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Congratulations to Sean Golightly and the editors at the Sun for writing and publishing (8/7/22) the disturbing story of how Laura Jo West was forced from her job as Coconino National Forest supervisor. Her effort to hold her agency accountable for its obligations to local tribes and in opposition to the managers of the Arizona Snowbowl was laudable, but perhaps doomed, given the apparent influence the expanding ski corporation has on the Forest, which over many years has tended to side with it whenever further cultural and environmental assaults are proposed. The article also marks a departure from the Sun’s long-standing deference toward the Snowbowl and its business interests. The principled stand by the former forest supervisor inspires admiration, if not optimism, as does this article in the Sun. 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(THE CONVERSATION) – When someone mentions a “banana republic,” they’re referring to a small, poor, politically unstable country that is weak because of an excessive reliance on one crop and foreign funding. The term originated as a way to describe the experiences of many countries in Central America, whose economies and politics were dominated by U.S.-based banana exporters at the turn of the 20th century. After the FBI’s August 2022 search of the residence of former President Donald Trump, some Republicans compared the U.S. to a banana republic. And in the wake of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, a surge of tweets did the same. Political instability within the U.S. has little to do with fruit. So why is the term being used? Subverting democracy to keep the cash flowing In the 1880s, the Boston Fruit Company, which later became the United Fruit Company and then Chiquita, began importing bananas from Jamaica and launched a successful campaign to popularize them in the U.S. As demand for bananas grew, large companies made deals with governments across Central America to fund infrastructure projects in exchange for land and policies that would allow them to expand production. The growers often depended on authoritarian rule to protect land concessions and quell labor unrest that might shrink their profits. Sometimes, they would actively subvert democracy to reassert their influence. The Cuyamel Fruit Company, for example, supported a coup in Honduras in 1911 that replaced its president with someone more aligned with U.S. interests. Another well-known example is the 1954 CIA-orchestrated plot on behalf of the United Fruit Company against Guatemalan President Jacobo Árbenz. That coup ended the first real period of democracy that Guatemala had known. The tight relationship between banana exporters and repressive and corrupt leaders ultimately undermined development in the region, exacerbated inequality and left Central American countries weak and misgoverned. Hyperbolic rhetoric? Responding to the events that unfolded leading up to and during the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, current and former government officals commented that they resembled the instability of banana republics that were known for ignoring election results and overturning those results with coups – that’s exactly what happened in Costa Rica in 1917. When American politicians and political commentators use the term, they’re often trying to conjure up images of corruption, repression and failures to stop executive overreach. They’re equating government officials with the tinpot dictators supported by foreign interests who acted with impunity to govern by force and persecute their opponents. A numberof Republican politiciansinvoked the term in response to the FBI’s raid of Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence. But the comparison isn’t apt. It’s true that outgoing leaders are more likely to be investigated and punished by their political opponents in countries with strong executives and weak judiciaries. However, holding elected officials accountable for their actions and not allowing anyone to be above the law is actually characteristic of a healthy democracy. This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article here: https://theconversation.com/whats-a-banana-republic-a-political-scientist-explains-188573.
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2022-08-14T17:11:12Z
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Temperatures soared in England on Saturday and no one was feeling the heat more than Manchester United’s latest manager, Erik ten Hag. On another humiliating day for a massive club in freefall, United conceded four goals in the first 35 minutes and was swept aside in a 4-0 loss at Brentford in the Premier League. It’s two matches, two losses so far for Ten Hag, the Dutchman who arrived from Ajax in a bold offseason appointment as United’s fifth manager in nine years and looked shell-shocked in the dug-out as the goals poured in at Brentford Community Stadium. It was understandable, too. United had never gone into halftime of a Premier League match trailing 4-0. Never before in the Premier League had United conceded so many goals so quickly. There were so many individual mistakes — goalkeeper David de Gea let a weak shot dribble underneath him for the first goal, Christian Eriksen was tackled inside his own box prior to the second, and Brentford had two free headers at a corner for the third — that Ten Hag probably wanted to change most of his team at halftime. He made three halftime substitutions, with Cristiano Ronaldo — back in United’s team after an offseason when he pushed to leave the club — staying on and playing the full match. He wore a frustrated look throughout. “What I asked them to do was play with belief and take responsibility for their performance,” Ten Hag said. “That is what they didn’t do.” Josh Dasilva, Mathias Jensen, Ben Mee and Bryan Mbeumo were the scorers for Brentford, which pressed relentlessly and blew United away. “It felt like we were on top of everything,” Jensen said. “They couldn’t cope with our pressure, our second balls, our intensity. You could see they were struggling.” It might get even worse for Ten Hag and his new team, which opened with a 2-1 home loss to Brighton last weekend. Up next? It’s only fierce rival Liverpool, which will be eager to hand United a fifth straight loss stretching back to last season. “We are, as a team, in a difficult process,” Ten Hag said. “Of course, you expect a different start. It is not what we expected … It seems like what happened in the past, last season, we bring into the new season. We have to change that really quickly.” United’s meltdown came in the last of Saturday’s seven games that were played in sweltering conditions that reached as high as 35 degrees Celsius (95 Fahrenheit). Manchester City and Arsenal both scored four goals in home wins and continue to set a hot early-season pace. CITY CRUISE Man City didn’t even need Erling Haaland to score in its 4-0 thrashing of Bournemouth. Ilkay Gundogan, Kevin De Bruyne and Phil Foden were City’s scorers along with an own-goal, with Haaland barely getting a sight on goal in his first match at Etihad Stadium. The Norway striker scored both of City’s goals in its opening-weekend 2-0 win at West Ham but was mostly crowded out a week later, making just eight touches before coming off in the 74th. JESUS’ DOUBLE A player who left City is thriving at Arsenal. Gabriel Jesus played a starring role in the 4-2 win over Leicester, scoring the first two before halftime and providing the assists for second-half strikes by Granit Xhaka and Gabriel Martinelli. Jesus, the Brazil striker who left City in the summer for a reported £45 million ($54 million), was in hot form for Arsenal in preseason and appears to be relishing being the starting striker once again after being in and out of City’s team. An own-goal by William Saliba and James Maddison’s strike brought Leicester twice to within one goal of Arsenal at Emirates Stadium. GERRARD TOPS LAMPARD Teammates for England, Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard were rivals in the dugouts as they went head-to-head for the first time as managers on Saturday. Gerrard came out on top. Despite a late wobble, Aston Villa beat Everton 2-1 for its first win of the season and left its opponent without a point. Danny Ings and Emi Buendia scored for Villa before an 87th-minute own-goal by Lucas Digne gave Everton hope. Like Man United, Everton is on zero points after two games. PENALTY SAVED Back-to-back draws was probably as much as Fulham could have expected on its return to England’s big time. It could have been much more, though, with Aleksandar Mitrovic having a late penalty saved in a 0-0 draw at Wolverhampton. Jose Sa dived to his right to claw away the spot kick from the Serbia international, who scored twice in the 2-2 with Liverpool last weekend and was looking to score his 45th league goal in as many appearances for Fulham. There were two other draws, with Brighton and Newcastle toiling to a 0-0 stalemate and Southampton coming from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 with Leeds. ___ More AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports ___ Steve Douglas is at https://twitter.com/sdouglas80
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2022-08-14T17:20:27Z
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(NEXSTAR) — Ever considered changing your name? Depending what your first name is, it’s likely you have. Data from the Social Security Administration shows certain names are changed more often than others. The administration recently told the Washington Post which names are the most often changed. WaPo says the administration used information from 2017 until the present — and the top 2 most changed names were the atypical “Issac” and “Chole.” These are believed to be misspellings of “Isaac” and “Chloe,” respectively, though it’s noted there’s no way to know for certain. Rankings also include the names people often change their names to. According to Behind the Name, which tracks name etymology, genesis and popularity based on scholarly linguistic sources and a user-submitted database, “Isaac” — which originates to Hebrew and the Old Testament — has always been commonplace. Since 2001, “Isaac” has remained within the top 50 most popular names, per BtN data. It’s also important to note that though “Issac” may be a misspelling of “Isaac” for some namers, the spelling is a variant of “Isaac” in some cultures. “Chloe,” meanwhile, appears to have fallen out of favor around 1943 — when it was ranked as the 952nd most popular name — before seeing a resurgence in popularity around 1982, Behind the Name reports. Chloe eventually cracked the top 10 in 2008, and has stayed in the top 30 since. In 2021, Chloe was actually the 24th most popular name. In its tracking of name popularity, the SSA also shows which baby names increased or decreased in popularity between 2020 and 2021. Names are currently divided by “male” and “female” and may not account for unisex/non-binary usages of certain names. Year columns indicate the name’s rank on the SSA’s list that year. These are the names that increased in popularity between 2020 and 2021. These are the names that decreased in popularity between 2020 and 2021. The Social Security Administration’s popular names database contains names given in the U.S. and District of Columbia starting after 1879. The administration explains there are certain restrictions around its data, including incorrect birth certificate information, various spellings of certain names and potential ties needing to be broken. Per SSA, 2021’s most popular baby names are Liam, Noah and Oliver (ranked first through third) for males and Olivia, Emma and Charlotte for females.
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2022-08-14T17:25:30Z
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Entertainment of Sunday, 14 August 2022 Source: www.ghanaweb.com Vera George, wife of the Member of Parliament for Ningo Prampram, Sam Nartey George looked like a new bride in a white lace beaded gown she wore on the occasion of her vow renewal. On Saturday, August 13, the couple who have been married for 10 years reaffirmed their love for each other in the presence of invited family and friends who graced their special occasion. Sam George looked dapper in a suit that was tailored for his body. His outfits complimented all the looks served by her wife who had three outfit changes. The MP who is fond of flaunting his wife on social media went all out to make the day special for the mother of his children, Vera who would hide her joy. At their after-party, the NDC politician took over the microphone during Samini's performance to sing one of their favourite songs 'My Own' to his wife. He received cheers and applause from guests who were taken by surprise at his singing talent. Below are scenes from the event: About last night ..... ????❤️#RiantRhapsody#WeStillDo pic.twitter.com/uPLtjCXMOO — Sam 'Dzata' George (@samgeorgegh) August 14, 2022
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2022-08-14T17:31:31Z
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Omaha Police investigating double homicide after 2 bodies found inside home Published: Aug. 13, 2022 at 8:17 PM CDT|Updated: 16 hours ago OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - An Omaha Police Lieutenant confirmed Saturday that officers are investigating a double homicide. The deaths mark the city’s fourth homicide in the past two days. Omaha Police said the initial call came in just after 3 p.m. for ‘nature unknown.’ The victims, found inside a home along South 16th and Frederick have been identified as 93-year-old Marceline Teeters and 70-year-old Linda Walter. Officers described a Red, ‘03 PT Cruiser with license plates 9957 as a vehicle they’re searching for. They say it was stolen from the scene. Police say anyone who finds the vehicle should call 911. This is a developing story. Stay with 6 News for updates. Copyright 2022 WOWT. All rights reserved.
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LUX, France (AP) — Once, a river ran through it. Now, white dust and thousands of dead fish cover the wide trench that winds amid rows of trees in France’s Burgundy region in what was the Tille River in the village of Lux. From dry and cracked reservoirs in Spain to falling water levels on major arteries like the Danube, the Rhine and the Po, an unprecedented drought is afflicting nearly half of Europe. It is damaging farm economies, forcing water restrictions, causing wildfires and threatening aquatic species. There has been no significant rainfall for almost two months in the continent's western, central and southern regions. In typically rainy Britain, the government officially declared a drought across southern and central England on Friday amid one of the hottest and driest summers on record. And Europe's dry period is expected to continue in what experts say could be the worst drought in 500 years. Climate change is exacerbating conditions as hotter temperatures speed up evaporation, thirsty plants take in more moisture and reduced snowfall in the winter limits supplies of fresh water available for irrigation in the summer. Europe isn't alone in the crisis, with drought conditions also reported in East Africa, the western United States and northern Mexico. As he walked in the 15-meter (50-foot) wide riverbed in Lux, Jean-Philippe Couasné, chief technician at the local Federation for Fishing and Protection of the Aquatic Environment, listed the species of fish that had died in the Tille. “It’s heartbreaking,” he said. “On average, about 8,000 liters (2,100 gallons) per second are flowing. ... And now, zero liters.” In areas upstream, some trout and other freshwater species can take shelter in pools via fish ladders. But such systems aren't available everywhere. Without rain, the river “will continue to empty. And yes, all fish will die. ... They are trapped upstream and downstream, there’s no water coming in, so the oxygen level will keep decreasing as the (water) volume goes down,” Couasné said. “These are species that will gradually disappear." Jean-Pierre Sonvico, the regional head of the federation, said diverting the fish to other rivers won't help because those waterways also are affected. “Yes, it’s dramatic because what can we do? Nothing," he said. “We’re waiting, hoping for storms with rain, but storms are very local so we can't count on it.” The European Commission’s Joint Research Center warned this week that drought conditions will get worse and potentially affect 47% of the continent. Andrea Toreti, a senior researcher at the European Drought Observatory, said a drought in 2018 was so extreme that there were no similar events for the last 500 years, "but this year, I think, it is really worse.” For the next three months, "we see still a very high risk of dry conditions over Western and Central Europe, as well as the U.K.,” Toreti said. Current conditions result from long periods of dry weather caused by changes in world weather systems, said meteorologist Peter Hoffmann of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research near Berlin. “It’s just that in summer we feel it the most,” he said. “But actually the drought builds up across the year.” Climate change has lessened temperature differences between regions, sapping the forces that drive the jet stream, which normally brings wet Atlantic weather to Europe, he said. A weaker or unstable jet stream can bring unusually hot air to Europe from North Africa, leading to prolonged periods of heat. The reverse is also true, when a polar vortex of cold air from the Arctic can cause freezing conditions far south of where it would normally reach. Hoffmann said observations in recent years have all been at the upper end of what existing climate models predicted. The drought has caused some European countries to restrict water usage, and shipping is endangered on the Rhine and the Danube rivers. The Rhine, Germany's biggest waterway, is forecast to reach critically low levels in the coming days. Authorities say it could become difficult for many large ships to safely navigate the river at the city of Kaub, roughly midway between Koblenz and Mainz. On the Danube, authorities in Serbia have started dredging to keep vessels moving. In neighboring Hungary, wide parts of Lake Velence near Budapest have turned into patches of dried mud, beaching small boats. Aeration and water circulation equipment was installed to protect wildlife, but water quality has deteriorated. A weekend swimming ban was imposed at one beach. Stretches of the Po, Italy's longest river, are so low that barges and boats that sank decades ago are resurfacing. Italy’s Lake Garda has fallen to its lowest levels ever, and people who flocked to the popular spot east of Milan at the start of a long summer weekend found a newly exposed shoreline of bleached rocks with a yellow hue. Authorities recently released more water from the lake, Italy’s largest, to help with irrigation, but halted the effort to protect the lucrative tourist season. The drought also has affected England, which last month had its driest July since 1935, according to the Met Office weather agency. The lack of rain has depleted reservoirs, rivers and groundwater and left grasslands brown and tinder-dry. Millions in the U.K. already were barred from watering lawns and gardens, and 15 million more around London will face such a ban soon. U.K. farmers face running out of irrigation water and having to use winter feed for animals because of a lack of grass. The Rivers Trust charity said England’s chalk streams — which allow underground springs to bubble up through the spongy layer of rock — are drying up, endangering aquatic wildlife like kingfishers and trout. Even countries like Spain and Portugal, which are used to long periods without rain, have seen major consequences. In the Spanish region of Andalucia, some avocado farmers have had to sacrifice hundreds of trees to save others from wilting as the Vinuela reservoir in Malaga province dropped to only 13% of capacity. Some European farmers are using water from the tap for their livestock when ponds and streams go dry, using up to 100 liters (26 gallons) a day per cow. In normally green Burgundy, the source of Paris' Seine River, the grass has turned yellow-brown and tractors churn up giant clouds of dust. Baptiste Colson, who owns dairy cows and grows feed crops in the village of Moloy, said his animals are suffering, with the quality and quantity of their milk decreasing. The 31-year-old head of the local Young Farmers union said he has been forced to dip into his winter fodder in August. “That is the biggest concern,” Colson said. EU corn production is expected to be 12.5 million tons below last year and sunflower production is projected to be 1.6 million tons lower, according to S&P Global Commodity Insights. Colson expects at least a 30% drop in corn yields, a major problem for feeding his cows. “We know we’ll have to buy food ... so the cows can continue producing milk,” he said. "From an economic point of view, the cost will be high.” ___ Dana Beltaji and Jill Lawless in London, Frank Jordans in Berlin, Barry Hatton in Lisbon, Portugal, Ciarán Giles in Madrid, Dusan Stojanovic in Belgrade, Serbia, and Bela Szandelszky in Budapest, Hungary, and Andrea Rosa and Luigi Navarra in Sirmione, Italy, contributed.
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2022-08-14T17:32:27Z
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BERLIN — Authorities in Norway have euthanized a walrus that had drawn crowds of spectators in the Oslo Fjord after concluding that it posed a risk to humans. The 600-kilogram (1,320-pound) female walrus, known affectionately as Freya, became a popular attraction in Norway in recent weeks, despite warnings from officials that people should refrain from getting close and posing for pictures with the massive marine mammal. Freya liked to clamber on small boats, causing damage to them. Walruses are protected and as recently as last month officials said they hoped Freya would leave of her own accord and that euthanasia would be a last resort. Norway's Directorate of Fisheries said Freya was put down early Sunday "based on an overall assessment of the continued threat to human safety." "Through on-site observations the past week, it was made clear that the public has disregarded the current recommendation to keep a clear distance to the walrus," it said. "Therefore, the Directorate has concluded, the possibility for potential harm to people was high and animal welfare was not being maintained." The head of the directorate, Frank Bakke-Jensen, said other options — including moving the animal elsewhere — were considered. But authorities concluded it wasn't a viable option. "We have sympathies for the fact that the decision can cause a reaction from the public, but I am firm that this was the right call," Bakke-Jensen said. "We have great regard for animal welfare, but human life and safety must take precedence." Atlantic walruses normally live in the Arctic. It is unusual but not unheard of for them to travel into the North and Baltic Seas. Another walrus, nicknamed Wally, was seen last year on beaches and even a lifeboat dock in Wales and elsewhere. Copyright 2022 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.
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2022-08-14T17:37:57Z
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DGP reviews security for I-Day celebrations in Vijayawada Rajendranath Reddy witnesses a trial run VIJAYAWADAADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Director General of Police (DGP) K.V. Rajendranath Reddy reviewed the security arrangements for the 76 th Independence Day celebrations at Indira Gandhi Municipal Corporation (IGMC) Stadium here on Sunday. The DGP, along with Additional DGP (Law and Order) Ravi Shankar Ayyanar, Police Commissioner Kanthi Rana Tata, Collector S. Dilli Rao, DCP Vishal Gunni and other officials visited the stadium. Mr. Rajendranath Reddy conducted a trial run and reviewed the arrangements for the event to be attended by Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy. ADVERTISEMENT Mr. Rana explained the bandobust arranged for the celebrations and the traffic diversions made for the event. This is a Premium article available exclusively to our subscribers. To read 250+ such premium articles every month You have exhausted your free article limit. Please support quality journalism. You have exhausted your free article limit. Please support quality journalism. The Hindu operates by it's editorial values to provide you quality journalism. You have read {{data.cm.views}} out of {{data.cm.maxViews}} free articles. This is your last free article. ADVERTISEMENT
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2022-08-14T17:39:34Z
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Shooting, blast in Ecuador port city kills 5, damages homes QUITO, Ecuador (AP) - Gunfire and a subsequent explosion left at least five people dead, 15 injured and several others missing, as well as damaging homes, in the Ecuadorian port city of Guayaquil, authorities said Sunday. On its Twitter account, Ecuador's Prosecutor's Office said its agents were gathering evidence to establish the cause and motive for the attack in Guayaquil's Cristo del Consuelo neighborhood. Interior Minister Patricio Carrillo tweeted that organized crime in Ecuador is now attacking with explosives. Sunday's violence "is a declaration of war against the State. Either we unite to face it or the price will be even higher for society," he wrote. Guayaquil, 270 kilometers (168 miles) southwest of the capital Quito, has seen frequent shootings and killings by members of rival gangs believed to have links to national and international drug trafficking. Dozens were killed last year in massacres inside the largest state prison in the city. Police investigate the site of an explosion in the Cristo de El Consuelo neighborhood, in Guayaquil, Ecuador, Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022. According to the authorities a gunshot attack and subsequent explosion left at least five dead, 15 injured and several missing and affected homes. (AP Photo/ Magdalena Moreira) Police investigate the site of an explosion in the Cristo de El Consuelo neighborhood, in Guayaquil, Ecuador, Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022. According to the authorities a gunshot attack and subsequent explosion left at least five dead, 15 injured and several missing and affected homes. (AP Photo/ Magdalena Moreira) Police investigate the site of an explosion in the Cristo de El Consuelo neighborhood, in Guayaquil, Ecuador, Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022. According to the authorities a gunshot attack and subsequent explosion left at least five dead, 15 injured and several missing and affected homes. (AP Photo/ Magdalena Moreira)
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2022-08-14T17:44:01Z
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday afternoon's drawing of the Indiana Lottery's "Daily Four-Midday" game were: 6-0-1-6, SB: 2 (six, zero, one, six; SB: two) INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday afternoon's drawing of the Indiana Lottery's "Daily Four-Midday" game were: 6-0-1-6, SB: 2 (six, zero, one, six; SB: two)
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2022-08-14T17:45:48Z
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Scribes fill potholes in Belagavi DC promises swift action to repair bad roads It was an interesting Sunday morning activity for members of the Belagavi journalists association. They drove up the Deputy Commissioner’s office with a bag of tar, stone jelly, cement and sand. They cleaned a few of the potholes in the DC office compound and began filling them. They complained that the district administration had not taken any steps to improve the roads despite appeals to several officers. There are various important offices in the premises, including Regional commissioner’s office, zilla panchayat, information department and others. But, the roads are still in a bad condition. It is taking a toll on journalists who have to visit the offices every day, Suresh Nerli, a member, said. He described it as Sharamadana and not a protest. DC Nitesh Patil reacted saying that all round development of the DC office premises is being taken up, that included improvement of roads. “Various works are being tendered. There will be visible changes in 2-3 months,’’ he said. Members Vilas Joshi, Sunil Patil, Keerthi K., Sunita Desai, Suresh Nerli, Ravi Gosavi, Hiramani K., Anjar Athanikar, Jagadish Viraktmath, Raju Hiremath and others were present. - Comments will be moderated by The Hindu editorial team. - Comments that are abusive, personal, incendiary or irrelevant cannot be published. - Please write complete sentences. Do not type comments in all capital letters, or in all lower case letters, or using abbreviated text. (example: u cannot substitute for you, d is not 'the', n is not 'and'). - We may remove hyperlinks within comments. - Please use a genuine email ID and provide your name, to avoid rejection.
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2022-08-14T17:49:59Z
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Love Island star Paige Thorne has responded to criticism she has received from fellow Islanders since leaving the villa, which has seen her labelled “not nice”. Love Island bombshell Nathalia Campos revealed secret tensions in the villa between herself and Paige, claiming the Welsh paramedic made a series of ‘Mean Girls’ comments behind her back during an appearance on the Speaking on Reality with Will Njobvu podcast. This came after Casa Amor bombshell Coco Lodge opened up about her difficult relationship with Paige and described her behaviour as “not kind or nice” in a frank TikTok post. Most recently, Danica Taylor said she wishes she had confronted the likes of Paige over the way she felt she was treated upon arrival in the villa, having watched the scenes back. The 24-year-old Love Island star, who is now in a relationship with Newcastle personal trainer Adam Collard following the show, obliquely addressed the criticism during an appearance on former Love Island star Toby Aromolaran’s podcast Fancy A Chat? Toby asked Paige about her feelings towards the post-Love Island climate of people talking about everyone else” and Paige replied: “People have got to do what they've got to do.” She continued: “If you've got to talk s*** about someone else to keep yourself relevant, that's fine. It's not my vibe. “Why can't you focus on yourself and all the positive things, rather than talk s*** about anyone else? “I'm not about that. I'm in my little positive bubble and I stay firmly inside it. People just want to try to pop it sometimes but it's impenetrable, so no.” Toby noted: “A lot of people are going to try to drag you down,” as Paige laughed as she replied: “They try.” Toby also asked Paige about the experience of going from anonymity to fame overnight, posing: “Obviously you lived under a rock and now you're here, there, everywhere – how are you finding the transition?” Paige replied: “It is really overwhelming but Adam's been absolutely great because he's done it before, so he's been taking it under my wing and helping me out. “It's been good. I'm glad I've got him to help me out because otherwise I'd be a headless chicken. I've really enjoyed everything so far.” This comes after Danica revealed that in hindsight she wishes she had expressed herself more when she was saved from being dumped by the boys – who picked to dump Antigoni Buxton. She told On Demand Entertainment : "Not gonna lie, watching it back, I've seen sort of the way Paige was when Antigoni left and it was very clear she wanted me to go." Danica said that she should have approached Paige to let her know how it felt, with her saying that she saw her co-star "mouthing things" to others about her being saved. She commented about it: "Like I've done nothing wrong and you're blatantly mouthing things across the firepit to insinuate like 'what the hell why is Danica still here?'" The former islander however said she's had time to "move past" it, though further commented about the situation: "In the moment, looking back, I wish I'd said things."
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2022-08-14T17:53:12Z
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Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) will face off against Donald Trump’s endorsed candidate on Tuesday, a long-awaited showdown that comes more than a year after she voted to convict the former president over his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack. The primary comes as Trump racks up wins across the country in his quest to rid Congress of Republicans who have crossed him. And polls have showed his pick in the race, Kelly Tshibaka, leading the primary pack. But observers say Murkowski shouldn’t be overly worried yet. Alaska’s new electoral system that features an all-party primary followed by a ranked-choice vote in the general election means the moderate senator is all but guaranteed to advance on Tuesday, even if she isn’t the top vote-getter. And the system could work to her advantage in November as well. “She can’t lose anything and we think the electorate is going to skew more Trumpy than the general and we think the electorate is going to be more partisan across the board,” John-Henry Heckendorn, an Alaska-based political consultant, said, referring to next week’s primary. That will likely change in November, he said. “The bar is low for Murkowski in the primary because she’s likely to be favored, one would imagine, by a larger and less partisan electorate in the general.” Still, the race will likely be seen as another test of Trump’s clout, and Murkowski, who is the only one of the seven senators who voted to convict the former president up for reelection this year, is not favored to come in first on Tuesday. Trump traveled to Alaska last month to hold a rally for Tshibaka, former governor and congressional candidate Sarah Palin, and current Gov. Mike Dunleavy (R). The former president took the opportunity to blast Murkowski over her vote during his impeachment trial last year. “She voted to impeach me. And I did more for this state than any president in history. And that piece of,” he said, before mouthing the word “garbage” to the crowd, “voted to impeach me!” Trump’s backing of Tshibaka appears to be felt among the state’s grassroots conservatives as well. The conservative women’s group Maggie’s List endorsed Tshibaka over the incumbent GOP senator late last year, citing recommendations from the state party chairs. “A lot of the reasoning for that had to do with Kelly’s strong, conservative values and how she reflected the values of Maggie’s List as an organization,” said Tina Ramirez, national spokesperson for Maggie’s List. But Murkowski only needs to finish in the top four on Tuesday to advance to a general election. And other Republicans are less convinced that Tshibaka will be able to oust Murkowski, who has a large footprint in the state. “I don’t think Tshibaka would be part of the conversation if it weren’t for Trump’s endorsement,” said one national Republican strategist. “It’s a state that Trump won by a pretty wide margin.” But, the strategist added, “I wouldn’t say he’s as popular there as he is other places.” The strategist noted Murkowski’s robust campaign operation as a plus for her going into November. She’s well-known in the state and has a significant fundraising advantage. Murkowski raised $1.7 million in the second quarter of the year to Tshibaka’s $587,000. Murkowski has also defied odds in the political arena before, overcoming a primary loss in 2010 with a write-in campaign. “There’s no better politician in Alaska than Murkowski,” the strategist said. “She’s going to do everything she needs to do to win.” Additionally, Murkowski holds a relatively solid approval rate in her home state. According to data released by Morning Consult, 46 percent of Alaska voters say they approve of Murkowski’s job performance while 39 percent say they disapprove. Alaska’s new ranked choice voting system could also benefit Murkowski, a frequent swing vote in the Senate who has had crossover appeal. A candidate needs more than 50 percent of the vote to be declared the winner outright. If the front-runner doesn’t have that percent of the vote, the candidate with the fewest votes that round drops off the ballot, and those who ranked that candidate first will have their votes go to their second choice. The process continues until a candidate has more than 50 percent. Observers say it’s likely Murkowski would be the one to pick up independent, Democratic and centrist Republican votes in subsequent rounds. An Alaska Survey Research poll laid out a hypothetical general election between Murkowski, Tshibaka, Democrat Patricia Chesboro, and Alaskan Independence Party candidate Dustin Darden. It showed Tshibaka leading in the first two rounds of voting, but Murkowski leading Tshibaka by 4 points in the third and final round. The Morning Consult poll showed 62 percent of Democrats and 41 percent of independents saying they approve of Murkowski’s performance. “For Murkowski, I’m not going to say it’s a done deal and nobody is obviously taking it for granted, but without a serious Democrat in that race, she has all the room that she needs to her left to pick up the votes that she needs in the second or third round,” the national GOP strategist said. Still, ranked-choice voting is a new concept in Alaska and experts aren’t quite sure how it will play out. “We know that some people will decline that opportunity, but we don’t know at what rate,” Heckendorn said. “Those are the questions that are going to be really impactful when it comes to how Lisa Murkowski’s election shakes out.” One hint could be a special election held on Tuesday to fill the state’s at-large House seat, which was previously held by the late Rep. Don Young (R-Alaska). It will be held using ranked-choice voting. The Republican candidates for Young’s seat include former vice presidential candidate and former Gov. Sarah Palin and Nicholas, while the Democrats include former Senate candidate Al Gross and Mary Peltola. Palin has trailed Begich and Peltola in a number of recent polls, despite getting Trump’s official backing. And ranked choice could benefit a candidate like Begich, given that a traditional primary would have brought out a more conservative base who would likely rally around Palin. “This is the first time in Alaska history that we will actually understand how the electorate behaves in a ranked-choice voting environment,” Heckendorn said. “What we are going to learn about Murkowski’s race is what we can glean from the congressional special election.” –Updated at 11:09 a.m.
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2022-08-14T18:05:03Z
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August 14 2022, 9.17amUpdated: August 14 2022, 4.07pm [[title]] [[text]] Competitors have roasted in the summer heat as the Great Perthshire Tattie Run returned for 2022. Runners lugged bags of spuds round the North Inch on Saturday as temperatures reached mid-20s. The quirky event was introduced in 2018 as a highlight of the city’s annual medieval fair, as well as a way to celebrate the region’s strong agricultural sector. Participants were rewarded for their efforts with a medal, as well as the sack of tatties they ran with. Our photographer Steve MacDougall was there and captured the highlights of the day.
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2022-08-14T18:07:33Z
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Open champion Cameron Smith moved to within striking distance of leader JJ Spaun heading into the final round of the FedEx St Jude Championship as he seeks to become world number one for the first time. The Australian, who has refused to deny intense speculation he is joining the Saudi-backed breakaway LIV Golf at the end of the season, shot a 67 to sit just two behind Spaun. Spaun maintained his place at the top of the leaderboard for the third round in a row after a couple of late birdies retained his advantage at 13 under. He leads by one from Austria’s Sepp Straker but there is a growing threat from the group in joint-third where Smith was joined by Will Zalatoris – runner-up at the US PGA and US Open this year – after an impressive 65 and Trey Mullinax, who shot 66. But all eyes will be on Smith on Sunday as he seeks to reach another landmark. “That would mean a lot. I mean, that’s what we’re all here to do,” said Smith on the possibility of overtaking Scottie Scheffler at the top of the rankings. “One of my goals, probably since the start of the year, is to try to get to that top spot and I’ll try to chase it down.” Both Spaun, world 98 and Valero Texas Open champion and Straka, February’s Honda Classic winner, are seeking to become the ninth multiple winner on the PGA Tour this season. US Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick remains in contention four shots back after a 67 lifted him to nine under and into a share of eighth place. Victory in Memphis guarantees the winner a place East Lake for the season-ending Tour Championship, where an 18million US dollars (£14.9million) bonus is up for grabs for the winner of the FedEx Cup.
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2022-08-14T18:10:32Z
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WASHINGTON (AP) — San Diego Padres manager Bob Melvin was sure his catcher, Austin Nola, was not guilty of blocking the plate. So sure that the skipper immediately got ejected after Nola was called for that transgression on a replay review, allowing the Washington Nationals to score the go-ahead run. Nola was not worried the apparent out — it was ruled that way in real time — would get changed. “I had no concern,” Nola said. So cue the questions and dial up the debate over what constitutes preventing a runner from reaching home — Melvin said it was the subject of a recent memo from Major League Baseball — after the wild-card-chasing Padres and new slugger Juan Soto repeatedly failed to come through in the clutch against his former club and lost to the Washington Nationals 4-3 Saturday night. “If that’s an out, we’re still in the game,” Melvin said, arms crossed, afterward. “I thought it was a good play. My understanding is: If you’re straddling the plate or giving him any part of the plate to slide to, it is not blocking the plate.” Playing their second game since learning of Fernando Tatis’ steroid suspension, the Padres built a 3-0 edge thanks to solo homers from Manny Machado and Trent Grisham and a run-scoring single from Soto, who was traded by Washington on Aug. 2. But San Diego’s offense stalled: The club finished 2-for-12 with runners in scoring position and left 13 runners on base. “We had opportunities, for sure,” said Nola, who went 1 for 3. “We’ve just got to capitalize on our opportunities.” Yu Darvish (10-6), charged with four runs in six-plus innings, gave away the lead on back-to-back deep balls off the bats of Yadiel Hernandez and Joey Meneses in the sixth. Meneses, a 30-year-old who made his big league debut on Aug. 2, now has five homers in nine games. Then, with Luis García on in relief after Darvish gave up a single, Victor Robles, who came into the day batting just .229, smacked a single to right, where his good pal Soto plays. César Hernández — who had three hits and a stolen base for the night — raced home from second base. Soto’s throw reached the plate just as Hernández did — and after Nola tagged him with one foot on home, the runner was called out. Washington manager Dave Martinez challenged, and the appeal succeeded, meaning the run counted and the Nationals snapped the 3-all tie. Martinez said he thought “right away” that Nola “blocked the plate, for sure.” Nola’s take? “I just felt like when I caught the ball, I stepped back just in case I was in front of the lane. That’s all I know that I did. It’s just the step-back happened to be on the plate,” he said. “I thought I did everything the way we practice: Step back, give him a lane, not throw the knee in front.” Melvin argued with crew chief Paul Emmel, even walking over to step on the plate while making his point. That came hours after Melvin reached out to Tatis for a phone conversation. On Thursday, the All-Star shortstop was banned for 80 games — meaning he is gone for the rest of 2022 and the start of 2023 — after testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug. CRUZ CONTROL Nationals DH Nelson Cruz had two singles to raise his career hit total to 2,000. “To do it as long as he’s done it, it’s amazing to me,” Martinez said. “He puts himself in a good position to hit every ball.” PITCHING PLANS After Washington starter Aníbal Sánchez allowed three runs in five innings, Kyle Finnegan (4-2) threw a scoreless seventh, and Carl Edwards Jr. worked the ninth for his second save of the season. TRAINER’S ROOM Padres: Melvin said he’s “encouraged” that C Jorge Alfaro (sore right knee) will be able to catch Sunday. Nationals: SS Luis García was out of the starting lineup with a strained left groin. … LHP Patrick Corbin is scheduled to start Tuesday. … RHP Erick Fedde (15-day IL; right shoulder inflammation) is expected to make a rehabilitation start at Triple-A Rochester on Wednesday. UP NEXT On Sunday, San Diego sends LHP Blake Snell (4-6, 3.96 ERA) to the mound against Washington RHP Paolo Espino (0-4, 4.04). ___ More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
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2022-08-14T18:16:31Z
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DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday afternoon's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Midday Daily 4" game were: 3-3-3-1 (three, three, three, one) DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday afternoon's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Midday Daily 4" game were: 3-3-3-1 (three, three, three, one)
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2022-08-14T18:17:03Z
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay Rays center fielder Kevin Kiermaier expects to be ready for opening day next year following season-ending left hip surgery, but what team that will be with is yet to be determined. The 32-year-old Kiermaier is in the final season of a $53.5 million, six-year contract agreed to in March 2017. The Rays have a team option for 2023, which they will likely decline. While Kiermaier is focused on his rehab program, he also understands that this time with Tampa Bay that dates to his major league debut in 2013 could be over. He is open to staying with the Rays. “I’m driven, I’m motivated, this is like, for me, chasing something again,” Kiermaier said on Saturday. “I’m going to do everything in my power to try to look like the player I was a couple years ago, and hopefully a team, several teams will be wanting me. That’s what I plan, and I’m very excited.” The three-time AL Gold Glove winner was using crutches when he appeared in the Rays clubhouse for the first time since surgery before Tampa Bay played the Baltimore Orioles. He will use the crutches for three more weeks. Kiermaier hit .228 with seven home runs and 22 RBIs in 63 games this season. One issue Kiermaier faces when looking ahead is that the Rays’ Tropicana Field has an artificial turf playing surface. “Part of me is like, would I benefit from playing on grass everyday, maybe,” Kiermaier said. “I’ve got so accustomed to everything here. There’s so many pros and cons, way more pros, but the turf that’s definitely a big issue.” “For me, there’s no better feeling than running out on Tropicana Field from the dugout to start a game,” he said. “That will forever be the thing that I think of. It will be interesting to see what happens moving forward.” Kiermaier said he was in “really rough shape”over the last year and a half due to issues with the labrum. He last played on July 9. “My labrum was in terrible shaoe,” Kiermaier said. “Looked awful. (The doctor) showed me pictures on before and after, and it was incredible I played as long as what I did.” Kiermaier feels way better than expected a week and a half after surgery and called the procedure “a complete win.” “Throughout this month that I’ve been down, I’ve reflected a lot on a lot of things,” Kiermaier said. “A lot of memories here, I’m going to try and not tear up, but I’ve learned that the things that can make me tear and cry pretty easily are my kids and Tampa Bay Rays.” ___ More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
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This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate ISLAMABAD (AP) — On the eve of the anniversary of the Taliban takeover of Kabul, Afghanistan's former president on Sunday defended what he said was a split-second decision to flee, saying he wanted to avoid the humiliation of surrender to the insurgents. Ashraf Ghani also told CNN that on the morning of Aug. 15, 2021, with the Taliban at the gates of the Afghan capital, he was the last one at the presidential palace after his guards had disappeared. He said the defense minister told him earlier that day that Kabul could not be defended. Ghani had previously sought to justify his actions on the day Kabul fell, but offered more details Sunday. He alleged that one of the cooks in the palace had been offered $100,000 to poison him and that he felt his immediate environment was no longer safe. “The reason I left was because I did not want to give the Taliban and their supporters the pleasure of yet again humiliating an Afghan president and making him sign over the legitimacy of the government,” he said. “I have never been afraid.” Critics say Ghani’s sudden and secret departure Aug. 15 left the city rudderless as U.S. and NATO forces were in the final stages of their chaotic withdrawal from the country after 20 years. Ghani also denied persistent allegations that he took tens of millions of dollars in cash with him as he and other officials fled in helicopters. In a report issued last week, a Congressional watchdog said it's unlikely Ghani and his senior advisers transported that much cash on the escape helicopters. “The hurried nature of their departure, the emphasis on passengers over cargo, the payload and performance limitations of the helicopters, and the consistent alignment in detailed accounts from witnesses on the ground and in the air all suggest that there was little more than $500,000 in cash on board the helicopters,” wrote the Office of the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction, which has tried to monitor the massive U.S. spending in the country over the years. The agency added that “it remains a strong possibility that significant amounts of U.S. currency disappeared from Afghan government property in the chaos of the Taliban takeover, including millions from the presidential palace” and the vault of the National Directorate of Security. However, the report said the watchdog was unable to determine how much money was stolen and by whom. In the end, the Taliban seized the capital without significant fighting last August, capping a weeks-long military blitz in which they rapidly captured provincial capitals without much resistance from the increasingly demoralized Afghan security forces. In the year since the takeover, the former insurgents have imposed significant restrictions on girls and women, limiting their access to education and work, despite initial promises to the contrary. The Taliban have remained internationally isolated and largely cut off from the flow of international aid enjoyed by the Ghani government. The Taliban have struggled to govern and halt the sharp economic decline that has pushed millions more Afghans into poverty and even hunger. Despite those challenges, the Taliban-led government planned several events Monday to mark the anniversary, including speeches by Taliban officials and several sports events.
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2022-08-14T18:17:53Z
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But now the popular hotel, pub, restaurant and wedding venue on the A6 Garstang bypass in Cabus has closed its doors to make way for a 66-bed care home. The 25-room hotel shut on Friday, with management saying on Facebook: "We would like to thank all our lovely customers for your loyal support over the years.” A planning application has been submitted to Wyre Council to demolish the hotel and build a new 66 bedroom care home. We’ve had a look in our archives and dug out some of the best pictures from events held at the Crofters – take a look at them below. And read the full story of its closure here. 1. Memories of the Crofters Hotel Flashback to 2008 when the Birtish Junior Arm Wrestling Championships were held at the Crofters Paul Waters with Scott Strong and referee Keith Taylor are pictured. Photo: Martin Cowey 2. Memories of the Crofters Hotel Derek and Nicola Cheetham, who ran the Crofters Hotel in Cabus Photo: Submit 3. Memories of the Crofters Hotel Colin McLean and Debbie Rimmer on their jewellery stall at the 2012 Craft Fair Photo: Nigel Slater 4. Memories of the Crofters Hotel Garstang Gardening Club held its annual spring flower shows at the Crofters Hotel Cabus in March 2017. Elisabeth Bertenshaw was the spring flowers and foliage winner Photo: submit
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday afternoon's drawing of the Missouri Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were: 6-4-8-3 (six, four, eight, three) JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday afternoon's drawing of the Missouri Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were: 6-4-8-3 (six, four, eight, three)
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A week for reflection: Afghanistan a year on, and 75 years since partition This article is an on-site version of our The Week Ahead newsletter. Sign Up here to get the newsletter straight to your inbox every Sunday Hello and welcome to the work week. There is a birthday almost every day of the year, but some have more historical significance than others, and this is one of those weeks. Afghanistan has two anniversaries coming up. Friday is Independence Day, commemorating the signing of the Treaty of Rawalpindi in 1919, in which Britain gave Afghanistan self-determination over its foreign affairs. However, most will be more concerned about Monday, which will be a year since the Taliban regained control. The FT has produced a series of articles on how society and the economy have changed since the religious group returned to power 12 months ago, and they are worth reading. This week also kicks off the 75th anniversary of the British withdrawal from the Indian subcontinent, marking the partition of India and Pakistan. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation from the historic Red Fort in Delhi, likely focusing on the problems in Kashmir, the country’s only Muslim-majority state. For UK students, it’s all about the present as students in England, Wales and Northern Ireland receive the emails and envelopes on Thursday with their A-level and vocational exam results. The task of accepting and finding university places through the clearing process will then begin in earnest. As with the Advanced Higher exam scores announced for Scottish students last week, A-level results are expected to be lower than last year, but likely higher than in pre-pandemic years. The examination body AQA has said that papers will be: more generously classified to reflect the return to normal test conditions. Perhaps you think the whole system of exams should be abolished? FT columnist turned teacher Lucy Kellaway looks at the pressures faced by schoolchildren and the problem of anxiety in schools. Some events are happening more often this year, namely UK strikes. The summer of discontent in the UK will be marked this week by another national rail strike, exacerbated by a general strike in London’s public transport network. This Sunday, more than 1,900 workers will go on strike at Britain’s largest container port, Felixstowe, and we have one more week of the criminal lawyers’ strike at courts in England and Wales with no resolution in sight. So how about good news? We’re about to take a major step forward — a giant leap, in fact — in NASA’s Artemis space program. The mission aims to land the first woman and ethnic minority astronaut on the moon, prepare for a prolonged lunar presence and be a stepping stone to send humans to Mars. NASA plans to livestream the transfer of the Artemis 1 rocket to the launch pad on Wednesday with the goal of completing the launch by the end of the month. Economic data Inflation monitors will be kept busy this week with updates from the EU, Japan and Canada, and on Wednesday the release of the latest Federal Open Market Committee meeting minutes may give some indication of the Fed’s willingness to tighten monetary policy. It will also be a busy week for UK economic news with data on employment, inflation, productivity, retail sales, consumer confidence and house prices (is the market at a turning point?). All are likely to get comments on the state of UK plc. businesses Online merchants had a pretty good pandemic, largely because consumers had few other options when making purchases during the lockdowns. Now that travel restrictions have been lifted, it’s the service sector’s turn to take advantage, as recent results for airlines and hotel chains show. My colleague Brooke Masters explains. This week we are reaching the end of the current reporting season with results from a number of retailers that are either purely online or have benefited greatly from e-commerce, most notably walmart on Tuesday, Target and Tencent a day later, and AO World on Thursday. AO World is trying to shift its business model from revenue growth to building and maintaining margins. The problem for such retailers as we enter an economic slowdown is maintaining adequate sales demand. Key economic and business reports Here’s a more complete list of what to expect this week in terms of business reports and economic data. Monday - Canada Monthly Manufacturing Survey Plus Wholesale Figures - China, July Retail Sales and Industrial Production Data - India, monthly trade statistics - Japan, monthly industrial production figures - Nigeria Monthly Inflation Data - UK, Rightmove house price index - US Federal Reserve Board of Governors Christopher Waller gives opening remarks for the 2022 Summer Workshop on Money, Banking, Payments and Finance organized by the Fed - Results: HelloFresh H1, Henkel H1, Phoenix Group H1, Saudi Aramco H1 financial statements (results and dividend announced on Sunday), westpac Q3 trading update Tuesday - Australia, Minutes of the Reserve Bank of Australia Policy Meeting in August - Colombia, Q2 GDP data - EU, international goods trade figures - Germany, ZEW survey on economic sentiment - UK, second quarter flash productivity estimate plus employment stats - US, July industrial production plus housing construction figures - Results: BHP Billiton for your information, Genuit Group H1, DIY store Q2, Pandora H1, soft line Q1 trading update, walmart Q2 Wednesday - Bulgaria, second quarter GDP flash data - Dubai International Airportworld’s busiest for international passenger traffic, reports passenger traffic figures for the first half of the year - France, wheat harvest quality report - New Zealand, interest rate decision - UK, July Producer Price Index (PPI) data, plus Office for National Statistics (ONS) private housing rent data and house price index - US, Federal Open Market Committee releases minutes of its July meeting - Results: Balfour Beatty H1, Carlsberg H1, Cisco Systems Q4, Glanbia H1, Lowe’s Cos Q2, persimmon H1, Santos H1, Swiss life H1, Target Q2, Tencent Q2 Thursday - Canada, Consumer Price Index (CPI), July, plus industrial and commodity price indices - EU, July inflation figures - Results: AO World for your information, car shop Q2, Estee Lauder Q4, Geberit H1, hella for your information, Kohls Q2, marshals H1, Origin Energy for your information, Rank Group For your information Friday - Canada Monthly Retail Figures - Germany, monthly PPI figures for industrial products - July CPI figures for Japan - UK, GfK Consumer Confidence Survey, US July Retail Sales Data and Monthly Trade Figures - Results: Deere & Company Q3, kingspan H1, Standard Sofa H1 World Events Finally, here’s an overview of this week’s other events and milestones. Monday - Afghanistan, first anniversary since the Taliban took power - France, Italy, Spain: Ascension Day public holiday - India, Independence Day celebration on the 75th anniversary of the end of British rule - Japan, 77th anniversary of the surrender of Japan and the end of World War II. Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga attend a memorial ceremony at Budokan Stadium in Tokyo. - UK, further industrial action by criminal lawyers in England and Wales, who have gone on strike over funding for legal aid. Also, more than 500 Unite members in Liverpool’s container ports will close their ballots to strike action in a dispute over wages and conditions. Tuesday - Bahamas, leaders of the Caribbean countries meet for a two-day conference at the Baha Mar resort to discuss the region’s approach to Egypt’s COP27 climate talks in November - USA, the 45th anniversary of the death of Elvis Presley at his home in Memphis Wednesday - Belgium, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg meets Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti in Brussels amid rising tensions between Kosovo and Serbia. A day later, Kurti has a meeting with Serbian President Aleksandr Vucic. - Indonesia National Day Independence Day - Norway, the country’s oil fund, one of the world’s largest funds, reports half-year results on Arendalsuka - US, Former Vice President Mike Pence speaks on Politics & Eggs at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics Thursday - UK, A-Level and Vocational Examination Results — including the new T-Level Technical Qualifications — for school students in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Plus, about 40,000 members of the Rail Maritime and Transport (RMT), Unite and the Transport Salried Staffs Association (TSSA) unions to stage a national train strike over pay and layoffs. - US, NASA’s Space Launch System becomes rolled out to launch Pad 39B at the Kennedy Space Center for the Artemis 1 moon mission. Friday - Montenegro, vote of no confidence expected over minority government led by Prime Minister Dritan Abazović after he Signed a controversial deal with the powerful Serbian Orthodox Church, opposed by human rights activists and pro-Western parties - UK, some 10,000 RMT union members employed by Transport for London, 400 Overground employees working at Arriva Rail London and more than 1,600 bus drivers, mainly in West London, will strike in separate disputes over jobs and pay. Welsh Water also imposes its first hose ban on: Pembrokeshire since 1976 due to dry weather conditions. Saturday - Hungary National Day Celebrated with Fireworks on the Banks of the Danube River - The UK, the RMT, Unite and TSSA union members will hold another strike day on national railways over pay and layoff issues. In addition, a demonstration is planned in London calling for early general elections. Sunday - German Chancellor Olaf Scholz begins a state visit to Canada - USA, Hawaii Statehood Day commemorating its founding as the 50th state admitted to the union in 1959 - UK, Unite union members in Britain’s largest container port, Felixstowe, begin strike over wage dispute
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DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday afternoon's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were: 6-0-1-6 (six, zero, one, six) DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday afternoon's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were: 6-0-1-6 (six, zero, one, six)
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Palestinian gunman wounds 8 in late-night Jerusalem shooting JERUSALEM (AP) — A Palestinian gunman opened fire at a bus near Jerusalem’s Old City early Sunday, wounding eight Israelis in an attack that came a week after violence flared up between Israel and militants in Gaza, police and medics said. Two of the victims were in serious condition, including a pregnant woman with abdominal injuries and a man with gunshot wounds to the head and neck, according to Israeli hospitals treating them. The U.S. Ambassador to Israel, Tom Nides, tweeted that there were American citizens among the wounded. An embassy spokesperson disclosed no other information or details. The shooting happened as the bus waited in a parking lot near David’s Tomb on Mount Zion, just outside the Old City walls. Israeli media identified the suspected attacker as a 26-year-old Palestinian from east Jerusalem. Israeli police said forces were dispatched to the scene to investigate. Israeli security forces also pushed into the nearby Palestinian neighborhood of Silwan pursuing the suspected attacker. Later on Sunday, police said the suspected attacker turned himself in. Speaking at a meeting of his Cabinet on Sunday, Israeli Prime Mnister Yair Lapid said the suspected attacker was a resident of Jerusalem who was operating alone during the shooting and who had previously been arrested by Israel. The attack in Jerusalem followed a tense week between Israel and Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank. Last weekend, Israeli aircraft unleashed an offensive in the Gaza Strip targeting the militant group Islamic Jihad and setting off three days of fierce cross-border fighting. Islamic Jihad fired hundreds of rockets during the flare-up to avenge the airstrikes, which killed two of its commanders and other militants. Israel said the attack was meant to thwart threats from the group to respond to the arrest of one of its officials in the occupied West Bank. Forty-nine Palestinians, including 17 children and 14 militants, were killed, and several hundred were injured in the fighting, which ended with an Egyptian-brokered cease-fire. No Israeli was killed or seriously injured. The Islamic militant group Hamas, which controls Gaza, stayed on the sidelines. A day after the cease-fire halted the worst round of Gaza fighting in more than a year, Israeli troops killed three Palestinian militants and wounded dozens in a shootout that erupted during an arrest raid in the West Bank city of Nablus. Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.
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Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) will face off against Donald Trump’s endorsed candidate on Tuesday, a long-awaited showdown that comes more than a year after she voted to convict the former president over his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack. The primary comes as Trump racks up wins across the country in his quest to rid Congress of Republicans who have crossed him. And polls have showed his pick in the race, Kelly Tshibaka, leading the primary pack. But observers say Murkowski shouldn’t be overly worried yet. Alaska’s new electoral system that features an all-party primary followed by a ranked-choice vote in the general election means the moderate senator is all but guaranteed to advance on Tuesday, even if she isn’t the top vote-getter. And the system could work to her advantage in November as well. “She can’t lose anything and we think the electorate is going to skew more Trumpy than the general and we think the electorate is going to be more partisan across the board,” John-Henry Heckendorn, an Alaska-based political consultant, said, referring to next week’s primary. That will likely change in November, he said. “The bar is low for Murkowski in the primary because she’s likely to be favored, one would imagine, by a larger and less partisan electorate in the general.” Still, the race will likely be seen as another test of Trump’s clout, and Murkowski, who is the only one of the seven senators who voted to convict the former president up for reelection this year, is not favored to come in first on Tuesday. Trump traveled to Alaska last month to hold a rally for Tshibaka, former governor and congressional candidate Sarah Palin, and current Gov. Mike Dunleavy (R). The former president took the opportunity to blast Murkowski over her vote during his impeachment trial last year. “She voted to impeach me. And I did more for this state than any president in history. And that piece of,” he said, before mouthing the word “garbage” to the crowd, “voted to impeach me!” Trump’s backing of Tshibaka appears to be felt among the state’s grassroots conservatives as well. The conservative women’s group Maggie’s List endorsed Tshibaka over the incumbent GOP senator late last year, citing recommendations from the state party chairs. “A lot of the reasoning for that had to do with Kelly’s strong, conservative values and how she reflected the values of Maggie’s List as an organization,” said Tina Ramirez, national spokesperson for Maggie’s List. But Murkowski only needs to finish in the top four on Tuesday to advance to a general election. And other Republicans are less convinced that Tshibaka will be able to oust Murkowski, who has a large footprint in the state. “I don’t think Tshibaka would be part of the conversation if it weren’t for Trump’s endorsement,” said one national Republican strategist. “It’s a state that Trump won by a pretty wide margin.” But, the strategist added, “I wouldn’t say he’s as popular there as he is other places.” The strategist noted Murkowski’s robust campaign operation as a plus for her going into November. She’s well-known in the state and has a significant fundraising advantage. Murkowski raised $1.7 million in the second quarter of the year to Tshibaka’s $587,000. Murkowski has also defied odds in the political arena before, overcoming a primary loss in 2010 with a write-in campaign. “There’s no better politician in Alaska than Murkowski,” the strategist said. “She’s going to do everything she needs to do to win.” Additionally, Murkowski holds a relatively solid approval rate in her home state. According to data released by Morning Consult, 46 percent of Alaska voters say they approve of Murkowski’s job performance while 39 percent say they disapprove. Alaska’s new ranked choice voting system could also benefit Murkowski, a frequent swing vote in the Senate who has had crossover appeal. A candidate needs more than 50 percent of the vote to be declared the winner outright. If the front-runner doesn’t have that percent of the vote, the candidate with the fewest votes that round drops off the ballot, and those who ranked that candidate first will have their votes go to their second choice. The process continues until a candidate has more than 50 percent. Observers say it’s likely Murkowski would be the one to pick up independent, Democratic and centrist Republican votes in subsequent rounds. An Alaska Survey Research poll laid out a hypothetical general election between Murkowski, Tshibaka, Democrat Patricia Chesboro, and Alaskan Independence Party candidate Dustin Darden. It showed Tshibaka leading in the first two rounds of voting, but Murkowski leading Tshibaka by 4 points in the third and final round. The Morning Consult poll showed 62 percent of Democrats and 41 percent of independents saying they approve of Murkowski’s performance. “For Murkowski, I’m not going to say it’s a done deal and nobody is obviously taking it for granted, but without a serious Democrat in that race, she has all the room that she needs to her left to pick up the votes that she needs in the second or third round,” the national GOP strategist said. Still, ranked-choice voting is a new concept in Alaska and experts aren’t quite sure how it will play out. “We know that some people will decline that opportunity, but we don’t know at what rate,” Heckendorn said. “Those are the questions that are going to be really impactful when it comes to how Lisa Murkowski’s election shakes out.” One hint could be a special election held on Tuesday to fill the state’s at-large House seat, which was previously held by the late Rep. Don Young (R-Alaska). It will be held using ranked-choice voting. The Republican candidates for Young’s seat include former vice presidential candidate and former Gov. Sarah Palin and Nicholas, while the Democrats include former Senate candidate Al Gross and Mary Peltola. Palin has trailed Begich and Peltola in a number of recent polls, despite getting Trump’s official backing. And ranked choice could benefit a candidate like Begich, given that a traditional primary would have brought out a more conservative base who would likely rally around Palin. “This is the first time in Alaska history that we will actually understand how the electorate behaves in a ranked-choice voting environment,” Heckendorn said. “What we are going to learn about Murkowski’s race is what we can glean from the congressional special election.” –Updated at 11:09 a.m.
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Underwater village hidden beneath a Welsh reservoir is revealed for the first time since the scorching summer of 1976 due to weeks of dry weather - Lake Vyrnwy in Powys in central Wales has become so dry that an underwater village has been revealed - Old buildings from the village of Llanwddyn have been exposed for the first time since 1976 - The village was submerged when the reservoir and dam were built to supply Liverpool with water - Astonishing pictures show the full detail of the hidden village as it comes to the surface once again A lake in central Wales has become so dried up that a secret underwater village has been revealed from beneath its depths. Lake Vyrnwy in Powys, on the edge of Snowdonia National Park, is usually 90 per cent full at this time of year but is nearly empty due to the recent heatwave. As a result, old buildings from the village of Llanwddyn have been exposed for the first time since the drought of 1976. Astonishing pictures from the Shropshire Star show the full detail of the hidden village, from an old bridge to stone walls and abandoned houses. The photographs clearly show the foundations of the old buildings and the remnants of the village's rich history. The underwater village of Llanwddyn has been exposed from beneath the surface of Lake Vyrnwy due to weeks of dry weather Astonishing pictures show the full detail of the hidden village, from an old bridge to stone walls and abandoned houses This is the first time the village has been visible since the drought of 1976, when reservoirs dried up and homes ran out of water The pictures show the rich history of the village of Llanwddyn - after it was submerged in the late 1880s so the reservoir could be built Villagers were forced to leave Llanwddyn in the late 1880s so the reservoir could be built to supply Liverpool with water. Lake Vyrnwy and its trademark dam were built and the village's homes and old church were destroyed and sank under the water. But the village refuses to be forgotten and re-emerges in times of drought and recurrent hot weather. The foundations of old houses (pictured here) can be seen once more after weeks of dry weather which have caused the reservoir to dry up The drop in water levels has exposed old walls (pictured) which make a picturesque addition to the shores of the reservoir Villagers were forced to leave Llanwddyn in the late 1880s so the reservoir could be built to supply Liverpool with water The past few years have seen its water levels drop as the temperature creeps up. The lake is usually 87 per cent full at this time of year. Last year it saw this drop to 77 per cent and it has fallen to just over 60 per cent full this week. On July 18 Wales recorded its hottest day ever. The Met Office confirmed Gogerddan near Aberystwyth had reached 35.3C (95.5F), exceeding the previous all-time high of 35.2C (95.4F) at Hawarden Bridge in Flintshire on August 2, 1990. Lake Vyrnwy is known for its trademark dam and Victorian straining tower The lake is usually 87 per cent full at this time of year. Last year it saw this drop to 77 per cent and it has fallen to just over 60 per cent full this week The lake's water levels have been dropping more and more each year as temperatures rise, to the extent that it appears almost empty On July 18 Wales recorded its hottest day ever. The Met Office confirmed Gogerddan near Aberystwyth had reached 35.3C (95.5F), exceeding the previous all-time high of 35.2C (95.4F) at Hawarden Bridge in Flintshire on August 2, 1990
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Facing prison time and dire personal consequences for storming the U.S. Capitol, some Jan. 6 defendants are trying to profit from their participation in the deadly riot, using it as a platform to drum up cash, promote business endeavors and boost social media profiles. A Nevada man jailed on riot charges asked his mother to contact publishers for a book he was writing about “the Capitol incident.” A rioter from Washington state helped his father hawk clothes and other merchandise bearing slogans such as “Our House” and images of the Capitol building. A Virginia man released a rap album with riot-themed songs and a cover photograph of him sitting on a police vehicle outside the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Those actions are sometimes complicating matters for defendants when they face judges at sentencing as prosecutors point to the profit-chasing activities in seeking tougher punishments. The Justice Department, in some instances, is trying to claw back money that rioters have made off the insurrection. In one case, federal authorities have seized tens of thousands of dollars from a defendant who sold his footage from Jan. 6. In another case, a Florida man’s plea deal allows the U.S. government to collect profits from any book he gets published over the next five years. And prosecutors want a Maine man who raised more than $20,000 from supporters to surrender some of the money because a taxpayer-funded public defender is representing him. Many rioters have paid a steep personal price for their actions on Jan. 6. At sentencing, rioters often ask for leniency on the grounds that they already have experienced severe consequences for their crimes. They lost jobs or entire careers. Marriages fell apart. Friends and relatives shunned them or even reported them to the FBI. Strangers have sent them hate mail and online threats. And they have racked up expensive legal bills to defend themselves against federal charges ranging from misdemeanors to serious felonies. Websites and crowdfunding platforms set up to collect donations for Capitol riot defendants try to portray them as mistreated patriots or even political prisoners. An anti-vaccine medical doctor who pleaded guilty to illegally entering the Capitol founded a nonprofit that raised more than $430,000 for her legal expenses. The fundraising appeal by Dr. Simone Gold’s group, America’s Frontline Doctors, didn’t mention her guilty plea, prosecutors noted. Before sentencing Gold to two months behind bars, U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper called it “unseemly” that her nonprofit invoked the Capitol riot to raise money that also paid for her salary. Prosecutors said in court papers that it “beggars belief” that she incurred anywhere close to $430,000 in legal costs for her misdemeanor case. Another rioter, a New Jersey gym owner who punched a police officer during the siege, raised more than $30,000 in online donations for a “Patriot Relief Fund” to cover his mortgage payments and other monthly bills. Prosecutors cited the fund in recommending a fine for Scott Fairlamb, who is serving a prison sentence of more than three years. “Fairlamb should not be able to ‘capitalize’ on his participation in the Capitol breach in this way,” Justice Department lawyers wrote. Robert Palmer, a Florida man who attacked police officers at the Capitol, asked a friend to create a crowdfunding campaign for him online after he pleaded guilty. After seeing the campaign to “Help Patriot Rob,” a probation officer calculating a sentencing recommendation for Palmer didn’t give him credit for accepting responsibility for his conduct. Palmer conceded that a post for the campaign falsely portrayed his conduct on Jan. 6. Acceptance of responsibility can help shave months or even years off a sentence. “When you threw the fire extinguisher and the plank at the police officers, were you acting in self-defense?” asked U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan. “No, ma’am, I was not,” Palmer said before the judge sentenced him to more than five years in prison. A group calling itself the Patriot Freedom Project says it has raised more than $1 million in contributions and paid more than $665,000 in grants and legal fees for families of Capitol riot defendants. In April, a New Jersey-based foundation associated with the group filed an IRS application for tax-exempt status. As of early August, an IRS database doesn’t list the foundation as a tax-exempt organization. The Hughes Foundation’s IRS application says its funds “principally” will benefit families of Jan. 6 defendants, with about 60% of the donated money going to foundation activities. The rest will cover management and fundraising expenses, including salaries, it adds. Rioters have found other ways to enrich or promote themselves. Jeremy Grace, who was sentenced to three weeks in jail for entering the Capitol, tried to profit off his participation by helping his dad sell T-shirts, baseball caps, water bottles, decals and other gear with phrases such as “Our House” and “Back the Blue” and images of the Capitol, prosecutors said. Prosecutors said Grace’s “audacity” to sell “Back the Blue” paraphernalia is “especially disturbing” because he watched other rioters confront police officers on Jan. 6. A defense lawyer, however, said Grace didn’t break any laws or earn any profits by helping his father sell the merchandise. Federal authorities seized more than $62,000 from a bank account belonging to riot defendant John Earle Sullivan, a Utah man who earned more than $90,000 from selling his Jan. 6 video footage to at least six companies. Sullivan’s lawyer argued authorities had no right to seize the money. Richard “Bigo” Barnett, an Arkansas man photographed propping his feet up on a desk in the office of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., has charged donors $100 for photos of him with his feet on a desk while under house arrest. Defense lawyer Joseph McBride said prosecutors have “zero grounds” to prevent Barnett from raising money for his defense before a December trial date. “Unlike the government, Mr. Barnett does not have the American Taxpayer footing the bill for his legal case,” McBride wrote in a court filing. Texas real estate agent Jennifer Leigh Ryan promoted her business on social media during and after the riot, boasting that she was “becoming famous.” In messages sent after Jan. 6, Ryan “contemplated the business she needed to prepare for as a result of the publicity she received from joining the mob at the Capitol,” prosecutors said in court documents. Prosecutors cited the social media activity of Treniss Evans III in recommending a two-month jail term for the Texas man, who drank a shot of whiskey in a congressional conference room on Jan. 6. Evans has “aggressively exploited” his presence at the Capitol to expand his social media following on Gettr, a social media site founded by a former Trump adviser, prosecutors wrote before Evans’ sentencing, scheduled for this coming Tuesday, A few rioters are writing books about the mob’s attack or have marketed videos that they shot during the riot. A unique provision in Adam Johnson’s plea agreement allows the U.S. government to collect profits from any book he gets published over the next five years. Images of Johnson posing for photographs with Pelosi’s podium went viral after the riot. Prosecutors said they insisted on the provision after learning that Johnson intends to write a memoir “of some sort.” Ronald Sandlin, a Nevada man charged with assaulting officers near doors to the Senate gallery, posted on Facebook that he was “working out a Netflix deal” to sell riot video footage. Later, in a call from jail, Sandlin told his mother that he had met with right-wing author and filmmaker Dinesh D’Souza and was in contact with podcaster Joe Rogan. He also asked his mom to contact publishers for the book he was writing about the “Capitol incident,” prosecutors said. “I hope to turn it into movie,” Sandlin wrote in a March 2021 text message. “I plan on having Leonardo DiCaprio play me,” he wrote, adding a smiley face emoji. ___ For full coverage of the Capitol riot, go to https://www.apnews.com/capitol-siege
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2022-08-14T18:54:58Z
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Developer digs up human remains near Nashville Civil War fort NASHVILLE, Tenn. - A developer has unearthed human remains that could be two centuries old while digging to lay the foundation of a new Nashville project not far from a Civil War fort and a cemetery dating back to 1822. For Nashville, the discovery marks the latest intersection of economic boom times and the city's rich and sometimes troubled history — where new amenities sprout up on or near lands where people long ago settled, battled or toiled, then died and were buried, often with little record of their final resting places. In a court petition earlier this month, AJ Capital Management noted that the discovery occurred in the neighborhood near Fort Negley while the company was working on its Nashville Warehouse Co. mixed development, which will include apartments and business space. The fort, built by runaway slaves and freed Black people for the Union, has become a flashpoint in recent years in Nashville's long journey from a hub of the old Confederacy to a vibrant, modern city trying to cope with rapid growth. It sits about a half-mile away from the multi-building project, which is partially completed and flanked by a giant guitar sign and a construction crane in a quickly developing neighborhood with businesses, bars and restaurants. The company is asking a Nashville chancery judge for permission to move the remains, which include skeletal pieces and thin wood fragments thought to be from coffins, to the adjacent, 200-year-old Nashville City Cemetery. An archaeologist hired by the company wrote that her team discovered remains in May and again in June, describing them as not of Native American origin and "estimated to date to the early nineteenth century," potentially putting them before the Civil War. RELATED: More human remains discovered on drought-stricken Lake Mead, 4th time since May The archaeologist wrote that they are likely "isolated burials and not a more extensive cemetery distribution," saying the remains were only found in two out of 53 4-by-6-foot excavations done to work on the foundation. Both were found at about 15 feet below ground, give or take a few feet. State archaeology officials, local police and the county medical examiner's office were notified. A portion of each burial and the remains was unexposed and preserved in place, the archaeologist wrote. A spokesperson for AJ Capital did not respond to a request for additional comment. Who these potentially centuries-old people might have been is an open question, according to Learotha Williams, a Tennessee State University professor who specializes in African-American, Civil War and Reconstruction studies. He wouldn’t rule out that the remains could be Native American, from early settlers, from Civil War soldiers or from Black workers on the fort — though that seems less likely, since there was evidence of coffins, he said, and that was a level of respect not typically afforded to Black people at that time. Williams said he would feel "a whole lot more comfortable having maybe an academic unit come in" to study the area where the remains were found. He described Nashville's "spotty record" of sorting out friction between growth and historic preservation. Williams did say things are "changing a bit" but there's still "a ways to go" when it comes to Nashville's sensitivity toward histories of marginalized people. Most prominently, an effort several years ago to build up the area right by Fort Negley drew enough scrutiny that it was shelved because it was later found that the lands below likely were burial grounds. Adjacent to the fort, developers had planned to build a housing and entertainment complex where Nashville's former minor league baseball stadium had sat, near the foot of the fort. After opposition grew, the city ordered an archaeological study that in January 2018 determined that human remains are likely still buried there, possibly of enslaved people who built the fort. The plans were halted, and instead the city envisioned a park commemorating the fort and the people forced to build it. The city has demolished the baseball stadium and has been holding public meetings about the overhaul. A final draft of a master plan is expected to be released this summer. After Confederate forces surrendered to Union soldiers in Nashville in 1862, the Union took more than 2,700 runaway slaves and freed Black people from their homes and churches and forced them to work on the fort, where they lived in "contraband camps." Although they were promised money for their labor, few were paid. About 600 to 800 of them died. The fort deteriorated over the years. The Works Progress Administration rebuilt it in 1936 and it reopened in 1938, but the fort fell into disrepair again. The Ku Klux Klan rallied there in the Jim Crow years, and segregated softball fields were later built nearby, according to the late author Robert Hicks. The new development where the remains were found this year is further away from the fort, across a set of railroad tracks from where the baseball stadium sat.
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2022-08-14T18:57:13Z
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WFO BROWNSVILLE Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, August 14, 2022 _____ AREAL FLOOD ADVISORY Flood Advisory National Weather Service Brownsville TX 1258 PM CDT Sun Aug 14 2022 ...FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 145 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...A portion of Deep South Texas, including the following county, Cameron. * WHEN...Until 145 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1258 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Port Of Brownsville, Cameron Park, Southmost, Downtown Brownsville, Brownsville, Lincoln Park, Holly Beach, Gallegos Elementary School, Rivera High School, Vela Middle School, Gonzalez Elementary School, Brownsville Event Center, Brownsville Golf Center, Perkins Middle School, Northside Transfer Station, El Jardin Elementary School, Brownsville Fire Department Station Six, Sunrise Mall, Hanna High School and North Brownsville Little League. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. _____ Copyright 2022 AccuWeather
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NEW YORK — Trillions of insects migrate across the globe each year, yet little is known about their journeys. So to look for clues, scientists in Germany took to the skies, placing tiny trackers on the backs of giant moths and following them by plane. To the researchers’ surprise, the moths seemed to have a strong sense of where they were going. Even when the winds changed, the insects stayed on a straight course, the scientists reported in a study published Thursday in the journal Science. Their flight paths suggest these death’s-head hawk moths have some complex navigation skills, the authors said, challenging earlier ideas that insects are just wanderers. “For many, many years, it was thought that insect migration was mostly just dictated by winds, and they were blowing around,” said lead author Myles Menz, now a zoologist at James Cook University in Australia. It’s been tough for scientists to get a close look at how insects travel, in part because of their small size, Menz said. The kinds of radio tags used to follow birds can be too heavy for smaller fliers. But transmitters have gotten tinier. And it helps that the death's-head hawk moth is huge compared to other insects, with a wingspan up to 5 inches. The iconic species — dark colored with yellow underwings and skull-like markings — was able to fly well with the tiny tracker glued to its back, said Martin Wikelski, a study co-author and migration researcher at Germany's Max Planck Institute for Animal Behavior. The moths are thought to migrate thousands of miles between Europe and Africa in the autumn, flying by night. For the study, researchers released tagged moths in Germany in the hopes they’d start flying on their migration path toward the Alps. OTHER NEWS: NASA: Give us back our moon dust and cockroaches Wikelski, the study's pilot, took off in his plane, circling the area and waiting for any moths on the move. If he did pick up a signal from a tiny traveler, he would follow its radio blips for hours at a time. “The little moth is guiding you,” he said. The researchers followed the flight paths of 14 moths, with their longest track around 56 miles. Not only did the moths fly in straight lines, but they also seemed to work around wind conditions, Menz said, flying low to the ground when the winds were against them, or rising up to catch a helpful tail wind. Though the number of moths tracked was fairly small, getting any close-up look at insect migration is significant, said Ryan Norris, an insect and bird migration researcher at the University of Guelph in Canada, who was not involved in the study. “I was surprised at how far they could track them,” Norris said. “And it certainly is surprising that individual moths stay on this straight trajectory."
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2022-08-14T19:00:18Z
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WFO BROWNSVILLE Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, August 14, 2022 _____ AREAL FLOOD ADVISORY Flood Advisory National Weather Service Brownsville TX 1258 PM CDT Sun Aug 14 2022 ...FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 145 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...A portion of Deep South Texas, including the following county, Cameron. * WHEN...Until 145 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1258 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Port Of Brownsville, Cameron Park, Southmost, Downtown Brownsville, Brownsville, Lincoln Park, Holly Beach, Gallegos Elementary School, Rivera High School, Vela Middle School, Gonzalez Elementary School, Brownsville Event Center, Brownsville Golf Center, Perkins Middle School, Northside Transfer Station, El Jardin Elementary School, Brownsville Fire Department Station Six, Sunrise Mall, Hanna High School and North Brownsville Little League. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. _____ Copyright 2022 AccuWeather
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2022-08-14T19:04:30Z
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Evans GP is run by expat Australian Josh Evans and fields a number of cars in the Formula Regional Asian Championship. According to the squad one of its Tatuus open-wheelers has recently been stolen and is believed to be in Germany. Motorsport.com understands the car was shipped back to Europe from the UAE following the latest Formula Regional Asian Championship season and has since disappeared. It is also thought that the alleged guilty party is known to the team. The team took to social media on Friday looking for information of its whereabouts. "Evans GP would like to alert the wider motorsport community that they have had one of their Tatuus T318/Alfa Romeo vehicles stolen," read a Facebook post. "We believe the current location to be in Germany. "Please keep an eye out for anyone trying to sell a vehicle, engine and related parts. "We believe the perpetrator to be involved in the motorsport industry. "We will post updates here as they come to hand. For further details do not hesitate to contact the team directly. "Please feel free to share this post to help spread the word amongst the industry." Source: Motorsport.com
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2022-08-14T19:12:17Z
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WFO BROWNSVILLE Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, August 14, 2022 _____ AREAL FLOOD ADVISORY Flood Advisory National Weather Service Brownsville TX 109 PM CDT Sun Aug 14 2022 ...FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 145 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...A portion of Deep South Texas, including the following county, Cameron. * WHEN...Until 145 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 109 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Brownsville, Holly Beach, Bayview, Del Mar Heights and Port Isabel--Laguna Heights. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. _____ Copyright 2022 AccuWeather
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2022-08-14T19:16:37Z
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CPS employee caught on camera telling 14-year-old girl to become a prostitute HOUSTON - Children's Protective Services would more than likely remove a child from a parent who told them to become a prostitute. "They should, and they would," said family law attorney Mike Schneider. RELATED: Disturbing video shows brutal attack of foster teen, as CPS worker watches Keisha Bazley has nine kids. She turned to Child Protective Services to help her with her 14-year-old daughter, who she says was running away and causing trouble at school, "My daughter told me that the worker had been telling her she should do these things, so she said she decided to video her," Bazley said. CPS is housing the girl at a hotel. She's one of dozens of foster kids living at hotels in Harris County. RELATED: CPS disproportionately takes custody of Black children, report says In the video, the girl tells the CPS employee she wants food. The CPS worker tells her to be a prostitute. "And giving her an incentive to do so, and almost a threat of not having her needs being met, if she didn't do what this woman very explicitly told her to do," Schneider said. "If me, the parent, was to do something like this to my child, I would be bashed," said Bazley. "I would be called a horrible parent. I would lose my kids." Bazley filed a formal complaint with CPS. "This should not happen to girls in their care," she said. "It should not happen. it's unacceptable." Jamie Masters, the Commissioner of CPS, came to Houston to personally apologize to Bazley and her daughter. "I've never seen that happen before where the commissioner of CPS comes in from Austin, just to apologize about something horrible that's been done to a child involved with CPS," Schneider said. "It's bad enough if it's just one bad rogue worker. It concerns me that it may be bigger than that, and they need to make sure it's not just one person, and they've got to find a way to protect these kids." In a statement to FOX 26, Texas DFPS Spokesperson Melissa Lanford, said, "DFPS is aware of the video and has taken action. The person in the video – who was employed as CPS support staff - was dismissed from her position August 10. The safety and appropriateness with which children in care must be treated is our paramount concern. Nothing less will be tolerated."
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2022-08-14T19:24:43Z
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WFO BROWNSVILLE Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, August 14, 2022 _____ AREAL FLOOD ADVISORY Flood Advisory National Weather Service Brownsville TX 125 PM CDT Sun Aug 14 2022 ...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 215 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of Deep South Texas, including the following county, Cameron. * WHEN...Until 215 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 123 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Rio Hondo, Laureles, Palmer Laasko Elementary, Library Memorial Middle School, La Tina, Las Yescas, Las Yescas Elementary School and Green Valley Farms. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. ...TROPICAL FUNNEL CLOUDS POSSIBLE TODAY... Lines of numerous showers and thunderstorms will train over the Lower Texas Coast this afternoon and evening. The atmosphere will be conducive for the quick development of tropical funnel clouds as bands of convection sweep over the area. Any funnel clouds should be short lived and should not reach the ground, however, you should be prepared to seek shelter in the event a funnel does reach the ground. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your local media for further updates. _____ Copyright 2022 AccuWeather
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2022-08-14T19:24:43Z
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WFO BROWNSVILLE Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, August 14, 2022 _____ AREAL FLOOD ADVISORY Flood Advisory National Weather Service Brownsville TX 202 PM CDT Sun Aug 14 2022 ...FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 245 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...A portion of Deep South Texas, including the following county, Cameron. * WHEN...Until 245 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 202 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Rio Hondo, La Tina, Las Yescas, Las Yescas Elementary School and Green Valley Farms. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. _____ Copyright 2022 AccuWeather
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2022-08-14T19:27:44Z
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6-year plan released, more fundraiser dollars sought on North Idaho school reorganization\nProvigatex N-9: Can You Trusted and Safed on Penis Enhanzements | Vaccines of Sperm production, Pregenancy & Breasing Process Home → Spiral\nWords of inspriation\nThe fiftysix words below is called Spalir for short-and when said will invoke great positive energy-so use wisely (just have to say that i wrote all to fit for blogging -will do an audio in another- but dont copy!!-think about words of a 7/rather and think well if thats just your type if the spririls.. and then make this into mp Head here Head here GREENSBORO — Guilford County is transitioning to a new online planning, permitting and inspections system. The way in which the county issues permits and conducts inspections will stay the same, but will look different online. Plan submittal and review will now be done online in most cases. Between Wednesday and Monday, online access for planning, permitting and inspections will be unavailable as the county transitions to the new system. All new submittals for planning, permitting and inspections should be entered before 5 p.m. on Tuesday in order to avoid possible delays because of the transition to the new system. Head here Head here People are also reading… LAURINBURG — A 2-year-old boy has died after he went missing and was found in an unlocked car, according to authorities. The Scotland County Sheriff's Office said deputies were called to a home on an afternoon in late to look for a boy who got out of his house. The child was found in a car on the front lawn on his family's property. Deputies aren’t sure how long the child was in the car. The boy, who was breathing on his own when he left the scene with paramedics, was in the hospital for a week in critical condition before he died. Head here Head here RALEIGH — A sheriff’s deputy was killed after stopping along a dark stretch of road in Wake County, prompting authorities to launch a manhunt for whoever fired the shots. “We will find who’s responsible for this loss," Wake County Sheriff Gerald Baker said. The sheriff’s office identified the slain deputy as Deputy Ned Byrd, 48, a K-9 officer who had been with the office for 13 years. Byrd was fatally shot in the line of duty after 11 p.m. last Thursday on a dark section of rural road adjacent to open land. “We're trying to gather why the deputy stopped where he did,” said Eric Curry, a sheriff’s office spokesman. Earlier in the evening, Byrd had responded to a domestic call less than a mile away. There was no radio traffic to indicate that Byrd was making a traffic stop, since procedure would have dictated that he check in. However, it appears that as Byrd patrolled the area, something caught his attention along the road. His vehicle was positioned as if to illuminate something, according to Curry. When Byrd didn’t respond after several attempts, another deputy was sent to check and found Byrd shot outside his vehicle with his K-9 still inside. — Staff and Wire Reports
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WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Germany's environment minister said the mass die-off of fish in the Oder River is an ecological catastrophe and it isn't clear yet how long it will take the river to recover. Steffi Lemke spoke Sunday at a news conference alongside her Polish counterpart, Anna Moskwa, after a meeting in Szczecin, a Polish city on the Oder River. The Oder runs from Czechia to the border between Poland and Germany before flowing into the Baltic Sea. Ten tons of dead fish were removed from it last week, but Mokswa said the cause of the mass die-off still has not yet been determined. “So far, at least 150 samples of water from the Oder River have been tested. None of the studies have confirmed the presence of toxic substances. At the same time, we are testing fish. No mercury or other heavy metals have been found in them," she said. She said some Oder water samples were being sent to foreign laboratories to be tested for about 300 substances. Both ministers said they were focused now on doing what they can to limit the damage to the river's ecosystem. Lemke suggested that German authorities were not alerted quickly enough after dead fish were detected in Poland and said communications between the two countries should be improved.
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2022-08-14T19:45:22Z
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A developer has unearthed human remains that could be two centuries old while digging to lay the foundation of a new Nashville project not far from a Civil War fort and a cemetery dating back to 1822. For Nashville, the discovery marks the latest intersection of economic boom times and the city’s rich and sometimes troubled history — where new amenities sprout up on or near lands where people long ago settled, battled or toiled, then died and were buried, often with little record of their final resting places. In a court petition earlier this month, AJ Capital Management noted that the discovery occurred in the neighborhood near Fort Negley while the company was working on its Nashville Warehouse Co. mixed development, which will include apartments and business space. The fort, built by runaway slaves and freed Black people for the Union, has become a flashpoint in recent years in Nashville’s long journey from a hub of the old Confederacy to a vibrant, modern city trying to cope with rapid growth. It sits about a half-mile away from the multi-building project, which is partially completed and flanked by a giant guitar sign and a construction crane in a quickly developing neighborhood with businesses, bars and restaurants. The company is asking a Nashville chancery judge for permission to move the remains, which include skeletal pieces and thin wood fragments thought to be from coffins, to the adjacent, 200-year-old Nashville City Cemetery. An archaeologist hired by the company wrote that her team discovered remains in May and again in June, describing them as not of Native American origin and “estimated to date to the early nineteenth century,” potentially putting them before the Civil War. The archaeologist wrote that they are likely “isolated burials and not a more extensive cemetery distribution,” saying the remains were only found in two out of 53 4-by-6-foot excavations done to work on the foundation. Both were found at about 15 feet below ground, give or take a few feet. State archaeology officials, local police and the county medical examiner’s office were notified. A portion of each burial and the remains was unexposed and preserved in place, the archaeologist wrote. A spokesperson for AJ Capital did not respond to a request for additional comment. Who these potentially centuries-old people might have been is an open question, according to Learotha Williams, a Tennessee State University professor who specializes in African-American, Civil War and Reconstruction studies. He wouldn’t rule out that the remains could be Native American, from early settlers, from Civil War soldiers or from Black workers on the fort — though that seems less likely, since there was evidence of coffins, he said, and that was a level of respect not typically afforded to Black people at that time. Williams said he would feel “a whole lot more comfortable having maybe an academic unit come in” to study the area where the remains were found. He described Nashville’s “spotty record” of sorting out friction between growth and historic preservation. Williams did say things are “changing a bit” but there’s still “a ways to go” when it comes to Nashville’s sensitivity toward histories of marginalized people. Most prominently, an effort several years ago to build up the area right by Fort Negley drew enough scrutiny that it was shelved because it was later found that the lands below likely were burial grounds. Adjacent to the fort, developers had planned to build a housing and entertainment complex where Nashville’s former minor league baseball stadium had sat, near the foot of the fort. After opposition grew, the city ordered an archaeological study that in January 2018 determined that human remains are likely still buried there, possibly of enslaved people who built the fort. The plans were halted, and instead the city envisioned a park commemorating the fort and the people forced to build it. The city has demolished the baseball stadium and has been holding public meetings about the overhaul. A final draft of a master plan is expected to be released this summer. After Confederate forces surrendered to Union soldiers in Nashville in 1862, the Union took more than 2,700 runaway slaves and freed Black people from their homes and churches and forced them to work on the fort, where they lived in “contraband camps.” Although they were promised money for their labor, few were paid. About 600 to 800 of them died. The fort deteriorated over the years. The Works Progress Administration rebuilt it in 1936 and it reopened in 1938, but the fort fell into disrepair again. The Ku Klux Klan rallied there in the Jim Crow years, and segregated softball fields were later built nearby, according to the late author Robert Hicks. The new development where the remains were found this year is further away from the fort, across a set of railroad tracks from where the baseball stadium sat.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday afternoon's drawing of the New Mexico Lottery's "Pick 3 Day" game were: 8-4-7 (eight, four, seven) ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday afternoon's drawing of the New Mexico Lottery's "Pick 3 Day" game were: 8-4-7 (eight, four, seven)
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LANSING, MI - Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency Sunday for four counties, following Saturday’s water main break that resulted in the Great Lakes Water Authority issuing a boil water advisory for several communities. By declaring a state of emergency for Lapeer, Macomb, Oakland, and St. Clair counties, Whitmer has made available all state resources in cooperation with local response and recovery efforts, according to the Sunday, Aug. 14 news release from the governor’s office. The water main break was discovered early Saturday morning near GLWA’s Lake Huron Water Treatment plant. The declaration authorizes the Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division (MSP/EMHSD) to coordinate and maximize state efforts to assist. “We are drawing on every resource we have and taking every action necessary to get impacted families the help they need,” Whitmer said. “On Saturday, I activated the State Emergency Operations Center to coordinate our response efforts, and with today’s state of emergency declaration, we are ensuring that state resources will be available as long as the impacted communities need them. In times of crisis, Michiganders stand together. We will do what it takes to get through this.” Related: Gov. Whitmer activates Emergency Operations Center after major water main break, boil water advisory The activation of the State of Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) followed multiple requests for additional resources from local communities. SEOC personnel are monitoring the situation and working with state and local officials as well as private sector partners to ensure any resource needs are met. Emergency Management & Homeland Security district coordinators are on scene with local emergency management officials and supporting local emergency operation centers, the governor’s office said. The initial Saturday morning GLWA advisory about those impacted by the leak included 935,000 people in 23 communities. However, communities in the Flint area and others were removed that received drinking water from Genesee County. Related: 13 communities remain under boil water advisory after water main break Communities that remain under a boil water advisory include: the village of Almont, Bruce Township, Burtchville Township, Imlay City, the city of Rochester, Shelby Township, Washington Township, as well as one business in Greenwood, and an industrial park in Romeo, the governor’s office said. “It’s vital that our residents have reliable and safe infrastructure, our water infrastructure is essential,” said Senator Mallory McMorrow, D-Royal Oak. “We’re thankful for the governor’s urgent action to declare a state of emergency to unlock response resources for our residents, and our office stands ready to assist.” The break was in a 120-inch water transmission main that distributes finished drinking water from the Lake Huron Water Treatment Facility to communities in the northern part of GLWA’s drinking water service area in Metro Detroit. “This emergency declaration will ensure repairs are made as quickly and efficiently as possible,” Representative Terence Mekoski, R-Shelby Township said. “My office and staff will do our best to keep you updated on the latest information available in keeping our drinking water safe for our communities.” Due to the quick, effective response of first responders, community leaders, and GLWA and Michigan officials, the number of impacted Michiganders is significantly lower than originally projected, the release said. Officials and health experts will continually review the communities under the advisory and keep the public aware of any further changes. For more information about the water main break, please contact Great Lakes Water Authority Water Quality at waterquality@glwater.org or by calling 313-926-8192 or 313-926-8128. Read more: Should we be concerned about parallel monkeypox and COVID surges? Wildfire closes Michigan campgrounds, trails at national park in Upper Peninsula No boil water advisory for Flint due to secondary water source, officials say Great Lakes Water Authority issues boil water advisory for 23 communities, 935K, after main leak
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A major economic bill headed to the president has “game-changing” incentives for the nuclear energy industry, experts say, and those tax credits are even more substantial if a facility is sited in a community where a coal plant is closing. The transformative bill provides the most spending to fight climate change by any one nation ever in a single push. Among the many things it could do nuclear energy experts say is spur more projects like one Bill Gates is planning in Kemmerer, Wyoming. Gates’ company, TerraPower, plans to build an advanced, nontraditional nuclear reactor and employ workers from a local coal-fired power plant scheduled to close soon. Companies designing and building the next generation of nuclear reactors could pick one of two new tax credits available to carbon-free electricity generators, such as wind and solar. To ensure coal communities have a place in the energy transition, both tax credits include a 10-percentage point bonus for facilities sited where residents have relied on fossil fuel plants or mining— a “sizeable incentive” to locate them there, according to Matt Crozat, senior director for strategy and policy development at the Nuclear Energy Institute. That could include towns in coal-dependent West Virginia, since the state eliminated a ban on nuclear power plants this year. Or in Maryland, where the state announced a partnership in June to look at repurposing a fossil fuel site for a small nuclear reactor. Or in Montana, where lawmakers are looking at advanced nuclear reactors as a possible replacement for coal boilers. Staffan Qvist, an expert in energy systems analysis and decarbonization strategies, has extensively researched the feasibility of replacing coal plants with emissions-free alternatives in China and Poland. He found that coal plants often make ideal sites for advanced, high-temperature nuclear reactors. “It’s a growing trend,” Qvist said, “now it’s being talked about everywhere.” Qvist is also founder of Qvist Consulting Limited in the United Kingdom. “You have a site, you have a grid connection. You have equipment that can remain in use, and you have a workforce that could be retrained.” A design by NuScale Power is the first to be fully certified in the United States and the company is planning to begin operating a small modular reactor in 2029 at the Idaho National Laboratory. The company’s chief financial officer, Chris Colbert, said former coal plants are ideal locations for advanced nuclear technology, in part because transmission lines are already in place. Colbert also said he thinks potential customers will be more interested in the company’s small advanced reactors because of the incentives in the bill. There are nearly $375 billion in climate incentives in the Inflation Reduction Act. Among them, there’s a new tax credit available to any carbon-free electricity generator. That includes new advanced nuclear reactors that begin construction in 2025 or later. Existing nuclear plants that expand their output could get credit for that additional electricity production. The credit is worth at least $25 per megawatt-hour for the first decade the plant operates, according to NEI, the industry’s trade association. Or, owners of a new carbon-free electricity generator could take advantage of an investment tax credit, worth 30% of the amount they paid to build the facility. The bill also has $700 million to produce the uranium fuel in the United States that many advanced reactors need. And there’s a tax credit for existing nuclear plants worth up to $15 per megawatt hour from 2024 to 2032. That’s enough of a boost that it’s highly likely no nuclear plants will close during that period for economic reasons, Crozat said. There are expanded options for how the credit can be used, with direct payments for certain owners, such as municipal utilities. The incentives are a game changer for the nuclear energy industry, said Jacopo Buongiorno, professor of nuclear science and engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Buongiorno has studied the future of nuclear energy in a carbon-constrained world. “This is really substantial,” he said as he read the list of tax credits. “This should move the needle in terms of making these technologies economically viable right off the bat.” Buongiorno liked that the credits are available to many carbon-free technologies. “It’s not just nuclear, it’s not just solar, it’s all of the above, which is what we have been preaching as the right approach for decarbonization,” he said. “You need to sort of push everybody here.” But Grant Smith, a senior energy policy adviser at the Environmental Working Group, said tax credits for small modular nuclear units is a waste of taxpayer dollars. They divert resources from commercially-viable emerging technologies, Smith said, and stokes “the continuing false narrative of cheap, easily-deployed nuclear technology that the sector has been spinning for decades.” Smith leads the nonprofit’s work on accelerating the transition to renewables. Georgia has the only nuclear project currently under construction in the U.S. Two traditional large reactors were projected to cost $14 billion and are now expected to cost more than $30 billion. Because of that, Buongiorno said he’d be shocked if there is another order for a traditional large reactor in the U.S. The perception of financial risk, or project risk overall, would be too high, he said. There are roughly 40 serious concepts in development for the next generation of advanced nuclear reactors worldwide, Qvist said. China was the first to connect one of the next generation of reactors to its grid to produce about 200 megawatts of electricity. A high-temperature, gas-cooled reactor began operating last year. Kairos Power has applied for a permit to construct a test reactor in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. GE Hitachi is working on a reactor in Ontario, Canada, and if it’s successful, there’s a lot of interest in it in the United States, Poland and elsewhere in Europe, Qvist said. The largest public power company in the U.S., the Tennessee Valley Authority, launched a program this year to develop and fund new small modular nuclear reactors as part of its strategy to dramatically reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The TVA is focused on GE Hitachi’s design. At least a dozen advanced reactors are projected to come online in the 2020s. “It’s not far off and it’s not speculative and it’s not on paper,” Qvist said. “There are actually a lot of things really happening.” ———- Wildeman reported from Hartford, Conn. ___ Associated Press climate and environmental coverage receives support from several private foundations. 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TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — An anti-abortion activist who heads a small hard-right Republican group said he’s offered to pay the expected $229,000 cost of a hand recount of votes from every Kansas county after a decisive statewide vote affirming abortion rights. Mark Gietzen, who leads the group Kansas Republican Assembly, told the Kansas City Star on Saturday he wants to pay for the recount that Melissa Leavitt, of Colby, requested because he believes it could change the outcome. The 165,000-vote difference in the election makes that unlikely, however. And there has been no evidence of significant problems with the election. The Kansas Republican Assembly is significantly to the right of the state Republican Party and isn’t affiliated with the GOP-led legislature. Download our apps today for all of our latest coverage. Get the latest news and weather delivered straight to your inbox.
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Comments / 0 FROM LOCAL CONTRIBUTORS Related Invasive green crabs in the crosshairs of Oregon wildlife officials SALEM, Ore. — New state regulations now allow recreational crabbers to catch triple the number of invasive green crabs from Oregon’s bays and inlets. The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission increased the bag limit of European green crab from 10 to 35 per day. It’s part of a concerted effort to eradicate these invasive crustaceans- which are known to compete with native crabs for food. These are Oregon’s largest recorded earthquakes since 2000, according to USGS It's no secret the Pacific Northwest is earthquake country -- with the possibility of "The Big One" ever-present. Since 2000 Oregon has seen a number of strong earthquakes, according to data recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey. 68 years ago: Oregon tribes stripped of their status Cheryle Kennedy, the chairwoman of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, said they are using this date to honor their history. KTVZ Oregonians urged to sign up for SOLVE’s Statewide Beach & Riverside Cleanup Sept. 17 PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Come together with thousands of Oregonians on Saturday, Sept. 17, for SOLVE’s Beach & Riverside Cleanup, in partnership with the Oregon Lottery. Volunteer registration is now live, and all Oregonians, from Astoria to Brookings, Pendleton to Sunriver, are encouraged to sign up for this statewide cleanup event. RELATED LOCAL CHANNELS Oregon crabbers get OK to catch 3 times as many green ones New Oregon regulations now allow recreational crabbers to catch triple the number of invasive green crabs from the state’s bays and inlets. ijpr.org How a ‘little old lady’ nearly gutted Oregon’s growth rules OPB senior political reporter Jeff Mapes spent more than a year researching, reporting and producing “Growing Oregon,” a six-part podcast and web series looking at the evolution of Oregon’s unique approach to growth and the impact it has on our lives today. Here’s the story behind the story. In Part 1 we visited a time when Oregon’s farms and scenic beauty were under attack. In Part 2, we told the story of how Oregon leaders managed to write the state’s unique and controversial growth limits. In Part 3, we told the story of how unlikely activists pushed Oregon to mandate quality housing for everyone. Part 4 looked at the battle over a proposed freeway, and how its opponents ultimately run. Today we visit some of the opposition to Oregon’s land-use laws, and what happens when Oregonians don’t like what they’re told about what they can do on their own property. Listen to the story here: WWEEK Oregon Details How It Would Spend $40 Million on Abandoned and Derelict Boats The Oregon Department of State Lands explained this week how it would spend a hoped-for $40 million in general fund appropriations to remove abandoned and derelict vessels from the state’s navigable waterways over the next three years. Currently, DSL, which is in charge of state-owned river bottoms and banks,... klcc.org Dealing with edible invaders: Oregon triples the bag limit for European green crabs New state regulations now allow recreational crabbers to catch triple the number of invasive green crabs from Oregon’s bays and inlets. The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission increased the bag limit of European green crab from 10 to 35 per day. It’s part of a concerted effort to eradicate these invasive crustaceans- which are known to compete with native crabs for food. IN THIS ARTICLE Hood To Coast traffic coming to Oregon roadways Aug. 26-27 Fundraising relays run into 40th year with Timberline Lodge starting line, Seaside finish.If you have plans for Friday, Aug. 26, to Saturday, Aug. 27, you'll want to factor in how the annual Hood to Coast Relay might impact your travels. Starting at 2:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 26, 20,000 runners and walkers, as well as their supporters in vans and vehicles, will take to Oregon's highways between Mount Hood and Seaside. The race will begin at Timberline Lodge and finish on the sands of Seaside, Oregon, throughout the day Saturday, Aug. 27. While folks make their way west, travelers are... These are Oregon’s 2021-2022 Master Gardeners of the year CORVALLIS, Ore. – Forty-eight dedicated Oregon State University Extension Master Gardener volunteers have been recognized for service to their counties and communities. The awardees are among the nearly 2,300 Master Gardeners who work with Extension to share their knowledge of sustainable gardening practices across 27 Oregon counties and 85 educational gardens. In 2021, volunteers put in 84,293 hours, despite the COVID-19 pandemic. centraloregondaily.com ▶️ New, fossilized insect discovered by Oregon State University Researchers at Oregon State University discover a new type of insect fossilized in amber. The 100 million-year-old specimen has unique features like bulging eyes with 360-degree vision, sticky feet to find and snare its food and an elongated mouth. It measures a whopping five millimeters — less than a quarter... opb.org Growing Oregon: When property owners fought back — and almost won This summer, OPB launched a special project: Growing Oregon. It’s a deep dive into the history of Oregon’s unique approach to managing its land and the impact that the growth system has on all of our lives, every single day. OPB senior political reporter Jeff Mapes has spent... YOU MAY ALSO LIKE tillamookcountypioneer.net Oregon Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Advisory for Netarts Bay Recreational Crabbing and Clamming after Sewage Spill August 5th; Q&A Provides Details into Spill, Lack of Public Notification, Confusing, Conflicting Information On Tuesday August 9th, the Tillamook County Pioneer received information about a Netarts Bay sewage spill that had occurred on August 5th and expected to receive a press release about the spill and closures. It was a full week since the incident and no press release or details had been released only rumors and brief information from Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS about the cancellation of their clamming excursion had been received. Yesterday, August 12th the Pioneer sent a series of questions to the agencies involved. Below are answers to our questions and the following brief press release was issued by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife: Best places to live in Oregon, according to Niche Stacker compiled a list of the best places to live in Oregon from Niche. Oregon cities with the most expensive homes, according to Zillow Stacker compiled a list of cities with the most expensive homes in Oregon using data from Zillow. 3.9M earthquake strikes off Oregon Coast A small earthquake shook less than 100 miles off the Oregon Coast on Friday afternoon, according to officials. OSU models how coastal cities might recover after ‘The Big One’ Researchers at Oregon State University have developed a model for predicting how regional infrastructure will fare in a Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake and how long it could take communities to recover. oregontoday.net Sandcastle Contest Central Coast, Aug. 12 OPRD release – Newport, Oregon—Bring your best ideas and creative skills to the annual sand castle contests at Beachside State Recreation Area, Aug. 13, and South Beach State Park, Aug. 27. Sign-ups begin at 10 a.m. in the day-use areas. The theme this year is 100 Years of Oregon State Parks and celebrate public beach access. Judges will evaluate entries based on creativity, originality and best use of beach resources added to the design. Judging for each event begins 12 p.m., followed by announcements of first, second, third and judges’ awards. The parks have a few sand buckets for loan; however, contestants may bring other hand tools and supplies to build their sand creations. Contact Park Ranger Supervisor Brian Fowler, 541-867-7451, for more information. KDRV Abandoned, derelict boats a $40-million Oregon problem -- paid by schools CHARLESTON, Ore. -- Abandoned and derelict waterway vessels are a $40-million problem in Oregon. That amount is the price assigned this summer to remove those boats. This week the State Land Board received an update about plans to request $40-million for their removal, which it considers a focus in coming months. In June, the State Land Board directed the Oregon Department of State Lands (DSL) to request $40-million in general funds during the state budget process for removing hundreds of commercial and recreational abandoned and derelict vessels littering Oregon’s waterways. KDRV Klamath County Measure 110 plan approved while Jackson County waits SALEM, Ore. -- Jackson County stays one of three Oregon counties negotiating its drug treatment program approval with the State while Klamath County joins State-approved plans for 33 counties this week. The approval is required by, and allows funding from, Oregon Measure 110 Oversight and Accountability Council (OAC) as it...
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By AYA BATRAWY Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi energy company Aramco said Sunday its profits jumped 90% in the second quarter compared to the same time last year, helping its half-year earnings reach nearly $88 billion. The increase is a boon for the kingdom and the crown prince’s spending power as people around the world pay higher gas prices at the pump while energy companies rake in top earnings. Major oil companies had a strong quarter with Exxon Mobil booking an unprecedented $17.85 billion profit while Chevron made a record $11.62 billion. The U.K.’s Shell shattered its own profit record. Aramco’s net profits were helped by second-quarter earnings ending in June that hit $48.4 billion — a figure higher than all of the first six months of 2021, when profits reached just $47 billion. It sets a new quarterly earnings record for Aramco since it first floated around 5% of the company on the Saudi stock market in late 2019. Its earnings for just this past quarter are almost what Aramco’s full-year profits were in 2020, when demand for oil crashed during pandemic lockdowns. Its half-year earnings of $87.9 billion put Aramco on track to far surpass the full-year earnings of 2019, prior to the pandemic, when profits hit $88 billion. The company credited the jump to higher crude oil prices and volumes sold, as well as higher refining margins. Saudi Arabia’s vast oil reserves are among the cheapest to produce in the world. Aramco’s finances are crucial to the kingdom’s stability; when its margins are high, Saudi Arabia’s economic growth reflects that. As countries around the world grapple with inflation and recession, the International Monetary Fund projects the Saudi economy will grow by more than 7.6% this year, the highest globally. Despite years of efforts by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to diversify the economy, and some success in increasing non-oil revenue, Saudi Arabia continues to rely heavily on crude exports that pay for public sector salaries, generous benefits to citizens and defense spending. Aramco’s earnings also help the prince carry out his Vision 2030 infrastructure goals. The company will pay a dividend of $18.8 billion for the second quarter to shareholders, as it has promised to do since its debut on the stock market. The higher profits bode well for the Saudi government, which is the main shareholder of Aramco. Aramco is seen as the key to overhauling the Saudi economy. Its proceeds from the IPO were transferred to the country’s sovereign wealth fund to invest in projects to spur new sectors and generate new jobs for Saudi youth. Brent crude has been trading at around $100 a barrel, even as OPEC, led by Saudi Arabia, and non-OPEC producers, led by Russia, have been steadily increasing production levels that had been cut during the height of the pandemic. The price of oil rose sharply after Russia invaded Ukraine in February. Prices have dipped below the $100 mark in past weeks amid slowed-down economic growth in China and the U.S. Aramco President CEO Amin Nasser said he expects oil demand to continue to grow for the rest of the decade, despite current downward economic pressures. OPEC has said it expects world oil demand to rise by around 3 million barrels per day this year with total oil demand to average 100 million barrels a day. Nasser said Aramco’s financial results so far this year reflect this increased demand for oil, even as countries around the world, including Saudi Arabia, pledge to cut their carbon emissions to avert catastrophic global warming levels. “The world is calling out for affordable, reliable energy and we are answering that call,” he said, urging greater investments in oil and gas. “At a time when the world is worrying about energy security, you are investing in the future of our business. Our customers know that whatever happens, Aramco will always deliver,” Nasser said in a short video released with the financial results. Saudi Arabia is currently producing around 10.5 million barrels per day, with much of that exported to Asia and its largest customer, China. The crown prince has said the kingdom’s maximum production capacity is 13 million barrels per day. Aramco says it is working to one day reach that ceiling. Aramco produces all of Saudi Arabia’s oil and gas with its production limits dictated by the energy ministry. ___ Follow Aya Batrawy on twitter at https://twitter.com/ayaelb Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.
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‘Memory park’ for pet lovers inaugurated in Delhi A “memory park” for pet lovers was inaugurated at a dog sterilisation centre here on Sunday, officials said. Citizens can plant a sapling in the memory of their deceased pets as tribute in this park, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi said in a statement. - Comments will be moderated by The Hindu editorial team. - Comments that are abusive, personal, incendiary or irrelevant cannot be published. - Please write complete sentences. Do not type comments in all capital letters, or in all lower case letters, or using abbreviated text. (example: u cannot substitute for you, d is not 'the', n is not 'and'). - We may remove hyperlinks within comments. - Please use a genuine email ID and provide your name, to avoid rejection.
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NEW DELHI (AP) — The Aug. 5 demonstrations by India’s main opposition Congress party against soaring food prices and unemployment began like any other recent protest — an electorally weak opposition taking to the New Delhi streets against Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s massively popular government. The protests, however, quickly took a turn when key Congress lawmakers led by Rahul Gandhi — Modi’s main opponent in the last two general elections — trooped to the Parliament, leading to fierce standoffs with police. “Democracy is a memory (in India),” Gandhi later tweeted, describing the dramatic photographs that showed him and his party leaders being briefly detained by police. Gandhi’s statement was largely seen as yet another frantic effort by a crisis-ridden opposition party to shore up its relevance and was dismissed by the government. But it resonated amid growing sentiment that India’s democracy — the world’s largest with nearly 1.4 billion people — is in retreat and its democratic foundations are floundering. Experts and critics say trust in the judiciary as a check on executive power is eroding. Assaults on the press and free speech have grown brazen. Religious minorities are facing increasing attacks by Hindu nationalists. And largely peaceful protests, sometimes against provocative policies, have been stamped out by internet clampdowns and the jailing of activists. “Most former colonies have struggled to put a lasting democratic process in place. India was more successful than most in doing that,” said Booker Prize-winning novelist and activist Arundhati Roy. “And now, 75 years on, to witness it being dismantled systematically and in shockingly violent ways is traumatic.” Modi’s ministers say India’s democratic principles are robust, even thriving. “If today there is a sense in the world that democracy is, in some form, the future, then a large part of it is due to India,” External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said in April. “There was a time when, in this part of the world, we were the only democracy.” History is on Jaishankar’s side. At midnight on August 15, 1947, the red sandstone parliamentary building in the heart of India’s capital echoed with the high-pitched voice of Jawaharlal Nehru, the country’s first prime minister. “At the stroke of the midnight hour, when the world sleeps, India will awake to life and freedom,” Nehru famously spoke, words that were heard over live radio by millions of Indians. Then he promised: “To the nations and peoples of the world, we send greetings and pledge ourselves to cooperate with them in furthering peace, freedom and democracy.” It marked India’s transition from a British colony to a democracy — the first in South Asia — that has since transformed from a poverty-stricken nation into one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, earning itself a seat at the global high table and becoming a democratic counterweight to its authoritarian neighbor, China. Apart from a brief interruption in 1975 when a formal emergency was declared under the Congress party rule that saw outright censorship, India clung doggedly to its democratic convictions — largely due to free elections, an independent judiciary that confronted the executive, a thriving media, strong opposition and peaceful transitions of power. But experts and critics say the country has been gradually departing from some commitments and argue the backsliding has accelerated since Modi came to power in 2014. They accuse his populist government of using unbridled political power to undermine democratic freedoms and preoccupying itself with pursuing a Hindu nationalist agenda. “The decline seems to continue across several core formal democratic institutions… such as the freedom of expression and alternative sources of information, and freedom of association,” said Staffan I. Lindberg, political scientist and director of the V-Dem Institute, a Sweden-based research center that rates the health of democracies. Modi’s party denies this. A spokesperson, Shehzad Poonawalla, said India has been a “thriving democracy” under Modi’s rule and has witnessed “reclamation of the republic.” Most democracies are hardly immune to strains. The number of countries experiencing democratic backsliding “has never been as high” as in the past decade, the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance said last year, adding the U.S. to the list along with India and Brazil. Still, the descent appears to be striking in India. Earlier this year, the U.S.-based non-profit Freedom House downgraded India from a free democracy to “partially free.” The V-Dem Institute classified it as an “electoral autocracy” on par with Russia. And the Democracy Index published by The Economist Intelligence Unit called India a “flawed democracy.” India’s Foreign Ministry has called the downgrades “inaccurate” and “distorted.” Many Indian leaders have said such reports are an intrusion in “internal matters,” with India’s Parliament disallowing debates on them. Globally, India strongly advocates democracy. During the inaugural Summit for Democracy organized by the U.S. in December, Modi asserted the “democratic spirit” is integral to India’s “civilization ethos.” At home, however, his government is seen bucking that very spirit, with independent institutions coming under increasing scrutiny. Experts point to long pending cases with India’s Supreme Court challenging the constitutionality of key decisions taken by Modi’s government as major concerns. They include cases related to a controversial citizenship review process that has already left nearly 2 million people in Assam state potentially stateless, the now revoked semi-autonomous powers pertaining to disputed Kashmir, the opaque campaign finance laws that are seen disproportionately favoring Modi’s party, and its alleged use of military-grade spyware to monitor political opponents and journalists. India’s judiciary, which is independent of the executive, has faced criticism in the past but the intensity has increased, said Deepak Gupta, a former Supreme Court judge. Gupta said India’s democracy appears to be “on the downswing” due to the court’s inability to uphold civil liberties in some cases by denying people bail and the misuse of sedition and anti-terror laws by police, tactics that were also used by earlier governments. “When it comes to adjudication of disputes… the courts have done a good job. But when it comes to their role as protectors of the rights of the people, I wish the courts had done more,” he said. The country’s democratic health has also taken a hit due to the status of minorities. The largely Hindu nation has been proud of its multiculturalism and has about 200 million Muslims. It also has a history of bloody sectarian violence, but hate speech and violence against Muslims have increased recently. Some states ruled by Modi’s party have used bulldozers to demolish the homes and shops of alleged Muslim protesters, a move critics say is a form of collective punishment. The government has sought to downplay these attacks, but the incidents have left the minority community reeling under fear. “Sometimes you need extra protection for the minorities so that they don’t feel that they are second-rate citizens,” said Gupta. That the rising tide of Hindu nationalism has helped buoy the fortunes of Modi’s party is evident in its electoral successes. It has also coincided with a rather glaring fact: the ruling party has no Muslim lawmaker in the Parliament, a first in the history of India. The inability to fully eliminate discrimination and attacks against other minorities like Christians, tribals and Dalits — who form the lowest rung of India’s Hindu caste hierarchy — has exacerbated these concerns. Even though the government sees the ascent of an indigenous woman as India’s ceremonial president as a significant step toward equal representation, critics have cast their doubts calling it political optics. Under Modi, India’s Parliament has also come under scrutiny for passing important laws with little debate, including a religious-driven citizenship law and controversial agricultural reform that led to massive protests. In a rare retreat, his government withdrew the farm laws and some saw it as a triumph of democracy, but that sentiment faded quickly with increased attacks on free speech and the press. The country fell eight places, to 150, out of 180 countries in this year’s Press Freedom Index published by Reporters Without Borders, which said “Indian journalists who are too critical of the government are subjected to all-out harassment and attack campaigns.” Shrinking press freedoms in India date to previous governments but the last few years have been worse. Journalists have been arrested. Some are stopped from traveling abroad. Dozens are facing criminal prosecution, including sedition. At the same time, the government has introduced sweeping regulatory laws for social media companies that give it more power to police online content. “One has only to look around to see that the media has certainly shriveled up during Mr. Modi’s regime,” said Coomi Kapoor, journalist and author of “The Emergency: A Personal History,” which chronicles India’s only period of emergency. “What happened in the emergency was upfront and there was no pretense. What is happening now is more gradual and sinister,” she said. Still, optimists like Kapoor say not everything is lost “if India strengthens its democratic institutions” and “pins its hopes on the judiciary.” “If the independence of the judiciary goes, then I’m afraid nothing will survive,” she said. Others, however, insist India’s democracy has taken so many body blows that the future looks increasingly bleak. “The damage is too structural, too fundamental,” said Roy, the novelist and activist. ___ Associated Press journalist Rishi Lekhi contributed to this report.
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CETINJE, Montenegro (AP) — A man went on a shooting rampage in the streets of this western Montenegro city Friday, killing 10 people, including two children, before being shot dead by a passerby, officials said. Montenegrin police chief Zoran Brdjanin said in a video statement shared with media that attacker was a 34-year-old man he identified only by his initials, V.B. Brdjanin said the man used a hunting rifle to first shoot to death two children ages 8 and 11 and their mother, who lived as tenants in the attacker’s house in Cetinje’s Medovina neighborhood. The shooter then walked into the street and randomly shot 13 more people, seven of them fatally, the chief said. “At the moment, it is unclear what provoked V.B. to commit this atrocious act,” Brdjanin said. Andrijana Nastic, the prosecutor coordinating the crime scene investigation, told journalists that the gunman was killed by a passerby and that a police officer was among the wounded. She said nine of those killed died at the scene and two died at a hospital where they were taken for surgery. Cetinje, the seat of Montenegro’s former royal government, is 36 kilometers (22 miles) west of Podogrica, the current capital of the small Balkan nation. Prime Minister Dritan Abazovic wrote on his Telegram channel that the incident was “an unprecedented tragedy” and urged the nation “to be, in their thoughts, with the families of the innocent victims, their relatives, friends and all the people of Cetinje.” President Milo Djukanovic said on Twitter that he was “deeply moved by the news of the terrible tragedy” in Cetinje, calling for “solidarity” with the families who lost loved-ones in the incident.
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2022-08-14T20:12:06Z
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BERWICK, Pa. (AP) — One person was killed and another 17 people injured when a vehicle struck a crowd gathered at a Pennsylvania bar for a fundraiser for victims of a house fire that killed 10 earlier this month; the man police say was the driver was arrested shortly afterward in the beating death of his mother nearby. The crash occurred at about 6:15 p.m. Saturday outside the Intoxicology Department bar in Berwick, which had been scheduled to hold an all-day fundraising event to benefit victims of the Aug. 5 blaze, that killed seven adults and three children in Nescopeck. Pennsylvania State Police identified the driver as 24-year-old Adrian Oswaldo Sura Reyes of Nescopeck. He was arraigned early Sunday morning on two counts of criminal homicide. Shortly after the crash was reported, troopers were called about a man “physically assaulting” a woman less than a mile away in Nescopeck. Troopers arrived to find that Sura Reyes had been arrested by local police and a woman was dead. Luzerne County Coroner Francis Hacken confirmed Sunday that the victim, Rosa D. Reyes, 56, of Nescopeck — dead of multiple traumatic injuries after being struck by a vehicle and then assaulted with a hammer — was the mother of suspect Sura Reyes. Geisinger Medical Center said it received 15 patients after the crash, and five remained in critical condition while three were listed in fair condition, a hospital spokesperson said Sunday morning. Seven patients had been treated at hospitals and released. Trooper Anthony Petroski III told reporters at a midnight news conference that Sura Reyes was not currently a suspect in the fire, the cause of which remains under investigation. “This is a complete tragedy in a community where there’s already been tragedy,” Petroski said. “We are going to do our job to the best of our abilities to conduct a thorough investigation not only for the families but the community members. They’re already hurting.” Sura Reyes was denied bail and remained in Columbia County prison pending an Aug. 29 preliminary hearing. Wilkes-Barre newspapers reported that he said only “Sorry” in response to reporters’ questions as he was taken from Shickshinny police station. It wasn’t immediately clear whether he had a lawyer to comment on his behalf. The first funerals for victims of the fire were held Friday, and more were scheduled for Sunday and Monday. The bar called the events an “absolute tragedy” and said on its Facebook page that they will be closed until further notice and would like privacy “while we grieve add try to process the events that occurred.” Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.
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By CARA ANNA Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenya’s peaceful presidential election saw a brief disruption late Saturday when riot police responded to scuffles at the national tallying center amid tensions over the close results. An agent for longtime opposition leader and candidate Raila Odinga announced from the lectern that the tallying center was the “scene of a crime” before calm was restored. The agent, Saitabao Ole Kanchory, offered no evidence in the latest example of the unverified claims that both top campaigns have made as Kenya waits for official results. The electoral commission has seven days from Tuesday’s election to announce results. Chair Wafula Chebukati on Saturday again said the process was too slow, and the commission told nonessential people watching at the center to leave. Police remained at the center on Sunday morning. “We must all avoid raising tensions that could easily trigger violence,” local human rights groups and professional associations said in a joint statement Sunday urging restraint from candidates and their supporters. The race remains close between Odinga and Deputy President William Ruto as the electoral commission physically verifies more than 46,000 results forms electronically transmitted from around the country. Turnout dipped sharply in this election, to 65%, as some Kenyans expressed weariness with seeing long-familiar political leaders on the ballot and frustration with economic issues including widespread corruption and rising prices. Outgoing President Uhuru Kenyatta crossed the ethnic lines that have long marked politics by backing Odinga. The president fell out with his deputy Ruto years ago. Past elections have been marked by political violence, but civil society observers, police, religious leaders and others have said this one has been peaceful. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in a call with Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta on Saturday “encouraged continued peace and patience as the vote tallying from Kenya’s Aug. 9 election proceeds,” spokesman Ned Price said. In western Kenya, residents said they were tired of waiting for results, but stressed that they were also sapped from the turbulence of the past. “We aren’t ready for any violence here,” said Ezekiel Kibet, 40, who said he would accept the results if the process is transparent. “We are thinking of how our kids will go back to school.” “Let whoever will win rule us,” added Daniel Arap Chepkwony, 63. “Many people think that we here will come out with our weapons, but we will not.” ___ An Associated Press journalist in Kingwal contributed to this report. Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.
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2022-08-14T20:16:40Z
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BREWSTER, Ohio (WJW) — The search is on for two escaped kangaroos in Northeast Ohio following multiple sightings. The first call came into the Brewster Police station Thursday night after someone spotted a baby kangaroo, Chief Nathan Taylor said. Then another person stopped at the station Saturday with a video of an adult kangaroo crossing State Route 93 (as seen above). So far, the search for the animals has proved fruitless, but Taylor said they have a general idea of where they may be after there was a sighting of one in town. “Never dreamed I’d run into this in my career,” Taylor admitted. “We believe they just escaped from somewhere.” Police are planning to continue the search through the night as the animals are nocturnal. Those who spot the kangaroos are asked to not approach and to call the police. While kangaroos, which hail originally from Australia, are not known to attack humans, they can be quite aggressive. “That’s our biggest fear right now, we don’t want people to start hunting them,” Taylor said. “If people can stay in the area and keep an eye [on the kangaroo], please do that, but do not approach.” Taylor said that anyone who may have lost a kangaroo should reach out to police immediately. “If anyone has information, I don’t care, I just want these things safe and the people safe,” he said. Brewster police can be reached at 330-830-4272.
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2022-08-14T20:17:59Z
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YEREVAN, Armenia (AP) — A strong explosion at a fireworks storage area tore through a market in Armenia’s capital on Sunday, killing at least one person, injuring 20 others and setting off a large fire. The city mayor’s office said there were an unknown number of people trapped under rubble. The blast and fire at the Surmalu market sent a towering cloud of smoke over Yerevan. The market is about two kilometers (over a mile) south of the city’s center. Rescue workers were laboring to pull people out of the rubble, said Levon Sardaryan, a spokesman for the Yerevan mayor. The explosion was in an area where fireworks were stored, he said. The Armenian emergency service ministry said at least one person was killed and 20 others were injured. Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.
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2022-08-14T20:19:04Z
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WFO CORPUS CHRISTI Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, August 14, 2022 _____ FLASH FLOOD WARNING The National Weather Service in Corpus Christi has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for... Southeastern Nueces County in south central Texas... * Until 415 PM CDT. * At 208 PM CDT, trained weather spotters reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 4 and 7 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 3 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Trained spotters reported. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Corpus Christi, La Palmera Mall, Bay Area Medical Center, Corpus Christi Country Club, Spohn Hospital South, Driscoll Childrens Hospital, Texas A&M University Corpus Christi, Cole Park, Del Mar College Heritage Campus, Cabaniss Field, Kings Crossing Subdivision, South Texas Botanical Gardens, Downtown Corpus Christi, Flour Bluff, Del Mar College Windward Campus, Waldron Field, Corpus Christi North Beach and Corpus Christi Naval Air Station. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. _____ Copyright 2022 AccuWeather
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BERLIN (AP) — Authorities in Norway have euthanized a walrus that had drawn crowds of spectators in the Oslo Fjord after concluding that it posed a risk to humans. The 600-kilogram (1,320-pound) female walrus, known affectionately as Freya, became a popular attraction in Norway in recent weeks, despite warnings from officials that people should refrain from getting close and posing for pictures with the massive marine mammal. Freya liked to clamber on small boats, causing damage to them. Walruses are protected and as recently as last month officials said they hoped Freya would leave of her own accord and that euthanasia would be a last resort. Norway’s Directorate of Fisheries said Freya was put down early Sunday “based on an overall assessment of the continued threat to human safety.” “Through on-site observations the past week, it was made clear that the public has disregarded the current recommendation to keep a clear distance to the walrus,” it said. “Therefore, the Directorate has concluded, the possibility for potential harm to people was high and animal welfare was not being maintained.” The head of the directorate, Frank Bakke-Jensen, said other options — including moving the animal elsewhere — were considered. But authorities concluded it wasn’t a viable option. “We have sympathies for the fact that the decision can cause a reaction from the public, but I am firm that this was the right call,” Bakke-Jensen said. “We have great regard for animal welfare, but human life and safety must take precedence.” Atlantic walruses normally live in the Arctic. It is unusual but not unheard of for them to travel into the North and Baltic Seas. Another walrus, nicknamed Wally, was seen last year on beaches and even a lifeboat dock in Wales and elsewhere.
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2022-08-14T20:26:32Z
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Andhra Pradesh: Freedom fighters call for selfless service to the nation The nonagenarians recall the hardships they faced during independence struggle As part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations, Chittoor district Superintendent of Police Y. Rishant Reddy paid a visit to the houses of some of the freedom fighters in Palamaner and felicitated them. The freedom fighters, in their 90s now, R. Chinnarajan, Padmavathamma, and Jaya Lakshmamma, residents of Palamaner recalled their role in bringing freedom to our country, the hardships they faced during the independence struggle, and the inspiration that drove them. Mr. Chinnarajan said: “We had thought about what we could do for the country and we never thought of what the country had done for us.” Ms. Jaya Lakshmamma said everyone should do selfless service for the country. “Greed and selfishness destroy a person, and everyone should do their best for the progress of the country,” she said. Speaking on this occasion, the SP said that it was exciting to meet those who took part in the freedom struggle. Deputy SPs Srinivasa Rao (Special Branch),C. M Gangaiah (Palamaner Sub-division), and senior police officers from Palamaner and Gangavaram circles took part in the event. - Comments will be moderated by The Hindu editorial team. - Comments that are abusive, personal, incendiary or irrelevant cannot be published. - Please write complete sentences. Do not type comments in all capital letters, or in all lower case letters, or using abbreviated text. (example: u cannot substitute for you, d is not 'the', n is not 'and'). - We may remove hyperlinks within comments. - Please use a genuine email ID and provide your name, to avoid rejection.
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2022-08-14T20:26:39Z
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TONIGHT: Unlike the last two nights temperatures will not drop into the 60s. A southerly breeze is pumping warmer and more humid air into Arkansas so our temperatures will stay in the mid 70s by Monday morning. MONDAY: A southerly breeze will blow warmer and more humid air into Arkansas Monday. Temperatures will be near 100° with heat advisories likely. There is a 20% chance of a shower or thunderstorm in the afternoon. TUESDAY: Tuesday morning will start out mostly sunny and warm. By the afternoon a low-pressure system will move into Northern Arkansas, bringing them a 60% chance for rain. Here in Central Arkansas, that afternoon rain chance is only 30%. Temperatures will rise into the EXTENDED OUTLOOK: That system will stall over us on Wednesday, bringing a 60% chance of rain that day. Once the system moves out on Thursday, we will see less humid conditions return! Rain totals will be highest over Eastern Arkansas. I hope you had a great weekend! – Meteorologist Alex Libby Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! STAY INFORMED: Download the Arkansas Storm Team app To make sure you are staying up-to-date with the forecast, download the Arkansas Storm Team app to get updates anywhere at any time. To watch the latest video updates from the Arkansas Storm Team, you can check them out here. The Arkansas Storm Team is a collaboration of two stations to bring you the largest weather team in the state when covering Arkansas weather.
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2022-08-14T20:29:13Z
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ELAINE HARRIS SPEARMAN: Does your candidate have a plan, and do you know what it is? The closer we get to that day, Aug. 23, the more we see and hear. Signs seem to have multiplied overnight. I witnessed a man on a bicycle covered with his candidate’s signs. This included signs on his body. The closer we get to the gate, the candidates and their supporters become more anxious. The buzz increases in decibels to a level that all of us hear more than we want to. This last-ditch buzz produces so much talk that anyone would have difficulty determining the truth or falsity of what is being said. For these reasons and more, voters must weigh what their chosen candidate is saying, or not saying. If your candidate has a plan for Gadsden, do you know what it is and what it will mean to you as a resident of Gadsden? If your chosen candidate does not have a plan for Gadsden, do you know why he/she doesn’t? What do they plan to do that will make Gadsden a better place to live in, work in, pay taxes in, have visitors from other areas visit? Let’s get real. Gadsden has a proliferation of mean- and mean-spirited people. I continue to hear this. Those people will not be happy or any better people no matter who wins what office. This small cadre of people thrive on dissension. Some live in town, some live out of town. This group of people justify their existence by focusing upon any and everything that is negative. It is as if there is a wish for failure so that they are able to say, “I told you so.” It is as if there must be something or someone to complain about in order that they feel relevant. The community suffers when there is continuation of divisive seeds being sown. As the City of Gadsden attempts to move forward, it is incumbent upon its residents to understand how government works, and how to get things done within a government framework. It is not true that a government is, or should be operated like, a corporation or a business. That is precisely why there are so many divisions and differences in private corporate behavior and any unit of government. Would you want your rights governed by a private company? Most employees in corporations are at will employees. Many things depend upon corporate fortunes. The government goes on, and is there to assure that rights guaranteed by our system of laws are not violated. This is only one aspect of the difference. There are many others. When people understand government and how government works, there is a greater appreciation for your ability to vote for someone who clearly understands how to maneuver through the myriad of rules, regulations and governmental practices that affect a city’s ability to attract businesses, state and federal dollars and many other things that contribute to its well-being. Gadsden voters alone must decide what is important and what they want from governmental leadership. I have been mulling over what I would like to see my hometown look like. Maybe you can make some serious decisions before it is too late to think about it. Governmental positions should reflect the community and its diversity. Candidates should be able and ready to enhance Gadsden. Housing needs serious exploration. There should be a Housing Commission established to review the city’s housing needs including the huge number of rental properties owned by absentee landlords. No corporation wants to locate its business where their employees have no place to live. Trashy, junky neighborhoods and thoroughfares are unappealing to anybody. People who do not care for their own property have no real standing to complain about the major roadways. Public safety is always an issue. A review of salaries with comparisons to adjoining public safety agencies in adjacent counties is needed. Education is critical to a city’s well-being and its attractiveness to people looking for a place to land. Taxes, taxes, taxes: Occupational, property and food taxes bear a serious review. A Citizens’ Service Bureau is worth looking into. There are too many unelected people who believe that they are the ones people should call for obvious city government responsibilities. There is more to come but, in the meantime, consider a total review of city government leadership. If a change is going to come, let it be real. Elaine Harris Spearman, Esq., a Gadsden native, is an attorney and is the retired legal advisor to the comptroller of the City of St. Louis. The opinions reflected are her own.
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2022-08-14T20:30:47Z
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EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Wyatt Kaiser and Carter Mazur each scored twice and the United States beat winless Austria 7-0 on Saturday to improve to 3-0 in group play in the world junior championship. Matt Coronato, Red Savage and Sasha Pastujov also scored for the defending champion Americans. Andrew Oke stopped 11 shots in the first two periods and Remington Keopple made four saves in the third. “We knew we had to get off to a good start today,” U.S. coach Nate Leaman said. “Our schedule was different today, and it was important for us to adjust quickly. I’m happy with how the team started the first period and kept it rolling.” The U.S. will finish Group B play Sunday against Sweden. At night, Canada beat the Czech Republic 5-1 to improve to 3-0 in Group A. Captain Mason McTavish scored twice, Kent Johnson had a lacrosse-style goal and added an assist, Greig Ridly and Tyson Foerester also scored and Dylan Garand made 22 saves. “I’ve been practicing that move since I was like, 14, and doing it,” Johnson said. “Now it’s just something that’s kind of in the tool box.” Martin Rysavy scored for the Czech Republic (1-1-1). In the late game, Germany beat Switzerland 3-2 in Group B. Bennet Rossmy, Thomas Heigl and Haakon Hanelt scored for Germany (2-1). Simon Knak and Jonas Taibel scored for Switzerland (0-3)
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2022-08-14T20:32:47Z
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By KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — In the state investigation spurred by then-President Donald Trump’s call to Georgia’s top election official, people who have been called to testify — or who might be — about potential interference in the 2020 presidential contest are turning to high-profile lawyers. It was Trump’s conversation with Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger on Jan. 2, 2021, that was the catalyst for the state inquiry, and now Trump has hired Drew Findling, one of Atlanta’s most prominent criminal defense attorneys who is perhaps best known for representing rap stars. U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., has brought on Trump’s former White House counsel Don McGahn, who was in federal court in Atlanta last week as part of a legal team fighting a subpoena for Graham. No one has been charged with a crime in the investigation and both Trump and Graham have denied any wrongdoing, but the moves come at a particularly precarious legal moment for Trump. FBI agents conducted an unprecedented search of his Florida estate on Monday in an unrelated investigation into whether Trump removed sensitive information from the White House. He also invoked his Fifth Amendment protection against self-incrimination on Wednesday as he testified under oath in the New York attorney general’s long-running civil investigation into his business dealings. But the attorney hires in Atlanta suggest Trump and his allies are paying especially close attention to the investigation led by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis. “You’re not going to go and hire an expensive lawyer unless either you want to send a message that, ‘You guys better come correct or my fancy lawyer will blow you out of the water,’ or you actually are worried,” said Caren Morrison, a Georgia State University law professor and former federal prosecutor. Legal experts nonetheless warn that the hires alone don’t suggest that someone is the subject or target of an investigation. “I don’t think that’s any indication that anybody’s about to be charged or these folks necessarily are concerned that they’re going to jail. It’s just what a smart person would do,” said Page Pate, an Atlanta defense lawyer who is not involved in the case. Willis began the investigation early last year. A special grand jury with subpoena power was seated in May at her request and began hearing from witnesses in June. Though the panel’s proceedings are secret, related public court filings have given some insight into where the investigation might be headed. Willis last month filed paperwork seeking to compel testimony from seven Trump advisers and associates, including Graham and former New York City mayor and Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani. Graham is awaiting a federal judge’s ruling on his challenge to his subpoena, while Giuliani has been instructed to appear before the special grand jury on Wednesday. Willis has confirmed since the beginning that she’s interested in the January 2021 phone call between Trump and Raffensperger, which came four days before the congressional certification of Democrat Joe Biden’s White House victory that was interrupted by the riot at the U.S. Capitol. During that conversation, Trump suggested the secretary of state could “find” the votes needed to overturn his narrow loss in the state. Recent court filings have made clear that Willis is also interested in other calls made by Trump and his associates to officials in Georgia, false statements about the election made during Georgia legislative committee hearings and the submission of a fake slate of Republican electors to Congress and the National Archives. In several filings, she specifically alleged that there was “a multi-state, coordinated plan by the Trump Campaign to influence the results of the November 2020 election in Georgia and elsewhere.” Willis has said that she is considering subpoenaing Trump, a step that would surely kick off a legal battle. Trump has hired Findling and former prosecutor Jennifer Little, with attorney Dwight Thomas serving as a consultant on matters related to special grand jury proceedings. A lot has been made of past social media postings by Findling that suggest he’s no fan of the former president, whom he called “racist” and “pathetic” in one August 2018 tweet. Andrew Fleischman, an appellate attorney in Atlanta who’s not connected to the case, said being a defense attorney “doesn’t necessarily mean believing your client is innocent or likeable, but it does mean taking a close look at the law and making sure the state has checked all the boxes.” “We defend the process,” Fleischman said. “And if they’re convicting the president, you want the process to be damn near perfect.” Findling is a well-respected and media savvy lawyer. That second point is crucial when there’s so much attention on a case and can present challenges with a client like Trump who’s so accustomed to speaking for himself without a filter, Pate said. “You want to respect the fact that (the client) needs in many cases to make statements to the media, but at the same time, you don’t want to jeopardize your case,” he said. Perhaps the most important reason to have a lawyer at this stage of the investigation is to have a channel of communication with prosecutors, Pate said. “They have a way of getting you to make admissions about something you think may be completely harmless which actually fills a piece of their case,” he said of prosecutors. “So you don’t want to be on a call or a meeting with the government yourself when your statements can be used against you.” A lawyer can also negotiate dates for an eventual appearance if a subpoena is issued and review any documents that may be requested before they’re handed over. And a lawyer can reach out to other witnesses who have appeared before the special grand jury to see if they’re willing to talk about what was asked. Steven Frey has worked with Findling on several cases, including the successful defense of a sheriff who was facing 27 felony charges in an indictment that accused him of using his office for personal gain. He called Findling “one of the finest lawyers I’ve ever dealt with.” McGahn also garners high praise. When he left that post in 2018, then-Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said, “I’ve known every White House Counsel since I arrived in Washington. Even in such impressive company, Don is a cut above.” Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.
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2022-08-14T20:38:32Z
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Biden energy secretary insists nuclear essential to clean energy initiatives Sec. Granholm argued that tax credits in the Inflation Reduction Act will create 'immediate' impact Energy Sec. Jennifer Granholm has stressed that any clean energy initiative must include nuclear energy as the Biden administration touts clean energy to help inflation relief. "Nuclear has to be part of the array of clean energy technologies," Granholm said during an appearance on "State of the Union" Sunday, saying the goal was to achieve "zero carbon-emitting baseload power." "There is money, both in the bipartisan infrastructure law, as well as in the Inflation Reduction Act, to incentivize the reduction and keep the existing fleet online as well." "Nuclear has to be a part of that," she added. The role of nuclear energy in any clean energy effort has remained a contentious point: The nuclear industry faces rising costs, aging infrastructure, competition from other energy sources and political opposition, but supporters insist it remains a vital part of achieving any zero-carbon emissions goals. Biden supported nuclear energy as part of his platform when running for president, and Granholm has remained a vocal supporter of nuclear energy, even pitching a federal subsidies program for existing plants. To help achieve those goals, the Biden administration in April launched a $6 billion effort to rescue nuclear power plants at risk of closing. The process included certification and bidding for a civil nuclear credit program that intended to bail out financially distressed owners and operates of nuclear power plants. Jay Faison, in a Fox News op-ed published in Jan. 2020, argued that clean energy supporters "should" support nuclear energy. ECONOMIST RESPONDS TO WHITE HOUSE CLAIMING ‘ZERO’ INFLATION IN JULY "It’s easy to say nuclear power is too expensive or unsafe," Faison wrote. "It’s simple, and the Democratic base likes this claim. However, this point generally confuses the distinction between keeping existing plants open and building new ones." He notes that no one is advocating for building the "Gen 3" reactors first designed in the 1950s, and that "there are exciting prospects ahead thanks to nuclear innovation." "New companies have figured out how to make nuclear power plants ‘walk-away safe.’ This means that no human intervention is needed to shut down the plant if something goes wrong," he explained. The Biden administration might need nuclear energy if it wants to help drive down energy costs as a part of the bid to combat still-strong inflation. Three studies on the recently-passed Inflation Reduction Act determined that Americans won’t feel the impact of the bill for months or even years. Granholm rebutted those findings, instead touting the bill’s ability to make immediate impact by helping taxpayers with incentive-based credits. "Immediately, people will be able to lower the fuel costs in their home," Granholm argued. "There is a 30% tax credit that you can claim in 2022 for installing energy-efficient windows, heat pumps, energy-efficient appliances – that is right away." CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP "And on top of that, if citizens want to install solar panels on their roofs so they can generate their own power, that’s another 30% tax credit." Fox News’ Rich Edson and the Associated Press contributed to this report.
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2022-08-14T20:46:47Z
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Howard delivers playoff-clinching win for Liberty over Dream NEW YORK (AP) - Natasha Howard scored 18 points and hit a big 3-pointer in the final minute as New York defeated Atlanta 87-83 on Sunday, sending the Liberty to the WNBA playoffs. With New York leading 80-79 in a back-and-forth fourth quarter, Howard hit a 24-footer to put the Liberty up by four with 55 seconds remaining. The Dream extended their ensuing possession by collecting a couple of offensive rebounds before Aari McDonald made a driving layup to trail 83-81 with 26 seconds left. Sabrina Ionescu and Howard both made two free throws for New York and the Liberty led by six before McDonald made another layup to close out the scoring. The win, New York's sixth in its past eight games, clinched a playoff spot. The Liberty (16-20) will be the seventh or eighth seed depending on the outcome of the later game between Phoenix and Chicago. A Phoenix win would give the Mercury the seventh seed; a Chicago win would give New York the seventh seed. Atlanta (14-22) lost its fourth in a row and sixth in its past eight games. Marine Johannes scored 18 points on 6-of-8 3-point shooting for New York. Stefanie Dolson added 15 points and 12 rebounds. Rhyne Howard had 24 points and seven assists for Atlanta. Monique Billings added 15 points, Maya Caldwell 14 and McDonald 11.
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2022-08-14T20:48:08Z
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Drew Rasmussen took a perfect game into the ninth inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays expanded their lead over Baltimore for the final AL wild card to 1 1/2 games with a 4-1 victory over the Orioles on Sunday. Rasmussen allowed his first baserunner when Jorge Mateo doubled down the left-field line on the first pitch of the ninth. Mateo, who went 5 for 5 on Friday night, later scored on a Rasmussen wild pitch. The right-hander struck out seven in the longest outing of his career. He threw 62 of 87 pitches for strikes. Jason Adam got two outs for his sixth save, finishing a one-hitter. Rasmussen (7-4) struck out Rougned Odor on a 2-2 pitch to end an eight-pitch at-bat for the second out in the eighth. Baltimore’s Adley Rutschman flew out to the warning track in center in the first. Former Ray Brett Phillips had a hard drive buzz Rasmussen with two outs in the sixth, but shortstop Taylor Walls fielded the ball and threw to first for the out. Rasmussen was coming off three no-hit innings in his previous start Aug, 7 at Detroit, an abbreviated outing to manage his workload for the season. His longest career start had been seven innings, coming June 4 against the Chicago White Sox. There hasn’t been a perfect game in the majors since Seattle’s Felix Hernandez accomplished the feat at home against the Rays on Aug. 15, 2012. Tampa Bay has never thrown a perfect game. Matt Garza has only Rays no-hitter, coming on July 26, 2010, at Tropicana Field against Detroit. Randy Arozarena hit a three-run homer off Jordan Lyles (9-9) with two out in the third. Arozarena has 15 homers and 38 RBIs in 37 games against Baltimore. It was his second home run in 10 at-bats off Lyles. Lyles was charged with four runs and five hits in 4 1/3 innings. He had won his last three starts. David Peralta hit an RBI single in the fifth off Joey Krehbiel, who replaced Lyles with two on. TRAINER’S ROOM Orioles: 1B Ryan Mountcastle rested. He is day to day after he was hit on his left hand by a pitch on Saturday. ... RHP Tyler Wells (lower left side discomfort) has started a throwing program. ... LHP Alexander Wells (left elbow inflammation) had his rehab assignment moved from the FCL Orioles to Double-A Bowie. Rays: SS Wander Franco (right hamate bone) said he will join Triple-A Durham to start a rehab assignment Tuesday. ... 2B Brandon Lowe (shoulder) was out of the lineup for the second consecutive day. UP NEXT Orioles: RHP Kyle Bradish (1-4) will face Toronto and LHP Yusei Kikuchi (4-6) on Monday night. Rays: LHP Ryan Yarbrough (0-7) will start or follow an opener against the New York Yankees on Monday night. RHP Gerrit Cole (9-4) will start for the AL East-leading Yankees. ___ More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports Credit: Steve Nesius Credit: Steve Nesius Credit: Steve Nesius Credit: Steve Nesius Credit: Steve Nesius Credit: Steve Nesius
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2022-08-14T20:49:19Z
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WALNUT CREEK, Calif. (KRON) — Two pistols were recovered from a stolen rental car parked in a residential area,according to a Facebook post from Walnut Creek Police Department. On Saturday evening an officer on a residential patrol noticed a “suspicious vehicle” parked on a side street. The officer checked the license plate of the car as well as the vehicle identification, or VIN number. The two did not match. A further DMV records check of the VIN number showed that the vehicle was in fact a rental car that had been reported stolen, according to police. A search of the vehicle recovered two pistols. Officers are still investigating this incident and anyone with information on the stolen vehicle is encouraged to contact WCPD.
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2022-08-14T20:49:36Z
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WFO BROWNSVILLE Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, August 14, 2022 _____ AREAL FLOOD ADVISORY Flood Advisory National Weather Service Brownsville TX 202 PM CDT Sun Aug 14 2022 ...FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 245 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...A portion of Deep South Texas, including the following county, Cameron. * WHEN...Until 245 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 202 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Rio Hondo, La Tina, Las Yescas, Las Yescas Elementary School and Green Valley Farms. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. _____ Copyright 2022 AccuWeather
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WFO BROWNSVILLE Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, August 14, 2022 _____ SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Brownsville TX 244 PM CDT Sun Aug 14 2022 ...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of central Cameron and eastern Willacy Counties through 330 PM CDT... At 243 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms capable of producing a landspout along a line extending from near Arroyo City to La Encantada Elementary School. Movement was northeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Landspouts and winds in excess of 30 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Harlingen, San Benito, Los Fresnos, Rancho Viejo, Rio Hondo, Los Indios, Arroyo City, Rangerville, Olmito and La Paloma. This includes the following highways... Interstate Highway 69 E between mile markers 7 and 28. US Highway 281 between mile markers 816 and 834. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. 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 2603 9766 2605 9784 2660 9744 2649 9741 2651 9742 2645 9746 2647 9740 2644 9741 2644 9740 2641 9745 2644 9739 2639 9741 2636 9734 2636 9733 2621 9731 2593 9756 TIME...MOT...LOC 1943Z 204DEG 15KT 2629 9749 2603 9764 LANDSPOUT...POSSIBLE MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH _____ Copyright 2022 AccuWeather
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Rays' Drew Rasmussen loses perfect game in ninth inning vs. Orioles originally appeared on NBC Sports Washington Jorge Mateo did not want to be on the wrong end of history on Sunday. The Baltimore Orioles had gone 24 up, 24 down through eight innings against Tampa Bay Rays starter Drew Rasmussen on Sunday. At just 79 pitches, Rasmussen came out for the ninth inning with perfection in sight. Mateo came up as the leadoff batter in the ninth and put an end to those hopes. The Orioles shortstop pulled the first pitch of the inning ball down the left field line and reached second for a double, making him the team’s first baserunner of the game. Rasmussen got Terrin Vavra to ground out in the next at-bat. Mateo then came in to score the Orioles’ only run on a wild pitch from Rasmussen, who was quickly pulled. The righty ended his afternoon with a final line of 8 1/3 innings pitched, one hit, one earned run and seven strikeouts on 87 pitches. Jason Adam got the final two outs for the Rays, who picked up a 4-1 win. Rasmussen’s outing landed one day shy of the 10th anniversary of MLB’s last perfect game, which came from Felix Hernandez on Aug. 15, 2012 – against the Rays. Rasmussen had a chance to earn the 24th perfect game in MLB history and the first in franchise history for Tampa Bay. Sports In partnership with NBC Sports Philadelphia Rasmussen is the third pitcher this season to lose a no-hitter in the ninth inning. St. Louis’ Miles Mikolas lost a no-no with two outs in the ninth on June 14 and Los Angeles Dodgers starter Tyler Anderson came two outs shy of a no-hitter the following night. So far, there have been four no-hitters across the big leagues in 2022. Reid Detmers of the Los Angeles Angels is the only pitcher to complete a solo no-hitter, with the other three no-nos taking a group effort.
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2022-08-14T20:56:14Z
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Investigation underway after video shows Claiborne warden hitting inmate By Web Staff and Tiffany Flournoy Click here for updates on this story HOMER, Louisiana (KTBS) — Claiborne Parish Sheriff Sam Dowies says he is investigating after video surfaced showing some of his jail employees striking, swearing at, and macing a jail inmate. The video was shown to KTBS-3 News by Homer Police Chief Van McDaniel, who said he is concerned about sending suspects to the jail after his department arrests them. The inmate is Cedre Moore, 22, of Homer. He was arrested in April on multiple outstanding warrants for violent offenses such as aggravated assault and resisting an officer, among other charges. But McDaniel said Moore did not give his officers any problem when they picked him up. The video takes place in the Claiborne Parish Detention Center, where a Homer police officer brought Moore for booking. It’s captured on his body camera. “You’re gonna show some (expletive) respect to him,” said one of the female employees present. “Who do you think you’re disrespecting (expletive)?” As Moore got up from the bench at the officers’ direction, he walks by warden Dusty Williams who, seemingly unprovoked, hits him in the back of the head. “Who do you want to laugh at? Who do you think you’re disrespecting little (expletive)?” asked Williams. “Why you smiling and think you’re going to disrespect me?” That’s when Moore is put into a room and maced. At that point, Moore screams in pain at being maced. He’s then mocked by the male employee. “Aaaaaah my (expletive). I’m going to give you some more (mace).” After Moore is maced, the employees cough and cover their faces and go outside to get some fresh air. Moore is left inside back on the bench where the incident began. “Please, sit down boy! You’re gonna learn to respect. I didn’t arrest you, I didn’t say (expletive) to you,” said Williams. Moore is then addressed by the lone male employee present. “Sit your (expletive) down and put that (expletive) shirt on,” the employee says in the video. McDaniel told KTBS he is now concerned about sending suspects to the detention center if this is how they’re going to be treated. He pointed out what he finds most disturbing. “Well, of course the language was extremely inappropriate,” McDaniel said. “And the fact that the warden struck that young man in the back of the head, that was concerning, very concerning.” KTBS-3 News also spoke with Claiborne Sheriff Sam Dowies about the incident as his department runs the detention center. Dowies refused to go on camera for an interview but did answer some questions. He told KTBS-3 News that the matter is now under investigation. He also said that the male employee who maced Moore has been terminated. McDaniel described the sheriff’s employees’ behavior as “not professional.” “I can imagine, you know, what happens when nobody’s around? I mean, of course, that day, they were thinking that nobody was looking, nobody knew, nobody would find out. But it just so happened the officer’s body camera was running at the time. And the incident was caught totally by mistake. But still, what happens when there’s nobody there? You know, it’s extremely disturbing and I worry about some of the people we send out there,” McDaniel said. McDaniel said law enforcement officers are taught to remain professional in all circumstances and to de-escalate the situation. But he believes the detention center staff “most definitely” escalated the situation with Moore since he was not demonstrating any violence toward them. If he had, then he should have been charged with that, McDaniel said. And even though the physical interaction is between Williams, who is white, and Moore, who is black, McDaniel does not believe it was racially motivated. “It’s just totally unprofessional,” he said. “These are the types of things that make people not like law enforcement, make people not like us, make people want to kill us. … This is not good for the image of law enforcement,” McDaniel said. But Dowies says he stands by his warden. Dowies also told KTBS that open handed strikes are permitted under certain conditions at the facility. At two points in the video Williams turns to other inmates in the room and tells them “open hand, open hand,” referring to her strike. Dowies said Williams brings discipline and order to the facility that was not present before. Dowies also told KTBS that he believes the release of the video from inside his jail was politically motivated and part of an ongoing rift between his department and the Homer Police Department. McDaniel did not mention a feud between him and the sheriff, but he did acknowledge the lack of communication between the two, which he termed as a “detriment to public safety” in the parish. “The sheriff don’t want to listen to anything I got to say about this.” Please note: This content carries a strict local market embargo. If you share the same market as the contributor of this article, you may not use it on any platform.
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2022-08-14T20:57:32Z
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UK weather: Four days of thunderstorms to bring more danger and not relief after country scorched on weekend of wildfires Fire and rescue services have been tackling an enormous number of fires around the country, with the South East among the worst affected regions, with little or no rain at all since January. Sunday 14 August 2022 21:57, UK The UK is braced for several days of thunderstorms after a hot weekend which saw parts of the country grapple with wildfires - but the change in weather is likely to bring more danger rather than relief, meteorologists have warned. A lack of rain and high temperatures have caused drought conditions which have turned much of the country's landscape from green to brown and yellow. An amber heat warning remained in place on Sunday, as temperatures stayed north of 30C in parts of the UK. Significant fires have been reported in parts of London, Kent, and Essex over the past two days, while the weather has also resulted in incidents of people getting into difficulty while swimming in lakes, rivers, and the sea. UK weather latest: Search under way for person in Thames Fire and rescue services have been tackling an enormous number of wildfires around the country, especially in the South East, where there has been little rain at all since January. Several services have described the recent demand as "unprecedented", with Dorset reporting that during the first 10 days of August, it attended 180 wildfires - compared to just 34 last year. And the four days of thunderstorms expected next week are not likely to offer much relief. Instead, the driest conditions in almost 50 years, which have water levels in reservoirs visibly lower and drought officially declared in eight areas of England on Saturday, may lead to flooding. The thunderstorms are likely to bring significant rainfall, but it may be too much too soon. Geographers and meteorologists say that the best type of rain to bring the earth out of its parched state would be a light drizzle. Instead of soaking into the baked ground, the downpours that are expected could lead to large amounts of surface run-off - potentially causing sudden flooding and even power cuts, the Met Office has warned. Read more: What happens during a drought and how can you help? How little rain has your area had compared to previous years? Thunderstorm warnings in place to start the week Met Office forecaster Dan Stroud explained that the "rain from really intense downpours will be unable to soak into the baked ground quickly". "It's very difficulty for the water to actually get in because it has to force the air out of the soil. So dry ground gets very quickly overwhelmed, and we then get surface run-off," he added. The Met Office has issued yellow warnings about the thunderstorms, saying they could cause significant disruption on Monday across all but the most northern parts of the UK. Get the five-day forecast where you are "Spray, and sudden flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures," it said. "There is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded quickly, with damage to some buildings from floodwater, lightning strikes, hail or strong winds. "Where flooding or lightning strikes occur, there is a chance of delays and some cancellations to train and bus services. "There is a slight chance that power cuts could occur and other services to some homes and businesses could be lost." The yellow warning for thunderstorms will drop south throughout the week, affecting just England on Tuesday, and then the very south of England on Wednesday. No warnings are in place for Thursday.
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2022-08-14T21:01:21Z
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FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — The Fairfax County Police Department is asking for help finding an 11-year-old who was last seen in the Annandale area. According to police, 11-year-old Kimberly Villeda Lopez was last seen on Saturday, Aug. 13 at around 7 p.m. on the 4300 block of Allman Drive in Annandale. Kimberly has black hair and brown eyes, stands about 5’1″ and weighs around 120 pounds. Anyone who has seen Kimberly or has information related to her whereabouts is asked to call Fairfax Police at 703-691-2131.
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2022-08-14T21:02:37Z
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BERWICK, Pa. (AP) — One person was killed and another 17 people injured when a vehicle struck a crowd gathered at a Pennsylvania bar for a fundraiser for victims of a house fire that killed 10 earlier this month; the man police say was the driver was arrested shortly afterward in the beating death of his mother nearby. The crash occurred at about 6:15 p.m. Saturday outside the Intoxicology Department bar in Berwick, which had been scheduled to hold an all-day fundraising event to benefit victims of the Aug. 5 blaze, that killed seven adults and three children in Nescopeck. Pennsylvania State Police identified the driver as 24-year-old Adrian Oswaldo Sura Reyes of Nescopeck. He was arraigned early Sunday morning on two counts of criminal homicide. Shortly after the crash was reported, troopers were called about a man “physically assaulting” a woman less than a mile away in Nescopeck. Troopers arrived to find that Sura Reyes had been arrested by local police and a woman was dead. Luzerne County Coroner Francis Hacken confirmed Sunday that the victim, Rosa D. Reyes, 56, of Nescopeck — dead of multiple traumatic injuries after being struck by a vehicle and then assaulted with a hammer — was the mother of suspect Sura Reyes. Geisinger Medical Center said it received 15 patients after the crash, and five remained in critical condition while three were listed in fair condition, a hospital spokesperson said Sunday morning. Seven patients had been treated at hospitals and released. Trooper Anthony Petroski III told reporters at a midnight news conference that Sura Reyes was not currently a suspect in the fire, the cause of which remains under investigation. “This is a complete tragedy in a community where there’s already been tragedy,” Petroski said. “We are going to do our job to the best of our abilities to conduct a thorough investigation not only for the families but the community members. They’re already hurting.” Sura Reyes was denied bail and remained in Columbia County prison pending an Aug. 29 preliminary hearing. Wilkes-Barre newspapers reported that he said only “Sorry” in response to reporters’ questions as he was taken from Shickshinny police station. It wasn’t immediately clear whether he had a lawyer to comment on his behalf. The first funerals for victims of the fire were held Friday, and more were scheduled for Sunday and Monday. The bar called the events an “absolute tragedy” and said on its Facebook page that they will be closed until further notice and would like privacy “while we grieve add try to process the events that occurred.”
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NEW YORK (AP) — Jacob deGrom struck out 10 in six dominant innings and Edwin Díaz earned his 200th career save, helping the New York Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies 1-0 on Saturday night. Pete Alonso hit an early RBI single as the NL East leaders improved to 31-9 following a loss and 10-4 in the season series with Philadelphia. Alonso leads the NL with 97 RBIs. Díaz issued two walks in the ninth, and Philadelphia had runners on second and third when Nick Castellanos struck out swinging for the final out. It was Díaz’s 27th save of the season. The All-Star closer became the sixth active pitcher to reach 200 saves. “It’s awesome,” deGrom said. “He’s done a great job and you’re comfortable any time he’s in the game.” The Mets posted their MLB-best 15th shutout. It was their first 1-0 win over Philadelphia since R.A. Dickey tossed a one-hitter exactly 12 years ago at Citi Field. “The star of the show was our pitching staff,” Alonso said. DeGrom (2-0) allowed two hits and walked none in his third start after spending the first part of the season on the injured list. He has yielded six hits, struck out 28 and issued one walk in 16 2/3 innings so far this year. “You don’t really know what to expect coming back, but last time out I was able to look at a couple of things where I felt I was getting off mechanically and try to make those adjustments while I was going through a pretty slow process of coming back,” deGrom said. “That seems to have paid off a little bit.” The two-time NL Cy Young Award winner opened the game by striking out Bryson Stott looking on a 101.1 mph fastball and then allowed a soft single to Rhys Hoskins. After Alec Bohm grounded into a force play, deGrom fanned J.T. Realmuto on three straight sliders. “Nothing’s different from the last time that I faced him,” Hoskins said. It was deGrom’s second double-digit strikeout game since returning and his 55th in the regular season overall. He improved to 9-1 in 20 career starts against the Phillies. “He’s doing great,” Díaz said. “He can do everything he wants with the hitters.” Philadelphia wasted a terrific performance by Aaron Nola (8-9), who allowed four hits in eight innings. The right-hander struck out eight and walked one, but he dropped to 0-3 in four starts against New York this year. Nola became the first Philadelphia pitcher to toss a complete game against the Mets in New York since Kyle Kendrick in 2013. The Phillies finished with three hits. New York jumped in front in the first. Starling Marte singled, stole second and took third on a throwing error by Realmuto before scoring on Alonso’s soft single to right. After Alonso’s hit, Luis Guillorme and Jeff McNeil had consecutive one-out singles in the second. Nola retired 17 in a row before McNeil started the eighth with a walk. “Facing deGrom, you know it’s going to be low (scoring),” Nola said. “So it’s just going to be a battle all night. And it was.” TRAINER’S ROOM Phillies: OF Kyle Schwarber (strained right calf) took batting practice on the field and ran in the outfield before hitting for Matt Vierling in the eighth. Schwarber was pulled in the fifth inning of Thursday’s 3-0 loss to Miami and sat out Friday. Mets: 3B Eduardo Escobar (left side tightness) was held out of the lineup and an MRI came back clean. … INF/OF Jeff McNeil was in the lineup after getting two stitches for a lacerated right thumb. McNeil exited Friday’s game in the second with the injury. … RHP Tommy Hunter (low back tightness) began a rehab assignment with Double-A Binghamton. UP NEXT Philadelphia right-hander Zack Wheeler (11-5, 2.63 ERA) opposes New York right-hander Chris Bassitt (9-7, 3.39 ERA) on Sunday. Wheeler is 4-2 with a 2.48 ERA in 10 career starts against the Mets. He broke into the majors with New York in 2013 and went 44-38 with a 3.77 ERA in 126 starts with the Mets. ___ More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
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WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Germany’s environment minister said the mass die-off of fish in the Oder River is an ecological catastrophe and it isn’t clear yet how long it will take the river to recover. Steffi Lemke spoke Sunday at a news conference alongside her Polish counterpart, Anna Moskwa, after a meeting in Szczecin, a Polish city on the Oder River. The Oder runs from Czechia to the border between Poland and Germany before flowing into the Baltic Sea. Ten tons of dead fish were removed from it last week, but Mokswa said the cause of the mass die-off still has not yet been determined. “So far, at least 150 samples of water from the Oder River have been tested. None of the studies have confirmed the presence of toxic substances. At the same time, we are testing fish. No mercury or other heavy metals have been found in them,” she said. She said some Oder water samples were being sent to foreign laboratories to be tested for about 300 substances. Both ministers said they were focused now on doing what they can to limit the damage to the river’s ecosystem. Lemke suggested that German authorities were not alerted quickly enough after dead fish were detected in Poland and said communications between the two countries should be improved.
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2022-08-14T21:08:05Z
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CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) — The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline plummeted 45 cents over the past three weeks to $4.10 per gallon. Industry analyst Trilby Lundberg of the Lundberg Survey said Sunday that the continued decline comes as crude oil costs also remain low. “The drop of a dollar per gallon has not been enough to restore motorist demand, which is in retreat due to sustained high price levels,” Lundberg said in a statement. The average price at the pump is down a dollar over the past nine weeks, but it’s 85 cents higher than it was one year ago. Nationwide, the highest average price for regular-grade gas was in the San Francisco Bay Area, at $5.36 per gallon. The lowest average was in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at $3.38 per gallon. According to the survey, the average price of diesel plunged 37 cents over three weeks to $5.17 a gallon. ___ This story has been corrected to show that the last survey was three weeks ago, not two.
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Rare blue lobster caught by father and son in Maine PORTLAND, Maine - You never know what the waters will turn up, and in Luke Rand’s case, it was a rare blue lobster. The 36-year-old from Portland, Maine, said he and his father captured the unique crustacean last Thursday in Casco Bay, an inlet in the Gulf of Maine. "We caught it early in the day and were taken back by how blue it was," Rand told FOX Television Stations. The father and son said they have been lobstering for more than 20 years. Rare blue lobster caught in Maine. (Credit: Luke Rand) "My first instinct was to pull out my phone to document the find because it was such a rare occasion," Rand continued. RELATED: Freckles, rare calico lobster rescued from Manassas Red Lobster, dies at Virginia museum Rand said the lobster will be donated to be studied or released back into the wild. According to the Maine Lobstermen’s Community Alliance, the color of lobsters can vary. According to the Alliance, lobster shells contain astaxanthin, a pigment to determine their color. Astaxanthin is naturally red but can change to blue or yellow when combined with proteins. While the find may be novel to much of the country, Maine has seen its share of rare lobsters, and they’ve even been discovered at restaurant chains. "While a blue lobster can be found each season somewhere in these waters, a lobsterman can go his whole life never catching one," Rand added. This story was reported from Los Angeles.
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2022-08-14T21:24:47Z
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WFO CORPUS CHRISTI Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, August 14, 2022 _____ TORNADO WARNING The National Weather Service in Corpus Christi has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Central Duval County in south central Texas... * Until 430 PM CDT. * At 359 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Benavides, moving northwest at 25 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. * This dangerous storm will be near... Rosita around 415 PM CDT. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. _____ Copyright 2022 AccuWeather
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'I spent £500 on my dream holiday wardrobe... Shame I couldn't keep it': Invited to a posh wedding in Ibiza, Kate wanted to upgrade her look. Here she reveals her secret for getting five-star fashion on a shoestring - Kate Wills opens up about curating a five-star wardrobe from rental sites - She speaks about how dressing in luxe gowns made her feel 'like a trust funder' - Kate calls it a 'great way to experiment with my style' on holiday Sipping sundowners by the pool in Ibiza in a £640 Beulah silk maxi dress, with a £1,000 Olympia Le-Tan handbag nestled by my cocktail, I look like a multi-millionaire. That evening, my partner and I book a babysitter and head to a posh hotel for dinner. I wear an elegant £355 Rixo dress, with buttons all down the back. Instead of feeling like a scruffy interloper, as I normally do in a five-star, I feel like I completely fit in. We have an amazing dinner with particularly great service. Was it the dress? Who knows. The next day, decked out in a Jacquemus shirt dress (£500), I splash out more than £800 on chartering a speedboat for the afternoon, something I have never even dreamed of doing before. We all want to become a new person on holiday, a fantasy version of ourselves, wafting around an infinity pool in immaculate white linen. And on this trip, I finally did it. How? I packed a dream wardrobe of designer pieces — and the clothes changed me. I felt more liberated and extravagant. In the rental market: Kate in an Alexis dress (£11 a day, RRP £395). She spoke about how dressing in luxe gowns made her feel 'like a trust funder' Dressing like a character from the hit TV show Succession makes me feel like I am one, except, perhaps, for the fact I flinch every time my two-year-old daughter comes near me with her dripping red ice lolly. Because my outfit might be worth a fortune, but it's only rented. And so is the rest of my holiday wardrobe. I never thought I'd be the kind of person who hired designer outfits to take on holiday (and not just because, as the mother of a toddler, wearing anything that's not washable is out of the question). But I knew I needed an super-glam outfit to wear to my friend's black-tie wedding in Ibiza — the kind of wedding where High Street just wouldn't cut it — and couldn't afford to shell out for one when the trip itself had already pushed me into my overdraft. A friend suggested I try renting a dress instead and, out of curiosity, I signed up for a few of the big rental companies. I downloaded apps for By Rotation and Hurr (which recently teamed up with Selfridges to offer an in-person rental service) and browsed the website of My Wardrobe HQ (which has partnered with Burberry, Tommy Hilfiger and Harrods). I was surprised at how affordable it was (prices start at £4 a day) and how slick and easy to use the sites were. Vibrant: De La Vali gown (£61 for eight days, RRP £475). Kate called the experience a 'great way to experiment with my style' on holiday A couple of days later I was twirling in front of my bedroom mirror in a show-stopping, canary-yellow floor-length De La Vali gown (£61 for eight days, versus £475 to buy it). I looked — and felt — amazing. I knew my trusty 'weddings bag' — a silver Whistles clutch — wouldn't do, so I decided to hire that hot pink Olympia Le-Tan book bag (£19 to rent, RRP £1,090). It's an instantly recognisable piece I've admired from afar for years but could never justify splashing that much cash. On a roll, I added some Soru black onyx hoop earrings (£35 to rent, RRP £145). But what about the rest of my trip? All of a sudden, the crumpled kaftans and stained sundresses which I would normally chuck in my suitcase for a big holiday seemed a bit depressing. So I decided to upgrade my entire five-day holiday wardrobe. Shorts suit: Keepsake (£54 four days, £330). 'While renting occasionwear is nothing new, hiring your holiday wardrobe is the rental market's newest frontier', she says I plumped for a pretty blue and white soft silk crepe de chine maxi dress from luxury London label Beulah (£79 for seven days, RRP £640), which I thought would look great on the beach, and a patterned silk jumpsuit from the same designer (£105 for seven days, RRP £595) to wear out to dinner. It was a bit out of my sartorial comfort zone, but I was finding that fantasy holiday me is braver. Then I picked a pair of tiger-print Ganni shorts (£64 for seven days, RRP £145) and matching shirt (£42 for seven days, RRP £155) and also the Jacquemus shirt dress (£104 for seven days, RRP £500) on the basis that they would look great for sightseeing in Ibiza Old Town. I couldn't resist that Rixo maxi dress (£96 for seven days, RRP £355) and an off-the-shoulder Reformation dress (£87 for seven days, RRP £285) for lounging by the pool in style. While renting occasionwear is nothing new, hiring your holiday wardrobe is the rental market's newest frontier. Last year the London hotel Page 8 teamed up with By Rotation to offer a 'no pack holiday', with guests choosing looks to rent for their stay as if it were room service. This summer, most of the major rental companies have curated holiday edits, featuring luxe kaftans, cut-out dresses, designer shorts and even swimwear. Beach look: Beulah maxi dress (£79 for seven days, RRP £640). She says: 'A few days after I placed my orders, box after box of tissue-paper-wrapped designer clothes turned up at my door' The High Street is also now getting in on the act, with brands such as L.K. Bennett and Jigsaw offering rental subscription services. 'We started a specific beachwear collection last summer,' says Sacha Newall, founder of My Wardrobe HQ, which launched in November 2019. 'We noticed a lot of customers were hiring all the looks for their two-week holiday, normally to places like St Tropez or Mykonos where you dress to impress. 'Someone who's going away will rent a selection of contemporary casual day dresses from Jigsaw and Hush, plus a few showstopper pieces from Giambattista Valli or Gucci. 'Everybody has a holiday wardrobe different to their home style, or at least a few pieces they only wear abroad, so it makes sense to be able to update this without buying new.' My Wardrobe HQ is unique in that it also offers swimwear, fitness and skiwear edits. Although the idea of wearing a rented bikini feels a bit icky, Sacha assures me that all their clothes have a medical-grade clean before you receive them. A few days after I placed my orders, box after box of tissue-paper-wrapped designer clothes turned up at my door. It was like an epic internet shopping binge without the guilt. If you are going to rent a holiday wardrobe you do need to be organised. I'd recommend starting your search at least two weeks before you fly. Elegant: Panambi top and skirt combination (£37.60 for four days, RRP £297). 'It turns out well-cut clothes in luxurious fabrics are more flattering and comfortable,' Kate admits Some outfits didn't suit me as much as I hoped, and I sent back one dress because it was too tight (and that was before any holiday eating and drinking). Most sites offer a full refund if you return the items with tags, so you can try before you hire. But everything else I ordered looked even better on than it did on the website. I also discovered just why people drop big money on designer clothes when you can buy something just as nice on the more upscale end of the High Street. It turns out well-cut clothes in luxurious fabrics are more flattering and comfortable. I'd been feeling a bit self-conscious about baring my post-baby body on holiday, but these designer outfits hid a multitude of sins. If I was surprised by how straightforward renting was, my holiday packing was even easier. I flung all the clothes I'd borrowed into a case, many of them still in the packaging they'd come in. Normally I'm struggling to close my bag, but because I knew exactly what I would be wearing over the next five days, I could travel seriously light. I was showered with compliments when wearing my 'something borrowed' yellow gown to the wedding. Floral: Rixo maxi dress (£96 for seven days, RRP £355). She explains: 'Dressing like an unapologetic trust-funder made me act like one too' Cool: Jacquemus shirt dress (£104 for seven days, RRP £500). Kate says: 'If I had the money, I'd rent all my clothes for every holiday' And when someone asked where it was from, I didn't let on that I didn't actually own it. Women often self-deprecatingly play down new outfits — 'Oh, this old thing?!' — but this dress was so obviously incredible I would have felt silly even attempting that. I guess I should have come clean that I'd rented it — and confessed that I could never afford to buy it — but I simply didn't feel the need. Dressing like an unapologetic trust-funder made me act like one too. The wedding was full of designer labels and I wanted to fit in. And yes, I swerved the red wine and didn't get tipsy, just in case. Although most sites will cover accidental wear and tear, if the garment is damaged beyond repair then you're paying the full retail price and keeping it. At the end of the night a few wedding guests jumped in the pool, but obviously I couldn't risk that. Renting my holiday wardrobe elevated the whole trip for me. It made it feel special, a bit like upgrading your hotel room to a suite or getting bumped up to business class on the flight. And it was a bonus not to come home with a suitcase full of dirty clothes to wash and then try to cram back into my full wardrobe. With a few clicks, all the dirties were picked up from my house — I didn't even have to queue at the post office. That said, I was sad to say goodbye to them. Some of our favourite holiday memories are tied up in the clothes we've worn. I have an embroidered kaftan that always makes me think of travelling through India because I wore it to death in Goa, and there's a Patagonia fleece which instantly transports me back to seeing the Northern Lights in Iceland. With nothing in my wardrobe to remind me of this trip, would I remember it in the same way? It had only been a holiday romance but I had become emotionally attached to these clothes. We've all heard of buyer's remorse, but I was experiencing 'renter's regret'. The De La Vali dress was such a statement that I'd probably never wear it again, but I could really see how the Ganni shorts and shirt would work for my everyday London summer style. So much so, I was tempted to buy them. Many sites offer you the chance to buy the pieces you love, deducting the cost of your rental from the retail price. And while not coming home to a mountain of washing was a strange but brilliant novelty, I did have post-holiday blues when casting an eye over my humdrum quotidian wardrobe. If I had the money, I'd rent all my clothes for every holiday. It was a great way to experiment with my style, discover new designers and try on a swanky new persona for size. In total I spent around £500, which is a fortune, I know, but strangely, I still don't feel guilty. Maybe the confidence of fantasy-fashion me is rubbing off? Thinking like a multi-millionaire, I tell myself I could have easily dropped the same amount on a single dress that I wore just once, so it's not a bad deal. It also cost less than my holiday rental car — and I know which I enjoyed more.
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By Isiah Holmes | Wisconsin Examiner On Aug. 24, new federal regulations will take effect to reduce the proliferation of untraceable, privately assembled firearms. Popularly known as “ghost guns,” these firearms have become steadily more common in Wisconsin. Their cryptic nature brings new challenges for law enforcement, particularly in states with loose gun laws. Every year, any given police department may encounter, seize or collect large quantities of firearms. Last year alone, the Milwaukee Police Department (MPD) recovered 3,279 firearms. While 2,918 of them are kept in evidence as part of ongoing investigations, the remaining handful are stored for “safekeeping.” Gun seizures reached a three year high, accompanying a rising homicide rate, with Milwaukee County experiencing 222 homicides in 2021. Through its Fusion Center, MPD is able to access the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN). Facilitated through the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), the program automates ballistic evaluations and intelligence to provide potential leads. Various aspects of a firearms history can be traced not only through serial numbers, but also from bullets recovered from crime scenes and other evidence. Last year, the MPD conducted 3,209 trace requests and recovered 3,279 firearms. Going back to 2019, when MPD recovered 2,621 guns, the department conducted 2,171 trace requests. That rate of 83%-84% was maintained into 2020, when homicides in Milwaukee began to rise. Nearly 3,100 guns were recovered, with the department conducting 2,586 trace requests. By the end of 2021, the department had conducted 3,209 trace requests, increasing the recovery rate to 98%. This same period of time, however, is also when ghost guns began to trickle into Wisconsin’s largest city. Prior to 2020, an MPD spokesperson told Wisconsin Examiner, the department had never encountered a ghost gun. In 2020, as the pandemic shut down economic activity and people took to the streets, MPD collected eight of the sly weapons. The following year the police seized 37 ghost guns. Between January 1 and July 28 of this year, 68 ghost guns have been recovered by MPD. Although eclipsed by the number of traceable firearms recovered annually by MPD, the number of ghost guns in the city has risen by 85% since first appearing in 2020. By their nature, ghost guns are much more difficult to trace through NIBIN. Over in the city of Kenosha nearly an hour away, they’re even more commonly encountered by police. On June 17, a Kenosha Police Department’s (KPD) Twitter page post stated the police had seized a ghost gun from a convicted felon. The weapon was also equipped with an extended magazine. “The suspect will also be facing drug charges,” the tweet states. “Wonder what the drugs tested positive for? FENTANYL.” Lt. Joseph Nosalik, KPD’s public information officer, noted that Kenosha’s ghost guns are often P-80 lower units. These are similar to the very popular Glock handguns, and follow the familiar formula of ghost guns being assembled from individual gun parts. “People buy the lower receiver and then buy the rest of the parts and assemble,” explained Nosalik. “So instead of buying a manufactured firearm from a dealer, they order it in pieces and none of the pieces have a serial number.” Kenosha PD has only encountered ghost handguns, and has not encountered rifles nor 3D printed guns. “Serial numbers are important to follow the trail of the gun,” Nosalik told Wisconsin Examiner. “This helps with tracking down and prosecuting those who do the ‘straw purchase.’” Those kind of gray market buys happen a lot in Wisconsin, where private transactions involving guns aren’t tracked. It’s why the Badger State is a place where the “gun show loophole” is prized or despised, depending on who you ask. As of July 26, KPD had recovered approximately 11 of the P-80 style ghost guns. In 2019 the department recovered 177 ghost guns, followed by 213 in 2020, and 292 in 2021. So far this year, KPD has recovered 157 ghost guns in all. Kenosha PD records very few homicides. From 2017 to 2019, the department experienced 4 to 7 homicides yearly. The number jumped to 15 in 2021, while just four have occurred so far in 2022. In May, following a series of shootings in the downtown area, elected officials in Milwaukee blasted Republican inaction on gun safety legislation in the state. Three months before, a GOP bill was introduced in the Assembly to protect gun dealers and manufacturers from being held liable for crimes committed with their firearms. Between 2015 and 2017, according to the Trace, there were four gun dealers or manufacturers that were issued warning letters by the ATF. One store in Milwaukee failed to report the sale of two or more pistols to an individual. Another over in West Allis racked up eight violations related to failure to obtain identification or other information from individuals receiving firearms, and failing to report the sale of pistols. A store in New Berlin received similar violations, while a Waukesha gun store failed to maintain records showing receipts or dispositions of firearms. In 2017, a Kenosha gun shop received eight violations including failing to “mark frames or receivers with required information.” The shop also failed to maintain records showing transfers, who received the firearms, and failed to record forms showing “importer, type, model, caliber or gauge, and serial number of the firearm being transferred.” The new federal regulation of ghost guns covers several bases. It redefines regulations around firearm frames or receivers, which ATF regulations hadn’t adequately addressed before. Marking certain gun parts will also be required, including serial numbers and record keeping by licensed dealers. However, the new revisions do not ban gun kits, nor do they affect penalties for crimes committed with ghost guns. In early 2020 a ghost gun was used to ambush two federal protective service officers in California. Although right-wing media blamed Antifa, the shooter was identified as 32-year-old Steven Carrillo, part of the far right, anti-government Boogaloo movement, PBS Frontline reported. Armed with an automatic short-barreled rifle, Carrillo opened fire killing one of the officers, David Patrick Underwood. A shadow has also lingered over the gun debate in Kenosha since 2020. Protests and civil unrest attracted armed militia-style groups, toting AR-15 rifles and patrolling neighborhoods looking for protesters. Then-17-year-old Kyle Rittenhouse, armed with an AR-15, killed two protesters and wounded another during a confrontation. Rittenhouse was acquitted in November 2021, but the events have left a bad feeling in the community. During a Kenosha County board meeting in June, a man speaking against a local push to allow guns on school grounds was arrested by deputies and taken into custody. Kevin Mathewson, a former Kenosha alder who posted an invitation to militia members to come to Kenosha during the unrest on a Kenosha Guard militia Facebook page, was at the meeting and spoke in defense of removing the prohibition on firearms in county buildings. Local residents reportedly assisted deputies in the man’s arrest, while others chanted “shame.” Kyle Johnson, political director of Black Leaders Organizing Communities (BLOC) in Kenosha, feels the heaviness left over from the conflict and Rittenhouse shootings every day. Growing anxiety around guns has seemingly caused even more people within the community to arm themselves. For Johnson himself, a lot of that anxiety also comes from the strained relations with KPD. Nevertheless, Johnson told Wisconsin Examiner, there is more agreement among gun owners in Kenosha that more regulations aren’t a bad thing. Johnson, a gun owner himself, feels that people who educate themselves about guns reach an understanding that “a lot of these laws that gun owners are asking for make sense.” Johnson is concerned about the growing trend of ghost guns in Kenosha and elsewhere. “The fact that there are guns that aren’t traceable, and we don’t know whose hands they’re getting in, definitely that’s something that keeps me awake,” said Johnson. “Because we’ve seen a fervor, a certain rising movement … I’m not even going to say their names and uplift them, but there’s been certain groups and militias — they refer to themselves as militias — that want people to lose rights that they’ve had. They’re actively campaigning for it. They’re actively talking about another civil war. When we’re talking about ghost guns, I don’t want to come to a point in this country where folks can print guns in their home, and they can go out and shoot up a grocery store. And that crime is going to be a lot harder to trace, and bring somebody to justice because it was a ghost gun.” He added, “this speaks to the fact that we need people in office who know the moment.” Wisconsin Examiner is part of States Newsroom, a network of news bureaus supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. Wisconsin Examiner maintains editorial independence. Contact Editor Ruth Conniff for questions: info@wisconsinexaminer.com. Follow Wisconsin Examiner on Facebook and Twitter. This story first appeared in the Wisconsin Examiner and is being republished with permission through a Creative Commons License. See the original story, here.
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2022-08-14T21:34:33Z
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With virtual reality headsets, elderly survivors of the partition between India and Pakistan are getting 360-degree views of their long-lost homes – on opposite sides of the international border. Copyright 2022 NPR With virtual reality headsets, elderly survivors of the partition between India and Pakistan are getting 360-degree views of their long-lost homes – on opposite sides of the international border. Copyright 2022 NPR
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2022-08-14T21:36:39Z
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Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson is a proud family man. Whenever Russ has a spare second, he is on social media documenting his life. Wilson's love and pride in his family is there for all to see, with his children regularly featured in these posts. However, it seems that Russ wants a bigger family and is determined to talk his wife into expanding their family. Over the past 12 months, Wilson has dropped several hints about his desire for a larger brood. How do we know this? Well, he has posted it all on social media. The new Broncos quarterback has once again dropped a not-so-subtle hints for Ciara. While in attendance at a Broncos training session, she was mobbed by a crowd of children. Ciara uploaded the video of her meeting with the children on her Instagram page. Never one to miss an opportunity, Russ dropped a comment on the post which read: "You look good with 6 kids" So it appears that Russ has set his target at six kids. Whether the couple goes that far, only time will tell. But what about the children already on the Wilson family roster? Here is the post by Ciara Wilson on which her husband commented: How many kids do Russell Wilson and Ciara have? Russell Wilson is married to music superstar, Ciara, and the couple are second only to Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen in the NFL power couple rankings. Russ has two children with Ciara, and she also has a son from a previous relationship with the rapper, Future. Russ appears keen for a six-child family with Ciara, and they are already half way there. Ciara has her eight-year-old son Future Zahir Wilburn from a previous relationship with rapper Future. The couple had a two-year relationship and were engaged when they separated, with accusations of infidelity directed at Future. Ciara would later gain full custody of their son, before she went on to meet Wilson a couple of years later. Born on April 28, 2017, five-year-old Sienna Princess Wilson is the couple's first child together, arriving barely a year after the pair married. Despite her tender years, Sienna has already starred in one of her mum's music videos and a Disney musical. Known by her Si Si nickname, there's every chance that she will follow in her mum's footsteps. Win Harrison Wilson is the couple's youngest child, who was born on July 23, 2020. There is no mistaking who Win's dad is because he is the spitting image of Russ. Speaking with Entertainment Tonight shortly after Win's birth, Ciara explained the origins of his unique name. "That is Daddy. I give credit to Dad. Russell would always be like, 'Here's Win shortstop!' He like, plays a whole thing out. And then obviously, Harrison, it was his dad's first name, which is really sweet and precious. There was a lot of love and thought put into it." Ciara continued: "We would talk about names and Russ kind of always had this name Win in the rotation, years ago, before we knew we were having a girl. He had all the good names and Win won. So Win is the name and he's so cute, he's so precious." Time will tell as to whether Russell Wilson gets his wish for the patter of more little feet. If you use any of the above quotes, please credit Entertainment Tonight and H/T Sportskeeda.
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2022-08-14T21:38:49Z
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay Rays center fielder Kevin Kiermaier expects to be ready for opening day next year following season-ending left hip surgery, but what team that will be with is yet to be determined. The 32-year-old Kiermaier is in the final season of a $53.5 million, six-year contract agreed to in March 2017. The Rays have a team option for 2023, which they will likely decline. While Kiermaier is focused on his rehab program, he also understands that this time with Tampa Bay that dates to his major league debut in 2013 could be over. He is open to staying with the Rays. “I’m driven, I’m motivated, this is like, for me, chasing something again,” Kiermaier said on Saturday. “I’m going to do everything in my power to try to look like the player I was a couple years ago, and hopefully a team, several teams will be wanting me. That’s what I plan, and I’m very excited.” The three-time AL Gold Glove winner was using crutches when he appeared in the Rays clubhouse for the first time since surgery before Tampa Bay played the Baltimore Orioles. He will use the crutches for three more weeks. Kiermaier hit .228 with seven home runs and 22 RBIs in 63 games this season. One issue Kiermaier faces when looking ahead is that the Rays’ Tropicana Field has an artificial turf playing surface. “Part of me is like, would I benefit from playing on grass everyday, maybe,” Kiermaier said. “I’ve got so accustomed to everything here. There’s so many pros and cons, way more pros, but the turf that’s definitely a big issue.” “For me, there’s no better feeling than running out on Tropicana Field from the dugout to start a game,” he said. “That will forever be the thing that I think of. It will be interesting to see what happens moving forward.” Kiermaier said he was in “really rough shape”over the last year and a half due to issues with the labrum. He last played on July 9. “My labrum was in terrible shaoe,” Kiermaier said. “Looked awful. (The doctor) showed me pictures on before and after, and it was incredible I played as long as what I did.” Kiermaier feels way better than expected a week and a half after surgery and called the procedure “a complete win.” “Throughout this month that I’ve been down, I’ve reflected a lot on a lot of things,” Kiermaier said. “A lot of memories here, I’m going to try and not tear up, but I’ve learned that the things that can make me tear and cry pretty easily are my kids and Tampa Bay Rays.” ___ More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
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2022-08-14T21:41:43Z
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WFO CORPUS CHRISTI Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, August 14, 2022 _____ AREAL FLOOD ADVISORY Flood Advisory National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX 421 PM CDT Sun Aug 14 2022 ...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of south Texas, including the following county, Nueces. * WHEN...Until 630 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Water over roadways. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 420 PM CDT, local law enforcement reported water over roadways due to heavy rainfall. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 3 and 7 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Corpus Christi, La Palmera Mall, Driscoll Childrens Hospital, Corpus Christi Country Club, Spohn Hospital South, Cole Park, Del Mar College Heritage Campus, Bay Area Medical Center, Cabaniss Field, Texas A&M University Corpus Christi, Downtown Corpus Christi, Kings Crossing Subdivision, South Texas Botanical Gardens, Del Mar College Windward Campus, Corpus Christi North Beach, Flour Bluff, Waldron Field and Corpus Christi Naval Air Station. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. _____ Copyright 2022 AccuWeather
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2022-08-14T21:43:14Z
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WASHINGTON — The weapon used in the movie set shooting of "Rust" could not have been fired without pulling the trigger, according to ABC News. FBI testing of the gun showed the .45 Colt caliber F.lli Pietta revolver could not have been fired without the pull of the trigger, the forensics report obtained by ABC News revealed. In October, a live round of ammunition killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and wounded director Joel Souza during rehearsal for the Western film "Rust," which took place a on the outskirts of Santa Fe, New Mexico. The report is part of an investigation into the film set shooting. Actor Alec Baldwin told investigators that when the gun fired, he was unaware that the cinematographer would die and was shocked to learn that he was holding a loaded gun with ammunition. Baldwin, who also was a producer of the Western film, had said the gun should have been empty for a rehearsal with no filming. Baldwin told ABC News in December that he never pulled the trigger of the gun. Baldwin's attorney told CNN on Sunday that the FBI forensics report was being "misconstrued," according to CNN. "The gun fired in testing only one time -- without having to pull the trigger -- when the hammer was pulled back and the gun broke in two different places," attorney Luke Nikas said in an email as reported by CNN. "The FBI was unable to fire the gun in any prior test, even when pulling the trigger, because it was in such poor condition." In April, New Mexico’s Occupational Health and Safety Bureau delivered a scathing narrative of safety failures in violation of standard industry protocols. It included testimony that production managers took limited or no action to address two previous misfires on the set, complaints from crew members that went unheeded, and reports that weapons specialists were not allowed to make decisions about additional safety training. The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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2022-08-14T21:43:29Z
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(The Hill) – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) has maintained a 7-point lead over Democratic nominee Beto O’Rourke in the Lone Star State’s governor’s race, new polling shows. The Dallas Morning News-University of Texas at Tyler poll showed Abbott’s 46 percent to 39 percent lead over O’Rourke remained steady since May. Abbott pulled the bulk of his support from the state’s Republican constituents in the new survey, with more than three-quarters saying they “approve” or “strongly approve” of his handling of the governorship — compared to just 22 percent of Democrats. Eighty-five percent of Republicans say they’d vote for Abbott in the race for governor, while 81 percent of Democrats say they’d vote for O’Rourke. A slightly higher percentage of Democrats reported they’d cross party lines to back Abbott than Republicans who said they’d do the same for O’Rourke — 12 percent and 8 percent, respectively. Higher percentages of respondents said Abbott would do a better job than O’Rourke at handling crime reduction, border security, electrical grid management and the economy, though more respondents said O’Rourke would be better at “bringing people together” than Abbott. In all, 47 percent of respondents said they approved of Abbott’s job performance and 49 percent disapproved. More than half of voters surveyed also said they thought Texas was “headed off on the wrong track” under its current leadership, at 56 percent, while 43 percent said it’s “headed in the right direction.” At the same time, slightly more than half of respondents — 53 percent — said they approved of Abbott’s management of the state’s economy Fifty-one percent, meanwhile, said they approved of Abbott’s handling of immigration at the southern border. The Texas governor has made recent headlines for reportedly sending buses of migrants north from the U.S.-Mexico border to New York City and Washington, D.C., in protest of President Biden’s immigration policies. Republicans in the new survey were most likely to attribute inflation and a higher cost of living in Texas to Biden and Congress, while Democrats evenly attributed the issue to Washington and to Abbott and Texas legislators and attributed it mostly to “supply problems.” O’Rourke won the Texas Democratic primary in March and will face Abbott in the general election in November. Conducted Aug. 1 to Aug. 7, the poll surveyed 1,384 registered voters, of which 33 percent reported being Democrats and 40 percent reported being Republics. Twenty-seven percent said they were affiliated with neither party. The margin of error was 2.8 percentage points.
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2022-08-14T21:46:14Z
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Kevin De Bruyne says he expects Bernardo Silva to remain at Manchester City amid interest from Barcelona. Despite the financial problems at Camp Nou, the Spanish giants have indicated they are interested in signing the Portugal midfielder this summer. Pep Guardiola has insisted he wants Bernardo to stay, though he says he cannot give any guarantees about his future with more than two weeks of the transfer window remaining. Bernardo was a substitute in the 4-0 victory over Bournemouth and clapped all four sides of the stadium before being the last man to leave the pitch. What did De Bruyne say about Bernardo's Barca links? Bernardo was given a resounding reception when he came on, with his name ringing around the Etihad Stadium, and De Bruyne says that affection is matched by his team-mates. "He knows, I think he's very loved," the Belgian told reporters. "The way that I see it, I think that he will be here, so there's nothing that I'm worried about. How many goals will Haaland score for Man City this season (all comps)? Thanks for voting. How many goals will Haaland score for Man City this season (all comps)? - 6%0-10 - 20%11-20 - 42%21-30 - 22%31-40 - 11%41+ "Whatever happens he is great for us and I expect him to be here with us this year." A great performance from the team and a fantastic atmosphere! I would also like to thank everyone at the stadium for those beautiful moments of love and support you guys showed me 💙 pic.twitter.com/H6OWz2Oh4b — Bernardo Silva (@BernardoCSilva) August 14, 2022 What about Man City's transfer business? De Bruyne was the star of City's victory that took the champions back to the top of the Premier League with a resounding 4-0 victory. Erling Haaland, meanwhile, had just eight touches and made only two passes on his home debut, though he did set up the opener for Ilkay Gundogan. "If he doesn't score they will say it, but he set up the first goal, he had a couple of chances and he was there," De Bruyne said. "He helped us make these chances, he did what he had to do and on another day he will score - it's all good for me. "Obviously it's hard being that focal point in the system. We have 11 people behind the ball pretty much all the time, so in these however many touches he was dangerous. "You don't need a lot of touches to be dangerous. He helps the team in many aspects and he didn't complain, he was still helping and giving assists so it's fine."
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2022-08-14T21:48:06Z
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WFO SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Tuesday, August 16, 2022 _____ EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area 126 PM PDT Sun Aug 14 2022 ...EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Very hot afternoon temperatures of up to 100 to 105F possible. * WHERE...North Bay Interior Mountains, East Bay Interior Valleys, Eastern Santa Clara Hills, East Bay Hills and Mountains Of San Benito County and Interior Monterey County Including Pinnacles National Monument. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...This forecast heat will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Be prepared to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air- conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. This is especially true during warm or hot weather when car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. _____ Copyright 2022 AccuWeather
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2022-08-14T21:54:48Z
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(NewsNation) — Utah is seeing a surge in child support payments over the past year, a change that state officials credit in part to a new state law that withholds hunting and fishing licenses to people who fall significantly behind on payments. “I came up with the idea for the bill, actually, in talking with some of my constituents who had noncustodial partners that were overdue on child support and going out and spending lots and lots of money hunting and fishing,” said state Rep. Karianne Lisonbee, who authored and passed the bill enacting the new law two years ago. It went into effect in 2021. The law blocks anyone from obtaining a hunting or fishing license if they are past due more than $2,500 in child support for a year. “A lot of people talk about sending people to jail or prison instantly when they hear non-collection of child support, non-payment of child support. But in reality, if they’re going to prison or jail, they’re not working, so that’s not helping solve the problem,” said Utah Office of Recovery Services (ORS) director Liesa Stockdale, whose agency manages child support in the state. “And when they get out they have marks on their record, they have legal marks on their record that could prevent them from getting future employment. So that’s not helping. And then there’s a stigma for the children involved that their parent has had to go to jail or prison. And that’s not helping anything.” In their conversations, Stockdale encouraged Lisonbee to think about “creative incentives” that are important to the people who owe child support but that wouldn’t impact their ability to support their children. “I think that hunting and fishing are fairly popular in almost every state,” Lisonbee said. Some states have embraced the policy, including Pennsylvania. Failure to make child support for three months allows the state to suspend a driver’s or professional license. In Utah, data provided by Stockdale suggests child support payments have gone up since the law was put into place. On July 1, 2021, they blocked the hunting and fishing licenses of 2,959 individuals. “Out of those people, when we looked at it again, this year, during the first week of July, 494 of those people had come into compliance with the law at some point during that first year,” she said. Stockdale acknowledged that the law may not be the only reason the people caught up on child support. “There’s really no way to 100% say that’s why these people were paying their support, I want to be honest and upfront about that,” she said. With that context in mind, Stockdale reports an increase in payments by nearly $2 million a year after the new law took effect, specifically coming from the individuals whose licenses were withheld. Lisonbee also worked with lawmakers to update the law this year to add flexibility to its enforcement. One change she made was to allow individuals to still obtain licenses if they missed one month’s payment because of a transition to a new job. Ultimately, Stockdale believes that Utah’s experience provides a lesson about how creative solutions can be used to change people’s behavior. “It’s a matter of finding that right incentive for your community, even for different parents within your community,” she said. “Two-thousand nine hundred and fifty-nine individuals, that’s only a small portion of our parents who owe child support. And we need to continue to be creative to find those little incentive niches that will speak to different parents and will mean something to them.”
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2022-08-14T21:58:12Z
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An exceptional new wave of traffic is coming for the Orange Line corridor Monday, MBTA officials are warning. Though the Orange Line won’t close its doors until 9 p.m. Friday, alternative transit plans for the 30-day shutdown will start to be put into place Monday. MassDOT’s Highway Division issued an advisory warning “travelers of all modes” in the Orange Line area will see an uptick in traffic congestion Monday as roadway modifications are made to support the new MBTA shuttles. Free shuttle buses will run between Oak Grove and Haymarket/Government Center and between Forest Hills and Back Bay/Copley throughout the Orange Line closure, the MBTA announced Friday. During the partial shutdown of the Green Line from Aug. 22 to Sept. 18, shuttle buses will also run between Government Center and Union Square. Though shuttle buses are ADA-accessible, shuttle vans will be available upon request. Along those routes, officials will begin making modifications including adding bus lanes, reconfiguring travel and turning lanes, reworking curbs and changing traffic signal timing at intersections, according to the MBTA. The MBTA again “strongly encouraged” regular riders to avoid the area when driving, consider working from home, reschedule not-absolutely-necessary trips, and if all other options are exhausted, plan for “significant” delays. The MBTA alternate transport plan also includes free use of the Commuter Rail — requiring presentation of a Charlie Card — and free passes for Bluebikes. The Commuter Rail stops include Forest Hills, Ruggles, Back Bay, North Station, Malden Center and Oak Grove. The MBTA Trip Planner will show alternate route options during the shutdown, and the full plan is available in an MBTA release. Transportation officials will also be discussing travel options and answering questions during a media availability planned Monday at the State Transportation Building. The T has not yet scheduled a time for the information session. In addition, City Councilors Erin Murphy and Michael Flaherty will host an additional hearing to “help prepare residents for the MBTA’s shutdown,” Murphy tweeted. Details of that hearing have not yet been released. Join the Conversation We invite you to use our commenting platform to engage in insightful conversations about issues in our community. We reserve the right at all times to remove any information or materials that are unlawful, threatening, abusive, libelous, defamatory, obscene, vulgar, pornographic, profane, indecent or otherwise objectionable to us, and to disclose any information necessary to satisfy the law, regulation, or government request. We might permanently block any user who abuses these conditions.
https://www.bostonherald.com/2022/08/14/orange-line-corridor-traffic-disruption-expected-to-start-monday/
2022-08-14T22:07:40Z
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Kevin De Bruyne says he expects Bernardo Silva to remain at Manchester City amid interest from Barcelona. Despite the financial problems at Camp Nou, the Spanish giants have indicated they are interested in signing the Portugal midfielder this summer. Pep Guardiola has insisted he wants Bernardo to stay, though he says he cannot give any guarantees about his future with more than two weeks of the transfer window remaining. Bernardo was a substitute in the 4-0 victory over Bournemouth and clapped all four sides of the stadium before being the last man to leave the pitch. What did De Bruyne say about Bernardo's Barca links? Bernardo was given a resounding reception when he came on, with his name ringing around the Etihad Stadium, and De Bruyne says that affection is matched by his team-mates. "He knows, I think he's very loved," the Belgian told reporters. "The way that I see it, I think that he will be here, so there's nothing that I'm worried about. How many goals will Haaland score for Man City this season (all comps)? Thanks for voting. How many goals will Haaland score for Man City this season (all comps)? - 6%0-10 - 20%11-20 - 42%21-30 - 22%31-40 - 11%41+ "Whatever happens he is great for us and I expect him to be here with us this year." A great performance from the team and a fantastic atmosphere! I would also like to thank everyone at the stadium for those beautiful moments of love and support you guys showed me 💙 pic.twitter.com/H6OWz2Oh4b — Bernardo Silva (@BernardoCSilva) August 14, 2022 What about Man City's transfer business? De Bruyne was the star of City's victory that took the champions back to the top of the Premier League with a resounding 4-0 victory. Erling Haaland, meanwhile, had just eight touches and made only two passes on his home debut, though he did set up the opener for Ilkay Gundogan. "If he doesn't score they will say it, but he set up the first goal, he had a couple of chances and he was there," De Bruyne said. "He helped us make these chances, he did what he had to do and on another day he will score - it's all good for me. "Obviously it's hard being that focal point in the system. We have 11 people behind the ball pretty much all the time, so in these however many touches he was dangerous. "You don't need a lot of touches to be dangerous. He helps the team in many aspects and he didn't complain, he was still helping and giving assists so it's fine."
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2022-08-14T22:09:57Z
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WASHINGTON (AP) — San Diego Padres manager Bob Melvin was sure his catcher, Austin Nola, was not guilty of blocking the plate. So sure that the skipper immediately got ejected after Nola was called for that transgression on a replay review, allowing the Washington Nationals to score the go-ahead run. Nola was not worried the apparent out — it was ruled that way in real time — would get changed. “I had no concern,” Nola said. So cue the questions and dial up the debate over what constitutes preventing a runner from reaching home — Melvin said it was the subject of a recent memo from Major League Baseball — after the wild-card-chasing Padres and new slugger Juan Soto repeatedly failed to come through in the clutch against his former club and lost to the Washington Nationals 4-3 Saturday night. “If that’s an out, we’re still in the game,” Melvin said, arms crossed, afterward. “I thought it was a good play. My understanding is: If you’re straddling the plate or giving him any part of the plate to slide to, it is not blocking the plate.” Playing their second game since learning of Fernando Tatis’ steroid suspension, the Padres built a 3-0 edge thanks to solo homers from Manny Machado and Trent Grisham and a run-scoring single from Soto, who was traded by Washington on Aug. 2. But San Diego’s offense stalled: The club finished 2-for-12 with runners in scoring position and left 13 runners on base. “We had opportunities, for sure,” said Nola, who went 1 for 3. “We’ve just got to capitalize on our opportunities.” Yu Darvish (10-6), charged with four runs in six-plus innings, gave away the lead on back-to-back deep balls off the bats of Yadiel Hernandez and Joey Meneses in the sixth. Meneses, a 30-year-old who made his big league debut on Aug. 2, now has five homers in nine games. Then, with Luis García on in relief after Darvish gave up a single, Victor Robles, who came into the day batting just .229, smacked a single to right, where his good pal Soto plays. César Hernández — who had three hits and a stolen base for the night — raced home from second base. Soto’s throw reached the plate just as Hernández did — and after Nola tagged him with one foot on home, the runner was called out. Washington manager Dave Martinez challenged, and the appeal succeeded, meaning the run counted and the Nationals snapped the 3-all tie. Martinez said he thought “right away” that Nola “blocked the plate, for sure.” Nola’s take? “I just felt like when I caught the ball, I stepped back just in case I was in front of the lane. That’s all I know that I did. It’s just the step-back happened to be on the plate,” he said. “I thought I did everything the way we practice: Step back, give him a lane, not throw the knee in front.” Melvin argued with crew chief Paul Emmel, even walking over to step on the plate while making his point. That came hours after Melvin reached out to Tatis for a phone conversation. On Thursday, the All-Star shortstop was banned for 80 games — meaning he is gone for the rest of 2022 and the start of 2023 — after testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug. CRUZ CONTROL Nationals DH Nelson Cruz had two singles to raise his career hit total to 2,000. “To do it as long as he’s done it, it’s amazing to me,” Martinez said. “He puts himself in a good position to hit every ball.” PITCHING PLANS After Washington starter Aníbal Sánchez allowed three runs in five innings, Kyle Finnegan (4-2) threw a scoreless seventh, and Carl Edwards Jr. worked the ninth for his second save of the season. TRAINER’S ROOM Padres: Melvin said he’s “encouraged” that C Jorge Alfaro (sore right knee) will be able to catch Sunday. Nationals: SS Luis García was out of the starting lineup with a strained left groin. … LHP Patrick Corbin is scheduled to start Tuesday. … RHP Erick Fedde (15-day IL; right shoulder inflammation) is expected to make a rehabilitation start at Triple-A Rochester on Wednesday. UP NEXT On Sunday, San Diego sends LHP Blake Snell (4-6, 3.96 ERA) to the mound against Washington RHP Paolo Espino (0-4, 4.04). ___ More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
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One-third of the food we eat is at risk because the climate crisis is endangering butterflies, bees Video above: How to help the monarch butterfly now that they're listed as endangered Bee populations are declining. More than half of the bat species in the United States are in severe decline or listed as endangered. And international scientists recently announced the monarch butterfly is perilously close to extinction. What these three creatures have in common is that they are all pollinators. Without them, fruits, vegetables and other plants wouldn't be pollinated, and that's a major problem for our food supply. "One out of every three bites of food that we eat" is directly connected to a pollinator, Ron Magill, the communications director and a wildlife expert at Zoo Miami, told CNN. Around 30% of the food that ends up on our tables gets there because of things like butterflies, bees and bats. Losing those critical populations could also mean losing some of our favorite foods. Apples, melons, cranberries, pumpkins, squash, broccoli and almonds are among the foods most susceptible to the pollinator decline, according to the Food and Drug Administration. Bees, in particular, are responsible for pollinating around 90 commercially produced crops, the agency reports. Even tequila is at risk. "It's all so intricately connected, whether you're eating the food that is directly pollinated or you're eating something that depends on that pollinator," Magill said. "It's a domino effect." In other words, if you are eating fried chicken or pork chops, those chickens and pigs eat fruit, vegetables and other plants that depend on pollinators. And the climate crisis has taken a toll on pollinators. While more intense and prolonged drought is the most obvious impact, a growing concern is the effect of extreme heat -- particularly on butterflies. "Because butterflies are some of the most sensitive insects to changes in temperature, they are considered the 'canary in the coal mine' when it comes to climate change," Magill said. Warmer temperature causes plants to bloom sooner, which is out of sync with when the butterflies lay their eggs and metamorphose. This will mean the flowers they depend on for food will have already bloomed out, leaving little for the butterflies to feed on, which will in turn greatly impact their ability to reproduce and survive. It snowballs into a cyclical problem where the butterflies can't get the food they need to reproduce, nor can the plants get pollinated -- causing both to suffer greatly. Also, for butterflies like monarchs that are known for long migrations from the Northern US to Mexico -- food along their route may no longer be available at the time that the natural migration takes place. A UN report in 2019 found that a million species are at risk of extinction in the coming decades, as the climate crisis accelerates. Magill says we're starting to see that play out in insect populations. "One million species in the next 50 years," Magill said. "That is catastrophic." Human impact on natural pollinators Scientists at the International Union for Conservation of Nature last month added the monarch butterfly -- one of the world's most popular and recognizable insects -- to its red list of endangered species, noting that the destruction of its habitat and rising temperatures fueled by the climate crisis are increasingly threatening the species. "Climate change has significantly impacted the migratory monarch butterfly and is a fast-growing threat; drought limits the growth of milkweed and increases the frequency of catastrophic wildfires, temperature extremes trigger earlier migrations before milkweed is available, while severe weather has killed millions of butterflies," scientists reported. Honeybees began to show an alarming decline in 2006. From April 2020 to April 2021, beekeepers in the U.S. lost around 45% of their colonies, according to Auburn University's College of Agriculture, which reports that the average acceptable turnover is around 20%. Climate change may be amplifying a deadly parasite in honeybee populations. Research has showed that those bee-killing parasites become more prevalent in warmer climates which means as temperatures continue to rise the parasites could flourish and become catastrophic for bees. Several countries and even some states in the U.S. are already moving to help protect these crucial species. California is pushing to restrict bee-killing pesticides. Magill noted that while these declines are happening gradually, they will eventually be too great for ecosystems to overcome -- like a tipping point beyond which some species will be lost forever. "You know, what is the straw that is going to break the camel's back when it comes to the balance of the environment?" Magill said. Tequila at risk Bats also play an irreplaceable role in food security. The USDA points to recent studies which estimate that bats eat enough pests to save more than $1 billion per year in crop damage and pesticide costs in the United States, mostly from the corn industry alone. "Across all agricultural production, consumption of insect pests by bats results in a savings of more than $3 billion per year," according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Bats are also vital pollinators. "You wouldn't have tequila if you had no bats, because that's the only thing that pollinates the agave plant that makes tequila," Magill said. Bats are affected by the climate crisis in the same way butterflies and bees are. "Bats are also more susceptible to heat stress," Magill said. "There have been major die-offs of bats as a result of rising temperatures that led to death from heat stroke as bats have limited cooling mechanisms." Unlike butterflies and bees, though, bats aren't just a vital pollinator -- they are considered a major seed disperser and critical for our ecosystems, much like birds. "The seeds from the fruits that they eat germinate after going through their digestive system and then are deposited throughout their range to 'plant' future trees," Magill said. How you can help This is a global problem which means fixes need to be on a global scale, but there are still ways individual people can help. "Plant gardens with native wildlife, the native plants that are critical to the survival of these animals," Magill said. Plants that are native will also require less care. If you plant a cactus in Louisiana, it's not going to do well in the humid environment. Likewise, impatiens or begonias will not do well in the desert Southwest as they require a tremendous amount of water to flourish. A new online database helps users in the UK find pollinator-friendly plants for their gardens, and support biodiversity. Similar lists of native, pro-pollinator plants exist for the United States. "When you plant native wildflowers, you're planting a buffet for the wildlife that needs that to survive," Magill says. "That's the refueling stations for our pollinators." Magill points to Lady Bird Johnson's effort to beautify roadsides in the US. While her goal was nationwide, her efforts shone in Texas. "She did such a wonderful thing with wildflowers in Texas," Magill says. "There are times you can drive through Texas, and you can see wildflowers for as far as the eyes can see, and it's such a beautiful sight, because she understood the value of that." While other states are doing that along roadways as well, individual homeowners can also do the same. "We have beautiful plant life in our native areas where we live in this country. If we could focus more on that and start rebuilding what was naturally here, we can start bringing back those natural rhythms." You can also work to reduce your pesticide and chemical use around your home. Good alternatives include using organic products such as compost for soil health and adding beneficial insects like ladybugs, praying mantises, or even nematodes to keep pests away.
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2022-08-14T22:13:57Z
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Jurgen Klopp backs Luis Diaz to bring goals to Liverpool By PA Staff published Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes Luis Diaz can score 10 to 15 goals a season as he steps into the role vacated by the departure of Sadio Mane to Bayern Munich. The Colombian scored six in 26 appearances after joining from Benfica in January as the transition of the Reds’ forward line began but now he is expected to start every week there is a greater responsibility on the 25-year-old to deliver. Diaz had a goal ruled out for offside and hit the woodwork in the 2-2 draw with Fulham in their Premier League opener and he will be expected to supplement the goals from Mohamed Salah and new signing Darwin Nunez, who has scored twice in his first two appearances. “Oh definitely, that is his quality. We need to see but of course that is his potential,” said Klopp when asked about whether Diaz could score 10 to 15 goals this season. “We work on it but not with Luis specifically – we don’t take him out because the other two scored and he didn’t so we show him how. That’s not necessary. “It’s not a problem. You can’t force it. We spoke last week about people asking ‘How can you play without Sadio?’ when in November/December everybody was thinking about when he would score the next goal. You just let it go. “You see the situations he had (against Fulham), big chances, and he was just unlucky. He is in a really good shape and that is more important. “It’s not that I tell him after a game, ‘You should have scored here or there’. The boys know that in the moment. It happens. It’s a normal process. “The way we play should help strikers, the way we play should help the last line of defenders because everyone is involved. “That is also a little bit why midfielders are seen as not scoring enough, because they are involved in keeping everything together. The potential is there for sure.” Klopp admits Diaz is not a like-for-like replacement for Mane, who scored 120 goals in 269 matches and has been on target in his first two matches for his new club. He also knows the team have to adapt to a new way of working with the forward. “He improved definitely with understanding what we are doing but that then leads to strange situations as well because we want to be flexible on the wings and that means he has to be slightly more inside, but then you realise it’s good for him if he stays longer on the outside. “We have to get used to that and that will help, but unfortunately a learning process never happens overnight. “He obviously has the quality and the potential. He just needs one goal and then we will go from there.” Thank you for reading 5 articles this month* Join now for unlimited access Enjoy your first month for just £1 / $1 / €1 *Read 5 free articles per month without a subscription Join now for unlimited access Try first month for just £1 / $1 / €1 Get the best features, fun and footballing frolics straight to your inbox every week. Thank you for signing up to Four Four Two. You will receive a verification email shortly. There was a problem. Please refresh the page and try again.
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2022-08-14T22:16:20Z
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WFO CORPUS CHRISTI Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, August 14, 2022 _____ TORNADO WARNING Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX 408 PM CDT Sun Aug 14 2022 ...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 430 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL DUVAL COUNTY... At 408 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Rosita, or near Benavides, moving northwest at 25 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. This dangerous storm will be near... Rosita around 415 PM CDT. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. _____ Copyright 2022 AccuWeather
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2022-08-14T22:17:14Z
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This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate NEW YORK (AP) — Chris Bassitt hurled five scoreless innings, Francisco Lindor set the franchise record for RBIs by a shortstop and the New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-0 Sunday for their 17th win in 20 games. Burly slugger Daniel Vogelbach homered and Mark Canha had two hits for New York, which moved 35 games over .500 for the first time since the end of the 1988 season. The Mets posted their second straight shutout and kept 5 1/2 games ahead of Atlanta atop the NL East. The Mets and Braves open a four-game series in Atlanta beginning Monday. The Phillies have dropped three of four after winning seven straight. After Mets aces Max Scherzer and Jacob deGrom combined to allow just a single run over 12 innings in the first two games of the series, Bassitt (10-7) took his turn keeping Philadelphia off the board. The right-hander, who scattered four hits and struck out five, has gone 24 consecutive innings without allowing an earned run. Lindor singled home Brandon Nimmo, who led off the Mets first with a double. It was Lindor’s 82 RBI, surpassing José Reyes’ total of 81 set in 2006. New York struck for four runs in the fourth against former Mets pitcher Zack Wheeler (11-6). Pete Alonso doubled and Canha, Luis Guillorme and James McCann hit RBI singles. Center fielder Brandon Marsh initially overran McCann's blooper and didn't rush his throw back to the infield — Jeff McNeil, who was held up by third base coach Joey Cora, read the play and darted home ahead of second baseman Jean Segura's throw. Wheeler, who left the Mets as a free agent after the 2020 season, allowed six runs in six innings. He struck out five and saw his ERA climb to 2.92. He entered the game having allowed just 11 earned runs over his last seven starts (45 2/3 innings). Four relievers combined to finish the shutout. Trevor Williams went two innings and hasn't permitted a run over his last 20 innings. TRAINER’S ROOM Phillies: OF Bryce Harper (left thumb fracture) will take batting practice Monday at Citizens Bank Park. Manager Rob Thomson indicated that the seven-time All-Star is progressing towards a rehab assignment. … OF Kyle Schwarber (strained right calf) was held out of the lineup for the second straight game … RHP Cory Knebel appeared to be hurt when he was removed in the seventh inning after throwing 14 pitches, only five of which were strikes. Mets: INF Eduardo Escobar (left oblique) entered the game as a defensive replacement in the fifth. The switch-hitter batted lefty vs. left-hander Brad Hand to protect his tender side. ... Guillorme (left groin tightness) came out of the game after scampering home on McCann’s single. He is scheduled to undergo imaging Monday. UP NEXT Phillies: RHP Noah Syndergaard (6-8, 3.96 ERA) takes the mound for his third start after being acquired from the Angels at the trade deadline as Philadelphia opens a three-game series in Cincinnati. He’s 5-0 with a 2.11 ERA in six career starts against the Reds. He’ll be opposed by LHP Mike Minor (1-9, 6.24 ERA). Mets: RHP Carlos Carrasco (13-4, 3.76 ERA) pitches for New York to open a four-game series in Atlanta. He’s 5-0 with a 1.69 ERA over his last seven starts with 42 strikeouts. RHP Spencer Strider (6-4, 3.11 ERA), who is coming off the shortest start of his career last time out, pitches for Atlanta. ___ More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
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2022-08-14T22:20:04Z
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WFO CORPUS CHRISTI Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, August 14, 2022 _____ TORNADO WARNING Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX 424 PM CDT Sun Aug 14 2022 ...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR CENTRAL DUVAL COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT 430 PM CDT... The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and has exited the warned area. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. _____ Copyright 2022 AccuWeather
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