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5 shot in ‘altercation’ near Atlanta’s Centennial Olympic Park
ATLANTA (WGCL) - The Atlanta Police Department has confirmed that five people were shot in the area of John Portman Boulevard and Centennial Olympic Park Drive in northwest Atlanta Saturday night.
Just before 10 p.m., Atlanta Police responded to the scene for a report of a person shot. When units arrived, officers found three people who had been shot, all with non-life threatening injuries, WGCL reports.
APD later learned that two other shooting victims had taken themselves to Grady hospital to be treated. Atlanta Police Deputy Chief Timothy Peek said it appears those two victims took a vehicle from a valet at gunpoint before driving to the hospital.
Police did not release the conditions of the shooting victims, only saying all are stable at this time. Peek says all of the victims are between the ages of 15 and 19 years old.
Over the course of the investigation, police say they recovered three guns and the stolen vehicle used to transport two of the victims to the hospital. The motive for the shooting is not known at this time.
Peek said before the shooting occurred, a number of 911 calls were received from the area regarding several juveniles on scooters, who very well could have been involved in the shooting.
“We have not had the opportunity to determine whether they were directly involved with this incident, but of course, that will be a part of the investigation,” Peek said. “There were a number of scooters that were on scene when we got here. Now, how they got here and who was using them, we’ll have to figure that piece out.”
Police did not identify any specific suspects, only that they are continuing to investigate exactly what led up to the shooting and who was involved.
“What we’ll say is that the investigators are certainly still working in turning over every leaf to determine what happened,” Peek said. “All individuals thus far have been identified. Of course, based off the area surveillance, we will look to see who else we can identify that may have had some involvement with this shooting.”
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NEW YORK, April 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Astra Space Inc. ("Astra" or the "Company") f/k/a Holicity Inc. ("Holicity") (NASDAQ: ASTR; HOL) and certain of its officers. The class action, filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, and docketed under 22-cv-01591, is on behalf of a class consisting of all persons and entities other than Defendants that purchased or otherwise acquired the publicly traded securities of the Company between February 2, 2021 and December 29, 2021, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"). Plaintiff seeks to recover compensable damages caused by Defendants' violations of the federal securities laws and to pursue remedies under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder.
If you are a shareholder who purchased or otherwise acquired Astra securities during the Class Period, you have until April 11, 2022 to ask the Court to appoint you as Lead Plaintiff for the class. A copy of the Complaint can be obtained at www.pomerantzlaw.com. To discuss this action, contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888.476.6529 (or 888.4-POMLAW), toll-free, Ext. 7980. Those who inquire by e-mail are encouraged to include their mailing address, telephone number, and the number of shares purchased.
Astra purportedly operates as an operational space launch company. On June 30, 2021 Astra Space Inc. and Holicity Inc., a special purpose acquisition company, merged.
The complaint alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and misleading statements regarding the Company's business, operations, and compliance policies. Specifically, Defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Astra cannot launch "anywhere"; (2) Astra significantly overstated its addressable market; (3) Astra overstated the effectiveness of its designs and reliability; (4) Astra significantly overstated its plans for diversification and its broadband constellation plan; and (5) as a result, Defendants' public statements were materially false and/or misleading at all relevant times.
On December 29, 2021, during market hours, market researcher Kerrisdale Capital released a report entitled "Astra Space, Inc (ASTR): Headed for Dis-Astra" which alleged myriad issues with the Company.
On this news, Astra's shares fell $1.10 per share, or approximately 14%, to close at $6.61 per share on December 29, 2021, on unusually heavy trading damaging investors.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com
CONTACT:
Robert S. Willoughby
Pomerantz LLP
rswilloughby@pomlaw.com
888-476-6529 ext. 7980
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WFO SAN ANGELO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, April 24, 2022
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AREAL FLOOD ADVISORY
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service San Angelo TX
244 AM CDT Sun Apr 24 2022
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 AM CDT EARLY THIS MORNING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of west central Texas, including the following
county, Fisher.
* WHEN...Until 545 AM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 243 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain
have fallen and an additional one half to one inch of
rainfall is possible.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Hamlin, Roby, Sylvester, Mccaulley and Us-180 Near The
Fisher-Scurry County Line.
- This includes the following Low Water Crossings...
US 180 crossing 7 miles west of Roby.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
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TX Amarillo TX Zone Forecast for Saturday, April 23, 2022
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773 FPUS54 KAMA 240806
ZFPAMA
Zone Forecast Product for The Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
305 AM CDT Sun Apr 24 2022
TXZ012-017-250000-
Potter-Randall-
Including the cities of Amarillo, Bushland, Buffalo Lake, Canyon,
and Umbarger
305 AM CDT Sun Apr 24 2022
.TODAY...Mostly clear. Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds
10 to 20 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s. Northeast winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s. East winds
10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds 10 to 20 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 80s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of
rain 20 percent.
.THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Highs in the lower 90s.
Lows in the lower 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Clear. Lows around 50. Highs in the
mid 80s.
$$
TXZ317-250000-
Palo Duro Canyon-
Including the city of Palo Duro Canyon State Park
305 AM CDT Sun Apr 24 2022
.TODAY...Clear. Highs in the mid 70s. Northeast winds 10 to
20 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Northeast winds
10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds
10 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s. East winds
10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds 10 to 20 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 80s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of
rain 20 percent.
.THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the mid
90s. Lows in the lower 50s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
$$
TXZ002-250000-
Sherman-
Including the city of Stratford
305 AM CDT Sun Apr 24 2022
.TODAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds
10 to 20 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s. Northeast winds
10 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds
10 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s. Southeast
winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Sunny, breezy. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds 15 to
25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Breezy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Breezy. Highs in
the mid 80s. Lows around 50.
.THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Breezy. Highs in
the upper 80s. Lows in the upper 40s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
$$
TXZ007-250000-
Moore-
Including the cities of Dumas, Four Way, and Masterson
305 AM CDT Sun Apr 24 2022
.TODAY...Mostly clear. Highs around 70. Northeast winds 10 to
20 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s. Northeast winds
10 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds
10 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 30s. Southeast winds 10 to
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds 10 to 20 mph
with gusts up to 30 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Breezy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Breezy. Highs in the mid 80s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Breezy. Lows in the lower 50s.
Chance of rain 20 percent.
.THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Breezy. Highs in
the lower 90s. Lows in the upper 40s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
$$
TXZ003-250000-
Hansford-
Including the cities of Spearman and Gruver
305 AM CDT Sun Apr 24 2022
.TODAY...Partly cloudy. Highs around 70. Northeast winds 10 to
20 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s. Northeast winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds
10 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s. East winds
10 to 15 mph, becoming southeast after midnight.
.TUESDAY...Sunny, breezy. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds 15 to
25 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Breezy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Breezy. Highs in the upper 80s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Breezy. Lows in the lower 50s.
Chance of rain 20 percent.
.THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Breezy. Highs
around 90. Lows around 50.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
$$
TXZ008-250000-
Hutchinson-
Including the city of Borger
305 AM CDT Sun Apr 24 2022
.TODAY...Mostly clear. Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds
10 to 20 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s. Northeast winds
10 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s. East winds
10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds 10 to 20 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Breezy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 80s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Breezy. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance
of rain 20 percent.
.THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Breezy. Highs in
the lower 90s. Lows in the lower 50s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
$$
TXZ004-250000-
Ochiltree-
Including the cities of Farnsworth, Perryton, Wolf Creek Park,
and Waka
305 AM CDT Sun Apr 24 2022
.TODAY...Mostly clear. Highs in the upper 60s. North winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s. Northeast winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds
10 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s. East winds
10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. South winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Breezy. Lows in the
mid 40s. Highs in the mid 80s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Breezy. Lows in the lower 50s.
Chance of rain 20 percent.
.THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the upper
80s. Lows in the lower 50s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
$$
TXZ009-250000-
Roberts-
Including the cities of Codman, Lora, and Miami
305 AM CDT Sun Apr 24 2022
.TODAY...Mostly clear. Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s. Northeast winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s. East winds
10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds 10 to 20 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Breezy. Lows in the
upper 40s. Highs in the mid 80s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Highs in the lower 90s.
Lows in the mid 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs
in the lower 80s.
$$
TXZ005-250000-
Lipscomb-
Including the cities of Booker, Higgins, and Follett
305 AM CDT Sun Apr 24 2022
.TODAY...Mostly clear. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 30s. Northeast winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. North winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s. East winds
10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. South winds 10 to
20 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Breezy. Lows in the
mid 40s. Highs in the mid 80s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Breezy. Lows in the lower 50s.
Chance of rain 20 percent.
.THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs around 90.
Lows in the lower 50s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
$$
TXZ010-250000-
Hemphill-
Including the cities of Canadian, Glazier, and Lake Marvin
305 AM CDT Sun Apr 24 2022
.TODAY...Mostly clear. Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows around 40. Northeast winds 10 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s. East winds
10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. South winds 10 to
20 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Breezy. Lows in the
upper 40s. Highs in the lower 80s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Breezy. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance
of rain 20 percent.
.THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the lower
90s. Lows in the mid 50s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
$$
TXZ011-250000-
Oldham-
Including the cities of Vega, Wildorado, and Boys Ranch
305 AM CDT Sun Apr 24 2022
.TODAY...Mostly clear. Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds
10 to 20 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s. East winds 10 to
20 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds
10 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 30s. Southeast winds 10 to
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds 10 to 20 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
.WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid
80s. Lows in the lower 50s.
.THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Highs around 90. Lows
around 50.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Clear, breezy. Lows in the upper
40s. Highs in the lower 80s.
$$
TXZ016-250000-
Deaf Smith-
Including the cities of Dawn, Hereford, and Bootleg
305 AM CDT Sun Apr 24 2022
.TODAY...Mostly clear. Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds
10 to 20 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s. East winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s. Southeast
winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. South winds 10 to
20 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
.WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid
80s. Lows in the upper 40s.
.THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Breezy. Highs around 90.
Lows in the upper 40s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Clear, breezy. Lows in the upper
40s. Highs in the lower 80s.
$$
TXZ013-250000-
Carson-
Including the cities of Panhandle, Pantex, White Deer,
and Skellytown
305 AM CDT Sun Apr 24 2022
.TODAY...Mostly clear. Breezy. Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast
winds 15 to 25 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Northeast winds
10 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds
10 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s. East winds
10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds 10 to 20 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Breezy. Highs in the mid 80s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Breezy. Lows in the lower 50s.
Chance of rain 20 percent.
.THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the lower
90s. Lows in the lower 50s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
$$
TXZ018-250000-
Armstrong-
Including the cities of Claude, Washburn, Wayside, and Goodnight
305 AM CDT Sun Apr 24 2022
.TODAY...Clear. Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Northeast winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds
10 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s. East winds
10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Southeast winds 10 to
20 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 80s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the lower
90s. Lows in the lower 50s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
$$
TXZ014-250000-
Gray-
Including the cities of Kingsmill and Pampa
305 AM CDT Sun Apr 24 2022
.TODAY...Mostly clear. Breezy. Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast
winds 15 to 25 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows around 40. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph
with gusts up to 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds
10 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s. East winds
10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. South winds 10 to
20 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
Highs in the lower 80s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the lower
90s. Lows in the mid 50s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
$$
TXZ019-250000-
Donley-
Including the city of Clarendon
305 AM CDT Sun Apr 24 2022
.TODAY...Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 70s. Northeast winds
15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Northeast winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds
10 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s. Northeast
winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Southeast winds 10 to
15 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
Highs in the lower 80s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the lower
90s. Lows in the mid 50s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
$$
TXZ015-250000-
Wheeler-
Including the cities of Briscoe, Wheeler, Lela, Shamrock,
and Twitty
305 AM CDT Sun Apr 24 2022
.TODAY...Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 70s. Northeast winds
15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Northeast winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s. Northeast
winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Southeast winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Breezy. Lows in the
mid 40s. Highs in the lower 80s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Highs in the lower 90s.
Lows in the upper 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs
in the mid 80s.
$$
TXZ020-250000-
Collingsworth-
Including the cities of Lutie, Wellington, Dozier, and Samnorwood
305 AM CDT Sun Apr 24 2022
.TODAY...Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 70s. Northeast winds
15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Northeast winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 70. Northeast winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s. Northeast
winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. East winds 5 to 10 mph,
becoming southeast 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower
40s. Highs in the lower 80s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the mid
90s. Lows in the mid 50s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
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WFO MIDLAND/ODESSA Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, April 24, 2022
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AREAL FLOOD ADVISORY
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
320 AM CDT Sun Apr 24 2022
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 AM CDT EARLY THIS MORNING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of western Texas, including the following
county, Howard.
* WHEN...Until 515 AM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 320 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms over Big Spring. Minor flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5
and 1 inch of rain has fallen.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Big Spring, Coahoma, Sand Springs and Big Spring McMahon-
Wrinkle Airpark.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
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Zinchenko delivers timely reminder of why he’s so important to Guardiola’s Man City
It would be understandable if Oleksandr Zinchenko’s thoughts were anywhere other than football at the moment.
The Ukrainian defender has watched on helplessly for the last few weeks as his homeland has been devastated by the Russian invasion.
But football has been something of a salvation, with his time on the training ground giving him an opportunity to forget all about what is happening for a couple of hours at least.
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Manchester City and Pep Guardiola have been mindful of the strain and Zinchenko has been carefully protected since the incursion started.
He has started just three games since the beginning of March - the FA Cup matches against Peterborough and Liverpool and the Champions League second leg against Sporting C.P. when the tie had been effectively decided in Portugal.
But throughout, the 25-year-old has always made himself ready if Guardiola requires him and the City boss needs him now.
“Above all it's not been an easy period for Oleks,” he said after Saturday’s 5-1 victory over Watford. “What happened in his country with his loved ones - people forget about Ukraine, now we don't talk about it any more, there's no flags for Ukraine, Oleks is living it every day.
“It's been a tough period for him personally and it's another occasion where the way he plays, the quality, the assist, he's always focused, always concentrating and he's incredibly appreciated in the locker room.”
The Premier League leaders are nursing an injury-hit defence and, with no room for slip-ups in their title race with Liverpool and a first Champions League trophy to win, everyone is needed to step up for the remainder of the season.
Against Watford, Ruben Dias made his first start following a seven-week break after recovering from a hamstring injury, but that was the only good news.
John Stones was left out of the squad all together with a muscle strain while Aymeric Laporte played just over an hour and was replaced by Nathan Ake to make sure both weren’t over-stretched ahead of Tuesday’s European semi-final first leg with Real Madrid.
Guardiola already has enough problems for that fixture in the full-back positions, which is why Zinchenko’s performance against Watford was so encouraging.
Joao Cancelo is already ruled out through suspension while Kyle Walker is a doubt - not playing a single minute since he limped off with an ankle injury against Atletico Madrid in the previous round.
Zinchenko has always been a reliable alternative for Guardiola whenever he’s needed him and has never shied away from throwing in him for big games - starting last season’s Champions League semi-final against Paris Saint-Germain and the 1-0 defeat to Chelsea in the final.
After playing five years under the Catalan coach, he knows exactly what’s required of him and while Watford were comfortably brushed aside, Zinchenko’s performance shows why he can be relied upon to step in effortlessly.
There was his involvement in the opening goal - playing high up the pitch to latch onto Cancelo’s cross before drilling a pass into Gabriel Jesus for a simple tap-in.
Then fewer than 10 minutes later, he sprinted to make a last-ditch tackle on Emmanuel Denis when the Watford forward should have scored.
"Absolutely exceptional,” Guardiola said of Zinchenko’s performance. “We don't have many options. We don't have full-backs, I don’t know when Kyle will arrive, we will see, Joao is out and John will be difficult to get too.
“Defence is about attitude. He's not the fastest but his focus is always there and that's the most important thing. People talk about and think about Kevin [De Bruyne], Jack [Grealish] and Phil Foden, but defending wisely is a talent. I like when my defenders enjoy defending.”
What followed Zinchenko’s standout moments was a typically destructive team performance from City with every player making a big contribution although Jesus understandably took the biggest plaudits for his four goals.
But Guardiola was able to rest many of his big names and still pull apart the Hornets with Bernardo Silva, Foden and Riyad Mahrez on the bench and De Bruyne withdrawn early.
The final few weeks of the season will stretch City if they are to hold off Liverpool and land a second successive Champions League final.
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Opinion: Peer Support Specialists allow others to benefit from lived experiences
In September 2021 our nation hit a devastating milestone. More than 104,000 Americans died due to a drug overdose from September 2020 to 2021, according to the Centers for Disease Control.
This is more than motor vehicle and firearm deaths combined. Right here in Buncombe County, a staggering 180 people died from unintentional overdose deaths from 2020-2021.
This puts Buncombe in the highest percentile of overdose deaths in North Carolina for 2020. As a person who spent her entire career working with persons recovering from mental health and substance use challenges, it was exciting to hear President Biden’s State of the Union speech address a commitment to saving the lives of individuals in these populations at risk of overdose death.
As an individual in long-term recovery from alcohol, as well as a retired psychiatric nurse, I understand the intersection of substance use and mental health challenges. I have experienced the devastating loss of friends and acquaintances to suicide and overdose. An innovative solution proposed in Biden’s State of the Union to addressthis national mental health/substance use crisis is to build a national certification program for Peer Support Specialists which will accelerate universal adoption, recognition, and integration of the peer mental health workforce in all aspects of the health care industry. Peer Support Specialists are people living in recovery with mental illness and/or substance use disorder who provide support to others who can benefit from their lived experiences.
Asheville is fortunate to have the only Peer Support Specialist nonprofit in WNC which is fully managed and staffed by individuals in recovery from mental health and/or substance use disorders. This nonprofit, Sunrise Community for Recovery and Wellness, was established six years ago and has served, free of charge, tens of thousands of individuals with peer support, connection to recovery services, and a pipeline to basic needs. I am proud to be one of the founding members of this innovative and effective nonprofit. A Peer Support Specialist is an innovative model just starting to gain national recognition.
Peer Support Specialists not only utilize their lived experience in a professional capacity, but are also trained and certified through the UNC School of Social Work Peer Support Specialist Program - a 40-hour course followed by an additional 20 hours of training. They continually learn and grow in their field and are required to re-certify every two years. In my experience, some of the most effective providers have lived with their own mental health or substance use issues and have found solutions that allowed them to return to their communities to help others. In addition to his vision to increase the number of peer support specialists, President Biden also addressed the need to expand evidence-based prevention, harm reduction, and treatment programs. In other words, a plan to provide nationwide the services that Sunrise Community for Recovery and Wellness has been providing in our local community for years.
For example, in 2019 Sunrise Community for Recovery and Wellness and the Buncombe County Health and Human Services Department (DHHS) implemented the Harm Reduction Program. Sunrise Peer Support Specialists “meet people where they are” and provide peer support, resource connection, and safety measures to reduce the negative personal and public health impacts of behavior associated with substance use, including distribution of sterile injection equipment to reduce the spread of infectious diseases; Narcan distribution (overdose prevention); maintenance of multiple safe syringe disposal units and safe removal of syringes or bio-hazardous materials. These types of programs have historically been viewed by some members of the public as simply enabling addictive behavior, but research has shown that these services actually become the gateway for many persons to initiate recovery. These programs have the added benefit of protecting the community by reducing the spread of diseases through safe syringe disposal. Sunrise Community for Recovery and Wellness is an outstanding asset in our city with a staff that is caring, supportive, authentic and knowledgeable. They utilize their lived experience to work with others without judgment or hierarchy, which evidence shows is an effective way to reach people who traditionally mistrust authority figures. While Sunrise primarily works in Buncombe County, it is assisting other counties to establish similar Peer Support Specialists organizations in an effort to provide more effective mental health and addiction services in over half the state.
Sally Stein is a retired psychiatric nurse who is in long-term recovery from substance use. She is a founding board member of Buncombe County based nonprofit, Sunrise Community for Recovery and Wellness. | https://www.citizen-times.com/story/opinion/2022/04/24/opinion-lived-experiences-can-help-others-overcome-substance-use/7374572001/ | 2022-04-24T09:13:40Z | https://www.citizen-times.com/story/opinion/2022/04/24/opinion-lived-experiences-can-help-others-overcome-substance-use/7374572001/ | true |
TX Marine Warnings and Forecast for Sunday, April 24, 2022
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SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
354 AM CDT Sun Apr 24 2022
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
seas 5 to 8 ft. Choppy to rough bay waters.
* WHERE...Portions of Gulf of Mexico.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
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WFO MIDLAND/ODESSA Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, April 24, 2022
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AREAL FLOOD ADVISORY
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
320 AM CDT Sun Apr 24 2022
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 AM CDT EARLY THIS MORNING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of western Texas, including the following
county, Howard.
* WHEN...Until 515 AM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 320 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms over Big Spring. Minor flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5
and 1 inch of rain has fallen.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Big Spring, Coahoma, Sand Springs and Big Spring McMahon-
Wrinkle Airpark.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
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WFO MIDLAND/ODESSA Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, April 24, 2022
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AREAL FLOOD ADVISORY
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
320 AM CDT Sun Apr 24 2022
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 AM CDT EARLY THIS MORNING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of western Texas, including the following
county, Howard.
* WHEN...Until 515 AM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 320 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms over Big Spring. Minor flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5
and 1 inch of rain has fallen.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Big Spring, Coahoma, Sand Springs and Big Spring McMahon-
Wrinkle Airpark.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
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MarLo Dance Studio is celebrating the full return of its lavish theatrical dance productions to the Sprague Theater in Bandon. The story of Anastasia will be woven together through ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary and hip-hop genres.
“It is with great joy that we bring back live cultural entertainment for the community to enjoy once again,” said director, Maria Merriam.
The 2022 show will run May 13, 14, 15 and May 20, 21, 22. Friday and Saturday shows will be at 7 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 3 p.m. All shows will be at the Sprague Theater.
Pre-sale tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for children under 12. At the door, tickets are $18 for adults and $15 for children. For online reserve seating, visit www.marlodance.com. Those without internet access can call 706-550-1416.
Anastasia is based on the legend of a young girl named Princess Anastasia, who survives the 1917 Russian revolution. In MDS’s version, the evil witch, Rasputin (Hadassah Slater) and her minions cast a deadly curse upon the royal house of the Romanovs. During the siege, the Dowager Empress, (Mel Garrett) escapes, but is separated from her granddaughter, Anastasia (Hallie Minkler). The two are lost to one another. The empress escapes to Paris, while Anastasia, having been stricken by a terrible blow, suffers amnesia. She spends the remainder of her childhood in an orphanage with the new name, Anya.
As a young woman, Anya has only one possession, a music box, given to her by the grandmother she doesn’t remember. Anya is troubled and confused by dreams and memories the box inspires. She is discovered by two con men hoping to cash in on a reward for finding the missing Princess Anastasia. The three set off for a Paris adventure with the evil Rasputin in pursuit.
Under the direction of Maria Merriam, MarLo Dance Studio is celebrating its 23rd season of serving the greater Bandon area. The 90+ performing students travel from as far as Gold Beach, Coos Bay and Myrtle Point to be part of Bandon’s unique program that focuses on a solid ballet foundation with jazz, tap, contemporary, hip hop, and ballroom genres made available to both youth and adults. As a performing arts school, MDS specializes in not only providing a dance education, but also in giving students an opportunity to express dance theatrically in story productions such as the sold-out productions as Peter Pan, The Nutcracker, Pinocchio and this May, Anastasia.
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WFO SAN ANGELO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, April 24, 2022
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FLASH FLOOD WARNING
The National Weather Service in San Angelo has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Central Fisher County in west central Texas...
Northwestern Jones County in west central Texas...
* Until 700 AM CDT.
* At 352 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.75 to 1.5 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms
producing flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Hamlin, Roby, Mccaulley and Tuxedo.
This includes the following Low Water Crossings...
US 180 crossing 7 miles west of Roby and crossings along County Road
141.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Brazoria Islands, Matagorda Islands, Bolivar Peninsula
and Galveston Island Counties.
* WHEN...Through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 430 AM CDT
FOR NORTHWESTERN MITCHELL AND EAST CENTRAL HOWARD COUNTIES...
At 354 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Coahoma, or 8
miles northeast of Big Spring, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Big Spring, Colorado City, Coahoma, Sand Springs, Lake Colorado City,
Lake Colorado City State Park, Westbrook, Big Spring Country Club and
Cuthbert.
This includes Interstate 20 between mile markers 176 and 215.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
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LJUBLJANA, Slovenia (AP) — Slovenians are casting ballots Sunday in a parliamentary election that is expected to be a tight race between the ruling right-wing populist party of Prime Minister Janez Jansa and opposition green-liberals in the politically divided European Union nation.
About 1.7 million voters will choose from an array of parties running for seats in the 90-member legislature. The ruling conservative Slovenian Democratic Party and newly formed Freedom Movement have led polls ahead of the vote.
Surveys, however, have suggested that there will be no clear winner in the election and that a coalition government will have to be formed after the vote, made up of at least three or four parties.
“Today is an important day as these elections decide how Slovenia will develop not only in the next four years, but in the next decade,” Jansa said upon voting on Sunday. “Expectations are good.”
Jansa became prime minister a little over two years ago after the previous liberal premier resigned. An admirer of former U.S. President Donald Trump, Jansa has pushed the country to the right since taking over at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The main challenger Sunday is U.S.-educated former business executive Robert Golob and his Freedom Movement party. The party has advocated green energy transition and sustainable development over Jansa’s nation-centered narrative.
The two blocs are projected to win an almost equal number of votes — around 20-25% — which would mean the composition and course of the future government could depend on which smaller groups pass the 4% election threshold. Observers have given Golob better chance than Jansa of gathering a post-election alliance.
Jansa’s SDS won the most votes in an election four years ago, but couldn’t initially find partners for a coalition government. He took over after lawmakers from centrist and left-leaning groups switched sides following the resignation in 2020 of liberal Prime Minister Marjan Sarec.
Jansa has since faced accusations of sliding toward authoritarian rule in the style of his ally, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban. Jansa came under EU scrutiny amid reports that he pressured opponents and public media, and installed loyalists in key positions for control over state institutions.
Liberals have described Sunday’s election as a referendum on Slovenia’s future. They argue that Jansa, if reelected, would push the traditionally moderate nation further away from “core” EU democratic values and toward other populist regimes.
The Freedom House democracy watchdog recently said that “while political rights and civil liberties are generally respected (in Slovenia), the current right-wing government has continued attempts to undermine the rule of law and democratic institutions, including the media and judiciary.”
The 63-year-old political veteran Jansa has denied this, portraying himself as a victim of an elaborate leftist smear plot. In order to polish his image before the election, Jansa has distanced himself from Orban and adopted a tough stance toward Russia over the invasion of Ukraine. | https://www.localsyr.com/news/international/slovenians-vote-in-tight-race-between-populists-liberals/ | 2022-04-24T09:46:21Z | https://www.localsyr.com/news/international/slovenians-vote-in-tight-race-between-populists-liberals/ | false |
WFO SAN ANGELO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, April 24, 2022
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FLASH FLOOD WARNING
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service San Angelo TX
421 AM CDT Sun Apr 24 2022
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING
FOR CENTRAL FISHER AND NORTHWESTERN JONES COUNTIES...
At 419 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have
fallen. Although storms have weakened across the warned area, an
additional one quarter to one half inch of rainfall is possible.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Hamlin, Roby, Mccaulley and Tuxedo.
This includes the following Low Water Crossings...
US 180 crossing 7 miles west of Roby and crossings along County Road
141.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
The National Weather Service in Midland has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northwestern Mitchell County in western Texas...
Southeastern Howard County in western Texas...
* Until 530 AM CDT.
* At 423 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Sand Springs,
or near Big Spring, moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect
wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Big Spring, Coahoma, Sand Springs, Westbrook, Big Spring Country
Club and Big Spring McMahon-Wrinkle Airpark.
This includes Interstate 20 between mile markers 174 and 209.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
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WFO MIDLAND/ODESSA Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, April 24, 2022
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AREAL FLOOD ADVISORY
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
320 AM CDT Sun Apr 24 2022
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 AM CDT EARLY THIS MORNING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of western Texas, including the following
county, Howard.
* WHEN...Until 515 AM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 320 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms over Big Spring. Minor flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5
and 1 inch of rain has fallen.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Big Spring, Coahoma, Sand Springs and Big Spring McMahon-
Wrinkle Airpark.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
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TX Lake Charles LA Zone Forecast for Saturday, April 23, 2022
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373 FPUS54 KLCH 240837
ZFPLCH
Zone Forecast Product
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
337 AM CDT Sun Apr 24 2022
TXZ180-242215-
Tyler-
Including the cities of Town Bluff, Fred, Hillister, Ivanhoe,
Spurger, Warren, and Woodville
337 AM CDT Sun Apr 24 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. South winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy with
a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows
in the upper 60s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to
25 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the morning, then mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Temperature falling
into the mid 70s in the afternoon. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Chance of rain 90 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Showers and thunderstorms likely. Lows in the
upper 50s. North winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
Chance of rain 70 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then partly sunny in the afternoon.
Cooler with highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph
with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in
the mid 50s. Highs around 80.
.THURSDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper
80s. Lows in the mid 60s.
$$
TXZ201-242215-
Hardin-
Including the cities of Lumberton and Silsbee
337 AM CDT Sun Apr 24 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the morning, then mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Temperature falling into
the upper 70s in the afternoon. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Chance of rain 80 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Showers and thunderstorms likely. Lows in the
lower 60s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the morning. Cooler with highs in the mid 70s. Northeast winds
5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in
the mid 50s. Highs in the lower 80s.
.THURSDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper
80s. Lows in the mid 60s.
$$
TXZ215-242215-
Jefferson-
Including the cities of Beaumont, Sabine Pass,
and Sea Rim State Park
337 AM CDT Sun Apr 24 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 15 to
20 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Southeast
winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds 10 to
15 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Showers and thunderstorms likely. Lows in the mid
60s. East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming northeast after midnight.
Chance of rain 70 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the morning. Highs in the mid 70s. Northeast winds 15 to
20 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing.
Lows in the upper 50s.
.WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the upper
70s. Lows in the lower 60s.
.THURSDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 80s.
Lows in the upper 60s.
$$
TXZ216-242215-
Orange-
Including the cities of Orange, Vidor, and Bridge City
337 AM CDT Sun Apr 24 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers this morning.
Highs in the mid 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to
25 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Southeast
winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the
afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Chance of rain 70 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Showers and thunderstorms likely. Lows in the mid
60s. East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming north after midnight.
Chance of rain 70 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then partly sunny in the afternoon.
Cooler with highs in the mid 70s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Chance of rain 30 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in
the upper 50s. Highs around 80.
.THURSDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 80s.
Lows in the upper 60s.
$$
TXZ259-242215-
Northern Jasper-
Including the cities of Holly Springs, Jasper, Kirbyville,
Magnolia Springs, Mt. Union, and Roganville
337 AM CDT Sun Apr 24 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers. A slight
chance of thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s.
South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy with
a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows
in the upper 60s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to
25 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the morning, then showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Highs in the lower 80s. Temperature falling into the mid 70s in
the afternoon. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain
90 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Showers and thunderstorms likely. Lows in the
upper 50s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then partly sunny in the afternoon.
Cooler with highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Chance of rain 30 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in
the lower 50s. Highs in the upper 70s.
.THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid
80s. Lows in the mid 60s.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
$$
TXZ260-242215-
Northern Newton-
Including the cities of Burkeville, Farrsville, Jamestown,
Newton, Wiergate, Bleakwood, and Call
337 AM CDT Sun Apr 24 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers. A slight
chance of thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s.
South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy with
a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows
in the upper 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to
25 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the morning, then showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Highs in the lower 80s. Temperature falling into the mid 70s in
the afternoon. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain
90 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Showers and thunderstorms likely. Lows in the
upper 50s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.TUESDAY...Cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the morning, then partly sunny in the afternoon. Cooler with
highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of
rain 30 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in
the lower 50s. Highs in the upper 70s.
.THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 80s.
Lows in the lower 60s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.
Highs in the upper 80s.
$$
TXZ261-242215-
Southern Jasper-
Including the cities of Gist, Buna, and Evadale
337 AM CDT Sun Apr 24 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers. A slight
chance of thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s.
South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the morning, then mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms
likely in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Temperature
falling into the upper 70s in the afternoon. South winds 5 to
10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Showers and thunderstorms likely. Lows in the
lower 60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then partly sunny in the afternoon.
Cooler with highs in the mid 70s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph
with gusts up to 20 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in
the mid 50s. Highs in the lower 80s.
.THURSDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper
80s. Lows in the mid 60s.
$$
TXZ262-242215-
Southern Newton-
Including the city of Deweyville
337 AM CDT Sun Apr 24 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers. A slight
chance of thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s.
South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the morning, then mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms
likely in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Temperature
falling into the upper 70s in the afternoon. South winds 5 to
10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Showers and thunderstorms likely. Lows in the
lower 60s. East winds around 5 mph, becoming north after
midnight. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.TUESDAY...Cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the morning, then partly sunny in the afternoon. Cooler with
highs in the mid 70s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up
to 20 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in
the mid 50s. Highs around 80.
.THURSDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 80s.
Lows in the mid 60s.
$$
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Steven Davis relishing tough Europa League tie with RB Leipzig
By PA Staff published
Steven Davis was delighted with the way 10-man Rangers battled to a 3-1 win at Motherwell on Saturday and now turns his attention to this week’s keenly-awaited Europa League semi-final against RB Leipzig.
With one eye on the first leg in Germany on Thursday night, Gers boss Giovanni van Bronckhorst made eight changes for the cinch Premiership encounter at Fir Park.
The Govan men took the lead after 14 minutes – although it was unclear whether home keeper Liam Kelly had parried into his own net from a Connor Goldson header or whether Scott Wright got the last touch – before Ibrox defender Leon Balogun was shown a straight red card by referee Nick Walsh for an overly robust tackle on Dean Cornelius.
Well striker Ross Tierney levelled with a header in the 35th minute but Wright restored the Gers’ lead two minutes after the restart before skipper James Tavernier scored from the spot just after the hour mark for all three points.
Now the focus turns to Rangers’ first European semi-final in 14 years and after coming through another test in the league, 37-year-old midfielder Davis is putting no limits on progress in Europe.
He said: “It is going to be a really tough tie over the two legs.
“But we are in the semi-finals and really looking forward and hopefully we can go that one step further.
“We look forward to the games coming thick and fast and we move on to Thursday and focus on that.
“We were delighted to take the three points on Saturday. When you come away from home you always expect the first 10-15 minutes to be a bit frantic and that was certainly the case and then it settled down a bit.
“Amad (Diallo) had a good chance and then we got ourselves in front.
“We felt quite comfortable at that point then the game changed going down to 10 men but I felt we dealt with it really well, kept our shape well and always had that threat going forward with the pace we have in the wide areas.
“It was important to reset at half-time. The manager tweaked a couple of things and we started the second half well and that gave us a good foothold in the game and from then on we felt relatively comfortable.”
Well boss Graham Alexander was disappointed by the defeat but is determined to finish the season with a flourish.
He told Motherwell TV: “We have four games to go and we need to win as many points as we possibly can.
“We are still a great position to be in, in the top six, which a lot of other clubs would love to be in so we don’t want to get too down on everything.
“But in the aftermath of that result we have to look to see if we could we have done something better and 100 per cent in the second half we could have. We just had to replicate what we did in the first half.”
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WFO MIDLAND/ODESSA Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, April 24, 2022
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FLASH FLOOD WARNING
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
448 AM CDT Sun Apr 24 2022
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CDT EARLY THIS
MORNING FOR CENTRAL HOWARD AND NORTHWESTERN MITCHELL COUNTIES...
At 448 AM CDT, local law enforcement reported street flooding in Big
Spring and the public has reported multiple homes flooded in town.
Additional flooding is possible but the heaviest rain has moved east
of Big Spring.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Law enforcement and public reported.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Big Spring, Coahoma, Sand Springs, Lake Colorado City State Park,
Lake Colorado City, Westbrook, Big Spring Country Club, Cuthbert
and Big Spring McMahon-Wrinkle Airpark.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
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CANAKKALE, Turkey (AP) — The remains of 17 missing French soldiers who fought in the World War I Battle of Gallipoli were on Sunday handed over to French military officials and put to rest alongside other fallen comrades more than a century after their deaths.
The remains were found during restoration work on a castle and surrounding areas on Turkey’s northwestern Canakkale Peninsula, where Allied forces fought against Ottoman Turks in the ill-fated Gallipoli campaign that started with landings on the peninsula on April 25, 1915.
Col. Philippe Boulogne paid tribute to soldiers who “came to defend their homeland on this distant land, the scene of one of the most tragic episodes in our history” at the handing-over ceremony.
The ceremony coincided with commemorations marking the 107th anniversary of the start of the battle, during which French, British and other soldiers are remembered. On Monday, Australians and New Zealanders will mark Anzac Day to remember their fallen soldiers in a dawn ceremony.
“Zouaves (light-infantry corps) and riflemen from Senegal, Algeria, legionnaires, 10,000 French and colonial soldiers fell in the front at Gallipoli,” Boulogne said. “Neither the scale of the losses nor the violence of the war diminished the bravery of these men. Their courage and their sense of sacrifice will never be forgotten.”
Only one out of the 17 French soldiers — Cpl. Paul Roman, of the 1st Engineers Regiment — has been formally identified.
Authorities were also able to identify three tombstones belonging to Cmdr. Galinier of the 58th Colonial Infantry Regiment, and Capt. Stefani and 2nd Lt. Charvet of the 4th Zouaves, according to the French Embassy. Only their last names were provided.
The World War I Gallipoli campaign aimed to secure a naval route from the Mediterranean Sea to Istanbul through the Dardanelles, and take the Ottoman Empire out of the war. The Gallipoli landings marked the start of a fierce battle that lasted for eight months.
Around 44,000 Allied troops and 86,000 Ottoman soldiers died in the fighting.
Ismail Tasdemir, the Turkish official in charge of the historical site, said during the handing-over ceremony that the former battlefields have now become a land of “peace, tranquility and trust.”
At the soldiers’ final resting place at the Seddulbahir French cemetery, French Embassy official Mathilde Grammont read from a message that modern Turkey’s founder, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk — a former Gallipoli commander — wrote for the mothers of the fallen soldiers:
“You, the mothers who sent their sons from faraway countries, wipe away your tears; your sons are now lying in our bosom and are in peace. After having lost their lives on this land they have become our sons as well.”
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TX El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM Zone Forecast for Saturday, April 23, 2022
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ZFPEPZ
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National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
451 AM MDT Sun Apr 24 2022
TXZ418-242245-
Western El Paso County-
Including the cities of Downtown El Paso, West El Paso,
and Upper Valley
451 AM MDT Sun Apr 24 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming north 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph after
midnight.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. East winds 15 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. East winds
15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs around 80. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph
with gusts up to 30 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight.
Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 10 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Warmer with highs around 90.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs around 90.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
$$
TXZ419-242245-
Eastern/Central El Paso County-
Including the cities of East and Northeast El Paso, Socorro,
and Fort Bliss
451 AM MDT Sun Apr 24 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming north 10 to 15 mph after midnight.
.MONDAY...Sunny, breezy with highs in the lower 70s. East winds
15 to 25 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear and breezy. Lows in the upper 40s.
East winds 15 to 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds 15 to
20 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight.
Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 10 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Not as cool with highs in the upper
80s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
$$
TXZ420-242245-
Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains-
Including the cities of Hueco Tanks and Loma Linda
451 AM MDT Sun Apr 24 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Northwest winds 10 to
15 mph, becoming northeast after midnight.
.MONDAY...Sunny, breezy, cooler with highs in the mid 60s. East
winds 15 to 25 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear and breezy. Lows in the mid 40s.
East winds 15 to 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Sunny, breezy with highs in the lower 70s. East winds
15 to 25 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight.
Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 10 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Not as cool with highs in the mid 80s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny, breezy with highs in the lower 80s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
$$
TXZ423-242245-
Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties-
Including the cities of Fabens, Fort Hancock, and Tornillo
451 AM MDT Sun Apr 24 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming west 10 to 15 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Northwest winds 10 to
15 mph, becoming northeast 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
.MONDAY...Sunny, cooler with highs in the lower 70s. East winds
15 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. East winds
15 to 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs around 80. East winds 15 to 20 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight.
Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Warmer with highs around 90.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers
in the evening, then mostly clear after midnight. Lows in the mid
50s. Chance of rain 10 percent.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
$$
TXZ421-242245-
Salt Basin-
Including the cities of Cornudas, Dell City, and Salt Flat
451 AM MDT Sun Apr 24 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 40s. West winds 10 to 15 mph,
becoming north after midnight.
.MONDAY...Sunny, breezy and much cooler with highs in the mid
60s. East winds 20 to 25 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear and breezy. Lows in the lower 40s.
East winds 15 to 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Sunny, breezy with highs in the mid 70s. East winds
15 to 25 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Not as cool with highs in the upper
80s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers
in the evening, then mostly clear after midnight. Lows in the
lower 50s. Chance of rain 10 percent.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny, breezy with highs in the upper 80s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
$$
TXZ422-242245-
Southern Hudspeth Highlands-
Including the city of Sierra Blanca
451 AM MDT Sun Apr 24 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Northwest winds 10 to
15 mph, becoming north after midnight.
.MONDAY...Sunny, breezy and much cooler with highs in the lower
60s. Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear and breezy. Lows in the mid 40s.
East winds 15 to 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. East winds 15 to
20 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight.
Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 10 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Not as cool with highs in the lower
80s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers
in the evening, then mostly clear after midnight. Lows in the mid
50s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
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Rio Grande Valley of Eastern Hudspeth County-
Including the city of Indian Hot Springs
451 AM MDT Sun Apr 24 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northwest winds 10 to
15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Northwest winds 10 to
15 mph, becoming north after midnight.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Much cooler with highs in the lower 70s.
Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. East winds
15 to 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. East winds 15 to
20 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight.
Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 10 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Not as cool with highs in the upper
80s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers
in the evening, then mostly clear after midnight. Breezy with
lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
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KYIV, Ukraine — Russian forces called in airstrikes on a besieged steel factory in the southern city of Mariupol to try to dislodge the last Ukrainian troops holding out in the strategic port, Ukrainian officials said Sunday, while President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he would meet in Kyiv with two top American officials.
Zelenskyy gave few details about the logistics of his planned talks with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on what was the 60th day since Russia invaded Ukraine. But he told reporters he expected the Americans to come bringing “not just presents or some kind of cakes, we are expecting specific things and specific weapons.”
The visit would be the first to Ukraine's capital by high-level U.S. officials since the invasion began Feb. 24. While visiting Poland in March, Blinken stepped briefly onto Ukrainian soil to meet with the country’s foreign minister. Zelenskyy’s last face-to-face meeting with a U.S. leader was Feb. 19 in Munich with Vice President Kamala Harris.
The meeting was set to take place as Ukrainians and Russians observed Orthodox Easter, an occasion Zelenskyy highlighted the allegorical significance of to a nation wracked by nearly two months of war.
“The great holiday today gives us great hope and unwavering faith that light will overcome darkness, good will overcome evil, life will overcome death, and therefore Ukraine will surely win!” he said, speaking Sunday from the ancient St. Sophia Cathedral.
Russia has been trying to take Mariupol for nearly two months, and the city on the Sea of Azov has seen some of the war's worst deprivations. Its capture would deprive Ukraine of a vital port, free up Russian troops to fight elsewhere, and establish a land corridor to the Crimean Peninsula, which Moscow seized in 2014.
Some 2,000 troops have been fighting tenaciously to hold on to the last remaining Ukrainian outpost in the city, the Azovstal steel plant, which also has civilians taking refuge in its labyrinthine tunnel system.
Russian forces have continued to pummel the plant, hitting it with air strikes, including by long-range aircraft, Oleksandr Shtupun, spokesman for the Ukrainian Armed Forces General Staff, said Sunday.
Mariupol has been blockaded for most of the war. Ukrainian officials have said they expect to find thousands of dead civilians and evidence of war crimes there when the fighting ends. Satellite images have shown what appear to be mass graves dug in towns to the west and east of Mariupol.
In the last day, Russia also pressed its attacks elsewhere in the eastern Donbas region, where Moscow-backed separatists controlled some territory before the war and the Russians are aiming to gain full control over Ukraine’s eastern industrial heartland.
Shtupun said Russian forces intensified their assault operations toward the cities of Popasna and Siverodonetsk in Luhansk, and Kurakhiv in Donetsk. Luhansk regional Gov. Serhiy Haidai said Sunday that eight people were killed and two others were wounded in a Russian barrage on Saturday.
The Russians also have shelled the Dnipro region west of Donbas, where at least one person was killed by a Russian missile, according to regional Gov. Valentyn Reznichenko.
Russia has pulled back forces from Kyiv, and the north of the country to feed into the Donbas offensive, but the British Ministry of Defense said Sunday that Ukrainian forces had repelled numerous assaults in the past week.
“Despite Russia making some territorial gains, Ukrainian resistance has been strong across all axes and inflicted significant cost on Russian forces,” the ministry said in an intelligence update.
“Poor Russian morale and limited time to reconstitute, re-equip and reorganize forces from prior offensives are likely hindering Russian combat effectiveness,” it said.
In attacks on the eve of Orthodox Easter, Russian forces pounded cities and towns in southern and eastern Ukraine. A 3-month-old baby was among eight people killed when Russia fired cruise missiles at the Black Sea port city of Odesa, officials said. Zelenskyy said 18 more were wounded.
“The war started when this baby was one month old. Can you imagine what is happening?” Zelenskyy said. “They are just bastards. ... I don’t have any other words for it, just bastards.”
The Ukrainian military said Saturday it destroyed a Russian command post in Kherson, a southern city that fell to Russian forces early in the war.
The command post was hit on Friday, killing two generals and critically wounding another, the Ukrainian military intelligence agency said in a statement. The Russian military did not comment on the claim, which could not be confirmed.
If true, at least nine Russian generals have been killed since the start of the invasion, according to Ukrainian reports.
On Saturday the Azov Regiment of Ukraine’s National Guard, which has members holed up in the Mariupol steel plant, released a video of around two dozen women and children sheltering there. Its contents could not be independently verified, but if authentic, it would be the first video testimony of what life has been like for civilians trapped underground there.
The video shows soldiers giving sweets to children who respond with fist-bumps. One young girl said she and her relatives had "seen neither the sky nor the sun” since they left home Feb. 27.
The regiment’s deputy commander, Sviatoslav Palamar, told the AP the video was shot Thursday. The Azov Regiment has its roots in the Azov Battalion, which was formed by far-right activists in 2014 at the start of the separatist conflict in eastern Ukraine and has elicited criticism for some of its tactics.
More than 100,000 people — down from a prewar population of about 430,000 — are believed to remain in Mariupol with scant food, water or heat. Ukrainian authorities estimate that over 20,000 civilians have been killed in the city.
Yet another attempt to evacuate women, children and older adults from Mariupol failed Saturday. Petro Andryushchenko, an adviser to Mariupol’s mayor, said Russian forces did not allow Ukrainian-organized buses to take residents to Zaporizhzhia, a city 227 kilometers (141 miles) to the northwest.
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WFO MIDLAND/ODESSA Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, April 24, 2022
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
457 AM CDT Sun Apr 24 2022
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 530 AM CDT
FOR NORTHWESTERN MITCHELL AND EAST CENTRAL HOWARD COUNTIES...
At 457 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Coahoma, or 12
miles northeast of Big Spring, moving northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Big Spring, Coahoma, Sand Springs and Westbrook.
This includes Interstate 20 between mile markers 180 and 209.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — It’s unknown how long a stay will hold off the execution of Richard Bernard Moore — South Carolina’s first-ever inmate to be put to death by a firing squad — as his attorneys pursue legal challenges.
But the issuance of Moore’s death warrant, initially planned to be carried out April 29, has renewed interest in how a state puts in motion its plans to shoot an inmate to death. The method is employed in only a handful of states and has not been used in the U.S. in more than a decade.
South Carolina just instituted the firing squad option last year, giving condemned inmates the choice between that and electrocution, prompted by an inability to procure lethal injection drugs.
In choosing the firing squad, the 57-year-old Moore said he didn’t concede that either method was legal or constitutional but that he more strongly opposed death by electrocution and only opted for the firing squad because he was required to make a choice.
Moore drew the death sentence for the 1999 killing of convenience store clerk James Mahoney in Spartanburg. Planning to rob the store for money to support his cocaine habit, investigators have said that Mahoney pulled a gun, which Moore was able to wrestle away and use to shoot the clerk.
A May 13 execution date has also been set for another inmate, Brad Sigmon, although a state judge is examining his legal argument that both electrocution and the firing squad are “barbaric” methods of killing.
Only three executions in the United States have been carried out by firing squad since 1976, according to the Washington-based nonprofit Death Penalty Information Center. Moore’s would mark the first since Ronnie Lee Gardner ’s 2010 execution by a five-person firing squad in Utah.
WHEN DID THIS PROCESS BEGIN?
South Carolina — once home to one of the busiest death chambers in the nation — has been unable to carry out any execution since 2011, an involuntary pause that officials have attributed to the state’s inability to procure the trifecta of drugs needed to carry out a lethal injection. Condemned inmates had the choice between injection and electrocution, meaning that opting for the former would in essence leave the state unable to carry out the sentence.
For several years, lawmakers have mulled adding the firing squad as an option to approved methods, but debate never advanced. Last year, Democratic Sen. Dick Harpootlian and GOP Sen. Greg Hembree, both of whom previously served as prosecutors, again argued in favor of adding the firing squad option.
“The death penalty is going to stay the law here for a while. If it is going to remain, it ought to be humane,” Harpootlian said, positing that the firing squad provided a more humane alternative than electrocution, if executions were to continue in the GOP-dominated state.
The measure, which Republican Gov. Henry McMaster signed into law last May, made South Carolina the fourth state in the country to allow use of a firing squad, according to the Washington-based nonprofit Death Penalty Information Center.
HOW IS THE EXECUTION CARRIED OUT?
Since the bill’s passage, the South Carolina Department of Corrections worked at retrofitting its existing death chamber in Columbia — where executions by lethal injection and electrocution have been carried out for more than 30 years — to accommodate the needs of a firing squad.
The agency spent $53,600 in state funding on renovations, including the installation of bullet-resistant glass between the death chamber and witnesses, as well as a metal chair into which the inmate will be strapped. They also cut into the brick wall of the chamber to make an aperture through which the three shooters — all volunteer employees from the Corrections Department — will thread their weapons, all loaded with live ammunition.
The aperture is 15 feet from the condemned, situated in a corner of the room, according to a memo released last month by the prisons agency. While the inmate will be visible to witnesses, officials said that the shooters and their weapons will not.
The electric chair, which officials say cannot be removed from the chamber, will be covered in its spot between the glass wall and the firing squad chair.
After an opportunity to make a final statement, the inmate will be strapped into the chair and a hood placed over his head. An execution team member will place a “small aim point” over the inmate’s heart.
After the warden reads the execution order, officials said the team will fire. The agency has not specified what caliber rifles the volunteer shooters will use, nor details of the “certain qualifications” they will be required to have met.
WHO WILL BE THERE TO WITNESS IT?
Aside from the state officials in the chamber to carry out the execution, three media witnesses may attend the execution, as well as three witnesses from the victim’s family, according to the Corrections Department.
State law also allows religious and legal counsel for the inmate, as well as representatives from law enforcement and local prosecutors.
WHAT HAPPENS AFTERWARD?
As is standard with all South Carolina executions, a physician will examine the inmate and make a death declaration. A photo released by Corrections officials shows a lipped metal basin underneath the inmate chair, as well as a rectangular box directly behind it, potentially to absorb the gunfire.
Immediately thereafter, the witnesses will be escorted from the room and taken to the Corrections headquarters building, where other media will be gathered.
Out of sight of the witnesses, the inmate’s body is removed from the chamber and taken by the Richland County Coroner’s Office for an autopsy before being returned to the inmate’s family.
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A grand ceremony marking the 1,062nd birthday of the sea goddess Mazu is held in her birthplace of Meizhou of Putian City, east China's Fujian Province, April 23, 2022. (Photo: China News Service/Lin Chunsheng)
Mazu is a deified young woman named Lin Mo who is believed to have lived in the 10th century on Meizhou Island, where she dedicated herself to helping people in need and died attempting to rescue shipwreck victims at the age of 27.
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WFO SAN ANGELO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, April 24, 2022
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FLASH FLOOD WARNING
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service San Angelo TX
619 AM CDT Sun Apr 24 2022
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR CENTRAL FISHER AND
NORTHWESTERN JONES COUNTIES...
The heavy rain has ended. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a
threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures.
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France has started voting in a presidential runoff election with repercussions for Europe’s future, with centrist incumbent Emmanuel Macron the front-runner but fighting a tough challenge from far-right rival Marine Le Pen.
The centrist Macron is asking voters to trust him for a second five-year term despite a presidency troubled by protests, the pandemic and the war in Ukraine. A Macron victory in this vote would make him the first French president in 20 years to win a second term.
The result of voting in France, a nuclear-armed nation with one of the world’s biggest economies, could also impact the conflict in Ukraine, as France has played a key role in diplomatic efforts and support for sanctions against Russia.
Le Pen’s support in France’s electorate has grown during this campaign to her highest level ever, and much will depend on Sunday on how many people turn out to vote. Participation was 26.1% at midday, slightly higher than at the same point in the first-round vote on April 10.
Many of those expected to choose Macron are doing so to keep out Le Pen and ideas seen as too extreme and anti-democratic, such as her plan to ban the Muslim headscarf in public, or her ties to Russia.
“I am serene,” she said as she cast her ballot in the northern town of Henin-Beaumont. “I have confidence in the French.” She took selfies with fans, as Macron greeted crowds with handshakes and embraces in the English Channel coastal town of Le Touquet.
Both candidates are trying to court the 7.7 million votes of leftist candidate Jean-Luc Melenchon, who was defeated in the first round on April 10.
For many who voted for left-wing candidates in the first round, the runoff presents an unpalatable choice between a nationalist in Le Pen, and a president who some feel has veered to the right during his first term. The outcome could depend on how left-wing voters make up their minds: between backing Macron or abstaining and leaving him to fend for himself against Le Pen.
Voting west of Paris in the suburb of Le Pecq, Stephanie David cast her ballot for Macron “without much joy”. She had voted for the Communist Party candidate in round one.
“It was the least worst choice,” said the transport logistics worker. Le Pen was anathema to her: “Even if she tries to soften her rhetoric, I can’t stomach it.”
All opinion polls in recent days converge toward a win for the 44-year-old pro-European Macron — yet the margin over his 53-year-old far-right rival varies broadly. Polls also forecast a possibly record-high number of people who will either cast a blank vote or not vote at all.
Retiree Jean-Pierre Roux voted to keep out Le Pen’s father Jean-Marie in the 2002 runoff and again against his daughter in 2017. But Roux could not bring himself to vote Macron again this time. He put an empty envelope in the voting box. He said he regarded Macron as too arrogant to vote for again, citing a common complaint of the president that Le Pen echoed, too.
“I am not against his ideas but I cannot stand the person,” he said.
Le Pen has sought to appeal to working class voters struggling with surging prices amid the fallout of Russia’s war in Ukraine – an approach that even Macron acknowledged has found resonance in the wider public. She said bringing down the cost of living would be her priority if elected as France’s first woman president, and she portrayed herself as the candidate for voters unable to make ends meet.
She says that Macron’s presidency has left the country deeply divided. She has repeatedly referenced the so-called yellow vest protest movement that rocked his government before the Covid-19 pandemic, with months of violent demonstrations against his economic policies that some thought hurt the poorest.
France’s presidential campaign has been especially challenging for voters of immigrant heritage and religious minorities, notably because of Le Pen’s proposed policies targeting Muslims.
Macron has also touted his environmental and climate accomplishments in a bid to draw in young voters popular with far left candidates. Citizens and especially millennials voted in droves for Melenchon. Many young voters are particularly engaged with climate issues.
Although Macron was associated with the slogan “Make The Planet Great Again”, in his first five-year term, he capitulated to angry yellow vest protesters by scrapping a tax hike on fuel prices.
Macron has said his next prime minister would be placed in charge of environmental planning as France seeks to become carbon neutral by 2050.
Le Pen, once considered a climate-change sceptic, wants to scrap subsidies for renewable energies. She vowed to dismantle windfarms and invest in nuclear and hydro energy. | https://www.thecourier.co.uk/news/uk-world/3226841/marine-le-pen-serene-as-voting-begins-in-frances-presidential-election/ | 2022-04-24T12:31:35Z | https://www.thecourier.co.uk/news/uk-world/3226841/marine-le-pen-serene-as-voting-begins-in-frances-presidential-election/ | true |
WFO SAN ANGELO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, April 24, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service San Angelo TX
648 AM CDT Sun Apr 24 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern Jones
and southeastern Fisher Counties through 730 AM CDT...
At 648 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Longworth, moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Anson, Hamlin, Roby, Sylvester, Neinda, Longworth, Mccaulley and The
Intersection Of Us-180 And Ranch Road 126.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
LAT...LON 3268 9978 3259 10033 3275 10043 3296 10005
3296 9998
TIME...MOT...LOC 1148Z 246DEG 24KT 3266 10028
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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WFO SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, April 24, 2022
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BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Francisco CA
505 AM PDT Sun Apr 24 2022
...SNEAKER WAVES AND ENHANCED RIP CURRENTS SUNDAY...
.A long period northwest swell arrives today. This long period
swell will result in increased risk of sneaker waves and strong
rip currents, especially during the afternoon and evening.
Individuals are advised to remain off of exposed coastal rocks and
jetties if visiting the coast.
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM PDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Long period swell will lead to an increased risk of
sneaker waves and strong rip currents along the coast.
* WHERE...Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National
Seashore, Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast, San
Francisco Peninsula Coast, San Francisco and Northern Monterey
Bay.
* WHEN...From 10 AM PDT this morning through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest risk of sneaker waves and strong
rip currents during the afternoon and evening today.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Stay off coastal rocks and jetties. Keep children close, keep
pets on leashes, and never turn your back to the ocean. Remain out
of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
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The second annual Recommerce Report was released by eBay
Gen Z moving toward a circular economy
The report highlights that Gen Z is driving real change in terms of using recommerce (selling and buying pre-owned goods) as a means of positively contributing to sustainability efforts. Approximately 34% of buyers survey respondents around the world named sustainability as a reason for recommerce, as do 27% of sellers. Renee Morin, chief sustainability officer of eBay, said, “The number one reason to sell pre-owned goods on eBay is to earn extra cash and the second reason is to keep products out of landfills.” eBay’s report notes that by keeping products in circulation longer, sellers can contribute to a robust circular economy that is essential for the sustainability of the planet.
According to the report, Gen Z’s love for secondhand goods is creating more economic opportunities while also contributing to a greener future with 32% of new sellers being Gen Z followed by Millennials at 16%.“Empowering people and creating economic opportunity for all is at the heart of everything we do at eBay and the ripple effect of our work creates waves of change,” said eBay CEO Jamie Iannone. “Our marketplace allows people to rediscover the value of secondhand items with the added bonus of contributing to a more prosperous, more sustainable future for everyone.”
Demand for pre-owned goods is high
As the demand for pre-owned apparel, technology and electronics grows, eBay has continued to expand the breadth and variety of the marketplace to better meet the demands of the changing consumer. In 2021, eBay’s sellers delivered $2.7 billion in sales (measured in gross merchandise value-GMV) in pre-owned electronics and apparel in the U.S., U.K. and Canada.
Demand for secondhand items scales beyond vintage clothing and technology items. Collectibles (which includes trading cards, toys, art, sports memorabilia, coins, and bullion) continue to be one of the top categories on eBay, and the trading cards category is growing at a notable pace, with U.S. trading cards GMV hitting $2 billion in the first half of 2021 which equals the total revenue (GMV) generated in the full year of 2020.
Environmental consciousness
eBay does not just keep unused objects out of landfills, it also conserves energy, resources and the costs of creating new items from the entire product lifecycle. Morin said, “The circular economy is a big win for buyers and sellers and is a flywheel that continuously connects buyers and sellers.” Morin discussed how sellers become buyers over time and buyers become sellers so both become part of a highly engaged community of recommerce. Morin discussed that consumers worldwide recognize that recommerce can be a potential source of great income with the added benefit of contributing to a greener planet.
In 2021, preowned products sold on eBay reduced carbon emissions, the primary contributor to the climate crisis, by approximately 540,000 metric tons which is the equivalent of powering almost 65,000 U.S. homes for one year.
eBay noted in its report that the company is carbon-neutral, reducing emissions for offices and data centers and offsetting its remaining carbon footprint in 2021. Going forward the goals include sourcing 100% of electricity supply from renewable energy sources by 2025 for eBay-controlled data centers and offices, while reducing 90% of carbon emissions from its operations by 2030. And by 2025, the recommerce goal is to create $20 billion in positive economic impacts and avoid 7 million metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions which is the equivalent of taking over 1.5 million cars off the road for a year.
eBay’s plans to be the thought leader on recommerce
The company plans to release new methodologies and key performance indicators around the recommerce sector and to develop guidelines to share with the industry. Morin stated, “Our ultimate goal is to be the thought leader in the space of recommerce.” Morin discussed how sharing information, measurements and benchmarks like the Recommerce Report will allow other companies to learn from the eBay footprint and put action into words around the recommerce market. “eBay will be introducing new methodology and financial metrics in the future to better measure the environmental and financial impacts of recommerce.”
Revenues break $10 billion
The growth of recommerce continues to remain strong with eBay’s full-year revenues up 17% to over $10 billion. eBay has been continuously recognized for its commitment to environmental and corporate responsibility through inclusion in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) World and North America Indices and Investors Business Dai | https://www.forbes.com/sites/shelleykohan/2022/04/24/gen-z-driving-a-more-sustainable-future-with-ebay-selling-pre-owned-goods/ | 2022-04-24T13:06:36Z | https://www.forbes.com/sites/shelleykohan/2022/04/24/gen-z-driving-a-more-sustainable-future-with-ebay-selling-pre-owned-goods/ | false |
By The Associated Press
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has spoken of hope and victory for his nation during an Easter Sunday address.
Speaking from the ancient St. Sophia cathedral, Zelenskyy said that “the great holiday today gives us great hope and unwavering faith that light will overcome darkness, good will overcome evil, life will overcome death, and therefore Ukraine will surely win!”
He said that “the Lord and the holy heavenly light are on our side,” adding: “We are going through very difficult ordeals. Let us reach a just end on this path — the beginning of a happy life and prosperity of Ukraine.”
Zelenskyy said that “on Easter, we ask God for great grace to make our dream come true – this is another great day — the day when great peace will come to Ukraine.”
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KEY DEVELOPMENTS IN THE RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR:
— Ukrainian counterattacks slowing Russian offensive in the east
— Ukrainian village faces a churchless Easter
— Sanctions hit Russian economy, though Putin says otherwise
— Refugees in the Czech Republic make protective vests for volunteer fighters
— Possible mass graves near Mariupol shown in satellite images
— Follow all AP stories on Russia’s war on Ukraine at https://apnews.com/hub/russia-ukraine
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KYIV, Ukraine — A Ukrainian presidential adviser has urged Russia to allow civilians to leave a steel mill in Mariupol besieged by the Russian forces.
Mykhailo Podolyak, an adviser to Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, appealed to Russia to announce a truce in Mariupol on Orthodox Easter Sunday and immediately open a humanitarian corridor for civilians holed up at the giant Azovstal steel plant. He also challenged Russia to conduct a round of talks to negotiate an exit for the Ukrainian defenders of the plant.
Podolyak tweeted that the Russian military is attacking the plant with heavy bombs and artillery barrage and is accumulating forces and equipment for an assault.
Sviatoslav Palamar, an officer with the Azov Regiment defending the plant, said in a video that on Eastern Sunday the Russians are continuing to shower the plant with bombs and shell it with heavy artillery.
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KYIV, Ukraine — The Ukrainian military says Russian forces have continued to press their attacks in the east.
The General Staff of the Ukrainian armed forces said Sunday that the Russians fired on Ukrainian positions along the entire line of contact on the war’s 60th day. It also said the Russian military intensified its offensive and assault operations in the Siverodonetsk, Kurakhiv and Popasna directions.
A regional official in eastern Ukraine says at least eight people have been killed by the Russian shelling.
Luhansk regional Governor Serhiy Haidai said Sunday that two others were wounded by the Russian barrage in the past 24 hours.
The General Staff added that Russian forces have also continued to pummel the besieged Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol, hitting it with air strikes, including by long-range aircraft.
The shelling comes as the Russians are pressing their offensive in a bid to gain full control over Ukraine’s eastern industrial heartland called Donbas.
The Russians have also shelled the Dnipro region west of Donbas, where at least one person was killed by a Russian missile, according to Dnipro regional Governor Valentyn Reznichenko.
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KYIV, Ukraine — The Ukrainian military said Saturday it destroyed a Russian command post in Kherson, a southern city that fell to Russian forces early in the war.
The Ukrainian military intelligence agency posted a statement saying the command post was hit on Friday and two generals were killed and one was critically wounded.
Oleksiy Arestovych, an adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said in an online interview that 50 senior Russian officers were in the command center when it came under attack. He said their fate was unknown.
The Russian military did not comment on the claim, which could not be confirmed.
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KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said new evidence is emerging that shows Russian troops killed tens of thousands of civilians in Mariupol and then tried to cover it up. He said Ukraine has intercepted Russian conversations about “how they are concealing the traces of their crimes.” Satellite images have shown what appear to be mass graves dug in towns to the west and east of Mariupol.
Zelenskyy said the Russians set up “filtration camps” near Mariupol for those trying to leave the city, which has largely been reduced to rubble. He said those who survive these camps are sent to areas under Russian occupation or to Russia itself, often as far as Siberia or the Far East. Many of them, he said, are children.
He said he spoke with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Saturday about the situation in Mariupol and the general course of the war.
Zelenskyy promised to find and punish those responsible for the missile attack on Odesa, which he said killed eight people and wounded 18.
Zelenskyy urged Ukrainians to observe a curfew and not attend Orthodox Easter services overnight. The lengthy services traditionally begin late Saturday and run through Sunday morning. “But starting from 5 a.m. you may go to the church in your city, town or community,” he said.
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SLOVIANSK, Ukraine — The sound of outgoing artillery and air raid sirens were heard Saturday in Sloviansk, a town in northern Donbas that had come under Russian attack the day before.
Two servicemen were brought to a hospital from a nearby town, but one of them was mortally wounded and could not be saved.
The Russian strike early Friday had damaged several buildings, including a school.
The war has brought back painful memories for residents of Sloviansk, where in 2014 Ukrainian government forces repulsed Russia-backed separatists after a fierce battle. In the years since, the separatists maintained control over part of the Donbas, and Moscow has now set out to capture the entire region.
Anna Direnskaya, 70, said she and her son and daughter-in-law decided to remain in Sloviansk.
“I lived through 2014. I was also here. I didn’t go anywhere and I don’t want to go anywhere. I am not hiding from myself,” she said while sitting in a wheelchair outside her damaged apartment building. “I want peace.”
Direnskaya, who like many in eastern Ukraine is a native Russian speaker, said she wishes the Russians would understand that Ukrainians are not bad people and there is no enmity between them.
“Why did this happen? Why is this happening? I don’t know. Tell everyone I want peace and quiet,” she said.
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KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine’s president says he will meet Sunday in Kyiv with the U.S. secretary of state and secretary of defense.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke of the plans Saturday during a press conference. He did not immediately share more detail about the visit from Antony Blinken and Lloyd Austin.
The White House declined to comment on Saturday. The U.S. State Department also declined comment.
Zelenskyy has for weeks urged Western allies to send Ukraine more weapons to counter the Russian invasion.
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WARSAW, Poland — Poland and Ukraine have signed an agreement increasing cooperation in the railway transport sector, aiming to help Ukraine maintain its trade exchange with foreign countries as the Russian invasion affects its ports.
Ukraine’s Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and Poland’s premier, Mateusz Morawiecki, met on Saturday in Krakow, Poland.
Morawiecki said on Facebook that they both agreed that current sanctions on Russia are insufficient, which can be seen by the condition of the “Russian currency, bonds or inflation.” They appealed to the international community for tougher steps that would stop Russia’s aggression on Ukraine and for more military aid to help Ukraine.
Morawiecki drew special attention to the plight of civilians seeking protection in a steel plant in Mariupol, as he called for the assistance.
“In Mariupol soldiers – or rather Russian criminals want to make women and children starve to death. They are waiting until they run out of water. What kind of strategy is that? This is not war. This is genocide.”
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PARIS — France voted in a presidential runoff election Sunday with repercussions for Europe's future, with centrist incumbent Emmanuel Macron the front-runner but fighting a tough challenge from far-right rival Marine Le Pen.
The centrist Macron is asking voters to trust him for a second five-year term despite a presidency troubled by protests, the pandemic and the war in Ukraine. A Macron victory in this vote would make him the first French president in 20 years to win a second term.
The result of voting in France, a nuclear-armed nation with one of the world's biggest economies, could also impact the conflict in Ukraine, as France has played a key role in diplomatic efforts and support for sanctions against Russia.
Le Pen's support in France's electorate has grown during this campaign to her highest level ever, and much will depend Sunday on how many people turn out to vote. Participation was 26.1% at midday, slightly higher than at the same point in the first-round vote April 10.
Many of those expected to choose Macron are doing so to keep out Le Pen and ideas seen as too extreme and anti-democratic, such as her plan to ban the Muslim headscarf in public, or her ties to Russia.
"I am serene," she said as she cast her ballot in the northern town of Henin-Beaumont. "I have confidence in the French." She took selfies with fans, as Macron greeted crowds with handshakes and embraces in the English Channel coastal town of Le Touquet.
Both candidates are trying to court the 7.7 million votes of leftist candidate Jean-Luc Melenchon, who was defeated in the first round on April 10.
For many who voted for left-wing candidates in the first round, the runoff presents an unpalatable choice between a nationalist in Le Pen, and a president who some feel has veered to the right during his first term. The outcome could depend on how left-wing voters make up their minds: between backing Macron or abstaining and leaving him to fend for himself against Le Pen.
Voting west of Paris in the suburb of Le Pecq, Stephanie David cast her ballot for Macron "without much joy." She had voted for the Communist Party candidate in round one.
"It was the least worst choice," said the transport logistics worker. Le Pen was anathema to her: "Even if she tries to soften her rhetoric, I can't stomach it."
All opinion polls in recent days converge toward a win for the 44-year-old pro-European Macron — yet the margin over his 53-year-old far-right rival varies broadly. Polls also forecast a possibly record-high number of people who will either cast a blank vote or not vote at all.
Retiree Jean-Pierre Roux voted to keep out Le Pen's father Jean-Marie in the 2002 runoff and again against his daughter in 2017. But Roux could not bring himself to vote Macron again this time. He put an empty envelope in the voting box. He said he regarded Macron as too arrogant to vote for again, citing a common complaint of the president that Le Pen echoed, too.
"I am not against his ideas but I cannot stand the person," he said.
Le Pen has sought to appeal to working class voters struggling with surging prices amid the fallout of Russia's war in Ukraine — an approach that even Macron acknowledged has found resonance in the wider public. She said bringing down the cost of living would be her priority if elected as France's first woman president, and she portrayed herself as the candidate for voters unable to make ends meet.
She says that Macron's presidency has left the country deeply divided. She has repeatedly referenced the so-called yellow vest protest movement that rocked his government before the COVID-19 pandemic, with months of violent demonstrations against his economic policies that some thought hurt the poorest.
France's presidential campaign has been especially challenging for voters of immigrant heritage and religious minorities, notably because of Le Pen's proposed policies targeting Muslims.
Macron has also touted his environmental and climate accomplishments in a bid to draw in young voters popular with far left candidates. Citizens and especially millennials voted in droves for Melenchon. Many young voters are particularly engaged with climate issues.
Although Macron was associated with the slogan "Make The Planet Great Again," in his first five-year term, he capitulated to angry yellow vest protesters by scrapping a tax hike on fuel prices. Macron has said his next prime minister would be placed in charge of environmental planning as France seeks to become carbon neutral by 2050.
Le Pen, once considered a climate-change skeptic, wants to scrap subsidies for renewable energies. She vowed to dismantle windfarms and invest in nuclear and hydro energy.
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Bruised Wall St faces gauntlet of worries after market tumble
By Lewis Krauskopf and Saqib Iqbal Ahmed
NEW YORK, April 24 (Reuters) - Battered U.S. stocks are facing a potentially painful stretch in the weeks ahead, as hawkish Federal Reserve policy, rising bond yields, geopolitical uncertainty and the corporate earnings season fuel investor unease.
After last week´s sharp decline, the S&P is down 5.7% so far in April and is on track for its worst monthly drop since March 2020, when the spreading COVID-19 pandemic blasted stocks.
One measure of investor anxiety, the Cboe Volatility Index , known as Wall Street´s fear gauge, on Friday notched its largest one-day gain in about five months to close at a five-week high of 28.21.
"More variables in any equation create greater uncertainty in terms of the outcome," said Michael Farr, president of Farr, Miller & Washington. "We have more variables now than I can remember in my career."
Chief among market participants' worries is a Fed that has repeatedly ratcheted up its hawkish rhetoric as it gears up to fight the worst U.S. inflation in nearly 40 years.
The hawkish stance was underlined on Thursday, when Fed Chair Jerome Powell said a half-point interest rate increase "will be on the table" at the central bank´s monetary policy meeting next month.
Traders in eurodollar futures, which reflect the U.S. interest rate outlook for the next few years, on Friday priced in the Federal Reserve's rate-hike cycle peaking at a higher level than previously expected, adding to worries that the scope of Fed tightening could hit U.S. growth.
"The stock market is coming to grips with the reality that the Fed is serious about raising rates this time," said David Carter, managing director at Wealthspire Advisors. "It now expects large and quick increases and is having a difficult time digesting that."
Rising Treasury yields have added to pressure on stocks and other risky assets. Real yields - which account for projected inflation - climbed into positive territory last week for the first time since March 2020, dulling the allure of equities in comparison to risk-free U.S. government bonds.
Plenty of investors believe the economy - and markets - can remain resilient. Solita Marcelli, chief investment officer, Americas, at UBS Global Wealth Management, said the U.S. economy is robust enough to grow even if Fed hikes match current expectations.
"We believe equity markets will continue to be range-bound until the market is convinced that a Fed-induced recession is not imminent," she wrote in a Friday report.
Still, the ride may be a nerve-wracking one, especially as investors turn their focus to earnings season, which kicks into high gear this week with reports from megacap growth companies Apple, Microsoft, Amazon.com and Google parent Alphabet.
Though quarterly results have so far been largely on track, investors have been quick to punish companies reporting bad news. A recent casualty was Netflix, whose shares tumbled around 35% in a single session last week after the streaming giant reported its first drop in subscribers in a decade.
"Next week is the most important week of the first-quarter earnings season, and there is not a lot of confidence about results given what happened to a few big companies this week, Netflix being the most obvious example," said Peter Tuz, president of Chase Investment Counsel.
Mounting worries have bubbled up in options markets. The volatility futures curve - an expression of how traders see stock market gyrations panning out over future months - flattened on Friday, signaling that investors were growing more concerned about a near-term shock to stocks.
"The futures curve went from normally sloped to flat as a pancake within a few hours (Friday) afternoon, which shows a huge change in mindset in a short period of time," said Steve Sosnick, chief strategist at Interactive Brokers.
Adding to the potentially volatile mix are developments overseas, including the war in Ukraine and Sunday's vote in France, where President Emmanuel Macron, a centrist, faces far-right challenger Marine Le Pen. The latest surveys showed Macron leading.
"Le Pen is a populist who´d be potentially anti-euro, and the fear is that it could be a shock along the magnitude of what Brexit was," said Thomas Hayes, chairman of Great Hill Capital LLC. "If Le Pen wins, the knock-on implication is that they might withdraw from the European Union or that would be a possibility that´s on the table."
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MOSCOW (AP) — A new Russian intercontinental ballistic missile is capable of carrying several hypersonic weapons, a senior Russian military officer said Sunday.
Col. Gen. Sergei Karakayev, the commander of the Russian military's Strategic Missile Forces, said in televised remarks that the new Sarmat ICBM is designed to carry several Avangard hypersonic glide vehicles.
Russia’s Defense Ministry said the Sarmat was test-fired for the first time Wednesday from the Plesetsk launch facility in northern Russia and its practice warheads have successfully reached mock targets on the Kura firing range on the far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula.
The test launch came amid soaring tensions between Moscow and the West over the Russian military action in Ukraine and underlines the Kremlin’s emphasis on the country’s nuclear forces.
Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed the Sarmat launch as a major achievement, claiming that the new missile has no foreign equivalent and is capable of penetrating any prospective missile defense.
“This really unique weapon will strengthen the combat potential of our armed forces, reliably ensure Russia’s security from external threats and make those, who in the heat of frantic aggressive rhetoric try to threaten our country, think twice,” Putin said Wednesday.
The Sarmat is a heavy missile that has been under development for several years to replace the Soviet-made Voyevoda, which was code-named Satan by the West and forms the core of Russia’s nuclear deterrent.
The military has said that the Avangard is capable of flying 27 times faster than the speed of sound and making sharp maneuvers on its way to target to dodge the enemy’s missile shield.
In anticipation of the deployment of the Sarmat, the new hypersonic vehicle has been fitted to the existing Soviet-built ICBMs, and the first unit armed with the Avangard entered duty in December 2019.
The director and the designer-in-chief of the Makeyev missile-maker that developed the Sarmat, Vladimir Degtyar, said in televised remarks that its range allows it to fly along any trajectory across north or south poles to hit any target around the world. | https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Russian-officer-Missile-to-carry-several-17122838.php | 2022-04-24T13:40:21Z | https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Russian-officer-Missile-to-carry-several-17122838.php | false |
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine's leader petitioned for more powerful Western weapons as he prepared to meet with top U.S. officials in the war-torn country's capital Sunday and Russian forces concentrated their attacks on the east, including trying to dislodge the last Ukrainian troops holding out in the battered port city of Mariupol.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the planned visit by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin during a lengthy Saturday night news conference held in a Kyiv subway station. The White House has not commented.
Zelenskyy said he was looking for the Americans to produce results, both in terms of arms and security guarantees. "You can’t come to us empty-handed today, and we are expecting not just presents or some kind of cakes, we are expecting specific things and specific weapons,'' he said.
The visit would be the first by senior U.S. officials since Russia invaded Ukraine 60 days ago. Blinken stepped briefly onto Ukrainian soil in March to meet with the country's foreign minister during a visit to Poland. Zelenskyy’s last face-to-face meeting with a U.S. leader was Feb. 19 in Munich with Vice President Kamala Harris.
The meeting was set to take place as Ukrainians and Russians observed Orthodox Easter, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ and considered the most joyful holiday on the Christian calendar.
Speaking Sunday from the ancient St. Sophia Cathedral, Zelenskyy, who is Jewish, highlighted the allegorical significance of the occasion to a nation wracked by nearly two months of war.
“The great holiday today gives us great hope and unwavering faith that light will overcome darkness, good will overcome evil, life will overcome death, and therefore Ukraine will surely win!” he said.
Earlier, during his nightly address to the nation, Zelenskyy claimed that intercepted communications recorded Russian troops discussing “how they conceal the traces of their crimes” in Mariupol. The president also highlighted the death of a 3-month old girl in a Russian missile strike Saturday on the Black Sea port of Odesa.
Zelenskyy said that equipment from Western supporters had been a big help so far, but he also has stressed that Ukraine needs more heavy weapons, including long-range air defense systems, as well as warplanes to fend off the Russian attacks.
The Russian military reported that it hit 423 Ukrainian targets overnight, including fortified positions and troops concentrations, while Russian warplanes destroyed 26 Ukrainian military sites, including an explosives factory and several artillery depots.
Most of the fighting Sunday focused on the eastern Donbas region, where Ukrainian forces are concentrated and where Moscow-backed separatists controlled some territory before the war. Since failing to capture Kyiv, the Russians are aiming to gain full control over Ukraine’s eastern industrial heartland.
Russian forces launched fresh airstrikes on a Mariupol steel plant where an estimated 1,000 civilians are sheltering along with about 2,000 Ukrainian fighters. The Azovstal steel mill where the defenders are holed up is the last corner of resistance in the city, which the Russians have otherwise occupied.
Mykhailo Podolyak, a Ukrainian presidential adviser, called for a localized Easter truce. He urged Russia to allow civilians to leave the plant and suggested talks to negotiate an exit for the Ukrainian soldiers.
Podolyak tweeted that the Russian military was attacking the plant with heavy bombs and artillery while accumulating forces and equipment for a direct assault.
Mariupol has been the focus of fierce fighting since the start of the war due to its location on the Sea of Azov. Its capture would deprive Ukraine of a vital port, free up Russian troops to fight elsewhere, and allow Moscow to establish a land corridor to the Crimean Peninsula, which it seized from Ukraine in 2014.
More than 100,000 people — down from a prewar population of about 430,000 — are believed to remain in Mariupol with scant food, water or heat. Ukrainian authorities estimate that over 20,000 civilians have been killed.
Satellite images released this week showed what appeared to be mass graves dug in towns to the west and east of Mariupol.
Zelenskyy accused the Russians of committing war crimes by killing civilians, as well as of setting up “filtration camps” near Mariupol for people caught trying to leave the city. From there, he said, Ukrainians are sent to areas under Russian occupation or to Russia itself, often as far as Siberia or the Far East. Many of them, he said, are children.
The claims could not be independently verified.
In attacks on the eve of Orthodox Easter, Russian forces pounded cities and towns in southern and eastern Ukraine. The 3-month-old baby was among eight people killed when Russia fired cruise missiles at Odesa, Ukrainian officials said.
Ukrainian news agency UNIAN, citing social media posts, reported that the infant's mother, Valeria Glodan, and grandmother also died when a missile hit a residential area. Zelenskyy promised to find and punish those responsible for the strike.
“The war started when this baby was one month old,'' he said. Can you imagine what is happening? “They are filthy scum, there are no other words for it.”"
For the Donbas offensive, Russia has reassembled troops who fought around Kyiv and in northern Ukraine earlier. The British Ministry of Defense said Sunday that Ukrainian forces had repelled numerous assaults in the past week and "inflicted significant cost on Russian forces.”
“Poor Russian morale and limited time to reconstitute, re-equip and reorganize forces from prior offensives are likely hindering Russian combat effectiveness,” the ministry said in an intelligence update.
The Ukrainian military said Saturday it destroyed a Russian command post in Kherson, a southern city that fell to Russian forces early in the war.
The command post was hit on Friday, killing two generals and critically wounding another, the Ukrainian military intelligence agency said in a statement. The Russian military did not comment on the claim, which could not be confirmed.
If true, at least nine Russian generals have been killed since the start of the invasion, according to Ukrainian reports.
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LI schemes for Chennur with ₹1,658 cr.
The State Government has given administrative approval for construction of three new lift irrigation schemes with an estimated cost of ₹1,658 crore to irrigate 90,000 acres in Chennur constituency of Mancherial district. The three lifts seek to draw 10 tmcft water for the foreshores of Laxmi (Medigadda), Saraswathi (Annaram) and Parvathi (Sundilla) barrages of Kaleshwaram project. The decision to take up the three new LI schemes was taken up at the Cabinet meeting held on April 12.
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WFO DALLAS / FT. WORTH Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Tuesday, April 26, 2022
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FLOOD WARNING
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
841 AM CDT Sun Apr 24 2022
...The National Weather Service in Fort Worth TX has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Texas...
Cowleech Fork Sabine River At Greenville affecting Hunt County.
For the Cowleech Fork Sabine River...including Greenville...Minor
flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/fwd.
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING TO TUESDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Cowleech Fork Sabine River At Greenville.
* WHEN...From Monday morning to Tuesday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, caution should be exercised near the river
as water begins to flow out of the banks.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 4.2 feet.
- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late tomorrow morning to a crest of 15.9 feet tomorrow
evening. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday morning.
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of eastern Throckmorton
County through 930 AM CDT...
At 844 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Throckmorton, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Throckmorton, Elbert and The Intersection Of Us-183 And Us-283.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
LAT...LON 3339 9896 3318 9895 3304 9921 3313 9930
TIME...MOT...LOC 1344Z 218DEG 33KT 3312 9918
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH
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(The Hill) — A man who set himself on fire in front of the U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C., has died, according to the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD).
Wynn Bruce, 50, of Boulder, Colo., set himself on fire on Friday around 6:05 p.m. in front of the building, the MPD said in an incident report.
Bruce was airlifted by helicopter to a local hospital but later succumbed to his injuries.
The Supreme Court Police responded to the incident along with Capitol Police and the Metropolitan Police Department.
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The Chicago White Sox will turn to Lucas Giolito on Sunday in an effort to end their six-game losing streak and prevent them from being swept by the Minnesota Twins in Minneapolis.
Giolito, a right-hander, had to leave his first start of the season on April 8 against the Detroit Tigers with a left-abdominal strain after he allowed one hit over four shutout innings while striking out six.
Giolito (0-0) went 11-9 with a 3.53 ERA and 201 strikeouts in 178 2/3 innings in 2021. He threw a simulated game Tuesday in Arizona and was happy with the results, prompting the White Sox to activate him from the injured list.
“I felt healthy,” Giolito told the Arlington Herald. “That was the goal, to be ready to rejoin the rotation and hoping to make a good impact going forward.”
“We’ve got the big guy back,” Chicago manager Tony La Russa told reporters.
Giolito is 7-7 with a 4.42 ERA in 16 career starts against Minnesota, including 5-2 with a 3.44 ERA at Target Field. He was 3-0 with a 2.05 ERA against the Twins last season, allowing just 10 hits and four walks in 22 innings while striking out 20.
The White Sox are expected to be without star left fielder Eloy Jimenez, who won a 2020 Silver Slugger Award, after he left Saturday’s 9-2 loss in the second inning after injuring his hamstring while trying to beat out an infield grounder.
He is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Sunday but left the stadium on crutches.
“The injury to Eloy is more important than losing the game,” La Russa said. “You walk into the training room and you see him, and he’s crying his eyes out. You walk in and everybody cries. He loves what he does. I told him there will be a lot of season left when he comes back.”
Jimenez missed a large chunk of the 2021 season after undergoing surgery for a torn left pectoral suffered while trying to pull back a home run off the bat of Oakland catcher Sean Murphy in a March 24 Cactus League game. The injury required surgery that kept him out until July 26.
Right-hander Chris Archer (0-0, 2.16 ERA) will make his third start of the season for Minnesota. Archer is 4-2 with a 4.17 ERA in 10 games and nine career starts against the White Sox.
The Twins bring a three-game winning streak into the contest following Saturday’s victory, which saw them collect a season-high 14 hits.
Byron Buxton reached base five times while going 4-for-4 with a homer, double, two RBIs and three runs scored, while Luis Arraez had his fourth-career four-hit game (all singles) while driving in three runs.
Catcher Ryan Jeffers also homered, doubled and scored three runs.
“Awesome team win,” said starter Dylan Bundy, who improved to 3-0 after scattering four hits over five shutout innings. “We have some momentum going finally, and you can hear it up there; we’re excited. We’re hoping to keep it going tomorrow.”
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WFO DALLAS / FT. WORTH Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, April 24, 2022
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Young County in north central Texas...
Southwestern Jack County in north central Texas...
* Until 1015 AM CDT.
* At 925 AM CDT, a cluster of severe thunderstorms were located west
and southwest of Graham, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Damage to vehicles is possible.
* Locations impacted include...
Graham, Olney, Bryson, Elbert and Newcastle.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection get inside a sturdy structure and stay away from
windows.
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Greg Tate's death left an immeasurable hole in the universe of cultural criticism. He has been celebrated as a writer in many different ways, from columns in most major publications to a mural painted on the side of BAM in Brooklyn. He was a revolutionary force in Black thought, American thought, musical thought and universal thought. However, his music — under the Burnt Sugar banner — has been relatively overlooked.
For over two decades, Burnt Sugar The Arkestra Chamber (and its many iterations) has welcomed many of New York's most daring musicians. Tate called Burnt Sugar "a territory band, a neo-tribal thang, a community hang, a society music guild aspiring to the condition of all that is molten, glacial, racial, spacial, oceanic, mythic, antiphonal and telepathic."
Tate's music and his writing are inextricably linked; the community he built through Burnt Sugar and beyond presaged the current renaissance of boundary-eradicating music that reflects the whole of the African diaspora. So to close out the 20th annual Pop Conference, a gathering of music writers, we featured music from Burnt Sugar's extensive discography interspersed with memories of Tate's work and life. Burnt Sugar's Jared Michael Nickerson, Living Colour's Vernon Reid, saxophonist and composer Matana Roberts, and electronic musician and composer Christina Wheeler join NPR Music's Ann Powers in a musical memoriam on NPR Music's YouTube channel.
Featured Music:
Burnt Sugar The Arkestra Chamber (feat. GT): "The Charmer" from All You Zombies Dig The Luminosity
Burnt Sugar Arkestra's Avant Funk & Roll Splinter Cell (feat. Lisala & Vernon Reid): "Young Frankenstank" from THE DARKNUSS
The Bakol, In Praise of Sirius Shadowboxers (excerpt)
Burnt Sugar The Arkestra Chamber (feat. Matana Roberts): "Naomi's Lullaby" from More Than Posthuman – Rise of the Mojosexual Cotillion
Burnt Sugar The Arkestra Chamber: "Lisala-Over-inna-Oakanda" from Angels Over Oakanda
Burnt Sugar The Arkestra Chamber, "Coo Dank West Coast 'Off the Top of the Dome' Conduction"
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EDITORIAL | Yes, KZN’s matrics need support, but so do all other pupils
If anything, the futures of foundation-phase children will be even more adversely affected by flood-caused disruptions
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Luke Symons: Cardiff man freed after five years in Yemen detention
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A Welshman has been released from detention in Yemen after being held without charge or trial for five years.
Luke Symons, of Cardiff, was 25 when he was seized in 2017 by the Houthis, a rebel group fighting the Yemen government in the civil war.
He was seized as a suspected spy, a claim his family have called "ridiculous".
UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss thanked "our Omani and Saudi partners for their support in securing his release".
He converted to Islam in his late teens, taking the name Jamal.
Aged 20, he made a pilgrimage to Mecca before travelling to Egypt, and then Yemen, where he taught English and married.
Lost her passport amid chaos
When conflict broke out in 2015, he and his wife Tagreed left the country, but could not return to the UK because she had lost her passport amid the chaos.
They returned to Yemen and had a baby, but continued to explore ways of escaping the bloody civil war that has claimed thousands of lives.
Two years later, as he presented his British passport to withdraw money to fund his family's passage out of Yemen, he was arrested as a suspected spy.
Mr Symons, now 30, and his wife were detained by Houthi rebels in south west Yemen on suspicion of espionage, which his family strongly denies.
His relatives have said that his physical and mental health had degenerated during solitary confinement in the capital Sanaa.
His wife was released earlier and she has been able to visit him periodically in the prison.
'Going through hell'
Earlier this year she voiced concern at his condition, according to his grandfather Robert Cummings, and he told the Agence France Presse news agency in February that his grandson was "going through hell".
Ms Truss said: "I am pleased Luke Symons, who was unlawfully detained, without charge or trial since 2017 in Yemen, has been released.
"He was allegedly mistreated, in solitary confinement, and refused visits by his family, he has been flown to Muscat, and soon he will be reunited with his family in the UK."
The case had been taken up by Cardiff West MP Kevin Brennan, who said it was "terrific news" that he had been released.
Such wonderful news that my constituent Luke has finally been released just days after my debate in Parliament - I’m so delighted for him and his Family! https://t.co/zz6aDZJlUi
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A pervert who was jailed for grooming a child was released from prison and attempted to commit the same offence just weeks later, a court heard.
Michael Backhouse, 58, admitted to sexual communication with a child in March 2021. That was just mere weeks after his release from a five-month prison term for a similar offence in October 2020.
Grimsby Crown Court heard how East Midlands Police Special Operations unit conducted Operation Norvik using a decoy figure.
An adult pretending to be a teenage girl, 13, used a fictional name in an online chatroom which Backhouse, from Cleethorpes, joined, Grimsby Live reports.
Prosecutor, Ben Hammersley, told the court how no actual child was involved in the operation carried out by the specialist police unit on March 3, 2021.
He said that Backhouse chatted online and asked the "girl" if she liked older men and if she would share photographs.
"He repeatedly asked if she liked naughty, fun sex. When she told him she was doing homework, he said he would rather be having sex," said the prosecutor. He sent her naked photographs of himself.
When he was arrested at his Cleethorpes home by police, he said he thought the girl was 16 and told police he was lonely. The prosecutor told the court Backhouse was jailed for five months for attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child in 2020.
He was given a 10-year notification order and had to tell police where he was living. For Backhouse, Richard Lunn said his client had made full admissions to police.
He said when his client was not able to get any help or supervision on his release from prison in 2021 "because of the state of the country at the time".
"When he came out of custody, he reverted to type. He is crying out for help. He accepts he needs help. He is motivated to change," said Mr Lunn.
Sentencing Backhouse to 10 months in prison, Judge Michael Fanning said: "The communication was explicitly sexual.
"This offence was aimed at catching children. It is what you intended to do that matters. You treat these cases as if it was a real child. Offences like these cause real anxiety to the public."
He ordered Backhouse to comply with a Sexual Harm Prevention Order for 10 years, which means he can have no contact with children and must not communicate electronically with any child.
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NH widening will be completed by 2025, says Riyas
Seminar on ‘Kozhikode of tomorrow’ held
If everything goes as planned, national highway widening in the State will be completed by 2025, Public Works and Tourism Minister P.A. Mohamed Riyas has said. Opening the seminar on ‘Kozhikode of Tomorrow’ as part of the first anniversary celebrations of the second Pinarayi Vijayan government in Kozhikode on Sunday, he said the government has set aside ₹1,118 crore for the development of Conolly Canal under the Canal City Project, which would revolutionise the development of the city.
In his address, he recounted the activities undertaken by the State government for the development of Kozhikode. The State has set aside funds for the development of the Karipur International Airport. The road from Ramanattukara to the airport will be widened.
“Our policy is to keep every stakeholder together when it comes to the development of Kozhikode,” he said.
MLA Linto Joseph complained that Kozhikode did not get the attention given to districts such as Thiruvananthapuram, Wayanad, Alappuzha or Idukki when it came to tourism development even though the district had immense possibilities in the sector. He said the tunnel road from Anakkampoyil to Kalladi, which is eight-kilometre long, would be the best route connecting Wayanad and Kozhikode.
He said that a cable car from Lakkidi to Adivaram will add to the tourism possibilities of the Wayanad ghat road.
Kozhikode Deputy Mayor C.P. Musafir Ahamed, district panchayat member P. Gavas, Kakkodi grama panchayat president Sheeja Sasi and coordinator of the State Youth Welfare Board in the district T.K. Sumesh spoke. Kanathil Jameela, MLA, presided over the seminar.
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Labour MP Rosie Duffield claims her own party are making 'complete idiots' of themselves over trans debate and says it's driving voters to the Tories
- Rosie Duffield says Labour are 'making complete idiots of ourselves' on the issue
- The Canterbury MP has been subject to threats and branded a 'transphobe'
- She claims Labour's approach to the trans debate is pushing supporters away
Labour MP Rosie Duffield has claimed her own party are 'making complete idiots of ourselves' over women's issues, as she warned it was driving some Labour voters to the Conservatives.
The Canterbury MP has been subject to online threats and branded a 'transphobe' after she stated that 'only women have a cervix'.
She has also previously claimed that 'self-identification' as a woman might not be appropriate for entering women-only spaces.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer last year insisted it was 'not right' to say only women have a cervix and described Ms Duffield's statement as 'something that shouldn't be said'.
He has since continued to grapple with Labour's position on transgender rights and recently swerved questions on whether a woman can have a penis.
Others on the party's frontbench, such as shadow home secretary Yvette Cooper and Labour chair Anneliese Dodds, have also struggled to answer questions in recent weeks on how to define a woman.
Meanwhile, Boris Johnson's recent intervention into a row over transgender athletes appeared to put further political distance between the Conservatives and Labour on trans issues.
The Prime Minister said earlier this month that he didn't think 'biological men should be competing in female sporting events'.
It came after controversy surrounding Emily Bridges – a cyclist who won medals at university level racing as a man before transitioning.
Labour later pushed back against a blanket ban on trans athletes competing in female sporting events.
Labour's Rosie Duffield has been subject to online threats and branded a 'transphobe' after she stated that 'only women have a cervix'
Sir Keir Starmer has grappled with Labour's position on transgender rights and recently swerved questions on whether a woman can have a penis
On the party's wider position on women's issues, Ms Duffield told the Telegraph: 'We are basically making complete idiots of ourselves and there is no point pretending we are not.
'It is horrible to have to criticise your own party over and over again. I have been trying for two years to have conversations privately and now I am speaking out.
'The public are having these conversations, it’s not just me saying "I want to embarrass the party".
'We need to have an answer, it’s not going to go away.'
The former party whip also suggested that Labour's approach to the trans debate was pushing long-time supporters away.
'I have spoken to second wave feminists who have been in the Labour Party all of their lives, a tradition handed down from their parents,' she said.
'These are the women who revolutionised feminism after the suffragette movement, they are life long anti-Conservatives and the idea that they will abstain from voting or even vote Tory for the first time ever is desperately upsetting to them but they really do feel strongly about this.'
Ms Duffield also revealed how 'a lot' of women attendees at Labour meetings are 'shouted down and told that their opinions are invalid' due to a 'loud minority shouting aggressively'.
The former teaching assistant last month fuelled speculation she may be considering defecting to the Tories after she appeared at an event with Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries.
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WFO SAN ANGELO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, April 24, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service San Angelo TX
917 AM CDT Sun Apr 24 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of east central
Throckmorton County through 945 AM CDT...
At 917 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles south of Elbert, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of east central
Throckmorton County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
LAT...LON 3312 9895 3308 9903 3313 9908 3324 9896
TIME...MOT...LOC 1417Z 221DEG 33KT 3316 9899
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH
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Pakistan Interior Minister asks President Alvi to unshackle from Imran Khan’s 'slavery'
President Arif Alvi has been reluctant in administering oaths since the ouster of Imran Khan as the Prime Minister of Pakistan
Pakistan’s Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah on Saturday tore into President Arif Alvi for showing reluctance in administering oaths to Cabinet members and not falling in line with the new dispensation, saying the President should unshackle himself from ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan’s "slavery".
The Minister’s statement comes in response to the delay in administering the oath to the Chief Minister of Punjab by the governor of the province and also by the failure of President Alvi to appoint a representative for the purpose.
Mr. Sanaullah asserted that President Alvi was bound by the Constitution to perform his duty as the President rather than act upon the dictates of Khan, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman, The Express Tribune reported.
He asked the President to stop using the pretext of falling sick and to either discharge his duties or resign from his post.
Mr. Sanaullah said the President should discharge his constitutional responsibilities and unshackle himself from Mr. Khan’s “slavery”, the report said.
The Minister stressed that the country would be run according to the Constitution and not at Mr. Khan's whims.
"The office of president is a constitutional post which is above politics. When it comes to performing constitutional obligations, the President along with the governors and other PTI associates fall sick,” he rued.
Mr. Alvi has been reluctant in administering oaths since the ouster of Mr. Khan as the Prime Minister of Pakistan. He first refused to administer the oath to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and later to his Cabinet.
Prime Minister Sharif’s 34-member Cabinet — a mix of experience and fresh blood — was sworn in on Tuesday after several days of delay, with Senate Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani administering the oath to new ministers after President Alvi once again excused himself from the ceremony.
The ceremony was scheduled to be held on Monday, but President Alvi refused to administer the oath to the lawmakers, compelling the government to postpone it.
Mr. Alvi, a member of ousted premier Mr. Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party, went on ‘sick’ leave ahead of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader’s inauguration.
President Alvi agreed to administer the oaths to four ministers on Friday following a meeting with the Prime Minister. He, however, refused to appoint a representative to arrange the oath to the Prime Minister’s son Hamza Shehbaz as the Chief Minister of Punjab on Saturday, despite an order from the Lahore High Court.
The Interior Minister also deplored the ongoing constitutional crisis in Punjab.
The President should meet his constitutional obligation and immediately nominate a person to administer the oath to the newly-elected Chief Minister, he said.
“The order of Lahore High Court (LHC) is being continuously violated after defying the Supreme Court directives,” the Minister said, adding that the provincial government was functioning with the crucial chief ministerial chair lying empty and in the absence of Cabinet members for the last 21 days.
The power struggle in Punjab turned acrimonious when the newly-appointed Punjab Governor Omer Sarfraz Cheema on April 17, a day after the election of the Chief Minister, refused to administer the oath to chief minister-elect Hamza on the grounds that the legality of the election had come under question.
In a move to end the political crisis, Prime minister Sharif immediately sacked the Governor, only to face another hindrance as the President allowed the Governor to continue in office.
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NIA has filed chargesheet against 20 CPI(Maoist) cadres
The NIA has filed chargesheet against 20 CPI (Maoist) cadres in connection with the Edakkara Maoist Case, before the NIA Special Court, Ernakulam.
The cadres have been charged under various sections of IPC, Arms Act and Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. The chargesheeted people include people from within Kerala and those hailing from Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Chattisgarh under various sections of IPC, Arms Act and UA(P) Act.
The case pertains to alleged ‘conspiracy for conducting physical and arms training, conducting zonal committee meeting of Western Ghats Special Zonal Committee of the proscribed organisation CPI (Maoist) in the Nilambur forest in Malappuram in 2016 to strengthen the organisation, with the intention to commit terrorist acts, and to waging war against the Government of India’, says a press release.
The case was initially registered by Edakkara police station in Malappuram in September 2017 and was taken over by the Anti-Terror Squad (ATS) of Kerala Police subsequently. The NIA re-registered the case in August 2021.
An investigation conducted by the NIA established that the accused in the case were members of the proscribed organisation and had trespassed into the reserve forests of Nilambur in Malappuram, Kerala, conspired to conduct training camps and organised meetings of the zonal committee.
They also observed Commemoration Week and celebrated the formation day of CPI (Maoist), collected men and arms, conducted and participated in the arms and physical training by using prohibited arms, in order to carry out terrorist acts for furthering their activities. The further probe into the case is continuing, says the release.
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WFO NORMAN Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, April 24, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
947 AM CDT Sun Apr 24 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southwestern Clay
and southeastern Archer Counties through 1030 AM CDT...
At 946 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles east of Olney, moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Scotland, Windthorst, southern Lake Arrowhead and Shannon.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
LAT...LON 3340 9879 3370 9835 3347 9814 3347 9842
3340 9842
TIME...MOT...LOC 1446Z 232DEG 41KT 3336 9863
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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WFO DALLAS / FT. WORTH Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, April 24, 2022
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Young County in north central Texas...
Southwestern Jack County in north central Texas...
* Until 1015 AM CDT.
* At 925 AM CDT, a cluster of severe thunderstorms were located west
and southwest of Graham, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Damage to vehicles is possible.
* Locations impacted include...
Graham, Olney, Bryson, Elbert and Newcastle.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection get inside a sturdy structure and stay away from
windows.
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Young hits floater with 4.4 left, Hawks beat Heat 111-110
ATLANTA (AP) — Trae Young struggled in the first two games of the playoffs. With Game 3 on the line and the season hanging in the balance, the Atlanta Hawks wanted the ball in his hands. Young delivered, hitting a floater in the lane with 4.4 seconds left...
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CHONGQING, China, April 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the Academy of Dazu Rock, after nearly two years of planning and production, the Dazu Rock Carvings micro-videos is soon to be released globally.
To develop Dazu into a world-renowned cultural center and enhance the international influence of Dazu Rock Carvings, the Academy of Dazu Rock Carvings, together with Chongqing International Communication Center and Chongqing Broadcasting Group, takes full account of the channels of mass media to release the videos in both Chinese and English.
As the only world cultural heritage in Chongqing and one of the important cultural symbols of Chongqing, the Dazu Rock Carvings are hailed as the last masterpiece in the history of human grotto art. They are famed for their grand scale, exquisite carvings, diverse themes, rich connotations, and well-preserved cultural relics.
"The Academy of Dazu Rock Carvings is responsible for the protection, management, research, and rational use of the Dazu Rock Carvings." Li Fangyin, Director of the Academy of Dazu Rock Carvings, introduced that the Academy is devoted to publicizing and displaying the artistic appeal and humanistic spirit of the Dazu Rock Carvings to the world. The Academy is speeding up its progress towards becoming a world-renowned research institute.
The series starts with "If the Dazu Rock Carvings Were a Stage Play," which gives an all-around interpretation of Dazu Rock Carvings from a new perspective. The video "Sharing Dazu Rock Carvings with the World" brings together the compilers of the book Complete Works of the Dazu Rock Carvings to share the aspirations and stories of those who have been caring for and supporting the research of Dazu Rock Carvings.
A micro-video producer said, "It took us more than a year to prepare for filming the micro-video. We tried to observe the time-honored Dazu Rock Carvings from the perspective of an expert, a tourist, a video producer, and even a stranger to introduce these statues to the audience with our shots and words." In the video, scholars, and experts who compiled the Complete Works of the Dazu Rock Carvings said, "Grottoes are weathering. The information they carry is disappearing with time. That makes me distressed… We, the archaeologists, are responsible for protecting and promoting Dazu Rock Carvings…. We want to share Dazu Rock Carvings with the world and make more people aware of them."
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Mother, son held for joining protest to save Tetultala field
A case is being filed against them for obstructing government work, said an official of Kalabagan Police Station
Police have arrested Syeda Ratna, one of the activists of 'Tetultala Field Saving Committee', and her son Mohammad Isa Abdullah from Kalabagan.
They were picked up from Tetultala ground on Sunday (24 April) morning and taken to Kalabagan Police Station.
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Deputy Commissioner (DC) (Ramna Division) Sajjadur Rahman said, "I can't talk about this as I am out (of office). Talk to the officer-in-charge of Kalabagan station."
Seeking anonymity, an official of Kalabagan Police Station told TBS that Syeda Ratna and her son had been arrested and brought to the police station in the morning on charges of obstructing the construction of a police station building.
A case is being filed against them for obstructing government work, he added.
According to locals, the Tetultala field used to be a playground for local kids and a place to stroll for the elders.
Dhaka South City Corporation sources said the field is not listed by the corporation.
A notice issued by the Dhaka district administration on 24 August last year said the government had proposed to acquire the property to build DMP's Kalabagan police station.
Later, from 11 September, residents of Kalabagan, various environmental organisations, social workers, development workers, cultural activists and children and teenagers started protesting against the notice.
On 31 January this year, the police set up a barbed fence around the field.
Locals including Syeda Ratna have been protesting against the construction of the police station building for a long time. | https://www.tbsnews.net/bangladesh/mother-son-held-joining-protest-save-tetultala-field-408910 | 2022-04-24T15:54:12Z | https://www.tbsnews.net/bangladesh/mother-son-held-joining-protest-save-tetultala-field-408910 | true |
Kyle Wright dominates Marlins as Braves win 3-0
Kyle Wright had a career-high 11 strikeouts over six shutout innings to lead the Atlanta Braves to a 3-0 win over the visiting Miami Marlins on Friday in the opener of a three-game series. Wright (2-0) allowed four hits and walked one, retiring 11 straight batters at one point,...
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RADNOR, Pa., April 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The law firm of Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP (www.ktmc.com) informs investors that a securities class action lawsuit has been filed against PLAYSTUDIOS, Inc. ("PLAYSTUDIOS") (NASDAQ: MYPS; MYPSW) f/k/a Acies Acquisition Corp. ("Acies") (NASDAQ: ACAC; ACACW). The action charges PLAYSTUDIOS with violations of the federal securities laws, including omissions and fraudulent misrepresentations relating to the company's business, operations, and prospects. The lawsuit also includes claims relating to a merger transaction with Acies and asserts claims on behalf of investors who held Acies common stock as of May 25, 2021, were eligible to vote at Acies' June 17, 2021 special meeting, and who exchanged their shares of Acies stock for PLAYSTUDIOS stock in connection with the merger. As a result of PLAYSTUDIOS' materially misleading statements to the public, PLAYSTUDIOS' investors have suffered significant losses.
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LEAD PLAINTIFF DEADLINE: JUNE 6, 2022
CLASS PERIOD: JUNE 22, 2021 THROUGH MARCH 1, 2022
CONTACT AN ATTORNEY TO DISCUSS YOUR RIGHTS:
James Maro, Esq. at (484) 270-1453 or via email at info@ktmc.com
THE CLASS INCLUDES: Investors who (1) purchased or acquired PLAYSTUDIOS securities between June 22, 2021 and March 1, 2022, including, but not limited to, those who purchased or acquired PLAYSTUDIOS securities pursuant to the offering of the private investment in public equity; (2) held Acies common stock as of May 25, 2021, and were eligible to vote at Acies' June 17, 2021 special meeting who exchanged their Acies stock for PLAYSTUDIOS stock; or (3) purchased or acquired PLAYSTUDIOS common stock pursuant or traceable to the Acies' Registration Statement and Proxy Statement issued in connection with the June 2021 merger.
Kessler Topaz is one of the world's foremost advocates in protecting the public against corporate fraud and other wrongdoing. Our securities fraud litigators are regularly recognized as leaders in the field individually and our firm is both feared and respected among the defense bar and the insurance bar. We are proud to have recovered billions of dollars for our clients and the classes of shareholders we represent.
PLAYSTUDIOS' ALLEGED MISCONDUCT
On February 1, 2021, Acies, a special purpose acquisition company, announced that it had reached a merger agreement with "Old Playstudios," a privately-held gaming company (the "Merger"). PLAYSTUDIOS' flagship game was Kingdom Boss. PLAYSTUDIOS told investors that "Kingdom Boss, which began development in 2020, will launch as expected in the second half of 2021."
On June 17, 2021, Acies held a General Meeting where Acies shareholders were asked to approve
the Merger. The Merger closed on June 21, 2021, and on June 22, 2021, PLAYSTUDIOS stock and warrants began publicly trading on NASDAQ.
The truth began to be revealed on August 11, 2021, when PLAYSTUDIOS released its financial results for the second quarter of 2021 wherein PLAYSTUDIOS revealed for the first time that the Kingdom Boss launch was being delayed until later in the year and that investors should expect decreased revenues and profits during the year as a result. These quarterly financial results were finalized on June 30, 2021, just nine days after the Merger closed. Thus, defendants knew or recklessly disregarded prior to the merger close (June 21, 2021) and prior to the merger vote by the Acies shareholders (June 17, 2021), that Kingdom Boss would not be ready to launch within just a matter of weeks. Following this news, PLAYSTUDIOS stock price fell $.66 to close at $5.09 per share on August 12, 2021, a decline of 13%.
Then, on February 24, 2022, during an earnings call for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2021, PLAYSTUDIOS' CEO, much to investors' surprise, disclosed that Kingdom Boss would not be launched at all. Following this news, PLAYSTUDIOS stock price fell $.24 to close at $4.86 per share on February 25, 2022, a decline of 5%. Two days later, on February 26, 2022, PLAYSTUDIOS' CEO attributed the failure to meet the projections made for revenue and earnings to the failure to launch Kingdom Boss, and revealed that Kingdom Boss was not only delayed, but indefinitely "suspended."
WHAT CAN I DO?
Current PLAYSTUDIOS investors and/or former Acies shareholders may, no later than June 6, 2022 seek to be appointed as a lead plaintiff representative of the class through Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP or other counsel, or may choose to do nothing and remain an absent class member. Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP encourages PLAYSTUDIOS investors and/or former Acies shareholders who have suffered significant losses to contact the firm directly to acquire more information.
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JAKARTA, Indonesia, April 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- G20 members have urged the World Bank to immediately prepare for the establishment of the Financial Intermediary Fund (FIF), Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati stated.
FIF should be formed immediately in the framework of pandemic preparedness and response (PPR) in the future, the minister emphasized.
"The (G20) presidency concluded that the World Bank should start exploring the process for developing and establishing FIF," Indrawati remarked at the second meeting of the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Banks Governors (FMCBG) press conference here on Thursday.
According to the minister, G20 members view FIF as being the most effective choice for new financial mechanisms, especially in preparing for other potential pandemics in future.
Indrawati believes this is because the establishment of FIF is viewed as being able to overcome the financing gap in the health sector as what had occurred during the current COVID-19 pandemic.
"Most (G20) members agree on the need for a new financial mechanism dedicated to addressing the financing gap in PPR," she stated.
Hence, she explained that G20 members hope that the establishment of FIF would mitigate the health financing needs in line with the World Health Organization's (WHO's) expectations.
Moreover, G20 members called on the World Bank to explore discussions on the governance and operational regulations of FIF by involving the WHO.
"There is widespread support for WHO and the World Bank regarding the assessment of significant financing gaps that need to be addressed," Indrawati remarked.
Earlier, on April 1, the Indonesian finance and health ministries resumed the third G20 Joint Finance and Health Task Force (JFHTF).
At the meeting, JFHTF co-chair Wempi Saputra invited G20 member countries to draw up a financing action plan for pandemic preparedness and response (PPR).
"The third JFHTF meeting is an important step for all member countries in drafting the financing strategies for prevention, preparedness, and response to the pandemic or PPR," Saputra stated.
Meanwhile, one of the main agendas of Indonesia's G20 Presidency is global health architecture.
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WFO NORMAN Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, April 24, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
947 AM CDT Sun Apr 24 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southwestern Clay
and southeastern Archer Counties through 1030 AM CDT...
At 946 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles east of Olney, moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Scotland, Windthorst, southern Lake Arrowhead and Shannon.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
LAT...LON 3340 9879 3370 9835 3347 9814 3347 9842
3340 9842
TIME...MOT...LOC 1446Z 232DEG 41KT 3336 9863
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Hundreds of Russians and Ukrainians alike crowded into the only Russian Orthodox Church on the Arabian Peninsula on Sunday to celebrate the most important Christian religious festival of the year — far from home and in the shadow of a war that has brought devastation to Ukraine and international isolation to Moscow.
The church’s gold Byzantine crosses rise unexpectedly from the dusty streets of Sharjah — a conservative Muslim emirate just south of skyscraper-studded Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.
Although the two nationalities, united in language and history, typically celebrate Easter in harmony in this strange corner of the world where they’ve forged new lives as expats, this year there was unspoken tension even as children in floral dresses played on the stone steps and priests blessed brimming bread baskets under the blazing sun.
“I don’t have any problems with Russians as people,” said Sergei, a Ukrainian businessman from Kyiv and Dubai resident of five years, who like all those interviewed, declined to give his last name for privacy reasons. “But war changes people. Children are dying. The Russians now hate my country.”
A few Russians interviewed said they did not support the war and felt sick or guilty about it. But to avoid any confrontation in the pews, they stuck to small talk with Ukrainians about the festivities and warming weather, they said.
“We're all the same, we’ve all come from Russia or Ukraine to seek a better life here,” said Kata, who moved from Moscow to Dubai for a marketing job just before the war. “It's so weird between us right now. We try as much as possible not to discuss the war. … It’s too painful, too difficult.”
The vast Russian Orthodox Church in Sharjah, the country’s biggest church, has for over a decade served as a touchstone for Dubai’s booming Russian and eastern European community.
Dubai’s glittering skyscrapers, white sand beaches and luxury malls have long attracted Russian visitors, who made up the city’s third-largest tourist source market last year. Before the war, the Russian Embassy estimated there were 40,000 Russian nationals in the UAE, along with about 60,000 Russian-speakers from former Soviet states. Cyrillic signs dot the UAE’s cavernous malls and airport concourses.
Dubai, one of the few remaining flight corridors out of Moscow, appears to have emerged as a magnet for scores of well-heeled Russians despairing of their country’s future and concerned that their own livelihoods are no longer viable amid a stranglehold of global sanctions.
The UAE has imposed no such sanctions and retains close relations with Russia — a major trade partner and fellow member of OPEC Plus, the group of oil-producing nations and its allies that has rebuffed Western pleas for increased oil supplies to calm energy markets. Russians need no visas to enter the UAE. Any investment of over $200,000 in real estate secures three years’ residency.
Ordinary Russians say Dubai has become an increasingly rare haven as anti-Russian hostility escalates around the world over the grinding war, which has rocked the stability of Europe, sent oil prices soaring and triggered the continent's worst refugee crisis since World War II.
“Dubai is the best place for business and job opportunities because the conditions in our country radically changed,” said Leonid, a Russian social media executive who moved to Dubai after the war.
Last week, Leonid joined the UAE's now-thriving expat Jewish community in its celebration of the Passover holiday. He received Passover Seder invitations from over a dozen Russian and Ukrainian Jewish friends who have moved to Dubai since the war.
“Professionals and IT specialists are leaving the country. They don’t want to live in the new Russia,” he said, adding that the Ukrainians and Russians he witnessed sharing the traditional feast last week managed to get along. “It's not like on TV.”
In Sharjah on Sunday, the Christian faithful filtered into the street full of mosques and Pakistani-owned barbershops after taking communion. The call to prayer sounded out, beckoning Muslim worshippers fasting for the holy month of Ramadan.
“This country is more warm to us than Europe,” said Maria, a Belarusian real estate broker who lives in Dubai. “There is no hate here, it feels natural.” | https://www.theridgefieldpress.com/news/article/In-shadow-of-war-Russians-Ukrainians-mark-17122974.php | 2022-04-24T16:08:26Z | https://www.theridgefieldpress.com/news/article/In-shadow-of-war-Russians-Ukrainians-mark-17122974.php | true |
CAMBRIDGE, Neb. (AP) — Wind-driven wildfires sweeping through parts of Nebraska contributed to the death of one person and injured at least three firefighters, authorities said Sunday.
The person who died was in Red Willow County, in the southwest corner of the state, Nebraska Emergency Management Agency spokeswoman Jodie Fawl said. She said she didn't have details about that person or where the firefighters were injured, though she said their injuries were not believed to be life-threatening.
Blazes have been reported in 12 counties in around the state since Friday. The state agency said they were still burning Saturday night in five counties in Nebraska's southwest: Perkins, Hayes, Furnas, Red Willow and Frontier counties. The agency didn't provide estimates of the total area that had been burned or the number of homes or other structures that had been destroyed.
Several small towns, including Cambridge, Bartley, Indianola and Wilsonville, in Nebraska's southwest and Macy in its northeast, were forced to temporarily evacuate because of the fires. The evacuation orders were lifted Saturday.
The Nebraska National Guard deployed three helicopters and several support trucks to help battle the blazes. | https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/One-dead-and-at-least-three-hurt-in-Nebraska-17122990.php | 2022-04-24T16:08:34Z | https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/One-dead-and-at-least-three-hurt-in-Nebraska-17122990.php | true |
WFO SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, April 24, 2022
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BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Francisco CA
802 AM PDT Sun Apr 24 2022
...SNEAKER WAVES AND ENHANCED RIP CURRENTS TODAY...
.A long period northwest swell arrives today. This long period
swell will result in increased risk of sneaker waves and strong
rip currents, especially during the afternoon and evening.
Individuals are advised to remain off of exposed coastal rocks
and jetties if visiting the coast.
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Long period swell will lead to an increased risk of
sneaker waves and strong rip currents along the coast.
* WHERE...Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National
Seashore, Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast, San
Francisco Peninsula Coast, San Francisco and Northern Monterey
Bay.
* WHEN...From 10 AM PDT this morning through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
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Ukraine leader pushes for more arms; US officials to visit
The meeting will be the first by senior US officials since Russia first invaded Ukraine
Ukraine’s leader petitioned for more powerful Western weapons as he prepared to meet with top U.S. officials in the war-torn country’s capital Sunday and Russian forces concentrated their attacks on the east, including trying to dislodge the last Ukrainian troops holding out in the battered port city of Mariupol.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the planned visit by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin during a lengthy Saturday night news conference held in a Kyiv subway station. The White House has not commented.
Zelenskyy said he was looking for the Americans to produce results, both in terms of arms and security guarantees.
"You can’t come to us empty-handed today, and we are expecting not just presents or some kind of cakes, we are expecting specific things and specific weapons,″ he said.
UKRAINE MARKS ORTHODOX EASTER WITH PRAYERS FOR THOSE TRAPPED
The visit would be the first by senior U.S. officials since Russia invaded Ukraine 60 days ago. Blinken stepped briefly onto Ukrainian soil in March to meet with the country’s foreign minister during a visit to Poland. Zelenskyy’s last face-to-face meeting with a U.S. leader was Feb. 19 in Munich with Vice President Kamala Harris.
The meeting was set to take place as Ukrainians and Russians observed Orthodox Easter, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ and considered the most joyful holiday on the Christian calendar.
Speaking Sunday from the ancient St. Sophia Cathedral, Zelenskyy, who is Jewish, highlighted the allegorical significance of the occasion to a nation wracked by nearly two months of war.
"The great holiday today gives us great hope and unwavering faith that light will overcome darkness, good will overcome evil, life will overcome death and therefore Ukraine will surely win," he said.
Earlier, during his nightly address to the nation, Zelenskyy claimed that intercepted communications recorded Russian troops discussing "how they conceal the traces of their crimes" in Mariupol. The president also highlighted the death of a 3-month old girl in a Russian missile strike Saturday on the Black Sea port of Odesa.
BLINKEN, AUSTIN TO VISIT UKRAINE ON SUNDAY, ZELENSKYY SAYS
Zelenskyy said that equipment from Western supporters had been a big help so far, but he also has stressed that Ukraine needs more heavy weapons, including long-range air defense systems and warplanes to fend off the Russian attacks.
The Russian military reported that it hit 423 Ukrainian targets overnight, including fortified positions and troop concentrations, while Russian warplanes destroyed 26 Ukrainian military sites, including an explosives factory and several artillery depots.
UKRAINE PREPS FOR SHIFT IN WAR WHERE MODERN ARTILLERY WILL DOMINATE
Most of the fighting Sunday focused on the eastern Donbas region, where Ukrainian forces are concentrated and where Moscow-backed separatists controlled some territory before the war. Since failing to capture Kyiv, the Russians are aiming to gain full control over Ukraine’s eastern industrial heartland.
Russian forces launched fresh airstrikes on a Mariupol steel plant, where an estimated 1,000 civilians are sheltering along with about 2,000 Ukrainian fighters. The Azovstal steel mill where the defenders are holed up is the last corner of resistance in the city, which the Russians have otherwise occupied.
Mykhailo Podolyak, a Ukrainian presidential adviser, called for a localized Easter truce. He urged Russia to allow civilians to leave the plant and suggested talks to negotiate an exit for the Ukrainian soldiers.
Podolyak tweeted that the Russian military was attacking the plant with heavy bombs and artillery while accumulating forces and equipment for a direct assault.
Mariupol has been the focus of fierce fighting since the start of the war due to its location on the Sea of Azov. Its capture would deprive Ukraine of a vital port, free up Russian troops to fight elsewhere, and allow Moscow to establish a land corridor to the Crimean Peninsula, which it seized from Ukraine in 2014.
ZELENSKYY WARNS RUSSIA WILL LIKELY INVADE OTHER COUNTRIES IF SUCCESSFUL IN UKRAINE
More than 100,000 people — down from a prewar population of about 430,000 — are believed to remain in Mariupol with scant food, water or heat. Ukrainian authorities estimate that over 20,000 civilians have been killed.
Satellite images released this week showed what appeared to be mass graves dug in towns to the west and east of Mariupol.
Zelenskyy accused the Russians of committing war crimes by killing civilians, as well as of setting up "filtration camps" near Mariupol for people caught trying to leave the city. From there, he said, Ukrainians are sent to areas under Russian occupation or to Russia itself, often as far as Siberia or the Far East. Many of them, he said, are children.
The claims could not be independently verified.
In attacks on the eve of Orthodox Easter, Russian forces pounded cities and towns in southern and eastern Ukraine. A 3-month-old baby was among eight people killed when Russia fired cruise missiles at Odesa, Ukrainian officials said.
Ukrainian news agency UNIAN, citing social media posts, reported that the infant’s mother, Valeria Glodan, and grandmother also died when a missile hit a residential area. Zelenskyy promised to find and punish those responsible for the strike.
UKRAINIAN MOTHER, 3-MONTH-OLD AMONG 8 DEAD IN ODESA
"The war started when this baby was one month old,″ he said. Can you imagine what is happening? "They are filthy scum, there are no other words for it.""
For the Donbas offensive, Russia has reassembled troops who fought around Kyiv and in northern Ukraine earlier. The British Ministry of Defense said Sunday that Ukrainian forces had repelled numerous assaults in the past week and "inflicted significant cost on Russian forces."
"Poor Russian morale and limited time to reconstitute, re-equip and reorganize forces from prior offensives are likely hindering Russian combat effectiveness," the ministry said in an intelligence update.
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The Ukrainian military said Saturday it destroyed a Russian command post in Kherson, a southern city that fell to Russian forces early in the war.
The command post was hit on Friday, killing two generals and critically wounding another, the Ukrainian military intelligence agency said in a statement. The Russian military did not comment on the claim, which could not be confirmed.
If true, at least nine Russian generals have been killed since the start of the invasion, according to Ukrainian reports. | https://www.foxnews.com/world/ukraine-leader-pushes-more-arms-us-officials-visit | 2022-04-24T16:27:24Z | https://www.foxnews.com/world/ukraine-leader-pushes-more-arms-us-officials-visit | false |
Jack Miller at blame for MotoGP crash
Australian Jack Miller has been left apologising to MotoGP title challenger Joan Mir after causing a crash that ruined both their hopes of challenging for the podium at the Portuguese Grand Prix.
Townsville's Ducati rider was battling to take third place from Mir with seven laps left on Sunday when he pushed too hard on the inside of the opening turn on the 19th lap and went into a skid, taking out his Spanish rival at the same time on Portimao's Algarve International Circuit.
The high-speed spill left Miller clearly groggy and though Mir was understandably aggrieved, he was concerned enough to check that his rival was okay as up ahead, reigning champion Fabio Quartararo went on to win the race from pole-sitter Johann Zarco and Aleix Espargaro.
Miller, who instantly recognised his mistake, went over to apologise to his friend Mir, who's now sixth in the championship standings.
Miller, who had started fourth on the grid and was looking for his second straight podium of the season, instead ended up slumping from seventh to ninth in the championship standings on just 31 points, now 38 behind joint leaders Quartararo and Spaniard Alex Rins.
Miller's Australian compatriot Remy Gardner, who'd crashed in Saturday's qualifying, ended up 14th on his KTM.
Quartararo dominated after leaping from fifth to third on the opening lap before overtaking early race leader Mir on the fourth and gradually pulling away.
"I managed to win by pushing myself to the limit," Frenchman Quartararo said after finishing more than five seconds clear of countryman Zarco.
"Today, I felt very good since the warm-up. I made an amazing start in the race.
"I had to be aggressive since the beginning because I knew we were going to have problems here if we stayed behind the Ducatis. I'm super happy to get my first win of the season. That's the most important thing for me - to never give up."
Mir's Suzuki teammate Rins started 23rd on the grid but made a stunning recovery to finish fourth, while six-times world champion Marc Marquez shook off a poor start to pip younger brother Alex in a heated battle for sixth. | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/aap/article-10748521/Jack-Miller-blame-MotoGP-crash.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-04-24T16:28:29Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/aap/article-10748521/Jack-Miller-blame-MotoGP-crash.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | true |
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has charged Israeli lawyers Advs. Rinat Gazit and Moshe Strugano with insider trading ahead of the January 24, 2018 public announcement that Israeli geothermal energy companyOrmat Technologies Inc. (NYSE: ORA; TASE: ORA) had signed a definitive agreement to acquire U.S. Geothermal Inc., a geothermal energy company based in Boise, Idaho.
The SEC filed a complaint in the federal district court in New York that Adv. Gazit, the former head of mergers and acquisitions at Ormat, who lives in Tel Aviv, tipped her close friend, Strugano, an attorney and resident of Caesarea, with "material, nonpublic information" she had obtained concerning Ormat's potential acquisition of U.S. Geothermal. The SEC alleges that based on Gazit's tip, Strugano purchased more than 740,000 shares of U.S. Geothermal stock from December 19, 2017 through January 18, 2018. In the months following the merger announcement, Strugano sold all of these shares for a total profit of over $1.2 million.
The SEC charges Strugano and Gazit with violating antifraud provisions of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, and it seeks a permanent injunction, civil penalties, and disgorgement with prejudgment interest against Strugano, and a permanent injunction, civil penalties, and an officer and director bar against Gazit.
The US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York today also announced criminal charges against Strugano.
On January 24, 2018, Ormat acquired US. Geothermal for $109 million. Following the acquisition, Ormat's share price rose sharply.
A spokesperson for Adv. Moshe Strugano said, "We regret the charge filed without any proof by the plaintiff, and we are therefore certain that the charges will be thrown out accordingly. The entire procedure has been invalid from the start, and the attempt to put pressure on Adv. Moshe Strogano 'to turn informant' has been unfitting."
A spokesperson for Adv. Rinat Gazit said, "In the civil procedure filed against her, allegations have been raised that Adv. Gazit was not careful enough in the rules regarding revealing information not available to the public regarding the acquisition deal that she handled as part of her position as head of M&A at Ormat. It is important to point out that there is no charge that Adv. Gazit acted deliberately and it is certainly not claimed that she received any sort of benefits. Above all, it will be made clear that no kind of criminal charges are being brought against Adv. Gazit. In contradiction to the allegations in the administrative procedure, Adv. Gazit acted according to the law and according to all the regulations and she is convinced that this will also be shown by the end of the examination proceedings."
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Molly-Mae Hague has said she’s “so proud” of her boyfriend Tommy Fury after his fight against Daniel Bocianski.
The 22-year-old attended the light heavyweight bout at Wembley Stadium on Saturday night, which saw her boyfriend beat Bocianski.
Speaking to BT Sport after the fight, Molly-Mae said: “I’m relieved [about the win] and I know he will be too.”
“We’ve waited so long for that moment and now we’ve got the win, we can relax and actually be a couple again; I feel like I’ve not seen him for two months so it will be nice.”
Taking to Instagram to share snaps from the occasion, the former Love Island star wrote: “Couldn’t have asked for a better night🖤😭”
She also shared photos of her and Tommy to her IG Stories, and wrote: “So proud… love of my life.”
Molly-Mae wore a gorgeous black gown from Solace London to the fight, along with a pair of stunning Chanel earrings.
Molly and Tommy have been dating since 2019, when they met in the Love Island villa. | https://goss.ie/uk-showbiz/molly-mae-hague-so-proud-of-boyfriend-tommy-fury-after-his-fight-against-daniel-bocianski-293650 | 2022-04-24T16:46:44Z | https://goss.ie/uk-showbiz/molly-mae-hague-so-proud-of-boyfriend-tommy-fury-after-his-fight-against-daniel-bocianski-293650 | false |
Plan to bring Cauvery water to Dindigul in the pipeline
₹90 crore project awaiting approval from CM, says Minister
A plan to bring Cauvery water to augment drinking water supply across Dindigul district on an outlay of ₹90 crore was awaiting approval from Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, said Minister for Cooperation I. Periyasamy at Mayilapur in Reddiarchatram panchayat union in Dindigul district on Sunday as part of National Panchayati Raj Day.
He was taking part in a gram sabha meeting which saw participation of more than 500 villagers. Similar meetings were held in 306 places in Dindigul district. Steps would also be taken to streamline drinking water supply in the seven Assembly Constituencies in the district. Once the mega water project got implemented, the capacity of the overhead tanks in all villages in the district would be doubled - from 30,000 litres to 60,000 litres. New tanks would also be constructed with the increased capacity, the Minister said
Seventy beneficiaries, who were present, had been identified for receiving old age pension and an additional 300 beneficiaries would get it soon, Mr. Periyasamy said.
Reddiarchatram panchayat union president Sivagurusamy and village panchayat officials were present.
Collector S. Visakan visited Thottanoothu and Adiyanoothu villages where the meetings took place.
In a statement, he said that the objective behind conducting gram sabha meetings was to take stock of the conditions at villages so as to improve the living conditions and ensure progress and prosperity of the people.
Providing basic civic amenties, particularly drinking water supply in every household, are the priorities for gram panchayats, he said.
Additional Collector (Development) S. Dinesh Kumar, Assistant Director (Village Panchayat) C. Rengarajan and other officials were present.
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WFO NORMAN Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, April 24, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
1035 AM CDT Sun Apr 24 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern Clay
County through 1100 AM CDT...
At 1035 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5
miles west of Newport, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Bellevue, Newport and Vashti.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
LAT...LON 3368 9798 3347 9798 3347 9825
TIME...MOT...LOC 1535Z 231DEG 26KT 3344 9810
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
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Yadagirigutta auto drivers protest over no-entry of vehicles
Over 300 auto drivers and their family members took to the streets of Yadagirigutta and ghat entries to Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple on Sunday to protest the temple’s policy to not allow their vehicles to ferry devotees.
Ever since the inauguration of the renovated temple on March 28, temple authorities have ensured strong police presence to keep off private vehicles, particularly autos, and running additional RTC mini buses for devotees.
Sensing danger to their livelihood, auto unions approached the District Collector, Revenue and Police authorities, and even local leaders, but to no avail.
Following lukewarm response to their appeals at all levels, the drivers organised ‘half-nude’ demonstrations, ‘vanta varpu’, town bandhs and protest rallies during the month.
Upping their ante on Sunday, they braved the blazing sun and squatted on the roads (rasta roko) demanding the authorities to take back its policy and save their livelihood.
The temple town came to a grinding halt for almost two hours as the protesters with banners occupied all the major routes.
Police, including Traffic wing officials, intervened and regulated the movement of vehicles.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — There’s probably not a soul on the planet who dislikes breakfast. If you’re one of the few that dislikes it that’s okay, because you probably don’t dislike pigs in a blanket.
Maybe though, you’re unfamiliar. A pig in a blanket is a pork sausage or hotdog baked inside a beautiful pastry.
You can go grab some premade from the grocery store or even whip some up in your own kitchen. But, maybe you’re wanting to get the best possible so, we checked out Yelp’s list of the best spots in Dallas to grab some pigs in a blanket.
- Hypnotic Donuts
- Wow Donuts and Drips
- Cafe Donuts
- iHeart Kolache
- San Martin Bakery & Restaurant
- Morning Donuts
- Haute Sweets Patisserie
- Immanuel Donuts
- Southern Maid Donuts
- J’s Donuts | https://cw33.com/news/local/yelps-list-of-best-pigs-in-a-blanket-in-dallas/ | 2022-04-24T17:27:55Z | https://cw33.com/news/local/yelps-list-of-best-pigs-in-a-blanket-in-dallas/ | true |
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By CHINEDU ASADU
Associated Press
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — At least 100 people may have died in a refinery explosion in southeast Nigeria, an official said Sunday as the search intensified for bodies at the site and for two people suspected of being involved in the blast.
The explosion Friday night at the Ohaji-Egbema local government area in Imo state was triggered by a fire at two fuel storage areas where more than a 100 people worked, state officials told The Associated Press.
Dozens of workers were caught up in the explosion while many others attempted to escape the blaze by running into wooded areas.
Those who died in the disaster are estimated to be within “the range of 100,” said Goodluck Opiah, the Imo commissioner for petroleum resources. “A lot of them ran into the bush with the burns and they died there.”
Although Nigeria is Africa’s largest producer of crude oil, for many years its oil production capacity has been limited by a chronic challenge of oil storage and the operation of illegal refineries.
Nigeria lost at least $3 billion worth of crude oil to theft between January 2021 and February 2022, with shady business operators often avoiding regulators by setting up refineries in remote areas such as the one that exploded in Imo, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) said in March.
“There are no arrests yet but the two culprits are on the run with the police now looking for them,” said Declan Emelumba, the Imo State commissioner for information. Officials did not reveal the identities of the suspects.
A mass burial is being planned for those killed in the explosion, many of who “were burnt beyond recognition,” said Emelumba. Environmental officials have started to fumigate the area.
Such disasters are a regular occurrence in Africa’s most populous country, where poverty and unemployment – at 33% according to the latest government estimates – have forced millions of young people into criminal activities.
Operating illegal refineries is not as popular in Imo state as it is in the oil-rich Niger Delta region, where militants have gained notoriety for blowing up oil pipelines and kidnapping workers from petroleum companies.
As many as 30 illegal oil refineries were busted in the Niger Delta region in just two weeks, Nigeria’s Defense Department said earlier this month when it announced a task force to curb crude oil theft.
In the aftermath of the explosion in Imo state, the Nigerian ministry of petroleum told The AP there is “a renewed action” to tackle illegal activities in the oil sector.
The government and the military are stepping up actions “to minimize the criminalities along the oil production lines,” said Horatius Egua, a senior official at the petroleum ministry.
But many of the culprits are not deterred including in Imo state, one of the few places producing oil in Nigeria’s southeast. The problem of illegal refineries “has never been this bad” and remains “difficult to end,” said Opiah, the Imo petroleum commissioner.
“It is like asking why kidnapping or armed robbery has not stopped,” he said. “Even with this incident, not many people will be deterred. I am sure more illegal refineries will be cropping up in other places.”
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ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — At least 100 people may have died in an explosion at an illegal oil refinery in southeast Nigeria, a local oil official said Sunday as the search intensified for bodies at the site and for two people suspected of being involved in the blast.
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, in a statement, called the explosion a “catastrophe and a national disaster.”
The explosion Friday night at the facility in Ohaji-Egbema local government area in Imo state was triggered by a fire at two fuel storage areas where more than 100 people worked, state officials told The Associated Press.
Dozens of workers were caught up in the explosion while many others attempted to escape the blaze by running into wooded areas.
Those who died in the disaster are estimated to be within “the range of 100,” said Goodluck Opiah, the Imo commissioner for petroleum resources. “A lot of them ran into the bush with the burns and they died there.”
Buhari has directed the nation’s security forces “to intensify the clampdown” on such facilities being operated illegally in many parts of southern Nigeria, a spokesperson said in a statement.
Although Nigeria is Africa’s largest producer of crude oil, for many years its oil production capacity has been limited by a chronic challenge of oil storage and the operation of illegal refineries.
Nigeria lost at least $3 billion worth of crude oil to theft between January 2021 and February 2022, with shady business operators often avoiding regulators by setting up refineries in remote areas such as the one that exploded in Imo, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) said in March.
“There are no arrests yet but the two culprits are on the run with the police now looking for them,” said Declan Emelumba, the Imo State commissioner for information. Officials did not reveal the identities of the suspects.
A mass burial is being planned for those killed in the explosion, many of who “were burnt beyond recognition,” said Emelumba. Environmental officials have started to fumigate the area.
Such disasters are a regular occurrence in Africa’s most populous country, where poverty and unemployment – at 33% according to the latest government estimates – have forced millions of young people into criminal activities.
Operating illegal refineries is not as popular in Imo state as it is in the oil-rich Niger Delta region, where militants have gained notoriety for blowing up oil pipelines and kidnapping workers from petroleum companies.
As many as 30 illegal oil refineries were busted in the Niger Delta region in just two weeks, Nigeria’s Defense Department said earlier this month when it announced a task force to curb crude oil theft.
In the aftermath of the explosion in Imo state, the Nigerian ministry of petroleum told The AP there is “a renewed action” to tackle illegal activities in the oil sector.
The government and the military are stepping up actions “to minimize the criminalities along the oil production lines,” said Horatius Egua, a senior official at the petroleum ministry.
But many of the culprits are not deterred including in Imo state, one of the few places producing oil in Nigeria’s southeast. The problem of illegal refineries “has never been this bad” and remains “difficult to end,” said Opiah, the Imo petroleum commissioner.
“It is like asking why kidnapping or armed robbery has not stopped,” he said. “Even with this incident, not many people will be deterred. I am sure more illegal refineries will be cropping up in other places.” | https://www.wowktv.com/news/u-s-world/manhunt-on-for-suspects-as-100-die-in-nigeria-refinery-blast/ | 2022-04-24T17:39:42Z | https://www.wowktv.com/news/u-s-world/manhunt-on-for-suspects-as-100-die-in-nigeria-refinery-blast/ | false |
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed emergency declarations as 20 wildfires continued to burn Sunday in nearly half of the state’s drought-stricken 33 counties.
One wildfire in northern New Mexico that started April 6 merged with a newer fire Saturday to form the second-largest blaze in the state at more than 66 square miles (171 square kilometers), leading to widespread evacuations in Mora and San Miguel counties.
Another wind-driven wildfire in northern New Mexico that began April 17 has charred at least 76 square miles (197 square kilometers) of ponderosa pine, oak brush and grass north of Ocate, an unincorporated community in Mora County.
Meanwhile in Arizona, some residents forced to evacuate due to a wildfire near Flagstaff were allowed to return home Sunday morning.
Winds and temperatures in New Mexico diminished Saturday but remained strong enough to still fan fires. Dozens of evacuation orders remained in place.
Fire officials were expecting the northern wildfires to slow Sunday as cloud and smoke cover moves in, allowing the forests to retain more moisture. But they added that the interior portions of the fires could show moderate to extreme behavior, which could threaten structures in those areas.
More than 200 structures have been charred by the wildfires thus far and an additional 900 remain threatened, Lujan Grisham said.
Fire management officials said an exact damage count was unclear because it’s still too dangerous for crews to go in and look at all the homes that have been lost.
“We do not know the magnitude of the structure loss. We don’t even know the areas where most homes made it through the fire, where homes haven’t been damaged or anything like that,” said operation sections chief Jayson Coil.
Some 1,000 firefighters were battling the wildfires across New Mexico, which already has secured about $3 million in grants to help with the fires.
Lujan Grisham said she has asked the White House for more federal resources and she’s calling for a ban of fireworks statewide.
“We need more federal bodies for firefighting, fire mitigation, public safety support on the ground in New Mexico,” she said. “It’s going to be a tough summer. So that’s why we are banning fires. And that is why on Monday I will be asking every local government to be thinking about ways to ban the sales of fireworks.”
Wildfire has become a year-round threat in the West given changing conditions that include earlier snowmelt and rain coming later in the fall, scientist have said. The problems have been exacerbated by decades of fire suppression and poor management along with a more than 20-year megadrought that studies link to human-caused climate change.
In Arizona, two large wildfires continued to burn Sunday 10 miles (16 kilometers) south of Prescott and 14 miles (22 kilometers) northeast of Flagstaff.
Coconino County authorities lifted the evacuation order Sunday morning for residents living in neighborhoods along Highway 89 after fire management officials determined the Flagstaff-area wildfire no longer posed a threat.
The fire near Flagstaff was at 32 square miles (83 square kilometers) as of Saturday night. It forced the evacuation of 766 homes and burned down 30 homes and two dozen other structures since it began a week ago, according to county authorities.
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey declared the fire a state of emergency Friday for Coconino County to free up recovery aid to affected communities.
The wildfire near Prescott began last Monday and was at 4.8 square miles (12.4 square kilometers) and 15% contained as of Sunday morning as helicopters and air tankers dropped water and retardant to slow the fire’s growth.
The cause of the wildfires in New Mexico and Arizona remain under investigation. | https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Emergency-declaration-for-multiple-wildfires-in-17123047.php | 2022-04-24T17:40:13Z | https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Emergency-declaration-for-multiple-wildfires-in-17123047.php | true |
WFO NORMAN Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Monday, April 25, 2022
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AREAL FLOOD WATCH
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Norman OK
1217 PM CDT Sun Apr 24 2022
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Oklahoma and northern Texas, including the
following counties, in Oklahoma, Atoka, Bryan, Carter, Cleveland,
Coal, Cotton, Garvin, Hughes, Jefferson, Johnston, Love, Marshall,
McClain, Murray, Pontotoc, Pottawatomie, Seminole and Stephens. In
northern Texas, Archer, Clay and Wichita.
* WHEN...Through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Heavy rainfall will be possible across the watch area during
the day Sunday and Sunday night. Rainfall amounts in excess
of 3 inches will be possible.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Tyson Fury may have enjoyed one of the biggest wins of his career over Dillian Whyte on Saturday night - but he was never going to reward himself with a lie-in.
In front of 94,000 fans at Wembley Stadium, 'The Gypsy King' delivered a spectacular ring entrance, coming through the curtain on a throne to a remix of American Pie and Kings of Leon. He then climbed off and ran under the ropes as the crowd lapped it up.
And he backed up his ring-walk with a masterful performance, controlling the opening five rounds before brutally flooring Whyte with a right uppercut. Although 'The Body Snatcher' staggered back to his feet, referee Mark Lyson had little choice but to halt proceedings.
Afterwards, Fury celebrated in his now customary way, treating those in attendance to his own version of American Pie on the microphone. And the WBC and The Ring heavyweight champion continued the party on Sunday morning - albeit with a much, quieter, family affair.
His wife, Paris, took to Instagram to post a family snap of her enjoying a breakfast of champions with her husband. They were joined by John and Tommy Fury, Molly-Mae Hague, and friends Timothy Allcock and his partner Emily.
Paris captioned the image 'Family celebration' and her husband certainly seemed to be replenishing, feasting on pancakes, bacon and fruit. There was a beer on the table, but it appeared to belong to Timothy - with the Morecambe based man seemingly more concerned with flicking a cheeky 'v-sign' with his fingers.
That wasn't the case later on though, with The Sun reporting that the group continued their day with friends, including TV presenter Mark Wright at the TOWIE hot spot Sheesh Restaurant in Chigwell, Essex, in the afternoon. Dressed in flamboyant and colourful trousers and jacket, white shirt and black hat, Fury happily raised a glass of bubbly.
Video footage shared by his friend Ty Mitchell on social media then showed the 33-year-old on a video call to Eddie Hearn. The Matchroom boss had previously backed Whyte to win at Wembley.
Paris meanwhile, is yet to speak out on comments made by Carl Froch, who this week suggested she was pregnant with a seventh child. As always, she was in attendance at Wembley, joining her partner afterwards as he announced he was now likely to retire from the sport.
"I promised my lovely wife Paris of 14 years that after the Wilder 3 fight, that would be it," he told BT Sport. "I meant it, we had a war, it was a great trilogy and I meant that.
"But I got offered to fight at Wembley at home and I believe I owed it to the fans, every person in the United Kingdom to come here and fight at Wembley. Now that it's all done, I think this is it, this might be the final curtain for the Gypsy King. What a way to go out, a big thank you to the United Kingdom!"
Paris however, seemed to suggest he could be tempted to return to face the winner of the Oleksandr Usyk v Anthony Joshua rematch, which takes place in July: "I know in my heart that the only reason Tyson would come back is for a unification fight and that would be the only reason. He has nothing left to prove," she said.
Fury had predicted he would make light work of rival Whyte, who had waited years for a world title shot. "Before the fight, in the changing room, I told my team, 'This is going to be an exceptional performance, I'm going to put on a show'," Fury said in his post-fight press conference. "I could feel it. I knew I was going to put on a show. My feet were good. My jab was good. I was jabbing the head off him. I hit the Body Snatcher (Whyte) with a left hook to the body and said to him, 'You're hurt, aren't you, Body Snatcher?'"
Discussing the sell-out crowd inside Wembley, Fury added: "I'm overwhelmed with the support. I can't believe that my 94,000 countrymen and women have come here tonight to see my perform. I just want to say from the bottom of my heart, thank you so much to every single person who bought a ticket here tonight or stayed up late to watch it on TV.
"Dillian Whyte is a warrior and I believe that Dillian will be a world champion. But tonight, he met a great in the sport. I'm one of the greatest heavyweights of all time. I'm a legend in this game. There's no disgrace. He's a tough, game man but you're not messing with a mediocre heavyweight. You're messing with the best man on the planet." | https://www.irishmirror.ie/sport/other-sport/boxing/tyson-fury-paris-tommy-molly-26786970 | 2022-04-24T17:41:39Z | https://www.irishmirror.ie/sport/other-sport/boxing/tyson-fury-paris-tommy-molly-26786970 | true |
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A day after his government faced flak from the opposition parties over its earlier decision on 'jugad rehris', Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Sunday directed that the carts made up of old motorbikes would not be banned.
Mr Mann also expressed his displeasure over the earlier order banning 'jugad rehris' and summoned the officers of the transport department and unequivocally told them that his government has been formed for giving employment to the poor and not for snatching it from them.
Mr Mann said the contentious order must be withdrawn and warned that stern action would be taken for any such laxity in future. He also sought a detailed report from them.
"Thousands of people in Punjab earn their livelihood from motorcycle 'rehri'. After summoning a meeting of the department, I have ordered that no motor 'rehri' should be banned. Our government's aim is to provide employment to all, not to deprive anyone of it," Mr Mann said in a tweet.
The Bhagwant Mann-led government on Saturday had faced a backlash from the opposition political parties and 'jugad rehri' owners for the order banning the use of 'jugad rehris'.
After the backlash, the Punjab Police on Saturday evening suspended its drive against the innovative carts made up of old motorbikes.
The additional director general of police (traffic) had asked district police chiefs to take no action against jugad rehri' owners till further order.
In a letter dated April 18 to district police chiefs, the Punjab ADGP (Traffic) had asked them to launch a special drive against such carts, citing that they could become a cause of accidents.
The opposition parties on Saturday had slammed the AAP-led government in the state, saying the ban would render thousands of people jobless.
Those who run 'jugad rehris' also condemned the state government's decision and questioned how they would earn their livelihood.
Several people across the state run 'jugad rehris' for selling fruit and vegetables, transporting materials such as cement, sand, electronic goods and sometimes and often passengers too.
Punjab Congress chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring took a swipe at Mann in a tweet, saying, "if the government is run from Delhi, then such wrong decisions will be made."
However, he thanked the Punjab chief minister for rolling back the earlier decision to ban 'jugad rehris.'
(This story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.) | https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/bhagwant-mann-orders-jugad-rehris-will-not-be-banned-2916570 | 2022-04-24T17:48:14Z | https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/bhagwant-mann-orders-jugad-rehris-will-not-be-banned-2916570 | true |
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A recent court ruling has opened the door to the release of psychological treatment records of priests in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany accused of child sexual abuse.
The Albany Times-Union reported the ruling came in a lawsuit by an alleged abuse victim from the 1980s who sought records detailing the treatment received by the Rev. Edward Pratt and other priests.
The diocese had argued that the records were subject to patient-physician privilege, but the appeals court wrote last Thursday that the privilege was waived because the priests' records had been shared with then-Bishop Howard J. Hubbard.
The appellate court also upheld a lower court judge's decision that ordered the diocese to turn over personnel records of dozens of priests determined to have been credibly accused of child sexual abuse from the 1940s through the 1990s, as well as notes of investigators hired by the diocese to look into sexual abuse allegations, the newspaper reported.
“The claims of the victims-survivors remain the highest priority of the diocese. The guidance and orders provided by the courts are respected and followed with compliance,” the diocese said Thursday in a statement, the Times-Union reported.
Last month, the same lower court judge ordered the release of a deposition taken last year in which Hubbard acknowledged covering up allegations of sexual abuse against children by priests.
Hundreds of people have sued the Albany diocese over sexual abuse they say they endured as children, sometimes decades ago. In his testimony, Hubbard said part of the reason he didn’t report allegations of sexual abuse was to avoid scandal and protect the reputation of the diocese. | https://www.theintelligencer.com/news/article/Court-Albany-diocese-must-release-priest-17123076.php | 2022-04-24T17:50:41Z | https://www.theintelligencer.com/news/article/Court-Albany-diocese-must-release-priest-17123076.php | true |
DECATUR — The Decatur driver killed in a collision with a semi-truck has been named as Jason A. Mason, 53.
A news release from Macon County Coroner Michael E. Day said Mason was pronounced dead in the emergency room of Decatur Memorial Hospital at 6:06 a.m. Friday.
“Mr. Mason suffered massive head and extremity trauma in a pickup truck versus semi-truck trailer collision in the 2400 block of East Eldorado Street,” said Day.
Mason's pickup had crossed the center line of the road, according to a news release from the Decatur Police Department, and struck the trailer of the semi-truck around 5 a.m. as it headed in the opposite direction. The 57-year-old semi-truck driver was not listed as being injured.
The accident remains under investigation by members of the Decatur Police Fatal Accident Investigation Team. The coroner is also awaiting results of routine toxicology screens and said an inquest is pending.
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WASHINGTON — A host of celebrities and comedy royalty will gather Sunday night at the Kennedy Center as comedian, talk show host and political influencer Jon Stewart receives the Mark Twain Prize for lifetime achievement in humor.
The 59-year-old Stewart — born Jonathan Stuart Leibowitz — rose to prominence as a standup comic and host of multiple failed talk shows before taking over Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show” in 1999. His 16-year run as “Daily Show” host turned him into a cultural and political force as Stewart trained his satirical eye on both politics and an increasingly polarized national media.
In perhaps his most iconic moment, Stewart went on CNN’s popular “Crossfire” debate show in 2004 and challenged the show’s entire premise of left-wing vs. right-wing debate. Stewart told co-hosts Tucker Carlson and Paul Begala they had a “responsibility to the public discourse” that they were cheapening with insincere political role-playing.
Stewart’s appearance rocketed him to new levels of prominence and political relevance and may have sealed the fate of “Crossfire,” which was canceled three months later.
Since retiring from “The Daily Show” in 2015, Stewart has become a vocal proponent of a number of social causes and one of the most prominent voices in support of health care for Sept. 11 first responders in New York City. He recently returned to television as host of “The Problem with Jon Stewart” on Apple TV+.
When Stewart’s selection was announced in January, Kennedy Center President Deborah F. Rutter hailed his body of work as “equal parts entertainment and truth.”
Rutter said Stewart’s career “demonstrates that we all can make a difference in this world through humor, humanity, and patriotism.”
This will be the first Mark Twain ceremony since Chappelle’s in 2019. The award skipped 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Aside from that two-year break, the prize has been presented annually since 1998, with Richard Pryor receiving the first honors.
Other recipients include Carol Burnett (the oldest recipient at age 80), Tina Fey (the youngest at age 40), Eddie Murphy, Jonathan Winters, George Carlin and Lily Tomlin. 2009 recipient Bill Cosby had his prize rescinded in 2018 amid multiple allegations of sexual assault. | https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/jon-stewart-to-receive-mark-twain-prize-for-american-humor/2022/04/24/b5bda924-c3f3-11ec-8cff-33b059f4c1b7_story.html | 2022-04-24T17:54:38Z | https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/jon-stewart-to-receive-mark-twain-prize-for-american-humor/2022/04/24/b5bda924-c3f3-11ec-8cff-33b059f4c1b7_story.html | false |
Soccer-Napoli title hopes suffer huge blow after Empoli get stunning comeback win
EMPOLI, Italy, April 24 (Reuters) - Napoli's hopes of winning the Serie A title this season suffered a huge blow when they surrendered a two-goal lead at Empoli in seven stunning second-half minutes to lose 3-2 on Sunday.
With Empoli not having tasted victory in their previous 16 league games, Luciano Spalletti's side were expected to get the victory that would have seen them keep pace with league leaders Inter Milan.
They looked even more overwhelming favourites after a fine finish from Dries Mertens in the first half, and skipper Lorenzo Insigne's arrowing effort eight minutes into the second period put them in firm control.
Napoli held the lead until the 80th minute, when they inexplicably left Liam Henderson alone to get the hosts back in the game, before a goalkeeping howler from Alex Meret let in Andrea Pinamonti to level three minutes later.
The drama, however, was not done, as Pinamonti slid in at the far post three minutes from time to send the home fans into raptures and leave Napoli defenders looking at each other wondering how they had thrown away this encounter.
The defeat leaves Napoli third in the standings, without a win in three league games, and five points behind Inter having played a game more. Empoli stay 14th despite the rare victory.
The manner of the defeat brought a stern reaction from the Naples club.
"The club has decided that from Tuesday, when the training sessions resume, the squad will go into a permanent retreat," read a statement from Napoli after the match.
The 'permanent' suggests the players will remain at the training base until the end of the season, living on site.
"I can only take note of what happens," Spalletti told DAZN. "Clearly, imagining an end to the game like that was difficult, but when you don´t have the right intensity and concentration then you get punished.
"We made a few too many mistakes, lost the ball too cheaply. Inevitably, the coach has to shoulder much of the blame for the attitude and consistency. The responsibility lies with the coach." (Reporting by Peter Hall; Editing by Frances Kerry and Clare Fallon) | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/reuters/article-10748733/Soccer-Napoli-title-hopes-suffer-huge-blow-Empoli-stunning-comeback-win.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-04-24T18:01:22Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/reuters/article-10748733/Soccer-Napoli-title-hopes-suffer-huge-blow-Empoli-stunning-comeback-win.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | true |
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday afternoon's drawing of the Missouri Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
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TOKYO (AP) — Rescuers said that 10 people who were retrieved Sunday from the frigid sea and the rocky coast of a northern Japanese national park had died, a day after a tour boat with 26 aboard apparently sank in rough waters, triggering questions why it was allowed to sail.
The search for the others is still ongoing after the boat sent a distress call on Saturday afternoon saying it was sinking. The location, near the Kashuni Waterfall, is known as a difficult place to maneuver boats because of its rocky coastline and strong tide.
There were two crew and 24 passengers, including two children, on the the 19-ton Kazu 1 when it ran into troubles while traveling off the western coast of the Shiretoko Peninsula. The coast guard said the 10 victims — seven men and three women — were adults.
The Transport Ministry launched an investigation into the boat’s operator, which had two accidents last year. The ministry said it was looking into safety standards and the decision to conduct the tour despite rough weather on Saturday.
The operator, Shiretoko Pleasure Cruise, had been instructed to take steps to improve its safety following earlier accidents in which it ran aground in June without causing injuries, and another in May, when three passengers suffered minor injuries when the boat collided with an object.
“We will thoroughly investigate what caused this situation and what kind of safety oversight was involved to allow the tour in order to prevent another accident,” Transport Minister Tetsuo Saito, who visited the area Sunday, told reporters.
Following an intensive search involving six patrol boats, several aircraft and divers that went through the night, rescuers on early Sunday found four people near the tip of Shiretoko Peninsula and later six more in the same area, about 14 kilometers (8.7 miles) north from where the boat sent a distress call. Some of them were plucked from the sea, while others were washed onto the rocky coast.
An orange-colored, square-shaped lifesaving float with the boat’s name on it was also found near the rocks, the coast guard said.
Footage on public broadcaster NHK showed one of the victims arriving on a helicopter and being transferred to an ambulance on a stretcher. Rescuers held up blue plastic shields to protect the victim’s privacy.
The sightseeing vessel made an emergency call early Saturday afternoon, saying its bow had flooded and that it was beginning to sink and tilt, the coast guard said. Contact with the boat had since been lost. The coast guard said the operator told them that everyone on the boat was wearing a life vest, but some of the victims found were without them.
Average April sea temperatures in Shiretoko National Park are just above freezing, which experts say would cause hypothermia.
“It’s a very severe condition especially when they are wet,” Jun Abe, vice chairman of the Society of Water Rescue and Survival Research, told TBS TV.
Yoshihiko Yamada, a Tokai University marine science professor, said the boat was likely to have run aground after it was tossed around in high waves and damaged. A boat of that size usually does not carry a life boat, he said.
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida cut short his attendance at a two-day summit in Kumamoto in southern Japan and returned to Tokyo. He told reporters early Sunday that he instructed officials “to do everything they can for the rescue.”
The cause of the accident is under investigation, but officials and experts suspect a safety negligence.
High waves and strong winds were forecast when the boat left and Japanese media reports said fishing boats had returned to port before noon Saturday because of the bad weather.
A tour boat crew belonging to another operator told NHK that he warned the Kazu 1 crew of rough seas and told them not to go. He also said the same boat ran aground last year and suffered a crack on its bow.
Saturday’s tour was reportedly the first by the operator this season, and the accident just before Japan’s Golden Week holidays starting late April could dampen local tourism, which slumped during the pandemic. Japan is still largely closed to foreign visitors.
Hokkaido Gov. Naomichi Suzuki told reporters Sunday that he planned to request safety checks by tour operators in the prefecture ahead of the holidays.
According to the operator’s website, the tour takes around three hours and offers scenic views of the western coast of the peninsula and a chance to see whales, dolphins and brown bears. The national park is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site and is famous as the southernmost region to see drifting sea ice. | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/10-of-26-people-from-sunken-japan-tour-boat-confirmed-dead/ | 2022-04-24T18:28:03Z | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/10-of-26-people-from-sunken-japan-tour-boat-confirmed-dead/ | false |
SEOUL, South Korea (StudyFinds.org) – Holograms could become the next hot smartphone feature after scientists say they’ve created new light sensors inside a camera. The sensor can detect the polarization of light to create 3D images without needing a bulky filter, according to the team in South Korea.
Until now, viewing holograms has only been possible using a large, specialized camera equipped with a polarizing filter. However, scientists at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology have come up with a solution which means they could soon become part of people’s daily lives.
“Research on the downsizing and integration of individual elements is required to ultimately miniaturize holographic systems. The results of our research will lay the foundation for the future development of miniaturized holographic camera sensor modules,” says study author Dr. Do Hwang in a media release.
How did scientists make a filter small enough for projecting holograms?
Digital and smartphone cameras contain a type of sensor called a photodiode which converts light into current signals. Giving these sensors the ability to sense polarized light would provide them with new information and give them the ability to store 3D holograms.
Previous attempts at enhancing these sensors in phones with polarized filters have missed the mark because they were simply too big. While the sensors measure less than a micrometer in size, the polarization filters are several hundred micrometers long.
To overcome this, the researchers developed photodiodes using two semiconductor materials, rhenium diselenide and tungsten diselenide — also known as n-type and p-type. This allowed the device to detect various wavelengths of light from ultraviolet to near-infrared.
It was even capable of detecting polarization characteristics in the near-infrared region, the study reveals. Researchers used the photodiodes to create an image sensor which proved capable of capturing holograms. Their new technology could open the door to a range of new visual technologies.
“The new sensor can further detect near-infrared light, as well as previously undetectable visible light, opening up new opportunities in various fields such as 3D night vision, self-driving, biotechnology, and near-infrared data acquisition for analyzing and restoring cultural assets,” concludes study co-author Dr. Min-Chul Park.
The findings are published in the journal ACS Nano.
South West News Service writer Tom Campbell contributed to this report. | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/holograms-could-soon-become-the-next-hot-smartphone-feature/ | 2022-04-24T18:28:42Z | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/holograms-could-soon-become-the-next-hot-smartphone-feature/ | false |
HOUSTON (AP) — Nearly half of the jurors who sentenced a Texas woman to die for the 2007 death of one of her 14 children have called for her upcoming execution to be halted and for her to get a new trial.
Melissa Lucio, 52, is set to be executed Wednesday for the death of her 2-year-old daughter Mariah in Harlingen, a city of about 75,000 in Texas’ southern tip.
Her lawyers say new evidence shows that Mariah’s injuries, including a blow to the head, were caused by a fall down a steep staircase, and many lawmakers and celebrities such as Kim Kardashian, an advocate for criminal justice reform, and Amanda Knox — an American who was convicted of murderinga British student in Italy and whose conviction was overturned — have rallied to Lucio’s cause. Prosecutors, though, maintain that the girl was the victim of child abuse.
Lucio’s lawyers have filed various legal appeals seeking to stop her execution. She also has a clemency application before the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles, which is set to consider her case on Monday. Republican Gov. Greg Abbott could also play a role in deciding Lucio’s fate. If put to death, Lucio would be the first Latina ever executed by Texas and the first woman the state has put to death since 2014.
Here’s what to know as Lucio’s execution approaches:
WHAT ISSUES ARE BEING DEBATED IN THE CASE?
Lucio’s attorneys say her capital murder conviction was based on an unreliable and coerced confession that was the result of relentless questioning and her long history of sexual, physical and emotional abuse. They say Lucio wasn’t allowed to present evidence questioning the validity of her confession.
Her lawyers also contend that unscientific and false evidence misled jurors into believing Mariah’s injuries only could have been caused by physical abuse and not by medical complications from a severe fall.
“I knew that what I was accused of doing was not true. My children have always been my world and although my choices in life were not good I would have never hurt any of my children in such a way,” Lucio wrote in a letter to Texas lawmakers.
Cameron County District Attorney Luis Saenz, whose office prosecuted the case, has said he disagrees with Lucio’s lawyers’ claims that new evidence would exonerate her. Prosecutors say Lucio had a history of drug abuse and at times had lost custody of some of her 14 children.
During a sometimes contentious Texas House committee hearing on Lucio’s case this month, Saenz initially pushed back on requests to use his power to stop the execution, before later saying he would intervene if the courts didn’t act.
“I don’t disagree with all the scrutiny this case is getting. I welcome that,” Saenz said.
Armando Villalobos was the county’s district attorney when Lucio was convicted in 2008, and Lucio’s lawyers allege that he pushed for a conviction to help his reelection bid. In 2014, Villalobos was sentencedto 13 years in federal prison for a bribery scheme related to offering favorable prosecutorial decisions.
WHO IS CALLING FOR LUCIO’S EXECUTION TO BE STOPPED?
More than half the members of the Texas House and Senate have asked that her execution be halted. A bipartisan group of Texas lawmakers traveled this month to Gatesville, where the state houses female death row inmates, and prayed with Lucio.
Five of the 12 jurors who sentenced Lucio and one alternate juror have questioned their decision and asked she get a new trial. And Lucio’s cause also has the backing of faith leaders and was featured on HBO’s “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.”
Lucio’s family and supporters have been traveling throughout Texas and holding rallies and screenings of a 2020 documentary about her case, “The State of Texas vs. Melissa.”
WHERE DO EFFORTS TO HALT HER EXECUTION STAND?
Appeals seeking to stop Lucio’s execution are pending in state and federal courts.
The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles is considering a request to either commute her death sentence to life imprisonment or grant her a 120-day execution reprieve.
Any decision by the parole board to commute her sentence or grant the reprieve would need Abbott’s approval. The governor, who has granted clemency to only one death row inmate since taking office in 2015, could also unilaterally issue a 30-day execution stay. Abbott commuted a death sentence to life without parole for Thomas “Bart” Whitaker, who was convicted of fatally shooting his mother and brother. Whitaker’s father was also shot but survived and led the effort to spare his son’s life.
HOW FREQUENTLY ARE WOMEN EXECUTED?
It’s rare in the U.S. for a woman to be executed, according to the Washington-based Death Penalty Information Center, a nonprofit that opposes capital punishment. Women have accounted for only 3.6% of the more than 16,000 confirmed executions in the U.S. dating back to the colonial period in the 1600s, according to the group’s data.
Since the U.S. Supreme Court reinstated the death penalty in 1976, there have been 17 women executed throughout the nation, according to the data. Texas has put more women to death — six — than any other state. Oklahoma is next, with three, and Florida has executed two.
The federal government has executed one woman since 1976. Lisa Montgomery, of Kansas, received a lethal injection in January 2021 after the Trump administration resumed executions in the federal system following a 17-year hiatus. The Justice Department has halted executions again under the Biden administration.
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(NEXSTAR) — A father and son face jail time and have had their hunting licenses revoked for illegally killing a grizzly bear near Yellowstone National Park.
According to Idaho Fish and Game, an adult female grizzly bear was shot and killed near the Pole Bridge Campground, roughly 10 miles west of Yellowstone, in March last year.
Fish and Game staff received a mortality signal from the bear’s collar, and the carcass was later found lying in the Little Warm River with multiple gunshot wounds. A young cub that “perished as a result of [its mother’s] death” was found in the grizzly’s den.
Grizzly bears are protected under state and federal law in Idaho with no current hunting season in the state.
“The loss of a reproductive female grizzly is a real tragedy,” said Regional Conservation Officer Doug Petersen shortly after Fish and Game began investigating the illegal killing. Various rewards were offered, totaling $40,000, for information leading to a citation and conviction.
In November, while speaking with Fish and Game, Jared Baum admitted to shooting the bear but said he believed it was a black bear. There wasn’t a black bear season open in the area at the time of the shooting, according to Fish and Game.
Baum then said he had tracked the bear and thought he had shot it 40 times – 12 bullets and a bullet fragment were found in the bear’s carcass – as it was running downstream. Baum told officers that when he realized it was a grizzly and he had shot her too many times, “he finished her.”
According to Fish and Game, Baum added that his father, Rex Baum, had accompanied him and that he had tossed the two handguns they had used into a pond. The Bonneville County Search and Rescue Dive Team searched the pond, but Fish and Game say no firearms were found.
As part of a plea deal, Jared Baum pleaded guilty to a felony and was sentenced to 30 days in jail. His hunting license has also been revoked for life. Rex Baum pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor and faces three days in jail. His hunting license has been revoked for 10 years in all 48 of the states included in the Interstate Wildlife Violators Compact. | https://www.wric.com/news/crime/father-son-sentenced-after-grizzly-bear-cub-die-near-yellowstone-national-park/ | 2022-04-24T18:31:29Z | https://www.wric.com/news/crime/father-son-sentenced-after-grizzly-bear-cub-die-near-yellowstone-national-park/ | true |
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Caretaker boss Mike Jackson pleased after Burnley ‘dig deep’ to topple Wolves
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Burnley moved out of the relegation zone with a battling 1-0 win over Wolves that delighted caretaker boss Mike Jackson, who joked he would like to celebrate the successful end to a whirlwind week by sinking eight pints.
Having been thrust into the Turf Moor hotseat following the surprise sacking of long-serving Sean Dyche on April 16, the under-23 coach has flourished and on Sunday secured a second victory from three unbeaten games in charge.
The impressive 1-1 draw at West Ham was followed by Thursday’s 2-0 home triumph over Southampton, before Matej Vydra sealed three more crucial points against Wolves.
The result propelled the Clarets out of the relegation zone – temporarily at least – and the run has injected new life into their survival bid.
“It’s a great result, really strong performance again,” Jackson said. “It’s the third game in a week so we’ve had to dig deep in areas of that game.
“We didn’t start the game great but we grew into it as the game went on and later in the first half we started to come into it more.
“We just tweaked a couple of things at half-time that we needed to get better and then we started second half well.
“We get the goal and then obviously it’s just about managing the game out a little bit, because there were a couple of lads carrying little knocks and niggles.
“I think it’ll be a big lift to the group (getting out of the relegation zone) if, fingers crossed, it can stay that way.
“But just from getting these results, I think psychologically for the group, what they’ve achieved this week will help them, will bring them together even more.”
Jackson does not believe complacency will be an issue for his group, nor will the Burnley coach be getting ahead of himself despite acknowledging the need to celebrate the Wolves win.
“My plan? I’d like to say eight pints but, no, I’ll be going home, sitting on the couch, see my family, and then go to see my dad (on Monday),” the Burnley caretaker said.
“When you win a game, enjoy that day. Next day, you’ll start thinking about everything else that goes with it but for now just the lads deserve to enjoy that day.
“They’ve had a really tough week and come out of it with some really good things.”
Jackson has done a sterling job since stepping in following Dyche’s exit but is unsure whether he will still be in charge for next weekend’s trip to relegation rivals Watford.
“It’s literally day to day,” he added. “We’ve come off the back of this week here and now it’s just about just enjoying that little bit of it, because there’s still a hell of a lot more football to come.
“It’s about us trying to improve, trying to get better in everything that we’re doing.”
While Burnley celebrate, Wolves head coach Bruno Lage left Turf Moor ruing what could have been as he saw another good performance fail to bring rewards.
“I think we have watched this game too many times this season,” he said.
“One thing is when we come from the game and we’re not playing well. OK, we don’t deserve nothing from this game, like happened against Newcastle and Crystal Palace.
“But (on Sunday) we deserve (something). I think we were the better team – after the third minute, we control everything.
“But, like I said, I watched this game too many times from my team.
“We were the better team, we create more chances. It’s a mistake from our side, we give them a chance to score and they score. They get the three points and we get nothing.
“The disappointment comes from that when we watch the league table and the way we play and lose some points. We deserve to be in a better position.
“And when we watch the other teams are also dropping points, I think we are missing a big chance to be better.”
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WFO NORMAN Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Monday, April 25, 2022
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AREAL FLOOD WATCH
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Norman OK
1217 PM CDT Sun Apr 24 2022
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Oklahoma and northern Texas, including the
following counties, in Oklahoma, Atoka, Bryan, Carter, Cleveland,
Coal, Cotton, Garvin, Hughes, Jefferson, Johnston, Love, Marshall,
McClain, Murray, Pontotoc, Pottawatomie, Seminole and Stephens. In
northern Texas, Archer, Clay and Wichita.
* WHEN...Through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Heavy rainfall will be possible across the watch area during
the day Sunday and Sunday night. Rainfall amounts in excess
of 3 inches will be possible.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Copyright 2022 AccuWeather | https://www.ourmidland.com/weather/article/TX-WFO-NORMAN-Warnings-Watches-and-Advisories-17123074.php | 2022-04-24T18:58:09Z | https://www.ourmidland.com/weather/article/TX-WFO-NORMAN-Warnings-Watches-and-Advisories-17123074.php | false |
Average US gasoline price drops 3 cents to $4.24 a gallon
CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) — The national average retail price of regular-grade gasoline dropped 3 cents in the past two weeks to $4.24 a gallon, the Lundberg Survey reported Sunday.
That brings the total decline over six weeks to 19 cents a gallon, leaving the current price $1.27 above its year-ago point, the survey said.
Mid-grade gasoline averaged $4.57 a gallon and premium averaged $4.83.
Nationwide, the highest average price for regular-grade gasoline in the April 22 survey was $5.71 in the San Francisco Bay Area. The lowest average was $3.70 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Lundberg surveys a national panel of markets twice monthly.
“Although crude oil prices rose in this period, the past few days saw them drop,” industry analyst Trilby Lundberg said. “This with a big loss of business margin by retailers allowed the average price to decline. Unless oil prices fall further, additional drops in pump prices are likely to be small or none.”
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | https://www.kttc.com/2022/04/24/average-us-gasoline-price-drops-3-cents-424-gallon/ | 2022-04-24T19:07:12Z | https://www.kttc.com/2022/04/24/average-us-gasoline-price-drops-3-cents-424-gallon/ | false |
MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "All or Nothing Midday" game were:
04-07-09-10-11-12-14-15-17-21-22
(four, seven, nine, ten, eleven, twelve, fourteen, fifteen, seventeen, twenty-one, twenty-two) | https://www.sfgate.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-All-or-Nothing-Midday-17123202.php | 2022-04-24T19:10:31Z | https://www.sfgate.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-All-or-Nothing-Midday-17123202.php | true |
MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday afternoon's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "Pick 3 Midday" game were:
1-2-9
(one, two, nine)
MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday afternoon's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "Pick 3 Midday" game were:
1-2-9
(one, two, nine) | https://www.sfchronicle.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Pick-3-Midday-game-17123201.php | 2022-04-24T19:11:15Z | https://www.sfchronicle.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Pick-3-Midday-game-17123201.php | true |
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Senate is getting ready to debate its version of the state's $12.6 billion spending plan.
The budget for the 2022-23 fiscal year is built around $1 billion in income tax rebates and another $1 billion in cuts, compared with the $600 income million tax cut proposed by the House.
That leaves two big differences with the House plan. The Senate budget removes a $1,500 one-time bonus for state employees, with supporters saying the tax cut and rebate will provide similar help to their wallets.
The Senate also only guarantees to raise the minimum pay for new teachers to $38,000, while the House sets the new minimum at $40,000.
Several teacher groups and Gov, Henry McMaster are asking the Senate to go ahead and raise the minimum pay to $40,000, saying South Carolina is falling further behind states like Mississippi in starting pay for teachers while classroom vacancies go unfilled.
The Senate debate is expected to begin Tuesday. After the Senate passes its version, a small group of lawmakers from both chambers will likely negotiate the differences between the budget plans and suggested tax cuts later this spring.
The House's spending plan is $1.3 billion more than the Senate's because of the smaller tax cut proposal. | https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/S-Carolina-Senate-prepares-to-debate-12-6-17123151.php | 2022-04-24T19:14:44Z | https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/S-Carolina-Senate-prepares-to-debate-12-6-17123151.php | false |
WFO LOS ANGELES Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, April 24, 2022
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BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
1141 AM PDT Sun Apr 24 2022
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Elevated surf of 5 to 8 feet with dangerous rip
currents will continue today.
* WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara
County Central Coast Beaches.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM PDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of drowning due to the
hazardous conditions. Rip currents can pull swimmers and
surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and
rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or
stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Stay off rock jetties, since
can be deadly locations in such conditions.
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Copyright 2022 AccuWeather | https://www.sfgate.com/weather/article/CA-WFO-LOS-ANGELES-Warnings-Watches-and-17123181.php | 2022-04-24T19:15:51Z | https://www.sfgate.com/weather/article/CA-WFO-LOS-ANGELES-Warnings-Watches-and-17123181.php | false |
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