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CAUGHT ON CAM: Deputies cut shark free from crab trap
Published: Aug. 8, 2022 at 12:25 PM CDT|Updated: 55 minutes ago
TAMPA BAY, Fla. (CNN) – Deputies in Florida risked their own safety Friday to help preserve sea life in Tampa Bay.
The Pinellas County deputies freed a 6-foot long shark that had gotten caught in a crab trap.
Someone had flagged down the marine patrol officers to report the issue.
A video showing the deputies working to free the shark hooked on the trap’s buoy was posted to the sheriff’s office Twitter feed.
They tried hard to remove the hook but couldn’t, so they cut it down as far as possible to free the shark.
The deputies had spent time earlier in the week rescuing sea turtles.
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Man accused of stabbing doesn’t get far on stolen bike with flat tire, police say
TULSA, Okla. (Gray News) – A man in Tulsa didn’t get very far after stealing a bike with a flat tire from another man he’s accused of stabbing, police said.
According to the Tulsa Police Department, officers got a call about a stabbing Tuesday night. When they arrived, officers found a man with a stab wound to his stomach.
Several witnesses told police that the suspect, later identified as Sage Singleton, robbed a man, beat him up, stabbed him and took off on his bicycle.
Police said two witnesses stopped to help and called 911. Officers found Singleton down the street where he was taken into custody.
Singleton told officers he tried to ride the bike but didn’t get very far because it had a flat tire. He also asked police if they would let him go in exchange for the bike.
After taking Singleton into custody, officers said he told them several times that he wanted to be on the news or the TV shows “The First 48″ or “Live PD.”
Singleton was charged with armed robbery after former conviction of a felony. According to jail records, his bond was set at $100,000 and he is expected in court Tuesday.
Police said the man who was stabbed was taken to the hospital and is expected to be OK.
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NEW YORK (AP) — David McCullough, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author whose lovingly crafted narratives on subjects ranging from the Brooklyn Bridge to Presidents John Adams and Harry Truman made him among the most popular and influential historians of his time, has died. He was 89.
McCullough died Sunday in Hingham, Massachusetts, according to his publisher, Simon & Schuster.
“David McCullough was a national treasure. His books brought history to life for millions of readers. Through his biographies, he dramatically illustrated the most ennobling parts of the American character,” Simon & Schuster CEO Jonathan Karp said in a statement.
A joyous and tireless student of the past, McCullough dedicated himself to sharing his own passion for history with the general public. He saw himself as an everyman blessed with lifelong curiosity and the chance to take on the subjects he cared most about. His fascination with architecture and construction inspired his early works on the Panama Canal and the Brooklyn Bridge, while his admiration for leaders whom he believed were good men drew him to Adams and Truman. In his 70s and 80s, he indulged his affection for Paris with the 2011 release “The Greater Journey” and for aviation with a best-seller on the Wright Brothers that came out in 2015.
Beyond his books, the handsome, white-haired McCullough may have had the most recognizable presence of any historian, his fatherly baritone known to fans of PBS’s “The American Experience” and Ken Burns’ epic “Civil War” documentary. “Hamilton” author Ron Chernow once called McCullough “both the name and the voice of American history.”
A non-academic, McCullough was not loved by all reviewers, who accused him of avoiding the harder truths about his subjects and of placing storytelling above analysis. “McCullough’s main weakness is one he shares with Truman: he occasionally fails to wrestle with the moral complexities of policy,” Walter Isaacson once wrote in Time magazine. Interviewed in 2001 by The Associated Press, McCullough responded to criticism that he was too soft on Truman and others by saying that “some people not only want their leaders to have feet of clay, but to be all clay.”
But even peers who found flaws in his work praised his kindness and generosity. And millions of readers, and the smaller circle of award givers, welcomed him above all others. For years, from a wireless cottage on the grounds of his house on Martha’s Vineyard, McCullough completed works on a Royal Standard typewriter that changed minds and shaped the marketplace. He helped raise the reputations of Truman and Adams, and he started a wave of best-sellers about the American Revolution, including McCullough’s own “1776.”
McCullough received the National Book Award for “The Path Between the Seas,” about the building of the Panama Canal; and for “Mornings on Horseback,” a biography of Theodore Roosevelt; and Pulitzers for “Truman,” in 1992, and for “John Adams” in 2002. “The Great Bridge,” a lengthy exploration of the Brooklyn Bridge’s construction, was ranked No. 48 on the Modern Library’s list of the best 100 nonfiction works of the 20th century and is still widely regarded as the definitive text of the great 19th century project. Upon his 80th birthday, his native Pittsburgh renamed the 16th Street Bridge the “David McCullough Bridge.”
McCullough also was a favorite in Washington, D.C. He addressed a joint session of Congress in 1989 and in 2006 received the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Politicians frequently claimed to have read his books, especially his biographies of Truman and Adams. Jimmy Carter cited “A Path Between the Seas″ as a factor in pushing for the 1977 treaties which returned control of the Panama Canal to Panama. Barack Obama included McCullough among a gathering of scholars who met at the White House soon after Obama was elected.
The historian was non-partisan for much of his life, but spoke out against Donald Trump in 2016, leading a group of historians that included Burns and Chernow in denouncing the Republican presidential nominee as a “monstrous clown with a monstrous ego.” McCullough also had one emphatic cause: education. He worried that Americans knew too little about history and didn’t appreciate the sacrifices of the Revolutionary era. He spoke often at campuses and before Congress, once telling a Senate Committee that because of the No Child Left Behind act “history is being put on the back burner or taken off the stove altogether in many or most schools, in favor of math and reading.”
McCullough was active in the preservation of historical regions. He opposed the building of a residential tower near the Brooklyn Bridge and was among the historians and authors in the 1990s who criticized the Walt Disney Company’s planned Civil War theme park in a region of northern Virginia of particular historical significance.
“We have so little left that’s authentic and real,” McCullough said at the time. “To replace what we have with plastic, contrived history, mechanical history is almost sacrilege.” | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/national/pulitzer-winning-historian-david-mccullough-dies-at-age-89/ | 2022-08-08T18:23:50Z | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/national/pulitzer-winning-historian-david-mccullough-dies-at-age-89/ | false |
PITTSBURGH, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a convenient way to enjoy an open-air speaker/stereo system and use wireless headphones if needed," said an inventor, from Edmonton, AB, Canada, "so I invented the D DRIVE. My design provides added entertainment and it eliminates the need to use a separate charger for your wireless headphones."
The invention provides an improved wireless speaker for listening to music. In doing so, it enables the user to enjoy music with or without a smart device. As a result, it increases convenience and it offers an effective way to store and charge wireless headphones. Additionally, the invention features a portable and stylish design that is easy to use so it is ideal for the general population.
The original design was submitted to the Toronto sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-TRO-629, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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BEIJING (AP) — The capital of China’s Hainan province has locked down its residents for 13 hours on Monday as a COVID-19 outbreak grows on the tropical island during the summer school holidays.
The temporary lockdown of Haikou city from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. follows an ongoing and indefinite lockdown of the beach resort of Sanya since Saturday that is confining vacationers to their hotels for a week. Four other cities and four counties in Hainan also started lockdowns of two days or more on Sunday and Monday.
More than 470 new cases were recorded in the province on Sunday, of which 245 did not show symptoms. Overall, China reported more than 760 new daily cases, the National Health Commission said Monday.
Some 80,000 tourists have reportedly been stranded by the lockdown in Sanya. Those wanting to depart have to test negative five times over seven days.
China has stuck steadfastly to a “zero-COVID” policy, despite the economic and social costs. It has credited that approach with keeping hospitalization and death rates lower than in other countries that have opened up amid high vaccination rates and more effective treatments.
Hong Kong, a semi-autonomous Chinese city, announced Monday that it would reduce a mandatory hotel quarantine for overseas arrivals to three days from the current one week. The new policy takes effect Friday. | https://www.fox16.com/news/world-news/ap-international/china-finds-more-covid-cases-after-locking-down-beach-resort/ | 2022-08-08T18:32:42Z | https://www.fox16.com/news/world-news/ap-international/china-finds-more-covid-cases-after-locking-down-beach-resort/ | false |
Well, that was quite the practice.
Monday was ugly all around for the Giants, during their 10th training camp practice — and not just because of a brawl. (Click here to read more about that whole thing.)
This also was not a particularly pretty day for Daniel Jones and the Giants’ offense, which has really only had two legitimately strong practices so far. Progress has come slowly for Brian Daboll and Co. this summer, to say the least.
So let’s get right to our Day 10 observations.
The Giants have one more practice, Tuesday morning, before Thursday night’s preseason opener at the Patriots.
• Kadarius Toney struggled. We’ll get to Jones in a bit. But first, Toney, the Giants’ critically important second-year wide receiver. Daboll badly needs Toney to play much better in 2022 than he did as a rookie. Yet he continues to deliver uneven performances.
Toney had minor offseason knee surgery, and the Giants have managed his workload in this training camp. He did not participate in team periods Sunday — the third time in nine camp practices, to that point, that the Giants had held him out of team periods.
Toney had a full practice Monday. And it did not go well.
He had back-to-back drops while going against no defender in a position drill. Both balls hit him right in the hands — and fell to the ground. Mental lapses.
Then Toney dropped two passes in team periods. One was a little high, in the middle of the field, but it went right through his hands. He should’ve caught it. Toney’s second drop was even more brutal. It came late in practice, also on a throw to the middle of the field.
One practice isn’t the end of the world, as Toney tries to find more consistency in Year 2. But at some point, especially when it really matters, he does need to show that consistency.
• Daniel Jones’ performance. Yikes.
Let’s start with the worst of it: Jones threw two interceptions in Monday’s practice.
The first came on a slow, lofted pass across the field, for Collin Johnson on the opposite sideline. It hung in the air way too long, and Jones also never saw Xavier McKinney sprinting across the field. McKinney had plenty of time to get to the ball and snag it.
Jones’ second pick came on an overthrown ball to Johnson. Adoree’ Jackson intercepted it. And really, Jones would’ve been sacked on this play by Leonard Williams anyway.
It was that kind of day for Jones and the offense (and line). A whole lot went wrong.
Jones’ final numbers: 29 reps and 5-of-16 passing, with those two picks.
For the first time in this camp, backup quarterback Tyrod Taylor got a rep with the starting offense, though just one. He completed a pass to Toney. Still, it’s not like this is a quarterback competition. The starting job clearly still belongs to Jones — for now.
Jones on Monday completed passes to Kenny Golladay (nice diving catch along the sideline), fullback Jeremiah Hall, Johnson, and Toney twice.
Of Jones’ nine, non-pick incomplete passes, these were the most notable — overthrown deep ball for Richie James, drop by Wan’Dale Robinson, the two Toney drops, an Aaron Robinson breakup on a pass to Golladay, and a batted-down ball at the line by Williams, who had a strong practice.
Pass protection continues to be an issue for the Giants’ offensive line. In addition to what Williams did, Kayvon Thibodeaux also had a would-be sack on back-to-back plays (both of which were officially incomplete passes). His impressive camp rolls on. He sure looks like a good one.
• Who stood out? Though Toney didn’t have a good day, a couple receivers played well. Johnson continues to put together a strong camp. Immediately after the fight, he made an absurd diving catch along the sideline, on a Taylor pass. Johnson got some run with the starters, too.
Darius Slayton, who is battling for a roster spot, also had a really nice diving catch on a Taylor deep ball. (Again, Taylor throws a sharp deep ball.) Slayton got some starter reps Monday as well, as did James.
• More conditioning running. It wasn’t as extensive as Sunday’s running, but near the end of practice, Daboll had his starting offense sprint about 50 yards, to the 5-yard line, and run another play, to conclude the drive. Daboll has said he wants to improve his players’ conditioning this week.
• Injury update. The new, notable absence was rookie Joshua Ezeudu, who has worked as a backup tackle and guard since spring practices. The nature of his injury is unclear. But when healthy, he figures to be one of the Giants’ most important backup offensive linemen, partly because of his versatility. Plus, the Giants are hurting for line depth right now.
Other notable players who didn’t practice Monday: Carter Coughlin and Ricky Seals-Jones.
With Ezeudu out, here’s how the second-string offensive line looked Monday, from left to right: Devery Hamilton, Jamil Douglas, Ben Bredeson, Max Garcia, and Will Holden.
• Punt return. This was the order of players fielding punts in a drill Monday: James, Jackson, Alex Bachman, Austin Proehl, and Darnay Holmes. Slayton also got some work with that group. Special teams coordinator Thomas McGaughey said he has a bunch of options there.
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Darryl Slater may be reached at dslater@njadvancemedia.com. | https://www.nj.com/giants/2022/08/giants-training-camp-observations-day-10-amid-fight-filled-practice-daniel-jones-kadarius-toney-struggle-joshua-ezeudu-sidelined.html | 2022-08-08T18:38:14Z | https://www.nj.com/giants/2022/08/giants-training-camp-observations-day-10-amid-fight-filled-practice-daniel-jones-kadarius-toney-struggle-joshua-ezeudu-sidelined.html | true |
CHICAGO — A man was shot twice early Monday morning after observing a suspect underneath his vehicle attempting to commit a theft.
Just after 6 a.m., police responded to the 7200 block of North Oakley on the report of a shooting.
Police believe the victim, a 54-year-old man, was outside when he noticed a male suspect underneath his vehicle attempting to commit a theft.
The man approached the suspect, who was with others, and the victim was shot twice in the body.
He was transported to St. Francis in fair condition. No suspects are in custody.
Anyone with information can leave an anonymous tip at cpdtip.com. | https://wgntv.com/news/chicagocrime/54-year-old-man-shot-during-attempted-theft-on-north-side/ | 2022-08-08T18:40:52Z | https://wgntv.com/news/chicagocrime/54-year-old-man-shot-during-attempted-theft-on-north-side/ | false |
DETROIT, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Airspace Link, a leading provider of drone safety infrastructure, and the Lone Star UAS Center are announcing a partnership to launch the FlySafe Program, powered by AirHub, to enhance the safety and capabilities of drone operations within their local communities. Lone Star UAS Center of Excellence and Innovation (LSUASC) is a research facility dedicated to the innovation and safety of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) flights throughout the United States. Lone Star UAS has been on the leading edge of planning and safety for UAS.
The FlySafe Program enables students, residents, and visitors to quickly understand Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) drone rules, local advisories, ground risk hazards, and additional information to help them plan safer and compliant flights when operating in the area. Pilots can access the data here.
Often referred to as the "Smart Maps for Drones," Airspace Link's FlySafe Program is a critical step in establishing two-way communication for drone pilots and their communities to ensure operations are in harmony with the community providing near-instant authorizations when operating in controlled airspace.
Michael Sanders, Executive Director for LSUASC, says "The partnership between LSUASC and Airspace Link is the next innovation to enhance our connection with the community. It will enable shared understanding of operations happening in the airspaces, publication of advisories and data directly to pilots, increased pilot situational awareness, and provides for two-way information sharing that hasn't existed before at this level."
LSUASC advances the integration of UAS and Autonomous Aviation (AAV) technologies across educational, public, and commercial agency interests; provides an economic stimulus to attract related industry partners to the State of Texas, and informs governing agencies on UAS and AAV operations in the National Airspace System (NAS).
Michael Healander, Co-Founder and CEO of Airspace Link, says "We're always looking to partner with leaders in innovation like the Lone Star UAS Center of Excellence and Innovation to make sure we're responsibly paving the way for new technologies like UAS to scale. Through work like theirs, it's been proven time and again how beneficial drones can be for the environment and the economy, and we're excited to have them as partners to lay the foundation for them to be able to scale and for residents to be able to receive the full benefits of drone operations sooner and safely."
Airspace Link's vision is to create a world where the safe integration of drones fuels human progress, advancing social equity, the environment, and the economy. Founded in Detroit in 2018 by CEO Michael Healander, Airspace Link is one of the few FAA Approved UAS Service Suppliers of the Low Altitude Authorization & Notification Capability (LAANC). Airspace Link's cloud-based platform, built on top of Esri GIS technology, provides the digital infrastructure required to support the safe use of recreational and commercial drones in communities at scale, supporting the growth of drone operations, drone service providers, drone manufacturers, package delivery, and air taxi deployment in the future.
Visit https://airspacelink.com/ to learn more and stay up to date on the latest innovations in this space.
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The Lone Star Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Center of Excellence & Innovation (LSUASC) is one of seven Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) UAS test sites in the United States. The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents established Lone Star UAS in the Fall of 2013 as a research center at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. LSUASC is a global partnership for research, development, testing, and evaluation of UAS technologies across educational, public, and commercial agency interests. Lone Star UAS also provides an economic stimulus to attract related industry partners to Texas and informs governing agencies regarding UAS operations in the National Airspace System. LSUASC supports the aeronautical research needs of research institutions, private-sector service providers, non-profit corporations, and local, state, and federal agencies.
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CINCINNATI, OHIO (WNCN) — The Cincinnati Zoo’s famous Fiona the Hippo has a new sibling, and you have a chance to help name the calf.
The baby hippopotamus, which arrived Wednesday night, was something of a surprise since Bibi, the mother, was on birth control when she was found to be pregnant around April Fool’s Day earlier this year, according to the zoo.
Zoo officials said in a statement that both Bibi and the calf are doing well.
Unlike Fiona, who was born prematurely, her sibling arrived at full term, according to officials.
“This calf looks huge to us because Fiona, Bibi’s first baby, only weighed 29 pounds when she was born six weeks premature and wasn’t able to stand on her own. This new calf weighs at least twice as much as Fiona did and is already walking,” said Christina Gorsuch, Cincinnati Zoo’s director of animal care.
At five years old, Fiona now weighs 2,000 pounds, the zoo said.
The new addition is being monitored carefully.
“We’re not sure if nursing has occurred yet because the water is murky,” Gorsuch said. “It’s Bibi’s first time nursing since Fiona had to be cared for by the hippo staff, so we’re keeping a close eye on them to make sure we don’t need to step in.”
The baby hippo hasn’t been given a name yet, but the zoo is taking suggestions.
“Bibi and the baby, yet to be named, will spend the next two weeks bonding behind the scenes,” said Gorsuch. “A female would take her newborn away from the bloat for about that amount of time in the wild, and we try to give Bibi the choice to do what feels natural to her.”
The zoo saw an increase in visitors and social media views after Fiona’s birth, and some animal rights groups criticized it for marketing a captive animal.
The zoo said Bibi and her new baby will not be seen by the public right away, but the zoo plans to share any photos and videos that can be taken without disturbing them.
The Associated Press contributed to this report. | https://www.wane.com/news/help-name-fiona-the-hippos-new-sibling/ | 2022-08-08T18:42:28Z | https://www.wane.com/news/help-name-fiona-the-hippos-new-sibling/ | false |
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Indiana Lottery's "Quick Draw Midday" game were:
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US pledges $1 billion more rockets, other arms for Ukraine
By LOLITA C. BALDOR and ELLEN KNICKMEYER
Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration announced another $1 billion in new military aid for Ukraine on Monday, pledging what will be the biggest yet delivery of rockets, ammunition and other arms straight from Department of Defense stocks for Ukrainian forces.
The U.S. pledge of a massive new shipment of arms comes as analysts warned that Russia was moving troops and equipment in the direction of the southern port cities to stave off a Ukrainian counteroffensive.
The aid includes additional rockets for the High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems, or HIMARS, as well as thousands of artillery rounds, mortar systems, Javelins and other ammunition and equipment. Military commanders and other U.S. officials say the HIMARS and artillery systems have been crucial in Ukraine’s ongoing fight to try to prevent Russia from taking more ground.
The latest announcement brings the total U.S. security assistance committed to Ukraine by the Biden administration to more than $9 billion since Russian troops invaded in late February.
“At every stage of this conflict, we have been focused on getting the Ukrainians what they need, depending on the evolving conditions on the battlefield,” Colin Kahl, undersecretary of defense for policy, said in announcing the new weapons shipment.
Until now, the largest single security assistance package announcement was for $1 billion on June 15. But that aid included $350 million in presidential drawdown authority, and another $650 million under the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, which provides funding for training, equipment and other security needs that can be bought from other countries or companies.
Monday’s package allows the U.S. to deliver weapons systems and other equipment more quickly since it takes them off the Defense Department shelves.
For the last four months of the war, Russia has concentrated on capturing the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine, where pro-Moscow separatists have controlled some territory as self-proclaimed republics for eight years. Russian forces have made gradual headway in the region while launching missile and rocket attacks to curtail the movements of Ukrainian fighters elsewhere.
Kahl estimated that Russian forces have sustained up to 80,000 deaths and injuries in the fighting, though he did not break down the figure with an estimate of forces killed.
He said the Russian troops have managed to gain “incremental” ground in eastern Ukraine, although not in recent weeks. “But that has come at extraordinary cost to the Russian military because of how well the Ukrainian military has performed and all the assistance that the Ukrainian military has gotten. And I think now, conditions in the east have essentially stabilized and the focus is really shifting to the south.”
The new funding is being paid for through $40 billion in economic and security aid for Ukraine approved by Congress in May.
This is the 18th time the Pentagon has provided equipment from Defense Department stocks to Ukraine since August 2021.
The package does not include any new HIMARS, but provides rockets for it, although officials did not disclose how many. The U.S. has already provided 16 HIMARS to Ukraine.
“These are not systems that we assess you need in the hundreds to have the type of effects” needed, Kahl said, in response to questions about why the U.S. wasn’t sending more of the powerful rocket systems. “These are precision-guided systems for very particular types of targets and the Ukrainians are using them as such.”
The U.S. and allies still are evaluating whether to supply aircraft to Ukraine, Kahl said. It’s “not inconceivable that western aircraft down the road could be part of the mix,” he said.
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelinskyy early in the war launched near-daily calls for warplanes, calling them essential to protecting Ukraine’s skies. The U.S. and some other NATO countries feared that could draw them into more direct involvement with Ukraine’s war against Russia, and have not provided Western aircraft.
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Eric Tucker in Washington contributed to this report. | https://kion546.com/news/2022/08/08/us-pledges-1-billion-more-rockets-other-arms-for-ukraine/ | 2022-08-08T18:46:08Z | https://kion546.com/news/2022/08/08/us-pledges-1-billion-more-rockets-other-arms-for-ukraine/ | false |
VENTURA, Calif. (AP) — Remains of a man killed in the attack at Pearl Harbor have been identified as a Navy sailor from Southern California.
Shipfitter 2nd class Claude Ralph Garcia was 25 years old on Dec. 7, 1941, when Japanese forces bombed the military installation in Hawaii, the Ventura County Star reported Sunday.
News accounts at the time described Garcia as the first resident of Ventura to be killed in World War II, the Star said.
Garcia had been one of more than 72,000 service members unaccounted for since the war. The military’s Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency has been using new DNA technology to identify them.
Garcia was a member of the 1933 graduating class of Ventura High School who attended community college prior to joining the Navy, according to the Star.
He was assigned to the USS West Virginia, one of 21 ships sunk or damaged at Pearl Harbor. Garcia's remains had been buried in a grave at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Honolulu. | https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Man-killed-at-Pearl-Harbor-was-Navy-sailor-from-17359497.php | 2022-08-08T18:46:26Z | https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Man-killed-at-Pearl-Harbor-was-Navy-sailor-from-17359497.php | false |
Alabama No. 1 in preseason coaches' poll; Ohio St. 2, Georgia 3
Alabama was voted No. 1 in the preseason USA Today coaches' poll released Monday, with Ohio State second and defending national champion Georgia third.
The Associated Press preseason Top 25 will be released Aug. 15.
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The Crimson Tide received 54 first-place votes from a panel of 66 major college football coaches. Alabama is coming off a loss in the College Football Playoff title game to Georgia.
The Buckeyes received five first-place votes and the Bulldogs got six. No. 18 Texas also received a first-place vote.
RELATED: Georgia beats Alabama, clinches National Championship ending 41-year drought
Clemson was No. 4 and Notre Dame was No. 5. Michigan, coming off its first CFP appearance, was sixth, followed by Texas A&M, Utah, Oklahoma and Baylor. | https://www.fox29.com/news/alabama-no-1-preseason-poll | 2022-08-08T18:46:29Z | https://www.fox29.com/news/alabama-no-1-preseason-poll | true |
Lawyer: Giuliani won’t testify Tuesday in Ga. election probe
By ERIC TUCKER and KATE BRUMBACK
Associated Press
ATLANTA (AP) — A lawyer for Rudy Giuliani says the former New York mayor will not appear as scheduled Tuesday before a special grand jury in Atlanta that’s investigating whether former President Donald Trump and others illegally tried to interfere in the 2020 general election in Georgia. A judge last month ordered Giuliani to appear before the special grand jury Tuesday. But Giuliani’s attorney, Robert Costello, told The Associated Press on Monday that the Fulton County judge overseeing the special grand jury had excused Giuliani for the day. Costello said a hearing will be held Tuesday if he and the district attorney’s office are unable to work out an agreement concerning Giuliani’s testimony. | https://kion546.com/news/ap-national-news/2022/08/08/lawyer-giuliani-wont-testify-tuesday-in-ga-election-probe/ | 2022-08-08T18:46:39Z | https://kion546.com/news/ap-national-news/2022/08/08/lawyer-giuliani-wont-testify-tuesday-in-ga-election-probe/ | false |
Aug. 3—When the mercury mercilessly slithers up to the 90s, our blender, Li’l Crusher, comes out to play. He’s one pandemic purchase we don’t regret. We’d been using my parents’ ’70s-era blender until it began emitting an alarming, burnt-rubber odor every time we turned it on. We dutifully splashed out for a top-of-the-low-price-range appliance with “total crushing power,” as it said on the box. Come summertime when blending frozen concoctions is essential, Li’l Crusher is our best steel-bladed friend.
So, blending is the easy part. The real challenge this summer hasn’t been how to blend our frozen treats, but how to freeze them. Last week my daughter, Annika, whipped up the most glorious concoction with frozen bananas, peanut butter and cocoa powder. (If you must know, she used four frozen bananas with 2 tablespoons each peanut butter and unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/2 cup vanilla ice cream, 1 tablespoon of maple syrup and 1/4 to 1/3 cup milk.) She enjoyed it first as a smoothie, then decided to freeze some — but where were our frozen-pop molds?
I bought the sturdy plastic molds at a Tupperware party 30 years ago and used them all the time when Annika was younger. The frozen possibilities sparked Annika’s culinary creativity and she’d happily try various combinations of juice, fresh fruit and yogurt to make new flavors. When we moved to our current house, I put them … somewhere. Annika ended up freezing her smoothie in empty yogurt cups, which worked quite well.
I decided it was time for new frozen-pop molds. I had visions of fancy molds in sleek rocket shapes, just like the red, white and blue Bomb Pops I used to get from the ice cream truck when I was a hot and whiny kid. Surely, my local big-box store would have something similar, considering that it’s the very height of summer and we’re all hot and whiny. I spent a frustrating hour searching all over the store and spoke to many store associates who insisted that frozen-pop molds were definitely on this aisle, or this one, or in the kitchen section, or in the baking section, or possibly in the grocery section. Eventually, I gave up and went to the craft store, where I found a couple of silicone molds for $2 each.
The next day, naturally, I found my old plastic frozen-pop molds in the back of a drawer.
Peaches-and-Cream Frozen Pops
INGREDIENTS
5 peaches, peeled and diced
1 cup half-and-half
1/2 cup vanilla ice cream
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon each cinnamon, nutmeg and salt
STEPS
Blend everything together and pour into freezer-safe molds. Freeze for four or five hours or overnight.
The real question is, what to fill them with? I bought a bagful of super-sweet Maryhill peaches and a quart of half-and-half and made peaches-and-cream frozen pops. This is a recipe that’s just right for August, when peaches are at their peak and children and grandchildren (and adults) are clamoring for something cold and sweet. There are a zillion recipes for frozen pops with peaches and cream but the thing to remember is that you’ll never go wrong with any combination of peaches, sugar and cream.
I peeled and sliced four peaches. I’d have liked them to be a little more ripe, but I needed frozen pops fast and couldn’t wait another day. (You can also use frozen peaches or canned peaches; no need to be picky in a pinch.) I plopped the peaches into Li’l Crusher along with 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and 1/4 teaspoon each cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Don’t balk at the spices and salt; they’re the magic ingredients that endow these frozen pops with a hint of peach pie flavor. Blend everything with 1/2 cup vanilla ice cream and 1 cup half-and-half. Test for sweetness; if it tastes good to you in liquid form, it will taste good frozen. You do what makes you happy because that’s the whole point of a frozen pop.
For extra peachy texture, I diced another peach and stirred it into the mix then carefully poured it into my tried-and-true plastic frozen-pop molds. The peach pieces caused the mixture to pour somewhat unevenly but I got there in the end. I snapped on the lids, inserted the sticks and put the little darlings in the freezer.
I had some mix left over, so I decided to give the silicone molds a shot. They’re not great. These wobbly, unstable molds are arranged sideways like an ice cube tray, allowing myriad opportunities for jettisoning filling while positioning the mold in my crowded freezer. Another head-scratching feature is that the stick holes are on the side. They were sealed when I bought them, I assume to keep filling from leaking out. I had to wait until the pops were half-frozen, take them out of the freezer, break the seal with a knife and try to shove a stick into a partially solid frozen pop. I suppose that into every life, a little rain must fall. I must suffer for my art.
Freeze the frozen-pop mixture for at least four or five hours or, even better, overnight. If you have trouble removing the frozen pops from the molds, run a little warm water over the molds or melt them with a blow torch. No, don’t use a blow torch. A nice, heavy hammer will work just as well. Remember that these frozen pops are mostly fruit so eat them with a clear conscience and stretchy shorts. | https://www.seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/peaches-cream-cool-creamy-frozen-pops-made-with-fresh-fruit-hit-the-spot/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all | 2022-08-08T18:49:20Z | https://www.seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/peaches-cream-cool-creamy-frozen-pops-made-with-fresh-fruit-hit-the-spot/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all | true |
Some senior center cooling stations open in York County
Some senior centers in York County are opening their doors as cooling centers. The following senior centers are open for residents 60 and older.
- Crispus Attucks Association
605 South Duke Street, York, PA 17401-3111
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
(717) 848-3610
- Delta Area Senior Center
5 Pendyrus Street – Suite 1, Delta, PA 17314
Hours: Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. – 2 p.m.
(717) 456-5753
- Dillsburg Senior Activity Center
1 North Second Street. Dillsburg, PA 17019
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
(717) 432-2216
- Golden Connections Community Center
20-C Gotham Place, Red Lion, PA 17356
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
(717) 244-7229
- Heritage Senior Center
3700-4 Davidsburg Road, Dover, PA 17315
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
(717) 292-7471
- Northeastern Senior Community Center
131 Center Street, Otterbein United Methodist Church, Mount Wolf, PA 17347
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Red Land Senior Center
736 Wyndamere Road, Lewisberry, PA 17339
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
(717) 938-4649
- September House
1251 West King Street, York, PA 17404
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
(717) 848-4417
- South Central York County Senior Center
150 East Main Street, New Freedom, PA 17349-9750
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.
(717) 235-6060
- Stewartstown Senior Center
26 S. Main Street, Stewartstown, PA 17363
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
(717) 993-3488
- Susquehanna Area Senior Center
2427 Craley Road, Wrightsville, PA 17368
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
(717) 244-0340
- White Rose Senior Center
27 South Broad Street, York, PA 17403
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
(717) 843-9704
- Windy Hill on the Campus
1472 Roth’s Church Road, Suite 103, Spring Grove, PA 17362
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
(717) 225-0733
- Yorktown Senior Center
509 Pacific Avenue, York, PA 17404
Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
(717) 854-0693 | https://www.wgal.com/article/some-senior-center-cooling-stations-open-york-county/40836972 | 2022-08-08T18:49:34Z | https://www.wgal.com/article/some-senior-center-cooling-stations-open-york-county/40836972 | false |
WFO BUFFALO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Monday, August 8, 2022
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HEAT ADVISORY
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
145 PM EDT Mon Aug 8 2022
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Heat index values in the upper 90s.
* WHERE...Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Oswego, and Ontario counties.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses to occur.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.
Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
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Lawyer: Giuliani won’t testify Tuesday in Ga. election probe
ATLANTA (AP) — Rudy Giuliani will not appear as scheduled Tuesday before a special grand jury in Atlanta that’s investigating whether former President Donald Trump and others illegally tried to interfere in the 2020 general election in Georgia, his lawyer said.
A judge last month had ordered Giuliani, a Trump lawyer and former New York City mayor, to appear before the special grand jury Tuesday.
But Giuliani’s attorney, Robert Costello, told The Associated Press on Monday that Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney, who’s overseeing the special grand jury, had excused Giuliani for the day. McBurney has scheduled a hearing for 12:30 p.m. Tuesday to hear arguments on a court filing by Giuliani seeking to delay his appearance.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis opened an investigation early last year, and a special grand jury with subpoena power was seated in May at her request.
Last month she filed petitions seeking to compel testimony from seven Trump advisers and associates, including Giuliani. Because they don’t live in Georgia, she had to use a process that involves getting a judge in the state where they live to order them to appear.
New York Supreme Court Justice Thomas Farber on July 13 issued an order directing Giuliani to appear before the special grand jury on Aug. 9 and on any other dates ordered by the court in Atlanta.
In the petition for Giuliani’s testimony, Willis identified him as both a personal attorney for Trump and a lead attorney for his campaign.
She wrote that he and others presented a Georgia state Senate subcommittee with a video recording of election workers that Giuliani alleged showed them producing “suitcases” of unlawful ballots from unknown sources, outside the view of election poll watchers.
Within 24 hours of that hearing on Dec. 3, 2020, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger’s office had debunked the video and said that it had found that no voter fraud had taken place at the site. Nevertheless, Giuliani continued to make statements to the public and in subsequent legislative hearings claiming widespread voter fraud using that debunked video, Willis wrote.
Evidence shows that Giuliani’s appearance and testimony at the hearing “was part of a multi-state, coordinated plan by the Trump Campaign to influence the results of the November 2020 election in Georgia and elsewhere,” the petition says.
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Tucker reported from Washington.
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FLOYD COUNTY, KY (WOWK) — The man accused of killing three law enforcement officers and a K-9 in an ambush in Floyd County in June 2022 has pleaded not guilty.
This comes from his arraignment on Monday, Aug. 8, 2022.
His arraignment date was originally for Aug. 1, but flooding in eastern Kentucky pushed it to the following week.
Storz is accused of the tragic June 30 shooting in Allen, Kentucky that killed Floyd County Deputy William Petry, Prestonsburg Police Captain Ralph Frasure, Prestonsburg Police Officer Jacob Chaffins and Floyd County K-9 Drago. The shooting also injured Constable Gary Wolfe, Floyd County Deputy Darrin Lawson and Floyd County Emergency Management Director Joe Reynolds. One other person was injured, but they were not identified.
On Monday, July 11, a grand jury indicted Storz on the following 20 counts:
- Count 1: Capital Offense
- Count 2: Capital Offense
- Count 3: Capital Offense
- Count 4: Class B Felony
- Count 5: Class B Felony
- Count 6: Attempted Murder Class B Felony
- Count 7: Attempted Murder Class B Felony
- Count 8: Attempted Murder Class B Felony
- Count 9: Attempted Murder Class B Felony
- Count 10: Attempted Murder Class B Felony
- Count 11: Attempted Murder Class B Felony
- Count 12: Class D Felony
- Count 13: Class D Felony
- Count 14: Class D Felony
- Count 15: Class D Felony
- Count 16: Class D Felony
- Count 17: Class D Felony
- Count 18: Class D Felony
- Count 19: Class D Felony
- Count 20: Class A Misdemeanor
Capital offenses in Kentucky are punishable anywhere from 20 years in prison without parole up to the death penalty. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/man-accused-of-killing-3-kentucky-officers-and-k-9-pleads-not-guilty/ | 2022-08-08T18:55:12Z | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/man-accused-of-killing-3-kentucky-officers-and-k-9-pleads-not-guilty/ | true |
OLIVE HILL, KY (WOWK) – A man has been taken to the hospital with severe injuries after an alleged early morning fight this weekend in Olive Hill, Kentucky.
According to Olive Hill Police Department Chief Bruce Palmer, officers responded to a call early Sunday morning regarding a fight that began downtown. Palmers says both parties involved then left the scene to a home where another fight allegedly began.
Palmer says one of the men, identified as Binion was allegedly struck with a board and then a baseball bat. The other man involved was stabbed multiple times, according to police.
The chief says Binion was arrested and taken to the Carter County Detention Center. The other man was taken to the hospital “due to the severity of his injuries” for treatment.
Palmer says further charges in the incident are pending. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/man-arrested-after-olive-hill-fight-leads-to-stabbing/ | 2022-08-08T18:55:18Z | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/man-arrested-after-olive-hill-fight-leads-to-stabbing/ | true |
(KTLA) — Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, took to Instagram early Monday morning to roast comedian Pete Davidson.
The former “Saturday Night Live” actor and West’s ex-wife, Kim Kardashian, announced the end of their relationship this past Friday after dating for about 10 months.
Ye, who lives in Hidden Hills, California, mocked the split with a fake New York Times front page reading, “Skete Davidson dead at age 28.”
At the bottom, in very small print, there’s a sentence that fires shots at the Yeezy designer’s former friend, rapper Kid Cudi. “Kid Cudi meant to play funeral but fearful of bottle throwers,” the line read.
This referred to when Cudi stormed off the stage at the Rolling Loud music festival in Miami after fans threw things at him.
The “Donda” rapper and his reality star ex are currently in divorce proceedings. Ye lost the fifth lawyer on the case days ago, according to TMZ.
Ye and Kardashian tied the knot back in 2014. They have four children together: North, Saint, Chicago and Psalm. | https://www.wivb.com/news/national/ye-mocks-pete-davidson-after-kim-kardashian-breakup/ | 2022-08-08T18:55:56Z | https://www.wivb.com/news/national/ye-mocks-pete-davidson-after-kim-kardashian-breakup/ | false |
The celebrity chef lineup includes Tom Colicchio, Esther Choi, David Rose, Ronnie Woo, Sherry Yard, Derrell Smith, Grace Ramirez, and cast members from "America's Test Kitchen"
KOHLER, Wis., Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Destination Kohler is proud to announce the headlining talent for this year's Kohler Food & Wine. On August 9th, guests can purchase tickets for the Midwest's premier epicurean event, which kicks off Thursday, October 20th and extends throughout the weekend with cooking demos, educational sessions, tastings, luncheons, evening soirées and live music. Guests will have the opportunity to interact with and learn from some of the country's most innovative chefs, wine experts and restaurateurs.
The four-day extravaganza will feature demonstrations and tastings on the Culinary Stages with distinct culinary and winemaking icons, including:
- Tom Colicchio – Chef and owner of Crafted Hospitality with fine dining establishments on the east and west costs as well as 'wichcraft,' a sandwich and salad fast casual concept. Colicchio is Head Judge on Bravo's "Top Chef and is a passionate food activist and "Citizen Chef" who advocates for a food system that values access, affordability, and nutrition over corporate interests. He also was a headlining chef at the first Kohler Food & Wine event 21 years ago!
- Esther Choi – Chef & owner of mŏkbar, mŏkbar Brooklyn and Ms. Yoo; Choi is driven by her Korean roots and inspired by the age-old technique of her Korean grandmother's cooking. Her cooking combines traditional and modern influences with fresh, seasonal ingredients.
- David Rose – Food Network TV personality, Executive Chef/Spokesperson for Omaha Steaks and Cookbook author. Rose appeared as a finalist on Food Network Star (Season 13) and continues to be a culinary ambassador for multiple national brand
- Ronnie Woo – Chef and owner of The Delicious Cook in Los Angeles, an LA-based private chef company that specializes in five-star dining experiences. Woo is a television personality known across multiple media platforms and the author of his much-anticipated debut cookbook, Did You Eat Yet?, set to be released in March 2023.
- Sherry Yard – 3x James Beard Award Winner, owner of the Bakery by the Yard, Award Winning Cookbook Author – Secrets of Baking – Desserts by the Yard. Yard has worked to craft masterful breads, open new restaurants, and is known for mentoring chefs around the world.
- Derrell Smith – Former NFL athlete turned chef, Smith is the host of Tastemade's hit show "Mad Good Food" where he shows viewers the value of not only cooking for those you love, but also cooking for yourself.
- Grace Ramirez – Chef, activist, cookbook author, and broadcaster; Ramirez understands that food is culture and shares the nourishing traditions of vibrant and comforting Latin American cuisines, and her unique mix of the traditional and adventurous is what makes her kitchen the heart of any community.
- "America's Test Kitchen" – The top-rated cooking show on public television will be represented by cast members: Chief Creative Officer Jack Bishop, Executive Editorial Director and co-host Bridget Lancaster and Executive Editorial Editor and co-host Julia Collin Davison.
- The Bartolotta Group - The Bartolotta Restaurants is a nationally recognized restaurant and catering organization co-founded by restaurateur Joe Bartolotta and his brother, two-time James Beard Award-winning Chef Paul Bartolotta. Participating Bartolotta Restaurants include Mr. B's – A Bartolotta Steakhouse, Brookfield, Mr. B's –A Bartolotta Steakhouse, Mequon, Joey Gerard's – A Bartolotta Supper Club, Harbor House.
Kohler Food & Wine will proudly feature more than 500 wines and 60 spirits, and appearances by winemakers, owners and representatives from some of the country's greatest wineries, including Cakebread Cellars, Duckhorn Vineyards, Rodney Strong Vineyards, J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines, Dry Creek Vineyard, St. Francis Vineyards & Winery, Villa Sandi, and unique labels from Vine Connections.
"We're excited to announce the details of our annual Kohler Food & Wine for 2022," said Jenna Check, Associate Director of Special Events at Kohler. "This year's event will be a celebratory experience where guests can connect with our unique community in an exciting and fun atmosphere. In addition to our stellar celebrity chef line-up to be showcased on the Culinary Stages, our continued partnership with The Bartolotta Restaurant Group will offer unique new programming, and our skilled vineyard principals and owners will feature the 'best in class' in their wine and spirit portfolios to attendees," she shared.
New and signature wine and spirits experiences will round out this year's culinarian event, including the Beer and Wine Garden. The garden will provide a place for guests to enjoy classic Wisconsin beers, or one of the available selections of the popular Underwood wine, in a relaxing atmosphere. The Beer and Wine Garden will feature live music, daily. Guests can purchase tickets to the Beer and Wine Garden experience on-site in exchange for libations, no ticket pre-purchase available.
Also new to this year's celebrations is the Edrington's Nineteenth Hole, offering the best of cocktailing and golf when the Edrington Spirits team takes over the Kohler Swing Studio. This exclusive, interactive, and educational event allows guests to partake in Edrington brand tastings, an Old-Fashioned cocktail preparation, delicious bites and fun activities including table games and use of the Swing Studio golf simulators. Guests will have a chance to participate in the closest to the pin contest to win a logoed golf bag; additional chances available for purchase onsite, benefiting Lakeshore Trout Unlimited.
The signature Food & Wine HUB and The Seeker: Your Passport to Wine are back! The HUB offers a dedicated, central gathering area where all event attendees can connect with family and friends while enjoying libations. Wine loving guests can explore the grounds of Destination Kohler through The Seeker: Your Passport to Wine, a wine-guided tour unlike any other. Guests who purchase this add-on to their event tickets will enjoy the opportunity to sample four different offerings from The Seeker fine wines at four different locations.
Food & Wine HUB and Beer and Wine Garden beverage tickets will be available for purchase on-site.
Starting August 9th, tickets for Kohler Food & Wine Event will be available for purchase. Destination Kohler – the Midwest's only Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five Diamond resort-hotel – will serve as the stunning backdrop for this event. For more information on festival programming, visit www.KohlerFoodandWine.com. Stay up to date on resort news and happenings on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
For more programming information and ticket purchases, please visit DestinationKohler.com.
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The Kohler Co. Hospitality & Real Estate profile includes The American Club, which is the only Forbes Five-Star resort hotel in the Midwest and the Three-Star Inn on Woodlake. It has world-renowned golf venues of
Whistling Straits and Blackwolf Run. A sister property, The Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa resides in St. Andrews, Scotland, the birthplace of golf, and is recognized as one of the more luxurious resorts in the world. In 2017, Kohler Co. opened LODGE KOHLER, a AAA Four Diamond property, in the heart of Titletown, in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Herb Kohler created Kohler Co.'s Hospitality & Real Estate Group with the reclamation of The American Club from an immigrant dormitory and then built championship golf courses, The Straits and The Irish at Whistling Straits and The River and Meadow Valleys at Blackwolf Run, all designed by Pete Dye and all in the top 100 of public courses. Straits hosted the Ryder Cup in September 2021. Kohler Waters Spa is the only Forbes Five-Star spa in Wisconsin. The resort features 500 acres of river and forest, and 12 dining establishments from the Four-Star Immigrant Restaurant to traditional pub fare of The Horse & Plow as well as River Wildlife. Herb Kohler believes the log cabin of River Wildlife has the best country gourmet dining in the United States. The resort is located in the surrounds of the Village of Kohler, Wisconsin, one hour south of Green Bay, one hour north of Milwaukee and two and a half hours north of Chicago on I-43.
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HENRY COUNTY, Ga. (WJW) — A police department in Georgia is asking for the public’s help in identifying a man who officers say shoplifted from Home Depot.
But since the Henry County Police Department posted a photo of the wanted suspect on its Facebook page on July 28, commenters have noticed the man’s uncanny resemblance to actor Bradley Cooper.
“He should be easy to find. VERY recognizable,” one commenter said.
The Cooper doppelgänger reportedly stole a Bosch Rotary Laser Kit from a Home Depot store in McDonough, Georgia. The kit can cost more than $600.
Police have not offered an update in the case since the initial post. | https://www.binghamtonhomepage.com/news/national-news/police-searching-for-bradley-cooper-look-alike-they-say-shoplifted-at-home-depot/ | 2022-08-08T18:56:19Z | https://www.binghamtonhomepage.com/news/national-news/police-searching-for-bradley-cooper-look-alike-they-say-shoplifted-at-home-depot/ | false |
Unemployment rates, while significantly lower than the alarming pandemic peak of 14.7% experienced in April 2020, remain a subject of concern, notably as economic experts bandy around the idea of a potential recession by 2023. The last economic recession—the Great Recession of 2008-2010—sent rates up to 10% as of October 2009. It was not until the spring of 2019 that unemployment finally went down to the same level it sits at now.
As of June of this year, national unemployment is at 3.5%, 0.1% lower than in May, marking a three-month stagnation—following a steady drop since that aforementioned COVID-affected peak. Seasonally adjusted unemployment rates by state demonstrate a rather sizable spectrum, ranging from just 1.8% in Minnesota to 4.9% in New Mexico and 5.5% in the District of Columbia. Further breakdown by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows yet another county-based spectrum within each state.
To that end, Stacker compiled a list of counties with the highest unemployment rate in West Virginia using data from the BLS. Counties are ranked by unemployment rate in June 2022, which as of this writing is the most current Bureau data.
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#55. Pendleton County
– Current Unemployment rate: 2.7%
— 1 month change: +0.7%
— 1 year change: -0.5%
-Total Labor Force: 3,856 (105 unemployed)
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#54. Hampshire County
– Current Unemployment rate: 2.8%
— 1 month change: +0.6%
— 1 year change: -1.0%
-Total Labor Force: 11,310 (313 unemployed)
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#53. Jefferson County
– Current Unemployment rate: 2.8%
— 1 month change: +0.6%
— 1 year change: -0.7%
-Total Labor Force: 31,549 (882 unemployed)
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#52. Morgan County
– Current Unemployment rate: 3.0%
— 1 month change: +0.5%
— 1 year change: -0.8%
-Total Labor Force: 8,786 (262 unemployed)
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#51. Berkeley County
– Current Unemployment rate: 3.2%
— 1 month change: +0.7%
— 1 year change: -0.9%
-Total Labor Force: 61,872 (1,949 unemployed)
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#50. Pocahontas County
– Current Unemployment rate: 3.2%
— 1 month change: -1.3%
— 1 year change: -1.7%
-Total Labor Force: 4,446 (141 unemployed)
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#49. Doddridge County
– Current Unemployment rate: 3.2%
— 1 month change: +0.7%
— 1 year change: -1.3%
-Total Labor Force: 3,873 (124 unemployed)
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#48. Grant County
– Current Unemployment rate: 3.6%
— 1 month change: +0.9%
— 1 year change: -1.2%
-Total Labor Force: 6,139 (220 unemployed)
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#47. Putnam County
– Current Unemployment rate: 3.7%
— 1 month change: +0.9%
— 1 year change: -1.0%
-Total Labor Force: 27,567 (1,028 unemployed)
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#46. Harrison County
– Current Unemployment rate: 3.8%
— 1 month change: +0.6%
— 1 year change: -1.3%
-Total Labor Force: 34,628 (1,305 unemployed)
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#45. Monongalia County
– Current Unemployment rate: 3.8%
— 1 month change: +0.8%
— 1 year change: -0.8%
-Total Labor Force: 56,987 (2,184 unemployed)
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#44. Raleigh County
– Current Unemployment rate: 3.9%
— 1 month change: +0.6%
— 1 year change: -2.1%
-Total Labor Force: 31,384 (1,238 unemployed)
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#43. Cabell County
– Current Unemployment rate: 4.0%
— 1 month change: +0.9%
— 1 year change: -1.3%
-Total Labor Force: 42,418 (1,709 unemployed)
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#42. Kanawha County
– Current Unemployment rate: 4.0%
— 1 month change: +0.6%
— 1 year change: -1.7%
-Total Labor Force: 83,700 (3,375 unemployed)
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#41. Taylor County
– Current Unemployment rate: 4.0%
— 1 month change: +0.8%
— 1 year change: -1.0%
-Total Labor Force: 8,045 (325 unemployed)
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#40. Hardy County
– Current Unemployment rate: 4.1%
— 1 month change: +0.8%
— 1 year change: -1.2%
-Total Labor Force: 5,840 (237 unemployed)
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#39. Mineral County
– Current Unemployment rate: 4.1%
— 1 month change: +0.8%
— 1 year change: -1.3%
-Total Labor Force: 12,345 (503 unemployed)
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#38. Ritchie County
– Current Unemployment rate: 4.1%
— 1 month change: +0.6%
— 1 year change: -1.9%
-Total Labor Force: 4,412 (180 unemployed)
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#37. Greenbrier County
– Current Unemployment rate: 4.1%
— 1 month change: +1.2%
— 1 year change: -0.4%
-Total Labor Force: 16,069 (660 unemployed)
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#36. Tucker County
– Current Unemployment rate: 4.2%
— 1 month change: +0.8%
— 1 year change: -1.6%
-Total Labor Force: 3,460 (145 unemployed)
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#35. Preston County
– Current Unemployment rate: 4.2%
— 1 month change: +1.0%
— 1 year change: -0.7%
-Total Labor Force: 15,890 (668 unemployed)
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#34. Wayne County
– Current Unemployment rate: 4.2%
— 1 month change: +0.8%
— 1 year change: -1.5%
-Total Labor Force: 15,897 (669 unemployed)
#33. Ohio County
– Current Unemployment rate: 4.2%
— 1 month change: +0.6%
— 1 year change: -1.6%
-Total Labor Force: 21,035 (887 unemployed)
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#32. Summers County
– Current Unemployment rate: 4.3%
— 1 month change: +1.0%
— 1 year change: -0.6%
-Total Labor Force: 4,747 (203 unemployed)
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#31. Wood County
– Current Unemployment rate: 4.3%
— 1 month change: +0.8%
— 1 year change: -1.7%
-Total Labor Force: 37,861 (1,645 unemployed)
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#30. Jackson County
– Current Unemployment rate: 4.5%
— 1 month change: +0.9%
— 1 year change: -1.7%
-Total Labor Force: 12,482 (562 unemployed)
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#29. Randolph County
– Current Unemployment rate: 4.7%
— 1 month change: +0.7%
— 1 year change: -1.2%
-Total Labor Force: 12,083 (566 unemployed)
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#28. Barbour County
– Current Unemployment rate: 4.7%
— 1 month change: +0.9%
— 1 year change: -1.7%
-Total Labor Force: 7,471 (354 unemployed)
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#27. Nicholas County
– Current Unemployment rate: 4.8%
— 1 month change: +0.8%
— 1 year change: -1.8%
-Total Labor Force: 9,429 (456 unemployed)
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#26. Webster County
– Current Unemployment rate: 4.9%
— 1 month change: +1.1%
— 1 year change: -1.9%
-Total Labor Force: 3,246 (158 unemployed)
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#25. Marion County
– Current Unemployment rate: 4.9%
— 1 month change: +1.1%
— 1 year change: -0.8%
-Total Labor Force: 25,708 (1,268 unemployed)
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#24. Mason County
– Current Unemployment rate: 4.9%
— 1 month change: +1.3%
— 1 year change: -1.2%
-Total Labor Force: 10,335 (510 unemployed)
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#23. Marshall County
– Current Unemployment rate: 4.9%
— 1 month change: +0.5%
— 1 year change: -1.9%
-Total Labor Force: 13,767 (681 unemployed)
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#22. Fayette County
– Current Unemployment rate: 5.1%
— 1 month change: +1.0%
— 1 year change: -1.8%
-Total Labor Force: 16,688 (851 unemployed)
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#21. Mercer County
– Current Unemployment rate: 5.1%
— 1 month change: +0.8%
— 1 year change: -1.7%
-Total Labor Force: 21,469 (1,099 unemployed)
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#20. Logan County
– Current Unemployment rate: 5.2%
— 1 month change: +0.9%
— 1 year change: -2.1%
-Total Labor Force: 11,400 (590 unemployed)
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#19. Brooke County
– Current Unemployment rate: 5.2%
— 1 month change: +0.8%
— 1 year change: -2.2%
-Total Labor Force: 10,171 (527 unemployed)
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#18. Boone County
– Current Unemployment rate: 5.2%
— 1 month change: +0.9%
— 1 year change: -1.9%
-Total Labor Force: 7,447 (387 unemployed)
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#17. Wyoming County
– Current Unemployment rate: 5.3%
— 1 month change: +1.4%
— 1 year change: -1.1%
-Total Labor Force: 7,595 (406 unemployed)
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#16. Lewis County
– Current Unemployment rate: 5.4%
— 1 month change: +0.8%
— 1 year change: -1.9%
-Total Labor Force: 6,279 (337 unemployed)
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#15. Hancock County
– Current Unemployment rate: 5.5%
— 1 month change: +1.0%
— 1 year change: -2.1%
-Total Labor Force: 13,432 (735 unemployed)
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#14. Lincoln County
– Current Unemployment rate: 5.6%
— 1 month change: +1.0%
— 1 year change: -1.9%
-Total Labor Force: 7,226 (402 unemployed)
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#13. Monroe County
– Current Unemployment rate: 5.6%
— 1 month change: +3.1%
— 1 year change: +1.5%
-Total Labor Force: 6,344 (353 unemployed)
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#12. Wetzel County
– Current Unemployment rate: 5.6%
— 1 month change: +1.1%
— 1 year change: -1.8%
-Total Labor Force: 7,132 (398 unemployed)
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#11. Upshur County
– Current Unemployment rate: 5.6%
— 1 month change: +1.3%
— 1 year change: -1.8%
-Total Labor Force: 10,099 (570 unemployed)
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#10. Wirt County
– Current Unemployment rate: 5.8%
— 1 month change: +0.7%
— 1 year change: -2.2%
-Total Labor Force: 2,323 (134 unemployed)
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#9. Gilmer County
– Current Unemployment rate: 5.9%
— 1 month change: +1.4%
— 1 year change: -1.9%
-Total Labor Force: 2,311 (136 unemployed)
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#8. Pleasants County
– Current Unemployment rate: 5.9%
— 1 month change: +0.9%
— 1 year change: -2.3%
-Total Labor Force: 2,755 (163 unemployed)
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#7. Braxton County
– Current Unemployment rate: 6.0%
— 1 month change: +0.7%
— 1 year change: -0.7%
-Total Labor Force: 5,156 (307 unemployed)
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#6. Clay County
– Current Unemployment rate: 6.4%
— 1 month change: +1.2%
— 1 year change: -2.1%
-Total Labor Force: 3,109 (200 unemployed)
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#5. Roane County
– Current Unemployment rate: 6.7%
— 1 month change: +0.8%
— 1 year change: -2.2%
-Total Labor Force: 5,122 (345 unemployed)
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#4. Mingo County
– Current Unemployment rate: 7.0%
— 1 month change: +1.2%
— 1 year change: -2.8%
-Total Labor Force: 6,210 (432 unemployed)
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#3. Tyler County
– Current Unemployment rate: 7.1%
— 1 month change: +1.7%
— 1 year change: -1.2%
-Total Labor Force: 3,125 (221 unemployed)
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#2. Calhoun County
– Current Unemployment rate: 7.3%
— 1 month change: +1.0%
— 1 year change: -2.4%
-Total Labor Force: 2,615 (190 unemployed)
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#1. McDowell County
– Current Unemployment rate: 7.4%
— 1 month change: +1.5%
— 1 year change: -1.8%
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For more than 5 years, companies have continued to trust Spinnaker Support's comprehensive, tested, proven and unmatched security protection services. Advanced security has always been embedded in Spinnaker services.
DENVER, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Spinnaker Support is the steady force entrusted by companies worldwide to solve their most pressing and essential software needs --- third-party support, managed services and consulting. Spinnaker's combination of world class security experts, years of accumulated data & experience and cutting-edge techniques continue fueling advancements that protect clients from existing and emerging security threats. Unlike some support providers' recent attempts to offer security services for an additional fee, Spinnaker has always prioritized security, and its core services are immersed with cutting-edge security support.
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PERRY COUNTY, Mo. (KTVI) – A spelunking group in Perry County, Missouri, found and rescued a senior dog Saturday that had been missing for nearly two months.
The group was deep inside the Tom Moore Cave system when they discovered the dog, Abby.
The cave itself is about 24.5 miles long, the second-longest in Missouri. It’s unclear how long Abby had been in the cave or how she managed to survive.
There is some running water in the cave, as well as the presence of fish and crustaceans, but rescuers said it was total darkness in the part of the cave where they located the dog.
Rick Haley, a trained cave rescuer, was on hand to oversee a sump dive. There was an issue with a diver’s equipment when he was notified of the dog.
Haley and Gerry Keene successfully maneuvered Abby through a two-foot opening in the cave and then some 500 feet over a long vertical climb to safely get her out of the cave.
Once outside the cave, local fire officials helped the rescuers go door-to-door in the area to find Abby’s owner. After a surprising reunion, the owner told rescuers they hadn’t seen Abby since June 9 and thought the dog was gone forever. | https://cbs4indy.com/news/national-world/spelunkers-find-dog-missing-for-2-months-deep-in-missouri-cave/ | 2022-08-08T18:57:09Z | https://cbs4indy.com/news/national-world/spelunkers-find-dog-missing-for-2-months-deep-in-missouri-cave/ | true |
Marana Police arrest juvenile for threats on first day of classes
TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) - A juvenile has been arrested by Marana Police after a threat was made on social media.
The MPD responded this morning after the threat was received on social media, claiming a school was going to be blown up.
Monday was the first day of classes for the Marana Unified School District.
The MPD said it acted immediately, located the source of the threat and arrested the juvenile. He was charged with one count of threats and intimidation.
The Marana USD said the suspect lives in another state and was visiting family in Marana.
No specific school or location was identified in the threat.
“Regardless of the type of social media platforms where comments are being made; it’s important to know that these threats will be taken seriously and followed up on immediately,” the MPD said.
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DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DecisionPoint Systems, Inc. (NYSE American: DPSI), a mobility-first enterprise services and solutions will report financial and operational results for the second quarter of 2022, which ended June 30, 2022.
DecisionPoint's earnings release will be filed on Form 8-K and posted on the DecisionPoint investor relations website (https://www.decisionpt.com/investing-in-decisionpoint/) at approximately 4:10 p.m. Eastern Time on August 11, 2022. Management will host an earnings conference call and webcast beginning at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Management's presentation of the results, outlook and strategy will be followed by Q&A with investors.
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Date: August 11, 2022
Time: 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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Replay Pin Number: 1185733
Replay Start: Thursday August 11, 2022, 7:30 PM ET
Replay Expiry: Thursday August 18, 2022, 11:59 PM ET
About DecisionPoint Systems
DecisionPoint is a leading provider and integrator of enterprise mobility and wireless applications solutions that delivers improved productivity and operational advantages to its clients by helping them move their business decision points closer to their customers. We do this by making enterprise software applications accessible to the front-line worker anytime, anywhere. DecisionPoint utilizes all the latest wireless, mobility, and RFID technologies. For more information about DecisionPoint Systems, Inc., visit www.decisionpt.com.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Nicki Minaj will receive the Video Vanguard Award at the MTV Awards later this month, joining such previous winning music luminaries as Madonna, Janet Jackson, LL Cool J, Jennifer Lopez and Missy Elliott.
Minaj, who has won five MTV trophies for such hits as “Anaconda,” “Chun-Li” and “Hot Girl Summer,” will get the award and perform at the ceremony on Aug. 28 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
“Nicki has broken barriers for women in hip-hop with her versatility and creative artistry,” said Bruce Gillmer, chief content officer of music at Paramount+ and president of music, music talent, programming and events at Paramount. “She has shifted the music industry and cemented her status as a global superstar with her crossover appeal, genre-defying style and continuing to be unapologetically ‘Nicki’.”
Jack Harlow, Lil Nas X and Kendrick Lamar are the top award contenders with seven nominations. Harlow, Lil Nas X, Drake, Bad Bunny, Ed Sheeran, Harry Styles and Lizzo will compete for artist of the year.
Styles and Doja Cat received the second-most nominations with six. Sheeran, Billie Eilish, Drake, Dua Lipa, Taylor Swift and The Weeknd each pulled in five.
Madonna, who is the most awarded artist in MTV history with 20 wins, becomes the only artist to receive a nomination in each of the VMAs five decades. She earned her 69th nomination for her 14th studio album “Madame X.”
Also performing will be Anitta, J Balvin, Marshmello with Khalid and Panic! At The Disco. More acts will be announced soon. | https://phl17.com/national-news/nicki-minaj-to-get-video-vanguard-award-at-mtv-awards/ | 2022-08-08T19:03:43Z | https://phl17.com/national-news/nicki-minaj-to-get-video-vanguard-award-at-mtv-awards/ | false |
Driver charged with vehicular homicide, DUI after hitting and killing Knoxville pedestrian
A 43-year-old Knoxville man is facing vehicular homicide charges after, police say, he struck two pedestrians Saturday night in Old North Knoxville.
Kenyan Warren was driving a Toyota Tacoma south on North Broadway at a high speed, witnesses said, when he hit a man and a woman crossing the road at Grainger Avenue at about 10:30 p.m.
There was heavy front-end damage to the Toyota Tacoma, according to court records. Warren was rummaging around the driver's seat when a Knoxville police officer approached, and was seen to grab a beer can from the front seat and throw it under the truck. A bottle of Pinnacle vodka also was found under the truck, and marijuana and a pipe were found in the truck, according to records.
The woman who was hit, identified as Stephanie Llewellyn, 47 of Knoxville, was taken to the University of Tennessee Medical Center but was later pronounced dead, a police department spokesperson said.
The man, whose identity was not released, sustained very serious injuries and remains hospitalized.
Warren was charged with vehicular homicide due to driver intoxication, vehicular homicide, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana. He is out of jail on $11,500 bond and is set for a preliminary hearing of the evidence against him on Aug. 22. | https://www.knoxnews.com/story/news/crime/2022/08/08/knoxville-woman-killed-crossing-road-and-driver-charged/10264004002/ | 2022-08-08T19:06:39Z | https://www.knoxnews.com/story/news/crime/2022/08/08/knoxville-woman-killed-crossing-road-and-driver-charged/10264004002/ | true |
HAVANA (AP) — A deadly fire that began at a large oil storage facility in western Cuba spread Monday after flames enveloped a third tank that firefighters had tried to cool as they struggle to fight the massive blaze.
At least one person has died and 125 are injured, with dozens of firefighters reported missing ever since lighting struck one of the facility’s eight tanks on Friday night. A second tank caught fire on Saturday, triggering several explosions at the facility, which plays a key part in Cuba’s electric system.
“The risk we had announced happened, and the blaze of the second tank compromised the third one,” said Mario Sabines, governor of the western province of Matanzas where the facility is located.
Firefighters had sprayed water on the remaining tanks over the weekend to cool them and try to stop the fire from spreading.
The governments of Mexico and Venezuela have sent special teams to help extinguish the fire, with water cannons, planes and helicopters fighting the fire from several directions as military constructions specialists erected barriers to contain oil spills. Local officials warned residents to use face masks or stay indoors given the billowing smoke enveloping the region that can be seen from the capital of Havana, located more than 65 miles (100 kilometers) away. Officials have warned that the cloud contains sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxide, carbon monoxide and other poisonous substances.
The majority of those injured were treated for burns and smoke inhalation, and five of them remain in critical condition. A total of 24 remain hospitalized. Over the weekend, authorities found the body of one firefighter as relatives of those still missing gathered at a hotel to await news about their loved ones.
Sabines and Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel said it was impossible to search for the missing firefighters given the roiling temperatures.
The blaze at the Matanzas Supertanker Base in Matanzas city prompted officials to evacuate more than 4,900 people, most of them from the nearby Dubrocq neighborhood. The facility’s eight huge tanks hold oil used to generate electricity, although it wasn’t clear how much fuel has been lost as a result of the flames. The first tank that caught fire was at 50% capacity and contained nearly 883,000 cubic feet (25,000 cubic meters) of fuel. The second tank was full.
Jorge Piñon, director of the Latin America and Caribbean Energy Program at the University of Texas, said officials should inspect the walls of tanks that aren’t on fire to ensure they weren’t affected. He also warned that the government must be careful before bringing the system back online once the fire is extinguished.
“If not, there’ll be another catastrophe,” he said. “Unfortunately, this is going to take time.”
Piñon noted that the facility receives Cuban crude oil — operating an oil pipeline that crosses the center of the country — to be transferred via small tankers to the thermoelectric plants that produce electricity. It is also the unloading and transshipment center for imported crude oil, fuel oil and diesel, with Cuba producing only half of the fuel required to keep its economy afloat.
The blaze comes as Cuba struggles through a deep economic crisis and faces frequent power outages amid a sweltering summer, issues that helped unleashed unprecedented anti-government protests last year. Officials have not provided a preliminary estimate of damages.
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(The Hill) – The national average price for a gallon of gas fell to $4.01 on Monday and is expected to imminently fall below $4, according to estimates by GasBuddy.
Gas prices have fallen for eight consecutive weeks after briefly peaking at a record high of more than $5 a gallon in mid-June, according to the gas price tracker’s analysis. AAA reported on Monday a nationwide average of $4.059 per gallon.
“The national average is poised to fall back under $4 per gallon as early as today as we see the decline in gas prices enter its eighth straight week,” Patrick De Haan, GasBuddy’s head of petroleum analysis, said in a statement.
“By the end of the week, one hundred thousand stations will be at $3.99 or less,” he said.
But average gas prices still vary widely by state.
Texas on Monday reported the lowest average gas price at $3.51, closely followed by Oklahoma and South Carolina.
Gas prices in two western states — California and Hawaii — still remain above $5.30, followed by Alaska at $4.97.
De Haan suggested the prospects are favorable for gas prices to continue to fall, though he suggested hurricane season could lead to disruptions.
“The groundwork is laid for a ninth week of decline, with areas of the West Coast soon ditching the $5 per gallon average,” said De Haan. “While I’m upbeat the drop can continue for another couple weeks, we’re starting to see some activity in the tropics, which may increase risk of potential disruption.”
GasBuddy’s analysis indicates diesel prices are also dropping, falling 13.1 cents in the last week and now standing at an average of $5.14 per gallon. De Haan said that average will likely soon dip below $5.
AAA attributed some of the recent drop to falling gas demand, citing recent Energy Information Administration (EIA) data showing gas demand last week was in line with levels at the end of July 2020, when pandemic restrictions kept many drivers off the roads.
Higher gas prices have been a major contributor to inflation, which hit 9.1 percent for the year ending in June, the largest price increase in roughly 40 years.
President Biden authorized releases from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve beginning in March to decrease prices at the pump following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
After promising to make him a pariah, Biden also met with Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman last month in an apparent attempt for the country to increase its oil production.
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Gabby Petito’s family announces wrongful death lawsuit against Utah police department
Posted/updated on: August 8, 2022 at 12:41 pm(NEW YORK) -- The family of Gabby Petito announced Monday that they plan to file a wrongful death lawsuit against the police department in Moab, Utah, where Petito and her boyfriend Brian Laundrie were questioned last year about a possible domestic dispute.
Shortly after Petito and Laundrie were questioned by police on Aug. 12, 2021, Petito, 22, went missing.
Petito's body was discovered last September in the Bridger-Teton National Forest in Wyoming. Laundrie, who was later found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound in the Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park in North Port, Florida, wrote in a notebook that he killed her, according to the FBI.
In a press release announcing the lawsuit, an attorney for the Petito family, Brian Stewart, said officers from the Moab City Police Department "failed to properly investigate the reported domestic assault, and thus failed to fully appreciate or respond to Gabby's life-threatening situation."
"While the full evidence has not yet been made public, when it is released, it will clearly show that if the officers had been properly trained and followed the law, Gabby would still be alive today," James McConkie, another of the family's attorneys, said in the press release. "Failure to follow the law can have deadly consequences, as it did in this case."
In a notice of claim sent on Aug. 5, attorneys representing Joseph and Tara Petito and Nichole and Jim Schmidt said they are seeking $50 million in damages.
Body camera images from the Aug. 12 incident show Petito and Laundrie talking to an officer after her 2012 Ford Transit was pulled over by Moab police. In one image, she appears to be crying while sitting in the back of a police vehicle.
The couple told police they were arguing and that Petito had slapped Laundrie, according to the police report. The couple also stated to police that Laundrie did not hit Petito.
In a statement at the time, Moab police said that "insufficient evidence existed to justify criminal charges" in that incident.
Petito had told police she suffered from severe anxiety and other medical conditions, which were redacted from the police report, and that the couple's argument had been building for days. Police labeled the incident as a "mental/emotional break" rather than a domestic assault, according to the police report.
The incident took place about two weeks before Petito, who was on a cross-country trip with Laundrie, last spoke with her family, who reported her missing on Sept. 11.
Officials confirmed on Sept. 21 that a body found in the Bridger-Teton National Forest in Wyoming was Petito. A coroner later ruled that she had died of "blunt-force injuries to the head and neck, with manual strangulation."
Laundrie returned to his parent's home in North Port without Petito and was reported missing on Sept. 17.
Police found Laundrie's remains in Carlton Reserve several weeks later, in October.
Shortly after Petito's body was found, the city of Moab announced it would launch an independent investigation into its police department's handling of the incident involving Petito and Laundrie.
In response to the independent report's findings, the city of Moab said it planned to implement recommendations including providing additional training in domestic violence investigation and strengthening the review process for incident reports.
"As the Moab City Police Department continues its daily mission to serve our community, efforts are underway to provide additional resources and tools to assist them in addressing domestic violence incidents," the city said in a statement. "Plans are in place to add a trained domestic violence specialist to oversee incidents investigated by Moab officers. We also will implement added and ongoing training and testing to ensure that the officers understand policies and procedures."
The city also applauded the responding officers, writing, "Based on the report's findings, the City of Moab believes our officers showed kindness, respect and empathy in their handling of this incident."
The city has not yet responded to the announcement of the wrongful death lawsuit.
Stewart, an attorney for Petito's family, said they hope their planned lawsuit helps to "prevent such tragedies" as Petito's death.
"The Petito family believes that it is important as a society to hold our governmental institutions to account for such failures and to work toward changes to protect victims of domestic abuse and violence and prevent such tragedies in the future," Stewart said in a statement.
Last week, the Petitos announced a $100,000 donation to the National Domestic Violence Hotline through The Gabby Petito Foundation, which the family formed after her death to support victims of domestic violence.
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BISMARCK, N.D. (KXNET) — The stakeholders of the North Dakota Department of Human Services ‘Money Follows the Person’ program will be hosting a public meeting on Tuesday, August 9, to discuss updates to their programs and efforts to help provide in-home and community-based services to individuals with disabilities.
At the time of this article’s publication, in 2022 alone, the program has aided 65 North Dakotans with disabilities in moving to houses and apartments with services that can support them, while also allowing them to live at home and in their communities with support. Funds from the MFP program have helped a total of 689 eligible Medicaid members with disabilities move from locations like nursing homes to apartments, family members’ houses, or other types of community living arrangements with supportive services. The meeting is a chance for the stakeholder group — which advises the department and program — to learn what is being done to help North Dakotans with disabilities.
Over the course of the meeting, the department’s Adults and Aging Services division will share updates regarding the Department of Justice’s Settlement Agreement, long-term support and service options, counseling, and education for nursing facility staff. Both the Life Skills and Transition Center and the Developmental Disabilities Division will also discuss their recent progress in supporting individuals with disabilities in their communities.
The conference will also feature the formal introduction of new MFP Program Administrator Kayla Trzpuc, who is replacing former long-standing administrator Jake Reuter.
Members of the department will also discuss the opportunities that North Dakota residents with disabilities and their families have to contribute to and participate in both the Operational Protocol Committee (which works on creating policies and procedures), the Supplemental Services Workgroup (which will identify transition barriers and other needed supports), along with other opportunities.
The stakeholder’s meeting will be held from 1-4 p.m. The conference is free and open for the public to attend. Anyone interested in attending the event can join virtually through a conference call at 701-328-0950, or on Microsoft Teams at conference ID 668 071 350#. More details about how individuals can access the conference can be found in its public meeting notice.
Any individuals who may need special accommodations to participate in the meeting can contact Kayla Trzpuc at 701-328-8652, 855-462-5465 (toll-free), or at her email address. | https://www.kxnet.com/news/money-follows-the-person-when-north-dakotans-with-disabilities-receive-aid/ | 2022-08-08T19:14:11Z | https://www.kxnet.com/news/money-follows-the-person-when-north-dakotans-with-disabilities-receive-aid/ | false |
The partnership pairs Bain's extensive experience across the global life sciences value chain with Trinity's specialized, evidence-based solutions for life sciences companies
BOSTON, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bain & Company, a top global management consultancy, and Trinity Life Sciences, a leader in global life sciences commercialization solutions, have announced a strategic partnership to bring together Bain's extensive global experience across the life sciences value chain with Trinity's deep technical expertise in biopharma and medtech. The partnership includes Bain & Company taking a minority investment in Trinity.
"The life sciences industry is fast growing and quickly evolving, requiring both breadth of experience and depth of expertise from its advisors," said Tim van Biesen, the head of Bain & Company's global Healthcare practice. "This partnership delivers best-in-class capabilities to serve our clients' comprehensive needs. By focusing on all relevant levels of life sciences organizations, we deliver the most tailored support and curated solutions to the questions and details that matter to each. Together, we ensure projects are delivered smoothly from conception to execution."
This news follows a number of strategic moves from Trinity, including a partnership with Kohlberg & Co, announced last November, as well as a recent acquisition of D Cube Analytics to add extensive data science and digital transformation capabilities to its growing commercialization portfolio.
"This partnership feels like a perfect match as we continue to expand and deepen our client offerings," said David Fitzhenry, CEO of Trinity Life Sciences. "It brings together both companies' industry-leading life sciences experts, our advanced data and analytics services, and Bain's expansive capabilities—in areas such as private equity, M&A, commercial excellence and digital transformation—to serve projects that rise to the C-suite agenda. We look forward to serving existing and new clients together with our truly differentiated offering."
"The collaboration between Bain & Company and Trinity offers unparalleled breadth and depth in commercial strategy, powered by strong data analytics," said Matt Jennings, operating partner of Kohlberg & Co and chairman of Trinity Life Sciences. "It strengthens both companies, giving them a unique value proposition as the most capable biopharma advisors in the industry."
Editor's Note: To arrange an interview, contact Katie Ware at katie.ware@bain.com or +1 646 562 8102.
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Across 65 cities in 40 countries, we work alongside our clients as one team with a shared ambition to achieve extraordinary results, outperform the competition, and redefine industries. We complement our tailored, integrated expertise with a vibrant ecosystem of digital innovators to deliver better, faster, and more enduring outcomes. Our 10-year commitment to invest more than $1 billion in pro bono services brings our talent, expertise, and insight to organizations tackling today's urgent challenges in education, racial equity, social justice, economic development, and the environment. We earned a gold rating from EcoVadis, the leading platform for environmental, social, and ethical performance ratings for global supply chains, putting us in the top 2% of all companies. Since our founding in 1973, we have measured our success by the success of our clients, and we proudly maintain the highest level of client advocacy in the industry.
Trinity Life Sciences is a trusted strategic commercialization partner, providing evidence-based solutions for the life sciences. With 25 years of experience, Trinity is committed to revolutionizing the commercial model by providing exceptional levels of service, powerful tools and data-driven insights. Trinity's range of products and solutions includes industry-leading benchmarking solutions, powered by TGaS Advisors. To learn more about how Trinity is elevating life sciences and driving evidence to action, visit trinitylifesciences.com.
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A last chance for Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Kylian Mbappé back on the biggest stage of all. Brazil bidding for a record-extending sixth title.
One of the most eagerly anticipated World Cups in memory — as much for off-the-field reasons as those on it — is just around the corner in Qatar and excitement is building after the qualification period was wrapped.
Thirty-two teams, 64 matches, 28 days. The first World Cup in the Middle East.
The tournament starts on Nov. 21 and the final is set for Dec. 18.
Here’s a few things to watch when the tournament gets going in the smallest country ever to host a World Cup:
TOP TEAMS
Brazil (No. 1 in FIFA ranking). Neymar, Vinícius Júnior and the rest of the flair-filled Selecao are peaking at the right time. Is a first World Cup title since 2002 on the horizon?
Belgium (No. 2). The “Golden Generation” is gradually breaking up but there’s still Kevin De Bruyne leading the Belgian charge.
Argentina (No. 3). No World Cup title since the days of the great Diego Maradona. This will be the first World Cup since his death in November 2020 and Argentina is improving, with Messi still at its core.
France (No. 4). The defending champions. Still the country with the most depth to its squad. Now with Mbappé AND Karim Benzema leading the attack. No team has retained its World Cup title since Brazil in 1962.
England (No. 5). Semifinalist at the World Cup in 2018, finalist at the European Championship in 2021. Soccer’s most underperforming national team is trending in the right direction.
BIG STARS
Lionel Messi, Argentina. The seven-time world player of the year might have been saving his 35-year-old legs for one last push at a World Cup winner’s medal that, to many, would solidify him as soccer’s greatest player.
Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal. He has won the European Championship but the leading scorer in men’s international soccer hasn’t played in a World Cup final, let alone won one. He’s 37 years old now — make the most of him while you can.
Kylian Mbappé, France. The star of the last World Cup at the age of 19 and he is only getting better. The speedy striker could match Brazil great Pelé in being a champion at his first two World Cups.
Kevin De Bruyne, Belgium. Widely regarded as the world’s best midfielder, his driving runs are among the best sights in soccer. Belgium just has to hope he arrives healthy.
Neymar, Brazil. Increasingly overshadowed by Mbappé and Messi at Paris Saint-Germain, still the main man for Brazil. Watch out for tricks and flicks, and some histrionics, too.
HOW IT WORKS
Get ready for a feast of soccer. There are eight groups of four teams, with the top two advancing to the 16-team knockout stage.
There will be four games back-to-back per day — yes, four! — for each of the first two sets of group games, then simultaneous kickoffs for the last two games in each group.
There’ll be no break for the knockout stage, which begins the day after the group stage ends. The first day without soccer comes on Dec. 7 — the 17th day of competition.
MUST-SEE GAMES
Senegal vs. Netherlands, Nov. 21. The first match of the tournament and always a date to save on the calendar. With Sadio Mané and Virgil van Dijk on the field, it’s an interesting one, too.
Argentina vs. Mexico, Nov. 26. The first of the big continental rivalries in the group stage, with Messi potentially sealing his and Argentina’s spot in the last 16.
Spain vs. Germany, Nov. 27. Surely there can’t have been many bigger group-stage matches than this at a World Cup? Two recent champions, two giants of European and world soccer.
Iran vs. United States, Nov. 29. It has been labeled as “ The Mother of All Games Part II.” Just like at the World Cup in 1998, the two countries will meet in the group stage in a politically charged matchup. Diplomatic relations have yet to be restored between the nations since being severed in 1980.
Ghana vs. Uruguay, Dec. 2. Anyone remember the night of July 2, 2010? In the last minute of extra time in a World Cup quarterfinal match between Uruguay and Ghana, Luis Suarez deliberately stopped the ball with his hand on the goalline, got sent off, only for Ghana to miss the penalty and lose in a shootout as Suarez celebrated on the sideline. Revenge would be sweet for Ghana.
UPCOMING FRIENDLIES
With this World Cup taking place in the middle of many countries’ domestic seasons, there will not be the usual pre-tournament build-up of friendlies.
Indeed, for the European countries, the Nations League qualifiers taking place from Sept. 22-27 will represent the teams’ final matches before the World Cup.
Among the big games are Italy vs. England (Sept. 23), Netherlands vs. Belgium (Sept. 25), England vs. Germany (Sept. 26), and Portugal vs. Spain (Sept. 27).
The United States will play Japan on Sept. 23 and Saudi Arabia on Sept. 27, with both friendlies taking place in Europe.
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PITTSBURGH, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I was watching speakers struggle to clearly articulate what they wanted to say," said an inventor from Vaughan, Ontario, Canada, "so I invented the ULTIMATE MASK. Now you can speak and be heard clearly while you wear a protective mask during the COVID 19 pandemic."
The patent-pending invention allows mask wearers to speak clearly to nearby persons by clarifying and amplifying one's voice. It may also be used with any available wireless Bluetooth and amplified speaker. The device could be used on both disposable and reusable face masks as well as complete head masks. The ULTIMATE MASK is compact and effective and easily rechargeable with battery saving features.
The original design was submitted to the Toronto sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-TRO-620, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — A TikTok showing the moldy conditions inside a South Carolina resort now has more than 6 million views and nearly 35,000 comments.
The poster, Kelly Bruce, is from Durham, North Carolina. She saved up to take her lifelong friends on a girls’ trip to the Sea Mist Resort in Myrtle Beach.
“This was my gift to my friends, like it was horrible,” Bruce said. “The conditions there were just horrible. We were traumatized because we’ve never seen anything like that in our lives.”
When Bruce and her friends first arrived at the hotel, she said they were placed in the wrong room. After alerting hotel staff, she said they were placed in what the hotel’s management called “an upgrade.”
“It was mold from the ceiling to the floor from the bed, the carpet, the chairs,” Bruce said. “It was just everywhere. We were just in disbelief.”
That is when she took out her phone and started taking a video of what she saw. She said she went straight to the manager to show her the video, but the manager was not interested.
“[The manager] told me she didn’t want to see the video,” Bruce said. “She said ‘I believe you. I don’t want to see it.’”
That is when Bruce decided to post the video on TikTok. Bruce said she wanted the public to know what the hotel was like before they paid more than $300 a night like she did.
“I did not expect [the video] to blow up,” Bruce said. “I was just like, ‘This is unbelievable. Nobody’s gonna believe me if I don’t have something to document this.’ … I don’t care what you paid. If you paid $1 or $10, nobody should have to stay in those type of standards.”
It did not take long for the hotel’s corporate office to find the post. Bruce said the hotel asked her to remove the video and offered her a refund, a three-day stay in the resort’s penthouse, free breakfast and tickets to the aquarium.
Bruce initially told hotel staff members that she would consider the offer. When she returned to the hotel management the next day, she said she wanted to speak to corporate first. That’s when the staff told her that the offer of a refund and gifts was no longer on the table.
“[The manager] told me that I will not be getting a refund and [any] of the things that they were going to provide in that offer if I removed the TikTok,” Bruce said. “It was being rescinded and I would not be receiving it.”
After the TikTok gained popularity, the Sea Mist Resort posted a statement on its Facebook page:
“We are aware of the viral TikTok video depicting a room with mold. We’d like to take this opportunity to give you more details. This unit is managed by Sea Mist but not owned by Sea Mist. The unit was on maintenance block to be treated for mold, which is a regular issue at EVERY resort in a humid climate. The unit was released in error and the guest was moved to a newly renovated unit that she then occupied for her two nights. In addition to the upgrade, the guest was offered compensation that she declined. While we do have rooms around the property that are blocked due to various maintenance issues, this was an isolated incident and we have hundreds of newly renovated rooms for all your vacation needs.”
Sea Mist has since deleted the post.
Bruce said all she wanted from her TikTok was to make people aware. “People need to realize that this company does not care about the health of the people that it provides services for.”
Nexstar’s WBTW has reached out to Sea Mist Resort for comment but did not hear back as of publishing time. | https://www.koin.com/news/we-were-traumatized-viral-tiktok-shows-hotels-unsanitary-conditions/ | 2022-08-08T19:24:46Z | https://www.koin.com/news/we-were-traumatized-viral-tiktok-shows-hotels-unsanitary-conditions/ | false |
DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DecisionPoint Systems, Inc. (NYSE American: DPSI), a mobility-first enterprise services and solutions will report financial and operational results for the second quarter of 2022, which ended June 30, 2022.
DecisionPoint's earnings release will be filed on Form 8-K and posted on the DecisionPoint investor relations website (https://www.decisionpt.com/investing-in-decisionpoint/) at approximately 4:10 p.m. Eastern Time on August 11, 2022. Management will host an earnings conference call and webcast beginning at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Management's presentation of the results, outlook and strategy will be followed by Q&A with investors.
Live Call Information:
Date: August 11, 2022
Time: 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Dial-in Toll Free: 1-888-882-4478
Dial-in Toll/International: 1-323-794-2590
Webcast: https://viavid.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1563737&tp_key=933b447d44
Replay Information:
Toll Free: 1-844-512-2921
Toll/International: 1-412-317-6671
Replay Pin Number: 1185733
Replay Start: Thursday August 11, 2022, 7:30 PM ET
Replay Expiry: Thursday August 18, 2022, 11:59 PM ET
About DecisionPoint Systems
DecisionPoint is a leading provider and integrator of enterprise mobility and wireless applications solutions that delivers improved productivity and operational advantages to its clients by helping them move their business decision points closer to their customers. We do this by making enterprise software applications accessible to the front-line worker anytime, anywhere. DecisionPoint utilizes all the latest wireless, mobility, and RFID technologies. For more information about DecisionPoint Systems, Inc., visit www.decisionpt.com.
Contact
Brian Siegel, IRC, MBA
Senior Managing Director, Hayden IR
(346) 396-8696
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DETROIT, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Airspace Link, a leading provider of drone safety infrastructure, and the Lone Star UAS Center are announcing a partnership to launch the FlySafe Program, powered by AirHub, to enhance the safety and capabilities of drone operations within their local communities. Lone Star UAS Center of Excellence and Innovation (LSUASC) is a research facility dedicated to the innovation and safety of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) flights throughout the United States. Lone Star UAS has been on the leading edge of planning and safety for UAS.
The FlySafe Program enables students, residents, and visitors to quickly understand Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) drone rules, local advisories, ground risk hazards, and additional information to help them plan safer and compliant flights when operating in the area. Pilots can access the data here.
Often referred to as the "Smart Maps for Drones," Airspace Link's FlySafe Program is a critical step in establishing two-way communication for drone pilots and their communities to ensure operations are in harmony with the community providing near-instant authorizations when operating in controlled airspace.
Michael Sanders, Executive Director for LSUASC, says "The partnership between LSUASC and Airspace Link is the next innovation to enhance our connection with the community. It will enable shared understanding of operations happening in the airspaces, publication of advisories and data directly to pilots, increased pilot situational awareness, and provides for two-way information sharing that hasn't existed before at this level."
LSUASC advances the integration of UAS and Autonomous Aviation (AAV) technologies across educational, public, and commercial agency interests; provides an economic stimulus to attract related industry partners to the State of Texas, and informs governing agencies on UAS and AAV operations in the National Airspace System (NAS).
Michael Healander, Co-Founder and CEO of Airspace Link, says "We're always looking to partner with leaders in innovation like the Lone Star UAS Center of Excellence and Innovation to make sure we're responsibly paving the way for new technologies like UAS to scale. Through work like theirs, it's been proven time and again how beneficial drones can be for the environment and the economy, and we're excited to have them as partners to lay the foundation for them to be able to scale and for residents to be able to receive the full benefits of drone operations sooner and safely."
Airspace Link's vision is to create a world where the safe integration of drones fuels human progress, advancing social equity, the environment, and the economy. Founded in Detroit in 2018 by CEO Michael Healander, Airspace Link is one of the few FAA Approved UAS Service Suppliers of the Low Altitude Authorization & Notification Capability (LAANC). Airspace Link's cloud-based platform, built on top of Esri GIS technology, provides the digital infrastructure required to support the safe use of recreational and commercial drones in communities at scale, supporting the growth of drone operations, drone service providers, drone manufacturers, package delivery, and air taxi deployment in the future.
Visit https://airspacelink.com/ to learn more and stay up to date on the latest innovations in this space.
Casie Ocana
Jake Serwer
The Lone Star Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Center of Excellence & Innovation (LSUASC) is one of seven Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) UAS test sites in the United States. The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents established Lone Star UAS in the Fall of 2013 as a research center at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. LSUASC is a global partnership for research, development, testing, and evaluation of UAS technologies across educational, public, and commercial agency interests. Lone Star UAS also provides an economic stimulus to attract related industry partners to Texas and informs governing agencies regarding UAS operations in the National Airspace System. LSUASC supports the aeronautical research needs of research institutions, private-sector service providers, non-profit corporations, and local, state, and federal agencies.
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The fight for fiscal autonomy
August 09, 2022 00:15 ISTThe erosion of fiscal autonomy does not bode well for our federal structure and will thwart the growth of developed States
In a recent debate between Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Opposition MPs on price rise, Ms. Sitharaman said the States should do more, ignoring the fact that the reduced fiscal autonomy of the States gives them little leeway to do much. Similarly, the increasing reliance of the Union government on indirect taxes such as the GST has directly contributed to price rise and inequality. But despite reduced fiscal autonomy, States such as Tamil Nadu and Kerala have contained price rise and inflation through targeted interventions.
Growing inequality
Adam Smith had argued that taxation per se is not bad, but should follow the principles of fairness. Fairness, in taxation, should be compatible with taxpayers’ conditions, including their ability to pay in line with their personal and family needs. However, the Union government’s increasing dependence on indirect taxes has removed any ‘fairness’ in taxation. The share of indirect taxes of the gross tax revenue in FY2019 increased by up to 50% compared to 43% in FY2011. Compare this with the OECD countries, where indirect taxes on average do not contribute to more than 33% of their tax revenue. Indirect taxes are regressive because they tax both the rich and the poor equally.
The poor get taxed a higher proportion of their income compared to the rich. For example, Indians on average spend 22% of their income on fuel, the highest in the world. Also, Union tax on diesel has increased by 800% since 2014, which, after recent reductions, stands at 300%. While indirect taxes have increased, direct taxes such as corporate tax have been reduced from 35% to 22%, leading to a loss of about ₹2 lakh crore to the exchequer. This over-reliance on indirect taxes not only hinders growth by thwarting demand, but can also lead to high inflation and high inequality, which again inhibit growth.
The reason for high inflation in India lies in the extremely high CPI index for food (over 15% in the recent past). Instead of making efforts to lower food prices, the Union government, via GST, increased taxation on basic food items such as rice and milk.
It is not a mere coincidence that India’s increasing reliance on indirect taxes has coincided with rising inequality and lower growth. Over recent years, wealth has remained concentrated in the top echelons of society. According to the World Inequality Report 2022 report, the top 1% of India’s richest held 22% of the total national income as of 2021 and the top 10% owned 57% of the income. The report also showed that India is one of the most unequal countries in the world. Furthermore, the World Poverty Clock identifies India as home to the second highest number of extremely poor people.
Tamil Nadu’s performance
Inflation, and predominantly rural inflation, has touched double digits in some States. Tamil Nadu and Kerala have been able to buck the trend of high inequality and inflation. To understand the low inflation rates in Tamil Nadu, one has to look at how inflation is calculated. Inflation is based on weighted average of components such as transport and food, which are given a weightage ranging from 6% to 10% basis points. Due to Tamil Nadu’s efficient Public Distribution System and welfare schemes such as free bus travel for women, inflation or price rise has been negated to a greater extent. Apart from low inflation, Tamil Nadu and Kerala also occupy a leading position on several socio-economic indicators such as graduate enrolment ratio and female participation in the labour force. This was possible because these States had a head start in launching socio-economic programmes. It is the state that mostly implements schemes and provides basic necessities to the citizens. It is therefore the state which can improve the lives of citizens.
But States require fiscal autonomy to implement these programmes. There has been a substantial erosion in Tamil Nadu’s fiscal autonomy in the last few years. While a developed State such as Tamil Nadu gets only 30 paisa in return for every rupee it contributes to the Union, States such as Uttar Pradesh and Bihar get ₹2 to ₹3 for every rupee contributed. Arbitrary increases on cess and surcharge, which are non-divisible with States, have further reduced the individual States’ fiscal resources. The share of cesses and surcharges in the gross tax revenue of the Union government has nearly doubled between 2011-12 and 2020-21. Such continuous erosion of fiscal autonomy does not bode well for India’s federal structure and will only thwart the growth of developed States. The Union government should urgently initiate a course correction on its taxation policy and fiscal autonomy.
Salem Dharanidharan is the spokesperson of the DMK and executive coordinator of the Dravidian Professional Forum | https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/the-fight-for-fiscal-autonomy/article65746575.ece/amp/ | 2022-08-08T19:40:18Z | https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/the-fight-for-fiscal-autonomy/article65746575.ece/amp/ | true |
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – A new recent studies ranked Arkansas near the bottom of U.S. states in terms of taking care of the health of children.
A state-by-state analysis by the Annie E. Casey Foundation released Aug. 8 ranked Arkansas 43rd overall in child well-being. The study looked at trends over time.
One of the factors in that ranking was the child health category. Trends here show especially low results for the state with Arkansas earning a 46th ranking in terms of that metric.
Another factor consider was the number of cases of low birth weight, noted as babies born weighing under 5.5 pounds, which the study authors said shows a higher probability for future developmental and health problems.
In 2020, the last year data was available, 9.6% of the births in Arkansas were low birth-weight babies, compared to 8.8% a decade earlier.
Child and teen obesity are increasing in the state, with up to 36% of Arkansans under 17 considered obese, compared to 30% just three years earlier.
The foundation study also shows child and teen deaths now sits at 40 per 100,000, compared to 34 per 100,000 10 years ago. Death by firearms is the leading cause of death for teens, a first for that statistic being a leader.
Anxiety and depression in children are increasing nationally, but the Casey study showed Arkansas with the third-highest increase of all states, with 14.7% of the state’s children suffering anxiety or depression, a 67.4% jump.
Arkansas also came in near the bottom of a WalletHub study released Aug. 8 ranking the best states in which to have a baby.
The study weighed 32 factors, grouped into cost, health care, baby friendliness and family friendliness. Arkansas ranked 45th out the 50 states and District of Columbia.
The worst score for Arkansas was in the health care category, where it ranked at the very bottom. The infant mortality rate in Arkansas was among the lowest scores (the highest rate) in the study at 48th. Only Louisiana, West Virginia and Mississippi ranked lower in this category.
A WalletHub study released last year put Arkansas a low 47 out of 51 for children’s health care. Arkansas ranked near the bottom for children’s access to health care, nutrition, physical activity and obesity, as well as children’s oral health in this study.
The group Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families is calling for changes to improve conditions for children in Arkansas, including a call to extend and enlarge Medicaid eligibility and coverage and lower the restrictions on ARKids First health insurance.
The group is also seeking that SNAP benefits and WIC enrollment restrictions should be eased, as well as changes to what the advocacy group called “harsh policies” in Arkansas cash assistance programs.
The group also is looking for the state to “require scientifically based sex education in schools” and to see changes to improve mental health by prioritizing the basic needs of children, with access to relevant mental health care. | https://www.fox16.com/lifestyle/health/studies-rank-arkansas-poorly-for-childrens-health-families/ | 2022-08-08T19:41:44Z | https://www.fox16.com/lifestyle/health/studies-rank-arkansas-poorly-for-childrens-health-families/ | true |
BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) — The white father and son convicted of murder in Ahmaud Arbery’s fatal shooting after they chased the 25-year-old Black man through a Georgia neighborhood were sentenced Monday to life in prison for committing a federal hate crime.
U.S. District Court Judge Lisa Godbey Wood sentenced Travis McMichael, 36, and his father Greg McMichael, 66, in Brunswick. Both were previously sentenced to life without parole in a state court for Arbery’s murder.
“A young man is dead. Ahmaud Arbery will be forever 25. And what happened a jury found happened because he’s Black,” Wood said.
In February, a federal jury convicted the McMichaels and neighbor William “Roddie” Bryan of violating Arbery’s civil rights, concluding they targeted him because of his race. All three were also found guilty of attempted kidnapping, and the McMichaels were convicted of using guns in the commission of a violent crime.
The McMichaels armed themselves with guns and used a pickup truck to chase Arbery after he ran past their home on Feb. 23, 2020. Bryan joined the pursuit in his own truck and recorded cellphone video of Travis McMichael shooting Arbery with a shotgun. The McMichaels told police they suspected Arbery was a burglar, but investigators determined he was unarmed and had committed no crimes.
Before the two sentencings, Wood heard from members of Arbery’s family. His mother, Wanda Cooper-Jones, said that every day she feels every shot fired at her son.
“It’s so unfair, so unfair, so unfair that he was killed while he was not even committing a crime,” she said.
Greg McMichael addressed the Arbery family, saying their loss was “beyond description.”
“I’m sure my words mean very little to you but I want to assure you I never wanted any of this to happen,” he said. “There was no malice in my heart or my son’s heart that day.”
Outside the courtroom, Cooper-Jones responded to his statement.
“I think he realizes that he made some horrible decisions. Unfortunately, his apology doesn’t bring back my son,” she said.
Travis McMichael declined to address the court, but his attorney, Amy Lee Copeland, said her client had no convictions before Arbery’s slaying and had served in the U.S. Coast Guard. She said a lighter sentence would be more consistent with what similarly charged defendants have received in other cases, noting that the officer who killed George Floyd in Minneapolis, Derek Chauvin, got 21 years in prison for violating Floyd’s civil rights, though he was not charged with targeting Floyd because of his race.
Greg McMichael’s attorney, A.J. Balbo, also cited the Chauvin sentence as well as his client’s age and health problems, which he said include a stroke and depression.
Prosecutor Bobbi Bernstein said Chauvin at least had some legitimate authority to engage Floyd initially.
“Greg McMichael had absolutely no legitimate reason to run inside and get a gun and chase after a young man who was doing nothing other than running down the road,” Bernstein said.
Arbery’s killing became part of a larger national reckoning over racial injustice and killings of unarmed Black people including Floyd and Breonna Taylor in Kentucky. Those two cases also resulted in the Justice Department bringing federal charges.
“The evidence we presented at trial proved … what so many people felt in their hearts when they watched the video of Ahmaud’s tragic and unnecessary death: This would have never happened if he had been white,” Christopher Perras, another prosecutor, said Monday.
A state Superior Court judge imposed life sentences for the McMichaels and Bryan in January for Arbery’s murder, with both McMichaels denied any chance of parole. Bryan had a sentencing hearing scheduled later Monday in the federal case.
All three defendants have remained jailed in coastal Glynn County, in the custody of U.S. marshals, while awaiting sentencing after their federal convictions in January.
Because they were first charged and convicted of murder in a state court, protocol would have them turned them over to the Georgia Department of Corrections to serve their life terms in a state prison.
In court filings last week, both Travis and Greg McMichael asked the judge to instead divert them to a federal prison, saying they won’t be safe in a Georgia prison system that’s the subject of a U.S. Justice Department investigation focused on violence between inmates.
Copeland said during Monday’s hearing for Travis McMichael that her client has received hundreds of threats that he will be killed as soon as he arrives at state prison and that his photo has been circulated there on illegal phones.
“I am concerned your honor that my client effectively faces a back door death penalty,” she said, adding that “retribution and revenge” were not sentencing factors, even for a defendant who is “publicly reviled.”
Arbery’s father, Marcus Arbery Sr., said Travis McMichael had shown his son no mercy and deserved to “rot” in state prison.
“You killed him because he was a Black man and you hate Black people,” he said. “You deserve no mercy.”
Wood said she didn’t have the authority to order the state to relinquish custody of Travis McMichael to the Federal Bureau of Prisons, but also wasn’t inclined to do so in his case. She also declined to keep Greg McMichael in federal custody.
During the February hate crimes trial, prosecutors fortified their case that Arbery’s killing was motivated by racism by showing the jury roughly two dozen text messages and social media posts in which Travis McMichael and Bryan used racist slurs and made disparaging comments about Black people.
Defense attorneys for the three men argued the McMichaels and Bryan didn’t pursue Arbery because of his race but acted on an earnest — though erroneous — suspicion that Arbery had committed crimes in their neighborhood. | https://who13.com/news/3-guilty-of-killing-ahmaud-arbery-face-hate-crime-sentencing/ | 2022-08-08T19:44:32Z | https://who13.com/news/3-guilty-of-killing-ahmaud-arbery-face-hate-crime-sentencing/ | true |
MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
6-9-3-8
(six, nine, three, eight)
MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
6-9-3-8
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Bird, Fowles among best WNBA players of all time originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago
Over the decades, the WNBA has seen some remarkable talent across the country.
Since the league was founded in 1996, the women’s game has significantly evolved and expanded.
The completion of the 2022 WNBA season will mark the end of two iconic players’ careers: Sue Bird of the Seattle Storm and Sylvia Fowles of the Minnesota Lynx. The two legends are set to face off on Friday, Aug. 12.
Ahead of the matchup, let’s take a look at the greatest WNBA players of all time:
Sue Bird
Current team: Seattle Storm | Position: Forward | Career: 2002-2016
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Sue Bird's decorated career is coming to a close after the 2022 WNBA season.
Considered one of the greatest players in history, the 41-year-old is the only WNBA player to win titles in three separate decades. She is also the all-time assists leader with 3,161 and sits in third place for assists per game with 5.6.
Bird has won four WNBA championships (2004, 2010, 2018, 2020) and was named an All-Star 13 times. She was also USA Basketball Female Athlete of the Year in 2021.
Bird became the WNBA's leader in career wins with 324 in June.
Sylvia Fowles
Current team: Minnesota Lynx | Position: Center | Career: 2008-2022
Sylvia Fowles set the WNBA record for most career double-doubles in 2019 and continues to add to her total with eight this season alone.
The two-time WNBA champion also owns the records for most career rebounds (3,974) and single-season rebounds (404). She also has the highest career field goal percentage at 60%.
The 36-year-old announced the 2022 season will mark the end of her career.
Diana Taurasi
Current team: Pheonix Mercury | Position: Guard | Career: 2004-present
Diana Taurasi is one of the most consistent offensive players in the game.
The 40-year-old is a three-time WNBA champion (2007, 2009, 2014) and holds the record for the highest single-season scoring average at 25.3 points per game in the 2006 season.
Tamika Catchings
Team: Indiana Fever | Position: Forward | Career: 2002-2016
Before Tamika Catchings retired in 2016, she had a very strong all-around game.
She is the only player in the WNBA to finish a season in the top 10 in points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks, which she did twice.
The 43-year-old became a WNBA champion in 2012 and won Finals MVP that year.
Maya Moore
Current team: Minnesota Lynx | Position: Forward | Career: 2011-present
Maya Moore has had an illustrious career thus far. She is a four-time WNBA champion (2011, 2013, 2015, 2017) and was named Finals MVP in 2013.
The 33-year-old went on sabbatical in 2019 to focus on reform in the American justice system.
Lisa Leslie
Team: Los Angeles Sparks | Position: Center | Career: 1997-2009
Lisa Leslie is a two-time WNBA champion (2001, 2002) and won Finals MVP both of those years. Leslie is also a four-time Olympic gold medalist.
The 50-year-old was inducted into both the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame in 2015.
Tina Thompson
Team: Houston Comets, Los Angeles Sparks, Seatle Storm | Position: Forward | Career: 1997-2013
Tina Thompson, a four-time WNBA champion, was one of the most difficult players to defend as she was very strong and physical.
The 47-year-old was the WNBA's all-time leading scorer until 2017, and as of 2019, she ranks second in WNBA history behind Taurasi.
Lauren Jackson
Team: Seattle Storm | Position: Forward | Career: 2001-2012
Lauren Jackson is one of the top WNBA players when it comes to playing games, minutes played, field goals, three-point shots, and turnover percentage.
The 41-year-old is a two-time WNBA champion (2004, 2010)
Jackson was inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame in 2020 and the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2021.
Sheryl Swoopes
Teams: Tulsa Shock, Seattle Storm, Houston Comets | Position: Guard | Career: 1997-2011
Sheryl Swoopes was the first player to be signed in the WNBA.
The 51-year-old was one of the best defensive players, becoming the first player in WNBA and NBA history to win three MVP awards and three Defensive Player of the Year awards.
The four-time WNBA champion was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2016 and the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame in 2017.
Cynthia Cooper
Team: Houston Comets | Position: Guard | Career: 1997-2003
Cynthia Cooper is one of the greatest scorers in the WNBA.
The 59-year-old won the first ever MVP, finals MVP, and championship in WNBA history in 1997 and holds the record for most Finals MVPs with four.
Cooper was inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame in 2009 and the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2010.
Candace Parker
Team: Chicago Sky | Position: Forward | Career: 2008-present
Candace Parker is a two-time WNBA champion (2016, 2021) and was voted Finals MVP in 2016.
The 36-year-old was the first player to win the Rookie of the Year and the Most Valuable Player awards in the same season (2008).
In June 2008, she also became the second player to dunk in a WNBA game. | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/sports/who-are-the-best-wnba-players-of-all-time/3329296/ | 2022-08-08T19:50:04Z | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/sports/who-are-the-best-wnba-players-of-all-time/3329296/ | true |
Bangladesh's export of readymade garment (RMG) products to the US market has increased by 60.30 per cent in July, the first month of this fiscal year than the previous month of June of last FY.
In July, the country's RMG exporters have exported products of US$1.89 billion to the US market, according to the statement of the US Department of Commerce's Office of Textiles and Apparel (OTEXA) data source.
As per the OTEXA data for the month of June, our export to the US market has increased by more than 60 per cent.
But you have to understand that these orders were placed in May when the global situation was not as volatile as now. We have been pointing to the fact that this growth is just a short term phenomena, not a sustainable one and we are already getting an impression from the global brands and buyers in favor of that. The revenge shopping which popped up among the US customers have already been declining, said Mohiuddin Rubel, Director of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA).
He said that you are well aware of the fact that due to the aftermath of Covid-19 and geopolitical crisis, global trade and economy is going through a dire situation right now. High fuel price and shortage of supply is portraying a negative impact on the global scenario.
Sources said that since we operate in the global market, our industry has also been affected by this. Price of Yarn increased by 62 per cent in last 1.5 year, Freight cost increased by 500 per cent, Dyes, Chemical cost increased by almost 60 per cent, Minimum wages increased by 7.5 per cent in the beginning of the last year, and as a result our Average production cost has been increased by 40 per cent to 45 per cent in last 5 year. Along with that, productivity and efficiency is a major concern for us. Average productivity in Bangladesh is around 45 per cent, while productivity in Vietnam is 55 per cent and in Turkey around 70 per cent.
Rubel said in this crisis situation, entrepreneurs are getting back up support from their respective governments which is helping them to stay afloat. We also want some kind of policy support from our Government. This industry has always been blessed by Government support and we are grateful for that. Like before, we can only overcome this difficult situation through collaboration and supportive measures.
"Meanwhile, we manufacturers are also trying to overcome the vulnerabilities like product and market overconcentration, absence in the niche market, improvement of backward linkage industries etc. We are trying to remain competitive by minimizing the cost and increasing our efficiency and productivity," he said.
According to OTEXA, Bangladesh has long been the third largest garment exporter in the US market. Last year, Bangladesh reached a new milestone in the export of manufactured garments to the US market. In the outgoing fiscal year 2021-22, the country exported ready-made garments worth $ 9 billion, which is Tk 84,198 crore in local Taka. This export is 51.57 per cent more than last fiscal year 2020-21. In that fiscal year, the United States exported $5.94 billion worth of clothing.
Due to the good growth in the US market, at the fiscal year 2021-22, the total export of ready-made garments was worth Tk 4,261 crore. In this case, the growth has been 35.47 per cent. Apparel exports were worth $3,145 million in the fiscal year 2020-21.
Even after the war with Ukraine, the export of clothing to the Russian market has not decreased much. In the last fiscal year, Russia exported $58 billion worth of garments. The previous fiscal year's exports were worth $ 59 billion.
Mohammad Hatem, first vice-president of BKMEA, an association of knitwear manufacturers, said, "We think the demand for ready-made garments in Bangladesh for US buyers will continue to grow." According to our estimates, the country's export growth will be more than 25 per cent this year.
"There are a lot of orders in the factories," Hatem said. Entrepreneurs are able to charge a little more than before for that. Hopefully, in the coming months, net garment exports will grow by more than 20 percent.
However, he noted that exporters were not relieved by the volatile yarn prices.
Shahidullah Azim, vice-president of BGMEA, said, a lot of orders are coming from US brands and buyers. The United States has a lot of orders until next June-July. If there is no new problem, we expect the country to have this high growth in exports."
Meanwhile, the United States has always been a big market for Bangladeshi clothing. After the collapse of Rana Plaza in 2013, the working environment of the garment factory. Exports to the market decreased when the question arose. The situation began to change in 2019 due to the trade war between China and the United States. Bangladesh has also made great progress in improving the working environment of the factory. | https://www.observerbd.com/news.php?id=378510 | 2022-08-08T19:50:33Z | https://www.observerbd.com/news.php?id=378510 | false |
(Bloomberg) — The House Democrats who had threatened to block President Joe Biden’s tax and climate plan unless it also expanded the deduction for state and local taxes are now signaling they’ll back the legislation when it comes up for a vote later this week.
Representatives Josh Gottheimer, Tom Suozzi and Mikie Sherrill, who have led efforts for months to include an increase to the $10,000 cap on deductions for state and local tax, or SALT, said they will vote for the tax and climate bill passed by the Senate on Sunday even though it doesn’t address the write-off. | https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/salt-expansion-dreams-die-biden-tax-bill-heads-house | 2022-08-08T19:51:52Z | https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/salt-expansion-dreams-die-biden-tax-bill-heads-house | true |
242 victims of violent crime in Kansas to receive compensation
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Kansas Crime Victims Compensation Board announced it has awarded financial support to 242 victims of violent crime at its July meeting.
According to the Attorney General’s office, compensation was awarded in 134 new cases while additional expenses were paid in 108 previously submitted cases. The awards totaled $188,475.92.
The Crime Victims Compensation program was established in 1978 to help victims of violent crime pay for their unexpected expenses such as medical treatment, mental health counseling, lost wages, dependent support, and funeral expenses.
The state’s Crime Victims Compensation Board is responsible for determining which claims are eligible for payment and how much money is awarded to each claimant. Awards are limited to a maximum amount of $25,000.
A portion of assessed court costs and fines, inmate wages, parole fees and restitution paid by convicted offenders provides funding to the program.
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ATLANTA, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Selected among five outstanding regional finalists from Boys & Girls Clubs of America-affiliated military Youth Centers across the country and overseas, Ahsha B., of Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base has been named the 2022 National Military Youth of the Year by Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
During the annual Washington, D.C., celebration, emceed by American sports commentator and Boys & Girls Clubs of America supporter, Lewis Johnson, Ahsha was rewarded a $20,000 scholarship to support her future educational endeavors. This is in addition to the $22,500 in college scholarships already awarded to her at the state and regional levels of the Military Youth of the Year Program.
"For 30 years, we are honored to support military-connected youth, providing safe spaces, positive mentors and life-enhancing programs to help young people learn, grow and thrive," said Jim Clark, president & CEO, Boys & Girls Clubs of America. "We are extremely proud of Ahsha and her achievements as we champion great futures for young people across the nation."
After a move from Virginia to rural Georgia, Ahsha's parents encouraged her to join the Military base's Youth Center. She was less than thrilled.
"The first time I attended the Kings Bay Teen Center in January 2019, I did so begrudgingly," Ahsha said. "I had no clue what to expect."
Within two weeks of the program, a Youth Center staff member encouraged Ahsha to audition for a talent program through the Youth Center. She had the opportunity to perform an original spoken word piece and perform alongside a spoken word artist. In the same year, she was nominated as Boys & Girls Clubs of America's East Coast National UPS Road Code Ambassador, which provided the opportunity to conduct safe driving workshops for teens. After these two major leadership milestones, Ahsha had the confidence to launch a podcast for teens at Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base, connecting directly with her peers.
"Immediately I began to build friendships and realized that this was not just a 'program," Ahsha said. "It was a place of growth and opportunity where I could be surrounded by people willing to invest in my success."
Ahsha's list of achievements has only grown since, becoming a member of several Club committees, locally and nationally. Perhaps the most profound experience for her so far has been participating in the 'Whatever it Takes to Fight for your Voice' series, which connected her with other young people of color.
"My experiences have shown me that the only limitations I have are the ones I place upon myself," Ahsha said. "Through these opportunities, I have been surrounded by successful teens of color and other ethnicities, who have shown me the importance of not allowing others to define my limitations by the color of my skin. Seeing all these confident and successful teens made me become more confident in who I was as a person and revitalized the pride I feel for my culture, my unique gifts and talents."
National Military Youth of the Year is a component of Boys & Girls Clubs of America's National Youth of the Year recognition program for Club and Youth Center members. On October 13, Ahsha will join five finalists in Los Angeles for the National Youth of the Year celebration to contend for the National Youth of the Year title. If named the National Youth of the Year, Ahsha will receive an additional $50,000 scholarship, a brand-new Toyota Corolla and the opportunity to serve as a spokesperson for Boys & Girls Clubs of America representing 4.3 million Club and Youth Center kids and teens.
For 75 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of America has recognized young people in its Youth of the Year premiere youth leadership program, honoring extraordinary young people in their achievements in leadership, service, academic excellence and dedication to living a healthy lifestyle.
Toyota and Kohl's are the Signature Sponsors of Youth of the Year, sharing a dedication to America's youth. Toyota is committed to partnering with Boys & Girls Clubs of America to ensure local Boys & Girls Clubs and BGCA-affiliated Military Youth Centers provide life-enhancing opportunities for kids and teens to explore, develop and apply the essential skills they need to be successful in life and work; and Kohl's is committed to partnering with Boys & Girls Clubs of America to ensure local Clubs and Youth Centers provide staff training and curriculum updates focused on trauma-informed care, building practices kids and teens will need to build great futures.
As the Lead Sponsor of Youth of the Year, Mondelēz International, will engage with local Clubs and Youth Centers year-round to help foster a new generation of leaders prepared to live in and lead a diverse global economy.
For more information about Youth of the Year, visit www.youthoftheyear.org
For 160 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA.org) has provided a safe place for kids and teens to learn and grow. Clubs offer caring adult mentors, fun and friendship, and high-impact youth development programs on a daily basis during critical non-school hours. Boys & Girls Clubs programming promotes academic success, good character and leadership, and healthy lifestyles. More than 4,900 Clubs serve over 4.3 million young people through Club membership and community outreach. Clubs are located in cities, towns, public housing and on Native lands throughout the country, and serve military families in BGCA-affiliated Youth Centers on U.S. military installations worldwide. National headquarters are located in Atlanta. Learn more about Boys & Girls Clubs of America on Facebook and Twitter.
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Roger E. Mosley, an actor notably known for starring in the 1980s hit show "Magnum, P.I.," has died. He was 83.
According to CNN and Variety, his daughter Ch-a Mosley confirmed his death Sunday on Facebook.
"We could never mourn such an amazing man," she said in a tribute post. "He would HATE any crying done in his name. It is time to celebrate the legacy he left for us all. I love you, daddy. You loved me too. My heart is heavy, but I am strong. I will care for mommy, your love of almost 60 years. You raised me well, and she is in good hands. Rest easy."
In a Facebook post on Saturday, she said her father had sustained injuries in a car wreck last week that left him paralyzed from the shoulders down.
No further details about the crash were available, the news outlets reported.
Mosley played helicopter pilot Theodore “T.C.” Calvin in 158 episodes of the CBS television series alongside Tom Selleck in "Magnum, P.I.," Variety reported.
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Phase 1 Tarlatamab Study Showed Encouraging Antitumor Activity With Median Duration of Response of 13 Months in Small Cell Lung Cancer
No Approved Treatment Options Available to Patients in Third-line Setting
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Amgen (NASDAQ: AMGN) today announced new data from the DeLLphi300 clinical trial, a Phase 1 dose exploration and expansion study evaluating the safety and efficacy of investigational tarlatamab, a potential first-in-class half-life extended bispecific T-cell engager (HLE BiTE®) molecule targeting delta-like ligand 3 (DLL3), in small cell lung cancer (SCLC). Updated data from the ongoing Phase 1 study were presented at the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC) 2022 World Conference on Lung Cancer (WCLC) in Vienna, Austria.
Based on these data, a potentially registrational Phase 2 study of tarlatamab in the third-line treatment of SCLC is currently enrolling patients. Additional studies investigating tarlatamab are underway, including DeLLphi-303, a Phase 1b study testing tarlatamab in combination with standard of care in first-line SCLC and a Phase 1b study in de novo or treatment-emergent neuroendocrine prostate cancer.
About Tarlatamab
Tarlatamab is an investigational potential first-in-class half-life extended bispecific T-cell engager (BiTE) molecule that is uniquely designed to target delta-like ligand 3 (DLL3) in neuroendocrine cancers, such as small cell lung cancer (SCLC) and neuroendocrine prostate cancer – both of which have high unmet medical needs.1,2 DLL3 is highly upregulated on the cell surface of neuroendocrine tumors and rarely expressed on nonmalignant cells, making it a novel target for investigating a BiTE immuno-oncology molecule.2,3,4
Tarlatamab is being investigated in multiple studies, including DeLLphi-301, a potentially registrational Phase 2 study in relapsed/refractory SCLC; DeLLphi-303, a Phase 1b study testing tarlatamab in combination with standard of care therapies in first-line SCLC; DeLLphi-302, a Phase 1b combination study with AMG 404 in second-line or later SCLC; and DeLLpro-300, a Phase 1b study in de novo or treatment-emergent neuroendocrine prostate cancer.
About Small Cell Lung Cancer
Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) is a particularly aggressive form of the disease that accounts for about 10% to 15% of all lung cancers.5 SCLC tends to spread faster than NSCLC, with nearly 70% of people with SCLC having metastatic disease at the time of diagnosis.5
The five-year survival rate for advanced SCLC remains low at 3% and unfortunately treatment options have not changed much in several decades.6,7 Delta-like ligand 3 (DLL3) is an emerging treatment target that is expressed in greater than 80% of SCLC tumors with minimal expression in normal cells.8
About BiTE® Technology
BiTE® (bispecific T-cell engager) technology is a targeted immuno-oncology platform that is designed to engage patient's own T cells to any tumor-specific antigen, activating the cytotoxic potential of T cells to eliminate detectable cancer. The BiTE immuno-oncology platform has the potential to treat different tumor types through tumor-specific antigens.
The BiTE platform has a goal of leading to off-the-shelf solutions, which have the potential to make innovative T-cell treatment available to all providers when their patients need it. Amgen is advancing a number of BiTE molecules across a broad range of hematologic malignancies and solid tumors, further investigating BiTE technology with the goal of enhancing patient experience and therapeutic potential.
To learn more about BiTE® technology, visit www.AmgenBiTETechnology.com.
About Amgen Oncology
At Amgen Oncology, our mission to serve patients drives all that we do. That's why we're relentlessly focused on accelerating the delivery of medicines that have the potential to empower all angles of care and transform lives of people with cancer.
For the last four decades, we have been dedicated to discovering the firsts that matter in oncology and to finding ways to reduce the burden of cancer. Building on our heritage, Amgen continues to advance the largest pipeline in the Company's history, moving with great speed to advance those innovations for the patients who need them.
For more information, follow us on www.twitter.com/amgenoncology.
About Amgen
Amgen is committed to unlocking the potential of biology for patients suffering from serious illnesses by discovering, developing, manufacturing and delivering innovative human therapeutics. This approach begins by using tools like advanced human genetics to unravel the complexities of disease and understand the fundamentals of human biology.
Amgen focuses on areas of high unmet medical need and leverages its expertise to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people's lives. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen has grown to be one of the world's leading independent biotechnology companies, has reached millions of patients around the world and is developing a pipeline of medicines with breakaway potential.
Amgen is one of the 30 companies that comprise the Dow Jones Industrial Average and is also part of the Nasdaq-100 index. In 2021, Amgen was named one of the 25 World's Best Workplaces™ by Fortune and Great Place to Work™ and one of the 100 most sustainable companies in the world by Barron's.
For more information, visit www.amgen.com and follow us on www.twitter.com/amgen.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements that are based on the current expectations and beliefs of Amgen. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements, including any statements on the outcome, benefits and synergies of collaborations, or potential collaborations, with any other company (including BeiGene, Ltd., Kyowa-Kirin Co., Ltd., or any collaboration to manufacture therapeutic antibodies against COVID-19), the performance of Otezla® (apremilast) (including anticipated Otezla sales growth and the timing of non-GAAP EPS accretion), the Five Prime Therapeutics, Inc. acquisition, or the Teneobio, Inc. acquisition, or the recently announced proposed acquisition of ChemoCentryx, Inc., as well as estimates of revenues, operating margins, capital expenditures, cash, other financial metrics, expected legal, arbitration, political, regulatory or clinical results or practices, customer and prescriber patterns or practices, reimbursement activities and outcomes, effects of pandemics or other widespread health problems such as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic on our business, and other such estimates and results. Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, including those discussed below and more fully described in the Securities and Exchange Commission reports filed by Amgen, including our most recent annual report on Form 10-K and any subsequent periodic reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K. Unless otherwise noted, Amgen is providing this information as of the date of this news release and does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this document as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed and actual results may differ materially from those we project. Discovery or identification of new product candidates or development of new indications for existing products cannot be guaranteed and movement from concept to product is uncertain; consequently, there can be no guarantee that any particular product candidate or development of a new indication for an existing product will be successful and become a commercial product. Further, preclinical results do not guarantee safe and effective performance of product candidates in humans. The complexity of the human body cannot be perfectly, or sometimes, even adequately modeled by computer or cell culture systems or animal models. The length of time that it takes for us to complete clinical trials and obtain regulatory approval for product marketing has in the past varied and we expect similar variability in the future. Even when clinical trials are successful, regulatory authorities may question the sufficiency for approval of the trial endpoints we have selected. We develop product candidates internally and through licensing collaborations, partnerships and joint ventures. Product candidates that are derived from relationships may be subject to disputes between the parties or may prove to be not as effective or as safe as we may have believed at the time of entering into such relationship. Also, we or others could identify safety, side effects or manufacturing problems with our products, including our devices, after they are on the market.
Our results may be affected by our ability to successfully market both new and existing products domestically and internationally, clinical and regulatory developments involving current and future products, sales growth of recently launched products, competition from other products including biosimilars, difficulties or delays in manufacturing our products and global economic conditions. In addition, sales of our products are affected by pricing pressure, political and public scrutiny and reimbursement policies imposed by third-party payers, including governments, private insurance plans and managed care providers and may be affected by regulatory, clinical and guideline developments and domestic and international trends toward managed care and healthcare cost containment. Furthermore, our research, testing, pricing, marketing and other operations are subject to extensive regulation by domestic and foreign government regulatory authorities. Our business may be impacted by government investigations, litigation and product liability claims. In addition, our business may be impacted by the adoption of new tax legislation or exposure to additional tax liabilities. If we fail to meet the compliance obligations in the corporate integrity agreement between us and the U.S. government, we could become subject to significant sanctions. Further, while we routinely obtain patents for our products and technology, the protection offered by our patents and patent applications may be challenged, invalidated or circumvented by our competitors, or we may fail to prevail in present and future intellectual property litigation. We perform a substantial amount of our commercial manufacturing activities at a few key facilities, including in Puerto Rico, and also depend on third parties for a portion of our manufacturing activities, and limits on supply may constrain sales of certain of our current products and product candidate development. An outbreak of disease or similar public health threat, such as COVID-19, and the public and governmental effort to mitigate against the spread of such disease, could have a significant adverse effect on the supply of materials for our manufacturing activities, the distribution of our products, the commercialization of our product candidates, and our clinical trial operations, and any such events may have a material adverse effect on our product development, product sales, business and results of operations. We rely on collaborations with third parties for the development of some of our product candidates and for the commercialization and sales of some of our commercial products. In addition, we compete with other companies with respect to many of our marketed products as well as for the discovery and development of new products. Further, some raw materials, medical devices and component parts for our products are supplied by sole third-party suppliers. Certain of our distributors, customers and payers have substantial purchasing leverage in their dealings with us. The discovery of significant problems with a product similar to one of our products that implicate an entire class of products could have a material adverse effect on sales of the affected products and on our business and results of operations. Our efforts to collaborate with or acquire other companies, products or technology, and to integrate the operations of companies or to support the products or technology we have acquired, may not be successful. A breakdown, cyberattack or information security breach could compromise the confidentiality, integrity and availability of our systems and our data. Our stock price is volatile and may be affected by a number of events. Our business and operations may be negatively affected by the failure, or perceived failure, of achieving our environmental, social and governance objectives. The effects of global climate change and related natural disasters could negatively affect our business and operations. Global economic conditions may magnify certain risks that affect our business. Our business performance could affect or limit the ability of our Board of Directors to declare a dividend or our ability to pay a dividend or repurchase our common stock. We may not be able to access the capital and credit markets on terms that are favorable to us, or at all.
The scientific information discussed in this news release related to our product candidates is preliminary and investigative. Such product candidates are not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and no conclusions can or should be drawn regarding the safety or effectiveness of the product candidates. Further, any scientific information discussed in this news release relating to new indications for our products is preliminary and investigative and is not part of the labeling approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the products. The products are not approved for the investigational use(s) discussed in this news release, and no conclusions can or should be drawn regarding the safety or effectiveness of the products for these uses.
CONTACT: Amgen, Thousand Oaks
Megan Fox, 805-447-1423 (media)
Jessica Akopyan, 805-440-5721 (media)
Arvind Sood, 805-447-1060 (investors)
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Missouri Lottery's "Pick 3 Midday" game were:
0-5-9
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Missouri Lottery's "Pick 3 Midday" game were:
0-5-9
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Rising temperatures are causing more sea turtles to be female
MIAMI, Fla. (WSVN) – Climate change impacts our whole ecosystem, even down to sea turtles which have existed on Earth for more than 100 million years.
Experts say more sea turtles in Florida and Australia are being born female.
Recent hotter summers have led to warmer sand on the beaches, and the temperatures of the developing eggs determine the sex of sea turtles.
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, a sea turtle egg that incubates above 88.8 degrees Fahrenheit will have female hatchlings.
Over the past four summers, biologists have seen more female sea turtle hatchlings and far fewer male sea turtle hatchlings, a manager at Turtle Hospital in the Florida Keys said.
Without the males, there would eventually be no more baby turtles at all. Without sea turtles, the natural order of the marine ecosystem would be entirely disrupted.
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Actor, singer Olivia Newton-John dies at age 73
(Gray News) - Singer and actor Olivia Newton-John, who starred in the film “Grease” and had several hit songs over her career, has died at the age of 73, her official Facebook page announced Monday.
Her husband, John Easterling, said in the post that she passed away peacefully at her ranch in Southern California, surrounded by family and friends.
“Olivia has been a symbol of triumphs and hope for over 30 years sharing her journey with breast cancer,” he said. “Her healing inspiration and pioneering experience with plant medicine continues with the Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund, dedicated to researching plant medicine and cancer.”
Newton-John had already found success and won a Grammy for her music when the 1978 movie “Grease” made her a superstar. Along with the film, the soundtrack featuring several songs she performed also became a huge hit.
Selling more than 100 million albums in her lifetime, she had several No. 1 hits, including “Physical,” and won four Grammys, her official site states.
She is survived by her husband; daughter Chloe Lattanzi; sister Sarah Newton-John; brother Toby Newton-John; nieces and nephews Tottie, Fiona and Brett Goldsmith; Emerson, Charlie, Zac, Jeremy, Randall, and Pierz Newton-John; Jude Newton-Stock, Layla Lee; Kira and Tasha Edelstein; and Brin and Valerie Hall.
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Jackson-Madison County students begin new school year
JACKSON, Tenn. — Many kids got off the bus with backpacks Monday morning excited to begin the new school year.
Rose Hill School Executive Principal Dr. Tiffany Green hopes to send students back to their parents better than when they came in.
“Our first and most important goal is to protect and then educate,” Dr. Green said. “So we’re going to protect our students. We’re going to make sure that they are fed, we’re going to make sure that they are loved. We’re going to make sure that they feel that they are safe here and then we’re going to educate them.”
Teachers say the first day of school is mostly to set procedures and create a structured system for the year. They say its also important to capture the students’ attention with something fun to set the tone for the new school year.
“These kids that they don’t do so well in their regular classes, they look forward to coming to choir or band and they get to work with other kids,” said Rose Hill Chorus Teacher Jared Heldenbrand. “And a lot of them, they’re really not ones that you might peg to speak out in front of a crowd and give a speech, but they’ll be first in line to audition for a solo and to get to experience, you know, the spotlight is not something that they’re used to but something that helps them grow a lot more comfortable with being outspoken and proud of who they are, and proud of something that they can do.”
Plus, teachers and students are excited that this school year is beginning more normal than the past few.
Teachers reflected on what was accomplished during COVID and are now focusing on how they can push the curriculum forward.
“We got to start our ensembles back, we had choir for the first year, band for the first year,” Heldenbrand said. “And so, you know, we got a lot of people in and we were making a lot of good progress, but we really set the stage for what we get to build on this year. Now we have our band, has almost 70 students in it. Our choir has almost, about 55 students in it. And I think this year we’re going to really see them skyrocket as far as what they’re able to do.”
“We are hoping that we’re going to have as normal of a school year as possible, that our students are going to be able to get back to the normalcy of being together,” Dr. Green said. “Competing, learning, enjoying school just like they remembered it prior to COVID.”
Dr. Green says they are “Rose Hill ready,” meaning they are ready to learn, compete in the athletic realm, excel in the arts, and be the best they can be.
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Swamp Rabbits Announce 2022-23 Promotional Schedule
August 8, 2022 - ECHL (ECHL) - Greenville Swamp Rabbits News Release
GREENVILLE, SC - The Greenville Swamp Rabbits announced today the clubs 2022-23 Promotional Schedule, featuring 21 unique and engaging themes for the ultimate fan experience.
The Promotional Schedule begins with the 2022 home opener against the Savannah Ghost Pirates, as the Swamp Rabbits host Opening Night presented by Bon Secours on Saturday, October 22, 2022.
In conjunction with the announcement of the Promotional Schedule, the Swamp Rabbits announced that single game tickets for the "BIG 5" promotional games have been release to the public on a limited basis. Tickets are available now at: 'BIG 5' SINGLE GAME TICKETS
Familiar favorite nights make their return for another season, highlighted by the 2022 Teddy Bear Toss presented by Swamp Rabbit Moving on December 10, 2022, Military Appreciation Night presented by Budweiser on January 14, 2023, and Stick It To Cancer Night presented by Bon Secours and Plumbing In Pink on February 17, 2023.
In addition to the classic promotional nights, the Swamp Rabbits have added a number of new game themes including 864 Night, Decade Days, and Wonder Woman in Sports Night.
After a successful introduction of Racing Night in January of the 2021-22 season, the Swamp Rabbits will again rev up their engines to host NASCAR Night on Saturday, January 28, 2023. The night will feature appearances from NASCAR drivers, personalities, and local racing icons.
The complete promotional schedule is below:
OCTOBER
Oct. 22 - Opening Night presented by Bon Secours
Oct. 29 - Marvel Superhero Night
NOVEMBER
Nov. 4 - Out In The Country Night
Nov. 12 - 864 Night
Nov. 13 - STEM Sunday
DECEMBER
Dec. 1 - 80's Night (Decade Days)
Dec. 2 - 90's WWE Night (Decade Days)
Dec. 3 - Y2K Night (Decade Days)
Dec. 10 - Teddy Bear Toss presented by Swamp Rabbit Moving
Dec. 28 - Nickelodeon Paw Patrol Night presented by Noble Dog Hotel
JANUARY
Jan. 14 - Military Appreciation Night presented by Budweiser
Jan. 28 - NASCAR Night
FEBRUARY
Feb. 5 - Stomper's Birthday presented by Big Air Trampoline Park
Feb. 17 - Stick It To Cancer presented by Bon Secours & Plumbing In Pink
MARCH
Mar. 10 - First Responders Night
Mar. 17 - St. Patrick's Day presented by Helacious
Mar. 31 - Wonder Woman In Sports Night
APRIL
Apr. 1 - Sustainability Night
Apr. 7 - Weather Night
Apr. 8 - Tropics Night
Apr. 14 - Fan Appreciation Night
The Swamp Rabbits open the 2022-23 season, presented by Bon Secours, on Saturday, October 22 at 7:05 p.m. as they take on the newest team in the ECHL, the Savannah Ghost Pirates, at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. 2022-23 full and half Season Tickets are on sale now by calling (864)-674-7825 or by visiting SwampRabbits.com.
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Strong loan growth and credit quality
ST. PAUL, Minn., Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, St. Paul-based AgriBank announced financial results for the second quarter of 2022, with strong profitability, credit quality, and liquidity and capital.
Highlights:
- Profitability: Net income remained strong at $365.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022. AgriBank's year-to-date return on assets (ROA) ratio of 51 basis points was above the target of 50 basis points.
- Credit quality: Total loan portfolio credit quality was strong, with 99.5 percent of loans classified as acceptable at June 30, 2022, compared to 98.3 percent at December 31, 2021.
- Liquidity and capital: End-of-the-quarter liquidity was 152 days, well above the regulatory requirement. Capital also remained well above the regulatory minimums and company targets.
"AgriBank's key financial measures remained strong through the second quarter of 2022," said Jeffrey Swanhorst, AgriBank chief executive officer. "Increases in loan volume and credit quality continued to drive strong profitability. Our steady business and financial performance reflects the enduring strength of the Farm Credit lenders we fund as well as that of Farm Credit borrowers, even in the face of economic uncertainty."
Net interest income was $398.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, an increase of $32.6 million, or 8.9 percent, compared to the same period of the prior year. Net interest income increased mainly due to continued increases in both wholesale and retail loan volume, specifically in asset pool programs.
Non-interest income was $52.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, a decrease of $22.0 million, or 29.5 percent, compared to the same period of the prior year. The decline was primarily driven by lower loan prepayment and conversion fees, partially offset by increased mineral income.
Non-interest expense increased $13.1 million, or 16.9 percent, for the six months ended June 30, 2022 compared to the same period of the prior year. The increase was primarily driven by an increase in loan servicing fees related to pool programs.
Total loans were $125.0 billion at June 30, 2022, an increase of $3.0 billion, or 2.5 percent, compared to December 31, 2021. This increase, mainly in AgriBank's wholesale portfolio, was primarily driven by a rise in agribusiness and real estate mortgage volume throughout the AgriBank District, partially offset by declines in production and intermediate-term volume. Agribusiness volume increases were related to growth in capital markets lending at several District Associations, specifically in the grain sector, during the first half of 2022. These increases were partially offset by seasonal repayments of operating lines in the second quarter, which were larger and came later than normal following the spring commodity price run-ups. Additionally, real estate mortgage volume increased at District Associations due to continued demand for lower fixed rates in the first quarter of 2022, prior to the quickly rising rates in the second quarter. Offsetting these increases, production and intermediate-term volume decreased related to seasonal tax-planning growth in December, followed by repayments in January.
AgriBank's credit quality reflects the overall financial strength of District Associations and their underlying portfolios of retail loans. AgriBank's portfolio was composed of 99.5 percent loans classified as acceptable as of June 30, 2022, compared to 98.3 percent at December 31, 2021. Loans classified as acceptable represent the highest-quality assets. The credit quality of AgriBank's retail loan portfolio increased to 95.6 percent classified as acceptable at June 30, 2022, compared to 95.4 percent acceptable at December 31, 2021. The improvement in the acceptable percentage of the retail portfolio was related to loan purchases in several pool programs. Additionally, continued strong net farm income and stable farm sector working capital positively impacted the acceptable percentage.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service (USDA-ERS) released its initial forecast of the U.S. aggregate farm income and financial conditions for 2022 on February 4, 2022 using price and production forecasts from the January 2022 World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report. The initial forecast put 2022 net farm income (NFI) down $5.4 billion, or 4.5 percent, from the $119.1 billion 2021 NFI forecast. If realized at $113.7 billion, the 2022 NFI projection would be the third highest level ever in nominal dollars, trailing only 2021 and 2013. The lower 2022 NFI forecast is largely driven by an expected $15.4 billion, or 56.8 percent, decline in direct government payments paired with a $20.1 billion, or 5.1 percent, increase in total production expenses. These two factors more than offset the $29.3 billion forecasted increase in cash receipts from crop and animal/animal product sales. Rapidly evolving market conditions and geopolitical events since the February 2022 USDA-ERS forecast release will likely result in significant revisions to the USDA-ERS farm finance forecasts in its September 1, 2022 forecast update.
Despite all the challenges and uncertainty in markets the past few years, the U.S. agriculture sector is positioned well in 2022, and farm balance sheets are generally strong. Many factors, including weather, trade, government policy, global agricultural production levels, and pathogenic outbreaks in livestock and poultry, may keep agriculture market volatility elevated for the next 12 months. Implementation of cost-saving technologies, marketing methods and risk management strategies will continue to cause a wide range of results among the respective agricultural producers.
Total capital remained very strong at $6.8 billion as of June 30, 2022, a decrease of $225.8 million compared to December 31, 2021. While net income and net stock issuances positively impacted shareholders' equity, these increases were more than offset by unrealized investment losses, primarily on U.S. treasuries and U.S. government guaranteed mortgage-backed securities, related to the rapid increase in interest rates. AgriBank exceeded all regulatory capital minimum requirements, including additional regulatory buffers.
Cash and investments totaled $21.0 billion and $19.7 billion at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively. AgriBank's end-of-the-period liquidity position represented 152 days coverage of maturing debt obligations, which supports operational demands, and was well above the 90-day minimum established by AgriBank's regulator.
AgriBank is part of the customer-owned, nationwide Farm Credit System. Under Farm Credit's cooperative structure, AgriBank is primarily owned by local Farm Credit Associations, which provide financial products and services to rural communities and agriculture. AgriBank obtains funds and provides funding and financial solutions to those Associations. The AgriBank District covers a 15-state area stretching from Wyoming to Ohio and Minnesota to Arkansas. For more information, please visit www.AgriBank.com.
Any forward-looking statements in this press release are based on current expectations and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Actual results may differ materially from expectations due to a number of risks and uncertainties. More information about these risks and uncertainties is contained in AgriBank's annual report, which is available no later than 75 days following the end of the year. AgriBank undertakes no duty to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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(KTLA) — Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, took to Instagram early Monday morning to roast comedian Pete Davidson.
The former “Saturday Night Live” actor and West’s ex-wife, Kim Kardashian, announced the end of their relationship this past Friday after dating for about 10 months.
Ye, who lives in Hidden Hills, California, mocked the split with a fake New York Times front page reading, “Skete Davidson dead at age 28.”
At the bottom, in very small print, there’s a sentence that fires shots at the Yeezy designer’s former friend, rapper Kid Cudi. “Kid Cudi meant to play funeral but fearful of bottle throwers,” the line read.
This referred to when Cudi stormed off the stage at the Rolling Loud music festival in Miami after fans threw things at him.
The “Donda” rapper and his reality star ex are currently in divorce proceedings. Ye lost the fifth lawyer on the case days ago, according to TMZ.
Ye and Kardashian tied the knot back in 2014. They have four children together: North, Saint, Chicago and Psalm. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/ye-mocks-pete-davidson-after-kim-kardashian-breakup/ | 2022-08-08T20:11:17Z | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/ye-mocks-pete-davidson-after-kim-kardashian-breakup/ | false |
ALBION — Employers need workers and workers need child care.
In an effort to help make the weekly bills for parents a little cheaper, Noble Thrive By 5 pitched a funding request to the Noble County Commissioners Monday in hopes of launching a pilot "tri-share" program.
Jenna Anderson, coordinator for Thrive By 5, Noble County's early childhood education coalition, visited Monday seeking $50,000 in American Rescue Plan funds as seed money to launch the new offering.
Anderson first dropped in with commissioners in mid-June to talk about the coalition and its mission and plant an early ask for the federal funding in the county. Over the past month and a half, the coalition had been fine-tuning a pitch and settled on the prospective tri-share program.
Modeled off a similar program offered in Michigan, the tri-share seeks a three-way sharing partnership to cover the cost of weekly child care for workers.
In such a program, the government provides funding to pick up one-third of the cost, with the employer picking up another third and the employee paying the last third.
In Noble County, where average child care costs run about $150 per week, that would break down to about $50 each from government, employer and employee.
Anderson shared the story of one Noble County government employee who has three kids currently utilizing child care at a cost of about $1,200 per month, more than their monthly home mortgage of about $750 per month. In a tri-share program, that family's child care cost could be reduced by 66%, freeing up $800 monthly for other uses.
Anderson said she's talked with local employers with workers who have numerous enrollees at the local daycare centers and about a half dozen have expressed interest in offering a tri-share match to qualified employees.
Thrive By 5's tri-share program would be income-restricted but with a fairly wide availability. Eligibility would start at 128% of the federal poverty level — anyone under that is eligible for state Child Care and Development Fund vouchers to cover their child care costs — and go up to 300%, an income range that would reasonably cover most Noble County households.
The $50,000 seed money would be enough to fund a tri-share for about 20 children for one year at the county average $150 per week. Anderson said since it's a pilot program she's like to start small and see how it goes before looking at ways to possibly upscale the offering.
Commissioners were concerned about sustainability — America Resuce Plan funds were a one-time disbursement and not a permanent pot — with Anderson noting there could be several revenue streams including state grants, non-profit support or even annual contributions from local governments from tax dollars.
Commissioner Gary Leatherman suggested tax-increment financing districts from the cities and towns, which capture tax revenue from their large industrial employers, might be a notable area to tap for long-term support for such a program since those industries would directly benefit from having more or more reliable workers.
Questions about the tri-share program itself were somewhat limited, as commissioners questioned Anderson about other issues Thrive By 5 is tackling including increasing capacity in the county. New daycare possibilities are on the horizon, Anderson reported, so it's one area Thrive By 5 is attacking, but something like the tri-share works on the affordability issue in local child care.
Commissioners didn't commit Monday yes or no, but Leatherman asked to put the request on the back burner for a few weeks as the county totals up its expected expenditures from its American Rescue Plan funds.
Noble County received $9.2 million from the federal COVID relief package passed by Congressional Democrats and by March had already committed more than $6 million. The county is using chunks of that funding for renovations to the Noble County Courthouse, repairs and a roof replacement at the Noble County Jail and upgrades at the county's south complex off S.R. 9 to make up big-ticket items.
Thrive By 5's request is small beans in comparison, but the commissioners wanted to get an updated accounting of how much they are spending versus how much remains before making a final decision.
(Editor's Note: Steve Garbacz, who filed this report, is a member of Thrive By 5's marketing committee.) | https://www.kpcnews.com/newssun/article_da9f216c-9d83-56b4-ae17-bc21ecbd6af8.html | 2022-08-08T20:12:29Z | https://www.kpcnews.com/newssun/article_da9f216c-9d83-56b4-ae17-bc21ecbd6af8.html | true |
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Authorities investigating the killings of four Muslim men said they are looking for help finding a vehicle believed to be connected to the deaths in New Mexico's largest city.
A Muslim man was killed Friday night in Albuquerque, and ambush shootings killed three other Muslim men over the past nine months. Police are trying to determine if the slayings are linked.
The common elements in all the deaths were the victims' race and religion, Deputy Police Cmdr. Kyle Hartsock said.
Police said the same vehicle is suspected of being used in all four homicides — a dark gray or silver four-door Volkswagen that appears to be a Jetta with dark tinted windows. Authorities released photos hoping people could help identify the car.
Investigators did not say where the images were taken or what led them to suspect the car was involved in the slayings.
“We have a very, very strong link,” Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller said Sunday. “We have a vehicle of interest … We have got to find this vehicle.”
President Joe Biden said he was “angered and saddened” by the killings and that his administration “stands strongly with the Muslim community.”
“These hateful attacks have no place in America,” Biden said Sunday in a tweet.
Police said Saturday that the victim in the latest killing was from South Asia and believed to be in his mid-20s.
The man, whose identity has not been confirmed by investigators, was found dead after police received a call of a shooting. Authorities declined to say whether the killing was carried out in a way similar to the other deaths.
Police confirmed last week that local detectives and federal law enforcement officers were looking for possible ties between the killings.
Two of the men — Muhammad Afzaal Hussain, 27, and Aftab Hussein, 41 — were killed in the past week. Both were from Pakistan and members of the same mosque. The third case involves the November killing of Mohammad Ahmadi, 62, a Muslim man of South Asian descent.
Muhammad Afzaal Hussain had worked as a field organizer for a local congresswoman’s campaign.
Rep. Melanie Stansbury issued a statement praising the urban planner as “one of the kindest and hardest working people” she has ever known. She said he was “committed to making our public spaces work for every person and cleaning up legacy pollution.”
Authorities said they cannot determine if the shootings were hate crimes until they have identified a suspect and a motive.
“We will bring this person or these persons to justice,” Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said Sunday. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/nation-world/albuquerque-police-seek-car-in-killings-of-4-muslim-men/507-7b6f696a-96ee-47b8-82bf-78aafaca0c3d | 2022-08-08T20:16:16Z | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/nation-world/albuquerque-police-seek-car-in-killings-of-4-muslim-men/507-7b6f696a-96ee-47b8-82bf-78aafaca0c3d | false |
Daily Politics: What to expect at polling stations and why voting is important
Nation Media Group Editors Oliver Mathenge and Patrick Lang’at take a look at the day’s politics.
In this episode, they sit down with Daily Politics producer Kevin Maina who had a number of questions as a first time voter.
Daily Politics is a podcast on the the ins and outs of Kenyan politics. Edited and Produced by Kevin Maina. To get more of NMG's political coverage, follow the Kenya Elections page here and subscribe to the Political Cycle & Elections newsletters here.
Find previous episodes of this and other podcasts here. | https://nation.africa/kenya/audio/daily-politics-what-to-expect-at-polling-stations-and-why-voting-is-important-3907350 | 2022-08-08T20:16:36Z | https://nation.africa/kenya/audio/daily-politics-what-to-expect-at-polling-stations-and-why-voting-is-important-3907350 | false |
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — A TikTok showing the moldy conditions inside a South Carolina resort now has more than 6 million views and nearly 35,000 comments.
The poster, Kelly Bruce, is from Durham, North Carolina. She saved up to take her lifelong friends on a girls’ trip to the Sea Mist Resort in Myrtle Beach.
“This was my gift to my friends, like it was horrible,” Bruce said. “The conditions there were just horrible. We were traumatized because we’ve never seen anything like that in our lives.”
When Bruce and her friends first arrived at the hotel, she said they were placed in the wrong room. After alerting hotel staff, she said they were placed in what the hotel’s management called “an upgrade.”
“It was mold from the ceiling to the floor from the bed, the carpet, the chairs,” Bruce said. “It was just everywhere. We were just in disbelief.”
That is when she took out her phone and started taking a video of what she saw. She said she went straight to the manager to show her the video, but the manager was not interested.
“[The manager] told me she didn’t want to see the video,” Bruce said. “She said ‘I believe you. I don’t want to see it.’”
That is when Bruce decided to post the video on TikTok. Bruce said she wanted the public to know what the hotel was like before they paid more than $300 a night like she did.
“I did not expect [the video] to blow up,” Bruce said. “I was just like, ‘This is unbelievable. Nobody’s gonna believe me if I don’t have something to document this.’ … I don’t care what you paid. If you paid $1 or $10, nobody should have to stay in those type of standards.”
It did not take long for the hotel’s corporate office to find the post. Bruce said the hotel asked her to remove the video and offered her a refund, a three-day stay in the resort’s penthouse, free breakfast and tickets to the aquarium.
Bruce initially told hotel staff members that she would consider the offer. When she returned to the hotel management the next day, she said she wanted to speak to corporate first. That’s when the staff told her that the offer of a refund and gifts was no longer on the table.
“[The manager] told me that I will not be getting a refund and [any] of the things that they were going to provide in that offer if I removed the TikTok,” Bruce said. “It was being rescinded and I would not be receiving it.”
After the TikTok gained popularity, the Sea Mist Resort posted a statement on its Facebook page:
“We are aware of the viral TikTok video depicting a room with mold. We’d like to take this opportunity to give you more details. This unit is managed by Sea Mist but not owned by Sea Mist. The unit was on maintenance block to be treated for mold, which is a regular issue at EVERY resort in a humid climate. The unit was released in error and the guest was moved to a newly renovated unit that she then occupied for her two nights. In addition to the upgrade, the guest was offered compensation that she declined. While we do have rooms around the property that are blocked due to various maintenance issues, this was an isolated incident and we have hundreds of newly renovated rooms for all your vacation needs.”
Sea Mist has since deleted the post.
Bruce said all she wanted from her TikTok was to make people aware. “People need to realize that this company does not care about the health of the people that it provides services for.”
Nexstar’s WBTW has reached out to Sea Mist Resort for comment but did not hear back as of publishing time. | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/national/we-were-traumatized-viral-tiktok-shows-hotels-unsanitary-conditions/ | 2022-08-08T20:17:33Z | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/national/we-were-traumatized-viral-tiktok-shows-hotels-unsanitary-conditions/ | true |
DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DecisionPoint Systems, Inc. (NYSE American: DPSI), a mobility-first enterprise services and solutions will report financial and operational results for the second quarter of 2022, which ended June 30, 2022.
DecisionPoint's earnings release will be filed on Form 8-K and posted on the DecisionPoint investor relations website (https://www.decisionpt.com/investing-in-decisionpoint/) at approximately 4:10 p.m. Eastern Time on August 11, 2022. Management will host an earnings conference call and webcast beginning at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Management's presentation of the results, outlook and strategy will be followed by Q&A with investors.
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DecisionPoint is a leading provider and integrator of enterprise mobility and wireless applications solutions that delivers improved productivity and operational advantages to its clients by helping them move their business decision points closer to their customers. We do this by making enterprise software applications accessible to the front-line worker anytime, anywhere. DecisionPoint utilizes all the latest wireless, mobility, and RFID technologies. For more information about DecisionPoint Systems, Inc., visit www.decisionpt.com.
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SAVANNAH, Ga. — The white father and son convicted of murder in Ahmaud Arbery’s fatal shooting after they chased the 25-year-old Black man through a Georgia neighborhood were sentenced Monday to life in prison for committing a federal hate crime.
U.S. District Court Judge Lisa Godbey Wood sentenced Travis McMichael, 36, and his father Greg McMichael, 66, in Brunswick. Both were previously sentenced to life without parole in a state court for Arbery’s murder.
“A young man is dead. Ahmaud Arbery will be forever 25. And what happened a jury found happened because he’s Black,” Wood said.
In February, a federal jury convicted the McMichaels and neighbor William “Roddie” Bryan of violating Arbery’s civil rights, concluding they targeted him because of his race. All three were also found guilty of attempted kidnapping, and the McMichaels were convicted of using guns in the commission of a violent crime.
The McMichaels armed themselves with guns and used a pickup truck to chase Arbery after he ran past their home on Feb. 23, 2020. Bryan joined the pursuit in his own truck and recorded cellphone video of Travis McMichael shooting Arbery with a shotgun. The McMichaels told police they suspected Arbery was a burglar, but investigators determined he was unarmed and had committed no crimes.
Before the two sentencings, Wood heard from members of Arbery's family. His mother, Wanda Cooper-Jones, said that every day she feels every shot fired at her son.
“It’s so unfair, so unfair, so unfair that he was killed while he was not even committing a crime,” she said.
Greg McMichael addressed the Arbery family, saying their loss was “beyond description.”
“I’m sure my words mean very little to you but I want to assure you I never wanted any of this to happen," he said. “There was no malice in my heart or my son’s heart that day.”
Outside the courtroom, Cooper-Jones responded to his statement.
"I think he realizes that he made some horrible decisions. Unfortunately, his apology doesn’t bring back my son,” she said.
Travis McMichael declined to address the court, but his attorney, Amy Lee Copeland, said her client had no convictions before Arbery’s slaying and had served in the U.S. Coast Guard. She said a lighter sentence would be more consistent with what similarly charged defendants have received in other cases, noting that the officer who killed George Floyd in Minneapolis, Derek Chauvin, got 21 years in prison for violating Floyd’s civil rights, though he was not charged with targeting Floyd because of his race.
Greg McMichael's attorney, A.J. Balbo, also cited the Chauvin sentence as well as his client's age and health problems, which he said include a stroke and depression.
Prosecutor Bobbi Bernstein said Chauvin at least had some legitimate authority to engage Floyd initially.
"Greg McMichael had absolutely no legitimate reason to run inside and get a gun and chase after a young man who was doing nothing other than running down the road,” Bernstein said.
Arbery's killing became part of a larger national reckoning over racial injustice and killings of unarmed Black people including Floyd and Breonna Taylor in Kentucky. Those two cases also resulted in the Justice Department bringing federal charges.
"The evidence we presented at trial proved ... what so many people felt in their hearts when they watched the video of Ahmaud’s tragic and unnecessary death: This would have never happened if he had been white,” Christopher Perras, another prosecutor, said Monday.
A state Superior Court judge imposed life sentences for the McMichaels and Bryan in January for Arbery's murder, with both McMichaels denied any chance of parole. Bryan had a sentencing hearing scheduled later Monday in the federal case.
All three defendants have remained jailed in coastal Glynn County, in the custody of U.S. marshals, while awaiting sentencing after their federal convictions in January.
Because they were first charged and convicted of murder in a state court, protocol would have them turned them over to the Georgia Department of Corrections to serve their life terms in a state prison.
In court filings last week, both Travis and Greg McMichael asked the judge to instead divert them to a federal prison, saying they won’t be safe in a Georgia prison system that’s the subject of a U.S. Justice Department investigation focused on violence between inmates.
Copeland said during Monday's hearing for Travis McMichael that her client has received hundreds of threats that he will be killed as soon as he arrives at state prison and that his photo has been circulated there on illegal phones.
“I am concerned your honor that my client effectively faces a back door death penalty," she said, adding that “retribution and revenge” were not sentencing factors, even for a defendant who is “publicly reviled.”
Arbery’s father, Marcus Arbery Sr., said Travis McMichael had shown his son no mercy and deserved to “rot" in state prison.
“You killed him because he was a Black man and you hate Black people," he said. “You deserve no mercy.”
Wood said she didn't have the authority to order the state to relinquish custody of Travis McMichael to the Federal Bureau of Prisons, but also wasn't inclined to do so in his case. She also declined to keep Greg McMichael in federal custody.
During the February hate crimes trial, prosecutors fortified their case that Arbery's killing was motivated by racism by showing the jury roughly two dozen text messages and social media posts in which Travis McMichael and Bryan used racist slurs and made disparaging comments about Black people.
Defense attorneys for the three men argued the McMichaels and Bryan didn’t pursue Arbery because of his race but acted on an earnest — though erroneous — suspicion that Arbery had committed crimes in their neighborhood. | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/national/father-son-ahmaud-arbery-gets-life-sentence-for-federal-hate-crimes/530-95e287fd-46b6-4781-bfcf-2584d45123fa | 2022-08-08T20:19:09Z | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/national/father-son-ahmaud-arbery-gets-life-sentence-for-federal-hate-crimes/530-95e287fd-46b6-4781-bfcf-2584d45123fa | false |
- Revenue of $101.4 million was down 2.6% sequentially and down 11.0% year-over-year (YoY). The YoY decrease was mainly due to severe supply shortages for 28nm 12" OLED wafers, partially offset by an 11.1% YoY increase in Power solutions business revenue.
- Gross profit margin was 28.6%, down 890 basis points from Q1 and down 120 basis points from Q2 a year ago. The sequential decrease was primarily the result of: 1) the prior quarter benefiting 200 basis points from a one-time timing mismatch of lower cost 12" wafers, 2) lower demand for China smartphones resulting in an inventory reserve of approximately $4.7 million related to 12" display products, 3) higher foundry cost relating to 12" wafers and 4) unfavorable product mix.
- GAAP diluted loss per share was $0.07.
- Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share (EPS) was $0.23.
SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Magnachip Semiconductor Corporation (NYSE: MX) ("Magnachip" or the "Company") today announced financial results for the second quarter of 2022.
Commenting on the results for the second quarter of 2022, YJ Kim, Magnachip's chief executive officer stated, "In the second quarter of 2022, we reported revenue of $101.4 million and non-GAAP diluted EPS of $0.23 despite an increasingly challenging macroeconomic environment. Similar to last quarter, our OLED revenue continued to be impacted by severe supply shortages for 28nm 12-inch wafers and our Power solutions business continued its positive momentum of double-digit YoY growth."
YJ Kim continued, "Looking ahead, we are facing several challenges in the 2nd half of 2022 that will further impact our near-term results before we expect recovery in 2023. First, lower allocation of 28nm wafers impacted timing of design wins. Second, our new customer ramp schedule will be delayed due to product feature changes. And third, we are seeing a slowdown of the smartphone market. However, we have successfully sampled the full working chip to our new OLED customer, and we expect to get better wafer allocations starting at the end of 2022. We are confident that we will begin to see a recovery of our OLED business in 2023. Accordingly, our Board of Directors has reaffirmed the remaining $37.5 million stock repurchase program that we announced previously. We have also activated the Strategic Review Committee to assist the Board in reviewing, considering, exploring and evaluating strategic alternatives that may be available to the Company to maximize shareholder value while we focus on executing our OLED recovery plan in 2023 and continuing our success in the Power solutions business."
Stock Repurchase Program and Strategic Review Committee
The Company's Board of Directors reaffirmed the remaining $37.5 million stock repurchase program that was announced previously. Magnachip believes that this stock repurchase program and continuing to drive its OLED business recovery plan combined with the continued momentum of its Power solutions business, the Company is well positioned to drive significant accretion and value for shareholders over the coming years.
Magnachip also announced today that the Board of Directors has activated the Strategic Review Committee to assist the Board in reviewing, considering, exploring and evaluating strategic alternatives that may be available to the Company to maximize shareholder value. The committee's mandate is to review the Company's capital allocation plans and actively explore potential strategic and transactional opportunities, including, but not limited to, joint ventures, strategic partnerships and M&A possibilities that may arise in the future, and make recommendations to the Board regarding those matters, as appropriate. The Strategic Review Committee includes directors Melvin Keating, Ilbok Lee, Camillo Martino and Gary Tanner.
Q3 2022 Financial Guidance
The Company's near-term outlook is being challenged by further OLED wafer shortages, pushout of initial mass production ramp of our new OLED customer outside of Korea, weakening demand in consumer end markets on growing recession fears and cost increases, including labor, due to inflationary pressures. While actual results may vary, looking into the next quarter, Magnachip currently expects:
- Revenue to be in the range of $70 million to $75 million, including about $9 million of Transitional Fab 3 Foundry Services.
- Gross profit margin to be in the range of 26.5% to 28.5%.
Q2 2022 Earnings Conference Call
Magnachip will host a corresponding conference call at 2:00 p.m. PT / 5:00 p.m. ET on Monday, August 8, 2022, to discuss its financial results. In advance of the conference call, all participants must use the following link to complete the online registration process. Upon registering, each participant will receive access details for this event including the dial-in numbers, a PIN number, and an e-mail with detailed instructions to join the conference call. A live and archived webcast of the conference call and a copy of earnings release will be accessible from the 'Investors' section of the Company's website at www.magnachip.com.
Online registration: https://register.vevent.com/register/BI726a270135494c57a56defb9ec4da9d0
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Information in this release regarding Magnachip's forecasts, business outlook, expectations and beliefs are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that involve risks and uncertainties. These statements include expectations about estimated historical or future operating results and financial performance, outlook and business plans, including third quarter 2022 revenue and gross profit margin expectations, and the impact of market conditions associated with inflation and rising interest rates, the COVID-19 pandemic or the emergence of various variants of the virus, geopolitical conflict between Russia and Ukraine, and escalated trade tensions and supply constraints on Magnachip's third quarter 2022 and future operating results. All forward-looking statements included in this release are based upon information available to Magnachip as of the date of this release, which may change, and we assume no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results could differ materially from our current expectations. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, among others: the impact of changes in macroeconomic and/or general economic conditions, including those caused by or related to inflation, potential recessions or other deteriorations, economic instability or civil unrest the COVID-19 pandemic or the emergence of various variants of the virus or other outbreaks of disease, and governmental lock-downs or other measures implemented in response thereto, and the Russia-Ukraine conflict; manufacturing capacity constraints or supply chain disruptions that may impact our ability to deliver our products or affect the price of components, which may lead to an increase in our costs, as well as impacting demand for our products from customers who are similarly affected by such capacity constraints or disruptions; the impact of competitive products and pricing; timely design acceptance by our customers; timely introduction of new products and technologies; ability to ramp new products into volume production; industry wide shifts in supply and demand for semiconductor products; industry and/or company overcapacity; effective and cost efficient utilization of manufacturing capacity; financial stability in foreign markets and the impact of foreign exchange rates; unanticipated costs and expenses or the inability to identify expenses which can be eliminated; compliance with U.S. and international trade and export laws and regulations by us, our customers and our distributors, including those related to the Russia-Ukraine conflict; change or ratification of local or international laws and regulations, including those related to environment, health and safety; public health issues, including the COVID-19 pandemic or the emergence of various variants of the virus; other business interruptions that could disrupt supply or delivery of, or demand for, Magnachip's products, including uncertainties regarding the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic or the emergence of various variants of the virus that may result in factory closures, reduced workforces, scarcity of raw materials and goods produced in infected areas, as well as reduced consumer and business spending affecting demand for Magnachip's products due to government and private sector mandatory business closures, travel restrictions or the like to prevent the spread of disease; and other risks detailed from time to time in Magnachip's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), including our Form 10-K filed on February 23, 2022 and subsequent registration statements, amendments or other reports that we may file from time to time with the SEC and/or make available on our website. Magnachip assumes no obligation and does not intend to update the forward-looking statements provided, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
About Magnachip Semiconductor
Magnachip is a designer and manufacturer of analog and mixed-signal semiconductor platform solutions for communications, IoT, consumer, computing, industrial and automotive applications. The Company provides a broad range of standard products to customers worldwide. Magnachip, with more than 40 years of operating history, owns a portfolio of approximately 1,100 registered patents and pending applications, and has extensive engineering, design and manufacturing process expertise. For more information, please visit www.magnachip.com. Information on or accessible through Magnachip's website is not a part of, and is not incorporated into, this release.
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We present Adjusted Operating Income as a supplemental measure of our performance. We define Adjusted Operating Income for the periods indicated as operating income (loss) adjusted to exclude (i) Equity-based compensation expense (ii) Merger-related costs and (iii) Other charges.
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, we recorded $2,459 thousand and $12,290 thousand, respectively, of professional service fees and expenses incurred in connection with the contemplated merger transaction.
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, we recorded $797 thousand of professional service fees and expenses incurred in connection with certain strategic evaluations. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, we recorded $2,561 thousand and $3,146 thousand, respectively, of non-recurring professional service fees and expenses incurred in connection with the regulatory requests.
We present Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income as supplemental measures of our performance. We define Adjusted EBITDA for the periods indicated as EBITDA (as defined below), adjusted to exclude (i) Equity-based compensation expense, (ii) Foreign currency loss (gain), net, (iii) Derivative valuation loss (gain), net, (iv) Merger-related costs and (v) Other charges. EBITDA for the periods indicated is defined as net income (loss) before interest income, net, income tax expense (benefit) and depreciation and amortization.
We prepare Adjusted Net Income by adjusting net income (loss) to eliminate the impact of a number of non-cash expenses and other items that may be either one time or recurring that we do not consider to be indicative of our core ongoing operating performance. We believe that Adjusted Net Income is particularly useful because it reflects the impact of our asset base and capital structure on our operating performance. We define Adjusted Net Income for the periods as net income (loss), adjusted to exclude (i) Equity-based compensation expense, (ii) Foreign currency loss (gain), net, (iii) Derivative valuation loss (gain), net, (iv) Merger-related costs, (v) Other charges and (vi) Income tax effect on non-GAAP adjustments.
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, we recorded $2,459 thousand and $12,290 thousand, respectively, of professional service fees and expenses incurred in connection with the contemplated merger transaction.
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, we recorded $797 thousand of professional service fees and expenses incurred in connection with certain strategic evaluations. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, we recorded $2,561 thousand and $3,146 thousand, respectively, of non-recurring professional service fees and expenses incurred in connection with the regulatory requests.
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RENTON, Wash., Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Radiant Logistics, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE American: RLGT) today announced that it has secured a new $200.0 million syndicated secured revolving credit facility (the "Secured Facility") to replace its existing $150.0 million revolving facility. The Secured Facility enhances the Company's financial flexibility, providing increased capacity to fund future acquisitions, capital expenditures or for other corporate purposes, including, if warranted at the time, the repurchase of the Company's common stock.
BofA Securities, Inc. acted as the book runner and joint lead arranger for the syndicated credit facility. Bank of Montreal acted as lender, joint lead arranger, and syndication agent. MUFG Union Bank, N.A. acted as lender and co-documentation agent. Keybank National Association acted as lender and co-documentation agent. Bank of America, N.A., and Washington Federal Bank, National Association also acted as lenders. Bank of America, N.A. will also serve as administrative agent.
Under the terms of the new Secured Facility, the Company may borrow up to $200 million, subject to compliance with customary and standard financial coverage covenants and ratios. Included within the Secured facility is an accordion feature for an additional $75 million to support future acquisition opportunities. Borrowings under the Secured Facility accrue interest at either the Lenders' base rate plus 0.50% or SOFR plus 1.40%, and can be subsequently adjusted based on the Company's consolidated net leverage ratio, at either the Lenders' base rate plus 0.50% to 1.50% or SOFR plus 1.40% to 2.40%.
The Secured Facility carries a five year term and is secured by accounts receivable and other assets of the Company and its subsidiaries. For general borrowings under the Secured Facility, the Company is subject to a maximum consolidated net leverage ratio of 3.0x and a minimum consolidated interest coverage ratio of 1.0x. Additional minimum availability requirements and financial covenants apply in the event the Company seeks to use advances under the Secured Facility to pursue acquisitions or repurchase its common stock. Under the terms of the Secured Facility, as of March 31, 2022, the Company had a consolidated net leverage ratio of 1.0x and a consolidated interest coverage ratio of 24.4x.
Concurrent with entering into new Secured Facility, the Company also amended the term loans held by its Canadian lender, Fiera Private Debt Funds IV and V (formerly known as Integrated Private Debt Funds IV and V), to make the financial and other covenants therein consistent with those contained in the new Secured Facility. The security interest securing such term loans remain on a parity basis with those assets securing the new Secured Facility.
"We are very pleased to announce our new $200 million Secured Facility and appreciate and the strong support and confidence of our banking group," said Bohn Crain, Founder and CEO of the Company. "The new Secured Facility provides us access to additional low-cost capital and greater financial flexibility as we look to maximize long term shareholder value through a combination of organic growth and strategic acquisitions as well as opportunities to buyback of our common stock."
Crain Continued: "We remain encouraged by our continued strong financial performance and the fact that we have now reported a record $69.5 million in adjusted EBITDA on $1.3 billion in revenues for the trailing twelve months ended March 31, 2022. It is also worth noting that we delivered these results while maintaining very low leverage on our balance sheet and believe we are very well positioned with ready access to capital to begin our push to the next billion dollar milestone."
About Radiant Logistics, Inc.
Radiant Logistics, Inc. (www.radiantdelivers.com) is a third-party logistics and multimodal transportation services company delivering advanced supply chain solutions through a network of company-owned and strategic operating partner locations across North America. Through its comprehensive service offerings, the Company provides domestic and international freight forwarding services, truck and rail brokerage services and other value-added supply chain management services, including customs brokerage, order fulfillment, inventory management and warehousing to a diversified account base including manufacturers, distributors and retailers using a network of independent carriers and international agents positioned strategically around the world.
This announcement contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Actual results may differ significantly from management's expectations. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that include, among others, risks related to: trends in the domestic and global economy; our ability to attract new and retain existing agency relationships; acquisitions and integration of acquired entities; availability of capital to support our acquisition strategy; our ability to comply with financial covenants under our outstanding indebtedness; our ability to maintain and improve back office infrastructure and transportation and accounting information systems in a manner sufficient to service our revenues and network of operating locations; our ability to maintain and grow our revenues and operating margins in a manner consistent with recent operating results and trends; our ability to maintain positive relationships with our third-party transportation providers, suppliers and customers; outcomes of legal proceedings; competition; management of growth; potential fluctuations in operating results; and government regulation. More information about factors that potentially could affect our financial results is included Radiant Logistics, Inc.'s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent filings.
The use of proceeds under the Secured Facility described above reflect possible uses and are not guarantees of how the proceeds will be used, if at all. Any use of proceeds by the Company will be subject to, among other things, then applicable: industry conditions, competitive environment, operational performance, financial covenants within any outstanding indebtedness, contractual restrictions, and regulatory requirements.
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Olivia Newton-John has died at the age of 73.
According to a post on her official Facebook page, the "Grease" actress died "peacefully at her Ranch in Southern California" Monday morning.
A cause of death was not revealed. However, Newton-John has been public about her battle with breast cancer. She was first diagnosed with the disease in 1992. She went into remission but the cancer returned in 2013 and 2017.
"Olivia has been a symbol of triumphs and hope for over 30 years sharing her journey with breast cancer," Newton-John's husband, John Easterling, said.
Newton-John advocated for the use of natural medicine, including cannabis.
In 2020, she began a foundation to fund research on herbal therapies for cancer.
The "Hopelessly Devoted to You" singer was a global crossover star. After playing Sandy in "Grease," Newton-John would go on to sell millions of records and tour the world.
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CARLSBAD, Calif., Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications, today published its first quarter fiscal year 2023 financial results in a letter to shareholders, which is now posted to the Investor Relations section of the website.
As previously announced, the company will host a conference call today, August 8, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time / 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The dial in numbers for the conference are (U.S.) (646) 307-1963 and (International) (800) 715-9871. Please reference conference ID 7626718.
Participants can also listen to the live webcast from the Investor Relations section of the website. The call will be archived and available on the site for approximately one month immediately following the conference call.
About Viasat
Viasat is a global communications company that believes everyone and everything in the world can be connected. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the world communicate. Today, the Company is developing the ultimate global communications network to power high-quality, secure, affordable, fast connections to impact people's lives anywhere they are—on the ground, in the air or at sea. To learn more about Viasat, visit: www.viasat.com, go to Viasat's Corporate Blog, or follow the Company on social media at: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter or YouTube.
Copyright © 2022 Viasat, Inc. All rights reserved. Viasat, the Viasat logo and the Viasat signal are registered trademarks of Viasat, Inc. All other product or company names mentioned are used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners.
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(WGHP) — Olivia Newton-John died at 73 on Monday morning at her home in California, according to her husband, John Easterling.
Easterling issued a statement that mentioned his wife’s three-decade-plus battle with breast cancer, but he didn’t specify how she died. TMZ reported Monday that a source “close to Olivia” confirmed, “After a 30-year cancer journey, she lost her battle to metastatic breast cancer.”
The singer, songwriter, actress, entrepreneur and activist won four Grammys and had five No. 1 hits and ten top-10 hits. She also had two No. 1 albums in the 1970s.
Many will remember Newton-John’s 1981 smash hit “Physical,” which stayed for 10 weeks at the top of Billboard’s Hot 100 list, longer than any other single in the 80s.
She is also well known for her role as Sandy Olsson in “Grease” and was passionate about the environment and animal rights.
Her husband released the following statement:
Dame Olivia Newton-John (73) passed away peacefully at her Ranch in Southern California this morning, surrounded by family and friends. We ask that everyone please respect the family’s privacy during this very difficult time.
Olivia has been a symbol of triumphs and hope for over 30 years sharing her journey with breast cancer. Her healing inspiration and pioneering experience with plant medicine continues with the Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund, dedicated to researching plant medicine and cancer. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that any donations be made in her memory to the Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund.
Olivia is survived by her husband John Easterling; daughter Chloe Lattanzi; sister Sarah Newton-John; brother Toby Newton-John; nieces and nephews Tottie, Fiona and Brett Goldsmith; Emerson, Charlie, Zac, Jeremy, Randall, and Pierz Newton-John; Jude Newton-Stock, Layla Lee; Kira and Tasha Edelstein; and Brin and Valerie Hall.
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PITTSBURGH, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I was watching speakers struggle to clearly articulate what they wanted to say," said an inventor from Vaughan, Ontario, Canada, "so I invented the ULTIMATE MASK. Now you can speak and be heard clearly while you wear a protective mask during the COVID 19 pandemic."
The patent-pending invention allows mask wearers to speak clearly to nearby persons by clarifying and amplifying one's voice. It may also be used with any available wireless Bluetooth and amplified speaker. The device could be used on both disposable and reusable face masks as well as complete head masks. The ULTIMATE MASK is compact and effective and easily rechargeable with battery saving features.
The original design was submitted to the Toronto sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-TRO-620, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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– On track to report topline data from revumenib and axatilimab pivotal programs starting in 1H23 –
– Updated data from Phase 1 portion of AUGMENT-101 trial expected in 4Q22 –
– Company to host conference call today at 4:30 p.m. ET –
WALTHAM, Mass., Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Syndax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ("Syndax," the "Company" or "we") (Nasdaq: SNDX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing an innovative pipeline of cancer therapies, today reported its financial results and provided a business update for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022.
"The coming quarters are poised to be transformational for Syndax with topline data from both the revumenib and axatilimab pivotal programs expected starting in the first half of 2023," said Michael A. Metzger, Chief Executive Officer. "As we continue to advance these programs in areas of significant unmet need, we are focused on executing a broad clinical development plan that fully realizes the potential of both compounds and builds upon the robust datasets presented to date."
"For revumenib, which we believe is positioned to serve as a first-to-market and best-in-class menin inhibitor for patients with mNPM1 and MLLr acute leukemias, we look forward to sharing updated data from the Phase 1 portion of the AUGMENT-101 trial, enrolling patients with relapsed/refractory (R/R) disease, in the fourth quarter of this year. Beyond the R/R setting, we are committed to creating additional value for the revumenib program by expanding into newly diagnosed and maintenance settings in mNPM1 and MLLr acute leukemias, as well as into colorectal cancer (CRC), our first assessment of revumenib in solid tumors. We also expect similarly broad utility with axatilimab, which we believe could have a meaningful impact in multiple fibrotic diseases. Building on the data in chronic graft versus host disease (cGVHD), we are looking forward to initiating a 52-week Phase 2b trial of axatilimab in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) in the fourth quarter of this year."
Recent Pipeline Progress and Anticipated Milestones
Revumenib
- The pivotal Phase 2 portion of AUGMENT-101 is ongoing and the Company continues to expect completion of enrollment in one of the three pivotal cohorts by year-end. The trials are enrolling a total of 64 adult and up to 10 pediatric patients across each of three distinct trial populations: patients with NPM1 mutant acute myeloid leukemia (AML), patients with MLLr AML, and patients with MLLr acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL). Based on discussions with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, AUGMENT-101 may serve as the basis for regulatory filings in each of the three distinct populations. The Company expects to report topline data from the trials starting in the first half of 2023, with the potential for the first New Drug Application filing later in 2023. The Company also anticipates announcing updated data from the Phase 1 portion of the AUGMENT-101 trial in the fourth quarter of 2022.
- Two trials, BEAT-AML and AUGMENT-102, are ongoing and will assess the safety, tolerability, and preliminary anti-leukemic efficacy of revumenib and establish an appropriate Phase 2 dose when used in combination with other approved agents. BEAT-AML is a front-line combination trial of revumenib with venetoclax and azacitidine being conducted as part of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Beat AML® Master Clinical Trial. AUGMENT-102 is a trial assessing revumenib in combination with chemotherapy in patients with R/R mNPM1 or MLLr acute leukemias.
- The Company expects the Australasian Leukaemia and Lymphoma Group (ALLG) to initiate the INTERCEPT trial of revumenib as monotherapy in patients with AML who are minimal residual disease-positive (MRD+) following initial treatment, in the fourth quarter of 2022. The trial is a part of the INTERCEPT AML Master Clinical Trial, a collaborative clinical trial investigating novel therapies to target early relapse and clonal evolution as pre-emptive therapy in AML. Revumenib is the first menin inhibitor to be included in the INTERCEPT AML Master Clinical Trial.
- The Company previously announced it intends to initiate a proof-of-concept clinical trial of revumenib in patients with unresectable metastatic microsatellite stable CRC in the fourth quarter of 2022.
Axatilimab
- Enrollment is ongoing in the Company's global pivotal Phase 2 AGAVE-201 trial of axatilimab in patients with cGVHD. The trial is evaluating the safety and efficacy of three dosing regimens of axatilimab. The primary endpoint will assess objective response rate based on the 2014 NIH consensus criteria for cGVHD, with key secondary endpoints including duration of response and improvement in modified Lee Symptom Scale score. The Company remains on track to report topline data in the first half of 2023, with the potential for a Biologics License Application filing later in 2023.
- The Company plans to initiate a Phase 2b trial to assess the efficacy, safety and tolerability of axatilimab in patients with IPF in the fourth quarter of 2022. This 52-week, randomized, double-blind and placebo-controlled trial is expected to enroll approximately 170 patients. The primary endpoint will assess the change from baseline in forced vital capacity, which is the current registrational endpoint in IPF.
- The Company is working with its partner, Incyte, to plan additional trials of axatilimab in earlier lines of cGVHD, and expects that Incyte will initiate a Phase 1 trial of axatilimab in combination with Jakafi® in patients with steroid-refractory cGVHD in the fourth quarter of 2022.
Corporate Updates
- In June 2022, the Company announced the appointment of Keith A. Goldan as Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Goldan brings to Syndax nearly thirty years of leadership and operational experience at several pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical technology companies.
Second Quarter 2022 Financial Results
As of June 30, 2022, Syndax had cash, cash equivalents, short-term and long-term investments of $378.9 million and 60.4 million shares outstanding, that included 4.0 million pre-funded warrants.
Second quarter 2022 research and development expenses increased to $29.7 million from $16.9 million for the prior year period. The increase was primarily due to increased clinical and manufacturing activities for revumenib and axatilimab.
General and administrative expenses for the second quarter 2022 increased to $8.0 million from $5.8 million for the prior year period. The increase is primarily due to increased employee related expenses and professional fees.
For the three months ended June 30, 2022, Syndax reported a net loss attributable to common stockholders of $37.6 million, or $0.62 per share, compared to a net loss attributable to common stockholders of $22.9 million, or $0.44 per share, for the prior year period.
Financial Update and Guidance
For the third quarter of 2022, the Company expects research and development expenses to be $25 to $30 million, and total operating expenses to be $35 to $40 million. For the full year of 2022, the Company continues to expect research and development expenses to be $130 to $140 million and total operating expenses to be $160 to $170 million.
Conference Call and Webcast
In connection with the earnings release, Syndax's management team will host a conference call and live audio webcast at 4:30 p.m. ET today, Monday, August 8, 2022.
The live audio webcast and accompanying slides may be accessed through the Events & Presentations page in the Investors section of the Company's website. Alternatively, the conference call may be accessed through the following:
Conference ID: SYNDAXQ2
Domestic Dial-in Number: 800-225-9448
International Dial-in Number: 203-518-9708
Live webcast: https://www.veracast.com/webcasts/OpenEx/General/syndaxq2.cfm
For those unable to participate in the conference call or webcast, a replay will be available on the Investors section of the Company's website at www.syndax.com approximately 24 hours after the conference call and will be available for 90 days following the call.
About Syndax Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Syndax Pharmaceuticals is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company developing an innovative pipeline of cancer therapies. Highlights of the Company's pipeline include revumenib (SNDX-5613), a highly selective inhibitor of the Menin–MLL binding interaction, and axatilimab, a monoclonal antibody that blocks the colony stimulating factor 1 (CSF-1) receptor, both currently in pivotal trials. For more information, please visit www.syndax.com or follow the Company on Twitter and LinkedIn.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as "may," "will," "expect," "plan," "anticipate," "estimate," "intend," "believe" and similar expressions (as well as other words or expressions referencing future events, conditions or circumstances) are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on Syndax's expectations and assumptions as of the date of this press release. Each of these forward-looking statements involves risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements about the progress, timing, clinical development and scope of clinical trials, the reporting of clinical data for Syndax's product candidates, the potential use of our product candidates to treat various cancer indications and fibrotic diseases, and Syndax's expected third quarter and full year research and development expenses, and expected total operating expenses. Many factors may cause differences between current expectations and actual results, including: unexpected safety or efficacy data observed during preclinical or clinical trials; clinical trial site activation or enrollment rates that are lower than expected; changes in expected or existing competition; changes in the regulatory environment; the COVID-19 pandemic may disrupt our business and that of the third parties on which we depend, including delaying or otherwise disrupting our clinical trials and preclinical studies, manufacturing and supply chain, or impairing employee productivity; failure of Syndax's collaborators to support or advance collaborations or product candidates; and unexpected litigation or other disputes. Other factors that may cause Syndax's actual results to differ from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements in this press release are discussed in Syndax's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including the "Risk Factors" sections contained therein. Except as required by law, Syndax assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in expectations, even as new information becomes available.
Syndax Contact
Sharon Klahre
Syndax Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
sklahre@syndax.com
Tel 781.684.9827
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As GrandView's fleet grows, opportunities to provide free flights to cancer patients will accelerate
BALTIMORE, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GrandView Aviation, a leading private aviation charter operator earlier this year partnered with Corporate Angel Network (CAN) to provide free flights to cancer patients (and family members and caregivers) who need to travel to and from treatment. Every week, GrandView gives CAN access to empty leg flights that arise in hopes to match a flight with a patient's treatment travel needs.
Corporate Angel Network (CAN) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to help cancer patients access the best treatment centers in the United States by arranging free travel on corporate aircraft. Business jet travel makes it possible for patients, especially those in locations with minimal airline access, to travel to specialized medical centers. Whether a patient is traveling for surgery, clinical trial, or a second opinion, CAN aims to reduce a patient's physical, emotional and financial stress by providing a seat on a corporate flight. Over the past 40 years, CAN has transported more than 66,000 patients.
"We are so pleased to be able to fly 9-year-old patient, Guy, his 13-year old brother and their father home from treatment in New York City," said Jessie Naor, GrandView Aviation President. "When we found out Guy loved LEGO®, we gave him a set to enjoy assembling during the trip. We are honored to join many other corporations who support Corporate Angel Network's mission to help cancer patients access treatment through the use of business jets and look forward to providing many more patient trips in the future."
GrandView is also a Bronze Sponsor at CAN's Fund an Angel Reception on Wednesday, October 19, as part of National Business Aviation Association Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition NBAA-BACE in Orlando, FL. Donations received from sponsors and silent auction contributors help ensure patients have access to the care they urgently need while raising awareness for CAN's mission.
GrandView Aviation is a private aviation charter operation serving VIP clients and medical transplant transport missions. The company's fleet of Phenom 300 private charter jets and Sikorsky helicopter gives access to departure points across the United States from the company's 10 bases in Baltimore/DC, Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Reno and Teterboro. GrandView Aviation is a FAA Part 135 certificated aircraft operator and carries the elite Wyvern Wingman safety rating. The company was recently acquired by Global Medical Response (GMR) and operates under AirMed International, part of the GMR family. For more information about GrandView Aviation, please visit www.flygv.com. For information about GMR, visit www.GlobalMedicalResponse.com.
Corporate Angel Network (CAN) helps cancer patients access the best treatment available by arranging free travel on corporate aircraft. Business jet travel makes it possible for patients, especially those in locations with minimal airline access, to travel to specialized treatment centers. For more information about Corporate Angel Network, please contact Courtney Easton at ceaston@corpangelnetwork.org.
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WFO BINGHAMTON Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Monday, August 8, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
319 PM EDT Mon Aug 8 2022
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of Oneida, north central
Otsego, Madison and southeastern Onondaga Counties through 415 PM
EDT...
At 318 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 7 miles west of Camden to Fabius. Movement was
east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Utica, Rome, Sullivan, Oneida, Kirkland, Lenox, Pompey, Lee, Verona
and Westmoreland.
This includes the following highway exits...
Interstate 90 between 31 and 34.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Heavy rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
LAT...LON 4333 7508 4330 7515 4326 7516 4322 7507
4305 7522 4287 7521 4286 7516 4291 7509
4284 7496 4277 7590 4279 7590 4278 7607
4318 7599 4316 7588 4333 7588 4348 7582
4342 7553 4361 7511
TIME...MOT...LOC 1918Z 259DEG 36KT 4337 7588 4281 7598
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
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WFO BUFFALO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Monday, August 8, 2022
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
341 PM EDT Mon Aug 8 2022
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 430 PM EDT
FOR SOUTHEASTERN JEFFERSON...LEWIS AND NORTHEASTERN OSWEGO
COUNTIES...
At 340 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Adams to Redfield, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile
homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
Locations impacted include...
Watertown, Fort Drum, Carthage, Lowville, West Carthage, Adams,
Redfield, Glen Park, Herrings and Highmarket.
This includes Interstate 81 between exits 37 and 47.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
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Olivia Newton-John died Monday at the age of 73, it was reported on her official social media channels.
According to an Instagram post, she died peacefully at her Ranch in Southern California, surrounded by family and friends.
Although a cause of death wasn’t given, a source close to the singer/actor told TMZ, “After a 30-year cancer journey, she lost her battle to metastatic breast cancer.”
The “Grease” star fought breast cancer for more than 30 years, sharing her journey through difficult times. Her fight produced the Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund, dedicated to researching plant medicine and cancer.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that any donations be made in her memory.
She is survived by her husband John Easterling; daughter Chloe Lattanzi; sister Sarah Newton-John; brother Toby Newton-John; nieces and nephews Tottie, Fiona and Brett Goldsmith; Emerson, Charlie, Zac, Jeremy, Randall, and Pierz Newton-John; Jude Newton-Stock, Layla Lee; Kira and Tasha Edelstein; and Brin and Valerie Hall.
Newton-John got her big break in 1978, opposite John Travolta in “Grease.” Her role as Sandy thrust her into stardom, along with her performances of “You’re the One that I Want,” “Summer Nights” and “Hopelessly Devoted to You.”
“You’re the One That I Want,” a duet with Travolta off the “Grease” soundtrack, spent nearly six months on the U.S. top-10 lists.
She followed “Grease” with movies like “Xanadu.”
Her singing career was just as successful with hits like “Physical” in 1981, which stayed at No. 1 for 10 weeks.
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Conference call to take place on Thursday August 11 at 08:30 a.m. Eastern Time
HENDERSON, Nev., Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- VolitionRx Limited (NYSE AMERICAN: VNRX) ("Volition") today announced it will host a conference call on Thursday August 11, at 08.30 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss its financial and operating results for the second quarter 2022, in addition to providing a business update.
Event: VolitionRx Limited Second Quarter 2022 Earnings and Business Update Conference Call
Date: Thursday, August 11, 2022
Time: 08:30 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time
U.S. & Canada Dial-in: 1-877-407-9716 (toll free)
U.K. Dial-in: 0 800 756 3429 (toll free)
Toll/International: 1-201-493-6779
Conference ID: 13732149
Cameron Reynolds, President and Chief Executive Officer of Volition, will host the call along with Terig Hughes, Chief Financial Officer, Dr. Tom Butera, Chief Executive Officer of Volition Veterinary Diagnostics Development LLC, and Scott Powell, Executive Vice President, Investor Relations. The call will provide an update on important events which have taken place in the second quarter of 2022 and upcoming milestones.
A live audio webcast of the conference call will also be available on the investor relations page of Volition's corporate website at http://ir.volition.com. In addition, a telephone replay of the call will be available until August 25, 2022. The replay dial-in numbers are 1-844-512-2921 (toll-free) in the U.S. and Canada and 1-412-317-6671 (toll) internationally. Please use replay pin number 13732149.
About Volition
Volition is a multi-national epigenetics company that applies its Nucleosomics™ platform through its subsidiaries to develop simple, easy to use, cost effective blood tests to help diagnose and monitor a range of life-altering diseases including some cancers and diseases associated with NETosis such as sepsis and COVID-19. Early diagnosis and monitoring have the potential to not only prolong the life of patients, but also to improve their quality of life. The tests are based on the science of Nucleosomics™, which is the practice of identifying and measuring nucleosomes in the bloodstream or other bodily fluid - an indication that disease is present. Volition is primarily focused on human diagnostics and monitoring but also has a subsidiary focused on animal diagnostics and monitoring.
Volition's research and development activities are centered in Belgium, with an innovation laboratory and office in the U.S. and additional offices in London and Singapore.
Nucleosomics™ and Nu.Q® are trademarks of Volition and its subsidiaries.
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AIG posts lower profit, blames volatility for unit IPO delay
Aug 8 (Reuters) - Insurer American International Group Inc on Monday reported a 26% fall in quarterly profit on lower investment income and blamed market volatility for a delay in the initial public offering of its life and retirement unit.
The move underscores how the wild market gyrations sparked by runaway inflation, rising interest rates and the Russia-Ukraine war are forcing companies to rethink their IPO plans.
AIG's unit - set to be renamed Corebridge Financial Inc when it goes public - had filed for its offering in March and planned to complete its listing by the end of June.
"Completing the IPO is a significant priority for us and we remain ready to execute," Chief Executive Officer Peter Zaffino said without giving a new deadline for the offering.
AIG - one of the world's biggest commercial insurers - had first announced the move in 2020 and it sold a 9.9% stake in the unit to private equity firm Blackstone Group Inc for $2.2 billion last year.
The uncertain economic outlook has also put an end to the boom in investment income insurers enjoyed last year when the rapid recovery from the COVID-19 crisis boosted market returns.
AIG's total consolidated net investment income fell 29% in the second quarter ended June to $2.6 billion, hurt in part by weakness in alternative investments such as private equity.
Adjusted after-tax income attributable to the company's common shareholders fell to $979 million, or $1.19 per share, from $1.3 billion, or $1.52 a year earlier.
AIG said net premiums written in its general insurance business rose 5% on a constant currency basis to $6.9 billion, while underwriting income climbed 73%.
General insurance adjusted pre-tax income jumped 5% to $1.26 billion, boosted by a $336 million increase in underwriting income. (Reporting by Noor Zainab Hussain and Niket Nishant in Bengaluru; Editing by Aditya Soni) | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/reuters/article-11093059/AIG-posts-lower-profit-blames-volatility-unit-IPO-delay.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-08-08T20:33:57Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/reuters/article-11093059/AIG-posts-lower-profit-blames-volatility-unit-IPO-delay.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | false |
Water World rides damaged by weekend heavy rain
Some water rides were closed on Monday at Water World in Federal Heights due to damages caused by weekend storms.
Heavy rain took out some rides for at least the day, including "The Lost River of the Pharoah's," "Warp Speed" and "Zoomerang."
The "Thunder Bay" wave pool was also impacted.
Water World said the lazy river could open at some point on Monday.
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Enhances Azenta's Leadership Position in Cold Chain Solutions and End-to-End Sample Management
CHELMSFORD, Mass., Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Azenta, Inc. (Nasdaq: AZTA) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire B Medical Systems S.á r.l and its subsidiaries ("B Medical"), a market leader in temperature-controlled storage and transportation solutions that enables the delivery of life-saving treatments across the globe. The cash purchase price to be paid at closing will be approximately €410 million. Additional cash consideration, up to €50 million, may be paid upon achievement of certain future performance milestones. The transaction is expected to close in October 2022.
B Medical is headquartered in Hosingen, Luxembourg and is one of the leading vaccine cold chain providers serving primarily fast-growing emerging markets, which require secure and reliable temperature-controlled storage and transport solutions. The portfolio includes vaccine transport systems with real-time monitoring solutions, medical refrigeration for ambient to -86°C temperatures, and blood management solutions. B Medical has an installed base of more than 500,000 units spanning approximately 150 countries across the globe. The Luxembourg headquarters includes a state-of-the-art, highly automated manufacturing facility.
This acquisition complements Azenta's cold chain capabilities, adding differentiated solutions for reliable and traceable transport of temperature-sensitive specimens. "We are excited to add B Medical into our growing portfolio of offerings," said Steve Schwartz, President and CEO of Azenta. "B Medical has done an outstanding job carving out a strong market position in the vaccine cold chain, and we see a breadth of opportunities to drive even further value from the portfolio by leveraging the Azenta platform."
B Medical CEO, Luc Provost, who has been with the company for over 20 years, and Jesal Doshi, Deputy CEO since 2015, are expected to join Azenta and continue to lead the business. Mr. Provost commented, "We are excited to join the Azenta team as we combine our capabilities and expertise in cold chain solutions to drive the next leg of growth. Together, I look forward to continuing our mission to create technology that helps save lives across the world."
B Medical generated approximately €109 million in revenue over the past twelve months ending June 30, 2022. Management expects the acquisition to be accretive to non-GAAP earnings in fiscal year 2023 and accretive to GAAP earnings in fiscal year 2024.
In connection with the transaction, Jefferies LLC acted as the exclusive financial advisor and Taylor Wessing acted as legal counsel to Azenta.
Azenta will discuss the transaction during its Third Quarter Fiscal 2022 Conference Call and Webcast, scheduled for tomorrow, Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at 4:30 Eastern Time. The conference call will be extended to accommodate time for a review of third quarter results, discussion of the pending acquisition and a Q&A session. To participate in the conference call, please dial 800-954-0586 for domestic callers and +1-212-231-2901 for international callers.
Analysts, investors and members of the media can access the live webcast via the Azenta website at https://investors.azenta.com/events. A replay will be available beginning at 8:30 a.m. ET on August 10, 2022.
Some statements in this release are forward-looking statements made under Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements are neither promises nor guarantees but involve risks and uncertainties, both known and unknown, that could cause Azenta's financial and business results to differ materially from our expectations. They are based on the facts known to management at the time they are made. These forward-looking statements include but are not limited to statements about the expected benefits of the pending acquisition of B Medical and the expected timing and probability of the completion of the acquisition. Factors that could cause results to differ from our expectations include the following: our ability to integrate B Medical's business, the satisfaction of the closing conditions of the acquisition, and other factors and other risks, including those that we have described in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including but not limited to our Annual Report on Form 10-K, current reports on Form 8-K and our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. As a result, we can provide no assurance that our future results will not be materially different from those projected. Azenta expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any such statement to reflect any change in our expectations or any change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any such statement is based. Azenta undertakes no obligation to update the information contained in this press release.
B Medical is a global manufacturer and distributor of cold chain solutions. Based in Hosingen, Luxembourg, the company was founded in 1979, when the World Health Organization (WHO) approached Electrolux to provide a solution to safely store and transport vaccines around the world. The three major business portfolios include Vaccine Cold Chain, Medical Refrigeration, and Blood Management solutions. Notable products include vaccine transport systems (ice-lined and solar direct drive) with remote temperature monitoring devices, laboratory refrigerators, ultra-low freezers, contact-shock freezers, and transport solutions. B Medical Systems' products are used in approximately 150 countries and have an installed base of more than half a million products across the world. For more information, please visit www.bmedicalsystems.com.
Azenta, Inc. (Nasdaq: AZTA) is a leading provider of life sciences solutions worldwide, enabling impactful breakthroughs and therapies to market faster. Azenta provides a full suite of reliable cold-chain sample management solutions and genomic services across areas such as drug development, clinical research and advanced cell therapies for the industry's top pharmaceutical, biotech, academic and healthcare institutions globally. As of December 1st, the company changed its name and ticker to Azenta, Inc. (Nasdaq: AZTA) from Brooks Automation, Inc, (Nasdaq: BRKS).
Azenta is headquartered in Chelmsford, MA, with operations in North America, Europe and Asia. For more information, please visit www.azenta.com.
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SAN DIEGO, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Poseida Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: PSTX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company utilizing proprietary genetic engineering platform technologies to create cell and gene therapeutics with the capacity to cure, today announced the closing of its previously announced underwritten public offering of 23,000,000 shares of its common stock at a public offering price of $3.50 per share, including 3,000,000 shares sold pursuant to the full exercise of the underwriters' option to purchase additional shares. All of the shares were sold by Poseida. Including the option exercise, the aggregate gross proceeds to Poseida from the offering, before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and other offering expenses, were $80.5 million.
Piper Sandler and William Blair & Company, L.L.C. acted as joint book-running managers for the offering. Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. and BTIG, LLC also acted as book-running managers for the offering.
The offering was made pursuant to a shelf registration statement on Form S-3, including a base prospectus, previously filed and declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). The offering was made only by means of a written prospectus and prospectus supplement that formed a part of the registration statement. A copy of the final prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus relating to the offering have been filed with the SEC and are available for free on the website of the SEC at www.sec.gov. Copies of the final prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus relating to the offering may be obtained by contacting Piper Sandler, Attention: Prospectus Department, 800 Nicollet Mall, J12S03, Minneapolis, MN 55402, by telephone at (800) 747-3924 or by email at prospectus@psc.com; or William Blair & Company, L.L.C., Attention: Prospectus Department, 150 North Riverside Plaza, Chicago, IL 60606, by telephone at (800) 621-0687 or by email at prospectus@williamblair.com.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy these securities, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or other jurisdiction.
About Poseida Therapeutics, Inc.
Poseida Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to utilizing our proprietary genetic engineering platform technologies to create next generation cell and gene therapeutics with the capacity to cure. We have discovered and are developing a broad portfolio of product candidates in a variety of indications based on our core proprietary platforms, including our non-viral piggyBac® DNA Delivery System, Cas-CLOVER™ Site-specific Gene Editing System and nanoparticle- and AAV-based gene delivery technologies. Our core platform technologies have utility, either alone or in combination, across many cell and gene therapeutic modalities and enable us to engineer our portfolio of product candidates that are designed to overcome the primary limitations of current generation cell and gene therapeutics.
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Drives Blended Rent Spreads of 4.1%
Grows Occupancy by 170 Basis Points to 94.9%
Raises Midpoint of Guidance
GREENSBORO, N.C., Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. (NYSE:SKT), a leading owner and operator of upscale open-air outlet centers, today reported financial results and operating metrics for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022.
"Our results for the first half of 2022 demonstrate the continued achievement of our strategic priorities: accelerating leasing, commercializing marketing and reshaping operations at Tanger's open-air shopping destinations," said Stephen Yalof, President and Chief Executive Officer. "With a focus on delivering continued NOI growth, we are executing permanent leases with solid rent spreads, growing our occupancy and lengthening lease terms. This leasing momentum and sustained traffic levels reflect retailers' enthusiasm to be located in our centers and consumers recognizing the value that can be found at Tanger."
Mr. Yalof continued, "We continue to pursue opportunities to generate new revenue streams and unlock additional value in our portfolio. In May, we broke ground on our 37th shopping center in Nashville, and we recently announced our strategic partnership at Tanger Outlets Palm Beach, which is the 38th center in our portfolio. We are committed to delivering long-term growth for Tanger shareholders and are well-positioned to do so supported by our strong balance sheet and liquidity."
Second Quarter Results
- Net income available to common shareholders was $0.19 per share, or $19.7 million, compared to $0.02 per share, or $2.3 million, for the prior year period. The prior year period included a loss on the early extinguishment of debt of $14.0 million, or $0.13 per share.
- Funds From Operations ("FFO") available to common shareholders was $0.45 per share, or $48.8 million, compared to $0.30 per share, or $32.4 million, for the prior year period.
- Core Funds From Operations ("Core FFO") available to common shareholders was $0.45 per share, or $48.8 million, compared to $0.43 per share, or $46.3 million, for the prior year period. Core FFO for the second quarter of 2022 excludes general and administrative expense of $2.4 million, or approximately $0.02 per share, related to certain executive severance costs, offset by a gain on sale of the corporate aircraft of $2.4 million, or approximately $0.02 per share. Core FFO in the second quarter of 2021 excludes the loss on the early extinguishment of debt discussed above. The Company does not consider these items indicative of its ongoing operating performance.
Year-to-Date Results
- Net income available to common shareholders was $0.38 per share, or $40.0 million, compared to $0.06 per share, or $6.2 million, for the prior year period. The prior year period included the loss on the early extinguishment of debt discussed above.
- FFO available to common shareholders was $0.90 per share, or $98.2 million, compared to $0.68 per share, or $70.6 million, for the prior year period.
- Core FFO available to common shareholders was $0.90 per share, or $98.3 million, compared to $0.84 per share, or $86.9 million, for the prior year period. Core FFO for the first half of 2022 excludes the general and administrative expense and gain on sale of the corporate aircraft discussed above. Core FFO for the first half of 2021 excludes the loss on the early extinguishment of debt discussed above and general and administrative expense of $2.4 million, or $0.02 per share, for compensation costs related to a voluntary retirement plan and other executive severance costs. The Company does not consider these items indicative of its ongoing operating performance.
FFO and Core FFO are widely accepted supplemental non-GAAP financial measures used in the real estate industry to measure and compare the operating performance of real estate companies. Complete reconciliations containing adjustments from GAAP net income to FFO and Core FFO, if applicable, are included in this release. Per share amounts for net income, FFO and Core FFO are on a diluted basis.
Operating Metrics
Key portfolio results for the total portfolio, including the Company's pro rata share of unconsolidated joint ventures, were as follows:
- Occupancy was 94.9% on June 30, 2022, compared to 94.3% on March 31, 2022 and 93.2% on June 30, 2021
- Average tenant sales productivity grew to $450 per square foot for the twelve months ended June 30, 2022 from $423 per square foot for the twelve months ended June 30, 2021, an increase of 6.4% for both the total portfolio and on a same center basis
- Lease termination fees totaled $35,000 for the second quarter of 2022 and $2.7 million for the first half of 2022, compared to $0.7 million for the second quarter of 2021 and $1.4 million for the first half of 2021
- Same center net operating income ("Same Center NOI") increased 5.1% to $79.8 million for the second quarter of 2022 from $75.9 million for the second quarter of 2021 and increased 7.4% to $158.0 million for the first half of 2022 from $147.1 million for the first half of 2021, driven by growth in occupancy and rental rates in 2022. Same Center NOI for the second quarter and first half of 2022 was also impacted by the reversal of revenue reserves (excluding straight-line rents) of approximately $0.6 million and $3.7 million, respectively, compared to $0.7 million and $2.4 million in the second quarter and first half of 2021, respectively. In addition, during the second quarter and first half of 2022, the Company recognized a straight-line rent reserve reversal (which does not impact Same Center NOI) of approximately $1.3 million
Same Center NOI is a supplemental non-GAAP financial measure of operating performance. A complete definition of Same Center NOI and a reconciliation to the nearest comparable GAAP measure is included in this release.
Development and Management Activity
In May 2022, Tanger broke ground on its 37th center in Nashville, TN. The center, which will be approximately 290,000 square feet, is expected to be completed in the fall of 2023 at an estimated total cost of $135 million to $145 million with a projected stabilized yield of 7.0% to 7.5%. Through June 30, 2022, Tanger had incurred costs of $18.3 million associated with this development.
In August 2022, Tanger announced a strategic partnership with Clarion Partners at Palm Beach Outlets in West Palm Beach, Florida. Effective July 28, 2022, Tanger assumed marketing, leasing and property management responsibilities at the 455,000 square foot property, which has been rebranded as Tanger Outlets Palm Beach and is the 38th center in Tanger's portfolio.
Leasing Activity
As of July 31, 2022, Tanger had renewals executed or in process for 66.4% of total portfolio space (including the Company's pro rata share of unconsolidated joint ventures) scheduled to expire during 2022 compared to 59.8% of expiring 2021 space as of July 31, 2021.
The following key leasing metrics are presented for the total domestic portfolio, including the Company's pro rata share of domestic unconsolidated joint ventures.
- Total renewed or re-tenanted leases (including leases for both comparable and non-comparable space) executed during the twelve months ended June 30, 2022 included 345 leases, totaling over 1.7 million square feet
- Blended average rental rates increased 4.1% on a cash basis for all comparable renewals and re-tenanted leases that were executed during the twelve months ended June 30, 2022, representing a sequential improvement of 280 basis points. Comparable space excludes leases for space that was vacant for more than 12 months (non-comparable space)
Dividend
In July 2022, the Company's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share, payable on August 15, 2022 to holders of record on July 29, 2022.
Balance Sheet and Liquidity
The following balance sheet and liquidity metrics are presented for the total portfolio, including the Company's pro rata share of unconsolidated joint ventures. As of June 30, 2022:
- Weighted average interest rate was 3.2% and weighted average term to maturity of outstanding debt, including extension options, was approximately 5.1 years
- Approximately 88% of the total portfolio's square footage was unencumbered by mortgages
- Interest coverage ratio (calculated as Adjusted Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization for Real Estate ("Adjusted EBITDAre") divided by interest expense) was 4.8x times for the first half of 2022 and 4.7x for the twelve months ended June 30, 2022
- Net debt to Adjusted EBITDAre (calculated as net debt divided by Adjusted EBITDAre) improved to 5.3x for the twelve months ended June 30, 2022 from 5.5x for the year ended December 31, 2021
- Total outstanding floating rate debt was approximately $107.9 million (principal), representing approximately 7% of total debt outstanding and 4% of total enterprise value
- Funds Available for Distribution ("FAD") payout ratio was 42% for the first half of 2022
Adjusted EBITDAre, Net debt and FAD are supplemental non-GAAP financial measures of operating performance. Definitions of Adjusted EBITDAre, Net debt and FAD and reconciliations to the nearest comparable GAAP measures are included in this release.
Guidance for 2022
Based on the Company's internal budgeting process and its view on current market conditions, management currently believes the Company's net income and FFO per share for 2022 will be as follows:
Tanger's estimates reflect the following key assumptions:
- Same Center NOI growth for total portfolio (including the Company's pro rata share of unconsolidated joint ventures) between 3.0% and 4.5%
- General and administrative expense, excluding executive severance costs, of between $69 million and $72 million. The year-over-year growth in general and administrative expense reflects Tanger's continued investments in building the team and technology critical to executing its core strategies of reshaping operations, accelerating leasing and growing commercial strategy through digital transformation
- 2022 weighted average diluted common shares of approximately 105.0 million for earnings per share and 110.0 million for FFO and Core FFO per share
- Combined annual recurring capital expenditures and second generation tenant allowances of approximately $45 million to $55 million
- Does not include the impact of the acquisition or sale of any outparcels, properties or joint venture interests, or any additional financing activity
Second Quarter 2022 Conference Call
Tanger will host a conference call to discuss its second quarter 2022 results for analysts, investors and other interested parties on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. To access the conference call, listeners should dial 1-877-605-1702. Alternatively, a live audio webcast of this call will be available to the public on Tanger's Investor Relations website, investors.tangeroutlets.com. A telephone replay of the call will be available from August 9, 2022 at approximately 11:30 a.m. through August 23, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. by dialing 1-877-660-6853, replay access code #13730784. An online archive of the webcast will also be available through August 23, 2022.
About Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc.
Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. (NYSE: SKT) is a leading operator of upscale open-air outlet centers that owns (or has an ownership interest in) and/or manages a portfolio of 37 centers with an additional center currently under development. Tanger's operating properties are located in 20 states and in Canada, totaling approximately 14.0 million square feet, leased to over 2,700 stores operated by more than 600 different brand name companies. The Company has more than 41 years of experience in the outlet industry and is a publicly-traded REIT. Tanger is furnishing a Form 8-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") that includes a supplemental information package for the quarter ended June 30, 2022. For more information on Tanger Outlet Centers, call 1-800-4TANGER or visit the Company's website at www.tangeroutlets.com.
Safe Harbor Statement
This news release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The Company intends such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and includes this statement for purposes of complying with the safe harbor provisions. Forward-looking statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe the Company's future plans, strategies and expectations, are generally identifiable by use of the words "believe," "expect," "intend," "anticipate," "estimate," "project," "will," "forecast" or similar expressions, and include the Company's expectations regarding future financial results and assumptions underlying that guidance, long-term growth, trends in retail traffic and tenant revenues, development initiatives and strategic partnerships, renewal trends, new revenue streams, its strategy and value proposition to retailers, uses of capital, liquidity, dividend payments and cash flows.
You should not rely on forward-looking statements since they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors which are, in some cases, beyond our control and which could materially affect our actual results, performance or achievements. Important factors which may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to: risks related to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and macroeconomic conditions, including rising interest rates and inflation, on our tenants and on our business, financial condition, liquidity, results of operations and compliance with debt covenants; our inability to develop new outlet centers or expand existing outlet centers successfully; risks related to the economic performance and market value of our outlet centers; the relative illiquidity of real property investments; impairment charges affecting our properties; our dispositions of assets may not achieve anticipated results; competition for the acquisition and development of outlet centers, and our inability to complete outlet centers we have identified; environmental regulations affecting our business; risks associated with possible terrorist activity or other acts or threats of violence and threats to public safety; our dependence on rental income from real property; our dependence on the results of operations of our retailers and their bankruptcy, early termination or closing could adversely affect us; the fact that certain of our properties are subject to ownership interests held by third parties, whose interests may conflict with ours; risks related to climate change; costs associated with the increased focus on environmental, sustainability and social initiatives; risks related to uninsured losses; the risk that consumer, travel, shopping and spending habits may change; risks associated with our Canadian investments; risks associated with attracting and retaining key personnel; risks associated with debt financing; risks associated with our guarantees of debt for, or other support we may provide to, joint venture properties; the effectiveness of our interest rate hedging arrangements; uncertainty relating to the potential phasing out of LIBOR; our potential failure to qualify as a REIT; our legal obligation to make distributions to our shareholders; legislative or regulatory actions that could adversely affect our shareholders, including the recent changes in the U.S. federal income taxation of U.S. businesses; our dependence on distributions from the Operating Partnership to meet our financial obligations, including dividends; the risk of a cyber-attack or an act of cyber-terrorism and other important factors set forth under Item 1A - "Risk Factors" in the Company's and the Operating Partnership's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, as may be updated or supplemented in the Company's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and the Company's other filings with the SEC. Accordingly, there is no assurance that the Company's expectations will be realized. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. You are advised to refer to any further disclosures the Company makes or related subjects in the Company's Current Reports on Form 8-K that the Company files with the SEC.
NON-GAAP SUPPLEMENTAL MEASURES
Funds From Operations
Funds From Operations ("FFO") is a widely used measure of the operating performance for real estate companies that supplements net income (loss) determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("GAAP"). We determine FFO based on the definition set forth by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts ("NAREIT"), of which we are a member. In December 2018, NAREIT issued "NAREIT Funds From Operations White Paper - 2018 Restatement" which clarifies, where necessary, existing guidance and consolidates alerts and policy bulletins into a single document for ease of use. NAREIT defines FFO as net income (loss) available to the Company's common shareholders computed in accordance with GAAP, excluding (i) depreciation and amortization related to real estate, (ii) gains or losses from sales of certain real estate assets, (iii) gains and losses from change in control, (iv) impairment write-downs of certain real estate assets and investments in entities when the impairment is directly attributable to decreases in the value of depreciable real estate held by the entity and (v) after adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures calculated to reflect FFO on the same basis.
FFO is intended to exclude historical cost depreciation of real estate as required by GAAP which assumes that the value of real estate assets diminishes ratably over time. Historically, however, real estate values have risen or fallen with market conditions. Because FFO excludes depreciation and amortization of real estate assets, gains and losses from property dispositions and extraordinary items, it provides a performance measure that, when compared year over year, reflects the impact to operations from trends in occupancy rates, rental rates, operating costs, development activities and interest costs, providing perspective not immediately apparent from net income (loss).
We present FFO because we consider it an important supplemental measure of our operating performance. In addition, a portion of cash bonus compensation to certain members of management is based on our FFO or Core FFO, which is described in the section below. We believe it is useful for investors to have enhanced transparency into how we evaluate our performance and that of our management. In addition, FFO is frequently used by securities analysts, investors and other interested parties in the evaluation of REITs, many of which present FFO when reporting their results. FFO is also widely used by us and others in our industry to evaluate and price potential acquisition candidates. We believe that FFO payout ratio, which represents regular distributions to common shareholders and unit holders of the Operating Partnership expressed as a percentage of FFO, is useful to investors because it facilitates the comparison of dividend coverage between REITs. NAREIT has encouraged its member companies to report their FFO as a supplemental, industry-wide standard measure of REIT operating performance.
FFO has significant limitations as an analytical tool, and you should not consider it in isolation, or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP. Some of these limitations are:
- FFO does not reflect our cash expenditures, or future requirements, for capital expenditures or contractual commitments;
- FFO does not reflect changes in, or cash requirements for, our working capital needs;
- Although depreciation and amortization are non-cash charges, the assets being depreciated and amortized will often have to be replaced in the future, and FFO does not reflect any cash requirements for such replacements; and
- Other companies in our industry may calculate FFO differently than we do, limiting its usefulness as a comparative measure.
Because of these limitations, FFO should not be considered as a measure of discretionary cash available to us to invest in the growth of our business or our dividend paying capacity. We compensate for these limitations by relying primarily on our GAAP results and using FFO only as a supplemental measure.
Core FFO
If applicable, we present Core Funds From Operations ("Core FFO") as a supplemental measure of our performance. We define Core FFO as FFO further adjusted to eliminate the impact of certain items that we do not consider indicative of our ongoing operating performance. These further adjustments are itemized in the table below, if applicable. You are encouraged to evaluate these adjustments and the reasons we consider them appropriate for supplemental analysis. In evaluating Core FFO you should be aware that in the future we may incur expenses that are the same as or similar to some of the adjustments in this presentation. Our presentation of Core FFO should not be construed as an inference that our future results will be unaffected by unusual or non-recurring items.
We present Core FFO because we believe it assists investors and analysts in comparing our performance across reporting periods on a consistent basis by excluding items that we do not believe are indicative of our core operating performance. In addition, we believe it is useful for investors to have enhanced transparency into how we evaluate management's performance and the effectiveness of our business strategies. We use Core FFO when certain material, unplanned transactions occur as a factor in evaluating management's performance and to evaluate the effectiveness of our business strategies, and may use Core FFO when determining incentive compensation.
Core FFO has limitations as an analytical tool. Some of these limitations are:
- Core FFO does not reflect our cash expenditures, or future requirements, for capital expenditures or contractual commitments;
- Core FFO does not reflect changes in, or cash requirements for, our working capital needs;
- Although depreciation and amortization are non-cash charges, the assets being depreciated and amortized will often have to be replaced in the future, and Core FFO does not reflect any cash requirements for such replacements;
- Core FFO does not reflect the impact of certain cash charges resulting from matters we consider not to be indicative of our ongoing operations; and
- Other companies in our industry may calculate Core FFO differently than we do, limiting its usefulness as a comparative measure.
Because of these limitations, Core FFO should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for performance measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. We compensate for these limitations by relying primarily on our GAAP results and using Core FFO only as a supplemental measure.
Funds Available for Distribution
Funds Available for Distribution ("FAD") is a non-GAAP financial measure that we define as FFO, excluding corporate depreciation, amortization of finance costs, amortization of net debt discount (premium), amortization of equity-based compensation, straight-line rent amounts, market rent amounts, second generation tenant allowances and lease incentives, recurring capital improvement expenditures, and our share of the items listed above for our unconsolidated joint ventures. Investors, analysts and the Company utilize FAD as an indicator of common dividend potential. The FAD payout ratio, which represents regular distributions to common shareholders and unit holders of the Operating Partnership expressed as a percentage of FAD, facilitates the comparison of dividend coverage between REITs.
We believe that net income (loss) is the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure to FAD. FAD does not represent cash generated from operating activities in accordance with GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to net income (loss) as an indication of our performance or to cash flows as a measure of liquidity or our ability to make distributions. Other companies in our industry may calculate FAD differently than we do, limiting its usefulness as a comparative measure.
Portfolio Net Operating Income and Same Center Net Operating Income
We present portfolio net operating income ("Portfolio NOI") and same center net operating income ("Same Center NOI") as supplemental measures of our operating performance. Portfolio NOI represents our property level net operating income which is defined as total operating revenues less property operating expenses and excludes termination fees and non-cash adjustments including straight-line rent, net above and below market rent amortization, impairment charges, loss on early extinguishment of debt and gains or losses on the sale of assets recognized during the periods presented. We define Same Center NOI as Portfolio NOI for the properties that were operational for the entire portion of both comparable reporting periods and which were not acquired, or subject to a material expansion or non-recurring event, such as a natural disaster, during the comparable reporting periods. We present Portfolio NOI and Same Center NOI on both a consolidated and total portfolio, including pro rata share of unconsolidated joint ventures, basis.
We believe Portfolio NOI and Same Center NOI are non-GAAP metrics used by industry analysts, investors and management to measure the operating performance of our properties because they provide performance measures directly related to the revenues and expenses involved in owning and operating real estate assets and provide a perspective not immediately apparent from net income (loss), FFO or Core FFO. Because Same Center NOI excludes properties developed, redeveloped, acquired and sold; as well as non-cash adjustments, gains or losses on the sale of outparcels and termination rents; it highlights operating trends such as occupancy levels, rental rates and operating costs on properties that were operational for both comparable periods. Other REITs may use different methodologies for calculating Portfolio NOI and Same Center NOI, and accordingly, our Portfolio NOI and Same Center NOI may not be comparable to other REITs.
Portfolio NOI and Same Center NOI should not be considered alternatives to net income (loss) or as an indicator of our financial performance since they do not reflect the entire operations of our portfolio, nor do they reflect the impact of general and administrative expenses, acquisition-related expenses, interest expense, depreciation and amortization costs, other non-property income and losses, the level of capital expenditures and leasing costs necessary to maintain the operating performance of our properties, or trends in development and construction activities which are significant economic costs and activities that could materially impact our results from operations. Because of these limitations, Portfolio NOI and Same Center NOI should not be viewed in isolation or as a substitute for performance measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. We compensate for these limitations by relying primarily on our GAAP results and using Portfolio NOI and Same Center NOI only as supplemental measures.
Adjusted EBITDA, EBITDAre and Adjusted EBITDAre
We present Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization ("EBITDA") as adjusted for items described below ("Adjusted EBITDA"), EBITDA for Real Estate ("EBITDAre") and Adjusted EBITDAre, all non-GAAP measures, as supplemental measures of our operating performance. Each of these measures is defined as follows:
We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) available to the Company's common shareholders computed in accordance with GAAP before interest expense, income taxes (if applicable), depreciation and amortization, gains and losses on sale of operating properties, joint venture properties, outparcels and other assets, impairment write-downs of depreciated property and of investment in unconsolidated joint ventures caused by a decrease in value of depreciated property in the affiliate, compensation related to voluntary retirement plan and other executive severance, gain on sale of non-real estate asset, casualty gains and losses, gains and losses on extinguishment of debt, net and other items that we do not consider indicative of the Company's ongoing operating performance.
We determine EBITDAre based on the definition set forth by NAREIT, which is defined as net income (loss) available to the Company's common shareholders computed in accordance with GAAP before interest expense, income taxes (if applicable), depreciation and amortization, gains and losses on sale of operating properties, gains and losses on change of control and impairment write-downs of depreciated property and of investment in unconsolidated joint ventures caused by a decrease in value of depreciated property in the affiliate and after adjustments to reflect our share of the EBITDAre of unconsolidated joint ventures.
Adjusted EBITDAre is defined as EBITDAre excluding gains and losses on extinguishment of debt, net, compensation related to voluntary retirement plan and other executive severance, gain on sale of non-real estate asset, casualty gains and losses, gains and losses on sale of outparcels, and other items that that we do not consider indicative of the Company's ongoing operating performance.
We present Adjusted EBITDA, EBITDAre and Adjusted EBITDAre as we believe they are useful for investors, creditors and rating agencies as they provide additional performance measures that are independent of a Company's existing capital structure to facilitate the evaluation and comparison of the Company's operating performance to other REITs and provide a more consistent metric for comparing the operating performance of the Company's real estate between periods.
Adjusted EBITDA, EBITDAre and Adjusted EBITDAre have significant limitations as analytical tools, including:
- They do not reflect our interest expense;
- They do not reflect gains or losses on sales of operating properties or impairment write-downs of depreciated property and of investment in unconsolidated joint ventures caused by a decrease in value of depreciated property in the affiliate;
- Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDAre do not reflect gains and losses on extinguishment of debt and other items that may affect operations; and
- Other companies in our industry may calculate these measures differently than we do, limiting its usefulness as a comparative measure.
Because of these limitations, Adjusted EBITDA, EBITDAre and Adjusted EBITDAre should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for performance measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. We compensate for these limitations by relying primarily on our GAAP results and using Adjusted EBITDA, EBITDAre and Adjusted EBITDAre only as supplemental measures.
Net Debt
We define Net Debt as Total Debt less Cash and Cash Equivalents and present this metric for both the consolidated portfolio and for the total portfolio, including the consolidated portfolio and the Company's pro rata share of unconsolidated joint ventures. Net debt is a component of the Net debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio, which is defined as Net debt for the respective portfolio divided by Adjusted EBITDA (consolidated portfolio) or Adjusted EBITDAre (total portfolio at pro rata share). We use the Net debt to Adjusted EBITDA and the Net debt to Adjusted EBITDAre ratios to evaluate the Company's leverage. We believe this measure is an important indicator of the Company's ability to service its long-term debt obligations.
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MILWAUKEE, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Corporation (MGIC), the principal subsidiary of MGIC Investment Corporation (NYSE: MTG), today announced that Shreyans Jain and Richard Chang joined the company and announced the promotions of Danny García-Vélez to Group Vice President – Head of Regional Sales & Marketing and Leslie Schunk to Vice President – Securities Law Counsel.
Mr. Jain joins MGIC as Senior Vice President – Mortgage Risk Analytics, coming from PNC where he was responsible for analytics, strategy, portfolio management and data for a $10B business banking portfolio. Prior to that role, he held the position of Head of Analytics for Consumer Real Estate and Portfolio Management, and prior to joining PNC he was at Fannie Mae.
"Shreyans' strong experience in risk and portfolio management, as well as his collaborative leadership style, position MGIC to effectively compete in an ever-changing landscape," said Steve Thompson, Executive Vice President & Chief Risk Officer. "I welcome Shreyans to MGIC."
Mr. Chang joins MGIC as Vice President – Internal Audit, coming from Fiserv where he was a Director in the Internal Audit group focused on IT. Prior to that, he was at Rockwell Automation where he held various roles in Technology Operations, Information Security, and Internal Audit.
"With an extensive background auditing in technology and financial service environments and deep technical expertise in IT and information security, Rich will be a strong asset to MGIC," said Nathan Colson, Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer. "I am excited to bring his expertise and leadership into our organization."
Mr. García-Vélez joined MGIC in 2017 with a rich background in housing policy, community development and product management, and he quickly rose to Vice President – Business Development. With this promotion to Group Vice President – Head of Regional Sales & Marketing, he will be responsible for MGIC's regional business development, inside sales, marketing, and business strategy teams.
"We are excited about Danny's promotion and the ideas he will bring to business development and marketing," said Jay Hughes, Executive Vice President – Sales & Business Development. "He is uniquely qualified to integrate the advances in data & analytics with our highly successful sales team as we look to the future of customer interaction and buying behavior."
Ms. Schunk joined MGIC in 2020 as Lead Corporate Counsel and has been promoted to Vice President – Securities Law Counsel. She holds a J.D. from Marquette University Law School.
"Leslie has quickly proven herself adept at navigating challenging issues, and I could not be more pleased with having her step into this critical responsibility," said Paula Maggio, Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary.
About MGIC
Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Corporation "MGIC" (www.mgic.com), the principal subsidiary of MGIC Investment Corporation, serves lenders throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, and other locations helping families achieve homeownership sooner by making affordable low-down-payment mortgages a reality through the use of private mortgage insurance.
From time to time MGIC Investment Corporation releases important information via postings on its corporate website, and via postings on MGIC's website for information related to underwriting and pricing and intends to continue to do so in the future. Such postings include corrections of previous disclosures and may be made without any other disclosure. Investors and other interested parties are encouraged to enroll to receive automatic email alerts and Really Simple Syndication (RSS) feeds regarding new postings. Enrollment information for MGIC Investment Corporation alerts can be found at https://mtg.mgic.com/shareholder-services/email-alerts. For information about our underwriting and rates, see https://www.mgic.com/underwriting.
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LINCOLN, Neb., Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nelnet (NYSE: NNI) today reported GAAP net income of $85.1 million, or $2.26 per share, for the second quarter of 2022, compared with GAAP net income of $83.9 million, or $2.16 per share, for the same period a year ago.
Net income, excluding derivative market value adjustments1, was $54.4 million, or $1.44 per share, for the second quarter of 2022, compared with $85.1 million, or $2.20 per share, for the same period in 2021.
"Our strong second quarter results reflect our long-term focus," said Jeff Noordhoek, chief executive officer of Nelnet. "In the quarter, we made several investments for long-term growth and value creation, including product and technology investments to serve our customers well into the future. Our core loan servicing and payment processing businesses increased revenue, added customers, and made investments in product development, which also compressed near-term margins. We will continue to deploy capital to create long-term value in our existing businesses, including investments to support ALLO's expansion, Nelnet Bank, and our solar capabilities with the recent acquisition of GRNE Solar."
Nelnet currently operates four primary business segments, earning interest income on loans in its Asset Generation and Management (AGM) and Nelnet Bank segments, and fee-based revenue in its Loan Servicing and Systems and Education Technology, Services, and Payment Processing segments.
Asset Generation and Management
The AGM operating segment reported net interest income of $70.7 million during the second quarter of 2022, compared with $81.3 million for the same period a year ago. The company maintains an overall risk management strategy that incorporates the use of derivative instruments to reduce the economic effect of interest rate volatility. The company recognized income from derivative settlements of $4.6 million during the second quarter of 2022, compared with an expense of $5.4 million for the same period in 2021. Derivative settlements for each applicable period should be evaluated with the company's net interest income. Net interest income and derivative settlements decreased to $75.3 million in the second quarter of 2022, compared with $75.9 million for the same period in 2021, due to the expected decrease in the average balance of loans outstanding from $19.0 billion to $16.4 billion, respectively. This decrease was partially offset by an increase in core loan spread.
Core loan spread2, which includes the impact of derivative settlements, increased to 1.61 percent for the quarter ended June 30, 2022, compared with 1.41 percent for the same period in 2021. Core loan spread was positively impacted for the three months ended June 30, 2022 by an increase in interest rates during the quarter. In an increasing interest rate environment, student loan spread increases in the short term because of the timing of interest rate resets on the company's assets occurring daily in contrast to the timing of the interest rate resets on the company's debt that occurs either monthly or quarterly.
AGM recognized a provision for loan losses in the second quarter of 2022 of $8.8 million ($6.7 million after tax), compared with $0.3 million ($0.2 million after tax) in the second quarter of 2021. In addition, in the second quarter of 2022, AGM recognized $40.4 million ($30.7 million after tax) in income related to changes in the fair value of derivative instruments that do not qualify for hedge accounting, and in the second quarter of 2021 recognized a gain of $15.3 million (or $11.6 million after tax, or $0.30 per share) from the sale of a portfolio of consumer loans.
Net income after tax for the AGM segment was $75.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, compared with $60.0 million for the same period in 2021.
Nelnet Bank
As of June 30, 2022, Nelnet Bank had a $423.6 million loan portfolio, consisting of $346.1 million of private education loans and $77.4 million of Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program loans, and had $751.3 million of deposits. Nelnet Bank's net income after tax for the quarter ended June 30, 2022 was $0.4 million, as compared to a net loss of $0.2 million for the same period in 2021.
Loan Servicing and Systems
Revenue from the Loan Servicing and Systems segment increased to $124.9 million for the second quarter of 2022, compared with $112.1 million for the same period in 2021, due primarily to an increase in the number of borrowers serviced under the company's contracts with the Department of Education (Department).
As of June 30, 2022, the company was servicing $589.5 billion in government-owned, FFEL Program, private education, and consumer loans for 17.4 million borrowers, as compared to $506.6 billion in servicing volume for 15.5 million borrowers as of June 30, 2021.
The Loan Servicing and Systems segment reported net income after tax of $10.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, compared with $11.8 million for the same period in 2021. Operating margin decreased in the second quarter of 2022 as compared to the same period in 2021 due to costs incurred to prepare for the expected May 1, 2022 expiration of the CARES Act benefits on government-owned student loans, which was extended to August 31, 2022.
Education Technology, Services, and Payment Processing
For the second quarter of 2022, revenue from the Education Technology, Services, and Payment Processing operating segment was $91.0 million, an increase from $76.7 million for the same period in 2021. Revenue less direct costs to provide services for the second quarter of 2022 was $60.2 million, as compared to $55.0 million for the same period in 2021.
Net income after tax for the Education Technology, Services, and Payment Processing segment was $11.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, compared with $13.1 million for the same period in 2021. Operating margin decreased for the second quarter of 2022 as compared to the same period in 2021 due to increased expenses to support customer growth and investments in the development of new technologies.
Share Repurchases
During the six months ended June 30, 2022, the company repurchased a total of 938,310 Class A common shares for $78.9 million ($84.12 per share), including 558,257 shares repurchased during the second quarter of 2022 for $46.0 million ($82.46 per share).
Board of Directors Declares Third Quarter Dividend
The Nelnet Board of Directors declared a third quarter cash dividend on the company's outstanding shares of Class A common stock and Class B common stock of $0.24 per share. The dividend will be paid on September 15, 2022, to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 1, 2022.
Forward-Looking and Cautionary Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws. The words "anticipate," "assume," "believe," "continue," "could," "estimate," "expect," "forecast," "future," "intend," "may," "plan," "potential," "predict," "scheduled," "should," "will," "would," and similar expressions, as well as statements in future tense, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements are based on management's current expectations as of the date of this release and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions, and other factors that may cause the actual results and performance to be materially different from any future results or performance expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: risks and uncertainties related to the severity, magnitude, and duration of the COVID-19 pandemic, including changes in the macroeconomic environment and consumer behavior, restrictions on various activities intended to combat the pandemic, and volatility in market conditions resulting from the pandemic; risks related to the ability to successfully maintain and increase allocated volumes of student loans serviced by the company under existing and any future servicing contracts with the Department, which current contracts accounted for 29 percent of the company's revenue in 2021; risks to the company related to the Department's initiatives to procure new contracts for federal student loan servicing, including the pending and uncertain nature of the Department's procurement process, risks that the company may not be successful in obtaining any of such potential new contracts, and risks related to the company's ability to comply with agreements with third-party customers for the servicing of loans; risks related to the company's loan portfolio, such as interest rate basis and repricing risk and changes in levels of loan repayment or default rates; the use of derivatives to manage exposure to interest rate fluctuations; uncertainties regarding the expected benefits from purchased FFEL Program, private education, and consumer loans, or investment interests therein, and initiatives to purchase additional FFEL Program, private education, and consumer loans; financing and liquidity risks, including risks of changes in the interest rate environment, such as risks from the recent increases in interest rates resulting from inflationary pressures and the transition from LIBOR to an alternative reference rate, and changes in the securitization and other financing markets for loans; risks from changes in the terms of education loans and in the educational credit and services markets resulting from changes in applicable laws, regulations, and government programs and budgets, such as changes resulting from the CARES Act and the expected decline over time in FFEL Program loan interest income due to the discontinuation of new FFEL Program loan originations in 2010, and government initiatives or proposals to consolidate FFEL Program loans to Federal Direct Loan Program loans, otherwise encourage or allow FFEL Program loans to be refinanced with Federal Direct Loan Program loans, and/or create additional loan forgiveness or broad debt cancellation programs; risks and uncertainties of the expected benefits from the November 2020 launch of Nelnet Bank operations, including the ability to successfully conduct banking operations and achieve expected market penetration; risks and uncertainties related to other initiatives to pursue additional strategic investments (and anticipated income therefrom), acquisitions, and other activities, including activities that are intended to diversify the company both within and outside of its historical core education-related businesses; risks from changes in economic conditions and consumer behavior; and cybersecurity risks, including disruptions to systems, disclosure of confidential information, and/or damage to reputation resulting from cyber-breaches.
For more information, see the "Risk Factors" sections and other cautionary discussions of risks and uncertainties included in documents filed or furnished by the company with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the cautionary information about forward-looking statements contained in the company's supplemental financial information for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022. All forward-looking statements in this release are as of the date of this release. Although the company may voluntarily update or revise its forward-looking statements from time to time to reflect actual results or changes in the company's expectations, the company disclaims any commitment to do so except as required by law.
Non-GAAP Performance Measures
The company prepares its financial statements and presents its financial results in accordance with U.S. GAAP. However, it also provides additional non-GAAP financial information related to specific items management believes to be important in the evaluation of its operating results and performance. Reconciliations of GAAP to non-GAAP financial information, and a discussion of why the company believes providing this additional information is useful to investors, is provided in the "Non-GAAP Disclosures" section below.
Non-GAAP Disclosures
(Dollars in thousands, except share data)
(unaudited)
Non-GAAP financial measures disclosed by management are meant to provide additional information and insight relative to business trends to investors and, in certain cases, to present financial information as measured by rating agencies and other users of financial information. These measures are not in accordance with, or a substitute for, GAAP and may be different from, or inconsistent with, non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. The company reports this non-GAAP information because the company believes that it provides additional information regarding operational and performance indicators that are closely assessed by management. There is no comprehensive, authoritative guidance for the presentation of such non-GAAP information, which is only meant to supplement GAAP results by providing additional information that management utilizes to assess performance.
Core loan spread
The following table analyzes the loan spread on AGM's portfolio of loans, which represents the spread between the yield earned on loan assets and the costs of the liabilities and derivative instruments used to fund the assets. The spread amounts included in the following table are calculated by using the notional dollar values found in the "Net interest income, net of settlements on derivatives" table on the following page, divided by the average balance of loans or debt outstanding.
Net interest income, net of settlements on derivatives
The following table summarizes the components of "net interest income" and "derivative settlements, net" from the AGM segment statements of income.
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MISSOULA - People who have walked by the Missoula County Courthouse lawn during lunchtime, may have noticed a hot dog stand.
The stand is run by a couple who is doing what they can to love and respect those who go hungry in our community, by handing out free hot dogs to anyone that wants one.
“It is more than just a hot dog stand. It is everything,” said William Standely, a regular at the stand.
To Eric and Terri Wood, known by their street names of Hwisler and ShortRound, serving their street family is about more than just topping hot dogs with bacon and cheese.
“Showing them that they are an integral and needed part of our community,” said Hwisler.
They have been in the business of redemption, respect and giving love to those who need it for nearly 40 years — together.
“They care a lot and everybody cares about them,” Standely told MTN News.
What started five years ago with handing out homemade sandwiches quickly changed to hot dogs when someone donated the cart.
“[They] don’t have any food to eat so they come down here and only eat once a day, so you know, and it helps out a lot, it does,” said Standely.
Now, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, they hand out over 100 hot dogs at the Missoula County Courthouse lawn.
“You know you don’t have to say something verbally in order to communicate with someone," Hwisler told MTN News.
The Wood’s have experienced first hand how this hot dog stand mixed with love, has saved lives.
With some of their regulars going on to rehab, and some even run their own businesses.
And their message to others?
“Stop by. Come and talk to us," said Hwisler.
"Talk to them," said Terri 'ShortRound' Wood.
"Everyone is welcome to be here," added Hwisler. "And sometimes that contact is something as simple as a handshake or a hug.” | https://www.kxlf.com/news/positively-montana/missoula-hot-dog-stand-gives-away-free-food-to-people-in-need | 2022-08-08T20:46:16Z | https://www.kxlf.com/news/positively-montana/missoula-hot-dog-stand-gives-away-free-food-to-people-in-need | false |
– VONJO® (pacritinib) net product revenue of $12.3 million in the second quarter –
– Management to host conference call today at 4:30 p.m. ET –
SEATTLE, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CTI BioPharma Corp. (Nasdaq: CTIC) today reported its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022.
"CTI continues to make substantial headway with the U.S. commercial launch of VONJO, as we work to become the market leader in the treatment of cytopenic myelofibrosis. In the second quarter, we have performed well generating net product revenue of $12.3 million," said Adam Craig, President and Chief Executive Officer of CTI BioPharma. "With a differentiated profile, VONJO is a simple, safe and effective treatment that is a meaningful alternative to existing therapies. We look forward to extending the reach of VONJO over the coming months and years."
Recent Accomplishments and Updates
- VONJO listed as recommended treatment in the National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology for Myeloproliferative Neoplasms, as a first-line treatment for high-risk patients with myelofibrosis with platelet counts <50 x 109/L who are not candidates for transplant, and as a second-line treatment for lower-risk and higher-risk patients with myelofibrosis with platelet counts ≥50 x 109/L who are not candidates for transplant.
- Planned data presentations at international medical meetings by end of year that demonstrate pacritinib's activity as a potent ACVR1/ALK2 inhibitor as well as data on pacritinib's substantial anemia benefit in myelofibrosis.
- Data presented at the European Hematology Association (EHA) 2022 Congress demonstrating that full dose pacritinib achieved higher response rates and a similar, manageable safety profile compared to lower-dose ruxolitinib in patients with myelofibrosis who have moderate or severe thrombocytopenia.
- Data presented at the 2022 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting demonstrating the safety profile of pacritinib 200 mg twice a day is comparable to best available therapy, including ruxolitinib, and that pacritinib 200 mg twice daily could be a full-dose therapeutic option for patients with myelofibrosis, including those who experience severe thrombocytopenia.
- Filing of patent term extension application for the composition of matter U.S. Patent No. 8,153,632, with a requested five-year extension, which, if granted, would extend the expiration date of that patent from January 2029 to January 2034.
Second Quarter Financial Results
Net product sales of $12.3 million and $14.6 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, respectively, were entirely attributable to VONJO product sales in the United States. There were no product sales for the comparable periods in 2021. Operating loss was $18.9 million and $19.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, and $54.0 million and $36.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The decrease in operating loss between the three-month periods ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 was primarily attributable to net product sales, offset by an increase in selling, general and administrative activities related to the commercial launch of VONJO. The increase in operating loss between the six-month periods ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 resulted primarily from an increase in selling, general and administrative activities related to the commercial launch of VONJO, as well as a $10.3 million milestone expense related to FDA approval of VONJO, which was included in other operating expenses.
Net loss for the three months ended June 30, 2022 was $22.7 million, or $0.21 for basic and diluted loss per share, compared to net loss of $19.7 million, or $0.21 for basic and diluted loss per share, for the same period in 2021. Net loss for the six months ended June 30, 2022 was $59.8 million, or $0.57 for basic and diluted loss per share, compared to net loss of $36.9 million, or $0.44 for basic and diluted loss per share, for the same period in 2021.
As of June 30, 2022, our cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments totaled $95.9 million. We expect our present financial resources, along with expected cash receipts from net product sales of VONJO and up to $25.0 million in contractual funding commitments receivable upon achievement of minimum net product sales of VONJO under the terms of the previously-announced debt and royalty transactions with DRI Healthcare Trust, will enable us to fund our operations for at least one year.
Conference Call and Webcast
CTI will host a conference call and webcast to review its second quarter 2022 financial results and provide an update on business activities today, August 8, 2022, at 4:30 p.m. ET. To access the live call by phone please dial (888) 317-6003 (domestic), (855) 669-9657 (Canada) or (412) 317-6061 (international); the conference ID is 0078819. A live audio webcast of the event may also be accessed through the "Investors" section of CTI's website at www.ctibiopharma.com. A replay of the webcast will be available for 30 days following the event.
About VONJO (pacritinib)
Pacritinib is an oral kinase inhibitor with activity against wild type Janus Associated Kinase 2 (JAK2), mutant JAK2V617F form and FMS-like tyrosine kinase 3 (FLT3), which contribute to signaling of a number of cytokines and growth factors that are important for hematopoiesis and immune function. Myelofibrosis is often associated with dysregulated JAK2 signaling. Pacritinib has higher inhibitory activity for JAK2 over other family members, JAK3 and TYK2. At clinically relevant concentrations, pacritinib does not inhibit JAK1. Pacritinib exhibits inhibitory activity against additional cellular kinases (such as CSF1R and IRAK1), the clinical relevance of which is unknown.
VONJO is indicated for the treatment of adults with intermediate or high-risk primary or secondary (post-polycythemia vera or post-essential thrombocythemia) myelofibrosis with a platelet count below 50 × 109/L. This indication is approved under accelerated approval based on spleen volume reduction. Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in a confirmatory trial(s).
Important VONJO Safety Information
Hemorrhage:
Serious (11%) and fatal (2%) hemorrhages have occurred in VONJO-treated patients with platelet counts <100 × 109/L. Serious (13%) and fatal (2%) hemorrhages have occurred in VONJO-treated patients with platelet counts <50 × 109/L. Grade ≥3 bleeding events (defined as requiring transfusion or invasive intervention) occurred in 15% of patients treated with VONJO compared to 7% of patients treated on the control arm. Due to hemorrhage, VONJO dose reductions, dose interruptions, or permanent discontinuations occurred in 3%, 3%, and 5% of patients, respectively.
Avoid use of VONJO in patients with active bleeding and hold VONJO seven days prior to any planned surgical or invasive procedures. Assess platelet counts periodically, as clinically indicated. Manage hemorrhage using treatment interruption and medical intervention.
Diarrhea:
VONJO causes diarrhea in approximately 48% of patients compared to 15% of patients treated on the control arm. The median time to resolution in VONJO-treated patients was two weeks. The incidence of reported diarrhea decreased over time, with 41% of patients reporting diarrhea in the first eight weeks of treatment, 15% in weeks 8 through 16, and 8% in weeks 16 through 24. Diarrhea resulted in treatment interruption in 3% of VONJO-treated patients. None of the VONJO-treated patients reported diarrhea that resulted in treatment discontinuation. Serious diarrhea adverse reactions occurred in 2% of patients treated with VONJO compared to no such adverse reactions in patients in the control arm.
Control pre-existing diarrhea before starting VONJO treatment. Manage diarrhea with antidiarrheal medications, fluid replacement, and dose modification. Treat diarrhea with antidiarrheal medications promptly at the first onset of symptoms. Interrupt or reduce VONJO dose in patients with significant diarrhea despite optimal supportive care.
Thrombocytopenia:
VONJO can cause worsening thrombocytopenia. VONJO dosing was reduced due to worsening thrombocytopenia in 2% of patients with pre-existing moderate to severe thrombocytopenia (platelet count <100 × 109/L). VONJO dosing was reduced due to worsening thrombocytopenia in 2% of patients with pre-existing severe thrombocytopenia (platelet count <50 × 109/L).
Monitor platelet count prior to VONJO treatment and as clinically indicated during treatment. Interrupt VONJO in patients with clinically significant worsening of thrombocytopenia that lasts for more than seven days. Restart VONJO at 50% of the last given dose once the toxicity has resolved. If toxicity recurs hold VONJO. Restart VONJO at 50% of the last given dose once the toxicity has resolved.
Prolonged QT interval:
VONJO can cause prolongation of the QTc interval. QTc prolongation of >500 msec was higher in VONJO-treated patients than in patients in the control arm (1.4% vs 1%). QTc increase from baseline by 60 msec or higher was greater in VONJO-treated patients than in control arm patients (1.9% vs 1%). Adverse reactions of QTc prolongation were reported for 3.8% of VONJO-treated patients and 2% of control arm patients. No cases of torsades de pointes were reported.
Avoid use of VONJO in patients with a baseline QTc of >480 msec. Avoid use of drugs with significant potential for QTc prolongation in combination with VONJO. Correct hypokalemia prior to and during VONJO treatment. Manage QTc prolongation using VONJO interruption and electrolyte management.
Major Adverse Cardiac Events (MACE):
Another JAK)-inhibitor has increased the risk of MACE, including cardiovascular death, myocardial infarction, and stroke (compared to those treated with TNF blockers) in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, a condition for which VONJO is not indicated.
Consider the benefits and risks for the individual patient prior to initiating or continuing therapy with VONJO, particularly in patients who are current or past smokers and patients with other cardiovascular risk factors. Patients should be informed about the symptoms of serious cardiovascular events and the steps to take if they occur.
Thrombosis:
Another JAK-inhibitor has increased the risk of thrombosis, including deep venous thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, and arterial thrombosis (compared to those treated with TNF blockers) in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, a condition for which VONJO is not indicated.
Patients with symptoms of thrombosis should be promptly evaluated and treated appropriately.
Secondary Malignancies:
Another JAK-inhibitor has increased the risk of lymphoma and other malignancies, excluding non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) (compared to those treated with TNF blockers), in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, a condition for which VONJO is not indicated. Patients who are current or past smokers are at additional increased risk.
Consider the benefits and risks for the individual patient prior to initiating or continuing therapy with VONJO, particularly in patients with a known malignancy (other than a successfully-treated NMSC), patients who develop a malignancy, and patients who are current or past smokers.
Risk of Infection:
Another JAK-inhibitor has increased the risk of serious infections compared to best available therapy (BAT) in patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms. Serious bacterial, mycobacterial, fungal and viral infections may occur in patients treated with VONJO. Delay starting therapy with VONJO until active serious infections have resolved. Observe patients receiving VONJO for signs and symptoms of infection and manage promptly. Use active surveillance and prophylactic antibiotics according to clinical guidelines.
Interactions with CYP3A4 Inhibitors or Inducers:
Co-administration of VONJO with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors or inducers is contraindicated. Avoid concomitant use of VONJO with moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors or inducers.
Drug interruptions due to an adverse reaction occurred in 27% patients who received VONJO 200 mg twice daily compared to 10% of patients treated with BAT. Dosage reductions due to an adverse reaction occurred in 12% of patients who received VONJO 200 mg twice daily compared to 7% of patients treated with BAT. Permanent discontinuation due to an adverse reaction occurred in 15% of patients receiving VONJO 200 mg twice daily compared to 12% of patients treated with BAT.
Please visit http://www.ctibiopharma.com/vonjo_prescribing_information for full Prescribing Information and the Medication Guide.
About Myelofibrosis
Myelofibrosis is bone marrow cancer that results in formation of fibrous scar tissue and can lead to thrombocytopenia and anemia, weakness, fatigue and an enlarged spleen and liver. Within the United States, there are approximately 21,000 patients with myelofibrosis, 7,000 of which have severe thrombocytopenia (defined as blood platelet counts of less than 50 x109/L). Severe thrombocytopenia is associated with poor survival and high symptom burden and can occur as a result of disease progression or from drug toxicity with other JAK2 inhibitors, such as JAKAFI and INREBIC.
About CTI BioPharma Corp.
We are a commercial biopharmaceutical company focused on the acquisition, development and commercialization of novel targeted therapies for blood-related cancers that offer a unique benefit to patients and their healthcare providers. CTI has one FDA-approved product, VONJO® (pacritinib), a JAK2 and IRAK1 inhibitor, that spares JAK1. VONJO is approved for the treatment of adults with intermediate- or high-risk primary or secondary (post-polycythemia vera or post-essential thrombocythemia) myelofibrosis with a platelet count below 50 × 109/L. This indication is approved under FDA accelerated approval based on spleen volume reduction. Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in a confirmatory trial(s). CTI is conducting the Phase 3 PACIFICA study of VONJO in patients with myelofibrosis and severe thrombocytopenia as a post-marketing requirement.
VONJO® is a registered trademark of CTI BioPharma Corp.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements included in this press release that are not historical in nature are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on current assumptions that involve risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, events or developments to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: our ability to successfully commercialize VONJO and generate future revenues with respect to VONJO; our limited experience in generating revenue from product sales; the accuracy of our assumptions regarding our planned expenditures and sufficiency of our cash to fund operations; risks and uncertainties related to the COVID-19 pandemic as it relates to our operations and ongoing clinical trials; and those risks more fully discussed in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 and subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof and we assume no obligation to update these forward-looking statements, and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. "CTI BioPharma" and the CTI BioPharma logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of CTI BioPharma Corp. in various jurisdictions. All other trademarks belong to their respective owner.
CTI BioPharma Investor Contacts:
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YARDLEY, Pa., Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCK) announced today that it has amended the credit agreement governing its senior secured credit facilities (such amendment, the "Amendment"). The Amendment extends the agreement's maturity to August 2027 and increases the commitments under several of the Company's existing facilities. Following the Amendment, the Company's commitments under its credit agreement will include $800 million in U.S. dollar-denominated revolving commitments, $800 million in multicurrency revolving commitments, $50 million in Canadian dollar-denominated revolving commitments, $1.8 billion in Term Loan A commitments, and €540 million in Term Euro commitments.
The Company expects to use proceeds from the senior secured credit facilities in order to pay for the redemption of the outstanding 2¼% Senior Notes due 2023 (with an aggregate principal amount outstanding of €335 million) and the ¾% Senior Notes due 2023 (with an aggregate principal amount outstanding of €550 million) (collectively, the "Senior Notes"), both of which were issued by Crown European Holdings S.A., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.
The above description of the Amendment is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Amendment, which will be filed as an exhibit to an upcoming Current Report on Form 8‑K filing to be made by the Company.
Except for historical information, all other information in this press release consists of forward‑looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to be materially different from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause the statements made in this press release or the actual results of operations or financial condition of the Company to differ are discussed under the caption "Forward-Looking Statements" in the Company's Form 10-K Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 2021 and in subsequent filings made prior to or after the date hereof. The Company does not intend to review or revise any particular forward-looking statement in light of future events.
Crown Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiaries, is a leading global supplier of rigid packaging products to consumer marketing companies, as well as transit and protective packaging products, equipment and services to a broad range of end markets. World headquarters are located in Yardley, Pennsylvania. For more information, visit www.crowncork.com.
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JONES BEACH (WABC) -- While higher temperatures typically mean more beachgoers, the crowds were thinner at Jones Beach on Monday as shark sightings continue and other dangers loom.
Two sharks were spotted off of Rockaway Beach at Beach 73rd Street on Monday morning, which is one reason officials say there has been lower beach turnout.
"People have air conditioners in their homes, they have backyard swimming pools so we don't see the huge crowds that used to come down to the beaches to get the on shore breeze to cool off," said regional director George Gorman.
Drone video captured last week shows a shark feeding on bunker fish just 150 feet from shore off of Robert Moses State Park.
That incident was one of 15 sharks captured on video last Wednesday.
"It's scary, I've never heard of sharks being out here like this before," said Briggette Donatien.
For those who plan to head to the ocean, there was also a stern warning from lifeguards to swimmers amid an increase of strong rip currents.
"Definitely swim where lifeguards are and don't panic -- if you can, try swim sideways against the current," Jennifer McCabe said.
A rip current can sweep even the strongest swimmers out to sea.
Lifeguard John Hurley rescued a man from the Central Mall section of Jones Beach on Sunday.
"I was able to spot the rip current before he was really struggling, and really going under," Hurley said.
Lifeguards at Jones Beach made more than 100 serious rescues on Sunday.
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Police searching for missing teen who may be in Fargo
Published: Aug. 8, 2022 at 2:46 PM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - Police say they’re searching runaway, Samantha Holte, who may be in the Fargo area, Fergus Falls or Perham. Holte, a 17 year old female, was last seen in the Jewett Lake area, north of Fergus Falls, on the evening of 07/31/2022.
She was last seen wearing blue jeans and brown cowboy boots, unknown shirt. She is described as 5′9″ tall and approximately 155 pounds.
Anyone who has information is asked to contact the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office at 218-998-8555.
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Anne Heche's relationship with Ellen DeGeneres: A look back
Anne Heche and ex-girlfriend Ellen DeGeneres dated for over three years and had an unexpected breakup after a seemingly blissful relationship
In the wake of Anne Heche's horrific car crash, which destroyed a home and left the actress with severe burns, there is resumed interest in her relationship with Ellen DeGeneres.
The pair dated from 1997 through 2000, and did not initially go public with their romance.
Their seemingly solid relationship, bolstered by talks of having children together and getting married if the Civil Unions law passed in Vermont, came to an unexpected ending, according to friends.
A TIMELINE OF ANNE HECHE'S CAR CRASH: HOW STAR'S FIERY CRASH LANDED HER IN CRITICAL CONDITION
On Aug. 18, 2000, the couple issued a joint statement announcing they were no longer in a relationship. Just a day after the breakup announcement, Heche displayed bizarre behavior, abandoning her SUV on the road and subsequently walking 1.5 miles to a stranger's house.
The stranger, who initially let Heche into her home, grew more weary as the actress made no plans to return to her car, and called the sheriff’s department.
When the authorities showed up, the stranger told People Magazine, "Heche told them that she was 'God, and was going to take everyone back to heaven … in a spaceship.'"
Heche was taken to a hospital and released a few hours later but continued to struggle in the years ahead.
In an interview with Page Six, Heche claimed her relationship with DeGeneres made it difficult to find work. She says, "I didn’t do a studio picture for 10 years. I was fired from a $10 million picture deal and did not see the light of day in a studio picture."
She got back to work with the film "Six Days, Seven Nights," costarring Harrison Ford. And while Heche says nobody else wanted to work with her, she credits Ford for asking her to star in the film with him. Heche calls him her hero, revealing that he told her, "Frankly my dear, I don’t give a damn who you’re sleeping with."
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Heche and DeGeneres have continued to stay predominately quiet about their relationship, with DeGeneres telling the Los Angeles Times just a year after their split, "She walked out the door and I haven’t spoken to her since. I don’t have the answers … I’m left with everybody else wondering what happened."
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Conference call to take place on Thursday August 11 at 08:30 a.m. Eastern Time
HENDERSON, Nev., Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- VolitionRx Limited (NYSE AMERICAN: VNRX) ("Volition") today announced it will host a conference call on Thursday August 11, at 08.30 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss its financial and operating results for the second quarter 2022, in addition to providing a business update.
Event: VolitionRx Limited Second Quarter 2022 Earnings and Business Update Conference Call
Date: Thursday, August 11, 2022
Time: 08:30 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time
U.S. & Canada Dial-in: 1-877-407-9716 (toll free)
U.K. Dial-in: 0 800 756 3429 (toll free)
Toll/International: 1-201-493-6779
Conference ID: 13732149
Cameron Reynolds, President and Chief Executive Officer of Volition, will host the call along with Terig Hughes, Chief Financial Officer, Dr. Tom Butera, Chief Executive Officer of Volition Veterinary Diagnostics Development LLC, and Scott Powell, Executive Vice President, Investor Relations. The call will provide an update on important events which have taken place in the second quarter of 2022 and upcoming milestones.
A live audio webcast of the conference call will also be available on the investor relations page of Volition's corporate website at http://ir.volition.com. In addition, a telephone replay of the call will be available until August 25, 2022. The replay dial-in numbers are 1-844-512-2921 (toll-free) in the U.S. and Canada and 1-412-317-6671 (toll) internationally. Please use replay pin number 13732149.
About Volition
Volition is a multi-national epigenetics company that applies its Nucleosomics™ platform through its subsidiaries to develop simple, easy to use, cost effective blood tests to help diagnose and monitor a range of life-altering diseases including some cancers and diseases associated with NETosis such as sepsis and COVID-19. Early diagnosis and monitoring have the potential to not only prolong the life of patients, but also to improve their quality of life. The tests are based on the science of Nucleosomics™, which is the practice of identifying and measuring nucleosomes in the bloodstream or other bodily fluid - an indication that disease is present. Volition is primarily focused on human diagnostics and monitoring but also has a subsidiary focused on animal diagnostics and monitoring.
Volition's research and development activities are centered in Belgium, with an innovation laboratory and office in the U.S. and additional offices in London and Singapore.
Nucleosomics™ and Nu.Q® are trademarks of Volition and its subsidiaries.
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Temple police are searching for a 15-year-old runaway who last seen early Sunday.
Police said Marcos Anaya Jr. was last seen around 4:40 a.m.
Anaya is described as 5’8” with black hair and brown eyes.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call the police department at 254-298-5500.
RUNAWAY TEEN: TPD is searching for 15-year-old Marcos Anaya Jr. Anaya is described as 5’8” and 130 lbs, with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen on August 7, 2022 at around 4:40 a.m. If you have information on his whereabouts, please contact TPD at 254-298-5500. pic.twitter.com/37e9uh3qt4
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KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia and Ukraine traded accusations Monday that each side is shelling Europe's biggest nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine. Russia claimed that Ukrainian shelling caused a power surge and fire and forced staff to lower output from two reactors, while Ukraine has blamed Russian troops for storing weapons there.
Nuclear experts have warned that more shelling of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station, which was captured by Russia early in the war, is fraught with danger.
The Kremlin echoed that Monday, claiming that Kyiv was attacking the plant and urging Western powers to force a stop to that.
“Shelling of the territory of the nuclear plant by the Ukrainian armed forces is highly dangerous,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters. “It’s fraught with catastrophic consequences for vast territories, for the entire Europe.”
Ukraine's military intelligence spokesman, Andriy Yusov, countered that Russian forces have planted explosives at the plant to head off an expected Ukrainian counteroffensive in the region. Previously, Ukrainian officials have said Russia is launching attacks from the plant and using Ukrainian workers there as human shields.
Yusov called on Russia to "make a goodwill gesture and hand over control of the plant to an international commission and the IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency), if not to the Ukrainian military.”
Ukraine's ombudsman, Dmytro Lubinets, likewise urged that the United Nations, the IAEA and the international community send a delegation to “completely demilitarize the territory” and provide security guarantees to plant employees and the city where the plant is based, Enerhodar.
He accused Russia of “nuclear terrorism.”
The IAEA is the U.N.’s nuclear watchdog. Its director-general, Rafael Grossi, told The Associated Press last week that the situation surrounding the Zaporizhzhia plant “is completely out of control,” and issued an urgent plea to Russia and Ukraine to allow experts to visit the complex to stabilize the situation and avoid a nuclear accident.
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres voiced support for that idea Monday, saying, "any attack to a nuclear plant is a suicidal thing.”
One expert in nuclear materials at Imperial College London said the reactor at Zaporizhzhia is modern and housed inside a heavily reinforced steel-and-concrete building designed to protect against disasters.
“As such, I do not believe there would be a high probably of a breach of the containment building, even if it was accidently struck by an explosive shell, and even less likely the reactor itself could be damaged,” said Mark Wenman at the college's Nuclear Energy Futures.
He also said the complex's spent fuel tanks, where the shells reportedly hit, are strong and probably don't contain much spent fuel.
“Although it may seem worrying, and any fighting on a nuclear site would be illegal according to international law, the likelihood of a serious nuclear release is still small,” he said.
Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Lt. Gen. Igor Konashenkov said the attack Sunday caused a power surge and smoke, triggering an emergency shutdown. Fire teams extinguished flames, and the plant’s personnel lowered the output of reactors No. 5 and No. 6 to 500 megawatts, he said.
And the head of the Ukrainian company operating the plant said all but one power line connecting it to Ukraine’s energy system had been destroyed. Petro Kotin, head of the Ukrainian state corporation Eherhoatom, blamed Russian shelling and said a blackout would be “very unsafe for such a nuclear facility.”
As fighting continued on the front lines of the war, the United States on Monday pledged another $1 billion in new military aid for Ukraine. It would be the biggest delivery yet of rockets, ammunition and other arms straight from U.S. Department of Defense stocks for Ukrainian forces.
The latest announcement brings total U.S. security assistance committed to Ukraine by the Biden administration to $9.1 billion since Russian troops invaded on Feb. 24.
Ukraine’s presidential office said the Russians had shelled seven Ukrainian regions over the previous 24 hours, killing five people. Among the targets, it said, was Nikopol, a city just across the Dnieper River from the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant. Gas pipelines, plumbing and power lines were no longer functioning there, leaving thousands of people without electricity.
Russian rockets and artillery also hit eight municipalities in the northern Sumy region on Monday, killing one person, authorities there said.
Ukrainian forces struck Russian-controlled areas in the south, officials there said, including the strategic Antonivskiy bridge in the southern city of Kherson. An artery for Russian military supplies, the bridge has been closed in recent weeks because of earlier shelling. Plans to reopen it on Wednesday were now shelved, said Kirill Stremousov, deputy head of the Moscow-appointed administration of the Kherson region.
Meanwhile, one of the ships that left Ukraine on Friday under a deal to unblock grain supplies and stave off a global food crisis arrived in Turkey, the first loaded vessel to reach its destination. The Turkey-flagged Polarnet, laden with 12,000 tons of corn, docked at the port of Derince.
“This sends a message of hope to every family in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia: Ukraine won’t abandon you,” Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba tweeted. “If Russia sticks to its obligations, the ‘grain corridor’ will keep maintaining global food security.”
Twelve ships have now been authorized to sail under the grain deal between Ukraine and Russia, which was brokered by Turkey and the United Nations — 10 outbound and two inbound. Some 322,000 metric tons of agricultural products have left Ukrainian ports, the bulk of it corn but also sunflower oil and soya.
Four ships that left Ukraine on Sunday were expected to anchor near Istanbul on Monday evening for inspection Tuesday to make sure they are carrying only food items.
The first cargo ship to leave Ukraine, the Sierra Leone-flagged Razoni, which left Odesa on Aug. 1, hit a snag with delivery, however. It was heading for Lebanon with 26,000 metric tons of corn for chicken feed but the corn’s buyer in Lebanon refused to accept the cargo, since it was delivered so much later than its contract, Ukraine's embassy in Beirut said.
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Kareem Chehayeb in Beirut, Mehmet Guzel in Derince, Turkey, and Andrew Wilks in Istanbul contributed.
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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A man convicted and imprisoned for more than 20 years for the 1997 shooting death of another man in New Orleans was freed Monday after prosecutors agreed that his conviction should be vacated.
Court records show a motion to vacate the conviction of Cedric L. Dent, 47, in the shooting death of Anthony Milton was granted by a judge Monday and the district attorney's office agreed not to continue prosecuting the case.
The shooting happened outside a New Orleans supermarket, court records show.
The Innocence Project New Orleans organization said its investigation determined that prosecutors in the 1990s withheld documents that showed a witness to the shooting gave a description that didn’t match Dent, and that a key witness’s story changed multiple times before he testified at the trial.
“Cedric Dent is a victim of the failures of every system that was put in place to protect his rights as a person accused of a crime — a police department that did the bare minimum to investigate a serious crime; lawyers that didn’t have the resources or the wherewithal to investigate his case; and a district attorney’s office that concealed evidence that should have been turned over and would have helped Mr. Dent get the not guilty verdict he deserved at trial," Meredith Angelson, one of Mr. Dent’s lawyers, said in a statement released by the organization.
Innocence Project New Orleans said Dent was released Monday from the state penitentiary.
The organization said Dent is a nephew of another of its clients, Elvis Brooks. Brooks was freed in 2019 after serving 42 years for a killing connected to an armed robbery. Brooks was 62 at the time of his release. He always said he was not involved in the robbery. After IPNO found evidence that was withheld during his trial, prosecutors agreed to a deal that would free him if he pleaded guilty to the lesser crime of manslaughter. When he was released, Brooks said he pleaded to the charge to earn his freedom. | https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/Advocates-Conviction-in-1997-death-vacated-17359786.php | 2022-08-08T21:06:53Z | https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/Advocates-Conviction-in-1997-death-vacated-17359786.php | false |
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Michael J. Faber, Texas State University
(THE CONVERSATION) As President Joe Biden’s approval ratings continue to hover around 40% and polls consistently show that most Americans do not want him to run for reelection, Biden’s spokespeople insist that he plans to run.
It would be more surprising if he did not run.
No eligible sitting president has declined to run for reelection since 1968. Announcing that he does not plan to run would make Biden an early lame duck and make it much harder for him to accomplish his goals.
‘A lot of little things’
A lame-duck president leaves office at a known time. Second-term presidents and presidents who have just lost their reelection campaign both fall into this category, as well as presidents who choose not to seek a second term.
In nature, a lame duck is particularly vulnerable to predators because it cannot keep up with the other ducks. Before the term was applied to politics, it was used in the financial industry in 18th-century England to refer to someone in financial distress and thus vulnerable to creditors. In politics, lame ducks are defenseless against rivals because the rest of the political world has moved on and left them stumbling behind.
For the period between the election in November and inauguration in January, lame ducks are often unable to do anything legislatively. Instead, they are able to accomplish only what they can do on their own.
This is when many presidents issue a lot of pardons, particularly controversial ones. But their legislative records during their lame-duck period are dismal, since Congress has little incentive to work with someone who will soon be gone.
Post-election lame ducks have been a political problem since early in American history.
In 1801, John Adams appointed dozens of “midnight judges” to seats created by the Federalist Congress, to try to limit the powers of incoming President Thomas Jefferson and his allies in Congress.
In 1861, outgoing President James Buchanan did nothing to try to stop the secession of Southern states, seeing them as Abraham Lincoln’s problem. Benjamin Harrison took steps in 1893 to try to damage the economy just to make it harder for Grover Cleveland to govern. Herbert Hoover in 1933 would not change course on economic policy, despite the public’s electing Franklin Roosevelt and clearly wanting change.
By the early 1930s, frustration with these lame-duck periods led to the adoption of the 20th Amendment, which moved the date of presidential inaugurations back from March 4 to Jan. 20, shortening the lame-duck period by six weeks.
With less time to linger, presidents have still found ways to take a lot of little actions to try to build their legacy, protect their accomplishments or, especially for those who have lost a reelection campaign, to make life more difficult for the next president. Barack Obama used executive orders in the final two years of his presidency to achieve policy goals he had been unable to push through Congress. Donald Trump used executive orders to make last-minute changes intended to create additional headaches for Joe Biden.
‘Old news’
Some presidents are lame ducks for longer periods – the ones who cannot run again after serving two terms, or the rare few who have announced during their first term that they will not run for reelection. They face a different governing problem.
Second-term presidents are generally able to accomplish things for the first two years of their second term, perhaps three if they are popular. But once the next election cycle starts, the press and the public both shift their attention to the candidates, and the president loses a great deal of his ability to control the media narrative or reach the public.
Once candidates declare that they are running, the press treats lame-duck presidents as old news, with a dismissive attitude toward anything the outgoing president might be doing.
Congress, especially one controlled by the opposition party, will often take a similar approach. In Obama’s final year as president, for example, Republicans in Congress blocked all his efforts, including his attempt to appoint a justice to a Supreme Court vacancy.
As a scholar of the presidency who has studied elections and transitions, I believe that if Biden announces he is not running for reelection, there will be an immediate and unavoidable shift in the media, Congress and the Democratic Party leadership to a focus on the 2024 election. He will face the same kind of treatment past lame ducks have experienced, especially if the Republicans win control of the House or the Senate, or both, in the 2022 midterm elections.
Opens the field
Biden’s fate at the hands of Congress, the press and the public may be even worse, since a decision not to run again is very likely to be seen as a failure.
Only three first-term presidents have declined to run for a second term. The most similar case was Lyndon Johnson, who had served about five years, finishing the term of the assassinated President John F. Kennedy before being elected to a full term of his own in 1964.
When Johnson decided not to run for reelection in 1968, he was losing public support in the face of an unpopular war in Vietnam and major opposition from within his own party.
It is not clear exactly when he decided not to run again, but his announcement that he was not running was not made until after the New Hampshire primary in early 1968. By that point, his ability to effectively govern had already been badly damaged by fallout from the Vietnam War, and media attention quickly shifted away from him to focus on the candidates who might replace him.
If Biden announces he is not running, that will open up the field for potential Democratic candidates who are not willing to run against a sitting president of their own party. These candidates will want to know as soon as possible so they can launch their campaigns early.
But Biden will want to delay the announcement to keep the media focus on his administration and the policy goals he hopes to achieve, especially those that require action by Congress. After all, his term of office continues until Jan. 20, 2025, whether he runs again or not. To accomplish anything in those last two years he will need to keep the media and Congress focused on his administration.
This will cause a strain between the would-be presidents and the man who currently holds the office. But Biden, like any president, is more concerned with his own agenda than with the campaigns of others. His agenda stands a better chance if he runs than if he does not.
Still, the combination of old age and unpopularity makes it plausible that Biden would decide to forgo a second term. If he makes that decision, he will likely hold off as long as possible before announcing it. From the moment he becomes a lame duck, the most productive days of his presidency are sure to be behind him.
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