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Driver killed in early-morning crash on Hartnell Avenue
A driver died early Wednesday morning in a solo crash on Hartnell Avenue.
Redding police say the driver was going fast in a 2014 Dodge Charger at 1:47 a.m. and lost control in a sweeping turn at the road's intersection with Shotwick Trail.
The eastbound Charger rolled over and caught fire with the unconscious driver trapped inside, police said.
A private security guard who arrived following the crash extinguished the vehicle fire before emergency personnel got there.
An investigation by the Redding Police Traffic Unit showed the car had left the roadway before running into a street sign, a metal pole, a chain-link fence and tree before ending up on its roof. The car's debris struck the building at 400 Hartnell Ave. and caused damage, police said.
"Redding Fire Department and emergency personnel worked to free the solo occupant who ultimately was pronounced deceased at the scene," police said on Facebook.
The Shasta County Coroner's Office will release the driver's name after next of kin is notified.
The traffic unit says it's still investigating the crash.
"It is unknown at this time if drugs or alcohol were a factor in the collision," police said.
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Best LifeStraw water purifiers
Whether you’re on a camping trip or in an emergency at home, access to water is critical. A LifeStraw personal water filter can make practically any water safe to drink by filtering out bacteria, parasites and microplastics.
LifeStraw makes a range of water filtering products. The best one for you depends on what you want from a water purifier and when you might plan to use it.
Why would I need a LifeStraw?
The draw of a LifeStraw is that you can use it to safely drink practically any water, including water from lakes, rivers and even puddles. This is ideal if you want to pack light on a long hike or camping trip — rather than bringing enough water to last all day or for several days, you can bring a LifeStraw water bottle and fill it up whenever you spot a body of water. You might also need a LifeStraw in emergencies where tap water is unavailable or unsafe to drink. For more details, see the full guide to water purifiers at BestReviews.
How LifeStraws work
LifeStraws contain a microfiltration membrane that traps all kinds of bacteria, chemicals and parasites, as well as physical contaminants, like sand and silt. As the water travels from one end of the LifeStraw to the other, the membrane catches them so that they don’t make it out of the drinking end. Its simple design does not require batteries or any power source.
Best LifeStraw water filters
LifeStraw Personal Water Filter
The classic LifeStraw filter consists of just a straw-like filter that you can drink water through. You can drink from a glass of water or even directly from the source — pop one end in a pond or stream and drink away. This is the most affordable type of LifeStraw but when hiking, it doesn’t give you the convenience of letting you carry water around with you.
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LifeStraw Go Water Filter Bottle
This LifeStraw water bottle makes it more convenient to drink filtered water on the go. It’s great for hiking as you can fill it up whenever you spot a suitable body of water so that you have water ready to drink when you need it. It features a two-stage filter with the addition of a carbon filter to get rid of chemicals from water. The included carabiner allows you to easily clip it to a pack or belt loop.
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LifeStraw Go Stainless Steel Water Filter Bottle
A stainless steel alternative to the original LifeStraw Go, this water bottle is a great choice for anyone who would prefer to use less plastic. It also has the benefit of being insulated to keep your water cool. Like the plastic model, it has a two-stage filter with a carbon filtration system and a handy carabiner.
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LifeStraw Flex Multi-Function Water Filter System
This is a versatile alternative to the classic LifeStraw with a two-stage filter featuring both a membrane filter and a carbon filter to trap chemicals. You can use this LifeStraw product like a straw to drink water from drinking vessels or straight from a water source, use it with the included soft-touch water bottle or use it in line with your own gravity filter or hydration pack bladder.
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LifeStraw Flex Advanced Water Filter with Gravity Bag
An alternative iteration of the LifeStraw Flex, it comes with a one-gallon gravity bag rather than a water bottle. It’s a great choice for camping trips, as you can fill the bag, hang it up and have water on “tap” when you need it. When you don’t need the gravity bag, you can use the filter on its own or inline with a hydration pack.
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LifeStraw Home Water Filter Pitcher
The best option for home use, the LifeStraw pitcher has a dual membrane and carbon filter that filters water as you put it into the pitcher, leaving it clean and ready to pour into a glass. It filters out chemicals, bacteria, parasites and solids, such as silt, making it a great choice if your home water supply isn’t as pure as you’d like it to be or you’re worried about contamination.
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LifeStraw Mission Water Purification System
With a large 12 liter/3.2 gallon gravity bag, this water purification system is great when camping in large groups or for home use if your water supply is cut off. It’s completely gravity-fed so there’s no need for a pump. It can filter 9-12 liters per hour.
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When it comes to aging, Jane Fonda encourages it.
The Hollywood icon, whose 85th birthday is approaching in December, shared with ET's Rachel Smith why getting older is actually "great."
"I know this sounds strange, but it's great to get older. I mean, obviously it beats the alternative, which is to die," Fonda said. "It's so hard to be young. I mean, it's always been hard to be young -- it's even more hard now... It's all like, 'Who am I supposed to be? What am I supposed to do? What kind of a job am I supposed to have? Where am I supposed to go with my life? Why am I even here? Who should be my friends?'"
According to Fonda, however, time shows you what's really worth the worry. "I was so old at 20," she added. "I've worked hard along the way on myself -- the older I've gotten, the easier it's been. It's like, 'Oh, I've been there, done that. It happened to me before and it didn't bother me.' And so, you tend to be much more even-keeled, generally happier, less hostile. You know what to let go of, what doesn't really matter, so you're not carrying all the baggage."
If the words of a silver screen legend don't comfort you, she echoes a painting great. "Picasso said it takes a long tome to become young," she noted, "and that's certainly been true for me."
While it's clear Fonda needs no luck when it comes to aging gracefully, the star is dabbling in the subject of luck -- and animation -- with her latest role as The Dragon in Apple TV+'s Luck. The animated movie follows its unlucky protagonist, Sam, as she discovers a secret world of good luck, bad luck and magical creatures -- a perfect project to eventually show her grandson. As Fonda told ET, "I will definitely score points when he gets old enough to see it."
Luck premieres Aug. 5 on Apple TV+.
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(NewsNation) — Despite multiple baby formula shipments being flown into the United States from overseas, some parents continue to struggle to find formula on store shelves.
Some doctors say the shortage in the U.S. is not getting worse, but it’s not getting better. Hospitals are running out of samples of formula for parents, and there’s still a concern for babies with specific medical conditions.
According to data from IRI, a market research company, 28.3% of powdered baby formula products were out of stock in U.S. stores this month — up from 23.7% in May.
The Biden administration has taken steps to fix the formula shortage, launching Operation Fly Formula in May to speed up imports from overseas formula producers. The U.S. flew in millions of pounds of formula from Europe.
Yet, a big issue that remains is Abbott Nutrition’s production of baby formula. The company’s Michigan factory, which closed in February over contamination, contributed to the national shortage. Production resumed earlier this month.
Dr. Mark Corkins, nutrition chair of the American Academy of Pediatrics, said he’s not hopeful things will get better immediately.
“We’ve given out a lot of samples, and what we have is pretty much gone at this point. It’s not like we’re on the manufacturers anytime soon because they’re running out, too,” Corkins said.
He continued: “I would love to say, OK, they’re cleaning up the factory, they’re gonna get production rolling. I’d love to say four weeks but I don’t think that’s realistic. I think it’s going to be more at least eight, probably 12. We’ll have to wait and see.”
Recently, the FDA said it would help foreign manufacturers stay on the U.S. market for the long term, in an effort to diversify the formula supply here.
FDA Commissioner Robert Califf previously predicted the formula shortage could last until July. He said Tuesday that retail data show that supplies have improved with increases in both U.S. production and imports.
“What you’re going to see is a gradual climbing out of the current situation as more and more formula becomes available,” Califf said.
In the meantime, any parents continue to turn to alternatives to buying baby formula by turning to Facebook groups and ordering online.
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The monkeypox outbreak continues to grow around the world. Here's how it's being treated
As the monkeypox outbreak continues to grow around the world, many people who have gotten sick with the virus have had mild symptoms and were able to recover without any monkeypox-specific treatment.
"For the most part, these illnesses are relatively mild. They can be disfiguring and yucky, but they will heal on their own — though it may take some time," said Dr. William Schaffner, a professor of medicine at the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration hasn't approved any therapies specifically for the treatment of monkeypox. But the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is making the antiviral medication tecovirimat available during the outbreak and says it may be considered for monkeypox patients who have or are at high risk of severe disease.
Video above: NYC is 'epicenter' of U.S. monkeypox outbreak
Data regarding the number of monkeypox patients who fall into this category remains limited. But Dr. Mary Foote, medical director of the Office of Preparedness and Response at the New York City Department of Health and Hygiene, said last week that the proportion of severe monkeypox cases in the city has been higher than expected.
Foote said providers there have started treatment with tecovirimat for "close to 70 patients," and the number of confirmed cases in the city at the time had reached 336.
Vaccination may prevent or reduce disease
According to the CDC, monkeypox can spread from person to person in different ways, including direct physical contact with the rash caused by monkeypox infection, "respiratory secretions" that can be transmitted during face-to-face contact or intimate physical contact such as sex, and touching items like clothing that have touched an infectious rash or body fluids.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious disease expert, said Monday that the outbreak is "heavily weighted" to affect men who have sex with men.
"When you look at that, does that mean it is only a gay man's disease? No, not the case," he said. "But under the circumstances of certain types of behavior, that can be spread, which is the reason why — although you do not want to stigmatize under any circumstances people who are getting afflicted with a particular infectious disease — you've got to let the community know of the danger, and you've got to let the physicians who care for these people be aware of it so that they don't miss the diagnosis."
The Jynneos vaccine is the only one specifically approved in the U.S. for monkeypox. A smallpox vaccine called ACAM2000 is also approved and may be used during this outbreak.
The CDC says a vaccination may be recommended for people who are close contacts of someone with monkeypox, those who may have been exposed to the virus and those who are at high risk of exposure, like some health professionals and laboratory workers. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced in June that it will provide vaccines to people with confirmed and presumed monkeypox exposure, including men with more than one recent sex partner.
The CDC recommends vaccination within four days of a monkeypox exposure and says that if a person gets the vaccine four to 14 days after exposure, it may still have benefits, like easing symptoms.
Video above: Health official describes the symptoms of monkeypox
"The advantages of vaccination are that people who may have been exposed to monkeypox — before the onset of the rash — may benefit from vaccination either in preventing the full spectrum of disease or in reducing the severity of disease," said Dr. Jay Varma, a professor of population health sciences at Weill Cornell Medical College.
The Jynneos vaccine is given as two doses, four weeks apart. The FDA approved it for monkeypox based on studies measuring antibody levels in vaccinated humans as well as efficacy studies in animals.
"The degree of effectiveness — what proportion of infections would be prevented — has yet to be determined," Schaffner said, "but that they do have some benefit, I think, is pretty clear."
What to do if you're diagnosed with monkeypox
Signs of monkeypox infection typically begin within three weeks of exposure and include flu-like symptoms like fever, headache, muscle aches, sore throat, cough, chills and exhaustion, according to the CDC.
Characteristic features of monkeypox include swollen lymph nodes and a rash. The CDC says the rash can look like pimples or blisters, and it may appear on various parts of the face and body, including the genital area.
"In most cases, we're encouraging people right now who are at risk that, if they present with a rash, they do consult with a medical provider to make the diagnosis and to rule out other common things, such as herpes infection or bacterial infection of the skin," said Dr. Roy Gulick, chief of the Division of Infectious Disease at Weill Cornell Medicine.
People who are diagnosed with monkeypox should isolate at home, the CDC says. If you have a rash or other symptoms, you should be "in a separate room or area from other family members and pets when possible." The World Health Organization recommends that people with monkeypox try not to touch the rash, because this could contribute to the spread of the disease.
Most cases of monkeypox go away by themselves.
"The very substantial majority of these people will get better on their own, and that's very fortunate," Schaffner said. "People may want some symptomatic relief, like Tylenol or this or that, but they won't need any direct antiviral treatment."
WHO guidance for health care workers says acetaminophen can be used to manage fever and mild pain.
"If there's minor pain at the site of the lesions, a topical analgesic could be helpful," added Dr. Timothy Wilkin, a professor of medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College.
"Sometimes, people have itching, so we can offer an antihistamine over-the-counter, like Benadryl or Claritin," Gulick said.
Treatment of severe disease
The CDC has made certain antiviral drugs available during the outbreak through a pathway called Expanded Access.
The agency says an antiviral medication called tecovirimat may be considered for people with severe monkeypox disease, such as sepsis, brain inflammation or other conditions that need hospitalization. It may also be considered for people who are at high risk of severe disease, including those with weakened immune systems because of conditions like HIV/AIDS, skin conditions like eczema, children, pregnant women and people with other complications like a bacterial skin infection.
People who have symptoms in particularly hazardous areas like the eyes, mouth, genitals or anus may also be considered for treatment.
Tecovirimat, sold under the brand name TPOXX, was FDA-approved for the treatment of smallpox in 2018. It can be given as an oral pill or administered into a vein.
The drug's benefits were evaluated through trials on animals that were infected with viruses related to smallpox, including monkeypox. The drug was evaluated in 359 healthy human volunteers to confirm its safety. The CDC says, "data are not available on the effectiveness of tecovirimat in treating monkeypox infections in people."
"Importantly, we've found that the medication has been well-tolerated so far," Foote said of New York City's experience, "with an occasional report of headaches, maybe one nausea, but there's been no reports of any serious adverse events."
The CDC also says three other treatments — cidofovir, brincidofovir and Vaccinia Immune Globulin Intravenous — may be considered for treatment of monkeypox during the outbreak. But experts say these treatments have been less relevant due to uncertainties about whether they have benefits that would outweigh risks. Gulick said, for example, that treatment with cidofovir can have negative effects on the kidneys.
Challenges with tecovirimat
Given the limited data on how well tecovirimat works, Gulick said, "you have to raise the risks and balances, and that's usually a conversation you have with patients."
Dr. Lilian Abbo, associate chief medical officer for infectious diseases at Jackson Health System in Miami, said that most of the requests she's seen for tecovirimat have been for people who had malignancies or immunocompromising conditions who have more severe disease.
Wilkin, who has cared for monkeypox patients in New York, said he mainly sees it used for "very painful anal lesions" as well as in people who have lesions on their face, which "can be potentially disfiguring with unnecessary complications."
Video above: New Hampshire receives limited allotment of monkeypox vaccine
He added that he's seen the drug used in a number of people who have weakened immune systems at risk of progression to more severe disease.
A medical provider can request access to tecovirimat by contacting their state health department or the CDC. Clinicians have described a host of steps, such as lab tests and consent forms that are needed to get access to the drug. The CDC website, as of Friday, indicates photos and samples of lesions are optional rather than required steps for obtaining tecovirimat.
"Just to put into perspective, in my conversations with some of our treatment providers, between all the forms and administrative requirements, a patient visit to initiate treatment can take anywhere between 1½ and three hours," Foote said.
Fauci said that the FDA and the CDC are among those working to cut down on the required paperwork.
Another issue that clinicians face is the lack of data available to help guide treatment decisions.
Wilkin compared the experience of treating monkeypox patients with the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic, when there was an absence of robust studies to guide treatment decisions.
"We have the pressure to use what we got, but my other hat as a researcher says we need to prove this stuff actually works and that it's also safe," Gulick said. "The best way to do that is a clinical trial that should be randomized vs. placebo."
He added that discussions are underway regarding such clinical trials. | https://www.wesh.com/article/monkeypox-outbreak-treatment/40669754 | 2022-07-20T22:52:15Z | https://www.wesh.com/article/monkeypox-outbreak-treatment/40669754 | true |
25-year-old teacher arrested on 100 counts of child porn, authorities say
(WAFB/Gray News) - Authorities in Louisiana report a schoolteacher has been arrested for child porn.
The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office reports Peyton Lambertson, 25, was arrested on Tuesday on 100 counts of child porn and other charges.
Authorities said Lambertson was booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison and charged with 100 counts of child porn and 100 counts of computer-aided solicitation of a minor.
Zachary Community School District Supt. Scott Devillier confirmed to WAFB that Lambertson is a teacher in the district.
“We can confirm that he was a teacher in our school district, and we are taking appropriate action,” Devillier said.
The sheriff’s office didn’t release any further immediate information and said the investigation remains ongoing.
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MONTERREY, Mexico, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ALFA, S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV: ALFAA) ("ALFA"), a company that has developed a diversified portfolio of leading businesses with global operations, announced today its unaudited results for the second quarter of 2022 ("2Q22"). All figures have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS").
"We hope you and your families are remaining safe and healthy. The second quarter was marked by exciting developments on the strategic front, including the announcement of the Axtel spin-off and Alpek´s closing on the previously announced OCTAL acquisition. We are also pleased to report strong consolidated performance with quarterly EBITDA of US $706 million and six consecutive quarters of year-over-year improvement in the net leverage ratio.
ALFA's 2Q22 revenue increased 30% year-over-year and EBITDA surged 42% driven once again by a better-than-expected performance at Alpek. The petrochemical business continued to capitalize on strong reference margins in its core products plus solid demand. In addition, Alpek's results benefitted from the integration of the OCTAL acquisition in June.
Sigma was negatively impacted by the ongoing headwinds in its European operations, primarily higher energy prices and input costs as well as lower pork exports. Noteworthy, Sigma Europe EBITDA was up 20% quarter-on-quarter as operating efficiencies and pricing actions have been implemented to mitigate inflationary pressures. Meanwhile, lower sales from the Government segment, project delays caused by the global semiconductor shortage, and lower revenues from a large wholesale customer continued to weigh on Axtel's results. It is important to note that the large wholesale customer´s "concurso mercantil" process reached a financing agreement which provides certainty going forward to its creditors and suppliers like Axtel.
ALFA is fully committed to continue transferring value to its shareholders through a balanced approach which includes dividends, share repurchases, improvement in credit metrics and the transformational efforts underway to address the conglomerate discount.
We took a decisive step forward during the quarter when we announced the plan to spin-off Axtel to the ALFA shareholders. As approved by ALFA's shareholders on July 12th, we are following virtually the same structure and process implemented when we spun off Nemak in 2020. ALFA will transfer its entire stake in Axtel to ALFA's shareholders via a new, Bolsa-listed entity named Controladora Axtel.
By spinning-off Axtel, ALFA further simplifies its corporate structure and enhances its financial position as the two remaining subsidiaries, Alpek and Sigma, have investment grade credit ratings. In addition, ALFA's shareholders gain autonomy as we advance, holding separate stakes in ALFA, Nemak and soon in Axtel. Also, as an independent business, Axtel will drive strategic initiatives to boost growth without the influence of ALFA's transformational process.
Another key value-enhancing event during the quarter was Alpek closing the OCTAL acquisition ahead of plan. For 2022, Alpek is projecting an EBITDA contribution of US $120 million from OCTAL supported by better-than-expected reference margins and overall favorable industry conditions. In turn, Alpek increased its 2022 EBITDA guidance to US $1.600 billion, up from US $1.365 billion announced in 1Q22.
ALFA has also adjusted its 2022 guidance to reflect three significant items. First, the accounting effect resulting from Axtel being presented as a discontinued operation beginning in 3Q22. Second, Alpek raising guidance driven by the integration of OCTAL plus a solid reference margin outlook. Third, lower guidance from Sigma due to subpar performance from its European operations partially offset by solid results in Mexico, U.S. and Latam. The net result is ALFA's 2022 Consolidated EBITDA Guidance adjusted slightly to US $2.280 billion, compared with US $2.283 billion announced in 1Q22.
On the ESG front, Alpek became the first ALFA subsidiary to receive approval from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its greenhouse gas emissions reduction target. Alpek is committed to reducing scope 1 and 2 emissions by 27.5% versus a 2019 baseline by 2030, which is in line with the Paris Agreement to combat climate change. Transitioning to renewable sources of electricity, improving energy usage, and producing emission-free steam are some of the initiatives Alpek will implement to meet its targets and reach carbon neutrality by 2050.
Looking to the remainder of the year, ALFA will prioritize the successful execution of the Axtel spin-off. Sigma will continue driving growth initiatives and mitigating inflationary pressures through operating efficiencies and revenue management. Alpek will focus on effectively integrating OCTAL to capture the full potential of this transformational acquisition and continue capitalizing on favorable industry dynamics.
In closing, we would also like to extend our condolences to the family of José Calderón Rojas who recently passed away. Mr. Calderón was a member of ALFA's Board of Directors since 2005 and dear friend with a long family legacy as an ALFA shareholder. We are grateful for his many years of dedicated service and valuable insight. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and loved ones. ALFA will be undertaking a search for a new Board member in due course."
Keep well/Stay safe,
Álvaro Fernández
ALFA manages a diversified portfolio of leading businesses with global operations: Sigma, a leading multinational food company, focused on the production, marketing and distribution of quality foods through recognized brands in Mexico, Europe, United States and Latin America. Alpek, one of the world's leading producers of polyester (PTA, PET, rPET and fibers), and the leader in the Mexican market for polypropylene and expandable polystyrene (EPS). Axtel, a provider of Information Technology and Communication (ITC) services for the enterprise and government segments in Mexico. In 2021, ALFA reported revenues of Ps. 308,060 million (US $15.2 billion), and EBITDA of Ps. 41,050 million (US $2.0 billion). ALFA's shares are quoted on the Mexican Stock Exchange and on Latibex, the market for Latin American shares of the Madrid Stock Exchange. For more information, please visit www.alfa.com.mx
This release may contain forward-looking information based on numerous variables and assumptions that are inherently uncertain. They involve judgments with respect to, among other things, future economic, competitive and financial market conditions and future business decisions, all of which are difficult or impossible to predict accurately. These uncertainties include, but are not limited to, risks related to the impact of the COVID-19 global pandemic, such as the scope and duration of the outbreak, government actions and restrictive measures implemented in response, availability of workers and contractors due to illness and stay at home orders, supply chain disruptions and other impacts to the business, or on the Company's ability to execute business continuity plans, as a result thereof. Accordingly, results could vary from those set forth in this release. The report presents unaudited financial information. Figures are presented in Mexican Pesos or US dollars, as indicated. Where applicable, Peso amounts were translated into US dollars using the average exchange rate of the months during which the operations were recorded. Financial ratios are calculated in US dollars. Due to the rounding up of figures, small differences may occur when calculating percent changes from one period to the other.
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Texas State Railroad's Great Guest Reviews Land It A Place Among Travelers' Favorites
PALESTINE, Texas, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas State Railroad (TSR) today announced it has been recognized by Tripadvisor as a 2022 Travelers' Choice award winner. The award celebrates businesses that have received great traveler reviews from visitors from around the country on Tripadvisor over the last 12 months. As challenging as the past year was, TSR stood out by consistently delivering positive experiences to their guests.
"We are honored to be recognized as a 2022 Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Winner," said Amy Parady, Director of Business Development for the TSR. "Our guests are our number one priority! Many guests come to experience a vintage train ride as it is a unique outing; however, we strongly believe they will return because of our customer service. Our team is firmly committed to providing the best experience possible."
"Congratulations to the 2022 Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Winners," said Kanika Soni, Chief Commercial Officer at Tripadvisor. "The Travelers' Choice Awards recognize the best in tourism and hospitality, according to those who matter most: your guests. Ranking among the Travelers' Choice winners is always tough — but never more so than this year as we emerge from the pandemic. Whether it's using new technology, implementing safety measures, or hiring outstanding staff, I'm impressed by the steps you've taken to meet travelers' new demands. You've adapted brilliantly in the face of adversity."
To see visitor reviews, excursions and event trains of TSR, visit https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g56414-d11887226-Reviews-Texas_State_Railroad-Palestine_Texas.html
TSR is a tourist railroad offering round trip steam and diesel excursions through the scenic Piney Woods of East Texas. In 2003, the Texas state legislature designated the Texas State Railroad as the official railroad of Texas! Our excursion trains operate between Palestine and Rusk TX. The Texas State Railroad is a subsidiary of Jaguar Transport Holdings out of Joplin, MO.
Tripadvisor, the world's largest travel guidance platform*, helps hundreds of millions of people each month** become better travelers, from planning to booking to taking a trip. Travelers across the globe use the Tripadvisor site and app to discover where to stay, what to do and where to eat based on guidance from those who have been there before. With more than 988 million reviews and opinions of nearly 8 million businesses, travelers turn to Tripadvisor to find deals on accommodations, book experiences, reserve tables at delicious restaurants and discover great places nearby. As a travel guidance company available in 43 markets and 22 languages, Tripadvisor makes planning easy no matter the trip type.
The subsidiaries of Tripadvisor, Inc., own and operate a portfolio of travel media brands and businesses, operating under various websites and apps, including the following websites:
www.bokun.io, www.cruisecritic.com, www.flipkey.com, www.thefork.com, www.helloreco.com, www.holidaylettings.co.uk, www.housetrip.com, www.jetsetter.com, www.niumba.com, www.seatguru.com, www.singleplatform.com, www.vacationhomerentals.com, and www.viator.com.
* Source: SimilarWeb, unique users de-duplicated monthly, September 2021
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Sprout up 40% in the latest four weeks of Nielsen data - outperforming the baby food category across the board for all time periods measured
Exploring potentially expanding into new product categories beyond the Baby Food Aisle
LAVAL, QC and MONTVALE, N.J., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Today Neptune Wellness Solutions Inc. ("Neptune" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: NEPT) (TSX: NEPT), a diversified and fully integrated health and wellness company focused on plant-based, sustainable and purpose-driven lifestyle brands, is providing a distribution update for Sprout Organics ("Sprout"), an organic plant-based baby food and toddler snack company, highlighting strong growth in the latest four weeks of Nielsen data and discussing its potential expansion into new product categories beyond the baby food aisle.
Certain information in this news release has been historically provided by Neptune in its quarterly and annual earnings calls. Due to the timing of Neptune's most recent call, the availability of such information and certain other matters in which Neptune was engaged at the time of such call, such information was not available or could not be properly or fully shared at that time. As a result, this information is being provided now to investors in Neptune in a supplemental news release to ensure that investors have such information available to them related to the business and operations of Sprout.
Distribution Gains
- Distribution: Now available in 90% of the organic baby food market, up from only 50% a year-ago
- SKU Count: 92 SKUs available vs 74 SKUs a year-ago
- Store Count: Products are now in 27,000 doors vs 18,500 doors a year-ago, a 45% increase
- Added Distribution: In the last year, Sprout has established several distribution gains with leading retailers, including Target, Walmart, major supermarket chains and the largest national pharmacy chain in the United States (in 5,000 of their 9,900 doors), and is now shipping direct-to-consumers via the Sprout Organics website
- Geographic presence: Now available in all 50 states, as well as in Canada
Market Share & Growth
- Sales Growth: Sprout grew 40%, vs 15% for the overall category, in the latest four weeks of Nielsen data for the period ending June 18, 2022, outperforming the product category in all time periods measured1
- Market Share by Category2:
Supply Chain Simplification
- Sprout has streamlined its supply chain to focus on fewer strategic partnerships, reducing the overall number of vendors it works with from 55 down to 22. This has allowed Sprout to improve supply chain efficiency and reduce costs, while maintaining fill rates.
Category Expansion
- According to Nielsen data, Sprout's sales in the organic toddler meal category have grown at an accelerated rate since September 2020, outpacing growth for the Organic Baby Food category as a whole.
- The prepared foods category represents a $3.6 billion market size (according to Nielsen data), which is more than double the size of the baby food market and where data shows gross margins in the 30% range.
- New Up-Age meal products - Mealz™, a Sprout line of organic heat-and-serve bowls for children, which are a convenient option for busy parents who want to ensure their children get a full serving of vegetables – should be available as early as Fall 2022.
- Sprout is also exploring further category expansion, including Cereal, an estimated $21 billion market size; Vitamins, an estimated $7 billion market size; and Beverages, an estimated $124 billion market size (in each case, according to Nielsen data).
Statement from Sprout Management:
"We believe that our expansion efforts, in parallel with our cost-management strategy, will allow our products to disrupt the organic food market at a higher level. We intend to release new products into categories where we see potential for Sprout to capture sales demand in high-growth markets. By leveraging our expertise and unique partnerships, we seek to continue to strengthen our position and brand as a leader in the organic food sector and beyond."
About Neptune Wellness Solutions Inc.
Headquartered in Laval, Quebec, Neptune is a diversified health and wellness company with a mission to redefine health and wellness. Neptune is focused on building a portfolio of high quality, affordable consumer products in response to long-term secular trends and market demand for natural, plant-based, sustainable and purpose-driven lifestyle brands. The Company utilizes a highly flexible, cost-efficient manufacturing and supply chain infrastructure that can be scaled to quickly adapt to consumer demand and bring new products to market through its mass retail partners and e-commerce channels. For additional information, please visit: https://neptunewellness.com/.
About Sprout Organics
Sprout Organics is an organic baby food brand that strives to make mealtime easy and fun for parents and babies through delicious snacks and meals made with fresh, organic ingredients. The company aims to make life less complicated, give children a head start in life, and explore new foods with excitement with three simple promises: Keep it real, keep it simple and keep it fun. Sprout uses only the best, real and organic ingredients in everything it makes which means certified organic foods in every bite straight from nature, no GMOs. To learn more, please visit www.sproutorganics.com.
Disclaimer – Safe Harbor Forward–Looking Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements" (collectively, "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of applicable securities laws. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements and are based on expectations, estimates, and projections as at the date of this news release. Any statement that involves discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking statements. In this press release, forward-looking statements include, among other things, statements with respect to the potential growth and market opportunities for Sprout, the success of Sprout's products, the operational efficiencies achieved by Sprout and the ability of Sprout to maintain and improve upon such operational efficiencies, the development and timing of new products and product launches and the expansion of Sprout into new product categories generally. These forward-looking statements are based on assumptions and estimates of management at the time such statements were made. Actual future results may differ materially as forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors including, principally, risks relating to supply chain disruptions and regulatory and litigation risks, as well as the other risks discussed under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2022 of Neptune Wellness Solutions Inc. ("Neptune") filed on July 8, 2022, as well as other factors described from time to time in Neptune's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Sprout and Neptune undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement because of new information, future events or otherwise, except as otherwise required by law. If we do update one or more forward-looking statements, no inference should be made that we will make additional updates with respect to those or other forward-looking statements.
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FRANKFORT, Ind. — Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 21-year-old man missing from Frankfort.
The Frankfort Police Department said Ryan Kincaid Green is a white male with longer brown hair and brown eyes. He is said to be 5’9″ and weigh 120 pounds.
According to police, Green hasn’t made contact with his family in two months.
Green is known to frequent Kokomo, Indianapolis and Frankfort areas.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Outsider and On3 announce an exclusive alliance for sales and sponsorship representation of On3's national media brand assets and 20+ fan site network. Under this partnership, On3 and Outsider teams will work closely to develop and establish On3's sponsorship business and direct sales channel.
This partnership marks a new chapter for On3 to develop a direct sales channel for advertisers and sponsors. The business primarily has been a premium subscription model with a robust programmatic digital media business. Outsider is building a best-in-class brand partnerships organization under the leadership of recently appointed CEO Deirdre Lester and intends to partner with select publishers aligned to the brand, who are authorities in their respective categories and deliver highly engaged communities.
"In less than a year since launching On3 and approximately a year from the changes to NCAA NIL rules, On3 has established its brand as a leader in the college sports digital media and data landscape. On3 is emerging as the clear authority in NIL news, deal information, and NIL valuation," says Deirdre Lester. "With more than 250 full-time content creators, highlighted by Ivan Maisel, Chad Simmons, Matt Zenitz, and the On3 fan site network, which is home to arguably the most rabid sports fans in America, I'm confident that this partnership will resonate with the brand marketplace."
"Deirdre has executed at the highest levels at best-in-class digital brands her entire career. She has a proven track record of building a world-class national sales organization," says On3 CEO and Founder, Shannon Terry. "On3 creates so much original content and shows from the best news breakers in college sports. Deirdre and her team have the experience and relationships to drive brand partnerships and create significant revenue for On3 while also creating an incremental revenue stream for Outsider. It is a perfect match."
Outsider will work closely with the content and product teams at On3 to develop a go-to-market strategy around sponsorship opportunities and identify business prospects.
On3 is the premier college sports digital media, data, and marketing company for fans, media, coaches, and athletes. On3 features the defacto athlete and team database in the category, and more than 250 full-time content creators focused on the key topics of college sports today – recruiting, transfer portal, NIL, coaching transaction, and the draft.
Outsider is a media and lifestyle company that celebrates American culture through the entertainment, sports, and news we cover and the authentic goods we create.
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SOMERSET, Mass. (AP) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced modest new steps to combat climate change and promised more robust action to come, saying, “This is an emergency and I will look at it that way.”
The president stopped short, though, of declaring a formal climate emergency, which Democrats and environmental groups have been seeking after an influential Democratic senator quashed hopes for sweeping legislation to address global warming. Biden hinted such a step could be coming.
“Let me be clear: Climate change is an emergency,” Biden said. He pledged to use his power as president “to turn these words into formal, official government actions through the appropriate proclamations, executive orders and regulatory power that a president possesses.”
When it comes to climate change, he added, “I will not take no for an answer.”
Biden delivered his pledge at a former coal-fired power plant in Massachusetts. The former Brayton Point power plant in Somerset, Massachusetts, is shifting to offshore wind power manufacturing, and Biden chose it as the embodiment of the transition to clean energy that he is seeking but has struggled to realize in the first 18 months of his presidency.
Executive actions announced Wednesday will bolster the domestic offshore wind industry in the Gulf of Mexico and Southeast, as well as spend $2.3 billion to help communities cope with soaring temperatures through programs administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Health and Human Services and other agencies.
The trip comes as historic temperatures bake Europe and the United States. Wildfires raged in Spain and France, and Britain on Tuesday shattered its record for highest temperature ever registered. At least 100 million Americans face heat advisories in the next few days as cities around the U.S. sweat through more intense and longer-lasting heat waves that scientists blame on global warming.
Calls for a national emergency declaration to address the climate crisis have been rising among activists and Democratic lawmakers after Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., last week scuttled talks on a long-delayed legislative package.
Biden said Wednesday the option remains under consideration. “I’m running the traps on the totality of the authority I have,” he told reporters after returning to Washington. “Unless Congress acts in the meantime, I can do more” on climate, he said. “Because not enough is being done now.”
Biden said he’s been told that some of his legislative proposal on climate remains “in play,” but he acknowledged he has not spoken to Manchin.
Gina McCarthy, Biden’s climate adviser, said Biden is not “shying away” from treating climate as an emergency. “The president wants to make sure that we’re doing it right, that we’re laying it out, and that we have the time we need to get this worked out,” she told reporters on Air Force One.
Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass., who attended Wednesday’s event, said he was “confident that the president is ultimately ready to do whatever it takes in order to deal with this crisis.”
Environmental groups were less hopeful. “The world’s burning up from California to Croatia, and right now Biden’s fighting fire with the trickle from a garden hose,” said Jean Su, energy justice program director at the Center for Biological Diversity.
An emergency declaration on climate would allow Biden to redirect federal resources to bolster renewable energy programs that would help accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels such as coal and oil. The declaration also could be used as a legal basis to block oil and gas drilling or other projects, although such actions would likely be challenged in court by energy companies or Republican-led states.
Such a declaration would be similar to the one issued by Biden’s Republican predecessor, Donald Trump, who declared a national emergency to build a wall on the southern border when lawmakers refused to allocate money for that effort. A federal appeals court later ruled Trump’s action was illegal.
Some legal scholars said an emergency order on climate could face a similar fate. The Supreme Court last month limited the Environmental Protection Agency’s authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from power plants that contribute to global warming.
Declaring a climate emergency “is a way to get around Congress and specifically Joe Manchin. That’s not what emergency powers are for,” said Elizabeth Goitein, co-director of the liberty and national security program at the Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law.
Biden pledged last week to take significant executive actions on climate after months-long discussions between Manchin and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., came to a standstill. The West Virginia senator cited stubbornly high inflation as the reason for his hesitation, although he has long protected energy interests in his coal- and gas-producing state.
For now, Manchin has said he will only agree to a limited legislative deal on health care and prescription drugs. The White House has indicated it wants Congress to take that deal, and Biden will address the climate issue on his own.
Biden visited the dusty grounds of the former Brayton Point power plant, which closed in 2017 after burning coal for more than five decades. The plant will now make subsea transmission cables to bring power generated by offshore wind to the electrical grid.
A few dozen people listened in the blazing sun as Biden spoke, including McCarthy, members of Congress and Biden’s climate envoy, John Kerry, a former Massachusetts senator.
A new report says the U.S. and other major carbon-polluting nations are falling short on pledges to fight climate change. Among the 10 biggest carbon emitters, only the European Union has enacted polices close to or consistent with international goals to limit warming to just a few more tenths of a degree Celsius, scientists and experts say.
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Biden: Military say a Pelosi Taiwan trip ‘not a good idea’
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said on Wednesday that U.S. military officials believe it’s “not a good idea” for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to visit Taiwan at the moment.
Biden’s comments in an exchange with reporters came a day after the Chinese Foreign Ministry said it would take “resolute and strong measures” should Pelosi proceed with reported plans to visit Taiwan in the coming weeks.
“Well, I think that the military thinks it’s not a good idea right now,” Biden said in response to a question about Pelosi’s reported trip. “But I don’t know what the status of it is.”
The president stopped short of suggesting that Pelosi not travel to Taiwan.
Pelosi was originally scheduled to visit in April but had to postpone after she tested positive for COVID-19. She would be the highest-ranking American lawmaker to visit the close U.S. ally since Newt Gingrich, a Republican, traveled there 25 years ago when he was House speaker.
The Financial Times reported on Tuesday that Pelosi planned to move forward with her postponed visit to Taipei in the next month. Her office declined to comment, saying the office does not confirm or deny the speaker’s international travel in advance, due to longstanding security protocols.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijiang said such a visit would “severely undermine China’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, gravely impact the foundation of China-U.S. relations and send a seriously wrong signal to Taiwan independence forces.”
The U.S. has a longstanding commitment to the “One China” policy that recognizes Beijing as the government of China but allows informal relations and defense ties with Taipei. China has stepped up its military provocations against democratic, self-ruled Taiwan in recent years as it looks look to intimidate it into accepting Beijing’s demands to unify with the communist mainland.
Biden also said that he expected to speak with Chinse President Xi Jingping sometime in the 10 next days.
Biden’s national security and economic aides are in the process of completing a review of the U.S. tariff policy and making recommendations to the president.
The tariffs imposed under President Donald Trump applied a 25% duty on billions of dollars of Chinese products. The penalties were intended to reduce the U.S. trade deficit and force China to adopt fairer practices.
Biden sidestepped a reporter’s question on Wednesday about what he might have to say to Xi about tariffs. “I’d tell him to have a good day,” Biden responded.
Biden and Xi have their differences over Russian President Vladimir Putin’s prosecution of his nearly 5-month-old war against Ukraine. Biden has sought to press the Chinese to resist directly providing economic or military assistance to Russia.
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Associated Press writers Aamer Madhani and Lisa Mascaro contributed to this report.
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United Airlines said Wednesday that it earned $329 million in the second quarter as summer vacationers packed planes, but the results fell far short of Wall Street expectations due largely to soaring fuel prices.
United said it will keep flying at current levels instead of growing about 10% in the second half of the year, as it had originally planned.
CEO Scott Kirby blamed the pullback on understaffing at airports — he called out London’s Heathrow, which has been a scene of frequent chaos this summer, and Newark in New Jersey — and the Federal Aviation Administration, which handles air-traffic control.
“We told Heathrow how many customers we were going to have … they didn’t staff for it” because they didn’t believe United, Kirby told CNBC. “We are being forced to cancel flights because Heathrow can’t accommodate the flights.”
United recently announced that it will cut about 50 flights a day at the Newark airport near New York City, about 12% of its schedule there, after seeing weeks of high cancellations and delays.
Kirby said travelers may find fewer seats available for the holidays than they had expected. He said it could take until next summer before the aviation system is fully staffed and able to handle the number of people who want to travel.
Shares of United Airlines Holdings Inc. fell about 7% in late trading after the results were released.
The quarter marked United’s first profit without federal pandemic aid in the COVID-19 age. Kirby highlighted that in a prepared statement and also warned about risks over the next six to 18 months from problems in the aviation system that can cause delays and cancellations, the recent record high fuel prices, and “the increasing possibility of a global recession.”
The profit reversed a $434 million loss a year earlier but fell far short of the $1.05 billion that United earned in the second quarter of 2019.
Excluding non-repeating items, Chicago-based United said it earned $1.43 per share. Analysts expected $1.85 per share, according to a survey by FactSet.
Revenue was $12.11 billion, United’s best ever in a second quarter and in line with analysts’ forecasts. It was 6% higher than in 2019, even though United did nearly 15% less flying.
Revenue for each seat flown one mile, a closely watched figure among airlines, rose 24% compared with the same quarter in 2019 — the result of higher average fares.
United predicted that the per-seat figure will rise by 24% to 26% over 2019 in the third quarter. Total revenue will beat 2019 by 11%, the airline said.
Clearly many people are eager to travel after two years of pandemic lockdown, and they don’t care if the planes are crowded. The average United flight was 87% full in the April-June quarter, and for trips within the United States, it was just under 90%.
United’s costs are also rising. Expenses other than fuel rose 17% on a per-seat basis, at the upper end of United’s last forecast before the quarter ended June 30.
The airline paid an average of $4.18 per gallon for fuel, higher than the $4.02 it had predicted. Since the quarter ended, however, spot prices have dropped about 35 cents a gallon or 10%, according to Energy Department figures.
One area where United is still saving money is labor — it spent about 7% less than it spent on wages and benefits in 2019 because its workforce is not back to pre-pandemic levels.
“We expect these costs to rise as the company negotiates new contracts with its employees, and as hiring returns to the levels needed to run an efficient operation,” Cowen airlines analyst Helane Becker said in a note to clients. | https://www.wric.com/business/us-world-business/united-airlines-2q-profit-of-329m-misses-wall-street-target/ | 2022-07-20T23:18:19Z | https://www.wric.com/business/us-world-business/united-airlines-2q-profit-of-329m-misses-wall-street-target/ | true |
PHILADELPHIA, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Berger Montague is investigating securities fraud allegations on behalf of investors who purchased the securities Unilever PLC ("Unilever" or the "Company") (NYSE: UL) between September 2, 2020 and July 21, 2021 (the "Class Period").
If you purchased the securities of Unilever during the Class Period, would like to discuss Berger Montague's investigation, or have questions concerning your rights or interests, please contact attorneys Andrew Abramowitz at aabramowitz@bm.net or (215) 875-3015, or Michael Dell'Angelo at mdellangelo@bm.net or (215) 875-3080 or visit: https://investigations.bergermontague.com/unilever-plc-/
A recently filed lawsuit alleges that, throughout the Class Period, defendants made false and misleading statements and failed to disclose that in July 2020, Ben & Jerry's board passed a resolution to end sales of its ice cream in "Occupied Palestinian Territory," as well as the risks attendant to the board's decision. Additionally, Unilever's description of its legal risks omitted discussion of Ben & Jerry's boycott decision, which risked adverse governmental actions for violations of laws, executive orders, or resolutions aimed at discouraging boycotts, divestment, and sanctions of Israel adopted by 35 U.S. states ("Anti-BDS Legislation").
On July 19, 2021, Unilever and its hand-picked Ben & Jerry's CEO, Matthew McCarthy, finally "operationalized" the Ben & Jerry's board's resolution to boycott Israel. Ben & Jerry's announced on its website and through its Twitter account that, upon the expiration of the current licensing agreement by which its products had been distributed in Israel for decades, Ben & Jerry's would end sales of its ice cream in "Occupied Palestinian Territory" but Ben & Jerry's would purportedly continue to sell its products in Israel. On this news, the price of Unilever ADRs fell.
Then, July 22, 2021, CNBC reported that the states of Texas and Florida were examining Ben & Jerry's actions in connection with the states' Anti-BDS Legislation. Being added to the list also meant that Unilever would not be able to enter or renew contracts with the state or any municipality in Florida. On this news, the price of Unilever ADRs fell more than 5%, further damaging investors.
Ultimately, the states of New York, New Jersey, Florida, Texas, Illinois, Colorado, and Arizona announced decisions to divest their pension fund investments in Unilever due to violations of their Anti-BDS Legislation.
Berger Montague, with offices in Philadelphia, Minneapolis, Washington, D.C., and San Diego, has been a pioneer in securities class action litigation since its founding in 1970. Berger Montague has represented individual and institutional investors for over five decades and serves as lead counsel in courts throughout the United States.
Whistleblowers: Anyone with non-public information regarding Unilever is encouraged to confidentially assist Berger Montague's investigation or take advantage of the SEC Whistleblower program. Under this program, whistleblowers who provide original information may receive rewards totaling up to thirty percent (30%) of recoveries obtained by the SEC. For more information, contact us.
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Fewer manatee deaths have been recorded so far this year in Florida compared to the record-setting numbers in 2021, but wildlife officials cautioned Wednesday that chronic starvation remains a dire and ongoing threat to the marine mammals.
Between Jan. 1 and July 15, about 631 manatee deaths have been confirmed by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. That compares with 864 during the same period last year, when a record number of manatees died mainly from a lack of seagrass food, which was decimated by water pollution. The five-year average of manatee deaths in that time frame is 481.
Despite some glimmers of hope, wildlife officials said during a news conference Wednesday that manatees continue to face dwindling food options and many survivors have been severely weakened by malnutrition, which leaves them more vulnerable once cold weather sets in.
How manatees fare this summer when more food is available will determine how they survive in winter, said Martine de Wit, a veterinarian overseeing necropsies and coordinating rescues of ill manatees for the state wildlife commission.
“There is not enough high-quality food for the animals,” de Wit said, showing slides of necropsied animals with severe internal damage from starvation. “It’s going to be long lasting. It’s going to be years before you can measure the real effect.”
Manatees, the large, round-tailed mammals also known as sea cows, were already listed as a threatened species when the unprecedented die-off became apparent about a year ago. The main cause is pollution from agriculture, septic tanks, urban runoff and other sources that is killing the coastal seagrass on which the marine mammals rely.
That led to an experimental feeding program last year in which more than 202,000 pounds (91,600 kilograms) of lettuce funded mainly by donations was fed to manatees that traditionally gather during winter in the warm waters near a power plant on Florida’s east coast. Officials say they are still studying the impact of that feeding program and weighing whether to do it again as temperatures drop this winter.
“Did it have an effect? I’d like to think that it did,” said Tom Reinert, a regional director for the wildlife commission. “We’re working day in and day out to make sure we’re prepared for next winter.”
There are about 7,500 manatees in the wild in Florida, according to wildlife commission figures. They have long struggled to coexist with humans. Seagrass-killing pollution and boat strikes are now the main threats facing the beloved creatures.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently agreed in a court settlement to publish a proposed manatee critical habitat revision by September 2024. The agreement came in a long-running court case involving the Center for Biological Diversity, Defenders of Wildlife and the Save the Manatee Club.
The rule would bring enhanced federal scrutiny to projects that might affect the manatee in waterways in which the marine mammals are known to concentrate, such as the Indian River Lagoon on Florida’s east coast. In addition, the state is spending $8.5 million on a variety of manatee projects, such as restoration of seagrass and improvements in water quality.
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MCMINNVILLE, Ore. (AP) — A man has been sentenced to life in prison for killing Salem resident Karissa Fretwell and their 3-year-old son Billy Fretwell.
Michael Wolfe, 55, was sentenced Wednesday to life with the possibility of parole after 30 years for aggravated murder and a second life sentence with parole possible after 25 years for second-degree murder, KGW-TV reported. The sentences will be served concurrently and he'll receive credit for time served since his arrest in 2019.
Wolfe pleaded guilty to the charges in June, three years after Karissa and Billy’s bodies were found in a remote wooded area west of Yamhill.
Karissa, who was 25 when she was killed, and Billy were last seen on May 13, 2019, and reported missing several days later. Wolfe was arrested in late May 2019.
Two months before, Wolfe had been ordered to pay about $900 per month in child support. Detectives met with Billy's babysitter, who said Karissa had told her Wolfe and his wife had threatened her and told her they were going to take the boy and gain custody of him, court documents said.
Karissa’s cause of death was determined to be homicide by a gunshot wound to the head. Billy's cause of death remains undetermined, according to Yamhill County District Attorney Brad Berry. | https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/Man-gets-life-for-killing-3-year-old-son-child-s-17318296.php | 2022-07-20T23:20:53Z | https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/Man-gets-life-for-killing-3-year-old-son-child-s-17318296.php | true |
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England beats Spain to reach Euro 2022 semifinals
Georgia Stanway scored an extra-time winner to seal a 2-1 comeback win for England over Spain on Wednesday and send her team to the semifinals of the European Championship.
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UEFA Women's European Championship: England 2, Spain 1 (AET)
BRIGHTON, England (AP) — Georgia Stanway scored an extra-time winner to seal a 2-1 comeback win for England over Spain on Wednesday and send her team to the semifinals of the Women's European Championship.
With the score 1-1 after 90 minutes, Spain left Stanway with space to hit a powerful drive from outside the penalty area which flew past leaping goalkeeper Sandra Paños' outstretched hand.
“Unreal. That just shows the level that we are at, we get a setback and we come back and do it. Job done and focus on the semis," Stanway told the BBC. “It (the goal) is definitely one to be proud of, I will remember today, we put in a massive, massive shift. We are going to enjoy this moment and then crack on.”
After a first half with few clear chances, Esther González gave Spain the lead in the 54th minute off a smart pass from Athenea Del Castillo. A shake-up by England manager Sarina Wiegman was rewarded in the 84th when two substitutes combined to level the score, Alessia Russo heading a cross on for Ella Toone to volley in.
England will play either Sweden or Belgium on Tuesday in its sixth appearance in the semifinals. England has never won the European title. Spain, which had to play the tournament without injured Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas, missed the chance to reach the semifinals for the first time in 25 years.
England struggled from the start with Spain’s smart passing and tough tackling, while winger Del Castillo was a force on the right flank after coming on at halftime. She beat left-back Rachel Daly and cut the ball back for González to knock the ball low past goalkeeper Mary Earps, the first time England had conceded in the tournament.
England coach Sarina Wiegman, back in the stadium after missing the previous game because of a positive COVID-19 test, shook things up by substituting out Ellen White and Beth Mead, who had scored seven goals between them in the group stage, then fellow regular Fran Kirby soon after.
As England faced an early elimination in front of a packed home crowd, the payoff for Wiegman’s substitutions came when Stanway’s cross was flicked on by Russo for fellow replacement Toone to volley in her first goal of Euro 2022. Spain appealed that Russo had fouled captain Irene Paredes while challenging for the ball, but the referee wasn’t interested.
After Stanway blasted England into the lead six minutes into extra time, Spain surged forward with hopes of taking the game to penalties. Aitana Bonmati sent a shot wide from a good position, and goalkeeper Paños went into attack at a corner, the ball deflecting off her head and out of danger. The final whistle prompted joyful England celebrations as players did a lap of the field dancing and singing with the crowd.
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BRIGHTON, England (AP) — Georgia Stanway scored an extra-time winner to seal a 2-1 comeback win for England over Spain on Wednesday and send her team to the semifinals of the Women's European Championship.
With the score 1-1 after 90 minutes, Spain left Stanway with space to hit a powerful drive from outside the penalty area which flew past leaping goalkeeper Sandra Paños' outstretched hand.
“Unreal. That just shows the level that we are at, we get a setback and we come back and do it. Job done and focus on the semis," Stanway told the BBC. “It (the goal) is definitely one to be proud of, I will remember today, we put in a massive, massive shift. We are going to enjoy this moment and then crack on.”
After a first half with few clear chances, Esther González gave Spain the lead in the 54th minute off a smart pass from Athenea Del Castillo. A shake-up by England manager Sarina Wiegman was rewarded in the 84th when two substitutes combined to level the score, Alessia Russo heading a cross on for Ella Toone to volley in.
England will play either Sweden or Belgium on Tuesday in its sixth appearance in the semifinals. England has never won the European title. Spain, which had to play the tournament without injured Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas, missed the chance to reach the semifinals for the first time in 25 years.
England struggled from the start with Spain’s smart passing and tough tackling, while winger Del Castillo was a force on the right flank after coming on at halftime. She beat left-back Rachel Daly and cut the ball back for González to knock the ball low past goalkeeper Mary Earps, the first time England had conceded in the tournament.
England coach Sarina Wiegman, back in the stadium after missing the previous game because of a positive COVID-19 test, shook things up by substituting out Ellen White and Beth Mead, who had scored seven goals between them in the group stage, then fellow regular Fran Kirby soon after.
As England faced an early elimination in front of a packed home crowd, the payoff for Wiegman’s substitutions came when Stanway’s cross was flicked on by Russo for fellow replacement Toone to volley in her first goal of Euro 2022. Spain appealed that Russo had fouled captain Irene Paredes while challenging for the ball, but the referee wasn’t interested.
After Stanway blasted England into the lead six minutes into extra time, Spain surged forward with hopes of taking the game to penalties. Aitana Bonmati sent a shot wide from a good position, and goalkeeper Paños went into attack at a corner, the ball deflecting off her head and out of danger. The final whistle prompted joyful England celebrations as players did a lap of the field dancing and singing with the crowd.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Reps. Elaine Luria and Adam Kinzinger, who will lead questioning in the closing summer hearing of the Jan. 6 committee on Thursday night, are from different parties but agree emphatically on one thing: The investigation into the deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol is worth sacrificing their political careers.
Luria, a Democrat first elected in 2018, is facing a difficult reelection in a Virginia swing district that was redrawn to be more Republican. Kinzinger, a Republican who’s a pariah to some in his party because of his condemnation of former President Donald Trump, decided not to seek another term in his Illinois district.
The two also are military veterans and have invoked their service oaths as part of their reason for pressing the inquiry. Luria is a Naval Academy graduate who served 20 years, including as a nuclear-trained surface warfare officer who commanded 400 crewmembers in the Persian Gulf. Kinzinger flew combat missions in Afghanistan and Iraq and remains a lieutenant colonel in the Air National Guard.
“You’re going to see the fulfillment of the meaning of the sacred oath that all of us take that have served in government, to preserve and protect the Constitution and the United States,” said Norm Eisen, who served as special counsel to the House Judiciary Committee from 2019 to 2020, during Trump’s first impeachment trial.
“But it’s one that — particularly those who serve in the military, like the two of them, and put their lives on the line — take to heart,” Eisen said.
The most prominent and imperiled committee member is Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., the vice chair, who has been unsparing in her criticism of Trump. She was removed by her own party as the No. 3 House Republican and now faces a potentially uphill primary battle for reelection in her deeply red home state.
Cheney’s immediate political fortune, as well as that of Kinzinger and Luria, may provide the most direct answers to larger questions about whether the hearings into the mob attack on Jan. 6, 2021, will chip away at Trump’s continued hold of the national Republican Party. They could also offer clues about whether efforts to fully make public the former president’s responsibility in helping spark the mob attack can be a boon to front-line Democrats during November midterm elections that could otherwise be brutal for their party.
“Mr. Kinzinger and I, who are both veterans leading this committee, I think, as veterans of the military, understand what action looks like in a time of crisis,” Luria told CNN last weekend. She added of Trump’s actions: “I look at it as a dereliction of duty. He didn’t act. He had a duty to act.”
The hearing on Thursday will focus on Trump’s actions as rioters overran the Capitol. Witnesses will describe what occurred during the 187 minutes between when the then-president addressed supporters who had gathered in Washington by imploring, “We fight like hell. And if you don’t fight like hell, you’re not going to have a country anymore,” and his releasing a video in which he praised the rioters as “very special” while also asking them to disperse.
Luria has said repeatedly that the committee’s work defending American democracy is more important than her prospects for reelection in her district. During an interview last summer, shortly after she was appointed to the committee, Luria also argued that her serving on it bolstered her credibility as a pragmatic moderate in a centrist district.
“I think it’s incredibly important for the American people to understand what happened, why it happened and what we can do to prevent something like that from happening in the future,” Luria said then. While campaigning, she has referred to the insurrection as a dry run, saying such an attack might happen again unless the root causes of the first one are fully exposed — and that voters have expressed gratitude about that effort.
Republican Virginia state Sen. Jen Kiggans, who is trying to unseat Luria in November, said the election won’t be decided by the Jan. 6 committee.
“I have never had a single voter, or person (whose) door I’ve knocked on, or civic league I’ve visited or event I’ve attended, I’ve never had a single person come up to me and say that this is the main issue they’re focused on,” Kiggans said. “On a daily basis, I hear over and over and over again about gas prices and grocery prices and grocery shortages and how much everything is costing them from their home repair projects to their kids’ school supplies to going out to eat at a restaurant.”
Kinzinger has represented his Illinois district since 2013. He voted to impeach Trump and announced last fall that he wasn’t seeking another term in Congress after the Democrat-controlled Illinois Legislature approved new congressional maps that would have forced Kinzinger and another Republican incumbent who has more reliably defended Trump, Rep. Darin LaHood, into a primary matchup.
Still, Kinzinger hasn’t ruled out seeking elective office in the future.
“When you fight for your nation and you fight for people, it makes you believe in something bigger,” Kinzinger said in an interview last summer.
Eisen, a former Obama administration ambassador to the Czech Republic and senior governance studies fellow at the Brookings Institution, said that the political stakes are real for Luria and Kinzinger, adding that “losing an election is never pleasant” but “they all understand that might be a consequence.”
“In some ways, their willingness to take that risk actually enhances the power of the example that they set,” Eisen said. “History’s going to be kind to them. I don’t think any of them will have regrets.”
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School districts already preparing for student’s return
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - School districts all across central Alabama are preparing for students return to the classroom. Birmingham City Schools hosted a new teacher orientation session on July 20 to make sure their staff are ready for students, even weeks before your kids return.
Approximately 125 new teachers spent Wednesday learning the ins and outs of BCS.
“We are training our teachers to be ready for day one. So we are introducing them to Schoology, Power School PD. All of those different resources and platforms that they will utilize this school year with their scholars when they return on August 8,” said Birmingham City Schools Director of Professional Development Telisha Gilbert.
It is not just about bringing staff up to date on the educational platforms. The group also learned about different teaching strategies on how to get the most out of their students.
“We want to make sure our teachers are equipped with the tools, so they are learning today about lesson planning, curriculum guides, also both social and emotional learning.”
Walker County’s Superintendent says his district is learning how to cope with rising inflation and gas prices.
“We do continue to monitor the fuel prices because that plays such a large role in our budget and right now the prices are going down and we just want that to continue,” said Walker County Superintendent Dr. Dennis Willingham.
The Walker County School District will have more than 100 buses on the road every day during the school year and Dr. Willingham says figuring out how to pay for the gas for those buses and stay in budget is a struggle all of our local school districts are facing.
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NEW YORK – The trial of R. Kelly’s manager opened Tuesday on charges that he forced the cancellation of a screening of a documentary about the singer's sexual abuse of women and girls by calling in a threat to the crowded Manhattan theater.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Lara Pomerantz told jurors that Donnell Russell made a terrifying brief phone call in December 2018 from his Chicago home to the theater, claiming that someone with a gun was planning to fire on the crowd watching Lifetime’s “Surviving R. Kelly” series.
“He knew his words would sabotage the event,” she said.
The phone call prompted an emergency call to police, who ordered an evacuation that forced the cancellation of the premiere, including a live panel discussion that was to include several women featured in the documentary.
“The defendant wanted to keep the women quiet,” Pomerantz said in Manhattan federal court. She added that Russell was motivated by a desire to protect the lucrative career of the Grammy-winning, multiplatinum-selling songwriter.
Kelly, who was sentenced to 30 years in prison last month, was convicted last year of racketeering and sex trafficking.
Defense attorney Michael Freedman told jurors that they would exonerate Russell if they study the evidence.
Freedman said there were a lot of phone calls to the theater on the day of the screening and jurors will “have to decide what it all means and what, if anything, it proves about my client.”
He said there was no recording of the phone threat so jurors cannot hear the voice that made it. But he added that there was not enough evidence to prove Russell committed a crime.
Adrian Krasniqi, who worked at the 25th Street venue, testified that he received the threatening call less than an hour after a man claiming to be part of Kelly's legal team called and said the documentary was violating Kelly's copyright to his name and should not be shown. He said the caller had a low, professional sounding voice.
Krasniqi said the later call consisted of a deep voiced man with a “slang tone, like a thug,” saying in a very serious and very blunt manner that “someone had a gun and they were going to shoot up the place.”
On cross examination, Krasniqi said he believed the caller had a Brooklyn accent, which he was familiar with because he lived in Brooklyn. He said he also thought the caller was outdoors when he made the threat.
Pomerantz said Russell demonstrated his guilt in part through his communications with a female co-conspirator who was at the theater at the time.
She said Russell sent the woman a text to say the police may be coming to the theater shortly before they did. And then he later asked her to delete the text, though she never did, the prosecutor said.
Pomerantz said phone records to be introduced as evidence will show that Russell called the theater nine times on the day of the screening.
In a separate Kelly-related case, a fan of the performer pleaded not guilty Wednesday in Brooklyn federal court to charges he made threats against prosecutors in Kelly's sex abuse trial. Court papers cite a video of defendant Christopher Gunn saying, “If Kellz goes down, everybody’s going down.”
A message was left with Gunn’s lawyer seeking comment.
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MAINE, USA — Dannel Malloy says he's ready for another year as the chancellor of the University of Maine System.
Earlier this month, the system's board of trustees voted unanimously to renew his contract for one more year. The vote came after months of controversy and votes of "no confidence" from faculty at four of the seven UMS schools.
Now, Malloy says he is focused on the future and sustaining the current success of the system.
"We have to develop the tools that will allow us to do that in an environment where we have fewer students than we once had, and that means fewer dollars coming in. So, that's what the strategic plan needs to be about, that's what our development of unified accreditation is all about," Malloy said.
Trish Riley, chair of the board of trustees, says the board is also focused on the future, preparing to "move on, reboot, and rebuild."
Malloy says he's ready to take on some of the challenges the system is currently facing aside from the pandemic. One of which, is the trend of fewer high school graduates in Maine each year.
"Since the largest portion of our population in our institutions actually comes from Maine, that means that there's a trend that doesn't necessarily help us, so how we address that is an important question," Malloy said.
Some other issues he plans to look into includes updates to the aging infrastructure at each of the campuses.
This year, administrators will also look to renew its first-in-the-nation state-wide unified accreditation from the New England Commission on Higher Education. Riley says it allows for more inter-campus cooperation, which in turn results in savings not only for students but for taxpayers.
"A financial aid office at a bigger campus can help a financial aid office at a smaller office, but they don't have to have it," Riley said.
Another big agenda item is developing a strategic 10-year-plan for the system.
"When I got here, I discovered a system that had not done an in-depth strategic study of itself for itself to predict the path to be taken for success in the future," Malloy said.
Riley added the board is moving on from the controversy in recent months now that it's been addressed, also looking toward what's ahead.
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Biogen has stopped developing at least five neuroscience therapies since the beginning of the year. The slimming of the Cambridge company’s drug pipeline comes as the firm struggles to regain its footing following the failed launch of its controversial Alzheimer’s drug Aduhelm.
Biogen, known for its focus on developing drugs for neurological diseases, reported second quarter revenue of about $2.59 billion during its earnings call with investors on Wednesday, slightly beating expectations but still about 7 percent lower compared to the same time last year. Competition from other firms has eroded sales of Biogen’s spinal muscular atrophy drug Spinraza as well as its multiple sclerosis drug franchise — which accounts for the bulk of the firm’s profits.
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Investors are eager to see how Biogen plans to make up for lost income. But for now, the company seems focused on paring back. On Wednesday, the firm said that its experimental schizophrenia drug was ineffective in an intermediate-stage clinical trial. The drug, which Biogen acquired from Pfizer for $75 million upfront in 2018, was once predicted to reach more than $1 billion in annual sales if approved.
The company also quietly removed early-stage drugs for Alzheimer’s disease and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, from its pipeline on Wednesday. Biogen confirmed to the Globe that these programs were discontinued this year. And earlier this year, it stopped developing a different early-stage drug for ALS, as well as a drug for multiple sclerosis.
Although years away from potential commercialization, the elimination of these therapies clouds Biogen’s long-term plans for bringing new drugs to the market.
The Alzheimer’s therapy that Biogen dropped was an antibody designed to remove proteins called tau from the brain. Many neuroscientists hope that tau-lowering therapies will show more promise than amyloid-lowering therapies such as Aduhelm and Biogen’s experimental drug lecanemab. Biogen is still moving forward with a different drug designed to lower tau.
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The two ALS therapies that Biogen ditched once excited scientists, because they were based on genetic and molecular clues about the root causes of the disease. And the company’s discontinued pill for multiple sclerosis was part of a promising, but highly experimental, class of drugs designed to restore the protective coating on brain cells, known as the myelin sheath. Other groups are working on similar therapies, and if they prove effective, they could provide a long-awaited cure for the disease.
In the call with investors, chief executive Michel Vounatsos said “there is inherent risk in neuroscience.” Vounatsos, who announced in May he would step down once a successor was found, did not provide updates on the search.
Also in May the company said that it would dismantle its Aduhelm sales division and institute other “cost-reduction measures” to save the company an estimated $1 billion. Biogen reported only $100,000 in sales of Aduhelm in the second quarter, despite citing $100 million in costs over that same time relating to its commercialization and subsequent elimination of its sales infrastructure for the drug. The company has refused to say how many employees have been let go.
Further adding to Biogen’s troubles, the firm reached a $900 million settlement in a lawsuit brought forward by a former sales rep at the firm. The whistleblower said Biogen was paying illegal kickbacks to doctors and other healthcare professionals for sham consulting and speaking fees intended to bolster the sales of its multiple sclerosis drugs. Biogen hasn’t admitted any wrongdoing.
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Kentucky Brotherhood rides through Kentucky to honor fallen first responders
This year's ride is July 20-23, 2022
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Members of the Kentucky Brotherhood rode through Central Kentucky on Wednesday to honor first responders who died in the line of duty. The group’s mission is to offer emotional and financial support to fallen firefighters, police officers and EMS in the Commonwealth, along with their families.
Led by an escort, the Brotherhood says their trip this week honors 28 first responders who died in the line of duty in Kentucky last year.
The 2022 ride started in Georgetown, making stops in Lexington and Versailles. The Brotherhood says it will ride some 400 miles over the next few days.
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WFO BURLINGTON Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, July 20, 2022
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As temperatures continue to slowly cool this evening, heat index
values will improve, therefore the heat advisory has been
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...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern
Montague, northern Wise and southwestern Cooke Counties through 530
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At 501 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms from Runaway Bay to Alvord to Era. These storms
are nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Isolated wind gusts of 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
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Alvord, Chico, Sunset, Forestburg, Runaway Bay and Lake Bridgeport.
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Biden: Military say a Pelosi Taiwan trip ‘not a good idea’
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said on Wednesday that U.S. military officials believe it’s “not a good idea” for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to visit Taiwan at the moment.
Biden’s comments in an exchange with reporters came a day after the Chinese Foreign Ministry said it would take “resolute and strong measures” should Pelosi proceed with reported plans to visit Taiwan in the coming weeks.
“Well, I think that the military thinks it’s not a good idea right now,” Biden said in response to a question about Pelosi’s reported trip. “But I don’t know what the status of it is.”
The president stopped short of suggesting that Pelosi not travel to Taiwan.
Pelosi was originally scheduled to visit in April but had to postpone after she tested positive for COVID-19. She would be the highest-ranking American lawmaker to visit the close U.S. ally since Newt Gingrich, a Republican, traveled there 25 years ago when he was House speaker.
The Financial Times reported on Tuesday that Pelosi planned to move forward with her postponed visit to Taipei in the next month. Her office declined to comment, saying the office does not confirm or deny the speaker’s international travel in advance, due to longstanding security protocols.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijiang said such a visit would “severely undermine China’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, gravely impact the foundation of China-U.S. relations and send a seriously wrong signal to Taiwan independence forces.”
The U.S. has a longstanding commitment to the “One China” policy that recognizes Beijing as the government of China but allows informal relations and defense ties with Taipei. China has stepped up its military provocations against democratic, self-ruled Taiwan in recent years as it looks look to intimidate it into accepting Beijing’s demands to unify with the communist mainland.
Biden also said that he expected to speak with Chinse President Xi Jingping sometime in the 10 next days.
Biden’s national security and economic aides are in the process of completing a review of the U.S. tariff policy and making recommendations to the president.
The tariffs imposed under President Donald Trump applied a 25% duty on billions of dollars of Chinese products. The penalties were intended to reduce the U.S. trade deficit and force China to adopt fairer practices.
Biden sidestepped a reporter’s question on Wednesday about what he might have to say to Xi about tariffs. “I’d tell him to have a good day,” Biden responded.
Biden and Xi have their differences over Russian President Vladimir Putin’s prosecution of his nearly 5-month-old war against Ukraine. Biden has sought to press the Chinese to resist directly providing economic or military assistance to Russia.
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Associated Press writers Aamer Madhani and Lisa Mascaro contributed to this report.
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- Tesla said in its second-quarter earnings statement that it has "converted approximately 75% of our Bitcoin purchases into fiat currency."
- The company invested $1.5 billion in bitcoin early last year.
- After a huge rally in 2021, the digital currency has plunged in value this year.
Early last year, Tesla invested $1.5 billion in bitcoin, banking on what the electric car maker called the digital currency's "long-term potential." The company has already sold three-quarters of its holdings.
"As of the end of Q2, we have converted approximately 75% of our Bitcoin purchases into fiat currency," Tesla said in its second-quarter earnings statement on Wednesday. The company said those sales added $936 million in cash to its balance sheet.
It's a rapid retreat for Tesla and CEO Elon Musk, who was a heavy crypto booster during last year's runup, frequently tweeting about various digital currencies. The price of bitcoin has lost half its value in the past four months during what's been dubbed a "crypto winter."
For Tesla, the fair market value of its bitcoin holdings reached $2.48 billion in the first quarter of 2021 and ended the year at about $2 billion. The company didn't say at what price it sold or provide the size of its impairment, but bitcoin started the second quarter at close to $46,000 and ended below $19,000.
Analyst Brian Johnson at Barclays estimated earlier this week that Tesla would see a $460 million bitcoin-related impairment given the selloff.
"The reason we sold a bunch of our bitcoin holdings was that we were uncertain as to when the Covid lockdowns in China would alleviate so it was important for us to maximize our cash position," Musk said in an earnings call on Wednesday. "This should be not taken as some verdict on bitcoin," he said, adding that Tesla is open to increasing its crypto holdings in the future
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However, when asked about bitcoin's potential as an inflationary hedge on the earnings call, Musk said that Tesla's main goal is to accelerate the transition to sustainable energy, and called bitcoin "a sideshow to a sideshow."
In the first quarter of 2021, when Tesla went big on bitcoin, the company said the decision was a matter of becoming more flexible, diversifying and picking up returns from its cash holdings. The company quickly sold 10% as the currency ran up, contributing $101 million of profit in the period.
Kirkhorn said at the time that the company's intent was "to hold what we have long term and continue to accumulate Bitcoin from transactions from our customers as they purchase vehicles."
In May of last year, Musk said Tesla would stop accepting bitcoin for car purchases because of the environmental impact of mining, but he added that the company "will not be selling any bitcoin." A week later, he tweeted emojis indicating the company has "diamond hands" when it comes to bitcoin investing, and he credited "our master of coin."
A lot can change in a year.
— CNBC's Lora Kolodny contributed to this report.
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Up until a few weeks ago, the website for the University of Texas at Austin’s health center laid out three options for pregnant students to possibly pursue: they can carry the pregnancy to term and raise the child, put the baby up for adoption or terminate the pregnancy.
When the state enacted a law in September that prohibited abortion after about six weeks, the website added language making note of the restriction.
But two weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the landmark case that asserted abortion access as a constitutional right for nearly five decades, the university removed the entire text about pregnant students’ options from its website. What remains are vague instructions.
“If you are pregnant, our Women’s Health providers can discuss options and help connect patients to appropriate resources,” the website now reads.
UT-Austin officials did not respond to questions explaining why they removed the paragraph about pregnant students’ options from its site. But the timing illustrates how public university health centers are rethinking how they can and should communicate with students about reproductive health care amid a vague and rapidly changing legal landscape in Texas.
“It’s put people in a position where they don’t know what they can offer in student health centers, because they don’t know exactly how the law is going to fall out — or even what the law defaulted to after Roe was repealed,” said Gretchen Ely, a social work professor at the University of Tennessee Knoxville who focuses on access to reproductive care.
Yet the stakes are high because college students fall in the age group that has historically received the largest percentage of abortions in Texas annually, which puts university health centers on the front lines of providing reproductive health information and services in the form of wellness exams and birth control.
So far, Texas universities have remained silent about the Supreme Court’s ruling. The vast majority did not respond to The Texas Tribune‘s requests for comment or provided vague answers about what kind of information and resources health centers will share with students who become pregnant in this new era of reproductive care in the state.
“Each student’s circumstances dictate our counsel regarding medical care,” Cecilia Jacobs, a spokesperson for Stephenville-based Tarleton State University, said in a statement. “[F]or students seeking non-emergency assistance that’s not readily available, we provide information on how to find it” through internet searches, health insurance resources or local health care entities, she added.
Students say they are also frustrated — but unsurprised — that university leaders have not spoken out about the Roe v. Wade reversal or proactively communicated about how they plan to handle conversations about abortion access moving forward. At some universities, students have recommitted to sharing abortion access resources through student organizations, as well as providing deliveries of free emergency contraception to students anonymously. Last week, a group of student leaders at UT-Austin signed a list of demands calling on administrators to support students’ reproductive health care and advocate for students’ rights with the Texas government. The university has not responded to the students as of Tuesday.
“During times when the rights of marginalized communities are under attack, our university succumbs to silence to avoid criticism from said politicians. However, it is the university’s responsibility and priority to protect the rights and health of their students, staff, and faculty,” the petition read. “Therefore, we call upon the university to advocate for reproductive health care access through its influential position within Texas politics to protect and uplift its students, faculty, and staff.”
As health care professionals try to figure out how to move forward in a post-Roe world, some students say they are now hesitant to ask questions or share details of an unexpected pregnancy with university health centers, unsure where the role of a health professional ends and a state-funded university employee begins.
“It’s too much of a gray area at this point,” said Nikita Kakkad, a junior at UT-Austin. “And it’s not the practitioners. It’s the structure.”
Preexisting information gaps about abortion
Even before Roe v. Wade was overturned, few Texas universities mentioned abortion as an option for pregnant students on their public-facing websites and very few listed places like Planned Parenthood as a community resource. Students said it is also difficult to access information about abortion and comprehensive sex education on their campuses.
Most Texas universities state that they offer wellness exams, birth control and pregnancy tests and will provide referrals to pregnant students for off-campus prenatal care. That often includes referrals to OB-GYNs.
A few universities across the state, including Prairie View A&M University and Tarleton State, also include crisis pregnancy centers as resources for pregnant and parenting students on their websites under Title IX resources. Pregnant students have protections under Title IX, the federal law that prohibits sex-based discrimination.
Research has shown that crisis pregnancy centers often inaccurately present themselves as health clinics — some offer free ultrasounds and provide free baby supplies — even though they are religiously affiliated nonprofits largely staffed by nonmedical professionals who cannot diagnose patients. They often discourage abortion in sometimes manipulative and deceptive ways. Neither Prairie View A&M nor Tarleton State responded to questions as to why they include these centers as potential resources for pregnant students.
In addition to information gaps, one university health center leader told the Tribune the facility had already adjusted how its health care providers advise pregnant students about their options. The center made the changes after the state passed a law last year that allows private citizens to file a lawsuit against anyone who “aids or abets” an abortion after about six weeks of pregnancy.
“We interpreted that as [our] providers can’t really help people find that service,” said Martha Dannenbaum, director of student health services at Texas A&M University in College Station and an OB-GYN. “I don’t see this dramatically changing … how we will manage and support the students who come to us with these questions. Where we will be mindful is that we’re not going to be making direct referrals to an [abortion] provider. Mainly because we don’t have any. We’re not going to have any.”
She said in instances in which a pregnant student wanted information about their options to keep or terminate a pregnancy, she would share how students could find additional information themselves, either through health insurance or on the internet.
“Our role is, as the health care providers particularly in a college health setting, is to provide … the student with factual information and answer any of their questions about it and provide them nonjudgmental care,” she said.
Rachel Mack, a spokesperson for the American College Health Association, said abortion bans and other restrictions can put health care providers at risk of civil liability or arrest.
“Many of these laws are not just restrictive — they are also vague, which creates fear and confusion among both patients and health care providers,” she said in a statement. “The vagueness of these laws also could result in students being isolated from trusted supports in their most vulnerable moments.”
Dannenbaum at Texas A&M said she does anticipate an uptick this fall in the number of students trying to access more effective contraception, such as intrauterine devices (IUDs), in response to a “trigger law” passed last year that was set to go into effect and ban abortion from the moment of fertilization if the Supreme Court overturned Roe. The trigger law will likely go into effect in mid- to late August.
She also said she expects to have additional conversations with Texas A&M lawyers and the university’s health care providers ahead of the fall semester to make sure everyone understands how to provide factual information to students while remaining within the confines of state law. But she remained confident the health center could maintain its quality of care.
“There are many things that happen that change processes of how you have to do things in health care and in other industries. This is another one of them. It doesn’t help patients, students, providers, to get panicked about it,” she said. “In the college health setting, I’m here to support them to be successful students, regardless of whether they parent, whether they adopt out, whether they choose termination. We’re here to support them.”
Yet Dannenbaum said she and her team haven’t discussed if the university’s health care providers would suggest that students can reach out to abortion funds to learn about ways to possibly travel out of state to access abortion care.
She said she would likely direct students to the student assistant services department, which can provide some short-term financial support for medical services to students without requiring detailed information about a diagnosis.
“It’s really dependent on whether you have a needed medical service and … a financial need,” she said.
More access to contraception
Students involved in reproductive justice advocacy on college campuses said they would largely advise students who are considering terminating their pregnancies to reach out to abortion funds rather than going to the university health center for information.
“Students themselves are not comfortable with going anywhere beyond surface-level questions,” Hairou Yi, a UT-Austin junior and vice president of UT Students for Planned Parenthood, told the Tribune about health centers. “Because they don’t know the legal ramifications that can come with [it].”
Experts, such as Ely at the University of Tennessee, said health centers should not just be ready to provide information, but be prepared for the possibility that some students might come into the center with complications from a self-managed abortion.
But Ely said she’s cognizant of the tightrope that health care providers at publicly funded institutions must walk.
“That’s a very real concern, both at the individual level for the student in terms of confidentiality and then for the student health centers in public universities in states where abortion is criminalized,” she said.
With all that in mind, Ely said, university health centers should increase their work to provide accessible reproductive health information and have emergency contraception available for free or low cost. While many Texas universities currently offer Plan B emergency contraceptives in their pharmacies, it can cost $25 to $35.
Kakkad, the junior at UT-Austin, has been pushing the university to make emergency contraception more accessible by installing a vending machine on campus that dispenses Plan B contraceptives. She said talks with university officials have been productive, but action hasn’t been taken toward making the proposal a reality. The list of demands sent to UT-Austin administrators last week included adding a vending machine, as well as eliminating mandatory attendance, a policy that students say hurts those who are pregnant or have children.
Student groups say they can offer a safe space for students to figure out where they can go for information about their specific situations, but they have their limits.
Nimisha Srikanth is a rising senior at Texas A&M University and president of the group Feminists for Reproductive Equity & Education, or FREE Aggies, on campus. She said now that Texas allows people to sue those who help a person get the procedure, there is confusion about what constitutes helping someone get an abortion, which can make people hesitant to share information.
The trajectory of limiting abortion access has led many in her group to prepare for the state to also criminalize providing information about abortion, which also makes them hesitate about how much information they should share.
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WFO DALLAS / FT. WORTH Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, July 20, 2022
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southwestern Cooke County in north central Texas...
* Until 615 PM CDT.
* At 525 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Muenster, or
11 miles west of Gainesville, moving southeast at 5 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Gainesville, Muenster, Lindsay, Era, Leo and Valley View.
This includes Interstate 35 between mile markers 482 and 501.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection get inside a sturdy structure and stay away from
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Sage Karam planned to keep it simple, just a bike ride this week through the first turn at Pocono Raceway. An easy outing, no reporters around to ask questions, no fans wondering how he's feeling in his return to his hometown track.
Seven years ago, Karam triggered a wreck at the tri-oval track that killed IndyCar driver Justin Wilson and sunk Karam so deep into a depression that he doubted he would compete again. On his last visit to the track, his friend Robert Wickens was paralyzed in another IndyCar accident.
Pocono conjures memories of tragedy for the 27-year-old Karam. He wanted to go alone to remember -- but also reflect on his own, challenging journey.
“I’ve taken the necessary time I needed to take before I could properly go there,” Karam said. “If I had the opportunity to race there before, I don’t know that I would have been ready. If I’m not ready, I’m not going to do it. I don’t want to put myself at harm or put anybody else at harm. I feel like now I’m able to maturely go there and do it.”
Karam was a rising star in IndyCar and considered a potential face of the series when a seemingly simple spin as he led the August 2015 race shot his car into the wall. Wilson was struck in the head by a piece of debris from Karam’s car that had bounced along the raceway surface. The 37-year-old British driver died a day later at a nearby hospital.
Karam was 20 years old and blamed himself for the freak accident. Riddled by guilt, Karam moped around his house. He couldn’t sleep or eat and soon lost his ride driving for Chip Ganassi.
He not only couldn’t shake the fatality, Karam’s career never reached the heights expected after that race. He made sporadic starts in IndyCar and took the wheel for rallycross and sports cars races. He eventually landed in NASCAR in 2021 and raced in the Xfinity and Truck series. He’ll make his fifth start of the season Saturday in NASCAR’s second-tier series race at Pocono.
It’s still his hometown track. The Nazareth, Pennsylvania native, who now lives with his wife in nearby Easton, has prepped himself for an emotional return. And he has backup.
“Everybody that I need around me will be there,” Karam said. “Everybody that’s been my biggest support group from these last seven years is going to be at this race because it’s in our backyard.”
His father, Jody, helped Sage reconnect with a sports psychologist and got the former high school wrestler back involved in the sport as a coach. Karam eventually found the right marketing agency that offered emotional comfort and landed him a NASCAR ride with Alpha Prime Racing.
“My son took on way too much responsibility for that accident,” Jody Karam said. “He self-imposed a lot of pain on himself and blame. I admire the way he matured and worked through it. He didn’t do it alone.”
Slowly, Karam got his life in order.
“What I’ve realized is what we do is a very dangerous sport,” he said. “It was a freak thing. A complete accident. I’ve just realized that. When you’re young, you don’t realize those things right away. You don’t realize there was nothing you could have done.”
Karam will race the Indy road course later this month while the rest of his NASCAR schedule is undetermined. Karam knows the scouting report on a full-time move to stock cars is grim: Danica Patrick, Dario Franchitti and Sam Hornish Jr. are among the open-wheel winners over the last 25 years who failed to find steady success in the bump-and-run world of NASCAR.
Born to race open wheel, Karam said the transition from IndyCar to stock cars “wasn’t as massive as I thought it was going to be.” But that comes with a caveat, as Karam only made 25 career starts in IndyCar, and six times his lone start each season was the Indianapolis 500 (he finished 23rd in May). Karam made a career-high 12 starts in 2015 and never again received a serious offer for a full-time ride.
“There’s nothing like driving an Indy car,” Karam said. “The speed of an Indy car, the grip of an Indy car. Every time I go to the Speedway and get there every May, I come in and I always take my helmet off and I look at my wife, I’ll just be like, yeah. Nothing comes close to that feeling of driving an Indy car around Indianapolis Motor Speedway. But what I love about the NASCAR stuff is just the actual racing aspect of it. I really do enjoy the aggression, that style of racing. More the pureness of it. Not really a lot of technology. There’s no buttons and stuff.”
The Alpha Prime team, owned by Tommy Joe Martins, has churned through a slew of drivers this season, from Karam to Kaz Grala to Rajah Caruth. Karam got dragged into the NASCAR rivalry muck following a major dust-up with Xfinity driver Noah Gragson at Road America. NASCAR fined Gragson $35,000 for intentionally wrecking Karam last month.
Karam has enjoyed stock cars so much, he now says he wants to race in the Cup Series.
“My No. 1 goal in life is to win the Indianapolis 500,” he said. “But my focus has completely shifted to stock cars.”
Karam found inspiration in perseverance from his father. Jody Karam, the wrestling coach at Easton High School, has suddenly developed a knack for trying to help save lives. His assistant wrestling coach collapsed in April during a jump-rope drill and stopped breathing.
“He’s laying there, dead. No pulse, nothing,” Jody said. “I start giving him CPR for four or five minutes, he started breathing again just as first responders arrived on the scene.”
He saved one life, and may save another. Jody is set to donate a kidney to help a friend and early champion of Sage’s karting days who helped fund his early racing career. Jody Karam, who declined to name the man, citing privacy, should undergo the procedure within two months.
His son celebrated his one-year wedding anniversary Saturday with his wife, Abby, and the relationship has steadied a young man who once dubbed himself SK$, had a “prom” at IMS and was an easy prank target inside IMS by his veteran teammates. Karam met his future wife, a kindergarten teacher, in the years following the 2015 accident.
“She’s seen the aftermath of what happened and what I was dealing with,” he said. “She kind of saw the growth and the positives that came from me growing up and maturing. Recently, I’ve been more open to talking about it and she’s been around for those conversations that I’ve had. I don’t know where I’d be if I didn’t meet her when I did.”
She was the shoulder to lean on Karam needed to push through.
“My son took on way too much responsibility for that accident,” Jody Karam said. “He self-imposed a lot of pain on himself and blame. I admire the way he matured and worked through it. He didn’t do it alone.”
Karam has met Wilson’s young daughters and has remained friendly with the late driver’s brother, IndyCar driver Stefan Wilson, all of which has helped him forgive himself.
Karam has long said he needed to conquer Pocono to make peace with the track and truly move on from that awful weekend. At last, he gets that chance.
“I’m ready to close the chapter of driving at that place again,” Karam said. “I feel like that’s a big part of the process for me, to just be able to drive through there again. Turn 1 at full speed. I want to make good memories at that place. And I feel like this is the start of that.”
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A choppy day on Wall Street ended with more gains for stocks Wednesday, as investors welcomed another batch of encouraging profit reports from U.S. companies.
The S&P 500 rose 0.6%, tacking more onto its big gains from a day earlier, when the benchmark index soared 2.8%, its best day in weeks.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average managed a modest 0.2% gain after recovering from a midafternoon pullback. The Nasdaq composite climbed 1.6%.
With the latest move higher the major indexes are on pace for a solid weekly gains.
“It’s not exactly the most robust day, but it’s nice to follow up on a day like yesterday,” said Ross Mayfield, investment strategist at Baird. “It feels like over the past couple of months good days have given it all back the very next day.”
Profit reporting season is ramping up, with more types of industries offering details about how high inflation and worries about a possible recession are affecting their customers. A lot is riding on whether they can continue to deliver healthy earnings.
Stocks tumbled roughly 20% from their highs this year because of rising interest rates, and proof that profits can remain strong would provide a big support for markets. On the other hand, warnings about upcoming weakness could kick off another leg downward.
For now, traders appear to be encouraged by what they’re hearing from companies, especially big banks, as the reporting season gets going.
“It wasn’t universal, but the broad takeaway from the big banks earlier is the consumer is doing alright, the data has confirmed that,” Mayfield said.
Companies so far have been mostly topping profit expectations this reporting season, as is usually the case, though the most recent reports were mixed.
Nasdaq, the company behind its namesake trading exchange, jumped 6.1% after delivering stronger profit and revenue than Wall Street expected. Omnicon Group, the advertising and public-relations company, rose 3.9% following better-than-expected earnings. Comerica, the Dallas-based financial services company, added 1.6% after it also reported stronger-than-expected results.
Netflix climbed 7.4% higher after it said it lost fewer subscribers during the spring than expected. It, though, remains the worst stock in the S&P 500 for the year, down by nearly two thirds.
Beyond Netflix, several other tech-oriented companies made strong gains. Amazon climbed 3.9%, and Nvidia jumped 4.8%, which helped boost the tech-heavy Nasdaq composite index.
On the losing end was Baker Hughes, which tumbled 8.3% after it reported weaker results for the spring than analysts expected. Northern Trust fell 4% after its profit fell short of forecasts.
All told, the S&P 500 rose 23.21 points to 3,959.90. The Dow added 47.79 points to 31,874.84. The Nasdaq rose 184.50 points to 11,897.65.
Smaller company stocks also gained ground. The Russell 2000 rose 28.62 points, or 1.6%, at 1,827.95.
In Europe, stocks slipped amid worries about whether Russia would restrict supplies of natural gas headed for the region after some maintenance on a key pipeline is scheduled to end Thursday. Germany’s DAX fell 0.2%, and French stocks dipped 0.3%.
The continent is also preparing for the first increase in interest rates by the European Central Bank in 11 years on Thursday, as it tries to beat back inflation.
The U.S. Federal Reserve has already hiked rates three times this year, by increasing margins each time. When it meets next week, investors say the only question is if it raises its key rate by another 0.75 percentage points or opts for a mega-hike of a full percentage point.
Expectations have recently been tilting toward the less aggressive option, with traders seeing better than a two-in-three chance for a 0.75-point increase, according to CME Group. That could mean less pressure on stocks, particularly tech stocks and others seen as the market’s more expensive, which have swung sharply with changes in forecast on what the Fed will do.
Such increases to rates make borrowing more expensive, which slows the economy. The hope is that the Federal Reserve and other central banks can deftly find the middle ground where the economy slows enough to whip inflation but not enough to cause a recession.
Some parts of the economy are already slowing because of the rate hikes, particularly the housing industry. A report on Wednesday morning showed that sales of previously occupied homes weakened last month by more than economists expected. Higher mortgage rates are dragging on the industry, along with high prices for homes.
In the bond market, the yield on the two-year Treasury, which tends to follow expectations for the Fed’s actions, edged up to 3.25% from 3.24% late Tuesday. The 10-year yield rose to 3.03% from 3.01% late Tuesday.
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Mosquito-borne and tickborne disease risk rises with warmer temperatures
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - With rising temperatures comes rising risk of insect-spread disease.
In North Dakota and in areas that had flooding in Montana, university researchers say they’re seeing jumps in mosquito populations. The NDDoH reports there’s been three cases of the mosquito-borne West Nile virus in North Dakota so far this year.
Infectious disease specialists say they also expect to see rises of tickborne ailments heading into August. North Dakota Tick Surveillance has collected 508 ticks so far in 2022.
“Treating infection early on is fairly easy, treating infection if it gets a bit more advanced gets to be more complicated. So, ideally prevention is the way to go. Tick-check if you are outdoors... Lyme disease is only transmitted if the tick has been on you for about 24 hours, at least 24 hours, so you have that time frame within 24 hours to go ahead and try to remove everything that’s on your skin,” said Dr. Noe Mateo, infectious disease specialist with Sanford Health.
Dr. Noe Mateo says you can’t always see if there’s a tick on you, so if you begin to show symptoms of illness it’s best to check with your doctor. You can submit tick pictures to the NDDoH Tick Surveillance to be identified.
Insect repellant can also help prevent ticks and mosquitos from biting you in the first place.
Lyme disease and West Nile virus are the top tickborne and mosquito-borne diseases in North Dakota respectively. Both insects also spread other bacterial and viral infections.
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Forbes Nonprofit Council Is an Invitation-Only Community for Chief Executives in Successful Nonprofit Organizations
TRENTON, N.J., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jennifer Thompson, Executive Director of the National Association of Social Workers New Jersey and Delaware has been accepted into Forbes Nonprofit Council, an invitation-only community for senior executives in successful nonprofit organizations.
Ms. Thompson was vetted and selected by a review committee based on the depth and diversity of her experience. Criteria for acceptance include a track record of successfully impacting business growth metrics, as well as personal and professional achievements and honors.
"We are honored to welcome Mrs. Thompson into the community," said Scott Gerber, founder of Forbes Councils, the collective that includes Forbes Nonprofit Council. "Our mission with Forbes Councils is to bring together proven leaders from every industry, creating a curated, social capital-driven network that helps every member grow professionally and make an even greater impact on the business world."
As an accepted member of the Council, Jennifer will connect and collaborate with other respected local leaders in a private forum. She will also work with a professional editorial team to share her expert insights in original business articles on Forbes.com, and to contribute to published Q&A panels alongside other experts.
"I am honored to accept the invitation to join Forbes Council and uplift the voices of social workers and our association. Social workers are the backbone of our communities, making us stronger, driving sound business and policy decisions and creating change daily. I look forward to strengthening the social work voice in these critical spaces and advocating on behalf of the profession and clients we serve."
Forbes Councils is a collective of invitation-only communities created in partnership with Forbes and the expert community builders who founded Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC). In Forbes Councils, exceptional business owners and leaders come together with the people and resources that can help them thrive.
For more information about Forbes Nonprofit Council, visit forbesnonprofitcouncil.com. To learn more about Forbes Councils, visit forbescouncils.com.
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LJUBLJANA, Slovenia (AP) — Slovenia will hold a presidential election on Oct. 23 to choose a successor to centrist President Borut Pahor, who has been in office for 10 years, authorities said Wednesday.
If no candidate wins more than half of the ballots in the first round, a runoff between the top two will be held three weeks later.
Already, several people have said they would run for the presidency, including two female contenders who have been polling strongly — independent lawyer Natasa Pirc Musar and ruling liberal party candidate Marta Kos.
Also expected to run is former foreign minister Anze Logar, a candidate of right-wing Slovenian Democratic Party of former Prime Minister Janez Jansa.
If a woman wins she will become the first female president of the country since Slovenia became an independent nation in 1991 after splitting from the former Yugoslavia.
Pirc Musar has led the polls, with many in Slovenia feeling she could help bridge a divide between the right and left. She is also well known for representing Slovenia-born U.S. former first lady Melania Trump in some legal cases in her home country.
Marta Kos is from the liberal Freedom Movement, which runs the current Slovenian government after winning an election in April. The liberals ousted Jansa’s government, which during his term pushed the traditionally moderate European Union nation toward right-wing populism.
Pahor, who also served previously as prime minister, has sought to stoke political unity. He is banned from running again after two full terms.
While the presidency is largely ceremonial in Slovenia, the president still is seen as a person of authority in the Alpine country of 2 million people. | https://www.texomashomepage.com/news/international/slovenia-to-hold-a-presidential-election-on-oct-23/ | 2022-07-20T23:38:59Z | https://www.texomashomepage.com/news/international/slovenia-to-hold-a-presidential-election-on-oct-23/ | false |
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Federal regulators Wednesday canceled a policy adopted under former President Donald Trump that weakened their authority to identify lands and waters where declining animals and plants could receive government protection.
One Trump measure required regulators not to designate areas as critical habitat if there would be greater economic benefit from developing them.
That forced the agency to disprove “speculative claims of environmental harm made by industries such as mining, logging, and oil and gas” as they sought to extract resources from public lands,” said Earthjustice, a law firm that represents environmental groups.
In a 48-page document explaining withdrawal of the rule, the agency said it gave outside parties an “outsized role” in determining which areas were needed for preserving imperiled species while undermining the Fish and Wildlife Service’s authority.
“The Service is the federal government’s lead agency on endangered species, responsible for conserving the nature of America for future generations,” agency Director Martha Williams said.
Returning to the pre-Trump policy, she said, would make “sound science and citizen participation” the basis of habitat decisions.
Under the 1973 law, federal agencies cannot fund, permit or take actions that would destroy or severely damage critical habitats. It doesn’t restrict activities on private land unless government approval or financial support is involved.
It allows regulators to deny critical habitat designation to areas after considering economic and national security issues, and other factors such as conservation activities underway in such areas.
In some cases, the designation “can discourage conservation and restoration by making habitat a serious liability for landowners, whose property values can plunge up to 75 percent,” The Property and Environment Research Center, a landowner advocacy group, said in a statement.
“Instead of simply reversing the Trump administration’s flawed rule, the Fish and Wildlife Service should reform the critical habitat process to focus on creating the right incentives for landowners to actively conserve and restore habitat,” said Jonathan Wood, the group’s vice president of law and policy.
Earthjustice said the Biden administration’s action would return the focus to imperiled species instead of “the self-interest of destructive industries.”
“The Trump rules violated the letter and spirit” of the Endangered Species Act “by stripping vital protections necessary to address the extinction crisis,” attorney Leinā`ala Ley said.
The Biden administration in June withdrew a Trump rule that prevented agencies from selecting for protection areas that don’t presently meet a species’ needs but might in the future as a result of restoration work or natural changes, including global warming.
A federal judge this month threw out a number of Trump actions to roll back protections for endangered or threatened species. | https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/biden-administration-reverses-trump-endangered-species-rule/2022/07/20/88c15c4c-087f-11ed-80b6-43f2bfcc6662_story.html | 2022-07-20T23:39:13Z | https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/biden-administration-reverses-trump-endangered-species-rule/2022/07/20/88c15c4c-087f-11ed-80b6-43f2bfcc6662_story.html | false |
Officials investigate after fire, explosion at Hoover Dam
By GABE STERN
Associated Press/Report for America
Equipment failure caused a transformer at the Hoover Dam to explode, causing a fire that lasted about a half-hour and sending plumes of black smoke swirling through the air.
Crews quickly extinguished the fire Tuesday morning. Doug Hendrix, public affairs specialist for the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, emphasized that the fire was isolated to the single area, which limited damage to the facility, and that investigators would soon know what caused it.
“We’ve got engineers and some of our senior leadership down there taking a look now, also with some inspectors to see exactly what happened,” Hendrix told KTNV in Las Vegas. Hendrix did not respond Wednesday to emails from The Associated Press.
WHAT IS HOOVER DAM?
Hoover Dam, about 25 miles (40 kilometers) southeast of Las Vegas on the Nevada-Arizona border, is one of the tallest concrete dams in the U.S. at 726 feet (221 meters). It supplies hydroelectric power for about 350,000 homes in Arizona, California and Nevada.
To create hydropower, a renewable energy source, water from the Colorado River flows into the dam, then into a pipe, which spins into a generator that ultimately creates electricity, before it goes into the transformer.
WHAT HAPPENED?
An explosion happened just after 10 a.m. Tuesday on one of the dam’s 17 transformers that generate electricity. The explosion caused a thick cloud of black smoke and flames that was caught on camera by visitors but was extinguished by fire crews within a half hour. Officials said equipment within the transformer failed, causing the fire, but they have not yet said what caused the equipment to fail. There were no injuries.
WHERE DOES THE INVESTIGATION STAND?
An investigation into the specifics of what caused the fire is ongoing with no specific timeline for its findings, said Michelle Helms, public affairs officer for the Bureau of Reclamation, in an emailed statement to the AP.
“These investigations take some time,” she said.
IS POWER SUPPLY REDUCED AT THE DAM?
Officials have not said how much power generation was lost.
Hendrix told KTNV the power grid is not affected because the fire was contained to the site of one transformer of 17 total — and remained isolated until fire crews extinguished it.
“All of our protection equipment kicked right in, so it was isolated to that (transformer),” Hendrix told the TV station. “So we were very fortunate.”
WHAT IS A TRANSFORMER?
All power plants have transformers, which are mainly used to increase the voltage of electricity generated to send over transmission lines, said Jordan Kern, an assistant professor of natural resources at North Carolina State University.
“And then once the electricity gets to roughly where it’s going to be consumed, we use another set of transformers to reduce the voltage of the electricity,” Kern said, “and then that electricity gets sent out over distribution lines that are insulated and run to people’s houses, businesses, etc.”
Hoover Dam has 17 transformers — nine on its Nevada side and eight on its Arizona side. The fire was extinguished on the fifth Arizona transformer.
HOW RARE IS A POWER PLANT FIRE?
A fire at a power plant is rare, though there’s always a risk, Kern said.
“I think most commonly, it’s other electrical equipment,” that can cause a fire at a power facility, he said. “It’s not transformers themselves that are causing the fires.”
“But you can imagine there’s just an enormous amount of electrical cable in power plants. And if there are any malfunctioning equipment that ignites a fire, I think that can then spread.”
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Gabe Stern is a corps member for the Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues. | https://kion546.com/news/ap-california/2022/07/20/officials-investigate-after-fire-explosion-at-hoover-dam/ | 2022-07-20T23:42:13Z | https://kion546.com/news/ap-california/2022/07/20/officials-investigate-after-fire-explosion-at-hoover-dam/ | false |
Volkswagen Cruise Show returning to Downtown Pacific Grove
PACIFIC GROVE, CA (KION-TV)- Over 130 vintage Volkswagen cars will line up along Lighthouse Avenue for the Pacific Grove Treffen 23 VW Cruise Show and Shine on Wednesday, July 27th.
The VW Treffen group has made Pacific Grove a stop on its annual Treffen from Canada to Mexico. It brings hundreds of vintage Volkswagens to downtown Pacific Grove.
They will make their way to Lighthouse Avenue between 4:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. They will be parked on Lighthouse Avenue from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. | https://kion546.com/news/local-news/top-stories/2022/07/20/volkswagen-cruise-show-returning-to-downtown-pacific-grove/ | 2022-07-20T23:44:02Z | https://kion546.com/news/local-news/top-stories/2022/07/20/volkswagen-cruise-show-returning-to-downtown-pacific-grove/ | true |
Republican state lawmakers want to ban abortion in Indiana, with limited exceptions in cases of rape and incest and when the life of the pregnant person is at risk.
Senate Republicans unveiled their proposed legislation, SB 1(ss), Wednesday.
Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) called this the “most difficult, polarizing issue that we face in a generation.” He said his caucus’s goal is to promote more adoption and less abortion.
Sen. Sue Glick (R-LaGrange) will be the bill's author. She emphasized it will not affect access to contraception or the morning after pill, also known as Plan B.
“This bill does not affect treatment of miscarriages, treatment of ectopic pregnancies," Glick said. "It does not affect in vitro fertilization procedures.”
But people in states with bans similar to Indiana’s proposal have had trouble accessing life-saving medications and treatments that are sometimes used for abortion.
Senate Democratic Leader Greg Taylor (D-Indianapolis) said this is a step back for Indiana.
“Just watch when people get a hold of this piece of legislation and find out that we have an outright ban on abortion in Indiana," Taylor said. "It’s going to get worse.”
There are no criminal penalties in the bill imposed on anyone seeking an abortion. And Bray said the only criminal penalties imposed on a doctor who performs a banned abortion are the ones in current law.
The first public hearing on the bill is Monday.
Republicans also want to couple their abortion ban with legislation that will spend more money for pregnant people, children, and parents.
The Senate's proposed measure, SB 2 (ss), would create a new Hoosier Families First Fund and put $45 million in it.
Bray said that money will be used for organizations that provides services and support to pregnant Hoosiers.
“Access to contraception and pregnancy planning, including the removal of barriers where we can to long acting, reversible contraception – in particular, when the new mother leaves the hospital, so she doesn’t get pregnant again shortly thereafter,” Bray said.
Bray said the money will also be used to support greater access to child care, low-income families with children under the age of 4 and support for foster and adoptive care. The bill would also increase Indiana’s adoption tax credit to $10,000 per child, up from $1,000.
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Taylor said Democrats have been proposing many of these ideas for a long time, only to get ignored by Republicans.
“Where’s support for families and child care?" Taylor said. "Where’s support for families that need assistance just to get by?”
The Senate will have a public hearing on that bill Tuesday.
House Republicans released their own version of a financial supports bill Wednesday. That measure would cost $78 million.
$20 million of that would go towards tax exemptions and credits. The House GOP plan would increase the exemption amount for every child claimed as a dependent, add an additional tax exemption for every adopted child and increase, to $3,000, the state's adoption tax credit.
The House bill also eliminates the sales tax on diapers, something Democrats have long pushed for – only to be rejected repeatedly by Republicans.
The measure's additional $58 million would be directed to boost existing programs, including child care vouchers, nurse-family partnerships and the state's safety PIN grant fund, which aims to reduce infant mortality.
The House bill also expands services covered under Indiana Medicaid and Healthy Indiana Plan 2.0 coverage, including donated breast milk, prenatal screenings and the costs of labor and delivery.
In a statement, House Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers) said his caucus shares the Senate's goals.
"Increasing protections for Indiana's unborn while also stepping up our investment in wraparound services to better support new and expectant moms, and babies," Huston said.
House Democratic Floor Leader Cherrish Pryor (D-Indianapolis), however, called the abortion ban "fundamentally cruel" and "not rooted in actual science."
"Protecting the life of the mother without guaranteeing the right to an abortion if a woman’s health is in danger is not legislation that values life," Pryor said in a statement. "Women should not have to wait to be on the brink of death to have access to a safe, routine health care procedure."
The measure appears to align with the expectations set out Wednesday by Indiana Right To Life, one of the state's most influential anti-abortion groups.
Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates Indiana State Director LaKimba DeSadier said the Senate abortion ban "confirms our greatest fears."
"It’s time the Indiana State Legislature started listening – our futures and our lives are literally on the line," DeSadier said. "We will do everything we can to stop these attacks on reproductive freedom."
Rallies by both abortion rights and anti-abortion groups are expected at the Statehouse Monday.
Contact reporter Brandon at bsmith@ipbs.org or follow him on Twitter at @brandonjsmith5. | https://www.wbaa.org/2022-07-20/indiana-republicans-unveil-total-abortion-ban-with-limited-exceptions-new-family-supports-funding | 2022-07-20T23:46:35Z | https://www.wbaa.org/2022-07-20/indiana-republicans-unveil-total-abortion-ban-with-limited-exceptions-new-family-supports-funding | false |
WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Today on Louisiana Living, Valisia Tisdale of the West Monroe Community Center joins West Monroe Mayor Staci Mitchell to talk about the center.
WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Today on Louisiana Living, Valisia Tisdale of the West Monroe Community Center joins West Monroe Mayor Staci Mitchell to talk about the center. | https://www.myarklamiss.com/community/louisiana-living/louisiana-living-west-monroe-community-center/ | 2022-07-20T23:48:10Z | https://www.myarklamiss.com/community/louisiana-living/louisiana-living-west-monroe-community-center/ | false |
WASHINGTON — House Democrats pushed ahead Wednesday with legislation that would ban certain semi-automatic weapons as they considered their most far-reaching response yet to this summer’s series of mass shootings.
Democrats hope that the 100-page bill moving through the Judiciary Committee will pass the House before the August break. But that is far from assured because some moderates in the party, especially those from swing districts, are wary of a vote on broad gun controls before the November elections — especially when the bill has little chance of becoming law due to opposition in the Senate.
Democrats can afford to lose only four votes if Republicans are united in opposition to the ban. Maine Rep. Jared Golden, who represents a GOP-leaning district, is one of the few Democrats who have indicated a “no” vote.
“I don’t support any version of that,” Golden said. He is joined by Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, who is also facing a tough reelection race, and has said he doesn't believe in bans on weapons.
Despite not yet having full support from his caucus, Rep. David Cicilline, D-R.I., the bill's lead sponsor, said he is confident he can get the required votes, even if that involves reaching out for Republican support.
“There are more guns than people in this country, more mass shootings than days in the year. This is a uniquely American problem, and assault weapons only magnify the epidemic,” Cicilline said during the committee hearing.
The renewed push comes nearly two decades after Congress allowed similar restrictions to lapse. The original ban passed in 1994, led by then-Sen. Joe Biden, D-Del., and outlawed certain semi-automatic weapons and large-capacity magazines. It exempted an estimated 1.5 million of those weapons and 25 million that were already owned by people in the United States.
In the nearly three decades since, mass shootings have become alarmingly frequent, with semi-automatic weapons often used in attacks on schools, workplaces, public spaces, stores, churches and other places where people gather.
"An assault weapon’s only purpose is to kill people efficiently," said Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-NY., the committee chairman. “It is time to protect our communities and to ban them once more.”
Republicans said the proposal was an attack on Second Amendment rights.
“Democrats know this legislation will not reduce violent crime or reduce the likelihood of mass shootings, but they are obsessed with attacking law-abiding Americans’ Second Amendment liberties,” said Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan, the top Republican on the committee. “For over 30 years, the Democrats have been running a propaganda campaign to make people believe that ‘assault weapons’ are a specific class of firearms that no one needs.”
During the hearing, the committee listened to haunting audio of the 2018 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, during which 17 people were killed and 17 more wounded. Dozens of rapid-fire shots could be heard in the course of just 1 minute and 18 seconds along with the distressed screams of those trying to escape.
The hearing also comes in the wake of a July Fourth shooting at a parade in Highland Park, Illinois, and mass shootings in Buffalo, New York and Uvalde, Texas.
Democratic Rep. Brad Schneider whose district represents Highland Park, said that “getting these weapons of war off the streets, at the very least, will reduce the lethality, if not necessarily the frequency, of these just horrific fatalities that have devastated my community.”
Congress last month passed the most significant gun violence measure in decades, mandating background checks for gun buyers age 18 to 21 as well as allocating money for states to enact “red flag” laws.
But the bill fell far short of the steps that President Biden and Democrats say are needed.
“We’re paying for these weapons of war on our streets with the blood of our children sitting in our schools,” said Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Ga., whose 17-year-old son was shot and killed at a gas station in 2012.
Cicilline said that the protection of the Second Amendment is not without limits. He said the Democratic proposal is focused on assault-style rifles, which are not what the majority of guns law-abiding people buy and own.
“Dangerous military weapons that were created to fight on the battlefield and slaughter enemies do not belong in the neighborhoods and schools and movie theaters where we live,” he added. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/politics/national-politics/semi-automatic-gun-ban-moves-forward-in-the-house/507-c16e0fe0-0920-448e-8585-3893e29fe55d | 2022-07-20T23:48:27Z | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/politics/national-politics/semi-automatic-gun-ban-moves-forward-in-the-house/507-c16e0fe0-0920-448e-8585-3893e29fe55d | false |
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By TOM KRISHER
AP Auto Writer
DETROIT (AP) — Tesla’s second-quarter profit fell 32% from record levels in the first quarter as supply chain issues and pandemic lockdowns in China slowed production of its electric vehicles.
But the Austin, Texas, company still surprised Wall Street with a $2.26 billion net profit for the quarter. Tesla stuck with a prediction of 50% annual vehicle sales growth over the next few years, but said that depends on the supply chain, equipment capacity and other issues.
The company made a record $3.32 billion in this year’s first quarter.
Tesla’s sales from April through June fell to 254,000 vehicles, their lowest quarterly level since last fall. But the company predicted record-breaking production in the second half and said that in June it had the highest production month in its history.
Industry analysts had been expecting lower earnings after the lower sales figures and tweets by CEO Elon Musk about laying off 10% of the company’s work force due to fears of a recession. In an interview, Musk described new factories in Austin and Berlin as “money furnaces” that were losing billions of dollars because supply chain breakdowns were limiting the number of cars they can produce.
But Tesla exceeded Wall Street expectations from April through June with adjusted earnings of $2.27 per share. Analysts polled by FactSet expected $1.81. Revenue was $16.93 billion, beating estimates of $16.54 billion.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Police Department will pay $300,000 to settle a lawsuit by a legally blind man who said he was beaten, strapped to a hospital gurney and nearly suffocated during an arrest three years ago, attorneys said Wednesday.
The civil lawsuit filed by Michael Moore alleged unlawful seizure, excessive force, battery and negligence.
Moore was arrested in February 2019 when he called police to his home in South Los Angeles after he said he was attacked by a family friend.
Moore, who has a history of mental illness, was taken to a hospital where he was secured to a gurney and an LAPD officer held a towel over his mouth and nose until he passed out, the lawsuit alleged. The incident was captured on body camera footage from another officer.
Moore, who was 62 at the time, was arrested because officers “misperceived the effects of his disabilities as criminal activity,” the court filing said.
"To prevent police violence in the future is to impose penalties for such violence in the past,” Matthew Strugar, one of Moore's attorneys, said in a statement announcing the settlement. The Los Angeles Police Department did not immediately comment on the agreement.
Moore was charged with assaulting a peace officer and resisting, and spent more than four months in jail awaiting a trial before a jury acquitted him in July 2019 of all charges. | https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/LAPD-settles-lawsuit-by-man-strapped-to-gurney-17318326.php | 2022-07-20T23:50:19Z | https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/LAPD-settles-lawsuit-by-man-strapped-to-gurney-17318326.php | true |
MCMINNVILLE, Ore. (AP) — A man has been sentenced to life in prison for killing Salem resident Karissa Fretwell and their 3-year-old son Billy Fretwell.
Michael Wolfe, 55, was sentenced Wednesday to life with the possibility of parole after 30 years for aggravated murder and a second life sentence with parole possible after 25 years for second-degree murder, KGW-TV reported. The sentences will be served concurrently and he'll receive credit for time served since his arrest in 2019.
Wolfe pleaded guilty to the charges in June, three years after Karissa and Billy’s bodies were found in a remote wooded area west of Yamhill.
Karissa, who was 25 when she was killed, and Billy were last seen on May 13, 2019, and reported missing several days later. Wolfe was arrested in late May 2019.
Two months before, Wolfe had been ordered to pay about $900 per month in child support. Detectives met with Billy's babysitter, who said Karissa had told her Wolfe and his wife had threatened her and told her they were going to take the boy and gain custody of him, court documents said.
Karissa’s cause of death was determined to be homicide by a gunshot wound to the head. Billy's cause of death remains undetermined, according to Yamhill County District Attorney Brad Berry. | https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/Man-gets-life-for-killing-3-year-old-son-child-s-17318296.php | 2022-07-20T23:50:31Z | https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/Man-gets-life-for-killing-3-year-old-son-child-s-17318296.php | true |
By LOLITA C. BALDOR
Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — When “Top Gun: Maverick” roared into theaters in late May, the Air Force was ready.
The smash hit movie may feature Tom Cruise as Pete “Maverick” Mitchell, a hotshot Navy aviator, but to much of the movie-going public, the distinction between Air Force and Navy fighter jets is lost. So Air Force recruiters struggling to meet their enlistment goals took boxes of free mugs and lanyards, and fanned out to movie theaters for the premiere, determined to capitalize on the jet-fueled excitement surrounding the film.
These are tough times for military recruiters. With COVID-19 complicating their work and low unemployment reducing the number of potential recruits, all services are having problems finding young people who want to join and can meet the physical, mental and moral requirements.
The Army especially is struggling. On Tuesday, it said it will cut the total number of soldiers it expects to have in the force over the next two years. If those trends continue, that could present challenges as it tries to meet future national security and warfighting missions.
The situation is somewhat less dire for the Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps. Leaders of those branches say they hope to meet or just slightly miss their recruiting goals for this year. But they say they will have to dip into their pool of delayed entry applicants, which will put them behind as they begin the next recruiting year.
So recruiters are offering bigger bonuses and other incentives to those who sign up. And they are seizing on the boost that Hollywood may offer – such as the buzz over the sequel to the 1986 hit “Top Gun.”
“When the original ‘Top Gun’ was released, the Navy and Air Force received a pretty good recruiting bump,” said Maj. Gen. Edward Thomas, head of Air Force Recruiting Service. “Frankly, we hope people get excited all over again about what we do. Whether they want to aim high or fly Navy, we just want them to come join us. We want them to be excited about military service.”
The Air Force said it usually goes into each year with about 25% of its recruiting goal already locked in, but this year will have about half of that. The Navy and Marine Corps often have as much as 50% of their goals at the start of the year, but also will see their percentage slashed.
Gen. Eric Smith, assistant commandant of the Marine Corps., said the Marines are focusing more on retention than recruiting. He said the Marine Corps “will make or come very close to making” its recruiting goals this year, but at the expense of the 2023 pool. And when recruits have less time to prepare before reporting to boot camp, more fail to complete their training, he said.
The situation is more dire for the Army, which a top general says faces “unprecedented challenges” in recruitments.
Gen. Joseph Martin, vice chief of staff for the Army, said the service will have a total force of 466,400 this year, down from the expected 476,000. It could end 2023 with between 445,000 and 452,000 soldiers, depending on how well recruiting and retention go.
With just 2 1/2 months to go in the budget year ending Sept. 30, the Army has met just 50% of its recruiting goal of 60,000 soldiers, and based on those trends will likely miss that goal by nearly 25% as of Oct. 1.
An array of factors has made recruiting more difficult across the services.
Two years of the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered schools and other large public events that the military relies on to meet young people face to face.
The low unemployment rate means fewer people are looking for jobs. Private companies often pay more and are more nimble in responding to a tight labor market by raising salaries. Military salaries vary widely and are determined by Congress.
Across the country, fewer people are familiar with the military. Many do not know anyone who served and do not have bases in their regions. As political and cultural divisions over race, abortion, vaccines and other issues tear through the nation, trust in the government — including the military — has declined.
At the same time, only about 23% of young adults are physically, mentally and morally qualified to serve without receiving some type of waiver. Moral behavior issues include drug use, gang ties or a criminal record.
“We look at it as the toughest recruiting environment that we’ve had in decades,” said Rear Adm. Lex Walker, who heads Navy Recruiting Command. “Companies are also offering great pay, they’re offering sign-on bonuses, help with college. They’re offering many of the same benefits the Navy has historically used to recruit.”
One short-term solution is money. The Air Force and Navy commanders both said they had to request more money for bonuses this year as they began to see the recruiting struggle worsen.
For the first time in a decade, the Air Force approved two rounds of additional bonuses this budget year. Last October the service budgeted $17.5 million for enlistment bonuses, but in April service leaders added another $14 million, and in July they put in $7 million more.
The Navy, said Walker, has also increased bonuses by about $100 million. It also has also relaxed some restrictions to make it possible to enlist some who may not have qualified before. He said the Navy expanded its waiver policy for some prior marijuana use and for tattoos — allowing recruits to have visible ones in more places, such as the neck. A new pilot program allows single parents with up to two children over a year old to seek a waiver to enlist as long as the recruits have someone who can care for the children in case of a deployment.
The recruiting officials also said it’s crucial to increase the public’s awareness of the military and the benefits available for serving. They said recruiters and all members of the military need to get out into their communities, connect with people and tell their stories.
Air Force Sgt. Eric Way did just that at the Regal Cinema in Waterford, Connecticut, during the premiere of “Top Gun: Maverick.” Standing in the lobby, surrounded by Air Force swag and banners, he captured the attention of a 22-year-old from Old Lyme, who later told him the movie convinced him that he should enlist.
Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Gervacio Maldonado, who helped organize the New England recruiting campaign centered on the movie’s premiere, said recruiters spoke to the young man before the film and gave him social media information to contact them later.
It worked. The man has already done his first interview.
Maldonado said the man later told a recruiter that he had been debating the enlistment idea for some time and said that “after watching the movie, that was my tipping point and I want to start the process.”
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Kristyn Harris is one of the most celebrated performers on the Western music scene.
The 28-year-old Texas singer-songwriter was named International Western Music Association entertainer of the year four consecutive years (2016-2019) and has been honored as IWMA female performer of the year five times. In 2021, her CD, “A Place to Land,” was awarded the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum’s prestigious Wrangler Award for outstanding traditional Western album.
But none of that may have come to pass if it had not been for horses and old singing-cowboy movies.
“I grew up on small farm,” Harris said during a phone interview from her home in Burleson, Texas. “My family was not musical. They played classic country music on the radio.”
The family kept dairy cows and chickens, so Harris grew up milking and gathering eggs. But she loved horses and got her first when she was 11.
“Because I had horses, I started watching those old black-and-white Western movies on TV, Roy Rogers and Gene Autry,” she said. “That’s initially where I heard Western music.”
It was enough to get her hooked and blaze her trail in the world. By the time she was 14, she was singing and playing guitar. Harris has pursued a variety of musical styles through the years, but mostly Western and Western swing. She can yodel the spots off an Appaloosa horse.
At 7 p.m. Saturday, she will be the headliner at a National Day of the Cowboy program at the Best Western Plus Rio Grande, 1015 Rio Grande Blvd. NW.
Harris has written more than a few cowboy songs in her blossoming career, but, considering her ongoing affection for horses, her choice of a favorite may seem odd. It’s “The Mule Song.”
Now I ain’t sayin’ I’ll be tradin’ horses in
But if I could have both now would it be a sin
’cause when I’m low and need to go where the air is thin
Here’s a clue for you, I need a mule.
“It was the first song I wrote in a minor key,” Harris said. “It’s kind of quirky, kind of fun to sing. And I always get a good reaction to that one.” | https://www.abqjournal.com/2517818/singersongwriter-credits-her-musical-path-to-growing-up-with-horses.html | 2022-07-20T23:51:40Z | https://www.abqjournal.com/2517818/singersongwriter-credits-her-musical-path-to-growing-up-with-horses.html | false |
Sarina Wiegman acknowledges 'crazy day and crazy game' after FINALLY testing negative for Covid just hours before England came from behind to beat Spain
- England manager Sarina Wiegman described her side's semi-final win as 'crazy'
- England came from behind to beat Spain 2-1 in extra time on Wednesday
- There were doubts of whether Wiegman would be on the touchline for the game
- She had been suffering with Covid, but tested negative just hours before game
Sarina Wiegman hailed England’s ‘crazy’ day after her side came from behind to beat Spain 2-1 in extra-time on the day she recovered from Covid-19 to return to the touchline.
It was touch and go and whether Wiegman would be negative in time for the game. She travelled to Brighton separately from the team and at 5pm on Wednesday, it was confirmed she was no longer positive.
And goals from Ella Toone and an extra-time rocket from Georgia Stanway, after Esther Gonzalez had put Spain ahead in the 54th minute, ensured it was a happy return for the manager.
Sarina Wiegman was back on the England touchline after recently struggling with Covid
The England manager embraced with her staff at full time as players ran onto the pitch
England came from behind and were just six minutes away from being knocked out
‘I was still waiting on this tiny little negative test. On Monday it looked pretty good. This morning I was ready to go but I still had to wait. Finally I was told I could go.
'We didn’t expect an easy game, I am so incredibly happy.
‘I think I went a little crazy [at full-time], I was so happy. I tried to stay calm but this was so close and such a game that could go both ways all the time.
‘It was just a crazy day and a crazy game. I think [it was] a game of such a high level. I think everyone who watched this game was really entertained.
‘The crowd was incredible. It could have gone both sides because both teams wanted to win and play well.
'We know Spain is very good in the possession game so that was hard for us to press that ball and to stay compact but we had moments in the game too that we were good on the ball.
Wiegman tested negative for Covid just hours before kick off and was able to attend the game
England gathered in a huddle after the game, and listened to a team talk led by Wiegman
‘In terms of a test and a setback and how we came back, we stuck to it with being together as a team trying to score. Plan B was also [used for] a couple of minutes in and then we scored. Then we went back.
'I’m so proud of the teams. I think it is just a really big commercial for women’s football.’
England were the bookies’ favourites going into the quarter-finals but were pushed to the end by Spain, who had been tipped to win this tournament before losing two of their best players in Alexia Putellas and Jenni Hermoso.
Ella Toone (centre) levelled things up for England in the 84th minute from close range
Georgia Stanway (right) scored a fantastic winner in extra time to see England through
‘Ahead of this tournament we said “this tournament is so strong, there are so many countries that are really, really good.” That’s what we showed tonight, it could go both sides.
'That’s so exciting about the game because you really want competitive games.
'I’m so happy we won, but it was really, really close.
‘Today showed that in this stadium, what the fans did for us. That was really a home advantage. I think it really helped the players.’ | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11033797/England-manager-Sarina-Wiegman-acknowledges-crazy-day-crazy-game-Three-Lions-beat-Spain.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-07-20T23:56:29Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11033797/England-manager-Sarina-Wiegman-acknowledges-crazy-day-crazy-game-Three-Lions-beat-Spain.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | false |
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Berkeley police said they were looking for the driver of a big rig truck who struck and damaged an Interstate 80 overpass on Wednesday.
The collision happened around 10:45 a.m. when a blue big rig hauling an excavator hit an east-side section of a crossing under the Interstate 80 eastbound on Gilman Street.
Police said they considered the crash a hit-and-run after the driver of the big rig backed up after the collision and drove away.
Caltrans said that the overpass was safe to travel but crews were inspecting it for damage.
No injuries were reported as a result of the crash. | https://www.sfchronicle.com/eastbay/article/Police-searching-for-big-rig-driver-who-damaged-17318297.php | 2022-07-20T23:58:02Z | https://www.sfchronicle.com/eastbay/article/Police-searching-for-big-rig-driver-who-damaged-17318297.php | true |
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — SkyWater Technology plans to build a $1.8 million semiconductor manufacturing and research center adjacent to Purdue University’s main campus that’s expected to create 750 new jobs within five years of its opening.
Bloomington, Minnesota-based SkyWater announced plans Wednesday to build the 600,000-square-foot plant at Purdue’s Discovery Park District, a 400-acre, mixed-use development is adjacent to the West Lafayette campus.
Officials say the project will house advanced next-generation fabrication facilities and allow SkyWater to respond to increasing customer demand for access to domestic development, manufacturing and advanced packaging for microelectronics.
The plant will depend on SkyWater receiving federal funds. | https://www.wane.com/news/indiana/1-8b-semiconductor-plant-planned-next-to-purdues-campus/ | 2022-07-20T23:59:31Z | https://www.wane.com/news/indiana/1-8b-semiconductor-plant-planned-next-to-purdues-campus/ | true |
NEW YORK, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This press release provides shareholders of Cohen & Steers Closed-End Opportunity Fund, Inc. (NYSE: FOF) (the "Fund") with information regarding the sources of the distribution to be paid on July 29, 2022 and cumulative distributions paid fiscal year-to-date.
In December 2021, the Fund implemented a managed distribution policy in accordance with exemptive relief issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission. The managed distribution policy seeks to deliver the Fund's long-term total return potential through regular monthly distributions declared at a fixed rate per common share. The policy gives the Fund greater flexibility to realize long-term capital gains throughout the year and to distribute those gains on a regular monthly basis to shareholders. The Board of Directors of the Fund may amend, terminate or suspend the managed distribution policy at any time, which could have an adverse effect on the market price of the Fund's shares.
The Fund's monthly distributions may include long-term capital gains, short-term capital gains, net investment income and/or return of capital for federal income tax purposes. Return of capital includes distributions paid by the Fund in excess of its net investment income and net realized capital gains and such excess is distributed from the Fund's assets. A return of capital is not taxable; rather, it reduces a shareholder's tax basis in his or her shares of the Fund. The amount of monthly distributions may vary depending on a number of factors, including changes in portfolio and market conditions.
At the time of each monthly distribution, information will be posted to cohenandsteers.com and mailed to shareholders in a concurrent notice. However, this information may change at the end of the year because the final tax characteristics of the Fund's distributions cannot be determined with certainty until after the end of the calendar year. Final tax characteristics of all of the Fund's distributions will be provided on Form 1099-DIV, which is mailed after the close of the calendar year.
The following table sets forth the estimated amounts of the current distribution and the cumulative distributions paid this fiscal year-to-date from the sources indicated. All amounts are expressed per common share.
You should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of this distribution or from the terms of the Fund's managed distribution policy. The Fund estimates that it has distributed more than its income and capital gains; therefore, a portion of your distribution may be a return of capital. A return of capital may occur, for example, when some or all of the money that you invested in the Fund is paid back to you. A return of capital distribution does not necessarily reflect the Fund's investment performance and should not be confused with 'yield' or 'income'. The amounts and sources of distributions reported in this Notice are only estimates, are likely to change over time, and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for accounting and tax reporting purposes will depend upon the Fund's investment experience during the remainder of its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. The amounts and sources of distributions year-to-date may be subject to additional adjustments.
*THE FUND WILL SEND YOU A FORM 1099-DIV FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR THAT WILL TELL YOU HOW TO REPORT THESE DISTRIBUTIONS FOR FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURPOSES
The Fund's Year-to-date Cumulative Total Return for fiscal year 2022 (January 1, 2022 through June 30, 2022) is set forth below. Shareholders should take note of the relationship between the Year-to-date Cumulative Total Return with the Fund's Cumulative Distribution Rate for 2022. In addition, the Fund's Average Annual Total Return for the five-year period ending June 30, 2022 is set forth below. Shareholders should note the relationship between the Average Annual Total Return with the Fund's Current Annualized Distribution Rate for 2022. The performance and distribution rate information disclosed in the table is based on the Fund's net asset value per share (NAV). The Fund's NAV is calculated as the total market value of all the securities and other assets held by the Fund minus the total liabilities, divided by the total number of shares outstanding. While NAV performance may be indicative of the Fund's investment performance, it does not measure the value of a shareholder's individual investment in the Fund. The value of a shareholder's investment in the Fund is determined by the Fund's market price, which is based on the supply and demand for the Fund's shares in the open market.
Fund Performance and Distribution Rate Information:
Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expense of the Fund carefully before investing. You can obtain the Fund's most recent periodic reports, when available, and other regulatory filings by contacting your financial advisor or visiting cohenandsteers.com. These reports and other filings can be found on the Securities and Exchange Commission's EDGAR Database. You should read these reports and other filings carefully before investing.
Shareholders should not use the information provided here in preparing their tax returns. Shareholders will receive a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year indicating how to report Fund distributions for federal income tax purposes.
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About Cohen & Steers. Cohen & Steers is a leading global investment manager specializing in real assets and alternative income, including real estate, preferred securities, infrastructure, resource equities, commodities, as well as multi-strategy solutions. Founded in 1986, the firm is headquartered in New York City, with offices in London, Dublin, Hong Kong, and Tokyo.
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Accordingly, there are or will be important factors that could cause actual outcomes or results to differ materially from those indicated in these statements. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.
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LOS ANGELES, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP announced today that Co-Managing Partner Randall Leff and Partner Geoffrey Gold have been recognized for their accomplishments as leading attorneys within the Los Angeles business community and named to the Los Angeles Business Journal's annual list "2022 Leaders of Influence: Litigators & Trial Lawyers." The publication notes that litigators are a "special breed of attorney" because they need to "transcend expert comprehension of the legal system."
Recently named a "Legal Visionary" by the Los Angeles Times, Leff has more than 30 years resolving "bet the company" business disputes in both state and federal court. The feature reports, "His clients value his consistently customized, high-quality legal services with his signature enthusiasm, creativity, and passion." The feature continues by mentioning that Leff has built his reputation "by developing innovative strategies that recognize the relationship between the immediate legal and the long-term goals of the business." By working collaboratively with his clients, Leff is able to "solve problems creatively and minimize the impact of litigation."
Leff currently serves on the Executive Committee of Geneva Group International (GGI), an international group of attorneys and consultants. Through his participation in GGI, Leff has been representing domestic and international businesses in both litigation and transactional matters throughout the United States.
Gold is a trial lawyer specializing in business and real estate matters. According to the publication, his clients appreciate his "ability and proven track record in obtaining significant arbitration awards, favorable mediation results and settlements, grants of summary judgment and trial victories while keeping costs under control." The feature continues noting Gold "frequently acts as outside general counsel for small and medium size business clients and special counsel for large companies" using his "expertise in working with developing businesses and assisting individual and corporate clients with their everyday legal affairs." Gold has substantial experience negotiating, documenting and closing difficult real estate transactions, and counseling clients on how not only to win, but to avoid litigation.
Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP is a full-service firm that provides a broad range of business-related legal services including corporate law; litigation; intellectual property & technology law; real estate transactions and finance; construction & environmental law; tax planning and controversies; employment law; health care law; bankruptcy, receivership and reorganization; and estate planning. For more information, visit http://www.ecjlaw.com/
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No shift on climate target: PM
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he is open to "sensible" changes to the government's climate reform, but will not buckle under pressure from the Greens to increase reduction targets.
Mr Albanese said he was not open to lifting targets at all, even if it would guarantee support from the Greens to enshrine it into law.
"We're happy to consider any sensible amendments that can improve legislation," he told ABC radio on Thursday.
"Can I tell you what we're not happy to do, to be very clear, is to change the issue that we have a mandate for, which is 43 per cent reduction by 2030 and net zero by 2050."
Mr Albanese defended his government's position in refusing to budge on the target, saying the Australian people gave his party the mandate.
The Albanese government promised a 43 per cent emissions reduction target by 2030 during the federal election.
"We announced it at the beginning of December, more than five months before the election, and that is what the Australian public expect us to support," he said.
"I've seen the movie, whereby you have a government that says one thing before an election and something different afterwards and I know how it ends, badly.
"It ends with a decade of inaction, which is what happened during the last decade."
Greens Leader Adam Bandt is set to begin negotiations with the government on its climate bill.
Labor holds 26 seats of the 76 in the Senate, short of the 39 votes needed for a majority. | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/aap/article-11033877/No-shift-climate-target-PM.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-07-21T00:05:45Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/aap/article-11033877/No-shift-climate-target-PM.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | false |
US to send more rocket systems to Ukraine, Moscow signals wider war aims
US military personnel stand by a M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (Himars) during Saudi Arabia's first World Defense Show in March 2022 -- Washington is sending four more Himars to Ukraine
The United States on Wednesday promised to send more precision rocket systems to Kyiv, soon after Moscow signaled it was aiming to seize more Ukrainian territory beyond the eastern industrial region of Donbas.
The announcement came as the European Commission called on EU members to slash demand for natural gas to relieve dependence on Russian energy and the bloc agreed an embargo on Russian gold imports, measures that Kyiv nevertheless dismissed as insufficient.
Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin said Washington would send four more M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (Himars), which have notably boosted Kyiv's capabilities on the battlefield in recent weeks by allowing Ukrainian forces to hit Russian targets from long distances.
"Ukraine needs the firepower and the ammunition to withstand this barrage and to strike back," Austin told reporters, adding that the new shipment would bring the total of US Himars sent to Kyiv to 16.
Hours earlier, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said in an interview that Moscow's military was no longer only focused on wresting control of the east Ukraine regions of Lugansk and Donetsk, which have been partially controlled by pro-Moscow rebels for years.
"The geography is different now. It is not only about the DNR and LNR, but also the Kherson region, the Zaporizhzhia region and a number of other territories," he explained to state media.
On Tuesday, the United States said Russia was "beginning to roll out a version of what you could call an annexation playbook" -- citing the same areas mentioned by Lavrov.
A view of the destroyed Fabrika shopping mall in the southern city of Kherson on July 20, 2022
Russian forces, since invading Ukraine on February 24, have steadily advanced into each of those regions, wreaking destruction as they captured key cities and met fierce Ukrainian resistance.
In recent weeks, they have also hit Ukrainian civilian targets in cities and towns far away from the frontline, leaving scores of civilians dead, in what Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called a terror campaign.
- 'Russian terror must lose' -
Ukrainian First Lady Olena Zelenska speaks to members of the US Congress about Russia's invasion of Ukraine
In an emotional speech before the US Congress on Wednesday, Ukrainian First Lady Olena Zelenska described the suffering of millions of Ukrainian parents and children, and asked Washington for air-defence systems to fend off Russian missiles.
Zelenska, stepping into a more public role after staying sheltered in the first weeks of the war, displayed images of children who were killed or maimed by Russia, including a four-year-old killed by a strike in the city of Vinnytsia.
Photos of her blood-spattered pink stroller and footage of her final moments went viral on social media.
"Help us to stop this terror against Ukrainians," Zelenska said.
Later in the day, Zelensky expressed hope that Kyiv's pleas for anti-missile systems would be heard, saying: " I hope the answers to our requests won't be long in coming."
- Western arms a 'direct threat' to Russia -
The steady progress of Russian troops in the east has come after Moscow's forces failed early in the invasion to capture the capital Kyiv and were pushed back from Ukraine's second city Kharkiv.
But Russian artillery has pursued an almost constant shelling campaign on Kharkiv, and strikes on Wednesday killed three people, local officials said.
"There was a 13-year-old boy among them," the regional governor Oleg Synegubov said in a statement on social media.
AFP journalists saw a man in shock kneeling over the body, which was covered by a blue sweatshirt and surrounded by shards of broken glass.
A relative kneels by the body of a teenager who died in a Russian missile strike at a bus stop in Kharkiv
While the brunt of recent fighting in Ukraine has focused on Donbas, a Ukrainian counter-offensive in the south has slowly clawed back some Russian-held territory, thanks in large part to Western-supplied long-range artillery.
Lavrov said that Western arms deliveries to Ukraine had been a factor in Moscow's decision to focus beyond the east and said its ambitions could expand even more if the shipments continued.
"We cannot allow the part of Ukraine that Zelensky will control or whoever replaces him to have weapons that will pose a direct threat to our territory and the territory of those republics that have declared their independence," Lavrov said, referring to Donetsk and Lugansk.
- Emergency energy plans -
Russian invasion of Ukraine
Lavrov also dismissed the idea of further peace talks with Ukraine, claiming that earlier rounds showed Kyiv was unwilling to negotiate in "earnest".
"It doesn't make any sense in the current situation," he told state media.
Russian and Ukrainian delegations are nevertheless expected in Istanbul in the coming days for more talks on unblocking Ukraine's Black Sea grain exports.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Wednesday he hoped an agreement could be formulated "this week".
The West has responded to Russia's invasion with several packages of damaging sanctions, which in turn has seen Russia cut natural gas supplies to the bloc, spurring a supply and cost crisis.
In its latest package of penalties Wednesday, the EU targeted gold exports and froze assets at Russia's largest bank Sberbank.
And Brussels also asked EU members to reduce demand for natural gas by 15 percent in order to limit supplies from Russia, which last year accounted for 40 percent of EU's imports.
Zelensky however criticized those measures as inadequate, saying in his address: "Russia must pay a much higher price for this war, which would force it to seek peace."
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“It’s a miracle.”: Girlfriend says motorcyclist hit by erratic driver on I-29 to make a full recovery
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - His family says it’s a miracle.
After being hit by a pickup going nearly 100 mph on the interstate Tuesday, a Horace motorcyclist is expected to make a full recovery, according to his loved ones.
34-year-old Eric O’Meara was driving southbound on I-29 just before 5 p.m. on July 19 when witnesses watched helplessly from their front seats as a pickup weaved in and out of interstate traffic. The pickup then hit O’Meara from behind which slammed him to the ground. Officials say the driver, 28-year-old Maichael Yousa sped off.
Yousa would then go on a 30-minute rampage across town. Officials say he fled the scene of the hit-and-run to his south Fargo apartment where witnesses say they watched as Yousa sprayed several rounds of bullets from the patio of his third floor unit. Officials say Yousa fled once again, getting in two more crashes before stopping on the interstate and firing rounds at a North Dakota State Trooper. The trooper, now identified as Miles Rhonemus, returned fire and hit Yousa twice in the arm. Yousa was treated at a local hospital and now sits behind bars at the Cass County Jail.
Meanwhile, O’Meara remains in the ICU on a ventilator, slowly recovering from his injuries.
Heather Brouillet says she and O’Meara have been together for more than 10 years, and says he can be easily described in four words: Life of the party.
“Eric is the kind of person who likes to talk to everybody, meet everybody, makes friends with everybody. He’s always the person that will light up a room when he walks in,” she said.
Eric is also a friend to many which is why Brouillet says when he wasn’t answering her calls or texts Tuesday evening she wasn’t worried. She says that’s not unlike him.
“Not until the troopers pulled up, then I knew. I was just hoping they weren’t going to tell me he was dead,” Brouillet said. “Your mind just races. A million thoughts go through your head.”
Despite not wearing a helmet and the deadly speeds, Brouillet says O’Meara only suffered a few broken ribs, road rash and what doctors say is a severe concussion.
“Not even a skull fracture; It’s pretty incredible. Very, very, very lucky,” she said.
And that good energy is what Brouillet says she’s holding onto. She says while she knows she has every right to hate the man who landed the love of her life in a hospital bed, she says it’s just not worth it.
“You just cant understand people’s anger in the world sometimes. And there’s no point in me being angry at him. That’s not going to solve anything. He’ll have his day in court and that’s all we can hope for,” she said.
Brouillet says O’Meara is expected to be taken off a ventilator by Wednesday, and could get out of the hospital as early as the end of this week.
A GoFundMe has been set up for O’Meara to help with his medical bills. You can find it by clicking here.
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WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — The mayor of Highland Park, Illinois, where a gunman opened fire at a Fourth of July parade, testified before Congress Wednesday to call for a ban on assault weapons.
Nancy Rotering said she will “be haunted forever” by the shooting that killed seven people and injured dozens more.
“We were screaming, ‘Run! Shooter!'” she recalled. “Less than a minute is all it took for a person with an assault weapon to shoot 83 rounds into a crowd, forever changing so many lives.”
She and Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill, said a ban on assault-style weapons could help prevent future shootings. Duckworth, a veteran of the Iraq War, said assault weapons belong only on the battlefield.
“We don’t have to live this way,” Duckworth said. “We can still hunt, we can still have an armed citizenry. We can do all of that … without weapons of war.”
Republicans argue a ban would not stop killings and would instead only stop law-abiding citizens from protecting themselves “against the horrible spike in violent crime that began two years ago,” Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, said.
He and fellow Republicans say Democrats ought to focus their attention on improving mental health.
“We can’t keep seeing shooter after shooter follow the same predictable path and nobody does anything about it,” Grassley said.
Congress recently passed gun safety legislation putting millions toward that effort, but Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., said he will also keep pushing for the assault weapons ban. House Democrats are planning to vote on such a ban, but it’s unclear when or if the Senate may do the same.
“I voted for the first assault weapons ban. I’ll do it again,” Durbin said. “America must do better.” | https://www.cenlanow.com/washington-dc/highland-park-mayor-calls-for-assault-weapons-ban/ | 2022-07-21T00:06:37Z | https://www.cenlanow.com/washington-dc/highland-park-mayor-calls-for-assault-weapons-ban/ | true |
CHARLESTON — A man got the maximum sentence Wednesday for the 2020 killing of a Charleston police officer.
Kanawha Circuit Judge Jennifer Bailey sentenced Joshua Phillips to a determinant term of 40 years in prison.
A jury last month convicted Phillips of second-degree murder for killing Charleston Patrolman Cassie Johnson in December 2020 as she responded to a parking complaint call on Garrison Avenue.
“You ended her life just as you live your life, with no respect or regard for lawful society or for those who have committed their lives to enforce those laws, to protect peaceful, law-abiding citizens from those who chose the lifestyle that you’ve lived for your choices,” Bailey said before sentencing Phillips.
Phillips will also serve six months for his conviction of simple possession of the medication Klonopin. That sentence will be served consecutively to the 40-year prison term. Phillips was ordered to pay $8,000 in restitution.
Witness testimony during the trial indicated Phillips illegally parked his vehicle while he went inside a house on Garrison Avenue to purchase pills. Johnson responded to the parking complaint and the two eventually got into a physical altercation during which the man shot Johnson in the neck. Phillips was shot twice in the altercation.
Phillips’ defense attorney John Sullivan on Wednesday asked that he serve home incarceration for the murder, an outcome Sullivan said Phillips acknowledged was "a lot to ask for" given the murder conviction.
Addressing the court, Phillips apologized "for the grief I've caused."
"I apologize for my actions causing the death of Cassie Johnson," he said. "If I could change what happened or trade places with her, I would."
Assistant Kanawha County Prosecutor Don Morris argued that a sentence of home confinement would be “inappropriate.” He asked Bailey for the maximum sentence of 40 years.
“This man killed a 28-year-old police officer because he didn't want to go to jail because he had a little bit of dope in his pocket,” Morris said. “A man who probably would have been bonded out when he went to magistrate court, probably never would have seen the jail, your honor, because during COVID very few people went to jail unless they committed an extremely serious crime.
“He would have gotten to magistrate court and before Cassie Johnson would have finished the paperwork he would have been out, and yet he took her life,” Morris said. “Justice demands the state ask this court to give him the maximum sentence, to run those sentences consecutively.”
Speaking to the court about the effect her daughter’s death has had on her life, Sheryl Johnson told the court Cassie was living her “ultimate dream” of being a Charleston police officer.
“She loved her job and worked hard to be good at it all the way to her last breath at 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020,” Sheryl Johnson said. "She was a hero. Even in death, she gave the ultimate gift by donating her organs so others could live.”
Cassie Johnson will live on forever in the hearts and minds of all who knew and loved her, Sheryl Johnson said.
“You will be forgotten when the cell door slams shut,” Johnson said, addressing Phillips. “I could sit here and tell you ‘I hate you’ and ‘I wish you were dead.’ But you're not worth my time. From this day forward, you're the dirt under my feet, and I can clean my shoes.”
Sheryl Johnson expressed disappointment in the jury’s verdict of second-degree murder. Prosecutors had charged him with first-degree murder. Johnson said the sentence showed “sheer disrespect” to police officers.
“My hope for Mr. Phillips is that every day left in your miserable life you see a beautiful Cassie’s face and vividly remember how you threw your pitiful life away for 63 pills,” she said. “You intentionally murdered a beautiful person for 63 pills.”
Johnson added that she forgives Phillips so that she can be forgiven and one day see her daughter again.
Cassie Johnson’s sister, Chelsea, and best friend, Erin Simon, also spoke about the effect Johnson’s death had on their lives.
“She was single-handedly one of the best people I've ever known,” Chelsea Johnson said of her younger sister. “She had a huge heart, a big personality, a smile that could brighten the darkest room and a laugh that was unlike any other. I could take time to tell you all the amazing things that she could do, but I'll just tell you what she did the best, and that was love.
"Cassie loved her family, her friends, her animals, her brothers and sisters at the Charleston Police Department and her community," she said.
Chelsea Johnson said Phillips “ruined her life.” After her sister’s death, she doesn’t sleep much, suffers from anxiety over things that did not formerly bother her, and has a “hatred” in her heart that she’s never felt before that’s incompatible with who she is as a person.
“It's a daily fight and mental strain every day between hating the person who murdered my sister and the way that I was raised is the right thing to do,” she said. “How one person can bring so much pain to so many people, I'll never understand.”
Speaking to reporters after the hearing, Phillips' mother, Deloris Phillips, said the trial was unfair and should not have been held in Kanawha County. She said she would appeal the sentence.
In a joint statement Wednesday afternoon, Charleston Mayor Amy Goodwin and Police Chief Tyke Hunt said the sentence will hopefully bring closure to Johnson’s family, friends, fellow police officers and the entire Charleston community.
“This has been a long and painful process, but all along we have maintained faith and trust in the justice system, and today is no exception,” the statement reads. “Our job now is to continue to honor the legacy of our fallen sister and work to live up to the high standards Cassie set as a Charleston police officer. We will never forget the passion and honor Cassie brought to her job protecting Charleston, and we promise to strive every day to live up to those expectations.” | https://www.herald-dispatch.com/news/phillips-gets-40-years-for-charleston-officer-s-shooting-death/article_b070e368-a160-5f19-bf11-0f26ca211867.html | 2022-07-21T00:08:19Z | https://www.herald-dispatch.com/news/phillips-gets-40-years-for-charleston-officer-s-shooting-death/article_b070e368-a160-5f19-bf11-0f26ca211867.html | true |
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HORN LAKE, Miss. (AP) — Police in north Mississippi shot and killed a Tennessee woman Wednesday after officers said she led them on a car chase and then pointed a gun at them.
WREG-TV reported that the DeSoto County coroner identified the woman killed in Horn Lake, Mississippi, as 39-year-old Molka Horton of Memphis, Tennessee. Her body was being sent to the Mississippi medical examiner’s office for an autopsy.
The incident began at about 1:35 a.m. Wednesday after police tried to pull over a Jeep Cherokee but the driver kept going. Police said they tried several times to stop the vehicle and put out spike strips that flattened the tires.
When the vehicle finally stopped, police said the driver got out holding a revolver and pointed it at officers, which led to an officer firing at the driver. Horton died at the scene.
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is looking into what happened, as it does with all shootings involving law enforcement officers in the state. The Horn Lake police chief said four officers were put on administrative leave.
Police did not immediately say why they tried to conduct the initial traffic stop or why the woman might have evaded officers. | https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/Police-in-Mississippi-shoot-Tennessee-woman-to-17318370.php | 2022-07-21T00:17:00Z | https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/Police-in-Mississippi-shoot-Tennessee-woman-to-17318370.php | true |
Ukraine war, higher rates to limit growth in developing Asia - ADB
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MANILA, July 21 (Reuters) - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Thursday slashed its growth forecasts for developing Asia for this year and next, reflecting the economic fallout from Russia's war in Ukraine and aggressive tightening by global central banks to tame inflation.
Also contributing to its weaker growth forecasts was a sharper-than-expected deceleration in China prompted by its lingering COVID-19 lockdowns, the ADB said in a supplement to its Asian Development Outlook report.
Downgrading its 2022 forecast for a third time, the ADB said it now expects the bloc's combined economy, which includes China and India, to expand 4.6%, slower than its 5.2% projection in April.
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"Risks to developing Asia's economic outlook remain elevated and mainly associated with external factors," the ADB said, citing a substantial slowdown in global growth, the U.S. Federal Reserve's aggressive tightening, and surge in commodity prices.
For 2023, the region is forecast to grow 5.2%, down slightly from its earlier forecast of 5.3%, the ADB said.
"From within the region, downside risks could arise from the potentially lingering effects on supply chains from (China's) latest round of lockdowns and the country's growth slowdown, which could hinder developing Asia's growth momentum," the multilateral lending organisation said.
China's economy will likely expand 4.0% this year, the ADB said, a drop of 1 percentage point from its April forecast, but will recover lost ground in 2023 with growth seen at 4.8%.
The growth outlook for the sub-regions was mixed, with Southeast Asia, Central Asia and the Pacific expected to grow faster than initially projected, while South Asia was forecast to expand more slowly due to the economic crisis in Sri Lanka and high inflation in India.
The ADB chopped its growth forecast for South Asia to 6.5% from 7.0% this year and to 7.1% from 7.4% in 2023.
With soaring inflation gripping much of the world, the ADB upgraded its inflation forecasts for this year and next to 4.2% and 3.5 % from 3.7% and 3.1%, respectively.
"Inflation pressures in the region, are however, less than elsewhere in the world," the ADB said.
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NEW YORK, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This press release provides shareholders of Cohen & Steers Limited Duration Preferred and Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE: LDP) (the "Fund") with information regarding the sources of the distribution to be paid on July 29, 2022 and cumulative distributions paid fiscal year-to-date.
In December 2016, the Fund implemented a managed distribution policy in accordance with exemptive relief issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission. The managed distribution policy seeks to deliver the Fund's long-term total return potential through regular monthly distributions declared at a fixed rate per common share. The policy gives the Fund greater flexibility to realize long-term capital gains throughout the year and to distribute those gains on a regular monthly basis to shareholders. The Board of Directors of the Fund may amend, terminate or suspend the managed distribution policy at any time, which could have an adverse effect on the market price of the Fund's shares.
The Fund's monthly distributions may include long-term capital gains, short-term capital gains, net investment income and/or return of capital for federal income tax purposes. Return of capital includes distributions paid by the Fund in excess of its net investment income and net realized capital gains and such excess is distributed from the Fund's assets. A return of capital is not taxable; rather, it reduces a shareholder's tax basis in his or her shares of the Fund. The amount of monthly distributions may vary depending on a number of factors, including changes in portfolio and market conditions.
At the time of each monthly distribution, information will be posted to cohenandsteers.com and mailed to shareholders in a concurrent notice. However, this information may change at the end of the year because the final tax characteristics of the Fund's distributions cannot be determined with certainty until after the end of the calendar year. Final tax characteristics of all of the Fund's distributions will be provided on Form 1099-DIV, which is mailed after the close of the calendar year.
The following table sets forth the estimated amounts of the current distribution and the cumulative distributions paid this fiscal year-to-date from the sources indicated. All amounts are expressed per common share.
You should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of this distribution or from the terms of the Fund's managed distribution policy. The Fund estimates that it has distributed more than its income and capital gains; therefore, a portion of your distribution may be a return of capital. A return of capital may occur, for example, when some or all of the money that you invested in the Fund is paid back to you. A return of capital distribution does not necessarily reflect the Fund's investment performance and should not be confused with 'yield' or 'income'. The amounts and sources of distributions reported in this Notice are only estimates, are likely to change over time, and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for accounting and tax reporting purposes will depend upon the Fund's investment experience during the remainder of its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. The amounts and sources of distributions year-to-date may be subject to additional adjustments.
*THE FUND WILL SEND YOU A FORM 1099-DIV FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR THAT WILL TELL YOU HOW TO REPORT THESE DISTRIBUTIONS FOR FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURPOSES
The Fund's Year-to-date Cumulative Total Return for fiscal year 2022 (January 1, 2022 through June 30, 2022) is set forth below. Shareholders should take note of the relationship between the Year-to-date Cumulative Total Return with the Fund's Cumulative Distribution Rate for 2022. In addition, the Fund's Average Annual Total Return for the five-year period ending June 30, 2022 is set forth below. Shareholders should note the relationship between the Average Annual Total Return with the Fund's Current Annualized Distribution Rate for 2022. The performance and distribution rate information disclosed in the table is based on the Fund's net asset value per share (NAV). The Fund's NAV is calculated as the total market value of all the securities and other assets held by the Fund minus the total liabilities, divided by the total number of shares outstanding. While NAV performance may be indicative of the Fund's investment performance, it does not measure the value of a shareholder's individual investment in the Fund. The value of a shareholder's investment in the Fund is determined by the Fund's market price, which is based on the supply and demand for the Fund's shares in the open market.
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Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expense of the Fund carefully before investing. You can obtain the Fund's most recent periodic reports, when available, and other regulatory filings by contacting your financial advisor or visiting cohenandsteers.com. These reports and other filings can be found on the Securities and Exchange Commission's EDGAR Database. You should read these reports and other filings carefully before investing.
Shareholders should not use the information provided here in preparing their tax returns. Shareholders will receive a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year indicating how to report Fund distributions for federal income tax purposes.
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About Cohen & Steers. Cohen & Steers is a leading global investment manager specializing in real assets and alternative income, including real estate, preferred securities, infrastructure, resource equities, commodities, as well as multi-strategy solutions. Founded in 1986, the firm is headquartered in New York City, with offices in London, Dublin, Hong Kong, and Tokyo.
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Red Chris Production and Exploration Update
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Imperial Metals Corporation (the “Company”) (TSX:III) reports Red Chris metal production (100%) for the second quarter of 2022 was 22.0 million pounds copper and 19,540 ounces gold, up 65% and 62% respectively from the 13.3 million pounds copper and 12,088 ounces gold produced during the first quarter of 2022.
The improved production was a result of higher throughput (2.6 million tonnes versus 2.0 million tonnes), higher head grades (0.48% copper and 0.39 g/t gold compared to 0.41% copper and 0.36g/t gold) and higher recoveries (80.5% copper and 60.6% gold versus 72.6% copper and 51.9% gold) in the first quarter.
Imperial’s 30% portion of the second quarter production was 6.6 million pounds copper and 5,862 ounces gold.
Exploration Update
Exploration drilling at the East Ridge zone continues to define and expand the high grade mineralization which remains open to the east and depth. An additional 32 holes were completed during the quarter for a total of 30,482 metres. All exploration holes intersected mineralization. Five dedicated geotechnical holes were also drilled. The East Ridge mineralized corridor (>0.4% copper and >0.4 g/t gold) extends over 900 metres long, up to 1,000 metres high and 125 metres wide, with higher grade (>0.8% copper and >0.8 g/t gold) in several smaller pods over an area 500 metres high, 400 metres long and 100 metres wide.
An Exploration Target has been defined for East Ridge. The Exploration Target ranges from a lower tonnage of approximately 170 million tonnes at 0.5% copper and 0.5 g/t gold containing 2.0 billion pounds copper and 2.8 million ounces gold to an upper tonnage of approximately 300 million tonnes at 0.4% copper and 0.4 g/t gold containing 2.9 billion pounds copper and 4.3 million ounces gold. The grades and tonnages are estimates based on continuity of mineralization defined by exploration diamond drilling results (previously reported including relevant sections and plans) with the lower range estimate in the area having a nominal drill hole spacing of 100 metres by 100 metres and the upper range estimate extended into the area with a nominal drill hole spacing of 100 metres by 200 metres.
The East Ridge Exploration Target is outside of the current Mineral Resource estimate. The potential tonnage and grade of the Exploration Target for East Ridge is conceptual in nature. There has been insufficient exploration to estimate a Mineral Resource and it is uncertain if further exploration will result in the estimation of a Mineral Resource.
Progress toward block cave mining is continuing with the development of the exploration decline having reached 1,703 metres as of July 13, 2022. The Feasibility Study is expected to be released in the first half of 2023.
Underground drilling of the East Ridge zone from the exploration decline has been initiated. This drilling will focus on extending the East Ridge mineralization to depth and to the east. Drilling from underground will significantly reduce the meterage required to further test the East Ridge and the surface disturbance required to construct drill pads and roads.
Drilling results from the second quarter include hole RC786 which returned 482 metres of 0.43% copper and 0.26 g/t gold from 712 metres including 32 metres of 0.80% copper and 0.88 g/t gold from 948 metres. This hole is 100 meters above previously reported hole RC773, testing the upward extent of the East Ridge on this section, and confirms the mineralization remains open up-dip on this section. Hole RC789W was drilled on the same section and returned 154 metres from 1242 metres of 0.47% copper and 0.46 g/t gold including 16 metres of 1.2% copper and 1.5 g/t gold from 1370 metres and 10 metres of 1.5% copper and 2.0 g/t gold also from 1370 metres. Hole RC789W is located 100 metres below hole RC773 and 100 metres above hole RC779, both of which have been previously reported (See Figure 311).
Hole RC795 returned 92 metres of 0.55% copper and 0.41 g/t gold from 1324 metres including 16 metres from 1390 metres of 0.97% copper and 0.59 g/t gold. Hole RC795 is 100 meters above previously reported RC785 (see Figure 321).
Hole RC797 returned 152 metres at 0.41% copper and 0.12 g/t gold from 1,288 metres and demonstrates the system is present and remains open to the east (see Figure 341).
Approximately 50,000 metres of growth-related drilling targeting mineralization definition and continuity is planned for the second half of 2022 with eight drill rigs.
Significant results since last release:
Greg Gillstrom, P.Eng., Senior Geological Engineer with Imperial Metals, is the designated Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 for the Red Chris exploration program and has reviewed this news release. Red Chris samples for the 2022 drilling reported were analysed at Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratories in Vancouver. A full QA/QC program using blanks, standards and duplicates was completed for all diamond drilling samples submitted to the labs. Significant assay intervals reported represent apparent widths. Insufficient geological information is available to confirm the geological model and true width of significant assay intervals.
1 Cross section, plan view maps and drill hole data are available on imperialmetals.com.
About Imperial
Imperial is a Vancouver based exploration, mine development and operating company with holdings that include the Mount Polley mine (100%), the Huckleberry mine (100%), and the Red Chris mine (30%). Imperial also holds a portfolio of 23 greenfield exploration properties in British Columbia.
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Certain information contained in this news release are not statements of historical fact and are “forward-looking” statements. Forward-looking statements relate to future events or future performance and reflect Company management’s expectations or beliefs regarding future events and include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the Company’s expectations with respect to the current and planned drilling programs at Red Chris, including plans to define the extent and continuity of the mineralization in the East Ridge zone; the potential tonnage and grade of the Exploration Target, including the uncertainty for a Mineral Resource estimate; and the expected timing of the Feasibility Study.
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) – The city of Birmingham is getting additional funding to help those struggling to pay rent and utility bills.
The city will receive an additional $6.6 million dollars for the rent and utility assistance program. The program started during the pandemic but closed in January after the funds were exhausted. The city reapplied and is now getting more money to keep the program going.
Wendy Hicks is the deputy director for community development with the City of Birmingham. She says the Magic City is being used as a model for other states due to how well the program was run.
“We have been reallocated two additional funds just for that reason. So we’re looking to possibly gain additional funding in the future,” Hicks said.
Recipients can get up to 18 months of assistance. Hicks said the amount given is based on individual needs. The application portal is open now through the end of the month. | https://www.cbs42.com/news/birmingham-gets-additional-funding-for-rental-and-utility-assistance-program/ | 2022-07-21T00:29:57Z | https://www.cbs42.com/news/birmingham-gets-additional-funding-for-rental-and-utility-assistance-program/ | true |
Get to a cool place, check on your neighbors: U.S. leaders issue warnings as heat wave spreads
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A dangerous heat wave that has wilted the south-central U.S. is spreading Wednesday, with about 110 million people under heat alerts in more than two dozen states from California to New England — and many areas expecting high temperatures in the 90s or triple digits.
That has leaders around the country warning: Get to a cool place and check on each other.
The most intense heat is expected to be over the Southwest and south-central U.S., with highs again expected to top 100 degrees in much of Texas, where sweltering conditions have spurred record levels of power consumption.
But parts of the Ohio Valley and the Northeast — including New York City, Philadelphia and Boston — also are under heat alerts Wednesday and are expected to stay hot at least through the weekend.
And in much of the Northeast, although Wednesday's high temperatures will range from the 80s to the mid-90s, humidity will push the heat index — what the air will feel like — into the upper 90s and low 100s, the Weather Prediction Center said.
In New York, residents are urged to stay indoors in the coming days to avoid the "dangerous conditions that can lead to heat stress and illness," said Jackie Bray, commissioner of the state's homeland security and emergency services division.
In Boston, Mayor Michelle Wu declared a heat emergency through Thursday and announced at least 12 community centers will open to anyone who wants to cool off. More than 50 splash pads will be available at city parks and playgrounds, she said.
"It is clear that a changing climate is a risk to our health," the mayor said. "I urge everyone to stay cool and safe, and check on your neighbors during the week."
Connecticut's governor activated the state's extreme hot weather protocol through Sunday that will help, in part, ensure the availability of cooling centers.
Philadelphia declared a "heat caution" from noon Tuesday to Thursday evening, urging people to avoid being outside from noon to 5 p.m. and use air conditioners or fans, the city said in an email to CNN.
The city's public health department declared its first heat health emergency of 2022 on Wednesday because of "extremely hot conditions." The declaration will active emergency programs including special field teams that conduct home visits and outreach for people experiencing homelessness, the city said in a news release.
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A heat health emergency is declared when "the temperature gets high enough that vulnerable people — especially our elderly neighbors and family members — are at an increased risk of getting sick or dying from the heat," health commissioner Dr. Cheryl Bettigole said in a statement.
The heat wave comes as President Joe Biden was expected to announce Wednesday new funding for communities facing extreme heat and steps to boost the offshore wind industry during a speech at a defunct Massachusetts coal power plant.
And it's not just the U.S.: The climate crisis has been pushing weather to the extreme all over the world, with a searing heat wave also sweeping through Europe this week.
Record highs set Tuesday in Oklahoma and Texas
The south-central U.S. already has seen brutal temperatures for the past few days. In Texas and Oklahoma on Tuesday, a number of record high temperatures were set for that particular day. That includes Wichita Falls, Texas, where Tuesday's high of 115 degrees broke a record of 112 set in 2018.
As of Tuesday, the Austin area had reached 100 degrees on 38 out of the last 44 days, according to the National Weather Service.
"We're asking people to conserve power so that the systems continue to operate," Austin Mayor Steve Adler said Wednesday. "We're asking everybody to do that so that we can get through this together."
The heat is giving air conditioning units a workout. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas, which operates about 90% of Texas' power grid, set a one-day record for power demand Tuesday, and another record is expected Wednesday, an ERCOT spokesperson said.
In Oklahoma, where temperatures topped 100 degrees in much of the state Tuesday, the extreme heat and drought has led to wildfires and rural water system outages, Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security spokesperson Keli Cain told CNN.
The heat is helping cause water line breaks in some Oklahoma communities, which in turn is causing those communities to advise residents to boil their water. Because Oklahoma's predominant soil type is clay, extreme temperatures constrict the soil, causing the ground to shift and pipes to break, according to the state Department of Environmental Quality's water division.
Many communities are taking water rationing measures, department spokesperson Erin Hatfield said.
"In addition to line breaks, we are seeing water pressure losses due to increased demand for water, and some communities are unable to completely fill water towers overnight," Hatfield said.
Little Rock, Arkansas, recorded its 10th day this year with temperatures of at least 100 degrees on Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service. The service warned Wednesday will be "another brutal day," with both hot temperatures and dangerous heat indices.
In Texas, some prisons are without air conditioning
A number of incarceration facilities across Texas do not have working air conditioning, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice said.
"There are 100 (Texas Department of Criminal Justice) units, 31 have full AC, 55 have partial AC, and 14 have no AC. We take numerous precautions to lessen the effects of hot temperatures for those incarcerated within our facilities," Amanda Hernandez, a spokesperson for the department, told CNN In an email.
The state has had at least four heat waves this season, a hot streak that started impacting residents even before summer's official start. And with the ongoing sweltering heat, some people in the criminal justice system have fallen ill from heat-related injuries.
"In 2022, there have been seven inmates who required medical care beyond first aid for heat-related injuries, " Hernandez said. "None were fatal."
Chief heat officers helping cities cope
As longer stretches of excessive heat have become more common, some local governments have hired chief heat officers to help navigate the response.
Jane Gilbert, chief heat officer for Miami-Dade County, told CNN's Don Lemon Tuesday that Miami now has nearly double the days with a heat index over 90 degrees than it did in the 1970s.
"And we're getting many, many more days with the heat index, the more extreme levels of 103, 105," Gilbert said. "That is not only concerning to people's health but their pocketbooks. Our outdoor workers can't work as long, they lose work time. People can't afford this AC, the higher electricity cost. It's both a health and an economic crisis."
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Those without air conditioning can keep cool by leaving windows open, using fans and putting cold towels on their necks, Gilbert said. She also suggested people check on their friends, family and neighbors.
"Elderly, young children, people with certain health conditions can be more vulnerable to the heat. It's really important to check on those people and make sure that they have the ability to take care of themselves," Gilbert said.
David Hondula, director of the Office of Heat Response and Mitigation for Phoenix, echoed that sentiment, saying, "The heat can affect everyone, we're all at risk."
Hondula suggested particularly keeping an eye on community members who may not have access to regular shelter.
"If we see somebody sleeping, for example, out in the sun on a hot surface, don't assume they're just taking a nap. There could be a real medical emergency there and a call to 911 might be necessary," he said.
Why heat and humidity are especially dangerous
Heat is one of the top weather-related causes of death in the U.S., according to Kimberly McMahon, public weather services program manager with the National Weather Service.
"Heat affects everyone by limiting the body's ability to cool down," McMahon said.
High humidity levels only further limit that ability.
"Sweating removes 22% of excess body heat by redirecting heat towards the evaporation of the sweat," CNN meteorologist Robert Shackelford said. "High humidity means that there is more moisture in the air. Since there is significantly more moisture in the air, it causes sweat to evaporate slower, which leads to a slowing down of your body's natural ability to cool. That is why heat indices on a day with high humidity can feel significantly hotter than the actual temperature of the air."
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Too much heat and humidity can lead to heat-related illnesses including heat cramps, a heat rash, heat exhaustion "and — the worst of all — heat stroke which can result in death," McMahon said.
There are an average of 702 heat-related deaths and 9,235 hospitalizations each year across the country, according to data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And the threat is only increasing, according to the agency.
"Extreme heat is a real threat and needs to be taken seriously," McMahon added.
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ESU’s Williams named Sunflower Softball League All-Star
Published: Jul. 20, 2022 at 6:42 PM CDT|Updated: 56 minutes ago
EMPORIA, Kan. (WIBW) - After a stellar season a year ago, Emporia State junior Lexi Williams in now an All-Star.
Williams was named a Sunflower Softball League All-Star and will be a part of in the Alliance Softball Collegiate Summer Series next week at Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City.
Williams led the MIAA and ranked 17th in the nation in stolen bases with 34 steals in 39 attempts over 47 games. She hit .330 with 28 runs and 15 RBI for the Hornets.
As part of the Sunflower Softball League, Williams hit. 400 for the Riveters with 19 runs scored and eight stolen bases in 21 games.
Game one of the Collegiate Summer Series is scheduled for Monday, July 25 at 7:00 p.m. at Hall of Fame Stadium.
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GREENSBORO — The normally hushed tones of the Hemphill Library was disrupted — albeit ever so slightly — to the soothing sounds of string instruments on Wednesday. A handful of EMF students took their places in a semi-circle — sort of a scaled-down concert setting — and exposed young ears to major works. It was part of a program called "Encircling the City." | https://greensboro.com/on-a-high-note/article_a9000aae-0883-11ed-8655-935cd8811934.html | 2022-07-21T00:40:22Z | https://greensboro.com/on-a-high-note/article_a9000aae-0883-11ed-8655-935cd8811934.html | false |
PHILADELPHIA, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Berger Montague is investigating violations of the federal securities laws on behalf of investors who purchased Solana ($SOL) cryptocurrency tokens issued by Solana Labs, Inc. ("Solana Labs" or the "Company") between March 24, 2020, and the present, inclusive (the "Class Period").
If you purchased $SOL during the Class Period, would like to discuss Berger Montague's investigation, or have questions concerning your rights or interests, please contact attorneys Andrew Abramowitz at aabramowitz@bm.net or (215) 875-3015, or Michael Dell'Angelo at mdellangelo@bm.net or (215) 875-3080 or visit: https://investigations.bergermontague.com/solana-labs/
Headquartered in San Francisco, Solana Labs, Inc., is a blockchain network and cryptocurrency operator. Solana Labs began issuing and offering $SOL cryptocurrency to U.S. investors on or about March 24, 2020.
According to a lawsuit recently filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, Solana Labs and its co-defendants issued and sold $SOL without registering the tokens with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as required under the federal securities laws . The suit alleges that throughout the Class Period, Solana Labs and its co-defendants promoted and sold unregistered $SOL securities to investors, and that such investors have suffered losses as a consequence of the Defendants' misrepresentations and omissions.
Berger Montague, with offices in Philadelphia, Minneapolis, Washington, D.C., and San Diego, has been a pioneer in securities class action litigation since its founding in 1970. Berger Montague has represented individual and institutional investors for over five decades and serves as lead counsel in courts throughout the United States.
Whistleblowers: Anyone with non-public information regarding Solana Labs is encouraged to confidentially assist Berger Montague's investigation or take advantage of the SEC Whistleblower program. Under this program, whistleblowers who provide original information may receive rewards totaling up to thirty percent (30%) of recoveries obtained by the SEC. For more information, contact us.
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Pressure on Senate GOP after same-sex marriage passes House
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has unexpectedly launched a new push to protect same-sex marriage in federal law. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced the effort Wednesday after a surprising number of Republicans helped pass the landmark legislation in the House on Tuesday. Some GOP senators are signaling support. What started as an election-season political bill to confront the Supreme Court majority after it overturned Roe v. Wade has a shot at becoming law. So far, the legislation has just two Senate Republican co-sponsors, Susan Collins of Maine and Rob Portman of Ohio. Ten Republican senators would need to join all Democrats to break a filibuster.
Giuliani ordered to testify in Georgia 2020 election probe
ATLANTA (AP) — A judge in New York has ordered Rudy Giuliani to appear next month before a special grand jury in Atlanta that’s looking into whether former President Donald Trump and others illegally tried to interfere in the 2020 election in Georgia. New York Supreme Court Justice Thomas Farber on July 13 issued an order directing Giuliani to appear before the special grand jury on Aug. 9 and on any other dates ordered by the court in Atlanta. Giuliani’s lawyer did not immediately return a call and email seeking comment Wednesday. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis began her investigation early last year, and a special grand jury was seated in May at her request.
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Indiana Republicans propose banning abortion with exceptions
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Leaders of Indiana’s Republican-dominated Senate have proposed banning abortion with limited exceptions — a move that comes amid a political firestorm over a 10-year-old rape victim who came to the state from neighboring Ohio to end her pregnancy. The proposal announced Wednesday will be taken up during a special legislative session that is scheduled to begin Monday, making Indiana one of the first Republican-run states to debate tighter abortion laws following the U.S. Supreme Court decision last month overturning Roe v. Wade. The proposal would allow exceptions to the ban, such as in cases of rape, incest or to protect a woman’s life. Its fate is uncertain, though, because some hardline Republicans want to ban all abortions.
Outcry after Uvalde pressures schools to keep kids safe
UVALDE, Texas (AP) — The mass shooting that left 21 people dead inside Robb Elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, has parents there and across the nation demanding safer schools. A report found glaring errors at Uvalde, including doors that weren't locked. Safety experts say schools need to emphasize the basics of the plans they already have and make sure staff is properly trained. They caution against relying too much on the lockdowns and drills that have become a fact of life. For years, some parents and teachers have warned the realistic drills are traumatic for some students, whose mental health has become even more of a concern on the rebound from COVID-19 disruptions.
Senators propose changes to electors law after Capitol riot
WASHINGTON (AP) — A bipartisan group of senators has reached agreement on proposed changes to the Electoral Count Act. That's the post-Civil War-era law for certifying presidential elections. The law came under intense scrutiny after the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol and Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election. The changes proposed Wednesday are twofold: One would update the law to clarify the way states submit electors and the vice president tallies the votes in Congress. The other would bolster security for state and local election officials who have endured harassment.
Sky-high diesel prices squeeze truckers, farmers, consumers
NEW YORK (AP) — High diesel prices are driving up the cost of everything, from groceries to Amazon orders and furniture. That's because nearly everything that’s delivered, whether by truck, rail or ship, uses diesel fuel. Truckers are turning down hauling jobs in the states with the most expensive diesel. They're choosing lighter loads and in some cases working longer hours to make up for the money lost on fuel. Farmers harvesting hay and planting corn with diesel-fired tractors are taking a hit of thousands of dollars per week. And many of these high costs are passed down to consumers.
UK weather turmoil spurs calls to adapt to climate change
LONDON (AP) — Britain’s record-breaking heatwave is spurring calls for the government to speed up efforts to adapt to a changing climate after wildfires created the busiest day for London firefighters since bombs rained down on the city during World War II. The country got a break Wednesday from the dry, hot weather that is gripping much of Europe as cooler air moved in from the west. The country hit a the record high of 40.3 degrees Celsius (104.4 Fahrenheit) Tuesday at Coningsby in eastern England. Even so, travel was disrupted for a third day as rail operators repaired damage caused by the heat, and firefighters mopped up hotspots at the scene of Tuesday’s fires.
'The mouth of a bear': Ukrainian refugees sent to Russia
NARVA, Estonia (AP) — Nearly 2 million Ukrainians refugees have been sent to Russia. Their journey starts not with a gun to the head, but with a poisoned choice: Die in Ukraine or live in Russia. Those who choose to live in Russia are then taken through a series of what are known as filtration points, where treatment ranges from interrogation and strip searches to being yanked aside and never seen again. Ukraine portrays these journeys as forced transfers to enemy ground, which is considered a war crime. Russia calls them humanitarian evacuations. An Associated Press investigation found that many refugees are indeed forced to embark on a surreal journey into Russia, subjected along the way to human rights abuses. It also found an underground network of Russians trying to help Ukrainians escape.
Man saves 5 from house fire; jumps out window to save girl
LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — An Indiana man who ran into a burning home and saved five people, including a 6-year-old girl he jumped out of a second-floor window with, says he’s no hero and the serious injuries he suffered in the dramatic rescue were “all worth it.” Twenty-five-year-old Nick Bostic of Lafayette was driving on July 11 in the northwestern Indiana city when he saw a house in flames, stopped and ran inside to alert its residents. Four children were with an 18-year-old sister, who got three of her siblings out but told Bostic one child was missing. Bostic tells WLFI-TV he searched until he found the child. He then punched out a second-floor window and jumped from it with the girl. He suffered serious injuries while the girl had a small cut to her foot.
Funeral held for Ivana Trump; ex-president pays tribute
NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump, all his children and an array of relatives and friends have paid respects to Ivana Trump at her funeral Mass. It was held Wednesday in New York City. The 1980s style icon and businesswoman died last week at her Manhattan home, age 73. She helped her husband build an empire that put him on the road toward the presidency. Heading to her funeral, he wrote on his social media platform that it was a very sad day, but a celebration of what he called a beautiful life. Ivana and Donald Trump were married from 1977 to 1992. Their divorce was ugly, but in recent years, they were friendly. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/national/ap-news-summary-at-7-45-p-m-edt/article_a0feb87a-f62a-53ef-b149-e66d0d699d8a.html | 2022-07-21T00:41:49Z | https://wcfcourier.com/news/national/ap-news-summary-at-7-45-p-m-edt/article_a0feb87a-f62a-53ef-b149-e66d0d699d8a.html | false |
NEW YORK, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This press release provides shareholders of Cohen & Steers Limited Duration Preferred and Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE: LDP) (the "Fund") with information regarding the sources of the distribution to be paid on July 29, 2022 and cumulative distributions paid fiscal year-to-date.
In December 2016, the Fund implemented a managed distribution policy in accordance with exemptive relief issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission. The managed distribution policy seeks to deliver the Fund's long-term total return potential through regular monthly distributions declared at a fixed rate per common share. The policy gives the Fund greater flexibility to realize long-term capital gains throughout the year and to distribute those gains on a regular monthly basis to shareholders. The Board of Directors of the Fund may amend, terminate or suspend the managed distribution policy at any time, which could have an adverse effect on the market price of the Fund's shares.
The Fund's monthly distributions may include long-term capital gains, short-term capital gains, net investment income and/or return of capital for federal income tax purposes. Return of capital includes distributions paid by the Fund in excess of its net investment income and net realized capital gains and such excess is distributed from the Fund's assets. A return of capital is not taxable; rather, it reduces a shareholder's tax basis in his or her shares of the Fund. The amount of monthly distributions may vary depending on a number of factors, including changes in portfolio and market conditions.
At the time of each monthly distribution, information will be posted to cohenandsteers.com and mailed to shareholders in a concurrent notice. However, this information may change at the end of the year because the final tax characteristics of the Fund's distributions cannot be determined with certainty until after the end of the calendar year. Final tax characteristics of all of the Fund's distributions will be provided on Form 1099-DIV, which is mailed after the close of the calendar year.
The following table sets forth the estimated amounts of the current distribution and the cumulative distributions paid this fiscal year-to-date from the sources indicated. All amounts are expressed per common share.
You should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of this distribution or from the terms of the Fund's managed distribution policy. The Fund estimates that it has distributed more than its income and capital gains; therefore, a portion of your distribution may be a return of capital. A return of capital may occur, for example, when some or all of the money that you invested in the Fund is paid back to you. A return of capital distribution does not necessarily reflect the Fund's investment performance and should not be confused with 'yield' or 'income'. The amounts and sources of distributions reported in this Notice are only estimates, are likely to change over time, and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for accounting and tax reporting purposes will depend upon the Fund's investment experience during the remainder of its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. The amounts and sources of distributions year-to-date may be subject to additional adjustments.
*THE FUND WILL SEND YOU A FORM 1099-DIV FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR THAT WILL TELL YOU HOW TO REPORT THESE DISTRIBUTIONS FOR FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURPOSES
The Fund's Year-to-date Cumulative Total Return for fiscal year 2022 (January 1, 2022 through June 30, 2022) is set forth below. Shareholders should take note of the relationship between the Year-to-date Cumulative Total Return with the Fund's Cumulative Distribution Rate for 2022. In addition, the Fund's Average Annual Total Return for the five-year period ending June 30, 2022 is set forth below. Shareholders should note the relationship between the Average Annual Total Return with the Fund's Current Annualized Distribution Rate for 2022. The performance and distribution rate information disclosed in the table is based on the Fund's net asset value per share (NAV). The Fund's NAV is calculated as the total market value of all the securities and other assets held by the Fund minus the total liabilities, divided by the total number of shares outstanding. While NAV performance may be indicative of the Fund's investment performance, it does not measure the value of a shareholder's individual investment in the Fund. The value of a shareholder's investment in the Fund is determined by the Fund's market price, which is based on the supply and demand for the Fund's shares in the open market.
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Shareholders should not use the information provided here in preparing their tax returns. Shareholders will receive a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year indicating how to report Fund distributions for federal income tax purposes.
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East Hartford man charged in Hartford slaying; held on $2 million bond
Hartford police said Wednesday evening that the Police Department’s Major Crimes Division has made an arrest in connection with the slaying of 25-year-old Michael Foley in April.
Foley was killed by gunfire on April 15, 2022 in the 200 block of Sigourney Street, police said.
The Hartford Police Department’s Fugitive Task Force, with assistance from the Intelligence and Violent Crimes Units, apprehended Chris Olds, 27, of East Hartford, Wednesday afternoon and brought him to Hartford Police Department headquarters.
Olds is charged with murder, first-degree assault and criminal possession of a firearm, police said.
Olds is being held in lieu of $2 million bail, police said.
Police said Corey Fairly, 23, of Hartford, was previously charged in connection with the incident. Fairly was charged on May 30 with accessory to murder, accessory to first-degree assault, criminal possession of a firearm, and criminal liability, police said. Fairly is being held in lieu of $1.5 million bail, police said. | https://news.yahoo.com/east-hartford-man-charged-hartford-234700630.html | 2022-07-21T00:42:16Z | https://news.yahoo.com/east-hartford-man-charged-hartford-234700630.html | true |
If it's summer in Iran, that means women are under more scrutiny than usual as police seek to ensure that modest Islamic dress codes are being followed. But this summer has seen a backlash.
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If it's summer in Iran, that means women are under more scrutiny than usual as police seek to ensure that modest Islamic dress codes are being followed. But this summer has seen a backlash.
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The Casper College women's basketball team recently was honored as one of the top academic junior college teams in the country for the 2021-22 season. The Thunderbirds finished No. 16 in the National Junior College Athletics Association women's basketball academic rankings with a combined GPA of 3.49.
Five players -- sophomores Kate Robertson, Joseana Vaz and Belen Morales-Lopez; and freshmen Mariona Cos-Morales and Celina Arnuld -- earned second-team honors for having a GPA between 3.80-3.99. And freshmen Joslin Igo, Sandra Frau-Garcia and Mesa Butler were third-team selections for having a GPA between 3.60-3.79.
Casper College finished 25-8 last year, winning the Region IX championship and advancing to the NJCAA Division I Championships where they lost to Hutchinson Community College.
“I really respect their ability to succeed both academically and athletically,” head coach Dwight Gunnare said. “This requires a high level of commitment and excellent time-management skills.”
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SEATTLE — Violent crimes and murders increased while the number of police officers available to respond to incidents decreased in 2021, according to a state crime report released by the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC).
The annual crime report, compiled by WASPC, tracks crime and arrest data from law enforcement agencies throughout the state.
Steven Strachan, executive director of WASPC, said the report is designed to give residents, elected officials and law enforcement data-driven information about crime in their communities.
"This is just very specific data, about crime trends, about our staffing level, about a couple of things that sort of stand out. But the numbers are all there. We're very transparent. We wanted to get this out to everybody so that they have that information within their communities," said Strachan.
According to the report, violent crime overall, which includes murder, aggravated assault, robbery and rape, increased by 12.3% in 2021.
There were 325 murders in 2021, an increase of 5.9% over 2020, following a 47% increase the year before. Strachan said this is the highest number of murders recorded since WASPC began collecting this data in 1980.
"It is worth noting because it's a reasonable question to ask, 'What about the murder rate when you take into account population?' You can see that the murder rate actually was slightly higher in the mid-90s and again in the late 80s. So we need to make sure that we're using the data in a transparent way – highest number of murders in terms of numbers," said Strachan.
Hate crimes in the state increased by 26.5% in 2021 with the most frequent offenses being intimidation and destruction of property.
Total crime overall is statistically down slightly, including a 78.8% decrease in identity theft and fraud from 2020, largely due to the huge spike in unemployment fraud during the pandemic.
Other factors contributing to the statistical downward trend include a 60.9% decrease in drug offenses and a 73.6% decrease in drug arrests, due to a change in state laws.
"This is predominantly due to the Blake decision in 2021, which completely changed the ability to charge a criminal offense for personal possession of any drug," said Strachan.
In February 2021, the Washington State Supreme Court ruled the state's simple drug possession crime statute was unconstitutional and voided it.
Washington state lost nearly 500 police officers statewide in 2021 as the state's population grew more than the population of Everett, according to the report.
The state's population gained 116,440 residents from 2020 to 7,772,505, according to the Washington State Office of Financial Management.
The number of commissioned law enforcement officers decreased 4.4%. The per capita rate of law enforcement officers fell to 1.38 per 1,000 statewide.
"When the staffing is down, the numbers are up," said Strachan.
Strachan said it is the lowest per capita rate of officers the state has seen since WASPC began tracking this data in 1980, and it's the lowest in the nation. The national average per capita rate for officers is 2.33 officers per 1,000, according to the FBI.
"Right now, a lot of agencies are treading water. Not every single one. Not every single agency is in a staffing crisis; many are," said Strachan. "These things are problems with solutions, and that is to support good policing and to recognize that public safety is important." | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/violent-crime-washington-state-police-officers-2021-crime-report/281-cda35c7f-7e43-47d3-85c1-91c63a0c7dab | 2022-07-21T00:46:29Z | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/violent-crime-washington-state-police-officers-2021-crime-report/281-cda35c7f-7e43-47d3-85c1-91c63a0c7dab | true |
Final two Conservative leadership candidates begin summer of campaigning
Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss will take part in a raft of hustings over the next six weeks before one of them becomes the next UK prime minister.
Thursday 21 July 2022 01:09, UK
The final two runners in the race to be the next prime minister will begin a summer of campaigning today in an effort to convince Conservative party members they are the right candidate for the job.
Former Chancellor Rishi Sunak and Foreign Secretary Liz Truss made it onto the ballot paper on Wednesday after their remaining rival, Penny Mordaunt, was knocked out of the contest.
Now they will kick off six weeks of hustings by facing questions from Tory councillors at a closed event in Westminster, before heading around the country to make their case to the membership in appearances that will be streamed online.
Sky News has also announced it will hold a live TV debate between Mr Sunak and Ms Truss on Thursday 4 August, hosted by Kay Burley.
Conservative Party chairman and Tory MP Andrew Stephenson, who is organising the election, said: "At such an important time for our nation, we are conscious that the Conservatives are not just choosing a new leader but also the next prime minister, and it's a responsibility we take very seriously."
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There were five rounds of voting by Tory MPs to narrow the field to the last two candidates, and Mr Sunak came out top in every one - getting support from 137 members on Wednesday.
But after spending most of the race in third position, Ms Truss had a late surge in support in the final round to take the second spot from Ms Mordaunt, with 113 votes to her competitor's 105, and has become the bookies' favourite.
Ms Truss told reporters after the result that she would "hit the ground running from day one" if she became leader, and prime minister, adding: "I want to deliver lower taxes, I want to help struggling families, I want to make sure that we unleash all the potential and talent across Britain."
But Mr Sunak insisted he was "best placed to beat Keir Starmer in the next election", saying he would "support people... grow our economy and take advantage of the freedoms that Brexit gives us".
Labour's deputy leader, Angela Rayner, said said she didn't fear facing either candidate at the next general election, as they were "stooges in Boris Johnson's government".
She told Sky News' Sophy Ridge that Mr Johnson "had something the electorate connected with", but he "broke that trust", adding: "The two contenders now were part of that government and they don't have that connection with the public. The public have had enough of this Conservative Party."
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The first official Conservative Party hustings for members will take place in Leeds next Thursday, and 11 other events will follow across all four nations of the UK.
But while the winner will become the country's next prime minister, it will only be Tory Party members that vote for them.
Around 160,000 members were eligible to take part in the previous leadership election that saw Boris Johnson defeat Jeremy Hunt, but that number is expected to have increased since then.
Members will receive postal ballots by 5 August and have until 5pm on 2 September to submit them.
The result will then be announced on 5 September, with the winner expected to replace Boris Johnson in Number 10 the following day.
A YouGov poll of Conservative members published ahead of Tuesday's fourth round of voting showed former equalities minister Kemi Badenoch would have beaten any of her rivals in a final head-to-head, but she was knocked out of the race later that day.
The same poll also suggested that Mr Sunak would struggle to win over the Tory membership irrespective of which of the remaining candidates he may face in the final two.
Tory MP Victoria Prentis, who is backing the ex-chancellor, said "nobody knows" what the membership are thinking, telling Sophy Ridge: "It is very hard to tell who stands foremost in the members mind, but they have got time to make up their minds."
But Ms Truss backer and former leader Sir Iain Duncan Smith said there is a "sense in the membership" they are "concerned in the way Boris Johnson was dispatched" from Number 10, so may favour her as "Liz stayed in post, did her job... and didn't abandon [the PM] in the time of war".
The leadership contest was triggered after Mr Johnson announced he would be leaving Downing Street after an avalanche of ministerial resignations over his handling of the Chris Pincher scandal. | https://news.sky.com/story/final-two-conservative-leadership-candidates-begin-summer-of-campaigning-12655785 | 2022-07-21T00:53:53Z | https://news.sky.com/story/final-two-conservative-leadership-candidates-begin-summer-of-campaigning-12655785 | false |
WFO DALLAS / FT. WORTH Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, July 20, 2022
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Central Palo Pinto County in north central Texas...
* Until 730 PM CDT.
* At 638 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Metcalf Gap
and Palo Pinto, moving southeast around 5 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Mineral Wells, Gordon, Strawn, Palo Pinto, Metcalf Gap, Brad,
Santo, Brazos, and Mingus.
This includes Interstate 20 between mile markers 369 and 370.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection get inside a sturdy structure and stay away from
windows.
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DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Lotto Double Play" game were:
05-09-19-21-32-34
(five, nine, nineteen, twenty-one, thirty-two, thirty-four)
DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Lotto Double Play" game were:
05-09-19-21-32-34
(five, nine, nineteen, twenty-one, thirty-two, thirty-four) | https://www.sfgate.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Lotto-Double-Play-game-17318459.php | 2022-07-21T00:55:15Z | https://www.sfgate.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Lotto-Double-Play-game-17318459.php | false |
WFO LAKE CHARLES Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, July 20, 2022
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HEAT ADVISORY
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
715 PM CDT Wed Jul 20 2022
...HEAT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...
Heat index values continue to decrease early this evening. Hot and
humid conditions are expected to return Thursday, but with an
increase in cloud cover, heat index readings are expected to
remain below advisory levels.
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Copyright 2022 AccuWeather | https://www.chron.com/weather/article/TX-WFO-LAKE-CHARLES-Warnings-Watches-and-17318494.php | 2022-07-21T00:57:33Z | https://www.chron.com/weather/article/TX-WFO-LAKE-CHARLES-Warnings-Watches-and-17318494.php | true |
WFO DALLAS / FT. WORTH Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, July 20, 2022
_____
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Central Palo Pinto County in north central Texas...
* Until 730 PM CDT.
* At 638 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Metcalf Gap
and Palo Pinto, moving southeast around 5 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Mineral Wells, Gordon, Strawn, Palo Pinto, Metcalf Gap, Brad,
Santo, Brazos, and Mingus.
This includes Interstate 20 between mile markers 369 and 370.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection get inside a sturdy structure and stay away from
windows.
_____
Copyright 2022 AccuWeather | https://www.mysanantonio.com/weather/article/TX-WFO-DALLAS-FT-WORTH-Warnings-Watches-and-17318406.php | 2022-07-21T01:04:25Z | https://www.mysanantonio.com/weather/article/TX-WFO-DALLAS-FT-WORTH-Warnings-Watches-and-17318406.php | true |
MIAMI (AP) — A jury in Florida has found Tesla just 1% negligent in a fiery crash that killed two teens, for disabling a speed limiter on the electric car.
Tuesday’s verdict placed 90% of the blame on the driver, Barrett Riley, and 9% on his father, James Riley, who brought the lawsuit against Tesla.
It’s the first known case involving a Tesla crash that has gone to trial, said Michael Brooks, acting exective director at the Center for Auto Safety.
Barrett Riley and his friend Edgar Monserrat Martinez were about to graduate from their private school in South Florida when they died in the May 2018 crash near Fort Lauderdale Beach. A backseat passenger was ejected and survived.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined he was driving at 116 mph (186 kph) in a 30 mph (48 kph) zone, and the most likely cause of the crash “was the driver’s loss of control as a result of excessive speed.”
James Riley claimed the crash was “entirely survivable” and that it was the ensuing fire that killed the teenagers, but the judge dismissed his lawsuit’s claim that Tesla designed defective lithium ion batteries that “burst into an uncontrollable and fatal fire” upon impact.
James Riley also said Tesla removed a speed limiter without his permission. He had ordered the instrument installed to prevent his son from driving at more than 85 mph (136 kph).
An investigation found that about a month before the crash, the teen asked workers at Tesla’s Dania Beach dealership to return the car to normal operating mode while it was being serviced.
Tesla denied negligence in disabling the speed limiter. The company argued that the teen’s parents were negligent in allowing him to drive the vehicle “when they were aware of his history of speeding and reckless driving,” according to the judge’s instructions to the jury.
Brooks, at the Center for Auto Safety, said other lawsuits are pending against Tesla involving the vehicle’s autopilot and full self-driving systems.
Jurors recommended awarding the teen’s mother Jenny Riley $6 million for pain and suffering, and $4.5 million to the father, the newspaper reported.
But the apportionment of responsibility means Tesla will only be liable for $105,000, Curt Miner, an attorney representing James Riley, told the South Florida SunSentinel. He did not return an email seeking information on distribution of the jury’s award. | https://pix11.com/business/ap-business/jury-tesla-just-1-to-blame-for-teen-drivers-fiery-crash/ | 2022-07-21T01:04:59Z | https://pix11.com/business/ap-business/jury-tesla-just-1-to-blame-for-teen-drivers-fiery-crash/ | false |
A Northwest Indiana native was just named a "Midwest Trailblazer" by The American Lawyer Magazine.
Highland native and Highland High School graduate Anna Wermuth, now an attorney at Cozen O'Connor in Chicago, also was recently named a Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers of America and one of the Top 500 Corporate Employment Lawyers by Lawdragon.
Last year, she was also named as one of the Top 50 Women In Law by Law Bulletin Publishing.
The American Lawyer Magazine, a popular trade publication in the legal community, recognized Wermuth as a Trailblazer or an "agent of change who moved the needle at their firm, making significant marks on practice, policy, and technological advancements in their areas of legal practice."
Wermuth has practiced law for 23 years. She practices out of Cozen O’Connor’s Chicago office, where she has worked for universities on issues like student-athlete unionization, policing forms, student litigation and collective bargaining talks.
She has helped grow the national Labor & Employment Department of Cozen O'Connor, a 52-year-old law firm with more than 775 attorneys that's been ranked among the top 100 law firms in America. Wermuth represents management in labor and employment litigation cases for the firm, often in the higher education sector.
Wermuth also was appointed recently to serve on the Advisory Committee for the Study of the Rules of Practice and Internal Operating Procedures of the District and Bankruptcy Courts of the Northern District of Illinois. She has also served in several leadership positions for the American Bar Association, including as employer vice-chair for its Labor & Employment Section’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Legal Profession Committee.
NWI Business Ins and Outs: Geitonia Greek Grill, Las Delicias Mexican Ice Cream, Underground Thrift Clothing, gym, courthouse patio opening; Timbrook Kitchens relocated; Overstuffed closed
Joseph S. Pete is a Lisagor Award-winning business reporter who covers steel, industry, unions, the ports, retail, banking and more. The Indiana University grad has been with The Times since 2013 and blogs about craft beer, culture and the military.
USW leaders have been meeting in committees and reviewing what members want before they finalize the proposals they plan to bring to the bargaining table next week.
McColly Real Estate Founder Ronald F. McColly is transitioning to a chairman role after starting and long running what's billed as "the largest independent residential real estate company in Northwest Indiana." | https://www.nwitimes.com/business/local/northwest-indiana-native-recognized-as-trailblazer-by-american-lawyer-magazine/article_f8b31821-f323-546d-b723-7a833865f052.html | 2022-07-21T01:05:07Z | https://www.nwitimes.com/business/local/northwest-indiana-native-recognized-as-trailblazer-by-american-lawyer-magazine/article_f8b31821-f323-546d-b723-7a833865f052.html | false |
NEW YORK (AP) — When long-haul trucker Deb LaBree sets out on the road to deliver pharmaceuticals, she has strategies to hold down costs. She avoids the West Coast and the Northeast, where diesel prices are highest. She organizes her delivery route to minimize “deadheading” — driving an empty truck in between deliveries.
And if a customer’s load is too far away or they can’t pay more for fuel? She turns the job down.
“It breaks my heart because I either have to say, ‘No, I can’t afford to,’ or ’I can, but you’re going to have to pay some of my fuel to get me there,’ ” LaBree said. “I hate doing both of those things because it’s not the customer’s fault. It’s not our fault.”
The price of diesel fuel has skyrocketed in recent months — much more even than regular gasoline — especially after Russia invaded Ukraine in February. Moscow’s attack led numerous nations to spurn Russian fuel, removing from the market a major source of oil, the main component of diesel fuel, and driving prices drastically up.
For months, motorists have felt the pain of high gasoline prices. Many may not know that they’re also absorbing the impact of much costlier diesel fuel. That’s because the goods consumers buy — from cereal and orange juice to Amazon deliveries of diapers — are delivered by trucks, trains or ships that run on diesel. Those inflated prices are then passed on from company to company until they reach consumers in the form of costlier goods.
“People pay less attention to diesel prices because people aren’t going to the pump and using it,” said Matt Smith, lead oil analyst at Kpler, a research firm. “But diesel has a more far-reaching impact and is already having a real big impact across the economy.”
Diesel fuel is averaging $5.50 a gallon nationally — up a scorching 68% from a year ago, when it was selling for just $3.27. By comparison, a gallon of regular gasoline is averaging $4.47, up 41% from a year ago.
High gasoline prices have eased somewhat in recent weeks. But diesel has remained chronically high, with American refineries operating near capacity. Unless prices ease, the ripple effects of high diesel fuel could worsen because the costs are deterring some truck companies from accepting jobs unless they can persuade their customers to pay more for fuel.
“There will be more logistical shortages,” said Phil Verleger, a longtime energy economist. “Americans will find more empty shelves and higher prices.”
If they’re not rejecting jobs, many truckers are choosing lighter loads or working longer hours to make up for money lost on fuel, according to interviews with truckers and industry executives. Farmers harvesting hay and planting corn with diesel-fired tractors are absorbing a financial hit. Delivery companies are installing their own fueling pumps to cut costs. Ultimately, consumers are left bearing the burden.
“If you’re a farmer, then your energy costs are higher, and therefore it’s costing more to produce grain, and that’s pushing the price of grain up, and that’s pushing the price of food up,” said Smith, the analyst at Kpler.
Even more than gasoline, high diesel prices are magnifying the costs of goods because the delivery cost has risen so much. Consumer prices soared 9.1% in June compared with 12 months earlier, the government reported last week. The fuel oil portion of the consumer price index nearly doubled from the same time last year.
“Those energy costs are working their way into products, all manner of different consumer products,” Smith noted.
One reason why diesel prices haven’t yet declined as gasoline has is that OPEC nations have slowed their supply of oil, and Middle East oil typically produces more diesel fuel than, say, parts of Texas do. Another factor is that China has reduced its diesel exports, presumably to help achieve its net-zero greenhouse gas emissions goals.
And within the United States, refineries that produce diesel from crude oil are essentially maxed out. The nation has 11 fewer refineries operating today than before the pandemic, according to the American Petroleum Institute. One refinery that had served the East Coast closed after an explosion in 2019 and never re-opened. And some refineries in California are closed for retrofitting to process renewable fuel.
“We use a lot of diesel, probably more than what these refineries can produce,” said Bob Costello, chief economist of the American Trucking Associations.
President Joe Biden’s visit last week to Saudi Arabia was intended, in part, to encourage OPEC to produce more oil, which would mean more diesel fuel globally. Though no major deal was announced, Prince Mohammed bin Salman hinted that Saudi Arabia could potentially produce more oil.
But expecting OPEC to export more oil during high-demand summer months might be unrealistic, said Amy Myers Jaffe, an energy expert at Tufts University.
“The important thing,” she said, “is to make sure that our allies, together with OPEC, don’t decrease any flows to the market at any junction, especially if we have some kind of disruption.”
Even if American oil and gas producers increase production, tough challenges would remain — namely, finding additional refinery space and then enough pipeline capacity to transport any additional diesel.
In the meantime, some truckers are struggling to adjust while keeping goods moving. Sherri Brumbaugh, who runs a fleet of 90 trucks as head of Garner Trucking, has installed more fuel pumps on-site in Findlay, Ohio, because she can obtain diesel more cheaply than her truckers can on the road.
She also monitors where her drivers are buying fuel to make sure they’re making wise decisions. And she tries to absorb the higher fuel costs herself as much as possible.
But “at some point,” she said, “you’ve got to go to the customer and say, ‘I’ve got to increase this rate.’ ”
Brumbaugh declined to say how much she’s raised rates on her customers, which range from bottled beverage companies to dishwasher manufacturers.
Lately, she said, there’s been less retail freight to haul. “It may be an indication of a recession,” she said. “I hope not.”
Cargo Transporters, which runs 470 trucks and 1,800 trailers, raised its rates, too, and has been turning down some jobs to Florida, where trucks often must return without a load, said Shawn Brown, a company executive. When there’s no cargo on a truck, no one pays the trucking company. But the driver still has to be paid, and fuel is still burned.
“When that trailer’s not loaded and there’s no revenue being generated and a mile is run, we’re eating that,” Brown said.
UPS and FedEx have more than doubled their fuel surcharges on ground deliveries year-over-year, according to calculations by Cowen Research and AFS Logistics.
Farmers also face higher costs. But they can’t easily raise prices, because they often don’t control the price of their goods. Milk and grain prices, for example, are set by the market.
“It’s costing us more for freight to get things delivered to the farm, and it’s costing more to haul things away,” said David Fisher, a dairy farmer in Madrid, New York, who is president of the New York Farm Bureau, which lobbies governments on behalf of farmers. “We’re planting crops and harvesting crops, and the cost of those are going to be higher, but we don’t know if we can recoup those costs.”
To burn less fuel, he’s considered skipping a tillage pass, a maneuver whereby a tractor manipulates soil to enhance crop growth. But doing so would risk having fewer crops to harvest.
A year ago, Fisher was spending $8,000 a week on fuel. This year, he said, the figure reached around $20,000.
“Everybody I talk to has quite a bit of anxiety over these fuel prices,” Fisher said.
Biden has called on Congress and states to suspend their gasoline or diesel taxes for a few months to help alleviate pain for drivers, but Congress appears unwilling to enact a tax holiday. Some states temporarily suspended some taxes on diesel and other motor fuels.
With high diesel prices persisting, LaBree and her husband are working more hours to manage costs. They used to stay on the road for four days and come home to Missouri for three. Now, she said, “we have to stay out for five — sometimes six — days to make up for what we’ve lost from fuel.”
“Most truckers like to think of ourselves as, we’re serving our country, moving goods around to keep America going,” LaBree said. “But at what point are we doing it for free? I can’t run a business that way.” | https://www.yourbasin.com/business/sky-high-diesel-prices-squeeze-truckers-farmers-consumers/ | 2022-07-21T01:07:58Z | https://www.yourbasin.com/business/sky-high-diesel-prices-squeeze-truckers-farmers-consumers/ | false |
NEW YORK, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This press release provides shareholders of Cohen & Steers Quality Income Realty Fund, Inc. (NYSE: RQI) (the "Fund") with information regarding the sources of the distribution to be paid on July 29, 2022 and cumulative distributions paid fiscal year-to-date.
In December 2012, the Fund implemented a managed distribution policy in accordance with exemptive relief issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission. The managed distribution policy seeks to deliver the Fund's long-term total return potential through regular monthly distributions declared at a fixed rate per common share. The policy gives the Fund greater flexibility to realize long-term capital gains throughout the year and to distribute those gains on a regular monthly basis to shareholders. The Board of Directors of the Fund may amend, terminate or suspend the managed distribution policy at any time, which could have an adverse effect on the market price of the Fund's shares.
The Fund's monthly distributions may include long-term capital gains, short-term capital gains, net investment income and/or return of capital for federal income tax purposes. Return of capital includes distributions paid by the Fund in excess of its net investment income and net realized capital gains and such excess is distributed from the Fund's assets. A return of capital is not taxable; rather, it reduces a shareholder's tax basis in his or her shares of the Fund. In addition, distributions from the Fund's investments in real estate investment trusts (REITs) may later be characterized as capital gains and/or a return of capital, depending on the character of the dividends reported to the Fund after year end by REITs held by the Fund. The amount of monthly distributions may vary depending on a number of factors, including changes in portfolio and market conditions.
At the time of each monthly distribution, information will be posted to cohenandsteers.com and mailed to shareholders in a concurrent notice. However, this information may change at the end of the year because the final tax characteristics of the Fund's distributions cannot be determined with certainty until after the end of the calendar year. Final tax characteristics of all of the Fund's distributions will be provided on Form 1099-DIV, which is mailed after the close of the calendar year.
The following table sets forth the estimated amounts of the current distribution and the cumulative distributions paid this fiscal year-to-date from the sources indicated. All amounts are expressed per common share.
You should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of this distribution or from the terms of the Fund's managed distribution policy. The amounts and sources of distributions reported in this Notice are only estimates, are likely to change over time, and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for accounting and tax reporting purposes will depend upon the Fund's investment experience during the remainder of its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. The amounts and sources of distributions year-to-date may be subject to additional adjustments.
*THE FUND WILL SEND YOU A FORM 1099-DIV FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR THAT WILL TELL YOU HOW TO REPORT THESE DISTRIBUTIONS FOR FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURPOSES.
The Fund's Year-to-date Cumulative Total Return for fiscal year 2022 (January 1, 2022 through June 30, 2022) is set forth below. Shareholders should take note of the relationship between the Year-to-date Cumulative Total Return with the Fund's Cumulative Distribution Rate for 2022. In addition, the Fund's Average Annual Total Return for the five-year period ending June 30, 2022 is set forth below. Shareholders should note the relationship between the Average Annual Total Return with the Fund's Current Annualized Distribution Rate for 2022. The performance and distribution rate information disclosed in the table is based on the Fund's net asset value per share (NAV). The Fund's NAV is calculated as the total market value of all the securities and other assets held by the Fund minus the total liabilities, divided by the total number of shares outstanding. While NAV performance may be indicative of the Fund's investment performance, it does not measure the value of a shareholder's individual investment in the Fund. The value of a shareholder's investment in the Fund is determined by the Fund's market price, which is based on the supply and demand for the Fund's shares in the open market.
Fund Performance and Distribution Rate Information:
Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expense of the Fund carefully before investing. You can obtain the Fund's most recent periodic reports, when available, and other regulatory filings by contacting your financial advisor or visiting cohenandsteers.com. These reports and other filings can be found on the Securities and Exchange Commission's EDGAR Database. You should read these reports and other filings carefully before investing.
Shareholders should not use the information provided here in preparing their tax returns. Shareholders will receive a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year indicating how to report Fund distributions for federal income tax purposes.
SOURCE: Cohen & Steers, Inc.
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About Cohen & Steers. Cohen & Steers is a leading global investment manager specializing in real assets and alternative income, including real estate, preferred securities, infrastructure, resource equities, commodities, as well as multi-strategy solutions. Founded in 1986, the firm is headquartered in New York City, with offices in London, Dublin, Hong Kong, and Tokyo.
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A Ukrainian man is being forced to choose between the two: a wife and three children who have fled the country and aging parents who are trapped behind enemy lines.
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A Ukrainian man is being forced to choose between the two: a wife and three children who have fled the country and aging parents who are trapped behind enemy lines.
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DENVER (AP) — Colorado’s secretary of state’s office on Wednesday said it has told two candidates who lost their Republican primary races last month that it will not conduct a recount of those races because they failed to pay the required amount by the deadline.
The office informed Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters, who lost her race for the GOP nomination for secretary of state, and state Rep. Ron Hanks, who fell short in his bid for the party’s U.S. Senate nomination, that it was moving forward finalizing the results of the primary. Neither candidate paid the $236,000 that was due by July 15 for the recount.
In letters sent to the office on Tuesday, both said they wanted a hand recount rather than one done by machine. A centerpiece of their election conspiracy theory has been mistrust of voting machines.
Peters and Hanks have promoted the false claim that President Joe Biden did not actually win his election against former President Donald Trump in 2020 and also claimed widespread fraud led to their losses in the state’s June 28 GOP primary. They are part of a growing number of deniers of the outcome of the 2020 election also questioning their own primary losses.
The secretary of state’s letters said a hand recount is not allowed under the office’s regulations and dismissed the candidates’ concerns about possible fraud. It said they have one last window to pay for a recount — until July 26.
“The Secretary of State’s Office followed all statutes and rules regarding requests for recounts, and Mr. Hanks and Ms. Peters chose to not provide the certified funds as required under law,” spokeswoman Annie Orloff said. “Coloradans made their voices heard and candidates should accept the results of a secure and fair election – not spread disinformation.”
There was no response to a request for comment from an email set up for both candidates.
Meanwhile, a group representing Colorado’s county clerks said Peters sent an email to clerks early Tuesday saying she would be requesting a hand recount of ballots in certain unspecified counties. Matt Crane, executive director of the Colorado County Clerks Association, said state law did not allow such requests to be made directly to individual counties and that he feared the “improper request” could trigger more attacks on county clerks and their election staff.
“Clearly, Peters’ request is part of a larger effort to create chaos, disrupt, and cause doubt in our elections,” he said in a statement.
He noted that her race was not close: Peters lost the GOP primary to a former local clerk, Pam Anderson, by about 88,500 votes.
The request came just ahead of Wednesday’s deadline for counties to certify the election results after rechecking and auditing the vote count.
The normally routine verification of election results was subject to controversy in Nevada and New Mexico after critics raised concerns about voting machines and mail ballots.
But no problems have been reported in Colorado. All of the state’s 64 counties say they have completed their certifications or expect to by the end of the day, said Jack Todd, a spokesman for the secretary of state’s office.
The office has until Monday to review the certification reports before officially signing off on the election results. | https://pix11.com/news/national-news/ap-national/two-gop-primary-losers-in-colorado-fail-to-pay-for-recounts/ | 2022-07-21T01:09:51Z | https://pix11.com/news/national-news/ap-national/two-gop-primary-losers-in-colorado-fail-to-pay-for-recounts/ | false |
President Biden traveled to a factory supporting offshore wind energy in Massachusetts to announce climate actions, but he did not declare a climate emergency as climate advocates had hoped for.
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President Biden traveled to a factory supporting offshore wind energy in Massachusetts to announce climate actions, but he did not declare a climate emergency as climate advocates had hoped for.
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Kaitlin Armstrong pleads not guilty in connection with death of elite cyclist Mo Wilson
By Jennifer Henderson, CNN
Kaitlin Marie Armstrong, the woman who authorities say fled to Costa Rica after allegedly killing an elite professional cyclist and was missing for more than 40 days, pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder in a Texas court Wednesday, according to CNN affiliate KEYE.
Before an appearance in Travis County District Court, Armstrong’s attorney, Rick Cofer, filed a motion for a speedy trial, according to court records.
Prosecutors argued they haven’t received all the evidence so it is too soon for them to go to trial, according to KEYE. The next court date is scheduled for October 19, according to the docket.
“Miss Armstrong wants her day in court. She wants a trial. And you heard the district attorney threatened sanctions over her desire for a trial. As matter of course, cases should not be indicted if prosecutors are not prepared to proceed, but we have some questions,” Cofer said Wednesday after court.
Cofer also said that a lot of information in the media is “simply not accurate.”
“All I can ask of the press here is that you not consider everything told to you by law enforcement as confirmed and reportable facts. Simply put, there’s a lot more to the story than has yet been heard,” Cofer added.
Cofer said he will file motions challenging the conduct and investigation of the Austin Police Department, and he looks forward to this being heard at trial in a court of law, according to KEYE.
CNN has reached out to Armstrong’s attorney but has not yet heard back.
Armstrong, 34, is being held on $3.5 million bond. She is being housed at the Travis County Jail in Austin, according to jail records.
Elite cyclist Moriah “Mo” Wilson was found dead May 11 with multiple gunshot wounds at the home of a friend in Austin, authorities said. She had told her friend she was going for an afternoon swim with Colin Strickland, 35, a professional cyclist and Armstrong’s boyfriend. Strickland told police he and Wilson swam and ate dinner, and he dropped her off at the friend’s home, according to an arrest affidavit in Travis County District Court.
Investigators have said romantic jealousy might have been a motivating factor in the killing.
Strickland considered Wilson, 25, to be one of the best cyclists in the world, he told police, and a VeloNews feature published on the day of her death called her “the winningest woman in the American off-road scene.” Wilson won a series of races in California this spring, the article notes, before traveling to Austin for a race.
Armstrong was captured in Costa Rica on June 29 and was deported to the United States on July 2 to face a murder charge.
A spokesperson for the US Marshals Service said earlier this month authorities believed Armstrong used the passport of a close associate to go to Costa Rica and while there used several aliases while moving several times to a new town.
Armstrong was detained for violating Costa Rican law for fraudulently using of a passport, according to Marshals spokesperson Brandon Filla.
Armstrong is also facing an added federal charge of unlawful flight to avoid prosecution.
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Secret Service hands one text message relating to January 6 attack to committee after subpoena
The US Secret Service has handed over one text message relating to the committee investigating the January 6 Capitol attack, following claims multiple messages were deleted.
Key points:
- Texts by Secret Service members from January 5 and January 6, 2021, have been subpoenaed by the commissioning committee
- The subpoena follows claims texts were deleted three weeks after the attack
- Committee leaders have said the data loss may have been a violation of the Federal Records Act
The move came after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Inspector General accused agents of erasing messages from January 5 and 6, 2021, in the lead-up to and during the assault on the Capitol by supporters of then-president Donald Trump.
The Secret Service said it identified the message, between Capitol Police and the Secret Service, following a request by the DHS.
The department had asked for all texts sent or received by 24 Secret Service members between December 7, 2020, and January 8, 2021.
A subpoena for messages from January 5 and January 6 was issued on Friday.
A January 6 committee aide, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed only one text had been handed over.
Last week, Secret Service spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said messages had been lost when members' phones were re-set "as part of a pre-planned, three-month system migration".
Committee chair Bennie Thompson and vice-chair Liz Cheney said in a joint statement the possibility the phone data had been lost due to a system migration was concerning.
"The procedure for preserving content prior to this purge appears to have been contrary to federal records retention requirements and may represent a possible violation of the Federal Records Act," the statement said.
The Secret Service said it was investigating whether the lost texts could be recovered.
"The Secret Service is further researching whether any relevant text messages sent or received by the 24 identified individuals were lost… and if so, whether such texts are recoverable," it said in a letter.
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What are the best Maui Babe products?
Maui Babe is a Hawaiian brand that creates suntan lotions and various skin care products. Founded in 1996 by Joe Rossi in a tiny basement, the products became popular on the island of Maui and are now internationally sold. If you’re looking for a suntan lotion that will give a natural, long-lasting glow, the Maui Babe Browning Lotion is a fantastic choice.
What to know before you buy a Maui Babe product
Tan accelerator
Maui Babe browning lotions are not stains, bronzers or self-tanners. They are natural tan enhancers activated by the sun. This means the formula is made to absorb into your skin and quicken the natural tanning process under the sun (or in a tanning bed). The lotion is also buildable and made for all skin types and tones. You can create a tan as dark or light as you want.
Family-owned business
Created by Joe Rossi from a secret family recipe, the family-owned and operated business continues to build on its success and create products according to the growing needs of its users.
Appropriate use
Maui Babe tanning lotions are mainly made for use under the sun. Due to strong demand, the company also created a browning lotion for tanning beds. Be sure to use the correct product for each situation to receive the maximum benefits of the different products.
For outdoor use, be sure to apply sunscreen before using the browning lotions. This ensures that your skin is protected from the UV rays of the sun while you’re getting your tan.
Water resistance
The browning lotions are water-resistant, however, they are not waterproof. This means that if you swim for longer periods (about 15 minutes or more), your tan might get washed away. To avoid this, make sure to reapply the product after a long swimming session to maintain your tan.
What to look for in a quality Maui Babe product
Natural ingredients
The family recipe used in Maui Babe products contains powerful, natural ingredients such as:
- Kukui nut oil
- Vitamin E
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin A
- Coffee plant extract
- Aloe vera
These ingredients are known to nourish the skin and moisturize.
Natural-looking results
Maui Babe products are high quality and should not leave you with a dull or unnatural-looking brown or orange color. When applied properly, your skin has a natural glow and radiance. The ingredients are also known to improve the appearance of your skin by moisturizing, strengthening and preventing it from any dryness or flakiness.
Effective with sun protection
The brand recommends applying sunscreen before using tan enhancers. This will not affect the darkness or efficacy of your tan, as it claims to hold your tan no matter what strength of sun protection you use. This means that you can use SPF 15 or SPF 100, and it won’t make a difference to the tan you want.
How much you can expect to spend on Maui Babe products
Maui Babe products start from as low as $6-$35 for single products and up to $54 for gift sets.
Maui Babe products FAQ
Can I use the browning lotion on my face?
A. Yes, you can use browning lotion on the face. Make sure to patch test if you have sensitive skin.
Do the browning lotions stain?
A. The browning lotions can rub off on other items but shouldn’t leave a permanent stain. To avoid staining, quickly rinse the product off the items it touches or use a stain remover.
I have light skin and no base tan, what product should I use?
A. The browning lotion with coconut oil is most suited for light skin, as it allows a tan to build gradually.
What’s the best Maui Babe product to buy?
Top Maui Babe product
What you need to know: This natural browning lotion allows you to get a real tan, activated by the sun, and it’s suitable for all skin types.
What you’ll love: This rich, natural formula contains ingredients that help deepen your tan while protecting and moisturizing your skin. It is long-lasting, easy to apply and gives a glowy, sun-kissed finish without leaving any streaks. The lotion also has a sweet, pleasant smell.
What you should consider: Because this lotion is activated by the sun, you must monitor your time in the sun to avoid burning.
Where to buy: Sold by Ulta Beauty and Amazon
Top Maui Babe product for the money
Maui Babe After Browning Lotion Tan Enhancer And Healer
What you need to know: This is a soothing, enhancing lotion made with rich, natural oils that support tanned skin.
What you’ll love: Non-greasy and easy to apply, this tan enhancer helps keep and maintain your tan for longer periods. It nourishes your skin and makes the tan deeper while softening the skin and preventing peeling and dryness.
What you should consider: This lotion may not be suitable for sensitive skin. You can do a patch test to check if it will irritate your skin or not.
Where to buy: Sold by Ulta Beauty
Worth checking out
Maui Babe Browning Lotion Tanning Salon Formula
What you need to know: This browning lotion is made with sunflower oil and is safe to use in tanning beds.
What you’ll love: Usable in tanning beds or outside in the sun, this formula provides a dark, long-lasting tan and works quickly for all skin types. It contains natural ingredients that provide an even glow while protecting and nourishing your skin.
What you should consider: Some people find this formula too greasy, and it may stain clothes worn immediately after application.
Where to buy: Sold by Ulta Beauty and Amazon
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Updated July 20, 2022 at 1:50 PM ET
After months of negotiations, a bipartisan group of senators on Wednesday announced two proposals related to election administration, including one to reform the Electoral Count Act, a widely criticized 1887 law that governs the process of casting and counting Electoral College votes and that came under fresh scrutiny following attempts to invalidate the presidential election results on Jan. 6, 2021.
The plans were announced a day ahead of the House select committee's final scheduled prime time hearing on its investigation into the Capitol insurrection.
"From the beginning, our bipartisan group has shared a vision of drafting legislation to fix the flaws of the archaic and ambiguous Electoral Count Act of 1887," the U.S. senators said in a joint statement.
Sens. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and Susan Collins, R-Maine, led the effort to reform the law, which would need 60 votes to break a filibuster and pass the Senate. The proposal unveiled Wednesday to reform the Electoral Count Act has 16 co-sponsors, including nine Republicans. Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky has signaled he's open to updating the old law.
The law itself was created after a chaotic election in 1876 that saw Democrat Samuel Tilden win the popular vote but lose the presidency because of contested election results, as three Southern states sent in competing returns. A decade later, Congress enacted the Electoral Count Act to avoid a repeated fiasco by establishing a clearer process for Electoral College certification.
But as NPR's Miles Parks has reported, some legal experts argue the crafters of the law did a "terrible job."
Members of both major parties opened the door to updating the ECA nearly a year after the 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol, which came following then-President Donald Trump's pressure campaign against his own vice president to abandon his ceremonial role in tallying the results and help overturn the election.
Advocates for reforming the ECA argue that the law isn't clear enough about the roles the vice president and Congress play in certifying election results, and that that weakness was exploited by Trump and his allies to try to keep him in power.
How would the law change?
As the law exists now, only one member of the House and one member of the Senate are needed to challenge any state's set of electors. (These are the lawmakers who objected to the Electoral College count in 2021.)
The updated language would raise that threshold, shifting the requirement to 20% of the members of each chamber.
The proposal would also enact a few measures "aimed at ensuring that Congress can identify a single, conclusive slate of electors from each state," according to a fact sheet. The provisions include:
And the measure would "strike a provision of an archaic 1845 law that could be used by state legislatures to override the popular vote in their states by declaring a 'failed election' — a term that is not defined in the law."
The bill would also reaffirm that the "constitutional role of the Vice President, as the presiding officer of the joint meeting of Congress, is solely ministerial."
Some of the reforms came in part from proposals issued after the Democratic-led House Administration Committee shared a report in January, completed after months of review from legal experts.
The measure to reform the Electoral Count Act also includes a section to provide guidelines for when a new administration can receive federal resources for their transition into office.
In the shadow of Jan. 6 hearings
The Electoral Count Act has come up many times during the House select committee's hearings investigating the attack on the Capitol on Jan. 6.
During one of the panel's hearings, Greg Jacob, who served as chief counsel to Vice President Mike Pence, said that had Pence obeyed Trump's demands to block or delay the counting of electoral votes on Jan. 6, he would have broken various provisions of the Electoral Count Act.
ECA reform paired with election security proposal
The second measure released Wednesday would increase criminal penalties for individuals who threaten or intimidate election officials, poll watchers, voters or candidates; or who steal or alter election records or tamper with voting systems.
It would also aim to improve the handling of election mail by the U.S. Postal Service and reauthorize the Election Assistance Commission, an independent agency, for five years.
The proposal comes as election officials across the country have faced pressure and threats in the wake of Trump's lies about the 2020 election being stolen.
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NPRs Juana Summers talks with Ash Parrish, a video game reporter at The Verge, about a new update that makes a video game from The Sims series more inclusive.
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President Biden's agenda is stuck and his standing with the public is at historic lows. Former White House chiefs of staff offer insights on what's going wrong and what could turn things around.
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The Kite Runner, Khaled Hosseini's 2003 best-selling novel, is a compelling portrait of life in Afghanistan and its immigrant community in the United States. Thursday night, a stage adaptation opens on Broadway for a limited run.
Hosseini was working as a doctor in California, and writing The Kite Runner, when Sept. 11 happened. So, not wanting to capitalize on a tragedy, he set the novel aside. But he says, "My wife and my family spoke to me and said, 'You know, Afghanistan is always portrayed as this place where there's mountains and terrorists and drugs. And you can really help change that image a little bit and help show a human face with this book.' "
After it was published, it became a worldwide phenomenon – it has sold more than seven million copies in the United States and has been translated into 40 languages. The Kite Runner was turned into a movie and although it's been banned by some schools for adult themes, it's part of the curriculum for many high schools.
"The best thing about this whole experience for me is that people have walked away from this book with an appreciation for the plight of Afghan people, for the plight of refugees and displaced people," says the author. Hosseini says it fosters "a sense of understanding, empathy and compassion," adding, "I hope people seeing this play will also walk away with those same feelings."
Playwright Matthew Spangler hopes so, too. He teaches performance studies and immigration studies at San Jose State University. Spangler says, "Kite Runner sits at that intersection for me between adaptation and then my own teaching and research in how refugees and asylum seekers are represented."
A couple of years after the novel was published, he contacted Hosseini about adapting it for the stage. The play got its first professional performance in 2009 and has been produced at many theaters since. The Broadway production is a restaging of a version that was done in Nottingham, England, in 2013 and subsequently in London's West End twice.
Spangler has kept the first-person narrative of the central character, Amir, who remembers growing up in Afghanistan in the 1970s before the Soviet invasion. Amir is haunted by how he didn't defend his best friend, Hassan, from sexual violence at the hands of a bully. "I think what really drives the play is that it's more than just a story," explains Spangler. "The macro objective, if you will, for the actor who's playing the main character of Amir, is to get the audience's forgiveness for this terrible thing that he did when he was a kid."
"This is the Mount Kilimanjaro of acting roles that I've ever seen in my career," says Amir Arison, the actor who plays Amir on Broadway. "I have to get my voice prepared. I have to get my body prepared. And I have to get my mind prepared. And I have to get the accent prepared. I have to get the language prepared. I have to get the history prepared. I have to get playing a 12-year-old prepared. I have to get spanning 26 years prepared."
And one of the ways Arison prepared was by working with cultural consultant Humaira Ghilzai. "My family immigrated to the U.S. after the Russian occupation," says Ghilzai. "We settled in San Jose in 1980 at the exact same time as when Khaled's family had come. And on the weekends, there were probably around 10 or 12 new immigrant families that would get together at somebody's house. So, I was best friends with Khaled's sister."
Ghilzai works with all elements of the production – writing, directing, acting, design – to ensure that it's authentic. "When I sit in that theater, I'm looking at every aspect of it with my Afghan eyes," Ghilzai explains. "What would an Afghan see when they're sitting here? You know, if the turban is wrong, the accent is wrong, and somebody's body language doesn't match that part of the world. It's going to take them away from that experience."
Ghilzai is particularly proud of a wedding sequence, where she coached the actors in the proper way to kiss the Koran. "There was one Afghan young woman who said, 'I could see myself up there on that stage, you know, in my nikah ceremony.' "
In addition to creating authenticity in the staging, director Giles Croft says the adaptation compresses a sprawling Dickensian narrative, filled with coincidence and melodrama, and makes it stage-worthy. "You can channel all that stuff into a sort of epic form of theater making," says Croft. "And the best way to make it epic theater is to make it simply and to allow the audience's imagination to do a lot of the work."
The set is simple – wooden planks, with upturned edges on either side – kind of like a skate park. There are very few props – some crates, a cart and a backdrop that looks like sails. And when Amir and Hassan fly their kite in the big kite battle of Kabul that is a centerpiece of the book – and the play – there are no kites. Just Amir describing the action, while the other actors appear on stage, looking up and swinging wind-making instruments "that are basically big rubber bands on a stick," says Croft, "and you spin them, and they make the sound of wind."
The Kite Runner's producers are hoping audiences have more than just an imaginative, empathetic experience at the theater. Portions of every ticket sold go to humanitarian organizations which help people in Afghanistan, as well as refugees. Khaled Hosseini's foundation is one of the recipients. "I'm grateful to the production for doing that and it's the right thing to do," says Hosseini. "And I'm glad they've gone in that direction. I thank them for it."
The Kite Runner plays at the Helen Hayes Theatre on Broadway through October 30.
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The next steps for the Jan. 6 committee as hearings come to a close By Claudia Grisales Published July 20, 2022 at 4:26 PM EDT Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Listen • 4:01 With the Jan. 6 committee wrapping up its summer hearings this week, here's a look at the next steps in its investigation. Copyright 2022 NPR | https://www.wbaa.org/2022-07-20/the-next-steps-for-the-jan-6-committee-as-hearings-come-to-a-close | 2022-07-21T01:19:37Z | https://www.wbaa.org/2022-07-20/the-next-steps-for-the-jan-6-committee-as-hearings-come-to-a-close | false |
2022 SPORTSLINE SUMMER CAMP: Baker Buffaloes
BAKER, La. (WAFB) - It was 22 years ago when Southern Hall of Famer Eric Randall took Southern Lab to the Superdome, coaching the Kittens to a 13-1 season.
The next year, Baker and Bob Howell were there with a 14-1 team.
But much has changed for both, as Randall returns just as the Buffaloes move down to Class 2A.
After a couple of years in administration, while Baker won just once and lost 16, the former Jaguar national championship quarterback is back on the field where he led the 2019 Baker team to a couple of playoff upsets as a No. 30 seed in Class 3A.
In the spring game against Tara, senior linebacker Montez Covington was terrorizing the Trojan offense. Randall had him as a freshman in 2019 and now several colleges are looking at him.
Another standout on both sides of the ball for Baker is junior center and defensive tackle Troy Toney, who’s only 5-foot-10 but has tipped the scales at more than 300 pounds in the past.
As far as the offense, Randall suggests it’s still a work in progress until he can determine how effective his quarterbacks can be in the passing game.
But he’s watched his offensive line the last two years as a spectator and said the running game will be a strength, along with his defense.
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