence Day.
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"This Fourth of July, as we celebrate the liberty our brave service members fought and died for, let us fight to ensure every American can enjoy the freedoms promised in the Declaration of Independence and the rights secured by the generations who came before us," said Harris on Twitter Monday.
Harris is in Los Angeles throughout Monday and has nothing on her public schedule on the 4th. She is set to travel to Chicago, Illinois, Tuesday following a bloody holiday weekend for the city that saw over 54 individuals shot. | https://www.foxnews.com/politics/biden-says-best-days-still-lie-ahead-july-4th-message | 2022-07-04T15:22:39Z | https://www.foxnews.com/politics/biden-says-best-days-still-lie-ahead-july-4th-message | false |
The Pacific has a new hurricane to add to its 2022 tally -- sort of.
Bonnie has become a Category 1 hurricane south of Mexico, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Bonnie was strengthening and had 90 mph winds as of 10 a.m. CDT Monday. It was located about 230 miles south-southeast of Acapulco, Mexico.
Bonnie was moving west-northwest at 18 mph and was forecast to head out deeper into the Pacific and not directly affect land.
The hurricane center expected Bonnie to remain at hurricane strength the next few days.
What’s unusual about Bonnie is that it was not born in the Pacific but the Atlantic -- the Caribbean specifically.
Bonnie became the Atlantic’s second named storm of 2022 on July 1 as it was approaching Nicaragua and Costa Rica’s Caribbean coasts.
It made landfall there as a tropical storm and crossed over into the Pacific on Saturday, where it began to gradually strengthen.
Bonnie is the first hurricane to jump oceans since Hurricane Otto in 2016. Otto also got its start as an Atlantic storm and made landfall in Central America as a Category 3 hurricane before crossing over Central America and into the Pacific.
The hurricane center said Bonnie is expected to move parallel to, but remain south of, the coasts of southern and southwestern Mexico over the next few days.
Here’s the long-range track forecast for Bonnie:
It could strengthen some through mid-week but so far isn’t expected to become a major hurricane (Category 3).
Bonnie could bring heavy rain to parts of southern Mexico over the next few days, and waves from the storm could cause rough surf along the beaches in those same areas.
The tropical Atlantic was quiet as of Monday morning, with no storms expected to develop over the next five days.
The hurricane center had been tracking Tropical Storm Colin off the coast of the Carolinas, but Colin lost organization -- and its title -- over the weekend.
The have been three named storms and no hurricanes so far this year in the Atlantic. However, the peak of the season is still to come -- in late August through mid-September. | https://www.al.com/hurricane/2022/07/bonnie-becomes-a-hurricane-after-jumping-oceans.html | 2022-07-04T15:27:38Z | https://www.al.com/hurricane/2022/07/bonnie-becomes-a-hurricane-after-jumping-oceans.html | true |
ROME — Thunderstorms hampered Monday the search for more than a dozen hikers who remained unaccounted for a day after a huge chunk of an Alpine glacier in Italy broke off, sending an avalanche of ice, snow and rocks down the slope. Officials put the known death toll at seven.
“I hope the numbers stop here,’’ said Veneto Gov. Luca Zaia, whose region in northeast Italy borders the Dolomite mountain range including the Marmolada glacier. He spoke in the resort town of Canazei, where a morgue was set up in the ice rink.
Another regional leader, Maurizio Fugatti, said that by Monday afternoon 14 persons remained unaccounted for: 10 Italians, three from Czechia and one from Austria. “We were contacted by families because these people didn’t return home,’” said Fugatti of the Trentino-Alto Adige Alpine region.
In the mountain’s parking lot, four cars remained whose occupants hadn’t been traced — two cars had plates from Czechia, one from Germany and the fourth from Hungary.
Fugatti raised the possibility that there might be persons whose families don’t know their status since they might be on holiday and only check in with relatives at vacation’s end.
At least three of the dead were Italians, authorities said. Italian news reports said one of the deceased was from Czechia, which is more widely known in English as the Czech Republic.
On Sunday, officials said nine persons were injured, but officials at a news conference Monday in the resort town of Canazei said there were eight persons, including two hospitalized in what they described as “delicate,” grave condition.
Zaia said the hospitalized included two Germans and a 40-year-old patient yet to be identified.
The avalanche came roaring down when dozens of hikers were on excursions, including some of them roped together.
Italian Premier Mario Draghi, flanking the officials after meeting with family members of some of the dead, expressed “the most sincere, affectionate, heartfelt closeness” to the families.
Looking grim, he demanded that action be taken so such a tragedy doesn’t happen again. “This is a drama that certainly has some unpredictability,’’ Draghi said, echoing several experts who said an avalanche triggered by a glacier’s breakup couldn’t be forecast.
But what happened “‘certainly depends on environmental deterioration and the climate situation,” the premier said.
Marmolada glacier has been shrinking for decades, and scientists at the government CNR research center have said it won’t exist within 25-30 years.
“Today, Italy gathers close” around the stricken families, Draghi said. “The government must reflect on what happened and take measures, so that what happens has a very low possibility, or none, of repeating itself.”
The detached portion of glacier was massive, estimated at 200 yards wide, 80 meters tall and 60 meters deep. Zaia likened the avalanche to an “apartment building (sized) block of ice with debris and Cyclopean masses of rock.”
“I can’t say anything else other than the facts, and the facts tell us that the high temperatures don’t favor these situations,” Zaia told reporters.
Italy is in the grips of a weeks-long heat wave, and Alpine rescuers said that the temperature at the glacier’s altitude last week topped 50 F when usually it should over around freezing at this time of year.
Drones were being used to help look for any of the missing as well as verify safety, but even they had to stop operating when thunderstorms lashed the area in late morning.
What caused a pinnacle of the glacier to break off and thunder down the slope at a speed estimated by experts at nearly 200 mph, wasn’t immediately known.
But high temperatures were widely cited as a likely factor.
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Jacopo Gabrieli, a polar sciences researcher at Italy’s state-run CNR research center, noted that the long heat wave, spanning May and June, was the hottest in northern Italy in that period for nearly 20 years.
“It’s absolutely an anomaly,’’ Gabrieli said in an interview on Italian state TV Monday. Like other experts, he said it would have been impossible to predict when or if a serac — a pinnacle from a glacier’s overhang — could break off, as it did on Sunday.
Operators of rustic shelters along the mountainside said temperatures at the 6,600 foot level recently reached 75 F - unheard of in a place where excursionists go in summer to keep cool.
The glacier, in the Marmolada range, is the largest in the Dolomite mountains in northeastern Italy. People ski on it in the winter. But the glacier has been rapidly melting away over the past decades, with much of its volume gone.
The Mediterranean basin, which includes southern European countries like Italy, has been identified by U.N. experts as a “climate change hot spot,” likely to suffer heat waves and water shortages, among other consequences.
Pope Francis, who has made care of the planet a priority of his papacy, tweeted an invitation to pray for the avalanche victims and their families.
“The tragedies that we are experiencing with climate change must push us to urgently search for new ways that are respectful of persons and nature,” Francis wrote. | https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/nationworld/ct-aud-nw-alpine-avalanche-italy-20220704-3xtfykhh2ffgbcmuf64stkowva-story.html | 2022-07-04T15:28:50Z | https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/nationworld/ct-aud-nw-alpine-avalanche-italy-20220704-3xtfykhh2ffgbcmuf64stkowva-story.html | true |
A 28-year-old surfer was bitten on his foot, “presumably by a shark,” off New Smyrna Beach Sunday, Volusia County Beach Safety said.
The Daytona Beach man was surfing shortly before noon next to the New Smyrna Beach jetty when he fell off his board and was bitten on his left foot, Volusia County Beach Safety Capt. A.J. Miller said in an email.
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The man, whose injuries were not life threatening, was driven to the hospital by a friend, Miller said.
Volusia County Beach Safety also rescued 38 people from the ocean on Sunday.
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Owners of trailers go on strike demanding tariff revision
Drivers of trailers carrying the containers asked to wait at the parking lot
Owners of trailers carrying containers to Chennai Port, Kattupalli Port and Kamarajar Port went on strike on Monday demanding an 80% hike in hire charges.
S.R. Raja of the Trailer Owners Association said although diesel prices had doubled since 2014 and spare parts and maintenance had become costlier, they were still being paid old rates. “It has been eight years now, hence we want a 80% increase in hire charges,” he said.
Habibullah, a driver, said that several associations had come together demanding the increase in hires. “The owners have instructed us to wait at container parking lots, which we are doing. Many drivers get paid by the number of trips. And there is a shortage of drivers due to this,” he said.
A port user claimed that an increase of ₹1,000 per trip was effected in 2019 but the owners were not mentioning it. Although a section of trailer owners tried to operate, it was prevented from doing so, he said and added that bringing all exim operations to a standstill was not right. “The Chief Minister wants business and industry to do well, in such a situation calling a strike is not correct,” said another port user.
A meeting of all stakeholders has been called on Tuesday.
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Pound strengthens as traders assess interest rate prospects
By Lucy Raitano
July 4 (Reuters) - The British pound rose against the dollar and euro on Monday, pulling away from two-week lows as risk sentiment improved and traders focused on any signals that the Bank of England could raise interest rates faster than expected.
At 1413 GMT the pound was up 0.31% against the dollar at $1.21330. It was also stronger against the euro, rising 0.17% to 86.050 pence.
As risk sentiment picked up in global FX markets, the pound also rallied against so-called safe-haven currencies, the Swiss franc and Japanese yen.
Sterling last week concluded its steepest six-month drop since 2016, down more than 10% against the dollar this year.
The focus remains on the UK's slowing economy, with the BoE tasked with tackling soaring inflation while avoiding a recession.
The BoE has raised rates five times since December and its next scheduled rate announcement is Aug. 4. Some market players expect a bigger increase of 50 basis points (bps) at the next meeting.
"Any indication that policymakers are erring towards raising rates by 50 basis points at the next MPC meeting in August would be positive for the pound and may trigger a recovery rally from currently suppressed levels," Matthew Ryan, head of market strategy at global financial services company Ebury, said in a note.
BoE Chief Economist Huw Pill will speak on Wednesday and fellow member of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) Catherine L Mann will speak Thursday, with traders likely to be listening closely for possible hints about future increases.
Brexit-related risks in relation to a possible partial suspension of the Northern Ireland protocol are also a focus for traders.
Germany and Ireland on Sunday told Britain there was no legal or political justification for Prime Minister Boris Johnson's plan to override parts of the Brexit deal governing trade with Northern Ireland.
"Markets will probably wait for what the reaction from the EU will be, but it's more a story of global risk sentiment. Sterling is a pro-cyclical currency, cable (the pound) should move mostly in line with the dollar," said Francesco Pesole, FX strategist at ING.
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This is the first clinical trial approved in China for presbyopia drugs and Arctic Vision's study marks the first patient enrollment in a Phase III clinical trial for presbyopia drugs in China. ARVN003 is expected to be the first approved drug for presbyopia in China.
SHANGHAI, July 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Arctic Vision, a China-based biotech company focused on innovative ophthalmic therapies, today announced that the first patient has been enrolled in a Phase III clinical study evaluating ARVN003, a proprietary pilocarpine formulation leveraging its micro dosing platform Optejet®, as a treatment to temporarily improve vision in adults with presbyopia in China.
The Phase III study is double-masked, placebo-controlled, randomized, and multicenter trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of ARVN003 in achieving temporary improvement of vision in adults with presbyopia. It is the first clinical trial approved in China for presbyopia drugs and Arctic Vision's study marks the first patient enrollment in a Phase III clinical trial for presbyopia drugs in China.
Presbyopia is a physiological condition that makes it difficult to read and work in near distance. It is caused by the hardening of the lens and weakening of the ciliary muscle and often occurs with aging. Pre-presbyopia typically affects people between the ages of 35 and 45; early presbyopia affects people between the ages of 45 and 52; and late presbyopia, also known as absolute presbyopia, affects people over the age of 52. Today, nearly a quarter of the world's population is affected by presbyopia. With China's rapidly ageing population, the nation is seeing a year-on-year increase in the number of people suffering from presbyopia. Latest data revealed more than 390 million people in China are diagnosed with presbyopia in 2021.
Current treatment options for presbyopia include presbyopic reading glasses, contact lenses and surgery. However, due to limited treatment options and inadequate scientific understanding of the disease, many presbyopia patients in China do not receive intervention or vision correction in time. Untreated and escalated, presbyopia adversely impacts vision, quality of work and life, and the psychological well-being of middle-aged and elderly people. It might also increase financial burden on families and society.
Professor Jia Qu, the Principal Investigator and renowned leader in China's ophthalmology sector – President of Eye Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University said, "With China's rapidly aging population and a growing number of younger presbyopia patients, there is exponential demand for effective, safe, and convenient presbyopia treatments. We are excited to lead China's first clinical study of presbyopia medication and look forward to the approval of ARVN003 in the near future."
Dr. Qing Liu, Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer at Arctic Vision added, "ARVN003's significant clinical progress is encouraging. This clinical achievement follows the successful dosing of the first DME patient in Asia with 锋脉® (Feng Mai) or Arcatus™ (ARVN001), and is testimony of the strength of Arctic Vision's proprietary microdose array print (MAP™) technology in the public eye health sector. We strive to make ARVN003 the first approved presbyopia drug in China, and benefit more presbyopia patients with innovative and diverse treatment options that will help them see and live better."
Arctic Vision obtained an exclusive license in August 2020 for the development and commercialization of ARVN003 (MicroLine) in Greater China and South Korea from Eyenovia, a U.S.-based clinical-stage biopharma company. In May 2021, Eyenovia announced positive results from the first Phase 3 MicroLine study, VISION-1, in the U.S. In that trial, the primary endpoint was achieved with MicroLine 2% statistically superior to placebo, determined by improvement in high contrast binocular distance corrected near visual acuity measured in low light conditions two hours after treatment.
About ARVN003
ARVN003 is a proprietary pilocarpine formulation leveraging microdosing platform Optejet® for the pharmacologic treatment for presbyopia. Pilocarpine ophthalmic solution is known to constrict the pupil and improve near-distance vision by creating an extended depth of focus through its small aperture effect. The administration of pilocarpine uses high-precision microdosing platform Optejet® to provide improvement in near vision while enhancing tolerability and usability.
About Optejet®
Optejet uses high-precision piezo-print technology to deliver approximately 8μL of drug, consistent with the capacity of the tear film of the eye. The volume of ophthalmic solution administered with the Optejet is 80% less than that delivered using conventional eye drops, thus reducing overdosing and exposure to drug and preservatives. Eyenovia's patented microfluidic ejection technology, MAP™ is designed for fast ocular surface delivery, where medication is dispensed as an array of microdroplets to the ocular surface in approximately 80 milliseconds, faster than the ocular blink reflex. Ease of use and successful delivery of medication by Optejet has been demonstrated in more than 85% of the attempts after basic training in a variety of clinical settings compared to 40 – 50% with conventional eyedroppers[i]. Additionally, its smart electronics and mobile e-health technology are designed to track and enhance patient compliance.
[i] Pasquale LR, Lin S, Weinreb RN, et al. Latanoprost with high precision, piezo-print microdose delivery for IOP lowering: clinical results of the PG21 study of 0.4 µg daily microdose. Clin Ophthalmol. 2018 Nov 28; 12:2451-2457.
About Arctic Vision
Arctic Vision is a China-based ophthalmic biotech focusing on breakthrough therapies, with a leading portfolio covering pre-clinical stage to commercial stage products. Our vision is to provide innovative therapies in China, Asia and globally to address unmet clinical needs and benefit ophthalmic patients at large. Arctic Vision is supported by top-tier life sciences investors and led by an elite team of ophthalmic industry veterans with substantial regional and global experiences in R&D and commercialization of ophthalmic products.
For more information, please visit https://www.arcticvision.com
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Joe Powell: London Irish sign Australia international scrum-half from Melbourne Rebels
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London Irish have signed Australia international Joe Powell from Super Rugby Pacific side Melbourne Rebels.
The 28-year-old scrum-half has four caps for his country.
Powell becomes the Exiles' sixth summer signing after Italians Danilo Fischetti and Luca Morisi, Cornish Pirates duo Ed Scragg and Josh Caulfield, and Fiji's Api Ratuniyarawa.
Irish finished last season eighth in the Premiership, securing a place in the European Champions Cup next term.
"Moving to London Irish is an exciting adventure, having only played in my native Australia it will be a challenge to test myself in a very competitive squad and testing division," he told the club's website.
"I have been keeping an eye on Irish and the Premiership from afar, and I'm excited to now be a part of that and to expand my talents domestically and in Europe next season."
Powell previously played for his hometown clubs Canberra Vikings and Brumbies before moving to Melbourne Rebels. | https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/62040700 | 2022-07-04T15:43:01Z | https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/62040700 | false |
The Brand's New Axion Chair Enhances Proven Design to Be Better for You and the Planet
UNION CITY, Tenn., July 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- all33, a modern chair company that promotes overall health and wellness through its revolutionary Sit in Motion® technology, is set to launch their newest model today. The Axion is a task chair that is better for you, better for our planet, and better for our local communities, as this 4th of July holiday marks the inauguration of all33's manufacturing right here at home in the United States.
The Axion (the name is a nod to physics), is designed to generate energy by allowing users to move while they sit. Its patented Sit in Motion® technology frees the pelvis and all 33 vertebrae to move naturally, combatting serious health risks and increasing productivity as a result. For those striving for a healthier way to sit for hours and hours - an unavoidable task for the average American worker - the Axion chair works to boost energy for peak performance and improve posture for overall health. This chair is the ideal home upgrade for those looking to invest in themselves, their health, and the planet.
"We incorporated feedback from over 37,ooo customers of our flagship BackStrong chairs when designing the Axion. The updated design allows you to feel your best in and out of the chair," says Co-Founder and Chiropractor, Dr. Dennis Colonello. "The new curve in the cushion allows for increased comfort by taking pressure off your sit bones and is ingeniously angled to stack your spine into perfect posture. It's an antidote to our culture's increasingly sedentary lifestyle."
The shift to manufacturing in the United States has allowed the team to keep a close eye on every step of the manufacturing process. The Axion is produced in a completely vertically-integrated factory streamlined to reduce environmental impact. With everything from part production to shipping under one roof, all33 is able to reduce lead times for customers and offer custom colors and fabrics. The factory invested in electric plastic injection machines that use 40% less energy, hi-tech processes that allow for the use of recycled plastic in the seat base, and sophisticated fabric-cutting robotics technology to minimize excess upholstery waste. A state-of-the-art ventilation system, cross-training, and high wages are big draws for employees in the area. From thoughtful sourcing of raw materials to in-house, environmentally-safe processes, every step of manufacturing was designed with the planet and American workers in mind.
"As a startup, and like most industries, we began our manufacturing overseas but it was always our goal and a priority to move this process to the United States," said CEO Bing Howenstein. "Moving fully to the U.S. has also allowed us to reduce our carbon footprint and deliver a higher quality product to our existing and new customers. We are thrilled to set our manufacturing roots in Union City, TN, bringing new job opportunities to the region while delivering the healthiest chair to Americans across the country."
The Axion retails for $999 and is now available for purchase at all33.com.
all33 is a modern chair company driven by a commitment to innovation. By using technology to build products that encourage movement, they help people lead healthier lives. They created the first and only chair that can induce ideal posture and keep all 33 vertebrae of the spine moving. Founded by Dr. Dennis Collonello, chiropractor to the LA Clippers, and Jim Grove, an internationally-acclaimed industrial designer, the company has a mission to help people who sit find freedom through movement. Notable investors include Bruce Willis, Cindy Crawford, Tony Robbins, and more, as well as business trailblazers such as Evan Spiegel of Snap and former Disney COO Tom Staggs. Learn more at all33.com.
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NEW YORK – The rent has come due for America’s small businesses and at a very inopportune time.
Landlords were lenient about rent payments during the first two years of the pandemic. Now, many are asking for back rent, and some are raising the current rent as well. Meanwhile, most of the government aid programs that helped small businesses get through the pandemic have ended while inflation has sharply pushed up the cost of supplies, shipping, and labor.
Martin Garcia, owner of gift and décor store Gramercy Gift Gallery in San Antonio, Texas, survived the first part of the pandemic in part by paying his landlord whatever rent he could each month. Then in August 2021, after the federal moratorium on evictions ended, his landlord asked for the full amount of back rent that he owed.
“I needed $10,000 in 15 days,” Garcia said. He took whatever loans he could find – often at high interest rates – and barely met the deadline.
A strong holiday season helped him pay back his loans, but so far this year sales have slipped, and he used credit card financing to pay his June rent. Garcia thinks some of his customers are cutting back on non-essentials to afford to pay the higher prices for gasoline and other must-have items.
Thirty-three percent of all U.S. small businesses could not pay their May rent in full and on time, up from 28% in April, according to a survey from Alignable, a small business referral network. And 52% said rent has increased over the past six months.
“Many small businesses are still frankly recovering from whatever the last phase of COVID was,” said Chuck Casto, head of corporate communications at Alignable. “Plus, they’re dealing with a years’ worth of increasing inflation on top of that. It’s made it difficult for small businesses to really make a go of it.”
Ris Lacoste owns a namesake restaurant, Ris, in Washington, D.C., and is staying afloat using aid she got from the Restaurant Relief Fund to pay her rent. But the money must be spent by March of 2023.
“What I have to do to stay alive after that, every single penny that I can save has to go into reserve,” Lacoste said. To cut corners she’s refinishing tables to cut down on linen costs, not printing color copies of menus, and working with 22 staffers instead of the 50 she once had.
Before the pandemic, the 7,000-square-foot restaurant was often full, but it isn’t “back to full occupancy at all,” Ris said. At the same time, inflation is compounding the cost of doing business.
“Payroll is up labor is up, the cost of goods is up, utilities are going up,” Lacoste said. “I’m wearing 20 hats instead of 10, and working six days a week, 12 hours a day.”
But rent isn’t something she can control, and that adds to the stress.
“You’re working for the landlord, how long do you want to do that, how long will you survive?” she said. “It’s not sustainable.”
Data from the commercial real estate financing and advisory firm Marcus & Millichap shows rent rose 4.6% in the first quarter of 2022 compared with the year-ago quarter as the vacancy rate dropped to 6.5%, the lowest since before 2015. But Daniel Taub, national director of retail sales at Marcus & Millichap, said inflation will make it harder for landlords to impose rent increases as the consumer begins to feel squeezed.
“Consumers can only spend so much when the dollar goes not as far, and retailers can only pay so much to carry space and have enough inventory to pay employees,” he said. “It’s a tough retail market and something’s going to have to give.”
Charleen Ferguson owns the building that houses the tech business she owns with her husband, Just Call the I.T. Guy, in Wylie, Texas. She also has 13 tenants, so she sees the dilemma from both the small business and landlord points of view.
During the pandemic, Ferguson agreed with her tenants, which range from a massage therapist to a church, to put a moratorium on rent. Once things began to reopen, she worked with tenants on the back rent . They all caught up within three months — except the church, whose debts she forgave.
But she’s had to raise rent by about 5% as of May to keep up with her own costs of maintaining the building. Prices have gone up for utilities and cleaning supplies, as well as property taxes. So far, she hasn’t lost any tenants.
“I did just enough to cover the increases, I didn’t do any more,” she said. “We’re not making much money, but we’re keeping people in business.”
For some small businesses, a higher rent just isn’t an option. The solution: Go remote.
Alec Pow, CEO at ThePricer.org, a credit management consultancy with 8 employees in New York, said his landlord planned to hike rent 30% when they renewed the contract. Pow expected a smaller increase. The landlord said they had a prospective tenant who would pick up the lease for the full requested price.
So, Pow decided to lose the office and let his New York staffers work remotely for two months while they search for a cheaper space. The business also has one office in San Francisco and two in Europe.
“We were in the process of increasing the wages of our employees to counter the rise of inflation,” he said. “Our annual budget didn’t have room for both of these expenses, so we had to pick one .” | https://www.clickorlando.com/business/2022/07/04/add-rent-to-the-rising-costs-bedeviling-small-businesses/ | 2022-07-04T15:53:33Z | https://www.clickorlando.com/business/2022/07/04/add-rent-to-the-rising-costs-bedeviling-small-businesses/ | true |
Coal Harbour murder: Life sentence with no parole eligibility for 20 years
Coal Harbour murder: Life sentence with no parole eligibility for 20 years
A man who admitted to his role in a fatal shooting on a busy stretch of the Vancouver seawall has been sentenced to life in prison.
Francois Gauthier was initially charged with first-degree murder in the April 2020 shooting, but pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of second-degree murder.
A judge ruled that he will not be eligible for parole for 20 years.
Gauthier was 51 when Harpreet Singh Dhaliwal was shot in Coal Harbour in what police described as a "shocking and unnerving" targeted incident.
The 31-year-old victim, a resident of Abbotsford, was killed outside of Cardero's restaurant at a time when the seawall was busy with pedestrians.
Dhaliwal was known to police and his death was believed to be one of 15 gang-related murders that had been reported in the first four months of 2020.
With files from The Canadian Press
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Chinese-Canadian billionaire Xiao Jianhua, who went missing in Hong Kong five years ago, was due to go on trial in China on Monday, the Canadian embassy in Beijing said. | https://bc.ctvnews.ca/coal-harbour-murder-life-sentence-with-no-parole-eligibility-for-20-years-1.5973340 | 2022-07-04T15:57:06Z | https://bc.ctvnews.ca/coal-harbour-murder-life-sentence-with-no-parole-eligibility-for-20-years-1.5973340 | true |
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — A gunman who killed three people when he opened fire in a crowded shopping mall acted alone and apparently selected his victims at random, Danish police said Monday, all but ruling out that the attack was related to terrorism.
Authorities filed preliminary charges of murder and attempted murder against a 22-year-old Danish man, who will be held for 24 days in a secure mental health facility while authorities investigate the crime, prosecutor Søren Harbo told reporters.
After the custody hearing, defense lawyer Luise Høj said she agreed to have her client undergo a mental exam. She did not comment on the charges. Police have said the man was known to mental health service without elaborating.
Police have not identified a motive for Sunday’s attack inside one of Scandinavia’s biggest shopping centers. The suspect, carrying a rifle and knife, was quickly arrested, and Copenhagen chief police inspector Søren Thomassen said the man also had access to another gun. He said the firearms were obtained illegally but gave no further details.
“It was the worst possible nightmare,” Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said Monday, calling the attack “unusually brutal.”
The three killed were a 17-year-old boy and a 17-year-old girl, both Danes, and a 47-year-old Russian man, according to Thomassen. Four more people were hospitalized with gunshot wounds and were in critical but stable condition. In all, around two dozen people were hurt, most in the panicked stampede after the shots rang out at the Field’s shopping center, on the outskirts of the Danish capital.
Gun violence is relatively rare in Denmark. The last shooting on this scale was in February 2015, when a 22-year-old man was killed in a shootout with police after an attack in the capital that left two people dead and five police officers wounded.
The suspect, who cannot be named by court order, was brought before a judge Monday in a packed courtroom to face three preliminary charges of murder and four of attempted murder. That’s a step short of formal charges but allow authorities to keep a person in custody during an investigation.
When the court ruled that the hearing should be held behind close doors, the media were sent out. It wasn’t immediately clear how the suspect pleaded. He will remain in custody until July 28, police said.
While authorities have said there is no indication that anyone helped the man, Copenhagen police inspector Dannie Rise said the investigation would be complicated.
“We need to put together this jigsaw puzzle,” Rise said. ”And it is huge.”
Earlier, Thomassen said police had discovered nothing so far “that can substantiate that this is an act of terrorism.” He has identified the man as an “ethnic Dane,” a phrase typically used to mean someone is white.
Danish broadcaster TV2 published a grainy photo of the alleged gunman, a man wearing knee-length shorts, a vest or sleeveless shirt, and holding what appeared to be a rifle in his right hand.
“He seemed very violent and angry,” eyewitness Mahdi Al-Wazni told TV2. “He spoke to me and said it (the rifle) isn’t real as I was filming him. He seemed very proud of what he was doing.”
Images from the scene showed people running out of the mall, where people laid flowers on Monday.
Chassandra Stoltz, an 18-year-old student who was on her way to a Harry Styles concert that was scheduled for Sunday night nearby, described a stampede as the shots rang out. At first, she and her sister and father thought it was because someone had spotted Styles — but she soon realized the panic, including a man who grabbed his child from a stroller in the chaos.
“People were guiding us towards the exit sign, and we ran up the roof and we were stuck there for a while and then people were panicking all over the place and people were crying,” Stoltz said.
The Styles concert was canceled due to the shooting.
Sunday’s attack came about a week after a shooting in neighboring Norway, where police said a Norwegian man of Iranian origin opened fire during a LGBTQ festival, killing two and wounding more than 20.
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This story has been updated to correct that there are fewer than 30 injured.
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Ritter reported from Unterseen, Switzerland. | https://fox59.com/news/ap-top-headlines/denmark-gunman-acted-alone-likely-not-terror-related/ | 2022-07-04T16:04:40Z | https://fox59.com/news/ap-top-headlines/denmark-gunman-acted-alone-likely-not-terror-related/ | false |
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — The Brooklyn Nets offseason saga continues as we enter a new week after Kevin Durant formally made a trade request from the Nets last week.
That news from Durant followed the news that his fellow Nets star Kyrie Irving would opt-in to his player option to remain with Brooklyn, something that was unexpected, making the Durant news even more unexpected.
Now, there's plenty of chatter that both stars could be moved by the Nets after all.
The big one is Kevin Durant and where he could possibly land. Because about half the teams in the NBA have reportedly called the Nets, who have said they're looking for the best trade package possible.
So what does that look like for Brooklyn? Doug Norrie of the Locked On Nets podcast spoke with Jackson Gatlin on Monday's Locked On NBA podcast about what Brooklyn will be looking for.
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Are they looking for a mountain of draft capital or a cornerstone player to continue to be a contender in the Eastern Conference?
We've seen plenty of star-studded trades return with plenty of draft capital, including the Utah Jazz's haul for Rudy Gobert last week. Would the Nets be interested in that, though?
"The Nets don’t own any of their draft picks going forward so they can’t tank," Norrie said on Locked On NBA. "They have to get players back…There’s no incentive for the Nets to tank. They basically have to get talent back to stay relevant and hopefully make the playoffs. I don’t think those previous trades we’ve seen this offseason like the Gobert trade for a bunch of draft picks are good comparisons. They have to get talent.”
Some highly reported potential suitors include the Phoenix Suns, Miami Heat, Toronto Raptors and Memphis Grizzlies.
The potential packages with the Suns include 2018 No. 1 overall pick Deandre Ayton, who ended his season on a bad note with the Suns and coach Monty Williams. It also would likely include Suns star defender Mikal Bridges, along with draft picks.
Packages discussed with the Raptors potentially include starters OG Anunoby and Scottie Barnes, or possibly All-Star Pascal Siakam.
But, there are going to be plenty of suitors. Norrie said for the Nets, it's likely going to be the team that can offer the most immediate talent back.
“They have to get some talent back in the door to allow them to at least tread water and try to make the playoffs," Norrie said. | https://www.kens5.com/article/sports/locked-on/lo-national/locked-on-nba/where-will-kevin-durant-be-traded-notable-kd-trade-scenarios-locked-on-nba-kyrie-irving-brooklyn-nets-nba-trade-news/535-9bc6855e-90cc-427b-9e5a-84ca70e8150c | 2022-07-04T16:06:10Z | https://www.kens5.com/article/sports/locked-on/lo-national/locked-on-nba/where-will-kevin-durant-be-traded-notable-kd-trade-scenarios-locked-on-nba-kyrie-irving-brooklyn-nets-nba-trade-news/535-9bc6855e-90cc-427b-9e5a-84ca70e8150c | true |
You can now rent Dolly Parton’s tour bus for $10,000 a stay - which was the country star's home on the road for 13 years and comes complete with her old wigs and clothes still in the closets
- The bus was the artist's 'personal sanctuary' for more than a decade, and now, you can experience it for $5,000 a night with a two-night minimum stay
- It acted not only as the spot for the country star, now 76, to rest her head on the road, but it was also the place where she wrote dozens of her hit songs
- Filled with old relics like jewelry, wigs, and clothing, the bus is a 'once-in-a-lifetime opportunity' for fans and 'the ultimate behind-the-scenes experience'
- The bus, which is called the Dolly Suite 1986, now sits permanently at Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa in in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
- It sleeps up to two guests, but each stay also comes with a guest room in the resort, which can fit up to four additional people
Get ready, Dolly Parton fans, because you can now rent out the acclaimed singer's tour bus for $10,000 a stay - which comes complete with her old wigs and clothes still in the closets.
The country star, now 76, spent more than 13 years calling the motorcoach her home - and now, you can experience it for yourself.
The bus was the artist's 'personal sanctuary' on the road for more than a decade, acting not only as the spot for her to rest her head after performing to sold out concerts on tour, but it was also the place where she wrote dozens of her hit songs.
Filled with old relics like pieces of her favorite jewelry, wigs, and items of clothing she previously wore, the bus, which is called the Dolly Suite 1986, is a 'once-in-a-lifetime opportunity' for fans and 'the ultimate behind-the-scenes Dolly Parton experience,' according to its website.
Get ready, Dolly Parton fans, because you can now rent out the acclaimed singer's tour bus for $10,000 a stay - which comes complete with her old wigs and clothes still in the closets
The country star, now 76, spent more than 13 years calling the motorcoach her home - and now, you can experience it for yourself
The bus was the artist's 'personal sanctuary' for more than a decade, acting not only as the spot for her to rest her head, but it was also the place where she wrote dozens of her hit songs
Filled with old relics like jewelry, wigs, and items of clothing she previously wore, the bus is a 'once-in-a-lifetime opportunity' for fans and 'the ultimate behind-the-scenes experience'
Called the Dolly Suite 1986, it now sits at Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa in in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, and you can rent it out for $5,000 a night with a minimum two-night stay
It now sits permanently at Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa in in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.
But it doesn't come cheap - you can rent it out for $5,000 a night with a minimum two-night stay.
'Designed by Dolly and her sisters, the motorcoach offers a unique glimpse into Dolly’s life on the road,' a description reads.
'This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity truly is the ultimate behind-the-scenes Dolly Parton experience.
'Guests will stay in Dolly’s most recent personal sanctuary, a place during the last 15 years where she wrote dozens of songs and worked on a number of hit projects that have continued to confirm her status as an international superstar.'
The bus itself sleeps up to two guests, but each stay also comes with a guest room in the resort, which can fit up to four additional people. It also includes VIP dining for four guests.
The bus itself sleeps up to two guests, but each stay also comes with a guest room in the resort, which can fit up to four additional people. It also includes VIP dining for four guests
Dolly lived on the bus from late 2008 to March 2022, during which it traveled roughly 360,000 miles around America through her Better Day and Pure & Simple tours, to name a few
Described as her 'home away from home,' the 45-foot bus was also the place where Dolly penned some of her most famous work, including her album Backwoods Barbie
The website states, 'Dolly almost always stayed in her bus instead of a hotel room, as she preferred to have her own space, food and belongings'
Dolly lived on the bus from late 2008 to March 2022, during which it traveled roughly 360,000 miles around America through her Better Day, Blue Smoke, and Pure & Simple tours, to name a few.
Described as her 'home away from home,' the 45-foot bus was also the place where Dolly penned some of her most famous work, including her albums Backwoods Barbie and Nine to Five the Musical.
'Dolly used her time on the bus to relax and work, both of which she found in writing,' the website states.
'Dolly does not enjoy flying, so it was important that her bus was comfortable and could accommodate long trips.
'Dolly almost always stayed in her bus instead of a hotel room, as she preferred to have her own space, food and belongings.'
Dolly had 'a number of customizations' done to the motorcoach throughout its 13 years on the road, including installing a full-size refrigerator, electric doors, and a spacious bath tub
She also had three bunk beds removed to make room for her massive closet and wig cabinet - which still has her hair pieces on display
The It's All Wrong, But It's All Right songstress, who called the bus her 'Gypsy Wagon,' also had hand-painted murals added to the walls
A portion of the profits from every stay will be donated to The Dollywood Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to gifting free books to children
Dolly had 'a number of customizations' done to the motorcoach throughout its 13 years on the road, including installing a full-size refrigerator, electric doors, and a spacious bath tub.
She also had three bunk beds removed to make room for her massive closet and wig cabinet - which still has her hair pieces on display.
'Dolly customized the interior décor of the bus to represent her life on the road,' her website continued.
The It's All Wrong, But It's All Right songstress, who called the bus her 'Gypsy Wagon,' also had hand-painted murals added to the walls.
'These unique paintings of wayfaring wanderers, wagons, and crystal balls paint the interpretation of life on the road for the singer,' her website added.
'Jewel-toned fabrics and décor blend seamlessly with the overall theming that Dolly envisioned and brought to life.'
'I decided to retire [the bus] because I wasn't touring that much anymore and it just was sitting there, and I thought this could be put to really good use,' Dolly told Knox News recently.
A portion of the profits from every stay will be donated to The Dollywood Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to gifting free books to children. | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-10980491/You-rent-Dolly-Partons-tour-bus-10-000-stay-comes-complete-old-wigs-clothes.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ito=1490&ns_campaign=1490 | 2022-07-04T16:07:13Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-10980491/You-rent-Dolly-Partons-tour-bus-10-000-stay-comes-complete-old-wigs-clothes.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ito=1490&ns_campaign=1490 | true |
COPENHAGEN, Denmark — A gunman who killed three people when he opened fire in a crowded shopping mall acted alone and apparently selected his victims at random, Danish police said Monday, all but ruling out that the attack was related to terrorism.
Authorities filed preliminary charges of murder and attempted murder against a 22-year-old Danish man, who will be held for 24 days in a secure mental health facility while authorities investigate the crime, prosecutor Søren Harbo told reporters.
After the custody hearing, defense lawyer Luise Høj said she agreed to have her client undergo a mental exam. She did not comment on the charges. Police have said the man was known to mental health service without elaborating.
Police have not identified a motive for Sunday’s attack inside one of Scandinavia’s biggest shopping centers. The suspect, carrying a rifle and knife, was quickly arrested, and Copenhagen chief police inspector Søren Thomassen said the man also had access to another gun. He said the firearms were obtained illegally but gave no further details.
“It was the worst possible nightmare,” Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said Monday, calling the attack “unusually brutal.”
The three killed were a 17-year-old boy and a 17-year-old girl, both Danes, and a 47-year-old Russian man, according to Thomassen. Four more people were hospitalized with gunshot wounds and were in critical but stable condition. In all, around two dozen people were hurt, most in the panicked stampede after the shots rang out at the Field’s shopping center, on the outskirts of the Danish capital.
Gun violence is relatively rare in Denmark. The last shooting on this scale was in February 2015, when a 22-year-old man was killed in a shootout with police after an attack in the capital that left two people dead and five police officers wounded.
The suspect, who cannot be named by court order, was brought before a judge Monday in a packed courtroom to face three preliminary charges of murder and four of attempted murder. That’s a step short of formal charges but allow authorities to keep a person in custody during an investigation.
When the court ruled that the hearing should be held behind close doors, the media were sent out. It wasn’t immediately clear how the suspect pleaded. He will remain in custody until July 28, police said.
While authorities have said there is no indication that anyone helped the man, Copenhagen police inspector Dannie Rise said the investigation would be complicated.
“We need to put together this jigsaw puzzle,” Rise said. “And it is huge.”
Earlier, Thomassen said police had discovered nothing so far “that can substantiate that this is an act of terrorism.” He has identified the man as an “ethnic Dane,” a phrase typically used to mean someone is white.
Danish broadcaster TV2 published a grainy photo of the alleged gunman, a man wearing knee-length shorts, a vest or sleeveless shirt, and holding what appeared to be a rifle in his right hand.
“He seemed very violent and angry,” eyewitness Mahdi Al-Wazni told TV2. “He spoke to me and said it (the rifle) isn’t real as I was filming him. He seemed very proud of what he was doing.”
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Images from the scene showed people running out of the mall, where people laid flowers on Monday.
Chassandra Stoltz, an 18-year-old student who was on her way to a Harry Styles concert that was scheduled for Sunday night nearby, described a stampede as the shots rang out. At first, she and her sister and father thought it was because someone had spotted Styles — but she soon realized the panic, including a man who grabbed his child from a stroller in the chaos.
“People were guiding us towards the exit sign, and we ran up the roof and we were stuck there for a while and then people were panicking all over the place and people were crying,” Stoltz said.
The Styles concert was canceled due to the shooting.
Sunday’s attack came about a week after a shooting in neighboring Norway, where police said a Norwegian man of Iranian origin opened fire during a LGBTQ festival, killing two and wounding more than 20.
This story has been updated to correct that there are fewer than 30 injured.
Ritter reported from Unterseen, Switzerland. | https://www.capitalgazette.com/news/nation-world/ct-aud-nw-denmark-shooting-cophenhagen-20220704-wfkyuwcmlbehlof63foaaozmke-story.html | 2022-07-04T16:08:08Z | https://www.capitalgazette.com/news/nation-world/ct-aud-nw-denmark-shooting-cophenhagen-20220704-wfkyuwcmlbehlof63foaaozmke-story.html | false |
July Fourth Forecast
Clouds overhead today, heat returns this week.
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) – Mostly cloudy through Independence Day, highs reaching the low 90s. Warming trend continues through this week as high-pressure returns.
JULY FOURTH : Clouds sticking around on this Independence Day, highs will land in the low 90s. A 40% chance of showers and t-storms carries through this evening. Most of the rain activity looks to remain south of Carthage, Philadelphia, and DeKalb. Staying warm tonight with temperatures in the mid 70s.
TUESDAY: Clouds dissipate as high-pressure moves further inward, staying hot with a high near 95. Lows will range from the mid to upper 70s. Still, a slight chance of an isolated shower or t-storm in some places.
REST OF THE WEEK: Returning to the miserable heat with temperatures gradually increasing through the 90s. Nights will also be warm with lows in the upper 70s. Rain chances linger and the humidity seems to be sticking around as well. Heat index values returning to the the 100s! | https://www.wcbi.com/july-fourth-forecast/ | 2022-07-04T16:11:30Z | https://www.wcbi.com/july-fourth-forecast/ | true |
The Brand's New Axion Chair Enhances Proven Design to Be Better for You and the Planet
UNION CITY, Tenn., July 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- all33, a modern chair company that promotes overall health and wellness through its revolutionary Sit in Motion® technology, is set to launch their newest model today. The Axion is a task chair that is better for you, better for our planet, and better for our local communities, as this 4th of July holiday marks the inauguration of all33's manufacturing right here at home in the United States.
The Axion (the name is a nod to physics), is designed to generate energy by allowing users to move while they sit. Its patented Sit in Motion® technology frees the pelvis and all 33 vertebrae to move naturally, combatting serious health risks and increasing productivity as a result. For those striving for a healthier way to sit for hours and hours - an unavoidable task for the average American worker - the Axion chair works to boost energy for peak performance and improve posture for overall health. This chair is the ideal home upgrade for those looking to invest in themselves, their health, and the planet.
"We incorporated feedback from over 37,ooo customers of our flagship BackStrong chairs when designing the Axion. The updated design allows you to feel your best in and out of the chair," says Co-Founder and Chiropractor, Dr. Dennis Colonello. "The new curve in the cushion allows for increased comfort by taking pressure off your sit bones and is ingeniously angled to stack your spine into perfect posture. It's an antidote to our culture's increasingly sedentary lifestyle."
The shift to manufacturing in the United States has allowed the team to keep a close eye on every step of the manufacturing process. The Axion is produced in a completely vertically-integrated factory streamlined to reduce environmental impact. With everything from part production to shipping under one roof, all33 is able to reduce lead times for customers and offer custom colors and fabrics. The factory invested in electric plastic injection machines that use 40% less energy, hi-tech processes that allow for the use of recycled plastic in the seat base, and sophisticated fabric-cutting robotics technology to minimize excess upholstery waste. A state-of-the-art ventilation system, cross-training, and high wages are big draws for employees in the area. From thoughtful sourcing of raw materials to in-house, environmentally-safe processes, every step of manufacturing was designed with the planet and American workers in mind.
"As a startup, and like most industries, we began our manufacturing overseas but it was always our goal and a priority to move this process to the United States," said CEO Bing Howenstein. "Moving fully to the U.S. has also allowed us to reduce our carbon footprint and deliver a higher quality product to our existing and new customers. We are thrilled to set our manufacturing roots in Union City, TN, bringing new job opportunities to the region while delivering the healthiest chair to Americans across the country."
The Axion retails for $999 and is now available for purchase at all33.com.
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(NEXSTAR) – With the way the real estate has been going over the past few years, it can feel like everywhere in the U.S. is unaffordable. But according to a recent analysis by MoneyGeek, that’s not exactly the case.
Yes, it’s true that more and more cities are becoming unaffordable for would-be homebuyers. But there are still some areas of the country where home prices are within reach of the average family.
MoneyGeek assembled a list of 20 growing counties where the cost of owning a home wasn’t outrageous for the area’s median income. To qualify for the list, the estimated monthly home ownership cost – including mortgage, property taxes, insurance, etc. – had to be under 50% of the monthly median income. That means the average county resident buying the average-priced house would be spending anywhere from 34% to 49% of their income on housing costs.
Where can you get away with that in this economy? One region dominates the list in particular: 13 of the 20 counties identified were in the Southeast, the study found.
MoneyGeek’s list of 20 most affordable and desirable counties is below:
MoneyGeek deemed these counties still “desirable” because their populations are growing faster than the national average and their home values are still appreciating. The analysis also left out especially small or sparsely populated counties – all of those included have populations larger than 250,000, making them reasonably sized metro areas.
These 20 counties are the exception, however. Many major metro areas have grown unaffordable to the average buyer.
What’s been driving sky-high housing prices? It’s complex, MoneyGeek’s analysts said. “The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated labor shortages and supply chain delays, which led to slower residential home construction. As a result, home prices skyrocketed, leading to higher mortgage payments and home insurance costs on newly purchased properties.”
The increase in remote work also led more people to seek big homes in smaller cities, driving up home prices in places that weren’t as popular before the pandemic.
There are signs things are slowing down when compared to the last few years. Higher borrowing rates have pumped the brakes on the housing market, forcing potential homebuyers to the sidelines. Mortgage applications have declined 20% from last year and refinancings are down 80%, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. Those trends are expected to continue with more Fed rate increases a near certainty.
The Associated Press contributed to this report. | https://phl17.com/nmw/these-20-desirable-us-counties-are-still-affordable-study-finds/ | 2022-07-04T16:16:52Z | https://phl17.com/nmw/these-20-desirable-us-counties-are-still-affordable-study-finds/ | false |
Captured British fighter Aiden Aslin launches appeal against his death sentence in pro-Russia Donetsk People's Republic
- Briton Aiden Aslin, 28, has launched an appeal against his death sentence
- The British fighter argues that he was not a member of Ukraine's armed forces
- He posted a picture of himself taking his oath to serve in the Ukrainian army
Captive British fighter Aiden Aslin, 28, has launched an appeal against his death sentence in pro-Putin rogue state Donetsk People's Republic.
The former care worker argues that he was not a mercenary but a member of Ukraine's armed forces.
He has posted on social media a picture of himself taking his oath to serve in the Ukrainian army.
A lawyer for fellow British fighter Shaun Pinner, 48, Yulia Tserkovnikova, launched his appeal last week.
Both men were sentenced to the death penalty - being shot by a firing squad - in an verdict last month after a rushed trial when key witnesses did not appear.
Captive British fighter Aiden Aslin, 28, has launched an appeal against his death sentence in pro-Putin rogue state Donetsk People's Republic
He has posted on social media a picture of himself taking his oath to serve in the Ukrainian army
Former care worker Aslin (left) argues that he was not a mercenary but a member of Ukraine's armed forces. A lawyer for fellow British fighter Shaun Pinner, 48, (right) launched his appeal last week
British war prisoners Aiden Aslin (left) and Shaun Pinner (right) were sentenced to death penalty by Donetsk court on June 9, 2022
The Briton's were sentenced to death along with Moroccan Brahim Saadoun for 'mercenary activities' by fighting for Ukraine
Alsin's lawyer said he appeal concerned only some of the charges - those carrying the death penalty - such as his alleged effort to bring about 'a seizure of power by force' in the DPR
Few observers expect them to succeed at what is seen as a new stage of a show trial, leaving them only to plead for a pardon to the pro-Putin ruler of the DPR, Denis Pushilin.
But Pushilin has already said he sees no grounds to grant a pardon.
Their best hope is that a prisoner exchange leads to them being swapped with Russian soldiers captured in Ukraine.
'A cassation appeal against the verdict was filed today,' said the lawyer representing Aslin, Pavel Kosovan, today.
The Briton's were sentenced to death along with Moroccan Brahim Saadoun for 'mercenary activities' by fighting for Ukraine.
Alsin's lawyer said he appeal concerned only some of the charges - those carrying the death penalty - such as his alleged effort to bring about 'a seizure of power by force' in the DPR.
Few observers expect them to succeed at what is seen as a new stage of a show trial, leaving them only to plead for a pardon to the pro-Putin ruler of the DPR, Denis Pushilin. Pictured: Shaun Pinner
British fighter Shaun Pinner with his wife Larysa. Pinner has been sentenced to death
The 48-year-old's lawyer Yulia Tserkovnikova has launched an appeal on his behalf. Pictured: Pinner with wife Larysa
Two more British captives in the hands of the DPR have been indicted on charges that could lead to the death penalty. Andrew Hill, 35, (left) and Dylan Healy, 22, (right) face an upcoming trial
The purpose of the appeal was to 'avoid execution'.
Two more British captives in the hands of the DPR have been indicted on charges that could lead to the death penalty.
Andrew Hill, 35, and Dylan Healy, 22, face an upcoming trial.
Hill, a father of four from Plymouth, was allegedly a 'mercenary' fighting for the Ukrainians.
Healy, from Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, was previously described as a civilian volunteer seeking to evacuate people from war-ravaged Ukraine. | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10980787/Aiden-Aslin-launches-appeal-against-death-sentence-pro-Russia-Donetsk-Peoples-Republic.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-07-04T16:20:30Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10980787/Aiden-Aslin-launches-appeal-against-death-sentence-pro-Russia-Donetsk-Peoples-Republic.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | true |
T.N. puts in place surveillance measures along borders adjoining Karaikal
Border areas being screened for suspected cases of cholera, while mobile teams are on alert, says official
With the Union Territory of Puducherry declaring a ‘public health emergency’ in Karaikal following the outbreak of acute diarrhoeal diseases, Tamil Nadu’s Health Department has put in place surveillance measures along the borders adjoining Karaikal.
T. S. Selvavinayagam, Director of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, said Nagapattinam and Mayiladuthurai were the adjacent districts as well as one block in Tiruvarur district.
Borders adjoining Karaikal were being screened for suspected cases of cholera, while mobile teams were on alert. Instructions were given to local bodies to ensure safe water supply through sufficient chlorination. “The situation is so far good at our end in Tamil Nadu. We are fully prepared,” he said.
Cholera is a notifiable disease, and every medical practitioner, laboratories who come across a case should notify the local health authority, he said.
Cholera was caused by vibrio cholerae, and it is transmitted by contaminated water, unsafe food, dirty hands and vomit or stools of affected persons. Control measures, included isolation of cases, providing information about cholera with simple messages, such as washing hands with soap after using the toilet, before preparing food and before eating, use only boiled water, and whenever raw fruits or vegetables are used, ensure that they are cleaned with good quality water, he said.
He added that rehydration was the immediate solution to save patients. Sufficient quantities of oral rehydration solution (ORS) packets are available and if needed, they will be admitted in the isolation wards for IV infusion and provision of antibiotics. “Our experience says that more than 80% of the cases can be effectively managed with proper use of ORS,” he added. Food should be prepared using safe drinking water, thoroughly cooked, while food handlers should be extra careful in ensuring cleanliness, he said.
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday morning's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Pick 3 Morning" game were:
0-9-5, FIREBALL: 2
(zero, nine, five; FIREBALL: two)
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday morning's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Pick 3 Morning" game were:
0-9-5, FIREBALL: 2
(zero, nine, five; FIREBALL: two) | https://www.ctpost.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Pick-3-Morning-game-17283426.php | 2022-07-04T16:32:59Z | https://www.ctpost.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Pick-3-Morning-game-17283426.php | false |
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