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Hayden Panettiere’s star was rising in the mid-aughts when she gained fame on “Heroes,” a hit series that boasted the memorable tagline, “Save the cheerleader, save the world.”
But at the time, Panettiere’s fans had no idea that the teen who played cheerleader Claire Bennett onscreen actually needed help offscreen.
In a new interview, the now-32-year-old actor is opening up about her experience with addiction for the first time, a battle that began when she was offered “happy pills,” she said, before red carpet appearances when she was just 15.
“They were to make me peppy during interviews,” Panettiere recalled in a cover feature for People magazine. “I had no idea that this was not an appropriate thing, or what door that would open for me when it came to my addiction.”
And she had no idea how well she would be able to work around what became a growing problem with opioids and alcohol.
“My saving grace is that I couldn’t be messy while on set and working,” Panettiere explained. “But things kept getting out of control (off set). And as I got older, the drugs and alcohol became something I almost couldn’t live without.”
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By the time she became one of the leading ladies of the country-music themed prime-time soap "Nashville," she felt she could see parallels between her troubled character and herself.
“Those were really tough years,” said Panettiere, who, like her television alter ego Juliette Barnes, suffered from postpartum depression after the birth of her daughter in 2014. “I could relate to a lot of those storylines like the alcoholism and postpartum depression. They hit close to home.”
And while she remained sober during her pregnancy with daughter Kaya, whom shares with ex-partner Wladimir Klitschko, after she gave birth, all bets were off.
“There was just this gray color in my life," she said describing the time period.
It got to a point where the actor had to sip alcohol throughout the day just to keep the shakes at bay.
“I was on top of the world and I ruined it,” Panettiere told People. “I’d think I hit rock bottom, but then there’s that trap door that opens.”
When doctors warned her that her liver “was going to give out” if she didn’t change her ways, she decided to enter rehab for eight months and break the cycle.
“This hasn’t been easy, and there were a lot of ups and downs,” Panettiere said.
But she has no regrets.
"I don’t regret even the ugliest things that have happened to me," she added. "I feel incredibly accomplished. And I feel like I have a second chance.”
This story first appeared on TODAY.com. More from TODAY: | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/hayden-panettiere-opens-up-for-1st-time-about-addiction-to-opioids-alcohol/3763630/ | 2022-07-06T18:35:22Z | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/hayden-panettiere-opens-up-for-1st-time-about-addiction-to-opioids-alcohol/3763630/ | false |
Eric Holder was found guilty of the first-degree murder of rapper Nipsey Hussle, a court ruled on Wednesday.
A Los Angeles prosecutor said Holder premeditated the killing of Hussle.
He was convicted of fatally shooting the Grammy Award-winning rapper outside his clothing store three years ago. During opening statements, Deputy District Attorney John McKinney told jurors that Holder had a brief conversation with Hussle that involved “snitching,” then returned minutes later and shot the rapper, who died at age 33.
Holder's defense attorney has said the shooting was not premeditated, and Holder did not commit first-degree murder as charged.
Holder could get life in prison. | https://www.kgun9.com/news/national/jury-finds-man-guilty-of-murder-of-rapper-nipsey-hussle | 2022-07-06T18:35:47Z | https://www.kgun9.com/news/national/jury-finds-man-guilty-of-murder-of-rapper-nipsey-hussle | true |
Ivybridge Aldi supermarket plans refused by councillors
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A planning application that included a discount supermarket in a Devon town has been refused by councillors.
South Hams District Council had put forward the proposal for an Aldi in Ivybridge which was turned down by the same council's planning committee.
The application at Leonards Road also included improved cycling access and new parking electric charging points.
A spokesman for the council said it was "extremely disappointed" but respected the decision.
South Hams District Council had applied to build the development on two car parks it owns.
The application was opposed by Ivybridge Town Council which said the car parks were "vital for the viability of Ivybridge".
Following the decision, a spokesman for South Hams District Council said: "This is what local democracy is all about, but this decision does not stop us wanting to do the best for Ivybridge and to bring about regeneration for our towns.
"These are difficult times. The cost of living is going up and we need to pull together with the towns to do what we can to support the local economies of the South Hams."
The spokesman said the team behind the regeneration plans would now have to decide what would happen next with the project.
Follow BBC News South West on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to spotlight@bbc.co.uk. | https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-devon-62070035 | 2022-07-06T18:39:00Z | https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-devon-62070035 | true |
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Attorneys for Kentucky’s two abortion clinics sought an injunction in court Wednesday to block the state's near-total ban on the procedure, one of numerous such efforts across the country following the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling overturning Roe v. Wade.
Jefferson Circuit Judge Mitch Perry issued a temporary restraining order blocking the state's abortion ban last week, and the two clinics, both in Louisville, resumed performing abortions. If granted, the injunction would suspend the state law while the case is litigated.
Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron appealed the restraining order to the state’s appeals courts, but the Kentucky Supreme Court rejected Cameron’s appeal Tuesday night.
Abortion rights advocates have argued that Kentucky’s law banning abortions, set up to take effect immediately after the Supreme Court's ruling, violates the state's constitution.
Dr. Ashlee Bergin, who performs abortions at Louisville’s EMW clinic and was the first witness called by the clinics’ attorneys Wednesday, testified about the many possible health risks of pregnancy. Bergin cited statistics showing that pregnancy can be more dangerous to the health of a mother than abortion.
Vic Maddox, a deputy attorney general, asked Bergin during cross-examination to provide details of abortion procedures, prompting Perry to ask Maddox to “be less graphic.” Maddox also asked Bergin if she considers the fetus to be her patient, along with the mother.
“I don’t view it in those terms,” Bergin responded.
In the lawsuit seeking the injunction, attorneys for the clinics argued that women were being “forced to remain pregnant against their will” in violation of the state’s constitution.
Kentucky’s abortion law contains a narrow exception allowing a physician to perform the procedure if it is deemed necessary to prevent the death or permanent injury of the mother.
Gov. Andy Beshear, a Democrat, has denounced the state’s trigger law as “extremist,” noting it lacks exceptions for rape and incest.
Cameron, a Republican who is running for governor, said Tuesday night that he was disappointed Kentucky’s new abortion laws are being delayed.
“We’ve now asked all three levels of Kentucky’s judiciary to allow these laws to take effect," he said in a social media statement. “Not a single judge at any level has suggested these laws are unconstitutional, yet we are unfortunately still prohibited from enforcing them.”
The lawsuit filed by the Kentucky clinics' attorneys is one of numerous such efforts taking place in states that passed similar laws in anticipation of the Supreme Court's decision overturning Roe v. Wade earlier this month.
Elsewhere in the South, a Mississippi judge on Tuesday rejected a request by the state’s only abortion clinic to temporarily block a law that would ban most abortions. In Florida, a new 15-week abortion ban was blocked but then quickly reinstated after an appeal from the state attorney general in a lawsuit challenging the restriction. | https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Kentucky-abortion-clinics-in-court-to-block-new-17287936.php | 2022-07-06T18:39:01Z | https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Kentucky-abortion-clinics-in-court-to-block-new-17287936.php | true |
The Seven Second Freeze Challenge has been sweeping the nation to raise awareness and funds for the 40 million Americans who suffer from migraines and other headache disorders.
Celebrities like "Anchorman" actor David Koechner and Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider have slurped an icy or slushy drink through a straw for seven seconds to experience brain freeze and post the video to social media, to encourage others to take part.
It's the brainchild of the Chicago-based Headache Foundation, which is led by longtime Whiting civic booster Tom Dabertin.
Dabertin serves as CEO of the organization, which is headquartered in downtown Chicago and has been around since 1970.
"The whole purpose of the campaign is trying to build awareness of migraine headaches and chronic headaches about 40 million Americans suffer from," he said. "Estimates are about half the cases are undiagnosed or underdiagnosed. So many suffer with migraines or chronic headache disorders. It's estimated to be one in every four households."
The social media campaign was modeled after the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge that went massively viral a few years ago. People are encouraged to share videos of themselves taking the challenge on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and other social media channels.
"When you drink out of a straw you get what's commonly referred to as brain freeze. It emulates what the pain feels like from a migraine for people who don't have migraines, only it lasts a few seconds instead of hours or days," Dabertin said. "We're asking people to drink a cold drink, get brain freeze, laugh about it, post the video and challenge others to do the same and make a $20 donation to the National Headache Foundation."
Dabertin's son came up with the idea while out with some friends. It's been covered by television stations nationwide.
James Dedelow did the challenge live on his "JED in the Morning" show on WJOB. He had a personal experience with migraines.
"My daughter had migraines in middle and high school. She couldn't get a diagnosis. Doctors didn't know how to address it. There were no real effective treatment methods and little awareness," he said. "It wasn't until we drove to Mayo and spent a bunch of time up there that we got relief in the form of correct diagnosis and, ultimately, Botox. It was experimental then. We became part of a trial at Mayo. It wasn't approved yet, so insurance wouldn't pay. My wife and I had to pay out of our pocket. It nearly took the radio station down."
Dedelow hopes to raise more awareness about the issue.
"At the time, our daughter was in high school and was in danger of dropping out. Munster High, like all other academic institutions at the time, didn't really know how to deal with the problem," he said. "Our daughter spent a month at home one of the times. There wasn't infrastructure in place to homeschool or remote learn. It was a mess. The day we got the first Botox injection, everything changed. Now there are meds — you don't have to take the injections. My daughter has taken new and improved meds the last few years instead of the injections. She's 27 weeks pregnant now. Not sure it would have been possible without advancements in the technology of dealing with migraines and the awareness of migraines that has come about."
Other participants have included comedian Cedric the Entertainment, actor Alex Borstein and country music performer Allie Sealey.
"We are hoping our efforts go viral," Dabertin said. "We want to build awareness."
The funds raised will go toward continuing education for doctors and nurse practitioners who typically only get a few hours of class time on migraines and chronic headaches in medical school. The hope is to make them more aware of the condition so they can diagnose it more readily and get patients the treatment they need.
The nonprofit also seeks to fund new treatments and cures.
"We're hoping by the end of summer millions of people will become aware of the Seven Second Challenge and be better informed about migraines," Dabertin said. "Migraines can be debilitating. The pain is terrific. When you get a brain freeze you can chuckle about it because it doesn't last hours or days. But it helps create more empathy and understanding."
Joseph S. Pete is a Lisagor Award-winning business reporter who covers steel, industry, unions, the ports, retail, banking and more. The Indiana University grad has been with The Times since 2013 and blogs about craft beer, culture and the military.
The Splash Mountain rides at Disneyland and Disney World will reopen in 2024 with a theme replacing a backstory viewed as perpetuating racist stereotypes.
Taylor Swift's alleged stalker has been arrested, and a new version of the Queen's "official duties" have been rewritten following her Platinum Jubilee. Get more celeb news here. | https://www.nwitimes.com/entertainment/national-headache-foundations-seven-second-freeze-challenge-has-garnered-celebrity-participants-national-media-coverage/article_a9db0238-3ee3-5bcc-8b26-2aa63949e8f7.html | 2022-07-06T18:39:27Z | https://www.nwitimes.com/entertainment/national-headache-foundations-seven-second-freeze-challenge-has-garnered-celebrity-participants-national-media-coverage/article_a9db0238-3ee3-5bcc-8b26-2aa63949e8f7.html | false |
Editor's note: The above video on the process to remove a derogatory word from Washington sites originally aired on April 7, 2022.
SAN JUAN COUNTY, Wash. - A proposal to rename a channel in San Juan Islands after one of the first Indigenous elected officials in Washington state was approved by a state board.
The Washington State Board of Natural Resources approved four naming proposals Tuesday, including renaming Harney Channel between Shaw and Orcas islands after Henry Cayou.
The proposed name, Cayou Channel, would honor Indigenous longtime businessman and local politician, Henry Cayou.
Cayou lived his whole life in the San Juan Islands until his death in 1959. He was a successful commercial fisherman and was one of the first Indigenous elected officials in Washington state, according to the Washington State Department of Natural Resources. Cayou served for 29 years as the San Juan Island County commissioner.
Harney Channel was named after notorious American General William Selby Harney in the 1800s. Harney led the U.S. Army’s Department of Oregon from 1858 to 1860 and has a storied history of killing indigenous people throughout the midwest and western territories, and narrowly avoided war with Great Britain, which led to the occupation of the San Juan Islands, according to the Oregon Historical Society.
The Washington State Board of Natural Resources said the naming of Cayou Channel is the result of a "substantial community organizing effort" from San Juan County residents.
The proposal was first submitted in early 2021 and has cleared all state hurdles.
The approved name proposal will be added to the Washington Administrative Code, and the Washington State Board of Natural Resources will pass the proposal along to the United States Board on Geographic Names for federal review. | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/state-appove-proposal-rename-san-juan-islands-channel-indigenous-leader/281-b0fa47b5-c3f7-4e50-9dfd-c6aa1f4e1e7f | 2022-07-06T18:40:04Z | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/state-appove-proposal-rename-san-juan-islands-channel-indigenous-leader/281-b0fa47b5-c3f7-4e50-9dfd-c6aa1f4e1e7f | false |
US, UK leaders raise fresh alarms about Chinese espionage
By ERIC TUCKER
Associated Press
LONDON (AP) — The FBI director and the leader of Britain’s domestic intelligence agency are raising alarms about the Chinese government, warning business leaders that Beijing is determined to steal their technology for competitive gain. FBI Director Christopher Wray reaffirmed previous concerns in denouncing economic espionage and hacking operations by China as well as the Chinese government’s efforts to stifle dissent abroad. His speech Wednesday was notable because it took place at MI5’s London headquarters and alongside the agency’s director general in an intended show of Western solidarity. The FBI director also said there are signs the Chinese, perhaps drawing lessons from Russia’s experience since the Ukraine war, have looked for ways to “insulate their economy” against potential sanctions. | https://kion546.com/news/ap-national-news/2022/07/06/us-uk-leaders-raise-fresh-alarms-about-chinese-espionage/ | 2022-07-06T18:40:50Z | https://kion546.com/news/ap-national-news/2022/07/06/us-uk-leaders-raise-fresh-alarms-about-chinese-espionage/ | true |
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CHICAGO (AP) — A woman — stunned and speechless in the chaos of a July 4 parade massacre — walked up to Greg Ring and handed him a 2-year-old boy, covered in blood.
Ring had fled the scene in the Chicago suburb of Highland Park with his wife and three children to an area behind a popular pancake house.
“We kind of met eyes and didn’t say anything.... I put my arms out, and she gave him to me,” Ring said Thursday, when describing the exchange with the unidentified woman, who then laid down in front of their car in shock.
The boy pointed in the direction of the parade route, saying “Mommy, Daddy, Mommy, Daddy."
Ring's wish to help the boy carried him back to the scene. He tucked the boy's face in his chest, so he couldn't see the carnage. But Ring quickly realized it was too dangerous.
“Active shooter! Get back down!" a police officer shouted. Ring fled again.
He and his family got to their car and took the boy to a Highland Park fire station. “I have a boy. He’s not ours,” he told the department staff, who asked him to keep the boy as authorities searched for the shooter and helped the wounded.
“They were getting ready for war,” Ring said.
The family drove to Ring’s in-laws, where they hunkered down. There, the boy sat with Ring's 4-year-old, watching a Mickey Mouse show.
“He asked my wife to wipe him off because he had blood on him that wasn’t his,” said Ring, an insurance broker from Highland Park.
They were later able to identify the boy and reunite him with his grandparents.
Aiden McCarthy's parents, Kevin and Irina, both died in the shooting, which left five others dead and more than two dozen wounded.
Friends of the McCarthys said Irina’s parents would care for the boy going forward.
“Aiden ... will have a long road ahead to heal, find stability, and ultimately navigate life as an orphan. He is surrounded by a community of friends and extended family that will embrace him with love, and any means available to ensure he has everything he needs as he grows," Irina Colon, a family friend, wrote on a GoFundMe account she created for the family and Aiden. The account has raised more than $2 million.
On Thursday, Ring was still trying to process what happened at the July 4 parade. He said he's not a hero and just did what anyone would have done in the situation.
“I’m just filled with immense gratitude. I’m really sad. I don’t know, I don’t know how I feel. I have not slept for a minute the last two nights,” he said.
“What could’ve happened — it is nothing short of a miracle that the five of us — me, my wife and my three kids — one of us or all of us isn’t dead. I do not understand. Everybody around us was hit or got shot.”
The five others killed were identified Tuesday as Katherine Goldstein, 64; Jacquelyn Sundheim, 63; Stephen Straus, 88; Nicolas Toledo-Zaragoza, 78; Eduardo Uvaldo, 69. | https://www.nhregister.com/news/article/In-the-midst-of-chaotic-shooting-strangers-save-17287937.php | 2022-07-06T18:42:45Z | https://www.nhregister.com/news/article/In-the-midst-of-chaotic-shooting-strangers-save-17287937.php | true |
Have you ever been asked to donate to charity? Scammers can prey on people’s generosity, especially after a tragedy, by pretending to be fundraising for a cause.
Here are four ways to VERIFY whether donation pages are real or fake, and avoid charity fraud scams.
THE SOURCES
1. Do your research to VERIFY the charity is credible
When you find a charity or cause you want to support, there are resources to help determine if the charity is legitimate. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), these are some organizations that can help you research charities:
A recent release from the New York attorney general’s office said when researching, look into newly formed organizations carefully.
“Often, in the aftermath of tragedies, new organizations emerge to meet community needs. While most of these organizations are well-intentioned, and some may provide innovative forms of assistance, some may not have the experience or infrastructure to follow through on their promises, and some may turn out to be scams,” the release said.
2. Be wary of donation pages soliciting through email
The New York attorney general’s warning said, “If you receive a solicitation by email, find out who is behind that email address. Contact the charity whose name is in the email or visit its website to find out if the email is really from the charity. Do not give personal information or your credit card number in response to an email solicitation unless you have checked out the charity.”
Fight Cybercrime, an organization that provides cybercrime and scam awareness, says valid charity organizations will not include an attachment in their email communications.
The FBI offers this advice: Don't click links or open email attachments from someone you don't know, manually type out links instead of clicking on them and don’t provide any personal information.
3. VERIFY the method of payment and don’t pay cash
According to the FBI, if a charity or organization asks you to donate through cash, gift card, virtual currency, or wire transfer, it's probably a scam.
The FTC adds:
- To be safer, pay by credit card or check.
- It’s a good practice to keep a record of all donations. Review your statements closely to make sure you’re only charged the amount you agreed to donate – and that you’re not signed up to make a recurring donation. Keeping track also helps determine if your donation would be tax deductible.
4. Pay attention to the red flags
According to Fight Cybercrime, individuals should be suspicious of anyone trying to contact you claiming to be a victim, or trying to rush you into making a donation.
“Scammers often make lots of vague and sentimental claims but give no specifics,” Fight Cybercrime says.
Some other telltale signs of a charity scam, according to the FTC, include:
- Some scammers try to trick you into paying them by thanking you for a donation that you never made.
- Scammers can change caller ID to make a call look like it’s from a local area code.
- Some scammers use names that sound a lot like the names of real charities. This is one reason it pays to do some research before giving.
- Bogus organizations may claim that your donation is tax-deductible when it is not.
- Guaranteeing sweepstakes winnings in exchange for a donation is not only a scam, it’s illegal.
If you do fall victim to a scam, Fight Cybercrime says you should cease all contact with the suspicious organization or individual, contact your bank immediately, run a credit check to make sure your credit history wasn’t tampered with and save all information and correspondence in case you need to file a formal criminal report. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/verify/scams-verify/4-ways-to-spot-charity-donation-scams/536-ad41a2d0-f92a-44a4-8c37-0bd5add680f6 | 2022-07-06T18:43:55Z | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/verify/scams-verify/4-ways-to-spot-charity-donation-scams/536-ad41a2d0-f92a-44a4-8c37-0bd5add680f6 | false |
When it comes to finding the best price for a flight, it can sometimes feel like you’re trying to crack an impossible puzzle. Some people try to better their odds by picking what they believe to be the best day of the week for buying tickets — Tuesday, according to many.
Katherine emailed the VERIFY team to ask “What’s the best day to buy a plane ticket?”
THE QUESTION
Is there a certain day of the week when plane tickets are at their cheapest?
THE SOURCES
Scott’s Cheap Flights, a service that alerts customers to cheap ticket sales
Cheapair.com, an online travel agency
Brett Snyder, president of Cranky Concierge Travel Assistance and a former airline price analyst
THE ANSWER
No, there is not a certain day of the week when plane tickets are at their cheapest.
WHAT WE FOUND
Airlines don’t pick a particular day of the week to make their prices the cheapest. Plane ticket prices fluctuate constantly, and there’s no way to know ahead of time when a flight will drop to its lowest price.
“There is no magic day on which prices suddenly drop,” says Scott’s Cheap Flights, a service that alerts customers to airfare sales. “Price can drop at any time, which means the cheapest day to buy flights is the day you find a great flight deal.”
A study conducted by online travel agency cheapair.com found that the average price of a plane ticket on each of the seven days of the week varied by no more than $2. That’s equivalent to 0.6% of the average ticket price. The day of the week a flight departs has a greater effect on ticket price, the study found. Flights that depart on Tuesday and Wednesday are, on average, $73 cheaper than Sunday flights.
Brett Snyder, president of Cranky Concierge Travel Assistance and a former airline price analyst, believes that the myth some days are cheaper than others for buying tickets originated in part because people mix up “cheapest day to fly” and “cheapest day to buy.” He said the other reason for the myth has to do with the history of online ticket sales.
Snyder said that during the early days of the internet, airlines would often post their fares, depending on the time zone, on Tuesdays nights or on Wednesdays.
“That's when you would see these special deals come out back then,” Snyder said. “This hasn't existed for years. I couldn't tell you the last time when those actually were out there in the market.”
Scott’s Cheap Flights has also referenced this myth on its website. “When we hear travelers and ‘experts’ repeating the long-held myth that the cheapest day to buy flights is on a Tuesday at 3 a.m., we can’t help but chuckle,” it said.
But there are some things you can do to get a better deal, including planning your trip well in advance.
Scott’s Cheap Flights says that’s generally two to eight months out. Cheapair.com found in its study the “prime booking window” when domestic airfares are on average their cheapest is three weeks to three and half months in advance. The study also found fares tend to be high six to 11 months out from a flight, and are at a modest premium about three and a half to six months out. Prices vary dramatically but begin to rise two to three weeks out, and are at their highest the last two weeks before a flight.
Ultimately, what day of the week you buy your plane ticket doesn’t matter. Choosing to buy them on a Tuesday won’t improve your odds of a good deal. All you can do is monitor the price over time, and consider making a purchase a couple of months out. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/verify/travel-verify/no-day-of-week-cheapest-for-buying-plane-tickets/536-f0a0f521-acb1-4168-abf2-ebba786b1ab7 | 2022-07-06T18:44:01Z | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/verify/travel-verify/no-day-of-week-cheapest-for-buying-plane-tickets/536-f0a0f521-acb1-4168-abf2-ebba786b1ab7 | true |
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden spoke Wednesday with the wife of detained WNBA player Brittney Griner, who is on trial in Russia, to reassure her that he is working to win Griner's freedom as soon as possible, the White House said.
Biden's conversation with Cherelle Griner followed Brittney Griner's personal appeal to the president in a handwritten letter from the basketball player the White House received on Monday. In the letter, Griner said she feared she would spend forever in detention in Russia and asked Biden to not “forget about me and the other American Detainees.”
Griner has been detained in Russia for four months and is currently on trial, accused of possessing vape cartridges containing cannabis oil.
The call was placed as Griner’s family has become more aggressive in pressuring the Biden administration by speaking out about her case, including through Brittney Griner's letter to the president and several television interviews by Cherelle Griner, who said she did not think the government was doing enough to bring her wife home.
“The President called Cherelle to reassure her that he is working to secure Brittney’s release as soon as possible, as well as the release of Paul Whelan and other U.S. nationals who are wrongfully detained or held hostage in Russia and around the world,” the White House said in a statement. “He also read her a draft of the letter the President is sending to Brittney Griner today.”
Biden offered his support to the family and committed to making sure they receive “all possible assistance” while the administration pursues steps to win Brittney Griner's release, the White House said.
Griner is in the midst of a trial in Russia that began last week after she was arrested on Feb. 17 on charges of possessing cannabis oil while returning to play for her Russian team. The trial is scheduled to resume Thursday.
Fewer than 1% of defendants in Russian criminal cases are acquitted and, unlike in U.S. courts, acquittals can be overturned.
Cherelle Griner told “CBS Mornings” in an interview Tuesday that it was “disheartening” to her that she had yet to hear from Biden during her wife's detention.
"I will not be quiet anymore," she said. "I will find that balance of harm versus help in pushing our government to do everything that's possible because being quiet, they're not moving, they're not doing anything."
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre was asked repeatedly about Griner during her daily briefing Tuesday. She said Biden read the letter, but would not describe his reaction, other than to say, "This is very personal to him.”
Jean-Pierre did not say whether there were plans for Biden to speak with Griner’s family, but noted that National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan and Secretary of State Antony Blinken both recently had spoken to Griner's wife.
Representatives for Brittney Griner on Monday shared excerpts from her letter to the president.
In one, she wrote, “…As I sit here in a Russian prison, alone with my thoughts and without the protection of my wife, family, friends, Olympic jersey, or any accomplishments, I’m terrified I might be here forever.”
The letter was delivered to the White House on the Fourth of July, which Brittney Griner said was a special day for her family.
“On the 4th of July, our family normally honors the service of those who fought for our freedom, including my father who is a Vietnam War Veteran,” the center for the Phoenix Mercury said. “It hurts thinking about how I usually celebrate this day because freedom means something completely different to me this year.” | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/nation-world/biden-calls-griners-wife/507-a0ec4af8-2f0d-4ebc-b920-0a621512698a | 2022-07-06T18:45:00Z | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/nation-world/biden-calls-griners-wife/507-a0ec4af8-2f0d-4ebc-b920-0a621512698a | true |
Have you ever been asked to donate to charity? Scammers can prey on people’s generosity, especially after a tragedy, by pretending to be fundraising for a cause.
Here are four ways to VERIFY whether donation pages are real or fake, and avoid charity fraud scams.
THE SOURCES
1. Do your research to VERIFY the charity is credible
When you find a charity or cause you want to support, there are resources to help determine if the charity is legitimate. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), these are some organizations that can help you research charities:
A recent release from the New York attorney general’s office said when researching, look into newly formed organizations carefully.
“Often, in the aftermath of tragedies, new organizations emerge to meet community needs. While most of these organizations are well-intentioned, and some may provide innovative forms of assistance, some may not have the experience or infrastructure to follow through on their promises, and some may turn out to be scams,” the release said.
2. Be wary of donation pages soliciting through email
The New York attorney general’s warning said, “If you receive a solicitation by email, find out who is behind that email address. Contact the charity whose name is in the email or visit its website to find out if the email is really from the charity. Do not give personal information or your credit card number in response to an email solicitation unless you have checked out the charity.”
Fight Cybercrime, an organization that provides cybercrime and scam awareness, says valid charity organizations will not include an attachment in their email communications.
The FBI offers this advice: Don't click links or open email attachments from someone you don't know, manually type out links instead of clicking on them and don’t provide any personal information.
3. VERIFY the method of payment and don’t pay cash
According to the FBI, if a charity or organization asks you to donate through cash, gift card, virtual currency, or wire transfer, it's probably a scam.
The FTC adds:
- To be safer, pay by credit card or check.
- It’s a good practice to keep a record of all donations. Review your statements closely to make sure you’re only charged the amount you agreed to donate – and that you’re not signed up to make a recurring donation. Keeping track also helps determine if your donation would be tax deductible.
4. Pay attention to the red flags
According to Fight Cybercrime, individuals should be suspicious of anyone trying to contact you claiming to be a victim, or trying to rush you into making a donation.
“Scammers often make lots of vague and sentimental claims but give no specifics,” Fight Cybercrime says.
Some other telltale signs of a charity scam, according to the FTC, include:
- Some scammers try to trick you into paying them by thanking you for a donation that you never made.
- Scammers can change caller ID to make a call look like it’s from a local area code.
- Some scammers use names that sound a lot like the names of real charities. This is one reason it pays to do some research before giving.
- Bogus organizations may claim that your donation is tax-deductible when it is not.
- Guaranteeing sweepstakes winnings in exchange for a donation is not only a scam, it’s illegal.
If you do fall victim to a scam, Fight Cybercrime says you should cease all contact with the suspicious organization or individual, contact your bank immediately, run a credit check to make sure your credit history wasn’t tampered with and save all information and correspondence in case you need to file a formal criminal report. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/verify/scams-verify/4-ways-to-spot-charity-donation-scams/536-ad41a2d0-f92a-44a4-8c37-0bd5add680f6 | 2022-07-06T18:45:19Z | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/verify/scams-verify/4-ways-to-spot-charity-donation-scams/536-ad41a2d0-f92a-44a4-8c37-0bd5add680f6 | true |
JAMES ISLAND, S.C. (WCBD) — The cast and crew of popular Netflix series “Outer Banks” are grieving after a member of their team was killed in an early-morning hit-and-run Tuesday.
The Charleston County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) of South Carolina said Alexander “AJ” Jennings, 22, was walking along a road on James Island when he was hit by a car that fled the scene. He was then hit by a second car, which also fled the scene, but was later located in downtown Charleston by officers with the Charleston Police Department.
Jennings was a cast member on Netflix’s “Outer Banks,” according to the show’s casting agency, Kimmie Stewart Casting. He served as a body double/stand-in for Chase Stokes’ character of John B. in the show’s third season.
The series is currently filming in and around Charleston.
In a Facebook post, the casting agency described Jennings as “a beautiful, kind soul & a bright light every day on set.”
Stokes remembered Jennings with a message on Instagram Wednesday morning.
“Still trying to process why certain things happen, and why the world works in the ways that it does. My heart is shattered. Your life was just starting. We JUST talked about how pumped you were about your tunes, how far you’d come with that ole 6 string and your want to keep creating art,” Stokes wrote in an Instagram story. “Always always making others hearts warm and being so damn selfless. I wish I had more words to say right now, but the past day has been a struggle to say the least. We all love you, you touched all of our lives and made us all better people, and for that– Thank you AJ. Fly high angel.”
CCSO is working to identify the initial car involved in the collision. Anyone with information is asked to contact CCSO at (843) 743-7200. | https://www.wivb.com/news/national/outer-banks-crew-member-dies-after-hit-and-run-in-south-carolina/ | 2022-07-06T18:48:13Z | https://www.wivb.com/news/national/outer-banks-crew-member-dies-after-hit-and-run-in-south-carolina/ | false |
WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration issued an administrative stay Tuesday on the order it issued last month for vaping company Juul to pull its electronic cigarettes from the market.
The agency said on Twitter that the stay temporarily suspends the marketing denial order while it conducts further review, but does not rescind it.
The FDA issued the initial order banning Juul sales on June 23. A day later, a federal appeals court temporarily blocked the government ban.
The initial FDA action was part of a sweeping effort by the agency to bring scientific scrutiny to the multibillion-dollar vaping industry after years of regulatory delays.
To stay on the market, companies must show that their e-cigarettes benefit public health. In practice, that means proving that adult smokers who use them are likely to quit or reduce their smoking, while teens are unlikely to get hooked on them.
The FDA originally said Juul's application left regulators with significant questions and didn't include enough information to evaluate any potential health risks. Juul said it submitted enough information and data to address all issues raised.
A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit granted Juul's request for a hold while the court reviews the case.
On Tuesday, the FDA said it has determined "there are scientific issues unique to the Juul application that warrant additional review."
Still, it said, the stay and the review do not "constitute authorization to market, sell or ship Juul products."
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In midst of parade shooting, strangers save a young boy
CHICAGO (AP) — A woman — stunned and speechless in the chaos of a July 4 parade massacre — walked up to Greg Ring and handed him a 2-year-old boy, covered in blood.
Ring had fled the scene in the Chicago suburb of Highland Park with his wife and three children to an area behind a popular pancake house.
“We kind of met eyes and didn’t say anything.... I put my arms out, and she gave him to me,” Ring said Thursday, when describing the exchange with the unidentified woman, who then laid down in front of their car in shock.
The boy pointed in the direction of the parade route, saying “Mommy, Daddy, Mommy, Daddy.”
Ring’s wish to help the boy carried him back to the scene. He tucked the boy’s face in his chest, so he couldn’t see the carnage. But Ring quickly realized it was too dangerous.
“Active shooter! Get back down!” a police officer shouted. Ring fled again.
He and his family got to their car and took the boy to a Highland Park fire station. “I have a boy. He’s not ours,” he told the department staff, who asked him to keep the boy as authorities searched for the shooter and helped the wounded.
“They were getting ready for war,” Ring said.
WARNING: Video contains graphic content.
The family drove to Ring’s in-laws, where they hunkered down. There, the boy sat with Ring’s 4-year-old, watching a Mickey Mouse show.
“He asked my wife to wipe him off because he had blood on him that wasn’t his,” said Ring, an insurance broker from Highland Park.
They were later able to identify the boy and reunite him with his grandparents.
Aiden McCarthy’s parents, Kevin and Irina, both died in the shooting, which left five others dead and more than two dozen wounded.
Friends of the McCarthys said Irina’s parents would care for the boy going forward.
“Aiden ... will have a long road ahead to heal, find stability, and ultimately navigate life as an orphan. He is surrounded by a community of friends and extended family that will embrace him with love, and any means available to ensure he has everything he needs as he grows,” Irina Colon, a family friend, wrote on a GoFundMe account she created for the family and Aiden. The account has raised more than $2 million.
On Thursday, Ring was still trying to process what happened at the July 4 parade. He said he’s not a hero and just did what anyone would have done in the situation.
“I’m just filled with immense gratitude. I’m really sad. I don’t know, I don’t know how I feel. I have not slept for a minute the last two nights,” he said.
“What could’ve happened — it is nothing short of a miracle that the five of us — me, my wife and my three kids — one of us or all of us isn’t dead. I do not understand. Everybody around us was hit or got shot.”
The five others who were killed were identified Tuesday as Katherine Goldstein, 64; Jacquelyn Sundheim, 63; Stephen Straus, 88; Nicolas Toledo-Zaragoza, 78; and Eduardo Uvaldo, 69.
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You don't need to take a red pill to uncover Keanu Reeves' kindness.
The Matrix star had a heartwarming interaction with a fan following a transatlantic flight from London to New York, according to an onlooker to witnessed the exchange. In a now-viral thread on Twitter, TV producer Andrew Kimmel—who was on the same flight as Reeves—said the actor was hanging out by airport's luggage claim area when he was approached by a young boy for an autograph.
Not only did Reeves sweetly oblige, but he also "happily responded to every single" question the child had for him, according to Kimmel.
"Kid: Why were you in London?" he tweeted. "KR: Filming a documentary."
Kimmel also said that Reeves didn't correct the boy when he mispronounced Grand Prix, but instead continued their conversation about Formula 1 race as if the gaffe never happened.
"F1! Race cars!" Kimmel recalled Reeves saying, before sharing that the Speed alum told the fan he doesn't drive race cars but does "like riding motorcycles."
The boy then started asking Reeves why he was in town, to which the action star responded that he was going to see American Buffalo on Broadway—and even shared which neighborhood he would be staying at during his trip, according to Kimmel.
"By this time the kid was running out of questions, so Keanu started grilling him," he tweeted. "The man could not have been nicer, especially after an international flight. I thought I'd share this because the dude is a class act and little moments like this can make such a big difference in people's lives. We need more Keanus!"
Between gifting the John Wick 4 stunt team Rolex watches and helping Octavia Spencer with her broken car back before she was famous, Reeves has been called the "nicest guy in Hollywood" by many people for years. In fact, he had the most modest reaction when asked about that very title during an appearance on Red Table Talk last year.
Humbly lowering his head when another fan praised him for being "such a giving person" throughout his decades-long acting career, Reeves noted, "I often sometimes get asked, 'You know, you've been at this for a while,' and they're like, 'Do you still love it?'"
He added, "And I'm like, 'Yeah, I love it even more.' For me, work is life." | https://www.eonline.com/ca/news/1336969/keanu-reeves-airport-encounter-with-a-young-fan-will-warm-your-heart?cmpid=rss-000000-rssfeed-365-topstories&utm_source=eonline&utm_medium=rssfeeds&utm_campaign=rss_topstories | 2022-07-06T18:53:27Z | https://www.eonline.com/ca/news/1336969/keanu-reeves-airport-encounter-with-a-young-fan-will-warm-your-heart?cmpid=rss-000000-rssfeed-365-topstories&utm_source=eonline&utm_medium=rssfeeds&utm_campaign=rss_topstories | true |
MILWAUKEE, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TKO Miller is pleased to announce the sale of Curtis Learning, LLC, an outsourced scientific education and training provider, to Renovus Capital Partners. Jon Curtis, the Company's founder, and other senior management team members will retain significant ownership in Curtis Learning. Terms of the transaction have not been disclosed.
About Curtis Learning
Founded in 2009, Curtis Learning has established itself as one of the nation's premier scientific training agencies. Headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, Curtis Learning is a scientific education and training provider to the pharmaceutical and biotech industry. The Company designs and develops customized programs to educate and train sales teams, medical science liaisons, clinical nurse educators, patient services professionals, and pre-commercial teams on the science behind the world's most complex medical treatments across all phases of the product launch continuum, including pre-approval preparation, market introduction, and growth and label expansion. Curtis Learning also develops educational resources for healthcare providers and patients. For more information, please visit www.curtislearning.com
About Renovus Capital Partners
Founded in 2010, Renovus Capital Partners is a lower middle market private equity firm specializing in the Knowledge and Talent industries. From its base in the Philadelphia area, Renovus manages over $1 billion across its three sector focused funds and other strategies. The firm's current portfolio includes over 20 U.S. based businesses specializing in education and training, healthcare services, technology services and professional services. Renovus typically partners with founder-led businesses, leveraging its experience within the industry and access to debt and equity capital to make operational improvements, recruit top talent, pursue add-on acquisitions and oversee strategic growth initiatives. For more information, please visit www.renovuscapital.com
About TKO Miller
TKO Miller, LLC is an independent, advisory-focused, middle-market investment bank. With over 130 years of collective transaction experience, TKO Miller provides merger and acquisition and financial advisory services for privately held and private equity-owned businesses nationwide, with a special focus on family- and founder-held businesses.
TKO Miller aims to bring value to clients by combining outstanding people with a results-oriented, flexible approach to transactions. Our services include company sales, recapitalizations, asset divestitures, and management buyouts. TKO Miller has a generalist focus but has served clients in a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, business services, consumer products, and industrial products and services. For more information, visit our website www.tkomiller.com
Contact: Katie Yde, (414) 375-2660
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When Kim Kardashian's brand SKIMS launched its first swimwear collection in May 2022, shoppers could not get enough. The styles had the comfort and support that we've become accustomed to with SKIMS just in time for the start of summer. Of course, the original drop sold out and the demand was high for another round of swim and Kim delivered, as per usual.
The latest drop is all glamour and high shine with two-piece suits, one-piece looks, shorts, and sarongs in three metallic colors: nickel, champagne, and gold. Just because it's a pool day, that doesn't mean you can't dress up, these looks are the ultimate fashion statement.
Shop the new collection here at 12 PM ET/ 9 AM PT.
SKIMS Metallic Swimwear
SKIMS Metallic Swim Mock Neck Tank and Metallic Swim Dipped Mid Waist Bottoms
Go for a high fashion aesthetic with more coverage when you opt for this high neck swim top. You can even wear it as a crop top when you're not swimming. These bottoms are your classic bikini pairing with a high cut at the leg and fuller back coverage.
Both pieces are available in nickel, gold, and champagne.
SKIMS Metallic Swim Cycle Suit
Wear this to work out, hang out, dress up, cycle, or swim. This is one of those do-it-all pieces, which happens to be super glamorous at the same time.
SKIMS Metallic Swim High Cut One Piece
Your one-piece swimsuits will be jealous of this metallic upgrade.
SKIMS Metallic Swim Cut-out Monokini
This suit has the ease of a one-piece, but it's oh-so-intriguing with the fun cut-out.
If you're looking for more Kardashian-inspired shopping, check out the Poosh must-haves for Summer 2022. | https://www.eonline.com/news/1336942/kim-kardashian-skims-metallic-swimwear?cmpid=rss-000000-rssfeed-365-topstories&utm_source=eonline&utm_medium=rssfeeds&utm_campaign=rss_topstories | 2022-07-06T18:57:53Z | https://www.eonline.com/news/1336942/kim-kardashian-skims-metallic-swimwear?cmpid=rss-000000-rssfeed-365-topstories&utm_source=eonline&utm_medium=rssfeeds&utm_campaign=rss_topstories | true |
Update your paycheck deductions to maximize your money
Forego a tax refund to get more money now
InvestigateTV - Paycheck deductions dictate how much of your money goes straight to you and how much is set aside for taxes, retirement, insurance, and other expenses. Planning your deductions could put more money from each paycheck into your wallet, while also ensuring you do not owe taxes when you file.
Michael Joyce with the financial firm Agili said you want to make sure you’re not deducting too much from your paycheck.
”It may be a nice idea to get a big tax refund at the end of the year,” Agili said. “But really, you’ve been foregoing money in your paycheck that you could have been receiving before you got this tax refund.”
Joyce said you want to make sure you have more dollars in your pocket today, rather than more dollars in your pocket six months from now.
On the flip side, he said you also want to make sure you’re not withholding too little from your paycheck.
“You don’t want to be setting yourself up for a big tax surprise where not only do you have to pay more in taxes, but you could have a penalty for under withholding,” Joyce said.
Finally, he said if you’ve had any major life changes like a marriage, a baby, or a divorce, it’s important to think about those changes will impact your deductions.
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Ray J is still Brandy's no. 1 fan.
On July 5, the "One Wish" singer showed off a massive leg tattoo of his older sister's face done by tattoo artist Mashkow.
"TATOO BY ONE OF THE GREATEST!!" he captioned an Instagram video, which was set to "Best Friend," Brandy's 1995 single. "IM GETTING MY WHOLE LEG TATTED WITH- MUSIC- LOVE - SCRIPTURES - THE VOCAL BIBLE - FAMILY - GHOSTS - POSITIVE WORDS AND THEMES - REAL GOTHIC LIKE — ‘THE HOLY LEG!' - GONNA TAKE A MINUTE!! But I got the best doing it !! STAY TUNED!! - FULL LEG TATT — I had to start with my best friend!!"
The new ink featured the "Boy Is Mine" singer's face with the words "Best Friends 4 Ever" written across her forehead and cheeks. It also included glowing pink eyes, the word "Mash" on one of her eyelids, and the message "From Ray With Love" along one of the image's jawlines.
Brandy showed her appreciation for her younger sibling's new body art, sharing the video to her Instagram Stories and commenting, "Brooooooo," with several heart emojis.
Ray J and Brandy have always shown that they are down for each other on social media.
In February, Ray J penned a sweet tribute to the "GREATEST SISTER ANY BROTHER COULD EVER HAVE" in honor of her 43rd birthday. "SINCE I WAS BORN I BEEN LEARNING FROM YOU!" he wrote. "AND WE'VE HAD A HELLAVU RIDE!!! KEEP BEING GREAT!! AND THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALLOWING ME TO ALWAYS BE AROUND YOU AND INSPIRING ME!!! YOU DESERVE ALL THE BLESSINGS YOU HAVE COMING YOUR WAY!!! I ALWAYS BE RIGHT HERE NO MATTER WHAT!!!" | https://www.eonline.com/news/1336957/you-need-to-see-the-massive-leg-tattoo-ray-j-just-got-of-sister-brandy-s-face?cmpid=rss-000000-rssfeed-365-topstories&utm_source=eonline&utm_medium=rssfeeds&utm_campaign=rss_topstories | 2022-07-06T18:58:29Z | https://www.eonline.com/news/1336957/you-need-to-see-the-massive-leg-tattoo-ray-j-just-got-of-sister-brandy-s-face?cmpid=rss-000000-rssfeed-365-topstories&utm_source=eonline&utm_medium=rssfeeds&utm_campaign=rss_topstories | true |
GLC Advisors & Co. and Ethan Stienstra to Assist with the Transaction
ALPINE, Wyo., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Melvin Brewing (the "Company"), a full-scale brewing facility and pub in Alpine, WY with national distribution and international reach based on Melvin's numerous award winning beer recipes and styles, announces its intent to seek a strategic partner that can support and assist with current growth initiatives. GLC Advisors & Co. LLC ("GLC"), a leading independent investment banking advisory firm, along with industry expert Ethan Stienstra, a craft brewery veteran and visionary beverage brand portfolio and marketing strategist, have been retained to explore strategic alternatives available to the company, including the possible sale of the Company.
To keep pace with the ongoing and increasing demand for Melvin Brewing's products, Melvin successfully completed an oversubscribed capital raise through the Company's existing shareholder base. In addition to the recent capital raise, establishing a strategic partnership allows Melvin to accelerate immediate growth goals including brewery and pub upgrades, expansion of current on-premise sales channel partners, increasing market share in existing western markets, and entering new geographies.
"As a Denver-based team, GLC's Middle Market M&A Team has witnessed the Melvin brand grow and flourish throughout the Rocky Mountain West" said Michael Richter, Managing Director at GLC. "We are tremendously excited to have the opportunity to support Melvin's next phase of growth in seeking a strategic partner to deepen the Company's penetration in existing markets while also accelerating expansion in surrounding markets while also increasing their ability to efficiently service a fast-growing restaurant / pub partner. Our M&A team's proven ability to achieve great outcomes for consumer products – and specifically – food and beverage companies in prior transactions is the perfect fit to Melvin's ambitious pursuit of growth and success."
"An opportunity to partner with or own an iconic brewery and pub like Melvin Brewing with proven consumer trusted craft brands does not happen very often." Stated Ethan Stienstra, "Melvin's state of the art brewing facility and pub is located in Alpine, WY near the town of Jackson, WY, Jackson Hole Resort, Teton National Park, and Yellowstone National Park. This location is a marketer's dream with numerous opportunities for brand building and sampling with outdoor enthusiasts visiting from around the world. The Alpine lakeside location surrounded by snow covered mountains offers one of the best destination brewery development opportunities in the industry. I am thrilled to be working with the Melvin and GLC teams to make this a dream transaction."
Together, GLC and Mr. Stienstra offer the perfect combination of M&A advisory expertise and craft brewing industry acumen. Combined, both advisors understand first-hand the depth of materials, information and analysis, and industry knowledge required to conduct a successful M&A process for all stakeholders involved.
"The culture of Melvin is based on living life passionately and keeping fun and a bit of madness at the core of our brand, with beer as our business platform. Melvin Brewing is also about valuing our team; valuing our customers and valuing our brand," indicates Frank Magazine, Melvin Brewing's CEO. "While experiencing strong growth over the COVID years, we are prepared to step forward into our next phase of growth. We are seeking a business partner that understands and embraces our culture and beliefs while supporting our vision to turn our Alpine Mothership into a fully developed destination brewery and to introduce Melvin brands and madness to an expanded customer base. Remember, if your beer is not madness, it's not beer."
For inquiries or additional information, please contact:
Michael Richter, Managing Director
303.479.3844
Michael.Richter@glca.com
Melvin Brewing was born in the back of a Thai restaurant in 2009 in Jackson, WY. The Company's 20-gallon brew system quickly grew into a 3-barrel system, and served award-winning beers — the original Melvin IPA, 2x4 Double IPA, and Ch-Ch-Ch-Cherry Bomb. After winning Small Brewpub of the Year at Great American Beer Festival ("GABF") 2015, the Company opened a 30-barrel production facility nearby in Alpine, WY with the awesome help of the people of Wyoming. Shortly thereafter, the Company quickly went on to win Brewing Group of the Year at GABF 2017. Embracing the chaos and riding the wave, Melvin Brewing is now ready to take its world class beers on a worldwide tour.
GLC Advisors & Co. is a leading independent investment bank delivering objective, senior-level expertise to successfully execute financial advisory M&A assignments. GLC's, middle market M&A mandates are focused on providing investment banking advisory services to clients involving Sell-side and Buy-side M&A, capital raising, and strategic advisory.
Mr. Stienstra, founder of Ahead of the Curve Strategy and The E-Premise Group, has a proven track record of success with iconic companies like Craft Brew Alliance, MolsonCoors and New Belgium Brewing Company. One of his signature achievements was bringing the Blue Moon orange garnish and ritual to life which helped fuel the brand to the #1 selling spot in Craft beer. This led to his tenure as the Brand Manager of Innovation for Craft Brands and Imports at MolsonCoors. Mr. Stienstra also spent six years at New Belgium as Director of Innovation and Specialty Brands where he successfully re-imagined New Belgium's portfolio and market approach.
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Apple to add ‘lockdown’ safeguard on iPhones, iPads, Macs
CUPERTINO, Calif. (AP) — Apple said it will roll out a “lockdown” option for iPhones, iPads and Mac computers intended to protect against spyware unleashed by state-sponsored hackers — although enabling that protection will also make these devices less useful.
The safeguard announced Wednesday is a tacit acknowledgement that not even Apple — the world’s most valuable company — has been able to adequately shield the iPhone and its other products against intrusions from state-backed hackers and commercial spyware. Governments have used these tools to violate the privacy of journalists, political dissidents and human rights activists.
The new feature, called “lockdown mode,” will initially be offered as a test version so that security researchers can help Apple identify any bugs or weaknesses. Apple usually releases its major updates to its device operating systems in late September.
While only a handful of countries appear to have the resources to develop in-house mobile phone hacking tools, private companies like Israel’s NSO Group have been selling phone hacking software to government agencies around the world for years.
The growing hacker-for-hire problem prompted Apple to file a federal lawsuit late last year against NSO Group for breaking into iPhones and other Apple products. In its complaint, Apple accused NSO Group employees of being “amoral 21st century mercenaries who have created highly sophisticated cyber-surveillance machinery that invites routine and flagrant abuse.”
NSO, which has been blacklisted by the U.S. Commerce Department, has denied any wrongdoing and said its products have been used to thwart child abusers and terrorists.
Unlike the security features that Apple builds into most of its software, the company’s lockdown feature is meant to serve as an emergency button that Apple expects will only be needed by a small number of its users.
The lockdown measure is considered a last resort for people targeted by spyware, since activating lockdown will disable many popular features. That includes sending attachments and links in texts, as well as the ability to receive FaceTime calls from new numbers. Web browsing will also be limited.
But Apple believes the extra layer of protection will be valuable to activists, journalists and other targets of hacking attacks launched by well-funded groups. Users will be able to activate and deactivate lockdown mode at will.
The growing use of encrypted communications through phone apps like WhatsApp and Signal have prompted governments to turn to commercial spyware vendors to gather information on targets.
Such mobile phone spyware vacuums up text messages, emails and photos while secretly controlling a smartphone’s microphones and cameras. Some of the more advanced tools can infect a phone using so-called “zero click” exploits that don’t depend on the user inadvertently activating them, such as by clicking on a malicious link.
Google, whose Android mobile phone platform is used by iPhone competitors, has also been targeted by commercial spyware vendors. The company’s Threat Analysis Group says it’s tracking more than 30 such companies and routinely publishes reports on exploits used to hack into phones, making them far less effective.
Google also offers an “Advanced Protection Program” that uses a special security key hardware to make user accounts harder to hack. The company said it strongly recommends the program for “journalists, activists, business executives, and people involved in elections.”
Separately, Apple also provided more details about a $10 million grant it pledged last November to help counter large-scale hacking attacks. The money will go to the Dignity and Justice Fund, a philanthropic arm of the Ford Foundation.
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FAIRFIELD, Calif., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Primal Pet Foods is voluntarily recalling a single lot (#W10068709) of Raw Frozen Primal Patties for Dogs Beef Formula (6-pound), with best by date of 05/22/23, due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
The company distributed sixty-six cases (396 units) of this single lot of Raw Frozen Primal Patties to Maryland, Georgia, Texas, and British Columbia, in late April 2022. No other lot codes or Primal products are impacted by this announcement.
Primal Pet Foods has received no complaints or reports of illness to pets or humans due to this recalled product.
This voluntary recall is a result of routine sampling by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, which revealed a positive result for Listeria monocytogenes in one sample from one lot of Raw Frozen Primal Patties for Dogs Beef Formula.
Listeria monocytogenes rarely cause illness in dogs, but it is possible. Dogs can have mild symptoms such as diarrhea and vomiting. Even if a dog is not showing symptoms, it can still be a carrier of the bacteria and spread it to humans. If a dog has consumed the recalled product, pet parents are encouraged to consult their veterinarian.
People can become sick by handling contaminated food or touching surfaces that have been exposed to Listeria monocytogenes. Symptoms in humans may include fever, headache, muscle aches, stiff neck, nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions. Young children, elderly people, pregnant women, and those with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to Listeria monocytogenes infections and symptoms can be more severe. Anyone exhibiting symptoms after handling this product should contact their healthcare provider.
Primal Pet Foods is committed to the quality and safety of its products. The company uses a "test and hold" protocol to ensure that all products test negative for harmful bacteria before being released for sale. Primal Pet Foods confirmed that all testing results on this single lot of recalled product were negative for Listeria monocytogenes – both raw materials and finished product – before it left its production facility.
The Raw Frozen Primal Patties are sold in flexible packaging in the freezer at select pet stores. Primal Pet Foods has temperature tracking devices on all shipments of frozen product to ensure storage requirements are met while being transported. This product should be kept frozen until a pet parent is ready to use it.
The lot number and best by date can be found on the lower third of the back of the Raw Frozen Primal Patties package. If a pet parent has product from this single lot (#W10068709) in their possession, they should stop feeding it to their dog and dispose of it immediately. Pet parents are also encouraged to follow all safe handling instructions on Primal packaging and wash their hands and all preparation surfaces after handling any raw product. If pet parents have any questions, they can contact Primal Pet Foods by phone at (800) 742-1312 Monday–Friday, 6:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m. PST, or by submitting an online request.
This recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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I changed my Ryzen 5600X stock cooler out for the Noctua NH-U12S. At idle it's fairly quiet, but once the fans start spinning even a moderate speed they're quite buzzy and loud. At moderate speeds they also warble a bit, changing frequency a little but quickly like something isn't quite balanced right, which is distracting. The Noctua NH-C14 I had on my old computer for almost a decade was very quiet - sure when it got busy there was the sound of air movement, but I never heard a buzz or fans. I've emailed Noctua to see if it's faulty or not fitted right, hopefully it's that but if not I would like to find a quieter solution. The Noctua A14 case fans I got at same time are whisper quiet, you can hear the air movement, but not the fans.
To mitigate I'm using manual fan speed control, and may also turn off the CPU turbo function, which basically locks the max frequency to 3.6GHz instead of letting it burst up to 4.6GHz creating extra heat.
I was looking at reviews for AIO (all in one) water cooling. It looks to me like basically a heat collector / pump sits on the CPU, pipes go to where you put the radiator / fans, and you have one, two or three 140mm fans cooling the radiator. I figured that a AIO with two 140mm fans spinning slowly would probably be quite a bit quieter than a CPU cooler with one 120mm fan. In the Fractal R5 I think I'd mount it at the front of the case so the fans pushed the warmer air into the case over the hard drives to be expelled out the back, as I need the top of the case to remain solid given how I have my office set up.
Does anyone have practical experience with water cooling? Is it quieter than air cooling? Any recommended brands / models? I don't need RGB in my closed case. | https://www.geekzone.co.nz/forums.asp?forumId=50&topicid=280490 | 2022-07-06T19:11:10Z | https://www.geekzone.co.nz/forums.asp?forumId=50&topicid=280490 | false |
CLEVELAND — After four seasons in Cleveland, Baker Mayfield's time with the Browns has come to an end. On Wednesday, the Carolina Panthers announced that they have acquired Mayfield in a trade, sending Cleveland a conditional 2024 fifth-round pick.
Per Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network, the Browns will still pay Mayfield $10.5 million following the trade. Meanwhile, Carolina will pay Mayfield $5 million, with the Oklahoma product agreeing to trim $3.5 million from his previously fully guaranteed $18.5 million salary.
"Baker Mayfield infused our organization with tenacity and grit during his time as our starting quarterback," Browns general manager Andrew Berry said in a statement. "Baker's competitiveness, toughness and ability to persevere were all characteristics that endeared him to our city as well as his teammates. He will always have a unique place in Browns history for what he accomplished and we wish him well as he continues his career."
Mayfield's departure from Cleveland comes more than three months after he requested a trade from the Browns, which the team initially denied. But after Cleveland acquired Deshaun Watson in a blockbuster trade with the Houston Texans, the Browns made their former quarterback available, with the Panthers being the team most consistently linked as a suitor for the No. 1 pick of the 2018 NFL Draft.
Despite the trade, Mayfield won't have to wait long to see some of his former teammates; the Browns will face the Panthers in Charlotte in Week 1 of the 2022 NFL season.
Wednesday's trade brings an end to Mayfield's four-year career in Cleveland, which was defined by its ups and downs. After being selected with the top pick in the draft, the 2017 Heisman Trophy winner enjoyed a standout debut season, setting the NFL's single-season record for touchdown passes by a rookie (27) while leading the Browns -- who went 1-31 in the two seasons prior to drafting him -- to a 7-8-1 record.
Cleveland, however, would fail to capitalize on lofty expectations the following season, with Mayfield's sophomore slump playing a sizable role in the team's disappointing 6-10 record. But after another slow start in 2020, Mayfield bounced back to help lead the Browns to their first playoff appearance since 2002, as well as their first playoff victory since 1994 with a victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC Wild Card Round.
In 2021, Cleveland once again entered the season with sizable expectations, only to once again fall short as Mayfield struggled throughout an injury-plagued campaign. In addition to his underwhelming play on the field, the 27-year-old signal-caller endured adversity off of it when star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.'s father posted an 11-minute video to his Instagram account showcasing all of the times that Mayfield missed opportunities to throw to his son.
The Browns later came to terms on a release with Beckham, who had requested a trade of his own. The three-time Pro Bowl wide receiver went on to win a Super Bowl as a member of the Los Angeles Rams.
Entering the offseason, there was no shortage of uncertainty surrounding both the Browns and Mayfield, as the quarterback underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder. His request for a trade came as Cleveland pursued a trade for Watson, who is facing a potential suspension from the NFL after several women accused him of sexual misconduct during his time with the Texans.
But while the Browns initially denied Mayfield's request, landing Watson changed the calculus of Cleveland's quarterback situation. Should Watson be suspended to start the 2022 season, free-agent signee Jacoby Brissett is currently in line to be the Browns' Week 1 starter vs. Carolina. | https://www.fox43.com/article/sports/nfl/cleveland-browns-trade-baker-mayfield-to-carolina-panthers/95-161ac278-3b88-4183-9803-98988cda5d02 | 2022-07-06T19:12:32Z | https://www.fox43.com/article/sports/nfl/cleveland-browns-trade-baker-mayfield-to-carolina-panthers/95-161ac278-3b88-4183-9803-98988cda5d02 | true |
Borussia Dortmund sign €34.5m Haller from Ajax as Haaland transfer replacement
Borussia Dortmund have signed Sebastien Haller from Ajax in a deal worth €34.5 million (£29m/$35m).
The striker leaves the Eredivisie champions after just 18 months with the club and may be trusted to replace Erling Haaland at the pinnacle of the Dortmund attack.
The Ivory Coast international scored an impressive 34 goals in 42 appearances in all competitions last term, including 11 in the Champions League - a figure bested only by Karim Benzema and Robert Lewandowski.
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How much will Dortmund pay for Haller?
Dortmund will pay €31m (£26m/$32m) up front for the 28-year-old, Ajax confirmed.
However, the German side could end up paying a further €3.5m (£3m/$4m) in bonuses.
Haller contract length
Haller has signed a four-year contract with the Bundesliga side, tying him to the club until 2026.
What has been said about Haller joining Dortmund?
The striker told his new team's website: "The stadium is great, but the greatest stadium is nothing without its fans.
"As part of the BVB family, I can't wait to feel the support of more than 80,000 spectators in the future. We’ll hopefully achieve great things together in the next few years and be able to celebrate together too."
Sporting director Sebastian Kehl said of the new signing: "We’re very pleased to have been able to sign Sebastien Haller – a seasoned centre-forward who has recently caused a sensation in the Champions League, but who also knows the Bundesliga in particular and has already demonstrated his class and high-quality finishing there.
"The overall package is very promising. Sébastien possesses a strong physical presence and he is physically very resilient. With his experience, he can also offer support and stability to our young attacking players. During the talks with us, he made it clear that he has big ambitions with BVB."
Who else have Dortmund signed this summer?
Last season's Bundesliga runners-up have been busy in the summer transfer window.
Haller is the second attacker to have made the switch to Signal Iduna Park as the team also snapped up Karim Adeyemi from Red Bull Salzburg earlier in the window for €38m (£32.5m/$40m).
Centre-backs Nico Schlotterbeck and Niklas Sule also arrived from Freiburg and Bayern Munich, respectively.
Midfielder Salih Ozcan made the move from Koln while goalkeepers Alexander Meyer and Marcel Lotka also joined.
The German team sold Haaland to Manchester City in a big money move while Steffen Tigges went to Koln. Meanwhile, Axel Witsel joined Atletico Madrid, Roman Burki left for St Louis City and Marwin Hitz went to Basel.
Dan-Axel Zagadou has also gone after his contract came to an end this summer. | https://www.goal.com/en-qa/news/borussia-dortmund-haller-ajax-haaland-transfer-replacement/blt42b81ad6cbc48b20 | 2022-07-06T19:14:32Z | https://www.goal.com/en-qa/news/borussia-dortmund-haller-ajax-haaland-transfer-replacement/blt42b81ad6cbc48b20 | false |
Fed: Sharply higher rates may be needed to quell inflation
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve officials were concerned at their meeting last month that consumers were increasingly anticipating higher inflation, and they signaled that much higher interest rates could be needed to restrain it.
The policymakers also acknowledged, in minutes from their June 14-15 meeting released Wednesday, that their rate hikes could weaken the economy. But they suggested that such steps were necessary to slow price increases back to the Fed’s 2% annual target.
The officials agreed that the central bank needed to raise its benchmark interest rate to “restrictive” levels that would slow the economy’s growth and “recognized that an even more restrictive stance could be appropriate” if inflation persisted. After last month’s meeting, the Fed raised its key rate by three-quarters of a point to a range of 1.5% to 1.75% — the biggest single increase in nearly three decades — and signaled that further large hikes would likely be needed.
The Fed has been ramping up its drive to tighten credit and slow growth with inflation having reached a four-decade high of 8.6%, spreading to more areas of the economy. Americans are also starting to expect high inflation to last longer than they had before — a sentiment that could embed an inflationary psychology and make it harder to slow price increases.
And with midterm elections nearing, high inflation has surged to the top of Americans’ concerns, posing a threat to President Joe Biden and Democrats in Congress.
At a news conference after last month’s Fed meeting, Chair Jerome Powell suggested that a rate hike of either one-half or three-quarters of a point was likely when the policymakers next meet late this month. The minutes released Wednesday confirmed that other officials agreed that such an increase would “likely be appropriate.” A rate hike of either size would exceed the quarter-point increase that the Fed has typically carried out.
Last month, the Fed released projections that showed that the officials expect to raise their benchmark rate to 3.4% by the end of this year. At that level, the Fed’s key rate would no longer stimulate growth and could weaken the economy. The minutes suggest that the policymakers could potentially raise rates above that level.
At the time of last month’s meeting, the policymakers said the economy appeared to be expanding in the April-June quarter, with consumer spending “remaining strong.” Since then, though, the economy has shown signs of slowing, with consumer spending falling in May, after adjusting for inflation, for the first time this year. Home sales are plunging as mortgage rates have jumped, accelerated by the Fed’s rate increases.
The signs of economic sluggishness have intensified fears that high prices and rising rates could send the economy into a recession late this year or next year. Such concern has further complicated the Fed’s policymaking because a recession would normally lead it to cut rates to stimulate growth.
The Fed had been expected to raise rates by a half-point at last month’s meeting but ended up announcing a three-quarter point hike instead. At his news conference afterward, Powell mentioned recent economic reports that had heightened concerns about high inflation. Those reports included inflation data for May, which showed that the pace of price increases reached a 40-year high.
Powell also cited a survey of consumer sentiment conducted by the University of Michigan that said consumers’ longer-term inflation expectations were starting to rise more quickly. That unnerved Powell and other Fed officials, because if people expect higher inflation, that sentiment can lead to an acceleration of prices. Workers could, for example, demand higher pay to cover their expectation of rising bills and expenses, leading companies, in turn, to raise prices further to offset their higher labor costs.
The Fed is seeking to convince the public that it will rise to the challenge and tame the pace of price increases, with the goal of keeping Americans’ inflation expectations in check.
There is “a significant risk now facing the (Fed) that elevated inflation could become entrenched if the public began to question the resolve” of Fed officials to combat higher prices, the minutes said.
As a result, the minutes said, tighter credit and “clear and effective communications” are critical to controlling inflation.
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A judge in West Virginia's capital struck down a law on Wednesday that would have funneled state money into a program that incentivized families to pull their children out of K-12 public schools.
Immediately following the ruling, the state's attorney general said his office plans to appeal.
Kanawha County Circuit Court Judge Joanna Tabit ruled that the Hope Scholarship voucher program, which would have been one of the most far-reaching school choice programs in the country, violates the state's constitutional mandate to provide “a thorough and efficient system of free schools.”
Passed by the GOP-controlled state Legislature and signed by Republican Gov. Jim Justice last year, the law allows families to apply for state funding to support private school tuition, homeschooling fees and a wide range of other expenses.
Set to go into effect during the 2022-23 school year, more than 3,000 students had been approved to receive around $4,300 each during the program's inaugural cycle.
Families could not receive the money if their children were already homeschooled or attending private school. To qualify, students had to have been enrolled in a West Virginia public school last year or set to begin kindergarten this upcoming school year.
In January, three parents filed a lawsuit saying the program incentivizes students to withdraw from public schools and drains funds from the public education system. The suit was supported by the West Virginia Board of Education and Superintendent of Schools.
Democratic state Sen. Richard Lindsay, who represents the Charleston metro area, said Wednesday he agrees with the ruling, but feels sad for the families who were granted the voucher and are now "in limbo because of a law that was constitutionally suspect or infirm from the beginning.”
“The HOPE voucher, left unchecked and unregulated, is extreme, unconstitutional and would ultimately lead to consolidation or closure of WV public schools," he said.
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey said his office will do all it can to reverse Judge Tabit's decision.
“This is an important law that provides parents greater freedom to choose how they educate their children,” Morrisey said in a statement. “Our kids deserve the best educational options — we will fight for our kids and the hard working families of our state to retain this law and uphold its constitutionality.” | https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/Judge-blocks-West-Virginia-private-school-voucher-17288098.php | 2022-07-06T19:16:36Z | https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/Judge-blocks-West-Virginia-private-school-voucher-17288098.php | false |
FAIRFIELD, Calif., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Primal Pet Foods is voluntarily recalling a single lot (#W10068709) of Raw Frozen Primal Patties for Dogs Beef Formula (6-pound), with best by date of 05/22/23, due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
The company distributed sixty-six cases (396 units) of this single lot of Raw Frozen Primal Patties to Maryland, Georgia, Texas, and British Columbia, in late April 2022. No other lot codes or Primal products are impacted by this announcement.
Primal Pet Foods has received no complaints or reports of illness to pets or humans due to this recalled product.
This voluntary recall is a result of routine sampling by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, which revealed a positive result for Listeria monocytogenes in one sample from one lot of Raw Frozen Primal Patties for Dogs Beef Formula.
Listeria monocytogenes rarely cause illness in dogs, but it is possible. Dogs can have mild symptoms such as diarrhea and vomiting. Even if a dog is not showing symptoms, it can still be a carrier of the bacteria and spread it to humans. If a dog has consumed the recalled product, pet parents are encouraged to consult their veterinarian.
People can become sick by handling contaminated food or touching surfaces that have been exposed to Listeria monocytogenes. Symptoms in humans may include fever, headache, muscle aches, stiff neck, nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions. Young children, elderly people, pregnant women, and those with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to Listeria monocytogenes infections and symptoms can be more severe. Anyone exhibiting symptoms after handling this product should contact their healthcare provider.
Primal Pet Foods is committed to the quality and safety of its products. The company uses a "test and hold" protocol to ensure that all products test negative for harmful bacteria before being released for sale. Primal Pet Foods confirmed that all testing results on this single lot of recalled product were negative for Listeria monocytogenes – both raw materials and finished product – before it left its production facility.
The Raw Frozen Primal Patties are sold in flexible packaging in the freezer at select pet stores. Primal Pet Foods has temperature tracking devices on all shipments of frozen product to ensure storage requirements are met while being transported. This product should be kept frozen until a pet parent is ready to use it.
The lot number and best by date can be found on the lower third of the back of the Raw Frozen Primal Patties package. If a pet parent has product from this single lot (#W10068709) in their possession, they should stop feeding it to their dog and dispose of it immediately. Pet parents are also encouraged to follow all safe handling instructions on Primal packaging and wash their hands and all preparation surfaces after handling any raw product. If pet parents have any questions, they can contact Primal Pet Foods by phone at (800) 742-1312 Monday–Friday, 6:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m. PST, or by submitting an online request.
This recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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CUPERTINO, Calif. (AP) — Apple plans to roll out a “lockdown” option for iPhones, iPads and Mac computers.
The feature is intended to protect against spyware unleashed by state-sponsored hackers. When "lockdown mode" is activated, wired connections will not work when the device is locked. Invitations and attachments will also be blocked.
The safeguard announced Wednesday is a tacit acknowledgment that not even Apple has been able to adequately shield its products against attacks from malicious actors backed by governments fishing for information about perceived adversaries.
“While the vast majority of users will never be the victims of highly targeted cyberattacks, we will work tirelessly to protect the small number of users who are," said Ivan Krstić, Apple’s head of Security Engineering and Architecture.
"Lockdown mode" will initially be offered in a test format before it's released to all iPhone, IPad and Mac users, as part of a major software update this fall. | https://www.kxxv.com/news/national/apple-to-add-lockdown-safeguard-on-iphones-ipads-macs | 2022-07-06T19:19:17Z | https://www.kxxv.com/news/national/apple-to-add-lockdown-safeguard-on-iphones-ipads-macs | false |
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CHICAGO (AP) — A woman — stunned and speechless in the chaos of a July 4 parade massacre — walked up to Greg Ring and handed him a 2-year-old boy, covered in blood.
Ring had fled the scene in the Chicago suburb of Highland Park with his wife and three children to an area behind a popular pancake house.
“We kind of met eyes and didn’t say anything.... I put my arms out, and she gave him to me,” Ring said Thursday, when describing the exchange with the unidentified woman, who then laid down in front of their car in shock.
The boy pointed in the direction of the parade route, saying “Mommy, Daddy, Mommy, Daddy."
Ring's wish to help the boy carried him back to the scene. He tucked the boy's face in his chest, so he couldn't see the carnage. But Ring quickly realized it was too dangerous.
“Active shooter! Get back down!" a police officer shouted. Ring fled again.
He and his family got to their car and took the boy to a Highland Park fire station. “I have a boy. He’s not ours,” he told the department staff, who asked him to keep the boy as authorities searched for the shooter and helped the wounded.
“They were getting ready for war,” Ring said.
The family drove to Ring’s in-laws, where they hunkered down. There, the boy sat with Ring's 4-year-old, watching a Mickey Mouse show.
“He asked my wife to wipe him off because he had blood on him that wasn’t his,” said Ring, an insurance broker from Highland Park.
They were later able to identify the boy and reunite him with his grandparents.
Aiden McCarthy's parents, Kevin and Irina, both died in the shooting, which left five others dead and more than two dozen wounded.
Friends of the McCarthys said Irina’s parents would care for the boy going forward.
“Aiden ... will have a long road ahead to heal, find stability, and ultimately navigate life as an orphan. He is surrounded by a community of friends and extended family that will embrace him with love, and any means available to ensure he has everything he needs as he grows," Irina Colon, a family friend, wrote on a GoFundMe account she created for the family and Aiden. The account has raised more than $2 million.
On Thursday, Ring was still trying to process what happened at the July 4 parade. He said he's not a hero and just did what anyone would have done in the situation.
“I’m just filled with immense gratitude. I’m really sad. I don’t know, I don’t know how I feel. I have not slept for a minute the last two nights,” he said.
“What could’ve happened — it is nothing short of a miracle that the five of us — me, my wife and my three kids — one of us or all of us isn’t dead. I do not understand. Everybody around us was hit or got shot.”
The five others killed were identified Tuesday as Katherine Goldstein, 64; Jacquelyn Sundheim, 63; Stephen Straus, 88; Nicolas Toledo-Zaragoza, 78; Eduardo Uvaldo, 69. | https://www.mrt.com/news/article/In-the-midst-of-chaotic-shooting-strangers-save-17287937.php | 2022-07-06T19:19:27Z | https://www.mrt.com/news/article/In-the-midst-of-chaotic-shooting-strangers-save-17287937.php | false |
The following statement is attributed to FDA Commissioner Robert M. Califf, M.D., and Susan Mayne, Ph.D., director of the FDA's Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition
SILVER SPRING, Md., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The need to diversify and strengthen the U.S. infant formula supply is more important than ever. The recent shutdown of a major infant formula plant, compounded by unforeseen natural weather events, has shown just how vulnerable the supply chain has become.
Infant formula is an essential food product that is the sole source of nutrition for many babies in the U.S. Companies and their manufacturing facilities must meet rigorous FDA standards that ensure the formula is both safe and nutritious. These standards are necessary to protect our children and will not be sacrificed for long-term supply considerations.
In May 2022, the FDA issued a guidance announcing the agency's intention to temporarily exercise enforcement discretion, on a case-by-case basis, for certain requirements that apply to infant formula to address the temporary shortage. The agency has prioritized review of requests from firms that can: 1) produce documentation to demonstrate the safety and nutritional adequacy of the product; 2) make the largest volume of product available; and/or 3) get product onto U.S. shelves quickly. The FDA intends to consider enforcement discretion requests until the temporary shortage is addressed.
The FDA's flexibilities have enabled the agency to help dramatically increase infant formula supplies to address the shortage, while also protecting the health of infants, many of whom rely solely on infant formula during a critical period of growth and development. To date, it has resulted in a total estimated quantity of more than 400 million, 8-ounce bottles worth of formula from nine countries for children in the U.S. The enforcement discretion described in the May guidance is set to remain in effect until Nov. 14, 2022.
Many of the companies providing these formula products have expressed interest in continuing to serve the American market permanently. For some companies, the agency's flexibility has resulted in their ability to use a greater breadth of their existing, global manufacturing footprint, creating more resiliency in the U.S. infant formula supply chain and reducing the risk of reliance on too few production facilities supporting the United States.
These flexibilities have been successful in helping to bring safe and nutritionally adequate infant formula products into the U.S. marketplace on a temporary basis to address the formula shortage. Given that success, the FDA has determined that a more streamlined pathway that leverages information we have received for the products for which we are temporarily exercising enforcement discretion would help provide for the long-term availability and marketing of many of them. As a result, the FDA intends to:
- Provide a single technical assistance contact at the FDA for any company aiming to enter the U.S. infant formula market, making it easier for potential new entrants to navigate the FDA's regulatory review process. This is similar to a practice commonly used by other FDA centers that has resulted in novel medical therapeutics entering the U.S. market in a more efficient manner. The FDA hopes to encourage more entrants into the market, including new domestic firms.
- Host meetings this summer with companies that import, sell, and/or distribute formula under the FDA's temporary enforcement discretion policy to determine what additional steps would be needed to provide a pathway to long-term, uninterrupted marketing for safe and nutritious formula.
- Provide a pathway for companies that import, sell, and/or distribute formula under the FDA's temporary enforcement discretion policy to continue to supply infant formula to the U.S. past November. In September, the FDA intends to issue further guidance on the topic of how companies that have already received temporary enforcement discretion could meet FDA requirements to continue to supply infant formula to the U.S. beyond that time.
Ensuring that the youngest and most vulnerable individuals have access to safe and nutritious formula products is a top priority for the FDA. The FDA expects that our continued efforts will help infant formula manufacturers who are new entrants to the U.S. market better understand their options to continue producing and supplying formula to the U.S. in the weeks, months and years ahead.
Additional Resources:
- Infant Formula Information and Ongoing FDA Efforts to Increase Supply
- Press Release: FDA Provides Update on Efforts to Increase Supply and Availability of Safe and Nutritious Infant Formula
- Press Release: FDA Encourages Importation of Safe Infant Formula and Other Flexibilities to Further Increase Availability
Media Contact: FDA Office of Media Affairs, 301-796-4540
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The FDA, an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, protects the public health by assuring the safety, effectiveness, and security of human and veterinary drugs, vaccines and other biological products for human use, and medical devices. The agency also is responsible for the safety and security of our nation's food supply, cosmetics, dietary supplements, products that give off electronic radiation, and for regulating tobacco products.
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Bullets that grazed officers at Philly Fourth of July celebration came from same gun
The bullets that grazed two officers during Philadelphia’s Fourth of July celebration came from the same gun, investigators revealed Wednesday afternoon.
Two police officers — Montgomery County Sheriff’s Deputy John Foster and Philadelphia Police Officer Sergio Diggs — were hit just before the fireworks display began along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway as part of Wawa Welcome America. Crowds gathered for the festivities fled the scene, resulting in three minor injuries.
Officials at a press conference on Wednesday said that the source of the gunfire, whether celebratory or intentional, remains unclear.
Chief Inspector Frank Vanore said the two .40 caliber bullets found at the scene — one inside Deputy Foster’s hat — were fired from the same weapon and could have traveled from more than a mile away. The two men were about 20 feet apart at the base of the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art when they were struck.
Mayor Jim Kenney called the incident a “truly horrific event for our city,” and said authorities are looking into every possible scenario.
Kenney also addressed comments he made in the wake of the shooting that have drawn the ire of residents and some elected officials. Speaking to the press outside Jefferson Hospital shortly after midnight Monday, the mayor said he’ll be happy when he leaves office and can “enjoy some stuff.”
On Tuesday afternoon, Kenney clarified that his comments were made in a “late-night, overwhelming moment of frustration.”
“Let me be clear, I’m incredibly grateful to be mayor of this great city and for the people who elected me to lead,” Kenney said. “I care deeply about the safety of our residents and the future of our city, and that’s why I’m disappointed with how I conveyed my sentiments … I made Philadelphians feel like I don’t care, and that cannot be further from the truth.”
The mayor on Wednesday again chalked up his initial comments to frustration over the collective weight of the gun violence crisis on the city.
“I’m a human being,” he said. “I get frustrated. Every homicide, every shooting is a little piece of me torn away.”
Kenney also lamented that city efforts to curb gun violence have been thwarted by the state’s GOP-controlled legislature, which refuses to let Philadelphia set its own, stricter gun laws.
The mayor’s initial comments weren’t surprising to anti-violence advocates like Tyrique Glasgow.
“From what we see in the community, he’s asleep at the wheel,” Glasgow said. “He … said what was on his heart. Anybody who knows, knows.”
Words used to describe Kenney’s comments ranged from “asinine” to “irresponsible” to “offensive,” by City Councilmember Cherelle Parker, Controller Rebecca Rhynhart, and Councilmember Helen Gym, respectively. All are likely or probable mayoral candidates.
Parker said she called the mayor afterward and told him, “If you can feel this way, imagine how Philadelphians who don’t have the ability to check out feel.”
Other council members, including Allan Domb and Derek Green, went so far as to call for Kenney’s resignation. Both are also probable candidates for mayor.
Gun violence remains high in Philadelphia, with the city recording at least 1,176 shootings so far this year, up 4% from 2021. At least 268 people have been killed in homicides, fewer than at this point last year but notably higher than the 164 people killed by the same point in 2019.
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CDC expanding monkeypox testing with commercial laboratories
ATLANTA - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced LabCorp will begin utilizing its largest clinical laboratory to increase nationwide testing capacity on monkeypox.
The announcement came Wednesday when there were 560 confirmed cases in the United States.
LabCorp will use the CDC's test to detect orthopoxviruses not related to smallpox, including monkeypox.
"The ability of commercial labs to test for monkeypox is a key pillar in our comprehensive strategy to combat this disease," CDC Director Rochelle Walensky said in a statement. "This will not only increase testing capacity but will make it more convenient for providers and patients to access tests by using existing provider-to-lab relationships."
WHO SHOULD GET VACCINES FOR MONKEYPOX?
LabCorp estimates it can double the current testing capacity by performing 10,000 tests per week.
The United States Department of Health and Human Services said it expanded monkeypox testing to five commercial laboratory companies in June.
IS MONKEYPOX A GLOBAL EMERGENCY?
"All Americans should be concerned about monkeypox cases," HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra said. "Thankfully we have right now the tools to fight and treat cases in America. By dramatically expanding the number of testing locations throughout the country, we are making it possible for anyone who needs to be tested to do so."
When to get tested for monkeypox
The CDC says anyone with a rash that looks like monkeypox — deep-seated, painful lesions sometimes on the palms of hands or soles of feet — should talk to their healthcare provider about whether or not they need to get tested.
The CDC recommends people with monkeypox symptoms talk to a healthcare provider regardless of contact with someone confirmed to have a case of monkeypox.
Healthcare providers can order the orthopoxvirus test.
What is monkeypox?
Monkeypox is a virus that originates in wild animals like rodents and primates and occasionally jumps to people. Most human cases have been in central and west Africa, where the disease is endemic.
The illness was first identified by scientists in 1958 when there were two outbreaks of a "pox-like" disease in research monkeys — thus the name monkeypox. The first known human infection was in 1970, in a 9-year-old boy in a remote part of Congo.
What are the symptoms of monkeypox and how is it treated?
Monkeypox belongs to the same virus family as smallpox but causes milder symptoms.
Most patients only experience fever, body aches, chills and fatigue. People with more serious illnesses may develop a rash and lesions on the face and hands that can spread to other parts of the body.
The incubation period is from about five days to three weeks. Most people recover within about two to four weeks without needing to be hospitalized.
Monkeypox can be fatal for up to one in 10 people and is thought to be more severe in children.
People exposed to the virus are often given one of several smallpox vaccines, which are effective against monkeypox. Anti-viral drugs are also being developed.
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control recommends all suspected cases be isolated and that high-risk contacts be offered the smallpox vaccine. | https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/cdc-expanding-monkeypox-testing-with-commercial-laboratories | 2022-07-06T19:23:26Z | https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/cdc-expanding-monkeypox-testing-with-commercial-laboratories | false |
PAMPLONA, Spain (AP) — Thousands of revelers erupted in celebration Wednesday as the traditional “chupinazo” firework was ignited to start the San Fermín bull-run festival in the Spanish city of Pamplona, ending a two-year hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Rain did nothing to dampen the atmosphere as crowds, nearly all dressed in the traditional garb of white trousers and shirt with red sash and neckerchief, crammed the tiny town hall square for the noon event. After the firework exploded, the revelers continued spraying each other with red wine.
The highlight of the nine-day festival is the early morning “encierros,” or bull runs, starting on Thursday, when thousands of thrill seekers scramble like mad to avoid six bulls as they charge along a winding, cobblestoned route to the city’s bullring. Spectators watch from balconies and the wooden barricades set up to line the course. The rest of each day is for eating, drinking, dancing and cultural entertainment.
The festival was made world famous by Ernest Hemingway’s 1926 novel “The Sun Also Rises.” Before the pandemic made it impossible to hold in 2020 and 2021, it hadn’t been suspended since the Spanish Civil War in the 1930s.
Pamplona’s population of some 200,000 balloons to nearly a million on peak days during the festival, especially over the weekend, including many foreigners. Many visitors don’t stop partying through the night or grab some sleep wherever they can outside.
Californian couple Sheyla and John Dowd, who work in Silicon Valley, were among those thrilled that the party is back so they could partake in it for the first time. Sheyla Dowd said she would watch while John tested his legs against the bulls and the other frantic sprinters.
“It’s been a longtime bucket-list wish to come. We were prepared to come before COVID, and we’ve been waiting and waiting and waiting and we are very excited to be here today,” she said. “I am going to be cheering him from the top saying ‘go, run faster’.”
John Dowd added: “We have been looking forward to it. And oh yeah, where is the hospital again?”
Former soccer player and coach Juan Carlos Unzué had the honor of launching the little rocket from the town hall balcony. Unzué had to retire from coaching in 2018 after being diagnosed with the neurodegenerative disease ALS, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
“This ‘chupinazo’ is dedicated to all those health workers and people who helped us during the pandemic, and to all those suffering from ALS. Long live San Fermín,” he shouted from a wheelchair to the seething throng below.
Pamplona mayor Enrique Maya told Spanish state news agency EFE that although there was a lot of excitement this year, he was a little worried.
“We have the feeling there is such desire among people to have a good time that it might get out of hand,” he said.
City officials have urged people to not forget that coronavirus infections are on the rise again and encouraged the use of masks. But the multitudinous runs and sideline parties will make this guideline very difficult follow.
Normally the festival is relatively incident-free with most injuries occurring during the runs or through alcohol-related accidents.
Eight people were gored during the last festival in 2019. Sixteen people have died in the bull runs since 1910. The last death occurred in 2009.
Animal rights protesters have also become a fixture in Pamplona. On the eve of this year’s festival, dozens of activists dressed as dinosaurs and held “Bullfighting is Prehistoric” signs as they ran the bull-run route to protest what they see as animal cruelty, urging tourists not to participate.
The bulls used in the runs are killed by professional matadors in bullfights each afternoon in the city ring.
Bullfights are protected under the Spanish Constitution as part of the country’s cultural heritage. The spectacle is still immensely popular although the movement against it has gained momentum. Animal rights groups cite Culture Ministry figures saying 90% of Spaniards did not attend any festival event involving bulls in 2014-2015, the last year the issue was surveyed.
A major cloud was thrown over the San Fermín festival by a gang-rape case in 2016 that shook the country, and city officials are highly sensitive to anything that may be seen as mistreatment of women.
Using the slogan, “Pamplona Free of Sexual Aggressions,” organizers have started a campaign this year to give out information and advice at a city-center office to victims or witnesses of abuses, as well as to the general public.
The rape case eventually led to a bill that makes consent a key determinant in sexual assault cases, freeing victims of having to prove that violence or intimidation was used against them.
___ Giles reported from Madrid. Joseph Wilson in Barcelona contributed to this report. | https://www.wane.com/news/national-world/ap-international/spains-famous-bull-run-festival-back-after-2-year-hiatus/ | 2022-07-06T19:28:15Z | https://www.wane.com/news/national-world/ap-international/spains-famous-bull-run-festival-back-after-2-year-hiatus/ | true |
US allows pharmacists to prescribe Pfizer’s COVID pill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Pharmacists can prescribe the leading COVID-19 pill directly to patients under a new U.S. policy announced Wednesday that’s intended to expand use of Pfizer’s drug Paxlovid.
The Food and Drug Administration said pharmacists can begin screening patients to see if they are eligible for Paxlovid and then prescribe the medication, which has been shown to curb the worst effects of COVID-19. Previously only physicians could prescribe the antiviral drug.
The announcement comes as COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths are rising again, though they remain near their lowest levels since the coronavirus outbreak began in 2020.
Biden administration officials have expressed frustration that several hundred Americans continue to die of COVID-19 daily, despite the availability of vaccines and treatments.
Administration officials have been working for months to increase access to Paxlovid, opening thousands of sites where patients who test positive can fill a prescription for Paxlovid. The FDA change will make thousands more pharmacies eligible to quickly prescribe and dispense the pill, which must be used early to be effective.
“Since Paxlovid must be taken within five days after symptoms begin, authorizing state-licensed pharmacists to prescribe Paxlovid could expand access to timely treatment,” FDA drug center director Patrizia Cavazzoni, said in a statement.
Still, use could be limited by paperwork requirements. Patients are expected to bring their recent health records— including blood tests — and a list of their current medications so pharmacists can check for health conditions and medications that can negatively interact with Paxlovid. As an alternative, pharmacists can consult with the patient’s doctor.
Paxlovid is intended for people with COVID-19 who are more likely to become seriously ill. That includes older people and those with other health issues like heart disease, obesity, cancer or diabetes that make them more vulnerable. It isn’t recommended for patients with severe kidney or liver problems. A course of treatment is three pills twice a day for five days.
The FDA authorized Paxlovid last December for ages 12 and up based on results showing it reduced hospitalizations and deaths by nearly 90% among unvaccinated patients most likely to get severe disease. The drug has shown less impressive results in patients who already have vaccine protection and some physicians have reported cases of COVID-19 symptoms returning after treatment with the drug.
Expanding the test-to-treat program to include pharmacists could add thousands of additional options for patients. The two biggest U.S. drugstore chains — CVS Health and Walgreens — run around 19,000 locations combined.
CVS Health already provides COVID-19 care at 1,100 clinic locations inside drugstores.
There also are nearly 19,400 independent pharmacies not tied to a big chain, according to the National Community Pharmacists Association.
Pharmacist Michele Belcher said ahead of the announcement that she hoped to be able to test customers for COVID-19 and offer the pill because there is a shortage of primary care doctors in her community, the small, southwestern Oregon city of Grants Pass.
Belcher said she worries that some people may have a hard time getting a doctor’s appointment for a prescription during the narrow window to start the pill.
Belcher, owner of the independent Grants Pass Pharmacy, said she used to test and treat for COVID-19 using injectable drugs that are no longer as effective.
Her pharmacy routinely checks for potentially harmful interactions with other drugs a patient may be taking, she said.
“Pharmacists are the drug experts,” she said. “That’s something we do every day, all day, make sure there are no interactions with any medications.”
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Murphy reported from Indianapolis.
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IRVINE, Calif., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Modulim, a health technology company that delivers point-of-care microvascular and data insights to save limbs and improve lives, announced today that it has launched its Limb Assessment, Management, & Preservation (LAMP) solution to enable accountable care organizations to achieve better outcomes for high-risk Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) patients.
With the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' (CMS) 2022 launch of the Kidney Care Choices (KCC) Model, participating nephrology practices are implementing new processess to provide more holistic and cost-effective care for their patients. The new KCC value-based care program incentivizes proactive care coordination to reduce preventable hospitalizations, improve patient outcomes, and reduce the total cost of care.
"Renal patients with diabetes are at increased risk for amputations due to their underlying microvascular and peripheral arterial disease. We have published findings discussing circulatory signatures that are specific to the 'renal foot'. As stated by the International Working Group of the Diabetic Foot (IWGDF), these patients can benefit from a programmatic and multidisciplinary approach to reduce these complications and improve patient outcomes" said David G. Armstrong, Professor of Surgery and Director, Southwestern Academic Limb Salvage Alliance (SALSA) at Keck School of Medicine.
Modulim has developed the LAMP solution that integrates Clarifi® Imaging System and Modulim Cloud to deliver actionable clinical insights for the management of high-risk patients. Studies have shown that the prevalence rate of ulcers (25.7%), hospitalizations related to limb complications (15.5%), amputations (8.8%), and death (1.3%) for dialysis patients with diabetes is extremely high and represents a large burden on healthcare systems worldwide.1 LAMP provides value-based care groups an easy-to-implement programmatic solution that integrates limb microvascular assessment to facilitate population health management and multidisciplinary care coordination for these high-need patients.
"The new KCC value-based care programs incentivize proactive care coordination to reduce preventable hospitalizations and improve outcomes. Our high-risk renal patients are at elevated risk for amputations due to their underlying diabetes and peripheral arterial disease and there is a need to manage and reduce these complications and improve patient outcomes with coordinated care" said Terry Ketchersid, Chief Medical Officer for the Integrated Care Group at Fresenius Medical Care North America.
The announcement to enter this market comes after Modulim conducted a successful multi-site pilot at several dialysis clinics in Southern California. "When we look at the statistics, every 7 seconds someone dies from diabetes, every 20 seconds a diabetic patient is amputated, and the cost of diabetic foot ulcers is greater than the 5 most deadly forms of cancer. It is clear that we have an unmet epidemic in our healthcare system," said Charlie Huiner, President and Chief Executive Officer of Modulim. "We are 100% focused on improving outcomes by changing healthcare from reactive to proactive for these patients. We are excited to work with leading dialysis providers, nephrology groups, and specialists to improve the lives of the estimated 600,000 kidney disease patients on dialysis in the U.S. who commonly suffer from lower limb circulatory complications."
Modulim delivers transformative imaging and data solutions that empower clinicians to better diagnose, treat, and manage lower limb complications. Clarifi®, powered by Spatial Frequency Domain Imaging (SFDI) technology, quantifies and maps tissue health at the point-of-care through non-contact rapid microvascular assessment. Modulim Cloud™ promotes timely, proactive data-driven decisions to better manage patient care by digitally connecting clinicians and healthcare systems. Modulim is based in Irvine, CA, with a team dedicated to delivering powerful healthcare solutions that revolutionize the standard of care for patients with diabetes, kidney disease, and peripheral vascular disease.
Clarifi is a registered trademark of Modulated Imaging (dba Modulim).
References:
- Kaminski, M.R., Lambert, K.A., Raspovic, A. et al. Risk factors for foot ulceration in adults with end-stage renal disease on dialysis: a prospective observational cohort study. BMC Nephrol 20, 423 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12882-019-1594-5
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RICHMOND, Va. — Wildlife authorities in Virginia say the 17-year-old daughter of Toronto Blue Jays first base coach Mark Budzinski died in a tubing accident in Richmond on Saturday.
Glen Allen High school student Julia Budzinski was killed while tubing in the James River Saturday when she came into contact with the boat that was pulling her, according to investigators with the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources.
The 17-year-old was one of two teenagers who were being pulled behind a boat in the James River above Bosher Dam near Old Gun Road in Richmond.
"After the girls fell off of the tube, and the operator was on his way back to get them out of the water, the boat hit a wave causing it to be pushed on top of [Budzinski], striking her with the propeller," a DWR spokesperson wrote in an email. "The operator immediately jumped into the river to rescue the victim, as did another passing boat operator. Once they got the girl out of the water, they rushed back for help."
Budzinski was taken to the hospital, where she was later pronounced dead.
According to investigators, neither foul play nor alcohol was considered a factor in the incident.
"DWR sends their condolences to the friends and family during this unimaginable time," the email concluded.
As news of Budzinski's death spread throughout the community over the weekend, a vigil was held Sunday night at Glen Allen High School.
"Lily and I were with her on the boat yesterday. It was a very happy, fun last day on earth for her, sadly, obviously, until till the end," Julia's mother, Monica Budzinski said at the vigil. "She was happy, laughing, having a good time, and that's the way I'm going to remember her. That's the way everybody needs to remember her. She just loved life. She loved being outside, sports, everything."
"Julia, not only were you a light on this team, but you were such a hard worker, full of life, and you had the best positive outlook on life," Glen Allen High School soccer coach Abbie Dixon posted on social media. "Your work ethic was contagious, and so was your laugh on days we needed it most. We are deeply saddened by this tragedy, but we are comforted knowing that you are our forever teammate in heaven, watching over us."
Budzinski is the daughter of former University of Richmond baseball player and Toronto Blue Jays coach Mark "Bud" Budzinski.
The Major League Baseball team held a moment of silence before Sunday night's game for the Budzinski family.
The team also released a statement offering its condolences.
"The Budzinskis have been part of our Blue Jays family over the last four seasons. This devastating loss is felt by our entire organization, and we grieve alongside Bud and his family," Ross Atkins, Toronto Blue Jays General Manager and EVP of Baseball Operations, said. "Our thoughts and prayers are with Mark, Monica, and their children Josh and Lily at this time."
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Video: Police smash man's head to ground in parking arrest
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Law enforcement officials in Rhode Island are looking into the conduct of two longtime Providence police officers shown on video smashing a handcuffed man´s face into the pavement over the weekend.
State Attorney General Peter Neronha and the Providence Police Department´s Office of Professional Responsibility have opened investigations into the arrest of a man at the city´s India Point Park following a July Fourth holiday fireworks celebration Sunday, The Boston Globe reported.
Capt. Stephen Gencarella and Lt. Matthew Jennette arrested Armando Rivas, 21, around 9:30 p.m. for leaving his parked vehicle unattended in the travel lane, the newspaper reported.
Police say the officers struck Rivas in the head, handcuffed him and took him to the ground after he resisted arrest.
But a video obtained by GoLocalProv and shared on YouTube shows that as Rivas was handcuffed and lying face down, one of the officers grabbed his head and smashed his face into the pavement, the Globe reported.
Rivas was charged with disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, obstructing an officer and simple assault.
It couldn´t be immediately determined whether Rivas or the two officers have lawyers to speak on their behalf. The police department and Neronha´s office didn´t respond to emails seeking comment Wednesday. | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-10988823/Video-Police-smash-mans-head-ground-parking-arrest.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-07-06T19:37:48Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-10988823/Video-Police-smash-mans-head-ground-parking-arrest.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | false |
LAKEVIEW, Ore. – The fire danger level in Klamath and Lake Counties will increase this week.
The South Central Oregon Fire Management Partnership said the fire danger level will be set to “high” starting Friday, July 8, on all federal, private, state, and county lands in Klamath and Lake Counties that are protected by SCOFMP. That means several restrictions will go into place. They include the following:
- Smoking is prohibited while traveling, except in vehicles on improved roads.
- Open fires are prohibited, including campfires, and charcoal, cooking and warming fires, except at designated locations. Portable cooking stoves using liquefied or bottled fuels are allowed.
- Chainsaw use is prohibited between 1:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Chainsaw use is allowed at all other hours if the following firefighting equipment is present with each operating saw: one ax, one shovel and one 8-ounce or larger fire extinguisher. A fire watch also is required at least one hour following the use of each saw.
- Use of motor vehicles, including motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles, is prohibited, except on improved roads and for vehicle use by a landowner and employees of the landowner conducting activities associated with their livelihood. Landowners and their employees conducting activities related to their livelihood shall carry a shovel and 2 ½ pound fire extinguisher when operating ATVs off improved roads.
- Possession of the following firefighting equipment is required while traveling in a motorized vehicle, except on state highways, county roads and driveways: one shovel and one gallon of water or one 2 ½ pounds or larger fire extinguisher, except for all-terrain vehicles and motorcycles, which must be equipped with an approved spark arrestor in good working condition.
- Use of all fireworks is prohibited.
- Cutting, grinding and welding of metal are prohibited. For landowners and employees of the landowner on their land, while conducting activities associated with their livelihood, cutting, grinding and welding of metal is prohibited between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. At all other times, the area is to be cleared of flammable vegetation, and the following firefighting equipment is required: one ax, one shovel and one 2 ½ pounds or larger fire extinguisher in good working order.
For more information on restrictions, visit: https://www.oregon.gov/odf/fire/pages/restrictions.aspx. | https://kobi5.com/news/fire-danger-level-will-increase-to-high-in-klamath-lake-counties-191313/ | 2022-07-06T19:38:24Z | https://kobi5.com/news/fire-danger-level-will-increase-to-high-in-klamath-lake-counties-191313/ | false |
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — Triple-digit heat is the name of the game for the next few days.
Texoma will see temperatures reach 108 degrees, which is still nine degrees short of our record of 117 that we set in 1980.
The current streak of 100-degree days, which as of July 5 was six, pales in comparison to the streak of 52 days that was set back in 2011.
A ridge of high pressure is blanketing the southeastern and southern portions of the country right now which is creating situations very favorable to increasing temperatures throughout the day.
A heat advisory was issued on July 5 and will be in effect until Thursday, July 7.
So far in 2022 Texoma has had 21 triple-digit temperature days and expects to add to that number a lot during the month of July.
The record for 100-degree days in one year is 100 which was set back in 2011, but Texoma should not come close to that record even with this streak going.
This also fuels the drought conditions which are getting progressively worse with the little rainfall throughout the area. Lake levels seem to be steady as Lake Nocona is 85% filled, Lake Arrowhead is 79%, Lake Kickapoo is 70%, and Lake Kemp is 72% filled.
Next week we could see a cool down as the ridge of high pressure moves off to the west and possibly allows cooler air to be brought down from the north with a low-pressure system.
Over the coming days make sure to stay hydrated and take plenty of breaks either inside or under a shaded area as the high temperatures continue to barrel down on our area. | https://www.texomashomepage.com/weather/when-will-we-see-a-drop-in-100-degree-temps-in-texoma-heat-advisory-issued/ | 2022-07-06T19:39:00Z | https://www.texomashomepage.com/weather/when-will-we-see-a-drop-in-100-degree-temps-in-texoma-heat-advisory-issued/ | true |
Glen Young sets his sights on Test action with Scotland
Glen Young tasted Scotland A team action for the first time against Chile and is now looking for a Test cap.
The 27-year-old Edinburgh lock was a replacement in the 45-5 win in the Estadio Santa Laura Universidad SEK in Santiago last month, which marked the beginning of the Scots’ South American tour which also includes three matches against Argentina.
Scotland suffered a 26-18 defeat to the Pumas in San Salvador de Jujuy at the weekend but face another two Tests against Argentina over the next two Saturdays and Young is looking for a piece of the action.
He told Scottish Rugby’s official Twitter account: “I am massively keen for that. It is something I have dreamed about my whole life.
“I am 27 now. I have been a professional rugby player for nine years now. So it has not happened straight away. It has been like a carrot dangling.
“So to be so close now, I just want to crack on and get it. It would be one of the best feelings.
“It ( Chile) was so good. It was one of those things you dream of as a kid, playing for Scotland.
“It was unbelievable, the whole build-up, singing the anthem, it was such an honour.”
The former Scotland Under-20 player is “really enjoying” his time on the summer tour.
He said: “I seem to have fitted in quite well and it is a really great bunch of boys and coaches to be around.
“They talk a lot about connection and welcoming in new boys into the squad so for me, being one of the new boys, it has been unreal.
“I feel very welcome in to the squad, obviously I play with the Edinburgh boys but I have got on with the the Glasgow boys and the other boys just as well.” | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/pa/article-10988953/Glen-Young-sets-sights-Test-action-Scotland.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-07-06T19:40:28Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/pa/article-10988953/Glen-Young-sets-sights-Test-action-Scotland.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | false |
(The Hill) — Amazon and Grubhub announced a deal Wednesday that will allow Amazon Prime subscribers in the United States to get free delivery from certain restaurants.
The e-commerce giant also has an option to purchase a 2 percent stake in Grubhub as part of the deal. Amazon can purchase a further 13 percent stake at a “formula-based price,” calculated primarily by the number of new customers added in the deal.
Amazon Prime subscribers will be able to sign up for a free one-year membership of Grubhub’s premium service starting Wednesday, according to a press release from Just Eat Takeaway.com, the Dutch company that owns Grubhub.
“I am incredibly excited to announce this collaboration with Amazon that will help Grubhub continue to deliver on our long-standing mission to connect more diners with local restaurants,” Grubhub CEO Adam DeWitt said in a statement.
The deal comes as the food-delivery industry struggles after the surge in demand driven by the COVID-19 pandemic abates.
Just Eat has been considering a sale of Grubhub just over a year after purchasing the platform for $7.3 billion. Grubhub lost roughly $410 million in 2021.
News of the deal sent shares of Grubhub’s competitors down Wednesday, with Uber sliding more than 3 percent and DoorDash falling by 9 percent.
Amazon has previously added food delivery perks to Prime members in the United Kingdom and Ireland through a partnership with Deliveroo. | https://www.myarklamiss.com/news/national-news/amazon-prime-members-to-get-free-food-deliveries-through-grubhub-deal/ | 2022-07-06T19:43:20Z | https://www.myarklamiss.com/news/national-news/amazon-prime-members-to-get-free-food-deliveries-through-grubhub-deal/ | false |
Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know right now
July 6 (Reuters) - Ukraine has so far staved off any major Russian advance into the north of the Donetsk region, but pressure is intensifying with heavy shelling, missile and rocket fire on the city of Sloviansk and nearby populated areas, the military said.
FIGHTING
* Russia's armed forces have destroyed two advanced U.S.-made HIMARS rocket systems and their ammunition depots in eastern Ukraine, the Russian defense ministry said.
* Lysychansk was once a city of a 100,000 people in Ukraine's eastern Luhansk region, but it now lies in ruins after its fall to Russian forces with many residents still living in bomb shelters and basements.
ECONOMY
* Ukraine's grain exports plunged 68.5% year-on-year to 163,000 tonnes in the first six days of July, the first month of the 2022/23 season, the agriculture ministry said.
* Ukraine's grain traders union revised upwards its forecast for the grain and oilseed harvest to 69.4 million tonnes from the previous 66.5 million, but still far below the 2021 level of 106 million tonnes.
* Germany must make the transition to green energy faster because of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Chancellor Scholz said. He accused Moscow of using energy as a political weapon.
* France must be prepared for possible cuts in Russian gas deliveries linked to the context of the Ukraine war, French Prime Minister Borne said.
* The port of Mariupol in Russian-controlled territory of Ukraine is operating at full capacity, the TASS news agency reported, citing port officials.
REFUGEES
* More than 8.79 million people have crossed the border from Ukraine since the invasion on Feb. 24 the U.N. refugee agency said. (Compiled by Grant McCool) | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/reuters/article-10988943/Ukraine-Russia-What-need-know-right-now.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-07-06T19:45:00Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/reuters/article-10988943/Ukraine-Russia-What-need-know-right-now.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | false |
Roberto Herencia Brings New Perspective to Catholic Investment Manager's Board
CHICAGO, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Christian Brothers Investment Services, Inc. ("CBIS"), a leading Catholic, socially responsible investment management firm and registered investment advisor to Catholic investors around the world, announced the appointment of Roberto Herencia to its board of directors.
A 30-year veteran of the financial services industry, Mr. Herencia has served as Chief Executive Officer of Chicago-based Byline Bancorp since February 2021 and Chairman of Byline Bancorp and Byline Bank since June 2013.
He has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of BXM Holdings, Inc., an investment fund specializing in community bank investments, since 2010, where he led the recapitalization of Byline's predecessor, Metropolitan Bank Group.
"From its inception, CBIS has sought to help Catholic investors around the world unify their faith with responsible management of their assets," says Jeff McCroy, President & Chief Executive Officer of CBIS. "It's a great challenge and I couldn't be more pleased to have a quality individual like Roberto Herencia join us in our efforts. His expertise and experience beyond the U.S. financial markets will no doubt prove invaluable as we continue to expand our global business."
Mr. Herencia currently serves as a trustee of DePaul University and Northwestern Memorial Foundation in Chicago, is on the Board of Directors of Junior Achievement of Chicago and Polk Bros. Foundation, and serves as a member of the Archdiocese of Chicago's Finance Council. He was appointed by President Obama in 2011 to serve on the Overseas Private Investment Corporation's board of directors.
"These are particularly empowering times for us here at CBIS," says Bill Rybak, CBIS Board Chair. "I'm thrilled to be working with a veteran professional like Roberto in our aggressive efforts to help Catholic investors looking to transform the world."
In addition to executive roles with BXM, Midwest Banc Holdings, and Banco Popular North America, Mr. Herencia has served in director roles with Banner Corporation, FirstBank Puerto Rico, American West Bank, and First National Bank of Starbuck.
"I've served in many roles throughout my career, but I consider none more important than being a fiduciary of Catholic assets," says Mr. Herencia. "I feel particularly blessed to have this opportunity to help a great company like CBIS deliver on its commitments to Catholic investors and shareholders around the world. It's a chance, I believe, to answer a higher calling."
CBIS is the Catholic responsible investment firm of choice for a diverse range of Catholic investors. For more information on the firm and its investment efforts, please visit cbisonline.com.
CBIS is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm amplifying the power of Catholic investors to transform the world. Responsible for more than $10 billion in assets under management, Chicago-based CBIS works with Catholic investors to develop socially responsible investment strategies and solutions that uphold Catholic beliefs and values without sacrificing returns for investors, often taking an engaged ownership role to command change in its investments. Founded in 1981 by the De La Salle Christian Brothers, CBIS engages third-party institutional investment firms to actively sub-advise its portfolios. For more information, visit cbisonline.com, or call 877-550-2247.
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INDIANAPOLIS — Chris Hogsett the Branch Manager for the Indianapolis Public Library stopped by to share a few of his favorite books to help you start a new hobby this summer!
Backyard Photography Basics — Birds
Nature Journaling with Dominique Weldon
To learn more about the Indianapolis Public Library and their summer reading programs visit indypl.org | https://fox59.com/indy-now/indy-now-book-club-pick-up-a-new-hobby/ | 2022-07-06T19:46:22Z | https://fox59.com/indy-now/indy-now-book-club-pick-up-a-new-hobby/ | true |
Amazon Prime members get Grubhub+ membership for free
Published: Jul. 6, 2022 at 2:52 PM EDT|Updated: 55 minutes ago
(Gray News) - Amazon Prime has teamed up with Grubhub+ to offer Prime members in the United States an exclusive deal.
Effective immediately, Prime members qualify for a free, one-year Grubhub+ membership with no food-delivery fees on eligible orders.
Members can order food in more than 4,000 cities from thousands of restaurants across the country.
The offer includes unlimited, $0 food delivery on orders over $12, according to a press release.
Prime members just need to visit amazon.com/grubhub to activate the deal.
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HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. (AP) — David Shapiro and his wife brought their two young kids to enjoy the Independence Day parade in their hometown north of Chicago, snagging a spot in front of a boutique winery.
The children’s parade in downtown Highland Park had already gone by, with about 50 school-age children riding bikes, scooters and tricycles. The musicians of the Maxwell Street Klezmer Band, complete with full drum set and brass section, were starting to play atop a flatbed trailer.
Then came the sound that Shapiro knew did not fit: pop pop pop pop pop.
Before he knew what was happening, parade-goers from farther down the route began running toward the 47-year-old and his family, screaming about someone with a gun.
“It was chaos,” Shapiro recalled. “People didn’t know right away where the gunfire was coming from, whether the gunman was in front or behind you chasing you.”
For many people, the mass shooting that killed at least seven people and injured more than 30 others adds to the fear that any place, any event in the U.S. can turn dangerous or deadly, even though most gun violence is personal. Highland Park is one of the country’s safest towns, and July 4th parades among the most American of celebrations. Even before Monday’s killings, some people already were on edge, questioning whether to venture into large gatherings, looking over their shoulders during even the most run-of-the-mill activities, from grocery shopping to going to school or catching a movie.
But as the shots rang out in Highland Park on Monday, all most people at the July 4 parade knew at first was confusion, then terror as they searched for a safe place to hide or any way to escape.
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The atmosphere along the short but crowded parade route was exuberant as the kids stepped along around 9:40 a.m., said Vivian Visconti, a 19-year-old Highland Park Park District counselor who helped organize and direct the children’s parade
Parents and other attendees smiled and waved at that first group, while Visconti instructed younger kids to keep moving if they slowed or momentarily veered off the designated route.
“It was fun, cheerful, and hot,” she recalled about passing through Central Avenue business district, lined with tony boutiques, cafes and restaurants. On either side of the street, attendees sat on blankets and lawn tables, some snacking on potato chips or cookies as they watched.
It took the children on the cycles no more than 20 minutes to traverse the entire parade route, which ended at the bottom of a hill near a park, where a bouncy house was set up for youngsters to play in after they completed the trek.
“We may have been one of the only groups who finished the parade route,” Visconti said.
One of the reasons the smaller kids went first was so they could run back up the hill and watch the rest of the parade.
Visconti, too, made her way back up the hill, to the other end of Central Avenue, near the Shapiro family. It was around 10:20 a.m. when she heard several slower booming sounds followed immediately by a rapid secession of what seemed 20 loud pops, she said.
“I thought it was blanks, part of the parade at first,” she said. “But my friend turned to me and told me, ‘No, it’s real!’”
After a pause of around five seconds, she heard another rapid series of shots. She and her friend ran.
Like most others who heard shots, they never saw the shooter, who had climbed a fire escape to perch atop a row of specialty stores. As he fired, some parade-goers fell, mortally wounded. Many others lay bleeding or were carried away by family and friends.
Not far from Visconti, 16-year-old Yonatan Garfinkle, of Highland Park, understood he had to get away fast.
A friend’s dad happened to be passing by in his Jeep. Fifteen other people were already in the vehicle or holding onto it. He jumped on its side, too, hugging it tightly as the vehicle sped away from the city center.
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Staging for the parade was on St. John’s Avenue, near a parking garage and train station. Floats, bands and politicians headed north a bit, then turned west down Central.
Greg Gilberg, 45, was on a float with his wife just minutes from making the turn when he saw crowds of frightened parade goers bolt from the avenue. The Highland Park man didn’t hear any shots clearly, but he knew they needed to flee. So he and his wife hurried to where he had left his bike nearby; she jumped on the back with him and Gilberg pedaled as fast as he could home.
As he passed the Highland Park library, Gilberg said, he saw dozens of people streaming inside for safety.
The sound of the shots was much louder on Central Avenue — the parade’s main thoroughfare — where Richard Isenberg and his wife were watching the parade near a shop that sells outdoor gear. Though they could not see who was firing or where they were, Isenberg could tell from the sound that the shooter was close.
The couple fled, turning around a corner and into a lot full of large dumpsters. They saw a man lift his children into one of the dumpsters. He asked the Isenbergs to keep an eye on them as he ran back to the street for other relatives who had come to the parade with him.
The couple returned to the scene Tuesday to try to retrieve their car, which was still in an area cordoned-off by police investigating the crime. Recalling the thunderous sound of gunfire, Isenberg’s wife, who declined to share her name, covered her ears and closed her eyes.
“I can’t stop hearing it,” she said.
Amid the mayhem, the shooter, dressed as a woman, slipped into the panicked crowds and, for the moment, got away.
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For Howard Diamond, 45, of Highland Park, attending the Independence Parade each year was a family tradition.
He was sitting in a lawn chair with his wife, 9-year-old son and other members of his extended family when he heard loud bangs about 500 feet away. Someone said it was fireworks. But he said he knew better, telling everyone they were shots and they needed to move now.
“Let’s go, let’s go, let’s go!” he recalled yelling.
Speaking Tuesday from outside a police cordon on Central Avenue, he pointed to a child’s blue miniature car, toppled over amid the pandemonium the day before, saying it belonged to his sister-in-law’s son. He had hoped to retrieve his cellphone, but was told he couldn’t because it was still a crime scene.
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The Shapiro family wasn’t sure of the best escape route, so they decided to run all the way to their nearby home. Shapiro grabbed his daughter in his arms and they sprinted away as fast as they could, leaving behind their children’s stroller and lawn chairs as they fled. Later that night, his 2-year-old woke up screaming, Shapiro said as he returned to downtown Tuesday to pick up the items the family abandoned.
“He is too young to understand what happened. But he knows something bad happened,” he said. “That’s chilling.”
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Burnett reported from Chicago. Associated Press reporter Martha Irvine contributed. | https://www.cenlanow.com/national/deadly-july-4-parade-shots-then-a-frantic-rush-to-escape/ | 2022-07-06T19:47:25Z | https://www.cenlanow.com/national/deadly-july-4-parade-shots-then-a-frantic-rush-to-escape/ | true |
(The Hill) – The Biden administration on Wednesday announced several new proposed changes to the federal student loan system, including measures that help discharge loans for physically and mentally disabled borrowers, limit interest capitalization rates, and help borrowers working as public service employees to earn forgiveness on their loans.
In a statement unveiling the proposed expansion of student loan discharge programs, the Department of Education said it expected to finalize a full plan by Nov. 1, with the aim to have the changes take effect no later than July 1.
Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona said in the statement that proposed changes “will protect borrowers and save them time, money, and frustration, and will hold their colleges responsible for wrongdoing.”
“We are committed to fixing a broken system. If a borrower qualifies for student loan relief, it shouldn’t take mountains of paperwork or a law degree to obtain it,” Cardona said in a statement. “Student loan benefits also should not be so hard to get that borrowers never actually benefit from them.”
The Biden administration has so far canceled nearly $26 billion for more than 1.3 million borrowers since taking office, much of which included loans obtained by borrowers who were defrauded by their college or had their school close down before they could complete their education.
The changes proposed for the federal student loan system on Wednesday would make it easier for borrowers to file and pursue claims of predatory practices by colleges. The proposed rules would also help students who enrolled in schools 180 days prior to a school closure and who didn’t complete their education to more easily discharge the loans.
In a statement, James Kvaal, the undersecretary of Education, said that “borrowers have had to navigate narrow rules and a needlessly complicated system” when attempting to cancel loans they should be able to easily discharge.
“What’s worse, borrowers whose schools lied to them can’t pursue litigation because restrictive and unfair arbitration requirements and class action bans were foisted on them by their colleges,” Kvaal said. “Borrowers should not have to jump through hoops to get the relief they deserve.”
Since October, the Biden administration has approved about $8.1 billion in student loan relief for 145,000 borrowers after rolling out changes to Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), which grants loan forgiveness for those serving full-time in certain public service positions.
The changes to PSLF include a waiver that bypassed certain program requirements and granted borrowers credit toward loan cancellation, regardless of the type of federal loan. The waiver will expire at the end of October.
Wednesday’s announcement proposes a permanent change to PSLF that would allow more payments to qualify for the program, including partial, lump-sum and late payments. It also would allow particular kinds of deferments and forbearances to count toward PSLF, and it would create a formal reconsideration process for applicants who were denied access to the program.
Other proposals include eliminating interest capitalization rates on loans for borrowers in certain instances, making it easier for permanently disabled borrowers to qualify for loan forgiveness, and giving borrowers an easier path toward loan forgiveness if they were falsely certified and ineligible for a loan.
The Biden administration has also floated the idea of canceling $10,000 per borrower amid calls from progressives to cancel $50,000 or more per borrower.
In May, deputy press secretary Vedant Patel said that “no decisions have been made,” but sources told The Hill in late April that the president had settled on that number and was working on the specifics of providing such debt relief. | https://fox59.com/news/national-world/biden-administration-unveils-sweeping-changes-to-federal-student-loan-system/ | 2022-07-06T19:47:43Z | https://fox59.com/news/national-world/biden-administration-unveils-sweeping-changes-to-federal-student-loan-system/ | true |
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JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi's only abortion clinic has been buzzing with activity in the chaotic days since the U.S. Supreme Court upended abortion rights nationwide — a case that originated in this conservative Deep South state and with this bright-pink medical facility that is closing its doors Wednesday.
Physicians at Jackson Women’s Health Organization have been trying to see as many patients as possible before Thursday, when, unless there’s an unlikely intervention by the state’s conservative Supreme Court, Mississippi will enact a law to ban most abortions.
Amid intense summer heat and humidity, clashes intensified Wednesday between anti-abortion protesters and volunteers escorting patients into the clinic, best known as the Pink House.
When Dr. Cheryl Hamlin, who has traveled from Boston for five years to perform abortions, walked outside the Pink House, an abortion opponent used a bullhorn to yell at her. “Repent! Repent!" shouted Doug Lane.
His words were drowned out by abortion rights supporter Beau Black, who repeatedly screamed: “Hypocrites and Pharisees! Hypocrites and Pharisees!”
Abortion access has become increasingly limited across wide swaths of the U.S. as conservative states enact restrictions or bans that took effect when the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 ruling that legalized abortion nationwide.
The court, reshaped by three conservative justices appointed by former President Donald Trump, issued that ruling June 24. But the Mississippi clinic has been inundated with patients since September, when Texas enacted a ban on abortion early in pregnancy.
Cars with license plates from Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas and Texas have been driving through Jackson’s Fondren neighborhood to bring women and girls— some of whom appeared to be teenagers — to the Pink House. Drivers parked on side streets near the clinic in the shade of pink and purple crepe myrtles, their car air-conditioners blasting as they waited.
Diane Derzis, who has owned the Mississippi clinic since 2010, drove to Jackson to speak at the Pink House hours after the Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade.
“It’s been such an honor and a privilege to be in Mississippi. I’ve come to love this state and the people in it,” Derzis told those gathered in the sweltering heat.
The Supreme Court ruling was in a case called Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization — the clinic's challenge of a 2018 Mississippi law to ban most abortions after 15 weeks. The Pink House had been doing abortions through 16 weeks, but under previous U.S. Supreme Court rulings, abortion was allowed to the point of fetal viability at about 24 weeks.
Mississippi's top public health official, Dr. Thomas Dobbs, was named in the lawsuit, but he has not taken a public position about the case. The state's Republican attorney general urged justices to use the case to overturn Roe v. Wade and give states more power to regulate or ban abortion.
Derzis told The Associated Press after the ruling that she didn't regret filing the lawsuit that eventually undercut nearly five decades of abortion case law.
“We didn’t have a choice. And if it hadn’t been this lawsuit, it would have been another one,” said Derzis, who also owns abortion clinics in Georgia and Virginia, and lives in Alabama.
The Mississippi clinic uses out-of-state physicians like Hamlin because no in-state doctors will work there.
As the Pink House prepared to close, Dr. Hamlin said she worries about women living in deep poverty in parts of the state with little access to health care.
“People say, ‘Oh, what am I supposed to do?’" Hamlin said. "And I'm like, ‘Vote.’”
Shannon Brewer, the Pink House director, agrees low-income women will be most affected by being unable to get abortions in-state.
Brewer told the AP the anti-abortion protesters know her by name and yell at her but she tunes them out.
“They don’t say a lot to me anymore other than, you know, ‘You’re coming to work to kill babies,’" Brewer said. "I’ve been here for 20-something years. So, it’s like when I get out of the car I don’t really hear it because it’s like the same thing over and over and over again."
With the Mississippi clinic closing, Derzis and Brewer will soon open an abortion clinic in Las Cruces, New Mexico, about an hour’s drive from El Paso, Texas — and they will call it Pink House West. Hamlin said she is getting licensed in New Mexico so she can work there.
Mississippi and New Mexico are two of the poorest states in the U.S., but they are vastly different on abortion politics and access.
Home to a Democratic-led legislature and governor, New Mexico recently took an extra step to protect providers and patients from out-of-state prosecutions. It’s likely to continue to see a steady influx of people seeking abortions from neighboring states with more restrictive abortion laws.
One of the largest abortion providers in Texas, Whole Woman’s Health, announced Wednesday that it is also planning to reopen in New Mexico in a city near the state line, to provide first- and second-trimester abortions. It began winding down operations in Texas after a ruling Friday by the state Supreme Court that forced an end to abortions at its four clinics.
Standing outside the clinic on June 24, Derzis was pragmatic about the future of the building she had painted bright pink several years ago.
“This building will be sold and maybe someone will knock it down and make a parking lot here," Derzis said. "And that will be sad, but she served her purpose and many women had their abortions here.”
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AP writer Susan Montoya Bryan contributed from Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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US allows pharmacists to prescribe Pfizer’s COVID pill
Washington – Pharmacists can prescribe the leading COVID-19 pill directly to patients under a new U.S. policy announced Wednesday that’s intended to expand use of Pfizer’s drug Paxlovid.
The Food and Drug Administration said pharmacists can begin screening patients to see if they are eligible for Paxlovid and then prescribe the medication, which has been shown to curb the worst effects of COVID-19. Previously only physicians could prescribe the antiviral drug.
The announcement comes as COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths are rising again, though they remain near their lowest levels since the coronavirus outbreak began in 2020.
Biden administration officials have expressed frustration that several hundred Americans continue to die of COVID-19 daily, despite the availability of vaccines and treatments.
Administration officials have been working for months to increase access to Paxlovid, opening thousands of sites where patients who test positive can fill a prescription for Paxlovid. The FDA change will make thousands more pharmacies eligible to quickly prescribe and dispense the pill, which must be used early to be effective.
“Since Paxlovid must be taken within five days after symptoms begin, authorizing state-licensed pharmacists to prescribe Paxlovid could expand access to timely treatment,” said FDA drug center director Patrizia Cavazzoni
Still, use could be limited by paperwork requirements. Patients are expected to bring their recent health records– including blood tests – and a list of their current medications so pharmacists can check that Paxlovid won’t negatively interact with other drugs. As an alternative, pharmacists can consult with the patient’s doctor.
Paxlovid is intended for people with COVID-19 who are more likely to become seriously ill. That includes older people and those with other health issues like heart disease, obesity, cancer or diabetes that make them more vulnerable.
The FDA authorized Paxlovid last December based on results showing it reduced hospitalizations and deaths by nearly 90% among unvaccinated patients most likely to get severe disease. The drug has shown less impressive results in patients who already have vaccine protection and some physicians have reported cases of COVID-19 symptoms returning after treatment with the drug.
Expanding the test-and-treat program to include pharmacists could add thousands of additional options for patients. The two biggest U.S. drugstore chains – CVS Health and Walgreens – run around 19,000 locations combined.
CVS Health already provides COVID-19 care at 1,100 clinic locations inside drugstores.
There also are nearly 19,400 independent pharmacies not tied to a big chain, according to the National Community Pharmacists Association.
Pharmacist Michele Belcher said ahead of the announcement that she hoped to be able to test customers for COVID-19 and offer the pill because there is a shortage of primary care doctors in her community, the small, southwestern Oregon city of Grants Pass.
Belcher said she worries that some people may have a hard time getting a doctor’s appointment for a prescription during the narrow window to start the pill.
Belcher, owner of the independent Grants Pass Pharmacy, said she used to test and treat for COVID-19 using injectable drugs that are no longer as effective.
Her pharmacy routinely checks for potentially harmful interactions with other drugs a patient may be taking, she said.
“Pharmacists are the drug experts,” she said. “That’s something we do every day, all day, make sure there are no interactions with any medications.”
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Murphy reported from Indianapolis. | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/nation/2022/07/06/us-allows-pharmacists-prescribe-pfizers-covid-pill/7823626001/ | 2022-07-06T19:50:39Z | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/nation/2022/07/06/us-allows-pharmacists-prescribe-pfizers-covid-pill/7823626001/ | true |
RICHMOND, Va. — Wildlife authorities in Virginia say the 17-year-old daughter of Toronto Blue Jays first base coach Mark Budzinski died in a tubing accident in Richmond on Saturday.
Glen Allen High school student Julia Budzinski was killed while tubing in the James River Saturday when she came into contact with the boat that was pulling her, according to investigators with the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources.
The 17-year-old was one of two teenagers who were being pulled behind a boat in the James River above Bosher Dam near Old Gun Road in Richmond.
"After the girls fell off of the tube, and the operator was on his way back to get them out of the water, the boat hit a wave causing it to be pushed on top of [Budzinski], striking her with the propeller," a DWR spokesperson wrote in an email. "The operator immediately jumped into the river to rescue the victim, as did another passing boat operator. Once they got the girl out of the water, they rushed back for help."
Budzinski was taken to the hospital, where she was later pronounced dead.
According to investigators, neither foul play nor alcohol was considered a factor in the incident.
"DWR sends their condolences to the friends and family during this unimaginable time," the email concluded.
As news of Budzinski's death spread throughout the community over the weekend, a vigil was held Sunday night at Glen Allen High School.
"Lily and I were with her on the boat yesterday. It was a very happy, fun last day on earth for her, sadly, obviously, until till the end," Julia's mother, Monica Budzinski said at the vigil. "She was happy, laughing, having a good time, and that's the way I'm going to remember her. That's the way everybody needs to remember her. She just loved life. She loved being outside, sports, everything."
"Julia, not only were you a light on this team, but you were such a hard worker, full of life, and you had the best positive outlook on life," Glen Allen High School soccer coach Abbie Dixon posted on social media. "Your work ethic was contagious, and so was your laugh on days we needed it most. We are deeply saddened by this tragedy, but we are comforted knowing that you are our forever teammate in heaven, watching over us."
Budzinski is the daughter of former University of Richmond baseball player and Toronto Blue Jays coach Mark "Bud" Budzinski.
The Major League Baseball team held a moment of silence before Sunday night's game for the Budzinski family.
The team also released a statement offering its condolences.
"The Budzinskis have been part of our Blue Jays family over the last four seasons. This devastating loss is felt by our entire organization, and we grieve alongside Bud and his family," Ross Atkins, Toronto Blue Jays General Manager and EVP of Baseball Operations, said. "Our thoughts and prayers are with Mark, Monica, and their children Josh and Lily at this time."
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Pharmacists can prescribe the leading COVID-19 pill directly to patients under a new U.S. policy announced Wednesday that’s intended to expand the use of Pfizer’s drug Paxlovid.
The Food and Drug Administration said pharmacists can begin screening patients to see if they are eligible for Paxlovid and then prescribe the medication, which has been shown to curb the worst effects of COVID-19. Previously only physicians could prescribe the antiviral drug.
The announcement comes as COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths are rising again, though they remain near their lowest levels since the coronavirus outbreak began in 2020.
Biden administration officials have expressed frustration that several hundred Americans continue to die of COVID-19 daily, despite the availability of vaccines and treatments.
Administration officials have been working for months to increase access to Paxlovid, opening thousands of sites where patients who test positive can fill a prescription for Paxlovid. The FDA change will make thousands more pharmacies eligible to quickly prescribe and dispense the pill, which must be used early to be effective.
“Since Paxlovid must be taken within five days after symptoms begin, authorizing state-licensed pharmacists to prescribe Paxlovid could expand access to timely treatment,” said FDA drug center director Patrizia Cavazzoni
Still, use could be limited by paperwork requirements. Patients are expected to bring their recent health records— including blood tests — and a list of their current medications so pharmacists can check that Paxlovid won’t negatively interact with other drugs. As an alternative, pharmacists can consult with the patient’s doctor.
Paxlovid is intended for people with COVID-19 who are more likely to become seriously ill. That includes older people and those with other health issues like heart disease, obesity, cancer or diabetes that make them more vulnerable.
The FDA authorized Paxlovid last December based on results showing it reduced hospitalizations and deaths by nearly 90% among unvaccinated patients most likely to get severe disease. The drug has shown less impressive results in patients who already have vaccine protection and some physicians have reported cases of COVID-19 symptoms returning after treatment with the drug.
Expanding the test-and-treat program to include pharmacists could add thousands of additional options for patients. The two biggest U.S. drugstore chains — CVS Health and Walgreens — run around 19,000 locations combined.
CVS Health already provides COVID-19 care at 1,100 clinic locations inside drugstores.
There also are nearly 19,400 independent pharmacies not tied to a big chain, according to the National Community Pharmacists Association.
Pharmacist Michele Belcher said ahead of the announcement that she hoped to be able to test customers for COVID-19 and offer the pill because there is a shortage of primary care doctors in her community, the small, southwestern Oregon city of Grants Pass.
Belcher said she worries that some people may have a hard time getting a doctor’s appointment for a prescription during the narrow window to start the pill.
Belcher, owner of the independent Grants Pass Pharmacy, said she used to test and treat for COVID-19 using injectable drugs that are no longer as effective.
Her pharmacy routinely checks for potentially harmful interactions with other drugs a patient may be taking, she said.
“Pharmacists are the drug experts,” she said. “That’s something we do every day, all day, make sure there are no interactions with any medications.” | https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/news/u-s-world/us-pharmacists-can-now-prescribe-pfizers-covid-19-pill/ | 2022-07-06T19:51:16Z | https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/news/u-s-world/us-pharmacists-can-now-prescribe-pfizers-covid-19-pill/ | true |
WASHINGTON, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new issue brief from the American Academy of Actuaries Data Science and Analytics Committee (DSAC) and Property/Casualty Racial Equity Task Force provides a clear and thorough discussion of actuarial practices surrounding data, predictive modeling, and risk classification that are key considerations for public policymaking and regulatory efforts aimed at ensuring that insurance practices are not "unfairly discriminatory."
"Ensuring that the analysis of risk in the insurance context does not contribute to unfair discrimination is a priority of the American Academy of Actuaries," said DSAC Chairperson Dorothy Andrews. "Academy volunteers across actuarial practice areas are performing a high level of work and regularly engaging with regulators and legislators on issues of bias and the concept of unfair discrimination in insurance, and this new issue brief is a significant contribution to that effort."
The issue brief, An Actuarial View of Correlation and Causation: From Interpretation to Practice to Implications, delves into key questions about risk classification and insurance rating variables, particularly in the context of big data and predictive modeling. The issue brief aims to enhance the understanding of correlations of risk characteristics vs. causal relationships that are used in risk classification and ratemaking in actuarial practice. It also provides valuable information for potential public policy solutions meant to guard against spurious correlations and correlations that may lead to the application of prohibited rating variables.
For more information about the Academy's ongoing efforts promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion—including related Academy publications and comment letters to insurance regulators—visit the Academy's DE&I webpage.
The American Academy of Actuaries is a 19,500+ member professional association whose mission is to serve the public and the U.S. actuarial profession. For more than 50 years, the Academy has assisted public policymakers on all levels by providing leadership, objective expertise, and actuarial advice on risk and financial security issues. The Academy also sets qualification, practice, and professionalism standards for actuaries in the United States.
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LOS ANGELES, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Environmental and land use law firm The Sohagi Law Group announced that its Managing Partner Margaret Sohagi and Partner Nicole Hoeksma Gordon have been selected as nominees for the Los Angeles Business Journal's "Women's Leadership Awards," which honors the accomplishments of women business leaders.
Sohagi has been selected as a nominee in the "CEO of the Year" category, recognizing her efforts in successfully leading the firm and its team of professionals. In her 30+ year law practice, Sohagi represents cities, counties and other public agencies in navigating the legal complexities of land use, climate change, housing and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Sohagi provides constructive, practical legal advice, working directly with lead agency counsel, staff, appointed elected officials. When necessary, she zealously defends lead agencies' land use approvals and environmental determinations in judicial proceedings, and frequently heads mediation teams in settlement discussions.
Gordon has been selected as a nominee in the "Women to Watch" category, recognizing emerging leaders who have made noteworthy contributions within their firms and throughout the business community. She focuses her practice on complex issues and projects under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the federal and California Endangered Species Act (ESA) and Planning and Zoning Laws.
The Sohagi Law Group handles complex transactional and litigation matters for public agencies, including cities, counties, state agencies, special districts, commissions and authorities. Its attorneys draw upon their extensive expertise in all areas of environmental and land use law to advise clientson existing laws and regulations and keep them up to date on emerging issues such as climate change and housing.
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387 students from 30 states and three countries to receive degrees
CINCINNATI, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Sunday, July 10, 2022, the National Commencement ceremony of Union Institute & University will be at the Hilton Netherland Plaza, Hall of Mirrors in Cincinnati, OH, at 2 p.m. Union celebrates granting Doctoral, master's, and bachelor's degrees to 387 students representing 30 states and three countries. The youngest graduate is 23, and the oldest is 75. The 2022 graduating class now joins the more than 20,000 Union alumni who continue to bring honor to Union's mission to provide creative and achievable pathways and solutions for students to be engaged, enlightened, and empowered and to pursue a lifetime of learning, service, and social responsibility.
Union's commencement speaker is Edgar L. Smith, Jr., a visionary, compassionate leader who embodies Union's mission to engage, enlighten, and empower those around him. Smith serves as chair of the Union Institute & University Board of Trustees and founder, chairman, and CEO of Cincinnati, Ohio-based World Pac Paper. World Pac Paper is a privately held Inc. 500 and BE 100 company and an award-winning national, independent distributor of high-quality papers and packaging solutions. In 2004, Smith founded World Pac Paper, which was named an Inc. 500 Top Black-Run Company in 2009. In his role as chairman and CEO, Smith leads and provides strategic direction, planning, and business development.
Mr. Smith has extensive experience in sales and marketing, working in large corporations such as Coca-Cola North America, Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation, Georgia-Pacific Corporation, and James River Corporation. Smith is a dedicated community volunteer, serving the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber, ArtsWave, Cincinnati Arts Association, American Red Cross, Boy Scouts of America, and Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.
Join Union's Board of Trustees, staff, faculty, students, and alumni in welcoming Union's graduates to Cincinnati. To learn more about Union Institute & University, consider attending "Ecologies of Hope and Change: Confronting Environmental Injustice from Climate to the Classroom and Beyond," with featured keynote Richard Blanco.
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White nationalist groups are sneakier than ever. So, it’s troubling, but not totally surprising, that law enforcement officials had no advance knowledge of a march through downtown Boston by one such group over the Fourth of July weekend, which led to the alleged assault of a Black activist.
What is surprising, said former Boston police commissioner Ed Davis, is that “police were not able to rally forces to the march after they received 911 calls. I don’t know what happened there.”
Not knowing about the march ahead of time is a failure of law enforcement intelligence. Not responding afterward is another kind of failure. As US Attorney Rachael Rollins asked at a Tuesday press conference: “If this were a Black Lives Matter protest, would the response have been different?”
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Put another way: If 100 Black Lives Matter protesters hopped aboard an Orange Line train in Malden, rode it to Back Bay station where they took shields and flagpoles from a U-Haul truck, and then marched with gaiter-covered faces on the Freedom Trail — how long would it take for Boston police to want to know what they were up to?
On Saturday, some 100 marchers associated with the white nationalist group Patriot Front did just that. Black artist and activist Charles Morrell III also told police he was knocked to the ground and kicked by members of this group outside Back Bay Station. Specifics about arrival time, and what police did have not been publicly disclosed. At the Tuesday press conference, acting police commissioner Gregory Long said Boston police did not witness the alleged assault and law enforcement officials are now reviewing video recordings from the scene to try to identify anyone involved in it.
According to one law enforcement source, BPD officials told city and other law enforcement officials at a pre-press conference briefing “they were onto the group early into the march, called in units from other parts of the city, didn’t put foot officers with marchers because they have learned that doing so heightens tensions, and also didn’t want to be seen as “escorting” marchers. When the assault occurred there were officers nearby, but they didn’t see which marchers made physical contact and the victim could not ID who assaulted him.”
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Boston police were exceedingly busy over the holiday weekend, as a spate of shootings in several neighborhoods injured at least 10 people. The concentration of gun violence in some city neighborhoods is another kind of terrorism that should be recognized and confronted by city leaders. But the presence of groups like Patriot Front on Boston streets can’t be dismissed or ignored. Not after recent violence, like the massacre of 10 Black shoppers in Buffalo by a self-described white supremacist. Not after members of Patriot Front were stopped last month in Idaho with riot gear, one smoke grenade, shin guards, shields, and a plan to disrupt a Pride event.
Because of the Boston Marathon bombing of 2013, Boston has firsthand experience with terrorism. Vigilance also would seem to be in order, given the return of Fourth of July festivities to the Esplanade after COVID-19 cancellations. In fact, this is the third time this year Boston has been targeted by white nationalists. On Jan. 22, a group of neo-Nazis staged a protest outside Brigham and Women’s hospital, carrying a bedsheet that said “B and W Hospital Kills Whites.” During the St. Patrick’s Day parade, a group wearing neo-Nazi insignia held a sign that said, “Keep Boston Irish.” Again, they have their First Amendment rights. But as a spokesman for District Attorney Kevin Hayden said, via email: “These groups have [Massachusetts] on their maps and all agencies must be hyper-vigilant.”
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White nationalist groups have become increasingly more sophisticated and covert, and with that, better able to surprise. There was no surprise in Boston back in August 2017. After a rally staged by white nationalists in Charlottesville, Va., erupted in deadly violence, far-right sympathizers kept their plans for a “free speech” rally on Boston Common. All the advance publicity gave counter-protesters time to organize an alternative march to the Common. The greatly out-numbered, far-right rally-goers were confined to a small area around the Parkman Bandstand and drowned out by the shouts of thousands of counter-protesters. A well-executed police presence kept order.
Over the holiday weekend, Patriot Front demonstrated the new “flash mob” approach: A bunch of menacing dudes in gaiters and sunglasses walked Boston’s Freedom Trail. It was a small act that got attention and included an alleged assault.
Meanwhile, the question from Rollins stands: Would police respond differently to another group doing the same thing?
Joan Vennochi is a Globe columnist. She can be reached at joan.vennochi@globe.com. Follow her on Twitter @joan_vennochi. | https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/07/06/opinion/if-this-were-black-lives-matter-protest-would-response-have-been-different/ | 2022-07-06T19:57:48Z | https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/07/06/opinion/if-this-were-black-lives-matter-protest-would-response-have-been-different/ | true |
MAYFIELD HEIGHTS, Ohio — The McDonald's in Mayfield Heights, Ohio is back in business. The restaurant closed a few months ago for remodeling.
While the restaurant was closed, the long-time owner, Tony Philiou, continued to pay each employee.
“My employees helped me — without them, I wouldn’t be where I am right now,” Philiou said.
Philiou came to the U.S. from Greece in 1947. He was 15 years old.
After serving in the Korean War, he got married, got a full-time job at a factory and bought a house. The house needed work and Philiou needed more money.
The house was just across the street from the then newly-opened McDonald's on Mayfield Road. In 1962, Philiou got a second job at the restaurant. He earned 90 cents per hour.
“The rest is history. Nothing matters to me other than being here, because I belong here,” said Philiou.
Over the next 60 years, he worked hard, moving up the ranks from part-time worker to management, and then owner.
“He treats you like family no matter how long he’s known you. It could be one day, it could be 30 days, it could be three years. He loves the people that work here,” said Mary Conti, a 45-year employee.
Philiou hired Ed Kocsis when he was 15 years old. He is now the general manager.
“It wasn’t the plan originally. It was a job to get me through high school and through college. When I graduated from college, Tony made me an offer and it worked out very well,” said Kocsis.
Philiou, now 90 years old, says he has achieved the American dream.
“Only in this country can this happen,” he said.
This story was originally reported by Tracy Carloss on news5cleveland.com. | https://www.wrtv.com/news/local-news/owner-of-mcdonalds-franchise-paid-employees-for-months-while-store-was-closed-for-renovations | 2022-07-06T19:58:11Z | https://www.wrtv.com/news/local-news/owner-of-mcdonalds-franchise-paid-employees-for-months-while-store-was-closed-for-renovations | true |
An ounce of prevention … well, you know the rest. In medicine, prevention aims to spot problems before they worsen, affecting both a patient’s health and finances.
One of the more popular parts of the Affordable Care Act, which allows patients to get certain tests or treatments without forking out cash to cover copayments or deductibles, is based on that idea.
“There are still some gaps that need to be filled,” said Katie Keith, a researcher at the Center on Health Insurance Reforms at Georgetown University. But, she said, the law “unquestionably” made preventive care more affordable.
Since late 2010, when this provision of the ACA took effect, many patients have paid nothing when they undergo routine mammograms, get one of more than a dozen vaccines, receive birth control, or are screened for other conditions, including diabetes, colon cancer, depression, and sexually transmitted diseases.
That can translate to big savings, especially when many of these tests can cost thousands of dollars.
Yet this popular provision comes with challenges and caveats, from an ongoing court case in Texas that might overturn it, to complex and obtuse qualifiers that can limit its breadth, leaving patients with medical bills.
KHN spoke with several experts to help guide consumers through this confusing landscape.
Their No. 1 tip: Always check with your own health plan beforehand to ensure that a test, vaccine, procedure, or service you need is covered and that you qualify for the no-cost-sharing benefit. And, if you get a bill from a physician, clinic, or hospital that you think might qualify for no cost sharing, call your insurer to inquire or dispute the charge.
Here are five other things to know:
1. Your insurance matters.
The law covers most types of health insurance, such as qualified health plans under the ACA that consumers have purchased for themselves, job-based insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid. Generally not included are pre-ACA legacy health plans, which were in existence before March 2010 and have not changed since then, and most short-term or limited-benefit plans. Medicare and Medicaid’s rules on who is eligible for what tests without cost sharing may vary from those of commercial insurance, and Medicare Advantage plans in some cases may have more generous coverage than the traditional federal program.
2. Not all preventive services are covered.
The federal government currently lists 22 broad categories of coverage for adults, an additional 27 specifically for women, and 29 for children.
To get on those lists, vaccines, screening tests, drugs, and services must have been recommended by one of four groups of medical experts. One of those is the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, a nongovernmental advisory group that weighs the benefits and potential drawbacks of screening tests when used in the general population.
For example, the task force recently recommended lowering the age for colon cancer screening to include people ages 45 through 49. That means more people won’t have to wait for their 50th birthday to skip copays or deductibles for screening. Still, younger folks might be left out a bit longer if their health plan applies to the calendar year, which many do, because those plans are not technically required to comply until January.
This area is also one in which Medicare sets its own rules that might differ from the task force’s recommendations, said Anna Howard, a specialist in care access at the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network. Medicare covers stool tests or flexible sigmoidoscopies, which screen for colon cancer, without cost sharing starting at age 50. There is no age limit on screening colonoscopies, although they are restricted to once every 10 years for people at normal risk. Coverage for high-risk patients allows for more frequent screening.
Many of the task force recommendations are limited to very specific populations.
For instance, the task force recommended abdominal aortic aneurysm screening only for men ages 65 to 75 with a history of smoking.
Others, including women, should get tested if their physicians think they have symptoms or are at risk. Such tests then could be diagnostic, rather than preventive, triggering a copayment or deductible charge.
3. There can be limits.
Insurers have leeway on what is allowed under the rules, but they have also been warned that they can’t be parsimonious.
California, for example, recently cracked down on insurers who were limiting cost-free testing for sexually transmitted diseases to once a year, saying that wasn’t adequate under state and federal laws.
The ACA does set parameters. Federal guidance says stop-smoking programs, for example, must include coverage for medications, counseling, and up to two quit attempts per year.
With contraception, insurers must offer at least one option without copays in most categories of birth control but are not required to cover every single contraceptive product on the market without copays. For example, insurers could choose to focus on generics, rather than brand-name products. (The law also allows employers to opt out of the birth control mandate.)
4. Some tests — often the expensive ones — have special challenges that affect coverage determinations.
As the ACA went into effect, trouble spots emerged. There was a lot of drama around colonoscopies. Initially, patients found they were billed for copayments if polyps were found. But health regulators put a stop to that, saying polyp removal is considered an essential part of the screening exam. Those rules apply currently to commercial insurance and are still phasing in for Medicare.
More recently, federal guidance clarified that patients cannot be charged for colonoscopies ordered following suspicious findings on stool-based tests, such as those mailed to patients’ homes, or colon exams using CT scanners.
The rules apply to job-based and other commercial insurance with one caveat: They go into effect for policies whose plan years start in May, so some patients with calendar-year coverage may not yet be included.
At that point, it will be “a gigantic win,” said Dr. Mark Fendrick, director of the University of Michigan’s Center for Value-Based Insurance Design.
But, he noted, Medicare is not included. He and others are urging Medicare to follow suit.
Such differences in payment rules based on whether an exam is considered a diagnostic or a screening test are a problem for other types of tests, including mammograms.
This recently tripped up Laura Brewer of Grass Valley, California, when she went in for a mammogram and ultrasound in March, six months after a cyst had been noticed in a previous exam by a different radiologist. The earlier test didn’t cost her anything, so she was stunned by her bill for more than $1,677 for procedures now considered diagnostic.
“They are giving me the same service and changed it to be diagnostic instead of screening,” Brewer said.
Georgetown’s Keith pointed out a related complication: It might not be a specific development or symptom that triggers that change. “If patients have a family history and need to get tested more frequently, that is often coded as diagnostic,” she said.
5. Vaccines and medicines can be tricky, too.
Dozens of vaccines for children and adults, including those for chickenpox, measles, and tetanus, are covered without cost sharing. So are certain preventive medicines, including certain drugs for breast cancer and statins for high cholesterol. Preexposure medications to prevent HIV — along with much of the associated testing and follow-up care — are also covered without cost to HIV-negative adults at high risk.
So, what’s next?
Overall, the ACA has helped lower out-of-pocket costs for preventive care, said Keith. But, like almost everything else with the law, it has also attracted critics.
They include conservatives opposed to some of the free services, who filed the lawsuit in a Texas federal district court that, if it prevails, could overturn or restrict part of the law that provides no cost sharing for preventive care.
A ruling in that case, Kelley v. Becerra — the latest in a series of challenges to the ACA since it took effect — may come this summer and will likely be appealed.
If the ultimate decision invalidates the preventive mandate, millions of patients, including those who buy their own insurance and those who get it through their jobs, could be affected.
“Each insurer or employer would be left to decide which preventive services to cover and whether to do so with cost sharing,” said Keith. “So even those who did not lose access to preventive services themselves could have to pay out-of-pocket for all or some preventive care.”
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Chase Stokes and the Outer Banks team are mourning the death of a stand-in killed in a hit-and-run accident.
According to investigators from the Charleston County Sheriff's Office, a pedestrian was walking on a local road around 2:30 am July 5 when he was hit by a vehicle that fled the area. The pedestrian was then struck by another vehicle, which also left the scene, according to witness information. No charges have been filed and Charleston police continue to seek information on the initial vehicle involved.
The pedestrian was transported to the hospital, where he died. Kimmie Stewart Casting would later confirm the pedestrian's identity as Alexander "AJ" Jennings.
"AJ was a beautiful, kind soul and a bright light every day on set," the agency said in a Facebook post. "He moved to Charleston from New York to work as our John B photo double/stand in this season. I cannot fathom the shock and tragedy of AJ's sudden loss and our thoughts are with his family and friends during this difficult time."
Outer Banks is currently filming season 3 in Charleston, South Carolina and surrounding areas.
For Chase, who plays lead character John B in the series, AJ's passing came as a complete surprise.
"Still trying to process why certain things happen, and why the world works in the ways that it does," he wrote on Instagram Stories July 6. "My heart is shattered. Your life was just starting. We JUST talked about how pumped you were about your tunes, how far you'd come with that ole 6 string and your want to keep creating art. Always always making others hearts warm and being so damn selfless."
Chase explained that the past day has been "a struggle to say the least."
"We all love you, you touched all of our lives and made us all better people and for that, Thank you AJ," he wrote. "Fly high angel."
According to Kimmie Stewart Casting, Netflix has grief counseling available for cast and crew members who wish to use it. E! News has reached out to the streaming service for comment and hasn't heard back.
"I am still at a loss of words how this happened & cannot imagine the pain his family is going through," the agency wrote on Facebook. "We will miss this amazing human & his infectious smile dearly." | https://www.eonline.com/news/1336974/chase-stokes-mourns-death-of-outer-banks-stand-in-killed-in-hit-and-run-crash | 2022-07-06T19:59:50Z | https://www.eonline.com/news/1336974/chase-stokes-mourns-death-of-outer-banks-stand-in-killed-in-hit-and-run-crash | false |
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A judge in West Virginia's capital struck down a law on Wednesday that would have funneled state money into a program that incentivized families to pull their children out of K-12 public schools.
Immediately following the ruling, West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey said his office plans to appeal.
Kanawha County Circuit Court Judge Joanna Tabit ruled that the Hope Scholarship voucher program, which would have been one of the most far-reaching school choice programs in the country, violates the state's constitutional mandate to provide “a thorough and efficient system of free schools.”
Passed by the GOP-controlled state Legislature and signed by Republican Gov. Jim Justice last year, the law allows families to apply for state funding to support private school tuition, homeschooling fees and a wide range of other expenses.
Set to go into effect during the 2022-23 school year, more than 3,000 students had been approved to receive around $4,300 each during the program's inaugural cycle.
Families could not receive the money if their children were already homeschooled or attending private school. To qualify, students had to have been enrolled in a West Virginia public school last year or set to begin kindergarten this upcoming school year.
In January, three parents filed a lawsuit saying the program incentivizes students to withdraw from public schools and drains funds from the public education system. The suit was supported by the West Virginia Board of Education and Superintendent of Schools.
State Treasurer Riley Moore, chairman of the Hope Scholarship Board, said he is “deeply disappointed” in Wednesday's ruling and will support an appeal to the state Supreme Court.
“More than 3,100 West Virginia students were relying on having this funding in the fall, and now – at the last minute – they may not be able to get the educational services they want and need," he said in a statement.
Moore said he and other state officials “firmly believe” the program is constitutional.
“We will vigorously defend our implementation of this Program, which the people of West Virginia have clearly demonstrated they want, so that West Virginia families can choose the educational opportunities best suited for their children,” he said.
Democratic state Sen. Richard Lindsay, who represents the Charleston metro area, said Wednesday he agrees with the ruling, but feels sad for the families who were granted the voucher and are now "in limbo because of a law that was constitutionally suspect or infirm from the beginning.”
“The HOPE voucher, left unchecked and unregulated, is extreme, unconstitutional and would ultimately lead to consolidation or closure of WV public schools," he said. | https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/Judge-blocks-West-Virginia-private-school-voucher-17288098.php | 2022-07-06T20:00:24Z | https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/Judge-blocks-West-Virginia-private-school-voucher-17288098.php | true |
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Tuesday threw out a host of actions by the Trump administration to roll back protections for endangered or threatened species, a year after the Biden administration said it was moving to strengthen such species protections.
U.S. District Judge Jon Tigar in Northern California eliminated the Trump-era rules even as two wildlife agencies under President Joe Biden are reviewing or rescinding the regulations. The decision restores a range of protections under the Endangered Species Act — including some that date to the 1970s — while the reviews are completed. Environmental groups hailed the decision, which they said sped up needed protections and critical habitat designations for threatened species, including salmon in the Pacific Northwest.
Tigar’s ruling “spoke for species desperately in need of comprehensive federal protections without compromise,” said Kristen Boyles, an attorney for the environmental group Earthjustice. “Threatened and endangered species do not have the luxury of waiting under rules that do not protect them.”
The court ruling comes as two federal agencies — the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Marine Fisheries Service — review five Endangered Species Act regulations finalized by President Donald Trump’s administration, including critical habitat designations and rules requiring federal agencies to consult with the wildlife or fisheries services before taking actions that could affect threatened or endangered species.
Fish and Wildlife also said it will reinstate the decades-old “blanket rule,” which mandates additional protections for species that are newly classified as threatened. Those protections were removed under Trump.
Critical habitat designations for threatened or endangered species can result in limitations on energy development such as mining or oil drilling that could disturb a vulnerable species, while the consultation rule and a separate rule on the scope of proposed federal actions help determine how far the government may go to protect imperiled species.
Under Trump, officials rolled back protections for the northern spotted owl, gray wolves and other species, actions that Biden has vowed to review. The Biden administration previously moved to reverse Trump’s decision to weaken enforcement of the century-old Migratory Bird Treaty Act, which made it harder to prosecute bird deaths caused by the energy industry.
The bird law reversal was among more than 150 business-friendly actions on the environment that Trump took and Biden wants to reconsider, revise or scrap, including withdrawal last month of a 2020 rule that limited which lands and waters could be designated as places where imperiled animals and plants could receive federal protection.
A spokesman for the Interior Department, which oversees the Fish and Wildlife Service, said Tuesday the agency is reviewing the court ruling.
Fish and Wildlife, along with the marine fisheries service, announced in June 2021 that it was reviewing the Trump-era actions on endangered species. The reviews could take months or years to complete, officials said.
Industry groups and Republicans in Congress have long viewed the Endangered Species Act as an impediment to economic development, and under Trump they successfully lobbied to weaken the law’s regulations. Environmental groups and Democratic-controlled states battled the moves in court, but many of those cases remained unresolved.
Ryan Shannon, a lawyer with the Center for Biological Diversity, another environmental group, said he was “incredibly relieved” that “terrible” Trump-era rules on endangered species were thrown out by the Oakland, California-based Tigar, who was appointed to the federal bench by former President Barack Obama.
“I hope the Biden administration takes this opportunity to strengthen this crucial law, rather than weaken it, in the face of the ongoing extinction crisis,” Shannon said Tuesday.
Rebecca Riley of the Natural Resources Defense Council said the court ruling “ensures that the previous administration’s ‘extinction package’ will be rolled back.”
She and other advocates called on the Biden administration to ensure the Endangered Species Act “can do its job: preventing the extinction of vulnerable species.” | https://www.wric.com/news/politics/judge-throws-out-trump-era-rollbacks-on-endangered-species/ | 2022-07-06T20:01:45Z | https://www.wric.com/news/politics/judge-throws-out-trump-era-rollbacks-on-endangered-species/ | false |
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A woman accused of killing a man can argue at trial that she was justified because he was sexually trafficking her, Wisconsin’s Supreme Court ruled Wednesday in a decision that could help define the limits of legal immunity for trafficking victims nationwide.
The justices ruled 4-3 that a 2008 state law that absolves trafficking victims of criminal liability for any offenses committed as a direct result of being trafficked extends to first-degree intentional homicide. However, they said Chrystul Kizer must first provide evidence for a trial judge that her decision to kill Randall Volar was connected to being trafficked before she can invoke immunity.
“Chrystul Kizer deserves a chance to present her defense and today’s decision will allow her to do that,” Kizer’s attorney, Katie York, said. “While the legal process on this matter is far from over, we, along with Chrystul and her family, believe the decision today affirms the legal rights provided by Wisconsin statute to victims of sex trafficking facing criminal charges.”
Kizer, 22, contends she met Volar on a sex-trafficking website. She says he sexually assaulted her and sold her to others for sex. According to court documents, Kizer put a gun in her bookbag in June 2018 and told her boyfriend that she was going to shoot Volar because she was tired of him touching her.
She traveled from Milwaukee to Volar’s home in Kenosha, shot him in the head, burned down his house and stole his BMW, according to court documents. Kizer was 17 at the time, old enough to be considered an adult in Wisconsin’s criminal justice system. She faces multiple charges, including arson and first-degree intentional homicide, which carries a mandatory life sentence.
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.
Kizer’s attorneys had planned to invoke Wisconsin’s immunity law at her trial, but Kenosha County Circuit Judge David Wilk refused to allow it. 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 high court to reverse that decision, maintaining that the immunity statutes can’t possibly extend to homicide. Assistant Attorney General Timothy Barber argued 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.
The court found that the extent of trafficking victims’ immunity is ambiguous but doesn’t include any limiting language and therefore applies to homicide. If Kizer can show a connection between her actions and being trafficked, prosecutors will have to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the defense doesn’t apply, the court said.
“The defendant must produce some evidence on which a reasonable jury could find that the defense applies,” Justice Rebecca Dallet, a liberal, wrote for the majority. “Thus our interpretation does not create the kind of blanket immunity for victims of human trafficking that the State fears.”
Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul said the decision “brings needed clarity regarding the scope of the affirmative defense for survivors of the vile crime of human trafficking.”
The Wisconsin Supreme Court decision isn’t binding on other states but could inform attorney strategies in similar cases elsewhere in the country, legal experts say. Anti-violence groups lined up to support Kizer, filing briefs saying that trafficking victims often feel so trapped they believe they have to take matters into their own hands.
Ian Henderson, policy and systems director for the Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault, one of the groups that signed onto the briefs, praised the court’s decision. He said trafficking victims often react out of a flight-or-fight mentality and the ruling “avoids them being criminalized for defending themselves.”
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.
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NEW YORK (AP) — To a large degree, modern blockbuster moviemaking has depended on the appeasement of fans to keep franchise juggernauts smoothly humming. But in making “Thor: Love and Thunder,” Taika Waititi had no interest in that. He approached the film from the opposite direction. What would actually make fans angry?
“I wanted to show him in a light that most Thor fans wouldn’t really want if you were to tell them,” Waititi says. “If you were to say them: ‘Yeah, I’m going to make Thor in love,’ it’s probably the last thing that a Thor fan really wants to hear.”
“Thor: Love and Thunder,” which opens Thursday, is Marvel’s fourth Thor movie and Waititi’s second after the 2017 smash success “Thor Ragnarok.” That film, a hit with fans and critics, reinvented Chris Hemsworth’s god of thunder and introduced a looser, idiosyncratic tone to Marvel’s most monolithic hero.
But if “Ragnarok” was Waititi’s version of a Marvel movie, “Love and Thunder” might simply be a Taika Waititi movie, without equivocation. Of the 29 films thus far in the Marvel cinematic universe, none may be so distinctively the work of its filmmaker.
In “Love and Thunder” there are things that usually never enter the MCU, like kids and cancer. It’s scruffy, unruly and surprisingly human-scaled. Manly valor is mostly a joke. Thor isn’t even really Thor. His hammer, Mjolnir, has transformed Natalie Portman's Jane into the Mighty Thor. By the time Waititi gets finished with him, Thor’s biggest battle is convincing a child to wear proper footwear before leaving home.
“For me, it’s good to give the fans something they don’t know that they want,” Waititi said in a recent interview by video conference from Los Angeles. “With ‘Ragnarok’ especially, when I signed on, a lot of fans were freaked out by that. They were like, ‘Who is this guy? He’s going to take our precious Thor and ruin it.’ And I was like, ‘Yeah. Exactly. That’s exactly my intention. And I’m going to make it better, you just don’t know it yet.’"
When Waititi was handed the reins of “Ragnarok,” the 46-year-old New Zealand filmmaker was a less familiar figure to most Marvel fans — and the first Indigenous director to helm a major superhero movie. It was a massive leap in scale for Waititi, who after spending years painting in his late 20s turned to making comic independent films ("Boy," “Hunt for the Wilderpeople”) with deadpan absurdity and freewheeling tonal shifts.
But since “Ragnorak,” Waititi has emerged as a Hollywood dynamo, in front of the camera and behind it, juggling several armfuls of big studio franchises and more offbeat projects. His “Jojo Rabbit,” a child’s view of Nazi Germany in which Waititi played an imaginary Hitler, received six Oscar nominations in 2020. (Waititi won for adapted screenplay). He has another film for Searchlight Pictures, “Next Goal Wins,” upcoming, as well as two Willy Wonka series for Netflix, a “Flash Gordon” film for Disney’s 20th Century Studios, a “Time Bandits” series for Apple TV+ and a “Star Wars” movie he expects to soon write.
Hollywood has pushed just about whatever intellectual property it can find at Waititi, eager for him to dismantle it.
“It surprises me in that I never wanted to. I always wanted to make smaller things just with my friends,” says Waititi. “The idea of working with a studio never appealed to me. Then I worked with Marvel and I realized, well, there are ways you can work with studios where it doesn’t have to be painful.”
“My job is to go in and have as many ideas as I can and not think about the consequences too much, and let them keep me in the Marvel lane," Waititi adds. “It’s not my job to go and watch every single film or read every single comic book. I’m sure that’s contrary to what a lot of people think a filmmaker should be doing.”
It’s a somewhat ironic development for a filmmaker who, as an actor in last year's “Free Guy,” parodied business-driven demands for sequels and who once cringed at the thought of spending long months in post-production at Marvel Studios in Burbank, California.
“It’s more just the idea of Burbank as a place,” Waititi clarifies. “Going out there is fine if you sort of close your eyes and ignore the fact that you’re in Burbank and eating Burbank food for lunch.”
But how much of Waititi’s anarchic spirit can Hollywood’s biggest franchises stomach? “Ragnarok” grossed $850 million worldwide, and expectations are similar for “Love and Thunder.” His ability to connect with mass audiences — despite his best efforts to subvert expectations — is surpassed by few current filmmakers. Yet something like “Star Wars” has been particularly resistant to comic tweaks of tone — something Waititi is keenly aware of.
“It has to feel authentic to my tone,” he says of the “Star Wars” film first announced two years ago. “I wouldn’t say any of my films are just comedies. I’ve never made a broad comedy. I’ve never made something that’s all jokes. It always has something that’s resonant or taps into some human problem. They’re all about family. They’re all about (expletive) up families. I don’t believe that blood makes you family at all.”
"Families are just a mishmash of people who somehow gravitate toward each other," adds Waititi who was raised by a Jewish mother, a largely absent Maori father (they separated when Waititi was 5) and a wide range of relatives. “My family is so gigantic. It’s thousands of people.”
That includes collaborators like Jemaine Clement (with whom Waititi made “What We Do in the Shadows”), Rhys Darby (currently paired together in the HBO Max series “Our Flag Means Death”) and many others. Another is Sterlin Harjo, whom Waititi met on the festival circuit years ago, where they bonded as Native artists with a similar sense of humor. Waititi helped Harjo get his acclaimed FX series “Reservation Dogs,” about four Native American teenagers in Oklahoma, off the ground.
“The way Taika directs, the way that he does things, it’s about spontaneity,” say Harjo, who next month will debut the series’ second season. “It’s about the magic trick of it all. Having everything going at once is where the creativity lies for him. It’s like he’s operating at this level where he has to have it all buzzing.”
The love of “Love and Thunder," which Waititi co-wrote, most directly applies to relationship between Thor and Jane, but it also relates to other aspects of the “Thor” sequel, including Christian Bale's grieving villain and the kidnapped children who play increasingly central roles in the film. Waititi, who has two daughters with the film producer Chelsea Winstanley (they separated in 2018), relied on his kids and others to help design the monsters in the movie. Children of Hemsworth, Bale and Portman all appear in the film.
“It’s nepotism at its very best,” says Waititi. “And why not? It’s a film about parenting and putting someone else before yourself.”
The primacy of kids in “Thor: Love and Thunder” is also very much in line with Waititi's other films. “Boy" was loosely based on his own 1980s childhood growing up in Waihau Bay. His first short, the Oscar-nominated “Two Cars, One Night," is about a girl and a boy who become friends while waiting for their parents in a parking lot outside a pub. The kid army that helps save the day in “Love and Thunder” is just the latest uprising in Waititi's ongoing war against adulthood. In the end, even Thor was no match.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Pharmacists can prescribe the leading COVID-19 pill directly to patients under a new U.S. policy announced Wednesday that’s intended to expand the use of Pfizer’s drug Paxlovid.
The Food and Drug Administration said pharmacists can begin screening patients to see if they are eligible for Paxlovid and then prescribe the medication, which has been shown to curb the worst effects of COVID-19. Previously only physicians could prescribe the antiviral drug.
The announcement comes as COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths are rising again, though they remain near their lowest levels since the coronavirus outbreak began in 2020.
Biden administration officials have expressed frustration that several hundred Americans continue to die of COVID-19 daily, despite the availability of vaccines and treatments.
Administration officials have been working for months to increase access to Paxlovid, opening thousands of sites where patients who test positive can fill a prescription for Paxlovid. The FDA change will make thousands more pharmacies eligible to quickly prescribe and dispense the pill, which must be used early to be effective.
“Since Paxlovid must be taken within five days after symptoms begin, authorizing state-licensed pharmacists to prescribe Paxlovid could expand access to timely treatment,” said FDA drug center director Patrizia Cavazzoni
Still, use could be limited by paperwork requirements. Patients are expected to bring their recent health records— including blood tests — and a list of their current medications so pharmacists can check that Paxlovid won’t negatively interact with other drugs. As an alternative, pharmacists can consult with the patient’s doctor.
Paxlovid is intended for people with COVID-19 who are more likely to become seriously ill. That includes older people and those with other health issues like heart disease, obesity, cancer or diabetes that make them more vulnerable.
The FDA authorized Paxlovid last December based on results showing it reduced hospitalizations and deaths by nearly 90% among unvaccinated patients most likely to get severe disease. The drug has shown less impressive results in patients who already have vaccine protection and some physicians have reported cases of COVID-19 symptoms returning after treatment with the drug.
Expanding the test-and-treat program to include pharmacists could add thousands of additional options for patients. The two biggest U.S. drugstore chains — CVS Health and Walgreens — run around 19,000 locations combined.
CVS Health already provides COVID-19 care at 1,100 clinic locations inside drugstores.
There also are nearly 19,400 independent pharmacies not tied to a big chain, according to the National Community Pharmacists Association.
Pharmacist Michele Belcher said ahead of the announcement that she hoped to be able to test customers for COVID-19 and offer the pill because there is a shortage of primary care doctors in her community, the small, southwestern Oregon city of Grants Pass.
Belcher said she worries that some people may have a hard time getting a doctor’s appointment for a prescription during the narrow window to start the pill.
Belcher, owner of the independent Grants Pass Pharmacy, said she used to test and treat for COVID-19 using injectable drugs that are no longer as effective.
Her pharmacy routinely checks for potentially harmful interactions with other drugs a patient may be taking, she said.
“Pharmacists are the drug experts,” she said. “That’s something we do every day, all day, make sure there are no interactions with any medications.” | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/us-pharmacists-can-now-prescribe-pfizers-covid-19-pill/ | 2022-07-06T20:09:03Z | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/us-pharmacists-can-now-prescribe-pfizers-covid-19-pill/ | true |
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iranian media reported on Wednesday that the country’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard has accused the deputy ambassador of the United Kingdom and other foreigners in the country of “espionage” and taking soil samples from prohibited military zones.
It was not immediately clear if the diplomat and other foreigners were detained. The country's state-run IRNA news agency reported that the foreigners had been arrested, but did not say when or whether they were currently in custody.
The news outlets said the deputy head of mission at the British Embassy, Giles Whitaker, and other foreigners faced “spying” charges after visiting various forbidden areas in the country while the Guard was carrying out ballistic missile tests. The semiofficial Fars news agency, believed to be close to the Guard, claimed that Whitaker was expelled from the country after apologizing.
There was no immediate comment from the U.K. Foreign Office. The reports come as the British public is transfixed by the political fortunes of Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who is facing growing pressure to step down after defections from his cabinet.
Iranian media also identified Maciej Walczak, a Polish scientist at Kopernik University in Poland, as one of the accused foreigners. It similarly said he took samples of soil, water and salt from a forbidden area.
Iran has in the past arrested dual nationals and those with Western ties, often on espionage charges, and leveraged them as bargaining chips in talks over other issues, such as nuclear negotiations.
Talks to revive Tehran’s tattered nuclear deal with world powers have stalled for months. A recent effort to break the deadlock between U.S. and Iranian negotiators ended without a breakthrough in Doha last week. | https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Iran-media-Revolutionary-Guard-accuses-diplomats-17288241.php | 2022-07-06T20:09:40Z | https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Iran-media-Revolutionary-Guard-accuses-diplomats-17288241.php | false |
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Ukrainian coal miners say they're on the energy front line in the war with Russia
Ukrainian coal miners say they're on the energy front line in the war with Russia
Ukraine's long-declining coal industry is finding itself in the middle of Russia's invasion — and global demand for coal is rising.
A MARTINEZ, HOST:
While the brutal fighting in Ukraine goes on, concerns are already growing about the coming winter and Ukraine's ability to heat its homes. The country has vast energy resources but depends on imports. As NPR's Nathan Rott reports, there are hopes in coal-rich eastern Ukraine that may change.
NATHAN ROTT, BYLINE: It's the beginning of a shift at this eastern Ukrainian coal mine. Men and women in stained uniforms crowd into a dark elevator platform and descend some 265 meters below the surface into a wide tunnel. The crew walks out across metal platforms laid across the hard rock floor, scanning in for their shift and cramming into a small metal tram with wood plank seats - four people to a car. Oleksander Aksonov is the mine's chief engineer.
OLEKSANDER AKSONOV: (Through interpreter) So people are taken by these wagons on horizontal routes and also, it declines.
ROTT: Another hundred-plus meters below the surface.
AKSONOV: (Through interpreter) So we'll use a kind of transport with these monorails.
ROTT: A series of monorails, actually - three in total to get where we're going. Riding down, Aliona Samarsk, one of the mine's employees, leans towards us in the cart.
ALIONA SAMARSK: (Through interpreter) Aren't you afraid?
ROTT: Should I be?
SAMARSK: (Through interpreter) Yes.
ROTT: I thought being underground is the safest place to be right now in Ukraine.
SAMARSK: (Non-English language spoken).
UNIDENTIFIED PERSON #1: (Non-English language spoken).
UNIDENTIFIED INTERPRETER: The miners think so. A lot of them think so.
ROTT: Underground mining, dangerous as it can be, is normal. Missile strikes? Not so much. All the same, we've agreed not to give the exact name or location of this mine for security reasons. Russia has repeatedly targeted Ukraine's electrical infrastructure since the start of the war and taken control of multiple coal mines, part of a wider campaign, Ukrainian officials say, to cripple the country and its economy. That's why some coal miners, like the ones we meet at the end of the rail, some seven kilometers into the mine, call this the war's other front line.
IAN KALVECHUKIAN: (Non-English language spoken).
ROTT: "It's very important for us to be here," says miner Ian Kalvechukian, "providing our country with energy, with power." It's a role coal miners here are more than happy to embrace. Their industry has long been on a similar trajectory to coal mining in the U.S. - down, phased out by cleaner energy sources, like natural gas and renewables, as Ukraine looks to give itself a more Euro-friendly energy portfolio. Now, Aksonov says, standing next to a boring machine at the end of the tunnel...
AKSONOV: (Through interpreter) I believe that the demand for coal in the whole world will increase because - due to the sanctions, the import of oil is limited now. So coal will be in high demand.
ROTT: He's not wrong. Coal demand has increased globally over the last year as gas prices have climbed, in part because of Russia's invasion. Earlier this month, Ukraine suspended exports of gas and coal. And its president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, stressing the importance of both, warned of the winter ahead.
(SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED RECORDING)
PRESIDENT VOLODYMYR ZELENSKYY: (Non-English language spoken).
ROTT: "Due to Russia's aggression, this will indeed be the most difficult heating season since independence," he said. Hearing the calls for more extraction, more fossil fuels, Iryna Holovko sits in her Kyiv office and shakes her head.
IRYNA HOLOVKO: I do hope that this would be really short-term solution.
ROTT: Holovko is the head of Ecoaction, one of the largest environmental organizations in Ukraine. She wears a pin of Lisa Simpson on her shirt.
Lisa Simpson?
HOLOVKO: Yeah.
ROTT: Why?
HOLOVKO: I feel like Lisa Simpson in this world (laughter). It's not easy.
ROTT: (Laughter).
Holovko says that before the war, Ukraine was on a path towards decarbonizing its economy. Coal plants and mines were in decline. Coal communities were warming to the idea of a just transition. Ukraine pledged at the Glasgow Climate Conference to go fossil fuel-free by 2035.
HOLOVKO: And now the priority is on the internal extraction.
HOLOVKO: She gets it. The country is in a war. But longer term, she says, shifting to renewables is still the better answer. It provides energy independence and helps fight climate change. Herman Halushchenko is Ukraine's minister of energy.
HERMAN HALUSHCHENKO: In the long term, of course, we should follow this green course and this Paris agreement and everything.
ROTT: But he says the concerns about the next heating season, next winter, are very real and very now.
HALUSHCHENKO: They hit and target the energy sector because they know that we are preparing for the next heating season. So that's quite a challenge for us.
ROTT: Halushchenko says there are coal mines that could be modernized, even expanded, to help meet Ukraine's energy demands. And he says the country already has agreements in place with American-based Westinghouse Electric Company to build more nuclear plants as soon as the war is over. But in the short term, the country needs to do everything it can to provide for its immediate needs, which brings us back to the energy front line, nearly 400 meters underground in eastern Ukraine.
(SOUNDBITE OF ALARM BLARING)
ROTT: The miners direct us to put on respirators and move to a tunnel wall before keying hydraulics that move a gnarled circular drill bit up towards the rock wall at the tunnel's end. Small seams of coal glitter in the headlamp's light.
UNIDENTIFIED PERSON #2: (Non-English language spoken).
ROTT: The tunnel becomes a cloud of fine particulate. Fist-sized chunks of rock fall to a conveyor belt below. Normally, they do this six hours a day. After the demonstration, Oleksander Aksonov, the mine's chief engineer, says he hopes investments will be made in the region's coal industry.
AKSONOV: (Non-English language spoken).
ROTT: "After the 24 of February," he says, "our miners realized how important their work is to provide Ukraine with power because," he says, "that work is on their shoulders now." For how long, nobody knows.
Nathan Rott, NPR News, eastern Ukraine.
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PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey signed legislation Wednesday that will provide $1.2 billion over three years to boost long-term water supplies for the desert state and implement conservation efforts that will see more immediate effects.
The legislation that was hammered out over months during the just-completed legislative session is viewed as the most significant since the state implemented a groundwater protection plan in 1980.
Climate change and a nearly 30-year drought forced the move, which comes as Arizona faces cutbacks in its Colorado River water supply and more loom. The Central Arizona Project canal system is already delivering less water from the river to metro Phoenix, Pinal County and Tucson, and federal officials are warning of even steeper cuts soon.
“These challenges made it necessary for us to act,” the Republican governor said at a signing ceremony in the historic Capitol rotunda. “So today we are taking action to do what the men and women of Arizona hired us to do — position our state for success today, tomorrow and for generations to come.”
The legislation Ducey touted in January to allow the Department of Water Resources oversee the investments morphed over the session and now gives an obscure state entity the authority to leverage and dole out a new $1 billion appropriation.
The entity is called the Water Infrastructure Finance Authority, which will now be a standalone agency with oversight from a new board and some from the Legislature.
Democrats got majority Republicans and the governor to agree to add $200 million for conservation; money that can be used right away for both agricultural efficiency and to cut water use in urban areas.
“Our state is confronted with the realities of climate change, an over allocated Colorado River and decreasing groundwater,” said Sen. Rebecca Rios, the Senate minority leader. “This bill ultimately creates a financial structure to assist with the diverse needs of both urban and rural Arizona.”
House Minority Leader Rep. Reginald Bolding ticked off a list of measures the new water conservation fund could pay for: groundwater recharge, drought resistant landscaping, watershed protection, and efficiency upgrades, as well as rooftop rainwater capture.
The longer-term investments range from pie in the sky to conservative. They include a canal and pipeline to move floodwaters from western Kansas to southern Colorado and into watersheds that end up in Arizona and a nascent plan to help fund a Southern California effort to wastewater and trade it for some of that state’s river supply.
Ducey started off the year touting a massive new desalination plant that would augment the state’s water supply, but did not mention that in Wednesday’s formal remarks. Be he said on KTAR radio earlier in the day that he hopes to have a deal in place by the end of his term in January to build a plant, which is likely to be in Mexico and use water trades to free up more Colorado River water for Arizona. The plant could cost more than $5 billion.
Republican Rep. Gail Griffin called the legislation “historic” with an eye to doing much more than just augment the state’s water supplies, but to recharge groundwater aquifers and cut water use to save it for later.
“This is an action plan, it’s just not going to sit on a shelf. We’re going to take it and do great things with it,” she said. “We have funding to bring new water into the state of Arizona. We have funding to address best management practices in our counties, in our cities.” | https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation/governor-signs-1-2b-water-plan-as-arizona-faces-cutbacks/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all | 2022-07-06T20:16:39Z | https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation/governor-signs-1-2b-water-plan-as-arizona-faces-cutbacks/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all | false |
UVALDE, Texas (KXAN) — A police officer armed with a rifle watched the gunman in the Uvalde elementary school massacre walk toward the campus but did not fire while waiting for permission from a supervisor to shoot, according to a sweeping critique released Wednesday on the tactical response to the May massacre.
The first portion of the after-action report on the shooting that killed 19 students and two teachers at Robb Elementary was released Wednesday. The report, by the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training Center (ALERRT), focuses on the events up until the 18-year-old gunman was killed.
According to an officer’s statement in the report, an officer saw the gunman outside of the school. The armed officer asked his supervisor for permission to shoot the suspect. However, the supervisor either did not hear or responded too late. When the officer turned back to the shooter, he had already entered a school hallway.
ALERRT argues the officer would have been “justified in using deadly force to stop the attacker” by the Texas Penal Code, but state standards do not require officers to fire at more than 100 yards away. This officer was around 148 yards away, according to the report.
The report also highlighted another key piece of the attack — the unlocked door into the school.
“Had the exterior door been secured, the suspect may have never gained access to the building. At the very least, the suspect would have been delayed and responding officers would have had more time to find and stop the shooter before he entered the building,” the report said
The report also said the lock on classroom door 111 was allegedly reported as damaged multiple times.
“We received information from the investigating officer that the lock on room 111 had been reported as damaged multiple times; however, this has not been confirmed through work orders at this time,” the report said.
The Texas Department of Public Safety contacted ALERRT shortly after the attack to assess the response to the Uvalde shooting. DPS also previously provided a timeline of the events at Robb Elementary.
ALERRT was founded in 2002 to provide active attack response training to first responders. The ALERRT research team not only evaluates the efficacy of specific response tactics, but also has a long, established history of evaluating the outcomes of active shooter events to inform training.
Authors of the 26-page report said their findings were based off video taken from the school, police body cameras, testimony from officers on the scene and statements from investigators. Also among their findings:
— It appeared that no officer waiting in the hallway during the shooting ever tested to see if the door to the classroom was locked. The head of Texas’ state police agency has also faulted officers on the scene for not checking the doors.
— The officers had “weapons (including rifles), body armor (which may or may not have been rated to stop rifle rounds), training, and backup. The victims in the classrooms had none of these things.”
— When officers finally entered the classroom at 12:50 p.m. — more than an hour after the shooting began — they were no better equipped to confront the gunman than they had been up to that point.
—”Effective incident command” never appears to have been established among the multiple law enforcement agencies that responded to the shooting.
ALERRT said future reports will address the second phase of active shooter response and incident command.
The Associated Press contributed to this report. | https://wgntv.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/officer-saw-uvalde-shooter-outside-of-school-but-didnt-get-permission-to-shoot-new-report-says/ | 2022-07-06T20:19:51Z | https://wgntv.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/officer-saw-uvalde-shooter-outside-of-school-but-didnt-get-permission-to-shoot-new-report-says/ | true |
Owner out nearly $12K after discounting gas for community: ‘It was worth it’
HINESVILLE, Ga. (WTOC/Gray News) - A gas station in Georgia wanted to give back to the community over the holiday weekend by saving drivers a few dollars at the pump.
WTOC reports A to Z convenience store in Hinesville discounted its gas price to under $2 per gallon for those paying cash and traveling for Independence Day.
“Everyone’s wallet is taking a hit right now. So, the least we can do as a local, independently owned convenience store is to give back to the community,” owner Ravi Patel said.
According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of gas in Georgia was $4.31 over the weekend. But not at A to Z, at least for about three hours.
“It doesn’t surprise me at all. They’re always doing something for the community. They’re always giving back,” said longtime customer Darlene Hills.
Those in line for the gas said higher prices had put a strain on their wallets. So, waiting for hours to fill up for cheap was no problem.
“You can’t beat the price. Especially now with gas prices almost five dollars,” said customer Maggie Jackson.
Patel said he estimated his business lost as much as $12,000 in the three-hour sale but it was worth it seeing the smiles on his customers’ faces.
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Cannabidiol, or CBD, is making its mark as a new approach to holistic wellness. CBD products are being found more widely, and consumers can find a number of products containing quality CBD from the comfort of their computers.
Looking for a topical ointment or balm that will offer pain relief? CBD cream is lauded as being the ideal solution for individuals with chronic aches, pains, and conditions that alleviates discomfort, without the side-effects of medications. Plus, CBD (Cannabidiol) brings a slew of other health perks to the table; talk to your providers about adding other CBD products- like tinctures or capsules- to your health regimen.
For fast, topical relief, the top 10 best CBD creams on the market are:
Xwerks
Xwerks is a company that is widely recognized for their high-quality products, including pre workout supplements and CBD products. They have built a reputation for being a company that is focused on the customer and that puts quality first in their formulations. This company promises that consumers will be happy with their purchase- and they stand behind the items that they sell.
When it comes to CBD cream, Xwerks CBD Rub is at the top of this list. This formula combines many plant-based compounds found in nature- like CBD, willow bark, and menthol- to create a CBD cream that offers soothing pain relief. The cooling qualities of the menthol create an icy-heat that gets deep under the skin to the pain in your muscles and joints.
Xwerks is based in Florida, so products are manufactured here in the USA. If you have ever tried one of Xwerks health supplements, such as their protein or creatine supplements, you know the attention that this company pays to quality. In fact, this company offers money back guarantees on products to ensure customer satisfaction and to build consumer loyalty.
Xwerks CBD Rub costs under $50 and is widely found online. This CBD Rub contains 500mg of high-quality Cannabidiol, along with over a hundred phytocannabinoids from the hemp plant for maximum health benefits as proven by scientific study and research.
If you are new to CBD, you may wonder where it comes from and how it is processed. Xwerks has paired up with reputable farmers in Colorado that provide nutrient-dense, highly cultivated cannabis plants for this formulated cream. These plants are organic so you can rest assured they are free of any contaminants, fillers, or impurities. If you are still unsure, visit the company’s website to learn a bit more and see what other products they have to offer. As always, do a little online research and check customer reviews and impressions of this product before buying.
CBDPure
For targeted pain relief, you can’t go wrong with Muscle & Joint formula from CBDPure. Each container of CBDPure is made with 250 milligrams full-spectrum, high-quality CBD. This product also contains menthol and willow bark for added efficacy and relief. In conjunction, you will experience a cooling sensation that is both soothing and invigorating. This is the CBD cream you want for sore joints or aching muscles. The relief is fast.
The beauty of a good CBD cream is that you are able to treat the specific spots afflicted by applying the cream- just a pea sized amount is enough- directly where it hurts. The company promises fast relief with use as recommended. Each container of CBD Pure Muscle & Joint Formula costs about $40 and prospective buyers will find it widely available online for shipping to their door. Since there are no side-effects associated with these topical formulas, apply liberally to wherever you are sore- and reapply as needed.
Still thinking over your options? It may help to know a bit more about this product. Some other featured ingredients include eucalyptus, jojobas seed oil, and apricot extract. This cream will attack pain at the source, while supporting a healthy and comfortable range of motion. If you have been thinking about CBD topicals, CBDPure is a fantastic place to start your journey.
Visit the company’s website to find out more- and to determine if CBDPure cream is the best option for you. They offer easy shipping right to your door, making it a convenient option, too.
Populum Cold Therapy Hemp Rub
Cold Therapy Hemp Rub is another CBD cream that promises fast acting pain relief with a soothing, cooling sensation. This is perfect for sore muscles and joints, such as for athletes or anyone with arthritis pain. This product is high-quality using only the best CBD available- plus it is paraben free, non-GMO, cruelty-free, and vegan- so it fits seamlessly into the user’s lifestyle. You won’t need to compromise for quality pain relief when you use Cold Therapy Hemp Rub.
The name really says it all- for a cooling and therapeutic rub, this may be the best CBD cream for you!
The soothing chill on your aching muscles and joints is invigorating and restorative- it will speed your recovery after activity or workouts so you can give it your all again soon! Check out the online reviews and customer feedback online- it is encouraging and compelling.
The company offers a wide range of quality products for buyers to choose from, so check out their website for yourself. Each Hemp Rub comes with a guarantee of the CBD concentration for the buyer- these products are tested in a lab three times to determine and meet purity standards. Plus, the company offers free expedited shipping to their online buyers- what a deal! The products range from $36 to $45, so they are priced affordably for consumers to try- but, wait! If you do buy Cold Therapy Hemp Rub and are not happy with your purchase, the company offers a 30-day return window with no questions asked. The name really says it all- for a cooling and therapeutic rub, this may be the best CBD cream for you!
Receptra Naturals CBD Topicals
You got to love a company that touts ‘natural’ in its name- and Receptra Naturals lives up to this promise. Many shoppers want a product that is made from all-natural ingredients, as organic as possible. As if responding to this calling, Receptra Naturals answered with their CBD topicals and creams. This company offers a whole line of high-end topicals and formulations containing CBD, like their own:
- Lotions
- Salves
- Hemp creams
- Balms
- Ointments
- Butters
If you are looking for an extensive line of topicals, this company has something for you. They are known in the industry for their line of Serious Relief branded products, that offer long lasting and soothing relief for a range of maladies or afflictions. Some of their most popular products include the following, which cost around $45 each:
- Serious Relief + Arnica Body Oils
- Serious Relief + Arnica Creams
- Serious Relief + Arnica Sticks
This company does something different, that others do not, which is that they integrate arnica with cannabidiol- the result is more targeted pain relief and speedy recovery after injury, strain, or stress. The scent is nice, too, an intoxicating combination of natural camphor, ylang-ylang, and jasmine. Who doesn’t want to smell as good as they feel? Also, this formula opens the pores, which helps with oxygenation and good skin, while also aiding in fast recovery for your muscles and joints after vigorous activity and workouts.
This company has a lot to offer; do yourself a favor and go check out Receptra Natural’s products on their website. They really do offer items that are not widely found elsewhere- all shipped to your door.
SolCBD Creams/Balms
The name implies sunshine- and SolCBD nourishes in ways that are reminiscent of the healing power of the sun. SolCBD offers two primary topical formulas, which include a CBD Infused Herbal Balm and their special Nourish Formula. These products are priced around $40-$55 each and are widely available for fast shipping online. These are particularly popular and highly-regarded by the customers buying them; check out the online reviews and ratings if you need more reassurance that SolCBD is the right product for you.
So, how does SolCBD work exactly? It is infused with twelve different herbal extracts as well as 250mg of high-quality cannabinoids for a product that surpasses others on the market currently. These balms work deeply, under the skin, in the muscles and joints where it hurts. The pain relief is fast and long lasting. Plus, don’t forget: no side effects! So, you can feel free to apply and reapply as needed.
If you want to treat yourself to something special, SolCBD has you covered with their Nourish formula. Nourish contains 22 ingredients for the optimal skincare experience that also provides hours of targeted pain relief for aches, pains, and chronic conditions. It truly is a win-win for buyers and an innovative CBD cream that definitely has a place on the list of the top ten products available.
Want to learn more or buy SolCBD Cream or Balm? Visit them online and check out what they have to offer. These products come highly recommended- see for yourself!
CBDistillery CBDefine Skin Cream
CBDistillery is a well-known and widely recognized brand, reputed for their vast selection of quality CBD products. Customers applaud this company’s quality products and attention to customer satisfaction and service. Their innovation has led to a line of products that are effective and inventive, using natural ingredients and high-end cannabidiol. Users regularly enjoy high-quality CBD products, like gummies, oils, creams- and in particular, their CBDefine Skin Cream.
Looking for an effective CBD cream? This could be the product for you. This skin cream is like gold in a jar- each container contains 500mg of CBD derived from US grown hemp. Some of the active ingredients in each jar include organic sunflower, olive, and extra virgin coconut oils, and will cost buyers around $45-$50. The recommended use for CBDefine Skin Cream is to apply liberally to the specific areas of discomfort for fast, soothing maximum relief. Go ahead- reapply as necessary, too.
Another compelling reason to choose this product is the smell- it is amazing. High-quality essential oils bring a pleasant fragrance to this CBD cream, but don’t forget the many holistic and homeopathic benefits of essential oils, too! That equates to a CBD cream that works and that makes you smell fantastic, too. CBDefine Skin Cream is a win-win.
Some of the amazing oils used in CBDefine Skin Cream are:
- Lavender
- Frankincense
- Rosemary
- Tea tree
The smell is captivating, yet natural and perfect for both men and women. Looking for the perfect gift to give someone that works out and suffers from sore muscles, or for a loved one that cares about their skin care? This product from CBDefine might be perfect!
Want to learn more, or buy CBDistillery products for yourself? Check them out online and look for CBDefine Skin Cream- you won’t regret it!
Kats Botanicals CBD Cream
Kats Botanicals has risen to the occasion and taken on the challenge of producing a high-quality CBD cream that is effective for a wide range of users. Many buyers may have seen this brand in consumer feedback and online reviews- their products are simply that good! They put the focus on the quality of ingredients, creating products that are indulgently rich and soothing- you must try them for yourself. This company is known for a variety of CBD topicals, which include these highly recommended topical items:
- CHILL Relief CBD Roll-on
- RENEW CBD Lotion
- CBD Salve
CHILL is a roll-on pain relief type topical that works immediately. It is easy to apply and reapply, as needed, for pain relief of aching muscles and joints. The roll on comes in two different dosing strengths, 100mg and 1,000mg of CBD, respectively.
As for Kats Botanicals’ RENEW CBD lotion, the scent is the first thing that will appeal to buyers. It has a pleasant and distinctive amber fragrance that is unlike other products on the market. Each bottle of RENEW contains 150mg of high-quality CBD. The label directs consumers to apply liberally wherever they are experiencing aches, pain, or stiffness- and to reapply as needed.
As for Kats Botanicals’ CBD Salve, this is a full spectrum product that contains 500mg to 1,000mg of CBD per container. The formula also features essential oils, rich butters, beeswax, and other ingredients for an indulgent skin care experience that is soothing and calming. It really is magical.
If you are interested in buying Kats Botanicals products for yourself, visit them online to learn more or to order your own roll-ons, lotions, salves, and cream. You won’t be disappointed and your skin will look better, too.
Elixinol CBD Cream
Wow- when it comes to topicals, Elixinol delivers! Elixinol has a wide range of CBD topical products to suit every buyer and any condition. This brand locally sources the hemp used for their CBD and it is 100% organic, cruelty-free, plant-based, vegan, and non-GMO. In other words, this is a responsible company, and you can take pride in using their products. The cost of the products varies, based on what you choose to buy, but generally run around $40-$50 per item online.
Some of the other ingredients that you will find in Elixinol CBD products include capsaicin, copaiba, and essential oils, all high quality, carefully curated ingredients. In unison, these high-end ingredients work together for a topical formula that soothes, heals, and enriches- alleviating pain while enhancing your skin at the same time.
For the sake of this list, Elixinol offers three signature and staple CBD products, balms, and gels more specifically, which are:
- Hemp Balm
- Sports Gel
- Lip Balm
For full spectrum CBD, The Hemp Balm contains 500mg of locally sourced CBD. You can use The Hemp Balm anywhere which makes it an excellent all-purpose pain relief option.
For broad spectrum CBD, try The Sports Gel which contains 1,000mg of CBD. This product is formulated to be used on sore joints and aching muscles for fast, effective pain relief.
The Lip Balm contains full spectrum CBD oil. Apply directly to and on your lips as needed. This balm also helps make your lips buttery soft, too!
It would be impossible to cover all the products that Elixinol has to offer so why not just visit their website and see for yourself? They offer a wide range of products designed for recovery and therapy containing the highest quality cannabidiol. Go check them out!
Medterra Relief + Recovery Cream
You have to love when a company names their product so aptly; Relief + Recovery Cream from Medterra is that product! Medterra has combined 100% THC-free CBD with organic arnica and menthol for a cooling sensation and fast relief. This product is intended for pain associated with muscles and joints- and is offered in strengths ranging from 250mg to 750mg CBD. Buyers will pay about $60 for this pain relief cream. Every batch is clinically tested by a third-party lab, so rest assured that when you buy Medterra, you are getting a quality product sourced in the USA.
Some of the other compelling components of this formula are:
- Aloe vera leaf juice
- Lemon peel
- Ginger
- Sunflower oil
- Safflower seed oil
This is what you want for targeted pain, like from arthritis or an injury. Not only does it soothe, cool, and alleviate the discomfort, it also can help hasten recovery. When used in fitness or training regimens, it can make a difference in how quickly you bounce back after rigorous and strenuous activity. Apply liberally as directed on the label and reapply as needed for pain relief. Again, no side effects to hold you back- CBD cream belongs in every bathroom cabinet!
When you use Relief + Recovery Cream from Medterra, you are getting 99.6% high-quality CBD and the other ingredients listed. No fillers, nothing you don’t need. Want to learn more or try Medterra Relief + Recovery Cream for yourself? Visit the shop online to find out how!
Endoca CBD Cream
Endoca keeps skin care in mind with their wide range of CBD products that are focused on your skin’s health. From salves to cream, Endoca offers full spectrum hemp products sourced in the US and made with CBD derived from organic plants. Integrate the skin products from Endoca into your daily routine and see the difference! It may surprise you, but CBD offers so many amazing benefits- great skin is just one more!
Use the CBD cream just like you would a rich body lotion or butter. Endoca’s CBD cream will moisturize and relieve dry, chafed, cracked, or irritated skin fast. Apply liberally and often for best results. Your skin will feel deeply moisturized from the added shea butter and Vitamin E- both fantastic for your skin.
These products are priced very competitively, and you can get a balm stick with 20mg of CBD for only $8. Endoca is not messing around. Some of the high-quality ingredients and components of their CBD cream formula includes:
- Shea butter
- Cannabidiol
- Coconut oil
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin E
- Vanilla extract
But wait- it gets better: Endoca offers some other products to add to your skin care lineup. These are the most popular and highly lauded items from Endoca found, and they appear to be widely available online for consumers. Your skin will thank you- and if you have sore, tired muscles, get ready for some relief. Go ahead- try some of these products and find out what the thousands of satisfied customers are talking about online. The company stands behind their products and wants you to try them for yourself to see what all the excitement is about.
Try these five winners from Endoca, too:
- CBD Face and Body Oil with 300mg of CBD per bottle
- Hemp Whipped Body Butter containing 450 to 1,500 milligrams per jar
- Hemp Salve which has 250mg to 750mg of CBD
- Hemp Deodorant with 100mg of CBD
- Hemp Lip and Skin Balm has 20mg of CBD
This company is leading the way with practical CBD products for skin care. Don’t settle for subpar CBD creams or skin care products. After all, you are putting this stuff on your face! Buy the best- you deserve it- and Endoca offers some of the best available today. Find out more about the line of full spectrum CBD products from Endoca. Visit them to see what they have to offer!
CBD Cream FAQs
You may have questions regarding CBD and using products that contain CBD. The options available may be overwhelming to someone who is new to using CBD products. Here are a few of the most common questions and a few things that you should know about CBD Cream:
What are CBD creams used for?
Topical pain relief works for targeted issues or pains, like arthritis, neuropathy, or an injury. Pain relief creams work through absorption into the skin, under the subcutaneous layer, offering deep pain relief and comfort.
When it comes to CBD pain relief creams, the product works on your endocannabinoid system in the body regulating things like pleasure, pain, and mood. The result is effective and fast relief. So, what specifically are CBD creams used for?
- Pain Management.
- Eczema.
- Arthritis pain.
- Anti-aging properties.
- Psoriasis.
- Inflammation or edema.
Do the research and you will find that CBD is effective and touted for a variety of health and wellness benefits. From clear skin to chronic pain relief, CBD has great promise and potential.
How do you Use CBD Cream?
Always read the label on any CBD product that you purchase to use. CBD is easy to use- much like any other topical pain relief product. Apply the cream directly to the area afflicted; gently massage until the cream is absorbed into your skin.
It is always recommended that you wash your hands thoroughly after use to prevent getting it in your eyes later. One of the perks of using CBD cream for pain is that you can re-apply as often as you like without side-effects or issues.
What are the different types of CBD?
CBD (cannabidiol) is derived from the cannabis plant. You will find three kinds of CBD on the market, typically: Broad spectrum, Full spectrum, and Isolate. Here is what you should know:
- Broad spectrum CBD products do not contain any THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol, which is the psychoactive compound in a cannabis plant. Broad spectrum products typically contain other components, however, like flavonoids and terpenes.
- Full spectrum CBD products contain a very, very small amount of THC, the psychoactive compound in a cannabis plant. Full spectrum CBD products contain less than 0.3% THC. By using these two compounds together, they work more effectively but with such a small amount of THC, you don’t need to worry about becoming impaired.
- Isolate is CBD without any additional compounds from the plant. It is considered pure CBD.
As you can see, you have many options when it comes to CBD products to integrate into your daily routine. From tinctures and gummies to topical balms and CBD creams, there is a CBD product for everyone. Consider these recommendations when shopping for the best CBD creams on the market today! | https://www.tacomadailyindex.com/blog/best-cbd-creams-reviewed/2457251/ | 2022-07-06T20:21:55Z | https://www.tacomadailyindex.com/blog/best-cbd-creams-reviewed/2457251/ | true |
UNION, NY (WIVT/WBGH) – State Route 17 westbound between exits 70 and 69 in the Town of Union will be reduced to one lane overnight from July 10th through July 12th.
The lanes will be reduced from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. for pothole repair.
The New York State Department of Transportation wants to remind motorists that fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone. Two or more violations in a work zone could result in the suspension of an individuals driver’s license. | https://www.binghamtonhomepage.com/news/local-news/overnight-lane-closures-on-route-17/ | 2022-07-06T20:21:56Z | https://www.binghamtonhomepage.com/news/local-news/overnight-lane-closures-on-route-17/ | false |
WFO AMARILLO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, July 6, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
257 PM CDT Wed Jul 6 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern Oldham
and Deaf Smith Counties through 330 PM CDT...
At 256 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles northwest of Bootleg, or 24 miles northwest of Friona, moving
east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea 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...
Vega, Adrian and Simms.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
LAT...LON 3515 10304 3544 10239 3496 10227 3478 10304
TIME...MOT...LOC 1956Z 254DEG 11KT 3495 10294
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH
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In Malibu, an actor’s one-bedroom home aims for $18.45 million
Malibu is a market without precedent. The coastal community boasts some of the most sought-after real estate in the country, and as a result, it regularly sees record-setting deals and astronomical price tags.
The latest listing to shoot for the stars is in Malibu’s Point Dume, where a house with only one bedroom and one bathroom is asking $18.45 million.
That’s the priciest tag for a one-bedroom home in all of Southern California — by a mile. To find the second-priciest, you’ll have to head to Newport Beach, where a 1,200-square-foot house in a guard-gated community is up for grabs at $5 million.
However, the Point Dume property offers a lot more than just a bedroom. For one, it was owned for half a century by James Olson, the actor who starred in the films “Commando” and “The Andromeda Strain” and appeared in dozens of TV series. He died earlier this year at 91.
Olson got into the market at the right time; records show he paid $47,500 for the property in 1971.
The beach house also has plenty of space, spanning nearly an acre. While surrounding properties cram as much square footage onto their lots as possible, Olson’s home covers just 1,701 square feet and saves room for grassy gardens in both the front and back, as well as a flagstone patio on the side and steps that descend to the beach below.
Comprised of clean lines and covered in ivy, the home features bright, sunny living spaces marked by walls of windows and rich hardwood floors. Butcher-block counters and Saltillo tile cover the kitchen. The living room adds a fireplace and floor-to-ceiling bookcase.
Chris Cortazzo of Compass holds the listing.
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The Big 12 Conference unveiled its Preseason All-Big 12 teams on Wednesday, and West Virginia has multiple representatives for the first time in four seasons.
Center Zach Frazier, kicker Casey Legg, defensive tackle Dante Stills and cornerback Charles Woods all earned spots on the preseason all-conference teams. This year’s list marks the first time that three West Virginia natives were named to the Preseason All-Big 12 teams.
Frazier, a former star at Fairmont Senior High, is poised for a strong season after an All-American sophomore campaign in 2021. He will play his second year as WVU’s center and earned preseason All-America honors from Walter Camp Football in June.
Legg, who hails from Charleston, West Virginia, earns his first preseason nod ahead of his redshirt junior season. He opened the season with 13 straight made field goals, two shy of WVU’s record, and finished sixth in the Big 12 in scoring at 7.7 points per game. His mark of 1.58 field goals per game led the league and was No. 18 in the country, earning him All-Big 12 Honorable Mention honors from PFF College and the coaches.
Stills is the only WVU player to repeat his appearance on the 2021 list. The former Fairmont Senior Polar Bear earned All-Big 12 First Team Honors after recording 15 tackles-for-loss in 2021, the third-best mark in WVU history. He currently sits third in program history in that category, as well as sixth in sacks with 19.
Woods had a breakout season in 2021 after transferring to WVU from Illinois State. He played in 11 games for the Mountaineers and earned an All-Big 12 Honorable Mention nod from PFF College, and was named Big 12 Co-Newcomer of the Week after recording an interception, a fumble recovery and five tackles against TCU on Oct. 25.
No Mountaineers were selected for any of the league’s preseason individual awards. Texas running back Bijan Robinson, who is the Big 12’s leading returning rusher, was selected Preseason Offensive Player of the Year, while Kansas State’s Felix Anudike-Uzomah was selected as the Defensive Player of the Year after topping the Big 12 with 11 sacks in 2021. Quarterback Dillon Gabriel of Oklahoma was tabbed Newcomer of the Year.
This year’s list is the first time since 2018 that West Virginia has had multiple selections to the Preseason All-Big 12 Teams. That year, four Mountaineers were selected as well. | https://www.wowktv.com/goldandbluenation/four-mountaineers-earn-preseason-all-big-12-nod/ | 2022-07-06T20:23:52Z | https://www.wowktv.com/goldandbluenation/four-mountaineers-earn-preseason-all-big-12-nod/ | true |
AUSTIN, Texas – A police officer armed with a rifle watched the gunman in the Uvalde elementary school massacre walk toward the campus but did not fire while waiting for permission from a supervisor to shoot, according to a sweeping critique released Wednesday on the tactical response to the May tragedy.
Some of the 21 victims at Robb Elementary School, including 19 children, possibly “could have been saved" on May 24 had they received medical attention sooner while police waited more than an hour before breaching the fourth-grade classroom, a review by a training center at Texas State University for active shooter situations found.
The report is yet another damning assessment of how police failed to act on opportunities that might have saved lives in what became the deadliest school shooting in the U.S. since the slaughter at Sandy Hook Elementary School in 2012.
“A reasonable officer would have considered this an active situation and devised a plan to address the suspect,” read the report published by the university's Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training program.
Authors of the 26-page report said their findings were based off video taken from the school, police body cameras, testimony from officers on the scene and statements from investigators. Among their findings:
— It appeared that no officer waiting in the hallway during the shooting ever tested to see if the door to the classroom was locked. The head of Texas' state police agency has also faulted officers on the scene for not checking the doors.
— The officers had “weapons (including rifles), body armor (which may or may not have been rated to stop rifle rounds), training, and backup. The victims in the classrooms had none of these things."
— When officers finally entered the classroom at 12:50 p.m. — more than an hour after the shooting began — they were no better equipped to confront the gunman than they had been up to that point.
—"Effective incident command" never appears to have been established among the multiple law enforcement agencies that responded to the shooting.
The gunman, an 18-year-old with an AR-15-style semi-automatic rifle, entered the building at 11:33 a.m. Before that a Uvalde police officer, who the report did not identify, saw the gunman carrying a rife toward the west hall entrance. The officer asked a supervisor for permission to open fire, but the supervisor “either did not hear or responded too late,” the report said.
When the officer turned back toward the gunman, he already gone inside “unabated,” according to the report.
The report is one of multiple fact-finding reviews launched in the aftermath of the worst school shooting in Texas history. A committee formed by Texas legislators has also interviewed more than 20 people, including officers who were on the scene, behind closed doors for several weeks. It is unclear when they will release their findings.
It follows testimony last month in which Col. Steven McCraw, director of the Texas Department of Public Safety, told the state Senate that the police response was an “abject failure.” He pinned particular blame on Chief Pete Arredondo, saying that as on-scene commander the Uvalde schools police chief made “terrible decisions” and stopped officers from confronting the gunman earlier.
Arredondo has tried to defend his actions, telling the Texas Tribune that he didn’t consider himself the commander in charge of operations and that he assumed someone else had taken control of the law enforcement response. He said he didn’t have his police and campus radios but that he used his cellphone to call for tactical gear, a sniper and the classroom keys.
According to he report released Wednesday, Arredondo and another Uvalde police officer spent 13 minutes in the school hallway during the shooting discussing tactical options, whether to use snipers and how to get into the classroom windows.
“They also discussed who has the keys, testing keys, the probability of the door being locked, and if kids and teachers are dying or dead,” the report read.
McCraw said police had enough officers and firepower on the scene of the Uvalde school massacre to have stopped the gunman three minutes after he entered the building, and they would have found the door to the classroom where he was holed up unlocked if they had bothered to check it.
A lawyer for Arredondo and a spokeswoman for the Uvalde city police department did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Arredondo is on leave from his job with the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District and resigned from his position as a city councilor last week.
Public leaders, including Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, initially praised the police response in Uvalde. Abbott said officers reacted quickly and ran toward the gunfire with “amazing courage” to take out the killer, thereby saving lives. He later said he was misled. In the days and weeks after the shooting, authorities gave conflicting and incorrect accounts of what happened. The fallout has driven recriminations and rifts between local at state authorities. On Tuesday, Uvalde Mayor Don McLaughlin and state Sen. Roland Gutierrez released a letter asking Abbott to move administration of a victims relief fund from the local prosecutor's office to the Texas Department of Emergency Management. They wrote that they've received numerous complaints about District Attorney Christina Mitchell Busbee, "including the failure to timely deliver victim's compensation resources to those in need.″
Busbee's office declined to comment Wednesday.
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Bleiberg reported from Dallas.
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(NewsNation) — If you’ve found yourself dipping into your savings to deal with inflation, you’re not alone. A Forbes Advisor survey found that two-thirds of Americans say they’re using savings as prices for goods and services continue to spike.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. households started to save. At the end of 2021, Americans stashed away a combined $2.7 trillion, according to Moody’s Analytics.
But as the world reopened, so did wallets.
“I was so inclined to do things now that I had that money saved, and I was like, ‘Cool, great, I have this, so much money,'” California resident Jennifer LaMonaca said. “And now I want to hang out with my friends, I want to go to happy hour, I want to go to brunch. I want to go those places.”
This urge to go out again, combined with soaring inflation caused by strong consumer demand, a hot labor market and outside factors such as the war in Ukraine, have caused people’s rainy day funds to dwindle. The latest data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis shows people’s personal savings rates were just under 5.5% in May. That’s very close to its lowest rate since the 2008 recession.
“With inflation the highest it’s been in 40 years, everyone has taken a pay cut. At the same time, we’re all trying to race out, take vacations, go out to happy hours,” said Dan Roccato, a finance professor at the University of San Diego. “That money has to come from somewhere.”
Still, Roccato says, there are a few ways people can start making small changes and build their savings back up.
- Go through your budget: “I guarantee you there’s at least one streaming service that you picked up and I picked up over the course of the pandemic that we probably don’t need. Get rid of it.”
- Defer major purchases: “Now’s not the time to sign up for some big-money buys. Let’s wait on those for a few months at least.”
- Focus on whittling down credit card debt: “A lot of us have credit cards the size of Wyoming. Let’s see if we can get those balances down. That’ll free up some space in our budgets.”
- Add a side gig: “Maybe you got some spare time. You can walk some dogs, babysit some kids, whatever the case may be, but add another stream of income.”
Roccato’s main advice, especially for those living paycheck to paycheck, is to tuck away one’s month’s worth of savings. Then, do the same next month.
“Let’s focus on that baby step,” Rocatto said. “Let’s take it one month at a time.” | https://www.wowktv.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/americans-savings-dwindle-as-inflation-continues-to-soar/ | 2022-07-06T20:24:53Z | https://www.wowktv.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/americans-savings-dwindle-as-inflation-continues-to-soar/ | true |
Nick Kyrgios roars into his FIRST-EVER Grand Slam semi-final as the Australian bad boy beats Cristian Garin in straight sets to set up a mouth-watering final four clash with Rafael Nadal
- Nick Kyrgios reached his first Grand Slam singles semi-final on Wednesday
- The Australian beat Chile's Cristian Garin 6-4, 6-3, 7-6 (7-5) on Court One
- It came a day after he was charged with a common assault of his ex-girlfriend
- Kyrgios now faces a mouth-watering final four clash with Rafael Nadal at SW19
Nick Kyrgios said he thought his ship had sailed. Actually, it might be about to come in.
As he battled through a straight sets victory on Wimbledon’s Court 1, over on Centre, the aging body of Rafael Nadal was catching up with him. There has arguably rarely been a better year to play Novak Djokovic, too – that is if he overcomes the top British seed Cameron Norrie.
There is no such thing as an easy Grand Slam tournament, despite what Emma Raducanu’s detractors say, but, equally, the stars are aligning for Kyrgios.
Nick Kyrgios is through to the Wimbledon semi-finals after beating Cristian Garin on Court One
The Australian reached the last four of a grand slam for the first time with a commanding win
The Australian looked emotional as he returned to his chair after seeing off his opponent
The ability to control his demons is coinciding with a very winnable Wimbledon for a player of his talent. A three-set victory in two hours and 15 minutes does not tell the story of this match, though, or of how deep Kyrgios had to dig to get through.
The third set, won on a tie-break, was snatched from an opponent playing some of the best tennis of his life. Cristian Garin, of Chile, was in the zone, as the professionals call it.
Beside a double fault in the seventh game he did not make a single unforced error until the tiebreak itself. Yet he couldn’t break Kyrgios. Then, in the tiebreak itself, he took two points against serve to lead 5-3. Yet still he couldn’t finish the Australian.
To edge to match point, Kyrgios advanced to the net and dominated, with two stunning volleys as Garin tried to find a winner. With the game in the balance, there was a short interlude for a row after a late call, but when the point was replayed, Garin sent one wide and Kyrgios dropped to the turf in joy and disbelief. He had done it.
A first Grand Slam semi-final at the age of 27 and 31 attempts. That’s what he meant about ships sailing. Goran Ivanisevic finally won Wimbledon at the age of 29, but he’d been in six quarter-finals and a semi-final before that.
This was Kyrgios’ first quarter-final in a Slam since the Australian Open in 2015. It was only his third appearance in the last eight. Kyrgios appeared a player who was never going to deliver on his talent. Now, he looks a player who might. Certainly Garin, like a number of his other opponents here, thinks he played a potential champion.
Garin, the world number 43 from Chile, bizarrely won the first eight points to lead 2-0
But Kyrgios, amid the constant chuntering and gesticulating, broke back for 3-3 in the first set
Kyrgios was gifted the opening set by four unforced errors from his nervous looking opponent
‘It was a very close match but he served so well,’ he said. ‘He deserved the win. On grass he’s one of the best, he’s a great, great player – of course he can win this tournament. I’ve played all of the great servers on tour and he’s the best. He has an amazing serve, he’s very aggressive and he has a good touch. I didn’t see anything weird from him today, too, so that’s good from him. He’s playing at a very high level.’
Depends what you call weird. Kyrgios seemed to be at war with people in his own box for most of the match, at one stage apparently berating them for calling him ‘Kyrgs’. One wonders how he would prefer to be addressed: Mister Nicholas, perhaps?
He also seemed to demand they stood more when applauding his shots – even the bad ones. At one stage he struck the ball long by some distance – obediently they all jumped up to encourage his next shot. What was the point of it all, beyond the power trip?
On another occasion, he appeared to take exception to something shouted from the spectator seating. Maybe its his way of getting energised but it all seems very strange when part of the reason people holler at Kyrgios matches, is they mimic the antics of the man they are watching.
Imagine being at a pantomime and someone tells Prince Charming that the Wicked Witch is behind him. ‘Oh no, she isn’t,’ the Prince shouts to the audience. ‘Oh yes, she is,’ the audience shout back. And then the ushers throw them all out for interrupting the performance. It’s like that following Kyrgios.
An early break in the second courtesy of more loose shots from Garin, put Kyrgios in control
Garin, to his credit, proved a tough nut to crack in the third and took it the distance
Nick Kyrgios' girlfriend Costeen Hatzi watches the action on Court One on Wednesday
Still, like the best pantos, it’s also fast, furious and fun. There was little of the showmanship usually on display, no underarm serves or shots played between the legs. Many who follow his game said he seemed subdued.
Then again, given the charges laid against him in Australia for assaulting his former partner, is that any wonder? He must hope those who sit in judgement are as forgiving as the Wimbledon crowd. A highly unofficial guess-stimate placed support for Kyrgios at around 80 per cent. Let’s just say, given recent, events, he’s lucky he’s not a footballer.
At the end of the match Kyrgios sat on his chair for some time, towel draped over his head. It wasn’t exhaustion although it is hard to think of too many other players who would have beaten Garin in that third set. He was merely contemplating, reflecting.
That is the person he wants to be now, even if he remains a mass of contradictions, one minute claiming tennis to be unimportant in the wider scheme of his life, the next looking back on his career to here as a waste.
Kyrgios now faces a mouth-watering final four clash with Rafael Nadal on Friday
‘There was a point I was almost done with the sport,’ he admitted. ‘I was self-harming, I had suicidal thoughts. To be a semi-finalist at Wimbledon now, if you had asked anyone if I could do that they would have said no. Doesn’t have the mental capacity, doesn’t have the physical capacity, doesn’t have the stamina. It’s been a rocky road to here. At the start of the year I didn’t know if I wanted to play a proper schedule. I’d lost the love, I’d lost the spark.’
He could not have been less like that person on Wednesday. This was a proper test, the sort of match a potential champion has to guts out. He was brilliant when tested on break points, pulling out aces, drop shots, fabulous winners and returns. He was not playing as the underdog either and pressure comes with being expected to win. Kyrgios knew that, too. He knew this was a career milestone, and not just because of Friday’s semi-final.
‘I was not expecting Garin to have that level on grass because it’s his least favourite surface,’ he said. ‘My God, that forehand return will give me nightmares. I felt pressure today, uncharted territory, being the favourite. The score does not reflect how tough that was.’
He was asked about the tweeners – the trademark shot from between his legs. The voice replying sounded mature, ready for the next stage. ‘I couldn’t afford to play one today,’ he said. ‘I was on the back foot from the start.’
It wouldn’t have stopped him in the past, though. That’s what has changed. | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/sportsnews/article-10988465/Nick-Kyrgios-brushes-aside-Cristian-Garin-straight-sets-reach-semi-finals-Wimbledon.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ito=1490&ns_campaign=1490 | 2022-07-06T20:29:40Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/sportsnews/article-10988465/Nick-Kyrgios-brushes-aside-Cristian-Garin-straight-sets-reach-semi-finals-Wimbledon.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ito=1490&ns_campaign=1490 | true |
Owner out nearly $12K after discounting gas for community: ‘It was worth it’
HINESVILLE, Ga. (WTOC/Gray News) - A gas station in Georgia wanted to give back to the community over the holiday weekend by saving drivers a few dollars at the pump.
WTOC reports A to Z convenience store in Hinesville discounted its gas price to under $2 per gallon for those paying cash and traveling for Independence Day.
“Everyone’s wallet is taking a hit right now. So, the least we can do as a local, independently owned convenience store is to give back to the community,” owner Ravi Patel said.
According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of gas in Georgia was $4.31 over the weekend. But not at A to Z, at least for about three hours.
“It doesn’t surprise me at all. They’re always doing something for the community. They’re always giving back,” said longtime customer Darlene Hills.
Those in line for the gas said higher prices had put a strain on their wallets. So, waiting for hours to fill up for cheap was no problem.
“You can’t beat the price. Especially now with gas prices almost five dollars,” said customer Maggie Jackson.
Patel said he estimated his business lost as much as $12,000 in the three-hour sale but it was worth it seeing the smiles on his customers’ faces.
Copyright 2022 WTOC via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. | https://www.1011now.com/2022/07/06/owner-out-nearly-12k-after-discounting-gas-community-it-was-worth-it/ | 2022-07-06T20:32:42Z | https://www.1011now.com/2022/07/06/owner-out-nearly-12k-after-discounting-gas-community-it-was-worth-it/ | true |
WASHINGTON (WHTM) – Western Union is returning millions of dollars to fraud victims through a two-phase remission compensation process.
According to the Department of Justice, in 2017, Western Union entered into a deferred prosecution agreement (DPA) with the Department of Justice and agreed to forfeit $586 million. The Justice Department has already distributed more than $366 million to over 148,000 victims.
Because funds are still available, the Justice Department is relaunching the petition process for those who may have been impacted but didn’t submit a petition before.
If you sent a money transfer through Western Union between January 1, 2004, and January 19, 2017, and were a victim of fraud, you can file a petition online to receive compensation. That petition form can be found here.
You have until August 31 to file a petition.
More information regarding the remission process – including eligibility criteria, updates, and frequently asked questions – is available at the remission website or by calling 1-855-786-1048.
Federal authorities say scammers targeted customers, especially seniors, with various scams, convincing victims to send money through Western Union. The Justice Department found three main scams were used: the ‘grandparent scam,’ in which fraudsters pretended to be a victim’s relative in immediate need of money; lottery and sweepstake scams, where victims were told they had won a prize, but needed to pay fees like taxes to get the prize; and romance scams in which suspects posed as online love interests and asked a victim for money in order to visit them or for some other reason.
As part of the DPA, Western Union “acknowledged responsibility for its criminal conduct, which included violations of the Bank Secrecy Act and aiding and abetting wire fraud, and agreed to forfeit $586 million, which has been made available to compensate victims of an international consumer fraud scheme.”
Gilardi & Co. LLC is overseeing the remission process. Neither Gilardi & Co. LLC nor the Department of Justice will ask you for any payment to participate in this remission process. | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/national-news/western-union-returning-millions-to-fraud-victims-how-to-claim-your-money/ | 2022-07-06T20:35:52Z | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/national-news/western-union-returning-millions-to-fraud-victims-how-to-claim-your-money/ | true |
GREENWICH, Conn., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Starwood Property Trust (NYSE: STWD) today announced that the Company will release its second quarter financial results on Thursday, August 4, 2022 before the opening of trading on the New York Stock Exchange. A conference call will be held on Thursday, August 4, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
During the conference call, the Company's officers will review second quarter performance, discuss recent events and conduct a question-and-answer period.
Webcast
The conference call will also be available in the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at www.starwoodpropertytrust.com. To listen to a live broadcast, go to the site at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time in order to register, download and install any necessary audio software. A replay of the call will also be available for 90 days on the Company's website.
To Participate in the Telephone Conference Call:
Dial in at least five minutes prior to start time.
Domestic: 1-877-407-9039
International: 1-201-689-8470
Conference Call Playback:
Domestic: 1-844-512-2921
International: 1-412-317-6671
Passcode: 13730650
The playback can be accessed through August 11, 2022.
Full Text of the Earnings Release
- Internet -- The full text of the earnings release will be available on Thursday, August 4, 2022 at the Company's web site, www.starwoodpropertytrust.com.
- Mail -- For those without Internet access, the second quarter earnings release will be available by mail or fax, on request. To receive a copy, please call the Company's Investor Relations line at 203-422-7788.
About Starwood Property Trust, Inc.
Starwood Property Trust (NYSE: STWD) is a leading diversified finance company with a core focus on the real estate and infrastructure sectors. An affiliate of global private investment firm, Starwood Capital Group, the Company has successfully deployed over $87 billion of capital since inception and manages a portfolio of over $25 billion across debt and equity investments. Starwood Property Trust's investment objective is to generate attractive and stable returns for shareholders, primarily through dividends, by leveraging a premiere global organization to identify and execute on the best risk-adjusted returning investments across its target assets. Additional information can be found at www.starwoodpropertytrust.com.
Contact:
Zachary Tanenbaum
Starwood Property Trust
Phone: 203-422-7788
Email: ztanenbaum@starwood.com
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High volatility likely in near term due to massive spike in commodity prices: Ashok Leyland Chairman
"Moving forward, our assessment is that the volatility in environment in the near term will be high. The Russia-Ukraine war has triggered massive spikes in crude oil, food, and commodity prices," Hinduja said. Globally, inflation has become a major concern, he said, adding, "Supply chain disruptions, including chip shortages, are expected to continue."
The volatility in the environment in the near term will be high with Russia-Ukraine war triggering massive spikes in crude oil, food, and commodity prices, according to Hinduja flagship firm Ashok Leyland Chairman Dheeraj G Hinduja. In his address to shareholders in the company's annual report for 2021-22, he also said supply chain disruptions, including chip shortages, are expected to continue.
As part of the company's commitment to clean emission vehicles, Ashok Leyland has also developed a roadmap covering CNG, LNG, hydrogen, fuel cell and battery electric vehicles to cater to different applications and customer needs.
"Moving forward, our assessment is that the volatility in environment in the near term will be high. The Russia-Ukraine war has triggered massive spikes in crude oil, food, and commodity prices," Hinduja said.
Globally, inflation has become a major concern, he said, adding, "Supply chain disruptions, including chip shortages, are expected to continue."
Commenting on the company's future product plans, he said, "With our commitment to clean emission vehicles, we have developed a roadmap covering CNG, LNG, hydrogen, fuel cell and battery electric vehicles to cater to different applications and customer needs."
Action is already on to extend CNG and LNG across the full range of trucks and buses, he added.
Hinduja further said, "We are pursuing a proactive approach to develop technologies in the areas of safety, digital, and green energy."
In safety, the company is working on enabling various levels of Advanced Drive Assistance Systems and plans to roll out these products over the next three years.
"We are closely engaged with key technology partners and customers to enable the development and deployment of these features. In parallel, we are working on developing an ecosystem to enable the customers to deploy the green energy vehicles as well," Hinduja said.
On electric vehicles, it has been structured as a separate business for bus and LCVs under Switch Mobility and significant progress has been made in India, UK, and Spain.
"Switch is actively participating in several EV related market opportunities in India and abroad," he added.
Highlighting the company's Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) targets, Hinduja said, "Our sustainability initiatives focus on net zero carbon footprint and positive water balance. Our CSR programme 'Road to School' covers today 969 schools with about 1,00,000 children benefiting from this initiative."
This initiative is focusing on improving the quality of education, health, nutrition, social and civic awareness amongst children from government schools.
"Our target is to reach 1 million students as soon as possible," he said.
After facing a tough stance on its India entry and hanging on the edge for over two years, Chinese SUV maker Great Wall Motors (GWM) has finally called it quits by firing 11 Indian employees from its organisation. The company had initially proposed an investment of USD 1 billion (INR7000 crore) and had plans to start manufacturing in 2021.
After facing a tough stance on its India entry and hanging on the edge for over two years, Chinese SUV maker Great Wall Motors (GWM) has finally called it quits by firing 11 Indian employees from its organisation. The company had initially proposed an investment of USD 1 billion (INR7000 crore) and had plans to start manufacturing in 2021. | https://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/commercial-vehicle/high-volatility-likely-in-near-term-due-to-massive-spike-in-commodity-prices-ashok-leyland-chairman/92708309 | 2022-07-06T20:37:55Z | https://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/commercial-vehicle/high-volatility-likely-in-near-term-due-to-massive-spike-in-commodity-prices-ashok-leyland-chairman/92708309 | true |
CLAYTON, Mo., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Olin Corporation (NYSE: OLN) announced today that on Friday, July 29, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern time, Olin's senior management will review the company's second quarter 2022 financial results. Prepared remarks will be followed by a question and answer period.
A press release, including financial statements and segment information, will be distributed after the market closes on Thursday, July 28, 2022, together with the associated slides.
Interested participants may access the conference call by dialing (877) 883-0383 [Canadian callers, please dial (877) 885-0477; International callers, please dial (412) 902-6506], using the pass code 0034640. The call will also be webcast live on the company's website at www.olin.com, accessible under the second quarter conference call icons. Participants should log on to the website 15 minutes prior to the start of the call.
Following the event, the webcast will remain available for replay on the company's website for one year. A telephonic replay of this conference call will be available beginning at 12:00 p.m. Eastern time for 14 days by dialing (877) 344-7529 [Canadian callers, please dial (855) 669-9658; International callers, please dial (412) 317-0088], using the pass code of 7400034.
Olin Corporation is a leading vertically-integrated global manufacturer and distributor of chemical products and a leading U.S. manufacturer of ammunition. The chemical products produced include chlorine and caustic soda, vinyls, epoxies, chlorinated organics, bleach, hydrogen and hydrochloric acid. Winchester's principal manufacturing facilities produce and distribute sporting ammunition, law enforcement ammunition, reloading components, small caliber military ammunition and components, and industrial cartridges.
Visit www.olin.com for more information on Olin.
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Forget About Going to Disney, the Largest Star Wars Fan Exhibition is Coming to Boston
One of the biggest fandoms is Star Wars. People travel all over the world to Disney (both in Orlando, FL, and Anaheim, CA) to enter a galaxy far far away and be immersed in all that Star Wars has to offer.
However, you will not need to take a flight or a LONG road trip to Disney to have a Star Wars experience. Grab your family, friends, and fellow Star Wars fans and dress up as your favorite Jedi, Sith, Bounty Hunter, or Mandalorian because an amazing experience is coming to Boston.
Fever Up recently announce that The Fans Strike Back will be making a stop in Boston, MA.
The Fans Strike Back is an exhibit that features over 600 official items from the Star Wars Universe that have been collected by fans and will be put on display for you and others that are fans.
You will feel like you really entered a galaxy far, far away and be fully immersed as you walk around and see photos, posters, costumes, sculptures, life-sized figures, and models of all sizes.
There will be more offered than just walking around of course. At The Fans Strike Back, there will also be a one-of-a-kind VR experience (you will need to purchase a ticket separately for this) and take some cool photos with Star Wars backgrounds in front of a green screen.
This is the largest private Star Wars collection of fan items, and it is only a drive away.
The Fans Strike Back is family-friendly, so you can bring along your little Padawan.
Unfortunately, the date has yet to be announced and the location is still a secret (they probably do not want anyone from the Empire to find out).
Tickets are not yet on sale for The Fans Strike Back, but you can join a waitlist to be alerted when tickets go on sale. | https://q961.com/star-wars-exhibit-boston/ | 2022-07-06T20:38:45Z | https://q961.com/star-wars-exhibit-boston/ | true |
Muckamore Abbey Hospital was known as a “place to be feared”, the father of a boy who spent time there in the 1990s has said.
Michael Overend from west Belfast was giving evidence to a public inquiry into allegations of abuse of patients at the facility in Co Antrim.
His son Michael, described as non-verbal, blind, autistic, epileptic and with a profound learning disability, first went to the hospital in 1989 at the age of nine.
He was in and out the facility, where he stayed in an adult ward, for 10 years.
Mr Overend told the Muckamore Abbey Hospital Inquiry that at the time there was nowhere else he could have received specialist care.
Mr Overend described a “fear factor” around the hospital, “Everyone knew Muckamore was a place to be feared … older people talking about Muckamore and what happened in there … but there was nowhere for him to go full stop”.
He outlined a number of incidents to the inquiry which happened while his son was at Muckamore.
He said on June 8 1990 his son, then 10 years old, suffered two bruised eyes, the cause of which was never explained to his family.
The inquiry was shown a number of photographs of the bruising to his face.
“I was so angry,” he told the inquiry, adding that he wanted to go to police but his wife persuaded him not to as they feared he would not be able to go back.
Mr Overend said he only found out years later that his son had been brought to the Waveney Hospital’s A&E for an X-ray.
However, he discovered after raising complaints and accessing his son’s patient notes that the black eyes were not recorded in an accident report, just injuries to his jaw.
The cause of the jaw injury was put on the notes as self abuse, which Mr Overend told the inquiry he did not have a problem with, but queried why the black eyes were not in the notes.
He detailed another incident in 1995, when Michael was 15, and came home “completely doped up”.
He said they would have had Michael home two or three times a week and had had their bungalow specially adapted for his needs.
“He loved his family, hugging and kissing them, he sat there, his head down like that … you’d have thought he was drunk.
“He couldn’t even hold a sandwich, he was like that for a couple of days … he was just on a different planet basically,” he said.
Mr Overend said this went on for “several weeks”, and only stopped after he complained.
“Michael had a consultant psychiatrist, an absolute gentleman, he was a godsend … he wouldn’t have sanctioned anything like that … I don’t know how it happened,” he said.
“It did change … (I) told them not taking him home til it’s sorted … it seemed to get sorted out.
On another occasion, Mr Overend said he and his wife grew suspicious by a report on Michael doing well in the hospital.
He said he went up the next day to find Michael “lying on the floor, crying and sobbing”.
“Michael didn’t cry.
“That was about the third time I saw Michael cry in my life, it was heart breaking,” he said, adding a staff member told him: “he’s been like that for three days”.
Mr Overend said he believed a seizure might have been working on him or an infection.
“We had been told 24 hours before that Michael was great, eating. I knew it wasn’t Michael, he added.
Mr Overend said he met with the Mental Health Commission in June 1999, but felt their concerns were dismissed.
He also met with senior staff at Muckamore.
In 2018, the Belfast Health Trust, which ran the hospital, apologised to Muckamore patients and their families.
Mr Overend dismissed the apology “for something they haven’t admitted happened”, saying it “rings very hollow” for him.
He said his son is now in a nursing facility close to where the family lives and is safe.
He said his son’s human rights were abused at Muckamore Abbey Hospital
The hospital, for adults with severe learning disabilities and mental health needs, has been at the centre of the UK’s largest police investigation into the alleged abuse of vulnerable adults.
A number of people are to be prosecuted.
The inquiry has been sitting in public sessions in recent weeks.
It has now risen for the summer months and is set to resume in early September. | https://www.thecourier.co.uk/news/uk-world/3466660/muckamore-known-as-a-place-to-be-feared-inquiry-hears/ | 2022-07-06T20:39:35Z | https://www.thecourier.co.uk/news/uk-world/3466660/muckamore-known-as-a-place-to-be-feared-inquiry-hears/ | true |
Australia begins bilateral talks with New Zealand on treaty and reconciliation with First Nations people
Minister for Indigenous Australians Linda Burney will hold her first bilateral talks today with the New Zealand Minister for Māori Development, Willie Jackson.
Key points:
- The new Indigenous Australians Minister begins her first round of talks with New Zealand today
- Treaty and reconciliation are on the agenda for discussion
- Linda Burney will also join a meeting of the two nations' prime ministers
Ms Burney is expected to discuss a range of issues with Mr Jackson, including New Zealand's approach to treaty and reconciliation with Māori people, the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and business partnerships.
The ministers will collaborate and share experiences on policy making for First Nations and Māori people, and how to advance Indigenous rights within their respective countries.
Leaders from the Indigenous and Māori business sectors will also be attending, with a view to discussing potential partnerships between the two nations.
Australia taking notes on New Zealand's treaty process
The rights of the Māori people in New Zealand have been recognised since 1840, when Māori chiefs signed the Treaty of Waitangi.
The treaty promised to give Māori people self-determination over their lands and resources while giving the British Crown the authority to govern.
Today, the treaty is not recognised as a part of New Zealand law, except where it is referred to in acts of parliament.
In Australia, there are currently no treaties between Indigenous people and the government, but Victoria, Queensland and the Northern Territory have all started the process of establishing state-based treaties.
The federal government has committed to implementing the Uluru Statement from the Heart in full, including a constitutionally enshrined 'voice to parliament' and establishing a Makarrata Commission, which would oversee a truth-telling and treaty process.
In New Zealand, the treaty is now used as part of the Waitangi Tribunal, which acts as a permanent commission of inquiry on Māori rights.
The commission hears claims on Māori business and advises government on language preservation, land rights and cultural protections.
Critics say the protection of Māori rights outlined by the treaty is largely dependent on political will and often inconsistent, and the power of the Waitangi Tribunal is too limited.
The tribunal has consistently advised that Māori people be given foreshore and seabed rights, but successive governments in New Zealand have ignored the recommendation.
The Waitangi Tribunal could be viewed as a model of how a Voice and Makarrata commission might proceed, but Indigenous people are concerned it could also be a model of how it could fail to adequately protect them.
United Nations declaration to be discussed
Also on the agenda for Ms Burney and Mr Jackson will be progressing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP).
The declaration outlines the minimum standards for the survival, dignity, and well-being of Indigenous people around the world.
Despite initially voting against the declaration in 2007, Australia adopted UNDRIP in 2009 and New Zealand in 2010.
Last year, Mr Jackson announced a national plan was being developed to implement the UNDRIP framework in New Zealand and monitor improvements.
In Australia, progress on UNDRIP had largely stalled, but two bills introduced by Greens Senator Lidia Thorpe earlier this year have relaunched the push to see the framework fully implemented.
An inquiry into the application of the framework in Australia will be established, and Senator Thorpe has also introduced a bill to ensure the government complies with the declaration.
Ms Burney will also join Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in his meeting with New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Friday.
Ms Ardern has been in Australia since Monday as part of a trade mission, visiting Melbourne and Sydney accompanied by a delegation of more than 30 New Zealand businesses.
Friday will be the second meeting between Mr Albanese and Ms Ardern since the May election. | https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-07-07/australia-begins-bilateral-treaty-talks-with-nz/101213612 | 2022-07-06T20:42:12Z | https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-07-07/australia-begins-bilateral-treaty-talks-with-nz/101213612 | true |
We interviewed Tia Mowry because we think you'll like her picks at these prices. Tia is a paid spokesperson for Amazon. E! has affiliate relationships, so we may get a commission if you purchase something through our links. Items are sold by the retailer, not E!. Prices are accurate as of publish time.
Strategic shoppers are counting down until Amazon Prime Day 2022, and Tia Mowry is one of those people looking forward to the major discounts. She is a loyal Amazon shopper, who told E!, "Amazon is the easiest and most convenient way to shop. As a creator, an entrepreneur and a mom, I am constantly shopping for clothes, home necessities, beauty products, you name it! Amazon makes shopping quick and easy. Their selection of products is unbeatable and the prices are great."
Another reason that Tia loves Amazon is that the platform is a great way to shop small businesses, including some picks from Tia. she explained, "I know first-hand how difficult it can be to own and operate a small business. I really appreciate how amazing Amazon is to small businesses and how they supportive they are to entrepreneurs and artisans."
In an exclusive E! interview, Tia shared some her favorite Prime Day picks from small businesses and she explained why these products are must-haves.
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This Prime Day, Amazon is once again putting a special emphasis on Small Businesses with their Prime Day Small Business Sweepstakes. From June 21 through July 11 Amazon will offer Prime members the chance to win big by supporting small businesses. For every $1 spent on eligible small business products, customers will receive a chance to win epic prizes. Prizes include a pre-game experience and tickets to Super Bowl LVII, tickets to a special New York City screening and cast meet-and-greet for Prime Video's upcoming The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power series, and Amazon gift cards. This promotion is fully funded by Amazon to connect customers with innovators, artisans, and local entrepreneurs.
To learn more about the contest, click here.
Tia Mowry's Amazon Picks from Small Businesses
Crafts and the City Reusable Cotton Pads for Face- 20 Pack
"I really dislike being wasteful, so if I can use a product that is reusable and more sustainable, I will. These pads are gentle, exfoliating and easy to use. They are well-made and can be machine washed so I use them, toss them in the wash and then reuse!"
Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kandi Burruss recommended these reusable cotton pads.
FootNanny Starter Kit Bundle
"I'm all about equal opportunity self-care! Especially now in the summer, I work this into my shower routine and my feet feel super soft and smooth ready for sandals. I also love that FootNanny is a Black-owned, female-owned business. I love supporting diverse, female entrepreneurs!"
Easy Peasie Vegetable Powder Blends- Non-GMO Dried Ground Veggie Sprinkles for Meals and Smoothies (3-Pack: Green, Red, and Natural)
"Small businesses always have the most brilliant ideas and I'm obsessed with this one! These Easy Peasie Vegetable Powders are the perfect way for me to sneak veggies into all my kids' meals. I put it on their lunches, bring it out to restaurants – I'll do what I have to do to make sure they get their vegetables!"
Nadean Designs Raw Black Tourmaline Prong Stud Earrings
"Jewelry is really such a beautiful way to elevate any outfit. I think these earrings are so stunning and the fact that no two are alike is just really cool and special. They make such a great gift– I have a pair, but have also bought pairs for friends and family."
Crafts and the City Luxury Shower Steamers Aromatherapy Gift Set
"I have to say that self-care is so important. If I've had a stressful day, nothing chills me out and eases my mind like a warm shower before bed with one of these aromatherapy shower bombs. I love that it can be used in the shower— that's so unique and is perfect for business travel or a quick self-care sesh! We have to shower every day, why not add a little self-care?"
Nadean Designs Evil Eye Necklace Protection Disc Pendant Medallion
"Good vibes only!! There's so much negativity in the world so I will take all the protection and positive energy I can get. This evil eye necklace is really beautiful and it's handmade which just makes it so special."
Pela iPhone Case and AirPod Case
"It's so cool that the iPhone and AirPod case are plant based and sustainable. The case is made from flax plants, which create natural shock absorption. That's perfect for me since my kids are always playing with my phone and dropping it! What's really cool is that when you're ready for a new case, you can send it back to Pela and they'll use the materials to create something new."
This phone case comes in several colorways with options for the iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Mini, iPhone 13 Max, and the iPhone 13 Pro. The AirPod cases come in lavender, green, and black with options for the AirPod and AirPod Pro models.
If you're looking for more shopping picks from Tia, she shared her kitchen must-haves. | https://www.eonline.com/ca/news/1337016/tia-mowry-amazon-prime-day?cmpid=rss-000000-rssfeed-365-topstories&utm_source=eonline&utm_medium=rssfeeds&utm_campaign=rss_topstories | 2022-07-06T20:42:46Z | https://www.eonline.com/ca/news/1337016/tia-mowry-amazon-prime-day?cmpid=rss-000000-rssfeed-365-topstories&utm_source=eonline&utm_medium=rssfeeds&utm_campaign=rss_topstories | true |
WASHINGTON (WHTM) – Western Union is returning millions of dollars to fraud victims through a two-phase remission compensation process.
According to the Department of Justice, in 2017, Western Union entered into a deferred prosecution agreement (DPA) with the Department of Justice and agreed to forfeit $586 million. The Justice Department has already distributed more than $366 million to over 148,000 victims.
Because funds are still available, the Justice Department is relaunching the petition process for those who may have been impacted but didn’t submit a petition before.
If you sent a money transfer through Western Union between January 1, 2004, and January 19, 2017, and were a victim of fraud, you can file a petition online to receive compensation. That petition form can be found here.
You have until August 31 to file a petition.
More information regarding the remission process – including eligibility criteria, updates, and frequently asked questions – is available at the remission website or by calling 1-855-786-1048.
Federal authorities say scammers targeted customers, especially seniors, with various scams, convincing victims to send money through Western Union. The Justice Department found three main scams were used: the ‘grandparent scam,’ in which fraudsters pretended to be a victim’s relative in immediate need of money; lottery and sweepstake scams, where victims were told they had won a prize, but needed to pay fees like taxes to get the prize; and romance scams in which suspects posed as online love interests and asked a victim for money in order to visit them or for some other reason.
As part of the DPA, Western Union “acknowledged responsibility for its criminal conduct, which included violations of the Bank Secrecy Act and aiding and abetting wire fraud, and agreed to forfeit $586 million, which has been made available to compensate victims of an international consumer fraud scheme.”
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INSIDE A COAL MINE, Ukraine — A little more than 4 miles into a mine, in the newfound relative comfort of being over 1,000 feet underground, eastern Ukrainian coal miners position a drill bit on a dark rock wall.
A series of beeps echoes in the dimly lit tunnel, hydraulics hum and the spiked spherical bit spins into a blur before it brushes the wall, filling the cavern with a cloud of thick, muting dust.
This is Ukraine's "energy front line," says Aliona Samarska, an employee of the privately owned coal mine. NPR is not using the mine's name or location for security reasons. Despite mining's own familiar dangers, Samarska says many miners say they feel safer underground. And this front line could be just as critical to the war effort, Ukrainian officials say, as the artillery-lined trenches being dug into the country's surface.
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has become a brutal war of attrition that Western military analysts warn could last for months or years. While Ukraine focuses on immediate needs like stalling Russia's slow advance in the east and finding export routes for spoiling grain, there are also growing concerns about the coming winter — the next heating season — when the tens of millions of Ukrainians who are still in the country will need electricity to warm their homes.
"This will indeed be the most difficult winter of all the years of independence," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy recently warned in a video address.
It's a heating season Russian President Vladimir Putin is looking to weaponize, says German Galushchenko, Ukraine's energy minister. He says Russian forces have repeatedly targeted energy infrastructure in the more than four months since they launched a full-scale invasion. "If we are talking about the long-term war, it makes sense they should target this because they know that we are preparing for the next heating season," he says.
Oil and gas pipelines have been shut off or destroyed. Imports from Russia and Belarus have been stopped. Fuel shortages in the country are already stymieing travel.
To alleviate the coming crunch, Ukrainian authorities have put a pause on all oil, coal and gas exports from the country. Energy sources are being reserved for domestic use. And there are talks of expanding coal extraction, where possible, to meet the coming demand. That's despite prewar efforts to decarbonize the country's economy to reduce harmful gas emissions that cause climate change.
"In the long-term of course we should follow this green course and the Paris agreement and all of this," Galushchenko says.
But right now, he says, "our general strategy is to provide Ukraine with the necessary energy resources it needs."
Miners in eastern Ukraine, who have long watched their industry erode, see the shift in rhetoric and renewed focus on coal as an opportunity.
Leading Western economies have vowed to move away from Russian energy and are hitting Moscow with hefty sanctions over its invasion of Ukraine.
"I believe that the demand for coal in the whole world will increase," says Oleksander Aksonov, the lead engineer of this mine in eastern Ukraine, as he stands in the harsh light of a headlamp at the end of a tunnel. "Due to the sanctions [on Russia], the import of oil is limited now so coal will be in high demand."
He adds, "Providing Ukraine with power is on our shoulders now."
Global coal production is on the rise
The burning of coal, a carbon-rich fossil fuel, is the single largest source of climate-warming emissions in the world. Scientists and world leaders have pledged to phase it out, "consigning coal to history," but even before Russia's invasion, the global demand for coal was rising.
Spurred by surging electricity use following pandemic lockdowns and limited supplies of natural gas, coal production and pollution jumped sharply in 2021. Then came Russia's invasion and the European Union's ban on most Russian oil imports.
Russia was the world's largest exporter of fossil fuels in 2021, according to the International Energy Agency. Many of those exports went to Europe. And there are concerns Russia may be looking to use that dependence to gain "leverage" in international talks as winter draws nearer, Fatih Birol, the head of the IEA, told the Financial Times in June.
To brace themselves for the winter ahead, European countries, including Germany, Poland, Italy and the Netherlands, have announced plans to resurrect old coal plants. Britain recently announced it may keep some coal plants, slated for closure later this year, open longer.
In Ukraine, which has the sixth-largest coal reserves in the world, the situation is complicated by Russian forces' repeated attacks on its rail infrastructure; the fact that they occupy a Ukrainian nuclear power plant — Europe's largest; and their territorial gains in the country's coal-rich east.
Ninety percent of Ukraine's coal is believed to be in the Donets coal basin — the Donbas — where slag heaps dot the pancake-flat landscape like little mountains and elevator towers, reaching skyward, are still sometimes adorned with the Soviet star.
Prior to the outbreak of armed fighting in 2014, there were 227 coal mines in eastern Ukraine, according to a report by the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, an intergovernmental organization. More than 80% of them have since fallen under Russian occupation.
"Mines are the most important thing here," says Aleksandr, a 62-year-old retired miner in Dobropillia, a town in the Donetsk Oblast. He asks not to use his last name because of Russia's recent military advances in the area.
His apartment building sits next to a massive mound of slag and a mine where operations briefly stopped in April. He doesn't flinch as an air raid siren starts to blare.
"If we stop producing coal," he says, "these towns will die."
"The climate crisis and this war have the same roots"
Despite its history and regional importance, Ukraine's coal industry has been on a similar decline to coal mining in the United States.
Total Ukrainian production dropped from a 174 million tons in 1986 to a record low of 24 million tons in 2020, according to the London-based data analysis firm CEIC Data.
Unprofitable mines have been shuttered or privatized. Pay for miners has been cut. Efforts were underway before the most recent invasion to help transition Ukrainian coal communities away from the heavy polluting industry and to keep towns alive.
"Not long before the war we had the concept of a just transition being approved on the state level," says Iryna Holovko, a board member at the Center for Environmental Initiatives Ecoaction, a Kyiv-based nonprofit. "And now the priority is on internal extraction, which is absolute nonsense."
During last year's international climate conference in Glasgow, Scotland, Ukraine promised to stop burning coal by the year 2035, shifting instead to nuclear, renewable energy sources and natural gas.
Holovko is worried that Russia's invasion and Ukraine's immediate response put that in doubt, and that new investments in Ukrainian fossil fuel resources will give them a longer life.
"The war has shown the risks connected with fossil fuels, which are actually powering Putin's war machine," she says. "The climate crisis and this war have the same roots."
Ukraine's Energy Ministry says it will continue to pursue green energy sources. Galushchenko, the energy minister, says an agreement has already been made with the U.S.-based Westinghouse Electric Company to build new nuclear plants in Ukraine as soon as the fighting stops.
In the immediate-term though, Ukrainian mines are expected to play an increased role in providing thermal and steel-making coal, much of which was imported prior to Russia's invasion.
At a bus station in Pokrovsk, near the front lines and the Russian-backed separatist Donetsk region, a crowd of coal miners smoke cigarettes and wait for a bus to pick them up for a 12-hour shift.
Valerie Ivaniv checks his phone.
"It's really scary to go to the mine because you don't know what's going to happen with your family," he says. "I feel safer. I work [almost 4,000 feet] underground. But there's no mobile communication. That's why you worry for people on the surface."
The work is grueling, he says. Temperatures at the bottom of the mine are often around 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
But the coal they extract, he says, "is the best in the world." It's metallurgical coal — coking coal, critical for the production of steel.
And steel will be needed in Ukraine, Ivaniv says, to rebuild.
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WFO SHREVEPORT Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Thursday, July 7, 2022
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HEAT ADVISORY
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
213 PM CDT Wed Jul 6 2022
...HEAT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 108.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Louisiana,
southeast Oklahoma, south central and southwest Arkansas and
east and northeast Texas.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses to occur.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.
Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of north central
Armstrong, southeastern Carson and west central Gray Counties through
245 PM CDT...
At 213 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles northeast of Claude, moving northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of north central
Armstrong, southeastern Carson and west central Gray Counties.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
LAT...LON 3509 10127 3516 10143 3525 10144 3549 10127
3530 10098
TIME...MOT...LOC 1913Z 222DEG 13KT 3523 10129
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH
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