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MAINE, USA — One of the biggest challenges facing people in Maine's most rural communities is a lack of accessibility to public transportation. Thanks to a recent grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation, an organization in Maine is working to address that issue in Penobscot and Piscataquis counties.
The Eastern Maine Development Corporation applied for a grant with the USDOT and received nearly $445,290 to develop two planning studies for each county that will identify transportation issues and possible solutions.
Lee Umphrey, president of EMDC, said they're working to make sure the solutions they develop also reduce greenhouse-gas emissions.
"We're going to come up with solutions that are going to connect people in rural Maine to the resources not only in their area, but to the service center down here in Bangor," Umphrey said.
Umphrey said people living far away from cities like Bangor are often far from jobs, healthcare, and other resources. He said the solution is clear. Accessibility needs to be better.
"The problem is folks live far away. And big distances in both northern Penobscot and Piscataquis counties are huge rural areas," Umphrey said.
The first step of the project is partnering with researchers at the University of Maine to conduct a study, identify the issues, and "to come up with solutions that are both climate-friendly and affordable," Umphrey said.
Sue Mackey Andrews, a volunteer with Helping Hands with Heart, a nonprofit based in Piscataquis County, is working with EMDC on this project. She said part of the study will involve a survey for people living in those counties.
"To find out what do people really need, where do they need to go, how best do they need to get there," Andrews said.
Mackey Andrews added another top priority is transportation accessibility for people with disabilities.
"We were talking about maybe having transportation hubs throughout the region where, if people could get to those hubs, they could be transported to other different locations," Mackey Andrews said.
Umphrey said he expects the study to take about a year to wrap up and for solutions to be identified. | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/grant-for-nearly-450k-going-to-transportation-studies-in-2-maine-counties/97-89f04f46-5247-4914-b93f-de7ecc59ff23 | 2022-07-06T00:15:01Z | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/grant-for-nearly-450k-going-to-transportation-studies-in-2-maine-counties/97-89f04f46-5247-4914-b93f-de7ecc59ff23 | false |
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WDAF) — Paul Rudd became a superhero in “Ant-Man,” but the star with a huge heart became a real-life superhero to a mother and son in Colorado last month.
Cassandra Ridder picked up her 12-year-old son, Brody, from school in May.
According to a post on her Facebook account, Ridder said she knew something was wrong the second Brody got into the car.
It turned out Brody was upset because he received his yearbook, and after asking a lot of people to sign it, only four actually did.
Brody was so upset he even added his own note, according to a picture his mom posted.
“Hope you make some more friends,” Brody wrote in his own yearbook.
When his mom read that note, she shared her own words on Facebook.
“My poor son. It doesn’t seem like it’s getting any better. Two teachers and a total of two students wrote in his yearbook. Despite Brody asking all kinds of kids to sign it. So Brody took it upon himself to write to himself. My heart is shattered,” Ridder posted.
Since that post, Ridder has added additional information about the bullying and harassment Brody has endured at school.
That caught the attention of strangers across the country. Hundreds have asked Ridder to let them sign Brody’s yearbook.
Paul Rudd even heard about the 12-year-old and called him. Rudd also sent him a letter and a gift.
“It’s important to remember that even when life is tough that things get better. There are so many people that love you and think you’re the coolest kid there is — me being one of them! I can’t wait to see all the amazing things you’re going to accomplish,” Rudd wrote.
The actor also sent Brody an autographed “Ant-Man” helmet.
“To my good friend Brody for when he takes on the WORLD!” Rudd wrote.
Ridder said Brody and Rudd also text each other.
Countless companies and people have also contacted the family.
GoPro sent Brody a camera and CVS mailed a summer fun pack.
Ridder said she’s received countless requests for her son’s address so they can send him letters. She reads and checks each one before giving it to her son.
If you want to send him a letter of encouragement mail letters to:
Brody Ridder
PO Box 99
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HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. (AP) — The man charged Tuesday with seven counts of murder for opening fire at an Independence Day parade in suburban Chicago legally bought five weapons, including two high-powered rifles, despite authorities being called to his home twice in 2019 for threats of violence and suicide, police said.
Lake County State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart promised Tuesday that dozens more charges would be sought. He added that the suspect, if convicted of the murder charges, would receive a mandatory life sentence without the possibility of parole.
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 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” there. 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 rifle used in the attack 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.
Police in April 2019 also responded to a reported suicide attempt by the suspect, Covelli said.
Illinois state police, who issue gun owners’ licenses, said that the gunman applied for a license in December 2019, when he was 19. His father sponsored his application.
At the time “there was insufficient basis to establish a clear and present danger” and deny the application, the state police said in a statement.
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.
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. His father, Bob, a longtime deli owner, ran for mayor in 2019.
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 semi-automatic weapons and large-capacity ammunition magazines. 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.
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.
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,” Shapiro said. “But he knows something bad happened.”
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By Michael Tarm, Kathleen Foody and Stephen Groves. Don Babwin, Mike Householder and Mike Balsamo contributed. | https://www.mlive.com/news/us-world/2022/07/fourth-of-july-parade-shooting-suspect-charged-with-7-counts-of-murder.html | 2022-07-06T00:16:52Z | https://www.mlive.com/news/us-world/2022/07/fourth-of-july-parade-shooting-suspect-charged-with-7-counts-of-murder.html | 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.nbcnewyork.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/kelsey-grammer-finally-gives-an-update-on-the-frasier-reboot/3762512/ | 2022-07-06T00:17:04Z | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/kelsey-grammer-finally-gives-an-update-on-the-frasier-reboot/3762512/ | false |
-- ASC10 is an oral small molecule drug candidate, which is in-house discovered and developed, and Ascletis retains full global rights for its development and commercialization
--This IND filing of ASC10 in the U.S. will accelerate Ascletis' global multi-center clinical studies on ASC10 and better position its oral drug pipeline of COVID-19
HANGZHOU, China and SHAOXING, China, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ascletis Pharma Inc. (HKEX: 1672, "Ascletis") today announces that the Investigational New Drug (IND) application of ASC10, an oral inhibitor drug candidate targeting RNA-dependent RNA polymerase (RdRp) for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), has been filed to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) after the Pre-IND consultation.
Targeting RdRp of SARS-CoV-2 virus, ASC10 is an oral small molecule drug candidate for patients with COVID-19. ASC10 is an orally bioavailable, double prodrug of the antiviral nucleoside analog ASC10-A, which demonstrates potent inhibitory effect of RdRp of SARS-CoV-2 virus. ASC10-A demonstrated an excellent in vitro antiviral activity against multiple SARS-CoV-2 virus variants including Omicron in preclinical studies.
Ascletis is committed to developing and manufacturing safe, effective, affordable oral drugs for COVID-19 globally. As a leading biotech company in China, Ascletis has completed IND filing of ASC10, an oral RdRp inhibitor drug candidate for COVID-19 with the U.S. FDA. At the same time, the IND filing of ASC10 in China is proceeding on track.
About Ascletis
Ascletis is an innovative R&D driven biotech listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (1672.HK), covering the entire value chain from discovery and development to manufacturing and commercialization. Led by a management team with deep expertise and a proven track record, Ascletis focuses on three therapeutic areas with unmet medical needs from a global perspective: viral diseases, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and oncology. Through excellent execution, Ascletis rapidly advances its drug pipeline with an aim of leading in global competition. To date, Ascletis has three marketed products, i.e. ritonavir tablets, GANOVO® and ASCLEVIR®, and 20 drug candidates in its R&D pipeline. The most advanced drug candidates include ASC22 (CHB functional cure), ASC10 and ASC11 (oral small molecules for COVID-19 treatment), ASC40 (recurrent glioblastoma), ASC42 (PBC, primary biliary cholangitis), and ASC40 (acne).
For more information, please visit www.ascletis.com.
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KRAMATORSK, Ukraine — The governor of the last remaining eastern province partly under Ukraine’s control urged his more than 350,000 residents to flee as Russia escalated its offensive and air alerts were issued across nearly the entire country.
Gov. Pavlo Kyrylenko said that getting people out of Donetsk province is necessary to save lives and enable the Ukrainian army better to defend towns from the Russian advance.
“The destiny of the whole country will be decided by the Donetsk region,” Kyrylenko told reporters in Kramatrosk, the province’s administrative center and home to the Ukrainian military’s regional headquarters.
“Once there are less people, we will be able to concentrate more on our enemy and perform our main tasks,” Kyrylenko said.
The governor’s call for residents to leave appeared to represent one of the biggest suggested evacuations of the war, although it’s unclear whether people will be willing and safely able to flee. According to the U.N. refugee agency, more than 7.1 million Ukrainians are estimated to be displaced within Ukraine, and more than 4.8 million refugees left the country since Russia’s invasion started Feb. 24.
Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskyy said air alerts were issued Tuesday night in nearly all of the country, in many places after a long period of relative calm during which people searched for an explanation.
“You should not look for logic in the actions of terrorists,” Zelenskyy said in his nightly video address. “The Russian army does not take any breaks. It has one task — to take people’s lives, to intimidate people — so that even a few days without an air alarm already feel like part of the terror.”
Much of the military activity appeared concentrated in Ukraine’s east. The Kramatorsk governor said that because they house critical infrastructure such as water filtration plants, Russia’s main targets are now his city and a city 10 miles to the north, Sloviansk.
Kyrylenko described the shelling as “very chaotic” without “a specific target … only to destroy civilian infrastructure and residential areas.” | https://www.bostonherald.com/2022/07/05/ukrainian-governor-urges-evacuation-of-350000-residents/ | 2022-07-06T00:18:44Z | https://www.bostonherald.com/2022/07/05/ukrainian-governor-urges-evacuation-of-350000-residents/ | 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.
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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.
Police said six people were charged with conspiracy to cause public nuisance at the race. | https://www.binghamtonhomepage.com/news/international/uk-climate-protesters-glue-themselves-to-constable-frame/ | 2022-07-06T00:21:50Z | https://www.binghamtonhomepage.com/news/international/uk-climate-protesters-glue-themselves-to-constable-frame/ | false |
INDIANAPOLIS — The Fourth of July weekend was busy for first responders.
While firefighters from the Indianapolis Fire Department responded to 904 runs, IMPD officers worked to help 15 people that were shot and the families of three who were killed by gun violence.
Those incidents take a toll on first responders.
Young Men inc. wanted to show their appreciation for first responders by providing them with a free meal.
Young Men Inc. is an outreach ministry of Great Commission Church of God, designed to empower African American males, ages 9-16.
While they showed appreciation for first responders through a free meal, they also used it as an opportunity to help kids be more comfortable around them.
"Any time you allow opportunities like this where people can come together, you kind of dial into those fears those concerns and break them apart," Commander Michael Wolley said.
During those conversations first responders are having with kids they discuss what they do in detail.
Police officers also give the kids advice on what they should do if they ever get pulled over, while firefighters discuss fire safety with them.
"We will gladly talk to you let you see the equipment get you an idea of what it looks like and let you see us with our gear on,” Ed Vanvelse an Indianapolis Fire Department Fire Fighter said. “That way, if we end up having to go to a fire at your house you have an idea of what we look like and then not get scared."
These interactions are something that both Young Men Inc. and first responders feel work. For soon-to-be sophomore Jayse Evans, these interactions and conversations have helped change his opinion on first responders and what they do.
"I've seen first responders do bad things,” Evans said. “I always use to think they were bad; I use to think they were bad guys. But now that I am seeing them do good in the community, I am starting to get a soft spot in my heart for them. “
Outcomes like that are what the founder of Young Men Inc. is striving for.
"They all want to go home at the end of the day,” Rev. Malachi Walker said. “Anybody who is pulled over by a police officer they want to go home too at the end of the day. So, this relationship works but we also need to make it work. "
Officers feel fostering these relationships at an early age and having sometimes uncomfortable conversations surrounding violence can be a step toward fixing the problem.
"It's something where we can at least have those conversations,” Wolley said. “Maybe some of the kids here they see something they may feel a little more comfortable having conversations with us. If they have eaten with us before or if they have been at events with us before. So, these are certainly small steps to kind of build towards that bigger picture of reducing crime. "
For more information on Young Men Inc. click here. | https://www.wrtv.com/news/working-for-you/youth-ministry-group-recognizes-first-responders-with-free-meal | 2022-07-06T00:22:21Z | https://www.wrtv.com/news/working-for-you/youth-ministry-group-recognizes-first-responders-with-free-meal | true |
Are Tommee Tippee or BIBS pacifiers best?
If you have a baby or if you have ever had to take care of one, you might be familiar with the importance of the pacifier. The pacifier can help calm down a fussy baby, help them go to sleep or just help with their suck reflex. It is one of the most vital accessories to have in the diaper bag.
Two of the most popular brands for the pacifier are Tommee Tippee and BIBS. They both offer excellent pacifiers, but better price and availability, as well as more options in sizes, make the Tommee Tippee pacifiers a slightly better overall product.
Tommee Tippee pacifier
Tommee Tippee offers a variety of childcare products, including feeding bottles and several kinds of pacifiers designed for different age groups. It’s a U.K. brand, but its pacifiers are made in China, so they’re more affordable than some other international brands. A typical Tommee Tippee pacifier is priced between $9-$15.
Tommee Tippee pacifiers are designed to bend and move to mimic the natural feel of a mother’s nipple. This design lets babies easily get used to the pacifier whether they are breastfeeding or using a feeding bottle. The material used for Tommee Tippee pacifiers is high-quality, food-grade silicone.
Tommee Tippee pacifier pros
- They allow for the baby’s natural jaw development as the pacifiers are designed to be orthodontically correct.
- They’re available for different age groups, letting parents choose from a variety of sizes and types of nipple.
- The natural nipple-like shape of the pacifiers lets babies who breastfeed feel natural and comfortable using them.
Tommee Tippee pacifier cons
- For some smaller or younger babies, the smallest size of Tommee Tippee might not be small enough.
- Some competitors offer microwave-safe sanitizer pods with their pacifiers. Tommee Tippee doesn’t.
Best Tommee Tippee pacifiers
Tommee Tippee Pick-a-Paci Pacifier
This product is designed to be ultra-lightweight, making it comfortable for the baby to use for an extended time. The orthodontic design, including an asymmetrical nipple, allows for natural oral development of the baby.
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Tommee Tippee Every Day Pacifier
This pacifier’s medical-grade silicone nipple is soft, safe and reversible. The curved shield helps protect the baby’s chin and nose and keeps moisture from building up.
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BIBS pacifiers
BIBS pacifiers are designed and made in Denmark. Their price is around $10-$20, but there is a high-end version that is more expensive. The company specializes in pacifiers but also offers other baby-care accessories.
There are four basic pacifier designs offered by BIBS: Couture, whose nipple is orthodontically shaped; Colour, which has a round nipple; Supreme, whose nipple is flat and symmetrical; and De Lux, with a round nipple, a bigger front and a second handle you can write a name on before dropping the baby off at daycare.
BIBS pacifiers pros
- There are a large variety of nipple options.
- The pacifier’s classic design makes it instantly recognizable, offering a premium look.
- The shields used on BIBS pacifiers are made from food-grade material that is free of both polyvinyl chloride, or PVC, and bisphenol-A, or BPA — both of them chemicals that have been linked to health risks.
BIBS pacifiers cons
- Compared to other pacifiers on the market, BIBS pacifiers are more expensive.
- The natural latex pacifiers can become cloudy over time, making them look dirty.
- There are limited sizes.
- The soft and flexible material makes them vulnerable to being torn or bitten by the baby.
Best BIBS pacifiers
BIBS BPA-Free Baby Pacifier Natural Rubber
The natural rubber material allows for a natural feel for the baby and high endurance for maximum longevity. The color might deteriorate over time, but the product will remain safe and clean for use. It is available in several colors.
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The design of the Supreme series is optimized for airflow so the area remains dry. The flat-shaped nipple is ideal for the proper jaw development of the baby.
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Should you get a Tommee Tippee or BIBS pacifier?
Both BIBS and Tommee Tippee pacifiers receive excellent reviews and are popular with parents. BIBS offers great design for its pacifiers, including a ring on the shield that allows the baby to easily hold on or remove the pacifier without help.
Tommee Tippee pacifiers offer more sizes and are more widely available. They are also less expensive and come in different shapes. They also offer extra features such as anti-static and anti-dust properties.
Both Tommee Tippee and BIBS have built a strong reputation through decades of great, quality products, but the lower price, wide availability and more options make Tommee Tippee pacifiers a better choice for most babies.
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As much as he tried to ignore it last season, Kevin Fiala could see the writing on the wall.
Just doing some basic arithmetic, the 25-year-old winter from Switzerland figured the Wild wouldn’t be able to afford him this offseason.
In the end, Wild general manager Bill Guerin flipped Fiala to the Los Angeles Kings last week in a blockbuster move that could alter the trajectory of both franchises.
“I think Kevin has really turned into a special player the past couple of years,” Guerin said last week. “We wish him nothing but the best in Los Angeles.”
Talking to reporters on Tuesday for the first time since the trade, Fiala expressed excitement about his future.
“You kind of realized that it wouldn’t work (with the Wild) and it didn’t,” Fiala said. “It is what it is right now. To be honest, I’m really excited right now for this new chapter.”
Shortly after trading for Fiala last week, Kings general manager Rob Blake signed him to a 7-year, $55.125 million contract.
“When we knew we had an opportunity to get a player of Kevin’s caliber, that took the forefront right away,” Blake said. “We were going to make sure that we got that in place because that would be the biggest improvement to our team.”
Asked why he signed long term with the Kings following the trade, Fiala heaped praise on their growth over the past couple of seasons.
“Just saw a great opportunity,” Fiala said. “They are just getting better and better and got some great young players coming. The future is bright I felt like, so I’m very happy with this.”
Though he had his fair share of ups and down during his time with the Wild — something that resulted in some healthy scratches — Fiala ultimately turned into the gamebreaker former general manager Paul Fenton always believed he could be.
He finished last season with a career-high 33 goals and 52 assists, and maybe more importantly, proved he can be a valuable player in every facet of the game.
“For me, the next step was to be an all-around player,” Fiala said. “You can’t just be offense. You have to be reliable on both sides. I think as the season went on, I got better and better at it. It was more fun to play because coach trusted me more and more.”
Now he is taking his talents elsewhere. What is Fiala going to miss most about his time with the Wild?
“The guys,” he said. “It was a great group of guys there, and I will miss them for sure. On the other hand, I’m very, very excited to join the Kings. I couldn’t be happier.” | https://www.twincities.com/2022/07/05/kevin-fiala-has-no-hard-feelings-toward-wild-excited-about-opportunity-with-kings/ | 2022-07-06T00:26:36Z | https://www.twincities.com/2022/07/05/kevin-fiala-has-no-hard-feelings-toward-wild-excited-about-opportunity-with-kings/ | false |
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM/AP) — The Pennsylvania state budget was due last Thursday, June 30. It is still not done as of Tuesday, July 5, and it will not be finished for at least a couple more days.
Lawmakers left town for the Fourth of July weekend with no spending plan. abc27 is told now that they will come back late Wednesday afternoon and hope to have an actual budget vote on Thursday, July 7 — a week late, but mostly no harm, no foul.
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.
Negotiations continue and are progressing, politicians tell abc27. The state has a record surplus this year, and figuring out how to spend it has caused some snags.
Democratic House Appropriations Chairman Matt Bradford says there is now mostly agreement on an increase in education funding, which was a sticking point, but he said a big problem has been an attempt by Republicans to hold up funding for the University of Pittsburg because of research it does with fetal tissue.
“The dollars are truly for our state students going to our state-related universities. Unfortunately, certain right-wing websites have made an issue out of largely whole cloth and conflated and a bunch of different issues and somehow decided it was appropriate to tie and frankly hold hostage Pennsylvania students to their desire to defund Pitt,” Bradford said.
State Representative Dawn Keefer (R-York/Cumberland) says the Pitt funding is something she’s looking at in the deal.
“You get a hundred percent, you swear an oath that you’re not performing these practices and it’s a win on both sides,” said Keefer.
Lawmakers say the program at Pittsburgh complies with all laws and State Senate Minority Leader Jay Costa says the program is “groundbreaking research” that is “improving the lives of people every day.”
The University of Pittsburgh released a statement last week regarding the budget, saying “The University of Pittsburgh devotes every dollar of the general support appropriation it receives from the state to help support a tuition discount for Pennsylvania students and families. We’re optimistic the legislature will preserve this investment in our students.”
As far as finalizing a budget by Thursday, Bradford said his fingers are crossed that that plan works and Costa believes a deal could be done by Friday.
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 and limits on third-party funding to help counties pay to run elections.
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.
But at some point, the Wolf administration could have to postpone payments to utilities, insurers, suppliers, and landlords, and delay expenditures on such discretionary items as tax credits and grants.
A week’s delay would not have significant consequences for most Pennsylvanians, though.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Many Americans don’t expect to rely on the digital services that became commonplace during the pandemic after COVID-19 subsides, according to a new poll, even as many think it’s a good thing if those options remain available in the future.
Close to half or more of U.S. adults say they are not likely to attend virtual activities, receive virtual health care, have groceries delivered or use curbside pickup after the coronavirus pandemic is over, according to a poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. Less than 3 in 10 say they’re very likely to use any of those options at least some of the time.
Still, close to half also say it would be a good thing if virtual options for health care, for community events and for activities like fitness classes or religious services continue after the pandemic.
“Rather than this either-or, I think we’re more likely to be facing a hybrid future,” said Donna Hoffman, director of the Center for the Connected Consumer at the George Washington School of Business. “People have found convenience in some of these virtual options that just makes sense, and they don’t necessarily have anything to do with like keeping you safe or the pandemic even though they came of age during the pandemic.”
Digital daily routines became the default in 2020 as the nation reacted to the rapidly spreading virus, which prompted lockdowns, closed schools and shuttered businesses. Some substitutions, like online shopping and video conference calling, already existed. Others were reimagined or popularized during the pandemic.
Either way, Hoffman said, there was “rapid” deployment and adoption of virtual services. It was a question of “how are we going to make this work?” she said.
Cornelius Hairston said his family took precautions throughout the pandemic because his wife is a first responder in the health care field.
“We tried to stay in as much as we could and only come out for essentials,” said Hairston, 40, who recently moved to Roanoke, Virginia.
Hairston joked that his twin 4-year-old boys are “COVID babies” who didn’t even go to a grocery store for much of their young lives. The family used delivery services almost exclusively to avoid venturing out to crowded stores. But going forward, he only expects to use them “from time to time.”
For Angie Lowe, the convenience of telemedicine and time saved was reason enough to do it again even though she and her husband returned to doing things in public more than a year ago.
Lowe had her first telemedicine appointment early in the pandemic when feeling “lonely” and “stuck at home” kept her from sleeping well. She was able to talk with the doctor without having to take extra time off of work to drive to and wait in a medical center.
“It was my first telemedicine appointment, but it won’t be my last,” said Lowe, 48, of Sterling, Illinois. “If I can do it, I’m going to do it.”
For many, though, drawbacks outweigh the benefits of relying on digital services in the future. Adults age 50 or older are especially likely to say they are not planning to use the virtual options asked about on the poll going forward, even though many were introduced during the pandemic to protect the at-risk population.
Despite feeling antsy about COVID-19 and infection rates in Phoenix, Tony DiGiovane, 71, said he found curbside pickup at grocery stores and restaurants to be more hassle than they’re worth.
“By the time I picked up the stuff, I needed more stuff,” he said of his grocery orders, and “something’s always missing or wrong” on takeout orders.
Karen Stewart, 63, recognizes the benefits of video calls, but she’s also found them to be limiting. That’s the case in her job organizing after school programming for kids. She also now sees some of her doctors online, one who provides virtual care almost exclusively and another who uses virtual care in between office visits.
She likes that she doesn’t have to drive, but it means a doctor or nurse can’t take her vitals or be “hands on” in her care. It was “scary,” for example, when all of her appointments in the lead-up to a surgery were online, she said.
“When I do that they they can’t take my blood pressure, my pulse. There’s things that a doctor might pick up on that they can’t see online,” said Stewart of Perris, California.
The pandemic created an opportunity to balance in-person and virtual services to support the physical and mental health of older adults, said Alycia Bayne, a principal research scientist at NORC. That “could be particularly beneficial to older adults with different health issues, mobility limitations, people who lack transportation options, people who do not have or live near a robust social networks like family and friends to lean on,” she said.
Still, there remain limitations with technology access, broadband access and digital literacy, which Bayne said may help explain why the poll finds older adults less likely to use digital services after the pandemic.
Despite the age gap on use of services, similar percentages of adults across ages say it’s a good thing for virtual options for health care, for community events and meetings and for activities to continue after the pandemic.
“They recognize the benefits of virtual services, but they’re also ready to start getting back to their pre-pandemic routines,” she said. “The silver lining, of course, is that these services are now available.”
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The poll of 1,001 adults was conducted May 12-16 using a sample drawn from NORC’s probability-based AmeriSpeak Panel, which is designed to be representative of the U.S. population. The margin of sampling error for all respondents is plus or minus 4 percentage points.
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BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Spain is increasing military spending as it works toward meeting a NATO commitment by dedicating 2% of gross domestic product to defense, the government said Tuesday.
Cabinet members approved a one-off expenditure of almost 1 billion euros (around $1.04 billion) for Spain’s Defense Ministry that the government said was needed to cover unexpected expenses produced by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Spain has sent military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine, and deployed more troops and aircraft to NATO missions in Eastern Europe.
NATO leaders agreed at a summit held in Madrid last week to expand their efforts to get all alliance members up to the 2% of GDP mark. Currently, only nine of the Western military alliance’s 30 members meet or surpass that goal.
Spain pledged at a NATO summit held in Madrid last week that it would reach the 2% of GDP goal by 2029. That would mean doubling its budget for military spending from the current 13 billion euros ($13.4 billion) to 26 billion euros ($27 billion) in seven years.
Spain currently spends 1% of its GDP on defense. Only Luxembourg spends a lower percentage of GDP on defense than Spain in the North Atlantic alliance, according to NATO.
The U.S., which provides the bulk of NATO forces, has had a long-standing complaint that several of its European allies don’t pitch it enough. Spain, for example, has tried to compensate for underspending by contributing troops, planes and ships to NATO missions.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February has sparked a rearmament movement across many European countries. Germany, which until now has only spent 1.4% of its GDP on defense, has approved a 100 billion-euro ($107 billion) special fund to strengthen the country’s military.
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said at last week’s summit that the allies have reaffirmed their commitment to the 2% minimum. He said that 19 members have pledged to meet it by 2024, with the remaining five, including Spain, to then follow.
“Two percent is increasingly considered a floor, not a ceiling,” Stoltenberg said at the summit where NATO declared Russia as its top threat and described China’s growing military ambitions as a “challenge.”
Spain’s decision designed to show NATO that it is serious about spending more on its armed forces risks causing friction within its left-wing governing coalition, which doesn’t hold a majority in parliament.
The government’s junior member, United We Can, is firmly opposed more spending on the military sought by Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. The left-wing party has called for a meeting of the coalition to discuss its spending priorities.
Government spokeswoman Isabel Rodríguez said after the Cabinet meeting that the military funding approved Tuesday was adopted “as part of our commitment to a clear and firm response to (the) invasion of Ukraine and to meet the extraordinary costs for our armed forces created by the war.”
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With a bit of glue and spray paint, protesters took action at a gallery at London's Royal Academy of Arts to demand greater government action on climate change.
A group of at least five activists from the group Just Stop Oil spray painted "No New Oil" underneath the painting Copy of Leonardo's The Last Supper and glued their hands to the artwork's frame. The painting depicts the scene from the Bible when Jesus holds his last supper with his Twelve Apostles and tells them that one of them will betray him. The 500-year-old copy of Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece has been attributed to da Vinci student Giampietrino, and painter Giovanni Antonio Boltraffio may have also worked on it.
The protesters that targeted the painting on Tuesday called on their nation's government to commit to immediately ending all new oil and gas licenses in the U.K., according to a video showing the demonstration. They also called on members of the nation's art institutions to support a "peaceful civil resistance," Just Stop Oil said in a statement.
This is just the latest action in a spree of other moves by the U.K. group. Activists from the same organization have recently glued themselves to a painting in Glasgow, to a Vincent Van Gogh painting in London, a painting at the Manchester Art Gallery, and another at the National Gallery in London.
This past weekend six more activists from the same group were arrested following a protest on the track of a Formula 1 race at the Silverstone Circuit in England, according to the BBC.
The group says it's turning to such public displays of protest to pressure global leaders to adhere to promises to cut greenhouse gas emissions in order to curtail global warming.
Global leaders had agreed to limit the world's warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit) by 2100. Scientists say the most catastrophic effects of global warming can be prevented if successful, but the world is not on track to meet that target.
"We have no time left, to say that we do is a lie. We must halt all new oil and gas right now, we will stop disrupting art institutions as soon as the government makes a meaningful statement to do so," Lucy Porter, 47, a former primary teacher from Leeds that participated in the demonstration, said in a statement provided by Just Stop Oil. "Until then, the disruption will continue so that young people know we are doing all we can for them. There is nothing I would rather be doing."
The Royal Academy of the Arts didn't immediately return NPR's request for comment. It's unclear if the painting suffered any damage as a result of the demonstration.
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Recently, in the wake of the Roe v. Wade controversy, my wife Janice Fiamengo published an article for PJ Media asserting that abortion-on-demand is by no means a question of male compulsion but involves the responsibility of the woman herself as a person who possesses individual agency, who can choose whether or not to abort her unborn. A woman is not the helpless victim of ostensive patriarchal domination but a free and responsible agent who can determine her own actions rather than malinger as a servile casualty of male oppression. To think otherwise is merely demeaning, a way of infantilizing and exculpating women for their own decisions.
I’ve received many comments from correspondents who, while agreeing with the tenor of Janice’s arguments, felt that — to cite just two responses — few people are concerned “about this issue with all the dysfunction around us in vastly more important and relevant areas of life,” and that the abortion discussion is “a complete distraction and waste of time [considering] the far more consequential issues of our time.” In my estimation, such reactions bespeak a basic misunderstanding of the matter.
The subject of abortion remains central to the “discussion” since it is the Left’s fundamental sacrament, the hill they don’t intend to die on but to successfully defend in any way they can, legally or illegally. The Bible has warned against this obscenity. The slaughter of the unborn or the newly born is a pagan rite celebrated by the ancient Canaanites who worshipped Moloch, a devouring god venerated by a people for whom life was not a Divine gift. One need not be a believer to take seriously the admonition of Leviticus 18:21: “And thou shalt not let any of thy seed pass through the fire to Molech, neither shalt thou profane the name of thy God: I am the Lord.” Similarly, the “hilled site” on which the Left is encamped is the contemporary version of the biblical Topheth, razed by King Josiah so that “no one might burn his son or his daughter as an offering to Moloch” (2 Kings 23:10). The secular will scoff, and the “idolatrous priests” of the progressivist persuasion will dismiss the injunction as irrelevant, but history bears out the biblical exhortation. Such peoples and nations no longer exist, but Israel, the people of genesis (literally) and the bringers of the Decalogue, has survived.
As noted, the modern Canaanite in his hieratic depravity is still with us, in the guise of the political Left, which does not understand that a nation in the service of Moloch is doomed to extinction, in whatever way we wish to regard the abomination: as a violation of the sacred or as a failure to achieve the population replacement ratio of 2.1 births per woman. Either way, the die is cast. The sequel is irreversible. Moreover, there is another aspect to the crisis that we may fail to consider.
The pro-choice prepossession is merely a fractal representation or aspect of the larger picture, an expression of civilizational decay that follows upon the abrogation of the principle of responsibility, both practical and moral, betokening ignorance of the past, the rejection of the political and social obligation to preserve the culture we have inherited, and indifference to the future. The evils true conservatives deplore — the rise of the totalitarian state, the destruction of the economy, the powerful myth of gender fluidity, the war against the family, the evisceration of marriage, the suffocation of dissent, and the technocratic suppression of the free, self-reliant, bio-spiritual individual — are all related phenomena, of which the indiscriminate exercise of abortion is even perhaps the founding or primary one. As columnist Chris Queen writes, abortion for the Left remains “a moral crusade,” and “Those who fight for life have sacrificed the moral high ground in the calculus of the left.” It is, of course, a twisted calculus and the moral high ground is in this case the slough of moral decadence.
The life of the child and the life of culture, nation, and civilization are inherently one, are, indeed, coterminous. When you kill the unborn, you murder the future, in both the immediate and comprehensive sense. This is why abortion, practiced for selfish or non-medical purposes, or for reasons of mere convenience, remains a central issue. A culture that wilfully aborts its progeny is the same culture that aborts the fundamental principles that ensure its survival; it is a culture that hates its very tenure, that worships the lie, that renounces the axioms of civil decency, mutual respect, and ultimately of personal responsibility for life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
As emeritus law professor Gabriël Moens points out — and he is far from alone — the West has lost its moral compass. Engaged in “implementing a social engineering agenda: abortion on demand … same-sex marriage, euthanasia, shaming of the Western civilisation, denigrating the role of religion in society, compulsory critical race studies, and transgenderism, among others,” the Left is “undermining the rich civilisation of which the West is a beneficiary and keeper.” It has disavowed both the idea and practice of responsibility in the service of life and human flourishing.
The practice of indiscriminate abortion is thus profoundly implicated in “the consequential issues of our time,” a symbol and harbinger of national decline and civilizational collapse. To cite Psalm 106:38, the Left has, in effect, “sacrificed unto the idols of Canaan: and the land was polluted with blood.” Encouraged as a “right” and practiced as an act of personal empowerment, abortion is both a sign of fealty and an offering to the pagan god of self-destruction, signifying — pace my correspondent — a vastly important and relevant area of life. | https://pjmedia.com/columns/david-solway-2/2022/07/05/abortion-a-central-issue-for-our-times-n1610585 | 2022-07-06T00:41:59Z | https://pjmedia.com/columns/david-solway-2/2022/07/05/abortion-a-central-issue-for-our-times-n1610585 | true |
NEW YORK, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Onward Energy today announced that it has entered into a binding agreement to purchase 100% of the cash equity interests in a 1,171 MW operating solar portfolio from Global Atlantic Financial Group ("Global Atlantic"). The portfolio includes 11 projects in 8 states and will be the largest renewable investment in Onward Energy's history, further expanding the company's portfolio to over 6 GW of diverse power generation assets.
Steve Doyon, Onward Energy's Chief Executive Officer, said: "We believe that this acquisition of high quality solar assets is a strong fit with our existing portfolio, consistent with our view of the energy transition and complementary to our growth strategy. Working with Global Atlantic and their exemplary team, we were able to sign the agreement quickly and seamlessly."
Anup Agarwal, Chief Investment Officer of Global Atlantic, said: "This portfolio is part of a diverse set of solar investments that we're proud to have built over the past seven years, and we believe that Onward Energy will be an excellent steward of these assets. We were pleased to reach an agreement and are committed to building our presence in this space as global demand for clean power continues to rise."
Onpeak Capital LLC served as financial advisor and Mayer Brown LLP served as legal advisor to Global Atlantic. Milbank LLP served as legal adviser to Onward.
The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2022, subject to customary closing conditions.
About Onward Energy
Onward Energy is an independent power generator that currently owns and operates over 5 GW of solar, wind, and gas generation projects in the U.S. With 45 projects in 18 states, Onward Energy is a national leader in the clean energy transition, investing in the next generation of reliable, clean technologies that will enable our customers and communities to meet their decarbonization goals faster.
About Global Atlantic
Global Atlantic Financial Group is a leader in the U.S. life insurance and annuity industry, serving the needs of individuals and institutions. With differentiated investment and risk management capabilities, deep client relationships, and a strong financial foundation, the company has established a track record of delivering proven, value-added solutions and long-term growth. Global Atlantic is a majority-owned subsidiary of KKR, a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management across multiple strategies and capital markets solutions. KKR's parent company is KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR).
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Are Tommee Tippee or BIBS pacifiers best?
If you have a baby or if you have ever had to take care of one, you might be familiar with the importance of the pacifier. The pacifier can help calm down a fussy baby, help them go to sleep or just help with their suck reflex. It is one of the most vital accessories to have in the diaper bag.
Two of the most popular brands for the pacifier are Tommee Tippee and BIBS. They both offer excellent pacifiers, but better price and availability, as well as more options in sizes, make the Tommee Tippee pacifiers a slightly better overall product.
Tommee Tippee pacifier
Tommee Tippee offers a variety of childcare products, including feeding bottles and several kinds of pacifiers designed for different age groups. It’s a U.K. brand, but its pacifiers are made in China, so they’re more affordable than some other international brands. A typical Tommee Tippee pacifier is priced between $9-$15.
Tommee Tippee pacifiers are designed to bend and move to mimic the natural feel of a mother’s nipple. This design lets babies easily get used to the pacifier whether they are breastfeeding or using a feeding bottle. The material used for Tommee Tippee pacifiers is high-quality, food-grade silicone.
Tommee Tippee pacifier pros
- They allow for the baby’s natural jaw development as the pacifiers are designed to be orthodontically correct.
- They’re available for different age groups, letting parents choose from a variety of sizes and types of nipple.
- The natural nipple-like shape of the pacifiers lets babies who breastfeed feel natural and comfortable using them.
Tommee Tippee pacifier cons
- For some smaller or younger babies, the smallest size of Tommee Tippee might not be small enough.
- Some competitors offer microwave-safe sanitizer pods with their pacifiers. Tommee Tippee doesn’t.
Best Tommee Tippee pacifiers
Tommee Tippee Pick-a-Paci Pacifier
This product is designed to be ultra-lightweight, making it comfortable for the baby to use for an extended time. The orthodontic design, including an asymmetrical nipple, allows for natural oral development of the baby.
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Tommee Tippee Every Day Pacifier
This pacifier’s medical-grade silicone nipple is soft, safe and reversible. The curved shield helps protect the baby’s chin and nose and keeps moisture from building up.
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BIBS pacifiers
BIBS pacifiers are designed and made in Denmark. Their price is around $10-$20, but there is a high-end version that is more expensive. The company specializes in pacifiers but also offers other baby-care accessories.
There are four basic pacifier designs offered by BIBS: Couture, whose nipple is orthodontically shaped; Colour, which has a round nipple; Supreme, whose nipple is flat and symmetrical; and De Lux, with a round nipple, a bigger front and a second handle you can write a name on before dropping the baby off at daycare.
BIBS pacifiers pros
- There are a large variety of nipple options.
- The pacifier’s classic design makes it instantly recognizable, offering a premium look.
- The shields used on BIBS pacifiers are made from food-grade material that is free of both polyvinyl chloride, or PVC, and bisphenol-A, or BPA — both of them chemicals that have been linked to health risks.
BIBS pacifiers cons
- Compared to other pacifiers on the market, BIBS pacifiers are more expensive.
- The natural latex pacifiers can become cloudy over time, making them look dirty.
- There are limited sizes.
- The soft and flexible material makes them vulnerable to being torn or bitten by the baby.
Best BIBS pacifiers
BIBS BPA-Free Baby Pacifier Natural Rubber
The natural rubber material allows for a natural feel for the baby and high endurance for maximum longevity. The color might deteriorate over time, but the product will remain safe and clean for use. It is available in several colors.
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The design of the Supreme series is optimized for airflow so the area remains dry. The flat-shaped nipple is ideal for the proper jaw development of the baby.
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Should you get a Tommee Tippee or BIBS pacifier?
Both BIBS and Tommee Tippee pacifiers receive excellent reviews and are popular with parents. BIBS offers great design for its pacifiers, including a ring on the shield that allows the baby to easily hold on or remove the pacifier without help.
Tommee Tippee pacifiers offer more sizes and are more widely available. They are also less expensive and come in different shapes. They also offer extra features such as anti-static and anti-dust properties.
Both Tommee Tippee and BIBS have built a strong reputation through decades of great, quality products, but the lower price, wide availability and more options make Tommee Tippee pacifiers a better choice for most babies.
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SPICEWOOD, Texas — The Spicewood community is looking for answers after a golden retriever named Indy who had been missing from a pet boarding facility was found buried on the pet resort property.
The Burnet County Sheriff's Office said Indy went missing on June 29 while staying at Lucki Dogs Resort in Spicewood.
Indy's owners then started working with a nonprofit out of Austin called Trapping, Rescue and Pet Recovery Services (TRAPRS). They found Indy buried on the pet resort property, where he was said to have been missing from.
The sheriff's office and animal control then reported to the scene. The cause of Indy's death is unknown at this time, and an investigation is underway.
The Burnet County Sheriff's Office asks anyone with information on Indy's death or "direct information about Lucki Dogs Resort" to contact them.
KVUE has been in contact with the resort and is still waiting on a statement from them.
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The Los Angeles Sparks have been on roll lately, battling their way to just below .500 after a slow start to the season.
Los Angeles (10-11) has won four of its past five games and a big reason why is the play of All-Star Nneka Ogwumike and free agent signee Liz Cambage.
“I’m happy we’re on a little streak and hope to keep it rolling in July,” Cambage said.
The 6-foot-8 Australian struggled for most of June but os playing much better during the Sparks’ recent run. She has scored in double figures the past four games — something she hadn’t done once since May 31.
During their current winning stretch, the Sparks earned the 500th win in franchise history. The most by any WNBA organization.
The Sparks have also had time over the last few weeks to adjust to interim coach Fred Williams, who took over for Derek Fisher when he was let go on June 7.
“Each game is a step in the right direction,” Ogwumike said, adding that the coaching changes have helped the team and players find their identity individually and collectively. “The coaching staff lets us understand what we’re great at.”
It also has helped that the Sparks have been able to play many of their games at home lately after starting the season with nine of 12 on the road.
“Looking at May, you just got to get to July,” Cambage said. “I was like if we could survive May it would be cool. …I’m proud for us staying together. That first month could have seen teams go the other way.”
Cambage is proving to be a solid complement to Ogwumike, who is having another stellar season. She’s averaging 18.8 points — tied for second most in her career.
The Sparks moved up three spots to No. 6 in the AP WNBA power poll this week.
POWER POLL
This week’s WNBA poll:
1. Chicago (15-5): The Sky have won five straight and eight of nine and are the top team in the league right now with so many offensive options.
2. Las Vegas (15-6): The Aces have dropped four of six after starting the season 13-2. They need to get more consistent play off the bench to help give their starters some rest. Las Vegas’ reserves are averaging about 11 points a game.
3. Connecticut (14-7): The Sun are looking to get off to better starts after being outscored 58-35 in the first quarter in their last two games. .
4. Seattle (13-8): Newly signed post Tina Charles got off to a slow start averaging 5 points and 5 rebounds in her first three games with the Storm.
5. Washington (13-10): The Mystics have gone 3-4 in their past seven games and are winless in the three games that Elena Delle Donne sat out to rest her back during that stretch.
6. Los Angeles (10-11): Lexie Brown has provided stability in the backcourt for the Sparks this season and is averaging a career-best 7.6 points a game.
7. Atlanta (10-11): The Dream are getting healthy and had wins over New York and Seattle last week. Tiffany Hayes played for the first time this season after recovering from a knee injury for the first two months of the season.
8. Minnesota (7-15): The Lynx have been playing better lately and their depth has been a reason why. Five different players have led Minnesota in scoring in the Lynx’s past six games. The Lynx are 4-2 in that stretch.
9. Phoenix (9-14): Skylar Diggins-Smith has had an All-Star season averaging 19.1 points, but the Mercury have had little consistency on offense besides her.
10. New York (8-12): After a solid June, the Liberty have struggled dropping two in a row. New York has two more road games (at Las Vegas and at Phoenix) before the All-Star break.
11. Dallas (9-12): The Wings have struggled with four losses in their last five games; their lone victory was against last-place Indiana.
12. Indiana (5-17): The Fever are getting valuable experience for their rookies and Queen Egbo and NaLyssa Smith have shown flashes of excellence.
PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Ogwumike of Los Angeles was voted the AP Player of the Week. She averaged 21.7 points, 6 rebounds and 2.3 assists to help the Sparks go 3-0. Candace Parker of Chicago, Diggins-Smith of Phoenix and Aerial Powers of Minnesota also received votes.
GRINER UPDATE
Brittney Griner’s trial in Russia began last week and on Monday she sent a letter to President Joe Biden asking him not to “forget about me and the other American Detainees.” The trial will resume Thursday.
MAKING A COMEBACK
Three-time All-Star 3-point champion Allie Quigley left the door open to potentially returning to defend her title in Chicago this weekend.
“I don’t think so, but never say never,” she recently told The AP. “We’ll see. Chicago definitely makes you think a little bit more about it. I haven’t been asked yet.”
Quigley said last year after she won in Las Vegas that she wasn’t going to compete in the contest anymore.
GAME OF THE WEEK:
Team Stewart vs Team Wilson, Sunday. It will be the last All-Star Game for Sue Bird and Sylvia Fowles when the league plays its midseason showcase in Chicago.
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Jan. 6 panel announces next hearing for July 12
(Gray News) - The Jan. 6 panel has announced that it will reconvene its investigation into the U.S. Capitol insurrection Tuesday, July 12.
The committee did not disclose the topic of the hearing.
Last week, former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson’s delivered devastating testimony against former President Donald Trump.
Hutchinson recounted a conversation with Tony Ornato, Trump’s deputy chief of staff for operations, who, she testified, said Trump later grabbed at the steering wheel of the presidential SUV when the Secret Service refused to let him go to the Capitol after the rally.
White House counsel Pat Cipollone was subpoenaed by the committee, who investigators were hopeful would appear Wednesday for a deposition.
The panel also said it would welcome follow-up details from Secret Service members who were with Trump that day.
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Meddux Development Corp. LLC, a contract manufacturer for the life-sciences industry, has opened a new, nearly 22,000-square-foot facility at 6165 Lookout Road in Boulder’s Gunbarrel neighborhood, doubling its footprint compared to its prior operation on Sterling Drive.
Boulder County real estate records show that Meddux, through holding company 6165 Lookout LLC, bought the building last year from Neidecker LLC for just a tad less than $4 million.
With the move, the company has quadrupled its product development area and has doubled its manufacturing footprint, Meddux said in a news release. The Gunbarrel plant also has a 1,500-square-foot cleanroom.
“The Meddux team is excited about the new facility and our continued commitment to the Colorado region,” Meddux president Dave Schechter said in the release. “The new facility allows us to expand upon our highly engineered product development capabilities and manufacturing capacity to support long-term, sustained growth for years to come.”
The latest move comes just a couple of years after the company expanded into the Sterling Drive space and about five years after Meddux was founded.
The company provides engineering design, development, and manufacturing services for the development and production of medical devices, life-sciences, and consumer health-care products.
“The new facility will allow us to grow our customer base and expand offerings to existing customers,” Meddux business development director Margery Parsell said in the release. “It will enable us to continue to fulfill our long-term commitment to deliver these life-saving solutions that enhance patients around the world.”
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NIPOMO, Calif. — Authorities in California are asking people for help to find a teenage girl from Arizona who disappeared last week.
Alilianna Trujillo, 15, is from Arizona but was living with family members in Nipomo for the summer. That town is in San Luis Obispo County, located near the state’s central coast.
Authorities didn't specify where in Arizona she's from.
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Alilianna left a family member’s home in the town on Friday around 1 a.m. and hasn’t been seen since, according to the sheriff’s office.
Authorities have asked residents for any surveillance video that may explain what happened to Alilianna.
It’s unclear if anything suspicious happened to her, but authorities haven’t ruled it out.
She’s described as a 5-foot-4 teen weighing 105 pounds and has red hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a tie-dye shirt and black leggings.
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Hockeyroos remain perfect at World Cup
Two goals in as many minutes has kept the Hockeyroos' 100 per cent winning record in tact at the FIH Women's World Cup in Spain.
The third-ranked Australians beat Belgium 2-0 on Tuesday night (Wednesday AEST) to back up their opening 2-0 victory over Japan.
A maiden international goal for Greta Hayes on 39 minutes opened the scoring and Rebecca Greiner doubled the advantage in the blink of an eye to leave the two-time champions top of Pool D ahead of a clash with world No.16 South Africa tomorrow.
The Belgians went into the contest brimming with confidence having beaten South Africa 4-1 to open their campaign, and the world No.8 nearly took the lead from a penalty corner just before quarter time. But Hockeyroos goalkeeper Aleisha Power made the save to keep scores level.
If just their sixth international of the year, the Australians went close just before halftime through Rosie Malone but the Belgium 'keeper dealt with her first call to action of the night.
A green card to Pauline Leclef in the 38th minute proved pivotal as Katrina Powell's side took full advantage of their extra player advantage.
Jane Claxton sent a searching ball into the attacking circle. Hayes initially jumped over the ball to let it run causing a scramble in the Belgium goalmouth and the Hockeyroos midfielder was first to react.
The Europeans were stunned again when Kaitlin Nobbs fired in another circle entry down the middle. Grace Stewart produced a sublime deflection that saw the ball hit the post and Greiner was perfectly positioned to put in the rebound with a reverse shot.
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WFO EL PASO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Tuesday, July 5, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service El Paso TX
607 PM MDT Tue Jul 5 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of south central
Hudspeth County through 630 PM MDT...
At 606 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12
miles south of Sierra Blanca, moving north at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Sierra Blanca and Quitman Canyon.
This includes Interstate 10 in Texas near mile marker 98, and between
mile markers 100 and 116.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until
this storm passes.
LAT...LON 3093 10532 3095 10546 3122 10550 3118 10518
TIME...MOT...LOC 0006Z 186DEG 9KT 3100 10537
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Heat index values between 105 and 109 expected.
* WHERE...All of north central and northwest Louisiana,
southeast Oklahoma, south central and southwest Arkansas and
east and northeast Texas.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses to occur.
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.
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CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia’s central bank on Tuesday lifted its benchmark interest rate for a third time in three straight months, changing the cash rate to 1.35% from 0.85%.
The Reserve Bank of Australia’s half a percentage point rise was the same size as its June increase.
When the bank lifted the rate by a quarter percentage point at its monthly board meeting in May, it was its first rate hike in more than 11 years.
Increases at the June and July board meetings were widely expected. Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe said in May it was “not unreasonable” to expect the cash rate to climb to 2.5%.
Lowe said on Tuesday that inflation in Australia was high, although not as high as it is in many other countries.
“Global factors account for much of the increase in inflation in Australia, but domestic factors are also playing a role,” Lowe said in a statement.
“Strong demand, a tight labor market and capacity constraints in some sectors are contributing to the upward pressure on prices,” he said, adding that recent floods were also affecting some prices.
The board expected to take further steps “over the months ahead,” he said.
“The size and timing of future interest rate increases will be guided by the incoming data and the board’s assessment of the outlook for inflation and the labor market,” Lowe added.
The Reserve Bank adjusts interest rates to keep inflation within a 2%-3% target band. The latest official inflation data was for the March quarter, when the annual rate rose to 5.1%. That was the highest annual rate since 2001, when a newly introduced 10% federal consumption tax caused a temporary spike.
March quarter inflation was sharply higher than the annual 3.5% rate reported three months earlier. The rise was driven by a surge in fuel and housing costs and damage to crops from floods last year.
Flooding in Sydney and its surrounds since Saturday has further damaged crops in the region and will likely increase prices of some fruits and vegetables.
Inflation data for the June quarter will be released on July 27, raising prospects of another rate hike at the bank’s August board meeting less than a week later.
Lowe forecast last month that inflation would peak at 7% late this year.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers said neither the Reserve Bank nor the Treasury Department was forecasting that rising interest rates would push the Australian economy into recession.
“The way I look at it is our economy is growing, but so are our challenges,” Chalmers said. He said the latest rate hike was “very challenging news for hardworking Australians already doing it tough.”
Australia’s housing market has already responded to the previous rate rises.
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The Gorgosaurus skeleton will highlight Sotheby's natural history auction on July 28, the auction house said.
The Gorgosaurus was an apex carnivore that lived in what is now the western United States and Canada during the late Cretaceous Period. It predated its relative the Tyrannosaurus rex by 10 million years.
The specimen being sold was discovered in 2018 in the Judith River Formation near Havre, Montana, Sotheby's said. It measures nearly 10 feet (3 meters) tall and 22 (6.7 meters) feet long.
All of the other known Gorgosaurus skeletons are in museum collections, making this one the only specimen available for private ownership, the auction house said.
"In my career, I have had the privilege of handling and selling many exceptional and unique objects, but few have the capacity to inspire wonder and capture imaginations quite like this unbelievable Gorgosaurus skeleton," Cassandra Hatton, Sotheby's global head of science and popular culture, said.
Sotheby's presale estimate for the fossil is $5 million to $8 million.
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BOSTON — Former NFL Pro Bowl wide receiver Demaryius Thomas is the latest in a growing list of football players diagnosed with CTE.
His family said Tuesday that researchers found that Thomas, who died in December at age 33, suffered from chronic traumatic encephalopathy. The four-time Pro Bowl wide receiver was dealing with depression, anxiety and other CTE symptoms at the time of his death.
CTE, a degenerative brain disease which can only be diagnosed posthumously, has been found in hundreds of former NFL players as well as semi-pro and high school soccer players. Hall of Fame linebacker Junior Seau had CTE when he died in 2012 of a gunshot wound to the chest.
Hall of Famers Ken Stabler, Frank Gifford and Mike Webster also were diagnosed with CTE.
Boston University CTE Center researchers discovered that Thomas was at stage 2 following a brain study through the Concussion Legacy Foundation. Thomas’ family released the findings of the study.
“Once I became aware of CTE and began to familiarize myself with the symptoms, I noticed that Demaryius was isolating himself and I saw other changes in him,” Katina Smith, Demaryius’ mother, said in a statement. “He was just so young, and it was horrible to see him struggle. His father and I hope all families learn the risks of playing football. We don’t want other parents to have to lose their children like we did.”
Stage 2 CTE is associated with “progressive behavior, cognitive and mood abnormalities.” Family members say Thomas developed depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and trouble with his memory in the years before his death. Stage 4 is the most severe stage of CTE and is usually associated with dementia.
“Like so many that have gone before, we found stage 2 CTE in the brain of Demaryius Thomas. The question I keep asking myself is ‘When will enough be enough?’ When will athletes, parents and the public at large stop ignoring the risks of American football and insist that the game be changed to reduce subconcussive hits?” said Dr. Ann McKee, chief of neuropathology for the VA Boston Healthcare System and director of the BU CTE Center and VA-BU-CLF/UNITE Brain Bank.
CLF co-founder and CEO Dr. Chris Nowinski arranged the study through Thomas’ family.
“The football community would have no idea why so many former players struggle with neurological disorders after their career without the families who say yes to brain donation, so I want to thank Bobby Thomas and Katina Smith — and all families — for their trust in Dr. McKee and this team,” said Nowinski, a former football player at Harvard. “I hope this is a wake-up call to high profile current and former NFL players that CTE is rampant among them, and they need to get involved in creating real solutions. CTE should be their number one off-the-field issue.”
Thomas is one of more than 300 former NFL players who have been diagnosed with CTE by McKee and the BU CTE Center research team.
Thomas’ cause of death has not yet been identified. In 2021, Thomas began experiencing seizures. McKee told ABC News she believes the seizures were due to severe traumatic injuries off the football field, including a car wreck and a fall on stone stairs.
“CTE itself does not cause death. You don’t die from CTE. What CTE does is it changes your behavior and your personality,” McKee said.
Thomas played 10 seasons in the NFL for the Denver Broncos, New York Jets, and Houston Texans. He won a Super Bowl with the Broncos and Peyton Manning following the 2015 season.
Thomas had 724 catches for 9,763 yards and 63 touchdowns.
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Cowboys criticized over deal with gun-themed coffee company
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys sparked criticism on social media Tuesday after announcing a marketing agreement with a gun-themed coffee company with blends that include "AK-47 Espresso," "Silencer Smooth" and "Murdered Out."
The partnership with the Black Rifle Coffee Co. was revealed on Twitter the day after more than a half-dozen people died in a shooting at a Fourth of July parade in suburban Chicago.
It also comes a little more than a month since the Cowboys announced their role in a $400,000 donation to support victims and survivors of the school shooting in Uvalde in South Texas, where 19 students and two teachers died.
The tweet announcing the agreement between "America's Team" and "America's Coffee" drew about 200 comments in the first few hours, most of them critical and suggesting the timing of the announcement was poor.
"Maybe read the room a bit, guys," one person posted, while another wrote, "The Dallas Cowboys just lost one of their biggest fans. Integrity matters."
The Cowboys declined comment.
The tweet links to a contest offering two tickets to a Cowboys home game and a one-year subscription to the coffee company. Most of the company's sales are direct to consumer.
Black Rifle was founded by U.S. Army veteran Evan Hafer, who has made support of veterans one of the tenets of his company.
"BRCC is proud to partner with the Dallas Cowboys, who are strongly committed to our mission of supporting veterans, first responders, and America's men and women in uniform," a Black Rifle spokesman said. "The long-planned announcement was timed to coincide with the Independence Day holiday — America's Team. America's Coffee. America's Birthday."
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones' steadfast support of the military was best illustrated when he was one of the most outspoken NFL owners against players kneeling during The Star-Spangled Banner before games to protest racial injustice and police brutality.
The Black Rifle brand has been popular among conservatives and gun-rights advocates, and the Salt Lake City-based company has ties to Texas. The first brick-and-mortar store opened in San Antonio, where the company has a second corporate office.
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Purdue alum Tiffini Grimes will step into the role of deputy athletics director and senior woman administrator starting in early August.
Grimes, who graduated from Purdue in 2005 with a degree in political science, joins the athletic department after six years with the University of Alabama in the roles of senior deputy director of athletics, senior woman administrator and chief diversity officer, Purdue announced Tuesday.
With Purdue, Grimes will be a program administrator for football, women's basketball and softball, according to a Purdue press release. She will also provide oversight in several department areas including academic services, business, compliance, human resources, student-athlete development, sports medicine and sports performance.
"We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Tiffini Grimes home to Purdue University," Purdue athletic Director Mike Bobinski said in the release. "Tiffini has an exceptional track record of accomplishment and growth in college athletics and is particularly skilled in the numerous emerging trends and areas of focus in our industry. Her level of expertise and experience is nationally recognized, and we look forward to the positive impact Tiffini will have on our student-athletes and entire department as a leader and colleague."
It has been about a year since the introduction of Name, Image and Likeness rules in college sports. The area is one Grimes has experiences with at Alabama; Grimes will join Purdue's NIL working group.
As an undergraduate, Grimes interned with the John Purdue Club and has also worked with the NCAA headquarters.
"I am elated to return to Purdue," Grimes said in the release. "As a proud Boilermaker, it has always been both a dream and goal to serve as a member of the department's staff." | https://www.purdueexponent.org/sports/article_ba97caa4-fc94-11ec-af37-036d28361465.html | 2022-07-06T01:18:18Z | https://www.purdueexponent.org/sports/article_ba97caa4-fc94-11ec-af37-036d28361465.html | true |
CHICAGO, Ill., July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Black Boys Code, an organization that equips Black youth with skills and tools to thrive in technology, opens its newest location in Chicago today, the second location for Black Boys Code USA. Their inaugural event, Black Boys Code Technology Summer Camp, kicks off the expansion with a five-week tech program that aims to equip youth participants, ages 13 to 15, with confidence and problem-solving skills, as well as their digital literacy - all while having fun.
"We're so excited to bring Black Boys Code to Chicago to educate the next generation of scientists, technology professionals and engineers, to fill the diversity gap in STEM and to create a presence for Black youth to learn computer coding skills in the Chicago community," said Bryan Johnson, Chief Executive Officer of Black Boys Code. "Today's youth are savvy tech users of smartphones, tablets and video games, however this will likely be the first time these boys learn about coding and how to code. It's so fulfilling to see a young Black male's eyes light up as he hears and then sees for himself that, yes, he can do it. When we ignite that, we can shape their futures by planting the seeds for them to pursue education and aspire for career opportunities in STEM fields."
Founded in 2015 by Johnson, Black Boys Code is working to fill a growing lack of Black professionals in computers and technology. Through exposure to inclusive workshops, hackathons, summer camps, and after-school programs, they are educating Black youth, ages 8 to 17, to become tomorrow's creators and innovators of technology. Chicago participants will start with introductory computer coding, then additional workshops will be added, including Python, coding video games with Roblox, mBlock, micro:bit, quantum computing, analytical skills sessions and more.
Black Boys Code is about so much more though. It helps youth develop critical problem-solving and leadership skills in a collaborative and supportive environment. In addition, the workshops expose Black boys to Black male industry role models – living proof that success in the computer and technology fields is real, attainable, and can be the norm rather than the exception.
This new Chicago location is Black Boys Code's 13th location; there are 11 locations in Canada and one in Atlanta. The camp and workshops will be held at Gately Park.
Black Boys Code relies on the support of corporate partnerships and volunteers. To find out more, volunteer for the Chicago location in technical or non-technical roles, or register for upcoming workshops, visit www.blackboyscode.com and follow us @blackboyscode on Instagram.
Black Boys Code (www.blackboyscode.com) is committed to developing a generation of young men who see success in technology careers as an option, not an impossibility. With 13 locations throughout Canada and the United States, Black Boys Code is working to fill that gap by educating Black Youth to become tomorrow's creators and innovators of technology through exposure to workshops, summer camps, hackathons, and after-school programs. Learn more on our website and follow us on Instagram @blackboyscode.
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Summer heat drives bugs into homes
WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) - You definitely don’t have to be a meteorologist to know how dry it gets during the summer, and dry weather usually leads to bugs making their way into your home.
Exterminators in Wichita Falls recommend visiting with them to narrow down what you need to keep your house critter free and right now, there are two types of bugs you should be on the lookout for.
“They need to be on the lookout for ants mainly and then if they travel a lot, you’d be surprised how many people bring bed bugs with them and they really don’t know about it,” David Shoop, owner of Shoop’s Texas Termite & Pest Control, said.
Shoop said bed bugs are especially annoying because of how fast they are able to reproduce and spread in your home.
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NEW YORK, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Wells Fargo & Company ("Wells Fargo" or the "Company") (NYSE: WFC) and certain of its officers. The class action, filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, and docketed under 22-cv-03811, is on behalf of a class consisting of all persons and entities other than Defendants that purchased or otherwise acquired Wells Fargo common stock between February 24, 2021 and June 9, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), seeking to recover damages caused by Defendants' violations of the federal securities laws and to pursue remedies under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder, against the Company and certain of its top officials.
If you are a shareholder who purchased or otherwise acquired Wells Fargo common stock during the Class Period, you have until August 29, 2022 to ask the Court to appoint you as Lead Plaintiff for the class. A copy of the Complaint can be obtained at www.pomerantzlaw.com. To discuss this action, contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888.476.6529 (or 888.4-POMLAW), toll-free, Ext. 7980. Those who inquire by e-mail are encouraged to include their mailing address, telephone number, and the number of shares purchased.
Wells Fargo is a diversified financial services company that provides banking, investment, mortgage, and consumer and commercial finance products and services in the U.S. and internationally.
In 2020, Wells Fargo expanded its so-called "Diverse Search Requirement", also referred to as a diverse slate hiring policy, requiring that at least 50% of interview candidates must represent a historically underrepresented group with respect to at least one diversity dimension (including race/ethnicity, gender, LGBTQ, veterans, and people with disabilities) for most posted roles in the U.S. with total direct compensation greater than $100,000 per year. In addition, at least one interviewer on the hiring panel must represent a historically underrepresented group with respect to at least one diversity dimension.
The complaint alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and misleading statements regarding the Company's business, operations, and compliance policies. Specifically, Defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Wells Fargo had misrepresented its commitment to diversity in the Company's workplace; (ii) Wells Fargo conducted fake job interviews in order to meet its Diverse Search Requirement; (iii) the foregoing conduct subjected Wells Fargo to an increased risk of regulatory and/or governmental scrutiny and enforcement action, including criminal charges; (iv) all of the foregoing, once revealed, was likely to negatively impact Wells Fargo's reputation; and (v) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
On May 19, 2022, the New York Times published an article entitled "At Wells Fargo, a Quest to Increase Diversity Leads to Fake Job Interviews". Citing discussions with "seven current and former Wells Fargo employees", including Joe Bruno, a former executive in the Company's wealth management division, the article reported, in relevant part, that "[f]or many open positions, employees would interview a 'diverse' candidate", but that "often, the so-called diverse candidate would be interviewed for a job that had already been promised to someone else." The article further reported that Mr. Bruno was fired after "complain[ing] to his bosses" about the practice.
On this news, Wells Fargo's common stock price fell $0.44 per share, or 1.04%, over two trading sessions, closing at $41.67 per share on May 20, 2022.
On June 6, 2022, Reuters published an article entitled "Wells Fargo pauses diverse slate hiring policy after reports of fake job interviews." The article reported that "Wells Fargo . . . is pausing a hiring policy that requires recruiters to interview a diverse pool of candidates, after the New York Times reported such interviews were often fake and conducted even though the job had already been promised to someone else." The same article also reported that "[t]he bank also plans to conduct a review of its diverse slate guidelines, Chief Executive Officer Charles Scharf told staff on Monday, according to a memo seen by Reuters."
Then, on June 9, 2022, the New York Times published an article entitled "Federal Prosecutors Open Criminal Inquiry of Wells Fargo's Hiring Practices." The article reported that federal prosecutors are investigating whether Wells Fargo violated federal laws by conducting fake job interviews in order to meet the Company's Diverse Search Requirement. The article also revealed that, since the New York Times' May 19, 2022 article focusing on the bank's wealth management business, "another 10 current and former employees have shared stories about how they were subject to fake interviews, or conducted them, or saw paperwork documenting the practice", and that "sham interviews occurred across multiple business lines, including its mortgage servicing, home lending and retail banking operations."
That same day, Wells Fargo issued a press release entitled "Wells Fargo response to New York Times article", which confirmed that "[e]arlier this week, the [C]ompany temporarily paused the use of its diverse slate guidelines", and that, "[d]uring this pause, the [C]ompany is conducting a review so that hiring managers, senior leaders and recruiters fully understand how the guidelines should be implemented – and so we can have confidence that our guidelines live up to their promise."
Following these disclosures, Wells Fargo's common stock price fell $3.68 per share, or 8.62%, over the following two trading sessions, closing at $38.99 per share on June 13, 2022.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com
CONTACT:
Robert S. Willoughby
Pomerantz LLP
rswilloughby@pomlaw.com
888-476-6529 ext. 7980
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Parents of boy found alone after Highland Park parade shooting were among those killed
HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. - The parents of a little boy who was found alone after a mass shooting at the Highland Park Independence Day parade were identified as two of the victims killed after a gunman opened fire on the crowd.
Community members rushed the little boy to safety, and cared for him in while the search for his family started.
His parents, Irina and Kelvin McCarthy were residents of highland park, and were shot and killed during the parade Monday.
Irina was 35 years old, and Kevin was 37.
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According to a GoFundMe account started by community members, their little boy is just 2 years old.
He was reunited with his grandparents Monday, but is now left in an unimaginable position.
Forty-five people were injured or killed in the attack, which was thought to have been planned by the alleged gunman, Robert Crimo III, for several weeks.
On Tuesday, the Lake County Coroner's Office identified six of the seven victims who died in the attack, which included Irina and Kevin.
- Katherine Goldstein, 64, of Highland Park
- Irina McCarthy, 35, of Highland Park
- Kevin McCarthy 37, of Highland Park
- Jacquelyn Sundheim, 63, of Highland Park
- Stephen Straus, 88, of Highland Park
- Nicolas Toledo-Zaragoza, 78, of Morelos, Mexico
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-- ASC10 is an oral small molecule drug candidate, which is in-house discovered and developed, and Ascletis retains full global rights for its development and commercialization
--This IND filing of ASC10 in the U.S. will accelerate Ascletis' global multi-center clinical studies on ASC10 and better position its oral drug pipeline of COVID-19
HANGZHOU, China and SHAOXING, China, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ascletis Pharma Inc. (HKEX: 1672, "Ascletis") today announces that the Investigational New Drug (IND) application of ASC10, an oral inhibitor drug candidate targeting RNA-dependent RNA polymerase (RdRp) for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), has been filed to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) after the Pre-IND consultation.
Targeting RdRp of SARS-CoV-2 virus, ASC10 is an oral small molecule drug candidate for patients with COVID-19. ASC10 is an orally bioavailable, double prodrug of the antiviral nucleoside analog ASC10-A, which demonstrates potent inhibitory effect of RdRp of SARS-CoV-2 virus. ASC10-A demonstrated an excellent in vitro antiviral activity against multiple SARS-CoV-2 virus variants including Omicron in preclinical studies.
Ascletis is committed to developing and manufacturing safe, effective, affordable oral drugs for COVID-19 globally. As a leading biotech company in China, Ascletis has completed IND filing of ASC10, an oral RdRp inhibitor drug candidate for COVID-19 with the U.S. FDA. At the same time, the IND filing of ASC10 in China is proceeding on track.
About Ascletis
Ascletis is an innovative R&D driven biotech listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (1672.HK), covering the entire value chain from discovery and development to manufacturing and commercialization. Led by a management team with deep expertise and a proven track record, Ascletis focuses on three therapeutic areas with unmet medical needs from a global perspective: viral diseases, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and oncology. Through excellent execution, Ascletis rapidly advances its drug pipeline with an aim of leading in global competition. To date, Ascletis has three marketed products, i.e. ritonavir tablets, GANOVO® and ASCLEVIR®, and 20 drug candidates in its R&D pipeline. The most advanced drug candidates include ASC22 (CHB functional cure), ASC10 and ASC11 (oral small molecules for COVID-19 treatment), ASC40 (recurrent glioblastoma), ASC42 (PBC, primary biliary cholangitis), and ASC40 (acne).
For more information, please visit www.ascletis.com.
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BOSTON — A letter written by Alexander Hamilton in 1780 and believed stolen decades ago from the Massachusetts state archives is going back on display — though not exactly in the room where it happened.
The Founding Father’s letter was the featured piece at the Commonwealth Museum’s annual July Fourth exhibit, Secretary of the Commonwealth William Galvin’s office said. It was the first time the public got a chance to see it since it was returned to the state after a lengthy court battle.
It was featured alongside Massachusetts’ original copy of the Declaration of Independence.
Hamilton, the first Secretary of the Treasury who’s been getting renewed attention in recent years because of the hit Broadway musical that bears his name, wrote the letter to the Marquis de Lafayette, the French aristocrat who served as a general in the Continental Army.
Dated July 21, 1780, it details an imminent British threat to French forces in Rhode Island.
“We have just received advice from New York through different channels that the enemy are making an embarkation with which they menace the French fleet and army,” Hamilton wrote. “Fifty transports are said to have gone up the Sound to take in troops and proceed directly to Rhode Island.”
It’s signed “Yr. Most Obedt, A. Hamilton, Aide de Camp.”
The letter was forwarded by Massachusetts Gen. William Heath to state leaders, along with a request for troops to support French allies, Galvin’s office said.
The letter was believed to have been stolen during World War II by a state archives worker, then sold privately.
It resurfaced several years ago when an auctioneer in Virginia received it from a family that wanted to sell it. The auction house determined it had been stolen and contacted the FBI. A federal appeals court ruled in October that it belonged to the state. | https://www.bangordailynews.com/2022/07/05/news/new-england/long-missing-alexander-hamilton-letter-put-on-public-display/ | 2022-07-06T01:28:51Z | https://www.bangordailynews.com/2022/07/05/news/new-england/long-missing-alexander-hamilton-letter-put-on-public-display/ | true |
The fossilized skeleton of a T. rex relative that roamed the earth about 76 million years ago will be auctioned in New York this month, Sotheby's announced Tuesday.
The Gorgosaurus skeleton will highlight Sotheby's natural history auction on July 28, the auction house said.
The Gorgosaurus was an apex carnivore that lived in what is now the western United States and Canada during the late Cretaceous Period. It predated its relative the Tyrannosaurus rex by 10 million years.
The specimen being sold was discovered in 2018 in the Judith River Formation near Havre, Montana, Sotheby's said. It measures nearly 10 feet (3 meters) tall and 22 (6.7 meters) feet long.
All of the other known Gorgosaurus skeletons are in museum collections, making this one the only specimen available for private ownership, the auction house said.
"In my career, I have had the privilege of handling and selling many exceptional and unique objects, but few have the capacity to inspire wonder and capture imaginations quite like this unbelievable Gorgosaurus skeleton," Cassandra Hatton, Sotheby's global head of science and popular culture, said.
Sotheby's presale estimate for the fossil is $5 million to $8 million.
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Adyen financial technology platform supports Fast Retailing move to strengthen omnichannel payments.
AMSTERDAM, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Adyen (AMS: ADYEN), the financial technology platform of choice for leading companies, has been chosen by Fast Retailing, operator of UNIQLO, to power payments for the brand's in-store and online checkout in multiple markets.
The integration with Adyen removes the need for multiple supplier contracts, allowing UNIQLO to easily consolidate and reconcile payments information across multiple channels. This single platform gives UNIQLO the flexibility to do faster rollouts of omnichannel services.
"We're pleased to enable Fast Retailing in implementing a truly customer-centric structure that uses innovation to provide a great UNIQLO experience," said Pieter van der Does, co-founder and CEO of Adyen. "It's exciting to shop in a UNIQLO store in Amsterdam and know you'll have the same checkout experience in other markets. We're excited to enable Fast Retailing in using innovation to offer a truly customer-centric omnichannel experience that underscores the exceptional service shoppers have come to expect from the UNIQLO brand."
About Adyen
Adyen (AMS: ADYEN) is the financial technology platform of choice for leading companies. By providing end-to-end payments capabilities, data-driven insights, and financial products in a single global solution, Adyen helps businesses achieve their ambitions faster. With offices around the world, Adyen works with the likes of Facebook, Uber, H&M, eBay, and Microsoft. The cooperation with Fast Retailing as described in this merchant update underlines Adyen's continuous growth with current and new merchants over the years.
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National The latest on the investigation into the Highland Park July Fourth shooting Facebook Twitter Flipboard Email July 5, 20225:03 PM ET Heard on All Things Considered David Schaper The latest on the investigation into the Highland Park July Fourth shooting Listen · 4:01 4:01 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1109883806/1109883807" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Here's the latest on the July Fourth parade attack in Highland Park, Ill., where seven people were killed by a shooter using a high-powered rifle. Facebook Twitter Flipboard Email
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NEW YORK, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Wells Fargo & Company ("Wells Fargo" or the "Company") (NYSE: WFC) and certain of its officers. The class action, filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, and docketed under 22-cv-03811, is on behalf of a class consisting of all persons and entities other than Defendants that purchased or otherwise acquired Wells Fargo common stock between February 24, 2021 and June 9, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), seeking to recover damages caused by Defendants' violations of the federal securities laws and to pursue remedies under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder, against the Company and certain of its top officials.
If you are a shareholder who purchased or otherwise acquired Wells Fargo common stock during the Class Period, you have until August 29, 2022 to ask the Court to appoint you as Lead Plaintiff for the class. A copy of the Complaint can be obtained at www.pomerantzlaw.com. To discuss this action, contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888.476.6529 (or 888.4-POMLAW), toll-free, Ext. 7980. Those who inquire by e-mail are encouraged to include their mailing address, telephone number, and the number of shares purchased.
Wells Fargo is a diversified financial services company that provides banking, investment, mortgage, and consumer and commercial finance products and services in the U.S. and internationally.
In 2020, Wells Fargo expanded its so-called "Diverse Search Requirement", also referred to as a diverse slate hiring policy, requiring that at least 50% of interview candidates must represent a historically underrepresented group with respect to at least one diversity dimension (including race/ethnicity, gender, LGBTQ, veterans, and people with disabilities) for most posted roles in the U.S. with total direct compensation greater than $100,000 per year. In addition, at least one interviewer on the hiring panel must represent a historically underrepresented group with respect to at least one diversity dimension.
The complaint alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and misleading statements regarding the Company's business, operations, and compliance policies. Specifically, Defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Wells Fargo had misrepresented its commitment to diversity in the Company's workplace; (ii) Wells Fargo conducted fake job interviews in order to meet its Diverse Search Requirement; (iii) the foregoing conduct subjected Wells Fargo to an increased risk of regulatory and/or governmental scrutiny and enforcement action, including criminal charges; (iv) all of the foregoing, once revealed, was likely to negatively impact Wells Fargo's reputation; and (v) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
On May 19, 2022, the New York Times published an article entitled "At Wells Fargo, a Quest to Increase Diversity Leads to Fake Job Interviews". Citing discussions with "seven current and former Wells Fargo employees", including Joe Bruno, a former executive in the Company's wealth management division, the article reported, in relevant part, that "[f]or many open positions, employees would interview a 'diverse' candidate", but that "often, the so-called diverse candidate would be interviewed for a job that had already been promised to someone else." The article further reported that Mr. Bruno was fired after "complain[ing] to his bosses" about the practice.
On this news, Wells Fargo's common stock price fell $0.44 per share, or 1.04%, over two trading sessions, closing at $41.67 per share on May 20, 2022.
On June 6, 2022, Reuters published an article entitled "Wells Fargo pauses diverse slate hiring policy after reports of fake job interviews." The article reported that "Wells Fargo . . . is pausing a hiring policy that requires recruiters to interview a diverse pool of candidates, after the New York Times reported such interviews were often fake and conducted even though the job had already been promised to someone else." The same article also reported that "[t]he bank also plans to conduct a review of its diverse slate guidelines, Chief Executive Officer Charles Scharf told staff on Monday, according to a memo seen by Reuters."
Then, on June 9, 2022, the New York Times published an article entitled "Federal Prosecutors Open Criminal Inquiry of Wells Fargo's Hiring Practices." The article reported that federal prosecutors are investigating whether Wells Fargo violated federal laws by conducting fake job interviews in order to meet the Company's Diverse Search Requirement. The article also revealed that, since the New York Times' May 19, 2022 article focusing on the bank's wealth management business, "another 10 current and former employees have shared stories about how they were subject to fake interviews, or conducted them, or saw paperwork documenting the practice", and that "sham interviews occurred across multiple business lines, including its mortgage servicing, home lending and retail banking operations."
That same day, Wells Fargo issued a press release entitled "Wells Fargo response to New York Times article", which confirmed that "[e]arlier this week, the [C]ompany temporarily paused the use of its diverse slate guidelines", and that, "[d]uring this pause, the [C]ompany is conducting a review so that hiring managers, senior leaders and recruiters fully understand how the guidelines should be implemented – and so we can have confidence that our guidelines live up to their promise."
Following these disclosures, Wells Fargo's common stock price fell $3.68 per share, or 8.62%, over the following two trading sessions, closing at $38.99 per share on June 13, 2022.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com
CONTACT:
Robert S. Willoughby
Pomerantz LLP
rswilloughby@pomlaw.com
888-476-6529 ext. 7980
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WFO EL PASO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Tuesday, July 5, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service El Paso TX
647 PM MDT Tue Jul 5 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of east central
Hudspeth County through 715 PM MDT...
At 647 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 18
miles northeast of Sierra Blanca, moving northwest at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Sunset Ranches.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until
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Mississippi Judge denied abortion clinic request to block “trigger” law
JACKSON, Miss. (WCBI) – In two days most abortions in Mississippi will be banned.
Tuesday afternoon, Judge Debbra K. Halford denied a request by Mississippi’s only abortion clinic to block Mississippi’s “trigger” law from going into effect.
Jackson Women’s Health Organization filed suit last week seeking an injunction based on a 1998 Mississippi Supreme Court Ruling which says the state constitution invokes a right to privacy that includes an implied right to choose whether to have an abortion.
In 2007, the legislature passed a “trigger ban” that would prohibit most abortions if Roe v. Wade were to be overturned.
The ban would go into effect 10 days after a published determination from Mississippi’s Attorney General.
Lynn Fitch published the determination Monday, June 27th.
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OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Justin Rohloff is a UNO freshman and a marine.
"I was sitting at a bar and I was trying to talk to the old guys and try to see, 'Hey, like I'm trying to figure this out.' I'm just, you know, venting my stressors at life."
He is currently a reservist, but before that he spent three years on active duty.
"And it just so happened that I was at the bar that the military-connected resource director was at," said Rohloff.
And the rest, as they say, was history.
"I came in here and I think one of the first things he said about me was 'He's sharp,'" said Rohloff.
However, transitioning from the fast-paced military back to life as a civilian and college student isn't easy for some.
“For me personally, yeah, there was a there was a big change in it. You're not you're not going 100 miles an hour," said Rohloff.
That's where UNO's Military-Connected Resource Center steps in.
The space located in the student center helps to nurture a more inclusive environment for military-affiliated students.
Dr. Harley Barmore is the resource center's director.
"I just finished up 21 and a half years in the Air Force," said Barmore.
He says he wasn't done serving after he retired as a lieutenant colonel.
"You're talking about a group of people who are putting their lives on the line for something that's bigger than they are and they want to use the benefits they've rightly earned in a most efficient manner," said Barmore.
He argues that not taking advantage of your veteran education benefits is a wasted opportunity.
"You're leaving money out on the table that you worked hard for," said Barmore.
Military-connected students will find more than just community at the resource center.
They'll also find quiet space to work on assignments, tutors from the writing center and mental health resources.
Barmore says the center even puts on events throughout the school year.
And what’s the purpose of it all?
"Getting students engaged, making them feel part of a bigger community. Making them feel like they fit in. That they're part of something that's this life betterment; that is going to college and getting an education and learning about the world around them. We're all part of that," said Barmore
If you're a veteran who is on the fence about using your education benefits, here's some advice from someone who used to be in your situation.
"Come have a conversation," said Rohloff. "We will do our best to connect you and make sure that you are achieving your potential. All you got to do is walk in the door and you're going to be greeted with family."
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Parents of boy, 2, found alone at parade shooting among dead
Aiden McCarthy’s photo was shared across Chicago-area social media groups in the hours after the Fourth of July 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 Illinois 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 family said Irina McCarthy’s parents would care for the boy going forward.
Four 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 also wounded 30.
Police say the gunman in suburban Chicago fired more than 70 rounds with an AR-15-style gun, then evaded capture with a disguise. Death toll rises to seven.
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 advisor, 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 of years ago during an earlier visit to Highland Park. The newspaper reported that he was struck by three bullets Monday and died at the scene.
He wasn’t sure whether 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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Delivering proton therapy to patients seated upright improves access to care
FLINT, Mich. , July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The McLaren Proton Therapy Center is poised to become the first in the world to deliver proton therapy to patients with Leo Cancer Care's ground-breaking upright treatment technology. In a landmark agreement, Leo Cancer Care will install two upright units at the McLaren Proton Therapy Center in Flint, Michigan, with the first patients set to receive care via the innovative treatment delivery system within the next two years upon receipt of FDA's clearance for the technology.
"The goal of Leo Cancer Care and McLaren Proton Therapy Center's collaboration is to bring proton therapy to more patients, and we know there are clear advantages with proton therapy," said Stephen Towe, CEO, Leo Cancer Care. "The McLaren Proton Therapy Center is well positioned to become the first to potentially treat patients with the revolutionary Leo Cancer Care technology."
Towe noted research highlighting that upright positioning results in less organ movement during treatment. It also creates better communication channels between the patient and clinician. Proton therapy delivers highly targeted doses of radiation to cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue, reducing side effects, and resulting in successful outcomes. Benefits of delivering radiation therapy to patients seated in an upright position include comfort and a better patient experience compared to laying down on a table.
The McLaren Proton Therapy Center, part of the Karmanos Cancer Institute at McLaren Flint, is already the largest proton center in Michigan. The new Leo Cancer Care technology will increase patient throughput, improving access to proton therapy for patients afflicted with cancer in Michigan and beyond.
"McLaren and Karmanos are committed to delivering world-class, comprehensive cancer care right in Genesee County," said Chris Candela, president and CEO of McLaren Flint. "The aim of our innovative partnership with Leo Cancer Care is to provide greater access to proton therapy for patients throughout Michigan and around the globe." The inclusion of the LEO Cancer Care Technology and expansion of the McLaren Proton Therapy Center is part of a larger project to grow and improve McLaren Flint's Comprehensive Cancer Program.
McLaren has ordered two 'Marie™' units from Leo Cancer Care, with both fitting into an area earmarked for a single conventional rotating gantry (where patients lay horizontally) at its existing proton center.
Towe explained: "Once we saw the site, we explained we could add a dividing wall through the middle of the room and put two of our treatment devices in the same space that they were originally going to have one conventional gantry. It effectively doubles patient throughput from the same footprint."
With the equipment taking up half the space, and effectively half the cost of conventional radiotherapy units, the agreement has important commercial and economic benefits for the healthcare provider.
Marie, Leo's comprehensive solution for upright particle therapy, is named after physicist and chemist Marie Curie, who spearheaded research into radioactivity.
It features dual-energy diagnostic quality CT at the treatment isocenter to enable state of the art adaptive therapy; a stationary fixed beam delivery system that will improve reliability, beam parameters and accuracy while at the same time reducing maintenance costs; and a sophisticated patient positioning system, allowing for imaging, and treating of all particle therapy-specific anatomical sites in the upright position.
In addition, less shielding is required and there are advantages in terms of installation, maintenance and running costs.
The installation will help increase patient flow through McLaren's existing proton therapy center as part of its routine care delivery and treatment of patients with lung, breast and prostate cancers.
The technology brings a new dimension to cancer treatment by keeping the radiation beam fixed and slowly rotating the patient while seated in an upright position.
This means the units – which are a quarter the size of conventional proton therapy machines - have a significantly smaller footprint to make optimum use of healthcare space.
The shift away from rotating a large radiation generation source around a patient, to keeping the radiation source fixed and slowly rotating the patient, also reduces cost of equipment and construction.
"McLaren will realize a sizable capital cost reduction by implementing the LEO Cancer Care upright positioning and imaging system instead of our present three story, one hundred plus ton, rotating gantry solution" said Daniel Medrano, Co- Director of Research and Development for the McLaren Proton Therapy System.
Underlining the benefits of the Marie system, which has previously been used in research applications, Towe said: "What this shows very clearly is that you can utilize space more effectively with a fixed beam and fit more of these treatment rooms into the same space, and as a result have more beam time to treat patients."
"Two treatment rooms double the patient throughput; it is great for the hospital and great for patients because it will deliver more patient capacity at the McLaren Proton Therapy Center."
With the building planning and project delivery schedule now under way, the aim is to be treating patients with these upright machines within two years upon receipt of FDA's clearance for the technology.
The equipment does not currently have a CE mark in the EU, or an FDA 510k clearance in the US, but Leo is in the process of acquiring those regulatory approvals, which will be in place prior to the installation at the Flint site.
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BRODHEADSVILLE, Pa. - Pennsylvania State Police say a man stole a lawn tractor from the outside of a store in Monroe County and used it to drive away from the scene.
Police say the lawn tractor was displayed in the front of Tractor Supply in Brodheadsville.
The man cut through some heavy metal wire and a wheel lock to take possession of the lawn mower, state police said.
Police say he then drove it from the scene.
The lawn tractor is valued at almost $4,400.
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Jewell Loyd rained 3s, Gabby Williams turned steals into fast-break buckets while Ezi Magbegor and Tina Charles comprised a dominant duo inside to lead the Storm to one of their best performances of the season.
Loyd scored 25 points — one shy of her season high, Williams tallied 14 points, six rebounds and two steals, Magbegor had 12 points and 11 rebounds and Charles (13 points and eight rebounds) nearly had a double-double for Seattle, which beat the Indiana Fever 95-73 Tuesday night in front of 2,585 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.
It was a resurgent performance for Loyd, who scored fewer than 10 points in five of the previous seven games after tallying double digits in 12 of the first 13 this season.
During last Friday’s 73-57 win against Indiana at Climate Pledge Arena, the four-time WNBA All-Star had six points and she scored nine in a 90-76 loss at Atlanta on Sunday.
This time, the Fever had no defense for Loyd, who connected on 9 of 19 shots, including 4 of 10 on three-pointers. She also had three assists and three steals in 29 minutes.
Loyd, who began the game with a three-pointer, had nine points in the first quarter when the Storm led 23-16 after the first quarter. And she had 14 in the first half to carry Seattle to a 44-35 lead.
The Storm, which entered the game with an 11-1 record when leading or tied at halftime, put the game away in the third while outscoring the Fever 33-23.
Seattle led 77-58 to start the fourth quarter and was never seriously challenged the rest of the way.
Breanna Stewart finished with 12 points, six rebounds, three assists and three blocks for the Storm (14-8), which concludes their three-game road trip Thursday in Los Angeles.
Kelsey Mitchell led Indiana (5-18) with 21 points.
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— Briann January and Sue Bird, who are retiring after the season, were honored by the Indiana Fever during a pregame ceremony. Lin Dunn, the former Storm coach who drafted Bird and led Indiana to the 2012 WNBA title with January, presented both players with a framed poster commemorating their careers.
— Stewart won the WNBA Western Conference Player of the Month award for June. She averaged 22.0 points, 7.6 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game while helping the Storm to a 7-4 record in 11 games. It’s the first time this season and the third time during her career in which Stewart has won the award, previously receiving the recognition in May 2021 and July 2018. | https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/storm/jewell-loyd-leads-the-way-as-storm-cruise-to-road-win-over-fever/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all | 2022-07-06T02:01:28Z | https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/storm/jewell-loyd-leads-the-way-as-storm-cruise-to-road-win-over-fever/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all | false |
NEW YORK, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Enservco Corporation ("Enservco" or the "Company") (NYSE: ENSV) and certain of its officers. The class action, filed in the United States District Court for the District of Colorado, and docketed under 22-cv-01267, is on behalf of a class consisting of all persons and entities other than Defendants that purchased or otherwise acquired Enservco securities between May 13, 2021 and April 18, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), seeking to recover damages caused by Defendants' violations of the federal securities laws and to pursue remedies under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder, against the Company and certain of its top officials.
If you are a shareholder who purchased or otherwise acquired Enservco securities during the Class Period, you have until July 19, 2022 to ask the Court to appoint you as Lead Plaintiff for the class. A copy of the Complaint can be obtained at www.pomerantzlaw.com. To discuss this action, contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888.476.6529 (or 888.4-POMLAW), toll-free, Ext. 7980. Those who inquire by e-mail are encouraged to include their mailing address, telephone number, and the number of shares purchased.
Enservco, through its subsidiaries, provides well enhancement and fluid management services to the onshore oil and natural gas industry in the United States.
Recently, the Company has employed several tactics in an apparent effort to strengthen its balance sheets. For example, in August 2020, Enservco's Board of Directors approved a transaction to, inter alia, exchange 50% of the Company's subordinated debt with Cross River Partners, L.P. ("Cross River Partners"), a related party. Enservco's Chief Executive Officer, Defendant Richard A. Murphy, is managing member of Cross River Capital Management, LLC, the general partner of Cross River Partners. On February 3, 2021, Enservco exchanged the remaining 50% of its subordinated debt with Cross River Partners. In addition, the Company awarded a warrant to Cross River Partners to purchase up to 150,418 additional shares of the Company's common stock in the future at an exercise price of $2.507 per share.
Moreover, during the second quarter of 2021, Enservco amended payroll tax returns originally filed for the third and fourth quarters of 2020 to claim refundable Employee Retention Credits ("ERCs")—a type of tax credit provided for under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the "CARES Act")—for those periods.
The complaint alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and misleading statements regarding the Company's business, operations, and compliance policies. Specifically, Defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Enservco had defective disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting; (ii) as a result, there were errors in Enservco's financial statements relating to, inter alia, its transactions with Cross River Partners and accounting for ERCs; (iii) accordingly, the Company would need to restate certain of its financial statements and delay the filing of its 2021 annual report with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"); (iv) the Company downplayed the true scope and severity of its financial reporting issues; (v) accordingly, the Company could not file its delayed 2021 annual report with the SEC within its initially represented timeline; and (vi) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
On March 28, 2022, Enservco disclosed in an SEC filing that it had "concluded that the Company's previously issued condensed consolidated financial statements as of and for the quarters ended March 31, 2021, June 30, 2021 and September 30, 2021" (collectively, the "Relevant Periods") "should no longer be relied upon largely because of the Company's accounting for a conversion of debt to equity with a related party," namely, Cross River Partners. The Company further advised that it had "misinterpret[ed the] eligibility for certain employee retention tax credits under relevant provisions of the [CARES Act]" and would "amend its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the Relevant Periods to reflect restatements of its condensed consolidated financial statements for the Relevant Periods."
On this news, Enservco's stock price fell $0.45 per share, or 12.3%, to close at $3.21 per share on March 28, 2022.
On March 31, 2022, Enservco disclosed in an SEC filing that it could not timely file the Company's annual report on Form 10-K with the SEC for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2021 because the Company was "in the process of restating [its] financial statements and preparing amendments to its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filings for the Relevant Periods, which must be completed prior to the completion and filing of the [Company]'s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2021."
On this news, Enservco's stock price fell $0.21 per share, or 7.78%, to close at $2.49 per share on April 1, 2022.
On April 4, 2022, Enservco disclosed in an SEC filing that its Chief Financial Officer, Defendant Marjorie A. Hargrave, "is departing the Company and will no longer be an executive officer and employee of the Company effective April 22, 2022."
On this news, Enservco's stock price fell $0.19 per share, or 7.48%, to close at $2.35 per share on April 5, 2022.
On April 11, 2022, Enservco filed amended quarterly reports with the SEC for the Relevant Periods, each of which reported adjusted net losses that increased, and adjusted other income that decreased, significantly for their respective periods.
Then, on April 18, 2022, Enservco disclosed in an SEC filing that the Company "will not be filing its Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 within the 15-day extension period provided by the Company's 12b-25 filing" because it "intends to [again] amend its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the Relevant Periods to reflect restatements of its condensed consolidated financial statements for the Relevant Periods."
On this news, Enservco's stock price fell $0.38 per share, or 10.47%, to close at $3.25 per share on April 19, 2022.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com
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Jensen TM, Bowen GL, King EL. J. Fam. Violence 2022; 37(3): 407-421.
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(Copyright © 2022, Holtzbrinck Springer Nature Publishing Group)
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10.1007/s10896-021-00274-5
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Although individual and family strengths have been found to impact family maltreatment risk, optimal approaches to their assessment are lacking. To substantiate the utility of holistically assessing multiple strengths among active-duty Air Force members (i.e., Airmen) who might be at risk of perpetrating family maltreatment, the current study aimed to identify latent patterns of personal and family strengths among Airmen and assess associations with family maltreatment perpetration. A representative a sample of 30,187 Airmen from the 2011 Air Force Community Assessment Survey was used to identify patterns across latent-factor scores representing unit leader support, informal support, family functioning, individual fitness, and personal resilience. Latent profile analysis was conducted to extract an optimal number of response patterns and estimate associations with family maltreatment perpetration. A five-profile solution was optimal, representing patterns marked by low (10%), below average (26%), mixed (16%), above average (36%), and high (12%) levels of personal and family strengths. Predicted probabilities of family maltreatment among families not identifying as stepfamilies were 39%, 21%, 14%, 10%, and 8% across low, below average, mixed, above average, and high patterns, respectively. Among stepfamilies (20% of sample), predicted probabilities were 49%, 29%, 21%, 15%, and 12%, respectively. FINDINGS encourage a holistic assessment of personal and family strengths among Airmen. The Personal and Family Strengths Inventory, which was developed to gauge these strengths, can position practitioners well to engage Airmen in conversations around strengths and growth opportunities for the purposes of service planning aimed at preventing family maltreatment.
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Along with the Fourth of July barbecues and fireworks, families went to the movies to kick off the long holiday weekend.
The box office grossed more than $190 million — making it one of the most successful holiday weekends for cinemas this year.
Box office debuts included the regency era rom-com "Mr. Malcom's List" and the animated family favorite "Minions: The Rise of Gru." "Minions" made an estimated $125 million — the most of any July Fourth weekend debut in Hollywood.
The success of Universal's most recent "Minions" movie follows the box office wins of other major movie sequels and franchises like "Top Gun: Maverick" and "Jurassic World: Dominion." Each movie made more than $100 million in their opening weekends. While more audiences are headed back to movie theaters, many are also streaming from the comfort of their own homes.
Hulu's action fantasy film "The Princess" debuted Friday, as did the second half of the fourth season of Netflix's "Stranger Things." The retro sci-fi action series garnered more than 286 million hours of viewership in its opening weekend.
As the long holiday weekend comes to a close, the summer blockbuster season will continue with this week's highly anticipated release of Marvel's "Thor: Love and Thunder."
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By WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Mason Smith
The 2022 World Games, which starts July 7 in Birmingham, gives an opportunity for athletes to shine in front of people all around the world.
As is custom with such events, the Games will conclude with a ceremony honoring the spirit of competition. The closing ceremony features artists including the legendary Lionel Richie, former American Idol winner Ruben Studdard and rap artist Yung Bleu.
When Yung Bleu takes the stage, however, he’ll be sharing it with members of the Divine 9: historically Black fraternities and sororities.
“The World Games has never featured the Divine 9,” said Steppers Coordinator Leon Moody Sr. “So this would be the very first time and it’s happening right here in the state of Alabama.”
Moody said he was approached by Movement Coordinator Faith Lenhart and Youth Choir Director Megan Rudolph about putting together a step team made of Alabamians.
Most steppers participating in the event are students who attend Miles College or are local to Birmingham, but for Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, the team is mostly made of students from the University of Alabama.
“Moody reached out to me saying they needed Sigmas for the World Games,” said John White. “And I took the opportunity to reach out and recruit more fraternity brothers.”
White is a UA graduate, and he is leading the Phi Beta Sigma step team.
“It’s something that I really want to do,” White said. “I feel like it was a great opportunity for myself as well as my fellow brothers in Tuscaloosa.”
One of those fraternity brothers is UA senior Fa’Marlon Mobley Jr.
“I never imagined performing on a stage this big,” Mobley said. “Not many people get this opportunity, so when it comes you just have to take it.”
Mobley said he’s most looking forward to sharing the experience with his father and fellow fraternity brother, Fa’Marlon Mobley Sr., as well as any children he may have in the future.
The closing ceremony is happening July 17 from 8 to 10 p.m. in Birmingham’s Protective Stadium. Tickets are still available and start at around $40 before fees. See what’s available right here. | https://www.wvua23.com/alabama-students-performing-in-world-games-closing-ceremony/ | 2022-07-06T02:16:51Z | https://www.wvua23.com/alabama-students-performing-in-world-games-closing-ceremony/ | true |
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NEW YORK, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Teladoc Health, Inc. ("Teladoc" or the "Company") (NYSE: TDOC) and certain of its officers. The class action, filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, and docketed under 22-cv-04687, is on behalf of a class consisting of all persons and entities other than Defendants that purchased or otherwise acquired Teladoc securities between October 28, 2021 and April 27, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), seeking to recover damages caused by Defendants' violations of the federal securities laws and to pursue remedies under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder, against the Company and certain of its top officials.
If you are a shareholder who purchased or otherwise acquired Teladoc securities during the Class Period, you have until August 5, 2022 to ask the Court to appoint you as Lead Plaintiff for the class. A copy of the Complaint can be obtained at www.pomerantzlaw.com. To discuss this action, contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888.476.6529 (or 888.4-POMLAW), toll-free, Ext. 7980. Those who inquire by e-mail are encouraged to include their mailing address, telephone number, and the number of shares purchased.
Teladoc provides virtual healthcare services in the U.S. and internationally through Business-to-Business and Direct-to-Consumer ("D2C") distribution channels. The Company offers its customers various virtual products and services addressing, among other medical issues, mental health through its BetterHelp D2C product, and chronic conditions.
Teladoc touts itself as "the first and only company to provide a comprehensive and integrated whole person virtual healthcare solution that both provides and enables care for a full spectrum of clinical conditions[.]" Despite recent market concerns over new entrants to the telehealth field, such Amazon.com, Inc. and Walmart Inc., the Company has continued to assure investors of the Company's dominant market position in the industry.
In fact, as recently as February 2022, Teladoc forecasted full year ("FY") 2022 revenue of $2.55 - $2.65 billion, as well as adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization ("EBITDA") of $330 - $355 million, on anticipated continued growth through its competitive advantages.
The complaint alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and misleading statements regarding the Company's business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, Defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) increased competition, among other factors, was negatively impacting Teladoc's BetterHelp and chronic care businesses; (ii) accordingly, the growth of those businesses was less sustainable than Defendants had led investors to believe; (iii) as a result, Teladoc's revenue and adjusted EBITDA projections for FY 2022 were unrealistic; (iv) as a result of all the foregoing, Teladoc would be forced to recognize a significant non-cash goodwill impairment charge; and (v) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
On April 27, 2022, Teladoc announced its first quarter ("Q1") 2022 financial results, including revenue of $565.4 million, which missed consensus estimates by $3.23 million, and "[n]et loss per share of $41.58, primarily driven by [a] non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $6.6 billion or $41.11 per share[.]" Additionally, the Company revised its FY 2022 revenue guidance to $2.4 - $2.5 billion and adjusted EBITDA guidance to $240 - $265 million "to reflect dynamics we are currently experiencing in the [D2C] mental health and chronic condition markets." On a conference call with investors and analysts that day to discuss Teladoc's Q1 2022 results, Defendants largely attributed the Company's poor performance, revised FY 2022 guidance, and $6.6 billion non-cash goodwill impairment charge to increased competition in its BetterHelp and chronic care businesses.
On this news, Teladoc's stock price fell $22.48 per share, or 40.15%, to close at $33.51 per share on April 28, 2022.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com
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Road rage get the best of you? Here's how to keep your cool while driving
Drivers swerve erratically while on their phones or dart dangerously around other cars. The blare of horns keeps you on edge as traffic backs up. It's enough to test anyone's patience.
In some cases, these feelings may lead to road rage, aggressive driving that's caused from stress or anger behind the wheel.
It often happens when drivers feel slighted, such as another car abruptly cutting them off, said Ryan Martin, psychology professor and associate dean for the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay.
Some people express their anger on the road such as speeding around a car or pulling over to get into a fight, said Martin, author of "Why We Get Mad: How to Use Your Anger for Positive Change."
"Because they're angry, frustrated and irritated, they make worse decisions than they would otherwise make," he said, "and all of those bad decisions can lead to accidental injury, harm or death."
Others bring the stress that they're feeling at home or work while driving, and something small can trigger them to drive aggressively, said Emanuel Robinson, a psychologist and practice lead and senior research scientist for the Center of Human Performance and Safety at Battelle. The organization is a nonprofit that focuses on applied science and technology research.
The power of anonymity
Many drivers feel they are anonymous on the road, which leads them to take actions they would not otherwise do, Robinson said.
"A person wouldn't just walk to the front of a line he just got into," he said. "It would be very unusual."
Oftentimes people adopt a persona while driving that is more aggressive and ruder than what is socially acceptable because they don't think they're identifiable and they won't see the other drivers again.
Drivers can also have a false sense that certain actions, such as slamming on brakes to slow down and then speeding away, are easy and safe to do, Martin said.
"The irony is that it's not safe at all," he said, "and there are very real consequences that can emerge."
Calming your road rage
When angry, you often have a difficult time looking at a situation from a different perspective, Robinson said. In those moments, start by taking a deep breath and not responding immediately, he said.
There is also this notion where you assume the worst in others and blame their personality, Robinson said, versus attributing flaws in yourself to outside factors.
"This person cut me off because they're a bad person," he said. "But if I cut someone off, I made a mistake."
Listening to calming music or podcasts while driving can be relaxing as well, Robinson said. It's difficult to get angry when enthralled in a podcast because you're focused on listening to it, he said.
Lastly, if traffic jams on highways create anger and stress, try taking an equivalent route on local roads with fewer cars if possible, Robinson said.
Planning ahead
If you notice a pattern of aggressive driving, you should come up with coping strategies before hitting the road, Martin said.
"Driving is one of the worst times to try and deal with your anger because you're not thinking clearly," he said.
Drivers can plan out how they're going to react in advance, Martin said. For example, if another driver cuts them off, they're going to tell themselves they're the kind of person who lets it go, he said.
Additionally, leave earlier when driving to a destination to limit the stress that can come from running late, Martin added.
If you find yourself behind schedule, take deep breaths and avoid thoughts such as, "The traffic is going to ruin my day," he said.
"Yes, this is frustrating, but it's actually only going to delay me," Martin said to tell yourself, "and that's not the worst thing in the world." | https://www.wisn.com/article/road-rage-can-overcome-even-the-best-drivers-here-s-how-to-keep-your-cool-while-driving/40508642 | 2022-07-06T02:24:43Z | https://www.wisn.com/article/road-rage-can-overcome-even-the-best-drivers-here-s-how-to-keep-your-cool-while-driving/40508642 | true |
Posted: July 5, 2022 Categories: Videos A video titled “Robert Crimo Archive Footage” features some creepy images and graphics (and poetry) of the suspected shooter in today’s mass shooting in Illinois The Post Millennial Clips Published July 4, 2022 Share this:PrintEmailGabTelegramTweet | https://fromthetrenchesworldreport.com/a-video-titled-robert-crimo-archive-footage-features-some-creepy-images-and-graphics-and-poetry-of-the-suspected-shooter-in-todays-mass-shooting-in-illinois/304280 | 2022-07-06T02:26:06Z | https://fromthetrenchesworldreport.com/a-video-titled-robert-crimo-archive-footage-features-some-creepy-images-and-graphics-and-poetry-of-the-suspected-shooter-in-todays-mass-shooting-in-illinois/304280 | false |
PLATTEVILLE, Wis., July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nationwide – Southwest Health Center ("Southwest Health"), a healthcare provider in Platteville, Wisconsin, experienced a data security incident that may have involved the personal and protected health information belonging to certain current and former employees and listed dependents/beneficiaries and individuals who sought medical treatment or services at Southwest Health. Letters have been mailed to the potentially impacted individuals, notifying them about this incident and the steps they can take to protect themselves.
On January 11, 2022, Southwest Health discovered a potential data security incident impacting certain systems. Upon discovering of the incident, Southwest Health immediately took steps to secure its network and engaged cybersecurity experts to perform a forensic investigation. The investigation revealed that certain personal information may have been accessed or acquired without authorization. Southwest Health initiated a comprehensive review of the potentially impacted information. Based on the investigation, the affected personal and protected health information included names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, driver's license or state identification card numbers, financial account numbers, medical information, and/or health insurance information.
Although Southwest Health is not aware of misuse of any information impacted by this incident, on July 5, 2022, Southwest Health provided notice to potentially affected individuals about this incident, including information about steps they can take to protect their personal and protected health information. Southwest Health also offered complimentary credit monitoring and identity theft restoration services.
In addition, Southwest Health has established a toll-free call center to answer questions about the incident and address related concerns. Representatives are available Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM Central Time at 1-833-423-2983 or https://response.idx.us/southwesthealth.
The privacy and protection of personal and protected health information is our top priority. We deeply regret any inconvenience or concern this incident caused.
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Aussie tennis legend Mark Philippoussis slams Nick Kyrgios as a bad influence on kids and reveals game plan that can beat the bad boy of Wimbledon
- Mark Philippoussis isn't a fan of how Nick Kyrgios conducts himself on court
- The 2003 Wimbledon finalist believes Kyrgios need to control his emotions
- Tactics such as applauding errors or tanking games have been condemned
Australian tennis legend Mark Philippoussis has fired an ace at Nick Kyrgios, declaring he is a bad influence on kids - before revealing his blueprint for beating the controversial star.
Philippoussis, 45, - who made the final of Wimbledon in 2003, losing to Swiss superstar Roger Federer - pointed out impressionable young tennis fans are watching Kyrgios' every move.
Be it applauding errors, arguing with chair umpires or 'tanking' games to halt his opponents' momentum, Kyrgios' gamesmanship at Wimbledon has irked many - including the man they call 'Scud.'
'I don't mind people getting upset at a line call, or questioning something or smashing a racket, that's going to get it out of your system but I think it's the constant stuff that opponents have to deal with,' Philippoussis said in an extraordinary rant.
'Kids are watching, man, they can hear things, they've got the mics on the court ... you have to think about these things.'
Australian tennis legend Mark Philippoussis has fired an ace at Nick Kyrgios, declaring he is a negative influence (pictured at Wimbledon)
Philippoussis, 45, went onto outline a blueprint to unsettle Kyrgios on court (pictured)
Philippoussis, who was a consultant for Greek star Stefanos Tsitsipas at the All England Club, saw first hand in the third round from the players box just how effective Kyrgios' tactics can be.
Kyrgios got under the skin of the fifth seed, and demanded chair umpire Damien Dumusois default his rival after Tsitsipas smashed a ball into the crowd in frustration, narrowly missing spectators.
It was a match full of tension, with Kyrgios - who on Tuesday was hit with allegations he assaulted his ex-girlfriend Chiara Passari by ACT Police - winning in four sets.
Tsitsipas later said Kyrgios was 'evil' and accused him of bullying.
Quizzed on Kyrgios' disruptive approach, Philippoussis explained the tactics he would adopt against his fellow countryman.
'Nick probably takes three seconds to serve every single time. If I played him, I would go to the towel, I'd put my hand up and I'd wait,' he told the Sydney Morning Herald.
Kyrgios' battle against Stefanos Tsitsipas was undoubtedly the most talked-about match of the tournament so far (pictured) - and Philippoussis was advising the Greek world No.5
Kyrgios' drama-free performance (pictured) versus Brandon Nakashima differed greatly to his antics against Stefanos Tsitsipas in the third round
Kyrgios, 27, has been accused of assaulting his ex-girlfriend Chiara Passari (pictured together)
'He wouldn't like that but that's what I would do because I don't want to be rushed.'
He later stated Kyrgios' talent is obvious, he just needs to be stay focused mentally.
Kyrgios is scheduled to play Chile's Cristian Garin on Court One from 11.45pm on Wednesday (AEST) for a spot in the semi-finals.
The winner will play the victor of the other quarter-final between Rafael Nadal and Taylor Fritz. | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-10985795/Aussie-tennis-legend-Mark-Philippoussis-slams-Nick-Kyrgios-bad-influence-kids.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-07-06T02:26:27Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-10985795/Aussie-tennis-legend-Mark-Philippoussis-slams-Nick-Kyrgios-bad-influence-kids.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | true |
BRAINTREE, Mass. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Massachusetts Lottery's "MassCash" game were:
06-07-13-23-30
(six, seven, thirteen, twenty-three, thirty)
BRAINTREE, Mass. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Massachusetts Lottery's "MassCash" game were:
06-07-13-23-30
(six, seven, thirteen, twenty-three, thirty) | https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-MassCash-game-17286453.php | 2022-07-06T02:26:43Z | https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-MassCash-game-17286453.php | false |
Is Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham's campaign ad on the Opportunity Scholarship accurate?
Each day you're seeing campaign ads ahead of the November election--mostly targeted on the race for governor.
We've heard from many of you about one of them saying the math doesn't add up.
The ad in question involves Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and the Opportunity Scholarship.
The scholarship came with a bunch of fanfare as it offers free college for pretty much every New Mexican.
In a campaign ad for Lujan Grisham, a woman appears in the ad saying she was able to become a nurse because of the scholarship. It takes two years to become a nurse.
“I promised my parents I'd become a nurse, but I couldn't have done it without the Governors Opportunity Scholarship. Nursing school is completely free," said Carla Osborn, the woman in the campaign ad.
But the legislation was enacted just four days ago. So how can someone in a matter of days become a nurse?
“It's possible because our governor has put in the commitment to New Mexicans that college should be tuition free,” said Stephanie Rodriguez, New Mexico’s Higher Education Secretary.
Rodriguez told Target 7 that the opportunity scholarship was created in 2020.
That's when the legislature set aside $10 million in the budget and they did it again the next year with another $22 million.
But they never passed formal legislation creating it until now.
"We needed the Opportunity Scholarship Act to make sure we had the policy in place,” said Rodriguez.
Target 7 dug deeper into the nurse Carla Osborn. According to the governor's campaign she started nursing school in 2017 two years before the governor was sworn into office.
Rodriguez said that Osborn received some of the opportunity scholarship money in her final semester.
She graduated at the end of 2021.
She has said publicly and on social media that she would not have graduated without the scholarship.
The ad says Osborn is from Portales. It shows her driving to work at a hospital and sitting in the front of it chatting with the governor.
Target 7 found that hospital is in Santa Rosa which would be about a two-hour commute from Portales.
The governor's campaign acknowledged Osborn doesn't actually work there.
Target 7 also discovered Osborn works as a nurse at the Curry County Detention Center. She started there in March.
We called her there on the phone and she said she is still in nursing school. We wanted to interview her but she never responded to our requests. | https://www.koat.com/article/is-gov-michelle-lujan-grishams-campaign-ad-on-the-opportunity-scholarship-accurate/40519739 | 2022-07-06T02:32:54Z | https://www.koat.com/article/is-gov-michelle-lujan-grishams-campaign-ad-on-the-opportunity-scholarship-accurate/40519739 | true |
Police in Cottage Grove are asking for the public’s help in finding whoever left racist flyers at multiple houses in the city.
“The group these flyers direct people to is linked to white supremacy,” Police Chief Pete Koerner wrote on Facebook. “While the information in these flyers isn’t illegal, we agree that it is disturbing. The Cottage Grove Police Department is here to protect all of our neighbors of all races, genders, religions, etc.”
Residents who have information about the flyers or security footage of someone dropping them off are asked to contact police at 651-439-9381.
The Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations said the flyers were left in plastic baggies weighed down by rice.
“We condemn this attempt to spread racist conspiracy theories in our state and urge political, religious and community leaders to speak out forcefully against the growing white supremacist threat faced by our nation,” Executive Director Jaylani Hussein said. | https://www.twincities.com/2022/07/05/cottage-grove-police-investigate-racist-flyers-left-at-homes/ | 2022-07-06T02:36:28Z | https://www.twincities.com/2022/07/05/cottage-grove-police-investigate-racist-flyers-left-at-homes/ | false |
By GRANT SCHULTE, CLAIRE SAVAGE and HARM VENHUIZEN
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.
Katherine Goldstein’s husband described her as an easygoing travel companion who was always game to visit far-flung locales.
“She didn’t complain,” Craig Goldstein told The New York Times. “She was always along for the ride.”
Goldstein was a mother of two daughters in their early 20s, Cassie and Alana. She attended the parade with her older daughter so that Cassie could reunite with friends from high school, Craig Goldstein, a hospital physician, told the newspaper.
Dr. Goldstein said his wife had recently lost her mother and had given thought to what kind of arrangements she might want when she dies.
He recalled that Katherine, an avid bird watcher, said she wanted to be cremated and to have her remains scattered in the Montrose Beach area of Chicago, where there is a bird sanctuary.
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Schulte reported from Omaha, Nebraska. Savage reported from Chicago. Venhuizen reported from Madison, Wisconsin. Associated Press reporter Christopher Weber contributed from Los Angeles. | https://www.twincities.com/2022/07/05/parents-of-boy-2-found-alone-at-parade-shooting-among-dead/ | 2022-07-06T02:36:46Z | https://www.twincities.com/2022/07/05/parents-of-boy-2-found-alone-at-parade-shooting-among-dead/ | true |
NAPLES, Fla., July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A lawsuit has been filed on behalf of the estate of Mary Billman against Big Olaf Creamery, LLC in the Listeria outbreak linked to this company's ice cream. Mrs. Billman's estate is represented by Marler Clark, the Listeria lawyers, and local counsel Scott Weinstein. The lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Complaint #8:22-cv-01514
On January 18, 2022, Mrs. Billman was in the State of Florida, visiting her daughter who lives in Hollywood, Florida. On this date, at the Big Olaf's Creamery ice cream parlor located at 3350 Bahia Vista in Sarasota, Florida, Mrs. Billman consumed ice cream that had been manufactured, distributed, and sold by the Defendant Big Olaf. The ice cream that Mrs. Billman consumed on this date was contaminated by Listeria monocytogenes.
Mrs. Billman's symptoms persisted, and on January 27, 2022, she woke up with a fever over 103 degrees. Her daughter called an ambulance and Mrs. Billman was rushed to the emergency department at Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood, Florida, where she soon began treatment for a septic illness.
Over the course of the next two days, Mrs. Billman's organs began to shut down due to her septic illness. By the time her family was able to see her again, she was unconscious. She would never regain consciousness, and died on January 29, 2022, leaving behind her husband, the Plaintiff; three daughters named Kelli Mitsdarfer, Kara Gray, and Richelle Brown; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
On July 2, 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced the preliminary results of an epidemiologic investigation conducted into the Listeria monocytogenes illnesses of 23 people who live, or who lived prior to their deaths, in 10 different states. The investigation into these illnesses had shown that that the cause of the outbreak was Big Olaf's ice cream products.
"What is shocking is that the Listeria linked to the outbreak was present in this ice cream beginning in 2021, this shows a complete failure to keep the manufacturing facility clean and in good repair," said food safety lawyer, Bill Marler.
The first case of illness in the outbreak experienced onset of symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes infection in January 2021. Illnesses occurred sporadically over the course of the year and a half since the first case became ill, continuing to cause illnesses through June of 2022. Due to the delay in symptom onset and illness reporting, the total number of people sickened in this outbreak is not yet known.
The 10 states where cases in this outbreak live, including the number of cases in each state, are as follows: Florida (12), Colorado (1), Georgia (1), Illinois (1), Kansas (1), Massachusetts (2), Minnesota (1), New Jersey (1), New York (2), Pennsylvania (1). Among the 10 cases who did not live in Florida, 8 of them had traveled to Florida in the month before onset of symptoms. This outbreak investigation is on-going.
The Marler Clark Listeria lawyers have unmatched experience representing victims of Listeria. Our Listeria lawyers have represented thousands of victims of notable Listeria outbreaks such as the 2011 Jensen Farms Listeria outbreak where over 33 people died, the 2010 Sangar Fresh Cut Produce Listeria outbreak, the 2007 Whittier Farms Listeria outbreak, the 2012 Marte brand Fescolina ricotta salata cheese Listeria outbreak, the 2015 Blue Bell Ice Cream Listeria outbreak, the 2016 Dole Lettuce Listeria outbreak and the 2017 Vulto Creamery Listeria outbreak. We are presently assisting in a Listeria outbreak in South Africa that sickened over 1,000 and killed over 200.
Marler Clark has represented countless Listeria victims and is the only firm in the nation with a practice focused exclusively on plaintiff foodborne illness litigation.
If you believe you are part of this outbreak fill out the Marler Clark contact form or call toll-free at 800-884-9840. There is no cost to you.
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NEW YORK, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of HUMBL, Inc. ("HUMBL" or the "Company") (OTCMKTS: HMBL). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether HUMBL and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
HUMBL began trading publicly on November 12, 2020, after a reverse merger with Tesoro Enterprises, Inc. HUMBL failed to disclose that the HUMBL Pay App did not have the basic functionality promised to investors and that several of the Company's hyped international business partnerships had a very low chance of contributing material revenues to the Company's bottom line. The Company also sold a series of highly speculative unregistered securities called BLOCK Exchange Traded Index ("ETX") products. These products purported to "simplify digital asset investing" for customers seeking exposure to cryptocurrency investments. In reality, these were unregistered securities that were collateralized by a variety of highly speculative and risky digital assets. On April 25, 2022, the price of HUMBL common stock hit a low of $0.11 per share, down from a price high of $6.84 during the Class Period. Likewise, the price of BLOCK ETX has dropped over 87% from its height during the Class Period and has not recovered.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com
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Politico reports 'recession talk surges' from Washington to Wall Street despite Biden's reassurances
'There's nothing inevitable about a recession,' President Biden told reporters about the economy in June
Politico published an article Monday which warned that despite President Joe Biden’s attempts to reassure the public and investors that a recession is not inevitable, "He is an increasingly lonely voice."
"From Wall Street to Washington, whispers about a coming economic slump have risen to nearly a roar as the Federal Reserve ramps up its battle against the highest inflation in four decades," economics reporter Victoria Guida wrote in "No More Whispers: Recession Talk Surges in Washington."
Many in finance and the media have warned about a potential recession for months, with Bloomberg publishing a piece in May arguing that the Federal Reserve likely expected a recession back then.
"Fed Chair Jerome Powell has begun saying the quiet part out loud," Guida wrote. "The central bank is willing to tolerate a recession if it means getting inflation under control."
"While Biden has publicly backed Powell’s efforts, raising expectations of a recession are compounding the administration’s economic woes as Democrats head into congressional elections this year," she continued.
President Biden has stated publicly that a recession is not inevitable. "There’s nothing inevitable about a recession," Biden said when asked by a reporter last month. "Don’t make things up," he told the reporter.
DEMOCRAT GOVERNOR ACKNOWLEDGES LIKELIHOOD OF ECONOMIC RECESSION, SAYS ‘BRING IT ON’
However, Politico’s reporting contradicts Biden’s rhetoric on inflation. "Across the nation, the leading topic of economic conversation — high inflation — is swiftly morphing into growing certainty of a coming recession," she wrote. "White House allies are bracing for it. Republican lawmakers are trumpeting that a downturn is inescapable."
As for leaders in finance and industry, "Wall Street analysts are increasingly building it into their forecasts. And business leaders have rapidly moved from muted fears to openly chattering about an economic slump during investor discussions and inside their companies."
Guida noted that "foreboding questions loom large: Does the U.S. need a recession to tame inflation? How soon? And will the Fed continue raising rates even if the country enters a downturn until inflation retreats?"
"Michael Feroli, the chief U.S. economist at JPMorgan Chase, said a downturn could even start as soon as this quarter, with recent data showing that consumer spending — the biggest driver of GDP — is beginning to slow," she wrote.
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Guida noted that Feroli said, "Things are looking like we’re losing altitude pretty quickly."
"The government confirmed last week that the economy shrank in the first three months of the year — and the Atlanta Fed’s economic growth tracker is pointing to the increased chances of a second-quarter contraction," she wrote.
Inflation and a slowing economy can negatively affect Democrats in the 2022 midterm elections, pundits say. | https://www.foxnews.com/media/politico-reports-recession-talk-surges-washington-wall-street-biden-reassurances | 2022-07-06T02:48:49Z | https://www.foxnews.com/media/politico-reports-recession-talk-surges-washington-wall-street-biden-reassurances | true |
Highland Park Fourth of July parade shooting victims identified: Who were they?
A seventh victim that was killed during the Highland Park July Fourth parade has not been identified
Authorities in the Chicago suburb where seven people were killed while attending a Fourth of July parade by a gunman armed with a rifle identified six of the victims Tuesday, including a married couple who were parents to a 2-year-old child.
The six victims ranged in age from 35 to 88-years-old, Lake County Coroner Jennifer Banek said during a news conference. No details were released on the last victim, who died at a hospital outside of Lake County.
The suspected shooter, Robert Crimo, 22, was arrested and has been charged with seven murder counts with more charges pending.
Below are the names of the victims.
SUSPECT ARRESTED IN ILLINOIS FOURTH OF JULY PARADE SHOOTING THAT KILLED 7 PEOPLE
Jacki Sundheim, 63, Highland Park, Illinois.
Jacki Sundheim, a devout Jewish synagogue attendee, was identified by the synagogue she attended.
"It is with immeasurable sadness that we let you know that our beloved Jacki Sundheim was one of the victims murdered today at the Highland Park Parade," said a statement from the North Shore Congregation Israel said.
The synagogue described Sundheim as a "lifelong congregant of NSCI and a cherished member of NSCI’s staff team for decades," Fox Chicago reported.
"Jacki’s work, kindness and warmth touched us all," NSCI added. "From her early days teaching at the Gates of Learning Preschool to guiding innumerable among us through life’s moments of joy and sorrow as our Events and B'nei Mitzvah Coordinator-- all of this with tireless dedication. There are no words sufficient to express the depth of our grief for Jacki’s death and sympathy for her family and loved ones."
She is survived by her husband, Bruce, and daughter, Leah, the Times of Israel reported.
Nicolas Toledo-Zaragoza , 78, Morelos, Mexico
Nicolas Toledo-Zaragoza was identified by his family, the news outlet said. He initially did not wish to attend the parade over concerns about his health. His granddaughter, Xochil Toledo, 23, said he was the reason his loved ones survived.
"He was the one who saved all of our lives. It would have gone to me, my boyfriend or my cousins," she said.
"We were crying. We couldn’t believe all that had happened. We couldn’t breathe," she added.
Her boyfriend was also shot but survived. Toledo spent most of his life in Mexico, but came to Illinois to visit his family two months ago. They wanted him to stay because of the injuries he sustained after being struck by a car in Highland Park several years ago.
Irina and Kevin McCarthy, 35 and 37, Highland Park, Illinois
Irina and Kevin McCarthy were parents to a little boy when they were killed. The boy will now be raised by his grandparents, according to a GoFundMe for the family.
The toddler was reportedly found by strangers in the aftermath of the gunfire.
Jaguar Gene Therapy told employees in an email that Kevin McCarthy was among the victims in Monday's shooting, WMAQ-TV reported. He was remembered as a star employee with an "incredible work ethic."
"Outside of work he was a very proud dad and devoted husband who adored his family," Nolan wrote. "We will miss him tremendously."
Angela Vella, posted on Facebook that she was filled with "incredible sadness" and that she knew Irina in middle school.
"My stomach is in knots. I can’t believe this has happened. Irina was such a fun person with a genuine soul," she wrote. "We were in the same 'clique' and stayed in touch when she transferred to Stevenson highschool after briefly attending HPHS."
Katherine Goldstein, 64, Highland Park, Illinois
Katherine Goldstein was shot and killed during the festival.
Stephen Straus, 88, Highland Park, Illinois
Stephen Straus loved the arts and was an avid reader and "culture vulture," his family told the Chicago Tribune. Still energetic, Straus commuted five days each week to his office where he worked as a stockbroker, the newspaper said.
"My dad was just very much a Highland Parker," his son Peter Straus said. "He lived here, and unfortunately he died here."
Staus leaves behind a wife, Linda, of nearly 60 years, two sons and four grandchildren. Peter Straus said his father went to the Highland Park July 4 parade every year,
"I called him yesterday just to wish him a Happy Fourth of July and he didn’t respond, which I didn’t make much of. And then news stories started coming out about a shooting in Highland Park," he said. | https://www.foxnews.com/us/highland-park-illinois-fourth-july-shooting-victims | 2022-07-06T02:49:01Z | https://www.foxnews.com/us/highland-park-illinois-fourth-july-shooting-victims | true |
Treś chic!
Kim Kardashian and North West were spotted out in Paris for Couture Fashion Week on July 6 where the mother-daughter-duo served up two killer looks.
For an outing to the Balenciaga store and Jean-Paul Gaultier headquarters in Paris, the SKIMS mogul rocked a bright Balenciaga ensemble, which included a camouflage top, neon green "pantashoes" and oversized sunglasses. Meanwhile, North—who Kim shares with ex Kanye West along with Saint, 6, Chicago, 4, Psalm, 3—went sporty in a vintage varsity jacket from her dad's former streetwear label, Pastelle.
Kanye, 46, previously wore a red-and-blue jacket on stage at the 2008 American Music Awards, where he took home the awards for Favorite Hip-Hop Artist and Favorite Hip-Hop Album for Graduation.
North, 9, accessorized the haute hand-me-down with a mini Balenciaga bag and the label's Crocs-like platforms.
For another fashion event on July 5, Kim and North held hands while wearing coordinated black ensembles. The aspiring lawyer worked her famous curves in a head-to-toe Balenciaga look, which included a backless bodysuit over another pair of pantashoes, a fuzzy bag and futuristic shades. North wore an oversized embellished denim jacket over a Balenciaga t-shirt, paired with the same chunky shoes as earlier.
Though the two were in sync in the City of Light, Kim, 41, has previously admitted that her eldest daughter has some strong thoughts on her signature style.
"North is very opinionated when it comes to what I'm wearing," she told Vogue in March. "She'll always complain when I'm wearing too much black."
The Kardashians star recalled one instance that particularly caught North's attention, sharing, "I showed up at her school on Valentine's Day wearing head-to-toe pink, and she got so excited she ran over and hugged me. [Of course] she opened my coat, saw the black lining, and says ‘Mom, you're still wearing black.'"
While she may complain about her mom's outfits, North is a budding fashionista herself with a strong sense of personal style, according to Kim.
"North is like goth—she's into Hot Topic," she revealed last years on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. "She puts fake tattoos on her face, and she listens to Black Sabbath, and she's just like a full goth girl." | https://www.eonline.com/news/1336895/see-north-west-make-a-splash-at-paris-fashion-week-with-mom-kim-kardashian?cmpid=rss-000000-rssfeed-365-topstories&utm_source=eonline&utm_medium=rssfeeds&utm_campaign=rss_topstories | 2022-07-06T02:52:41Z | https://www.eonline.com/news/1336895/see-north-west-make-a-splash-at-paris-fashion-week-with-mom-kim-kardashian?cmpid=rss-000000-rssfeed-365-topstories&utm_source=eonline&utm_medium=rssfeeds&utm_campaign=rss_topstories | true |
PHOENIX — The checks are in the mail, finally.
That’s the message from the state Department of Administration this week to about 800 Arizonans who were counting on getting their child support, child care and unemployment checks by the first of the month.
The private company the state uses to print and mail correspondence, Exela Technologies, took its systems offline on June 19 after experiencing a cyberattack, said Megan Rose, the Administration Department spokeswoman.
Four state agencies were affected, including the Department of Economic Security. Not only did checks not go out, but people did not get forms they were supposed to fill out, often with deadlines such as for continuing benefits.
The company resumed its Phoenix operations and is working to clear backlogs.
The checks were printed Sunday and were sent out “first thing Tuesday” when the Postal Service reopened after the holiday, Rose said.
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She also said the state will ensure anyone who missed a deadline to send a form to DES will not be penalized and the dates for responding will be adjusted.
Also affected was the Revenue Department, whose print jobs with Exela include about 20,000 refund checks. Rose said these, too, will be mailed this week.
Anyone who did not get a timely notice from Revenue of an assessment will get additional time to respond, without penalty, she said.
Correspondence from some other agencies was affected, including the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System and the Department of Child Safety.
The computer problems with Exela were confined to that company and no state computer systems were compromised, Rose said.
Howard Fischer is a veteran journalist who has been reporting since 1970 and covering state politics and the Legislature since 1982. Follow him on Twitter at @azcapmedia or email azcapmedia@gmail.com. | https://tucson.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/state-computer-hack-delays-des-checks-in-arizona/article_cce2368a-fc7c-11ec-8eba-23a2560894a8.html | 2022-07-06T02:56:14Z | https://tucson.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/state-computer-hack-delays-des-checks-in-arizona/article_cce2368a-fc7c-11ec-8eba-23a2560894a8.html | false |
Video: RFK Stadium catches on fire
Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium, the former home of the Washington Commanders, caught fire on Tuesday.
Ellie Hall of BuzzFeed News initially tweeted a photo Tuesday afternoon of the stadium with black smoke bellowing from the southwest side. According to Hall, firefighters had to use buzz saws to gain entry into the venue and carried a hose in once they did so.
RFK Stadium is on fire: pic.twitter.com/pGYhqXgYdz
— Ellie Hall (@ellievhall) July 5, 2022
Firefighters in full SCBA using buzz saws to enter the stadium: pic.twitter.com/FQef8DMSbL
— Ellie Hall (@ellievhall) July 5, 2022
The DC Fire and EMS Twitter page provided an update that responders were “in the process of extinguishing flames” for several fires in “below grade levels” at the stadium. No injuries were reported.
Working Fire RFK Stadium. #DCsBravest have located several fires in below grade levels in the stadium. In the process of extinguishing same. No injuries reported. Investigators enroute. pic.twitter.com/RguAa8KPeM
— DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) July 5, 2022
The account later confirmed that all fires had been put out.
Update Working Fire RFK Stadium. #DCsBravest confirm all fires located and extinguished. Incident under control. No injuries.
— DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) July 5, 2022
Opened in 1961, RFK Stadium hosted the Washington Commanders until the team moved to FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland after 1996. D.C. United of the MLS spent 18 years at the stadium, while the Washington Nationals played there from 2005 to 2007 before moving to Nationals Park in 2008. The venue also hosted Word Cup matches in 1994 and Olympic soccer games in 1996.
The stadium will eventually be demolished, but the exact date in unclear. | https://larrybrownsports.com/football/video-rfk-stadium-catches-fire/600150 | 2022-07-06T02:58:56Z | https://larrybrownsports.com/football/video-rfk-stadium-catches-fire/600150 | true |
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GALLE, Sri Lanka (AP) — The sport of cricket has become a welcome distraction for Sri Lankans looking for a break from the effects of the economic crisis in the country — long lines to buy fuel and cooking gas and school and work disrupted because there is little access to public transport.
The cricket-crazed South Asian island nation is facing its worst economic crisis in recent memory, enduring acute shortages of food, fuel and medicine. The government has shut schools and universities and has limited fuel supplies.
“Yes there is a problem in the country, people have become poor and helpless with all kinds of problems. We have been living a monotonous life and sometimes spent five, six seven days in fuel lines,” said Ujith Nilantha, who watched the first test between Sri Lanka and Australia with his 10-year-old son last week in the southern city of Galle.
“There is no happiness for children, and we can’t provide what the child needs. When we watch this (cricket) it brings a mental healing,” added Nilantha, whose livelihood in the tourism sector has been disrupted after arrivals fell with the energy crisis.
Nilantha said he had planned to suggest his son play cricket, an expensive game by Sri Lanka's standards, but his life changed quickly with the economic crisis and his plans were shattered.
“We love cricket but we can’t spend all our time on cricket, with the employment problems and all of that. But I expect to get some relief from the pressures by watching cricket.”
Cricket, a legacy from British colonizers, has become part of the local culture in Sri Lanka as in many South Asian and Caribbean nations. It is has been looked upon as a unifying factor in a country torn apart by racial, religious and political discord.
Even a bloody quarter-century civil war did not hamper the progress or the following of the sport in Sri Lanka.
The now-defeated Tamil Tiger rebel group which fought for an independent state silenced their arms for the 1996 World Cup final, when Sri Lanka beat Australia to win the title.
Teenager Theekshana Nethumaksila was at the scenic cricket ground in Galle, having traveled from the neighboring city of Matara by train.
The 16-year-old Nethumaksila is scheduled to sit for public exams this year but is unable to prepare properly because the schools are closed.
“We only have cricket in times of sadness,” he said. “We come here to watch cricket to get it off our minds.”
Before going ahead with the tour, the Australian cricket team had to contemplate whether it was ethical to travel to Sri Lanka and play when local people were struggling without electricity even for basic needs.
The tour involved a three-game Twenty20 international series, won by Australia, and a five-match one-day international series, won 3-2 by Sri Lanka.
The Australian team's decision to go ahead with the tour earned them admiration from fans who turned up at the fifth one-day match last month dressed in yellow — the color of Australia's ODI uniform — to thank them for entertaining them and sending a positive message about Sri Lanka to the world.
Some of the Australian players returned the favor. L ed by captain Pat Cummins, many used social media to say they appreciated the outpouring of support they had received from the Sri Lankan fans.
Australia won the first test match by 10 wickets, leaving Sri Lanka a chance to square the series when the tour concludes with the second test starting Friday, also at Galle.
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A Sotheby’s New York employee demonstrates the size of a Gorgosaurus dinosaur skeleton, the first to be offered at auction, Tuesday, July 5, 2022, in New York.
NEW YORK (AP) — The fossilized skeleton of a T. rex relative that roamed the earth about 76 million years ago will be auctioned in New York this month, Sotheby’s announced Tuesday.
The Gorgosaurus skeleton will highlight Sotheby’s natural history auction on July 28, the auction house said.
The Gorgosaurus was an apex carnivore that lived in what is now the western United States and Canada during the late Cretaceous Period. It predated its relative the Tyrannosaurus rex by 10 million years.
The specimen being sold was discovered in 2018 in the Judith River Formation near Havre, Montana, Sotheby’s said. It measures nearly 10 feet tall and 22 feet long.
All of the other known Gorgosaurus skeletons are in museum collections, making this one the only specimen available for private ownership, the auction house said.
“In my career, I have had the privilege of handling and selling many exceptional and unique objects, but few have the capacity to inspire wonder and capture imaginations quite like this unbelievable Gorgosaurus skeleton,” Cassandra Hatton, Sotheby’s global head of science and popular culture, said.
Sotheby’s presale estimate for the fossil is $5 million to $8 million. | https://www.postregister.com/news/regional/76-million-year-old-dinosaur-skeleton-to-be-auctioned-in-nyc/article_9d55827a-c279-5204-8142-5c9586ca8461.html | 2022-07-06T03:05:44Z | https://www.postregister.com/news/regional/76-million-year-old-dinosaur-skeleton-to-be-auctioned-in-nyc/article_9d55827a-c279-5204-8142-5c9586ca8461.html | false |
The fossilized skeleton of a T. rex relative that roamed the earth about 76 million years ago will be auctioned in New York this month, Sotheby’s announced Tuesday.
The Gorgosaurus skeleton will highlight Sotheby’s natural history auction on July 28, the auction house said.
The Gorgosaurus was an apex carnivore that lived in what is now the western United States and Canada during the late Cretaceous Period. It predated its relative the Tyrannosaurus rex by 10 million years.
The specimen being sold was discovered in 2018 in the Judith River Formation near Havre, Montana, Sotheby’s said. It measures nearly 10 feet (3 meters) tall and 22 (6.7 meters) feet long.
All of the other known Gorgosaurus skeletons are in museum collections, making this one the only specimen available for private ownership, the auction house said.
“In my career, I have had the privilege of handling and selling many exceptional and unique objects, but few have the capacity to inspire wonder and capture imaginations quite like this unbelievable Gorgosaurus skeleton,” Cassandra Hatton, Sotheby’s global head of science and popular culture, said.
Sotheby’s presale estimate for the fossil is $5 million to $8 million. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/76-million-year-old-dinosaur-skeleton-to-be-auctioned-in-nyc/3007686/ | 2022-07-06T03:09:36Z | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/76-million-year-old-dinosaur-skeleton-to-be-auctioned-in-nyc/3007686/ | false |
Aggies helping Aggies: NMSU basketball assistant helps Owens land first coaching job
Former New Mexico State Aggie Tennessee Owens has accepted an assistant coaching position at Texas A&M-Texarkana, a NAIA university, but he couldn’t have done it without a great first impression and the help of a NMSU coach.
NMSU associate head coach Dominique Taylor recommended Owens to A&M-Texarkana head coach Ryan Wall, who Taylor worked alongside at South Alabama during his first job as a Division I assistant, after meeting Owens during an April workout with former Aggie Jabari Rice before he transferred to Texas. He knew Owens played for former head coach Chris Jans and had heard his fellow assistants talk about Owens, then coaching in Kuwait, so he had a general impression before the two shook hands. But once he saw the connection Owens had built with Rice, he knew he didn’t have to hesitate to help him find his first college coaching opportunity.
More:Tennessee Owens accepts graduate assistant coach position at Texas Tech
“The first thing was that Rice would let him work him out. Jabari’s a gym rat, he’s a guy who likes to work, but he’s a little particular about who he listens to. So the fact that Tennessee had Jabari’s ear spoke volumes to Tennessee’s background,” Taylor said of Owens, who spent one season as a graduate assistant at Texas Tech and one season coaching in Kuwait. “It isn’t like he has a lot of experience coaching or training guys. So the fact that Jabari trusted him with his workouts and his preparation for his last year at the college level, I think it spoke volumes to the person Tennessee is.”
More:Jabari Rice to depart New Mexico State, join Texas Longhorns for final year of eligibility
The more Taylor watched Owens coach Rice, the more impressed he became. Owens didn’t just put Rice through the standard drills and workout regimens you may find at any low-level NCAA school or a high school – he put Rice through drills Taylor and Rice had worked on individually after practices and drills Taylor knew Rice needed to go through if he wanted to play at the Power Six Conference level.
“His attention to detail was such that a guy who’s got aspirations in the NBA and a guy who has aspirations to play at the University of Texas was trusting him with his career,” Taylor said. “For me, it was more so getting to sit back and watch and have a chance to observe. I was like, ‘This guy is going to be good at (coaching).”
After Owens and Rice finished their workout, and Owens and Taylor had an opportunity for an extended conversation, Owens asked to be kept in mind for any potential college coaching opportunities which may arise. Taylor just happened to know Wall was looking to add an assistant, and he could draw parallels between Owens and himself early on in his coaching career.
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“I’m extremely appreciative, super grateful he was able to do that for me. We had no relationship prior to me coming back to Las Cruces when I got back from Kuwait,” Owens said. “He put me in contact with coach Wall, and I couldn’t be more grateful. This is a perfect fit for me hitting the ground running. He’s been instrumental in this process.”
TAMUT announced the addition of Owens on Tuesday.
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As gas prices soar, mini motos are growing in popularity
As gas prices soar, mini motos are growing in popularity
The price of gas is causing a small niche group to become more mainstream.
Mini motos – small motorcycles and scooters – are surging in demand as people grapple with the high prices of gas in Manitoba and across the country.
Andrew Lacarz said he finally bought a Honda Ruckas in June after trying to get one for several years.
"In previous years, I've been on waitlists for the last two summers and I never got my name in early enough to get one," said Lacarz.
He said he uses the scooter to commute to work and do errands and it costs under $10 to fill the gas tank. He says that was a major reason he bought it as he has other cars that cost much more to run.
"Some of them needing premium, it's about $150, closer to $200, to fill."
Some mini motos don't require motorcycle licenses to drive, and their price tag - $2,000 to $6,000 – has helped create a tight knit community of riders according to Sebastian Selver, who drives a Yamaha scooter.
"Many people specialize in them or just people want to go riding. You can find a big variety of people from, ages of 15, the youngest you can ride them, to people over 60-years-old who are riding scooters all the time," said Selver.
With the popularity of the vehicle growing, they are becoming hard to find according to WSL Sports and Leisure.
"As of right now every unit is sold. I think we have one Grom that's coming in that is available, but yeah, as of right now we're kind of waiting until either we get allocated August stock or even next year," said Taegan Linnell, a salesman at the store.
Both Lacarz and Selver said saving money on gas is nice, but these vehicles are also fun to drive.
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LOS ANGELES, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Iconic American heritage Tennis brand, K-SWISS, is thrilled to announce their sponsored athlete, Cameron Norrie, will advance to the Semi Final round at Wimbledon after beating David Goffin in an exciting 5 set match. The #1 ranked British player, who is currently ranked #12 ATP seeks to continue his best run ever at a Grand Slam title.
Norrie has been a K-SWISS athlete since 2020. "Our partnership with Cam began three years ago. We liked this playing style and approach to owning everything he does on court. Last year we could see his improvement and confidence grow with every match, starting 2021 ranked in the seventies and finishing the year at number ten. As we continue to invest in our tennis business globally, re-signing Cam to be our global ambassador was a top priority, we were very excited and proud for Cam to be part of our K-Swiss Team through 2024," says Dave Grange, International Brand President of K-Swiss.
During the match, Norrie's footwear of choice continues to be the K-SWISS Ultrashot 3. The new shoe is built for the competitive, aggressive, and powerful tennis player who demands the highest level of performance. The Ultrashot 3 offers maximum energy return with Surge 7.0 midsole technology, 360 Plantar Chassis Support for unlimited lateral movement, and Dragguard 7.0 incorporated into a new durable outsole with superior grip and traction.
In addition to the footwear, Norrie is also wearing the newly redesigned K-SWISS apparel, the Heritage S/S shirt and the Supercharge shorts, which are innovatively designed for fit and function. The lightweight materials incorporated with stealth angles and asymmetrical side create an aerodynamic progressive look that redefines the classic tennis outfit.
Today, Norrie looked and played like a champion. The K-SWISS styles similar to what Norrie wore today at Wimbledon are available on K-Swiss.com.
From the beginning, K-Swiss has been driven by an entrepreneurial spirit when two Swiss brothers moved to California to create a footwear brand focused on tennis. As avid skiers, the brothers took inspiration from leather ski boots to create tennis shoes that supported the aggressive side-to-side movement. Introduced In 1966, the K-Swiss Classic was the world's first all-leather tennis shoe. It quickly gained worldwide acclaim and became a style statement both on and off the court, worn casually in country clubs and just as fashionably on city streets. Now, 57 years later, K-Swiss is building from its heritage as an American tennis brand and writing new chapters in its storied history. Paying homage to the hard work of our founders and the competitive nature of the game that inspired it all, K-Swiss is dedicated to outfitting and inspiring the next generation of tennis players.
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NAPLES, Fla., July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A lawsuit has been filed on behalf of the estate of Mary Billman against Big Olaf Creamery, LLC in the Listeria outbreak linked to this company's ice cream. Mrs. Billman's estate is represented by Marler Clark, the Listeria lawyers, and local counsel Scott Weinstein. The lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Complaint #8:22-cv-01514
On January 18, 2022, Mrs. Billman was in the State of Florida, visiting her daughter who lives in Hollywood, Florida. On this date, at the Big Olaf's Creamery ice cream parlor located at 3350 Bahia Vista in Sarasota, Florida, Mrs. Billman consumed ice cream that had been manufactured, distributed, and sold by the Defendant Big Olaf. The ice cream that Mrs. Billman consumed on this date was contaminated by Listeria monocytogenes.
Mrs. Billman's symptoms persisted, and on January 27, 2022, she woke up with a fever over 103 degrees. Her daughter called an ambulance and Mrs. Billman was rushed to the emergency department at Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood, Florida, where she soon began treatment for a septic illness.
Over the course of the next two days, Mrs. Billman's organs began to shut down due to her septic illness. By the time her family was able to see her again, she was unconscious. She would never regain consciousness, and died on January 29, 2022, leaving behind her husband, the Plaintiff; three daughters named Kelli Mitsdarfer, Kara Gray, and Richelle Brown; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
On July 2, 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced the preliminary results of an epidemiologic investigation conducted into the Listeria monocytogenes illnesses of 23 people who live, or who lived prior to their deaths, in 10 different states. The investigation into these illnesses had shown that that the cause of the outbreak was Big Olaf's ice cream products.
"What is shocking is that the Listeria linked to the outbreak was present in this ice cream beginning in 2021, this shows a complete failure to keep the manufacturing facility clean and in good repair," said food safety lawyer, Bill Marler.
The first case of illness in the outbreak experienced onset of symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes infection in January 2021. Illnesses occurred sporadically over the course of the year and a half since the first case became ill, continuing to cause illnesses through June of 2022. Due to the delay in symptom onset and illness reporting, the total number of people sickened in this outbreak is not yet known.
The 10 states where cases in this outbreak live, including the number of cases in each state, are as follows: Florida (12), Colorado (1), Georgia (1), Illinois (1), Kansas (1), Massachusetts (2), Minnesota (1), New Jersey (1), New York (2), Pennsylvania (1). Among the 10 cases who did not live in Florida, 8 of them had traveled to Florida in the month before onset of symptoms. This outbreak investigation is on-going.
The Marler Clark Listeria lawyers have unmatched experience representing victims of Listeria. Our Listeria lawyers have represented thousands of victims of notable Listeria outbreaks such as the 2011 Jensen Farms Listeria outbreak where over 33 people died, the 2010 Sangar Fresh Cut Produce Listeria outbreak, the 2007 Whittier Farms Listeria outbreak, the 2012 Marte brand Fescolina ricotta salata cheese Listeria outbreak, the 2015 Blue Bell Ice Cream Listeria outbreak, the 2016 Dole Lettuce Listeria outbreak and the 2017 Vulto Creamery Listeria outbreak. We are presently assisting in a Listeria outbreak in South Africa that sickened over 1,000 and killed over 200.
Marler Clark has represented countless Listeria victims and is the only firm in the nation with a practice focused exclusively on plaintiff foodborne illness litigation.
If you believe you are part of this outbreak fill out the Marler Clark contact form or call toll-free at 800-884-9840. There is no cost to you.
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s Supreme Court is set to decide Wednesday whether a sex trafficking victim accused of homicide can argue at trial that she was justified in killing the man who trafficked her, a ruling that could help define the extent of immunity for trafficking victims nationwide.
Prosecutors say Chrystul Kizer traveled to Randall Volar's home in Kenosha in June 2018. She shot him in the head, burned down the house and stole his BMW, according to court documents. She was 17 at the time. She faces multiple charges, including arson and first-degree intentional homicide. That count carries a mandatory life sentence.
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Kizer, now 22, contends she met Volar on a sex-trafficking website. She says he sexually assaulted her and sold her to others for sex. She told detectives she shot him after he tried to touch her, according to the criminal complaint.
Her attorneys have argued that she's immune from prosecution under a 2008 state law that absolves sex trafficking victims of any offenses resulting from being trafficked. Nearly 40 states have passed laws that give trafficking victims at least some level of criminal immunity, according to Legal Action of Wisconsin, which provides legal help for low-income people.
They had planned to invoke the immunity law at trial but Kenosha County Circuit Judge David Wilk refused to allow the argument. He ruled that immunity extends only to trafficking-related charges such as restraining someone, extortion, prostitution or slave labor. An appellate court ruled last year, however, that Kizer could argue that the law shields her from prosecution.
State attorneys asked the Supreme Court to reverse that decision, maintaining that the immunity statutes can't possibly extend to homicide. Assistant Attorney General Timothy Barber said during oral arguments in March that Kizer's interpretation would create an unprecedented expansion of the self-defense doctrine, eliminating any questions about whether killing someone was reasonable or necessary.
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Kizer's attorney, Katie York, told the justices that the law clearly states trafficking victims enjoy immunity from any offense. A jury should be allowed to consider whether the shooting was so closely connected to trafficking that immunity applies, she said.
The court’s ruling won't decide Kizer's guilt or innocence. And the decision on whether she can argue immunity won't be binding on other states, but it could inform attorney strategies in similar cases. Anti-violence groups have lined up to support Kizer, arguing in briefs to the Supreme Court that trafficking victims often feel trapped and believe they have to take matters into their own hands.
The Associated Press does not typically identify people who say they are sexual assault victims but Kizer discussed her case in an interview from jail with The Washington Post that was published in 2019. | https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/07/05/nation/wisconsin-court-rule-immunity-sex-trafficking-case/ | 2022-07-06T03:20:12Z | https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/07/05/nation/wisconsin-court-rule-immunity-sex-trafficking-case/ | true |
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Gilas options for Asia Cup limited
Mikey Williams is out of the picture.
GILAS Pilipinas has limited options for reinforcement in the Fiba Asia Cup from June 12 to 24 in Indonesia.
The PBA had reiterated its commitment to the Philippine basketball team, while players who have been signed to overseas leagues have also been mentioned as possible candidates.
However, Gilas is limited by the preliminary lineup that the SBP submitted to Fiba Asia organizers 'months ago.'
This also takes out of the picture the players who were not considered earlier, such as big man Greg Slaughter and Jamie Malonzo, whose Fiba status was recently confirmed as local.
SBP has yet to reveal the players in the preliminary lineup.
Fiba qualifiers second round
Tougher games ahead for the Philippines.
In the 2023 Fiba Basketball World Cup Asian qualifiers, the Philippines prepares for the Middle Eastern teams in the second round.
Fiba has set an Aug. 25 showdown between the Philippines and Lebanon, while Aug. 29 will have Gilas take on Saudi Arabia in Group E.
First-round results carry over to the second round.
The Philippines, allotted a slot in the World Stage, wound up with a 2-2 record in the first round.
New Zealand (4-0), the Philippines and India (0-4) advance as Korea was disqualified for non-participation in the February window.
The next windows are in November and February where the Philippines get to take on Jordan.
UST coaching situation
The Tigers will be handled by Albert Alocillo as Jinino Manansala rejoins the Saints.
ASSISTANT coach Albert Alocillo will handle University of Sto. Tomas in the PBA D-League as coach Jinino Manansala calls the shots for St. Clare.
Manansala was tight-lipped on the Tigers coaching situation although he remains under contract until December.
"Hintayin po natin ang announcement nila," Manansala said, adding that the coaching arrangement in the D-League has been discussed with UST officials.
"Nagpaalam po ako kay Fr. Rodel na mag-focus po muna ako sa St. Clare. Bigyan ko muna ng time ang St. Clare," he said.
UST went 3-11 in UAAP Season 84.
Alocillo previously coached for the University of Southern Philippines Foundation and Don Bosco while also serving as an assistant under Manansala at UST.
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MINOT, N.D. (KXNET) — Tuesday was the last day for firework sales in the state of North Dakota until later this year.
At Minot Memory Fireworks North, people were shopping until the store closed at 5 p.m.
Every county in the state has a low fire danger, so the store manager says it was a good year to sell fireworks.
But if you plan on lighting fireworks, it’s important that you know how to properly dispose of them.
“If you have your own personal garbage can, we suggest wetting them down and waiting ’til the next day. And then you can dispose of them in your own garbage. Just make sure that they’re wet prior to putting them in anything,” said Joseph Grover, the manager of the Minot Memory Fireworks North.
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Pak TV journalist arrested on outskirts of Islamabad
Imran Riaz Khan is known for publicly supporting former Prime Minister Imran Khan.
A prominent Pakistani TV anchorperson known for publicly supporting former Prime Minister Imran Khan was arrested Tuesday on the outskirts of the capital, his colleagues said.
It was unclear on what charges police arrested Imran Riaz Khan.
The arrest of the TV journalist comes weeks after a court in Islamabad ordered police not to arrest him and several other journalists after complaints were lodged accusing them of inciting hatred against the military.
There was no immediate comment from the government.
Mr. Khan, the former premier, took to Twitter to condemn the arrest of the anchorperson.
Mr. Khan was ousted as Prime Minister through a no-confidence vote in the parliament in April. He contends his removal was part of a US plot, a charge Washington denies.
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NEW YORK, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Cognyte Software Ltd. ("Cognyte" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: CGNT). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether Cognyte and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On June 28, 2022, Cognyte issued a press release announcing its financial results for the Company's first fiscal quarter of 2022. Among other items, Cognyte reported revenue of $86.7 million, missing consensus estimates by $25.9 million. Cognyte said that its results were "impacted by slow pipeline conversion and supply chain" and said that the Company was "unable to give guidance" at that time.
On this news, Cognyte's stock price fell $1.84 per share, or 29.66% percent, to close at $4.58 on June 28, 2022.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com
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STOCKHOLM, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BioArctic AB's (publ) (Nasdaq Stockholm: BIOA B) partner Eisai announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted the Biologics License Application (BLA) under the accelerated approval pathway for lecanemab (development code: BAN2401), an investigational anti-amyloid beta (Aβ) protofibril antibody for the treatment of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) due to Alzheimer's disease (AD) and mild AD (collectively known as early AD), with confirmed presence of amyloid pathology in the brain. Eisai's application, which was completed in early May 2022, has been granted Priority Review with a Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) action date on January 6, 2023. The acceptance of the BLA by the FDA entitles BioArctic to a milestone payment of MEUR 15 from Eisai.
The Clarity AD Phase 3 confirmatory clinical trial for lecanemab in early AD is ongoing and enrollment of 1,795 patients was completed in March 2021. The readout of the primary endpoint data from the trial will occur in the Fall of 2022. The FDA has agreed that the results of Clarity AD, when completed, can serve as the confirmatory study to verify the clinical benefit of lecanemab. Eisai utilized the FDA's Accelerated Approval Pathway in an effort to streamline the submission process for the potential traditional approval of lecanemab in order to expedite patients' access to lecanemab. Dependent upon the results of the Clarity AD clinical trial, Eisai will submit for traditional approval of lecanemab to the FDA before the end of the first quarter 2023.
"For almost 20 years now, BioArctic's vision has been to develop innovative medicines for people with neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, a disease which affects millions of people around the world. FDA's acceptance of the BLA and granting of a priority review for lecanemab brings us one step closer in our quest to meet the huge medical need in this patient population," said Gunilla Osswald, BioArctic's CEO.
Lecanemab was granted Breakthrough Therapy and Fast Track designations by the FDA in June and December 2021, respectively. In March 2022, Eisai initiated submission of application data to Japan's Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA) under the prior assessment consultation system, with the aim of obtaining early approval for lecanemab. Eisai aims to file for manufacturing and marketing approval based on the results of Clarity AD in the US, Japan and in EU before the end of the first quarter 2023.
This release discusses investigational uses of an agent in development and is not intended to convey conclusions about efficacy or safety. There is no guarantee that any investigational uses of such product will successfully complete clinical development or gain health authority approval.
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E-mail: gunilla.osswald@bioarctic.se
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Phone: +46 70 410 71 80
This information is information that BioArctic AB (publ) is obliged to disclose pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation. The information was released for public disclosure, through the agency of the contact persons above, on July 6, 2022, at 01:30 a.m. CET.
About lecanemab (BAN2401)
Lecanemab is an investigational humanized monoclonal antibody for Alzheimer's disease (AD) that is the result of a strategic research alliance between BioArctic and Eisai. Lecanemab selectively binds to, neutralize and eliminate soluble toxic Aβ aggregates (protofibrils) that are thought to contribute to the neurodegenerative process in AD. As such, lecanemab may have the potential to have an effect on disease pathology and to slow down the progression of the disease. Eisai obtained the global rights to study, develop, manufacture, and market lecanemab for the treatment of AD pursuant to an agreement concluded with BioArctic in December 2007. In March 2014, Eisai and Biogen entered into a joint development and commercialization agreement for lecanemab. Currently, lecanemab is being studied in a pivotal Phase 3 clinical study in symptomatic early AD (Clarity AD), following the outcome of the Phase 2b clinical study (Study 201). In addition, the Phase 3 clinical study, AHEAD 3-45, for individuals with preclinical (asymptomatic) AD, meaning they are clinically normal and have intermediate or elevated levels of brain amyloid, is ongoing. AHEAD 3-45 is conducted as a public-private partnership between the Alzheimer's Clinical Trial Consortium, funded by the National Institute on Aging, part of the National Institutes of Health, and Eisai. In 2021, DIAN-TU selected lecanemab for a clinical trial for dominantly inherited Alzheimer's disease as a background anti-amyloid treatment when exploring combination therapies with anti tau treatments in dominantly inherited Alzheimer's disease subjects. In June 2021, FDA granted lecanemab Breakthrough Therapy designation and in December 2021, FDA granted lecanemab Fast track designation. Furthermore, Eisai has performed a lecanemab subcutaneous dosing Phase 1 study and the subcutaneous formulation is currently being evaluated in the Clarity AD open label extension study.
About the collaboration between BioArctic and Eisai
Since 2005, BioArctic has long-term collaboration with Eisai regarding the development and commercialization of drugs for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. The most important agreements are the Development and Commercialization Agreement for the lecanemab antibody, which was signed in December 2007, and the Development and Commercialization agreement for the antibody BAN2401 back-up for Alzheimer's disease, which was signed in May 2015. Eisai is responsible for the clinical development, application for market approval and commercialization of the products for Alzheimer's disease. BioArctic has no development costs for lecanemab in Alzheimer's disease and is entitled to payments in connection with regulatory filings, approvals, and sales milestones as well as royalties on global sales.
About BioArctic AB
BioArctic AB (publ) is a Swedish research-based biopharma company focusing on disease-modifying treatments for neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and ALS. BioArctic focuses on innovative treatments in areas with high unmet medical needs. The company was founded in 2003 based on innovative research from Uppsala University, Sweden. Collaborations with universities are of great importance to the company together with its strategically important global partner Eisai in Alzheimer disease. The project portfolio is a combination of fully funded projects run in partnership with global pharmaceutical companies and innovative in-house projects with significant market and out-licensing potential. BioArctic's Class B share is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm Mid Cap (ticker: BIOA B). For more information about BioArctic, please visit www.bioarctic.com.
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NEW YORK, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Cognyte Software Ltd. ("Cognyte" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: CGNT). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether Cognyte and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On June 28, 2022, Cognyte issued a press release announcing its financial results for the Company's first fiscal quarter of 2022. Among other items, Cognyte reported revenue of $86.7 million, missing consensus estimates by $25.9 million. Cognyte said that its results were "impacted by slow pipeline conversion and supply chain" and said that the Company was "unable to give guidance" at that time.
On this news, Cognyte's stock price fell $1.84 per share, or 29.66% percent, to close at $4.58 on June 28, 2022.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com
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NEW YORK, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Novartis AG ("Novartis" or the "Company") (NYSE: NVS). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether Novartis and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On May 5, 2022, Novartis "announced a temporary, voluntary suspension of production at its radioligand therapy production sites in Ivrea, Italy and Millburn, New Jersey." The production halt was to "address potential quality issues identified in its manufacturing process." On this news, Novartis's American Depositary Receipt ("ADR") price fell $2.06, or 2.3%, to close at $86.21 per ADR on May 5, 2022. Then, on May 31, 2022, STAT News published an article entitled "Documents show problems at Novartis facility where cancer drug production was halted." The article reported that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration had cited deficiencies at the Company's New Jersey facility following an inspection in late 2021, including a "concern that Novartis failed to notify customers about batches of Lutathera . . . that were distributed despite failing to meet quality specifications."
On this news, Novartis's ADR price fell $1.82 per ADR, or 1.99%, over the following two trading days, closing at $89.64 per ADR on June 1, 2022.
The Pomerantz Firm, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Paris is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, the Pomerantz Firm pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 80 years later, the Pomerantz Firm continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomerantzlaw.com
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ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Connecticut Lottery's "Cash 5" game were:
01-02-09-12-24
(one, two, nine, twelve, twenty-four)
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Connecticut Lottery's "Cash 5" game were:
01-02-09-12-24
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NEW YORK, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Tupperware Brands Corporation ("Tupperware" or the "Company") (NYSE: TUP) and certain of its officers. The class action, filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, and docketed under 22-cv-04976, is on behalf of a class consisting of all persons and entities other than Defendants that purchased or otherwise acquired Tupperware securities between November 3, 2021 and May 3, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), seeking to recover damages caused by Defendants' violations of the federal securities laws and to pursue remedies under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder, against the Company and certain of its top officials.
If you are a shareholder who purchased or otherwise acquired Tupperware securities during the Class Period, you have until August 15, 2022 to ask the Court to appoint you as Lead Plaintiff for the class. A copy of the Complaint can be obtained at www.pomerantzlaw.com. To discuss this action, contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888.476.6529 (or 888.4-POMLAW), toll-free, Ext. 7980. Those who inquire by e-mail are encouraged to include their mailing address, telephone number, and the number of shares purchased.
Tupperware operates as a consumer products company worldwide. The Company manufactures, markets, and sells design-centric preparation, storage, and serving solutions for the kitchen and home, as well as a line of cookware, knives, microwave products, microfiber textiles, water-filtration related items, and an array of products for on-the-go consumers under the Tupperware brand name.
The complaint alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and misleading statements regarding the Company's business, operations, and compliance policies. Specifically, Defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Tupperware was facing significant challenges in maintaining its earnings and sales performance; (ii) accordingly, Tupperware's full year 2022 guidance was unrealistic and/or unsustainable; (iii) all the foregoing, once revealed, was likely to have a material negative impact on Tupperware's financial condition; and (iv) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
On May 4, 2022, Tupperware announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2022. Among other items, Tupperware reported adjusted earnings per share from continuing operations and net sales that fell well short of consensus estimates and withdrew its full year 2022 guidance and named a new Chief Financial Officer. The Company attributed the poor performance to the conflict in Russia and Ukraine. However, when pressed by analysts on a conference call, the Company acknowledged that Russia and Ukraine only accounted for 2% of its revenue.
On this news, Tupperware's stock price fell $5.76 per share, or 32.16%, to close at $12.15 per share on May 4, 2022.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com
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NEW YORK, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Dentsply Sirona Inc. ("Dentsply Sirona" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: XRAY). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether Dentsply Sirona and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On April 19, 2022, Dentsply Sirona issued a press release announcing the termination of Chief Executive Officer Don Casey, effective immediately, and stating that Casey "will cease to serve as a member of the Company's Board." On this news, Dentsply Sirona's stock price fell sharply during intraday trading on April 19, 2022.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com
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NEW YORK, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Dentsply Sirona Inc. ("Dentsply Sirona" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: XRAY). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether Dentsply Sirona and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On April 19, 2022, Dentsply Sirona issued a press release announcing the termination of Chief Executive Officer Don Casey, effective immediately, and stating that Casey "will cease to serve as a member of the Company's Board." On this news, Dentsply Sirona's stock price fell sharply during intraday trading on April 19, 2022.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com
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NEW YORK, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Digital World Acquisition Corp. ("Digital World" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: DWAC; DWACW). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether Digital World and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On October 29, 2021, The New York Times published an article entitled "Trump's $300 Million SPAC Deal May Have Skirted Securities Laws." The article reported that Donald J. Trump's efforts to take Trump Media & Technology Group ("TMTG") public via a merger with Digital World, a special purpose acquisition company ("SPAC"), involved discussions of a merger with Digital World's founder before Digital World itself went public. These discussions may have violated federal securities laws, which prohibit SPACs from planning mergers before conducting their initial public offerings.
On this news, Digital World's stock fell $6.93 per share, or 10.23%, to close at $60.82 per share on November 1, 2021.
Then, on June 13, 2022, Digital World stated in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that "[a]s previously disclosed in Digital World's quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2022 and other filings with the SEC, Digital World received a document request and subpoena from the SEC seeking various documents and information regarding, among other things, meetings of Digital World board of directors; communications with and the evaluation of potential targets, including TMTG; communications relating to TMTG; agreements with and payments made to certain advisors; investors, including investor meetings and agreements; the appointment of certain of Digital World's officers and directors; policies and procedures relating to trading; and documents sufficient to identify banking, telephone, and email addresses. The SEC also recently issued an order of examination pursuant to Section 8(e) of the Securities Act, with respect to the Registration Statement relating to the Business Combination, and a further subpoena in support thereof."
On this news, Digital World's stock price fell $10.71 per share, or 28.18%, to close at $27.30 per share on June 14, 2022.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com
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ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Connecticut Lottery's "Lotto" game were:
09-23-27-30-35-41
(nine, twenty-three, twenty-seven, thirty, thirty-five, forty-one)
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Connecticut Lottery's "Lotto" game were:
09-23-27-30-35-41
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NEW YORK, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Dentsply Sirona Inc. ("Dentsply Sirona" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: XRAY). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether Dentsply Sirona and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On April 19, 2022, Dentsply Sirona issued a press release announcing the termination of Chief Executive Officer Don Casey, effective immediately, and stating that Casey "will cease to serve as a member of the Company's Board." On this news, Dentsply Sirona's stock price fell sharply during intraday trading on April 19, 2022.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com
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Pomerantz LLP
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DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 3 Evening" game were:
2-5-1
(two, five, one)
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 3 Evening" game were:
2-5-1
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NEW YORK, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Generac Holdings Inc. ("Generac" or the "Company") (NYSE: GNRC). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether Generac and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
Generac has asserted that its recent acquisitions (including its 80% interest in Pramac and acquisition of Off Grid Energy) support the Company's "Powering A Smarter World" strategic plan and has touted the role played by Generac's much-hyped strategic distribution partnership with Sunnova. On June 22, 2022, Spruce Point Capital Management ("Spruce Point") published an investment report alleging that Generac is struggling "to suppress core business challenges, while pivoting towards a highly speculative and unproven acquisition spree in clean energy products and services." Among other things, the Spruce Point report: (1) accused Generac of engaging in a pattern of misreporting acquisition revenue contribution between 2019 and 2021; (2) questioned Pramac's ballooning receivables, calling it "a hallmark of channel stuffing"; (3) observed that Generac's press release announcing the Off Grid Energy acquisition obscured the fact that its 80% Pramac business was the end acquiror and found "evidence to suggest a sham revenue transaction at Off Grid Energy"; and (4) opined that Generac's distribution partnership with Sunnova may have been structured to enable Generac to round-trip cash flows.
On this news, Generac's stock price fell $7.41 per share, or 3.37%, to close at $212.57 per share on June 22, 2022.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com
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Pomerantz LLP
rswilloughby@pomlaw.com
888-476-6529 ext. 7980
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GALLE, Sri Lanka (AP) — The sport of cricket has become a welcome distraction for Sri Lankans looking for a break from the effects of the economic crisis in the country — long lines to buy fuel and cooking gas and school and work disrupted because there is little access to public transport.
The cricket-crazed South Asian island nation is facing its worst economic crisis in recent memory, enduring acute shortages of food, fuel and medicine. The government has shut schools and universities and has limited fuel supplies.
“Yes there is a problem in the country, people have become poor and helpless with all kinds of problems. We have been living a monotonous life and sometimes spent five, six seven days in fuel lines,” said Ujith Nilantha, who watched the first test between Sri Lanka and Australia with his 10-year-old son last week in the southern city of Galle.
“There is no happiness for children, and we can’t provide what the child needs. When we watch this (cricket) it brings a mental healing,” added Nilantha, whose livelihood in the tourism sector has been disrupted after arrivals fell with the energy crisis.
Nilantha said he had planned to suggest his son play cricket, an expensive game by Sri Lanka's standards, but his life changed quickly with the economic crisis and his plans were shattered.
“We love cricket but we can’t spend all our time on cricket, with the employment problems and all of that. But I expect to get some relief from the pressures by watching cricket.”
Cricket, a legacy from British colonizers, has become part of the local culture in Sri Lanka as in many South Asian and Caribbean nations. It is has been looked upon as a unifying factor in a country torn apart by racial, religious and political discord.
Even a bloody quarter-century civil war did not hamper the progress or the following of the sport in Sri Lanka.
The now-defeated Tamil Tiger rebel group which fought for an independent state silenced their arms for the 1996 World Cup final, when Sri Lanka beat Australia to win the title.
Teenager Theekshana Nethumaksila was at the scenic cricket ground in Galle, having traveled from the neighboring city of Matara by train.
The 16-year-old Nethumaksila is scheduled to sit for public exams this year but is unable to prepare properly because the schools are closed.
“We only have cricket in times of sadness,” he said. “We come here to watch cricket to get it off our minds.”
Before going ahead with the tour, the Australian cricket team had to contemplate whether it was ethical to travel to Sri Lanka and play when local people were struggling without electricity even for basic needs.
The tour involved a three-game Twenty20 international series, won by Australia, and a five-match one-day international series, won 3-2 by Sri Lanka.
The Australian team's decision to go ahead with the tour earned them admiration from fans who turned up at the fifth one-day match last month dressed in yellow — the color of Australia's ODI uniform — to thank them for entertaining them and sending a positive message about Sri Lanka to the world.
Some of the Australian players returned the favor. Led by captain Pat Cummins, many used social media to say they appreciated the outpouring of support they had received from the Sri Lankan fans.
Australia won the first test match by 10 wickets, leaving Sri Lanka with a chance to square the series when the tour concludes with the second test starting Friday, also at Galle.
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BALTIMORE (AP) — Cedric Mullins doubled in the winning run in the 10th inning, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Texas Rangers 10-9 Tuesday night in a wild game that featured several comebacks and clutch home runs.
Mullins hit a two-out liner into the gap off Matt Moore (3-2) to bring home Ryan McKenna, who started the inning at second base.
Joey Krehbiel (4-3) worked out of a bases-loaded jam in the top of the 10th for the Orioles, who have won three straight following a four-game skid.
This one was particularly enjoyable, even if they couldn't shake the Rangers until the game's final play. The Orioles became the first team in major league history to allow a game-tying or go-ahead homer in the seventh, eighth and ninth innings and still win the game, according to Stats.
“That's a great feeling, to be in the fight all night and to come out on top,” Mullins said. “We had a lot of chances to end it early, but it's huge for our pitching staff to know they have guys they can count on if they don't come out strong.”
Texas trailed 4-0 in the second inning, 7-4 in the eighth and 8-7 in the ninth before rallying. Not to be outdone, Baltimore pulled out of a 9-8 deficit in the ninth when Rougned Odor hit a two-out, solo shot to right-center off Joe Barlow.
Mitch Garver, Nathaniel Lowe and Corey Seagar homered for the Rangers, who have connected in 11 straight games, tying their longest run of the season.
“We fought. We had some big hits there at the end,” manager Chris Woodward said.
But poor pitching from a weary relief staff was too much to overcome.
“We were pretty thin in the bullpen. Some of those guys we wanted to stay away from came in and pitched and gave it everything they had,” Woodward said. “The pitches we gave up got too much of the plate.”
After Lowe hit a three-run drive to pull the Rangers into a 7-7 tie in the eighth, McKenna opened the bottom half with his first home run of the season, off John King. McKenna thrust his arm in the air after the ball landed in the front row of seats beyond a left-field wall that was moved back and raised before the season.
But the advantage lasted only briefly. Félix Bautista gave up a one-out single before Seager homered to give the Rangers their first lead.
Baltimore went up 4-0 in the second inning against right-hander Spencer Howard. After Jorge Mateo hit a two-out RBI single, Mullins doubled in two runs and Trey Mancini doubled into the left-field corner.
Called up from Triple-A Round Rock to make his second career start, Howard gave up four runs and six hits over four innings.
“He did OK,” Woodward said. “Obviously that second inning kind of got away from him.”
After Texas loaded the bases in the fifth inning against starter Austin Voth, Keegan Akin gave up a sacrifice fly to Josh Smith. Marcus Semien then bounced a run-scoring single off third base and Seager lined an RBI single to center.
Garver led off the seventh with a homer off Akin to make 4-all. He became the seventh Rangers player on the team to reach double figures in home runs.
GREAT EXPECTATIONS
The Rangers (37-42) haven't been at .500 since the end of May and are assured of having a losing record at the 81-game midpoint. Two stats stand out: Texas is 13-37 when scoring five runs or less and 4-16 in one-run games. “The guys are playing hard. They're fighting, they're grinding," Woodward said. “They're really frustrated in that locker room.”
TRAINER'S ROOM
Orioles: OF Austin Hays was not in the starting lineup because his right wrist was still sore after being hit by a pitch Monday. ... 1B Ryan Mountcastle did not start because of a “sinus issue,” according to manager Brandon Hyde. ... RHP Kyle Bradish (shoulder inflammation) will pitch in a simulated game “in the next couple of days,” Hyde said.
UP NEXT
Rangers: RHP Glenn Otto (4-4, 5.63 ERA) starts the series finale Wednesday night. He's 0-2 with a 15.00 ERA in two starts since coming off the COVID-19 list.
Orioles: RHP Spenser Watkins (1-1, 4.61) makes his first career appearance against Texas. It will be Watkins' 11th start of the season and sixth at home, where he's 0-0 with a 5.51 ERA.
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Florida Amber Alert issued for missing 15-year-old girl
Florida Amber Alert issued for missing 15-year-old girl
WITH THE PAIN OF THE PAST. THAT’S ALL NEW TONIGHT AT 11:00 ON WESH 2 NEWS. HAPPENING NOW AN AMBER ALERT IN SOUTH FLORIDA, A 15-YEAR-OLD GIRL FROM PALM BEACH COUNTY IS MISSING. ASHLEY REYES-HERNANDEZ WAS LAST SEEN JULY 2 IN JUPITER. AUTHORITIES SAID SHE MAY BE WITH A MAN BY THE NAME OF OLIVER RAMOS. IF YOU KNOW WH
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Florida Amber Alert issued for missing 15-year-old girl
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement issued a Florida Amber Alert for a missing 15-year-old girl from Palm Beach County.The Florida Amber Alert was sent out Tuesday night for Ashley Reyes-Hernandez.Authorities said she went missing on July 2 from Jupiter, Florida.She's described as Hispanic with brown eyes and brown hair. She's 5 feet and 4 inches and 162 pounds.Authorities said she may be with a male by the name of Oliver Ramos. His age is unknown. If you have information contact Jupiter PD at 561-799-4445 or 911.
PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. —
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement issued a Florida Amber Alert for a missing 15-year-old girl from Palm Beach County.
The Florida Amber Alert was sent out Tuesday night for Ashley Reyes-Hernandez.
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Authorities said she went missing on July 2 from Jupiter, Florida.
She's described as Hispanic with brown eyes and brown hair. She's 5 feet and 4 inches and 162 pounds.
Authorities said she may be with a male by the name of Oliver Ramos. His age is unknown.
If you have information contact Jupiter PD at 561-799-4445 or 911. | https://www.wesh.com/article/fl-amber-alert/40519240 | 2022-07-06T04:06:50Z | https://www.wesh.com/article/fl-amber-alert/40519240 | false |
SAN DIEGO and HONG KONG and SYDNEY, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Inmagene Biopharmaceuticals ("Inmagene") and HUTCHMED (China) Limited ("HUTCHMED") (Nasdaq/AIM:HCM; HKEX:13) announces today that the first participant, based in Australia, was dosed in a global Phase I trial of IMG-007, an investigational OX40 antagonistic monoclonal antibody.
The Phase I study is a multi-stage, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, dose-escalation study in healthy volunteers, and a dose-escalation and parallel design, multiple-dose study in adult patients with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis. The study will be used to evaluate the safety, tolerability and efficacy of IMG-007 in patients with atopic dermatitis. Additional details will be found at clinicaltrials.gov, using identifier NCT05353972.
"Dosing the first participant is an important milestone for the IMG-007 program," said Dr Jonathan Wang, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Inmagene. "We hope the data will help us demonstrate that IMG-007 is one of the strongest OX40 antagonist drug candidates worldwide."
Dr Jean-Louis Saillot, Chief Development Officer of Inmagene, said, "IMG-007 blocks the OX40 activity and has demonstrated high potency in preclinical studies, indicating a best-in-class potential. We welcome the start of the IMG-007 clinical program with the hope of developing an innovative, safe and effective treatment option for patients with atopic dermatitis and other immunological diseases."
Dr Weiguo Su, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Scientific Officer of HUTCHMED, said: "This is an exciting step towards taking our novel drug candidates into immunological diseases, where Inmagene has significant expertise, as we work to maximize the impact of our drug discovery engine."
About IMG-007
IMG-007 is a novel antagonistic monoclonal antibody targeting the OX40 receptor. It was originally discovered by HUTCHMED, with Inmagene assuming development responsibility at the candidate stage. Inmagene has an exclusive option to in-license IMG-007's global rights.
About OX-40 and Atopic Dermatitis
OX40 is a costimulatory receptor member of the tumor necrosis factor receptor (TNFR) superfamily expressed predominantly on activated T cells. The ligation of OX40 by its ligand OX40L leads to enhanced T cell survival, proliferation, and effector functions. Preclinical research results show that IMG-007 can bind to human OX40 receptor with high affinity, thereby inhibit the binding of OX40 to OX40L, reducing OX40L-dependent downstream signaling and cytokine release by OX40+ T cells. By selectively shutting down OX40+ T cell function, IMG-007 may provide a treatment option for pathological OX40+ T cell-mediated immune diseases, such as atopic dermatitis.
Atopic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that is estimated to affect 8-19% of children and 2-5% of adults in US, Europe, and East Asia.[1],[2],[3]
About Inmagene
Inmagene is a global clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing novel therapeutics for immunology-related diseases. The company is building a robust pipeline of nearly twenty drug development programs.
Inmagene's most advanced drug candidate is IMG-020 (izokibep), which has successfully met the endpoints in global phase II studies for both psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis ("PsA"). It has received the IND approval from the Center for Drug Evaluation (CDE) of the China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) for phase III studies in plaque psoriasis. Inmagene is working with its partners to conduct global phase II studies for multiple autoimmune diseases, including PsA, ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and uveitis. In addition, IMG-004 and IMG-007, both of which with global rights, are in global phase I studies.
Believing in "Borderless Innovation", the Inmagene team strives to integrate efficient resources worldwide to develop novel therapeutics for global patients. Based on its proprietary QuadraTek™ drug discovery platform, Inmagene is operating 12 "Smart Innovation" programs to create and develop drug candidates with global rights. Inmagene also in-licenses drug candidates and, together with its partners, carries out global development activities, including global multi-center clinical trials. Inmagene has formed strategic partnerships with multiple partners, such as HUTCHMED and Affibody AB, to develop highly innovative drug candidates. For more information, please visit: www.inmagenebio.com
About HUTCHMED
HUTCHMED (Nasdaq/AIM: HCM; HKEX: 13) is an innovative, commercial-stage, biopharmaceutical company. It is committed to the discovery and global development and commercialization of targeted therapies and immunotherapies for the treatment of cancer and immunological diseases. It has more than 4,900 personnel across all its companies, at the center of which is a team of over 1,800 in oncology/immunology. Since inception it has advanced 13 cancer drug candidates from in-house discovery into clinical studies around the world, with its first three oncology drugs now approved and marketed in China. For more information, please visit: www.hutch-med.com or follow us on LinkedIn.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements reflect Inmagene's and/or HUTCHMED's current expectations regarding future events, including expectations regarding the therapeutic potential of IMG-007 for the treatment of patients with atopic dermatitis and other immunological diseases, the further clinical development of IMG-007, expectations as to whether clinical studies of IMG-007 would meet their primary or secondary endpoints, and expectations as to the timing of the completion and the release of results from such studies. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Such risks and uncertainties include, among other things, assumptions regarding enrollment rates and the timing and availability of subjects meeting a study's inclusion and exclusion criteria; changes to clinical protocols or regulatory requirements; unexpected adverse events or safety issues; the ability of IMG-007 to meet the primary or secondary endpoint of a study, to obtain regulatory approval in different jurisdictions and to gain commercial acceptance after obtaining regulatory approval; the potential market of IMG-007 for a targeted indication; the sufficiency of funding; and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on general economic, regulatory and political conditions. Existing and prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. For further discussion of various risks applicable to HUTCHMED, see HUTCHMED's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, on AIM and with The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. Neither Inmagene nor HUTCHMED undertakes to update or revise the information contained in this press release, whether as a result of new information, future events or circumstances or otherwise.
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