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Olivia Newton-John is being remembered. After the actress' husband, John Easterling, announced that she died at her California ranch on Monday morning, tributes poured in for the Grease star online. Newton-John was 73 at the time of her death, which came after a decades-long battle with breast cancer.
Newton-John's Grease co-star shared a photo of the late actress to Instagram, along with a touching tribute to her.
"My dearest Olivia, you made all of our lives so much better. Your impact was incredible. I love you so much," he wrote. "We will see you down the road and we will all be together again. Yours from the moment I saw you and forever! Your Danny, your John!"
On Instagram, Barbra Streisand wrote that Newton-John was "too young to leave this world."
"May she RIP," Streisand added in her post.
Andy Cohen shared a video of Newton-John singing on Instagram.
"Hopelessly Devoted to YOU, Olivia Newton John," Cohen captioned the clip of the actress singing the Grease song. "Rest In Peace, Queen. Thank you for the music."
"My heart is broken," Richard Marx tweeted alongside photos of himself and the late actress. "Rest now, sweet friend. You were as kind and loving a person as there’s ever been. I’ll miss you every day."
Fellow Australian Kylie Minogue paid tribute to Newton-John as well, saying, "Since I was ten years old, I have loved and looked up to Olivia Newton John. She was, and always will be, an inspiration to me in so many, many ways. My deepest condolences to her family and loved ones. x ONJ4EVER"
Singer Melissa Manchester also took time to publicly mourn Newton-John, saying, "Olivia Newton-John was a valiant warrior. I will remember her as kind, compassionate, loving and so talented. I was honored to have her sing my Christmas song, There’s Still My Joy , co-written by Beth Neilsen-Chapman and Matt Rollings.The world has lost a sweet source of light. May she now and forever rest in peace."
Actor and musician Rick Springfield took to Facebook to pay tribute to Newton-John, saying, "Sweet Olivia has gone home. She was a beautiful soul and I know of no one who didn’t love her or know what a great humanitarian she was. The world is out of balance when we lose these magnificent people. God speed Livvy. We will all meet again."
Kate Hudson shared a video of herself singing Newton-John's iconic hit from Grease, "Hopelessly Devoted to You." Alongside the touching video, she wrote, "There are a handful of people in my life who inspired me to lock myself in my bedroom and sing from the top of my lungs in the mirror." Hudson continued, "Thank you for sharing your light to the world as it moved and shaped little girls like me. May we all today sing for Olivia and celebrate her courageous years of fighting. Love and Light."
Newton-John's Grease co-star Dinah Manoff also shared her condolences, saying, "As many will tell you, Olivia Newton-John was one of the kindest, most generous souls ever to grace the earth, and I was one lucky Pink Lady to have spent time with her during the filming of Grease. She brought light and laughter wherever she went. My deepest condolences to her family and friends during their time of great loss."
Gayle King took to Instagram to share her memorial for Newton-John as well, writing, "We lost one of the greats today… deeply saddened by the loss of @therealonj..She was kind, talented & big fun! Olivia talked to us before the auction of those iconic leather pants… and becuz she’s such a good sport she tried them on for the first time in many years … did they fit ??? Swipe left …. Heaven has gained another angel .. thinking of her husband John and daughter Chloe. She was a beautiful human being inside and out."
Keep reading to see more tributes to Newton-John.
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Now playing: ‘Not Okay’ and ‘Vengeance,’ two provocative comedies about narcissism
Chicago - In an era where so many people want to turn themselves into online brands, what’s the difference between personal fulfillment and successful brand management? That’s the question at the heart of two provocative dark comedies released this week: B.J. Novak’s directorial debut "Vengeance" and Quinn Shephard’s sophomore feature "Not Okay."
Together, they serve as a portrait of two ends of Millennial self-absorption: "Vengeance" follows a late 30s/early 40s "Xennial" (Novak) trying to milk a tenuous personal connection to make a true crime podcast, while "Not Okay" follows a mid-20s "Zillennial" (Zoey Deutch) who becomes an Instagram influencer by pretending she survived a terrorist bombing.
Both films deploy a curious, sometimes contradictory set of tones to explore the bedlam of our current social media age. And while they’re imperfect but engaging on their own, they’re even more intriguing as a double feature. Read on for more thoughts on each.
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Not Okay (streaming on Hulu)
Dylan O'Brien and Zoey Deutch in the film NOT OKAY. Photo by Nicole Rivelli. Courtesy of Searchlight Pictures. © 2022 20th Century Studios All Rights Reserved
The opening act of "Not Okay" plays like a darkly satirical riff on "Emily In Paris." Looking to make her privileged but humdrum life look more impressive online, photo editor/would-be-writer Danni Sanders (a mesmerizing Zoey Deutch) decides to fake a trip to Paris on Instagram one weekend. But when the city is struck by a series of bombings right near where Danni posted her last faked photo, she sees an even quicker road to online and in-person clout: Pretend to be a traumatized survivor who’s bravely willing to share her story.
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It’s a bitingly acerbic setup that 27-year-old writer/director Quinn Shephard fills with the details of someone deeply steeped in the world of YouTube reaction videos and emotional Insta stories capped off with the perfect emoji. (Dylan O'Brien absolutely nails the dirtbag energy of a bleached-blonde weed influencer.) "Not Okay" opens with a cheeky warning that the film contains "flashing lights, themes of trauma, and an unlikeable female protagonist," and the first act glides along on that gleefully satirical energy.
But around the 30-minute mark, "Not Okay" makes a bold shift in tone. Looking to juice up her story with more lived-in specificity, Danni decides to attend a support group for violence survivors. There one of the attendees reveals that he was at the 2017 Ariana Grande concert bombing. Another named Rowan (Mia Isaac) is the teenage survivor of a Parkland-esque school shooting that left 23 of her classmates dead.
All of the sudden the stakes of the film skyrocket as "Not Okay" weaves these evocations of real-life violence into its heightened social media satire. A big part of what makes "Not Okay" so compulsively watchable is the question of whether Shephard can pull off such a tricky tonal tightrope, particularly as Danni and Rowan strike up a warm relationship as friends and activists; the latter’s genuine trauma standing in stark contrast with the former’s glib self-centeredness.
WATCH FREE ON TUBI: Quinn Shephard’s debut feature "Blame" — get the app
Mia Isaac and Zoey Deutch in the film NOT OKAY. Courtesy of Searchlight Pictures. © 2022 20th Century
Shephard succeeds more than she fails, deploying a provocative tone without ever letting "Not Okay" slip into bad taste. If anything, she’s perhaps a little too gentle in the film’s back half, as "Not Okay" shifts into more straightforwardly dramatic territory. The stylish film ultimately struggles to find its center under the sheer number of digital-age themes crammed into its internet scammer story. Still, the appreciable audacity of what Shephard is trying to do coupled with the stellar work of a uniformly great cast make this off-beat satire worth a "like and subscribe."
Grade: B
Rated R. 102 minutes. Dir: Quinn Shephard. Featuring: Zoey Deutch, Dylan O'Brien, Mia Isaac, Embeth Davidtz, Nadia Alexander, Tia Dionne Hodge, Negin Farsad, Karan Soni, Dash Perry. "Not Okay" is streaming on Hulu.
Vengeance (in theaters)
(L to R) Boyd Holbrook as Ty Shaw and B.J. Novak as Ben Manalowitz in VENGEANCE, written and directed by B.J. Novak and released by Focus Features. Credit: Patti Perret / Focus Features
On its surface, "Vengeance" seems like a typical fish-out-of-water comedy: Ben Manalowitz (writer/director B.J. Novak) is a self-important, commitment-phobic Brooklyn journalist who takes an extended visit to small-town West Texas, where he sticks out like a Harvard sweatshirt at a monster truck rally. But that comedic cultural divide is just one of the many, many things Novak has on his mind in his debut feature, which also doubles as a contemporary social thinkpiece and a genuine thriller.
In other words: It’s a movie about a true crime podcast! After being somewhat improbably roped into attending the funeral of a casual fling named Abilene (Lio Tipton), Ben spots an opportunity to create an "existential crime story" about the modern state of America (and a dead white girl, of course). You see, even though Abilene died of a drug overdose, her brother Ty (Boyd Holbrook) is convinced she was murdered by a drug cartel. And under the guise of investigating Abilene’s death, Ben decides to make a podcast about the small town conservative urge to turn to conspiracy theories to explain away life’s problems. Yet the deeper Ben digs, the more secrets he uncovers — and the more he starts to question his own big-city assumptions.
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As he proved with his 2021 social issue FX show "The Premise," Novak has clearly spent his post-"Office" years thinking deeply about the state of the world. And while the mix of tones in his debut feature occasionally calls to mind the work of the Coen brothers, Novak’s overt intellectualism gives "Vengeance" its own offbeat rhythms. You never quite know where it’s going, which is the most enjoyable thing about it. And Novak gets great supporting turns from actors playing three very different flavors of Texan: Ashton Kutcher, J. Smith-Cameron and especially Holbrook.
(L to R) Ashton Kutcher as Quentin Sellers and B.J. Novak as Ben Manalowitz in VENGEANCE, written and directed by B.J. Novak and released by Focus Features. Credit: Patti Perret / Focus Features
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It’s a shame, then, that the movie is about half as smart and thought-provoking as it thinks it is. "Vengeance" has too much on its mind to fully gel, as Novak jumps from ideas about commitment-free modern dating to the human cost of the opioid crisis to the tribal divides of online "hot take" culture. And in trying to avoid patronizing Texans in one way, Novak winds up patronizing them in another, celebrating their small town "authenticity" in a way that feels only skin deep. "Vengeance" ultimately turns out to be a bit of morality play with a moral that feels unearned. Still, the journey to getting there is unique enough (and funny enough) to recommend.
Grade: B-
Rated R. 107 minutes. Dir: B.J. Novak. Featuring: B.J. Novak, Boyd Holbrook, Dove Cameron, Issa Rae, Ashton Kutcher, Isabella Amara, J. Smith-Cameron, Lio Tipton, John Mayer. "Vengeance" is currently in theaters.
Make it a double feature with "Bad Influence," streaming free on Tubi
Bad Influence (2022): Single mom Joan (Jennie Garth, "Beverly Hills, 90210") is overjoyed when her daughter finally makes friends at her new high school. Soon, however, it becomes clear that this group of students follow their own moral code that’s strange, self-centered and possibly dangerous. "Bad Influence" is a Tubi Original. Rated TV-14. 89 minutes. Dir: William Corcoran. Featuring: Jennie Garth, Kayleigh Shikanai, Devin Cecchetto, Vinson Tran, Christian Martyn, Austin Ball, Pamela Johnson, Kudakwashe Rutendo.
"Bad Influence" is streaming for free on Tubi — get the app
How to watch "Not Okay" and "Vengeance"
"Not Okay" is streaming on Hulu. "Vengeance" is in theaters nationwide; it is not currently available to stream.
About the writer: Caroline Siede is a film and TV critic in Chicago, where the cold never bothers her anyway. A member of the Chicago Film Critics Association, she spent four years lovingly analyzing the romantic comedy genre one film at a time in her column When Romance Met Comedy for The A.V. Club. She also co-hosts the movie podcast, Role Calling, and shares her pop culture opinions on Twitter (@carolinesiede).
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Police departments across the United States are finding it hard to retain officers and improve overall staffing shortages in localities in various parts of the country.
As Axios reported, with murder rates up about 30% across the U.S. in 2020, it's the largest increase since the early 1960s when record-keeping on the matter first began.
As the Associated Press reported, officers report being burned out after dealing with the pandemic and by calls to defund the police after the murder of George Floyd.
Philadelphia Police spokesperson Eric Gripp said, “We’re getting more calls for service and there are fewer people to answer them.”
The city of Los Angeles is down over 650 officers from pre-pandemic staffing levels, according to the Associated Press.
In Massachusetts, the state police have faced staffing shortages. In 2021 police departments in the state expected to lose up to 250 officers, so leadership moved almost four dozen troopers tasked with investigating major crimes like homicides over to perform street patrols.
Kansas City Police Interim Chief Joseph Maybin described staffing shortages there, saying, "The people (who) work here are working long hours, extra overtime to cover other shifts," while describing conditions at the 911 call center to CNN.
CNN reported that the Dallas Police Department is short about 550 officers, and in Portland they are operating while trying to fill about 100 officer positions.
Seattle announced plans in June to fill vacancies while the city is down over 400 officers since 2019. The city wants to hire 500 officers and is offering hiring bonuses, Axios reported. | https://www.wptv.com/news/national/police-departments-across-the-us-deal-with-staffing-shortages | 2022-08-09T03:04:56Z | https://www.wptv.com/news/national/police-departments-across-the-us-deal-with-staffing-shortages | false |
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the Missouri Lottery's "Show Me Cash" game were:
14-21-22-24-25
(fourteen, twenty-one, twenty-two, twenty-four, twenty-five)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the Missouri Lottery's "Show Me Cash" game were:
14-21-22-24-25
(fourteen, twenty-one, twenty-two, twenty-four, twenty-five) | https://www.expressnews.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Show-Me-Cash-game-17360614.php | 2022-08-09T03:05:54Z | https://www.expressnews.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Show-Me-Cash-game-17360614.php | false |
MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "SuperCash" game were:
05-11-13-18-29-38, Doubler: N
(five, eleven, thirteen, eighteen, twenty-nine, thirty-eight; Doubler: N)
¶ Maximum prize: $350,000
MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "SuperCash" game were:
05-11-13-18-29-38, Doubler: N
(five, eleven, thirteen, eighteen, twenty-nine, thirty-eight; Doubler: N)
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ST. LOUIS (AP) — President Joe Biden on Monday approved Missouri’s request for a federal disaster declaration in response to severe flooding.
The declaration makes St. Louis-area residents eligible for federal help with temporary housing, home repairs and some health expenses.
Record rainfall caused widespread flash flooding across the St. Louis area July 26, then struck again July 28 as residents were still recovering from the first wave of flooding.
The weather service said the rain that began July 26 was the most prolific in the St. Louis metropolitan area since records began in 1874.
Authorities said two men drowned, dozens were rescued and many others were displaced during the storms.
Federal assistance available to St. Louis residents includes money to pay for uninsured medical expenses and property damage. Applicants can also get counseling and disaster-related unemployment assistance.
“This was historic, devastating flash flooding that has impacted thousands of people in the St. Louis region,” Missouri Gov. Mike Parson said in a statement Monday. “As we’ve seen at the assistance center events last week, there is tremendous need to support the families that have been so severely impacted by the record flash flooding." | https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/Biden-approves-disaster-declaration-for-Missouri-17360133.php | 2022-08-09T03:06:56Z | https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/Biden-approves-disaster-declaration-for-Missouri-17360133.php | true |
JACKSON, Miss (AP) — An incident involving a white Mississippi Highway Patrol officer and three Black men is under investigation after a viral video showed the officer putting a handcuffed man into a chokehold and wrestling him into a ditch.
The video, captured Friday in McComb by a man named Packer Lewis, sparked outrage over the officer’s conduct.
The video shows one of Lewis' brothers, Eugene Lewis, standing in the street in handcuffs as Packer Lewis and another brother, Darius Lewis, yell that they are recording the incident. Suddenly, the officer grabs Eugene Lewis by the neck and pulls him across the street, tackling him to the ground. At one point, the officer appears to use his knee to pin him down.
“That's how George Floyd died,” Packer Lewis yelled while recording a livestream on Facebook, referring to the 2020 murder of Floyd, a Black man who was pinned under a Minneapolis police officer's knee for more than nine minutes.
Packer Lewis said the Mississippi officer became aggressive after he told the Lewis brothers to leave the scene.
“He said y’all need to leave. It’s not y’all business. We said it’s our business because it’s our brother,” Lewis told The Associated Press on Monday.
After detaining Eugene Lewis in a police car, the officer then walked toward the other two brothers and pointed a weapon at one of them. After another officer arrived, Packer and Darius Lewis were then arrested.
Public officials said an investigation is underway. Authorities have not identified the officer involved nor said what prompted Eugene Lewis to be placed in handcuffs. Packer Lewis said his brother was pulled over for allegedly speeding and then was arrested for having an expired license.
"The Mississippi Department of Public Safety was made aware of an incident involving a Mississippi Highway Patrolman conducting an arrest on a subject in McComb, MS,” said Bailey Martin, a spokesperson for the Mississippi Department of Public Safety. “This incident is being reviewed internally by the Department of Public Safety. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is also conducting an inquiry.”
McComb Mayor Quordiniah Lockley urged patience as an investigation unfolds.
"I know that many of you like myself, have viewed the video of the Mississippi Highway Patrol Officer and Mr. Eugene Lewis. I am alarmed as well as disturbed over it," Lockley said. “I ask that you allow the investigation to be completed but at the same time let your voice be heard.”
Lockley said he contacted State Representative Daryl Porter Jr. and asked him to intervene on behalf of the City of McComb since it involved Mississippi Highway Patrol, which is the state's jurisdiction.
In a statement, Porter, Jr., a Democrat from Summit, said the commissioner of public safety told him the incident is being investigated by the Internal Affairs and the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation.
Packer Lewis said his brothers were released from jail Friday night, but he was kept up until Sunday night because of a past charge on his criminal record. He said he is facing eight charges related to the incident, including obstruction of justice. He is still processing Friday's events several days later.
“I was kind of shocked because I've seen this type of activity on TV. But I never thought I'd be hands-on with it. I never thought I'd be a part of something like this.”
The incident occurred less than a month after the firing of the police chief in Lexington, 130 miles (210 kilometers) north of McComb. The Mississippi Center For Investigative Reporting said the Lexington police chief was caught on tape using racial slurs and talking about how many people he killed in the line of duty.
Howard Henderson, the director of the Center for Justice Research at Texas Southern University and a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, said Lewis' video displayed “bad policing 101.”
“He seems to obviously have lost control of himself, and he almost looked like he was afraid of the gentleman recording. And because of that, he overreacted in the moment,” Henderson said.
Henderson said police departments should hire more Black police officers as they bring a different perspective to the job than their white colleagues.
A 2017 Pew Research survey of police officers found that 72% of white police officers but fewer than half of all Black officers view police killings of Black people as “isolated incidents,” instead of “signs of a broader problem between.”
These disparities beget distrust, and distrust begets poor policing, Henderson said.
"Trust in the community is fundamental to successful policing. And only through police conduct are you able to improve community interactions and promote a shared responsibility for addressing crime and disorder," Henderson said. “When that trust is broken down, you destroy the ability of a police department to be effective at doing the job society has said it needs to do.”
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Michael Goldberg is a corps member for the Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues. Follow him on Twitter at twitter.com/mikergoldberg. | https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/Viral-video-of-Mississippi-arrest-sparks-17360117.php | 2022-08-09T03:10:15Z | https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/Viral-video-of-Mississippi-arrest-sparks-17360117.php | false |
Mets first. Brandon Nimmo hit by pitch. Starling Marte homers to center field. Brandon Nimmo scores. Francisco Lindor lines out to second base to Jonathan India. Pete Alonso lines out to deep right center field to Nick Senzel. Daniel Vogelbach flies out to deep left field to Jake Fraley.
2 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Mets 2, Reds 0.
Mets third. Starling Marte grounds out to shortstop, Jose Barrero to Joey Votto. Francisco Lindor walks. Pete Alonso strikes out swinging. Daniel Vogelbach singles to right field. Francisco Lindor scores. Jeff McNeil flies out to deep left field to Jake Fraley.
1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on. Mets 3, Reds 0.
Reds fourth. Jonathan India reaches on error. Fielding error by Pete Alonso. Nick Senzel reaches on a fielder's choice to second base. Jonathan India out at second. Mike Moustakas singles to deep left center field. Nick Senzel to third. Joey Votto reaches on a fielder's choice to second base. Mike Moustakas out at second. Nick Senzel scores. Donovan Solano singles to right field. Joey Votto to second. Jake Fraley reaches on a fielder's choice to second base. Donovan Solano out at second.
1 run, 2 hits, 1 error, 3 left on. Mets 3, Reds 1.
Mets eighth. Francisco Lindor strikes out swinging. Pete Alonso strikes out on a foul tip. Daniel Vogelbach doubles to deep right field. Jeff McNeil hit by pitch. Tyler Naquin triples to deep right field. Jeff McNeil scores. Mark Canha scores. Eduardo Escobar is intentionally walked. James McCann lines out to deep center field to Albert Almora Jr..
2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Mets 5, Reds 1. | https://www.expressnews.com/sports/article/Cincinnati-N-Y-Mets-Runs-17360611.php | 2022-08-09T03:11:05Z | https://www.expressnews.com/sports/article/Cincinnati-N-Y-Mets-Runs-17360611.php | false |
WFO PHOENIX Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Monday, August 8, 2022
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DUST STORM WARNING
Dust Storm Warning
National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
637 PM PDT Mon Aug 8 2022
...A DUST STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM PDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN IMPERIAL COUNTY...
At 636 PM PDT, a wall of dust was along a line extending from 7 miles
southwest of Salton City to near Westmorland to Calexico, moving
northeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Less than one quarter mile visibility with strong wind in
excess of 50 mph.
SOURCE...Webcam video.
IMPACT...Dangerous life-threatening travel.
This includes the following highways...
CA Interstate 8 near mile marker 1, and between mile markers 3 and
50.
CA Route 78 between mile markers 1 and 20.
CA Route 111 between mile markers 1 and 29.
Locations impacted include...
El Centro, Calexico, Brawley, Imperial, Plaster City, Salton City,
Ocotillo, Holtville, Westmorland, Mt. Signal, El Centro Naval
Airfield, Ocotillo Wells, Fish Creek Wash, Coyote Wells and Alamorio.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not drive into a dust storm. PULL ASIDE STAY ALIVE!
There is no safe place on a highway when a dust storm hits.
Visibility can be lost immediately, making it difficult or impossible
to slow down and avoid stopped vehicles. Delay travel, or safely exit
the highway before the dust storm arrives.
The National Weather Service in San Diego has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
East Central San Diego County in southwestern California...
* Until 715 PM PDT.
* At 639 PM PDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms
producing flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
I-8 Between Boulevard And Imperial County Line, Hwy S2 Between
Canebrake And Imperial County Line, Hwy S2 Vallecito Creek Rd, Hwy
S2 Between Agua Caliente And Canebrake, Fish Creek Wash, Hwy S2
Between Shelter Valley And Agua Caliente, Canebrake, Agua Caliente
and Jacumba.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1015 PM PDT THIS
EVENING FOR SOUTHWESTERN IMPERIAL COUNTY...
At 639 PM PDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have
fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Ocotillo, Plaster City, Mountain Spring, Coyote Wells, and Carrizo
Wash.
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 645 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR
RIVERSIDE COUNTY...
The heavy rain has ended. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a
threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures.
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HONG KONG, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hong Kong Aerospace Technology Group Limited (01725. HK), which is committed to promoting Hong Kong's industrialization and supporting Hong Kong's becoming an international innovation and technology hub announced on 2 August 2022 that HKSML, its indirect wholly-owned subsidiary entered into a fit-out contract regarding the 2/F and 8/F Advanced Manufacturing Centre (AMC) in Tseung Kwan O. The construction will be executed into three phases. It is estimated that the whole project will take about 150 days, and the contract involves approximately HKD$160 million.
HKATG is the first company in Hong Kong settles in AMC. The Satellite Manufacturing Center, and the Satellite Operation Control and Application Center located at the 2/F and 8/F AMC Premises, respectively, cover an area of 180,000 square feet, and the fitting-out works have been officially commenced. The signing of the fit-out contract also means that the Hong Kong Satellite Manufacturing Center, the Satellite Operation Control and Application Center are on the right track and getting ready for mass production within the year, representing a milestone on the journey of the "Made in Hong Kong" satellite.
HKATG will develop a satellite manufacturing production line integrating assembly, integrated testing, and satellites testing, and support the multi-task and multi-user satellite measurement and operation control center, which can provide users with a one-stop service from satellite production to operation and maintenance management, thereby promoting the comprehensive development of HKATG.
The exclusive rare high ceiling of 13-meter
In recent years, Hong Kong SAR government has been actively promoting the development of innovative technologies and emphasizing smart manufacturing and re-industrialization and forward-looking I&T initiatives which form part of the Policy Address. Backed by InnoPark, the AMC in Tseung Kwan O has become a key driver of reindustrialization in Hong Kong, the fitting out works undertaken for the Satellite Manufacturing Center symbolize the Group is positioned to power the growth of "Innofacturing" and accelerate the reindustrialization of Hong Kong.
The biggest feature of the Satellite Manufacturing Center located on 2/F AMC is that it has an exclusive high ceiling of 13-meter, comparing other floors with only 6 meters high, this is the only single-story space with such a ceiling height of InnoParks. The new Premises provides sufficient space for the Group to manufacture and store large, medium, and small satellites. High ceilings help to keep the air circulation, but most importantly, it facilitates the equipment and mechanical extension, providing more possibilities for building satellites of different sizes.
Another benefit of moving to AMC is that it allows the Group to leverage AMC's shared services including warehouses, logistics services, shared prototype manufacturing, small batch assembly, and so on. These high-end facilities and configurations are ideal for enterprises of different sizes, and at the same time, they also meet the requirements of high-end manufacturing and testing procedures.
Local-made satellite mass production
HKATG plans to put into production the first batch of business satellites in 2022. After the satellite manufacturing production line is completed, the Group aims to produce 30 to 60 satellites per year, and the production capacity will reach 150 satellites per year in terms of full production. Mass-produced satellite types will include optical satellites, radar satellites, communications satellites, and space-based IoT sensors. The second phase of satellite manufacturing is planned to kick start from 2023 to 2027. The Group will establish a global large-scale satellite assembly integration and ultra-precision manufacturing center in phases, which is expected to cover an area of 2.5 million-square-foot.
AMC is an advanced manufacturing base designed for high-end production, where I&T companies can quickly turn innovative concepts into high-quality products and accelerate their development. With AMC's state-of-the-art infrastructure, world-class, low-cost, and high-quality I&T products, the new premises at AMC will help HKATG to locate high-value, high-precision, high-tech aerospace manufacturing processes and production lines in Hong Kong, fully integrate into Hong Kong's manufacturing industry ecology, and further improve Hong Kong's innovation and technology ecosystem and technology ecological chain, in other words, accelerating the development of Hong Kong as an international innovation and technology hub.
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World cruise experts giving travelers the inside look at Silversea's 2025 world cruise
SEATTLE, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cruise Specialists, an Internova Travel Group company and the leader in world, grand and expedition cruising since 1987, is holding a webinar about Silversea Cruises' 2025 World Cruise aboard the Silver Dawn. All travelers interested in sailing the globe are invited to attend this complimentary webinar:
Wednesday, August 10
11 a.m. PST/2:00 p.m. EST
Register here
As experts in world cruising, Cruise Specialists is working closely with Silversea on their 2025 world cruise. Sailing from Tokyo to New York from January 13-May 29, 2025, this 136-day voyage visits 59 ports of call in 30 countries. This cruise also features 19 ports of call that the Silver Dawn has never visited, and 33 overnights in ports to allow guests to spend more time exploring.
Onboard, guests will experience Silversea's luxury butler service, eight restaurants (six of which are complimentary), suite accommodations, entertainment and included gratuities. The Silver Dawn holds only 596 guests, making it an intimate, luxurious experience.
And by working with Cruise Specialists, world cruisers get personalized assistance with their once-in-a-lifetime vacation, including a bon voyage gala, exclusive shore excursions and 24-7 assistance before, during and after the cruise.
"A world cruise is a true 'bucket list' vacation, and it is important for travelers to work with an expert," said Annie Scrivanich, Senior Vice President of Cruise Specialists. "It is vital that travelers work with travel advisors who have a specialty in this niche to ensure that they are matched with the right voyage. Cruise Specialists is very excited to partner with Silversea on this webinar. With their small ships, focus on luxury and professional, experienced shipboard staff, they are a wonderful option for a world cruise. Cruising the globe on the Silver Dawn will bring memories to last a lifetime, and I encourage anyone who has an interest in a world cruise to come sit down virtually with Cruise Specialists and Silversea."
Cruise Specialists is an award-winning cruise and tour agency dedicated to arranging the most luxurious land and sea vacations for its clients. Cruise Specialists is a part of Travel Leaders Group, a division of Internova Travel Group, and has been sending clients on memorable world cruises, family reunion cruises, affinity group cruises, honeymoons and unique personal travel experiences since 1987. The agency has been recognized by a number of travel publications, including Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure as one of the top luxury travel agencies. Cruise Specialists is headquartered in Seattle, Wash., with an additional office in Novato, Calif.
Internova Travel Group is one of the largest travel services companies in the world with a collection of leading brands delivering high-touch, personal travel expertise to leisure and corporate clients. Internova manages leisure, business and franchise firms through a portfolio of distinctive divisions. Internova represents more than 70,000 travel advisors in over 6,000 company-owned and affiliated locations predominantly in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, with a presence in more than 80 countries.
CONTACT:
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bgriffin@travelleaders.com
651-442-5173
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USD 345 plans for first day of school, says teacher shortages will not be an issue this year
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) -In Monday’s meeting, the board went through budgeting, teaching and learning reports and student handbooks to make sure the school year runs smoothly.
A new addition to USD 345 is making sure students have enough teachers ready to go on the first day of school.
New superintendent, Brad Willson is preparing for his first year leading the district.
He says families and students can look forward to a staff full of teachers, who will take care of the kids.
Several districts across the state are dealing with shortages of teachers, staff and bus drivers.
But Seaman and Shawnee Heights both say, empty classrooms will not be an issue this year.
“We have seen a decrease in our applications, but we are very fortunate that people want to come and be apart of the community and work so we have a couple of unfilled teaching positions. We have been doing very well compared to other ones in the area,” Willson said.
″We have been pretty lucky as far as others and positions like that but we are still looking for bus drivers custodians and paras,” said Tiffanie Kinch, USD 450.
The first day of school for USD 345 is next Thursday, August 18th. Shawnee Heights, Topeka and Auburn-Washburn are among those returning this week.
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Post offices on mission mode
Hyderabad August 09, 2022 07:48 ISTSpreading ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign
The extensive postal network in Hyderabad region is proactively undertaking a series of physical and digital outreach activities across the counters as well as during the postman beats to promote the spirit and essence of the National Tricolor and encourage people to display Tiranga as a symbol of national pride under ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign.
All the 5,214 post offices are selling national flags of 20X30 inch size for ₹25 per flag, and flags ordered online are being delivered on all days, including holidays, up to Independence Day, without additional charges for door delivery.
Selfie boards are also being arranged at all post offices and near culturally important heritage sites like Ramappa, Kakatiya Thoranam, Warangal fort, Bhadrakali Temple, Jainadh Temple, Jogulamba Temple, Wanaparthy Fort, Buddha Vanam near Nagarjunasagar and other places, and postal staff are assisting people in posting their selfies on ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ portal.
Special efforts are being made to create awareness and motivate people living under 486 Left-wing effected (LWE) branch post offices to fly national flags, both physically and digitally.
“All officers and staff of Hyderabad region are meeting State government functionaries at various levels and sharing the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ activities undertaken by post offices. Awareness activities like organising bike rallies, roadshows, special camps in townships, schools, residential colonies etc are being held by postal staff,” it said. | https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/post-offices-on-mission-mode/article65746981.ece/amp/ | 2022-08-09T03:40:46Z | https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/post-offices-on-mission-mode/article65746981.ece/amp/ | true |
Which bird feeder pole is best?
A properly installed bird feeder fills your yard with all the color, joy and activity your neighborhood wildlife has to offer. Being able to easily observe birds in their natural setting gives you a greater appreciation of your local ecosystem and provides you with daily entertainment: their mating displays, squabbles and vocalizations.
However, to get the most from your bird feeder, you need to put it on a carefully selected pole. The Garbuildman Bird Feeder Pole offers a traditional look that installs easily and blends in with most yard decor, making it an excellent choice.
What to know before you buy a bird feeder pole
Bird feeder size and weight
With so many different types of bird feeders available, it’s important to select a pole that will work for the kind you want to use.
Most bird feeders can hang from a hook. They require little more than a sturdy pole anchored securely to the ground to prevent sagging or bending.
Heavy wooden bird feeders, though, are often attached directly to a post with a bracket on their underside. If you have this type of feeder, you need to purchase a compatible pole and its mounting hardware.
Bird species
If you plan on feeding large bird species such as jays or doves, consider the weight one or more of them will add to what your pole needs to support. Birds are social creatures, so choose a pole that can accommodate multiple visitors at the same time without bending.
If you intend to use a hummingbird feeder, you can be less selective. Not only are these feeders small and light, but the birds perch infrequently and aren’t heavy enough to pull your feeder pole off balance.
Mounting options
There are bird feeder poles and mounting options for almost any location. If you have the yard space, choose a basic pole, hammered directly into the ground. If you have less area to work with, some poles mount to the side of a deck or clamp to a railing or windowsill.
Location and visibility
Birds’ sharp eyesight lets them identify both danger and food sources. Install your feeder and pole in an area visible to birds as they fly by. Place it away from trees and bushes so hungry birds can keep a close watch on their surroundings. Predators and squirrels may use surrounding shrubbery to sneak up on birds or steal their food.
What to look for in a quality bird feeder pole
Anchor
Your bird feeder pole should include a sturdy anchor made up of at least two prongs. If the area where you intend to install your feeder has loose or wet soil, purchase a pole with more prongs for better stability. If you live in a dry, rocky region, you may need to take additional steps such as digging or drilling to make sure your pole is anchored securely.
Squirrel baffles
If you place your feeder in an area with a squirrel population, it won’t take them long to consider your bird feeder a free buffet. Select a feeder pole with a squirrel baffle to prevent these acrobatic creatures from driving away birds and making off with all of their food.
Hook options
Most poles have a single hook for hanging one bird feeder at a time. However, some poles have multiple hooks, which are great if you want to provide different food for different bird species. They’re also the most efficient, economical option if you have a collection of feeders you want to install in the same location.
Included feeders
Kits that include a pole and a feeder or two are ideal if you’re just getting started with bird feeding. These sets also let you experiment with different food types at the same time so you can quickly determine what your local birds enjoy most.
Material
Your bird feeder pole should be made out of steel, strong and resistant to rust. Plastic poles can become brittle from sun exposure. Wooden poles are less easy to maintain, decay over time and are easily climbed by squirrels, mice and raccoons.
Looks
While the animals and your feeders are the stars of the show, you can still express your own style through your bird feeder pole. Some poles have design features that give them the rustic look and feel of wrought iron. Others include whimsical touches such as leaves and branches that mimic the look of a tree.
How much you can expect to spend on a bird feeder pole
They cost $20-$30. Poles that feature multiple hooks, baffles and feeders can cost $50-$200.
Bird feeder pole FAQ
Will a squirrel baffle keep raccoons out of my bird feeder?
A. Probably not for long. While squirrels draw the most ire from bird lovers, a determined raccoon is almost impossible to keep away. Because they are heavy, strong and intelligent, they overcome obstacles with ease. To keep raccoons at bay, try using bird food spiced with hot pepper.
What do I use to pound my bird feeder pole into the ground?
A. Use a sledgehammer to pound the pole’s anchor prongs deeply into the soil. If the ground is especially soft, you may be able to hammer it in with your foot.
Can I leave my bird feeder up all year?
A. Yes. One of the most rewarding parts of having a bird feeder is being able to observe migratory birds stopping by for a meal on their way to other parts of the world. Do some research into what bird species are seasonally present in your region so you can give them appropriate food all year long.
What’s the best bird feeder pole to buy?
Top bird feeder pole
What you need to know: This thick, tall pole provides stability for those who want a traditional way to hang their bird feeder.
What you’ll love: At 76 inches tall, it’s higher than most others. It features five prongs for great stability and has an elegant hanging hook. Its steel construction makes it resistant to rust.
What you should consider: It’s not strong enough for especially heavy feeders.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top bird feeder pole for the money
Best Choice Bird Feeding Station
What you need to know: With six hooks and multiple accessories, this kit offers everything you need to bring your local birds into view.
What you’ll love: You can turn your yard into a bird oasis with this pole’s four included feeders and additional food and water trays. It’s 89 inches tall and offers exceptional value for beginner bird lovers and veterans alike.
What you should consider: The feeders included in this kit are small and require frequent refilling.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Home Depot
Worth checking out
Perky Pet Universal Bird Feeder Pole
What you need to know: This pole can accommodate a hanging feeder or mount to the bottom of a wooden one.
What you’ll love: Polished steel gives it a unique style. Its included hardware makes it ideal for those who prefer wooden feeders, and its installation sleeve sits deep in the ground to prevent it from being knocked over.
What you should consider: You must dig a hole to install it, and its shiny, modern look is not for everyone.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Listen to the angriest spray Aussie radio has EVER heard as footy great unleashes at reporter for bringing up his daughter's trauma at being wrongly identified in a sex tape when he defended Ricky Stuart for his 'weak-gutted dog' slur
- Rugby league great Mark Geyer was in disbelief after a column from Paul Kent
- News Corp scribe compared Ricky Stuart situation to saga with Geyer's daughter
- In 2019, Montanna Geyer was wrongly named online as a woman in NRL sex tape
- Geyer felt Kent was way out of line, said the two incidents were not comparable
'Livid' rugby league legend Mark Geyer has slammed journalist Paul Kent for bringing his daughter into his defence of Raiders coach Ricky Stuart following his 'weak-gutted dog' spray at Penrith's Jaeman Salmon.
Speaking on Triple M's Breakfast show on Tuesday, Geyer was in disbelief after Kent used his column in the Daily Telegraph to call out the radio identity for condemning Stuart's outrageous tirade last Saturday.
Stuart threw the 'weak-gutted dog' slur in Salmon's direction after an on-field incident with Tom Starling, with the Canberra coach revealing the pair have history dating back to when the Penrith five-eighth was 12 years old.
Kent referenced - and in Geyer's mind compared - Stuart's situation to the saga in 2019 where Geyer's daughter Montanna was wrongly named on social media pages as the person involved in a sex tape with former Penrith player Tyrone May.
She later was awarded $125,000 in damages after she sued Fouad Ghosn, the man accused of publishing the posts on NRL Memes and NRL Quality Memes pages.
'Livid' rugby league legend Mark Geyer has slammed News Corp journalist Paul Kent for defending Raiders coach Ricky Stuart following his 'weak-gutted dog' spray at Penrith's Jaeman Salmon
'This is also the same Geyer who was involved in suing a social (media) influencer for mistakenly identifying his daughter as the victim in a sex video,' Kent wrote in his column, where he openly declared his good mate Stuart has done nothing wrong.
'Given that, it might be fair to assume he knows how emotions roll when family is involved.'
Kent's comments sparked a furious reaction from Geyer, who felt the veteran scribe had crossed a line.
'He (Kent) brought my family into it, so I'll have a retort,' Geyer said.
'It (the incident) wrecked my family for three to four years...you can't compare the two.'
A fired-up Geyer then stated 'he (Kent) doesn't know what we went through...Sticky (Stuart) has had 12 years to get this (Salmon) incident off his chest...how dare you bring my daughter into this,' he said.
'It has nothing to do with her...I am livid.'
Geyer was stunned after Kent referenced and compared Stuart's situation to the 2019 saga where Geyer's daughter Montanna was wrongly named on social media pages as the person involved in a NRL sex tape
An emotional Geyer went onto to say, 'I don't wait 12 years like Ricky Stuart has... when this came out about my daughter, I saw a solicitor the next day.'
The NRL is expected to hand down its punishment to Stuart after his tirade last Saturday once their investigation is complete.
He is tipped to be fined $20,000 and suspended for at least one match.
Penrith outclassed Stuart's Canberra 26-6 last weekend at GIO Stadium - despite missing key trio Jarome Luai, Nathan Cleary and Viliame Kikau.
Some footy fans felt Stuart attacking Salmon was a case of the Raiders coach deflecting after a poor showing from his team last weekend
Jaeman Salmon has history with Stuart after playing junior rugby league with his son, Jackson in Sydney's south as a youngster
Some footy fans felt Stuart attacking Salmon was a case of the coach deflecting after a poor showing from his team.
The Raiders face an uphill task to play finals football - despite having one of the better rosters in the competition.
Stuart recently inked a contact extension in the nation's capital until 2025 which raised plenty of eyebrows give he hasn't won a premiership since taking over in 2014.
His career coaching win-loss record with the Raiders also sits at an unflattering 50 per cent. | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/nrl/article-11093651/Mark-Geyer-SLAMS-Paul-Kent-Ricky-Stuart-saga-greatest-spray-Australian-radio-heard.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-08-09T03:45:48Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/nrl/article-11093651/Mark-Geyer-SLAMS-Paul-Kent-Ricky-Stuart-saga-greatest-spray-Australian-radio-heard.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | false |
TAIPEI, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NEXCOM, a leading supplier of network appliances, continues to collaborate with Arm and NXP on developing network appliances paired up with standard operating systems for wireless broadband applications. DTA 1376 is a desktop uCPE appliance with an NXP® Semiconductor's Layerscape® LS1046A SoC processor containing quad 64-bit Arm® Cortex®-A72 cores inside, and has recently obtained the Arm SystemReady™ ES (Embedded Server) certification. DTA 1376 is a ready-to-deploy solution and its highlights include cost-effectiveness, power efficiency, flexibility, and software-friendliness. Other notable value-added features are Wi-Fi and 5G connectivity, which are essential in the IoT world.
DTA 1376 is powered by an NXP® Layerscape® processor offering DPAA (data path acceleration architecture) to provide a set of networking accelerations and integrates all aspects of packet processing in the SoC. This Arm-based uCPE features seven 1GbE copper ports for Ethernet connectivity, together with optional support for wireless connectivity, the total number of connected devices can be significantly increased. DTA 1376 demands comparatively low energy consumption and helps CommSPs to reduce power usage and therefore achieve a 'greener' deployment. Furthermore, in a PoE PD (powered device) mode, it requires just 30W to be powered on.
"DTA 1376 is our second Arm SystemReady certified appliance," said Jovanni Lee, VP of Network & Communication Solutions at NEXCOM. "DTA 1376 and NSA 6310 are both Arm-based, cost-effective solutions serving different purposes, yet put together into one network infrastructure they boost their efforts and help customers to lower their carbon footprint and save efforts on software tuning."
About NEXCOM
Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, NEXCOM integrates its diverse capabilities and operates six global businesses, including the Network and Communication Solutions (NCS) unit. NCS focuses on the latest network technology and helps to build reliable network infrastructure, by delivering professional design and manufacturing services for customers all over the world. NCS's network application platform is widely adopted in Cyber Security Appliance, Load Balancer, uCPE, SD-WAN, Edge Computing, Storage, NVR, and other network applications for businesses of all sizes.
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WUXI, China, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In recent years, the field of memory chip has received more and more attention. In addition to the large enterprises, an emerging player in Wuxi Jiangsu Province, United Memory Technology (Jiangsu) Limited (reffered to as:UMT below), is also accelerating research and development, and ramping up systematic strategy with support from multiple partners.
UMT was founded in 2021, with headquarter in Jiangsu Wuxi Economic Development Zone and branch offices in Wuxi,Shanghai, Suzhou, Shenzhen, Hong Kong and Seoul, South Korea. Early 2022, UMT completed A round financing in the amount of hundreds of millions RMB, led by Shenzhen Guohong Investment, and followed by King Capital, Langke Investment, All Things Life, Wuxi Xinshang and other institutions.
According to company senior leadership, UMT is committed to the development of high-performance and high-reliability memory chips and solutions, and actively expanding into emerging markets such as EV and AIoT. At its inception, UMT acquired a set of mass-production proved IP and know-how from Korea, built a mature and solid technology foundation for future development with sufficient IP coverage. With team members from leading global memory companies, UMT strives to strengthen product competitiveness and ecosystem collaboration with its core value in independent innovation, respect of intellectual property rights and win-win cooperations.
Shenzhen Guohong, the lead investor of UMT A round financing, has been deeply engaging in semiconductor investments, looking to grow together with domestic semiconductor companies by integrating advantageous resources in industry to build world-class semiconductor enterprises. Shenzhen Guohong values the strong R&D capabilities and global strategy that UMT has demonstrated, and hope their investment could strongly boosts UMT's future growth.
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Orioles first. Ryan McKenna flies out to deep left center field to Raimel Tapia. Adley Rutschman walks. Anthony Santander walks. Adley Rutschman to second. Ryan Mountcastle reaches on a fielder's choice to third base. Anthony Santander out at second. Adley Rutschman to third. Ramon Urias homers to center field. Ryan Mountcastle scores. Adley Rutschman scores. Austin Hays strikes out swinging.
3 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Orioles 3, Blue jays 0.
Blue jays third. Cavan Biggio homers to center field. Whit Merrifield singles to left center field. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. flies out to left field to Austin Hays. Alejandro Kirk flies out to deep right center field to Cedric Mullins. Teoscar Hernandez singles to shortstop. Whit Merrifield to second. Bo Bichette flies out to deep center field to Cedric Mullins.
1 run, 3 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Orioles 3, Blue jays 1.
Orioles third. Ryan McKenna singles to left field. Adley Rutschman grounds out to shortstop. Ryan McKenna out at second. Anthony Santander homers to center field. Ryan Mountcastle homers to left field. Ramon Urias lines out to deep center field to Whit Merrifield.
2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Orioles 5, Blue jays 1.
Blue jays sixth. Bo Bichette pops out to shortstop to Jorge Mateo. Matt Chapman homers to left field. Raimel Tapia flies out to center field to Cedric Mullins. Danny Jansen walks. Cavan Biggio called out on strikes.
1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on. Orioles 5, Blue jays 2.
Orioles sixth. Ryan Mountcastle walks. Ramon Urias grounds out to third base. Ryan Mountcastle out at second. Austin Hays homers to left field. Jorge Mateo strikes out swinging.
1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Orioles 6, Blue jays 2.
Blue jays eighth. Teoscar Hernandez grounds out to second base, Rougned Odor to Ryan Mountcastle. Bo Bichette singles to center field. Matt Chapman singles to center field. Bo Bichette to second. Raimel Tapia singles to right field. Matt Chapman to third. Bo Bichette scores. Danny Jansen out on a sacrifice fly to right center field to Cedric Mullins. Matt Chapman scores. Cavan Biggio walks. Whit Merrifield grounds out to shortstop, Jorge Mateo to Ryan Mountcastle.
2 runs, 3 hits, 1 error, 2 left on. Orioles 6, Blue jays 4.
Orioles eighth. Adley Rutschman walks. Anthony Santander singles to right center field. Adley Rutschman to third. Ryan Mountcastle singles to left field. Anthony Santander to second. Adley Rutschman scores. Ramon Urias grounds out to shortstop. Ryan Mountcastle out at second. Anthony Santander to third. Austin Hays flies out to shallow right field to Cavan Biggio.
1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Orioles 7, Blue jays 4. | https://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/article/Toronto-Baltimore-Runs-17360612.php | 2022-08-09T03:51:34Z | https://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/article/Toronto-Baltimore-Runs-17360612.php | false |
A question and answer from a friend in medicine:
Q: Who works with difficult pregnancies — moms who want to to take to term and deliver?
A: Maternal fetal docs.
The observation follows this report in the Washington Post about the difficulty states such as Arkansas are already encountering in recruiting doctors to work in states with no-excuse abortion bans and punishment on the line for doctors who might place a patient’s health above the unfeeling cruelty of the Arkansas legislature.
One large medical recruiting firm said it recently had 20 obstetrician-gynecologists turn down positions in red states because of abortion laws. The reluctance extends beyond those interested in providing abortion care, as laws meant to protect a fetus could open doctors up to new liabilities or limit their ability to practice.
… One large health-care staffing firm, AMN Healthcare, said clients in states with abortion bans are having greater trouble filling vacancies because some prospective OB/GYN candidates won’t even consider opportunities in states with new or pending abortion bans.
… Three candidates turned down one of the firm’s recruiters, who was working to fill a single job in maternal fetal medicine in Texas, he said: “All three expressed fear they could be fined or lose their license for doing their jobs.”
In another example, a physician contacted by phone by an AMN Healthcare recruiter trying to fill a post in an antiabortion state “simply said, ‘Roe versus Wade,’ and hung up,” Florence said.
Also, some doctors currently in states like Arkansas might consider leaving. And the impact of harder recruiting will be felt most at smaller, rural hospitals. The Arkansas legislature claims to worry about their viability, if not the viability of pregnant women.
As yet, no recruiter reports finding a doctor anxious to move to a red state like Arkansas, which has the most absolute ban in the country. Maybe if we told them our income tax rate is REALLY low. It’s all about the Benjamins, right? | https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2022/08/07/another-burden-on-arkansas-in-its-cruel-post-roe-world-recruiting-doctors-willing-to-work-here | 2022-08-09T03:51:53Z | https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2022/08/07/another-burden-on-arkansas-in-its-cruel-post-roe-world-recruiting-doctors-willing-to-work-here | true |
Australian man Robert Pether's health deteriorating 16 months after 'arbitrary detention' in Iraq began
There are grave fears for the health of an Australian man languishing in an overcrowded Baghdad jail, with doctors arguing he needs urgent surgery to treat multiple suspected skin cancers.
Key points:
- Robert Pether's doctors say he need seven potential cancers cut out
- Pether's wife says there is a "marked difference" in the new government's approach to his case
- Labor's Peter Khalil says he holds out hope the Iraqi government will grant Pether clemency
Robert Pether, 47, has been behind bars in Iraq since April last year, found guilty of what his family and legal team describe as trumped-up fraud charges.
United Nations investigators have raised concerns Pether, and his Egyptian colleague, Khalid Zaghloul, have been exposed to torture techniques while imprisoned.
Pether's family spent nine months trying to get him access to medical experts in Iraq, after a photo of lesions on his back was sent to a doctor in Italy.
"His doctor was absolutely appalled at the state of him," Pether's wife Desree told the ABC.
"He's got so many new moles on his back, he's got a new mole on the same ear that he had a melanoma before, and it has changed significantly in the last few months.
"It's displaying the same aggressive behaviour as the melanoma that he had."
He now needs to have seven potential cancers cut out but there is no guarantee he can access the care he needs in Iraq.
"Our doctors stated that he looks 74, not 47, and he looks very frail, like a frail old man," she said.
"He's completely grey, and his skin tone is grey.
"There's also [the risk of] post-operative infection when he's in a 14-foot cell with 22 other men."
Pether's doctor has gone so far as to write to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
Ms Pether said her husband was "absolutely terrified" about the situation, and his mental health was deteriorating.
"He's in a really dark place," she said.
"It's really, really hard to be in a position where you have to talk him off of a ledge quite frequently.
"And for our 19-year-old son to get off the phone and be in tears because of the way his dad's talking, and thinking that his father's going to do something drastic, it's really difficult."
Pair face further charges
Pether, an engineer, had been working on the construction of the new $1 billion Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) headquarters in Baghdad, when he was arrested alongside his colleague Zaghloul.
In August last year, an Iraqi court found the pair guilty of deception charges which carried a $16 million fine and five years in jail.
Since then, the two men have been hit with further charges as CBI has tried to enforce further fines for delays in the project.
The case has been put off until later this month.
Ms Pether had been highly critical of the Morrison government's approach to her husband's case, saying her family felt abandoned.
She said there had been a "marked difference" in the approach of the new government.
"It's chalk and cheese," Ms Pether said.
"I'm hoping that they're able to do something a little bit more significant … in respect to trying to get him out."
In June, Mr Albanese spoke to his Iraqi counterpart, Mustafa Al-Kadhimi.
An official transcript of the conversation from the Iraqi government did not mention Pether's case but sources have told the ABC the matter was raised.
The ABC has contacted Foreign Minister Penny Wong's office for comment.
Diplomats working 'around the clock'
Last week, Labor MP Peter Khalil took to his feet in federal parliament to raise Pether's situation.
"The strain on Robert is terrible, but so is the pain of his family — the pain they've had to endure for over 16 months — his wife, Desree, and his children, Nala, Oscar and Flynn," he told the House of Representatives.
"The Pether family have sold a property to help pay for Robert's legal fees, and, I think, a car as well. All they want is Robert to return home safely.
"His daughter, Nala, draws pictures of what she plans to do with Dad when he gets out and is back home. Desree tells me it's hard to keep the kids' and Robert's hopes up."
Mr Khalil said diplomats were working "around the clock" on the case, and hoped the Iraqi government might grant him clemency based on his deteriorating health. | https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-08-09/australian-man-robert-pether-deteriorating-imprisoned-iraq/101314824 | 2022-08-09T03:52:25Z | https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-08-09/australian-man-robert-pether-deteriorating-imprisoned-iraq/101314824 | true |
WASHINGTON (NewsNation) — Under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, the Internal Revenue Service will spend an extra $79.6 billion over the next 10 years to help the agency dig out of a backlog of unprocessed paper returns, and staff up to take aim at the country’s highest earners.
The act, which is expected to pass the House before going to President Biden’s desk for signature, will add 87,000 new IRS agents to the agency’s roster. It’s expected to help speed up processing refunds that some taxpayers have been waiting as long as 10 months to receive.
Democratic sponsors of the legislation said it’s also aimed at wealthy individuals cheating their taxes, with $46 billion of the $80 billion earmarked for audits.
Ben Wilkerson, a managing attorney at North Mississippi Legal Services, said these audits are sometimes tilted against lower-income earners.
“There’s no rhyme or reason that I can figure out to who gets audited,” he said.
Wilkerson has helped hundreds of low-income families impacted by IRS audits. He said going after these individuals is less work and gets done quicker — while wealthier filers have the resources to fight the agency.
A recent study from Syracuse University found the poorest families were audited at a rate five times higher than everyone else.
That figure is compared to just the 2% of millionaires who were audited in 2021.
Syracuse professor Susan Long said the Inflation Reduction Act may give the agency the manpower it needs to change that practice.
“It is really revolutionary,” she said. “Because year after year, IRS has been starved for resources but has been given more and more duties as we have seen and carry out things. You know, it takes steps; that’s the way the world goes round.”
IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig said in a letter to the Senate last week that resources from the Inflation Reduction Act “are absolutely not about increasing audit scrutiny on small businesses or middle-income Americans.” Instead, it will bring the IRS “back to historical norms in areas of challenge for the agency,”
Funds received will also go toward “employees and IT systems that will allow us to better serve all taxpayers,” Rettig wrote. | https://www.fox16.com/news/national-news/what-an-80b-funding-boost-to-the-irs-could-mean-for-taxpayers/ | 2022-08-09T04:00:50Z | https://www.fox16.com/news/national-news/what-an-80b-funding-boost-to-the-irs-could-mean-for-taxpayers/ | true |
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 4 Evening" game were:
7-8-3-9
(seven, eight, three, nine)
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 4 Evening" game were:
7-8-3-9
(seven, eight, three, nine) | https://www.mrt.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Pick-4-Evening-game-17360722.php | 2022-08-09T04:04:55Z | https://www.mrt.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Pick-4-Evening-game-17360722.php | true |
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DETROIT (AP) — The historic section of Detroit where Motown Records founder Berry Gordy Jr. built his music empire six decades ago is now looking better than ever.
Motown legend — and Gordy's best friend — Smokey Robinson was among those who visited the newly improved Motown Museum site on Monday night for an event celebrating the completion of the first two phases of the museum's expansion.
Robinson was joined by Otis Williams, Martha Reeves and other Motown luminaries in celebrating the grand opening of Hitsville NEXT, an educational programming and creative hub, and the newly established Rocket Plaza.
“Kids who aren't even born yet will be aware of Motown,” Robinson told The Associated Press during an interview ahead of the event held near the entrance to the museum. “Some of their parents weren't even born when we started this. But it's a wonderful thing.”
The festivities included comments from Robinson and Williams, an original founding member of The Temptations who gifted microphones to the museum from his personal collection.
And they concluded with a performance of the Temptations classic, “My Girl,” performed by the cast of the musical "Ain't Too Proud," and introduced by Marcus Paul James, who portrays Williams in the show.
“I am very happy to be part of something — this here, Motown — (that will) outlast us all," Williams said.
The museum will continue to be housed in the famed “Hitsville, U.S.A” building at 2648 West Grand Boulevard.
But three nearby Motown-era buildings have been transformed into Hitsville NEXT, which will be home to camps, workshops, master classes and community events. It represents the first phase of the museum's expansion.
Phase two is Rocket Plaza, an outdoor plaza that will serve as a community gathering place and a welcome destination for museum visitors.
“This plaza is the new front porch to Motown,” said Robin Terry, Motown Museum chairwoman and CEO.
Gordy launched Motown in 1959. His late sister, Esther Gordy Edwards, founded the museum in the former Hitsville headquarters in 1985. In addition to Robinson and The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, The Supremes, Marvin Gaye and many others recorded hits there before Motown moved to California in 1972.
The museum is inviting the community to its Founder’s Day celebration on Saturday in honor of Gordy Edwards, the reopening and the completed expansion phases.
And the museum on Sunday will welcome back visitors for tours of Hitsville, U.S.A. following pandemic- and construction-related closures. | https://www.mrt.com/news/article/Motown-stars-celebrate-completion-of-museum-17360640.php | 2022-08-09T04:06:43Z | https://www.mrt.com/news/article/Motown-stars-celebrate-completion-of-museum-17360640.php | false |
Cubs third. Nelson Velazquez homers to left field. Nick Madrigal walks. Christopher Morel homers to left field. Nick Madrigal scores. Rafael Ortega flies out to shallow center field to Victor Robles. Willson Contreras flies out to deep left field to Yadiel Hernandez. Ian Happ doubles to shallow left field. Seiya Suzuki strikes out swinging.
3 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Cubs 3, Nationals 0.
Nationals sixth. Luis Garcia flies out to center field to Rafael Ortega. Luke Voit homers to center field. Nelson Cruz flies out to deep center field to Rafael Ortega. Yadiel Hernandez flies out to deep right center field to Rafael Ortega.
1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Cubs 3, Nationals 1.
Cubs sixth. Seiya Suzuki singles to right field. Patrick Wisdom singles to center field. Seiya Suzuki to third. Nico Hoerner singles to center field. Patrick Wisdom to second. Seiya Suzuki scores. Nelson Velazquez strikes out swinging. Nick Madrigal called out on strikes. Patrick Wisdom caught stealing third.
1 run, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Cubs 4, Nationals 1.
Cubs seventh. Christopher Morel singles to shallow infield. Rafael Ortega walks. Christopher Morel to second. Willson Contreras singles to shallow left field. Rafael Ortega to second. Christopher Morel scores. Ian Happ flies out to left field to Yadiel Hernandez. Seiya Suzuki out on a sacrifice fly to right field to Lane Thomas. Willson Contreras to third. Rafael Ortega scores. Patrick Wisdom called out on strikes.
2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Cubs 6, Nationals 1.
Nationals eighth. Luis Garcia strikes out swinging. Luke Voit flies out to right center field to Seiya Suzuki. Nelson Cruz singles to shallow center field. Joey Meneses pinch-hitting for Yadiel Hernandez. Joey Meneses homers to center field. Nelson Cruz scores. Keibert Ruiz strikes out swinging.
2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Cubs 6, Nationals 3. | https://www.mrt.com/sports/article/Washington-Chicago-Cubs-Runs-17360677.php | 2022-08-09T04:07:38Z | https://www.mrt.com/sports/article/Washington-Chicago-Cubs-Runs-17360677.php | true |
Driver in fiery crash that killed 5 charged with murder
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The driver suspected of causing a fiery crash that killed five people and an 8 1/2-month-old fetus near Los Angeles has been charged with murder.
Nicole Lorraine Linton, 37, of Texas also was charged Monday with vehicular manslaughter and was ordered held without bail. She didn’t enter a plea Monday at her first court appearance.
Prosecutors say her Mercedes-Benz was doing 90 mph last Thursday when it ran a red light and plowed into cars in an intersection in Windsor Hills, setting several on fire.
“It was definitely one of the most horrific crashes that we’ve seen,” said California Highway Patrol Officer Franco Pepi on Friday.
Pregnant mother Asherey Ryan, her fetus, 11-month-old son, Alonzo Quintero and boyfriend, Reynold Lester, all died in one car, said Sha’seana Kerr in a GoFundMe posting.
Lester’s family told KABC-TV that the 24-year-old security guard was the father of Ryan’s unborn child.
Two other women were also killed in the crash, but their names weren’t made public as of Monday.
If convicted of all charges, Linton could face up to 90 years to life in prison.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | https://www.kbtx.com/2022/08/09/driver-fiery-crash-that-killed-5-charged-with-murder/ | 2022-08-09T04:10:42Z | https://www.kbtx.com/2022/08/09/driver-fiery-crash-that-killed-5-charged-with-murder/ | false |
Suspects in Shooting at Mall of America on Thursday Identified
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — The man who fired three shots inside Nike at Mall of America on Thursday is identified as 21-year-old Shamar Lark.
Police say Lark and 23-year-old Rashad May ran out the north doors of the mall and are still at large.
Three people, including Best Western employees, face charges after being accused of helping the men evade arrest.
A fight broke out involving six people near the checkout of the store, causing customers to run.
Lark and May left the store briefly before Lark returned and fired a gun several times at the males involved in the fight.
That sent people in the mall at the time fleeing for safety.
No one was hurt. | https://www.kvrr.com/2022/08/08/suspects-in-shooting-at-mall-of-america-on-thursday-identified/ | 2022-08-09T04:13:20Z | https://www.kvrr.com/2022/08/08/suspects-in-shooting-at-mall-of-america-on-thursday-identified/ | false |
USW chief vows to organize clean energy, electric car and retail workers
Thomas Conway, the leader of the USW, told an audience of about 3,500 union members and retirees at its constitutional convention it will train more organizers and appeal to traditional and new-industry workers.
LAS VEGAS - The head of the United Steelworkers union on Monday vowed to pursue employees in clean energy, electric cars and retail industries as it seeks to adapt to a changing economy and rebuild membership in old-line industries. Thomas Conway, the leader of the USW, told an audience of about 3,500 union members and retirees at its constitutional convention it will train more organizers and appeal to traditional and new-industry workers.
"We're going to be there - in offshore wind, electric vehicles, mining nickel and copper," said Conway, whose speech to a packed conference room at the MGM Grand hotel was the USW's equivalent of a presidential state of the union address.
"We're going to bring our union to today's industries and tomorrow's," said Conway.
He did not provide details on the additions to its organizing staff.
Conway said the Biden administration is committed to raising more families out of poverty and into the middle class. He stressed that union members working together helped bring change to U.S. and Canadian societies. He tied the election of U.S. President Joe Biden and a Democrat-majority Congress to achieving the administration's infrastructure bill that provided money for roads, bridges and transit systems.
"The president sees unions as a path back to rebuilding the middle class," he said. The administration "is not just pandering to us out of sentiment, but it's an economic policy."
Ron Holdcraft, a union member from LaSalle, Illinois, who works for a cement manufacturer, praised the effort to expand the USW's organizing ranks.
"Anytime you can expand the brotherhood and help people, it's a good thing," he said. | https://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/amp/news/industry/usw-chief-vows-to-organize-clean-energy-electric-car-and-retail-workers/93442160 | 2022-08-09T04:15:18Z | https://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/amp/news/industry/usw-chief-vows-to-organize-clean-energy-electric-car-and-retail-workers/93442160 | true |
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According to a regulatory filing on Monday, Jindal addressing a shareholder's query said: "The total planned capex for the next three years is Rs 48,700 crore, which includes Rs 20,000 crore planned for this current financial year."
JSW Steel will invest over Rs 48,000 crore in the next three years as part of its capex plan, the company's Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) Sajjan Jindal has said.
Out of Rs 48,700, Rs 20,000 crore capex (capital expenditure) is for the 2022-23 financial year, he said.
Besides, JSW Steel is also eyeing to amalgamate JSW Ispat Special Products with it by the end of the ongoing fiscal.
According to a regulatory filing on Monday, Jindal addressing a shareholder's query said: "The total planned capex for the next three years is Rs 48,700 crore, which includes Rs 20,000 crore planned for this current financial year."
The composite scheme of amalgamation between the company and JSW Ispat Special Products Limited (Monnet Ispat) is expected to be completed during this financial year, he said.
In August 2018, a joint consortium of AION Investments Private II Ltd (AION) and JSW Steel Limited acquired controlling stake in JSW Ispat Special Products Limited (formerly known as Monnet Ispat & Energy Limited).
The consortium was the sole bidder for the 1.5-million-tonne asset in Chhattisgarh. The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) had approved a Rs 2,875-crore bid to acquire the bankrupt Monnet Ispat & Energy, which owed over Rs 11,000 crore to a clutch of lenders.
As per JSW Steel, "The 5 MTPA (million tonne per annum) brownfield expansion at Vijayanagar is progressing well, with civil works underway at the site. The project is expected to be completed by the end of FY2024."
The remaining downstream projects at Vasind and Tarapur are expected to be completed in the second quarter of FY23.
The company will stop producing Jazz after October 2022 while the crossover WR-V will not be produced beyond March 2023. The carmaker will also stop the production and sale of the 4th Generation Honda City by December 2022 in the country. However, the 5th generation of the sedan will continue to be available in the market, a source in the know of things told ETAuto. | https://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/auto-components/jsw-steel-outlays-rs-20000-crore-capex-for-fy23-cmd-sajjan-jindal/93442080 | 2022-08-09T04:15:37Z | https://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/auto-components/jsw-steel-outlays-rs-20000-crore-capex-for-fy23-cmd-sajjan-jindal/93442080 | false |
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Consumption of fuel, a proxy for oil demand, totalled 17.62 million tonnes in July, down from 18.68 million tonnes in June. Sales of gasoline, or petrol, were 6.8% higher from a year earlier at 2.81 million tonnes.
Consumption of fuel, a proxy for oil demand, totalled 17.62 million tonnes in July, down from 18.68 million tonnes in June. Sales of gasoline, or petrol, were 6.8% higher from a year earlier at 2.81 million tonnes.
Gasoline and gas oil sales by Indian state refiners in July fell from a month earlier as monsoon rains restricted mobility and construction work while high inflation curtailed overall demand for goods, per preliminary sales data.
Cooking gas or liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) sales increased 1.7% to 2.41 million tonnes, while naphtha sales fell 6.2% to 1.14 million tonnes. Sales of bitumen, used for making roads, were up 1.4%, while fuel oil use edged up 19.8% in July.
The company will stop producing Jazz after October 2022 while the crossover WR-V will not be produced beyond March 2023. The carmaker will also stop the production and sale of the 4th Generation Honda City by December 2022 in the country. However, the 5th generation of the sedan will continue to be available in the market, a source in the know of things told ETAuto. | https://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/oil-and-lubes/indias-july-fuel-demand-rises-6-1-year-on-year/93443266 | 2022-08-09T04:16:02Z | https://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/oil-and-lubes/indias-july-fuel-demand-rises-6-1-year-on-year/93443266 | false |
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Daily 4 Night" game were:
7-0-1-1, FIREBALL: 9
(seven, zero, one, one; FIREBALL: nine)
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Daily 4 Night" game were:
7-0-1-1, FIREBALL: 9
(seven, zero, one, one; FIREBALL: nine) | https://www.greenwichtime.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Daily-4-Night-game-17360718.php | 2022-08-09T04:26:14Z | https://www.greenwichtime.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Daily-4-Night-game-17360718.php | false |
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the "Lucky For Life" game were:
04-21-34-37-48, Lucky Ball: 11
(four, twenty-one, thirty-four, thirty-seven, forty-eight; Lucky Ball: eleven)
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the "Lucky For Life" game were:
04-21-34-37-48, Lucky Ball: 11
(four, twenty-one, thirty-four, thirty-seven, forty-eight; Lucky Ball: eleven) | https://www.greenwichtime.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Lucky-For-Life-game-17360693.php | 2022-08-09T04:27:35Z | https://www.greenwichtime.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Lucky-For-Life-game-17360693.php | true |
MEXICO CITY, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
New Notes Offering
The United Mexican States ("Mexico") announced today that it priced a global offering (the "New Notes Offering") of U.S.$2,203,576,000.00 aggregate principal amount of its 4.875% Global Notes due 2033 (the "New Notes").
The aggregate principal amount of New Notes includes approximately U.S.$403,576,000.00 of New Notes intended to fund the purchase of tenders in the concurrent tender offer described below, and the amount of New Notes issued may be adjusted based on final acceptances in the tender offer. The closing of the New Notes Offering is expected to occur on Friday, August 19, 2022.
BBVA Securities Inc., Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Natixis Securities Americas LLC served as Joint Lead Underwriters for the New Notes Offering.
The New Notes Offering was made only by means of a preliminary prospectus supplement and an accompanying base prospectus. Copies of the preliminary prospectus supplement, the final prospectus supplement (when filed) and the related base prospectus for the New Notes Offering may be obtained by contacting: BBVA Securities Inc., by calling +1-212-728-2446, Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, by calling +1-212-357-1452, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, by calling +1-212-834-7279, or Natixis Securities Americas LLC, by calling +1-212-698-3108.
Application will be made for the New Notes to be admitted to listing on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange and admitted to trading on the Euro MTF Market of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange. Application will also be made to the London Stock Exchange plc (the "London Stock Exchange") for the New Notes to be admitted to trading on the London Stock Exchange's International Securities Market and the London Stock Exchange's Sustainable Bond Market.
Switch Tender Offer
Mexico's previously announced tender offer (the "Switch Tender Offer") to purchase its outstanding notes of the series set forth in the table below (collectively, the "Old Notes" and each, a "series" of Old Notes) on the terms and subject to the conditions contained in the Offer to Purchase, dated August 8, 2022 (the "Offer to Purchase"), expired as scheduled at 2:00 p.m., New York City time, today. All capitalized terms used but not defined under the heading "Switch Tender Offer" in this communication have the respective meanings specified in the Offer to Purchase.
The purchase prices to be paid for each series of the Old Notes validly tendered and accepted pursuant to the Switch Tender Offer were calculated in accordance with the procedures set forth in the Offer to Purchase and Mexico's press release issued today, based on (i) the U.S. Treasury Rate for such series, which is a yield to maturity based on the bid-side price of the Reference U.S. Treasury Security identified for such series in the table below and (ii) the fixed spread for such series set forth in the table below.
Tomorrow, Tuesday, August 9, 2022, Mexico expects (i) to instruct Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, as the Billing and Delivering Bank to accept, subject to proration and other terms and conditions as described in the Offer to Purchase, valid Switch Tenders and (ii) to announce the Aggregate Maximum Purchase Amount and the Maximum Purchase Amount, the aggregate principal amount of Switch Tenders in the aggregate and for each series of Old Notes that has been accepted and whether any proration has occurred.
The Offer to Purchase may be downloaded from the Information Agent's website at www.dfking.com/ums or obtained from the Information Agent, D. F. King & Co., Inc., at ums@dfking.com or from any of the Dealer Managers.
The Dealer Managers for the Switch Tender Offer are:
The Billing and Delivering Bank for this Switch Tender Offer is: Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC.
Questions regarding the Switch Tender Offer may be directed to the Dealer Managers at the above contact.
Mexico has filed a registration statement (including the prospectus) and the preliminary prospectus supplement with the SEC for the New Notes Offering. Before you invest, you should read the prospectus in that registration statement and other documents Mexico has filed with the SEC for more complete information about Mexico and the New Notes Offering. You may get these documents for free by visiting EDGAR on the SEC website at http://www.sec.gov. Alternatively, the Joint Lead Underwriters, the Dealer Managers or the Information Agent, as the case may be, will arrange to send you the prospectus supplement and the prospectus if you request it by calling any one of them at the numbers specified above.
Important Notice
The distribution of materials relating to the New Notes Offering and the Switch Tender Offer and the transactions contemplated by the New Notes Offering and the Switch Tender Offer may be restricted by law in certain jurisdictions. Each of the New Notes Offering and the Switch Tender Offer is void in all jurisdictions where it is prohibited. If materials relating to the New Notes Offering or the Switch Tender Offer come into your possession, you are required by Mexico to inform yourself of and to observe all of these restrictions. The materials relating to the New Notes Offering or the Switch Tender Offer, including this communication, do not constitute, and may not be used in connection with, an offer or solicitation in any place where offers or solicitations are not permitted by law. If a jurisdiction requires that the New Notes Offering or the Switch Tender Offer be made by a licensed broker or dealer and a Dealer Manager or any affiliate of a Dealer Manager is a licensed broker or dealer in that jurisdiction, the New Notes Offering or the Switch Tender Offer, as the case may be, shall be deemed to be made by the Dealer Manager or such affiliate on behalf of Mexico in that jurisdiction. Owners who may lawfully participate in the Switch Tender Offer in accordance with the terms thereof are referred to as "holders."
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities nor will 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 registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or other jurisdiction. The offering of these securities will be made only by means of the preliminary prospectus and the accompanying prospectus supplement and prospectus.
The New Notes are not intended to be offered, sold or otherwise made available to and should not be offered, sold or otherwise made available to any retail investor in the European Economic Area ("EEA"). For these purposes, a retail investor means a person who is one (or more) of: (i) a retail client as defined in point (11) of Article 4(1) of Directive 2014/65/EU (as amended, "MiFID II"); or (ii) a customer within the meaning of Directive (EU) 2016/97 (as amended, the "Insurance Distribution Directive"), where that customer would not qualify as a professional client as defined in point (10) of Article 4(1) of MiFID II. Consequently no key information document required by Regulation (EU) No 1286/2014 (as amended, the "PRIIPs Regulation") for offering or selling the New Notes or otherwise making them available to retail investors in the EEA has been prepared and therefore offering or selling the New Notes or otherwise making them available to any retail investor in the EEA may be unlawful under the PRIIPs Regulation.
The New Notes are not intended to be offered, sold or otherwise made available to and should not be offered, sold or otherwise made available to any retail investors in the United Kingdom ("UK"). For these purposes, a retail investor means a person who is one (or more) of: (i) a retail client, as defined in point (8) of Article 2 of Regulation (EU) No 2017/565 as it forms part of domestic law by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (as amended, "EUWA"); or (ii) a customer within the meaning of the provisions of the UK Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (as amended, the "FSMA") and any rules or regulations made under the FSMA to implement the Insurance Distribution Directive, where that customer would not qualify as a professional client, as defined in point (8) of Article 2(1) of Regulation (EU) No 600/2014 as it forms part of domestic law by virtue of the EUWA. Consequently no key information document required by Regulation (EU) No 1286/2014 (as amended) as it forms part of domestic law by virtue of the EUWA (as amended, the "UK PRIIPs Regulation") for offering or selling the New Notes or otherwise making them available to retail investors in the UK has been prepared and therefore offering or selling the New Notes or otherwise making them available to any retail investor in the UK may be unlawful under the UK PRIIPs Regulation.
Neither this communication, the preliminary prospectus supplement, the Offer to Purchase nor any other offer material relating to the New Notes Offering or the Switch Tender Offer has been approved by an authorized person for the purposes of section 21 of the FSMA. This communication, the preliminary prospectus supplement and the Offer to Purchase are only being distributed to and are only directed at (i) persons who are outside the UK or (ii) investment professionals falling within Article 19(5) of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005, as amended (the "Order") or (iii) high net worth entities, and other persons to whom it may lawfully be communicated, falling within Article 49(2)(a) to (d) of the Order (all such persons together being referred to as "relevant persons"). The New Notes will only be available to, and any invitation, offer or agreement to subscribe, purchase or otherwise acquire such notes will be engaged in only with, relevant persons. Any person who is not a relevant person should not act or rely on this communication, the preliminary prospectus supplement, the Offer to Purchase or any of their contents.
In Belgium, the New Notes Offering and the Switch Tender Offer are not directly or indirectly, being made to, or for the account of, any person other than to qualified investors (gekwalificeerde beleggers/investisseurs qualifiés) within the meaning of Article 2(e) Regulation (EU) 2017/1129 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 June 2017 on the prospectus to be published when securities are offered to the public or admitted to trading on a regulated market, and repealing Directive 2003/71/EC. (Règlement (UE) 2017/1129 du 14 juin 2017 du Parlement européen et du Conseil concernant le prospectus à publier en cas d'offre au public de valeurs mobilières ou en vue de l'admission de valeurs mobilières à la négociation sur un marché réglementé, et abrogeant la directive 2003/71/CE / Verordening (EU) 2017/1129 van het Europees Parlement en de Raad van 14 juni 2017 betreffende het prospectus dat moet worden gepubliceerd wanneer effecten aan het publiek worden aangeboden of tot de handel op een gereglementeerde markt worden toegelaten en tot intrekking van Richtlijn 2003/71/EG), as amended or replaced from time to time (Belgian Qualified Investor), that do not qualify as consumers (consumenten/consommateurs) within the meaning of Article I.1, 2° of the Belgian Code of Economic Law of February 28, 2013 (Wetboek van economisch recht/Code de droit économique), as amended or replaced from time to time (Consumers). A Consumer within the meaning of Article I.1, 2° of the Belgian Code of Economic Law is any natural person who is acting for purposes which are outside their trade, business, craft or profession.
As a result, the New Notes Offering and the Switch Tender Offer do not constitute a public takeover bid pursuant to Articles 3, §1, 1° and 6, § 1 of the Belgian law of April 1, 2007 on public takeover bids (Wet op de openbare overnamebiedingen/Loi relative aux offres publiques d'acquisition), as amended or replaced from time to time.
Consequently, the New Notes Offering and the Switch Tender Offer and any material relating thereto have not been and will not be, notified or submitted to, nor approved by the Belgian Financial Services and Markets Authority (Autoriteit voor Financiële Diensten en Markten/Autorité des Services et Marchés Financiers) pursuant to the Belgian laws and regulations applicable to the public offering or tendering of securities.
The New Notes Offering and the Switch Tender Offer as well as any materials relating thereto may not be advertised, nor distributed, directly or indirectly, to any person in Belgium other than Belgian Qualified Investors acting for their own account who are not Consumers, and may not be used in connection with any offering in Belgium except as may otherwise be permitted by law.
The New Notes and the Old Notes will not be registered under Chilean Law No. 18,045, as amended, with the Comisión para el Mercado Financiero de Chile (Financial Market Commission of Chile, or "CMF") and, accordingly, the New Notes and the Old Notes cannot and will not be offered or sold to persons in Chile except in circumstances which have not resulted and will not result in a public offering under Chilean law, and in compliance with Norma de Carácter General (Rule) No. 336, dated June 27, 2012, issued by the CMF.
The New Notes may not be offered, sold or negotiated in Colombia, except in compliance with Part 4 of Decree 2555 of 2010. The Offer to Purchase and the New Notes Offering do not constitute and may not be used for, or in connection with, a public offering as defined under Colombian law.
The New Notes Offering and the Switch Tender Offer have not been and will not be approved by the Danish Financial Supervisory Authority, as neither constitute a public offer in accordance with the EU Prospectus Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2017/1129) nor the Danish Capital Market Act.
This announcement does not constitute an offer to the public in France. It is not a prospectus within the meaning of the Prospectus Regulation.
No prospectus (including any amendment, supplement or replacement thereto) has been prepared in connection with the New Notes Offering that has been approved by the French Autorité des marchés financiers ("AMF") or by the competent authority of another Member State of the EEA and notified to the AMF under the Prospectus Regulation; the materials relating to the New Notes have not been distributed or caused to be distributed and will not be released, issued or distributed or caused to be released, issued or distributed, directly or indirectly, to the public in France, or used in connection with any offer for subscription, exchange or sale of the notes to the public in France. Any such offers, sales and distributions have been and shall only be made in France to (i) qualified investors (investisseurs qualifiés) acting for their own account, and/or to (ii) investment services providers authorized to engage in portfolio management services on behalf of third parties and/or to (iii) a limited group of investors (cercle restreint d'investisseurs) acting for their own account, all as defined in, and in accordance with, Articles L.411-2, II, D.411-1, D.411-4, D.744-l, D.754-l and D.764-1 of the French Code monétaire et financier.
In the event that the New Notes purchased or subscribed by investors listed above are offered or resold, directly or indirectly, to the public in France, the conditions relating to public offers set forth in Articles L.411-1, L.411-2, L.412-1 and L.621-8 to L.621-8-3 of the French Code monétaire et financier must be complied with. Investors in France and persons into whose possession offering materials come must inform themselves about, and observe, any such restrictions.
In the Federal Republic of Germany ("Germany"), this communication and the Switch Tender Offer are directed exclusively at existing holders of the Old Notes.
Neither the Offer to Purchase nor the prospectus supplement or the base prospectus constitutes a prospectus compliant with the Prospectus Regulation. No prospectus (Prospekt) within the meaning of the Prospectus Regulation and the German Securities Prospectus Act (Wertpapierprospektgesetz) or any other applicable laws in Germany has been or will be published in Germany, nor has any prospectus or prospectus supplement been filed with, approved by or notified to the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht) for publication in Germany.
The prospectus supplement is strictly for use of the person who has received it. It may not be forwarded to other persons or published in Germany.
With respect to persons in Hong Kong, the New Notes Offering and the Switch Tender Offer are only made to, and are only capable of acceptance by, "professional investors" within the meaning of the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Cap. 571) of Hong Kong (the "SFO") and any rules made thereunder. No person or entity may issue or have in its possession for the purposes of issue, whether in Hong Kong or elsewhere, any advertisement, invitation or document relating to the New Notes, Old Notes or the Switch Tender Offer, which is directed at, or the contents of which are likely to be accessed or read by, the public of Hong Kong (except if permitted to do so under the securities laws of Hong Kong) other than with respect to the Old Notes which are or are intended to be tendered, or New Notes which are intended to be purchased, only by persons outside Hong Kong or only by "professional investors" as defined in the SFO and any rules made under thereunder.
The Old Notes and the New Notes, and the Offer to Purchase and the New Notes Offering prospectus supplement, and any other documents or materials related to such offers have not and will not be registered with the Italian Securities Exchange Commission (Commissione Nazionale per le Società e la Borsa, or "CONSOB") pursuant to applicable Italian laws and regulations. The Offer to Purchase and the New Notes Offering are being carried out pursuant to the exemptions provided for, with respect to the Offer to Purchase, in Article 101 bis, paragraph 3 bis of Legislative Decree No. 58 of 24 February 1998, as amended (the "Consolidated Financial Act") and Article 35 bis, paragraph 4, of CONSOB Regulation No. 11971 of 14 May 1999, as amended; and, with respect to the New Bonds Offering, in Article 1, paragraph 4, letter c), of Regulation (EU) 2017/1129.
Holders or beneficial owners of the Old Notes that are resident and/or located in Italy can tender the Old Notes for purchase, and the New Notes Offerings can be offered, sold and delivered, through authorized persons (such as investment firms, banks or financial intermediaries permitted to conduct such activities in Italy in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/1129, the Consolidated Financial Act, the CONSOB Regulation No. 20307 of 15 February 2018, as amended, and Legislative Decree No. 385 of September 1, 1993, as amended) and in compliance with any other applicable laws and regulations or with any requirements imposed by CONSOB or any other Italian authority. Each intermediary must comply with the applicable laws and regulations concerning information duties vis à vis its clients in connection with the bonds or the relevant offering.
In Luxembourg, this announcement has been prepared on the basis that the offer of the New Notes, the Switch Tender Offer and the potential exchange offer will be made pursuant to an exemption under Article 1 (4) of the Prospectus Regulation from the requirement to produce a prospectus for offers of securities.
Neither the Offer to Purchase, nor any other documents or materials relating to the Offer to Purchase have been approved by or will be submitted for the approval of, the Mexican National Banking and Securities Commission (Comisión Nacional Bancaria y de Valores, or the "CNBV") and, the New Notes have not been and will not be registered with the Mexican National Securities Registry (Registro Nacional de Valores) maintained by the CNBV, and therefore the Old Notes and New Notes have not and may not be offered or sold publicly in Mexico. However, investors that qualify as institutional or qualified investors pursuant to the private placement exemption set forth in Article 8 of the Mexican Securities Market Law (Ley del Mercado de Valores), may be contacted in connection with, and may participate in the Offer to Purchase, and can be offered with or purchase New Notes. The participation in the Offer to Purchase or the acquisition of New Notes will be made under such investor's own responsibility.
In Norway, the New Notes Offering and the Switch Tender Offer are made only in accordance with applicable exemptions from the requirement to prepare a prospectus or offer document in accordance with the Norwegian Securities Trading Act. Accordingly, the New Notes Offering and the Switch Tender Offer have not been and will not be filed with or approved by the Norwegian Financial Supervisory Authority, the Oslo Stock Exchange or the Norwegian Registry of Business Enterprises.
The Switch Tender Offer is not intended for any person who is not qualified as an institutional investor, in accordance with provisions set forth in Resolution SMV No. 021-2013-SMV-01 issued by Superintendencia del Mercado de Valores (Superintendency of Capital Markets) of Peru, and as subsequently amended. No legal, financial, tax or any other kind of advice is hereby being provided.
The New Notes Offering prospectus supplement, the accompanying prospectus and the Offer to Purchase have not been and will not be registered as a prospectus with the Monetary Authority of Singapore. The Offer to Purchase does not constitute an offering of securities in Singapore pursuant to the Securities and Futures Act, Chapter 289 of Singapore (the "SFA"). The New Notes will not be offered or sold or cause that such New Notes to be made the subject of an invitation for subscription or purchase and will not offer or sell such New Notes or cause such New Notes to be made the subject of an invitation for subscription or purchase, and has not circulated or distributed, nor will it circulate or distribute, this prospectus supplement or any other document or material in connection with the offer or sale, or invitation for subscription or purchase, of such New Notes, whether directly or indirectly, to persons in Singapore other than (i) to an institutional investor (as defined in Section 4A of the SFA) under Section 274 of the SFA, (ii) to a relevant person (as defined in Section 275(2) of the SFA) pursuant to Section 275(1), or any person pursuant to Section 275(1A), and in accordance with the conditions specified in Section 275 of the SFA and (where applicable) Regulation 3 of the Securities and Futures (Classes of Investors) Regulations 2018 of Singapore or (iii) otherwise pursuant to, and in accordance with the conditions of, any other applicable provision of the SFA.
Where the New Notes are subscribed or purchased in reliance on an exemption under Sections 274 or 275 of the SFA, the New Notes shall not be sold within the period of six months from the date of the initial acquisition of the notes, except to any of the following persons:
- an institutional investor (as defined in Section 4A of the SFA);
- a relevant person (as defined in Section 275(2) of the SFA); or
- any person pursuant to an offer referred to in Section 275(1A) of the SFA,
unless expressly specified otherwise in Section 276(7) of the SFA or Regulation 37A of the Securities and Futures (Offers of Investments) (Securities and Securities-based Derivatives Contracts) Regulations 2018 of Singapore.
Where the New Notes are subscribed or purchased under Section 275 of the SFA by a relevant person which is:
- a corporation (which is not an accredited investor (as defined in Section 4A of the SFA)) the sole business of which is to hold investments and the entire share capital of which is owned by one or more individuals, each of whom is an accredited investor; or
- a trust (where the trustee is not an accredited investor) whose sole purpose is to hold investments and each beneficiary of the trust is an individual who is an accredited investor,
securities or securities-based derivatives contracts (each term as defined in Section 2(1) of the SFA) of that corporation or the beneficiaries' rights and interest (howsoever described) in that trust shall not be transferred within six months after that corporation or that trust has acquired the New Notes pursuant to an offer made under Section 275 of the SFA except:
- to an institutional investor or to a relevant person as defined in Section 275(2) of the SFA, or (in the case of such corporation) where the transfer arises from an offer referred to in 276(3)(i)(B) of the SFA or (in the case of such trust) where the transfer arises from an offer referred to in Section 276(4)(i)(B) of the SFA;
- where no consideration is or will be given for the transfer;
- where the transfer is by operation of law;
- as specified in Section 276(7) of the SFA; or
- as specified in Regulation 37A of the Securities and Futures (Offers of Investments) (Securities and Securities-based Derivatives Contracts) Regulations 2018 of Singapore.
None of the offer materials related to the New Notes Offering or Switch Tender Offer have been approved or registered in the administrative registries of the Spanish Securities Market Commission (Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores). Consequently, the securities may not be offered, sold or distributed in Spain except in circumstances which do not constitute a public offer of securities in Spain within the meaning of Article 35 of the restated text of the Securities Markets Act approved by Royal Legislative Decree 4/2015, dated October 23, 2015 (Real Decreto Legislativo 4/2015, de 23 de octubre, por el que se aprueba el texto refundido de la Ley del Mercado de Valores), Royal Decree 1310/2005, dated November 4, 2005 (Real Decreto 1310/2005 de 4 de noviembre), or otherwise in reliance on an exception from registration available thereunder.
The prospectus supplement is not intended to constitute an offer or solicitation to purchase or invest in the New Notes described therein in Switzerland, except as permitted by law. The New Notes may not be publicly offered, directly or indirectly, in Switzerland within the meaning of the Swiss Financial Services Act ("FinSA") and will not be admitted to any trading venue (exchange or multilateral trading facility) in Switzerland.
Neither the prospectus supplement nor any other offering or marketing material relating to the New Notes constitutes a prospectus as such term is understood pursuant to the FinSA, and neither the prospectus supplement nor any other offering or marketing material relating to the New Notes may be publicly distributed or otherwise made publicly available in Switzerland.
The New Notes Offering and the Switch Tender Offer qualifies as a private placement pursuant to section 2 of Uruguayan law 18.627. The New Notes and the Old Notes are not and will not be registered with the Central Bank of Uruguay to be publicly offered in Uruguay.
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It's Halloween time!
Sure, it's still the beginning of August and back-to-school season just started. But if you ask us, it's never too early to start shopping for the Halloween season. If you're a big Disney fan like us, Halloween is starting extra early this year and there's a lot to be excited about. For one, Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party starts at Walt Disney World this week, BaubleBar just dropped their brand new Disney x BaubleBar Halloween offerings which includes a couple of brand new bag charms that are already on waitlist, and the best news of them all, shopDisney's Halloween Shop is now officially open.
This year, there are a ton of brand new offerings that include Mickey & Friends in their adorable Halloween costumes, all the Nightmare Before Christmas home decor, clothing and accessories you'll want to wear all season long, and super cute new themed ear headbands featuring Jack and Sally, The Haunted Mansion, Pirates of the Caribbean and more.
The Halloween Shop will be adding more items as it gets closer to Halloween, so be sure to check it out regularly so you don't miss out on something you love as seasonal items like these tend to sell out fast.
We've rounded up some of our favorite things from the shopDisney Halloween Shop, check those out below.
Mickey Mouse Halloween Candy Bowl
There's no better way to serve candy this Halloween than this adorable Mickey Mouse Halloween candy bowl. It's ceramic and features a fully sculpted Mickey in his Jack-o'-Lantern costume.
The Nightmare Before Christmas Sally Faux Leather Ear Headband for Adults
We sense there's something in the wind that feels like you need this Sally-themed headband this Halloween season. It's made with faux leather and features screen art with 3D effects, "Sally" embroidered on the outside and a non-slip velour interior.
The Nightmare Before Christmas Jack Skellington Faux Leather Ear Headband for Adults
Love the ears above? We recommend snagging these Jack Skellington-themed ears for your partner or BFF to sport all Halloween season at the Disney Parks.
Mickey Mouse Jack-o'-Lantern and Ghost Halloween Throw Pillows
These Halloween throw pillows are just the cutest, and you get both for $45! Add these to your couch for some spooky fun vibes.
Mickey Mouse and Friends Halloween Throw Blanket
This cozy Mickey and Friends Halloween blanket is perfect to snuggle under during those chilly October nights. The allover print features Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Donald, Daisy, and Chip n' Dale in their Halloween costumes, along with a few other creepy creatures. It's such a fun one to have for the season.
The Haunted Mansion Appetizer Plate Set
Create your very own Haunted Mansion with this spooky appetizer plate set featuring fan fave characters Madame Leota, the Hitchhiking Ghosts and the Hatbox Ghost.
Hocus Pocus Color Changing Mug with Spoon
Make each morning glorious with this cauldron-style Hocus Pocus mug. Green witch's brew appears when hot beverages are inside, and it comes with a sculpted "wooden" spoon. A must-have for fans!
The Nightmare Before Christmas 'Let's Boogie' T-Shirt for Kids
Get your little one ready for an Oogie Boogie Bash with this super fun tee featuring Jack, Zero and Oogie Boogie.
The Haunted Mansion Tie-Dye Spirit Jersey for Adults
This Haunted Mansion-inspired Spirit Jersey features a cool allover tie-dye treatment and puffy glow-in-the-dark imagery on both the front and back. It's already sold out in one size, and we highly doubt it'll stay in stock for too long. So be sure to add this to your collection today.
The Nightmare Before Christmas Jack-o'-Lantern Votive Candle Holder
Illuminate your home with jack-o'-lantern votive candle holder featuring the Master of Fright himself, Jack Skellington.
The Haunted Mansion Glow-in-the-Dark Ear Headband for Adults
If you've always wanted to be a Ghost Host, now's your chance. These Haunted Mansion-themed ears were inspired by the iconic Ghost Host outfits, and features several glow-in-the-dark elements making it extra cool at night.
The Haunted Mansion The Bride Mini Backpack
'Til death do you and this bag part. This stylish Haunted Mansion-themed backpack features a "ghostly" outline of the infamous Bride and her headless groom. It was created especially for the Walt Disney World Resort and the Disneyland Report. According to one reviewer, it's roomy enough to fit all the essentials.
Pirates of the Caribbean Loungefly Ear Headband for Adults
Yo ho, yo ho, it's a pirate's life for us! Out of all the ear headbands included in the Halloween Shop, these Pirates of the Caribbean ears by Loungefly has to be our fave.
Mickey and Minnie Mouse Halloween Hand Soap Dispenser
The fan-fave soap dispensers that pump out Mickey-shaped foam now comes in a cute Halloween-ready print. It smells like citrus, and it's so fun, it'll get the kids excited about washing their hands.
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The cast of Grease remains devoted to their beloved Sandy Olsson.
Those who acted alongside Olivia Newton-John are remembering her life and her legacy after she passed away on Aug. 8 at the age of 73 years old, as her husband shared in a statement to her Instagram.
While many will always remember Olivia for her singing and acting, those who worked close with her have proven she will be remembered for a number of qualities beyond her sheer talent. For Stockard Channing, who played the fiery and sarcastic Betty Rizzo, Olivia's essence will stay with her.
"I don't know if I've known a lovelier human being," Stockard shared in a statement to E! News. "Olivia was the essence of summer—her sunniness, her warmth and her grace are what always come to mind when I think of her. I will miss her enormously."
And that warm and bright energy even translated over an email. Barry Pearl, who played Frenchy's boyfriend and member of the T-Birds Doody, shared with E! News that Liv always signed her emails to him with 'Love and Light, Olivia.'"
Barry recalled that he wrote back to her last week to say, "YOU, Liv, ARE the 'love and the light.'" Now remembering her legacy, Barry noted "And, simply….that is exactly what she now is…more than ever."
Michael Tucci, who portrayed T-Birds member Sonny, told E! News that Olivia "was so very special."
"She was a treasure to me and my family," he shared. "She was so incredibly sweet and gracious to everyone she encountered. I grieve for her family, and for John [Travolta]."
As for John, who played Sandy's love interest Danny Zuko, the actor took to Instagram after the news broke to pay tribute to his "dearest Olivia."
"Your impact was incredible," he wrote. "I love you so much. We will see you down the road and we will all be together again. Yours from the first moment I saw you and forever! Your Danny, your John!"
Fellow Grease alum Lorenzo Lamas, who played the captain of Rydell's football team Tom Chisum, also paid tribute to the fallen star by noting that she was gone "much too soon."
"My heart is heavy," Lorenzo shared in a statement. "Olivia was such a special human being. An inspiration to millions battling this dreadful disease with courage and grace."
Olivia was diagnosed with cancer three times throughout her life. After having been first diagnosed in 1992, the actress became an advocate for the research of breast cancer. She created the Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Centre in 2008.
While Olivia's legacy will continue to inspire the next generation, the person she was has not been forgotten. According to Dinah Manoff, who played one of the Pink Ladies known as Marty Maraschino, Olivia was "one of the kindest, most generous souls ever to grace the earth."
"I was one lucky Pink Lady to have spent time with her during the filming of Grease," Dinah shared in a statement to E! News. "She brought light and laughter wherever she went." | https://www.eonline.com/news/1341295/how-stockard-channing-and-more-grease-stars-are-paying-tribute-to-olivia-newton-john?cmpid=rss-000000-rssfeed-365-topstories&utm_source=eonline&utm_medium=rssfeeds&utm_campaign=rss_topstories | 2022-08-09T04:33:56Z | https://www.eonline.com/news/1341295/how-stockard-channing-and-more-grease-stars-are-paying-tribute-to-olivia-newton-john?cmpid=rss-000000-rssfeed-365-topstories&utm_source=eonline&utm_medium=rssfeeds&utm_campaign=rss_topstories | true |
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Pick 3 Night" game were:
3-8-5, FIREBALL: 4
(three, eight, five; FIREBALL: four)
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Pick 3 Night" game were:
3-8-5, FIREBALL: 4
(three, eight, five; FIREBALL: four) | https://www.lmtonline.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Pick-3-Night-game-17360717.php | 2022-08-09T04:36:33Z | https://www.lmtonline.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Pick-3-Night-game-17360717.php | false |
A sad statistic: Each year, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals estimates that 6.3 million companion animals enter U.S. shelters. Of those, approximately 3.1 million are dogs and 3.2 million are cats.
Sadder: Of those, 390,000 dogs and 530,000 cats are euthanized.
Helping to stem the tide should be everyone’s goal.
Both Teddy, our dog, and Pip, our cat, came from rescue organizations — Love of Labs Indiana and Xenia-based Francis Kennels Rescue, respectively.
Our daughter, Jordan, grew up with a dog and a cat. As a kid, she would tell people her parents wanted one kid, one cat and one dog. She would point to herself first then her pets — Lucy, a mixed-breed dog from the Warren Country Humane Society, and Abby, a domestic short hair cat, from our dear friend Julie, a rescuer of stray neighbor cats — and count, “One. Two. Three.”
So it wasn’t much of a surprise when Jordan announced she and her boyfriend, Alex, were adopting a dog. She already had a cat, Wednesday, a Chantilly Tiffany she adopted from the SICSA Pet Adoption and Wellness Center in Dayton.
Jordan started her search on petfinder.com, a database of animals who need homes. It is also a directory of nearly 11,000 animal shelters and adoption organizations throughout the U.S., Canada and Mexico that is updated daily.
Petfinder gives potential pet owners, like Jordan, the ability to search for a pet. They can then reference a shelter’s web page and discover what services it offers. The website has discussion forums, a pet‑care resource directory and a library of free pet‑care articles.
About a month into the search, a photo of a smaller-sized black puppy popped up on Petfinder. The little guy was with the Stray Haven Pet Rescues in Aurora, Indiana, situated in the tri‑state area between Cincinnati, Indianapolis and Louisville.
My daughter was drawn to the pup’s bright eyes and sweet face. Alex agreed with her assessment. The fact that the dog was going to be medium in size, weighing around 40 pounds, was good for Wednesday and life in their condo.
The pup was being cared for by a rescue family in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. Once Jordan and Alex’s application was approved, the two met the pup and his foster at the My Furry Valentine pet event at the Sharonville Convention Center. Papers signed, the three made their way back home to meet Wednesday, the resident family princess.
The black cat wasn’t quite as excited as Jordan and Alex about their newest member. Wednesday stared him down and then turned and walked upstairs with all the “unimpressed” dignity a princess could display.
Within a few hours of playing and watching the pup interact in his new environment, Alex thought the name “Carl” — a silly character from the Adam Sandler movie “Billy Madison” — fit the black pup.
Carl is energetic and curious. He loves to play with other dogs and will seek out pets and tummy rubs from Jordan, Alex and, well, just about everyone else.
Teddy and Carl are already friends. Together they love to roll around and chase after balls and sticks. The two wear us all out.
The black pup loves when Jordan rolls the ball down their townhouse’s staircase. Carl happily retrieves it and brings it right back to Jordan to do it all over again.
Carl was lucky. He didn’t become a sad statistic. Jordan now has her numbers in order: One kid (her), one cat and one dog. Alex is a bonus.
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Karin Spicer is a member of The Dog Writers Association of America. She lives with her family and two furry pets who inspire her. She can be reached at spicerkarin@gmail.com.
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First was the killing of a Muslim man from Afghanistan late last year. Then came two more slayings in the last two weeks — men from Pakistan who attended the same mosque in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Those deaths were followed Friday by the city's fourth homicide of a Muslim man in nine months. Together the killings have sent ripples of fear through Islamic communities in New Mexico and beyond and fueled a race to find who was responsible.
Authorities on Monday identified the latest victim as they sought help searching for a vehicle believed to be connected to the slayings. The common elements were the victims’ race and religion, officials said.
Naeem Hussain was killed Friday night, and the three other men died in ambush shootings. Police in New Mexico’s largest city are trying to determine if the deaths are linked.
“The fact the suspect remains at large is terrifying,” Debbie Almontaser, a Muslim community leader in New York, wrote on Twitter. “Who is next?!”
In a phone interview, Almontaser said that a female friend who lives in Michigan and wears the hijab head covering shared with her over the weekend just how rattled she was. “She’s like, ‘This is so terrifying. I’m so scared. I travel alone,’” Almontaser said.
Hussain, 25, was from Pakistan. His death came just days after those of Muhammad Afzaal Hussain, 27, and Aftab Hussein, 41, who were also from Pakistan and members of the same mosque.
The earliest case involves the November killing of Mohammad Ahmadi, 62, from Afghanistan.
Aneela Abad, general secretary at the Islamic Center of New Mexico, described a community reeling from the killings, its grief compounded by confusion and fear of what may follow.
“We are just completely shocked and still trying to comprehend and understand what happened, how and why,” she said.
Some people have avoided going out unless “absolutely necessary,” and some Muslim university students have been wondering whether it is safe for them to stay in the city, she said. The center has also beefed up its security.
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 or Passat with dark tinted windows. Authorities released photos hoping people could help identify the car and offered a $20,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.
Investigators did not say where the images were taken or what led them to suspect the car was involved in the slayings. Police spokesperson Gilbert Gallegos said in an email Monday that the agency has received tips regarding the car but did not elaborate.
“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.”
Gallegos said he could not comment on what kind of gun was used in the shootings, or whether police know how many suspects were involved in the violence.
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.
The conversation about safety has also dominated WhatsApp and email groups that Almontaser is on.
“What we’ve seen happen in New Mexico is very chilling for us as a Muslim minority community in the United States that has endured so much backlash and discrimination” since the 9/11 attacks, she said. “It’s frightening.”
Few anti-Muslim hate crimes have been recorded in Albuquerque over the last five years, according to FBI data cited by Brian Levin, director of the Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism and a professor of criminal justice at California State University at San Bernardino.
From 2017 through 2020, there was one anti-Muslim hate crime a year. The highest recent number was in 2016, when Albuquerque police recorded six out of a total of 25 hate crimes.
That largely tracks with national trends, which hit the lowest numbers in a decade in 2020, only to increase by 45% in 2021 in a dozen cities and states, Levin said.
Albuquerque authorities say they cannot determine if the slayings were hate crimes until they have identified a suspect and a motive.
Louis Schlesinger, a forensic psychology professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York, said bias killings are often perpetrated by a small group of people, typically young white men. A lone perpetrator is rare.
“These are basically total losers by every dimension, whether it’s social, economic, psychological, what have you,” he said. “They’re filled with hatred for one reason or another and target a particular group that they see, in their mind, to blame for all their problems in life.”
It was not clear whether the victims knew their attacker or attackers.
The most recent victim 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.
Muhammad Afzaal Hussain had worked as a field organizer for a local congresswoman’s campaign.
Democratic Rep. Melanie Stansbury issued a statement praising him as “one of the kindest and hardest working people” she has ever known. She said the urban planner was “committed to making our public spaces work for every person and cleaning up legacy pollution.”
As land-use director for the city of Española — more than 85 miles (137 kilometers) north of Albuquerque — Hussain worked to improve conditions and inclusivity for disadvantaged minorities, the mayor's office said.
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Dazio reported from Los Angeles and Fam from Winter Park, Florida. Associated Press writer Lindsay Whitehurst in Washington and AP news researchers Rhonda Shafner and Jennifer Farrar in New York contributed to this report. | https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/Islamic-communities-fearful-after-4-killings-in-17360756.php | 2022-08-09T04:46:10Z | https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/Islamic-communities-fearful-after-4-killings-in-17360756.php | false |
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Over the last year, Joe Biden has been throwing pieces of his domestic agenda overboard in an effort to keep his presidency afloat. Free community college, child care funding, expanded preschool — all left behind.
But there was one critical piece that emerged largely intact, albeit not unscathed. The legislation approved by the Senate over the weekend includes nearly $400 billion for clean energy initiatives, the country's largest-ever investment in fighting global warming.
The measure, which includes other provisions on taxes and prescription drugs, is expected to be passed by the House on Friday before going to Biden's desk for his signature. In a statement to The Associated Press, Biden said the legislation will help fulfill his campaign promise to “build a clean energy future and create jobs for American workers building that future.”
“Our children and grandchildren will remember this for many years to come: this bill changes their lives and secures their future more than almost anything Washington has done for decades,” he said.
For the White House, the final result is proof of an approach — more focused on incentives than regulations or penalties — that was born from the failure to advance climate policy more than a decade ago, when Biden served as vice president.
After President Barack Obama took office in 2009, Democrats began pushing legislation that would create a cap-and-trade program to limit greenhouse gas emissions.
The proposal would have limited emissions and forced industries to buy permits to release emissions, creating a financial incentive to operate more cleanly.
But with the economy still struggling to recover from the recession and Republicans in opposition, the legislation stalled in 2010. Joe Manchin, the West Virginia Democrat who was running for Senate at the time, released a campaign advertisement in which he fired a rifle at a copy of the bill.
Christy Goldfuss, the senior vice president for energy and environment policy at the Center for American Progress, was working on Capitol Hill at the time. She said the failure was “absolutely devastating to the climate community, and really led to deep reflection and introspection.”
Another setback came in 2018, when voters in Washington state rejected a carbon tax. If the idea couldn’t even get traction in such a liberal corner of the country, Goldfuss said, what chance did it have nationally?
Feldman said Biden’s experience as vice president informed his thinking about climate policy when he started running for the White House in 2019.
“He had seen President Obama work very hard to get cap and trade over the finish line,” she said. “He knew that we had to try something different.”
Ali Zaidi, the White House deputy national climate adviser, said Biden was helped by the fact that clean energy had become more affordable and recognizable in recent years.
“This is a set of technologies and a set of solutions for which time has come,” he said. “He was able to speak to an American people who knew tangibly what this meant, and the economics lined up to propel action.”
Climate policy was rolled into Biden's largest domestic agenda, which included expanded educational and safety net programs. However, the whole thing ground to a halt when negotiations between the White House and Manchin stalled in December,
Manchin began talking again with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., this year, starting with a dinner at an Italian restaurant on Capitol Hill.
Schumer acknowledged in an interview with The Associated Press that “climate was hard" to figure out in the negotiations. Manchin is a longtime supporter of coal and oil and Schumer said that “I knew that he would add some tough stuff in."
Manchin successfully sought more government auctions for oil drilling on federal lands and waters. He also secured a commitment to help with a natural gas pipeline in his state.
Schumer said he had a “north star" during negotiations, which meant substantial reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.
"As long as we were reducing the amount of carbon that goes into the atmosphere by 40% — Biden’s bill was 45 — we could swallow some bad stuff,” he explained.
Schumer said, “And I talked to some of my caucus members and they said, ‘Go for it, We’ll have your back if you have to swallow bad stuff to get a good bill.’”
The final package of climate proposals has been trimmed from the original $555 billion plan, but it's still brimming with financial incentives for clean energy.
Manufacturing solar panels and wind turbines would earn companies tax credits. More money would help Americans buy electric vehicles or make their homes energy efficient.
“The bill gives people the tools to be part of the climate solution, and have that make sense for their pocketbook," Feldman said.
There are still some sticks to go along with the carrots.
A crucial element of the bill would charge oil and gas companies fees for excess methane emissions at drilling sites. Methane, the main component of natural gas, is a key contributor to global warming and packs a stronger short-term climate punch than even carbon dioxide.
The methane fee was top priority of Sen. Tom Carper, D-Del., a close Biden ally.
“If we want to make real progress on climate change in a short time, a great place to start is methane,” Carper said in an interview.
But in a sign of the crucial role played by Manchin, the final version of the bill includes a grant program that rewards energy companies that take steps to lower methane emissions at drilling sites.
Carper called the provision a compromise, noting that he and his staff worked with Manchin to address a series of “concerns raised by Joe on behalf of the oil and gas industry.”
Regardless of the compromises, environmentalists were thrilled by the outcome after girding themselves for another setback.
“This is a legacy-defining win for this administration and a signature achievement for the entire climate community who contributed to it,” said Nathaniel Keohane, president of the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions. “After years of inaction in Congress we are now making remarkable and historic progress.”
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Associated Press writers Matthew Daly and Lisa Mascaro contributed to this report. | https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/Learning-from-failures-How-Biden-scored-win-on-17360762.php | 2022-08-09T04:46:22Z | https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/Learning-from-failures-How-Biden-scored-win-on-17360762.php | true |
LOS ANGELES — The driver suspected of causing a fiery crash that killed five people and an 8 1/2-month-old fetus was charged Monday with murder.
Nicole Lorraine Linton, a traveling nurse from Houston, was charged with six counts of murder and five counts of vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence, according to the Los Angeles County district attorney's office.
She could face 90 years to life in prison if convicted of all charges.
Linton, 37, was jailed on $9 million bail Monday after being released from a hospital over the weekend. It wasn't immediately clear whether she had an attorney who could speak on her behalf.
Prosecutors said Linton's Mercedes-Benz was doing 90 mph (144 kph) last Thursday when it ran a red light and smashed into cars in a crowded intersection in unincorporated Windsor Hills about 10 miles (16 km) southwest of downtown Los Angeles. Several victims were thrown from the cars and several vehicles caught fire.
The crash killed 23-year-old Asherey Ryan, her 11-month-old son Alonzo Quintero and her boyfriend, Reynold Lester, Sha’seana Kerr said in a GoFundMe posting.
Lester’s family told KABC-TV that the 24-year-old security guard was the father of Ryan’s 8 1/2-month-old unborn child. The family has said Ryan was on the way to a doctor’s appointment for a prenatal checkup when she was killed.
One murder charge — but not an additional charge of vehicular manslaughter — was filed for the fetus, who was identified by the coroner’s office as Armani Lester and listed as born on the same day he died.
“A young family was destroyed in the blink of an eye,” District Attorney George Gascón said at a news conference.
Two other women were also killed but their names weren’t made public as of Monday.
“While the wreckage of this fiery crash at this intersection was removed and traffic eventually resumed, there is catastrophic damage to the families and friends of those killed and injured," Gascón said. “It is not only a tremendous loss to the families but our entire community who learned of this incredible tragedy or have watched the now viral video of the collision," he said.
Authorities said they haven't found any evidence that Linton was under the influence of alcohol but prosecutors said she did have a history of dangerous crashes and knew the threat posed by her driving behavior, the Los Angeles Times reported. | https://www.12news.com/article/news/national/charges-california-fiery-wreck/285-3e002695-e044-44fb-97f5-b2c0306c9c9b | 2022-08-09T04:48:59Z | https://www.12news.com/article/news/national/charges-california-fiery-wreck/285-3e002695-e044-44fb-97f5-b2c0306c9c9b | true |
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SHENZHEN, China, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On July 27, 2022, at the witness of E-cigarette Professional Committee of China Electronic Chamber of Commerce, John Dunne, Director General of the British Electronic Cigarette Industry Association (UKVIA), Dustin Dahlmann and Cipri Boboi, Co-founders of the European Electronic Cigarette Association (IEVA), Peter Davydoff, the chief press officer of the Russian Nicotine Alliance and Daniel David, chairman of the Canadian Electronic Cigarette Industry Trade Association (VITA), the global well-known electronic atomization technology ecological enterprise, ICCPP and representatives of other 57 e-cigarette enterprises jointly signed the "Compliant Business Commitment", which promised to strictly abide by the regulations and requirements of the e-cigarette industry in China and export destination countries and regions, produce safely, operate in compliance, and effectively fulfill commitment not to sell e-cigarettes to minors, etc.
The Electronic Cigarette Special Committee is one of the largest e-cigarette industry alliances in China, with more than 600 member companies, among which are world-renowned e-cigarette brands and manufacturing companies such as ICCPP, Smoore, Relx, SMOK and FirstUnion Group.
After the signing ceremony, Everest Zhao, Vice Chairman of China Electronic Cigarette Special Committee and Founder of ICCPP, spoke as a representative of the participating enterprises and firstly expressed his gratitude to the Special Committee for organizing this event. Everest said that compliance has always been the primary strategic goal of ICCPP. With the introduction of vaping policies and rules in various countries, the e-cigarette industry has developed from self-regulation to co-regulation, which has put forward specific requirements on the business direction and strategy of enterprises. Everest also pointed out that China's e-cigarette industry has a long way to go in terms of compliance. The enterprises should actively implement compliance within the common construction, work together towards the norm, and be willing to take social responsibility, so as not to break the long-term development due to small profits.
It is understood that ICCPP has been a pioneer in the compliance of the e-cigarette industry. As early as July 12, 2021, ICCPP took the lead in signing the "commitment not to sell e-cigarettes to minors", committing to further protection of minors away from electronic atomization products and legal business; ICCPP also participated in the development of the group standards of "E-cigarette Device General Technical Specifications" and "E-Liquid Safety Technical Specifications", and made clear guidelines and requirements on the production, testing, inspection, management, service and other behaviors of e-cigarettes and e-liquid, actively promoting the sound development of norms-oriented industry. At the end of last year, the new policy of e-cigarette industry was released, and then ICCPP was the first to express its firm support, advocated to drive the industry with technological innovation and embrace it with an open mind, and also the first to showcase compliant products at The IECIE Shenzhen eCig Expo (IECIE Shenzhen) , taking the initiative in compliance business.
Recently, ICCPP has successfully passed the audit of Shenzhen Airport and won the qualification of "Shenzhen Airport Electronic Atomization Products White List Enterprise", which will subsequently enjoy the differentiated security inspection services provided by Shenzhen Airport. Different from the ordinary security inspection standards, the "Identification Standards for White List Enterprises of Electronic Atomization Products" and the "Operational Guidelines for Differentiated Security Inspection of Air Exports", studied and issued by Shenzhen Airport and relevant testing units, have made almost strict provisions on the design and production of batteries on overheating, the flash point, nicotin concentration and toxic substance detection of oil, and even whether there is an anti-leakage process during transportation, as well as the standardization and systematization of the e-cigarette production process and the traceability of logistics from the perspective of transportation safety. It is a remarkable recognition and credit from the authorities for vape quality and logistics management. It can be said that the enterprises entering the Shenzhen Airport White List not only need to be one step ahead in the transportation process, but also need to achieve impeccable whole process success from R&D, design, manufacturing to logistics and transportation.
Logistics compliance of ICCPP is the result of years of systematized forward-looking compliance strategy. The systematic construction and development based on the industrial chain model is the strategic focus of ICCPP's sustainable operation. Since 2019, ICCPP has built a global compliance department to continuously study global market compliance trends, including not only domestic regulations, but also the PMTA in the USA (ICCPP is one of the first batch of Chinese companies to apply for PMTA) and TPD3 in Europe. Up to now, ICCPP has established a proven and operational compliance mechanism and accumulated considerable practical experience in response to different regulatory markets around the world. For example, its testing center has been able to analyze and support access testing to major electronic atomized markets such as USA, Europe, Southeast Asia, etc.
To promote the benign development of the global e-cigarette market and practically solve the market access jam problem faced by e-cigarette enterprises, ICCPP ODM+ has recently developed a whole set of global compliance market solution services, dedicated to helping domestic and foreign enterprises to navigate regulatory complexity and accelerate speed to new markets, and share with the industry the systematic operation experience and achievements in compliance over the years.
Focusing on the brand strategy of "technological innovation, safety standard, direct access to users and global breakthrough" and taking self-develop and self-innovation as the core, ICCPP gathers more than 500 global top electronic atomization researchers and establishes a superb Everest Lab at home and abroad, continuously integrating the core technologies of four research institutes: basic materials, life science, innovative technology and atomization chip development, and pursuing the highest technical standards and the latest technological breakthroughs in the industry. ICCPP has achieved nearly 2000 technical patents so far and has 6 GMP standards and requirements meeting manufacturing bases covering an area of more than 120,000 square meters. With its first-class manufacturing level and industrial chain ecological business model accumulation, ICCPP has the confidence and ability to empower global partners with premium electronic atomized technology products and services.
With the vision of becoming a world-leading and respected health technology enterprise, ICCPP focuses on the innovation and development of electronic atomization technology and related product services, and is committed to building a win-win ecosystem covering front-end technology solutions, core components R&D and manufacturing, product design and production, supply chain management, logistics and transportation, and sales and after-market services, and redefines the people-oriented "customer-atomization-industry" integration and the new way of vaping connection, to share the beautiful vaping life experience brought by innovative technology with global users.
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Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Shenzhen, ICCPP has developed into a global-leading comprehensive ecological atomization technology enterprise integrating electronic atomization technology research, product design, modern intellectual manufacturing and brand operation. As a benchmark enterprise in the vaping industry, ICCPP has a top electronic atomization solution provider brand ODM+ and two well-known self-owned brands VOOPOO and ZOVOO, and 8 branches worldwide including USA, Canada, Germany, UK, France, Indonesia, Malaysia and Russia. The business has covered 100,000 offline outlets in more than 70 countries and regions around the world, providing over 30 million consumers with a wonderful vaping products and services.
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Daily 4 Night" game were:
7-0-1-1, FIREBALL: 9
(seven, zero, one, one; FIREBALL: nine)
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Daily 4 Night" game were:
7-0-1-1, FIREBALL: 9
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WESTFIELD, Ind. — Stephon Gilmore arrived at training camp two weeks ago with an impressive resume — and something to prove.
After two injury-filled subpar seasons in New England and Carolina, the 31-year-old cornerback chose Indianapolis to revive his career.
So far, it looks like a winning match.
“I feel good, I feel strong, I finally feel like myself,” Gilmore said at the team's camp complex, nestled between the cornfields in suburban Indianapolis. “I like the vibe here, I like the guys, I like the coaches. Everybody here does everything to help the team win. That’s one thing I’ve noticed.”
(NOTE: The video in the player above is from an event the Colts hosted for foster children on Sunday, Aug. 7.)
Gilmore has learned plenty of lessons over a decade-long career, none more valuable than detecting the difference between teams built to contend and everyone else. It's one reason he took nearly a month to sift through the free agent suitors before signing a two-year deal with the Colts.
On paper, Gilmore saw a promising defense on the verge of becoming an elite unit, an offense led by new quarterback Matt Ryan and defending league rushing champ Jonathan Taylor and an opportunity to shore up one of the Colts' most glaring weaknesses, pass coverage.
On the field, Gilmore has been one of Indy's most productive players. He’s dominated the one-on-one matchups with rookie receiver Alec Pierce and has blanketed virtually anyone who dares to challenge him.
His instincts also appear to be back and Gilmore's penchant for routinely batting away passes has become contagious in this young rebuilding secondary.
New defensive coordinator Gus Bradley welcomes the impact Gilmore has made as does Ryan, the league's 2016 MVP, who has been victimized more than once by a familiar foe.
“Unfortunately, that’s not the first time he’s picked me off,” Ryan said after Gilmore made an acrobatic interception during Sunday's practice. “He’s got excellent pattern recognition, really good — savvy, good ball skills. He’s talented, and he’s one of those guys who sometimes can put a seed of doubt in your mind of what he’s going to do.”
That's been Gilmore's trademark for most of his career.
He earned a Super Bowl ring during Tom Brady's final championship run in New England by batting away 20 passes and was selected as the league's 2019 Defensive Player of the Year with 20 more passes defensed, tying for the league lead with six interceptions and returning two for scores.
But winning consistently has proven elusive for the former South Carolina star.
He endured four losing seasons and never made the playoffs during a strong five-year run in Buffalo. After appearing in back-to-back Super Bowls each of his first two seasons in New England, the Patriots suffered a rare wild-card round loss in 2019 before the bottom fell out.
Gilmore's 2020 season was derailed first by a positive COVID-19 test, then a torn quadriceps and finally by a rare Pats' postseason absence. When the injury lingered through the next summer's training camp, he landed on the physically unable to perform list and was eventually traded to Carolina.
There, he had 13 tackles and two interceptions in eight games and earned his fourth straight Pro Bowl selection despite not playing like one of the league's top coverage guys.
So when Gilmore became a free agent, he took his time, weighed his options, and when the Colts finally came through, it was an offer Gilmore couldn't refuse. The Colts haven't regretted it, either.
“From a quarterback’s perspective, he’s the kind of cornerback you fear because of the way he sees the game,” coach Frank Reich said. “He knows what’s coming before it’s coming. He’s so quick to recognize routes, concepts and then he has the ability to make plays on the ball and turn it over. That’s what we’ve seen from start to finish. We love him.”
Playing the ball and sticking to receivers was Gilmore's trademark long before joining the Colts.
He starts this season with 27 interceptions and 116 passes defensed, tied for seventh and fourth among active players still in the league last season.
And now that he's healthy, back in a system where he can thrive and working with four Pro Bowl teammates on defense, Gilmore believes he can be back on top of his game this season.
“I asked him how it was and how the guys were in the locker room, the vibe,” Gilmore said, describing a spring conversation with another Pro Bowl cornerback Kenny Moore II. "He said all good things. I’m happy I made that decision. I think I’ll be a great player for this team."
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SEATTLE (AP) — New York Yankees designated hitter Matt Carpenter broke his left foot Monday night when he fouled off a pitch against the Seattle Mariners.
Carpenter fouled a slider from starter Logan Gilbert off the foot in the first inning. The left-handed hitter was briefly checked by manager Aaron Boone, but finished the at-bat and struck out swinging.
Tim Locastro replaced Carpenter in the third.
The three-time All-Star was one of the feel-good stories in baseball this year while enjoying a resurgent season at age 36. Carpenter was toiling at Triple-A when the Texas Rangers released him in May. He signed with the Yankees and became a big surprise, earning regular playing time in a powerful lineup.
Carpenter began the night hitting .307 with 15 home runs and 37 RBIs in just 127 at-bats. He batted below .200 in each of the previous two seasons with St. Louis.
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US$200,000 grants available to advance Internet access and connectivity globally
RESTON, Va., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Internet Society Foundation has launched a second round of grants to advance Internet access and connectivity around the world. Now in its second year, the The Building Opportunities/Leveraging Technologies (BOLT) grant program supports teams of creatives, technologists, and researchers to develop solutions to Internet connectivity, particularly among communities where current technologies are unavailable or inaccessible. US$200,000 grants will be awarded to organizations for projects lasting up to 12 months.
"The Internet Society Foundation is committed to using our funding to address the challenges that prevent people from accessing the Internet, in line with our vision that the Internet is for everyone. With almost half of the world population still offline, these grants aim to bolster the development of imaginative and sustainable solutions that will promote greater Internet access and connectivity for communities around the world", noted Sarah Armstrong, Executive Director of the Internet Society Foundation.
The BOLT program builds on the Internet Society Foundation's commitment to support innovative solutions to Internet connectivity. Organizations currently implementing projects around the world through the program include: Digital Empowerment Foundation, Digital Harbor Foundation Inc., Fundación Sole Colombia and the Research and Education Network for Uganda (RENU).
BOLT is open for applications between 8 August and 2 September and the grantees will be announced in October. Applying teams must ensure that their lead organization is a legally registered 501(c)(3) or equivalent.
About The Internet Society Foundation:
The Internet Society Foundation was established in 2019 to support the positive difference the Internet can make to people everywhere. Guided by our vision of an Internet for Everyone, the Foundation champions ideas and enables communities to unlock the Internet's potential to tackle the world's evolving challenges. Focusing in five program areas, the Foundation awards grants to Internet Society Chapters as well as non-profit organizations and individuals dedicated to providing meaningful access to an open, globally connected, secure and trustworthy Internet for everyone.
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Daily 4 Night" game were:
7-0-1-1, FIREBALL: 9
(seven, zero, one, one; FIREBALL: nine)
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Daily 4 Night" game were:
7-0-1-1, FIREBALL: 9
(seven, zero, one, one; FIREBALL: nine) | https://www.theintelligencer.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Daily-4-Night-game-17360718.php | 2022-08-09T05:24:20Z | https://www.theintelligencer.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Daily-4-Night-game-17360718.php | false |
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Department of Homeland Security said Monday that it ended a Trump-era policy requiring asylum-seekers to wait in Mexico for hearings in U.S. immigration court, hours after a judge lifted an order in effect since December that it be reinstated.
The timing had been in doubt since the Supreme Court ruled on June 30 that the Biden administration could end the “Remain in Mexico” policy. Homeland Security officials had been largely silent, saying they had to wait for the court to certify the ruling and for a Trump-appointed judge, Matthew Kacsmaryk in Amarillo, Texas, to then lift his injunction. The Supreme Court certified its ruling last week.
The program will be unwound in a “quick, and orderly manner,” Homeland Security said in a statement. No more people are being enrolled and those who appear in court will not be returned to Mexico when they appear in the U.S. for their next hearings.
The policy “has endemic flaws, imposes unjustifiable human costs, and pulls resources and personnel away from other priority efforts to secure our border,” the department said.
Many questions remain, including whether those whose claims have been denied or dismissed will get a second chance or if those whose next court dates are months away will be allowed to return to the U.S. sooner. Homeland Security said it will provide additional information “in the coming days.”
About 70,000 migrants were subject to the policy, known officially as “Migrant Protection Protocols,” from when President Donald Trump introduced it in January 2019 until President Joe Biden suspended it on his first day in office in January 2021, fulfilling a campaign promise. Many were allowed to return to the United States to pursue their cases during the early months of Biden’s presidency.
Nearly 5,800 people were subject to the policy from December through June, a modest number. Nicaraguans account for the largest number, with others from Cuba, Colombia and Venezuela.
Trump made the policy a centerpiece of border enforcement, which critics said was inhumane for exposing migrants to extreme violence in Mexico and making access to attorneys far more difficult. | https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation-politics/biden-administration-says-remain-in-mexico-policy-is-over/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all | 2022-08-09T05:29:33Z | https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation-politics/biden-administration-says-remain-in-mexico-policy-is-over/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all | true |
NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF") are investigating the proposed sale of CatchMark Timber Trust, Inc. (NYSE: CTT) to PotlatchDeltic Corporation (Nasdaq: PCH). Under the terms of the proposed transaction, shareholders of CatchMark will receive only 0.23 shares of PotlatchDeltic for each share of CatchMark that they own. KSF is seeking to determine whether this consideration and the process that led to it are adequate, or whether the consideration undervalues the Company.
If you believe that this transaction undervalues the Company and/or if you would like to discuss your legal rights regarding the proposed sale, you may, without obligation or cost to you, e-mail or call KSF Managing Partner Lewis S. Kahn (lewis.kahn@ksfcounsel.com) toll free at any time at 855-768-1857, or visit https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nyse-ctt/ to learn more.
To learn more about KSF, whose partners include the Former Louisiana Attorney General, visit www.ksfcounsel.com.
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Snapchat introduces Family Centre tool to boost child safety
Snapchat is introducing a new in-app tool to enable parents to get more insights on how their teenagers use Snapchat without compromising their children’s privacy.
Family Centre will show parents their children’s friend list and who is communicating with them – but it will not show the content of conversations.
The opt-in tool will require a parent and child’s Snapchat accounts to be friends in order to connect and set up Family Centre, from which parents will also be able to confidentially report any accounts connected with their child that they have concerns about.
“Family Centre is designed to reflect the way that parents engage with their teens in the real world, where parents usually know who their teens are friends with and when they are hanging out – but don’t eavesdrop on their private conversations,” Snapchat said in a blog post announcing the tool.
“To help develop Family Centre, we worked with families to understand the needs of both parents and teens, knowing that everyone’s approach to parenting and privacy is different.
The Family Centre will enable parents to get more insights on how their teenager uses Snapchat. (Snap)
“We also consulted with experts in online safety and wellbeing to incorporate their feedback and insights. Our goal was to create a set of tools designed to reflect the dynamics of real-world relationships and foster collaboration and trust between parents and teens.”
A number of other social media platforms have introduced tools that enable parents to see more of what their children do on their sites as part of efforts to improve user safety – as scrutiny on the subject increases and a number of countries continue to work on internet safety laws.
Snapchat also confirmed that it was publishing a new range of resources to help parents and children have open conservations about online safety, and that it would continue to add more features to Family Centre over the coming months, including new content control tools for parents.
“Our goal is to help empower parents and teens in a way that still protects a teenager’s autonomy and privacy. We look forward to continuing to work closely with families and online safety experts to keep improving Family Centre over time,” Snapchat’s blog post said. | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/pa/article-11094065/Snapchat-introduces-Family-Centre-tool-boost-child-safety.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-08-09T05:40:00Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/pa/article-11094065/Snapchat-introduces-Family-Centre-tool-boost-child-safety.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | false |
Responding to Trey Coley Lusk's letter, "All Deserve Reproductive Rights," (July 29) some terms could be defined. The Random House Dictionary defines conception as "becoming pregnant." Pregnant is defined as "being with child or young." Fertilization, "in biology, the union of male and female reproductive cells to form a cell that will develop into a new individual."
Also to fertilize is to "impregnate." The Random House Dictionary, defines conception as "fertilization, inception of pregnancy." Pregnancy is defined as "having a child or other offspring developing in the body; with child or young, as a woman or female mammal."
At conception, the inception of pregnancy, fertilization (different words for the same reality), our height, eye color, foot size, is all determined. All that is needed now is more time and nourishment.
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Many women, once they realize they are pregnant, will stop smoking or taking drugs, like alcohol, in order the protect the health of their baby, which is a separate body. The human body is completely formed within 10 to 12 weeks. Once ultrasound is used, one can see the child sucking its thumb and doing somersaults. The average time of pregnancy before the child is born is 270 to 284 days.
When the term "reproductive health care" is used as a euphemism for abortion; it makes the unborn child sound like some kind of cancer or other disease. If what is living in the womb has not been defined as human life, can we kill it? If we are hunting together for deer, and we get separated, and I hear rustling in the bush, and I don't know if it is you or a deer, can I shoot? No! The title of Trey's article started with the word, "All." All should have reproductive rights, including the unborn.
Monsignor Paul K. Witt, Lincoln | https://journalstar.com/opinion/letters/letter-unborn-are-part-of-all-of-us/article_01505946-05da-5cdb-a3b4-94b05720ac98.html | 2022-08-09T05:45:20Z | https://journalstar.com/opinion/letters/letter-unborn-are-part-of-all-of-us/article_01505946-05da-5cdb-a3b4-94b05720ac98.html | false |
Q. It seems as if my perennial flowers and vegetables are struggling more this summer. Any tips on reviving them?
A. Its been a tough year for plants in general. We began the year with a cool, wet spring which delayed growth and development, then quickly entered a drought period with little rain, followed by a derecho and drenching rains, and then finishing with more intense heat and drought conditions. Such is gardening in northern Indiana.
One thing that happens regardless of weather is the need for a boost with plant nutrients around mid-summer. As plants grow larger, their need for nutrients increases. In addition, we water more in periods of heat and drought. Water leaches nutrients – especially nitrogen – away from plants. Slow-release fertilizers one might have used around perennials earlier in the season probably have run out, especially with the flooding rains. This is a good time to top dress near vegetables and perennial flowers with a balanced all-purpose fertilizer such as 12-12-12. Generally, you want to apply about a one-quarter of a cup of fertilizer per plant, or scatter about 2 pounds of fertilizer per 100 square foot of area. If you are into organics, then apply 1 inch of compost around perennial flowers and larger vegetables like tomatoes, and to the sides of vegetable rows. I ran out of compost, so I purchased a nice organic mix at the garden center that contained compost, worm castings, and sphagnum peat that is very good for plants.
Conventional fertilizer, like the 12-12-12 I mentioned, are derived from salts, so one must water the fertilizer in or wait before a rain before applying. Otherwise, they might burn the foliage of the plants you are trying to boost.
Last year I tried something different to provide my plants in raised beds more long term and slow release nutrients. I call this lasagna hugelcharring – combining the elements of lasagna gardening, hugelculture and biochar in one fell swoop.
Lasagna gardening involves building a raised bed by adding layers of leaves, compost, rotted manure, and other materials to create soil. Hugelculture is a technique when one buries small tree limbs or twigs at the bottom of a raised bed to slowly release nutrients to plants. Biochar is a technique derived from the inhabitants of the Amazon forest who successfully grew food plants in “dark earth” where campfires were located. In this case I made my existing beds much taller and accessible by adding materials to make them almost 3 feet in height. At the bottom I added small limbs and twigs from a campfire that had been charred. Don’t add charcoal briquets, walnut limbs, or wood ashes. I then added 6-inch in depth layers of leaves, compost, and other materials to fill the bed. The first year after creating this bed was frustrating, because I had to water the beds more. This year I have huge plants in the raised beds that have weathered the storms – and the weather – quite nicely.
The Plant Medic, written by Ricky Kemery, appears every other week. Kemery retired as the extension educator for horticulture at the Allen County Purdue Extension Service. To send him a question, email trich@jg.net. | https://www.journalgazette.net/living/ricky-kemery-now-s-a-good-time-to-update-fertilizer-near-plants/article_17b69ecc-127a-11ed-aa29-cfb242604373.html | 2022-08-09T05:48:38Z | https://www.journalgazette.net/living/ricky-kemery-now-s-a-good-time-to-update-fertilizer-near-plants/article_17b69ecc-127a-11ed-aa29-cfb242604373.html | true |
Huntertown has asked Northwest Allen County Schools to vountarily annex part of its property into the town, but board members Monday night said they aren’t clear about the impacts and tabled it.
NACS’ new superintendent, Wayne Barker, said school officials were told the town needs to have a continuous property line in order to annex new residential development. But to achieve that, he said, the district would need to allow the property of Carroll Middle and Eel River Elementary schools to become part of Huntertown.
Barker said he did not know the size of the land to be annexed, or which upcoming or existing developments were seeking annexation. A representative from Huntertown approached school officials with a proposal it wants the board to pass. But those officials could not attend Monday’s meeting to explain it because of a schedule conflict.
The annexation of residential development would bring additional tax money into Huntertown. The annexation of the schools’ land and buildings would not, as the properties are tax exempt.
Still, Barker said, “We’re concerned. We want to be a good neighbor to Huntertown, but we want to know the financial impact to our school system, both short and long term.”
Board President Ron Felger said the area is changing rapidly from farmland to houses. “It (the annexation) could have a big downside,” he said.
NACS owns about 156 acres among Carroll Middle and Eel River Elementary schools, woods and wetlands, said Lizette Downey, spokeswoman.
Huntertown representatives have been asked to gather information and present it at the Aug. 22 school board meeting, Barker said.
In other business, board members took a similar stance on a proposal to provide right-of-way for a trail along Union Chapel Road from Coldwater to Corbin roads.
The proposal was tabled because board members wanted more information on what land would be used, where the trail might cross driveways or pedestrian walkways and signage. Board members said they wanted to view the areas in question.
Barker said he would arrange a workshop session so the board could get a firsthand look.
Barker, whose first day as superintendent was July 1, reported he has been touring buildings and meeting with staff in preparation for the first day of the new school year. School starts Thursday.
“I’m impressed with our facilities. I’ve learned we have great schools, great facilities and great maintenance,” he said.
Many school buildings “do not look the age they are,” Barker said. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/schools/nacs-board-wants-more-info-on-proposed-huntertown-annexation/article_0fb817f2-1782-11ed-9528-7f8aaed1b534.html | 2022-08-09T05:49:03Z | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/schools/nacs-board-wants-more-info-on-proposed-huntertown-annexation/article_0fb817f2-1782-11ed-9528-7f8aaed1b534.html | false |
Jim Norton: I'll just start naming stars
Jim Norton talks how a physicist claimed a piece of chorizo was a star
Jim Norton discussed with Greg Gutfeld and other guests the physicist that claimed a picture of chorizo was a star on Twitter on "Gutfeld!"
GREG GUTFELD: CHINA'S REVENGE HAS ONLY JUST BEGUN
Greg Gutfeld: I find that a port authority. Oh I'd abuse the hell out of it. You know, Jimmy? Yeah. If I could tell them about things in outer space that weren't there. Oh, I would do it.
Jim Norton: Yeah, I lie all the time about space.
Greg Gutfeld: Me too. What do you. What's your favorite lie about space?
Jim Norton: I'll just start naming stars. See that, That's Frank.
Greg Gutfeld: Yes. Yes. Any other thoughts?
Jim Norton: I was taken in and I should have known better because I thought, my God, that galaxy looks delicious.
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US$200,000 grants available to advance Internet access and connectivity globally
RESTON, Va., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Internet Society Foundation has launched a second round of grants to advance Internet access and connectivity around the world. Now in its second year, the The Building Opportunities/Leveraging Technologies (BOLT) grant program supports teams of creatives, technologists, and researchers to develop solutions to Internet connectivity, particularly among communities where current technologies are unavailable or inaccessible. US$200,000 grants will be awarded to organizations for projects lasting up to 12 months.
"The Internet Society Foundation is committed to using our funding to address the challenges that prevent people from accessing the Internet, in line with our vision that the Internet is for everyone. With almost half of the world population still offline, these grants aim to bolster the development of imaginative and sustainable solutions that will promote greater Internet access and connectivity for communities around the world", noted Sarah Armstrong, Executive Director of the Internet Society Foundation.
The BOLT program builds on the Internet Society Foundation's commitment to support innovative solutions to Internet connectivity. Organizations currently implementing projects around the world through the program include: Digital Empowerment Foundation, Digital Harbor Foundation Inc., Fundación Sole Colombia and the Research and Education Network for Uganda (RENU).
BOLT is open for applications between 8 August and 2 September and the grantees will be announced in October. Applying teams must ensure that their lead organization is a legally registered 501(c)(3) or equivalent.
About The Internet Society Foundation:
The Internet Society Foundation was established in 2019 to support the positive difference the Internet can make to people everywhere. Guided by our vision of an Internet for Everyone, the Foundation champions ideas and enables communities to unlock the Internet's potential to tackle the world's evolving challenges. Focusing in five program areas, the Foundation awards grants to Internet Society Chapters as well as non-profit organizations and individuals dedicated to providing meaningful access to an open, globally connected, secure and trustworthy Internet for everyone.
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The next time you hop on an airplane, go to a concert, or just go out in a public crowd you may want to change a setting on an iPhone, iPad, or Mac computer. Apple’s Airdrop feature is causing problems, particularly on airlines, as numerous passengers report receiving unwanted and disturbing photos from strangers.
The iPhone’s Airdrop feature makes it easy to share photos with friends. Like if you’re all at an event, someone can Airdrop a group photo to everyone all at once rather than texting or emailing it to everybody one at a time. But pranksters and perverts are using Airdrop to send disturbing photos to people they don’t know.
In recent months, children and teenagers have Airdropped photos of crashed planes, weapons, and threatening messages to people on their flights. Multiple times men Airdropped pornographic photos of themselves to other passengers. how does this happen? How can some stranger send images to unsuspecting passengers?
For the uninitiated, If you have Airdrop turned on on an iPhone, iPad, or Mac computer, anyone near you can send an image using Bluetooth. And many people have Airdrop turned on to receive images from everyone without realizing it. On a recent flight, I could have sent a photo of my cat in my camera roll to nearly a dozen fellow passengers. I didn’t send it, but I could have and every one of those phones would have received it.
The image wouldn’t open automatically, those passengers would have gotten a notification that my phone was attempting to send an image and by tapping “accept”, the photo would display on their device.
To prevent it from happening to you, go to settings> general> “airdrop” to change the options. You can turn receiving off completely, keep it turned on for your contacts, or, turned on to receive images from everyone.
I’d recommend turning it on to receive images only from contacts or turn it off completely. You can always turn it on again if you know someone is trying to airdrop that photo of a family gathering.
And if you’re thinking of playing this prank, as some on airplanes have learned, it isn’t funny at all. It’s fairly easy to learn which phone is sending the image and depending on what you send, you can be arrested. | https://www.texomashomepage.com/what-the-tech/what-the-tech-airdrop-offensive-photos/ | 2022-08-09T05:54:52Z | https://www.texomashomepage.com/what-the-tech/what-the-tech-airdrop-offensive-photos/ | false |
Boulder County Community Services Department announced the 2023 Human Services Fund grant application for community-based human services programs.
According to a news release, the department anticipates awarding $1.3 million in funding to qualified community organizations through a competitive application process.
The Human Services Fund grants supports programs in areas such as increasing economic stability, mobility and resilience; increasing ability for people to obtain and maintain housing; allowing safe environments for people with diverse identities; increasing positive physical, mental or behavioral health and well-being; and increasing healthy behaviors.
Grant applications are due 4 p.m. Sept. 9 and must be submitted electronically using the Foundant grant management system. No paper or late applications will be accepted. To apply for the 2023 round, visit the Foundant application webpage at grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=bouldercolorado.
Past and current Human Service Fund grants benefitting low-income community members include those for academic support, early child development and child care, health care, legal services for immigrants and domestic violence survivors, programs for LGBTQ+ community members and older adult services.
Agencies must register to access the application and submit grant requests. Applications from organizations that serve and are led by historically excluded populations are encouraged to apply. Applications process and funding work is an effort between the cities of Boulder and Longmont and Boulder County Community Services.
For more information, please email Carlene Okiyama, investment specialist at cokiyama@bouldercounty.org.
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Rangers expect to win in '23, also expected to be better now
The Texas Rangers expect to win in 2023, which has long been part of their plan. There was also an expectation to be better this season.
The Canadian Press
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Texas Rangers expect to win in 2023, which has long been part of their plan. There was also an expectation to be better this season.
“We've said pretty clearly we expect to take a step forward this year,” team president Jon Daniels said. “We had hoped that we could maybe overachieve a little bit and be in playoff contention."
Instead, the Rangers (48-60) were a season-worst 12 games under .500 on Monday, their first day off since a shortened All-Star break. Texas hasn't had a winning record at any point in 2022, since its record spending spree last winter when a half-billion dollars was committed in free agency to middle infielders Corey Seager and Marcus Semien.
When the trade deadline passed last Tuesday, the only deal Texas had made was sending reliever Matt Bush to playoff-contending Milwaukee in return for a minor league outfielder and a top pitching prospect.
Daniels said there were discussions with other teams, but with the reality of where they were in the standings, the Rangers didn't trade away any of their own prospects — and potential pieces for deals this winter — now for players that could be free agents at the end of the season. They also kept All-Star left-hander Martin Perez and reliever Matt Moore, both potential free agents that could be in line for contract extensions.
“That’s on me, that our team is in a better position that maybe we do give that extra prospect,” fourth-year manager Chris Woodward said.
With nearly two months left this season, Texas has time to look at some of its young talent such as former first-round picks Cole Ragans and Bubba Thompson making their big league debuts in the same game last week. Infielders Ezequiel Duran and Josh Smith, and pitcher Glenn Otto — all who came from the New York Yankees when Texas traded Joey Gallo last summer — have already been getting extended looks.
“It’s an important part of the next two months, and certainly nobody is going to be given the opportunity, it’s got to be earned,” general manager Chris Young said. “But there are some players that have put themselves in good position, and we’re looking forward to seeing those players."
There will be other evaluations as well, including the manager's job, while also trying to build momentum going into 2023.
“Where we are in the standings, that is not a reflection of like any one person or any one group. Ultimately, that’s really on the two of us more than anybody else,” Daniels said, referencing Young sitting next to him. “I think Woody and the staff are working tirelessly and doing everything they can do to to continue to develop this group and push forward.”
When the Rangers signed All-Star shortstop Seager and Gold Glove-winning second baseman Semien last December, along with right-hander Jon Gray on a $56 million four-year contract, they knew they still had a long way to go after 102 losses last year.
Gray was in his best stretch before a left oblique injury last week that could potentially sideline him the rest of this season.
Texas is on pace for a dozen more wins than last season, but 72 wins would still result in a sixth consecutive losing record. After a 2-9 start in April, the Rangers were 24-24 at the end of May — but they never got over the .500 mark.
After getting swept by Seattle in a four-game home series before the the All-Star break, the Rangers went 7-11 playing 18 consecutive days since then. Their longest road trip of the season began with a single game in Miami before a cross-country flight to 10 games against three AL West foes. They lost five of their seven games at home last week.
“We’ve got a lot of resources, we’ve had a lot of pieces coming in,” Woodward said. “It may be frustrating in the short term right now ... I want us to move the needle. And I know that we’ve got to play better, I’ve got to manage better. We’ve got to get over the hump with this group we have here.”
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RICHARDSON,
Troy Raymond
Troy Raymond Richardson, 95, of Middletown, went Home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at Ohio's Hospice of Butler and Warren Counties. He was born on November 30, 1926, in Irvin, KY, to Matthew and Alice (Ingram) Richardson. Troy worked for Miami Conservancy District as a professional mechanic and supervisor. He was a member of Baptist Tabernacle in Carlisle. Troy was an active church member over the years, and was very involved in the bus ministry. Troy loved airplanes, especially watching the Blue Angels and had a passion for classic cars, owning 10 Model T's. He loved caring for his yard, his roses and gardening. Troy was a master mechanic and built his own home. Troy is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Patricia; children, Margaret Fischer, Mary Lou (Dave) Reed, Teresa (Steve) Langdon, Debbie (Craig Haas) Barker and Nancy (Chuck) Turner; 11 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his eight siblings; and two great-grandchildren, Peyton Barnhart and Braylyn Gorth. Funeral Service will be Thursday, August 11, 2022, at 11:00 am at Baptist Tabernacle, 7816 Dubois Dr., Carlisle, with Pastor Jeffery Brown and Richard Burdine officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 10:00 to 11:00 am at the church. Burial will be at Butler County Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Baptist Tabernacle, 7816 Dubois Drive, Carlisle, OH 45005 or Hospice of Butler and Warren County, 5940 Long Meadow Dr, Middletown, OH 45005. Please sign the guestbook at WilsonSchrammSpaulding.com. | https://www.springfieldnewssun.com/obituaries/richardson-troy/YHXVOMBUB5H3PIB6PKYRIIQTNM/ | 2022-08-09T06:21:19Z | https://www.springfieldnewssun.com/obituaries/richardson-troy/YHXVOMBUB5H3PIB6PKYRIIQTNM/ | true |
Barbecues in parks and open spaces across Nottingham have been banned following a spate of incidents that have "stretched" the fire service over the summer. The warning from Nottingham City Council comes after the county's firefighters have been out attending numerous incidents, many prompted by the heat and dry weather.
The severe heat and warm, arid weather experienced over the past few weeks have caused grassy areas such as parks to become very dry. This has only been made worse with the arrival of record temperatures up to 40C.
As such, the city council has banned barbecues in its parks, including Colwick Country Park. The city council says: "We’re banning barbecues in all our parks and open spaces, including Colwick Country Park, to avoid increasing any risk of fire in the dry spell. We want to support Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue who continue to have their services stretched by the conditions.
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"Signage is now in place advising residents."
Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service added: "If you’re out and about, please look out for signs, be considerate and careful and follow the rules. This way it will prevent fires from happening during the nice weather."
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Sept. 5, 1920 - Aug. 7, 2022
HOBART - Earl E. Hokens, Sr., late of Hobart, just shy of 102, passed away August 7, 2022. He was born September 5, 1920 in the Roseland neighborhood of Chicago, the only child of Adolph and Elise (nee Ottergren) Hokens. Earl was the beloved husband of 58 years of the late Agnes; dear father of Earl (Jeanne) Jr., and the late Edward (late Kathy); proud grandfather of Erica Gulzinski, Earl Hokens (QI) and Tabitha (Ansel) Burch; loving Papa of Inga and Ivan Hokens, Christian and Anne Gulzinski; fond uncle; dear friend of Hank Holtz.
Earl was a skilled machinist at Verson All Steel Press for many years and founder of Eason Mfg. Company. He loved dogs, golf, gadgets and could fix or make anything. He will be greatly missed.
Many thanks to his devoted neighbors, Stephanie and Mike Hurst and his loving caregivers from Right at Home and AseraCare Hospice. A good and stalwart Swede has passed.
Visitation for Earl will be Wednesday, August 10, 2022, from 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home, 701 East 7th Street, Hobart. A private interment for Earl will take place on Thursday, August 11, 2022 at Chapel Hill Gardens South, Oak Lawn, IL. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/earl-e-hokens-sr/article_0de85d2b-6af6-5204-bfce-ef219f67c8fb.html | 2022-08-09T06:32:46Z | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/earl-e-hokens-sr/article_0de85d2b-6af6-5204-bfce-ef219f67c8fb.html | false |
NEW YORK, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Molecular Partners AG ("Molecular Partners" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: MOLN) and certain of its officers and directors. The class action, filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, and docketed under 22-cv-05925, is on behalf of a class consisting of all persons and entities other than Defendants that purchased or otherwise acquired: (a) Molecular Partners American Depositary Shares ("ADSs") pursuant and/or traceable to the Offering Documents (defined below) issued in connection with the Company's initial public offering conducted on or about June 16, 2021 (the "IPO"); and/or (b) Molecular Partners securities between June 16, 2021 and April 26, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"). Plaintiff pursues claims against the Defendants under the Securities Act of 1933 (the "Securities Act") and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act").
If you are a shareholder who purchased or otherwise acquired Molecular Partners ADSs pursuant and/or traceable to the Offering Documents (defined below) issued in connection with the Company's IPO, and/or Molecular Partners securities during the Class Period, you have until September 12, 2022 to ask the Court to appoint you as Lead Plaintiff for the class. A copy of the Complaint can be obtained at www.pomerantzlaw.com. To discuss this action, contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888.476.6529 (or 888.4-POMLAW), toll-free, Ext. 7980. Those who inquire by e-mail are encouraged to include their mailing address, telephone number, and the number of shares purchased.
Molecular Partners operates as a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialization of therapeutic proteins. Leading up to and following the IPO, the Company repeatedly touted the clinical and commercial prospects of certain of its product candidates under development in collaboration with other companies.
Among other product candidates, Molecular Partners is developing ensovibep as a treatment for COVID-19 in collaboration with Novartis AG ("Novartis"). One of the Company's most important development strategies for ensovibep includes securing Emergency Use Authorization ("EUA") for ensovibep from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA").
In addition, Molecular Partners is developing MP0310 (AMG 506) for the treatment of certain types of cancer in collaboration with Amgen Inc. ("Amgen"). The Company granted Amgen, among other licenses, the right to progress MP0310's development program into later stage development, including into combination trials, following Phase 1 data.
On April 22, 2021, Molecular Partners filed a registration statement on Form F-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") in connection with the IPO, which, after several amendments, was declared effective by the SEC on June 15, 2021 (the "Registration Statement").
On June 16, 2021, Molecular Partners filed a prospectus on Form 424B4 with the SEC in connection with the IPO, which incorporated and formed part of the Registration Statement (collectively, the "Offering Documents").
Pursuant to the Offering Documents, Molecular Partners conducted the IPO, issuing 3 million of its ADSs to the public at the IPO price $21.25 per ADS, for proceeds to the Company of over $59 million, after underwriting discounts and commissions, and before expenses.
The complaint alleges that the Offering Documents were negligently prepared and, as a result, contained untrue statements of material fact or omitted to state other facts necessary to make the statements made not misleading and were not prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations governing their preparation. Additionally, the complaint alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and misleading statements regarding the Company's business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, the Offering Documents and Defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) ensovibep was less effective at treating COVID-19 than Defendants had led investors to believe; (ii) accordingly, the FDA was reasonably likely to require an additional Phase 3 study of ensovibep before granting the drug EUA; (iii) waning global rates of COVID-19 significantly reduced the Company's chances of securing EUA for ensovibep; (iv) as a product candidate, MP0310 was less attractive to Amgen than Defendants had led investors to believe; (v) accordingly, there was a significant likelihood that Amgen would return global rights of MP0310 to Molecular Partners; (vi) as a result of all the foregoing, the clinical and commercial prospects of ensovibep and MP0310 were overstated; and (vii) as a result, the Offering Documents and Defendants' public statements throughout the Class Period were materially false and/or misleading and failed to state information required to be stated therein.
On November 16, 2021, Molecular Partners disclosed that "a planned futility analysis of ensovibep in [an] ongoing [Phase 3] clinical study . . . has not met the thresholds required to continue enrollment of adults with COVID-19 in the hospitalized setting."
On this news, Molecular Partners' ADS price fell $4.64 per ADS, or 31.37%, to close at $10.15 per ADS on November 16, 2021.
On April 26, 2022, months after applying for EUA from the FDA for ensovibep, Novartis' Chief Executive Officer, Vas Narasimhan, disclosed that "given the latest feedback . . . in our discussions with the [FDA], we would expect the agency to require a Phase 3 study before granting an EUA approval or a general approval" for ensovibep, and that "we need to make a kind of sober evaluation as to is it a doable study in light of the waning rates of COVID around the world[.]"
On this news, Molecular Partners' ADS price fell $2.68 per ADS, or 16.17%, to close at $13.89 per ADS on April 26, 2022.
Then, also on April 26, 2022, during after-market hours, Molecular Partners "announced that Amgen . . . has informed the Company of their decision to return global rights of MP0310 to Molecular Partners following a strategic pipeline review."
On this news, Molecular Partners' ADS price fell $5.19 per ADS, or 37.37%, to close at $8.70 per ADS on April 27, 2022—a total decline of $7.87 per ADS, or 47.5%, over two consecutive trading days, and 59.06% below the $21.25 per ADS IPO price.
As of the time the complaint was filed, the price of Molecular Partners' ADSs continued to trade below the $21.25 per ADS IPO price, damaging investors.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com
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PUERTO PLATA, Dominican Republic — The Dominican Republic Senior National Team defeated Arkansas State 96-78 Sunday in the first of three exhibition games this week for the Red Wolves men’s basketball team.
ASU led 19-12 after the first quarter before falling behind 39-31 at halftime. The Red Wolves trailed 70-62 after the third quarter before the host team pulled away, leading by as many as 20 points.
In comments posted on a blog on the ASU athletic website, Red Wolves head coach Mike Balado said playing the Dominican Republic’s national team was a good experience for his squad.
“It was great for our guys to go against all that talent,” Balado said. “Ten professionals on that team with over 60 years of experience between all of them playing at the highest level in Europe and the Caribbean.”
Forward Omar El-Sheikh, a graduate transfer from Assumption College who is one of seven scholarship newcomers on the ASU roster, led the Red Wolves with 20 points and 12 rebounds.
El-Sheikh, who was 9-of-12 from the field, was the only newcomer in Sunday’s starting lineup. He played a team-high 28 minutes.
Sophomore guard Malcolm Farrington added 12 points on 4-of-8 shooting from the 3-point line. Five other Red Wolves scored from the 3-point line as the Red Wolves finished 9-of-26 outside the arc as a team.
Senior guard/forward Markise Davis added nine points, while sophomore forward Julian Lual added seven. Junior point guard Caleb Fields added six points, six assists and two steals. Alaaeddine Boutayeb, a 7-2 transfer from Florida State, finished with six points and six rebounds.
Balado said he was proud of the Red Wolves’ effort. He was especially impressed with freshman guard Terrance Ford Jr., who had five points, two rebounds, two assists and only one turnover in more than 24 minutes off the bench.
“We didn’t back down and made multiple runs to put us in position to close the gap,” Balado wrote. “We played 11 guys in the first half. Wanted to see everyone and what they brought to the table.
“Really impressed with freshman Terrance Ford. He was the highlight of the day, along with Omar El-Sheikh who led us in scoring and rebounding with 20 points, 12 rebounds. Long way to go, but this is what this trip is for. So many new faces and building that chemistry will be vital for the upcoming season.”
The Red Wolves continued their three-game exhibition trip by playing the Dominican Republic Select team on Monday evening. ASU plays the Dominican Republic U-22 team on Wednesday evening. | https://www.jonesborosun.com/sports/a-state-drops-opener-in-dominican-republic/article_7308cf0d-5bcc-570c-a217-313628851efb.html | 2022-08-09T06:41:05Z | https://www.jonesborosun.com/sports/a-state-drops-opener-in-dominican-republic/article_7308cf0d-5bcc-570c-a217-313628851efb.html | true |
Olivia Newton-John's fans, friends and family are mourning her death. On Monday, Aug. 8, the actress' husband, John Easterling, broke the news that she had passed away. She was 73.
As her husband noted in his Instagram post, Newton-John's death comes after her decades-long battle with breast cancer, which she was extremely forthcoming about to the public. Her story has inspired and encouraged others on the same health journey.
Over the years, ET has spoken to Newton-John throughout her ups and downs. Here is a look back at what she has so candidly said about her battle with breast cancer since being first diagnosed in 1992.
The Real Reason She Went Public About Her Cancer
Just months after her friend, Kelly Preston, died of breast cancer in July 2020, Newton-John spoke with ET about how she initially felt forced to go public about her own diagnosis in the '90s.
"There was going to be an article released in one of the gossip papers that I was dying of cancer," the Grease star recalled. "When I heard that, I decided that rather than frighten my family and my friends, it would be better to just come out with it."
While speaking to ET in October 2020, Newton-John also opened up about her efforts to help others battling cancer.
"I'm so excited. This has been something that's been in my heart and my mind for many years," she said of the organization, which is focused on finding new avenues for cancer treatment and recovery that are gentler on a person's body. "Being a cancer thriver of 28 years and having gone through surgery and chemotherapy and radiation I always had this dream that we could find kinder ways of treating cancer."
Living With Stage 4 Breast Cancer
In 2019, Newton-John revealed that her cancer had returned for the third time and she was battling stage 4 breast cancer. ET spoke with her at the Industry Dance Awards & Cancer Benefit Show in Hollywood that year, and per usual, her spirits were high.
"I just want everyone to know, I'm here, I'm doing great," she said. "I'm doing really well and I'm really healthy."
When asked how she feels about all those who hear her story and take comfort in her journey as they deal with their own health battles, Newton-John said that being an inspirational force for those in need is "a responsibility" she appreciates and respects.
"I hear that and I'm very touched by that," she shared. "I am positive about my life and about my journey and I hope that can touch other people [and help them to] be positive about theirs."
She Was Determined to Enjoy Life
During her interview with 60 Minutes Australia in August 2019, she was adamant about living her life to the fullest despite her cancer returning.
"I'm so lucky that I've been through this three times and I'm still here," she said. "We know we're gonna die at some point, and we don't know when it is. When you're given a cancer diagnosis or a scary honest diagnosis, you're suddenly given a possibility of a time limit. So every day is a gift."
Newton-John added, "If somebody tells you, you have six months to live, very possibly you will because you believe that. So for me, psychologically, it's better not to have any idea of what they expect or what the last person that has what you have lived, so I don't, I don't tune in."
"Every Day Is a Gift"
In March 2019, Newton-John spoke to ET and had some words to live by.
“Every day’s a gift anyway,” she shared. “We don’t really know how long our life is, so every day is an extra bonus for me and I’m very grateful and I intend to be here for a long time. I have much to do, still, and I’m enjoying my life.”
Dispelling Rumors About Her Health
During her battles with cancer, Newton-John often contended with salacious and exploitative tabloid reports about her health and claims that she only had weeks to live. In January 2019, the entertainer took it upon herself to shut some of those reports down with a high-spirited video she shared on Facebook.
"Happy New Year, everyone! This is Olivia Newton-John, and I just want to say that the rumors of my death have been greatly exaggerated, to quote the famous quote," the 70-year-old star said with a laugh, paraphrasing the famous quip commonly attributed to Mark Twain.
"I'm doing great and I want to wish all of you the happiest, healthiest 2019 that is possible," she continued. "Thank you all for your wonderful love and support, for me and for my Olivia Newton John Cancer Wellness Center in Melbourne, Australia. Thank you so much!"
Her Message to Alex Trebek Before He Died of Cancer
In the wake of Alex Trebek's announcement that he was battling Stage 4 pancreatic cancer, in March 2019, Newton-John was battling breast cancer for the third time, and she shared some words of encouragement with the beloved Jeopardy! host -- who passed away Nov. 20, 2020.
"I sent him a message saying, 'I know you can get through this,' and, 'Don't listen to stage four and all of [that]. Don't read the statistics and stay focused and see how you can heal yourself,'" she told ET at the time. "That helps. Sense of humor is vital."
How She Stayed Positive When Her Cancer First Returned
Newton-John remained remarkably positive and determined throughout her health journey, even in the face of setbacks and pain.
"I need to get through this,” she told Australia's 60 Minutes in September 2017 about the diagnosis, which made her “skid to a very quick halt.”
“I have lots to do, but of course, it's scary. I'd be lying if I said it wasn't scary. It was, but I felt very sure that I would get through," she shared. "The pain level was really the hardest thing... I was trying to do shows and it was pretty agonizing."
“I can walk, but I can't go long distances,” she revealed during the televised interview. “But I'll get there, because I couldn't walk at all a month or so ago. As I heal I'll be able to walk more.”
As for how she stays upbeat after all the battles she has faced in life, the star said love and support from the public have “kept me up,” and she has zero complaints about the cards life has dealt to her.
“I've had and I'm having an amazing life,” she said. “So I have no complaints. I really don't ... everyone goes through something. We all have something we need to go through in life and this has been my challenge.”
The Importance of Opening Up About Her Battle
Newton-John's battle with breast cancer inspired her 2005 album, Stronger Than Before, and she explained to ET that same year that she was "determined that I was gonna get through it."
"Whatever you go through, pain makes you grow even though it's difficult at the time," she shared.
"Initially when I was first diagnosed for me it was a very private matter, that's why I was laughing when I was sitting here talking about my breasts so openly, because when I was first diagnosed that was the last thing in the world I wanted to talk about, and I was so nervous about people finding out about it," she recalled, explaining that finally being able to share her story was "a very positive thing for me.... I think it's an individual journey for everybody. For me, it was good to talk about it."
Finding Strength and Healing Through Song
Amid her battles with breast cancer -- and following the death of her sister, Rona, in 2013, who died just six weeks after being diagnosed with brain cancer -- John shared the impact music has had on her life, her own health journey and how she recovered after her passing.
"There was a time where I didn't think I'd sing again, but time is a wonderful healer and it doesn't heal everything, but singing for me is my way of healing and it always has been," she shared with ET in 2014, while discussing her return to music after Rona's death. "Whenever I've gone through difficult times in my life, music is what has helped me get through. She was always there for me, so I know that I need to keep singing, she didn't want me to stop."
For more on Newton-John's inspiring life and legacy, see the video below.
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Enes Kanter Freedom to receive Hardwired for Freedom Award for human rights advocacy
Enes Kanter Freedom was left stateless after speaking out against the Turkish government
Enes Kanter Freedom is set to receive the second annual Hardwired for Freedom Award, recognizing the NBA player's off-the-court advocacy for human rights around the world.
"It is a tremendous honor to receive this award, especially given the standing of Hardwired Global in the Human Rights community," Freedom told Fox News Digital.
Freedom's award comes after years of advocacy for human rights, a personal mission that has often left him at odds with the NBA and star players in the league. Freedom grew up in Turkey after being born to Turkish parents in Switzerland, moving to the U.S. when he was a teenager. He was drafted 3rd overall in the 2011 NBA Draft by the Utah Jazz, but soon his career would become defined more by what he did off the court than on it.
Freedom, who was born Enes Kanter but changed his last name to Enes Kanter Freedom when he gained U.S. citizenship last year, began speaking out against Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in 2013. In 2016, he took to Twitter to call Erdoğan, who has long faced accusations of human rights violations from international observers, the "Hitler of our century." His support for a failed coup attempt that same year resulted in him being disowned by his family, who encouraged him to change his surname.
The Turkish government issued an arrest warrant for Freedom in 2017 because of his membership in the Islamist Hizmet movement, eventually revoking his citizenship later that year when he failed to appear in Turkish courts. The move left him stateless and in fear of traveling overseas, once refusing to take a 2019 trip with the New York Knicks over fears for his safety.
A 2019 ESPN story detailed the perils of Freedom's outspokenness, reporting that the FBI had outfitted the NBA player with a device that allows him to alert nearby agents in an emergency because of the credible threats to his life.
But Freedom's advocacy has not been limited to Turkey. He has expressed support for the Free Tibet movement on social media, and in 2021 spoke out against Chinese President Xi Jinping. The move was controversial with the NBA, which in recent years has sidestepped speaking out against China over fears that it could alienate the league from what it sees as an important new market.
The Chinese government retaliated by stopping streams of all Boston Celtics games, the team for which Freedom played at the time, but the move did not cause Freedom to back down from his outspoken approach. He called for a boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in China over the country's treatment of Uighurs, a movement that ended in partial success when President Biden announced a diplomatic boycott of the games late last year.
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Freedom's advocacy has put him at odds with the NBA and other outspoken stars. Freedom has long criticized LeBron James, perhaps the NBA's most recognizable star and one of its most outspoken players. Last year, Freedom offered to sit down with James to "educate" him on the human rights abuses in China.
"I don't know if he's educated enough, but I'm here to educate him and I'm here to help him, because it's not about money," Freedom told ESPN at the time. "It's about morals, principles and values. It's about what you stand for. There are way bigger things than money. If LeBron stopped making money now, his grandkids and grandkids and grandkids can have the best life ever."
Last month, Freedom took aim at James again for his comments on jailed WNBA star Brittney Griner, arguing that James took America's freedoms for granted when he argued that Griner may not want to return to the U.S. from Russia.
"It just makes me really sad and breaks my heart when people take their freedom for granted. So that's why I was like, I was very confused," Kanter Freedom told "America’s Newsroom" host Bill Hemmer.
ENES KANTER FREEDOM SAYS NBA 'RUN BY THE CHINESE DICTATORSHIP' AFTER EXCLUSIVE RECORDINGS SURFACE
Freedom believes his battles with the NBA and its most recognizable star are the reason he was cut by the Houston Rockets earlier this year and left without a team, a claim that NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has denied.
Tina Ramirez, founder & president of Hardwired, a human rights advocacy organization founded in 2013, said Freedom's courage at such high personal cost is the reason he is the recipient of this year's Hardwired for Freedom Award.
"Enes Freedom has been a tireless advocate for the rights and freedoms of people everywhere," Ramirez told Fox News Digital. "That is why he is the ideal recipient of our 2022 Hardwired for Freedom Award."
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Freedom said that he hopes his receiving the award will bring greater awareness to the plight of oppressed people around the world.
"While recognition of hard work is of course humbling and gratifying, my hope is that this brings more attention to the major human rights atrocities around the world and the millions of people enduring tyranny on a daily basis," he told Fox News Digital. "With so many living with oppression across the globe, the road ahead is long, but I am optimistic and looking forward to working alongside Hardwired Global to continue to oppose tyranny in all its forms." | https://www.foxnews.com/world/enes-kanter-freedom-receive-hardwired-freedom-award-human-rights-advocacy | 2022-08-09T06:46:08Z | https://www.foxnews.com/world/enes-kanter-freedom-receive-hardwired-freedom-award-human-rights-advocacy | true |
NEW YORK, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of CytoDyn Inc. ("CytoDyn" or the "Company") (OTCMKTS: CYDY). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether CytoDyn and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On August 6, 2022, CytoDyn disclosed in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission "that the Company's previously issued consolidated audited financial statements for (1) the fiscal year ended May 31, 2021, which were included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on July 30, 2021, and (2) the Company's previously issued unaudited interim consolidated financial statements as of and for the quarters ended November 30, 2020, February 28, 2021, August 31, 2021, November 30, 2021, and February 28, 2022, will be restated and, accordingly, that the foregoing financial statements should no longer be relied upon." CytoDyn stated that "[d]uring the preparation and audit of the annual financial statements as of and for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2022, the Company concluded that a material error was identified in how the Company was accounting for common stock issued to settle certain convertible note obligations dating back to fiscal year 2021. The Company had been accounting for these transactions in accordance with debt extinguishment accounting. However, although the contractual terms did not explicitly describe the transactions as induced conversions, the transactions should be accounted for as induced conversions rather than extinguishments of debt and are therefore subject to induced conversion accounting."
On this news, CytoDyn's stock price fell $0.23 per share, or 20.18%, to close at $0.91 per share on August 8, 2022.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com.
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STOCKHOLM, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ASSA ABLOY has acquired J Newton Enterprises Inc, a leading pedestrian door distributor and service company in Florida, USA.
"I am very pleased to welcome J Newton Enterprises into the ASSA ABLOY Group. This acquisition delivers on our strategy to reinforce our current offering within entrance automation," says Nico Delvaux, President and CEO of ASSA ABLOY.
"J Newton Enterprises is a key player in the Florida market, strengthening our existing pedestrian business and our service offering in that region, enabling us to provide an even better customer experience," says Massimo Grassi, Executive Vice President of ASSA ABLOY and Head of Entrance Systems Division.
J Newton Enterprises was established in 2003 and has more than 60 employees. The company is headquartered in Inverness, Florida.
Sales for 2021 amounted to about MUSD 16 (approx. MSEK 150) with a good EBIT margin. The acquisition will be accretive to EPS from the start.
For more information, please contact:
Nico Delvaux, President and CEO, tel. no: +46 8 506 485 82
Erik Pieder, CFO and Executive Vice President, tel. no: +46 8 506 485 72
Björn Tibell, Head of Investor Relations, tel. no: +46 70 275 67 68
About ASSA ABLOY
The ASSA ABLOY Group is the global leader in access solutions. The Group operates worldwide with 51,000 employees and sales of SEK 95 billion. The Group has leading positions in areas such as efficient door openings, trusted identities and entrance automation. ASSA ABLOY's innovations enable safe, secure and convenient access to physical and digital places. Every day, we help billions of people experience a more open world.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Intellia Therapeutics, Inc. ("Intellia" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: NTLA). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether Intellia and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On August 4, 2022, Intellia issued a press release "report[ing] operational highlights and financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022." Among other items, Intellia reported a net loss of $100.7 million, or $1.33 per diluted share, slightly worse than the consensus estimate for net loss of $1.31 per diluted share. Intellia also disclosed plans to focus exclusively on developing ex vivo (out of the body) allogeneic (commonly referred to as off-the-shelf) cell therapies. In connection with this shift in focus, Intellia advised that the Company was discontinuing a clinical study evaluating the experimental cell therapy NTLA-5001.
On this news, Intellia's stock price fell $6.27 per share, or 8.74%, to close at $65.43 per share on August 4, 2022.
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STOCKHOLM, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ASSA ABLOY has acquired J Newton Enterprises Inc, a leading pedestrian door distributor and service company in Florida, USA.
"I am very pleased to welcome J Newton Enterprises into the ASSA ABLOY Group. This acquisition delivers on our strategy to reinforce our current offering within entrance automation," says Nico Delvaux, President and CEO of ASSA ABLOY.
"J Newton Enterprises is a key player in the Florida market, strengthening our existing pedestrian business and our service offering in that region, enabling us to provide an even better customer experience," says Massimo Grassi, Executive Vice President of ASSA ABLOY and Head of Entrance Systems Division.
J Newton Enterprises was established in 2003 and has more than 60 employees. The company is headquartered in Inverness, Florida.
Sales for 2021 amounted to about MUSD 16 (approx. MSEK 150) with a good EBIT margin. The acquisition will be accretive to EPS from the start.
For more information, please contact:
Nico Delvaux, President and CEO, tel. no: +46 8 506 485 82
Erik Pieder, CFO and Executive Vice President, tel. no: +46 8 506 485 72
Björn Tibell, Head of Investor Relations, tel. no: +46 70 275 67 68
About ASSA ABLOY
The ASSA ABLOY Group is the global leader in access solutions. The Group operates worldwide with 51,000 employees and sales of SEK 95 billion. The Group has leading positions in areas such as efficient door openings, trusted identities and entrance automation. ASSA ABLOY's innovations enable safe, secure and convenient access to physical and digital places. Every day, we help billions of people experience a more open world.
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Asia-Pacific Air Ambulance Services Market to rise at 13.7% of CAGR During 2021–2030
PORTLAND, ORAGON, UNITED STATES, August 8, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- According to a recent report published by Allied Market Research, titled, “Air Ambulance Services Market by Service Operator, Service Type, and Aircraft Type: Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2021–2030,”
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Acadian Companies
Aeromedevac
Air Methods
ALPHASTAR
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Gulf Helicopters
European Air Ambulance
Express Aviation Services
PHI Inc
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North America dominates the market, in terms of revenue, followed by Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA. U.S. dominated the global air ambulance services market share in 2020. Mexico is expected to grow at a significant rate during the forecast period, owing to increase in demand for air-based medical services to be easily available across the globe.
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Air ambulances are air borne medical services, which are provided to patients through aircraft or helicopters. Air ambulance includes emergency medical services, which are meant to be provided at locations where the ground medial team faces difficulty to reach on time. This includes locations, such as hills or mountains, forests or river side & several other locations, across which air ambulance service reaches easily, thereby creating an impact on the growth of the market across the globe.
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By service operator, the hospital based segment is expected to register significant growth during the forecast period.
On the basis of service type, the international segment is anticipated to exhibit significant growth in the future.
On the basis of aircraft type, the rotary-wing segment is anticipated to exhibit significant growth in the future.
Asia-Pacific is anticipated to register the highest CAGR.
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Have you ever heard of “cancer rehab”? Until recently there was so such rehab for cancer survivors. There was no rehab to help patients cope with the grueling and sometimes lasting physical and psychological effects of chemotherapy, radiation, surgery or other treatments. Most patients are just happy to be alive. Most have dealt with cancer on their own. Patients that have suffered a heart attack or a stroke almost always receive after care.
There is work underway to develop more aftercare for cancer patients. There are over 20 million cancer survivors in the U.S. Millions after treatment continue to suffer physical effects of their treatment, such as fatigue and chronic pain. Millions also live with mental health problems, such as depression and mild cognitive impairment known as “chemo brain.”
Cancer rehab is available in some hospitals now. There is mounting evidence that shows how this type of care can help accelerate a patient’s recovery, improve a patient’s quality of life and even reduce risk for cancer recurrence. “The American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer” now requires cancer centers in the U.S. to offer rehab services to obtain accreditation.
Cancer rehab was first conceived as a resource for patients immediately after their acute phase of treatment. Cancer rehab can help long after treatment has taken place. All of the side effects of a patient’s cancer and their cancer treatment may not affect the patient for sometime. Physical and psychological effects can come up anytime. They can also have different affects than the initial problems immediately after treatment. Studies show that problems from cancer treatment can come up years afterward.
Cancer rehab could also help during the window after a patient is diagnosed with cancer and before treatment begins to help boost physical and emotional readiness for cancer treatment. Even exercise can be part of cancer rehab to increase strength before surgery. Interval training is a great way to increase strength in a short period of time. A nutrition program can be used to improve a patient’s nutritional levels before treatment. Treatment can sap a patient’s appetite or lead to anemia. Working with a psychologist can help identify and deal with anxiety and stress before treatment starts. We could call this therapy “cancer prehab.”
Most insurance companies cover the cost of rehab and prehab. This should include consultations with physiatrists (a doctor that specializes in rehabilitation medicine), physical therapist, occupational therapist, speech pathologists and others.
One problem with cancer rehab and prehab is they tend to be short term. Most have you come in two to three times a week for a period of only a few weeks. Most insurance companies limit your number of visits. Check with your insurance company to find out what your company covers and what copays are required. Find out if your limit can be extended. This may require your doctor writing a letter to justify your extended needed therapies. Every cancer patient’s needs are different and their rehab and prehab should work for them personally.
I have talked to a number of cancer patients both male and female. They have mentioned few of the issues that affected them in their journey to fight cancer.
Chemo brain: Some of my friends said they didn’t think as well, had more anxiety and didn’t feel they were all there.
Poor sleep: Most had problems falling asleep and staying asleep.
Diagnosed with anemia: Their nutrition took a hit during treatment.
More fatigue: Most were tried all day.
These four issues and others can be addressed in a number of ways. A good team of therapist can handle each of these issues.
Nutrition is very important if you want to prevent anemia. For some people, a total change in diet may be necessary to get in most of the nutrients they need to be healthy. With others, it’s a matter of adding a few foods to the diet. But, for most people trying to balance a diet means adding some foods to their diet while giving up others. Depending on how motivated and disciplined a person is these changes may have to take place over a long period of time rather than all at once to insure they become lasting habits. This habit of eating nutritious food should be your goal.
Every day you need:
2 servings of protein
4 to 6 servings of vegetables
3 to 6 servings of fruit
2 to 4 servings of grain
2 servings of dairy products
Exercise can improve a few of the issues listed. Get creative with your exercise. Exercise should be a part of everyone’s lifestyle male or female. Fitting an exercise routine into your lifestyle is not the easiest task in the world even harder if you have cancer. There are plenty of excuses to keep you from working out. Interval training is greatest form of training for cancer patients.
Fatigue is normal. Everybody gets tired. Fatigue can be the result of physical or emotional problems. Physical fatigue usually happens at the end of the day and usually goes away with a good night’s sleep. Emotional fatigue often peaks in the morning and goes away during your daily activity. Most treatments for fatigue focuses on the relief of your symptoms. Each person has different symptoms and will require different types of treatment to manage the disorder and relieve their symptoms.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of CytoDyn Inc. ("CytoDyn" or the "Company") (OTCMKTS: CYDY). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether CytoDyn and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On August 6, 2022, CytoDyn disclosed in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission "that the Company's previously issued consolidated audited financial statements for (1) the fiscal year ended May 31, 2021, which were included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on July 30, 2021, and (2) the Company's previously issued unaudited interim consolidated financial statements as of and for the quarters ended November 30, 2020, February 28, 2021, August 31, 2021, November 30, 2021, and February 28, 2022, will be restated and, accordingly, that the foregoing financial statements should no longer be relied upon." CytoDyn stated that "[d]uring the preparation and audit of the annual financial statements as of and for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2022, the Company concluded that a material error was identified in how the Company was accounting for common stock issued to settle certain convertible note obligations dating back to fiscal year 2021. The Company had been accounting for these transactions in accordance with debt extinguishment accounting. However, although the contractual terms did not explicitly describe the transactions as induced conversions, the transactions should be accounted for as induced conversions rather than extinguishments of debt and are therefore subject to induced conversion accounting."
On this news, CytoDyn's stock price fell $0.23 per share, or 20.18%, to close at $0.91 per share on August 8, 2022.
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Luzerne County Manager Randy Robertson is deviating from past practice by not publicly releasing the names and background information of his division head nominees in advance.
When pressed by a reporter Monday, Robertson said he has good reason for keeping the identity of the administrative services division head nominee confidential.
For starters, Robertson said he has no idea if council will confirm his nominee Tuesday as required by the county’s home rule charter.
He plans to discuss the personnel matter with council during a closed-door executive session before Tuesday’s voting meeting and said he would withdraw his nomination before the voting meeting if he has a sense several council members have concerns.
If such a withdrawal occurred, the advance release of the name would unnecessarily publicly identify an applicant who has no chance of obtaining the position, he said.
“I’m trying to protect people applying for county positions,” Robertson said.
Robertson said there was another administrative services finalist he also considered highly qualified, but he did not advance that person because he received feedback from several council members that they would not be willing to confirm the nominee.
Realizing council members must receive some advance information, Robertson said he provided a bio of the administrative nominee but asked council members to keep it confidential until a vote.
He said he received notice Monday afternoon that one of the council members had called the nominee’s boss for feedback on the nominee. Robertson said the applicant had not informed his/her employer about seeking the county position.
“I told the applicant I would keep it confidential, and now that person’s boss has been notified,” Robertson said.
Unlike Robertson’s first division head nominee, this person currently works outside county government.
Council last month approved Robertson’s nomination of county employee Harry W. Skene as chief solicitor/law division head. Robertson did not publicly disclose Skene as his nominee in advance, although Skene had confirmed he applied for the position.
The administrative division head oversees the election bureau and seven other departments: human resources, purchasing/acquisition, information technology, GIS/mapping, licensing/permits, community development and tourism. David Parsnik, the last permanent administrative services head, had resigned in September.
Council confirmation is only required for the eight division heads under the home rule charter.
Robertson is still reviewing options for the other vacant division head position overseeing operational services.
Robertson, who started as manager June 13, said he has never worked in a government structure that required the elected legislative body to approve the top manager’s executive management selections.
Council’s Tuesday voting meeting starts at 6 p.m. in the county courthouse on River Street in Wilkes-Barre, with instructions for the remote attendance option posted under council’s online meetings link at luzernecounty.org.
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COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka has asked China to defer a port call of a scientific research ship after security concerns were reportedly raised by neighboring India.
The ministry did not give any specific reason but India’s security concerns over the presence of the ship close to its southern borders could be a likely reason.
India’s foreign ministry spokesman Arindam Bagchi said earlier that India was aware of a planned visit by the vessel and that it carefully monitors any development that affects its security and economic interests and will take all measures to safeguard them.
China has been vying to expand its influence in the Indian Ocean nation, which sits along one of the busiest shipping routes and which India considers part of its strategic backyard.
India has provided crucial assistance to Sri Lanka including food, fuel, medicines and cooking gas as it struggles with an economic meltdown amid a severe foreign currency crisis. At the same time, China’s agreement to restructure its infrastructure loans to Sri Lanka is vital for the country to be able to reach a bailout program with the International Monetary Fund.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin told reporters on Monday that it is “completely unjustified for certain countries to cite the so-called ‘security concerns’ to pressure Sri Lanka.”
“As Sri Lanka grapples with economic and political difficulties, to grossly interfere in Sri Lanka’s normal exchange and cooperation with other countries is to exploit its vulnerability, which is morally irresponsible and against the basic norms governing international relations,” he said.
“We urge the relevant parties to see China’s marine scientific research activities in a rational light and stop disrupting normal exchange and cooperation between China and Sri Lanka,” he said.
China backed Sri Lanka during a civil war with ethnic Tamils rebels and defended it from accusations of gross human rights abuses. Since the end of war in 2009, China has lent Sri Lanka billions of dollars for development projects, some of which have been criticized for having little practical use. They include Hambantota port, which Sri Lanka leased to China in 2017 because it could not pay back the loan. | https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/sri-lanka-asks-china-to-postpone-research-ships-port-call/2022/08/09/f7e9190e-17a5-11ed-b998-b2ab68f58468_story.html | 2022-08-09T07:09:20Z | https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/sri-lanka-asks-china-to-postpone-research-ships-port-call/2022/08/09/f7e9190e-17a5-11ed-b998-b2ab68f58468_story.html | false |
NBA
The Athletic first reported details of the latest Durant-Tsai meeting.
This is the latest phase of a saga that began June 30, when Durant told the Nets he wanted a trade just as this summer’s free agent period was beginning. Durant isn’t a free agent; he has four years and $198 million remaining on his contract with the Nets, who will undoubtedly demand a haul of players and draft picks in any trade agreement for the 12-time All-Star, four-time scoring champion, three-time Olympic gold medalist and two-time NBA champion.
Durant has spent three seasons with Brooklyn, not playing in the first of those years while he recovered from a torn Achilles. He averaged 29.9 points in 55 games last season, after leading the U.S. to Olympic gold at the Tokyo Games last summer.
GOLF
SAN FRANCISCO — The PGA Tour asked a federal judge to deny the appeal of three suspended players who joined Saudi-backed LIV Golf and now want to compete in the tour’s lucrative postseason, arguing the players knew the consequences two months ago.
Talor Gooch, Matt Jones and Hudson Swafford are seeking a temporary restraining order. They are among 10 players who filed an antitrust lawsuit against the PGA Tour last week.
The hearing is scheduled for 1 p.m. PDT Tuesday in San Jose, California, two days before the first of three FedEx Cup playoff events in the chase for the $18 million top prize.
The FedEx St. Jude Championship in Memphis, Tennessee, has a $15 million purse, and the top 70 players advance to the second postseason event in Wilmington, Delaware.
Gooch (No. 20), Jones (No. 65) and Swafford (No. 67) are among nine players who have joined LIV Golf and finished the regular season among the top 125 in the FedEx Cup standings. The other six who joined LIV Golf are not asking to play in the tour’s postseason.
In a court filing Monday to oppose the temporary restraining order, the tour argued antitrust laws do not allow the three players “to have their cake and eat it, too.”
BASEBALL
SEATTLE — Aaron Judge hit his 44th homer, Josh Donaldson also went deep and drove in three runs, and the New York Yankees snapped a five-game losing streak by beating the Seattle Mariners 9-4.
Donaldson doubled twice and Andrew Benintendi also had two doubles and three RBIs as the Yankees hammered Seattle pitching. But it wasn’t a perfect night — Matt Carpenter broke his left foot when he fouled off a pitch in the first inning.
Donaldson and Benintendi got it started as New York knocked around starter Logan Gilbert for seven earned runs and 10 hits — six for extra bases. That was plenty for Jameson Taillon (11-2), who scattered three hits over seven innings.
New York manager Aaron Boone held a team meeting ahead of the series opener in Seattle after the Yankees were swept in St. Louis last weekend. His message was mostly a reminder the Bronx Bombers are arguably the most talented team in the American League and following the trade deadline have the pieces to make this a special season.
SAN DIEGO — Alex Wood held San Diego to three singles in 6 1/3 innings and the San Francisco Giants benefited from an overturned call at the plate to beat the sputtering Padres 1-0.
San Francisco reliever Camino Doval retired the heart of San Diego’s order in the ninth — Juan Soto, Manny Machado and Josh Bell — to earn his 15th save.
It was the fifth straight loss and second consecutive shutout for the Padres, who fell to 1-5 since obtaining Soto and Bell in a blockbuster trade last Tuesday. They were coming off a three-game sweep at Dodger Stadium in which they were outscored 20-4. Their streak of scoreless innings reached 23 dating to Saturday.
San Diego’s lead over Milwaukee for the NL’s third wild card is down to one game.
The Padres appeared to have tied it at 1 when Brandon Drury was called safe at home as catcher Joey Bart applied the tag on a headfirst slide after Kim Ha-seong’s double into the left field corner with one out in the seventh. But the Giants challenged and the call was overturned, to thunderous boos from the sellout crowd of 40,686.
There was a slight delay as a few fans threw trash onto the field, prompting a warning from the PA announcer.
NEW YORK — Chris Bassitt scattered eight hits over eight innings and Starling Marte hit a two-run homer in the first, leading the New York Mets to a 5-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds.
With their 13th victory in 15 games, the Mets extended their NL East lead to seven games over idle Atlanta. New York just took four of five from the defending World Series champions at Citi Field last weekend.
Bassitt (9-7) allowed an unearned run and walked one while striking out eight in his second eight-inning outing this season and fifth in 114 career starts. He threw 114 pitches before getting pulled by manager Buck Showalter, most by a Mets starter this year and two shy of his career high set in August 2019.tt said before grinning. “But Buck don’t let me.”
Bassitt has thrown at least 100 pitches in a start 25 times since the beginning of 2019.
NFL
BALTIMORE — Jason Tucker and the Baltimore Ravens agreed to a four-year extension worth $24 million. The agreement includes $17.5 million guaranteed for the star kicker, whose previous deal was through 2023.
The contract was part of a feel-good day for the Ravens, who also welcomed running back J.K. Dobbins back from the physically-unable-to-perform list.
A five-time All-Pro, Tucker has been a game-changer for the Ravens in his 10 years with the team. He’s made a record 91.1% of his field goal attempts, and his 1,360 points are the most ever by a player through his first 10 seasons.
Tucker set another record last year with a 66-yard kick at Detroit that won the game. He is 16 of 16 on field goal attempts in the final minute of regulation and has converted 58 straight in the fourth quarter and overtime, the longest active streak in the league.
TENNIS
TORONTO — Serena Serena picked up her first victory since the 2021 French Open, beating Nuria Parrizas-Diaz 6-3, 6-4 at the women’s National Bank Open.
It’s just the second tournament of the season for the 40-year-old Williams, who returned to competition at Wimbledon just over a month ago. The 23-time Grand Slam champion fell in the first round to Harmony Tan in three sets at the All England Club.
Before then, she last competed at the 2021 Wimbledon tournament, where she retired in the middle of her first match due to a torn hamstring suffered after slipping on the grass surface.
Williams, who will turn 41 at the end of September, will next face either 12th-ranked Belinda Bencic or Tereza Martincova.
Williams has won this tournament three times and reached the final in her last appearance at the hardcourt event in 2019, losing to Bianca Andreescu when she was forced to stop because of injury. | https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/mondays-sports-in-brief/2022/08/09/ef2cce9a-17b0-11ed-b998-b2ab68f58468_story.html | 2022-08-09T07:09:38Z | https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/mondays-sports-in-brief/2022/08/09/ef2cce9a-17b0-11ed-b998-b2ab68f58468_story.html | false |
Report: Schumer-Manchin Spending Bill Supercharges IRS to Go After Middle-Class Income Earners
The new spending bill being debated in the Senate would unleash the IRS to become a major threat to millions of lower and middle-class Americans just as they are already being crushed by inflation, high gas prices, soaring local taxes and stagnating wages.
In fact, this budget deal would make the IRS bigger than the Pentagon, or the FBI, or U.S. Border Patrol, the Washington Free Beacon noted.
Tucked down into the budget being ushered through the Senate by Democratic Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin is a provision to hire up to 87,000 new IRS auditors whose job will be to target the middle classes for a massive campaign of audits to take more of their money.
The bill provides for an additional $80 billion in funding for the IRS, which would more than double the size of the agency. And it would also task the IRS with targeting the middle classes to raise an additional $200 billion in funding the Democrats want to use to fund government spending.
This would increase the agency’s budget by more than 600 percent.
The funding would make the IRS the biggest government agency of them all. According to the Beacon, “The Pentagon houses roughly 27,000 employees, according to the Defense Department, while a human resources fact sheet says the State Department employs just over 77,243 staff. The FBI employs approximately 35,000 people, according to the agency’s website, and Customs and Border Protection says it employs 19,536 Border Patrol agents.”
According to the Wall Street Journal, “The bill earmarks $45.6 billion for ‘enforcement,’ including ‘litigation,’ ‘criminal investigations,’ ‘investigative technology,’ ‘digital asset monitoring’ and a new fleet of tax-collector cars. The result will be far more audits, civil suits and criminal referrals.”
As the Wall Street Journal pointed out, “The main targets will by necessity be the middle- and upper-middle class because that’s where the money is.”
That is correct. The Democrats need to target the middle class because that is where the most money actually is — not “the rich.” And that is where the left needs to go to grab as much money for all their new spending as they can get.
The majority of these new revenues will come from Americans making less than $200,00 a year, according to the nonpartisan Joint Committee on Taxation. So, clearly, the new IRS agents will be tasked with fanning out and scrutinizing the middle class.
So, far from going after “the rich” or “tax cheats,” Senate Republicans also note that Schumer and Biden’s IRS would be coming after us.
“According to the nonpartisan Joint Committee on Taxation (JCT), the brunt of any new revenue from hiring an army of IRS auditors will overwhelming hit low- and middle-income earners, people already struggling with high gas prices and 9.1 percent inflation,” a Monday news release noted. “CBO scores the $80 billion for mandatory IRS funding as spending only, and gives phantom credit for potential enforcement revenue that might be generated in ‘future baselines.'”
But even as the Democrats claim that they need to target cheaters and the evil rich, according to the United States Sentencing Commission (USSC), convictions for tax fraud actually went down last year.
In June of last year, the USSC noted that “in fiscal year 2020, there were 324 tax fraud offenders sentenced under the guidelines. The number of tax fraud offenders has decreased by 45.5 percent since fiscal year 2016.”
House Republicans also reminded Americans that the IRS already has a long-long history of abusing its power as it is and that this bill will only “supercharge” an already out-of-control agency.
House Republicans on the House Ways and Means Committee recently said, “Overly broad IRS targeting spanning decades has claimed many victims, and Democrats are trying to revive it.”
The Republicans recalled the IRS operative Lois Lerner incident starting in 2013 when former President Barack Obama ordered her to harass conservative and religion-based organizations, the millions the IRS has taken from small businesses, not to mention the many instances of the IRS violating Americans’ due process.
“Lois Lerner notoriously targeted conservative nonprofits for special scrutiny in 2013. ProPublica, the left-leaning website, obtained and published the confidential tax information of private citizens in 2021 — conveniently when Democrats were debating whether to impose a new wealth tax. The IRS has promised to investigate the illegal leak but has so far come up empty,” the House GOP said.
The Republicans also pointed out that the new funding isn’t helping to fix the major failures the IRS is wallowing in already.
“Despite all this new money,” the Republicans said, “Americans shouldn’t expect better IRS service. The agency in the 2022 filing season answered a mere 10 percent of its phone calls. The Taxpayer Advocate Service revealed in June that as of May 31 the IRS was still sitting on 21.3 million unprocessed paper tax returns, with millions of taxpayers ‘waiting six months or more to receive their refunds.’ Yet the Schumer-Manchin bill devotes only $3.2 billion for ‘taxpayer services.'”
All this is aimed at taking as much money away from Americans as possible at a time when we are all already suffering from President Joe Biden’s massive mismanagement of the national economy.
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MLS Glance
All Times EDT
NOTE: Three points for victory, one point for tie.
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Colorado 5, New York 4
Seattle 1, FC Dallas 0
Charlotte FC 3, D.C. United 0
CF Montréal 2, Columbus 1
Nashville 1, Portland 1, tie
Miami 1, San Jose 0
Vancouver 2, Houston 1
Atlanta 2, Seattle 1
Chicago 3, Charlotte FC 2
Cincinnati 3, Philadelphia 1
Columbus 3, New York City FC 2
New York 0, D.C. United 0, tie
Miami 2, CF Montréal 2, tie
New England 3, Orlando City 0
Toronto FC 4, Nashville 3
Sporting Kansas City 4, LA Galaxy 2
San Jose 3, Austin FC 3, tie
Colorado 4, Minnesota 3
Los Angeles FC 4, Real Salt Lake 1
FC Dallas 1, Portland 1, tie
Orlando City at New York, 6 p.m.
Atlanta at Cincinnati, 7:30 p.m.
D.C. United at New England, 7:30 p.m.
Chicago at Philadelphia, 7:30 p.m.
Portland at Toronto FC, 7:30 p.m.
New York City FC at Miami, 8 p.m.
Sporting Kansas City at Austin FC, 9 p.m.
Columbus at Colorado, 9 p.m.
San Jose at FC Dallas, 9 p.m.
CF Montréal at Houston, 9 p.m.
Vancouver at LA Galaxy, 10 p.m.
Charlotte FC at Los Angeles FC, 10:30 p.m.
Minnesota at Nashville, 9 p.m.
Real Salt Lake at Seattle, 10 p.m.
D.C. United at Los Angeles FC, 10:30 p.m.
New York at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m.
New England at Toronto FC, 7:30 p.m.
Charlotte FC at New York City FC, 8 p.m.
Philadelphia at FC Dallas, 9 p.m.
Colorado at Vancouver, 10 p.m.
Seattle at LA Galaxy, 10 p.m.
Cincinnati at New York, 6 p.m.
Philadelphia at D.C. United, 7:30 p.m.
New England at CF Montréal, 7:30 p.m.
Toronto FC at Miami, 8 p.m.
Austin FC at Minnesota, 8 p.m.
Houston at Colorado, 9 p.m.
Vancouver at Real Salt Lake, 10 p.m.
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World's first biometric card of its kind supporting digital assets and identification, and EMV payments
OSLO, Norway, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IDEX Biometrics ASA and Reltime AS are pleased to announce a strategic partnership to jointly develop and market the world's first next-generation, Web3 biometric payment card including cold storage and digital asset wallets, combined with digital identification. This all-in-one, EMV1 compliant biometric payment card is anticipated to reach the market in the first half of 2023. The biometric solution based on IDEX Biometrics sensor technology will enable EMV compliant payments alongside Reltime's global Web3 financial ecosystem's unique "check-out" feature. Securing fiat and digital asset transactions with an extra, secure layer of authentication, the smart card will also include other unique features.
Moreover, this secure Web3 Cold Storage Payment and ID Card will support other Web3, NFT and digital asset formats, meeting the needs of people around the world to safeguard their valuable digital assets from being stolen or lost, while securely storing them offline, without the interference of any intermediaries.
The Web3 market is estimated to reach USD 81.5 billion in 2030, with rapid advancements in blockchain technologies as well as a shift in data ownership towards users as key drivers2.
Furthermore, working in tandem the companies plan to offer several white-labelled B2B2C solutions, including Reltime's FastTrack to Web3, which can be offered to financial institutions, telecommunications companies, fintech firms, and other parties that wish to enter the Web3 space, see:
"Reltime is delighted with this new strategic collaboration with IDEX Biometrics," says Peter Michel Heilmann, CEO of Reltime. "We see unlimited potential and opportunities by bringing this important, biometric, Web3 feature to Reltime's Layer 1, Proof of Authority ecosystem in 150 countries. With this truly unique card, we are, in fact, solving three of today's challenges facing our global financial tribe of people and businesses—cold storage, payments and identity—giving them peace of mind from being hacked, scammed, or ripped off. The card also fits perfectly in our FastTrack to Web3 offering, providing companies with thousands of clients and large organisations with millions of customers the opportunity to enjoy the same benefits that Reltime's current global, trusted, high-performance, Web3 platform is bringing to market."
"The IDEX Biometrics collaboration with Reltime creates new opportunities for payment cards and digital authentication, bringing additional markets and new revenue streams," says Vince Graziani, CEO of IDEX Biometrics. "We are looking forward to working with Reltime to jointly develop and bring to market more innovative biometric technology solutions in response to evolving consumer demand for all-in-one smart cards and solutions safeguarding digital assets, and securely storing them offline."
1 Short for Eurocard, Mastercar, and Visa.
2 CAGR (2021-2030). 43.7 per cent. Source: Emergen Research, Web 3.0 Market.
For further information, contact:
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Reltime AS
Tel.: +4740769988
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Peter Michel Heilmann, CEO
Reltime AS
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About IDEX Biometrics
IDEX Biometrics (OSE: IDEX and Nasdaq: IDBA) is a leading provider of fingerprint identification technologies offering simple, secure, and personal authentication for all. We help people make payments, prove their identity, gain access to information or unlock devices with the touch of a finger. We invent, engineer, and commercialize these secure, yet incredibly user-friendly solutions. Our total addressable market represents a fast-growing multi-billion-unit opportunity.
For more information, visit www.idexbiometrics.co
About Reltime
Reltime is the world's first global, Layer 1, Web3 financial ecosystem. Headquartered in Oslo, Reltime is building a new global financial tribe of people and businesses eager to take back control of their finances. Reltime members are able to send, receive, withdraw, deposit, borrow, lend, earn, swap, interact, transact and open joint accounts within the Web3 financial ecosystem in 150 countries. They can also create their own ecosystem within Reltime. In addition, the company offers disruptive and cutting-edge white-labelled B2B2C and Web3 embedded finance (FastTrack to Web3) solutions to partners around the world. Reltime has listed its RTC token on several global digital asset exchange platforms, including BitMart and CoinTiger, and has subsidiaries in Norway (Conax Technology AS, established in January 2010), Lithuania and El Salvador. Reltime recently secured a USD 50 million commitment from GEM Digital Limited.
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By CHRIS MEGERIAN
Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — Over the last year, Joe Biden has been throwing pieces of his domestic agenda overboard in an effort to keep his presidency afloat. Free community college, child care funding, expanded preschool — all left behind.
But there was one critical piece that emerged largely intact, albeit not unscathed. The legislation approved by the Senate over the weekend includes nearly $400 billion for clean energy initiatives, the country’s largest-ever investment in fighting global warming.
The measure, which includes other provisions on taxes and prescription drugs, is expected to be passed by the House on Friday before going to Biden’s desk for his signature. In a statement to The Associated Press, Biden said the legislation will help fulfill his campaign promise to “build a clean energy future and create jobs for American workers building that future.”
“Our children and grandchildren will remember this for many years to come: this bill changes their lives and secures their future more than almost anything Washington has done for decades,” he said.
For the White House, the final result is proof of an approach — more focused on incentives than regulations or penalties — that was born from the failure to advance climate policy more than a decade ago, when Biden served as vice president.
After President Barack Obama took office in 2009, Democrats began pushing legislation that would create a cap-and-trade program to limit greenhouse gas emissions.
The proposal would have limited emissions and forced industries to buy permits to release emissions, creating a financial incentive to operate more cleanly.
But with the economy still struggling to recover from the recession and Republicans in opposition, the legislation stalled in 2010. Joe Manchin, the West Virginia Democrat who was running for Senate at the time, released a campaign advertisement in which he fired a rifle at a copy of the bill.
Christy Goldfuss, the senior vice president for energy and environment policy at the Center for American Progress, was working on Capitol Hill at the time. She said the failure was “absolutely devastating to the climate community, and really led to deep reflection and introspection.”
Another setback came in 2018, when voters in Washington state rejected a carbon tax. If the idea couldn’t even get traction in such a liberal corner of the country, Goldfuss said, what chance did it have nationally?
Feldman said Biden’s experience as vice president informed his thinking about climate policy when he started running for the White House in 2019.
“He had seen President Obama work very hard to get cap and trade over the finish line,” she said. “He knew that we had to try something different.”
Ali Zaidi, the White House deputy national climate adviser, said Biden was helped by the fact that clean energy had become more affordable and recognizable in recent years.
“This is a set of technologies and a set of solutions for which time has come,” he said. “He was able to speak to an American people who knew tangibly what this meant, and the economics lined up to propel action.”
Climate policy was rolled into Biden’s largest domestic agenda, which included expanded educational and safety net programs. However, the whole thing ground to a halt when negotiations between the White House and Manchin stalled in December,
Manchin began talking again with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., this year, starting with a dinner at an Italian restaurant on Capitol Hill.
Schumer acknowledged in an interview with The Associated Press that “climate was hard” to figure out in the negotiations. Manchin is a longtime supporter of coal and oil and Schumer said that “I knew that he would add some tough stuff in.”
Manchin successfully sought more government auctions for oil drilling on federal lands and waters. He also secured a commitment to help with a natural gas pipeline in his state.
Schumer said he had a “north star” during negotiations, which meant substantial reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.
“As long as we were reducing the amount of carbon that goes into the atmosphere by 40% — Biden’s bill was 45 — we could swallow some bad stuff,” he explained.
Schumer said, “And I talked to some of my caucus members and they said, ‘Go for it, We’ll have your back if you have to swallow bad stuff to get a good bill.’”
The final package of climate proposals has been trimmed from the original $555 billion plan, but it’s still brimming with financial incentives for clean energy.
Manufacturing solar panels and wind turbines would earn companies tax credits. More money would help Americans buy electric vehicles or make their homes energy efficient.
“The bill gives people the tools to be part of the climate solution, and have that make sense for their pocketbook,” Feldman said.
There are still some sticks to go along with the carrots.
A crucial element of the bill would charge oil and gas companies fees for excess methane emissions at drilling sites. Methane, the main component of natural gas, is a key contributor to global warming and packs a stronger short-term climate punch than even carbon dioxide.
The methane fee was top priority of Sen. Tom Carper, D-Del., a close Biden ally.
“If we want to make real progress on climate change in a short time, a great place to start is methane,” Carper said in an interview.
But in a sign of the crucial role played by Manchin, the final version of the bill includes a grant program that rewards energy companies that take steps to lower methane emissions at drilling sites.
Carper called the provision a compromise, noting that he and his staff worked with Manchin to address a series of “concerns raised by Joe on behalf of the oil and gas industry.”
Regardless of the compromises, environmentalists were thrilled by the outcome after girding themselves for another setback.
“This is a legacy-defining win for this administration and a signature achievement for the entire climate community who contributed to it,” said Nathaniel Keohane, president of the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions. “After years of inaction in Congress we are now making remarkable and historic progress.”
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Associated Press writers Matthew Daly and Lisa Mascaro contributed to this report.
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By ERIC TUCKER and MICHAEL BALSAMO
Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI searched Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate as part of an investigation into whether he took classified records from the White House to his Florida residence, people familiar with the matter said Monday, a move that represents a dramatic and unprecedented escalation of law enforcement scrutiny of the former president.
Trump, disclosing the search in a lengthy statement, asserted that agents had opened up a safe at his home and described their work as an “unannounced raid” that he likened to “prosecutorial misconduct.”
The search intensifies the months-long probe into how classified documents ended up in more than a dozen boxes located at Mar-a-Lago earlier this year. It occurs amid a separate grand jury investigation into efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election and adds to the potential legal peril for Trump as he lays the groundwork for another run.
Familiar battle lines, forged during a a four-year presidency shadowed by FBI and congressional investigations, quickly took shape again Monday night. Trump and his allies sought to cast the search as a weaponization of the criminal justice system and a Democratic-driven effort to keep him from winning another term in 2024 — even though the Biden White House said it had no prior knowledge of it, and the current FBI director, Christopher Wray, was appointed by Trump five years ago and served as a high-ranking official in a Republican-led Justice Department.
“These are dark times for our Nation, as my beautiful home, Mar-A-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, is currently under siege, raided, and occupied by a large group of FBI agents,” Trump wrote. “Nothing like this has ever happened to a President of the United States before.”
“After working and cooperating with the relevant Government agencies, this unannounced raid on my home was not necessary or appropriate,” Trump said in his statement.
Justice Department spokesperson Dena Iverson declined to comment on the search, including about whether Attorney General Merrick Garland had personally authorized it.
Trump did not elaborate on the basis for the search, but the Justice Department has been investigating the potential mishandling of classified information after the National Archives and Records Administration said it had retrieved from Mar-a-Lago 15 boxes of records containing classified information earlier this year. The National Archives said Trump should have turned over that material upon leaving office, and it asked the Justice Department to investigate.
There are multiple federal laws governing the handling of classified records and sensitive government documents, including statutes that make it a crime to remove such material and retain it at an unauthorized location. Though a search warrant does not suggest that criminal charges are near or even expected, federal officials looking to obtain one must first demonstrate to a judge that they have probable cause that a crime occurred.
Two people familiar with the matter, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss an ongoing investigation, said the search happened earlier Monday and was related to the records probe. Agents were also looking to see if Trump had additional presidential records or any classified documents at the estate.
Trump has previously maintained that presidential records were turned over “in an ordinary and routine process.” His son Eric said on Fox News on Monday night that he had spent the day with his father and that the search happened because “the National Archives wanted to corroborate whether or not Donald Trump had any documents in his possession.”
Asked how the documents ended up at Mar-a-Lago, Eric Trump said the boxes were among items that got moved out of the White House during “six hours” on Inauguration Day, as the Bidens prepared to move into the building.
“My father always kept press clippings,” Eric Trump said. “He had boxes, when he moved out of the White House.”
Trump emerged from Trump Tower in New York City shortly before 8 p.m. and waved to bystanders before being driven away in an SUV.
In his first public remarks since news of the search surfaced, Trump made no mention of it during a tele-town hall on behalf of Leora Levy, the Connecticut Republican he has endorsed in Tuesday’s U.S. Senate primary to pick a general election opponent against Democratic U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal. Trump gave his public backing to Levy late last week, calling her on Monday the best pick “to replace Connecticut’s joke of a senator.”
But in a social media post Monday night, he was much more unguarded, calling the search a “weaponization of the Justice System, and an attack by Radical Left Democrats who desperately don’t want me to run for President in 2024.”
Other Republicans echoed that message. GOP National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel denouncing the search as “outrageous” and said it was a reason for voters to turn out in November.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Republican who is considered a potential 2024 presidential candidate, said in a statement on Twitter that it was “an escalation in the weaponization” of U.S. government agencies. Kevin McCarthy, the House Minority Leader, said in a tweet that the Justice Department “has reached an intolerable state of weaponized politicization” and said that if Republicans win control of the U.S. House, they will investigate the department.
That Trump would become entangled in a probe into the handling of classified information is all the more striking given how he tried during the 2016 presidential election to exploit an FBI investigation into his Democratic opponent, Hillary Clinton, over whether she mishandled classified information via a private email server she used as secretary of state. Then-FBI Director James Comey concluded that Clinton had sent and received classified information but the FBI did not recommend criminal charges because it determined that Clinton had not intended to break the law.
Trump lambasted that decision and then stepped up his criticism of the FBI as agents began investigating whether his campaign had colluded with Russia to tip the 2016 election. He fired Comey during that probe, and though he appointed Wray months later, he repeatedly criticized him too as president.
Thomas Schwartz, a Vanderbilt University history professor who studies and writes about the presidency, said there is no precedent for a former president facing an FBI raid — even going back to Watergate. President Richard Nixon wasn’t allowed to take tapes or other materials from the White House when he resigned in 1974, Schwartz noted, and many of his papers remained in Washington for years before being transferred to his presidential library in California.
“This is different and it is a sign of how unique the Trump period was,” said Schwartz, author of “Henry Kissinger and American Power: A Political Biography.” “How his behavior was so unusual.”
The probe is hardly the only legal headache confronting Trump. A separate investigation related to efforts by Trump and his allies to undo the results of the 2020 presidential election — which led to the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol — has also been intensifying in Washington. Several former White House officials have received grand jury subpoenas.
And a district attorney in Fulton County, Georgia, is investigating whether Trump and his close associates sought to interfere in that state’s election, which was won by Democrat Joe Biden.
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Associated Press writers Zeke Miller, Meg Kinnard, Michelle L. Price and Will Weissert contributed to this report.
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First half performance in line with the Board's expectations
LONDON, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Avast plc (LSE: AVST), together with its subsidiaries ('Avast', 'the Group', 'Avast Group', or 'the Company'), a leading global cybersecurity provider, announces its results for the six-months ended 30 June 2022.
In the first half of 2022 the Group delivered mid-single digit organic billings growth1 with a good level of profitability.
RECOMMENDED MERGER OF AVAST PLC WITH NORTONLIFELOCK INC. ('NORTON')
- On 3 August 2022, the CMA published its provisional findings from its Phase 2 investigation into the Merger and provisionally concluded that the Merger is not expected to give rise to a substantial lessening of competition in the UK. Avast continues to work with Norton and the CMA to enable the CMA's final report to be issued as soon as practicable
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
- Billings at $483.7m up 0.2% at actual rates, or 6.9% on an organic basis
- Adjusted Revenue2 at $472.0m up 0.2% at actual rates, or 2.7% on an organic basis
- Consumer Direct Revenue at $407.1m up 1.4% at actual rates, or 2.7% on an organic basis
- Adjusted EBITDA down 7.6% to $249.7m; Adjusted EBITDA margin3 at 52.9%, down 4.4 ppts, primarily driven by investment into Digital Trust Services ('DTS')
- Strong cash generation, with Unlevered Free Cash Flow of $217.1m (cash conversion4 of 83%) and Levered Free Cash Flow of $204.3m
- Adjusted fully diluted earnings per share ('EPS') down 14.1% to $0.17 (versus $0.20 at HY 2021)
- The second interim dividend in respect of 2021 paid in February 2022 of 11.2 cents per share; total dividend for 2021 of 16.0 cents per share. Declared conditional interim dividend in respect of 2022 payable in August 2022 of 4.8 cents per share
- Resilient balance sheet with $378.0m of cash and available liquidity5
- Leverage remains low, Net debt / LTM ('last twelve months') Adjusted EBITDA at 1.3x at half year
- On a statutory basis, Revenue down 0.2% due to disposal of Family Safety mobile business in 2021, Operating profit down $(54.2)m from $226.7m to $172.6m driven by higher exceptional costs of $25.3m and higher other costs of $27.8m, fully diluted EPS at $0.13 (versus $0.20 at HY 2021)
OPERATIONAL AND STRATEGIC UPDATES
Consumer Direct KPIs in the half reflect challenging global and competitive environment offset by Avast initiatives
- Average Products Per Customer6 increased 1.2% to 1.45
- Average Revenue Per Customer7 was up 2.2% to $50.54
- Number of Customers8 was down 4.4% to 15.64m
Key product initiatives in the first half of 2022
- Avast One saw the introduction of features that support making Privacy easy (Private Mode, Smart VPN, VPN Kill Switch) and provide advanced Scam Protection (Email Guardian, Scam Protection for Android), as well as Online Safety Score, to drive customer engagement
- SecureLine VPN saw the release of a beta version with the WireGuard VPN protocol, considered by many experts to be the fastest and most secure VPN protocol available
- In terms of privacy, the team is experimenting with intelligent "scan lander" web pages that quickly show users a variety of privacy-related threats they may be vulnerable to
- On SMB, Avast introduced three new product suites: Essential, Premium, and Ultimate Business Security, to simplify the buying experience, and launched USB Protection, a new service that safeguards company data by preventing employees from using unauthorised removable storage devices
Awards
- In a study performed by AV-Comparatives, Avast Secure Browser has been ranked first with a 97% block rate (a two percent increase on the previous test in January)
- Avast Business Antivirus Pro Plus was ranked 'Top Product' by AV-TEST, earning top scores on protection, performance, and usability
In March, Avast announced the withdrawal of the availability of all products from Russia and Belarus and suspended all marketing and sales operations in these countries
Avast completed the acquisition of SecureKey in April, a global provider of digital identity and authentication solutions. SecureKey complements Evernym's self-sovereign identity solutions and together they represent the foundation of Avast's DTS business
Statutory Results:
RECOMMENDED MERGER OF AVAST PLC WITH NORTONLIFELOCK INC.
On 10 August 2021, the Boards of NortonLifeLock, Inc. ("Norton") and the Company reached agreement on the terms of a recommended merger of the Company with Norton, in the form of a recommended offer by Nitro Bidco Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Norton, for the entire issued and to be issued ordinary share capital of the Company (the "Merger"). It is intended that the Merger will be affected by means of a Court-sanctioned scheme of arrangement under Part 26 of the Companies Act 2006. Further details relating to the offer by Norton is set out in the announcement made by Norton on 11 August 2021 pursuant to Rule 2.7 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers ("Code") and the scheme document published by the Company on 28 October 2021.
On 3 August 2022, the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (the "CMA") published its provisional findings that the Merger was not expected to give rise to a substantial lessening of competition in the UK and Norton and Avast published their response to the CMA's findings. As stated in that announcement, Norton intends to continue to work with the CMA and with Avast to enable the CMA's final report to be issued as soon as practicable. The statutory deadline for publication of the CMA's final report is 8 September 2022 (unless extended).
PUBLICATION
A copy of the half year report will shortly be available on the Company website at https://investors.avast.com.
ENQUIRIES
Investors and analysts:
Paul Carter and Anca Timpescu, Investor Relations
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1 Organic growth rate excludes the impact of FX, acquisitions, business disposals and discontinued business including discontinued sales in Russia and Belarus. It excludes current period billings and revenue of acquisitions until the first anniversary of their consolidation.
2 Adjusted Revenue represents the Group's reported revenue adjusted for the Deferred Revenue Haircut Reversal. Under IFRS 3, Business Combinations, an acquirer must recognise assets acquired and liabilities assumed at fair value as of the acquisition date. The process of determining the fair value of deferred revenues acquired often results in a significant downward adjustment to the target's book value of deferred revenues. The reversal of the downward adjustment to the book value of deferred revenues of companies the Group has acquired during the periods under review is referred to as the "Deferred Revenue Haircut Reversal".
3 Adjusted EBITDA margin percentage is defined as Adjusted EBITDA divided by Adjusted Revenue.
4 Cash conversion is defined as Unlevered Free Cash Flow divided by Adjusted Cash EBITDA.
5 Total available liquidity includes cash and cash equivalents balance as at 30 June 2022 of $338.0m and revolving credit facility of $40m (not drawn at 30 June 2022).
6 APPC defined as the Consumer Direct simple average valid licences or subscriptions for the period of the last twelve months divided by the simple average number of Customers during the same period.
7 ARPC defined as the Consumer Direct revenue for the period of the last twelve months divided by the simple average number of Customers during the same period.
8 Users who have at least one valid paid Consumer Direct subscription (or licence) at the end of the period.
9 Growth rate excluding currency impact calculated by restating 2022 actual to 2021 FX rates (see "Principal exchange rates applied"). Deferred revenue is translated to USD at the date of invoice and is therefore excluded when calculating the impact of FX on revenue.
10 Growth figures exclude Discontinued Business, which includes toolbar-related search distribution business and the browser clean-up, which had previously been an important contributor to AVG's revenues, and the Google Chrome Distribution business. Together these businesses are referred to above as "Discontinued Business". The Discontinued Business does not represent a discontinued operation as defined by IFRS 5 since it either has not been disposed of but rather it is being continuously scaled down or it is considered to be neither a separate major line of business, nor geographical area of operations. In H1 2022 the Group suspended its activities in Russia and Belarus in response to the military conflict in Ukraine. These sales, which do not represent a discontinued operation as defined by IFRS 5, are also excluded from the growth figures. These sales didn't represent a separate segment or operation of the Group.
11 On April 16, 2021 the Group sold a portfolio of mobile parental controls services including location features, content filtering and screen time management to Smith Micro Software Inc ('Family Safety mobile business'). Billings and revenue until close of the transaction have been excluded in the calculation of organic growth from the baseline.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Inotiv, Inc. ("Inotiv" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: NOTV). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether Inotiv and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On May 20, 2022, Inotiv disclosed in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that "[o]n May 18, 2022, the U.S. Department of Justice ('DOJ'), together with federal and state law enforcement agents, executed a search and seizure warrant on" a Cumberland, Virginia facility of Inotiv's subsidiary Envigo RMS, LLC ("Envigo"). Inotiv further disclosed that "[o]n May 19, 2022, a complaint was filed against Envigo in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia. The complaint is a civil action by DOJ alleging violations of the Animal Welfare Act at the Cumberland, Virginia facility. The complaint seeks declaratory and injunctive relief and costs."
On this news, Inotiv's stock price fell $5.19 per share, or 28.31%, to close at $13.14 per share on May 23, 2022.
The Pomerantz Firm, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Paris is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, the Pomerantz Firm pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 80 years later, the Pomerantz Firm continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomerantzlaw.com
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NEW YORK, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Mercury Systems, Inc. ("Mercury" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: MRCY). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether Mercury and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On July 26, 2022, Glasshouse Research ("Glasshouse") published a short report entitled "Roll-Up Mercury Systems Set to Unravel". The Glasshouse report claimed, among other things, that Mercury's organic revenue is "overstated," that the Company's recent Physical Optics acquisition has been a "disaster", and that management has prematurely recognized revenue on certain significant projects.
On this news, Mercury's stock price fell $4.87 per share, or 7.8%, to close at $57.26 per share on July 26, 2022.
Then, on August 2, 2022, Mercury announced its fourth quarter and full year 2022 financial results, reporting $289.7 million in quarterly revenue, which is below prior guidance expecting revenue between $301.5 million and $321.5 million. The Company attributed the shortfall to "material and order delays that affected the timing of revenue."
On this news, Mercury's stock price fell $7.67 per share, or 13.34%, to close at $49.81 per share on August 3, 2022.
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CHICAGO (AP) — Keegan Thompson pitched six effective innings, rookies Nelson Velázquez and Christopher Morel homered in the third inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Washington Nationals 6-3 Monday night.
Thompson (9-5) didn’t walk a batter for the second time in three starts while scattering five hits over six innings. Luke Voit hit a homer with one out in the sixth to end Thompson’s shutout bid.
Thompson has posted a 6-2 record and 2.40 ERA in eight starts at Wrigley Field. Cubs starting pitchers have posted a 2.87 ERA and nine quality starts in 19 games since July 16.
“I think the conditions tonight with the wind blowing in, I think I got lucky with that a few times here,” Thompson said. “That always helps when the wind is blowing in. You just keep pounding the zone and let the defense work because the ball usually doesn’t fly when the wind is blowing in. I think that’s been advantageous for me here.”
Velázquez’s homer highlighted the first three-hit game of his career.
“It feels amazing,” Velázquez said. “A dream come true, my first home run at Wrigley Field. First at-bat, get the lead for the team, feels incredible.
“I did hit the ball pretty hard. I didn’t know it was going to be a homer, that’s why I started running hard.”
The Cubs (44-64) won for the third time in four games. The Nationals (36-75) dropped their sixth straight game and have been outscored 51-20 during that span.
Anibal Sanchez (0-5) pitched five-plus innings, the longest outing by a Nationals starter during their losing streak. But Sanchez was pulled after surrendering singles to Seiya Suzuki and Patrick Wisdom to start the sixth. Nico Hoerner then hit reliever Steve Cishek’s first pitch for a single to center field to score Suzuki.
Sanchez retired the first six batters before Velázquez homered to left against a stiff wind. Following the first of two walks to Nick Madrigal, Morel smacked a two-run shot into the left field bleachers. It was his 10th of the season and his first since July 7 at Dodger Stadium.
“A lot of it has to do with getting behind hitters, and having to throw strikes,” Nationals manager Davey Martinez said of Sanchez’s penchant for allowing homers. “We’ve got to start working ahead of hitters. We’ve been doing that really well. And put guys ahead in counts. When Anibal does that, he’s really good. He can mix things up and get guys off-balance. When he’s behind, he’s got to get more in the strike zone.”
Morel, nursing a tight right hamstring, made his second start at third base. He committed a throwing error that placed runners at second and third with two out in the seventh, but reliever Michael Rucker struck out Victor Robles to end the threat.
The Cubs capitalized in the bottom of the inning as Willson Contreras hit an RBI single, and Suzuki hit a sacrifice fly.
That loomed larger as pinch-hitter Joey Meneses hit a two-run homer off Cubs left-handed reliever Brandon Hughes with two out in the eighth. Hughes had allowed one earned run in his 13 previous innings prior to Meneses’ homer.
Rowan Wick pitched a scoreless ninth to earn his fifth save in seven chances.
TRANSACTIONS
The Cubs claimed OF Franmil Reyes off waivers from the Guardians with the hope he can regain his power stroke and help a feeble offense. Reyes, 27, hit a career-high 37 home runs with the Padres and Guardians in 2019 and produced 30 homers and 85 RBIs with the Guardians last season. Reyes, however, batted only .213 with nine home runs and 28 RBIs in 70 games before he was optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Aug. 2 and designated for assignment Saturday. “We have him under control for a couple years, and we’re lacking in the power department,” said Jed Hoyer, Cubs President of Baseball Operations. “For the whole year we’ve done a good job getting on base, but we’ve done a poor job of converting that into runs. Some of that is hitting the ball on the ground, some of that is the lack of power.” The Cubs rank 10th in the NL with 106 homers. First baseman Frank Schwindel was optioned after Monday’s game to make room for Reyes.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Cubs: The Cubs are awaiting results of an MRI on RHP Kyle Hendricks (right shoulder strain) that could dictate whether he pitches again this season. “The most important thing for us is he gets healthy for next year,” Hoyer said. “I’d love it if he pitches again this year, but I wouldn’t want to push anything to do so.” Hendricks hasn’t pitched since July 5. … LHP Wade Miley (left shoulder strain) is expected to start a minor league rehab assignment later this week, manager David Ross said.
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The Nationals will send RHP Paolo Espino (0-4, 4.20) to the mound Tuesday night against the Cubs. Espino allowed five runs in four innings in a 5-4 loss Thursday to the Phillies. The Cubs will counter with RHP Marcus Stroman (3-5, 4.00), who allowed three runs in 6 2/3 innings Thursday in a 4-3 loss to the Cardinals.
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- GBP/USD remains sluggish inside a one-week-old bearish megaphone bearish chart pattern.
- RSI backs lower high on prices to keep sellers hopeful.
- More volatility likely ahead of directing bears to yearly low.
- 200-HMA adds to the upside filters, taming bull’s chances of entry.
GBP/USD fades upside momentum as the quote retreats to 1.2082 heading into Tuesday’s London open. Even so, the cable pair remains inside the weekly megaphone trend widening formation.
That said, the bearish move since the previous Monday joins lower high of RSI and prices to keep sellers hopeful.
With this, the GBP/USD sellers could drop to 61.8% Fibonacci retracement of July 21 to August 01 upside, near 1.2045.
However, the stated megaphone’s lower line and July 21 low, respectively near 1.1940 and 1.1890 in that order, could challenge the pair bears before directing them to the yearly low near 1.1760.
Alternatively, recovery moves need to defy the bearish continuation pattern by crossing the 1.2115 hurdle.
Even so, the 200-HMA hurdle near 1.2155 acts as an extra challenge for the GBP/USD bulls before targeting the monthly peak of 1.2293.
To sum up, GBP/USD weakness is likely to continue but the odds favoring more volatility are high.
GBP/USD: Hourly chart
Trend: Further weakness expected
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Purdue'S women's basketball team unveiled the home portion of its 2022-23 non-conference slate with five games scheduled at Mackey Arena, as well as an exhibition.
Head coach Katie Gearlds enters her second season at the helm of her alma mater and first with a full offseason. The Boilermakers return their top two scorers from a season ago in Madison Layden and Abbey Ellis, according to a news release.
Senior guard Jeanae Terry, who became the first player in Purdue history to record multiple triple-doubles, is also back for Purdue.
In addition to the eight returning players, a quartet of newcomers join the team. 2022 WAC Player of the Year Caitlyn Harper and 2020 MVC Preseason Player of the year Lasha Petree will provide experience, while freshmen Lilly Stoddard and Addison Potts will make their debuts in West Lafayette this season.
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Mark Zuckerberg reveals new WhatsApp privacy features
By Liv McMahon
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Meta has announced new privacy features for WhatsApp users.
Users will be able to leave group chats silently, control who can see their online status and block screenshots on View Once messages.
Meta chief executive Mark Zuckerberg said this would help keep WhatsApp messaging "as private and secure as face-to-face conversations".
It will begin rolling out the features this month, highlighting them in a global campaign, starting in the UK.
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The popular messaging app currently alerts all members of a group chat to someone leaving or being removed by default.
And while there are ways to disable this for individual group chats, the option to leave silently is not presented to users when they choose to "exit group" - sometimes causing awkwardness, embarrassment or drama for those trying to leave unnoticed.
But now, they will be able to leave without notifying all other group chat users, only group admins.
Product head Ami Vora said it was part of the platform's focus on "building product features that empower people to have more control and privacy over their messages".
"We believe WhatsApp is the most secure place to have a private conversation," she said.
"No other global messaging service at this scale provides this level of security for their users' messages, media, voice messages, video calls, and chat back-ups."
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STOCKHOLM, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ASSA ABLOY has acquired J Newton Enterprises Inc, a leading pedestrian door distributor and service company in Florida, USA.
"I am very pleased to welcome J Newton Enterprises into the ASSA ABLOY Group. This acquisition delivers on our strategy to reinforce our current offering within entrance automation," says Nico Delvaux, President and CEO of ASSA ABLOY.
"J Newton Enterprises is a key player in the Florida market, strengthening our existing pedestrian business and our service offering in that region, enabling us to provide an even better customer experience," says Massimo Grassi, Executive Vice President of ASSA ABLOY and Head of Entrance Systems Division.
J Newton Enterprises was established in 2003 and has more than 60 employees. The company is headquartered in Inverness, Florida.
Sales for 2021 amounted to about MUSD 16 (approx. MSEK 150) with a good EBIT margin. The acquisition will be accretive to EPS from the start.
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Nico Delvaux, President and CEO, tel. no: +46 8 506 485 82
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Björn Tibell, Head of Investor Relations, tel. no: +46 70 275 67 68
About ASSA ABLOY
The ASSA ABLOY Group is the global leader in access solutions. The Group operates worldwide with 51,000 employees and sales of SEK 95 billion. The Group has leading positions in areas such as efficient door openings, trusted identities and entrance automation. ASSA ABLOY's innovations enable safe, secure and convenient access to physical and digital places. Every day, we help billions of people experience a more open world.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Ilhan Omar, one of the biggest stars of the left, is facing a challenge from the center in her congressional primary in Minnesota on Tuesday, while Vermont Democrats will choose a nominee for an open U.S. House seat who will likely make history as the first woman representing the state in Congress.
Another key race is unfolding in western Wisconsin, where Democratic Rep. Ron Kind ‘s retirement after 26 years in office opens up a House seat in a district that has been trending Republican. Among the candidates running in the Republican primary to replace Kind is a former Navy SEAL who attended the “Stop the Steal” rally in Washington on Jan. 6, 2021, which preceded the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
Minnesota is also holding a special election to fill the remaining months of Republican Rep. Jim Hagedorn ‘s term after his death earlier this year from cancer. And voters will be picking nominees for a full term representing the largely rural, Republican-leaning district.
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OMAR FACES PRO-POLICE CHALLENGER
A supporter of the “defund the police” movement, Omar is facing a Democratic primary challenge in Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District from a former Minneapolis City Council member who has made rising crime an issue in the race.
Don Samuels’ north Minneapolis base suffers from more violent crime than other parts of the city, and the moderate Democrat helped defeat a ballot question that sought to replace the city police department with a new public safety unit.
Omar has defended calls to redirect public safety funding more into community-based programs.
Samuels and others also successfully sued the city to force it to meet minimum police staffing levels called for in Minneapolis’ charter. Samuels says Omar, one of the leading voices in the national progressive movement, is divisive. He’s attracted big bucks to his campaign, though Omar as the incumbent has a significant cash advantage.
Omar, who crushed a similar primary challenge two years ago from a well-funded but lesser-known opponent than Samuels, has said she expects to win easily.
Two other members of the progressive Squad in Congress — Rep. Rashida Tlaib of Michigan and Rep. Cori Bush of Missouri — won their Democratic primaries last week.
SPECIAL ELECTION AND PRIMARY ELECTION IN MINNESOTA
Voters in the 1st Congressional District in southern Minnesota will be weighing in on two races related to the seat.
In the special election, voters will choose between Republican Brad Finstad, who served in the U.S. Department of Agriculture during the Trump administration, and Democrat Jeff Ettinger, a former chief executive at Hormel Foods. Both won a May 24 special primary election for Hagedorn’s seat, and Tuesday’s winner will serve until January.
Finstad and Ettinger are also running in their parties’ primaries for a full term in the district, which includes Rochester and Mankato. Ettinger faces mostly token opposition, but Finstad is expecting a strong challenge from state Rep. Jeremy Munson, whom he just narrowly defeated in the special election primary.
Munson has the support of Texas Sen. Ted Cruz and Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan. He has said he doesn’t think President Joe Biden’s victory was legitimate, despite federal and state election officials, courts and Trump’s own attorney general saying there was no credible evidence the election was tainted.
WISCONSIN: REPLACING RON KIND
Republicans see a pickup opportunity in Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District, the seat being vacated by Democratic incumbent Kind.
The district covers a swath of counties along Wisconsin’s western border with Minnesota and includes La Cross and Eau Claire. Republican Derrick Van Orden is running unopposed in his primary Tuesday and has Trump’s endorsement.
Van Orden narrowly lost to Kind in the 2020 general election. He attended Trump’s “Stop the Steal” rally near the White House but has said he never stepped foot on the grounds of the Capitol during the insurrection.
Four Democrats are competing to succeed Kind, including state Sen. Brad Pfaff, who previously worked for the retiring lawmaker and briefly served as state agriculture secretary. Pfaff has Kind’s endorsement.
The others are small-business owner Rebecca Cooke, retired CIA officer Deb McGrath and La Crosse City Council member Mark Neumann.
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The retirement of Democratic Sen. Patrick Leahy, the Senate’s longest-serving member, has opened the door for Vermont to elect its first-ever female member of the state’s congressional delegation.
Rep. Peter Welch, who currently holds Vermont’s lone House seat, is running to replace Leahy. The race to succeed Welch has largely centered around two Democratic women.
Lt. Gov. Molly Gray, a centrist who is a former staffer for Welch and has been backed by Leahy and former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean, is squaring off against Becca Balint, the president pro tempore of the state Senate. Balint has endorsements from progressive leaders, including Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Rep. Pramila Jayapal, chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus.
The winner immediately becomes the favorite in November’s general election — and could shape whether Vermont’s congressional politics going forward is dominated by Leahy’s largely centrist views or the progressive values more closely aligned with Sanders.
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Associated Press writers Doug Glass in Minneapolis, Scott Bauer in Madison, Wis., and Wilson Ring in Montpelier, Vt., contributed to this report.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The 12 months since the chaotic end to the U.S. war in Afghanistan haven’t been easy for Joe Biden.
The new president was flying high early in the summer of 2021, the American electorate largely approving of Biden’s performance and giving him high marks for his handling of the economy and the coronavirus pandemic.
But come August, the messy U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan seemed to mark the start of things going sideways for him.
It was a disquieting bookend to the 20-year American war: the U.S.-backed Afghan government collapsed, a grisly bombing killed 13 U.S. troops and 170 others, and thousands of desperate Afghans descended on Kabul’s airport in search of a way out before the final U.S. cargo planes departed over the Hindu Kush.
The disastrous drawdown was, at the time, the biggest crisis that the relatively new administration had faced. It left sharp questions about Biden and his team’s competence and experience — the twin pillars central to his campaign for the White House.
As the one-year anniversary of the end of the Afghan war nears, the episode — a turning point in Biden’s presidency — continues to resonate as he struggles to shake dismal polling numbers and lift American confidence in his administration ahead of November’s critical midterm elections.
“It was a pivotal moment that he hasn’t ever really recovered from,” said Christopher Borick, director of the Institute of Public Opinion at Muhlenberg College in Pennsylvania. “Things were going really well in terms of how voters viewed him in terms of bringing stability to the economy and how the government addressed the pandemic, issues that are higher priorities to the American electorate than the war in Afghanistan. But Afghanistan cracked that image of competency, and he hasn’t ever really been able to repair it.”
The Afghanistan debacle was just the start of a series of crises for Biden.
As Biden was still dealing with fallout from the Afghan withdrawal last summer, COVID-19 cases began spiking again. Layered over that in coming were months were strains on the economy caused by inflation, labor shortages and the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The sum of it left Americans weary.
In the weeks before Afghanistan went sideways, Biden was riding high. His approval rating stood at 59% in a July 2021 poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. An AP-NORC poll conducted last month put his rating at 36%.
White House officials and Biden allies hope the president is now at another turning point — this one in his favor.
The administration has recently racked up high-profile wins on Capitol Hill, including passage of the $280 billion CHIPS and Science Act designed to boost the U.S. semiconductor industry. Congress also passed a program to treat veterans who may have been exposed to toxic substances from burning trash pits on U.S. military bases.
And over the weekend the White House sealed the deal on far-reaching legislation addressing health care and climate change that also raises taxes on high earners and large corporations, a package the administration says will also help mitigate the impact of high inflation.
The legislative victories followed Biden ordering the CIA drone strike in Kabul that killed al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahri, who along with Osama bin Laden masterminded the 9/11 attacks. Biden says the operation validates the decision to withdraw from Afghanistan.
“I made the decision to end America’s longest war … and that we’d be able to protect America and root out terrorism in Afghanistan or anywhere in the world,” Biden told a Democratic National Committee virtual rally last week. “And that’s exactly what we did.”
Biden had other big legislative wins after the Afghanistan debacle.
In November, he signed into law a $1 trillion infrastructure deal to fund rebuilding of roads, bridges and other big projects In April, the Senate confirmed Biden’s history-making U.S. Supreme Court nominee, Ketanji Jackson Brown, who became the first Black woman to serve on the high court. And in June, Biden notched another win as Congress passed the most significant changes to gun laws in nearly 30 years.
But those legislative accomplishments weren’t rewarded with a boost in his standing with voters.
Eric Schultz, a senior adviser to former President Barack Obama, argues that there’s reason for the White House to hope that momentum is shifting with the recent legislative wins.
“The question is, ‘What did Democrats deliver when they swept into power in 2020?’” Schultz said. “And I think for Democrats running in November, we have an even better answer to that question than we did just a few weeks ago.”
Schultz added that the operation that killed al-Zawahri also offered strong evidence that Biden’s instincts as commander in chief were correct.
“Nobody thought Afghanistan was going to be a panacea of rainbows and unicorns after we left,” Schultz said. “But the president made the right decision that based on U.S. national security interests we could execute our counterterrorism imperatives without having thousands of troops on the ground.”
William Howell, a political scientist and director of the Center for Effective Government at the University of Chicago, said the biggest drag on Biden’s standing with Americans has been runaway inflation and an unrelenting pandemic.
But the Afghanistan debacle became a defining moment in the Biden presidency, he said, marking when the American electorate began questioning Biden’s ability to fulfill his campaign promise to usher in an era of greater empathy and collaboration with allies after four years of President Donald Trump’s “America first” approach.
“Afghanistan remains significant going forward as he tries to make that central 2020 argument of competency,” Howell said. “The images of Afghanistan are going to remain Exhibit A in the other side’s rebuttal of the competency claim.”
The administration, for its part, has pushed back that lost in the criticism of the U.S. withdrawal effort is that in the war’s final days, the United States pulled off the largest airlift in American history, evacuating some 130,000 U.S. citizens, citizens of allied countries, and Afghans who worked with the United States.
Biden continues to face criticism from immigrant refugee advocates that the administration has fallen short in resettling Afghans who assisted the U.S. war effort.
As of last month, more than 74,000 Afghan applicants remained in the pipeline for special immigrant visas that help military interpreters and others who worked on government-funded contracts move to the United States and pave the way for them to receive a green card. That total counts only the principal applicant and does not include spouses and children. More than 10,000 of that pool of applicants had received a critical chief of mission approval, according to State Department data.
Days after the unexpected fall of Kabul last year, national security adviser Jake Sullivan promised the White House would “conduct an extensive hot wash” and “look at every aspect” of the withdrawal from top to bottom.” But that effort has dragged on and is not expected to be completed before the Aug. 30 anniversary of Biden ending the war.
The White House has yet to detail how the president will mark the anniversary of a war that cost the lives of more than 2,400 U.S. troops and wounded nearly 21,000 more. Republicans are certain to resurrect criticism of the administration’s drawdown.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell noted to reporters that while taking out al-Zawahri was a triumph for the intelligence community, the moment also confirmed that the Taliban — ousted from power by U.S. forces after 9/11 to deny al-Qaida a haven — are once again harboring al-Qaida.
“It is noteworthy where Zawahri was: In Kabul. So al-Qaida is back as a result of the Taliban being back in power,” McConnell said “That precipitous decision to withdraw a year ago produced the return of the conditions that were there before 9/11.” | https://www.koin.com/news/ap-top-headlines/one-year-after-afghan-war-biden-struggles-to-find-footing/ | 2022-08-09T08:02:58Z | https://www.koin.com/news/ap-top-headlines/one-year-after-afghan-war-biden-struggles-to-find-footing/ | false |
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ROME (AP) — Pope Francis is offering support to firefighters and search crews in Cuba following the fire and explosions at a big oil tank farm in the western province of Matanzas.
In a telegram Monday to Cuban bishops, Francis said he was closely following news of the “unfortunate accident.” He said he was praying for all Cubans and especially those affected by the blaze for “the Lord to give you strength in this time of pain.”
The blaze began Friday night when lightning struck a storage tank during a thunderstorm, and the fire spread to a second tank early Saturday, triggering a series of explosions, officials have said. At least one body has been discovered and more than a dozen firefighters were missing.
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PINGTUNG, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan’s foreign minister said Tuesday that China aims to control the East and South China Seas via the Taiwan Strait, describing a greater ambition to upend the Asia-Pacific status quo and prevent nations from aiding the self-governing island.
Foreign Minister Joseph Wu spoke at a news conference in Taipei as Taiwan began live-fire military drills to test combat readiness in response to ongoing Chinese exercises that have included launching missiles into waters off the island of 23 million people.
China says its drills were prompted by the visit to the island last week by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, but Wu said China was using her visit as a pretext. China also banned some Taiwanese food imports after the visit and cut off dialogue with the U.S. on several issues including climate change.
He said China aims to upend the status quo and annex Taiwan, the self-governing island republic it claims as its own territory.
The drills are a rehearsal for an invasion of the island in which it seeks to prevent other countries coming to the island’s assistance, Wu said.
The exercises also show China’s “geostrategic ambition beyond Taiwan,” Wu said.
“China has no right to interfere in or alter” the Taiwanese people’s democratic process or interaction with other nations, he said.
Taiwan and the mainland are separate jurisdictions with “neither subordinate to the other,” Wu said.
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Marathi actor Pradeep Patwardhan dies of heart attack
MUMBAI: August 09, 2022 12:52 ISTPradeep Patwardhan, 65, breathed his last at his residence in Girgaon
Veteran Marathi actor Pradeep Patwardhan, known for his performance in films such as “Chashme Bahaddar”, “Ek Shodh” and “Mee Shivajiraje Bhosale Boltoy”, died on August 9 morning following a heart attack, actor Vijay Patkar confirmed.
Mr. Patwardhan, 65, breathed his last at his residence in Girgaon, an area in southern Mumbai.
“He passed away due to a heart attack today around 7-8 am at his residence in Girgaon. He had some severe health issues but that was five years ago.
“He was actively working in the industry. It is shocking and disheartening news,” Mr. Patkar, who worked with Patwardhan in "Lavu ka Laath" and "Chashme Bahaddar", told PTI.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde mourned Patwardhan's demise and said Marathi cinema had lost a "great artist" today.
“Pradeep Patwardhan, the evergreen actor who ruled the hearts of the audience with his graceful acting in Marathi cinema, passed away tragically. With his departure, the Marathi art world has lost a great artist,” the Chief Minister wrote in Marathi on Twitter.
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Supriya Sule offered condolences to the actor’s family and fans on social media.
“Deeply saddened to hear about the demise of veteran marathi actor Pradeep Patwardhan. Heartfelt condolences. My thoughts and prayers with his family members, fans and followers,” she said.
Actor Renuka Shahane tweeted, "Om Shanti Pradeep Patwardhan Heartfelt Tribute." According to Patkar, Patwardhan's last rites will be held at a crematorium in Girgaon around 3.00 pm.
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Which Cotopaxi fanny pack is best?
If you are headed on an adventure of any kind and want to keep your hands free as you carry your necessities, a Cotopaxi fanny pack is a fantastic solution.
The best one fits you like a glove, has enough space for your essentials and boasts a design that complements your style. One that has all that — and boasts extra room for more items, such as your travel documents — is the Cotopaxi Allpa X 4L Hip Pack.
What to know before you buy a Cotopaxi fanny pack
Cotopaxi brand
Cotopaxi was launched in 2014 after its founder, Davis Smith, exited his highly successful businesses when they failed to meet his burning need to serve others. After careful consideration, he made a New Year’s resolution to build another company that could change someone’s life forever.
Specifically, he wanted to use his passion for the outdoors to build a brand that could sustainably address poverty with its profits. He aptly named the new brand after a volcano near his childhood home in Ecuador and affixed the slogan Gear for Good to prioritize his vision.
A fanny pack’s purpose
A fanny pack, also known as a waist bag or hip pack, is a bag with a zipper closure that features an attached belt you clip around your waist. While these bags typically sport a common design, they each boast different features and come in various sizes.
You can wear yours around your waist or across your chest with the bag in the front, especially if you’re in a crowd and want to ensure that your items are safe. You can also shift the bag to your side hip for a more relaxed aesthetic. While you can also place the bag at your backside, it is less common — that might make your valuables vulnerable to pickpockets and thieves.
Cotopaxi fanny pack’s design
Cotopaxi fanny packs boast features that set them apart from other brands. These high-quality components include a butterfly zipper enclosure for the main compartment, padded sleeves, multi-sport designs and side release buckles for compression.
Some Cotopaxi waist bags also pack away easily inside the company’s backpacks and travel bags. Investing in a matching set ensures that all your pieces work together when space is critical.
What to look for in a quality Cotopaxi fanny pack
Pockets
Pockets prevent your valuables from smashing into other items, such as your keys or loose change, which could cause avoidable damage. At a minimum, ensure that things such as your sunglasses, phone and camera have their own dedicated compartments.
Sizes
Cotopaxi fanny packs come in several sizes to ensure the one you select fits your needs. Three common Cotopaxi hip pack capacities are:
- 2-liter pack: Holds your essentials such as your phone, keys, wallet and a small snack.
- 3-liter pack: Lets you tote around your phone, keys, wallet, some snacks, sunglasses and other small items.
- 4-liter pack: Gives you the space you need for your necessities and snacks with room to spare for other items such as travel documents or a camera.
Colors
While Cotopaxi fanny packs are celebrated for their bright color-blocked patterns, consider starting your collection with the waist pack that best complements your current wardrobe.
Even Cotopaxi’s most neutral designs feature its signature bright accent colors, so you can still sport the brand’s distinctive look while ensuring you get a bag that goes with everything you own.
How much you can expect to spend on a Cotopaxi fanny pack
They typically range between $30-$75, depending on their size and material.
Cotopaxi fanny pack FAQ
What should you do with your old Cotopaxi gear?
A. Visit the brand’s website. The company lets you trade your old Cotopaxi items in for a credit toward something new.
Can you add a water bottle to your fanny pack?
A. Yes. Try to find a lightweight clip-on water bottle that lays flat against your body, so it does not bounce around as you walk, jog or hike.
What’s the best Cotopaxi fanny pack to buy?
Top Cotopaxi fanny pack
What you need to know: This large bag comes in five beautiful colors that feature Cotopaxi’s bright signature accents at each zipper.
What you’ll love: It has a large main compartment you can access with a smooth double zipper. Inside the main section, it boasts a padded sleeve to secure your fragile items and a zippered inner pocket to secure your valuables.
What you should consider: This waist pack might be a little too large for some.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Backcountry
Top Cotopaxi fanny pack for the money
Cotopaxi Del Dia Kapai 3L Hip Pack
What you need to know: Each is sustainably made and boasts a one-of-a-kind colorway, so no two packs boast the same color palettes.
What you’ll love: This pack comes with a padded sleeve to protect your sunglasses or phone. Its hip belt is wide for added comfort, and its back panel is ergonomically made and contours to your body. It also has a zippered front accessory pocket with a key clip to secure your valuables.
What you should consider: Those who prefer a more neutral color palette might find this pack a bit too vibrant.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Backcountry
Worth checking out
What you need to know: This small pack can easily fit into anyone’s wardrobe.
What you’ll love: This bag has a main compartment that closes with a convenient butterfly zipper, an interior hanging phone pocket and a zippered back pocket to keep your valuables safe. It is also sustainably made from recycled polyester.
What you should consider: It might be a bit too small for some.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Backcountry
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Which robot vacuum is best?
One invention that has benefited the modern household is the robot vacuum, so it shouldn’t be surprising that Amazon is purchasing iRobot. Today’s robot vacuums don’t require you to be present during cleaning and can be programmed to work automatically using a digital map of your space. They often also support Wi-Fi connectivity or control through a mobile app. Robot vacuums can vary widely in budget and functionality, so figuring out what your house or space’s needs are is crucial.
Basics of a robot vacuum
How do robot vacuums work?
The most obvious difference between regular vacuums and robot vacuums is that they don’t need to be pushed by the user. Robot vacuums simply use a combination of maneuvers and smart technology to navigate a space independently. They also usually use a combination of cleaning functions, most notably a vacuum, to keep floors clean.
Pros and cons of buying a robot vacuum
Pros:
- Using a robot vacuum is time-saving compared to pushing a vacuum or mop.
- Robot vacuums are highly efficient and may hit spots a human could easily miss.
- They’re excellent at mitigating pet hair and dander.
- Most are self-emptying and automatically recharge using a charging dock.
Cons
- Low-end robot vacuums may struggle with large obstacles, so you’ll still have to pick up and clean large objects that could get in the vacuum’s way.
- Robot vacuums tend to be expensive.
What to look for in a robot vacuum
Automatic dirt disposal
Most robot vacuums include automatic dirt disposal for a certain period. This feature only requires users to empty the dock every month or so. Robot vacuums can range in how long they self-empty, usually requiring manual disposal every 30 to 60 days.
Mobile app and Wi-Fi connectivity
Even today’s mid-grade robot vacuums usually offer control via a mobile app and Wi-Fi connectivity. These options make your control of the robot vacuum more versatile. These digital connectivity options often let you use them with other smart home features, too.
Compatible with your floors
Robot vacuums are typically designed for carpet and hard floors. However, checking a particular product is crucial because some low-end vacuums may only work with one or the other. Though most are for dusting and vacuuming, you can also find some robot vacuums with attachments for mopping.
Runtime
Robot vacuums use a rechargeable battery for power, meaning they have limited runtimes before returning to the dock to charge. Most robot vacuums have a runtime of 30 to 120 minutes. Depending on how large your space is and other factors such as the layout of rooms, many robot vacuums can clean an entire home in a single run.
Floor mapping and obstacles
Low-end robot vacuums tend to get stuck, which is why they often compensate with floor mapping. When obstacles are in the way, most mid- and high-grade vacuums will use sensors to go around them. You can also find robot vacuums with added features such as smart floor mapping, virtual boundary strips or voice controls that you can use to offer more specific cleaning guidelines.
Best robot vacuums
iRobot Roomba S9-Plus Robot Vacuum With Charging Base Smart Mapping And Wi-Fi
This premium robot vacuum can vacuum spaces up to 1,500 square feet per charge, and it has Wi-Fi control and automatic dust removal for up to 60 days. This vacuum also has advanced cleaning functionality, such as a suction power boost that makes it effective at cleaning, even for tough-to-remove debris such as pet hair.
Sold by Amazon
iRobot Roomba 694 Wi-Fi Robot Vacuum With Wi-Fi
This affordable vacuum offers base-level functionality and comes with both a rubber brush and a bristle brush. While it doesn’t offer automatic disposal or a charging base like some of iRobot’s vacuums, it’s a great budget pick for those who just want a basic robot vacuum that lets you upgrade with a charging base down the road.
Sold by Amazon
Shark IQ AV1002AE Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum With Charging Base
This robot vacuum is affordable and includes a self-emptying chamber and a convenient charging base. It offers 45 days’ worth of automatic disposal, easy app or voice control options and swift home mapping at a fair price.
Sold by Amazon
iRobot Roomba I7-Plus Robot Vacuum With Automatic Dirt Disposal And Charging Base
This vacuum is an excellent mid-grade option, featuring upgrades such as keep-out zones, mopping options and a high-efficiency filter for trapping dander and other allergens. It can empty itself for 60 days at a time and offers voice control through Alexa and Google Home.
Sold by Amazon
Shark Ion Robot Vacuum With Wi-Fi And Voice Controls
This vacuum is more affordable than most, and it has a 120-minute runtime, voice controls using Alexa or Google Assistant and a charging dock. You can buy this vacuum model in black, gray or white.
Sold by Amazon
Tikom 2-in-1 Combo Robot Vacuum And Mop With Wi-Fi And Charging Base
This off-brand robot vacuum is affordable, has strong ratings and includes mopping functionality. It can run for 150 minutes per charge and includes Wi-Fi connectivity and accessories, such as boundary strips, remote control and a water tank.
Sold by Amazon
Shark IQ RV1001AE Extra-Large Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum With Charging Base
This vacuum has improved suction from Shark’s lower-end vacuums, 45-day bagless self-emptying using its charging base and total home mapping for customizable cleaning. This vacuum also works with the SharkClean app or with voice assistants.
Sold by Amazon
Eufy by Anker BoostIQ RoboVac Robot Vacuum Cleaner With Charging Base
This is one of the more affordable robot vacuums available, featuring a vacuum time of up to 100 minutes, a charging base for its lithium-ion battery and a handful of high-performance filters. Purchase also includes a 12-month warranty and a remote control.
Sold by Amazon
iRobot Roomba I3-Plus EVO Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum With Charging Base
This is a mid-tier version of the classic Roomba vacuum, and it self-empties for up to 60 days at a time. It also has Wi-Fi and voice controls and it creates an imprinted smart map of your home, offering intuitive cleaning scheduling and controls.
Sold by Amazon
iRobot Roomba 692 Robot Vacuum With Wi-Fi And Charging Base
This economy-level Roomba can run for 90 minutes before docking and recharging. However, it doesn’t include any home mapping features. You can buy this robot vacuum on its own or in a bundle with a replenishment kit or a virtual wall.
Sold by Amazon
Lefant Robot Vacuum Cleaner With Charging Base and Wi-Fi
This is another non-name-brand vacuum with excellent ratings. It has 360-degree infrared anti-collision sensors, Wi-Fi connectivity and multiple cleaning modes. You can buy this robot vacuum in black or white.
Sold by Amazon
Light ‘N’ Easy Automatic Emptying Robot Vacuum Cleaner
This budget robot vacuum offers a great price for automatic emptying for 30 days at a time and 90 minutes of runtime per charge. It also offers Wi-Fi, a mobile app, programmed cleaning schedules and multiple cleaning modes.
Sold by Amazon
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TX Austin/San Antonio TX Zone Forecast for Monday, August 8, 2022
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232 AM CDT Tue Aug 9 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny this morning, then partly cloudy with a
slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Hot
with highs around 101. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. South winds 5 to
10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 90s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southeast with gusts up to 20 mph in
the afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 90s. Southwest
winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Chance of
rain 30 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Partly cloudy with a slight chance
of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the
mid 90s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY...Mostly clear. Hot. Lows in the
mid 70s. Highs around 100.
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232 AM CDT Tue Aug 9 2022
.TODAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the upper 90s. South winds
around 5 mph, becoming southeast 10 to 15 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly cloudy with
a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Highs in the upper 90s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up
to 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 10 to
15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 90s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Chance of
rain 30 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Chance of
rain 30 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly
sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the
upper 90s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
Highs in the upper 90s.
$$
TXZ183-092045-
Val Verde-
Including the city of Del Rio
232 AM CDT Tue Aug 9 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly cloudy with
a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Highs in the upper 90s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 70s. East winds
10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. A
slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly cloudy with
a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in
the mid 90s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Mostly clear. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the
upper 90s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
Highs in the upper 90s.
$$
TXZ220-092045-
Atascosa-
Including the city of Pleasanton
232 AM CDT Tue Aug 9 2022
.TODAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms this afternoon. Hot with highs around 100.
Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny in the morning, then becoming partly
cloudy. Hot with highs around 101. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph
with gusts up to 20 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 90s. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the upper 90s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 90s. Chance of
rain 30 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Hot with highs around 100.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Mostly clear. Hot. Lows in the mid
70s. Highs around 100.
$$
TXZ187-092045-
Bandera-
Including the city of Bandera
232 AM CDT Tue Aug 9 2022
.TODAY...Partly cloudy this morning, then mostly sunny with a
slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs
in the upper 90s. South winds around 5 mph, increasing to
southeast 10 to 15 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly cloudy with
a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Highs in the upper 90s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up
to 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. South winds
around 5 mph, becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of
rain 30 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Mostly clear. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the
mid 90s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
Highs in the upper 90s.
$$
TXZ193-092045-
Bastrop-
Including the city of Bastrop
232 AM CDT Tue Aug 9 2022
.TODAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms this afternoon. Hot with highs around 100. South
winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly
clear. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up
to 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Hot with highs around 100.
Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming southeast in the
afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 90s. Southwest
winds around 5 mph, becoming southeast around 5 mph in the
afternoon. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Chance of
rain 40 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 90s. Chance of
rain 30 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY...Mostly clear. Hot. Lows in the
mid 70s. Highs around 100.
$$
TXZ190-092045-
Blanco-
Including the city of Blanco
232 AM CDT Tue Aug 9 2022
.TODAY...Partly cloudy this morning, then mostly sunny with a
slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs
in the upper 90s. South winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southeast
with gusts up to 20 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds 5 to
10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly cloudy with
a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Highs in the upper 90s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
east with gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph, becoming south after midnight.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Southwest
winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of
rain 30 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Partly cloudy with a slight chance
of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the
mid 90s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower
70s. Highs in the upper 90s.
$$
TXZ172-092045-
Burnet-
Including the city of Burnet
232 AM CDT Tue Aug 9 2022
.TODAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms this afternoon. Hot with highs around 100. South
winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southeast 10 to 15 mph this
afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds 10 to
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly cloudy with
a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in
the upper 90s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming east with
gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming south after midnight.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. West winds
5 to 10 mph, becoming northeast in the afternoon. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Chance of
rain 30 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Mostly clear. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the
mid 90s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid
70s. Highs in the upper 90s.
$$
TXZ208-092045-
Caldwell-
Including the city of Lockhart
232 AM CDT Tue Aug 9 2022
.TODAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms this afternoon. Hot with highs around 100. South
winds around 5 mph, increasing to southeast 10 to 15 mph this
afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly cloudy with
a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Hot with highs around 100. South winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
southeast with gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph, becoming south after midnight.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 90s. Southwest winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Chance of
rain 40 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 90s. Chance of
rain 30 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning. Highs in the upper 90s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Mostly clear. Hot. Lows in the mid
70s. Highs around 100.
$$
TXZ206-092045-
Comal-
Including the city of New Braunfels
232 AM CDT Tue Aug 9 2022
.TODAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the upper 90s. South winds
10 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds 10 to
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly cloudy with
a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Highs in the upper 90s. South winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming east
10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph, becoming south after midnight.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Southwest
winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming east with gusts up to 20 mph in the
afternoon. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Chance of
rain 40 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Chance of
rain 30 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 90s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
Highs in the upper 90s.
$$
TXZ224-092045-
De Witt-
Including the city of Cuero
232 AM CDT Tue Aug 9 2022
.TODAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the upper 90s. Southeast
winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Humid with lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 10 to
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 90s. Southeast
winds 10 to 15 mph. Highest heat index readings up to 105.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Southwest winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming east 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Chance of
rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of
rain 50 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 70s. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Mostly clear. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the
upper 90s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. Highest heat
index readings up to 105.
$$
TXZ228-092045-
Dimmit-
Including the city of Carrizo Springs
232 AM CDT Tue Aug 9 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms this afternoon. Hot with highs around 101.
Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 102. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. Southeast
winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly cloudy with
a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Hot with highs around 100. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 70s.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the upper 90s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 70s.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 90s. Chance of
rain 30 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly clear. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows
in the upper 70s.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly
sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Hot with
highs around 100.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Mostly clear. Hot. Lows in the upper
70s. Highs around 100.
$$
TXZ184-092045-
Edwards-
Including the city of Rocksprings
232 AM CDT Tue Aug 9 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny this morning, then partly cloudy with a
slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs
in the upper 90s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly cloudy with
a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Highs in the mid 90s. South winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming east with
gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of
showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower
90s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. A
slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower
70s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly cloudy with
a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in
the lower 90s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Mostly clear. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the
mid 90s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
Highs in the mid 90s.
$$
TXZ209-092045-
Fayette-
Including the city of La Grange
232 AM CDT Tue Aug 9 2022
.TODAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms this afternoon. Hot with highs around 100. South
winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly
clear. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly cloudy with
a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Hot with
highs around 100. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southeast
in the afternoon. Chance of rain 40 percent. Highest heat index
readings up to 105.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Southwest
winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Chance of
rain 40 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Chance of
rain 30 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid
70s. Highs around 100.
$$
TXZ219-092045-
Frio-
Including the city of Pearsall
232 AM CDT Tue Aug 9 2022
.TODAY...Partly cloudy this morning, then mostly sunny with a
slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Hot
with highs around 101. Southeast winds around 5 mph, increasing
to 10 to 15 mph this afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 101. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. Southeast
winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Hot with highs around 100. East winds 5 to
10 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 70s.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the upper 90s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 90s. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly
sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Hot with
highs around 100.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Mostly clear. Hot. Lows in the mid
70s. Highs around 100.
$$
TXZ188-092045-
Gillespie-
Including the city of Fredericksburg
232 AM CDT Tue Aug 9 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. South winds
5 to 10 mph, becoming southeast 10 to 15 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. South winds 10 to
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly cloudy with
a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in
the mid 90s. South winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming east in the
afternoon. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming south with gusts up to 20 mph after midnight.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Southwest
winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 70s.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of
rain 30 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. A
slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower
70s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then partly cloudy with a chance of
showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower
90s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower
70s. Highs in the mid 90s.
$$
TXZ223-092045-
Gonzales-
Including the city of Gonzales
232 AM CDT Tue Aug 9 2022
.TODAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the upper 90s. Southeast
winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph, becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly cloudy with
a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Highs in the upper 90s. South winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
southeast 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 10 to
15 mph, becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 90s. Southwest winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Chance of
rain 40 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Chance of
rain 40 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 90s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
Highs in the upper 90s.
$$
TXZ207-092045-
Guadalupe-
Including the city of Seguin
232 AM CDT Tue Aug 9 2022
.TODAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the upper 90s. South winds
around 5 mph, increasing to southeast 10 to 15 mph this
afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly
clear. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts
up to 25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly cloudy with
a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Highs in the upper 90s. South winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
southeast with gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds around
10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph, becoming south after midnight.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 90s. Southwest winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Chance of
rain 40 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Chance of
rain 30 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 90s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Mostly clear. Hot. Lows in the mid
70s. Highs around 100.
$$
TXZ191-092045-
Hays-
Including the city of San Marcos
232 AM CDT Tue Aug 9 2022
.TODAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the upper 90s. South winds
10 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds 10 to
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly cloudy with
a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Highs in the upper 90s. South winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming east
with gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph, becoming south after midnight.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Southwest
winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Chance of
rain 30 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Chance of
rain 30 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY...Mostly clear. Highs in the upper 90s.
Lows in the lower 70s.
$$
TXZ222-092045-
Karnes-
Including the city of Karnes City
232 AM CDT Tue Aug 9 2022
.TODAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the upper 90s. Southeast
winds around 5 mph, increasing to 10 to 15 mph this afternoon.
Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph, diminishing to around 5 mph after midnight.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly cloudy with
a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Highs in the upper 90s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 90s. South winds around
5 mph, becoming east with gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Chance of rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Chance of
rain 40 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Chance of
rain 40 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Mostly clear. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the
upper 90s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 90s.
$$
TXZ189-092045-
Kendall-
Including the city of Boerne
232 AM CDT Tue Aug 9 2022
.TODAY...Partly cloudy this morning, then mostly sunny with a
slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs
in the mid 90s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. South winds 5 to
10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly cloudy with
a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Highs in the mid 90s. South winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming east with
gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming south after midnight.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Southwest
winds around 5 mph, becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of
rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of
rain 30 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of
rain 30 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 90s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
Highs in the mid 90s.
$$
TXZ186-092045-
Kerr-
Including the city of Kerrville
232 AM CDT Tue Aug 9 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. South winds
10 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. South winds 10 to
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly cloudy with
a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Highs in the mid 90s. South winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming east
10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming south after midnight.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. South
winds around 5 mph, becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of
rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows around 70.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then partly cloudy with a chance of
showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower
90s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly clear. Lows around 70.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
Highs in the mid 90s.
$$
TXZ202-092045-
Kinney-
Including the city of Brackettville
232 AM CDT Tue Aug 9 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 100. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny in the morning, then becoming partly
cloudy. Hot with highs around 100. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Partly cloudy with a chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the mid
90s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly clear. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows
in the mid 70s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then partly cloudy with a chance of
showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s.
Chance of rain 30 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Mostly clear. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the
upper 90s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
Highs in the upper 90s.
$$
TXZ225-092045-
Lavaca-
Including the city of Hallettsville
232 AM CDT Tue Aug 9 2022
.TODAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the upper 90s. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph this afternoon.
Chance of rain 20 percent. Highest heat index readings up to 106.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph, becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly cloudy with
a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in
the upper 90s. South winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southeast 10 to
15 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 40 percent. Highest heat
index readings up to 105.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 10 to
15 mph, becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Southwest
winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming east 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Chance of
rain 50 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 70s. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Mostly clear. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the
upper 90s. Highest heat index readings up to 105.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
Highs in the upper 90s. Highest heat index readings up to 105.
$$
TXZ194-092045-
Lee-
Including the city of Giddings
232 AM CDT Tue Aug 9 2022
.TODAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms this afternoon. Hot with highs around 100. South
winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds 10 to
15 mph, diminishing to around 5 mph after midnight.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 90s. Southwest winds around
5 mph, becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. Lows in the mid 70s.
Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming south after midnight.
Chance of rain 30 percent.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 90s. Southwest
winds around 5 mph, becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of
rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. Lows in the mid 70s. Chance
of rain 30 percent.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Chance of
rain 40 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Partly cloudy with a slight chance
of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the
upper 90s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY...Mostly clear. Hot. Lows in the
mid 70s. Highs around 100.
$$
TXZ171-092045-
Llano-
Including the city of Llano
232 AM CDT Tue Aug 9 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the upper 90s. South winds
5 to 10 mph, becoming southeast with gusts up to 20 mph this
afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds
5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly cloudy with
a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in
the upper 90s. Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming east with
gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. East winds 5 to 10 mph,
becoming south with gusts up to 20 mph after midnight.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. West winds
around 5 mph, becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Chance of rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 70s.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. A
slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly cloudy with
a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Highs in the mid 90s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the
mid 70s. Highs in the upper 90s.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s.
$$
TXZ217-092045-
Maverick-
Including the city of Eagle Pass
232 AM CDT Tue Aug 9 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 101. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 101. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 90s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Chance of rain 30 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Partly cloudy with a chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 70s. Highs in the
upper 90s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 70s.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 90s. Chance of
rain 30 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear with a slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly
sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Hot with
highs around 100.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Mostly clear. Hot. Lows in the mid
70s. Highs around 100.
$$
TXZ204-092045-
Medina-
Including the city of Hondo
232 AM CDT Tue Aug 9 2022
.TODAY...Partly cloudy this morning, then mostly sunny with a
slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Hot
with highs around 100. Southeast winds around 5 mph, increasing
to 10 to 15 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Hot with highs around 100.
Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 90s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Chance of rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 90s. Chance of
rain 30 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly clear. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows
in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly
sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the
upper 90s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Mostly clear. Hot. Lows in the mid
70s. Highs around 100.
$$
TXZ185-092045-
Real-
Including the city of Leakey
232 AM CDT Tue Aug 9 2022
.TODAY...Partly cloudy this morning, then mostly sunny with a
slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs
in the upper 90s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly cloudy with
a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Highs in the mid 90s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Southeast
winds around 5 mph, becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. A
slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower
70s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly cloudy with
a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in
the lower 90s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly clear. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows
in the lower 70s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly cloudy with a
slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Highs in the mid 90s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
Highs in the mid 90s.
$$
TXZ203-092045-
Uvalde-
Including the city of Uvalde
232 AM CDT Tue Aug 9 2022
.TODAY...Partly cloudy this morning, then becoming mostly sunny.
Hot with highs around 100. Southeast winds around 5 mph,
increasing to 10 to 15 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny in the morning, then becoming partly
cloudy. Hot with highs around 100. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then partly
cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after
midnight. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph with
gusts up to 20 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 90s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Chance of rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Partly cloudy with a chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the mid
90s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 90s. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Mostly clear. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the
upper 90s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
Highs in the upper 90s.
$$
TXZ173-092045-
Williamson-
Including the city of Georgetown
232 AM CDT Tue Aug 9 2022
.TODAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms this afternoon. Hot with highs around 100. South
winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly
clear. Lows in the upper 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 90s. Southwest winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming east with gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Chance of rain 30 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. Lows in the upper 70s.
Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming south after midnight.
Chance of rain 30 percent.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. West winds
5 to 10 mph, becoming northeast in the afternoon. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Chance of
rain 30 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly clear. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows
in the mid 70s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny in the morning, then becoming partly
cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in
the mid 90s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the
mid 70s. Highs in the upper 90s.
.MONDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 100.
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TXZ221-092045-
Wilson-
Including the city of Floresville
232 AM CDT Tue Aug 9 2022
.TODAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the upper 90s. Southeast
winds around 5 mph, increasing to 10 to 15 mph this afternoon.
Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph, becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly cloudy with
a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Highs in the upper 90s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 10 to
15 mph, becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 90s. South winds around
5 mph, becoming east with gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Chance of rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Chance of
rain 40 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Chance of
rain 30 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Mostly clear. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the
upper 90s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
Highs in the upper 90s.
$$
TXZ218-092045-
Zavala-
Including the city of Crystal City
232 AM CDT Tue Aug 9 2022
.TODAY...Partly cloudy this morning, then becoming mostly sunny.
Hot with highs around 100. Southeast winds around 5 mph,
increasing to 10 to 15 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 100. Southeast
winds 10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. Southeast
winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 90s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Chance of rain 30 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 70s.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the upper 90s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 90s. Chance of
rain 30 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly
sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs around
100.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Mostly clear. Hot. Lows in the mid
70s. Highs around 100.
$$
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First half performance in line with the Board's expectations
LONDON, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Avast plc (LSE: AVST), together with its subsidiaries ('Avast', 'the Group', 'Avast Group', or 'the Company'), a leading global cybersecurity provider, announces its results for the six-months ended 30 June 2022.
In the first half of 2022 the Group delivered mid-single digit organic billings growth1 with a good level of profitability.
RECOMMENDED MERGER OF AVAST PLC WITH NORTONLIFELOCK INC. ('NORTON')
- On 3 August 2022, the CMA published its provisional findings from its Phase 2 investigation into the Merger and provisionally concluded that the Merger is not expected to give rise to a substantial lessening of competition in the UK. Avast continues to work with Norton and the CMA to enable the CMA's final report to be issued as soon as practicable
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
- Billings at $483.7m up 0.2% at actual rates, or 6.9% on an organic basis
- Adjusted Revenue2 at $472.0m up 0.2% at actual rates, or 2.7% on an organic basis
- Consumer Direct Revenue at $407.1m up 1.4% at actual rates, or 2.7% on an organic basis
- Adjusted EBITDA down 7.6% to $249.7m; Adjusted EBITDA margin3 at 52.9%, down 4.4 ppts, primarily driven by investment into Digital Trust Services ('DTS')
- Strong cash generation, with Unlevered Free Cash Flow of $217.1m (cash conversion4 of 83%) and Levered Free Cash Flow of $204.3m
- Adjusted fully diluted earnings per share ('EPS') down 14.1% to $0.17 (versus $0.20 at HY 2021)
- The second interim dividend in respect of 2021 paid in February 2022 of 11.2 cents per share; total dividend for 2021 of 16.0 cents per share. Declared conditional interim dividend in respect of 2022 payable in August 2022 of 4.8 cents per share
- Resilient balance sheet with $378.0m of cash and available liquidity5
- Leverage remains low, Net debt / LTM ('last twelve months') Adjusted EBITDA at 1.3x at half year
- On a statutory basis, Revenue down 0.2% due to disposal of Family Safety mobile business in 2021, Operating profit down $(54.2)m from $226.7m to $172.6m driven by higher exceptional costs of $25.3m and higher other costs of $27.8m, fully diluted EPS at $0.13 (versus $0.20 at HY 2021)
OPERATIONAL AND STRATEGIC UPDATES
Consumer Direct KPIs in the half reflect challenging global and competitive environment offset by Avast initiatives
- Average Products Per Customer6 increased 1.2% to 1.45
- Average Revenue Per Customer7 was up 2.2% to $50.54
- Number of Customers8 was down 4.4% to 15.64m
Key product initiatives in the first half of 2022
- Avast One saw the introduction of features that support making Privacy easy (Private Mode, Smart VPN, VPN Kill Switch) and provide advanced Scam Protection (Email Guardian, Scam Protection for Android), as well as Online Safety Score, to drive customer engagement
- SecureLine VPN saw the release of a beta version with the WireGuard VPN protocol, considered by many experts to be the fastest and most secure VPN protocol available
- In terms of privacy, the team is experimenting with intelligent "scan lander" web pages that quickly show users a variety of privacy-related threats they may be vulnerable to
- On SMB, Avast introduced three new product suites: Essential, Premium, and Ultimate Business Security, to simplify the buying experience, and launched USB Protection, a new service that safeguards company data by preventing employees from using unauthorised removable storage devices
Awards
- In a study performed by AV-Comparatives, Avast Secure Browser has been ranked first with a 97% block rate (a two percent increase on the previous test in January)
- Avast Business Antivirus Pro Plus was ranked 'Top Product' by AV-TEST, earning top scores on protection, performance, and usability
In March, Avast announced the withdrawal of the availability of all products from Russia and Belarus and suspended all marketing and sales operations in these countries
Avast completed the acquisition of SecureKey in April, a global provider of digital identity and authentication solutions. SecureKey complements Evernym's self-sovereign identity solutions and together they represent the foundation of Avast's DTS business
Statutory Results:
RECOMMENDED MERGER OF AVAST PLC WITH NORTONLIFELOCK INC.
On 10 August 2021, the Boards of NortonLifeLock, Inc. ("Norton") and the Company reached agreement on the terms of a recommended merger of the Company with Norton, in the form of a recommended offer by Nitro Bidco Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Norton, for the entire issued and to be issued ordinary share capital of the Company (the "Merger"). It is intended that the Merger will be affected by means of a Court-sanctioned scheme of arrangement under Part 26 of the Companies Act 2006. Further details relating to the offer by Norton is set out in the announcement made by Norton on 11 August 2021 pursuant to Rule 2.7 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers ("Code") and the scheme document published by the Company on 28 October 2021.
On 3 August 2022, the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (the "CMA") published its provisional findings that the Merger was not expected to give rise to a substantial lessening of competition in the UK and Norton and Avast published their response to the CMA's findings. As stated in that announcement, Norton intends to continue to work with the CMA and with Avast to enable the CMA's final report to be issued as soon as practicable. The statutory deadline for publication of the CMA's final report is 8 September 2022 (unless extended).
PUBLICATION
A copy of the half year report will shortly be available on the Company website at https://investors.avast.com.
ENQUIRIES
Investors and analysts:
Paul Carter and Anca Timpescu, Investor Relations
IR@avast.com
Media:
Stephanie Kane, VP PR and Corporate Communications
mediarelations@avast.com
Tavistock
+44 20 7920 3150
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This announcement contains certain forward-looking statements that are subject to the usual risk factors and uncertainties associated with the Company's business. Whilst the Company believes the expectations reflected herein to be reasonable in the light of the information available to them at this time, the actual outcome may be materially different owing to factors beyond the Company's control or within the Company's control where, for example, the Company decides on a change of plan or strategy. Accordingly, no reliance may be placed on the figures contained in such forward-looking statements.
Notes:
Throughout the Half Year Report a number of alternative performance measures are used to provide users with a clearer picture of the performance of the business. This is in line with how management monitor and manage the business day-to-day. Definitions and details are provided below. Further definitions (see 'PRESENTATION OF RESULTS AND DEFINITIONS') and reconciliations (see 'FINANCIAL REVIEW') of non-GAAP measures are included in the notes to the financial statements.
All dollar figures throughout the report are at actual currency rates unless otherwise indicated.
1 Organic growth rate excludes the impact of FX, acquisitions, business disposals and discontinued business including discontinued sales in Russia and Belarus. It excludes current period billings and revenue of acquisitions until the first anniversary of their consolidation.
2 Adjusted Revenue represents the Group's reported revenue adjusted for the Deferred Revenue Haircut Reversal. Under IFRS 3, Business Combinations, an acquirer must recognise assets acquired and liabilities assumed at fair value as of the acquisition date. The process of determining the fair value of deferred revenues acquired often results in a significant downward adjustment to the target's book value of deferred revenues. The reversal of the downward adjustment to the book value of deferred revenues of companies the Group has acquired during the periods under review is referred to as the "Deferred Revenue Haircut Reversal".
3 Adjusted EBITDA margin percentage is defined as Adjusted EBITDA divided by Adjusted Revenue.
4 Cash conversion is defined as Unlevered Free Cash Flow divided by Adjusted Cash EBITDA.
5 Total available liquidity includes cash and cash equivalents balance as at 30 June 2022 of $338.0m and revolving credit facility of $40m (not drawn at 30 June 2022).
6 APPC defined as the Consumer Direct simple average valid licences or subscriptions for the period of the last twelve months divided by the simple average number of Customers during the same period.
7 ARPC defined as the Consumer Direct revenue for the period of the last twelve months divided by the simple average number of Customers during the same period.
8 Users who have at least one valid paid Consumer Direct subscription (or licence) at the end of the period.
9 Growth rate excluding currency impact calculated by restating 2022 actual to 2021 FX rates (see "Principal exchange rates applied"). Deferred revenue is translated to USD at the date of invoice and is therefore excluded when calculating the impact of FX on revenue.
10 Growth figures exclude Discontinued Business, which includes toolbar-related search distribution business and the browser clean-up, which had previously been an important contributor to AVG's revenues, and the Google Chrome Distribution business. Together these businesses are referred to above as "Discontinued Business". The Discontinued Business does not represent a discontinued operation as defined by IFRS 5 since it either has not been disposed of but rather it is being continuously scaled down or it is considered to be neither a separate major line of business, nor geographical area of operations. In H1 2022 the Group suspended its activities in Russia and Belarus in response to the military conflict in Ukraine. These sales, which do not represent a discontinued operation as defined by IFRS 5, are also excluded from the growth figures. These sales didn't represent a separate segment or operation of the Group.
11 On April 16, 2021 the Group sold a portfolio of mobile parental controls services including location features, content filtering and screen time management to Smith Micro Software Inc ('Family Safety mobile business'). Billings and revenue until close of the transaction have been excluded in the calculation of organic growth from the baseline.
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