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SEATTLE, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PitchBook, the premier data provider for the private and public equity markets, today announced it was ranked 10th on LinkedIn's 2022 Top Companies Industry Edition List in financial services. The 2022 Industry Edition Lists highlight top companies for professionals to grow their careers in nine different industries, leveraging exclusive LinkedIn data. Companies are evaluated for the LinkedIn Top Companies lists based on seven pillars which include the ability to advance, skills growth, company stability, external opportunity, company affinity, gender diversity and educational background. To be eligible, companies must have at least 500 employees and less than ten percent attrition during the methodology time period of May 1, 2021 through April 30, 2022.
"I've always said the best thing about PitchBook is the people. This ranking would not be possible without our incredible teams working hard every single day to help our customers win," said John Gabbert, founder and CEO of PitchBook. "As we continue to grow, we will continue to be intentional in building and fostering a workplace culture that centers around embracing and driving change, inclusion, excellence and having fun along the way."
PitchBook has over 850 employees in the US and 1,500 employees globally across offices in London, New York, San Francisco and Hong Kong. PitchBook is the company behind the PitchBook Platform, an easy-to-use, all-in-one research and analysis workstation for investment and research professionals – including VC and PE firms, corporate development teams, investment banks, LPs, lenders, law firms and accounting firms.
For more information about joining the PitchBook team, click here.
About PitchBook
PitchBook is a financial data and software company that provides transparency into the capital markets to help professionals discover and execute opportunities with confidence and efficiency. PitchBook collects and analyzes detailed data on the entire venture capital, private equity and M&A landscape—including public and private companies, investors, funds, investments, exits and people. The company's data and analysis are available through the PitchBook Platform, industry news and in-depth reports. Founded in 2007, PitchBook has offices in Seattle, San Francisco, New York, London and Hong Kong and serves more than 70,000 professionals around the world. In 2016, Morningstar acquired PitchBook, which now operates as an independent subsidiary.
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How Much Long Island City Can I Afford If the Monthly Property tax Is X and my After 5.0% Income Tax is\nThe costing factor will determine afford ability more easily on homes then Condo' and you cannot determine monthlies using this figure with 80-year and FHA Mortgat rates that' have changed every three hours. But It is interesting enough if someone has no after expenses, such As car costs\n.It may still determine what Six Kentucky Wildcats have been inducted into the UK Athletics Hall of Fame. Keith Farmer and Maggie Davis unveiled the selections on Thursday's episode of BBN Tonight along with Kentucky Athletics Director, Mitch Barnhart.
Keenan Burton was one of the best wide receivers and kickoff returners in UK football history. He finished his career second in program history in receiving yards and receiving touchdowns and fourth in school history in pass receptions.
He was also a three-time All-SEC honoree, and Burton was on multiple academic and community-service related teams throughout his college career. His contributions helped the UK football team win the Music City Bowl in both 2006 and '07.
Dezerea Bryant was a star with the UK track and field team, bringing home two NCAA Championship titles in the 200 meter dash. Byrant was a 5-time NCAA medalist, a 9-time All-American, and she previously held the NCAA outdoor record in the 200m race with a time of 22.18.
After going pro, Bryant continued to dominate, winning the 2019 U.S. Championship title in the 200 meter dash and running in the winning 4x100 meter race at the 2019 World Relays.
Derek Bryant was the first African American baseball player in UK Athletics history, and he finished his Kentucky career as a 2-time All-SEC honoree, with a career batting average of .369.
The Henry Clay High School alumni was drafted by the Oakland A's in 1973, where he played until 1981. After that, Bryant moved to the Mexican Professional League, as a player and a manager. He is also a member of that league's Hall of Fame.
Kelsey Nunley-Moore pitched Kentucky softball to its appearance in the Women's College World Series in 2014, and she remains UK's record holder in appearances, innings pitched, ERA, wins and saves.
In 2016, Nunley-Moore was named a First-team All-American and the SEC Pitcher of the Year, all on her way to becoming the highest draft pick in program history. She was selected fifth overall by the USSSA Pride. Nunley-Moore continues to be involved in the sport as a high school coach.
Mike Lyden was the UK diving coach from 1993 to 2008. He was the NCAA's women's diving coach of the year in 1996 and was the SEC's diving coach of the year a remarkable 12 times throughout his career.
Lyden coached 12 wildcats to 49 All-America selections, including: Kentucky's first diving All-American, Tina Johnson, UK's first single-season, 3-time All-American, Clayton Moss, and the program's first national champion, Taryn Ignacio. Under Coach Lyden's watch, Kentucky's women divers sweep the SEC championships in 2005, winning on all three boards in unprecedented fashion.
Lyden passed away in 2008 at the age of 51. For his "call to the hall," AD Mitch Barnhart talked with Lyden's wife, Emily.
Jim Andrews helped lead the UK men's basketball team to SEC Championships all three years he was on the varsity team, 1970-73, when freshmen were ineligible.
Those teams also made three consecutive trips to the NCAA Tournament, where they advanced to the Elite Eight, twice.
Andrews is the most-recent Wildcat to average 20 points and ten rebounds per game over two full seasons - only three other Cats have ever done that: Dan Issel, Cotton Nash and Cliff Hagan.
Andrews's 43 career double-doubles rank third in program history.
The new Hall of Famers will be officially inducted during "Hall of Fame weekend" Nov. 10-12.
For the latest on the Wildcats, watch BBN Tonight weeknights at 7:30 p.m. on your official station for Big Blue Nation, LEX 18 News. | https://www.lex18.com/sports/bbn-tonight/six-wildcats-inducted-into-uk-athletics-hall-of-fame | 2022-07-08T00:31:40Z | https://www.lex18.com/sports/bbn-tonight/six-wildcats-inducted-into-uk-athletics-hall-of-fame | true |
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JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Thursday’s high reached 93 degrees which is pretty close to the average high of 92. The average low is 72 this time of year. We are running above normal on rainfall for the month as well. The new drought update is out and is showing much of our area under dry conditions, which should only get worse over the coming days. There is no activity predicted to develop in the tropics over the next 3 to 5 days. Alert Days continue for our area as we have dangerous combinations of heat and humidity Friday and Saturday afternoons and evenings. Expect partly sunny skies with only a slight chance for showers over the next couple of days. The high temperatures will reach the middle 90s and the humidity will place us closer to 110 degrees with the heat index. The excessive heat will subside a little bit Sunday as the chance for showers increases. However, more similar heat will return during next week.
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WFO MIDLAND/ODESSA Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Thursday, July 7, 2022
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FLASH FLOOD WARNING
The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northeastern Culberson County in southwestern Texas...
West Central Reeves County in southwestern Texas...
* Until 945 PM CDT /845 PM MDT/.
* At 636 PM CDT /536 PM MDT/, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms
producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 1.5
inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
mainly rural areas of Northeastern Culberson and West Central
Reeves Counties
This includes the following streams and drainages...
Cottonwood Creek, Salt Creek and Fourmile Draw.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom is on vacation in Montana visiting family.
It was information that the governor’s office appeared loath to disclose. Although the office said June 30 that the governor had left California to spend time with family, it did not until July 5 answer questions about where he was or when specifically he would return, a noticeable difference from communication surrounding other recent out-of-state trips. (A spokesperson said July 5 that Newsom hasn’t yet booked his return trip, but that he will return to California over the weekend and be back in the office on Monday.)
The governor’s office didn’t respond to a question about why that information wasn’t initially shared. But one possible reason could be that Montana is among the 22 states to which California has banned state-funded and state-sponsored travel, citing policies it deems discriminatory to LGBTQ+ people.
Montana is also one of the states Newsom’s office has called out for restricting abortion access. His office said in a June 24 press release that Montana will likely ban the procedure following the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, though local outlets say abortion is likely to remain legal there for the foreseeable future.
Anthony York, Newsom’s senior advisor for communications, told me: “We don’t legislate where people vacation. Never have. The travel ban applies to expending state funds. The Governor’s travel is not being paid for by the state.”
Asked if the state is paying for Newsom’s security while he is in Montana, York said: “We don’t comment or provide details on the governor’s security.”
The parents of Newsom’s wife, First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom, own a ranch in Montana and the couple was married there in 2008, according to the Associated Press.
The reluctance of Newsom’s office to share details about the vacation contrasts sharply with clearer communication surrounding other recent out-of-state trips. And it suggests the governor is aware of the politically perilous optics of vacationing in a red state while he attempts to position himself at the vanguard of the Democratic Party — a strategy praised by columnists in national outlets such as the Washington Post and the Atlantic — and he slams Republican-led states for COVID-19 policies and high crime rates, among other things.
For example, when Newsom and his family departed on vacation for spring break, the governor’s office disclosed that they would be in Central and South America from March 30 to April 12. And last year, when Newsom and his family took a trip for Thanksgiving, the governor’s office shared they would be in Mexico from Nov. 22-28.
Harmeet Dhillon, California’s Republican National Committeewoman, told me in a statement: “At a time when Californians are still living under a two years and counting state of emergency, our gas taxes were raised (again) July 1 to the highest levels in the nation … Gavin Newsom is running campaign ads in better-run states and refusing to tell the taxpayers where he is or when he will return to his overtaxed, under-served constituents. We’d love to know the gas prices and the COVID emergency status where the Governor is. Most Californians can’t afford to take their normal holidays this year, thanks to Gavin Newsom and his party’s lack of leadership of our state.”
Dhillon was referring to the ads that Newsom’s reelection campaign began airing Monday not in California, but in Florida — which is also on the travel ban list. On Tuesday, Newsom’s reelection campaign followed up with a fundraising email whose subject line read simply, “Florida.”
The email reads: “Ron DeSantis (the Republican governor of Florida) likes to talk a lot about ‘freedom.’ He signed a ‘Freedom First Budget.’ His hashtag is #KeepFloridaFree. His team even released a tortuous rock ballad about Florida’s freedom. But the truth is, Freedom is under attack in Florida.”
Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis is serving as acting governor in Newsom’s absence, but it’s unlikely that she will have to take action on any bills. The governor’s office said it isn’t aware of any bills that have a signing deadline this week; according to veteran Sacramento lobbyist Chris Micheli, 55 bills are currently awaiting action on the governor’s desk.
Kounalakis became the first woman to sign a bill into California law during Newsom’s family vacation in March. The bill she signed — which extended statewide pandemic eviction protections for residents waiting for payments from California’s rent relief program — expired on June 30.
Geoffrey Ross, a deputy director for the state Department of Housing and Community Development, told CalMatters’ Manuela Tobias that all eligible rent relief applications had been approved as of July 1. He said the department is still processing about 13,000 applications that are missing documentation or represent an appeal following a denial, and that the state expects to clear all of those pending applications by early August. | https://www.sfexaminer.com/news/gov-gavin-newsom-is-on-vacation-in-montana-a-state-banned-for-california-funded-travel/article_53c370c4-fe08-11ec-81a6-e749a29152d3.html | 2022-07-08T00:35:09Z | https://www.sfexaminer.com/news/gov-gavin-newsom-is-on-vacation-in-montana-a-state-banned-for-california-funded-travel/article_53c370c4-fe08-11ec-81a6-e749a29152d3.html | false |
PENNSYLVANIA (WHTM) – A new law signed by Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf amends the definition of a veteran in Pennsylvania.
Senate Bill 849 changes the definitions related to veterans’ employment preference for veterans discharged because of a medical disability.
Specifically, the bill amends the definition of a “veteran” to include an individual who has served in the armed forces of the United States whose last discharge was due to a disability under conditions other than dishonorable.
“Veteran.” The term includes:
(1) An individual who served, as evidenced by the veteran’s discharge papers or separation documents, or hereafter serves in any of the following:
(i) in the armed forces of the United States, including a reserve component or National Guard, has completed their initial contractual military service obligation and their last discharge or release was under conditions other than dishonorable;
(ii) in the armed forces of the United States, including a reserve component or National Guard, has served during a period of war or armed conflict as determined by the United States Department of Defense, has completed a tour of active duty for purposes other than training, was released from that period of active duty under conditions other than dishonorable and continues to serve; [or]
(iii) in the armed forces of the United States, including a reserve component or National Guard, has completed an initial contractual military service obligation and continues to serve[.]; or
(iv) in the armed forces of the United States, including a reserve component or National Guard, whose last discharge was due to a disability and under conditions other than dishonorable.
(2) An active duty member of the armed forces of the United States who is completing a tour of active duty that is three years or more and is within 90 days of an approved discharge or release, as evidenced by documentation of the projected discharge or release from active duty under conditions other than dishonorable.
The full bill can be read online and will take effect in 60 days. | https://www.pahomepage.com/news/pennsylvania-law-changes-definition-of-a-veteran/ | 2022-07-08T00:42:40Z | https://www.pahomepage.com/news/pennsylvania-law-changes-definition-of-a-veteran/ | true |
NEW YORK and SYDNEY, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Boral Finance Pty Ltd (the "Company"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Boral Limited (ASX:BLD) ("Boral"), announced today the consideration payable as set forth in the table below in respect of the previously announced tender offer (the "Tender Offer") to purchase for cash up to US$300,000,000 aggregate principal amount (the "Maximum Tender Amount") of its outstanding 3.750% Guaranteed Senior Notes due 2028 (the "Notes"). The terms and conditions of the Tender Offer are described in the Offer to Purchase dated June 22, 2022 (the "Offer to Purchase"). The Tender Offer will expire at 11:59 p.m., New York City time, on July 20, 2022, or any other date and time to which the Company extends the Tender Offer (such date and time, as it may be extended, the "Expiration Time"), unless earlier terminated.
The consideration of US$966.47 per US$1,000 principal amount (the "Early Tender Consideration") for Notes validly tendered at or prior to the Early Tender Time (as defined below) and accepted for purchase pursuant to the Tender Offer was determined in the manner described in the Offer to Purchase by reference to the fixed spread for the Notes specified in the table below, plus the yield to maturity based on the bid-side price of the U.S. Treasury Reference Security specified in the table below, calculated as of 10:00 a.m., New York City time, today, and is inclusive of the Early Tender Premium set forth in the table below.
Since the Early Tender Consideration determined as described in the Offer to Purchase is less than US$1,000 per US$1,000 principal amount of Notes, the Early Tender Consideration has been calculated based on the maturity date of May 1, 2028, the stated maturity date for the Notes, and not February 1, 2028, the par call date for the Notes.
Only holders of Notes who validly tendered their Notes at or prior to 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on July 6, 2022 (the "Early Tender Time") are eligible to receive the Early Tender Consideration. In addition, holders whose Notes are purchased in the Tender Offer will receive accrued and unpaid interest from the last interest payment date to, but not including, the applicable settlement date. The Company has elected to pay for Notes validly tendered at or prior to the Early Tender Time and accepted for purchase on July 11, 2022.
Since the principal amount of Notes tendered as of the Early Tender Time exceeded the Maximum Tender Amount, the Notes validly tendered at or prior to the Early Tender Time will be subject to proration as described in the section "The Terms of the Tender Offer—Maximum Tender Amount; Priority of Acceptance; Proration" of the Offer to Purchase. The Company has accepted for purchase an aggregate principal amount of US$300,000,000 of Notes in the Tender Offer using a proration rate of approximately 74.07%. The Company does not anticipate accepting for purchase any Notes validly tendered after the Early Tender Time.
Dealer Manager and Depositary and Information Agent
The Company has appointed Citigroup Global Markets Inc. as dealer manager for the Tender Offer. The Company has retained Global Bondholder Services Corporation as the depositary and information agent for the Tender Offer. For additional information regarding the terms of the Tender Offer, please contact: Citigroup Global Markets Inc. at (800) 558-3745 (toll-free) or 001-212-723-6106 (international). Requests for documents and questions regarding the tendering of securities may be directed to Global Bondholder Services Corporation by telephone at (212) 430-3774 (for banks and brokers only), (855) 654‑2015 (toll-free) or 001‑212‑430-3774 (international), by email at contact@gbsc-usa.com or at www.gbsc-usa.com/boral/ or to the dealer manager at its telephone numbers.
This press release shall not constitute, or form part of, an offer to sell, a solicitation to buy or an offer to purchase or sell any securities. The Tender Offer is being made only pursuant to the Offer to Purchase and only in such jurisdictions as is permitted under applicable law.
Neither the Offer to Purchase nor any disclosure document (as defined in the Australian Corporations Act 2001) in relation to the Notes has been lodged with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, and in Australia, the Tender Offer is only available to persons to whom an offer or invitation can be made without disclosure under Parts 6D.2 or 7.9 of the Australian Corporations Act.
Forward-Looking Statements
This announcement contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are information of a non‑historical nature or which relate to future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties. No assurance can be given that the transactions described herein will be consummated or as to the ultimate terms of any such transactions. The Company and Boral undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information or future events or for any other reason, except as required by applicable law.
About Boral
Founded in 1946, Boral is the largest integrated construction materials business in Australia with operations in all states and territories. It produces and supplies concrete, quarry products, asphalt and cement, to build infrastructure, residential and commercial buildings. As at June 30, 2021, Boral's continuing operations spanned 367 operating sites in Australia and employed approximately 9,700 full-time equivalent employees and contractors.
Boral Limited ABN 13 008 421 761 - PO Box 6041, North Ryde NSW 2113 - www.boral.com
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BALTIMORE (AP) — A man was shot and killed after he swung a baseball bat at a person who cleans windshields at intersections for cash, Baltimore's police commissioner said Thursday.
The 48-year-old man who was shot was driving through an intersection near Baltimore's Inner Harbor in the afternoon when he encountered so-called squeegee workers and had a heated interaction, Commissioner Michael Harrison told reporters.
The man drove through the intersection, parked his car and came back with a baseball bat, Harrison said.
“He swung the bat at one or more of those squeegee workers. In return, one of the squeegee workers pulled out a gun and fired, striking this male victim,” the commissioner said, adding that police didn't know if he hit anyone with the bat.
The man was pronounced dead at a hospital. His name wasn't released.
The workers fled the scene on foot, Harrison said. No arrests had been made as of late afternoon.
A witness told The Baltimore Sun that he saw a squeegee worker shoot the man after he got out of his car with the bat. Cody Bro, who was visiting Baltimore for a convention, said he saw the driver “arguing with one of the squeegee people — the people who squeegee your windows.”
Squeegee workers, also known as squeegee kids, consist mostly of teens from low-income neighborhoods who clean off drivers' windshields at intersections in exchange for money. Some drivers have complained about them. | https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/Man-fatally-shot-after-swinging-bat-at-squeegee-17291295.php | 2022-07-08T00:55:23Z | https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/Man-fatally-shot-after-swinging-bat-at-squeegee-17291295.php | true |
The first bull run in three years took place Thursday at the San Fermín festival in the Spanish city of Pamplona. No one was gored, but several runners took knocks and hard falls as tens of thousands of people reveled in the return of one of Europe's most famous traditional events.Six bulls guided by six tame oxen charged through Pamplona’s streets for around two minutes and 35 seconds without provoking too much carnage among the thousands of observers and participants cramming the course.Several runners were stomped, trampled or shoved to the cobblestone pavement. An animal's horn smacked at least two men in the head, but neither suffered a skewering.The Pamplona hospital said six people were brought in for treatment. They included a 30-year-old American man who fractured his left arm and a 16-year-old Spanish girl who lost part of a finger in the bullring, where a pile-up of runners occurred at the entrance. Four Spanish men between the ages of 19 and 45 also were injured.Ryan Ward, an American tourist from San Diego, California, said the risk of running with the bulls was well worth the rush.“I feel like I need to cry. It’s just so many emotions built up in me, running with ‘mis amigos’ (my friends). I don’t know where they are, I lost everyone,” he said after finishing the bull run unscathed.“It felt like two seconds, it was probably like a minute when I actually had the bulls running by me, but it felt so quick, like a blink and it was gone,” Ward continued. “It’s amazing, incredible, one of the best experiences I’ve ever had.”Thursday's early morning bull run was the first of eight scheduled. The rest of the day usually includes massive drinking, eating and attending cultural events. Eight people were gored during the 2019 festival, the last held before the coronavirus pandemic. Sixteen people have died in bull runs since 1910, most recently in 2009.The bulls that run each morning are killed in the afternoon by professional bullfighters. Animal rights activists have campaigned against the slaughter of the animals, but bullfights are still popular among segments of Spanish society and remain an integral part of the San Fermín festival.The incredibly popular Pamplona festivities were canceled in 2020 and 2021 due to the pandemic.Spain’s strong vaccination program has allowed life to return to more or less normal, but a recent uptick in cases led Pamplona authorities to recommend using face masks when necessary. That said, masks were a very rare sight among the throngs of people packing the city’s square for the official kickoff of the party on Wednesday or during the first bull run.Thousands of men, and some women, participate in the “encierros,” or bull runs, trying to avoid the massive bulls and oxen that thunder along the narrow, twisting cobblestone streets of Pamplona’s old quarter.The course of 956 yards is sprayed with a substance to help prevent the bulls from slipping on the tight corners. The run usually is over within three heart-stopping minutes.Expert bull runners, mostly locals, try to sprint at full steam just in the front of the bull horns before peeling off at the last second. The inexperienced, a group that includes most foreigners, do well enough to scramble out of the way, often ending up in piles of fellow runners.Almost everyone in Pamplona this week wears the traditional white shirt and pants with red sash and neckerchief for the festival.
PAMPLONA, Spain — The first bull run in three years took place Thursday at the San Fermín festival in the Spanish city of Pamplona. No one was gored, but several runners took knocks and hard falls as tens of thousands of people reveled in the return of one of Europe's most famous traditional events.
Six bulls guided by six tame oxen charged through Pamplona’s streets for around two minutes and 35 seconds without provoking too much carnage among the thousands of observers and participants cramming the course.
Several runners were stomped, trampled or shoved to the cobblestone pavement. An animal's horn smacked at least two men in the head, but neither suffered a skewering.
The Pamplona hospital said six people were brought in for treatment. They included a 30-year-old American man who fractured his left arm and a 16-year-old Spanish girl who lost part of a finger in the bullring, where a pile-up of runners occurred at the entrance. Four Spanish men between the ages of 19 and 45 also were injured.
Ryan Ward, an American tourist from San Diego, California, said the risk of running with the bulls was well worth the rush.
Alvaro Barrientos
People run through the streets with fighting bulls and steers during the first day of the running of the bulls at the San Fermin Festival in Pamplona, northern Spain, Thursday, July 7, 2022.
“I feel like I need to cry. It’s just so many emotions built up in me, running with ‘mis amigos’ (my friends). I don’t know where they are, I lost everyone,” he said after finishing the bull run unscathed.
“It felt like two seconds, it was probably like a minute when I actually had the bulls running by me, but it felt so quick, like a blink and it was gone,” Ward continued. “It’s amazing, incredible, one of the best experiences I’ve ever had.”
Thursday's early morning bull run was the first of eight scheduled. The rest of the day usually includes massive drinking, eating and attending cultural events.
Eight people were gored during the 2019 festival, the last held before the coronavirus pandemic. Sixteen people have died in bull runs since 1910, most recently in 2009.
The bulls that run each morning are killed in the afternoon by professional bullfighters. Animal rights activists have campaigned against the slaughter of the animals, but bullfights are still popular among segments of Spanish society and remain an integral part of the San Fermín festival.
The incredibly popular Pamplona festivities were canceled in 2020 and 2021 due to the pandemic.
Spain’s strong vaccination program has allowed life to return to more or less normal, but a recent uptick in cases led Pamplona authorities to recommend using face masks when necessary. That said, masks were a very rare sight among the throngs of people packing the city’s square for the official kickoff of the party on Wednesday or during the first bull run.
Thousands of men, and some women, participate in the “encierros,” or bull runs, trying to avoid the massive bulls and oxen that thunder along the narrow, twisting cobblestone streets of Pamplona’s old quarter.
Alvaro Barrientos
People run through the streets ahead of fighting bulls and steers during the first day of the running of the bulls at the San Fermin Festival in Pamplona, northern Spain, Thursday, July 7, 2022.
The course of 956 yards is sprayed with a substance to help prevent the bulls from slipping on the tight corners. The run usually is over within three heart-stopping minutes.
Expert bull runners, mostly locals, try to sprint at full steam just in the front of the bull horns before peeling off at the last second. The inexperienced, a group that includes most foreigners, do well enough to scramble out of the way, often ending up in piles of fellow runners.
Almost everyone in Pamplona this week wears the traditional white shirt and pants with red sash and neckerchief for the festival. | https://www.4029tv.com/article/running-of-the-bulls-2022/40549736 | 2022-07-08T00:58:24Z | https://www.4029tv.com/article/running-of-the-bulls-2022/40549736 | true |
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Blue Jays' Kikuchi placed on IL with neck strain
The Toronto Blue Jays have placed left-handed pitcher Yusei Kikuchi on the 15-day injured list with a neck strain, the team announced on Thursday.
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The Toronto Blue Jays have placed left-handed pitcher Yusei Kikuchi on the 15-day injured list with a neck strain, the team announced on Thursday.
Kikuchi, who is 31 years old and in his first year of a three-year deal signed with the Blue Jays this off-season, has a 5.12 earned run average in 16 starts for his new club so far.
The Morioka, Japan native has struggled with his command often this season. He currently leads the American League in walks issued, with 41 in 65 innings pitched.
In a corresponding move, the Blue Jays promoted Max Castillo to the major league roster. Castillo has appeared in four games this season for Toronto, with a 2.16 ERA in 8.1 innings pitched.
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Shaina Hurley is a married lady! The Love Is Blind star tied the knot with fiancé Christos Lardakis in Chicago on Saturday, TMZ reported citing witnesses.
According to the website, the couple became wife and husband inside a courthouse with only Lardakis' daughter and a friend in attendance. In photos published by TMZ, the bride sported a white wrap dress and fascinator for the special occasion while the groom opted for a gray suit.
However, this apparently isn't the only chapter in their wedding story. The outlet reports the couple is reportedly heading to Greece this month, where they will have a bigger bash with loved ones.
Before saying yes to Lardakis, fans watched Hurley's ill-fated engagement to Kyle Abrams unravel on the second season of Love Is Blind in February.
"At the end of the day, I should have said, 'No,' and stuck to my gut and I didn't," Hurley told ET. "I completely regret that because I could have avoided a lot further messiness and drama. I'm working on it. And it goes back to my people-pleasing and I didn't want to hurt him. And at the end of the day, he ended up getting hurt."
As for her depiction on the hit Netflix show, she urged fans to consider the genre.
"What was portrayed is not who I am. I am not a home wrecker," she said. "I feel that people should just understand and take it in that this is reality television, and if they wanted something more, just watch a documentary."
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After seizing Ukraine’s Luhansk province, Russian forces pound Donetsk
Russian shelling killed at least eight people in Ukraine over the past 24 hours and wounded 25 more, Ukrainian officials said Wednesday. Pro-Russia separatists said attacks by Ukrainian forces killed four civilians.
The Ukrainian presidential office said Russian forces targeted cities and villages in southeast Ukraine, with most civilian casualties occurring in eastern Donetsk province, where Russia has stepped up its offensive in recent days.
Gov. Pavlo Kyrylenko said in a Telegram post that two people died in the city of Avdiivka, which is located in the center of the province, and the Donetsk cities of Slovyansk, Krasnohorivka and Kurakhove each reported one civilian killed.
“Every crime will be punished,” he wrote.
Kyrylenko urged the province’s more than 350,000 remaining residents to flee late Tuesday, saying that evacuating Donetsk was necessary to save lives and allow the Ukrainian army to put up a better defense against the Russian advance.
Donetsk is part of the Donbas, a mostly Russian-speaking industrial area where Ukraine’s most experienced soldiers are concentrated. Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday declared the complete seizure of the region’s other province, Luhansk, after Ukrainian troops withdrew from the last city under their control.
Moscow’s military victory in Ukraine’s Luhansk province came at a steep price, which has possibly put its strength for a new offensive in doubt.
But Luhansk Gov. Serhiy Haidai denied Wednesday that the Russians had completely captured the province. Heavy fighting continued in villages around Lysychansk, the city Ukrainians soldiers withdrew from and which Russian troops took Sunday, he said.
“The Russians have paid a high price, but the Luhansk region is not fully captured by the Russian army,” Haidai said. “Some settlements have been overrun by each side several times already.”
He accused Russian forces of scorched earth tactics, “burning down and destroying everything on their way.”
Up to 15,000 residents remain in Lysychansk and some 8,000 in the nearby city of Severodonetsk, which Russian and separatist fighters seized last month, Haidai said.
Ukrainian soldiers returning from the front in eastern Ukraine’s Donbas describe the situation there as apocalyptic in the fight against Russia.
Pro-Russian separatists have fought Ukrainian forces and controlled much of the Donbas for eight years. Before Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, Putin recognized the independence of the two self-proclaimed separatist republics in the region.
Separatist authorities in Donetsk said Wednesday that four civilians were killed and another 14 were wounded in Ukrainian shelling over the past 24 hours. News reports said shelling hit an ammunition depot Tuesday, triggering massive explosions.
Since Russian forces failed to make inroads in capturing Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital, Moscow has concentrated its offensive on seizing the remaining Ukrainian-held areas of the Donbas.
To the north of Donetsk, Russian forces also hit Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city, with missile strikes overnight, the Kharkiv regional governor said Wednesday on Telegram.
Hundreds gather in Ukraine’s capital to mourn a well-known activist who took up arms against Russia’s invasion and was killed.
Three districts of the city were targeted, Gov. Oleh Sinegubov said. One person was killed, and three people, including a toddler, sustained injuries, according to the governor.
A missile struck a building where military registration takes place. A government building next door remained intact, and people just steps away glanced at the wreckage in passing.
Closer to the front line and in a more abandoned district of the city, first responders crunched through the debris of another overnight attack on the national teaching university in Kharkiv. Pages of dusty textbooks flapped in the breeze.
The attacks indicated that the city, which is located close to the Russian border, is unlikely to get a reprieve as the war grinds on in its fifth month.
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Russia’s Defense Ministry said its air force killed up to 100 Ukrainian troops and destroyed four armored vehicles in Kkarkiv.
The ministry’s chief spokesman, Igor Konashenkov, said air-launched high-precision missiles also destroyed two HIMARS multiple-launch rocket systems the U.S. sent to Ukraine. He said ammunition warehouses also were destroyed in Donetsk, while a Ukrainian air-defense radar and a camp housing foreign fighters were hit in southern Ukraine’s Mykolaiv region.
Also Wednesday, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the 27-nation European Union needs to make emergency plans to prepare for a complete cutoff of Russian gas in the wake of the Kremlin’s war in Ukraine. The EU has already imposed sanctions on Russia, including on some energy supplies, and is trying to find other fuel sources, but Von der Leyen said the bloc needed to be ready for shock disruptions by Moscow.
And EU lawmakers voted to support a plan by the bloc’s executive commission to include natural gas and nuclear power in its list of sustainable activities. Environmentalists accused the EU of “greenwashing.” One argument for rejecting the proposal was that it could boost gas sales that benefit Russia. The commission said it had a letter from the Ukrainian government backing its stance.
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LONDON (AP) — Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced his resignation Thursday after droves of top government officials quit over the latest scandal to engulf him, marking an end to three tumultuous years in which he tried to bluster his way through one ethical lapse after another.
Months of defiance ended almost with a shrug as Johnson stood outside No. 10 Downing St. and conceded that his party wanted him gone.
“Them’s the breaks,” he said.
The brash, 58-year-old politician who took Britain out of the European Union and steered it through COVID-19 and the war in Ukraine was brought down by one scandal too many — this one involving his appointment of a politician who had been accused of sexual misconduct.
The messiest of prime ministers did not leave cleanly. Johnson stepped down immediately as Conservative Party leader but said he would remain as prime minister until the party chooses his successor. The timetable for that process will be announced next week. The last leadership contest took six weeks.
But many want him to go now, with some Conservative politicians expressing fear he could do mischief even as a caretaker prime minister.
“It’s very difficult to see how Boris Johnson, given the character that he is, is going to be able to govern for three months in quiet humility and contrition,” said George Freeman, who resigned as science minister on Thursday.
Among the possible candidates to succeed Johnson: former Health Secretary Sajid Javid, former Treasury chief Rishi Sunak, Foreign Secretary Liz Truss and Defense Secretary Ben Wallace.
About 50 Cabinet secretaries, ministers and lower-level officials quit the government over the past few days because of the latest scandal, often castigating the prime minister as lacking integrity.
The mass resignations stalled the business of some parliamentary committees because there were no ministers available to speak on the government’s behalf.
Johnson clung to power for days, defiantly telling lawmakers on Wednesday that he had a “colossal mandate” from the voters and intended to get on with the business of governing.
But he was forced to concede defeat Thursday morning after one of his closest allies, newly appointed Treasury chief Nadhim Zahawi, publicly told him to resign for the good of the country.
“In the last few days, I tried to persuade my colleagues that it would be eccentric to change governments when we’re delivering so much and when we have such a vast mandate,” Johnson said. “I regret not to have been successful in those arguments, and of course it’s painful not to be able to see through so many ideas and projects myself.’’
He said it is “clearly now the will of the parliamentary Conservative Party that there should be a new leader of that party and therefore a new prime minister.”
Critics said the speech showed Johnson, to the end, refusing to take responsibility for or admit his mistakes.
Many Britons reacted to news of his resignation with relief and surprise, given his habit of digging in.
“It felt like he can just keep on going and keep on ignoring it, so I was bit surprised this morning when saw it on my phone,” Himmat Dalyway, an investment trader in his 20s, said outside an Underground station in London. “Are you still 100% sure that he is going?″
As Johnson gathered his cobbled-together Cabinet for a meeting after his resignation announcement, he promised not to rock the boat in his remaining weeks. He told members the government would not “seek to implement new policies or make major changes of direction.”
It was a humiliating defeat for Johnson, who not only pulled off Brexit but was also credited with rolling out one of the world’s most successful mass vaccination campaigns to combat COVID-19.
But the perpetually rumpled, shaggy-haired leader known for answering his critics with bombast and bluster was also dogged by allegations he behaved as if the rules did not apply to him.
He managed to remain in power despite accusations that he was too close to party donors, that he protected supporters from bullying and corruption allegations, and that he misled Parliament about government office parties that broke COVID-19 lockdown rules.
When allegations of Downing Street parties emerged, Johnson told lawmakers “there was no party” and no rules were broken. But when photos of the prime minister raising a glass in front of a group of people surfaced, critics, some of them inside the Conservative Party, said Johnson had lied to Parliament — traditionally a resigning matter.
The prime minister was fined by police over the parties and survived a no-confidence vote last month in Parliament in which 41% of Conservative lawmakers tried to oust him.
Johnson became prime minister in July 2019, succeeding Theresa May, who resigned after Parliament rejected the Brexit agreement she negotiated with the EU. Johnson pushed his own Brexit deal through in an often messy and turbulent debate.
With his mop of unruly blond hair, he often looked like a schoolboy who had just rolled out of bed and run to class with his pajamas under his clothes.
In his rise to power he showed many of the same habits and abilities that would carry him far but also spell his downfall: He was an ebullient, attention-loving mayor of London; a journalist who was fired for making up a quote and filed exaggerated stories about EU excesses; and a politician with an Eton- and Oxford-honed talent for colorful oratory and the thrust and parry of debate.
He became known for his light regard for the truth and his glib and offensive remarks. He called Papua New Guineans cannibals and likened Muslim women who wear face-covering veils to “letter boxes.”
Recent disclosures that Johnson knew about sexual misconduct allegations against a Conservative lawmaker before he promoted him to a senior position in government proved to be one scandal too many.
The crisis began when Chris Pincher resigned as deputy chief whip amid accusations that he had groped two men at a private club. That triggered a series of reports about past allegations against Pincher.
Johnson offered shifting explanations about what he knew and when he knew it. That just heightened the sense that the prime minister couldn’t be trusted.
Key Cabinet members Javid and Sunak, who were responsible, respectively, for fighting COVID-19 and inflation, resigned within minutes of each other Tuesday. That set off the wave of departures by their colleagues.
Now with a leadership election upon them, the Conservatives will have to decide whether they can stomach Johnson as a caretaker leader, a job that normally entails saying little and doing nothing.
“To be honest, I think a lot of the public will want to see him gone straightaway,” said Tim Bale, a professor of politics at Queen Mary, University of London. “You know, they don’t want to see him hanging around like a bad smell in Downing Street.”
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Which treadmill for running is best?
If you don’t want to spend too much money on a monthly gym membership but still want to exercise regularly, purchasing a treadmill for running at home might be the perfect option for you. Owning a treadmill is great because you can exercise whenever or wherever in your home you want. For example, you can place your treadmill in the basement or an area away from the rest of the house so that you won’t be disturbed during your treadmill workout. What’s more, you can store your treadmill in front of the television so that you can watch TV during your workout.
Modern at-home treadmills for running have plenty of controls and features to make your running workout more engaging and effective. If you’re looking for a device that’s suitable for different fitness levels, the NordicTrack X32i Treadmill is your best bet.
What to know before you buy a treadmill for running
Consider your fitness goals
It’s crucial to pinpoint your fitness goals before purchasing a treadmill to use at home. Think about what you will use the treadmill for. For example, if you mostly want to use the treadmill for walking, then you can purchase a basic treadmill that simply gets your legs moving.
If you want to use the treadmill for running, then you should purchase a well-made and durable treadmill with a top-quality motor. And if you want to train for a marathon, you need to find a high-end and top-quality treadmill.
Think about the treadmill size you need
Consider the size of treadmill you want and need. There are small and compact treadmills out there, but they don’t work for everyone. For instance, taller runners typically can’t use compact treadmills because they limit their stride. Keep in mind that the length of the treadmill belt needs to accommodate your stride.
On the other hand, the width of the treadmill belt is also crucial. It’s essential that you feel comfortable running on your new treadmill. And if you have a small space and need a treadmill to fit the space in your home, keep in mind that there are some excellent folding treadmills on the market.
Find a treadmill with excellent safety features
Your treadmill needs to come with a safety key and emergency stop function, as well as handrails for balance. Before purchasing your treadmill, make sure that the treadmill belt is long enough and that you can reach the controls when needed, even if you are running quickly.
What to look for in a quality treadmill for running
Control panel and interface
Every treadmill comes with a control panel and interface, but you need to figure out which kind of control panel you require. Some treadmills have simple displays with basic statistics like your pace and distance traveled, while others have built-in color screens that help you see your progress in real-time.
Impact protection
Running on a treadmill will put less stress on your body than running or training outside since the treadmill’s surface is softer than pavement. Yet, you should still find and purchase a treadmill that helps protect your joints from impact.
Incline capability
If you are training for an event or race, you need to be able to change the incline of your treadmill. Find a treadmill that comes with this incline capability and figure out the maximum angle before making your purchase.
How much you can expect to spend on a treadmill for running
There are budget-friendly treadmills for running out there for $400-$500, but you can expect to pay about $500-$1,000 for mid-range treadmills for running with decent motors and essential features. And high-end treadmills for running with all the bells and whistles typically cost about $1,000 or more.
Treadmill for running FAQ
How fast should I run on a treadmill?
A. It’s important to run at a speed that feels comfortable to you, particularly if you are fairly new to running. You should use the talk test to determine which speed feels comfortable to you. In other words, at which speed can you run while talking without feeling too out of breath?
Begin at a running speed that feels fairly easy to you, then increase your level of effort over time. You should also use a running and walking training program if you are just starting out.
Will I get a good workout running indoors on a treadmill?
A. Yes, you can get a good workout while running indoors on a treadmill. Of course, indoor treadmill training is different from jogging or running outdoors, but running inside is still an excellent cardio workout.
What’s the best treadmill for running to buy?
Top treadmill for running
What you need to know: This incredible treadmill from the trusted brand NordicTrack is perfect for people of all fitness levels.
What you’ll love: Considered the best of the best, this top-quality treadmill includes a suspension system to protect your lower joints from too much impact and stress. It also comes in a home-treadmill design and is quieter than many other treadmills.
What you should consider: It’s important to consider that this treadmill is fairly expensive.
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Top treadmill for running for the money
What you need to know: This affordable and feature-packed NordicTrack treadmill comes with high-quality features for an amazing user experience.
What you’ll love: This budget-friendly treadmill offers FlexSelect cushioning to help simulate the real road-running experience and lessen the impact on your joints. The treadmill also comes with cross-training classes, global running scenery and an automatic trainer-control function.
What you should consider: You need to pay for the iFit family membership after the first year.
Where to buy: Sold by NordicTrack
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What you need to know: This portable Sunny Health and Fitness treadmill is an excellent option for people who lack space in their homes.
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WFO LUBBOCK Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Thursday, July 7, 2022
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AREAL FLOOD ADVISORY
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753 PM CDT Thu Jul 7 2022
...FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...North-Central Bailey County.
* WHEN...Until 830 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Overflowing poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 751 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated continuing light to
moderate rainfall in the wake of slow-moving thunderstorms.
While the heaviest rain has exited the area, minor flooding
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- Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inch are possible over
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The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency is currently working with The Great Lakes Construction Co. to remediate the legacy contamination at Mentor Marsh.
Also known as the Osborne Salt Fill, the Mentor Marsh has been a source of chlorides that have impacted the marsh, causing water quality issues and altering natural vegetation. The goal of the project is to remove material and return the site to a stable, more natural condition.
Construction is currently taking place beside 9603 Deer Ridge Road, a neighboring property, in Mentor. A groundbreaking ceremony took place on the site July 7 for the beginning of the site’s cleanup.
“We took the cleaning material off and stockpiled it, and now it’s prepared to start hauling the salt and fly ash material off site,” said Great Lakes Construction project manager Jeremy Levenson. “We’re going to start working from the west side to the east with that excavation. It ranges roughly from 10 to 20 feet thick. There’s about 115,000 tons anticipated to go off, and we’ll have 20 to 30 trucks running. The trucks can do maybe four to six loads per day.”
According to the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, which owns the Mentor Marsh, the area was designated by the National Park Service as a National Natural Landmark in 1966. A campaign to protect the marsh throughout the early 1960s was fought with many local partners, including organizations represented at the groundbreaking. Partners fought for the legal protection of the marsh, and hundreds of $5 donors thought permanent protection worthwhile.
When most of the eastern basin had been acquired, the 800-acre wetland suffered when salt-mine tailings leached into Blackbrook Creek. By 1973, most of the swamp forest trees and marsh plants had died, and the nearly four-mile-long wetland basin was overtaken by one billion phragmite stalks, highly flammable, nonnative, invasive grass from Eurasia that were 24 feet tall.
After another phragmites grass fire that burned 400 acres and the museum’s $80,000 WakeRobin Boardwalk, the museum decided to clear the tall grass surrounding the boardwalk. The museum was emboldened to take on the massive restoration effort due to the landfill being capped in 1987 and Blackbrook Creek being rerouted north along Route 44, and because of the water-quality monitoring of salinity by the museum’s partner, the Lake County Soil and Water Conservation District,..
“At the Soil and Water District, we were more on the government side of things, working with state and federal agencies, and coordinating with local governments on our approach and participation in this project for the last 25 years,” said Dan Donaldson, the agency’s district administrator.
This is the Conservation District’s largest restoration project they’re working on, Donaldson said.
“It’s going to provide the most immediate improvement to water quality, and this is a major milestone in the restoration of the Mentor Marsh, which is, to my knowledge, the largest hydraulically connected wetland on the Great Lakes,” he said.
Since the salt is still leaking out into the marsh, it’s still keeping the plants from growing. As soon as it’s hauled out, there will be an immediate response in the vegetation at the marsh, Donaldson said.
The project is expected to be complete before winter, and funds to restore the historical creek valley still need to be secured.
“After 56 years of 250,000 tons of rock salt sitting in Blackbrook Creek, which feeds into Mentor Marsh, it’s hugely significant in that it’s being removed by Great Lakes Construction,” said David Kriska, Cleveland Museum of Natural History’s biodiversity coordinator.
The restoration project is a major step in getting the site as close to its original condition, Levenson said.
“The Marsh is a landmark, so it’ll improve the experience and the ecosystem,” he said. “It’s neat for construction guys like me and my team here to get involved with environmental projects. We always consider that a treat. They’re a little bit more unique and less common than building buildings, roads or bridges.”
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Svensson holds first-round lead at Barbasol Championship
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Adam Svensson had two eagles in a 10-under 62 to take a two-stroke lead Thursday in the PGA Tour’s Barbasol Championship. Playing through temperatures in the 90s at Keene Trace, the Canadian eagled the par-5 15th and eighth holes. The first eagle came after his lone bogey on No. 14, and the second — on a 31-foot putt — gave him the lead. Ricardo Gouveia of Portugal and Robin Roussel of France each shot 64. The Barbasol Championship is the European tour’s first co-sanctioned event in the U.S. and features 50 players from the European tour among 156 competitors. The winner will get the final spot next week in the British Open at St. Andrews. | https://kion546.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/07/07/svensson-holds-first-round-lead-at-barbasol-championship/ | 2022-07-08T01:21:39Z | https://kion546.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/07/07/svensson-holds-first-round-lead-at-barbasol-championship/ | true |
World War Two remains in France may be missing dad, son told
By Kevin Shoesmith
BBC News
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Human remains found on a former World War Two battlefield in France may be those of a missing East Yorkshire soldier, his son has been told.
Sherman tank driver David Blyth, 25, was posted as missing during the Battle of Normandy on 4 August 1944.
Bone fragments, along with the debris of a tank, were discovered by a farmer ploughing a field near La Marvindière.
Guardsman Blyth's son, Peter, is now awaiting the DNA test results to see if the remains are that of his father.
Mr Blyth, 81, from near Hornsea, East Yorkshire, said: "If the remains turn out to be my father, it would bring closure.
"My mother fully expected him to walk through the door, saying 'What's for tea, love?' But of course he never did."
Mr Blyth was contacted last month by the Ministry of Defence's Joint Casualty and Compassionate Centre (JCCC), which investigates human remains found on old battlefields.
Correspondence sent to Mr Blyth - and seen by the BBC - reveal "small fragments" of human remains had been discovered among the debris of a Sherman tank in 2015.
Since the Sherman was an American-built tank, the remains were despatched to U.S. authorities.
However, further research found that particular type of Sherman would have been used by the British and the remains were then passed to JCCC.
Also found was what appears to be a badly damaged cap badge of the Coldstream Guards - Guardsman Blyth's unit.
A JCCC caseworker informed Mr Blyth it is possible the wreckage is from a tank commanded by Lt John Keatinge.
The bodies of Lt Keatinge, 20, of the Irish Guards, and Guardsman Eric Wyatt, 21, of the Coldstream Guards, were identified. Both are buried in Normandy.
However, the fate of crewmembers Guardsman Blyth, who briefly lived in Lincolnshire prior to the war, and two other Coldstream Guards - William Bayliss, 22, from Leicestershire, and Leonard Markham, 23, from Hornsea, East Yorkshire - remains unknown.
Mr Blyth said he head been told by the JCCC that while it is likely his father was buried in a war cemetery as an "unknown soldier", it is possible the bone fragments found in 2015 could be his "additional remains".
Those remains, because of the position in which they were found, are most likely to be of the driver and co-driver who, war records show, were not recovered until 10 August 1944 - six days after the tank was destroyed.
Inquiries by the JCCC, combined with Mr Blyth's own research, points to the driver and co-driver as being Guardsman Blyth and Guardsman Markham, respectively.
Mr Blyth, who was three when his father went missing, said: "I was quite lifted when they got in touch. I have been rooting around for years, trying to find out what happened to my father."
Inspired by his late father, Mr Blyth went on to join the Army, serving for 45 years including the 1960s Aden conflict and in Bosnia in the 1990s.
He retired a major in the Prince of Wales's Own Regiment of Yorkshire in 2002.
Mr Blyth said: "I suppose everyone needs a hero - he was mine."
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HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The Pennsylvania House, nearly a week into the state’s new fiscal year, began passing budget legislation Thursday to add billions into surplus accounts, significantly boost education spending and fund new environmental programs.
The House passed the main budget bill with little debate on a hours after representatives were briefed on the details. All of the no votes were Republicans.
Leaders of the majority GOP caucus touted the $42.8 billion spending plan for how it would affect transportation, police and election operations.
“One, it responsibly saves money, two, it responsibly invests money and three, while making sure that we’re taking care of today we’re also planning for tomorrow,” House Speaker Bryan Cutler, R-Lancaster, told reporters.
Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf’s spokesperson called it a bipartisan deal that increases spending on education and other of his priorities.
“The governor urges the Legislature to continue to move to get a budget to his desk,” Wolf press secretary Beth Rementer said after the House vote.
In the Senate, things were less clear, and Republican caucus spokesperson Erica Clayton Wright said the framework was under discussion as the House voted.
“There’s no deal yet,” Clayton Wright said.
House Republicans said the plan would repay some $2 billion in borrowed money and increase the rainy day fund from $2.9 billion to $5 billion. It also would leave about $3.6 billion unspent for future needs.
Rep. Stan Saylor, R-York, the Appropriations chair, called the deal “exactly the medicine this commonwealth needs to right ourselves and be the most competitive state in this nation and return ourselves to the Keystone State we should be.”
K-12 education spending would go up by more than a half-billion dollars, and the state’s 100 poorest districts would split an additional $225 million. The plan would also increase subsidies for early childhood education, special education and the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.
A program that gives tax credits in return for private school tuition would see an increase of 45%, to more than $400 million.
Wolf has agreed to pull that had been approved in March.
On the environment, the framework would spend some $220 million in federal funds to help clean streams, about $150 million to fix up parks and forest land, and more for sewer and water infrastructure, flood control and storm water projects.
A $45 million expenditure for elections through a state agency would help counties with the costs of voter registration, preparing and administering elections and auditing the results. to pay for elections would be prohibited.
A child care tax credit would be created, along with more money for a property tax and rent rebate program for seniors and to help lower-income people afford the cost of heating their homes.
The corporate net income tax rate, currently 10%, would drop by 1 percentage point this year and then be on track for half-point cuts in future years until it would hit 5%.
“This is what bipartisan compromise looks like on an issue that has confounded this chamber for literally decades,” said the ranking Democrat on the Appropriations Committee, Rep. Matt Bradford, of Montgomery County.
The budget would pay for 200 new state troopers and shuffle funding for state police out of a fund that can therefore afford more transportation projects. | https://www.timesleader.com/wire/state-wire/1564536/budget-would-leave-billions-unspent-boost-education-funding-2 | 2022-07-08T01:22:42Z | https://www.timesleader.com/wire/state-wire/1564536/budget-would-leave-billions-unspent-boost-education-funding-2 | true |
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The '80s are coming to Auburn! Bands REO Speedwagon, Styx, and Loverboy will share that stage for a nostalgic night of music on July 12 at the White River Amphitheater.
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Hadestown / July 12-17 / Paramount Theatre
One of Broadway's most celebrated shows is coming to Seattle for the first time. "Hadestown" won eight Tony Awards including the coveted Best New Musical. The touring production is playing at the Paramount Theatre from July 12 to the 17.
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LONDON — Boris Johnson emerged to cheers from loyal lawmakers, his staff and wife but any sign of support from allies arranged around him for his resignation speech was soon drowned out by loud boos from outside the gates of his Downing Street office.
After he started speaking, protester Steve Bray turned up his soundsystem to start playing “Bye Bye Boris” to the tune of “Bye Bye Baby” by the Bay City Rollers.
Other demonstrators booed and jeered, making it difficult for those amassed opposite the black door of Number 10 Downing Street to hear Johnson’s words.
The contrasting receptions typified much of Johnson’s divisive tenure as prime minister, which started with the biggest Conservative vote share since 1979 but became mired in scandal.
In his party as well as on the street, the growing clamor for him to step down eclipsed the encouragement from those who stuck with him until the end, and was too noisy for him to ignore. His speech, however, offered no apology or contrition.
“I’ve tried to persuade my colleagues that it would be eccentric to change governments when we’re delivering so much and when we have such a vast mandate,” Johnson said.
“I regret not to have been successful in those arguments, and of course, it’s painful not to be able to see through so many ideas and projects myself.”
Johnson showed little emotion as he spoke, instead highlighting successes on a series of themes he often cites, such as delivering Brexit and rolling out COVID-19 vaccines.
He did not apologize for the scandals that eventually ended his premiership, from revelations of boozy partying in his office during COVID-19 lockdowns and the handling of sexual abuse complaints in the party.
To disgruntled lawmakers in his own party, already angry that he intends to stay on until a successor is selected rather than promptly handing over to a caretaker, the lack of contrition rubbed salt in the wound.
“It was a short and bizarre resignation speech which didn’t mention the word resign or resignation once. There was no apology, no contrition,” Andrew Bridgen, a Conservative lawmaker and Johnson critic, told Reuters.
“There was no apology for the crisis his actions have put our government, our democracy, through.”
While many have cited Johnson’s lack of integrity and honesty as a key reason for turning against him, he gave a different explanation for why so many of his own lawmakers — including over 50 members of his government — revolted.
“As we’ve seen, a Westminster of a herd instinct is powerful; when the herd moves, it moves,” Johnson said.
“My friends, in politics no one is remotely indispensable.” | https://www.unionleader.com/news/politics/bye-bye-boris-uk-pm-johnson-bows-out-with-regrets-but-no-apologies/article_6ae9192c-aab8-5168-aeb9-d9683466a66d.html | 2022-07-08T01:33:20Z | https://www.unionleader.com/news/politics/bye-bye-boris-uk-pm-johnson-bows-out-with-regrets-but-no-apologies/article_6ae9192c-aab8-5168-aeb9-d9683466a66d.html | false |
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WFO MIDLAND/ODESSA Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Thursday, July 7, 2022
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FLASH FLOOD WARNING
The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southeastern Eddy County in southeastern New Mexico...
Northeastern Culberson County in southwestern Texas...
Northwestern Reeves County in southwestern Texas...
* Until 930 PM MDT /1030 PM CDT/.
* At 627 PM MDT /727 PM CDT/, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms
producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 1.5
inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
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other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
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and Northwestern Reeves Counties
This includes the following streams and drainages...
Salt Creek, Hay Hollow, Owl Draw, Delaware River, Red Bluff Draw
and Pecos River.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
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Akron Police procedure dictates how to respond to in-custody death, serious injury
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - The investigation into the police shooting death of Jayland Walker in Akron has now stretched past one week.
19 Investigates is taking a look at what happens in the minutes and hours after a person dies in police custody.
We got a hold of Akron Police’s policy and procedure for handling in-custody deaths and serious injury investigations.
It is seven pages long, full of vital information on procedure to be taken.
19 Investigates learned the police’s “investigative subdivision” must conduct a “prompt and thorough” investigation when someone dies or is seriously injured under an officer’s watch.
One of the first things we found listed under procedure is officers are told to secure the scene, and then render first aid.
It appears this did happen in Walker’s case, and explains why police apparently handcuffed Walker first as he laid on the ground, before giving him first aid.
Officers were following procedure.
According to our review of the medical examiner’s preliminary notes, there were multiple “tactical tourniquets” found on Walker’s body.
Also in these documents, we found when an in-custody death happens, officers are read a directive by the officer-in-charge, saying in part: “I advise you not to discuss this incident with anyone.”
It’s also noted all body cameras must be turned over to investigators.
The detective supervisor determines the firearm make and model of any officer’s weapon fired.
Police are also to “preserve fingerprint and DNA evidence” out of sight of the public.
The number of rounds in the magazines are inspected and documented, as well as any firearms involved.
Ohio BCI is then brought in to process the crime scene, if possible.
Then, officers involved are asked to do a “voluntary walk-through” of the scene, giving investigators a “general briefing” of what happened.
Officers are allowed representation from the Fraternal Order of Police and the manual states “this is not meant to be an interrogation.”
Akron’s policy states officers “may cooperate with the criminal investigation” but they’re “under no legal requirement to do so.”
It’s policy for officers involved with an in-custody death to be placed on administrative leave with pay.
The police chief decides when or if officers return to duty.
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PORTLAND, Ore. — Health officials in Oregon said Thursday they have confirmed six cases of monkeypox in the state.
The cases — all affecting men — include one in Multnomah County, three in Lane County and two in Washington County, the Oregon Health Authority said in a statement. There have been no deaths.
Globally, nationally and in Oregon, cases were initially associated with travel but more recent cases do not have a history of travel, indicating transmission within the U.S. and Oregon, officials said. The same trend was seen in Washington state this week, which reported nine cases in King County .
One of the nine King County residents infected was hospitalized but has since been released, Public Health — Seattle & King County spokesperson Sharon Bogan said in an email.
Dr. Tim Menza, OHA senior health adviser for monkeypox response, said while anyone can be infected, the current global outbreak has largely affected men who have sex with men.
“Right now our priority should be empowering men who have sex with men and the larger LGBTQIA+ and queer community and their health care providers with information, testing, prevention and treatment strategies,” he said.
Oregon’s supply of vaccines is limited but federal allocations to OHA have been arriving in recent days and are expected to increase. Menza said he hopes to expand vaccine availability to beyond just those who have been exposed to the virus.
In King County, health officials are expecting about 500 vaccine doses from the Washington state Department of Health, which is distributing shots. More information about the virus and its risk factors are available at Public Health — Seattle & King County’s news website.
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SPARKS, Nev. (AP) — Sandwiched between supporters holding “BANS OFF OUR BODIES” signs and TV cameras on Thursday, U.S. Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto portrayed her reelection campaign as a defining moment in a decades-long fight for reproductive freedom, even in pro-choice Nevada.
“I cannot stress this enough. This seat is the pathway to protecting our rights in this country,” she said at a home in the city of Sparks, a Reno suburb. “To preventing a federal abortion ban.”
Cortez Masto is one of several Democrats up for reelection who are pushing reproductive rights to the center of their campaign in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling overturning Roe v. Wade. Her race against Republican Adam Laxalt is expected to be among the most competitive in the country, one of a handful that could determine whether Democrats maintain control of the Senate.
As she courts moderate voters, Cortez Masto’s campaign has touted polling that has shown nearly 70% of Nevadans lean pro-choice. She has repeatedly referenced a 1990 statewide vote that codified abortion protections in Nevada’s state constitution, with nearly two-thirds voting in support.
Cortez Masto's messaging represents a shift in strategy for some candidates after decades in which Roe v. Wade was believed to be settled law, said University of Nevada-Las Vegas Professor Rebecca Gill.
"Now that there is this real, significant, palpable threat to access to reproductive health care and abortion, it is certainly possible that some number of that pro-choice majority, may well be motivated to vote on choice issues above other competing concerns.”
Laxalt, Nevada's former attorney general, has mostly stayed on message — and away from the subject of abortion.
He called the court decision a “historic victory for the sanctity of life,” and leaked audio revealed him calling Roe v. Wade opinion “a joke,” but his campaign has mainly continued to focus on crime, immigration and rising gas prices that are part of what he calls the “Biden-Masto agenda.” His campaign did not respond to questions for this story.
Though much attention is paid to how state governments respond to the new abortion guidelines, any national abortion ban would supersede state laws. Communicating that in pro-choice states like Nevada could make a difference in the general election, said Gill.
Cortez Masto’s target on Thursday was moderate women in Washoe County, a swing county that involves the city of Reno, suburbs including Sparks and a large rural swath that stretches north to the Oregon border.
“No one is going to want to come and work here if we have laws in place, like in some states, where I, as a medical professional, can be charged, can be sued, for providing information for basic human healthcare,” said KC Hicks, an emergency room nurse who’s a registered Republican but said she identifies more as an independent. Laws criminalizing healthcare providers who perform abortions will only lead to more staffing shortages, she said, which affects everyone seeking medical care.
Still, the SCOTUS ruling also could require damage control from Democrats, who hold the majority in both the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate.
“Democrats who are in Congress now have the problem of ‘They haven’t done anything,’” said Mary Ziegler, professor at Florida State University’s College of Law and the author of several books on abortion’s legal history. “So I think there’s been some of them who are in that case, highlighting what would change if Republicans control the House and Senate and White House.”
It’s a point Cortez Masto circled back to again and again on Thursday: what could happen if she’s replaced in November.
“There is no doubt in my mind that the Republicans in the Senate right now are writing a draft legislation to further restrict abortion in this country,” she said. “To actually try to pass a federal abortion ban. This election, it matters. Nevada is the seat that’s going to stop that.”
When asked what she has done to enshrine federal abortion rights in Congress, Cortez Masto instead pointed to her longstanding support of the 1990 Nevada abortion law. She later cited data federal privacy legislation she introduced that she said would help protect women who receive reproductive health care, and her support for the Affordable Care Act when Republicans tried to repeal it.
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The European Union’s plan to include natural gas in a list of activities considered sustainable could derail its progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions at a time when climate scientists are calling for dramatic reductions to planet-warming releases.
The plan, approved Wednesday by European lawmakers, will allow investment in natural gas infrastructure such as natural gas power plants and liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals to be considered green investments under certain conditions. Natural gas is a fossil fuel that causes warming of the Earth when it is burned and even more warming when it leaks out unburned.
It comes at a time when the continent is struggling to maintain a reliable gas supply and consumers are suffering from painfully high energy prices. Russia, which supplied about 40% of the EU’s gas before it invaded Ukraine, has reduced the flow of gas to Europe and could make even more draconian cuts, and nations throughout Europe have been scrambling for alternatives to Russian energy.
“This…makes sense only as a death knell for coal,” said Rob Jackson, professor of earth system science at Stanford University. “Otherwise, it’s baffling. We’re approaching 8 billion tons of carbon dioxide pollution a year from gas use alone, and that can’t continue.”
The European Union has a binding commitment to cut greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030 and to reach climate neutrality by 2050. And while Europe is working on transitioning to renewable sources such as wind and solar, it doesn’t have enough power lines in place to carry electricity from sunny solar farms and wind-fired turbines.
Natural gas has been promoted as a “bridge fuel” because in a side-by-side comparison of power plants, natural gas produces less carbon dioxide when burned than coal. But that’s not the way climate experts see it.
“We no longer have the luxury of using gas as a clean fuel,” Jackson said. “It’s cleaner than coal, but dirtier than most everything else we use today.”
Meanwhile, European politicians are doing what they can to ensure people can keep the lights on and continue to pay energy bills without going broke.
The decision was welcomed by BDI, Germany’s industrial lobby group, which called for more investments in gas infrastructure including LNG import terminals.
To get more natural gas, Europe is looking to boost imports of LNG from countries such as the U.S., which has ramped up its exports to the continent but can’t produce more LNG without significant, costly expansion of its LNG terminals. And the process of making LNG is energy-intensive: Emissions of carbon dioxide equivalent from the LNG export terminals on the U.S. Gulf Coast were on par with the country of Costa Rica in 2020, according to the Global Carbon Project.
In addition to those emissions, there are massive leaks of methane, a gas with far more damaging climate-warming potential than carbon dioxide, along the natural gas supply chain. For example, in New Mexico’s Permian Basin, the methane leaking into the atmosphere was equivalent to 9% of the gas production for the region, according to a recent study.
“This is an extreme bald-face attempt to greenwash,” said John Sterman, director of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sloan Sustainability Initiative.
As part of the plan, gas-fired power plants would have to switch to lower-carbon fuels by 2035. But “the language that says it will only be considered green if it can convert to hydrogen or a renewable source of combustible gas by 2035 doesn’t excuse it,” Sterman said. “That’s 13 years from now. And in the meantime, such plants would be producing significant greenhouse gases, and worsening climate change.”
Building new infrastructure for natural gas could increase the severity of climate change long term, since infrastructure is built to last 30 or 40 years, which means the possibility of burning fossil fuels well beyond the point that climate experts recommend.
Nor does building such infrastructure happen overnight. It takes about four years to build a new LNG terminal, so the approach does not address the needs of Europeans who need to heat homes this coming winter.
Even so, burning natural gas is preferable to burning alternatives such as coal, petroleum or tires, all of which is done in Europe, said Julio Friedmann, fellow at the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University.
“Europe is going through a very difficult moment and going through an energy transition at the same time,” Friedmann said. “For now, natural gas is cleaner than many options.”
There are also quicker solutions than building new land-based LNG facilities on the continent.
For example, Germany is planning to bring in several floating LNG terminals. That would help the nation have access to more natural gas, without creating a permanent investment.
“They need the supplies but they want to avoid lock-in,” Friedmann said. “That’s reasonable.”
There are also efforts to get more pipeline gas from neighbors. The European Union has been pleading with Norway, which delivers 20 to 25% of Europe’s gas, as well as Qatar and Algeria, to provide more natural gas.
The need for natural gas extends beyond providing electricity and heating homes. It’s also essential as a feedstock for fertilizer and in producing steel and concrete, Friedmann said. Those are needs that renewable energy can’t fulfill today.
“There are strong limits today on European transmission capabilities,” Friedmann said. “There are strong limits today on the area in which renewables can be built on land.”
There are also many things that can be done to lower the climate impact, such as installing carbon capture and storage technology on new natural gas infrastructure, Friedmann said.
But money would be better spent working to replace home natural gas systems with heat pumps or investing in making homes more energy-efficient to dramatically reduce demand, Sterman said.
“Nobody wants tons of coal or cubic meters of natural gas,” Sterman said. “What people want and need is to be warm in the winter, cool in the summer, and the lights on when they flip the switch…Efficiency is the fastest, safest and cheapest way to provide those wants and needs, with very little in the way of unintended harmful cons, if any.”
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Associated Press writer Frank Jordans in Berlin contributed to this story.
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LONDON (AP) — Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced his resignation Thursday after droves of top government officials quit over the latest scandal to engulf him, marking an end to three tumultuous years in which he tried to bluster his way through one ethical lapse after another.
Months of defiance ended almost with a shrug as Johnson stood outside No. 10 Downing St. and conceded that his party wanted him gone.
“Them’s the breaks,” he said.
The brash, 58-year-old politician who took Britain out of the European Union and steered it through COVID-19 and the war in Ukraine was brought down by one scandal too many — this one involving his appointment of a politician who had been accused of sexual misconduct.
The messiest of prime ministers did not leave cleanly. Johnson stepped down immediately as Conservative Party leader but said he would remain as prime minister until the party chooses his successor. The timetable for that process will be announced next week. The last leadership contest took six weeks.
But many want him to go now, with some Conservative politicians expressing fear he could do mischief even as a caretaker prime minister.
“It’s very difficult to see how Boris Johnson, given the character that he is, is going to be able to govern for three months in quiet humility and contrition,” said George Freeman, who resigned as science minister on Thursday.
Among the possible candidates to succeed Johnson: former Health Secretary Sajid Javid, former Treasury chief Rishi Sunak, Foreign Secretary Liz Truss and Defense Secretary Ben Wallace.
About 50 Cabinet secretaries, ministers and lower-level officials quit the government over the past few days because of the latest scandal, often castigating the prime minister as lacking integrity.
The mass resignations stalled the business of some parliamentary committees because there were no ministers available to speak on the government’s behalf.
Johnson clung to power for days, defiantly telling lawmakers on Wednesday that he had a “colossal mandate” from the voters and intended to get on with the business of governing.
But he was forced to concede defeat Thursday morning after one of his closest allies, newly appointed Treasury chief Nadhim Zahawi, publicly told him to resign for the good of the country.
“In the last few days, I tried to persuade my colleagues that it would be eccentric to change governments when we’re delivering so much and when we have such a vast mandate,” Johnson said. “I regret not to have been successful in those arguments, and of course it’s painful not to be able to see through so many ideas and projects myself.’’
He said it is “clearly now the will of the parliamentary Conservative Party that there should be a new leader of that party and therefore a new prime minister.”
Critics said the speech showed Johnson, to the end, refusing to take responsibility for or admit his mistakes.
Many Britons reacted to news of his resignation with relief and surprise, given his habit of digging in.
“It felt like he can just keep on going and keep on ignoring it, so I was bit surprised this morning when saw it on my phone,” Himmat Dalyway, an investment trader in his 20s, said outside an Underground station in London. “Are you still 100% sure that he is going?″
As Johnson gathered his cobbled-together Cabinet for a meeting after his resignation announcement, he promised not to rock the boat in his remaining weeks. He told members the government would not “seek to implement new policies or make major changes of direction.”
It was a humiliating defeat for Johnson, who not only pulled off Brexit but was also credited with rolling out one of the world’s most successful mass vaccination campaigns to combat COVID-19.
But the perpetually rumpled, shaggy-haired leader known for answering his critics with bombast and bluster was also dogged by allegations he behaved as if the rules did not apply to him.
He managed to remain in power despite accusations that he was too close to party donors, that he protected supporters from bullying and corruption allegations, and that he misled Parliament about government office parties that broke COVID-19 lockdown rules.
When allegations of Downing Street parties emerged, Johnson told lawmakers “there was no party” and no rules were broken. But when photos of the prime minister raising a glass in front of a group of people surfaced, critics, some of them inside the Conservative Party, said Johnson had lied to Parliament — traditionally a resigning matter.
The prime minister was fined by police over the parties and survived a no-confidence vote last month in Parliament in which 41% of Conservative lawmakers tried to oust him.
Johnson became prime minister in July 2019, succeeding Theresa May, who resigned after Parliament rejected the Brexit agreement she negotiated with the EU. Johnson pushed his own Brexit deal through in an often messy and turbulent debate.
With his mop of unruly blond hair, he often looked like a schoolboy who had just rolled out of bed and run to class with his pajamas under his clothes.
In his rise to power he showed many of the same habits and abilities that would carry him far but also spell his downfall: He was an ebullient, attention-loving mayor of London; a journalist who was fired for making up a quote and filed exaggerated stories about EU excesses; and a politician with an Eton- and Oxford-honed talent for colorful oratory and the thrust and parry of debate.
He became known for his light regard for the truth and his glib and offensive remarks. He called Papua New Guineans cannibals and likened Muslim women who wear face-covering veils to “letter boxes.”
Recent disclosures that Johnson knew about sexual misconduct allegations against a Conservative lawmaker before he promoted him to a senior position in government proved to be one scandal too many.
The crisis began when Chris Pincher resigned as deputy chief whip amid accusations that he had groped two men at a private club. That triggered a series of reports about past allegations against Pincher.
Johnson offered shifting explanations about what he knew and when he knew it. That just heightened the sense that the prime minister couldn’t be trusted.
Key Cabinet members Javid and Sunak, who were responsible, respectively, for fighting COVID-19 and inflation, resigned within minutes of each other Tuesday. That set off the wave of departures by their colleagues.
Now with a leadership election upon them, the Conservatives will have to decide whether they can stomach Johnson as a caretaker leader, a job that normally entails saying little and doing nothing.
“To be honest, I think a lot of the public will want to see him gone straightaway,” said Tim Bale, a professor of politics at Queen Mary, University of London. “You know, they don’t want to see him hanging around like a bad smell in Downing Street.”
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Accused killer takes his own life a day before judge was to hand down verdict on whether he murdered his ex-lover, 23, who vanished from a train station in one of Australia's infamous cold cases
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An accused murderer has been found dead - believed to have taken his own life - one day before a judge was to hand down her verdict on whether he murdered his girlfriend 10 years ago.
Liesl Smith vanished from Tuggerah Railway Station on the NSW Central Coast in August 19, 2012, leaving behind her car. She was seen in CCTV footage clambering into a white ute.
Her ex-lover, James Scott Church, now 53, had been charged with her murder and was standing trial in front of Justice Elizabeth Fullerton. However, his body was found at home in Inverell, in the state's north, on Thursday - 24 hours before the judge was to deliver her verdict.
On Friday, Justice Fullerton said that she was legally unable to deliver a verdict of guilty or not guilty because Church, 53, had died on Thursday.
Grim conclusion to cold case trial: Leisl Smith (pictured), 23, vanished from Tuggerah Train Station on the NSW Central Coast on August 19, 2012. Her ex-lover killed himself the day before a judge was to hand down a verdict on whether he murdered her
'I regret that the trial proceedings have concluded without verdict. I hope the members of the public and more importantly Ms Smith's family members and her many friends understand the position as I'm obliged to abide by it as a matter of law,' the judge said.
The death was not suspicious with Church believed to have taken his own life, Justice Fullerton said.
With the death of the accused, the trial ended, a conclusion that the judge acknowledged would be difficult to those who knew Ms Smith.
'The law simply does not allow me to return a verdict, to publicly announce it, or to publish the very lengthy reasons which were ready to be published this morning,' she said.
James Scott Church, above, had pleaded not guilty to the killing. Justice Fullerton said she could not, under the law, deliver a verdict in the wake of his death
Church, a NSW horse farrier, pleaded not guilty to the killing in January this year and had been released on bail.
The case was brought in a 68-day judge-alone trial which concluded on May 24.
The Crown had alleged Church killed Ms Smith after she told people she was pregnant to him and because he wanted to save his new relationship with Belinda Lees.
But the defence contended other scenarios could not be ruled out including that Ms Smith's violent ex-boyfriend, the late Craig Elkin, could have been involved or that she disappeared on purpose.
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Which grout cleaner is best?
There are quite a few people who actually enjoy cleaning their living space but very few, if any at all, actually enjoy cleaning the bathroom. Besides the litany of obvious reasons, one of the more frustrating tasks in bathroom cleaning, or any tile-based cleaning, is cleaning out the grout.
One of the best grout cleaners is the Clean-EEZ Grout-EEZ Super Heavy-Duty Tile & Grout Cleaner. This professionally graded grout cleaner is packaged with a grout cleaning brush to make sure you’re capable of cleaning properly, and a full bottle can clean up to 250 square feet worth of tiling.
What to know before you buy a grout cleaner
What is grout anyway?
Grout is a paste or mortar that has been placed between tiles to both hold the tiles in place and fill in the gaps between them. It has a textured and porous finish that unfortunately allows molds, mildews and other grime to flourish. Different locations that use tiles like kitchens or bathrooms have their own typical sources of grime, with no location being free of grout’s dirtying influence.
Proper use of grout cleaner
There are multiple formulae of grout cleaner available and they all utilize different applications and cleaning instructions, so make doubly sure you’re checking the specifics of the grout cleaner you choose.
The general instructions typical of most grout cleaners are to clean the tiles, apply the formula and allow it to sit for a period of time before wiping away the cleaner and rinsing and drying the tiles.
What to look for in a quality grout cleaner
Container
Grout cleaner can come in a multitude of forms, but the most common are pour, spray and squeeze bottles.
Pour: Unlike how they sound, pour bottles are NOT made to have their contents dumped onto tile flooring but instead are meant to be used to refill smaller spray and squeeze bottles. You can dump the contents onto your flooring, but it’s far too difficult to control the proper application of the formula.
Spray: Spray bottles are one of the simplest options, allowing you to use variable spray intensities to apply exactly the amount of cleaner you need directly into the grout.
Squeeze: Squeeze bottles use a nozzle as well, but thanks to their more unrefined application, it can be difficult to finely control the application of the cleaner.
Time
As mentioned earlier, different grout cleaners require different amounts of time for the formula to sink into the dirty grout for a proper cleaning. These times can be as short as 10 minutes and as long as 24 hours, and you’ll need to stay away from the surface you’ve applied the cleaner to during the entirety of the soaking phase. Essentially, try to purchase the fastest-acting formula you can find.
Safety
Grout cleaner is a chemical, which means it can be tremendously hazardous to your health if used improperly. That said, you can find special formulas that greatly decrease the chance of negative health effects, such as those that are acid-free, non-toxic and fume-free.
How much you can expect to spend on grout cleaner
Grout cleaner pricing is determined both by the formula it uses and the amount of cleaner it comes with. Most basic, non-toxic and enzyme-based grout cleaners can cost as little as $5-$15, while the tinted cleaners can reach around $15-$20. The strongest oxygen bleach-based grout cleaners can cost as much as $20-$45.
Grout cleaner FAQ
How often is it necessary to clean my grout?
A. It depends on how well the grout is maintained and the conditions of usage that the grout is being exposed to. Typically, a good sign that it’s time to clean your grout again is if it starts to look dingy or dark, which will usually occur around twice a year.
Can grout cleaner be used on tiled walls?
A. Absolutely, though they do require a slightly different cleaning strategy. As most grout cleaner is liquid-based, trying to apply the cleaner to a wall will let all the cleaner run away from what needs to be cleaned, unlike floor-based grout, which can be allowed to soak. Thus, you’ll need to apply the grout cleaner directly to your brush or cloth and then start scrubbing away.
Can grout cleaner remove grout sealant?
A. Some grout cleaners can absolutely strip away any grout sealant that was applied. If you have sealant applied, use a gentle and acid-free/neutral pH formula grout cleaner instead.
What are the best grout cleaners to buy?
Top grout cleaner
Clean-EEZ Grout-EEZ Super Heavy-Duty Tile & Grout Cleaner
What you need to know: This professional-grade grout cleaner includes a grout brush for maximum value.
What you’ll love: One full bottle of this grout cleaner can clean up to 250 square feet of grout.
What you should consider: You really need to apply some elbow grease to effectively utilize this cleaner/brush combo.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top grout cleaner for the money
Grout Pen White Grout Restorer
What you need to know: This is a low-cost and quick alternative to scrubbing away with chemicals and a brush.
What you’ll love: It’s available in both 5 and 15 millimeter sizes and is dry in 5 minutes.
What you should consider: Careful usage is necessary to preserve the tip of the pen; hard application can ruin the pen.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Black Diamond Stoneworks Ultimate Grout Cleaner
What you need to know: If you’ve already got the equipment and just need some more of the cleaner chemical, then this gallon jug is perfect for you.
What you’ll love: The cleaner covers most of the common grime like oils, greases and dirt.
What you should consider: Some of the stains this formula doesn’t cover are calcium stains, water spots and mold or mildew stains.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Say Ciao, to the newest breed coming to the American Kennel Club: The bracco Italiano
NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. dog lovers, say "benvenuto" to the bracco Italiano.
The ancient Italian bird-hunting dog is the 200th member of the American Kennel Club's roster of recognized breeds, the organization announced Wednesday. That means the handsome, powerful but amiable pointers can now go for best in show at many U.S. dog shows, including the prestigious Westminster Kennel Club event next year.
The bracco (pronounced BRAH'-koh) goes back more than two millennia in Europe but wasn't brought to the U.S. until the mid-1990s, according to the AKC. It's sometimes called the Italian pointer or Italian pointing dog.
The ideal bracco should be "tough and adapted to all types of hunting, reliable, docile and intelligent," while also friendly and neither shy nor aggressive, according to the AKC's standard for the medium-to-large breed.
"They’re very easy to live with and be around, and yet it’s like a light switch — when it’s time to jump in the back of the truck and go hunting, and they’ve got a job, they just light up like a Christmas tree," said owner and breeder Lisa Moller of Portage, Wisconsin.
She and husband Dale relied on Labrador retrievers as pheasant-hunting helpers before a friend introduced them to a bracco about five years ago. The couple was quickly struck by the dog's methodical hunting style in the field and affectionate nature at home: "They're very Velcro," Lisa Moller said.
Bracco Italiano dogs on day four at Crufts Dog Show at National Exhibition Centre on March 13, 2022 in Birmingham, England.
The dogs — the proper plural is "bracchi Italiani" — have a deep bark and readily deploy it on spotting backyard wildlife, so "they may not be the right dog for everybody," she noted.
AKC Executive Secretary Gina DiNardo called the bracco a great companion for active families who can provide "the love and attention it needs."
The AKC opened the nation's oldest dog registry with a mere nine breeds in 1878. In the last decade alone, the club has added over 20 breeds, ranging from the teeny Russian toy to the powerful dogo Argentino. Criteria involve the total number and generations of registered dogs nationwide, their geographical distribution and other factors.
There remain many breeds that are registered elsewhere but not by the AKC, or aren't formally recognized at all. Some aficionados eschew, or are torn about, the exposure that AKC recognition brings to a breed.
Animal rights activists denounce dog breeding, and they say that adding more breeds just exacerbates faddish demand for purebred pets and fuels puppy mills that feed it.
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Phoebe Burgess steps out in a $7,500 outfit and flashes her hair extensions as she heads to a beauty appointment in Double Bay
WAG turned influencer Phoebe Burgess is known for her love of designer.
And on Thursday, the 33-year-old wore one of her most expensive outfits yet as she headed to a beauty appointment in Sydney's ritzy Double Bay.
Phoebe donned a $2,000 coat by Camilla and Marc and toted a $5,500 Bottega Veneta handbag as she made her way for an eyebrow appointment at Kristin Fisher Eyebrows.
Phoebe Burgess stepped out in a $7,500 outfit and flashed her hair extensions on Thursday as she headed to a beauty appointment in Double Bay
Phoebe's black coat featured an eye-catching leather collar detailing and a tailored design.
The ex-wife of former NRL star Sam Burgess teamed the look with a pair of baggy blue high-waisted jeans and a black turtleneck jumper.
She accessorised with bulky sneakers and a chic pair of cat-eye sunglasses.
Phoebe donned a $2,000 coat by Camilla and Marc and toted a $5,500 Bottega Veneta handbag as she made her way for an eyebrow appointment at Kristin Fisher Eyebrows
She wore natural-looking makeup and pulled her hair into a low, messy bun. However, she appeared to flash her tape hair extensions at the back
Phoebe drove around in her loaned Toyota LandCruiser 300 GR Sport worth a whopping $147,000
Phoebe, who drove around in her loaned Toyota LandCruiser 300 GR Sport worth a whopping $147,000, wore natural-looking makeup and pulled her hair into a low, messy bun.
However, she appeared to flash her tape hair extensions at the back.
It comes after the former journalist, who hosts a new podcast for Vogue, shared the contents of her handbag, and the on-the-go beauty products she swears by.
Phoebe says she is currently obsessed with supermodel Rosie Huntington-Whiteley's makeup range, Rose Inc.
The mother-of-two swears by the brand's new lip colours (which retail for around $40) describing them as 'super balmy'.
The ex-wife of former NRL star Sam Burgess teamed the look with a pair of baggy blue high-waisted jeans and a black turtleneck jumper
It comes after the former journalist, who hosts a new podcast for Vogue, shared the contents of her handbag, and the on-the-go beauty products she swears by
Phoebe was also seen on Thursday picking up some goods at the local shopping complex
Phoebe said she also regularly uses face mist to keep her skin hydrated and recently discovered Magic Brows tinted brow gel at the supermarket by MCoBeauty.
Other items in her handbag were quite surprising - with the blonde keeping sugary snacks like Gobstoppers and Hubba Bubba on hand.
Phoebe has become quite a popular influencer since her split with NRL star Sam Burgess.
During a recent appearance on The Morning Show, she revealed why she hadn't changed her surname following the couple's split.
She said she couldn't imagine having a different surname to her daughter Poppy, four, and son Billy, three.
'I can't imagine being anything different to what my babies go by, and it creates that sense of family within us,' she explained.
'It was something I did not think about twice in terms of changing it.'
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Tractor supply cause farmers to worry
ROGERSVILLE, Mo. (KY3) - If farmers have any problems with their tractors they could be left without one for weeks or even months.
Farmers are seeing a lot of issues with the cost of nearly everything increasing.
Mark Giffin, the location manager at Heritage Tractor in Rogersville, said tractors don’t stay at his store long.
“We see things sit on a lot, 10 days, five days, zero days,” said Giffin.
Giffin compares the tractor market to the current car market, where everything is getting sold quickly.
“It’s literally sold before it ever gets to the location,” said Giffin.
It’s up to the manufacturer on new tractors the stores get sent. Giffin said some tractors take months to come in and other dealers he saw have a years wait.
“That’s a real issue,” said Giffin. “We’ve never had this issue before, it’s caused us to really have to approach things differently.”
Giffin said the new approach is trying to get people into used tractors.
“Demand for good used equipment has never been higher,” said Giffin.
Along with price increases, Giffin said parts are also hard to come by.
“We’ve seen a lot of slowdown there,” said Giffin. “Maybe it takes a month, maybe it takes two months to get a certain part.”
Giffin tries to do anything he can to help farmers across Southwest Missouri, because he said, they feed the world.
“That’s how you produce food, cattle farmers, they live and die by tractors,” said Giffin. “Just to keep them running, that’s our whole goal. I mean, it’s to keep the guys running. If they stay in business, we stay in business.”
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WFO MIDLAND/ODESSA Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Thursday, July 7, 2022
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FLASH FLOOD WARNING
The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southeastern Eddy County in southeastern New Mexico...
Northeastern Culberson County in southwestern Texas...
Northwestern Reeves County in southwestern Texas...
* Until 930 PM MDT /1030 PM CDT/.
* At 627 PM MDT /727 PM CDT/, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms
producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 1.5
inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
mainly rural areas of Southeastern Eddy, Northeastern Culberson
and Northwestern Reeves Counties
This includes the following streams and drainages...
Salt Creek, Hay Hollow, Owl Draw, Delaware River, Red Bluff Draw
and Pecos River.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
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CORDELE, Ga. — Cordele homicide investigators are asking for the public's help in a case.
The police department is searching for a pickup truck investigators believe is connected with a man's death.
Investigators are working to learn the circumstances surrounding Jonnie "Red" Walker's death. They released a photo of the vehicle of interest, described to be a silver or tan Chevy or GMC extended cab pickup truck.
The vehicle was last seen at the intersection of South 7 St. and West 14 Ave. in Cordele at 10:13 p.m. on June 25.
Georgia Bureau of Investigation agents are also assisting with the investigation. Anyone with information about the truck or the driver is asked to call the GBI tip line at 1-800-597-TIPS (8477) or the Investigation Americus Field Office at (229) 931-2439. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/crime/cordele-police-searching-for-vehicle-in-homicide-investigation/85-c9f9dddb-395c-4b0f-9eac-565fb694bb27 | 2022-07-08T02:10:40Z | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/crime/cordele-police-searching-for-vehicle-in-homicide-investigation/85-c9f9dddb-395c-4b0f-9eac-565fb694bb27 | false |
David R. Dietz, 47, of Thornhurst, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at home.
Born in Thornhurst, he was the son of David D. Dietz and the late Judy Bender Dietz.
David attended North Pocono High School.
Prior to David’s recent relocation back to his home town of Thornhurst, he worked as a welder/fitter in Woodinville, Wash.
David enjoyed snowmobiling, quadding, riding motorcycles and driving trucks and sports cars. He was a skilled mechanic and welder which helped him keep his “toys” in excellent condition. He was the “go-to guy” if you needed help repairing your lawn equipment, machinery or your toys. David had a kind heart and was always willing to help anyone in need.
Having previously lived in Florida and Washington state, Dave acquired many friends throughout the country. He enjoyed keeping in touch with them via Facebook to share stories and videos. He always looked forward to meeting up with his “local buddies” for a riding adventure in the state game lands, share ideas about projects they were working on or just reminisce about growing up together.
Surviving, in addition to his father, David with spouse, Darlene Dietz, are his three daughters, Carringtin, Abbingtin and Taylar, all of Monroe, Wash.; his sister, Kimberly Dietz, Snohomish, Wash.; his brother, Jason, Thornhurst; and two nieces, Kaimyn O’Neill; and Rachel Dietz.
There will be no public visitation and interment will be held at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements and on-site cremation are entrusted to Miller Bean Funeral Home Inc., 436 Cedar Ave., Scranton.
Please visit the funeral home website to leave a condolence.
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Ontario's public health laws in response to COVID-19 continue to evolve. DSF has previously discussed the enforceability of mandatory vaccination policies in the workplace. This blog addresses the enforceability of mandatory masking policies introduced by employers now that Ontario law no longer requires masking in most settings.
Evolution of the Ontario Mask Mandate
On June 11, 2022, the Ontario mandatory masking requirement was lifted in public transit1 and most health care settings. The province's masking mandate has been gradually adjusted since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, becoming more relaxed as the volume of infections in Ontario has decreased. The significant changes to the mandate enacted on June 11 were perceived by many as the end of the mask mandate. However, individuals are still required to wear a mask in certain circumstances, such as in long-term care and retirement homes. Hospitals, while no longer obligated by the province to require masking, may nonetheless elect to require masks to be worn in their facilities. Indeed, many hospitals, such as Toronto's University Health Network, have continued to require masking.
Masking Policies in the Workplace
Similar to hospitals, although not mandatory, private businesses may choose to have a masking policy in effect. Under the Occupational Health and Safety Act ("OHSA"), employers are required to take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of a worker. This includes protection from "occupational illnesses", such as COVID-19. To ensure compliance with the OHSA, it continues to be prudent for employers to have a masking policy. One possibility would be to require employees to wear a mask when walking through the common areas of the workplace but be permitted to remove their masks when working alone in their office.
Individuals who wish to continue masking are permitted to do so, even if their employer does not require it. Employees who refuse to comply with their employer's masking policy may be subjected to discipline.
Is Refusal to Abide by an Employer's Masking Policy Just Cause for Termination?
Employers may terminate an employee at any time without cause, as long as they provide the terminated employee with all payments and entitlements in accordance with the Employment Standards Act, 2000, their employment contract and the common law.
If an employee can show that they cannot wear a mask for medical or religious reasons, they would be entitled to accommodation under the Ontario Human Rights Code or the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. In these instances, employers would have a duty to accommodate the employee up to the point of undue hardship, with regard to cost and health and safety issues. However, to date, qualifying for such as accommodation has proved to be extremely difficult and this is likely to continue to be the case.
In Beaudin v Zale Canada Co. o/a Peoples Jewellers, 2021 AHRC 155, the Human Rights Tribunal of Alberta ("HRTA") determined that a store's choice to refuse service to a customer who refused to comply with its masking policy, even though at the time there was no public health requirement to wear a mask, did not amount to discrimination. In this instance, it was not disputed that the patron had a disability which prevented him from wearing a mask, but because the store offered alternatives such as shopping online (with free delivery) and curbside pick-up, and since the employer had good faith and legitimate health and safety reasons for introducing the policy, the HRTA dismissed the complaint.
There are other cases in which human rights tribunals have decided against individuals who refused to follow the mask policies of private businesses.2 In each of these cases, the tribunals concluded that the complainant was not entitled to an exemption from wearing a mask under the applicable human rights legislation.
Employers may consider providing alternatives, such as permitting employees to work remotely to avoid human rights complaints about the enforcement of a masking policy. However, as the British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal concluded in The Customer v The Store, 2021 BCHRT 39, "[t]he Code does not protect people who refuse to wear a mask as a matter of personal preference".3
The above cases suggest that an employer will likely have a strong case if they choose to terminate an employee for cause and wilful misconduct for failure to comply with a masking policy. However, if COVID-19 becomes less of a public health and workplace safety concern and case counts decrease, it will become more difficult for an employer to establish just cause and wilful misconduct when terminating an employee for failure to comply with a masking policy. On the other hand, if a new variant and wave of the virus emerge and case counts increase, the employer's case for cause and wilful misconduct, if an employee does not comply with its masking policy, will become strong again.
Ultimately, masking disputes in the workplace will depend on the facts and circumstances of each case and whether the masking policy is reasonable in the circumstances.
Footnotes
1 With the exception of the TTC's "Wheel-Trans" Service.
2 See also: Szeles v Costco Wholesale Canada Ltd., 2021 AHRC 154; Rael v Cartwright Jewelers and another, 2021 BCHRT 106; Coelho v Lululemon Athletica Canada Inc., 2021 BCHRT 156; Ratchford v Creatures Pet Store, 2021 BCHRT 157.
3 The Customer v The Store, 2021 BCHRT 39 at para 14.
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WFO LUBBOCK Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Thursday, July 7, 2022
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AREAL FLOOD ADVISORY
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
753 PM CDT Thu Jul 7 2022
...FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...North-Central Bailey County.
* WHEN...Until 830 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Overflowing poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 751 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated continuing light to
moderate rainfall in the wake of slow-moving thunderstorms.
While the heaviest rain has exited the area, minor flooding
is possible. Up to 2.5 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inch are possible over
the area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Progress.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service.
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Which CBD balms are best?
CBD, also known as cannabidiol, is a sought-after therapy for a variety of health concerns, including chronic pain and even some skin conditions. While many consumers are wary of the tetrahydrocannabinol contained in cannabis and its psychoactive effects, rest assured that quality topical CBD products aren’t composed of THC.
If you’re new to the realm of CBD products or topicals, consider our top choice, Try The CBD – CBD Cream, for a natural introduction to the highest-quality CBD products and their health benefits.
What to know before you buy a CBD balm
Concentration matters
Similar to ingestible CBD products like gummies, the concentration of CBD in a balm determines its efficacy. The potency doesn’t need to be quite as high in a topical product as an oral product to make an impact, but a highly concentrated CBD balm will be more effective than one with a low concentration. For soothing pain, try to find a balm with at least 200 milligrams of CBD. Alternatively, if you are using a CBD balm as part of your normal skincare routine, anything between 25-200 milligrams is satisfactory.
Sources and types make a difference
The source of the CBD greatly determines the quality of the final product. The United States has some of the best soil for growing hemp, so an American-grown CBD formula is usually high-quality.
The type of CBD—isolate, broad-spectrum, or full-spectrum—also influences its quality. Isolate CBD formulas completely isolate the CBD, meaning they contain nothing but CBD. Expect broad-spectrum formulas to have a variety of CBD and other cannabinoids, but all the THC will be removed. When it comes to full-spectrum, this has the widest range of cannabinoids and can contain trace amounts of THC. If you need to take a drug test, note that full-spectrum CBD formulas may trigger false positives.
There’s no THC
If you’re worried about CBD products getting you high, put that worry to rest. Except for trace amounts found in full-spectrum formulas, CBD products don’t contain THC, which is the main cannabinoid in marijuana causing psychoactive effects. Additionally, a CBD balm applied topically is less likely to enter the bloodstream while it targets areas of pain and inflammation.
What to look for in a quality CBD balm
Third-party testing
Companies boasting the highest quality CBD balms verify their formulas through third-party testing. Rather than simply meeting personal standards, a choice CBD brand will ensure they are offering the best, most potent balms that provide real results by opening their formula up to scrutiny. Any CBD balm you consider should supply third-party lab test results proving the safety and effectiveness of the product.
Multipurpose qualities
Most CBD balms are suitable for use on the entire body, even the face. A CBD balm should be effective on the tough skin of your elbows and knees while being safe for your joint pain, inflammation and even facial acne. Some CBD balms are area-specific, such as lip balms or under-eye balms. Consider your needs and choose the balm that suits you.
Organic
The best CBD balm comes from organic ingredients. They will be free of pesticides and harmful chemicals, allowing you to use your CBD balm worry-free about toxins in your skincare routine.
Quality ingredient list
Choice ingredients comprise the best CBD balms. While CBD should be the most essential ingredient, other ingredients will be included. Check for natural, quality ingredients like beeswax, vegetable wax, essential oils and aloe vera. Avoid harmful ingredients found in some topical products, including, but not limited to, EDTAs (calcium disodium EDTA, disodium EDTA, tetrasodium EDTA, trisodium EDTA), solvents and cyclic silicones.
Scent
CBD typically doesn’t smell amazing on its own, so many CBD balms include a fragrance to allow for a more relaxing user experience. Natural fragrances like essential oils are popular among high-quality CBD balms, but it is possible to find fragrance chemicals. Check for fragrance chemicals if you have sensitive skin or want to avoid unnatural ingredients.
How much you can expect to spend on CBD balm
Expect CBD balms to vary in price depending on potency, source, type and quantity. Anything between $6-$75 is a normal price for a CBD balm.
CBD balm FAQ
How long will the effects of my CBD balm last?
A. Results vary between users and are largely influenced by the potency of your product and the amount applied. The severity of your health issue, such as joint pain, also impacts the results.
How do I use a CBD balm?
A. Make sure the area where you want to apply your balm is clean and dry. Beginning with a small amount of product, gently massage in a circular motion until it’s absorbed. Allow yourself to adjust to the dosage before increasing it or upgrading to a formula with a higher potency.
What’s the best CBD balm to buy?
Top CBD balm
What you need to know: Made of natural, organic ingredients, this therapeutic CBD package comes with three balms to suit a variety of topical purposes.
What you’ll love: Get the most out of this product with its flexible uses. Great for multiple skin types and everyday use, you can treat yourself with the confidence that you’re using the purest products.
What you should consider: Some users find the potency of this product lower than their preference.
Where to buy: Sold by Try The CBD
Top CBD balm for the money
Plant People – Soothe+ Restorative CBD Body Balm
What you need to know: This soothing, full-spectrum salve is all-purpose, so apply it to any sore or swollen areas for relief.
What you’ll love: A little goes a long way with this CBD balm. Designed to ease aches and pains, you can apply this balm to a variety of locations on the body. It’s especially helpful for anyone dealing with effects from surgery or allergies.
What you should consider: This balm can be a bit messy to spread effectively.
Where to buy: Sold by Plant People
Worth checking out
Cornbread – USDA Organic CBD Balm
What you need to know: With no-mess application, manufacturers created this highly durable balm to keep up with your active lifestyle.
What you’ll love: This CBD balm offers a clean ingredient list, refreshing smell and healing effects with no preservatives. Composed entirely of plant products, this balm works hard to deliver pain relief and relaxation.
What you should consider: This CBD balm is pricier than many of its alternatives.
Where to buy: Sold by Cornbread
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IRVINE, Calif., July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Building Industry Association of Southern California (BIASC) is pleased to announce their Junior Builders' one-day event for 10-15 year olds, in Costa Mesa, CA on July 14th. Children will shadow building industry professionals and participate in various building and design workshops, followed by a brainstorming and designing session of BIASC's 2023 Rose Parade(R) Float. This event will be hosted by Brookfield Residential, a national homebuilder.
BIASC created the first Jr. Builder program in 2019, designed to give young children the opportunity to learn more about the building industry with online home design contests and interaction with industry leaders. However, due to the COVID pandemic, the program remained dormant until a special announcement was recently presented to the Jr. Builder alumni to reconvene and assist with the upcoming Rose Parade presented by Honda.
"The Rose Parade is about creativity and imagination on one of the world's largest stages. As our industry looks to provide housing for the next generation, we thought the most talented people to provide us with a futuristic snapshot would be our next generation of homebuilders," said BIASC CEO Jeff Montejano.
This year's Jr. Builders' theme and concept piggybacks off BIASC's previous announcement of their participation in the 2023 Tournament of Roses(R) Parade in Pasadena, CA. BIASC has given complete concept and float design decisions to the Jr. Builder attendees. The Jr. Builders will craft verbal, written and artistic drawings that will be vetted through professional float designers. The builders will be working around the chosen theme for the 134th Rose Parade presented by Honda, "Turning The Corner," and will have the final say in overall design, colors and prop placement. The final theme and float concept will be determined by the Jr. Builders, and will be formally announced next month at an exclusive reception at Tournament House, joined by the Tournament of Roses President, UCLA and USC football alumni, and the region's most prestigious home builders on August 11th.
"There are many exciting monumental events happening in 2023 for the Building Industry of Southern California," said Wes Keusder, BIASC Centennial Rose Parade Co-Chairman. "We are embarking on our organization's centennial anniversary, participating in the world-famous Rose Parade and grabbing as many hands as we can to come and join in on our celebrations. It is the ideal time to look to the future and the next 100 years and give our youth the power to choose, while also building with environmental responsibilities in mind. We are here to start passing on our wisdom and learning from them at the same time."
BIASC holds an annual Jr. Builder summer camp that provides children with an opportunity to get hands-on experience while exploring many aspects of the home building business. This one-day camp event will teach participants about honoring the history and future of Southern California while learning about float design. All attendees will have the opportunity to help design the float. BIASC's participation in the 2023 Rose Parade has inspired the organization to incorporate Jr. Builders in this milestone experience, with many more soon-to-be-announced BIASC Rose Parade events to follow.
August 11th marks the unveiling of the chosen BIASC Rose Parade Float theme. To learn more please visit https://members.biasc.org/events/tournament-of-roses-house-exclusive-summer-reception .
The Building Industry Association of Southern California (BIASC) is the voice of the region's building industry, with four chapters offering localized services to building professionals from Ventura to the southern tip of Orange County. Throughout its 90-year history, the association has served its builder and associate members by anticipating, protecting and promoting their common interests through its many programs, services, councils and committees. For more information on the Building Industry Association of Southern California, visit https://biasc.org/.
The Tournament of Roses is a volunteer organization that hosts America's New Year Celebration® with the Rose Parade® presented by Honda, the Rose Bowl Game® and a variety of accompanying events. The Association's 935 volunteer members will drive the success of 134th Rose Parade themed "Turning The Corner," on Monday, January 2, 2023, followed by the 109th Rose Bowl Game. For more information, visit www.tournamentofroses.com. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
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SAN JOSE, Calif., July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Enpower Greentech Inc. has successfully developed a 100Ah lithium metal battery (LMB), another major step in the commercialization of next-generation batteries for electric vehicles. The breakthrough comes on the heels of Enpower Greentech's newly developed ultra-high energy density (450Wh/kg and 520Wh/kg) LMB in 2021, as well as its safety credentials secured in June 2022.
Enpower Greentech's high-capacity battery cell adopts its proprietary flame-retardant electrolyte solution, which enhances safety without compromising performance. The weight of a single cell is 0.821kg. The cell has a capacity of 102.4Ah (0.1C discharge), a gravimetric energy density of 479Wh/kg, volumetric energy density of 910Wh/L; internal resistance of ≤1.0mΩ. The cell also has a low self-discharge rate (K value ≤ 2.0μV/h, at 30% SOC), which is less than 10% that of graphite and silicon anode-based traditional lithium-ion batteries.
Enpower Greentech, with subsidiaries in China, Japan, and the U.S., fosters cross-border collaborations to achieve a competitive edge in the development of next generation batteries. It has expanded its product line, developing a 10Ah to 50Ah LMB for the drone and electric aircraft (eVTOL) markets. Enpower Greentech is also developing an all-solid-state LMB and plans to deliver Ah-class pouch cells for external testing by the end of this year. The company plans to start production of 100MWh-scale and GWh-scale LMB manufacturing lines in 2023 and 2024, respectively.
Batteries are now a core technology driving global industry, with multinational automakers and battery manufacturers all competing in the space. On the 10th year of its founding, Enpower Greentech has managed to become a world technology leader, especially with respect to battery performance such as energy density and cycle life. In the future, Enpower will continue to improve its battery performance, optimizing its cycle life, fast-charging, and other performance metrics while reducing costs.
Enpower Greentech's team would like to dedicate their work on safer and better performing batteries to their mentor and collaborator Professor John Goodenough, who celebrates his 100th birthday this month.
About Enpower
Enpower Greentech is a battery technology company dedicated to the commercialization of lithium metal batteries, all-solid-state batteries, and other next-gen batteries. The group company has subsidiaries in China, Japan, and the United States, drawing from their regional advantages to drive breakthrough innovations and commercialization. The company works closely with Nobel Laureate John Goodenough, the inventor of the lithium-ion battery, and his lab at the University of Texas at Austin, as well as the inventor of the sulfide-based super-ionic conductors Professor Kano Ryoji and his lab at Tokyo Institute of Technology. It also maintains strategic partnerships with more than 30 established companies up and down the battery value chain. Enpower Greentech's mission is to realize a net-zero carbon future through the promotion of next-generation batteries such as lithium metal and all-solid-state batteries.
Contact information
Enpower Technology Co. (China)
E-mail: contact@enpower-energy.com
Enpower Greentech Inc. (USA)
E-mail: contact@enpowerus.com
E-mail: contact@enpowerjp.co.jp
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IRVINE, Calif., July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Building Industry Association of Southern California (BIASC) is pleased to announce their Junior Builders' one-day event for 10-15 year olds, in Costa Mesa, CA on July 14th. Children will shadow building industry professionals and participate in various building and design workshops, followed by a brainstorming and designing session of BIASC's 2023 Rose Parade(R) Float. This event will be hosted by Brookfield Residential, a national homebuilder.
BIASC created the first Jr. Builder program in 2019, designed to give young children the opportunity to learn more about the building industry with online home design contests and interaction with industry leaders. However, due to the COVID pandemic, the program remained dormant until a special announcement was recently presented to the Jr. Builder alumni to reconvene and assist with the upcoming Rose Parade presented by Honda.
"The Rose Parade is about creativity and imagination on one of the world's largest stages. As our industry looks to provide housing for the next generation, we thought the most talented people to provide us with a futuristic snapshot would be our next generation of homebuilders," said BIASC CEO Jeff Montejano.
This year's Jr. Builders' theme and concept piggybacks off BIASC's previous announcement of their participation in the 2023 Tournament of Roses(R) Parade in Pasadena, CA. BIASC has given complete concept and float design decisions to the Jr. Builder attendees. The Jr. Builders will craft verbal, written and artistic drawings that will be vetted through professional float designers. The builders will be working around the chosen theme for the 134th Rose Parade presented by Honda, "Turning The Corner," and will have the final say in overall design, colors and prop placement. The final theme and float concept will be determined by the Jr. Builders, and will be formally announced next month at an exclusive reception at Tournament House, joined by the Tournament of Roses President, UCLA and USC football alumni, and the region's most prestigious home builders on August 11th.
"There are many exciting monumental events happening in 2023 for the Building Industry of Southern California," said Wes Keusder, BIASC Centennial Rose Parade Co-Chairman. "We are embarking on our organization's centennial anniversary, participating in the world-famous Rose Parade and grabbing as many hands as we can to come and join in on our celebrations. It is the ideal time to look to the future and the next 100 years and give our youth the power to choose, while also building with environmental responsibilities in mind. We are here to start passing on our wisdom and learning from them at the same time."
BIASC holds an annual Jr. Builder summer camp that provides children with an opportunity to get hands-on experience while exploring many aspects of the home building business. This one-day camp event will teach participants about honoring the history and future of Southern California while learning about float design. All attendees will have the opportunity to help design the float. BIASC's participation in the 2023 Rose Parade has inspired the organization to incorporate Jr. Builders in this milestone experience, with many more soon-to-be-announced BIASC Rose Parade events to follow.
August 11th marks the unveiling of the chosen BIASC Rose Parade Float theme. To learn more please visit https://members.biasc.org/events/tournament-of-roses-house-exclusive-summer-reception .
The Building Industry Association of Southern California (BIASC) is the voice of the region's building industry, with four chapters offering localized services to building professionals from Ventura to the southern tip of Orange County. Throughout its 90-year history, the association has served its builder and associate members by anticipating, protecting and promoting their common interests through its many programs, services, councils and committees. For more information on the Building Industry Association of Southern California, visit https://biasc.org/.
The Tournament of Roses is a volunteer organization that hosts America's New Year Celebration® with the Rose Parade® presented by Honda, the Rose Bowl Game® and a variety of accompanying events. The Association's 935 volunteer members will drive the success of 134th Rose Parade themed "Turning The Corner," on Monday, January 2, 2023, followed by the 109th Rose Bowl Game. For more information, visit www.tournamentofroses.com. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
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NEW YORK, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Voyager Digital Ltd. ("Voyager" or the "Company") (TSX: VOYG) (OTC Pink: VYGVF) (FRA: UCD2), today announced that it has given notice to the Toronto Stock Exchange (the "TSX") that the Company will voluntarily delist its common shares from the TSX. This action is being taken by the Company in response to the TSX notifying the Company that the TSX would be conducting a review of the eligibility for continued listing on TSX of the Company's common shares as a result of the Company and its main operating subsidiaries filing voluntary petitions for reorganization under Chapter 11 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court of the Southern District of New York.
Due to this review, trading in Voyager shares has been suspended by the TSX. Voyager has also been notified that, due to its bankruptcy filing, the Company no longer qualifies for the OTCQX International. Effective today, shares will trade on the OTC Pink Sheets. However, due to the TSX trading halt and delisting review, shares are also halted on the OTC.
The Company plans to apply to the Canadian Securities Exchange (the "CSE") to transition the trading of its common shares from the TSX to the CSE. While the Company expects that trading in its shares will transition from the TSX to the CSE, there is no guarantee that the CSE will approve the trading in the Company's shares or that such transition will occur.
Parties with questions about the chapter 11 process may contact the Company's Claims Agent, Stretto, at +1 (855) 473-8665 (toll-free in the U.S.) or +1 (949) 271-6507 (for parties outside the U.S.). They have also set up a website at http://cases.stretto.com/Voyager, which includes court documents and other information.
About Voyager Digital Ltd.
Voyager Digital Ltd.'s (TSX: VOYG) (OTC Pink: VYGVF) (FRA: UCD2) US subsidiary, Voyager Digital, LLC, is a cryptocurrency platform in the United States founded in 2018 to bring choice, transparency, and cost-efficiency to the marketplace. Voyager offers a secure way to trade over 100 different crypto assets using its easy-to-use mobile application. Through its subsidiary Coinify ApS, Voyager provides crypto payment solutions for both consumers and merchants around the globe. To learn more about the company, please visit https://www.investvoyager.com.
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GRAPHIC VIDEO: Man set on fire outside Arizona convenience store
GLENDALE, Ariz. (3TV/CBS 5/Gray News) - A man is recovering at a hospital burn unit after being set on fire with gasoline outside of a Circle K convenience store in Arizona.
Glendale police told Arizona’s Family early Sunday morning that officers responded to reports of a man on fire at the Circle K at 59th and Olive avenues around 4:30 a.m. Police say officers arrived and found Blake Angerer fully engulfed in flames.
When authorities arrived, witnesses were trying to put out the fire by pouring water over Angerer.
After speaking with witnesses, officers learned that the suspect, Luciano Simmons, had walked into the Circle K moments before the incident and bought gasoline. The clerk confirmed to detectives that Simmons was in the store and bought the gas.
Police say Simmons reportedly filled up a water bottle with gasoline and then walked to the nearby bus stop, which is just northwest of the gas pumps. A witness at the bus stop with Simmons and Angerer said Simmons poured gasoline on Angerer and then used a blue butane torch to light Angerer on fire.
Surveillance video shows the moments Angerer and the witness run toward the nearby Circle K while the witness tried to put out the fire. Police say the witness, Angerer, and the Circle K clerk were pouring water over Angerer until first responders arrived on the scene.
In the 911 call, the clerk is heard telling the dispatcher to quickly send firefighters and police as Angerer wailed in the background. “A person came into my store in flames!” he shouted. He then tells Angerer, “Someone’s coming, dude, hold on. You’re OK; you’re alive. Don’t worry dude; we got you, we got you.”
The clerk then continued to try to reassure Angerer and told him he was not on fire after they doused him with water. “You’re not on fire, it’s just your skin,” he said. “Don’t move! You’re going to make it worse.”
Angerer continued to cry and scream in the background.
“Where are the burns?” the dispatcher asked. “All over his body! Everywhere! On his leg, his back,” replied the clerk.
Angerer then tried to take his clothes off before the clerk stopped him.
“Don’t take your clothes off! If you take your clothes off, you’ll peel more skin off! Don’t do anything, let EMS handle it!” he shouted. The dispatcher then told the clerk to continue putting cold water on Angerer until police arrived.
About 30 minutes after the incident, the clerk spotted Simmons across the street and identified him to officers as the man who bought gasoline just before Angerer was set on fire.
Investigators found a water bottle at the bus stop that smelled strongly of gasoline. They also found the pump where the clerk saw Simmons fill up a water bottle with $1 worth of gas. Detectives reviewed the surveillance video, stating it was consistent with statements provided by the clerk.
During an interview with Simmons, he admitted to detectives he was at the Circle K and purchased a small amount of gasoline for his gas-powered bicycle.
Simmons was shown an image of a person inside the Circle K moments before Angerer was set on fire. He confirmed he was the man spotted in the store surveillance video but denied being the person who set Angerer on fire.
Simmons was arrested and faces an aggravated assault charge that resulted in serious physical injury. Police say it’s unknown if Angerer will survive his injuries.
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New Delhi: Delhi's power distribution company
TPDDL on Thursday said it has completed two decades of operation and adopted a new brand philosophy 'Towards a Greener Tomorrow' to focus on sustainable
clean energy. With the new identity, the brand plans to focus on sustainability, green power and increasing percentage share of green
energy in the energy mix, it added.
The brand's previous tag line was 'With you Non-stop'. The new tag line 'Towards a Greener Tomorrow' is a new-age promise to the customer of today. It focusses on three pillars -- environment, community awareness and culture building, the statement said.
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Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (TPDDL) is committed to promoting energy efficiency and green energy amongst its consumers. The brand is well placed to encourage
renewable energy in the country and is taking concrete steps towards adoption of green energy, promotion of solar rooftop and development of EV infrastructure. Moving forward, Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited will continue to integrate and empower sustainable practices among various stakeholders," the company said. | https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/renewable/power-utility-firm-tpddl-adopts-new-brand-philosophy-to-focus-on-clean-energy/92736210 | 2022-07-08T02:33:00Z | https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/renewable/power-utility-firm-tpddl-adopts-new-brand-philosophy-to-focus-on-clean-energy/92736210 | false |
Eleven Madison Park, the once heralded fine dining palace that has attracted attention in its current vegan era for withering critical reviews and allegations of harsh working conditions, is raising the price of its tasting menu in August.
The pricing change will help the restaurant offset higher vegetable and vendor costs, in addition to providing for higher wages for back-of-house workers, according to a spokesperson for Eleven Madison. The move comes on the heels of a detailed Insider story on low pay at the restaurant and reports of a scrapped raise last fall.
Dinner in chef Daniel Humm’s main dining room will jump by $30 to $365 per person. That’s technically the first time in three years that the restaurant has pushed up the base price of the tasting, but Eleven Madison also reinstated tipping earlier this winter — an effective 20 percent price hike — and increased optional wine pairing prices.
After tip, but before tax, the menu will cost $438 per person.
A spokesperson for Eleven Madison says the price increase will allow for a 7.5 percent hourly pay increase on average before the onset of August dinner service. “This will be our third wage increase for culinary employees within the last 14 months – a 21 percent pay increase overall,” the spokesperson said.
Eleven Madison said the price hike was also fueled by rising produce costs (including for button mushrooms, carrots, and celery) steeper vendor costs (such as for flowers and linens), and increasing the number of staffers.
The price increase follows an Insider report from last week stating that Eleven Madison drafted an op-ed last September about how it would raise wages at the restaurant, declaring that it paid workers “too little,” with most kitchen workers earning $15-per-hour. To allow for a hike to $20-per-hour, per that account, the restaurant planned to hike the price of its (at the time, service-included) tasting to $425, but Eleven Madison reportedly ditched the effort following a tough Times review from Pete Wells. Some employee wages presumably went up when the restaurant’s no tipping policy went into effect in January, but the $20 minimum was not instituted, according to Insider. Humm said at a conference earlier this week that wages have since gone up to $17 to $18 an hour.
The living wage in Manhattan or Brooklyn for a single person with no children is $25.42-per-hour, per an MIT calculator. Cooks in the city earn a median pay of $19.42-per-hour, according to the New York State labor department, with the top 10 percent earning just under $25 per hour.
The full tasting will now run $943 for two after tax and 20 percent tip — a $100-plus increase from earlier this year during the no-tipping regime. For a full blown dinner with wine pairings (which now cost $195 per person, up $20), dinner for two will cost $1,446. That’s nearly a $170 per person increase from this winter, or over $330 more for two.
Rising food and labor costs — alongside global supply chain issues and sky-high fuel prices — have been pushing up the price of dining out throughout the city, with some of the steepest increases coming at the city’s toniest establishments. But outside of Masa Takayama’s exorbitant sushi den at the Deutsche Bank Center in Midtown, or Sushi Noz on the Upper East Side, few New York restaurants appear to have raised their prices as dramatically as Eleven Madison this year. It’s also fair to say few other restaurants have been the subject of such intense scrutiny as Humm’s celebrated institution.
In addition to the Wells review, I penned a negative-leaning critique of the vegan menu, while Eater’s Jaya Saxena called the venue’s $300 takeout box “nothing special,” branding it a “mostly fine, single day’s worth of eating, at the cost of what most people spend on groceries over the course of a few weeks.” Journalist Alicia Kennedy, in turn, authored a Bon Appetit essay critical of allegations of working conditions and food waste at the restaurant, partly stemming from a separate Insider report — which Eleven Madison disputed — on the restaurant’s first year as a mostly vegan spot. | https://ny.eater.com/2022/7/7/23198636/eleven-madison-park-tasting-menu-price-increase-august | 2022-07-08T02:33:14Z | https://ny.eater.com/2022/7/7/23198636/eleven-madison-park-tasting-menu-price-increase-august | true |
TOKYO (AP) — Kazuki Takahashi, the creator of the “Yu-Gi-Oh!” manga comic and trading card game, has died, apparently while snorkeling in southwestern Japan, the coast guard said Friday.
The body of Takahashi, 60, was found Wednesday floating about 300 meters (330 yards) off the coast of Okinawa, by a person running a marine leisure business, according to an official at the Naha Coast Guard Nago station.
The coast guard and the fire department went by boat and watercraft and found the body, face down and wearing a snorkeling mask. He may have been dead for a day or two, according to the coast guard official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because their job did not allow them to be quoted by name.
The body showed signs of being attacked by a marine creature, possibly sharks, but the cause of death was still under investigation, the official said.
Takahashi was identified after police in another part of Okinawa contacted the coast guard Thursday, saying a rented car had been found abandoned on a beach. The car had a driver’s license, confirming the identity. Takahashi’s real first name was Kazuo. His family was contacted and identified him, the coast guard official said.
“Yu-Gi-Oh!” debuting in Shonen Jump magazine in 1996, became a hit, selling more than 40 million copies as manga, although the number of cards out in the world is far greater, in the billions.
The official card game went on sale in 1999. A TV show and video games, as well as figures and toys, were also part of the franchise.
There was an outpouring of mourning on social media.
Eric Stuart, the American actor who did the animation voiceover, said he was saddened by the news.
“An amazingly talented man. Sensei created a role that would help define my voice acting career,” Stuart said on Twitter, using the Japanese word for “teacher.”
Fans around the world posted their cards and manga images online. Some noted that was how they had become interested in Japan. People recalled how the cards had helped them make their first friends.
“We are deeply grateful for the wonderful ‘Yu-Gi-Oh!’ universe that he has created, and our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time,” the London-based YuGiOhNews account said on Twitter and on its official site.
The ambassador to Japan from Georgia, Teimuraz Lezhava, said “Yu-Gi-Oh!” evoked a distinct world.
“I will never forget the excitement of playing the game,” he said on his official Japanese Twitter.
Takahashi’s work had children, and the young at heart, collecting the cards, decorated with mechanical monsters and wizard-like creatures, with a frenzy. The prices of some shot up during the height of the fad.
When a “Yu-Gi-Oh!” event was held at a Tokyo baseball stadium in 1999, so many children and parents came to buy the cards, game-maker Konami, the organizer, had to call in riot police.
“Yu-Gi-Oh!” is played by having two people facing off and placing cards from their deck with different powers to try defeat the other. Each player starts out with 8,000 “life points,” which get chiseled away as your cards lose.
The main character is a doe-eyed boy with spiky blond hair called Yugi Muto, an expert at card games. “Yu-Gi-Oh” means “king of games.”
The more expensive cards, the ones literally with glitter, are powerful in the game, called “super rare” and “secret rare.” But they weren’t that easily found, so people bought more packs, or cartons, of the cards.
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Siddaramaiah hits back on Minister’s remark on shoes
B.C. Nagesh said that children come to school to get education and not for shoes and socks
Leader of Opposition Siddaramaiah has described as “inhuman” the statement by Minister for School Education and Literacy B.C. Nagesh that children come to school “to get education and not for shoes and socks.”
Mr. Nagesh had said so at Kalaburagi while responding to a question by journalists on why there was a delay in distribution of shoes and socks to government school children.
Objecting to the remark, Mr. Siddaramaiah said if the Minister was aware how children who are compelled to walk to school without footwear feel when privileged children go to school wearing uniform, tie, shoes and socks in the same neighbourhood. “Is your ‘40% commission’ government incapable of taking care of the minimum needs of children from deprived classes?” he asked on Thursday, in a release.
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WFO EL PASO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Thursday, July 7, 2022
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FLASH FLOOD WARNING
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
717 PM MDT Thu Jul 7 2022
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL EL PASO COUNTY HAS BEEN
REPLACED WITH A FLOOD ADVISORY...
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 PM MDT THIS EVENING...
...REPLACES FLASH FLOOD WARNING...
* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is occurring.
* WHERE...A portion of western Texas, including the following
county, El Paso.
* WHEN...Until 830 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 717 PM MDT, trained weather spotters reported flooding in
the advisory area. This is causing urban and small stream
flooding. Overflowing poor drainage areas have already caused
minor flooding in the advisory area. Between 1.5 and 2 inches
of rain have fallen.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Central El Paso, Northeast El Paso, East El Paso, Fort Bliss,
Biggs Field and Fort Bliss Northeast.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small
creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses
to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin slams the West for trying to impose "new world order," and says peace talks move ever further away as the conflict continues.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the "special operation" in Ukraine has marked a shift towards a "multi-polar world"
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Kyiv opposes Canada handing over a turbine to Russia's state-run energy giant Gazprom, Reuters cited a Ukrainian Energy Ministry source as saying.
The ministry source told the news agency that Canada's sanctions on Moscow forbid the transfer of gas-related equipment.
Gazprom cut the capacity along the Nord Stream 1 to 40% of usual levels last month, saying that there was a delay in the return of equipment being serviced by German company Siemens Energy in Canada.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz reiterated Berlin's support for Ukraine while appearing on a talks show on German broadcaster ZDF.
"I believe that you can only ever act with the support of citizens. But I think that it will be possible for a long time, and necessary for a long time, to maintain solidarity with Ukraine through Germany's efforts," Scholz said.
Germany's chancellor said the country had a duty to support Ukraine as Kyiv is fighting for democracy and the rule of law.
"We cannot accept that one country invades its neighbor and says, 'I'm taking a piece of the territory, this is mine now'," Scholz said.
Scholz defended the sanctions imposed on Russia. Politicians from the opposition Left party and far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) recently called for sanctions to be lifted and for the Nord Stream 2 pipeline to become operational.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has told senior politicians that if the West wanted to challenge Russia in combat, they were welcome to try.
"Today we hear that they want to defeat us on the battlefield. What can you say here? Let them try," Putin said during a televised address.
The Russian president also accused the West of attempting to impose "its new world order" with Putin saying "these attempts are doomed to failure," according to Russian media agency Interfax.
Putin went on to say that Russia’s "special operation" — Moscow’s terms for its invasion of Ukraine — was the beginning of a shift towards a "multi-polar world."
Putin also mentioned peace negotiations, but said they would be harder to come by the longer conflict continued.
"Everyone should know that, by and large, we haven't started anything yet in earnest," he added. "At the same time, we don't reject peace talks. But those who reject them should know that the further it goes, the harder it will be for them to negotiate with us."
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has telephoned British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to express his sadness at the news of his resignation.
"We all heard this news with sadness. Not only me, but also the entire Ukrainian society, which is very sympathetic to you,” Zelenskyy said in a statement issued by Ukraine’s presidency.
"My entire Office and all Ukrainians are grateful to you for your help. We have no doubt that Great Britain's support will be preserved, but your personal leadership and charisma made it special," Zelenskyy said.
Johnson has made two trips to Kyiv since the Russian invasion, and was the first leader of a G7 country to visit Kyiv on April 9, two weeks after Russian troops were driven back from the suburbs of the capital.
The UK's outgoing Prime Minister Boris Johnson promised Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that he will continue to work with partners to end the grain blockade in the coming weeks, a spokesperson for Johnson said.
"President Zelenskyy thanked the Prime Minister for his decisive action on Ukraine, and said the Ukrainian people were grateful for the UK's efforts," the spokesperson said following a call between the pair.
"The Prime Minister finished the call by praising President Zelenskyy, saying: 'You're a hero, everybody loves you'," spokesperson said.
Meanwhile, Ukraine presidential adviser Mykhailo Podolyak has thanked Boris Johnson for his support of the country after Russia's invasion.
In a tweet, Podolyak thanked Johnson for being "the first to arrive in Kyiv, despite missile attacks."
He thanked Johnson for "realizing the threat of the RF [Russian Federation] monster and always being at the forefront of supporting Ukraine."
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock promised the international community would help stop the effects of Russia's war in Ukraine from destabilising other countries.
Speaking from Bali, the Indonesian island where foreign ministers of the G20 group are meeting, she said that if countries were allowed to invade their neighbours, no small country would feel safe.
"It's not just a question for us, as Europeans, about how to deal with the brutal war in Ukraine, but it is also about
defending international rights, the protection of smaller, medium-sized countries," she told reporters.
"Small nations are watching very closely to see whether the international community will accept a stronger, more powerful country taking over its neighbour," she said. "If we allow that then no small country will be able to sleep peacefully."
Kazakhstan's president Kassym-Jomart Tokayev ordered officials to find oil export routes that don't go through Russian territory in a move that risks deepening tensions that have emerged between the two countries over Ukraine.
At a government meeting, Tokayev said that a new route crossing the Caspian Sea was "a priority direction" and asked officials to "take measures to increase capacity" of sections of a pipeline taking crude to China, his office said.
Kazakhstan has already seen two notable interruptions to its crude exports via a pipeline that unloads at the Russian Black Sea port of Novorossiysk in the months since Moscow sent troops into Ukraine in February.
The route accounts for around three quarters of Kazakhstan's total oil exports and the stoppages have triggered speculation that the Kremlin might be punishing its Central Asian ally for its neutral stance on Ukraine.
Russian officials greeted the resignation of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson who is one of the most ardent supporters of the Ukrainian government in its fight against the ongoing Russian invasion.
The deputy chief of the Russian security council, Dmitry Medvedev wrote on Telegram that "the 'best friends' of Ukraine are leaving."
He added that Johnson's resignation was the "rightful result of British impudence and politics from the gutter. Especially on an international level."
Kremlin press secretary Dmitry Peskov said that "as far as Mr Johnson goes, he does not like us. And we do not like him either."
Vyacheslav Volodin, the speaker of Russia's lower house of parliament, said that "the clown is going."
He called Johnson "one of the main ideologues of the war against Russia until the last Ukrainian," and urged European leaders to think about "where such a policy leads."
At least eight civilians have been killed and several others injured in Russian strikes in the war-torn Donetsk region in eastern Ukraine, the Ukrainian officials said.
The region is next in Russian troops' line of fire as they step up their offensive after capturing Sievierodonetsk and Lysychansk in the neighbouring region of Luhansk.
"The Russians killed seven civilians: three in the city of Toretsk, two in Avdiivka, one in Kodema and one in Siversk," regional governor Pavlo Kyrylenko said on Telegram, providing the region's toll for the past 24 hours.
In a separate statement, the Kramatorsk mayor said that Russian forces fired missiles at the centre of his city on Thursday, and there were casualties, but did not provide details.
According to AFP, at least one person was killed and several wounded in a strike on Kramatorsk, an administrative centre of Ukraine's Donetsk region.
The European Union is not going to let Russia use a G20 meeting of top diplomats in Bali for political propaganda, EU foreign affairs spokesperson Nabila Massrali said.
The EU is committed to the success of the summit and will not allow "Moscow to abuse the G20 as its own propaganda platform," Massarali said.
"Russia's high level political participation at the G20 meeting may pose a threat to the G20's credibility, efficiency and relevance," Massarali added.
Massarali said Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine "excludes any business as usual" but the commission did not want to the G20 paralysed as a result of a boycott.
Foreign analysts say Russia may be temporarily easing its offensive in Ukraine as the Russian military attempts to reassemble its forces for a renewed assault.
On Wednesday, Russian forces made no claimed or assessed territorial gains in Ukraine "for the first time in 133 days of war," according to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW).
The think tank based in Washington, DC, suggested that Moscow may be taking an "operational pause" that does not entail "the complete cessation of active hostilities."
A Thursday statement from Russia's Defense Ministry seemed to confirm that assessment. It said Russian military units involved in combat in Ukraine were given time to rest.
Andriy Yermak, the Ukrainian President's chief of staff, posted a video on Telegram of three soldiers raising a large Ukrainian flag on the island, from which Russian forces withdrew on June 30.
"The flag of Ukraine on Snake Island. Ahead of us are many more such videos from Ukrainian cities that are currently temporarily occupied," Yermak wrote.
Meanwhile, Russia's Defence Ministry said that a Russian warplane struck Ukraine's Snake Island in the Black Sea overnight, shortly after Ukrainian troops claimed to have raised their flag over the island.
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry said a Russian ship carrying Ukrainian grain had been allowed to leave the Turkish port of Karasu, calling it an "unacceptable situation" and summoning Turkey's ambassador.
"We regret that Russia's ship Zhibek Zholy, which was full of stolen Ukrainian grain, was allowed to leave Karasu port despite criminal evidence presented to the Turkish authorities," Foreign Ministry spokesperson Oleg Nikolenko wrote on Twitter.
"Türkiye's Ambassador in Kyiv will be invited to Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs to clarify this unacceptable situation," Nikolenko wrote.
Meanwhile, a disputed ship has returned to Russian territorial waters, a Turkish source told AFP.
The Zhibek Zholy appeared to still be loaded, said the official, refuting a Russian media report suggesting that the ship's crew intended to offload the grain to another vessel before returning.
Turkey has halted a Russian-flagged cargo ship off its Black Sea coast on Sunday and started investigating a Ukrainian claim that it was carrying stolen grain.
Finland's parliament on Thursday voted in favor of legislation that would allow barriers on the country's border with Russia and enable the closure of the 1,300 kilometers (800 miles) frontier to asylum seekers in case of exceptional circumstances.
The bill on preparedness, while contested in terms of European Union asylum rules, was passed by a supermajority that allows parliament to fast-track laws.
It comes amid fears that Russia could retaliate over Finland's plans to join the NATO military alliance.
The plan would also allow the government to decide to build fences or other barriers near Finnish borders and direct all asylum applications to one or several border crossings, such as an airport.
German Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht rejected the delivery of Fuchs armored personnel carriers to Ukraine, citing Germany's own security interests.
"We support Ukraine with everything that is possible and responsible. But we have to ensure Germany's ability to defend itself," the minister told dpa news agency on Thursday.
According to Lambrecht, it is "irresponsible to want to plunder the Bundeswehr, especially in these times, and to ignore the military advice of the Inspector General."
Inspector General Eberhard Zorn - Germany's highest-ranking soldier - had previously stated that he saw no leeway for delivering the tanks to Ukraine.
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell held talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, during which they discussed bilateral relations and Russia's war against Ukraine.
Borrell wrote on Twitter that he called on China "to play more constructive role in addressing Russia’s war against Ukraine and stopping disinformation on what are the causes and the disastrous global economic consequences of Russia's attack."
Borrell and Wang Yi are currently in Bali, where a meeting of foreign ministers of the G20 countries will take place.
The UN Security Council has failed in its response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said Thursday, describing Moscow's role as "morally bankrupt."
Ardern has long argued against the Security Council veto powers held by the five permanent members — Britain, China, France, Russia and the United States. She reiterated her call for reform of the body on Thursday.
The UN's "failure" over Ukraine was caused by Russia's position with a veto in the Security Council, she said in an address to the Sydney-based Lowy Institute think-tank during a trade visit to Australia.
According to Ardern, Russia had used its place on the council to take a "morally bankrupt position in the wake of a morally bankrupt and illegal war," and the country must be held to account for its invasion.
New Zealand would seek reforms to the UN Security Council to ensure that its value and relevance does not diminish, Ardern said.
Russia's top diplomat Sergey Lavrov has flown to the Indonesian resort town of Bali to attend a meeting of the foreign ministers of the G20 grouping, Russia's state news agency TASS said Thursday.
The gathering of the foreign ministers of the biggest 20 economies will be the first time Lavrov — who's been a long-serving foreign minister of Russian leader Vladimir Putin — will face some of of Moscow's biggest critics for its war on Ukraine.
Before departing for the conference that ends tomorrow, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said in a statement that it was in the "interest of us all to ensure that international law is respected and adhered to. That is the common denominator."
Even though Lavrov has plans to meet some of his G20 counterparts on the sidelines of the summit, Baerbock and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken have ruled out meeting Lavrov.
US officials said earlier this week that Blinken would call on G20 leaders to put pressure on Russia to support the United Nation's efforts to reopen sea lanes blocked by the war in Ukraine.
Blinken is also set to meet with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, for the first time since October, with the aim to call on China not to aid Russia's war against Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy praised the accuracy of weapons sent by Western allies in his nightly video address.
Zelenskyy said that Ukraine's military used the artillery to destroy Russian forces' depots and other logistically important targets.
"This significantly reduces the offensive potential of the Russian army. The losses of the occupiers will only increase every week, as will the difficulty of supplying them," he said.
Ukraine's president also said a Russian missile strike had destroyed a university in the northeastern city of Kharkiv. The strike hit the university's main building, museum and scientific library, he said.
"This characterizes the Russian invasion with 100% accuracy. When it comes to the definition of barbarism, this strike fits the bill the most," Zelenskyy said.
Three civilians in the Synelnykove district of Ukraine's central Dnipropetrovsk region were injured after Russian forces fired on the district using multiple-launch rocket systems (MLRS), the head of the regional military administration Valentyn Reznichko said, according to Ukrainian news agencies UKRNews and Interfax-Ukraine.
"Three people were injured, one of them seriously. A fire broke out in a local business. Rescue workers are putting out the fire," Reznichenko said.
Donetsk regional Governor Pavlo Kyrylenko urged civilians to flee as Russian forces bombarded the region.
Russian lawmakers approved legislation to create a state-funded youth movement in a move reminiscent of Soviet-era youth organizations.
The Ukrainian military lifted a restriction on conscripts that required them to obtain permission if they wanted to leave their registered place of residence. The order was rescinded a day after it was announced.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced the imminent delivery of more weapons to eastern European allies, who would then send the arms to Ukraine.
Russian businesses will be forced to supply goods and services necessary for the war to the armed forces, and employees at some firms will have to work overtime to produce them, according to two bills approved by the country's parliament.
The Kiel Institute for the World Economy said that the momentum of financial commitments to Ukraine was "slowing."
German Left Party lawmaker Klaus Ernst called for an end to Russian sanctions against the gas supply and to start talks on the Nord Stream 2 pipeline.
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Denzel Washington was noticeably absent from the Presidential Medal of Freedom Ceremony that took place at the White House on Thursday. ET has learned the honoree did not attend because he tested positive for COVID-19.
President Biden addressed the actor's absence during the ceremony in the East Room.
"There’s a man who couldn’t be here today but wanted to be: Denzel Washington, one of our greatest actors in American history. Academy Awards, Golden Globes, Tony Awards, (and) wide acclaim from audiences and peers around the world," Biden said. "He couldn’t be here with us today, but I’ll be giving him this award at a later date when he’s able to get here," the President explained.
The Presidential Medal of Freedom is America's highest civilian honor and is handed out once a year. In addition to Washington, there were 16 other recipients, including Simone Biles, Megan Rapinoe, late Sen. John McCain, Sister Simone Campbell and Diane Nash, who worked closely with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
At the ceremony, Biden delivered a speech to the "extraordinary group of Americans up here on the stage."
"On Monday, we celebrated the independence of our nation, a nation always a work in progress in creation of possibilities, the fulfillment of promises," the president said. "That's the American story. It's not a simple one. It's never been a simple one, but the fourth of July week reminds us what brought us together long ago and still binds us, binds us at our best. We strive for -- what we strive for, we, the people, doing what we can to ensure the idea of America, a cause of freedom shines like the sun to light up the future of the world. That's the soul of our nation."
Biden continued, "That's who we are as Americans. And that's what we see, an extraordinary, extraordinary group of Americans up here on this stage that I have the honor to recognize today with the presidential Medal of Freedom, our nation's highest civilian award."
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Inflation hits the Costco food court: Chicken bake price up $1, soft drinks up 10 cents
Soaring food costs, driven by staggering inflation rates, have reached a bargain bastion many thought was invincible to price hikes: the Costco food court.
Starting this week, Costco’s chicken bake costs $3.99, a $1 increase, and the 20-ounce soft drink costs 59 cents, up 10 cents, The Times confirmed at multiple store locations throughout Los Angeles County.
“I was surprised, ’cause they never do increases on the items,” said Georgina Gomez, a food service worker at a Costco on Los Feliz Boulevard who has worked at the mega retail chain for 25 years. “Once they’re out, that’s usually the price they keep.”
The price increases are part of a national update, Business Insider reported.
Grocery store prices have gone up by more than 10% in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim region over the last year. Costco is no exception, with cost increases on items including Kirkland brand croissants, muffins, Wagyu New York steaks and water bottles.
Inflation hasn’t been this high in decades. We compiled a snapshot of prices at ten grocery chains in the L.A. area. How does your local store stack up?
Gomez said she has yet to hear feedback from customers on the new prices for a soft drink and the chicken bake, a cheese-crusted bread loaf stuffed with chicken breast, bacon and Caesar dressing.
Most customers, she said, have deferred to the more popular food court items: the $1.99 pizza slice and the famous $1.50 hot-dog-and-soda combo, which remain untouched by inflation. Last year, Costco sold 122 million of the combos.
This year, debunked rumors circulated that the price of the hot-dog combo, which has remained constant since 1985, would increase by $1. The chain has gone as far as switching from Hebrew National dogs and building its own hot-dog manufacturing facilities to keep the price low, according to a MarketWatch report.
The store’s founder, James Sinegal, once vehemently defended the price, telling current Chief Executive Craig Jelinek, “I will kill you,” if Jelinek raised the figure, 425Business reported in 2018.
Try these tips for saving on groceries as prices soar.
Despite the recent price increase to some items at the Costco food court, Gomez noted, it remains more affordable than most other eateries.
Even so, U.S. consumers continue to be hit with what the Labor Department said last month was an 8.6% increase in prices, a 40-year high.
Shoppers have cut their grocery budgets, low-wage workers have poured their paychecks into high gas costs for their commutes, and small businesses, including taquero street vendors, have dealt with the rising costs of meat by increasing prices.
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- Block8 received the NFT Excellent Brand Company Award selected by the SNS Journalist Federation of 1,300 media associations around the world
- British Vocalist Paul Potts came to Korean National Assembly Building and received World's Best Person Award
- Sheikh Salem, the Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah received World's Best Person Award
- Karla Drenner, Georgia Congresswoman received World's Best Person Award
- Sung-hwan Son, Chair of WWF-Korea received Proud Korean Award
- Jae-chang Choi, UNDSS Supervisor received Proud Korean Award
- Woo-taek Jung, Kyung-tae Cho, Jung-sik Cho, and Sang-hyun Yoon, Member of the National Assembly Korea received Proud Korean Award
SEOUL, South Korea, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A conference hosted by the SNS Journalist Federation to expand NFT, Metaverse, and blockchain actualization was held in the main hall of the Parliament Building on June 21, 2022 with 7000 participants online and offline, according to Daily Associate News. The CEO of Block 8 Sung-gyo Yook received the grand prize in the NFT section of the International Leader Award with the presentation of INOFi.
At this international event, held in the US, Canada, Türkiye, the UK, Germany, and Korea, there were announcements of the UN Youth SDG action plan, startup nurturing plan, and NFT, Metaverse, and blockchain actualization plans.
In the International Leader Awards, Pol Potts came to Korea and received the award, along with foreign politicians and university professors who also received awards.
InnoDream's Innovation Finance INOFi project, a joint venture between Block8, a blockchain company, and Dream Freedom, which has an online and offline marketing network, is an NFT 2.0 equity/ funding platform that was created to manage/transact real financial assets based on blockchain NFT.
The core blockchain technologies, e.g., NFT Action, Fractional, De-Fi, Ticket, funding, and Staking, are possible to use within the platform. And users can easily trade NFTs and tokens without coding, so digital content and real assets can be funded in units of projects. It is rapidly gaining attention as a platform that has accelerated the commercialization of blockchain because transactions are possible across country borders.
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‘New normal’ for 8-year-old twin wounded in July 4 shooting
(AP) - Sports-loving Cooper Roberts and his 8-year-old twin brother, Luke, loved the Fourth of July parade in their bucolic Chicago suburb.
But now the family is envisioning a “new normal” for Cooper who was struck in the chest in a hail of gunfire that left dozens of others wounded and seven dead when a gunman opened fire on the parade in Highland Park, said Tony Loizzi, a family spokesperson, during a Zoom call with reporters Thursday.
Luke and the boys’ mother, Keely Roberts, who is the superintendent of the 2,300-student Zion Elementary School District, also were hurt but not as seriously. Only the boys’ father, Jason Roberts, was unscathed.
Already, Cooper has undergone several surgeries, and is on a ventilator at the University of Chicago Comer Children’s Hospital, his spine severed and his condition critical. He is unconscious and unable to speak to his family, Loizzi said.
“It sounds as if that he’ll have significant issues moving forward,” he explained. The family later confirmed that Cooper was paralyzed from the waist down.
Luke, who was struck by shrapnel, is home. But some of the shards remain in his body because removing them would cause too much damage, Loizzi said. The twins are the youngest of six, and their four older sisters — ages 18 to 26 — are doting on Luke while Cooper is hospitalized.
Meanwhile, the boy’s mother, who was shot twice in the foot and leg area, has undergone two surgeries and may need a third, Loizzi said.
“Quite frankly, she probably should not have been discharged,” Loizzi said. But when she found out Cooper was on a ventilator, she “told her doctors and nurses that they should either discharge or she’d walk out on her own because she needed to be with her son,” Loizzi said.
He said the school district where she works is getting offers of support from superintendents around the state, some of them retired. He said they want to help so she can heal and focus on her family.
“They’re devastated,” he said of the family, “but they’re focusing all of their energy right now on Cooper. It’s been a very emotional time for everybody in their circle. And if you know Keely, she’s just a fighter. And it sounds like Cooper got that part of her in him because he’s fighting as hard as he can.”
Loizzi had few details about the shooting itself. He said he didn’t know where the family was standing along the parade route when shots rang out or who helped them.
“To be honest, I have not had that conversation with Keely,” he said. “I have tried not to focus on what exactly happened, and have really kept the focus on what we’re doing to help her and her son.”
Loizzi described the boy as having a “passion” for sports and the Milwaukee Brewers.
“Every time I talk to his mom about him, he’s always very active,” he added.
A GoFundMe has been set up to help the family with what Loizzi described as “the obvious ongoing treatment and therapy that Cooper will need.” He said that Keely Roberts is a devoted school leader, who works tirelessly for her students and often sends emails in the wee hours of the morning.
“Now,” he said, “she and her family need our support. So we just ask you to please continue to keep the Roberts family and all of those impacted by this tragedy in your thoughts and prayers.”
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PHILADELPHIA, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tonight, four members of the Cohen / Madonna Faction dispensed with all semblance of corporate governance to push their nominee, Ben Duster, who has multiple business interests in which Steven A. Cohen has invested, onto the Board of Republic First. The three Hill directors were not provided an opportunity to meet with or even speak to him before the vote. The Cohen/Madonna faction abandoned all norms of good corporate governance and the Company's own past practice of vetting proposed candidates for the board.
The Cohen / Madonna Faction refused our specific request to meet Mr. Duster prior to the vote or to consider any candidate proposed by the Hill directors, and refused to permit debate or even provide any meaningful information about their chosen nominee. This is a shocking and unfortunate dereliction of the Cohen / Madonna Faction's fiduciary duties to FRBK's shareholders.
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Officials say about 300,000 children under 5 have received at least one COVID-19 shot
Approximately 300,000 children under the age of 5 in the U.S.－about 2% of that age group－have received at least one shot of the COVID-19 vaccine since it was recommended by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention last month, a senior White House official told CNN Thursday, a number the official says aligns with expectations, though is lower than other age groups.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration gave emergency use authorization on June 17 for both the Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna vaccines for young children. Vaccine advisers to the CDC voted unanimously on June 18 to support recommending COVID-19 vaccination for children as young as 6 months and vaccine administration began shortly after that.
A senior White House official told CNN Thursday's data was "very much in line" with the Biden administration's expectations for this age group, though it was significantly behind the pace of other age brackets.
"It's predicated on a couple of things: In particular, how parents tend to make these kinds of decisions. The overwhelming majority want to get their kids vaccinated in the pediatrician's office or family provider's office and about half say they prefer to do that during an annual wellness visit or routine visit and so that's how they're used to vaccinating their kids," the senior official said, adding that the administration expects that number to continue to grow over months as families complete those annual check-ups.
The uptake for the 6-month-to-5-year-old age group is behind the pace of the 5-to-11-year-old age group in the same time frame, which the official attributed to demographic differences in these age groups.
"We expected this to be a little bit slower even than 5 to 11, which was slower than 12 to 17, which was slower than adults. You know, it's just kind of what we anticipated, and what we prepared for," the official said.
In the three weeks following the authorization of vaccines for the 5-to-11 age group, 15% of that population had received at least one shot, compared with 2% of the 6-months-to-5-years group.
Officials had previously warned that the nation's youngest would be slower to adopt COVID-19 vaccines once eligible.
"When you look at this vaccination program for our littlest Americans, it will feel a little different than the vaccination programs we've run before. And that's because we know parents will be turning to their pediatricians and their family physicians," White House COVID-19 response coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha told reporters at the White House last month. "We have been guided in our approach by very clear data that says that most parents want to vaccinate their littlest ones in familiar settings. We also know that many parents have questions. And we want to encourage ... every parent to talk to their physician, to talk to the pediatrician, to talk to the family physician. We also know that confidence in vaccines builds over time."
Dr. Sean O'Leary, member of the American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Infectious Diseases, told CNN in an interview that it's too early to judge the success of the rollout for the young age group.
"The campaign is still getting ramped up," he said, adding that there is also "often a lag in data."
O'Leary noted that many parents are taking a "wait-and-see" approach and echoed the White House's assessment that many parents are making these decisions during routine visits with their child's medical provider, suggesting that uptake will continue to increase. And, he added, many primary care providers aren't yet stocking the specialized vaccines for children under 5, presenting additional challenges for distribution.
The administration has delivered over 5 million doses of vaccines for the under-5 age group to 15,000 sites across the country, the senior White House official noted.
In addition to the annual rush of back-to-school appointments, the official also noted that upcoming travel and surges in cases "(tend) to be a motivator for parents" considering whether to vaccinate their young children.
"We expect there's going to be somewhat of a steady stream as people have their routine visits with their providers. And then there also will be some of those moments where you have an increased or heightened interest," the official said.
Conversations with providers, the official said, have been key to parents' decision making more than any other effort by the White House to encourage vaccinations among this group.
"What seems to be penetrating the most is those conversations with providers－hearing from the provider that you know and trust. We think those pediatrician appointments are so critical, those family provider appointments so critical," the official said.
To that end, three top organizations of physicians wrote an open letter to parents and caregivers Thursday encouraging them to talk to their providers about vaccinating their children.
"If you and/or your child(ren) have not yet been immunized against COVID-19, now is a good time to talk with your physician about the vaccine. This will ensure your family is protected before this fall when there may be another surge as schools resume and people spend more time indoors," the American Medical Association, American Academy of Pediatrics and American Academy of Family Physicians wrote in the letter.
The letter warned of COVID-19's unpredictability: "Even otherwise healthy children with no underlying medical conditions can experience both short- and long-term health complications from COVID-19 that can affect their mental and physical health and quality of life," adding that vaccines "prevent the most severe illness."
The letter concluded, "The long-awaited authorization of Covid-19 vaccines for young children is an important milestone and comes as a relief for millions of families. Science has given us the tools to defeat this virus. Now it's up to you. To find Covid-19 vaccines for children, caregivers can talk with their health care professional, local health department or clinic, or visit vaccines.gov." | https://www.wisn.com/article/300-000-children-under-5-have-received-one-covid-19-shot/40549385 | 2022-07-08T03:03:58Z | https://www.wisn.com/article/300-000-children-under-5-have-received-one-covid-19-shot/40549385 | true |
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — For U.S. Marine Corps veteran Justin Keding moving to Florida was a no-brainer.
"My parents are down here and it's warm, so yeah, good to me," he said.
But finding his new tiny home in west St. Petersburg was a recent stroke of luck.
"[A] Buddy of mine saw it on Zillow and said 'Hey this is perfect for you.' So I called the next day, got to see it, and then the day after I put in an offer," he said.
Shortly after, his offer was accepted.
"Oh I called my mom and I started crying," he said.
And when you learn about the mission that made this home possible you just might start crying too.
Sabine von Aulock is the project manager for Celebrate Outreach's "Tiny Homes for Veterans" campaign.
She tells ABC Action News that the non-profit hopes to keep vets off the streets by offering them affordable tiny homes in the area.
"Our mission is to end and prevent homelessness," she said, "It is income-restricted which is defined by the city of St. Petersburg."
She adds that Keding's home is the first they've done so far after some fundraising and several years of work with the city and Contractors—and some design help from some USF students. And most of it was done for free or at a heavily reduced cost.
"There is a tremendous amount of good stuff in this community and that's what we have to focus on and I am very pleased and proud to be part of the solution," she said.
And as Keding makes plans for his future he hopes to see other veterans in a similar position and soon.
"Anytime you can help out veterans I think it's great to do. And I mean everyone just volunteering their time to come together is just awesome," he said.
Celebrate Outreach says they're now in the beginning stages of plans for their second tiny home in the area.
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The state-by-state winning lottery numbers through Thursday:
4-3-1
(four, three, one)
6-7-3
(six, seven, three)
0-2-3-6
(zero, two, three, six)
6-6-9-5
(six, six, nine, five)
01-13-22-24-29
(one, thirteen, twenty-two, twenty-four, twenty-nine)
Estimated jackpot: $130,000
9-3-2
(nine, three, two)
9-7-9
(nine, seven, nine)
8-0-8-7
(eight, zero, eight, seven)
1st:8 Gorgeous George-2nd:1 Gold Rush-3rd:10 Solid Gold, Race Time: 1:43.09
(1st: 8 Gorgeous George, 2nd: 1 Gold Rush, 3rd: 10 Solid Gold; Race Time: one: 43.09)
13-28-31-34-36
(thirteen, twenty-eight, thirty-one, thirty-four, thirty-six)
05-08-11-19-30
(five, eight, eleven, nineteen, thirty)
4-9-2
(four, nine, two)
7-5-9
(seven, five, nine)
6-2-7, WB: 5
(six, two, seven; WB: five)
5-8-3-5, WB: 4
(five, eight, three, five; WB: four)
0-8-1
(zero, eight, one)
5-0-3
(five, zero, three)
3-7-3-0
(three, seven, three, zero)
1-8-8-9
(one, eight, eight, nine)
9-1
(nine, one)
2-2
(two, two)
2-3-9
(two, three, nine)
1-0-7
(one, zero, seven)
9-8-9-6
(nine, eight, nine, six)
5-0-7-6
(five, zero, seven, six)
8-0-8-1-0
(eight, zero, eight, one, zero)
8-1-9-2-7
(eight, one, nine, two, seven)
5-5, Fireball: 4
(five, five; Fireball: four)
8-1, Fireball: 3
(eight, one; Fireball: three)
6-7-8, Fireball: 4
(six, seven, eight; Fireball: four)
4-5-3, Fireball: 3
(four, five, three; Fireball: three)
8-2-9-8, Fireball: 4
(eight, two, nine, eight; Fireball: four)
4-3-5-0, Fireball: 3
(four, three, five, zero; Fireball: three)
7-0-8-3-3, Fireball: 4
(seven, zero, eight, three, three; Fireball: four)
8-3-7-7-1, Fireball: 3
(eight, three, seven, seven, one; Fireball: three)
6-6-0
(six, six, zero)
2-9-3
(two, nine, three)
5-3-1-0
(five, three, one, zero)
4-1-9-7
(four, one, nine, seven)
2-3-2-7-9
(two, three, two, seven, nine)
5-3-3-7-1
(five, three, three, seven, one)
8-4-4
(eight, four, four)
2-9-6
(two, nine, six)
8-7-8-0
(eight, seven, eight, zero)
8-9-3-6
(eight, nine, three, six)
03-08-10-16-28
(three, eight, ten, sixteen, twenty-eight)
07-17-21-30-32
(seven, seventeen, twenty-one, thirty, thirty-two)
Estimated jackpot: $450,000
03-08-12-15-19-22-25-26-28-32-35-36-39-51-54-61-70-73-77-78, BE: 73
(three, eight, twelve, fifteen, nineteen, twenty-two, twenty-five, twenty-six, twenty-eight, thirty-two, thirty-five, thirty-six, thirty-nine, fifty-one, fifty-four, sixty-one, seventy, seventy-three, seventy-seven, seventy-eight; BE: seventy-three)
9-5-0, SB: 8
(nine, five, zero; SB: eight)
3-2-4-2, SB: 8
(three, two, four, two; SB: eight)
9-5-0
(nine, five, zero)
3-2-4-2
(three, two, four, two)
8-0-4
(eight, zero, four)
1-5-5
(one, five, five)
4-3-1
(four, three, one)
3-5-3-0
(three, five, three, zero)
5C-8C-6D-2H-5S
(5C, 8C, 6D, 2H, 5S)
10-13-16-29-31, Bonus: 11
(ten, thirteen, sixteen, twenty-nine, thirty-one; Bonus: eleven)
1-0-1
(one, zero, one)
6-4-6
(six, four, six)
0-5-1-2
(zero, five, one, two)
3-0-8-3
(three, zero, eight, three)
2-8-8-4-6
(two, eight, eight, four, six)
9-8-6-6-5
(nine, eight, six, six, five)
16-19-24-34-35
(sixteen, nineteen, twenty-four, thirty-four, thirty-five)
7-9-1-3
(seven, nine, one, three)
3-5-4-3
(three, five, four, three)
18-21-33-34-37
(eighteen, twenty-one, thirty-three, thirty-four, thirty-seven)
JC-AD-3D-3H-10H
(JC, AD, 3D, 3H, 10H)
6-8-6
(six, eight, six)
6-7-1-9
(six, seven, one, nine)
8-7-3
(eight, seven, three)
2-0-6-8
(two, zero, six, eight)
05-12-15-16-23
(five, twelve, fifteen, sixteen, twenty-three)
Estimated jackpot: $110,000
04-06-09-11-16-23-24-29-31-32-33-37-43-46-48-52-53-62-67-71-72-74
(four, six, nine, eleven, sixteen, twenty-three, twenty-four, twenty-nine, thirty-one, thirty-two, thirty-three, thirty-seven, forty-three, forty-six, forty-eight, fifty-two, fifty-three, sixty-two, sixty-seven, seventy-one, seventy-two, seventy-four)
4-8-1
(four, eight, one)
01-13-16-21-25
(one, thirteen, sixteen, twenty-one, twenty-five)
Estimated jackpot: $35,000
7-8-4
(seven, eight, four)
1-5-8
(one, five, eight)
7-4-4-3
(seven, four, four, three)
0-0-4-7
(zero, zero, four, seven)
03-09-15-16-37
(three, nine, fifteen, sixteen, thirty-seven)
05-10-14-16, Bonus: 2
(five, ten, fourteen, sixteen; Bonus: two)
Month: 4, Day: 10, Year: 87
(Month: four; Day: ten; Year: eighty-seven)
7-3-8, Fireball: 9
(seven, three, eight; Fireball: nine)
7-3-9-7, Fireball: 9
(seven, three, nine, seven; Fireball: nine)
0-8-8
(zero, eight, eight)
1-3-3-0
(one, three, three, zero)
01-07-08-13-39
(one, seven, eight, thirteen, thirty-nine)
9-2-0
(nine, two, zero)
8-5-6-4
(eight, five, six, four)
01-04-05-07-09-13-17-29-33-36-38-39-45-48-52-63-68-70-77-78
(one, four, five, seven, nine, thirteen, seventeen, twenty-nine, thirty-three, thirty-six, thirty-eight, thirty-nine, forty-five, forty-eight, fifty-two, sixty-three, sixty-eight, seventy, seventy-seven, seventy-eight)
5-0-5, Lucky Sum: 10
(five, zero, five; Lucky Sum: ten)
8-2-5-9, Lucky Sum: 24
(eight, two, five, nine; Lucky Sum: twenty-four)
8-3-9
(eight, three, nine)
7-3-0
(seven, three, zero)
1-2-2-9
(one, two, two, nine)
8-8-5-8
(eight, eight, five, eight)
6-2-0-3-0
(six, two, zero, three, zero)
8-5-0-3-8
(eight, five, zero, three, eight)
06-12-23-26-38
(six, twelve, twenty-three, twenty-six, thirty-eight)
Estimated jackpot: $110,000
13-21-22-26-34
(thirteen, twenty-one, twenty-two, twenty-six, thirty-four)
5-2-1
(five, two, one)
03-06-10-13-20-23-26-32
(three, six, ten, thirteen, twenty, twenty-three, twenty-six, thirty-two)
Estimated jackpot: $32,000
2-4-2-7
(two, four, two, seven)
2-6-2-9
(two, six, two, nine)
8-0-6-2
(eight, zero, six, two)
01-08-11-20-39
(one, eight, eleven, twenty, thirty-nine)
Estimated jackpot: $480,000
07-08-16-17-43-45
(seven, eight, sixteen, seventeen, forty-three, forty-five)
Estimated jackpot: $800,000
7-6, Wild: 1
(seven, six; Wild: one)
7-2, Wild: 5
(seven, two; Wild: five)
0-8-4, Wild: 1
(zero, eight, four; Wild: one)
6-6-8, Wild: 5
(six, six, eight; Wild: five)
5-0-2-9, Wild: 1
(five, zero, two, nine; Wild: one)
8-1-5-6, Wild: 5
(eight, one, five, six; Wild: five)
5-1-2-6-3, Wild: 1
(five, one, two, six, three; Wild: one)
2-7-3-7-4, Wild: 5
(two, seven, three, seven, four; Wild: five)
08-20-26-29-30
(eight, twenty, twenty-six, twenty-nine, thirty)
Estimated jackpot: $12,000
3-2-0-4
(three, two, zero, four)
2-0-9-8
(two, zero, nine, eight)
02-18-29-30-37, Extra: 15
(two, eighteen, twenty-nine, thirty, thirty-seven; Extra: fifteen)
Estimated jackpot: $36,000
10-24-29-33-38, Power-Up: 2
(ten, twenty-four, twenty-nine, thirty-three, thirty-eight; Power, Up: two)
6-0-2, FB: 3
(six, zero, two; FB: three)
7-0-2, FB: 4
(seven, zero, two; FB: four)
6-4-9-5, FB: 3
(six, four, nine, five; FB: three)
0-6-0-0, FB: 4
(zero, six, zero, zero; FB: four)
2-2-7, Wild: 8
(two, two, seven; Wild: eight)
7-0-9, Wild: 8
(seven, zero, nine; Wild: eight)
4-6-3, Wild: 4
(four, six, three; Wild: four)
1-9-3-8, Wild: 6
(one, nine, three, eight; Wild: six)
8-0-7-2, Wild: 3
(eight, zero, seven, two; Wild: three)
7-6-1-6, Wild: 1
(seven, six, one, six; Wild: one)
04-05-06-07-10-11-16-17-19-22-23-24
(four, five, six, seven, ten, eleven, sixteen, seventeen, nineteen, twenty-two, twenty-three, twenty-four)
01-04-06-08-11-14-15-16-18-21-23-24
(one, four, six, eight, eleven, fourteen, fifteen, sixteen, eighteen, twenty-one, twenty-three, twenty-four)
05-06-08-10-12-13-16-17-18-21-23-24
(five, six, eight, ten, twelve, thirteen, sixteen, seventeen, eighteen, twenty-one, twenty-three, twenty-four)
1-7-9-2, FIREBALL: 4
(one, seven, nine, two; FIREBALL: four)
0-5-6-4, FIREBALL: 6
(zero, five, six, four; FIREBALL: six)
9-6-7-3, FIREBALL: 8
(nine, six, seven, three; FIREBALL: eight)
4-3-2, FIREBALL: 1
(four, three, two; FIREBALL: one)
6-7-3, FIREBALL: 2
(six, seven, three; FIREBALL: two)
1-0-1, FIREBALL: 7
(one, zero, one; FIREBALL: seven)
2-7-4, FB: 2
(two, seven, four; FB: two)
4-1-3-2, FB: 2
(four, one, three, two; FB: two)
02-04-05-14-15-23
(two, four, five, fourteen, fifteen, twenty-three)
6-7-0
(six, seven, zero)
3-5-0-2
(three, five, zero, two)
01-03-05-07-08-11-15-17-18-19-22
(one, three, five, seven, eight, eleven, fifteen, seventeen, eighteen, nineteen, twenty-two)
6-8-2
(six, eight, two)
3-8-8-2
(three, eight, eight, two)
09-10-15-19-29
(nine, ten, fifteen, nineteen, twenty-nine)
Estimated jackpot: $10,000 | https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/lottery/article/Lottery-State-by-State-All-17291574.php | 2022-07-08T03:10:38Z | https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/lottery/article/Lottery-State-by-State-All-17291574.php | false |
BIXBY, Okla. (AP) — A Black business leader and community activist who joined Tulsa civic leaders in fighting then-President Donald Trump's plan to hold a campaign rally on Juneteenth in a city known as the site of one of the nation's deadliest white-on-Black mob attacks has been killed in what police describe as a domestic incident at her home.
Investigators were trying Thursday to develop a timeline that led to Sherry Gamble Smith and her husband, Martin Everett Smith, being fatally wounded in their home in the Tulsa suburb of Bixby, Oklahoma.
Police dispatched on a call about a reported death about 8 a.m. Wednesday went to the Smith home and found Gamble Smith dead and her husband wounded. The husband died later at a hospital.
A Bixby police statement issued Wednesday night said Gamble Smith's death "appears to be domestic in nature but the investigation is still underway to determine the timeline and what (led) to this tragedy.”
Gamble Smith was president of the Black Wall Street Chamber of Commerce, named after Tulsa's Greenwood commercial district — an area of concentrated Black wealth — that white rioters burned in 1921. Up to 300 Black Tulsa residents were killed, and t he area never recovered.
She was vocal in her opposition to President Donald Trump's plans to hold his first campaign rally of the COVID era there on Juneteenth 2020.
“To choose the date, to come to Tulsa, is totally disrespectful and a slap in the face to even happen,” she said before the Trump campaign rally postponed the event by a day.
Trump's event was met with protests during a time of nationwide protests just weeks after a Minneapolis police officer killed George Floyd.
Community leaders expressed shock and sadness over Gamble Smith's death.
Pastor Jamaal Dyer of Friendship Church told KTUL-TV has left him “broken ... shattered ... I have so many questions and I’m really, really at a loss for words."
He added, “This is a huge, huge loss for our community.”
Longtime friend Phil Armstrong of the group Greenwood Rising told KTUL that Gamble Smith was the force behind Greenwood's Juneteenth celebration this year.
“When you hear that term ‘passing of the torch’ from the older generation to the younger generation. She was that person," Armstrong said. | https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/Black-leader-who-fought-Trump-Tulsa-campaign-17291531.php | 2022-07-08T03:14:02Z | https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/Black-leader-who-fought-Trump-Tulsa-campaign-17291531.php | false |
Brittney Griner stuck in Russia as Biden lacks 'gravitas' of Trump in securing releases: Sexton
Russia will reportedly agree to trade Griner for 'Merchant of Death' arms dealer Viktor Bout
WNBA Phoenix Mercury player Brittney Griner continues to languish in Russian custody because President Biden and his administration lack the "gravitas" of Donald Trump – who saw several foreign-held U.S. nationals released, ex-CIA officer Buck Sexton said.
Griner pleaded guilty to the charges against her but said she did not intentionally break the law prohibiting the contraband – vape cartridges containing hashish oil – in the Russian Federation.
Sexton and his "Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Show" co-host, Outkick founder Clay Travis, told Fox News that Griner could be home by now if the White House was operated differently.
"We just have to add 'foreign policy' and ‘clout on the foreign stage’ to the areas of utter failure of the Biden administration," Sexton said, adding President Obama chose Biden as his 2008 running mate due to his concentration in foreign policy – which the radio host added led to "disaster."
PAUL WHELAN'S FAMILY PLEADS FOR MEETING WITH BIDEN AS HE TOILS IN RUSSIAN LABOR CAMP
Sexton cited reports the attorney for U.S.-held Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout claimed Moscow will agree to swap Griner for the man known as the "Merchant of Death" if prompted.
"That would be quite a move. But from the Biden administration, would it be surprising? I don't think so," he said.
Bout is serving 25 years on convictions of conspiracy to use anti-aircraft missiles, providing support to a terrorist organization and conspiracy to kill United States nationals.
Sexton said he wants all captive Americans home, not just Griner – pointing to Paul Whelan, who has toiled in a Russian labor camp since 2018.
WNBA STARS CALL ON LEAGUE TO STOP PLAYING NATIONAL ANTHEM BEFORE GAMES
"The Biden administration doesn't have what it takes to negotiate this deal – obviously doesn't have the kind of personal gravitas, with Vladimir Putin that would help move the needle. And the Russians know this."
Russia's knowledge of Biden's incompetence, he suggested, is another reason Bout entered the conversation.
Travis later said the "double standard" at play with Griner is that Trump would have likely already secured her release, citing cases including the UCLA basketball players in China and rapper A$AP Rocky in Sweden.
Griner, 31, said in her letter to Biden that his candidacy was her first-ever vote, adding: "I realize you are dealing with so much, but please don't forget about me and the other American detainees."
On Thursday, Travis questioned whether Griner now regrets her 2020 vote.
"Donald Trump would have had her back more than Biden has," he said. | https://www.foxnews.com/media/brittney-griner-stuck-russia-biden-lacks-gravitas-trump-securing-releases-sexton | 2022-07-08T03:15:25Z | https://www.foxnews.com/media/brittney-griner-stuck-russia-biden-lacks-gravitas-trump-securing-releases-sexton | false |
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A hit-and-run accident left a bicyclist seriously injured Thursday evening in South Buffalo.
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(WXMI) — The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) is notifying consumers of a pair of recalls in the interest of public health.
Bumble Bee Foods has recalled certain varieties of smoked clams due to the presence of PFAS among product samples, according to the FDA.
We’re told the recall affects cans bearing the number “8660075234” on the UPC label.
Consumers are asked to throw the affected products away.
Meanwhile, the FDA says J&M Foods is recalling one lot of its Favorite Day brand of Lavender Shortbread Cookies, explaining the cookies were packaged with another flavor that contains allergens (soy and eggs) not reflected on the package.
The affected products bear a “best buy” date of April 18, 2023 and the UPC number “0-85239-28609-8,” according to the FDA.
Those who purchased the cookies are asked to connect with Target (1-800-440-0680) or J&M Foods (1-800-264-2278) for a refund.
No illnesses were reported with either recall. | https://www.tv20detroit.com/news/national-news/fda-smoked-clams-recalled-for-pfas-shortbread-cookies-recalled-for-undeclared-allergens | 2022-07-08T03:18:00Z | https://www.tv20detroit.com/news/national-news/fda-smoked-clams-recalled-for-pfas-shortbread-cookies-recalled-for-undeclared-allergens | false |
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the Connecticut Lottery's "Cash 5" game were:
02-17-20-23-35
(two, seventeen, twenty, twenty-three, thirty-five)
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the Connecticut Lottery's "Cash 5" game were:
02-17-20-23-35
(two, seventeen, twenty, twenty-three, thirty-five) | https://www.mrt.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Cash-5-game-17291609.php | 2022-07-08T03:19:19Z | https://www.mrt.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Cash-5-game-17291609.php | true |
In Netflix's battle to keep subscribers, "Stranger Things" is a fortress.
The fourth season finale of the hit retro sci-fi thriller debuted last week, and it quickly became the platform's most popular English-language original series ever — garnering more than one billion hours of views in less than a month.
Created by brothers Matt and Ross Duffer, "Stranger Things" is about a group of friends in the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana fighting mysterious monsters in "the upside down."
The show captures the vibes of every classic horror, sci-fi, and coming-of-age adventure flick from the '80s.
The series is so influential that featured songs from the decade, like Kate Bush's "Running Up That Hill," skyrocketed back to the top of the Billboard charts almost four decades after they were originally released.
Bush made more than $2 million in royalties after the new season came out, and that's just a fraction of the show's value.
In 2017, Ted Sarandos, Netflix's chief content officer and co-CEO, said, "shows like 'Stranger Things' — when it becomes a big cultural phenomenon — we'd like to be able to control those brands as we continue to invest in them."
The streaming platform has always seen "Stranger Things" as a major investment, and as the company reported its first subscriber loss in over a decade earlier this year, the success of the series could very well determine the success of the company itself.
A recent survey from analysts at Cowen & Co. found more than half of the respondents with existing Netflix subscriptions planned to watch the show, and 13% of former subscribers planned to re-subscribe just to watch the new episodes.
As "Stranger Things" wrapped up its record-breaking fourth season this month, Netflix and the Duffer brothers are already setting the stage for its series finale.
It may be a goodbye to the kids of Hawkins, but it'll likely also be the beginning of the larger universe, with plans for future spinoffs already in development.
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"Music has always been a tool for me to express feelings I feared would be unacceptable, in a form that's more poetic and palatable for people," says Abby Hwong, the Los Angeles-based artist who performs as NoSo. In their dreamy indie rock songs, Hwong wrestles with what it means to confront those fears and emerges with confidence, becoming accepting of — even proud to share — those feelings. That newfound fortitude is at the heart of their debut album, aptly titled Stay Proud Of Me, which they describe as a labor of love written to their younger self.
Music has been integral to Hwong's life since childhood: Their album's cover art was inspired by the '80s Korean records their parents played for them as a baby; growing up, they would see legends like B.B. King, Bonnie Raitt and Aretha Franklin at the Chicago music festival where their mom worked. Hwong began playing guitar at age 12, but didn't start writing music seriously until moving from the Midwest to Los Angeles at age 16. "That's when I was able to look inward and feel like I had a valid reason to write emotional songs." Hwong explains. "That allowed me to see, going forward, that everything I had repressed, I could write about." They eventually attended the University of Southern California to study popular music.
NPR Music first discovered NoSo when they entered the Tiny Desk Contest in 2019 with a song that showcased their impressive guitar skills, including an earworm riff that still sounds refreshing years later. You can hear Hwong's virtuosic, memorable guitar playing throughout Stay Proud Of Me, which is also elevated by a fuller production of cinematic synths and lush pop sounds; they're especially skilled at packaging heavy subject matter as a catchy hook or chorus without cheapening its sentiment. Hwong is nonbinary, and their songwriting has been a place where they process their evolving gender identity. They wrote the album's opening track while recovering from gender-affirming top surgery: "So lovely to meet you, again / so lovely to be born again," they sing gently as the instrumentation swells, setting a compassionate tone for the album. On songs like "Suburbia" and "David," they reflect on growing up in a nearly all-white Chicago suburb; on "I'm Embarrassed I Still Think Of You" and "Feeling Like a Woman Lately," they reflect on their identity as a queer and trans person. Across the album, they give themselves freedom to explore varying instrumentation, experiment with song structures and play out their daydreams.
Ahead of the album's release, Hwong spoke with NPR Music about the courage and compassion in their music and how Stay Proud Of Me took shape.
This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
NPR Music: I understand you went to USC's Thornton School of Music, where you were in the popular music program. I read that you had a fear about learning the production side of things until later in college. What was the process like of finding your sound?
Abby Hwong: Most of my academic experiences were focused on guitar and songwriting and composition, and I procrastinated on learning how to produce until my senior year of school. I had so many resources and different classes I could've taken, but I just thought, "I'm not a producer. It's fine." I think [I was dealing with] some kind of internalized misogyny because I could always picture what I wanted the songs to sound like, but I didn't think I could do it myself. I had to have someone else put their stamp on it, otherwise it didn't feel legit. I worked with really great producers — but it was on their timelines, their availability. I had to submit demos for label submissions, and I was like, "God, if I could just do this all myself it would be so much faster!" I wanted to be done quicker, and so that's what pushed me to actually learn.
Vulnerability is a theme that really comes across on the record. How did you learn to be vulnerable both with yourself and others?
I've been pretty reserved since I was a kid because I felt like things I would say would not be acceptable in the homogenous town I was in — especially my thoughts about being trans. When I was young, I didn't really have the vocabulary to articulate how I felt about it. I kind of carried [that] through into my adulthood, until recently. But music has always been a tool for me to express feelings I fear would be unacceptable, in a form that is more poetic and palatable for people. For a long time, I would use convoluted metaphors because I was scared of just being outrightly vulnerable with lyrics. And then as I progressed as a songwriter and realized how cathartic it is to be honest and vulnerable, I got more and more brave.
You've said that your chest is a motif across the album that "represents [your] gender identity, projections and insecurities." What did you mean by that?
I address my chest on "Sorry I Laughed" and "Everything I've Got," which are really vulnerable songs. [I wrote them] prior to me having [top] surgery. "Everything I've Got" is a very emotionally intimate song, and I'm essentially projecting all of my insecurities onto someone else — being like, "It's because I'm trans, that's why we can't work." That probably was not the issue at all, but I was always very embarrassed of my chest because it felt shameful — I was like, "This should just not be on my body." And then "Sorry I Laughed" [is about] laughing when someone is trying to be physically intimate with me because my chest makes me so uncomfortable, and possibly offending that person in the situation. Something that was so uncomfortable for me ended up being a catalyst for making other people feel uncomfortable. Now, post-surgery, I can reflect on those moments and feel empathy toward the people in those situations, but also for myself.
This album feels like a real step forward for you as a musician. Is there a relationship between your gender identity and evolving musical sound?
Yeah, 100%. The reason why this album is sentimental to me is because I started writing it when I was 20 years old and ended it when I was 24. And there were a lot of imperative life changes for me during that period of time regarding my gender. Through the songs, I feel like you can tell that I've become a bit more courageous and kind toward myself in the lyrics. And I still feel like my gender identity is evolving. Past this album and into the future, I think [my songs will] hopefully become more courageous as I become more accepting of my own gender identity.
There are some very cinematic elements to the production on the album, especially on "Honey Understand." It sounds to me like this music creates a space to explore a lot of different narratives or even shapes your life could take. Was that intentional?
I actually wrote, like, 10 seasons of this Korean drama screenplay [during quarantine]. The quality of the writing is questionable, but it was so fun for me to do that because I wasn't having any experiences in the outside world. And I wrote "Honey Understand" from the perspective of the characters in that screenplay. I don't think songwriting has to be intense in order to be valid. Like, Kate Bush wrote Wuthering Heights about the book and sang from the perspective of the character in the book, changed her vocal tone and everything! And so I think there's that element of fantasy and just light-hearted fun that I think is good to explore.
I'm curious how you came up with the album title, Stay Proud Of Me, and what role pride plays in your life these days.
"Stay proud of me" is also a line from the opening track, "Parasites." (It was between that and the line "take off the drag" for the album title.) But I think "Stay Proud of Me" is the overlying theme across all the songs. Most of the songs on the record are within the theme of addressing my younger self. I just want to weep when I see pictures of my younger self. There's such an innocent vulnerability, but also so much pain from when I was a little kid. I always imagine if I were walking across the street and saw little me, I think the younger version of myself would be proud of older me. And also kind of like, "Well, that person's, like, pretty weird." [Laughs.] But also, maybe: "I'll be brave like that."
Copyright 2022 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. | https://www.ijpr.org/npr-news/2022-07-07/nosos-debut-album-is-a-care-package-for-someone-in-need-their-younger-self | 2022-07-08T03:20:26Z | https://www.ijpr.org/npr-news/2022-07-07/nosos-debut-album-is-a-care-package-for-someone-in-need-their-younger-self | false |
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the Connecticut Lottery's "Cash 5" game were:
02-17-20-23-35
(two, seventeen, twenty, twenty-three, thirty-five)
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the Connecticut Lottery's "Cash 5" game were:
02-17-20-23-35
(two, seventeen, twenty, twenty-three, thirty-five) | https://www.registercitizen.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Cash-5-game-17291609.php | 2022-07-08T03:20:33Z | https://www.registercitizen.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Cash-5-game-17291609.php | true |
E_Rengifo (8), Rutschman (3). LOB_Los Angeles 7, Baltimore 9. 2B_Ward (11), Stefanic (1), Santander (8), Mountcastle (19). HR_Rutschman (4). SB_Mateo (21), Odor (1). SF_Suzuki (1), Mountcastle (3).
Silseth pitched to 2 batters in the 5th, Lyles pitched to 1 batter in the 7th.
WP_Lyles.
Umpires_Home, Nestor Ceja; First, Ted Barrett; Second, Lance Barksdale; Third, Nic Lentz.
T_3:00. A_13,088 (45,971). | https://www.mrt.com/sports/article/Baltimore-4-L-A-Angels-1-17291564.php | 2022-07-08T03:21:55Z | https://www.mrt.com/sports/article/Baltimore-4-L-A-Angels-1-17291564.php | false |
Border Patrol agents find migrants smuggled inside toolboxes
EL PASO, Texas (Gray News) - U.S. Border Patrol agents in Texas say they have disrupted multiple human smugglings over the last week, with the most significant occurring in El Paso.
Border Patrol agents assigned to the Ysleta Station checkpoint report they encountered a black Chevrolet Silverado truck on Texas Highway 62/180 East on June 30.
According to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, agents were alerted by a K-9 during a routine immigration inspection.
Officials said the driver was a U.S. citizen and sent to a secondary inspection. He admitted he had a personal amount of marijuana and a handgun pistol. Agents questioned the driver on the content inside two toolboxes in the back of the truck, but the driver said no keys were available to the boxes.
The CBP reports the driver was arrested, and agents were able to open the toolboxes. Three men from Honduras were found inside the oxygen-restricted containers without any means to escape.
“Endangering human lives by using dangerous and despicable smuggling tactics is the modus operandi of transnational criminal organizations. Many times, smuggled migrants are locked in confined spaces with restricted oxygen,” said El Paso Sector Chief Patrol Agent Gloria I. Chavez.
Officials said the smuggled migrants were medically evaluated and found in good health, with the driver remaining in custody and charged with conspiracy to transport.
“I am extremely proud of the actions of our El Paso Sector Border Patrol agents as they often encounter high-risk situations, where if not for their dedication and intervention, these events would turn into tragedies,” Chavez said.
Officials said the team welcomes assistance from the community, and suspicious activity can be reported to the U.S. Border Patrol by calling 1-800-635-2509.
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Japan ex-leader Shinzo Abe apparently shot, in heart failure
Published: Jul. 7, 2022 at 10:12 PM CDT|Updated: 17 minutes ago
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe collapsed bleeding and was in heart failure after apparently being shot during a campaign speech in western Japan, NHK public television said Friday.
NHK says Abe was rushed to a hospital.
Witnesses reported hearing gunshots in the apparent attack in Nara. He was standing while making an election campaign speech ahead of Sunday’s election for the parliament’s upper house.
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Topeka Civic Theater celebrates final show of the season
TCT just passed a Covid-19 milestone
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Topeka Civic Theater is quietly celebrating a triumph. Shannon Reilly is the Artistic Director at T-C-T and is relieved he was able to keep his promise.
“This is the culmination of our first full season since Covid,” said Reilly. “We did eight full shows this season. I’m really excited about that because since the beginning we promised we were going to do eight shows this year and at the time I made that promise I was terrified that I couldn’t live up to it, but we did it!”
Reilly believes that after two years of staying home people are ready to return to the theater.
“People are starting to feel safer coming back out,” said Reilly. “People are starting to get back into the habit. We all learned for two years to stay home and watch Netflix and I just need you to reinvent yourselves and get back out and experience live theater because there is nothing like it. It is invigorating. It is exciting and it is your community live on stage.”
That’s what brought Nicole Pfrang to the audience. Her sister is one of the actors in the TCT “Hello, Dolly!” performance.
“I’m not really big into musicals,” said Pfrang, “but coming to live ones the music is starting to get really catchy and I just enjoy hearing the music and seeing the acting. I enjoy it, it’s a very fun atmosphere.”
The folks on stage are also thrilled to see the seats filling up.
“The way everyone has adapted and gotten through Covid,” said Chelle Decker, the lead actor portraying Dolly Levi, “and now things being opened back up with everybody just being able to perform without masks is so exciting to put on a giant musical like this. We are still taking plenty of precautions and being careful backstage but it’s wonderful to be able to share the show with audiences.”
“If you don’t have art, you don’t have anything,” said Reilly. “For a community to be able to come back together and say we can celebrate who we are, where we live and what we are doing, that is an immense thing to say and it is a victory over any pandemic. You have an opportunity now to take a bite out of life again.”
“Hello, Dolly!” can be seen at the Topeka Civic Theater from July 8th through August 13th. Tickets are available for “Hello, Dolly!” online or by calling the box office at (785)357-5211 or you can send them email at info@topekacivictheatre.com for more information.
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CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Cape Coral police responded to a call on Fourth of July about a group of teens messing around with a porta-potty on SW 8th Place.
According to reports, when they arrived at the construction site, they could see smoke coming from the porta-potty, melted plastic and burn marks.
Reports say, they ended up arresting 19-year-old Tristian Humphrey, but let him go with a notice to appear in court. He’s accused of throwing the fireworks inside the port-a-potty.
Neighbors said the porta-potty was already laying on its side after last week’s storm. | https://nbc-2.com/news/2022/07/05/cape-coral-teens-stuff-fireworks-in-porta-potty-on-fourth-of-july/ | 2022-07-08T03:39:26Z | https://nbc-2.com/news/2022/07/05/cape-coral-teens-stuff-fireworks-in-porta-potty-on-fourth-of-july/ | false |
(CNN) — An 8-year-old boy who was attending the Highland Park Fourth of July parade with his parents and twin brother was shot and is now paralyzed from the waist down, family spokesperson Anthony Loizzi told CNN on Thursday.
Cooper Roberts was shot in the chest and suffered several significant injuries, including a severed spinal cord, Loizzi said in a virtual news conference earlier Thursday.
He remains in the hospital sedated and on a ventilator, in critical but stable condition, Loizzi said.
“It’s going to be a new normal for him moving forward,” Loizzi said. “It sounds (like) he’ll have significant issues moving forward, especially with walking.”
Cooper and his twin, Luke, loved the parade, Loizzi said. That beloved event ended in tragedy when a gunman fired a semi-automatic rifle into the crowd from a rooftop. Seven people were killed, and dozens of others — including the Roberts — were wounded.
Luke suffered injuries from shrapnel, was treated and released and is now recovering at home, Loizzi said. Their mother, Keely Roberts, “was shot in the leg and foot area” and underwent several surgeries, the spokesperson added.
She has since been discharged because she insisted that she wanted to be by Cooper’s side at the hospital, Loizzi said.
Cooper and Luke also have four older sisters, according to the spokesperson. A verified GoFundMe campaign has been created in support of the family.
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Wimbledon day 12: Cameron Norrie takes on Novak Djokovic as Nick Kyrgios awaits
Rafael Nadal’s withdrawal from Wimbledon late on Thursday night leaves Cameron Norrie’s clash with Novak Djokovic as the only men’s semi-final on day 12 at SW19.
Home favourite Norrie was set to open on Centre Court by facing the 20-time grand-slam champion, but will now play second on the 15,000-seater venue with two women’s doubles ties sandwiching the last-four encounter.
Nick Kyrgios can put his feet up and relax while he awaits his Sunday opponent as Norrie bids to become only the third British singles player of the 21st century to reach a grand slam final.
Here, the PA news agency looks ahead to Friday in SW19.
Order of Play
Brit watch
Match of the Day
Kyrgios against Nadal was set to be a belter but Norrie versus Djokovic could also deliver a classic. If it does the British hopeful will have to produce a better level than he managed in their first and only meeting.
World number 12 Norrie competed in the end-of-season ATP Finals last year due to player unavailability and could only manage to take three games off Djokovic in a straight-sets defeat.
The home favourite is much-improved now and has plenty of belief on his side, but he is playing one of the greats of tennis and remains the heavy underdog.
No Rafa but plenty of grand-slam winners…
While 22-time major champion Nadal will not be in action on Friday, several other players with grand slams to their name will play at the All England Club on day 12. Kim Clijsters and Martina Hingis will continue their participation in the ladies’ invitation doubles and are second on Court One.
Italian pair Francesca Schiavone and Flavia Pennetta have also teamed up for the same event, with Court 12 hosting them, while Barbora Krejcikova and Jelena Ostapenko will do battle in a women’s doubles which will now open proceedings on Centre Court.
Elsewhere, Marion Bartoli – who won in SW19 nine years ago – is likely to be put on a show court for her invitation mixed doubles match with Nenad Zimonjic against British veterans Greg Rusedski and Anne Keothavong. | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/pa/article-10993813/Wimbledon-day-12-Cameron-Norrie-takes-Novak-Djokovic-Nick-Kyrgios-awaits.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-07-08T03:45:56Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/pa/article-10993813/Wimbledon-day-12-Cameron-Norrie-takes-Novak-Djokovic-Nick-Kyrgios-awaits.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | true |
Australia seeks to stabilise China ties, says FM Wong ahead of meeting
By Kirsty Needham
SYDNEY, July 8 (Reuters) - Foreign Minister Penny Wong said Australia's new government wants to stabilise its relationship with China but will not make any concessions on national interest when she meets her Chinese counterpart on Friday.
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi will meet Wong on the sidelines of the G20 meeting in Bali on Friday evening, the first meeting between foreign ministers of the major trading partners in three years.
"We all know we have our differences, there are challenges in the relationship. We believe engagement is needed to stabilise the relationship," Wong told reporters in Bali on Friday.
China is Australia's largest trading partner and the biggest customer for its iron ore but relations have deteriorated in recent years.
China imposed trade sanctions on Australian products ranging from coal to seafood and wine in response to policies and decisions such as Australia's call for an investigation into the origins of COVID-19, its 5G network ban on Huawei, and foreign interference investigations.
Beijing has called for Australia to take "concrete actions" to repair the relationship, without detailing what these would be.
"We won't be making any concessions when it comes to Australia's national interests," Wong said on Friday.
Since being elected in May, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's government has said it wants China to withdraw the trade measures that it has taken against Australia. Wong has also raised concerns about two Australian journalists detained in China and awaiting verdicts in national security cases.
China's new ambassador to Australia Xiao Qian said in a recent speech in Sydney that a list of 14 grievances about Australia's policies, including restrictions on foreign investment, issued by his predecessor in 2020 were not demands.
Xiao nonetheless said Australia should respect China's socialist political system, have "favourable and fair" economic policies, be rational on security and cooperate in regional affairs.
Australia, which previously had annual leaders meetings with China under a comprehensive strategic partnership, has not had a foreign minister visit Beijing since 2018. Diplomatic relations froze, with ministers unable to schedule calls or meetings with Chinese counterparts, after Australia called for an international investigation into the origins of COVID-19 in 2020.
The meeting between Australia and China in Bali comes days ahead of a Pacific islands leaders' meeting in Fiji. China's push to extend its security ties in the South Pacific, which is opposed by Australia, will be discussed at the meeting in Fiji.
Wong joined a meeting of the Pacific Islands Forum foreign ministers on Friday morning by video link. (Reporting by Kirsty Needham; Editing by Simon Cameron-Moore) | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/reuters/article-10993803/Australia-seeks-stabilise-China-ties-says-FM-Wong-ahead-meeting.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-07-08T03:49:18Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/reuters/article-10993803/Australia-seeks-stabilise-China-ties-says-FM-Wong-ahead-meeting.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | true |
St Andrews needs the wind or Open might be a 'wedge contest': Spieth
July 8 (Reuters) - Jordan Spieth says the 150th British Open at St Andrews could be reduced to a "wedge contest" unless the wind offers the Old Course some protection.
Spieth, who won the British Open at Royal Birkdale in 2017 and just missed out on a play-off at St Andrews in 2015, carded a 68 in the first round of the Scottish Open on Thursday in calm conditions that helped Cameron Tringale fire a nine-under 61.
Asked if the St Andrews layout might become defenceless in similar conditions, Spieth said, "Yeah, I think it might be.
"It's hard for me to tell given 2015 we had so much wind that we couldn't even play. But I think if it's like it was this morning out here, it's just a wedge contest, really.
"It was not necessarily built for today's technology. But I think that even a nice 10-15 mph (wind) would show something to it. It doesn't look like we are going to get any rain, so I think the defence could be how fast it plays."
Spieth added that conditions could become similar to the 2013 edition in Muirfield, when the first two days were played in baking temperatures and players found it almost impossible to stop the ball on the greens.
"It could get like Muirfield was in 2013 and I think that regardless of wind conditions, that would change the golf course significantly and make it challenging to hold fairways and greens," the three-times major winner said.
The British Open will be played from July 14-17 and is expected to draw a record attendance of 290,000. It will be the 30th time that golf's oldest major has been held over the Old Course.
(Reporting by Aadi Nair in Bengaluru; Editing by Peter Rutherford ) | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/reuters/article-10993809/St-Andrews-needs-wind-Open-wedge-contest-Spieth.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-07-08T03:49:31Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/reuters/article-10993809/St-Andrews-needs-wind-Open-wedge-contest-Spieth.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | false |
TAMPA, Fla. — A federal judge sentenced a former Trump supporter to three years of probation and a $7,000 fine for sending an email threatening to kill Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota and three other congresswomen.
David George Hannon, 67, also must undergo mental and substance abuse treatment and have no contact with Omar or Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts and Rashida Tlaib of Michigan, according to a report in the Tampa Bay Times.
Hannon, who pleaded guilty in April to threatening a federal official, sent the email after the four Democratic lawmakers held a news conference in July 2019 in response to criticism from former President Donald Trump, who said they should “go back” to the “crime-infested places” from which they came.
“He was doing that because Trump told him to,” his daughter, Elizabeth Hannon Dillon, told the judge during the hearing on Wednesday. “He was a Trump supporter and now he regrets it.”
This threat was “heinous and inappropriate in every regard,” U.S. District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle said. “This sort of behavior has no place in our society.”
Sentencing guidelines called for about 10 months in prison, but Mizelle noted that a probation officer recommended against prison time, along with Hannon's expressions of remorse, lack of prior trouble, his age and health problems.
“I’m very, very sorry and very remorseful about my behavior that night,” Hannon said as he stood before the judge, stooped and trembling.
Hannon emailed Omar's campaign with a subject line that read: “Your Dead You Radical Muslim,” writing that Omar should get more security or she and the other women would be “six feet under."
Omar's staff immediately notified federal agents, but the FBI didn't visit Hannon at his Sarasota home until 19 months had passed and Trump was out of office.
Hannon admitted that he disparaged Omar's Islamic faith, but the judge declined to apply a hate crime adjustment to Hannon's sentence, which could have increased the sentencing guidelines.
“I do have remorse that I did target Ms. Omar,” Hannon said. “But I don’t have any hatred toward anyone whether their race, creed, color or nationality. This is the United States of America and whatever people do and say, they have a right to do that. But I had no right to write that email.” | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/nation-world/death-threat-ilhan-omar/507-01715479-f69f-4d8b-a152-3f3417de6e23 | 2022-07-08T03:50:33Z | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/nation-world/death-threat-ilhan-omar/507-01715479-f69f-4d8b-a152-3f3417de6e23 | false |
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Lackawanna County School District is starting new rules this fall following recent acts of gang-related violence plaguing the community.
Many families are getting a head start on their back-to-school shopping. But amid safety concerns, clear backpacks are on the list this year for students in the Scranton School District.
“The world we live in right now something has to be done,” said Jackie Notari, a Scranton School District Parent.
Jackie Notari is a parent of two students in the Scranton School District. She says the safety of her children has been a top concern after increased school violence and the fatal stabbing of an 18-year-old last month near Scranton High.
“It’s a shame. It’s devastating that, as a parent, you actually have to worry about your child going to school, and their safety,” stated Notari.
Wednesday, the district released its updated dress code policy for the upcoming school year.
Clear backpacks, lunch boxes, and gym bags are now required for all students. Also, bags can no longer be carried in school buildings throughout the day. Embroidery of the district’s name on shirts is no longer mandatory.
Jeff Field is an assistant football coach and a teacher at West Scranton Intermediate. His school already required clear or mesh backpacks, but he believes the changes will have a positive impact overall.
“A lot of parents didn’t want to send kids to school so, I think sending them through the metal detectors, having see-through book bags, helps a lot and makes parents a little more comfortable,” explained Jeff Field, Assistant Football Coach, and West Scranton Intermediate Teacher.
Notari tells Eyewitness News she hopes to see the district continue its efforts.
“I definitely think there needs to be more teachers in the hallway, they need to be more active, if they have to go through metal detectors, then so be it. If it means my children are safe in a school, absolutely I’m for it,” Notari added.
Eyewitness News reached out to the President of the Scranton School Board for comment but have not yet heard back. | https://www.pahomepage.com/news/violence-prompts-school-district-policy-changes/ | 2022-07-08T03:57:11Z | https://www.pahomepage.com/news/violence-prompts-school-district-policy-changes/ | false |
TOKYO — Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was in heart failure after apparently being shot during a campaign speech Friday in western Japan, NHK public television said Friday.
The broadcaster aired footage showing Abe collapsed on the street, with several security guards running toward him. Abe was holding his chest when he collapsed, with his shirt smeared with blood. NHK says Abe was rushed to a hospital.
Abe was in Nara campaigning ahead of Sunday's election for the parliament's upper house and was giving a speech when people heard a gunshot.
Police arrested a male suspect at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder, NHK said.
The attack was a shock in a country that's one of the world's safest and with some of the strictest gun control laws anywhere.
The term heart failure means the heart cannot sufficiently pump blood and supply necessary oxygen to the rest of the body. In Japan, officials sometimes use the term to describe situations where victims are no longer alive but before a formal declaration of death has been made.
It was not immediately clear how serious Abe's injuries were or if he was still displaying vital signs.
Abe stepped down in 2020 because he said a chronic health problem has resurfaced. Abe has had ulcerative colitis since he was a teenager and has said the condition was controlled with treatment.
He told reporters at the time that it was "gut wrenching" to leave many of his goals unfinished. He spoke of his failure to resolve the issue of Japanese abducted years ago by North Korea, a territorial dispute with Russia and a revision of Japan's war-renouncing constitution.
That last goal was a big reason he was such a divisive figure.
His ultra-nationalism riled the Koreas and China, and his push to normalize Japan's defense posture angered many Japanese. Abe failed to achieve his cherished goal of formally rewriting the U.S.-drafted pacifist constitution because of poor public support.
Supporters of Abe said that his legacy was a stronger U.S.-Japan relationship that was meant to bolster Japan's defense capability. But Abe made enemies too by forcing his defense goals and other contentious issues through parliament, despite strong public opposition.
Abe is a political blue blood who was groomed to follow in the footsteps of his grandfather, former Prime Minister Nobusuke Kishi. His political rhetoric often focused on making Japan a "normal" and "beautiful" nation with a stronger military and bigger role in international affairs.
Copyright 2022 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. | https://www.iowapublicradio.org/news-from-npr/news-from-npr/2022-07-07/japan-ex-leader-shinzo-abe-apparently-shot-japanese-public-broadcaster-reports | 2022-07-08T03:58:11Z | https://www.iowapublicradio.org/news-from-npr/news-from-npr/2022-07-07/japan-ex-leader-shinzo-abe-apparently-shot-japanese-public-broadcaster-reports | false |
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Daily Game" game were:
5-2-7
(five, two, seven)
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Daily Game" game were:
5-2-7
(five, two, seven) | https://www.sfchronicle.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Daily-Game-game-17291659.php | 2022-07-08T03:59:26Z | https://www.sfchronicle.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Daily-Game-game-17291659.php | false |
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the Indiana Lottery's "Quick Draw Evening" game were:
01-03-05-09-15-17-20-22-24-27-35-39-42-45-53-54-55-73-74-75, BE: 1
(one, three, five, nine, fifteen, seventeen, twenty, twenty-two, twenty-four, twenty-seven, thirty-five, thirty-nine, forty-two, forty-five, fifty-three, fifty-four, fifty-five, seventy-three, seventy-four, seventy-five; BE: one) | https://www.sfchronicle.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Quick-Draw-Evening-game-17291644.php | 2022-07-08T04:01:55Z | https://www.sfchronicle.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Quick-Draw-Evening-game-17291644.php | true |
ATLANTA — Dylan Carlson hit a tiebreaking single in the top of the 11th inning, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Atlanta Braves 3-2 on Thursday night to snap their four-game losing streak.
Spencer Strider dominated with a career-high 12 strikeouts in six innings for the defending World Series champion Braves, who began the game 26-7 since June 1, best in the major leagues since that date.
Juan Yepez’s sacrifice fly in the top of the 10th broke a 1-all tie for St. Louis. Matt Olson’s RBI single tied it at 2 in the bottom half.
Michael Harris II hit a tying homer off Giovanny Gallegos in the seventh inning for Atlanta. Albert Pujols delivered a pinch-hit sacrifice fly in the top of the inning for St. Louis, giving him 121 sacrifice flies to tie Hank Aaron and Frank Thomas for fourth place on the career list.
Strider mixed a fastball that regularly touched 99 mph and a high 80s slider that was equally effective, recording a strikeout in each of the first nine outs to mark the first time that’s happened since the Braves debuted in Atlanta in 1966.
Strider, a fourth-round draft pick out of Clemson in 2020, has struck out 102 in 65 2/3 innings this year. He allowed two hits, no runs and two walks.
Ryan Helsley (5-1) earned the win in 2 1/3 innings. Packy Naughton earned his first save, and Tyler Matzek (0-2) took the loss.
St. Louis struck out 19 times. The Cardinals, second in the NL Central, had dropped six of seven.
Nolan Arenado popped up to begin the fourth, the first out that was put in play by the Cardinals. Strider struck out three more the rest of the way.
The hard-throwing right-hander topped 100 mph for the first time when Brendan Donovan was caught looking for the second out of the third, his seventh straight strikeout before Juan Yepez lined a clean opposite-field single in the third. Paul Goldschmidt whiffed to end the inning.
Strider, who struck out 11 in a win last Saturday at Cincinnati and has three double-digit strikeout games in eight career starts, gave up a bloop double to Goldschmidt and a walk to Arenado in the first but struck out Gorman to end the threat. He struck out the side and faced the minimum in the second.
Matthew Liberatore allowed Adam Duvall’s double in the second and a single to Matt Olson in the third, but otherwise kept the Braves off the bases through the first three innings.
MILESTONES
Pujols needs one extra base hit to reach 1,377 and tie Stan Musial for third place on the career list.
“Now, to be able to mention my name in the sentence along with those guys is like, ‘What?’ It’s almost like a dream,” Pujols said. “It’s really reality. I’m just thankful and grateful.”
Pujols, who plans to retire after the season, walked onto the field 10 minutes before the first pitch to receive a $1,000 check to his family foundation from the Braves’ foundation. He received a standing ovation before the game and then loud applause when he was introduced as a pinch-hitter.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Cardinals: C Austin Romine stayed in the game despite getting hit on the helmet by Marcell Ozuna’s back swing in the 10th. ... LF Tyler O’Neill (left hamstring strain) took the night off with Triple-A Memphis and could be activated Friday. ... Manger Oliver Marmol said he expects LHP Genesis Cabrera (illness) to rejoin the active roster on Friday. ... CF Harrison Bader (right plantar fasciitis) is swinging and playing catch before returning to wearing his protective boot the rest of the day. He could return during the upcoming 10-day homestand.
Braves: Manager Brian Snitker said LHP Max Fried, who left Wednesday’s win after 82 pitches with tightness in his right glute muscle, is fine and will make his next scheduled start.
CARDS BY THE NUMBERS
St. Louis turned a double play in the ninth when Carlson caught Harris’ liner in center field and doubled up pinch-runner Gosselin, who had advanced from first past second and was easily forced out. ... The last time the Cardinals’ first nine outs in a game were via strikeout came March 31, 2019, against Milwaukee’s Corbin Burnes. ... The last pitcher to record 12 or more Ks against St. Louis was Max Scherzer of the Los Angeles Dodgers with 13 on Sept. 6, 2021. ... RHP Jordan Hicks threw 27 of his 34 pitches over 100 mph, two shy of his single-game record. ... Gallegos had his fifth blown save of the season, tied for the NL lead.
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Cardinals: RHP Adam Wainwright (6-6, 3.26 ERA) will face RHP Zack Wheeler as St. Louis hosts Philadelphia to begin a four-game series. Wainwright is 7-5 with a 3.18 ERA in 16 career starts and two relief appearances against the Phillies.
Braves: RHP Charlie Morton (4-3, 4.34 ERA) will face RHP Erick Fedde (5-5, 4.29) as Atlanta hosts Washington to begin a three-game series. Morton is 4-6 with a 5.23 ERA in 13 career starts against Washington.
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Announcements
The Graham Historical Museum Advisory Board will offer a historical walking tour of downtown Graham from 8:30 to 10 a.m. July 9.
Russell Compton, a local historian, will discuss the architecture and history of Graham.
The walk begins at the Graham Historical Museum, 135 W. Elm St. in Graham.
To register for this free activity, visit www.cityofgraham.com/historical-museum/.
Honors
The Junior League of Greensboro has named Rebecca Schlosser, Cheryl Callahan and Margaret Benjamin as the organization’s Women of Distinction for 2020-2022.
The JLG Woman of Distinction was established in 2013 to recognize a sustaining member who has demonstrated tremendous dedication to the JLG and community at-large.
Schlosser has served as president of the JLG Sustainers and was a founding member and donor of Women to Women, Greensboro’s first permanent community grant-making endowment for women and children. Her community involvement includes serving as president of the Guild of Family Service of Greensboro Foundation, as president of the Greensboro Symphony Guild, as chairwoman of the Symphony Presentation Ball, as chairwoman of the annual campaign for Hospice and Palliative Care, and as founder and chairwoman of the first Greensboro Oyster Roast for the Guild of Family Service in 2004. She has received awards for distinguished service from Family Service of the Piedmont and the guild.
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Before Callahan retired from UNCG in 2017 as vice chancellor for student affairs, she had celebrated a 40-year career in higher education and was recognized with the university’s Professional Achievement Award. She served as president and regional vice president of NASPA (Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education) as well as chairwoman of its Foundation Board, increasing donors by an overwhelming percentage during her tenure. In addition to serving as president of the JLG in 1991-92, she has volunteered with such community organizations as the Greensboro History Museum, the American Cancer Society and the American Heart Association. She serves as the regional training lead for the Greater Carolinas Region of the American Red Cross.
Benjamin has been a member of the JLG for nearly 40 years and was recognized as a Woman of Influence at the JLG Leadership Summit in 2018. She serves on the UNCG Board of Trustees, is chairwoman of the public art endowment steering committee of the Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro, and serves on the boards of the Greensboro Public Library Foundation and the Cone Health Cancer Center Advisory Committee. She has also served on the UNCG Board of Visitors, the Weatherspoon Arts Foundation Board and the Weatherspoon Arts Museum Advisory Board. In addition, she has volunteered as board chairwoman of the Greensboro History Museum, and with Preservation Greensboro and the LeBauer Park Steering Committee. For her national museum advocacy work, she was awarded the American Alliance of Museums Champion of Museums award in 2017.
Scholarships
The Greensboro Lions Club and Greensboro Lions Foundation have announced two levels of scholarship aid to two members of the Page High School Leo Club.
These awards are made to assist both in accomplishing their future educational goals and also to inspire them in their future volunteer service in their communities.
The first award at the silver level is to MacAulay Faircloth, who was vice president of Page’s Leo Club.
The second award at the gold level is to Yessica Santibanez, who was the president and guiding leader of the Leo Club this school year.
For information, call Mark Gaylord at 336-273-1797 or visit www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/greensboro_nc. | https://greensboro.com/lifestyles/club-happenings/article_c041b874-f7d1-11ec-b968-27ca10ea51e6.html | 2022-07-08T04:12:03Z | https://greensboro.com/lifestyles/club-happenings/article_c041b874-f7d1-11ec-b968-27ca10ea51e6.html | false |
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Daily 4 Night" game were:
0-4-0-5, FIREBALL: 3
(zero, four, zero, five; FIREBALL: three)
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Daily 4 Night" game were:
0-4-0-5, FIREBALL: 3
(zero, four, zero, five; FIREBALL: three) | https://www.seattlepi.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Daily-4-Night-game-17291662.php | 2022-07-08T04:22:26Z | https://www.seattlepi.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Daily-4-Night-game-17291662.php | false |
MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "SuperCash" game were:
01-20-26-32-33-34, Doubler: N
(one, twenty, twenty-six, thirty-two, thirty-three, thirty-four; Doubler: N)
¶ Maximum prize: $350,000 | https://www.seattlepi.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-SuperCash-game-17291594.php | 2022-07-08T04:24:40Z | https://www.seattlepi.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-SuperCash-game-17291594.php | false |
Mike Brito, scout of Mexican talent for Dodgers, dies at 87
By BETH HARRIS
AP Sports Writer
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mike Brito, the top scout in Mexico for the Los Angeles Dodgers for nearly 45 years who discovered such talents as Fernando Valenzuela, current Dodgers pitcher Julio Urías and Yasiel Puig, died Thursday. He was 87.
The team announced his death to the crowd and held a moment of silence before hosting the Chicago Cubs. Photos of Brito and his discoveries were shown on the stadium’s videoboards. He died at a Los Angeles hospital. No cause of death was provided.
For years, the mustachioed Brito was instantly recognizable behind home plate dressed in a stylish suit and a Panama hat with a cigar clenched in his teeth holding a radar gun. More recently, he used a cane in concession to his age as he observed the current Dodgers from the press box.
Brito had a connection to the club’s most recent World Series championship, won after the pandemic-shortened 2020 season. In the deciding Game 6 against Tampa Bay, Victor Gonzalez was the winner and Urías earned the save. Both Mexican-born pitchers were signed by Brito, who remained part of the team’s scouting staff until his death.
Before gaining rare international notoriety for someone in the scouting profession, Brito played in the Washington Senators’ minor league system from 1955-61. He reached the Triple-A level and played professionally in Mexico from 1961-66.
Born in Cuba, Brito moved to Los Angeles in 1968. Through his work as a scout in the Mexican League he became associated with the Dodgers and then-general manager Al Campanis, who hired Brito full-time in 1978. The first played he signed was pitcher Bobby Castillo.
In 1979, Brito convinced Campanis to sign Valenzuela, who became the most successful Mexican-born pitcher in major league history. He was won rookie of the year and the NL Cy Young Award while leading the Dodgers to a World Series title in 1981.
“My heart is very heavy,” said Valenzuela, who works as a broadcaster for the team. “Mike was a great man and instrumental in my success as a baseball player on and off the field. No one loved the Dodger organization more than Mike and we will all miss him very much.”
In all, Brito helped to sign over 30 players who went on to play in the big leagues, including pitchers Antonio Osuna, Dennys Reyes and Ismael Valdéz, and infielder Juan Castro.
Brito was elected to the Cuban Baseball Hall of Fame in 2005 and was named international scout of the year at Major League Baseball’s 2014 winter meetings. Last year, he received the Tony Gwynn Award from Baseball America for his contributions to the game.
Brito played a scout in the 1991 movie “Talent For The Game.”
He is survived by his wife, Rosario, and daughters Diana and Minerva.
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UNITED NATiONS (AP) — The European Commission president and United Nations chief opened the first EU-U.N. high-level dialogue Thursday by saying the need to work together is critical, especially at a time when the war in Ukraine has created a global food and energy crisis.
Ursula von der Leyen, head of the EU’s executive arm, said before the start of the meeting at the Greentree Estate on New York's Long Island that it comes “at a crucial time” because “the world is at a major inflection point” and the global system, “with the United Nations at its core, is at stake.”
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said multilateralism is needed more than ever to tackle the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, “a dramatic climate emergency,” and multiplying conflicts.
Guterres cited in particular “the dramatic impact of the Russian invasion in Ukraine that has led, independently of the suffering of the Ukrainian people, to a terrible crisis also in food, energy and in finance.”
He said that what is needed is not just any kind of multilateralism but “a networked multilateralism.” The EU-U.N. partnership “is a fundamental pillar of this networked multilateralism,” he said.
Von der Leyen warned that “Russia’s war on Ukraine is damaging the international order and the global economy,” threatening food security and triggering “skyrocketing prices for fossil fuels worldwide, with devastating knock-on effects on livelihoods.” She added that “we will support Ukraine as long as it takes.”
Von der Leyen said the EU and U.N. “are both working hard and fighting for the rules-based system because we know that we cannot take it for granted.” The best proof, she said, is that the EU and its 27 member nations are the largest financial contributors to the U.N., providing 14 billion euros a year. | https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/EU-and-UN-hold-first-high-level-dialogue-and-17291592.php | 2022-07-08T04:25:35Z | https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/EU-and-UN-hold-first-high-level-dialogue-and-17291592.php | false |
Top Kerala News developments today
July 08, 2022 09:40 ISTKey news developments in Kerala on July 8, Friday
Here are the important developments from Kerala to watch out for today
- The Ernakulam Principal Sessions Court is likely to consider a petition filed by the gold smuggling case accused Swapna Suresh demanding protection by Central police force.
- The Kerala High Court will hear Swapna Suresh's petition seeking cancellation of the conspiracy case recently booked against her.
- Monsoon-related calamities continue in northern parts of the State and the coastal belt. IMD issues yellow alert for 12 districts. ET Mohammed Basheer MP seeks special package for the coastal communities badly affected by sea erosion.
- Industries Minister P. Rajeeve will inaugurate the development of an integrated rice technology park at Chengannur.
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Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was shot and gravely injured while campaigning Friday in southern Japan, officials said.
Abe, Japan’s longest-serving prime minister, was giving a speech in the city of Nara when gunfire was heard around 11:30 a.m. (10:30 p.m. Thursday ET). Public broadcaster NHK, citing the local fire department, reported that Abe was in a state of “cardiopulmonary arrest.”
In brief on-camera remarks, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno said Abe’s condition remained “unknown” and that one person had been apprehended in relation to the shooting.
For more on this story, go to NBC News.
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Lincoln Fire & Rescue attacks apartment fire during storm
Published: Jul. 7, 2022 at 10:27 PM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Shortly before 10 p.m., multiple fire engines were dispatched to reports of a fire in north Lincoln. The address for the dispatch call is for a complex just northeast of 27th Street and Fletcher Avenue.
The address corresponds with the Northridge Heights Apartments. The fire was upgraded to a two-alarm fire.
A 10/11 NOW reporter on scene can see smoke rising from multiple garages, but no visible flames.
This is a developing story. Stick with 10/11 NOW for updates.
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Mostly cloudy skies during the morning hours followed by thunderstorms in the afternoon. High 87F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 80%. Locally heavy rainfall possible..
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Low 69F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 70%.
I have been fixating on the idea of this watermelon salad for two delicious summers, and I am almost sad that the recipe is done, as it now transfers into the category of “Things I Have Already Made,” which always gets bumped when there are so many “Recipes That I Haven’t Done.”
And what that means for me is, I’ll opt for a meal I haven’t done yet over one that I have in order to fulfill my obligations for you out there looking for something refreshing to do.
But, this is a keeper salad. It’s refreshing and more like a dessert than a salad. It’s sweetness contrasts nicely with the salty feta cheese. I grew the mint, so naturally, it’s going in there.
The result is the kind of salad I hope you make every summer, forever (and me, too, when I get caught up). I’ve kept the ingredient list as short and impactful as possible, so you could even scrounge it together in an unfamiliar kitchen this summer — like, for instance, your vacation home that’s equipped with a kitchen.
It’s simple deliciousness fit for royalty, like all of us! Did you hear that? We’re royalty!
Watermelon and Feta Salad
1 seedless watermelon, cubed
1 cup feta cheese
Fresh mint leaves
Reduced balsamic glaze
Mix all the ingredients and serve.
Janet McCormick is the author of “10-Minute Meals” and was a longtime resident of Lawrence County, Ohio. She can be reached at 304-654-2003.
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Facing pressure, Biden to sign order on abortion access
President Joe Biden will take executive action Friday to protect access to abortion, according to three people familiar with the matter, as he faces mounting pressure from Democrats to be more forceful on the subject after the Supreme Court ended a constitutional right to the procedure two weeks ago.
Biden will speak Friday morning “on protecting access to reproductive health care services,” the sources said. The actions he was expected to outline are intended to try to mitigate some potential penalties women seeking abortion may face after the ruling, but are limited in their ability to safeguard access to abortion nationwide. Biden is expected to formalize instructions to the Departments of Justice and Health and Human Services to push back on efforts to limit the ability of women to access federally approved abortion medication or to travel across state lines to access clinical abortion services. The people spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss Biden's actions before they were officially announced.
Biden's executive order will also direct agencies to work to educate medical providers and insurers about how and when they are required to share privileged patient information with authorities — an effort to protect women who seek or utilize abortion services. He will also ask the Federal Trade Commission to take steps to protect the privacy of those seeking information about reproductive care online.
The order, coming two weeks after the high court's June 24 ruling that ended the nationwide right to abortion and left it to states to determine whether or how to allow the procedure, comes as Biden has faced criticism from some in his own party for not acting with more urgency to protect women's access to abortion. The decision in the case known as Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization overturned the court's landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling.
Since the ruling, Biden has stressed that his ability to protect abortion rights by executive action is limited without congressional action.
“Ultimately, Congress is going to have to act to codify Roe into federal law," Biden said last week during a virtual meeting with Democratic governors.
The tasking to the Justice Department and HHS is expected to push the agencies to fight in court to protect women, but it conveys no guarantees that the judicial system will take their side against potential prosecution by states that have moved to outlaw abortion. | https://www.wmur.com/article/facing-pressure-biden-sign-order-on-abortion-access/40551106 | 2022-07-08T04:41:40Z | https://www.wmur.com/article/facing-pressure-biden-sign-order-on-abortion-access/40551106 | false |
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 3 Evening" game were:
4-4-9
(four, four, nine)
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 3 Evening" game were:
4-4-9
(four, four, nine) | https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Pick-3-Evening-game-17291669.php | 2022-07-08T04:42:55Z | https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Pick-3-Evening-game-17291669.php | false |
This 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser (FZJ80) is for sale on Bring a Trailer located in Golden, Colorado. The SUV is powered by a 6.2 L LS3 V8 and 4L65E four-speed automatic transmission installed by Golden Auto Clinic in 2017. The rest of the drivetrain comprises of a dual-range transfer case and locking front, center, and rear differentials. The Land Cruiser rides on an Old Man Emu suspension lift and steering stabilizer. A set of 16-inch wheels with BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A K02 295/75 tires cover disc brakes front and rear. Issues include a non-working winch, front seat heaters not connected, and tachometer does not work. There is also rust on bumpers, exhaust, and underneath.
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Burlington, VT — A man was struck in the head by gunfire in the vicinity of Luck St. and Intervale Ave. on Thursday night. Officers responded to calls about multiple shots being fired and located the man in his early 20s, who was transported to the University of Vermont Medical Center, where he is currently in critical condition.
Investigations into the shooting are in its earliest stages and no suspect is in custody. This shooting marks the 16th gunfire incident in Burlington in 2022, and the third in the month of July. The last incident took place on July 2 on North Ave.
We will update this story as more information is released by the Burlington Police Department. | https://www.mychamplainvalley.com/news/local-news/man-struck-in-the-head-by-gunfire-in-old-north-end/ | 2022-07-08T04:44:22Z | https://www.mychamplainvalley.com/news/local-news/man-struck-in-the-head-by-gunfire-in-old-north-end/ | true |
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