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Read with NBC 5 and Telemundo 39 all summer long.
This week's book of the week is: “Over and Under the Canyon" by Kate Messner.
This book is part of the Over and Under series taking kids on a wild ride thanks to beautiful illustrations, incredible detail and a good imagination. In this book, we see the ins and outs of a canyon. It's a story recommended for kids 5 to 8 years old.
NBC 5's Reading With You Summer Edition initiative is an innovative program encouraging elementary-aged children to read at least one book a week throughout the summer to help combat summer learning loss, often referred to as the "summer slide."
Each week during the summer, NBC 5 will highlight a book from our book list which was compiled with the help of Reading Partners North Texas and the Fort Worth Public Library. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/about-nbc-5/community/reading-with-you/book-of-the-week-over-and-under-the-canyon/3006487/ | 2022-07-05T14:58:36Z | https://www.nbcdfw.com/about-nbc-5/community/reading-with-you/book-of-the-week-over-and-under-the-canyon/3006487/ | true |
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HONG KONG (AP) — Hackers claim to have obtained a trove of data on 1 billion Chinese from a Shanghai police database in a leak that, if confirmed, could be one of the largest data breaches in history.
In a post on the online hacking forum Breach Forums last week, someone using the handle “ChinaDan” offered to sell nearly 24 terabytes (24 TB) of data including what they claimed was information on 1 billion people and “several billion case records” for 10 Bitcoin, worth about $200,000.
The data purportedly includes information from the Shanghai National Police database including names, addresses, national identification numbers and mobile phone numbers as well as case details.
A sample of data seen by The Associated Press listed names, birthdates, ages and mobile numbers. One person was listed as having been born in “2020,” with their age listed as “1,” suggesting that information on minors was included in the data obtained in the breach.
The Associated Press could not immediately verify the authenticity of the data samples. Shanghai police did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
The data leak initially sparked discussion on Chinese social media platforms such as Weibo, but censors have since moved to block keyword searches for “Shanghai data leak.”
One person said they were skeptical until they managed to verify some of the personal data leaked online by attempting to search for people on Alipay using their personal information.
“Everyone, please be careful in case there are more phone scams in the future!” they said in a Weibo post.
Another person commented on Weibo that the leak means everyone is “running naked” — slang used to refer to a lack of privacy — and it’s “horrifying.”
Experts said the breach, if confirmed, would be the biggest in history.
Kendra Schaefer, a partner for technology at policy research firm Trivium China, said in a tweet that it’s “hard to parse truth from the rumor mill, but can confirm file exists.”
Such data leaks are fairly common, according to Michael Gazeley, managing director at Hong Kong-based security firm Network Box.
“There are approximately 12 billion compromised accounts posted on the Dark Web right now. That’s more than the total number of people in the world,” he said, adding that a majority of data leaks often come from the U.S.
Chester Wisniewski, principal research scientist at cybersecurity firm Sophos, said that the breach is “potentially incredibly embarrassing to the Chinese government,” and the political harm would probably outweigh damage to the people whose data was leaked.
Most of the data is similar to what advertising companies that run banner ads would have, he said.
“When you’re talking about a billion people’s information and it’s static information, it’s not about where they traveled, who they communicated with or what they were doing, then it becomes very much less interesting,” Wisniewski said.
Still, once hackers get data and put it online it’s impossible to fully remove.
“The information, once it’s unleashed, is forever out there,” Wisniewski said. “So if someone believes their information was part of this attack, they have to assume it’s forever available to anyone and they should be taking precautions to protect themselves.”
A major cryptocurrency exchange said it had stepped up verification procedures to guard against fraud attempts such as using personal information from the reported hack to take over people’s accounts.
Zhao Changpeng, CEO of Binance, a cryptocurrency exchange, said in a tweet Monday that its threat intelligence had detected the sale of “1 billion resident records.”
“This has impact on hacker detection/prevention measures, mobile numbers used for account take overs, etc.” Zhao wrote in his tweets, before saying that Binance had already stepped up verification measures.
In 2020, a major cyberattack believed to be by Russian hackers compromised several U.S. federal agencies such as the State Department, the Department of Homeland Security, telecommunications firms and defense contractors.
Last year, over 533 million Facebook users had their data published in a hacking forum after hackers scraped its data due to a vulnerability that has since been patched.
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AP journalist Emily Wang in Beijing and researcher Chen Si in Shanghai contributed to this report.
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LUGANO, Switzerland (AP) — A top U.S. diplomat on Tuesday urged allies of Ukraine to help the war-battered country meet its “immediate and urgent” needs — not only longer-term rebuilding — as scores of countries wrapped up a two-day conference aimed at helping Ukraine recover from Russia’s war, when it ends one day.
Scott Miller, the U.S. ambassador to Switzerland, added a dose of urgency to the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Lugano, at which the Ukrainian prime minister a day earlier presented a $750 billion plan to help his country both recover now — where possible — as well as in the immediate aftermath of the war and over the long term.
Many attendees pointed out that efforts were likely to take many years, and rebuilding would need to take place in several phases. Some called for support for Ukraine along the lines of the U.S. Marshall Plan for Europe after World War II — hinting of a big long-term project.
“While we recognize the importance of preparing for Ukraine’s future, all of us must also deliver on our commitments to provide Ukraine its immediate and urgent needs,” said Miller, one of many government envoys who decried Russia’s war and detailed their support for Ukraine.
Some, however, cautioned that quick fixes were unlikely.
“I really understand that we want to be ready overnight — to start tomorrow,” Swiss President Ignazio Cassis told reporters. “But we clearly declare: It is the first step of a long journey.”
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, flanked by Cassis, cautioned that his government would carefully select immediate projects for rebuilding places like schools, hospitals and other infrastructure as the war rages on because Russian forces could simply “destroy it again.”
“It will be an unfinished process,” Shmyhal said, alluding to a broader “fast recovery” in a second phase. “So we should wait for the finish of war actions, and then begin this fast recovery.”
He voiced hopes to lock down and utilize an estimated $300 billion to $500 billion in Russian-owned assets that have been frozen in many Western banks to help pay for Ukraine’s reconstruction. Such money could complement cash from Ukraine’s own — heavily strained —budget, as well as support from allies abroad.
“It’s very important for the civilized world to give the signal to Russia, as aggressor — and to other potential aggressors in the future — to understand that unprovoked aggression should be paid by this aggressor,” he said. “Russia should pay for this” recovery, he added.
A final document dubbed as the “Lugano Declaration” laid out goals to help Ukraine build back better — which it comes to government transparency, respect for the environment, and fighting corruption that has plagued the country since it split from Russia after the end of the Soviet Union three decades ago.
Many said the European Union’s plan to take in Ukraine as a member one day could help underpin that reform process.
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- After a record year for trade in 2021, global trade growth is expected to remain robust in 2022, albeit with some slow down in pace
- A new multilateralism is expected to take hold, with increasing bilateral, regional and multiparty trade deals
- The UAE signing 27 Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements is representative of the new era of multilateralism
- Developments in virtual assets, including central bank digital currencies, stand to reshape global finance, trade and investment
- Full report can be accessed and downloaded here: www.futureoftrade.com
DUBAI, UAE, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Global trade, which hit a record high of USD 28.5 trillion in 2021[1], is expected to grow steadily in 2022 and the coming years as a new era of multilateralism – underpinned by regionalisation, trade in services, innovation and sustainable trade – counters the impact of the slowing global economy, according to DMCC's latest Future of Trade 2022 report titled 'A New Era of Multilateralism'.
While trade growth may be somewhat slower in 2022 compared to 2021, overall, there is reason for optimism, notwithstanding well-flagged issues such as the fallout from the war in Ukraine and from the pandemic. Pent-up demand from the COVID-19 shock is already driving trade in goods; a rebound in trade in services is set to follow.
Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, DMCC, said: "After a record year for trade in 2021, we expect global trade growth to remain resilient in 2022, albeit with some slowdown in pace. Beyond the immediate support from a rebound in pent-up demand from the COVID-19 shock, there are also more long-term changes underway that should support cross-border trade in the years ahead – these include increased regionalism, strength in services trade, innovation, and climate politics.
"There is a joint imperative for the future of trade and the building of more crisis-resilient economies – financing the shortfalls in infrastructure and in trade finance. Tackling both in a way that is environmentally sustainable will be crucial. So too will be closing the digital divide between countries and sectors to bring the benefits of global trade to all."
A new era of multilateralism
Geopolitics, as ever, will shape the trade landscape in the 2020s, building on new developments in regionalism, bilateral trade, and global investment flows. Nationalist – as opposed to protectionist – trade policies are likely to continue to dominate. A new multilateralism is likely to take hold. Old forms of multilateralism are likely to fade, while new forms, such as increased regionalism, will drive cross-border trade in new sectors, including predominantly in digitalisation and sustainability.
Bilateral, regional, and multiparty trade deals are increasing. In the UAE, the government is aiming to sign 27 bilateral Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements with key trading partners, including eight this year, as it looks to boost trade and foreign direct investment. Elsewhere, China and Taiwan's stated bids to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, in addition to the United Kingdom's ongoing accession process, offer opportunities for trade and bilateral investment.
Under the new trade paradigm, cross-border investment and trade will become increasingly market-seeking rather than efficiency-seeking. The intersection between trade liberalisation and digital transformation will continue to be a defining juncture, and the build-up of compatible and connective networks will be critical.
Developments in virtual assets, including central bank digital currencies, stand to reshape global finance, trade, and investment. Innovative technologies continue to drive productivity gains, sustainable development, and growth accelerations around the globe. Trade and technology will continue to seek synergies in 2022 and beyond.
Feryal Ahmadi, Chief Operating Officer, DMCC, said: "Robust global trade will help build resilience, sustainability, and economic growth in 2022 and beyond by providing countries with goods and services. Global value-chain restructuring will continue to be a source of trade normalisation and of reinvigorating recovery in global growth and cross-border trade, facilitating economic diversification and allowing countries to be less dependent on a limited number of importers, exporters, and sectors."
The Future of Trade 2022 report puts forward a number of key recommendations to business and government:
Policy recommendations for businesses:
- Increased information sharing through telecommunications (including through both traditional and new technologies). This would help anticipate, buffer, and manage unexpected shocks (including geopolitical tensions and natural disasters).
- Streamlining and digitalising trade facilitation processes. Faster and increasingly automated customs procedures and processes should be adopted to help offset the persistent increase in trade costs.
- Broaden and diversify inter-business credit. This would mitigate against risks. Firms and financial intermediaries should coordinate to tackle exposures within supply chains through enhanced inter-company credit.
- In coordination with the government, there should be an increased strategic emphasis on economic diversification to support resilience and sustainable initiatives against oil-price shocks and climate-related uncertainty in production.
Policy recommendations for governments:
- Continue to prioritise filling trade financing gaps, including through export credit agencies, the expansion of working capital programmes, and new facilities to support SME exporters.
- Trade promotion should be a key policy priority. Thinner trade relationships should be prioritised with a view to the fact that, as bilateral trade flows increase, the associated bilateral trade flows associated with the country pair tend to fall.
- Government-guaranteed bank loans should be used to purchase trade receivables and inject cash into supply chains. Additionally, these guaranteed loans could be securitised and financed by a central-bank facility.
- Increase logistics performance. Reduce trade costs through greater efficiency of customs and border clearance, improved quality of trade and transport infrastructure, and ease of arranging competitively priced shipments.
Three tectonic shifts
According to the research, the new era of multilateralism will be shaped by three tectonic shifts in the global economy.
Firstly, there will be a natural migration towards lifting barriers as countries become increasingly sensitive to the costs of protectionism, which many countries saw de facto when the pandemic froze global trade.
Secondly, inflation will continue to climb and central bank policy-tightening will become more pronounced to combat the rise in prices. This makes borrowing more expensive worldwide, lowering import demand and deteriorating export competitiveness.
Finally, global trade will be impacted by the climate crisis in terms of both the economic shocks and opportunities it will bring. While government intervention may be needed to limit potential economic losses, we should see increased demand growth for sustainable goods in both developed and developing economies, creating new opportunities for sustainable trade.
Report launch
During the launch event, which was held at Asia House in London, United Kingdom, global trade experts joined a panel discussion to share their views on the report. Speakers included Pascal Lamy, former Director-General, World Trade Organization (WTO), and panelits from Standard Chartered Bank, Oliver Wyman, Hitachi and Pernod Ricard.
The Future of Trade is DMCC's biennial flagship research on the changing nature of global trade. It examines the impact of technology, global economic trends, and geopolitics on the future of trade, with a focus on trade growth, supply chains, trade finance, infrastructure, and sustainability. With updated scenarios for how trade will develop in the 2020s, the report is relevant for any reader involved in trade, trade policy, international investment, and the operation of businesses with global value chains.
To read the full report by DMCC, please visit: www.futureoftrade.com
[1] UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
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National parks hold a special place in many hearts.
Fly fishing, camping, and wildlife, it’s all part of the experience. But keeping the parks pristine while accommodating around 300 million visitors each year can present a challenge.
“We’re trying to keep them up to date, up running, this one we finally had to give up on,” Caleb Waters, a facility manager at Rocky Mountain National Park, said of a bathroom in one of the campgrounds. “They’re just outdated sinks. It’s very difficult to find parts for them.”
Estimates show the National Park Service (NPS) currently has an estimated $21.8 billion in deferred maintenance and repair needs at its national parks.
“Those are not going to be super sexy projects. Doing wastewater treatment plants, redoing plumbing,” Charles F. “Chuck” Sams III, the director of the National Park Service, said.
Sams was recently briefed on some of the projects going on at Rocky Mountain National Park, including upgrades to the Moraine Park Campground. Some infrastructure there has not been upgraded since it was built in the 1960s. He also learned about some fire mitigation and repair efforts, following a few wildfires that had entered the park in previous years.
“For several decades now, we’ve been discussing climate change as an existential threat to our well-being,” Sams said. “We have to figure out ways to plan around that, plan resiliency and adaptation. A great example is what happened at Yellowstone and that massive 500-year flood event. We may see more of those.”
“The national parks are protected areas that are sort of remarkable natural spaces but that also oftentimes means that they’re more vulnerable,” Lauren Gifford, a global climate policy expert and affiliate faculty at Metropolitan State University of Denver, said. “You have increasing amounts of visitors coming to already vulnerable areas that have had significant delays in maintenance, not enough funding for decades. It’s a little bit of a perfect storm.”
Gifford said we don’t want to love these places to death.
“And that’s what's happening in a lot of national parks,” she said. “The longer we defer maintenance of things like restrooms and parking lots, the more that's going to get passed on to individuals.”
“It’s very important that we have this investment both by the Great American Outdoors Act and by the bipartisan infrastructure law, but it's not going to cover everything we need to do,” Sams said.
He said moving forward, building resilient infrastructure that can last for generations is key. This could look like building campsites farther from wetlands, or relocating power lines underground to reduce damage caused by wind, falling branches, or wildfire.
“Using social science, using good general environmental science, having strong engineering, and then being able to apply all of those different types of quantity and quality of information together so we have a resilient infrastructure,” Sams said. | https://www.wtvr.com/news/national/national-park-service-has-21-8-billion-worth-of-backlogged-repairs | 2022-07-05T15:02:18Z | https://www.wtvr.com/news/national/national-park-service-has-21-8-billion-worth-of-backlogged-repairs | false |
Industry-leading customer support for ftwilliam.com recognized as winner in the Customer Service and Success Team of the Year category
NEW YORK, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S. today announced that ftwilliam.com's (FTW) outstanding customer service has earned a gold Globee Award in the 7th Annual 2022 American Best in Business Awards.
ftwilliam.com is a leading provider of software and services to retirement plan service providers, which offers modern, cloud-based employee benefits software, including retirement plan documents, government forms, compliance testing, and reporting and distribution tracking. FTW is the market leader in Form 5500 software based on DOL/5500 filings. FTW's customers include eight of the ten largest retirement plan administration firms and seven of the top ten accounting firms in the US.
ftwilliam.com's industry-leading customer support differentiates it from competitors in the market and is the major reason for FTW's high NPS (Net Promoter Score). Other key differentiators for FTW relative to its competitors are: 100% SaaS; easy-to-use and intuitive software; and full integration between modules leading to greater efficiency and profitability for retirement plan service providers. All customer support team members have professional industry credentials from retirement plan industry associations, and their proven retirement plan expertise is another reason for FTW's high customer satisfaction and retention rates.
"Our customer support team is the reason behind FTW's continued success, and we are honored they were recognized for a Globee," said Rocco Impreveduto, Vice President of Transactional, Retirement and eCommerce at Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S. "As we continue scaling our expert solutions, FTW's customer support team will remain committed to providing top-notch support and expert assistance to our customers."
The American Best in Business Awards are open to all organizations with at least one or more offices in the United States of America. All organizations operating in the U.S.A. – large to small and startups, government, public and private, for-profit, and non-profit – are eligible to submit nominations to the American Best in Business Awards in a wide range of categories honoring achievement in every aspect of business + work life. More than 70 judges from a wide spectrum of industry experts participated in the judging process.
See the complete list of 2022 winners here: https://globeeawards.com/american-business-awards/winners/
About Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S.
Wolters Kluwer (WKL) is a global leader in professional information, software solutions, and services for the healthcare; tax and accounting; governance, risk, and compliance; and legal and regulatory sectors. We help our customers make critical decisions every day by providing expert solutions that combine deep domain knowledge with specialized technology and services.
Wolters Kluwer reported 2021 annual revenues of €4.8 billion. The group serves customers in over 180 countries, maintains operations in over 40 countries, and employs approximately 19,800 people worldwide. The company is headquartered in Alphen aan den Rijn, the Netherlands.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Frankfurter-munching phenom Joey “Jaws” Chestnut put a protester in a chokehold while gobbling his way to a 15th win Monday at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest, powering down 63 hot dogs and buns at the annual exhibition of excess.
In a decisive chowdown comeback, women’s record-holder Miki Sudo downed 40 wieners and buns to win the women’s title after skipping last year’s frank fest because she was pregnant.
A spectator wearing a Darth Vader mask rushed the stage, momentarily disrupting the competition. Chestnut put the protester in a brief chokehold before contest officials hurried over and escorted the intruder away.
Another protester in a white stormtrooper mask had also snuck behind the competitors and hoisted a sign saying, “Expose Smithfield’s Deathstar.” Smithfield manufactures Nathan’s famous hotdogs.
After the altercation, Chestnut went back to the task at hand: Devouring more hot dogs.
Monday marked the contest’s return to its traditional location outside Nathan’s flagship shop in Brooklyn’s Coney Island neighborhood. The event was relocated in 2020 and last year because of the coronavirus pandemic.
“It’s beautiful to be back here” in front of a throng of spectators, Chestnut told ESPN after his feat, which the 38-year-old managed while wearing a surgical boot because of a leg injury.
“It hurts, but I was in the zone for a little bit. I was ignoring it,” said Chestnut, but the pain eventually slowed his pace in the 10-minute competition.
Last year, the Westfield, Indiana, resident topped his own record by consuming 76 franks and buns.
Sudo, of Tampa, Florida, set the women’s record at 48 1/2 weiners and buns in 2020, before taking last year off while expecting. She and Nick Wehry — a fellow competitive eater whom she met through the Nathan’s contest in 2018 — welcomed son Max on July 8, 2021.
From dad’s arms, the baby watched his 36-year-old mother notch her eighth Nathan’s win. She told ESPN afterward that she hoped he would someday take a message away from it.
“I want to set an example,” she said, “to do things that you love and push yourself to your absolute limits and, when things get difficult, to still give it a try. And, you know, you might actually just come out victorious.”
Sudo then took over parenting duties while Wehry tried for the men’s title.
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Industry-leading customer support for ftwilliam.com recognized as winner in the Customer Service and Success Team of the Year category
NEW YORK, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S. today announced that ftwilliam.com's (FTW) outstanding customer service has earned a gold Globee Award in the 7th Annual 2022 American Best in Business Awards.
ftwilliam.com is a leading provider of software and services to retirement plan service providers, which offers modern, cloud-based employee benefits software, including retirement plan documents, government forms, compliance testing, and reporting and distribution tracking. FTW is the market leader in Form 5500 software based on DOL/5500 filings. FTW's customers include eight of the ten largest retirement plan administration firms and seven of the top ten accounting firms in the US.
ftwilliam.com's industry-leading customer support differentiates it from competitors in the market and is the major reason for FTW's high NPS (Net Promoter Score). Other key differentiators for FTW relative to its competitors are: 100% SaaS; easy-to-use and intuitive software; and full integration between modules leading to greater efficiency and profitability for retirement plan service providers. All customer support team members have professional industry credentials from retirement plan industry associations, and their proven retirement plan expertise is another reason for FTW's high customer satisfaction and retention rates.
"Our customer support team is the reason behind FTW's continued success, and we are honored they were recognized for a Globee," said Rocco Impreveduto, Vice President of Transactional, Retirement and eCommerce at Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S. "As we continue scaling our expert solutions, FTW's customer support team will remain committed to providing top-notch support and expert assistance to our customers."
The American Best in Business Awards are open to all organizations with at least one or more offices in the United States of America. All organizations operating in the U.S.A. – large to small and startups, government, public and private, for-profit, and non-profit – are eligible to submit nominations to the American Best in Business Awards in a wide range of categories honoring achievement in every aspect of business + work life. More than 70 judges from a wide spectrum of industry experts participated in the judging process.
See the complete list of 2022 winners here: https://globeeawards.com/american-business-awards/winners/
About Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S.
Wolters Kluwer (WKL) is a global leader in professional information, software solutions, and services for the healthcare; tax and accounting; governance, risk, and compliance; and legal and regulatory sectors. We help our customers make critical decisions every day by providing expert solutions that combine deep domain knowledge with specialized technology and services.
Wolters Kluwer reported 2021 annual revenues of €4.8 billion. The group serves customers in over 180 countries, maintains operations in over 40 countries, and employs approximately 19,800 people worldwide. The company is headquartered in Alphen aan den Rijn, the Netherlands.
Wolters Kluwer shares are listed on Euronext Amsterdam (WKL) and are included in the AEX and Euronext 100 indices. Wolters Kluwer has a sponsored Level 1 American Depositary Receipt (ADR) program. The ADRs are traded on the over-the-counter market in the U.S. (WTKWY).
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A rapist was caught after his teenage victim secretly recorded him carrying out the attack.
Craig McWhirter, 30, forced himself on the 19 year-old at the Dakota Hotel in Glasgow city centre.
The young woman managed at the time to capture a harrowing audio recording on her phone which was played to jurors.
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In it, the distressed victim could be heard repeatedly begging: "Please, please stop..."
She also pleaded to go to sleep, but burly McWhirter insisted she was "in his bed".
The sex attacker was today convicted of rape at the High Court in Glasgow.
McWhirter had earlier tried to dodge justice by failing to appear for an earlier scheduled trial in Edinburgh last September.
He went AWOL before being arrested on a warrant later that month.
McWhirter repeatedly shook his head as the guilty verdict was delivered.
Lord Scott remanded him in custody pending sentencing next month.
The court heard how the victim had been working as an escort at the time and had agreed to meet McWhirter at the hotel for money on July 22 2019.
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The pair initially had consensual sex and were later seen together standing outside.
It was after returning to the room that McWhirter then raped the young woman.
In the recording, she was also heard complaining of being in pain.
The tearful victim was eventually able to alert hotel staff to what had happened.
She was described as "pale and shaken" while stating she had been raped.
She had to call her father to come and collect her.
After McWhirter was held by police, he was played the recording the woman captured.
When it was put to him she was crying "no" and "stop", McWhirter stated: "It sounds like that, aye."
But, he went on to claim: "I do not rape folk."
In her speech to jurors, prosecutor Tracey Brown said the evidence against McWhirter was "quite compelling".
She also stated: "No means no whatever you do for a living."
After the verdict, Miss Brown revealed McWhirter was a first offender.
Lord Scott adjourned sentencing for reports.
He told jurors: "Some of what you had to listen to was no doubt distressing and upsetting, but you will understand why you had to hear it.
"It was done because it had to be done."
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8 hurt, some critically, in July 4 Minneapolis park shooting
Published: Jul. 5, 2022 at 9:46 AM CDT|Updated: 19 minutes ago
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Eight people were wounded, some critically, in a shooting in a Minneapolis park during unofficial Fourth of July celebrations.
Police say the shooting took place about 11:30 p.m. Monday at Boom Island Park.
Kaayla Laanaee says she and others were watching people light fireworks when she heard a series of gunshots.
First responders converged on the park and police began investigating. Minneapolis Park Police say there was no formal July Fourth event or fireworks at the park, but that people had gathered there to celebrate the holiday.
Police say no one is in custody. Authorities have not released details about the eight who were taken to hospitals.
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What began as a beloved July 4th tradition ended in tragedy after a gunman opened fire on a holiday parade in the Chicago suburb of Highland Park, Ill., on Monday morning, killing six people and injuring dozens more.
Robert E. Crimo III is the suspected shooter, Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering told Morning Edition on Tuesday morning. She said charges are expected shortly.
Police first identified Crimo — who is 22 according to the Highland Park Police Department and 21 according to the FBI — as a person of interest on Monday. He was taken into custody later that night, after an hourslong manhunt when a police officer pulled him over for a traffic stop.
Authorities have said that the suspect used a high-powered rifle to fire on the crowd from the roof of a nearby business, which he allegedly accessed with an unsecured ladder that was attached to the building.
The suspect is not a resident of Highland Park and obtained the gun legally, Rotering told Morning Edition, in what she described as a breach of local law.
That's because in 2013, Highland Park became one of the first localities to pass a ban on weapons like semi-automatic rifles and large-capacity magazines. But as Rotering noted, laws differ in cities throughout Illinois and neighboring states like Wisconsin and Indiana. She is calling for more widespread collaboration between states to prevent similar tragedies from unfolding in more hometowns.
"We know that in so many of these mass shootings that are now becoming weekly events that the guns are being obtained legally," she said. "That should tell all of us that the laws aren't doing their job, if people can't go out to enjoy a 4th of July parade with their grandparents without fear. We don't need to become a nation that is so militarized that we can't enjoy the freedoms that people fought for 246 years ago."
Here's what else we know so far:
The suspected gunman had posted violent imagery online
The suspected gunman is an aspiring rapper who goes by the name "Awake the Rapper" and posts music videos on YouTube and other social media platforms.
NPR's Cheryl Corley tells Morning Edition that some of those videos are "ominous and violent," including one that shows a stick figure with an automatic rifle and a person lying in a pool of blood. Another shows a person in a classroom pulling on a tactical helmet and vest and reaching into a backpack.
Those videos have since been taken down, Corley reports.
Rotering, the mayor, told NBC that she doesn't believe the suspect was previously known to police, but that several of his online posts "reflected a plan and a desire to commit carnage for a long time in advance."
She also said she knew him when he was a Cub Scout and she was the Cub Scout leader.
His family is known in the community, according to Corley. His father runs a convenience store in the area and ran for mayor of Highland Park in 2019, losing to Rotering by more than a 2-to-1 margin.
He was taken into custody after a police chase
Crimo, then a person of interest, was taken into custody some eight hours after the shooting took place.
Highland Park Police Chief Lou Jogmen said at a Monday evening briefing that an officer spotted him driving a silver Honda Fit in north Chicago and pulled him over in a traffic stop. The man tried to flee but the officer called in backup and, after a brief pursuit, apprehended him without incident.
Rotering told Morning Edition that she understands the suspect was able to elude police for so long by "driving all over the place."
"I think they were able to get to him at some point with the unbelievable collaboration of several agencies, municipal police departments, the FBI, the ATF, the Illinois State Police," she added.
Notably, Monday's shooting came in the wake of high-profile mass shootings in New York and Texas, and as outrage continued to build over the police killing of 25-year-old Jayland Walker in Akron, Ohio, last week.
Speaking to Morning Edition about that case on Tuesday, Brookings Institution fellow Rashawn Ray drew a distinction between the way that police apprehended Walker, who is Black, and white criminal suspects like Crimo.
"The important point is that Jayland Walker was unarmed at the time that he was killed, and a lot of people consider that to be overkill, compared to a white man who recently killed police officers, compared to just yesterday on Independence Day, a person who shoots into a crowd of people, kills people and is apprehended peacefully," he said.
The majority of those injured were treated for gunshot wounds
Those who were wounded in Monday's shooting ranged in age from 8 to 85 years old, including four or five children.
Member station WBEZ reports that dozens of people were taken to several area hospitals, and that while the vast majority were treated for gunshot wounds, some suffered injuries while escaping the chaotic scene.
Dr. Brigham Temple of Highland Park Hospital said that 25 of the 26 people treated there were gunshot victims, and that 19 of them had been treated and released.
Highland Park Fire Chief Joe Schrage has said that crews on the scene responded quickly, and witnesses helped tie tourniquets.
Details are emerging about the victims
Five of the six victims in the attack were adults who died at the scene, according to Lake County Coroner Jennifer Banek, and the sixth victim died at a local hospital.
Some have been publicly identified by their loved ones.
Those include Nicolas Toledo, who came from Mexico several months ago to stay with his family. His granddaughter, Xochil Toledo, told WBEZ that they had been enjoying the parade when bullets started raining toward them.
Three of them struck her grandfather. Another hit her father in the arm as he was trying to shield him. Her boyfriend was shot in the back as he tried to run away.
"He was the one who saved all of our lives," she said of her grandfather. "It would have gone to me, my boyfriend or my cousins."
The family has created a GoFundMe page to raise money for funeral expenses. The fundraiser honors the "father of eight and grandfather to many" as loving, creative, adventurous and funny.
"As a family we are broken, and numb," they wrote. "Our condolences go out to all the other families who lost a [loved] one today."
North Shore Congregation Israel announced in a statement that one of the victims was Jacki Sundheim, whom it described as a lifelong congregant and a longtime member of their staff.
"Jacki's work, kindness and warmth touched us all, from her early days teaching at the Gates of Learning Preschool to guiding innumerable among us through life's moments of joy and sorrow as our Events and B'nei Mitzvah Coordinator — all of this with tireless dedication," the synagogue wrote.
It added that "there are no words sufficient to express the depth of our grief for Jacki's death and sympathy for her family and loved ones."
Witness describe the chaotic scene
Monday's July 4th parade was the suburb's first since before the pandemic. The scene quickly turned to one of fear and panic when the shooter began firing around 10:14 a.m. local time, according to authorities.
It's not clear exactly how many shots were fired, but several witnesses say they heard 20 to 25 shots in rapid succession.
Jessica Antes, one of the emcees of the parade, tells Morning Edition that it took a moment for people to realize what was happening.
"We were like 10, 15 minutes into it, and literally my co-host Ryan and I we looked at each other were like: that's got to be fireworks right? Somebody setting off fireworks,'" she recalls. "And then we saw just people just scattering and screaming."
Miles Zaremski also told NPR that he initially mistook the gunshots for a car backfiring or fireworks. Then came the stampede.
"And then I gingerly went a little bit forward, and all of a sudden I see blood on the cement, he said. "And I see individuals in pools of blood ... and I knew there was a mass shooting."
Alexander Sandoval, who had gone to the parade with his family and their dog, told NPR it was a terrifying day.
"I put my son and little brother and the puppy in the garbage dumpster, and ran back to look for my partner and I saw people on the ground shot," Sandoval recalled. "And all I wanted to do was get my phone, call, make sure we'd get reunited and get out of there."
The holiday saw half a dozen mass shootings
The incident at the Highland Park parade was one of several mass shootings that took place across the country on the 4th of July.
According to a tracker from the Gun Violence Archive, one person was killed and a total of 18 injured in five other mass shootings in Massachusetts, California, Missouri, Virginia and Chicago.
The nonprofit defines mass shootings as incidents in which a minimum of four victims (excluding the shooter) are shot and either injured or killed. By their count, there have already been 314 mass shootings in the U.S. this year.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — After watching Jesús Aguilar and Jesús Sánchez hit late-inning home runs to win games for the Miami Marlins over the weekend, Bryan De La Cruz was happy to get a similar chance Monday.
He made the most of it.
De La Cruz hit a two-run homer off the foul pole in the 10th inning to keep the Miami’s domination of the Washington Nationals going with a 3-2 victory.
“Just being able to do that with one swing, just put your team ahead, it’s a wonderful feeling,” he said through an interpreter. “It feels great just to do it for the whole team.”
The Marlins won the rare 11:05 a.m. start by beating the Nationals for the 12th time in 13 games this year, including seven in a row. They extended their winning streak to five and moved two games back of .500 at nearly the halfway point despite going 26-39 against everyone else.
“Essentially it seems that we’ve scored with these guys,” manager Don Mattingly said. “We seemed to have getting the outs we need to and getting some big hits when we need to.”
De La Cruz became the latest Miami player to come up with a big hit during this run, after Sánchez hit a go-ahead two-run home run in the ninth Sunday and Aguilar homered and doubled Saturday. His fifth homer this season came off Tanner Rainey (1-3), who also gave up Sánchez’s shot to right less than 24 hours earlier.
It was the first time De La Cruz homered in the ninth inning or later in his major league career.
Miami’s Braxton Garrett cruised through seven innings on 61 pitches before things got away from him in the eighth. His first and only walk proved costly when Ehire Adrianza stole second and scored on Luis Garcia’s RBI single that sent Garrett to the showers.
“I was just efficient early,” Garrett said. “I was 0-1 a lot. And also our bullpen’s a little taxed. Our late-game guys have gone I think it was three days in a row, and it was in the back of my mind to try and get a few more innings out just for the bullpen.”
With top relievers Anthony Bass, Steven Okert and Tanner Scott unavailable after each pitching three days in a row, Mattingly pieced together eight outs with Zach Pop, Jimmy Yacabonis and Dylan Floro. Yacabonis (1-1) got the win after pitching a scoreless ninth, and Floro picked up his second save in as many days — his first two this season.
Washington’s Patrick Corbin made quick work of the Marlins for much of his seven innings, scattering eight hits and striking out four with one walk. The only run he gave up came in the third, when Luke Williams reached on a bunt single, advanced on Billy Hamilton’s sacrifice and scored on Jesús Aguilar’s single.
Corbin, one of baseball’s worst pitchers earlier this season, has a 2.37 ERA and 22 strikeouts in 19 innings over his past three starts.
“He’s been attacking the strike zone,” manager Dave Martinez said. “He’s actually throwing the slider a little harder, and it looks like his fastball coming in, so it’s been very effective.”
PATRIOTIC CRUZ
While Garrett was fired up to pitch on the Fourth of July, Washington’s Nelson Cruz celebrated the holiday in style with red, white and blue Stars and Stripes cleats.
DOUBLE TROUBLE
The Nationals grounded into three double plays, adding to their major league-leading total of 80 this season. One of those scored a run in the 10th, with second baseman Joey Wendle making a backhand flip from his glove to shortstop Miguel Rojas while falling after nabbing Garcia’s grounder.
SOTO PINCH-HITS
While Juan Soto was not in the Nationals lineup, the superstar outfielder pinch-hit in the eighth inning and drew a walk a day after leaving the game with tightness in his left calf. He was pulled immediately for a pinch-runner.
“He felt good enough to hit, but he couldn’t run and we didn’t want him to run,” Martinez said. “He got on base for us, and we had to get him out of there.”
Soto said an MRI did not show damage, and he figures he’ll take it day by day.
“Everything was fine,” Soto said. “They said it’s just a little tight, so just going to take a couple days and see how it goes.”
TRAINER’S ROOM
Marlins: 1B Garrett Cooper was not in the lineup after taking misstep during the game Sunday. … Wendle, on an every-other-day playing schedule since returning Friday from a monthlong absence with a strained right hamstring, pinch hit.
Nationals: While Soto’s MRI showed good news, a look at Jackson Tetreault’s sore right throwing shoulder showed a stress fracture. The team put him on the 15-day inured list and called up RHP Jordan Weems.
UP NEXT
Marlins: RHP Sandy Alcantara (8-3, 1.95 ERA) makes his first start in July after being named NL pitcher of the month for June against RHP Noah Syndergaard (5-6, 3.86) and the Los Angeles Angels Angels on Tuesday in the opener of a two-game series in Miami.
Nationals: RHP Paolo Espino (0-1, 2.80) starts at LHP Christopher Sanchez and the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday in the start of a three-game series.
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What we know about the Highland Park shooting suspect
By Dakin Andone and Curt Devine, CNN
Hours after gunfire interrupted the Highland Park, Illinois, July Fourth parade, killing six people and wounding dozens more, police apprehended the man they believe was responsible.
Robert “Bobby” E. Crimo III, 22, has yet to be formally charged in the shooting, which authorities have said they believe he carried out by climbing onto the rooftop of a nearby business and opening fire on the parade minutes after it started, sending parade-goers fleeing for safety.
He was taken into custody soon after police publicly identified him as a “person of interest” who the FBI said was “being sought for his alleged involvement in the shooting of multiple individuals” at Highland Park’s Independence Day parade. Police captured him near Lake Forest, Illinois, after he led police on a brief chase when a North Chicago police officer attempted a traffic stop.
After he was apprehended, authorities also referred to Crimo as a “suspect,” a term which, in this case, was “synonymous” with “person of interest,” Christopher Covelli, spokesperson for the Lake County Major Crime Task Force, said.
Law enforcement officials “processed a significant amount of digital evidence today which helped lead investigators in this direction,” he said.
“This individual is believed to have been responsible for what happened and the investigation will continue,” Covelli said.
Here’s what we know about him.
Follow live updates: Suspect in custody after deadly Illinois July Fourth parade shooting
He legally obtained the weapon used, mayor tells CNN
Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering believes the weapon used by the suspected shooter Monday was purchased legally, she told CNN’s Adrienne Broaddus Tuesday.
Covelli previously said firearm evidence was found on the rooftop of a business near the shooting, describing the gun as a “high-powered rifle.” At the time, authorities were working to trace the firearm to find out who purchased it and its origins, according to Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives spokesperson Kim Nerheim.
A total of 26 patients — who range in age from 8 to 85 — were received at Highland Park Hospital, said Dr. Brigham Temple, medical director of the NorthShore University Health System. Four or five patients were children, Temple said.
Nineteen of the 25 gunshot victims were treated and have been discharged, he said.
He posted violent imagery online
The suspected shooter posted music on several major streaming platforms under the pseudonym Awake the Rapper, and he apparently made and posted music videos online featuring ominous lyrics and animated scenes of gun violence.
In one video titled “Are you Awake,” a cartoon animation of a stick-figure shooter resembling the suspect’s appearance is seen wearing tactical gear and carrying out an attack with a rifle. Crimo, seen with multicolored hair and face tattoos, narrates, “I need to just do it. It is my destiny.”
In another video titled “Toy Soldier, a similar stick-figure resembling the suspect is depicted lying face down on the floor in a pool of his own blood, surrounded by police officers with their guns drawn.
Several of the suspect’s online postings “reflected a plan and a desire to commit carnage for a long time in advance,” Mayor Rotering said in an interview with NBC’s Hoda Kotb on “Today.
“And it’s one of those things where you step back and you say, what happened? How did somebody become this angry and hateful,” she said, “to then take it out on innocent people who literally were just having a family day out?”
His uncle saw no warning signs
Rotering knew the suspect years ago, when she was his Cub Scout pack leader, she said, telling CNN, “Many years ago, he was just a little boy, a quiet little boy that I knew.”
“It breaks my heart. I see this picture and through the tattoos, I see the little boy,” she said. “I don’t know what got him to this point.”
The suspect’s uncle, Paul A. Crimo, was “heartbroken” to learn his nephew was believed to be responsible for Monday’s shooting, telling CNN,” There were no signs that I saw that would make him do this.”
The suspect lived in an apartment behind a house in Highwood, Illinois, owned by his father, said Paul Crimo, who also lives at the house. He last saw his nephew Sunday evening, he said, sitting on a recliner in the house and looking on his computer.
“Everything was as normal,” he said.
To his knowledge, Crimo did not have a job, Paul Crimo told CNN, though he worked at Panera Bread before the Covid-19 pandemic. Paul Crimo said he had never seen the suspect engage in violence or concerning behavior. He didn’t know of his nephew’s political views, either, describing him as a “quiet” person.
“He’s usually on his own. He’s a lonely, quiet person. He keeps everything to himself.”
The suspect’s father and Paul Crimo’s brother, Robert Crimo Jr., previously ran for mayor, he said. “We are good people here, and to have this is devastating.”
“I’m so heartbroken for all the families who lost their lives,” Paul Crimo said.
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Which squeaky dog toy is best?
With heightened senses, dogs are keen when it comes to sounds. A good squeaky dog toy provides sensory engagement that will keep your pup entertained. The squeak is twofold, helping you get your pup’s attention before you throw the toy and then keeping that attention once chewing commences.
If you’re looking for a squeaky toy for your furry pal, take a look at the adorable Zippy Paws Woodland Friends Hide-and-Seek Chipmunks With Log Set, which doubles as a puzzle box.
What to know before you buy a squeaky dog toy
Types of squeaky toys
Take a look at the toys your dog engages with most often to determine which of these squeaky toys your pup will enjoy best.
- Plush: This is a soft, lightweight toy often designed to look like an animal or a character from popular culture. The inside is filled with stuffing or crinkle materials. It’s cute and cuddly but not durable for heavy chewers.
- Ball: This is a simple, straightforward toy that works great for fetch. It’s usually made from durable nylon or rubber, but some have fuzzy exteriors.
- Bone/stick: This one is either designed to look like a dog bone or a long stick. It is a popular one for dogs who like to entertain themselves. It’s constructed from nylon or rubber and designed for dogs that do a lot of chewing.
Treat dispensers
Some dog toy lines are designed to pull double duty, functioning as a toy and a treat dispenser. The idea is that a dog can play with the toy as it is or you can secure a dog treat or snack on the inside. This turns the toy into a puzzle your dog has to figure out.
Treat-dispensing toys can hold a dog’s attention longer, but they also need to be washed regularly. Depending on the style of the toy and the treat you put inside, it can also get a little messy. You’ll want to regulate use to areas where furniture or carpets won’t get ruined.
Toy size
Your dog’s age and weight impact what size toy you should get. It’s also important to take note if your dog is an aggressive chewer. Some squeaky toys are more durable and designed for rougher chewing.
When it comes to a toy such as a ball, smaller dogs do better with a diameter of about 1.75-2 inches while medium and larger dogs can handle a diameter of about 2.5-3 inches. A small dog is usually under 30 pounds and a large dog is usually over 50 pounds.
What to look for in a quality squeaky dog toy
Durability
The biggest complaint when it comes to chew toys is durability. Too often, a squeaky toy works great for a day or so but doesn’t hold up well over time. The best squeaky dog toys are well-made. This can mean strong fabric and stitching to prevent a plush toy from coming apart. For rubber or nylon toys, durability means your dog won’t be able to pull off chunks that then become choking hazards.
Dental benefits
While you want a squeaky dog toy to be durable, toys that are too hard can be harmful to your dog’s teeth. This is one of the benefits of plush toys. If you want a toy that isn’t just safe for teeth but will also clean them, look for materials that are tough with a little give. For example, rubber with grooves will benefit gum health.
Multipack sets
A set that comes with two to five toys is great for households with more than one dog but it also gives you more bang for your buck. This is especially true if your dog is an aggressive chewer. When one toy falls apart, simply grab another.
Some multipacks come with the same toy, such as a ball, in several colors. Other packs feature different toy styles or character types.
How much you can expect to spend on a squeaky dog toy
A single squeaky dog toy costs $5-$20 and a multipack of squeaky dog toys costs $8-$30. Plush toys tend to cost more than hard toys.
Squeaky dog toy FAQ
How do you know if a dog toy is nontoxic?
A. Rubber is natural and nontoxic. If you’re considering squeaky toys made from mixed materials, look for toys that are made without lead, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), Phthalates and Bisphenol A (BPA).
How regularly should dog toys be cleaned?
A. Dog toys that are used frequently should be cleaned two to three times a week. Hard toys can be washed in the sink and some plush toys can go in the washing machine.
What’s the best squeaky dog toy to buy?
Top squeaky dog toy
Zippy Paws Woodland Friends Hide-and-Seek Chipmunks With Log Set
What you need to know: This set comes with three mini plush chipmunks that squeak and “hide” inside a plush log.
What you’ll love: It’s well-made and great for all dog breeds or sizes. The chipmunks are cute and getting them out of the log gives your dog a puzzle to solve without the mess of treats.
What you should consider: It’s durable compared to other plush toys but not durable overall. It’s not recommended for aggressive chewers.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Chewy
Top squeaky dog toy for the money
ZippyPaws Skinny Peltz Squeaky Plush Set of Three
What you need to know: This set comes with three 18-inch plush toys including a fox, raccoon and squirrel.
What you’ll love: They are great for puppies and small to medium dogs. Everything is mess-free and lasts longer because there is no stuffing. Each toy is well-made and has a squeaker inside.
What you should consider: These are not crinkle toys.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Chewy
Worth checking out
Eastblue Squeaky Rubber Ball For Aggressive Chewers
What you need to know: This football-shaped rubber ball is 5.4 inches long and 3.1 inches wide. It comes in blue, green, pink or yellow.
What you’ll love: It’s great for puppies and dogs of all sizes. It’s constructed from natural, nontoxic rubber and grooved to make it easier for your dog to pick up and maneuver.
What you should consider: It’s very durable but not inscrutable.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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BOONE, N.C., July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Waya Health today announced one of the largest single deployments of virtual reality within a U.S. healthcare system, company president Joe Morgan, MD, said.
Waya Health makes one of largest single deployments of virtual reality in a U.S. healthcare system, at VHA.
The project entails implementation of Waya Health's immersive virtual reality (VR) creative arts therapy application across 56 Veterans Health Administration (VHA) medical centers, from New York City to Los Angeles, and Spokane to Miami.
"We are proud to provide the VHA with a unified system that promotes many ways of veterans healing, virtually," Dr. Morgan said.
Under its $1.8 million contract with VHA, Waya Health shipped more than 350 VR systems with its proprietary software to VHA medical centers in 34 states and Puerto Rico. The company also is providing training, technical support, and software upgrades over the course of the two-year contract.
"The potential for immersive technology, specifically VR, to positively impact the lives of our staff and veterans is endless," said Anne Lord Bailey, PharmD, director of Clinical Tech Innovation and co-lead of VHA Extended Reality Network. "From helping address pain to empowering rehabilitation, we are seeing veterans engage in their care in really powerful ways. Creative arts therapy VR has been no exception."
Creative arts therapies promote physical, emotional, psychological, and social rehabilitation. They also help to relieve pain and other symptoms related to terminal illnesses.
The VR creative arts therapy modules that Waya Health developed and VHA is using include painting, dancing, drama, and playing musical instruments in addition to evidence-based relaxation environments.
VHA began using and testing Waya Health's technology in 2018 in a variety of clinical situations in its hospitals and community living centers, including pain relief, mental health, and clinical assessments.
"VHA has been an incredible embracer of innovation," Dr. Morgan said. "They're light years ahead of the rest of healthcare with a system-wide, integrated, virtual reality system. They're going to reap the benefits in terms of outcomes, from a cost standpoint, and in terms of the kinds of care they're able to provide."
"As clinicians, we understand that giving the same quality of care that we did yesterday is never going to be good enough. We are always trying to raise the bar and find new ways of improving care. At Waya, we are making it easy for innovative healthcare institutions to leverage virtual reality to accomplish just that!"
A pioneer and leading innovator in the use of virtual reality in healthcare, Waya Health was founded by board-certified physicians in Boone, NC, in 2016. The Waya Health Platform improves patient outcomes, lowers costs, and increases revenue across multiple clinical settings – all while reducing the need for drug therapies, including pain medication. The truth is, most patients would rather be somewhere else. With Waya, they can be.
VHA IE is the catalyst for enabling the discovery and spread of mission-drive health care innovation to advance care delivery and service that exceeds expectations, restores hope, and builds trust within the veteran community. As part of the VHA Office of Discovery, Education and Affiliate Networks (DEAN), VHA IE leverages the collective power of innovation champions across VA, academia, non-profit organizations, and industry to operationalize innovation in the nation's largest integration healthcare system.
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Pictured: Teenagers found GUILTY of killing father after they mocked him for looking like Ant McPartlin as he walked home from the pub with his partner
- Daniel Humble, 35, was repeatedly kicked on the floor and left with head injury
- He had been out with partner Adele Stubbs in Cramlington, Northumberland
- Ex-soldier Alistair Dickson, 18, of Hawkins Way, Blyth, Northumberland, was convicted of murder after jurors heard he stamped on Mr Humble's head
- 18-year-olds Ethan Scott, of Chester Grove, Blyth; Kyros Robinson, from Woodside Avenue, Seaton Delaval; Bailey Wilson, of Mitford Avenue, Blyth; and a 17-year-old who cannot be identified were found guilty of manlaughter
A teenager has been convicted of murder and four others were found guilty of manslaughter after they after they mocked a father for looking like Ant McPartlin as he walked home from the pub with his partner.
They had shared a joke with Daniel Humble, 35, that he looked like the TV presenter Ant McPartlin moments before the attack on Friday, May 28, last year.
Mr Humble had been out with partner Adele Stubbs for a meal and drinks in Cramlington, Northumberland, after lockdown rules were relaxed, Newcastle Crown Court heard.
The teenagers, then aged 16 to 18, surrounded the father-of-two near an underpass, repeatedly kicked him on the floor and left him with a 'catastrophic' head injury from which he could not recover, jurors were told. He died in hospital two days later.
Daniel Humble, 35, was repeatedly kicked on the floor and left with a 'catastrophic' head injury
Ex-soldier Alistair Dickson, 18, of Hawkins Way, Blyth, Northumberland, was convicted of murder after jurors heard he stamped on Mr Humble's head.
The jury cleared his co-defendants of murder but found them guilty of manslaughter.
They were 18-year-olds Ethan Scott, of Chester Grove, Blyth; Kyros Robinson, from Woodside Avenue, Seaton Delaval; Bailey Wilson, of Mitford Avenue, Blyth; and a 17-year-old who cannot be identified by the media due to his age.
Moments before the attack, Mr Humble was the subject of a joke when one of the teenagers said he looked like Ant McPartlin from the television duo Ant and Dec.
It was received in good humour and it wasn’t the first time he’d heard it. But shortly after, Mr Humble tried to punch one of the group, then aged 16, before he himself was knocked to the floor.
The court heard Mr Humble and Miss Stubbs had visited a number of venues that night, including a restaurant called the Mandarin Bay and pubs, including the Blagdon Arms.
Ex-soldier Alistair Dickson, 18, of Hawkins Way, Blyth, Northumberland, was convicted of murder after jurors heard he stamped on Mr Humble's head
Miss Stubbs told the police that they had had a really good night out, drinking, dancing and singing.
In a video-recorded interview, Miss Stubbs said they were on a 'date night' and they had been out for a few drinks and a meal. She said she can’t remember leaving the pub or getting to the underpass and wasn’t sure if Mr Humble had said 'what did you just say' to the teenagers they encountered.
She said she remembers someone delivering an uppercut from the left and added: 'It went from zero to 100 just like that. I was screaming "get off him, get off him." I said "get off him, leave him, he’s hurt."
Miss Stubbs fought back tears as she described seeing her partner lying on the ground.
She said: 'He was out. There was blood trickling from his mouth... Instinct kicked in and I knew something was really wrong and I started CPR. I couldn’t look at his face because I knew. I was shouting "what the F have you done to him." He wasn’t breathing.'
She added: 'I’m a nurse. Something kicked in that something was seriously wrong. Then I heard sirens and felt relieved someone was coming to help.'
Ethan Scott, 18, of Chester Grove, Blyth, was cleared of murder but found guilty of manslaughter
Prosecutor Jacob Hallam QC said: 'By chance, their path crossed with that of the defendants. After an exchange, which may have included Mr Humble hitting one of the defendants to the head, the defendants surrounded and attacked him.
'The attack was short and sustained. It left Mr Humble unconscious with a catastrophic injury to his head, from which he did not recover.'
Multiple witnesses reported hearing people fighting, with 'the noise of the defendants’ kicks striking home', as Mr Humble was subject to 'a right battering'.
One witness said the kicking and stamping was ‘wherever they could: legs, face, neck, stomach and chest’.
Another recalled seeing each of the attackers kick Mr Humble in the head and he estimated that the number of kicks he could see were 'at least 30 or 40 in number'.
Mr Hallam said: 'Once the attack had stopped it appears that the defendants acted in a variety of ways. Some of them appear to have become emotional and attempted to justify themselves.
'Some appear to have stayed at the scene for a while. In the event, every single one of them ran away, leaving the sobbing Adele Stubbs trying desperately but fruitlessly to save the life of her partner.'
Kyros Robinson, 18, of Woodside Avenue, Seaton Delaval, was cleared of murder but found guilty of manslaughter
Mr Justice Bennathan told the defendants that 'significant custodial' terms would follow when they are sentenced in September after pre-sentence reports are compiled.
The judge said: 'I’m going to remand these young men into custody given they face significant periods of loss of liberty.'
He then thanked the jury for their work in what are 'obviously grim matters'.
Earlier in the trial Izaak Little, 18, of Blackthorn Drive, Blyth, and a 17-year-old defendant were cleared at the direction of the judge.
Detective Chief Inspector Joanne Brooks, of Northumbria Police, said: 'This is a truly tragic case in which a father lost his life and our thoughts very much remain with Danny's heartbroken family and loved ones.
'Danny was a very respected member of the Cramlington community and leaves behind two completely devastated children, a committed partner, loving family and countless friends.
'This has been a complex investigation that has relied on the support of the community to come forward as witnesses and assist with the case — and I would like to thank people for their assistance.'
She added: 'So many lives have been destroyed by what happened that night.
'Children have been left without a father and those responsible have caused pain and suffering for their own loved ones and shattered their own chances of a happy future.
Bailey Wilson, 18, of Mitford Avenue, Blyth, was cleared of murder but found guilty of manslaughter
'No one wins where violence is concerned and I want to send a clear message to anyone who believes that such actions are acceptable - the consequences are devastating and can rip lives apart.'
Mr Humble's father described him as a 'beautiful, happy and contented person'.
After the hearing, Mr Humble's mother Deborah said: 'On May 29 2021, my life turned black.
'Danny had dropped his children off, then seven and five years old, for a sleepover. He and his partner were going on their first date since lockdown restrictions had eased.
'Danny and the children were laughing, singing and joking together. They were talking about the plans for the next week — half-term.
'He kissed and hugged us all and gave a wave and left, then jokingly came back for another wave and smile.
'Hours later, police were at the door and my memory just turns to black after that.'
Mr Humble's father, Vaughan, added: 'We will never again hear his laughter, witness his love of life or that dazzling six-million-dollar smile. He was a beautiful, happy and contented person, loved and respected by all.
'What we will see, in our moments of quiet solitude and in the minutes before we sleep at night and when we wake in the morning, are the dreadful images and scenes of Danny being attacked and, when defenceless, being punched, kicked and stamped to death.
'We will recall the vivid testimonies of the witnesses and their accounts of the noises that they heard on that fateful night.' | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10983881/Teenagers-GUILTY-killing-father-mocked-looking-like-Ant-McPartlin.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ito=1490&ns_campaign=1490 | 2022-07-05T15:10:01Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10983881/Teenagers-GUILTY-killing-father-mocked-looking-like-Ant-McPartlin.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ito=1490&ns_campaign=1490 | true |
SEOUL, South Korea, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Novachips Co., Ltd., an innovator in flash storage solutions, today announced that its Scalar and Express P-series solid-state drive (SSD) products received a Common Criteria (CC) certification by the National Information Assurance Partnership (NIAP), based on US government approved protection profiles for full drive encryption. The certified Express SSDs are the first PCIe/NVMe products to be listed on the NIAP Product Compliant List (PCL), and Scalar SSDs are also the first solid-state drive which is breaking through 10TB capacity in PCL.
The collaborative protection profiles for full drive encryption was developed to provide requirements for Data-at-Rest protection for lost device that may contain confidential data, and these cPPs consist of two components elements, Authorization Acquisition (AA) and Encryption Engine (EE). Novachips' certified products are compliant with both AA and EE elements as the complete full drive encryption solution without any additional component elements.
To achieve CC certification, Novachips had developed all required cryptographic algorithms and security functions based on in-house ASIC controller NVS3800 hardware and firmware without adopting any 3rd party security IP or components. This single controller design architecture allows achieving lower power consumption, helps to increase product reliability, and supports immediate Zeroize service without any delay factor to destroy the key and key materials via specified host commands or external hardware signal input.
Moreover, unlike most other secure solid-state drive products, Novachips Host Key encryption does not depend on a TPM module, TCG, or OPAL to implement security. Instead, Novachips is providing a security command document and a unified simple API which enable the developer or user to target and control the certified SSD modules via various interfaces of SATA, USB, or NVMe. These techniques provide superior and flexible solutions for mission-critical defense projects, as well as for commercial enterprise environments, and have no requirements for installing and testing any new 3rd party software and tools to use a new interface.
"We are pleased to announce our Common Criteria certification on Scalar and Express P-series products," said Daniel Kim Novachips CEO. "These are great achievements in Novachips milestones, in addition to FIPS-140-2 CMVP certification in 2021, and we will keep developing innovative flash storage products for the customers who need best-in-class data storage devices to build more advanced trusted computing system."
"Cybersecurity is becoming a top priority. Each governmental policies and executive orders are urging every government department and defense companies to adopt data encryption to improve cybersecurity," said SJ Yoo, Global Sales Director at Novachips. "Now, by adding Scalar and Express P-series on the NIAP PCL, the customers have a broader range of selection of data storage devices which support larger capacity and higher performance, compared to other previously-certified items."
Pricing and Availability
Certified part number products of Scalar-Series and Express P-series are currently available to ship out to the customers. Please contact sales@novachips.com
About Novachips
Novachips is a leading provider of a broad range of Flash storage processors and storage drives with breakthrough capacity and scalability. Novachips reimagined Flash storage from the inside out and offer the SSD (Solid State Drive) industry's most advanced capabilities with high storage capacity for enterprise, industrial, military, and other mission-critical applications. Novachips products are built upon the company's unique hardware and firmware architecture, which significantly outpaces the scalability, performance, and reliability of SSDs that use NAND Flash. Founded in 2009, Novachips has headquarters in Pangyo, S. Korea, and a sales office in the US.
For more information, please visit www.novachips.com
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HOUSTON, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Smoosat, an up-and-coming scooter brand dedicated to providing the greatest scooter-riding experiences for everyone, is refreshing the summer riding experience with scooter special offers before Amazon Prime Day.
Amazon's Prime Day is the largest shopping carnival in the US. And it is just around the corner, now is the perfect time to list the products for kids or as gifts for a lovely summer experience. Smoosat's Pre Prime Day discounts secure your saving. Before Prime Day, Smoosat is offering their flagship E9 Pro Electric Scooter for kids and S8 kick Scooter.
"We hope our customer and their kids will enjoy the summer holiday earlier, this is the reason why we provide this special offer earlier", said Laura Leonard, General Manager of Smoosat. A family holiday should be all about treating yourselves to a refreshing break from your normal habits and mundane day-to-day life. With innovative and reliable technologies, Smoosat is motivated to help parents keep kids safe while they have fun in the sun. The brand hopes to better accompany and protect children for parents.
On this momentous and unique opportunity for shoppers, Smoosat is offering their flagship electric scooter – the E9 Pro,which is perfect for children of all ages and their overall kick scooter for the youth the SA8. Both are feature-packed with utility, power, speed, safety, and distinct design philosophy with the user demographic in mind.
Smoosat E9 Pro:
All the while you can take a break and relax as the E9 Pro is not only optimized for a fun ride but also for parental supervision. With its eye-candy design, it is a no-brainer as a gift for your child or a loved one. Some of the highlights of the E9 Pro are:
- Five color modes: On the scooter deck, the rainbow-inspired five-color cycling allows kids to switch freely between different colors and create unforgettable memories.
- Legible LED display custom-designed for kids: The LED display clearly shows battery level, scooting mode, and riding speed for both convenience and safety.
- Age versatile: Three adjustable height settings make the E9 Pro suitable for children from 3'9'' to teens up to 5'3''.
- Powerful yet friendly: Powered by a 130W brushless motor and a 21.6V rechargeable battery, the E9 Pro delivers up to 5 miles per charge ensuring a happy, yet strong riding experience.
- Three speed modes: During the rides, kids can safely switch between 5mph, 8mph, and 10mph at the touch of a button, and check their battery level and ride speed with an LED display, a first-of-its-kind design on the market.
- Lightweight: At only 14lbs it is easy for parents and even kids to carry around.
- Safety features: Besides the lighting effects to capture parents' attention, the E9 Pro packs a safe brake mechanism for comprehensive safety.
Since its inception, the Smoosat E9 Pro electric scooter for kids has already gained widespread traction among customers and shot to "Top 3" on Amazon's hot new releases list.
Smoosat S8:
While the S8 is also a scooter at its core, it is for a different audience. With its understated even colored look, it is for the youth and even teenagers who prefer an elegant design and would rather opt for a sleek and stylish form over multiple LED colors and batteries. It has its own bag of features as well that make it stand apart in the market.
- Unique Y-type handlebars: In contrast to the conventional T- type handlebars, it puts the rider's wrists in a natural position when riding, effectively reducing the stress on the arms and wrists.
- Extreme smoothness: It features 8'' PU wheels with a sophisticated bearing (ABEC-9) design to ensure a smooth and easy ride that allows longer range with less effort.
- Comfortable Deck: The S8 scooter offers more foot room than other scooters with a bigger deck (15.12" x 4.7") and an upgraded rubber anti-slip pedal. It maximizes the comfortability and stability of riding.
The design is for all ages - kids, teens, and adults. And it just needs one step for folding.The S8 is a unique offering that is trendy for youngsters in the prime of their lives.
In addition to the E9 Pro and SA8, Smoosat is planning to launch two adult electric scooters in August that are targeted toward high school and college students. The brand wants to be truly lifelong playmates for children. On a macro scale, Smoosat is dedicated to innovating in the smooth-riding philosophy.
Smoosat is actively innovating technology to escort the smooth-riding of the riders with novel features with no compromise to safety so that everyone can enjoy the ecstasy of riding life to the fullest.
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About Smoosat
Smoosat is dedicated to providing the greatest scooter-riding experience to everyone, no matter how young or old. Smoosat scooters are not just a commuting tool or a short-lived toy, but an all-ages-loved and family-trusted companion that embodies the spirit of smooth and joyful gliding.
Smoosat's products combine genius engineering with slick design and sincere customer service, in order to deliver high-quality family-friendly products at a practical price for real fun.
For more information, please visit smoosat.com
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I saw this beautiful mango today, at the 0km place. We' ll enjoy eating our fresh produce this morning!! When Sgt. Nick Chavez saw the email, he thought it was an April Fools’ Day joke.
That’s because the email, which said the Santa Fe Police Department was initiating a pilot program allowing uniformed officers to grow facial hair, was sent on April 1.
“I said, ‘Is this for real?’ ” recalled Chavez, a 12-year veteran of the force who is now, by the way, growing a beard and mustache.
He’s not alone. During a recent afternoon briefing session at the police department station on Camino Entrada, several of the uniformed officers were sporting full beards or growing beards, goatees and mustaches.
“It’s been part of my identity,” said Officer Charles Ovalle, who has served with the department for 2½ years and who almost didn’t take the job when he was told he would have to shave his beard. He’d sported one for 15 years up to that point.
He did not shave until the night before the day he began working as a police officer — Nov. 4, 2019.
It was a tough personal call, he said. His wife and kids said they didn’t recognize him after he shaved.
Now, Ovalle said, his 10-year-old son “feels like he has his daddy back.”
The temporary order, originally set to expire at the end of June, requires the officers to keep their facial hair professionally groomed and restricts beard growth to a quarter-inch.
Santa Fe Police Chief Paul Joye said after he was appointed interim chief in December, he met with officers and asked them for ideas to improve the work environment. He wrote in an email several officers approached him to ask if he could consider allowing facial hair.
He said he met with his deputy chiefs to look at how other law enforcement agencies around the country were handling the matter and decided to approve a 90-day order allowing the growth of facial hair.
The officers testing the new policy — several said they estimate 75 percent of the uniformed personnel in the department are trying it out — all spoke to the power of beards, pointing to their ability to build confidence, create a new identity and bring a more personable face to the by-the-statute nature of their jobs.
“I think it is something that allows officers to exercise more of their human side,” Chavez said.
It’s also a morale-builder, said Gerald Lovato, a senior officer with 19 years of experience in law enforcement.
He said he has seen officers with beards walking about “with a pep in their step.”
At 41, the beard Lovato is growing has given him enough confidence to poke fun at his new image.
“I look like I’m ready for retirement,” he said before the afternoon briefing began. He noted he’s acquired a nickname — “Salt and Pepper” — among his colleagues.
Beards can often be associated with knowledge and wisdom, said Officer Oscar Holguin, who has been with the department five years.
He said his new look makes him look older, more mature.
Beards?
When you think about it, some pretty famous men remain renowned for them — Abraham Lincoln, Santa Claus and Zeus come to mind, as do ancient scholars like Socrates. (Whether these fellows had regular access to shaving utensils, or were members of the Dollar Shave Club, is another matter.)
While beards may come and go with current fashion trends, a recent Modern Gentleman article said 33 percent of American men and 55 percent of men worldwide have some sort of facial hair. That story also said 79.6 percent of men grow beards said they consider themselves attractive.
The story also said women looking for a casual fling find men with at least a light stubble of facial hair attractive — but that issue did not come up during the recent interview with Santa Fe police officers.
Reports and studies — many conducted by companies and organizations that include the word “beard” in their title — show many private and public entities still prohibit beard growth. In some cases, as in the food service industry, that might make sanitary sense, those reports say.
Those articles emphasize employers have the right to set their own requirements for dress code and personal appearance as part of hiring practices.
Some long-term policies on prohibiting facial hair remain, but recent reports indicate others may change over time. In the latter third of the 20th century, the Cincinnati Reds baseball team was renowned (or reviled) for its no-beard policy, one the New York Yankees continue. Canada recently allowed its military personnel to grow facial hair.
According to a state Department of Public Safety policies and procedures handbook, New Mexico State Police officers must be “clean-shaven” on duty, which means they must remove hair that, if allowed to grow, would create a beard, goatee or mustache.
The Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office prohibits beard growth for uniformed officers unless they have a medical or dermatological condition that would allow one, said spokesman Juan Ríos. Officers are allowed to grow mustaches if they keep them trimmed and groomed, he said.
The Santa Fe Police Department does allow plainclothes detectives and undercover officers to sport facial hair if their supervisors approve it. But the allowance for beards for uniformed officers is new.
The new order restricts handlebar mustaches and says officers must grow a beard and mustache together if they want to go the facial hair route. It also requires them to keep an electric razor on hand in case they are asked to remove the hair on the spot.
Will the initiative last beyond the 90-day trial period? Joye wrote in an email Thursday he plans to extend the evaluation period for the program another 90 days.
“The feedback so far from the public has been mostly positive, and the officers participating seem to be happy with the change,” he wrote.
Lovato said officers growing beards want to keep the policy going and are thus policing the grooming practices of their fellow facial shrub growers to ensure they are keeping their whiskers neat.
“We’re like, ‘Don’t mess this up or they will take it away,’ ” he said.
Chavez said he hopes the temporary policy becomes permanent, in part because it gives officers a more … well, intimidating look — if the uniform, badge and gun don’t already do the trick.
“I personally would not mess with a cop with a beard,” he said. “They look tougher.”
Holguin agreed as he took a glance at one of his fellow officers.
“Look at him,” he said, pointing to Ovalle. “He looks like Chuck Norris.”
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Lucky recipient will receive $2,500 to fuel their adventure and be outfitted in the brand's latest styles
TEMPE, Ariz., July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Comfortwear manufacturer Sportiqe today announced the formation of the Roam Grant Program, designed to help individuals roam far beyond their normal boundaries and to explore places both charted and uncharted. Prospective grant recipients are asked to submit an application outlining their dream adventure, and Sportiqe will make one lucky person's dream a reality with a $2,500 grant and the latest styles from the brand to help them "Roam in Comfort". Whether it's strolling a white sand beach, discovering a tropical waterfall, or climbing a mountain – whatever captures their imagination.
The application period is officially open – individuals interested in applying can simply head to https://sportiqe.com/pages/roam-grant-program. The deadline to submit for a 2022 Roam Grant is August 30th, 2022, and the recipient will be announced on October 1st, 2022. Applicants must be 21 years or older and be willing to share photos and videos from their exciting adventure with Sportiqe. The full terms and conditions are available with the application.
"The inspiration for our Roam Grant comes from our brand ethos of 'Roam in Comfort' – we wanted to help inspire individuals to get out there and see something they've always imagined but never had the chance to make reality," said Sportiqe co-founder and CEO Matt Altman.
"Adventure means different things to different people – and that's why we want to encourage everyone to dream big when submitting," added Sportiqe co-founder Jason Franklin. "We're looking for someone that not only has an audacious trip in mind, but also embodies the spirit of Sportiqe."
To learn more about the Roam Grant Program and apply, please visit https://sportiqe.com/pages/roam-grant-program. For additional information on Sportiqe and their apparel, go to www.sportiqe.com. Businesses interested in incorporating styles into their apparel can find information at www.sportiqewholesale.com.
Sportiqe was born in 2006 when co-founders, Jason Franklin and Matt Altman, saw a need for on-trend, premium apparel in the destination retail space that would also inspire people to "Roam in Comfort" (the company's tagline). Headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, Sportiqe is a global, Modern American Comfort Brand, and is committed to delivering elevated basics using premium fabrics, innovative on-trend designs and fashionable fits that look good, feel good, and provide superior comfort. Sportiqe has outfitted more than five million people, partnering with the most recognizable brands worldwide, such as the NBA, Trek Bikes, Nintendo, Warner Bros, LiveNation, Dave Matthews Band, and many others. All Sportiqe apparel is backed by their 100% Comfort Guarantee. For more information, go to: www.sportiqe.com.
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A man serving a life sentence for murder died over the weekend at William Donaldson Correctional Facility.
Authorities have not released the inmate’s name because they have not found his family. Chief Deputy Coroner Bill Yates said an autopsy showed no signs of foul play or trauma.
The inmate was found unresponsive on his cell floor by his cellmate at 4:30 p.m. Saturday. He was pronounced dead at 5:05 p.m.
He was serving a life sentence for a 2010 murder conviction out of Jefferson County.
His death is being investigated by the Alabama Department of Corrections’ Law Enforcement Services Division.
He is the 17th inmate to die this year at Donaldson. In 2021, 26 inmates at the prison died. | https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2022/07/man-convicted-of-murder-dies-at-donaldson-prison-no-foul-play-suspected.html | 2022-07-05T15:18:08Z | https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2022/07/man-convicted-of-murder-dies-at-donaldson-prison-no-foul-play-suspected.html | true |
DENVER (KDVR) – A new report released from the New York Times on Tuesday morning says that former Denver Broncos great Demaryius Thomas had Stage 2 chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) when he died in December.
Thomas died at 33 on Dec. 9, 2021 from what is believed to have been medical complications stemming from a 2019 crash. His official cause of death has not been released from the coroner’s office.
According to the Times, doctors from Boston University posthumously diagnosed Thomas with Stage 2 CTE.
A doctor and neuroscientist with the Concussion Legacy Foundation said both CTE and seizures from the crash were conditions Thomas struggled with.
All-time Broncos great
“DT,” one of the all-time greatest Broncos wide receivers, announced his official retirement from the NFL in 2021 after a 10-year career.
He was a first-round draft pick for the Broncos in 2010 and played nine seasons with the team. He was part of the winningest four-year period in team history from 2012-15, when the team won two AFC Championships and Super Bowl 50. He also made five consecutive Pro Bowls.
Thomas finished his career ranking second in Broncos history with 9,055 receiving yards and 60 touchdown catches, while his 665 receptions ranks third. In 143 career games, Thomas had 724 catches for 9,763 yards and 63 touchdowns.
He would have been eligible to be honored in the Broncos Ring of Fame in 2026.
In his 10 seasons in the NFL, he also played for the Texans, Patriots and Jets.
Thomas was born in Montrose, a tiny town in southeast Georgia. At age 11, Thomas’ mother and grandmother were arrested on crack-cocaine distribution charges and sentenced to 20 years and life in prison, respectively.
Thomas’ father was serving in the Army and stationed in Kuwait when his mother and grandmother were arrested in 1999. Thomas went to live with an aunt and uncle, Shirley and James Brown, a Baptist minister who lived six miles away.
Thomas took up football to stay off the streets and out of trouble. He went on to play at Georgia Tech, finishing his career with 120 receptions for 2,339 yards and 14 touchdowns in three seasons.
In 2015, President Barack Obama commuted the sentence for his mother, Katina Smith, and she was eventually able to see her son play football in person. During the Super Bowl 50 honoring ceremony at the White House, Thomas delivered a letter to Obama asking him to pardon the sentence for his grandmother, Minnie Pearl Thomas. It was commuted two months later. | https://www.binghamtonhomepage.com/news/national-news/broncos-great-demaryius-thomas-had-stage-2-cte-report-says/ | 2022-07-05T15:19:16Z | https://www.binghamtonhomepage.com/news/national-news/broncos-great-demaryius-thomas-had-stage-2-cte-report-says/ | true |
HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. — Six people were killed and 24 others were hospitalized in a shooting at a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, according to officials.
The parade was halted Monday morning after shots were fired about 10 minutes into the event.
Police continue to search for the gunman.
READ THE LATEST: 6 dead, 24 hospitalized after Highland Park Fourth of July parade shooting | https://www.binghamtonhomepage.com/news/photos-gunman-opens-fire-at-highland-park-fourth-of-july-parade/ | 2022-07-05T15:20:10Z | https://www.binghamtonhomepage.com/news/photos-gunman-opens-fire-at-highland-park-fourth-of-july-parade/ | false |
Upstate sheriff’s office mourning loss of ‘brother in blue’
WALHALLA, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is in mourning after announcing the death of “brother in blue” Sergeant Paul Orr Monday night.
Sgt. Orr sadly passed away in the afternoon of July 4 after a “hard-fought battle” with cancer, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
Sheriff Michael Crenshaw said Sgt. Orr began his law enforcement career with the Sheriff’s Office in 2007 after owning a boat storage and rental store.
“He had a lifelong desire to serve as a police officer and after prayerful discussion with his family, came to work as a deputy. He wanted to help others and make a difference,” said the sheriff.
We’re told Sgt. Orr was promoted to Senior Senior Deputy in 2012, Corporal in 2013 and later Sergeant over the Warrant Unit in 2013. He was named Special Operations Bureau Officer of the Year in 2015.
“Sergeant Orr embodied the definition of a peace officer. He was always professional and treated everyone with respect,” said Sheriff Crenshaw. “Some people that knew they had an outstanding warrant would call and ask for Sergeant Orr to be the one to arrest them.”
The Sheriff’s Office asks the community to continue to pray for Sgt. Orr’s wife, daughter, family, and the men and women that served with him in the days and weeks ahead.
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WASHINGTON — Two police officers were shot in Philadelphia Monday night as thousands gathered for a Fourth of July concert and fireworks show, authorities said. Both were treated and released from the hospital within a couple hours.
The incident happened around 9:47 p.m. near the Philadelphia Museum of Art as people watched a fireworks show near the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. The festivities were part of the last day of the WaWa Welcome America festival.
Videos posted on social media showed crowds fleeing the area as the fireworks continued in the distance.
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw said at a news conference that a 36-year-old officer with the highway patrol suffered a graze to the forehead and a 44-year-old deputy with the Montgomery County bomb squad sustained a wound to the shoulder.
Commissioner Outlaw said they're still investigating but won't rest until they have someone in custody. She added that they're grateful the situation wasn't worse.
The Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management warned in a tweet that there had been a "security incident" and told everyone to avoid the area.
Independence Day celebrations across the country had already been rattled by a shooting Monday morning that left at least six people dead and wounded at least 30 at a parade in Illinois.
Authorities said 21-year-old Robert E. Crimo III was named as a person of interest in the shooting and was taken into police custody Monday evening after an hourslong manhunt in and around Highland Park, an affluent community of about 30,000 on Chicago’s north shore.
The shooting occurred at a spot on the parade route where many residents had staked out prime viewing points early in the day for the annual celebration. Dozens of fired bullets sent hundreds of parade-goers — some visibly bloodied — fleeing.
The Associated Press contributed to this report. | https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/nation-world/reports-2-police-officers-shot-during-philadelphia-fourth-of-july-fireworks/507-ace3e260-6290-4e5e-a1d5-e999a171970d | 2022-07-05T15:25:20Z | https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/nation-world/reports-2-police-officers-shot-during-philadelphia-fourth-of-july-fireworks/507-ace3e260-6290-4e5e-a1d5-e999a171970d | true |
INDIANAPOLIS — Two people have been killed and 13 others injured in a wave of violence plaguing the city over the Fourth of July weekend. This comes 72 hours after Indianapolis city and faith leaders spoke to the public, pleading for peace this weekend.
Five people were killed over Fourth of July weekend last year. Earlier this week, Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett stood side-by-side with police and faith leaders to call for a different narrative this year.
They encouraged community activities and other events to keep people busy, having fun and staying safe. These activities included free access to city pools and the Safe Summer Program.
Still, by Sunday evening, several shootings in various parts of the city and a stabbing downtown had occurred.
Here's a breakdown of this weekend's incidents:
Saturday:
Much of Saturday night's violence happened in the span of just a few hours, as people were out and about enjoying holiday weekend festivities.
1:46 p.m. - A person was injured Saturday afternoon in a shooting on the northwest side of Indianapolis. The person who was shot was taken to the hospital where they're reported to be in "stable but serious condition," IMPD said.
8 p.m. - IMPD said a person who was critically injured in a shooting showed up at Community Hospital East at 1500 N. Ritter Avenue.
9 p.m. - Police were called to the 4700 block of East 34th Street, between North Sherman Drive and Emerson Avenue. Police arrived and found a man who was critically injured in a shooting. The Marion County Coroner's Office identified him as 53-year-old James Mason. He was taken to the hospital and died shortly after arriving.
10 p.m. - A person was stabbed in the Bottleworks District in downtown Indianapolis. IMPD said the stabbing is believed to have happened during a domestic dispute and that the person who was stabbed is in "critical but stable" condition.
10:30 p.m. - IMPD reported a walk-in person shot at Eskenazi Hospital. The person who was shot was reported to be "awake and breathing."
11 p.m. - Two people were taken to the hospital following a shooting on the east side of Indianapolis. The shooting happened in the 3900 block of Gateway Court, in an apartment complex near 38th Street and North High School Road. Officers arrived to find two people who had been shot. One person is in stable condition and the other is in critical condition.
Sunday:
2:30 a.m. - IMPD officers responded to a report of a person shot at 3514 N. Drexel Avenue. They arrived to find a person at this location suffering from a graze wound. IMPD said that person was "awake and breathing."
4:30 a.m. - A person with a gunshot wound showed up at Community Hospital East, IMPD said. That person was reported to be "awake and breathing."
7 a.m. - Another person showed up at Community Hospital East, this time with a graze wound. IMPD also reported this person to be "awake and breathing."
7:30 a.m. - A man was killed in a shooting on the northwest side of Indianapolis. IMPD said the shooting happened in the 7000 block of Bretton Wood Drive, near 71st Street and North Michigan Road. Officers arrived to find a man shot outside a home in the area. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
5:30 p.m. - A person was shot on the near northwest side of Indianapolis on Sunday night. The shooting happened in the 1500 block of Stadium Way. At the time of publishing, police did not have a condition for the victim.
Monday:
7:30 p.m. - Two children, ages 8 and 10, are in critical condition after police say someone opened fire at a Fourth of July party on the east side of Indianapolis.
10:30 p.m. - A person was shot in the 4200 block of David Street, which is on the northeast side of Indianapolis. Police didn't give any information about the condition of the person who was shot or if any suspects had been identified. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/crime/6-hurt-1-dead-violence-indianapolis-saturday-july-2-2022/531-3c420ecc-8a33-4f99-b5ed-c4a26c577e6c | 2022-07-05T15:28:01Z | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/crime/6-hurt-1-dead-violence-indianapolis-saturday-july-2-2022/531-3c420ecc-8a33-4f99-b5ed-c4a26c577e6c | false |
'I will not be quiet anymore': Brittney Griner's wife pleas with Biden to help release WNBA star from Russian jail after wrote letter to him saying she is 'terrified I might be here forever'
- Cherelle Griner said she will no longer 'be quiet' as her wife Brittney, 31, is still detained in a Russian jail
- She was originally told by the Biden Administration that they would 'handle it behind the scenes' and told her to 'stay quiet'
- 'I did that, and respectfully, we're over 140 days at this point, that does not work,' she said. 'I will not be quiet anymore'
- Griner sent President Biden a letter on July 4 begging for her freedom and saying she's scared she'll never leave Russia
- She was arrested in February for having cannabis oil in vape cartridges and has been charged with 'large scale transportation of drugs'
- Cherelle said there is 'no way possible' for the charges to be true and Griner's agent Lindsay Kagawa Colas said the athlete is being used as a 'political pawn'
- Griner could face up to 10 years in prison if she is convicted of the crime
Brittney Griner's wife says she will no longer 'be quiet' as she pleads for President Biden to help release the WNBA star from a Russian jail after nearly five months of detention.
Her plea comes just one day after the athlete wrote a letter to the president saying she is 'terrified I might be here forever.'
Cherelle Griner has been working to get her wife out of jail since she was taken into custody in February after being arrested for allegedly having cannabis oil. She was charged with 'large scale transportation of drugs' and could face up to 10 years in prison if convicted.
Cherelle said there was 'no way possible' her wife could have done that. She also revealed that the Biden Administration originally told her they would 'handle [Brittney's arrest] behind the scenes' and to 'stay quiet.'
'I did that, and respectfully, we're over 140 days at this point, that does not work,' she told CBS Mornings on Tuesday. 'I will not be quiet anymore, I will find that balance between harm versus help and push our government to do everything that's possible.'
Cherelle Griner was originally told by the Biden Administration that they would 'handle [Brittney's arrest] behind the scenes' and told her to 'stay quiet.' She said: 'I did that, and respectfully, we're over 140 days at this point, that does not work. I will not be quiet anymore'
'Being quiet, they are not moving, they are not doing anything. My wife is struggling and we have to help her.'
Cherelle also noted that she has not heard from the Biden Administration since Griner's letter, where she begged Biden for her freedom and expressed fear for that she might not ever leave.
'As I sit here in a Russian prison, alone with my thoughts and without the protection of my wife, family, friends, Olympic jersey, or any accomplishments, I'm terrified I might be here forever,' Griner wrote in a letter to Biden.
Brittney Griner, 31, (pictured on Friday) has been in jail since she was taken into custody in February after being arrested for allegedly having cannabis oil. She was charged with 'large scale transportation of drugs' and could face up to 10 years in prison if convicted
Cherelle said there was 'no way possible' her wife was largely transporting anything. Griner wrote to President Biden on July 4, asking him not to forget about her and the other American detainees. She also said she was 'terrified I might be here forever'
The letter was not released publicly, but excerpts were provided to DailyMail.com by a spokesman at Wasserman, the agency that represents Griner.
The six-foot-nine Phoenix Mercury star also referenced her father, a retired Houston sheriff who served in the Marines.
'On the 4th of July, our family normally honors the service of those who fought for our freedom, including my father who is a Vietnam War Veteran,' she continued. 'It hurts thinking about how I usually celebrate this day because freedom means something completely different to me this year.
'I realize you are dealing with so much, but please don't forget about me and the other American Detainees,' Griner wrote. 'Please do all you can to bring us home. I voted for the first time in 2020 and I voted for you.
'I believe in you. I still have so much good to do with my freedom that you can help restore. I miss my wife! I miss my family! I miss my teammates! It kills me to know they are suffering so much right now. I am grateful for whatever you can do at this moment to get me home.'
When asked about the photo of Griner appearing frightened (pictured), Cherelle said her wife was 'startled' by the amount of media present when she turned the corner and said she was 'not yet' insane
Cherelle said she believed Griner wrote the letter to Biden because of the 'failed attempt we have had as a family' to get her home.
'It kills me every time I have to write her and she's asking: "Have you met with him yet?" And I have to say no,' she told CBS Mornings.
When asked about photos of Brittney looking startled at one of her recent court dates, Cherelle said they 'terrified' her.
'I honestly wrote her and I was like: "Hey, honey, I saw a picture of you and I know that there's such thing as propaganda, but I have to ask: Are you okay? Are you insane at this point?"
'I told her that: "Understand that if you are, I still love you, and when you come back, we will love you back whole, show yourself grace. But if you're not insane, could you please help my conscience, could you tell me more context about this picture."'
Griner reportedly told her wife that she was 'weak' at the moment, but 'not yet' insane. She also reportedly said she was 'startled' by the amount of media present when she turned the corner.
Griner's letter was sent to Biden, who has not indicated if he's willing to do a prisoner swap. Cherelle also said she has not heard from Biden since the letter
Griner went on trial on Friday, four-and-a-half months after her arrest on charges of possessing cannabis oil while returning to play from a Russian team, UMMC Ekaterinburg, in a case that has unfolded amid tense relations between Moscow and Washington.
The initial session of the trial offered the first public glimpse of Griner since the Phoenix Mercury center and two-time US Olympic gold medalist was arrested at Moscow's Sheremetyevo International Airport in February.
Griner, 31, was escorted into the courtroom in the capital's suburb of Khimki while handcuffed, carrying a water bottle and what appeared to be a magazine, and wearing a Jimi Hendrix t-shirt.
The state-owned Tass news agency quoted Griner as saying in court that she understood the charges against her. Asked by the judge if she wanted to enter a plea, Griner responded, 'At this moment, no, your honor. At a later date,' according to Mediazona, an independent news site known for its extensive coverage of high-profile court cases.
The trial will resume on July 7.
Fewer than one percent of defendants in Russian criminal cases are acquitted, and unlike in US courts, acquittals can be overturned.
Two witnesses were questioned by the prosecution: an airport customs official, who spoke in open court, and an unidentified witness in a closed session, according to the state news agency RIA-Novosti. The trial was then adjourned, it said, when two other witnesses did not show up.
Alexander Boykov, an attorney for Griner, said outside court that he did not want to comment 'on the specifics of the case and on the charges' because it was too early to do so.
Boykov also told RIA-Novosti that she has been exercising and taking walks in the detention area. The Russian website Business FM said that Griner, who smiled at times at reporters, said she wishes she could work out more and that she was struggling because she doesn't understand Russian.
Elizabeth Rood, deputy chief of mission at the US Embassy in Moscow, was in court and said she spoke with Griner, who 'is doing as well as can be expected in these difficult circumstances.'
'The Russian Federation has wrongfully detained Brittney Griner,' Rood said. 'The practice of wrongful detention is unacceptable wherever it occurs and is a threat to the safety of everyone traveling, working, and living abroad.'
Griner was seen putting her belongings through a scanner at the travel hub in Russia moments before her arrest
Moments later, airport staff were seen putting one of her belongings into an envelope, then sealing it up
She said the US government, from its highest levels, 'is working hard to bring Brittney and all wrongfully detained US nationals home safely.'
At a closed-door preliminary hearing Monday, Griner's detention was extended for another six months, to December 20.
Her case comes at an extraordinarily low point in Moscow-Washington relations. Griner was arrested less than a week before Russia sent troops into Ukraine, which aggravated already high tensions between the two countries. The US then imposed sweeping sanctions on Moscow, and Russia denounced the US for sending weapons to Ukraine.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov on Friday denied politics played a role in Griner's detention and prosecution.
'The facts are that the famous athlete was detained in possession of prohibited medication containing narcotic substances,' Peskov told reporters. 'In view of what I've said, it can't be politically motivated,' he added.
Griner's supporters had kept a low profile in hopes of a quiet resolution until May, when the State Department reclassified her as wrongfully detained and shifted oversight of her case to its special presidential envoy for hostage affairs - effectively the US government's chief negotiator.
Griner arrives to hearing in Khimki court outside Moscow on Monday, June 27
A fan holds up a sign urging other fans to call and pressure the White House to free seven-time WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner from Russian custody during the second half of a WNBA basketball game between the New York Liberty and the Seattle Storm
Russian news media have repeatedly raised speculation that Griner could be swapped for Russian arms trader Viktor Bout (pictured in 2008), nicknamed 'the Merchant of Death,' who is serving a 25-year sentence on conviction of conspiracy to kill U.S. citizens and providing aid to a terrorist organization
Griner's wife, Cherelle, has urged President Joe Biden to secure her release, calling her 'a political pawn.'
'It was good to see her in some of those images, but it's tough. Every time's a reminder that their teammate, their friend, is wrongfully imprisoned in another country,' Phoenix Mercury coach Vanessa Nygaard said Monday.
Griner's supporters have encouraged a prisoner swap like the one in April that brought home Marine veteran Trevor Reed in exchange for a Russian pilot convicted of drug trafficking conspiracy.
Russian news media have repeatedly raised speculation that she could be swapped for Russian arms trader Viktor Bout, nicknamed 'the Merchant of Death,' who is serving a 25-year sentence on conviction of conspiracy to kill U.S. citizens and providing aid to a terrorist organization.
Griner's agent Lindsay Kagawa Colas, pictured, says her client is being used as a 'political pawn'
Russia has agitated for Bout's release for years. But the wide discrepancy between Griner's case - which involves alleged possession of vape cartridges containing cannabis oil - and Bout's global dealings in deadly weapons could make such a swap unpalatable to the US.
Others have suggested that she could be traded along with Paul Whelan, a former Marine and security director serving a 16-year sentence on an espionage conviction that the U.S. has repeatedly described as a setup.
A week ago, Griner's agent also begged the Biden administration to step up their efforts, while reminding followers that she believes the WNBA star is a political prisoner.
'The negotiation for her immediate release regardless of the legal proceedings should remain a top priority and we expect @POTUS and @VP to do everything in their power, right now, to get a deal done to bring her home,' tweeted Lindsay Kagawa Colas, Griner's agent.
'The fact remains that the US Government has determined that Brittney Griner is wrongfully detained and being used as a political pawn.'
Griner's agent called for President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris to 'do everything in their power, right now, to get a deal done to bring her home.' The basketball star's detention was extended another six weeks and she has been ordered to stay imprisoned during her criminal trial, which started on July 1 | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10983717/Brittney-Griners-wife-makes-plea-Biden-help-release-Russian-jail.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-07-05T15:35:09Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10983717/Brittney-Griners-wife-makes-plea-Biden-help-release-Russian-jail.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | false |
On Monday, Lebanon Borough hosted its 75th Annual Fourth of July Parade.
According to the parade committee, the tradition, which began in 1947, “has been kept alive by the dedication and hard work of the all the past and current members of the Lebanon 4th of July Celebration Committee, the many volunteers on the day of the parade, the support of local businesses, and all of the generous donations given by residents and visitors alike.”
The parade featured a procession of antique cars, fire, rescue and emergency personnel and vehicles, bands, Scouts and other groups, farm vehicles, floats, and more. There was a Children’s Parade for those 10 and younger; children rode on decorated bicycles and others were pulled in elaborately adorned floats.
Awards were presented for Best Theme Float/Unit, Most Original Float/Unit, Best Children’s Float, Most Patriotic Float/Unit.
Immediately after the parade, the Lebanon Borough Annual Picnic was held at Holjes-Sheppard Memorial Park. Festivities in the park included the singing of “The Star-Spangled Banner,” the flag raising ceremony, presentation of awards, refreshments, games and “friendly competition for folks of all ages.”
Adding to the festive atmosphere, residents of Lebanon Borough were urged to decorate their homes for inclusion in the House Decorating Contest. First and second place awards were presented for the best Patriotic or theme related decor. | https://www.nj.com/hunterdon-county-democrat/2022/07/lebanon-borough-hosts-75th-annual-fourth-of-july-parade.html | 2022-07-05T15:35:09Z | https://www.nj.com/hunterdon-county-democrat/2022/07/lebanon-borough-hosts-75th-annual-fourth-of-july-parade.html | false |
- Exyte named as general contractor (EPCQ contract partner)
- Project is part of the German government's program to prepare for future pandemics
- Implementation in less than 24 months thanks to ExyCell® modular system
- Lighthouse project for the strategic growth segment of Biopharma and Life Sciences at Exyte
- Biotechnology and personalized medicine drive growth
- Exyte CEO Büchele: "Better medical care, faster healing processes, a higher life expectancy – all this facilitated with the support of Exyte."
STUTTGART, Germany, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Exyte GmbH (Exyte), a global leader in the design, engineering and delivery of facilities for high-tech industries, is building a mRNA competence center at the Halle Biotech site of Wacker Chemie AG (WACKER). The project is making a considerable contribution towards strengthening the Biopharma and Life Sciences segment at Exyte as well as to the company's ambitious "Pathway to Ten" growth path.
Today, a breaking of ground ceremony marked the start of the construction work at the Wacker Biotech site in the Weinberg Campus technology park. The WACKER Group concentrates its biopharmaceuticals activities within Wacker Biotech, a full-service provider for microbial manufacturing of pharmaceutical proteins. At the new competence center, WACKER will manufacture active ingredients based on messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) used in coronavirus vaccines and in medicinal products for the treatment of cancer amongst others. On a total floor area of 7,400 m2 gross, of which 1,600 m2 will be clean room, four new production lines are to be built. Part of the capacities will be made available to the German government for its program to prepare for future pandemics. The aim of the Centre for Pandemic Vaccines and Therapeutics established by the German Federal Ministry of Health at the Paul-Ehrlich-Institut is to make pandemic vaccines available within a very short time period. This is to avoid bottlenecks in production and distribution of vaccines and thus damage caused by future pandemics.
"We are delighted to support WACKER in planning, building, and qualifying the new facility with our extensive expertise in the construction of highly complex, high-quality pharmaceutical production facilities. We are making an important contribution towards producing cutting-edge mRNA therapeutics, both for personalized medicine and for the mass market, and are thus driving medical progress," says Dr. Wolfgang Büchele, CEO of Exyte. "The manufacture of pharmaceutical actives is subject to the highest standards. As such, the requirements for plant construction are just as high," says Melanie Käsmarker, Managing Director at Wacker Biotech GmbH. "In Exyte, we have the perfect partner for this project."
"Biopharma and Life Sciences is a strategic growth segment for us. The demand for pharmaceutical and biotechnological production facilities for manufacturing innovative medical solutions will continue to grow in the future. The WACKER project is an important milestone on our dynamic growth path, our 'Pathway to Ten'", Büchele adds.
Sales to double by 2027
Exyte has set itself ambitious growth targets: with its "Pathway to Ten", the company is planning to reach sales of ten billion euros by 2027. This would be twice the figure for 2021. The Biopharma and Life Sciences segment is to grow even more rapidly. Last year, the division increased its sales by 60 per cent. Envisaged sales in Biopharma and Life Sciences are to increase by an average of 26 per cent per year until 2027. This means that sales in this segment are to quadruple by 2027 compared to 2021. With sales of 1.5 billion euros, the segment will then generate 15 per cent of Exyte's total sales. Currently, the company is expanding its presence in Europe and the US to this end. "Our high-tech factories enable our customers to deliver innovative products and services that improve the quality of life. Better medical care, faster healing processes, a higher life expectancy – all this facilitated with the support of Exyte," Büchele points out.
Exyte draws on extensive and long-standing technical and process engineering expertise in the Biopharma and Life Sciences segment. The company is the preferred partner of its customers in supporting them with the efficient construction of new production facilities and the modernization of existing ones. Customers include global leaders in industries such as biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, specialty and fine chemicals, medical products, consumer care as well as food and diet.
Billion-euro market biopharma and biotechnology
According to the market research company Next Move Strategy Consulting the global market for biopharmaceutical products is to grow to 950 billion US dollars (900 billion euros) by 2030, an increase of 180 per cent compared to 2021. The OECD has calculated that companies in the five countries conducting the most research in Europe in 2019 invested almost 15 billion euros in research and development in the biotechnology sector, of which around 1.6 billion euros were spent in Germany. As a result, the range of new products has grown in the sector. In Germany, the share of biopharmaceutical products in the overall market for pharmaceuticals was 31.4 per cent in 2021 according to BCG and vfa bio. The figure for 2018 was 27.1 per cent. An analysis by the journal Nature from 2021 shows that 31 global mRNA companies have 180 projects in their pipeline. Future mRNA applications will include cancer prevention and therapy, multi-antigen vaccines or personalized cancer vaccines.
Another driver for growth for Exyte's business is the growing trend towards personalized medicine. The Grand View Research Institute estimates that the worldwide market volume of this segment is to almost double between 2018 and 2025, from 1.57 trillion US dollars (1.5 trillion euros) to 3.18 trillion US dollars (3 trillion euros). The annual growth rate is approximately 10 per cent.
Exyte takes overall responsibility as general contractor for "Fast Track" project
Exyte is EPCQ (Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Qualification) contract partner and general contractor for WACKER's highly complex Halle project. All work relating to the new construction project is provided by Exyte or by subcontractors on behalf of Exyte – from architectural design, technical building infrastructure and engineering of the complete plant to delivering the processing plant, automation, commissioning and qualification. Exyte not only offers the complete range of services, but also takes on overall responsibility for quality assurance and delivering the project within the set timeframe and budget. In central Europe, and in particular in the German-speaking countries, Exyte is the only provider in the Biopharma and Life Sciences segment offering such a comprehensive range of services.
The new building is to be completed and production to commence in under 24 months. "This speed of implementation sets new standards in the industry. With the help of our engineering expertise and our innovative solutions, our customers can make vital pharmaceutical products available faster than ever before," Büchele continues. In order to minimize time to market for new vaccines, Exyte uses the proven high-quality ExyCell system for the rapid, modular construction of biopharma production facilities developed by Exyte.
More information on the Centre for Pandemic Vaccines and Therapeutics at the Paul-Ehrlich-Institut can be found here.
About Exyte
Exyte is a global leader in the design, engineering, and delivery of ultra-clean and sustainable facilities for high-tech industries. With cutting-edge expertise developed over more than a century, we serve clients in the sophisticated markets of semiconductors, battery cells, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and data centers. Exyte offers a full range of services from consulting to managing the implementation of turnkey solutions with the highest standards in safety and quality to our customers worldwide. We create a better future by enabling key industries to enhance the quality of modern life. In 2021, Exyte generated sales of EUR 4.9 billion with around 7,400 employees worldwide.
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VANCOUVER, BC, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Deep-South Resources Inc. ("Deep-South" or "the Company") (TSXV: DSM) reports that at the hearing held on June 30, 2022, the court ordered the following:
- Haib Minerals (Deep-South fully owned subsidiary) must file its heads of argument 15 days (September 12, 2022) before the hearing;
- The Minister of Mines and the other respondents must file their heads of argument 10 days (September 19, 2022) before the hearing;
- The indexed and paginated papers and the record must be filed by September 23, 2022;
- The hearing will be held on October 3 and 4, 2022.
The Company will provide regular updates in this regard and any other matter concerning this situation.
About Deep-South Resources Inc
Deep-South Resources is a mineral exploration and development company Deep-South growth strategy is to focus on the exploration and development of quality assets in significant mineralized trends and in proximity to infrastructure in stable countries. In using and assessing environmentally friendly technologies in the development of its copper project, Deep-South embraces the green revolution.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Information
Information contained in this news release which are not statements of historical facts may be "forward-looking information" for the purposes of Canadian securities laws. Such forward-looking information involves risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results, performance, prospects and opportunities to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward looking information. The words "believe", "expect", "anticipate", "contemplate", "plan", "intends", "continue", "budget", "estimate", "may", "will", "schedule", "understand" and similar expressions identify forward-looking information. These forward-looking statements relate to, among other things: the Minister's refusal to renew the Company's Licence, the Company's intention to contest the Minister's decision before the Courts of Namibia and the outcome of such proceedings.
Forward-looking information is necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by Deep-South, are inherently subject to significant technical, political, business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. Known and unknown factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking information. Factors and assumptions that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from current expectations include, among other things: political risks associated with the Company's operations in Namibia; the failure of the Namibian Government to comply with its continuing obligations under the Act to allow for the renewal of the Licence; the impact of changes in, or to the more aggressive enforcement of, laws, regulations and government practices; the inability of the Company and its subsidiaries to enforce their legal rights in certain circumstances. For additional risk factors, please see the Company's most recently filed Management Discussions & Analysis available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
There can be no assurances that forward-looking information and statements will prove to be accurate, as many factors and future events, both known and unknown could cause actual results, performance or achievements to vary or differ materially from the results, performance or achievements that are or may be expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements contained herein or incorporated by reference. Accordingly, all such factors should be considered carefully when making decisions with respect to Deep-South, and prospective investors should not place undue reliance on forward looking information. Forward-looking information in this news release is made as at the date hereof. The Company assumes no obligation to update or revise forward-looking information to reflect changes in assumptions, changes in circumstances or any other events affecting such forward-looking information, except as required by applicable law.
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BOSTON, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Botkeeper's inaugural AI Unchained conference will be a true adventure, with an opening keynote address from Hap Klopp, The North Face founder and former president and CEO. AI Unchained will take place September 25-27, 2022 at The Westin Hotel in the Boston Seaport District, 425 Summer Street, Boston, Massachusetts.
The conference is geared toward accounting professionals and promises a deep and innovative look at accounting technology. Learning courses offering CPE credit and multiple networking opportunities will round out the AI Unchained offerings, all kicked off by Klopp's keynote.
"AI Unchained celebrates and advances the innovative spirit of the accounting profession, which today is unquestionably driven by technology," said Botkeeper Founder and CEO Enrico Palmerino, "As a lifetime business innovator and visionary, Hap embodies the values, curiosity, and leadership that define today's accounting professionals. We're thrilled to have him speak at our very first AI Unchained."
Some sponsorships are still available for AI Unchained. Interested parties should contact Della Copp at dcopp@botkeeper.com.
To view more, visit AI Unchained.
About Hap Klopp
Hap Klopp founded San Francisco's now-famous outdoor equipment and clothing retailer The North Face with two small storefronts in 1968. Over 20 years as CEO and President, Hap built the company into an internationally recognized brand that arguably launched the outdoor retail segment as we know it.
Hap's next adventure was the founding of HK Consulting, which specializes in strategy, global business, marketing, branding and sales for sports, apparel and financial services companies. He sits on multiple boards, and speaks internationally about entrepreneurship, leadership, and of course—adventuring.
Hap is co-author of two books, "Conquering the North Face: An Adventure in Leadership," and "Almost--12 Electric Months Chasing a Silicon Valley Dream."
About Botkeeper
Botkeeper is a leading automated bookkeeping solution, providing accounting firms and their clients a powerful combination of skilled accountants, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. The Botkeeper Operating System (BOS) gives your CAS or bookkeeping practice an unparalleled workflow management system that uses best practices we've refined over several years. Accounting firms can grow their book of business, diversify their service offering, increase capacity, and improve overhead costs using the BOS full-suite bookkeeping & pre-accounting solution. With BOS you have the ultimate tool to efficiently manage your bookkeeping client base. Learn more about Botkeeper here!
Contact:
Della Copp
dcopp@botkeeper.com
33 Arch Street, 17th Floor
Boston, MA 02110
Ph: 800-388-3323 x7108
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TAIPEI, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GIGABYTE, the world's leading gaming hardware brand, announced the launch of the GIGABYTE S55U gaming monitor, the newest addition to GIGABYTE'S 4K monitor family.
The S55U opens up a new segment of gaming monitors with its massive 54.6-inch UHD quantum dot display. Besides delivering incredible picture sharpness and clarity, the S55U steps up the game with the esports-grade 120Hz refresh rate, 2ms GTG response time, and HDMI 2.1 connectivity that promises an immersive, silky-smooth gaming 4K experience on a big screen. The S55U is also android-powered with built-in apps such as YouTube, Netflix, and Chromecast for streaming, making it ideal for home entertainment as well.
GIGABYTE has been at the forefront of delivering best-in-class 4K gaming monitors since it introduced its first-ever 4K display last year. The entire family boast the industry-leading HDMI 2.1 support and exclusive tactical gaming features, which set a new standard for 4K gaming displays. GIGABYTE 4K gaming monitors have also been well received by media and communities worldwide. The FV43U was named the king of 43-inch gaming monitors by the world-renowned media Tom's Hardware for its class-leading color and contrast. The 47.53-inch FO48U featuring an OLED panel won the iF Design Award honor in 2022 for its unmatched aesthetics and display performance. Last but not least, the GIGABYTE M series was highly praised by the monitor-focused tech media Rtings as the best 4K gaming monitors they have reviewed.
GIGABYTE now delivers a wide variety of 4K gaming monitors ranging from 28 to 54.6 inches for gamers to choose from. The newest S55U offers a brand new dimension for those looking for a completely immersive viewing experience on a large gaming monitor for both gaming and home entertainment.
GIGABYTE 4K gaming monitors are available now. For more product information, please visit: https://bit.ly/4KMONITOR
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Riyadh – Rabigh Refining and Petrochemical Company (Petro Rabigh) has sold 23.11 million shares representing the remaining unsubscribed rights shares for SAR 390.44 million.
The average price of the sold shares stood at SAR 16.89 per share, while the net compensation for right issues and fraction shares owners reached SAR 159.29 million, according to a bourse filing on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, the new rights issue shares will be deposited into the eligible shareholders’ accounts on Wednesday, 6 July this year.
During the January-March 2022 period, Petro Rabigh generated SAR 725 million in net profit after Zakat and tax, an annual growth of 11.71% from SAR 649 million.
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Harvest Group is excited to announce an acquisition of boutique Target brokerage, Three Sixty Sales.
MINNEAPOLIS, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This strategic acquisition combines Harvest Group's differentiated service model and capabilities in digital commerce, analytics, and digital advertising with Three Sixty's depth of experience and relationships serving Target for the past 16 years. Both founded in 2006, the combined result is a retail growth agency that is unique to the market with incredible experience at Target, proprietary technology & systems, and centralized resources at scale. The combined team will be designed to grow national brands and owned brand businesses by providing in-store, e-commerce, and advertising managed services.
Three Sixty Sales was born from the simple belief that every manufacturer deserves to be a top priority and receive the best service and support from their partner. Three Sixty serves a unique blend of well-established National Brands, pioneering new emerging brands, and helps navigate and manage the Target Owned Brand process for many of their clients. Three Sixty's team has extensive Target experience, with many team members working for the retailer in previous roles. The Three Sixty team also has unique experience with end-to-end product development and specializes in supply chain strategy and execution. Three Sixty is dedicated to serving both their clients and Target with excellence.
"We were not actively seeking a new partner, but sometimes things that are 'meant to be' have a magical way of revealing themselves. Our journey down this path began after recognizing how closely aligned Three Sixty and Harvest Group are when it comes to our shared values. The more we dug in, the benefits of this partnership to our clients, retail partners, and teammates became abundantly clear. We are truly better together!" – Brent Teele, President & Founder, Three Sixty Sales
"We are thrilled to start the next chapter with Harvest Group and begin utilizing the amazing analytics, digital content management, and digital marketing tools which Harvest has invested so much into developing. Our clients will have access to a more sophisticated set of tools that will allow us to help them compete and win in this rapidly changing retail environment." -Jason Bruggeman, Vice President & Partner, Three Sixty Sales
Harvest Group launched its Minneapolis office two years ago, led by Vice President, Beth Voronyak. Since then, the office has experienced rapid growth and is currently serving emerging brands as well as multi-billion dollar CPG companies across beauty, consumables, grocery, and general merchandise.
"We are grateful for the opportunity to have Three Sixty join Harvest Group and are confident in our future together. Three Sixty is trusted by Target for their expertise, delivers results for clients, and is a great place to work. We have been serving Target for the last two years and are confident this combination will enhance the value we bring to our clients & Target. Brent & Jason have built a great company, and I look forward to continuing to build with them in the future." -- CEO & Founder, Ross Cully
Harvest Group and Three Sixty are eager to offer the market a unique combination of the new capabilities needed to win in the future of retail with deep experience growing businesses at Target.
Interested in learning more about Harvest Group? Visit harvestgroup.com or email hello@harvestgroup.com with any questions or inquiries.
Harvest Group is a leading retail growth agency that serves as a trusted partner for brands looking to grow their business at Walmart, Target, Amazon, Kroger, Sam's Club, and Costco. Harvest Group grows businesses in all life stages, from launch to maturity, with clients ranging from Shark Tank entrepreneurs to Fortune 500 companies. Their multi-functional team of retail experts leverages proprietary technology, processes, & systems to guide clients toward accomplishing their goals along every step of the retail journey. Founded in 2006, Harvest Group has been recognized as one of Entrepreneur Magazine's Top Company Cultures, Forbes' Small Business Giants, and Inc.'s Best Workplaces.
Ready to join the Harvest Group team? We're hiring! Visit https://harvestgroup.com/careers/ to see open positions and submit your resume.
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417-569-6884
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NOVI, Mich., July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stoneridge Inc. (NYSE: SRI), a global designer and manufacturer of highly engineered electrical and electronic vehicle systems, today announced that Salvatore (Sal) Orsini has been named chief procurement officer effective July 5, 2022. In this new role, Orsini will have responsibility for all aspects of the company's global procurement organization, including purchasing, supplier quality and global supply chain strategy.
"As Stoneridge continues to grow in each of our segments and across the world, a sustainable and resilient supply chain is a cornerstone of our success," said Jon DeGaynor, president and CEO, Stoneridge. "Sal's proven purchasing and supply chain leadership experience will be key in executing our long-term strategy."
Orsini brings more than 25 years of global supply chain management experience in the automotive and aerospace industries, leading procurement organizations around the world while living in Asia Pacific, Europe, and Mexico. Most recently, he was the vice president, global chief supply management officer at Nexteer Automotive. Prior to that, Orsini held various leadership roles at Aptiv, General Motors, Rolls-Royce Aerospace and Delphi.
Orsini is a graduate of Central Michigan University. He also completed additional studies through Harvard Business School, Executive Emerging Leaders program and received his Certification in Professional Supply Management from the Institute for Supply Management.
Orsini will be based at Stoneridge's headquarters in Novi, Michigan, and will report to DeGaynor.
Additionally, effective July 1, 2022, Kevin Heigel, senior vice president, integrated supply chain, has returned to a consulting role to support the Company's global integrated supply chain initiatives on an as-needed basis and as a result, is no longer employed directly by the Company.
"Kevin's expertise and leadership has been integral in driving Stoneridge through the recent and continuing unprecedented global supply chain climate. Kevin has been a deeply valuable partner and I thank him for his contributions," said DeGaynor.
With this move, Archie Nimmer, vice president of operations, will continue to lead global operations while reporting directly to DeGaynor.
"I am confident that the leaders and organizational structure announced today will allow Stoneridge to efficiently deliver on our strategic priorities as we continue to grow rapidly," said DeGaynor.
Stoneridge, Inc., headquartered in Novi, Michigan, is a global designer and manufacturer of highly engineered electrical and electronic components, modules and systems principally for the automotive, commercial vehicle, off-highway and agricultural vehicle markets. Additional information about Stoneridge can be found at Stoneridge.com.
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In sickness and in health, Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker are there for each other.
Six days after the blink-182 rocker was hospitalized, he and his wife enjoyed a necessary beach day July 4. Taking to Instagram, the Kardashians star shared a video of her and her kids Penelope Disick, 9, and Reign Disick, 7, riding in a bright orange convertible down the highway, with Travis seemingly steering the wheel. They arrived at a beach, where Kourtney and Travis captured the sand and surf.
The outing came after what Kourtney described as a "scary and emotional week" in which Travis was rushed to L.A.'s Cedars-Sinai Medical Center with pancreatitis. As the musician explained in a July 2 Instagram post, he had an endoscopy and had been "feeling great." But after dinner, he continued, he "developed excruciating pain."
"During the endoscopy, I had a very small polyp removed right in a very sensitive area, usually handled by specialists, which unfortunately damaged a critical pancreatic drainage tube," Travis wrote. "This resulted in severe life threatening pancreatitis."
Thankfully, after some "intensive treatment," he added, he is feeling "much better." And Kourtney, who tied the knot with Travis in Italy in May, reminded her 188 million Instagram followers, "Our health is everything and sometimes we take for granted how quickly it can change."
"I am so grateful to God for healing my husband, for all of your prayers for him and for us, for the overwhelming outpouring of love and support," she said. "I am so touched and appreciative. I am so so thankful to our specialists, doctors, and nurses at Cedars Sinai for taking such wonderful care of my husband and me during our stay."
Several family members have also sent their well-wishes, with Kris Jenner and Corey Gamble gifting a bouquet and a card that read, "Dearest Travis, Get well soon!!!! We love you Kris and Corey XO."
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Robert E. Crimo III, the person of interest in a mass shooting at an Independence Day parade in Illinois, obtained his weapon legally, Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering said Tuesday, as more details emerge about the attack that left six dead and dozens injured.
Key Facts
Crimo, 22, was taken into custody Monday evening near Lake Forest, Illinois, more than eight hours after the shooting took place in nearby Highland Park and shortly after he was identified as a person of interest.
Authorities said police spotted a Honda Fit described as wanted by the FBI in North Chicago, and attempted a traffic stop before the driver led officers on a short pursuit that ended in Crimo’s peaceful surrender to authorities.
Sgt. Christopher Covelli, of the Lake County Major Crime Task Force, said during a press conference on Monday that Crimo “is believed to have been responsible for what happened, and the investigation will continue.”
NBC News reports Crimo performed as a rapper under the name Awake, and depicted violent imagery of mass murders in his music videos posted on YouTube.
Rotering told TODAY Crimo’s online posts “reflected a plan and a desire to commit carnage for a long time in advance.”
Crimo has not been charged with a crime, but Rotering said in an interview with CNN she expects for charges to be filed Tuesday afternoon.
Key Background
Police said the shooter was perched on a rooftop and began firing with a high-powered rifle into a crowd gathered to watch a Fourth of July celebration in Highland Park. An hours-long manhunt began when police saw a person who could have been the shooter on a rooftop, who then ran away as officers approached. Six people were killed in the attack, including Nicolas Toledo, a 78-year-old grandfather who didn’t want to attend the parade, and Jacki Sundheim, lifelong member of the North Shore Congregation Israel. Dr. Brigham Temple, the medical director of emergency preparedness for Northshore Medical Group, said during a press conference almost 40 other people were injured, who ranged between ages 8 and 85.
Surprising Fact
Rotering told TODAY she did not think Crimo was previously known to police prior to the shooting, and that she knew him as a Cub Scout from when she served as a Cub Scout leader. “He was just a little boy,” Rotering said. “It’s one of those things where you step back and you say, 'What happened? How did somebody become this angry, this hateful?’”
Crucial Quote
“Whether it’s Buffalo, New York, Uvalde, Texas, or Highland Park, Illinois, this is unbelievable to me, that this is an acceptable part of who we are as a nation,” Rotering said on TODAY.
Further Reading
Highland Park mayor speaks out after July Fourth parade shooting (TODAY)
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Which Orijen cat food is best?
Your cats are members of your family, so it’s only natural that you want to choose the best food. Orijen cat food is made using premium ingredients from a biologically appropriate perspective, meaning it’s suitable for the little carnivores you share your home with.
You can trust that any Orijen food is of high quality, but you’ll still need to choose which is right for your cats. Orijen Six Fish Grain-Free Dry Cat Food is an excellent choice that’s suitable for cats in all life stages.
What to know before you buy Orijen cat food
Dry vs. wet cat food
Orijen makes both dry and wet cat food, although its wet food is new and less widely available.
- Dry cat food: Orijen dry cat food contains more meat and fewer fillers, and it has a higher protein content than most dry food, making it a solid contender. Still, some fussy felines won’t touch anything other than wet food. Plus, feeding wet food alone can result in kidney issues if cats don’t drink enough water alongside it.
- Wet cat food: Thanks to its high moisture content, wet cat food is great for cats who don’t drink much. Some cats also find it more palatable than dry food. However, it spoils quickly, so if your cats prefer to eat slowly throughout the day, dry food is a better option.
Life stages
Some Orijen foods are suitable for cats in all life stages. This means both kittens and adult cats can eat them. However, others are only for kittens or only for adult cats.
Kittens have particular dietary needs to support their rapid growth, so it’s best to choose a dedicated kitten food or one that’s suitable for all life stages. If you feed kitten food, you can switch to adult cat food once your cat reaches 12 months of age.
Foods suitable for all life stages have higher protein and fat content than adult cat foods. Therefore, you should watch the weight of your adult cat if you feed this type of food.
What to look for in quality Orijen cat food
Biologically appropriate
Orijen food is “biologically appropriate,” which means it’s formulated to meet the natural dietary needs of pets. Cats are obligate carnivores and are meant to eat meat. In the wild, cats eat prey whole, including organs and cartilage.
Percentage of animal ingredients
Known for its high protein content, cat food made by Orijen contains between 80% and 95% animal ingredients.
Formula
Some formulas are developed with certain needs in mind, such as weight loss or overall health. Others are designed to cater to particular palates, such as seafood formulas for cats who love fish.
How much you can expect to spend on Orijen cat food
Orijen’s dry food comes in 4- or 12-pound bags with the smaller costing roughly $25-$35 and the larger $65-$70. Wet Orijen cat food costs approximately $2 for a 3-ounce can.
Orijen cat food FAQ
Is Orijen cat food raw?
A. Orijen describes its food as being made using fresh or raw ingredients. While this is true, it’s also somewhat misleading. The ingredients might be raw to begin with, but the foods are cooked during processing, so the finished products aren’t raw. If you’re looking for raw cat food, Orijen isn’t the right option for you. However, it is a high quality food that contains premium ingredients.
How do you switch a cat’s diet to Orijen food?
A. You shouldn’t simply switch one cat food for another overnight. This can lead to digestive issues and is why some pet parents end up thinking a new food doesn’t agree with their cats. Instead, you should gradually introduce the new food over 12 to 15 days.
Start by feeding 75% of the old food and 25% of new food for four to five days. Next, feed 50% old food and 50% new food for four to five days, followed by 25% old food and 75% new food for another four to five days. At this point, you can start feeding just the new food, completely phasing out the old one.
What’s the best Orijen cat food to buy?
Top Orijen cat food
Orijen Six Fish Grain-Free Dry Cat Food
What you need to know: With six types of fish as the first ingredients, this is a protein-packed food for seafood loving cats.
What you’ll love: It contains 90% animal ingredients and a selection of vegetables, legumes and added vitamins and minerals. The fish is wild caught to minimize environmental impact. It’s rich in naturally occurring omega fatty acids that are good for heart health.
What you should consider: Some people find the smell too pungently fishy — though cats might appreciate this.
Where to buy: Sold by Chewy and Amazon
Top Orijen cat food for the money
Orijen Guardian 8 Dry Cat Food
What you need to know: Suitable for adult cats, this food focuses on eight key health benefits.
What you’ll love: This food is good for muscle maintenance, immune support, skin and coat health, digestive health, brain function, eye health, joint health and heart health. It’s made using free-range or wild-caught meats.
What you should consider: It’s fairly calorie dense, so you’ll need to watch for weight gain if your cat is used to a lighter food.
Where to buy: Sold by Chewy and Amazon
Worth checking out
Orijen Fit and Trim Grain-Free Dry Cat Food
What you need to know: Lower in calories and fat than other Orijen foods, it’s a great choice for cats who need to lose weight or who gain weight too easily.
What you’ll love: It’s made from 85% animal products, including biologically appropriate whole prey ingredients. It’s easily digestible and excellent for skin and coat health. The first five ingredients are all meat and fish.
What you should consider: While it can help control weight, it can’t work miracles if cats aren’t active enough or eat too much.
Where to buy: Sold by Chewy and Amazon
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PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — An unusual number of seals are becoming stranded and dying off Maine this summer, and avian influenza is to blame, the federal government said Tuesday.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has confirmed that samples from four Maine seals tested positive for the virus. The animals all died or required euthanasia, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said.
Marine mammal rescuers started to notice an unusually high number of seal strandings in June, and then the USDA conducted the tests, NOAA said in a statement. The rate of dead seal strandings in Maine is about three times the normal rate for the summer and is close to 60, the agency said.
The USDA is notifying the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and state animal and public health officials about the deaths, which came after a bird flu outbreak that led to the deaths of tens of millions of chickens and turkeys on farms. The virus is capable of jumping to mammals, though it rarely affects humans.
It's not the first instance of bird flu jumping to marine mammals such as seals, but the federal government is monitoring the deaths closely nonetheless, said Allison Ferreira, a NOAA spokesperson.
“There is a national outbreak of avian flu happening, so that was the cause of concern for these animals,” Ferreira said.
Most of the seals that have been founded stranded in Maine this summer have been dead, NOAA said. The dead seals have included gray seals and harbor seals.
The health risk “posed by avian flu to the general public is low; however, precautions are recommended,” NOAA's statement said. The agency said people and pets should never approach seals, and should contact authorities if they find an animal they believe is stranded.
Elsewhere in New England, hundreds of birds have washed up dead on Martha’s Vineyard, and local officials have sounded the alarm about a possible bird flu outbreak.
The source of the outbreak among seals is still being investigated.
Marine Mammals of Maine, a rescue organization, that it has responded to 40 stranded seals since June 1. Katy Green, a spokesperson for the organization, said it is “aware of this evolving situation” and working with NOAA on it.
Gray seals and harbor seals are abundant off New England, where they are beloved by wildlife watchers and sometimes bemoaned by fishermen. However, the bird flu deaths don't represent the first time they've died off at an alarming rate.
NOAA declared an “unusual mortality event” for the seals after more than 2,700 of them stranded off Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts from July 2018 to March 2020. Feds attributed those deaths to phocine distemper virus. That virus does not impact humans. | https://www.mrt.com/news/article/High-number-of-seal-deaths-linked-to-bird-flu-17285057.php | 2022-07-05T15:44:44Z | https://www.mrt.com/news/article/High-number-of-seal-deaths-linked-to-bird-flu-17285057.php | true |
CALGARY, AB, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Canadian Pacific (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) will release its second-quarter 2022 financial and operating results at 8 a.m. ET (6 a.m. MT) on July 28, 2022.
CP will discuss its results with the financial community in a conference call beginning at 8:30 a.m. ET (6:30 a.m. MT) on July 28, 2022.
Conference Call Access
Canada and U.S.: 866-831-8713
International: 203-518-9822
*Conference ID: CPQ222
Callers should dial in 10 minutes prior to the call.
Webcast
We encourage you to access the webcast and presentation material in the Investors section of CP's website at investor.cpr.ca
A replay of the first-quarter conference call will be available by phone through to Aug. 4, 2022 at 800-839-6910 (Canada/U.S.) or 402-220-6058 (International).
About Canadian Pacific
Canadian Pacific is a transcontinental railway in Canada and the United States with direct links to major ports on the west and east coasts. CP provides North American customers a competitive rail service with access to key markets in every corner of the globe. CP is growing with its customers, offering a suite of freight transportation services, logistics solutions and supply chain expertise. Visit cpr.ca to see the rail advantages of CP. CP-IR
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Man arrested after teenage girl hit by propeller after going overboard on boat
Published: Jul. 5, 2022 at 10:14 AM CDT|Updated: 31 minutes ago
LIVINGSTON PARISH, La. (WAFB/Gray News) – A teenage girl was killed Monday after falling off a pontoon boat into the Blind River.
According to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, Madison Bradley, 17, and another male passenger were riding on the bow of the boat in front of the protective rail when they hit a wake from a passing vessel.
Both Bradley and the man were knocked into the water.
Authorities say Bradley did not resurface and suffered severe propeller strikes.
The man had minor injuries and should be OK.
The boat operator was arrested and charged with vehicular homicide, driving a vessel while impaired and reckless operation of a vessel.
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WFO BUFFALO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Tuesday, July 5, 2022
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BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1029 AM EDT Tue Jul 5 2022
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions
expected.
* WHERE...Beaches of Erie and Chautauqua counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Stay out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions.
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Richmond restaurant damaged by fire
RICHMOND, Ky. (WKYT) - A Richmond restaurant was damaged by fire late Monday night.
The fire department says they were called to the Golden Corral on Amberly Way around 11:45 p.m. for a report of a fire. The first units on the scene reported seeing smoke coming from the roof and a small amount of flames.
They say firefighters found a fire on the roof. Crews worked to quickly put out the fire, but it caused damage to part of the roof and extended some into the interior of the building.
The owner of the building told firefighters a cleaning company doing some work inside the building overnight spotted the fire and called firefighters.
No one was hurt.
The cause of the fire is not yet known.
The owner doesn’t know when the restaurant will reopen.
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Eriksen tipped to change ‘diva mentality’ at Man Utd as Lindegaard talks up ‘fairytale’ transfer
Christian Eriksen is the kind of character that can change the “diva mentality” at Manchester United, says fellow Dane and former Red Devils goalkeeper Anders Lindegaard.
GOAL has been able to confirm that an agreement is in place for the 30-year-old playmaker to link up with Premier League heavyweights following the expiration of his short-term deal at Brentford.
Eriksen is only just over a year out from suffering a cardiac arrest while representing his country at Euro 2020, but he has made an impressive return to competitive action and is considered to offer the perfect blend of ability and personality to a United squad that has badly underperformed of late.
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Is Eriksen the right fit for Man Utd?
Ex-Denmark international Lindegaard – who made 29 appearances for United between 2010 and 2015 - has no doubt that Eriksen will improve Erik ten Hag’s ranks, telling BBC Sport: “It’s a fairytale story. No-one would have seen that in a crystal ball and I’m just so happy for Christian that he’s been able to make it back in such a great way.
"I’m very impressed, but not particularly surprised. Christian has got a special kind of mentality; a mentality that will suit United very much. He’s not in football for the fame, the money, the luxury lifestyle or showing off. Christian is in football for the love of the game - in a way that I don’t know anyone else is.
“For that reason mainly, he fits very well at United which, looking from the outside, has turned into a club with a lot of diva mentality, a lot of players who have a lot of followers on social media - and you get the sense that becoming a part of Manchester United is part of getting more attention and personal branding.
“Christian comes in as a completely different character. He couldn’t care less about followers on social media. He couldn’t care less about fancy cars or expensive watches. All he cares about is playing football, enjoying football and making it into the beautiful game we all want it to be.”
How will Eriksen fit into Man Utd’s system?
As reported by GOAL, Ten Hag told United’s board that he wanted to sign Eriksen and top target, Frenkie de Jong, as part of a midfield overhaul.
That is the area he considers most in need of address since taking over from interim boss Ralf Rangnick, with Paul Pogba, Nemanja Matic, Juan Mata and Jesse Lingard all leaving as free agents on the back of the 2021-22 campaign.
Ten Hag sees Eriksen as being capable of playing in a deeper midfield role, or as a No.10, to give him more options in the Red Devils’ engine room alongside the likes of Bruno Fernandes, Scott McTominay and Fred. | https://www.goal.com/en-ae/news/eriksen-change-diva-mentality-man-utd-transfer/bltc057f9b57ea08780 | 2022-07-05T15:47:26Z | https://www.goal.com/en-ae/news/eriksen-change-diva-mentality-man-utd-transfer/bltc057f9b57ea08780 | false |
WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Antony Blinken will hold talks with his Chinese counterpart this week in Indonesia at a meeting of foreign ministers from the Group of 20 bloc of the world’s leading industrialized nations, the State Department said Tuesday.
Blinken will see China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the G-20 gathering in Bali, the department said in a statement that made no mention of any possible meeting between Blinken and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, who will also be attending the G-20 event.
Blinken and Lavrov last met in Geneva, Switzerland in January in what turned out to be a fruitless bid to forestall Russia's invasion of Ukraine a month later.
Since then, Blinken and Lavrov have not been in the same room, or even the same city, at the same time. It was not immediately clear if either of the two would have time or desire for a discussion in Bali.
The U.S. and China are at severe odds over numerous issues ranging from trade and human rights to Taiwan and disputes in the South China Sea. They are also divided over Russia’s war in Ukraine, with China supporting the Russian explanation for the conflict.
Blinken “will reinforce our commitment to working with international partners to confront global challenges, including food and energy insecurity and the threat Russia’s continued war against Ukraine presents to the international order,” State Department spokesman Ned Price said.
From Bali, Blinken will travel to Bangkok, Thailand, to make up for a trip to the Thai capital that he was forced to cancel late last year due to COVID-19 reasons. | https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/Blinken-sets-G-20-meeting-with-Chinese-FM-silent-17284979.php | 2022-07-05T15:48:11Z | https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/Blinken-sets-G-20-meeting-with-Chinese-FM-silent-17284979.php | true |
The addition of the Springfield, MO, and Canton, NY, facilities strengthens Tosca's service to its cheese customers and adds capacity for future growth
ATLANTA, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tosca, a global leader in reusable packaging solutions and pooling, has acquired Bristol Manufacturing's cheese box division. Bristol Manufacturing is a reconditioning and repair company that services the cheese market in the United States. The acquisition includes two facilities in Springfield, MO, and Canton, NY, allowing Tosca to add capacity for future growth, expand its geographic reach, and insource all of its wash and reconditioning services for the Tosca 640 cheese containers.
The acquisition of Bristol's cheese box division enables Tosca to offer its customers enhanced flexibility, greater capacity, and better service. Tosca has an existing relationship with Bristol Manufacturing, having previously used the company to recondition some of its 640 reusable packaging containers for cheese.
Brent Davis, owner of Bristol Manufacturing is pleased to see his company acquired by Tosca. "My team and I have partnered with Tosca for years to service the cheese industry and I know that customers are in very capable hands. I am confident that Tosca will continue to deliver outstanding service."
Tosca has been delivering smarter, safer, and more sustainable reusable container solutions for the country's leading names in the cheese industry for over 50 years. As the long-time market leader in 640 cheese boxes, Tosca played an instrumental part in developing national safety and quality guidelines adopted as the industry standard by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, and the National Cheese Institute.
Eric Frank, CEO of Tosca, is excited to announce another acquisition from Tosca: "At Tosca, we're passionate about lowering supply chain costs for our customers while providing them exceptional quality and superior service. This geographic and capacity expansion will allow us to be a better partner for our cheese customers and continue revolutionizing the flow of supply chains."
The cheese industry is continuing to grow. The global cheese market size stood at USD 88.2 billion last year. It is expected to reach USD 107.7 billion by 2028 and projected to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 3.4% during the forecast period. As Tosca prepares to meet the needs of customers in the coming years, the addition of two new facilities will be integral to Tosca's service capabilities.
Tosca (www.toscaltd.com) is a global leader in reusable plastic packaging solutions and pooling for supply chains. We offer growers, suppliers, and retailers a more efficient and sustainable way to move products from source to shelf with our unique ability to service the entire supply chain. With a robust portfolio of reusable assets including crates, pallets, bulk containers, dollies and more, we are committed to preserving product quality, reducing damage, decreasing environmental impact, and minimizing labor and transportation costs.
With a combined 100 years of experience as industry leaders, we are committed to partnering with you every step of the way, providing reliable and consistent service across your markets with the resources and power of a global network and the collaboration of local service. With a solutions mindset, in-house R&D, IoT tracking capabilities and a focus on innovation, Tosca is revolutionizing the way supply chains move.
For more information visit: www.toscaltd.com.
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PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — An unusual number of seals are becoming stranded and dying off Maine this summer, and avian influenza is to blame, the federal government said Tuesday.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has confirmed that samples from four Maine seals tested positive for the virus. The animals all died or required euthanasia, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said.
Marine mammal rescuers started to notice an unusually high number of seal strandings in June, and then the USDA conducted the tests, NOAA said in a statement. The rate of dead seal strandings in Maine is about three times the normal rate for the summer and is close to 60, the agency said.
The USDA is notifying the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and state animal and public health officials about the deaths, which came after a bird flu outbreak that led to the deaths of tens of millions of chickens and turkeys on farms. The virus is capable of jumping to mammals, though it rarely affects humans.
It's not the first instance of bird flu jumping to marine mammals such as seals, but the federal government is monitoring the deaths closely nonetheless, said Allison Ferreira, a NOAA spokesperson.
“There is a national outbreak of avian flu happening, so that was the cause of concern for these animals,” Ferreira said.
Most of the seals that have been founded stranded in Maine this summer have been dead, NOAA said. The dead seals have included gray seals and harbor seals.
The health risk “posed by avian flu to the general public is low; however, precautions are recommended,” NOAA's statement said. The agency said people and pets should never approach seals, and should contact authorities if they find an animal they believe is stranded.
Elsewhere in New England, hundreds of birds have washed up dead on Martha’s Vineyard, and local officials have sounded the alarm about a possible bird flu outbreak.
The source of the outbreak among seals is still being investigated.
Marine Mammals of Maine, a rescue organization, that it has responded to 40 stranded seals since June 1. Katy Green, a spokesperson for the organization, said it is “aware of this evolving situation” and working with NOAA on it.
Gray seals and harbor seals are abundant off New England, where they are beloved by wildlife watchers and sometimes bemoaned by fishermen. However, the bird flu deaths don't represent the first time they've died off at an alarming rate.
NOAA declared an “unusual mortality event” for the seals after more than 2,700 of them stranded off Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts from July 2018 to March 2020. Feds attributed those deaths to phocine distemper virus. That virus does not impact humans. | https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/High-number-of-seal-deaths-linked-to-bird-flu-17285057.php | 2022-07-05T15:49:06Z | https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/High-number-of-seal-deaths-linked-to-bird-flu-17285057.php | false |
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday morning's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Daily 4 Morning" game were:
1-7-0-6, FIREBALL: 1
(one, seven, zero, six; FIREBALL: one)
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday morning's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Daily 4 Morning" game were:
1-7-0-6, FIREBALL: 1
(one, seven, zero, six; FIREBALL: one) | https://www.myjournalcourier.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Daily-4-Morning-game-17285061.php | 2022-07-05T15:49:41Z | https://www.myjournalcourier.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Daily-4-Morning-game-17285061.php | false |
- Proprietary technology Hominis® Surgical System, first-of-its-kind surgical robot with humanoid-shaped arms, also rebranded to Anovo™ Surgical System
- Company also highlights clinical data of surgical system in multiple presentations at SRS 2022 Annual Meeting
TEL AVIV, Israel and FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Memic Innovative Surgery Ltd. (Memic), a medical device company dedicated to transforming surgery with its proprietary surgical robotic technology, today announced that it has rebranded to become Momentis Surgical™ and has changed the name of its proprietary technology from Hominis® Surgical System to Anovo™ Surgical System. The company first unveiled the rebrand in a special on-site event called "Project M" on Friday, July 1, 2022 at the Society of Robotic and Digital Surgery (SRS) 2022 Annual Meeting in Florida.
"We are pleased to announce our new identity as Momentis Surgical. As an innovative and visionary technology company, we want to ensure that our brand aligns with our vision and core values and reflects our expanded corporate mission to transform the field of robotic surgery in a range of indications using next-generation surgical robots that provide a human touch, mirroring the movements of the human body to enable surgeons to perform procedures previously unimaginable," said Dvir Cohen, chief executive officer of Momentis. "We believe the name Momentis captures not only where we find ourselves as a company today, but it reflects our inspiration for future growth as an organization."
At SRS 2022, the company also highlighted clinical data of the Anovo System in seven presentations including four oral presentations. In one of the oral presentations, titled "Advancements in Robotic Gynecology: Vaginal Robotics," Ricardo E. Estape, MD, gynecologic surgeon and director, HCA Florida Institute for Gynecologic Oncology, Kendall Hospital and Erica Stockwell, DO, MBA, FACOG, gynecologic surgeon, AdventHealth Celebration, reviewed the history of robotic surgery and the clinical benefits of the transvaginal approach to gynecological surgery. Dr. Estape also discussed his clinical experience with the Anovo System, as the first surgeon in the U.S. to ever perform a robotic-assisted transvaginal hysterectomy using this technology. He has performed six patient procedures to-date, all completed with good results and all patients were discharged from the hospital same day post-surgery.
The Anovo System is indicated for use in robotic-assisted transvaginal benign surgical procedures including benign hysterectomy, salpingectomy, oophorectomy, adnexectomy, and ovarian cyst removal. Multiple instruments can be introduced to the body through a single portal and the unprecedented articulation of the robotic ARMS offers optimal access and working angles. Anovo requires a much smaller footprint and costs significantly less than conventional robotic systems, making it possible for more hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers to acquire the system and offer more patients the benefits of less invasive robotic surgery.
In June 2022, Momentis announced the first U.S. patient procedures were successfully performed using the Anovo System for robotic-assisted transvaginal hysterectomy at HCA Florida Kendall Hospital and The Women's Hospital at Jackson Memorial.
About Momentis Surgical™
Momentis Surgical (formerly Memic Innovative Surgery) is a medical device company founded in 2013 and based in Tel Aviv, Israel with a wholly owned subsidiary based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Momentis is dedicated to transforming the field of robotic surgery by developing innovative small footprint, cost-effective, robotic-assisted technologies and techniques for a growing number of clinical applications. Our goal is to empower surgeons to perform minimally invasive, complex procedures, enabling better patient outcomes, lowering cost of care, and opening access to more surgeons, patients, hospitals, and surgery centers across the globe. For more information, visit: https://www.momentissurgical.com/.
Media Contact:
Lynn Granito
Berry & Company Public Relations
lgranito@berrypr.com
973-818-3732
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Gilmartin Group
greg@gilmartinir.com
347-620-7010
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- Proprietary technology Hominis® Surgical System, first-of-its-kind surgical robot with humanoid-shaped arms, also rebranded to Anovo™ Surgical System
- Company also highlights clinical data of surgical system in multiple presentations at SRS 2022 Annual Meeting
TEL AVIV, Israel and FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Memic Innovative Surgery Ltd. (Memic), a medical device company dedicated to transforming surgery with its proprietary surgical robotic technology, today announced that it has rebranded to become Momentis Surgical™ and has changed the name of its proprietary technology from Hominis® Surgical System to Anovo™ Surgical System. The company first unveiled the rebrand in a special on-site event called "Project M" on Friday, July 1, 2022 at the Society of Robotic and Digital Surgery (SRS) 2022 Annual Meeting in Florida.
"We are pleased to announce our new identity as Momentis Surgical. As an innovative and visionary technology company, we want to ensure that our brand aligns with our vision and core values and reflects our expanded corporate mission to transform the field of robotic surgery in a range of indications using next-generation surgical robots that provide a human touch, mirroring the movements of the human body to enable surgeons to perform procedures previously unimaginable," said Dvir Cohen, chief executive officer of Momentis. "We believe the name Momentis captures not only where we find ourselves as a company today, but it reflects our inspiration for future growth as an organization."
At SRS 2022, the company also highlighted clinical data of the Anovo System in seven presentations including four oral presentations. In one of the oral presentations, titled "Advancements in Robotic Gynecology: Vaginal Robotics," Ricardo E. Estape, MD, gynecologic surgeon and director, HCA Florida Institute for Gynecologic Oncology, Kendall Hospital and Erica Stockwell, DO, MBA, FACOG, gynecologic surgeon, AdventHealth Celebration, reviewed the history of robotic surgery and the clinical benefits of the transvaginal approach to gynecological surgery. Dr. Estape also discussed his clinical experience with the Anovo System, as the first surgeon in the U.S. to ever perform a robotic-assisted transvaginal hysterectomy using this technology. He has performed six patient procedures to-date, all completed with good results and all patients were discharged from the hospital same day post-surgery.
The Anovo System is indicated for use in robotic-assisted transvaginal benign surgical procedures including benign hysterectomy, salpingectomy, oophorectomy, adnexectomy, and ovarian cyst removal. Multiple instruments can be introduced to the body through a single portal and the unprecedented articulation of the robotic ARMS offers optimal access and working angles. Anovo requires a much smaller footprint and costs significantly less than conventional robotic systems, making it possible for more hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers to acquire the system and offer more patients the benefits of less invasive robotic surgery.
In June 2022, Momentis announced the first U.S. patient procedures were successfully performed using the Anovo System for robotic-assisted transvaginal hysterectomy at HCA Florida Kendall Hospital and The Women's Hospital at Jackson Memorial.
About Momentis Surgical™
Momentis Surgical (formerly Memic Innovative Surgery) is a medical device company founded in 2013 and based in Tel Aviv, Israel with a wholly owned subsidiary based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Momentis is dedicated to transforming the field of robotic surgery by developing innovative small footprint, cost-effective, robotic-assisted technologies and techniques for a growing number of clinical applications. Our goal is to empower surgeons to perform minimally invasive, complex procedures, enabling better patient outcomes, lowering cost of care, and opening access to more surgeons, patients, hospitals, and surgery centers across the globe. For more information, visit: https://www.momentissurgical.com/.
Media Contact:
Lynn Granito
Berry & Company Public Relations
lgranito@berrypr.com
973-818-3732
Investor Contact:
Greg Chodaczek
Gilmartin Group
greg@gilmartinir.com
347-620-7010
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Boxer Delicious Orie plotting next phase of life story at Commonwealth Games
Born in Moscow and raised in Wolverhampton, boxer Delicious Orie is plotting the next phase of his already-remarkable life story at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham next month.
The 25-year-old super-heavyweight, whose father is Nigerian and his mother Russian, arrived in the UK with his family at the age of eight, but only managed to beat the red tape to secure a British passport last year.
Despite fading memories and a fractured knowledge of the language, Orie still also holds a Russian passport and has reasons to be concerned with the continued aggression in the border regions and Donbas, where many of his extended family remain.
Orie’s grandmother and aunts live in Voronezh, some 200 miles from the Ukraine border, whilst his mother’s cousins and children live in Ukraine, close to the separatist region that it is predicted will become the next primary focus of Russian president Vladimir Putin’s continued assault.
“My mum has always told me that Russia and Ukraine are like brothers – they stuck together and had a very strong relationship – so what is happening now is devastating,” said Orie.
“It is breaking families and tearing them apart. My family are fortunately OK but it is a horrible situation. Most people out there don’t want what’s going on at the moment – they want unity. (But) you have a couple of crazy people at the top.”
Orie feared his delayed bid for a British passport would derail his hopes of reaching the Paris Olympics in 2024, but its arrival last year rubber-stamped his arrival on the GB podium squad in Sheffield, and he put it to good use with a bronze medal at last month’s European Championships in Yerevan.
Now Orie, who is one of a 14-strong England squad named for the Games, is determined to use his opportunity to give something back to the nation he has called home for almost two decades, and inspire others not to lose heart facing similar journeys.
“I’m a British citizen – I might not have been born here but I did most of my growing up here and all I really know is England,” added Orie.
“This is my way of saying ‘thank you’ to the nation for providing so many opportunities and opening so many doors.
“So many of my mates from school and even my siblings who held British passports from birth, they don’t understand the power of the passport and how it can provide opportunities for you.
“All you’ve got to do is work hard. In some countries, no matter how hard you work, the doors will be closed for ever. Here, the doors will be open for you and you will have the platform to achieve whatever you want.” | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/pa/article-10984247/Boxer-Delicious-Orie-plotting-phase-life-story-Commonwealth-Games.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-07-05T16:00:58Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/pa/article-10984247/Boxer-Delicious-Orie-plotting-phase-life-story-Commonwealth-Games.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | true |
TAIPEI, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GIGABYTE, the world's leading gaming hardware brand, announced the launch of the GIGABYTE S55U gaming monitor, the newest addition to GIGABYTE'S 4K monitor family.
The S55U opens up a new segment of gaming monitors with its massive 54.6-inch UHD quantum dot display. Besides delivering incredible picture sharpness and clarity, the S55U steps up the game with the esports-grade 120Hz refresh rate, 2ms GTG response time, and HDMI 2.1 connectivity that promises an immersive, silky-smooth gaming 4K experience on a big screen. The S55U is also android-powered with built-in apps such as YouTube, Netflix, and Chromecast for streaming, making it ideal for home entertainment as well.
GIGABYTE has been at the forefront of delivering best-in-class 4K gaming monitors since it introduced its first-ever 4K display last year. The entire family boast the industry-leading HDMI 2.1 support and exclusive tactical gaming features, which set a new standard for 4K gaming displays. GIGABYTE 4K gaming monitors have also been well received by media and communities worldwide. The FV43U was named the king of 43-inch gaming monitors by the world-renowned media Tom's Hardware for its class-leading color and contrast. The 47.53-inch FO48U featuring an OLED panel won the iF Design Award honor in 2022 for its unmatched aesthetics and display performance. Last but not least, the GIGABYTE M series was highly praised by the monitor-focused tech media Rtings as the best 4K gaming monitors they have reviewed.
GIGABYTE now delivers a wide variety of 4K gaming monitors ranging from 28 to 54.6 inches for gamers to choose from. The newest S55U offers a brand new dimension for those looking for a completely immersive viewing experience on a large gaming monitor for both gaming and home entertainment.
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Europe forced to pay even higher prices to fill gas storage: Kemp
By John Kemp
LONDON, July 5 (Reuters) - Europe's gas inventories are on course to reach 976 terawatt-hours (TWh) by the end of the summer, compared with 868 TWh at the same point last year, and slightly above the 10-year seasonal average.
The region continues to buy as much liquefied natural gas (LNG) as possible to offset reduced imports from Russia and the possibility of a complete stoppage next winter but it is pushing up prices sharply.
Stocks in the European Union and the United Kingdom (EU28) are on track to be 44 TWh (5%) higher than the average for the previous 10 years, based on past storage trajectories.
The probable range is from 838 TWh to 1077 TWh, and has changed little in recent weeks, as the disruption of pipeline supplies from Russia has been offset by higher prices and more LNG arrivals.
Stocks have increased by a record 369 TWh since the start of April, compared with an increase of just 203 TWh this time last year and a ten-year seasonal average of 272 TWh.
As a result, inventories are 44 TWh (7% or 0.31 standard deviations) above the average for the time of year, having been 129 TWh (23% or 1.37 standard deviations) below average at the end of January.
In recent weeks, the rate of inventory accumulation has slowed to 5 TWh per day, from more than 7 TWh per day in late May (https://tmsnrt.rs/3RaxRVE).
Until early June, storage had been filling at an unsustainable rate so some deceleration was expected by the end of June or the beginning of July.
Inventory accumulation normally slows at this time of year and the current rate is still slightly above the seasonal average for 2012-2021.
But the reduction in pipeline supplies from Russia has accelerated the adjustment and put explosive upward pressure on prices by forcing European buyers to purchase extra LNG cargoes to make up the shortfall.
Futures prices for deliveries in Northwest Europe in January 2023, in the depths of next winter, have climbed to a record 173 euros per megawatt-hour (MWh) from 95 euros in the middle of June.
Soaring prices are signalling the need for conservation by businesses and households and maximum fuel-switching to coal, biomass and hydro by electricity generators to build stocks even faster.
Futures for deliveries in Northwest Europe in January 2023 are also trading at a record premium of 35 euros per MWh compared with deliveries for the same date in Northeast Asia. Europe's buyers are attempting to divert the maximum volume of LNG to improve their own supply situation, in the process squeezing utilities in South and East Asia, worsening shortages at the other end of Eurasia, and pushing up prices for everyone.
Related columns:
- Europe's summer gas prices soften as storage fills early (Reuters, June 8)
- Europe's gas prices soften as rate of storage build is unsustainable (Reuters, May 20)
- Europe fills gas storage at record rate as Asia's buyers step aside (Reuters, May 17)
- Europe makes rapid start on refilling gas storage (Reuters, May 4)
John Kemp is a Reuters market analyst. The views expressed are his own (Editing by David Evans) | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/reuters/article-10984139/Europe-forced-pay-higher-prices-gas-storage-Kemp.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-07-05T16:03:27Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/reuters/article-10984139/Europe-forced-pay-higher-prices-gas-storage-Kemp.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | true |
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NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Ethiopia’s leader reported a massacre Monday allegedly by rebels in a restive region where a rebel group opposed to his government is accused of targeting civilians amid fighting with government troops.
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s office didn’t provide fatality figures, but the Amhara Association of America told The Associated Press, quoting sources on the ground, that it believes between 150 to 160 people might have been killed in the attacks.
The AP wasn’t able to independently verify casualty figures by the association, which said ethnic Amhara people were targeted and the killings started early in the day.
“Shene group members fleeing from attacks by (government) security forces are inflicting danger on citizens in West Wellega,” Abiy said in a tweet Monday, adding operations are underway to chase the rebels. “Citizens in the Oromia region’s Qellen Wellega area have come under a massacre.”
The prime minister’s announcement came three weeks after hundreds of civilians belonging to the Amhara community were killed in the same region in attacks blamed on the OLA, which the government refers to as Shene. The rebel group denied that accusation, instead accusing government forces and a local militia of carrying out the attacks.
Phone communication into the remote area has been cut since midday.
The killings will pile pressure on Abiy’s government to do more to protect civilians as a wave of ethnic unrest persists in Africa’s second most populous country. Attacks targeting minorities living across the country have increased in recent years because of political, historical, and ethnic tensions.
Ethnic Amhara, the second-largest ethnic group in Ethiopia but a minority in other regions, have been targeted repeatedly.
Several dozen were killed in attacks in the Benishangul Gumuz and Oromia regions over the past three years alone. Last month, witnesses told the AP that more than 400 civilians were killed in a June 18 attack against ethnic Amhara in the Oromia region’s Tole area. | https://fox59.com/news/national-world/ap-international/ethiopia-leader-reports-new-massacre-in-oromia-region/ | 2022-07-05T16:05:13Z | https://fox59.com/news/national-world/ap-international/ethiopia-leader-reports-new-massacre-in-oromia-region/ | false |
R&B singer R. Kelly removed from suicide watch at Brooklyn jail
By Luc Cohen
NEW YORK, July 5 (Reuters) - R&B singer R. Kelly, who was sentenced last week to 30 years in prison following his sex trafficking conviction, was removed from suicide watch on Tuesday morning at the Brooklyn jail where he is being held, federal prosecutors said.
Kelly's lawyer Jennifer Bonjean confirmed the multiplatinum singer is no longer on suicide watch, but said he plans to press ahead with his lawsuit over being placed there. She has said that Kelly is not suicidal.
Kelly, 55, is suing the Metropolitan Detention Center, saying jail officials there ordered the watch immediately after his June 29 sentencing "solely for punitive purposes" and because he was a "high-profile" inmate.
In a court filing in Tuesday, prosecutors said Kelly was removed from suicide watch following a clinical assessment. He had also been clinically assessed before being put on watch.
Bonjean suggested in an email that the removal was a tactic to thwart his lawsuit, which seeks unspecified compensatory and punitive damages. The court docket suggests that Kelly is seeking $100 million.
"Not surprising that as soon as the BOP was going to have to account for their decisions, they removed him," Bonjean said, referring to the Federal Bureau of Prisons, which runs the Brooklyn jail. "Our lawsuit will proceed nonetheless."
The BOP declined to comment.
Known for the 1996 Grammy-winning hit "I Believe I Can Fly," Kelly was convicted last September of racketeering and violating a law that bars transporting people across state lines for prostitution.
Prosecutors said Kelly, whose given name is Robert Sylvester Kelly, exploited his stardom and wealth over two decades to lure women and girls into his orbit for sex, with the help of his entourage.
Kelly has repeatedly denied accusations of sexual abuse.
Ghislaine Maxwell, another inmate at the Brooklyn jail, was placed on suicide watch on June 24, four days before being sentenced to 20 years in prison for aiding financier Jeffrey Epstein's sexual abuse of underage girls.
Kelly still faces an August trial in Chicago federal court on child pornography and obstruction charges, and various state charges in Illinois and Minnesota. (Reporting by Luc Cohen in New York; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama, Bill Berkrot and Richard Chang) | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/reuters/article-10984323/R-B-singer-R-Kelly-removed-suicide-watch-Brooklyn-jail-prosecutors.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-07-05T16:05:42Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/reuters/article-10984323/R-B-singer-R-Kelly-removed-suicide-watch-Brooklyn-jail-prosecutors.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | false |
Researchers: Late WR Demaryius Thomas had CTE
Late NFL wide receiver Demaryius Thomas had the degenerative brain disease known as chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, Boston University researchers revealed Tuesday.
Thomas was found dead at his home in Georgia on Dec. 9 at age 33, but the Fulton County coroner has not released a cause of death. His family suspected seizures resulting from a 2019 car accident might have caused his death.
The former Denver Broncos star began displaying erratic behavior, including mood changes and isolation, in 2020, according to his family.
"His mood would change, and he would also isolate himself sometimes," said Katina Stuckey Smith, Thomas' mother, in an interview with ABC. "He was, like, `Mom, I don't know what's going on with my body. You know, I gotta get myself together,' and he said, `I don't feel like myself anymore.'"
Neuropathologist Dr. Ann McKee, part of the Boston University brain research team, told ABC that Thomas most likely died after having a seizure. The condition isn't commonly associated with CTE.
A four-time Pro Bowl selection, Thomas played eight-plus seasons with the Broncos, who drafted him in the first round in 2010 and traded him to Houston in October 2018.
He won Super Bowl 50 with Denver and recorded 724 catches for 9,763 yards and 63 touchdowns in 143 career games with the Broncos, Texans (2018) and New York Jets (2019). He signed with New England in 2019 but never appeared in a game for the Patriots.
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"A Love Affair with Failure" by Dr. Akintoye Akindele and Olakunle Soriyan is released with Forbes Books
This release is posted on behalf of Forbes Books (operated by Advantage Media Group under license).
NEW YORK, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A Love Affair with Failure: When Hitting Bottom Becomes a Launchpad to Success by Dr. Akintoye Akindele and Olakunle Soriyan is now available. The book is published by Forbes Books, the exclusive business book publishing imprint of Forbes, and is available on Amazon today.
Troubled by the game-changing possibilities missed because of humanity's fear of failure, Akindele and Soriyan present a new theory of entrepreneurial success that draws a stark line between failure and failing. Failure is a noun that limits people to false ideas of final outcomes. Failing, on the other hand, is a verb. It's an outcome of action and effort that should be viewed as progress, or as a transition into something better.
With A Love Affair with Failure, Akindele and Soriyan aim to help emerging entrepreneurs prepare for the inevitable challenges ahead by urging them to be resilient in the pursuit of their dreams and embrace the idea of failing as both a prerequisite for achieving success, as well as a victory in itself because of the courage it signifies.
"We wrote this book because we do not believe in failure. We believe in failing," Akindele explained. "Failure is a destination; it is a windowless prison that confines, but it does not exist unless you accept that it does. Failing, on the other hand, is about embarking on a journey of new knowledge and new beginnings."
About Dr. Akintoye Akindele, DBA, CFA
Dr. Akintoye Akindele is Chairman of Platform Capital, CEO of Duport Midstream Company Limited, CEO of Atlantic International Refineries & Petrochemicals Limited, Co-Chairman of Liquidity Club, Director of Koniku Incorporated USA, and Founder of Synergy Capital Managers. Akindele is also an investor, best-selling author, and philanthropist who is passionate about enhancing Africa's role in the global economy. He earned a doctorate in Business Administration (Finance) from the International School of Management in Paris.
Akindele serves as a faculty member at the University of Lagos Business School, lecturing on finance and entrepreneurship.
About Olakunle Soriyan
Olakunle Soriyan is a mentor and executive coach for leaders across the globe. As Chief Knowledge Officer of Kenneth Soriyan Research and Ideas LLC, his work reinvigorates leaders to embrace what sets them apart in order to maintain personal and professional relevance. He is also the CEO of AFRICA HOUSE, an organization linking investors to entrepreneurs and innovators of African descent. Beyond his work with governments, individuals, and large corporations, Soriyan is the founder of Eshirya Africa, a 501(c)(3) Exempt Non-Profit focused on mobilizing and empowering 1% of the African population (who live in Africa) as well as people of African descent everywhere to function as a movement unlimited in thought and action.
Soriyan and his family are based in Texas.
About Forbes Books
Launched in 2016 in partnership with Advantage Media Group, Forbes Books is the exclusive business book publishing imprint of Forbes. Forbes Books offers business and thought leaders an innovative, speed-to-market, fee-based publishing model and a suite of services designed to strategically and tactically support authors and promote their expertise. For more information, visit forbesbooks.com.
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ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison said Monday that he has COVID-19 for a second time.
Ellison tested positive for the virus Monday morning, and he is self-isolating and working from home, according to a post on his Twitter account.
“I’m feeling fine and grateful to be fully vaccinated and boosted,” he wrote.
Ellison tested positive the first time in January during a trip abroad. He said then that he experienced mild symptoms “but nothing worse than a mild cold.”
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Suffolk County Police Hate Crimes Unit and Arson Section detectives are investigating the incident, which happened at the Fatima Al-Zahra mosque on Lake Shore Road in Ronkonkoma around midnight Monday.
A member of the congregation said a crescent sign outside the mosque was firebombed.
The sign was damaged, but the building itself was not affected.
No injuries were reported.
The investigation is active and ongoing.
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NEW YORK, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for F, GRAB, EVFM, CLVS, and MU.
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"A Love Affair with Failure" by Dr. Akintoye Akindele and Olakunle Soriyan is released with Forbes Books
This release is posted on behalf of Forbes Books (operated by Advantage Media Group under license).
NEW YORK, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A Love Affair with Failure: When Hitting Bottom Becomes a Launchpad to Success by Dr. Akintoye Akindele and Olakunle Soriyan is now available. The book is published by Forbes Books, the exclusive business book publishing imprint of Forbes, and is available on Amazon today.
Troubled by the game-changing possibilities missed because of humanity's fear of failure, Akindele and Soriyan present a new theory of entrepreneurial success that draws a stark line between failure and failing. Failure is a noun that limits people to false ideas of final outcomes. Failing, on the other hand, is a verb. It's an outcome of action and effort that should be viewed as progress, or as a transition into something better.
With A Love Affair with Failure, Akindele and Soriyan aim to help emerging entrepreneurs prepare for the inevitable challenges ahead by urging them to be resilient in the pursuit of their dreams and embrace the idea of failing as both a prerequisite for achieving success, as well as a victory in itself because of the courage it signifies.
"We wrote this book because we do not believe in failure. We believe in failing," Akindele explained. "Failure is a destination; it is a windowless prison that confines, but it does not exist unless you accept that it does. Failing, on the other hand, is about embarking on a journey of new knowledge and new beginnings."
About Dr. Akintoye Akindele, DBA, CFA
Dr. Akintoye Akindele is Chairman of Platform Capital, CEO of Duport Midstream Company Limited, CEO of Atlantic International Refineries & Petrochemicals Limited, Co-Chairman of Liquidity Club, Director of Koniku Incorporated USA, and Founder of Synergy Capital Managers. Akindele is also an investor, best-selling author, and philanthropist who is passionate about enhancing Africa's role in the global economy. He earned a doctorate in Business Administration (Finance) from the International School of Management in Paris.
Akindele serves as a faculty member at the University of Lagos Business School, lecturing on finance and entrepreneurship.
About Olakunle Soriyan
Olakunle Soriyan is a mentor and executive coach for leaders across the globe. As Chief Knowledge Officer of Kenneth Soriyan Research and Ideas LLC, his work reinvigorates leaders to embrace what sets them apart in order to maintain personal and professional relevance. He is also the CEO of AFRICA HOUSE, an organization linking investors to entrepreneurs and innovators of African descent. Beyond his work with governments, individuals, and large corporations, Soriyan is the founder of Eshirya Africa, a 501(c)(3) Exempt Non-Profit focused on mobilizing and empowering 1% of the African population (who live in Africa) as well as people of African descent everywhere to function as a movement unlimited in thought and action.
Soriyan and his family are based in Texas.
About Forbes Books
Launched in 2016 in partnership with Advantage Media Group, Forbes Books is the exclusive business book publishing imprint of Forbes. Forbes Books offers business and thought leaders an innovative, speed-to-market, fee-based publishing model and a suite of services designed to strategically and tactically support authors and promote their expertise. For more information, visit forbesbooks.com.
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Christina Wells, Forbes Books, cwells@forbesbooks.com
Adesola Adesugba, The Platform Capital, a.adesugba@theplatformcapital.com
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As a dog owner, it's important to keep an eye on your pet's behaviour as sudden changes could suggest something is wrong with them.
And their body language is always a good place to start - especially their tail position.
The RSPCA has put together a guide to help owners "recognise important body language signals and get to know how their dog is feeling".
If you're ever concerned about your dog's behaviour - or think something might be wrong with them - contact your vet for advice on what to do.
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A happy dog
If your dog has a relaxed body posture, open mouth, ears in their natural position, eyes in their normal shape and a wagging tail then they're in a good mood.
When in a happy mood, a dog might be more inclined to play with their owner or other dogs - and will demonstrate this by raising their bottom and wagging their tail.
An RSPCA statement reads: "Dog's weight is distributed across all four paws, smooth hair, tail wagging, face is interested and alert, relaxed and open mouth."
A worried dog
Many dogs become anxious when around humans or animals unfamiliar to them - and can become uncomfortable when approached as a result.
Owner should be able to recognise when their dog is worried through their tail position. Their tail will likely be tucked under and will be accompanied with ears at the back and frequent yawning.
An RSPCA statement reads: "Dog is lying down and avoiding eye contact or turning head away from you and lip licking and ears are back.
"Dog is sitting with head lowered, ears are back, tail tucked away, not making eye contact, yawning, raising a front paw."
An angry dog
When a dog is angry, they stand stiff, their fur raises and their eyes will be directed towards the person or animal they're angry at.
Their ears will either be pricked up or flat and their tail could be raised or tucked between their legs - depending on whether the dog is lying down and cowering.
The RSPCA has described an angry dog as one who is "standing with body down and weight towards the back, head tilted upwards, mouth tight, lips drawn back, teeth exposed, eyes staring, ears back and down, snarling".
Owners concerned their dog has been displaying angry behaviours when there's no obvious cause should contact their vet, who may refer them to a clinical animal behaviourist.
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After more than four months of ferocious fighting, Russia claimed a key victory: full control over one of the two provinces in Ukraine’s eastern industrial heartland.
But Moscow’s seizure of the last major stronghold of Ukrainian resistance in Luhansk province came at a steep price. The critical question now is whether Russia can muster enough strength for a new offensive to complete its capture of the Donbas and make gains elsewhere in Ukraine.
“Yes, the Russians have seized the Luhansk region, but at what price?” asked Oleh Zhdanov, a military analyst in Ukraine, noting that some Russian units involved in the battle lost up to a half their soldiers.
Even President Vladimir Putin acknowledged Monday that Russian troops involved in action in Luhansk need to “take some rest and beef up their combat capability.”
That raises doubts about whether Moscow's forces and their separatist allies are ready to quickly thrust deeper into Donetsk, the other province that makes up the Donbas. Observers estimated in recent weeks that Russia controlled about half of Donetsk, and battle lines have changed little since then.
What happens in the Donbas could determine the course of the war. If Russia succeeds there, it could free up its forces to grab even more land and dictate the terms of any peace agreement. If Ukraine, on the other hand, manages to pin the Russians down for a protracted period, it could build up the resources for a counteroffensive.
Exhausting the Russians has long been part of the plan for the Ukrainians, who began the conflict outgunned — but hoped Western weapons could eventually tip the scales in their favor.
They are already effectively using heavy howitzers and advanced rocket systems sent by the U.S. and other Western allies, and more is on the way. But Ukrainian forces have said they remain badly outmatched.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Hanna Malyar said recently that Russian forces were firing 10 times more ammunition than the Ukrainian military.
After a failed attempt at a lightning advance on the capital of Kyiv in the opening weeks of the war, Russian forces withdrew from many parts of northern and central Ukraine and turned their attention to the Donbas, a region of mines and factories where Moscow-backed separatists have been fighting the Ukrainians since 2014.
Since then, Russia has adopted a slow-and-steady approach that allowed it to seize several remaining Ukrainian strongholds in Luhansk over the course of recent weeks.
While Ukrainian officials have acknowledged that their troops have withdrawn from the city of Lysychansk, the last bulwark of their resistance in Luhansk, the presidential office said Tuesday the military was still defending small areas in the province.
Zhdanov, the analyst, predicted that the Russians would likely rely on their edge in firepower to “apply the same scorched earth tactics and blast entire cities away” in Donetsk. The same day that Russia claimed it had taken Lysychansk, new artillery attacks were reported in Donetsk.
But Russia's approach is not without drawbacks. Moscow has not given a casualty count since it said some 1,300 troops were killed in the first month of fighting, but Western officials have said that was just a fraction of real losses. Since then, Western observers have noted that the number of Russian troops involved in combat in Ukraine has dwindled, reflecting both heavy attrition and the Kremlin’s failure to fill up the ranks.
The limited manpower has forced Russian commanders to avoid ambitious attempts to encircle large areas in the Donbas, opting for smaller maneuvers and relying on heavy artillery barrages to slowly force the Ukrainians to retreat.
The military has also relied heavily on separatists, who have conducted several rounds of mobilization, and Western officials and analysts have said Moscow has increasingly engaged private military contractors. It has also tried to encourage Russian men who have done their tour of duty to sign up again, though it's is unclear how successful that has been.
While Putin so far has refrained from declaring a broad mobilization that might foment social discontent, recently proposed legislation suggested that Moscow was looking for other ways to replenish the ranks. The bill would have allowed young conscripts, who are drafted into the army for a year and barred from fighting, to immediately switch their status and sign contracts to become full professional soldiers. The draft was shelved amid strong criticism.
Some Western officials and analysts have argued that attrition is so heavy that it could force Moscow to suspend its offensive at some point later in the summer, but the Pentagon has cautioned that even though Russia has been churning through troops and supplies at rapid rates it still has abundant resources.
U.S. director of national intelligence Avril Haines said Putin appeared to accept the slow pace of the advance in the Donbas and now hoped to win by crushing Ukraine's most battle-hardened forces.
“We believe that Russia thinks that if they are able to crush really one of the most capable and well-equipped forces in the east of Ukraine ... that will lead to a slump basically in the Ukrainian resistance and that that may give them greater opportunities,” Haines said.
If Russia wins in the Donbas, it could build on its seizure of the southern Kherson region and part of neighboring Zaporizhzhia to try to eventually cut Ukraine off from its Black Sea coast all the way to the Romanian border. If that succeeded, it would deal a crushing blow to the Ukrainian economy and also create a corridor to Moldova's separatist region of Transnistria that hosts a Russian military base.
But that is far from assured. Mykola Sunhurovsky, of the Razumkov Center, a Kyiv-based think tank, predicted that growing supplies of heavy Western weapons, including HIMARS multiple rocket launchers, will help Ukraine turn the tide of the war.
“The supplies of weapons will allow Ukraine to start a counteroffensive in the south and fight for Kherson and other cities,” Sunhurovsky said.
But Ukraine has also faced massive personnel losses: up to 200 soldiers a day in recent weeks of ferocious fighting in the east, according to officials.
“Overall, local military balance in Donbas favors Russia, but long term trends still favor Ukraine,” wrote Michael Kofman, an expert on the Russian military and program director at the Virginia-based CNA think tank. “However, that estimate is conditional on sustained Western military assistance, and is not necessarily predictive of outcomes. This is likely to be a protracted war.” | https://www.lex18.com/news/high-cost-of-russian-gains-in-ukraine-may-limit-new-advance | 2022-07-05T16:16:12Z | https://www.lex18.com/news/high-cost-of-russian-gains-in-ukraine-may-limit-new-advance | true |
3 endangered Capped Langurs rescued from MP Kazi Firoz Rashid's farmhouse
Three endangered Capped Langurs have been rescued from the Savar farmhouse of Jatiya Party lawmaker Kazi Firoz Rashid.
The rescue operation was directed by Molla Rezaul Karim, the conservator of forests at Wildlife and Nature Conservation Circle, Dhaka.
Meanwhile, Wildlife Management and Nature Conservation, Dhaka, DFO Kajal Talukder supervised it.
The rescued animals were later handed over to the authorities of the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Safari Park in Gazipur which will be their new home. | https://www.tbsnews.net/bangladesh/3-endangered-capped-langurs-rescued-mp-kazi-firoz-rashids-farmhouse-453270 | 2022-07-05T16:16:12Z | https://www.tbsnews.net/bangladesh/3-endangered-capped-langurs-rescued-mp-kazi-firoz-rashids-farmhouse-453270 | false |
ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Mich. (WJRT) - Michigan natural resources officials are asking residents to keep watch for an invasive worm recently discovered in the state that could affect American beech trees.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources says the state's 37 million American beech trees could be susceptible to the microscopic Litylenchus crenatae worm, which spends the winter in leaf buds.
The worm causes leaf damage to all species of beech trees and makes them vulnerable to other tree diseases. Beech trees infected with the invasive worm can die within six to 10 years and no treatment is available.
The worm first was discovered in Michigan recently in a private woodlot located in southern St. Clair County. It likely came in infected nursery trees or material containing beech leaves.
Biologists are not sure how the worm spreads, so no additional preventative measures were announced Tuesday.
The DNR says Michigan's American beech trees already are under attack by the fatal beech bark disease. The new beech leaf disease outbreak discovered in St. Clair County likely has been there for a long time.
“Though beech leaf disease was detected this spring, the condition of the leaves and number of trees affected at this location suggest the disease has been there for more than a year,” said Simeon Wright, DNR forest health specialist. “Because symptoms are slow to emerge, it is difficult to detect the disease before it is established.”
Beech leaf disease first was identified in the U.S. in Ohio back in 2012. The tree illness has been discovered in eight other states and Ontario since then.
Beech leaf disease causes dead buds and thick bands of discoloration between veins on leaves. Infected leaves can look striped when sunlight shines through them. Leaf loss will progress through the spring and early summer.
Scientists continue investigating beech leaf disease, the Litylenchus crenatae nematode and the potential effects on Michigan's forests.
“Many questions about beech leaf disease remain unanswered,” said Wright. “Because of this, we don’t yet know all the ways the disease might be spread, and currently there are no known treatments to protect trees or reduce disease impacts." | https://www.abc12.com/news/state/american-beech-trees-susceptible-to-invasive-worm-newly-found-in-michigan/article_b2e69ee0-fc6f-11ec-9a4d-9b8a3b3c514f.html | 2022-07-05T16:19:49Z | https://www.abc12.com/news/state/american-beech-trees-susceptible-to-invasive-worm-newly-found-in-michigan/article_b2e69ee0-fc6f-11ec-9a4d-9b8a3b3c514f.html | false |
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday morning's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Pick 3 Morning" game were:
0-6-1, FIREBALL: 1
(zero, six, one; FIREBALL: one)
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday morning's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Pick 3 Morning" game were:
0-6-1, FIREBALL: 1
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NEW YORK – The fossilized skeleton of a T. rex relative that roamed the earth about 76 million years ago will be auctioned in New York this month, Sotheby's announced Tuesday.
The Gorgosaurus skeleton will highlight Sotheby's natural history auction on July 28, the auction house said.
The Gorgosaurus was an apex carnivore that lived in what is now the western United States and Canada during the late Cretaceous Period. It predated its relative the Tyrannosaurus rex by 10 million years.
The specimen being sold was discovered in 2018 in the Judith River Formation near Havre, Montana, Sotheby's said. It measures nearly 10 feet (3 meters) tall and 22 (6.7 meters) feet long.
All of the other known Gorgosaurus skeletons are in museum collections, making this one the only specimen available for private ownership, the auction house said.
“In my career, I have had the privilege of handling and selling many exceptional and unique objects, but few have the capacity to inspire wonder and capture imaginations quite like this unbelievable Gorgosaurus skeleton,” Cassandra Hatton, Sotheby's global head of science and popular culture, said.
Sotheby's presale estimate for the fossil is $5 million to $8 million. | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/weird-news/2022/07/05/76-million-year-old-dinosaur-skeleton-to-be-auctioned-in-nyc/ | 2022-07-05T16:26:58Z | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/weird-news/2022/07/05/76-million-year-old-dinosaur-skeleton-to-be-auctioned-in-nyc/ | true |
LOS ANGELES, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit against Arqit Quantum Inc. f/k/a Centricus Acquisition Corp. ("Arqit" or "the Company") (NASDAQ: ARQQ) (NASDAQ: CENH) for violations of the federal securities laws.
Investors who purchased the Company's securities between September 7, 2021 and April 18, 2022, inclusive (the ''Class Period''), and all holders of Centricus securities as of the record date for the special meeting of shareholders held on August 31, 2021 to consider approval of the merger between Arqit and Centricus (the "Merger") and entitled to vote on the Merger, are encouraged to contact the firm before July 5, 2022.
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According to the Complaint, the Company made false and misleading statements to the market. Arqit's encryption technology would only be effective with the widespread adoption of new standards for telecommunication and the development of new protocols. Cybersecurity officials for the United Kingdom were not convinced of the Company's technology and its viability in a 2020 meeting. The British government only provided grants to the Company, it was not a customer. At the time of the Merger, the Company only had an early prototype of its technology. Based on these facts, the Company's public statements were false and materially misleading throughout the class period. When the market learned the truth about Arqit, investors suffered damages.
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MILWAUKEE, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ademi LLP is investigating TYME (NASDAQ:TYME) for possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law in its transaction with Syros.
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Ademi LLP alleges TYME's financial outlook and prospects are excellent and yet TYME holders will receive only approximately 0.4312 shares of Syros common stock for each share of TYME common stock. The actual number of shares to be issued in the merger and the exchange ratio will be subject to adjustment based on the amount of TYME's net cash at closing and the number of TYME shares outstanding at closing. The transaction agreement unreasonably limits competing bids for TYME by imposing a significant penalty if TYME accepts a superior bid. TYME insiders will receive substantial benefits as part of change of control arrangements.
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“Thor: Love and Thunder” is notable for two returns. Natalie Portman’s Jane Foster, the scientist lady love of the Norse god superhero in the Marvel franchise, is back from the first two movies. Her return is welcome. She missed the last outing, “Thor: Ragnarok” (2017); but that wasn’t an issue, since there was so much else going on amid the outlandishness of that particular extravaganza.
The outlandishness was owing to the director, Taika Waititi. That’s the other return, and it’s less welcome. Waititi directed, cowrote, and provides the voice for a major character in “Love and Thunder.” It’s his second bit of major voice work in three weeks (he’s fourth billed in “Lightyear”). A little Waititi can go a long way, and the arch self-awareness that gave “Ragnarok” its kickiness feels increasingly tired here: more schtick than kick.
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“Love and Thunder” gets off to a disconcerting start. A grim figure carries a dying child through a ravaged landscape. He looks like a cross between Voldemort and the emperor in “Star Wars.” Meet Gorr the God Butcher, wielder of the Necrosword. “This is my vow: All gods will die!” Gorr declares. These words do not bode well for relations with our movie’s title character. In a year notable for gleefully unrecognizable stars — e.g. Colin Farrell, in “The Batman”; Jamie Lee Curtis, in “Everything Everywhere All at Once” — Christian Bale as Gorr takes the prize, though there’s nothing gleeful about either character or performance.
Gleefulness does arrive immediately thereafter. Waititi’s big on glee. Thor has joined forces with the Guardians of the Galaxy (a legacy of “Avengers: Endgame,” 2019). The Guardians are around for only a few minutes — presumably, Chris Pratt had “Jurassic” obligations to attend to — before Thor and his geologically epidermal pal, Korg (annoyingly voiced by Waititi), return to New Asgard. The place has become a major tourist destination, cruise ships welcome, with Valkyrie (Tessa Thompson) keeping an eye on things. The sequence is all very Waititi-ish — meaning clever and slightly curdled — right down to Valkyrie wearing a “Phantom of the Opera” sweat shirt and starring in an Old Spice ad.
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All is well, if a bit over the top, until Gorr attacks, abducting all of New Agard’s children. He takes them to another planet as hostages to advance his god-elimination project. No, it doesn’t make much sense. Worse, the abduction is kind of reprehensible, or the sight of dozens of terrified children is. It’s on a par with the presence earlier of that dying child in Gorr’s arms (she’s his daughter). It’s hard to say which poses more of a problem while watching “Love and Thunder”: tonal issues like these or how the action sequences tend to be confused as well as confusing. Waititi is a talented guy, but a filmmaking natural he is not.
New Asgard has another unexpected visitor: Jane. She’s now a female version of Thor, wearing the same outfit, equipped with superpowers, wielding his hammer, etc. This is somewhat . . . unusual, though no one in New Asgard seems especially fazed — other than Thor, who still carries a serious torch for her. What’s even more unusual is that Jane is suffering from stage 4 cancer — speaking of tonal issues. You’d think that would leave her looking like Gorr, only unhealthier. Nope, she looks like Natalie Portman having a good time.
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Since Gorr is out to eliminate all gods, what better place to seek assistance than where the divine go to align? That would be the Golden Temple, in Omnipotence City. There the two Thors proceed, accompanied by Valkyrie, Korg, and a pair of mega-size goats (don’t ask). Imagine Vegas as reimagined by Baz Luhrmann. The city’s presided over by Zeus (Russell Crowe, in a stupefyingly oh-what-the-hell performance). This Zeus talks with a stage-Italian accent: “So-a, Thor-a, what’s-a with-a the hammer?” It’s like Crowe’s auditioning for a sequel to “House of Gucci” (2021). Or, with the cheesy opulence of the sets, a Mel Brooks parody of Marvel movies. Clearly, Waititi is having a lot of fun with this. It’s just that the viewer isn’t.
Someone else is having a lot of fun, and that fun is the best thing “Love and Thunder” has going for it. It’s also the best thing the previous three movies had going for them. That would be Chris Hemsworth as Thor. If Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man set the Marvel gold standard, Hemsworth is a close second. His bluff, naive, blowhard innocence is pitch perfect, at once deadpan and winking. Hemsworth’s Thor is the complete package: great hair, great beard, great voice, great muscles, even, as one would expect, great, uh, posterior. That particular greatness is revealed, and revealed is the word, because in “Love and Thunder” Thor briefly goes full dorsal — but only dorsal. We don’t get to see what Korg calls his friend’s “shy courgette.” Apparently, some marvels are too marvelous even for Marvel movies.
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★★
THOR: LOVE AND THUNDER
Directed by Taika Waititi. Written by Waititi and Jennifer Kaytin Robinson; based on characters created by Stan Lee and Jason Aaron. Starring Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Christian Bale, Tessa Thompson, Russell Crowe. At Boston theaters, suburbs. 119 minutes. PG-13 (intense sequences of sci-fi violence and action, language, some suggestive material, partial nudity).
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday morning's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "All or Nothing Morning" game were:
01-02-05-07-09-12-16-17-18-20-21-23
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At a rally in Nashville, Planned Parenthood organizer Julie Edwards looked out at some of the "back alley abortion" imagery on signs, including bloody coat hangers. But, Edwards told the crowd, driven into the streets by the U.S. Supreme Court's decision on abortion rights, it's not like the old days before Roe v. Wade.
Nearly a decade ago, Edwards was a teenager and got medication from some older friends. Edwards said that may be the new normal in abortion-ban states like Tennessee.
"I'm standing in front of you having had a self-managed abortion, having gotten abortion pills from people in my community. And I'm safe," Edwards said to cheers. "It's going to take all of us to keep each other's secrets, to hold each other's hands, to keep each other safe."
Medications are now available for first trimester abortions. And it's become the primary way abortions are induced.
The regimen involves two prescription drugs that hit the market since Roe was decided in 1973. Mifepristone is taken first. It's the abortion drug that's fairly expensive and highly regulated, usually taken at the doctor's office or health clinic. A day or two later, the patient takes misoprostol, which is much more widely available and can work on its own to induce an abortion. The drug was developed for treating ulcers in the 1970s but has several other off-label uses aside from abortions, such as alleviating arthritis. It's even prescribed for animals, so veterinary supply stores carry the medication. Misoprostol is even sold over-the-counter in Mexico.
"It's really based on what somebody can get. And in the self-managed context, the only way to get mifepristone plus misoprostol is through the internet, so it takes time to wait for the delivery," said Susan Yanow, spokesperson for Women Help Women, a nonprofit based across four continents that works to increase access to abortion.
The international organization ships both medications all over the world — but not to the U.S. because laws vary so much state to state. Social media sites such as Facebook and Instagram have already started pulling down posts offering to send these drugs by mail. Many states that now ban abortion have recently strengthened their laws on mail-order abortion drugs.
"We still have the right to share information," Yanow said. "People use the internet. People use their phones. People will find ways to obtain these pills."
Using abortion pills safely
But it's more than finding the medications, which is why Yanow's organization has a detailed guide on how to use them safely. And she provides training for local reproductive rights groups, as do others.
Lynsey Bee of Self-Guided Abortion, based in Montana, began producing video tutorials late last year and publishing them on Youtube, explaining how to use misoprostol alone and offering ways to make the process more sacred by building an altar, burning incense and lighting candles. She even provides post-abortion yoga instruction.
With misoprostol alone, multiple rounds are needed. Nausea is common. And the medicine induces cramping and bleeding that can be alarming for those who aren't prepared.
Even some OB-GYNs are quietly supportive of self-managed abortion.
"I'm more worried about people who can't get to one of these sources and are just so desperate that they take matters into their own hands," said Dr. Nikki Zite, an OB-GYN at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville.
She said clinical counseling before taking the pill combo is ideal. For example, some patients are anemic and could bleed enough to need emergency care. And some just don't do well with pain and lots of blood.
"Not every patient is a good candidate to miscarry at home," she said.
But at this point, Zite can't afford to provide that consultation. In Tennessee, she would be risking a felony and prison time under a six-week ban now in effect, and an all-out abortion ban set to take effect in August. And it's unclear just how far law enforcement is willing to reach.
Tennessee's laws specifically exempts the pregnant person from prosecution. But a motivated prosecutor could find ways to press charges related to a self-managed abortion, said criminal defense attorney David Raybin in Nashville.
"I mean, that is fraught with peril," Raybin said. "I would strongly recommend against a woman using such quote-unquote underground methods to get medication like that."
He said it's best to get a legal abortion in another state. But abortion rights activists in Tennessee say they know travel will be difficult for many. And even for those who can, a self-managed abortion may be more convenient. To a degree, reproductive rights groups are willing to help navigate the legal gray area.
Assessing the risk
Healthy and Free Tennessee, an organization working to promote sexual health and reproductive freedom, has organized several training sessions through Women Help Women in recent weeks. Policy director Nina Gurak said their biggest worry isn't health complications — it's the legal risk.
"We recommend that if someone is self-managing an abortion that they have a supporter or friend. That supporter or friend may be at a higher legal risk than the actual person who is self-managing an abortion," she said. "And then you have to decide for yourself — is that something I'm comfortable with? Is that something I'm not comfortable with?"
Organizations in states with abortion bans have their own risk to assess. They feel confident the First Amendment protects sharing medical information endorsed by the World Health Organization.
But abortion rights advocates are torn between raising awareness and becoming a target for anti-abortion lawmakers — who are no longer limited by Roe v. Wade.
"We definitely are concerned about increasing criminalization of abortion or self-managed abortion and abortion pills," Gurak said. "We also want to balance that with the need for communities to have the information that they need to make the decision for themselves."
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8-year-old girl killed in July 4th parade accident
KAYSVILLE, Utah (KSTU) - A Utah community was left in shock after an 8-year-old girl was killed during the town’s annual July Fourth parade.
It happened just north of Salt Lake City in the town of Kaysville.
The girl was performing with her cheer team when she was hit by a vehicle that was with the group.
It’ll be a Fourth that many in the community will associate with tragedy.
“I don’t think people understood the seriousness of the situation at first,” Shawna Dennis said.
Dennis and her family were near the Kaysville fire station on the main street watching the parade as they do every year.
“Immediately, like I’m in shock. It was horrific,” Dennis said. “I’ve never seen anything like that in my life.”
Dennis said she witnessed the little girl get run over by a vehicle.
“I glanced up and I see a little girl that was laying on the ground in that little dance company and the trailer, the back trailer just ran over the top of her,” she said.
Dennis then grabbed her own children so they wouldn’t see the incident unfold.
“I heard a woman screaming at the driver, ‘Stop, stop, stop, you just ran over one of your girls,’” she said.
Dennis said that emergency responders were on scene within seconds and the girl was carried away to the fire station nearby.
“This is a truly tragic event,” Officer Lexi Benson with the Kaysville Police Department said. “You know, this is a day to celebrate and celebrate families, a day that’s supposed to be fun. And it’s turned into something that’s been really sad and our hearts not only go out to the victim’s family but everybody that witnessed what happened.”
The girl was rushed to an area hospital and the parade was canceled immediately.
Kaysville police have not elaborated on specifics of how the incident unfolded.
A day where celebration and smiles were expected to flood the streets of the town ended suddenly with so many on the parade route wondering what went wrong.
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CHICAGO (AP) — Luis Arraez had three hits, including a tiebreaking RBI single in Minnesota’s four-run 10th inning, and the Twins beat the Chicago White Sox 6-3 on Monday night.
Arraez’s leadoff grounder against Joe Kelly (0-2) drove in pinch-runner Gilberto Celestino. Jorge Polanco added a sacrifice fly, and Alex Kirilloff made it 6-2 with a two-run single.
Kelly hurt himself with two consecutive walks ahead of Polanco’s fly ball to left. Manager Tony La Russa was thrown out by plate umpire David Rackley as the 10th fell apart for the White Sox.
“He’s a better umpire than today and in a close game like that, that’s a potential difference maker,” La Russa said. “But when you get beat, you get beat. You don’t blame the umpire. He made it tougher for us, but we still had a chance to win.”
Chicago also ran itself into a triple play with an embarrassing baserunning display in the seventh.
The AL Central contenders faced off hours after a gunman opened fire on an Independence Day parade in suburban Chicago, killing at least six people. The White Sox talked to Major League Baseball about postponing the game, but it went on as scheduled.
The postgame fireworks show was canceled, and a moment of silence was observed before the first pitch.
The division-leading Twins (46-37) won for the third time in four games. The White Sox (38-40), who played the first of 19 consecutive games against AL Central opponents, had won three in a row. They missed a chance to reach the .500 mark for the first time since June 21.
Emilio Pagán (3-3) got three outs for the win. Jhoan Duran allowed AJ Pollock’s RBI single in the 10th before closing it out, striking out Tim Anderson with runners on the corners on his final pitch.
Arraez hiked his major league-leading batting average to .348 and extended his hitting streak against the White Sox to 13 games. He is batting .429 (21 for 49) against the Sox since the streak started on June 5, 2021.
“I bet a lot of baseball people would pick Luis Arraez as the guy to come up with a guy on second and the game on the line,” Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said.
Chicago trailed 2-1 before Yoán Moncada singled home José Abreu in the seventh. With pinch-runner Adam Engel on second and Moncada on first, Pollock hit a deep drive to center that Buxton tracked down with an over-the-shoulder catch.
Engel and Moncada were running as Buxton brought in the ball. The Gold Glove-winning center fielder then threw quickly to third baseman Gio Urshela, who tagged Moncada between second and third and stepped on second to complete the Twins’ first triple play since June 6, 2021, at Kansas City.
“This was the weirdest one,” Urshela said.
“I had no idea what was going on,” Baldelli said. “I thought we got one out. And (Buxton) turned and fired it in. And as soon as he fired it in, I saw there was some commotion on the bases. I wasn’t even sure who was where and who was trying to get back and what base they started.”
Buxton also went deep, hitting a two-run homer against Johnny Cueto in the fifth. Buxton extended his hitting streak against the Sox to 10 games, during which he’s batting ,488 (19 for 37) with eight homers and 15 RBIs.
The White Sox had grabbed a 1-0 lead on Abreu’s homer off Dylan Bundy in the second. It was Abreu’s team-high 10th on the season.
White Sox closer Liam Hendriks, who was activated from the 15-day injured list after being sidelined since June 11 due to a right forearm strain, struck out the side in the eighth. Hendricks’ fastball topped out at 97 mph.
TRANSACTIONS
Twins: RHP Trevor Megill (shoulder impingement) was reinstated from the 15-day injured list. RHP Juan Minaya was designated for assignment. RHP Tyler Thornburg cleared waivers and has 48 hours to accept a minor league assignment or refuse it and become a free agent.
White Sox: Engel was reinstated from the 10-day IL. OF Adam Haseley and RHP Jimmy Lambert were optioned to Triple-A Charlotte.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Twins: First baseman Miguel Sano (left knee sprain) started a rehab assignment for Class-A Fort Myers.
White Sox: OF Eloy Jiménez (hamstring tear) could rejoin the team by the end of the week. “It’s closer,” La Russa said of Jiménez, who went 2 for 4 and played the entire game in left field for Charlotte in a 6-3 loss at Gwinnett. … C Yasmani Grandal (back spasms) will resume running the bases Tuesday, but there is no time frame for his return, La Russa said.
UP NEXT
The Twins send RHP Chris Archer (2-3, 3.08 ERA) to the mound Tuesday night. Archer allowed one run in four innings in a 5-3 loss to the Guardians on Thursday. The White Sox will start RHP Michael Kopech (2-5, 2.78 ERA). Kopech allowed four runs in 5 1/3 innings in a 4-1 loss to the Angels on Wednesday.
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(WFRV) – Summer is zooming by and that could mean your reading list is as well.
Carol Petrina from the Kewaunee Public Library visited Local 5 Live today with an update on what people are reading this summer so you can add to your list.
Carol’s list of five books to read:
The Lacemaker’s Secret by Kathleen Ernst
Figure Eight, A Northern Lakes Mystery by Jeff Nania
History Comics The American Bison The Buffalo’s Survival Tale
On A Summer Tide by Suzanne Woods Fisher
The Fisherman and the Whale by Jessica Lanan
Door County Animals by Sally Collins
The Kewaunee public library is located at 822 Juneau Street in Kewaunee. Check out all the happenings online at kewauneepubliclibrary.org. | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/local5live/five-books-to-add-to-your-summer-reading-list-from-the-kewaunee-public-library/ | 2022-07-05T16:37:23Z | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/local5live/five-books-to-add-to-your-summer-reading-list-from-the-kewaunee-public-library/ | true |
NORTH CANTON, Ohio, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Area Wide Protective ("AWP"), America's leading provider of traffic control services that support infrastructure upgrades and expansion, has entered an agreement to acquire Northwest Traffic Services, a traffic control company and traffic sign manufacturer based in Boise, Idaho.
Northwest Traffic Services joins AWP and its family of brands – including Statewide Safety Systems and Trafficade Services Companies – to deliver superior traffic control safety services and equipment coast to coast. This acquisition specifically expands AWP's national presence and capabilities into Idaho and Oregon.
"AWP is excited about the opportunity to team up with Northwest Traffic Services in bringing more value to energy, telecom, construction, transportation and special events customers throughout the Pacific Northwest," says Rob Sehnert, AWP president and CEO. "Our companies share a common safety culture and passion for delivering high-quality service and support. We look forward to pursuing shared growth opportunities in the region."
Cody South, Northwest Traffic Services owner and operator, added: "I am proud of the customer relationships our family-owned business has developed over the last nine years and look forward to joining the AWP family. This acquisition gives our team access to greater strategic resources and capabilities that we can leverage to better serve existing and new customers."
Founded in 2013, Northwest Traffic Services is a full service, 24/7 traffic control provider offering infrastructure work-zone protection, traffic control for special events, equipment rental and custom sign manufacturing.
As North America's leader in professional traffic management, Area Wide Protective Inc., (AWP) protects the public and the people who make infrastructure possible. AWP's network of brands includes Statewide Safety Systems, Trafficade Service Companies, Advantage Barricade & Roadmarks, Traffic Safety Rentals and Safety First. The company's capabilities include work zone flagging, design and engineering for transportation management plans, equipment sales, rental and 24/7 support. AWP employs 6,700 team members across 27 U.S. states and four Canadian provinces.
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Levelling up: Rochdale Council to bid for £40m to fund borough projects
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Rochdale Council has approved plans to bid for £40m of levelling up money to help finance development projects across the borough.
The council will ask for two £20m payments to go towards work near the town's railway station and in Heywood and Middleton.
A council meeting heard the Rochdale project would aim to "maintain the momentum" of regeneration in the town.
It was also told the plans would "drive footfall" in Heywood and Middleton.
The Local Democracy Reporting Service said the plans to bid for funds for the three towns were signed off at the council cabinet meeting on 30 June.
Councillors were told the proposals include the development of 200 new homes near Rochdale's railway station and the building of a new public square in the area to create an "improved gateway" into the town centre.
The council also hopes to improve the road layout in Heywood and improve the town's civic centre, while in Middleton, the focus will be on the town's arena, which will see its theatre section refurbished to allow it to be used as a cinema.
Councillor John Blundell, the cabinet member for regeneration said the council was "excited" to be bidding for the funding, which would advance a "major milestone" in Rochdale's rail corridor strategy and help to showcase Heywood and Middleton.
He said the two towns had "a proud history and a very different culture to parts of Rochdale", adding: "Having investment in those two buildings will showcase what these towns have to offer."
All bids for the latest round of levelling up funding must be submitted to the government by noon on Wednesday.
A government paper detailing the funding said it would "continue to invest directly in communities across all parts of the UK".
"Levelling up is at the heart of the government's agenda to build back better after the pandemic and to deliver for citizens in every part of the UK," it added. | https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-62051300 | 2022-07-05T16:37:35Z | https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-62051300 | true |
MORRISTOWN, Tenn. — Fire crews in Tennessee came to the rescue of a kitten after a Walmart employee heard a kitten meowing from inside a vending machine.
According to the City of Morristown Facebook page, Lindsey contacted the city's fire department on June 29 about the kitten.
When firefighters arrived, they also heard the kitten crying.
Crews unplugged the Pepsi machine, removed its cover, but still couldn't find the animal.
They eventually found it through another opening, and coaxed it out.
According to the Facebook page, Lindsey took the kitten home with her. | https://www.wrtv.com/news/national/kitten-saved-from-vending-machine-outside-tennessee-walmart | 2022-07-05T16:37:56Z | https://www.wrtv.com/news/national/kitten-saved-from-vending-machine-outside-tennessee-walmart | true |
President Joe Biden awarded the Medal of Honor to four Vietnam veterans: Staff Sergeant Edward Kaneshiro, Specialist Dwight Birdwell, Specialist Dennis Fujii, and retired Major John Duffy. They all served in the Army.
Kaneshiro, who received his medal posthumously, saved his fellow soldiers by enabling his platoon to withdraw from a village while under attack.
He died the following year in battle as a result of a gunshot wound.
Birdwell was wounded in a separate battle while saving his tank commander's life, continuing to fight and refusing evacuation until ordered to tend to his wounds.
Fujii received his medal for serving aboard a helicopter ambulance during an evacuation mission.
He continued fighting for 17 hours while wounded.
Major Duffy was wounded twice while battling enemy forces for two days in 1972, refusing evacuation and continuing to fight. | https://www.wrtv.com/news/national/president-biden-to-award-medal-of-honor-to-vietnam-veterans | 2022-07-05T16:38:02Z | https://www.wrtv.com/news/national/president-biden-to-award-medal-of-honor-to-vietnam-veterans | false |
It’s been a busy year for Glasgow-based Suki Jayaratne and Shehan Fernando - the 34-year-olds behind Scotland’s first Sri Lankan street food business, Kochchi. After working as mobile caterers at music festivals and on sets, including Amazon series Good Omens and Batgirl, and winning the People’s Choice Prize at the recent Scottish Street Food Awards, the duo is now setting up shop in the former CHIX slot at Bonnie & Wild at the St James Quarter, Edinburgh.
They’ll be there from July 18, with a menu that includes their signature kotthu curry, as well as the savoury crepes that are hoppers, and hot deville dishes.
We spoke to Jayaratne about the move.
How did you meet and what is it like being in business together?
We met through mutual friends back in 2009. We have very similar values and outlook in life so it was easy to become business partners and decide on the direction we wanted to take the company and values we wanted to echo.
What were you doing before Kochchi?
I was in sales and business development for over a decade. Shehan was in the hospitality sector for care homes as well as involved in running family hotels and restaurants in Sri Lanka.
How will being in B&W compare to serving al-fresco street food?
You can imagine the constraints with a mobile kitchen, from battling the outdoor elements to working in a small space. B&W will definitely be a big change for sure! However we will definitely bring in the street food vibes indoors.
Any other businesses you rate in B&W?
We have the utmost respect for all the vendors in B&W. It’s a dream come true to showcase our Sri Lankan cuisine among industry recognised and celebrity chefs like Tony Singh, Gary Maclean and Jimmy Lee.
What was it like working on the film sets?
It was amazing having the opportunity to feed the cast and crew and also a great experience being on a set and seeing the production side of things. I was a bit starstruck when Leslie Grace came up to our trailer. She was on the phone to someone and I could hear her saying; “Kochchi is the place we got the food from - it was amazing'. The director of Good Omens and Sherlock, Douglas Mackinnon, messaged us on Instagram to say the food was lovely, but unfortunately we never really got a chance to speak to David Tennent or Michael Sheen.
Do you hope that the menu will evolve or will you stick with your specialities?
We're keeping our specialities but we will be expanding our menu according to seasonality. Sri Lankan food is very versatile and there's a vast amount of dishes that haven't been introduced to our menu yet.
How did it feel to win the People's Choice Prize last month?
We were very humbled and honoured to win this year’s People Choice Award by majority vote. We set out to introduce our cuisine to Scotland and to get a response was unbelievable. I believe the event had an attendance of over three thousand people over the weekend.
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New Tech Focused Store Opened July 1st
NEW YORK, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LensCrafters, one of the largest optical retail brands in North America, announced the opening of the company's next flagship store in Palo Alto, CA. The new flagship, which opened on July 1st at 270 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301, will further position LensCrafters as the premium optical retail leader of exclusive brands and further reinforce the company as a trusted eyecare and eyewear authority in the Silicon Valley community. The company opened its first two flagship stores in New York City in December 2020 and its third flagship in San Francisco in December last year.
The new elevated flagship will encompass the latest advanced digital technology and state-of-the-art design blending colorful and eye-catching finishes to create a dynamic customer journey. From quality eye exams to shopping for the perfect frame, the new location will showcase an expanded selection of designer eyewear styles and brands that include Burberry, Dolce & Gabbana, Persol, Versace, and Prada, for a best in class in store experience.
The store will feature a dedicated footprint and display for Ray-Ban Stories, the first-generation of smart glasses launched in partnership with Meta. The smart glasses will be showcased in a unique setting where customers can experience how Ray-Ban Stories can capture, share, and listen at a moment's notice. Customers will also be able to digitally explore the wide variety of EssilorLuxottica collections and brands, customize Ray-Ban and Oakley frames, and virtually try-on any frame thanks to the Virtual Mirror technology through LensCrafters' Smart Shopper interactive in store tool.
"With our newest flagship opening in Palo Alto, the brand is focused on making a strong impact in this market as an innovative eyewear retailer," said Alfonso Cerullo, President of LensCrafters, North America. "Appealing to the local technology hub in Silicon Valley, the store will reflect the effortless integration of design and technology, giving customers a more individualized experience that allows them to easily browse the vast luxury assortment of both optical and sun frames with superior lens design and technology by Essilor. The store will also leverage digital tools to afford customers more opportunities to meet their eyecare and eyewear needs."
The Palo Alto location will be equipped with high-resolution digital screens and led-walls displaying eyewear and campaigns to allow customers an immersive experience around the brand's offering. A particular focus will be given to the storytelling of prescription lenses through interactive applications installed both on iPads and touch screens, leveraging the see-through technology to simulate lens features and effects for better vision.
LensCrafters, the leading optical retailer in North America, was founded in 1983 and currently operates over 1,000 stores in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. LensCrafters is owned by EssilorLuxottica Group, a leader in premium, luxury, designer, and sports eyewear. With a mission of helping people look and see their best, LensCrafters has a passion for vision care and offers the best selection of the latest trends in eyewear from leading designer brands as well as incomparable personalized service from Doctors of Optometry located at or next to its stores. LensCrafters opened its first Macy's location in April of 2016 and three flagship stores in New York City and San Francisco in 2021. The brand's trusted doctors and associates continue to make an impact by giving the gift of vision through the company's partner efforts with OneSight, an EssilorLuxottica foundation, providing access to quality vision care and glasses in underserved communities worldwide. LensCrafters is currently the number one contributor to OneSight in North America. For more information, visit www.lenscrafters.com.
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Liverpool cult hero Origi joins AC Milan on a free transfer
Divock Origi has joined AC Milan on a free transfer, the Serie A champions have confirmed.
The striker's contract at Liverpool expired at the end of last season and he has opted to make the switch to San Siro.
Origi, 27, spent four years with the Reds but made just 18 appearances in all competitions in 2021-22, with just seven of those matches coming in the Premier League.
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What is Origi's AC Milan contract length and salary?
Origi has signed a four-year-contract with the Rossoneri, with his annual salary rumoured to be in the region of €4 million.
Liverpool confirmed on June 9 that the Belgium international would be leaving the club at the end of the month when his contract expired.
Will Origi start for AC Milan?
Milan are thin in attack after Zlatan Ibrahimovic's contract expired at the end of the 2021-22 season, and it remains to be seen whether he will continue his playing career after undergoing knee surgery that will rule him out of action for the rest of 2022.
The Sweden striker's possible departure leaves Olivier Giroud as the only recognised central striker in Stefano Pioli's squad.
Origi can, then, challenge for a regular spot in Milan's first-team upon his arrival.
How are Liverpool improving their forward line after Origi's exit?
Liverpool are set to make big changes to their attack this summer.
As well as Origi, the Reds have also lost Sadio Mane to Bayern Munich after the Senegal star completed a €41 million (£35m/$43m) move to the Allianz Arena, and an €18m (£15.5m/$19m) deal has been completed for Takumi Minamino to join Monaco.
Jurgen Klopp's team have, though, invested in their forward line, with Benfica star Darwin Nunez having arrived at Anfield.
The Premier League runners-up beat Manchester United to the signing of the Uruguay international, paying an initial £64m ($79m) to bring Nunez to Merseyside.
Fellow new signing Fabio Carvalho will also be expected to challenge for minutes after the Portugal Under-21 international sealed his move from Fulham. | https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/liverpool-cult-hero-origi-joins-ac-milan-free-transfer/blt7931b1daede8cb60 | 2022-07-05T16:48:17Z | https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/liverpool-cult-hero-origi-joins-ac-milan-free-transfer/blt7931b1daede8cb60 | true |
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday morning's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Pick 3 Morning" game were:
0-6-1, FIREBALL: 1
(zero, six, one; FIREBALL: one)
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday morning's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Pick 3 Morning" game were:
0-6-1, FIREBALL: 1
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The International Institute of Minnesota, a St. Paul-based resource center for immigrants and refugees, has completed a $13 million remodel and addition to its building just south of the State Fairgrounds.
Since its founding in 1919, the institute has helped refugee families and individuals seeking asylum in the United States. This is its first renovation since moving to Como Avenue from its original location in downtown St. Paul in 1974.
“Our former building was really lacking in space and in privacy, and also in function,” said Cori Ertz, director of development for the past five years.
Basement rooms used for classes often doubled as offices, labs and gathering spaces, she said.
“And our front desk used to be where the majority of our immigration services happened,” which made it hard for clients and counselors to speak candidly, Ertz said. The addition gives immigration staffers private offices.
Sylvie Sahiri was born in Ivory Coast, came to the U.S. in 2000 and began taking classes at the institute two years later. She’s now a student ambassador for the institute.
“It’s beautiful,” she said of the remodeled building. “There’s more classes, the office has more space and I like the lab. … It’s amazing how many people I imagine they can now help with all this room.”
Besides the private offices, the institute has added a prayer room, meditation room and new classrooms, where clients will take classes in financial planning, driving instruction, English pronunciation and more.
Hospitality classrooms and labs with training equipment and instructors are available for students looking to become Certified Nursing assistants, and there’s a professional-grade kitchen for those seeking work in food service.
The renovation and remodel demonstrates to the institute’s clients that they are important and accepted here, Ertz said.
A professional space “not only honors the expectations that we have as an organization, but it also honors the contributions that (refugees) make to Minnesota and our community,” she said.
FYI: Read more about the renovations and the Institute, located at 1694 Como Ave., at iimn.org/blog/welcome-to-our-new-home/. | https://www.twincities.com/2022/07/05/st-paul-resource-for-immigrants-refugees-completes-13-million-makeover/ | 2022-07-05T16:50:00Z | https://www.twincities.com/2022/07/05/st-paul-resource-for-immigrants-refugees-completes-13-million-makeover/ | false |
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Climate protesters glue themselves to 200-year-old masterpiece
Two climate activists glued themselves to a 200-year-old masterpiece at London's National Gallery on Monday, the latest in a string of disruptive protests by British environmentalist group Just Stop Oil.
Related video above: Climate protesters glued themselves to the frame of a painting in the Kelvingrove Art Gallery in Glasgow
The pair covered John Constable's famous landscape painting "The Hay Wain" with a modified version of the image before sticking their hands to its frame.
The demonstration comes just a day after five Just Stop Oil activists disrupted Formula 1's British Grand Prix by sitting on the Silverstone racetrack. Last week also saw members of the group gluing themselves to the frames of paintings in London, Glasgow and Manchester, including Vincent van Gogh's famous "Peach Trees in Blossom."
Completed in 1821, "The Hay Wain" is among Britain's best-known artworks. Depicting the Stour river, which divides the English counties of Suffolk and Essex, it is considered one of Constable's quintessential paintings.
The protesters' modified version saw the river replaced with a paved road, with factory smokestacks depicted in the background and airplanes flying overhead.
Just Stop Oil, which is calling for the U.K. government to block licenses for future oil and gas extraction, has since identified the demonstrators as students Hannah Hunt and Eben Lazarus. London's Metropolitan Police confirmed to CNN that two people had been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and were later released on bail pending further inquiries.
In a video of Monday's incident, posted to Just Stop Oil's Twitter account, Lazarus, a 22-year-old music student, can be heard telling onlookers that the "reimagined" version of the painting "shows the destructive nature of our addiction to oil."
"I want to work in the arts, not disrupt them," he is heard saying. "But the situation we're in means we have to do everything non-violently possible to prevent the civilizational collapse that we are hurtling towards."
The National Gallery said the painting had been removed from view following the incident and has since been examined by conservators.
"'The Hay Wain' suffered minor damage to its frame and there was also some disruption to the surface of the varnish on the painting — both of which have now been successfully dealt with," the gallery told CNN in a statement, adding that the painting will be back on display from Tuesday morning.
Founded in early 2022, Just Stop Oil has embarked on several high-profile protests in recent months. In March, a Premier League soccer match was halted when a demonstrator tied himself to one of the goal posts.
Last month, four of the group's supporters covered the exterior wall and steps of the U.K. government's Treasury headquarters with red paint.
In a press release issued by the group on Monday, 23-year-old Hunt said the protests would only end when "the UK government makes a meaningful statement that it will end new oil and gas licenses."
"Ultimately, new fossil fuels are a death project by our government," the psychology student is quoted as saying.
"So yes there is glue on the frame of this painting but there is blood on the hands of our government." | https://www.wgal.com/article/climate-protesters-glue-themselves-to-200-year-old-masterpiece/40507317 | 2022-07-05T16:54:18Z | https://www.wgal.com/article/climate-protesters-glue-themselves-to-200-year-old-masterpiece/40507317 | false |
Two of the six people killed at the Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois have been identified.
Nicolas Toledo was watching the parade from his wheelchair when he was shot, according to The New York Times.
The publication reports that the 76-year-old did not want to attend the parade, but attended with his family because he can't be alone.
Toledo reportedly moved to Highland Park a few months ago and is a citizen of the U.S. and Mexico.
The second victim was identified as Jacki Sundheim.
The synagogue she attended released a statement saying, “There are no words sufficient to express the depth of our grief for Jacki’s death.”
The names of the four other victims have not been publicly released. | https://www.kxxv.com/news/national/2-people-killed-at-fourth-of-july-parade-identified | 2022-07-05T16:57:17Z | https://www.kxxv.com/news/national/2-people-killed-at-fourth-of-july-parade-identified | true |
Reigning champion Novak Djokovic completes remarkable comeback from two sets down to beat 10th seed Jannik Sinner in Wimbledon quarter-final, as world No 1 moves a step closer to his FOURTH straight SW19 crown
- Novak Djokovic completes remarkable comeback to beat Italian Jannik Sinner
- The Serbian found himself two sets down to the 10th seed in the last eight clash
- World No 1 then cruised to win the third set, putting 20-year-old on the back foot
- The reigning champion sealed back-to-back set wins to reach the semi-finals
Novak Djokovic pulled off a huge comeback to seal a place in the Wimbledon semi-finals with a fifth set victory over 10th seed Jannik Sinner.
The world No 1 found himself two sets down to the Italian and staring down the barrel of a straight-sets defeat on Centre Court – but the Serb managed to up the intensity and pull a set back himself, winning the third set emphatically 6-3.
With the wind in his sails, Djokovic broke Sinner's serve twice in the first three games before racing into a 4-0 lead unanswered in the fourth set, putting the pressure fully back on Sinner.
Novak Djokovic pulled off a huge comeback to seal a place in the Wimbledon semi-finals
The 20-year-old Italian Jannik Sinner (pictured) made an impressive start taking a two set lead
The world No 1 found himself two sets down to the 10th seed Sinner in the quarter-final match
The 10th seed had an injury scare at 5-2 down in the fourth, going over on his ankle which saw his opponent hop the net to come to his aid.
The 20-year-old picked himself up and dusted himself off to carry on, much to the delight of the Centre Court crowd.
However, Djokovic then served out the fourth set to get himself back level with the Italian, setting up stunning a final-set finale.
The Serb managed to up the intensity and pull a set back himself with a 6-3 win in the third set
Djokovic then served out the fourth set to get himself back level with the Italian at Wimbledon
The 20-time grand slam winner Djokovic then won 6-2 in the fifth set to seal the victory
The 20-time grand slam winner Djokovic then won 6-2 in the fifth set to reach the semi-finals.
It means Djokovic has still not lost a match on Centre Court in nine years - since Andy Murray beat him in the final in 2013.
Djokovic has not been able to add to his 20 major titles this year after being deported before the Australian Open following a COVID-19 standoff and then losing to Rafa Nadal in the quarter-finals of the French Open.
He keeps his hopes alive of adding to that record at Wimbledon.
Full report to follow
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Indian rupee hits record low on CAD concerns
Country’s June trade deficit widened to a record high of $25.63 billion from $9.61 billion a year earlier
The Indian rupee hit a record low against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday as concerns of a wider current account deficit (CAD) came to the forefront after the country's trade deficit hit an all-time high in June.
Data late on Monday showed India's June trade deficit widened to a record high of $25.63 billion, following a rise in crude oil and coal imports, from $9.61 billion a year earlier.
Analysts and economists are expecting the country's current account deficit to widen to about 3.2% of the GDP in fiscal year 2023 compared with 1.2% in 2022.
The partially convertible rupee closed trading at 79.37/38 per dollar, after hitting a life low of 79.3750. It had had closed trading at 78.95 on Monday.
"We expect India's widening current account deficit to remain an ongoing drag for INR, with limited offsets from India's FDI and overseas investment inflows, exacerbated by ongoing FPI outflows," Sonal Varma, economist at Nomura, said.
"Therefore, we expect USD/INR to reach 82 by Q3 2022 and 81 by Q4 2022. One risk to our view is the RBI's USD selling intervention, which could slow the pace of INR depreciation."
The domestic share market turned negative towards the end of trade to close down 0.2%, adding to the pressure on the rupee.
Foreign portfolio outflows from equities in the month of June stood at $6.6 billion, the highest since March 2020, taking the total outflows so far in 2022 to over $30 billion.
Traders said the central bank sold dollars sporadically and helped stem a steeper fall in the local unit, but expectations of aggressive rate hikes by the U.S. Federal Reserve and the resultant wider interest rate differential is expected to keep the weakening bias in the rupee.
Goldman Sachs in a recent note said given the changes in the brokerage's balance of payments forecast, they have revised their 3, 6 and 12 month forecasts on the USD/INR to 80, 81 and 81 compared with 79, 79 and 78 previously.
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ST. MARYS -- Camden County officials continue to hold out hope they will be able to purchase the Union Carbide Corp. property as they meet with potential investors for their long-stalled spaceport project.
The planned launch facility’s fate could be determined when ongoing legal battles are settled, but that doesn’t mean the county’s negotiations for the spaceport are on hold.
Multiple times during the confidential real estate negotiations between Camden officials and the industrial company, the county has triggered costly extensions on the site of a proposed rocket launch facility for the coastal Georgia region.
Although the latest extension would expire on July 12, uncertainty around the contract remains as spaceport opponents and supporters await the outcome of a Georgia Supreme Court case expected to get a hearing this summer and as another case plays out in federal court. The county is asking the state court to block a little-known law designed to protect the public from a runaway government. Camden residents voted overwhelmingly in March to scuttle the land deal, a month before the deadline for property negotiations would expire unless it was extended again.
Nevertheless, the latest incarnation of the planned spaceport continues to generate strong interest from a variety of businesses, educational institutions, and the U.S. Department of Defense, County Administrator Steve Howard said.
The county is pursuing a public-private partnership that would allow investors to pay up-front costs for the launch facility and then get money Camden collects for its use.
“We continue to host site visits from interested parties and have meetings scheduled as far out as the end of August and early September,” Howard said in an email. “In accordance with the terms and conditions for launch site licenses by the FAA, Camden County cannot sign an agreement with a potential launch operator to launch a vehicle from Spaceport Camden until Camden County provides a purchase, lease or site use agreement. The mutual NDAs in place prohibit our sharing company names, terms or specifics.”
Frequent Spaceport Camden critic Steve Weinkle said he believes that county leaders know that the project is already on life support, yet they keep spending money to fight the legal battles for a project that could never get off the ground.
For the first time since 2014, the county began Friday operating under a new $39 million budget that doesn’t include funding for the spaceport, which has already cost Camden taxpayers $11 million.
Weinkle said there are federal grant funds that may open up other avenues to cover the spaceport’s costs.
“They appear to be continuing to pursue the spaceport, even though they’re not allocating funds, and that just seems to be a complete contradiction,” he said. “I believe that Camden County leadership has known for several months that the spaceport is dead unless an immaculate conception takes place.”
Weinkle says budget documents appear to reveal the county spent about $2.6 million so far to keep an option on the property open.
The county and Union Carbide have extended the option deadline multiple times since the initial 2015 option agreement, with the county racking up more costs to taxpayers each time.
The National Park Service and local spaceport opponents warn of rocket explosions causing damage to Little Cumberland Island and Cumberland Island National Seashore.
In 2020, Camden officials amended its plan by scaling down the size of vehicles from as large as the 230-foot-tall SpaceX Falcon 9 to smaller rockets, eventually getting a green light from the Federal Aviation Administration.
The Dec. 14 license approval appeared to pave the way for Camden to build a processing facility and launch pad on the Union Carbide site where it could launch up to 12 rockets a year.
Many environmentalists and residents still expressed safety concerns after the shift to smaller rockets with higher failure rates.
The spaceport’s backers say the success of the facility won’t depend on the launch fees, but rather from connecting to a $450 billion industry that can diversify the struggling local economy, increase science and technology opportunities for students, and attract high-paying jobs to the area.
Critics predict that instead of an economic boom, the development would fizzle.
Megan Desrosiers, president and CEO of the coastal environmental advocacy nonprofit One Hundred Miles, expressed concern that the county might sell the land to another entity in order to get around pending cases before the state’s highest court and another filed by the Southern Environmental Law Center in Washington, D.C.’s U.S. District Court.
In the district court lawsuit, the plaintiffs are asking a judge to revoke the spaceport license on the grounds that the federal agency failed to properly study the types of rockets that could be launched toward the barrier islands.
Weinkle said he questions the economic viability of the downsized rockets that would be allowed at Spaceport Camden, as more space companies transition from smaller launch vehicles that don’t generate enough revenue to be profitable. | https://www.albanyherald.com/news/camden-county-officials-hold-out-hope-for-spaceport-despite-failures-to-launch/article_b6f49cf8-fc79-11ec-8ba9-6f58171233ec.html | 2022-07-05T16:59:11Z | https://www.albanyherald.com/news/camden-county-officials-hold-out-hope-for-spaceport-despite-failures-to-launch/article_b6f49cf8-fc79-11ec-8ba9-6f58171233ec.html | true |
A massive online database apparently containing the personal information of up to one billion Chinese citizens was left unsecured and publicly accessible for more than a year -- until an anonymous user in a hacker forum offered to sell the data and brought it to wider attention last week.
The leak could be one of the biggest ever recorded in history, cybersecurity experts say, highlighting the risks of collecting and storing vast amounts of sensitive personal data online -- especially in a country where authorities have broad and unchecked access to such data.
The vast trove of Chinese personal data had been publicly accessible via what appeared to be an unsecured backdoor link -- a shortcut web address that offers unrestricted access to anyone with knowledge of it -- since April 2021, according to LeakIX, a site that detects and indexes exposed databases online.
Access to the database, which did not require a password, was shut down after an anonymous user advertised the more than 23 terabytes (TB) of data for sale for 10 bitcoin -- roughly $200,000 -- in a post on a hacker forum last Thursday.
The user claimed the database was collated by the Shanghai police and contained information on one billion Chinese nationals, including their names, addresses, mobile numbers, national ID numbers, ages and birthplaces, as well as billions of records of phone calls made to police to report on civil disputes and crimes.
A sample of 750,000 data entries from the three main indexes of the database was included in the seller's post. CNN verified the authenticity of more than two dozen entries from the sample provided by the seller, but was unable to access the original database.
The Shanghai government and police department did not respond to CNN's repeated written requests for comment.
The seller also claimed the unsecured database had been hosted by Alibaba Cloud, a subsidiary of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba. In a statement to CNN, Alibaba said it was aware of the incident and was investigating it.
But experts CNN spoke with said it was the owner of the data who was at fault, not the company hosting it.
"As it stands today, I believe this would be the largest leak of public information yet -- certainly in terms of the breadth of the impact in China, we're talking about most of the population here," said Troy Hunt, a Microsoft regional director based in Australia.
China is home to 1.4 billion people, which means the data breach could potentially affect more than 70% of the population.
"It's a little bit of a case where the genie is not going to be able to go back in the bottle. Once the data is out there in the form it appears to be now, there's no going back," said Hunt.
It is unclear how many people have accessed or downloaded the database during the 14 months or more it was left publicly available online. Two Western cybersecurity experts who spoke to CNN were both aware of the existence of the database before it was thrust into the public spotlight last week, suggesting it could be easily discovered by people who knew where to look.
Vinny Troia, a cybersecurity researcher and founder of dark web intelligence firm Shadowbyte, said he first discovered the database "around January" while searching for open databases online.
"The site that I found it on is public, anybody (could) access it, all you have to do is register for an account," Troia said. "Since it was opened in April 2021, any number of people could have downloaded the data," he added.
Troia said he downloaded one of the main indexes of the database, which appears to contain information on nearly 970 million Chinese citizens.
Troia said it was difficult to judge for certain if the open access was an oversight from the owners of the database, or if it was an intentional shortcut intended to be shared among a small number of people.
"Either they forgot about it, or they intentionally left it open because it's easier for them to access," he said, referring to the authorities responsible for the database. "I don't know why they would. It sounds very careless."
Unsecured personal data -- exposed through leaks, breaches, or some form of incompetence -- is an increasingly common problem faced by companies and governments around the world, and cybersecurity experts say it is not unusual to find databases that are left open to public access.
In 2018, Trioa discovered that a Florida-based marketing firm exposed close to 2 TB of data that appeared to include personal information on hundreds of millions of American adults on a publicly accessible server, according to Wired.
In 2019, Victor Gevers, a Dutch cybersecurity researcher, found an online database containing names, national ID numbers, birth dates and location data of more than 2.5 million people in China's far-western region of Xinjiang, which was left unprotected for months by Chinese firm SenseNets Technology, according to Reuters.
But the latest data leak is particularly worrying, cybersecurity researchers say, not only because of its potentially unprecedented volume, but also the sensitive nature of the information contained.
A CNN analysis of the database sample found police records of cases spanning nearly two decades from 2001 to 2019. While the majority of the entries are civil disputes, there are also records of criminal cases ranging from fraud to rape.
In one case, a Shanghai resident was summoned by police in 2018 for using a virtual private network (VPN) to evade China's firewall and access Twitter, allegedly retweeting "reactionary remarks involving the (Communist) Party, politics and leaders."
In another record, a mother called the police in 2010, accusing her father-in-law of raping her 3-year-old daughter.
"There could be domestic violence, child abuse, all sorts of things in there, that to me is a lot more worrying," said Hunt, the Microsoft regional director.
"Might this lead to extortion? We often see extortion of individuals after data leaks, examples where hackers can even try to ransom individuals."
The Chinese government has recently stepped up efforts to improve protection of online user data privacy. Last year, the country passed its first Personal Information Protection Law, laying out ground rules on how personal data should be collected, used and stored. But experts have raised concerns that while the law can regulate technology companies, it could be challenging to enforce when applied to the Chinese state.
Bob Diachenko, a security researcher based in Ukraine, first came upon the database in April. In mid-June, his company detected that the database was attacked by an unknown malicious actor, who destroyed and copied the data and left a ransom note demanding 10 bitcoin for its recovery, Diachenko said.
It is not clear if this was the work of the same person who advertised the sale of the database information last week.
By July 1, the ransom note had disappeared, according to Diachenko, but only 7 gigabytes (GB) of data was available -- instead of the 23 TB originally advertised.
Diachenko said it suggested the ransom had been resolved, but the database owners had continued to use the exposed database for storing, until it was shut down over the weekend.
"Maybe there was some junior developer who noticed it and tried to remove the notes before senior management noticed them," he said.
Shanghai Police did not respond to CNN's request for comments on the ransom note.
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What Is an Adjustable Rate Mortgage and Why Is It Considered Risky?
When interest rates are low, conventional mortgages rule the day. There’s no need to take a chance with an adjustable rate mortgage (ARM) if you can lock in a 3.5% or lower rate for 30 years.
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But as interest rates rise, ARMs are growing in popularity. In April 2022, ARMs accounted for 10.8% of mortgage applications, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. That’s up from 3.1% in January.
What Is An ARM?
An ARM, or an adjustable rate mortgage, is a home loan with an interest rate that fluctuates based on the prime rate. The initial rate may start out lower than a fixed rate mortgage, but if the Fed raises interest rates, the ARM will eventually go up, too. Likewise, if interest rates drop, you can save money with an ARM.
Why Are ARMs So Popular Right Now?
They are especially desirable right now since home prices have not dropped as much as many buyers would have liked, even though interest rates are rising. That means people found themselves able to afford less home for the money.
MarketWatch shared an example: A 30-year, $1,500 a month mortgage at 3.25% can purchase a house that costs $344,700 after the down payment. But if the interest rate increases, that $1,500 per month will only get you a $271,600 loan at 5.25%.
If you already placed a bid on a house and had it accepted, only to find interest rates have risen, you have two choices:
- Put more money down to lower your overall loan.
- Find a lower interest rate.
Of course, you could also walk away from the deal, but after months of house-hunting, many homebuyers are reluctant to do that. They’d be back at square one, in the same position of trying to find an affordable home. Instead, these buyers are turning to ARMs to be able to afford the house they want.
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The Risks of ARMs
Today’s ARMs are a bit different from the ones of the early 2000s, which left many people underwater when the housing market crashed in 2008. But they still carry some risks.
You are taking a gamble that interest rates will stay the same or fall, rather than rise, putting you in a position where you can’t afford your mortgage payments.
Are You a Good Candidate for an ARM?
ARMs are good for some homebuyers, however. Most ARMs have a five-year fixed rate period, which means the low initial rate will stay the same for five years, according to Raleigh Mortgage Group. After that five-year period, most ARMs adjust annually, although some may adjust as frequently as monthly. Contrast this to the ARMs of the 2000s, where the industry standard was a fixed-rate period of just one year, and one can see how today’s ARMs are less risky.
If you plan to sell your home within the next five years, an ARM could be a good choice. You can purchase more house for your money, and you won’t have to worry about higher payments, since you are likely to move before the rate rises.
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Choosing an ARM is a personal decision that shouldn’t be taken lightly. It’s nice to save money or afford a bigger or nicer house upfront, but you don’t want to sacrifice your future financial security to do so.
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CHESTERFIELD, Va. — Officials said "improperly disposed fireworks" are to blame for a house fire that displaced a family of four on the Fourth of July.
Firefighters responded to the fire around midnight. Chesterfield Fire officials said they had the blaze under control about an hour later.
Two adults and two children were displaced, but family and friends are helping them with a place to stay.
Officials said no injuries were reported in the fire. | https://www.wtvr.com/news/local-news/fireworks-blamed-for-chesterfield-house-fire-fourth-of-july-2022 | 2022-07-05T17:04:09Z | https://www.wtvr.com/news/local-news/fireworks-blamed-for-chesterfield-house-fire-fourth-of-july-2022 | false |
REVEALED: Daughter of Toronto Blue Jays' coach who died in tubing accident was killed when boat coming to save her struck her with propeller
- Julia Budzinski, 17, the eldest daughter of Mark Budzinski, 48, died over the weekend after she reportedly fell from her tube into the James River in Richmond, Virginia
- The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources said on Monday that after Julia and another girl fell off the boat, the boat operator returned to rescue them
- The boat was then pushed on top of Julia when it hit a wave, fatally striking her
The daughter of Toronto Blue Jays' first-base coach Mark Budzinski was killed in a tubing accident when the boat coming to save her struck her with its propeller, it has been revealed.
Julia Budzinski, 17, the eldest daughter of Budzinski, 48, died over the weekend after she reportedly fell from her tube into the James River in Richmond, Virginia.
The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources said on Monday that after Julia and another girl fell off the boat, the boat operator returned to rescue them, Sports Illustrated reported.
The boat was then pushed on top of Julia when it hit a wave, fatally striking her with the propeller.
'It was a terrible accident,' Wildlife Resources spokesperson Paige Pearson said.
Paige added that alcohol had not been a factor in the tragic accident.
Budzinski learned about his daughter's death while the Blue Jays were mid-game.
Julia Budzinski, 17, the eldest daughter of Budzinski, 48, died over the weekend after she reportedly fell from her tube into the James River in Richmond, Virginia
Toronto Blue Jays' first-base coach Mark Budzinski learned about his daughter's death while the Blue Jays were mid-game
She died over the weekend in a tubing accident after she reportedly fell from her tube into the James River in Virginia (pictured in file image)
The Blue Jays and Tampa Bay Rays lined up along the baselines before the first pitch Sunday for a moment of silence, with players wiping away tears as they paid tribute.
'The Budzinskis have been part of our Blue Jays family over the last four seasons,' General Manager Ross Atkins said.
'This devastating loss is felt by our entire organization and we grieve alongside Bud and his family.
'I have known Bud for more than 25 years and have always admired his commitment as a dad and husband first.
'He is loved and well-respected by our entire clubhouse and holds a special place in all our hearts.'
Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo said: 'Everyone in our clubhouse is thinking of Bud, his wife and their children.
'This tragedy reminds us what's important in life. As a father and husband myself, my heart breaks for Bud and his family. They are in our thoughts and our prayers.'
The Blue Jays and Tampa Bay Rays lined up along the baselines before first pitch Sunday for a moment of silence in memory of her
Rays manager Kevin Cash said his team was 'heartbroken.'
Budzinski played four games for Cincinnati in 2003 and retired in 2005.
After managing in Cleveland's minor league system, he joined the then-Indians big- league staff in 2017, before Toronto hired him in November 2018.
Budzinski will be away from the team to be with his family, the Blue Jays said in a statement.
Members of the Blue Jays team wiped away tears during the emotional moment of silence
General manager Ross Atkins said: 'This devastating loss is felt by our entire organization and we grieve alongside Bud and his family'
Glen Allen High School principal, Reginald Davenport, announced the varsity soccer and volleyball player's death with 'a heavy heart'
Tigers manager A. J. Hinch, who roomed with Budzinski during his minor league career, expressed support for his grieving friend before Detroit hosted the Kansas City Royals on Sunday.
Boston Red Sox manager, Alex Cora, offered a similar message of condolence from Chicago, where his team was facing the Cubs.
Julia Budzinski played varsity soccer and volleyball at Glen Allen High School, which held a vigil for the teenager Sunday evening.
High school principal Reginald Davenport, said: 'It's with a heavy heart to announce that the GAHS family is dealing with the lost life of a student.' | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10984371/Toronto-Blue-Jays-coachs-daughter-killed-boat-coming-save-struck-propeller.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-07-05T17:04:45Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10984371/Toronto-Blue-Jays-coachs-daughter-killed-boat-coming-save-struck-propeller.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | true |
Amazon Prime Day home goods deals
Amazon Prime Day is one of the biggest online shopping events of the year, so it’s an excellent time to find home goods deals. Despite the name, Prime Day runs for 48 hours, with impressive discounts on a wide range of home goods, among other products.
If you’re a member, you’re automatically eligible to shop at the event. If not, now is the ideal time to sign up for a 30-day free trial.
When is Prime Day?
Amazon Prime Day 2022 falls on July 12 and 13. The first deals will go live at midnight PDT on July 12, and the sale will end at 23:59 PDT on July 13, giving you 48 hours to shop.
What home goods deals will be available on Prime Day?
It’s impossible to definitively say which specific products will go on sale on Prime Day, but you can learn the types of products to expect deals on. Plus, looking at deals from previous years, it’s possible to guess which exact items might be discounted, though it isn’t an exact science.
- Mattresses and bedding: You’ll find deals on mattresses, plus all kinds of bedding, such as pillows, comforters and sheet sets.
- Furniture: Desks, couches, nightstands, dining tables — whatever furniture you’re in the market for, you’ll find some relevant Prime Day deals.
- Storage: Storage solutions aren’t always essential, but they’re nice to have, making your home neater and more organized. You’ll find discounts on shelving, storage boxes and kitchen storage, to name just a handful of options.
- Home decor: Prime Day brings deals on a range of decorative items for homes, including wall art, plants, planters, vases and pillows.
- Kitchen items: Prices of popular kitchen items are often slashed on Prime Day. You might find deals on cookware, coffee makers, blenders and all kinds of kitchen appliances, big and small.
Should you wait for Prime Day to shop for home goods?
With Prime Day just around the corner, you might wonder whether it’s better to wait for the event or snap up any deals currently available. Ultimately, this is a judgment call. You’ll likely find the best deals on Prime Day, but there’s no guarantee which products will be available.
If you have your eye on a specific product — a Keurig K-Classic Coffee Maker, for example — and you see it reduced before Prime Day, it may be worth taking the risk and buying it. You could wait until Prime Day only to find it returns to its full price. However, if you’d be happy with any pod coffee machine, it makes sense to wait until the event so you can compare coffee machine deals and choose the best one.
Best mattress and bedding deals
Nod by Tuft and Needle Foam Mattress
This comfortable foam mattress is available in 6-inch and 8-inch varieties in a range of sizes from twin to California king. It’s Greenguard Gold and Certipur-US certified, meaning it’s free from harmful substances. Sold by Amazon
Zinus Green Tea Memory Foam Mattress
Infused with green tea and charcoal, this mattress has natural odor-absorbing and antimicrobial properties, keeping it fresher for longer. It’s made from layers of supportive and pressure-relieving foams, including a memory foam top. Sold by Amazon
Meadow Park Stone Washed Linen Duvet Cover Set
This set includes a duvet cover and pillow shams, all of which have ruffled edges for a traditional look. Made from linen, this set feels great against the skin and is highly breathable, perfect in warm weather. Sold by Amazon
Sealy Molded Memory Foam Pillow
If you like pillows that offer firm support, consider switching to memory foam. With the right Prime Day discount, you can grab yourself a bargain. Sold by Amazon
Best home tech deals
Arlo Essential Wired Video Doorbell
Are you concerned about home security? This video doorbell is an ideal solution. It streams and records HD video when anyone approaches your door and lets you hear and talk to people on your doorstep. Sold by Amazon
Roborock Q5 Plus Max Robot Vacuum
A robot vacuum takes some of the drudgery out of keeping your home clean. This one can map and automatically recognize up to four levels of a home for more efficient cleaning and is powerful enough for carpets and pet hair. Sold by Amazon
Best storage and organization deals
ClearSpace Water Bottle Organizer
It’s easy for households to build up a sizable collection of reusable water bottles over time, at which point they start getting in the way and becoming minor annoyances. This organizer has space for up to 12 bottles. Sold by Amazon
Tribesigns Stepped Shelving Unit
Thanks to its stepped design, this shelving unit is perfect for fitting into awkward under-stair spaces or loft conversions with dormer roofs. Sold by Amazon
DecoBros Kitchen Counter and Cabinet Pan Organizer
This pan organizer neatly holds five pans and can sit on the counter or in a cabinet, either vertically or horizontally. It prevents damage to the inside of pans that can occur when you stack them. Sold by Amazon
Best kitchen deals
Brewing coffee in less than a minute, this machine is perfect when you’re in a hurry. You can choose from three cup sizes to suit your preferences. The large reservoir lets you brew 4-8 cups before it needs refilling. Sold by Amazon
Make your own sparkling water at the press of the button, saving money and plastic comparing bottled seltzer. You can also make soda by mixing the sparkling water with SodaStream syrups. Sold by Amazon
Ninja BL610 Professional Countertop Blender
With a 1,000-watt motor, this blender is powerful enough to crush ice and whizz through tough ingredients. The large 72-ounce pitcher lets you prepare soups and smoothies for your entire household. Sold by Amazon
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