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LAS VEGAS (AP) — Vegas Golden Knights goalie Robin Lehner will require hip surgery and is expected to miss the upcoming season, the team said Thursday.
The 31-year-old Lehner, who will likely spend the entire 2022-23 season on long-term injured reserve, has three years remaining on a contract that carries a $5 million annual cap hit. The team said no timeline for his recovery has been determined yet.
He also also underwent shoulder surgery during the offseason.
Lehner started 44 games for the Golden Knights last season and finished 23-17-2. He has a 152–141–49 record and .917 save percentage over his NHL career. He won the William M. Jennings Trophy twice — in 2019 with the New York Islanders and in 2021 with the Golden Knights.
During the Golden Knights’ late-season run that left them out of the playoff picture for the first time since entering the league in 2017, Lehner disputed reports of both upper- and lower-body injuries during postgame media sessions.
In what turned out to be his final appearance last season on April 20, Lehner was pulled in favor of rookie Logan Thompson between the first and second periods of a 4-3 overtime victory over the Washington Capitals. It was a move then-coach Peter DeBoer said was made to spark the team and create a different vibe.
But with Vegas’ playoff hopes hanging in the balance, reports surfaced April 22 that Lehner agreed to season-ending surgery due to an undisclosed lower-body injury suffered March 8 in Philadelphia.
After missing three consecutive practices leading up to a must-win game against the San Jose Sharks on April 24, Lehner served as a backup to Thompson in the game.
Less than two weeks before he was fired, DeBoer expressed regret about how he previously described Lehner’s situation, saying he felt the 12-year veteran looked uncomfortable in net during a road trip in Canada.
With backup Laurent Brossoit’s status also uncertain after undergoing hip surgery during the offseason, the Golden Knights are left with a potential goalie tandem of Thompson and journeyman Michael Hutchinson to start the season.
Thompson, the AHL Goalie of the Year in 2019, went 10-5-3 with a .914 save percentage in 19 appearances with Vegas last season.
Hutchinson, who has had stops in Winnipeg, Florida, Colorado and Toronto, has career marks of 55-55-15 with a 2.79 GAA and .905 save percentage in 137 appearances.
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Best Shark pet vacuums
Shark is one of the best-known vacuum manufacturers. It makes quality vacuums at a range of price points, but some are better at tackling pet hair than others. Finding the right pet vacuum means you can spend less time cleaning and more time hanging with your pet.
Suction power is important in homes with pets. Weak suction just won’t get the job done when removing pet hair from floors and soft furnishings. Some Shark vacuums also come with tools specifically designed for pet hair and the extra dirt pets can track around.
What to look for in a Shark pet vacuum
Upright vs. stick
The best Shark vacuums for pet hair are either upright or stick vacuums.
- Upright: Upright vacuums are usually more powerful than stick vacuums, if only marginally, but they’re bulkier and heavier to push around. They have wider cleaning paths, so you pick up more dirt at once, as well as larger dust cups that don’t need emptying as regularly.
- Stick: Although they have their flaws, stick vacuums are lightweight and highly maneuverable. While you can use them to vacuum your whole home, they’re especially good when used with pet tools on upholstery and stairs.
Suction power
Vacuums with weak suction leave too much pet hair behind, which is frustrating and can leave you feeling like your floors are never truly clean. It’s hard to tell a vacuum’s suction power just by looking at it, but those sold as pet vacuums usually have a little more oomph than others.
Pet tools
Shark vacuums recommended for pet hair usually come with one or more pet tools. The pet power tool and pet multitool are similar. They’re both small tools with motorized brush rolls that are highly effective at lifting pet hair. The pet crevice tool removes pet hair from corners, stair edges, sofa cushions and other hard-to-reach areas.
Anti-tangle brush roll
This is designed so that hair won’t wrap around it. It’s most helpful if you have a long-haired pet, but it’s also great for avoiding hair-wrap caused by human hair, so it will come in handy even if you have short-haired animals.
HEPA filter
Some Shark vacuums have anti-allergen HEPA filters. Not only do they catch tiny particles, but they’re also fully sealed to keep them contained. Since pet dander is the leading cause of allergic response in people with pet allergies, it’s great to have this kind of filter if a household member or regular guest suffers.
Cordless
Cordless vacuums now approach the suction power of high-end corded vacuums, but they don’t always measure up. However, they’re so easy to use that you might end up vacuuming daily with a cordless vacuum versus once or twice a week with a corded model, which may even things out.
Best Shark upright vacuums for pet hair
Shark NV752 Rotator Powered Lift-Away TruePet Upright Vacuum
Thanks to the self-cleaning pet power brush, this vacuum easily removes pet hair and trodden-in dirt from rugs, carpets and upholstery. What’s more, its fully-sealed anti-allergen HEPA filter removes pet dander from the environment, which is great if anyone with pet allergies comes to visit. Sold by Amazon
Shark AZ2002 Vertex Powered Lift-Away Upright Vacuum
The powerful suction makes this vacuum great at picking up pet hair, and the anti-tangle brush roll doesn’t get clogged up. The pet power brush is especially useful for upholstery and areas where pets like to hang out. Sold by Amazon
Shark ZU62 Navigator Zero-M Pet Pro Upright Vacuum
With impressive deep-cleaning powers, this vacuum is excellent at removing pet hair from rugs and works exceptionally on hard floors. The anti-hair wrap brush roll and the HEPA filter make this a great choice for homes with pets. Sold by Amazon
Shark NV501 Rotator Professional Lift-Away Upright Vacuum
If your pets spend a lot of time on couches and armchairs, you’ll appreciate the wide upholstery tool to get rid of hair they leave behind. The HEPA filter seals pet dander away to reduce the allergens around your home. Sold by Amazon
Best Shark stick vacuums for pet hair
Shark IZ682H Vertex Pro Cordless Stick Vacuum
One of Shark’s most powerful stick vacuums with incredible suction power and a 120-minute run time over two batteries, this is a perfect choice of pet vacuum. The pet multitool is excellent for removing pet hair, and the self-cleaning brush roll doesn’t get tangled with hair. Sold by Amazon
Shark IX141 Pet Cordless Stick Vacuum
This cordless vacuum is a breeze to use and runs for 40 minutes between charges. It has impressive hypervelocity suction for those extra-hairy areas and comes with a pet multitool that’s great for upholstery and pet beds. Sold by Amazon
Shark IZ163H Pet Plus Cordless Stick Vacuum
The brush roll with PowerFins works deep into the carpet pile to remove the most pet hair possible, while its anti-tangle properties keep it from getting wrapped in hair. It comes with a pet multitool and has an anti-allergen complete seal HEPA filter. Sold by Amazon
Shark HV322 Rocket Pet Plus Corded Stick Vacuum
While the corded design is less convenient than cordless stick vacuums, it gives you more impressive suction at a lower price. This model includes a pet crevice tool and a pet multitool to tackle pet hair all over the home. Sold by Amazon
Shark HS152AMZ Corded Stick Vacuum Ultralight Pet Plus
This extremely light stick vacuum weighs less than 3 pounds, but it still provides excellent suction and easily picks up pet hair. The pet multitool and crevice tool help clean up pet hair from awkward areas or deep in the carpet pile. Sold by Amazon
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Report: Informant Tipped Off FBI on Where Trump Documents Were at Mar-a-Lago Before Raid
Two anonymous senior government sources have revealed that the FBI raid on former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence on Monday was based on a tip from a confidential informant who informed Federal Agents where to find government documents alleged to be in Trump’s possession, according to a news report.
The Biden administration officials, described as having first-hand knowledge of the FBI’s decision-making process, said the raid was intentionally performed while the former president was away from Mar-a-Lago, according to Newsweek.
According to Newsweek, the FBI’s top brass in Washington and the regional field office in Miami, Florida, “were focused on the former president’s scheduled return to Florida from his residences in New York and New Jersey.”
“They were seeking to avoid any media circus,” said an unnamed senior intelligence official, according to Newsweek. “So even though everything made sense bureaucratically and the FBI feared that the documents might be destroyed, they also created the very firestorm they sought to avoid, in ignoring the fallout.”
Trump is widely known to summer at his Bedminster, New Jersey, property. A New York Times report from 2017 noted that the Trump National Club in the Garden State was sometimes referred to as the “Summer White House.”
According to the Newsweek report, the FBI in Miami and Washington made the decision to time the raid in Trump’s absence to prevent Trump from using the actions as a photo-op or attempting to interfere with their search.
The bureau’s plans to conduct an operation under the radar failed however and instead provoked a massive response from Republican lawmakers and Trump voters alike.
“What a spectacular backfire,” one Justice official reportedly told Newsweek.
“I know that there is much speculation out there that this is political persecution, but it is really the best and the worst of the bureaucracy in action,” the official said.
“They wanted to punctuate the fact that this was a routine law enforcement action, stripped of any political overtones, and yet [they] got exactly the opposite.”
On Monday at about 9 a.m. Eastern time, armed with a signed, sealed warrant from Judge Bruce Reinhard of the U.S. District Court’s Southern Florida District, approximately two dozen federal agents and technicians arrived at the Mar-a-Lago club and entered the former president’s private residence on the grounds.
Christina Bobb, a Trump attorney told Real America’s Voice that the FBI agents on site did not allow her to observe the search.
President Donald Trump’s attorney @Christina_Bobb tells @SteveGruberShow: The FBI claimed to be looking for Presidential records and classified information. The irony is that President Trump was free unclassify documents at his leisure while in office. pic.twitter.com/G1G0rsexog
— Real America’s Voice (RAV) (@RealAmVoice) August 10, 2022
Bobb told host Steve Gruber that she arrived at about 10 a.m. and that FBI agents didn’t leave the property until “about 6:30- 7 o’clock at night, so it was maybe a 10-hour day for them.”
When asked about the FBI’s refusal to allow her to observe she explained, “Well, I was told that under Florida law, or you know, whatever law they were following, that I do not have the right to watch their investigation. So I had to stand aside.”
“And I mean, I could see them coming and going and, you know, kind of figure out what they were doing and what areas they were searching. And every once in a while I would try to get an update. But as far as like actually watching where they were searching and looking into, you know, the storage facility and all of that, I was not allowed to watch that.”
Gruber asked Bobb if she had been allowed to see the search warrant. Bobb said that after she arrived at the scene and announced herself as legal representation for President Trump and asked to see the warrant, she was at first refused by the FBI.
She told Gruber, “initially they refused and said you know, ‘we don’t have to show it to you,’ and there was a little bit of an exchange about whether it was appropriate to withhold the warrant when you’re searching the residence of a former president who’s likely to be a nominee in the next election.”
Bobb described the warrant as “very, I would say, thin” and said the supporting documentation of “probable cause” was sealed by the court.
“We don’t know what the probable cause is, why they were allowed to search, but they did,” she said.
She said she was told the agents were searching for material that should not have been on the property under the Presidential Records Act as well as “classified information that they think should not have been removed from the White House.”
“I don’t believe there was any down there,” she said, referring to classified material. “We had done a search of it before and didn’t find anything noteworthy.
“Yet, I’m sure that they’re claiming that there was something, you know, terribly egregious, that’s a grave matter of national security,” she said, with obvious sarcasm. “But we’ll find out.”
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes will start the Kansas City Chiefs’ preseason opener in Chicago on Saturday, bucking a trend across the NFL of coaches sitting their starting quarterbacks for the first of their three exhibition games.
Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Thursday he would stick to his usual routine of having each of the four quarterbacks in camp play for a quarter of the preseason opener. And while he acknowledged the number of snaps could change based on the way the game is going, Reid thinks it’s important for everybody — stars and backups alike — to get onto the field.
“I think it’s good to get the juices going, get yourself out there, even if it’s a limited amount of plays,” Reid said after the Chiefs wrapped up Thursday’s practice at Missouri Western State University.
“I’m not saying it’s wrong what others are doing,” Reid said. “That’s just where I’m at.”
The Raiders sat Derek Carr and the Jaguars played without Trevor Lawrence in last week’s Hall of Fame Game, though that’s typical given the game occurs a week earlier than the rest of the preseason openers. But plenty of teams are choosing to sit their starting quarterbacks this week, too, rather than risk an injury by subjecting them to unnecessary hits.
The Patriots planned to sit Mac Jones for their preseason opener against the Giants on Thursday night, when the Ravens were expected to have Lamar Jackson wearing a headset rather than a helmet for their game against the Titans.
Others sitting out include the Cowboys’ Dak Prescott, Bills starter Josh Allen and the Buccaneers’ Tom Brady, who is beginning an 11-day absence to deal with “personal things.” Aaron Rodgers also is unlikely to play for the Packers given that the four-time and reigning league MVP has not played in a preseason game for Green Bay since 2018.
“I like to get in there and get hit like, on time,” said Mahomes, who has played the preseason opener every season but 2020, when there wasn’t any because of the pandemic. “Once you get hit one time, you see what it is. Then you’re good to go.”
Mahomes threw only two passes in last year’s preseason opener against San Francisco before giving way to backup Chad Henne and the rest of the Kansas City quarterbacks. Mahomes had more extensive time in the second and third games.
When there was a four-game preseason schedule, he usually played the first three before sitting out the finale.
“It’ll be good this time to get in there with the new group of receivers we have, all the new running backs, and show how we do it in the game,” Mahomes said. “We’re doing it here in practice but we want to show how we do it in the game.”
Reid said his quarterbacks will be accompanied by their respective line on the depth chart, meaning Mahomes will play with the starting offense before Henne takes over with the backups. Shane Buechele and Dustin Crum will finish things out.
“It’s definitely about getting into rhythm. It’s getting into the game, seeing how the clock is running — everything in the game speeds up,” Mahomes explained. “So the guys need to think, execute, show off their talent. It’s going to be important to be in the game and see how all these guys do.”
As much as Mahomes wants to see how new wide receivers JuJu Smith-Schuster, Marquez Valdes-Scantling and second-round pick Skyy Moore fare on Saturday, most of the attention will be on the revamped defense.
First-round pick Trent McDuffie is expected to start at cornerback along with Justin Reid, who arrived from Houston in free agency. The Chiefs also expect to give plenty of work to another first-round pick, defensive end George Karlaftis, along with rookie defensive backs Joshua Williams, Jaylen Watson and Bryan Cook.
“It’s bare-bones football,” Justin Reid said, when asked what to expect when the playbook is condensed and the game plan largely nonexistent. “We know what you’re going to do. You know what we’re going to do. Let’s line up and do it. It’s a test of wills. This is about giving guys a chance to show what they got.”
NOTES: DE Frank Clark missed practice with an illness. DB Zayne Anderson (shoulder), WR Greg Jennings and OT Lucas Niang (knee) also remained out. WR Omar Bayless left early when his lower back tightened up. … TE Jody Fortson returned after hurting his quad earlier in camp. The plan is to slowly get him up to speed. … Andy Reid said he’s looking forward to getting DT Danny Shelton in camp after the Chiefs agreed to a contract with him this week. The 345-pound Shelton has not been added to the official roster yet. “I think we’ll get a lot out of him,” Reid said. “He’s a big guy. There’ll be a lot of him here.”
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — Former NFL running back Marshawn Lynch was asleep and smelled of alcohol when Las Vegas police found him in his damaged sports car and arrested him on suspicion of driving while intoxicated, according to an arrest report made public Thursday.
Lynch’s attorneys, David Chesnoff and Richard Schonfeld, responded in a statement that Lynch’s car “was safely parked and not in operation” when police arrived early Tuesday and a driving while intoxicated charge won’t stick.
“Marshawn was not pulled over for a DUI,” the statement said. “We are confident that when all evidence is presented, this will not be a DUI under Nevada law.”
The arresting officer, Kevin Barker, reported that Lynch’s black 2020 Shelby GT500 was “undriveable,” with one missing front wheel and the rear driver’s side and front passenger wheels badly damaged.
The arrest report said investigators found markings suggesting the vehicle “hit sidewalk areas” before stopping in an industrial section of downtown Las Vegas not far from Main Street.
“The driver was asleep behind the wheel with the driver’s door open leaning back in the seat,” the report said, “with bloodshot, watery eyes and had one shoe on and one shoe off.”
The 7:30 a.m. Tuesday arrest came the morning after the Seattle Seahawks — the team for which Lynch played most of his 12 NFL seasons — announced that Lynch had been hired as a broadcast special correspondent.
Lynch also played for the Buffalo Bills and Oakland Raiders.
The arrest report said Lynch, 36, was uncooperative with officers and fell asleep several times during questioning. Jail officers “had to use a restraint chair to force a blood draw” after a judge issued a warrant, the report said.
Lynch was later released from Las Vegas City Jail pending a Dec. 7 court date in Las Vegas Municipal Court.
Results of his blood test were not immediately made public. Nevada law bans driving with a blood-alcohol level of 0.08% or more.
Court records show that Lynch entered a no-contest plea to a misdemeanor vehicle parking charge and fined $750 in April in a case that saw charges of failing to report or remain at the scene of an accident dismissed.
Schonfeld, who represented Lynch in that case, declined Thursday to comment about it.
Lynch’s attorneys said in their statement that he “appreciates and is thankful for everyone’s concern and support.”
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SAN ANTONIO — Glenn Tobin said it was the smell of burning charcoal that gave it away.
The driver for the city's Solid Waste division said when he looked up and out of his truck "I was looking out back in the mirror and I could see the smoke billowing out of the top of the truck."
Tobin said his training kicked in and he drove to the closest, most isolated spot he could find near Babcock and Huebner.
"They always tell us make sure you go to a safe place," Tobin said, adding "I had to clear out of the neighborhood because you don't want to catch somebody's house on fire and and a truck costs $400,000 and I don't want to lose a $400,000 truck!"
Tobin said as a co-worker called the fire department for help, he dumped the burning load of garbage in a wide expanse of parking lot.
As he began to inspect the load, Tobin said he was surprised to find that someone put a BBQ grill with live coals in the trash.
Tobin, who has worked for the city four years, said he has never had an experience like this. Tobin said they are trained on how to react to dangerous situations and he is glad he did the right thing. Tobin said many people who grill don't realize that coals that may look dead will sometimes come back to life when they are dumped into the collection truck and exposed to air as they fly into the hopper.
"Once we dump it, it gets the air again and re-ignites," Tobin said.
Firefighters arrived quickly and blasted the burning pile of garbage with water and Tobin said once everyone was sure that the fire was really out, they were able to clean up the mess and go back to work.
Solid Waste Manager Ricardo Masters said with football season approaching, he is concerned that the scenario may play out more often.
"Football season is coming up and a lot of San Antonians love our football and we know we are going to be barbecuing. The main thing you want to do is once the charcoal is starting to cool down, water that down or let it burn all out until it is down to ashes. Don't throw it in the garbage can," Masters said.
Masters said their second biggest threat comes from people putting lithium batteries in with the rest of their trash.
"With lithium batteries, if you dispose of them in a garbage can, they get crushed and they can ignite with aluminum foil or other metals and that can cause a fire in the truck," Masters said.
"We have locations where you can safely dispose of lithium batteries at our Household Hazardous Waste collection facilities," Masters said, pointing out it is a free service.
"When we lose a $400,000 truck, it costs the citizens money and it also delays service to our customers," Masters said, adding that he considers Tobin a hero for acting quickly to prevent a huge loss when he was confronted with a frightening scenario.
"We don't want injuries to our employees and we don't want hazardous material out in the public, so Glenn did a great job of finding a great location to dump the material and put the fire out," Masters said.
Tobin said it is easy to call 311 and get advice about how to safely dispose of different kinds of waste.
"Batteries. Paint. Aerosol spray cans," Tobin said, adding "Anything that has the little fire symbol on the can? Don't throw it away. Take it to a hazmat area and dump it in a safe zone."
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Megan Thee Stallion is releasing her latest studio album tonight (Aug. 11), according to a tweet from the artist. Titled Traumazine, the project will feature a number of special guests, including Dua Lipa, Key Glock, Rico Nasty, Latto, Pooh Shiesty, and Jhené Aiko. She shared the news that the album was done last month in an Instagram Story. “So happy abt my album. It’s finished. It’s for the hotties. It’s honest. It’s me. It’s real,” she wrote.
So far, Megan has released “Sweetest Pie” (feat. Dua Lipa), “Pressurelicious” (feat. Future)” and “Plan B” from the album, which is the follow-up to her 2020 debut, Good News.
Megan Thee Stallion Traumazine track listing:
1. “NDA”
2. “Ungrateful” feat. Key Glock
3. “Not Nice”
4. “Budget” feat. Latto
5. “Her”
6. “Gift & A Curse”
7. “Ms. Nasty”
8. “Who Me” feat. Pooh Shiesty
9. “Red Wine”
10. “Scary” feat. Rico Nasty
11. “Anxiety”
12. “Flip Flop”
13. “Consistency” feat. Jhene Aiko
14. “Star” feat. Lucky Daye
15. “Pressurelicious” feat. Future
16. “Plan B”
17. “Southside Royalty Freestyle” feat. Sauce Walka, Big Pokey & Lil Keke
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WFO BROWNSVILLE Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Thursday, August 11, 2022
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
714 PM CDT Thu Aug 11 2022
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHWESTERN HIDALGO COUNTY
WILL EXPIRE AT 715 PM CDT...
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However gusty
winds and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
Brownsville.
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COVID-19 mRNA vaccines are safe to use in pregnancy and pregnant women experienced lower rates of health events post vaccination than similarly aged, non-pregnant vaccinated people, suggests a large Canadian study published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases journal.
The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately affected pregnant women, who are at higher risk of severe COVID-19 disease compared with similarly aged non-pregnant individuals. COVID-19 vaccines were recommended for use in pregnancy in many countries early on in vaccine deployment, based on established prior safety of inactivated vaccines in pregnancy and reassuring data from the small number of pregnancies occurring during pre-authorization vaccine trials.
This study is one of the first to look at vaccine side effects in a group of vaccinated pregnant women at the same time as both an unvaccinated pregnant group and a vaccinated non-pregnant group to enable comparisons between the three.
In the early stages of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout there was low vaccine uptake among pregnant people due to concerns about data availability and vaccine safety. There still is lower than average uptake among non-pregnant women of reproductive age. Large, observational studies like ours are crucial for proper understanding of the rates of adverse health events in pregnant women after different doses of COVID-19 vaccination. This information should be used to inform pregnant women about the side effects they may experience in the week following vaccination."
Dr Manish Sadarangani from the British Columbia Children's Hospital Research Institute and first author on the study
This new study, from The Canadian National Vaccine Safety (CANVAS) Network, looked at data from participants across seven Canadian provinces and territories between December 2020 and November 2021. All vaccinated participants were asked to self-report any health events during the seven days following each dose of COVID-19 vaccine. The unvaccinated pregnant control group was asked to record any health problems over the seven days before they filled out the survey. In total, 191,360 women aged 15-49 years with known pregnancy status completed the first dose survey and 94,937 completed the second dose survey.
A 'significant health event' was defined as a new or worse health event which was enough to cause the participant to miss school/work, require medical consultation and/or prevent daily activities in the previous seven days. 'Serious health event' was defined as any event resulting in an emergency department visit and/or hospitalization in the previous seven days.
The researchers found that 4.0% (226/5,597) of mRNA-vaccinated pregnant females reported a significant health event within seven days after dose one of an mRNA vaccine, and 7.3% (227/3,108) after dose two. The most common significant health events after dose two in pregnant females were a general feeling of being unwell, headache/migraine, and respiratory tract infection.
In comparison, 3.2% (11/339) of pregnant unvaccinated participants reported similar events in the seven days prior to survey completion. In the vaccinated non-pregnant control group, 6.3% (10,950/174,765) reported a significant health event in the week after dose one and 11.3% (10,254/91,131) after dose two. Serious health events were rare in all groups (fewer than 1%) and occurred at similar rates in vaccinated pregnant individuals, vaccinated non-pregnant people and unvaccinated controls after dose one and dose two.
Miscarriage/stillbirth was the most frequently reported adverse pregnancy outcome with no significant difference between the rates in vaccinated and unvaccinated women; 2.1% (7/339) of unvaccinated pregnant women and 1.5% (83/5,597) of vaccinated pregnant women experienced a miscarriage or stillbirth within seven days after dose one of any mRNA vaccine.
"The lower rate of significant health events amongst vaccinated pregnant people, compared with vaccinated non-pregnant individuals, is unexpected and requires more research. Previous studies on other vaccines in pregnant women have mostly reported no significant differences in health events between pregnant and non-pregnant women or have found higher rates in pregnancy. Further studies of non-COVID-19 mRNA vaccines are required to identify if the reduced side effects observed in pregnant people in this study is a feature of the mRNA vaccine platform, or of these specific vaccines." says Dr Julie Bettinger, senior author on this paper and also from the British Columbia Children's Hospital Research Institute.
The authors caution that most participants who reported ethnicity in this study were white and these data may therefore not be fully generalizable to other populations. Additionally, this study focused on health events occurring within the first seven days following vaccination and so cannot conclude anything about longer term reactions. However, longer-term follow-up of this cohort is ongoing. A further limitation of this study is that data are based on self-reports from study participants, without verification by medical records.
Writing in a linked comment, Dr Sascha Ellington and Dr Christine Olson from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the USA (who were not involved in the study) note, "These findings are consistent with and add to the growing body of evidence that COVID-19 mRNA vaccines are safe during pregnancy. […] COVID-19 vaccination among pregnant people continues to be lower than among non-pregnant females of reproductive age. Given the risks of significant illness and adverse pregnancy outcomes, it is imperative that we continue to collect and disseminate data on the safety and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccination in pregnancy and to encourage healthcare providers to promote vaccination during all trimesters of pregnancy."
Source:
Journal reference:
Sadarangani, M., et al. (2022) Safety of COVID-19 vaccines in pregnancy: a Canadian National Vaccine Safety (CANVAS) network cohort study. The Lancet Infectious Diseases. doi.org/10.1016/S1473-3099(22)00426-1. | https://www.news-medical.net/news/20220811/Large-Canadian-study-suggests-COVID-19-mRNA-vaccines-are-safe-to-use-in-pregnancy.aspx | 2022-08-12T01:10:55Z | https://www.news-medical.net/news/20220811/Large-Canadian-study-suggests-COVID-19-mRNA-vaccines-are-safe-to-use-in-pregnancy.aspx | true |
Guaranteed to get your spidey senses tingling: PETER HOSKIN reviews Marvel's Spider-Man and Two Point Campus
Marvel’s Spider-Man (PC, PlayStation, £49.99)
Verdict: King of the swingers
I’m swinging in the rain. Just swinging in the rain. What a glorious feeling...
Sorry, didn’t see you there. I was too busy, well, swinging. Or, to be more precise, web-swinging as Spider-Man through the urban canyons of New York City. It really is a glorious feeling.
I’m doing this because of a recent(ish) change of policy at Sony. They used to be very guarded about their ‘PlayStation exclusives’ — which is to say, games that could only be played on PlayStations and not any other console.
But now, for some of their biggest exclusives, they’ve started releasing them on PCs a few years later. There have been some great ones so far: Horizon Zero Dawn, Death Stranding, God of War...
....and now, this week, Marvel’s Spider-Man from 2018. With all the original expansions and newly prettified for desktop gamers. It is, I think, the greatest of the lot.
I’m swinging in the rain. Just swinging in the rain. What a glorious feeling...
Sorry, didn’t see you there. I was too busy, well, swinging. Or, to be more precise, web-swinging as Spider-Man through the urban canyons of New York City. It really is a glorious feeling
This is partly because of its blockbusting scale. Even the Marvel Cinematic Universe struggles to compete with this grand comic-book story, told across about 20 hours, and full of both spectacle and (brilliantly voice-acted) character work.
It’s also because of how the game looks. Without the enhancements for PC, Marvel’s Spider-Man was a stunner. With them, it’s, er, splendiferous. Its version of Manhattan Island is a crystalline complex of light rays and reflections that sometimes had me gawping rather than gaming.
But I was soon back to gaming, thanks to that swinging mechanic. Press a button to send Spider-Man Tarzanning through the air, release it to have him drop. Up, down, up, down, with a few embellishments along the way. It’s a masterpiece of momentum, and it never gets boring.
Even when Marvel’s Spider-Man threatens to be like other games — sending you to some part of the city, so that you can beat up some goons, so that you can upgrade your skills — there’s always its amazing take on simply getting around. Whoosh! And, indeed, whee!
Two Point Campus (PlayStation, Xbox, PC, Switch, £34.99 or included with Xbox Game Pass)
Verdict: Graduates with honours
I suppose there was a time in my life, during the horror of my finals exams, when I wanted to tear a university down.
But, proving that we all have the capacity to change, I’ve spent much of the past week building a university up. Several universities, in fact.
That’s because I’ve been playing Two Point Campus, the new game from the delightful people who brought us Two Point Hospital. Both are management simulations, which is one of the most misleadingly anodyne names in all gaming. As people who grew up playing Theme Park in 1990s will tell you, managing things can be tremendously fun.
I suppose there was a time in my life, during the horror of my finals exams, when I wanted to tear a university down
But, proving that we all have the capacity to change, I’ve spent much of the past week building a university up. Several universities, in fact
And Two Point Campus certainly is fun, not least for its gameplay. If you’ve played a management sim before, then you’ll know what to expect: you lay out the rooms and furniture of a university; hire teachers to do the teaching, janitors to do the maintenance; then try to keep everyone happy — especially the students — while making some money along the way.
But Two Point Campus does all this so adroitly that it makes a decades-old formula feel fresh. It strikes a very fine balance between allowing you to calmly lay out the faculty of your dreams and — quick! quick! — putting pressure on you to address some new emergency.
It’s also fun because, well, it’s fun. Like its ward-based forbear, Two Point Campus has a colourful look and a lightly sardonic sense of humour. Your establishment’s tannoy will blurt out advice like: ‘Students are reminded to set reminders.’ And rather than a redbrick, you’re more likely to be setting up a castle-like school for knights, with classes in jousting.
This makes your university a joy to zoom in on, to get a closer look at its cartoon weirdos, with names like Dennis Gutterflake and Synapse Periwinkle, as they handle rayguns in science class or flirt near the statue of love. Just don’t mention the tuition fees. | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-11104473/PETER-HOSKIN-reviews-Marvels-Spider-Man-Two-Point-Campus.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-08-12T01:13:48Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-11104473/PETER-HOSKIN-reviews-Marvels-Spider-Man-Two-Point-Campus.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | false |
HONOLULU (AP) — A large wildfire in a rural area of Hawaii's Big Island is not threatening any homes, but high winds and extremely dry conditions are making it difficult for crews to contain the blaze.
The fire started in the western reaches of the U.S. Army's Pohakuloa Training Area, which is above the town of Waikoloa and in between Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea volcanoes.
The fire had burned more than 15 square miles (39 square kilometers) as of Thursday.
The area is dominated by shrubs and grasslands that have been dried by persistent drought.
“This fire is very significant and it is taking this entire team of first responders to collectively contain its advances,” said Lt. Col. Kevin Cronin, commander of the U.S. Army Garrison Pohakuloa Training Area, in a statement.
Strong winds have been recorded across the area, some in excess of 30 mph (48 kph).
“The weather conditions are making this fight difficult to slow the advance of the fire, and our combined efforts are working to prevent it from reaching or crossing Highway 190," Cronin said.
The fire is now burning on state land and is about a mile away from Highway 190, according to Big Island county officials.
The town of Waikoloa, which is on the other side of Highway 190, was evacuated last year when the state's largest-ever wildfire burned more than 70 square miles (181 square kilometers).
Federal, state and local firefighters are trying to contain the blaze.
A spokesperson for the Army told The Associated Press that while there is active military training in the area, the cause of the fire remains under investigation.
“There are units up there training, I can't confirm or deny if live fire was taking place,” said Michael O. Donnelly, chief of external communications for the U.S. Army Garrison Hawaii. "It's business as usual, but the exact cause we don't know.
The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning for fire conditions in the region through Thursday night. | https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/Large-wildfire-spreading-across-area-of-Hawaii-s-17368347.php | 2022-08-12T01:17:32Z | https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/Large-wildfire-spreading-across-area-of-Hawaii-s-17368347.php | true |
NJ Troopers Rescue Suicidal Woman from Route 42 Overpass in Camden County
Two New Jersey State Troopers along with officers with the Gloucester Township Police Department are being credited with rescuing a suicidal woman who was attempting to jump from an overpass on the 42 Freeway last month.
The scene unfolded around lunchtime on Tuesday, July 26th, when two state troopers were dispatched to Exit 10 on Route 42 for a report of a person sitting on a guardrail.
When the troopers arrived, Gloucester Township Police Officers were on scene speaking with a 20-year-old woman who was in a state of emotional distress and contemplating jumping from the overpass.
As first responders talked to the woman, she let go of the railing, according to police.
A Gloucester Township detective grabbed the woman from behind while the two troopers each grabbed her arm and leg. They successfully pulled her away from the railing and moved her to safety.
The woman was later taken to an area hospital for further treatment.
Troopers say anyone who may be experiencing a crisis can contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by dialing 9-8-8. | https://catcountry1073.com/nj-troopers-rescue-suicidal-woman-from-route-42-overpass-in-camden-county/ | 2022-08-12T01:18:45Z | https://catcountry1073.com/nj-troopers-rescue-suicidal-woman-from-route-42-overpass-in-camden-county/ | false |
(Motor Authority) — To add some peace of mind for anyone considering buying one of its cars, Maserati has launched a new warranty program that covers the powertrain for up to 10 years.
Called the Extra10 Warranty Program, it is offered in addition to the existing Extended Warranty program that extends the whole vehicle’s coverage to up to five years, from the standard three-year factory warranty. In both cases there’s no mileage limit.
The powertrain warranty is available worldwide, though only from Oct. 1 in the U.S., Latin America, and Canada, and it can be added to existing cars no older than nine years and six months from the registration date. It covers items like the engine and transmission.
Maserati Nettuno 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V-6
There are extras beyond just the powertrain coverage. The warranty also comes with a pick-up and return service to your home, as well as a courtesy car.
Ferrari was a pioneer when it comes to extended warranties, including for powertrains, and this has helped alleviate doubt in buying the brand’s older vehicles, which in turn has boosted resale values considerably in recent years.
Likewise, Maserati’s new powertrain warranty should help the brand as it aims to attract new customers with more affordable offerings, such as the recently revealed 2023 Grecale crossover. | https://www.myarklamiss.com/automotive/maserati-introduces-10-year-powertrain-warranty/ | 2022-08-12T01:28:25Z | https://www.myarklamiss.com/automotive/maserati-introduces-10-year-powertrain-warranty/ | true |
Twitter plan to fight midterm misinformation falls short, voting rights experts say
By Sheila Dang
Aug 11 (Reuters) - Twitter Inc on Thursday set out a plan to combat the spread of election misinformation that revives previous strategies, but civil and voting rights experts said it would fall short of what is needed to prepare for the upcoming U.S. midterm elections.
The social media company said it will apply its civic integrity policy, introduced in 2018, to the Nov. 8 midterms, when numerous U.S. Senate and House of Representatives seats will be up for election. The policy relies on labeling or removing posts with misleading content, focused on messages intended to stop voting or claims intended to undermine public confidence in an election.
In a statement, Twitter said it has taken numerous steps in recent months to "elevate reliable resources" about primaries and voting processes. Applying a label to a tweet also means the content is not recommended or distributed to more users.
The San Francisco-based company is currently in a legal battle with billionaire Elon Musk over his attempt to walk away from his $44-billion deal to acquire Twitter.
Musk has called himself a "free speech absolutist," and has said Twitter posts should only be removed if there is illegal content, a view supported by many in the tech industry.
But civil rights and online misinformation experts have long accused social media and tech platforms of not doing enough to prevent the spread of false content, including the idea that President Joe Biden did not win the 2020 election.
They warn that misinformation could be an even greater challenge this year, as candidates who question the 2020 election are running for office, and divisive rhetoric is spreading following an FBI search of former President Donald Trump's Florida home earlier this week.
"We're seeing the same patterns playing out," said Evan Feeney, deputy senior campaign director at Color of Change, which advocates for the rights of Black Americans.
In the blog post, Twitter said a test of redesigned labels saw a decline in users' retweeting, liking and replying to misleading content.
Researchers say Twitter and other platforms have a spotty record in consistently labeling such content.
In a paper published last month, Stanford University researchers examined a sample of posts on Twitter and Meta Platforms' Facebook that altogether contained 78 misleading claims about the 2020 election. They found that Twitter and Facebook both consistently applied labels to only about 70% of the claims.
In a statement, Twitter said it has taken numerous steps in recent months to "elevate reliable resources" about primaries and voting processes.
Twitter's efforts to fight misinformation during the midterms will include information prompts to debunk falsehoods before they spread widely online.
More emphasis should be placed on removing false and misleading posts, said Yosef Getachew, media and democracy program director at nonpartisan group Common Cause.
"Pointing them to other sources isn´t enough," he said.
Experts also questioned Twitter's practice of leaving up some tweets from world leaders in the name of public interest.
"Twitter has a responsibility and ability to stop misinformation at the source," Feeney said, saying that world leaders and politicians should face a higher standard for what they tweet.
Twitter leads the industry in releasing data on how its efforts to intervene against misinformation are working, said Evelyn Douek, an assistant professor at Stanford Law School who studies online speech regulation.
Yet more than a year after soliciting public input on what the company should do when a world leader violates its rules, Twitter has not provided an update, she said. (Reporting by Sheila Dang in Dallas; Editing by Howard Goller and Leslie Adler) | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/reuters/article-11104439/Twitter-plan-fight-midterm-misinformation-falls-short-voting-rights-experts-say.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-08-12T01:32:09Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/reuters/article-11104439/Twitter-plan-fight-midterm-misinformation-falls-short-voting-rights-experts-say.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | false |
WFO CORPUS CHRISTI Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Thursday, August 11, 2022
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
731 PM CDT Thu Aug 11 2022
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR CENTRAL LIVE OAK AND
NORTHWESTERN BEE COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled. However gusty winds are
still possible with this thunderstorm.
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Power has been restored after Toronto outage, Hydro One says
Aug 11 (Reuters) - Hydro One said power has been restored in Toronto after an outage on Thursday that lasted nearly eight hours and affected about 10,000 customers.
(Reporting by Eric Beech in Washington)
((eric.beech@thomsonreuters.com; 202-898-8322; Reuters Messaging: eric.beech.reuters.com@reuters.net))
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Gorillaz co-creator and animator Jamie Hewlett has announced a new art book called Phoo Action: Silver Jubilee.
Hewlett, who founded the cartoon band along with Damon Albarn in 1998, will release the 368-page hardcover title in late November via Z2 Comics. It’s priced at £41.56, and is available to pre-order here.
- READ MORE: The NME Big Read: Gorillaz: “I could feel in my bones that we were due this current trouble”
The book contains an oral history of Phoo Action, the TV pilot that was created by Hewlett and Mat Wakeham. Broadcast on BBC Three back in 2008, the show is based on Hewlett’s Get The Freebies comic from the ’90s.
Co-written by Wakeham, Phoo Action: Silver Jubilee collects the entirety of the 12-part comic for the first time.
It’ll also boast a never-before-seen introductory comic to a planned second season of Phoo Action that was never produced, with a prose novel from Wakeham detailing the rest of the chapters.
Additionally, fans can pour over original illustrations from comic artist Philip Bond (The Invisibles, Kill Your Boyfriend), as well as a “treasure trove” of previously unseen development and character artwork from Hewlett.
The book is said to “present a definitive and exhaustive timeline of this cult masterpiece”, per an official listing.
“To say that I hold dear these characters and this property is an understatement,” Wakeham said in a statement. “I am so extremely grateful to be their current custodian and curator, and that I still get to be a creative.”
Earlier this year, Z2 Comics published The Gorillaz Art Book which presented “new interpretations of 2D, Murdoc Niccals, Noodle, and Russel Hobbs in one expansive volume”.
That title saw Hewlett team up with over 40 guest contributors, including Jack Black, The Cure’s Robert Smith, and Little Dragon.
Gorillaz recently joined forces with Thundercat on a new single called ‘Cracker Island’. Prior to its release, the group had been performing the collaborative song live during their current world tour. A trippy official video for the track came out late last month.
The band released their seventh and most recent studio album, ‘Song Machine: Season One – Strange Timez’, in October 2020. | https://www.nme.com/en_asia/news/music/gorillaz-co-creator-jamie-hewlett-announces-new-art-book-phoo-action-silver-jubilee-preorder-3288390 | 2022-08-12T01:38:29Z | https://www.nme.com/en_asia/news/music/gorillaz-co-creator-jamie-hewlett-announces-new-art-book-phoo-action-silver-jubilee-preorder-3288390 | true |
WFO CORPUS CHRISTI Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Thursday, August 11, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
712 PM CDT Thu Aug 11 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central Goliad
County through 745 PM CDT...
At 711 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Goliad, moving southwest at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Goliad.
This includes the following highways...
US Highway 183 between mile markers 634 and 646.
US Highway 59 between mile markers 662 and 676.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
LAT...LON 2881 9739 2876 9723 2853 9744 2859 9762
TIME...MOT...LOC 0011Z 032DEG 5KT 2872 9732
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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WFO EL PASO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Thursday, August 11, 2022
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FLASH FLOOD WARNING
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
641 PM MDT Thu Aug 11 2022
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 645 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR
WEST CENTRAL HUDSPETH 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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PHOENIX, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Trutankless, Inc. (OTC: TKLS), a manufacturer of the Trutankless brand of tankless, is currently trading in the "Expert Market" which is available to broker-dealers, institutions, and other sophisticated investors.
SEC amendments to Rule 15c2-11 became effective on September 28, 2021. One result of the amendments is that Companies which are not current with their filings with the SEC may be moved to the Expert Market. Trutankless, Inc. was moved to the Expert Market tier and can apply to relist on the OTC Pink or other OTC Markets tier once it has filed the requisite current financial information on the SEC's EDGAR database.
The Company is optimistic that it will be able to regain current filing status and is working diligently to be able to do so.
Additionally, the Company has recently secured financing to help sustain its product and technology development and ongoing business operations.
This release will be filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission as an exhibit to Form 8-K.
About Trutankless, Inc.:
Trutankless, Inc. (OTC: TKLS) is a technology-driven developer of accessible, next-generation home automation and efficiency systems. The Company's primary products are a line of electric tankless water heaters that outperform other water heaters that are sold exclusively through to plumbing wholesale distributors and dealers. Trutankless, Inc. was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Please visit www.trutankless.com or call 855-TO-BUY-TRU.
Forward-Looking Statement: The statements in this press release regarding any implied or perceived benefits from the release are forward-looking statements. Such statements involve risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, risks of the key strategic sales and distribution partners ability to sell our product, and effects of legal and administrative proceedings and governmental regulation, especially in a foreign country, future financial and operational results, competition, general economic conditions, and the ability to manage and continue growth.
Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual outcomes may vary materially from those indicated. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements we make in this news release include market conditions and those set forth in reports or documents we file from time to time with the SEC. We undertake no obligation to revise or update such statements to reflect current events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. There is no guarantee that any specific outcome will be achieved. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
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John Calipari's push for upgraded practice facilities for his Kentucky basketball team drew a sharp jab from Wildcats football coach Mark Stoops on Twitter after the Hall of Fame coach referred to the university as a “basketball school” in an interview.
Before the Wildcats’ second of four exhibition games in the Bahamas, Calipari noted recently approved upgrades for other programs at the school, The Athletic reported. In stating his desire for similar improvements for his highly successful program, he said, “This is a basketball school. It’s always been that. Alabama is a football school. So is Georgia. I mean, they are. No disrespect to our football team. I hope they win 10 games and go to bowls ... But this is a basketball school. And so we need to keep moving in that direction and keep doing what we’re doing.”
Stoops responded to the remarks on Twitter and said, “Basketball school? I thought we competed in the SEC?” He ended the post with the hashtag “#4straightpostseasonwins,” referencing the Wildcats’ recent success.
Calipari guided Kentucky to its eighth NCAA championship in 2012, but hasn’t reached the Final Four since 2015. The Wildcats were bounced by No. 15 seed Saint Peter’s in its NCAA Tournament opener last spring. Kentucky football is coming off its second 10-win season in four years under Stoops and has earned the four wins among six consecutive postseason appearances.
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TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) - Kevon Page, 21, died almost a week after being struck by a vehicle in Lee County, according to authorities.
Law enforcement said he was walking along Highway 371 on August 4 when the accident happened.
Page's sister Madison said she was asleep when her brother disappeared and she knew something was wrong.
She said her mother woke her up asking if Page was home. He didn't answer his phone and she knew something was wrong.
The family believes he was abducted, beaten up and left for dead.
"We got a couple of witnesses said he was in a pickup truck with a white guy," mother Crystal Windol said. "We don't have any leads on who it is right now; but if anyone knows anything or seen anything, please let us know."
Page was a 2021 graduate from Tupelo High School. His family remembers him as a sweet and loving person.
They want someone to come forward.
Lee County Coroner Carolyn Green said the Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating the case. | https://www.wtva.com/news/family-seeking-answers-about-pedestrian-death-in-tupelo/article_c9c28444-19ca-11ed-abb8-137997fbe11d.html | 2022-08-12T01:47:36Z | https://www.wtva.com/news/family-seeking-answers-about-pedestrian-death-in-tupelo/article_c9c28444-19ca-11ed-abb8-137997fbe11d.html | false |
WFO SPOKANE Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Thursday, August 11, 2022
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Spokane WA
521 PM PDT Thu Aug 11 2022
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM PDT
FOR WESTERN BENEWAH...SOUTHWESTERN KOOTENAI AND SOUTHEASTERN SPOKANE
COUNTIES...
At 519 PM PDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 11 miles south of
Liberty Lake, or 14 miles southeast of Spokane Valley, moving north
at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tennis ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind
damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Spokane Valley, Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls, Liberty Lake, Green Acres,
Otis Orchards-East Farms, Otis Orchards, Trentwood, Fairfield,
Rockford, Worley, Fernan Lake Village, Huetter, State Line and Mica.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 90 in Washington between mile markers 293 and 299.
Interstate 90 in Idaho between mile markers 0 and 17.
U.S. Highway 95 in Idaho between mile markers 402 and 431.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside
should move to a shelter, inside a strong building and away from
windows.
The strongest part of the storm is currently located over the
Rockford area and is moving northeast. Area to the east into
southwest Kootenai and northwest Benewah counties has greater
chances to see damaging wind.
To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in
Spokane.
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WFO CORPUS CHRISTI Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Thursday, August 11, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
815 PM CDT Thu Aug 11 2022
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of west central Goliad
and north central Bee Counties through 845 PM CDT...
At 814 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 6 miles south of Charco to 7 miles east of
Pettus to Tuleta. Movement was southeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Tulsita, Tuleta and Pettus.
This includes US Highway 181 between mile markers 574 and 578.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
LAT...LON 2861 9755 2856 9763 2854 9777 2865 9787
2867 9779 2867 9778 2868 9777 2869 9772
2869 9764
TIME...MOT...LOC 0114Z 318DEG 9KT 2865 9760 2861 9769 2859 9782
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH
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Far-right figures in prison get their message out by podcasting behind bars
Far-right figures in prison get their message out by podcasting behind bars
Steve Bannon's conviction for defying a subpoena from the Jan. 6 House panel could result in fines or jail time. That's raised a question of whether the ex-Trump adviser would podcast from prison.
LEILA FADEL, HOST:
Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon's criminal conviction for refusing to answer a congressional subpoena from the January 6 committee could lead to fines or jail time, which prompts a question - if jailed, would he, could he continue his podcast? As it turns out, some on the hard right have been doing just that. NPR's Odette Yousef reports.
ODETTE YOUSEF, BYLINE: Even after Trump dismissed him from the White House in 2017, Bannon continues to be known as the former president's chief propagandist.
(SOUNDBITE OF PODCAST, "BANNON'S WAR ROOM")
UNIDENTIFIED ANNOUNCER: War room. Battleground. Here's your host, Stephen K. Bannon.
YOUSEF: His primary platform has been his podcast. During his trial, it was among the top 10 of Apple News podcasts. The possibility that he could continue if jailed concerns Rachel Carroll Rivas because already several far-right figures are podcasting from behind bars. Carroll Rivas is with the Southern Poverty Law Center.
RACHEL CARROLL RIVAS: From those of us who have concerns about the hard-right anti-democracy march in the U.S., it would be very concerning to have Steve Bannon continue to be able to use his microphone to incite, inspire and encourage that anti-democracy movement.
YOUSEF: The far-right podcasting ecosystem is extensive, and the SPLC has found that it's played a big role in mainstreaming extremist ideas.
CARROLL RIVAS: And it's kind of a clear line for many people to, really, just be exposed and to network in to that hard-right movement.
YOUSEF: Like many other platforms made possible by the internet, Carroll Rivas says podcasts have shortened the time it takes for people to adopt fringe viewpoints and find like-minded communities.
(SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED RECORDING)
UNIDENTIFIED PERSON: Hello. This is a prepaid collect call from...
YOUSEF: For some January 6ers (ph), prison can also be good PR.
(SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED RECORDING)
UNIDENTIFIED PERSON: ...An incarcerated individual at Alexandria Detention Center. This call is not private. It will be recorded and may be monitored.
YOUSEF: Some have created their own podcasts that spin their incarceration as examples of a tyrannical or deep-state government at work. Others call in collect as guests on far-right podcasts. They air the same conspiracy theories and lies that helped to propel the attack on the Capitol. Amy Spitalnick heads Integrity First for America.
AMY SPITALNICK: Of course, the goal of this, in many ways, is to continue driving attention, continue driving funds, continuing to promote extremism and hate.
YOUSEF: Spitalnick's group sued organizers of the 2017 Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville. That was a deadly gathering of neo-Nazis and white nationalists. One defendant, Chris Cantwell, was a podcaster. Throughout the pretrial and trial period, Cantwell was in prison and broadcasting. He only stopped when he was moved to a special unit where communications were restricted. The Bureau of Prisons wouldn't say why he was transferred. Spitalnick thinks it was because he harassed and threatened people online. But Cantwell has said the government was trying to silence political talk it didn't like. This is where things get tricky.
PAUL WRIGHT: Prisoners retain a First Amendment right to speak and to be heard.
YOUSEF: Paul Wright had a weekly radio show from prison in the '90s.
WRIGHT: The reality is prisoners have been doing this for a long time, for decades.
YOUSEF: Whether by radio or podcast, they've broadcasted from across the political spectrum. Now Wright heads a nonprofit to protect prisoners' rights, and he doesn't buy the idea that podcasts from extremists in prison should be of much concern. The bigger concern to him would be restricting that right.
WRIGHT: When you're setting up the government as the arbiter of what is or isn't acceptable speech, I'm pretty skeptical.
YOUSEF: Instead, Wright and others say the public ultimately should decide whether these hard-right prisoners are podcasting speech that's worth listening to.
Odette Yousef, NPR News.
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MEXICO CITY (AP) — Three inmates were killed Thursday in a fight between rival gangs at a prison in Ciudad Juarez, a Mexican border city across from El Paso, Texas, officials said.
The prosecutors' office in the border state of Chihuahua said Thursday that authorities called in the army and National Guard to control the fight at the Number 3 prison.
The office said the dispute was between “rival gangs,” but did not identify which groups were involved.
Ciudad Juarez has seen years of battles between gangs like the Artistas Asesinos, backed by the Sinaloa cartel, and the La Linea and Aztecas gangs and the Juarez cartel. | https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/3-inmates-dead-in-riot-at-northen-Mexico-border-17368446.php | 2022-08-12T02:10:39Z | https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/3-inmates-dead-in-riot-at-northen-Mexico-border-17368446.php | false |
WFO NEW YORK CITY Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Friday, August 12, 2022
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COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service New York NY
950 PM EDT Thu Aug 11 2022
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM FRIDAY TO MIDNIGHT
EDT FRIDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...Up to one and a half foot of inundation above ground
level expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and
shoreline for tonight and Friday night high tides.
* WHERE...Kings (Brooklyn), Southern Queens and Southern Nassau
Counties.
* WHEN...For the first Coastal Flood Advisory, until midnight
EDT tonight. For the second Coastal Flood Advisory, from 7 PM
Friday to midnight EDT Friday night.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding is expected in the most vulnerable
locations near the waterfront and shoreline. Expect around 1 to
1 1/2 feet of inundation above ground level in low lying,
vulnerable areas. Some roads and low lying property including
parking lots, parks, lawns and homes/businesses with basements
near the waterfront will experience shallow flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional minor flooding is likely Saturday
Night.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
NEW YORK HARBOR AT THE BATTERY NY
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 7.2 FT, MODERATE 8.5 FT, MAJOR 9.6 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.2 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.6 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
11/09 PM 6.6/ 7.1 1.6/ 2.0 0.5/ 1.0 0 NONE
12/09 AM 5.7/ 6.2 0.7/ 1.1 0.5/ 1.0 1 NONE
12/09 PM 6.8/ 7.3 1.8/ 2.2 0.7/ 1.1 0 NONE
13/10 AM 5.7/ 6.2 0.8/ 1.3 0.5/ 1.0 1 NONE
ROCKAWAY INLET NY NEAR FLOYD BENNETT FIELD NY
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 7.3 FT, MODERATE 8.3 FT, MAJOR 9.3 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.7 FT, MODERATE 2.7 FT, MAJOR 3.7 FT
12/09 AM 6.2/ 6.8 0.7/ 1.1 0.6/ 1.1 1 NONE
12/09 PM 7.3/ 7.8 1.7/ 2.2 0.6/ 1.1 1 MINOR
13/10 AM 6.4/ 6.9 0.8/ 1.3 0.6/ 1.1 1 NONE
JAMAICA BAY AT INWOOD NY
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 7.5 FT, MODERATE 8.2 FT, MAJOR 9.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.6 FT, MODERATE 2.3 FT, MAJOR 3.1 FT
11/09 PM 7.7/ 8.2 1.7/ 2.2 0.3/ 1.0 0 MINOR
12/09 AM 6.8/ 7.3 0.9/ 1.4 0.5/ 1.0 0 NONE
12/10 PM 7.7/ 8.2 1.8/ 2.2 0.2/ 0.8 0 MINOR
13/10 AM 7.0/ 7.5 1.1/ 1.6 0.6/ 1.1 0 NONE
EAST ROCKAWAY INLET AT ATLANTIC BEACH NY
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 6.0 FT, MODERATE 7.0 FT, MAJOR 8.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.0 FT, MODERATE 2.0 FT, MAJOR 3.0 FT
12/08 AM 5.2/ 5.7 0.2/ 0.7 0.2/ 0.8 1-2 NONE
12/09 PM 6.2/ 6.8 1.3/ 1.8 0.5/ 1.0 1 MINOR
13/09 AM 5.2/ 5.7 0.2/ 0.8 0.2/ 0.7 1 NONE
REYNOLDS CHANNEL AT POINT LOOKOUT NY
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.8 FT, MODERATE 6.8 FT, MAJOR 7.8 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.1 FT, MODERATE 2.1 FT, MAJOR 3.1 FT
12/08 AM 5.4/ 5.9 0.7/ 1.1 1.2/ 1.7 2 NONE
12/09 PM 5.7/ 6.2 1.1/ 1.6 0.9/ 1.4 1 MINOR
13/09 AM 5.5/ 6.0 0.8/ 1.3 1.2/ 1.7 1-2 NONE
HUDSON BAY AT FREEPORT NY
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 6.0 FT, MODERATE 6.5 FT, MAJOR 7.2 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.4 FT, MODERATE 1.9 FT, MAJOR 2.6 FT
11/09 PM 6.2/ 6.7 1.6/ 2.0 2.1/ 2.6 0 MINOR
12/09 AM 5.6/ 6.1 1.0/ 1.5 2.1/ 2.6 0 NONE
12/10 PM 5.7/ 6.2 1.2/ 1.7 1.7/ 2.2 0 MINOR
13/10 AM 5.6/ 6.1 1.0/ 1.5 2.1/ 2.6 1 NONE
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT FRIDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of
inundation above ground level in vulnerable areas near the
waterfront and shoreline tonight. For the Coastal Flood
Statement, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline.
* WHERE...In New Jersey, Hudson, Eastern Essex and Eastern Union
Counties. In New York, Richmond (Staten Island) County.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until midnight EDT
tonight. For the Coastal Flood Statement, Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...Brief and localized minor flooding of the more
vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline tonight.
Minor flooding is expected in the most vulnerable locations near
the waterfront and shoreline Thursday Night, with up to 1/2 foot
of inundation above ground level in low lying, vulnerable
areas. Some roads and low lying property including parking lots,
parks, lawns and homes/businesses with basements near the
waterfront will experience shallow flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional minor flooding is possible
Saturday Night.
KILL VAN KULL AT BERGEN POINT NY
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.7 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 4.1 FT
11/09 PM 7.2/ 7.7 1.7/ 2.2 0.5/ 1.0 0 MINOR
12/09 AM 6.1/ 6.6 0.6/ 1.1 0.4/ 0.9 0 NONE
12/09 PM 7.1/ 7.6 1.6/ 2.1 0.4/ 0.9 0 MINOR
13/10 AM 6.2/ 6.7 0.7/ 1.1 0.4/ 0.9 0 NONE
12/09 AM 5.7/ 6.2 0.7/ 1.1 0.5/ 1.0 0 NONE
13/10 AM 5.7/ 6.2 0.8/ 1.3 0.5/ 1.0 0 NONE
GREAT KILLS HARBOR AT GREAT KILLS NY
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 7.2 FT, MODERATE 8.2 FT, MAJOR 9.2 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.9 FT, MODERATE 2.9 FT, MAJOR 3.9 FT
12/09 AM 6.1/ 6.6 0.8/ 1.3 0.5/ 1.0 0 NONE
12/09 PM 7.0/ 7.5 1.7/ 2.1 0.5/ 1.0 0 MINOR
13/10 AM 6.2/ 6.8 1.0/ 1.5 0.6/ 1.1 0 NONE
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT
FRIDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM FRIDAY TO 2 AM EDT
SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected
in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline for
tonight and Friday night high tides.
* WHERE...In Connecticut, Southern Fairfield County. In New
York, Southern Westchester County.
* WHEN...For the first Coastal Flood Advisory, until 1 AM EDT
Friday. For the second Coastal Flood Advisory, from 11 PM
Friday to 2 AM EDT Saturday.
locations near the waterfront and shoreline. Expect up to 1 foot
STAMFORD HARBOR AT STAMFORD CT
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 9.4 FT, MODERATE 11.0 FT, MAJOR 12.4 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 3.1 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT
12/12 AM 9.8/10.3 1.9/ 2.3 0.9/ 1.4 0 MINOR
12/12 PM 9.1/ 9.6 1.2/ 1.7 0.6/ 1.1 0 NONE
13/01 AM 9.7/10.2 1.8/ 2.2 0.8/ 1.3 0 MINOR
13/01 PM 9.1/ 9.6 1.2/ 1.7 0.4/ 0.9 0 NONE
BRIDGEPORT HARBOR AT BRIDGEPORT CT
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 8.9 FT, MODERATE 10.4 FT, MAJOR 11.4 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.6 FT, MODERATE 3.1 FT, MAJOR 4.1 FT
12/12 AM 9.1/ 9.6 1.8/ 2.2 0.9/ 1.4 0 MINOR
12/12 PM 8.3/ 8.8 1.0/ 1.5 0.8/ 1.3 0 NONE
13/12 AM 9.0/ 9.5 1.7/ 2.2 0.8/ 1.3 0 MINOR
13/01 PM 8.5/ 9.0 1.2/ 1.7 0.8/ 1.3 1 NONE
HUDSON RIVER AT PIERMONT NY
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 6.4 FT, MODERATE 7.4 FT, MAJOR 8.4 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.4 FT, MODERATE 3.4 FT, MAJOR 4.4 FT
11/10 PM 5.2/ 5.7 1.3/ 1.8 0.7/ 1.1 0 NONE
12/11 AM 4.2/ 4.7 0.2/ 0.8 0.5/ 1.0 0 NONE
12/11 PM 4.9/ 5.4 0.9/ 1.4 0.4/ 0.9 0 NONE
13/11 AM 4.4/ 4.9 0.4/ 0.9 0.5/ 1.0 0 NONE
LITTLE NECK BAY AT KINGS POINT NY
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 10.0 FT, MODERATE 10.5 FT, MAJOR 13.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.2 FT, MODERATE 2.7 FT, MAJOR 5.2 FT
12/12 AM 9.7/10.2 1.9/ 2.3 0.8/ 1.3 0 NONE
12/12 PM 9.0/ 9.5 1.2/ 1.7 0.7/ 1.1 1 NONE
13/01 AM 9.7/10.2 1.9/ 2.3 0.8/ 1.3 1 NONE
13/01 PM 9.1/ 9.6 1.3/ 1.8 0.6/ 1.1 1 NONE
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Investigators serving a no-knock search warrant at a central Lincoln apartment found nearly a pound of suspected methamphetamine and arrested two people Wednesday night, police said in court records.
Along with 379.8 grams of suspected meth, Lincoln Police found 35.9 grams of cocaine, 21 ecstasy A tablets, 335.5 grams of marijuana and 117. grams of THC wax at the apartment near 28th and P streets, where they served the warrant around 6 p.m. Wednesday, Investigator Cody Elgan said in an arrest affidavit.
Investigators also found $651 in cash, Elgan said.
Police arrested 35-year-old Stacey Vanarsdale and 44-year-old Alphonso Johnson Jr. on suspicion of possession of meth with intent to deliver, possession of cocaine with intent to deliver and possession of money while violating a drug law.
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JONESBORO, Maine — Did you feel it?
According to two reports from the United States Geological Survey (USGS), two 2.8 magnitude earthquakes occurred approximately 12 hours apart on Thursday.
The first earthquake struck at 7:30 a.m. four kilometers west/northwest of Jonesboro, according to the USGS.
The second quake hit at 7:10 p.m. four kilometers east of Centerville, according the USGS.
No damage or injuries have been reported.
So what can you typically expect from a 2.8 magnitude earthquake like the two felt outside of Jonesboro and Centerville?
According to the USGS, earthquakes typically only cause damage when magnitudes reach the 4-5 range. Differences in soil composition, building construction, and distance from the earthquake can affect outcomes, however.
The two earthquakes on Thursday were recorded as Maine's ninth and tenth earthquakes this year, according to the Maine Geological Survey.
Before Thursday, Maine's last earthquake was recorded on May 23 as a magnitude 2.2 near Wolfeboro, NH with reports of it being felt in York, ME.
If you find yourself in the midst of an earthquake, such as the ones felt in Maine on Thursday, the USGS has a self-report tool called "Did You Feel It?" This tool "collects information from people who felt an earthquake and creates maps that show what people experienced and the extent of damage."
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A raid at former President Trump’s Florida residence sought to recover classified documents relating to nuclear weapons among other items, according to an exclusive report in the Washington Post published Thursday night.
The story cited anonymous sources described as “people familiar with the investigation.” The article also quoted experts in classified information who said the search underscores the deep concern by government officials about the types of information located at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Club and the possibility it could fall into the wrong hands.
It remained unclear whether FBI agents were able to recover the documents about nuclear weapons that they were seeking.
The development came hours after U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland announced he was asking the court to unseal the warrant the FBI used to search Trump’s home Monday and break into his safe.
Trump announced that his home had been searched, and he and other Republican leaders seized on the law enforcement action to criticize the FBI, and White House administration, saying the search was out of line.
But critics pushed back that Trump could share a copy of the warrant to allow the public to decide whether it was out of line or not. Trump has not publicly shown the document.
Garland took action Thursday to share the information with the public, acknowledging extraordinary public interest in the case about classified records.
His request is striking because such documents traditionally remain sealed during a pending investigation. But the Justice Department appeared to recognize that its silence since the search had created a vacuum for bitter verbal attacks by Trump and his allies, and that the public was entitled to the FBI’s side about what prompted Monday’s action at the former president’s home.
“The public’s clear and powerful interest in understanding what occurred under these circumstances weighs heavily in favor of unsealing,” said a motion filed in federal court in Florida on Thursday.
Should the warrant be released — the request is now with the judge, and Trump can object — it could disclose unflattering information about the former president and about FBI scrutiny of his handling of sensitive government documents right as he prepares for another run for the White House.
During his successful 2016 campaign, he pointed frequently to an FBI investigation into his Democratic opponent, Hillary Clinton, over whether she mishandled classified information.
It’s unclear at this point how much information would be included in the documents, if made public, or if they would encompass an FBI affidavit that would presumably lay out a detailed factual basis for the search. The department specifically requested the unsealing of the warrant as well as a property receipt listing the items that were seized, along with two unspecified attachments.
To obtain a search warrant, federal authorities must prove to a judge that probable cause exists to believe that a crime was committed. Garland said he personally approved the warrant, a decision he said the department did not take lightly given that standard practice where possible is to select less intrusive tactics than a search of one’s home.
The Justice Department has until Friday afternoon to alert the judge about whether Trump will object to the release.
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FBI searched Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence for classified nuclear documents, Washington Post says
The FBI sought to locate classified documents related to nuclear weapons, among other items, when agents searched former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida, this week, people familiar with the investigation told The Washington Post.
Related video above: DOJ seeks to unseal Trump search warrant
The people did not offer additional details to the Post about "what type of information the agents were seeking" or whether any such documents were recovered, according to the paper.
The revelation adds key context to the Justice Department's extraordinary decision to search the home of a former president.
As CNN previously reported, the criminal investigation started with concerns about missing documents raised by the National Archives, which made a criminal referral to the Justice Department upon discovering highly sensitive documents among the materials retrieved from Mar-a-Lago in January. The 15 boxes contained some materials that were part of special access programs (SAP), a classification that includes protocols to significantly limit who would have access to the information, according to a source familiar with what the Archives discovered in the boxes. That led to FBI interviews with aides to grand jury subpoenas to this week's court-authorized search and seizure of documents.
Though Attorney General Merrick Garland has declined to share specific details about the search, he said Thursday that he "personally approved" the decision to seek a warrant for the search of Trump's Florida home.
"The department does not take such a decision lightly. Where possible, it is standard practice to seek less intrusive means as an alternative to a search and to narrowly scope any search that is undertaken," Garland said in a news conference.
The attorney general also said that the Justice Department had filed a request in court that the search warrant and property receipt from the search be unsealed.
Trump and his legal team have not yet reached a decision on how to respond to the Justice Department's motion, a source familiar with their thinking told CNN.
Since the search, top congressional Republicans have rushed to Trump's defense, casting the move as politically motivated. The former President has denied all wrongdoing, claiming the investigation is intended to derail his potential bid to return to the White House.
In a pair of posts to Truth Social following Garland's statement, Trump continued to claim that his attorneys were "cooperating fully" and had developed "very good relationships" with federal investigators prior to Monday's search at Mar-a-Lago.
The search warrant had been authorized by a federal court, Garland said.
"It is a federal crime to remove classified documents wrongly. And so if you are filling out that affidavit and you have to list the crime, you can list that as the crime," said Elie Honig, a former federal and state prosecutor and a CNN senior legal analyst, following the search warrant.
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Former President Trump announced he’d invoked his Fifth Amendment rights during a deposition by the New York Attorney General on Wednesday, joining a number of prominent Republicans in his orbit who have elected to remain silent during recent calls to testify.
The former president had been subpoenaed as part of N.Y. AG Letitia James’s (D) probe into his business and financial dealings.
Despite multiple efforts to resist the probe and subpoena, Trump reportedly arrived at the office Wednesday morning. There, he declined to answer questions, asserting his Fifth Amendment rights almost 450 times, according to NBC.
The Fifth Amendment gives Americans certain rights in legal proceedings, including the protection that no one can be “compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself.”
Though the amendment makes specific reference to criminal proceedings, the protection has been interpreted to apply to witnesses broadly.
“I once asked, ‘If you’re innocent, why are you taking the Fifth Amendment?’ Now I know the answer to that question,” Trump wrote in a statement on his 45office.com website Wednesday.
“When your family, your company, and all the people in your orbit have become the targets of an unfounded, politically motivated Witch Hunt supported by lawyers, prosecutors, and the Fake News Media, you have no choice.”
The civil investigation is examining whether the former president misled investors, insurers and tax authorities about the value of the Trump Organization, inflating the value to attract investments and subsequently deflating them to get tax breaks and loan benefits.
But Trump is also being looked at by the House select committee examining the Jan. 6, 2021 attacks on the U.S. Capitol, as well as by the Department of Justice (DOJ), which has focused its probe on Trump after facing pressure from Jan. 6 committee lawmakers to criminally investigate the former president.
Several witnesses have been called to appear before the House committee and elsewhere about the Jan. 6 riots and efforts by the Trump camp to challenge and overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election — a number have now pleaded the Fifth to avoid responding to the inquiries.
Eric Trump
The former president’s son, Eric Trump, was questioned as part of the N.Y. AG’s probe back in 2020 after attempts to delay the deposition failed.
Eric Trump pleaded the Fifth to over 500 questions related to his role as the Trump Organization’s executive vice president, according to The New York Times.
He and his father have long accused James of a political vendetta against the former president and dismissed the investigation as politically motivated.
Two of Trump’s other children, Ivanka Trump and Donald Trump Jr., were subpoenaed in the N.Y. AG investigation earlier this year. Their questioning was initially scheduled for mid-July, but James agreed to postpone when the former president’s first wife, Ivana Trump, died the day prior.
Ivanka and Donald Trump, Jr., sat for depositions earlier this month.
Roger Stone
Political consultant Roger Stone was one of several Trump allies subpoenaed to testify before the House Jan. 6 committee and invoke the Fifth to avoid responding to questioning.
Stone was sentenced to prison as part of an investigation by former special counsel Robert Mueller into Russian interference in the 2016 election. He was pardoned by the former president days before his sentence would begin.
Stone was called before the committee on account of his connections to Trump and his involvement in the Jan. 6 riots, during which he reportedly used far-right militia members as his own security detail.
Before the Jan. 6 committee, Stone invoked his Fifth Amendment rights to every question in a 90-minute deposition, CNN reported.
Michael Flynn
The Jan. 6 committee also subpoenaed former national security adviser Michael Flynn, seeking information on a December 2020 meeting where a number of people in the Oval Office allegedly discussed the 2020 presidential election and baseless fraud claims.
Flynn attempted to sue the committee, but ultimately appeared and took the Fifth during questioning. He declined to even answer whether he believed in a peaceful transition of power, according to CNN.
After he testified, Flynn’s lawyers released a statement accusing the committee of implying “that General Flynn’s decision to decline to answer their questions constituted an admission of guilt” and calling the inquiry “political theater designed to set up a false narrative based on the Committee’s wrong view of the 5th Amendment.”
John Eastman
Conservative attorney John Eastman, who counseled Trump and then-Vice President Mike Pence on overturning the 2020 presidential results, reportedly invoked the Fifth dozens of times during an appearance before the Jan. 6 committee.
Eastman helped devise the plan to push Pence to block the certification of the presidential election by Congress on Jan. 6, 2021.
He also appeared with Trump at the Jan. 6 rally at the Ellipse, from which rioters marched to the Capitol.
Eastman later sought a pardon from then-President Trump.
The DOJ announced in late July that it had obtained Eastman’s phone records.
Jeffrey Clark
Former DOJ official Jeffrey Clark was the first witness to plead the Fifth before the Jan. 6 committee.
The committee initially voted to refer Clark for prosecution by the DOJ for contempt of Congress after he resisted the subpoena.
The committee then met again with Clark, after his lawyer announced he’d assert his right against self-incrimination.
Clark reportedly attempted to send a letter telling Georgia officials of nonexistent Justice Department concerns about the 2020 presidential election results in the state, according to the New York Times.
In July, Clark was charged with ethics violations by the District of Columbia Bar Office of Disciplinary Counsel for his involvement in efforts to overturn the 2020 election results.
Alex Jones
The far-right radio host touted that he’d pleaded the Fifth “almost 100 times” during questioning by the Jan. 6 committee earlier this year.
Jones told NBC News that “it’s a good thing” he didn’t answer any inquiries, expressing caution that his testimony could be used against him.
Jones was allegedly involved in the planning and funding of Jan. 6.
He’d initially sued House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and the Jan. 6 committee over the subpoena, resisting the call to testify and efforts by the committee to obtain his phone records.
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WFO BROWNSVILLE Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Thursday, August 11, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
850 PM CDT Thu Aug 11 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern Zapata
County through 915 PM CDT...
At 847 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
miles north of San Ygnacio and 14 miles northwest of Zapata County
Airport, or 18 miles north of Zapata, moving southwest at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northwestern Zapata
County.
This includes US Highway 83 between mile markers 738 and 760.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Heavy rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
LAT...LON 2709 9943 2710 9944 2713 9943 2715 9944
2717 9943 2721 9943 2722 9944 2725 9942
2716 9924 2692 9934 2693 9937 2694 9939
2696 9939 2698 9938 2702 9942 2701 9943
2702 9945 2706 9945
TIME...MOT...LOC 0147Z 030DEG 11KT 2715 9937
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH
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SAN DIEGO, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Electronics Inc. today released a software update that enables new external monitor capabilities in the Xperia PRO and Xperia PRO-I smartphones.
In the Xperia PRO and the Xperia PRO-I, the External Monitor feature will now include Livestreaming, Wave Form and False Color capabilities. The Wave Form monitor function checks exposure and RGB balance. The False Color function assists with iris setting selections by making certain details for exposure more noticeable. The External Monitor software update will also enable Xperia PRO with extra control features for select Alpha camerasi. In Xperia PRO, the External Monitor feature will have a trigger function for Rec/Stop available via USB-C cable and also be able to provide status visibility on screen including REC status, shutter speed, F-number, ISO and EV Indication.
This update now allows creators to use their Sony Alpha camera to livestream through the External Monitor feature on their Xperia PRO or Xperia PRO-I. This allows creators to share livestream videos with incredible Sony Alpha quality.
Availability
This update is available on August 12, 2022 via a push notification to all Xperia PRO and Xperia PRO-I owners.
For detailed product information, please visit:
Sony Electronics is a subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America and an affiliate of Sony Group Corporation, one of the most comprehensive entertainment companies in the world, with a portfolio that encompasses electronics, music, motion pictures, mobile, gaming, robotics and financial services. Headquartered in San Diego, California, Sony Electronics is a leader in electronics for the consumer and professional markets. Operations include research and development, engineering, sales, marketing, distribution and customer service. Sony Electronics creates products that innovate and inspire generations, such as the award-winning Alpha Interchangeable Lens Cameras and revolutionary high-resolution audio products. Sony is also a leading manufacturer of end-to-end solutions from 4K professional broadcast and A/V equipment to industry leading 4K and 8K Ultra HD TVs. Visit http://www.sony.com/news for more information.
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i Compatible with the Alpha 1, Alpha 7S III, and Alpha 7 IV
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DiamondsByMe has revealed the top engagement ring trends that are trending in 2022. From vintage nostalgia to gender neutral rings, these are the trends you need to know about if you’re thinking of popping that all important question.
Colour is making a comeback
It appears that many people are swapping out diamonds for coloured gemstones such as sapphires, emeralds, and rubies. If you’re looking to experiment with colour but don’t know where to start, consider choosing a gemstone of your partners favourite colour or perhaps their birthstone colour.
Vintage nostalgia
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Over the past 12 months, searches for ‘unique vintage engagement ring’ have seen a huge increase (89%). More people are looking to buy new rings that have vintage features. Diamond cuts, yellow gold double halo rings, as well as turquoise and blue enamel colours are all examples of what to look out for if you’re wanting that vintage look.
Sentimental pieces
Getting engaged is an extremely emotional time, and it can be made even more special when your ring incorporates inherited jewellery. From using gemstones from your grandmother’s engagement ring to re-purposing diamonds from your mothers’ favourite necklace; re-using gemstones of inherited jewellery is a trend that is become increasingly popular, which is no surprise as it comes with such a special sentiment.
Bespoke beauty
Search terms for ‘design your own engagement ring’ have increased by 100% over the past 12 months. When planning a proposal, it can be difficult to find that perfect ring, which is why it’s no surprise that many of those planning to propose are choosing to design their own.
DiamondsByMe revealed that more people are becoming comfortable with the idea of creating their own ring as they want it to be 100% their style.
Gender neutral rings
Trends suggest that more customers are beginning to gravitate towards gender neutral rings.
If you’re looking to propose, don’t be afraid to experiment and go with the option that you know your partner will truly adore, no matter what the style!
For more inspiration visit: https://www.diamondsbyme.co.uk/engagement-rings/ | https://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/lifestyle/outdoors/five-engagement-rings-that-are-trending-now-3802510 | 2022-08-12T02:32:46Z | https://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/lifestyle/outdoors/five-engagement-rings-that-are-trending-now-3802510 | true |
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese congratulates Kyle Sandilands on the birth of his baby boy Otto
Kyle Sandilands has revealed that Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was one of the first people to congratulate him on becoming a father for the first time.
The radio host, 51, and his fiancée Tegan Kynaston, 36, welcomed their baby boy Otto on Thursday morning.
During Friday's Kyle & Jackie O Show, his co-host Jackie O Henderson explained what went down after he was forced to leave the show and take Tegan to the hospital.
Kyle Sandilands has revealed the surprising person who congratulated him on the birth of his first child Otto
'It was a real journey,' Jackie, 47, told Kyle. 'Everyone was very emotional.'
Jackie added that several listeners, including stars like Guy Sebastian and John Laws, dialled in to send their best wishes for the new family of three.
Kyle then ran through all the stars that congratulated him.
'I've got some pretty impressive people who have messaged,' he said.
'Former Prime Minister, Scomo, first cab off the rank. He's friendly.'
2GB's Ray Hadley, Seven Network boss James Warburton, Sky News presenter Paul Murray, Samantha Jade and his best mate John Ibrahim also sent their regards, according to the radio guru.
But it was Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's wishes that took the Jackie by surprise.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese congratulated Kyle on becoming a father for the first time
'What, Albo?!' she said with shock after Kyle calmly revealed he'd contacted him.
Kyle continued, expressing his disappointment with the New South Wales Premier Dominic Perrottet who he hadn't heard from.
'Nothing from the Premier, mind you,' he said, before Jackie suggested he might not have his phone number.
On Thursday, former Australian Idol winner Guy Sebastian phoned in to celebrate the news and congratulate the radio host.
The 40-year-old said he was on his morning walk when a stranger he'd 'never met' pulled over in a car and said: 'I just had to tell you, Kyle's had his baby! He's had his baby!'
'What, Albo?!' Jackie O said with shock after Kyle calmly revealed he'd contacted him
'He was so excited,' Guy recalled. 'And equally we are excited. I know you're all celebrating there. What a day!'
'I sent Kyle a little message and I'm so, so happy for you guys as well,' he said to the team back at the radio station.
TV presenter Beau Ryan also called into the show, jokingly telling Jackie: 'I never thought I'd see this day while I was alive.'
Also sending his best wishes was Kyle's idol, veteran radio host John Laws, who mused: 'Does the child look like me?'
The high-profile couple announced they were expecting their first child in February
Kyle officially became a father on Thursday morning after he was forced to abruptly leave his breakfast radio show at around 7am due to Tegan going into labour.
'Guys, I am broadcasting from home for a reason, and that reason seems to have raised its head now,' he said, before turning to his pregnant partner and asking her, 'It's all happening?'
Turning back to the microphone, Kyle continued: 'Guys, I think it might have to leave the show and go to the hospital.'
'It's time? Oh, it's time!' an excited Jackie exclaimed, prompting a rousing applause form the entire radio studio.
Kyle officially became a father on Thursday morning after he was forced to abruptly leave his breakfast radio show at around 7am due to Tegan going into labour
'It's time? Oh, it's time!' Jackie exclaimed, prompting a rousing applause form the entire radio studio
'Calm down, we don't want the kid coming too soon,' Kyle joked.
Jackie, who is Otto's godmother, shed tears of joy as she declared: 'Otto has been born!'
Kyle later gave a rather graphic update about the birth, telling 'Intern' Peter Deppeler live at the hospital: 'Otto's born, Otto's fabulous. I cut the cord, I didn't realise it was like tough calamari and blood spurted out.'
'I was the first person to touch him, he sh*t himself, poo was oozing out,' he added.
Kyle gave a rather graphic update about the birth, telling 'Intern' Peter Deppeler live in the hospital car park: 'Otto's born, Otto's fabulous. I cut the cord, I didn't realise it was like tough calamari and blood spurted out'
Dressed in blue scrubs, the elated new father said: 'I was the first person to touch him, he sh*t himself, poo was oozing out'
The high-profile couple announced they were expecting their first child in February.
'We're having a baby! We are having a friggin' baby. I couldn't be happier,' Kyle said on his KIIS FM breakfast show at the time.
Tegan said on air that Kyle had been 'very emotional' since finding out he was going to be a first-time father.
Tegan and Kyle found out the sex of their baby at an elaborate gender reveal party held on Sydney Harbour later in February.
The high-profile couple announced they were expecting their first child in February. 'We're having a baby! We are having a friggin' baby. I couldn't be happier,' Kyle said on his KIIS FM breakfast show at the time
They hired a superyacht for the occasion and arranged for planes flying overhead to release blue smoke, revealing they're having a baby boy.
Kyle and Tegan also got engaged in Port Douglas, Queensland, over the Christmas holidays.
In June, it was reported that Kyle had purchased a $13.8 million mansion in Sydney's elite Bellevue Hill to make room for their growing family.
The four-storey sprawling property boasts five bedrooms, six bathrooms, an internal life and a wine cellar.
Before dating Tegan, Kyle was with ex-girlfriend Imogen Anthony for eight years until they called it quits in 2019.
In June, it was reported that Kyle had purchased a $13.8 million mansion in Sydney's elite Bellevue Hill to make room for their growing family | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-11104403/Prime-Minister-Anthony-Albanese-congratulates-Kyle-Sandilands-birth-baby-boy-Otto.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-08-12T02:42:48Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-11104403/Prime-Minister-Anthony-Albanese-congratulates-Kyle-Sandilands-birth-baby-boy-Otto.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | true |
Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office announced Thursday that the investigation into the shooting death of a crew member by actor Alec Baldwin on a movie set last October is nearing its conclusion.
Investigators say they are holding out for Baldwin's phone records, which the Suffolk County Police Department are assisting New Mexico authorities with obtaining, the sheriff's office said.
"The district attorney's office has been working with Suffolk County PD, and Baldwin's lawyer to acquire the phone records. Once Suffolk County PD completes its agency assist and sends those records to New Mexico law enforcement, our detectives will need to then thoroughly review those phone records for evidentiary purposes," Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza said.
It's been nearly nine months since Baldwin fatally shot cinematographer Halyna Hutchins with a gun meant to be used as a prop. They were part of a crew filming the Western Rust in the outskirts of Santa Fe.
Since then, New Mexico's Occupational Health and Safety Bureau fined the film production company behind Rust $136,793 for firearms safety failures. Hutchins' family has also sued Baldwin and the producers of the film.
But police and prosecutors still have not issued any conclusion regarding potential criminal charges associated with Hutchins' death.
Mendoza's office said Thursday that the investigators must comb through a recently-received report from the New Mexico Office of the Medical Investigator. The OMI used forensic reports from the FBI to complete their investigation, according to the Santa Fe sheriff's office.
"Once Sheriff's detectives complete their review of the OMI reports, and once the phone records are received and reviewed by detectives, the final Sheriff's Office investigative case file will be forwarded to the District Attorney for review and final charging decisions," the Santa Fe sheriff's office said.
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Kendall Jenner visits Chicago hotspots to promote her 818 Tequila while rocking a floral crop top before slipping into a figure-hugging black midi dress
Kendall Jenner had a busy time in Chicago as she visited some of the Windy City's hottest spots to promote her tequila brand, 818, before embarking on a tropical getaway to celebrate her younger sister Kylie's 25th birthday.
While promoting her enormously successful hand-crafted tequila, the 26-year-old supermodel stopped by Joy District on Monday, where she enjoyed cocktails with the owners and staff.
During the event, the five-foot-ten beauty turned heads in a black figure-hugging midi dress that accentuated her incredible figure as she posed for photos with an alcoholic beverage in one hand.
Cheers! Kendall Jenner had a busy time in Chicago as she visited some of the Windy City's hottest spots to promote her tequila brand, 818, before embarking on a tropical getaway to celebrate her younger sister Kylie's 25th birthday
The following night at the restaurant, Lyra, the reality star got behind the bar and taste-tested various different drinks while rocking a floral crop top, which showcased her gym-honed abs, and a pair of white jeans.
Together they curated a special mixed drink, known as the Kalimera [which translates to good morning from Greek to English], made with 818's Anejo Tequila and watermelon - that has been officially added to their cocktail menu.
Inside the Greek eatery, Jenner mingled with employees and raised her glass in the air before trying a number of different cocktail combinations.
Staying busy: While promoting her enormously successful hand-crafted tequila, the 26-year-old supermodel stopped by Joy District on Monday, where she enjoyed cocktails with the owners and staff
Delicious: While at the restaurant, Lyra, the reality star got behind the bar and taste-tested various different drinks while rocking a floral crop top, which showcased her gym-honed abs, and a pair of white jeans
Experimenting: Inside the Greek eatery, Jenner mingled with employees and raised her glass in the air before trying a number of different cocktail combinations
Her business trip came just days before she joined Kylie on an 'intimate and relaxing' girls trip, which included her niece, Stormi, four, their mom Kris Jenner and older sister Kim Kardashian.
On Thursday, Kendall also shared a video of herself lounging on a round concrete chair with her white tank top pulled slightly up to display her toned midriff.
A few hours later, she also uploaded a mirror selfie while wearing a floral bikini.
Beautiful: During one promotional event, the five-foot-ten beauty turned heads in a black figure-hugging midi dress that accentuated her incredible figure as she posed for photos with an alcoholic beverage in one hand
Exciting: Together they curated a special mixed drink, known as the Kalimera [which translates to good morning from Greek to English], made with 818's Anejo Tequila and watermelon - that has been officially added to their cocktail menu
Entrepreneur: The model posed for a number of photos with staffers at different Chicago hotspots
Looking good! On Thursday, Kendall also shared a video of herself lounging on a round concrete chair with her white tank top pulled slightly up to display her toned midriff
Sizzling: The comment section on the post was filled with people calling her a 'perfect human' and calling her 'beautiful'
Cool girl: In the footage, she wore a pair of sunglasses and shook her head as she adjusted her clothing
Bikini body: A few hours later, she also uploaded a mirror selfie while wearing a floral two-piece
Additionally, the star found time to use her platform to express outrage over an exhausted carriage horse that collapsed during the evening rush hour in Manhattan on Wednesday.
'I'm sick to my stomach DISGUSTED stop this now,' she captioned a video of the incident. 'I hope this poor baby is ok.'
In the footage, which she reposted on her Instagram Story, a horse, named Ryder, can be seen falling to the ground while its driver whipped and yelled.
Sad: Additionally, the star found time to use her platform to express outrage over an exhausted carriage horse that collapsed during the evening rush hour in Manhattan on Wednesday | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-11104605/Kendall-Jenner-gets-bar-visiting-Chicago-hotspots-promote-brand-818-Tequila.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-08-12T02:43:37Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-11104605/Kendall-Jenner-gets-bar-visiting-Chicago-hotspots-promote-brand-818-Tequila.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | false |
Jennifer Lopez shows her fashion range as she goes from a business meeting to the dance studio in two different looks
Jennifer Lopez had a busy day in Los Angeles on Thursday as she slipped into two different looks for separate commitments.
The 53-year-old mogul was spotted heading to a dance studio after wrapping up a meeting earlier.
After strutting her stuff in a tan skirt suit and heels she changed into a crop top and leggings for her dance session.
On the go: Jennifer Lopez had a busy day in Los Angeles on Thursday as she slipped into two different looks for separate commitments. The 53-year-old mogul was spotted heading to a dance studio after wrapping up a meeting earlier
The mom-of-two was fresh-faced underneath a pair of sizable and glamorous sunglasses.
Her lengthy golden locks blew in the breeze as she wore them free-flowing and styled with a middle part.
The lifelong dancer wore a pale pink, luxe, crewneck sweatshirt with oversized flared sleeves.
She bared a bit of her toned midriff in the top, which was cropped right beneath her chest.
Bust a move: The lifelong dancer wore a pale pink, luxe, crewneck sweatshirt with oversized flared sleeves. She bared a bit of her toned midriff in the top, which was cropped right beneath her chest
Jennifer's skintight black leggings were high-waisted and she punctuated them with white ankle socks and black sneakers.
She carried a large, beige tote from Christian Dior over her forearm and her nails were painted in a natural pink shade.
Although she was dressed down, JLo added a touch of glam to her ensemble, making a statement with splashy jewelry.
The Waiting for Tonight music artist rocked huge diamond stud earrings, a watch, and her new wedding rings.
Chic: Lopez was first seen in business-ready attire as she modeled a blazer and mini skirt ahead of a meeting in Los Angeles
Before heading for a dance session Lopez was seen in business-ready attire as she modeled a blazer and mini skirt.
She put her athletic legs on display in the teeny article of clothing that she teamed with strappy stiletto heels.
Jen, who recently returned from a long stretch in Europe, wore a fitted white shirt with the look.
She stepped out of a Bentley carrying a timelessly chic quilted black Chanel purse.
Online: And in the midst of her packed schedule, the multihyphenate found time to engage with fans on social media
And in the midst of her packed schedule, the multihyphenate found time to engage with fans on social media.
Jennifer went live on Instagram and TikTok simultaneously via her JLo Beauty business accounts.
The new Mrs. Affleck stunned in a plunging white dress that teased her perky cleavage.
She sat in a director's chair as she answered patrons' questions about her new JLo Body product.
Sensational: The new Mrs. Affleck stunned in a plunging white dress that teased her perky cleavage | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-11104611/Jennifer-Lopez-shows-fashion-range-goes-business-meeting-studio-two-looks.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-08-12T02:43:50Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-11104611/Jennifer-Lopez-shows-fashion-range-goes-business-meeting-studio-two-looks.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | false |
How to make a michelada: This grapefruit-flavored IPA-lada is what you need for summer
Want to make a michelada at home? This grapefruit-flavored IPA-Lada, adapted from the Palomada michelada served at Whittier’s Colonia Publica, is a great way to start. | https://www.latimes.com/00000182-8f81-d032-a1fa-bfbff0670000-123 | 2022-08-12T02:44:24Z | https://www.latimes.com/00000182-8f81-d032-a1fa-bfbff0670000-123 | true |
(The Hill) — Records the FBI searched for at former President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago property included classified documents related to nuclear weapons, The Washington Post reported Thursday.
Sources familiar with the investigation told the Post that those documents were among those the FBI sought on Monday, when the bureau executed a search warrant at Trump’s Palm Beach, Fla., residence.
The sources did not say if the nuclear weapons discussed in the documents belonged to the United States or if these documents were recovered.
The FBI and a spokesperson for Trump did not immediately return requests from The Hill for comment.
The Post’s reporting comes after the Justice Department (DOJ) filed a motion on Thursday to request that a Florida court unseal the search warrant executed by the FBI.
“The public’s clear and powerful interest in understanding what occurred under these circumstances weighs heavily in favor of unsealing,” DOJ lawyers wrote in the court filing submitted Thursday afternoon.
Several media organizations filed a motion the same day to further request that all documents related to the search warrant be made public.
The DOJ’s motion states that Trump’s attorneys received a list of the documents that the FBI recovered. However, they have not released them publicly.
Trump’s lawyer, Christina Bobb, said in media appearances this week that the search concerned potentially classified information kept at Mar-a-Lago.
The National Archives and Records Administration reportedly recovered 15 boxes of presidential records from Mar-a-Lago earlier this year, including some containing classified information. | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/wapo-fbi-looked-for-documents-related-to-nuclear-weapons-at-trumps-mar-a-lago/ | 2022-08-12T02:47:35Z | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/wapo-fbi-looked-for-documents-related-to-nuclear-weapons-at-trumps-mar-a-lago/ | false |
NBN Co has laid out a fresh proposal to scrap separate bandwidth charges and introduce flat-rate pricing across all fixed-line and wireless plans by July 2026.
The company is also now proposing flat-rate price reductions on plans 100Mbps and above, with the biggest price cuts aimed at its up to gigabit residential tier - a clear nod to its intention to get as many customers with gigabit-capable infrastructure using it to the fullest extent.
In addition, NBN Co said it will place restrictions on its ability to recover sunk costs from its retail prices, cap its prices for a period “on average at CPI”, and enshrine service quality standards in the SAU, instead of leaving them to the wholesale broadband agreement (WBA) process.
How the proposed changes will be received by retailers, the ACCC and the government remains to be seen.
Though the government has flagged changes to the statement of expectations (SOE) concerning NBN Co - and retailers are optimistic that NBN Co will be better positioned to pursue a more radical change agenda - it’s clear NBN Co is still somewhat constrained.
“NBN Co’s mandate to operate on a standalone commercial basis as a government business enterprise (GBE) has not changed,” the company said in a discussion paper sighted by iTnews.
“It remains imperative that the commitments NBN Co makes in the SAU (and the WBA) are set so as to support a sustainable NBN, including to provide NBN Co with the opportunity to continue to efficiently invest in the network consistent with government policy and the expectations of RSPs and end users, and to achieve and maintain a standalone investment grade credit rating.”
NBN Co said the changes proposed today, including a three year phaseout of connectivity virtual circuit (CVC) bandwidth charges altogether - “do not come without cost.”
The company anticipates “material reductions” both to short-term revenue and its “ability to monetise the increased usage of the network that will inevitably take place over coming decades.”
Absent a formal restructure of the way NBN Co - and its sunk costs - are to be treated by the government, NBN Co effectively asks retailers for their understanding, by seeking from them a list of priorities and trade-offs through upcoming consultations.
The company needs to have an agreeable special access undertaking (SAU) in place by mid-2023 to meet a government-imposed timeline.
Phaseout of CVC
Though NBN Co has previously argued against flat-rate prices on plans 50Mbps and below, it is now proposing to implement flat-rate pricing, but not immediately.
“An immediate transition to $0 CVC pricing would mean an increase of the effective access charge that RSPs will pay for low usage customers,” NBN Co said.
Instead, NBN Co proposes to move to flat-rate pricing “by no later than July 1 2026”. Part of this move will be a gradual reduction of CVC “overage” - excess - charges on 50Mbps and below plans.
NBN Co argues that a more immediate introduction of flat-rate prices on plans 50Mbps and below could increase fixed-mobile substitution.
“Higher access charges under an AVC-only model will increase incentives for RSPs to migrate low-usage customers off the nbn network and onto fixed wireless networks - particularly where those end users are customers of a mobile network operator,” the company said.
“The proposed transition period will reduce short-term incentives to move low-usage customers off the NBN network, and as access speed and usage on the NBN network increase over time, enhance the utility and value these low-usage customers gain from the NBN.”
NBN Co acknowledged that not all RSPs would be happy with the timeline, but implored them to understand the reasons for it.
On its proposed flat-rate prices for services 100Mbps and above, NBN Co is offering a sweetened deal for RSPs and users, in the form of even cheaper starting prices.
A 100/20 service would start $5 a month cheaper at $55, while 250Mbps and up to gigabit plans would start $10 a month cheaper at $60 and $70 a month respectively.
However, there are still yearly price rises embedded in the structure; NBN Co is simply proposing a different quantum and method of calculation.
The method is effectively price increases pegged at CPI for an “initial glidepath” period, before shifting to a variation.
NBN Co said the model is based on one used in the also-regulated energy sector.
Timing constraints meant that iTnews was unable to properly analyse this prior to publication.
The discussion paper will officially take submissions through to September 2; however, a forum in Sydney on August 18-19 convened by the ACCC will also be an opportunity for industry to flesh out more on the topics. | https://www.itnews.com.au/news/nbn-co-proposes-to-axe-cvc-across-all-plans-by-mid-2026-583906?utm_source=feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=iTnews+ | 2022-08-12T02:50:20Z | https://www.itnews.com.au/news/nbn-co-proposes-to-axe-cvc-across-all-plans-by-mid-2026-583906?utm_source=feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=iTnews+ | true |
WFO CORPUS CHRISTI Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Thursday, August 11, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
815 PM CDT Thu Aug 11 2022
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of west central Goliad
and north central Bee Counties through 845 PM CDT...
At 814 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 6 miles south of Charco to 7 miles east of
Pettus to Tuleta. Movement was southeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Tulsita, Tuleta and Pettus.
This includes US Highway 181 between mile markers 574 and 578.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
LAT...LON 2861 9755 2856 9763 2854 9777 2865 9787
2867 9779 2867 9778 2868 9777 2869 9772
2869 9764
TIME...MOT...LOC 0114Z 318DEG 9KT 2865 9760 2861 9769 2859 9782
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH
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GREENSBORO — The Blind Tiger reopened Thursday night, despite the suspension of its alcohol permits after a fatal shooting there last month.
On its Facebook page, the club advertised doors would open at 7 p.m. for a show featuring Eighteen Visions, End, Wristmeetrazor and End of Your Rope.
“The business can open as long as no alcoholic beverages are sold, served, possessed or consumed,” said Jeff Strickland, a spokesman for the North Carolina ABC Commission.
The popular nightspot temporarily shut down after 19-year-old Pedro Alegria was shot and killed in the venue’s parking lot on July 31.
Jason Leonard, who was employed by the club as a security guard, was charged with second-degree murder in Alegria’s killing, Greensboro police said.
Affidavits and witness statements attached to the suspension order indicated that Alegria was part of a group of 10 people, half of them under age 21. There was an argument between some members of Alegria’s group and another group that became physical. Both groups were kicked out — and they continued to argue outside of the club, according to a summary of events included with the suspension order.
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A few minutes later, around 2:15 a.m., a security guard “brandishing a gun” fired into the group, hitting Alegria in the neck, according to the summary.
Alegria ran, leaving a trail of blood, until he collapsed in the rear parking lot that The Blind Tiger shares with other businesses.
An Alcohol Law Enforcement investigation into the venue at 1819 Spring Garden St. resulted in further charges last week.
The owner, 47-year-old Bradford McCauley of Winston-Salem, was charged with failing to superintend and hiring unlicensed armed security. Manager Donald Beck Jr., 55, of Greensboro was charged with allowing violations to occur on the ABC-licensed premises and hiring unlicensed armed security.
Leonard and Anthony Delaney, both 28 and from Greensboro, were charged with providing unlicensed armed security and allowing violations to occur on the ABC-licensed premises.
Twice this year the business has come under the scrutiny of Greensboro’s Safety Review Board after shootings on the premises. The City Council created the board last December to evaluate violent incidents at restaurants, clubs and bars.
In April, the city shut The Blind Tiger down after two shootings occurred within days of each other. The business was able to reopen after safety and code violations were brought into compliance.
The July shooting brought renewed scrutiny.
“We continue to look at ways we can engage the business … because we still feel like their operations have consistently shown to generate this type of behavior,” Assistant City Manager Trey Davis said.
The ABC Commission cited the shootings in issuing the summary suspension of the club’s alcohol permits, which is in effect until the case is heard by the Office of Administrative Hearings.
It was unclear Thursday when that hearing might take place. | https://greensboro.com/news/local/the-blind-tiger-open-again-for-business-despite-investigations-into-fatal-shooting/article_52419aa6-1996-11ed-85a6-473d2b9ce128.html | 2022-08-12T02:53:21Z | https://greensboro.com/news/local/the-blind-tiger-open-again-for-business-despite-investigations-into-fatal-shooting/article_52419aa6-1996-11ed-85a6-473d2b9ce128.html | false |
Vidatronic Expands Portfolio of Power Management, Analog, and Security IP with Additional 180 nm to 22 nm Technologies for IoT Applications Available for Licensing
AUSTIN, TEXAS – AUGUST 11, 2022 -- Vidatronic, Inc., a leading provider of power management, analog, and security intellectual property (IP) licenses and integrated platform solutions, today revealed their latest IP cores immediately available for licensing in 180 nm, 40 nm, and 22 nm processes. These IPs enable Vidatronic customers to design tightly integrated, high performing, ultra-low-power systems on chip (SoCs) for a variety of end applications, including consumer devices, Internet of Things (IoT), Metaverse, advanced microprocessor, and high-speed serial interface applications. These IPs have already been licensed by several of our leading customers.
Vidatronic’s integrated platform solutions simplify the design process with customizable IP for easier and more cost-effective integration. Leveraging Vidatronic’s new IPs will enable customers to achieve unparalleled levels of performance, power efficiency, security, and reliability while minimizing cost. With over a decade of experience delivering advanced analog, security, and power management IP solutions globally, these new IPs strengthen Vidatronic's position as a leader in innovative analog technologies.
“Vidatronic has seen significant growth over the last year and our rapidly expanding portfolio is a result of that,” says Moises Robinson, President and Co-Founder of Vidatronic. “As demand for customizable power management, analog, and security IP continues to increase, Vidatronic is well-positioned to provide a one-stop-shop for our customers where they can meet all of their power, analog and security needs with a single integrated platform solution.”
Vidatronic’s IP Portfolio, which span process nodes from 180 nm down to 4 nm FinFET, contains the following new IPs:
- Low Dropout (LDO) Voltage Regulator IPs equipped with Vidatronic’s Power Quencher® technology that enable ultra-low-power operation with no external components required – new IP in 180/40/22 nm
- Bandgap Voltage Reference IP equipped with Vidatronic’s ACCUREF® technology that enables high accuracy and low power operation – new IP in 180/22 nm
- Single-Inductor-Multiple-Output (SIMO) buck DC-DC converter IP that can support multiple output rails with a single inductor for lower overall cost and better system efficiency and uses discontinuous-conduction mode (DCM) optimized for low-power applications – new IP in 180/22 nm
- Li-Ion Wireless Battery Charger IP that integrates a rectifier and LDOs to provide fast and safe charging of Li-ion battery packs, monitors the voltage/current of each cell in the battery pack, and provides a direct DC charge option from an external source – new IP in 180 nm
- 8-Bit Dual Slope Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) IP – new IP in 180 nm
- Integrated support blocks including analog test mux IP, temperature sensor IP, power switch IP, power-ok, serial-peripheral interface (SPI) IP, and clock IP – new IP in 180/40/22 nm
All listed IP blocks are immediately available to license. If you are interested in licensing, please contact sales@vidatronic.com.
About Vidatronic, Inc.
Vidatronic, founded in 2010, provides power management, analog, and security intellectual property (IP) licenses and platform solutions for integration into customers’ systems-on-a-chip (SoCs). Their patented technology enables high-performing SoCs to achieve ultra-low-power and highly efficient operation without needing external components, which lowers cost, reduces size, extends the life of the device, and improves reliability of the system while also increasing hardware security.
Vidatronic’s IP portfolio includes low dropout (LDO) voltage regulators, DC-DC converters, ultra-low-power/high-accuracy voltage references, data converters, PMUs for Augmented/Virtual Reality and security applications, LED drivers, and associated circuitry for a variety of applications from consumer devices, including IoT, to enterprise markets, including servers. Vidatronic has experience in a wide variety of foundries and silicon processes from 180 nm down to 3 nm, with a history of first-pass silicon success.
Licensing Vidatronic IP will get your company to market faster with lower overall cost. For more information visit www.vidatronic.com.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — If you were exposed to COVID-19, take three home tests instead of two to make sure you’re not infected, according to new U.S. recommendations released Thursday.
Previously, the Food and Drug Administration had advised taking two rapid antigen tests over two or three days to rule out infection. But the agency says new studies suggest that protocol can miss too many infections, and could result in people spreading the coronavirus to others, especially if they don’t develop symptoms.
The new guidance applies to people without symptoms who think they may have been exposed. People with symptoms can continue using two tests spaced 48 hours apart.
Thursday’s update reflects the evolving understanding of the accuracy of antigen tests, which are less sensitive than laboratory tests but have become the standard testing approach due to their speed and convenience. Instead of detecting the coronavirus itself, they detect protein traces, known as antigens, similar to rapid flu tests.
Health officials have repeatedly cautioned that the tests can give false negatives if taken too early. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends people without symptoms wait five days after an exposure. That’s because it generally takes several days before the antigens reach levels detectable via testing with a nose swab.
All 22 home antigen tests on the U.S. market were authorized for emergency use based on preliminary data, while companies and researchers gathered more definitive metrics on their accuracy.
The FDA said its latest decision reflects new information on the accuracy of antigen tests. In a government study, adding a third test improved accuracy from 62% to 79%.
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California-based Peak 1031 Exchange says actions would adversely affect whole economy, not just investors.
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of President Biden's 2023 budget, the administration proposed severe limitations to 1031 exchanges. The proposal would allow taxpayers to defer up to $500,000 of capital gains ($1 million in the case of married individuals filing a joint return) for each sale of investment property. Any gains in excess of $500,000 (or $1 million, as the case may be) would be recognized by the taxpayer in the year the real property is sold.
President Biden's proposal would, of course, severely limit the property values that investors can use in an exchange. However, it would also adversely impact the economy as a whole. While this proposal is intended to generate $1.95 billion in revenue for the government through taxing the sale of investment real estate, other businesses that generate income as a result of 1031 exchanges were estimated to have produced approximately $7.8 billion in tax revenue last year, according to a May 2021 study by Ernst & Young.
There are numerous ancillary parties involved throughout the 1031 exchange process, including real estate investors, escrow specialists, qualified intermediaries, lenders, attorneys, and appraisers. In total, the Ernst & Young study projected that businesses related to 1031 exchanges would produce 568,000 jobs, create $27.5 billion of labor income and add $55.3 billion to GDP during the course of last year. As a result, if exchanges are limited as President Biden proposes, the negative impact would extend far beyond the prospective sellers.
"Given the overall economic impact of Section 1031, I think it is doubtful that Congress would enact such an aggressive cap on 1031 exchanges," says Kevin M. Levine, Partner and Executive Vice President at Peak 1031 Exchange. "However, we also should not take it for granted that Section 1031 will remain intact as it now is. Each one of us must do our part to ensure that we and the economy as a whole can continue to reap the full benefits of 1031 exchanges."
As a result, we at Peak 1031 Exchange encourage readers to contact their representatives and express their concerns about limiting IRC Section 1031 in the manner described above. This can be done easily by clicking the following: https://1031buildsamerica.org/take-action/
Aaron Tozier
The Peak Companies / Peak 1031 Exchange, Inc.
+1 (818) 591-3300 x7013
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IAG returns to profit despite perils blow
IAG has returned to profitability after a loss the previous year, but will be returning a smaller dividend to shareholders.
The insurance giant on Friday reported a $347 million net profit after tax (NPAT) in the 12 months to June 30, after a $427 million loss the year before, beating consensus estimates of a $248 million profit.
The NRMA Insurance and CGU Insurance brand owner said its cash earnings were up 71.5 per cent to $747 million, with gross written premiums up 5.7 per cent to $13.3 billion.
The company's profit margin on premiums dropped to 7.4 per cent in the 12 months to June 30, from 13.5 per cent the year before, in part because natural perils payouts cost the insurer $1.12 billion versus its budget of $765 million.
"Climate change and its impact on our customers and communities is one of the most important challenges we face as a business," chief executive Nick Hawkins said.
"FY22 was one of the most significant peril years we have experienced, with multiple events in Australia and New Zealand," including a severe hailstorm in Adelaide in October, thunderstorms in NSW and Queensland that much, the Queensland and NSW floods in February and July 2021 flooding in Westport, New Zealand.
IAG is raising its natural perils allowance this year to $909 million.
At 10.49am AEST, IAG shares were up 1.3 per cent to $4.67.
IAG declared a final dividend of five cents to per share, 70 per cent franked, for total dividend this year of 11c per share. In fiscal 2021 it paid a final dividend of 13c per share and a total dividend of 20c. | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/aap/article-11104589/IAG-returns-profit-despite-perils-blow.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-08-12T03:00:53Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/aap/article-11104589/IAG-returns-profit-despite-perils-blow.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | false |
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The contract standoff between the Chicago Bears and Roquan Smith continued Thursday with the star linebacker watching practice from the sideline and new coach Matt Eberflus saying he expects healthy players to participate on the field.
The Bears removed Smith from the physically unable to perform list on Wednesday, opening up the possibility of fines for missing practices, a day after he went public with a trade request. Eberflus declined to discuss what actions the team might take.
“I’m not gonna get into the details of what discipline is there,” he said. “But we will certainly work through that when the time comes.”
Eberflus did make one thing clear.
“We expect all of our healthy players to practice,” he said.
Smith, who does not have an agent, accused the Bears of using bad-faith tactics during negotiations for a contract extension in a statement to NFL.com on Tuesday. He said the front office led by new general manager Ryan Poles has made take-it-or-leave-it offers since talks began in April that would be “bad for myself, and for the entire LB market if I signed it.”
Smith, the No. 8 overall draft pick in 2018, is entering the fifth and final year of his rookie contract. He was a second-team All-Pro in 2020 and 2021.
Poles said this week he planned to continue to work toward an extension rather than a trade. He also insisted his feelings about Smith have not changed, that he still thinks highly of him.
But the Bears’ new regime has a challenge on its hands with one of the team’s best players in a stare-down with the organization.
“For me it’s about being respectful to everybody in the building,” Eberflus said. “Do I certainly know what Roquan’s going through? I don’t know. I’m not in his chair. I don’t know that. You never put yourself in another man’s shoes. His perspective may be something different. That’s where he is. I’m gonna be respectful of that.”
Eberflus told reporters in his opening statement they would have to ask Smith why he decided not to practice. He also said they’d have to ask Smith in response to questions about what he can accomplish by watching from the sideline and if he’ll participate without a new deal.
“I don’t have that understanding one way or the other. I don’t know. You’ll have to ask him,” Eberflus said.
The team has not made Smith available to the media since training camp opened because he is not practicing. Eberflus said he thought there was a possibility Smith would participate on Thursday.
“Like I said I expect all the healthy guys to practice,” he said.
The Bears hired Poles and Eberflus to replace the fired Ryan Pace and Matt Nagy after going 6-11 and missing the playoffs for the ninth time in 11 years. Eberflus and his staff plan to use Smith as a weakside linebacker in a 4-3 scheme.
The Bears’ first preseason game is against the Kansas City Chiefs at Soldier Field on Saturday. They open the season at home against San Francisco on Sept. 11.
But they’re missing one of their most important players as they try to implement a new scheme.
“To bridge any gap you’re going to need communication, right, so that’s the first step,” Eberflus said. “In any relationship you need communication so I would just say that.”
But are the lines open?
“That’s going to be with Ryan and Roquan to deal with,” Eberflus said.
NOTES: Eberflus said WR N’Keal Harry had ankle surgery and did not give a timetable for his return. He also said RB David Montgomery and TE Cole Kmet will miss Saturday’s game with undisclosed injuries.
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Like so many educators, Kaley McKee’s face lights up as soon as she starts talking about her students. She’s a first-grade teacher at Akron, Ohio’s Firestone Park Elementary, and has been teaching for nine years.
She says, making her classroom a warm, welcoming place is always a priority.
“It makes them want to be there, makes them feel safe, kind of builds a little community with us as we decorate our classroom together,” McKee said.
That all costs money. It should be no secret that teachers aren’t making big bucks.
“Barely enough. I’ve always held a second job, I’ve always held a serving job,” she said.
So a few years ago, McKee jumped on the Amazon Wishlist wagon for help stocking her classroom.
You may have seen the hashtag #ClearTheList shared on social media — friends, family, strangers, and even celebrities buying bits and pieces for teachers from an Amazon shopping wishlist delivered right to their door.
Things that need to be restocked all year long like paper, pencils, and glue sticks.
Plus, snacks, snacks, and more snacks.
“Snacks are a big part of my wish list because I feed them snacks every day, just in case. Just in case they didn’t get that morning meal,” she said.
And then, things you might not always think teachers provide for students.
“Gloves and hats and mittens, I buy those in the wintertime for kids. Book bags, school boxes,” McKee said, remembering how one student’s siblings came to her classroom asking if they could also have warm winter clothes to wear.
Nonprofit AdoptAClassroom.org surveyed nearly 5,500 teachers and found that they spend an average of $750 of their own money on their classrooms.
The website lets family, friends, strangers donate to teachers to help with some of that burden.
“When teachers receive a donation on AdoptAClassroom.org, they feel like their community values them, their profession is respected and that people see all that they’re doing for their kids,” said Devon Karbowski at AdoptAClassroom.org.
Randi Weingarten is the president of the American Federation of Teachers, the largest teachers union in America.
“It is who teachers are, and it is what they do to make a difference in the lives of kids,” Weingarten said.
She said school systems should be providing necessary supplies but is grateful teachers can use sites like Amazon wishlists, AdoptAClassroom.org, and DonorChoose to get them help.
“There’s no other job that presumes that the employee is actually gonna subsidize the job and teachers do it just out of routine,” Weingarten said.
So far, for the upcoming school year, McKee has had 50 things purchased off her Amazon wishlist.. everything from snacks and scoop seats to posters, pencils, and even diverse dolls.
“A lot of my students are African American, and I noticed that all my hand-me-down Barbies were not, so I was able to get some more diverse because Barbies are the girls” favorite,” McKee said.
Half of the items are bought by family and friends who see McKee’s posts on Facebook or social media — the rest are from local businesses or even total strangers who want to stay anonymous.
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SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- J INTS BIO announced that the pre-clinical data of its novel, orally administered 4th generation EGFR TKI 'JIN-A02' was presented at the 2022 IASLC World Conference on Lung Cancer in Vienna, Austria on 8th August, at the official session "Overcoming Resistance to EGFR Inhibitors".
In addition, the abstract no. MA07.08 entitled "JIN-A02, a Highly Effective 4th Generation EGFR-TKI, Targeting EGFR C797S Mutation in NSCLC" was selected by the editors of the European Thoracic Oncology Platform (ETOP), to be included in a key highlights slide set which will be uploaded to its official website: http://www.etop-eu.org/. In general, a limited number of abstracts out of the hundreds accepted are selected for this honor at each international meeting. And it is uncommon for a product at pre-clinical stage.
This is also the first time a Korean company has been selected to be included in the European Thoracic Oncology Platform (ETOP) and it demonstrates that 'JIN-A02' has received wide recognition by the international oncology community as a game changer and has the potential to be a the best-in-class 4th generation EGFR TKI in the treatment of NSCLC with double and triple C797S mutations.
About European Thoracic Oncology Platform (ETOP)
ETOP is a not-for-profit organization promoting academic clinical research and the exchange of ideas in the field of thoracic oncology and comprises more than 50 collaborative groups and institutions from all over Europe and beyond. ETOP sponsors and administers a growing number of translational studies and clinical trials by serving as a meeting platform for European study groups and institutions engaged in research on thoracic malignancies.
About J INTS BIO
J INTS BIO is a bio company specialized in developing innovative anti-cancer and orphan drugs to realize the goal of changing lives and improving health for patients around the world. J INTS BIO's teams have prior multi-year experience in multinational pharmaceutical companies and CROs and track records in medical, regulatory affairs, drug discovery and development.
About 'JIN-A02'
'JIN-A02' is a novel orally administered 4th Generation EGFR TKI targeting C797S mutations in NSCLC. Although 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Generation EGFR TKIs have been used with some success, recurrence occurs in most patients including 3rd Generation TKIs such as Osimertinib. Currently, there are no approved therapies for patients who developed EGFR C797S mutations due to the use of 3rd Generation EGFR TKIs and with the high propensity of these cancers to metastasize to the brain, there is an urgent need to develop an effective drug with high blood-brain barrier permeability. 'JIN-A02', a novel oral EGFR TKI, which is effective against C797S mutations and have a high brain penetrance, is therefore expected to become the most promising Best-in-Class 4th-generation EGFR TKI in NSCLC patients with limited or no viable treatment options.
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(The Hill) — Records the FBI searched for at former President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago property included classified documents related to nuclear weapons, The Washington Post reported Thursday.
Sources familiar with the investigation told the Post that those documents were among those the FBI sought on Monday, when the bureau executed a search warrant at Trump’s Palm Beach, Fla., residence.
The sources did not say if the nuclear weapons discussed in the documents belonged to the United States or if these documents were recovered.
The FBI and a spokesperson for Trump did not immediately return requests from The Hill for comment.
The Post’s reporting comes after the Justice Department (DOJ) filed a motion on Thursday to request that a Florida court unseal the search warrant executed by the FBI.
“The public’s clear and powerful interest in understanding what occurred under these circumstances weighs heavily in favor of unsealing,” DOJ lawyers wrote in the court filing submitted Thursday afternoon.
Several media organizations filed a motion the same day to further request that all documents related to the search warrant be made public.
The DOJ’s motion states that Trump’s attorneys received a list of the documents that the FBI recovered. However, they have not released them publicly.
Trump’s lawyer, Christina Bobb, said in media appearances this week that the search concerned potentially classified information kept at Mar-a-Lago.
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Report: FBI searched for classified documents on nuclear weapons at Trump residence
WASHINGTON (CNN) - The FBI was looking for classified documents related to nuclear weapons when it searched Mar-a-Lago on Monday, according to the Washington Post.
The Post reports experts in top secret information were concerned the documents, which were not well secured, could potentially fall into the wrong hands.
Documents about nuclear weapons capabilities are especially sensitive and usually highly restricted to a small number of government officials.
Details about nuclear weapons could provide foreign intelligence agencies with a road map to build ways to counter those systems.
The Post reporting does not indicate whether the FBI was able to successfully retrieve the classified documents in their search of the Palm Beach resort.
Attorney General Merrick Garland said Thursday that he “personally approved” the decision to seek a warrant for the search of Trump’s Florida home.
The Justice Department filed a request to have the search warrant of the property unsealed.
The DOJ will discuss that request with Trump Friday to determine if he opposes the release.
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Federal work-safety investigators are looking into the death of an Amazon worker and an injury that potentially led to the death of another employee, adding to a probe already underway following a third fatality during the company’s annual Prime Day shopping event in mid-July.
All three Amazon workers died within the past month and were employed at company facilities in New Jersey.
The new Occupational Health and Safety Administration investigations are putting fresh scrutiny on Amazon’s injury rates and workplace-safety procedures, which have long been criticized by labor and safety advocates as inadequate.
Department of Labor spokesperson Denisha Braxton confirmed Thursday that the most-recent fatality took place last week at an Amazon facility in Monroe Township, about 20 miles (35 kilometers) northeast of Trenton. The second probe is looking into a July 24 accident at an Amazon facility in Robbinsville. The worker involved in that accident died three days later, according to Braxton.
In a statement, Robbinsville Police Chief Michael Polaski said police responded to the warehouse, called PNE5, on July 24 after receiving a report that a worker fell from a three-foot (one-meter) ladder and struck his head.
Polaski said the worker was conscious and alert when police arrived. But police were told CPR was conducted on the person by other workers prior to their arrival, he said. The person was transported to a hospital and OSHA was notified of the incident on the same day, he added.
Police in Monroe Township didn’t immediately reply for a request for comment on the incident there.
The two most recent deaths were first reported by the USA Today Network.
OSHA officials declined to provide additional information about any of the deaths, citing the open investigations. The agency has up to six month to complete each probe.
Sam Stephenson, a spokesperson for Seattle-based Amazon, said in a statement the company was “deeply saddened by the passing of our colleagues and offer our condolences to their family and friends.”
“Our investigations are ongoing and we’re cooperating with OSHA, which is conducting its own reviews of the events, as it often does in these situations,” Stephenson said.
Last month, OSHA launched another investigation into a worker fatality at an Amazon warehouse in the New Jersey town of Carteret during the company’s Prime Day shopping event, which turned out to be the biggest in the company’s history. Federal officials haven’t released additional details about the death, but news reports have identified the worker as 42-year-old Rafael Reynaldo Mota Frias.
A spokesperson for Amazon said the company’s internal investigation into the Carteret death shows it “was not a work-related incident, and instead was related to a personal medical condition.”
“OSHA is currently investigating the incident, and, based upon the evidence currently available to us, we fully expect that it will reach the same conclusion,” the spokesperson said.
News of the deaths comes amid broader scrutiny into the company’s operations. In late July, OSHA officials inspected Amazon facilities in New York, Illinois and Florida after receiving referrals alleging health and safety violations from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York. The civil division of the U.S. attorney’s office is also investigating safety hazards at Amazon warehouses and “fraudulent conduct designed to hide injuries from OSHA and others,” according to a spokesperson for the office. | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/osha-investigates-deaths-of-amazon-workers-in-new-jersey/ | 2022-08-12T03:18:16Z | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/osha-investigates-deaths-of-amazon-workers-in-new-jersey/ | false |
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Real Madrid starts the Spanish league season overflowing with confidence that it can retain the domestic title despite Barcelona spending big to add top talent to its team.
Barcelona hosts Rayo Vallecano on Saturday, a day before Madrid visits the newly promoted Almería in the opening round of the league.
Led by Ballon d’Or favorite Karim Benzema, Madrid delivered an outstanding campaign last season by winning the Champions League for a record-extending 14th time and running away from Barcelona and Atlético Madrid in the league.
After retaining all its starters and important reserves, as well as making select reinforcements to its midfield and defense, Carlo Ancelotti’s team is openly talking about their aspirations to sweep up all the titles in play.
Madrid was in championship form on Wednesday when it won the UEFA Super Cup after easing past Eintracht Frankfurt 2-0 thanks to goals by Benzema and David Alaba. Now it wants to not only defend its European and Spanish titles, but also win the Copa del Rey and the Spanish Super Cup.
“When you’re successful, it’s difficult to do it again,” Madrid defender Dani Carvajal said after the victory over Frankfurt. “We’re going to fight for everything. Barcelona, Atlético and Sevilla will make life difficult in La Liga. We have to approach the Champions League game by game. We’ve won one title and we’re aiming for the next five.”
Madrid will start its league title defense on Sunday in southern Spain at Almería, which won the second division last season. The modest Almería’s biggest threat is Nigeria forward Umar Sadiq.
Ancelotti, who exceeded expectations last season after returning for a second stint in charge of the team, should have more to work with from the bench this season. Little-used veterans Gareth Bale, Isco Alarcón and Marcelo have all left. Madrid has added defender Antonio Rüdiger and defending midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni.
Madrid will still boast its mix of proven winners in Benzema, Luka Modric, Toni Kroos and Thibaut Courtois, along with younger players Vinícius Júnior, Federico Valverde, Éder Militão and Rodrygo.
Ancelotti praised the team spirit his players have forged, saying that “this is the healthiest (locker room) I have coached” in his long career that has included success at AC Milan, Chelsea, Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain.
Madrid, however, should have to face a tougher challenge from Barcelona, which finished 13 points adrift in second place after a tumultuous season following the exit of Lionel Messi.
Unable to contemplate another year without a title, the highly indebted Barcelona sold 25% of its Spanish league television rights for the next 25 years and part of its own production company to get the money needed to reinforce its squad.
So instead of fielding an attack led by Memphis Depay and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, former Bayern star Robert Lewandowski will be its top striker. Winger Raphinha has arrived from Leeds to compete with Ousmane Dembélé, Ferran Torres and Ansu Fati for playing time on either side of Lewandowski, while Jules Koundé moved from Sevilla to greatly boost its defense. Those three signings cost the club 160 million euros ($165 million). Barcelona also bulked up in defense with Andreas Christensen and in midfield with Franck Kessie, who arrived as free agents.
“We have to admit that (Barcelona) has added some quality players, with Raphinha, who I know well, with Lewandowski, who is another world-class player,” Madrid midfielder Casemiro said. “They will try to play their best. We will also want to play better, so let the best team finish on top.”
It remains unclear if Barcelona’s new signings will be able to make their competitive debuts against Rayo due to the league’s salary cap rules that limit how much clubs can spend on players relative to their financial balance. With Barcelona still holding 1 billion euros ($1 billion) in debt, it has seen its salary cap shrink dramatically.
Club president Joan Laporta has said that his club will be able to register its new signings but two days before the home opener at Camp Nou, Barcelona has yet to officially register Lewandowski and its other new players with the league. Madrid, Atlético and Sevilla, along with most of the other clubs, have registered their new players. The deadline is the end of August to play in the 2022-23 league season.
So Barcelona’s busy off-season is likely not over. The club may need to sell players or more club assets to get its new transfers in league action as it tries to give Madrid a genuine challenge.
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Ohio police department says officers, employees no longer need to cover up their tattoos
Published: Aug. 11, 2022 at 10:06 PM CDT|Updated: 18 minutes ago
MIDDLETOWN, Ohio (Gray News) - A police department in Ohio is changing its policy regarding its employees and their tattoos.
The Middletown Division of Police said it is updating its policy and no longer requiring its officers and other employees to cover up their tattoos.
This week, the department shared the policy update on its social media, saying they are trying new things and hoping to attract new employees.
They also encourage the public to say hello to officers and its employees in the community as the department says tattoos are a great conversation starter.
More information about the Middletown Division of Police can be found here.
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PARIS (AP) — Firefighters from across Europe struggled Thursday to contain a huge wildfire in France that has swept through a large swath of pine forest, while Germans and Poles faced a mass fish die-off in a river flowing between their countries.
Europe is suffering under a severe heat wave and drought that has produced tragic consequences for farmers and ecosystems already under threat from climate change and pollution.
The drought is causing a loss of agricultural products and other food at a time when supply shortages and Russia’s war against Ukraine have caused inflation to spike.
In France, which is enduring its worst drought on record, flames raged through pine forests overnight, illuminating the sky with an intense orange light in the Gironde region, which was already ravaged by flames last month, and in neighboring Landes. More than 68 square kilometers (26 square miles) have burned since Tuesday.
The French wildfires have already forced the evacuation of about 10,000 people and destroyed at least 16 houses.
Along the Oder River, which flows from Czechia north into the Baltic Sea, volunteers have been collecting dead fish that have washed ashore in Poland and Germany.
Piotr Nieznanski, the conservation policy director at WWF Poland, said it appears that a toxic chemical was released into the water by an industry and the low water levels caused by the drought has made conditions far more dangerous for the fish.
“A tragic event is happening along the Oder River, an international river, and there is no transparent information about what is going on,” he said, calling on government authorities to investigate.
People living along the river have been warned not to swim in the water or even touch it.
Poland’s state water management body said the drought and high temperatures can cause even small amounts of pollution to lead to an ecological disaster but it has not identified the source of the pollution.
In northern Serbia, the dry bed of the Conopljankso reservoir is now littered with dead fish that were unable to survive the drought.
The water level along Germany’s Rhine River was at risk of falling so low that it could become difficult to transport goods — including critical energy items like coal and gasoline.
In Italy, which is experiencing its worst drought in seven decades, the parched Po River has already caused billions of euros in losses to farmers who normally rely on Italy’s longest river to irrigate their fields and rice paddies.
“I am young and I do not remember anything like this, but even the elderly in my village or the other villages around here have never seen anything like this, never ever,” said Antonio Cestari, a 35-year-old farmer in Ficarolo who says he expects to produce only half his usual crops of corn, wheat and soy because his river-fed wells have such low water levels.
The Po runs 652 kilometers (405 miles) from the northwestern city of Turin to Venice. It has dozens of tributary rivers but northern Italy hasn’t seen rainfall for months and this year’s snowfall was down by 70%. The drying up of the Po is also jeopardizing drinking water in Italy’s densely populated and highly industrialized districts.
Over in Portugal, the Serra da Estrela national park was also being ravaged by a wildfire. Some 1,500 firefighters, 476 vehicles and 12 aircraft were deployed to fight it but the wind-driven blaze 250 kilometers (150 miles) northeast of Lisbon was very hard to reach, with inaccessible peaks almost 2,000 meters (6,560 feet) high and deep ravines. The fire has charred 10,000 hectares (25,000 acres) of woodland.
In Britain, where temperatures hit a record 40.3 degrees Celsius (104.5 degrees Fahrenheit) in July, the weather office has issued a new warning for “extreme heat” from Thursday through Sunday, with temperatures forecast to reach 36 C (96.8 F).
It has been one of the driest summers on record in southern Britain, and the Met Office weather service said there is an “exceptional risk” of wildfires over the next few days.
London Fire Brigade said its control room had dealt with 340 grass, garbage and open-land fires during the first week of August, eight times the number from last year. Assistant Commissioner Jonathan Smith said “the grass in London is tinderbox dry and the smallest of sparks can start a blaze which could cause devastation.”
In Switzerland, a drought and high temperatures have endangered fish populations and authorities have begun moving fish out of some creeks that were running dry.
In Hausen, in the canton of Zurich, officials caught hundreds of fish, many of them brown trout, in the almost dried-up Heischerbach, Juchbach and Muehlebach creeks this week by anesthetizing them with electric shocks and then immediately placing them in a water tank enriched with oxygen, local media reported. Later, the fish were taken to creeks that still carry enough water.
Despite all the harm caused by the extreme weather, Swiss authorities see one morbid upside: they believe there’s hope of finding some people who went missing in the mountains in the last few years because their bodies are being released as glaciers melt.
In the Swiss canton of Valais, melting glaciers have recently revealed parts of a crashed airplane and, at separate locations, at least two skeletons. The bodies have not yet been identified, news website 20Minuten reported Thursday.
Spanish state television showed dozens of trucks heading to France having to turn around and stay in Spain because wildfires had forced authorities to close some border crossings. TVE reported that truckers, many carrying perishable goods, were looking for ways to cross the border because the parking areas around the Irun crossing were full.
France this week is in its fourth heat wave of the year as it faces what the government describes as the country’s worst drought on record. Temperatures were expected to reach 40 C (104 F) on Thursday.
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Gera reported from Warsaw, Poland. Kirsten Grieshaber in Berlin, Jill Lawless in London, Ciaran Giles in Madrid, Andrea Rosa in Ficarolo, Italy and Barry Hatton in Lisbon, Portugal, contributed reporting.
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ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the Connecticut Lottery's "Cash 5" game were:
12-13-20-25-28
(twelve, thirteen, twenty, twenty-five, twenty-eight)
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the Connecticut Lottery's "Cash 5" game were:
12-13-20-25-28
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BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Real Madrid starts the Spanish league season overflowing with confidence that it can retain the domestic title despite Barcelona spending big to add top talent to its team.
Barcelona hosts Rayo Vallecano on Saturday, a day before Madrid visits the newly promoted Almería in the opening round of the league.
Led by Ballon d’Or favorite Karim Benzema, Madrid delivered an outstanding campaign last season by winning the Champions League for a record-extending 14th time and running away from Barcelona and Atlético Madrid in the league.
After retaining all its starters and important reserves, as well as making select reinforcements to its midfield and defense, Carlo Ancelotti’s team is openly talking about their aspirations to sweep up all the titles in play.
Madrid was in championship form on Wednesday when it won the UEFA Super Cup after easing past Eintracht Frankfurt 2-0 thanks to goals by Benzema and David Alaba. Now it wants to not only defend its European and Spanish titles, but also win the Copa del Rey and the Spanish Super Cup.
“When you’re successful, it’s difficult to do it again,” Madrid defender Dani Carvajal said after the victory over Frankfurt. “We’re going to fight for everything. Barcelona, Atlético and Sevilla will make life difficult in La Liga. We have to approach the Champions League game by game. We’ve won one title and we’re aiming for the next five.”
Madrid will start its league title defense on Sunday in southern Spain at Almería, which won the second division last season. The modest Almería’s biggest threat is Nigeria forward Umar Sadiq.
Ancelotti, who exceeded expectations last season after returning for a second stint in charge of the team, should have more to work with from the bench this season. Little-used veterans Gareth Bale, Isco Alarcón and Marcelo have all left. Madrid has added defender Antonio Rüdiger and defending midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni.
Madrid will still boast its mix of proven winners in Benzema, Luka Modric, Toni Kroos and Thibaut Courtois, along with younger players Vinícius Júnior, Federico Valverde, Éder Militão and Rodrygo.
Ancelotti praised the team spirit his players have forged, saying that “this is the healthiest (locker room) I have coached” in his long career that has included success at AC Milan, Chelsea, Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain.
Madrid, however, should have to face a tougher challenge from Barcelona, which finished 13 points adrift in second place after a tumultuous season following the exit of Lionel Messi.
Unable to contemplate another year without a title, the highly indebted Barcelona sold 25% of its Spanish league television rights for the next 25 years and part of its own production company to get the money needed to reinforce its squad.
So instead of fielding an attack led by Memphis Depay and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, former Bayern star Robert Lewandowski will be its top striker. Winger Raphinha has arrived from Leeds to compete with Ousmane Dembélé, Ferran Torres and Ansu Fati for playing time on either side of Lewandowski, while Jules Koundé moved from Sevilla to greatly boost its defense. Those three signings cost the club 160 million euros ($165 million). Barcelona also bulked up in defense with Andreas Christensen and in midfield with Franck Kessie, who arrived as free agents.
“We have to admit that (Barcelona) has added some quality players, with Raphinha, who I know well, with Lewandowski, who is another world-class player,” Madrid midfielder Casemiro said. “They will try to play their best. We will also want to play better, so let the best team finish on top.”
It remains unclear if Barcelona’s new signings will be able to make their competitive debuts against Rayo due to the league’s salary cap rules that limit how much clubs can spend on players relative to their financial balance. With Barcelona still holding 1 billion euros ($1 billion) in debt, it has seen its salary cap shrink dramatically.
Club president Joan Laporta has said that his club will be able to register its new signings but two days before the home opener at Camp Nou, Barcelona has yet to officially register Lewandowski and its other new players with the league. Madrid, Atlético and Sevilla, along with most of the other clubs, have registered their new players. The deadline is the end of August to play in the 2022-23 league season.
So Barcelona’s busy off-season is likely not over. The club may need to sell players or more club assets to get its new transfers in league action as it tries to give Madrid a genuine challenge.
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AP Sports Writer (AP) — James White, who scored the game-winning touchdown in the New England Patriots’ historic comeback win over Atlanta in Super Bowl 51, announced his retirement on Thursday.
White won three Super Bowls in eight seasons — all with the Patriots.
“This chapter has been one that I will cherish. I look forward to what is next,” White wrote on Instagram.
White set Super Bowl records for points scored in a game (20) and receptions (14) as the Patriots rallied from a 28-3 third-quarter deficit to beat the Falcons 34-28 on Feb. 5, 2017, the biggest comeback in Super Bowl history.
The 30-year-old White was trying to work his way back from hip surgery that abruptly ended his 2021 season. He dislocated the hip during the Patriots’ Week 3 matchup with New Orleans.
White also struggled in 2020 while he was dealing with the aftermath of his father’s death and his mother’s severe injury in a car crash.
He spent seven months rehabilitating from the hip surgery before signing a new two-year deal in March to remain in New England. But he began training camp on the physically unable to perform list and was never cleared to resume full-contact practices.
Though undersized at 5-foot-10 and 200 pounds when he was selected out of Wisconsin in the fourth-round of 2014 draft, by his second season he had become the Patriots’ go-to receiver out of the backfield — particularly on third down.
He appeared in 95 regular-season games and had 1,278 rushing yards on 319 attempts with 11 touchdowns. As a receiver his numbers were more impressive: 381 catches for 3,278 yards and 25 TDs. He also appeared in 12 playoff games, scoring eight TDs (five rushing, three receiving).
In a statement, Patriots coach Bill Belichick called White “one of the most respected, best team players I have ever coached.”
“James defines the term consummate professional,” Belichick said. “His dependability, consistency, unselfishness and performance under pressure are elite. Combining great intelligence, quickness and elusiveness, James was a perfect fit for our pass offense. While soft-spoken, he brought exceptional leadership and competitive toughness to the team.”
Many of White’s former teammates sent him well wishes on social media.
“Teammate, champion, football player through and through. Congrats on the perfect career,” former Patriots quarterback Top Brady posted on Instagram.
“My brother on and off the field. Third-and-James White,” said retired Patriots receiver Julian Edelman.
As much as White became emblematic of the Patriots’ culture, he will be remembered most for how he helped rally New England to the franchise’s fifth of six Super Bowl titles.
New England trailed 21-3 at halftime, and teammates said a speech by White in the locker room helped spark the comeback. With the Patriots down by 25 points, White scored two TDs and had a 2-point conversion run to send the game to overtime. He then ran for the game-ending score in the extra period.
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Tory leadership election: Meet the overseas voters picking the next PM
By Joshua Nevett
BBC Politics
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Beyond the shores of the UK, a small community of devoted Conservative supporters have had their eyes glued to the twists and turns of the party's leadership contest.
As paid-up Conservative members who joined at least three months before the ballot closes, they get a vote in the election to pick the next British prime minister.
Under party rules, these overseas members do not need British citizenship to cast a ballot, nor the right to vote in a UK general election.
Provided they paid their annual membership fee, they can have a role in shaping the political future of the UK - as Giuseppe Dottore did this month.
He is part of a voter base that makes up about 1% of the party's estimated 160,000-strong membership.
An Italian lawyer who has never been a resident or a citizen of the UK, Mr Dottore is one of the roughly 1,600 members of Conservative Abroad. It is the international branch of the party, with local groups in countries worldwide - from Spain to Vietnam.
"Anyone living anywhere in the world is welcome to join Conservatives Abroad from just £25 per year," its website advertises.
Mr Dottore, 46, took that invitation in 2013 after making connections in the Conservative Party.
Speaking from a Sicilian beach in southern Italy, where he lives and works, Mr Dottore said he has "spent a lot of time" in the UK and "always felt close to the political agenda, to the centre-right".
While his legal practice is based in Sicily, he has a small office in London "where I go now and then".
Before the Covid-19 pandemic paralysed international travel, Mr Dottore had been attending annual tours and conferences in London organised by Conservatives Abroad since 2015.
Now voting for the first time in the party's leadership election, Mr Dottore has been impressed by candidate Rishi Sunak's agenda of curbing inflation and energy bills.
As for the tax-cutting programme of his rival Liz Truss, it's "a little bit of daydreaming", he said.
Tory members have voted in new leaders since reforms to party rules were made in 1998.
Mr Dottore was in favour of the process for electing leaders and preferred it to those in Italy, where "everything is decided in party rooms".
In the UK, others are less sanguine about the rules that gave Tory members like Mr Dottore - and not the wider British public - a say in who succeeds Boris Johnson.
Labour's deputy leader Angela Rayner said people "will rightly ask why some Tory supporters who don't live in this country will have more say over the next prime minister than them".
"While families are sick with worry about how they'll pay the bills, the Tory contest is between two continuity candidates who have no answers to the problems facing our country," she said.
One senior Tory peer, when asked about the rules of leadership elections, was not even aware overseas members without British citizenship were entitled to vote.
On top of voter eligibility, the size and the demographic profile of the Tory electorate have also been highlighted.
In an interview with BBC News, David Mellor, who served in the cabinet of former Tory prime minister John Major, asked: "Why should 0.2% of the British public determine who the next prime minister is?
"Most of them white men of a certain age as well. I would be an ideal Conservative Party member but I'm not proud of that fact."
Mr Mellor left John Major's cabinet a year before Bo Vestergaard - another Conservatives Abroad member - moved to the UK in 1993.
The 50-year-old Dane, who took up jobs in IT and in telecoms for BT, came to see the UK as his "second home country".
Nowadays he lives and works in Madrid, Spain, but still has "a keen interest in the UK, because I spent 25 years there". In that period, Danish law prevented him from applying for British citizenship without giving up his birth-right nationality - something he was not prepared to do.
Even so, he said: "I'm a Conservative in my heart - I have been since David Cameron.
"I have met many Conservatives, both in the UK and Madrid. So it just seemed a natural thing to join the party officially."
He did so in March this year, making him eligible to vote in the leadership election.
Ms Truss got his vote because "I really liked her as the foreign minister" and "her plans to reverse the National Insurance rise makes sense".
Personally, he said, "I was surprised that I was invited to vote.
"But I can see why, because it's not an election is it? It's an internal leadership decision. Whether you're a British citizen or not probably doesn't matter."
Another overseas member from Madrid, Nikola Spadavecchia Llorente, did not see a problem with the voting rules either.
The 48-year-old, who works in commercial real estate, has been a member since last year and used to live in the UK with his British wife.
They were considering moving back, he said, because he was not happy with how Spain's Socialist-led coalition was running the country and "prefer the Conservative government in England", adding: "I am totally pro-Brexit."
Justifying his vote to choose the next Tory leader, he said: "I was working in England for four-and-a-half years and I paid taxes enough to have the right to vote."
Perhaps eligibility to vote, Mr Vestergaard suggested, "should be linked to the number of years that you have lived in the country".
The BBC put this suggestion to the party and asked if it thought its voting rules were consistent with democratic norms.
A party spokesperson said: "Conservatives Abroad makes up less than 1% of our membership. All major parties have comparable organisations."
It is true that, like the Conservatives, the Liberal Democrats also give overseas members the right to vote in party leadership elections, whether they are British or not. Membership of Labour International, however, is conditional upon British citizenship.
Foreign nationals may be a small proportion of Tory members who live abroad, but the fact they are allowed to vote at all was highlighted as a problem by two professors of British politics.
One, Paul Webb of the University of Sussex, said "it strikes me as highly anomalous that only people registered to vote in the UK are entitled to vote in general elections here, but foreign nationals can join Conservatives Abroad and then vote in party leadership elections".
Another, Tim Bale of the Queen Mary University of London, said this could be "a problem, in principle, and so definitely needs sorting out for next time".
"But, in this contest, it's difficult to believe that it will make any practical difference to the outcome." | https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-62503218 | 2022-08-12T03:31:16Z | https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-62503218 | false |
SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- J INTS BIO announced that the pre-clinical data of its novel, orally administered 4th generation EGFR TKI 'JIN-A02' was presented at the 2022 IASLC World Conference on Lung Cancer in Vienna, Austria on 8th August, at the official session "Overcoming Resistance to EGFR Inhibitors".
In addition, the abstract no. MA07.08 entitled "JIN-A02, a Highly Effective 4th Generation EGFR-TKI, Targeting EGFR C797S Mutation in NSCLC" was selected by the editors of the European Thoracic Oncology Platform (ETOP), to be included in a key highlights slide set which will be uploaded to its official website: http://www.etop-eu.org/. In general, a limited number of abstracts out of the hundreds accepted are selected for this honor at each international meeting. And it is uncommon for a product at pre-clinical stage.
This is also the first time a Korean company has been selected to be included in the European Thoracic Oncology Platform (ETOP) and it demonstrates that 'JIN-A02' has received wide recognition by the international oncology community as a game changer and has the potential to be a the best-in-class 4th generation EGFR TKI in the treatment of NSCLC with double and triple C797S mutations.
About European Thoracic Oncology Platform (ETOP)
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "SuperCash" game were:
03-10-16-19-21-37, Doubler: N
(three, ten, sixteen, nineteen, twenty-one, thirty-seven; Doubler: N)
¶ Maximum prize: $350,000
MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "SuperCash" game were:
03-10-16-19-21-37, Doubler: N
(three, ten, sixteen, nineteen, twenty-one, thirty-seven; Doubler: N)
¶ Maximum prize: $350,000 | https://www.sfgate.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-SuperCash-game-17368615.php | 2022-08-12T03:43:01Z | https://www.sfgate.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-SuperCash-game-17368615.php | false |
SINGAPORE - An 18-year-old man who duped a victim into paying $1,020 for bogus tickets to Marquee Singapore nightclub was charged in court with one count of cheating on Friday (Aug 12).
Alden Christopher Tan Choon Siang is said to have cheated the victim into believing that he had genuine tickets to the nightclub and received $1,020 as advance payment from her on July 29, court documents stated.
Tan is believed to be linked to more than 30 counts of e-commerce scams involving some $8,500, said the police in a statement on Thursday.
He was offered bail of $15,000 and will return to court next month as investigations are being carried out.
The police said that they received information about a scam involving the sale of bogus tickets to the nightclub on Telegram.
Posts were made on a Telegram group chat known as "SG Clubbing", which advertised the sale of Marquee Singapore tickets for various events that were sold out on the club's official website, said the police.
A screenshot of Tan's Telegram posts showed that he advertised tickets to the nightclub at around market rate, but told potential buyers that they would not need to queue for entry.
Officers from the Commercial Affairs Department established his identity and arrested Tan on Wednesday.
Members of the public are urged to be careful when making online purchases, especially if the price is too good to be true, said the police.
Shoppers should buy from only authorised sellers or reputable sources and avoid making advance payments or direct bank transfers to the sellers.
When purchasing tickets online, use payment options that protect buyers by releasing payment to the seller only upon delivery, said the police.
For each count of cheating, Tan faces up to 10 years in jail and a fine. | https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/marquee-nightclub-bogus-ticket-scam-18-year-old-charged-with-cheating-victim-of-1020 | 2022-08-12T03:45:15Z | https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/marquee-nightclub-bogus-ticket-scam-18-year-old-charged-with-cheating-victim-of-1020 | false |
NEW YORK (AP) — Gas prices have fallen from the record highs they reached earlier this summer, but they’re still much higher than a year ago. And with inflation driving up the cost of pretty much everything else, finding the funds to cover your commute may be increasingly tricky.
“Being able to get to work is so essential to people’s basic survival that other things have to go first,” said Abbie Langston, director of equitable economy at PolicyLink, a national research institute. “When we see these massive increases in gas prices, it’s really hurting people.”
Whether you drive, take the bus or ride the subway, here’s what you need to know about how commuters are affected by the cost of living in the United States.
HOW ARE GAS PRICES AFFECTING COMMUTERS?
More than 76% of Americans commute by car. In June, they saw gas prices spike beyond $5 per gallon. While prices have dropped significantly since, the national average price of a gallon of regular unleaded was $3.99 on Thursday, still higher than $3.19 a year ago.
Costanza Bentancor, a paralegal from Mohegan Lake, New York, needs gas to commute 20 minutes each way to work and also uses her car to get to clients, who are families who recently immigrated to the U.S.
“It’s been very difficult, I’ve been learning to budget my money a little bit better,” Bentancor said.
Because of the high cost of living in Westchester County, she has also struggled with moving out of her parents’ home into her own.
AAA survey data published in July found that almost 64 percent of U.S. adults have changed their driving habits or lifestyle since March of this year. The top three changes included driving less, combining errands and reducing shopping or dining out.
“People choose houses, the type of car that they drive and how much they drive based on the assumption of how much they can afford to drive, and when that changes, it becomes really difficult to give people alternatives,” said Yonah Freemark, senior research associate at the Urban Institute, a non-profit research organization based in Washington, D.C.
For workers who take public transportation, increasing gas prices might not directly affect their bus or train fare, but the rising costs of living might affect their ability to afford those tickets.
WHICH COMMUNITIES ARE THE MOST AFFECTED?
Housing and transportation combined account for more than half of an average families’ spending, according to the Brookings Institution’s Affordability Index. For low-income families, the percentage spent on housing and transportation can be even higher, meaning they’re hit hardest by rising prices.
“People are really struggling right now. They are forgoing childcare, they are not seeking medical care or rationing prescription drugs,” said Langston, who points out that one in three people in the U.S. are at or near poverty.
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted many inequalities in society, including who got to work from home.
“The majority of the Latino and immigrant workforce doesn’t have the luxury to work from home,” said Yanira Merino, national president of the Labor Council for Latin American Advancement.
Only 16.2% of Latino workers and 19.7% of Black workers were able to work from home in 2020, compared to 37% of Asian workers and 29.9% of non-Hispanic white workers, according to the Economic Policy Institute.
Low-income families are also more likely to rent their homes, which then makes them more vulnerable to the rising prices of housing, according to Freemark.
Vicente Gonzalez, a postal worker in Boyle Heights, a neighborhood of Los Angeles, has seen members of his community move farther away because they can’t afford to pay their rent.
“A lot of people are moving to cheaper areas, but there’s no jobs out there so they end up driving all day,” said Gonzalez. “As much as people want to buy an electric car and save gas, they really have no choice.”
The average worker commutes for 26.9 minutes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. However, workers of color have longer commute times than white workers, regardless of income level, according to data by the National Equity Atlas.
HOW DO EXPERTS RECOMMEND TACKLING THIS ISSUE IN THE LONG TERM?
San Jose State University professor Asha Weinstein Agrawal believes that in order to make a long-term change, government officials need to invest in public transportation but also incentivize the use of fuel efficient vehicles.
“If we truly want to reduce people’s transportation costs, it’s not something you can do in a month. But we should help them get more electric vehicles. That is going to have far more impact, especially low-income families,” she said.
E-bikes or electric vehicles are also a more environmentally-friendly mode of transportation, Freemark said.
Alternatively, both Langston and Freemark believe that raising people’s wages and developing affordable housing would help to create an environment where everyone can weather hard times.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Gas prices are falling but still higher than they were a year ago. And inflation has made most everything else more expensive. If you’re looking to save money on your commute, here are some tips:
IF YOU HAVE A CAR:
MAKE A DRIVING STRATEGY
AAA recommends avoiding traffic and adjusting your normal route in order to avoid unnecessary driving. When possible, visit “one-stop shops” where you can run multiple errands in the same space and only use premium gas for cars that either recommend it or require it.
“Paying for premium gas for a car that is regular is a waste of money and is of no benefit to the vehicle,” according to AAA.
MODERATE YOUR SPEED
Driving the speed limit can help you save money. Most vehicles reach optimal fuel economy at 50 mph. For every 5 mph you drive over that, it can cost an additional 30 cents per gallon, according to fueleconomy.org.
For more tips to save on fuel, the U.S. government offers recommendations such as how to choose a fuel-efficient vehicle and how to save on gas during hot or cold weather conditions.
CHECK GAS APPS
You can save on money by looking at which gas stations offer cheaper gas prices.
“While there’s no silver bullet to supreme savings on this global commodity, a gas app can help you pinch pennies,” NerdWallet wrote in an article ranking the five best gas apps.
KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR GOVERNMENT AID
Since the beginning of the pandemic, local and state governments have provided economic relief in various ways.
Vicente Gonzalez, a postal worker in Boyle Heights, a neighborhood of Los Angeles, who has experienced economic difficulties from both the pandemic and inflation, has benefitted from both government and community help.
“I was able to benefit from backpack giveaways, mental health services and food distributions,” said Gonzalez, who also helped in some food distribution efforts in his community.
Some cities and states are providing aid packages to help residents to manage rising inflation and high gas prices. Colorado is sending $750 to individuals to battle the rising costs and Chicago is sending gas cards of $150 and prepaid transit cards of $50 to eligible residents.
ASK YOUR CO-WORKERS OR NEIGHBORS IF THEY CAN CARPOOL
San Jose State University professor Asha Weinstein Agrawal recommends carpooling, even if it’s only once a week. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, only 9% percent of commuters carpool.
IF YOU USE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:
TALK WITH YOUR EMPLOYER
Even working from home one day a week can make a difference. If a job is remote-friendly, employers should be open to the idea of covering some of the commute costs at least temporarily, said Abbie Langston, director of equitable economy at PolicyLink, a national research institute.
If that’s not feasible, Yanira Merino, national president of the Labor Council for Latin American Advancement, proposes that people talk with their employers about economic incentives to pay for the commute.
“I think this is a time to organize our community and try to do it as much as possible in places where public transportation is not available to us,” Merino said.
CHECK IF YOU QUALIFY FOR A DISCOUNT PASS
Children, students and people over 65 are among those who may qualify for discounts.
For example, the New York City MetroCard has a reduced fare for people over 65 or who have qualifying disabilities or a service animal. Los Angeles Metro also offers a low-income discount for citizens who make under $41,400 a year.
BUY TICKET PACKAGES
Buying 10-day or monthly packages, depending how often you use public transportation, can help you save money.
Boston subway users, for example, can buy a one-day unlimited pass, which allows you to travel in several types of public transportation, for $11 but can buy a seven-day unlimited pass for $22.50. If you commute five days a week, you would save $32.50 if you buy the seven-day pass.
CHECK IF YOUR EMPLOYER OFFERS PRE-TAX EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
With pre-tax benefits, employees are not taxed for the part of their income that is spent on commuting costs. The monthly maximum amount that people can use as pre-tax benefits is $280, according to the IRS.
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I have a question about choking. Or should that be simulated choking? I’ve recently discovered that being pinned down by my neck is a huge turn on for me. I love the feeling of being dominated and controlled, and of feeling my partner’s strength on this part of my body. I’m much more interested in this feeling than in actual breath control or oxygen deprivation. I’ve been reading up on choking because I’m trying to make sure I can be manhandled in the way I like as safely as possible. However, all the advice about choking is about how dangerous it is. But most of the advice concentrates on the dangers of restricting oxygen (which is not what I am going for) or on damaging the windpipe by putting pressure on the front of the throat (which my partners avoid). So, my question is — how dangerous is this kind of simulated choking play, really? Play where one person is being held down by their throat with only mild pressure? What can we do to make it as safe as possible? I’m having a hard time finding good answers, and given how wet this makes my pussy, abstaining from this activity is not an option for me.
— Please I Need More Expertise
“Choking and other forms of breath play used to be very uncommon,” says Dr. Debby Herbenick. “But over the past decade, choking has become extremely common, especially among people under 40.” Herbenick is a professor at Indiana University School of Public Health, a prolific and widely published sex researcher, and the author of many books, including The Coregasm Workout: The Revolutionary Method for Better Sex Through Exercise. A few years ago, Herbenick’s students began asking her about choking, with some sharing harrowing stories of being choked by sex partners without their consent. There was very little data out there about choking, which was all over porn sites, and that inspired Herbenick and some colleagues to undertake the first serious and scientifically rigorous studies of sexual choking.
Disturbingly, Herbenick found that a lot of people — mostly male people — were choking their partners during sex without discussing it first. Meaning, they weren’t establishing mutual interest, they weren’t obtaining unambiguously enthusiastic consent, and they weren’t discussing the inherent risks and how to minimize them. (Minimize ≠ eliminate.) Many weren’t even cognizant of the risks, which makes sense given the dearth of research on choking (and, again, why Herbenick has been researching this now-mainstream practice).
“The reason that so many sites say choking is dangerous is because it is dangerous,” Herbenick says. “That’s not a scare tactic. Although rare, people do occasionally die from being choked, which is technically a form of strangulation, and people have gone to jail for accidentally injuring or killing a partner during consensual choking.”
Most people who’ve experimented with choking describe the act as “consensual, wanted and pleasurable,” according to Herbenick’s research. Which raises another concern: the false sense of security many have about it.
“Because most people experiment with choking without any obvious negative repercussions, they often think they’re doing it ‘safely,’ and that may not be the case,” Herbenick notes. “And because people sometimes engage in choking frequently, there may be cumulative effects on the brain — in other words, negative effects that build up over time rather than from a single incident of being choked. Cumulative incidents are difficult to notice as they’re happening. However, even mild pressure on the neck/throat is likely to reduce oxygen to the brain because it involves compressing blood vessels. The kinds of cumulative effects that may occur include greater likelihood of depression, anxiety, ringing in the ears, headaches, and memory issues, among others, though we need more research to say for sure.”
So, is there a safe way to create the sensation of being choked — or pinned down by your neck — without the risk? “Some people who are into choking but who don’t want to take on these risks ask their partner to lightly press against their collarbone but not their throat,” Herbenick says. “And PINME is correct that any pressure to the front of the throat is particularly risky, given how vulnerable the windpipe is to injury. Other people decide to ask their partner to choke them anyway, but only rarely, to reduce the likelihood of cumulative risk.”
Obviously, consent to a sex practice as risky as choking is only meaningful if everyone involved is fully informed of the risks. Someone who asks to be choked — when a person like you, PINME, requests to be choked during sex — has a duty to fully inform their partner of the risks they’ll be running.
“It’s not fair to put someone in the position of doing something that could accidentally hurt or kill you, and making them potentially criminally or legally responsible, without their full understanding of the risks they’re taking,” Herbenick adds. “All that said, adults can consent and opt into all sorts of risky things — flogging, barebacking, sex with strangers, unprotected vaginal intercourse after forgetting a week’s worth of birth control pills, skydiving, rock climbing and various watersports. Whatever risky activity we enjoy — whether it involves sex or not — we need to learn about potential risks, think through potential harm reduction strategies, and proceed with caution.”
And what would harm reduction and/or worst-case-scenario reduction strategies look like where erotic choking was concerned? “If mild pressure is being used, make sure she can fully breathe, speak, has a safe word AND gesture — in case she does lose ability to speak — and that her desire for mild pressure — very mild pressure — is clearly understood by her partner,” Herbenick says. “Further, if PINME starts to experience visual changes, lightheadedness, dizziness or euphoria, then that suggests she is likely experiencing lower oxygen levels and potential neurological effects.”
And that’s definitely a moment when you’ll want to use your safeword or gesture, PINME, while you still can.
You can follow Dr. Debby Herbenick on Twitter @DebbyHerbenick and find out more about her research into choking — and sexual pleasure and communication and vibrator use and more—at her website: www.debbyherbenick.com. | https://eugeneweekly.com/2022/08/11/savage-love-6/ | 2022-08-12T04:00:21Z | https://eugeneweekly.com/2022/08/11/savage-love-6/ | false |
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Cash 5" game were:
04-05-13-20-23
(four, five, thirteen, twenty, twenty-three)
Estimated jackpot: $25,000
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Cash 5" game were:
04-05-13-20-23
(four, five, thirteen, twenty, twenty-three)
Estimated jackpot: $25,000 | https://www.lakecountystar.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Cash-5-game-17368656.php | 2022-08-12T04:01:00Z | https://www.lakecountystar.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Cash-5-game-17368656.php | false |
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The French illustrator is best known for the "Little Nicolas" children's books today, but had a difficult childhood and didn't find success until much later in life. Sempe passed away surrounded by his wife and friends.
French cartoonist Jean-Jacques Sempe, known for his illustrations for the "Le Petit Nicolas" ("Little Nicolas") children's book series, died on Thursday. He was 89 years old.
Sempe's wife, Martine Gossieaux Sempe, told the AFP news agency about his passing.
"Sempe, it was the drawing and the text. It was the smile and the poetry. Sometimes it is the tears of laughter in the eyes, this evening it is tears of emotion," French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne tweeted.
Sempe's biographer and friend, Marc Lecarpentier, told AFP that Sempe "died peacefully (Thursday) evening… at his holiday residence, surrounded by his wife and his close friends."
The beloved children's book went on to become an international bestseller much after it was first published in 1959
"Little Nicolas," a national treasure in France, didn't find immediate success when it was first published in 1959.
Today, the books, which depict an idealized vision of childhood in 1950s France, are international best-sellers, with more than 15 million copies sold in 45 countries.
The books have been adapted into popular film and cartoon series.
In 1978, Sempe went on to work for the New Yorker magazine, where he illustrated more covers than any other artist.
Sempe was born in a village town near Bordeaux city, southwestern France, and lived in an abusive foster home till his mother took him home.
But his mother and stepfather at home were also abusive. Sempe talked about his childhood in interviews much later in life.
"The Nicolas stories were a way to revisit the misery I endured while growing up while making sure everything out just fine," Sempe said in 2018.
Sempe wanted to be a jazz pianist but began selling drawings to Parisian newspapers to make a living when he was really young.
He befriended French comic editor and writer, Rene Goscinny of "Asterix" fame, at a press agency around the time.
Together, they invented the "Little Nicolas" series.
Still, it was difficult to find success during the early years of "Little Nicolas."
Sempe has even described his early career as having been "horrible" that only changed after he was hired by the New Yorker in 1978.
"I was almost 50 and for the first time in life, I existed! I had finally found my family," Sempe said, after joining the magazine.
Sempe was born on August 17, 1932, and has illustrated more than 40 books.
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GENEVA (AP) — FIFA has formally moved the World Cup start up by one day to give host nation Qatar an exclusive Sunday evening slot with a global audience.
Qatar will now play Ecuador in Doha on Nov. 20 — just 101 days after FIFA’s decision Thursday — stretching the World Cup to 29 days from the 28 agreed seven years ago when a June-July tournament was pushed back to avoid the searing desert heat in midsummer.
The surprise late switch was signed off by a FIFA committee comprising its president Gianni Infantino and presidents of the six continental soccer bodies. FIFA said the vote was unanimous.
The plan was revealed Wednesday after several rounds of ticket sales to fans worldwide since last year.
“FIFA will seek to address any issues arising from this change in a case-by-case basis,” soccer’s world body said Thursday regarding fans whose travel plans are affected.
The risk to fans “is sufficiently outweighed by the value and benefits of the proposal” commercially, FIFA previously said this week in a letter to soccer officials proposing the switch.
The date change was said to be supported by tournament organizers in the tiny gas-rich emirate, South American soccer body CONMEBOL and the two teams’ national soccer federations.
Qatar will now make its World Cup debut kicking off against Ecuador at 7 p.m. local time on Nov. 20 after an opening ceremony on the field at the 60,000-capacity Al Bayt Stadium.
The meeting of the world’s No. 49 and No. 44-ranked men’s national teams was originally scheduled 24 hours later on Nov. 21 after the finals tournament draw was made April 1 in Doha.
In the original schedule, the opening ceremony was still planned to take place before Qatar-Ecuador despite it being the third game of the tournament, and with just an hour of free time after the final whistle of the second game on the schedule, England vs. Iran.
It is unclear why Qatar’s first game was not scheduled in April as the tournament opener.
FIFA acknowledged in its letter this week the “significant value from a ceremonial, cultural and commercial point of view,” to have the opening ceremony before the tournament’s first game featuring the host nation.
The first game until Thursday’s decision was Netherlands-Senegal in Qatar’s Group A, starting at 1 p.m. local time on Nov. 21. That now moves back to the cooler hours of the 7 p.m. Monday slot vacated by Qatar-Ecuador.
Sponsors could also have their plans disrupted, according to Ricardo Fort, a former marketing executive with World Cup top-tier backers Coca-Cola and Visa, who described the late date change as “a huge problem.”
“They (sponsors) invited and confirmed hospitality guests, booked flights & hotels, and contracted with all the necessary logistics. Imagine changing it all!” Fort wrote on his Twitter account.
Changing the opening game does let FIFA follow recent trend of the host nation having an exclusive day to play the first of the 64-game tournament.
Still, it marks another way the first World Cup in the Middle East and the first of the 22 World Cups ever played outside of the northern hemisphere summer is upending soccer tradition.
FIFA got agreement from soccer officials worldwide in 2015 to delay the tournament previously set for the usual June-July period when temperatures routinely hit 45 degrees Celsius (113 degrees Fahrenheit) in Qatar.
Qatar committed to stay on soccer’s normal calendar and promised innovative stadium cooling technology when it bid for World Cup hosting rights in 2009-10.
When FIFA accepted the inevitable need to delay until Qatar’s cooler months, a tough negotiation with European leagues and clubs lead to the 2015 agreement for a shorter, 28-day program to minimize disruption for domestic soccer that relies on weekend games.
European leagues such as England’s Premier League, Germany’s Bundesliga and Italy’s Serie A will play through the Nov. 12-13 weekend, just seven days before the new opening game date.
Those leagues will shut down during the World Cup, which ends with a Sunday, Dec. 18 final on Qatar’s National Day. The Premier League is the first to resume on Dec. 26.
While an opening game on Sunday evening in Qatar should play well with viewers in Asia and Europe, in the United States the kickoff will be 11 a.m. EST. That puts the World Cup opener in direct competition with NFL pre-game coverage.
The U.S. soccer team plays its World Cup opener against Wales in the late Monday game in Qatar.
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ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper’s real estate company has proposed to pay more than $82 million to creditors over an abandoned practice facility project in Rock Hill under a new plan proposed Thursday.
The plan would require approval from courts and creditors. The development of the Panthers’ state-of-the-art $800 million practice facility — which would have served as the team’s new headquarters — fell apart after highly-publicized disputes between Tepper and the City of Rock Hill and York County.
GT Real Estate Holdings, a Delaware limited liability company, announced it has filed a comprehensive plan of reorganization in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.
Under the terms of the plan, GTRE would resolve claims by paying $60.5 million in cash funded into a settlement trust for the benefit of contractors, subcontractors and general unsecured creditors, $21.1 million to York County and $20 million or more to the City of Rock Hill.
DT Sports Holding, LLC, a Tepper entity, previously funded $20 million in debtor-in-possession financing.
Tepper’s real estate company, GTRE, filled for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on June 2. York County announced a few days later it was suing Tepper for at least $21 million.
Among Tepper’s companies named in the York County lawsuit are DT Sports Holding, LLC, Appaloosa Management LP and Tepper Sports Holding, Inc. York County officials previously said they filed the lawsuit to protect the county and its taxpayers and recover damages caused by the defendants.
The complaint said Tepper and his companies took $21 million from a special penny sales tax intended to expand a road in York County and used the money for what the county’s lawyers called a “failed vanity project.”
Tepper is one of the NFL’s richest owners. He invested more than $175 million into the half-built practice facility, which is located about 25 miles south of the team’s current downtown stadium and headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina, before construction shut down.
“This plan reflects GTRE’s promise to expeditiously resolve all claims and make payments to its creditors, including to York County and the City of Rock Hill,” according to a statement released by GT Real Estate Holdings. “GTRE now has a clear path to emerge from bankruptcy made possible by substantial commitments from DT Sports Holding, which has made available to GTRE more than $82 million in cash in an effort to bring this process to an orderly and equitable conclusion.
“GTRE believes that the plan is in the best interests of its creditors and anticipates that a hearing to consider approval of the plan will occur in October of this year.”
The Associated Press has reached out to officials for the City of Rock Hill and York County, but neither have responded to the proposed plan.
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Mystery ingredients in ancient recipes for bronze objects deciphered by researchers
An analysis of a 2,300-year-old text and coins has helped researchers decipher ancient recipes for bronze, including two linguistically elusive ingredients.
The Kao Gong Ji, the oldest known technical encyclopedia, was written around 300 BC and is part of a larger text called The Rites of Zhou. The ancient text includes six chemistry formulas for mixing bronze and lists items like swords, bells, axes, knives and mirrors, as well as how to make them.
For the past 100 years, researchers have struggled to translate two of the main ingredients, which are listed as "jin"and "xi." Experts believed these words translated to copper and tin, which are key components in the bronze-making process. When researchers tried to re-create the recipes, however, the resulting metal didn't match up with the composition of ancient Chinese artifacts.
Now, two researchers believe they have accurately identified the true meaning behind the mystery ingredients. The journal Antiquity published their findings on Tuesday.
The revelation allows for a better understanding of ancient bronze production — and opens up new questions about when this process began, given that large-scale bronze production happened long before the six recipes were shared in the Kao Gong Ji, said study coauthor Ruiliang Liu, curator of the Early China Collection at the British Museum in London.
In modern Chinese, jin means gold. But the ancient meaning of the word could be copper, copper alloy or even just metal, which is why it has been difficult to determine the specific ingredients.
"These recipes were used in the largest bronze industry in Eurasia during this period," said Liu in a statement. "Attempts to reconstruct these processes have been made for more than a hundred years, but have failed."
Chemical analysis
Liu and lead study author Mark Pollard analyzed the chemical composition of Chinese coins minted close to when the Kao Gong Ji was written. Pollard is the Edward Hall Professor of Archaeological Science at Oxford University and director of the Research Laboratory for Archaeology and the History of Art.
Previously, researchers had thought the coins were made by diluting copper with tin and lead.
The analysis showed that the chemical composition of the coins was a result of mixing two pre-prepared metal alloys, one made of copper, tin and lead, and the other copper and lead.
The two researchers concluded jin and xi were likely premixed metal alloys.
"For the first time in more than 100 years of scholarship, we have produced a viable explanation of how to interpret the recipes for making bronze objects in early China given in the (Kao Gong Ji)," Pollard said in a statement.
The findings have shown that ancient Chinese bronze-making relied on combining alloys instead of pure metals and that metalsmithing was more complex than previously thought.
"It indicates an additional step — the production of pre-prepared alloys — in the manufacturing process of copper-alloy objects in early China," Liu said. "This represents an additional but previously unknown layer in the web of metal production and supply in China."
Archaeologically, this additional step would have remained invisible if not for chemical analysis, the researchers said.
"Understanding the alloying practice is crucial for us to understand the exquisite bronze ritual vessels as well as the underlying mass production in Shang and Zhou societies," Liu said.
Using this type of analysis could help researchers decipher other texts about ancient metallurgy from different cultures and regions in the future, the researchers said. | https://www.wgal.com/article/mystery-ingredients-ancient-recipes-bronze-objects-deciphered-researchers/40876107 | 2022-08-12T04:17:24Z | https://www.wgal.com/article/mystery-ingredients-ancient-recipes-bronze-objects-deciphered-researchers/40876107 | true |
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BALTIMORE (AP) — Tyler Huntley went 16 of 18 for 110 yards and a touchdown in the first half, and the Baltimore Ravens extended their record streak of preseason victories to 21 with a 23-10 win over the Tennessee Titans on Thursday night.
Rookie quarterback Malik Willis ran for a touchdown for the Titans, but Huntley put Baltimore ahead to stay with a 14-yard scoring strike to Shemar Bridges in the final minute of the second quarter.
Bridges, an undrafted rookie out of Fort Valley State, had four catches for 62 yards.
“I like Shemar,” Ravens coach John Harbaugh said. “He's a big, physical guy. He goes up and gets the ball, he posts a lot of good speeds in practice, he plays hard on special teams in practice.”
Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry were among the standouts who didn't play Thursday. Huntley was Jackson's top backup last season and made four starts. He was sharp in this preseason opener, although his completions were mostly short ones.
“Tyler played great. His numbers were off the charts,” Harbaugh said. “He really ran the offense well. Timing was really good in the passing game. I thought the o-line looked pretty good.”
Willis, a third-round draft pick from Liberty, started the game for the Titans with Ryan Tannehill held out. Willis scored on a nifty 7-yard run in the second quarter, spinning back toward the Tennessee sideline and then slipping past a couple Baltimore defenders near the goal line.
Willis went 6 of 11 for 107 yards and ran for 38 yards on five carries.
“He needs to try to throw the ball when guys are open, be more decisive," coach Mike Vrabel said. “Wanted to get him out there and wanted to see how he responded. He did OK.”
Safety Kyle Hamilton, a first-round pick this year by the Ravens, recovered a fumble by Julius Chestnut at the Tennessee 22. Baltimore converted that short field, taking a 7-0 lead on a 4-yard touchdown run by Mike Davis.
The Titans led 10-7 before Huntley guided a 10-play, 58-yard touchdown drive near the end of the half. Then Justin Tucker added three field goals in the second half.
Logan Woodside took over at quarterback for Tennessee in the third quarter and was intercepted twice, including one underthrown pass that Daryl Worley picked off at the Baltimore 2.
Anthony Brown relieved Huntley and went 10 of 15 for 117 yards for the Ravens. Brett Hundley also played a bit toward the end.
Baltimore hasn't lost a preseason game since Atlanta beat the Ravens 20-19 on Sept. 3, 2015.
INJURIES
Baltimore WR Tylan Wallace and Tennessee CB Chris Jackson left with knee injuries.
NEWCOMERS SHINE
The Ravens drafted Jordan Stout to replace longtime punter Sam Koch. Stout averaged 47.8 yards on four punts Thursday.
Tight end Isaiah Likely, another Baltimore rookie, had four catches for 44 yards, although he also had a couple holding penalties.
“I probably had a jitter or two pregame, because you look around, and the stadium fits around 70,000?" Likely said. “You've just got to look around and really smile, get a jitter out, and then you got to realize it's football.”
MID-DRIVE CHANGE
The Titans replaced Willis with Woodside in the middle of Tennessee's first offensive drive of the second half — immediately after Willis gained 17 yards on a scramble.
“I wanted Malik to throw the ball," Vrabel said. "And he wasn't.”
IN MEMORY
The crowd in Baltimore observed a moment of silence before the game in honor of linebacker Jaylon Ferguson and former defensive lineman Tony Siragusa, both of whom died in June.
UP NEXT
Titans: At Tampa Bay on Aug. 20.
Ravens: At Arizona on Aug. 21.
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ALAMO HEIGHTS, Texas — Security changes are on the way for most San Antonio school districts as students head back to class.
In Alamo Heights, they're adding more school resource officers.
District administrators tell KENS 5, following the tragedy in Uvalde, more parents called in to inquire about school security.
Wednesday in a special-called meeting, the Alamo Heights ISD school board approved expanding the district's SRO team by two officers.
Now, the search begins for the perfect candidates.
"We're gonna make sure we find the right fit before we start," said Dr. Frank Alfaro, Superintendent for Administrative Services at Alamo Heights ISD.
Right now, Alfaro says the district has one SRO assigned to the high school. Officer Brian McManis of the Alamo Heights Police Department began his duty in 2019.
"Our thought was, let's start small," Alfaro explained. "Let's start with one and let's start at the high school because at the time it was the most open campus. All the other campuses had the high security fences already."
These two new hires will mean one officer will be assigned to protect every level of education in the district. Other than the military school districts, Alamo Heights is the smallest district in San Antonio, covering just nine square miles.
"One would be at the junior school full-time and the third will be split amongst Cambridge, Howard and Woodridge, which is our three other elementary campuses," said Alfaro.
Selecting the new officers is no simple task.
"It's gotta be the right person," Alfaro explained. "They've got special training to make sure they're real good at de-escalation, they're real good at relationship building and they're real good at mental health support for various needs."
The new officers will work for AHISD nine months out of the year and the Alamo Heights Police Department during the summer. District administrators help vet each candidate and are thoroughly involved in the interview process.
News about the board's decision was relayed to parents and staff Wednesday.
"They can help with situations that we just aren't trained to do," said David Stephenson, Director of Bands and Coordinator of Fine Arts at Alamo Heights High School.
When asked his thoughts on the two additional SRO's, Stephenson said he applauds the change.
"Now there's just so many other reasons to have one. Replicating that presence, that ability and that expertise at the other schools is essential in this day and age," said Stephenson.
Dr. Ann David with the organization Alamo Heights Community Alliance has three children in the district.
"We are pleased the board is taking those steps," said David.
While SRO's are a good start, David says her group is planning to write letters to administrators suggesting additional support for at-risk students.
"The students do have robust support," she explained. "I think there can be more done to continue that support and really work on the social isolation and bullying elements of what we know to make schools safer for every child who attends."
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David referenced a U.S. Secret Service report from 2020, titled "Protecting America's Schools". In the report, key findings showed: There is no profile for a student attacker nor the type of school that's targeted, attackers usually had multiple motives that included a grievance with classmates, most attackers experienced psychological, behavioral or developmental symptoms and nearly every attacker experienced negative home life factors.
"Those are the students who need support early and intervention early to prevent these kinds of incidents from happening," said David. "That's really what ends up making schools safer is those robust social networks among students, among teachers, among families and community members."
David says Alamo Heights Community Alliance meets with school board members regularly to learn about their goals and how they can help.
There's no timeline yet on when these new SRO's will step foot on campus. Classes begin Monday in Alamo Heights.
One week and two days following the tragedy in Uvalde, Governor Greg Abbott directed the TEA to ensure all school facilities in the state have heightened safety standards this school year. This includes doing a security audit, inspecting exterior doors on a weekly basis and encouraging an increased presence of trained officers on campus.
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BALD KNOB, Ark. – A local animal shelter’s Facebook post about euthanizing its dogs spreads quickly across the state before being taken down by the page.
“We are going to make some decisions that are maybe a little harder than we have in the past,” said Bald Knob Mayor Barth Grayson.
Mayor Barth Grayson said expenses are getting high in Bald Knob, and one place to start cutting back is at the animal shelter.
“At the last meeting, I kind of put everyone on notice that we’re going to start being a little more conservative with our money,” he said.
This week, the Bald Knob Animal Shelter posted on Facebook that dogs would start being euthanized to free up space in the shelter.. the post was later taken down.
Grayson said it did not tell the whole story.
“If they come in here and they’ve got heartworms and in real bad shape, instead of treating them with several hundreds of dollars, we may have to look at euthanizing some of those,” Grayson said.
The mayor said the dogs at risk are vicious dogs not claimed by an owner after ten days, or ones with serious health issues like heartworms or canine parvovirus, also known as parvo.
Grayson said sometimes, these health needs are the reason owners abandon the dogs.
“Some people get to where they can’t take care of them and in their mind, they’re unsalvageable.”
Grayson said since the now-deleted post went up, more dogs have been adopted, and he hopes to get the word out so he can save more, including those who might need extra care.
“Every dog that is in the shelter is somebody’s pet,” he said. “We don’t want to kill the animals if they’re adoptable, and we’re going to give them every chance to be adopted.”
Right now, all adoption fees are waived at the Bald Knob Animal Shelter.
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AP Week in Pictures: Latin America and Caribbean
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1of 17 People watch a plume of smoke rise from the Matanzas supertanker base where a deadly fire started during a thunderstorm the night before in Matanzas, Cuba, Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022. The blaze forced officials to evacuate more than 4,900 people, has killed two firefighters, injured 130 people and destroyed four of the facility's eight tanks. Ramon Espinosa/AP Show More Show Less
2of 17 Supporters of new President Gustavo Petro attend his swearing-in ceremony at Bolivar square in Bogota, Colombia, Aug. 7, 2022. Petro has promised to fight economic inequality while investing in rural areas that have long been haunted by drug-related violence. Ariana Cubillos/AP Show More Show Less 3of 17
4of 17 Dancers perform for Independence Day in Santiago, Chile, Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022. Esteban Felix/AP Show More Show Less
5of 17 Argentina's Julian Montoya, bleeding from an injury in a scrum, stands on the pitch during a rugby championship match against Australia in Mendoza, Argentina, Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022. Gustavo Garello/AP Show More Show Less 6of 17
7of 17 Containers block Tienditas International Bridge, seen from Cucuta, Colombia, bottom, which connects with Tienditas, Venezuela, as the border has been partially closed for years by the Venezuelan government, Friday, Aug. 5, 2022. Colombia's incoming foreign minister and his Venezuelan counterpart announced in late July that the border will gradually reopen after the two nations restore diplomatic ties. Matias Delacroix/AP Show More Show Less
8of 17 People dance at the Gay Pride parade along Icarai Beach in Niteroi, Brazil, Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022. The title of this year's 16th gay pride parade is: "Put on a top, react and vote!" Silvia Izquierdo/AP Show More Show Less 9of 17
10of 17 A supporter of Colombia's new President Gustavo Petro displays the Spanish message: "Don't let us down" prior to the swearing-in ceremony in Bogota, Colombia, Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022. Colombia's first leftist president promises to fight inequality and bring peace to a country long haunted by bloody feuds between the government, drug traffickers and rebel groups. Fernando Vergara/AP Show More Show Less
11of 17 A woman runs through tear gas fired by the police on the fourth day of clashes near the coca market in La Paz, Bolivia, Monday, Aug. 8, 2022. Anti-government coca farmers are protesting the creation of a second coca market that they consider "illegal" and accuse the government of protecting the group that manages that market for political reasons. Juan Karita/AP Show More Show Less 12of 17
13of 17 A child falls asleep as his father plays a pocket trumpet during a protest demanding more money for social programs that support the unemployed in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022. Over the past year, Argentina's consumer prices have soared a whopping 71%, the INDEC national statistics agency said Aug. 11, cementing the country's position among countries with the highest inflation rates in the world. Victor R. Caivano/AP Show More Show Less
14of 17 Secondhand garments hang at a market where people can buy or barter goods, on the outskirts of Buenos Aires, Argentina, Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022. These types of informal markets have become more common in recent years amid persistently high inflation that has made it particularly difficult for the poorest members of society to make ends meet. Natacha Pisarenko/AP Show More Show Less 15of 17
16of 17 President Jair Bolsonaro yawns as he sits next to his wife first lady Michelle Bolsonaro during an event with business leaders from the poultry and pork sectors in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022. Marcelo Chello/AP Show More Show Less 17of 17
Aug. 5 - 11, 2022
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Ten-year-old girl and a man succumb to their wounds, taking death toll to 48 from Israeli strikes in besieged Gaza
The Palestinian death toll from last weekend's Israeli strikes on the besieged Gaza enclave has risen to 48 after an 11-year-old girl and a man died from wounds they suffered during the worst Israeli aggression in over a year.
The death of 10-year-old Layan al Shaer at Mukassed Hospital in an Arab neighbourhood of occupied Jerusalem on Thursday brought the number of children killed in the Israeli attacks to 17.
Hani al-Shaer, a relative, said she was wounded in a drone attack when Israel launched a surprise attack hours before any rockets were fired from Gaza.
Palestinian Red Crescent handed her body to Gaza, where she was buried.
In all, more than 300 Palestinians were wounded over the weekend when Israel struck Gaza and Islamic Jihad group there fired hundreds of rockets in retaliation.
On Thursday, two wounded Gaza children, aged 8 and 14, were fighting for their lives in a Jerusalem hospital.
Children, 14-year-old Nayef al Awdat and 8-year-old Mohammed Abu Ktaifa were being treated in the intensive care unit at Mukassed.
Nayef, who is blind, was wounded in an Israeli air strike, while Mohammed was injured in an explosion that went off near a wedding party and killed an elderly woman, with the circumstances still unclear.
An eventual ceasefire took hold on Sunday night, bringing an end to Israeli aggression and counter-rocket strikes that started on Friday.
No Israelis were killed but around 70 were wounded, according to UN.
READ MORE: Palestine demands protection against Israel's 'unprovoked' attacks
Palestinian prisoner on hunger strike
In other developments, a Palestinian prisoner on a protracted hunger strike was moved on Thursday from an Israeli jail to a hospital because of his worsening condition, the prisoner’s wife said.
An Israeli prison service official confirmed the development, speaking on the condition of anonymity under regulations.
Khalil Awawdeh has refused food for just over 160 days, according to his family, in a bid to draw attention to his detention by Israel without trial or charge. His case was thrust into the spotlight during the latest aggression on Gaza.
Awawdeh, a 40-year-old father of four, was arrested by Israel in December, accused of being a member of a resistance group, a charge his lawyer said he denies. Recently, he has been using a wheelchair and was showing memory loss and speech difficulties, according to his lawyer, Ahlam Haddad.
Dalal Awawdeh, Khalil’s wife, said his condition had deteriorated, prompting Israeli authorities to move him to a hospital.
The worsening conditions of hunger-striking prisoners have in the past whipped up tensions with Palestine, and in some cases prompted Israel to accede to hunger strikers' demands.
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A £6.4million youth project that seemed doomed after a funding snub by Bristol City Council can finally go ahead after lottery chiefs stumped up more cash. The National Lottery Heritage Fund, which had already granted £4.25million to charity Creative Youth Network to transform the old magistrates court in Bridewell Street into an enterprise hub for deprived young people, has awarded a further £453,000, it announced.
It means work can finally begin on the ambitious scheme called The Courts, with the extra money plugging about 60 per cent of the gap left when the local authority made the surprising decision to block the final £758,000 needed from the West of England Combined Authority (Weca) to meet the target. That decision, announced at Weca committee in April by Bristol deputy mayor Cllr Craig Cheney, was met with anger and disbelief from campaigners who claimed it was politically motivated because CYN was run for 15 years until the start of 2022 by Sandy Hore-Ruthven, the Green candidate who finished second behind Labour’s Marvin Rees in last year’s city mayoral election.
It was branded as “appalling” and “nonsensical” by Labour’s West of England metro mayor Dan Norris and came despite a letter signed by 50 influential Bristol organisations and individuals in the creative, youth and business sector urging the committee to approve the money as officers recommended. Cllr Cheney, standing in for Mr Rees, told the meeting at Kingswood civic centre that although the city council was “absolutely supportive” of the project, it had already invested £100,000 in its early stages.
Read more: Hopes alive for £6.4m youth project at old magistrates court despite Bristol City Council knockback
He said it could not justify giving so much more when other organisations were “crying out” for a fraction of the £758,000, despite the fact the cash would come from Weca, not the local authority. The other two voting members of the committee – the leaders of South Gloucestershire and Bath & North East Somerset councils – said they would have supported the investment if it was in their areas but could not go against the wishes of the “host” authority, so no vote was taken.
Despair has now turned to joy, although the search continues to find the remaining funding needed to complete the hub, which will be worth £7.3million a year to the local economy and provide training, apprenticeships and mentoring in areas such as drama, music, film, animation, IT and games design for 500 young creatives aged 16 to 25 from disadvantaged backgrounds across the region. The additional lottery money means work can now start to redevelop the derelict Grade II-listed building in the city centre into a community space.
The original Victorian courtrooms, lobby and main atrium will be fully restored to become networking and learning areas alongside a bar/café, while historic features will be retained. Upstairs floors will be available for creative businesses to rent, with other spaces available for events such as exhibitions and performances.
CYN chief executive Mark Coates said: “We’re really grateful for this extra show of support from the Heritage Fund. Even though we are still having to fundraise to reach the total project cost, the additional grant money demonstrates the faith everyone has in the project and its significance for talented young people from disadvantaged communities in and around Bristol, and the region’s creative sector.
“We hope this will help trigger further investment in The Courts. It really is going to be an outstanding facility for the West of England, a development that does not exist anywhere else in the UK.
“The Courts, and the young people whose lives it will transform, deserve widespread support.” National Lottery Heritage Fund regional director Stuart McLeod said: “The Courts project has been a high priority for us as not only does it restore this derelict Grade II-listed building but it also gives such a huge amount back to the people of Bristol.
“It will create a space where young people can be creative, learn a new skill and come together to support each other.”
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An attorney for pop star Britney Spears has released a statement with sharp words directed at the singer's ex-husband, Kevin Federline, who also fathered multiple children with Spears.
Spears' ex-husband posted multiple videos to Instagram on Wednesday said to have been filmed by Spears' son years ago. In the videos, you can hear Spears using harsh language while verbally disagreeing with the child.
As CNN reported, the videos have been removed from the social media platform but were published by TMZ.
Spears' attorney said in a statement that Spears' team is “working with Instagram to ensure that Mr. Federline adheres to its rules, and we are exploring all appropriate relief against him.”
Mathew Rosengart, an attorney for Spears, said, “Whether he realizes it or not, Mr. Federline has not only violated the privacy and dignity of the mother of his children, he has undermined his own children, whose privacy he should protect.” He said, Mr. Federline’s ill-advised decision to post an old video of his 11 and 12-year-old children was cruel, bottom of the barrel stuff.”
“It has been my honor to work with Britney, to suspend her father as conservator, to help her gain her freedom and dignity, and to help protect her from the type of bullying she endured in the past - and we will not tolerate bullying in any area,” Rosengart said.
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NMDC hikes lump ore rate to INR 4,100 per ton; fines at INR 2,910
Iron ore is one of the key raw materials used in the manufacturing of steel, and any movement in the prices of the mineral has a direct impact on the rates of steel that has been a matter of concern for the user industries for the past couple of months.
State-owned NMDC on Thursday hiked prices of lump ore by INR 200 a tonne and fines by INR 100 per tonne with immediate effect. The company has fixed the prices of lump ore at INR 4,100 per tonne and that of fines at INR 2,910 a tonne.
In its last price revision announced on July 12, NMDC had slashed the prices of lump ore and fines by INR 500 per tonne each to INR 3,900 and INR 2,810, respectively.
Iron ore is one of the key raw materials used in the manufacturing of steel, and any movement in the prices of the mineral has a direct impact on the rates of steel that has been a matter of concern for the user industries for the past couple of months.
Research firm SteelMint attributed the hike to "lower production (of the mineral) owing to monsoons, restocking demand and stability in steel prices are some of the factors supporting iron ore prices".
The new rates exclude royalty, District Mineral Fund (DMF), National Mineral Exploration Trust (DMET), cess, forest permit fee, and other taxes, NMDC said.
Under the agreement, the homegrown automaker will pay over INR 725 crore and the acquisition includes entire land & buildings, Vehicle Manufacturing Plant along with machinery and equipment situated therein; and (iii) transfer of all eligible employees of FIPL’s vehicle manufacturing operations at Sanand.
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/nmdc-hikes-lump-ore-rate-to-inr-4100-per-ton-fines-at-inr-2910/93513348 | 2022-08-12T04:48:32Z | https://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/auto-components/nmdc-hikes-lump-ore-rate-to-inr-4100-per-ton-fines-at-inr-2910/93513348 | false |
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EV maker Rivian beats revenue estimates on higher deliveries
The company has in recent months started overcoming the supply chain issues and semiconductor shortages that have curtailed its ability to meet soaring demand for electric vehicles.
Electric-vehicle maker Rivian Automotive Inc beat quarterly revenue estimates on Thursday as a ramp-up in production helped it deliver more SUVs, pickup trucks and vans.
The company has in recent months started overcoming the supply chain issues and semiconductor shortages that have curtailed its ability to meet soaring demand for electric vehicles.
Rivian reiterated its annual production forecast of 25,000 units and said it expects to add a second shift for vehicle assembly at its Normal, Illinois plant towards the end of the third quarter.
In the second quarter ended June 30, the EV maker delivered 4,467 vehicles, up from 1,227 units in the previous three months.
The company said it has received about 98,000 pre-orders for its R1S SUV and R1T pickup truck.
Revenue was $364 million in the second quarter, compared with the $337.5 million expected by analysts, according to IBES data from Refinitiv.
Net loss widened to $1.71 billion, from $580 million a year earlier.
Under the agreement, the homegrown automaker will pay over INR 725 crore and the acquisition includes entire land & buildings, Vehicle Manufacturing Plant along with machinery and equipment situated therein; and (iii) transfer of all eligible employees of FIPL’s vehicle manufacturing operations at Sanand.
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/passenger-vehicle/uv/ev-maker-rivian-beats-revenue-estimates-on-higher-deliveries/93511080 | 2022-08-12T04:49:30Z | https://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/passenger-vehicle/uv/ev-maker-rivian-beats-revenue-estimates-on-higher-deliveries/93511080 | true |
Trump calls for ‘immediate’ release of Mar-a-Lago warrant
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump called late Thursday for the “immediate” release of the federal warrant the FBI used to search his Florida estate, hours after the Justice Department had asked a court to unseal the warrant, with Attorney General Merrick Garland citing the “substantial public interest in this matter.”
In messages posted on his Truth Social platform, Trump wrote, “Not only will I not oppose the release of documents ... I am going a step further by ENCOURAGING the immediate release of those documents.” He continued to assail the FBI search of Mar-a-Lago as “unAmerican, unwarranted and unnecessary.”
“Release the documents now!” he wrote.
The Justice Department request earlier Thursday is striking because such documents traditionally remain sealed during a pending investigation. But the department appeared to recognize that its silence since the search had created a vacuum for bitter verbal attacks by Trump and his allies, and that the public was entitled to the FBI’s side about what prompted Monday’s action at the former president’s home.
“The public’s clear and powerful interest in understanding what occurred under these circumstances weighs heavily in favor of unsealing,” said a motion filed in federal court in Florida on Thursday.
Should the warrant be released — the request is now with the judge — it could disclose unflattering information about the former president and about FBI scrutiny of his handling of sensitive government documents right as he prepares for another run for the White House. During his successful 2016 campaign, he pointed frequently to an FBI investigation into his Democratic opponent, Hillary Clinton, over whether she mishandled classified information.
It’s unclear at this point how much information would be included in the documents, if made public, or if they would encompass an FBI affidavit that would presumably lay out a detailed factual basis for the search. The department specifically requested the unsealing of the warrant as well as a property receipt listing the items that were seized, along with two unspecified attachments.
To obtain a search warrant, federal authorities must prove to a judge that probable cause exists to believe that a crime was committed. Garland said he personally approved the warrant, a decision he said the department did not take lightly given that standard practice where possible is to select less intrusive tactics than a search of one’s home.
In this case, according to a person familiar with the matter, there was substantial engagement with Trump and his representatives prior to the search warrant, including a subpoena for records and a visit to Mar-a-Lago a couple of months ago by FBI and Justice Department officials to assess how the documents were stored. The person was not authorized to discuss the matter by name and spoke on condition of anonymity.
Neither Trump nor the FBI has said anything about what documents the FBI might have recovered, or what precisely agents were looking for. But the former president complained anew Thursday about the search.
Trump, who for years has lambasted the FBI and sought to sow distrust among his supporters in its decisions, said the warrant was served and the search conducted despite his cooperation with the Justice Department over the search.
In a post to his Truth Social platform, Trump said that his “attorneys and representatives were cooperating fully” prior to the search, and that government officials “could have had whatever they wanted, whenever they wanted, if we had it.”
The Justice Department has until Friday afternoon to alert the judge about whether Trump will object to the release.
FBI and Justice Department policy cautions against discussing ongoing investigations, both to protect the integrity of probes and to avoid unfairly maligning someone who is being scrutinized but winds up ultimately not being charged. That’s especially true in the case of search warrants, where supporting court papers are routinely kept secret as the investigation proceeds.
In this case, though, Garland cited the fact that Trump himself had provided the first public confirmation of the FBI search, “as is his right.” The Justice Department, in its new filing, also said that disclosing information about it now would not harm the court’s functions.
Even so, Garland, in a hastily scheduled public statement delivered from the Justice Department podium, appeared to acknowledge the unusual nature of the department’s request as he declined to take questions or provide any substantive details about the FBI’s investigation.
“Much of our work is by necessity conducted out of the public eye. We do that to protect the constitutional rights of all Americans and to protect the integrity of our investigations,” he said. “Federal law, longstanding department rules and our ethical obligations prevent me from providing further details as to the basis of the search at this time.”
The Justice Department under Garland has been leery of public statements about politically charged investigations, or of confirming to what extent it might be investigating Trump as part of a broader probe into the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol and efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
The department has tried to avoid being seen as injecting itself into presidential politics, as happened in 2016 when then-FBI Director James Comey made an unusual public statement announcing that the FBI would not be recommending criminal charges against Clinton regarding her handling of email — and when he spoke up again just over a week before the election to notify Congress that the probe was being effectively reopened because of the discovery of new emails.
The Mar-a-Lago search warrant served Monday was part of an ongoing Justice Department investigation into the discovery of classified White House records recovered from Trump’s home in Palm Beach, Florida, earlier this year. The National Archives had asked the department to investigate after saying 15 boxes of records it retrieved from the estate included classified records. Multiple federal laws govern the handling of classified information.
The attorney general also condemned verbal attacks on FBI and Justice Department personnel over the search. Some Republican allies of Trump have called for the FBI to be defunded. Large numbers of Trump supporters have called for the warrant to be released hoping they it will show that Trump was unfairly targeted.
“I will not stand by silently when their integrity is unfairly attacked,” Garland said of federal law enforcement agents, calling them “dedicated, patriotic public servants.”
Earlier Thursday, an armed man wearing body armor tried to breach a security screening area at an FBI field office in Ohio, then fled and was later killed after a standoff with law enforcement. A law enforcement official briefed on the matter identified the man as Ricky Shiffer and said he is believed to have been in Washington in the days leading up to the attack on the Capitol and may have been there on the day it took place.
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Associated Press writers Zeke Miller, Lindsay Whitehurst and Meg Kinnard contributed to this report.
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A New Hampshire school bus driver was arrested and federally charged with interstate stalking, after he allegedly stalked and threatened an eight-year-old boy whom he regularly drove to school, according to a statement from the US Attorney's Office in New Hampshire.
Michael Chick, 39, of Eliot, Maine, is also being accused of threatening the child's family and traveling across state lines to make the alleged threats, according to the statement.
The boy's family alleges that Chick gave their son two Tracfone cell phones, according to court documents obtained by CNN. Chick later admitted to providing the child with three phones, documents show. Chick also allegedly requested that the boy take inappropriate pictures of himself and send the photos to him, documents show.
During a police investigation, Chick told officers that he placed cellular GPS tracking devices on each of the child's parents' vehicles, documents show. Chick also told police he visited the child's "residence between 6 -- 10 times during the night just to walk around the house," court documents show, citing the police investigation.
On August 5, the day of Chick's arrest, the child provided his family with additional details on Chick's alleged behavior toward him, court records show. In an interview with police that day, the boy claimed Chick talked with him about an organization called "The Team," documents show. The boy said Chick told him "The Team" would kidnap and torture the child if he did not meet their demands, according to the documents.
The parents first alerted their son's school, Greenland Central School, in April about alleged comments and actions from Chick, including giving small gifts and candy to children and leaving get-well cards saying how much he missed them when they were absent, documents show.
CNN has reached out to the office of the superintendent of the Portsmouth School District for comment.
A spokesperson for the bus company First Student told CNN on Friday that Chick is no longer employed there. In a statement, the bus company said, "Behavior such as this is completely unacceptable and at odds with what we stand for as a company." It added, "We are cooperating with the authorities and given that this is an active investigation, we are unable to comment further."
Chick had an initial appearance hearing on Monday and was ordered to be detained until at least his detention hearing, according to court documents. Chick is scheduled for a preliminary hearing and detention hearing on August 18.
Chick's public defender, Behzad Mirhashem, declined to comment on his behalf.
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Push for laws to exceed emissions targets
Australia's climate change laws must explicitly reflect an intention to exceed emissions reductions targets, a national environmental conservation body says.
The federal government's proposal to combat climate change sets a carbon emissions cut target of 43 per cent on 2005 levels by 2030, and net zero by 2050.
It passed its first hurdle through the lower house last week and is now subject to a Senate inquiry.
The government agreed to an amendment proposed by independent MP Zoe Daniel to ensure the legislation does not stop Australia from reducing its greenhouse gas emissions beyond 43 per cent.
But the Australian Conservation Foundation has called for the bill to go one step further and clearly state the government will aim to meet and preferably exceed the target.
"In addition to wording in the bill that establishes that 43 per cent is a floor, the bill should reflect the intention to preferably exceed the targets," a submission to the inquiry said.
"Explicitly stating that the 'target' is to 'preferably' exceed (43 per cent) would give relevant statutory authorities a clear mandate to seek to exceed those reductions even if the federal government, or a future government, did not increase the target."
The foundation says this is critical because a 43 per cent target is not enough to keep global warming to 2 degrees or less.
It also wants a 'science-based' clarifier added to all references to Climate Change Authority advice in the laws and for the minister's annual report to provide details on Australia's emissions exports.
An amendment proposed by independent MP Andrew Wilkie to include Australia's emissions exported overseas in the statement was not agreed to by the government.
Meanwhile, the government will provide a more than $1 million boost to a renewable energy storage project in the NSW Hunter region, Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen announced on Wednesday.
The $2.85 million project will construct a pilot unit showcasing steam generation from stored thermal energy and has the capacity to provide a new form of medium-term energy storage.
It uses a unique material to store heat for days with minimal energy loss.
A funding boost will take this technology from lab to market, Mr Bowen says.
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Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) on Thursday slammed the “sickening” attacks Republican lawmakers have directed toward the FBI agents involved with the search on former President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence, arguing that the remarks are putting personnel at risk.
“I have been ashamed to hear members of my party attacking the integrity of the FBI agents involved with the recent Mar-a-Lago search,” Cheney wrote on Twitter. “These are sickening comments that put the lives of patriotic public servants at risk.”
Cheney’s statement came days after the FBI executed a search warrant on Trump’s Florida Mar-a-Lago property — a move that, according to multiple outlets, was part of an ongoing probe into the potential mishandling of documents.
Reports have indicated that Trump may have brought classified documents to Mar-a-Lago when he departed the White House.
A number of Republican lawmakers criticized the FBI following news of the search, painting the FBI as politicized and likening it to an authority that would operate in a third-world country.
Attorney General Merrick Garland on Thursday, in his first public remarks since the search, addressed those comments.
“Let me address recent unfounded attacks on the professionalism of the FBI and Justice Department agents and prosecutors. I will not stand by silently when their integrity is unfairly attacked,” Garland said in remarks from the Justice Department headquarters.
“The men and women of the FBI and the Justice Department are dedicated, patriotic public servants. Every day they protect the American people from violent crime, terrorism, and other threats to their safety while safeguarding our civil rights. They do so at great personal sacrifice and risk to themselves. I am honored to work alongside them,” he added.
Garland’s comments came in a statement he delivered to announce that the Justice Department had moved to unseal the search warrant for Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence, as well as its property receipt.
Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) on Thursday also pushed back on attacks from his GOP colleagues and called on his fellow Republicans to speak up if they feel the same way.
“Listening to Republicans attack law enforcement is wrong, dangerous, and shameful,” Kinzinger wrote on Twitter.
“They will pick their cult leader over anything, but this is especially wrong. Every Republican official who doesn’t agree with those attacks MUST speak out if there are any patriots left,” he added.
Cheney has frequently criticized her Republican colleagues and Trump, especially through her role as vice chairwoman of the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol.
In a closing campaign ad for her upcoming reelection primary race, Cheney took another jab at the former president.
“America cannot remain free if we abandon the truth. The lie that the 2020 presidential election was stolen is insidious,” she said. “It preys on those who love their country. It is a door Donald Trump opened to manipulate Americans to abandon their principles, to sacrifice their freedom, to justify violence, to ignore the rulings of our courts and the rule of law.” | https://phl17.com/hill-politics/liz-cheney-slams-sickening-gop-attacks-on-fbi-agents-involved-with-trump-search/ | 2022-08-12T04:53:33Z | https://phl17.com/hill-politics/liz-cheney-slams-sickening-gop-attacks-on-fbi-agents-involved-with-trump-search/ | false |
analysis: As James Roberts tries to save his career one last time, is this the last flight of Jimmy the Jet?
There is nothing in the world, or in rugby league, like going fast and the NRL has plenty of quick players, but there's something different about the really fast guys.
Those ones who make the crowd rise and the commentators scream the second they hit even a little bit of space, have the same swagger as cowboys in an old Western.
They blow into town without warning, leaving dust in their wake. The saloon goes quiet when they come in, because they have got a special weapon and they're not just willing to use it, they're dying for an excuse to do so. They're fast and they're dangerous and they know it.
Sometimes they have other names, ones that make them sound like dangerous, glittering prizes, names like the Fox, or Chariots, or the Pearl, or the Hammer, or the Jet, and more than anything, we want to see them duel somebody in the centre of town at high noon, so we know who has the quickest draw and who is truly the fastest gun in the west.
That's what the good people of Tamworth will be after at Scully Park on Saturday when James Roberts returns to first grade for the Tigers against the Sharks.
They'll want to see him put the rubber to the road, put the pedal to the floor and go as fast as he can with nothing but country air in front of him. That's all anyone wants when they watch James Roberts, because there's nothing else like it.
It's been a while between drinks for Roberts. He's played just five NRL matches this year and only 20 since the start of 2020. In that time he's only crossed for four tries, three of which were simple finishes on the wing. It's been a long time since he ran so fast he ripped the sky open.
But it almost doesn't matter how long it's been since we've seen Roberts open up the motor; as long as he plays we'll be waiting for him to do it again because he is still James Roberts, and no matter what James Roberts has been through during his long and winding career, he's always had the true quickness.
Being the top gun speedster of his era, maybe even the fastest man who pulled on a pair of boots, has saved Roberts over and over again and he was someone who needed saving.
He's spoken openly about the demons that have nearly ended his career more than once. A player of lesser gifts wouldn't have gotten as many chances as Roberts has landed, but there has always been another club willing to take a punt on him because even among the gunslingers, Roberts was different.
When Jason Saab, Josh Addo-Carr or Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow hit top gear it almost looks like they're gliding. Roberts could never glide, he just flew, even when he was still a kid at South Sydney all those years ago and he made his name scoring tries that still defy belief.
His speed was driven by power, by coiled muscled instead of easy grace, and Roberts ran like a predator chasing down it's prey. His breaks were a joyous explosion, but he ran like he was angry at the defenders who were trying to catch him, like he was angry at the ground he was covering, like he was angry at the world around him that was so slow by comparison.
And everybody else always was, even the other fast ones. Roberts has left plenty of slower men grasping at nothing but air through his career, but his masterpiece came when he did it to Latrell Mitchell back in 2018 as part of an absorbing back-and-forth battle between the pair.
Roberts won the day with an incredible try from his own end, where he moves like he's barely human en route to a 75-metre face-melting four-pointer that nobody else in the game could have scored. Moments like that are when the true gunslingers make their legend.
We'll never know if Roberts was actually the fastest, because we're likely never going to get that mythical race between rugby league's true speedsters.
We'll have to make do with VB Hard Work Indexes and Telstra Trackers and other science machines with sponsors' names slapped on them to tell us what we could learn in a little over 10 good seconds on 100 metres of grass.
Roberts would still merit an invitation to such a race out of respect for duels won in the past, but it's been a long time since he flew. His career hit a tailspin midway through 2019 when he shifted to South Sydney from Brisbane and it's never really recovered.
Hamstring injuries, off-field issues and age have all caught up with him. The last few weeks he's been in reserve grade, playing like he's going through the motions with little of the fire or explosive intensity of his glory days and almost none of the pace.
Roberts is still a young man at 29, but if you've seen a Western you know not many gunslingers get to grow old. These last four games are his final trip to the last-chance saloon, a place he knows well, and he's hanging out for one more chance to prove he's still quick on the draw, to show he's not just the guy who used to be Jimmy the Jet.
Off contract at season's end and with the ground shrinking underneath him, we're at the point where every time we see Roberts in the NRL could be the last time, unless he makes one more team believe he can fly enough for them to take a shot on him.
The high-flying Sharks aren't exactly an easy target, but there might not be a better place for Roberts to summon the old ways than Scully Park in Tamworth. There's room to run out there, to run and run and never stop.
And maybe, one last time, Roberts will find a bit of space and he'll fly, and he'll leave somebody slumped on the ground behind him wondering what the hell just happened, and all of Tamworth will rise and gasp and roar when they see it, because there's nothing in the world like going fast. | https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-08-12/james-roberts-wests-tigers-contract-rugby-league/101325740 | 2022-08-12T04:56:26Z | https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-08-12/james-roberts-wests-tigers-contract-rugby-league/101325740 | false |
Chiefs’ first preseason game provides a special opportunity
St. Joseph’s, MO. (WIBW) - As the Chiefs’ first preseason game and roster cuts loom near, the team says these three games provide opportunities for the younger guys to show them what they’re made of.
“There’s a balance there of letting the ones get a little bit of work, and the guys that are gonna play in the game and still have competition at certain positions,” said head coach Andy Reid. “Most of all, get the young guys a look.”
Giving young guys opportunities is one of the biggest components of every team’s preseason. The Chiefs’ plan for this Saturday ensures that will happen.
Coach Reid said that each of the teams’ four quarterbacks will play one quarter, and the rest of the position groups should follow suit.
“What I do for them is I tell them to study as much as they can and when they get to the game, just go out there and play,” said Patrick Mahomes on how he helps mentor the younger guys on the team. “At the end of the day, if you go out there and play, like you’ve done your whole life, you’re in this position for a reason and you can let your talent show.”
There are still cuts to be made in order to get to the 53 man roster, but Coach Reid doesn’t want his guys to worry about that this weekend.
“Don’t start counting numbers. This guy’s here, this guy’s here, I’m on third team, he’s on second. Don’t do that. Just go play,” said Coach Reid. “There’s always somebody that surprises you.”
Safety Justin Reid is in his first year with Kansas City after spending his last three with the Texans, and he’s excited about the potential of the Chiefs’ defense this season.
“Guys are hungry,” said Reid. “One of the best things about this defense is the intelligence of it. The IQ level across the board is very high. Guys are bought in, and that’s given us the opportunity to be very multiple. And obviously in preseason, we’re not gonna be exposing our whole deck of cards, but guys are excited to play and I’m excited to be able to line up against somebody wearing a different colored jersey than I am for once.”
Reid matched up with tight end Travis Kelce a lot during practice on Thursday.
This Saturday’s game against the Bears kicks off at noon, and it is all about opportunities.
“I think it’s gonna be good to be in the game and kinda see how all these guys take that next step, then we kinda move on to get ourselves ready for the season,” said Mahomes.
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the Indiana Lottery's "Quick Draw Evening" game were:
01-03-07-14-17-24-25-32-33-36-44-46-51-53-60-65-66-68-71-80, BE: 32
(one, three, seven, fourteen, seventeen, twenty-four, twenty-five, thirty-two, thirty-three, thirty-six, forty-four, forty-six, fifty-one, fifty-three, sixty, sixty-five, sixty-six, sixty-eight, seventy-one, eighty; BE: thirty-two) | https://www.sfgate.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Quick-Draw-Evening-game-17368663.php | 2022-08-12T05:09:25Z | https://www.sfgate.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Quick-Draw-Evening-game-17368663.php | true |
WFO SPOKANE Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Thursday, August 11, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Spokane WA
859 PM PDT Thu Aug 11 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of western Latah and
east central Whitman Counties through 930 PM PDT...
At 859 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Moscow, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Pullman, Moscow, Troy, Potlatch, Onaway, Harvard, Princeton, Viola
and Joel.
This includes U.S. Highway 95 in Idaho between mile markers 335 and
368.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
LAT...LON 4657 11701 4662 11721 4704 11697 4689 11651
TIME...MOT...LOC 0359Z 216DEG 30KT 4670 11698
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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Anne Heche on life support, survival of crash ‘not expected’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Anne Heche is on life support after suffering a brain injury in a fiery crash a week ago and her survival isn’t expected, according to a statement from a representative.
The actor, who is in a coma and in critical condition, is being kept on life support for possible organ donation, according to the statement released Thursday night on behalf of her family and friends.
Heche, who’s been hospitalized at the Grossman Burn Center at West Hills hospital north of Los Angeles, suffered a “severe anoxic brain injury,” the statement said. Such an injury is caused by a sustained lack of oxygen to the brain.
“She is not expected to survive,” the statement said. “It has long been her choice to donate her organs and she is being kept on life support to determine if any are viable.”
On the morning of Aug. 5, Heche’s car smashed into a house in a neighborhood in west Los Angeles and a fire erupted with the car embedded inside the home.
Earlier Thursday, police said they were investigating Heche for driving under the influence. Detectives with a search warrant took a sample of her blood and found narcotics in her system, LAPD spokesperson Officer Jeff Lee said.
Toxicology tests, which can take weeks to complete, must be performed to identify the drugs more clearly and to differentiate them from any medication she may have been given for treatment at the hospital.
Evidence is still being gathered from the crash, police said, and they would present a case to prosecutors if it is warranted when the investigation is complete.
A representative for Heche declined comment on the investigation.
On Tuesday, Heche spokesperson Heather Duffy Boylston said she had been in a coma since after the accident, with burns that required surgery and lung injuries that required the use of a ventilator to breathe.
“Anne had a huge heart and touched everyone she met with her generous spirit. More than her extraordinary talent, she saw spreading kindness and joy as her life’s work — especially moving the needle for acceptance of who you love,” Thursday’s statement said. “She will be remembered for her courageous honesty and dearly missed for her light.”
Heche, 53, was among the most prominent film stars in Hollywood in the late 1990s, playing opposite actors including Johnny Depp (“Donnie Brasco”) and Harrison Ford (“Six Days, Seven Nights”). In a 2001 memoir, she discussed her lifelong struggles with mental health.
She recently had recurring roles on the network TV series “Chicago P.D.” and “All Rise,” and in 2020 was a contestant on “Dancing With the Stars.”
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DEGREE: Congratulations to Kaycee Keaton, who received her Master of Science degree in communication disorders Aug. 6 from Marshall University and was selected by her peers to provide the student remarks during the ceremony. Kaycee was also nominated by her peers as the recipient of the Spirit of the Speech-Language Pathology award. This award is given to the graduate who demonstrates consistent passion for the field of speech-language pathology, has superior clinical skills and has a positive attitude. Kaycee is a Cabell Midland High School graduate who received her Bachelor of Science degree in communication disorders from Marshall University. She plans to work in Sanford, North Carolina, at Dymond Speech and Rehab, a pediatric private practice, and in an inpatient acute care unit at a local hospital. Kaycee is the daughter of Rodney and Stacie Keaton, of Ona. She is the granddaughter of Tissie McConkey Boyer.
TRAVEL: One of the benefits of Facebook is that it gives readers the opportunity to enjoy pictures and information people post when they travel. These past few weeks I have vicariously enjoyed trips to various parts of the world through pictures and comments friends posted. Patrick Wagoner, of Barboursville, traveled to Turkey recently for a week of adventure. He first traveled to the city of Istanbul, which has historical sites that are still being used today but have transitioned from Christian to Islamic worship. He flew in a hot air balloon in Cappadocia, Turkey, and explored the hand-carved homes and churches carved in the volcanic rock topography. According to his pilot, he was the first American to paraglide off a mountain in Trabzon, Turkey, and he was fascinated with the Sumela Monastery that is still being used today. It is located on a cliffside around a cave that 4th century Christians found.
CRUISE: Steve and Karen Gold, of Barboursville, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary (two years later than planned because of COVID-19) by taking a 14-day Viking River Cruise starting in Budapest, Hungary, and ending in Amsterdam after they traveled by boat to several cities in Germany and Vienna, Austria.
EXPLORE: Beth Adkins, a native West Virginian whose mother, Kay Adkins, lives in Barboursville, has been a geography professor at Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, for several years. She and a friend, Brian Shaffer, recently traveled to Italy by way of Dublin, Ireland, and spent many days exploring castles, museums and architectural wonders found in Naples, Pompeii and Rome. They explored Dracula’s Castle in Bucharest, Romania, walked in the Apostle Paul’s footsteps on the Appian Way in Rome, and were fascinated with Vatican City, which has a museum that features over 20,000 pieces of art.
MEETING: The Westmoreland Neighborhood Association will meet Aug. 15 at 6:30 p.m. at the Westmoreland Woman’s Club, 2962 Bradley Road, Huntington. Sgt. Eddie Prichard with the Huntington Police Department will report on crime in the area and Cpl. Jamie Harris, who is with the special response team at the West Virginia State Police training academy, will be the guest speaker. Contact Cindy Chandler, 304-544-1469, for more information.
BIRTHDAYS: Happy birthday this week to Don Barbour, Bob Chenoweth, Molly Fisher, Bill Dutton, Cliff Haddox, Brian Jones, Nancy Johnstone, Jacob Ryder, Heather Bird, Ed Blake, Vicki Haynes, Josh Woodrum, Mark Bailey, Dave Marshall, Kandance Jarvis, Pat Pyles, Aubrey Wilson, Michelle Roberts, April Parsons, Darius Adkins, Kimberly Black, Karen Stewart Stone, Sarah Sowards, Connie Maynard Jones, Sarah Rice, Chelsea Somerville, Stephanie Vititoe, Cara Doss and Dorothy Stinson.
SPECIAL WISHES: Special birthday wishes to two of my daughters this week — Andy Watson on Wednesday and Robbyn Detring on Saturday; to Aeronia Leann Chandler, who celebrated her 18th birthday Tuesday; and to Isabella Rae Fullen, who blows out 11 candles today. Belated birthday wishes to Sharon Spence, who celebrated her 74th birthday Aug. 2.
ANNIVERSARIES: Couples celebrating wedding anniversaries this week are Patrick and Missy Lane, Larry and Carol Carrico, Fred and Deanna Mader, Paul and Martha Spaulding, Kevin and Melody Hall, David and Kathy Childers, Jesse and Angie Simmons, and Ralph and Tammy Rozzi.
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CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Employees at the Corpus Christi International Airport showed a grand act of kindness to many passengers who experienced delayed flights.
Weather conditions in Houston prevented hundreds of passengers from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and San Francisco, California from getting on their designated flights, according to a social media post from CCIA.
The CCIA team ordered pizza for the passengers as they waited for updates on their flights, a gesture the passengers greatly appreciated.
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Viruman Movie Review and Release Day LIVE UPDATES: Viruman From today in cinemas
Viruman is an Indian Tamil-language masala film written and directed by M. Muthaiah and starring Karthi and debutant Aditi Shankar, while Rajkiran, Pra...
Viruman is an Indian Tamil-language masala film written and directed by M. Muthaiah and starring Karthi and debutant Aditi Shankar, while Rajkiran, Prakash Raj, Soori, Karunas, Vadivukkarasi, and Saranya Ponvannan play supporting roles. The film is produced by Jyothika and Suriya under 2D Entertainment
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- 12 Aug 2022 5:48 AM GMT
#Viruman at interval. Works very well. Father-son at loggerheads story with good dose of Muthaiya style of drama makes this engaging so far. @Karthi_Offl at his effortless best and @AditiShankarofl leaving a good impact in maiden role.
— Haricharan Pudipeddi (@pudiharicharan) August 12, 2022 - 12 Aug 2022 5:46 AM GMT
#Viruman 1st Half : Mass + Emotions.. Dir #Muthaiya style
— Ramesh Bala (@rameshlaus) August 12, 2022
Actor @Karthi_Offl 's screen presence and acting Top class.. Scores big time
Fab debut by @AditiShankarofl #KanjaPoovuKannala audience are loving it@sooriofficial comedy is good..
Enjoyable rural entertainer so far! - 12 Aug 2022 5:46 AM GMT
#Viruman Interval: After a pretty regular start, the film picks up in entertainment and emotional values as it gets closer to the halfway point. Muthiah has stuck to the basics and has given us what we expect. Interval block is special!
— Siddarth Srinivas (@sidhuwrites) August 12, 2022 - 12 Aug 2022 5:46 AM GMT
விருமனை உங்கள் வீடுகளில் அனைவரும் விரும்புவார்கள் என்று நம்புகிறேன். இன்று முதல் திரையரங்குகளில்!🙏🏽😊#Viruman @Suriya_offl @dir_muthaiya @AditiShankarofl @rajsekarpandian @thisisysr @2D_ENTPVTLTD @SonyMusicSouth pic.twitter.com/G5h4ZQW1rA
— Actor Karthi (@Karthi_Offl) August 12, 2022 - 12 Aug 2022 5:45 AM GMT
#Viruman: 3.5/5 Template rural mass entertainer with all the elements in the right mix, which youth and family audiences is sure to lap up! @Karthi_Offl is convincing and @AditiShankarofl oozes confidence and is undoubtedly a promising find!
— sridevi sreedhar (@sridevisreedhar) August 12, 2022 - 12 Aug 2022 5:45 AM GMT
#Viruman 2nd half is about how our unbeatable hero unites his family.
— Kaushik LM (@LMKMovieManiac) August 12, 2022
Amma sentiment, mama sentiment, brother sentiment, father sentiment, romance, mass action, comedy - packaged by rural specialist Dir Muthiah
Good theatrical outing for the masses
My rating 3/5.. @Karthi_Offl - 12 Aug 2022 5:45 AM GMT
#Viruman 3/5. @Karthi_Offl @AditiShankarofl @thisisysr all in fine form👌
— Kaushik LM (@LMKMovieManiac) August 12, 2022
Rajkiran, @sooriofficial, Saranya provide good support. #KanjaPoovuKannala #MaduraVeeran - very good response. Aditi also gets a special kuthu dance sequence😃
Overall good vibe at Kamala. Mass flavour! - 12 Aug 2022 5:38 AM GMT
#Viruman ✅#Thallumaala ✅
— Kumar Swayam (@KumarSwayam3) August 12, 2022
Now,
Showtime: #MacherlaNiyojakavargam - 12 Aug 2022 5:38 AM GMT
#Viruman From today in cinemas
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Premiere Rights Vijay TV #Karthi #VirumanFromToday pic.twitter.com/ldy5zkBpP1 - 12 Aug 2022 5:36 AM GMT
Karthi’s #Viruman will be a wholesome family entertainer and we trust will be remembered for Long..! Special welcome to Aditi Shankar!! We need all your love!!! pic.twitter.com/3mRngv84OS
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Nederland residents gripped printed speeches while waiting Thursday evening to address the Boulder County Board of County Commissioners with concerns about the future of their small mountain community.
Commissioners conducted their August town hall in Nederland to meet with residents and hear about pressing issues for the town. About 25 people attended the town hall.
The meeting in Nederland comes as the town prepares for an election this month to replace its former mayor who resigned only months after taking office and to fill a seat on the Board of Trustees. The future of the town’s police department is also uncertain after two of the town’s police officers resigned in July, leaving the department with only three officers.
During the meeting, numerous Nederland residents spoke, but two key issues took front and center: gun safety and affordable housing.
Anita Moss, a Nederland resident, expressed frustration and outrage while reading her statement to county leaders about annual high-powered rifle hunting allowed on Sugarloaf.
She said she’s been talking with the commissioners since 2012 about extending the 4.5 square miles around Sugarloaf that is already closed to hunters by an additional 5.5 square miles to protect adjacent neighborhoods.
“This is a residential neighborhood,” Moss said. “Last year we had 22 school days where kids were moving through the forests to get to the bus stops, and we had hunters in our community while these kids were moving.
“Do you think we should wait until someone’s injured or killed before we close an area that has residential population like this?”
Commissioner Claire Levy on Thursday addressed Moss, saying she is also frustrated that nothing has been done to close the area to hunters.
Levy said after meeting with county attorneys, commissioners learned they cannot restrict licensed hunters from hunting in the area based on a Colorado statute.
That statute, Moss said, gives counties permission to regulate the discharge of firearms in areas with an average population of at least 100 persons per square mile.
But Levy added that if the statute does not give the county authority to restrict hunting in the area, it can be changed.
“I do agree with you that it’s unsafe to hunt in a community as dense as yours,” Levy said.
During the evening, Teagen Blakey, who lives on Magnolia Road in Boulder County, read statements from her neighbors who share concerns similar to Moss’. But unlike Moss’ displeasure with hunters in a populous area, residents on Magnolia Road are concerned about target shooting near their homes.
“It’s an issue that a lot of residents have put a lot of time into trying to find a solution on,” Blakey said. “We are so close to the end because of what the forest service has done.”
In 2020, Boulder County Commissioners voted unanimously to approve phase one of a Boulder rifle range expansion. Officials with the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests in 2019 announced plans to close portions of forest service land to recreational shooting once options for shooting at public ranges were developed. Phase one of the rifle club’s expansion will meet the requirements to close sections of Forest Service land to recreational shooting — an issue that many campers, hikers and mountain community members report is a problem in Boulder County.
But one issue to sealing the deal and opening the range remains: funding.
“We feel that talking about saving lives — both residents and recreators — is a lot more a concern than a concern about noise complaints,” Blakey said.
Commissioner Matt Jones responded to Blakey’s plea to end target shooting near her neighbor and said the county is looking at options to continue to fund the gun range expansion.
When it comes to expanding Nederland’s limited affordable housing, Kayla Evans said she has a plan. It’s a plan she’s had for a long time.
“I have been trying for nine years to annex 17 acres into the town of Nederland to build affordable housing,” Evans told commissioners. “The reason I can do this is because I do not have to purchase the property. It’s part of my family’s ranch.”
Evans said Nederland completed a housing needs assessment in 2014, and at that time, the town was in need of 210 units to supply the housing demand.
“What do you think it’s at today?” she asked.
She urged commissioners to continue working with town officials to change the language in Nederland’s Intergovernmental Agreement to give the town the authority to make annexation decisions rather than leaving it up to the county.
“Please understand that there are people that really want to help and do work with the county to solve these problems, but the feeling is that there is a hesitancy to really be committed and actually do things that are beneficial to the town of Neverland,” Evans said.
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READING, Pa. – Though Bill Russell's accomplishments transcend basketball, the best athletes are often defined by numbers: He was a 6-foot-10 center for the Boston Celtics, an 11-time champion and a five-time MVP, all while donning the number 6 jersey.
"He did for the team what they needed to win," said Alvernia University Men's Basketball Coach Mike Miller.
That number 6 is now in the history books, as the National Basketball Association announced it will retire the jersey number across the league in Russell's honor.
The late Hall-of-Famer is only the third American athlete to have his number retired across an entire league, joining the company of Jackie Robinson's 42 in baseball and Wayne Gretzky's 99 in hockey.
"Off the court, everyone liked him," said Miller, who had the honor of watching Russell play against the 76ers in Philly in 1967. "On the court, no one liked him."
"It was at the Palestra," Miller recalled. "First game of the '67 series, Sixers killed them. Sixers won by like 20, but just the atmosphere — me watching Bill Russell, it was my very first game — I was sold on the Celtics ever since then."
Russell received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2011, the nation's highest civilian honor, for his contributions to the civil rights movement.
"He got the contracts started. He had to fight all the racial things," Miller said. "He was like Jackie Robinson in the NBA."
The NBA says players currently wearing the number 6, like LeBron James, may continue to wear it, but there will come a day when no player will ever wear 6 again.
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