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WFO CORPUS CHRISTI Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Tuesday, July 5, 2022
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HEAT ADVISORY
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
347 PM CDT Tue Jul 5 2022
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 113.
* WHERE...Jim Wells, Inland Kleberg, Inland Nueces, Inland San
Patricio, Coastal Aransas, Coastal Kleberg, Coastal Nueces and
Coastal San Patricio Counties.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM CDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses to occur.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.
Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON FOR NORTHEASTERN JEFF DAVIS AND SOUTHWESTERN REEVES
COUNTIES...
At 348 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have
fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in
the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Balmorhea, Balmorhea State Park, Balmorhea Lake, Buffalo Trail
Scout Camp, Star Mountain, Toyahvale and Black Mountain.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or
creeks.
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Walkers Less Salt Lightly Salted Crisps 45G
- Suitable for vegetarians
This pack contains:
- Energy
- 980kJ
- 235kcal
- 12%of the reference intake
- Fat
- 14g
- 20%of the reference intake
- Saturates
- 1.1g
- 6%of the reference intake
- Sugars
- 0.2g
- <1%of the reference intake
- Salt
- 0.3g
- 5%of the reference intake
high
medium
low
medium
of the reference intake*
Typical values per 100g: Energy 2177kJ
Product Description
- Lightly Salted Potato Crisps
- To find out more about how we care for our spuds and our planet, visit www.walkers.co.uk/sustainability
- - New great tasting Lightly Salted Walkers crisps with 45% less salt**
- - ** vs. the average salt value of regular potato crisps
- - Made with 100% British potatoes
- - Perfect to bring a tasty crunch to your lunch
- - Suitable for Vegetarians
- - No added MSG or artificial colours
- We've created a delicious range of crisps, with all the great flavour you love from Walkers and 45% less salt**.
- At Walkers we have brought moments of Delicious Crunchiness & Smiles to everyone in Britain since 1948.
- So when life gives you potatoes...Make crisps
- H. Walker
- Packaged in a Protective Atmosphere
- Walkers, and the Walkers Logo, are registered trademarks © 2021.
- Great Taste
- 100% Great British Potatoes
- Lightly Salted
- Delicious Flavours
- We use sustainably sourced British potatoes
- 100% quality ingredients
- Fresh taste guaranteed
- No added MSG or artificial colours
- Suitable for Vegetarians
- Pack size: 45G
Information
Ingredients
Potatoes, Vegetable Oils (Sunflower, Rapeseed, in varying proportions), Salt, Antioxidants (Rosemary Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Tocopherol Rich Extract, Citric Acid)
Allergy Information
- May contain: Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Barley, Soya, Celery, Mustard
Storage
Store in a cool dry place
Number of uses
This pack contains 1 serving
Additives
- Free From Added MSG
- Free From Artificial Colours
Name and address
- Walkers Snack Foods Ltd.,
- PO Box 23,
- Leicester,
- LE4 8ZU,
- UK.
- EU: Walkers,
Return to
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- UK 0800 274777
- ROI 1800 509408
- Weekdays 9am-5pm
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- Leicester,
- LE4 8ZU,
- UK.
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Net Contents
45g ℮
Nutrition
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On July 5, 2022, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, known as CERN, restarted its machine known as a particle accelerator. The machine was restarted today after a three-year upgrade and maintenance hiatus, and will run for the next four years. The news prompted conspiracy theories to spread online, with people speculating what might happen after the machine was turned on.
Some people said turning the accelerator on would cause the Mandela effect, or the creation of false memories. Others said it could open a portal to another dimension or a black hole.
VERIFY audience member Wilson emailed to ask if CERN could open a black hole, which is an object in space so dense that light cannot escape it.
THE QUESTION
Can CERN’s particle accelerator open a cosmic black hole?
THE SOURCES
- CERN
- The U.S. Department of Energy
- NASA
- Dejan Stojkovic, PhD, a physics professor with the University of Buffalo
THE ANSWER
No, CERN’s particle accelerator can’t create a cosmic black hole. The machine also won’t cause a shift in time or space. The machine is being used by researchers to analyze how particles work in the universe.
WHAT WE FOUND
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, a particle accelerator is a machine that speeds up the smallest known particles, such as electrons or protons, to very high energies.
CERN, located in Switzerland, is the world’s largest physics laboratory, and CERN’s Large Hadron Collider (LHC) is one of the largest particle accelerators in the world. Inside the accelerator, two high-energy particle beams travel close to the speed of light before they are forced to collide. The beams collide in four different locations, where particle detectors are located.
CERN says the process shows scientists how the particles interact, and “provides insights into the fundamental laws of nature.” The U.S. Department of Energy has information on how particle accelerators work, and how the technology has influenced the fields of basic science, medicine, consumer products and national security.
On July 5, three never-before-seen particles were identified by scientists. And contrary to viral theories, a portal to a new dimension wasn’t discovered, nor was a black hole opened. According to NASA, a cosmic black hole's gravity is so powerful that it will be able to pull in nearby material and "eat" it.
“For black holes, distant observers will only see regions outside the event horizon, but individual observers falling into the black hole would experience quite another ‘reality.’ If you got into the event horizon, your perception of space and time would entirely change. At the same time, the immense gravity of the black hole would compress you horizontally and stretch you vertically like a noodle, which is why scientists call this phenomenon (no joke) ‘spaghettification,’” NASA says.
There is no evidence any of that happened on July 5 after the LHC was restarted.
Dejan Stojkovic, a physics professor with the University of Buffalo, told VERIFY in an email that current technologies aren’t capable of creating a cosmic black hole. Black holes form in space when certain stars, much larger than the sun, collapse on themselves at the end of their lives.
“To create a black hole with our current technology, in the context of our standard theories of gravity … We need an accelerator as big as the whole universe. So we should either improve our technology drastically, or we should build a bigger accelerator,” Stojkovic said.
Some theories suggest the particle accelerator could form “quantum” black holes, but those would be microscopic, CERN’s website says.
A quantum black hole is different from a cosmic black hole. Instead of being created by the collapse of stars, quantum black holes could be created when protons collide.
“[Black holes] concentrate a very large amount of matter in a very small space. They are so dense that the gravity they exert is such that not even light can travel out of them,” CERN says. “Speculations about black holes at the LHC refer to particles produced in the collisions of pairs of protons. These are microscopic - or quantum - black holes. Scientists are not at all sure that quantum black holes exist.”
If the LHC were to create a black hole, it could confirm theories that the universe is capable of hosting other dimensions, CERN says. VERIFY asked CERN about the conspiracy theories surrounding their July 5 event. In an email, CERN said the theories are false and they hope people will instead focus on actual scientific research.
“CERN’s research captures the imagination of lots of people, which is why CERN has been featured in a lot of science fiction books / even movies, around the world. These imaginative works, inspired by our scientific research, are works of fiction generated to capture the reader or viewer's sense of wonder and should not be confused with the actual scientific research,” CERN told VERIFY. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/verify/science-verify/cern-particle-accelerator-black-hole/536-88285f3a-3a2e-46f4-8cfb-f43ef299408d | 2022-07-05T21:27:32Z | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/verify/science-verify/cern-particle-accelerator-black-hole/536-88285f3a-3a2e-46f4-8cfb-f43ef299408d | false |
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — The days leading up to the celebration of Independence Day on July 4 are always a busy time for law enforcement officials due to the increased number of calls received, mostly concerning the illegal use of fireworks within city limits.
According to Wichita Falls Police Department Public Information Officer Jeff Hughes, the dispatch center reported approximately 362 calls regarding fireworks between 5 p.m. on Friday, July 1, and 8 a.m. on Tuesday, July 5.
That is an average of over 4 calls per hour or a call around every 14 minutes and 24 seconds.
The 362 calls received by the police department show an increase in call volume from previous years.
Public officials spoke out ahead of the July 4 holiday, instituting a burn ban in Wichita County and reminding residents how quickly a spark from a firework can turn into a large, dangerous grassfire.
Wichita County’s burn ban remains in effect until environmental conditions improve.
WFPD officials said it is illegal to either possess or discharge fireworks within the city limits.
The violation of this type of ordinance is considered a Class C Misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $2,000.
If you wish to report the continued use of illegal fireworks within Wichita Falls city limits, you’re urged to call the WFPD non-emergency line at (940) 720-5000. | https://www.texomashomepage.com/news/local-news/how-many-reports-of-illegal-fireworks-did-wfpd-receive/ | 2022-07-05T21:27:36Z | https://www.texomashomepage.com/news/local-news/how-many-reports-of-illegal-fireworks-did-wfpd-receive/ | false |
TOMAH, Wis. (WXOW) - Tomah Health and Versiti Blood Center are making a plea asking for people to donate blood this summer.
They are teaming up for a blood drive on July 20-21 from noon-5 p.m. both days at Recreation Park at 1625 Butts Ave. in Tomah.
Versiti supplies blood to nearly 50 hospitals in Wisconsin including Tomah Health.
There's always a need, especially during nice weather.
“During the summer months we see people on vacation and people unfortunately are not taking the time to donate blood,” said Versiti Blood Center account representative Emalea Cogdill in a statement. “While our blood supply is usually at its lowest, demand is at its highest.”
There are a few requirements to donate. The donor needs to be in good health, at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and have photo identification. Sixteen-year-olds may also donate with parental consent.
While the actual donation takes about ten minutes, donors should plan for taking an hour of their day to donate.
Tomah Health's Marketing and Public Relations director Eric Prise said those who come to donate receive a special bonus-a coupon for a free pint of frozen custard from Culver's of Tomah. “We appreciate the support from Culver’s of Tomah and their ‘Give a Pint, Get a Pint’ program as a small way to thank our donors.”
To register for a time to donate, people can go to the Tomah Health website. | https://www.wxow.com/news/health/blood-drive-coming-up-at-tomah-health-on-july-20-21/article_451e3d66-fc9f-11ec-aca0-d7b80d7c6d30.html | 2022-07-05T21:28:45Z | https://www.wxow.com/news/health/blood-drive-coming-up-at-tomah-health-on-july-20-21/article_451e3d66-fc9f-11ec-aca0-d7b80d7c6d30.html | true |
EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – The Mexican government said that a 76-year-old citizen of Mexico was one of six people shot dead Monday by a gunman during the Independence Day parade in Highland Park, Illinois. Another two Mexican citizens were wounded in the shooting.
“Unfortunately, we have confirmed that a Mexican national died of a gunshot wound in Highland Park, Illinois,” Roberto Velasco Alvarez, head of the North American Unit for Mexico’s Foreign Ministry, said on social media. “Our sincere condolences to all the people who lost their lives in this attack. Also, two persons of Mexican origin are among the wounded.”
Velasco said that the Mexican consulate in Chicago remains in contact with authorities in Illinois for developments in the investigation and with relatives of the Mexican families affected to render support.
Mexican officials identified the deceased as Nicolás Toledo, originally of Morelos, Mexico. U.S. authorities and news media initially identified him as Nicholas Toledo.
His family told CBS News-Chicago Toledo had been visiting for about a month.
“Please pray for my family and all that were shot. My grandfather is one of the people shot dead at the Highland Park parade. Please hold your family tight and appreciate every moment with your loved ones,” Kimberly Rangel, Toledo’s granddaughter, posted on Facebook.
The names of the other two Mexican citizens hurt in the attack were not immediately available Tuesday.
In addition to the six fatalities, 26 people were injured in the event. A 22-year-old man, Robert E. Crimo III, has been arrested in connection with the shooting | https://www.texomashomepage.com/news/three-mexican-citizens-among-dead-and-wounded-in-4th-of-july-parade-shooting/ | 2022-07-05T21:28:59Z | https://www.texomashomepage.com/news/three-mexican-citizens-among-dead-and-wounded-in-4th-of-july-parade-shooting/ | false |
We'll fight your corner: Help us find justice for victims of rip-off tax rebate firms, asks VICTORIA BISCHOFF
Over the past two months, Money Mail has called on loyal readers to help us fight a host of battles.
First we asked you to write to your MPs and implore them to support our Pick Up or Pay Up Campaign. As our overflowing postbag will attest, customer service standards have slipped to a desperate new low and call wait times are out of control.
Under our proposal, all major firms would face hefty fines if they fail to answer their helplines within ten minutes.
Rip-off rebates: HMRC has at last pledged a clampdown on unscrupulous companies that charge hefty fees for tax refund claims households make themselves for free
We have also urged readers to help stop fraudsters in their tracks by reporting all scam texts and nuisance calls.
This might feel like a waste of time, but it’s not. Any information you provide can help police and national security agencies join the dots and hunt down those responsible.
Today, we humbly request your assistance once more.
This time, we are calling on readers who have been caught out by rip-off tax rebate firms to write to us and share their story.
HMRC has, at last, pledged a clampdown on unscrupulous companies that charge hefty fees for tax refund claims that households can make themselves for free.
All too often, people do not even realise they have applied via a third party and are shocked to discover they will not receive their full rebate.
As we explain, the taxman is currently gathering evidence and is eager to hear from the general public.
We will be submitting a dossier on our readers’ behalf. And the more of your tales we can include, the more powerful it will be. So if you or someone you know has lost out, this is your chance to be heard.
Mortgage mania
Hardly a week goes by without ministers floating a new policy to revive the homeownership dream. The latest pitch is Japanese-style marathon mortgages that can be passed between generations.
Lenders would be encouraged to let buyers borrow over terms lasting 50 years or more so they can move into bigger homes. Their children could then inherit the property — and the outstanding debt.
But is the mortgage market preventing people from becoming homeowners? Or are runaway house prices that outstrip earnings and a woeful shortage of properties the problem?
If the latter, are even longer loans really the answer?
DWP out of order
When will the Department for Work and Pensions get a grip?
On Monday, our sister website This is Money revealed that the DWP had launched a review of state pension rejections.
It came after reporter Tanya Jefferies and former pensions minister Steve Webb raised the alarm over a string of potential errors that left some women out of pocket.
Sir Steve was told in writing by a government official that checks would be implemented after an investigation had identified a training issue with the processing of state pension claims since 2016. But soon after, the DWP denied any such review was taking place.
Trust in the department is already hanging by a thread. Given the number of errors that have been made in recent years, are a few extra checks really too much to ask for?
Fast-track travel
When checking in online for a flight last month, I was agog at just how many extras they were flogging. I’d already paid around £50 to take a suitcase and £38 for two seats together.
So there was no way I was going to fork out another £20 for a ‘priority pass’ and £10.98 for fast-track security.
What a rip-off, I grumbled. No thanks. Boy, did I regret that when 5am rolled round and we were stuck in a humongous queue.
We’d got to the airport (for a flight to Portugal) three hours early, braced for delays. But with just one member of staff manning the check-in desk, we came within a whisker of missing our flight.
Lesson learned. With a summer of travel chaos ahead, this could be the one time fast-track services are worth every penny.
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TULSA, Okla, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ONE Gas, Inc. (NYSE: OGS) will release its second quarter 2022 earnings after the market closes on Monday, August 1, 2022.
The ONE Gas executive management team will participate in a conference call the following day, Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at 11 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (10 a.m. Central Daylight Time).
The call also will be carried live on the ONE Gas website.
If you are unable to participate in the conference call or the webcast, the replay will be available on the ONE Gas website, www.onegas.com, for 30 days. A recording will be available by phone for seven days. The playback call may be accessed at 888-203-1112, pass code 2645252.
ONE Gas, Inc. (NYSE: OGS) is a 100-percent regulated natural gas utility, and trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "OGS." ONE Gas is included in the S&P MidCap 400 Index and is one of the largest natural gas utilities in the United States.
Headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, ONE Gas provides a reliable and affordable energy choice to more than 2.3 million customers in Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas. Its divisions include Kansas Gas Service, the largest natural gas distributor in Kansas; Oklahoma Natural Gas, the largest in Oklahoma; and Texas Gas Service, the third largest in Texas, in terms of customers.
For more information and the latest news about ONE Gas, visit onegas.com and follow its social channels: @ONEGas, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.
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AM bulletin 6 July 2022
Published 6 July 2022 at 7:10am
By Tina Quinn
Presented By Tina Quinn
Source: SBS News
Anthony Albanese to meet with New South Wales flood victims today, two of Britain's most senior politicians quit, in another blow to Boris Johnson's government and Nick Kyrgios to face court next month, charged with assaulting an ex-girlfriend.
Published 6 July 2022 at 7:10am
By Tina Quinn
Presented By Tina Quinn
Source: SBS News
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No. 21-4-02430-0
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS
RCW 11.40.030
SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR PIERCE COUNTY
In the Matter of the Estate of: JAMES WALDRON, Deceased.
The Personal Representative named below has qualified and has been appointed as Personal Representative of this Estate. Any person having a claim against the deceased must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the Clerk of this Court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of the first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and non-probate assets. Date of first publication: July 5, 2022.
Personal Representative: Cori Olson
Attorney for Personal Representative: Daniel W. Crowe, WSBA #32722 of The Crowe Law Office, PS
Address for mailing or service:
The Crowe Law Office
302 E Yelm Ave
Yelm, WA, 98597
IDX-958126
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Added 16,423 New Subscribers in 4QFY22
4QFY22 Revenues Down 1.7% YoY to RMB297.2 Million ($46.9 Million)
4QFY22 Gross Profit Down 0.5% YoY to RMB255.2 Million ($40.3 Million)
4QFY22 Operating Income Down 4.1% YoY to RMB142.1 Million ($22.4 Million)
4QFY22 Non-GAAP Operating Income Down 4.1% YoY to RMB153.9 Million ($24.3 Million)
HONG KONG, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Cord Blood Corporation (NYSE: CO) ("GCBC" or the "Company"), China's leading provider of cord blood collection, laboratory testing, hematopoietic stem cell processing and stem cell storage services, today announced its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of fiscal 2022, ended March 31, 2022.
Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2022 Highlights
- New subscribers decreased by 15.2% year-over-year ("YoY") to 16,423 due to anti-pandemic measures, as well as fewer newborns in our operating regions, while accumulated subscriber base expanded to 970,375[1].
- Revenues decreased by 1.7% YoY to RMB297.2 million ($46.9 million), as the increase in storage fees revenues partially offset the decrease in processing fees revenues, due to the decrease in new subscribers.
- Gross profit decreased slightly to RMB255.2 million ($40.3 million) from RMB256.4 million in the prior year period, while gross margin improved to 85.9% from 84.8% in the prior year period.
- Operating income decreased by 4.1% YoY to RMB142.1 million ($22.4 million). Operating margin was 47.8%, compared to 49.0% in the prior year period.
- Operating income before depreciation and amortization ("non-GAAP operating income"[2]) decreased by 4.1% YoY to RMB153.9 million ($24.3 million).
- Net income attributable to the Company's shareholders decreased by 18.0% to RMB104.7 million ($16.5 million), partly due to a reduction in fair value of equity securities ("mark-to-market losses") and an increase in income tax expense.
- Net cash provided by operating activities was RMB162.0 million ($25.6 million), compared to RMB211.1 million of the prior year period.
Full Year Fiscal 2022 Highlights
- New subscribers increased by 2.9% YoY to 74,147, and accumulated subscriber base was 970,375[1].
- Revenues increased by 7.2% YoY to RMB1,243.3 million ($196.1 million).
- Gross profit increased by 8.1% YoY to RMB1,059.9 million ($167.2 million).
- Operating income increased by 11.7% YoY to RMB608.9 million ($96.0 million).
- Non-GAAP operating income[2] increased by 10.6% YoY to RMB656.8 million ($103.6 million).
- Net income attributable to the Company's shareholders decreased by 1.4% YoY to RMB501.1 million ($79.0 million).
- Net cash provided by operating activities was RMB613.6 million ($96.8 million), compared to RMB630.7 million of the prior year period.
"Despite difficulties from the 'dynamic-zero COVID' policies and measures adopted by our operating regions in China, which continued to impede our client access, promotional activities and daily operations for the reporting quarter, the Company recorded 16,423 new subscribers, and the accumulated subscriber base exceeded 970,000 by end of the reporting quarter, in line with management expectations," said Ms. Ting Zheng, Chief Executive Officer and Chairperson of GCBC. "Looking into fiscal 2023, the business environment in terms of COVID control measures, industry regulatory uncertainties and downward newborn trend is likely to remain. As such, management expects the cord blood stem cell storage business will continue to come under pressure with the number of new subscribers in fiscal 2023 expected to range between 62,000 to 66,000."
Summary – Fourth Quarter and Full Year Ended March 31, 2021 and 2022
Summary – Selected Cash Flow Statement Items
Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2022 Financial Results
REVENUES. Revenues decreased by 1.7% YoY to RMB297.2 million ($46.9 million) in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022, as the decrease in processing fees revenues outpaced the increase in storage fees revenues.
During the reporting quarter, new subscribers decreased by 15.2% YoY to 16,423 and revenues generated from processing fees and other services decreased by 9.3% YoY to RMB159.3 million ($25.1 million). Revenues from processing fees and other services represented 53.6% of total revenues, compared to 58.1% in the prior year period.
As of March 31, 2022, the accumulated subscriber base had expanded to 970,375[1]. As a result, revenues generated from storage fees increased by 8.8% YoY to RMB137.9 million ($21.8 million) in the reporting quarter.
GROSS PROFIT. Gross profit for the fourth quarter decreased slightly to RMB255.2 ($40.3 million) from RMB256.4 million in the prior year period due to the decline in new subscriber number. Gross margin edged up to 85.9% from 84.8% in the prior year period.
OPERATING INCOME. Operating income for the reporting quarter decreased by 4.1% YoY to RMB142.1 million ($22.4 million). Operating margin was 47.8% compared to 49.0% in the prior year period. Depreciation and amortization expenses for the fourth quarter were RMB11.8 million ($1.9 million), compared to RMB12.2 million in the prior year period. Non-GAAP operating income[2] decreased by 4.1% YoY to RMB153.9 million ($24.3 million) in the reporting quarter.
Research and Development Expenses. Research and development expenses incurred in the fourth quarter amounted to RMB4.8 million ($0.8 million), compared to RMB5.5 million in the prior year period.
Sales and Marketing Expenses. During the reporting quarter, the Company maintained its marketing and promotional efforts on budget to combat challenges from anti-pandemic measures as well as the downward newborn trend. Sales and marketing expenses remained at approximately RMB59.5 million ($9.4 million). Sales and marketing expenses as a percentage of revenue was 20.0%.
General and Administrative Expenses. General and administrative expenses increased to RMB48.8 million ($7.7 million) from RMB43.2 million in the prior year period, mainly attributable to an increase in professional fees partially offset by a reduction in staff cost. General and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenues was 16.4%, compared to 14.3% in the prior year period.
OTHER INCOME.
Change in fair value of equity securities. During the reporting period, the Company recognized a mark-to-market loss of RMB14.0 million ($2.2 million), compared to a mark-to-market loss of RMB4.7 million in the prior year period. The changes were mainly attributable to the Company's investments in equity securities.
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE COMPANY'S SHAREHOLDERS. Income before income tax for the fourth quarter decreased by 9.5% YoY to RMB140.1 million ($22.1 million). Net income attributable to the Company's shareholders for the reporting quarter decreased by 18.0% YoY to RMB104.7 million ($16.5 million) due to an increase in income tax expense. Net margin for the reporting quarter was 35.2%, compared to 42.3% in the prior year period.
EARNINGS PER SHARE. Basic and diluted earnings per ordinary share for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022 was RMB0.86 ($0.14).
Full Year Fiscal 2022 Financial Results
Total revenues for the full year of fiscal 2022 increased by 7.2% YoY to RMB1,243.3 million ($196.1 million). Revenues from processing fees and other services increased by 5.8% YoY to RMB705.4 million ($111.3 million), and revenues from storage fees increased by 9.1% YoY to RMB537.9 million ($84.8 million). Gross profit increased by 8.1% YoY to RMB1,059.9 million ($167.2 million). Operating income increased by 11.7% YoY to RMB608.9 million ($96.0 million). Non-GAAP operating income[2] increased by 10.6% YoY to RMB656.8 million ($103.6 million). Net income attributable to the Company's shareholders was RMB501.1 million ($79.0 million). Basic and diluted earnings per ordinary share was RMB4.12 ($0.65). Net cash provided by operating activities in the full year of fiscal 2022 was RMB613.6 million ($96.8 million).
Corporate Developments
- On April 29, 2022, the Company announced its intention to acquire 100% of Cellenkos, Inc. ("CLNK") and the rights to develop and commercialize all of its existing and future products worldwide except those related to CLNK's existing collaboration with Incyte Corporation (Nasdaq: INCY) (the "CLNK Acquisition"). The announcement stated that the Company had entered into agreements with the holders of approximately 95% of CLNK outstanding equity interest and GM Precision Medicine (BVI) Limited and, following the entry into an agreement on substantially the same terms with the remaining 5% holder, at closing, that the Company would issue approximately 125 million new shares (on an as-converted and fully diluted basis) valued at $11 per share and pay $664 million in cash as total consideration. Elements of the first stage of the CLNK Acquisition, namely, the payment of $664 million, the issue of 12,363,636 of the 125 million new shares, and the acquisition of certain assets in connection therewith ("Stage 1"), completed on April 29, 2022 and May 4, 2022 respectively. The remaining stages of the CLNK Acquisition have not completed at the time of writing.
- The CLNK Acquisition and the possibility of its completion (or the status with regards to Stage 1) is the subject of pending legal proceedings brought by Blue Ocean Structure Investment Company Limited ("Blue Ocean") against, among others, the Company and the current board of directors, save for Blue Ocean's appointee Mr. Xu Ping. Among other things, completion of the CLNK Acquisition is currently prohibited by an interim injunction obtained by Blue Ocean on May 12, 2022 (as varied).
- The Company cautions its shareholders and others considering trading its ordinary shares that the status of the CLNK Acquisition is the subject of legal proceedings.
- This earnings release has been reviewed and approved by all members of the Board except Mr. Xu Ping.
[1] During the three months and year ended March 31, 2022, 16,423 and 74,147 new subscribers were recruited. During the three months and year ended March 31, 2022, the Company determined that the recoverability of 1,251 and 4,548 private cord blood units was remote and therefore, the Company terminated their subscription services according to the subscription contracts. Out of these prior private cord blood units, 983 and 3,666 prior private cord blood units were being treated as if they were donated cord blood units and will be part of the Company's non-current inventories. As of March 31, 2022, 661 subscription contracts expired. Hence, the net accumulated subscriber base was 970,375 as of March 31, 2022.
[2] See exhibit 3 to this press release for a reconciliation of non-GAAP operating income to exclude the non-cash items related to the depreciation and amortization expenses to the comparable financial measure prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("U.S. GAAP").
[3] The reported operating income for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2022 included depreciation and amortization expenses related to property, plant and equipment and intangible assets of RMB12.2 million and RMB11.8 million ($1.9 million), respectively. The reported operating income for the year ended March 31, 2021 and 2022 included depreciation and amortization expenses related to property, plant and equipment and intangible assets of RMB49.1 million and RMB47.9 million ($7.6 million), respectively.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
GAAP results for the three months and year ended March 31, 2022, include non-cash items related to depreciation and amortization expenses. To supplement the Company's unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements presented on a U.S. GAAP basis, the Company has provided adjusted financial information excluding the impact of these items in this press release. The non-GAAP financial measure represents non-GAAP operating income. Such adjustment is a departure of U.S. GAAP; however, the Company's management believes that these adjusted measures provide investors with a better understanding of how the results relate to the Company's historical performance. Also, management uses non-GAAP operating income as a measurement tool for evaluating actual operating performance compared to budget and prior periods. These adjusted measures should not be considered an alternative to operating income, or any other measure of financial performance or liquidity presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. These measures are not necessarily comparable to a similarly titled measure of another company. A reconciliation of the adjustments to U.S. GAAP results appears in exhibit 3 accompanying this press release. This additional adjusted information is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for U.S. GAAP financials. The adjusted financial information that the Company provides also may differ from the adjusted information provided by other companies.
About Global Cord Blood Corporation
Global Cord Blood Corporation is the first and largest umbilical cord blood banking operator in China in terms of geographical coverage and the only cord blood banking operator with multiple licenses. Global Cord Blood Corporation provides cord blood collection, laboratory testing, hematopoietic stem cell processing and stem cell storage services. For more information, please visit the Company's website at:
http://www.globalcordbloodcorp.com.
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements relate to future events or the Company's future financial performance. The Company has attempted to identify forward-looking statements by terminology including "anticipates", "believes", "expects", "can", "continue", "could", "estimates", "intends", "may", "plans", "potential", "predict", "should" or "will" or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. These statements are only predictions, uncertainties and other factors may cause the Company's actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. The information in this press release is not intended to project future performance of the Company. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, the Company does not guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. The Company expectations are as of the date this press release is issued, and the Company does not intend to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date this press release is issued to conform these statements to actual results, unless required by law.
The forward-looking statements included in this press release are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions about the Company's businesses and business environments. These statements reflect the Company's current views with respect to future events and are not a guarantee of future performance. Actual results of the Company's operations may differ materially from information contained in the forward-looking statements as a result of risk factors some of which include, among other things: the ongoing impact of 2019 novel coronavirus ("COVID-19"), including the partial lockdowns implemented in various cities in the People's Republic of China, or PRC and the imposition by some hospitals in the PRC of restrictions on entrance to solely to hospital staff and patients; levels of consumer confidence in the healthcare services sector generally in the PRC as a result of the outbreak; the length of the COVID-19 outbreak and severity of such outbreak across the globe; the pace of recovery following the COVID-19 outbreak; continued compliance with government regulations regarding cord blood banking in the PRC and any other jurisdiction in which the Company conducts its operations; changing legislation or regulatory environments in the PRC (including but not limited to cord blood license related regulations, Biosecurity laws, antitrust laws) and any other jurisdiction in which the Company conducts its operations; the acceptance by subscribers of the Company's different pricing and payment options and reaction to the introduction of the Company's premium-quality pricing strategy; demographic trends in the regions of the PRC in which the Company is the exclusive licensed cord blood banking operator; labor and personnel relations; the existence of a significant shareholder able to influence and direct the corporate policies of the Company; credit risks affecting the Company's revenue and profitability; changes in the healthcare industry, including those which may result in the use of stem cell therapies becoming redundant or obsolete; the Company's ability to effectively manage its growth, including maintaining effective controls and procedures and attracting and retaining key management and personnel; changing interpretations of generally accepted accounting principles; the availability of capital resources, including in the form of capital markets financing opportunities, in light of legislative developments in the U.S. affecting listed issuers whose independent registered public accounting firms are based in China and not subject to U.S. Public Company Accounting Oversight Board inspections, international pressure on trade and currency against the PRC and its potential impact on the PRC consumer behavior, as well as general economic conditions, the potential CLNK Acquisition and related litigation matters pending in the Cayman Islands and the British Virgin Islands, and other relevant risks detailed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission in the United States.
This announcement contains translations of certain Renminbi amounts into U.S. dollars at specified rates solely for the convenience of readers. Unless otherwise noted, all translations from Renminbi to U.S. dollars as of and for the period ended March 31, 2022 were made at the noon buying rate of RMB6.3393 to $1.00 on March 31, 2022 in the City of New York for cable transfers in Renminbi per U.S. dollar as certified for customs purposes by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Global Cord Blood Corporation makes no representation that the Renminbi or U.S. dollar amounts referred to in this press release could have been or could be converted into U.S. dollars or Renminbi, at any particular rate or at all.
For more information, please contact:
Global Cord Blood Corporation
Investor Relations Department
Tel: (+852) 3605-8180
Email: ir@globalcordbloodcorp.com
ICR, Inc.
William Zima
Tel: (+86) 10-6583-7511
U.S. Tel: (646) 405-5185
Email: William.zima@icrinc.com
[4] Depreciation and amortization expenses relate to property, plant and equipment and intangible assets, respectively.
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GLASTONBURY, Conn., July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jazz pianist and composer James A. Norkawich brings his own diverse musical background to the mainstream with a new music genre referred to as "Classical Crossover". By covering modern songs and using classically trained artists to craft unique arrangements, Norkawich blends old and new in brilliant fashion. He provides what he describes as musical clarity and the development for expression and interpretation. His latest track "Who Wants to Live Forever" features classically trained vocalist Tyrone Piper.Multi-instrumentalist James A. Norkawich hails from Bridgeport, Connecticut and comes from a musical background. His grandfather, an organist, first got him into the home spinet organ. After receiving his first chord organ, he went onto study piano from the Verrilli Music Studio and specialized in organ under the direction of Frank Markham. Norkawich also became a member of the Connecticut Valley Theatre Organ Society and was accepted into the Regional Center of the Arts in Bridgeport at the age of 16. He also gained experience working with other artists including Rosa Rio, lyn Larsen, Father James Miller, Bob Ralston and Larry Ferrari.
An after-school program, the RCA, had professional musicians and dancers for college credit. By age 17-18, James was performing in front of crowds of thousands and appearing on numerous television programs with the rest of the RCA ensemble. After graduating from high school, Norkawich was awarded a four-year scholarship to the University of Bridgeport and eventually received a full scholarship for his Masters. After college, he went onto perform with acts including Spyro Gyra, Dave Samuels, Brian Torff and many others around the New England area. In his spare time, Norkawich performed at the Covenant Church of Easton as part of their worship ensemble and played at private engagements including weddings.
Following his various studio projects including two Latin Christian albums, his latest endeavor is a genre he describes as "Classical Crossover", which provides a unique canvas for his many talents. Using classical music as a background for more contemporary sounds, Norkawich collaborates with other musicians to bring a modern spin to a more traditional sound. The result is a complex and lush piano driven wall of sound with infinite room for experimentation and improvisation. The music features classically trained musicians doing both cover songs and traditional songs, but with a new free-flowing nature that presents both the old and the new in such a way that hasn't really been done before.
"Who Wants to Live Forever" is a brilliant display of the influences and talents that Norkawich possesses, and a great introduction to the idea of Classical Crossover. The haunting piano provides the landscape for the soulful vocals to create an introspective track that is familiar enough to recognize, but different enough to intrigue. Aiming to provide a shot in the arm to an industry that has stagnated in a lot of ways, Norkawich hopes that his music will draw new audiences. He strives to provide listeners with some insight into the very different world that the genre seamlessly brings together.
When putting this single together, Norkawich was looking for a voice that had the creativity of Freddie Mercury, and vocal dynamics of Adam Lambert. Through the Classical Crossover community he asked Tyrone Piper if he would would make a vocal imprint on a Queen classic. You can hear Piper emote the passion and dynamics on this track as a one of a kind piece that fans of all music styles can enjoy. The song speaks volumes but when you hear Norkawich and Piper combined, its amplified to the next level.
"Music is the soundtrack of our lives.", said Norkawich. He is looking to put his own spin on music we know and love. In this new genre he strives to bring in artists within the genre and work with them in anyway possible. Hoping that Classical Crossover will also lead to writing opportunities, Norkawich plans to distribute his new track for listeners worldwide, and it can already be found on major streaming sites including Spotify and YouTube.
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TAMPA, FL, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Primo Water Corporation (NYSE: PRMW) (TSX: PRMW) (the "Company" or "Primo"), a leading provider of sustainable drinking water solutions direct to consumers in North America and Europe, today announced that the Company will release its second quarter ended July 2, 2022, financial results before the markets open on Thursday, August 11, 2022.
Primo will host a conference call, to be simultaneously webcast, on Thursday, August 11, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. A question and answer session will follow management's presentation. To participate, please call the following numbers:
North America: (888) 664-6392
International: (416) 764-8659
Conference ID: 75198085
This is a live, listen-only dial-in telephone line.
A live audio webcast will be available through the Company's website at www.primowatercorp.com. The webcast will be recorded and archived for playback on the investor relations section of the website for two weeks following the event.
Primo Water Corporation is a leading pure-play water solutions provider in North America and Europe and generates approximately $2.1 billion in annual revenue. Primo operates largely under a recurring razor/razorblade revenue model. The razor in Primo's revenue model is its industry-leading line-up of sleek and innovative water dispensers, which are sold through retailers and online at various price points. The dispensers help increase household penetration which drives recurring purchases of Primo's razorblade offering. Primo's razorblade offering is comprised of Water Direct, Water Exchange, and Water Refill. Through its Water Direct business, Primo delivers sustainable hydration solutions across its 21-country footprint direct to the customer's door, whether at home or to businesses. Through its Water Exchange and Water Refill businesses, Primo offers pre-filled and reusable containers at over 13,000 locations and water refill units at approximately 23,000 locations, respectively. Primo also offers water filtration units across its 21-country footprint.
Primo's water solutions expand consumer access to purified, spring, and mineral water to promote a healthier, more sustainable lifestyle while simultaneously reducing plastic waste and pollution. Primo is committed to its water stewardship standards and is proud to partner with the International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) in North America as well as with Watercoolers Europe (WE), which ensure strict adherence to safety, quality, sanitation and regulatory standards for the benefit of consumer protection.
Primo is headquartered in Tampa, Florida (USA). For more information, visit www.primowatercorp.com.
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ARLINGTON, Va., July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) will host a conference call on Friday, August 5, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) to review its second quarter 2022 financial results.
The call will include prepared remarks and a question and answer session. It will be open to the media and the public in a listen-only mode by telephone and webcast. Interested parties may listen to the teleconference by dialing 1-844-200-6205 at least ten minutes before the start of the call. International callers should dial +1-929-526-1599. The Participant Access Code for this call is 780498. Internet access to the conference call and presentation materials will be available on the AES website at www.aes.com by selecting "Investors" and then "Presentations and Webcasts."
A webcast replay, as well as a replay in downloadable MP3 format, will be accessible at www.aes.com beginning shortly after the completion of the call.
The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) is a Fortune 500 global energy company accelerating the future of energy. Together with our many stakeholders, we're improving lives by delivering the greener, smarter energy solutions the world needs. Our diverse workforce is committed to continuous innovation and operational excellence, while partnering with our customers on their strategic energy transitions and continuing to meet their energy needs today. For more information, visit www.aes.com.
This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 and of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, those related to future earnings, growth and financial and operating performance. Forward-looking statements are not intended to be a guarantee of future results, but instead constitute AES' current expectations based on reasonable assumptions. Forecasted financial information is based on certain material assumptions. These assumptions include, but are not limited to, our expectations regarding accurate projections of future interest rates, commodity price and foreign currency pricing, continued normal levels of operating performance and electricity volume at our distribution companies and operational performance at our generation businesses consistent with historical levels, as well as the execution of PPAs, conversion of our backlog and growth investments at normalized investment levels, rates of return consistent with prior experience and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Actual results could differ materially from those projected in our forward-looking statements due to risks, uncertainties and other factors. Important factors that could affect actual results are discussed in AES' filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), including, but not limited to, the risks discussed under Item 1A: "Risk Factors" and Item 7: "Management's Discussion & Analysis" in AES' Annual Report on Form 10-K and in subsequent reports filed with the SEC. Readers are encouraged to read AES' filings to learn more about the risk factors associated with AES' business. AES undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except where required by law.
Any Stockholder who desires a copy of the Company's 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed February 28, 2022 with the SEC may obtain a copy (excluding the exhibits thereto) without charge by addressing a request to the Office of the Corporate Secretary, The AES Corporation, 4300 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia 22203. Exhibits also may be requested, but a charge equal to the reproduction cost thereof will be made. A copy of the Annual Report on Form 10-K may be obtained by visiting the Company's website at www.aes.com.
AES uses its website, including its quarterly updates, as channels of distribution of Company information. The information AES posts through these channels may be deemed material. Accordingly, investors should monitor our website, in addition to following AES' press releases, quarterly SEC filings and public conference calls and webcasts. In addition, you may automatically receive e-mail alerts and other information about AES when you enroll your e-mail address by visiting the "Subscribe to Alerts" page of AES' Investors website. The contents of AES' website, including its quarterly updates, are not, however, incorporated by reference into this release.
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Award-winning online safety company adds adaptable phone to its comprehensive portfolio
ATLANTA, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bark Technologies, a leader in the online safety space for children, today announced the upcoming release of its first-ever smartphone, launching in Q4 of 2022. The Bark phone will combine the company's award-winning content monitoring, filtering, and location software with additional features in a simple, all-in-one package that allow it to grow and adapt with a child. The announcement comes on the heels of Bark's recent $30M round of funding.
While the Bark phone can be configured with more restrictive permissions to serve as the ideal choice for a child's first smartphone, parents can also choose to enable additional features suitable for older children.
- Adaptable settings and access make it perfect for all parenting styles
- Perfect for all ages and stages of a child's development: Caregivers can allow what they want, when they want, and adapt access as children grow into young adults
- Out of the box protection: Bark comes pre-installed on the device, giving parents peace of mind
- Sleek modern design that kids will love – no clunky childlike branding or structure
- Dynamic parental controls including:
"We are thrilled to bring to market a smartphone that prioritizes the needs of families, evolves with children, and offers Bark's level of detailed monitoring and sophisticated AI, while being super simple to set up," said Bark founder and CEO, Brian Bason. "The Bark phone will provide the most comprehensive option on the market for parents to help keep their kids safe online, without sacrificing the features, performance, and camera quality that kids crave."
Customers wishing to reserve a phone for the 2022 holiday season can be put on this waitlist.
Bark is an award-winning parental control app that helps protect nearly 6 million children at home and in more than 3,100 schools and districts nationwide. Bark is currently available in the United States, Guam, South Africa, and Australia.
Using highly sophisticated artificial intelligence, Bark alerts families to concerning behaviors in a variety of categories, including cyberbullying, depression, suicidal ideation, violence, and online predation, and gives caregivers best next steps for how to address those issues.
Bark monitors more than 30 of today's most popular social media platforms and apps, as well as text messages, images, videos, chats, emails, and files. Families also get the ability to create custom screen time schedules, block websites and apps, and receive location alerts when kids are on the go. Visit www.bark.us for more information.
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SACRAMENTO COUNTY, Calif. (KTXL) — The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office announced Tuesday the arrest of John Gouveia, the former president of USA Softball, for eight felony counts of lewd lascivious acts with a child under the age of 14.
According to the sheriff’s office, Gouveia, 61, of Castro Valley, was booked back on April 14 into the Alameda County Jail before being released on $250,000 bail the same day.
Gouveia worked with the organization governing softball in the United States from 1991 to 2019 including as Commissioner for Northern California before becoming president, the sheriff’s office said. USA Softball, headquartered in Oklahoma City, is the governing body that oversees the national softball team.
Gouveia also worked with the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District in Northern California, which he retired from in 2016 as general manager, the sheriff’s office said.
The alleged crimes had no connection to either of his jobs, the department said.
“The victim stemming from this arrest was not associated with USA Softball or the Park District and investigators are not implicating the organization(s),” the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office wrote on Facebook.
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WFO LUBBOCK Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Tuesday, July 5, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
345 PM CDT Tue Jul 5 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of western Cochran
County through 415 PM CDT...
At 344 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking several strong
thunderstorms over western Cochran County, moving northeast at 25
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Morton, Bledsoe and Lehman.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Very heavy rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
LAT...LON 3382 10305 3382 10266 3339 10294 3339 10306
TIME...MOT...LOC 2044Z 205DEG 24KT 3360 10299
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MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
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HARRISBURG, Pa. — Most Pennsylvania lawmakers were absent from the state Capitol on Tuesday, five days into the new budget year without a state government spending agreement in place.
Leaders were hoping negotiations would wrap up over the coming days and the House announced voting sessions were scheduled through Friday.
Thursday “might be a strong possibility for a lot of budget action,” a spokesperson for the majority Republicans in the state Senate told reporters in a Tuesday morning email update. Erica Clayton Wright, press secretary for Majority Leader Kim Ward, R-Westmoreland, said that could change “based on discussions and staff preparations."
The state House, whose schedule is also controlled by majority Republicans, planned to return to session Wednesday afternoon and also posted public notice of floor sessions to start Thursday and Friday mornings. Clayton Wright said it was possible that the Senate also will return to the Capitol on Wednesday afternoon and that more details would follow.
She said “'steady progress' has been made and there are no new items to report on directly.”
Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa of Allegheny County said work was continuing.
“There's still some issues that need to be ironed out," Costa said Tuesday afternoon. “It may take a little bit of time to do that.”
Discussions about what is expected to be a roughly $42 billion spending plan have centered on a proposal for additional outlays for public schools that is backed by Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf.
Wolf's press secretary, Beth Rementer, said Tuesday that “conversations are going in the right direction” and that they expected a “final product” this week.
House Republican spokesperson Jason Gottesman characterized budget talks over the weekend as having been positive and that his caucus was optimistic they will make “final votes here in short order.”
Among possible features of a deal could be a cut in the state's 10% tax on corporate income along with more money for nursing homes, county-administered mental health counseling programs, child care subsidies and property tax or rent subsidies for the elderly and disabled.
Negotiators are also focusing on Wolf's new charter school regulations, limits on third-party funding to help counties pay to run elections and state money for the University of Pittsburgh, which some anti-abortion lawmakers want to use as leverage to stop the institution's federally funded fetal tissue research.
Lawmakers' inability to pass a budget may eventually halt some state payments, although that sort of fallout likely will take several weeks to affect government services.
In a long-term stalemate, the state must make debt payments, cover Medicaid costs, issue unemployment compensation payments, keep prisons open and pay workers.
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BISMARCK, N.D. (KXNET) — An inmate walked away from the Missouri River Correctional Center around 6:15 a.m. Tuesday, and now, the North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is asking for help.
David Corn, 35, is serving a sentence for possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver, fleeing a peace officer and unauthorized use of a vehicle, according to a press release.
He’s 6 feet tall and weighs 370 pounds with red hair and brown eyes.
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MINOT, N.D. (KXNET) — After guiding the Minot State softball team to its most victories in the past seven seasons, head coach Nat Wagner announced he is stepping down.
Wagner announced his resignation on July 1 based on his desire to spend more time with his family.
In three seasons as the Beavers’ head coach, Minot State compiled a 60-48 overall record including a 28-20 mark this past season.
“However difficult it is to lose someone like Nat from our program, I’m both grateful for his work at Minot State and happy for him as he moves to be reunited with his family,” Interim Athletic Director Kevin Harmon said.
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Abortion providers are coming to an finish in Texas, however Texans nonetheless have entry to a spread of birth control and reproductive well being care providers by way of most medical insurance plans and government-funded packages.
Access and confidentiality range primarily based on the kind of birth control, insurance coverage and whether or not funding comes from the state or federal authorities. Here’s a rundown of how one can entry birth control, emergency contraception and different providers.
Does medical insurance cowl birth control?
Under the Affordable Care Act, most medical insurance plans should present contraception choices and household planning counseling at no out-of-pocket price, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
This consists of FDA-approved options prescribed by a physician akin to birth control drugs, vaginal rings, implants like IUDs, barrier strategies, sterilization procedures and emergency contraception like Plan B and Ella. You can study extra about contraception strategies here.
However, insurance coverage suppliers may not cover all contraception options and brands, particularly if they’re newer.
“Overall, insurers needed to provide at least one method in a specific class of methods,” mentioned Kari White, an affiliate professor of sociology and social work on the University of Texas at Austin and the lead investigator of the Texas Policy Evaluation Project, which is a collaborative group of researchers who research the impression of contraception and abortion coverage in the state.
Insurance suppliers are additionally not required to cowl abortion-inducing drugs or vasectomies for males.
Religious establishments like church buildings are exempt from the requirement to present staff with insurance coverage protection for contraception and household planning counseling, however you should still give you the option to entry free providers in case your insurance coverage plan is sponsored or organized by a non secular nonprofit akin to a hospital or increased training establishment. Private firms in which 5 or fewer folks personal greater than half of the corporate can even object to masking contraception if it conflicts with the homeowners’ non secular beliefs under a 2014 Supreme Court ruling in favor of retailer Hobby Lobby.
Read extra about basic medical insurance protection pointers from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services here.
Most insurance policy are also required to cover preventive health services akin to Pap exams, breast and cervical most cancers screenings, prenatal care, testing for sexually transmitted infections and screening and counseling for interpersonal violence.
Where can I get birth control if I’m uninsured?
Texas has more uninsured people than any other state, and it’s the biggest of a dozen states which have opted to not use extra federal funds to increase Medicaid protection for low-income folks. That left more than half a million Texans in a coverage gap as a result of they earn an excessive amount of to qualify for Medicaid and too little to afford personal medical insurance.
If you’ll be able to’t entry insurance coverage by way of an employer or the federal marketplace, you’ll be able to get contraception and preventive providers at government-funded clinics.
Clinics that obtain funding by way of the federal Title X Family Planning Program provide contraception, breast and cervical most cancers screenings and screening and remedy for sexually transmitted infections.
There are greater than 175 Title X clinics throughout Texas, in accordance to Every Body Texas, which oversees the federal grants in the state. The clinics are meant to assist teenagers and individuals who can’t afford well being care, are uninsured or could not have a government-issued identification, however White, of the Texas Policy Evaluation Project, mentioned they’re open to anybody.
Services for males and ladies are supplied on a sliding scale, primarily based on earnings, and could also be free for folks who fall under federal poverty guidelines, she added. You can discover Title X clinics on Every Body Texas’ website.
Texas additionally funds sure birth control strategies and different preventive providers for low-income ladies by way of two packages known as Healthy Texas Women and the Family Planning Program.
Under the Healthy Texas Women program, folks can access birth control drugs and different types of contraception without spending a dime. The program is open to ladies in Texas between the ages of 15 to 44 years previous who are usually not pregnant, are U.S. residents or certified immigrants and meet low-income standards. A single individual can earn solely up to $2,313 monthly to qualify. Women below 18 should apply by way of a dad or mum or guardian.
The state’s Family Planning Program provides related free or low-cost providers. It is open to males and ladies in Texas who’re 64 or youthful and who earn an earnings of up to 250% of the federal poverty guidelines for his or her family’s dimension. This 12 months, the utmost for a family of 1 individual is $33,975.
Under each state-run packages, an individual is granted providers for a 12 months except their earnings or qualification standing modifications. The individual can reapply for advantages in the event that they nonetheless meet qualifications.
Some clinics work with each Title X and state funding, so employees there may also help you determine below which program chances are you’ll be coated, White mentioned.
What if I’m an undocumented immigrant?
Immigrants with out authorized standing can obtain care at Title X clinics and could qualify for Texas’ Family Planning Program.
I’m youthful than 18. Where can I get birth control with out parental consent?
Teens can entry contraception with out parental consent at Title X clinics and at different permitted suppliers if they’ve Medicaid. But the nonprofit Jane’s Due Process, which runs a helpline for teen reproductive care, warns Medicaid could ship an evidence of advantages or follow-up letter to your tackle, so it might not be fully confidential.
Texas is one in all simply two states that doesn’t cowl birth control in any respect — with or with out parental consent — on the state-run Children’s Health Insurance Program.
What about Planned Parenthood and different abortion suppliers?
Texas additionally bars folks from utilizing Medicaid to pay for providers exterior of abortion, like birth control, at clinics related to abortion providers, akin to Planned Parenthood. This additionally applies to ladies coated below the Healthy Texas Women program, White mentioned. But it’s unclear how this restriction will apply if these suppliers cease offering abortions, she added. Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas didn’t instantly reply to a request for remark, however its web site still says Texans who depend on Medicaid plans are blocked from looking for care at its well being facilities.
The restriction doesn’t adjust to federal Medicaid pointers, White mentioned, however Texas spent a couple of decade combating to take away Planned Parenthood from any state-funded packages. By 2014, 82 family planning clinics in Texas had shuttered, and solely a 3rd have been from Planned Parenthood.
People with business insurance coverage can entry birth control and different providers by way of abortion suppliers like Planned Parenthood and Whole Woman’s Health if they’re in their insurer’s community, White mentioned. People can even choose to pay out of pocket and some suppliers could have philanthropic assist to serve individuals who can’t afford to pay, she mentioned.
Through the Planned Parenthood Direct cellular app, folks can even order birth control and emergency contraception. But for these 17 and youthful, it could require parental consent in Texas, White mentioned.
How can I get emergency contraception?
Plan B, which may stop being pregnant after unprotected intercourse if taken inside 72 hours, is offered for anybody to purchase over-the-counter. Pricing can vary from about $17 to $50 with out insurance coverage, depending on the brand and pharmacy. It must be prescribed by a physician for it to be coated by insurance coverage. Emergency contraception, together with Plan B, might also be obtainable by way of locations that obtain Title X funding akin to clinics and native public well being departments, White mentioned.
Ella, one other emergency contraception capsule that works up to 5 days after intercourse, requires a prescription, nevertheless it will also be prescribed and ordered on-line by way of an online pharmacy, in accordance to the web useful resource Bedsider, which is knowledgeable by medical professionals. This possibility can also be simpler than Plan B for folks over 165 kilos.
What are the choices for vasectomies and tubal ligation?
Permanent types of birth control like vasectomies for males and tubal ligation for girls, which is also called getting one’s “tubes tied,” could be choices below Title X clinics and Texas’ Family Planning Program, however they are often tougher to acquire as a result of they might require specialists exterior of a clinic and some suppliers could not take decrease reimbursements from authorities packages, White mentioned.
“So it can be difficult for health care providers to work with an outside agency like an ambulatory surgical center or hospital to pay for that procedure,” she mentioned.
Some business insurers could cowl solely a part of the associated fee for a vasectomy or require sufferers to first pay a deductible, White added.
Are there every other sources?
The nonprofit Jane’s Due Process has guides to teen entry to birth control and runs a hotline that teenagers can name in the event that they run into points navigating clinics and suppliers. You can name or textual content 1-866-999-5263. The nonprofit additionally has a list of organizations that present free emergency contraception in Texas.
Bedsider provides guides knowledgeable by medical professionals on birth control and different reproductive well being matters.
NPR’s Life Kit podcast has episodes and on-line guides on finding the right birth control for you, how to know when you’re ready to have kids and on navigating reproductive health care after the reversal of Roe v. Wade.
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HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. (AP) — The gunman who attacked an Independence Day parade in suburban Chicago, killing at least seven people, legally bought two high-powered rifles and three other weapons despite authorities being called to his home twice since 2019 after he threatened suicide and violence, police said Tuesday.
A spokesman for the Lake County Major Crime Task Force told a news conference that the suspected shooter, who was arrested late Monday, used a high-powered rifle “similar to an AR-15" to spray more than 70 rounds from atop a commercial building into a crowd that had gathered for the parade in Highland Park, an affluent community of about 30,000 on the Lake Michigan shore.
Police said they were called to the suspect's home in September 2019 after a family member called to say he was threatening “to kill everyone” in the home. Task force spokesman Christopher Covelli said police confiscated 16 knives, a dagger and a sword, but said there was no sign he had any guns at the time.
The suspect legally purchased the high-powered rifle in Illinois within the past year, Covelli said. In all, police said, he purchased five firearms, which were recovered by officers at his father’s home.
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Police in 2019 also responded to a reported suicide attempt by the suspect, Covelli said.
The day after the shooting, authorities reported the death of a seventh person. More than three dozen other people were wounded in the attack, which Covelli said the suspect had planned for several weeks.
Investigators who have interrogated the suspect and reviewed his social media posts have not determined a motive for the attack or found any indication that he targeted victims by race, religion or other protected status, Covelli said.
Authorities have not filed criminal charges.
Earlier in the day, FBI agents peeked into trash cans and under picnic blankets as they searched for more evidence at the site where the assailant opened fire. The shots were initially mistaken for fireworks before hundreds of revelers fled in terror.
A day later, baby strollers, lawn chairs and other items left behind by panicked parade goers remained inside a wide police perimeter. Outside the police tape, some residents drove up to collect blankets and chairs they abandoned.
David Shapiro, 47, said the spray of gunfire quickly turned the parade into “chaos.”
“People didn’t know right away where the gunfire was coming from, whether the gunman was in front or behind you chasing you,” he said Tuesday as he retrieved a stroller and lawn chairs.
The shooting was just the latest to shatter the rituals of American life. Schools, churches, grocery stores and now community parades have all become killing grounds in recent months. This time, the bloodshed came as the nation tried to find cause to celebrate its founding and the bonds that still hold it together.
“It definitely hits a lot harder when it’s not only your hometown but it’s also right in front of you,” resident Ron Tuazon said as he and a friend returned to the parade route Monday evening to retrieve chairs, blankets and a child’s bike that his family abandoned when the shooting began.
“It’s commonplace now,” Tuazon said. “We don’t blink any more. Until laws change, it’s going to be more of the same.”
A police officer pulled over Robert E. Crimo III north of the shooting scene several hours after police released his photo and warned that he was likely armed and dangerous, Highland Park Police Chief Lou Jogmen said.
Law enforcement officials gave his age as 21 or 22.
After evading initial capture by dressing as a woman and blending into the fleeing crowd, Crimo drove to the Madison, Wisconsin, area, then returned to Illinois, Covelli said.
The shooting occurred at a spot on the parade route where many residents had staked out prime viewing points early in the day.
Among them was Nicolas Toledo, who was visiting his family in Illinois from Mexico. He was shot and died at the scene, his granddaughter, Xochil Toledo, told the Chicago Sun-Times. Also killed was Jacki Sundheim, a lifelong congregant and “beloved” staff member at nearby North Shore Congregation Israel, which announced her death on its website.
Toledo’s granddaughter told the Sun-Times that Toledo had spent most of his life in Morelos, Mexico. Xochil Toledo said she remembers looking over at her grandfather, who was in his late 70s, as a band passed them.
“He was so happy,” she said. “Happy to be living in the moment.”
Xochil Toledo said her father tried to shield her grandfather and was shot in the arm. Her boyfriend also was shot in the back and taken to a hospital.
Sundheim had spent decades on the staff at North Shore Congregation Israel, teaching at the congregation’s preschool and later coordinating events, “all of this with tireless dedication,” the congregation said in its statement announcing her death.
“Jacki’s work, kindness and warmth touched us all,” the statement said.
The Lake County coroner released the names of four other victims: 64-year-old Katherine Goldstein, 35-year-old Irina McCarthy, 37-year-old Kevin McCarthy and 88-year-old Stephen Straus.
Nine people, ranging from 14 to 70, remained hospitalized Tuesday, hospital officials said.
Since the start of the year, the U.S. has seen 15 shootings where four or more people were killed, including the one in Highland Park, according to The Associated Press/USA TODAY/Northeastern University mass killing database.
Scores of smaller-scale shootings in nearby Chicago also left eight people dead and 60 others wounded over the July 4 weekend.
In 2013, Highland Park officials approved a ban on assault weapons and ammunition magazines of more than 10 rounds. A local doctor and the Illinois State Rifle Association quickly challenged the liberal suburb’s stance. The legal fight ended at the U.S. Supreme Court’s doorstep in 2015 when justices declined to hear the case and let the suburb’s restrictions remain in place.
Highland Park Police Commander Chris O’Neill said the gunman apparently fired from a rooftop where he was “very difficult to see.” He said the rifle was recovered at the scene. Police also found a ladder attached to the building.
Crimo, who goes by the name Bobby, was an aspiring rapper with the stage name Awake the Rapper, posting on social media dozens videos and songs, some ominous and violent.
In one animated video since taken down by YouTube, Crimo raps about armies “walking in darkness” as a drawing appears of a man pointing a rifle, a body on the ground and another figure with hands up in the distance.
Federal agents were reviewing Crimo’s online profiles, and a preliminary examination of his internet history indicated that he had researched mass killings and had downloaded multiple photos depicting violent acts, including a beheading, a law enforcement official said.
The official could not discuss details of the investigation publicly and spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity.
Crimo’s father, Bob, a longtime deli owner, sought the mayor's office in 2019, calling himself “a person for the people.”
Shapiro, the Highland Park resident who fled the parade with his family, said his 2-year-old son woke up screaming later that night.
“He is too young to understand what happened. But he knows something bad happened,” Shapiro said. “That’s chilling.”
Foody reported from Chicago. Groves reported from Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Associated Press writers Don Babwin in Chicago, Mike Householder in Highland Park and Mike Balsamo in New York also contributed.
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ARLINGTON, Va., July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) will host a conference call on Friday, August 5, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) to review its second quarter 2022 financial results.
The call will include prepared remarks and a question and answer session. It will be open to the media and the public in a listen-only mode by telephone and webcast. Interested parties may listen to the teleconference by dialing 1-844-200-6205 at least ten minutes before the start of the call. International callers should dial +1-929-526-1599. The Participant Access Code for this call is 780498. Internet access to the conference call and presentation materials will be available on the AES website at www.aes.com by selecting "Investors" and then "Presentations and Webcasts."
A webcast replay, as well as a replay in downloadable MP3 format, will be accessible at www.aes.com beginning shortly after the completion of the call.
The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) is a Fortune 500 global energy company accelerating the future of energy. Together with our many stakeholders, we're improving lives by delivering the greener, smarter energy solutions the world needs. Our diverse workforce is committed to continuous innovation and operational excellence, while partnering with our customers on their strategic energy transitions and continuing to meet their energy needs today. For more information, visit www.aes.com.
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Q1 share price of $20.03 per share, a 100.3% gain since inception and a 35.4% annualized gain for 2021.
TAMPA, Fla. and LOS ANGELES, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RAD Diversified REIT ("RAD") is pleased to announce its updated share price of $20.03 USD per share.
"We are thrilled with our results over the last quarter. We launched RAD Diversified REIT less than three years ago. This means our return since inception is a touch over 100%, and our 2021 annualized gain clocks in at 35.4%," explains co-founder and CEO Dutch Mendenhall.
"What makes me most proud is that this was a collective team effort. The entire RAD organization pulled through everything ranging from a global pandemic to bear markets in the overall stock market. Throughout it all, our team continued to execute. The results bear this out."
RAD Diversified applies its proprietary Diamond Five approach to real estate across the residential, commercial, farmland, and construction markets.
Explains co-founder Amy Vaughn, "Our focus on buying the right assets, in the right markets, and for the right values clearly pays dividends. Not only that, but we're the only company to our knowledge that – in the depths of the COVID-19 pandemic – filed with the SEC our intention to pay at least a 5% dividend every year, regardless of market conditions."
"Next up, we'll continue doing what we do so well in the physical world while at the same time exploring real estate in the digital realm. After all, our world is increasingly interconnected and one timeless real estate rule has never changed: location, location, location. Our team is on the ground in multiple states and digital territories, selecting choice properties for further evaluation."
Since inception, RAD Diversified REIT & Companies have amassed over $100,000,000 in diverse property assets.
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Dutch Mendenhall
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RAD Diversified REIT Inc.
RAD Diversified REIT is a real estate investment trust that invests in residential, commercial, construction, and farmland real estate markets.
RAD adjusts its share price quarterly based on changes in the underlying net asset value of its portfolio of assets. Since inception, RAD Diversified REIT & Companies have amassed over $100,000,000 in diverse property assets.
Additional information on RAD can be found at its website.
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By HOWARD FENDRICH
AP Tennis Writer
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — It says a lot about Novak Djokovic that a two-sets-to-none hole at Wimbledon on a day he was hardly at his best never seemed insurmountable.
A lot about his history of overcoming that sort of deficit. A lot about his ability to adjust, adapt and to right himself quickly. A lot about his preeminence at the All England Club in recent years. A lot about what might happen if — or, rather, when — he got back into the match and it eventually went to a fifth set.
Djokovic spotted 10th-seeded Jannik Sinner of Italy the huge lead Tuesday, then worked his way back to win 5-7, 2-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 at Centre Court, earning an 11th semifinal berth at Wimbledon with his 26th consecutive victory at the grass-court Grand Slam tournament.
“I always believed,” Djokovic said, “that I could turn the match around.”
Among men, only Roger Federer has made more semifinal appearances at Wimbledon with 13 and more championships (eight) than the seven Djokovic could reach by lifting the trophy Sunday for what would be a fourth year in a row.
Djokovic managed his seventh career comeback in a match in which he trailed by two sets — he last did it in the 2021 French Open final against Stefanos Tsitsipas — and improved to 37-10 in five-setters. That includes a 10-1 mark in matches that go the distance at Wimbledon, including nine straight victories; the lone loss came in 2006.
In the semifinals Friday, the top-seeded 35-year-old Serbian will meet either No. 9 Cameron Norrie of Britain or unseeded David Goffin of Belgium. The men’s quarterfinals Wednesday: No. 2 Rafael Nadal of Spain vs. No. 11 Taylor Fritz of the U.S., and Nick Kyrgios of Australia vs. Cristian Garin of Cile.
The first player into the women’s semifinals was 103rd-ranked Tatjana Maria, who defeated Jule Niemeier 4-6, 6-2, 7-5 in an all-German matchup. Maria is 34, making her only the sixth woman at least that old to get this far at Wimbledon in the professional era, which began in 1968.
The others? It’s quite a list: Martina Navratilova, Billie Jean King, Chris Evert, Serena Williams and Venus Williams.
This is Maria’s 35th Grand Slam tournament; only once had she made it as far as the third round.
She’ll take on No. 3 Ons Jabeur of Tunisia or Marie Bouzkova of the Czech Republic for a spot in Saturday’s final. The other women’s quarterfinals: 2019 champion Simona Halep of Romania vs. No. 20 Amanda Anisimova of the U.S., and No. 17 Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan vs. Ajla Tomljanovic of Australia.
Of the women’s quarterfinalists, only Halep owns a major title (she has two).
That sort of edge in experience certainly aided Djokovic, who is seeking his 21st Grand Slam trophy. Tuesday’s match brought Sinner’s major quarterfinal appearance total to three, which is exactly — checks notes — 50 fewer than Djokovic’s.
Djokovic is 14-plus years older than Sinner, 20, which made for the third-largest age gap in a Wimbledon men’s quarterfinal.
Sinner has shown enormous potential, reaching the quarterfinals at the 2020 French Open before losing to Nadal and the 2022 Australian Open before losing to Tsitsipas.
As for grass? Sinner was 0-4 until last week. But he got win No. 1 at Wimbledon by eliminating three-time major champion Stan Wawrinka, and then beat a pair of seeded foes: No. 20 John Isner and No. 5 Carlos Alcaraz.
With his wide wingspan, and a Djokovic-style ability to slide into strokes, the 6-foot-2 (1.88-meter) Sinner gets to balls that appear out of reach and is able to reply with considerable power. That allows him to lengthen exchanges and make even a consummate baseliner like Djokovic put in extra work to earn a point.
On Tuesday, Djokovic led 4-1 and held a break point at 30-40 to move ahead 5-1 and serve for the opening set. But Sinner erased that with a 122 mph service winner, generating a run that quickly made it 4-all. After Djokovic held to lead 5-4, Sinner put another string of games together to claim that set.
Djokovic sailed a backhand long early in the second set then bowed his head, and Sinner was up a break. He broke again for 5-2, and soon enough, 1 1/2 hours in, was a set from the biggest triumph of his nascent career.
Before the start of the third, Djokovic headed toward the locker room for a bathroom break, just like he did at Roland Garros against Tsitsipas 13 months ago.
“Sometimes in these kind of circumstances, where not much is happening positively for you on the court in terms of tennis, and the other guy on the court is dominating the play, sometimes these things are necessary. Little break. Little pep talk,” Djokovic said. “Try to recuperate and, I guess, re-gather the thoughts and re-assemble everything that you have.”
When play resumed, Djokovic was so much better than he had been.
“Two different matches,” he said.
After 19 unforced errors over the initial two sets, he made 14 over the final three. After getting broken four times over two sets, he won all 13 of his service games the rest of the way.
He became increasingly animated, too. Djokovic shook a fist and yelled after breaking twice to move out to a 3-0 edge after 20 minutes in the third set.
“I saw a little bit of a doubt in his game, in his movement,” Djokovic said. “I guess the experience of playing on this stage for many matches helped me a little bit to deal and cope with the pressure.”
After landing on his stomach following a slide that turned into the splits on a backhand in the fifth set, Djokovic spread his arms out wide like a child pretending to be an airplane — or a baseball umpire calling a runner safe.
Sinner’s play, meanwhile, dipped. His form at the net, so good early, faltered: He was successful on 14 of 17 trips forward over the first two sets, but 8 of 18 in the last three. He caught a toe in the grass and turned his left ankle on one push forward, falling and immediately clutching his left ankle; Djokovic climbed over the net to help Sinner get up. That did not seem to affect Sinner’s footwork, though.
Djokovic was simply a lot to deal with.
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By JOSH DUBOW
AP Sports Writer
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The San Jose Sharks’ three-month search for a general manager ended with a barrier-breaking hire as the team made longtime NHL forward Mike Grier the first Black GM in league history.
“It means a lot to me,” Grier said at his introductory news conference Tuesday. “It’s not something I take lightly. I realize there’s a responsibility that comes with the territory. But I’m up for it. How I carry myself and how this organization carries himself, I think we’ll do well and hopefully we’ll leave a footprint and open some doors for people to follow.”
Grier fills the spot that opened when Doug Wilson stepped away for health reasons on April 7. Wilson had taken a leave of absence in November with Joe Will serving in the interim role since then.
Team President Jonathan Becher said Grier emerged from a pool of dozens of candidates because of his experience as a player, scout, coach and executive over the last few decades and his commitment to building a winning culture in San Jose.
But he acknowledged the history-making nature of the hire as well.
“I hope you do serve as an inspiration to lots of people and that I hope you’re the first and certainly not the last,” Becher told Grier.
Grier spent three of his 14 seasons in the NHL with the Sharks from 2006-09. He retired in 2011 after playing 1,060 career games, and has spent time as a scout in Chicago, an assistant coach in New Jersey and most recently the hockey operations advisor for the New York Rangers, where he was given many of the responsibilities of an assistant general manager.
The hire comes less than a week after Will announced that head coach Bob Boughner and three of his assistants wouldn’t return next season. Will said he made the move two months after the season ended to give the new general manager a clean slate.
Grier has a tough task in San Jose in trying to rebuild a team that has missed the playoffs for three straight seasons for the first time in franchise history.
Grier will have to get to work quickly, dealing with the draft Thursday and Friday, the start of free agency next week and the need to hire a coaching staff and build up the front office.
Grier said the draft and free agency are the immediate priorities as well as trying to create more salary cap flexibility if possible before he turns to the coaching search.
“I just think that’s a challenge to try to get everything in order as quickly as possible, but still doing it the right way and being thorough,” he said. “It’s all a challenge but everything I’m looking forward to.”
Grier said he’s not interested in tearing the team down and doing a complete rebuild but acknowledged taking one step back to move forward may be necessary.
San Jose has many high-priced veterans on the roster and could look to either trade defensemen Brent Burns or Erik Karlsson or buy out defenseman Marc-Edouard Vlasic to create more flexibility.
“It’s definitely a balance,” Grier said. “I don’t want to get ahead of myself and be the kid in a candy store and be like ‘I can go get this. I can go get that.’ We’ve got to stay patient and stick with the vision that we believe in and not rush things. I think we’ll set a path and stay the course and not rush anything and get ahead of ourselves and end up digging a hole that we can’t get out of in the future.”
Grier comes from a family of successful sports executives. His brother, Chris, serves as general manager of the NFL’s Miami Dolphins, and his father, Bobby, served as a longtime coach and front office executive for the New England Patriots and Houston Texans.
Grier said he’s been preparing for this new role since he was about 10 years old in discussions he had with his brother and father.
“Growing up we talked about the challenges of building rosters and things like that at dinner,” he said. “I would want to talk football, they would want to talk hockey. I lean on them a lot. They get a different perspective because of the sports, but I definitely lean on them a lot and trust their input.”
The NHL has been stressing diversity with several women also getting opportunities in front office positions and on coaching staffs.
The Arizona Coyotes announced Tuesday that Kelsey Koelzer and Kori Cheverie will serve as coaches under head coach André Tourigny during the team’s development program next week.
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Woman shot in face for flashing high beams at vehicle, police say
FORT WORTH, Texas (WFAA) – A Texas woman was shot in her car early Monday, possibly for flashing her high beams at another driver.
The woman was driving along King Oaks Lane near Beach Street in Fort Worth.
Her family says her car was captured on someone’s home camera at around 3 a.m. Monday morning, moments before a possible road rage incident turned into a shooting.
Police say the woman came across a vehicle with its high beam headlights on.
She flashed her beams to the other vehicle to get them to dim their lights.
Police believe someone in the other vehicle then shot her in the face.
Police say she then drove herself to a 7-Eleven store to ask for help.
The woman’s son asked to remain unidentified. He said she was innocent.
“There was no need for this to have happened,” he said. “He was on her way to work, she was just trying to tell the guy, ‘Dude, your brights are light, they’re bright and they’re blinding me and I can’t see.’”
His mother was taken to the hospital and is now at home recovering.
“It hurts, I’ve already cried, I’ve already felt every emotion, I went through everything,” the victim’s son said.
The shooting left the family in a state of shock.
Dominique Zurita’s home camera captured the video.
“I mean, it’s pretty scary,” she said. “Her car was going this way toward the main street and then the other car was parked and circled back around and went that way.”
The suspect who allegedly shot her in the face is still out there. Now, the victim’s family hopes this doesn’t happen to anyone else.
“She takes care of a lot of people and she’s the main household person, it’s like now everyone’s having to readjust their lives,” the victim’s son said.
Now, the son is caring for his mother, hoping she’ll be back to her old self soon.
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(WXIN/WTTV) – Subway has organized a massive sandwich giveaway to celebrate its new menu and ordering system.
The chain named 12 sandwiches to its new “Subway Series” as it looks to streamline its offerings.
Sandwiches will now be divided into one of four categories (Cheesesteaks, Italianos, Chicken and Clubs) with three sandwiches each. Subway said all 12 sandwiches are new to the menu, but some are effectively replacing current options. “The Boss,” for example, is a reworked Meatball Marinara.
Subway said it tested hundreds of recipes before selecting the final 12 sandwiches.
The point is to reduce wait times for customers. Subway customers typically get in line and watch as employees make their sandwiches and add items along the way in response to customer requests. The “Subway Series” offerings are meant to be enjoyed as-is with pre-determined ingredients.
Customers can still customize their sandwiches, the company noted.
“While guests are still able to order their go-to customized classic, Subway is encouraging fans across America to try the best sandwich they’ve never created,” according to a news release.
The chain is calling this the “most significant menu update” in its nearly 60 years.
The new menu includes a revamped ordering system in which guests will say a sandwich number or name and inform workers whether they want the six-inch or footlong version.
The “Subway Series” sandwiches and numbers are as follows:
Cheesesteaks: #1 The Philly, #2 The Outlaw, #3 The Monster
Italianos: #4 Supreme Meats, #5 Bella Mozza, #6 The Boss
Chicken: #7 The MexiCali, #8 The Great Garlic, #9 The Champ
Clubs: #10 All-American Club, #11 Subway Club, #12 Turkey Cali Club
Subway customers will have the chance to sample a free sandwich on July 12. The company will give away up to 1 million six-inch subs between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. at participating locations.
Customers can pick from one of the 12 Subway Series sandwiches.
The menu shakeup comes a year after Subway decided to revamp the menu as party of the “Eat Fresh Refresh” campaign. The company has also endured waves of publicity centered on legal attempts to prove that Subway’s tuna sandwich is actually devoid of tuna. | https://www.ksn.com/news/national-world/subway-giving-away-free-subs-to-celebrate-new-menu-ordering-style/ | 2022-07-05T22:18:43Z | https://www.ksn.com/news/national-world/subway-giving-away-free-subs-to-celebrate-new-menu-ordering-style/ | true |
The July fry is back as temperatures flirt with the century mark in the next week
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DEEP EAST TEXAS (KTRE) - The infamous heat dome is back to dominating much of our weather landscape this week. This will keep the heat on as the July fry is back and in full session.
This has led to the extension of a heat advisory for many of our deep east Texas counties, including Angelina and Nacogdoches, through 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Our only hope for some minor heat relief is the sea breeze front, which may provide a few areas with a quick afternoon shower on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons. The chance of rain where you live is 20%. It is by no means a great chance, but it sure beats no chance, which is what we have seen way too often so far this summer season.
By the time we get into the weekend, the odds for any cooling downpours goes down to less than 10% before we bring back a slight chance of rain on Sunday as a disturbance tries to rotate in on the back side of the circulation involving the ridge of high pressure.
Meanwhile, the tropics are quiet and look to remain that way for the foreseeable future.
To stay on top of the weather conditions in your neighborhood, make sure you download and frequent our KTRE First Alert weather mobile application. It gives you access to our First Alert forecast, severe weather alerts, interactive radar, and featured video updates. It is weather on the go, when you want it, at your convenience, right in the palm of your hand.
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Brad Pitt worries people see him as “aloof, inaccessible and self-absorbed.”
The reason, the 58-year-old actor believes, is because he has prosopagnosia, he told GQ.
Prosopagnosia is a rare disorder that causes people not to recognize faces. However, Pitt has never been diagnosed.
“Nobody believes me! I wanna meet another,” he told GQ’s Ottessa Moshfegh when she revealed her husband believes he has the same condition.
Fox News, meanwhile, cites this isn’t the first time Pitt has made the statement.
“So many people hate me because they think I’m disrespecting them,” he told Esquire back in 2013. “Every now and then, someone will give me context, and I’ll say, ‘Thank you for helping me.’ But I piss more people off.”
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SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The San Jose Sharks’ three-month search for a general manager ended with a barrier-breaking hire as the team made longtime NHL forward Mike Grier the first Black GM in league history.
“It means a lot to me,” Grier said at his introductory news conference Tuesday. “It’s not something I take lightly. I realize there’s a responsibility that comes with the territory. But I’m up for it. How I carry myself and how this organization carries himself, I think we’ll do well and hopefully we’ll leave a footprint and open some doors for people to follow.”
Grier fills the spot that opened when Doug Wilson stepped away for health reasons on April 7. Wilson had taken a leave of absence in November with Joe Will serving in the interim role since then.
Team President Jonathan Becher said Grier emerged from a pool of dozens of candidates because of his experience as a player, scout, coach and executive over the last few decades and his commitment to building a winning culture in San Jose.
But he acknowledged the history-making nature of the hire as well.
“I hope you do serve as an inspiration to lots of people and that I hope you’re the first and certainly not the last,” Becher told Grier.
Grier spent three of his 14 seasons in the NHL with the Sharks from 2006-09. He retired in 2011 after playing 1,060 career games, and has spent time as a scout in Chicago, an assistant coach in New Jersey and most recently the hockey operations advisor for the New York Rangers, where he was given many of the responsibilities of an assistant general manager.
The hire comes less than a week after Will announced that head coach Bob Boughner and three of his assistants wouldn’t return next season. Will said he made the move two months after the season ended to give the new general manager a clean slate.
Grier has a tough task in San Jose in trying to rebuild a team that has missed the playoffs for three straight seasons for the first time in franchise history.
Grier will have to get to work quickly, dealing with the draft Thursday and Friday, the start of free agency next week and the need to hire a coaching staff and build up the front office.
Grier said the draft and free agency are the immediate priorities as well as trying to create more salary cap flexibility if possible before he turns to the coaching search.
“I just think that’s a challenge to try to get everything in order as quickly as possible, but still doing it the right way and being thorough,” he said. “It’s all a challenge but everything I’m looking forward to.”
Grier said he’s not interested in tearing the team down and doing a complete rebuild but acknowledged taking one step back to move forward may be necessary.
San Jose has many high-priced veterans on the roster and could look to either trade defensemen Brent Burns or Erik Karlsson or buy out defenseman Marc-Edouard Vlasic to create more flexibility.
“It’s definitely a balance,” Grier said. “I don’t want to get ahead of myself and be the kid in a candy store and be like ‘I can go get this. I can go get that.’ We’ve got to stay patient and stick with the vision that we believe in and not rush things. I think we’ll set a path and stay the course and not rush anything and get ahead of ourselves and end up digging a hole that we can’t get out of in the future.”
Grier comes from a family of successful sports executives. His brother, Chris, serves as general manager of the NFL’s Miami Dolphins, and his father, Bobby, served as a longtime coach and front office executive for the New England Patriots and Houston Texans.
Grier said he’s been preparing for this new role since he was about 10 years old in discussions he had with his brother and father.
“Growing up we talked about the challenges of building rosters and things like that at dinner,” he said. “I would want to talk football, they would want to talk hockey. I lean on them a lot. They get a different perspective because of the sports, but I definitely lean on them a lot and trust their input.”
The NHL has been stressing diversity with several women also getting opportunities in front office positions and on coaching staffs.
The Arizona Coyotes announced Tuesday that Kelsey Koelzer and Kori Cheverie will serve as coaches under head coach André Tourigny during the team’s development program next week.
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Seasons at Mason Trails showcases five floor plans from sought-after Seasons™ Collection
ROSEVILLE, Calif., July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Richmond American Homes of California, a subsidiary of M.D.C. Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: MDC), is pleased to announce that Seasons at Mason Trails (RichmondAmerican.com/SeasonsAtMasonTrails) is now selling from nearby Windsong at Winding Creek. This idyllic new addition to the popular Mason Trails masterplan in Roseville showcases four inspired ranch-style floor plans and one two-story floor plan from the builder's sought-after Seasons™ Collection (RichmondAmerican.com/SeasonsSac)—designed to put homeownership within reach for a variety of buyers.
- Five ranch-style floor plans from the upper $500s
- 3 to 5 bedrooms and approx. 1,590 to 2,080 sq. ft.
- Gourmet kitchens, lofts, studies and detached casitas available
- Casitas, 3-car and RV garages available on select plans
- Master-planned amenities including equestrian trails and greenbelts
- Easy access to downtown Sacramento and Lake Tahoe via I-80
- Close proximity to parks, golf courses and recreation
- Ask about special offers and interest rates under 5%!
Those who choose to build a new home from the ground up at Seasons at Mason Trails will have the opportunity to work with professional design consultants at the builder's Home Gallery™ to select colors, textures, finishes and fixtures for their new living spaces—a complimentary service!
Seasons at Mason Trails is located at 9480 Preservation Street in Roseville. Its temporary Sales Center is located at 501 Silver Cloud Court in Roseville. Call 916.472.7383 or visit RichmondAmerican.com for more information. View health and safety updates at RichmondAmerican.com/COVID-19.
Operating under the name Richmond American Homes, MDC's homebuilding subsidiaries have built more than 220,000 homes since 1977. Among the nation's largest homebuilders, MDC's subsidiary companies have operations in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Maryland, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia and Washington. Mortgage lending, plus insurance and title services are offered by the following MDC subsidiaries, respectively: HomeAmerican Mortgage Corporation, American Home Insurance Agency, Inc. and American Home Title and Escrow Company. M.D.C. Holdings, Inc. is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "MDC." For more information, visit MDCHoldings.com.
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TERRYVILLE, Conn. (AP) — A single-engine plane trying to reach Waterbury Airport in Plymouth crashed Tuesday into a Boy Scout camp in Terryville, landing in woods, about a quarter of a mile from campers, according to the Connecticut Rivers Council of the Boy Scouts of America.
No campers or programs at Camp Mattatuck were affected by the crash, the council said in a statement posted on Facebook.
The FAA said the Cessna 185 crashed around 1 p.m. and only the pilot was on board. Officials told multiple news outlets the pilot suffered minor injuries. A photo taken by the Terryville Fire Department and posted online showed extensive damage to the plane, which was caught up in trees and branches.
According to FlightAware, a flight-tracking website, the plane had taken off from Westerly, R.I. Records from the FAA show the fixed-wing aircraft is registered to a Nevada man.
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WFO LUBBOCK Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Tuesday, July 5, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
401 PM CDT Tue Jul 5 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central Lubbock
County through 430 PM CDT...
At 401 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Lubbock, moving north at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Lubbock, Idalou, Lubbock International Airport, Texas Tech
University, Downtown Lubbock, Lubbock South Plains Mall, New Deal and
Lubbock Science Spectrum.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
LAT...LON 3345 10177 3348 10198 3380 10195 3374 10164
TIME...MOT...LOC 2101Z 192DEG 17KT 3354 10186
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
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DENVER, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - SSR Mining Inc. (NASDAQ: SSRM) (TSX: SSRM) (ASX: SSR) ("SSR Mining" or the "Company") announces the date for its second quarter 2022 consolidated financial results news release and conference call. Investors, media and the public are invited to listen to the conference call.
- News release containing second quarter consolidated financial results: Tuesday, August 2, 2022, before markets open.
- Conference call and webcast: Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at 5:00 pm EDT.
Toll-free in U.S. and Canada: +1 (800) 319-4610
All other callers: +1 (604) 638-5340
Webcast: http://ir.ssrmining.com/investors/events - The conference call will be archived and available on our website. Audio replay will be available for two weeks by calling:
Toll-free in U.S. and Canada: +1 (855) 669-9658, replay code 8984
All other callers: +1 (412) 317-0088, replay code 8984
SSR Mining Inc. is a leading, free cash flow focused gold company with four producing assets located in the USA, Türkiye, Canada, and Argentina, combined with a global pipeline of high-quality development and exploration assets. In 2021, the four operating assets produced approximately 794,000 gold-equivalent ounces. SSR Mining is listed under the ticker symbol SSRM on the NASDAQ and the TSX, and SSR on the ASX.
F. Edward Farid, Executive Vice President, Chief Corporate Development Officer
Alex Hunchak, Director, Corporate Development and Investor Relations
SSR Mining Inc.
E-Mail: invest@ssrmining.com
Phone: +1 (416) 306-5789
To receive SSR Mining's news releases by e-mail, please register using the SSR Mining website at www.ssrmining.com.
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Italy was enduring a prolonged heat wave before a massive piece of Alpine glacier broke off and killed hikers on Sunday and experts say climate change will make those hot, destabilizing conditions more common.
Seven hikers died and several others are unaccounted for after large chunks of ice and rock from the Marmolada glacier sped down the mountain in an avalanche. Higher temperatures coupled with below-average winter snowfall were among the factors that may have triggered the event, experts said.
The exact role of climate change in specific events is complicated and large portions of ice can break off Alpine glaciers naturally. But climate change is fueling hotter temperatures that can lead to more ice and snow melt, said Brian Menounos, a professor at the University of Northern British Columbia who researches climate change and glaciers.
“Glaciers are directly responding to a warmer climate, a warmer planet,” said Menounos. “They can respond to long-term changes, but they can also respond to these extreme events,” like heat waves.
The Marmolada glacier is in the Dolomite mountains, a range of steep, dramatic peaks in northeast Italy. The region is already being altered by climate change. Between the late 19th and early 21st century, temperatures in the Alps have increased twice as quickly as the global average, according to Copernicus, the European climate modeling group. The U.N. has identified the Mediterranean basin that includes Italy as a climate change hot spot prone to heat waves. Glaciers are in retreat throughout Italy, the Alps and across the world.
The government’s National Research Council said the Marmolada glacier has been shrinking for decades and may vanish in 25 to 30 years.
Before the avalanche, daytime temperatures at the glacier’s altitude were around 50F (10C) when they normally don’t rise much above freezing. The prolonged period of hot weather at high altitudes created a special set of circumstances, said Tobias Bolch who researches glaciers at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland.
Guglielmina Adele Diolaiuti, a professor at the University of Milan studying glaciers, said pictures of the ice that remains part of the glacier tell a story about what likely happened.
The top two thirds of the ice face appears slightly dirty, indicating it was exposed to air.
“It’s clear that this part of the vertical ice cliff was the internal part of a crevasse,” she said. A crevasse is a deep opening in a glacier.
The bottom is bluer, indicating it was attached, said Diolaiuti.
Water may have accumulated in the crevasse, adding weight and pressure on the glacier. It may also have loosened the glacier’s grip on the steep rock it was sitting on, experts said.
Anyone who has tried to shovel ice off a cold driveway knows that it fastens itself to the pavement, said Richard Alley, a Penn State professor who studies ice sheets. But when the weather warms, the ice loosens its hold.
“All of a sudden, whoosh, you can get it off,” Alley said.
A local official said the portion that broke loose is estimated to be 220 yards (200 meters) wide, 85 yards (80 meters) high and 65 yards (60 meters) deep. It rushed down the mountain at nearly 200 miles per hour (300 kph).
The hikers were likely taken completely by surprise.
In addition to the heat, there was below normal snowfall this winter. Northern Italy is struggling through its worst drought in 70 years. When there is less snow, ice is exposed and impurities can collect on the surface of the glacier, turning the surface a darker color that traps more heat. The extra heat melts the ice and snow faster, St. Andrews’ Bolch said.
On Tuesday, rescue efforts turned up equipment and body parts. After rain made rescue difficult on Monday, the sun reappeared on Tuesday.
According to Daniel Farinotti, a professor of glaciology at ETH Zurich and WSL Birmensdorf, Switzerland, climate change might reduce the risk of certain avalanches. Glaciers need cold weather and snowfall to grow. If glaciers grow on a steep slope, ice that is pushed over ledges can break and cause avalanches. But with warming temperatures, glaciers retreat, and smaller glaciers create fewer hazards, he said.
In the case of the avalanche on Sunday, melting ice and snow is the likely culprit, experts said.
“The ice, the snow, is very sensitive to increases in temperatures, so we expect that these kinds of events will increase in frequency and intensity in the future,” said Roberta Paranuzio who researches climate change at the National Research Council of Italy.
While some avalanches occur in isolated areas, the area around the Marmolada glacier is popular with hikers.
“The really warm weather was one of the reasons why the event occurred, but on the other hand, this really warm weather made it attractive for mountaineers to climb it,” Bolch said.
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HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. (AP) — David Shapiro and his wife brought their two young kids to enjoy the Independence Day parade in their hometown north of Chicago, snagging a spot in front of a boutique winery.
The children's parade in downtown Highland Park had already gone by, with about 50 school-age children riding bikes, scooters and tricycles. The musicians of the Maxwell Street Klezmer Band, complete with full drum set and brass section, were starting to play atop a flatbed trailer.
Then came the sound that Shapiro knew did not fit: pop pop pop pop pop.
Before he knew what was happening, parade-goers from further down the route began running toward the 47-year-old and his family, screaming about someone with a gun.
“It was chaos,” Shapiro recalled. “People didn’t know right away where the gunfire was coming from, whether the gunman was in front or behind you chasing you.”
For many people, the mass shooting that killed at least seven people and injured 30 others was yet another reminder that any place, any event in the U.S. can turn dangerous or deadly. Highland Park is one of the country's safest towns, and July 4th parades among the most American of celebrations. Even before Monday's killings, some people already were on edge, questioning whether to venture into large gatherings, looking over their shoulders during even the most run-of-the-mill activities, from grocery shopping to going to school or catching a movie.
But as the shots rang out in Highland Park on Monday, all most people at the July 4 parade knew was at first confusion, then terror as they searched for a safe place to hide or any way to escape.
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The atmosphere along the short but crowded parade route was exuberant as the kids stepped along around 9:40 a.m., said Vivian Visconti, a 19-year-old Highland Park Park District counselor who helped organize and direct the children’s parade
Parents and other attendees smiled and waved at that first group, while Visconti instructed younger kids to keep moving if they slowed or momentary veered off the designated route.
“It was fun, cheerful, and hot,” she recalled about passing through Central Avenue business district, lined with tony boutiques, cafes and restaurants. On either side of the street, attendees sat on blankets and lawn tables, some snacking on potato chips or cookies as they watched.
It took the children on the cycles no more than 20 minutes to traverse the entire parade route, which ended at the bottom of a hill near the park, where a bouncy house was set up for youngsters to play in after they completed the trek.
“We may have been one of the only groups who finished the parade route,” Visconti said.
One of the reason the smaller kids went first was so they could run back up the hill and watch the rest of the parade.
Visconti, too, made her way back up the hill, to the other end of Central Avenue, near the Shapiro family. It was around 10:20 a.m. when she heard several slower booming sounds followed immediately by a rapid secession of what seemed 20 loud pops, she said.
“It thought it was blanks, part of the parade at first,” she said. “But my friend turned to me and told me, ‘No, it’s real!’”
After a pause of around five seconds, she heard another rapid series of shots. She and her friend ran.
Not far from Visconti, 16-year-old Yonatan Garfinkle, of Highland Park, understood he had to get away fast.
A friend’s dad happened to be passing by in his Jeep. Fifteen other people were already in the vehicle or holding onto it. He jumped on its side, too, hugging it tightly as the vehicle sped away from the city center.
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Staging for the parade was on St. John's Avenue, near a parking garage and train station. Floats, bands and politicians headed north a bit, then turned west down Central.
Greg Gilberg, 45, was on a float with his wife just minutes from making the turn when he saw crowds of frightened parade goers bolt from the avenue. The Highland Park man didn’t hear any shots clearly, but knew they needed to flee. So he and his wife hurried to where he had left his bike nearby; she jumped on the back with him and Gilberg peddled as fast as he could home.
As he passed the Highland Park library, Gilberg said, he saw dozens of people streaming inside for safety.
The sound of the shots was much louder on Central Avenue — the parade’s main thoroughfare — where Richard Isenberg and his wife were watching the parade near a shop that sells outdoor gear. Though they could not see who was firing or where they were, Isenberg could tell from the sound that the shooter was close.
The couple fled, turning around a corner and into a lot full of large dumpsters. They saw a man lift his children into one of the dumpsters. He asked the Isenbergs to keep an eye on them as he ran back to the street for other relatives who had come to the parade with him.
The couple returned to the scene Tuesday to try to retrieve their car, which was still in an area cordoned-off by police investigating the crime. Recalling the thunderous sound of gunfire, Isenberg's wife, who declined to share her name, covered her ears and closed her eyes.
“I can’t stop hearing it,” she said.
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For Howard Diamond, 45, of Highland Park, attending the Independence Parade each year was a family tradition.
He was sitting in a lawn chair with his wife, 9-year-old son and other members of his extended family when he heard loud bangs about 500 feet away. Someone said it was fireworks. But he said he knew better, telling everyone they were shots and they needed to move now.
“Let’s go, let’s go, let’s go!” he recalled yelling.
Speaking Tuesday from outside a police cordon on Central Avenue, he pointed to a child’s blue miniature car, toppled over amid the pandemonium the day before, saying it belonged to his sister-in-law’s son. He had hoped to retrieve his cellphone, but was told he couldn't because it was still a crime scene.
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The Shapiro family wasn't sure of the best escape route, they decided to run all the way to their nearby home. Shapiro grabbed his daughter in his arms and they sprinted away as fast as they could, leaving behind their children’s stroller and lawn chairs as they fled. Later that night, his 2-year-old woke up screaming, Shapiro said as he returned to downtown Tuesday to pick up the items the family abandoned.
“He is too young to understand what happened. But he knows something bad happened,” he said. “That’s chilling."
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Burnett reported from Chicago. Associated Press reporter Martha Irvine contributed. | https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Deadly-July-4-parade-Shots-then-a-frantic-rush-17286108.php | 2022-07-05T22:35:51Z | https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Deadly-July-4-parade-Shots-then-a-frantic-rush-17286108.php | false |
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Food insecurity is at the top of the global agenda to a degree it has not been since at least the 2008-09 crisis in food prices. Last week, G-7 leaders pledged $4.5 billion to address food shortages and help counter the impact Russia’s war in Ukraine is having on global food supplies and prices.
At the same time, USAID Administrator Samantha Power was promoting a longer term solution. She was in Zambia, where 1.2 million people are experiencing acute food insecurity, even though farmers already produce more than 80% of the country’s food needs.
Why We Wrote This
To address global food insecurity made worse by the Ukraine war, leaders and organizations are looking beyond mere aid, focusing on increased food production and improved supply chains to bolster nations’ resilience.
Experts are convinced that with the right seeds, better technology, and improved infrastructure, Zambian farmers can do much more than meet the central African country’s domestic food requirements. They have the potential to become a regional food powerhouse that can help feed neighboring countries.
World Food Program Chief Economist Arif Husain says higher food prices are making it more difficult for WFP and others to feed the growing number of hungry people, but the crisis is not yet one of supply. World leaders must act now, he says, to ensure that the crisis doesn’t turn into one of shrinking food stocks.
“It’s easier to respond now when it’s an affordability crisis,” he says, “and not letting it become an availability crisis.”
In Zambia – where more than half the population is undernourished, and 1.2 million people are experiencing acute food insecurity – farmers already produce more than 80% of the country’s food needs.
But Zambian and international agricultural and food-production experts are convinced that with the right seeds, better technology, improved storage and delivery infrastructure, and stronger climate resilience, the farmers can do much more.
That means not only meeting more of the central African country’s domestic food requirements. It means encouraging what experts say is its potential to become a regional food powerhouse that can help meet more of the food shortfalls in neighboring countries.
Why We Wrote This
To address global food insecurity made worse by the Ukraine war, leaders and organizations are looking beyond mere aid, focusing on increased food production and improved supply chains to bolster nations’ resilience.
Diversifying the world’s exportable food production beyond a few giant producers, and assisting farmers in ramping up production to meet more of their countries’ domestic needs, have gained new urgency as a result of Russia’s war in Ukraine – involving two of the world’s biggest food producers and exporters.
With the war largely eliminating the two countries’ wheat, oilseeds, and fertilizer production from global markets, supplies of staples have grown tight – sending food prices skyward everywhere.
As a result, an already daunting global food security landscape has deteriorated further, spreading from conflict-ravaged populations in countries like Yemen and Afghanistan to family tables in North Africa, other parts of the Middle East, and South Asia.
The “multidimensional crisis” in food security, as leaders of the G-7 group of advanced economies called it at their summit in Germany last week, has left an estimated 345 million people worldwide at high risk of food shortages, according to the United Nations World Food Program. Moreover, some 750,000 people in Afghanistan, Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, and Yemen are at risk of starvation, the U.N. says.
The dire situation has put food insecurity at the top of the global agenda to a degree it has not been since at least the 2008-09 crisis in food prices.
So while USAID Administrator Samantha Power was in Zambia last week promoting U.S. assistance to locally developed programs designed to boost the country’s food production and food security, G-7 leaders pledged $4.5 billion to address food shortages and help counter the impact Russia’s war is having on global food supplies and prices.
In Germany, President Joe Biden committed the United States to providing more than half of the new funding to address the crisis – $2.7 billion.
And in Zambia, Ms. Power announced an additional $9 million in new assistance: first, “to immediately address the high cost of fuel, fertilizer, and food,” she said in a speech, but then also to help unlock “Zambia’s potential … as an agricultural power [and] a leading exporter of food across its eight regional neighbors.”
Redirecting supply chains
But even with the surge in generosity from the U.S., Germany, and other wealthy countries, questions remain whether the short-term food aid and the more medium-term assistance to expand food production will be enough to meet the crisis.
Food security experts, along with officials from international food institutions and private philanthropic organizations, say the attention and resources world leaders are giving to the crisis – as for example at the G-7 summit – are a promising start.
But they add that more must be done soon to redirect food supply chains so that existing supplies can move where needed and start to calm food-price inflation.
And more funding will be needed, they say, if the world is to avoid levels of hunger many once thought were a thing of the past.
“We’re in an unprecedented moment” of a dramatic increase in food insecurity, says Dina Esposito, vice president for technical leadership at Mercy Corps and a former USAID food assistance expert. “A decade ago we thought we had contained famine, but now here we are today with eight to 10 places we’re watching for famine,” she says.
At the World Food Program, Chief Economist Arif Husain says the impact of Russia’s war in Ukraine “couldn’t have come at a worse time,” given the record number of people already displaced by conflict and climate crises, and debilitating levels of “debt distress” in 56 countries, in part as a result of the pandemic.
Add to that now the high levels of food-price inflation due in large part to the war in Ukraine.
“Right now about 40 countries are experiencing food inflation above 15%,” he says. “In countries where families spend 50 or 60 or even 70% of income on food, what are they supposed to do?”
One result is that this year WFP estimates the number of people requiring direct food assistance at 152 million – up from 128 million last year and 121 million in 2020.
In a growing number of places, the combination of higher food prices and increased numbers of people requiring food assistance means that organizations like WFP are having to cut food rations. “In Nigeria, WFP has had to cut rations in half,” Dr. Husain says. One tragic result: a rise in suicides among mothers who “cannot cope” with the inability to feed their children adequately.
Not yet a crisis of supply
In addition to cutting rations, food assistance organizations are also having to deal with major donors directing their largesse to the latest humanitarian crisis – Ukraine – at the expense of ongoing but sometimes forgotten crises.
“One of the effects of Russia’s war against Ukraine is a diversion of attention – and contributions – from other places,” says Ms. Esposito. She notes, for example, that Mercy Corps’ appeal for Ukraine was 90% funded “within a matter of days,” while donations for Somalia – one of the hunger hot spots – haven’t topped 20% of the organization’s appeal.
Still, Dr. Husain says that while higher food prices are making it more difficult for WFP and other organizations to feed the growing number of hungry people, the crisis is not yet one of supply. And, he says, world leaders must act now to ensure that the crisis doesn’t turn into one of shrinking food stocks.
“It’s easier to respond now when it’s an affordability crisis – and not letting it become an availability crisis,” he says.
A growing threat to food availability is what experts are calling “food nationalism” – the tendency of some food-producing countries to respond to higher food prices by imposing export taxes or taking other measures to discourage food exports and build up food stocks at home.
Yet Joseph Glauber, senior research fellow at the International Food Policy Research Institute in Washington, says, “Markets are actually performing pretty well. People can get grains; they’re just more expensive.”
He offers the example of Morocco, which he says turned to Ukraine last year following a serious drought that hit domestic production. But with Ukraine cut off, Morocco has had to turn elsewhere.
“You can get grain from Australia,” he says, “but it’s more expensive.” Canada is increasing grain production, he notes, but it will also be more expensive than Ukraine – which before the war provided 10% of global wheat exports.
Access to Ukraine
What that tells some food supply experts is that Ukraine is not going to be replaced anytime soon as an inexpensive global food basket.
“I’m really pleased with the level of political attention we’re seeing at the top,” says Caitlin Welsh, director of the Global Food Security Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies and a former director of global economic engagement at the National Security Council. “But ultimately what the G-7 is doing, for example, can be successful as stopgap measures only.”
She and other experts say that proposals to build grain silos in countries neighboring Ukraine to store its crops, for example, or the slowly increasing exportation of Ukrainian grains by land, are fine but limited alternatives to sea export. Shipping grain by rail is three times more expensive than by sea, they note.
“The ultimate solution has to lie in unblocking Ukraine’s ports on the Black Sea,” says Ms. Welsh.
Noting that different proposals to allow a resumption of Ukrainian maritime shipments have stalled or been rejected outright by Russian President Vladimir Putin, she adds, “We can talk more long term about encouraging other places to become global breadbaskets, but the answer today lies in a cessation of hostilities – and some decisions from President Putin.” | https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Foreign-Policy/2022/0705/Global-response-to-soaring-food-prices-Generosity-is-just-a-start | 2022-07-05T22:43:14Z | https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Foreign-Policy/2022/0705/Global-response-to-soaring-food-prices-Generosity-is-just-a-start | false |
WFO LUBBOCK Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Tuesday, July 5, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
401 PM CDT Tue Jul 5 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central Lubbock
County through 430 PM CDT...
At 401 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Lubbock, moving north at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Lubbock, Idalou, Lubbock International Airport, Texas Tech
University, Downtown Lubbock, Lubbock South Plains Mall, New Deal and
Lubbock Science Spectrum.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
LAT...LON 3345 10177 3348 10198 3380 10195 3374 10164
TIME...MOT...LOC 2101Z 192DEG 17KT 3354 10186
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
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UNITED NATIONS — The pro-independence Polisario Front accused Morocco of obstructing a visit by the U.N. envoy for the disputed Western Sahara region and called on the United Nations to reveal the reasons why.
But Monday, Dujarric said in a note to U.N. correspondents that de Mistura “has decided not to proceed with a visit to Western Sahara during this trip, but looks forward to doing so during his upcoming visits to the region.”
The Polisario Front’s U.N. representative, Sidi Omar, responded in a statement obtained Tuesday by The Associated Press saying the group “deeply deplores” that Morocco “has once again resorted to obstructionism and delay tactics to prevent the personal envoy … from conducting his first visit to the territory.”
Morocco annexed Western Sahara, a former Spanish colony believed to have considerable offshore oil deposits and mineral resources, in 1975, sparking a conflict with the Polisario Front. The U.N. brokered a 1991 cease-fire and established a peacekeeping mission to monitor the truce and help prepare a referendum on the territory’s future that has never taken place because of disagreements on who is eligible to vote.
The Polisario Front ended the 29-year cease-fire with Morocco in November 2020 and resumed its armed struggle following a border confrontation with Morocco that continues today.
Morocco has proposed wide-ranging autonomy for Western Sahara. But the Polisario Front insists the local population, which it estimates at 350,000 to 500,000, has the right to a referendum.
Omar said in the statement that Morocco’s obstruction of de Mistura’s visit “demonstrates beyond any doubt that the occupying state has no political will to engage constructively in the U.N. peace process in Western Sahara.”
The U.N. spokesman insisted in response to a question Tuesday that de Mistura “did not lose freedom of movement” and said “this was not billed as a regional visit.” Dujarric said the U.N. envoy has made clear that “there will be, in time, visits to other parties.”
Dujarric said de Mistura had “a useful meeting” Tuesday with Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita on the political process on Western Sahara.
Morocco’s Foreign Ministry said that at the meeting with de Mistura, “the Moroccan delegation reiterated its support for a political resolution that is solely based on the Moroccan autonomy initiative.”
The ministry said Morocco also reaffirmed its commitment to roundtables and the U.N. Security Council resolution adopted in October extending the peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara and calling for a political resolution that is “realistic, pragmatic, sustainable and based on compromise.” | https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/morocco-accused-of-blocking-un-visit-to-western-sahara/2022/07/05/493df426-fcaa-11ec-b39d-71309168014b_story.html | 2022-07-05T22:44:56Z | https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/morocco-accused-of-blocking-un-visit-to-western-sahara/2022/07/05/493df426-fcaa-11ec-b39d-71309168014b_story.html | true |
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Federal guidance prioritizing the deportation of people in the country illegally who pose the greatest public safety risk can be implemented, a federal appeals court ruled Tuesday.
At issue is a September directive from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that paused deportation unless individuals had committed acts of terrorism, espionage or “egregious threats to public safety.” The guidance of President Joe Biden's administration updated the policy under the administration of then-President Donald Trump, which removed people in the country illegally regardless of criminal history or community ties.
A federal judge put the Biden policy on hold after Arizona, Ohio and Montana sued to stop it, arguing it would lead to an increase in crime and strain law enforcement resources. After the government appealed, the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals overturned the judge's preliminary injunction.
The appeals court said states couldn't prove the injuries they alleged, and said the guidance only instructs federal agents on how to enforce a law the national government has considerable authority over.
The Homeland Security guidance “does not impose any direct costs on the States or threaten the loss of any federal funding,” wrote chief circuit Judge Jeff Sutton.
Messages were left with the Arizona, Ohio and Montana attorneys general seeking comment. | https://www.ctinsider.com/news/article/Federal-appeals-court-greenlights-federal-17286098.php | 2022-07-05T22:46:42Z | https://www.ctinsider.com/news/article/Federal-appeals-court-greenlights-federal-17286098.php | false |
NBA 2K: Which players have the most appearances originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago
It's that time again. When an NBA player, past or present, graces the cover of the top-rated basketball gaming franchise, NBA 2K.
This year's 2K23 edition will feature the GOAT himself: Michael Jordan. With 2K23 marking the 23rd edition of the franchise, it’s fitting that No. 23 would adorn the cover, which will be Jordan’s fourth cover appearance.
The latest installment of the video game is set for a global release on Friday, Sept. 9.
NBA 2K was first released in 1999, and since then, the gaming franchise has put out additional editions annually. Starting with 2K16, the franchise started to release special editions of the game that honored legends and region-specific players. Jordan was the first player to be on the cover of the special edition.
Some players have been on the cover multiple times, while some basketball legends have never been chosen as the 2K cover athlete.
With NBA 2K23’s release just a few months away, here's a look at some of the athletes who have been featured on the cover:
Sports
What is NBA 2K?
NBA 2K is a series of basketball video games developed and released annually since 1999. The game emulates the sport of basketball, and more specifically, the NBA. It allows users to play and compete using NBA teams and players.
Which player has the most 2K cover appearances?
Philadelphia 76ers icon Allen Iverson holds the record for the most cover appearances with five. Iverson was featured on the first five covers – 2K, 2K1, 2K2, 2K3 and ESPN NBA Basketball 2K4 – of the NBA 2K standard edition.
Jordan has the second-most cover appearances with four (2K11, 2K12, 2K16 and 2K23). Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant rounds out the top three with the the third-most cover appearances (2K10, 2K17 and 2K21 Mamba Edition).
Which player has been on back-to-back 2K covers?
Along with Iverson, Shaquille O'Neal (2K6 and 2K7) and Jordan (2K11 and 2K12) are the only players to be on back-to-back covers of the video game.
Who is the youngest player to be on the 2K cover?
Zion Williamson became the youngest player to be on the cover in 2020 after being featured on NBA 2K21 at age 20, supplanting Chris Paul (NBA 2K8) and Anthony Davis (NBA 2K16). Paul and Davis were featured on the cover at 22 years old.
Who is the oldest player to be on the 2K cover?
Boston Celtics' Larry Bird was the oldest player to be featured at 54 years old when the legendary forward graced the standard edition cover of 2K11.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, however, holds the trophy for the oldest player to be featured on a special edition cover. At 75 years old, Abdul-Jabbar was on NBA 2K22, which honored the NBA’s 75th Anniversary.
Has a WNBA player ever been on the 2K cover?
WNBA player Candace Parker became the first woman to be featured on the cover of 2K for 2K22, the year that marked the 25th anniversary of the WNBA.
Which top NBA player has not yet been on the 2K cover?
There are a few legendary players, active and retired, who have not yet been on the cover of NBA 2K. Here’s a list of some of those players below:
Russell Westbrook
Tracy McGrady
Tim Duncan
Kawhi Leonard
Vince Carter
Steve Nash
Carmelo Anthony
Dwight Howard
Jason Kidd
Paul Pierce | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/sports/nba-2k-which-players-have-the-most-appearances/3762443/ | 2022-07-05T22:47:44Z | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/sports/nba-2k-which-players-have-the-most-appearances/3762443/ | true |
Border Patrol agents in Texas discover migrants smuggled inside toolboxes at checkpoint
Border Patrol agents in Texas discovered three migrants locked inside a toolbox while inspecting a vehicle at a border checkpoint on Thursday.
El Paso Border Patrol Chief Gloria Chavez said a "ruthless smuggler" had locked the migrants in the metal toolboxes and were transporting them in "extreme summer heat."
Agents discovered the migrants during a secondary inspection of a black Chevrolet Silverado with a New Mexico license plate after a K-9 agent alerted them to the back of the truck.
Border Patrol agents pried open the toolboxes by cutting the padlocks. (United States Customs and Border Protection)
The truck driver, a U.S. citizen, told the agents he had some marijuana and a handgun with him, CBP said. The agents questioned him about what was inside the toolbox and he told them he did not have keys to open it. Agents arrested the driver and pried open the toolbox’s padlocks revealing the migrants crammed inside with restricted oxygen.
A migrant is discovered at a border checkpoint. (United States Customs and Border Protection)
CBP identified the migrants as Honduran nationals, all males. They were medically evaluated and found to be in good health.
The driver was arrested and charged with conspiracy to transport. It was not clear what became of the migrants after they were discovered.
"Endangering human lives by using dangerous and despicable smuggling tactics is the modus operandi of transnational criminal organizations," Chavez said in a statement. "Many times smuggled migrants are locked in confined spaces with restricted oxygen."
The incident came just days after 53 migrants were found dead in an abandoned tractor-trailer on the outskirts of San Antonio. | https://www.fox5ny.com/news/border-patrol-agents-texas-migrants-inside-toolboxes | 2022-07-05T22:48:48Z | https://www.fox5ny.com/news/border-patrol-agents-texas-migrants-inside-toolboxes | true |
JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — Hundreds of people braved a scorching sun Tuesday to welcome Pope Francis’ envoy to South Sudan’s capital, Juba, where many were disappointed last month when the pontiff canceled a trip to this East African country.
Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican’s secretary of state, was received by religious leaders, government officials, and hundreds of who sang and danced upon his arrival.
“It is a good chance for us,” said a nun, Sister Adriana. “We are to be blessed.”
Another nun, Sister Flexisita, said: “I’m so excited. I was able to greet him and kiss his ring because that is a blessing.”
Francis canceled a planned July trip to two African countries, South Sudan and Congo, on doctors’ orders because of his knee problems. Parolin said Tuesday the pope remains willing to visit South Sudan.
“It is a great joy for me to be with you and to be able to stay for a few days to celebrate and pray and to meet people on behalf of the Holy Father Pope Francis,” Parolin told reporters at the airport in Juba.
The pope had sought to promote peace in South Sudan and Congo — countries long wrestling with deadly violence — before he had to cancel his trip.
South Sudan, the world’s youngest country, remains vulnerable to civil unrest that first erupted in December 2013 amid a political dispute between President Salva Kiir and his deputy, Riek Machar.
Parolin later this week will visit a remote camp for internally displaced people. He also will meet with Kiir, Machar and U.N. officials in the country.
“South Sudan feels blessed right away from the time His Holiness Pope Francis made the decision to come and visit South Sudan,” said senior presidential adviser Kuol Manyang Juuk. “The whole government is happy to receive (Parolin) and the population of Juba and South Sudan and all the Catholic churches are happy for his visit.” | https://fox59.com/news/national-world/ap-international/popes-envoy-is-joyfully-welcomed-by-faithful-in-south-sudan/ | 2022-07-05T22:53:04Z | https://fox59.com/news/national-world/ap-international/popes-envoy-is-joyfully-welcomed-by-faithful-in-south-sudan/ | true |
Despite skyrocketing mortgage rates, “the Humboldt County housing market is still alive and well” heading into the summer, states a recently released report on the local real estate market.
The Summer 2022 Real Estate Market Report released Tuesday on the At Home In Humboldt website, put together by realtors Brian and Ami Wruck, states a lot of people are moving to the area and that’s expected to continue.
“We had a robust spring market, which can be hit-or-miss, but by June, our summer market was in full swing, with a good number of properties coming on the market daily,” the report states.
The number of active listings tends to fluctuate with the seasons and the report found the volume of active listings hit a low point in January, totaling around $155 million in value. Since then, it has risen to $245 million.
There were 365 residential properties listed for sale in Humboldt County at the time of the report, of which 153 were not fixer-uppers. Of those 153, 14 were under $300,000, 66 were under $500,000 and 23 were more than $1 million.
“May and June saw more properties being listed and in June 2022, the sale to list price dropped below 100% for the first time since the January/February, which shows either a glut of properties, properties listed over value and/or the effects of extreme interest rate hikes mid-month. Possibly, all of the above,” the report states.
The onset of the pandemic brought mortgage rates to historic lows, but last month the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage saw its largest one-week increase since 1987.
That rapid increase likely caused a slowdown in sales since buying a house became more costly and listings were going up at the highest price points possible, according to the At Home In Humboldt report.
Between July 2021 and February of this year, it took on average under two months to get a house sold. It hit two months in March and 2.7 months in June, indicating it’s taking longer for properties to sell.
While that may bring prices down, it’s not a guarantee. The report notes catastrophic wildfires that occur inland push more people seeking homes to look in Humboldt County.
Mortgage rates appeared to have leveled off a bit during the past week, however, when the average 15-year and 30-year fixed-rate mortgages hit 4.83% and 5.7%, respectively. That was a slight decline from 4.92% and 5.81% a week prior.
“The rapid rise in mortgage rates has finally paused, largely due to the countervailing forces of high inflation and the increasing possibility of an economic recession,” Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist, said in a statement. “This pause in rate activity should help the housing market rebalance from the breakneck growth of a seller’s market to a more normal pace of home price appreciation.”
The fact that Humboldt County is small, isolated and rural insulates it from the huge swings in the housing market other regions may experience, the report states.
To see the full report, go to athomeinhumboldt.com/summer-2022-market-report.
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Which Blink doorbell is best?
The Blink video doorbell is a smart device that can add to your home’s security system. These devices can send alerts directly to your smartphone or tablet, as well as let you answer the door without having to be there in person. This makes them handy for anyone who wants to keep an eye on their home from wherever they are. The best Blink doorbell is the Blink Video Doorbell, Floodlight Mount And Solar Panel Charging Mount With Outdoor And Indoor Cameras. It’s a large bundle set that comes with everything you need to watch over multiple areas of your property.
What to know before you buy a Blink doorbell
Subscription
Blink video doorbells come with two optional subscription plans: Basic and Plus. Each plan comes with several additional features and benefits, such as:
- Extra remote storage
- Live view streaming and recording
- Motion-activated notifications to your mobile device
- Video recording and history
- Motion detection
- Rapid video access
- Image capturing
- Video sharing
Here are the main differences between the two plans:
- Basic: The Basic plan only covers one Blink device. It costs $3 a month per device or $30 on an annual subscription.
- Plus: This plan covers an unlimited number as long as they’re connected to the same account. It also comes with extended warranty coverage and a 10% discount on Blink devices purchased through Amazon. It costs $10 a month or $100 a year.
You can use Blink devices without a plan. However, certain features, such as live viewing and rapid video access, are only available with a subscription.
Recordings, for example, are saved to the cloud with a monthly plan, something many smart homeowners find essential. Still, you can use a compatible USB with the Sync Module 2 to save motion clips locally. You can also use the doorbell’s two-way communication, motion alerts and live view settings without a subscription.
Installation
It’s easy to install a Blink video doorbell. Start by downloading the Blink app to any smart device. The app can help you through the installation process.
Then, find a flat surface to mount the backplate. If you already have existing wires, often called chime wires, you can connect them to the screws on the back of the Blink doorbell. This usually requires pushing the wires through the mount to reach the backplate.
Next, screw the back cover to the door frame using the screws that come with the doorbell. Finally, slide the Blink doorbell down into the installed backplate.
Once installed, you can pair the doorbell with any other compatible devices, such as an Amazon Echo. You can also connect it with Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant.
Connection requirements
Many smart devices, including Blink video doorbells, require a high-speed Wi-Fi internet connection of at least 2.4 gigahertz. You can connect the doorbell to the Alexa voice assistant for audio notifications when someone arrives at the door.
What to look for in a quality Blink doorbell
Battery
Although you can connect your Blink doorbell with chime wires, the device still requires two AA AA 1.5-volt lithium batteries. These batteries last, on average, around two years.
The Blink app can send alerts to tell you if the battery consumption is higher than normal. It can also let you know how much battery remains and when it needs replacing.
If your doorbell is only charged with batteries and doesn’t have the Sync Module activated, it will switch to “Event Response” mode. This mode drains the battery faster. It also only provides motion alerts and lets you know when someone presses the doorbell. This feature is available without a subscription plan.
App alerts and settings
Using the Blink app, you can do many things with the doorbell, including:
- Connect other smart devices that have Alexa enabled.
- Receive alerts and notifications about nearby activity or motion, unresponsive features and if the device is offline. This includes blinking lights and audio sounds.
- Adjust to night vision for enhanced viewing in dim lighting.
- Change the audio and video for crisp two-way communication.
- Adjust motion sensor sensitivity to more easily capture movement outside.
- Operate live view with a high-definition video of what’s happening nearby.
With Alexa, you can also give the doorbell specific commands, such as “Alexa, talk to the front door” or “Alexa, show the last activity at my front door.” These make using the smart device easier and more convenient.
Recording quality
When it comes to recording, Blink video doorbells have the following specifications:
- 1080p resolution in high-definition
- Variable frame rate between 15 and 30 frames
- Field of view that’s 135 degrees horizontal by 80 degrees vertical
- 16:9 recording format
At night and in dim lighting, these devices also have an infrared LED light that records in black and white. The motion sensor has a maximum range of about 23 feet but is most effective at around 12 feet.
Design
The Blink doorbell is available in solid black and white. Each device comes with an LED light ring, which alternates between the following:
- Red: This indicates the device isn’t connected or working properly.
- Green: This means the doorbell is connected and working as intended.
- Blue: A blue light indicates the device is ready to be activated.
These doorbells are weather-resistant and can function in extreme temperatures ranging from minus 4 degrees to 113 degrees. They weigh 3.2 ounces and have a sleek, modern appearance with a camera at the top.
Accessories
Besides doorbells, Blink also offers:
- Corner and wedge doorbell mounts
- Solar panel charging mounts
- Outdoor floodlights
- Indoor and outdoor cameras with 1080 HD video
These accessories can make your home more private and secure.
How much you can expect to spend on a Blink doorbell
On its own, a Blink video doorbell costs around $50. Bundle deals cost $150 or more.
Blink doorbell FAQ
Is there a free trial?
A. Some Blink devices come with a 30-day free trial. Besides that, there’s a monthly subscription fee based on your chosen plan.
Do I need Alexa to use my Blink devices?
A. You don’t need Alexa to use your Blink cameras, doorbells or other devices. The voice assistant does make using the device convenient, though. You should, however, download the Blink app to pair with the video doorbell.
What’s the best Blink doorbell to buy?
Top Blink doorbell
What you need to know: This large bundle set includes several smart devices and accessories, such as the Blink doorbell, a solar panel charging mount and smart cameras.
What you’ll love: The set comes with all the features you’d expect from a smart doorbell, such as the Sync Module 2. It’s compatible with the Amazon Alexa virtual assistant. It’s a great way to secure your home from wherever you are.
What you should consider: There’s a slight delay in the audio and video.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top Blink doorbell for the money
What you need to know: This standalone video doorbell is best for anyone who wants a simple device that lets them access the front door from anywhere.
What you’ll love: Available in black and white, this device has a 1080p HD camera that works well day or night. It has two-way audio, remote storage options, motion sensitivity and more.
What you should consider: The visuals can appear shadowed if there’s a bright backdrop.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Blink Video Doorbell Plus One Outdoor Camera System With Sync Module 2
What you need to know: This set comes with the Blink doorbell and an outdoor camera that provides extra recording, storage and security options.
What you’ll love: Available in both white and black, the doorbell has two-way audio, a 1080p HD display and can pair with Alexa. It works all day and night, and you can operate it remotely.
What you should consider: Mounting it can be tricky.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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WFO LUBBOCK Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Tuesday, July 5, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
521 PM CDT Tue Jul 5 2022
...Several strong thunderstorms will impact portions of southeastern
Lubbock and northeastern Lynn Counties through 545 PM CDT...
At 520 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms in
northern Lynn and southern Lubbock Counties, moving north at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Lubbock, Slaton, Ransom Canyon, Lubbock South Plains Mall, Woodrow,
Slide, Wilson, Buffalo Springs, New Home and Lubbock Science
Spectrum.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Very heavy rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
LAT...LON 3322 10164 3320 10191 3354 10194 3353 10156
TIME...MOT...LOC 2221Z 180DEG 21KT 3330 10175
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
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NJ beach weather and waves: Jersey Shore Report for Tue 7/5
Advisories
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY in effect from 2 p.m. Tuesday until 6 a.m. Wednesday
At the Shore
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Marine Forecast
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SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE TONIGHT
TODAY: SW winds around 10 kt, becoming S 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt this afternoon. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Swell mainly from the SE with a dominant period of 8 seconds.
TONIGHT: S winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, becoming SW 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt late. Seas 4 to 5 ft. A chance of tstms in the late evening and early morning. Swell mainly from the SE with a dominant period of 8 seconds.
WED: W winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, becoming NW 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Swell mainly from the S with a dominant period of 5 seconds.
WED NIGHT: SE winds around 5 kt, becoming E late. Seas around 3 ft. Swell mainly from the S with a dominant period of 5 seconds.
THU: E winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas around 3 ft. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
THU NIGHT: SE winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, becoming E 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 4 ft. A chance of showers.
FRI: NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. A chance of showers.
FRI NIGHT: E winds around 5 kt, becoming NW after midnight. Seas around 3 ft. A chance of showers.
SAT: N winds around 10 kt, becoming E in the afternoon. Seas around 3 ft. A chance of showers in the morning.
SAT NIGHT: SE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming NE after midnight. Seas around 3 ft. Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.
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PENNSYLVANIA, USA — Mid-summer clouds have left sky gazers in awe. Mike Stevens was right, fleeting moments like these are soon to leave, but not before they made their mark in the PhotoLink Library.
Check out the PhotoLink Library Photo Gallery and learn how to submit your photos HERE.
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SULLIVAN COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – As storms pass through the Tri-Cities region Tuesday evening, lanes in separate parts of a Sullivan County highway have been closed.
According to the Tennessee Department of Transportation SmartWay Traffic Map, emergency road work is being done along State Route 126. One area seeing closures is along SR 126 East near Island Road between Kingsport and Blountville. The eastbound lane is closed as of 6:20 p.m.
The second area requiring emergency road work is along SR 126 West at Franklin Drive. The westbound lane is closed as of 6:20 p.m.
Both locations reported the “emergency road work” shortly after 6 p.m.
News Channel 11 had a crew on SR 126 East near Island Road and saw crews assessing the damage.
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Tens of thousands of protesters marched in South Africa's capital today calling for President Jacob Zuma to resign. It's the second round of mass protests in less than a week. There's widespread frustration over a string of political scandals and a lackluster economy. As Peter Granitz reports from Pretoria, pressure is mounting on the president from both outside and inside his party.
PETER GRANITZ, BYLINE: Today is President Zuma's 75th birthday. And while he celebrated the milestone in Johannesburg, some 30,000 people flocked to the lawn outside the presidential offices in Pretoria. The message was clear.
NTEGBELNG NTHULE: We all have one mission - to bring the president down.
GRANITZ: That's Ntehbelng Nthule. She has three degrees and no permanent job, so she traveled two and a half hours to join the protests. She wears the red shirt of the Economic Freedom Fighters. That's a political party that splintered from the African National Congress, the party Zuma leads and the party that has dominated South African politics since democracy began in 1994.
It's led by Julius Malema. He and other opposition leaders, many with vastly different ideologies, are hoping the demonstration forces hesitant ANC members of parliament to support a no-confidence vote.
JULIUS MALEMA: Enough is enough. We can't take it anymore.
GRANITZ: A vote of no-confidence would force Zuma from office. He's survive several before, so the opposition parties are petitioning the courts to allow for a secret ballot. There is growing pressure on Zuma, who late last month fired his respected Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan. Two credit ratings agencies downgraded South Africa to junk status following the move, so it's going to get more expensive to borrow money here, and food prices could rise. That worries pensioner Ida Hlatshwayo who supports her children and grandchildren with a government grant.
IDA HLATSHWAYO: Our children - they're not working. We got no money.
GRANITZ: Hlatshwayo is a longtime ANC supporter. She even voted for Zuma, but she says it's time for a change. For NPR News, I'm Peter Granitz in Pretoria. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR. | https://www.iowapublicradio.org/2017-04-12/in-south-africa-protesters-call-for-presidents-resignation | 2022-07-05T23:08:13Z | https://www.iowapublicradio.org/2017-04-12/in-south-africa-protesters-call-for-presidents-resignation | false |
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A shooting that left at least six people dead at an Independence Day parade in a Chicago suburb rattled Monday's celebrations across the U.S. and further rocked a country already awash in turmoil over high court rulings on abortion and guns as well as hearings on the Jan. 6 insurrection.
The latest mass shooting came as the nation tried to find cause to celebrate its founding and the bonds that still hold it together. It was supposed to be a day for taking off work, flocking to parades, devouring hot dogs and burgers at backyard barbecues and gathering under a canopy of stars and exploding fireworks.
“On a day that we came together to celebrate community and freedom, we are instead mourning the tragic loss of life and struggling with the terror that was brought upon us,” Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering said.
The Highland Park parade began around 10 a.m. but was suddenly halted 10 minutes later after shots were fired. Hundreds of parade-goers — some visibly bloodied — fled the area, leaving behind chairs, baby strollers and blankets. Authorities brought a person of interest into custody Monday evening.
As the Highland Park community mourned, fireworks began thundering in neighboring towns and across the country. Pyrotechnics bloomed shortly after nightfall in Boston and New York City, where a kaleidoscope of color exploded over the Hudson River and illuminated skyscrapers.
President Joe Biden, in remarks Monday celebrating 246 years of America’s independence, sought to reassure a nation both exhausted and unsettled by recent events.
“In recent days, there’s been reason to think this country is moving backwards, that freedom is being reduced, that rights we assumed were protected are no longer,” Biden said in remarks to military families and administration officials enjoying a picnic on the South Lawn of the White House. “I know it can be exhausting and unsettling, but tonight I want you to know we’re going to get through all of this.”
Biden said many people see a divided country, but “I believe we are more united than we are divided.”
He tweeted earlier in the day about the shooting, calling it “senseless gun violence that has yet again brought grief to an American community this Independence Day.”
"I will not give up fighting the epidemic of gun violence," the president tweeted.
These are precarious times: An economic recession lurks, and the Highland Park shooting will weigh on a national psyche already raw from mass shootings like those seen recently at a Texas elementary school and a New York supermarket.
Sharp social and political divisions have also been laid bare by recent Supreme Court decisions overturning the constitutional right to abortion and striking down a New York law limiting who may carry a gun in public.
Nevertheless, many had reason to gather and celebrate for the first time in three years amid easing coronavirus precautions.
Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest returned to its traditional location in Brooklyn’s Coney Island neighborhood after two years elsewhere thanks to the pandemic.
“It’s beautiful to be back here," Joey “Jaws” Chestnut told ESPN after winning the men's competition by downing 63 hot dogs and buns — even as he momentarily put a protester who rushed the stage in a chokehold. Miki Sudo chomped 40 franks to win the women's event.
Colorful displays were scheduled to light up the night sky from coast to coast. However, others, particularly in drought-stricken and wildfire-prone regions of the West, would forgo them.
Fireworks were the suspected cause behind a fire in Centerville, Utah, that led to the evacuation of dozens of homes and the cancellation of some of its Independence Day events, officials said.
It was a different matter in Phoenix, which is again going without fireworks — not because of the pandemic or fire concerns but supply-chain issues.
In emotional ceremonies across the country, some swore oaths of citizenship, qualifying them to vote in the upcoming midterm elections.
During a ceremony for naturalized citizens held at Mount Vernon, the Virginia home of George Washington, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told 52 people originally from 42 different countries that they were essential to building a strong labor force.
“Immigrants strengthen our workforce, and, in the process, help drive the resiliency and vitality of our economy,” Yellen said in remarks prepared for the Monday event.
For many, July 4 was also a chance to set aside political differences and to celebrate unity, reflecting on the revolution that gave rise to history’s longest-living democracy.
“There’s always something to divide or unite us," says Eli Merritt, a political historian at Vanderbilt University whose upcoming book traces the fraught founding of the United States.
But he sees the Jan. 6 hearings probing last year's storming of the U.S. Capitol as a reason for hope, an opportunity to rally behind democratic institutions. Even though not all Americans or their elected representatives agree with the committee's work, Merritt is heartened by the fact that it's at least somewhat bipartisan.
“Moral courage as a locus for Americans to place hope, the willingness to stand up for what is right and true in spite of negative consequences to oneself," he said. "That is an essential glue of constitutional democracy.”
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Calvan reported from New York, and Foody from Chicago. Associated Press reporters Michael Tarm and Roger Schneider in Highland Park, Illinois; Darlene Superville and Fatima Hussein in Washington; Stephen Groves in Sioux Falls, South Dakota; Amy Beth Hanson in Helena, Montana; and Jennifer Peltz in New York contributed to this story. | https://www.michigansthumb.com/living/article/A-turbulent-US-this-July-4-but-many-see-cause-to-17282973.php | 2022-07-05T23:16:04Z | https://www.michigansthumb.com/living/article/A-turbulent-US-this-July-4-but-many-see-cause-to-17282973.php | true |
Which gifts CoComelon fans will love are best?
CoComelon baby products have long been considered to be one of the most sought-after toys. In the last few years alone, you’ve likely noticed that the CoComelon series has exploded in popularity, especially with young toddlers and preschoolers. If your kids are avid fans of the 3D animation’s catchy tunes and nursery rhymes, then why not give them their very own CoComelon doll or toy to use during playtime?
All of the series’ merchandise is designed to help young children learn animal sounds, colors, letters, numbers and several other skills that allow them to play and learn about the world around us. A CoComelon gift can be a great educational gift for your child.
Best Cocomelon gifts fans will love
Top action-figure gift
CoComelon Official Friends & Family 6-Figure Pack
Kids can now officially play and sing all day long with Cody, JJ, Nina, TomTom and YoYo in real life. This CoComelon family set contains two JJ figures in two super cute outfits each, while all of the 3-inch figurines are easy to move and the perfect size for little hands. Kids will have no problem reenacting out their favorite songs and videos, thanks to each one being lightweight and easy to grip. Each character also has lifelike detailed features and are all vibrantly colored with non-harmful paints and dyes. Some parents complain that the paint on the figures’ bodies can chip off and flake pretty badly, so be aware of letting children play with the toys in their mouths.
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Top reading gift
CoComelon Nursery Rhyme Singing Time Plush Book
Walk through the everyday life of JJ and sing along to your favorite CoComelon songs featured throughout each page of this adorable plush book. Five different nursery rhymes straight from the show are included, such as the “Bath Song,” “Old MacDonald,” the “Thank You Song,” “Yes Yes Bedtime” and “Yes Yes Vegetables.” The cuddly book’s tethered JJ allows you to place him inside different special pockets for an extra dose of fun interactions. Every turn of the page will feature a delightful song that your child will grow to love and remember. Each playful melody will help your kid adjust to bath time, bedtime and saying thank you. Some parents mention, however, that although the book contains a variety of different songs, it doesn’t play them in their entirety.
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Top playtime gift
Comelon Deluxe Interactive JJ Doll
Your little one will love to play with this CoComelon-inspired deluxe interactive JJ doll from the hit children’s TV show. Kids can play dress up or have feeding time with JJ as sounds feed of him eating and giggling play back. Once you press the doll’s tummy, you can play back phrases, other sounds and popular songs like “Yes Yes Vegetables” and others. When mealtime comes around for JJ, the peas disappear from the spoon each time you feed him. The doll also comes with other essentials like a plastic bowl filled with peas and a removable set of clothes and a pair of shoes.
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Top naptime gift
CoComelon Official Musical Bedtime JJ Doll
The educational YouTube series’ most popular character, JJ from CoComelon, comes to life with this highly detailed cuddly plush doll that has its very own Teddy Pillow Plush. Once the doll’s sound box is switched on, kids can enjoy listening to a combination of seven sounds and phrases by squeezing its tummy. A clip of the popular CoComelon nursery rhyme, “Yes Yes Bedtime,” can even be played during naps so that your little one can sleep well every time. You can use a damp cloth to spot clean the doll if it gets dirty. The head is also known to be hard and detaches easily despite the rest of the doll’s body being soft.
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Top bath time gift
Encourage your toddler’s love for the hit TV show and bath time with this set of six bath squirter toys. Each one is based on Cocomelon’s JJ and showcases him in a shark outfit and fisherman outfit alongside baby shark, mommy shark, turtle and goldfish. Each squirter can easily be filled up with water and given a squeeze by toddlers whether they are in the tub, pool or elsewhere; a great toy to give both young boys and girls who love the show. A few parents have reported that the toys don’t last for a long time and may be hard for a toddler to fill and squeeze with water.
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Top tech gift
eKids CoComelon Wired Headphones for Kids
This tech toy is perfect to give your child if they are just beginning to use computers, smartphones and tablets for educational purposes. Preschoolers can easily connect any device via the headphone’s 3.5-millimeter jack and enjoy premium sound quality regardless of what they choose to listen to or watch, such as movies, TV, YouTube, virtual classes, audiobooks, music and more. The featured headphone splitter will allow users to share their audio port and connect another pair of wired headphones with the same device and friends to the same device. Long road trips, car rides, remote lessons and more will now be easier to endure for your kid thanks to these headphones being able to be adjusted for a more custom fit with its adjustable headband and soft ear cushions. The headphone’s outer ear features two of the show’s cute and popular characters.
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Top everyday gift
CoComelon JJ and Melon Plush Stuffed Animal Toys
Your kids can snuggle and play with a cute and soft JJ and Melon plush doll from the uber-popular animated YouTube series. The JJ doll and Melon are the perfect plush duo for young kids to watch and listen to nursery rhymes and songs from CoComelon. The JJ plush features him in his blue night jammies, while Melon features his signature ladybug on his head. Each one measures approximately 8 inches and can be played with by children ages 18 months or older. Unfortunately, the watermelon is much more stuffed than the JJ doll, with both items appearing smaller in person.
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Top building block gift
CoComelon Patch Academy 53 Large Building Blocks
Foster young bright minds with this construction block set inspired by the show, which allows children to imagine their own mini adventures with JJ and friends. The 53-piece block set comes with six CoComelon-themed characters and a variety of vibrant building blocks in different shapes and sizes. The larger blocks are a great way to teach little hands how to build dexterity, while the smaller ones help foster problem-solving skills and creativity. You can also play along with your kids and strengthen your parent-child bonds and encourage the foundation of social skills. Parents can help teach children about color and pattern recognition with each colored block as well. However, the small storage container makes it difficult to store toy items after playtime once they’re removed from initial packaging.
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Top playset gift
CoComelon Deluxe Family House Playset with Music and Sounds
This family house playset is a nice gift to give children since it can be used during on-the-go play and comes with a handle that makes carrying it around easier. The playhouse itself features activated buttons that play “Skidamarink,” the cleanup song and other fun sounds and phrases once they’re individually pressed. Accessories include a sofa, chair, fridge, baby shark, bathtub and more; the entire JJ family with the pet dog are all here as well. A coloring page cut-out is also included within the set’s packaging and can be a fun activity for kids and family to join in together. Despite containing several fun and interactive toys, this set is known not to include the YoYo CoComelon character and comes with Bella instead.
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Top musical gift
Portable and lightweight, this sing-along keyboard is great for kids who enjoy playtime anywhere and everywhere. The keyboard’s design features eye-catching flashing lights and an intuitive 23-key keyboard that is easy to follow along with during play sessions. The carry n’ go handle is also a nice addition, thanks to it being extremely easy to grip and portable. Children can play along and listen to clips of the CoComelon “ABC Song” and the “Music Song.” Brain memory, hand-eye coordination, melody recognition and more are all improved upon when the toy is in use. Screws are known to fall out of the toy’s backing, so be careful about placing instruments in cribs and playpens where children are more prone to choking accidents.
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SRINAGAR, India (AP) — Sarfaraz Javaid thumps his chest rhythmically in the music video, swaying to the guitar and letting his throaty voice ring out through the forest: “What kind of soot has shrouded the sky? It has turned my world dark. … Why has the home been entrusted to strangers?”
“Khuaftan Baange” — Kashmiri for “the call to night’s prayer” — plays out like a groaning dirge for Muslim-majority Kashmir, the starkly beautiful Himalayan territory that’s home to decades of territorial conflict, gun-toting soldiers and harsh crackdowns on the populace. It is mournful in tone but lavish in lyrical symbolism inspired by Sufism, an Islamic mystic tradition. Its form is that of a Marsiya, a poetic rendition that is a lament for Muslim martyrs.
“I just express myself and scream, but when harmony is added, it becomes a song,” Javaid, a poet like his father and grandfather, said in an interview.
Javaid is among a movement of artists in disputed Kashmir, divided between India and Pakistan and claimed by both since 1947, who are forming a new musical tradition that blends progressive Sufi rock with hip-hop in an assertive expression of political aspirations. They call it “conscious music.”
Drawing on elements of Islam and spiritual poetry, it is often laced with religious metaphors to circumvent measures restricting some free speech in Indian-controlled Kashmir that have led many poets and singers to swallow their words. It also seeks to bridge tensions between Muslim tradition and modernism in a region that in many ways still clings to a conservative past.
“It’s like venting decades of pent-up emotions,” Javaid said.
Kashmir has a centuries-old tradition of spoken poetry that is heavily influenced by Islam, with mystical, rhapsodic verses often used when making supplications at mosques and shrines. After rebellion against Indian rule broke out in 1989, poetic renditions about liberation poured out from mosque loudspeakers and elegies inspired by historical Islamic events were sung at the funerals of fallen rebels.
Two decades of fighting left Kashmir and its people scarred with tens of thousands of civilians, rebels and government forces dead before the armed struggle withered, paving the way for unarmed mass demonstrations that shook the region in 2008 and 2010. Around that time Kashmir also saw the rise of protest music in English-language hip-hop and rap, a new anthem of resistance.
Singer-songwriter Roushan Illahi, who performs under the name MC Kash, was the genre’s pioneer, making angry, grab-you-by-the-neck music that became a rallying cry for young people to use sharp rhymes and beats to challenge India’s sovereignty over the region.
Kash’s songs treaded dangerously close to sedition, however, as questioning India’s claim to the restive region is illegal. The country has sharply restricted freedom of expression regarding the issue in Kashmir, including some curbs to the media, dissent and religious practices.
Frequent questioning by police pushed Kash to a point where he almost stopped making music. Some colleagues have continue to record and perform but began incorporating coded language, or moved away from politics altogether.
“First it was a chokehold,” Kash said, “but now it is a pillow on your mouth.”
Tensions escalated in 2016 when Indian troops put down another massive public uprising, leading to a renewed militancy. Three years later, in 2019, New Delhi revoked the region’s partial autonomy amid a communications blackout and a harsh crackdown on the press and other forms of free expression.
The situation has since worsened with India’s aggressive counterinsurgency operations leading to an uptick in gunfights between rebels and Indian troops. Deadly attacks by rebels have also increased against Kashmiri police officials, Indian migrant workers and the region’s minority Hindus.
The crackdown that began in 2019 has persisted. Nevertheless, many artists stuck to the music and have been catapulted to fame, their songs widely shared on social media. “Conscious music” has flourished further as artists more recently began incorporating Urdu and Kashmiri lyrics.
On a recent afternoon, a cohort of young artists gathered at the home studio of composer Zeeshan Nabi in the suburbs of Srinagar, Kashmir’s main city. Filling the room with coils of cigarette smoke, they passionately debated the essence of metaphors and religious references in their work.
“What (religious symbolism) is doing is constantly knocking at the door, either in the form of a reminder or a memory from the past,” Nabi said.
He expressed optimism that the gag is temporary: “For how long can you hold the grip? The oppressor can oppress till about a certain time.”
“We are dreamers,” Arif Farooq, a hip-hop artist who uses the stage name Qafilah, said with a chuckle.
Qafilah’s music video “Faraar” — “the runaway” — begins with a shot of a concertina wire and him sitting in the courtyard of a shrine to Kashmir’s most revered Sufi saint, Mir Sayyid Ali Hamadani. It invokes the ancient Battle of Karbala, where the Prophet Muhammad’s grandson was martyred and which symbolizes the struggle against injustice and oppression.
“Our malady can only be cured by revolution, my friend. Every answer lies in Karbala, my friend,” Qafilah urges in the song.
Religious symbolism, Qafilah said, is a creative device to reflect Kashmir’s pain and also evade the state’s gaze.
“You want to steal, but you don’t want to be caught,” he said.
The symbolism of faith as subtext is hard to miss in this new form of music.
One recent video, “Inshallah” — “God willing” — has lyrics that evoke monotheism, the cornerstone of the Islamic faith. In it, singer Yawar Abdal imagines a Kashmir where people, blindfolded and with nooses around their necks, are liberated amid chants of “All shall be free.” The refrain “inshallah” is set against a booming chorus of morning prayers as chanted in mosques.
Another song — “Jhelum,” named for Kashmir’s main river — became an instant hit for contrasting the banality of daily life in Kashmir with the ongoing mourning for the dead. In online videos, users have since set the song to moving and still images of fallen fighters to memorialize them — it’s in part a way of resisting authorities’ policy since 2020 of burying suspected rebels in remote mountain graveyards, denying their families the opportunity to perform last rites.
“There’s this tension in the air that is shaping you in a certain manner,” said poet and singer Faheem Abdullah, the man behind “Jhelum.”
Poets and musicians receive state patronage in Kashmir, and government-sponsored musical events continue to be held regularly.
At least some Indian authorities take a dim view of the burgeoning movement of protest music, however; at one recent event, a top Indian military general lauded the region’s rich artistic heritage but deplored “the kind of rap songs which bring only sadness.”
On a recent evening, Javaid, the artist behind “Khuaftan Baange,” sat at the shore of Srinagar’s picturesque Dal Lake and belted out an elegy for his homeland. As the sun slipped behind the mountains and a drizzle began to fall, he ended by reciting the names of disappeared people. A distant relative was among the names.
“I reflect what I see,” Javaid said. “I see pain, agony and loss.”
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SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The San Jose Sharks’ three-month search for a general manager ended with a barrier-breaking hire as the team made longtime NHL forward Mike Grier the first Black GM in league history.
“It means a lot to me,” Grier said at his introductory news conference Tuesday. “It’s not something I take lightly. I realize there’s a responsibility that comes with the territory. But I’m up for it. How I carry myself and how this organization carries himself, I think we’ll do well and hopefully we’ll leave a footprint and open some doors for people to follow.”
Grier fills the spot that opened when Doug Wilson stepped away for health reasons on April 7. Wilson had taken a leave of absence in November with Joe Will serving in the interim role since then.
Team President Jonathan Becher said Grier emerged from a pool of dozens of candidates because of his experience as a player, scout, coach and executive over the last few decades and his commitment to building a winning culture in San Jose.
But he acknowledged the history-making nature of the hire as well.
“I hope you do serve as an inspiration to lots of people and that I hope you’re the first and certainly not the last,” Becher told Grier.
Grier spent three of his 14 seasons in the NHL with the Sharks from 2006-09. He retired in 2011 after playing 1,060 career games, and has spent time as a scout in Chicago, an assistant coach in New Jersey and most recently the hockey operations advisor for the New York Rangers, where he was given many of the responsibilities of an assistant general manager.
The hire comes less than a week after Will announced that head coach Bob Boughner and three of his assistants wouldn’t return next season. Will said he made the move two months after the season ended to give the new general manager a clean slate.
Grier has a tough task in San Jose in trying to rebuild a team that has missed the playoffs for three straight seasons for the first time in franchise history.
Grier will have to get to work quickly, dealing with the draft Thursday and Friday, the start of free agency next week and the need to hire a coaching staff and build up the front office.
Grier said the draft and free agency are the immediate priorities as well as trying to create more salary cap flexibility if possible before he turns to the coaching search.
“I just think that’s a challenge to try to get everything in order as quickly as possible, but still doing it the right way and being thorough,” he said. “It’s all a challenge but everything I’m looking forward to.”
Grier said he’s not interested in tearing the team down and doing a complete rebuild but acknowledged taking one step back to move forward may be necessary.
San Jose has many high-priced veterans on the roster and could look to either trade defensemen Brent Burns or Erik Karlsson or buy out defenseman Marc-Edouard Vlasic to create more flexibility.
“It’s definitely a balance,” Grier said. “I don’t want to get ahead of myself and be the kid in a candy store and be like ‘I can go get this. I can go get that.’ We’ve got to stay patient and stick with the vision that we believe in and not rush things. I think we’ll set a path and stay the course and not rush anything and get ahead of ourselves and end up digging a hole that we can’t get out of in the future.”
Grier comes from a family of successful sports executives. His brother, Chris, serves as general manager of the NFL’s Miami Dolphins, and his father, Bobby, served as a longtime coach and front office executive for the New England Patriots and Houston Texans.
Grier said he’s been preparing for this new role since he was about 10 years old in discussions he had with his brother and father.
“Growing up we talked about the challenges of building rosters and things like that at dinner,” he said. “I would want to talk football, they would want to talk hockey. I lean on them a lot. They get a different perspective because of the sports, but I definitely lean on them a lot and trust their input.”
The NHL has been stressing diversity with several women also getting opportunities in front office positions and on coaching staffs.
The Arizona Coyotes announced Tuesday that Kelsey Koelzer and Kori Cheverie will serve as coaches under head coach André Tourigny during the team’s development program next week.
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Inflation hits Costco food court with price increases on two items
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Inflation hits Costco food court with price increases on two items
Related video above: Is buying generic grocery store items really worth it?Don't worry Costco food court fans, the $1.50 hot dog with soda combo is still the same price.However, when Costco stores across the United States opened their doors following the Fourth of July holiday, some customers noticed prices for other food court items had increased. The warehouse retailer increased the price of their chicken bake by 33%, increasing the price from $2.99 to $3.99.The price for a refillable 20-ounce cup of soda also increased, from $.59 to $.69, photos from warehouses posted to social media showed. The price hike on the chicken bake, which includes chicken, cheese, bacon and Caesar dressing, comes as chicken prices have increased over 15% over the past year, with additional price increases possible according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The price for Costco's three-pound rotisserie chicken sold inside of the club has remained at $4.99, despite rising costs.According to NPR, Costco executive Bob Nelson took a moment during an earnings call in May to clear up a rumor that the chain was increasing the price of a food-court favorite."The price, when we introduced the hot dog-soda combo in the mid-'80s, was $1.50," he said. "The price today is $1.50, and we have no plans to increase the price at this time."
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Don't worry Costco food court fans, the $1.50 hot dog with soda combo is still the same price.
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However, when Costco stores across the United States opened their doors following the Fourth of July holiday, some customers noticed prices for other food court items had increased.
The warehouse retailer increased the price of their chicken bake by 33%, increasing the price from $2.99 to $3.99.
The price for a refillable 20-ounce cup of soda also increased, from $.59 to $.69, photos from warehouses posted to social media showed.
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The price hike on the chicken bake, which includes chicken, cheese, bacon and Caesar dressing, comes as chicken prices have increased over 15% over the past year, with additional price increases possible according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
The price for Costco's three-pound rotisserie chicken sold inside of the club has remained at $4.99, despite rising costs.
According to NPR, Costco executive Bob Nelson took a moment during an earnings call in May to clear up a rumor that the chain was increasing the price of a food-court favorite.
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"The price, when we introduced the hot dog-soda combo in the mid-'80s, was $1.50," he said. "The price today is $1.50, and we have no plans to increase the price at this time." | https://www.wisn.com/article/inflation-hits-costco-food-court-with-price-increases-on-two-items/40518972 | 2022-07-05T23:21:21Z | https://www.wisn.com/article/inflation-hits-costco-food-court-with-price-increases-on-two-items/40518972 | true |
WFO LUBBOCK Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Tuesday, July 5, 2022
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...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern Bailey
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HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
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Sudan and Bula.
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If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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Raleigh City Council adopted a new ordinance Tuesday afternoon at their meeting that would designate a social district centered around Fayetteville Street to allow just that. Visitors to downtown Raleigh bars and restaurants within the social district would be able to purchase an alcoholic beverage and leave the facility with their beverage to go elsewhere within the district's boundaries.
Council upheld the recommendation of the Economic Development and Innovation Committee to establish a Fayetteville Street Social District effective August 15. The days & hours of operation shall be 7 days a week from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.: https://t.co/tJpQAOMFMF. | #Raleigh #RalPol pic.twitter.com/HU1L39bIoB
— City of Raleigh (@RaleighGov) July 5, 2022
The proposal was in conjunction with the Downtown Raleigh Alliance as a "valuable tool to increase economic activity and the vibrancy of downtown Raleigh."
"It definitely could work if it's executed the right way," said Sir Walter Coffee employee Kelsey Holland. "There's a fine line between it working and being a complete chaos situation."
City staff have been directed to come up with management and maintenance plans for how the program would essentially operate.
"It has to have a lot of caution around it," added Holland, "because this is something -- you want people to be safe on the way home."
Holland feels the City should incentivize people to cooperate by the rules of the new ordinance with ride share discounts if they want a safe ride home.
"If we can get an Uber or a Lyft code maybe for the social districts," Holland asked. In her challenge to the Council, Holland asked, "Are we going to be held responsible if people decide to get in their car and drink and drive and get caught? What are the repercussions?"
Businesses are said to be working with the City and Downtown Raleigh Alliance to figure out how best this program to work that won't be a detriment to their bottom line.
"You don't want to lose business at your business because people are dinking somewhere else and coming to hang out and drink the drinks that they got somewhere else," said Holland.
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(WXIN/WTTV) – Subway has organized a massive sandwich giveaway to celebrate its new menu and ordering system.
The chain named 12 sandwiches to its new “Subway Series” as it looks to streamline its offerings.
Sandwiches will now be divided into one of four categories (Cheesesteaks, Italianos, Chicken and Clubs) with three sandwiches each. Subway said all 12 sandwiches are new to the menu, but some are effectively replacing current options. “The Boss,” for example, is a reworked Meatball Marinara.
Subway said it tested hundreds of recipes before selecting the final 12 sandwiches.
The point is to reduce wait times for customers. Subway customers typically get in line and watch as employees make their sandwiches and add items along the way in response to customer requests. The “Subway Series” offerings are meant to be enjoyed as-is with pre-determined ingredients.
Customers can still customize their sandwiches, the company noted.
“While guests are still able to order their go-to customized classic, Subway is encouraging fans across America to try the best sandwich they’ve never created,” according to a news release.
The chain is calling this the “most significant menu update” in its nearly 60 years.
The new menu includes a revamped ordering system in which guests will say a sandwich number or name and inform workers whether they want the six-inch or footlong version.
The “Subway Series” sandwiches and numbers are as follows:
Cheesesteaks: #1 The Philly, #2 The Outlaw, #3 The Monster
Italianos: #4 Supreme Meats, #5 Bella Mozza, #6 The Boss
Chicken: #7 The MexiCali, #8 The Great Garlic, #9 The Champ
Clubs: #10 All-American Club, #11 Subway Club, #12 Turkey Cali Club
Subway customers will have the chance to sample a free sandwich on July 12. The company will give away up to 1 million six-inch subs between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. at participating locations.
Customers can pick from one of the 12 Subway Series sandwiches.
The menu shakeup comes a year after Subway decided to revamp the menu as party of the “Eat Fresh Refresh” campaign. The company has also endured waves of publicity centered on legal attempts to prove that Subway’s tuna sandwich is actually devoid of tuna. | https://www.localsyr.com/news/national/subway-giving-away-free-subs-to-celebrate-new-menu-ordering-style/ | 2022-07-05T23:25:35Z | https://www.localsyr.com/news/national/subway-giving-away-free-subs-to-celebrate-new-menu-ordering-style/ | false |
As more infectious COVID-19 variants become dominant in the U.S., there are renewed signs that COVID-19 cases may be back on the rise across parts of the country.
The national resurgence comes as the number of children testing positive for the virus also sees an increase again.
New infections among children had been on the decline since May, however, for the first time in nearly two months, there has been an uptick in the weekly total of pediatric COVID-19 cases.
Last week, nearly 76,000 children tested positive for the virus, up from the 63,000 pediatric cases reported the week prior, according to a new report from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Children's Hospital Association.
Overall, totals remain significantly lower than during other parts of the pandemic. However, the organizations said that child cases are still "far higher" than one year ago, when just 12,100 cases were reported.
Many Americans, who are taking at-home tests, are also not submitting their results, and thus, experts said daily case totals are likely significantly higher than the numbers that are officially reported.
Approximately 13.8 million children have tested positive for the virus, since the onset of the pandemic. Approximately 5.9 million reported cases have been added so far this year. Children represent about a fifth of all reported cases on record.
COVID-19 related hospitalizations among children are also on the rise, with admission levels also reaching their highest point since February, federal data shows.
Late last month, all children, six months and older, became eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine — a welcome development in the fight against the pandemic that many parents had been eagerly awaiting.
Although it is still unknown how many children between the ages of six months and four years old have been vaccinated, data shows that the vaccine rollout in older children continues to lag.
Over 25 million children, over the age of five, who have been eligible for a shot since November, are still unvaccinated.
"It is critical that we protect our children and teens from the complications of severe COVID-19 disease," Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said in a statement last month. "Vaccinating this age group can provide greater confidence to families that their children and adolescents participating in childcare, school, and other activities will have less risk for serious COVID-19 illness."
Despite continued encouragement from scientists and federal health officials, overall, less than half of children ages 5 to 17 — about 44.4% that age group — have been fully vaccinated.
An even small proportion — 38.6% — of children over 5, who are eligible for a booster, have received their supplemental shot.
The American Academy of Pediatrics and the Children's Hospital Association noted in their report that there is an "urgent" need to collect more age-specific data to assess the severity of illness related to new variants as well as potential longer-term effects.
"It is important to recognize there are immediate effects of the pandemic on children's health, but importantly we need to identify and address the long-lasting impacts on the physical, mental, and social well-being of this generation of children and youth," the organizations said. | https://abcnews.go.com/Health/pediatric-covid-19-cases-back-rise-time/story?id=86259070 | 2022-07-05T23:25:37Z | https://abcnews.go.com/Health/pediatric-covid-19-cases-back-rise-time/story?id=86259070 | false |
Nadia Bartel says her new 'everyday handbag' isn't 'too expensive'... but wait until you see the price tag
Nadia Bartel has raised eyebrows with her latest attempt at trying to look relatable.
The former AFL WAG, who is known to adorn herself with thousands of dollars' worth of designer fashion, announced on Tuesday she had finally found an 'everyday handbag' that won't break the bank.
The 37-year-old posted a photo on Instagram of herself posing for a mirror selfie with her new tote, which was handcrafted by a Melbourne designer.
Nadia Bartel raised eyebrows on Tuesday when she told fans her new 'everyday handbag' that costs $800 isn't 'too expensive'
'It's hard to find something good quality... I like my everyday bag to feel soft and comfy, still look good but not too crazy exy [expensive], as let's be honest all the kids' stuff gets thrown in here,' she wrote.
A quick glance at the bag's $800 price tag, however, suggests Nadia's idea of 'affordable' may not align with that of the general public.
Nadia's post comes just months after she threw her support behind Kim Kardashian's now-infamous business advice for women, which critics labelled tone-deaf and privileged.
'It's hard to find something good quality... I like my everyday bag to feel soft and comfy, still look good but not too crazy exy [expensive], as let's be honest all the kids' stuff gets thrown in here,' she wrote. Nadia also shared a video of herself modelling the bag (pictured)
A quick glance at the bag's $800 price tag, however, suggests Nadia's idea of 'affordable' may not align with that of the general public
The billionaire reality star had Twitter fired up in March over comments she made in her family's Variety profile urging women to 'get your f**king a** up and work', and complaining about how 'nobody' is willing to work anymore.
Nadia - who was born into a well-off Melbourne family, married then divorced a rich footballer, and now runs her own successful fashion label Henne - didn't find the advice at all problematic, and instead advocated for Kim's flawed work philosophy.
She posted a screenshot on Instagram Stories of Kim's quotes alongside the caption: 'She is bang on here.'
Nadia's (left) post comes months after she threw her support behind Kim Kardashian's (right) now-infamous business advice for women, which critics labelled tone-deaf and privileged
Nadia posted a screenshot on Instagram Stories of Kim's divisive quotes to Variety, highlighting the sections, 'I have the best advice for women in business: "Get your f**king a** up and work,"' and, 'We focus on the positive. We work our asses off'
It's unclear whether Nadia was aware of the outrage surrounding Kim's remarks when she endorsed them.
In June, Nadia defiantly told the The Sydney Morning Herald that while she 'can't change' people's opinions of her, she would love for people to see 'how hard' she works.
'Over time I would love for people to see how hard I work, but I'm not going to tell them what to think,' she insisted.
Nadia - who was born into a well-off Melbourne family, married then divorced a rich footballer, and now runs her own successful fashion label Henne - didn't find the advice at all problematic, and instead advocated for Kim's flawed work philosophy. (Pictured with her ex-husband, former Geelong player Jimmy Bartel, at the 2014 Brownlow Medal in Melbourne)
In June, Nadia defiantly told the The Sydney Morning Herald that while she 'can't change' people's opinions of her, she would love for people to see 'how hard' she works
She continued: 'You can't change other people's opinions. Your friends and family know who you are.'
Nadia's interview came months after her white powder scandal in September 2021.
She had been filmed snorting a line off a cheap K-mart plate during one of Melbourne's six Covid lockdowns.
In September 2021, Nadia was filmed snorting a line off a cheap K-mart plate during one of Melbourne's six Covid lockdowns
Damning footage from the gathering was posted online by mistake by her friend and business partner Ellie Pearson.
Nadia issued an apology on Instagram just 24 hours after the video leaked.
'Hi everyone, I have let you all down by my actions. I take full responsibility and I am committed to taking all necessary steps to ensure I make better choices in [the] future,' she wrote.
The ex-wife of Geelong great Jimmy Bartel and three other women were each fined $5,452 for breaking lockdown rules.
Nadia issued an apology on Instagram just 24 hours after the video leaked | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-10985447/Nadia-Bartel-says-new-handbag-isnt-expensive-wait-price.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-07-05T23:30:47Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-10985447/Nadia-Bartel-says-new-handbag-isnt-expensive-wait-price.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | false |
Jackson City Council considers changes to salaries, elects Vice Mayor
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson City Council met and passed a motion on the consideration of salary compensation.
Jackson Mayor Scott Conger says the city recommended basing their salaries on the market analysis on 12 other municipalities and counties. The city is seeking a process to get to the market rate, which is between five and seven years of experience.
“Now we have a progression plan beyond 18 months that allows performance reviews, it allows for that and so it gives a plan for employees something to look forward to, something to work toward,” said Mayor Conger.
Currently, the overall average of city employment salaries are 7% below the job market rates.
The study categorized the jobs and created a much more detailed process as the city hires and pays their employees. The study suggests a 3% general increase for all eligible employees, and adjusts salaries to steps. The money used to pay these salaries was allocated in the city’s budget they passed last month.
The council also passed on first reading an ordinance to rezone property located at Epperson Drive, from RS District to RS1 District, comprising 18.5 acres, more or less.
“This was strictly rezoning,” Conger said. “This was not a subdivision plat design. This was not laying out how the subdivision is going to be designed and how it was going to be laid out. It wasn’t approved for that, it was just approval. Just for RS to RS1, just reducing the lot sizes.”
However, many homeowners near the subdivision are concerned with there only being on entrance. A second entrance into the subdivision on Old Humboldt Road has not been agreed upon because of a blue line stream.
Councilwoman Marda Wallace says she envisions a compromise where the developers and home owners can both be happy and make compromises.
“What they are proposing to do is going into North Pointe and driving through the subdivision around through comps around through the subdivision, then into this area,” Wallace said. “Wouldn’t it be more advantageous to these home owners, to all of the people in this neighborhood, when you think about a fire or ambulance coming in from this neighborhood down here and winding around and winding around. I wouldn’t want to be the home here.”
The residents who have concerns will still be able to make their voices heard.
“Those residents who had the concern about the other outlet, we have opportunity at the planning commission to have their voice heard,” Mayor Conger said. “If and whenever that plan comes into the planning commission for the subdivision design, so they’ll have another opportunity for the body that actually makes that decision.”
Also, Councilwoman Marda Wallace was elected Vice Mayor. She says she is up for the challenge and is looking forward to the coming year.
“I really want to keep us on target with our stormwater,” Wallace said. “I think that is so important for our city. We have so many people that have sinkholes, our roads, if we don’t take care of our infrastructure, we can talk about Blue Oval City all we want, but until we take care of the means to get people to where they’re working, that’s what our main concern should be.”
During the meeting, Mayor Conger also proclaimed July 5 as “Meghan Roeder Day” in honor of the gold-winning Special Olympics athlete.
For more news in the Jackson area, click here. | https://www.wbbjtv.com/2022/07/05/jackson-city-council-considers-changes-to-salaries-elects-vice-mayor/ | 2022-07-05T23:30:50Z | https://www.wbbjtv.com/2022/07/05/jackson-city-council-considers-changes-to-salaries-elects-vice-mayor/ | true |
Parents of boy, 2, found alone at parade shooting among dead
(AP) - Aiden McCarthy’s photo was shared across Chicago-area social media groups in the hours after the July 4 parade shooting in Highland Park, accompanied by pleas to help identify the 2-year-old who had been found at the scene bloodied and alone and to reunite him with his family.
On Tuesday, friends and authorities confirmed that the boy’s parents, Kevin McCarthy, 37, and Irina McCarthy, 35, were among seven people killed in the tragedy.
“At two years old, Aiden is left in the unthinkable position; to grow up without his parents,” wrote Irina Colon on a GoFundMe account she created for the family and Aiden, who was reunited with his grandparents Monday evening.
Friends of the McCarthys said Irina’s parents would care for the boy going forward.
Four of other others who were killed were identified Tuesday as Katherine Goldstein, 64; Jacquelyn Sundheim, 63; Stephen Straus, 88; and Nicolas Toledo-Zaragoza, 78. Every victim was from Highland Park except for Toledo-Zaragoza, who was visiting family in the city from Morelos, Mexico.
Officials haven’t yet identified the seventh victim.
Portraits of some of those who died began to emerge Tuesday as investigators continued to search for evidence in the shooting that killed at least seven and wounded 30.
Irina McCarthy’s childhood friend, Angela Vella, described McCarthy as fun, personable and “somewhat of a tomboy” who still liked to dress up nicely.
“She definitely had her own style, which I always admired,” Vella said in a short interview.
Straus, a Chicago financial adviser, was one of the first observers at the parade and attended it every year, his grandchildren said.
Brothers Maxwell and Tobias Straus described their grandfather as a kind and active man who loved walking, biking and attending community events.
“The way he lived life, you’d think he was still middle-aged,” Maxwell Straus said in an interview.
The two brothers recalled Sunday night dinners with their grandparents as a favorite tradition. They said they ate with him the night before he was killed.
“America’s gun culture is killing grandparents,” said Maxwell Straus. “It’s very just terrible.”
Sundheim, meanwhile, was regaled as a lifelong congregant and “beloved” staff member at North Shore Congregation Israel, where she had worked for decades, the Reform synagogue said on its website. Sundheim taught at the synagogue’s preschool and coordinated events including bar and bat mitzvah ceremonies.
“Jacki’s work, kindness and warmth touched us all,” synagogue leaders wrote in a message on their website. “There are no words sufficient to express the depth of our grief for Jacki’s death and sympathy for her family and loved ones.”
Toledo-Zaragoza was killed on what his 23-year-old granddaughter, Xochil Toledo, said was supposed to be a “fun family day” that “turned into a horrific nightmare for us all.”
On a GoFundMe page to raise money for Toledo’s funeral expenses, Xochil Toledo said her grandfather was a “loving man, creative, adventurous and funny.”
“As a family we are broken, numb,” she said.
Toledo-Zaragoza had come to Illinois to visit his family about two months ago, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. His family wanted him to stay permanently because of injuries he had suffered after being hit by a car a couple years ago during an earlier visit to Highland Park. The newspaper reported that he was hit by three bullets Monday and died at the scene.
He wasn’t sure he wanted to attend the parade because of the large crowds and his limited mobility, which required him to use a walker, but Xochil Toledo said the family didn’t want to leave him alone.
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Schulte reported from Omaha, Nebraska. Savage reported from Chicago. Venhuizen reported from Madison, Wisconsin.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | https://www.kmvt.com/2022/07/05/parents-boy-2-found-alone-parade-shooting-among-dead/ | 2022-07-05T23:32:11Z | https://www.kmvt.com/2022/07/05/parents-boy-2-found-alone-parade-shooting-among-dead/ | false |
On July 5, 2022, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, known as CERN, restarted its machine known as a particle accelerator. The machine was restarted today after a three-year upgrade and maintenance hiatus, and will run for the next four years. The news prompted conspiracy theories to spread online, with people speculating what might happen after the machine was turned on.
Some people said turning the accelerator on would cause the Mandela effect, or the creation of false memories. Others said it could open a portal to another dimension or a black hole.
VERIFY audience member Wilson emailed to ask if CERN could open a black hole, which is an object in space so dense that light cannot escape it.
THE QUESTION
Can CERN’s particle accelerator open a cosmic black hole?
THE SOURCES
- CERN
- The U.S. Department of Energy
- NASA
- Dejan Stojkovic, PhD, a physics professor with the University of Buffalo
THE ANSWER
No, CERN’s particle accelerator can’t create a cosmic black hole. The machine also won’t cause a shift in time or space. The machine is being used by researchers to analyze how particles work in the universe.
WHAT WE FOUND
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, a particle accelerator is a machine that speeds up the smallest known particles, such as electrons or protons, to very high energies.
CERN, located in Switzerland, is the world’s largest physics laboratory, and CERN’s Large Hadron Collider (LHC) is one of the largest particle accelerators in the world. Inside the accelerator, two high-energy particle beams travel close to the speed of light before they are forced to collide. The beams collide in four different locations, where particle detectors are located.
CERN says the process shows scientists how the particles interact, and “provides insights into the fundamental laws of nature.” The U.S. Department of Energy has information on how particle accelerators work, and how the technology has influenced the fields of basic science, medicine, consumer products and national security.
On July 5, three never-before-seen particles were identified by scientists. And contrary to viral theories, a portal to a new dimension wasn’t discovered, nor was a black hole opened. According to NASA, a cosmic black hole's gravity is so powerful that it will be able to pull in nearby material and "eat" it.
“For black holes, distant observers will only see regions outside the event horizon, but individual observers falling into the black hole would experience quite another ‘reality.’ If you got into the event horizon, your perception of space and time would entirely change. At the same time, the immense gravity of the black hole would compress you horizontally and stretch you vertically like a noodle, which is why scientists call this phenomenon (no joke) ‘spaghettification,’” NASA says.
There is no evidence any of that happened on July 5 after the LHC was restarted.
Dejan Stojkovic, a physics professor with the University of Buffalo, told VERIFY in an email that current technologies aren’t capable of creating a cosmic black hole. Black holes form in space when certain stars, much larger than the sun, collapse on themselves at the end of their lives.
“To create a black hole with our current technology, in the context of our standard theories of gravity … We need an accelerator as big as the whole universe. So we should either improve our technology drastically, or we should build a bigger accelerator,” Stojkovic said.
Some theories suggest the particle accelerator could form “quantum” black holes, but those would be microscopic, CERN’s website says.
A quantum black hole is different from a cosmic black hole. Instead of being created by the collapse of stars, quantum black holes could be created when protons collide.
“[Black holes] concentrate a very large amount of matter in a very small space. They are so dense that the gravity they exert is such that not even light can travel out of them,” CERN says. “Speculations about black holes at the LHC refer to particles produced in the collisions of pairs of protons. These are microscopic - or quantum - black holes. Scientists are not at all sure that quantum black holes exist.”
If the LHC were to create a black hole, it could confirm theories that the universe is capable of hosting other dimensions, CERN says. VERIFY asked CERN about the conspiracy theories surrounding their July 5 event. In an email, CERN said the theories are false and they hope people will instead focus on actual scientific research.
“CERN’s research captures the imagination of lots of people, which is why CERN has been featured in a lot of science fiction books / even movies, around the world. These imaginative works, inspired by our scientific research, are works of fiction generated to capture the reader or viewer's sense of wonder and should not be confused with the actual scientific research,” CERN told VERIFY. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/verify/science-verify/cern-particle-accelerator-black-hole/536-88285f3a-3a2e-46f4-8cfb-f43ef299408d | 2022-07-05T23:35:19Z | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/verify/science-verify/cern-particle-accelerator-black-hole/536-88285f3a-3a2e-46f4-8cfb-f43ef299408d | false |
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Stock indexes on Wall Street ended with meager gains Tuesday, as a late-afternoon rally led by technology companies stemmed the market’s losses after an early slump.
The S&P eked out a gain of 0.2% after having been down 2.2% earlier in the day. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 0.4%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq composite closed 1.7% higher.
The weak opening, which followed a long weekend for the Independence Day holiday, came about as the price of U.S. crude oil fell sharply, eventually settling below $100 a barrel for the first time since early May. Bond yields also fell, a sign traders were seeking less risky assets.
Energy, industrial, health care and most of the 11 sectors in the S&P 500 ended in the red, despite the late-day rally in technology stocks, communication firms and retailers and other companies that rely on direct consumer spending.
The volatility reflects growing worries among investors that the economy is slowing under the weight of surging inflation and sharply higher interest rates, pressures that could tip the economy into a recession.
“The market is really taking the growth slowdown as the primary driver today,” said Paul Kim, CEO of Simplified Asset Management. “So you’re seeing a modest sell-off in risk assets, but a significant sell-off in oil, energy, commodities tied to growth, as well as a a modest drop in yields.”
The S&P 500 rose 6.06 points to 3,831.39. The Nasdaq rose 194.39 points to 3,831.39. The Dow Jones Industrial Average remained in the red, losing 129.44 points to 30,967.82.
Small-company stocks also bounced back after a downbeat start. The Russell 2000 rose 13.57 points, or 0.8%, to 1,741.33.
European markets fell broadly.
Stocks remain in a slump that pulled the S&P 500 into a bear market last month, meaning an extended decline of 20% or more from a recent peak. The market’s performance in the first half of 2022 was the worst since the first six months of 1970.
Inflation has been squeezing businesses and consumers throughout the year, but tightened its grip after Russia invaded Ukraine in February. The invasion sent oil prices higher globally and sent gasoline prices in the U.S. to record highs. That prompted a pullback in spending from consumers struggling with higher prices on everything from food to clothing.
Lockdowns in China from rising COVID-19 cases have also made supply chain problems worse.
Central banks have been raising interest rates in an attempt to temper inflation. The Federal Reserve has been aggressive in its shift from historically low interest rates at the height of the pandemic to unusually big rate increases. But, that has raised concerns that the central bank could go too far in raising rates and hitting the brakes too hard on economic growth, which could bring on a recession.
Wall Street has been closely watching the latest economic updates for more clues on how inflation is impacting the economy and whether that could shift the Fed’s position on rate hikes. Wall Street will get a closer look at the employment market on Friday when the the government releases employment data for June.
Investors are also looking ahead to the next round of corporate earnings for a clearer picture of inflation’s impact. Several big companies recently warned that their financial results are being squeezed by inflation, including spice and seasonings maker McCormick.
Technology and communication stocks staged a turnaround and ended higher Tuesday. Apple rose 1.9% and Facebook parent Meta climbed 5.1%. Home Depot rose 1.7%, one of several big retailers that gained ground.
Energy companies had some of the biggest losses as the price of U.S. crude oil slumped 8.2% to $99.50 a barrel. That’s the lowest price since May 10, when it settled at $96.87 a barrel. Exxon Mobil fell 3.1% and Hess dropped 6.8%.
Banks fell along with bond yields. The yield on the 10-year Treasury, which helps set mortgage rates, fell to 2.82% from 2.90% late Friday. Bank of America dropped 1%. | https://www.fox16.com/news/business/asia-shares-rise-on-optimism-about-easing-covid-restrictions-2/ | 2022-07-05T23:36:47Z | https://www.fox16.com/news/business/asia-shares-rise-on-optimism-about-easing-covid-restrictions-2/ | true |
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – COVID-19 case data from the Arkansas Department of Health released Tuesday shows that hospitalizations have taken a jump following the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
The ADH data showed the current number of COVID-19 patients in hospitals around the state is 273, up 24 from the previous day. The number of patients in ICU care went down by one to 53, while the number of patients on ventilators due to COVID-19 also dropped by one and now stands at 11.
Health officials reported the number of active cases decreased by 703 to 11,589. The data showed 302 new cases reported, driving the total number of cases reported during the pandemic to 869,072.
There were no additional deaths attributed to COVID-19 in the Tuesday data, keeping the total number to 11,589 since the beginning of the pandemic.
Vaccination efforts saw 67 doses administered in the past day, while the number of Arkansans with full immunity from the virus climbed to 1,622,144. Another 285,971 state residents have partial immunity. | https://www.fox16.com/news/coronavirus/covid-19-in-arkansas-hospitalizations-see-jump-after-holiday-weekend/ | 2022-07-05T23:37:41Z | https://www.fox16.com/news/coronavirus/covid-19-in-arkansas-hospitalizations-see-jump-after-holiday-weekend/ | false |
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WRIC) — The Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation is investigating a shooting on Interstate 464 that occurred on Monday, July 4.
State police said officers were called to the interstate near Freeman Avenue and Poindexter Street in the city of Chesapeake just before 11 p.m. for the report of a shooting.
The police investigation has revealed that the victims were traveling north on I-464 when an unknown individual shot out the rear passenger window, striking and injuring the front seat passenger.
The victims were driving a silver-colored Dodge Ram truck.
Virginia State Police is asking the public for any witnesses who may have been driving in the area around the time of the shooting who may have possible information on the incident to contact the organization at 757-424-6800. | https://www.wric.com/news/virginia-news/virginia-fourth-of-july-interstate-shooting-criminal-investigation-underway/ | 2022-07-05T23:37:52Z | https://www.wric.com/news/virginia-news/virginia-fourth-of-july-interstate-shooting-criminal-investigation-underway/ | true |
President Biden took the stage at an Independence Day barbecue just a few hours after the latest horrific shooting to upend an American city — but at his first opportunity to address the nation in person about the Highland Park killings, he did so only obliquely.
It was not until about two hours later, after singer Andy Grammer finished an acoustic version of “Give Love,” that the president returned to the stage and attempted to respond to the tragedy more fulsomely, calling for a moment of silence and decrying the spate of mass shootings. “We’ve got a lot more work to do,” Biden said. “We’ve got to get this under control.”
In contrast, J.B. Pritzker, Illinois’ Democratic governor, delivered a fiery response that took direct aim at those blocking gun control legislation. “If you are angry today, I’m here to tell you to be angry,” he said, seething while Biden was consoling. “I’m furious. I’m furious that yet more innocent lives were taken by gun violence.”
In the view of many distraught Democrats, the country is facing a full-blown crisis on a range of fronts, and Biden seems unable or unwilling to respond with appropriate force. Democracy is under direct attack, they say, as Republicans change election rules and the Supreme Court rapidly rewrites American law. Shooting sprees are routine, abortion rights have ended and Democrats could suffer big losses in the next election.
Biden’s response is often a mix of scolding Republicans, urging Americans to vote Democratic and voicing broad optimism about the country. For some Democrats, that risks a dangerous failure to meet the moment.
“There is a leadership vacuum right now, and he’s not filling it,” said Adam Jentleson, a Democratic consultant and former top adviser to then-Senate Majority Leader Harry M. Reid of Nevada. “I sympathize with the argument that there’s very little they can do legislatively. But in moments of crisis, the president is called upon to be a leader. And when people are feeling scared and angry and outraged, they look to him for that, and they’re not getting much.”
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Biden decided on his own that he wanted to return to the stage on Independence Day to deliver fuller remarks, and that his later comments were not a recognition that his first ones had fallen short of the moment. “There have been many times the president has spoken forcefully, urgently, about a moment that currently exists in our country, which is a gun violence epidemic,” Jean-Pierre said. “To say that this president has not shown urgency, it’s just false.”
But as the Democratic rank-and-file’s thirst for a more combative attitude becomes increasingly evident, other party leaders are beginning to showcase an alternative tone, one that goes far more sharply at Republican attitudes and tactics. Pritzker mocked the notion that “you have a constitutional right to an assault weapon with a high-capacity magazine,” and California Gov. Gavin Newsom has been displaying a notably pugnacious spirit.
On July Fourth, Newsom took the unusual step of airing an ad in Florida, where Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is widely seen as a potential 2024 presidential candidate and has been implementing deeply conservative policies. DeSantis has rapidly become a detested figure among liberals, and Newsom sought to take him on in conservative terms, casting him as an enemy of liberty.
“Freedom? It’s under attack in your state,” Newsom said in the ad, addressing Florida residents and citing book bans, voting restrictions and laws on classroom instruction. “I urge all of you living in Florida to join the fight. Or join us in California — where we still believe in freedom. Freedom of speech, freedom to choose, freedom from hate and the freedom to love. Don’t let them take your freedom.”
In case anyone missed the point, Ian Calderon, the Democratic former majority leader of the California State Assembly, tweeted, “Governor @GavinNewsom is the only Dem that seems to understand that democrats everywhere want their leaders to push back with a strong message and to stop letting the GOP control the narrative. Republicans are loud and it’s time for Democrats to get louder.”
Biden has never been his party’s most vociferous or combative voice, and throughout the 2020 presidential campaign, he often faced criticism from within his party that he was too amenable to Republicans — too conciliatory a politician and too genial a person — to capture the fighting mood of a party ready to take on then-President Donald Trump.
White House officials argue that the fact that Biden won both the primary and the general election underscores the benefits of trusting the president’s political instincts. They have long taken pride in not getting swayed by the conversations that dominate on Twitter, particularly from the left.
Biden’s supporters say he is just as outraged as Pritzker and others after the recent shootings in Highland Park, Ill., Buffalo and Uvalde, Tex., noting that he helped enact the first significant, if modest, gun-control measure in decades. They also say he has lobbed the exact same criticisms at DeSantis as those cited by Newsom in his ad.
Biden has, if anything, been criticized at times for going too far in his tone, his aides note, as when he compared modern-day Republicans to 1960s-era segregationists, incurring the wrath of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and others, including some in his own party.
An administration official said that while Democrats have long expressed private alarm at Biden’s perceived missteps, the Supreme Court abortion decision seemed to represent a turning point. Speaking on the condition of anonymity to deliver a candid assessment, the official said it catalyzed three key frustrations — the high stakes; Biden’s inability to do much unilaterally to fight the decision; and concern that the White House would let the moment pass without using it to galvanize fellow Democrats.
On Thursday, Biden called for overturning the filibuster to help codify Roe v. Wade, the 1973 Supreme Court ruling that legalized abortion nationwide, into law. But despite knowing for weeks that the court decision probably was coming, the move followed a familiar pattern, with Biden taking nearly a week to suggest changing the filibuster rule when Democrats wanted more urgency.
Beyond that, some local and state-level Democratic leaders worry that Biden’s tone does not reflect the deep alarm that many Americans are feeling over inflation and rising gas prices.
“We need more done from the top of the Democratic leadership — which is the president — in terms of promoting the Democratic issues,” said Sam Baydoun, a county commissioner in Wayne County, Mich., adding, “He has to be more forceful in defending the Democratic Party and what the Democratic Party stands for.”
Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.) said she is worried that the party is not ready for some of the attacks coming its way. Even before the Republican primary in her state, a GOP candidate has sent out mailers attacking Dingell as a “Pelosi robot” who embraces a laundry list of liberal priorities.
“I don’t have a primary, and I’m considered the ‘safe’ Democrat in Michigan,” Dingell said. “I don’t think anybody is safe. And the mailer is misleading and lies, but as Democrats we have to figure out how we’re going to forcefully push back on these mistruths and be strong about it.”
Biden’s supporters say his decency and calm do not equate to haplessness.
“What I will tell Democrats and Republicans is don’t confuse kindness for weakness, or him having manners for weakness,” said Cedric L. Richmond, a former senior White House aide who is now a top official at the Democratic National Committee. “People made that mistake during the primary. We stayed the course, we stayed focused and we won.
“If they’re just looking for a president who is going to name-call, that’s not him,” Richmond added. “He will show and draw sharp comparisons, and I think you’ll see it more as we get closer for people to make a choice.”
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.), who was national co-chairman of Bernie Sanders’s 2020 presidential campaign and has not been afraid to criticize some of Biden’s policy decisions, said he worried that the critiques of the president from within the party are getting too pointed and could be counterproductive.
“He didn’t get there by accident. He’s the president of the United States, he’s the leader of our party. He defeated Donald Trump,” Khanna said. “He’s owed a degree of respect, and I say that as someone to his left. There’s a tone in which to challenge the administration and offer new ideas, and that tone ought to be one of good faith to help the president, not throwing darts to weaken him when he’s the leader of our party.”
But some in the party are upset that the White House did not have a more forceful, proactive plan in place when the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) has called on Biden to expand the Supreme Court, a move he has reaffirmed he will not consider. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) has been among those calling on him to open federal lands to abortion clinics, a decision the White House has rejected, saying it could jeopardize the safety of women who travel to the clinics.
Biden has dismissed other ideas by saying they would be struck down in court or would never pass Congress. His critics say he should be pushing on all fronts, not second-guessing actions before attempting them.
“What the president and the Democratic Party needs to come to terms with is that this is not just a crisis of Roe, this is a crisis of our democracy,” Ocasio-Cortez said recently NBC’s “Meet the Press.” “This is a crisis of legitimacy, and President Biden must address that.”
The congresswoman, a leader of the party’s liberal wing, has also said she is not ready to endorse Biden in a 2024 presidential primary. Pritzker, too, has raised the possibility that Biden might face a primary challenge.
“That’s not something I’m encouraging, but it’s certainly possible,” he told NBC News last week. “We’ve seen it in the past.”
The Illinois governor also raised eyebrows recently with a trip to New Hampshire, a vital state for any presidential aspirant, where he was the keynote speaker at the annual convention for the New Hampshire Democratic Party.
Richmond said that some of the liberals’ calls for action are flashy but unrealistic, and that Biden faces hard long-term choices while others are chasing short-term relevance.
“Here’s the bottom line: My family, certainly Pritzker’s family, Newsom’s family and the president’s family — they’re going to be okay,” Richmond said. “But there are millions of people, if the election doesn’t go in the right direction, that are not going to be okay. We don’t have the luxury of following impulse. This is life-or-death for so many communities.” | https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2022/07/05/biden-democrats-newsom-pritzker/ | 2022-07-05T23:39:19Z | https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2022/07/05/biden-democrats-newsom-pritzker/ | true |
Spirit wins takeoff and landing rights at key Newark airport
WASHINGTON (AP) - Spirit Airlines will get valuable takeoff and landing times that Southwest Airlines is abandoning at busy Newark-Liberty International Airport near New York City.
The U.S. Transportation Department said Tuesday that Spirit "is most likely to provide the lowest fares to the most consumers" at the airport in Newark, New Jersey.
JetBlue Airways - which is locked in a bidding war with Frontier Airlines to buy Spirit - also tried to get the 16 available slots, and Alaska Airlines applied for four of them.
Southwest acquired the takeoff and landing rights at the congested airport in 2010, after the Justice Department required United Airlines to give them as a condition of buying Continental Airlines. United is still the dominant airline at Newark. Southwest dropped Newark in 2019 to consolidate its area service at New York's LaGuardia Airport.
Federal officials limit takeoff and landing rights at big airports in New York and Washington in an attempt to avoid gridlock.
The Transportation Department said that because of concern about canceled and delayed flights, it will require Spirit to report more than the usual amount of information about any disruptions at Newark.
FILE - A Spirit Airlines jet approaches Philadelphia International Airport in Philadelphia, Feb. 24, 2021. Spirit Airlines is getting a chance to expand at Newark-Liberty International Airport, which is close to New York City. The U.S. Transportation Department announced Tuesday, July 5, 2022, that it will award Spirit rights to 16 takeoff and landing rights at Newark. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File) | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-10985721/Spirit-wins-takeoff-landing-rights-key-Newark-airport.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-07-05T23:40:24Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-10985721/Spirit-wins-takeoff-landing-rights-key-Newark-airport.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | true |
Alpha Charlie Grill in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - What you’re about to see is no fly-over restaurant. Alpha Charlie Grill is Birmingham’s newest breakfast and lunch destination.
“You can feel the building shake when a big jet flies by,” Marketing Director of Alpha Charlie, Daniel Harp, said.
Alpha Charlie Grill takes you aboard an airplane without ever taking off.
“If you look above us that’s the roof of a plane, pretty cool, you can see the lights and exit stuff,” Harp said.
The restaurant on East Lake Blvd. sits just off Birmingham-Shuttlesworth Airport’s runway with the vision of taking your sights to the sky.
While eating a sandwich, check out your tables, not to clean them off, but to look at the metal frames made out of a jet.
In fact, Harp said Alpha Charlie features plenty of plane parts, even in the bathroom.
The main attraction is the body of the airplane where you can open the emergency exit for fun. Which little Wyatt checked out after watching airplanes while eating his lunch.
“I like when they take off,” Wyatt said.
Consider Wyatt an aviation expert. After all, he has been on a plane before.
“I actually have when I was a baby,” Wyatt said.
Harp said while the restaurant is extremely kid-friendly, the tables are normally filled with members of the military.
“Considering we’re 100 feet away from where they work,” Harp said.
The restaurant caters to the military, literally, on the weekends.
“It’s really cool to be able to give back to the people who give you your freedom,” Harp said.
With the main mission being to provide for others, Harp said Alpha Charlie wants to be hungry customers’ final destination for years to come.
“It’s been incredible,” Harp said.
Alpha Charlie Grill is open weekdays from 6:30 am till 2:00 in the afternoon.
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Italy was enduring a prolonged heat wave before a massive piece of Alpine glacier broke off and killed hikers on Sunday and experts say climate change will make those hot, destabilizing conditions more common.
Seven hikers died and several others are unaccounted for after large chunks of ice and rock from the Marmolada glacier sped down the mountain in an avalanche. Higher temperatures coupled with below-average winter snowfall were among the factors that may have triggered the event, experts said.
The exact role of climate change in specific events is complicated and large portions of ice can break off Alpine glaciers naturally. But climate change is fueling hotter temperatures that can lead to more ice and snow melt, said Brian Menounos, a professor at the University of Northern British Columbia who researches climate change and glaciers.
“Glaciers are directly responding to a warmer climate, a warmer planet,” said Menounos. “They can respond to long-term changes, but they can also respond to these extreme events," like heat waves.
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The Marmolada glacier is in the Dolomite mountains, a range of steep, dramatic peaks in northeast Italy. The region is already being altered by climate change. Between the late 19th and early 21st century, temperatures in the Alps have increased twice as quickly as the global average, according to Copernicus, the European climate modeling group. The U.N. has identified the Mediterranean basin that includes Italy as a climate change hot spot prone to heat waves. Glaciers are in retreat throughout Italy, the Alps and across the world.
The government's National Research Council said the Marmolada glacier has been shrinking for decades and may vanish in 25 to 30 years.
Before the avalanche, daytime temperatures at the glacier’s altitude were around 50F (10C) when they normally don't rise much above freezing. The prolonged period of hot weather at high altitudes created a special set of circumstances, said Tobias Bolch who researches glaciers at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland.
Guglielmina Adele Diolaiuti, a professor at the University of Milan studying glaciers, said pictures of the ice that remains part of the glacier tell a story about what likely happened.
The top two thirds of the ice face appears slightly dirty, indicating it was exposed to air.
“It’s clear that this part of the vertical ice cliff was the internal part of a crevasse,” she said. A crevasse is a deep opening in a glacier.
The bottom is bluer, indicating it was attached, said Diolaiuti.
Water may have accumulated in the crevasse, adding weight and pressure on the glacier. It may also have loosened the glacier’s grip on the steep rock it was sitting on, experts said.
Anyone who has tried to shovel ice off a cold driveway knows that it fastens itself to the pavement, said Richard Alley, a Penn State professor who studies ice sheets. But when the weather warms, the ice loosens its hold.
“All of a sudden, whoosh, you can get it off,” Alley said.
A local official said the portion that broke loose is estimated to be 220 yards (200 meters) wide, 85 yards (80 meters) high and 65 yards (60 meters) deep. It rushed down the mountain at nearly 200 miles per hour (300 kph).
The hikers were likely taken completely by surprise.
In addition to the heat, there was below normal snowfall this winter. Northern Italy is struggling through its worst drought in 70 years. When there is less snow, ice is exposed and impurities can collect on the surface of the glacier, turning the surface a darker color that traps more heat. The extra heat melts the ice and snow faster, St. Andrews' Bolch said.
On Tuesday, rescue efforts turned up equipment and body parts. After rain made rescue difficult on Monday, the sun reappeared on Tuesday.
According to Daniel Farinotti, a professor of glaciology at ETH Zurich and WSL Birmensdorf, Switzerland, climate change might reduce the risk of certain avalanches. Glaciers need cold weather and snowfall to grow. If glaciers grow on a steep slope, ice that is pushed over ledges can break and cause avalanches. But with warming temperatures, glaciers retreat, and smaller glaciers create fewer hazards, he said.
In the case of the avalanche on Sunday, melting ice and snow is the likely culprit, experts said.
“The ice, the snow, is very sensitive to increases in temperatures, so we expect that these kinds of events will increase in frequency and intensity in the future,” said Roberta Paranuzio who researches climate change at the National Research Council of Italy.
While some avalanches occur in isolated areas, the area around the Marmolada glacier is popular with hikers.
“The really warm weather was one of the reasons why the event occurred, but on the other hand, this really warm weather made it attractive for mountaineers to climb it,” Bolch said.
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LONDON (AP) — Climate change protesters targeted a copy of Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Last Supper” at London’s Royal Academy of Arts Tuesday, gluing themselves to the painting’s frame and spray-painting “No New Oil” next to it.
The protest, organized by supporters of the campaign group “Just Stop Oil,” came a day after two activists from the group were arrested after gluing themselves to the frame of John Constable’s “The Hay Wain” in London’s National Gallery.
On Tuesday, five activists went into the Royal Academy and attached a hand each to the frame of “The Last Supper,” a full-size copy of da Vinci’s famous 15th-century work.
The Metropolitan Police said three men and two women were arrested on suspicion of criminal damage. The Royal Academy said the gallery room was closed to the public and that police were “called upon the protesters’ request.”
“Just Stop Oil,” which wants the government to stop giving out licenses for new oil and gas projects, has staged a series of attention-grabbing protests over the past week.
On Monday, two activists were arrested after they covered Constable’s 1821 “The Hay Wain” with large sheets of paper depicting “an apocalyptic vision of the future.” They then each stuck a hand on the frame of the oil painting and protested as security staff ushered out tourists and a group of schoolchildren.
The National Gallery said that painting’s frame “suffered minor damage” and “there was also some disruption to the surface of the varnish on the painting,” but both were fixed and the painting was rehung.
Activists from “Just Stop Oil” also disrupted the British Grand Prix race on Sunday when they sat down on the track during a halt in the Formula One race in Silverstone, southern England.
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Best way to get rid of razor bumps
The best part about shaving is the smooth, silky feel it gives your skin. So, it’s annoying when your skin breaks out in small, irritating bumps soon after shaving.
Razor bumps are a common side effect of shaving any area of skin. But there are things you can do to speed up the healing process of razor bumps. Even better, there are things you can do to prevent them from happening at all.
What are razor bumps?
Also known as “barber’s itch,” razor bumps are small bumps that appear on the skin after shaving. The medical name for razor bumps is pseudofolliculitis barbae. Typically red, they can be irritating and painful.
Razor bumps can appear in any area you shave, including the face, legs, groin and underarms. In severe cases, the red spots can fill with pus and have a blister-like appearance. This happens most commonly in sensitive areas with folds of skin, such as the bikini line.
What causes razor bumps?
The root cause of razor bumps is ingrown hairs. After shaving, the ends of the hair sit right at the skin’s surface. The hair becomes trapped by dead or new skin cells growing over it. The hair then grows inward underneath the skin instead of up and out. The ingrown hair causes a bump; if the hair follicle becomes infected, pus forms around it.
Razor bumps are more likely to occur with thick hair than with fine hair. The skin around thicker hair produces more oil than fine hair, so it’s easier for the hair follicle to become clogged and drive the hair to grow inward.
How long do razor bumps take to go away?
Razor bumps usually clear up on their own after a few days. Severe cases can take up to two weeks to clear. If a bump becomes badly infected, it can take longer to heal and even leave a scar.
If you shave regularly, such as daily facial shaving, running a razor over existing bumps can irritate the skin even further.
Treatments and remedies for razor bumps
Apply a warm compress
Applying heat and moisture to the area helps the pores open up and gives the hair space to grow in the right direction. The heat also draws the ingrown hairs to the surface and helps them break through the skin.
Take a washcloth and wet it under the faucet. The water should be hot without being painful to hold against the skin. Hold the washcloth against the skin for five minutes. The warm compress is particularly effective in combination with other treatments, such as exfoliation.
Gently exfoliate
Exfoliation helps clear away any dead skin cells causing the ingrown hairs. However, it’s important to be gentle when exfoliating. Going too hard with an exfoliation technique can lead to further irritation.
Choose an exfoliating cleanser that is gentle on the skin. Avoid using exfoliating products on sensitive areas, such as the bikini line.
You can also use a skin care brush to exfoliate the skin gently. Choose a soft brush and move it over the skin in the direction of hair growth.
Apply salicylic acid
Salicylic acid is an ingredient in many skin care products, such as cleansers, peels and toners. It is a beta hydroxy acid and is highly effective at removing dead skin cells and other debris. Salicylic acid clears the skin without the need for rough exfoliation.
Using salicylic acid cleanser on razor bumps helps unclog your pores and reduce inflammation, thereby speeding up the healing of your razor bumps.
Use a soothing moisturizer
Keeping your skin clean and hydrated is one of the best ways to clear up razor bumps quickly. Moisturizing the skin keeps it supple and allows the ingrown hairs to break through faster.
Look for a moisturizer with soothing ingredients, such as aloe vera or tea tree oil. The properties of these ingredients speed up the healing process and reduce redness and irritation.
How to prevent razor bumps
Use a high-quality razor
Using the right tools helps prevent razor bumps by reducing the wear and tear on your skin during shaving. For example, the design of men’s razors provides a close shave on the face. Women’s razors are designed to remove hair on larger areas like the legs effectively.
Use razors specifically designed for the area of skin you’re shaving. For example, use a bikini razor for the areas in and around the groin. For shaving your face, a high-quality razor makes a world of difference to the finish you achieve.
Avoid dull or dirty razor blades
Dull razors are less effective at cutting hair, so you may need to go over the same area multiple times to achieve a smooth finish. This repetitive shaving irritates the skin and makes razor bumps more likely.
Your razor blades should always be clean. Rinse all hair and product from a razor after using it. Dry the razor after use and store it somewhere away from water. Leaving a razor somewhere damp, like the shower, allows bacteria to grow on the blades. The next time you shave, bacteria from the blade can transfer to the skin and contribute to razor bumps.
Shave in the direction of hair growth
Shaving against the direction of hair growth often leads to a smoother finish. However, pulling the hair away from the direction of growth can cause the hair to curl under the skin’s surface, leading to razor bumps.
Make sure to shave in the same direction as your hair grows out of the skin. You can still achieve a smooth and long-lasting shave with a high-quality razor and a sharp razor blade.
What you need to buy to get rid of razor bumps
Clinique for Men Aloe Shave Gel
This gel becomes a soothing cream when applied to the skin for shaving. While it’s marketed for men’s facial shaving, it works just as well for the legs and other areas.
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Use this gel on its own or add it to your favorite moisturizer for extra post-shave soothing. The aloe vera gel also contains manuka honey and tea tree oil to calm irritation and promote skin hydration.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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DC Office of Tax and Revenue Will Hold the 2022 Real Property Tax Sale on July 19 and 20
Washington DC – The District of Columbia’s Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR) has announced that July 19 and 20 will be the official dates for the 2022 Annual Real Property Tax Sale. The Tax Sale will be held at the agency’s office located at 1101 4th Street SW, 2nd Floor, Washington, DC, 20024 on both dates from 8:30 am to 12 pm, and from 1 pm to 4 pm, or until all properties advertised for that day are sold.
A list of the properties by parcel, square, suffix and lot number, with the name of the owner of record and the unpaid tax amount will be available on OTR’s website on June 22. This information will also be published in The Washington Times on June 23, and Washington Informer on June 22 and 23.
Online Seminars:
OTR will conduct two online seminars, via WebEx, to explain the Tax Sale procedures to prospective bidders. Although registration for the seminars is not mandatory, all persons interested in participating in the Annual Tax Sale are encouraged to attend the Tax Sale seminars to learn critical information relating to the Tax Sale process.
The seminars for the 2022 Tax Sale will be conducted as follows:
- Wednesday, June 29: 9:30 am to 12 pm and from 1:30 pm to 4 pm
- Thursday, June 30: 9:30 am to 12 pm and from 1:30 pm to 4 pm
The registration period for the Tax Sale seminars is open from June 6 through June 24. Instructions for registering for a seminar are as follows:
1. Go to MyTax.DC.gov
2. Real Property
3. View More Options
4. Tax Sale Registration
5. Register for a Tax Sale Seminar.
Note: A Webex invitation link will be sent to the email you have provided at the time of registration a day prior to the scheduled event. Please also note: A person with a communication impairment requiring interpreter must submit their request via MyTax.DC.gov no later than June 22 for the June 29 session and June 23 for the June 30 session.
Tax Sale Registration:
Registration for the Tax Sale is mandatory, and will begin on July 6, and will remain open until the final day of the sale. Anyone planning to participate in the annual Tax Sale is also required to complete Form FR-500, Combined Business Tax Registration Application, prior to registering. The form is available at OTR’s portal, MyTax.DC.gov. Please be advised: a $200.00 Tax Sale fee will be added to each property at the time of the sale.
OTR has mailed a Notice of Delinquency to advise applicable property owners of the Tax Sale. The notice can also be viewed by visiting MyTax.DC.gov under the “Billing History” section. A comprehensive list of tax sale notices can be also viewed here.
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This past week, a liberal Israeli daily newspaper, Haartz, quoted a senior US official in Jerusalem who said that concern with Israel’s discriminatory treatment of Palestinian-Americans seeking to enter the West Bank was unrelated to Israel’s petition to enter the US Visa Waiver Program. They were two different issues, the official stated.
The article upset me so much that I wrote to Secretary of State Antony Blinken demanding an explanation. I reminded him that the two issues are indeed related: The essential condition for admittance into the US Visa Waiver Program (VWP), which allows foreign citizens to enter the United States for up to 90 days without a visa, is reciprocity. Any country entering into the VWP must agree to provide US citizens nondiscriminatory treatment, just as they would expect their citizens to be received by the US.
In 2014, the last time Israel sought entry into the program, the State Department rejected their request, citing Israel’s history of discrimination of American citizens of Arab descent, especially Palestinian-Americans, as their reason..
Over the years, I’ve fielded hundreds of complaints from Arab Americans, who’ve provided us affidavits of their treatment while trying to enter Israel-Palestine. They have been harassed and interrogated for hours. Some were detained for a day, denied entry, and deported. Israeli officials told Palestinian-Americans, even those born in the US, that Israel didn’t recognize them as Americans. They were considered to be Palestinians and therefore had to leave the country, secure a Palestinian ID, and enter through Jordan. Here at the Arab American Institute, we’ve complained to the State Department demanding that our government insist that our rights as American citizens be protected.
Past secretaries of state—most notably Madeleine Albright and Condoleezza Rice—have forcefully raised this issue with the Israelis, to no avail. The best we were able to get was a State Department “Travel Advisory” warning that American citizens of Arab descent, especially those of Palestinian descent, can expect to be treated differently than other US visitors. This acknowledgment of a problem, without doing anything to correct it, only added insult to injury.
An additional concern, unrelated to the VWP, is the fact that Arab Americans, as citizens, should receive the same protections our government offers to all other citizens. The first page of the US passport says that the secretary of state “hereby requests all whom it may concern to permit the citizen/national of the United States named herein to pass without delay or hindrance and in case of need to give all lawful aid and protection.” And in the 1951 US-Israel Treaty on “Friendship, Commerce, and Navigation,” both parties agree to guarantee to the rights of each other’s citizens when visiting their countries, including the rights to “travel therein freely; and to reside at places of their choice, enjoy liberty of conscience…free from unlawful molestations of every kind…the most constant protection and security.” From our 40 years of work dealing with the discriminatory treatment of Arab Americans traveling to Israel-Palestine, it’s clear that commitments found on our passports and in the treaty are, as the phrase goes, “honored more in the breach than their observance.”
While we assumed that the State Department had put to rest the issue of Israel’s admission into the VWP in 2014, it is once again center stage. Israel has renewed its request to be admitted and the Biden administration, at least in its public statements, appears inclined to grant their request.
Has anything changed? Given the recent experience of Maya Berry, executive director of the Arab American Institute, the answer seems to be a resounding “No!”
A few weeks ago, Berry was in the Middle East with her children. She had taken them to her ancestral home in Lebanon while in the region for work-related meetings. Since she had a free day in Jordan on June 11, she planned a 24-hour visit to the West Bank and Jerusalem where she hoped to pray at Al-Aqsa, go to the Ibrahim Mosque in Hebron, and then spend the night in Bethlehem. What should have been a quick and rewarding trip turned into a nightmare—one that is tragically all too common for Arab Americans visiting their holy land.
Berry and her two college-age children spent hours being rudely interrogated by Israeli border control officials at the Allenby Bridge crossing from Jordan to the West Bank. They were asked invasive questions about their Lebanese ancestry—with one of the officials even correcting Berry’s pronunciation of her own name—all while being scolded for responding to the guard in English rather than his requested Arabic. She was separated from one of her children who was questioned about his middle name, his ethnicity, and his faith. The Israeli official even took his phone and looked through his photos.
After all of this, they finally gained entry and were able to proceed to Jerusalem, where Berry and her children would fulfill their dream of praying at Al-Aqsa. But then they set out for Hebron, where the nightmare continued. There they spent another three hours dealing with the same indignities at a checkpoint near the Ibrahim Mosque. In all, one-third of their entire visit was spent being subjected to humiliating treatment at the hands of Israelis.
In Hebron, right near the mosque where an extremist Jewish settler massacred 29 and wounded more than 100 Palestinians who were praying during Ramadan in 1994, they were accosted by both gun-toting settlers and foreign Jewish pilgrims who threatened and harassed them. Ubiquitous armed Israeli patrols stood by and did little to protect them. The experience was traumatizing and infuriating.
From the way Maya Berry and her children were treated—and the way in which other Arab Americans will surely be during the summer travel season—it doesn’t seem that Israel is ready to ensure that the rights of Arab Americans will be respected and protected by Israel. They treat us as if we are second-class US citizens.
The question I have for the Biden Administration is: Will you honor the terms of the VWP and deny Israel’s request? Or will you give in to Israel, throw Arab Americans under the bus, and deny us the equal protection we deserve as American citizens? | https://www.thenation.com/article/world/want-to-give-israelis-seamless-travel-first-you-have-to-recognize-arab-americans-as-americans/ | 2022-07-05T23:54:27Z | https://www.thenation.com/article/world/want-to-give-israelis-seamless-travel-first-you-have-to-recognize-arab-americans-as-americans/ | true |
A Hampton T-shirt and clothing company has been ordered to pay over $120,000 in back wages and was fined by the U.S. Department of Labor after failing to properly compensate dozens of workers.
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division has recovered $123,750 in back wages and liquidated damages for 40 workers of The Shirt Factory of Hampton Beach LLC – which operates as The Shirt Factory - after finding the employer paid some employees cash off the books and paid straight time for overtime for hours over 40 in a workweek.
Investigators found that the company also failed to pay one worker wages for nearly a month.
Federal investigators determined the company also did not keep accurate payroll and time records for employees paid in cash. The violations of the overtime, minimum wage and record-keeping requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act affected low-wage retail workers at five Hampton Beach locations.
The investigation recovered $59,247 in overtime back wages and $2,628 in minimum wage back wages, plus equal amounts in liquidated damages. Federal officials assessed a $18,510 civil money penalty due to the violations’ willful nature.
“All too often, the U.S. Department of Labor finds overtime violations like these in resort areas. These violations affect hard-working, seasonal and low wage workers. These workers can least afford the loss,” Wage and Hour Division District Director Steven McKinney said in a statement. “As summer begins, we encourage seasonal business establishments, such as retail clothing sellers, restaurants and hotels to contact the Wage and Hour Division to ensure they understand their obligations under the Fair Labor Standards Act.”
The Shirt Factory operates as one enterprise out of five addresses at Hampton Beach under two LLCs. The investigation includes the following businesses: The Shirt Factory of Hampton Beach LLC; doing business as The Shirt Factory, Impressions Beachwear, Extreme Beachwear; and Mohab’s Decalomania LLC, doing business as Maggie’s Beachwear and Fashion City. | https://www.unionleader.com/news/human_interest/feds-recover-124-000-for-workers-at-hampton-beach-shirt-factory-fine-company-18k/article_47e771d1-2766-505e-b78f-86ad803617eb.html | 2022-07-05T23:54:30Z | https://www.unionleader.com/news/human_interest/feds-recover-124-000-for-workers-at-hampton-beach-shirt-factory-fine-company-18k/article_47e771d1-2766-505e-b78f-86ad803617eb.html | false |
Sartori's Old World Cheddar wins Best Cheddar Cheese of 2022
PLYMOUTH, Wis., July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sartori Cheese is excited to announce that Old World Cheddar was named PEOPLE Best Cheddar Cheese of 2022. The PEOPLE 2022 Food Awards happens yearly, and their 150 testers ate, drank and cooked 1,300 assorted products to crown the best new supermarket products.
Old World is a one of kind cheddar inspired by Sartori's 80-year cheesemaking heritage. Sartori's Master Cheesemakers used Italian-inspired cultures to create this unique sharp flavor experience. PEOPLE taste testers awarded the cheddar high marks due to "its sharp, buttery taste" and creamy texture.
"Our team puts so much work into every cheese we make," said Pam Hodgson, Master Cheesemaker at Sartori Cheese. "Our Old World Cheddar was no exception. Seeing this cheese highlighted in such an established publication is a huge honor for our local family farms and Sartori Team Members."
Learn more about Old World Cheddar and the other winners at www.people.com/food-awards, and check out newsstands nationwide on Friday, June 24th to see all the PEOPLE 2022 Food Awards winners in the July 4, 2022 PEOPLE issue.
Sartori, a fourth-generation family-owned company, has proudly produced award-winning, artisan cheese for customers worldwide since 1939. Rooted in Plymouth, Wisconsin, Sartori's emphasis on a high-quality and handcrafted approach to cheesemaking is a timeless family tradition. For more information, please www.sartoricheese.com or email press@sartoricheese.com.
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Man, woman found dead in Southlake home
SOUTHLAKE, Texas - Police are investigating the shooting deaths of a man and woman found in a Southlake home.
Someone called 911 around 10:20 a.m. Tuesday morning to a home on Regency Court.
When officers arrived, they found the bodies.
Right now, police have very little information that they are passing along.
"Detectives are on scene right now trying to get you all of the information we will release to you eventually," said Southlake Officer Brad Uptmore.
Police do not believe the shooting was random and believe it is an isolated incident. Their names have not been released. | https://www.fox4news.com/news/man-woman-found-dead-in-southlake-home | 2022-07-05T23:58:06Z | https://www.fox4news.com/news/man-woman-found-dead-in-southlake-home | true |
He shared a dressing room with some star-studded names in the France youth teams but while some of them have gone on to bigger and better things, Youan isn’t concerned.
“When you play in the national team it’s because you are one of the best young players in your country. That was the case with me,” he says, speaking at Hibs’ summer training camp in Portugal.
“The last six months I didn’t play too much so now I want to show it was no coincidence that I was capped for my country at that level.”
Youan won 23 caps at under-18, under-19, and under-20 level, hitting nine goals on the way. Among his team-mates were Bayer Leverkusen forward Moussa Diaby, Arsenal midfielder Mattéo Guendouzi, Wesley Fofana and Boubakary Soumaré of Leicester, and Aurélien Tchouameni, who recently signed for Real Madrid.
One thing those players have in common is the heights they have reached early in their careers. But Youan insists he can take inspiration from his former team-mates.
“I played with Ibrahima Konate of Liverpool and Boubacar Kamara, who’s at Aston Villa,” he continues.
“It’s a race. Some make it on their first day, for others it can take longer. I’m running my race, now I’m in Scotland and closer to England so maybe the next step will be the Premier League. I don’t have limits – but I can’t wait to play for the Hibees.”
But let’s go back to the start of Youan’s career.
Born to Ivorian parents in April 1999, he signed for hometown club Nantes as an eight-year-old, penning his first professional deal in January 2018 and mostly featuring for the B team.
In September 2020 he was loaned to Swiss side St. Gallen, teaming up with former Hibs forward Florian Kamberi. He played 33 times, scoring five goals and laying on seven more. The pick of his performances was during a 5-0 victory over Lausanne-Sport, with Youan scoring twice and setting up two in four minutes for strike partner Junior Adamu.
It was enough for St. Gallen to make the move permanent. Was it a wrench leaving Nantes after so many years?
“I was prepared, but it was still difficult as it was the first time I left Nantes. I’d been there since I was a kid,” Youan says.
"But if you want to be a great player you have to leave your comfort zone. When you like playing football, when you are happy, you can show your best and that was the case for me.”
Youan picked up where he had left off in Switzerland, playing 20 times and contributing seven goals and four assists – all the more impressive considering the bulk of his games came on the left flank.
Then, suddenly, after a 30-minute substitute appearance on the penultimate day of January in a 5-1 win at Lausanne-Sport, he was loaned to KV Mechelen in Belgium. His time in Antwerp wasn’t much to write home about: four substitute appearances, no goals.
When he speaks about St. Gallen, he appears to have shut the door on a return, despite only being on loan at Hibs.
“It was the end of the story. I gave my best there but now I want a new challenge, a new chapter, and Hibs is the best place for that,” Youan explains.
“I’m a striker but I played a lot as a midfielder, or on the left – but I still scored a lot of goals and helped the team.
"I had a good relationship with Peter Zeidler the manager. He was like a father to me, helped me a lot and I want to thank him for that.
“Now I am here to work with Lee Johnson and I’m happy with that.”
Youan will be played as a striker at Hibs, and Johnson has already explained what he wants from the 23-year-old.
“I’ve got a good feeling. The training has been great and I’m really happy to be here,” he says, smiling in the Iberian sun.
“When I knew Hibs were interested I was happy to make the move. The manager has told me what he expects of me. Scoring goals is the main job of the striker and if I can show everybody who I am, I’ll be happy.”
Youan talks a lot about happiness. You get the feeling that if Hibs can keep him smiling they should reap the benefits.
He has a good idea what to expect from Scottish football, and is aware of Franck Sauzee and his place in the pantheon of Hibs greats – ‘I know he played here, someone told me he was a hero’.
He looks to Uruguay striker Edison Cavani and Didier Drogba, who also hails from the Ivory Coast, for inspiration.
"I like strikers but I watch every player, because last year I played midfield so I was watching Paul Pogba. You have to learn from every player – even goalkeepers,” Youan adds.
The exploits of Mousse Dembele and Olivier Ntcham at Celtic in seasons past are fresh in his mind as he opens up on the decision to say ‘oui’ to Hibs.
“They are only a year or two older than me and Moussa’s best friend is Roli Pereira, who I was with at Nantes,” he continues.
"Pereira told me coming to Scotland was the best solution, that I would do good things here, and that it’s the best place to show my strengths.
“Some people told me Scottish football is hard, physical. But I’m ready because since I was a kid, that’s how I’ve played.
“Maybe this year there can be a surprise? Maybe we can win against Celtic or Rangers. Anything can happen,” he says, with a small grin. | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/elie-youan-on-hibs-happiness-learning-from-his-star-studded-former-team-mates-and-causing-a-surprise-in-scotland-3757380 | 2022-07-05T23:58:35Z | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/elie-youan-on-hibs-happiness-learning-from-his-star-studded-former-team-mates-and-causing-a-surprise-in-scotland-3757380 | true |
BIRMINGHAM, JULY 5: Police have launched an investigation after India fans claimed they were racially abused during England's fifth Test victory in Birmingham.
The Bharat Army, the official India supporters' club, said "many" of its members at the Edgbaston ground had been targeted by "a very small minority" in Monday's fourth day of play.
A post on the group's Twitter account read: "Sad to say many of our members experienced racist abuse from a very small minority of individuals. We will work with @Edgbaston to share all your feedback.
"Thank you to those England fans who stood by us."
West Midlands Police on Tuesday said they were liaising with officials at Edgbaston to understand what happened.
Inquiries are being made to identify an alleged offender whose image was circulated on social media.
The England and Wales Cricket Board said: "We are very concerned to hear reports of racist abuse at today's Test match. We are in contact with colleagues at Edgbaston, who will investigate. There is no place for racism in cricket."
Stuart Cain, chief executive at Edgbaston, added: "I'm gutted by these reports as we're working hard to make Edgbaston a safe, welcoming environment for all.
"Having seen the initial tweets, I've spoken personally to the gentleman who raised them and we're now speaking to the stewards in this area to establish what happened.
"Nobody should be subject to any form of abuse at Edgbaston. So, once we've got all the facts, we will make sure this issue is addressed swiftly."
Former Yorkshire spinner Azeem Rafiq retweeted a thread detailing some of the alleged incidents along with the comment: "Disappointing to read."
His evidence to a parliamentary select committee last year sparked an investigation into his claims of institutional racism at Yorkshire which resulted in ECB charges and major reforms.
England won the fifth Test on Tuesday's final day after centuries from Yorkshire pair Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow. -AFP | https://www.observerbd.com/news.php?id=373780 | 2022-07-06T00:01:20Z | https://www.observerbd.com/news.php?id=373780 | false |
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MP Materials Corp. (MP) Stock Sinks As Market Gains: What You Should Know
In the latest trading session, MP Materials Corp. (MP) closed at $31.04, marking a -1.65% move from the previous day. This move lagged the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.16%. At the same time, the Dow lost 0.42%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq gained 0.48%.
Prior to today's trading, shares of the company had lost 21.3% over the past month. This has was narrower than the Basic Materials sector's loss of 23.51% and lagged the S&P 500's loss of 6.79% in that time.
Wall Street will be looking for positivity from MP Materials Corp. as it approaches its next earnings report date. On that day, MP Materials Corp. is projected to report earnings of $0.32 per share, which would represent year-over-year growth of 113.33%. Meanwhile, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is projecting net sales of $124.74 million, up 70.6% from the year-ago period.
Looking at the full year, our Zacks Consensus Estimates suggest analysts are expecting earnings of $1.40 per share and revenue of $531.59 million. These totals would mark changes of +53.85% and +60.14%, respectively, from last year.
Investors should also note any recent changes to analyst estimates for MP Materials Corp.These recent revisions tend to reflect the evolving nature of short-term business trends. As a result, we can interpret positive estimate revisions as a good sign for the company's business outlook.
Based on our research, we believe these estimate revisions are directly related to near-team stock moves. To benefit from this, we have developed the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model which takes these estimate changes into account and provides an actionable rating system.
Ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), the Zacks Rank system has a proven, outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks returning an average of +25% annually since 1988. The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 6.45% higher within the past month. MP Materials Corp. is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
In terms of valuation, MP Materials Corp. is currently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 22.52. This valuation marks a premium compared to its industry's average Forward P/E of 6.96.
Meanwhile, MP's PEG ratio is currently 1.23. The PEG ratio is similar to the widely-used P/E ratio, but this metric also takes the company's expected earnings growth rate into account. The Mining - Miscellaneous was holding an average PEG ratio of 1.43 at yesterday's closing price.
The Mining - Miscellaneous industry is part of the Basic Materials sector. This industry currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 136, which puts it in the bottom 47% of all 250+ industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank gauges the strength of our industry groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
To follow MP in the coming trading sessions, be sure to utilize Zacks.com.
Zacks Names "Single Best Pick to Double"
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Arrernte band hopes Indigenous language cover of Midnight Oil song becomes NAIDOC anthem
By Samantha Jonscher and Eliza GoetzeMidnight Oil's Indigenous land rights anthem has had new life breathed into it thanks to a metal band from a remote community in the NT who hope to see it become a NAIDOC week anthem.
Key points:
- Southeast Desert Metal have released a video for their Arrernte version of Midnight Oil's Beds are Burning
- They hope it becomes a NAIDOC anthem
- Some lyrics have been changed to highlight ongoing effects of colonisation
Santa Teresa's Southeast Desert Metal band have covered Beds are Burning in Arrernte – their first language.
Lead singer and guitarist Chris Wallace said the song was "easy" to translate but said the band took some liberties with a few lines to call out the ongoing effects of colonisation.
The 1987 hit urges colonial Australia to "pay the rent" to Indigenous Australia because the land "belongs to them, let's give it back."
Mr Wallace said recording the cover was a fun process for the band.
"Pay our share" has become "pay your share" and "it belongs to them" is now "it belongs to us".
The video shows the band in back of a ute, charging along desert roads on Arrernte country near their hometown of Santa Teresa.
It's a similar scene to the "Four wheels" referenced in the original song that steam through the Western Desert in "forty-five degrees".
It features subtitles so those at home can sing along in Arrernte.
New album in the works
It's been a busy few years for Southeast Desert Metal, following tours with headline metal acts Karnivool and Cosmic Psychos.
The band's third album is expected out later this year.
He said the album would focus on "history" and "stories" and "mining, how it damages the land."
Mr Wallace said he was unsure what Peter Garrett would make of the cover, but he hoped to meet him one day.
"It would be an honour." | https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-07-06/beds-are-burning-midnight-oil-indigenous-cover-arrernte-language/101208922 | 2022-07-06T00:05:33Z | https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-07-06/beds-are-burning-midnight-oil-indigenous-cover-arrernte-language/101208922 | false |
JUPITER, Fla. (WFLA) — Florida law enforcement officials issued a statewide Amber Alert Tuesday evening for a missing teenage girl.
According to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, 15-year-old Ashley Reyes-Hernandez was last seen Saturday in the area of 4th Street in Jupiter.
Reyes-Hernandez is describes as a 5’4″ white-Hispanic girl with brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a black hooded sweater, a black and yellow T-shirt, light blue ripped jeans and black Adidas high-top shoes, the FDLE alert says.
Law enforcement officials believe Reyes-Hernandez may be with Oliver Ramos. Ramos is described as a white-Hispanic male with brown hair and brown eyes. He is 5’7″ and was last seen wearing a white Hollister shirt with blue long sleeves, ripped light blue jeans, black socks and black and gold sandals.
According to the FDLE, the two may be traveling in a dark minivan with tinted windows.
Anyone with information on Reyes-Hernandez or knows the teen’s location is asked to call 911 or the Jupiter Police Department at (561) 799-4445. | https://www.wfla.com/news/florida/florida-amber-alert-issued-for-15-year-old-jupiter-girl/ | 2022-07-06T00:06:26Z | https://www.wfla.com/news/florida/florida-amber-alert-issued-for-15-year-old-jupiter-girl/ | false |
It may be time to dust off those land lines and call up your favorite radio psychiatrist.
That's right, we have a promising update regarding the highly anticipated "Frasier" reboot. During the July 4 episode of "The Talk," Kelsey Grammer, who played the titular character on the NBC hit between 1993 and 2004, teased what fans can expect when the revival eventually hits Paramount+.
"We're in the final stages of the final script for the first episode of Frasier, and it looks pretty good," he shared. "I've had a couple of runs through it, and I cried. So, you know, I'm happy."
So, when can we actually expect the new episodes? According to Grammer, production might tentatively begin this fall.
This update comes over a year after Paramount+'s announcement that the streamer was bringing back the beloved sitcom along with its star. In a statement from February 2021, Grammer noted, "I gleefully anticipate sharing the next chapter in the continuing journey of Dr. Frasier Crane." | https://www.nbcdfw.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/kelsey-grammer-finally-gives-an-update-on-the-frasier-reboot/3007637/ | 2022-07-06T00:06:51Z | https://www.nbcdfw.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/kelsey-grammer-finally-gives-an-update-on-the-frasier-reboot/3007637/ | false |
DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Fantasy 5 Double Play" game were:
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(eight, ten, twenty-one, twenty-three, thirty-five)
DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Fantasy 5 Double Play" game were:
08-10-21-23-35
(eight, ten, twenty-one, twenty-three, thirty-five) | https://www.seattlepi.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Fantasy-5-Double-Play-17286335.php | 2022-07-06T00:07:11Z | https://www.seattlepi.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Fantasy-5-Double-Play-17286335.php | false |
Just before the global pandemic, Google decided to pull the plug on the popular Google Trips planning tool. If you're just now planning a trip again, you'll be happy to know Google Trips is now Google Travel.
The website, there's no app, allows travelers to search for and book flights, hotels, and vacation rentals. And it makes it easier to find the best deals. Select where you want to go and the dates and Google pulls all of the information together in one place.
Let's go to Yellowstone National Park in September. Google Travel shows typical weather conditions and any travel restrictions. I get some idea of flight prices from my home. Remember, Google knows where you live.
Google puts the best flights at the top along with prices for all the dates which could save me hundreds by traveling a day earlier or a day later. I can track prices too with email updates.
Google Travel shows hotels, prices and ratings and reviews, and photos from other travelers. Under "Things to do" other travelers post photos and reviews. Once I book the trip, any confirmations coming to my Gmail address, get added automatically to my itinerary.
But if you're concerned about privacy, there's a drawback. Whatever I search for is saved in Google. So expect to see related ads. Plus, all of your previous trips are stored in Google. Mine goes back to 2016. This trip to Las Vegas is in my travel history, including the flight number and the hotel where I stayed.
You can delete the history. Google Travel is another great tool if you don't mind it all being stored on Google's servers. | https://www.wfmz.com/features/what-the-tech/what-the-tech-one-stop-shop-to-plan-your-reservations-for-summer-trips/article_ee4d6a16-fc99-11ec-aa43-37e2fdde6d96.html | 2022-07-06T00:11:31Z | https://www.wfmz.com/features/what-the-tech/what-the-tech-one-stop-shop-to-plan-your-reservations-for-summer-trips/article_ee4d6a16-fc99-11ec-aa43-37e2fdde6d96.html | true |
READING, Pa. - The Reading Police department had special deployment and additional personnel on the streets just to deal with fireworks complaints starting Friday night through early Tuesday morning.
"I noticed that after 11:00 last night the amount of calls that we got significantly increased," says Reading Police Chief Richard Tornielli. "It's almost as if folks in the city were like 'it's getting late, it's time to wrap this up.'"
The chief says the volume of fireworks calls in the city for the weekend totaled 152, down from the previous two years.
Muhlenberg and Central Berks police each had fewer than 20 fireworks related calls over the holiday weekend. Muhlenberg made one arrest for a person setting fireworks off in a public park after dark.
They say the officers mostly issued warnings and some of the calls they responded to were fireworks used legally.
Tornielli says his department seized more illegal fireworks this year.
"We had 20 significant seizures of fireworks in the city and we had 5 incidents where explosive devices were recovered that were being used," says Tornielli. "Those were not fireworks but devices designed just to make a loud explosion and they're classified as destructive devices."
The chief says no arrests were made but officers will follow up on the more significant incidents this week and issue citations or make arrests.
RPD also took some preventative measures and restricted access to Riverfront Drive to prevent people from gathering and creating problems near the Schuylkill River. | https://www.wfmz.com/news/area/berks/reading-police-investigate-over-150-fireworks-related-calls/article_e4085c48-fca1-11ec-90e4-8b89e770cd7d.html | 2022-07-06T00:11:37Z | https://www.wfmz.com/news/area/berks/reading-police-investigate-over-150-fireworks-related-calls/article_e4085c48-fca1-11ec-90e4-8b89e770cd7d.html | true |
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Tyson Foods (TSN) Outpaces Stock Market Gains: What You Should Know
In the latest trading session, Tyson Foods (TSN) closed at $85.79, marking a +0.63% move from the previous day. This move outpaced the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.16%. At the same time, the Dow lost 0.42%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq gained 0.17%.
Coming into today, shares of the meat producer had lost 2.55% in the past month. In that same time, the Consumer Staples sector lost 0.69%, while the S&P 500 lost 6.79%.
Tyson Foods will be looking to display strength as it nears its next earnings release, which is expected to be August 8, 2022. The company is expected to report EPS of $1.92, down 28.89% from the prior-year quarter. Meanwhile, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is projecting net sales of $13.36 billion, up 7.03% from the year-ago period.
Looking at the full year, our Zacks Consensus Estimates suggest analysts are expecting earnings of $9.14 per share and revenue of $52.5 billion. These totals would mark changes of +10.39% and +11.59%, respectively, from last year.
Investors might also notice recent changes to analyst estimates for Tyson Foods. These revisions help to show the ever-changing nature of near-term business trends. With this in mind, we can consider positive estimate revisions a sign of optimism about the company's business outlook.
Based on our research, we believe these estimate revisions are directly related to near-team stock moves. To benefit from this, we have developed the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model which takes these estimate changes into account and provides an actionable rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Within the past 30 days, our consensus EPS projection remained stagnant. Tyson Foods currently has a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
Investors should also note Tyson Foods's current valuation metrics, including its Forward P/E ratio of 9.33. This valuation marks a no noticeable deviation compared to its industry's average Forward P/E of 9.33.
It is also worth noting that TSN currently has a PEG ratio of 1.25. The PEG ratio is similar to the widely-used P/E ratio, but this metric also takes the company's expected earnings growth rate into account. The Food - Meat Products industry currently had an average PEG ratio of 1.25 as of yesterday's close.
The Food - Meat Products industry is part of the Consumer Staples sector. This group has a Zacks Industry Rank of 32, putting it in the top 13% of all 250+ industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank includes is listed in order from best to worst in terms of the average Zacks Rank of the individual companies within each of these sectors. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
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HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. — After the gunman wreaked his carnage, the screaming stopped and the people fled, little Aiden McCarthy remained among the bodies, confused and crying.
On Tuesday, Highland Park Police confirmed the worst — his parents, Kevin and Irina McCarthy, ages 37 and 35, had been killed in the attack.
Police on Tuesday said that along with the McCarthys, five other adults died, including Katherine Goldstein, 64, of Highland Park, Nicolás Toledo-Zaragoza, 78, of Morelos, Mexico, Jacki Sundheim, 63, of Highland Park and Stephen Straus, 88, of Highland Park. A seventh victim, whose name was not released, died at a hospital in Cook County.
One of the women who helped rescue Aiden, Irina Colon, said in a GoFundMe appeal Tuesday that she and others had sheltered the little boy and worked to locate his grandparents, who will now be caring for him.
“At two years old, Aiden is left in the unthinkable position; to grow up without his parents. Aiden will be cared for by his loving family and he will have a long road ahead to heal, find stability, and ultimately navigate life as an orphan,” Colon wrote.
Adrienne Rosenblatt, 71, had just escaped the gunfire at the parade when she noticed a familiar face on a neighborhood watch website.
“I said to my neighbors here, I said, ‘This is Aiden!’” she recalled in an interview. “And they go, ‘Yeah, it is.’”
Rosenblatt is a longtime resident of the neighborhood where Kevin and Irina McCarthy had lived for the last couple of years. When she saw Aiden’s picture, she went to the family’s house, where his grandparents were anxiously awaiting news.
“I said, ‘He’s at the police station,’” Rosenblatt said. “When I showed them the picture of Aiden, they were so grateful.”
She first met the McCarthys shortly after they moved in, when she brought them mint chocolate chip brownies to welcome them to the neighborhood. Aiden was the couple’s only child, she said.
Sometimes, his grandma would walk him to a nearby park to play on the swings. Rosenblatt saw mother and son go on walks together. He would pet Rosenblatt’s dog, Lovie, with his mom’s encouragement. It was not until Tuesday afternoon that Rosenblatt found out both of his parents had been killed in the shooting.
“How do they tell him?” she asked, shaking her head.
For many residents in the Chicago suburb of Highland Park, the annual Fourth of July parade is the highlight of the year. The large, extended Toledo family began setting up their chairs in their favorite spot in front of Uncle Dan’s Outdoor Store long before the parade was scheduled to begin, family members said Tuesday. Dozens of others also showed up early to secure their spots along the route in the community’s quaint downtown, where tiny flags fluttered around the trees.
When the gunman began shooting, parade-goers fled, hiding under benches and behind dumpsters and the bathroom of the local Starbucks. Toledo’s granddaughter, Xochil Toledo, told the Chicago Sun-Times her father tried to shield her grandfather and was shot in the arm. Her boyfriend was shot in the back and hospitalized.
Nicolás Toledo, a grandfather and father of eight, died in his wheelchair.
Xochil Toledo recalled looking over at her grandfather a bit earlier, as a band passed them.
“He was so happy,” she said. “Happy to be living in the moment.”
Nicolás Toledo was a loving father of eight from Morelos, Mexico, who spent most of the past three decades in Highland Park after immigrating to the United States, another grandchild, David Toledo, said in an interview with The Washington Post. Losing him was “just horrific,” he said.
“He was a funny guy,” David Toledo said. “Always playful, always cracking jokes and playing with his grandkids. He would always make us laugh.”
The older Toledo loved being outdoors, especially fishing in Fox Lake.
David Toledo, who lives in Chicago, said the last time he saw his grandfather was at a gathering at his aunt’s house in Highland Park. The family watched over him together, sharing the responsibilities of taking care of him — but that didn’t stop the jokes and playfulness, David Toledo said.
“I would ask if he needed help. He’s like, ‘No, I’m okay. I’m good,’” he said. “And I was like ‘Are you sure? I mean, you’re getting old now.’ ”
In the coming days, David Toledo said he and his family will focus on mourning together, checking in on each other and planning his grandfather’s funeral. They might also go down to Fox Lake to catch fish to fry for a family meal — something his grandfather would have liked, he said.
On the day he died, 88-year-old Steve Straus asked his younger brother: Do you want to go to the parade?
His brother wasn’t interested, but off went Straus, who exhibited the energy of someone decades younger, according to his niece, Cynthia Straus.
“He was a ‘seize the day’ kind of guy,” said Cynthia, an actress in New York. “He worked out every day. He was remarkably healthy. He went to the symphony.”
Straus was a financial adviser who rode the train from his home in Highland Park to his office in downtown Chicago.
He adored his wife, Linda, their two sons and their four grandchildren, Cynthia said, and talked to his 86-year-old brother — Cynthia’s father — “every day.”
“They were so close,” she said. “He was devoted to his family. And he never should have died this way.”
Highland Park, a lakeshore suburb about 27 miles north of Chicago, has about 30,000 residents, mostly White and affluent. An estimated one-third of them are Jewish, and the area is home to kosher butchers, supermarkets and synagogues.
Jacki Sundheim, 63, was a well-connected member of the local Jewish community and a lifelong member of the North Shore Congregation Israel, where she had worked for decades, first as a preschool teacher and then as the special events coordinator, the synagogue said Tuesday in a statement.
Sundheim was survived by her husband, Bruce, daughter Leah, sister Tracy and niece Becca, the synagogue’s senior rabbi, Wendi Geffen, said in a letter to congregants.
“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,” the statement said.
In addition to the seven adults who died, more than 30 victims were treated at four local hospitals, police said.
A friend of one of the injured victims, Zoe Kolpack — a teacher at Dever Elementary School, according to the Chicago Teachers Union — had raised nearly $200,000 on a GoFundMe page as of Tuesday.
Kolpack’s children saw her and three family members shot, according to Samantha Whitehead, the friend and fundraising organizer. The children were unharmed.
“They are all in the hospital undergoing various surgeries, which will seriously impact these families financially,” Whitehead said.
Alice Crites, Patrick Marley, Andrew Jeong, Annabelle Timsit, Jennifer Hassan, Danielle Paquette, Holly Bailey and Lateshia Beachum contributed to this report. | https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2022/07/05/highland-park-shooting-victims/ | 2022-07-06T00:14:21Z | https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2022/07/05/highland-park-shooting-victims/ | false |
PORTLAND, Maine — Last year, drug overdoses killed a record 636 people. That number is more than four times higher than the 155 people who died of a drug overdose ten years prior, in 2011.
So far in 2022, research done by the Margaret Chase Smith Center at the University of Maine shows another spike.
Researchers at the Margaret Chase Smith Center found one of the biggest factors in these deaths is fentanyl.
"It doesn't mix well... just like cooking, you can get lumps of things," UMaine researcher Marcella Sorg said.
That means no two doses are the same, making overdoses more likely.
In May, there were 48 reported drug overdose deaths in Maine. Of those, 31 deaths involved fentanyl mixed with other drugs.
Harm reduction specialists say you can help curb the trend.
"Having Narcan is extremely important to saving a life," Kerri Barton from Portland Public Health said.
"All you have to do is insert the plastic tip into the person's nose as far up as it can go, then hit the plunger, dispensing the entire dose that is in [the] cartridge," Barton explained.
Last month, 67 percent of fatal overdoses had Narcan administered, either by a bystander or a first responder. In some cases, it can make a big difference. | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/health/overdose-deaths-up-nine-percent-compared-to-this-time-last-year-in-maine/97-c18b1421-8095-4c72-acef-f9e988f46185 | 2022-07-06T00:14:59Z | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/health/overdose-deaths-up-nine-percent-compared-to-this-time-last-year-in-maine/97-c18b1421-8095-4c72-acef-f9e988f46185 | true |
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