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Woman killed by her 5 Great Danes, autopsy finds
Published: Aug. 18, 2022 at 9:31 AM CDT|Updated: 50 minutes ago
CLAY COUNTY, Iowa (KTIV/Gray News) – A woman in rural Iowa died this week after she was attacked by her own five dogs, authorities said.
According to the Clay County Sheriff’s Office, deputies got a call Monday from someone who said he found a woman in a ditch but could not get close to her because there were several large dogs surrounding her.
When deputies arrived, they found 43-year-old Mindy Kiepe dead at the scene.
Her body was taken to the Iowa State Medical Examiner for an autopsy, which determined the cause of death to be multiple dog bite injuries.
Investigators determined that Kiepe’s five Great Danes caused her death. Those dogs have now been euthanized.
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SEALY, Texas, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hennessey Special Vehicles delivers a 1,817 bhp Roadster promising an unrivaled open-air experience.
- New Venom F5 Roadster is Hennessey's continuation following the premiere of last year's sold-out Venom F5 Coupe – both hypercars are engineered to exceed 300 mph
- 1,817 bhp 'Fury' V8 delivers unparalleled performance and the world's most exhilarating open-air driving experience
- Removable sculpted carbon fiber roof, and museum-quality pedestal stand, extend the Roadster's appeal as a moving work-of-art
- Priced at $3 million, with each of the 30 personalized examples individually commissioned to its owner
- Hennessey Venom F5 Roadster – DOWNLOAD
- Current World Record: Fastest convertible – 2016 Venom GT Spyder, 265.6 mph – WATCH
Hennessey Special Vehicles, the Texas-based hypercar manufacturer, has released details of its Venom F5 Roadster ahead of the new car's global debut at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering in Monterey, California.
The Venom F5 Roadster is based on the Hennessey Venom F5 Coupe – the two are nearly identical mechanically – yet distinguishing the Venom F5 Roadster from its fixed-roof sibling are several attributes that set the open-air model apart – physically, cosmetically, and emotionally.
Mid-mounted in the carbon-fiber monocoque chassis is Hennessey's celebrated twin-turbocharged, 6.6-liter, 'Fury' V8 engine rated at an astonishing 1,817 bhp. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a robust automated single-clutch gearbox. With a dry weight of under 3,100 pounds, the Venom F5 Roadster promises phenomenal performance… and an engineered top speed exceeding 300 mph.
Hennessey expects the Venom F5 Roadster to surpass the company's own 'world's fastest convertible' record – 265.6 mph – currently held by the Hennessey Venom GT Spyder.
John Hennessey, company founder, and CEO: "We created the Venom F5 to be the ultimate expression of a hypercar. The Roadster version takes the Coupe's speed, exhilaration, and awe, plus a sprinkling of respect-inducing fear, to a new, truly visceral level that brings owners closer to the Venom F5's extreme performance. Our 1,817 bhp 'Fury' engine screams behind the exposed cockpit, with its roar unobstructed by a roof – it is an unmatched automotive experience."
Most conspicuous is the hypercar's new roofline. In contrast to the F5 Coupe, the F5 Roadster's roof has been re-engineered with a removable panel crafted from rigid carbon fiber composites. The single-piece roof is fully insulated against the elements and lined with soft Alcantara upholstery. The weatherproof panel is secured with four quick-release bolts and a pair of high-strength latches to withstand the hypercar's staggering acceleration capabilities and aerodynamic forces at extreme speed. The lightweight roof panel weighs a mere 18 lbs (8 kg), making removal and installation easy for one person.
Owners may choose to store the panel in a bespoke Merino wool travel bag or as a standalone work-of-art on a custom-made, sculptural pedestal – devised by Hennessey's in-house design team to enhance the ownership experience. The roof pedestal, crafted in carbon fiber like the roof panel, mirrors design themes from the Venom F5 Roadster. Viewed from above, its 'blade legs' trace the shape of the car's rear decklid, while the side profile uses the hypercar's bodyside air intake form for inspiration. In addition, the sharply angled, streamlined stand displays the 'Venom F5 Roadster' script on the front face of the base in the same eight-microns thin aluminum as the car's 'H' nose badge.
The Venom F5 Roadster features a new tempered glass engine viewing window. This panel, in the middle of the rear engine cover, spotlights the massive 'Fury' V8 engine in all its glory. Its engineering was no simple task – developed and certified for use in jet aircraft. The sizeable glass panel can withstand aerodynamic forces exceeding 300 mph and temperatures beyond 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit (540 degrees Celsius). The detail is extraordinary – the engine viewing window is encapsulated within a removable carbon fiber engine cover that features intricately-milled heat extraction holes that match those in the rear bumper. Additional heat extraction is achieved by dual aluminum air vents, four on each side of the glass panel, which match the vents behind each front wheel.
The Roadster is further distinguished from its coupe sibling by its unique wheels. Forged from aluminum alloy and then milled to perfection, the lightweight wheels feature seven pairs of spokes, each resembling an elongated Hennessey 'H'. Milled into the outer face of each wheel rim is the 'Hennessey' script, mirrored by the 'Roadster' script on the opposite side. Owners may opt to upgrade the Hyper Silver wheels to highly polished aluminum – this exclusive finish requires a painstaking process of hand polishing that takes weeks to complete. The wheels are secured with five titanium nuts, an alloy revered for its strength, heat tolerance, corrosion resistance, and extremely low mass.
Hennessey's Venom F5 Coupe was engineered from the outset with an open-top version in mind, so only minor adjustments were required to deliver coupe-rivaling chassis rigidity, strength, and stiffness – this ensures that drivers may access the same crisp handling characteristics as the Venom F5 Coupe with or without the roof in place.
As with the Venom F5 Coupe, discerning Roadster buyers may specify any exterior and interior color combination or leave areas of the Venom F5's carbon fiber chassis and body panels exposed. Opting for either a gloss or satin finish allows the stunning woven composite to be appreciated fully (pre-exposed areas of carbon fiber on the Venom F5 Roadster are standard, as they were on the Coupe). The same minimalist yet high specification of the coupe model is retained within the passenger cabin.
"It's exciting to see the continued innovation from Hennessey from the test track to the road," said Steve Reindl, President of Shell Lubricants Americas. "We share a passion for performance, and our co-engineering alliance provides us with an extreme testbed for Pennzoil in some of the fastest road cars."
The Venom F5 Roadster will be manufactured in Texas in an exclusively low volume of just 30 units (this approach of guaranteeing a unique ownership experience saw the 24-unit Venom F5 Coupe production run sell out shortly after its appearance at Monterey Car Week in 2021). Roadster production begins in late 2022, with validation of the model's high-speed capabilities set to occur as the production rate levels out.
Hennessey Special Vehicles has priced the new Venom F5 Roadster at $3 million, with each of the 30 personalized examples individually commissioned to its owner. Potential buyers may find out more or express their interest at hennesseyspecialvehicles.com or by calling +1 979.885.1300.
Download high-resolution images of the Hennessey Venom F5 Roadster: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/2dbezprb3899to5/AAAs8RSGguqhX3j9-ngvJD9Ua?dl=0
Current World Record: Fastest convertible – 2016 Venom GT Spyder, 265.6 mph – https://youtu.be/ZWy6GiWJxHs
Based in Sealy, Texas, the Hennessey business comprises Hennessey Special Vehicles, Hennessey Performance (HPE), Tuner School, and the Lonestar Motorsports Park. The company has re-engineered more than 12,000 vehicles for performance enthusiasts worldwide to deliver unparalleled driving thrills. Alongside modifying a diverse range of sports, and muscle cars since 1991, the company also applies its high-performance expertise to trucks and SUVs – and boasts its own hypercars – the Venom GT and the Venom F5.
Every Hennessey product is dyno-proven, fully track-tested, street-legal, and warrantied. Customers can choose from road-ready performance-enhanced cars by Hennessey from a wide variety of brands, including Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford, and Jeep, in addition to benefitting from a host of high-performance upgrades.
With its own test track, engineering curriculum for aspiring tuners, more than 85 team members, and capacity to work on 40-50 vehicles at a time, Hennessey Performance is one of the world's leading specialist vehicle engineering companies. The twin-turbocharged, 6.6-liter V8 Venom F5 hypercar sold out in 2021, with customer deliveries taking place from 2021-2023. Boasting 1,817 bhp and capable of speeds in excess of 300 mph, the company is delivering like never before on its mission of 'making fast cars faster'. HennesseySpecialVehicles.com | HennesseyPerformance.com
As the company founder and CEO, John Hennessey lives and breathes fast, fun cars. John developed a passion for performance while competing at world-renowned motorsport events, including Pikes Peak, the Silver State Classic, and the Bonneville Salt Flats (where he set a class world record).
What started in 1991, modifying imports out of his garage, soon morphed into building 1,000-horsepower twin-turbo Dodge Vipers that gained international recognition in car magazines such as Motor Trend, Car and Driver, Top Gear, and Road and Track.
Known as an American icon of speed, John has achieved his vision to be the top automotive tuner and builder in the U.S. With a global sales footprint covering the U.S., Europe, Asia, South America, and the Middle East, he continues to find ways to engineer greater performance from some of the world's most iconic vehicles alongside the creation of the company's world-class hypercar – the Hennessey Venom F5.
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Napoli signs Argentina forward Simeone on loan from Verona
NAPLES, Italy (AP) - Napoli signed Argentina forward Giovanni Simeone on loan from Hellas Verona on Thursday.
The 27-year-old Simeone - the son of Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone - has already taken part in his first training session with his new teammates.
Napoli has the option to sign Simeone on a permanent basis at the end of the season.
Simeone scored 17 goals in 35 appearances for Verona last season. He was on loan from Cagliari and the club signed him on a four-year contract only in June.
He also played for Fiorentina and Genoa in Serie A after moving to Italy from Argentina in 2016.
Napoli, which is one of the title contenders, kicked off the season with a convincing 5-2 win over Verona on Monday. Simeone was not in the Verona matchday squad.
Another new signing, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, shone with a goal and an assist.
Napoli finished third last season but there were question marks over how it would perform following the departure of several key players including captain Lorenzo Insigne, all-time leading scorer Dries Mertens and defender Kalidou Koulibaly.
Diego Simeone had stints in Serie A as a player with Pisa, Inter Milan and Lazio, helping the latter to the Serie A title in 2000.
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The Los Angeles County coroner has ruled Anne Heche's death an accident, caused by inhalation and thermal injuries.
The actor crashed her car into a home on Aug. 5. She was declared legally dead two days before her family removed her from life support on Sunday. She was 53.
According to the coroner's report, Heche also suffered a sternal fracture due to blunt trauma. Her body has been released to her family.
Heche is known for her roles in the 1990s films Volcano, Donnie Brasco, and Six Days, Seven Nights. She then pivoted to TV, appearing on shows such as Everwood, Nip/Tuck, and starring in the ABC show Men in Trees.
After her death, her eldest son, Homer Laffoon issued a statement saying, "Hopefully my mom is free from pain and beginning to explore what I like to imagine as her eternal freedom."
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All things considered, it’s been an interesting week so far at the International Space Station.
NASA reported on Wednesday in a series of updates on its blog that two Russian cosmonauts ended a spacewalk more than two hours early due to a battery power issue with one of their spacesuits.
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Expedition 67 Commander Oleg Artemyev and Flight Engineer Denis Matveev performed the extravehicular activity (EVA) to work on the European Robotic Arm (ERA), which launched in 2021 and serves as Russia’s contemporary to the Canadian and Japanese robotic arms elsewhere on the ISS. Artemyev and Matveev were to install new cameras on the arm, relocate an external control panel for it, remove launch restraints near the arm’s “hands” and test its rigidity during a 6-and-a-half hour long excursion, NASA said.
The spacewalk was concluded after four hours and one minute, however. NASA reported Artemyev’s Orlan spacesuit began to show abnormal battery power readings about two hours and 17 minutes into the EVA, at which point he was commanded by Russian flight controllers to return to the Poisk airlock and connect to the station’s power supply.
Cosmonauts Oleg Artemyev and Denis Matveev safely concluded their spacewalk at 1:54pm ET today after Artemyev's spacesuit displayed abnormal battery readings. More: https://t.co/M90zS7JZzD pic.twitter.com/MAolxUX7mO
— International Space Station (@Space_Station) August 17, 2022
Matveev stayed out a bit longer to complete some final clean-up activities before making it back to the airlock himself, NASA said. The cosmonauts were able to complete the installation of two cameras on the ERA before Artemyev’s spacesuit showed the abnormal readings.
NASA has said in multiple statements that Artemyev and Mateev were “never in any danger” as they wrapped up the EVA.
Meantime, on Thursday, a SpaceX Dragon cargo capsule was set to undock and depart from the ISS. The undocking was delayed until Friday at 11:05 EDT due to weather conditions at the splashdown site off the Florida coast.
.@NASA and @SpaceX managers have postponed the #Dragon cargo craft's undocking to 11:05 am ET on Friday due to weather conditions at the splashdown site. https://t.co/KgS9jaxQdD
— International Space Station (@Space_Station) August 18, 2022
The capsule arrived at the ISS July 16 and is now laden with more than 4,000 pounds of supplies and science experiments.
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LEHI, Utah, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PCF Insurance Services (PCF), a top 20 U.S. insurance brokerage firm, announced today its acquisition of John E. Peakes Insurance Agency, Inc., a family-owned, full-service personal lines agency based in Ventura, California.
The partnership allows PCF Insurance to expand its portfolio into niche markets in the high-growth small business industries, including gym and fitness, restaurants, and apartment buildings.
Marshberry advised John E. Peakes Insurance Agency, Inc. on the transaction.
"We're delighted to welcome the John E. Peakes Insurance Agency, Inc. to PCF," says Peter C. Foy, Chairman, Founder, and CEO of PCF Insurance. "They have a proven track record serving clients for over 50 years in high-growth niche markets and will provide PCF with additional scale in Southern California. President Chad Peakes is an outstanding young leader keenly focused on agency growth."
PCF Insurance's agency-centric operating model and entrepreneurial environment support its tremendous growth profile, offering Agency Partners alignment through equity ownership, significant leadership incentives, and resources throughout the U.S.
"PCF Insurance has allowed us to focus on our family of customers while looking toward future growth," says Chad Peakes, President of John E. Peakes Insurance Agency, Inc. "PCF shares our core values, and the collaboration has been exhilarating."
The terms of the deal were not disclosed.
In 2022, PCF Insurance has completed or has under a letter of intent 104 acquisitions, continuing its industry-leading mergers and acquisitions (M&A) pace.
About John E. Peakes Insurance Agency, Inc.
Headquartered in Ventura, California, John E. Peakes Insurance Agency, Inc. has been family-owned and operated since 1969. Its mission is to "treat everyone like family." They match each client with the best coverage option from over 30 different insurance companies at first interaction and each renewal. They offer personal, business, gym, fitness studios, restaurants, and apartment building insurance options. Learn more at peakesinsurance.com.
About PCF Insurance Services
A top 20 U.S. broker headquartered in Lehi, Utah, PCF Insurance Services is a leading full-service consultant and insurance brokerage firm offering a broad array of commercial, life and health, employee benefits, and workers' compensation solutions. Propelled by its people, PCF Insurance's agency-centric operating model and entrepreneurial environment support its tremendous growth profile, offering partners alignment through equity ownership, significant leadership incentives, and resources to over 3,100 employees throughout the U.S. Recognized as a top acquirer by The Hales Report, ranked #20 on Business Insurance's 2022 Top 100 Brokers and #13 on Insurance Journal's 2022 Top Property/Casualty Agencies, PCF Insurance is a notable leader in the insurance space. Learn more at pcfins.com.
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ROME – The Vatican said Thursday that a preliminary church investigation into sexual assault allegations by a Canadian woman against a top cardinal, Marc Ouellet, has determined the case doesn’t warrant further investigation.
Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni issued a statement responding to reports this week that Ouellet was one of several people named in a class-action lawsuit against the archdiocese of Quebec that accused several priests of sexual abuse or assault.
Ouellet, 78, headed the Quebec archdiocese from 2002-2010, when he became the powerful prefect of the Vatican's bishops' office. In that job, he oversees all of the Catholic Church's investigations into allegations of sexual misconduct involving adults and bishops or cardinals.
Bruni confirmed allegations against Ouellet were received by the Vatican and investigated by a Jesuit theologian, the Rev. Jacques Servais. Servais determined there were no grounds to proceed further with a canonical investigation or trial, Bruni said.
Asked about the lawsuit, Servais said he came to that conclusion after having read the written allegations by the woman, identified as “F,” and having interviewed her via Zoom with a member of a diocesan committee present.
“This person didn’t bring forward an accusation that could provide material for an investigation,” the Vatican's statement quoted Servais as saying.
As such, Pope Francis “declared that there are not sufficient elements to open a canonical investigation for sexual aggression by Cardinal Ouellet against F,” Bruni’s statement said.
The Catholic Church has fine-tuned procedures to investigate and sanction priests accused of sexual misconduct with minors, but it rarely takes punitive action against clerics accused of sexual misconduct with adults.
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This multi-year partnership marks DICK'S first-ever with a WNBA franchise, and expands the company's investment in women's sports
PITTSBURGH, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With the WNBA playoffs underway, DICK'S Sporting Goods today announced a partnership with the Chicago Sky, making DICK'S the Official Sporting Goods Retailer and Marketing Partner for the team. This multi-year partnership furthers the company's investment in women's sports, player development, youth athlete engagement and the Chicago community. Effective immediately, Sky fans will see DICK'S Sporting Goods' signage in-arena throughout the playoffs.
As the Official Sporting Goods Retailer and Marketing Partner of the Chicago Sky, DICK'S has committed to work with the Chicago Sky organization to develop community-driven programs to inspire young athletes and drive greater interest in the Chicago Sky, its players and the game. Community initiatives will include:
- Basketball skills clinics;
- Shopping events for local charitable and sports organizations; and
- Involvement with the Chicago Sky Basketball Academy.
The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation, which recently hosted over 700 kids in the Chicago area for Sports Matter Day alongside two Sky players, will continue its support of the Chicago community through:
- "Sports Matter Night," which the Chicago Sky will host for The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation's Sports Matter program, providing youth athletes from partner organizations with tickets to a Chicago Sky home game.
- Sports Matter charitable grants to support the Chicago Sky Cares Foundation's charity ticket program, which provides community organizations, youth groups, deserving families and volunteers with Chicago Sky tickets that they'd otherwise not have access to.
Through this partnership and the WNBA partnership announced in 2021, DICK'S will continue the work it's done in the past year to increase engagement with the League and create opportunities for women to play sports through events like It's Her Shot, which empowers young female athletes to take their place on the court.
"We are passionate about expanding our support of women's sports," said Mark Rooks, vice president of category marketing and partnerships at DICK'S Sporting Goods. "With this multi-year partnership we not only want to demonstrate our belief in the female athlete and the WNBA, but we want to help fuel the rise of women's sports in a city that prides itself on inclusivity, community, and legacy."
"We are thrilled to announce our new multi-year partnership with DICK'S Sporting Goods. Our shared values and commitment to women's sports make this a tremendous fit," said Adam Fox, chief executive officer and president of the Chicago Sky. "We look forward to creating a long lasting community impact between our organizations on and off the court and growing the game through innovative marketing collaborations."
An Official Marketing Partner of the WNBA since 2021, DICK'S Sporting Goods is the largest national retailer for WNBA merchandise.
About DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc.
DICK'S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) creates confidence and excitement by personally equipping all athletes to achieve their dreams. Founded in 1948 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, the leading omnichannel retailer serves athletes and outdoor enthusiasts in more than 850 DICK'S Sporting Goods, Golf Galaxy, Field & Stream, Public Lands, Going Going Gone! and Warehouse Sale stores, online, and through the DICK'S mobile app. DICK'S also owns and operates DICK'S House of Sport and Golf Galaxy Performance Center, as well as GameChanger, a youth sports mobile app for scheduling, communications, live scorekeeping and video streaming.
Driven by its belief that sports make people better, DICK'S has been a longtime champion for youth sports and, together with its Foundation, has donated millions of dollars to support under-resourced teams and athletes through the Sports Matter program and other community-based initiatives. Additional information about DICK'S business, corporate giving, sustainability efforts and employment opportunities can be found on dicks.com, investors.dicks.com, sportsmatter.org, dickssportinggoods.jobs and on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
About The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation
The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation is a tax exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation with a mission to inspire and enable sports participation. It was created by DICK'S Sporting Goods as a private corporate foundation to support DICK'S charitable and philanthropic activities. Driven by its belief that sports make people better, The DICK'S Foundation champions youth sports and provides grants and support to under-resourced teams and athletes through its Sports Matter program and other community-based initiatives. Additional information about The DICK'S Foundation can be found on sportsmatter.org and on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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DICK'S Sporting Goods, (724) 273-5552, press@dcsg.com
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- The pilot plant is the first Bridgestone production facility in North America to receive ISCC PLUS certification.
- Bridgestone is aiming to produce tires made from 100 percent renewable materials by 2050, including the use of recycled and bio-sourced feedstocks to produce synthetic rubber.
- ISSC PLUS certification aligns with the "Ecology" and "Energy" values of the Bridgestone E8 Commitment.
AKRON, Ohio, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) announced its Firestone Polymer Engineering Pilot Center (PEPC) in Akron, Ohio, has earned the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS recognition for its transparency and traceability of sustainable raw materials including bio, bio-circular and circular-based material to replace synthetic rubber in its transition to a circular economy.
"Transparency and traceability are core elements to the success of our company's sustainability journey and this ISCC PLUS certification demonstrates the progress we're making to deliver sustainable synthetic rubber made with bio-sourced and recycled materials*" said Nizar Trigui, Chief Technology Officer & Group President, Bridgestone Americas. "We are reimagining the ways we design and develop products that contribute to a more sustainable mobility future and that includes pioneering changes to the processes at our manufacturing facilities to support material circularity."
A longtime leader in polymer technology, this year marks the 80th anniversary of the start of synthetic rubber production by Bridgestone in Akron, Ohio. The Polymer Engineering and Pilot Center is part of the Bridgestone Americas Technology Center in Akron, which is the hub of all innovation, research and product development for the Bridgestone business in the Americas region.
Bridgestone's expertise in polymer development for synthetic rubber production is an essential element of the company's ability to deliver on its 2050 sustainability commitments of carbon neutrality and tires made with 100% renewable materials. Bridgestone also continues to advance its R&D initiative aimed at diversifying the world's natural rubber supply by commercializing use of guayule natural rubber in tires by 2030.
The ISSC PLUS certification of PEPC supports the "Ecology" and "Energy" values of the Bridgestone E8 Commitment, which establishes eight values starting with the letter "E" to solidify Bridgestone's commitment to a more sustainable world.
For more company news, visit BridgestoneAmericas.com.
*The bio- based and recycled content of the synthetic rubber is allocated using the ISCC PLUS mass balance approach. With respect to sustainable materials handled by the certified site, the annex to the ISCC certificate provides additional information and states that it is only applicable for material handled under the scopes: farm/plantation, point of origin, central office, (farm/plantation or point of origin) first gathering point, processing unit (any type) but not for material that is only traded and/or stored). Mass balancing is a chain of custody option in which certified and non-certified materials are mixed physically but kept separate in the bookkeeping. This method is used to document and track biological, circular and renewable materials through complex manufacturing systems. By using mass balance, certified entities can track how much sustainable material has been used in their manufacturing systems and ensure that it corresponds exactly to the amount of certified content in the end products. Specific information about the ISCC certification is available at: All Certificates › ISCC System (iscc-system.org)
About Bridgestone Americas, Inc.:
Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is the U.S.-based subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation, a global leader in tires and rubber, building on its expertise to provide solutions for safe and sustainable mobility. Headquartered in Nashville, Tenn., Bridgestone Americas employs more than 50,000 people across its worldwide operations. Bridgestone offers a diverse product portfolio of premium tires and advanced solutions backed by innovative technologies, improving the way people around the world move, live, work and play.
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(NewsNation) — Are you feeling burnt out at your job, but quitting isn’t an option?
Gen Z may have a solution, but it’s sparking some controversy. It’s called “quiet quitting,” and it means consciously deciding to put in less effort at your job. The hope is to avoid burnout and work just hard enough to not get fired.
TikToker @zkchillin explains “quiet quitting” in his viral video that has more than 3 million views and nearly 500,000 likes.
“You’re not outright quitting your job, but you’re quitting the idea of going above and beyond,” he said. “You’re still performing your duties, but you’re no longer subscribing to the hustle culture mentality that work has to be your life. The reality is it’s not and your worth as a person is not defined by your labor.”
Psychotherapist Amy Morin said Monday night on “Banfield” that it’s not about being lazy.
“We’re talking about quitting the hustle culture, the idea that you need to be on 24/7, that you should be answering emails at all hours of the day,” Morin said. “It’s about saying, ‘I’m going to set some healthy boundaries and work on my work-life balance.'”
However, Ranjay Gulati, a business administration professor at Harvard Business School, says there are risks associated with the phrase “work-life balance.”
“What’s implicit behind ‘work-life balance?’ It’s that work and life are separate, meaning I’m not living when I’m working? We’ve created this kind of … notion that work is somehow an abstract idea of something you do that is not living,” Gulati said on “Banfield.”
However, he said, when it comes to meaningful work, “organizations and leadership have failed workers.”
Morin also said meaningful work is important.
“A lot of people don’t feel like their job has meaning,” she said. “We need to have meaning in our work to feel like there’s a reason to show up. | https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/news/u-s-world/quiet-quitting-what-is-it-and-why-has-it-caught-on/ | 2022-08-18T15:34:42Z | https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/news/u-s-world/quiet-quitting-what-is-it-and-why-has-it-caught-on/ | true |
NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking originated a $76.825 million, floating-rate financing to entities associated with Denholtz Properties to finance the acquisition of Overall Creek, a 384-unit, Class A multifamily property located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, a suburb of Nashville.
The property was constructed in 2020 and is a three-story, luxury, garden style apartment consisting of 384 market rate units with various floor plans ranging from one, two and three bedrooms, with an average unit size of 1,057 square feet.
The property features an amenity package that includes a well-equipped fitness center, a resort-style pool, a club house, a courtyard, outdoor gas grills, fire-pit, dog park, car wash, a hydro-massage room, tanning bed, business center and on-site maintenance staff.
The property is located in close proximity to the intersection of I-840 and I-24, providing access to downtown Nashville in less than 30 minutes.
The Nashville metro area population increased over 20% since 2010, according the 2020 U.S. Census.
Denholtz Properties is a privately held, vertically integrated commercial real estate investment and development company with a diversified portfolio of assets in strategic markets. Based in Red Bank, New Jersey with a regional headquarters in Orlando, Florida, the firm specialize in the acquisition and development of ground-up multifamily, industrial/flex and office properties.
The financing was arranged by Jon Mikula, Michael Klein, Ryan Carroll and Salvatore Buzzerio of JLL's New Jersey office.
Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking is a leading global financial institution that provides advisory, investment banking, financing, corporate banking and capital markets services to corporations, financial institutions, financial sponsors and sovereign and supranational organizations worldwide.
Our teams of experts in 30 countries advise clients on their strategic development, helping them to grow and transform their businesses, and maximize their positive impact. We are committed to supporting the environmental transition by aligning our financing balance sheet with a +1.5°C trajectory by 2050.
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AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Invicti Security - an application security leader for over 15 years - was named to the Inc. 5000 list. In its first year on the list, Invicti was ranked at #2287 overall, #216 in Texas, #62 in Austin, and #311 in software.
The Inc. 5000 is a prestigious award highlighting the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in the US. This list is a hallmark of entrepreneurial success for some of the biggest household names and ranks companies based on three consecutive year growth rates.
"There are millions of web applications powering the world we live in and with more than 40% of all data breaches stemming from attacks on web apps,1 robust application security programs are a necessity for organizations," said Michael George, CEO of Invicti Security. "The 256% growth we've experienced over the most recent three years reflects the global need for appsec program sophistication, the skills and commitment of our team, and the quality and accuracy of our solutions. I'm very proud of how far we've come and excited for what the future holds."
Invicti provides the market's best dynamic application security testing (DAST) solution by bringing together the power of Acunetix and Netsparker. It enables its customers to discover their full application landscape, continuously test for vulnerabilities and prioritize fixes. Accurate, scalable, and integrated into application development processes, its DAST capabilities provide the critical element of any successful appsec program and overall cybersecurity posture. Delivering on its commitment to providing the most accurate application security with zero noise earned Invicti the highly coveted Challenger position in Gartner's Magic Quadrant earlier this year.
"The accomplishment of building one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., in light of recent economic roadblocks, cannot be overstated," says Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc. "Inc. is thrilled to honor the companies that have established themselves through innovation, hard work, and rising to the challenges of today."
Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000.
Invicti Security - which acquired and combined respective DAST leaders Acunetix and Netsparker - is transforming the way web applications are secured. An AppSec leader for more than 15 years, Invicti enables organizations in every industry to continuously scan and secure all of their web applications and APIs at the speed of innovation. Invicti provides a comprehensive view of an organization's entire web application portfolio, and powerful automation and integrations enable customers to achieve broad coverage of thousands of applications. Invicti is headquartered in Austin, Texas, and serves more than 3,600 organizations of all sizes in more than 70 countries. For more information, visit our website or follow us on LinkedIn.
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Lightning hits SUV full of on-duty detectives
Published: Aug. 18, 2022 at 10:09 AM CDT|Updated: 24 minutes ago
PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5/Gray News) – Three on-duty detectives with the Arizona Department of Public Safety had a scare over the weekend.
According to the department, lighting struck their SUV as they were driving on the interstate toward Phoenix.
The on-duty detectives said they felt a shock and experienced tingling sensations, but none of them were seriously hurt, DPS said.
Their Dodge Durango, on the other hand, wasn’t so lucky.
The lightning bolt left behind two holes in the driver’s side roof and fried the electrical system.
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Wisdom/Van Buren girls have unfinished business
ST AGATHA, Maine (WAGM) - The Wisdom/ Van Buren Pioneers girls soccer team heads into the season as one of the favorites to win another Class D title.
The Pioneers have some unfinished business, but also know that they will not fly under the radar again this year.
(Peter Clavette):” Having won the COVID Cup two years ago and then winning the Northern Regional Championship last year was beyond our expectations. The team performed exactly the way we wanted them too. We left a little something on the table with the state game and right now we built a team that is really going to challenge for that state title again and get us where we are at.”
(Abbie Lerman):” I think that is the goal for all of us. The beginning of the season we met as a team and discussed what we want with the season. All of us said we want to win the gold ball.”
(Olivia Ouellette):” For sure I am excited to see how far we go in the season. We are going to work as hard as we can to make right back to the state game.”
The Pioneers should once again be a high scoring team as they return several offensive weapons from last year
Clavette:” Offensively we are bringing back Abbie, Liv, Lily and Kamryn that are really a big portion of our scoring. They have been playing together since they were ten.”
Defensively the Pioneers return keeper Colleen Thamson and freshman sweeper Ava Lerman will anchor the defense.
Clavette:” Our defense is going to a little bit younger. We have some new additions from Van Buren that will augment some of the losses of seniors to graduation and we are excited.”
Lerman and Ouellette are playing their fifth season for the Pioneers. They started as eighth graders and are now Senior Leaders.
Lerman:” It went so fast. I remember watching the older girls and saying I can’t wait to get to that spot and being a senior. It went by so fast.”
Ouellette:” It’s crazy to see how fast time has gone by. I have been playing for the team since my eighth grade year. It went by faster than I thought it would be. We are standing here now with my senior year and I am excited to see where the season takes us.”
The players say there will be added pressure, but they have been working hard.
Lerman:” It puts a little bit more pressure. I think we are prepared. This summer we trained a lot and trained hard and we have had many scrimmages. I feel like we are prepared enough to play.”
Clavette doesn’t take anyone lightly and knows that they won’t just be handed the Class D title. He said that the team will have to work hard and earn another title.
Clavette:” Straight on through it is not going to be a cake walk. We take every game as seriously as possible and prepare as such.”
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LONDON — New coronavirus cases reported globally dropped nearly a quarter in the last week while deaths fell 6% but were still higher in parts of Asia, according to a report Thursday on the pandemic by the World Health Organization.
The U.N. health agency said there were 5.4 million new COVID-19 cases reported last week, a decline of 24% from the previous week. Infections fell everywhere in the world, including by nearly 40% in Africa and Europe and by a third in the Middle East. COVID deaths rose in the Western Pacific and Southeast Asia by 31% and 12% respectively, but fell or remained stable everywhere else.
At a press briefing Wednesday, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said reported coronavirus deaths over the past month have surged 35%, and noted there had been 15,000 deaths in the past week.
"15,000 deaths a week is completely unacceptable, when we have all the tools to prevent infections and save lives," Tedros said. He said the number of virus sequences shared every week has plummeted 90%, making it extremely difficult for scientists to monitor how COVID-19 might be mutating.
"But none of us is helpless," Tedros said. "Please get vaccinated if you are not, and if you need a booster, get one."
On Thursday, WHO's vaccine advisory group recommended for the first time that people most vulnerable to COVID-19, including older people, those with underlying health conditions and health workers, get a second booster shot. Numerous other health agencies and countries made the same recommendation months ago.
The expert group also said it had evaluated data from the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines for younger people and said children and teenagers were in the lowest priority group for vaccination, since they are far less likely to get severe disease.
Joachim Hombach, who sits on WHO's vaccine expert group, said it was also uncertain whether the experts would endorse widespread boosters for the general population or new combination vaccines that target the omicron variant.
"We need to see what the data will tell us and we need to see actually (what) will be the advantage of these vaccines that comprise an (omicron) strain," he said.
Dr. Alejandro Cravioto, the expert group's chair, said that unless vaccines were proven to stop transmission, their widespread use would be "a waste of the vaccine and a waste of time."
Earlier this week, British authorities authorized an updated version of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine that targets omicron and the U.K. government announced it would be offered to people over 50 beginning next month.
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Trump CFO pleads guilty in tax evasion case, could make him a prosecution witness
A top executive at former President Donald Trump’s family business pleaded guilty Thursday to evading taxes in a deal that could potentially make him a star witness against the company at a fall trial.
Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg pleaded guilty to all 15 of the charges he faced in the case.
In a low, somewhat hoarse voice, he admitted taking in over $1.7 million worth of untaxed perks -- including school tuition for his grandchildren, free rent for a Manhattan apartment and lease payments for a luxury car -- and explicitly keeping some of the plums off the books.
Judge Juan Manuel Merchan agreed to sentence Weisselberg to five months' incarceration at New York City’s Rikers Island jail complex, although he will be eligible for release much earlier if he behaves well behind bars. The judge said Weisselberg will have to pay nearly $2 million in taxes, penalties and interest.
The plea bargain also requires Weisselberg to testify truthfully as a prosecution witness when the Trump Organization goes on trial in October on related charges. The company is accused of helping Weisselberg and other executives avoid income taxes by failing to accurately report their full compensation to the government. Trump himself is not charged in the case.
Weisselberg said nothing as he left court, offering no reply when a journalist asked him whether he had any message for Trump.
Weisselberg's lawyer Nicholas Gravante Jr. said his client pleaded guilty “to put an end to this case and the years-long legal and personal nightmares it has caused for him and his family.”
"We are glad to have this behind him,” the lawyer added.
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said in a statement that Weisselberg's plea “directly implicates the Trump Organization in a wide range of criminal activity and requires Weisselberg to provide invaluable testimony in the upcoming trial against the corporation.”
“We look forward to proving our case in court against the Trump Organization,” he added.
Testimony by Weisselberg could potentially weaken the Trump Organization’s defense. If convicted, the company could face fines or potentially be placed on probation and be forced to change certain business practices.
Weisselberg, 75, is the only person to face criminal charges so far in the Manhattan district attorney's long-running investigation of the company's business practices.
Seen as one of Trump's most loyal business associates, Weisselberg was arrested in July 2021. His lawyers have argued the Democrat-led district attorney’s office was punishing him because he wouldn’t offer information that would damage Trump.
The district attorney has also been investigating whether Trump or his company lied to banks or the government about the value of its properties to obtain loans or reduce tax bills.
Then-District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr., who started the investigation, last year directed his deputies to present evidence to a grand jury and seek an indictment of Trump, according to former prosecutor Mark Pomerantz, who previously led the probe.
But after Vance left office, his successor, Bragg, allowed the grand jury to disband without charges. Both prosecutors are Democrats. Bragg has said the investigation is continuing.
The Trump Organization is not involved in Weisselberg's expected guilty plea Thursday and is scheduled to be tried in the alleged compensation scheme in October.
Prosecutors alleged that the company gave untaxed fringe benefits to senior executives, including Weisselberg, for 15 years. Weisselberg alone was accused of defrauding the federal government, state and city out of more than $900,000 in unpaid taxes and undeserved tax refunds.
Under state law, punishment for the most serious charge against Weisselberg, grand larceny, could carry a penalty as high as 15 years in prison. But the charge carries no mandatory minimum, and most first-time offenders in tax-related cases never end up behind bars.
The tax fraud charges against the Trump Organization are punishable by a fine of double the amount of unpaid taxes, or $250,000, whichever is larger.
Trump has not been charged in the criminal probe. The Republican has decried the New York investigations as a “political witch hunt” and has said his company’s actions were standard practice in the real estate business and in no way a crime.
Last week, Trump sat for a deposition in New York Attorney General Letitia James’ parallel civil investigation into allegations that Trump’s company misled lenders and tax authorities about asset values. Trump invoked his Fifth Amendment protection against self-incrimination more than 400 times. | https://www.koat.com/article/trump-cfo-allen-weisselberg-tax-violations/40926161 | 2022-08-18T15:38:18Z | https://www.koat.com/article/trump-cfo-allen-weisselberg-tax-violations/40926161 | true |
Can you believe it? Microsoft Flight Simulator (aka MSFS 2020) was released two years ago today. This new version of the sim has certainly revived interest in computer flight simming and changed the way we looked at the virtual world. It's come a long way in the two years since that initial release and as an on-going project still has a lot to come in the future. | https://www.flightsim.com/vbfs/content.php?24464-Two-Years-Of-MSFS-2020 | 2022-08-18T15:38:19Z | https://www.flightsim.com/vbfs/content.php?24464-Two-Years-Of-MSFS-2020 | false |
New integration provides easy access to underwriting data
NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NeuralMetrics, which provides fast, transparent, accurate, and actionable commercial underwriting answers and intelligence for carriers and agencies, today announced a new partnership with InsuranceGIG, an API AppMarket that connects buyers and sellers as a better way to buy insurance technology. The integration of NeuralMetrics into InsuranceGIG's platform enables agencies and carriers easy access to all of NeuralMetrics valuable underwriting data.
Using NeuralMetrics, agents can classify businesses with just a company name and address, know all of the services provided, understand associated risks, and more, including specific underwriting information requested by carriers. These answers are shared in real-time with carriers, giving them the information they need to underwrite the businesses and provide fast proposals back to the agencies. With the solution available on InsuranceGIG, it is accessible to more agencies and carriers.
InsuranceGIG is designed to make buying and selling API-based services for insurance faster, cheaper, and risk-free. Buyers are able to get introduced to more services they otherwise would not, while enjoying transactional pricing, sampling services before purchasing an entire tech stack, no long-term contracts, and the ability to bundle APIs to create custom workflows.
"We're making writing small commercial easier, faster, and more effective. Top carriers and agencies are using our solution today and seeing both market growth and increased profitability. We're thrilled to partner with InsuranceGIG to bring NeuralMetrics' capabilities to broader numbers of agencies and carriers," said Prakash Vasant, CEO of NeuralMetrics.
"We are excited to have NeurualMetrics' actionable business insights integrated into the InsuranceGIG platform. Having data, such as business classifications codes and prefilled underwriting questions available to agents at their fingertips is key to driving profitable growth, and delighting their customers," said Michael Lebor, CEO, InsuranceGIG. "Our commercial carrier partners are thrilled to have this data conveniently available via all three of InsuranceGIG's delivery mechanisms including APIs, our Chrome Extension, and our Ready-to-Go AppMarket platform."
NeuralMetrics uses artificial intelligence to extract underwriting answers from public data, transforming the commercial insurance experience for carriers, brokers, and agencies. The platform enhances insurers' underwriting capabilities, providing fast, transparent, accurate, and actionable answers from vast unstructured sources. Using natural language processing, NeuralMetrics delivers classification and intelligent underwriting. For more information, visit www.neuralmetrics.ai
InsuranceGIG is an insurance technology AppMarket designed to make buying & selling insurance data & technology – faster, cheaper and risk-free. InsuranceGIG is positioned to become one of the top 10-20 platforms in the Insurance ecosystem that will establish and socialize the framework for collaboration across operations, technology, and data across multiple companies, across multiple lines of business. Visit insurancegig.com to learn more.
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PITTSBURGH, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pittsburgh – Here's an idea that's guaranteed to make you - blink. If special interests in Sacramento have their way in the next few days, it will become legal for people who are not medical doctors and surgeons to perform eye surgery on Californians.
That's right, AB 2236 if enacted will authorize optometrists who haven't completed years of necessary medical, clinical, and surgical training to operate on your eyes. Optometrists claim it only takes the equivalent of a four-day weekend to become a skilled surgeon. So, what if something goes wrong? Did they teach that on Saturday or was it Sunday?
AB 2236 is now under consideration in the California State Senate. This bill would allow non-surgeons – optometrists - to perform laser and scalpel surgery and injections on the eyes of Californians.
"It is imperative that California voters let their state Senators know that eye surgery by non-surgeons is unacceptable" said Kurt Heitman, MD, Safe Eyes America board member "or before you can blink you may no longer be assured that the person behind the mask who is preparing to laser or cut around your eye is really a medically trained surgeon."
Such a proposed major change in the delivery of surgical care would seem to generate a great deal of public debate. But special interests to date to have been successful in keeping discussion about drastically reducing the necessary requirements to perform eye surgery under wraps. Why? Because these special interests know if Californians really knew what was happening behind closed doors in Sacramento, citizens would cry out: "Don't Mess with the Only Two Eyes I'll Ever Have."
Call your California state Senator (https://findyourrep.legislature.ca.gov/) NOW and urge them - Vote NO on AB 2236.
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The newly signed Inflation Reduction Act will have big implications for electric vehicle buyers. Some popular electric vehicles may become eligible for a tax credit once again, while other cars that were eligible this month will not be for the foreseeable future. Here's what you need to know as a consumer.
What changed?
The old credit offered $7,500 for new electric vehicle buyers until their automaker hit a 200,000 limit for available tax credits. Plug-in hybrid buyers received a smaller credit.
The Inflation Reduction Act's new credit immediately replaces the prior system and removes the 200,000 limit, but it creates new restrictions that are being phased in related to assembly, batteries, and supply chains. Plug-in hybrids will continue to be eligible for a partial credit.
The new law also imposes new restrictions on the price of vehicles, as well as limits on the income of the buyer.
How can I qualify for the tax credit?
There are plenty of stringent requirements for electric vehicles to receive the tax credit under the new law, which fully takes effect on January 1, 2023. Vehicles must be assembled in North America. Much of their battery components and battery minerals production must be in North America. Beginning in 2023, 40% of the critical minerals used to create a vehicle's battery must be extracted or processed in the United States, or a country that has a free trade deal with the US, for the vehicle to qualify. By 2027, that number will rise to 80% of the battery minerals. The battery component requirement calls for 50% to be manufactured or assembled in North America starting in 2023 and 60% in 2024 and 2025. That number will gradually grow to 100% in 2029.
Under the new credit system, the MSRP of a pickup or SUV must not be over $80,000, and other vehicles like sedans must not surpass $55,000. A buyer's income must not exceed $150,000 if single, $225,000 if the head of a household, or $300,000 if married.
Buyers purchasing a used electric vehicle or plug-in hybrid can for the first time receive as much as $4,000.
You also must purchase a vehicle before December 31, 2032.
How large is the tax credit?
New vehicles are eligible for as much as $7,500, provided their final assembly happens in North America. Half of the credit - $3,750 - depends on meeting the battery minerals requirement, and the other half depends on the battery component requirement.
There is a new credit for some buyers who purchase a used electric vehicle of up to $4,000. The credit may not exceed 30% of the vehicle's sale price.
What vehicles are eligible to receive the $7,500 tax credit?
No electric vehicles currently available for purchase will qualify for the full tax credit when sourcing requirements go into effect in 2023, according to the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, which represents automakers like Ford, GM, Hyundai, Toyota and Volkswagen. The new tax credit significantly reduces how many vehicles are eligible. Seventy percent of electric, hybrid and fuel cell vehicles eligible for purchase in the US are now ineligible for any credit, including partial, according to the trade group.
Popular electric models like the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 will lose their eligibility under the new rules unless manufacturers make changes like where the vehicles are assembled.
Teslas, including the popular Model 3 and Y, was ineligible for a credit under the past structure since Jan. 2020, when the company reached the previous 200,000-vehicle limit per automaker. However, that limit will lift on Jan. 1, 2023, and Teslas will once again qualify for a tax credit, provided the company meets all other new requirements.
Consumers can enter a vehicle's vehicle identification number into a US Department of Transportation website to see where its final assembly occurs to determine if the vehicle is eligible for tax credit under the new law.
Are there any exceptions?
Some electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids remain eligible until year's end due to a quirk in the bill. The North American assembly provision took effect when Biden signed the bill, but nothing else. Consumers interested in electric vehicles manufactured in North America may want to consider a purchase before January 1, when the more demanding requirements begin.
Nissan confirmed to CNN Business that the Leaf will remain eligible for the full credit through the end of 2022. Volvo expects the S60 Recharge to continue to qualify to year's end given guidance from the Department of Energy.
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is expected by the automaker to be eligible until year's end, but not the EQS sedan because, unlike the SUV, it is not assembled in the United States. BMW says the X5 plug-in hybrid and 3-series plug-in hybrid will both be eligible for the rest of 2022.
Ford says its electric and plug-in vehicles, including the Mustang Mach-E, F-150 Lightning and Escape plug-in hybrid will be eligible for the rest of the year.
These vehicles would need to be delivered by year's end.
Rivian vehicles are made in North America, but any new orders placed in the final months of the year are unlikely to get the credit as the automaker has an order backlog that exceeds its production goal for the year, so customers wouldn't take delivery before 2023.
Automakers and consumers are in a state of limbo for 2023 as the government finalizes the tax credit. It's unclear, for example, how the government will determine if a vehicle meets the battery minerals and battery component thresholds. Ultimately, the IRS will provide a list of vehicles to consumers that shows how much money they're eligible to receive.
Why are there so many more restrictions?
Sen. Joe Manchin, a critical vote, had concerns about US reliance on foreign countries for electric vehicle components. Manchin noted that the US built its own gas-powered vehicles and engines, suggesting the country should be able to do the same with electric vehicles and batteries. The tax credits may incentive automakers to shift battery metals extraction and processing, as well as vehicle assembly, to North America. Some experts have cautioned about national security risks associated with the reliance on foreign countries for electric vehicles.
If I find an eligible vehicle, how soon can I get the tax credit money?
Initially, buyers will need to wait to receive the tax credit when they file their taxes. But starting in January 1, 2024, electric vehicle buyers will be able to receive the money immediately, at the point of sale, if they agree to transfer the credit to their dealership.
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Grants to 53 organizations across region focus on basic needs, workforce development, and education in disadvantaged and vulnerable communities
ATLANTA, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bank of America announced more than $1.2 million in grants to 53 Atlanta nonprofits to help drive economic opportunity for individuals and families. Grants focus on workforce development and education to help individuals chart a path to employment and better economic futures, as well as basic needs fundamental to building life-long stability.
While Atlanta's economy is recovering from the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, and Georgia's unemployment rate (2.9%) is better than the national average (3.6%), the state has also added more jobs. According to the Georgia Department of Labor, the state's jobs are at all-time high.
Employment is a key driver of economic mobility in Atlanta. That's why the bank is focused on building pathways to employment by supporting a range of workforce development and educational opportunities that will help vulnerable individuals and families stabilize and advance.
"Investing in partnerships with nonprofit organizations addressing issues like workforce development, food insecurity and affordable housing is part of our approach to driving economic opportunity and social progress in Atlanta," said Al McRae, president, Bank of America Atlanta. "This recent philanthropic investment in Atlanta nonprofits is just one way Bank of America deploys capital locally to help remove barriers to economic success and build a more sustainable community."
One Bank of America grant recipient is Georgia Justice Project (GJP). For 15 years, GJP has helped individuals clean up their criminal history to remove barriers to employment, housing and education. With this support from Bank of America, GJP will be able to help people leaving the criminal justice system become empowered members of our community.
"One mistake should not mean a lifetime without opportunity," said Georgia Justice Project's Executive Director, Doug Ammar. "This support from Bank of America will help Georgia Justice Project expand its commitment to Georgians who have been impacted by the criminal legal system and help marginalized people get a second chance. Our gratitude to Bank of America for furthering our mission to reduce crime and recidivism in our communities by empowering individuals to make positive changes in their lives."
The full list of organizations receiving grants are:
- Asian American Resource Foundation
- Atlanta Business League
- Atlanta Center for Self Sufficiency
- Atlanta Police Foundation
- Atlanta Victim Assistance
- Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation
- Back on My Feet
- Bigger Vision of Athens
- Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese Atlanta
- CHRIS 180
- City of Refuge
- Clark Atlanta University
- Communities in Schools of Atlanta
- Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School
- Dalton State College Foundation
- East Lake Foundation
- Families First
- Family Promise of Hall County
- Food Bank of Northeast Georgia
- Genesis Joy House Homeless Shelter
- Georgia Justice Project
- Georgia Mountain Food Bank
- Grady Health System
- Grove Park Foundation
- Jonathan's House Ministries
- Junior Achievement of Georgia
- La Amistad
- Latin American Association
- Local Initiatives Support Corporation
- Meals on Wheels Atlanta
- Must Ministries
- Nana Grants
- Open Hand Atlanta
- Partnership Against Domestic Violence
- Per Scholas
- Saint Joseph's Mercy Care Services
- Shelters to Shutters
- Strive International
- Teach for America
- The Posse Foundation
- The Summit Counseling Center
- The Urban League of Greater Atlanta
- Trees Atlanta
- United Negro College Fund
- United Way of Greater Atlanta
- University of Georgia Research Foundation
- Urban League of Greater Columbus
- Urban Health and Wellness
- Women in Technology
- Women Moving On
- Year Up
- Young Men's Christian Association of Athens, GA
- Young Women's Christian Organization of Athens, GA
Since 2017, Bank of America's nearly 5,000 Atlanta teammates have contributed over 255,000 volunteer hours and $30 million in grant support to organizations in metro Atlanta. These investments are part of the company's commitment to responsible growth to improve the financial lives of individuals, families, and communities across the state.
Learn more about Bank of America's Philanthropic Strategy
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Aquasight partners with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to bring digital transformation to utilities
around the world with its Intelligent Water Solutions suite.
TROY, Mich., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aquasight announces their official partnership with Amazon Web Services changing how the smart water industry will evolve in the 21st Century.
"Aquasight reached this milestone at an unheard-of speed, which is a testament to how well architected they are," said Patrick Keaney, Worldwide Head of Business Development for Water of Amazon Web Services at the AWWA 2022 ACE conference.
Utilities across the nation will benefit from this powerful partnership that will deliver advanced digital solutions to solve the most pressing water and wastewater challenges. By passing the rigorous AWS Foundational Technical Review, all six of Aquasight's Intelligent Water Solutions have achieved a very high bar on architecture and cybersecurity.
"As we look at the road ahead from where we stand today, we see endless possibilities to assist our customers in re-building the 21st Century Water Infrastructure for their communities," says Mahesh Lunani, Aquasight Founder and CEO.
In addition, Aquasight was nominated into the Public Sector Program at AWS. This allows Government and public sector organizations to receive best value when pursuing their digital transformation with Aquasight. This nomination validates the leading position of Aquasight's cloud-based solution suite in supporting the water sector around the world.
Founded in 2015, Aquasight is a global leader in Intelligent Water Solutions. Aquasight has built a single artificial intelligence infrastructure for the entire water cycle. Their infrastructure is being used by 120+ communities with six plug-and-play solutions and can scale to any county, city, and township, regardless of size or service area. For utilities and engineering consulting firms, Aquasight is providing great economies of scale without needing to invest in digital infrastructure, resources, or algorithms. Their technology comes pre-built with over 100 capabilities and the system can integrate with any source and sensor configuration. Utilities can now do more with less: focus on their core competencies of treating water, protecting public health, taking care of physical infrastructure & serving the customers.
This partnership is effective immediately and Utilities can leverage the Aquasight/AWS difference by visiting this link -> https://partners.amazonaws.com/partners/0010h00001ieBZ8AAM/
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RENO, Nev. — Advocates for wild horses are accusing federal land managers of illegally approving plans for the largest U.S. holding facility for thousands of mustangs captured on public rangeland in 10 Western states.
Friends of Animals said in a lawsuit filed Tuesday up to 4,000 horses would be held captive inhumanely for months or years at a time in dusty, manure-filled pens without shade or wind-breaks in Nevada’s high desert.
At a cost of of millions of dollars annually to U.S. taxpayers, the lawsuit says it’s part of the government’s misguided effort to appease ranchers by accelerating roundups of mustangs competing with their livestock for public forage across much of the drought-stricken West.
The lawsuit filed in U.S. district court in Reno says the Interior Department’s Bureau of Land Management broke multiple environmental and animal protection laws when it “rushed through the approval process without considering the impacts of the unprecedented facility on wild horses and burros or the local community.”
Interior Department spokesman Tyler Cherry said in an email that neither the department nor the bureau had any comment.
The bureau said in announcing solicitations for bids for the corral in late 2020 that more space was needed to facilitate roundups of what it says is an overpopulation of wild horse herds causing ecological damage to the range.
The bureau wrongly concluded a full-blown, year-long environmental impact review wasn’t necessary for JS Livestock Inc.’s holding pens on 100 acres (40 hectares) of private land near Winnemucca, about 170 miles (273 kilometers) northeast east of Reno, the lawsuit said.
Jennifer Best, director of Friends of Animals Wildlife Law Program, said agency officials who approved the project in November failed to adequately respond to concerns raised about disease transmission, animal waste, disposal of dead animals, groundwater contamination and “air quality in terms of odor and dust.”
The less-rigorous environmental assessment the agency completed improperly relies on state permits and other documents in an attempt to satisfy the reviews required under the National Environmental Policy Act, the lawsuit said.
Among other things, the suit says the agency will require JS Livestock to clean the 40 pens that can hold up to 100 cattle as few as two times a year. Every six months, 100 horses will produce 465 tons (421 metric tons) of waste in a 750-square-foot (70 square-meter) pen and 4,000 animals would produce 18,000 tons (16,329 metric tons), it said.
“BLM’s decision stinks,” said Priscilla Feral, president of Friends of Animals. “If the BLM based its decisions on science and not placating the meat industry that wants wild horses to go extinct, the agency would keep its hands off wild horses.”
The suit says the bureau gave short shrift to numerous potential impacts, including noise the agency’s review concluded wouldn’t significantly differ from the existing land use — an alfalfa field.
“BLM did not explain how a facility with 4,000 wild horses and burros will have the same level of noise as alfalfa,” it said.
JS Livestock didn’t immediately respond to an email requesting comment. Jennifer Erickson, a woman listed as a company officer, declined immediate comment when reached by phone on Wednesday.
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and its Public Lands Council are among those who back the Biden administration’s efforts to reduce what it says is an overpopulation of wild horses on federal lands.
“This isn’t the first time a litigious activist group has thrown themselves in the way of meaningful progress on this crisis, and it won’t be the last,” said Sigrid Johannes, an associate director of the groups.
“Off-range corrals are a legitimate – and badly needed – tool in the toolbox for managing critically overpopulated” areas, she said in an email Wednesday.
Nevada is home to about half the 86,000 horses roaming federal lands in 10 states, including Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, North Dakota, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah and Wyoming.
The bureau announced in January it planned to permanently remove 19,000 wild horses and burros in 2022, the most ever in a single year.
As of last month, more than 58,000 wild horses and burros were being housed in holding pens and off-range pastures at a cost to taxpayers of $50 million annually, the lawsuit said.
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Rushdie’s attacker indicted, expected to appear in court
MAYVILLE, N.Y. (AP) — A grand jury has indicted the man who stabbed Salman Rushdie as the acclaimed author prepared to give a talk in western New York, county prosecutors said Thursday.
Hadi Matar, 24, of Fairview, New Jersey, is scheduled to appear on the charges at an afternoon court hearing in Chautauqua County. Matar was arrested Aug. 12 after he rushed the stage at the Chautauqua Institution, stabbing Rushdie multiple times in front of a horrified crowd.
Initial charges were filed the next day, when Matar’s court-appointed lawyer entered a not guilty plea on his behalf. The prosecutor’s office did not immediately release the new charges.
Rushdie, 75, is getting treatment in a Pennsylvania hospital for severe wounds. His literary agent, Andrew Wylie, has said Rushdie had a damaged liver and severed nerves in an arm, and could lose an eye.
Rushdie’s life has been in jeopardy since 1989 when Iran’s supreme leader at the time, Grand Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, issued an edict demanding his death over his novel “The Satanic Verses,” which was viewed as blasphemous by many Muslims.
A semiofficial Iranian foundation had posted a bounty of over $3 million.
Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt called the attack “preplanned.”
The author had just taken the stage at the normally tranquil lakeside retreat for a discussion of protections for writers in exile and freedom of expression when Matar jumped onstage.
Henry Reese, 73, the cofounder of Pittsburgh’s City of Asylum, was onstage with Rushdie and suffered a gash to his forehead, bruising and other minor injuries.
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IEA's Certified Professional in Disability Management (CPDM) Designation Now Available On-Demand
EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Insurance Education Association (IEA), a leading provider of professional training programs in workers' compensation, disability management, risk management, and human resources, announces the launch of its on-demand curriculum in Disability and Absence Management.
The Certified Professional in Disability Management (CPDM) designation addresses the challenges faced by employers in the ever-changing leave and disability landscape, explores integrated disability and absence management (IDAM) components, and identifies the roles and responsibilities of those involved.
Created with contributions by leading experts in the field, the CPDM curriculum offers the mission critical skills needed to develop and manage integrated disability and absence management programs that reduce costs, increase productivity, and maintain compliance.
Now students can drive their own success at their own pace with an on-demand curriculum that offers the flexibility working adults need, while still providing the rigorous content
needed for on-the-job success.
For more information on the CPDM program, visit our website at ieatraining.org/cpdm
ABOUT IEA
IEA creates and delivers professional development and continuing education in workers' compensation, disability management and risk management. With more than 140 years in service, it provides a range of courses, seminars, and on-demand training to help insurance professionals meet their career development goals.
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Strategic direction expands the company's vision to enable end-to-end data estate transformation inclusive of innovative multi-cloud data migration and modernization solutions.
SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tredence Inc., a leading data science solutions provider focused on solving the last mile problem in AI, has announced capability development investments and partnerships to expand and strengthen its 'data on cloud' migration and modernization solutions that will accelerate Data and AI outcomes for its enterprise customers.
Every enterprise data modernization initiative brings its own sets of characteristics and challenges that must be addressed contextually. Siloed data locked in legacy systems and dated modernization and analytics approaches are the chief roadblocks to becoming an insights-driven organization.
Tredence's relentless focus on delivering business transformation value for industries fast-tracks data migration with advanced, enterprise-class, multi-cloud, cross-platform data and analytics migration and modernization solutions that leverage the highest degree of AI-led automation. The company accelerates end-to-end integrated data management through the entire data lifecycle, including data discovery, reengineering, migration, modernization of data and applications, quality improvement, governance, privacy, and data democratization.
The three steps of this strategy are:
- Speed to action through AI-enabled data and analytics migration, modernization accelerators across data lifecycle management. This incorporates data platforms discovery, data discovery, data migration, data catalog, data enrichment and data quality.
- Speed to scale by leveraging its strategic partnerships with all major cloud hyperscalers, as well as data and AI platform ISVs. The company recently partnered with Bladebridge to transform its customers' data state, cloud infrastructure, and deliver a complete suite of data and AI offerings.
- Speed to value by accelerating data migration and modernization timeframes with its innovative solutions, Tredence expects to reduce overall data estate transformation costs and deliver transformational value faster, leveraging its vast industry solutions & accelerators. Tredence invests 5% of its revenue in R&D. The company's AI Innovation center of excellence currently employs more than 100 data scientists and engineers working in industry and functional accelerators.
The three-fold approach equips Tredence to tap into the $30 billion data migration and modernization market and accelerate data estate return on investment for all its enterprise customers in a seamless, end to end motion.
"Enterprises are having a challenging time predicting new customer behaviors and are constantly evaluating, refining, and updating their analytical models. Tredence is making considerable capability development investments in building 'data on cloud' solutions for enterprises. To that end, we are collaborating with an ecosystem of partners to build migration and modernization strategies and solutions that turn enterprises into insights-driven organizations," said Sumit Mehra, Chief Technology Officer, and Co-founder, Tredence.
"Every enterprise today relies on real-time data and insights to stay agile and be competitive in a very dynamic global business environment. However, for most enterprises, insights generation and last-mile adoption remain a pipe dream without a clear, effective data modernization strategy. Our data migration and modernization solutions take the complexity out of data transformation and reduce time to value significantly, operationalizing modern data platforms on the cloud," said Soumendra Mohanty, Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Innovation Officer, Tredence.
Tredence was recently recognized by Databricks as 2022 Retail and CPG (Consumed Packaged Goods) partner of the year and Microsoft Analytics Partner of the Year 2022, highlighting the Data and AI transformation value it is delivering to all its enterprise customers.
About Tredence Inc.
Tredence is a global data science solutions provider focused on solving the last mile problem in AI. The 'last mile' is the gap between insight creation and value realization. Headquartered in San Jose, the company embraces a vertical-first approach and an outcome-driven mindset to help clients win and accelerate value realization from their analytics investments. Tredence is a Great Place to Work-Certified and as a 'Leader' in the Forrester Wave: Customer Analytics Services. Tredence is 1,700-plus employees strong with offices in San Jose, Foster City, Chicago, London, Toronto, and Bangalore, with the largest companies in retail, CPG, hi-tech, telecom, healthcare, travel, and industrials as clients.
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BENSALEM, Pa., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against LifeStance Health Group, Inc. ("LifeStance" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: LFST).
Class Period: June 2021 IPO
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: October 11, 2022
Investors suffering losses on their LifeStance investments are encouraged to contact the Law Offices of Howard G. Smith to discuss their legal rights in this class action at 888-638-4847 or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com.
The complaint filed alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose to investors: (1) that the number of virtual visits clients were undertaking utilizing LifeStance was decreasing as the COVID-19 lockdowns were being lifted, thereby flatlining the Company's out-patient/virtual revenue growth; (2) that the percentage of in-person visits clients were undertaking utilizing LifeStance was increasing as the COVID-19 lockdowns were being lifted, thereby causing the Company's operating expenses to increase substantially; (3) that LifeStance had lost a large number of physicians due to burn-out and, as a result, its physician retention rate had fallen significantly below the 87% highlighted in the Registration Statement and the Company had been expending additional costs to onboard new physicians who were less productive than the outgoing physicians they were replacing; and (4) as a result, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
To be a member of the class action you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action. If you wish to learn more about this class action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to the pending class action lawsuit, please contact Howard G. Smith, Esquire, of Law Offices of Howard G. Smith, 3070 Bristol Pike, Suite 112, Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020, by telephone at (215) 638-4847, toll-free at (888) 638-4847, or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com, or visit our website at www.howardsmithlaw.com.
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Cloud-connected Food Lockers Streamlines Food Deliveries While Elevating the Delivery Experience for Residents
SEATTLE, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Minnow Technologies ("Minnow"), a Seattle-based IoT startup, and Westdale Real Estate Investment and Management ("Westdale"), a national real estate investment and management company headquartered in Dallas, announced today that Westdale has deployed Minnow's contactless food lockers (called "Pickup Pods") at five of its multifamily properties in Florida, Georgia, and Texas.
"We're excited to partner with Westdale to provide their residents with a world-class food delivery experience. Having a Top 50 NMHC Owner/Manager install Pickup Pods across an entire region of the country will help create awareness of Minnow and our mission to make food delivery as efficient, reliable, and convenient as package delivery," said Steven Sperry, Co-Founder, and CEO of Minnow.
Westdale partners with renowned designers and contractors to build and deliver exceptional assets that positively contribute to the lives of their residents. The company continuously strives to make its properties stand out from the competition. Adding a contactless food delivery amenity like the Pickup Pod will further differentiate Westdale's properties by making residents' food deliveries safer, more secure, and more convenient.
Minnow's intelligent food lockers make food delivery and pickup consistent and reliable, every time. Instead of waiting in the lobby or searching for residents' units, food delivery workers drop off orders at the Pickup Pod. This enables them to complete the delivery faster while reducing delivery traffic throughout the property. And residents can pick up at their convenience, knowing their food is kept in a secure, insulated cubby. To help ensure food safety, the Pickup Pod tracks and monitors every delivery, alerting building staff when food isn't picked up within a specified time.
"We're excited to utilize Minnow Pickup Pods in our mid-rise buildings. We expect this to be very popular with residents and to solve food delivery issues. It will also help minimize traffic in our resident corridors and common areas," said Elizabeth Heller, Vice President, Regional Director at Westdale Asset Management. Unlike drop-off tables or leaving deliveries with a concierge, the Pickup Pod tracks and monitors every food delivery while enhancing building security, reducing demands on building staff, and eliminating lobby clutter.
And unlike package lockers, the Pickup Pod is designed for short-term food storage. The Pickup Pod is UL-certified for food safety and comes with insulated cubbies, anti-microbial surfaces, and 24x7 monitoring to help ensure food freshness and safety. It takes up less than four square feet of floor space and can be installed in under 30 minutes. Pickup Pod can go almost anywhere and requires only a standard 120V electrical outlet and a WiFi or cellular connection. And it can accept deliveries from any food delivery service, ghost kitchen, restaurant, or catering company. Today, Pickup Pods streamlines food deliveries in multifamily properties, office buildings, hospitals, universities, corporate campuses, and other places where food is delivered.
Westdale owns a stellar reputation in all disciplines of the multifamily and commercial real estate sectors. Founded in 1991, the privately held company fosters an entrepreneurial spirit with flexible and responsive capital resources enabling adaptive, creative, and opportunistic acquisitions, value-add, core-plus, and suburban in any phase of the economic cycle.
Founded in 2017, Minnow's contactless food lockers (called "Pickup Pods") provide a better way to manage food deliveries. With a sleek, modern design and a small footprint, Pickup Pods are perfect for office buildings, multifamily properties, universities, hospitals, and other places where food is delivered.
To learn more about Minnow, go to https://www.minnowpod.com/ or on social media at linkedin.com/company/minnow, facebook.com/minnowpod, Instagram.com/minnowpod, and twitter.com/minnowpod.
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Federal study: New climate law to slice carbon pollution 40%
(AP) - Clean energy incentives in the new spending package signed this week by President Joe Biden will trim America’s emissions of heat-trapping gases by about 1.1 billion tons (1 billion metric tons) by 2030, a new Department of Energy analysis shows.
The first official federal calculations, shared with The Associated Press before its release Thursday, say that between the bill just signed and last year’s infrastructure spending law, the U.S. by the end of the decade will be producing about 1.26 billion tons (1.15 billion metric tons) less carbon pollution than it would have without the laws. That saving is equivalent to about the annual greenhouse gas emissions of every home in the United States.
The Energy Department analysis finds that with the new law by 2030, U.S. greenhouse gas emissions should be about 40% lower than 2005 levels, which is still not at the U.S. announced target of cutting carbon pollution between 50% and 52% by the end of the decade. But that 40% reduction is similar to earlier calculations by the independent research firm Rhodium Group, which figured cuts would be 31% to 44% and the scientists at Climate Action Tracker, which said the drop would be 26% to 42%.
Most of the projected emissions reductions in the nearly $375 billion spending package would come in promoting “clean energy,” mostly solar and wind power and electric vehicles, the federal analysis said. More than half of the overall projected emission drops would come in how the nation generates electricity, the analysis said. About 10% of the savings in emissions come from agriculture and land conservation.
The new law’s provisions that call for oil and gas leasing on federal land and water “may lead to some increase” in carbon pollution, the federal analysis said, but the other provisions to spur cleaner energy cut 35 tons of greenhouse gas for every new ton of pollution from the increased oil and gas drilling.
Outside experts, such as Bill Hare of Climate Action Tracker, say the new law is a big step for the United States, but it’s still not enough considering that America is the biggest historic carbon polluter, had done little for decades and lags behind Europe.
“At this point anything going in that direction you count as a win, right? I mean after so long a time of total inaction and knowing how difficult politically it is to get the country moving in a direction like this due to politics and economics and all the other things involved with this issue,” National Center for Atmospheric Research climate scientist Gerald Meehl, who wasn’t part of the analysis, said about what the new law will do. “You can argue that’s not nearly enough, but I think once you start seeing motion, you hope that then we can build on that and kind of keep the ball rolling.”
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This multi-year partnership marks DICK'S first-ever with a WNBA franchise, and expands the company's investment in women's sports
PITTSBURGH, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With the WNBA playoffs underway, DICK'S Sporting Goods today announced a partnership with the Chicago Sky, making DICK'S the Official Sporting Goods Retailer and Marketing Partner for the team. This multi-year partnership furthers the company's investment in women's sports, player development, youth athlete engagement and the Chicago community. Effective immediately, Sky fans will see DICK'S Sporting Goods' signage in-arena throughout the playoffs.
As the Official Sporting Goods Retailer and Marketing Partner of the Chicago Sky, DICK'S has committed to work with the Chicago Sky organization to develop community-driven programs to inspire young athletes and drive greater interest in the Chicago Sky, its players and the game. Community initiatives will include:
- Basketball skills clinics;
- Shopping events for local charitable and sports organizations; and
- Involvement with the Chicago Sky Basketball Academy.
The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation, which recently hosted over 700 kids in the Chicago area for Sports Matter Day alongside two Sky players, will continue its support of the Chicago community through:
- "Sports Matter Night," which the Chicago Sky will host for The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation's Sports Matter program, providing youth athletes from partner organizations with tickets to a Chicago Sky home game.
- Sports Matter charitable grants to support the Chicago Sky Cares Foundation's charity ticket program, which provides community organizations, youth groups, deserving families and volunteers with Chicago Sky tickets that they'd otherwise not have access to.
Through this partnership and the WNBA partnership announced in 2021, DICK'S will continue the work it's done in the past year to increase engagement with the League and create opportunities for women to play sports through events like It's Her Shot, which empowers young female athletes to take their place on the court.
"We are passionate about expanding our support of women's sports," said Mark Rooks, vice president of category marketing and partnerships at DICK'S Sporting Goods. "With this multi-year partnership we not only want to demonstrate our belief in the female athlete and the WNBA, but we want to help fuel the rise of women's sports in a city that prides itself on inclusivity, community, and legacy."
"We are thrilled to announce our new multi-year partnership with DICK'S Sporting Goods. Our shared values and commitment to women's sports make this a tremendous fit," said Adam Fox, chief executive officer and president of the Chicago Sky. "We look forward to creating a long lasting community impact between our organizations on and off the court and growing the game through innovative marketing collaborations."
An Official Marketing Partner of the WNBA since 2021, DICK'S Sporting Goods is the largest national retailer for WNBA merchandise.
About DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc.
DICK'S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) creates confidence and excitement by personally equipping all athletes to achieve their dreams. Founded in 1948 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, the leading omnichannel retailer serves athletes and outdoor enthusiasts in more than 850 DICK'S Sporting Goods, Golf Galaxy, Field & Stream, Public Lands, Going Going Gone! and Warehouse Sale stores, online, and through the DICK'S mobile app. DICK'S also owns and operates DICK'S House of Sport and Golf Galaxy Performance Center, as well as GameChanger, a youth sports mobile app for scheduling, communications, live scorekeeping and video streaming.
Driven by its belief that sports make people better, DICK'S has been a longtime champion for youth sports and, together with its Foundation, has donated millions of dollars to support under-resourced teams and athletes through the Sports Matter program and other community-based initiatives. Additional information about DICK'S business, corporate giving, sustainability efforts and employment opportunities can be found on dicks.com, investors.dicks.com, sportsmatter.org, dickssportinggoods.jobs and on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
About The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation
The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation is a tax exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation with a mission to inspire and enable sports participation. It was created by DICK'S Sporting Goods as a private corporate foundation to support DICK'S charitable and philanthropic activities. Driven by its belief that sports make people better, The DICK'S Foundation champions youth sports and provides grants and support to under-resourced teams and athletes through its Sports Matter program and other community-based initiatives. Additional information about The DICK'S Foundation can be found on sportsmatter.org and on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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DICK'S Sporting Goods, (724) 273-5552, press@dcsg.com
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The research report published by Market.us briefly describes the current analysis of global Micro Welding Equipments market, it’s recent market dynamics, detailed market segmentation, leading market key players, and regions.That way we can discuss what is happening now in 2022 and what still needs to improve in the Micro Welding Equipments industry. Therefore, this report represents a brief market outlook of the global Micro Welding Equipments industry. The report includes the impact of COVID-19 on the global Micro Welding Equipments market trends, future forecasts, growth opportunities, end-user industries, and market players. In addition, the research report also comprises the Russia-Ukraine war impact on the global Micro Welding Equipments industry.
This market study examines the major factors influencing the industry’s growth and elaborates how they contribute to it. It examines the most recent developments, sales, market valuation, production, gross margin, and other significant factors of the major players in the Micro Welding Equipments market. The report offers valuable research and suggestions for industry players. To fully understand the current as well as the future market growth, key players can refer to the report’s market figures and statistical analyses. The global Micro Welding Equipments market is analyzed objectively and compares all key segments. The report provides recommendations that will help industry players compete in the Market and to survive.
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Figure 01 : Global Micro Welding Equipments Market Value (USD Mn) Analysis and Forecast, 2021-2032
Market Segmentation Evaluated in the Report:
An outline of the product range: Different types of Micro Welding Equipments Market
Pulsed Arc Welding Machines
Resistance Welding Machines
Other
Classified Applications of Micro Welding Equipments Market:
Jewelry Industry
Medical Devices
Electronics
Mold Maintenance
Other
The Micro Welding Equipments market report deals with multiple research objectives, investment plans, business strategies, import-export, and supply-demand. It provides deep insights into the target product’s production, revenue, and consumption. It helps key players to increase sales and growth within the global Micro Welding Equipments market. Several research and development activities are underway to enhance Micro Welding Equipments products and new innovative technologies. The competitive perspective section of the report presents a clear insight into the market share analysis of the major players in the industry. It also provides historical data, current market scenarios, and future insights on Micro Welding Equipments market.
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Key Players Analysis:
This industry’s success depends on the ability to extend and stretch product lines. Companies spend heavily on research to develop new products that meet the requirements of local regulations and standards. In addition, big companies are inclined to make acquisitions to obtain considerable market share through strategic company acquisitions. Furthermore, favorable government policies adopted by countries in the developing world backed by cutting-edge capital from venture capitalists have resulted in many innovative companies in the market.
Top Companies Participating in the Micro Welding Equipments Market are:
Pro-Fusion
OR Laser
Micro Products Company
Micro Weld India
STT Microwelding
Micro Welding Equipment
Riland
Key Takeaways of the Competitive Landscape Section:
• Detailed overview of the company profiles of each key player
• Contribution of revenue share
• Industrial chain analysis of each key player
• Business growth strategies aquired by leading market players
Value (US$ Mn) Analysis by Region, 2022
The geographic regions in this report are segmented into several key areas for production, consumption, revenue (million USD), and market share. The Micro Welding Equipments growth for this region between 2022 and 2032 (prevision), will be covered
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This research study involved the extensive usage of both primary and secondary data sources. The research process involved the study of various factors affecting the industry, including the government policy, market environment, competitive landscape, historical data, present trends in the market, technological innovation, upcoming technologies and the technical progress in related industry, and market risks, opportunities, market barriers and challenges. The following illustrative figure shows the market research methodology applied in this report.
Market Size Estimation
Top-down and bottom-up approaches are used to validate the global {d.keyword} size and estimate the market size for manufacturers, regions segments, product segments and applications (end users).
The market estimations in this report are based on the marketed sale price of products (excluding any discounts provided by the manufacturer, distributor, wholesaler or traders). The percentage splits, Market Share (%), and breakdowns of the product segments are derived on the basis of weightages assigned to each of the segments on the basis of their utilization rate and average sale price. The regional splits of the overall {d.keyword} and its sub-segments are based on the percentage adoption or utilization of the given product in the respective region or country.
Analyst’s Perspective On Micro Welding Equipments Market:
The study’s authors predict that the market for Micro Welding Equipments will grow at a CAGR (%) during 2023-2032. The market’s profitability will encourage new entrants to venture and take advantage of the increasing demand. Favorable government policies adopted by countries in the developing world backed by cutting-edge capital from venture capitalists have resulted in the emergence of many innovative companies in the market. Furthermore, the development and expansion of e-Commerce portals, which offer sales closure through attractive discounts and deals even from overseas regions, will continue to support opportunities.
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TOC Highlights:
Chapter 1 Preface
This segment provides opinions of key participants, an audit of Micro Welding Equipments industry, market outlook across key regions, financial services, and various challenges faced by Micro Welding Equipments market. It briefly introduces the global Micro Welding Equipments market. This section depends on the Scope of the Study and Report Guidance.
Chapter 2 Executive Summary
It elaborated market outlook by segmentation in Micro Welding Equipments market. In addition, it also represents the market snapshot covered in the report.
Chapter 3 Market Dynamics
This section comprises current market dynamics in the Micro Welding Equipments market. Such as key driving factors, major opportunities areas, restraining factors, & recent trends in Micro Welding Equipments market. It also includes SWOT analysis and Porter’s five force analysis. This help to identify the key growth factors and challenges in the Micro Welding Equipments market.
Chapter 4 Global Micro Welding Equipments market Analysis, Opportunity, and Forecast, 2016-2032
This chapter comprises the current scenario of the Global Micro Welding Equipments market in 2021, including forecast estimation for 2023-2032.
Chapter 5 Geographic Analysis
This section has covered in-depth regional market share analysis and carefully scrutinized it to understand its current and future growth, development, and demand scenarios for this market.
Chapter 7 Covid-19 Impact
This section briefly describes the positive and negative impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Global Micro Welding Equipments Market.
Chapter 8 Pricing Analysis
This chapter provides price point analysis by region and other forecasts.
Chapter 9 Competitive Landscape
It includes major players in the Micro Welding Equipments market. Moreover, it also covers the detailed company shares analysis in the report based on their product’s demand, market served, the number of products, applications, regional growth, and other factors.
Chapter 10 Research Methodology
The research methodology chapter includes the following main facts,
10.1 Coverage
10.2 Secondary Research
10.3 Primary Research
Chapter 11 Conclusion
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The new design offers dairy, personal care and plant-based processors a higher level of hygiene and food safety
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SPX FLOW, Inc., a leading provider of process solutions for the nutrition, health and industrial markets, has announced a new APV Aseptic Rapid Recovery System that is unlike others on the market. The new technology, featuring steam barriers and pressurization, is the first with this design for high-value and sensitive products. The design offers dairy and plant-based processors a sustainable way to increase productivity, reduce waste and provide greater product yields while offering the highest level of food safety.
The market for ambient yogurt and dessert — which use aseptic systems — is on the rise. Ambient yogurts are heat-treated after fermentation, providing similar benefits as cold yogurt but with a longer shelf life. These products demand an aseptic setup for downstream process. SPX FLOW's new recovery system is a perfect fit for this application, saving more high-value product through a quicker cleaning process. It can also be used for other high-viscosity products, including creams, cosmetics and nutraceuticals.
"Customers no longer need to flush valuable products down the drain," said Pranav Shah, SPX FLOW Market Director of Dairy, Beverage and Plant-Based. "This exciting new offering for our customers can help across the board — from a more sustainable process to less plant downtime to higher yields for neutral pH, low acidic products."
The Aseptic Rapid Recovery System is designed to clear product from process pipes in a more sustainable way — using approximately 60 to 70 percent less water compared to other cleaning systems. The Rapid Recovery System can easily retrofit into existing plants, providing them the ability to expand their product lines into more ambient offerings.
"One of the best parts is that businesses do not need to overhaul their system to benefit from these upgrades," Shah says. "The parts are accessible, serviceable and ergonomic, so they fit into small spaces without having to make major changes."
Customers using the Rapid Recovery System will have peace of mind knowing that they have the highest quality products and customer service by choosing SPX FLOW. Parts are traceable and the system is optimized for aftermarket parts, including valves, actuators and gaskets that are already in inventory.
"We're always looking to be on the forefront when it comes to helping our customers with their sustainability, hygiene and safety goals," says Shah. "With this growing trend in ambient and long-life food and beverage products, we hope that more businesses will be able to use the benefits of this system to grow and innovate for their customers, as well."
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Based in Charlotte, N.C., SPX FLOW, Inc. improves the world through innovative and sustainable solutions. The company's product offering is concentrated in process technologies that perform mixing, blending, fluid handling, separation, thermal heat transfer and other activities that are integral to processes performed across a wide variety of nutrition, health and industrial markets.
SPX FLOW had approximately $1.5 billion in 2021 annual revenues and has operations in more than 30 countries and sales in more than 140 countries. To learn more about SPX FLOW, please visit www.spxflow.com.
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BENSALEM, Pa., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against LifeStance Health Group, Inc. ("LifeStance" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: LFST).
Class Period: June 2021 IPO
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: October 11, 2022
Investors suffering losses on their LifeStance investments are encouraged to contact the Law Offices of Howard G. Smith to discuss their legal rights in this class action at 888-638-4847 or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com.
The complaint filed alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose to investors: (1) that the number of virtual visits clients were undertaking utilizing LifeStance was decreasing as the COVID-19 lockdowns were being lifted, thereby flatlining the Company's out-patient/virtual revenue growth; (2) that the percentage of in-person visits clients were undertaking utilizing LifeStance was increasing as the COVID-19 lockdowns were being lifted, thereby causing the Company's operating expenses to increase substantially; (3) that LifeStance had lost a large number of physicians due to burn-out and, as a result, its physician retention rate had fallen significantly below the 87% highlighted in the Registration Statement and the Company had been expending additional costs to onboard new physicians who were less productive than the outgoing physicians they were replacing; and (4) as a result, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
To be a member of the class action you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action. If you wish to learn more about this class action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to the pending class action lawsuit, please contact Howard G. Smith, Esquire, of Law Offices of Howard G. Smith, 3070 Bristol Pike, Suite 112, Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020, by telephone at (215) 638-4847, toll-free at (888) 638-4847, or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com, or visit our website at www.howardsmithlaw.com.
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BERLIN (AP) — Germany will temporarily lower taxes on natural gas to ease the pressures on people struggling with soaring energy costs fueled by Russia’s war on Ukraine, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Thursday.
The announcement at a hastily convened news conference in Berlin comes a day after Scholz met with hostile protests during a town hall event outside the capital.
Scholz said his government had decided to lower the value-added tax on gas from 19% to 7% until the end of March 2024.
“The rising gas prices are a big burden for many citizens,” Scholz said, adding that further measures would be announced in the coming weeks.
In addition to rising wholesale prices for natural gas caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine earlier this year, German consumers will have to pay a new surcharge to prop up energy companies scrambling to find new supplies on the global market.
Russia has reduced flows of natural gas — used to generate electricity, run factories and heat homes in the winter — to Germany and other European countries, and there are fears of more cutbacks as the weather gets colder and demand increases. The resulting high prices are fueling inflation, eroding people’s spending power and raising the possibility of a recession.
Scholz said lowering the tax on gas purchases in general would more than make up for the new surcharges, effectively meaning that they will be paid for from government coffers. The German leader said the issue was a matter of “justice … to ensure that the country remains united during this crisis.”
Scholz was confronted late Wednesday with angry chants from protesters during a town hall event in Neuruppin, 50 kilometers (31 miles) northwest of the capital. Videos showed several hundred people standing outside the security fence surrounding the event, some shouting “Traitor!” and “Beat it!”
German news agency dpa reported that the protesters were organized by the far-right Alternative for Germany and the Left party.
Experts, however, questioned whether the tax reduction was the right measure, given that the German government is also trying to get people to use less gas.
“Gas is in very short supply at the moment, that’s why gas prices are high,” said Stefan Kooths of the Kiel Institute for the World Economy. “In such a situation, it’s not appropriate to water down price signals through state intervention in the tax rules.”
Kooths said it would have been better for the German government to tax gas in full and use the revenues to help those who are hardest hit by rising energy prices.
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MDMA seized from youth in Alappuzha
Accused bought drugs from outside State: police
The police on Thursday arrested a 21-year-old youth and seized 13 g of MDMA, a psychotropic drug, from him at Haripad in Alappuzha. The arrested was identified as Praveen Prabhakar, alias Kochupuli, of Pallikkal, Kattanam.
He was taken into custody from the KSRTC bus station in a joint operation carried out by the Haripad police and the District Anti-Narcotics Special Action Force.
The police said the accused had bought the drugs from outside the State. He was planning to sell the contraband to some people in Kayamkulam and Vallikunnam.
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Brendan Rodgers does not expect Wesley Fofana to be leaving Leicester
By PA Staff published
Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers expects Wesley Fofana to still be at the club after the transfer window shuts.
The defender has been the subject of two bids from Chelsea but both were rejected and nothing fresh has arrived in the last 10 days.
Rodgers has insisted all along that Fofana is not for sale and does not expect to lose him in the next fortnight.
“I don’t think so far ahead, the idea is that is he is a Leicester City player, ” he said.
“He is not for sale, the club have made that clear, unless anything changes on that I would expect him to be here.
“Currently at this moment there is nothing new and nothing has changed from when we last spoke.”
There were reports that the 21-year-old had asked Leicester to accept a lower fee while Rodgers has denied the player handed in a transfer request.
Asked to clear up the speculation, the boss added: “Yes, I can, he hasn’t. He’s a great kid. He’s loved by his team-mates.
“He’s a great personality. He’s still developing. He’s nowhere near the finished article.
“We’ve spoken numbers of times about the whole situation and of course a private conversation. Our communication is normal, and we just continue to prepare for the games.
“It’s a challenge for any player and for clubs around this time when the window is open, and there’s lots of speculation and lots of noise that goes on with it, and especially for a young player – 21 – all the speculation that has surrounded it.
“That’s why we’re here, to help and educate him in dealing with all these rumours. The focus is very much on the team and getting them ready for the weekend.”
Rodgers says there have been no fresh bids for any other players and without any sales he is unable to bring in any reinforcements.
Having taken one point from their opening two games, the former Liverpool and Celtic boss admits it is a testing time.
“There is no denying it, any manager will tell you it’s always a tricky period, your season has started, you’re trying to get focused, you spend summer creating this really powerful collective unit to see you through the season and then through this period there’s speculation,” he said ahead of Saturday’s visit of Southampton.
“You have to remember these are very young guys, for some of them it’s the first time they’ve experienced these situations.
Brendan Rodgers has been speaking to the media as we get closer to #LEISOU on Saturday 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/bEaQ97Na51— Leicester City (@LCFC) August 18, 2022
“There can always be disruption but the idea is to keep the group focused. The minute the window shuts it all ends but while we’re in this period it’s challenging.
“Every manager would want to strengthen and I’m no different to the others but if we are unable to do it…concentrate on what you have.
“I have some fantastic players here, a wonderful group,. If we can keep them fit and get luck with injuries I still think we can have a really good season.”
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Home :: News :: Hua Chunyan won one prize in Ting Zeru Compet.Champ H\nDear Daughter! Thank you always supporting Mama, Hua. Let’ t share Hua is going there at now, here! (Screenshot video ) I believe so, with Mame & Haiwei, together with her sister team in Hoh Chung Tech college is making a very best team Hahain!\nLing Y Brookwood unretires No. 3; first time since 1951
By WVUA 23 Sports Reporter Drew Pavan
Following practice on Monday, The Brookwood High School football team unretired the No. 3. The number was retired in honor of former Brookwood running back Billy Joe Young, who in 1951 suffered a paralyzing neck injury.
Bramblett and his coaching staff’s intent when they unretired the number was to award it to a player who makes a difference for his team and community on and off the field.
The Brookwood staff unanimously agrees on sophomore quarterback Jacob Rowell as the first No. 3 recipient.
“Jacob works every day to set himself apart, and he leads. he does things the right way,” said Bramblett. “He takes equipment on and off the field. If somebody’s limping or hurt, he’s over there helping them.” | https://www.wvua23.com/brookwood-unretires-no-3-first-time-since-1951/ | 2022-08-18T15:51:00Z | https://www.wvua23.com/brookwood-unretires-no-3-first-time-since-1951/ | true |
Carol Vorderman announced recently that she has dropped more than a dress size in just over two weeks, having showcased the results of her efforts on social media.
The presenter, 61, has revealed that she has lost weight following her two-week stay at a fitness and wellness retreat in Portugal - sharing a bikini-clad selfie with her fans.
The former Countdown co-host has become known for her physique and 'sexy selfies' on Instagram, with her figure having even been compared to that of Kim Kardashian, 41.
She's had a few different looks over her career though, so we've taken a look back at some of the styles she has sported since becoming a household name in the 1980s.
Carol joined the Channel 4 show in 1982, sporting a mullet hair style and oversized clothing in some photos from her first decade as host alongside the late Richard Whiteley.
She embraced a 'geeky' and often more conservative style than fans may be used in recent years, though it wasn't long before she had a little bit of a makeover.
The early 1990s - which saw her marry second husband Patrick King, following her divorce from Christopher Mather - brought a new hairstyle for the Cambridge graduate.
That decade saw Carol with typically straighter hair along with a more defined fringe. She also seemed to experiment with her makeup and her outfits included blazers.
The new millennium brought a significant change into her life, with her separating from Patrick, who is the father of her two children; Katie, now 30, and Cameron, now 25.
It was around this time that Carol began to embrace a new style - as well as receiving an MBE - with her opting for what has been described as a "flirty, modern hair cut".
Her fashion choices reflected the new style, showcasing her figure more frequently - like the infamous blue dress at the BAFTAs which was deemed 'too revealing' at the time.
The mid noughties sadly saw Carol lose co-host Richard, who passed away in 2005. She remained on the show with new co- presenters until her departure in 2008.
She seemed to embrace a more glamorous style - with her outfits, makeup and hairstyles - throughout the noughties and into more recent years in her lengthy career.
It was in 2011 that she was first awarded Rear of the Year. She received the title again three years later in 2014. She remains the only person to have won the award twice.
Her derrière has been the subject of speculation over the last decade or so, though Carol has previously dismissed the suggestion that she has ndergone implants in the past.
She told the Daily Mail in 2019: "I've always had a huge a***. [...] I promise I haven't had bottom implants. It's the same old bottom. In my family, loads of us have it."
The presenter has suggested that her fashion choices - such as high-waisted pants and tight dresses, for example - give her a more "defined silhouette" than other options.
She further stated that the shape is down to "years of keeping fit," with her having been working out for decades, including doing weight training and squats in her routine.
It was in around 2015 that Carol underwent another major transformation as she ditched her trademark brunette hair to go blonde - sporting lighter hair ever since.
Although she had worn figure-hugging outfits in the past, it was around this time that the presenter became more associated with that look - with them flaunting her figure.
Alongside questions about her derrière, Carol has addressed speculation that her bust has increased since her initial years as a host on Countdown in her twenties.
She told the Mail a few years ago that she used to be a size 36, though stated that nowadays she's measures at a 38D bra size. She suggested there are various reasons for it.
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"I think your bust does grow with hormonal changes," she said, adding that that having children and going through the menopause - as well as HRT - probably affected it too.
The last few years have seen Carol hit her stride when it comes to tight clothing, with her fashion and physique having made headlines and attracted much attention.
She often showcases her figure on social media, including posing in a bikini and denim shorts to reveal she has dropped over a dress size whilst at the retreat in Portugal.
Carol added in the recent post that, alongside the weight loss, she is now "bursing with energy". She further stated that the Juice Masters Retreat is a "special place" to visit.
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CAIRO (AP) — More than 70 people have been killed and 14,500 homes destroyed by Sudan’s seasonal downpours and floods, a senior official said Thursday.
The death toll since the rainy season kicked off in May stood at 77 people, Brig. Gen. Abdul-Jalil Abdul-Rahim, spokesman for Sudan’s National Council for Civil Defense, told The Associated Press.
The provinces most affected include North Kordofan, Jazira, South Kordofan, South Darfur and River Nile, he added.
On Monday, the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said that more than 136,000 people have been affected by floods in the eastern Sudan and Kordofan states. The UN agency said it expected this figure to increase as the counting was still underway and heavy rains had been forecast.
Sudan’s rainy season usually lasts until September, with floods peaking just before then.
Last year, flooding and heavy rain killed more than 80 people and swamped tens of thousands of houses across the country. In 2020, authorities declared Sudan a natural disaster area and imposed a three-month state of emergency across the country after the deluge killed around 100 people and inundated over 100,000 houses. | https://who13.com/news/international-news/ap-international/sudan-seasonal-floods-kill-77-people-destroy-14500-homes/ | 2022-08-18T15:52:08Z | https://who13.com/news/international-news/ap-international/sudan-seasonal-floods-kill-77-people-destroy-14500-homes/ | false |
SARASOTA, Fla.(WFLA) — A Sarasota County deputy was rushed to the hospital after he was sliced with a “massive” machete during an officer-involved shooting incident Thursday morning.
According to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office, a man wielding a machete and a baseball bat entered a home near the intersection of Meldon Street and Richardson Way in Sarasota around 9:30 a.m. When the homeowner noticed the man inside his house, he dialed 911 and fled for his own safety.
Officials said four deputies, who were already patrolling the area, arrived at the home within two minutes of the 911 call. When deputies arrived, the suspect advanced toward the deputies holding the machete.
“What I can tell you is one of my deputies was struck by the machete in his hand,” an official with the sheriff’s office said during a Thursday morning media briefing. “He is currently at the hospital and he is being seen by a hand surgeon. He is getting ready to go into surgery. I pray to god he doesn’t lose his fingers or his hand.”
After the deputy was struck by the machete, two other deputies opened fire on the man, who ultimately died at the scene. Authorities have yet to confirm the suspect’s identity but described him as a white male.
Authorities said they believe the homeowner and the suspect were not familiar with one another. The homeowner was not injured during the incident.
“Any day deputies have to fire their weapon is not a good day,” the sheriff’s office added. “It’s not a good day at all.”
Additional details are expected to be released as an investigation continues.
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Moment mobility scooter murder suspect was caught on CCTV four days before brutal stabbing of beloved 87-year-old busker: Man, 44, bought birthday card and chocolates in shop 300 yards from home where he was arrested
- EXCLUSIVE: CCTV shows Thomas O'Halloran's suspected killer in a convenience store on Saturday
- Armed police arrested a 44-year-old man in Southall, west London in early hours of this morning
- Beloved grandfather, 87, raising money for Ukraine war victims was stabbed to death in Greenford on Tuesday
- It comes amid mounting fury at Mayor Sadiq Khan as a wave of violent crime sweeps the capital
CCTV shared exclusively with MailOnline shows the 44-year-old buying a birthday card and a box of chocolates while wearing a blue Covid face mask in a convenience store on Saturday afternoon
This is the man arrested on suspicion of brutally stabbing beloved busker Thomas O'Halloran to death captured on CCTV in a shop just days before the suspected murder - after neighbours revealed armed police smashed in the door of his west London home during a tense 30-minute standoff today.
CCTV shared exclusively with MailOnline shows the 44-year-old buying a birthday card and a box of chocolates while wearing a blue Covid face mask in a convenience store on Saturday afternoon - four days before the pensioner, 87, was killed in a daylight attack.
Mr O'Halloran was raising money for victims of Putin's savage invasion of Ukraine - which has led to alleged war crimes including the murder of captured soldiers, torture, a massive refugee crisis and fears of a global famine - outside a Tesco store and South Greenford railway station when he was knifed to death in his mobility scooter on Tuesday.
The shopkeeper, whose store is less than 300 yards from where police arrested a man early this morning, told MailOnline he immediately recognised the man from the CCTV image released by police after the suspected murder.
He said: 'I've only seen him a couple of times, but I know his mum who always comes in here. As soon as I saw the police photo I remembered the incident and found him on the CCTV. There was something off about him which made me remember him.'
The stabbing has appalled the nation and fuelled anger at Mr Khan and the Metropolitan Police as they struggle to combat a rising tide of crime in London, with six suspected murders committed in the capital in the past four days alone - a phenomenon which the Labour figure astonishingly appeared to suggest was caused by the current heatwave, longer days and school holidays.
This morning, a police forensic team arrived at the address in Southall, and one of the officers used a torch to illuminate the white door frame and doorbell. A police car was parked outside the semi-detached home, with red tape across the driveway.
Shocked residents described how more than six police officers used a battering ram to smash down the front door of the suspect's semi-detached home on Allenby Road at around 1.30am and shouted for the man to give himself up before he emerged and was pushed to the floor and handcuffed. The house is occupied by a Jamaican couple, they added.
One neighbour said: 'It was 1.30am and I was woken up by shouting a lot so cars arriving. I looked out and could see the police trying to smash down the door. They were using some sort of battering ram.
'Some of them went inside, but there was no sign of anyone. That lasted for about 30 minutes. Then they brought out a man.
'He was resisting and they pushed him to the floor and handcuffed his hands behind his back. Two of the police lifted him off the pavement and took him to a car.'
Another said: 'There was some shouting and when I looked out there seemed to be lots of police. Some were in plain clothes. I immediately thought it must have something to do with the murder in Greenford. I do not know the person who lives there, but we would wave hello. It's all come as a bit of a shock.'
The shopkeeper, whose store is less than 300 yards from where police arrested a man early this morning, told MailOnline he immediately recognised the man from the CCTV image released by police after the suspected murder
Thomas O'Halloran, 87, was stabbed to death while riding his mobility scooter on Tuesday
Police and forensic officers at a property in Southall, west London today
This image appears to show the scene of the arrest in Southall early this morning
Foresnic officers at an address in Southall this morning after a man was arrested on suspicion of murdering the pensioner
Flowers outside a Tesco superstore where Thomas O'Halloran used to busk
Mr O'Halloran's mobility scooter with the Ukrainian flag's colours, in Greenford on Tuesday
Detective Chief Inspector Jim Eastwood, who is leading the investigation, said: 'I would like to thank the public for their overwhelming support following this horrific incident.
'As a result of the release of a CCTV image yesterday, an arrest has been made and this investigation is progressing at pace.
'Mr O'Halloran's family have been updated with this development and continue to be supported by specially trained officers.'
Heartwarming footage later emerged of the elderly grandfather busking on his 87th birthday which he celebrated just two weeks ago.
Pal Martin Jones, 53, said: 'He was a lovely Irish gentleman and every day he was raising money for Ukraine- it was to help refugees.
'I have known him for about six to eight months and chat to him whenever I see him outside Tesco. Tom was just a lovely bloke who would talk to anyone in the community.
'He laughed with everyone. His hobbies were going to play his accordion and harmonica and raising money. He has been doing it due at least 10 years.
'My friend and I are going to go to Tesco to try and give the family something for the funeral. We would always chat and he would tell me what he was up to. He was a lovely member of the community and was loved by everybody.
'It was his 87th birthday just two Sundays ago. He was at Tesco and had a card saying it was his 87th birthday.'
Mr O'Halloran was originally from Ennistymon, Co Clare, in the west of Ireland. The local community in Clare expressed their 'deep shock' following the pensioner's death. He is survived by his family, including his sister, two brothers, nieces and nephews.
Local Fine Gael senator Martin Conway said Mr O'Halloran visited Ireland regularly and that his death has left his home community in Ennistymon and north Clare in 'deep shock and sadness'.
Mr Conway noted the passionate musician was 'very popular' in Greenford and often busked for charity.
Former Labour MP Stephen Pound paid tribute to the pensioner, an ex-constituent whom he knew from the busker's regular public presence in the area.
He told GB News: 'Tom was a real local character. He would be outside Greenford station playing the accordion, occasionally the harmonica.
'He was a sweet, lovely man... He was well-liked and well-loved, but, above all, he was one of those characters who would cement an area.'
It comes after officers were called to Cayton Road in Greenford, west London, on Tuesday to reports of a stabbing and Mr O'Halloran was declared dead at the scene.
Detectives believe Mr O'Halloran was stabbed in Western Avenue at about 4pm before managing to travel around 75 yards on his mobility scooter to Runnymede Gardens, where he flagged down a member of the public for help.
Harrowing footage released yesterday showed the much-loved busker 20 minutes before he was attacked in broad daylight in an alleyway next to the busy A40 Western Avenue.
The footage was taken at 3.48pm as he passed a newsagent shop close to the superstore.
Police were called 18 minutes later at 4.06pm after Mr O'Halloran was ambushed as he headed towards Greenford Station a mile away.
It comes as Mr Khan faces growing pressure to crack down on violent crime after Mr O'Halloran was knifed in an unassuming suburb in broad daylight.
Tories accused the Left-wing leader of doing 'next to nothing' following six murders in four days and 59 so far this year.
Former policing minister Kit Malthouse called for Mr Khan to consider introducing tough measures similar to those brought in by Boris Johnson when he was London mayor.
Mr Malthouse, now Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, told LBC radio station that London 'has been plagued by knife crime in the past and seems to be in the grip of it again'.
He added: 'I just hope that the mayor starts to take this as seriously as we did all those years ago and leans in hard.'
And astonishingly, today Mr Khan suggested London's recent spate of violent crime is due to longer days, school holidays and summer heatwaves.
The mayor of London was speaking after six homicides had been reported in the capital in less than a week.
Forensic teams searching for evidence in Perivale today - after a man was arrested on suspicion of murder
Mr O'Halloran had spent many an afternoon collecting funds for charitable causes in the Greenford, west London area before he was knifed to death
He was riding a mobility scooter in Greenford when he was stabbed to death this week
An aerial view of the scene in Greenford where Mr O'Halloran was stabbed
On Saturday, 25-year-old Kacey Boothe was shot in Walthamstow, north London, and the next day Stephen Goodman, 60 was found dead in Dagenham, east London.
Also on Sunday, Sonny Booty, 36, was found dead in a residential property in Lewisham.
Monday saw the fatal stabbing of Li Sung, 58, just off Oxford Street, central London, and Aziza Bennis, 58, in Ealing, west London.
Addressing the surge in violence, Mr Khan told LBC today: 'We have seen over the last few days, the last week, a number of awful homicides.
'I'm afraid this summer we are seeing what we feared, which is an increase in violent crime... there are longer daylight hours, school holidays, a heatwave and so forth.
'We are working with the police to suppress that violence.'
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1 Cheap Telecom Stock to Consider Buying Now
Millicom International (TIGO) reported impressive service revenue and EBITDA growth in its last quarter and expects its OCF and cumulative EFCF to rise significantly for 2022. This defensive stock's lower...
Millicom International (TIGO) reported impressive service revenue and EBITDA growth in its last quarter and expects its OCF and cumulative EFCF to rise significantly for 2022. This defensive stock's lower valuation and strong profitability make it an ideal candidate for investors looking for steady returns. Continue reading….
Headquartered in Luxembourg, Millicom International Cellular S.A. (TIGO) provides cable and mobile services in Latin America and Africa. The company offers mobile services, including mobile data and voice; short message service; and mobile financial services, such as payments, money transfers, international remittances, savings, real-time loans, and micro-insurance. The stock has gained 17.1% over the past month to close its last trading session at $15.55.
The company achieved service revenue growth in every country and business unit in the second quarter of fiscal 2022. It expects to achieve full-year 2022 organic OCF growth of around 10% and cumulative EFCF of between $800 million and $1 billion over the next three years.
Moreover, Colombia performed pretty well, as service revenue growth accelerated to more than 8%, driven by mobile, which grew nearly 20%, fueled by high-single-digit ARPU growth resulting from the shift in mix toward postpaid.
Here is what could influence TIGO's performance:
Latest Developments
Last month, TIGO announced that its operation in Colombia has entered into a wholesale network access agreement with Empresa de Telecomunicaciones de Bogota (ETB). According to the terms of the agreement, Tigo Colombia will be able to offer Tigo-branded broadband internet, PayTV, telephony, and over-the-top services to residential and small business customers using ETB's fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) network, which covers 1.5 million homes in Bogota.
Also, last month, TIGO announced that its operation in Colombia (Tigo Colombia) has entered into a wholesale network access agreement with Ufinet. The terms of the agreement enable Tigo Colombia to offer Tigo-branded broadband internet, PayTV, telephony, and over-the-top services to residential and business customers using Ufinet's extensive fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) network in Bogota.
Robust Financials
TIGO's revenue increased 44.6% year-over-year to $1.45 billion for the second quarter of fiscal 2022. Its operating profit grew 99.6% from its year-ago value to $247.00 million, while its net profit came in at $129.00 million compared to a net loss of $100.00 million in the prior period. The company's EPS amounted to $1.14 compared to a loss per share of $0.77 in the year-ago period.
Strong Profitability
TIGO's trailing-12-month gross profit margin of 72.52% is 43.5% higher than the industry average of 50.52%. In addition, its trailing-12-month net income margin of 14.62% is 173.9% higher than the 5.34% industry average. Also, its trailing-12-month ROE, ROC, and ROA are 281.2%, 38.5%, and 134.6% higher than the respective industry averages.
Discounted Valuation
The stock's 15.37X forward non-GAAP P/E is 14.3% lower than its industry average of 17.94x. Also, its trailing-12-month EV/Sales of 1.73X is 20.1% lower than its industry average of 2.16x. Its 0.47x forward Price/Sales is 65.9% lower than its industry average of 1.38x
Impressive Growth Prospects
Street expects TIGO revenues to rise 49.9% in the current quarter, 31.1% in the current year, and 3.6% next year. The company's EPS is expected to rise 420% in the current quarter and 24.2% next year.
Furthermore, the company has an impressive earnings surprise history; it topped the consensus EPS estimates in three of the trailing four quarters.
POWR Ratings Reflect Solid Prospects
TIGO has an overall A grade, which equates to a Strong Buy in our proprietary POWR Ratings system. The POWR Ratings are calculated by considering 118 distinct factors, with each factor weighted to an optimal degree.
Our proprietary rating system also evaluates each stock based on eight distinct categories. TIGO has a B grade for Quality, Value, and Stability. TIGO's higher-than-industry profitability is consistent with its Quality grade. The company's lower-than-industry valuation justifies its Value grade. Its 0.91 beta is in sync with its Stability grade.
Among the 47 stocks in the A-rated Telecom – Foreign industry, TIGO is ranked #5.
Beyond what I stated above, we have graded TIGO for Growth, Sentiment, and Momentum. Get all TIGO ratings here.
Bottom Line
TIGO's strong financials reflect the stock's bright prospects. Being part of a defensive industry, the stock's lower-than-industry valuation and strong profitability make it a solid buy for investors looking for steady returns.
How does Millicom International Cellular S.A. (TIGO) Stack Up Against its Peers?
TIGO has an overall POWR Rating of A, which equates to a Strong Buy. Check out these other stocks within the Telecom – Foreign industry with A ratings: Telekom Austria AG (TKAGY), MTN Group Limited (MTNOY), and Internet Initiative Japan Inc. (IIJIY).
TIGO shares were trading at $15.76 per share on Thursday morning, up $0.21 (+1.35%). Year-to-date, TIGO has declined -44.60%, versus a -9.41% rise in the benchmark S&P 500 index during the same period.
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A teenage girl who died after getting into difficulty in water in Tameside has been named as Lucy Smith.
The 14-year-old's body was tragically recovered from water near Crowswood Drive in Stalybridge after a huge search was launched on Monday night. Specialist search teams from the fire service and Greater Manchester Police were deployed after the incident was reported at around 6.30pm.
Police said the body was recovered overnight and was then formally identified. A spokesperson for the Manchester South Coroners' Court has now confirmed that a file in relation to Lucy's death has been passed to the coroner.
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An inquest will open at a later date. Police said they did not believe there were any suspicious circumstances surrounding her death.
Touching tributes for the teenager have been left at the scene near the bank of the water. Pictures taken today showed dozens of flowers, balloons and photos laid on the ground.
Teddies have also been left at the scene, as well as a sign that said 'RIP Lucy'. After the incident, Greater Manchester Police and the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service reiterated warnings for people not to swim in open water.
Detective Inspector Steven Horton, of GMP's Tameside CID, said: "Yesterday evening’s events are nothing short of devastating and my thoughts are with the friends and family of the young girl who lost her life in such awful circumstances. We are doing all we can to support the girl’s family at this incredibly difficult time, and we are focused on ensuring they get the answers they deserve as to how this tragedy occurred.
"From our enquiries so far, we are confident that there are no suspicious circumstances and that this is such a sad reminder of the dangers of entering open water, whatever the weather."
A GMFRS spokesperson said: "At around 6.30pm on Monday 15 August, firefighters were called out to Crowswood Drive, Carrbrook to reports of a girl getting into difficulty in the water. A number of fire service teams, including a boat crew, under water drone and Technical Response Unit, worked with other emergency service search teams into the night at the scene.
"Shortly before 11pm, a body was recovered from the water by a police diving team. The incident has now been handed over to Greater Manchester Police to investigate.
"This is an absolutely heart-breaking incident. The thoughts of everyone at Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service are with the girl who has sadly lost her life, and her family and friends at this tragic time.
"We urge everyone to be alert to the dangers of open water and to not jump into it or swim in it unless it’s an organised event."
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Latinx Files: United Farm Workers marches to Sacramento
Fifty six years after Cesar Chavez’s historic march, the United Farm Workers is once again headed to Sacramento.
On Aug. 3, the labor organization co-founded by Chavez and Dolores Huerta kicked off a 24-day, 335-mile march from Delano to the state capital to pressure Gov. Gavin Newsom into signing Assembly Bill 2183. The bill, which is currently awaiting a vote by the state Senate (it’s expected to pass), would let farmworkers vote by mail in union elections.
AB 2183 is similar to a bill vetoed last year by Newsom, who said he opposed it because of “inconsistencies and procedural issues.” As my colleague Jean Guerrero wrote in September, the governor’s veto was seen as a slap to the face by a labor organization that had canvassed on his behalf during the recall vote. In response, the UFW marched in protest from French Laundry, the fancy restaurant where Newsom infamously dined during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, to PlumpJack Winery, which he co-founded.
But that march was a cakewalk compared with this year’s.
Over the last two weeks, a core group of 26 UFW members have been walking as far as 22 miles a day in the blistering San Joaquin Valley sun with temperatures topping 100 degrees. That kind of trek will take a toll on the human body.
That wear and tear caused by the elements is something Teresa Maldonado Mendoza, one of the core marchers, is all too familiar with. The 61-year-old Lamont, Calif., resident has worked in the harvesting of produce including cilantro, parsley, oranges and sweet potatoes since she came to the United States from Tlacotepec Plumas, Oaxaca.
Maldonado Mendoza said that the march has been exhausting, but that the support they’ve received from the communities they’ve walked through has been the fuel pushing them through.
“We’re taking care of one another,” she told me in Spanish over the phone. “The temperature might be high, but our faith goes higher. We don’t feel it and keep marching on.”
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Along the way, the UFW marchers have been blessed by Catholic priests and cheered on by car clubs and bikers. One supporter even swapped his shoes with a marcher, whose own pair had fallen apart because of the hot pavement.
“Nos dan más ánimo para seguir adelante,” said Maldonado Mendoza.
Among the people showing up for the UFW marchers was Candy Padilla. The 48-year-old Turlock resident said she has family members and friends who are farmworkers, and wanted to use the march as a teachable moment. Her youngest daughter, Amaya, is part of a ballet folklorico who performed at a rally on Wednesday.
“I want my children to understand and to be educated about their rights and standing up for them,” she said. “I think it is the most respectful action we can [take] to honor Cesar, Dolores and others who have brought us this far.”
The UFW marchers are scheduled to arrive in Sacramento on Aug. 26, where there will be a big rally. Perhaps not coincidentally, their arrival to the capital coincides on the same date that Gov. Newsom declared “California Farmworker Day” last year.
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Things we read this week that we think you should read
— Assuming you’re reading this after 5 p.m., wouldn’t a michelada sound grand right about now? Well, you’re in luck because the L.A. Times food team has you covered, including a map of the best that L.A. has to offer and an illustrated explainer on the different types of miches out there.
— For his latest column, Gustavo Arellano went to visit the lonely grave of Jose Diaz. His death 80 years ago resulted in the Sleepy Lagoon murder case, a pivotal moment in the history of Los Angeles and its Mexican American community.
—My colleague Meg James profiled Cris Abrego, who went from being just a kid from El Monte to one of the few high-ranking television Latinx executives in Hollywood. Abrego is one of the few decision makers in the industry not working in Spanish-language television. This story is part of Column One, which is among the best reporting The Times has to offer.
— Speaking of television, I’m hoping to write more about Hulu’s new comedy “This Fool” in next week’s newsletter — spoiler alert: I like it and think it’s good — but in the meantime, read this Times profile of Frankie Quiñones, who plays Luis Lopez in the series. You might know him as “the CholoFit guy.”
— Bad Bunny is on the cover of Harper’s Bazaar. Profiled by Bianca Betancourt, El Conejo Malo talks about fame, crossing over, and the ethos of “Yo Hago Lo Que Me Da La Gana.”
—The Times’ Jean Guerrero makes a compelling case for why putting “Latinas first” is a winning strategy for society.
— According to a new poll, abortion has become a very important issue for Latinxs. In case you missed it, Priscella Vega wrote about how the subject is dividing one Mexican Catholic family in Orange County.
And now for something a little different...
Pepita Sandwich is an Argentinian cartoonist, author and experimental animator. Her books “Diario de supervivencia” (2019) and “Las mujeres mueven montañas” (2019) were published by Random House in Latin America and Spain. She creates visual essays for publications such as Vogue, the Washington Post and the New Yorker. Her work focuses on nostalgia, diversity, spiritual growth, mental health and intersectional feminism.
“The overturning of abortion laws in the United States reminds me of how much we had to fight for our reproductive rights in Latin America. A few years back, we marched along the National Campaign for Abortion Rights in Argentina. At that time, we used the example of the U.S. to explain that when you are able to provide a legal abortion in the health system, you address the needs of the most vulnerable people. Now that reproductive health is at risk in America, I think about what the Latin American Green Wave taught me: There’s an undeniable power in marching together and raising our collective voices for human rights.”
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Man arrested after woman pushed into river in Leicester
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A man has been arrested after a woman was pushed into the River Soar in Leicester.
Officers from Leicestershire Police were called to the scene near the entrance to Bede Park in Western Boulevard at about 16:00 BST on Sunday.
The victim also had money and a mobile phone taken from her, a force spokesman said.
A 32-year-old man from Nottinghamshire was arrested on suspicion of causing actual bodily harm and theft.
Police are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.
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Journalists at leading Scottish newspapers call off strike action
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Journalists at a newspaper group have withdrawn plans to strike on two days in a dispute over compulsory redundancies.
Staff at National World Scotsman Publications had been due to walk out on 26 August and 2 September.
The group's publications include The Scotsman, Edinburgh Evening News and Scotland on Sunday.
The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) said it had withdrawn plans for strikes on the dates previously announced.
An NUJ spokesman said: "Our reason for doing so is that our members affected do not wish the union to pursue industrial action on their behalf.
"However, there are issues arising from the jobs losses - there will be fewer staff and there is a restructure taking place.
"We need information about how this will affect workloads and working hours and have approached the company for an urgent meeting to discuss these in detail."
Staff had voted for industrial action over compulsory redundancies following ballots, and separate action for those employed at the company's Scottish weekly publications.
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Accident & Health Division Poised to Harness Opportunity as Travel Continues to Ramp Back Up
MORRISTOWN, N.J. , Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Crum & Forster, a leading national property and casualty, accident and health insurance company with a 200-year history of helping customers manage risk, has hired Barbra Merwin as the new President of Travel Insured International (www.travelinsured.com) within the Accident & Health (A&H) Division.
Travel Insured International (TII) is part of the Specialty Business Unit within C&F's Accident & Health Division. TII is a leading travel insurance provider, offering quality worldwide travel protection for over 25 years and focuses on products including Emergency Assistance and Evacuation, Trip Cancellation and Trip Interruption Protection, Baggage Insurance, Airline Ticket Protection and plans that include medical benefits for students and travelers worldwide.
In her new role, Ms. Merwin will be leading the TII organization of over 150 employees, including its customer care and sales organization. TII has several global target business segments including travel services and insurance, a wholesale area focused on cruises, tours and group travel needs as well as a dedicated A&H business, which supports a broad range of travelers' needs.
"Barbra joins at a time of great opportunity to shape our strategic expansion into the broader travel insurance and protection marketplace. In her capacity as president, Barbra will oversee the direction of the organization to drive future growth and agency profitability," said Susan Silfen, SVP of the A&H SBU.
Ms. Merwin has over 30 years of experience in the development, multi-channel distribution and administration of insurance and related products across specialty, commercial, property and casualty, employee benefits, and affinity lines of business. "I am excited to join the Crum & Forster family and drive the strategic growth of our travel business just as the market is roaring back," Ms. Merwin said. "This is a dynamic opportunity at an organization that has a long history of focusing on its partners and end customer needs, and I can't wait to get started."
Prior to joining Crum & Forster, Ms. Merwin spent more than eight years at AmTrust Financial Services where she held various executive leadership positions in Strategic Product Development, Marketing, Operations, State Disability Insurance, and most recently was the Head of Claims Integrated Solutions. She also held senior executive positions at HSBC.
Crum & Forster (www.cfins.com), founded in 1822, is a leading national property, casualty, and accident & health insurer, providing specialty insurance products through its admitted and surplus lines insurance companies. C&F has $3.7 billion in gross written premium and is rated "A" Excellent by A M Best for 2022.
Since 2000, the C&F Accident & Health Division has offered a diverse portfolio of specialty insurance and reinsurance products. We place a strong focus on innovative product development and flexible distribution methods, along with excellent client service and support.
In addition to a robust domestic portfolio, C&F offers accident and health solutions on an international basis through its wholly owned captive facility, Crum & Forster Segregated Portfolio Company (SPC) located in the Cayman Islands, as well as through its various partnerships within the Fairfax family. These global capabilities provide partners with even broader flexibility in underwriting solutions.
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Apparently, dinosaurs weren't the only animals on the Jurassic World Dominion set.
If there's one thing Bryce Dallas Howard didn't expect to learn while living in quarantine with her co-stars, it's that the original Jurassic Park trio of stars turned out to be the biggest "party animals" of the entire cast.
"It was so much fun getting to all live together," the actress exclusively told Erin Lim Rhodes on the August 17 episode of E! News' Snapchat series The Rundown. "But the thing that most surprised me was just how much fun Laura Dern and Jeff Goldblum and Sam Neill are. Just the original cast were partiers."
Her co-star DeWanda Wise, agreed, joking, "We couldn't keep up. It's fine."
As for what antics the three stars got up to? The film's director Colin Trevorrow had a particular memory in mind "I have a video that I shot on my iPhone of the three of them just sitting at a piano singing 'Blackbird' together," he said on The Rundown. "It sounds like something we staged for one weekend; it happened all the time."
Luckily, fans can catch more of the franchise's O.G. stars in the Jurassic World Dominion extended edition, or as Bryce calls it, "the movie we intended to make."
"I think it is so cool that Universal is doing this," she continued. "And honestly, this is the last time that this entire cast is gonna be together. And so, more is more."
Head over to E! News on Snapchat to catch the full episode. Plus, see host Erin Lim recreate one of the film's extended action sequences!
The Jurassic World Dominion extended edition is available on DVD, digital and Blu-ray now.
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HILLSBOROUGH, N.C., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Adam & Eve and adameve.com, America's most trusted source for adult products, are back with the latest statistics from an all-new survey that asks adults about their favorite places to have sex in public. And their responses might shock you!
While only 46% of those polled admitted they enjoyed sex in public places, of those who indulged in less discreet lovemaking venues, their choice of location is as follows:
Parked car 46%
In the woods 26%
In a park 20%
At the beach 18%
Workplace/office 12%
Public bathroom 12%
Movie theater 7%
Airplane 4%
Taxi/cab 3%
Church 2%
Dr. Jenni Skyler, resident sexologist at Adam & Eve, says, "Many people enjoy the idea of public sex because it can feel like an erotic roller coaster, tapping into a taboo fantasy. However, there are real legal implications of getting caught. If couples want some racy, but safer, alternatives, consider secluded backyards or parked cars with concealed driveways."
Chad Davis, Marketing Director for Adam & Eve, adds, "Adam & Eve offers a wide variety of products to enhance any encounter, mood or location."
The web-based survey, conducted by an independent third party survey company, of over 1,000 American adults age 18 and up, was sponsored by Adam & Eve to study sexual preferences and practices.
For more information about Adam & Eve, visit their website, https://www.adameve.com. For additional information on Adam & Eve, please contact Adam & Eve Director of Public Relations Katy Zvolerin at 919.644.8100 x 3121 or katy@adameve.com.
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New Partnership to Grow Industries, Jobs, and Investment at Critical US Port
DENVER , Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OmniTRAX, Inc., a comprehensive supply chain, industrial development, and logistics solutions provider, and the transportation affiliate of The Broe Group, has been selected as the exclusive rail partner for the Tulsa Port of Catoosa. One of the largest, most inland ports in the United States, the Tulsa Port of Catoosa provides centralized access for thousands of barges to move millions of tons of freight to and from America's heartland. The long-term rail operator partnership with the City of Tulsa – Rogers County Port Authority, doing business as Tulsa Ports, became effective August 18, 2022.
"The Port of Catoosa provides exceptional access to America's heartland, and we are excited to contribute an unmatched service product and demonstrated record of growth across commodities to continue the port's growth," said OmniTRAX CEO Dean Piacente. "OmniTRAX has the top safety and service record in the industry, which means customers can count on us to keep their commodities, manufacturing, and materials shipments moving."
Through the combined power of rail and real estate, OmniTRAX has developed extensive relationships throughout industrial America. The agreement with Tulsa Ports provides new and existing OmniTRAX customers an efficient, central hub to reach local, Midwest, and Southwest markets. The new Port of Catoosa Industrial Railroad (PCIR) expands OmniTRAX's Oklahoma presence from its original Sand Springs commercial development and rail operations. As part of the new port partnership, OmniTRAX will collaborate with state and local officials to attract new park projects that increase economic development within the region.
"Tulsa Ports looks forward to our new partnership with OmniTRAX and the opportunites to jointly grow rail-based tonnage and to bring new commodities and customers to our Port Industrial complex," said David Yarbrough, Port Director. "The Tulsa Port of Catoosa is a critical component of the State of Oklahoma's economic engine, providing barge, rail, and truck transportation options to the region and providing thousands of manufacturing and agriculture-based jobs. We believe that OmniTRAX has the capabilities to enhance and grow our business."
The Tulsa Port of Catoosa is a multi-modal shipping complex and 2,000-acre industrial park managed and operated by the City of Tulsa – Rogers County Port Authority and provides development services through Tulsa's Port of Catoosa Facilities Authority. Since its opening in 1971, over 90 million tons of waterborne freight have passed through the port.
About OmniTRAX, Inc.
As one of North America's largest and fastest growing private railroad and transportation management companies, OmniTRAX's core capabilities range from providing transportation and supply chain management services to railroad and port companies, to providing intermodal and industrial switching operations to railroads, ports and a diverse group of industrial companies. Through its affiliation with The Broe Group and its portfolio of managed companies, OmniTRAX also has the unique capability of offering specialized industrial development and real estate solutions, both on and off the rail network managed by OmniTRAX. For more information visit omnitrax.com.
About The Broe Group
Founded in 1972, The Broe Group is a private, multi-billion-dollar investment group with diversified holdings in real estate, rail, infrastructure, energy, agriculture, water, healthcare and technology throughout 37 North American states and provinces. Its deep operational knowledge derived from owning and operating multi-billion-dollar businesses and the global economic insights gleaned from serving its vast Fortune 500 clientele are strategic differentiators. The Broe Group's entrepreneurial focus enables it to find true value wherever it resides. For more information, visit broe.com.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Advertising Division (NAD) of BBB National Programs recommended that T-Mobile US, Inc. discontinue claims that consumers can "save up to 50% vs. National FCC Broadband Rate Benchmark" with T-Mobile Home Internet (T-HINT) and the implied claims that a consumer will save up to 50% if they purchase T-Mobile internet versus the same or a comparable service level of internet from other providers (including the challenger, Charter Communications, Inc.).
T-HINT is a new broadband alternative to cable home internet.
In the challenged television commercial, a computer screen is shown on which the words "Save Up to 50% vs. National FCC Broadband Rate Benchmark" were written. "Save Up to 50%" was written in bold lettering and the comparison to the FCC Broadband Rate Benchmark appeared in smaller font underneath. In the same frame, a disclosure appeared on the bottom of the screen. It reads: "vs. National FCC Rate Benchmark."
Similar claims appear on T-Mobile's website. Those claims are accompanied by some variation of a disclosure stating that the savings are "[c]ompared to the 2022 FCC Urban Rate Survey – Fixed Broadband Service Reasonable Comparability Benchmark. $105/mo (FCC Benchmark) vs. $50/mo w/AutoPay (T-Mobile 5G Home Internet). Speeds & features vary."
NAD determined that the basis of comparison for T-Mobile's "save up to 50%" claim (i.e., the National FCC Broadband Rate Benchmark) is not clear in the challenged television commercial because the claim appears on screen for two seconds and the term "benchmark" is open to interpretation in this context. NAD found that even if the consumer read the entire claim, one reasonable interpretation of the term "benchmark" is that the benchmark rate is an average rate paid by Americans for home internet service. However, the Urban Rate Survey does not represent the actual price that any consumers pay, but rather a benchmark rate set by the FCC to ensure equitable pricing for rural areas. NAD noted that while the Urban Rate Survey may reliably collect internet service rate data for the purpose of informing public policy, the benchmark rate derived from this survey is not a good fit for the challenged savings claim.
NAD also determined that the "Up to 50%" savings claim is unsupported because few consumers are paying the $105 a month that T-Mobile uses as its basis for comparison from the FCC's benchmark rates.
In addition, NAD found that the FCC Rate Benchmark comparison is not a good fit for the savings claim because it was not established to NAD's satisfaction that the service tier T-Mobile selected as the basis for comparison was appropriate.
Further, NAD concluded that the advertising reasonably conveys the implied claims that consumers will save up to 50% if they purchase T-Mobile internet versus the same or a comparable service level of internet from other providers, including Charter. NAD noted that the advertising appears in a context where the advertised savings are presented as a comparison against actual prices offered in the marketplace, however, T-Mobile did not demonstrate that consumers switching to T-HINT will realize such savings.
For these reasons, NAD recommended that T-Mobile discontinue the claims:
- "Save Up to 50% vs. National FCC Broadband Rate Benchmark" *"$105/mo (FCC Urban Broadband Rate Survey Reasonable Comparability Benchmark) vs. $50/mo (T-Mobile 5G Home Internet)."
- "Save Up To 50% with T-Mobile Home Internet. Internet bills have you feeling mistreated? Get happy with T-Mobile Home Internet. Save up to 50% compared to the FCC benchmark."
- "Save Up To 50% compared to 2021 FCC Urban Rate Survey Reasonable Comparability Benchmark," and "Save Up To 50% Compared to 2022 FCC Urban Rate Survey – Fixed Broadband Service Reasonable Comparison Benchmark. $105/mo w/AutoPay (T-Mobile 5G Home Internet)."
- And the implied claims that consumers will save up to 50% if they purchase T-Mobile internet versus the same or a comparable service level of internet from other providers (including Charter).
In its advertiser statement, T-Mobile stated that it "agrees to comply with NAD's recommendations." Although the advertiser expressed disagreement with certain of NAD's findings regarding the FCC Broadband Rate Benchmark it stated that "we remain a supporter of the self-regulatory process and will take NAD's recommendations into account in future advertising."
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By TIM REYNOLDS
AP Sports Writer
MIAMI (AP) — FIU football player Luke Knox, who appeared in 23 games at Mississippi before joining the Panthers and was the brother of Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox, has died, the university said Thursday.
Luke Knox died Wednesday evening, school officials said. The cause was not revealed, though the university said police do not suspect foul play.
Knox, who studied business, was 22.
“Words cannot express the heartfelt sorrow we feel because of the passing of our teammate and friend, Luke Knox,” FIU coach Mike MacIntyre wrote on social media. “I had the honor of coaching Luke at Ole Miss and at FIU. While I admired his passion for football, his genuine love for his family and teammates is what I will always remember.”
FIU players were told of Knox’s death late Wednesday. Thursday’s practice was canceled, and grief counselors were brought in to meet with the team and others from the university community.
“You had such a love for life and the game of football,” FIU quarterback Gunnar Holmberg wrote in a social media post Thursday. “Never failed to put a smile on those around you. Grateful for the time we had together. Words can’t explain how you’ll be missed.”
Dawson Knox, Luke Knox’s older brother, is entering his fourth season with the Bills.
“Our hearts go out to Dawson and his family during this time,” Buffalo coach Sean McDermott said Thursday before practice. “We’re right there with him and supporting him and his family. Just tragic news that I woke up to this morning. We love him and we support him.”
Dawson Knox was not on the field for the Bills’ practice.
Luke Knox, who was from Brentwood, Tennessee, primarily played special teams during his time at Ole Miss, and he had 11 tackles in his four seasons there. He switched to tight end in 2021 though appeared as a linebacker on FIU’s roster this season.
MacIntyre was defensive coordinator at Ole Miss during Knox’s time with the Rebels. MacIntyre is in his first season at FIU.
“He had a special way of making everyone around him feel comfortable and confident,” MacIntyre said. “Luke’s family is special to me, and they will continually be in my heart and in my prayers during this difficult time.”
FIU opens its season Sept. 1 against Bryant.
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ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey’s central bank on Thursday lowered its key interest rate despite inflation surging to nearly 80% and making it difficult for people to buy what they need, falling in line with the unorthodox economic views of the country’s president.
In a statement following a monetary policy committee meeting, the bank said it decided to reduce the policy rate from 14% to 13%.
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has pressured the bank into lowering borrowing costs in a bid to boost economic growth, investment and exports, insisting that interest rate hikes cause inflation. That contradicts established economic thinking, with rate increases the traditional tool to target inflation.
Central banks worldwide are raising interest rates as rising food and energy prices drive inflation to decades-high levels. Even then, inflation figures in the U.S. of 8.5%, the United Kingdom of 10.1% and the 19-country euro area of 8.9% come nowhere close to Turkey’s eye-popping rate of nearly 80%, with skyrocketing food, housing and energy prices hitting people hard.
Turkey’s central bank made a series of interest rate cuts last year despite high inflation, dropping rates by 5 percentage points before pausing in January. The cuts triggered a currency crisis and further fueled rising consumer prices, while Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and soaring energy costs aggravated the situation.
The Turkish lira weakened by nearly 1% against the dollar shortly after Thursday’s central bank decision.
In the capital Ankara, shoe shop owner Abdullah Erbecer said the weakening currency has affected his business.
“What we used to import for 10 lira — we now have to pay 50 lira,” he said. “I haven’t sold anything all morning.”
Murat Kocak, an insurance broker, questioned the central bank’s decision, saying it is “impacting us negatively.”
“People cannot afford to take out insurances. It has become too costly,” he said.
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Newk’s: Pimiento Cheese
Ingredients:
1.5 lbs white sharp cheddar, shredded
2.5 lbs yellow sharp cheddar, shredded
10 oz pimientos, peeled, drained and diced
3 cups mayo
1 small pinch salt
Spice blend of your choosing
Directions:
Mix white and yellow cheeses together, along with pimientos, in a large mixing bowl.
In a separate mixing bowl, combine the wet mix ingredients.
Once mixed, combine the wet mix into the cheese mixture.
Refrigerate for 8 hours minimum.
The recipe can be used for sandwiches (cold or hot), dip, appetizers, or mixed with Macaroni and Cheese. Our spice blend includes black pepper, sugar, and cayenne pepper. This spice blend with a kick brings the pimiento cheese up a notch.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) is a Platinum sponsor of the 2022 Department of Defense Warrior Games taking place Aug. 19-28 in Orlando. Nearly 200 athletes from U.S. military branches will participate, along with athletes from international ally nations. More than half of the U.S. athletes competing are registered warriors with WWP.
"The spirit of the Warrior Games aligns directly with our mission at Wounded Warrior Project to honor and empower wounded warriors, helping them lead healthier lives through mental and physical wellness," said WWP CEO Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Mike Linnington. "Warrior Games gives wounded warriors a way to exercise the determination and resolve that guided them through military service. We are proud to sponsor Warrior Games and support warriors in their competitive adaptive sports pursuits."
Many of the WWP-registered warriors participating in the Warrior Games were first introduced to modified athletic opportunities through WWP's Adaptive Sports, Physical Health and Wellness, and Soldier Ride® programs. These programs empower warriors to become well-adjusted in mind and body while receiving the support they need to maximize rehabilitation and live active and healthy lives.
Army veteran and wounded warrior Josh Olson is no stranger to athletic activity. He is active with WWP Adaptive Sports and is using what he learned from the program to prepare for this level of competition.
"My participation in this program opened the door for me and gave me confidence to try other sports and meet other veterans," said Josh. "The camaraderie is great. I have a whole new group of friends."
WWP's Annual Warrior Survey confirms initiatives like Warrior Games are critical to warriors' overall wellness. The 2021 survey concluded that 3 in 5 WWP warriors reported physical activity helps them cope with stress or mental health concerns.
First held in 2010, Warrior Games celebrates the resiliency and dedication of wounded, ill, and injured active-duty and veteran U.S. military service members. It has since expanded to include athletes from international and allied nations. The event features adaptive sports like archery, cycling, precision shooting, sitting volleyball, swimming, track and field, wheelchair basketball, wheelchair rugby, indoor rowing, powerlifting, and golf as an exhibition. Learn more about the Warrior Games.
About Wounded Warrior Project
Since 2003, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) has been meeting the growing needs of warriors, their families, and caregivers — helping them achieve their highest ambition. Learn more.
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MIAMI (AP) — FIU football player Luke Knox, who appeared in 23 games at Mississippi before joining the Panthers and was the brother of Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox, has died, the university said Thursday.
Luke Knox died Wednesday evening, school officials said. The cause was not revealed, though the university said police do not suspect foul play.
Knox, who studied business, was 22.
“Words cannot express the heartfelt sorrow we feel because of the passing of our teammate and friend, Luke Knox,” FIU coach Mike MacIntyre wrote on social media. “I had the honor of coaching Luke at Ole Miss and at FIU. While I admired his passion for football, his genuine love for his family and teammates is what I will always remember.”
FIU players were told of Knox’s death late Wednesday. Thursday’s practice was canceled, and grief counselors were brought in to meet with the team and others from the university community.
“You had such a love for life and the game of football,” FIU quarterback Gunnar Holmberg wrote in a social media post Thursday. “Never failed to put a smile on those around you. Grateful for the time we had together. Words can’t explain how you’ll be missed.”
Dawson Knox, Luke Knox’s older brother, is entering his fourth season with the Bills.
“Our hearts go out to Dawson and his family during this time,” Buffalo coach Sean McDermott said Thursday before practice. “We’re right there with him and supporting him and his family. Just tragic news that I woke up to this morning. We love him and we support him.”
Dawson Knox was not on the field for the Bills’ practice.
Luke Knox, who was from Brentwood, Tennessee, primarily played special teams during his time at Ole Miss, and he had 11 tackles in his four seasons there. He switched to tight end in 2021 though appeared as a linebacker on FIU’s roster this season.
MacIntyre was defensive coordinator at Ole Miss during Knox’s time with the Rebels. MacIntyre is in his first season at FIU.
“He had a special way of making everyone around him feel comfortable and confident,” MacIntyre said. “Luke’s family is special to me, and they will continually be in my heart and in my prayers during this difficult time.”
FIU opens its season Sept. 1 against Bryant.
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Dressed in traditional Cossack clothing, Oleksandr Usyk followed up his face-off with Anthony Joshua by performing a Ukrainian resistance song on stage.
Clapping his hands rhythmically, Usyk — with a horseshoe mustache and those steely eyes of his — broke into “Oi u luzi chervona kalyna,” a song from 1875 inspired by Ukraine’s 18th-century struggle for independence and now chanted in defiance amid the war with Russia.
Joshua didn’t hang around, exiting the stage while Usyk’s team joined in the singing.
If it wasn’t already clear, Usyk is fighting for much more than his world heavyweight belts in his rematch with Joshua in Saudi Arabia.
Just six months ago, Usyk was patrolling the streets of Kyiv with an automatic rifle as part of his capital city’s Territorial Defense Force, praying he wouldn’t need to pull the trigger.
On Saturday, he’ll be in Jeddah, serving his country in a very different way — by attempting to retain the WBA, IBF and WBO titles he claimed from Joshua in London last September.
“At one point,” Usyk said in the buildup to the rematch, “I went to the hospital where soldiers were wounded and getting rehabilitation, and they asked me to go, to fight (Joshua), to fight for the country.
“They said if you go there, you’re going to help our country even more instead of fighting inside Ukraine.”
How about that for motivation?
Usyk left Ukraine in March for a training camp in Poland and more recently in Dubai. He has had to spend so much time away from his family — he has a wife, Yekaterina, and three kids — and that has not been easy.
But he is determined to provide some joy to his country, where the fight will be broadcast free of charge in a decision by organizers sparked by Usyk’s original push to buy the TV rights for the bout.
“I’m very pleased about that,” he said. “We all worked hard on it.”
Joshua, seeking to become a three-time heavyweight champion, is in the rare position of being an underdog after being dominated in the first fight, losing by unanimous decision.
After a clinic in movement and fast punching by Usyk, Joshua ended the fight slumped on the ropes and with a closed right eye. He hadn’t been able to take advantage of his longer reach and supposed extra power, and struggled with fighting a southpaw.
The 32-year-old Joshua should be better prepared this time, having hired a new trainer in widely esteemed Robert Garcia, a former IBF super-featherweight champion who has Jose Ramirez, Jesse Rodriguez and Mikey Garcia — his younger brother and a four-weight world champion — in his stable.
Joshua will have a different game plan, for sure — he surely won’t attempt to outbox Usyk like last time — but does he have the talent to beat a man who has stepped up from cruiserweight and still looks at home? Usyk appears to have bulked up since the first fight, too.
“I feel like one of my main strengths is that I’m a quick learner, I’m a sponge,” Joshua said Wednesday at the final head-to-head. “But ultimately, apart from all of the learning stuff, it’s a fight. That’s it. Whoever throws the most punches and lands the most punches wins.”
This will be Joshua’s second fight in Saudi Arabia and he arrived in the kingdom a month ago, looking to regain his belts like he did in 2019 when he beat Andy Ruiz Jr. in a rematch in Riyadh.
After that victory, he told reporters that coming to fight in Saudi Arabia has “made me more aware of the issues” in the country. The topic of conversation was “sportswashing” — the use of sports to burnish the kingdom’s image and downplay concerns about its human rights issues.
Still, Joshua is back there again, for a fight the Saudis have reportedly paid $80 million to stage. He has called Saudi Arabia his “second home” and insisted his presence isn’t helping to sanitize the kingdom. When asked again about sportswashing, he said “I don’t know what that is.”
“The world’s in a bad place — I can’t just point one place out,” he said. “If you want to point Saudi out, let’s point everyone out. We’ve all got to do better and that’s where my heart is. The whole world has got to do better if it wants to change.
“I feel like I bring light. Boxing is such a dark industry. There’s so much negativity, tearing each other down, and egos. I’m not really into that, I’m just trying to bring light to people.”
It feels like a defining fight, both for Joshua’s career and for Usyk’s life. Heavyweight title matches can often be accompanied with potential plans for future fights and opponents, but both Joshua and Usyk are very much living in the present.
“He was in touch with high-ranking military officers and he visited the hospitals with injured soldiers. In every conversation, he heard words of blessing and support to take the rematch,” Usyk’s promoter, Alexander Krassyuk, said of his fighter.
“People wanted him to fight. People still want him to win. People want the Ukrainian flag to rise, people want the Ukrainian anthem to be heard throughout the whole planet. Not many men in the world can deliver this to millions of people.”
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Smart garage door opener manufacturer digitizes installation instructions with BILT to reduce paper waste and improve installation experience
OAK BROOK, Ill., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chamberlain®, innovators in garage door openers and smart home access technologies powered by myQ®, announces partnership with BILT®, an instruction app that provides official 3D interactive instructions with voice, text and animated guidance. "Go Green with BILT", Chamberlain's newest sustainability initiative to eliminate waste by digitizing all of its garage door opener installation instructions, is on track to save 92.4 tons of paper (an estimated 2,217 trees) per year.
"We create reliable, DIY smart home access devices for the garage and home that are built to last. That can mean, over time, instructions can be discarded or misplaced," said George Rassas, Group Product Manager of Residential Services, Chamberlain. "Providing our customers with digital access to documents they need not only helps minimize waste but makes our product information more accessible."
The BILT app allows homeowners to use official interactive instructions that are guided by voice, text, and 3D animated images to install most Chamberlain garage door openers. The instructions show how much time, how many steps, and what tools are required to do the install. Step-by-step instructions and the ability to rotate images for the best perspective offer an easy-to-use intuitive customer experience that drastically reduces Chamberlain's paper waste.
"We are excited to work with a forward-thinking company like Chamberlain and applaud their efforts to innovate not only their customer experience but also their environmental impact." says BILT Chairman & CEO Nate Henderson.
Chamberlain smart garage door openers and smart home access devices powered by myQ are available for purchase at leading home improvement and online retailers. For more information about Chamberlain go to https://www.chamberlain.com. For more information about BILT go to https://biltapp.com/
Chamberlain is part of Chamberlain Group, a family of iconic smart access brands recently acquired by Blackstone. Chamberlain manufactures and markets some of the most reliable and innovative do-it-yourself products for the garage and home. For more information on Chamberlain products, visit Chamberlain.com.
BILT Intelligent Instructions® revolutionize assembly, installation, maintenance, and repair. Users can manipulate 3D animated images on a touchscreen for optimum understanding. The mobile BILT app provides thousands of official instructions from hundreds of brands for consumers and professionals alike.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Advertising Division (NAD) of BBB National Programs recommended that T-Mobile US, Inc. discontinue claims that consumers can "save up to 50% vs. National FCC Broadband Rate Benchmark" with T-Mobile Home Internet (T-HINT) and the implied claims that a consumer will save up to 50% if they purchase T-Mobile internet versus the same or a comparable service level of internet from other providers (including the challenger, Charter Communications, Inc.).
T-HINT is a new broadband alternative to cable home internet.
In the challenged television commercial, a computer screen is shown on which the words "Save Up to 50% vs. National FCC Broadband Rate Benchmark" were written. "Save Up to 50%" was written in bold lettering and the comparison to the FCC Broadband Rate Benchmark appeared in smaller font underneath. In the same frame, a disclosure appeared on the bottom of the screen. It reads: "vs. National FCC Rate Benchmark."
Similar claims appear on T-Mobile's website. Those claims are accompanied by some variation of a disclosure stating that the savings are "[c]ompared to the 2022 FCC Urban Rate Survey – Fixed Broadband Service Reasonable Comparability Benchmark. $105/mo (FCC Benchmark) vs. $50/mo w/AutoPay (T-Mobile 5G Home Internet). Speeds & features vary."
NAD determined that the basis of comparison for T-Mobile's "save up to 50%" claim (i.e., the National FCC Broadband Rate Benchmark) is not clear in the challenged television commercial because the claim appears on screen for two seconds and the term "benchmark" is open to interpretation in this context. NAD found that even if the consumer read the entire claim, one reasonable interpretation of the term "benchmark" is that the benchmark rate is an average rate paid by Americans for home internet service. However, the Urban Rate Survey does not represent the actual price that any consumers pay, but rather a benchmark rate set by the FCC to ensure equitable pricing for rural areas. NAD noted that while the Urban Rate Survey may reliably collect internet service rate data for the purpose of informing public policy, the benchmark rate derived from this survey is not a good fit for the challenged savings claim.
NAD also determined that the "Up to 50%" savings claim is unsupported because few consumers are paying the $105 a month that T-Mobile uses as its basis for comparison from the FCC's benchmark rates.
In addition, NAD found that the FCC Rate Benchmark comparison is not a good fit for the savings claim because it was not established to NAD's satisfaction that the service tier T-Mobile selected as the basis for comparison was appropriate.
Further, NAD concluded that the advertising reasonably conveys the implied claims that consumers will save up to 50% if they purchase T-Mobile internet versus the same or a comparable service level of internet from other providers, including Charter. NAD noted that the advertising appears in a context where the advertised savings are presented as a comparison against actual prices offered in the marketplace, however, T-Mobile did not demonstrate that consumers switching to T-HINT will realize such savings.
For these reasons, NAD recommended that T-Mobile discontinue the claims:
- "Save Up to 50% vs. National FCC Broadband Rate Benchmark" *"$105/mo (FCC Urban Broadband Rate Survey Reasonable Comparability Benchmark) vs. $50/mo (T-Mobile 5G Home Internet)."
- "Save Up To 50% with T-Mobile Home Internet. Internet bills have you feeling mistreated? Get happy with T-Mobile Home Internet. Save up to 50% compared to the FCC benchmark."
- "Save Up To 50% compared to 2021 FCC Urban Rate Survey Reasonable Comparability Benchmark," and "Save Up To 50% Compared to 2022 FCC Urban Rate Survey – Fixed Broadband Service Reasonable Comparison Benchmark. $105/mo w/AutoPay (T-Mobile 5G Home Internet)."
- And the implied claims that consumers will save up to 50% if they purchase T-Mobile internet versus the same or a comparable service level of internet from other providers (including Charter).
In its advertiser statement, T-Mobile stated that it "agrees to comply with NAD's recommendations." Although the advertiser expressed disagreement with certain of NAD's findings regarding the FCC Broadband Rate Benchmark it stated that "we remain a supporter of the self-regulatory process and will take NAD's recommendations into account in future advertising."
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About the National Advertising Division: The National Advertising Division (NAD) of BBB National Programs provides independent self-regulation and dispute resolution services, guiding the truthfulness of advertising across the U.S. NAD reviews national advertising in all media and its decisions set consistent standards for advertising truth and accuracy, delivering meaningful protection to consumers and leveling the playing field for business.
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CASA GRANDE, AZ — Lucid Group Inc. (Nasdaq: LCID) recently finalized development and lease agreements with Pinal County and the city of Casa Grande for an additional 1,400 acres, county records show.
The new agreements will bring the Lucid site to about 2,000 acres overall, or about the size of an OEM auto manufacturing campus for Lucid and potential suppliers, the county said. Through its expansion, the county said Lucid could hire more than 6,000 people at full buildout.
For the lease agreement, Pinal County purchased at least 1,400 acres of land from 14 property owners for approximately $113.5 million, according to Scottsdale-based Land Advisors Organization. Kirk McCarville and Trey Davis of Land Advisors facilitated the land assemblage and sale.
It's unclear what the total land sale price was based on county documents. The county said it used $115.65 million of a recently approved bond to buy the site, as well as some additional costs such as bond insurance premiums. | https://www.abc15.com/news/business/pinal-county-buys-at-least-1-400-acres-in-casa-grande-area-for-lucid-lease-expansion | 2022-08-18T16:10:57Z | https://www.abc15.com/news/business/pinal-county-buys-at-least-1-400-acres-in-casa-grande-area-for-lucid-lease-expansion | true |
The new design offers dairy, personal care and plant-based processors a higher level of hygiene and food safety
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SPX FLOW, Inc., a leading provider of process solutions for the nutrition, health and industrial markets, has announced a new APV Aseptic Rapid Recovery System that is unlike others on the market. The new technology, featuring steam barriers and pressurization, is the first with this design for high-value and sensitive products. The design offers dairy and plant-based processors a sustainable way to increase productivity, reduce waste and provide greater product yields while offering the highest level of food safety.
The market for ambient yogurt and dessert — which use aseptic systems — is on the rise. Ambient yogurts are heat-treated after fermentation, providing similar benefits as cold yogurt but with a longer shelf life. These products demand an aseptic setup for downstream process. SPX FLOW's new recovery system is a perfect fit for this application, saving more high-value product through a quicker cleaning process. It can also be used for other high-viscosity products, including creams, cosmetics and nutraceuticals.
"Customers no longer need to flush valuable products down the drain," said Pranav Shah, SPX FLOW Market Director of Dairy, Beverage and Plant-Based. "This exciting new offering for our customers can help across the board — from a more sustainable process to less plant downtime to higher yields for neutral pH, low acidic products."
The Aseptic Rapid Recovery System is designed to clear product from process pipes in a more sustainable way — using approximately 60 to 70 percent less water compared to other cleaning systems. The Rapid Recovery System can easily retrofit into existing plants, providing them the ability to expand their product lines into more ambient offerings.
"One of the best parts is that businesses do not need to overhaul their system to benefit from these upgrades," Shah says. "The parts are accessible, serviceable and ergonomic, so they fit into small spaces without having to make major changes."
Customers using the Rapid Recovery System will have peace of mind knowing that they have the highest quality products and customer service by choosing SPX FLOW. Parts are traceable and the system is optimized for aftermarket parts, including valves, actuators and gaskets that are already in inventory.
"We're always looking to be on the forefront when it comes to helping our customers with their sustainability, hygiene and safety goals," says Shah. "With this growing trend in ambient and long-life food and beverage products, we hope that more businesses will be able to use the benefits of this system to grow and innovate for their customers, as well."
Watch the APV Aseptic Rapid Recovery System in action: https://youtu.be/fU92lWCqLH8
Visit SPX FLOW's Aseptic Rapid Recovery System page to learn more.
Based in Charlotte, N.C., SPX FLOW, Inc. improves the world through innovative and sustainable solutions. The company's product offering is concentrated in process technologies that perform mixing, blending, fluid handling, separation, thermal heat transfer and other activities that are integral to processes performed across a wide variety of nutrition, health and industrial markets.
SPX FLOW had approximately $1.5 billion in 2021 annual revenues and has operations in more than 30 countries and sales in more than 140 countries. To learn more about SPX FLOW, please visit www.spxflow.com.
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BENSALEM, Pa., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against Weber Inc. ("Weber" or the "Company") (NYSE: WEBR).
Class Period: August 2021 IPO
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: September 27, 2022
Investors suffering losses on their Weber investments are encouraged to contact the Law Offices of Howard G. Smith to discuss their legal rights in this class action at 888-638-4847 or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com.
The complaint filed alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose to investors: (1) that Weber was reasonably likely to implement price increases; (2) that, as a result, consumer demand for Weber's products was reasonably likely to decrease; (3) that, due to the resulting inventory buildup, Weber was reasonably likely to run promotions to "enhance retail sell through"; (4) that the foregoing would adversely impact Weber's financial results; and (5) that, as a result of the foregoing, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects, were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
To be a member of the class action you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action. If you wish to learn more about this class action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to the pending class action lawsuit, please contact Howard G. Smith, Esquire, of Law Offices of Howard G. Smith, 3070 Bristol Pike, Suite 112, Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020, by telephone at (215) 638-4847, toll-free at (888) 638-4847, or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com, or visit our website at www.howardsmithlaw.com.
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Lightning hits SUV full of on-duty detectives
Published: Aug. 18, 2022 at 9:09 AM MDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5/Gray News) – Three on-duty detectives with the Arizona Department of Public Safety had a scare over the weekend.
According to the department, lighting struck their SUV as they were driving on the interstate toward Phoenix.
The on-duty detectives said they felt a shock and experienced tingling sensations, but none of them were seriously hurt, DPS said.
Their Dodge Durango, on the other hand, wasn’t so lucky.
The lightning bolt left behind two holes in the driver’s side roof and fried the electrical system.
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These are the Top 10 ‘cowboy culture’ phrases often used in the UK
Nearly three quarters (73 per cent) of adults would give up their 9-5 life tomorrow, to be a cowboy - or girl - in America instead.
Of 2,000 adults polled, the current cost of living crisis in the UK has left 50 per cent more likely to dream of leaving the country for a simpler, homestead life.
While 29 per cent would happily swap their lives in Britain for life on a ranch.
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It also emerged 30 per cent are so enamoured with the idea of cowboy life, they want to go on a ranching holiday, and 50 per cent enjoy watching western movies and TV shows.
Season 4 gathers Yellowstone fans to their screens
When it comes to what attracts people to life on a ranch, 34 per cent equate the cowboy look - hat, boots, checked shirt and jeans - with the cowboy lifestyle over any other aspect of ranch life.
While 26 per cent named the most appealing aspect of ranch life as the great outdoors, plumping for the fresh air and wide-open spaces above a large ranch house or life on the land.
The study into Brits’ attitudes into modern Western living was commissioned by Paramount+, to celebrate season 4 of the critically-acclaimed series Yellowstone, which saw 11 million viewers tune in when it aired in the US earlier this year.
The study, carried out via OnePoll, also revealed the top 10 phrases from cowboy culture Brits use in everyday life, with ‘howdy’ at the top of the list.
‘Howdy partner’, ‘make hay while the sun shines’, ‘peckish’ and ‘yellow belly’ completed the top five.
Real-life Westerner takes the streets of London
Set in Montana, Yellowstone chronicles the Dutton family, led by patriarch John Dutton - played by Kevin Costner - who controls the largest contiguous cattle ranch in America.
Amid shifting alliances, unsolved murders, open wounds, and hard-earned respect – the ranch is in constant conflict with those it borders – an expanding town, an Indian reservation, and the United States' first national park.
A real-life Western entertainer Todd Various took to the streets of London to perform his award-winning rope spinning and whip cracking show.
Passers-by on Kensington High Street cheered as Todd cracked his 8ft cord whip, stopped traffic and delighted crowds with his signature wedding rope trick.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) is a Platinum sponsor of the 2022 Department of Defense Warrior Games taking place Aug. 19-28 in Orlando. Nearly 200 athletes from U.S. military branches will participate, along with athletes from international ally nations. More than half of the U.S. athletes competing are registered warriors with WWP.
"The spirit of the Warrior Games aligns directly with our mission at Wounded Warrior Project to honor and empower wounded warriors, helping them lead healthier lives through mental and physical wellness," said WWP CEO Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Mike Linnington. "Warrior Games gives wounded warriors a way to exercise the determination and resolve that guided them through military service. We are proud to sponsor Warrior Games and support warriors in their competitive adaptive sports pursuits."
Many of the WWP-registered warriors participating in the Warrior Games were first introduced to modified athletic opportunities through WWP's Adaptive Sports, Physical Health and Wellness, and Soldier Ride® programs. These programs empower warriors to become well-adjusted in mind and body while receiving the support they need to maximize rehabilitation and live active and healthy lives.
Army veteran and wounded warrior Josh Olson is no stranger to athletic activity. He is active with WWP Adaptive Sports and is using what he learned from the program to prepare for this level of competition.
"My participation in this program opened the door for me and gave me confidence to try other sports and meet other veterans," said Josh. "The camaraderie is great. I have a whole new group of friends."
WWP's Annual Warrior Survey confirms initiatives like Warrior Games are critical to warriors' overall wellness. The 2021 survey concluded that 3 in 5 WWP warriors reported physical activity helps them cope with stress or mental health concerns.
First held in 2010, Warrior Games celebrates the resiliency and dedication of wounded, ill, and injured active-duty and veteran U.S. military service members. It has since expanded to include athletes from international and allied nations. The event features adaptive sports like archery, cycling, precision shooting, sitting volleyball, swimming, track and field, wheelchair basketball, wheelchair rugby, indoor rowing, powerlifting, and golf as an exhibition. Learn more about the Warrior Games.
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Amid a flurry of connected-auto news, NPR announced today that its mobile news application will now connect with Ford's SYNC AppLink.
What does that mean? We'll, it means in certain Ford vehicles you will be able to control the NPR News app using your voice. It means you don't have to reach for the dial or look at your smartphone, instead you can just ask the app to, for example, play WNYC or play Car Talk. And, as is the case with the current NPR News app for iPhones and Androids, all NPR programs are available on-demand.
The news came in conjunction with Ford's announcement that it was expanding the number of apps that worked with its system. And, as USA Today reported a few days ago, it will also be followed by announcements about new "in-car infotainment" from Mercedes-Benz and Kia, which will reveal the first apps to work with their cars during the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
The paper adds:
"As revolutions go, this one started fitfully with just a handful of apps. Drivers can activate the car's controls to make dinner reservations through Toyota's Entune system or use the car's voice-command system to select music over Ford Sync. But the number of available apps is expected to multiply to dozens or perhaps hundreds over the next few years, just as they proliferated for Apple's iPhone or Google's Android smartphones.
"'It's much more about extending the digital lifestyle to the vehicle,' says Thilo Koslowski, automotive practice leader for Gartner, a research and consulting company. The car becomes 'the ultimate mobile device.'"
As far as the NPR app, in a press release CEO Gary Knell says this advancement is "helping to usher in a new era of radio listening..." According to an Arbitron & Edison study cited in the press release, the time people spent listening to online radio jumped 49 percent in the last three years.
All that aside, we think the coolest thing is that Carl Kasell helps you navigate through the app.
If you still want to know more, NPR put together an explainer video that features Audie Cornish and Scott Simon:
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And I'm Steve Inskeep in Manchester, New Hampshire. Let's take one last listen to the candidates contending in the New Hampshire presidential primary. Just before today's voting, five candidates crossed this state. It's a predictable ritual, politicians chasing voters and chased by reporters. The results are not entirely predictable, though Mitt Romney is a heavy favorite to win. We're going to hear from our correspondents with all the campaigns, starting with NPR's Ari Shapiro, who's following Mitt Romney.
ARI SHAPIRO, BYLINE: Mitt Romney probably did not expect to spend part of his last day on the New Hampshire campaign trail answering reporters' questions. And he certainly didn't expect to be saying...
MITT ROMNEY: Things always be taken out of context.
SHAPIRO: The quote that people took out of context was this...
ROMNEY: I like being able to fire people.
SHAPIRO: It sounds like an affirmation of all the negative stereotypes about Mitt Romney as a heartless capitalist who made a fortune laying people off. Pretty damning, until you hear all of what he said. He was answering a question about health insurance.
ROMNEY: I want individuals to have their own insurance. That means the insurance company will have an incentive to keep you healthy. It also means that if you don't like what they do, you could fire them. I like being able to fire people who provide services to me.
SHAPIRO: Romney gathered reporters to explain that the other Republicans hammering him for his comments were distorting what he said. Then he went to an evening rally for one final call to action at a packed middle school gymnasium. He reminded voters that his family has been coming to this state for the last 40 years.
ROMNEY: What a way to go into the primary tomorrow night. I hope that you're going to be able to give me a bigger margin of victory than the eight votes that I got in Iowa. You think we can do that? Yeah.
SHAPIRO: Even Romney's opponents don't believe his gaffe will knock him out of first place here in New Hampshire. But they hope they can at least hobble his march into South Carolina, which votes next.
ROBERT SMITH, BYLINE: I'm Robert Smith following Ron Paul. Everyone's got to eat breakfast, right? So Paul invited the media along yesterday to watch him chow down at the Moe Joe Diner.
(SOUNDBITE OF CROWD CHATTER)
SMITH: Bad move.
(SOUNDBITE OF CROWD CHATTER)
SMITH: TV cameras mobbed Ron Paul as he was heading for his table.
RON PAUL: Right now I'm annoyed by lights that are blinding me.
(SOUNDBITE OF LAUGHTER)
SMITH: Paul tried to banter with diners as the crowd pushed him along.
PAUL: Hello. How you doing?
UNIDENTIFIED WOMAN: Good.
PAUL: Good to meet you, everybody.
SMITH: But then noticed something.
PAUL: A lot of young people out here today.
SMITH: Yeah. There were a lot of young people. The tables were filled with high school students. It turns out they were all bussed in from the same place.
UNIDENTIFIED MALE: Franklin, Franklin High School. Franklin, Massachusetts.
SMITH: Every kid here was from Massachusetts. There wasn't an actual primary voter in the room. Their political science teacher, John Layden, had called ahead.
JOHN LAYDEN: We have - I think it's 94 with us.
SMITH: So you called up, asked somebody for a reservation...
LAYDEN: Yeah.
SMITH: ...for 7:30 in the morning for 94 people.
LAYDEN: Yes. Yeah.
SMITH: Ron Paul needs actual New Hampshire voters in order to win this primary.
LAYDEN: Right.
SMITH: Do you feel bad taking up his entire event with students from Massachusetts?
LAYDEN: I don't feel bad. Anyone else can do the same thing.
SMITH: Ron Paul would have loved that free market answer. Except he gave up trying to make it through the crowd of reporters and he headed straight for the door. How's that for a good high school lesson in modern media and politics?
TOVIA SMITH, BYLINE: I'm Tovia Smith following Jon Huntsman's campaign. Mitt Romney might have thought he'd be helping himself by knocking Huntsman for serving as ambassador to China for the Obama administration, but it turns out the attack may be one of the best things that ever happened to Huntsman.
(SOUNDBITE OF CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
JON HUNTSMAN: Can you feel the energy out there, ladies and gentlemen?
(SOUNDBITE OF CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
SMITH: It's not only brought Huntsman the attention he desperately needs, it's also allowed him to show a more animated and less diplomatic side that apparently voters wanted.
(SOUNDBITE OF CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
HUNTSMAN: I think we're reminded of a certain other candidate in the race.
UNIDENTIFIED WOMAN: Yeah.
HUNTSMAN: That our team and our movement is here to put our country first. We're tired of people putting politics first.
(SOUNDBITE OF CHEERING AND APPLAUSE] ESB)
SMITH: It's become Huntsman biggest applause line at every stop, and is helping him win converts, like 74-year-old independent Don Robie.
DON ROBIE: Oh yeah. That was - I loved that.
SMITH: Undecided two days ago, last night Robie carried home a Huntsman yard sign.
ROBIE: I've gone through the whole gamut listening every night to all the rest of them, and I just decided, hey, I think he's got it.
SMITH: And Robie voted for President Obama four years ago. Huntsman says his crossover appeal to more moderate voters makes him exactly what the GOP needs.
JOHN HUNTSMAN: Let's face it. You know, in order for someone to beat Barack Obama this year, that's just the plain math.
SMITH: An outright win in today's primary may be out of reach, but Huntsman is hoping for enough of a showing here to stay in the race.
ANDREA SEABROOK, BYLINE: I'm Andrea Seabrook following Newt Gingrich. In Iowa, the former speaker promised to run a completely positive campaign. In New Hampshire, not so much.
NEWT GINGRICH: If somebody's going to crumble, they better crumble before the nomination. You don't want to end up in September with a nominee who's been untested and can't stand it.
SEABROOK: He's talking about Mitt Romney. Gingrich talked a lot about Mitt Romney in the last day before the New Hampshire primary.
GINGRICH: The fact is there are legitimate questions. There are going to be more of those questions and at some point Governor Romney is going to have answer them.
SEABROOK: Who is raising these questions? Well, among others, it's the pro-Gingrich super-PAC called Winning Our Future. It's airing a negative ad - really a negative movie - about Romney's time running the investment firm Bain Capital.
(SOUNDBITE OF AD)
SEABROOK: At a rally in downtown Manchester, Gingrich said very soon Romney's going to have to have a long press conference to answer these questions.
GINGRICH: He's the one who went around here and said, look, I've had these 20 years experience. Fine. Now, let's talk about the 20 years experience.
SEABROOK: Whatever happens in New Hampshire today, the former speaker hopes to knock Romney off balance as the candidates heads south toward more Gingrich-friendly territory.
DON GONYEA, BYLINE: This is Don Gonyea following former Senator Rick Santorum, who spent the day bouncing from football field to Elks lodge to diner to American Legion hall. Santorum's show is suddenly playing in primetime after nearly winning Iowa, but bright lights can bring out campaign bugs, like bad sound systems making the candidate hard to hear.
RICK SANTORUM: Is this bothering people more than helping? No? It's okay? Okay. Because if it is, I'll stop, 'cause it's bothering me.
GONYEA: Or last night's big final rally at a Manchester restaurant where a large group of reporters was told no recording gear would be allowed. We eventually got in carrying a smart phone that we held up to a speaker as Santorum spoke.
SANTORUM: Thank you. Thank you.
GONYEA: All this week, Santorum has tried to downplay the social issues that worked so well for him in Iowa. New Hampshire Republicans care more about fiscal issues. It hasn't always worked, but yesterday he was getting some of that momentum back, hitting his stride again.
SANTORUM: I'm asking you for 24 hours of effort to pull off a huge surprise here in New Hampshire to give us that boost, to show that the momentum is continuing so we can go down to South Carolina, kick a little butt down in South Carolina, and move on to Florida and keep kicking.
GONYEA: Candidate Santorum was the guy getting the big media bump last week. Tonight the bright lights might be shining elsewhere, highlighting a new hero. I'm Don Gonyea, Manchester.
GREENE: So there we are, five candidates making strong showings, and the voting is underway this morning in New Hampshire. Some results have already been tallied. The first votes in the state were counted just after midnight, about three and a half hours north of Manchester in little Dixville Notch. And it didn't take long because there were only nine registered voters. Since 1960, the tiny town has cast its primary votes at midnight. In fact, that year also had nine ballots. Needless to say, there were many more reporters in Dixville Notch last night than actual voters. Three of the nine votes cast went to President Obama. And here is a town official announcing the Republican breakdown on CNN.
: There was one vote cast for Newt Gingrich. There was two votes cast for Jon Huntsman. There was one vote cast for Ron Paul. And there were two votes cast for Mitt Romney.
GREENE: Okay, so that's a tie between Mitt Romney and Jon Huntsman with a vote apiece for Newt Gingrich and Ron Paul. Dixville Notch, we should say, has correctly predicted the Republican nominee in every election since 1960. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR. | https://www.wlrn.org/2012-01-10/new-hampshire-hosts-first-in-the-nation-primary | 2022-08-18T16:17:50Z | https://www.wlrn.org/2012-01-10/new-hampshire-hosts-first-in-the-nation-primary | true |
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5Department of Pathology, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
6Department of Pathology, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA.
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6Department of Pathology, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA.
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Understanding the loss of kidney function resulting from kidney aging has become an emerging research focus that will facilitate the future development of antisenolytic treatments. In this issue of the JCI, Pippin et al. first identified PD-1 upregulation in the aged mouse podocyte via unbiased RNA-seq analysis. Overexpression of PD-1 in immortalized mouse podocytes induced cell death and a senescence-associated secretory phenotype, suggesting the pathological role of PD-1 upregulation in aged podocytes. Blocking PD-1 signaling via a neutralizing anti-PD-1 antibody reversed the aged phenotype in the aged mice and ameliorated proteinuria in an experimental focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) mouse model. These findings highlight the role of PD-1 signaling in kidney aging and its therapeutic potential for human clinical trials.
Samuel Mon-Wei Yu, John Cijiang He
With an aging population, kidney health becomes an important medical and socioeconomic factor. Kidney aging mechanisms are not well understood. We previously showed that podocytes isolated from aged mice exhibit increased expression of programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1) surface receptor and its 2 ligands (PD-L1 and PD-L2). PDCD1 transcript increased with age in microdissected human glomeruli, which correlated with lower estimated glomerular filtration rate and higher segmental glomerulosclerosis and vascular arterial intima-to-lumen ratio. In vitro studies in podocytes demonstrated a critical role for PD-1 signaling in cell survival and in the induction of a senescence-associated secretory phenotype. To prove PD-1 signaling was critical to podocyte aging, aged mice were injected with anti–PD-1 antibody. Treatment significantly improved the aging phenotype in both kidney and liver. In the glomerulus, it increased the life span of podocytes, but not that of parietal epithelial, mesangial, or endothelial cells. Transcriptomic and immunohistochemistry studies demonstrated that anti–PD-1 antibody treatment improved the health span of podocytes. Administering the same anti–PD-1 antibody to young mice with experimental focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) lowered proteinuria and improved podocyte number. These results suggest a critical contribution of increased PD-1 signaling toward both kidney and liver aging and in FSGS.
The US population is aging, and the number of Americans aged 65 and older will more than double over the next 40 years (US Census Bureau); Eurostat forecasts that 28% of Europeans will be older than 65 years by 2060. As life expectancy increases, the impact of advanced age on kidney health and function is becoming an increasingly important medical and socioeconomic factor. Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) declines after age 40 by 0.8%–1.0% per year (1, 2), and kidneys from healthy 70- to 75-year-old individuals have 48% fewer intact nephrons compared with those from 19- to 29-year-old individuals (3), which is consistent with an estimated annual loss of 6000–6500 nephrons after age 30 (3–5).
The characteristic physiologic, histologic, and molecular changes to the aged kidney have been well described and reviewed elsewhere (5–10). At the cellular level, age-dependent glomerulosclerosis and accompanying decline in GFR are paralleled by changes in number, structure, and function to all 4 resident glomerular cell types (podocytes, mesangial cells, endothelial cells, and parietal epithelial cells) (11–13). By now, age-dependent glomerulosclerosis is regarded as a podocyte disorder (14). Studies in animal models demonstrated that podocyte loss causes glomerulosclerosis in direct proportion to the degree of depletion (15–17). Similarly, upon aging, podocyte numbers and density decrease in rats and mice (11, 18–21). In humans, Hodgin, Wiggins, and colleagues (22) showed that the podocyte reserve dropped about 0.9% annually from more than 300 per 100 cm3 in young kidneys to less than 100 per 100 cm3 by 70–80 years of age. In fact, increased age is independently associated with both absolute and relative podocyte depletion (23).
While a recent study demonstrated a critical role of GSK3b as a mechanism involved in podocyte aging in general (24), the causes of podocyte changes in aged kidneys are still not completely understood (25). To gain insights into candidate mechanisms at the transcriptomic level, we recently performed bulk RNA-Seq comparing podocytes from 2- to 3-month-old mice (corresponding to ~20-year-old humans) versus 24-month-old mice (corresponding to humans older than ~70 years) (26). We discovered a statistically significant increase in the expression of programmed cell death RNA transcript 1 (PD-1; synonyms PDCD1 and CD279), programmed cell death 1 ligand 1 (PD-L1; synonyms CD274 and B7-H1), and programmed cell death 1 ligand 2 (PD-L2; synonyms CD273 and B7-DC) in aged podocytes compared with young podocytes (26). The 288–amino acid, type I membrane protein PD-1 is typically expressed on immature immune cells and is bound by the 2 ligands of the B7 family, PD-L1 and PD-L2 (27, 28). In addition to being expressed on circulating immune cells, PD-1, PD-L1, and PD-L2 are also expressed in various cancers and many other cell types (29). Clinical studies have shown that blocking the PD-1/PD-1 ligand signaling pathway with checkpoint inhibitors improves outcomes in many forms of cancer (30, 31).
The functional consequences of increased levels of PD-1 and its ligands in aged podocytes are unknown. Based on the increased mRNA levels of PD-1 and its ligands in aged podocytes, we hypothesized that reducing PD-1/PD-1 ligand signaling in the aged kidney would improve podocyte health. To this end, we performed both in vitro and in vivo experiments to systemically determine the impact of PD-1 signaling on glomerular health during aging.
PD-1 and PD-1 ligands increase in aged mice and human kidneys. Our recently published mRNA-Seq data showed a 17.4-fold increase in transcript levels for PD-1, a 1.4-fold increase in PD-L1, and a 2.3-fold increase in PD-L2 in podocytes from aged mice compared with young mice (26). This was confirmed in the current study in an independent cohort of young (n = 16) and aged (n = 15) mice, in which mRNA expression was assayed by quantitative PCR performed on podocyte fractions sorted by magnetic-activated cell sorting (MACS; Miltenyi Biotec). PD-1 increased 6.7-fold (1.6 ± 0.2 young vs. 10.1 ± 1.2 aged, P < 0.0001), PD-L1 increased 2.3-fold (3.6 ± 0.3 young vs. 8.4 ± 0.8 aged, P < 0.0001), and PD-L2 increased 17.3-fold (12.8 ± 2.9 young vs. 221.4 ± 35.7 aged, P < 0.0001) in aged podocytes. In situ hybridization confirmed the increase in PD-1 mRNA in aged glomeruli (Figure 1, A and B).
Podocyte PD-1 immunostaining and transcripts. (A–NN) Mouse kidney. (A and B) In situ hybridization shows that compared with young kidney (A), PD-1 transcript (brown) increases in aged kidney (B). (C–H) PD-1 (green) and synaptopodin (red) staining shows that PD-1 in mouse glomerulus (C) merges with synaptopodin-positive podocytes in aged kidney (D, yellow). PD-1 stains PECs along Bowman’s capsule (D, green). (E–H) Fluorescence channels from C and D. (I–N) PD-1 (green) and nephrin (red) staining in young glomeruli (I) merges with nephrin in aged kidney (J, yellow). PD-1 increased in PECs and proximal tubular epithelial cells (J, green). (K–N) Single channels from I and J. (O and P) PD-L1 (brown) in young mouse kidney (O) is detected in a podocyte (green arrowhead), PECs (red arrowhead), and proximal tubules in the aged mouse (P). (Q–V) Lotus tetragonolobus lectin (LTL) (red) stains proximal epithelial cells and merges with PD-1 (green) in aged kidney (T). (W–BB) CD45+ interstitial lymphocytes (red) merge with PD-1 (green) in aged kidney. (CC–HH) PD-1 (green) does not merge with the mesangial cell marker α8 integrin (red). (II–NN) PD-1 (green) does not merge with the endothelial cell marker CD31 (red). (OO–VV) Human kidney. (OO and PP) PD-1 (brown) in young human kidney (OO) increases in podocytes (green arrowhead), PECs (red arrowhead), and tubular epithelial cells (orange arrowheads) in aged human kidney (PP). (QQ–VV) PD-1 (green) and synaptopodin (red) in young human glomerulus merges with synaptopodin (yellow) in aged human glomerulus. (WW–ZZ) PDCD1 transcripts from microdissected human glomeruli. Expression of PDCD1 (corresponding to human PD-1) increased with age (WW), accompanied by lower eGFR (XX), higher glomerulosclerosis (YY), and vascular injury (ZZ). Scale bars: 25 μm (C–NN), 100 μm (OO, PP, and SS–VV), and 200 μm (QQ and RR). Statistical analysis was performed by t test, χ2 test, and quasi-Poisson regression modeling.
Immunofluorescent staining substantiated these findings at the protein level, showing that PD-1 was barely detected in young mouse kidneys, but was markedly elevated in aged kidneys (Figure 1, C–N). Coimmunostaining of anti–PD-1 antibody with cell type–specific markers showed that in aged mice the increased PD-1 protein colocalized with synaptopodin- and nephrin-positive podocytes and localized to parietal epithelial cells (PECs) lining Bowman’s capsule (Figure 1, D and J). This was accompanied by increased PD-L1 staining (Figure 1, O and P). In addition, lotus tetragonolobus lectin–positive (LTL-positive) proximal tubular epithelial cells (Figure 1, Q–V) and interstitial CD45-positive lymphocytes (Figure 1, W–BB) were PD-1 positive, while α8 integrin–positive mesangial cells (Figure 1, CC–HH) and CD31-positive glomerular endothelial cells (Figure 1, II–NN) were PD-1 negative. The same staining pattern was observed in human kidneys, where PD-1 immunostaining was also increased in aged podocytes, PECs, and tubular epithelial cells, but not in young human kidneys (Figure 1, OO–VV).
To examine potential functional consequences of PD-1 expression in aged humans, we analyzed transcriptomic data from microdissected glomeruli from aged human kidneys for correlations between PDCD1 (gene name for human PD-1) and clinical parameters for glomerular aging and function. PDCD1 expression in humans increased with age (P < 0.023, R = 0.351; Figure 1WW). Importantly, the increased PDCD1 transcript levels were accompanied by a lower estimated GFR (eGFR) (P = 0.011; Figure 1XX), and correlated with increased segmental glomerulosclerosis (P = 0.047, R = 0.316; Figure 1YY) as well as reduced arterial intima-to-lumen ratio (P = 0.013, R = 0.0442; Figure 1ZZ), a measure of vascular injury.
These results show that the PD-1 pathway increases in aged mouse and human glomeruli, and correlates with glomerular scarring and vascular damage and declining kidney function.
Overexpression of PD-1 is sufficient to induce death in cultured podocytes. To address whether increased PD-1 signaling has a biological role, we used immortalized mouse podocytes (32–34), which endogenously express one of the PD-1 ligands, PD-L1, yet had very low levels of PD-1 itself and its other ligand, PD-L2 (Figure 2, A, D, and F). Ectopic expression resulted in highly elevated PD-1 levels but did not impact the expression of either ligand (Figure 2, A, E, and G). The presence of green fluorescent protein (GFP) confirmed the transduction of the control and PD-1–overexpressing lentiviral vectors (Figure 2, B and C). Overexpression of PD-1 had dramatic effects on podocyte survival, inducing apoptosis as assessed by cleaved caspase-3 staining and dead cell quantification (Figure 2, H–L). To verify that this was indeed due to induced PD-1 signaling, we used a neutralizing anti–PD-1 antibody (referred to as aPD1ab). Treating PD-1–overexpressing podocytes with aPD1ab restored the levels of podocyte death to the levels observed for the GFP vector control podocytes (Figure 2, M–Q). Exposing PD-1–overexpressing podocytes to a caspase-3 inhibitor reduced cleaved caspase-3 levels (Figure 2, R and S), which in turn reduced cell death (Figure 2, T–V). Thus, in vitro experiments in immortalized podocytes support a critical role for PD-1 signaling through caspase-3 in podocyte apoptosis.
Overexpression of PD-1 induces podocyte death in cell culture. (A–G) Following overexpression of PD-1 using a lentiviral expression vector (msPD1, red bars) in immortalized mouse podocytes, mRNA levels increased significantly for Pdcd1 (PD-1) in comparison with GFP control–infected podocytes, without changes to Cd274 or Pdcd1lg2. GFP expression (green) of the GFP control (B) and PD-1–overexpressing (C) lentiviral vectors confirms efficient transfection. Immunocytochemistry for PD-1 protein (red) in GFP control–infected podocytes (D) was increased in msPD1-overexpressing podocytes (E). DAPI stains nuclei blue. Staining for PD-L1 (red) was not different between GFP control–infected (F) and PD-1–overexpressing (G) podocytes. (H–L) Overexpression of PD-1 (red bar) increased podocyte death in comparison with GFP control–infected podocytes (gray bar). Representative images of dead podocytes (I and J). Cleaved caspase-3 staining (red) was barely detected in GFP control–infected podocytes (K) but was markedly increased in PD-1–overexpressing podocytes (L). Nuclei were counterstained with DAPI (blue). (M–Q) Application of aPD1ab (blue bar, second column) did not impact cell death in GFP control–infected podocytes (gray bar). The increased podocyte death induced by overexpression of PD-1 (red bar) was reduced when anti–PD-1 antibody was applied (blue bar, fourth column). (N–Q) Representative images of dead podocytes encircled with green annotations used for M. (R and S) Immunocytochemistry for cleaved caspase-3 (red) was increased in PD-1–overexpressing podocytes treated with DMSO (R) but was markedly decreased following treatment with the caspase-3–specific inhibitor Z-DEVD-FMK (S). (T–V) Treatment of PD-1–overexpressing podocytes with the caspase-3 inhibitor significantly decreased podocyte death (red bar) compared with the DMSO control (gray bar). (U and V) Representative images of dead podocytes encircled with green annotations in DMSO-treated (U) and caspase-3 inhibitor–treated (V) PD-1–overexpressing podocytes. Statistical analysis was performed by t test. Scale bars represent 100 μm.
Impact of PD-1 inhibition on glomerular aging in mice. To test whether the upregulation of PD-1/PD-L1/PD-L2 is biologically relevant for aged podocytes in vivo, we inhibited PD-1 signaling using a neutralizing rat anti–mouse PD-1 antibody. Twenty-one-month-old mice were randomized and injected intraperitoneally with aPD1ab or the control IgG2a antibody (referred to as IgG2a) once weekly for a total of 8 weeks (Supplemental Figure 1A; supplemental material available online with this article; https://doi.org/10.1172/JCI156250DS1). Uninjected, 4-month-old mice were used as young age controls. Treatments had no major impact on mortality, body weight, or kidney function as measured by urinary albumin/creatinine ratios, blood urea nitrogen, serum creatinine, and blood soluble urokinase plasminogen activator receptor (Supplemental Figure 1, B–F). Organs (blood, kidney, liver, and spleen) were extracted and processed for immunofluorescence/histology. To detect the distribution of the injected aPD1ab or control IgG2a, immunofluorescence staining with an anti-rat IgG2a antibody confirmed that the aPD1ab reached the glomerular and tubular epithelium and bound in a similar pattern to PD-1 expression. Control IgG2a antibody did not bind. aPD1ab deposition also reflected PD-1 expression in the liver (Supplemental Figure 1G). To specifically assess the effect of aPD1ab on the podocyte transcriptome, kidneys were digested and separated into podocyte and non-podocyte cell fractions by MACS.
We next addressed whether the aPD1ab treatment impacted kidney aging. As expected, when compared with their young counterparts (Figure 3, A and D), staining for senescence-associated β-galactosidase (SA-β-gal) (9) was higher in both glomerular and tubular epithelial cells in aged mice (Figure 3, B and E). Treatment with aPD1ab caused a reduction in both glomerular and tubular SA-β-gal (Figure 3, C and F). The same pattern was observed in immunostainings for the senescence proteins p16 and p19 (9), where aPD1ab-injected mice exhibited reduced staining compared with age-matched control kidneys (Figure 3, G–L).
Podocyte senescence. (A–F) Representative images of SA-β-gal staining (blue). SA-β-gal was barely detected in young kidneys (A and D) but increased in glomeruli (red boxes) and tubular epithelial cells in IgG2a-injected aged mice (B and E) and was lowered by aPD1ab in glomeruli (blue boxes) and tubules (C and F). (G–I) p16 staining (black) was occasionally detected in glomeruli and tubular epithelial cells of young kidneys (G). It was increased in glomerular (red box) and tubular epithelial cells in IgG2a-injected mice (H) but was lower in aPD1ab-injected mice (I). (J–L) p19 staining (black) was barely detected in young kidneys (J) but was increased in glomerular (red box) and tubular epithelial cells in IgG2a-injected mice (K) and was lower in aPD1ab-injected mice (L). Scale bars: 50 μm.
A second hallmark of glomerular aging is the decrease in the podocyte’s life span, measured by a decrease in podocyte density (22). Measuring podocyte density using a computer-assisted machine learning approach showed a decrease in aged (i.e., IgG2a control–injected) versus young mice (P < 0.001), which was partially restored in the age-matched mice injected with aPD1ab (P = 0.0315) (Figure 4A). This was accompanied by changes in glomerular collagen IV (21) (Figure 4, B–E) and the stress marker desmin (14, 18) (Figure 4, F–H). Both were increased in aged mice and reduced upon treatment with aPD1ab. Finally, to assess podocyte ultrastructure, expansion microscopy of glomeruli labeled with fluorescent labeling of abundant reactive entities (FLARE) demonstrated an age-dependent increase in the thickness of the glomerular basement membrane, which was significantly reduced upon injection of aPD1ab (Figure 4, I–L, and Supplemental Videos 1–3). To assess filtration slit density, podocyte exact morphology measurement procedure (PEMP) (35) was performed. Filtration slit density significantly decreased during aging and trended toward improvement following anti–PD-1 treatment but did not reach statistical significance (Figure 4, M–P).
Podocyte density, scarring, stress, and ultrastructure. (A–E) Podocyte density measured by p57 staining (dark blue, C–E) and summarized in A. Each circle represents an individual mouse. Density was lower in aged IgG2a-injected mice compared with young mice and was increased in aged aPD1ab-injected mice. Glomerular scarring was measured by glomerular collagen IV staining (brown, C–E) and is summarized in B. It was higher in IgG2a-injected aged mice compared with young mice and was lowered by aPD1ab. (F–H) The podocyte stress marker desmin (brown) was increased in aged IgG2a-injected mice compared with young and was lower in aged aPD1ab mice. (I–L) The filtration barrier ultrastructure was assessed by expansion microscopy of FLARE-labeled glomeruli, which demonstrated that glomerular basement membrane (GBM) thickness (pink) was significantly increased in aged IgG2a-injected mice (J) compared with young mice (I) and reduced in aged aPD1ab mice (K). Representative images are shown in I–K, and GBM thickness is quantified in L. N, nuclei; E, erythrocytes. (M–P) Podocyte ultrastructure was characterized by the podocyte exact morphology measurement procedure (PEMP). Representative images are shown in M–O, and filtration slit density (FSD) is quantified in P. This analysis shows a significant decrease in FSD in aged IgG2a-injected mice compared with young mice (M, N, and P). Elevation of FSD was observed in aged aPD1ab mice but did not reach significance (O and P). Scale bars: 5 μm (M–O), 10 μm (I–K), and 50 μm (C–H). Statistical analysis was performed by 1-way ANOVA.
We next analyzed the other resident glomerular cell types. PECs marked by the expression of PAX8 were decreased with age, but in contrast to podocytes, their numbers were not restored by aPD1ab treatment (Figure 5, A–D). However, other aspects of PEC aging, including the induction of an activated PEC phenotype as measured by increased expression of the activation markers CD44, CD74, and phosphorylated ERK (p-ERK) and an increase in collagen IV staining along Bowman’s capsule (20, 21), were all significantly increased with age and partially restored in PECs of aged mice injected with aPD1ab (Figure 5, E–P).
Parietal epithelial cell changes. (A–D) Representative images of immunoperoxidase staining for the PEC marker PAX8 (brown) and collagen IV (blue, outlines Bowman’s capsule [BC]) (A–C) and quantification thereof (D). PEC density was lower in aged IgG2a-injected mice (red bar) compared with young mice (gray bar) but did not change with aPD1ab treatment (blue bar). (E–P) Representative images of immunoperoxidase double staining with antibodies against the PEC activation markers CD44 (E–G, brown), CD74 (I–K, brown), and p-ERK (M–O, brown) counterstained with the proximal tubular cell markers LRP2 (E–G and I–K, blue) and LTL (M–O, blue). Quantification (H, L, and P) shows that all 3 PEC activation markers were elevated in aged IgG2a-injected mice (red bars) compared with young mice (gray bars) and lowered by aPD1ab injections (blue bars). Scale bars represent 50 μm. Statistical analysis was performed by t test.
The same was observed for glomerular endothelial cells (GENs). GEN density, identified by nuclear staining for the ETS transcription factor ERG (36, 37), was reduced in aged IgG2a control mice (443 ± 10 young vs. 290 ± 19 aged IgG2a control ERG+ nuclei × 106 μm3, P < 0.0001), but was unchanged with aPD1ab (290 ± 19 aged IgG2a control vs. 287 ± 10 aged aPD1ab ERG+ nuclei × 106 μm3, P = 0.902) (Supplemental Figure 2, A–D). Yet their age-dependent increase in the fenestral diaphragm protein plasmalemmal vesicle–associated protein-1 (PV-1), normally absent in healthy GENs and, when present, representing an immature and injured phenotype (38–40), was lowered by administration of aPD1ab (Supplemental Figure 2, E–G). Mesangial cell area, stained by Itga8 (α8 integrin), was increased in aged IgG2a control mice compared with young mice, a trend that was also not changed by aPD1ab (Supplemental Figure 2, H–K). Finally, in the tubular compartment, staining for the epithelial cell injury marker KIM-1, and injury transcripts for Havcr1, Lcn1, and Vcam1, were upregulated during aging in control mice, but were lowered in aged aPD1ab mice (Supplemental Figure 2, L–O).
Together, these data demonstrate that interrupting PD-1 signaling can partially reverse the glomerular aging phenotype and improve podocyte life span with respect to cell number, function, and ultrastructure. While it did not impact the numbers or life span of the other glomerular cell types, interfering did have beneficial impacts on the age-dependent activation of PECs and GENs and injury to the tubular epithelium.
Transcriptomic changes in aged podocytes modified by anti–PD-1 antibody. To understand the underlying molecular mechanism of PD-1 inhibition, we wondered whether this was due to changes in the mRNA levels of PD-1 and its ligands. In podocytes, aPD1ab did not alter the mRNA expression of PD-1 and PD-L1 measured by quantitative reverse transcriptase PCR, but lowered PD-L2 (Supplemental Figure 3, A–C). In the non-podocyte fraction, aPD1ab lowered PD-1, but did not change levels of PD-L1 and PD-L2. Transcript levels of other members of the B7 ligand family (CD80/B7-1 and CD86/B7-2) did not change in aged mouse podocytes (not shown). Finally, consistent with at least partial suppression of the PD-1 pathway in vivo, Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway analysis revealed that several downstream targets of the PD-1 signaling pathway were reduced by aPD1ab, including Cd4, Cd28, Ptpn6 (Shp1), Ptpn11 (Shp2), Pik3cd (Pi3k), Rasgfp1, and Nfat (Supplemental Figure 3D).
Based on these data and to obtain a better understanding of the mechanism(s) responsible for the reversal of glomerular aging by aPD1ab treatment, we performed mRNA-Seq analyses from podocyte and non-podocyte cell fractions from each individual mouse from each of the groups (young, aged IgG2a-injected control, and aged aPD1ab-injected). Principal component analysis showed excellent clustering of both podocytes and non-podocyte cell fractions in the individual treatment groups (Figure 6, A and B). A total of 1137 genes were downregulated and 949 were upregulated in aged aPD1ab-injected compared with aged IgG2a-injected podocytes (FDR < 0.05 and >2-fold change; Figure 7, A and B). We next analyzed the significantly altered transcripts for their contribution to the aging process. Of the downregulated transcripts, about half of genes (i.e., 553) were also upregulated in aged versus young podocytes (P = 0). Similarly, of the upregulated transcripts, about a third (i.e., 300) were downregulated in aged versus young podocytes (P = 1 × 10–32). Six hundred forty-nine genes were upregulated in aged aPD1ab-injected podocytes compared with aged IgG2-injected podocytes. Together, these data suggest that more than 40% of the genes regulated by PD-1 are part of the natural podocyte aging process.
Principal component analysis. Principal component analysis (PCA) of the mRNA-Seq data showed excellent clustering of the individual treatment groups for both podocytes (A) and non-podocytes (B).
Podocyte transcripts in aged mouse podocytes altered by anti–PD-1 antibody. (A) Volcano plot shows the transcripts in aged podocytes that were decreased (blue circles), increased (red circles), or not changed (gray circles) by treatment of mice with aPD1ab for 8 weeks. (B) Summary of the number of genes upregulated and downregulated in podocytes from aged control IgG2a mice compared with young mice, and from aged aPD1ab-injected mice compared with age-matched IgG2a-injected mice.
Podocyte genes, function, and transcription factors are restored upon anti–PD-1 antibody treatment. The health span of a podocyte can be assessed by changes to its molecular, cellular, and transcriptional landscape required for its normal physiology, structure, and function. To better understand how PD-1 signaling contributes to podocyte aging and how PD-1 might impact podocyte health span, we initially focused on canonical genes essential for the highly specialized structure and function of podocytes. We have previously reported that several of these genes were decreased with aging (26). This was confirmed with the current study cohort. More importantly, the expression of many canonical podocyte genes (e.g., Actn4, Cdkn1, Col4a, Fat1, Lamb2, Nphs1, Nphs2, Podxl, and Synpo) was reduced in aged IgG2a-injected mice, but significantly upregulated upon injection with aPD1ab (Figure 8A). This was confirmed by immunostaining for the podocyte structural proteins nephrin (Nphs1) and synaptopodin (Synpo) (Figure 8, B–I).
Changes to podocyte canonical genes, proteins, and transcription factors. (A) Expression of individual canonical podocyte genes from mRNA-Seq data of young mice (Y, gray bars), aged mice injected with IgG2a (red bars), and aged mice injected with anti–PD-1 antibody (αPD1, blue bars). The levels of all genes were lower in aged IgG2a-injected mice compared with young mice, and all except Ptpro were increased in aPD1ab-injected mice. TPM, transcripts per million. (B–M) Protein validation of select genes by immunostaining. Representative immunoperoxidase staining for nephrin (B–D, brown), immunofluorescent staining for synaptopodin (F–H, green), and immunoperoxidase staining for VEGFA (J–L, black). The box in each panel shows an example of a glomerulus. Bar graphs show the quantification of nephrin (E), synaptopodin (I), and VEGFA (M) staining with each circle representing an individual mouse. Compared with young mice (gray bars), immunostaining was lower for each in aged IgG2a-injected mice (red bars) but was higher in aged aPD1ab-injected mice (blue bars). (N) VIPER (virtual inference of protein activity by enriched regulon) analysis of transcription factor activity. The top 10 transcription factors impacted by aPD1ab treatment are shown in the third column, along with their significance (first column), representative activity (second column), conferred activity (fourth column), and expression (fifth column), with red showing increased and blue decreased levels/activities. The conferred activity of Hnf1b, Nr2f6, Mbd3, and Tada2b increased, with increased expression. Zfp39, Sall1, and Sox7 activity was decreased despite higher expression levels in aPD1ab-injected mice. While the lower activity of Ets1 and the lower activity of Tcf4 were independent of their expression levels, the lower activity of Zeb2 correlated with its lower expression. Scale bars represent 50 μm (B–D and J–L) and 100 μm (F–H). Statistical analysis was performed by t test.
We also analyzed VEGFA as a surrogate for podocyte synthetic function, which is critical for maintenance of podocyte/endothelial cell interaction (41). Vegfa mRNA levels were 4.2-fold lower in aged podocytes than in young podocytes, but were 3.4-fold higher in podocytes from aged aPD1ab-injected mice (Figure 8A). The decreased Vegfa mRNA expression was validated at the protein level by immunostaining (Figure 8, J–M). The same was observed for another pathway critical for podocyte function, tight junction formation. Again, KEGG pathway analysis revealed that many of the genes involved in tight junction formation were restored in the podocytes of aged mice injected with aPD1ab compared with IgG2a-injected controls (Supplemental Figure 4).
Finally, we investigated the transcription factor drivers of these expression changes in podocytes. Compared with control aged IgG2a-injected mice, several podocyte transcription factors were expressed at significantly higher levels in aged mice injected with aPD1ab. These included Lmx1b (4.3-fold), Osr2 (7-fold), and Foxc2 (2-fold). The restoration of the podocyte gene regulatory network was further underscored by a VIPER (virtual inference of protein activity by enriched regulon) analysis, which identifies transcription factor activities based on the expression of their downstream targets (26, 42). As shown in Figure 8N, of the top 10 active transcription factors identified by VIPER (sorted by permutation P value), the transcriptional activity of 4 (Hnf1b, Nr2f6, Mbd3, and Tada2b) was increased while 6 were decreased (Zfp39, Sall1, Ets1, Tcf4, Sox7, Zeb2) upon aPD1ab injection.
Taken together, these data show that the expression levels of canonical podocyte genes and the function and transcriptional regulation required for their health span are partially restored with aPD1ab.
PD-1 inhibition reduces apoptosis, pyroptosis, and endoplasmic reticulum stress and increases autophagy. The ectopic expression of PD-1 in podocytes in vitro induced high levels of apoptosis that were in part reduced by inhibition of caspase-3 (Figure 2). Moreover, reduced podocyte number in aging (and disease) is due to increased cell death in the face of an inability to self-renew (43). Indeed, activated caspase-3 staining in podocytes was increased in aged IgG2a-injected control mice (2.6 ± 1.2, P < 0.0001 vs. control) and reduced upon aPD1ab injection (0.7 ± 0.9, P = 0.0001) (Figure 9, A–D). This was confirmed by mRNA-Seq data, where transcripts for apoptosis genes were elevated (e.g., Tp53, 2-fold; Tnf, 1.35-fold; Bim1, 1.9-fold; Card10, 2.5-fold; and Card14, 1.8-fold) in aged control mice and reduced in the aPD1ab-injected group. Interestingly, we also observed changes in pyroptosis, another form of podocyte death (44).
Apoptosis, ER stress, and autophagy. (A–D) Representative images of immunoperoxidase staining for the apoptosis marker cleaved caspase-3 (brown) and periodic acid counterstain (pink). Glomerular apoptotic cells in aged IgG2a-injected mice are indicated by black arrowheads (B). Quantification of the percentage of glomeruli with at least a single cleaved caspase-3–positive (CC3+) cell (D) shows an increase in aged IgG2a-injected mice (red bar) compared with young mice (gray bar) and a decrease with aPD1ab treatment (blue bar). (E–H) Representative images of immunoperoxidase staining for the ER stress marker GRP94 (brown) and quantification thereof. GRP94 shows higher staining in aged IgG2a-injected mice (red bar), which was lowered upon aPD1ab treatment (blue bar). Individual mice are represented by circles. (I–M) Measurement of autophagic activity measured by LC3. Representative images of immunoperoxidase staining for microtubule-associated protein 1 light chain 3 (LC3) (I–K, brown) and quantification of the staining (L). Compared with young mice (gray bar), LC3 staining was lower in IgG2a-injected mice (red bar), indicating reduced autophagy, but was higher with aPD1ab treatment (blue bar). IOD, integrated optical density. (M) mRNA-Seq data from isolated podocytes showed a decrease in the Map1lc3a (LC3) transcript in IgG2a-injected mice (red bar) compared with young mice (gray bar) but an increase with aPD1ab treatment (blue bar). Scale bars: 50 μm. Statistical analysis was performed by t test.
Besides cell death, we looked at other forms of cellular stress,such as endoplasmic reticulum stress (ERS) and autophagy (45, 46). The staining intensity of the ERS-associated protein GRP94/Hsp90b1 increased in control IgG2a aged podocytes and was reduced in aged mice injected with aPD1ab (Figure 9, E–H). Conversely, the autophagy protein ATG8/MAP1LC3 (microtubule-associated protein 1 light chain 3 [LC3]), a marker of autophagic activity, showed lower staining in glomeruli of control IgG2a aged mice (P < 0.0001 vs. young) and was completely restored in aPD1ab-injected aged mice (P = 0.001 vs. aged control) (Figure 9, I–M). Together, these data suggest that anti–PD-1 treatment of aged podocytes results in improved survival, reduced ER stress, and augmented autophagy.
Age-regulated podocyte signaling can be restored by anti–PD-1 treatment. We have recently reported that the podocyte aging phenotype is caused by changes in autocrine and paracrine signaling molecules (26). Thus, we wondered whether anti–PD-1 injection altered this signaling network. Aged podocytes exhibit a striking inflammatory transcriptomic signature (26). KEGG pathway analysis (using an FDR cutoff of 0.05) showed that compared with age-matched IgG2a-injected controls, aged mice injected with aPD1ab exhibited a marked decrease in multiple inflammatory pathways (e.g., Toll-like receptor [TLR], IFN-α and -γ, inflammatory genes, complement, allograft rejection, IL-6/JAK/STAT, IL-2/STAT, and KRAS) (Supplemental Figure 5A). This was confirmed at the protein level by immunostaining for TLR4 (Supplemental Figure 5, B–D). Similarly, 9 of the previously reported 52 ligand-receptor pairs regulated in aged podocytes (26) were impacted by aPD1ab injection (Supplemental Figure 6).
Anti–PD-1 antibody improves the podocyte’s metabolic state and reduces intracellular inflammation. Next, we performed a gene set enrichment analysis of the mRNA-Seq data to obtain a deeper understanding of the molecular pathways altered upon aPD1ab treatment. The podocytes from mice injected with aPD1ab displayed decreases in T cell activation, positive regulation of protein kinase activity, mitotic nuclear division, DNA repair, and calcium ion transport and marked increases in many metabolic pathways, such as oxidative phosphorylation, amino acid metabolism, organic acid transport, mitochondrial translation, and glucose metabolism (Supplemental Figure 7, A and B). The latter was confirmed by Hallmark pathway analysis, which, in addition to many metabolic pathways (e.g., oxidative phosphorylation, fatty acid metabolism, glycolysis, peroxisome), also identified regulation by the E2F transcription factors as Gene Ontology terms upregulated in aged mice injected with aPD1ab compared with IgG2a (Supplemental Data Sets 1–4). Most impressively, overlaying those data onto individual pathways showed that aPD1ab injections caused upregulation of many key components of oxidative phosphorylation, glycolysis/gluconeogenesis, and the TCA cycle (Supplemental Figure 7C and Supplemental Figures 8 and 9). Together these analyses suggest that one of the primary effects of interfering with PD-1 signaling is a restoration of the metabolic profile of podocytes.
Immune checkpoint inhibitors do not alter podocyte histology in human kidneys. PD-1 inhibitors are part of the wider group of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICPIs), and their use is connected with the occurrence of acute kidney injury (AKI) and, in particular, tubulointerstitial nephritis (47, 48). While morphologic damage to the podocyte as assessed by podocyte foot process effacement and/or proteinuria is clinically not common, we wanted to evaluate this empirically. To this end, we investigated the clinicopathologic features of ICPI-AKI kidney biopsies within our health system. We queried the electronic health record to identify the 10 most recent consecutive cases of patients with kidney biopsy and ICPI treatment. As shown in Supplemental Table 1, almost all these patients presented with elevated serum creatinine and AKI, and only 1 patient presented with proteinuria. None of these patients demonstrated substantial immune complex deposition within their glomeruli by immunofluorescence microscopy. Electron microscopy evaluation revealed that most of these patients had generally preserved podocyte foot processes, with only 1 demonstrating segmental foot process effacement. Unfortunately, while podocyte foot process effacement is widely accepted to indicate podocyte injury, there are no accepted histologic features that would indicate improved podocyte health in response to ICPI therapy on a kidney biopsy.
Extraglomerular effects of anti–PD-1 signaling on aging. Interference with PD-1 signaling in mice is a systemic treatment, and thus its effects on cellular aging would not be restricted to the glomerulus. Indeed, tubular epithelial cell senescence assessed by SA-β-gal staining and immunostaining for the senescent proteins p16 and p19 was lowered upon aPD1ab injections (Figure 3). In line with these observations, the mRNA-Seq analysis of the non-podocyte fraction (i.e., the dissociated kidney cells remaining after MACS isolation of podocytes) showed upregulation of the Gene Ontology terms amino acid metabolism, lipid catabolic process, oxidative phosphorylation, and mitochondrial translation in the aPD1ab-injected kidneys, as well as downregulation of processes such as epithelium morphogenesis, regulation of cell development, calcium ion transport, RAS protein signal transduction, and leukocyte differentiation (data not shown). Similarly, Hallmark pathway analysis showed decreases in epithelial-mesenchymal transition, TGF-β signaling, several inflammatory pathways (e.g., TNF-α, NF-κB, IL-2/STAT5, complement signaling, IL-6/JAK/STAT3), and hypoxia. As in the podocytes (Supplemental Figure 7C and Supplemental Figures 8 and 9), many metabolic pathways were higher in aged mice injected with aPD1ab (data not shown). Immunostaining for collagen IV and IL-17A demonstrated that these changes were present in both the interstitium and the kidney epithelial cells, respectively (Supplemental Figure 10).
Finally, by extending our analysis to the liver, we observed a similar anti-aging effect outside of the kidney. PD-1 protein was present in the liver of aged mice, but not young mice (Figure 10, A and B). Moreover, aPD1ab injection reverted the age-associated increase in liver fat deposition (Oil Red staining), senescence (SA-β-gal staining), and extracellular matrix deposition (collagen IV immunostaining) in comparison with control IgG2a-injected mice (Figure 10, C–K). Together, these data suggest that inhibition of PD-1 signaling was not restricted to the kidney and that aPD1ab injections have a more widespread benefit on aging phenotypes.
Anti–PD-1 antibody decreases liver aging in mice. (A and B) Representative images of PD-1 immunofluorescence staining, which is higher in aged mouse liver (B) compared with young liver (A). (C–E) Oil Red staining (red) as a marker of fat deposition was barely detected in young livers but was increased in the livers of aged IgG2a-injected mice and decreased in aPD1ab-injected mice. (F–H) SA-β-gal staining (blue) used as a marker of senescence was increased in aged IgG2a-injected livers and decreased by aPD1ab treatment. (I–K) Double immunostaining for collagen IV (red) and the endothelial cell marker CD31 (green) shows increased collagen IV deposition in the blood vessels of the liver from aged IgG2a-injected mice compared with young mice, which was decreased by aPD1ab injection. Scale bars represent 50 μm (A and B) and 100 μm (C–K).
Anti–PD-1 antibody improves outcomes in experimental focal segmental glomerulosclerosis. Aging and glomerular disease share some common senescence features (49). Thus, we wondered whether PD-1 signaling also had a role in glomerular disease of non-aged kidneys. To this end, we induced experimental focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) in young mice and measured PD-1 expression. Indeed, glomerular immunostaining for PD-1 was much higher in the glomeruli of experimental FSGS mice compared with control (Figure 11, A and B). The same was observed in samples of human FSGS (Figure 11, C and D). Furthermore, we searched the Nephroseq database for PDCD1 mRNA expression in human microdissected glomeruli from patients undergoing indication kidney biopsies enrolled in the Nephrotic Syndrome Study Network (NEPTUNE). PDCD1 expression was significantly higher in patients with nephrotic-range proteinuria versus sub-nephrotic-range proteinuria (50) (P = 0.004, n = 38 samples; Figure 11E).
Anti–PD-1 antibody improves experimental FSGS. (A–D) PD-1 immunoperoxidase staining (brown) of glomeruli from normal young mice (A) is increased in young mice with experimental FSGS (B). Similarly, in humans, PD-1 staining of glomeruli of a young human kidney (C) is increased in podocytes, PECs, and tubular epithelial cells of a kidney from an FSGS patient (D). Scale bars represent 50 μm. (E) Analysis of the Nephroseq data from NEPTUNE shows that PDCD1 mRNA levels in human microdissected glomeruli are significantly higher in patients with nephrotic-range versus sub-nephrotic-range proteinuria (n = 38). (F) To study PD-1 signaling in FSGS, 4-month-old mice were injected twice i.p. with a sheep anti-glomerular antibody. Mice were randomized into 2 groups, which received either an anti–PD-1 antibody (n = 8) or the isotype control IgG2a (n = 7) on days 1, 3, 6, and 10 after FSGS induction. (G–I) At the conclusion of the experiment, kidney function analyses showed that albumin/creatinine ratio (ACR) values significantly increased following FSGS induction in IgG2a control–injected but were reduced in aPD1ab-injected mice (G). Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) levels were not significantly different between the groups (H), while plasma soluble urokinase plasminogen activator receptor (suPAR) levels were significantly increased in FSGS mice injected with control IgG2a compared with young mice but were not reduced in mice injected with aPD1ab (I). (J) Quantification of podocyte density was lower in FSGS mice injected with IgG2a compared with young mice and was increased upon aPD1ab injection. (K) Glomerular scarring measured by glomerular collagen IV staining was higher in FSGS mice injected with IgG2a compared with young mice and was lowered by aPD1ab injection. (L) Nephrin immunostaining was lower in FSGS mice injected with IgG2a compared with young mice but was not significantly changed by aPD1ab injection. Each circle in J–L represents an individual glomerulus, and the number of glomeruli quantified is indicated. Statistical analysis was performed by t test.
We next administered the same anti–PD-1 antibody used in the aging studies to mice with experimental FSGS (Figure 11F). When glomerular function was measured at day 14, FSGS mice treated with the control antibody had proteinuria in the nephrotic range, which was significantly lowered by the anti–PD-1 treatment (Figure 11G). Blood urea nitrogen did not increase in this model (Figure 11H). In line with other experimental models of FSGS and clinical FSGS (51–53), serum soluble urokinase plasminogen activator receptor (suPAR) levels increased in mice with experimental FSGS. However, suPAR levels were unchanged in FSGS mice treated with aPD1ab (Figure 11I). Podocyte number (Figure 11J) was higher and glomerular collagen IV staining (Figure 11K) was lower in FSGS mice receiving aPD1ab, with no change in nephrin staining (Figure 11L). Together, these results suggest that anti–PD-1 treatment not only antagonizes aging but also improves outcomes in young mice with experimental FSGS.
Many tumors evade being detected by suppressing T cell immune responses upon activation of negative regulatory pathways called immune checkpoints. The latter include programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1) and its ligands, PD-L1 and PD-L2. The development of checkpoint inhibitors for the PD-1 pathway restores T cell recognition and killing of cancer cells (30, 31, 54). However, much less is known about the PD-1 signaling pathway in non-tumor cells. Building on our recent report that PD-1 and its ligands are increased in aged mouse podocytes (26), we provide human data that glomerular PDCD1 transcripts increase progressively with human aging, and that this increase is statistically correlated with lower eGFR, higher segmental glomerulosclerosis, and vascular damage. The current study asks whether the glomerular consequences of increased PD-1 can be slowed or even reversed in the aged mouse kidney. We show that blocking PD-1 with an antibody improves the aging phenotype in kidneys and liver in mice, with a particular improvement in both the life span and health span of aged podocytes. This interpretation is based on 5 major findings: (a) Aged mouse and human kidneys displayed higher levels of PD-1 immunostaining in epithelial cells (podocytes, PECs, tubular cells), but not in glomerular mesangial and endothelial cells. (b) Ectopic expression of PD-1 in cultured podocytes triggered an apoptotic response that was partially caspase-3 dependent. (c) Interfering with PD-1 signaling in mice using a neutralizing anti–PD-1 antibody reduced senescence markers in the kidney glomerulus, tubular epithelial cells, and the tubulointerstitium as well as the liver. (d) While interfering with PD-1 signaling reversed some aspects of aging, it did not reverse all effects. (e) Finally, blocking PD-1 signaling improved podocyte life span in an experimental model of FSGS.
One interesting aspect of the study is interpretation of the data with respect to the health span and life span of podocytes, which are critical to the function and number of aging podocytes (25). Injecting aPD1ab into aged mice improves the life span (i.e., survival) of podocytes by decreasing several proapoptotic and pyroptosis genes and increasing survival genes. For example, increased cleaved caspase-3 was reduced in podocytes of mice treated with aPD1ab. Moreover, our cell culture studies support the notion that caspase-3 is a pathway underlying PD-1–induced apoptosis. Yet the precise contributions of other processes that reduce podocyte life span (alternate apoptosis pathways, pyroptosis, detachment, and mitotic catastrophe) by PD-1 signaling still need to be resolved (25). In addition, the mouse studies demonstrate that PD-1 inhibition restores many of the features downregulated in aging podocytes required for their normal function (health span). These include not only individual canonical podocyte genes (e.g., Nphs1, Nphs2, Synpo, and Vegfa) or signaling networks (e.g., FGF signaling), but entire podocyte gene regulatory networks as illustrated by the VIPER analysis. Likewise, PD-1 inhibition improved the senescent and inflammatory phenotypes present in aged podocytes, which improved podocyte health span. Restoring these probably has a long-lasting effect above simply preventing podocyte death. In this regard, the observation that aPD1ab injections restored normal metabolic pathways such as oxidative phosphorylation, glycolysis, and lipid metabolism further supports the pro–health span effects of PD-1 signaling inhibition. There may also be other consequences that improve the health of podocytes. For example, we have recently reported that aging podocytes exhibit not only autocrine loops, but also paracrine loops, in which podocytes signal to other cell types in the glomerulus (26). In the current study we observed that interfering with PD-1 signaling did not impact the age-dependent changes in glomerular mesangial or endothelial cell numbers, but injection of aPD1ab reduced the activated PEC phenotype (decreased CD44, CD74, and p-ERK) and the stressed GEN phenotype (decreased PV-1). It is thus tempting to speculate that this “restoration” occurs via paracrine loops emanating from podocytes restored by the aPD1ab treatment. Indeed, our data on VEGFA as a surrogate marker for podocyte-endothelial crosstalk support this hypothesis. However, given the pronounced cell death phenotype observed following an increase in PD-1 signaling in cultured podocytes (Figure 2), more wide-ranging experimental analysis of compound mutants will be needed to address the individual contributions of these pathways in the future.
Studies have shown an association between increased PD-1 pathway expression and aging. The PD-1/PD-L1 pathway has been shown to be increased in aged dendritic cell subtypes and T cells (55, 56) and CD4+ T cells with features of cellular senescence (57) and increases further with age in many cancers (58). The PD-1/PD-L1 pathway is also increased in several kidney diseases independent of age, but expression is typically restricted to immune cells (reviewed in ref. 59). Kidney interstitial dendritic cells and human primary kidney proximal tubular epithelial cells express PD-L1 and PD-L2, where PD-L1 expression is integral for CD8+ T cell tolerance (60). Moreover, for the first time to our knowledge, we show that increased expression of PDCD1 in aging human glomeruli is highly clinically relevant, correlating with lower kidney function, higher scarring, and increased vascular damage.
PD-1 immunostaining increased in glomeruli of young mice and young patients with FSGS, in a predominantly podocyte distribution. Administering the same anti–PD-1 antibody used in the aging studies to young mice with experimental FSGS lowered proteinuria and glomerular collagen IV staining, accompanied by a higher podocyte density. Similarly to experimental and clinical FSGS (51–53), plasma suPAR increased in this model of experimental FSGS, but was not changed by the anti–PD-1 antibody.
Hydrogel expansion with FLARE staining (61) and PEMP (35) provided ultrastructural analysis of the filtration barrier and podocytes. We observed dramatic thickening of the glomerular basement membrane and a decrease in filtration slit density with aging. While there was some improvement with anti–PD-1 treatment, neither was completely restored to the level seen in young animals. A few possible explanations include: (a) as these changes were likely well established prior to the relatively short (8 weeks) anti–PD-1 treatment period, there may not have been sufficient time to reverse the changes; (b) improvements in podocyte health span measurements do not reflect a complete reversal of the ultrastructural damage; (c) if aPD1ab treatment primarily improves the podocyte life span, a decrease in podocyte loss would not automatically reflect a reversal of the ultrastructural damage of the remaining podocytes.
The study and usage of senolytics, i.e., drugs that selectively clear senescent cells from an aging patient/organ, is a vibrant field (62). For example, the cancer drugs quercetin and dasatinib, which are broad-spectrum inhibitors of protein kinases and tyrosine kinases, have been shown to reduce markers of aging (63–65). Indeed, dasatinib and quercetin improved kidney function, increased expression of WT1, and decreased p16 levels in a diabetic model of senescence (66). Similarly, induction of senescence-associated secretory phenotypes (SASPs) in aging cells has been a much-discussed anti-aging target (67). Yet the heterogeneity of SASP cytokines and differences in SASPs from cell type to cell type have made it difficult to develop viable anti-aging therapies. Thus, the focus has been toward some shared intracellular targets. Our study now suggests that there may be an alternative avenue. Interfering with PD-1 in aged kidneys reduces the SASP of aging podocytes by markedly decreasing inflammatory pathways. Thus, upstream regulation of SASP may be a future avenue for anti-aging therapies.
We recognize that widespread administration of immune checkpoint inhibitors is unlikely to be a generalized anti-aging strategy. These agents can cause renal toxicity (68–70), with an estimated incidence of acute kidney injury of 2%, typically due to immune overactivation resulting in tubulointerstitial nephritis (71). Still, it is noteworthy that in the current study, anti–PD-1 antibody administration in aged mice reduced KIM-1 protein, a well-established marker for tubular injury. Similarly, in silico analysis of the transcriptomics data of the non-podocyte fraction, which comprised a large number of proximal tubular cells, showed reduced gene expression of several tubular injury–related genes (e.g., Havcr1, Lcn1, and Vcam1). These data are consistent with the interpretation that the anti–PD-1 antibody improves rather than harms the tubulointerstitium. Similarly, with respect to the glomerulus, individual case reports of glomerulopathies as a complication of anti–PD-1 immunotherapy exist (60, 72), though podocyte injury as assessed by foot process effacement was not common in our kidney biopsy cohort. We cannot exclude the possibility of stabilization or improvement of podocyte phenotypes in our patient cohort, since histologic features of improved podocyte health are not well accepted.
We recognize the limitations of the current study, which include that anti–PD-1 antibody treatment was given systemically rather than in a cell-specific targeted manner and was given only for a short duration. Yet the impact on the kidney was impressive for both aging and FSGS. However, the impact on organs beyond the kidney and liver was not assessed in this study. Finally, one puzzling feature of our study is that the very small amount of microalbuminuria, normally present in mice, was not statistically elevated in aged mice compared with young mice; similarly, other measures of kidney function (blood urea nitrogen and plasma suPAR) were not changed upon aging either. This is in agreement with several reports showing that the majority of mouse strains do not show appreciable microalbuminuria, nor do they develop proteinuria as they age (73–75). In fact, in non-aged, inbred mouse strains, the albumin/creatinine ratio typically ranges from non-detectable to 200 mg/g (74). Importantly, this is consistent with clinical studies in humans. Rule et al. (76) and others (77, 78) have reported that proteinuria is not a feature of aging. Instead, elderly individuals with proteinuria normally exhibit secondary disease manifestations such as hypertension, obesity, or diabetes. There are several possible explanations for the discrepancy between the age-dependent changes in podocytes and their lack of albuminuria: (a) As nephrons are lost with advancing age, the remaining nephrons hypertrophy (79) and thus become more effective in reclaiming filtered albumin (and other nutrients) (80). (b) Following podocyte loss, the remaining podocytes in that glomerulus hypertrophy as much as 10-fold to cover the denuded filtration surface with foot processes (18, 22), which at least initially maintains glomerular filtration characteristics (22). (c) Once podocyte density in individual glomeruli reaches critical levels (i.e., less than 35–50 podocytes per μm3 × 106 tuft volume), these glomeruli undergo rapid global glomerulosclerosis due to massive podocyte catastrophe (22, 81). Yet this does not result in detectable albuminuria until a large number of glomeruli are lost very late in life. (d) Studies in rats show an age-dependent increase in the expression of the protein reuptake receptors megalin and cubilin in podocytes and PECs, which may reduce urinary albuminuria with age (82).
In summary, the present study shows that the PD-1 pathway is increased in aged mouse podocytes and in aged human glomeruli, in podocytes of young mice and humans with FSGS, and in aged mouse livers. Increased expression of the PD-1 signaling pathway in human glomeruli predicts poor human kidney outcomes. Mechanistically, increased PD-1 levels in podocytes cause apoptotic loss (shortened podocyte life span) and reduce their health span. These events and glomerulosclerosis are partially reversed by inhibition of PD-1. These results are consistent with PD-1 being a critical mechanism contributing to glomerular damage in the aged kidney and following kidney injury.
The methods are described in detail in Supplemental Methods. Animal studies were reviewed and approved by the University of Washington IACUC (2968-04). Human studies were approved by the IRBs of the University of Michigan (HUM00052918) and the University of Chicago (IRB14-0167). All patient samples were deidentified. Clinicopathologic evaluation of kidney biopsies from patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors was conducted under University of Washington IRB protocol 2837. Raw and processed mRNA-Seq data were deposited in the NCBI’s Gene Expression Omnibus database (GSE186534) and can be browsed at https://yuliangwang.shinyapps.io/podocyte_PD1_experiment/
JWP, DGE, MB, OW, JCV, and SJS designed research studies. JWP, NK, YW, DGE, YZ, UT, CJL, CO, CP, HSP, and SA conducted experiments. JWP, NK, YW, DGE, YZ, UT, CJL, CO, CP, HSP, JCV, and SA acquired data. JWP, NK, YW, DGE, CO, MB, OW, SJS, CP, HSP, JCV, and SA analyzed data. JWP, NK, DGE, CO, MB, OW, and SJS wrote the manuscript. AC and SA provided material. SA performed clinicopathologic evaluation of human kidney biopsies.
This work was supported by NIH grants 5-R01-DK056799-10, 5-R01-DK056799-12, 1-R01-DK097598-01A1, UC2-DK126006, R01-DK123031-01, NIH/NIA 5-R01-AG046231, DK12600601, and W81XWH-19-1-0025. We thank Tim Endlich, Vedran Drenic, Nihal Telli, and Thor Magnus Koppe (Institute of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Greifswald, Germany; and Center of High-End Imaging, NIPOKA, Greifswald, Germany) for their excellent work measuring filtration slit density. We also thank the Histology and Imaging Core at the University of Washington for imaging assistance.
Conflict of interest: The authors have declared that no conflict of interest exists.
Copyright: © 2022, Pippin et al. This is an open access article published under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
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MUMBAI, India, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Piramal Pharma Limited's Critical Care business, a leading Complex Hospital Generics company, announces First to Market Generic U.S. launch of Zinc Sulfate Injection. This product is U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved with Competitive Generic Therapy (CGT) designation; an approval pathway intended to enhance market competition for sole source drugs. Zinc Sulfate is a trace element indicated as a source of zinc for parenteral nutrition when oral or enteral nutrition is not possible, insufficient, or contraindicated. This intravenous nutritional injection is available in two strengths – 30mg/10mL (3mg/mL) and 25mg/5mL (5mg/mL).
Peter DeYoung, Chief Executive Officer of Piramal Global Pharma commented, "At Piramal Critical Care (PCC), we are excited to launch our first CGT-designated product to support our core purpose of providing the market with drugs that contribute to saving and improving patients' lives. Zinc Sulfate Injection joins our growing US portfolio of injectable products, complementing our market-leading inhaled anesthesia products, as we strive to deliver critical care solutions to patients and healthcare providers around the world."
In addition to the recent launch of Zinc Sulfate injection, over the past several years PCC has launched a broad line of critical generic injectables in the U.S. market, including Ampicillin and Sulbactam for Injection, USP, Dexmedetomidine Injection, USP, Dexmedetomidine HCl Injection, USP, Glycopyrrolate Injection, USP, Rocuronium Bromide Injection, and Succinylcholine Chloride Injection, USP. PCC's full product portfolio is available at piramalcriticalcare.com.
Through the ongoing expansion of its portfolio, PCC continues to strengthen its commitment to deliver high quality products to healthcare providers and their patients around the world.
About Piramal Critical Care:
Piramal Critical Care (PCC) is a global leader in anesthesia, pain management, and intrathecal therapy. PCC maintains a wide presence across more than 100 countries including the US and the European markets. Our product portfolio includes inhalation anesthetics, injectable pain and anesthesia drugs, anti-infectives, injectable drugs for myxedema coma, intrathecal therapy for spasticity management, and plasma volume expanders. Piramal Critical Care has strong manufacturing and process development capabilities with state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Bethlehem, PA, United States and Telangana, India, which are inspected by US FDA, UK MHRA and other regulators, and partners with leading pharmaceutical development and manufacturing organizations around the world. For more information and updates, please visit: www.piramalcriticalcare.com
About Piramal Pharma Ltd.:
Piramal Pharma Limited (PPL) offers a portfolio of differentiated products and services through end-to-end manufacturing capabilities across 15 global facilities and a global distribution network of over 100 countries. PPL includes: Piramal Pharma Solutions (PPS), an integrated Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization; Piramal Critical Care (PCC), a Complex Hospital Generics business, and the India Consumer Healthcare business, selling over-the counter products. In addition, PPL has a joint venture with Allergan, a leader in ophthalmology in the Indian formulations market. In October 2020, the company received growth equity investment from the Carlyle Group.
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Local 50 Members Take to the Picket Line Over Unfair Labor Practices at Illinois-Based Concrete Hauling Company
CENTREVILLE, Ill., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamsters Local 50 ready-mix drivers at SRM Construction Material & Supply went on an unfair labor practice (ULP) strike yesterday over the company's refusal to negotiate a fair contract.
Throughout negotiations, Local 50 put forward proposals in an effort to reach an agreement and keep members working. The company responded by fully rejecting the union's offers, and made counter proposals that would take away health and welfare and retirement benefits from workers. The previous agreement expired on June 30.
"These workers haul concrete every day, as this company and its owner profits. The company cut drivers' wages by over $6 per hour prior to even beginning negotiations," said Pat Nichols, President of Local 50. "There is no reason and no excuse for this anti-worker behavior. We will fight united for a strong agreement and better working conditions!"
SRM Construction Material & Supply retained $456,000 in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funding, Nichols noted. Moreover, the company failed to provide drivers with personal protective equipment (PPE) or a hazard pay bonus.
"My brothers and I are standing together in this fight. We have full faith in our union and know that the Teamsters—both locally and internationally—will support us through this battle," said Aaron Epps, a ready-mix driver for the company and shop steward at Local 50.
Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.2 million hardworking men and women throughout the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. Visit www.teamster.org for more information. Follow us on Twitter @Teamsters and "like" us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/teamsters.
Contact:
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OHP identifies victim in deadly Cotton Co. crash
Published: Aug. 18, 2022 at 6:37 AM CDT|Updated: 5 hours ago
DEVOL, Okla. (KSWO) - One person is dead following a car crash in Cotton County Thursday morning.
22-year-old Marysol Espinoza was heading east on US 70 when her vehicle left the road, hitting a concrete culvert.
She was thrown from the vehicle, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.
It happened just before 1:30 a.m. in Devol, near Lawton Avenue.
Authorities closed the road for several hours following the crash.
Espinoza was pronounced dead at the scene by the Medical Examiner. Her condition and the cause of the crash is under investigation.
OHP’s report says a seatbelt was not in use.
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Clean energy incentives in the new spending package signed this week by President Joe Biden will trim America’s emissions of heat-trapping gases by about 1.1 billion tons (1 billion metric tons) by 2030, a new Department of Energy analysis shows.
The first official federal calculations, shared with The Associated Press before its release Thursday, say that between the bill just signed and last year’s infrastructure spending law, the U.S. by the end of the decade will be producing about 1.26 billion tons (1.15 billion metric tons) less carbon pollution than it would have without the laws. That saving is equivalent to about the annual greenhouse gas emissions of every home in the United States.
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The Energy Department analysis finds that with the new law by 2030, U.S. greenhouse gas emissions should be about 40% lower than 2005 levels, which is still not at the U.S. announced target of cutting carbon pollution between 50% and 52% by the end of the decade. But that 40% reduction is similar to earlier calculations by the independent research firm Rhodium Group, which figured cuts would be 31% to 44% and the scientists at Climate Action Tracker, which said the drop would be 26% to 42%.
Most of the projected emissions reductions in the nearly $375 billion spending package would come in promoting “clean energy,” mostly solar and wind power and electric vehicles, the federal analysis said. More than half of the overall projected emission drops would come in how the nation generates electricity, the analysis said. About 10% of the savings in emissions come from agriculture and land conservation.
The new law’s provisions that call for oil and gas leasing on federal land and water “may lead to some increase” in carbon pollution, the federal analysis said, but the other provisions to spur cleaner energy cut 35 tons of greenhouse gas for every new ton of pollution from the increased oil and gas drilling.
Outside experts, such as Bill Hare of Climate Action Tracker, say the new law is a big step for the United States, but it’s still not enough considering that America is the biggest historic carbon polluter, had done little for decades and lags behind Europe.
“At this point anything going in that direction you count as a win, right? I mean after so long a time of total inaction and knowing how difficult politically it is to get the country moving in a direction like this due to politics and economics and all the other things involved with this issue,” National Center for Atmospheric Research climate scientist Gerald Meehl, who wasn’t part of the analysis, said about what the new law will do. “You can argue that’s not nearly enough, but I think once you start seeing motion, you hope that then we can build on that and kind of keep the ball rolling.”
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday morning's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Daily 4 Morning" game were:
9-3-6-3, FIREBALL: 7
(nine, three, six, three; FIREBALL: seven)
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday morning's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Daily 4 Morning" game were:
9-3-6-3, FIREBALL: 7
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky's Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the state's near-total abortion ban will remain in place while it reviews arguments by abortion clinics challenging two state laws.
It was the latest legal setback for the two remaining abortion clinics in Kentucky — both in Louisville, the state's largest city. The state's highest court kept in place a recent lower court ruling that reimposed the ban on nearly all abortions in Kentucky.
Abortion-rights groups vowed to continue their legal fight, saying the government should never have the authority to “force a person to remain pregnant against their will.” The groups called abortion a “critical individual freedom.”
“Make no mistake: abortion bans result in tragic health outcomes and are a form of control over our bodies,” a statement from Planned Parenthood Federation of America, the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Kentucky said on behalf of the two clinics. “Despite this setback, the fight continues. We will proceed with our case to restore and protect reproductive freedom in Kentucky.”
Abortion rights have been reinstated and then revoked again by judges in Kentucky since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June.
Kentucky's justices in Thursday's ruling denied a request by the abortion clinics to reimpose an injunction that temporarily prevented the state's near-total abortion ban from taking effect.
In doing so, the Supreme Court ruled that the “circumstances” presented by the clinics and their attorneys in their motion “do not rise to the level of extraordinary cause.”
The court agreed to take the case and set a schedule for the submission of briefs and for arguments before the justices. The high court set a hearing for Nov. 15. That will be after the upcoming general election, when a proposed constitutional amendment about abortion is on the ballot. Voters will be asked whether the state's constitution should be amended to say there is no right to abortion.
Kentucky's Republican-dominated legislature enacted a “trigger law” banning nearly all abortions if the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. The only exception under the measure is when the health of the mother is threatened. Lawmakers also passed a separate 6-week ban that the clinics also challenged.
Last month, a circuit judge in Louisville temporarily blocked the two laws while the courts reviewed whether the measures violate Kentucky’s constitution. A state appeals court judge earlier this month said the ban should take effect, even if the laws are in dispute, because in Kentucky, “a statute carries with it the presumption of constitutionality.” | https://www.theintelligencer.com/news/article/Kentucky-Supreme-Court-denies-request-to-block-17381899.php | 2022-08-18T16:28:17Z | https://www.theintelligencer.com/news/article/Kentucky-Supreme-Court-denies-request-to-block-17381899.php | false |
With Three-Year Revenue Growth of 299%, Upgrow Ranks in the Top 0.3% of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Inc. revealed that Upgrow is No. 2013 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list represents a one-of-a-kind look at the most successful companies within the economy's most dynamic segment—its independent businesses. Facebook, Chobani, Microsoft, Patagonia, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.
"The last few years have been a wild ride - expanding our services and talented team while simultaneously continuing to scale sales. Making the Inc. 5000 list is a highly visible recognition of outstanding contributions from our team, clients, vendors, and network." - Ryder Meehan, Co-CEO
The companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 have not only been successful, but have also demonstrated resilience amid supply chain woes, labor shortages, and the ongoing impact of Covid-19.
Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000.
"The accomplishment of building one of the fastest-growing companies in the US, in light of recent economic roadblocks, cannot be overstated," says Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc. "Inc. is thrilled to honor the companies that have established themselves through innovation, hard work, and rising to the challenges of today."
"We're really proud of where we've gotten and what we've been able to achieve in just a matter of a few years, and we're really excited to position our agency as a leader in accelerating growth for remarkable brands in B2B tech/SaaS. This is just the beginning, as we continue to expand our team and services in order to deliver exceptional value to our clients." - Danny Ng, Co-CEO
Launched in 2018, Upgrow is a performance digital marketing agency generating revenue through Paid Media and SEO for high-growth B2B tech companies.
Upgrow works with brands to create a highly customized conversion-optimized web design, paid media strategies, SEO programs, and complete digital marketing solutions with consistent results.
www.upgrow.io
Chelsea Queen, Administrative Coordinator (chelsea@upgrow.io)
Companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2018 to 2021. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2018. They must be US-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent.
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An FBI agent who was working undercover told jurors Thursday about a stop at a bridge near Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's vacation home during a night ride by anti-government extremists to continue planning a kidnapping.
Tim Bates, simply known as “Red” to the group, said he encouraged Adam Fox to take a picture of the bridge after they got out of a pickup truck. The government alleges that destroying it was part of a scheme to get Whitmer.
“They wanted to slow down law enforcement response,” Bates testified.
No kidnapping took place in Elk Rapids. In October 2020, about a month later, Fox, Barry Croft Jr. and four others were arrested and accused of being domestic terrorists.
Fox and Croft are on trial for a second time on conspiracy charges. A jury in April couldn’t reach a unanimous verdict but acquitted two other men.
Bates said he pitched himself to the group as someone who could get explosives. By fall 2020, he said there was talk about buying bomb components, and the FBI wanted to stay on top of it. Another agent as well as informants already had infiltrated the group.
Bates said Fox also talked about destroying a second bridge in the Elk Rapids area, though the government didn’t offer any evidence of it on secretly recorded conversations. The agent also admitted during cross-examination that he hadn't disclosed it during the first trial last spring.
“You were wearing a recorder the entire trip, correct? And the recorder functioned, true?” Fox attorney Christopher Gibbons said.
“I can't speak to how all of them functioned,” Bates replied, “but I believe a recorder was on the entire time.”
The defense argues that Fox and Croft were entrapped by government operatives who fed their wild views. Prosecutors say the group wanted to trigger a national revolt and was especially furious over COVID-19 restrictions imposed by Whitmer during the early stages of the pandemic.
Defense lawyers have tried to make their case by sharply cross-examining the government's witnesses. Like Gibbons, Croft attorney Joshua Blanchard picked at the lack of a recording about Fox talking about destroying a second bridge.
“We should be able to hear that, right?” Blanchard said.
Croft, 46, is from Bear, Delaware. Fox, 39, was living in the basement of a vacuum shop in the Grand Rapids area.
Whitmer, a Democrat, has blamed then-President Donald Trump for stoking mistrust and fomenting anger over coronavirus restrictions and refusing to condemn hate groups and right-wing extremists like those charged in the plot.
Trump recently called the kidnapping plan a “fake deal.”
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Updated August 18, 2022 at 11:25 AM ET
NEW YORK — Allen Weisselberg, who for decades was one of Donald Trump's most trusted and loyal employees as chief financial officer of the Trump family business, pleaded guilty on Thursday to 15 counts ranging from grand larceny to tax fraud to falsifying business records, becoming the latest person close to the 45th president to plead guilty or be convicted at trial of of a felony.
Weisselberg changed his 2021 plea of not guilty to guilty in state court in lower Manhattan. Under an agreement made with prosecutors and detailed in court, Weisselberg will serve five months in prison and receive five years probation, in exchange for testifying at the trial of his former co-defendant and longtime employer, the Trump Organization. He agreed to pay $1.9 million in back taxes, interest, and penalties, to New York State and New York City.
Weisselberg's demeanor was calm as the judge ran him through the details of his guilty plea, saying little else besides, "Yes, your honor," and, "No, your honor." He wore a dark suit and a surgical face mask, and was flanked by his lawyers.
Afterward, Weisselberg's attorney Nicholas Gravante emailed a statement saying his client had made a difficult decision. "Rather than risk the possibility of 15 years in prison, he has agreed to serve 100 days. We are glad to have this behind him." (He clarified that he expects Weisselberg to ultimately serve less time in jail than five months.)
The Manhattan District Attorney, Alvin Bragg, says he expects Weisselberg to provide "invaluable" testimony against the Trump family business.
Weisselberg will be formally sentenced after the trial of the Trump Organization, scheduled for this fall. Judge Juan Merchan warned Weisselberg that if he does not truthfully testify at the trial, the plea agreement will be voided, and he could face years in prison.
Weisselberg, who turns 75 this month, was charged in 2021 with conspiring with his employer, the Trump Organization, to evade taxes by concealing his income through off-the-books benefits such as a luxury apartment, private school, tuition, and lease expenses for two Mercedes-Benzes. According to the Manhattan District Attorney, the scheme deprived the federal, state, and New York City governments of taxes due on millions of dollars in non-cash income.
The tax evasion scheme stretched over 16 years, from Donald Trump's early seasons as host of The Apprentice through his entire time in the White House, and into his first year as a former president.
While Donald Trump himself was not charged, the scheme benefited his family business by allowing the Trump Organization to avoid payroll taxes. In addition, prosecutors said the Trump Organization deducted Weisselberg's undeclared non-cash benefits from his paychecks, keeping a detailed leger of rent, utilities, and other living expenses covered by the company. The indictment says Donald Trump personally wrote checks for private school tuition for Weisselberg's relatives, drawing on his own private bank account.
Trump's company could face steep financial penalties if convicted at trial
The Trump Organization remains a defendant, charged with 14 felonies including conspiracy, grand larceny, and fraud. Last week, the judge in the case scheduled jury selection to begin Oct. 24. If convicted at trial, Trump's company could face steep financial penalties.
At one time, it appeared that the criminal case could extend to Donald Trump himself. Last fall, then-Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance, Jr., convened a grand jury which examined evidence of Trump's role in the scheme. But Vance retired, and in January, a newly-elected D.A., Alvin Bragg, was sworn in. Two senior prosecutors quickly quit the case, after Bragg "reached the decision not to go forward with the grand jury presentation and not to seek criminal charges at the present time," according to the resignation letter of one of the prosecutors, Mark Pomerantz. In April, Bragg allowed the grand jury to lapse, without bringing any new indictments. That month, Bragg insisted that his investigation of Trump and the Trump business was still active.
In pleading guilty, Weisselberg joins a long list of people in Trump's orbit to plead guilty to, or be convicted at trial, of a serious crime. Others have included Trump's former personal attorney, Michael Cohen, his former campaign chairman, Paul Manafort (who was pardoned by Trump in 2020), political operative Roger Stone (also pardoned in 2020), and former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn (also pardoned in 2020.) In July, a District of Columbia jury convicted former Trump advisor Steve Bannon of contempt of Congress.
Weisselberg avoided the media spotlight until his publicity-loving boss entered politics
Weisselberg's connection to Trump is deeper, and in some ways more significant than any of the others. He has been privy to Trump family finances since 1973, when he joined the Trump Organization, which was then led by Fred Trump, Donald Trump's father. At the time, the business was centered around middle class housing in the outer boroughs of New York City. As Donald Trump transformed the enterprise to focus on casinos, hotels, and golf clubs, Weisselberg rose from accountant to comptroller to chief financial officer. He stepped aside as CFO in 2021, and took on the role of senior strategic advisor to the firm.
Weisselberg avoided the media spotlight until the spotlight found him, when his publicity-loving boss entered politics. In 2018, an audio recording was leaked, in which then-candidate Trump and Michael Cohen discussed how to buy the silence of Karen McDougal, a woman who claimed she had had an affair with Trump. Cohen suggested setting up a company to buy McDougal's story.
"I've spoken to Allen Weisselberg about how to set the whole thing up," Cohen told Trump on the recording.
The criminal investigation that eventually ensnared Weisselberg began around the time that Cohen pleaded guilty to federal campaign finance charges related to buying McDougal's story. Trump was never charged.
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Gov. Beshear holds Team Kentucky update
Published: Aug. 18, 2022 at 12:19 PM EDT|Updated: 9 minutes ago
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WKYT) - Governor Andy Beshear held a Team Kentucky update from Louisville on Thursday, covering things from economic development and flood response:
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A cheery midday sun beamed down, offset by the flicker of a cooling ocean breeze. Fishing boats churned across the placid waters of the harbor. In the background, sailboats were lined up in neat rows at the marina, while colorful stacks of shipping containers sat on the docks. Beyond that, mostly one-story homes dotted the green hills undulating around the edge of St. George’s, the bustling capital town of the Caribbean island of Grenada, known as the Spice Isle. As I would find out, the nickname is fitting: The lush, tropical getaway with cinematic beaches has a lot to offer food-focused travelers.
My wife, son and I were sitting at a table overlooking the water at BB’s Crabback, a restaurant specializing in island fare. It was a one-room affair, dotted with simple wooden tables decorated with vases full of verdant fronds; a small bar ran along the wall farthest from the ocean. The white walls and beams were scrawled with notes from guests: “© this island,” “The Rasta was here” and “Order the ribs.”
I was dead set on trying Grenada’s national dish: oil down, a thick stew accented with an abundance of spices grown on the island and made with coconut milk reduced down to a rich, nutty oil, thus the name.
When I mentioned this to the server, she frowned. “Let me see if we have it today,” she said before disappearing.
My hopes sank. I had read so much about oil down, but words on a page can never replace the experience of tasting something for yourself. I had to try it.
A moment later, she was back. “I’m sorry, but I don’t think it’ll be ready,” she apologized. “What about the red snapper instead?”
As I considered the alternative, a man with short, curly black hair and a graying beard, dressed in a blue shirt and shorts, who had been sitting at the bar working on a laptop, roused himself. “You want the oil down?” he called over in a gravelly British accent.
“Yes, please!” I responded as my hopes rose.
He disappeared for a few minutes. When he returned, he had a piratical grin and a glint in his eyes. “It’s coming.”
I profusely thanked my savior, who turned out to be Brian Benjamin, a.k.a. BB, the restaurant’s namesake chef and owner. Born in Grenada, he immigrated to England as a child, ultimately got married, had four children and opened the first version of BB’s in West London. He moved back to his homeland in 2007 to open the second iteration of the restaurant, which has become one of the island’s most renowned eateries.
Finally, the oil down arrived. This version was vegetarian (though it’s often punctuated with salted beef or pork), a hearty mix of potatoes, carrots, wilted spinach-esque callaloo and toothsome dumplings. Thanks to locally grown turmeric, the stew was such a vibrant golden hue that it almost appeared to be glowing. I took a bite. It was a rush of warming spices — clove, cinnamon, ginger — intertwined to create a sort of Caribbean curry with a touch of heat thanks to scotch bonnet pepper, a ubiquitous ingredient in this part of the world. It was everything I had hoped it would be — and more.
It was our second day in Grenada, which is perched on the southern tip of the Grenadines island chain. Just over 130 square miles with a population of roughly 114,000, the island has a history that has been interlaced with food for hundreds of years. Christopher Columbus made landfall in 1498, but it avoided colonization until the French arrived in the 17th century, when they settled the island, began building sugar estates and brought in enslaved peoples from Africa to work the land. The island flipped to British rule in the mid-18th century (it eventually gained its independence in 1974), ushering in even more sugar production. Cacao became the main export by the 19th century, but it was eclipsed by nutmeg the following century. To this day, it’s one of the world’s major producers of nutmeg, as well as a strong exporter of a variety of spices, cocoa, bananas and other produce, and fish.
As a holdover from British rule, you drive on the left. This complication — coupled with narrow roads often in need of repair and the assertive style of many Grenadian drivers — will be off-putting for some visitors. If you don’t want to rent a car, it’s easy to catch cabs around St. George’s for shorter trips, or you can hire a driver by the hour or day for longer jaunts. A collateral benefit of having a local behind the wheel is picking their brain on where to get the best Grenadian cuisine.
That’s how I was introduced to Sandra’s Roti, one of a string of roadside stalls (charmingly referred to as “snackettes” in Grenada) outside St. George’s downtown area. Painted school bus yellow and firetruck red with a corrugated metal roof, it had a steady stream of customers. Sandra herself was working at the window, while her son, Keishon, was inside folding tender, flexible roti (they’re similar to burrito-size flour tortilla and originated in India) around scoops of turmeric-yellowed potatoes, carrots and bone-in chicken. Filling and flavorful, they’re the ultimate grab-and-go island meal.
I noshed on one on a ride out to the Belmont Estate to learn about cocoa growing and chocolate making. Located in the northeastern St. Patrick parish, about an hour’s drive from St. George’s, the 400-acre farm dates back to the late 17th century. The informative tour takes you from bean to bar. It begins after harvest by breaking open the cacao pods, harvesting the beans, and fermenting them under banana leaves and burlap in rough wooden stalls to build flavor and sugars. From there, the beans are placed on giant wheeled wooden trays to dry in the sunlight. Every half-hour, barefooted women walk across the beans, turning them with their toes. (Alternately, they are dried in greenhouse-type structures.) Next, they’re ground with milk and sugar for four to five days, cooled and aged for three months to blunt acidity and amp up flavor. Finally, the chocolate is tempered to give it a glossy finish and to prevent it from melting easily. Naturally, the hour-long walk around the estate ended in the gift shop, where visitors could sample some of the chocolates.
If there’s no time to get across the island, hit up the House of Chocolate in St. George’s, where you can get a nano-tour on how chocolate is created, buy Grenadian-made bars, and enjoy bonbons and ice creams featuring local chocolate. Keep an eye out in local grocery stores and gift shops for locally made jams, syrups and candies. A few highlights: De La Grenade’s not-too-assertive nutmeg syrup, great on pancakes or in cocktails; nutmeg mango jam by Spice Fusion; and L N Alexis’s rich, tropical-minded coconut fudge.
A centerpiece to any gastronomy-obsessed visit should be the lively Market Square in St. George’s. There you will find dozens of vendors selling local spices — whole and ground — alongside fresh produce, handicrafts and some grab-and-go bites, including roasted corn on the cob and coconuts with their tops lopped off to order, so you can sip refreshing coconut water while walking around.
Bonus: The market is a short walk away from BB’s. Near the end of our trip, after we did our big shop for spices to take home, we popped over, so I could enjoy one last bowl of oil down. It was the perfect finale, an iconic taste of the Spice Isle, which lived up to its name at every opportunity.
Martell is a writer based in Silver Spring, Md. His website is nevinmartell.com. Find him on Twitter and Instagram: @nevinmartell.
If You Go
Where to stay
Coyaba Beach Resort
26FQ+FG2, The Lime, Grenada
473-444-4129
Situated at the center of Grand Anse Beach, this classic resort offers straightforward rooms, many with ocean views, complemented by on-site amenities, including a pool and dive center. Rooms from about $195 per night.
Where to eat
BB’s Crabback
Progress House, The Carenage, St. George’s
473-435-7058
Overlooking the harbor, this long-running favorite powered by chef Brian Benjamin specializes in island cuisine, including an excellent rendition of Grenada’s national dish, oil down. Open Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.; closed Sundays. Entrees from about $20.
Sandra’s Roti
27X2+FJ, St. George’s
The ever-buzzy roadside stand specializes in top-notch roti — including those packed with goat, chicken and vegetables — and freshly squeezed local juices. Open Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.; closed Sundays. Roti are $4.50.
Francis Bits & Bites Café
Wall Street, Grand Anse
473-456-4696
Perched under a tent on the side of the road, this casual takeout operation puts out solid local fare, including bakes (sandwiches) stuffed with escovitch-style salt fish, samosas, fried plantains and roti. Hours are flexible; open Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to early afternoon, and Friday, 7 to 11 a.m. Closed Saturdays and Sundays. Sandwiches from $3.75.
Umbrellas Beach Bar
26FQ+F6P, Grand Anse Beach
473-439-9149
Right on beach with beautiful sunset views, this breezy eatery offers tropical cocktails, island fare and more familiar continental cuisine. Open Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Entrees from about $7.
What to do
Market Square
362W+XJ4, St. George’s
A colorful collection of vendors selling fresh produce, local spices and preserves, handicrafts and street food. The best time to go is Saturday morning, when the activity there peaks. Open Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.; closed Sundays. Free.
House of Chocolate
10 Young St., St. George’s
473-440-2310
This museum-boutique-chocolateria is devoted to all things chocolate, so you can learn about how it’s made, buy locally made bars and bonbons, and, of course, eat it. Open Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Closed Sundays. Free.
Belmont Estate
59FF+W68, St. Patrick
473-442-9524
The bean-to-bar chocolatiers offer tours that explore the history of the estate and the chocolate-making process, before ending in the gift shop for a tasting. Open Sunday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; closed Saturdays. Tours $5 per adult, $2.50 per child 12 and under.
L’Esterre Estate Organics
St. Andrew’s, Grenada
473-405-8049
This estate organically grows cacao, bananas, fresh vegetables and a variety of spices, which visitors learn about on casual, informative walking tours, which run January through March. Email hello@lesterreorganicsgrenada.com to arrange a tour, which starts at $60 per adult and $40 for children 5 to 13; children 4 and under are free.
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PENSACOLA, Fla. — Two people have died – including a man reportedly from Dallas – of a bacterial infection after eating raw oysters in Florida, according to the Associated Press.
Both cases involved oysters from Louisiana.
The Pensacola News Journal identified the Dallas man as Rodney Jackson, who was the Director of Business Engagement at Studer Community Institute.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said Vibrio bacteria doesn’t make an oyster look, smell, or taste any different. The agency added that about 80,000 people get vibriosis in the U.S. each year, and about 100 people die from it.
The Florida Department of Health told the Associated Press that, in 2022, 26 people have become infected with the bacteria and six of them later died after eating raw shellfish, including oysters. In 2021, 34 people became sick and 10 of those died. In 2020, there were seven deaths among the 36 who became ill.
According to the Pensacola News Journal, Jackson was in Pensacola on Aug. 3 and purchased oysters Maria's Fresh Seafood Market. The newspaper also reported that Jackson's family does not blame the seafood market for his illness.
Jackson originally suffered mild symptoms, but he did not go to the hospital until Sunday, Aug. 7 after he started having trouble breathing, the newspaper reported.
Jackson's obituary says he died on Tuesday, Aug. 9, and his service was scheduled for Thursday afternoon.
For more about the restaurant's response and the Florida's procedures on preparing oysters, read the Pensacola News Journal here.
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One year after American’s withdrawal from Afghanistan, bill promises to help refugees seeking citizenship
Thousands of Afghan refugees are stuck in legal limbo.
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - In a Washington D.C. park, protestors gather with paint brushes to draw a somber mural to mark the one year anniversary of the fall of Afghanistan’s capital and the rise of Taliban control.
The United States completed its withdrawal from Afghanistan on August 30, 2021. A year on, demonstrators tell the Washington News Bureau the mission is far from complete as thousands of refugees seek a path to citizenship in the United States. A bipartisan group of lawmakers have issued statements saying they’re working on a bill to fix the backlog.
“We are here to protest, to mourn and to paint and heal the wounds that our country and our countrymen have suffered,” said Afghan refugee Jawaid Kotwal of Virginia. He sits on the board of the Afghan American Foundation and who founded Afghans Living in DC.
Nearly 80,000 Afghans have fled to the United States. But Kotwal says more are seeking an escape as many are being threatened with death or torture for their work in intelligence gathering, the media, or those who once helped the United States in some capacity.
Kotwal’s cousin is among the refugees who did make it to America. But ever since, he’s been stuck in bureaucratic limbo trying to obtain permanent citizenship.
“Those who made it like my cousin have some sense of relief. But, it’s not done for them. My cousin, I just spoke to him 5 minutes ago actually when I was on the phone, had an asylum interview. So, he needs to adjust his status and then bring his his newborn son that was born actually days after the fall of the government and he hasn’t seen his child,” he said.
Lawmakers understand there’s a backlog in processing. A bipartisan group of Senators have introduced the “Afghan Adjustment Act” that seeks to help Afghans with temporary status that undergo additional vetting, to apply for permanent legal residency. The act would also expand the Special Immigrant Visa process for Afghan refugees.
Lawmakers say the bill would implement these key changes:
- Allow Afghans on humanitarian status who submit to additional vetting to apply for permanent legal status. For these Afghans, the primary options under current law to gain permanent status are through our asylum system or the burdensome SIV process
- Expand the SIV program to include four previously omitted groups, including the Female Tactical Teams of Afghanistan, the Afghan National Army Special Operations Command, the Afghan Air Force, and the Special Mission Wing of Afghanistan
- Establish a task force to develop and implement a strategy for supporting Afghans outside of the United States who are eligible for SIV status and require the Department of State to respond to Congressional inquiries about SIV applications.
“The Afghan Adjustment Act will enable our Afghan allies who served as translators, interpreters, guards to come to this country and be citizens in a country that they love. And they served, they sacrificed. They put their lives on the line. And, the Afghan Adjustment Act will enable them to find a safe haven because they have targets on their backs. They are persecuted and tortured and threatened with death in Afghanistan now simply because they came to our aid,” said Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) who is among the lawmakers backing the bill.
Kotwal, who immigrated to the United states in 2001, calls the bill great. He said the help is necessary not only for refugees who made it to America, but those that are still waiting to come. His own parents, who left Afghanistan for Pakistan, are among the people fighting for a path to the United States.
“My message for the American people is that refugees are the safest immigrants that’s out there. They go through numerous background checks and security checks. And AAA (Afghanistan Adjustment Act) actually ensures that people who came here go through vigorous security regime before they’re granted any form of citizenship or permanent resident status,” said Kotwal. “The AAA or Afghan Adjustment Act has a very good chance. But that doesn’t mean it’s a done deal. There’s still some obstacles.... so I’m calling on the U.S. public to call in their senators, their members of Congress and urge them to pass this into law to help those that are in limbo, those who have come here and they don’t have a path to give them some hope. Those people who want to help us and those that have helped us are still stuck in Afghanistan. So, this would be a great deal for our community because they will become law abiding, taxpaying, job creating Americans like I am.”
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Luke Williams has revealed that the competitiveness of the Notts County team is what is keeping summer signing Toby Adebayo-Rowling out of the matchday squad so far this season.
The Magpies signed the 25-year-old defender from Ebbsfleet United this transfer window and he was the first signing through the doors at Meadow Lane, but he is yet to make an appearance in the National League this season.
Speaking ahead of their match against Chesterfield this weekend, the Notts manager explained Adebayo-Rowling is continually working hard to work on areas he has identified, but a start in the near future remains unlikely.
"I don't know whether it will be in the near future, because we have everybody pretty much fit and it is competitive," said Williams.
"I have asked for one or two things for Toby to work on to convince me that he is ready, and he is doing that so well so I can't complain about that at all, he is applying himself.
"A few fundamental things that worried me during pre-season, he is a great character and he is working so hard to impress and of course, there is going to be so many opportunities for the squad to change because we're playing a lot of games, against tough teams, the travelling is tough so he just needs to patient and he needs to take those opportunities when they come."
"He doesn't need to knock on my door because he knows everything and knows where he is with me, because we have very open dialogue all the time, so he understands what it is that is preventing me from putting him in front of another player."
Ahead of the visit of the Spirerites this Saturday, only one main injury concern surrounds the squad, with Aden Baldwin missing out on the Magpies' trip to Gateshead on Tuesday after coming off with an Achilles injury against Boreham Wood.
Williams confirmed the defender had trained today, and had a positive update on the 25-year-old.
"He has been on the training pitch today so we now have to wait and see if everything settles down good after today's training, and if so we have one more day to assess him and make sure he can play the game without suffering too much and breaking down.
"It is good progress so far and it could have been more severe, but hopefully we have avoided that. But he has a good chance."
With a 52-goal partnership last season, Notts fans are still yet to see both Macaulay Langstaff and Cedwyn Scott start as a front two this season, with Scott making both appearances this season from the bench.
And whilst playing the former Gateshead pair is something Williams is looking to utilise throughout the season, he explained that Scott's disruptive pre-season has had a huge impact on his fitness, and he needs time to adjust.
"Yeah it is definitely something I am looking to use, but the reason why Cedwyn has not been on the pitch as much is because he had a really disruptive pre-season.
"He had Covid, he lost a lot of fitness and conditioning, and he was actually very unwell and so he is behind the rest of the group, and some of the time in training, he has looked like he's feeling the effects.
"We have to work him so hard because we have to try and get him up to speed, but that has taken it's toll on him, but we can see how much quality he has got." | https://www.nottinghampost.com/sport/football/football-news/luke-williams-talks-toby-adebayo-7482790 | 2022-08-18T16:33:03Z | https://www.nottinghampost.com/sport/football/football-news/luke-williams-talks-toby-adebayo-7482790 | true |
Time to go Dutch? Global carbon emissions could be reduced by 414 million tonnes per year if everyone on Earth cycled a mile a day like the average Dane, study claims
- Cycling for a mile a day could reduce annual emissions by 414 million tonnes
- It could also prevent 0.34 million obesity-related deaths worldwide
- This is the daily average in Denmark, and in the Netherlands it's 1.6 miles
- Scientists suggest countries aim to match this to help prevent climate change
If the recent dramatic weather has put you on edge about climate change, then dusting off the Lycra could be the best way you can help.
A new study has found that if everyone cycled just one mile (1.6 km) a day, then we could reduce global carbon emissions by 414 million tonnes each year.
This is the average distance cycled by Danish people, and the reduction is comparable to the UK’s total carbon emissions in 2015.
But if we were to match the Dutch, who cycle 1.6 miles (2.6 km) each day, global carbon usage would be cut by as much as 686 million tonnes.
These findings are based on a global assessment of bicycle production, ownership, and usage by country from 1962 to 2015 from the University of Southern Denmark.
The data also found that high bicycle ownership did not necessarily lead to high bicycle usage, as cycling accounted for less than 5 per cent of daily trips in most countries (stock image)
Animated historical per-capita bicycle ownership versus per-capita car ownership from 1962 to 2015.
A negative correlation was also identified between number of regular cyclists and adult obesity, so going Dutch or Danish could also have health benefits.
The authors wrote: 'In the end, 0.34 and 0.62 million deaths could be prevented if the Danish and Dutch cycling patterns were followed globally.'
The transport sector accounts for a quarter of global fuel-related greenhouse gas emissions, with half coming from private vehicles.
Cycling is well-known to reduce emissions, but it only plays a small role in transport in most countries, the authors found.
To investigate the bike's potential role in sustainable road transport, the scientists collated all data available on bicycle ownership and usage for 60 countries.
The dataset, published today in Nature Communications: Earth and Environment, showed that global production of bicycles increased at a higher rate than cars.
China accounted for 65.7 per cent of global bicycle production in 2015, followed by Brazil, India, Italy and Germany, each taking up between 5 and 2 per cent.
The data also found that high bicycle ownership did not necessarily lead to high bicycle usage, as cycling accounted for less than 5 per cent of daily trips in most countries.
The authors claim that this could be because some populations view cycling as a recreational activity rather than a means of transportation.
Left, bicycle 'modal share' (percentage of regular cyclists) against bicycle ownership in different countries. Right, car modal share against car ownership in different countries
Graphs to show the effects of adopting the cycling habits of the average person in Denmark and the Netherlands. A: Carbon emissions B: Prevented deaths
The current bicycle modal share (percentage of regular cyclists) and bicycle ownership per capita of the 60 countries in the dataset. The bubble sizes indicate the kilometres of service per bicycle and the colour indicates the rate of obesity in the country
To shift these perceptions, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the paper suggests we should learn from countries such as Denmark and the Netherlands.
These countries have high bicycle usage and low cycling-related deaths, thought to be a result of the well-developed cycling infrastructure and flat terrains.
The researchers claim the Dutch and Danish people have a higher environmental awareness in comparison to other countries.
To tap into the potential climate benefits, the authors suggest that the authorities actively promote cycling as a mode of transport.
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky's Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the state's near-total abortion ban will remain in place while it reviews arguments by abortion clinics challenging two state laws.
It was the latest legal setback for the two remaining abortion clinics in Kentucky — both in Louisville, the state's largest city. The state's highest court kept in place a recent lower court ruling that reimposed the ban on nearly all abortions in Kentucky.
Abortion-rights groups vowed to continue their legal fight, saying the government should never have the authority to “force a person to remain pregnant against their will.” The groups called abortion a “critical individual freedom.”
“Make no mistake: abortion bans result in tragic health outcomes and are a form of control over our bodies,” a statement from Planned Parenthood Federation of America, the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Kentucky said on behalf of the two clinics. “Despite this setback, the fight continues. We will proceed with our case to restore and protect reproductive freedom in Kentucky.”
Abortion rights have been reinstated and then revoked again by judges in Kentucky since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June.
Kentucky's justices in Thursday's ruling denied a request by the abortion clinics to reimpose an injunction that temporarily prevented the state's near-total abortion ban from taking effect.
In doing so, the Supreme Court ruled that the “circumstances” presented by the clinics and their attorneys in their motion “do not rise to the level of extraordinary cause.”
The court agreed to take the case and set a schedule for the submission of briefs and for arguments before the justices. The high court set a hearing for Nov. 15. That will be after the upcoming general election, when a proposed constitutional amendment about abortion is on the ballot. Voters will be asked whether the state's constitution should be amended to say there is no right to abortion.
Kentucky's Republican-dominated legislature enacted a “trigger law” banning nearly all abortions if the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. The only exception under the measure is when the health of the mother is threatened. Lawmakers also passed a separate 6-week ban that the clinics also challenged.
Last month, a circuit judge in Louisville temporarily blocked the two laws while the courts reviewed whether the measures violate Kentucky’s constitution. A state appeals court judge earlier this month said the ban should take effect, even if the laws are in dispute, because in Kentucky, “a statute carries with it the presumption of constitutionality.” | https://www.michigansthumb.com/news/article/Kentucky-Supreme-Court-denies-request-to-block-17381899.php | 2022-08-18T16:34:44Z | https://www.michigansthumb.com/news/article/Kentucky-Supreme-Court-denies-request-to-block-17381899.php | false |
HILLSBOROUGH, N.C., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Adam & Eve and adameve.com, America's most trusted source for adult products, are back with the latest statistics from an all-new survey that asks adults about their favorite places to have sex in public. And their responses might shock you!
While only 46% of those polled admitted they enjoyed sex in public places, of those who indulged in less discreet lovemaking venues, their choice of location is as follows:
Parked car 46%
In the woods 26%
In a park 20%
At the beach 18%
Workplace/office 12%
Public bathroom 12%
Movie theater 7%
Airplane 4%
Taxi/cab 3%
Church 2%
Dr. Jenni Skyler, resident sexologist at Adam & Eve, says, "Many people enjoy the idea of public sex because it can feel like an erotic roller coaster, tapping into a taboo fantasy. However, there are real legal implications of getting caught. If couples want some racy, but safer, alternatives, consider secluded backyards or parked cars with concealed driveways."
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The web-based survey, conducted by an independent third party survey company, of over 1,000 American adults age 18 and up, was sponsored by Adam & Eve to study sexual preferences and practices.
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CLEVELAND (AP) — A federal judge in Cleveland awarded $650 million in damages Wednesday to two Ohio counties that sued CVS, Walgreens and Walmart over the way the national pharmacy chains distributed opioids to their communities.
U.S. District Judge Dan Polster said in his ruling that the money will be used to the fight the opioid crisis in Lake and Trumbull counties outside Cleveland. Attorneys for the counties put the total price tag at $3.3 billion for the damage done.
The judge admonished the three companies, saying they “squandered the opportunity to present a meaningful plan to abate the nuisance” after proceedings last spring to determine what the counties were owed.
Lake County is to receive $306 million over 15 years. Trumbull County is to receive $344 million over the same period. Polster ordered the companies to immediately fork over nearly $87 million to cover the first two years of payments, but it was unclear whether they had to pay that money during their appeals.
“Today marks the start of a new day in our fight to end the opioid epidemic,” Lake County Commissioner John Hamercheck said in a statement.
A jury in November returned a verdict in favor of the counties after a six-week trial. It was then left to the judge to decide how much the counties should receive. He heard testimony in May to determine damages.
The counties convinced the jury that the pharmacies played an outsized role in creating a public nuisance in the way they dispensed pain medication.
It was the first time pharmacy companies completed a trial to defend themselves in a drug crisis that has killed a half-million Americans since 1999.
The decision on damages came on the same day that attorneys general from numerous states announced they had reached an agreement with opioid maker Endo International to pay as much as $450 million over 10 years. The payments settle allegations the company used deceptive marketing practices “that downplayed the risk of addiction and overstated the benefits” of opioids.
Attorneys for the pharmacy chains insisted they had policies to stem the flow of pills when pharmacists voiced concerns and would notify authorities about suspicious orders from doctors. They also said it was doctors who controlled how many pills were prescribed for legitimate medical needs, not pharmacies.
Walmart issued a statement Wednesday saying the counties “sued Walmart in search of deep pockets, and this judgment follows a trial that was engineered to favor the plaintiffs’ attorneys and was riddled with remarkable legal and factual mistakes.”
Walgreens spokesperson Fraser Engerman said: “The facts and the law did not support the jury verdict last fall, and they do not support the court’s decision now.”
He said the court “committed significant legal errors in allowing the case to go before a jury on a flawed legal theory that is inconsistent with Ohio law and compounded those errors in reaching its ruling regarding damages.”
CVS spokesperson Michael DeAngelis said the company strongly disagreed with the court’s decision on damages as well as the underlying verdict.
CVS is based in Rhode Island, Walgreens in Illinois and Walmart in Arkansas.
Two chains — Rite Aid and Giant Eagle — settled lawsuits with the counties before trial. The amounts they paid have not been disclosed publicly.
Mark Lanier, an attorney for the counties, said during the trial that the pharmacies were attempting to blame everyone but themselves.
The opioid crisis has overwhelmed courts, social-service agencies and law enforcement in Ohio’s blue-collar corner east of Cleveland, leaving behind heartbroken families and babies born to addicted mothers, Lanier told jurors.
Roughly 80 million prescription painkillers were dispensed in Trumbull County alone between 2012 and 2016 — equivalent to 400 for every resident. In Lake County, some 61 million pills were distributed during that period.
Prescriptions for pain medications such as oxycodone and hydrocodone rose as medical groups began recognizing that patients have the right to be treated for pain, Kaspar Stoffelmayr, an attorney for Walgreens, said at the opening of the trial.
The problem, he said, was that “pharmaceutical manufacturers tricked doctors into writing way too many pills.”
The counties said pharmacies should be the last line of defense to prevent pills from getting into the wrong hands.
The trial was part of a broader constellation of about 3,000 federal opioid lawsuits consolidated under Polster’s supervision. Other cases are moving ahead in state courts.
Kevin Roy, chief public policy officer at Shatterproof, an organization that advocates for solutions to addiction, said in November that the verdict could lead pharmacies to follow the path of major distribution companies and some drugmakers that have reached nationwide settlements of opioid cases worth billions of dollars. So far, no pharmacy has reached a nationwide settlement.
The agreement with Ireland-based Endo calls for the $450 million to be divided between participating states and communities. It also calls for Endo to put opioid-related documents online for public viewing and pay $2.75 million in expenses to publicly archive those documents.
Endo can never again market opioids, according to the agreement. It filed Tuesday for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
The company, which has its U.S. headquarters in Malvern, Pennsylvania, did not respond Wednesday to telephone and email requests for comment about the agreement.
Endo produces generic opioids and name brands such as Percocet and Endocet. The company’s Opana ER opioid was withdrawn from the market in 2017.
The attorneys general say Endo “falsely promoted the benefits” of Opana ER’s “so-called abuse deterrent formulation.” The attorneys general said the formulation did not deter abuse of the drug and led to deadly outbreaks of hepatitis and HIV resulting from people injecting it. | https://www.wdtn.com/news/u-s-world/ap-us-news/ohio-counties-awarded-650m-in-cvs-walmart-walgreens-suit/ | 2022-08-18T16:36:48Z | https://www.wdtn.com/news/u-s-world/ap-us-news/ohio-counties-awarded-650m-in-cvs-walmart-walgreens-suit/ | false |
Shimla film fest to begin with Divya Dutta as celebrity guest
The eighth edition of the International Film Festival of Shimla will be held from August 26-28 at Gaiety Theatre in Himachal Pradesh capital with Bollywood actress Divya Dutta as the celebrity guest, it was announced on Thursday.
Shimla: The eighth edition of the International Film Festival of Shimla will be held from August 26-28 at Gaiety Theatre in Himachal Pradesh capital with Bollywood actress Divya Dutta as the celebrity guest, it was announced on Thursday.
Festival Director Pushp Raj Thakur said the screening of Divya Dutta's transgender-based film Sheer Korma at the film festival will be presided over by Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur.
This time, 81 films will be screened at the International Film Festival of Shimla. Twenty-seven films in the international category, 34 Indian films, 4 Himachali films and 15 national award winning films will be screened in the three-day festival.
This time, films from 17 countries including Canada, the US, Spain, Iran, Brazil, Iceland, Mexico, Australia, Greece, Russia -- will be screened. These include documentary, animation feature and short films.
Gujarati feature film '21 M U Tiffin' directed by Vijay Giri Baba, Hindi feature film 'Alpha Beta Gama' directed by Shankar Sri Kumar, Kannada feature film 'Dolu' directed by Sagar Puranik, Hindi feature film 'At Down Toofan Mail' directed by Aakriti Singh, Marathi film 'Funeral' directed by Rajendra Dubey, Telugu film 'Natyam' directed by Revanth Kumar Kurukunda, Kannada film 'Neeli Hakkia' directed by Ganesh Hegde, Hindi documentary 'Jugalbandi' directed by Chetan Bhakuni, Marathi documentary 'Marble of the Jungle' directed by Sohil Vaidya, Manipuri director Haubam Pawan Kumar's documentary 'Pabung Shyam', Garhwali film 'Sanpat' directed by Rahul Rawat, Odia documentary 'Backstage' directed by Lipika Singh Derai, Hindi documentary 'Naakara' directed by Anant Mahadevan, Gujarati documentary 'The Spell of Purple' directed by Prachi Barjania and Assamese documentary 'Veerangana' directed by Kishore Kalita will be showcased.
Fifty film directors from across the country and abroad will participate in the festival. They will also be interacting with audience at the British-era Gaiety Theatre, where Nobel laureate Rudyard Kipling and legendary actors Prithviraj Kapoor and Balraj Sahni once performed.
This time, a film exhibition is also being organised by the National Film Archives of India of Pune at the festival. Various work related to the films will also be put on display in the exhibition. | https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/shimla-film-fest-to-begin-with-divya-dutta-as-celebrity-guest-758270 | 2022-08-18T16:39:18Z | https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/shimla-film-fest-to-begin-with-divya-dutta-as-celebrity-guest-758270 | false |
- Continues expanding product portfolio beyond inhalation anesthesia with a focus on bringing critical care drugs to patients
MUMBAI, India, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Piramal Pharma Limited's Critical Care business, a leading Complex Hospital Generics company, announces First to Market Generic U.S. launch of Zinc Sulfate Injection. This product is U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved with Competitive Generic Therapy (CGT) designation; an approval pathway intended to enhance market competition for sole source drugs. Zinc Sulfate is a trace element indicated as a source of zinc for parenteral nutrition when oral or enteral nutrition is not possible, insufficient, or contraindicated. This intravenous nutritional injection is available in two strengths – 30mg/10mL (3mg/mL) and 25mg/5mL (5mg/mL).
Peter DeYoung, Chief Executive Officer of Piramal Global Pharma commented, "At Piramal Critical Care (PCC), we are excited to launch our first CGT-designated product to support our core purpose of providing the market with drugs that contribute to saving and improving patients' lives. Zinc Sulfate Injection joins our growing US portfolio of injectable products, complementing our market-leading inhaled anesthesia products, as we strive to deliver critical care solutions to patients and healthcare providers around the world."
In addition to the recent launch of Zinc Sulfate injection, over the past several years PCC has launched a broad line of critical generic injectables in the U.S. market, including Ampicillin and Sulbactam for Injection, USP, Dexmedetomidine Injection, USP, Dexmedetomidine HCl Injection, USP, Glycopyrrolate Injection, USP, Rocuronium Bromide Injection, and Succinylcholine Chloride Injection, USP. PCC's full product portfolio is available at piramalcriticalcare.com.
Through the ongoing expansion of its portfolio, PCC continues to strengthen its commitment to deliver high quality products to healthcare providers and their patients around the world.
About Piramal Critical Care:
Piramal Critical Care (PCC) is a global leader in anesthesia, pain management, and intrathecal therapy. PCC maintains a wide presence across more than 100 countries including the US and the European markets. Our product portfolio includes inhalation anesthetics, injectable pain and anesthesia drugs, anti-infectives, injectable drugs for myxedema coma, intrathecal therapy for spasticity management, and plasma volume expanders. Piramal Critical Care has strong manufacturing and process development capabilities with state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Bethlehem, PA, United States and Telangana, India, which are inspected by US FDA, UK MHRA and other regulators, and partners with leading pharmaceutical development and manufacturing organizations around the world. For more information and updates, please visit: www.piramalcriticalcare.com
About Piramal Pharma Ltd.:
Piramal Pharma Limited (PPL) offers a portfolio of differentiated products and services through end-to-end manufacturing capabilities across 15 global facilities and a global distribution network of over 100 countries. PPL includes: Piramal Pharma Solutions (PPS), an integrated Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization; Piramal Critical Care (PCC), a Complex Hospital Generics business, and the India Consumer Healthcare business, selling over-the counter products. In addition, PPL has a joint venture with Allergan, a leader in ophthalmology in the Indian formulations market. In October 2020, the company received growth equity investment from the Carlyle Group.
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Agent: There was talk of blasting 2 bridges in Whitmer kidnapping plot
(AP) - An FBI agent who was working undercover told jurors Thursday about a stop at a bridge near Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s vacation home during a night ride by anti-government extremists to continue planning a kidnapping.
Tim Bates, simply known as “Red” to the group, said he encouraged Adam Fox to take a picture of the bridge after they got out of a pickup truck. The government alleges that destroying it was part of a scheme to get Whitmer.
“They wanted to slow down law enforcement response,” Bates testified.
No kidnapping took place in Elk Rapids. In October 2020, about a month later, Fox, Barry Croft Jr. and four others were arrested and accused of being domestic terrorists.
Fox and Croft are on trial for a second time on conspiracy charges. A jury in April couldn’t reach a unanimous verdict but acquitted two other men.
Bates said he pitched himself to the group as someone who could get explosives. By fall 2020, he said there was talk about buying bomb components, and the FBI wanted to stay on top of it. Another agent as well as informants already had infiltrated the group.
Bates said Fox also talked about destroying a second bridge in the Elk Rapids area, though the government didn’t offer any evidence of it on secretly recorded conversations. The agent also admitted during cross-examination that he hadn’t disclosed it during the first trial last spring.
“You were wearing a recorder the entire trip, correct? And the recorder functioned, true?” Fox attorney Christopher Gibbons said.
“I can’t speak to how all of them functioned,” Bates replied, “but I believe a recorder was on the entire time.”
The defense argues that Fox and Croft were entrapped by government operatives who fed their wild views. Prosecutors say the group wanted to trigger a national revolt and was especially furious over COVID-19 restrictions imposed by Whitmer during the early stages of the pandemic.
Defense lawyers have tried to make their case by sharply cross-examining the government’s witnesses. Like Gibbons, Croft attorney Joshua Blanchard picked at the lack of a recording about Fox talking about destroying a second bridge.
“We should be able to hear that, right?” Blanchard said.
Croft, 46, is from Bear, Delaware. Fox, 39, was living in the basement of a vacuum shop in the Grand Rapids area.
Whitmer, a Democrat, has blamed then-President Donald Trump for stoking mistrust and fomenting anger over coronavirus restrictions and refusing to condemn hate groups and right-wing extremists like those charged in the plot.
Trump recently called the kidnapping plan a “fake deal.”
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(NEXSTAR) – A passenger traveling through Boston’s Logan International Airport was stopped after officers with the Transportation Security Administration detected a pen gun in his carry-on.
The single-shot firearm, which resembles a pen in size and shape, was found during X-ray screening of the man’s luggage at about 1:30 p.m. on Aug. 13, a representative for the TSA confirmed. Massachusetts State Police were called to the security checkpoint, where they interviewed the passenger.
After speaking with police, the male traveler was allowed to continue through the airport and ultimately to his destination in Portland, Oregon — sans pen gun.
He also would have been allowed to transport the item had he packed it properly in his checked baggage, the TSA said.
The term “pen gun,” according to the Federal Bureau of Investigations, is generally used to describe any firearm designed “to look like an ink pen.” They were also more widely used around the turn of the 20th Century for self-defense purposes, according to the FBI’s October 2018 “Artifact of the Month” entry.
The pen gun discovered at Logan Airport was a .22 caliber firearm which folded open to the shape of a pistol, the TSA said. It was the 17th gun detected at Logan screening checkpoints this year, the agency said on Twitter.
The TSA, meanwhile, had said in Oct. 2021 that the number of guns detected at screening checkpoints across the country had reached an “alarming” level, and later confirmed they stopped a total of 5,972 guns at U.S. checkpoints in 2021. But in the first half of 2022, TSA officers detected more than 3,000 guns at checkpoints in the U.S., putting the country on pace to possibly break the previous year’s record, The Hill reported. | https://www.kron4.com/news/national/tsa-finds-pen-gun-in-travelers-carry-on-bag/ | 2022-08-18T16:43:16Z | https://www.kron4.com/news/national/tsa-finds-pen-gun-in-travelers-carry-on-bag/ | false |
NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, artist-first music streaming and discovery platform Audiomack announced the debut of Premiere Access, a first-of-its-kind feature that allows artists to reward their biggest fans by making a yet-to-be-released song or album available on Audiomack before its wide release.
"Artists deserve the most powerful tools possible to build their work into financially thriving enterprises," Audiomack VP of Product Charlie Kaplan said. "Music companies have the opportunity and obligation to enable creators to explore diverse means of monetization and help realize their work's financial potential."
Premiere Access provides a new way for artists on Audiomack to generate revenue beyond the traditional form of streaming. Now, artists can upload their work to Audiomack, select the Premiere Access feature if they are enrolled in the Audiomack Monetization Program (AMP), and select the period of exclusivity for their release's supporters.
Premiere Access builds upon Audiomack Supporters, which the platform launched in December 2021, to allow fans to directly contribute to songs and albums from the artists they love. To be eligible for Supporters, artists must apply for and gain access to the Audiomack Monetization Program (AMP), or distribute their music to Audiomack through one of many participating partners, including but not limited to Warner Music Group, Amuse, AudioSalad Direct, DistroKid, EMPIRE, FUGA, Stem and Vydia.
Audiomack launched the new feature with several top-performing artists on the platform, including Nigerian superproducer Pheelz, Nigerian rapper Laycon, and U.S. singer Almira Zaky.
Audiomack has found that over half of all independent artists using the Supporters feature have increased their earnings by at least 30% via direct fan contributions. Since the feature's launch eight months ago, over 25,000 artists on the platform have received direct support.
About Audiomack
Audiomack, which launched in 2012, currently reaches more than 20 million monthly users globally. The streaming and discovery service has played an integral role in breaking new acts, such as Roddy Ricch and Kaash Paige; served as a trusted partner to Eminem and Nicki Minaj, among other notable artists, to debut exclusive releases; and helped rising African stars, such as Omah Lay, reach an international audience. As of January 2021, Audiomack is the top-ranked music streaming app on Apple's iOS in Nigeria, Ghana, Tanzania, Senegal, and Kenya.
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The figures stretch across the wall in bright, bold clothing, but that joyful spark doesn’t reach into the blank spaces where their features should be.
“There are too many faceless people in society,” says Richard Haynes, a noted Portsmouth artist and longtime educational advocate for low-income and under-represented youths.
The purposeful lack of features in this 19-foot-by-39-foot mural below the Interstate 393 exit ramp in Concord is a mirror of the many overlooked people in the world.
“What I’m saying is … no matter if (we) are wealthy or poor, LGBTQ, Black or White, let’s learn to look each other in the eyes as human beings.”
Mural art has been trending for several years, and here in New Hampshire, it isn’t just about beautification projects.
Haynes, who is director of admissions and multicultural recruitment for the University of New Hampshire in Durham, recently mentored 15 youths from Manchester, Concord and Franklin in “The Color of Change,” a six-week project coordinated by Concord art school Kimball Jenkins and My Turn, which helps youth with academics and employment training.
The students, working via paid internships, created the large-scale outdoor painting while building skills, sharing experiences and finding a sense of both community and self.
As the youths summed up in a press release they penned, they “had highs and lows, water fights, and shared visions of the future for their New Hampshire.”
See the finished mural, with its themes of equality, diversity and inclusion, at a public reception from 6 to 7:30 p.m. today at Kimball Jenkins, 266 North Main St. Cozy Throne is providing the music, and there will be Middle Eastern food, plus a celebration of the designs the interns created with Haynes.
A cool, cultural hiveYasamin Safarzadeh, program director at Kimball Jenkins, is in a flurry, tackling logistics, checking in with arriving students and talking to reporters about “Color of Change,” sometimes all at the same time.
“There are a lot of moving pieces,” she says.
It’s all part of a whole mind-and-body approach to teaching that Kimball Jenkins and My Turn share. It includes cultural experiences — one of the places the interns visited was the Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire — and practical training, including tips on how to present themselves, their experiences and pursuits on resumes, in job interviews and on social media.
“It’s about learning basic skills and then having access to people who can shed more light” on various elements of business, grant applications and self-marketing, Safarzadeh says. “It’s very cool.”
One guest presenter, Emmett Soldati, owner of Teatotaller Cafe in Somersworth and a second location that has its grand opening Wednesday, Aug. 26, in downtown Concord, talked with the students about the importance of creating or finding “third spaces” — inclusive spaces outside of the home and work/school. Teatotaller has long welcomed LGBTQ+ and trans communities into the cafe, bakery and meeting place.
Interns got a chance to exchange their own stories and interests with one another. They also created designs based on their discussions about racism and discrimination, and incorporated those elements into the mural.
“The best part was definitely coming in here and seeing who I was going to work with,” said intern Diago Jimenez. “I’ve never done anything in a large group of artists. Learning what (each’s) story is and who they are as an actual person — it was one of the huge highlights — to hear what they were about. It was the feeling of trust in your group, even though there were creative differences, we are all there for the same reason.”
Learning about Haynes’ own creative journey and getting tips on technique throughout the project was “something I never experienced before, or thought I would,’ Jimenez adds.
Coming homeHaynes is a visual storyteller. “Whispering Quilts,” his 2020-21 exhibit at the Currier Museum of Art in Manchester, featured vibrant patchwork pieces that collectively told the story of an enslaved family’s perilous journey along the Underground Railroad.
He hopes that “The Color of Change” sparks a similar sense of resilience, hope and change.
Like a preacher delivering the gospel, Haynes speaks in a warm, confident cadence that rises and falls like a hymn.
“The topics that I’m trying to portray … it is bleak, it is dark,” he says of his faceless figures. But he uses “bright, bold” colors elsewhere in his works to convey a sense of “unbridled joy” as well.
It’s a mission he launched after a startling moment 39 years ago. It was a Saturday, and he was out for the evening with his wife. They were on the dance floor when he sadly thought about how this would be the last time they would dance together. He planned to take his life the next day.
“I had a real dark moment. I didn’t care about being an African American man in this country, or in the world any more. I wanted to end it. But I had a spiritual awakening,” he says.
A woman he’d never met but later learned was a minister came up to the couple.
“She nudged me on the arm and said, ‘I have a message for you from God, and I want you in my church tomorrow.’ There were 150 people on the floor. I thought, ‘Why me?’ ” he asks, his voice incredulous. “And that changed my life.”
Haynes, 73, was born in South Carolina but as Black people continued to flee Jim Crow laws of segregation in the South, he made his way to Harlem in 1958. He was living in the Bronx in 1968, when he was drafted into the Vietnam War.
“My first duty station was at Pease Air Force Base. That’s how I found this place,” he says of his longtime love of Portsmouth.
He got out of the military in 1972, met and then wed his college sweetheart, honeymooning in Portsmouth. They continued to vacation here for 16 years before deciding to make the Seacoast their permanent home.
“My life has changed for the extraordinary good since coming to New Hampshire,” he says.
He’s been working at UNH for 18 years, still on a mission to make sure the underrepresented get represented, and he lifts some spirits in the process. He’s getting unexpected returns on the investment.
He brings up a recent incident in a Dover restaurant. He was eating lunch when a young man walked up to where Haynes was sitting.
“He says, ‘Mr. Haynes, do you remember me?’ And I’m saying to myself, nooooo,” Haynes says, laughing. “He told me his name, and then said, ‘You really made a difference in my life.’ I’m a chiropractor now.’
“An African American young man ...,” Haynes says, his words trailing off.
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It's all coming together for the Boston Red Sox.
After scoring at least eight runs for the first time in 32 games in an 8-3 win at Pittsburgh on Wednesday, the Red Sox will aim for a three-game sweep of the Pirates on Thursday night.
An all-around effort on both sides of the ball has helped Boston win three straight and five of six.
"I'm locked in, I'm staying within myself and not trying to do too much," said Red Sox right fielder Alex Verdugo, who is hitting .447 (17-for-38) with 11 runs in his past 11 games after going 3-for-3 on Wednesday. "I'm just trying to be on time with the pitcher and use the big part of the field."
Verdugo has also logged nine extra-base hits and seven walks during his hot streak. On Wednesday, teammate Christian Arroyo had three RBIs and matched Verdugo's three hits.
Boston's starting pitching has been solid, too.
Including five innings of two-run ball from Rich Hill on Wednesday, the Red Sox have a six-game streak in which their starters lasted at least five innings and gave up three run or fewer.
For Thursday, the Red Sox will have to shake things up as scheduled starter Nathan Eovaldi is dealing with a sore trapezius muscle.
Josh Winckowski (5-5, 4.69 ERA) will start instead. The rookie right-hander began with five scoreless innings on Aug. 11 against the Baltimore Orioles but wound up yielding three runs in 5 2/3 innings.
Boston manager Alex Cora said Hill's five-inning outing was sufficient to set up the staff for Thursday. Winckowski will be opposing the Pirates for the first time.
"We're in full force with (Winckowski), it's a regular start for him," Cora said. "(John) Schreiber got a day, (Matt) Barnes is available. ... We feel good."
Winckowski had been slated to piggyback Hill on Wednesday before Eovaldi was scratched.
"I feel like I could pitch (on Thursday), but we're playing it safe," said Eovaldi, whose next start is now slated for Tuesday against the Toronto Blue Jays. "I felt it coming out of the last start. I can't tell you exactly when -- day two, three."
The Red Sox enter play Thursday four games behind the final American League wild-card position.
"We know we're a little way's back, but we're within striking distance," Verdugo said. "We're just looking for one open spot."
Pittsburgh's JT Brubaker (2-10, 4.45 ERA) will start the series finale. The right-hander has allowed three or fewer earned runs in five of six starts since his last win on June 30. His 117 strikeouts in 113 1/3 innings lead the Pirates.
Brubaker's trend of solid starts continued last week as he held the Arizona Diamondbacks to two runs on three hits and struck out six in five innings. Both runs scored in the fourth.
"I think for the first three innings, he had a really good tempo and went after guys," manager Derek Shelton said. "He gave up the solo homer (to Emmanuel Rivera) to start the fourth and it looked like he got out of his rhythm a little bit."
Thursday will mark Brubaker's first career outing against the Red Sox.
On the whole, Brubaker has been a bright spot for a team that sits at the bottom of the National League Central.
The Pirates will look to finish the series with a more consistent offensive effort and avoid what would be their second seven-game losing streak in less than a month.
After Bryan Reynolds hit a two-run homer two batters into the Wednesday game, the Pirates were held to just one hit until the ninth inning.
"We kind of got out of our zone throughout the game, and we let the Boston pitchers dictate what we were going to swing at instead of staying in our hitting zones," Shelton said. | https://www.unionleader.com/sports/red_sox/resurgent-red-sox-pursue-sweep-of-pirates/article_87dc97a3-eea6-5387-a99e-b3a1d4ccce60.html | 2022-08-18T16:46:09Z | https://www.unionleader.com/sports/red_sox/resurgent-red-sox-pursue-sweep-of-pirates/article_87dc97a3-eea6-5387-a99e-b3a1d4ccce60.html | false |
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A prosecutor in a murder case complained about a judge’s ruling in a group text message that included the judge, resulting in a second mistrial for a man charged with killing his girlfriend’s young son. Now the defense wants the case dismissed altogether.
Broward County Judge Peter Holden refused to allow a 911 call as evidence against Corey Gorden, who is accused of killing the 3-year-old in 2015 and returning him in his car seat to his mother as if nothing had happened.
Assistant State Attorney Katya Palmiotto then sent a text complaining about the ruling to a group of current and former homicide prosecutors, the South Florida SunSentinel reported.
“Holden just sustained their objection and wouldn’t let us put the 911 call in as hearsay,” she wrote.
As a former homicide prosecutor who was appointed to the bench in 2018, the judge remained in the group chat. And lawyers are prohibited in criminal cases from talking with the judge if the defendant’s lawyers are not present.
Defense lawyer Michael Gottlieb filed for mistrial on Wednesday, saying in a summary that the 15-year veteran prosecutor had been overheard saying she messed up “real bad.”
“The judge was visibly upset and appeared angry,” Gottlieb wrote.
Holden grilled the prosecutor about the text message before declaring a mistrial.
In May, another judge declared a mistrial when prosecutors asked a witness about Gorden’s refusal to give a statement. Criminal trial jurors are not permitted to consider the defendants silence as proof of guilt.
Holden has not set a hearing on Gottlieb’s motion to dismiss the case. | https://www.wfla.com/news/florida/lawyers-group-text-causes-2nd-florida-murder-case-mistrial/ | 2022-08-18T16:46:26Z | https://www.wfla.com/news/florida/lawyers-group-text-causes-2nd-florida-murder-case-mistrial/ | false |
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