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Aces wrap up Commissioner’s Cup with 109-100 win over Storm
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Chelsea Gray had 33 points, seven rebounds and nine assists and Las Vegas wrapped up the Commissioner’s Cup for the best regular-season record in the WNBA, defeating Seattle 109-100 in a regular-season finale on Sunday.
Kelsey Plum, who had 23 points for the Aces, scored seven points in the final minute. Her 3-pointer with 58 seconds left put Las Vegas up by six and she added two more field goals as the Aces (26-10) clinched the top seed in the playoffs.
Seattle’s Jewell Loyd scored a career-high 38 points that included 8 of 14 from 3-point distance. The Storm (22-14) made 18 3-pointers.
A’Ja Wilson had 25 points and 10 rebounds for the Aces and Riquna Williams scored 11 points. Gray was 10-for-15 from the field and 11-for-11 from the free throw line where the Aces made 20 of 24 as a team. Seattle was 6-for-7 from the line.
Breanna Stewart had 21 points and 15 rebounds for the Storm and Gabby Williams added 11 points.
Briann January’s 3-pointer with about two minutes left in the third quarter put the Storm up by 10 before Las Vegas closed the period with a 12-0 to lead 78-76 heading to the fourth.
Las Vegas defeated Chicago and Seattle in consecutive games to clinch the top playoff spot, having defeated the defending champion Sky 89-78 on Thursday.
Seattle was already assured of the No. 4 seed and will open the playoffs at home against No. 5 Washington on Thursday.
The Aces’ opening-round opponent will be either New York or Phoenix, pending the outcome of the Mercury’s game against Chicago later on Sunday. | https://kion546.com/news/2022/08/14/aces-wrap-up-commissioners-cup-with-109-100-win-over-storm/ | 2022-08-14T22:30:30Z | https://kion546.com/news/2022/08/14/aces-wrap-up-commissioners-cup-with-109-100-win-over-storm/ | false |
Cam Smith was given a two-shot penalty during Saturday’s third round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship. He wasn’t informed about the penalty, however, until just before he started his final round on Sunday. The timing has golf fans linking the penalty to the rumors of him moving to LIV Golf.
Smith was informed of the penalty less than an hour before his final round tee time, with the PGA Tour making the announcement 15 minutes before he took to the first tee. The Australian was set to begin his final round at 11-under, just two shots behind leader J.J. Spaun. Instead, he’ll start his Sunday four shots back at 9-under par.
Gary Young, the PGA Tour’s Chief Referee, called it an “unfortunate situation” and that in the moment rules officials thought the drop Smith took on the Par 3 4th hole was fine. After sleeping on it, officials came back and changed their minds on Sunday morning.
Young adds that Cam Smith was a "complete gentleman."
— Brentley Romine (@BrentleyGC) August 14, 2022
Officials deeming that Smith made an improper drop, and Smith admitting to doing so, is the end all be all here, but the timing of this couldn’t be worse for the PGA Tour.
Earlier this week it was reported that Smith has signed on with LIV Golf for a fee of over $100 million. He was reportedly offered the deal prior to The Open, which he went on to win at St. Andrews.
SCOTTIE SCHEFFLER DESTROYS CAM SMITH’S PUTT AND IT’S CONSPIRACY THEORY TIME
Smith was asked about the report during his press conference on Tuesday ahead of this week’s first FedEx Cup Playoff event in Memphis.
“My goal here is to win the FedEx Cup playoffs, that’s all I’m here for, I have no comment on that,” Smith explained.
Cameron Smith hits us with the “no comment” when asked about joining LIV Golf pic.twitter.com/WY7OmfDaUF
— Jacob Hallex (@jacob_hallex) August 9, 2022
Perhaps Smith was a “complete gentleman” while being handed a two-shot penalty a full day later because he already has his sights set on the Saudi-backed circuit. That, or he’s just a level-headed guy who understands rules are rules. Nevertheless, the golf world is going to speculate on this one for a while, especially if the Aussie does make the jump to LIV Golf.
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EASTLAKE, Ohio — The TinCaps matched a season high with four home runs on Sunday afternoon against the Lake County Captains (Cleveland Guardians affiliate) at Classic Park. However, Fort Wayne fell in its road trip finale, 13-7.
The ‘Caps (17-25, 44-64), who’ve proven to be a gritty group time and time again this year despite their record, overcame a five-run deficit in this one to tie the game, only to see the Midwest League East Division-leading Captains (26-14, 61-45) storm ahead late.
Down 5-0 through three innings, catcher Adam Kerner put the TinCaps on the scoreboard in the fourth with a two-run homer, his second of the season.
Then in the fifth, second baseman Olivier Basabe evened the game with a three-run homer. Batting in the cleanup spot, Basabe homered again — a solo shot — in the eighth inning. He entered last night with two home runs on the season, and then went deep last night before his two-long ball Sunday. Basabe, who also singled in the game for a team-high three hits, is only the third TinCap this year to have a multi-homer game, joining outfielders Robert Hassell III and Joshua Mears, who accomplished the feat three times in April.
Two batters after Basabe in the eighth, Mears hit his team-best 14th homer of the season with no one on base. But that only made it 13-7 after Lake County had reeled off eight unanswered runs with one in the fifth, five in the sixth, and two in the seventh. The Captains, who’ve won nine consecutive games, hit five homers on the day.
Fort Wayne last homered four times in a game on April 23 at Lansing.
Next Game: Tuesday, Aug. 16 vs. Dayton (6:35 p.m.) at Parkview Field — Peanut-Free Game for those with severe allergies
- TinCaps Probable Starter: RHP Efraín Contreras (No. 13 Padres prospect)
- Dragons Probable Starter: RHP Thomas Farr | https://www.wane.com/sports/tincaps/lake-county-completes-sweep-over-tincaps/ | 2022-08-14T22:32:42Z | https://www.wane.com/sports/tincaps/lake-county-completes-sweep-over-tincaps/ | false |
Police: 2 brothers dead after driver crashes into NC Hardee’s
WILSON, N.C. (WITN/Gray News) - Police say two brothers are dead after a vehicle drove into a Hardee’s in Wilson, North Carolina.
The Wilson Police Department says 78-year-old Jesse Lawrence, of Wilson, has been identified as the driver.
Police say Lawrence drove into the Hardee’s on Forest Hills Road Sunday morning around 9:47 and hit two victims. They have been identified as brothers Christopher Ruffin, 58, and Clay Ruffin, 62, both of Wilson.
WITN is told that Christopher Ruffin was pronounced dead at the scene, and Clay Ruffin was taken to ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, where he later died.
Police say Lawrence was taken to Wilson Medical Center, where he was treated and released. There is no information on charges or what led to the crash, although police do not believe it to be medical- or impairment-related.
The crash is still being investigated and anyone with information is asked to call police at 252-399-2323 or Crime Stoppers at 252-243-2255.
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Statesboro police: One person shot at apartment complex
The shooting happened at the One Eleven South apartment complex at around 6:30 p.m., according to police.
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Statesboro police: One person shot at apartment complex
The shooting happened at the One Eleven South apartment complex at around 6:30 p.m., according to police.
The Statesboro Police Department is investigating and reviewing surveillance video after someone was shot Saturday night.It happened at the One Eleven South apartment complex at around 6:30 p.m., according to police.SPD said the victim, who was shot in the ankle, drove himself to the hospital. He was treated and released.No suspects are in custody.This is a developing story. This article will be updated as we learn more.
STATESBORO, Ga. —
The Statesboro Police Department is investigating and reviewing surveillance video after someone was shot Saturday night.
It happened at the One Eleven South apartment complex at around 6:30 p.m., according to police.
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SPD said the victim, who was shot in the ankle, drove himself to the hospital. He was treated and released.
No suspects are in custody.
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When the Postal Service asked Rafael López to design a commemorative stamp representing Latin American culture in the United States, he knew exactly what to show: a mariachi band.
And he knew just one stamp was not going to be enough.
"The contribution of mariachi music is huge. We cannot just recognize it with one stamp. We need to create at least a series of five," the Mexican American artist told NPR at the launch this month in the Smithsonian's National Postal Museum.
"So I went back to the director and I said, what if we actually have five different musicians? You can't fit five of them in one little step. I don't think that's enough honor, you know, to mariachi music."
It's the first time a mariachi band is featured on U.S. stamps, according to the Postal Museum. And for some in the Latino community, it's recognition of how their heritage and culture are part of the American fabric. López himself splits his time between San Miguel de Allende in Mexico and San Diego, California.
He used his upbringing in Mexico City as part of the inspiration for the stamps, especially the band members and the vibrant colors that fill the stamps, which have an initial print of 18 million sets.
López said he wanted to put the focus on the features of the characters depicted on the stamps, leaving a non-descript background with the pastel-colored homes of Mexican antiquity.
"The background is very simple. It just resembles some kind of a Mexican town," he said. "But if you see it very closely, it's just like color shapes. And I wanted to pay focus on the actual expression of the singers."
The features López focused on were more passionate expressions made by those musicians at the height of their harmony. The faces of the band members compete for space on the stamps with their uniforms and instruments.
"They're beautiful uniforms, those Charro outfits," López said.
The centerpiece is the leader of the group, a violinist holding her instrument in her left hand and her sombrero in the right as she belts out her operatic ballads. López set that up by design.
"I love when a female mariachi singers are out there. I also wanted it to be center stage, and I just wanted also to have a little bit of variety, you know, that you can tell that not only is she very talented with the violin, but she can also put it down and just belt away a great song."
The creative process was not quick
It took two years of development before the set launched. Each stamp is priced at 60 cents and will carry on a cultural legacy forever.
The depictions of the band members comes from a long list of approved models, images and illustrations provided by the Postal Service.
But when one of the models became unavailable, López used his nephew's face to create the musician holding the vihuela — a stringed instrument that resembles a guitar.
"I said, ask your brother to take photos of different angles of your face and you pretend to be playing the violin," López said. "And after about 30 or 40 photos, I picked the best one."
Mariachi comes to life at the museum
López was not the only artist at the launch event.
Cañas y su Mariachi de Oro filled the museum's halls with music, entertaining visitors and volunteers. The five-piece band, based in Northern Virginia, played favorite pieces like Cielito Lindo and El Mariachi Loco Quiere Bailar, but the crowd of mostly families were wowed when the Pajaritos a Bailar slowly transitioned to a rendition of Baby Shark.
José Cañas, the guitarist and lead singer of the group, told NPR he's happy to see a band like his on U.S. stamps.
"Es un honor para nosotros," he said. It's an honor for us.
López said rhythms and beats of the music — playing in an institution of American history — are key to a great mariachi sound anyone can enjoy, regardless of whether they understand Spanish.
"Before you know it, everybody's celebrating life and patting each other in the back. So there's that universal quality that the mariachi music has that you just can't help but feel."
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One of the most closely-watched transitions in recent cable news history is set to get under way this week, with MSNBC’s Alex Wagner on August 16 moving into Rachel Maddow’s 9 PM time slot four nights a week.
Maddow will still helm that time slot on Monday nights, preserving a connection with the MSNBC stalwart who worked assiduously since 2008 to turn her hour into the linchpin of the network’s primetime block of programming — in part, by sprinkling the broadcasts with a mix of policy wonkishness, left-of-center politics and earnest monologues. The result? Maddow proved herself, among other things, to be the only non-Fox cable news personality with a consistent ability to draw ratings on par with at least some of the Murdoch-owned network’s biggest stars.
Never mind that singular dynamic, though, or the pressure that an outsider might surmise would await any Maddow successor, given that MSNBC’s ratings for the 9 PM hour nosedived after Maddow curtailed her schedule earlier this year. Wagner — a veteran of MSNBC as well as of CBS News and Showtime’s The Circus — gives the impression that she’s loving every minute of all this, expectations be damned. In fact, her response to the job offer from MSNBC president Rashida Jones was “yes, yes, a thousand times yes.”
In an interview with me, the namesake of the forthcoming Alex Wagner Tonight described the opportunity to helm this show, at this hour, as “one of the best jobs in journalism.” She also told me that she’s not been given anything resembling a ratings-oriented mandate from above, and that she’s going to try and offer viewers something fresh — including more interviews, as well as venturing outside the studio where and when it makes sense to do so.
“I think Rachel has done something extraordinary with that hour, and what we do is not going to be the same TV show,” Wagner told me. “I think it’s an honor to be asked, and I feel such a responsibility to do something that is rigorous and compelling and additive — and does a service to the thing that (Rachel) built.
“The show is going to change over the course of our broadcast time, and we are all accepting of that and enthused about it. I’ll compare this to motherhood — you have all this preparation and you do the best that you can, but you realize that once the baby arrives everything’s going to be different.”
Some of that change, it should go without saying, is also simply a function of this singular moment in cable news — when the three major networks are all to one degree or another investing in and laying down markers for their respective streaming futures. While, at the same time, continuing to offer a compelling linear product that fewer people are tuning in to post-Trump, but which will be as relevant as ever especially with a bruising midterm election season just around the corner.
For MSNBC, in particular, this is a moment characterized by experimentation and change internally. In recent weeks, the network has added former Biden White House press secretary Jen Psaki to its roster of hosts. She’ll be a key part of midterm election coverage, in addition to hosting a new streaming program that’s in development. Speaking of the Biden White House, another recent MSNBC addition is Symone Sanders, formerly the chief spokesperson for Vice President Harris.
There’s also been a degree of retrenchment for MSNBC, which in recent days confirmed the cancellation of two of its streaming news programs on Peacock (helmed by Zerlina Maxwell and Ayman Mohyeldin).
Wagner, meanwhile, told me that while she’s “definitely not going to try and mimic what Rachel does,” her goal is to make sure that the primetime slot that she’s moving into is regarded as “an appointment hour of television.” MSNBC adds that Wagner — who becomes the only Asian-American to host a primetime cable news show — will also contribute to special coverage for the network, including of the midterms this fall.
She continues: “I think you’ll see an emphasis on interviews, and you might see some field pieces, because I think — what I learned from my time on Showtime and The Circus was just how important it is to get on the ground to understand what’s happening, because a lot of cable happens in studios.
“I think one of my skills as a journalist is interviewing people, so I think we’re also going to put a priority on that. We’re trying new things, and I think everybody’s very eyes-wide-open about the fact that we’re going to try things. Hopefully they work, and if they don’t we’ll try different things. We’re going to be patient and responsive in terms of how we build the show.”
Wagner is launching her show, by the way, at a time when MSNBC is currently running ahead of CNN (but behind Fox) in total day as well as primetime ratings.
MSNBC finished July, for example, with an average total audience of 1.295 million viewers in primetime, down 2 percent from the year-ago period. CNN pulled in just 731,000 viewers on average in primetime, a 15% decline from the year-ago period. | https://www.forbes.com/sites/andymeek/2022/08/14/alex-wagner-on-taking-over-rachel-maddows-9-pm-time-slot-its-one-of-the-best-jobs-in-journalism/ | 2022-08-14T22:45:01Z | https://www.forbes.com/sites/andymeek/2022/08/14/alex-wagner-on-taking-over-rachel-maddows-9-pm-time-slot-its-one-of-the-best-jobs-in-journalism/ | false |
In the vast region of Timber Creek, domestic violence victims have few places to go
In other communities Kathryn Drummond had worked in, domestic violence shelters were a haven for women and children in crisis.
Key points:
- A women's safe house has never been funded for Timber Creek and surrounding communities
- Police and health services have to transport victims out of the region, travelling six hours at a time
- Other residents say they resort to taking domestic violence victims into their own homes
In Timber Creek, where she treated a woman from a nearby community who had been beaten by her partner earlier this year, a terrible thought crossed her mind.
"I started becoming very uncomfortable, knowing there was potential that I may have to return this woman to the environment that I had just gone and picked her up from," Ms Drummond said.
"I had long conversations with the police about ... what is this going to look like? Is this a safe option?
"And I don't think it was a safe option.
"It was virtually the only option for her."
Tasked with keeping vulnerable Indigenous patients safe from harm, Ms Drummond and her team at the Katherine West Health Board clinic in Timber Creek instead find themselves at the coalface of a glaring service gap.
In more than a dozen remote communities across the territory, government-funded women's safe houses provide families with refuge in a jurisdiction with the nation's worst rates of domestic violence.
But the regional service hub of Timber Creek missed out, leaving vulnerable women in a vast stretch of outback linking Katherine to the East Kimberley hundreds of kilometres from dedicated help.
Overnight safe houses
When Lorraine Jones first began as an Indigenous liaison officer with the local police force in the 1990s, she would deal with domestic violence incidents by day and take the victims into her own home by night.
"With all the victims that were coming through from communities, I used to put them up in my house before they got transported out to Katherine, or until they were safe," the Ngaliwurru and Nungali woman said.
Decades on, her family says little has changed.
On the outskirts of Timber Creek in Myatt — a small Indigenous community skirted by rolling hills and bursts of canary yellow flowers — some of the demountable homes have been turned into overnight safe houses.
Ms Jones' sister, Deborah, recalls spending anxious nights with victims here.
She worries it exposes younger generations to cycles of violence and places further strains on the small community.
"As a mother, as well, you know, you try and explain to the children who the victim is, where they've come from," she said.
"The kids would ask, question, what are they doing here in their house?
"Plus, they don't have any food with them. Don't they have any money, those victims that come to your house."
Several Timber Creek residents the ABC spoke with for this story said they had also resorted to taking women into their own homes.
Locals say the long-standing issue is evidence their calls for more resources continue to fall on deaf ears.
"We've been asking for a very long time to get a shelter," Ms Jones said.
"Not only myself, but during my time in the police force as well.
"We've been pushing. We haven't got any help."
'The rest of the day is gone'
Years after Ms Jones took off her police badge, serving members say the domestic violence situation in the Timber Creek region has become worse.
Provisional police statistics show the region's officers responded to roughly 11 incidents in the 2018/19 financial year.
But that figure more than doubled to about 24 the following year, ballooned to 41 over 2020/21 then dropped slightly to 33 in the most recent period.
Superintendent Kirk Pennuto, who oversees police operations from the Gulf of Carpentaria to the Western Australian border from Katherine, said the callouts are also generally becoming more serious, with more offences typically flowing from each incident.
"Most of the communities that are not dissimilar to Timber Creek would have access to a service such as a safe house," he said.
"Certainly, the statistical data, broadly, would suggest that one would be of value in that region, as it has been — as they are — in other regions."
The service gap is having a domino effect across the sprawling region.
Police occasionally have to leave the community for entire working days as they escort victims to a shelter three hours away in Katherine.
"From a policing perspective, the moment you get that incident, you can be sure the rest of that day is gone," the superintendent said.
"A lot of the stuff you would like to be doing in a proactive sense in trying to engage with that community and trying to prevent these things from happening going forward, you tend to just be responding and reacting to these things."
Nurses also embark on the 580 kilometre round trip, and the removal of staff from the area can see outreach services in surrounding outstations and communities be delayed or dumped.
On other occasions, Ms Drummond said, health workers have spent the night sitting up with victims in the clinic until the threat has passed.
"So it tends to be we curl the patient up in our emergency room on one of our stretchers," she said.
Millions spent while region goes without
The federal government said it had invested more than $40 million into 16 remote women's safe houses across the territory over two Indigenous partnership agreements since 2012.
But it said the Northern Territory government chooses where they go.
A spokesman from the NT department tasked with domestic violence prevention said that decision is based on rates of violence, staffing and funding.
They added that Timber Creek receives funding for a domestic violence coordinator in addition to outreach services in Katherine, which are supported by a women's refuge in Kununurra, hundreds of kilometres away
The local council's assessment is more blunt.
Victoria Daly Regional Council mayor, Brian Pedwell, says the issue is bounced between tiers of government like a handball.
"You can only write so many letters, you know, to all these ministers, but it doesn't really hit them in the core," he said.
Neither Mr Pedwell nor his deputy, Timber Creek resident Shirley Garlett, are sure why Timber Creek never received a shelter.
The Northern Territory's domestic violence minister, Kate Worden, herself a domestic violence survivor, says she would build one straight away — if she had more federal funding.
"To all of the women in Timber Creek that require services: yes we will continue to look at it," she said.
"We will make sure that we continue to to talk to the Commonwealth government about making sure the Northern Territory has adequate funding going forward to provide services to women where they need them the most."
The minister will soon formalise a request for additional Commonwealth funding, an issue thrust into the spotlight following the alleged domestic and family violence deaths of two Indigenous women and an infant in the last month alone.
A spokeswoman for federal Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth said all domestic violence funding requests from states and territories would be considered once they are received.
Ms Garlett said in the background of the bureaucracy, a grave problem rages on.
"It's an issue because we're losing people," she said.
"People are dying, committing suicide and we can stop that if we have, you know, if we have the right place. If we have the right structure." | https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-08-15/nt-timber-creek-without-a-domestic-violence-womens-shelter/101310880 | 2022-08-14T22:45:48Z | https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-08-15/nt-timber-creek-without-a-domestic-violence-womens-shelter/101310880 | true |
Oldest living Australian Frank Mawer recalls highs and lows of history on 110th birthday
By Fatima OlumeeIt may not have been an accolade he strove for but the oldest living Australian, Frank Mawer, says he's enjoying each day.
Mr Mawer became the country's oldest living person after the death of Dexter Kruger in July 2021 at the age of 111.
Celebrating his 110th birthday today, he says he's seen it all — surviving two World Wars, two global pandemics, and the tragic deaths of loved ones.
But in between the tough moments, he has also experienced pleasure.
"I have six children, 13 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren," he says proudly.
"I live day by day and take each day as it comes."
As someone who has lived a challenging life for this long, his positive outlook is no small accomplishment.
Tragedy and loss
Reflecting on his experience of living through two pandemics, Mr Mawer says he found them both to be highly "restrictive".
But it was his first pandemic that led to a great tragedy for the Mawer family.
His brother died of the Spanish flu at the age of 20, which meant a young Frank Mawer had to "brush it off as young kids do".
In the years that followed, his mother passed away, he left school, and was separated from his siblings.
"That broke up the home, as we became wards of the state," he says.
Mr Mawer's three sisters went into domestic service while he was sent to work as a 14-year-old labourer on a dairy farm near the Macleay River on the Mid North Coast of NSW.
Despite having to grow up so quickly, there were still moments he remembers fondly.
"I worked on the farm, rode horses, and did some stupid things like swimming in the sea on the horse," he says.
It was during his boisterous adolescence that Mr Mawer met his Irish wife, Elizabeth.
He was an apprentice carpenter in Sydney working at the building where she was a secretary.
"Occasionally I would pass the office, put my gaze on her, and take her out to get some ice cream," he says.
They were married before the outbreak of World War II in 1939.
Champion of peace
After the wedding, as a conscientious objector, Mr Mawer refused to partake in World War II.
"I became interested in religion when I was about 18, and the concept was that you don't take up arms or shoot anybody," he says.
Instead of fighting overseas, he worked on the construction of a building to house ammunition for the Australian Army in North Queensland.
Mr and Mrs Mawer spent more than 70 years married.
Mrs Mawer was diagnosed with dementia shortly before she died of breast cancer in 2012.
In the years before her death, it was Mr Mawer who looked after her.
"She didn't want to be cooped up in the unit and she would sometimes get out and I would find her in someone else's house," he says.
Losing his sweetheart was one of his great challenges in life.
"It was a big shock … I miss her, she was my life partner, we had a great marriage and I have no regrets," he says.
Now, he lives with his 73-year-old son Philip Mawer in Central Tilba on the NSW South Coast.
Philip and his partner Stuart are his carers.
Some days are harder than others.
"He needs a lot of care and assistance, so that is a full-time job for the two of us," Philip Mawer says.
Despite this, the younger Mr Mawer finds living with his father later in life to be a "privilege".
"He's remarkably stoic and he'll put up with a lot of discomfort and he won't complain as he's an optimistic person," he says.
"He wants to live. He just values the day and he lives for the day." | https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-08-15/oldest-living-australian-frank-mawer-celebrates-110-birthday/101326388 | 2022-08-14T22:45:54Z | https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-08-15/oldest-living-australian-frank-mawer-celebrates-110-birthday/101326388 | true |
MINNEAPOLIS — One man died and another was seriously hurt in the second fatal shooting this month near the intersection where George Floyd died in police custody more than two years earlier.
No arrests were reported immediately.
A week before Sunday’s shooting, Mohamed Omar, 29, died after he was shot in the area early on Aug. 7. Parten said the police department would likely increase patrols in the area after the two shootings, which both took place near the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue.
The intersection became a makeshift memorial after Floyd’s death and was officially renamed earlier this year. Floyd, who was Black, died May 25, 2020, after a white Minneapolis officer pressed his knee on Floyd’s neck for several minutes.
Floyd’s death sparked protests nationwide and forced America to confront racial injustice. | https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/second-fatal-shooting-this-month-near-george-floyd-square/2022/08/14/5d19190e-1c20-11ed-9ce6-68253bd31864_story.html | 2022-08-14T22:49:30Z | https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/second-fatal-shooting-this-month-near-george-floyd-square/2022/08/14/5d19190e-1c20-11ed-9ce6-68253bd31864_story.html | true |
A Virginia zoo is auctioning the chance to name its adorable new siamang
The Virginia Zoo welcomed the birth of an adorable, endangered ape -- and they're offering the public the chance to name the rare primate.
The baby siamang was born on June 26 to parents Malana and Bali, according to a news release from the zoo.
Siamangs are black-furred, tree-dwelling primates found throughout the forests of Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, according to the Smithsonian National Zoo. The apes are endangered due to habitat loss and poaching for the illegal pet trade. Hunters kill adult siamangs so that they can sell their infants as pets.
The 6-week-old is "bonding well with mom, is reaching out with its hands, and figuring out what its hands and fingers are," the Virginia Zoo said.
The sex of the baby is still unknown, so the zoo is soliciting gender-neutral names through an auction. The naming auction opened on Monday and will continue until August 19. Funds raised through the auction will go toward the zoo's conservation fund, according to the release.
"A siamang birth is an important addition to this critically endangered lesser ape," Greg Bockheim, the zoo's executive director, said in the release. "And watching a baby grow and engage with its family is special for all of us."
The baby's father, Bali, is the largest and oldest siamang at the zoo, clocking in at around 33 pounds and 18 years old, according to their website.
The primates use unique sounds aided by their inflatable throat sac to communicate with their families. Baby siamangs typically stick around with their parents until they're around 6 to 8 years old, when they're ready to start a family of their own, according to the zoo. | https://www.wesh.com/article/siamang-virginia-zoo-is-auctioning-the-chance-to-name-endangered-ape/40890859 | 2022-08-14T22:51:15Z | https://www.wesh.com/article/siamang-virginia-zoo-is-auctioning-the-chance-to-name-endangered-ape/40890859 | true |
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. | https://www.conchovalleyhomepage.com/news/national-news/ecological-catastrophe-causes-mass-die-off-of-fish-in-germany/ | 2022-08-14T22:54:32Z | https://www.conchovalleyhomepage.com/news/national-news/ecological-catastrophe-causes-mass-die-off-of-fish-in-germany/ | false |
Fairycore will make your living space a place to escape and dream
If you are looking for home decor options that emit a mystical vibe, fairycore may be for you. Flowers, sparkling lights, mushrooms, soft hues and more – the lighthearted feel of pieces that create this interior design make a room warm and inviting.
At a time when many people are seeking a reprieve from the many troubles in the world, there’s little doubt why this positive decorative theme has been trending on Instagram, Pinterest and TikTok as one of the most popular room trends of 2022. To add a touch of magic to your favorite space, you’ll need a few items that create a fairycore aesthetic such as Minetom Fairy String Lights, the Home Decorators Collection Round Antiqued Accent Mirror and Butterfly Craze Artificial Lavender.
What is fairycore?
Fairycore is a decor trend that creates a relaxing atmosphere with both magical and nature-based items. While there’s not a set way to create the unique aesthetic, there are several elements that are perfect to include into your decor scheme if you want to create this whimsical atmosphere in your home. Regardless of the items that appeal to your decor style, keep in mind that there are numerous ways to incorporate them into your fairycore room plan.
Lights
Not only does a soft glow illuminate a room without being too harsh, but it also shines light on other decorative items. To create this look that pairs perfectly with a fairycore theme, opt for string lights with small bulbs (often called fairy lights) and nightlights or lamps with vintage looks, embellishments or unique designs.
Plants
Because the faircore look is all about nature, plants are a must to include in your decor. If you have a green thumb and love houseplants, live plants are great options. However, there are many artificial plants that look realistic and work well for home decorating. Greenery such as ferns and ivy, all types of flowers and mushrooms are ideal for fairycore. In addition to real or faux plants, it’s fun to include wall art with plants.
Crystals
Crystals add to the mystical appeal of this type of decor. From hanging crystals to crystal lights to all types of crystal-embellished items, there are many ways to decorate with crystals in your room.
Mirrors
Another way to make a faircore space feel more magical is to add wall mirrors. Including several in one area enhances the effect. Look for mirrors with shapes and embellishments that stand out in a room.
Elegant fabrics
Soft, flowing fabrics help to give any fairycore room an ethereal atmosphere. Sheets made of satin or other shimmering materials and curtains made of sheer or semi-sheer materials with ruffles or lace go well with this aesthetic.
Antique items
A space with a fairycore theme is ideal for displaying treasured antiques or family heirlooms. That’s because they compliment the magical aura of a room and bring old and new elements together. An alternative to actual antiques is modern decor pieces with a vintage design.
Pastel colors
Regardless of the decor items you choose, look for those with pastel colors. Muted pink, blue, green, purple and more are romantic shades that promote a fantasy-like feel in a room.
Best fairycore home decor items
Minetom Fairy String Lights with Remote Control
This strand features mini lights that create a twinkling glow. There are 200 lights in total on a strand that’s lightweight and easy to use for decorating. It comes with a handy remote control.
Sold by Amazon
Home Decorators Collection Medium Round Ivory Antiqued Accent Mirror
Although brand new, the distressed look of this mirror’s frame makes it perfect for decorating in the fairycore style. It’s constructed with durable metal and has D-rings for mounting it on a wall.
Sold by Home Depot
Butterfly Craze Artificial Lavender
You might mistake this lavender for real blooms thanks to its realistic appearance. It boasts a light purple color that’s suitable for fairycore room design and looks nice in a rustic vase. Packs of four or eight bundles are available.
Sold by Amazon
Darby Home Co Fittonia Hanging Bush Ivy Plant
Whether you hang in on a wall or put it in a vase, this realistic strand of ivy is a nice touch for decorating with artificial plants. It can be combined with other strands depending on how much greenery you want to incorporate with your nature-themed decor.
Sold by Wayfair
Floral throw pillows look pretty tossed on bed or couch in a room with fairycore design. This one is large enough for displaying, snuggling and napping, and comes in a choice of several color combinations.
Sold by Amazon
PondokWoodCarving Handmade Wooden Mushroom Wall Art
Crafted by hand of real jempinis wood, this wall art features mushrooms that look real. The combination of the shrooms and wood are perfect for bringing a bit of nature into your unique living space.
Sold by Etsy
Aldeane Josephs Gemstone Sensor Nightlights
These nightlights are made with real gemstones that sparkle with the soft light they produce. You can choose from amethyst, white quartz and rose quartz.
Sold by Uncommon Goods
House of Hampton Fulda Semi-Sheer Rod Pocket Single Curtain Panel in Lavender
This ruffled window curtain panel is the perfect touch for dressing up a window fairycore-style. It’s available in several beautiful shades including light pink.
Sold by Wayfair
Madison Park Essentials 6-Piece Satin Sheet Set
If you are turning your bedroom into a faircore get-away, don’t forget new sheets. A set that’s made of satin material in a color like pink is a great choice for this mystical aesthetic.
Sold by Macy’s
Noahfun Firefly Bonsai Tree Light
It’s the combination of tiny lights and a tree design that make this piece perfect when it comes to adding subtle light and a hint of nature to a room. It’s battery-powered and looks nice perched on a table, desk or bookshelf.
Sold by Amazon
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Brady Singer pitched six dominant innings and the Kansas City Royals ended the Dodgers’ 12-game winning streak, blanking Los Angeles 4-0 Sunday.
A day after hitting six home runs in a romp, the Dodgers were held to just two hits.
The Dodgers were trying to match their longest winning streak since moving to Los Angeles, having won 13 straight in both 1962 and 1965. The franchise record is 15 in a row set in 1924 while the team played in Brooklyn — the club moved to West Coast for the 1958 season.
“I mean, we knew we weren’t going to win every game,” star first baseman Freddie Freeman said.
“We don’t like getting shut out as an offense, just plain and simple. We still won the series, so you have to look at it like that sometimes,” he said.
Singer (6-4) pitched one-hit ball against the team with the best record in the majors. He struck out seven and walked three.
“Singer thrives on these opportunities and we do need that stopper to step up and so something special,” Royals manager Mike Matheny said. “I don’t think you can imagine that Brady was going to execute the way he did today. It was a thing of beauty and couldn’t have been at a better time.”
The 26-year old right-hander felt all his pitches were working.
“It was a good outing, I think I stayed on the attack all day and all three pitches had good life,” Singer said. “The fastball had good life, the changeups that I threw really helped me throughout the whole entire time.”
Royals relievers Amir Garrett and Dylan Coleman kept the Dodgers scoreless and Scott Barlow got four outs for his 19th save.
Vinnie Pasquantino homered among his three hits and drove in two runs. He connected in the eighth inning for his fourth home run and seventh RBI of an 11-game homestand.
“It is just constant adjustments,” Pasquantino said. “I’m not going to say anything clicked this week, but it is one of those things where you just keep going, pushing forward and it worked out today.”
Tyler Anderson (12-2) gave up three runs in six innings.
Chris Taylor singled in the Dodgers fifth and Mookie Betts doubled in the eighth. It was the fewest hits for Los Angeles since April 19 and the first time being shut out since June 27.
UP NEXT
Los Angeles will continue its Midwest stretch with a three-game set with Milwaukee. LHP Julio Urías (12-6, 2.49 ERA) will open the series for the Dodgers.
LHP Kris Bubic (2-6, 5.02 ERA) is slated to take the mound for Kansas City against Minnesota to begin a seven-game road trip.
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WFO CORPUS CHRISTI Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, August 14, 2022
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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.
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SAN ANGELO, Texas (KLST)— A Texas business owner was arrested Monday and charged with assault months after a video capturing the incident went viral.
According to records filed by the Tom Green County Sheriff’s Department, Evan Noelle Berryhill, 28, of San Angelo, was booked into the Tom Green County Detention Center and charged with assault because of bias or prejudice, a hate crime in Texas.
Records filed by police say Berryhill knowingly caused physical contact because of her bias or prejudice against homosexuals.
A video that went viral shortly after the incident Berryhill is being charged for appears to show her verbally and physically assaulting an LGBTQ+ couple in the parking lot of the apartment complex where both parties live. In the video, the woman can be heard using homophobic slurs.
Since the video’s recording in April, it has gone viral after being shared by Danesh, a popular TikTok user. The incident and video were featured on Advocate.com. The publication, which reports Berryhill is a local boutique owner, has since released an updated story about the hate crime charges against her.
According to jail records, Berryhill was released on a $1,000 bond shortly after her arrest on Monday. | https://www.wivb.com/news/national/texas-woman-charged-with-hate-crime-after-viral-video/ | 2022-08-14T23:12:29Z | https://www.wivb.com/news/national/texas-woman-charged-with-hate-crime-after-viral-video/ | true |
SAN ANGELO, Texas (KLST)— A Texas business owner was arrested Monday and charged with assault months after a video capturing the incident went viral.
According to records filed by the Tom Green County Sheriff’s Department, Evan Noelle Berryhill, 28, of San Angelo, was booked into the Tom Green County Detention Center and charged with assault because of bias or prejudice, a hate crime in Texas.
Records filed by police say Berryhill knowingly caused physical contact because of her bias or prejudice against homosexuals.
A video that went viral shortly after the incident Berryhill is being charged for appears to show her verbally and physically assaulting an LGBT+ couple in the parking lot of the apartment complex where both parties live. In the video, the woman can be heard using homophobic slurs.
Since the video’s recording in April, it has gone viral after being shared by Danesh, a popular TikTok user. The incident and video were featured on Advocate.com. The publication, which reports Berryhill is a local boutique owner, has since released an updated story about the hate crime charges against her.
According to jail records, Berryhill was released on a $1,000 bond shortly after her arrest on Monday. | https://www.kark.com/news/national-news/texas-woman-charged-with-hate-crime-after-viral-video/ | 2022-08-14T23:13:51Z | https://www.kark.com/news/national-news/texas-woman-charged-with-hate-crime-after-viral-video/ | false |
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A United Nations-chartered ship loaded with 23,000 metric tons of Ukrainian grain destined for Ethiopia set sail Sunday from a Black Sea port, the first shipment of its kind in a program to assist countries facing famine.
The Liberia-flagged Brave Commander departed from the Ukrainian port of Yuzhne, east of Odesa, according to regional governor Maksym Marchenko. It plans to sail to Djibouti, where the grain will be unloaded and transferred to Ethiopia under the World Food Program initiative.
Ukraine and Russia reached a deal with Turkey on July 22 to restart Black Sea grain deliveries, addressing the major export disruption that has occurred since Russia invaded Ukraine in February.
Ethiopia is one of five countries that the U.N. considers at risk of starvation.
“The capacity is there. The grain is there. The demand is there across the world and in particular, these countries,” WFP Ukraine coordinator Denise Brown told The Associated Press. “So if the stars are aligned, we are very, very hopeful that all the actors around this agreement will come together on what is really an issue for humanity. So today was very positive.”
On the front line, Russian forces fired rockets Sunday on the Mykolaiv region in southern Ukraine, killing at least one person. That region is just north of the Russian-occupied city of Kherson, which Ukrainian forces have vowed to retake. The Ukrainian emergency service said one person was killed in shelling early Sunday of the village of Bereznehuvate in Mykolaiv.
A Russian diplomat, meanwhile, called on Ukraine to offer security assurances so international inspectors could visit a nuclear power station in Ukraine that has come under fire.
As fighting steps up in southern Ukraine, concerns have grown sharply about the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, which is held by Russian forces and has been hit by sporadic shelling. Both Ukraine and Russia blame each other for the shelling, which officials say has damaged monitoring equipment and could lead to a nuclear catastrophe.
Ukraine’s nuclear energy operator said Sunday that one person was killed in a Russian rocket attack on the city of Enerhodar where the plant is located. The Russia-controlled local government also reported the attack and the death, but blamed it on Ukrainian forces.
The Zaporizhzhia facility is Europe’s largest nuclear power plant.
Russia’s envoy to international organizations based in Vienna, Mikhail Ulyanov, called on Ukraine to stop attacking the plant in order to allow an inspection team in from the International Atomic Energy Agency.
“It is important that the Ukrainians stop their shelling of the station and provide security guarantees to members of the mission. An international team cannot be sent to work under continuous artillery shelling,” he was quoted as saying Sunday by Russian state news agency Tass.
Ukraine says Russia is shelling nearby regions from the plant and is storing weapons there.
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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. | https://www.wlwt.com/article/food-at-risk-because-climate-crisis-is-endangering-butterflies-bees/40891020 | 2022-08-14T23:15:25Z | https://www.wlwt.com/article/food-at-risk-because-climate-crisis-is-endangering-butterflies-bees/40891020 | true |
Police: 2 brothers dead after driver crashes into NC Hardee’s
WILSON, N.C. (WITN/Gray News) - Police say two brothers are dead after a vehicle drove into a Hardee’s in Wilson, North Carolina.
The Wilson Police Department says 78-year-old Jesse Lawrence, of Wilson, has been identified as the driver.
Police say Lawrence drove into the Hardee’s on Forest Hills Road Sunday morning around 9:47 and hit two victims. They have been identified as brothers Christopher Ruffin, 58, and Clay Ruffin, 62, both of Wilson.
WITN is told that Christopher Ruffin was pronounced dead at the scene, and Clay Ruffin was taken to ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, where he later died.
Police say Lawrence was taken to Wilson Medical Center, where he was treated and released. There is no information on charges or what led to the crash, although police do not believe it to be medical- or impairment-related.
The crash is still being investigated and anyone with information is asked to call police at 252-399-2323 or Crime Stoppers at 252-243-2255.
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WFO PHOENIX Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, August 14, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
318 PM PDT Sun Aug 14 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of San Bernardino and
Riverside Counties through 415 PM PDT...
At 318 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles northeast of Cottonwood Visitor, or 12 miles north of Chiriaco
Summit. This storm was nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Desert Center, Cottonwood Visitor and Eagle Mtn.
This includes the following highways...
CA Interstate 10 between mile markers 91 and 107.
CA Route 177 between mile markers 1 and 5.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
LAT...LON 3392 11527 3359 11542 3377 11594 3404 11581
3404 11566
TIME...MOT...LOC 2218Z 193DEG 4KT 3385 11568
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southwestern Mohave County in northwestern Arizona...
Southeastern San Bernardino County in southern California...
* Until 400 PM PDT/400 PM MST/.
* At 320 PM PDT/320 PM MST/, a severe thunderstorm was located over
Arizona Village, or 11 miles northwest of Topock, moving south at
20 mph. This warning includes Needles and the Mohave Valley.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Lake Havasu City, Topock, Needles, Mesquite Creek, Desert Hills,
Arizona Village, Mojave Ranch Estates, Mohave Valley, Highway 95
And I-40 and Willow Valley.
Interstate 40 in Arizona between mile markers 0 and 13.
Interstate 40 in California between mile markers 112 and 155.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
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Donald Trump gets a 10-point bump among Republicans after Mar-a-Lago raid to take 40-point lead over Florida Gov Ron DeSantis among GOP primary voters, poll shows
- Trump's share of the potential Republican primary voters boosted from 53 percent in mid-July to 57 percent on August 10
- That combines with a six-point dip for his biggest potential rival - Florida Gov Ron DeSantis - who dipped from 23 percent to 17 percent between the two polls
- Those numbers give a 10-point boost to Trump and an overall 40-point lead in a hypothetical primary. Neither man has committed to running in 2024 yet
- The poll was conducted on Wednesday, August 10, which is after the raid on the ex-president's estate but prior to the unsealing of the search warrant
- The warrant revealed that the FBI took at least 11 sets of classified documents from Trump's Florida manor
Former President Donald Trump has seen his poll numbers improve after the raid at his Mar-a-Lago estate, at the expense of what many see as one of his key rivals in 2024.
Trump's share of the potential Republican primary voters boosted from 53 percent in mid-July to 57 percent on August 10, according to a Politico/Morning Consult poll.
That combines with a six-point dip for his biggest potential rival - Florida Governor Ron DeSantis - who dipped from 23 percent to 17 percent between the two polls.
Those numbers give a 10-point boost to Trump and an overall 40-point lead in a hypothetical primary. Neither man has committed to running in 2024 yet.
The poll was conducted on Wednesday, August 10, which is after the raid on the ex-president's estate but prior to the unsealing of the search warrant.
The warrant revealed that the FBI took at least 11 sets of classified documents from Trump's Florida manor.
Former President Donald Trump has seen his poll numbers improve after the raid at his Mar-a-Lago estate, at the expense of what many see as one of his key rivals in 2024
Former President Donald Trump gestures as he departs Trump Tower, Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022, in New York, on his way to the New York attorney general's office for a deposition in a civil investigation
Trump's share of the potential Republican primary voters boosted from 53 percent in mid-July to 57 percent on August 10, according to a Politico/Morning Consult poll
The passion shown on behalf of the president's most ardent fans - visible outside Mar-a-Lago all week - continued to Trump's Bedminster, New Jersey golf club Sunday.
Supporters brandishing signs with 'SAVE AMERICA' and 'YOU RAIDED THE WRONG PRESIDENT' were out on the streets near the club professing allegiance to Trump.
Trump demanded that the FBI return to him any attorney-client material they seized from Mar-a-Lago during the raid on Monday.
'Oh great! It has just been learned that the FBI, in its now famous raid of Mar-a-Lago, took boxes of privileged 'attorney-client' material, and also 'executive' privileged material, which they knowingly should not have taken,' the former president lamented on Truth Social, referencing a recent Fox News report.
He said that the FBI should consider his post on the alternative social media site his formal request that the documents be returned to his Palm Beach estate.
Trump's rise combines with a six-point dip for his biggest potential rival - Florida Governor Ron DeSantis - who dipped from 23 percent to 17 percent between the two polls
Supporters brandishing signs with 'SAVE AMERICA' and 'YOU RAIDED THE WRONG PRESIDENT' were out on the streets near the club professing allegiance to Trump
Supporters of former President of the United States, Donald J. Trump rally near Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster of New Jersey
A truck outside Mar-a-Lago puts out a 'Let's Go Brandon' sign to support Donald Trump
'By copy of this TRUTH,' Trump wrote on Sunday, 'I respectfully request that these documents be immediately returned to the location from which they were taken. Thank you!'
Before Attorney General Merrick Garland on Thursday made his first public statement on the raid, a person close to Trump reached out to a Justice Department official to pass along a message from the former president, according to The New York Times.
'The country is on fire. What can I do to reduce the heat?' was the message Trump wanted portrayed, according to a person familiar with the exchange.
Sources familiar with the investigation into the documents Trump took from the White House when he left office told Fox News that the former president's team was informed several documents seized in the raid contained attorney-client privilege information.
However, the investigation has triggered feverish speculation that he will soon announce a 2024 run - exciting supporters but worrying party leaders and donors that he could ruin hopes of retaking the House and Senate in November's midterms
'I think he's running,' said Eric Levine, an attorney and longtime Republican fundraiser. 'The only question is whether he announces before the midterms, which would be a disaster.'
Multiple party insiders told DailyMail.com they fear an early announcement would divert fundraising away from candidates and towards the Trump war chest.
And it would turn the midterms from being a winnable referendum on Joe Biden's presidency - its economic crises and foreign policy missteps - to a Trump versus Biden beauty pageant.
Trump grabbed the initiative by posting a campaign-style video on his Truth Social platform after midnight on Tuesday. He calls America 'a nation in decline' and slams Biden before ending with the slogan: 'The best is yet to come.'
At the same time, he has upped the number of fundraising emails sent to his distribution list.
'Mar-a-Lago was raided,' said one sent on Wednesday. 'The radical left is corrupt.
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Chances are you’ve seen Phang – even if you’re not quite sure what Phang is, exactly.
When the Union mascot isn’t on the pitch or in the stands during games at Subaru Park, the mascot has been a fixture on displays at Acme, a visitor in children’s hospitals, school gymnasiums, and even on stage at a Wu-Tang Clan concert a few years ago.
As the popularity of the Union grows, so too has the notoriety of a mascot that initially left many people wondering about what it is exactly. There is a definitive answer. Phang is a soccer-playing breed of blue racer snake, which is an actual reptile one can find in the animal kingdom.
But this version, found banging drums or taking in a Union match from the supporter’s section, is a beefed-up serpent obsessed with soccer, Union fans, and by the looks of it, protein shakes.
» READ MORE: Union extinguish Fire to maintain their hold of first place in the Eastern Conference
It’s been five years since Phang arrived on the scene – a mere two weeks before the Flyers unveiled their maniacal, orange-clad mascot Gritty, who like the Phillie Phanatic became a character synonymous with Philly – just ask most Philadelphians.
The visionaries of Phang were Union graphic designer Shaun Kreider, and former Union designer Kylie Woyat, (now the lead graphic designer at Major League Soccer’s New York City FC), and Union vice president of marketing and communications Amanda Young Curtis. The trio reminisced with The Inquirer about Phang’s creation, impact, and how Gritty stole the snake’s thunder. They also addressed the crucial question about where Phang stands among the spectrum of Philly sports mascots.
Was Phang always going to be a snake? With the Delaware River as a backdrop, why not a river rat or something like that?
Shaun Kreider: Coming up with the right character involved a lot of focus groups with a lot of different kids, since kids are obviously the target demographic. We did a focus group on the characters, we did focus groups on colors, and we did surveys on names; it was quite the undertaking to find what would be the right mascot to represent the Union. [Laughs] And then we ended up with a 7-foot snake.
Do you remember the moment Gritty took Phang’s thunder?
Kreider: Yeah, it was quite the whirlwind. I think we had two weeks between Phang hatching at the Philadelphia Zoo and Gritty mania becoming a thing. But honestly, it kind of helped in a way because of the attention people were paying to mascots from Philadelphia. Obviously, they didn’t take off in the same way, but there were a lot of eyes on us and a lot more people paying attention to the Philadelphia mascot scene, which helped us elevate Phang – possibly even quicker than we could have organically.
» READ MORE: Three years of Gritty: A definitive list of the Flyers mascot’s best and most outrageous moments
OK, but did you ever second guess your design of Phang after seeing that? You created the concept of this amazing snake with this fantastic origin story and then another team comes out and makes just this orange blob thing that no one can really ascertain what it is and it’s getting all of the TV time. Did you ever second-guess yourselves?
Kreider: I think when anything has more success, you tend to pick it apart to see what works. And part of that is analyzing what the character that they created is. But ultimately, I think Phang had to be true to what we are, so we approached a lot of different character options. And, ultimately the kids decided.
» READ MORE: The Union have forged an identity through success on multiple levels
Kylie Woyat: We wanted to be authentic to soccer as well. So [creating] a big, giant, furry blob doesn’t really speak to who would represent the Philadelphia Union. Soccer players are super fit, they’re skinny. They look fast, they look agile, and athletic. Gritty works for Gritty. But coming out with something that was in a similar vein to even the Phanatic at the time, to us was also a huge concern. You can’t just kind of launch Phanatic 2.0 and expect it to take off in the same way that he does, because it’s never going to. I think we made the best choice on what we wanted to represent [the club] and how we felt our character should be viewed.
So how do you view Gritty and the rest of the Philly mascots?
Amanda Young Curtis: I think something that I personally have loved seeing is the mascots all together because I think it’s kind of similar to the Philadelphia sports landscape – if one team’s doing well, it’s a good story for the entire city. So [when it came to the news about Gritty] with one mascot really taking off, it helps all the whole group together.
Switching gears. What’s Phang’s off-the-field work like?
Young-Curtis: The programming that Phang is most attached to is promoting health and fitness. So whether he’s going to a gym class taking over where he’s engaging with kids around the sport of soccer, or going to youth soccer tournaments, I think it just made sense for us to have [Phang] exemplify that health and fitness standards are so important in soccer and to really showcase that for young kids and teach them fitness as a lifestyle.
Where do you think Phang resides among Philly mascots?
Kreider: [Laughs] That’s a loaded question.
And we need an honest answer…
Kreider: OK, so nobody is ever going to touch the Phanatic in any room. He is to me when it comes to Philly, the end-all, be-all, of all mascots, Philadelphia or otherwise. And then I mean, Gritty is his own thing at this point. [The Sixers mascot] Franklin is our much-maligned little brother in Philly. Like, I love Franklin to death. I think he’s a great character. Swoop is great. I mean, the Eagles are ubiquitous in this town, so Swoop by default has top-tier popularity. I think Phang is up and coming on the list within the sports landscape as well as the mascot landscape. You have your established mascots like the Phanatic and Swoop, but Phang can do things that are a little more out there and a little more off the beaten path. And I think that’s kind of the space that we occupy. Right now, that’s a great place to be in.
» READ MORE: ‘An extreme character’: Eagles mascot Swoop endures for 25 years and counting | https://www.inquirer.com/soccer/philadelphia-union-soccer-chester-mascot-gritty-20220814.html | 2022-08-14T23:30:05Z | https://www.inquirer.com/soccer/philadelphia-union-soccer-chester-mascot-gritty-20220814.html | false |
Chelsea looking to sign Everton winger Anthony Gordon
By PA Staff published
Chelsea have moved to rival Newcastle to sign Everton winger Anthony Gordon, the PA news agency understands.
The Blues are thought to be in negotiations with the Toffees over a permanent transfer for the highly-rated 21-year-old.
Everton are understood to be hopeful of pushing for £50million to allow Gordon to leave Goodison Park.
New Chelsea owners Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital have spent their first summer at the Stamford Bridge helm conducting a swift overhaul in every department.
The ambitious US bosses have already spent big on Raheem Sterling, Kalidou Koulibaly, Marc Cucurella and Carney Chukwuemeka.
Highly promising young goalkeeper Gabriel Slonina has been signed and will remain on loan at Chicago Fire, while the Blues continue to chase Inter Milan’s teenage midfielder Cesare Casadei.
Chelsea are understood to be in negotiations with Barcelona over a deal for striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, while the quest to prise Wesley Fofana away from Leicester also continues.
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(The Hill) – Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm on Sunday projected an ongoing decline in gas prices to continue but expressed uncertainty given potential changes in global events that would impact supply levels.
In an appearance on CNN’s “State of the Union” with guest anchor Brianna Keilar, Granholm cited a recent short-term outlook from the Energy Information Administration (EIA) predicting the average price for a gallon of gasoline to dip to $3.78 in the fourth quarter.
“We hope that that’s true,” said Granholm.
“But, again, it can be impacted by what’s happening globally,” she added. “The president has done more than any president in history to make sure that the price, insofar as he’s got control, continues to decline, and has included asking for increased production both domestically and overseas.”
After multiple months of gas price increases, in part exacerbated of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, gas prices surpassed an average of $5 per gallon for the first time. But prices have steadily declined since mid-June, falling below $4 last week and standing at $3.96 as of Sunday, according to AAA.
But with no end in sight to the war in Ukraine and the European Union (EU) set to dial back crude oil imports from Russia over the coming months, Granholm on CNN and the outlook she cited both cautioned their forecasted decline could change based on global events.
“Gas comes from oil, and oil is traded on a global market,” said Granholm. “And global events affect the price of oil. But the president has taken unprecedented steps to try to moderate supply and demand by releasing a million barrels per day from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.”
The EIA’s latest outlook included similar sentiments while also acknowledging an economic downturn could result in reduced demand from lower energy consumption.
“The August Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO) is subject to heightened uncertainty resulting from Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, how sanctions affect Russia’s oil production, the production decisions of OPEC+, the rate at which U.S. oil and natural gas production rises, and other contributing factors,” EIA’s forecast reads. | https://www.pahomepage.com/uncategorized/energy-secretary-expects-gas-prices-to-fall-further/ | 2022-08-14T23:33:41Z | https://www.pahomepage.com/uncategorized/energy-secretary-expects-gas-prices-to-fall-further/ | false |
(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. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/abbott-lead-over-orourke-steady-in-new-texas-poll/ | 2022-08-14T23:35:12Z | https://www.wowktv.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/abbott-lead-over-orourke-steady-in-new-texas-poll/ | true |
India at 75 | Looking back, looking ahead...
The fabric of India’s civil-military relations
The future of civil-military relations in the country depends on how far the military resists ideological appropriation
The most salient fact about Indian democracy over the past 75 years is its endurance. Barring the 21-month authoritarian interlude under Indira Gandhi (the Emergency), the forms of a free government have been kept up. There are many reasons why democracy has endured here — unlike in several other postcolonial countries. Important among these is independent India’s success in ensuring civilian control of the military.
It is often argued that the Indian armed forces inherited the British tradition of an apolitical military. This is a specious proposition. For one thing, the Pakistan Army was also a legatee of this tradition but went down a rather different route. For another, the colonial military was hardly subservient to the civilians.
The Commander-in-Chief of India was at once the senior-most military officer and the military member of the Viceroy’s executive council: effectively, the defence minister. As such he wielded extraordinary authority. Even so imperious a viceroy as Lord Curzon was put on the mat when he sought to reduce the institutional heft of his Commander-in-Chief, Herbert Kitchener. In the years preceding Independence, this civil-military fusion went further with the appointment of the Commander-in-Chief, Archibald Wavell, as Viceroy.
Indian nationalists had deplored this situation for decades. In 1921, Indian members of the Central Legislative Assembly tabled a resolution that the “principle of ultimate supremacy of the civil power” required the Commander-in-Chief to cease being a member of the executive council. Instead, the defence portfolio should be held by a civilian member. The Motilal Nehru report of 1928 went further in calling for a civilian minister of defence, who would be responsible to Parliament.
In 1946, when the Congress formed the Interim Government, it swiftly appointed Sardar Baldev Singh as Defence Minister. Yet, this was just the first step in securing civilian control over the military. To understand why India succeeded, it is useful to compare its experience with Pakistan’s.
As a seceding state, Pakistan had only a fraction of the administrative muscle of the Raj. Worse, in the provinces of the new country, the Muslim League had limited political standing. So, Pakistani leaders were from the outset reliant on the military and the bureaucracy. This gave the military outsized importance and the institutional confidence eventually to supplant the political leadership. By contrast, the Congress dominated the politics of independent India at all levels — national, regional and local — and retained a firm grip over the levers of the erstwhile colonial state.
Partition’s impact
Partition impacted civil-military relations in another way. As Steven Wilkinson has argued in his important book, Army and the Nation, it worsened the ethnic imbalance of the army in Pakistan. The colonial army was recruited from a clutch of minority ethnic groups known as the “martial classes”: Jat Sikh, Punjabi Muslim, Pathan, Rajput, Jat and so forth. This was designed to ensure the loyalty of the army to the colonisers. After Partition, the Pakistan Army was dominated by Punjabi Muslims and Pathans of the North-West Frontier Province. This ethnic cohesion enabled the Pakistan Army to periodically depose civilian rule.
In the Indian Army, none of the older “martial races” was preponderant. The Indian leadership was also alert to this problem. Nehru directed the Commander-in-Chief in 1946 to initiate urgent reforms to nationalise the colonial army. Recruitment, especially of officers, was to be be widened to reflect the composition of society, so that the armed forces would appreciate the values and aspirations of the country. Paramilitary forces were to be raised to avoid using the army for internal security and to keep it out of politics. To be sure, recruitment by ethnicity continued, especially in the combat arms. Yet, the composition of the army, notably the officer class, did undergo significant change.
Norm of civilian supremacy
A third factor that explains these divergent trajectories is the Indian political leadership’s concerted moves to instil the norm of civilian supremacy. On the eve of Independence, the Commander-in-Chief had ordered that the public be kept away from the flag hoisting ceremony. Rescinding this, Nehru wrote to General Rob Lockhart: “In any policy that is to be pursued in the Army or otherwise, the views of the Government of India and the policy they lay down must prevail. If any person is unable to lay down that policy, he has no place in the Indian Army.” This set the tone for civil-military relations.
Then again, the norm of civilian control was also eroded in significant ways during the Nehru years. The passage of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act in 1958 granted the army extraordinary powers and high levels of impunity in “disturbed areas”. None of this comported with the spirit of democratic control. Following the defeat against China in 1962, the political class as a whole ceded considerable ground to the military and sought to avoid “operational” matters. Never mind Clausewitz’s dictum that war is a continuation of politics.
All said, formal democratic control over the military remained intact. The latter steered clear of politics — even during periods of high political turbulence in the 1970s. Politicians, for their part, refrained from pulling the military into the ruck of politics — even when they sought, as did Indira Gandhi, a “committed” bureaucracy and judiciary.
A shift is under way
Yet, over the past decade, an important shift has been under way in civil-military relations. This has been occasioned by the political ascendance of a different ideology. The anti-colonial nationalism of the old Congress sought to nationalise the military; the Hindu nationalism of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) seeks to militarise the (Hindu) nation. This was an important objective of Hindu nationalist thinkers starting with V.D. Savarkar and B.S. Moonje.
The Hindu Mahasabha’s support for the colonial government during the Second World War was motivated by the desire to secure maximum representation for Hindus in the armed forces. By so doing, they hoped to suffuse the Hindu nation with a martial ethos.
This desire to militarise the nation has, in recent years, led to a concerted drive to project the BJP as the guardian and champion of the military. Narendra Modi’s electoral campaign in 2013-14 prominently featured the promise of one-rank one-pension — a move that secured the BJP the broad support of military veterans. A series of other measures followed, all aimed at mobilising both the society and the military under the sign of a muscular nationalism: the appointment of a controversial former Army Chief as a Minister; the “celebrations” on the 50th anniversary of the 1965 war; the construction of a national war memorial; the carefully crafted public narratives around the “surgical strikes” on Pakistan in 2016 and the airstrikes in 2019.
The Agniveer scheme for enrolment in the armed forces is driven by the dire fiscal situation facing the military, but it fits with the larger ideological impulse. Thus, proponents of the scheme claim that it will instil “discipline” in the youth — as though it is the military’s job to discipline the country rather than to defend it.
Will this affect civil-military relations in the narrower institutional setting? It depends on how the military leadership responds to these blandishments. Indeed, the future of civil-military relations in India will turn on the extent to which the military resists ideological appropriation and holds firmly to its professional identity.
Srinath Raghavan is a historian. The views expressed are personal
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Israeli ex-army chief joins new party to contest November poll
Israel's former army chief Gadi Eisenkot announced he is joining a new party headed by Defence Minister Benny Gantz
Israel's former army chief Gadi Eisenkot said on Sunday that he is joining a new party headed by Defence Minister Benny Gantz ahead of a general election in November.
Recent media reports had said that Eisenkot, chief of staff from 2015 to 2019, was being courted by political parties including Prime Minister Yair Lapid's centrist Yesh Atid.
But on Sunday Eisenkot announced he will join forces with Gantz, himself a former army chief, and Justice Minister Gideon Saar to form the new centre-right "National Unity Party", or Hamahane Hamamlachti in Hebrew.
"I served the State of Israel as a fighter and commander," said Eisenkot in a televised speech Sunday. "After completing the cooling off period required by law, I decided to take action and not sit on the sidelines."
"We are facing significant national security challenges and we do not have the privilege to not form a functioning government," said Eisenkot.
The election, set for November 1 after parliament was dissolved on June 30, will be the country's fifth in less than four years.
There is a long-standing tradition in Israel of retired army chiefs entering politics.
"We choose to unite under the belief in Israel as secure, Jewish and democratic," said party leader Gantz.
"We choose to unite in order to build the IDF's (Israeli military) strength against all challenges, to minimise our conflict with the Palestinians and stop it (Israel) from becoming a binational state," he said.
Lawmaker Matan Kahana, of former premier Naftali Bennett's right-wing Yamina party, has also joined their list, Gantz added.
They "will run together in the upcoming elections under a list titled the National Unity Party", they said in a joint statement sent to AFP.
It said the new party would "form a base for a broad and stable government that will put an end to the ongoing political crisis".
November's vote will in part be a contest between Lapid and former premier Benjamin Netanyahu.
Lapid was the architect of a motley alliance of right-wingers, centrists, doves and Islamists that took office in June 2021, ending Netanyahu's record 12 consecutive years in power.
The country remains mired in an unprecedented era of political gridlock, with early opinion polls indicating that November's election results may again be inconclusive. | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/afp/article-11111337/Israeli-ex-army-chief-joins-new-party-contest-November-poll.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-08-14T23:47:29Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/afp/article-11111337/Israeli-ex-army-chief-joins-new-party-contest-November-poll.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | false |
Second fatal shooting this month near George Floyd Square
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - One man died and another was seriously hurt in the second fatal shooting this month near the intersection where George Floyd died in police custody more than two years earlier.
Minneapolis Police spokesman Officer Garrett Parten said officers found two wounded men with life-threatening injuries Sunday afternoon near the intersection in south Minneapolis that was renamed to remember Floyd's death. One man died at the hospital, and the other man's condition wasn't immediately available.
No arrests were reported immediately.
A week before Sunday's shooting, Mohamed Omar, 29, died after he was shot in the area early on Aug. 7. Parten said the police department would likely increase patrols in the area after the two shootings, which both took place near the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue.
The intersection became a makeshift memorial after Floyd´s death and was officially renamed earlier this year. Floyd, who was Black, died May 25, 2020, after a white Minneapolis officer pressed his knee on Floyd´s neck for several minutes.
Floyd's death sparked protests nationwide and forced America to confront racial injustice. | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-11111317/Second-fatal-shooting-month-near-George-Floyd-Square.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-08-14T23:47:36Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-11111317/Second-fatal-shooting-month-near-George-Floyd-Square.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | true |
WASHINGTON (AP) — A man drove his car into a barricade near the U.S. Capitol early Sunday and then began firing gunshots in the air before fatally shooting himself, according to police, who said he did not seem to be targeting any member of Congress.
The incident happened just before 4 a.m. at a vehicle barricade set at East Capitol Street NE and 2nd Street SE in Washington.
It comes at a time when law enforcement authorities across the country are facing an increasing number of threats and federal officials have warned about the potential of violent attacks on government buildings in the days since the FBI’s search of former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida.
The attack is reminiscent of an incident when a man drove a vehicle into two Capitol Police officers at a checkpoint in April 2021, killing an 18-year veteran of the force. And many on Capitol Hill remain on edge after supporters of the then-president stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
Authorities said the man, identified as Richard A. York III, 29, of Delaware, crashed into the barricade and that as he was getting out of the car, the vehicle became engulfed in flames. The man then opened fire, firing several shots into the air as police approached.
Capitol Police said the man shot himself as the officers neared. He was later pronounced dead.
Capitol Police Chief Tom Manger said officers did not hear the man say anything before he opened fire “indiscriminately” in the street with a handgun and walked toward the Capitol building. Authorities are investigating whether the man may have set his car on fire, the chief said, because the collision did not appear to cause the blaze.
Police officers at the scene saw the man fatally shoot himself as they approached, Manger said.
The chief said investigators located addresses for the man in Delaware and Pennsylvania and learned he had a criminal history in the past decade, though his motive remained unclear and he had no links to the Capitol.,
“We don’t have any information that would indicate his motivation at this point,” Manger said.
Police said “it does not appear the man was targeting any member of Congress” and that investigators are examining the man’s background as they work to try to discern a motive. Both the House and Senate are in recess and very few staff members work in the Capitol complex at that hour.
Authorities said no other injuries were reported and police do not believe any officers returned fire. | https://www.fox16.com/news/politics/ap-politics/police-man-killed-himself-after-ramming-us-capitol-barrier/ | 2022-08-15T00:01:19Z | https://www.fox16.com/news/politics/ap-politics/police-man-killed-himself-after-ramming-us-capitol-barrier/ | false |
PHOENIX (AP) — It’s been 80 years since the first Navajo Code Talkers joined the Marines, transmitting messages using a code based on their then-unwritten native language to confound Japanese military cryptologists during World War II — and Thomas H. Begay, one of the last living members of the group, still remembers the struggle.
“It was the hardest thing to learn,” the 98-year-old Begay said Sunday at a Phoenix ceremony marking the anniversary. “But we were able to develop a code that couldn’t be broken by the enemy of the United States of America.”
Hundreds of Navajos were recruited by the U.S. Marines to serve as Code Talkers during the war. Begay is one of three who is still alive to talk about it.
The Code Talkers participated in all assaults the Marines led in the Pacific from 1942 to 1945 including Guadalcanal, Tarawa, Peleliu and Iwo Jima.
They sent thousands of messages without error on Japanese troop movements, battlefield tactics and other communications crucial to the war’s ultimate outcome.
President Ronald Reagan established Navajo Code Talkers Day in 1982 and the Aug. 14 holiday honors all the tribes associated with the war effort.
It’s also an Arizona state holiday and Navajo Nation holiday on the vast reservation that occupies portions of northeastern Arizona, northwestern New Mexico and southeastern Utah.
Begay and his family came from Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Phoenix for Sunday’s event at the Wesley Bolin Plaza where a Navajo Code Talker statue is displayed. | https://www.fox16.com/news/top-stories/ap-top-headlines/80-years-later-navajo-code-talker-marks-groups-early-days/ | 2022-08-15T00:01:40Z | https://www.fox16.com/news/top-stories/ap-top-headlines/80-years-later-navajo-code-talker-marks-groups-early-days/ | true |
PHILADELPHIA — The 300th killing of the year in Philadelphia took the life of Lameer Boyd, an 18-year-old father-to-be who was gunned down one July night on a sidewalk. Over the weeks that followed, a grandmother was shot in the neck, a popular singer was killed in front of his house and a woman was killed at a front-porch cookout.
With her death, the 322nd of the year, the number of homicides in Philadelphia was on track toward becoming the highest in police records, passing the bleak milestone set just last year. So far this year, more than 1,400 people in the city have been shot, hundreds of them fatally, a higher toll than in the much larger cities of New York or Los Angeles. Alarms have sounded about gun violence across the country over the past two years, but Philadelphia is one of the few major American cities where it truly is as bad as it has ever been.
The crisis is all the more harrowing for having been so concentrated in certain neighborhoods in North and West Philadelphia, places that were left behind decades ago by redlining and other forms of discrimination and are now among the poorest parts of what is often called the country’s poorest big city. Violence has erupted at times in other areas of Philadelphia, including a mass shooting in June on a street packed with bar and restaurant traffic. But much of the gunfire has rung out on blocks of blighted rowhouses, vacant lots and iron-caged front porches.
The city government has rolled out an array of efforts to address the crisis, including grants for community groups, violence intervention programs and earlier curfews. But on one crucial matter, there seem to be no ready answers: what to do about all the guns. “Everybody is armed,” said Jonathan Wilson, director of the Fathership Foundation, a nonprofit organization in Southwest Philadelphia that has been helping to conduct a multicity survey of young people’s attitudes about gun culture. “Nobody’s without a gun in these ZIP codes, because they’ve always been dangerous.”
In a recent news conference, Mayor Jim Kenney lamented that the authorities “keep taking guns off the street, and they’re simultaneously replaced almost immediately.” In fact, the problem is more drastic than that, according to a city report earlier this year. For every illegal gun seized by the police in Philadelphia between 1999 and 2019, about three more guns were bought or sold legally — and that was before a recent boom in gun ownership.
In Philadelphia over the past two years, as all around the country, the pace of legal gun sales surged, roughly doubling during the pandemic years. The number of firearm licenses issued in the city jumped to more than 52,000 in 2021, from around 7,400 in 2020.
None of these figures include the apparently flourishing market in illegal guns. Over the past two years, reports of stolen guns have spiked, major gun-trafficking pipelines have been uncovered and, according to police, many more guns have been found that were illegally converted into fully automatic weapons.
The city has sued the gun-friendly state legislature for preempting its authority to enact stronger local gun laws, such as reporting requirements for lost or stolen guns. And officials in Philadelphia have publicly quarreled among themselves about enforcement of the laws on the books. In July, after two police officers were shot at a Fourth of July celebration, some City Council leaders even suggested returning to a police tactic that many people had come to see as the shame of an earlier era: stop-and-frisk.
“There are a lot of citizens in the streets of the city of Philadelphia that talk about, ‘When are we going to look at stop-and-frisk in a constitutional and active way?’” Darrell L. Clarke, the council president, said at a news conference. “Those are conversations that people have to have.”
Given a consent decree that requires the monitoring of police stops, as well as opposition from other city leaders and a dearth of evidence that the practice ever worked, the old days of stop-and-frisk, when the police conducted thousands of street searches that overwhelmingly targeted Black Philadelphians, are unlikely to return. But broaching the subject at all revealed the depths of official exasperation.
Some of the frustration has been directed at the district attorney, Larry Krasner, whose approach to criminal justice has drawn criticism from the mayor, ire from the police union and a threat of impeachment from Republican state lawmakers.
Krasner, one of the most prominent progressive prosecutors in the country, has long argued that putting a major focus on the arrest and incarceration of people caught carrying firearms without a permit is not only ineffectual but counterproductive, because it diverts police energy and resources from solving violent crime and alienates people whom investigators need as sources and witnesses.
“You can make massive numbers of gun arrests, and you do not see significant reductions in shooting,” he said.
There were no arrests in three-quarters of last year’s fatal shootings, according to statistics provided by Krasner’s office, even as arrests for illegal guns soared to record levels.
Only a small fraction of the people who are arrested for carrying guns without permits are the ones actually driving the violence, Krasner said. He insisted that the city needed to focus instead on people who had already proven themselves to be dangerous, and to invest in advanced forensic technology to clear the hundreds of unsolved shootings.
“What is their theory — that rather than go vigorously after the people who actually shoot the gun,” Krasner asked, “that we should take 100 people and put them in jail, because one of them might shoot somebody?”
Some city officials, including the police chief, see things differently.
“I think there are some philosophical differences between us,” Police Commissioner Danielle M. Outlaw said. She said she advocated “a both-and, not an either-or” approach. This year, the police created a special unit dedicated to investigating nonfatal shootings, with four dozen detectives and other officers working on cases across the city. But the commissioner insisted that the police were just as committed to cracking down on illegal gun possession as well.
“There have to be consequences for those who are carrying and using these guns illegally,” Outlaw said. “If I go out and get this gun, knowing nothing’s going to happen to me, why would that preclude me from doing anything else illegally with a gun?” For those who live in the crisis every day, these questions are visceral.
Marguerite Ruff is a special education classroom assistant at an elementary school in Philadelphia. On a Saturday morning seven years ago, her youngest son, Justin, 23, was shot to death in the street.
There should be stiffer penalties for carrying guns illegally, Ruff said recently. But she added that it probably would not make any difference. “They think they can get away with it, because they’re young,” she said.
Some years ago, “a thinking person” would not carry a gun on the streets of Philadelphia, Ruff said, “but now you can’t even step out of your house, can’t go to your car, you can’t drive to the corner.” She did not like that so many people carried guns, she said, but “in a way, I can understand it.”
At the North Philadelphia headquarters of NOMO, a nonprofit for at-risk youth in the city, a few dozen young people — boys and girls, 11 to 17 — had gathered on a sweltering summer afternoon. Rickey Duncan, the organization’s CEO, asked for a show of hands: How many felt endangered on a daily basis? A large majority raised a hand. How many would feel safer with a gun? The response was about the same.
How many knew how to get a gun with a single phone call? The response was nearly unanimous.
One young man explained it this way: If you were arrested, you could still see your family in jail. Not so if you were dead.
Duncan had called this man, a 21-year-old participant in the program who did not want his name published for his own safety, and asked him to tell his story.
Several years ago, the young man said, he bought a 9 mm pistol from an acquaintance for several hundred dollars, only to have another friend take it, fire it at him and leave with it. That friend was later charged with shooting two people to death. This is how it is these days, he said.
“We still want to do better,” he said. “But there’s a lot of things in the way.” | https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/everybody-is-armed-as-shootings-soar-philadelphia-is-awash-in-guns/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all | 2022-08-15T00:07:08Z | https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/everybody-is-armed-as-shootings-soar-philadelphia-is-awash-in-guns/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all | true |
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Brady Singer pitched six dominant innings and the Kansas City Royals ended the Dodgers’ 12-game winning streak, blanking Los Angeles 4-0 Sunday.
A day after hitting six home runs in a romp, the Dodgers were held to just two hits.
The Dodgers were trying to match their longest winning streak since moving to Los Angeles, having won 13 straight in both 1962 and 1965. The franchise record is 15 in a row set in 1924 while the team played in Brooklyn — the club moved to West Coast for the 1958 season.
“I mean, we knew we weren’t going to win every game,” star first baseman Freddie Freeman said.
“We don’t like getting shut out as an offense, just plain and simple. We still won the series, so you have to look at it like that sometimes,” he said.
Singer (6-4) pitched one-hit ball against the team with the best record in the majors. He struck out seven and walked three.
“Singer thrives on these opportunities and we do need that stopper to step up and so something special,” Royals manager Mike Matheny said. “I don’t think you can imagine that Brady was going to execute the way he did today. It was a thing of beauty and couldn’t have been at a better time.”
The 26-year old right-hander felt all his pitches were working.
“It was a good outing, I think I stayed on the attack all day and all three pitches had good life,” Singer said. “The fastball had good life, the changeups that I threw really helped me throughout the whole entire time.”
Royals relievers Amir Garrett and Dylan Coleman kept the Dodgers scoreless and Scott Barlow got four outs for his 19th save.
Vinnie Pasquantino homered among his three hits and drove in two runs. He connected in the eighth inning for his fourth home run and seventh RBI of an 11-game homestand.
“It is just constant adjustments,” Pasquantino said. “I’m not going to say anything clicked this week, but it is one of those things where you just keep going, pushing forward and it worked out today.”
Tyler Anderson (12-2) gave up three runs in six innings.
Chris Taylor singled in the Dodgers fifth and Mookie Betts doubled in the eighth. It was the fewest hits for Los Angeles since April 19 and the first time being shut out since June 27.
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Los Angeles will continue its Midwest stretch with a three-game set with Milwaukee. LHP Julio Urías (12-6, 2.49 ERA) will open the series for the Dodgers.
LHP Kris Bubic (2-6, 5.02 ERA) is slated to take the mound for Kansas City against Minnesota to begin a seven-game road trip.
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WATCH: Spurs salvage late draw in fiery Chelsea clash
Chelsea twice led Spurs in an absorbing London derby on Monday (AEST), opening the scoring through Kalidou Koulibaly's stunning volley and responding to Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg's equaliser by going 2-1 ahead through Reece James.
But Harry Kane's 96th-minute header saw Conte snatch a point on his return to Stamford Bridge, causing chaotic scenes on the touchline as the two coaches were given red cards after clashing over a post-match handshake.
Tuchel and Conte have now both received a card in three separate Premier League games since the start of last season, more than any other managers in the competition.
But Tuchel said such incidents are to be expected between top competitors, saying: "When you shake hands I thought we look into each others' eyes but Antonio had a different opinion… it was emotional.
"He was happy when they equalised and then it got a bit heated but nothing big. We both got a red card? I think it was not necessary. But a lot of things were not necessary, so that's another poor decision from the referee today.
"It's emotional. You like it. We don't need comments now, and it being heated up and heated up.
"Just look at it. It's the Premier League, it's the game. You love it, no? We love it. We are emotional coaches."
Asked whether he would seek Conte out to apologise for his role in the confrontation, Tuchel was non-committal, saying: "If we meet, we meet, If not, then not. It's not a problem, it's over a football match.
"Come on guys, it's between two competitors and nothing bad happened."
Tuchel celebrated by racing down the touchline in jubilant fashion when James re-established Chelsea's lead with 13 minutes remaining, and admits his actions may have played some role in causing the scenes witnessed at full-time.
"In the middle of it I thought I should not do this but sometimes a match gets you totally, this match sucked me in," he smiled.
"It was a brilliant effort after an undeserved equaliser. It was pure joy, and it may offend the opposition but they did the same when they equalised." | https://www.beinsports.com/au/premier-league/video/tetchy-tuchel-slams-referee-after-heated-draw/1932310 | 2022-08-15T00:17:54Z | https://www.beinsports.com/au/premier-league/video/tetchy-tuchel-slams-referee-after-heated-draw/1932310 | false |
(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. | https://www.texomashomepage.com/news/texas-politics/abbott-lead-over-orourke-steady-in-new-texas-poll/ | 2022-08-15T00:18:38Z | https://www.texomashomepage.com/news/texas-politics/abbott-lead-over-orourke-steady-in-new-texas-poll/ | true |
“We desperately need rain,” Mike Montna, head of the California Tomato Growers Association, said in an interview. “We are getting to a point where we don’t have inventory left to keep fulfilling the market demand.”
Lack of water is shrinking production in a region responsible for a quarter of the world’s output, which is having an effect on prices of tomato-based products. Gains in tomato sauce and ketchup are outpacing the rise in U.S. food inflation, which is at its highest in 43 years, with drought and higher agricultural inputs to blame. With California climate-change forecasts calling for hotter and drier conditions, the outlook for farmers is uncertain.
— Bloomberg News
Police: Officer dragged during traffic stop
A police officer in Louisiana is in critical condition after police say a driver ran over him with a vehicle and dragged him during an attempted traffic stop.
Officers had tried to stop a car that was driving recklessly downtown around 1:30 a.m. Sunday, Lafayette police spokeswoman Sgt. Robin Green said in a news release. Green said the officer who was run over had “severe” injuries, though he was stable.
The driver was arrested on suspicion of attempted first-degree murder, reckless operation of a vehicle, resisting an officer with force and operating while intoxicated.
— Associated Press
School shooter's brain exams at issue: The judge in the penalty trial of Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz, who has pleaded guilty to murdering 17 people at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland in 2018, will soon decide whether the jury will be told about some brain exams his lawyers had conducted on him. His attorneys say the tests bolster their claim that Cruz suffers from fetal alcohol syndrome. The prosecution says the tests are junk science and should not be shown to the jury.
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ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Rodger Saffold is so excited to be back practicing since recovering from rib injuries sustained in a car accident, the Buffalo veteran offensive lineman doesn’t mind being used as “a dummy.”
“It’s been an easy transition,” Saffold said. “It’s actually been easier than I ever though it could be.”
The only thing to have slowed the 34-year-old’s bid to fill the starting job at left guard is a car accident he was involved in before the start of training camp last month.
Speaking to the media for the first time this summer, Saffold declined to go into much detail by calling it a traumatic experience. He would only say the crash happened in Los Angeles, where he has an offseason home, and that no one was seriously injured.
Saffold said he didn’t realize the extent of his rib injuries until he arrived in Buffalo and began working out at the team’s facility last month. He missed the first two weeks of training camp before being activated from the non-football injury list on Aug. 7.
With 157 starts in 160 career games, Saffold doesn’t believe it will take long to make up for the time he’s lost.
Aside from his ties to Kromer, Saffold also has a connection to left tackle Dion Dawkins after the two worked out and played together at the Pro Bowl this offseason.
Buffalo’s projected starting offensive line is gradually taking shape. Aside from Saffold missing time, right guard Ryan Bates missed several practices, while right tackle Spencer Brown was gradually eased into the mix after having offseason back surgery. The only constant on the line has been center Mitch Morse.
It’s unclear if members of the starting five will see any preseason action after sitting out Buffalo’s 27-24 preseason-opening win over Indianapolis on Saturday.
It makes no difference to Saffold whether he plays or not before the Bills open the season at the Rams on Sept. 8.
“I’ve had no preseason games, I’ve done all the preseason games ... and to be honest, I’ve done this so many times you know how to make yourself ready,” said Saffold, who spent his first nine NFL seasons with the Rams and the previous three in Tennessee.
A LEG UP?
Impressive as Bills rookie Matt Araiza’s 82-yard punt was against the Colts, coach Sean McDermott is far from ready to award him the job ahead of returning veteran Matt Haack.
“That was good, and I’m not dismissing it. It was a great punt, but it was one punt,” McDermott said.
The coach then turned the attention to Haack by noting the fifth-year player deftly landed a 38-yard punt at the Colts 12 in the first quarter.
Araiza is a sixth-round pick out of San Diego State, where he earned the nickname “Punt God” for his booming left leg. His 82-yarder happened in the final minute of the second quarter, with the ball sailing over the head of Colts returner Phillip Lindsay before dribbling over the goal line for a touchback.
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McDermott said receiver Marquez Stevenson could miss the start of the season after having surgery last week to repair a foot injury. ... McDermott said starting safety Jordan Poyer (hyperextended left elbow) has the potential of returning to practice after the Bills host Denver in a preseason game on Saturday. Poyer was hurt on Aug. 2. ... Backup OT Tommy Doyle watched practice wearing a protective boot on his left foot after being hurt against Indianapolis.
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For the first time in more than two months, the San Francisco Giants swept a three-game series, and they did so in a distinctly 2021 fashion: with a walkoff homer by Thairo Estrada.
Estrada’s two-run blast with one out in the ninth gave San Francisco an 8-7 victory over the Pirates and helped the Giants overcome two of their more common 2022 style issues: a bullpen blowup and poor defense. Evan Longoria’s error on a rushed throw in the top of the ninth allowed the Pirates to score the go-ahead run in the top of the ninth. Prior to that, the Giants had led 5-0 after four innings and were still up by two in the seventh when reliever John Brebbia gave up a three-run homer to Bryan Reynolds.
The sweep was the Giants’ first since taking all three from the Dodgers at Oracle Park June 10-12 (they’ve since taken three of four twice) and it got them back to .500 (57-57) for the first time in two weeks. They even trimmed a little off their deficit in the chase for the third NL wild card spot, now trailing Philadelphia by six games and Milwaukee by 4½.
Brebbia — the most reliable of the Giants’ team’s relievers after closer Camilo Doval — walked No. 9 hitter Jason Delay, a disastrous way to open an inning. Kevin Newman singled and Reynolds went deep to right center to put the Pirates out front for the first time in the series.
San Francisco tied it back up in the bottom of the seventh when Brandon Crawford’s soft pop fell behind second base, sending Wilmer Flores in to score.
But Reynolds led off the ninth with a single off Doval, a groundout moved him to second and Ben Gamel walked. Longoria tried to make a quick throw on Rodolfo Castro’s slow bouncer but threw wildly past Flores at first; Reynolds scored on the error, but Gamel was thrown out at the plate also trying to score.
Until the bullpen blahs, the Giants had a lot to like Sunday, with LaMonte Wade Jr. continuing his transition back to his 2021 ways. After a first half filled with knee injury-related issues, Wade — the nicest surprise of the Giants’ 107-win 2021 season — appears to have the pop back in his bat. Wade drilled a three-run homer to center in the second, his fourth in seven games.
Another major contributor: Flores, who was on base four times and knocked an RBI double in the fourth, sending in Joc Pederson hustling from first. Tommy La Stella also had an RBI double in the second, again scoring a motoring runner, this time Crawford, from first — not the norm from the somewhat ponderous Giants.
Alex Wood started for the Giants and he eased out of a two-out, bases loaded Pirates rally in the second by getting Reynolds to fly out. In the fifth, though, the dreaded Third Time Through phenomenon bit Wood again: Delay singled, Newman walked and Reynolds — a pest of major proportions all day for the Giants — doubled in both.
On Michael Chavis’ flyball to right, Wade didn’t pay appropriate attention to Reynolds, who tagged up and zipped to third without a throw. He was able to score on Castro’s grounder to cut the Giants’ lead to two.
The third time through the order, Wood is allowing a .321 average, compared to .240 the first time facing the lineup and .231 the second. Despite his glitch of a fifth, Wood retired six of the eight batters he faced for a third time Sunday, staying in to work a 1-2-3 sixth. He struck out a season-high nine.
Pederson, hit by a pitch on his right pinkie in the fourth inning, came out of the game in the sixth, and the Giants announced he’d left with a right hand contusion.
Susan Slusser covers the Giants for The San Francisco Chronicle. Email: sslusser@sfchronicle.com Twitter: @susanslusser | https://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/giants/article/Giants-finish-sweep-of-Pirates-on-Estrada-s-17373214.php | 2022-08-15T00:27:41Z | https://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/giants/article/Giants-finish-sweep-of-Pirates-on-Estrada-s-17373214.php | false |
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenya’s peaceful presidential election saw a brief disruption 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 late Saturday. 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.”
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A cloudy day with temperatures in the 60s and 70s marked the end of a gloomy weekend. Expect decreasing clouds tonight, with fog spreading across the region after midnight.
On Monday morning, the fog begins to dissipate, with clouds increasing by the afternoon. Temperatures will be in the 70s, which is below average, with light and variable winds. Expect partly cloudy skies Monday night, with temperatures in the 60s and light and variable winds. There is a chance of an isolated shower or thunderstorm after midnight.
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Dirty dozen water firms that need to clean up their act: Debt-ridden, foreign-owned and wasting billions of gallons daily, but companies pay bosses HUGE salaries. As UK faces worst drought in decades, how executive excess has engulfed our biggest suppliers
As the UK faces its worst drought in nearly half a century, a Daily Mail investigation reveals the full scale of debt and executive excess that has engulfed our biggest water companies.
Six of the firms are largely or totally owned by wealthy foreign investors, including from China, the United Arab Emirates, Malaysia and Hong Kong.
While customers are hit with hosepipe bans and told to find ways to save water, hypocritical bosses are being paid fat salaries – even as their firms decant sewage into our rivers and waste billions of gallons of water daily.
Interest bills on their collective debts – amounting to a crippling £60billion – mean they have less money to renew dilapidated infrastructure and fix leakages.
So, in a special audit, we lay bare the state of this dirty industry and call on water companies to clean up their act.
Thames Water
DEBT: £12.9billion
CEO: Sarah Bentley
PAY: £2million
OWNERSHIP: Shareholders include Abu Dhabi Infinity Investments; China Investment Corporation; foreign pension funds; and the UK’s Universities Superannuation Scheme
THE CHARGE: Fined £4million for ‘waterfall of raw sewage’
Thames Water is Britain’s largest water provider – and by far its most indebted.
The company, which serves 15million customers, was named and shamed as one of the worst performers among Britain’s 12 major suppliers, with just two stars out of four on its Environment Agency performance rating.
It was fined £4million last year after it released a ‘waterfall of raw sewage’ that killed 3,000 fish in Oxford.
An Environment Agency officer who attended the scene said that among the dead fish were hundreds more ‘suffering and gasping for oxygen’.
In total, it has been fined nearly £7million over the past two years.
But this did not stop the company handing its chief executive, mother-of-five Sarah Bentley, £2million in pay last year.
The business, which is groaning under net debts of £12.9billion, needs a major cash injection to invest in infrastructure, to be provided by shareholders.
Borrowing soared under previous owners, the Australian investment bank Macquarie.
It sold its stake in 2017 after milking the firm for dividends, paying virtually no tax and gorging on debt for a decade.
Days after Macquarie’s exit, the company was fined £20million for a series of pollution episodes on the Thames.
Sarah Bentley was unveiled as the CEO of Thames Water on April 22, 2020 - she has a £2million salary
Southern Water
DEBT: £6billion
CEO: Lawrence Gosden
OWNERSHIP: Australian investment bank Macquarie
THE CHARGE: ‘Very serious widespread criminality’
Southern was the first to introduce a hosepipe ban this summer, while its faulty infrastructure leaks around 88million litres of water on a daily basis.
The company, which provides water services to 2.5million customers in Sussex, Kent, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, is notorious for its dire pollution record and was given a damning one star rating by the Environment Agency.
The company is controlled by rapacious Australian investment bank Macquarie, which despite the debacle at Thames, was allowed to re-enter the UK water industry and bought a majority stake in Southern Water for more than £1billion in August last year.
It promised to put the business back on a stable footing after it was fined a record £90million for deliberately pouring billions of litres of raw sewage into water sites off Kent, Hampshire and Sussex until 2017 for its own financial gain.
As it issued the fine, the Environment Agency said it had uncovered ‘very serious widespread criminality’ over years.
Macquarie has pumped in an emergency injection of £1.1billion, promised to pay down debt and to provide £2billion over the next four years to fix pipes and sewers.
But there have been no signs of improvement so far and Southern’s debt pile has also widened from £5billion to £6billion under Macquarie’s ownership – though it says a fairer figure is £4billion after adjusting for derivatives.
New chief executive Lawrence Gosden’s rewards have not yet been published but he can expect around £1million a year, based on the earnings of the previous boss.
Gosden spent 12 years at Thames, when it was owned by Macquarie.
Lawrence Gosden was announced as Southern Water's CEO and it is estimated he earns around £1million per year
Wessex Water
DEBT: £2.32billion
CEO: Colin Skellett
PAY: £1million a year
OWNERSHIP: Malaysian conglomerate YTL
THE CHARGE: Row over boss’s 40ft swimming pool
Wessex Water was blasted when it recently warned of a potential ban on ‘non-essential’ water use.
In 2018 the company, which serves 2.8million customers in Bristol, Bath and parts of Dorset, Wiltshire and Somerset, was hit with a £975,000 fine for a series of raw sewage spills.
Wessex also loses 70million litres of water a day because of faulty infrastructure.
When preaching to customers, it highlighted how much water it takes to fill an average sized paddling pool, but neglected to say how much it would take to fill a pool such as the 40ft one at the £3million home of its £1million a year boss, Colin Skellett.
Colin Skellett is CEO of Wessex Water and earns a salary of £1million per year and has a 40ft pool at his £3million home
Northumbrian Water
DEBT: £3.17billion
CEO: Heidi Mottram
PAY: £648,000
OWNERSHIP: Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing
THE CHARGE: ‘Health and safety failures’
Boss Heidi Mottram offered a ‘personal and sincere’ apology in January to a worker whose leg was crushed by a 1.5 ton pipe.
Her firm was slapped with a £365,000 fine over health and safety failures that led to the incident.
Other recent fines include a £540,000 penalty from the Environment Agency after Northumbrian pleaded guilty to polluting a watercourse running through Heads Hope Dene near Castle Eden in County Durham.
Northumbrian, which serves 2.7million people in the North East and also provides services in Essex and Suffolk, paid out £91.7million in dividends, according to the latest accounts, providing another lucrative payday for its owner, Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing’s CK Hutchison Holdings and CK Asset Holdings.
The dividends were paid despite Northumbrian racking up £167million in losses.
The water provider hiked bills in the North East by 10.8 per cent last year to an average £365, while bills in Essex and Suffolk jumped 10 per cent to an average of £246.
Heidi Mottram is CEO of Northumbrian Water, owned by a Hong Kong billionaire, and earns £648,000 per year
Yorkshire Water
DEBT: £5.6billion
CEO: Nicola Shaw
OWNERSHIP: Includes Singaporean and Hong Kong investment funds
THE CHARGE: ‘Reckless offending’
Heavily indebted and foreign-owned, Yorkshire Water was last month ordered to pay a £1.6million fine for 25 unauthorised spills into a watercourse in Bradford.
The firm was aware of its storage tank being full and out of action for eight months in 2018 and did nothing about it, leading the judge to conclude it had been ‘reckless in this offending.’
The fine, however, is only slightly more than the £1.4million pay packet handed to former boss Liz Barber, who has been succeeded by Nicola Shaw.
Yorkshire Water, which serves 2.3million households and 140,000 businesses, has been slapped with a total of £2million in fines since 2021.
Nicola Shaw was appointed CEO of Yorkshire Water in 2022 following former boss Liz Barber
Anglian Water
DEBT: £5.6billion
CEO: Peter Simpson
PAY: £1.3million
OWNERSHIP: Canadian, Australian and Abu Dhabi investors are biggest shareholders
THE CHARGE: Sewage spill after 40-year-old pumps failed
Anglian Water had 14 serious pollution incidents last year – the most of any English water company – and it was given a lowly two star rating from the Environment Agency, meaning significant improvement is needed.
The firm said it was ‘extremely disappointed’ with the rating and blamed ‘a challenging year’, with extreme rainfall and widespread flooding in early 2021.
The company was fined £300,000 this year for an incident in 2016 when raw sewage spewed out into the River Wid in Essex after three pumps failed.
Investigations found the pumps were nearly 40 years old.
It didn’t stop chief executive Peter Simpson pocketing £1.3million, including a £338,000 bonus.
The company, which has almost 7million customers across the East of England and Hartlepool, claims to have delivered the lowest price increases of any water company since privatisation.
However, the average water bill rose 7 per cent this year to £452.
Shareholders, including the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority and Greater Manchester Pension Fund, recently pumped in more than £1billion to reduce borrowing.
Peter Simpson (left) is CEO of Anglian Water and earns £1.3million - next to him is MD of Anglian Water Business Bob Wilson and CEO of Northumbrian Water Heidi Mottram
Severn Trent
DEBT: £6.5billion
CEO: Liv Garfield
PAY: £3.9million
OWNERSHIP: Largest shareholders include US giant BlackRock
THE CHARGE: Illegal sewage dumping was ‘completely unacceptable’
In a sector where lavish executive rewards flow freely, Liv Garfield is the highest earner, despite the fact Severn Trent – whose supply area stretches from the Bristol Channel to the Humber – made an £87million loss last year.
And, as her pay and bonuses rose by £830,000, the 4.6million families her firm serves saw their bills rise by an average of 7.1 per cent for household customers.
Late last year the company was fined £1.5million for illegally dumping 80,000 gallons of sewage into Worcestershire water-courses, including a shocking 360,000 litres of sewage discharged into just one brook.
The episode was branded ‘completely unacceptable’ by an Environment Agency official.
Severn Trent’s largest shareholders, including US giant BlackRock, have received £495million in dividends since 2021.
Liv Garfield is CEO of Severn Trent with a salary of £3.9million despite the company making a loss of £87million last year
United Utilities
DEBT: £7.57billion
CEO: Steve Mogford
PAY: £3.2million
OWNERSHIP: UK stock market
THE CHARGE: Huge debt pile
THE £7.4billion FTSE 100 company was founded in 1995 and is now the UK’s largest stock market-listed water supplier.
It serves more than seven million customers in the North West, England’s wettest region.
United Utilities (UU) has a four star rating but that does not seem to have put an end to complaints about its performance.
UU was this year given a top four star rating from the Environment Agency. But it has a chequered history, including more than £1million of environmental fines in 2019 – which is far less than chief executive Steve Mogford’s latest annual pay package of just over £3million.
The company says it has a strong track record of responsibly raising debt at low interest rates to fund long-term investment, with no increase in average household bills this year.
But £7.57billion is a lot of debt – around the same as its stock market value of £7.53billion – and costs the company millions of pounds a year in interest.
CEO of United Utilities Steve Mogford earns £3.2million while the company is in £7.57billion debt
Pennon
DEBT: £2.68billion
CEO: Susan Davy
PAY: £1.6million
OWNERSHIP: UK stock market
THE CHARGE: ‘Terrible across the board’
The owner of South West Water (SWW) has a dismal record for leaving the sandy beaches of Cornwall and Devon among the most polluted in Britain.
Last year, SWW was given the lowest rating by the Environment Agency – one star out of four.
The agency said the company’s performance, like that of fellow polluter Southern, had been ‘terrible across the board’.
The firm, which serves 3.8million customers, paid a dividend of £91million to shareholders, plus a whopping £1.5billion in special dividend in June out of the proceeds from selling a waste subsidiary company in 2020.
Another £1.2billion from that sale was used to pay down debt. A much smaller sum of £500million was reinvested directly into the water business and £100million was paid into the pension fund.
Pennon has held the dubious accolade of having some of the most expensive water bills in the UK. This has been blamed on the need to service its massive debt pile as interest rates rise.
It has also cut investment in its wastewater system by more than the national average.
This has been blamed for sewage and stormwater pouring into the sea around south-west England as well as a burst pipe in January that left a small Cornish village without water for 36 hours.
The company says it has reduced bills this year and that they are – on average – less than they were a decade ago.
It also claims it faces ‘unique challenges’ due to the influx of tourists and new residents to the South West and says pollution incidents are at their lowest for ten years.
Susan Davy is CEO of Pennon, which has a terrible one star rating from the Environment Agency and she earns £1.6million per year
Scottish Water
DEBT: £3.8billion
CEO: Douglas Millican
PAY: £558,000
OWNERSHIP: State
THE CHARGE: Pollution incident killed 500 fish
Scottish is state-owned and its boss receives a relatively modest salary compared with his peers.
But the company, which supplies 2.76million customers, has not escaped anger over its environmental record, albeit on a smaller scale than the penalties inflicted on others.
It was last year fined around £7,000 after pleading guilty to causing a water pollution incident in Fife in 2018 that killed more than 500 trout and salmon.
This was the result of around 400 litres of chemicals being discharged into the River Eden after a forklift operator accidentally punctured a container.
The chemicals were then cleaned up but the water was poured down drains that fed directly into the river.
The group is also grappling with sewage problems. Data released last year showed the number of spills into Scotland’s rivers and seas had risen by 40 per cent since 2016.
The company blamed the rise on climate change, which was causing Scotland to experience larger amounts of rainfall, leaving existing sewer networks unable to cope.
Douglas Millican is CEO of Scottish Water and earns £558,000 per year
Welsh Water (Dwr Cymru)
DEBT: £3.6billion
CEO: Peter Perry
PAY: £675,000
OWNERSHIP: Not for profit
THE CHARGE: Pollution incidents rose last year
Welsh Water boasts it is a not-for-profit company with no shareholders, run solely for the benefit of its three million customers.
It is financed by debt, and claims to pass the benefits of ‘low-cost finance’ to customers in the form of lower bills and improved services.
Chief executive Peter Perry earns a relatively modest £675,000 while average bills have remained flat this year at £463.
However, the company is being urged to ‘step up and take action’ after its latest annual performance assessment showed an increase in pollution incidents from 77 to 83 last year.
The company’s compliance with environmental permits for sewage discharges also fell and there was poorer self-reporting of incidents, Natural Resources Wales found.
Total fines last year were £8.8million. Salmon and trout numbers are now at their lowest levels since records began in the 1970s, with 91 per cent of Welsh rivers deemed at risk of losing salmon populations altogether, according to the NRW.
Welsh Water boss Peter Perry earns £675,000 but the company has seen an increase in pollution incidents
Northern Ireland Water
DEBT: £1.42billion
CEO: Sara Venning
PAY: £210,000-£215,000
OWNERSHIP: State
THE CHARGE: Almost ran out of money
A salary of more than £200,000 is high by most standards, but Sara Venning’s rewards are modest compared with rival water bosses.
This is because the company she runs has never been privatised – hence her pay, for providing services to almost 1.9million people, is akin to that of a top civil servant.
Earlier this year, executives told Stormont members the supplier would have run out of money if it had not received emergency funding in January, because energy costs and inflation had risen sharply since its previous annual budget was set in April 2021.
In 2018 a judge slammed the supplier for ‘extraordinary complacency’ over a sewage spill.
The Environment Agency has brought it to court 73 times since 2007 over pollution incidents.
Sarah Venning is CEO of Northern Ireland Water and earns around £210,000 to £215,000 | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11111327/As-UK-faces-worst-drought-decades-executive-excess-engulfed-biggest-suppliers.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ito=1490&ns_campaign=1490 | 2022-08-15T00:48:52Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11111327/As-UK-faces-worst-drought-decades-executive-excess-engulfed-biggest-suppliers.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ito=1490&ns_campaign=1490 | true |
WFO PHOENIX Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, August 14, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
420 PM MST Sun Aug 14 2022
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of northern La Paz and
Riverside Counties through 515 PM MST/515 PM PDT/...
At 419 PM MST/419 PM PDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from 31 miles south of Essex to
12 miles northwest of Alamo Lake. Movement was south at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Areas of blowing dust will also be
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Parker, Parker Dam, Alamo State Park, Midland, Buckskin Mountain
Park, Bouse and Poston.
This includes the following highways...
AZ Route 72 between mile markers 14 and 38.
AZ Route 95 between mile markers 115 and 146, and between mile
markers 148 and 160.
CA Route 95 between mile markers 7 and 36.
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 3428 11342 3391 11344 3369 11449 3381 11529
3408 11526 3408 11444 3417 11425 3430 11413
3425 11401 3424 11373 3421 11370 3423 11361
3431 11353
TIME...MOT...LOC 2319Z 354DEG 19KT 3428 11518 3442 11367
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
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DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Poker Lotto" game were:
2C-7D-8H-10H-2S
(2C, 7D, 8H, 10H, 2S)
DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Poker Lotto" game were:
2C-7D-8H-10H-2S
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Latvia beats Czechs to reach world junior quarterfinals
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) - Ralfs Bergmanis had a hat trick and Latvia beat the Czech Republic 5-2 on Sunday to secure a quarterfinal spot in the world junior championship.
Latvia (1-2-1) was third in Group A, a spot ahead of the Czech Republic (1-2-1). Latvia got into the event when Russia and Belarus were expelled.
Earlier, Kasper Simontaival had two goals and an assist in Finland's 9-3 victory over Slovakia in Group A. Joel Maatta also scored twice for Finland (2-1). Slovakia finished 0-3-1.
The United States faced Sweden in Group B lead in the late game.
Latvia's Ralfs Bergmanis (16), Martins Lavins (6) and Girts Silkalns (15) celebrate a goal against Czechia during second-period IIHF world junior hockey championship game action in Edmonton, Alberta, Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)
Latvia players celebrate a win over Czechia during third-period IIHF world junior hockey championship game action in Edmonton, Alberta, Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)
Latvia players celebrate a win over Czechia during third-period IIHF world junior hockey championship game action in Edmonton, Alberta, Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)
Finland's Joni Jurmo (4) checks Slovakia's Roman Faith (9) during third-period IIHF world junior hockey championship game action in Edmonton, Alberta, Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)
Finland celebrates a goal against Slovakia's goalie Tomas Bolo (1) during third-period IIHF world junior hockey championship game action in Edmonton, Alberta, Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP) | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-11111631/Latvia-beats-Czechs-reach-world-junior-quarterfinals.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-08-15T01:20:20Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-11111631/Latvia-beats-Czechs-reach-world-junior-quarterfinals.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | false |
Japan's economy rebounds from COVID jolt, global slowdown clouds outlook
By Leika Kihara and Tetsushi Kajimoto
TOKYO, Aug 15 (Reuters) - Japan's economy expanded for the third straight quarter on solid private consumption, data for April-June showed on Monday, a sign the country was finally staging a much-delayed recovery from a COVID-induced downturn.
But the outlook remains uncertain due to a resurgence in COVID-19 infections, slowing global growth, supply constraints and rising raw material prices that are boosting households' living costs.
Gross domestic product (GDP) in the world's third-largest economy expanded an annualised 2.2% in the second quarter, accelerating from a revised 0.1% increase in January-March, government data showed. It was smaller than a median market forecast for a 2.5% increase.
The growth was driven largely by a 1.1% rise in private consumption, which accounts for more than half of Japan's GDP, the data showed. The rise, however, was smaller than market forecasts for a 1.3% increase.
Capital expenditure increased 1.4%, more than a median market forecast for a 0.9% expansion, the data showed.
External demand neither added nor shaved off GDP growth, compared with forecast for a 0.1 point contribution.
Japan has lagged other major economies in fully recovering from the pandemic's hit due to weak consumption, blamed in part on curbs on activity that lasted until March.
That has turned the Bank of Japan into an outlier in the global monetary tightening phase sweeping across many economies amid surging inflation.
Policymakers hope pent-up demand will underpin consumption until wages rise enough to make up for increasing living costs. But there is uncertainty on whether companies will hike salaries amid heightening risks of slowing global demand, analysts say. (Reporting by Leika Kihara and Tetsushi Kajimoto; Additional reporting by Kantaro Komiya Editing by Shri Navaratnam) | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/reuters/article-11111585/Japans-economy-rebounds-COVID-jolt-global-slowdown-clouds-outlook.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-08-15T01:21:37Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/reuters/article-11111585/Japans-economy-rebounds-COVID-jolt-global-slowdown-clouds-outlook.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | false |
RICHMOND, Va. — Kevin Harvick may be stamping himself as the man to beat in NASCAR.
The 2014 series champion took the lead from Joey Logano with 66 laps to go and held off Christopher Bell at Richmond Raceway on Sunday for his second consecutive NASCAR Cup Series victory.
Harvick, who ended a 65-race drought last week at Michigan, won for the 60th time, the fourth time at Richmond and first time on the 0.75-mile oval since 2013. He matched Kyle Busch for ninth in career victories in the premier series and credited an increased understanding of the Next Gen car for his progress.
“We’re just going to keep doing the things that we’re doing," Harvick said. "I think we just have to keep an open mind about things and keep progressing and keep understanding the car, understanding what we could have done better today, understanding what we could have done better in qualifying yesterday and do the same thing over and over,” he said after climbing from his car.
He even took some blame for allowing Bell to come so close at the end.
“I knew he was coming, but I forgot to shift down the front straightaway the last time,” he said. “I was not paying attention and he got closer than he should have. I made a mistake there a couple laps doing the same thing.”
Harvick's victory also kept alive the intriguing battle for the final playoff position with two races remaining in the regular season. The 15 winners this year have all likely claimed playoff berths unless there are new winners when the series moves to Watkins Glen and then Daytona.
Bell finished second, followed by Chris Buescher, Denny Hamlin and Chase Elliott. Joey Logano, who led for 222 of the 400 laps, faded to sixth, followed by Martin Truex Jr. Ryan Blaney was 10th. Blaney and Truex are the top two drivers in points hoping to make the 16-driver playoffs without a victory.
Thanks to stage points, Blaney increased his lead from 19 points to 26 over Truex for the final playoff spot, assuming there is not a 16th different winner.
The race featured just five cautions for 28 laps, and that includes the two that come at the end of each stage. The last one came when Bell spun on the 252nd lap, and Harvick pulled away after a pair of green-flag pit cycles.
The final pit stops under green came with just more than 50 laps to go.
“I got held up pretty bad at the beginning of the run by a couple slower cars and that was ultimately the difference when you get beat by a couple car lengths," Bell said. He locked up a playoff spot with a win at Loudon on July 17.
Before Bell, Buescher was on Harvick's bumper, but never got around him.
“I think it’s a little easy with this format to feel like third place doesn’t matter, but it’s nice to be close and to keep progressing and getting better," he said. “Just burned the rear tires up. Ultimately that’s on me. Lap traffic didn’t do us any favors, either, but ultimately just got to keep the rears under us a little bit better so we can have a little bit better shot there to get after him for the win.”
NEW VERB
Ross Chastain has ruffled many feathers this year with his aggressive style and Sunday was no different as he got together with Kyle Busch on lap 241.
Busch rallied to finish ninth, but said: “We got ‘Chastained’ this week.”
Chastain, who took the lead at the start of the race and led the entire 70-lap first stage, never got back to the front again and finished 18th, two laps down.
ODDS AND ENDS
Ty Gibbs again replaced Kurt Busch, who missed his fourth consecutive race while recovering from a concussion. After getting his first top-10 finish a week ago, Gibbs finished just 180 laps before his engine blew. ... Bubba Wallace, like Gibbs driving for 23XI Racing owned by Michael Jordan and Hamlin, had his string of top 10 finishes stop at four. He wound up 13th. ... Kyle Busch's string of eight consecutive finishes outside the top 10 ended with a ninth-place run.
UP NEXT
The series moves to the road course at Watkins Glen, New York | https://www.wtvr.com/sports/harvick-wins-again-nascar-playoff-picture-remains-muddled | 2022-08-15T01:24:05Z | https://www.wtvr.com/sports/harvick-wins-again-nascar-playoff-picture-remains-muddled | true |
WFO CORPUS CHRISTI Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, August 14, 2022
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AREAL FLOOD ADVISORY
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
807 PM CDT Sun Aug 14 2022
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of south Texas, including the following county,
San Patricio.
* WHEN...Until 900 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 807 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.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Chiltipin Creek and Corpus Christi Bay.
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...
Portland, Taft, Gregory and Taft Southwest.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Aug 15, 2022 (Shenzhen, China), Huion, a leading supplier of digital drawing devices in the world, launches a new pen tablet Inspiroy Dial 2 (the successor of Inspiroy Dial Q620M). After listening to feedback from users, Huion not only optimizes the design of the dial controller but also adds one more dial controller on the tablet, which helps to improve the productivity of users.
New Dual Dial Controllers: double users' efficiency
Inspiroy Dial 2 features dual dial controllers and supports the quick-access Windows Radial Menu. Users can easily program them to perform various functions, including zooming in or out on the canvas, adjusting the brush size, undoing, scrolling through the pages, adjusting the volume, etc.
The two dials that cooperated with the six-shortcut keys set will greatly facilitate users' workflow and lead to boundless creativity.
PenTech 3.0 & New Paper-like Surface: enhance natural pen-on-paper experience
Huion Pentech 3.0 reduces the retraction distance by 40%, which ensures precise positioning, stable pen nib, and accurate drawing. Its battery-free EMR technology can get rid worries of users about charging it. Huion Pentech 3.0 combines with the optimized metta surface (the friction level is up 20%, enhancing the surface roughness), providing users a feeling like writing on an actual paper.
Bluetooth 5.0: higher stability and compatibility
Both wired and wireless (Bluetooth 5.0) options are provided for users. Bluetooth 5.0 is designed for low power consumption and owns a more stable network transmission speed. Inspiroy Dial 2 has a built-in 1300 mAh big battery, enabling users to use it for 18 hours. Inspiroy Dial 2 is also compatible with different systems: Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, Linux, as well as HarmonyOS and AndroidOS for phones.
Today, tens of millions of people use Huion products to express their creative ideas around the world. To improve the drawing experience, Huion will continue to develop more innovative and practical products.
For more information about Inspiroy Dial 2, please visit:
https://www.huion.com/pen_tablet/InspiroyDial/inspiroy-dial-2.html
https://store.huion.com/products/inspiroy-dial-2
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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.
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FORT WORTH, Texas (KXAN) — A Texas man was arrested Thursday after officials said he attempted to use a drone to deliver drugs and other contraband into a federal prison.
Bryant LeRay Henderson, 42, was federally charged by criminal complaint with attempting to provide contraband in prison, serving as an airman without an airman’s certificate and possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, according to the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas.
“Contraband drone deliveries are quickly becoming the bane of prison officials’ existence,” said U.S. Attorney Chad Meacham. “Illicit goods pose a threat to guards and inmates alike – and when it comes to cell phones, the threat often extends outside prison walls. We are determined to stop this trend in its tracks,” said U.S. Attorney Chad Meacham.
Court documents said Henderson, a Smithville resident, flew a drone into the airspace over FMC Fort Worth, a federal prison, on May 4. The drone crashed inside the facility, and it was recovered by staff.
“Affixed to the drone was a package containing 46 grams of crystal methamphetamine, 87 grams of pressed THC, two prepaid smartphones, and nine mp3 players,” a release said.
Nearby surveillance pulled by law enforcement showed a man drive up, remove a drone and a package from the vehicle, launch the drone towards the prison and then drive off.
Additional footage was reviewed by officials. The footage helped law enforcement identify the vehicle, and they were able to pull a license plate number. The vehicle was later found abandoned in the middle of the road, so it was impounded.
Officials searched the vehicle and found Henderson’s debit card, a drone controller, various drone accessories, 18 smartphones, tobacco products and vacuum-packed containers with steroid labels connected to a fishing line and a key ring.
According to reports, when powered on, the drone controller from the vehicle immediately paired with the drone recovered from the prison yard.
Flight logs from the drone showed it was flown into the FMC Fort Worth’s airspace four times and over the FCI Seagoville, another federal correctional center, twice.
A release said contraband delivered from drones was an “increasingly vexing problem” for the Federal Bureau of Prisons and state corrections officials.
If convicted, Henderson faces up to 45 years total in prison: 20 years for attempting to provide contraband in prison, five years for serving as an airman without an airman’s certificate and 20 years for possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance. | https://www.binghamtonhomepage.com/news/national/texas-man-accused-of-flying-drone-over-prison-to-deliver-drugs-contraband-2/ | 2022-08-15T01:57:59Z | https://www.binghamtonhomepage.com/news/national/texas-man-accused-of-flying-drone-over-prison-to-deliver-drugs-contraband-2/ | true |
WFO PHOENIX Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, August 14, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
614 PM MST Sun Aug 14 2022
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of northwestern La Paz,
San Bernardino, northern Imperial and Riverside Counties through 715
PM MST/715 PM PDT/...
At 613 PM MST/613 PM PDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles southwest of Big
River to 10 miles west of Nicholls Warm Springs. Movement was
southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Areas of blowing dust may also develop.
Locations impacted include...
Blythe, Nicholls Warm Springs, Cibola, Palo Verde, Midland, Blythe
Airport, Ripley, East Blythe, Ehrenberg and Poston.
This includes the following highways...
AZ Interstate 10 between mile markers 1 and 12.
CA Interstate 10 between mile markers 123 and 156.
AZ Route 72 between mile markers 14 and 16.
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 3397 11411 3383 11412 3333 11468 3332 11498
3365 11511 3408 11461 3408 11444 3411 11441
3412 11437
TIME...MOT...LOC 0113Z 319DEG 12KT 3408 11444 3364 11490
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northwestern La Paz County in west central Arizona...
Riverside County in southern California...
* Until 1015 PM MST /1015 PM PDT/.
* At 615 PM MST /615 PM PDT/, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms
producing heavy rain in Basins draining toward State Route 95.
Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is
ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms
producing flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
mainly rural areas of Northwestern La Paz and Riverside Counties
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are considering taking over the Windsor home currently occupied by Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, according to a royal commentator.
Rachel Bowie says that W illiam and Kate are looking at a move to Adelaide Cottage, which incorporates parts of the original Royal Lodge, to be closer to the Queen and give themselves more living space.
The re-erected version of Royal Lodge is currently home to Andrew and Fergie, and the Royally Obsessed host says it could be available after Fergie bought a new property in Mayfair.
Ms Bowie said that Fergie's new home is on the Grosvenor Estate owned by the Duke of Westminster, who is a friend of William and Kate, and godfather to Prince George.
She said: "The speculation is they didn't pay full price for this and they got a good deal because, 'Hey, help my aunt, she needs a house'. It is interesting because there's a lot of talk about the Cambridges moving into Royal Lodge.
"Supposedly, Andrew and Fergie are staying at Royal Lodge for now, but if they had this other home is the plan maybe they can move into this Mayfair place and the Cambridges could move into Royal Lodge? Who knows."
Royal Lodge was the official residence of the Queen Mother from the death of King George VI in 1952 until her own death in 2002, the Express reports.
The house was later granted as a home to the Duke of York, who lived there with his daughters Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie and now shares it with his former wife.
Speculation about the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge relocating to Windsor has been rife since the couple began picking up extra duties from the Queen.
The move to Berkshire would allow the couple to expand from their current Apartment 1A in Kensington Palace to a much larger property for their three children, while still maintaining their offices at the palace.
They would also benefit from closeness to Her Majesty as well as other members of the Royal Family and Kate's own parents, Michael and Carole Middleton.
And Princess Eugenie has been leasing Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Frogmore Cottage with her husband Jack Brooksbank when not residing in Portugal.
According to a source close to the couple, Kate and William are "extremely excited" about the move to Windsor.
Prince Edward and Sophie, the Countess of Wessex, live in nearby Bagshot Park with their children, Lady Louise and James, Viscount Severn.
Despite being the Queen 's 'favourite' questions have been raised about Sophie and Prince Edward 's future within the monarchy.
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MADRID (AP) — A large wildfire in northeast Spain grew rapidly overnight and was burning out of control Sunday, forcing the evacuation of eight villages and 1,500 people in Zaragoza province, firefighters said.
The head of the local Aragon government, Javier Lamban, said Sunday that the situation was critical in the town of Añon de Moncayo and the priority for the 300 firefighters fighting the blaze was to protect human lives and villages.
The wildfire, which began Saturday, developed a 50-kilometer (31-mile) perimeter in less than 24 hours, the local forest chief said. It’s estimated burned surface could be up to 8,000 hectares (20,000 acres), state news agency EFE reported.
Those who fled took shelter in three different sports centers in nearby towns.
Firefighters said the outlook for taming the blaze depends on the weather, but gusty winds up to 60 kilometers (37 mph) were predicted.
Drought and extremely high temperatures in the Mediterranean country are turning 2022 into the worst year of the century in terms of fires.
So far this year, the Spanish Ministry for Ecological Transition has registered 43 large wildfires, which are those that have burned at least 500 hectares (1,250 acres). That is four times the amount of the previous year and a record for the last decade.
The European Forest Fire Information System says 248,674 hectares (615,000 acres) have burned in wildfires so far this year in Spain. That’s almost four times the country’s full-year average of 66,965 hectares (165,000 acres) since 2006, when records began.
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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).
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Guayaquil: Ecuador blast 'declaration of war' by gangs
By Tiffany Wertheimer
BBC News
- Published
Government officials in Ecuador have blamed a deadly explosion in the port city of Guayaquil on organised crime.
At least five people were killed and 26 more injured in the blast on Sunday.
Ecuador's interior minister said it was a "declaration of war" by criminal gangs against the government.
The Andean country, which is used as a cocaine smuggling route from neighbouring Peru and Colombia, has seen a sharp rise in murders and gang-related crime recently.
A state of emergency has been declared in Guayaquil, Ecuador's most populous city and an important trade hub. It is the fourth emergency to be declared in Ecuador since October because of gang violence.
Eight houses and two cars were destroyed in the early morning blast, according to the National Risk and Emergency Management Service. Pictures from the scene show the front of houses ripped off and cars smeared in blood with their windows blown in.
At a news conference late on Sunday, officials said the attack was directed at two men who go under the aliases of Cucaracha and Junior and are linked to Los Tiguerones, one of the leading crime gangs in Ecuador.
"Organized crime mercenaries, who have long drugged the economy, now attack with explosives," Interior Minister Patrick Carrillo tweeted after the blast.
"It is a declaration of war on the state," he said.
Guayaquil has seen shocking levels of violence, including decapitated bodies hanging from pedestrian bridges and deadly prison riots between rival gangs. Nearly 400 inmates have been killed in six separate riots since February 2021.
Following the explosion, the city's mayor, Cynthia Viteri wrote an open letter to President Guillermo Lasso, who took office last year.
"Criminal gangs have become a government within a government in Ecuador," the letter begins.
"We have witnessed people hanging from bridges, murders on motorcycles, rapes at shopping centres and on school buses," she wrote.
"What else do you want us to do to defend ourselves? A President is the protector of his people, but so far we have not seen a single safe step to combat crime."
On Twitter, Mr Lasso said he would "not allow organized crime to try to run the country", however he has faced an uphill battle and criticism over the lack of any meaningful change.
Guayaquil has been ranked the 50th most violent city in the world by Insight Crime. The investigative journalism website reports that Ecuador's homicide rate increased faster than any other country in Latin America or the Caribbean in 2021.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Aug 15, 2022 (Shenzhen, China), Huion, a leading supplier of digital drawing devices in the world, launches a new pen tablet Inspiroy Dial 2 (the successor of Inspiroy Dial Q620M). After listening to feedback from users, Huion not only optimizes the design of the dial controller but also adds one more dial controller on the tablet, which helps to improve the productivity of users.
New Dual Dial Controllers: double users' efficiency
Inspiroy Dial 2 features dual dial controllers and supports the quick-access Windows Radial Menu. Users can easily program them to perform various functions, including zooming in or out on the canvas, adjusting the brush size, undoing, scrolling through the pages, adjusting the volume, etc.
The two dials that cooperated with the six-shortcut keys set will greatly facilitate users' workflow and lead to boundless creativity.
PenTech 3.0 & New Paper-like Surface: enhance natural pen-on-paper experience
Huion Pentech 3.0 reduces the retraction distance by 40%, which ensures precise positioning, stable pen nib, and accurate drawing. Its battery-free EMR technology can get rid worries of users about charging it. Huion Pentech 3.0 combines with the optimized metta surface (the friction level is up 20%, enhancing the surface roughness), providing users a feeling like writing on an actual paper.
Bluetooth 5.0: higher stability and compatibility
Both wired and wireless (Bluetooth 5.0) options are provided for users. Bluetooth 5.0 is designed for low power consumption and owns a more stable network transmission speed. Inspiroy Dial 2 has a built-in 1300 mAh big battery, enabling users to use it for 18 hours. Inspiroy Dial 2 is also compatible with different systems: Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, Linux, as well as HarmonyOS and AndroidOS for phones.
Today, tens of millions of people use Huion products to express their creative ideas around the world. To improve the drawing experience, Huion will continue to develop more innovative and practical products.
For more information about Inspiroy Dial 2, please visit:
https://www.huion.com/pen_tablet/InspiroyDial/inspiroy-dial-2.html
https://store.huion.com/products/inspiroy-dial-2
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MELBOURNE, Australia, Aug. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Orcoda Limited (ASX: ODA) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a Teaming Agreement with Teletrac Navman Group to integrate and cross-sell each other's products to their respective customers.
Orcoda Logistics Management System ("OLMS") and Orcoda Workforce Logistics System ("OWLS") are Orcoda's world-leading proprietary transport management systems for mobility optimisation. They book, organise, connect and optimise people, parcels and goods with the assets they travel in and on. The platforms manage asset logistics for large workforces and the transport fleets of our enterprise customers using true optimisation algorithms and Artificial Intelligence. The integration of OLMS via API to the Teletrac Navman platform brings significant advantages to their clients and ours, such as enhanced vehicle and workforce utilisation, administrative efficiencies, improved economics, risk reduction and better customer service.
With Teletrac Navman's global client base of over 40,000 companies and their substantial dealer network, Orcoda anticipates that this agreement will have a positive impact on revenue. The Orcoda and Teletrac teams are already in discussion with several potential new clients and we look forward to the new opportunities this will bring for both companies.
About Teletrac Navman
Teletrac Navman is a leading global telematic system and software-as-a-service (SaaS) provider leveraging location-based technology and services for managing mobile assets. Teletrac Navman's specialised solutions for fleet and asset management deliver greater visibility into real-time insights and analytics to help companies make better business decisions that enhance productivity and profitability.
- Teletrac Navman's technology currently tracks more than 500,000 vehicles owned by over 40,000 organisations on six continents, making it one of the world's largest fleet management software solutions providers. The company, headquartered in Glenview, IL, has offices in the United States, Mexico, United Kingdom, New Zealand and Australia.
- Teletrac Navman is owned by Vontier, a Fortune 500 global industrial technology company which was spun off from Fortive in 2020. Vontier is focused on smarter transportation and mobility. Their portfolio is built on market-leading expertise in mobility technologies, retail and commercial fueling, fleet management, vehicle diagnostics and maintenance, and smart cities. Together, we are mobilising the future to create a better world. Visit Vontier.com for more information
Teletrac Navman Integrations Product Manager, Mats Dahlstedt, said: "We are excited about our teaming agreement with Orcoda. We believe there is significant cross-selling opportunities for Teletrac Navman and Orcoda with our integrated product solutions, from within our existing customer base worldwide and for bringing on new customers into our integrated solution. It is my belief that Orcoda's mobility optimization platforms and transport management systems are very unique and offer benefits to our joint customers."
Orcoda Managing Director, Geoff Jamieson, said: "Following Orcoda and Teletrac Navmans first contract win with our integrated telematics and mobility optimisation solution through a Teletrac Navman dealer, we are currently in active dialogues with a number of Teletrac Navman dealers and have a number of prospective customers with our integrated product solutions, and I am optimistic about further joint contract wins in the months ahead."
About Orcoda
Spokesperson available for comment:
Geoff Jamieson, Managing Director at Orcoda
E: gjamieson@orcoda.com
M: +61 4 17 778 862
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/geoff-jamieson-maicd-5456537b/
For more information please contact:
Susan Dobell, Marketing and Communications Coordinator at Orcoda.
E: sdobell@orcoda.com
M: +61 4 04 988 860
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Red panda escape sparks zoo security check
An inspection is underway on an enclosure at Adelaide Zoo after the escape of a red panda.
The zoo says Ravi is now safely back in its health unit after being rescued from a tree in the Adelaide parklands on Sunday.
He was brought down with a tranquilliser dart after resisting attempts to lure him with food.
Ravi had been missing from the zoo since Friday.
"Red pandas are master climbers and while we take every effort to provide a secure area, the combination of panda prowess coupled with the weather helped him to go on an adventure," zoo officials said.
"A full inspection of Ravi's exhibit will be underway immediately."
That will include reviewing CCTV footage to try to determine how he got out of his main enclosure, and how he breached the zoo's external fence.
The zoo said red pandas posed no risk to humans and the small mammals, native to the eastern Himalayas and southwestern China, were considered an endangered species partly due to habitat loss.
Ravi was born at Adelaide Zoo seven years ago, but only returned to South Australia last week after spending several years at Australia Zoo in Queensland. | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/aap/article-11111721/Red-panda-escape-sparks-zoo-security-check.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-08-15T02:52:48Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/aap/article-11111721/Red-panda-escape-sparks-zoo-security-check.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | false |
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Marina Mabrey scored 27 points, Teaira McCowan added 24, and playoff-bound Dallas rode a 41-point second quarter to a 116-88 victory over Los Angeles in a regular-season finale on Sunday.
The second-quarter blitz included an 18-0 run and the Wings finished the first half with a 66-29 lead on 74% shooting from the field, making 7 of 11 3-pointers and 13 of 17 free throws. Dallas finished at 66% from the field, making 11 of 22 3-pointers and 21 of 27 free throws.
Tyasha Harris had her first career double-double for Dallas (18-18), combining 18 points with a career-high 11 assists. Kayla Thornton added 15 points and Allisha Gray scored 14.
Brittney Sykes scored 35 points, the only starter in double figures for Los Angeles. She passed 2,000 career points and her three steals pushed her past 200 for her career. Chennedy Carter had 13 points and Kianna Smith 10 for the Sparks.
Dallas set a franchise record for points in a regular-season game but came up well short of the WNBA regular-season records for points and points by a visitor. Both marks were established in Phoenix's 127-124 victory at Minnesota in 2010. The 2022 season high was the 118 points scored by Minnestoa in a home win over Phoenix last month.
The Sparks (13-23) finished the regular season with nine losses in their final 10 games.
Dallas was locked in as the No. 6 seed in the playoffs against No. 3 Connecticut. The series begins on Thursday in Connecticut. | https://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/article/Wings-soar-past-Sparks-with-41-point-second-17373290.php | 2022-08-15T02:53:36Z | https://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/article/Wings-soar-past-Sparks-with-41-point-second-17373290.php | false |
As school starts this week, Norman Public Schools is launching just over 80 freshmen into their education in the aviation field.
NPS announced last fall that it would work to bring an ambitious idea to life by opening the Oklahoma Aviation Academy to serve the state’s high school students.
The idea for an academy came from Rick Nagel, a member of the University of Oklahoma’s Board of Regents and CEO of Acorn Growth Companies, but NPS was eager to make it happen within an existing school district.
In the last few months, the district has brought the academy to life with the help of local education and business partners, including the Moore Norman Technology center and the University of Oklahoma.
The academy will begin this fall with a director, three teachers and 82 students at Max Westheimer Airport. Students will spend half their days at the airport in math, English and aviation classes and the other half at their home school sites.
District Superintendent Nick Migliorino said the academy received significant interest, with around 160 applicants for this first freshman class. Leadership initially envisioned about 30 to 50 students in the class.
“There hasn’t been any negative on this … one of the things we do well in Norman is provide options for students, programs for students, opportunities, and this is just the same thing — it’s another opportunity,” Migliorino said. “Obviously, just with the freshman numbers, it’s something people want.”
Migliorino said the freshman class is about 33% women, a number above industry averages. The Seattle Times reported in 2020 that 18% of aerospace engineers were female, while just 5.3% of pilots globally were female.
Terry Adams came from Bixby Public Schools, where he was the 2022 Oklahoma high school principal of the year at Bixby High School, to take on the academy director role.
Adams said while he doesn’t have an aviation background himself, he brings 26 years of public education experience to NPS and is looking forward to “get[ting] in on a concept that has really never been tried before.”
“I was just excited to start a school from the ground up,” Adams said. “I’ve always been excited about academics and career pathways and helping students kind of find a passion for what they want to do in their lives.”
The academy already has gotten moving this summer. Adams and teachers have been getting to know students by hosting four “Aviation Fridays.” Adams brought in industry speakers and had students tour OU’s aviation facility.
“I think there’s a lot of excitement both in the school community and the business community for what we’re trying to do, and the support has been just unparalleled,” Adams said. “From the academic side to the financial piece, we’ve just been very fortunate to have a lot of big supporters.”
The academy’s advisory board also has been meeting to start guiding the district and connecting NPS with resources. The board is composed of local aerospace and education leaders like Nagel and OU President Joe Harroz, people who can bring industry expertise to the table, Migliorino said.
“We know how to do school; we need people inserting aviation, those other skillsets in from the outside,” Migliorino said.
Chuck Thompson, CEO of Armstrong Bank and chair of the academy’s advisory board, said the academy offers a number of benefits to Norman and the state, from prepping students for the industry to attracting new businesses to Norman.
Thompson said multiple businesses are looking toward Norman, now that the academy has brought the aviation industry to town. The academy is open to students from across the state via the district’s open transfer policy, a feature Thompson said will likely attract families from all over Oklahoma.
Beyond Norman, Adams said he hopes for the academy to boost the state’s booming aerospace industry by providing a ready workforce.
“What we want to do is provide a true pipeline for students to come out and be college and work ready in those aviation fields that they’re interested in and also meet the needs of the businesses and higher education institutions that need a pipeline of students that are interested in those things,” Adams said.
Migliorino said the district will gauge the success of this first academic school year by metrics like retention and re-enrollment, along with interest and applications for next year’s freshman class.
The academy also will focus heavily this first year on creating pathways to specific aviation and aerospace careers that students can choose from and follow in coming years, Adams said.
NPS plans to grow the program significantly over the next few years, with more involvement with MNTC and OU down the road.
Migliorino said he hopes for students from multiple institutions to be able to learn together at the academy and to build in opportunities for academy students who want to attend OU.
Migliorino said the academy won’t come at extra cost to the district. NPS is relying on grants to fund some aspects of the academy and is shifting resources to cover others.
The district has talked with industry leaders like Boeing and American Airlines, receiving both interest and financial support via grants, he said.
“I’m not going to let it take away from any other program or any other site,” Migliorino said.
Within four or five years, Migliorino said he envisions 600 to 700 full-time academy students at a facility built for the program.
“The great thing is, if we get this recipe correct … you can think about being able to roll this into health care. Maybe there are options for kiddos who want to go into health care or any other industry,” Migliorino said. “We can just now take this recipe, this model for success and now apply it to different industries.” | https://www.normantranscript.com/news/oklahoma-aviation-academy-kicks-off-first-freshman-class-with-big-hopes-for-the-future/article_e31c3db8-1a92-11ed-b6bf-f3a01f1e48e3.html | 2022-08-15T02:58:44Z | https://www.normantranscript.com/news/oklahoma-aviation-academy-kicks-off-first-freshman-class-with-big-hopes-for-the-future/article_e31c3db8-1a92-11ed-b6bf-f3a01f1e48e3.html | true |
SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the California Lottery's "Daily 4" game were:
4-8-4-4
(four, eight, four, four)
¶ Ticket-holders with all four winning numbers in the order given win the top prize. Lesser amounts are also awarded to ticket-holders with other varying combinations of the winning numbers. | https://www.mrt.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Daily-4-game-17373309.php | 2022-08-15T03:00:29Z | https://www.mrt.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Daily-4-game-17373309.php | false |
WFO BROWNSVILLE Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, August 14, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
843 PM CDT Sun Aug 14 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of south central
Hidalgo County through 915 PM CDT...
At 843 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Granjero, or near Hidalgo, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Edinburg, Mission, Pharr, San Juan, Hidalgo, Palmview, Palmhurst,
North McAllen, Sharyland and South McAllen.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate Highway 69 C between mile markers 1 and 8.
US Highway 281 between mile markers 784 and 788.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
LAT...LON 2610 9829 2611 9827 2612 9827 2612 9829
2611 9830 2610 9830 2614 9834 2614 9833
2617 9834 2617 9835 2615 9835 2617 9836
2616 9837 2616 9839 2618 9841 2640 9832
2629 9808 2607 9821 2607 9825
TIME...MOT...LOC 0143Z 208DEG 34KT 2612 9836
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH
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WFO PHOENIX Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, August 14, 2022
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DUST STORM WARNING
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Dust Storm Warning
National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
718 PM MST Sun Aug 14 2022
The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a
* Dust Storm Warning for...
Southwestern La Paz County in west central Arizona...
Northwestern Yuma County in southwestern Arizona...
Eastern Imperial County in southeastern California...
* Until 815 PM MST/815 PM PDT/.
* At 718 PM MST/718 PM PDT/, a wall of dust was along a line
extending from 13 miles southwest of Cibola to 11 miles northeast
of Yuma Proving Ground, moving south at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Less than a quarter mile visibility with strong wind in
excess of 40 mph.
SOURCE...Doppler radar.
IMPACT...Dangerous life-threatening travel.
* This includes the following highways...
AZ Route 95 between mile markers 44 and 79.
CA Route 78 between mile markers 41 and 75.
Locations impacted include...
Martinez Lake, Cibola, Yuma Proving Ground and Glamis.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Dust storms lead to dangerous driving conditions with visibility
reduced to near zero. If driving, avoid dust storms if possible. If
caught in one, pull off the road, turn off your lights and keep your
foot off the brake.
* Flash Flood Warning for...
West Central La Paz County in west central Arizona...
Riverside County in southern California...
* Until 1130 PM MST /1130 PM PDT/.
* At 719 PM MST /719 PM PDT/, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms
producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 1.5
inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms
producing flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Blythe, Blythe Airport, Nicholls Warm Springs, East Blythe and
Ehrenberg.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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Vintage baseball team hosts facial hair competition during Sunday tournament
The competition included longest beard, best styled mustache, and best artificial facial hair.
GEORGETOWN, Ky (WTVQ)- Facial hair was the highlight Sunday during a vintage baseball tournament in Georgetown.
The Georgetown Gentlemen hosted its’ first Stache Bash at the Ward Hall Preservation Foundation.
The competition included longest beard, best styled mustache, and best artificial facial hair.
“We’re trying to do different type theme things just to make baseball fun again. We say there’s no spitting, no cussing, no pre-Madona’s, no big salaries. We’re just average guys, really a little below average guys, just out here trying to have fun,” said team captain Tommy Druen.
The ceremonial first pitch was thrown out by a four-time world champion for an English mustache- Patrick Fette, who is from Louisville.
You can find more information about the Georgetown Gentlemen here. | https://www.wtvq.com/vintage-baseball-team-hosts-facial-hair-competition-during-sunday-tournament/ | 2022-08-15T03:06:02Z | https://www.wtvq.com/vintage-baseball-team-hosts-facial-hair-competition-during-sunday-tournament/ | true |
Police are investigating a series of threats made toward Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling, after her tweets in support of author Salman Rushdie. On Friday, following the news that Rushdie was stabbed in the neck during an event in New York City, Rowling took to Twitter to wish him well.
“Feeling very sick right now. Let him be ok.” In response to her tweet, a user wrote “Don’t worry you are next.”
Following the threat, Rowling immediately contacted Twitter support and asked if there was any way they could “support” her. In a follow-up tweet, the actress revealed that the police are investigating the matter.
“To all sending supportive messages: thank you Police are involved (were already involved on other threats),” she wrote.
In a statement to The Hollywood Reporter, Warner Bros. Discovery condemned the statements made towards the author.
“Warner Bros. Discovery strongly condemns the threats made against JK Rowling,” the statement read. “We stand with her and all the authors, storytellers and creators who bravely express their creativity and opinions. WBD believes in freedom of expression, peaceful discourse and supporting those who offer their views in the public arena. Our thoughts are with Sir Salman Rushdie and his family following the senseless act of violence in New York. The company strongly condemns any form of threat, violence or intimidation when opinions, beliefs and thoughts might differ.”
On Friday, Rushdie was rushed to the hospital after a man rushed the stage as the author was about to give a lecture in western New York. Authorities announced the suspect was arrested on an attempted murder charge.
Rushdie, 75, was flown to a hospital and underwent surgery after the attack. As of Sunday, “The Satanic Verses” author has been taken off a ventilator and is able to speak.
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TOULOUSE (France), Aug 15 — A forest fire that flared anew in southern France sent 1,000 more people fleeing while overnight rain brought blazes elsewhere in the country under control, officials said yesterday.
France has been buffeted this summer by a historic drought as well as a series of heatwaves and several forest fires.
A fire that had been raging since Monday in the southern Aveyron region appeared to be under control and dying out on Saturday afternoon when it suddenly reignited in a “virulent” manner, gobbling up 500 more hectares (1,235 acres), the prefecture said.
At least 1,000 people were evacuated from the village of Mostuejols near the city of Millau and six nearby hamlets, it said.
Around 3,000 people had already been evacuated because of the fire, but were allowed back when it appeared under control. No casualties have been reported so far from the blaze, which has consumed a total of 1,260 hectares so far.
A local man was under investigation for accidentally starting the fire when a metal part of his trailer touched the road, sending off sparks that ignited the dried vegetation.
To limit such risks in eastern France, police said on Saturday they were banning entry to all but residents in most forests in the Bas-Rhin region near the German border.
Meanwhile in the southwestern Gironde region around Bordeaux, a huge fire that had flared on Tuesday was under control after rain fell overnight, a senior official said.
“The night was favourable to us, since as you know, we had rain and very little wind.... The fire is now contained,” Ronan Leaustic, deputy prefect of Arcachon commune, told reporters yesterday.
He added that 8,000 residents forced to evacuate could now return home.
There was further relief after a fire in the eastern department of Jura that destroyed over 1,000 hecatres was brought under control.
Lower temperatures, rain forecast
Arnaud Mendousse, of Gironde fire and rescue, said earlier there had been between 10 and 30 mm of rain in the region but on “terrain that is extremely dry”.
“We know that this offers a respite but does not signify an end to the fight. We know that if it does not rain in the next 48 to 72 hours the risk will increase considerably.” He said the humidity level has gone up and the temperature was relatively low at around 25 degrees Celsius, (77 degrees Fahrenheit) but warned: “The fire is not completely out and the soil remains extremely hot.” Meteo France was forecasting lower temperatures and rain and thunderstorms for most of the country yesterday.
In the northwest, in the legendary Broceliande forest in region of Brittany — where King Arthur roamed and where wildfires are normally rare — a fire was contained after rain fell overnight, but remained under watch after devastating 400 hectares, officials said.
EU members including Germany, Poland, Austria and Romania have sent reinforcement to France to help battle blazes and several water-bombing planes from the European Union fleet have also joined firefighting efforts. — AFP | https://www.malaymail.com/news/world/2022/08/15/rain-brings-relief-to-france-fires-but-more-evacuated-in-south/22850 | 2022-08-15T03:15:21Z | https://www.malaymail.com/news/world/2022/08/15/rain-brings-relief-to-france-fires-but-more-evacuated-in-south/22850 | true |
MASON, Ohio — Serena Williams’ opening match in the Western & Southern Open has been rescheduled from Monday to Tuesday.
Williams has said she wants to have another child and pursue business interests. The 23-time Grand Slam champion has not said what her last event will be, but has made it sound as if her final farewell will come at the U.S. Open, which begins Aug. 29 in New York.
Williams lost 6-2, 6-4 to Belinda Bencic on Wednesday night in Toronto in her first match since she elaborated on her future plans. | https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/tennis/serena-williams-cincinnati-opener-pushed-back-to-tuesday/2022/08/14/84ad5a9e-1c47-11ed-9ce6-68253bd31864_story.html | 2022-08-15T03:23:55Z | https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/tennis/serena-williams-cincinnati-opener-pushed-back-to-tuesday/2022/08/14/84ad5a9e-1c47-11ed-9ce6-68253bd31864_story.html | false |
By the late 1990s Heche was one of the hottest actors in Hollywood, a constant on magazine covers and in big-budget films. In 1997 alone, she played opposite Johnny Depp as his wife in “Donnie Brasco” and Tommy Lee Jones in “Volcano” and was part of the ensemble cast in the original “I Know What You Did Last Summer.”
The following year, she starred with Ford in “Six Days, Seven Nights” and appeared with Vince Vaughn and Joaquin Phoenix in “Return to Paradise.” She also played one of cinema’s most famous murder victims, Marion Crane of “Psycho,” in Gus Van Sant’s remake of the Alfred Hitchcock classic, and co-starred in the indie favorite “Walking and Talking.”
Around the same time, her personal life led to even greater fame, and both personal and professional upheaval. She met Ellen DeGeneres at a the 1997 Vanity Fair Oscar party, fell in love and began a 3-year relationship that made one of Hollywood’s first openly gay couples. But Heche later said her career was damaged by an industry wary of casting her in leading roles. She would remember advisers opposing her decision to have DeGeneres accompany her to the premiere of “Volcano.”
“We were tapped on the shoulder, put into her limo in the third act and told that we couldn’t have pictures of us taken at the press junket,” Heche said in 2018 on the podcast Irish Goodbye.
After she and DeGeneres parted, Heche had a public breakdown and would speak candidly of her mental health struggles.
Heche’s delicately elfin look belied her strength on screen. When she won the National Board of Review’s 1997 best supporting actress award, the board cited the one-two punch of “Donnie Brasco” and the political satire “Wag the Dog,” in which Heche portrayed a cynical White House aide and held her own against film great Robert De Niro.
Heche also called effectively on her apparent fragility. In 2002 she starred on Broadway in the play “Proof” as a woman fearful of losing her sanity just like her father, a brilliant mathematics professor. An Associated Press review praised her “touching performance, vulnerable yet funny, particularly when Catherine mocks the suspicions about her mental stability.”
In the fall of 2000, soon after her break-up with DeGeneres, Heche was hospitalized after knocking on the door of a stranger in a rural area near Fresno, California. Authorities said she had appeared shaken and disoriented and spoke incoherently to the residents.
In a memoir released the following year, “Call Me Crazy,” Heche talked about her lifelong battles. During a 2001 interview with TV journalist Barbara Walters, Heche recounted in painful detail alleged sexual abuse by her father, Donald Heche, who professed to be devoutly religious and died in 1983 from complications of AIDS. Heche described her suffering as so extreme she developed a separate personality and imagined herself descended from another planet.
In the final days of his life, Heche said, she learned he was secretly gay and that she believed his inability to live honestly fueled his anger and hurtful behavior. Not longer her father died, her brother Nathan — one of her four siblings — was killed in a car crash.
“I’m not crazy. But it’s a crazy life. I was raised in a crazy family and it took 31 years to get the crazy out of me,” Heche told Walters. In an effort to escape the past, “I drank. I smoked. I did drugs. I had sex with people. I did anything I could to get the shame out of my life.”
Heche dated Steve Martin in the 1990s, and is widely believed to have inspired the childlike, but ambitious aspiring actor played by Heather Graham in his Hollywood spoof “Bowfinger.” She later had a son with camera operator Coleman Laffoon, to whom she was married from 2001 to 2009. She had another son during a relationship with actor James Tupper, her co-star on the TV series “Men In Trees.”
Heche worked consistently in smaller films, on Broadway and on TV shows in the past two decades. She recently had recurring roles on the network series “Chicago P.D.” and “All Rise,” and in 2020 was a contestant on “Dancing With the Stars.”
FILE - Anne Heche arrives at the 74th annual Directors Guild of America Awards on March 12, 2022, in Beverly Hills, Calif. Heche, who first came to prominence on the NBC soap opera “Another World” in the late 1980s before becoming one of the hottest stars in Hollywood in the late 1990s, died Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022, nine days after she was injured in a fiery car crash. She was 53. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)
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FILE - Anne Heche arrives at the 74th annual Directors Guild of America Awards on March 12, 2022, in Beverly Hills, Calif. Heche, who first came to prominence on the NBC soap opera “Another World” in the late 1980s before becoming one of the hottest stars in Hollywood in the late 1990s, died Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022, nine days after she was injured in a fiery car crash. She was 53. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)
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Credit: Jordan Strauss
FILE - Anne Heche poses during the Television Critics Association summer press tour in Pasadena, Calif., on July 19, 2006. Heche, who first came to prominence on the NBC soap opera “Another World” in the late 1980s before becoming one of the hottest stars in Hollywood in the late 1990s, died Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022, nine days after she was injured in a fiery car crash. She was 53. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon, File )
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FILE - Anne Heche poses during the Television Critics Association summer press tour in Pasadena, Calif., on July 19, 2006. Heche, who first came to prominence on the NBC soap opera “Another World” in the late 1980s before becoming one of the hottest stars in Hollywood in the late 1990s, died Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022, nine days after she was injured in a fiery car crash. She was 53. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon, File )
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Credit: Reed Saxon
FILE - Anne Heche, left, a cast member in the film "John Q," arrives with her, husband Coley Laffoon, at a screening of the film in West Hollywood, Calif., on Feb. 7, 2002. Heche, who first came to prominence on the NBC soap opera “Another World” in the late 1980s before becoming one of the hottest stars in Hollywood in the late 1990s, died Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022, nine days after she was injured in a fiery car crash. She was 53. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)
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FILE - Anne Heche, left, a cast member in the film "John Q," arrives with her, husband Coley Laffoon, at a screening of the film in West Hollywood, Calif., on Feb. 7, 2002. Heche, who first came to prominence on the NBC soap opera “Another World” in the late 1980s before becoming one of the hottest stars in Hollywood in the late 1990s, died Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022, nine days after she was injured in a fiery car crash. She was 53. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)
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Credit: Chris Pizzello
FILE - Actress Anne Heche poses for a portrait in Park City, Utah on Jan. 21, 2012. Heche, who first came to prominence on the NBC soap opera “Another World” in the late 1980s before becoming one of the hottest stars in Hollywood in the late 1990s, died Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022, nine days after she was injured in a fiery car crash. She was 53. (AP Photo/Carlo Allegri, File)
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FILE - Actress Anne Heche poses for a portrait in Park City, Utah on Jan. 21, 2012. Heche, who first came to prominence on the NBC soap opera “Another World” in the late 1980s before becoming one of the hottest stars in Hollywood in the late 1990s, died Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022, nine days after she was injured in a fiery car crash. She was 53. (AP Photo/Carlo Allegri, File)
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Credit: Carlo Allegri
FILE - Actor Anne Heche arrives at the Disney ABC Television Group All Star Party in Pasadena, Calif. on Jan. 14, 2007. Heche, who first came to prominence on the NBC soap opera “Another World” in the late 1980s before becoming one of the hottest stars in Hollywood in the late 1990s, died Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022, nine days after she was injured in a fiery car crash. She was 53. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, File)
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FILE - Actor Anne Heche arrives at the Disney ABC Television Group All Star Party in Pasadena, Calif. on Jan. 14, 2007. Heche, who first came to prominence on the NBC soap opera “Another World” in the late 1980s before becoming one of the hottest stars in Hollywood in the late 1990s, died Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022, nine days after she was injured in a fiery car crash. She was 53. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, File)
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FILE - Ellen DeGeneres, left, and Anne Heche arrive at the 55th Annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Jan. 18, 1998. Heche, who first came to prominence on the NBC soap opera “Another World” in the late 1980s before becoming one of the hottest stars in Hollywood in the late 1990s, died Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022, nine days after she was injured in a fiery car crash. She was 53. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
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FILE - Ellen DeGeneres, left, and Anne Heche arrive at the 55th Annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Jan. 18, 1998. Heche, who first came to prominence on the NBC soap opera “Another World” in the late 1980s before becoming one of the hottest stars in Hollywood in the late 1990s, died Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022, nine days after she was injured in a fiery car crash. She was 53. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
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FILE - Actors James Tupper, left, and Anne Heche attend the The 2012 Gentlemen's Ball hosted in New York on Oct. 24, 2012. Heche, who first came to prominence on the NBC soap opera “Another World” in the late 1980s before becoming one of the hottest stars in Hollywood in the late 1990s, died Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022, nine days after she was injured in a fiery car crash. She was 53. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)
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FILE - Actors James Tupper, left, and Anne Heche attend the The 2012 Gentlemen's Ball hosted in New York on Oct. 24, 2012. Heche, who first came to prominence on the NBC soap opera “Another World” in the late 1980s before becoming one of the hottest stars in Hollywood in the late 1990s, died Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022, nine days after she was injured in a fiery car crash. She was 53. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)
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FILE - Anne Heche arrives at the 74th annual Directors Guild of America Awards on March 12, 2022, at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. Heche was in the hospital Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022, following an accident in which her car smashed into a house and flames erupted, a representative for the actor told People magazine. The representative, who was not identified, told the magazine that Heche was in stable condition a day after Friday's accident. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)
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FILE - Anne Heche arrives at the 74th annual Directors Guild of America Awards on March 12, 2022, at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. Heche was in the hospital Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022, following an accident in which her car smashed into a house and flames erupted, a representative for the actor told People magazine. The representative, who was not identified, told the magazine that Heche was in stable condition a day after Friday's accident. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)
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FILE - Anne Heche, left, and Harrison Ford embrace at the premiere of their film, "Six Days, Seven Nights" in the Westwood section of Los Angeles on June 8, 1998. Heche, who first came to prominence on the NBC soap opera “Another World” in the late 1980s before becoming one of the hottest stars in Hollywood in the late 1990s, died Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022, nine days after she was injured in a fiery car crash. She was 53. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)
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FILE - Anne Heche, left, and Harrison Ford embrace at the premiere of their film, "Six Days, Seven Nights" in the Westwood section of Los Angeles on June 8, 1998. Heche, who first came to prominence on the NBC soap opera “Another World” in the late 1980s before becoming one of the hottest stars in Hollywood in the late 1990s, died Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022, nine days after she was injured in a fiery car crash. She was 53. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)
Credit: Chris Pizzello
Credit: Chris Pizzello
FILE - Ann Heche poses for a photo at the Four Seasons Hotel in Los Angeles, Dec. 11, 2003 to promote her Lifetime movie "Gracie's Choice." Heche, who first came to prominence on the NBC soap opera “Another World” in the late 1980s before becoming one of the hottest stars in Hollywood in the late 1990s, died Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022, nine days after she was injured in a fiery car crash. She was 53. (AP Photo/Ric Francis, File)
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FILE - Ann Heche poses for a photo at the Four Seasons Hotel in Los Angeles, Dec. 11, 2003 to promote her Lifetime movie "Gracie's Choice." Heche, who first came to prominence on the NBC soap opera “Another World” in the late 1980s before becoming one of the hottest stars in Hollywood in the late 1990s, died Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022, nine days after she was injured in a fiery car crash. She was 53. (AP Photo/Ric Francis, File)
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FILE - Actor Anne Heche poses at Variety's 4th annual Power of Women event in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Oct. 5, 2012. A spokesperson for Heche says the actor is on life support after suffering a brain injury in a fiery crash a week ago and isn't expected to survive. The statement released on behalf of her family said she is being kept on life support to determine if she is a viable organ donor. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)
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FILE - Actor Anne Heche poses at Variety's 4th annual Power of Women event in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Oct. 5, 2012. A spokesperson for Heche says the actor is on life support after suffering a brain injury in a fiery crash a week ago and isn't expected to survive. The statement released on behalf of her family said she is being kept on life support to determine if she is a viable organ donor. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)
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PM pays tributes to India's women fighters, including Rani Lakshmi Bai and Begum Hazrat Mahal, says nation is beholden to them.
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PM pays tributes to India's women fighters, including Rani Lakshmi Bai and Begum Hazrat Mahal, says nation is beholden to them.
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When Eric Dooley was hired last December, he quickly set about restocking the roster to build depth and overall quality.
One position where it wasn’t necessary was tight end, where the Jaguars returned their top three players.
Dooley added another weapon to that group anyway and it’s making for quite a competitive logjam to the point the team’s returning leading receiver, Ethan Howard, finds himself a backup.
“We have a group of tight ends that are very athletic,” Dooley said. “When you have someone who can help you and be creative in the offense, you have to put them on the field and get some work out of them. They’re doing a great job pass catching and blocking.”
Sophomore Greg Perkins is running with the first unit, backed by Howard, Travis Tucker and newcomer Dupree Fuller, a transfer from Los Angeles Valley College.
To bolster its running game in the past, Southern would occasionally have two tight ends on the field at the same time. That’s an unlikely scenario in the current up-tempo offense but Dooley likes using at least one, still seeking balance from the running game while throwing it more.
“The offense is very good for tight ends, getting us the ball more out in open space, flex us out,” Perkins said. “Last year my role was a little bit different (more of a blocker). This year they’re trying to set me up and improve my receiving game. I lost a lot of weight in the offseason, 10-15 pounds, so I feel lighter and more in shape.
The returning tight ends were highly productive in the previous offense. Howard caught 29 passes for 251 yards and four touchdowns in the spring season and 14 for 240 and two scores last season. Over the past three seasons, Perkins and Tucker combined for nine catches, four of them for touchdowns on plays set up by play-action fakes.
In Dooley’s offense, the tight ends will sometimes split out but spend less time blocking.
Fuller will be an interesting addition. At 6-foot-4 and 245 pounds, he was used as a wideout last season and caught 47 balls for 744 yards and six touchdowns in 10 games. Dooley hinted before preseason camp that Fuller could have an impact as he adjusts to a slightly different position and new environment.
“I’m new to tight end; I haven’t really been in a three-point stance and I’m trying to get adjusted to that, break old habits from my junior college,” said Fuller, who roomed with Perkins during camp. “I’m trying to get new habits and build onto those.
“Coming from Cali it’s a big adjustment. The humidity is hard on me but practices day by day, it’s getting easier, adjusting to the offense, the players and the coaching style.”
Fuller said fixing his arc release has been one of his adjustments but that the offense has a lot to offer his position and the competition has been lively.
“This offense is good for anybody who wants the ball,” he said. “It’s fast-paced, like basketball on the football field. You’ve got to be in condition, know your plays and you’ll get your parts done.
“We feed off each other. We have different skill sets. If he (Perkins) messes up, I’ll say something; if I mess up, he’ll say something. We have a good group. It’s probably the most versatile group in the nation. I think we can make some noise this year.” | https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/article_09f95b44-1b3a-11ed-bd00-d76d3f20745c.html | 2022-08-15T03:45:27Z | https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/article_09f95b44-1b3a-11ed-bd00-d76d3f20745c.html | false |
Equality cornerstone of India's progress; we need to make sure we are united through mantra of ''India first'': PM Modi.
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OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Hit 5" game were:
03-16-21-36-40
(three, sixteen, twenty-one, thirty-six, forty)
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Hit 5" game were:
03-16-21-36-40
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Illinois Lottery's "Lucky Day Lotto" game were:
11-15-42-44-45
(eleven, fifteen, forty-two, forty-four, forty-five)
Estimated jackpot: $900,000
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Illinois Lottery's "Lucky Day Lotto" game were:
11-15-42-44-45
(eleven, fifteen, forty-two, forty-four, forty-five)
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ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the "Lucky For Life" game were:
01-03-15-17-37, Lucky Ball: 13
(one, three, fifteen, seventeen, thirty-seven; Lucky Ball: thirteen)
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the "Lucky For Life" game were:
01-03-15-17-37, Lucky Ball: 13
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Las Vegas airport erupts in panic after loud noise from 'unruly subject'
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Flights out of Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas were delayed early Sunday after a loud noise caused panic among travelers who thought it was gunfire.
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police said the noise was caused by "an unruly subject" in Terminal 1 around 4:30 a.m. and that person was in custody.
Police didn’t immediately release the person’s name or say if any charges would be filed.
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'I love her and I miss her - I'm always going to': Anne Heche's ex-husband Coleman Laffoon posts teary-eyed tribute to her before life-support machine was turned off
- Actress Anne Heche, 53, was taken off life support on Sunday after health officials found suitable organ recipients
- She was pronounced brain dead on Friday, which in California means a person has died even though she was still on life support to preserve her organs
- Heche suffered a severe anoxic brain injury and lung damage from smoke inhalation in the aftermath
- On Saturday, her ex-husband and father of her oldest child, Coley Laffoon, posted a heartbreaking video saying: 'I love her and miss her'
- She had been on life support for over a week following an August 5 crash in which she swerved her blue Mini Cooper into a Los Angeles home
- The impact of the crash set off a large fire, and Heche was stuck in her fiery car for about half an hour before she could be rescued
Actress Anne Heche's former husband posted a heartbreaking tribute to the star the day after it was announced that she was brain dead following the August 5 car crash which resulted in her suffering from a brain injury and lung damage.
In California being declared brain dead means the person is considered to have died, though Heche was kept on life support to preserve her organs while authorities worked to find people who could use them.
On Sunday afternoon, Heche was taken off life support after health officials found suitable organ recipients more than one week after she stayed in her fiery car for half an hour while 59 firefighters tried to rescue her.
She was 53 years old.
Over the weekend, surgeons removed multiple organs, unnamed sources told TMZ on Sunday, though they did not reveal which ones or how many.
Heche is survived by her sons Homer and Atlas.
Homer's father and Heche's ex-husband, Coleman 'Coley' Laffoon, posted an emotional tribute to the actress on Saturday.
In the video, posted to his Instagram, Laffoon says, 'In the wake of Anne's passing, I just wanted to say a few things: One, I love her and I miss her, and I'm always going to. Two, Homer is OK.'
'He's grieving of course, and it's rough, it's really rough s probably anybody can imagine,' Laffoon continued. 'But he's surrounded by family and he's going to be OK.
'So for all those people checking in, thank you for checking in, showing us your heart, offering prayers and everything.
'It's so beautiful. Thank you.
Anne Heche's husband Coley Laffoon was spotted leaving his home in Beverly Hills on Friday
Laffoon also posted this photo showing Heche with the couple's son, Homer, who was born in March 2002
In 2000, Heche left Ellen DeGeneres for cameraman Coley Laffoon, the couple married in September 2001
The father of Heche's other son, James Tupper, posted a photo of his-late partner on Instagram on Saturday with the caption: 'Love you forever'
He continued: 'It's hard for me, it's hard for me, it's hard for my family, it's really hard for Homer, but we've got each other ad we have a lot of support and we're going to be OK.'
Laffoon added that he believes 'Anne is free from pain and enjoying her experience, whatever is next in her journey.
'She came in hot and she had a lot to say and she was brave and fearless, loved really hard and was never afraid to let us know what she thinks and what she believed in,' he noted.
'It was all about love, so goodbye, Anne.
'Love you, thank you for the good times, there were so many.
'And in the meantime, I got our son, and he will be fine.'
Subsequently, Laffoon posted a photo showing Heche with the couple's son shortly after his birth in 2002.
He wrote in the caption: 'It's important to remember the real love in the best times. Thank you Anne. Peace on your journey.'
Among the thousands who commented on the picture was actress Selma Blair.
Blair wrote: 'This starlight woman. She did wonderful things for suffering people in her life. She loves those boys. And love is what is now. Much support from us. I am so sorry for your loss.'
The father of Heche's other son, James Tupper, posted a photo of his-late partner on Instagram on Saturday with the caption: 'Love you forever.'
Anne Heche, 53, was scheduled to be taken off life support on Sunday after health officials found suitable organ recipients
Heche had remained on life support for over a week, after she crashed her blue Mini Cooper into a Los Angeles home, and suffered a severe anoxic brain injury and lung damage from smoke inhalation. She is pictured here being carried out on a stretcher
Authorities say Heche first crashed into a garage, then sped away from the scene and barreled 90 mph into the two-story home of Lynne Mishele, who sustained serious enough injuries that police opened a felony investigation.
Terrifying video showed the actress driving at high speed, straight into a busy road, moments before the crash.
It took 59 firefighters over an hour to extinguish the blazing house - and half an hour to extract Heche from the fiery car, which exploded in the crash.
A small bottle of vodka was pictured in Heche's car, but preliminary blood tests performed after she was hospitalized did not find alcohol in her system.
By Thursday, Heche's team announced she was 'not expected to survive' the injuries she sustained in the crash, and the very next day, her family released a statement saying she was now considered dead
'Today we lost a bright light, a kind and most joyful soul, a loving mother, and a loyal friend.
'Anne will be deeply missed but she lives on through her beautiful sons, her iconic body of work, and her passionate advocacy.
'Her bravery for always standing in her truth, spreading her message of love and acceptance, will continue to have a lasting impact.'
A small bottle of vodka was pictured in Heche's car, but preliminary blood tests performed after she was hospitalized did not find alcohol in her system. It did show, however, that she had cocaine and fentanyl in her system at the time the blood was taken in the hospital
Authorities say Heche barreled into a two-story Mar Vista home at 90mph on August 5
The impact of the crash set off a large blaze, which it took 59 firefighters an hour to extinguish
According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, the crash caused 'structural compromise and erupting in heavy fire.' Heche's Mini Clubman is seen here in the aftermath
In the aftermath, the Los Angeles Police Department announced it was dropping its felony investigation into the crash.
'As of today, there will be no further investigative efforts made in this case,' the LAPD said in a statement.
'Any information or records that authorities that have been requested prior to this turn of events will still be collected as they arrive as a matter of formalities and included in the overall case. When a person suspected of a crime expires, we do not present for filing consideration.'
They explained to People, this means 'there will be no further investigative efforts made in this case,' but 'any information or records that have been requested prior to this turn of events will still be collected as they arrive as a matter of formalities.'
A neighbor's video from the aftermath of the crash shows smoke coming out of the Mar Vista home as firefighters continued to battle the blaze
The home was ultimately deemed unlivable, leaving Lynne Mishele without her belongings
Fortunately, Mishele was in a separate part of the house with her dogs when the crash occurred that morning
The house Heche crashed into on August 5 is owned by Jennifer Durand, but was being rented out by Lynne Mishele.
Fortunately, Mishele was in a different section of the house when the crash occurred and escaped unharmed, along with her two dogs Bree and Rueban and her pet tortoise Marley.
But the crash has made the home unlivable as it compromised the building's structural integrity and Mishele was forced to vacate the house directly after the crash.
Along with losing the house, Mishele also lost 'her entire lifetime of possessions, mementos, all equipment for her business including her laptop and iPad, all of her clothing and basic necessities,' according to a GoFundMe set up for her.
'With firefighters' help, she was able to pull a few damaged sentimental belongings from the wreckage. Everything else is gone.'
Mishele was photographed looking on in disbelief as her life's work erupted in a fireball after the actress tore through it at breakneck speed.
She was seen on the sidewalk outside with her hands in her pockets looking gobsmacked as the firefighters battled the huge blaze, which took an hour to put out.
But in a video statement on Instagram, Mishele expressed her sorrow for Heche and her family.
'The news of Anne Heche passing is devastating,' she said in the video.
'Her family and her friends and her children especially really have suffered a great loss and my heart goes out for them.
'This entire situation is tragic and there really are just no words. I am sending love to everyone involved.'
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Lucas Glover made the biggest jump to keep his post-season alive thanks to a closing 66 at the FedEx St. Jude Championship and a tie for third to advance to next week’s BMW Championship.
Glover began the post-season at 121st on the PGA Tour’s adjusted eligibility list, which removed those players who have been suspended or resigned their membership for playing LIV Golf events. In fact, Glover would not have qualified for the post-season if not for the ongoing divide between the Tour and the Saudi-backed league, but now he’s headed to the second playoff event.
“I had kind of a similar situation a couple years ago and had one and a half good weeks and ended up [at the Tour Championship],” Glover said. “That was kind of in the back of my head and thought, you know, just got to get to the next week and then everybody's got a shot.”
Adam Scott also played his way into the top 70 and next week’s event with a closing 66 at TPC Southwind.
“I played really poorly yesterday and somehow shot a decent score and to turn it around and play solid today and give myself a chance to go through, I'm happy with that,” Scott said. “I feel even though I'm not winning this event, I feel like I'm getting something out of the week, so hopefully that's good for the confidence going into next week and somehow have a big week and get through to East Lake.”
Full-field scores from FedEx St. Jude Championship
Andrew Putnam and Wyndham Clark also played their way into the BMW Championship. Putnam finished tied for fifth with Scott and moved from No. 87 on the points list to 47th. Clark moved from 79th to 70th to secure the final spot for next week thanks to his tie for 28th.
Brendon Todd was one of four players that fell out of the top 70, dropping from 68th to 74th, while Anirban Lahiri (missed cut), John Huh (withdrew) and Lanto Griffin (did not play) also fell outside the top 70. | https://www.golfchannel.com/news/lucas-glover-headlines-players-who-leapt-inside-top-70-advance-bmw-championship | 2022-08-15T04:03:46Z | https://www.golfchannel.com/news/lucas-glover-headlines-players-who-leapt-inside-top-70-advance-bmw-championship | true |
On Sunday’s we will be sharing the word of the day, to help grow our vocabulary together.
Today’s word of the day is, vaticinate.
Vaticinate means to foretell or predict.
One may say… he vaticinated a period of peace for the continent.
We challenge you here at KX to use the word vaticinate at least three times tomorrow.
We’ll have the word of the day on our website.
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Dear Amy: I am the kind of person that always puts on a brave face — no matter what I’m going through.
I am currently going through something very difficult, and I just don't have the strength to smile through it.
I also don’t have the strength for people to trauma-dump on me or to continuously want to know what’s wrong with me since I’m not making myself available to help them through their issues.
How do I politely tell people to please leave me alone while I work through this?
— Exhausted
Exhausted: It is completely natural for you to want to retreat. And if privacy is what you need — then that is what you should have.
However — I hope you could imagine the possibility of receiving support from some of the very people you seek to avoid.
If they are trauma vampires, then definitely back away. But some of the people in your life who have been taking from you might be grateful to be offered the opportunity to give back. You will never know their capabilities until you reveal your own vulnerability.
Any statement you make should be clear and concise — and you should be prepared to repeat it.
Something like: “I’m going through some difficult stuff right now and I need some privacy while I work things out. I’ll get in touch down the road. I appreciate your patience.”
People — even people who care very much about you — will be uncomfortable with this, because if you change your way of relating to them, then they might have to change.
I hope you are lucky enough to have at least one person in your life who doesn’t expect you to be Merry Sunshine.
My hope for you would be to recognize that exposing your own broken places — even if only to yourself — can lead to a liberating reveal: It’s okay to put your smile in your pocket for a while, as you access your own messy humanity.
You should also seek professional counseling. A good therapist will offer validation and support, as you experience what life is like without putting on a brave face.
Dear Amy: “Stella” and I have been friends for more than 25 years.
We were both pregnant with our first children when we met, and since then have been through the ups and downs of marriage and motherhood together.
One of the things that bonded us at the beginning of our relationship was that we both experienced very traumatic childhoods. Over the years, however, I have gotten a lot of treatment and am no longer ruled by my past. Stella, however, is still not well and whole.
She very much wants to spend more (and more and more) time with me, but I find being around her these days to be both annoying and painful.
We are in a group of moms who have known each other all these years, our kids grew up together, and she lives very nearby, so there is no cutting her loose.
I don’t want to hurt her, but also can’t think of anything I could say to explain my withdrawal that wouldn’t be really hurtful to her.
Your thoughts?
— Concerned
Concerned: Give your friend love with limits.
You have known one another for a quarter-century. Your lives are both likely entering a transition period, as your children move into adulthood.
Be kind, firm and truthful: “I wish I could be there for you in the way you need, but I can’t. You and I have both had such steep hills to climb. My therapy helped me so much. I wish the same for you.”
Understand that because of her extreme neediness, even the most gentle truth might be hard for her to take.
Dear Amy: Responding to “Nervous,” who had planned and then canceled her wedding (due to the pandemic), my husband and I canceled the planned big wedding, got married in a small ceremony, and then sent out invitations to our family for an “I do BBQ.”
On the invitation we had a photo of us from the small wedding with the announcement that we decided to basically elope and that we were inviting others to celebrate with us in our backyard the following weekend.
I have absolutely no regrets.
— Finally Married
Married: I like it!
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Indiana Lottery's "Cash 5" game were:
02-06-20-26-41
(two, six, twenty, twenty-six, forty-one)
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Indiana Lottery's "Cash 5" game were:
02-06-20-26-41
(two, six, twenty, twenty-six, forty-one) | https://www.thehour.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Cash-5-game-17373418.php | 2022-08-15T04:22:34Z | https://www.thehour.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Cash-5-game-17373418.php | false |
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Indiana Lottery's "Daily Four-Evening" game were:
2-4-7-7, SB:
(two, four, seven, seven; SB: zero)
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Indiana Lottery's "Daily Four-Evening" game were:
2-4-7-7, SB:
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China cuts interest rate to shore up sagging economy
By JOE McDONALD
AP Business Writer
BEIJING (AP) — China’s central bank has trimmed a key interest rate to shore up sagging economic growth at a politically sensitive time when President Xi Jinping is believed to be trying to extend his hold on power. The ruling Communist Party has acknowledged it can’t hit this year’s official 5.5% growth target after anti-virus curbs disrupted trade, manufacturing and consumer spending. A crackdown on corporate debt caused activity in the vast real estate industry to plunge. Government data showed July factory output and retail sales weakened. The rate cut suggested Beijing’s worries about rising debt are at least temporarily outweighed by the political dangers of an economic slump and job losses. | https://kion546.com/news/2022/08/14/china-cuts-interest-rate-to-shore-up-sagging-economy/ | 2022-08-15T04:33:52Z | https://kion546.com/news/2022/08/14/china-cuts-interest-rate-to-shore-up-sagging-economy/ | true |
Anne Heche, star with troubled life, dies of crash injuries
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Anne Heche, the Emmy-winning film and television actor whose dramatic Hollywood rise in the 1990s and accomplished career contrasted with personal chapters of turmoil, died of injuries from a fiery car crash. She was 53.
Heche was “peacefully taken off life support,” spokeswoman Holly Baird said in a statement Sunday night..
Heche had been on life support at a Los Angeles burn center after suffering a “severe anoxic brain injury,” caused by a lack of oxygen, when her car crashed into a home Aug. 5, according to a statement released Thursday by a representative on behalf of her family and friends.
She was declared brain-dead Friday, but was kept on life support in case her organs could be donated, an assessment that took nine days. In the U.S., most organ transplants are done after such a determination.
A native of Ohio whose family moved around the country, Heche endured an abusive and tragic childhood, one that helped push her into acting as a way of escaping her own life. She showed enough early promise to be offered professional work in high school and first came to prominence on the NBC soap opera “Another World” from 1987 to 1991, winning a Daytime Emmy Award for the role of twins Marley and Vicky Hudson, who on the show sustained injuries that anticipated Heche’s: Vicky falls into a coma for months after a car crash.
By the late 1990s Heche was one of the hottest actors in Hollywood, a constant on magazine covers and in big-budget films. In 1997 alone, she played opposite Johnny Depp as his wife in “Donnie Brasco” and Tommy Lee Jones in “Volcano” and was part of the ensemble cast in the original “I Know What You Did Last Summer.”
The following year, she starred with Ford in “Six Days, Seven Nights” and appeared with Vince Vaughn and Joaquin Phoenix in “Return to Paradise.” She also played one of cinema’s most famous murder victims, Marion Crane of “Psycho,” in Gus Van Sant’s remake of the Alfred Hitchcock classic, and co-starred in the indie favorite “Walking and Talking.”
Around the same time, her personal life led to even greater fame, and both personal and professional upheaval. She met Ellen DeGeneres at a the 1997 Vanity Fair Oscar party, fell in love and began a 3-year relationship that made one of Hollywood’s first openly gay couples. But Heche later said her career was damaged by an industry wary of casting her in leading roles. She would remember advisers opposing her decision to have DeGeneres accompany her to the premiere of “Volcano.”
“We were tapped on the shoulder, put into her limo in the third act and told that we couldn’t have pictures of us taken at the press junket,” Heche said in 2018 on the podcast Irish Goodbye.
After she and DeGeneres parted, Heche had a public breakdown and would speak candidly of her mental health struggles.
Heche’s delicately elfin look belied her strength on screen. When she won the National Board of Review’s 1997 best supporting actress award, the board cited the one-two punch of “Donnie Brasco” and the political satire “Wag the Dog,” in which Heche portrayed a cynical White House aide and held her own against film great Robert De Niro.
Heche also called effectively on her apparent fragility. In 2002 she starred on Broadway in the play “Proof” as a woman fearful of losing her sanity just like her father, a brilliant mathematics professor. An Associated Press review praised her “touching performance, vulnerable yet funny, particularly when Catherine mocks the suspicions about her mental stability.”
In the fall of 2000, soon after her break-up with DeGeneres, Heche was hospitalized after knocking on the door of a stranger in a rural area near Fresno, California. Authorities said she had appeared shaken and disoriented and spoke incoherently to the residents.
In a memoir released the following year, “Call Me Crazy,” Heche talked about her lifelong battles. During a 2001 interview with TV journalist Barbara Walters, Heche recounted in painful detail alleged sexual abuse by her father, Donald Heche, who professed to be devoutly religious and died in 1983 from complications of AIDS. Heche described her suffering as so extreme she developed a separate personality and imagined herself descended from another planet.
In the final days of his life, Heche said, she learned he was secretly gay and that she believed his inability to live honestly fueled his anger and hurtful behavior. Not longer her father died, her brother Nathan — one of her four siblings — was killed in a car crash.
“I’m not crazy. But it’s a crazy life. I was raised in a crazy family and it took 31 years to get the crazy out of me,” Heche told Walters. In an effort to escape the past, “I drank. I smoked. I did drugs. I had sex with people. I did anything I could to get the shame out of my life.”
Heche dated Steve Martin in the 1990s, and is widely believed to have inspired the childlike, but ambitious aspiring actor played by Heather Graham in his Hollywood spoof “Bowfinger.” She later had a son with camera operator Coleman Laffoon, to whom she was married from 2001 to 2009. She had another son during a relationship with actor James Tupper, her co-star on the TV series “Men In Trees.”
Heche worked consistently in smaller films, on Broadway and on TV shows in the past two decades. She recently had recurring roles on the network series “Chicago P.D.” and “All Rise,” and in 2020 was a contestant on “Dancing With the Stars.” | https://kion546.com/news/ap-national-news/2022/08/14/anne-heche-star-with-troubled-life-dies-of-crash-injuries-2/ | 2022-08-15T04:34:41Z | https://kion546.com/news/ap-national-news/2022/08/14/anne-heche-star-with-troubled-life-dies-of-crash-injuries-2/ | false |
Three injured in shooting at Six Flags Great America in Illinois
By Amanda Jackson, CNN
Three people were injured in a shooting in the parking lot of the Six Flags Great America amusement park in Gurnee, Illinois, Sunday night, the park confirmed.
The shots were fired from a single vehicle, which then drove away “immediately” after the shooting, the park’s communication specialist Rachel Kendziora said.
Emergency personnel responded immediately and two people were transported to the hospital. A third injured person declined treatment, Kendziora said.
“Park security personnel and officers from the on-site Gurnee Police Department Substation responded immediately,” according to Kendziora. Both Gurnee police and the Lake County Sheriff’s Office were handling the scene Sunday night, she said.
There is “no indication it’s an active shooter at this time,” Lake County Deputy Chief Christopher Covelli told CNN.
The park closed early in response to the shooting, Kendziora said.
Gurnee is located about an hour’s drive north of Chicago.
Michael Pontrelli and his family were at the park when the shooting occurred. He told CNN he had just gotten off the Superman ride when he witnessed groups of people running away from the entrance.
“Then we (saw a) swarm of parents shuttling their kids, so my family and I hid between these two walls waiting for clearance,” he said. “Cops were running in armed and escorting everyone out.”
A video captured by Pontrelli shows a heavy police presence outside the park.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
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If Sens. Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff are serious about addressing climate change, which they should be, the pair must increase funding for cultivated-meat research. For those who aren’t familiar with the term, cultivated meat is grown from animal cells, without slaughter. It requires a fraction of the greenhouse gas-emissions to produce that raising livestock does.
Unfortunately, production costs for cultivated meat remain too high for this new protein to compete with slaughtered meat. This can be rectified with public money for cellular-agriculture development. Environmentally-conscious legislators should support an increase in such funding, given animal agriculture is a leading cause of climate change.
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Cincinnati set itself up to become the first Group of Five team to make the College Football Playoff by winning at Notre Dame.
While the Bearcats fulfilled their playoff aspirations last year — they had to win every regular-season game to even be in consideration for the four-team CFP — the games most G5 and Football Championship Subdivision schools play against the Power Five teams are about the paycheck they get to help finance their programs.
“The obvious reason is financially. It’s a good payday,” said Middle Tennessee State coach Rick Stockstill, whose Blue Raiders have played 38 games against current P5 teams over the past 16 seasons, first in the Sun Belt and now Conference USA.
But with the Southeastern Conference and Big Ten both set to expand to at least 16 teams over the next few seasons, and the other Power Five leagues going through their own transitions that include the addition of some current G5 teams, there could be fewer openings for such games.
“I’d hate for those to go away because I think to keep college football going and keep it where it is … that level’s important too,” said Pittsburgh coach Pat Narduzzi, whose team will play FCS Rhode Island, his alma mater. “It may go away. I think it depends on how many teams are in these conferences. … That’s way down the road, I guess. I don’t know how far down the road.”
Of the 60 teams now in the Group of Five leagues — American, Conference USA, Mid-American, Mountain West and Sun Belt — only FIU and North Texas aren’t scheduled to play a Power Five team this season, while 26 of them will play multiple P5 opponents. MAC team Kent State is the only one with three, making trips to Washington, Oklahoma and defending national champion Georgia.
There are 85 scheduled P5 vs. G5 games this season, five more than last year but still fewer than the 92 played in 2019. The Big Ten, Pac-12 and SEC played conference-only schedules in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, with the ACC and Big 12 limited to one non-league game.
The SEC and Big Ten could go from eight to nine conference games when they get their new teams. Oklahoma and Texas will be in the SEC no later than the 2025 season, with Pac-12 teams UCLA and Southern California set to join the Big Ten in 2024.
Even with two departures, the Big 12 will grow with the additions next summer of independent BYU, along with Cincinnati, Houston and UCF from the American.
The Big 12 has played a round-robin schedule as a 10-team league, but might cut from nine to eight conference games, as could the revised Pac-12, with those extra spots potentially used for other P5 games. The ACC, which among major conferences plays the highest percentage of non-league P5 games and lowest percentage of G5 opponents, plans to maintain its eight-game conference slate through at least 2026.
Middle Tennessee, which has played as many as three SEC teams in the same season, goes to Miami on Sept. 24.
“I haven’t seen anybody say they’re going to play 12 conference games. … So there’s three, there’s four slots available that we can still have the opportunity to play those Power Five schools,” said Stockstill, who still relishes the opportunity for his guys to show they can compete against the “so-called best players” in those games.
Miami’s opener with new coach Mario Cristobal is against instate FCS school Bethune-Cookman. The Hurricanes also play at SEC team Texas A&M between home games against G5s Southern Miss and Middle Tennessee before ACC play.
“I like to show a tremendous amount of respect to Group of Five teams too because there’s been some great ones. Everything is cyclical, right? And you never know when a team is going to hit its stride,” Cristobal said. “So there’s a lot of quality football teams out there that may not be Power Five teams. And I think those should be considered (when scheduling), as well as a big-stage opportunity.”
An undefeated record alone wouldn’t been enough for Cincinnati to make the playoff. But the Bearcats had the opportunity to play Notre Dame for the first time since 1900, and Big Ten team Indiana — and beat both on the road.
Only 15 of the 131 FBS teams won’t play an FCS team this season. The SEC is the only P5 league with all of its teams playing at least one G5 school and a game against a lower-division FCS team.
Bethune-Cookman is one of five SWAC teams that will play a P5 team, but Commissioner Charles McClelland said his growing league of historically black colleges and universities doesn’t necessarily have to play those step-up games because of corporate and media partners that have improved the league’s financial position.
“Now, there’s a difference in needing to play and wanting to play,” McClelland said. “I am not concerned about them wanting to play. I just want to make sure that from a revenue perspective our schools don’t need to play.”
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AP Sports Writers Aaron Beard, Steve Reed and John Zenor contributed to this report.
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More AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/college-football and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25 | https://www.koin.com/sports/ap-sports/g5-teams-could-have-fewer-chances-vs-p5-after-realignment/ | 2022-08-15T04:47:19Z | https://www.koin.com/sports/ap-sports/g5-teams-could-have-fewer-chances-vs-p5-after-realignment/ | true |
SEATTLE (AP) — Andrew Brody's goal helped lead Real Salt Lake to a 2-1 victory over the Seattle Sounders on Sunday.
Brody scored the game-winner in the 64th minute, assisted by Jefferson Savarino, putting RSL (10-8-7) up 2-1.
RSL also got one goal from Sergio Cordova.
Albert Rusnak scored the only goal for the Sounders (10-13-2).
The Sounders outshot RSL 14-6. Both teams had three shots on goal.
Zac MacMath saved two of the three shots he faced for RSL. Stefan Frei saved one of the three shots he faced for the Sounders.
RSL next plays on Saturday against the Vancouver Whitecaps at home, and the Sounders will visit the LA Galaxy on Friday.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. | https://www.seattlepi.com/sports/article/Brody-scores-to-lead-Salt-Lake-past-Seattle-17373446.php | 2022-08-15T04:59:30Z | https://www.seattlepi.com/sports/article/Brody-scores-to-lead-Salt-Lake-past-Seattle-17373446.php | false |
ABBOTTSTOWN, Pa. — It's the race that's talked about and probably most anticipated throughout the entire season. Everyone vying for that Knoxville Nationals title and a for a spot in the 'Avenue of Champions.'
Shark Racing out of Hanover will bring home a bunch of hardware and probably, collectively, their best week as a team. Their successful week began last Sunday at the Capitani Classic.
Logan Schuchart, the lone shark racing the Capitani, started outside on the front row. He quick took the lead away from Western Pa's Sye Lynch but it’s not smooth sailing for Schuchart. The 10-time World of Outaws champ Donny Schatz coming like a bull sees red. The shark was able to pick up his second career win at Knoxville.
Skip to Wednesday night, the first preliminary night to qualify for the 61st Knoxville Nationals. Schuchart started on the pole and once again, was challenged by Schatz. Lap cars in the closing laps helped the shark lead every lap to win back-to-back races at the Sprint Car Capital of the World. Just because he won, doesn't mean he was locked in. Schuchart still had a lot of work ahead as he currently sat 8th in points.
Heading to Thursday, it was Jacob Allen’s time to shine. He picked the right lines to hold off the big cat as Brad Sweet was even with Allen in the final lap. A double shark attack with Shark Racing sweeping the prelim nights. Allen locked himself into the A-Main as Schuchart needed to qualify through the B for the big show.
Rico Abreu won the Hard Knox Friday to set up the 21st through 24th starting spots.
The big day on Saturday, racing from the E to the A, no one made a run through the alphabet soup.
Schuchart has stayed perfect, so far, in features. He once again will win a feature, the B-Main to start 17th in the A-Main.
All in all, it was a great week for the hometown heroes from Hanover. Schuchart swam his way up to the podium, moving up 14 spots to finish 3rd as Allen finished 5th. Other locals, Brent Marks finished 7th, Daryn Pittman in the Heffner Racing #27 rounded out the top ten.
But the story line was a name that was in the mix all week, Donny Schatz was able to pick off David Gravel with 5-laps-left to pick up his 11th, yes I said 11th, Knoxville Nationals title.
Three months left in the season and there's still room for Shark Racing to make some big moves in the points, if the cards continue to be dealt in their favor.
“To win three races as a team, have two cars in the top five and to start deep. We both passed cars to get inside the top five so, very proud of my teammate, proud of my team. At our biggest race of the year, to finish third, for deep, is pretty cool. We learned a lot. One of these years we’re going to get a big Crown Jewel events, but right now, we’re going to stop and smell the roses and be proud of what we accomplished this week," said Schuchart.
They might be proud of what their doing on the track, but off, Schuchart is taking his platform to raise money for something close to his heart. During the Knoxville Nationals, a portion of his proceeds through t-shirts bought will go to Roots for Boots, "the grassroots non-profit whose Mission is to meet the current needs and challenges of our veterans, active duty and military families."
Schuchart's Great Grandfather Joe and his dad Craig Schuchart served in different branches of the military. Schuchart's No. 1S reveled a new drivers suit and crew member shirts, honoring those who put their lives on the line for the red, white and blue.
More on how you can help Schuchart gain money for Roots for Boots can be found here.
Wagaman first career win
In the Pigeon Hill's at Lincoln Speedway Saturday night, once again the handicap put a couple of young drivers up front, looking for their first 410 win.
Robbie Kendall, racing in Westbrook’s 1w, passed Michael Milliard for the lead. But, unfortunate luck for Kendall, while leading with eight laps left – he blows an engine and handed the lead to a fast Troy Wagaman Jr., who was working his way up from starting 10th.
Never count out the #8 of Freddie Rahmer. He was also on the move but from starting 19th.
Wagaman was able to get a good start and hook to the top as Alan Krimes took the bottom. He jumped the cusion in turn four with five laps left. That didn't make too much of a difference as Wagaman, after a handful of top five finishes, he's finally able to pick up his very first 410 win.
“Don’t really know right now, just really excited. Proud of everyone. We’ve really worked hard for this and it’s just a lot of relief. Didn’t think it would happen so, really glad to get it done," said Wagaman.
I’m sure first of many for Wagaman.
Other races
With Knoxville taking the spotlight, Williams Grove and Port Royal take the weekend off and that gave a couple of different tracks a chance to host 410 races.
Mark Smith wins at Big Diamond on Friday night while Billy Dietrich traveled up to Clinton County to pick up his first win on the season.
Tj stutts hopes of eating his way through is over when the rear breaks in in the e-main
Kyle reinhardt wins the c-main
But in the b… logan schuchart wins the b to hopefully make a charge through the field | https://www.fox43.com/article/sports/sunday-frenzy/knoxville-troy-wagaman-fast-lane-shark-racing-logan-schuchart-jacob-allen/521-ad5c94e2-b868-4343-900e-545b53ccc1ba | 2022-08-15T05:02:29Z | https://www.fox43.com/article/sports/sunday-frenzy/knoxville-troy-wagaman-fast-lane-shark-racing-logan-schuchart-jacob-allen/521-ad5c94e2-b868-4343-900e-545b53ccc1ba | true |
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Paul Pogba, Angel Di Maria, Gleison Bremer and Filip Kostic have arrived at Juve during the transfer window, while Leandro Paredes and Memphis Depay have also been linked with moves to Turin.
Juve midfielder Adrien Rabiot is reportedly a target for Manchester United and on Monday (AEST), Allegri suggested Arthur – who is sidelined with an ankle injury – could also move on.
But the Bianconeri manager is determined to avoid being distracted by transfer talk ahead of the clash with Sassuolo at the Allianz Stadium.
"It is useless to talk about the transfer market, the club thinks about it," Allegri said. "Players who left have been replaced, we must think about tomorrow's match.
"Sassuolo are coming from a bad defeat in the Coppa Italia [3-2 against Modena], but they have taken on important players like [Andrea] Pinamonti."
Meanwhile, Allegri believes suffering a 4-0 friendly thrashing against Atletico Madrid could be a blessing in disguise for Juve as it attempts to mount a title challenge.
"We had three important friendlies, the last one ended badly and we had worked a lot during the week," he said. "The defeat did us good to make us raise our antennas, I have heard too many triumphalisms around.
"Juventus has the duty to try to win, the competitors have strengthened. There are four or five suitors [for the Scudetto] and we are among them. We have to work in silence, improve the team from all points of view.
"I think it is a job that we are doing every day, the club has been very good at replacing those who left. Let's think about the championship before the market closes, three at home and one away.
"We will have to suffer, like in all games. It has always been the strength of winning teams, respect the opponent. We need to do well when we have the ball and improve without the ball."
Allegri added he is yet to decide whether new winger Kostic will start after his move from Eintracht Frankfurt.
"Kostic is a player who crosses very well, he has arrived for two days and among other things he has been back and forth," Allegri said. "I still have to decide between him, [Weston] McKennie and [Juan] Cuadrado."
Rabiot and striker Moise Kean are not available for Juve's season-opener due to suspension, as the Bianconeri bid to improve on successive fourth-placed Serie A finishes. | https://www.beinsports.com/au/serie-a/news/allegri-brushes-transfer-talk-on-eve-of-sassu/1932176 | 2022-08-15T05:04:43Z | https://www.beinsports.com/au/serie-a/news/allegri-brushes-transfer-talk-on-eve-of-sassu/1932176 | true |
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There has been some devastating news in the NFL today regarding former cornerback Aqib Talib's brother. Yaqub Talib, the former Pro Bowl cornerback's brother, is a suspect in the murder of a youth football coach at a little league game in Texas on Saturday evening around 9 PM.
According to police in Lancaster, Texas, there was a fight at the game after some disagreements amongst the coaching staff and the officiating crew. As a fight broke out, shots were fired and it was caught on tape.
Below is footage of the heated argument, in which you can hear gunfire in the video as everyone begins to panic:
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The coach who was killed was identified as Mike Hickmon, who at the time of his death was 43 years old. Hickmon was the coach for the South East Dallas Wolverines.
Yaqub Talib is the chief suspect and the police are currently looking for him.
In 2015, both Aqib and Yaqub were investigated for an alleged aggravated assault involving a firearm outside a Dallas nightclub, but the Dallas PD suspended the case after a month, and neither men were charged.
Here's what Yaqub told police about the incident in 2015:
“Where we grew up, you fought quicker than normal. You didn't want anybody to see a weakness. It was the culture we grew up in… Looking back on it, I think it created an us-against-the world attitude.”
Aqib Talib had a legendary NFL career and is now an analyst for Amazon
Aqib Talib had an excellent NFL career.
He played in the NFL from 2008-2019 for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New England Patriots, Denver Broncos, Los Angeles Rams, and Miami Dolphins.
He was a five-time Pro Bowler and was named to a First-Team All-Pro and a Second-Team All-Pro. He was a key member of the victorious Denver Broncos side in Super Bowl 50.
In his career, he recorded 467 tackles, 125 pass deflections, 35 interceptions, 5 forced fumbles, four fumble recoveries, and 10 defensive touchdowns. It's possible he will end up in the Pro Football Hall of Fame one day, but right now, he is linked to his brother's recent murder.
If you use any of the above quotes, please credit Yaqub Talib, The Denver Post, and H/T Sportskeeda | https://www.sportskeeda.com/nfl/news-watch-video-of-aqib-talib-s-brother-shooting-youth-football-coach | 2022-08-15T05:20:11Z | https://www.sportskeeda.com/nfl/news-watch-video-of-aqib-talib-s-brother-shooting-youth-football-coach | false |
HANOVER COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — A beloved Mechanicsville High School staff member received a special surprise from a group of grateful students.
Members of the the Mechanicsville High School Emerging Leaders program organized a surprise birthday celebration for Ms. Evelyn, a cafeteria worker who turned 95 years old this year.
The students had balloons and a card that had been signed by students and other staff members to thank her for everything she does for the Mechanicsville High School community. | https://www.wric.com/community/mechanicsville-high-school-students-surprise-beloved-cafeteria-worker-for-95th-birthday/ | 2022-08-15T05:30:39Z | https://www.wric.com/community/mechanicsville-high-school-students-surprise-beloved-cafeteria-worker-for-95th-birthday/ | true |
How to banish wrinkles in an INSTANT: Mum's 'crease release' recipe has clothes looking freshly pressed - and you only need two household staples
- A Sydney cleaning guru shared the recipe for her instant wrinkle-release spray
- Anita Birges uses a mixture of conditioner, white vinegar, water for her DIY spray
- The cleaning expert said the spray was the 'perfect' companion for vacations
An Australian cleaning and organising guru has shared the recipe for her 'wrinkle release' spray that instantly banishes creases from clothes.
Anita Birges, who heads Mise en Place Professional Organising, shared a video with her 50,000 Instagram followers detailing how she keeps her clothes crease-free at all times.
The Sydney cleaning expert uses a mixture of hair conditioner, white vinegar, and water for her DIY spray.
An Australian cleaning and organising guru has shared the recipe for her 'wrinkle release' spray that instantly banishes creases from clothes
'This spray is something I always take with me when I'm travelling,' she said.
'It's perfect for when you get to a destination and want to give your clothes a little freshen up.'
In order to make the spray, Anita mixes 1tsp hair conditioner, 1tsp white vinegar, and water in a 100ml spray bottle.
The cleaning professional revealed that the spray is ideal because while nobody likes to wear wrinkled or creased clothes, sometimes it is impossible to find time to iron or steam them.
'But other times, you may not even have an iron or steamer available, like when you are travelling abroad,' she added.
'That's why I love this and bring a little bottle with me every time we go away,' Anita said of the 'life-saving' mixture.
Anita Birges, who heads Mise en Place Professional Organising, shared a video with her 50,000 Instagram followers detailing how she keeps her clothes crease-free at all times
Hundreds were in are of Anita's easy fix, and commended her creative use of household staples.
'You're such a clever lady, this is an amazing hack!' said one woman.
'This sounds so easy - I can't wait to give it a try,' said another. | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/cleaning/article-11111851/How-rid-wrinkles-clothes-Anita-Birges-Mise-en-Place-shares-secret-recipe.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-08-15T05:41:24Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/cleaning/article-11111851/How-rid-wrinkles-clothes-Anita-Birges-Mise-en-Place-shares-secret-recipe.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | true |
analysis: Scott Morrison being secretly sworn in as a minister reveals just how central his command was
There's a school of thought that suggests Scott Morrison had no need for a cabinet room, let alone ministers to sit at the table alongside him.
A man with autocratic tendencies, his Messiah instincts were fuelled when he single-handedly defied the odds and won the unwinnable election in 2019.
It set the tone for a government driven for three years by central command with a tight inner circle. In the 2022 election he gave those tendencies a name — the bulldozer.
A former cabinet minister once joked that the backbench was only told about decisions that had been taken when ministers were ready for it to be leaked to the media.
But as today's revelations have shown, there were deep-seated secrets that even those in-the-know cabinet ministers didn't know.
That Morrison had himself sworn into the health and finance portfolios in the dark days of a deadly pandemic was one thing. Having himself sworn in as a resources minister more than a year later is in a league of its own.
Nationals leader David Littleproud, a former cabinet minister and his party's deputy leader during the Morrison era, couldn't hide his disdain as he poured a bucket on the former PM.
"That's pretty ordinary," he said on Monday morning.
Littleproud said it was a matter for Morrison to explain his actions, insisting he and former deputy prime minister Barnaby Joyce were not told Morrison had been secretly sworn into the Nationals' resources portfolio.
Back in the early days of the pandemic in 2020, Australians faced an uncertain future. The nation's leaders had few answers as a deadly virus crept through the community, quietly infecting, incapacitating and killing thousands.
Sources have told the ABC that then-health minister Greg Hunt agreed to Morrison joining him as health minister as a safeguard in case he was incapacitated by COVID-19.
As health minister, Morrison would be able to take decisions under the immense power afforded to that position in the Biosecurity Act — powers a prime minister can't otherwise access.
Mathias Cormann, the finance minister, wasn't afforded the same respect.
He had no idea Morrison had the Governor-General swear him in as finance minister too, taking on joint responsibility with Cormann.
There are plenty of lessons Australia has learned from the pandemic.
Morrison too looks to have learned a thing or two — and not just about tackling a virus.
A little over a year after he secretly became the health minister, he added to his portfolios, getting the Governor-General to swear him in as joint resources minister in April 2021.
This additional power would allow Morrison to overrule National Keith Pitt and block a petroleum exploration licence off the NSW Central Coast in early 2022.
The ABC has confirmed Pitt was told sometime in 2021 in a meeting with Morrison, then-deputy PM Michael McCormack and senior members of their offices.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has ordered urgent legal advice and briefings from his department, describing Morrison's actions as "extraordinary and unprecedented".
"This is the sort of tin-pot activity that we would ridicule if it was in a non-democratic country," he said.
Pitt on Monday told the ABC he found it "unusual" but ultimately accepted the decision.
Constitutional law expert professor Anne Twomey, from the University of Sydney, went further, calling the secret swearing-ins "bizarre" and "utterly inappropriate".
"What an earth was going on, I don't know, but the secrecy involved in this is just simply bizarre," she told the ABC.
"I mean, you know, you just wonder what is wrong with these people that they have to do everything in secret and they can't 'fess up to what they're doing.
"Because if they had done it and made it public, [it] probably would have been seen [as] pretty reasonable. But hiding it? That's the weird thing."
Littleproud agreed.
"As far as I'm concerned, if you have a cabinet government, you trust your cabinet," he said.
"You create an environment in the cabinet room to have those discussions."
It turns out Morrison didn't need a cabinet room to have those discussions with his ministers.
He just needed a mirror. | https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-08-15/scott-morrison-secretly-sworn-in-health-finance-resources/101333710 | 2022-08-15T05:52:05Z | https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-08-15/scott-morrison-secretly-sworn-in-health-finance-resources/101333710 | false |
FBI testing leads to new findings in ‘Rust’ movie shooting
(CNN) - Actor Alec Baldwin is taking issue with an FBI report about the October shooting death of a cinematographer on the set of his movie “Rust.”
The FBI says the gun Baldwin was holding when cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was fatally shot could not have been fired without the trigger being pulled.
Baldwin’s attorney said Sunday that the report is being “misconstrued” and that “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.”
The attorney added, “The FBI was unable to fire the gun in any prior test, even when pulling the trigger, because it was in such poor condition.”
Baldwin told ABC News in December he cocked the gun, but that “the trigger wasn’t pulled. I didn’t pull the trigger.”
The FBI forensics report says if the gun was cocked the trigger had to have been pulled for the gun to fire.
The Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office now has the FBI report as it continues its investigation into the shooting. Investigators will focus on how a live round of ammunition may have made it onto the movie set.
Copyright 2022 CNN Newsource. All rights reserved. | https://www.kmvt.com/2022/08/15/fbi-testing-leads-new-findings-rust-movie-shooting/ | 2022-08-15T05:55:30Z | https://www.kmvt.com/2022/08/15/fbi-testing-leads-new-findings-rust-movie-shooting/ | true |
R Kelly trial on whether he fixed 2008 trial set to start
By MICHAEL TARM
AP Legal Affairs Writer
CHICAGO (AP) — Jury selection begins Monday at R. Kelly’s federal trial in his hometown of Chicago, where the R&B singer faces charges that he rigged his 2008 state child pornography trial by threatening and paying off a girl who he allegedly filmed himself having sex with when he was around 30 and she was no older than 14.
Jurors acquitted Kelly on all charges in that 2008 trial, some explaining later that they felt they had no choice because the girl did not testify. The woman, now in her 30s and referred to in filings only as “Minor 1,” will be the government’s star witness in the upcoming federal trial.
Kelly, 55, goes into Chicago federal court Monday already sentenced by a New York federal judge to a 30-year prison term for a 2021 conviction on charges he used his fame to sexually abuse other young fans.
Kelly, who rose from poverty on Chicago’s South Side to become a star singer, songwriter and producer, faces multiple charges at the federal trial. They include four counts of enticement of minors for sex — one each for four other accusers. They, too, are slated to testify.
Convictions in Chicago could add decades to Kelly’s New York sentence, which he is appealing. With the New York sentence alone, Kelly will be around 80 before qualifying for early release.
Two Kelly associates, Derrel McDavid and Milton Brown, are co-defendants at the Chicago trial. McDavid is accused of helping Kelly fix the 2008 trial, while Brown is charged with receiving child pornography. Like Kelly, they have also denied any wrongdoing.
Two state cases are also still pending. One is a multiple count sex-abuse case out of Cook County Circuit Court in Chicago. The other is a solicitation case in Minnesota. No trial dates are set for either.
Minor 1 is expected to testify that she was on video having sex with Kelly. The recording was at the heart of the monthlong 2008 trial and was played for jurors almost every day.
Minor 1 first met Kelly in the late 1990s when she was in junior high school. She had tagged along to Kelly’s Chicago recording studio with her aunt, a professional singer working with Kelly. Soon after, Minor 1 told her parents Kelly was going to become her godfather.
Prosecutors say Kelly later threatened and sought to pay off Minor 1 and her parents so they wouldn’t testify at the 2008 trial. None of them did.
Double jeopardy rules bar the prosecution of someone for the same crimes they were acquitted of earlier. That doesn’t apply to the Chicago federal trial because prosecutors are alleging different crimes related to Minor 1, including obstruction of justice.
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Call meeting over calendar, school heads urge Magoha
Secondary school headteachers have called on Education Cabinet Secretary George Magoha to convene an urgent meeting to salvage the academic calendar that has been squeezed by the August 9 General Election.
The Kenya Secondary Schools Heads Association chairman Kahi Indimuli yesterday said they need to find a way forward for the education sector that has been disrupted by political events.
He said any further postponement of the reopening of schools could deal a blow to preparations for national examinations in December as well as transition from the 8-4-4 system to the competency-based curriculum.
He warned that the delays had impacted on candidates and Grade Six learners who are set to join junior secondary as the first cohort of the CBC.
“Students had started preparations for examinations, which is the most important period for candidates. If we delay further, the CS may need to call a meeting to discuss the way forward. We’ll see if we’ll be able to sit exams in December,” Mr Indimuli told the press in Nairobi.
He recalled how the education sector was hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic, which forced the closure of schools for nine months.
“We were just recovering, trying to catch up with the lost time. These delays will make us lose all the gains we had made,” he said.
Mr Magoha had first said schools would reopen on August 11, before pushing the same to August 15. He later revised the date to August 18.
National exams
According to the ministry, schools were set to close on September 16 for the second term and reopen on September 26 for the third term, ahead of national exams in November.
The Kenya National Examination Council was scheduled to open the Grade Six assessment portal from today to August 30 for learners to select junior secondary schools for placement.
“Any further delay would mean we may not be ready to get the students ready for the December examinations and we may also end up delaying the transition,” said Mr Indimuli.
Kenya National Union of Teachers Secretary-General Collins Oyuu said the schedule should not be altered further as the final year learners are preparing for exams in November.
However, Kenya Union of Post-Primary Teachers Secretary-General Akelo Misori said Mr Magoha should extend the term by a similar number of days as well as postpone national examinations.
Mr Indimuli, also the Principal of Machakos School, asked his colleagues to be available to receive any students who may report today.
“We know some parents had been preparing to take students to school on Monday and may have already booked bus tickets for their children to travel, especially those in national and boarding schools away from home,” he said.
“I am sure some parents haven’t heard about the postponement and we may be getting students arriving on Monday,” he added. | https://nation.africa/kenya/news/education/call-meeting-over-calendar-school-heads-urge-magoha--3914580 | 2022-08-15T06:22:27Z | https://nation.africa/kenya/news/education/call-meeting-over-calendar-school-heads-urge-magoha--3914580 | true |
Bletsoe memorial for killed US WW2 airmen unveiled
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A memorial has been unveiled to honour a group of US servicemen who died in a World War Two plane crash.
Nine members of the 306th Bombardment Group were killed on a flying mission from Thurleigh Airfield, Bedfordshire, on 26 April 1944.
Mary Laws, who owns the Bletsoe field where the plane came down, said the unveiling of the memorial stone at St Mary's Church on Sunday was "moving".
Three US family members of Floyd Henry, who lost his life, attended the event.
Mrs Laws said she wanted to create a lasting memorial for the men who died and the one survivor of the crash.
Last year a fundraising appeal began for a gravestone and field display to be created and £3,000 was raised.
"People have been so generous, I really love this village," Mrs Laws said.
"It means so much that this has happened after all this time.
"It's very moving and it brings their story to life again."
The men were based at nearby Thurleigh Airfield and on 26 April 1944 were on a mission to drop propaganda leaflets over Germany.
There was an engine fire and the plane came down in Bletsoe.
Donald Schaefer, Floyd Henry, Willard Transeth, Roy McKinney, Charles Weller, Sheldon Kinberg, John Simons, John Byrd and Ronald Minter were all killed.
Only George Littlefield, a tail gunner, survived.
Michael Collins, Marie Devine and George Curtin, the nephews and niece of co-pilot Floyd Henry travelled from the US to England for the ceremony.
Mrs Laws said: "It was a fitting tribute and the fact they came all the way from America really made it."
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THE HAGUE, Netherlands, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Murasaki, a game studio building decentralized games on the blockchain, has just closed a €1.5 million seed round led by Incubate Fund, one of the largest Japanese venture capital firms specializing in seed stage investing.
As Japanese and European serial entrepreneurs and developers operating out of The Netherlands, Murasaki is on a mission to disrupt the GameFi economy. We are currently witnessing a transformation of the gaming industry, with emerging technologies like the blockchain opening new doors and creating endless revenue opportunities for both players and creators. In true Web3 spirit, Murasaki aims to harness the power of community and make a future game engine available to anyone wanting to build blockchain titles.
One of the co-founders, Shunsuke Sasaki, is a serial entrepreneur and angel investor specializing as a game producer. In 2007, after two years, he left and founded Pokelabo Inc, a mobile gaming company. GREE, a Japanese mobile gaming giant, acquired Pokelabo in 2012 for $173.8m. Pokelabo produced some famous titles, such as SINoALICE, that are well- known worldwide. The core founding team from Pokelabo joins Murasaki to build multiple game titles.
With this €1.5 million investment led by Incubate Fund, Murasaki will be able to strengthen its commitment to developing the next generation of decentralized, community-powered games. Murasaki's Cyberstella, an NFT-focused game with a new take on the play and earn model, is set for release in early 2023. Meanwhile, an NFT and official token launch will follow the beta version release in late 2022.
Shinnosuke Murata, Murasaki's CEO and Co-Founder, said: "I was attracted to blockchain technology, which allows consensus building without racial or national boundaries, and founded Murasaki in February 2022."
"This investment round is incredibly exciting for us, as it will allow us to further develop our assets and optimize the beta version of Cyberstella, adding new features, worlds, missions and environments. We are also planning to develop a subsequent title as well. We can't wait for people to discover what playing a blockchain title is really like."
Keisuke Wada at Incubate Fund said: "We are thrilled to partner with the Murasaki team, formed by two experienced Japanese entrepreneurs, Mr. Murata and Mr. Sasaki, in taking on the Game-Fi challenge. We look forward to transcending national borders and pioneering an ever-evolving frontier."
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