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Dua Lipa has been waiting a long time to perform for fans. After putting out her second studio album Future Nostalgia in the first few months of the COVID-19 pandemic in a moment when most artists chose to postpone their releases, the English pop star is finally in the midst of a long-delayed world tour. And she's only now getting to perform her Grammy Award-winning record as it's meant to be experienced: on the dance floor.
Now, Lipa is also looking to connect more intimately with fans and collaborators beyond the arena stage, with media ventures that expand on her desire for being "of service" to her fanbase. Earlier this year Lipa launched Service95, a personal newsletter that offers curated lists of everything from her favorite books to restaurants, born out of her own passion for making recommendations to friends and family. She also hosts and records "At Your Service," an interview podcast that finds Lipa tackling weighty issues including politics and identity in conversations with authors, artists, designers and more.
The 26-year-old artist recently spoke with Morning Edition's Rachel Martin from her tour stop in Glasgow about how she chooses interview subjects for her podcast, creates her newsletter and shuts down self-doubt.
The following interview has been condensed and edited. To listen to the broadcast version of this story, use the audio player at the top of the page.
Rachel Martin, Morning Edition: I went to your show in Washington, D.C. and it was this collective experience that we had all been missing for so long. You had to have been feeling that too — you waited two years to perform these songs in these kinds of venues.
Dua Lipa: I've been dying to get out on the road, to finally perform these songs. When we finally got the chance to go out on the road in the U.S., there was this whole surge of excitement and adrenaline. It's like, wow, we finally get to do this.
When you were in D.C. and we met you backstage, your dad happened to have been back there. And I just asked him quickly, "What is this like to see your daughter up there in front of these thousands of people yelling her name, and in this floating stage wearing a sequined catsuit?" And he said, "I pinch myself, that this is her, that she's made this happen." Talk to me about your family and why it was important at some points to have them on the tour with you?
This whole journey has been really exciting to get to do it together. I think because of them, they've kept me really grounded. Nothing has changed in my home life and just my job is quite extraordinary.
Your family left Kosovo in the early '90s before the war?
In '92, they moved to Kosovo as the war in Bosnia was happening. My mom's half Bosnian, so her mom was in Sarajevo at the time, but they moved to London as the situation started getting really difficult in ex-Yugoslavia. Something that people forget all the time is, people don't really want to leave their country unless they really have to. It's really out of necessity.
Then I was born in '95. [My parents] had a great time in London, but they always had that idea in the back of their mind that they would always want to come back to Kosovo at some point. When I was 11, we moved back to Kosovo.
What was that like for you? When you're 11, you're old enough to protest — you have a world, you have friends and a life.
I was really excited about it. When you're in London at the age of 11, you're finishing year six and then you would go into a secondary school. All my friends were gonna go to different schools, and instead of going to a different school, I was going to a different country. Albanian was my first language, I spoke it at home, and then English was something I did in school and I spoke with my friends. It was just a very interesting and exciting period of my life. I was also really excited at the idea that people wouldn't find my name Dua as weird as they did in London.
It was different obstacles to overcome – learning chemistry and science and maths in a completely different language. Having assignments in Albanian is a lot harder than just speaking it at home. It took me a really long time to find my feet there. It's interesting going into that at 11 years old, but I think I wouldn't change it for the world because it really helped me become who I am.
When you were 15, you told your parents you wanted to leave. You told them that you wanted to move back to London with or without them.
When I think back to that, I don't quite remember the first conversation where I started the topic of, "I'm going to move to London and this is what I want to do." I do remember slowly saying to my parents that if I want to go to university in London, I would have to do my GCSEs in London – and my GCSEs are starting soon.
You wanted to go to London because that's where you thought you could make your music career happen, but you were savvy enough to know you needed to make a different argument to your parents.
[Laughs] I think yes, that's how my argument started. When I was living in Kosovo from the age of 11 to 15 I loved doing music, but I just felt like there was no way that I could really cut through all the noise without being in a place where everything was happening. I felt like I needed to be in London to make my dream a reality. That's what I felt like I needed to do and where I needed to be.
Where did that sense of confidence come from? Had someone come to you who you respected and said, you've got what it takes and you need to figure out how to make it happen, or was it internal?
People would tell me that I could sing, but it wasn't to the point of, you could make it or this could be something. It was a playground dream. It was something that I felt like I knew I wanted to do.
We call it imposter syndrome now, but it's basically suffering from crippling self-doubt, and all of us get it from time to time. Has that happened to you? Or maybe that's part of your success, that you just didn't ever let that creep in?
I have self doubt, I'm only human. [Laughs] Although I have a passion for what I do, because I really love music, when things start to get bigger and people start to have an opinion on something you love so much, then you start to listen to the background noise. In the beginning, when I first started, the response was like, "Oh, this is so good." Then, all of a sudden, there was like a turning point, and it just completely shifted and changed. Social media just kind of took over. There was this one little dance routine that I did when I was performing, and people took that one little snippet and decided to base my whole stage presence and who I was as a performer on stage.
I think at that point, there [were] moments of self-doubt, even though it was kind of unfair because a lot of the people that had sent in those messages or were saying things online actually hadn't been to a show. Social media is kind of run on this toxic currency of 'who can make people laugh at the expense of others.'
But it got to you, clearly.
Of course it got to me. I was at a point where I was so happy, I was doing everything that I wanted to, but then there were people who made me feel like maybe I wasn't good enough or I didn't deserve to be there, I wasn't cut out to be a musician. I realized that what anyone says doesn't actually matter. It was something that I learned during the period of writing Future Nostalgia — I was able to shut people out. Now, if anybody says anything, it doesn't even bother me. Nothing even cuts through, because I realized that if you're passionate about something and you're good at your job and you write from the heart, no one can take that away from you. I had to take myself off Twitter, but if that's going to help me and my mental health and allow me to thrive in whatever way I choose to, that has been a saving grace.
You are a busy woman. You are on tour for a massive hit album, you're going to have your first starring role in a movie this year and you are a podcast host. You have acknowledged that the guests you're talking to are these very super famous people who have done a whole lot of talking. You have said that you want to go deeper with them. Everyone can intuit what that means, but what does that mean to you?
The podcast journey has been interesting, and it's been something that I've been quite nervous about, but I've also made a pact with myself that I wanted to be outside of my comfort zone. We're all going through this very human experience, whether you're in the public eye or not. I have this belief that everyone can be of service to somebody else just by talking honestly about your experiences. I set out as it being just of service to other people, and I found that this has also been such a service to myself as well. It's been interesting in this season, there's been this common theme of duality with so many of my guests.
A lot of them have come from the children of immigrants, or having this kind of dual-nationality and [are] coming to terms with what that experience is — conversations making people feel less alone.
You interviewed a Yazidi woman, Nobel laureate Nadia [Murad], who survived being sexually assaulted by ISIS, and Amal Clooney, in her capacity as a human rights lawyer. These are heavy, sober conversations that do stand in contrast to your music in a lot of ways. These kinds of conversations, is it satisfying your curiosity in a different way than music does?
I want to say yes to your question, but I also feel like both the music and the podcast, they're different parts of who I am — they just make up me. As for scratching the itch of curiosity in terms of the podcast, these are things that just interest me. These are conversations that I want to have with people. I feel like social media, there's such an influx of information, and sometimes it's really hard to grasp things that interest you. Things that you should be supporting. That was kind of where I started getting a bit foggy in terms of the activism side. If you claim to be an activist, or somebody who will speak up about any injustices, then you have to speak up about everything and you have to do it imminently and immediately and if you don't, you're not supporting, and you're not doing it.
Did you feel that pressure?
I feel like that's just the air of social media at the moment. I think it's not allowing people the opportunity to really learn about every cause and understand what's going on and then really speak from the heart. It's just like: immediate response has to happen, use your social media.
Could you imagine writing songs that are more reflective of the causes you care about or politics or the cultural moment that we're in?
I think if it makes sense in the moment, then yes. It's not necessarily something that I'm going to get into, writing political music. I like to make music that makes people feel good. I like to tell stories about things that have happened to me in order to make people feel less alone. With [the song] "Boys Will Be Boys," that was something in the moment I felt like I needed to write. I felt like I was talking about what it's like to be a woman and something that maybe people don't really understand in certain aspects. I was able to put that in a song and that felt right to me. But music, when I write it really depends on what I'm going through in the moment — and if the song is good enough to make the album.
Service95, as you noted, is this so-called "concierge service" [for] everything from restaurants to what nonprofits are worth donating to. This is probably a crass question, but was this something dreamed up by a publicist who kind of knows you? Or was this something that was really a passion project for you?
That's really funny. It's definitely a big passion project of mine. It's something that I've been writing down for about two years. It's something that I do for my friends anyway, wherever they are in the world, they would message me and be like, "Okay, I'm here." Where's the best places to see? I thrive on that. I love doing it. I'm weirdly, freakishly organized with my calendar. Like, everything's down to the hour. I think so many people, you can do anything as long as you compartmentalize and you plan and you know what you want. You can write it down and you can make anything possible. There are enough hours in the day. Sometimes I wish there were a few more, but you can always do it.
How long will you do it? Are you working at a marathon pace so that you can do this for a really long time? Or are you just like, I'm going full bore now and we'll see what happens in five years?
This is everything that I do. I feel everything I do is just to set myself up to just keep doing this for as long as I can. There's no time limit and there's no what-ifs. I'm going to work hard until this turns into something really special. It took me a long time to get here, but you have to nurture the things that you love and you have to work hard. Every day I get a bit more confident in my craft and who I am as an artist.
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A new video released by the Albuquerque Police Department sheds light on the frightening moments when a car crashed into a school bus in New Mexico in February.
The driver of the Ford Mustang that crashed into the bus was allegedly racing another Ford Mustang, according to police. One witness estimated that the cars hit speeds of 110 miles per hour; the posted speed limit for the area of the crash is 40 miles per hour.
The recently-released video analyzed by NPR shows the terrifying impact of the Feb. 23 crash from inside the school bus. About 23 children were riding the bus at the time of the incident.
KRQE published footage from the video provided by police.
The video shows that, at one moment, the young children were talking and laughing. Then a child lets out a scream and the bus pitches to one side, throwing the kids across the bus and on top of one another.
Seven children were transported to area hospitals following the crash, the police said.
The driver that crashed into the bus, Mario Perez, was transported to the University of New Mexico Hospital for a broken femur, according to police.
Perez spent time in the hospital, was arrested upon his release, and was charged with great bodily harm by vehicle, according to the Albuquerque Police Department. He was released from jail pending trial.
The driver of the other Ford Mustang allegedly took off following the crash. The investigation is still ongoing.
According to the National Safety Council, riding in a school bus is safer than walking or riding in a car.
In 2020, about 4,800 people were injured in school bus-related crashes nationwide, according to the group.
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WFO LUBBOCK Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Thursday, April 28, 2022
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FIRE WEATHER WATCH
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
323 AM CDT Thu Apr 28 2022
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM CDT
THIS EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
LOCATIONS ON THE CAPROCK...
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM CDT FRIDAY FOR
STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE FAR SOUTHERN TEXAS
PANHANDLE, SOUTH PLAINS, AND ROLLING PLAINS...
The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 10 AM to 9 PM CDT Friday. The
Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* Timing...Noon to 9 PM on Thursday and 10 AM through 9 PM on
Friday.
* Wind...Southwest at 15-25 mph gusting to 30 mph on Thursday
and west at 15-25 mph gusting to 35 mph on Friday.
* Humidity...As low as 4 percent on Thursday and Friday.
* Fuels...Extremely dry.
* Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor
burning is discouraged.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are imminent or already occurring. These conditions can create
rapid wildfire growth.
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM CDT THIS
EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR LOCATIONS
ON THE CAPROCK...
Warning, which is in effect from noon today to 9 PM CDT this
evening. a Red Flag Warning has also been issued from 10 AM to
9 PM CDT Friday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* Wind...West at 15-25 mph gusting to 35 mph.
* Humidity...As low as 4 percent.
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Nevada senator joins healthcare advocates in call for drug pricing reform
Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) helped launch the “Push for Lower Prescription Prices” campaign.
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - On Tuesday, Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined healthcare advocates calling for drug pricing reform.
It was for the launch of the “Push for Lower Prescription Prices” campaign.
Cortez Masto along with Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) are asking their colleagues in the Senate to pass a reconciliation package before Memorial Day that includes provisions to drive down drug costs.
David Mitchell, a cancer patient, and founder of Patients for Affordable Drugs Now, led the campaign launch. “We’re here to advance historic legislation to lower the prices of prescription drugs and change the trajectory of drug pricing policy in America,” he said.
Cortez Masto said Americans are having to make difficult choices when it comes to prescription drugs.
“No one should have to ration life saving medication or choose between paying for food and affording medicine,” Cortez Masto told the crowd from behind a podium near the Capitol steps.
“It is time to force these pharmaceutical companies to really negotiate the cost of these prescription drugs and lower them, and it’s time to give Medicare that authority to do that with these pharmaceutical companies.”
The senator’s office said Cortez Masto has co-sponsored multiple pieces of legislation dating back several years to address drug pricing concerns.
Senators and advocates said a reconciliation package should include drug pricing provisions already passed by the House.
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Political Ratings, Institution Rankings in IRI Poll
According to a new IRI poll, unveiled late yesterday, 60% of respondents would like to see new political forces emerging in the country, while some 30% are happy with the current choices.
A lengthy public opinion survey tracks Georgians’ opinions over the most pressing problems facing their households and the country, COVID-19 pandemic, and foreign policy issues among others.
Below are some of the key takeaways regarding the respondents’ opinions on the country’s political forces, institutions and public figures.
The poll was coordinated by Baltic Surveys/The Gallup Organization for the International Republican Institute (IRI) and the fieldwork was carried out by the Institute of Polling and Marketing during March 4-24 period through face-to-face interviews with 1,486 respondents and has a margin of error of plus/minus 2.5%. The survey was funded by the US Agency for International Development.
Favorability Ratings
According to the poll, Georgian Orthodox Patriarch Ilia II tops the list of favorable figures with 92%. Some 4% has unfavorable opinion on him.
Among politicians, Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze has the highest favorability with 53%, followed by President Salome Zurabishvili – 52%, and PM Irakli Garibashvili with 47%.
45% have unfavorable opinion on the President, and 48% holds unfavorable views on the Prime Minister.
Public Defender Nino Lomjaria enjoys 46% favorability, followed by Anna Dolidze, For the People party leader with 44%, and ex-PM Giorgi Gakharia with 40%.
Ruling party chair Irakli Kobakhidze enjoys 38% favorability and 56% unfavorability, while UNM chair Nika Melia has 37% favorability and 58% unfavorability.
Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili has 27% favorability and 39% unfavorability. 14% has not heard his name.
Bidzina Ivanishvili, ex-PM and Georgian Dream benefactor, as well as jailed ex-President Mikheil Saakashvili, UNM leader, both enjoy 31% favorability and 60% unfavorability.
Among the institutions, with 84% the Georgian army tops the list of favorable institutions for the nation. It is followed by the Georgian Orthodox Church Patriarchate with 81% favorability and 14% unfavorability.
Governors (27%), Prosecutor’s Office (28%), National Bank (29%) and Courts (38%) are at the bottom of the list with favorability.
Support for Parties
Asked which party they would vote for if parliamentary polls were held the coming Sunday, 31% named the ruling Georgian Dream party as the first choice, followed by the United National Movement with 16%.
Ex-PM Giorgi Gakharia’s For Georgia received 4%, Droa, Strategy Aghmashenebeli, Labor Party, For the People, and Lelo parties were named by 2% each.
Openly Russian-friendly Patriots’ Allinance and Conservative Movement – Alt-Info were named by 1% each.
Girchi More Freedom and Citizens parties similarly were answered by 1% each. Further, 11% would spoil the ballot, 12% responded don’t know, while 7% refused to answer the question.
Asked which parties they would not vote for under any circumstances, 35% named the UNM, 27% said the GD, 19% — the Alliance of Patriots. 18% — Girchi, and further 16% named its spin-off Girchi More Freedom (respondents could mark up to three answers).
As per the poll, 20% of respondents said they support the opposition, and further 14% said they sympathize with opposition more than with GD. On the other hand, 23% said they support GD, while 16% said they sympathize with GD more than with the opposition.
24% neither support nor sympathizes with any political camps.
The survey also suggest that the majority of Georgians would like to see new political forces emerging in the country. 60% of respondents, per the poll, would like to see new political parties. 30% is satisfied with the current choices.
Asked whether they trust or distrust Georgia’s political parties, 23% expressed trust, 23% said they distrust. 53% said they neither trust nor distrust Georgia’s political forces.
Elections
Asked to evaluate October 2021 local elections, 32% of respondents said the vote was completely free and fair, 25% noted some problems, but assessed it to be reasonably free and fair. 13% said the elections were not at all free and fair, while 19% evaluated it sufficiently flawed, doubting the accuracy of the results.
54% said they are highly or somewhat confident that the Central Election Commission can organize and supervise credible elections. 41% is having little or no confidence in the CEC in this regard.
The Georgian public is largely divided over the question of the opposition’s demand for snap parliamentary elections.
While the plurality of 49% definitely or somewhat support the demand, 36% somewhat or definitely oppose it, with further 10% saying snap vote would not change anything/does not make sense.
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ESPOO, Finland (AP) _ Nokia Corp. (NOK) on Thursday reported first-quarter net income of $237.9 million.
The Espoo, Finland-based company said it had net income of 4 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to 8 cents per share.
The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of five analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 7 cents per share.
The technology company posted revenue of $6 billion in the period, also beating Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $5.92 billion.
Nokia expects full-year revenue in the range of $25.69 billion to $27.04 billion.
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OLD rivalries take center stage in the final eliminations gameday of the NCAA Season 97 seniors basketball tournament on Friday at Filoil Flying V Centre in San Juan.
Letran and San Beda collide at 3 p.m. in a battle for the top seed.
The Knights, the defending champions, have been so dominant all season long, cruising to an 8-0 record with an average winning margin of 14.25 points.
On the other hand, the Red Lions are determined to redeem themselves this season despite stumbling in one of their eight games.
Here are some this to know ahead of the NCAA's final eliminations playdate.
IMPOSING DOMINANCE: There's no doubt that Letran has been on a league of its own this year and the stats back it up. Coach Bonnie Tan's wards have been the standard for the NCAA, with the Knights leading the league in points per game (78.5 points), points allowed (64.25 points), rebounds (48.9 boards), and bench points (42.6 points).
San Beda eyes its eighth win.
STREAK IN PERIL: San Beda has not finished outside of the top two since Season 80 in 2004. The Red Lions will try to preserve that streak as they aim to grab the last twice-to-beat incentive heading into the Final Four.
PLAY-IN IMPLICATIONS: Closely watching the Letran-San Beda game is Mapua, which sits idle at third with its 7-2 record. A Knights win would mean that the Cardinals would move up to second place by virtue of their 68-54 victory last week. A Red Lions triumph, meanwhile, will see Mapua face St. Benilde for the No. 3-seed in the first phase of the play-in tournament.
LAST SEAT: Perpetual Help and Emilio Aguinaldo College, with identical 3-5 cards, are disputing the last seat in the play-in tournament in the curtain-raiser at 12 p.m. The Altas have not gotten past the eliminations since 2018, while a win for the Generals could mean history as they make their first berth outside of the eliminations.
PLAYER TO WATCH: Rhenz Abando has been impressive in his first season for Letran, averaging 15.8 points, 6.6 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.5 blocks, and 1.0 steals to take the lead for the Knights. He will be put in the spotlight in his first rivalry game against San Beda, all the more as he tries to help Letran sustain its dominance against its archrivals.
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PARIS (AP) _ Sanofi (SNY) on Thursday reported first-quarter earnings of $2.25 billion.
On a per-share basis, the company said it had profit of 90 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were $1.09 per share.
The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 94 cents per share.
The drugmaker posted revenue of $10.85 billion in the period.
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Iconic Las Vegas Destination Celebrates Return with Festivities, Fireworks and Tribal Traditions
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LAS VEGAS, April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Palms Casino Resort Las Vegas has made its triumphant return and has officially re-opened the doors to one of Las Vegas' most iconic casino resort destinations. Wednesday's opening celebration began with a traditional Tribal ceremony led by the San Manuel Gaming and Hospitality Authority (SMGHA) Board and Palms General Manager Cynthia Kiser Murphey. The "Celebration of Community" continued throughout the day and evening with cocktails poolside and a fireworks extravaganza. Palms officially ushered in a new era at 9:00 p.m. PST, after the first dice were rolled. The property is now taking reservations for stays at www.palms.com.
"Our team has worked incredibly hard to get to this day, and it's a great accomplishment to introduce Palms once again to Las Vegas," notes General Manager, Cynthia Kiser Murphey. "The excitement and outpouring of support to see Palms reopen has been incredible. This is truly a special property, and we all consider it a privilege to be trusted with its return to the city. Our goal is to deliver a distinctive experience that makes everyone feel at home while they are in Las Vegas."
The opening day was filled with celebration:
- Local favorite Mark Shunock hosted a special Tribal Ceremony, where members of the San Manuel and Southern Paiute tribes opened with traditional bird singing and the SMGHA board presented charitable contributions to three local non-profit organizations
- "A Taste of Palms" Dine Around offering a flavor of many of the resorts restaurant offerings
- Ribbon Cutting - Palms Sportsbook and Lounge by William Hill
- Poolside reception featuring: Local DJs and entertainers including Moonshiners, David Perrico & Pop Strings Orchestra and a surprise "Splash Mob"
- Fireworks Extravaganza
"We could not be happier than we are today," notes San Manuel Gaming and Hospitality Authority Chairperson Latisha Casas. "So many people came together to make today possible. We are grateful for the expertise of our shared services teams and the hard work by Palms team members to make this day a reality. And the Las Vegas community and our brothers and sisters from the local Southern Paiute tribes have been so generous and warm with their hospitality. This is a day our Tribe will never forget."
Having undergone more than a $600 million renovation in 2019, Palms Casino Resort boasts a diverse mix of bars and restaurants, featuring the return of popular outlets such as the highly acclaimed Scotch 80 Prime and Mabel's BBQ by Chef Michael Symon. Palms is also proud to bring back its A.Y.C.E. Buffet. Open for breakfast, dinner and weekend brunch, A.Y.C.E. Buffet features seven globally inspired stations with bold flavors, flame-broiled classics and with everything prepared fresh. Casual dining options include Send Noodles and the debut of Serrano Vista Cafe.
The resort also offers guests an expansive resort pool area featuring a multi-level, sprawling 73,000-square-foot space with two luxurious main pools and 39 unique cabanas, most with their own private pool. The space also features oversized daybeds and poolside lounge chairs throughout. Also returning is the upgraded and enhanced 14-screen Brenden Theatres. Additional information regarding spa, entertainment, pool and nightlife offerings will be announced soon.
"Not many hotels get an opportunity to make a grand reintroduction in Las Vegas, but Palms is a unique property," adds Murphey. "We are proud that more than 50% of Palms team members are returning employees and we are confident that this new era in Palms history will be one filled with making new, and lasting memories."
About Palms Casino Resort
Palms Casino Resort is making history as the first resort in Las Vegas fully owned and operated by a Native American Tribe. Palms Casino Resort features two distinct towers with 766 hotel rooms and suites, a diverse mix of bars, restaurants, live entertainment venues and immersive lifestyle experiences across a 95,000-square-foot reimagined casino. The resort also includes over 190,000 square feet of meeting, convention and event space; the Pearl, a 2,500-seat theater; an expansive pool and spa area; wedding chapel; the Brenden Theatres 14-screen cinema and nearly 600 units at Palms Place condominiums.
Palms is located just west of the center of the Las Vegas Strip off I-15 on Flamingo Road. Palms Casino Resort is owned by The San Manuel Gaming and Hospitality Authority ("SMGHA") an affiliate of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians. For more information visit http://www.palms.com/ or the Palms Press Room. Follow Palms on social media Facebook Twitter Instagram.
About San Manuel Gaming and Hospitality Authority
The San Manuel Gaming and Hospitality Authority is a governmental instrumentality of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, a federally recognized Indian tribe, created for the purpose of independently carrying out the investment in, and ownership and management of, gaming and hospitality businesses outside of the San Manuel Reservation.
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- Continued strong energy deliveries and customer growth amid challenging cost pressures
- Issued RFP shortlist results for renewable and non-emitting capacity resources with project selection targeted by the end of 2022
- Revising 2022 earnings guidance from $2.75 to $2.90 to $2.50 to $2.65 per diluted share, to reflect reductions to 2020 regulatory deferrals
PORTLAND, Ore., April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Portland General Electric Company (NYSE: POR) today reported net income of $60 million, or $0.67 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2022. This compares with a net income of $96 million, or $1.07 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2021.
"We continued to see strong load growth and remain focused on serving customers with increasing amounts of clean energy and a smarter, more resilient grid." said Maria Pope, PGE president and CEO. "As a result of this week's rate case order from the Oregon Public Utility Commission, we recorded a reduction to our 2020 deferrals for wildfire restoration and COVID in the first quarter of 2022. While this adjustment is significant, the overall order provides regulatory clarity as we continue to advance system reliability and move forward on decarbonization goals. We are also pleased that a highly competitive process has resulted in some PGE investment opportunities being included on the RFP shortlist."
Total revenues were driven by higher retail energy deliveries, due to continued growth in commercial and industrial demand, including high-tech and digital customers, partially offset by milder weather. Purchased power and fuel expense increased to serve higher customer load. Operating expenses increased, driven by grid maintenance, vegetation management and reductions to deferral amounts recorded in 2020 related to COVID and Wildfire expenses as a result of the 2022 GRC stipulation. Administrative expenses increased due to wages and benefits driven by a strong labor market, as well as the cost of materials. Tax expense increased primarily due to a local tax flow-through adjustment that did not recur in 2022.
In October 2021, PGE (the Company) submitted to the Public Utility Commission of Oregon (OPUC) a request for the issuance of a Renewable Request for Proposals (RFP). In December 2021, the OPUC acknowledged the request and, as a result, later in December 2021, PGE issued the RFP seeking to procure at least 375 to 500 MW of qualifying renewable resources and approximately 375 MW of non-emitting dispatchable capacity resources and up to 100 MW of renewable resources in support of the Green Future Impact program's PGE supply option.
Following the robust and competitive process of receiving and evaluating initial bids, PGE plans to submit a request for acknowledgement of a shortlist to the OPUC on May 5, 2022 that includes seven distinct projects submitted by five bidders for renewable resources and six distinct projects submitted by four bidders for non-emitting dispatchable capacity resources. This shortlist is included in Appendix A.
The proposals for renewable resources provide various combinations of wind, solar, and battery storage options that include power purchase agreements (PPA) along with Company-owned resources, as shown in Appendix A. The proposals for non-emitting dispatchable capacity resources provide battery storage and pumped storage options that include PPAs along with Company-owned resources. The ultimate outcome of the RFP process may involve the selection of multiple projects for both renewable and non-emitting dispatchable capacity resources.
PGE will request that the OPUC acknowledge the RFP shortlist by July 15, 2022 to enable the Company to execute definitive agreements. RFP shortlist projects were evaluated and selected based on conditions as of the shortlist date and are subject to risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, regulatory processes, inflationary impacts, supply chain constraints, supply cost increases (including application of tariffs impacting solar module imports), and legislative uncertainty. PGE intends to commence negotiations with one or more bidders and finalize negotiations prior to the end of 2022 to allow sufficient time to capture expiring federal production tax credits for the benefit of customers.
On April 25, 2022, the OPUC issued Order 22-129, which adopted all stipulations agreed to by the parties to the proceeding, including the annual revenue requirement, cost of capital, capitalization ratio, and the elimination of the decoupling mechanism. Key elements of the OPUC's Order also included:
- establishment of a balancing account for the Company's major storm damage recovery mechanism;
- denial of PGE's proposal for a secondary phase of the 2022 GRC regarding the Faraday capital improvement project. PGE can pursue recovery in the Company's next GRC;
- establishment of a deferral that would require PGE to defer and refund, subject to an earnings test, the revenue requirement associated with Boardman included in customer prices following plant closure in 2020; and
- creation of an earnings test for the deferrals for the 2020 Wildfire Emergency and the February 2021 Ice Storm and Damage that is to be applied on a year-by-year basis.
As a result of the earnings tests outlined in the OPUC's Order, the Company has released deferrals associated with the year ended 2020, resulting in a pre-tax, non-cash charge to earnings for the three months ended March 31, 2022 in the estimated amount of $17 million. PGE does not expect to exceed its regulated return on equity under the earnings tests for 2021 and 2022.
In March, PGE released its annual ESG report that highlights PGE's programs leading the clean energy future, which includes its commitment to sustainability. The 2021 report showcases key strategic projects that support the company's progress toward a sustainable future and advancing equity for customers, employees, and communities. For more information visit www.portlandgeneral.com/about/who-we-are/sustainability.
As previously announced, on April 22, 2022, the board of directors of Portland General Electric Company approved an increase in the annual dividend of 5.2%, or $0.09 per share, declaring a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.4525 per share. The quarterly dividend is payable on or before July 15, 2022 to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 27, 2022.
PGE is revising its estimate for full-year 2022 earnings guidance from $2.75 to $2.90 to $2.50 to $2.65 per diluted share, based on the following assumptions:
- An increase in energy deliveries between 2% and 2.5%, weather adjusted;
- Normal temperatures in its utility service territory;
- Average hydro conditions;
- Wind generation based on five years of historical levels or forecast studies when historical data is not available;
- Normal thermal plant operations;
- Capital expenditures of $685 million in 2022 and $650 million in 2023 through 2026;
- Average construction work in progress balance of $270 million;
- Revised operating and maintenance expense from between $590 million and $610 million to $620 million and $640 million, which includes the $17 million deferral reduction recorded in Q1 2022;
- Depreciation and amortization expense between $420 million and $440 million;
- Effective tax rate of 15% to 20%;
- Cash from operations of $575 to $625 million; and
- No new common equity to be issued for investment or operations.
PGE will host a conference call with financial analysts and investors on Thursday, April 28, 2022, at 11 a.m. ET. The conference call will be webcast live on the PGE website at investors.portlandgeneral.com. A replay of the call will be available beginning at 2 p.m. ET on Thursday, April 28, 2022, through 2 p.m. ET on Thursday, May 5, 2022.
Maria Pope, President and CEO; Jim Ajello, Senior Vice President of Finance, CFO, and Treasurer; and Jardon Jaramillo, Senior Director, Investor Relations, Finance, and Risk, will participate in the call. Management will respond to questions following formal comments.
The attached unaudited condensed consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income, condensed consolidated balance sheets and condensed consolidated statements of cash flows, as well as the supplemental operating statistics, are an integral part of this earnings release.
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Portland General Electric (NYSE: POR) is a fully integrated energy company based in Portland, Oregon. The company serves approximately 900,000 customers with a service area population of 2 million Oregonians in 51 cities. PGE owns 16 generation plants across Oregon and other Northwestern states and maintains and operates 14 public parks and recreation areas. For more than 130 years, PGE has powered the advancement of society, delivering safe, affordable, and reliable energy to Oregonians. PGE and its approximately 3,000 employees are working with customers to build a clean energy future. Together with its customers, PGE has the No. 1 voluntary renewable energy program in the U.S. PGE is committed to achieving at least an 80% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from power served to customers by 2030 and 100% reduction by 2040. In 2021, PGE became the first U.S. utility to join The Climate Pledge. For the eighth year in a row PGE achieved a perfect score on the 2021 Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Corporate Equality Index, a national benchmarking survey and report on corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ workplace equality. In 2021, PGE, employees, retirees, and the PGE Foundation donated $4.8 million and volunteered 15,760 hours with more than 300 nonprofits across Oregon. For more information visit www.PortlandGeneral.com/news.
Statements in this press release that relate to future plans, objectives, expectations, performance, events and the like may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements represent our estimates and assumptions as of the date of this report. The Company assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement as a result of new
information, future events or other factors.
Forward-looking statements include statements regarding the Company's full-year earnings guidance (including expectations regarding annual retail deliveries, average hydro conditions, wind generation, normal thermal plant operations, operating and maintenance expense and depreciation and amortization expense) as well as other statements containing words such as "anticipates," "based on," "believes," "conditioned upon," "considers," "estimates," "expects," "intends," "needs," "plans," "promises," "seeks," "should," "subject to," "targets," and similar expressions.
Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation: the outcome of various legal and regulatory actions; demand for electricity; the sale of excess energy during periods of low demand or low wholesale market prices; operational risks relating to the Company's generation and battery storage facilities, including hydro conditions, wind conditions, disruption of transmission and distribution, disruption of fuel supply, and unscheduled plant outages, which may result in unanticipated operating, maintenance and repair costs, as well as replacement power costs; delays in the supply chain and increased supply costs (including application of tariffs impacting solar module imports), failure to complete capital projects on schedule or within budget, failure of counterparties to perform under agreement, or the abandonment of capital projects, which could result in the Company's inability to recover project costs; default or nonperformance of counterparties from whom PGE purchases capacity or energy, which require the purchase of replacement power and renewable attributes at increased costs; complications arising from PGE's jointly-owned plant, including ownership changes, regulatory outcomes or operational failures; the costs of compliance with environmental laws and regulations, including those that govern emissions from thermal power plants; changes in weather, hydroelectric and energy market conditions, which could affect the availability and cost of purchased power and fuel; the development of alternative technologies; changes in capital and credit market conditions, including interest rates, which could affect the access to and availability or cost of capital and result in delay or cancellation of capital projects or execution of the Company's strategic plan as currently envisioned; general economic and financial market conditions, including inflation; severe weather conditions, wildfires, and other natural phenomena and natural disasters that could result in operational disruptions, unanticipated restoration costs, or third party liability; cyber security breaches of the Company's customer information system or operating systems, data security breaches, or acts of terrorism, which could disrupt operations, require significant expenditures, or result in claims against the Company; employee workforce factors, including potential strikes, work stoppages, transitions in senior management, and the ability to recruit and retain key employees and other talent due to the novel corona virus disease (COVID-19) mandates and turnover due to macroeconomic trends; PGE business activities are concentrated in one region and future performance may be affected by events and factors unique to Oregon; and widespread health emergencies or outbreaks of infectious diseases such as COVID-19, including potential vaccination mandates, which may affect our financial position, results of operations and cash flows. As a result, actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements.
These risks and uncertainties to which the Company are subject to are further discussed in the reports that the Company has filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). These reports are available through the EDGAR system free-of-charge on the SEC's website, www.sec.gov and on the Company's website, investors.portlandgeneral.com. Investors should not rely unduly on any forward-looking statements.
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Source: Portland General Company
The following table indicates the number of heating degree-days for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, along with 15-year averages based on weather data provided by the National Weather Service, as measured at Portland International Airport:
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NEW YORK, April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Volta Inc. ("Volta" or the "Company") (NYSE: VLTA) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Volta investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud between August 2, 2021 and March 28, 2022. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
https://www.zlk.com/pslra-1/volta-inc-loss-submission-form?prid=26416&wire=4
VLTA investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: (1) Volta had improperly accounted for restricted stock units issued in connection with the business combination of Volta Industries, Inc. ("Legacy Volta") and Tortoise Acquisition Corp. II; (2) as a result, the Company had understated its net loss for third quarter 2021; (3) there were material weaknesses in the Company's internal control over financial reporting that resulted in a material error; (4) as a result of the foregoing, the Company would restate its financial statements; (5) as a result of the foregoing, Legacy Volta's founders would imminently exit the Company; (6) as a result, the Company's financial results would be adversely impacted; and (7) 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.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Volta during the relevant time frame, you have until May 31, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you are a class member, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket costs or fees. There is no cost or obligation to participate.
WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, the team at Levi & Korsinsky has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. Our firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States.
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Kannada organisations on Thursday staged a protest here against Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn for his comments on Hindi being the national language of the country. Karnataka Rakshana Vedike Praveen Shetty faction staged a flash protest in Mysuru Bank circle in Bengaluru and raised slogans against the actor.
Since no permission was obtained from the police prior to the protest, the agitators were taken into custody. They slammed the actor for putting out a tweet for Hindi disrespecting the local regional languages. The protestors held the photographs of Ajay Devgn and raised slogans against him. The agitators explained that repeatedly north Indians are provoking people of Karnataka regarding imposition of Hindi.
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Hindi movies are watched by Kannadigas and at a time when Kannada film industry is growing which is not being tolerated, one of the agitators told while being dragged away by the police. T.A. Narayana Gowda, President of Karnataka Rakshana Vedike explained that due to the importance given for Hindi language in the constitution, Hindi speaking people have developed a feudalistic approach towards other languages.
The statement of Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn is symbolic of Hindi feudalism. The provisions which give Hindi importance in the constitution have to be dropped, otherwise, this feudal attitude of Hindi speaking people won’t end. They will continue to dominate over regional languages, he explained.
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Millions of householders are counting the cost of energy rises as new higher bills come into effect. Customers are facing increases of £693 per year on average as the minimum price cap increased from April 1.
Energy regulator Ofgem has increased the price cap by 54% with further increases promised in October, leaving millions of customers struggling to cope with higher monthly bills.
The energy price cap, which limits the rates a supplier can charge for each unit of gas and electricity you use, jumped by £693 from £1,277 to £1,971. Prepayment customers are being worse hit, with a jump of £708 from £1,309 to £2,017, and that's without the possibility of further hikes, with wholesale gas prices increasing regularly.
The energy price rise is increasingly leaving householders in energy bill 'debt', meaning they owe money on top of their increased bills. According to USwitch, Octopus Energy customers are the most likely to be in debit with 33% of householders owing money on their energy bills. A total of 25% of Scottish Power and Eon customers are in debit, while 22% of OVO customers owe money. SSE is 18% and British Gas and EDF have 16% of customers in debit.
For householders who are yet to receive correspondence from their energy provider, we've compiled a list of the average price rises from the main provides in the UK, to hopefully give you an idea of what's to come. It's worth remembering though that the below increases are set out as average rises from providers, and rates may be higher for individuals depending on energy usage and location.
Scroll down also to find out what support is available to you from the likes of British Gas, EDF, Scottish Power, Octopus, Shell and more.
British Gas
British Gas has revealed that based on a typical household, credit customers will pay £693 (excluding VAT) more on their annual energy bill, which will work out at £58 per month. Prepayment customers will see an increase of £708 (excluding VAT) per year, or £59 per month. As mentioned above, price increases will be different for each household and vary depending on the amount of energy you use and how you pay.
British Gas customers who on the following variable tariffs will see an increase:
- Safeguard Credit
- Safeguard PAYG v2
- Safeguard PAYG
- Flexi PAYG Mar 2023
- Standard PAYG
- Standard Credit
- Standard Variable
- Welcome to British Gas
- The Peoples Tariff
- Welcome Together
- Standard Variable HM
British Gas recommends customers who pay for their energy bills by direct debit increase the amount they pay by as much as they can, in order to keep on top of the higher cost of energy. The say this will make it more manageable when your direct debit is next reviewed, which happens twice a year.
Support
The energy provider have said they've invested £2 million into funding grants to help keep vulnerable customers keep warm in December 2021, which they say they have now added a further £2 million to.
Their fund will remain open until all money has been distributed to customers. To find out how to apply, click here. British Gas has also confirmed that it will be welcoming new customers, having stepped in as a Supplier of Last Resort for some of the energy suppliers that have recently stopped trading.
British Gas also offers customers payment plans that suit customers needs if they find themselves in difficult circumstances. The British Gas Energy Trust is an independently run charity which is funded by British Gas. The charity is able to help by advising on fuel debt, directing customers who are struggling to government grants, or - in some circumstances - allow grants for debt relief.
EDF
EDF customers who are on a standard (variable) tariff or deemed tariff will see their bills rise in line with Ofgem's new price cap. EDF will be contacting these customers in the coming weeks to explain exactly how their household bills will be impacted. EDF's standard variable tariff prices will rise to an average of £1,971 per year, with customers seeing an average annual increase of £693.
EDF prepayment customers are likely to see their tariff rise from the current maximum allowed under the price cap to the new limit. Customers on fixed tariffs will not see their prices change until after their current tariff ends.
Support
To help customers understand how much energy they use, EDF is offering customers a smart meter and Energy Hub access for free. The Energy Hub can be accessed online and uses smart meter data to give customers a personalised view of their energy use, along with tips to help save money and reduce their carbon footprint.
The energy provider has said they can also agree on smaller debt repayments when customers switch to a smart pay as you go meter. EDF also suggests switching to direct debit payments where possible, as customers can pay less for each unit of energy they use. Customers can change the way they pay for their bills by logging onto their EDF MyAccount.
Vulnerable customers may be eligible for an EDF Customer Support Fund grant through its Priority Services Register, which offers extra support and advice to those who need it.
Octopus
Customers who are on the energy provider's Flexible Octopus tariff will see their gas and electricity prices rise in light of the fuel cap increase. Octopus will contact all customers who are affected. If you are on a Flexible Octopus (variable) tariff, your unit rates are not fixed and can fluctuate depending on the changing costs of energy.
Octopus say they will email every customer who will be impacted by these changes, offering them a personal projection of what this means for their energy costs. You can also check which tariff you are on by accessing your online account. Customers also have the option to fix their prices at any time by switching to a fixed tariff, and therefore locking their prices in for 12 months.
Octopus Energy is currently the only energy provider to offer its customers tariffs below the energy price cap. Every Octopus customer, existing or new, who is on a standard variable tariff will get £2 off the price cap a year.
Octopus say their flexible tariff has always been priced below the government's energy price cap, and with the introduction of the company's temporary Loyal Octopus support scheme, the flexible Octopus tariff will be set £50 below the new price cap level for loyal customers.
Loyal customers will also receive an additional £48 rebate through the Loyal Octopus support scheme. The Loyal Octopus support automatically reduces electricity charges by £48 per year compared to the standard tariff price. This means that existing Octopus customers will be paying £50 less than the price cap overall.
Support
Octopus is also doubling its Octopus Assist fund to £5m, which will be used to help as many households as possible. If you are an Octopus customer who is struggling to pay your bills, you can let the provider know through their online financial support tool. The Octopus Assist fund provides grants to those who are struggling, which range from £50 to £500.
Scottish Power
Scottish Power customers on a standard (variable) tariff, pay as you go tariff or any default tariff will see their bills increase in line with the new energy price cap. Scottish Power has said they have contacted these customers with full details of their new prices and what this will mean for their energy costs, along with details of the support on offer to help reduce the impact of the rising prices.
The price cap increase doesn't apply to fixed price tariffs, so those customers will see their prices remain the same for the duration of their tariff. Once the tariff comes to an end, these customers will be moved to Scottish Power's default tariff, unless they choose another fixed price tariff or move to another supplier.
Support
Scottish Power is offering extra help to customers who are struggling. They advise customers to check that they are on the Scottish Power tariff and payment plan that best suits them. For any customers who are struggling with their bills, Scottish Power is able to arrange a repayment plan, which lets you pay any arrears over a period of time with a regular agreed amount based on what you're able to afford.
The Scottish Power Hardship Fund is also available for those who are on a lower income and struggling to pay their bills. You can apply by calling the National Debtline or any other debt advice agency, who can help you to fill in your application. For those who are eligible, Scottish Power will clear all of part of your debt balance.
Scottish Power also offers help through its Priority Services Register, which provides a range of services to help you manage your energy account at no additional charge.
Shell
Shell Energy customers who are on a flexible (standard variable tariff) will see a change to their energy bills. If you’re on a fixed energy tariff, these price changes won’t affect you until your fixed tariff ends.
If you’re on a flexible tariff, the price cap increase will affect you. You may already have received a letter or email from Shell to inform you of the price changes.
Currently Shell Energy's default tariff is known as Flexible 6. But from April 1 this will be adjusted and renamed Flexible 7. Under the new tariff electricity go from 20.871p to 29.239p per kWh with a 37.92p standing charge (up 13p a day) while gas goes from 4.055p to 7.344p per kWH with the gas standing charge from 26.11p to 27.22p.
In a typical household, credit customers will pay £693 more on their annual energy bill, which will work out at £60 per month. Prepayment customers will see an increase of £708 per year, or £59 per month.
Shell Energy have temporarily removed their fixed tariffs because wholesale costs are so high. They say providing customers with a fixed tariff right now would mean setting a price that's higher than the price cap. When wholesale prices stabilise, Shell Energy say they will go back to offering fixed tariffs online with 100% renewable electricity as standard.
Support
Shell Energy say they have been proud to take on half a million affected customers from the collapse of 29 energy suppliers in the UK. They say they are helping those who are struggling to pay their bills and have a created a hub for customers who need extra support. Here you’ll find details of government schemes and debt support, as well as energy-saving advice.
Shell Energy urge customers who are struggling to pay their bill to get in touch via the support hub, or to call on 0330 094 7605 for questions related to the price cap or on 0330 094 5800 for anything else. You can also contact them online here.
SSE
SSE will be increasing the prices in its standard variable tariff and pay as you go tariffs, in line with Ofgem's price cap increase. The company has already sent out letters and emails to customers whose tariffs will be impacted, which outline how the changes will affect their bills.
The letter includes new energy prices, along with a personalised projection of future bills based on exact or estimated energy use. For pay as you go customers, the prices will be updated on your meter, depending on the type you have. If you have a smart meter, then you do not have to do anything. SSE will update your prices automatically when they change.
SSE will get in touch if your direct debit needs to change and will ask you to increase it if it looks like your direct debit won't cover your energy usage. Your direct debit is based on your energy prices and how much energy SSE thinks you will use by looking at your past usage.
SSE say they will always put aside credit on your account, usually about the cost of one month's energy. This account helps with any changes in usage and costs over time. Any remaining credit of £5 or more will be automatically refunded through your direct debit at your next review, providing it is based on an actual meter reading.
Many customers who only buy their electricity from SSE have already seen prices go up, which is due to the fact that wholesale gas is also used to generate a lot of electricity. Since the price of wholesale gas has increased, this has meant that electricity is also more expensive to produce and has pushed electricity bills up too.
Unfortunately if you only buy electricity you will still see an increase, although it may not be as expensive to those who both have gas and electric households. SSE Energy Services became part of the OVO family in January 2020, and have confirmed that all SSE customers will gradually be moving over to OVO Energy. For customers who are about to move to OVO, your prices should remain exactly the same as they would be with SSE.
Support
SSE offer the following advice to help out customers:
- Pay by direct debit - the price cap rates for direct debit payments are less expensive than that for on demand payments (for example, where you pay your bills by cheque).
- Send regular meter readings - without regular meter readings, SSE have to estimate your bills, potentially leaving you paying too much for your energy. If you have a traditional meter, you can submit your meter readings to SSE online.
- Get a smart meter - smart meters send regular meter readings to SSE, meaning they always know exactly how much energy you use. They can also help you to keep track of your energy usage in real time. To get an SSE smart meter installed, you can book a free appointment.
- Look out for fixed energy tariffs - fixed tariffs are popular with many of SSE's customers, so take a look online to see what your options are. SSE will also tell customers on their bills if they could switch to a cheaper tariff.
Bulb
Bulb say they are operating as usual while in special administration, meaning it is tax-payer funded. Customer's credit balance and energy supplies are protected.
They also announced a steep increase to energy bills. Both electricity and gas rates, along with the daily standing charge are to go up for for Pay Monthly and Pay As You Go customers from April 1. The energy firm said it would mean a typical consumer will pay £13.33 a week more for their energy - amounting to a £693.16 rise per year.
Support
Bulb say they appreciate that it's a worrying time for most customers and they have said they can provide extra help to those who need it. Bulb has said this could include changing the way you pay, like asking them to install a top up meter, which can make it easier to budget. Or you can apply to make weekly or fortnightly payments, or arrange to have your energy bills paid straight out of your benefit payments, through Fuel Direct.
Bulb can also help you do a financial assessment with one of their partner organisations like Citizens Advice or StepChange. The Bulb Energy Fund offers advice and financial support to eligible members who need help with their energy costs. Applications will open in spring.
Bulb can also help you install household energy efficiency measures through the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) scheme, and offer tailored advice to reduce your energy usage.
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Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin lodges appeal against conviction for killing George Floyd
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has lodged an appeal against his conviction and sentence for the murder of George Floyd, arguing the judge in his case abused his discretion and made multiple errors during the trial.
Key points:
- Chauvin is serving a 22-and-a-half year jail sentence
- He has asked for his conviction to be reversed or for a new trial to be held
- A report found a pattern of unlawful, "discriminatory policing" in the Minneapolis Police Department
In the appeal filed in the Minnesota Court of Appeals on Monday, Chauvin's lawyers raised 14 separate issues, including Judge Peter Cahill's decision to deny his request to move the trial out of Hennepin County, which includes Minneapolis, because of the intense pre-trial publicity.
"The overwhelming media coverage exposed the jurors — literally every day — to news demonising Chauvin and glorifying Floyd which was more than sufficient to presume prejudice," the appeal said.
Chauvin, a white man, was convicted in April 2021 of killing Mr Floyd by kneeling on the black man's neck during an arrest in May 2020. He was sentenced to 22 and a half years in prison.
In December, Chauvin pleaded guilty in federal court to charges he violated Mr Floyd's civil rights during the arrest.
A jury found Chauvin guilty of unintentional second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in the death of Mr Floyd.
The verdict was widely seen as a landmark rebuke of the disproportionate use of police force against black Americans.
The 82-page appeal asks the court to reverse the conviction and hold a new trial in a new venue or re-sentence Chauvin.
It also raises legal arguments against prosecutors, accusing them of misconduct by not disclosing all the evidence they had and belittling the defence during the closing arguments.
The appeal also says prosecutors improperly prepared witnesses for testimony.
Report finds pattern of racial discrimination within police force
An inquiry prompted by the 2020 murder of Mr Floyd found a pattern of unlawful, "discriminatory policing" in Minneapolis and little accountability for offenders, a newly released state report said.
The report formed part of an investigation by Minnesota's Department of Human Rights, which concluded that city officials had allowed the city's police to persist in practices that violate the state's human rights act, which prohibits discrimination in public services.
The report said while black residents comprised about 19 per cent of the city's population, they accounted for 63 per cent of all incidents in which police used force between 2010 and 2020.
The investigation concluded that discriminatory behaviour festered within an organisational culture where officers were inadequately trained, leading them to unnecessarily escalate encounters with the public.
The report said offending officers generally faced no consequences.
"Without fundamental organisational culture changes, reforming MPD's (Minneapolis Police Department's) policies, procedures and trainings will be meaningless," the report said.
The Minnesota Department of Human Rights (MDHR) conducted the investigation of the city and its police department by reviewing bodycam footage and policing data, and interviewing law enforcement and community members.
"As part of this process, MDHR will meet with community members, MPD officers, City staff, and other stakeholders to gather feedback on what should be included in a consent decree to address racial discrimination in policing in Minneapolis," the report said.
The report found Minneapolis police officers were almost twice as likely to use neck restraints on black people than on white people.
After Mr Floyd's death, Minneapolis banned police from using neck restraints while making arrests.
Ben Crump, a prominent civil rights attorney who represented Mr Floyd's family in a $US27 million ($37.7 million) settlement with the city, welcomed the report's findings and its call for reforms.
"We call on city, state and police leaders to accept the challenge of these findings and make meaningful change at last to create trust between communities of colour in Minneapolis and those who are sworn to protect and serve them," he said in a statement.
The MPD and Mayor Jacob Frey's office did not immediately return Reuters' request for comment.
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We are currently investigating our future directions. All members are asked submit and feedback to three surveys: a general member consultations survey concerning areas and directions in which the IAD should continue; a member opinion pool; A research forum with potential collaborator groups around an environmental psychology agenda: for environmental aw...essay the nature. ... This area should continue so we as IPSA need guidance, in areas like urban/ environmental. We look for this kind of work to address all Dua Lipa has been waiting a long time to perform for fans. After putting out her second studio album Future Nostalgia in the first few months of the COVID-19 pandemic in a moment when most artists chose to postpone their releases, the English pop star is finally in the midst of a long-delayed world tour. And she's only now getting to perform her Grammy Award-winning record as it's meant to be experienced: on the dance floor.
Now, Lipa is also looking to connect more intimately with fans and collaborators beyond the arena stage, with media ventures that expand on her desire for being "of service" to her fanbase. Earlier this year Lipa launched Service95, a personal newsletter that offers curated lists of everything from her favorite books to restaurants, born out of her own passion for making recommendations to friends and family. She also hosts and records "At Your Service," an interview podcast that finds Lipa tackling weighty issues including politics and identity in conversations with authors, artists, designers and more.
The 26-year-old artist recently spoke with Morning Edition's Rachel Martin from her tour stop in Glasgow about how she chooses interview subjects for her podcast, creates her newsletter and shuts down self-doubt.
The following interview has been condensed and edited. To listen to the broadcast version of this story, use the audio player at the top of the page.
Rachel Martin, Morning Edition: I went to your show in Washington, D.C. and it was this collective experience that we had all been missing for so long. You had to have been feeling that too — you waited two years to perform these songs in these kinds of venues.
Dua Lipa: I've been dying to get out on the road, to finally perform these songs. When we finally got the chance to go out on the road in the U.S., there was this whole surge of excitement and adrenaline. It's like, wow, we finally get to do this.
When you were in D.C. and we met you backstage, your dad happened to have been back there. And I just asked him quickly, "What is this like to see your daughter up there in front of these thousands of people yelling her name, and in this floating stage wearing a sequined catsuit?" And he said, "I pinch myself, that this is her, that she's made this happen." Talk to me about your family and why it was important at some points to have them on the tour with you?
This whole journey has been really exciting to get to do it together. I think because of them, they've kept me really grounded. Nothing has changed in my home life and just my job is quite extraordinary.
Your family left Kosovo in the early '90s before the war?
In '92, they moved to Kosovo as the war in Bosnia was happening. My mom's half Bosnian, so her mom was in Sarajevo at the time, but they moved to London as the situation started getting really difficult in ex-Yugoslavia. Something that people forget all the time is, people don't really want to leave their country unless they really have to. It's really out of necessity.
Then I was born in '95. [My parents] had a great time in London, but they always had that idea in the back of their mind that they would always want to come back to Kosovo at some point. When I was 11, we moved back to Kosovo.
What was that like for you? When you're 11, you're old enough to protest — you have a world, you have friends and a life.
I was really excited about it. When you're in London at the age of 11, you're finishing year six and then you would go into a secondary school. All my friends were gonna go to different schools, and instead of going to a different school, I was going to a different country. Albanian was my first language, I spoke it at home, and then English was something I did in school and I spoke with my friends. It was just a very interesting and exciting period of my life. I was also really excited at the idea that people wouldn't find my name Dua as weird as they did in London.
It was different obstacles to overcome – learning chemistry and science and maths in a completely different language. Having assignments in Albanian is a lot harder than just speaking it at home. It took me a really long time to find my feet there. It's interesting going into that at 11 years old, but I think I wouldn't change it for the world because it really helped me become who I am.
When you were 15, you told your parents you wanted to leave. You told them that you wanted to move back to London with or without them.
When I think back to that, I don't quite remember the first conversation where I started the topic of, "I'm going to move to London and this is what I want to do." I do remember slowly saying to my parents that if I want to go to university in London, I would have to do my GCSEs in London – and my GCSEs are starting soon.
You wanted to go to London because that's where you thought you could make your music career happen, but you were savvy enough to know you needed to make a different argument to your parents.
[Laughs] I think yes, that's how my argument started. When I was living in Kosovo from the age of 11 to 15 I loved doing music, but I just felt like there was no way that I could really cut through all the noise without being in a place where everything was happening. I felt like I needed to be in London to make my dream a reality. That's what I felt like I needed to do and where I needed to be.
Where did that sense of confidence come from? Had someone come to you who you respected and said, you've got what it takes and you need to figure out how to make it happen, or was it internal?
People would tell me that I could sing, but it wasn't to the point of, you could make it or this could be something. It was a playground dream. It was something that I felt like I knew I wanted to do.
We call it imposter syndrome now, but it's basically suffering from crippling self-doubt, and all of us get it from time to time. Has that happened to you? Or maybe that's part of your success, that you just didn't ever let that creep in?
I have self doubt, I'm only human. [Laughs] Although I have a passion for what I do, because I really love music, when things start to get bigger and people start to have an opinion on something you love so much, then you start to listen to the background noise. In the beginning, when I first started, the response was like, "Oh, this is so good." Then, all of a sudden, there was like a turning point, and it just completely shifted and changed. Social media just kind of took over. There was this one little dance routine that I did when I was performing, and people took that one little snippet and decided to base my whole stage presence and who I was as a performer on stage.
I think at that point, there [were] moments of self-doubt, even though it was kind of unfair because a lot of the people that had sent in those messages or were saying things online actually hadn't been to a show. Social media is kind of run on this toxic currency of 'who can make people laugh at the expense of others.'
But it got to you, clearly.
Of course it got to me. I was at a point where I was so happy, I was doing everything that I wanted to, but then there were people who made me feel like maybe I wasn't good enough or I didn't deserve to be there, I wasn't cut out to be a musician. I realized that what anyone says doesn't actually matter. It was something that I learned during the period of writing Future Nostalgia — I was able to shut people out. Now, if anybody says anything, it doesn't even bother me. Nothing even cuts through, because I realized that if you're passionate about something and you're good at your job and you write from the heart, no one can take that away from you. I had to take myself off Twitter, but if that's going to help me and my mental health and allow me to thrive in whatever way I choose to, that has been a saving grace.
You are a busy woman. You are on tour for a massive hit album, you're going to have your first starring role in a movie this year and you are a podcast host. You have acknowledged that the guests you're talking to are these very super famous people who have done a whole lot of talking. You have said that you want to go deeper with them. Everyone can intuit what that means, but what does that mean to you?
The podcast journey has been interesting, and it's been something that I've been quite nervous about, but I've also made a pact with myself that I wanted to be outside of my comfort zone. We're all going through this very human experience, whether you're in the public eye or not. I have this belief that everyone can be of service to somebody else just by talking honestly about your experiences. I set out as it being just of service to other people, and I found that this has also been such a service to myself as well. It's been interesting in this season, there's been this common theme of duality with so many of my guests.
A lot of them have come from the children of immigrants, or having this kind of dual-nationality and [are] coming to terms with what that experience is — conversations making people feel less alone.
You interviewed a Yazidi woman, Nobel laureate Nadia [Murad], who survived being sexually assaulted by ISIS, and Amal Clooney, in her capacity as a human rights lawyer. These are heavy, sober conversations that do stand in contrast to your music in a lot of ways. These kinds of conversations, is it satisfying your curiosity in a different way than music does?
I want to say yes to your question, but I also feel like both the music and the podcast, they're different parts of who I am — they just make up me. As for scratching the itch of curiosity in terms of the podcast, these are things that just interest me. These are conversations that I want to have with people. I feel like social media, there's such an influx of information, and sometimes it's really hard to grasp things that interest you. Things that you should be supporting. That was kind of where I started getting a bit foggy in terms of the activism side. If you claim to be an activist, or somebody who will speak up about any injustices, then you have to speak up about everything and you have to do it imminently and immediately and if you don't, you're not supporting, and you're not doing it.
Did you feel that pressure?
I feel like that's just the air of social media at the moment. I think it's not allowing people the opportunity to really learn about every cause and understand what's going on and then really speak from the heart. It's just like: immediate response has to happen, use your social media.
Could you imagine writing songs that are more reflective of the causes you care about or politics or the cultural moment that we're in?
I think if it makes sense in the moment, then yes. It's not necessarily something that I'm going to get into, writing political music. I like to make music that makes people feel good. I like to tell stories about things that have happened to me in order to make people feel less alone. With [the song] "Boys Will Be Boys," that was something in the moment I felt like I needed to write. I felt like I was talking about what it's like to be a woman and something that maybe people don't really understand in certain aspects. I was able to put that in a song and that felt right to me. But music, when I write it really depends on what I'm going through in the moment — and if the song is good enough to make the album.
Service95, as you noted, is this so-called "concierge service" [for] everything from restaurants to what nonprofits are worth donating to. This is probably a crass question, but was this something dreamed up by a publicist who kind of knows you? Or was this something that was really a passion project for you?
That's really funny. It's definitely a big passion project of mine. It's something that I've been writing down for about two years. It's something that I do for my friends anyway, wherever they are in the world, they would message me and be like, "Okay, I'm here." Where's the best places to see? I thrive on that. I love doing it. I'm weirdly, freakishly organized with my calendar. Like, everything's down to the hour. I think so many people, you can do anything as long as you compartmentalize and you plan and you know what you want. You can write it down and you can make anything possible. There are enough hours in the day. Sometimes I wish there were a few more, but you can always do it.
How long will you do it? Are you working at a marathon pace so that you can do this for a really long time? Or are you just like, I'm going full bore now and we'll see what happens in five years?
This is everything that I do. I feel everything I do is just to set myself up to just keep doing this for as long as I can. There's no time limit and there's no what-ifs. I'm going to work hard until this turns into something really special. It took me a long time to get here, but you have to nurture the things that you love and you have to work hard. Every day I get a bit more confident in my craft and who I am as an artist.
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Which photography drone is best?
Over a short period, drones went from hobbyist toys with low-resolution cameras on the front to commercially viable gadgets with powerful digital cameras attached underneath. This expanded the capabilities of photographers who could now capture breathtaking images and never-seen-before footage.
While the photography drone market is fierce, DJI is one of the best-known brands globally, filming Hollywood blockbusters and sideline action at international sporting events. The DJI Mavic 3 Camera Drone is a good example, as it can record video in 5.1K resolution and has a flight time of 45 minutes on a single battery pack.
What to know before you buy a photography drone
Built-in camera vs. external camera mount
Your quest for a photography drone should start with the camera — not its capabilities but how it mounts to the drone. There are typically two types of photography drones: those with built-in cameras and those that attach a digital camera through an external mount.
- An external mount lets you use your digital single-lens reflex camera as the capturing device, mounting to the drone’s underside through a bracket.
- Built-in cameras are self-explanatory, as the drone has a camera on the front and records the footage to a memory card.
Image quality is important
If you attach your own digital camera to the drone, you know its capabilities and image quality. But if you are looking for a drone with a built-in camera, its functionality can be a deciding factor. Of course, the image quality must be sufficient for your filming type, but anything lower than full HD (1080p) isn’t worth your time or money. You also might want to consider whether the camera is better at still photography or recording video.
They have a limited range
Drones have several limitations to their flying: their batteries only last about half an hour before needing a recharge, and most can only operate within a specific distance from the controller. Basic photography drones have an average range of about 320 feet, while professional drones can go as far as 9 miles.
What to look for in a quality photography drone
Finding its way home with GPS
If you are spending more than $1,000 on a photography drone, you don’t ever want to lose your camera. However, this can happen if it goes outside the controller’s transmission range or interference messes with the signal. Most drone makers consider that and program a “fly home” feature into the device. So, a good-quality drone lets you set a GPS location as the home base, and if anything untoward happens, the drone automatically makes its way there.
Stability with a three-axis gimbal
One of the most significant differences between mediocre and amazing footage is the visuals’ stability. You might have the perfect subject or scenery, but it will ruin the moment if the camera isn’t held steady. A good-quality photography drone has a built-in camera on a three-axis gimbal. This means the camera can automatically change its pitch, trim and yaw to remain laser-focused on the subject.
Supported image formats
This can be a bit tricky, as different image formats only matter when you use sophisticated photo editing software. But if that’s a requirement for you, look for a photography drone that can shoot in RAW or DNG file formats. These files include all the data from the camera’s sensor, making it easier to tweak in the editing room. Otherwise, the standard formats of JPG for photos or MP4 for video are perfect.
How much you can expect to spend on a photography drone
The price mainly depends on the drone’s capabilities and the built-in camera. A basic photography drone recording at full HD costs $50-$100. But a professional model with a powerful camera can retail for $2,000-$2,500, while cinematic bundles can add another $2,000 to the price tag.
Photography drone FAQ
Is flight time important for a photography drone?
A. Most people stress too much about a drone’s flight time. Almost all drones can’t fly for longer than 30 minutes on a single battery, but that should be more than enough time to get the shot you need. On the other hand, a shorter flight time will force you to practice making the best use of your time. If it’s a concern, buy an extra battery pack.
Is it worth getting a 4K drone or camera?
A. That depends on the content you produce. If you use the drone for commercial aerial shots of vivid and exciting places, 4K could be worth it. On the other hand, if you mainly upload content to Instagram or Facebook, your video is automatically down-scaled, so 4K won’t matter.
What’s the best photography drone to buy?
Top photography drone
DJI Mavic 3 Camera Drone With 4/3 CMOS Hasselblad Camera
What you need to know: Few photography drones can compete with the powerful Hasselblad camera on the Mavic 3. Suitable for recording Hollywood films, it has a sensor with a 12.8-stop range to give more details to shadows and highlights.
What you’ll love: It has one of the most extended flight times of all photography drones, as it can remain in the air for 45 minutes on a single battery. It records video at 5.1K resolution, has a transmission range of 9 miles, and can provide you with a live video feed.
What you should consider: The drone is prohibitively expensive for most, and if you include the Cinematic Combo with more batteries, propellers and Apple ProRes 422 HQ encoding, the price doubles.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top photography drone for the money
Holy Stone HS110D FPV RC Drone with 1080P HD Camera
What you need to know: This drone is perfect for vloggers who want to get amazing footage of their holiday or a friend’s wedding. It captures video in full HD, and the camera has a 120-degree field of view.
What you’ll love: You don’t need an expensive controller with this drone, as it is compatible with most mobile devices. The two included batteries provide 20 minutes of flying time, and the drone has an operational range of around 330 feet.
What you should consider: While it can provide you with a live video feed, it is limited to a 196-foot transmission range.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
DJI Mavic 2 Pro With Hasselblad Camera And Three-Axis Gimbal
What you need to know: The Mavic 2 is a favorite among aerial and sports photographers, as the built-in camera has a 20-megapixel sensor that captures footage at a 4K resolution.
What you’ll love: The drone has a flight time of 30 minutes, a maximum speed of 44 miles per hour and comes with 8 gigabytes of internal storage. The camera sits on a three-axis gimbal, and the drone avoids flying into hazards through Omnidirectional Obstacle Sensing.
What you should consider: The Pro is considerably more expensive than the Mavic 2 Zoom, which comes without the smart controller with 5-inch display.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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.SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the
upper 60s. Highs in the mid 80s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper
60s. Highs around 90.
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Northern Newton-
Including the cities of Burkeville, Farrsville, Jamestown,
Newton, Wiergate, Bleakwood, and Call
504 AM CDT Thu Apr 28 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. South winds 5 to
10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Chance of rain 40 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of
rain 40 percent.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the
upper 60s. Highs in the mid 80s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper
60s. Highs in the upper 80s.
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Southern Jasper-
Including the cities of Gist, Buna, and Evadale
504 AM CDT Thu Apr 28 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 60. South winds 5 to
10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. South winds 5 to
10 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers. A chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of
rain 40 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the
lower 70s. Highs in the upper 80s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 90.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower
70s. Highs around 90.
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Southern Newton-
Including the city of Deweyville
504 AM CDT Thu Apr 28 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows
around 60. South winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Chance of rain 30 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers. A chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of
rain 40 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the
lower 70s. Highs in the mid 80s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower
70s. Highs in the upper 80s.
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Uncertainty over the safety of war-wracked Ukraine’s nuclear power plants has reignited concerns over a Russian-owned nuclear power station now being built in a quake-prone area on Turkey’s southern coast, Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot activists said Wednesday.
About 200 activists representing two dozen organizations from both sides of ethnically divided Cyprus converged inside the United Nations controlled buffer zone that cuts across the capital Nicosia. They sought to voice their unease over ongoing construction of the Akkuyu nuclear power plant, which is only 60 miles (100 kilometers) from the island nation’s northern coast.
Organizers said the annual event to commemorate the Chernobyl nuclear disaster that occurred 36 years ago has taken on an added urgency in light of safety concerns regarding Ukraine’s nuclear plants, such as Europe’s largest nuclear plant in Zaporizhzhia, which has been seized by Russia.
“The war in Ukraine has demonstrated that nuclear power plants are a source of great uncertainty for public safety,” said George Perdikis, former leader of the Cyprus Greens Party.
Activists have long contended that Akkuyu lies near a seismic fault line and that a potentially powerful quake could cause a radioactive leak affecting Cyprus. Cyprus’ Geological Survey Department said Wednesday that a 4.7-magnitude quake near the island’s southwestern town of Paphos late Tuesday was felt as far away as Lebanon and Israel.
Christina Nicolaou, environmental affairs chief for the leftist AKEL party, said an accident at Turkey’s nuclear plant as a result of either a natural disaster or “a deliberate act” would have huge repercussions for the region.
Turkish officials said the Akkuyu plant would cover about 10% of the country’s domestic energy needs. The first of four reactors is scheduled to become operational next year. Russia’s Rosatom State Corporation holds a 99.2% stake in the project, whose total cost is estimated at 20 billion U.S. dollars, according to the plant’s website. | https://www.binghamtonhomepage.com/science-and-technology/ukraine-war-stokes-concerns-over-turkeys-nuclear-plant/ | 2022-04-28T10:38:36Z | https://www.binghamtonhomepage.com/science-and-technology/ukraine-war-stokes-concerns-over-turkeys-nuclear-plant/ | true |
KIGALI, Rwanda (AP) — Britain's recent decision to send some migrants to Rwanda is questioned by several people resettled in this tiny East African country who say it is not a suitable refuge.
One Eritrean refugee who was deported from Israel to Rwanda in 2015 said he found the country “too difficult” and moved his family to South Sudan, which promised better economic opportunities than Rwanda even though it was gripped by civil war at the time.
Berhani, 35, who gave only his first name to avoid possible reprisals, said he knows many other Eritreans resettled in Rwanda who have since left to make new homes in neighboring African countries or in Europe.
Questions are swirling around the suitability of Rwanda as a shelter for migrants following Britain's announcement earlier this month that it will send to Rwanda migrants arriving in the U.K. illegally as stowaways on trucks or small boats. Their asylum claims will be processed in Rwanda and, if successful, they will stay there.
The new policy is already being challenged in Britain's courts by a rights group that says it is unlawful.
Rwanda already is home to more than 130,000 refugees from countries such as Burundi, Congo, Libya and Pakistan, Rwandan Foreign Affairs Minister Vincent Biruta told reporters after signing the agreement with British Home Secretary Priti Patel in Kigali, the Rwandan capital, on April 14.
The plan has been criticized by rights groups and others who say it is cruel, expensive and unworkable. The U.N. refugee agency has described it as “contrary to the letter and spirit of the Refugee Convention.”
And the view of some refugees who years ago were resettled in Rwanda against their wishes is often far from rosy.
Rwandan authorities in recent years have given asylum to hundreds of people seeking shelter as a result of arrangements with Israel, the African Union, the United Nations and others. Many were from Eritrea and Ethiopia, including a group that had languished for months in detention centers in Libya.
Rwanda's agreement to take migrants that Britain deems illegal appears to ignore the country's own challenges.
The small country has about 13 million people, making it the most densely populated in Africa. Competition for land and resources contributed to decades of ethnic and political tensions that culminated in the 1994 genocide in which more than 800,000 ethnic Tutsi and the moderate Hutu who tried to protect them were killed.
President Paul Kagame's government has achieved significant economic progress since the genocide, but critics say it has come at the cost of political repression. Obedience to authorities is widely enforced, one reason Rwandan cities and towns are clean and among the most orderly anywhere in Africa. There is little political opposition.
Human Rights Watch has accused Rwandan authorities of targeting poor people in the arbitrary arrests of street vendors, sex workers, homeless people, suspected petty criminals and street children.
Some migrants who spoke to AP said they were frightened to be jobless in Rwanda and without opportunities to eke out a living.
Berhani, the refugee from Eritrea, said he ended up in the streets of Kigali looking for a job, dependent on friends for food and rent. “Life is difficult in Rwanda when you don’t have a job," he said.
“Some of my friends have managed to go back to Europe. One of my relatives has settled in Canada,” said Berhani. “One day, hopefully, I will manage to join them in Canada.”
In the Gashora camp for refugees in Rwanda's east, one man said he was one of hundreds of migrants sent from Libya who still plan to reach Europe.
“Many have left for Sweden already,” he said on condition of anonymity for his safety. He said he would leave “even if it means death,” saying refugees in the camp often don't have adequate food and clothing.
But some migrants in Kigali appear to have settled in well.
Frezghi Alazar, an Eritrean who co-owns a bakery, said he is grateful Rwanda gave him a “chance to thrive over the last 10 years.”
He spoke of the country as a bastion of order. “When you have capital and you start a business, nobody will come and take your business," he said. “You don’t need to bribe people here. There is security. So, there is some benefit in Rwanda.”
It remains unclear when the first migrants from Britain will arrive in Rwanda following the deal with the British government, which said the plan will discourage people from making dangerous attempts to cross the English Channel.
Rwandan authorities said the agreement would initially last for five years, with the British government paying 120 million pounds ($158 million) upfront to pay for housing and integrating the migrants. They have not said how they would deal with a possible influx when the program gets underway.
Plans to accommodate some of the migrants in a hostel in Kigali have upset a group of genocide survivors who have lived in the property for years. They spoke of short notice, raising the possibility of conflict with locals.
“The migrants will cause land conflict with the citizens and we must avoid this situation,” Frank Habineza, an opposition figure and lawmaker, told the AP.
Other critics raise tough questions, including what becomes of migrants who fail to qualify for refugee status in Rwanda.
“Will Rwanda transport them to (their) home countries?" said Tom Mulisa, a Kigali-based lawyer and human rights researcher. “Resettlement of migrants who fail the refugee status criteria should be (carefully considered). The responsibility lies to the host state in case they fail to pass the threshold of asylum-seeking."
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Associated Press journalist Rodney Muhumuza in Kampala, Uganda, contributed to this report. | https://www.ctinsider.com/news/article/For-many-migrants-the-view-of-Rwanda-is-often-17132801.php | 2022-04-28T10:45:53Z | https://www.ctinsider.com/news/article/For-many-migrants-the-view-of-Rwanda-is-often-17132801.php | true |
Ben Stokes is confirmed as England's new Test captain and insists that his predecessor Joe Root will remain a 'key ally', as director of cricket Rob Key says the star all-rounder IS 'ready for the added responsibility'
- Ben Stokes was confirmed as England's new Test captain at Lord's by Rob Key
- He succeeds Joe Root, who stood down after the series defeat in West Indies
- They have won just once in their last 17 Tests and have no series victories in five
- Now the busy Key will turn his attention to appointing two different coaches
Rob Key today made his first big decision as England managing director by handing Ben Stokes the poisoned chalice of the Test captaincy.
Key confirmed an appointment long expected at Lord's, with England's best player and talisman now charged with lifting them from the rock bottom of last place in the World Test Championship.
Stokes succeeds his great friend Joe Root, who stood down in the aftermath of defeat by West Indies in Grenada that extended England's dismal run to just one win in their last 17 Tests and no series victories in five.
England all-rounder Ben Stokes has been confirmed as the new captain of the Test side
Rob Key made his first big decision at Lord's since becoming England managing director
Now Stokes must prove that he can take on the extra responsibility without it affecting his huge talent and influence on the team.
'I am honoured to be given the chance to lead the England Test team. This is a real privilege, and I'm excited about getting started this summer,' Stokes said in a statement released by the ECB.
'I want to thank Joe for everything he has done for English cricket and for always being a great ambassador for the sport all across the world.
'He has been a massive part of my development as a leader in the dressing room, and he will continue to be a key ally for me in this role.'
Stokes (L) succeeds Joe Root (R), who stood down in the aftermath of defeat by West Indies
In truth he was the only viable choice and Key's journey to the north-east for face to face talks with Stokes on Tuesday, which was revealed by Sportsmail, was merely a box ticking exercise.
But it still represents a gamble by the former Kent captain and Sky pundit as the role could either make Stokes or break such a precious asset for English cricket.
But Key said: 'I had no hesitation in offering the role of Test captain to Ben.
'He epitomises the mentality and approach we want to take this team forward into the next era of red-ball cricket.
'I am delighted that he has accepted, and he is ready for the added responsibility and the honour. He thoroughly deserves the opportunity.'
Stokes is now charged with lifting them from last place in the World Test Championship
It was only last year that Stokes was taking an extended break from all cricket to protect his mental health and his all-action style leads to injuries and possible absences from the side, particularly if he takes all too much in the interests of the side.
But his rise to the very top of English cricket is the culmination of a huge comeback from the depths of his court appearance on charges of affray after he was involved in a brawl outside a Bristol nightclub in 2017.
Stokes was cleared of all charges and has matured considerably since then, notably with his superhuman heroics to win the World Cup for England in 2019 and the Headingley Test against Australia later that year.
He is hugely respected in the dressing room and by England's management, not least for his selfless qualities and shrewd cricket brain.
Stokes' rise is the culmination of a huge comeback from the depths of his court appearance
Stokes has matured considerably, notably with his heroics to win the World Cup in 2019
But now he faces the challenge of a lifetime, starting with a hugely difficult summer of Test cricket against New Zealand, India and South Africa. Truly, it could be the making or breaking of him.
ECB chief Tom Harrison meanwhile added: 'I am delighted that Ben has agreed to become England Men's Test captain, which is another great achievement in his extraordinary career in an England shirt.
'He cares deeply and passionately about what it means to represent England and he will lead us into a new era with great pride. It's an important summer for our Test side and Ben will I am sure relish the challenge before him and his team.'
Now the busy Key will turn his attention to appointing both an England Test coach and a white-ball one, with Gary Kirsten, Simon Katich and Ottis Gibson all sounded out about the red-ball role in particular.
Key will also be in the market for a national selector as he goes back to an old-style panel after the doomed experiment of handing Chris Silverwood total responsibility for coaching and selection.
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Museum collects journals from women and girls who've documented the pandemicFor two years, the National Women's History Museum in Alexandria, Virginia, has been collecting journals by women writing about their pandemic experiences.
Museum collects journals from women and girls who've documented the pandemic
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Which glitter lipstick is best?
While all that glitters may not be gold, adding glitter to your lips smacks of glamor. While you can apply loose cosmetic glitter with a brush, the process requires a lot of patience and skill. Instead, opt for convenience with a lipstick formulated with glitter.
These lipsticks range from a subtle shimmer to full-on Studio 54 glitz. You can also find a clear one to layer over your favorite shade of lipstick or to wear alone. For an opaque glitter lipstick, Gerard Cosmetics Glitter Lipstick is the top choice.
What to know before you buy a glitter lipstick
Opaque vs. clear
Glitter lipsticks come in opaque and clear solid formulas.
- Opaque lipsticks are highly pigmented and add color to the lip in addition to glitter.
- Clear formulas go on sheer while depositing glitter onto the lips, adding metallic flecks to your natural lip color.
Some are marketed as balms and contain lip-nourishing ingredients as well.
Colors
Opaque glitter lipstick is widely available in pink, red, purple, gold and silver. Clear glitter lipsticks may contain silver, gold, pink or confetti sparkles. You can also find glitter lipsticks in nude shades as well as unconventional colors, such as blue, black or green. To heighten the look for a night out, pair glitter lipstick with an eye glitter.
Liquid lipsticks
In addition to bullets, glitter lipsticks come in liquid form. These formulas come in a tube with a doe-foot applicator. They are often marketed as “metallic” liquid lipstick. They contain glitter, which can range from a subtle shimmer to more defined flecks. Mostly, they have a glossy sheen but you can also find matte finishes.
Glitter material
The glitter in makeup is cosmetic grade, meaning it is safe for use on the lips. It is most often made of tinted metal, such as aluminum, which is then covered in plastic or plant cellulose. It is generally cut smaller than craft glitter and has smoother edges.
Glitter size
The size of the glitter can vary from more refined, which gives the lip a gilded look, to a chunkier size, which gives the lip a more sequined mirror-ball appearance. While chunkier glitter has a bolder effect, it can feel gritty on the lip.
What to look for in a quality glitter lipstick
Finish
Glitter lipsticks come in a variety of finishes.
- Sheer and translucent lipsticks add a subtle tint of base color (in addition to the glitter’s color) or none at all and have a glossy finish.
- Creamy lipsticks have a satin finish, plus the glitter’s added shimmer.
- Matte lipsticks have a flat finish with no shine, except for the glitter flecks in the formula.
Color-changing
Some clear glitter lipsticks contain color-changing technology that goes on clear but changes tint in reaction to your skin’s pH levels. This customized color goes with your complexion. Typically the shade looks natural, such as a pink or rose hue.
Long wear
Select a glitter lipstick with a long-wear formula if you want it to stay on all day or during a night out at the club or a party. Long-wear lipstick will stay put when you eat or drink, and shouldn’t kiss off. These formulas are often matte and liquid, which can be drying, but you won’t need to reapply as often.
Hydrating ingredients
Lipsticks with added moisturizing ingredients hydrate your lips. Lipstick can be drying, so look for one with vitamin E for natural hydration. If you tend toward dry or cracked lips, avoid matte finishes and liquid lipsticks, and opt for a glitter balm instead.
Vegan
Many lipsticks have hidden animal products in their formulas, such as beeswax, lanolin (derived from wool) and carmine (derived from beetles). Additionally, metallic formulas can contain fish scales. Look for glitter lipsticks labeled vegan if you don’t consume animal-derived ingredients.
How much you can expect to spend on glitter lipstick
Glitter lipsticks range between $4-$20. Luxury cosmetic brands can cost up to $58.
Glitter lipstick FAQ
Can I use regular glitter on my lips?
A. If you’re applying loose glitter with a brush, only use cosmetic glitter. Unlike craft glitter, cosmetic glitter is approved by the Food and Drug Administration for use on your mouth. All glitter lipsticks contain cosmetic glitter.
Can I wear an opaque glitter lipstick over regular lipstick?
A. Yes, for added dimension and coverage, apply glitter lipstick over your favorite shade. For example, apply red lipstick as a base and then layer an opaque gold lipstick over it.
What’s the best glitter lipstick to buy?
Top glitter lipstick
Gerard Cosmetics Glitter Lipstick
What you need to know: This authentic glitter lipstick turns your mouth into a shining disco ball.
What you’ll love: The glitter in this lipstick is real and visible. It comes in three sparkly colors: gold, silver and red. It can be applied over regular lipstick and stays on all day.
What you should consider: The solid lipstick can break somewhat easily, and many consumers question whether it’s worth the price
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top glitter lipstick for the money
What you need to know: It’s drugstore-priced, yet it changes color according to your pH levels.
What you’ll love: It goes on sheer, then darkens to a natural rosy or red hue. The tiny sparkles are subtle. The formula glides smoothly onto your lips with a finish that’s glossy but not sticky.
What you should consider: While the scent smells pleasant, the lipstick tastes bad to some.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
What you need to know: This color-changing lip balm comes in two shades: Rose and Unicorn.
What you’ll love: The tint changes color according to your pH levels for a natural-looking shade. The glitter is subtle and goes on smooth. The formula is hydrating and perfect for everyday wear.
What you should consider: For some, it has a chemical taste.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Comparing SteelSeries headsets
Video gamers have a lot of choices regarding gear, accessories and peripherals. There are plenty of companies that make excellent keyboards, mice and headphones, but Dutch maker SteelSeries is one of the most popular.
Founded 21 years ago, the Soft Trading brand started by selling Icemat and SteelPad mouse pads, with the latter serving as the basis for its iconic name today. Its gaming accessories now are legendary, so you might be wondering which SteelSeries headset you should get. There are many styles and designs, so the answer might not be straightforward.
Your platform of choice
Computer
Millions of gamers prefer to play video games on their computer, needing a compatible headset. SteelSeries has several headsets that work on Windows-based and Apple’s Mac computers. Amost all SteelSeries headsets work with a computer, as long as it has a Bluetooth connection or a 3 1/2-millimeter jack.
Gaming console
The chances are excellent that a PC headset is also compatible with a gaming console such as Microsoft’s Xbox or Sony’s PlayStation. But that isn’t always true for headsets designed for Nintendo’s Switch handheld console or mobile phones. And other factors could also determine which SteelSeries headset is right for you.
Connection method
Wireless
A wireless Bluetooth connection is the most convenient way to connect your headset to your gaming platform. A benefit of wireless is that you aren’t restricted in your movements and don’t need to take it off when walking away from your gaming system. However, there are drawbacks, such as battery life, frequency interference and the possibility of audio lag.
Wired
Wired headsets don’t need charging, as they draw power from the device you plugged them into. You also don’t run the risk of hearing signal interference or audio lag. But they do restrict your movement somewhat. The cables are only a few feet long, and if you forget about them when standing up, you could damage the headset with a violent disconnection.
In-game communication
Detachable microphone
You won’t need a microphone when you play games solo. But you do if you want to chat with friends. That’s why a detachable microphone comes in handy, as you can remove it when not needed and replace it when you need to talk. Typically, the microphone connects to the headset through a dedicated 3 1/2-millimeter jack, and you just pull to remove it.
Built-in microphone
As the name implies, built-in microphones are permanently affixed to the headset, not removable. While some models have retractable microphones, most these days are small enough to not be in the way. And because they are so small, you can adjust them over your mouth if your friends can’t hear you.
What you need to buy for your platform
SteelSeries Arctis 7X Wireless For Xbox Series X
Designed specifically for Microsoft’s Xbox Series X, this headset uses Lossless audio compression over a 2.4-gigahertz wireless connection. The technology improves the audio latency so that the visuals and sound sync perfectly. It has a built-in ClearCast bidirectional microphone, and you’ll get about 24 hours of gaming from the rechargeable batteries. The left ear cup has a volume button, mute switch and a charging port.
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SteelSeries Arctis 7P+ Wireless For PlayStation 5
With the same color scheme as Sony’s PlayStation 5, the Arctis 7P+ is designed to work with the console’s Tempest 3D Audio for clear, immersive sounds. It connects to the console through a USB-C 2.4 GHz wireless dongle, and a supplied USB-A adapter lets you connect it to other platforms. It has a retractable microphone on the left ear cup, and the rechargeable battery can last about 30 hours.
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What you need to buy for your connection method
SteelSeries Arctis Pro + GameDAC Wired Gaming Headset
This wired headset comes with the GameDAC amplifier to turn your PC or PlayStation into a high-performance audio source. It is the first headset certified as a high-resolution audio system with built-in DTS surround sound. In addition, the headset has a retractable Arctis ClearCast bidirectional microphone with background noise cancellation. It is compatible with PS4, PS5 and PC, but should also work with the Xbox Series X.
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SteelSeries Arctis 9X Wireless Gaming Headset
The X9 is unique in its connection method, as it uses Bluetooth or the Xbox controller for wireless audio. The rechargeable batteries will give you about 20 hours of playtime, and the built-in microphone is retractable. The steel frame is durable, with soft padding on the headband. It is compatible with mobile devices and the Xbox Series X.
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What you need to buy for your microphone preference
SteelSeries Arctis 1 With Detachable Microphone
If you need to remove the microphone when not in use, the Arctis 1 is an excellent option. It is available in wired or wireless versions, and the ClearCast bidirectional microphone attaches to the headset through a 3.5-millimeter jack on the left ear cup. The reinforced headband flows down to the padded air weave ear cushions, which can fold flat when not needed.
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SteelSeries Arctis 3 With Built-in Microphone
When you need your microphone to be ready at any time, the Arctis 3 is a great choice. Available in wired or wireless models, the retractable Discord-certified ClearCast microphone has built-in background noise cancellation. In addition, it is compatible with all gaming platforms and PC, and it uses Windows Sonic Spatial Audio for native surround sound.
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WA Spokane WA Zone Forecast for Wednesday, April 27, 2022
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National Weather Service Spokane WA
353 AM PDT Thu Apr 28 2022
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353 AM PDT Thu Apr 28 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. A 50 percent chance of rain and mountain
snow showers in the afternoon. Snow level 5000 feet in the
afternoon. Highs in the upper 40s to mid 50s. Northwest wind 5 to
15 mph in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain and mountain snow
showers. Snow level 4500 feet. Lows in the 30s. Breezy. West wind
10 to 20 mph with gusts to around 30 mph. Chance of precipitation
40 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then partly cloudy with a
20 percent chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Snow level
4500 feet in the afternoon. Highs in the 50s, West wind 5 to
15 mph, Gusts up to 30 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s to lower 40s.
.SATURDAY...Rain likely. Highs in the upper 40s to mid 50s. South
wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain.
Lows in the upper 30s to lower 40s.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance
of rain. Highs in the lower to mid 50s. Lows in the upper 30s to
lower 40s.
.MONDAY...Rain likely. Highs in the upper 40s to lower 50s.
Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain
and mountain snow. Lows in the mid to upper 30s.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain. Highs
in the 50s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper
30s. Highs in the 60s.
$$
WAZ034-035-282300-
Moses Lake Area-Upper Columbia Basin-
Including the cities of Moses Lake, Ephrata, Othello, Quincy,
Ritzville, Grand Coulee, Odessa, Wilbur, and Coulee City
353 AM PDT Thu Apr 28 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of sprinkles in the afternoon.
Highs in the upper 50s to lower 60s. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph
shifting to the west in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of sprinkles in the evening.
Lows in the mid to upper 30s. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 60s. Southwest wind
5 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower to mid 40s.
Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Highs
in the mid to upper 50s. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain.
Lows in the upper 30s to lower 40s.
.SUNDAY...Warmer. Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower to mid 60s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain.
Lows in the lower to mid 40s.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Highs
in the upper 50s to lower 60s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s to lower 40s.
.TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the 60s.
Lows in the mid 30s to lower 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s to lower 70s.
$$
WAZ038-282300-
Okanogan Highlands-
Including the cities of Republic, Inchelium, and Wauconda
353 AM PDT Thu Apr 28 2022
.TODAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a
20 percent chance of rain or snow showers in the afternoon. Snow
level 4500 feet in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 50s to lower
60s.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain and
mountain snow showers. Snow level 4500 feet. Lows in the mid to
upper 30s.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy with a chance of rain or snow showers in
the morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers in
the afternoon. Snow level 3500 feet, rising to 4500 feet in the
afternoon. Highs in the upper 50s to lower 60s. Chance of
precipitation 20 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s to lower
40s.
.SATURDAY...Rain and mountain snow likely. Snow level 4500 feet.
Highs in the upper 40s to mid 50s. Chance of precipitation
70 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain.
Lows in the upper 30s to lower 40s.
.SUNDAY...Not as cool. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower to mid
60s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance
of rain. Lows in the lower to mid 40s. Highs in the mid to upper
50s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain.
Lows in the upper 30s to lower 40s.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the 60s.
Lows in the upper 30s to lower 40s.
$$
WAZ041-044-282300-
Wenatchee Area-Waterville Plateau-
Including the cities of Wenatchee, Chelan, Entiat, Cashmere,
Waterville, and Mansfield
353 AM PDT Thu Apr 28 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of sprinkles in the afternoon.
Highs in the mid 50s to lower 60s.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of sprinkles in the evening.
Lows in the mid to upper 30s. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph with
gusts to around 25 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s to lower 60s. West wind
5 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain
showers. Lows in the lower to mid 40s. Southeast wind 5 to
15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Rain likely. Highs in the lower to mid 50s. Chance of
precipitation 70 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain.
Lows in the upper 30s to lower 40s.
.SUNDAY...Not as cool. Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower to mid
60s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance
of rain. Lows in the lower to mid 40s. Highs in the mid to upper
50s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s to lower
40s.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the 60s.
Lows in the upper 30s to lower 40s.
$$
WAZ043-282300-
Okanogan Valley-
Including the cities of Omak, Okanogan, Brewster, Bridgeport,
Oroville, and Nespelem
353 AM PDT Thu Apr 28 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of sprinkles in the afternoon.
Highs in the upper 50s to lower 60s.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of sprinkles in the evening.
Lows in the upper 30s. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph in the evening,
becoming light.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 50s to mid 60s.
Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower to mid 40s.
.SATURDAY...Rain likely. Highs in the lower to mid 50s. Chance of
precipitation 70 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain.
Lows around 40.
.SUNDAY...Warmer. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower to mid 60s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance
of rain. Lows in the mid to upper 40s. Highs in the mid to upper
50s.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the
upper 30s to lower 40s. Highs in the lower 60s to lower 70s.
$$
WAZ047-282300-
Central Chelan County-
Including the cities of Leavenworth, Plain, and Lake Wenatchee
353 AM PDT Thu Apr 28 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. A 40 percent chance of rain or snow
showers in the afternoon. Snow level 4000 feet in the afternoon.
Highs in the 50s. Gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain and mountain snow
showers in the evening. Snow level 4000 feet in the evening. Lows
in the 30s. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph in the evening, becoming
light. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
.FRIDAY...Sunny in the morning, becoming partly cloudy. Highs in
the mid 50s to lower 60s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain
and mountain snow showers. Snow level 4500 feet. Lows in the
upper 30s to lower 40s.
.SATURDAY...Rain and mountain snow. Snow level 4500 feet. Highs
in the upper 40s to mid 50s. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain
and mountain snow. Lows in the mid 30s to lower 40s.
.SUNDAY...Not as cool. Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s to
lower 60s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance
of rain and high mountain snow. Lows in the upper 30s to mid 40s.
Highs in the upper 40s to mid 50s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain
and mountain snow. Lows in the mid 30s to lower 40s.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s
to mid 60s. Lows in the mid 30s to lower 40s.
$$
WAZ048-282300-
Western Chelan County-
Including the cities of Stevens Pass, Holden Village,
and Stehekin
353 AM PDT Thu Apr 28 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. A 40 percent chance of rain or snow
showers in the afternoon. Snow level 4000 feet in the afternoon.
Highs in the 50s.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 40 percent chance of rain and
mountain snow showers in the evening. Snow level 4000 feet in the
evening. Lows in the 30s. West wind 5 to 15 mph in the evening,
becoming light.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s to lower 60s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain
and mountain snow showers. Snow level 5000 feet. Lows in the
upper 30s to lower 40s.
.SATURDAY...Rain and mountain snow likely. Light mountain snow
accumulations. Snow level 4500 feet. Highs in the upper 40s to
mid 50s. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain
and mountain snow. Lows in the mid 30s to lower 40s.
.SUNDAY...Not as cool. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s to
lower 60s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Rain, mountain snow and freezing rain likely.
Light mountain snow accumulations. Lows in the upper 30s to lower
40s. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain and
mountain snow. Highs in the upper 40s to mid 50s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain
and mountain snow. Lows in the mid 30s to lower 40s.
.TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s
to lower 60s. Lows in the mid 30s to lower 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 50s to mid 60s.
$$
WAZ049-282300-
Western Okanogan County-
Including the cities of Mazama, Winthrop, Twisp, Methow,
and Conconully
353 AM PDT Thu Apr 28 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain or snow showers in the
afternoon. Snow level 4000 feet in the afternoon. Highs in the
mid to upper 50s. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 50 percent chance of rain and
mountain snow showers in the evening. Snow level 4000 feet. Lows
in the 30s. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph in the evening, becoming
light.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of snow showers in
the afternoon. Highs in the upper 50s to lower 60s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain
and mountain snow showers. Snow level 4500 feet. Lows in the
upper 30s to lower 40s.
.SATURDAY...Rain and mountain snow likely. Snow level 4500 feet.
Highs in the upper 40s to lower 50s. Chance of precipitation
70 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain
and mountain snow. Lows in the mid to upper 30s.
.SUNDAY...Not as cool. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 50s to
lower 60s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance
of rain and high mountain snow. Lows in the lower to mid 40s.
Highs in the lower to mid 50s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain
and mountain snow. Lows in the mid to upper 30s.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower to
mid 60s. Lows in the mid 30s to lower 40s.
$$
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A look at what’s happening around baseball Thursday:
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COOLING OFF
Boiling mad after a spate of plunkings this season, the New York Mets have a day off to recover.
The Mets have been drilled 19 times in 20 games this season, leading the league by a wide margin. Mets pitcher Chris Bassitt says bad baseballs are to blame. The actual problem is probably multifaceted, ranging from cold weather to bad luck. MLB-wide hit-by-pitch rates were actually down slightly heading into Wednesday’s games.
Their frustration spilled over Wednesday in St. Louis after third baseman J.D. Davis was hit by a pitch on the ankle and had to leave the game. An inning later, Mets pitcher Yoan López threw high and tight to Cardinals star Nolan Arenado, who reacted angrily, sparking a benches-clearing brawl.
Mets manager Buck Showalter denied after the game that New York felt the need to send a message about the hit-by-pitches and said López’s pitch wasn’t intentional. López could still be punished by MLB.
Showalter also said X-rays on Davis’ ankle were negative, but he’ll need further evaluation.
STARTING STRONG
Red Sox right-hander Garrett Whitlock tries to build on the success of his first major league start with an outing at Toronto.
A standout rookie reliever in 2021, Whitlock has stretched out to try his hand at starting this season and struck out seven over four shutout innings against Tampa Bay last week in his first turn in the rotation.
That earned him another look for Boston, which has manager Alex Cora back with the team after he missed six games because of COVID-19.
CHECK HIM
The Mariners are hoping for good news on left-hander Marco Gonzales, who was hit on his left wrist by a 109 mph line drive in the first inning at Tampa Bay on Wednesday. The team said X-rays were negative and he hasn’t been ruled out for his next start.
The 30-year-old Gonzales entered the day 1-1 with a 3.29 ERA through three starts this season.
FROM NASSAU TO THE NL
A pair of childhood friends, Lucius Fox and Jazz Chisholm Jr., became the first pair of Bahamas-born players to appear in the same MLB game since 1961 on Wednesday.
Chisholm, a second baseman, led off for the Marlins against the Nationals, who started Fox at shortstop. Both players are 24 years old and from Nassau, Bahamas. The country has a population of about 400,000 and nine Bahamian-born players have played in the majors.
According to the Nationals, who cited the Elias Sports Bureau, the only other pair of Bahamians to play in the same game were Andre Rodgers and Tony Curry, who faced each other six times during the 1960 and 1961 seasons.
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Prince Harry has opened up about the impact of grief and loss on our mental health and has shared more about his role as Chief Impact Officer at BetterUp, almost 25 years after Princess Diana’s death.
- Appearing on the podcast Master of Scales, Prince Harry detailed his new role as Chief Impact Officer at BetterUp.
- The Duke of Sussex made some thought-provoking comments about grief and its impact on our mental health, as well as his own experiences with it, having lost his mother, Princess Diana, as a young boy.
- This royal news comes after it was revealed Brits could be set for a new permanent bank holiday every year thanks to the Queen
Prince Harry admitted the body ‘doesn’t forget’ grief and trauma, as he detailed his role as BetterUp’s Chief Impact Officer in a new heartbreaking interview.
Appearing on the podcast Master of Scale, hosted by Reid Hoffman, Harry explained the difference between mental fitness and mental health. He also delved into his role at BetterUp, saying that it’s, “100% about driving advocacy and awareness for mental fitness”.
He continued, “Ninety-nine point nine percent of people on planet Earth are suffering from some form of loss, trauma, or grief.”
Prince Harry has openly made his own mental health confessions, and detailed the unresolved trauma he experienced after the death of his mother, Princess Diana when he was just 12 years old.
He said, “It doesn’t matter what age you are, but the majority of us have experienced a lot of that in our younger years, therefore we’ve forgotten about it.
“Now, the body doesn’t forget, the body holds the score as we know. And, therefore, just as much as there’s a mental health aspect to it, there’s also the emotional aspect to it as well.”
When asked about shifting mindsets, Harry then explained the difference between mental health and mental fitness and how it needs to be understood.
He said, “Rather than looking at going, ‘Yeah, exactly that, every single day I’m trying to survive or, ‘Every single day I’m trying to cope,’ I think we need to completely change it…
“Mental fitness, as far as I understand it, is more a case of getting on the front foot. What can you do to be proactive, to prevent the situation from happening?”
This is one of the many interviews Harry has given on mental health, he also opened up about his own childhood trauma in his sit-down chat with Oprah Winfrey for the Apple Tv series ‘The Me You Can’t See.’
Experts also predict he will discuss the years following his mother’s death in his new upcoming ‘wholly truthful’ memoir. | https://www.goodto.com/royal-news/prince-harry-heartbreaking-princess-diana-grief-663450 | 2022-04-28T11:08:04Z | https://www.goodto.com/royal-news/prince-harry-heartbreaking-princess-diana-grief-663450 | false |
Mother of girl, 8, with uncombable hair syndrome who was nicknamed 'little scarecrow' says she is 'proud' of her 'lion's mane' but faces cruel comments from strangers who ask 'if she's put her finger in a socket'
- Holly Wright, eight, of North Yorkshire, has uncombable hair syndrome
- Only 100 people worldwide known to have diagnoses of rare genetic condition
- She isn't teased by schoolfriends but has faced cruel comments from adults
A mother whose daughter has uncombable hair syndrome has revealed she was affectionately called 'little scarecrow' as a toddler but has now embraced her wild 'lion's mane'.
Eight-year-old Holly Wright, of Northallerton, North Yorkshire, is one of only 100 people worldwide thought to have been diagnosed with the rare genetic condition causing dry, frizzy hair that cannot be combed flat.
Mother Emma Wilson, 41, a social worker, was concerned her daughter might be teased at school but said it is actually adults who make unkind comments about her unruly locks, asking if she has 'stuck her finger in a socket'.
Holly Wright, pictured, of North Yorkshire, is one of only 100 people worldwide thought to have been diagnosed with the rare genetic condition causing dry, frizzy hair that cannot be combed flat
Holly was nicknamed 'little scarecrow' as a baby due to her unruly locks, as seen in this photo
Mother Emma Wilson, 41, pictured with her daughter, was concerned her daughter might be teased at school but said it is actually adults who make unkind comments about her unruly locks, asking if she has 'stuck her finger in a socket'
Holly has always been proud of her fluffy hair.
'If anything, she is a bit sad that her wild hair is calming down as she gets older, which is a characteristic of the condition,' Emma said.
'She's very sociable and outgoing and very confident in herself and so she loves having different hair.'
Emma, who specialises in working with mental health, believes Holly's UHS was passed down on her side by her father, Peter, 68, whose hair was remarkably similar.
Having stumbled across the condition on a Facebook group, Emma and Holly were finally given answers on the One Show.
Emma explained: 'We didn't have a formal diagnosis until 2019 when we went on BBC1's The One Show.
When Holly met another girl with UHS on The One Show, after admiring her longer locks, she wanted to grow hers too. Holly with her brothers Daniel and Charlie
After seeing inspiration on another girl, Holly wanted to make even more of a feature of it and asked her mum to add pink streaks. Pictured: Holly as a toddler
Despite the difference in hair, other children have been accepting of Holly, who hasn't face bullying at school. Holly on Christmas Day 2021
'We were sent to see a trichologist, or hair specialist, in Manchester who did the testing and confirmed what I already knew about Holly's hair.
'The trichologist told us that, as Holly gets older, her hair will become more manageable and that's already the case, but what I didn't expect was that Holly would not want it to change.'
Rather than bullying her, the other children at school were fascinated by Holly's hair.
Emma, who also has five-year-old twins Daniel and Charlie, five, said: 'When she started school, there was no bullying.
'The other kids just wanted to stroke her hair which looks frizzy, but which is actually very soft and fluffy to touch.
Following the show they were sent to see a trichologist, a hair specialist, in Manchester who did the testing and confirmed what the syndrome. Emma, Holly and Peter in 2017
Typical signs of the condition, which usually shows up in children aged between three months and 12 years, include white/silvery coloured hair, which is dry and coarse and grows in kinks. Emma and Holly
UHS has also been linked to other medical conditions, none of which Holly has, with the only other difference between her and her twin brothers being that her fingernails seem to grow faster, according to her mum. Holly with her brothers Daniel and Charlie
Her mother will use argan oil on her hair to keep it moisturised. It never gets greasy, so washing it once a week is enough. Pictured: Holly as a toddler
When people make comments in front of her, her mother would always say, 'I think her hair is beautiful,' so she would not grow up feeling bad about herself. Emma and Holly in 2022
'In fact, it was never other kids but adults who made upsetting comments like, 'Did she put her hand in the socket?' when we were out.
'When people did make comments in front of her, I would always just say, 'I think her hair is beautiful,' so she would not grow up feeling bad about herself or how she looks.'
Emma continued: 'Holly has a really positive identity, and her hair hasn't damaged her confidence in any way. She is a very strong-willed and assertive little girl, and she likes the fact her hair is unique to her.'
Researchers now know that UHS is the result of a mutation in three genes that tell the body how to make the hair strands on your head.
Typical signs of the condition, which usually shows up in children aged between three months and 12 years, include white/silvery coloured hair, which is dry and coarse and grows in kinks.
UHS has also been linked to other medical conditions, none of which Holly has, with the only other difference between her and her twin brothers being that her fingernails seem to grow faster, according to her mother.
Holly when her uncombable hair first started growing. The football mad girl, who supports Leeds United and wants to be a post lady when she grows up, already has clear ideas on how she wants her hair to look
Emma washes Holly's hair once a week on a Monday night and after using a normal moisturising shampoo and conditioner. Holly's hair in 2021
While the parents of children with UHS are advised to use soft brushes and to avoid hairdryers, so they do not damage the hair, Emma usually lets Holly choose if she wants her mane to dry naturally or prefers to use a hairdryer
Other other children want to stroke her hair which looks frizzy, but which is actually very soft and fluffy to touch. Holly in 2022
Researchers now know that UHS is the result of a mutation in three genes that tell the body how to make the hair strands on your head. Carl and Holly in 2021
While the parents of children with UHS are advised to use soft brushes and to avoid hairdryers, so they do not damage the hair, Emma usually lets Holly choose if she wants her mane to dry naturally or prefers to use a hairdryer.
The football mad schoolgirl, who supports Leeds United and wants to be a post lady when she grows up, already has clear ideas on how she wants her hair to look.
Emma said: 'She knows what she likes and sometimes I'll plait it for her to sleep in, so it looks crimped the next day. But for school and especially PE, she just likes it up and off her face.
'We wash Holly's hair once a week on a Monday night and after using a normal moisturising shampoo and conditioner, I will use argan oil on her hair to keep it moisturised. It never gets greasy, so washing it once a week is enough.
'It's great that Holly is so proud of her hair and of how unique it is, and I think it actually suits her personality. It is like a beautiful lion's mane. So, being a Leo, I think of her as my little lioness.'
Holly knows what she likes and sometimes her mother will plait it for her to sleep in, so it looks crimped the next day. Holly with her brothers Daniel and Charlie
The family didn't have a formal diagnosis until 2019 when they went on BBC1's The One Show to show off Holly's locks. Emma, Holly and the twins in 2021 | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-10762345/A-girl-8-uncombable-hair-syndrome-multi-coloured-lions-mane.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ito=1490&ns_campaign=1490 | 2022-04-28T11:08:49Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-10762345/A-girl-8-uncombable-hair-syndrome-multi-coloured-lions-mane.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ito=1490&ns_campaign=1490 | false |
Child dies of suspected hepatitis in US amid mystery outbreak sweeping the world - as Wisconsin becomes SIXTH state to investigate peculiar illness
- Wisconsin health officials are investigating four cases of suspected hepatitis
- There have been at least 20 suspected cases being investigated in the US
- Dr Anthony Fauci says the cause of the ramping cases is 'still a mystery'
A child has died of suspected hepatitis in the US, with six states now investigating cases of the mystery illness sweeping the world.
Wisconsin's Department of Health Services announced four youngsters have been struck down with unusual liver damage. One died and another needed a transplant, officials said.
If the death is confirmed to be down to the unusual type of hepatitis, it would be the first confirmed in the US and second in the world.
Cases of the peculiar illness have already been spotted in Alabama, North Carolina and Delaware. Health chiefs in Illinois and New York are currently probing reports of similar occurrences.
In total, there have been at least 20 suspected cases in the US.
Dr Anthony Fauci, chief medical advisor to President Joe Biden, said the cause of the illness is 'still a mystery'.
Nearly 200 children have been sickened by the condition across the world in up to 14 countries. At least 18 have needed liver transplants.
Nearly 200 children have been sickened by the condition across the world in up to 14 countries since last October *cases in Canada, Japan and Wisconsin, Illinois and New York are still yet to be confirmed
Dr Anthony Fauci, chief medical advisor to President Joe Biden, said the cause of the illness is 'still a mystery'
Medics have been left puzzled by what is behind the spate of cases — with the usual hepatitis A, B, C, D and E viruses excluded from laboratory test results.
Health chiefs believe the illness may be triggered by an adenovirus, which usually causes common colds.
Dr Fauci told Bloomberg: 'It’s still a mystery. It seems to be associated with adenovirus, but it isn’t a slam dunk.'
Alabama was the first state to announce cases of the severe liver injury two weeks ago.
Nine children were hospitalised in the state between November and February.
Three had acute liver failure and all of the children tested came back positive for adenovirus.
Two required liver transplants but all of them survived.
North Carolina identified two cases last month, with both children recovering. Neither had adenovirus.
Delaware this week reported that a child younger than five was hospitalised by the same mysterious hepatitis. They are still undergoing treatment.
One child has now been confirmed dead in Wisconsin, with officials yesterday revealing they are investigating whether their liver injury was linked to the same cluster of cases.
The Wisconsin DHS said: 'Since being notified of this adenovirus-associated hepatitis cluster, DHS is now investigating at least four similar cases among children in Wisconsin.
'This includes two children who had severe outcomes, one liver transplant, and one fatality.'
Illinois officials said they had spotted three probable cases of severe hepatitis on Monday and one child required a liver transplant.
Dr Tina Tan, pediatric infectious disease physician at Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago, said the cases are most likely to be caused by a virus because they are appearing in clusters.
She told Bloomberg: 'What’s most unusual about all of this is that adenovirus does not usually cause severe hepatitis in kids with no underlying health conditions.'
And health officials in New York state yesterday revealed they are investigating a cases that appears to match descriptions of the mystery illness.
The condition — which was first spotted in Scotland at the end of March — has been detected 114 times in Britain.
Covid lockdowns may be behind the mysterious spate of hepatitis cases in children because they reduced social mixing and weakened their immunity, experts claim
Experts say lockdowns may have weakened the immunity of children and left them more susceptible to the virus, or it may be a mutated version.
Investigations are ongoing but officials have yet to rule out a new Covid variant being to blame.
Another theory is that children may have been battling the adenovirus at the same time as Covid.
UK health officials have ruled out the Covid vaccine as a possible cause, with none of the ill British children having been vaccinated because of their young age.
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Palm Desert, CA, 2022-Apr-28 — /EPR Network/ — With more than 30 years of experience, Garage Door Medics are the only Palm Desert-based surgeons that can offer comprehensive solutions to breathe new life into your garage doors.
Whether it’s residential garage door repairs, installations, service, and maintenance, Garage Door Medics has remained resolute in its honest, trustworthy, and transparent approach to the garage door industry.
Now the highest-rated and reviewed garage door company in the United States, it maintains its leadership credentials by employing only professional and passionate people who are dedicated to seeing a job well done, first time, every time.
Their qualified technicians arrive at a client’s home in well-marked and stocked vehicles to complete the job in a fuss- and hassle-free way.
With more than 15,000 doors serviced annually, the licensed, bonded, and insured Garage Door Medics will always look to avoid replacement whenever possible and only recommend what you need. Once inspections are complete, they will offer a wide variety of styles and materials for options to complete a repair.
Their Medics are also garage door installation experts by offering to enhance a current door’s appearance by replacing select panels or helping clients choose a new door to match their property.
“No matter what course of action you take, you can count on us to bring the “wow” factor back to your property,” assured company owner Candace Covington. “Our team and culture align with being a people company first that fixes garage doors.
“We only hire team members that truly care about helping others. From community involvement to how we treat customers, we ensure we only hire the best. Simply put, we work with people that love people.”
Garage Door Medics is also environmentally friendly as they recycle all of their materials whenever possible. Scrap metal is recycled and used for welding purposes with their sister company Morena Welding. They haul away old one-piece doors in Palm Beach to Baja California to be used for building purposes.
Among their more than 5,000 five-star reviews, client Jodi Tanner commented: “I have been working with Garage Door Medics for years and have had stellar experiences!”
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To book your Palm Desert’s Garage Door Medics’ experience or to obtain further information about their services:
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Website: https://gdmedics.com/
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- Reporting of legal documents concluded by DIGI Communications N.V. in January 2020 or in other period but effective in January 2020, in accordance with article 82 of Law no. 24/2017 and FSA Regulation no. 5/2018
- Digi Communications NV announces Investor Call on the Preliminary Financial Results for the year ended 31 December 2019
- Consolidation Looms for Fast-Growing Customer Data Platform Industry: CDP Institute Report
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol, 3–7 Feb 2020
- Digi Communications N.V. hereby reports successful closing of the offering of senior secured notes by RCS & RDS S.A., its Romanian subsidiary
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol, 27 – 31 Jan 2020
- Digi Communications N.V.: Independent Limited Assurance Report issued by the external auditor on 30 Jan 2020 regarding the information included in the current reports under Law 24/2017 (Article 82) and FSA Regulation no. 5/2018
- Digi Communications N.V.: Rectification of the report published on 15 Jan 2020, regarding legal documents concluded by DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. in other periods but effective in Dec 2019, in accordance with article 82 of Law no. 24/2017 and FSA Regulation no. 5/2018
- Digi Communications N.V. reports the upsize and successful pricing of the offering of senior secured notes by RCS & RDS S.A., its Romanian subsidiary
- RCH To Present New Smart ECR, Robust and Vintage POS Systems at EuroShop 2020
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol, 20 – 24 Jan 2020
- Digi Communications N.V.: (i) launch of an offering by RCS & RDS S.A. of senior secured notes; (ii) issuance of a notice of conditional full redemption of all outstanding €550.0m 5.0% senior secured notes due 2023 issued by the Company and (iii) restatement by the Company of its unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements for the 9-month period ended 30 Sep 2019
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol, 13 – 17 Jan 2020
- Reporting of legal documents concluded by DIGI Communications N.V. in December 2019 or in other period but effective in December 2019, in accordance with article 82 of Law no. 24/2017 and FSA Regulation no. 5/2018
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol, 6 – 10 Jan 2020
- SuitePad Announced as the Best Guest Room Tablet in the 2020 HotelTechAwards
- Wildlife Safari Vacations in Kenya Travel with Cruzeiro Safaris Kenya
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol, 30 Dec 2019 – 3 Jan 2020
- Axiom Prepaid Holdings Caps Off Banner Year with a Prestigious Accolade for Its CEO
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol between 23 and 27 December 2019
- Digi Communications N.V. Announces the publishing of the Financial Calendar for 2020
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol 16-20 Dec 2019
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol, 9-13 Dec 2019
- Reporting of legal documents concluded by DIGI Communications N.V. in November 2019 or in other period but effective in November 2019, in accordance with article 82 of Law no. 24/2017 and FSA Regulation no. 5/2018
- American Hemp Processing To Roll Out Mobile Extraction Units
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol, 2-6 Dec 2019
- Menschenrechtsverletzungen durch Zwangskonvertierungen – Ein internationales Problem
- XPAND has launched “XPAND Code Generator”, a website that automatically issues XPAND Code that can be read from 200 meters/700 feet
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol, 25-29 Nov 2019
- RCS & RDS S.A., Digi Communications N.V.’s subsidiary in Romania, entered into agreements to operate the telecommunications networks of the Romanian companies Digital Cable Systems S.A., AKTA Telecom S.A. and ATTP Telecommunications S.R.L
- Crafting qualifications to accelerate adoption of Additive Manufacturing
- 100,000 Graduation Ceremony of Shincheonji Theology Center Held over 112 countries
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol, 18 – 22 Nov 2019
- PDA GMP for APIs Education Webinar Now an "ICH Recognised Training Programme"
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol, 11 – 15 Nov 2019
- Reporting of legal documents concluded by DIGI Communications N.V. in October 2019 or in other period but effective in October 2019, in accordance with article 82 of Law no. 24/2017 and FSA Regulation no. 5/2018
- Digi Communications NV announces the release of the Q3 2019 Financial Results
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol, 4 – 8 Nov 2019
- Digi Communications NV announces Investor Call on the Financial Results for Q3 2019
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol, 28 Oct – 1 Nov 2019
- Medis to Launch an Innovative 4D Flow Module for Clinical Practice
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol, 21-25 Oct 2019
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol, 14-18 Oct 2019
- Reporting of legal documents concluded by DIGI Communications N.V. in September 2019 or in other period but effective in September 2019, in accordance with article 82 of Law no. 24/2017 and FSA Regulation no. 5/2018
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol, 7-11 Oct 2019
- RCH to Launch WALLE 8T POS for Real-time Access to Data in the Cloud
- ASI Drives Launches Mark 600, Poised to Replace Internal Combustion Engines
- Now The Cash For Gold Is Reliable Old Gold Jewelry Buyers
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol, 30 Sep – 4 Oct 2019
- Il noto Brand di Prodotti Promozionali Personalizzati National Pen lancia il Nuovo Sito Italiano
- Un nouveau look pour Universal Pen relançant son site Web de produits de marque promotionnels
- First non-melanoma skin cancer patients treated with the Rhenium-SCT® in Germany
- Finalyse welcomes Dublin as a new entity to the Group
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol between 23-27 September 2019
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol, 16-20 Sep 2019
- VIAJES: LOS 5 DESTINOS MÁS BARATOS PARA ESCAPADAS URBANAS
- TRAVEL NEWS: Malaga tops the list of best value city break destinations in Spain
- Dr. Kurt Lauk, prominent business leader, former chairman of Economic Council in Germany (Wirtschaftsrat), former advisor to Angela Merkel, joins Tachyum
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol, 9-13 Sep 2019
- DIGI Communications N.V.: Decision regarding the participation to the auction procedure related to wireless broadband services supporting the introduction of 5G in Hungary
- Reporting of legal documents concluded by DIGI Communications N.V. in August 2019 or in other period but effective in August 2019, in accordance with article 82 of Law no. 24/2017 and FSA Regulation no. 5/2018
- Fight To Fame Expands Its Search for the Next Action Film Star to Europe
- Digi Communications N.V. Announces the availability of Investor’s presentation on the company’s website
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol, 19 – 23 August 2019
- All occasion personalised pens produced by specialist company Camaloon
- Nicht nur für Messen: Werbemittel Kugelschreiber
- Stylos personnalisés : Camaloon pense à tout
- Camaloon: una Penna da personalizzare per ogni occasione
- Experterna på tryck erbjuder profilerande bläckpennor för varje tillfälle
- Gepersonaliseerde pennen kiezen voor al uw behoeften
- MÁS DE 20 MILLONES DE PRODUCTOS DE PAPELERÍA SON COMPRADOS CADA DÍA
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol, 12 -16 August 2019
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol, 12 -16 August 2019
- XPAND K.K. will exhibit at the IFA 2019 as a Japanese cutting-edge IT company
- Reporting of legal documents concluded by DIGI Communications N.V. in July 2019 or in other period but effective in July 2019, in accordance with article 82 of Law no. 24/2017 and FSA Regulation no. 5/2018
- Digi Communications N.V. Announces the availability of H1 2019 Financial Report (for the six month period ended 30 June 2019)
- PDA Announces Six Regulatory Authorities Speaking at Biomanufacturing in Munich
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol between 5 and 9 August 2019
- Digi Communications NV Announces Investor Call on the Financial Results for the Half-year ended 30 June 2019
- Customer Data Platform Industry Grew 71% in One Year; Will Reach $1 Billion Revenue in 2019
- Central European Online Travel Agency Group Szallas.hu PLC. further strengthens its international presence
- With The Lure Of High Threadcount Sheets After A Day Trekking, Luxury Travel Blogger THE BOUTIQUE ADVENTURER Champions Chic Solo Explorations
- Digi Communications N.V. announces Syndicated facility agreement concluded between the Digi Group and a syndicate of banks
- LA SCULPTURE DE CEDRIC KOUKJIAN, « LIAISON », SERA EXPOSÉ EN PUBLIC PAR LA COMMISSION CULTURELLE DE COLOGNY, EN SUISSE
- CEDRIC KOUKJIAN’S SCULPTURE, “LIAISON” TO BE EXHIBITED IN PUBLIC BY CULTURAL COMMISSION OF COLOGNY IN SWITZERLAND
- Digi Communications N.V.: Independent Limited Assurance Report issued by the external auditor regarding the information included in the current reports under Law 24/2017 (Article 82) and FSA Regulation no. 5/2018
- Il 18° tour del lago Qinghai si conclude con la celebrazione della "maggiore età"
- La 18ª Vuelta al Lago Qinghai concluye con la celebración de su “mayoría de edad”
- 18e ‘Tour of Qinghai Lake’ wordt afgesloten met een ‘coming-of-age’-viering
- Digi Communications N.V.: Rectification of reports published on 15 Feb, 15 Mar, 15 Apr, 15 May and 14 Jun 2019 regarding legal documents in accordance with article 82 of Law no. 24/2017 and FSA Regulation no. 5/2018 published
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol between 22 and 26 July 2019
- GEANGO at ENSO ANGO - Summer Culture Retreat in Kyoto 2019
- DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol (15-19 July 2019)
- Nanto Cleantech Inc victorious in BYK-Altana patent opposition lawsuit
- Mono Solutions Joins Bauer Media Group to Strengthen SME Marketing Services Across the Globe
- UK Investors File Lawsuit in the Canaries Against Blue Explorers for Misleading Shareholders
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol, 8 – 12 July 2019
- Digi Communications N.V. announces Share transaction made by an executive director of the Company with class B shares on 11 July 2019
- OFERTA de casas vacacionales de lujo para menos de €25 por persona por noche este verano
- Noticias de Turismo: este verano sacarás más partido de tu presupuesto vacacional encontrando precios más competitivos
- TRAVEL NEWS: Your holiday spending money stretches even further this summer in Spain
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol between 1 – 5 July 2019, under the class B shares buy-back program approved by the GSM from 30 April 2019 and the duration of this program
- Global Software Innovator, AnyDesk, Announces Record 100 Million Downloads
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol between 24 and 28 June 2019
- Digi Communications N.V. announces the launch by RCS & RDS S.A., its subsidiary in Romania, of the Digi Mobil 5G Smart service
- Tauschen Sie Ihren Dripper aus und verändern Sie den Geschmack Ihres Kaffees! HARIO veröffentlicht den Double Mesh Metal Dripper.
- Change your dripper and change the flavor of your coffee! HARIO launches the Double Mesh Metal Dripper
- Matvil Corp. противостоит беспределу судебных властей Молдовы
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol, 17 – 21 June 2019
- Matvil Corp. Fights the Illegal Actions of the Legal System of Moldova
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol between 10 and 14 June 2019
- Digi Communications N.V.: Reporting of legal documents concluded by the company in May 2019 in accordance with article 82 of Law no. 24/2017 and FSA Regulation no. 5/2018 published
- DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions occurred under DIGI symbol between 3 – 7 June 2019
- PDA Explores the Transformation of Healthcare at 4th Annual European Meeting
- ASI President John Cross Named AGMA Chairman
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol, 27 – 31 May 2019
- Breakthrough on laser powder bed fusion technology brings effective production of larger componentscloser to mainstream
- PDA Announces All-Star Speaker Lineup for Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products Conference
- Digi Communications N.V.: Exercise of stock options by the Executive Directors of the Company
- Digi Communications N.V. announces DIGI Kft., the Hungarian subsidiary of the Company, launches mobile telephony services in Hungary
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol between 21 and 24 May 2019
- ZYXEL READY WITH 5G SAMPLES IN AUGUST 2019
- Digi Communications N.V. announces the initiation of the share buy-back program as authorized by the Company’s GSM on 30 April 2019
- Digi Communications N.V Q1 2019 Financial Report and the report regarding legal documents for April 2019, in accordance with article 82 of Law no. 24/2017 and FSA Regulation no. 5/2018 released
- Digi Communications N.V. announces the new date of the Conference Call for the presentation of the Q1 2019 Financial Report. Update to the Company’s 2019 Financial Calendar.
- Rhenium-SCT® (SCT= Skin Cancer Therapy) now being offered in Hanau, Germany
- Project consortium aims at driving the adoption of selective laser melting (SLM) for large scale metal parts printing
- Digi Communications N.V. announces the availability of the instructions on the 2018 share dividend payment
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol between 29 April 2019 – 1 May 2019, under the class B shares buy-back program
- Biodiversity Report Is Urgent Call to Action Beyond Fixes; Geneva Global Initiative Calls on World Community to Focus on Concrete Actions
- Digi Communications N.V.’s general Shareholders’ meeting resolutions from 30 Apr 2019 approving, amongst others, the 2018 Annual Accounts and the availability of the adopted Annual Financial Report for the year ended Dec 31, 2018
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions occurred under DIGI symbol, 22 – 26 April 2019
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol between 15 April 2019 – 19 April 2019s
- XPAND Code was successfully scanned from 200 meters/700 feet at Olympics stadium
- Wasser eingießen, Warten und Einschalten
- Digi Communications N.V.: Reporting of legal documents concluded by the company in March 2019 in accordance with article 82 of Law no. 24/2017 and FSA Regulation no. 5/2018 published
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol between 8 and 12 April 2019
- Snowman releases new EP
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol, 1 – 5 April 2019
- Streamlining adoption of high-speed and high-resolution surface texturing delivered with the Prometheus project
- Customer Data Platform Institute Launches RealCDP to Reduce CDP Confusion
- ASI Technologies Focuses on the future as ASI Drives, and New AGV Pallet Robot, FRED2500
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol between 25 March 2019 – 29 March 2019
- Towards a Europe of Stakeholder Nations
- Associazione Veneta Lotta alla Talassemia (AVLT) and the UK Thalassaemia Society (UKTS) Clarification on European Regulatory Status of LENTIGLOBIN™
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol between 19 March 2019 – 22 March 2019
- A new flagship project on Additive Manufacturing skills aims to maintain Europe leading position in industrial competitiveness
- Consultancy Partnership Revolutionizes Agile Project Management
- Jeroen Schouten Named Regional Manager, Europe of AeroGo, Inc.
- Digi Communications N.V. Convocation of the Company’s general shareholders meeting for 30 April 2019 for the approval of, among others, the 2018 Annual Report and of the 2018 Financial Statements
- España arrasa con la competencia y es nombrado como el país ideal para estudiar en el extranjero
- Xverify targets European Email Verification market with local data processing, Dublin office
- Digi Communications N.V. announces the resignation by Mr. Sambor Ryszka from his position as non-executive director of the Company
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol between 11 and 15 March 2019
- Digi Communications N.V.: Reporting of legal documents concluded by the company in February 2019 in accordance with article 82 of Law no. 24/2017 and FSA Regulation no. 5/2018 published
- New Services Larry Hurt income Tax Services
- Admission of Digi Communications N.V. €200,000,000 5.0% additional senior secured notes due 2023 to the listing on the Official List and trading on Irish Stock Exchange’s Main Securities Market
- Digi Communications N.V. announces the appointment of Dan Ioniță as a non-executive director of RCS & RDS S.A., the Romanian subsidiary of the Company
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol between 4 and 8 March 2019
- Digi Communications N.V. announces share transaction made by an executive director of the Company with class B shares on 4 march 2019
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol between 25 February – 1 March 2019
- Digi Communications N.V. announces share transaction made by an executive director of the Company with class B shares on 1 march 2019
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol between 18 and 22 February 2019
- Digi Communications N.V.: finalization and registration by the Company of the conversion of 1,200,000 A shares into an equal number of class B shares
- Digi Communications N.V.: Exercise of stock options by a PDMR in accordance with the stock option plan for the Group’s Romanian employees
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol between 11 and 15 February 2019
- Dearly Beloved, The Latest Single By Alternative Urbane Artist Expands Up-And-Coming ADN Lewis's Global Fan Base
- Report of legal documents concluded by DIGI Communications N.V. in January 2019 or in other period but effective in January 2019
- Digi Communications N.V. announces Availability of Preliminary Financial Report for the year ended December 31, 2018 for Digi Communications N.V. Group
- Mono Solutions launches a new interface to drive the ultimate do-it-with-me (DIWM) experience
- Digi Communications NV Announces Investor Call on the Preliminary Financial Results for the year ended 31 December 2018
- Digi Communications NV: New date of the Conference Call for the 2018 Preliminary financial results; Update to the 2019 Company’s Financial Calendar
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol between 4 and 8 February 2019
- R.W. Chelsea Holdings Ltd Starts To Hold Fixed Income Investor Meetings In Vienna, Zurich, Geneva and London
- Digi Communications N.V. successfully increased and priced its Offering at €200,000,000 5.0% additional senior secured notes due 2023
- Digi Communications N.V. to offer additional €125,000,000 5.0% senior secured notes due 2023; new notes will be consolidated and treated as its existing €350,000,000; adjustment on interim unaudited consolidated financial statements for the nine-month period ending September 30, 2018
- World's largest superhero statue to be built in Central Europe
- The resignation of Mr. Bendei Ioan – VP and executive director of RCS&RDS S.A., DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V.’s subsidiary in Romania
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol between 28 January 2019 – 1 February 2019
- RCH Group to Showcase Integrated Selling Solutions at EuroCIS
- Mono and bfound partner to expand digital offerings for small businesses in the Middle East
- Digi Communications N.V. publishes the Independent Limited Assurance Report in accordance with Law 24/2017 (Article 82) and FSA Regulation no. 5/2018
- ERRATA of the reports dated 15 Jan 2019 and 15 Oct 2018 regarding the legal acts concluded by DIGI Communications N.V. in Dec 2018 and Sep 2018
- REVEALED: Experts reveal the best dates to book your summer holiday in Spain
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol, 21 – 25 January 2019
- Céline Dion visite son premier concept store de vêtements CELINUNUNU à Paris
- Anytime, anywhere tailored learning opportunities for welding professionals and apprentices alike
- i5invest открива офис в България
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol, 14 - 18 January 2019
- Mono helps Fonecta strengthen their digital presence offering for SMBs
- The Bucharest Tribunal’s decision regarding the investigation conducted by the Romanian National Anti-corruption Directorate with respect to RCS & RDS S.A., Integrasoft S.R.L. and certain of their directors
- Digi Communications N.V.: Exercise of stock options by a PDMR in accordance with the stock option plan approved by the Company for the Romanian employees of the Group in 2017
- Report of legal acts concluded by DIGI Communications N.V. in accordance with Romanian Law no. 24/2017 and FSA Regulation no. 5/2018 for December 2018
- Digi Communications N.V.: resolution of the Board of Directors to convert class 1,200,000 A shares into an equal number of class B shares for the purpose of the ongoing employees and directors stock option plans
- CELINUNUNU OUVRE SON PREMIER POP-UP À PARIS
- DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol between 07 – 11 January 2019
- Digi Communications NV: Announcement of the Conference Call for the 2018 Preliminary financial results. Update to the 2019 Company’s Financial Calendar
- A new Government Emergency Ordinance imposing additional corporate taxes with impact on the telecommunications sector in Romania
- DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol between 31 December 2018-04 January 2019
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol, 24-28 Dec 2018
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol, 17-21 Dec 2018
- US Customer Data Platform authority David Raab to Host First CDP Workshop in Belgium
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol between 10-14 Dec 2018
- US-amerikanischer Customer-Data-Platform-Experte David M. Raab leitet ersten gemeinsamen CDP-Workshop mit b.telligent in München
- Arriva Designflows, la prima competizione di mobile design in Italia
- BWW 2018 – Best Wine Critics of World have been selected – Jancis Robinson MW is the Winner!
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol between 3-7 December 2018
- Farming by Satellite Prize is won by Teagasc from Ireland
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol between 26-30 Nov 2018
- Notification shares buy-back: Digi Communications N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol between 19-23 November 2018
- First Non-Melanocytic Skin Cancer Patients treated with Rhenium-SCT® in South Africa
- Notification shares buy-back: Digi Communications N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol between 12-16 November 2018
- Base Element and Cognigy Announce Strategic Partnership
- Digi Communications N.V. announces the Hungarian Competition Council’s decision to formally withdraw and reassess the Invitel merger decision on certain limited aspects
- Amerikaanse Customer Data Platform authoriteit David M. Raab leidt eerste CDP Workshop in Nederland
- Digi Communications NV announces the release of the Q3 2018 Financial Results
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol, 5-9 November 2018
- Cobots and RPA Gain Centerstage in Automotive Robotics Space; Labor Issues Prevail as a Key Challenge
- Digi Communications NV announces Investor Call on the Financial Results for Q3 2018
- Food Waste Recycling Machine Sales to Reach 10,890 units in 2018 on the Back of Growing Investments in Sustainable Solutions
- SMEs Accounted for Nearly 60% Share of SAP Cloud Platform Services Market in 2017, Finds New Fact.MR Study
- China’s Dominance of Pneumatic Rollers Production and Demand Continues, Finds Fact.MR Study
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol between 29 October-2 November 2018
- ILC Dover to Open New Production Facility in Blarney, Ireland for Added Capabilities, Capacity and Jobs
- OEMs Hold 90% Share of Automotive Switches Sales Channel, Finds Fact.MR
- US$ 3 Billion RF Power Amplifiers Market Driven by Growing Cellular Applications, Finds Fact.MR Study
- Kidney Stone Management Device Sales to Surpass 340,000 Units in 2018 with Lithotripsy Devices Leading the Rally, Finds Fact.MR
- Fact.MR Study Finds Contractor Preference Shifting from Skid Steers to Compact Track Loaders in Lucrative Markets
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol, 22-26 October 2018
- DB CyberTech Launches into the European Market
- Hungarian coding bootcamp opens in Prague in order to train career changers looking to enter the IT industry
- Gasoline Vehicles Accounted for 8 in 10 Automotive Fuel Injector Sales in 2018, finds Fact.MR Study
- Fact.MR Study Finds Global Demand for Crawler Cranes to Reach 3,648 Units in 2018, Greater China Leads with 30% Share
- Surplus Supply Reflects Growing Avidity in the Europe Cocoa Market – Fact.MR Study
- Fact.MR Study Shows Declining Demand for Tilapia in US Offset by Encouraging Gains in Domestic Markets
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol, 15-19 October 2018
- Europe Home Diagnostics Market Driven by Burgeoning Glucose Monitoring Device Sales, Consumer Demand for Non-Invasive Kits Largely Unmet – Fact.MR Study
- Europe Bicycle Parking Racks Market Driven by Consumer Focus on Sustainability and Carbon Consciousness
- Halloumi Cheese Popularity Soars in Europe as UK Maintains its Lead as the Largest Market – Fact.MR Study
- Vehicle Interior Air Quality (VIAQ) Takes Centerstage in US$ 6.5 Million Europe Automotive Headliners Market
- Report of legal acts concluded by DIGI Communications N.V. in accordance with Romanian Law no. 24/2017 and FSA Regulation no. 5/2018 for September 2018
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol between 8-12 Oct 2018
- Europe Emulsifier and Co-Emulsifier Market Witnessing a Shift Towards Bio-based Variants – Fact.MR Study
- Fact.MR Study on IBM Watson Services Market Lists Business Agility and Customer Service Transformation as Key Motivations to Adoption
- Europe Non-Dairy Toppings Market Riding on the Coattails of Growing Vegan Revolution, Finds a New Fact.MR Study
- Blockchain Cyber-security Firm Privus Raises $635k in Late Stage Seed Funding
- Smart Scale Co. Unveils World's First IoT Smart Scale Container, Stashaweigh™, at New West Summit
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Somnath Hore’s artwork to go under the hammer
Celebrating artist Somnath Hore’s centenary, Prinseps is auctioning a repertoire of his works
Decorative is not a term an art connoisseur would use to describe sculptor and printmaker Somnath Hore’s work. A prominent Indian socio-political artist in the post-Independence years, Hore’s art was a reaction to historical crises, events and natural disasters.
Born in Chittagong in 1921, the artist was deeply affected by what he witnessed during the Bengal famine in 1943, the Tebhaga peasant uprising in 1946-47, the Second World War and the bombings in Hiroshima and Nagasaki. He documented human suffering without romanticising it and his work, a century later, serves as a window to that era.
In February 2022, his bronze sculpture titled Wild Boar was sold for ₹1.6 crore at the Pundoles auction. There has been a growing interest in Hore’s art since. Now, Mumbai-based auction house Prinseps is auctioning a collection to mark his centenary year.
Prinseps has been auctioning rare art, film collectibles and books since its inception in 2017. Previous auctions included artworks of Rathindranath Tagore, Bhanu Athaiya and Atul Bose, as well as collectibles from Wadia Movietone, the production company that backed some of India’s earliest films in the 1930s and ‘40s.
The artist travelled extensively in Bengal during the famine and the Tebhaga movement, returning with sketches and images that served as source material for paintings, sculptures, etchings, woodcut, lino cut and pulp print series in his later years. As Brijeshwari Kumari Gohil, vice president and curator at Prinseps, points out, “Somnath Hore’s works are considered to be the most expressive representation of the essence of wounded humanity.”
A double-sided work titled Hiroshima portrays an anguished human form on one side and on the other, shows a physical depiction of a wound as a deep gash.
Prinseps estimates ₹50,000 to ₹5lakh for several artworks in the 82-lot auction.
“Several artworks in this online auction,” says Gohil, “are previously unseen watercolours and prints. These have been collated over decades.”
Notable in this collection is a double-sided painting Seated Man, dated 1969; on the reverse is an abstract attributed to Benode Behari Mukherjee, recognised among the pioneers of Indian modern art. When Mukherjee lost his eyesight in 1969, Hore helped him continue his artistic journey.
Another striking watercolour portrait of a woman, dated 1992, spells personal despair. The woman in a seated position with her face buried in her arms, is painted in white, while bright hues envelop her.
The auction also includes lithographs and untitled temple series sketches that were inspired by the paintings and architecture of Ajanta Caves that enamoured Hore in his college days.
“We were amazed to see many of his artworks in impeccable condition,” says Gohil, adding “These pieces depict Hore’s artistic process and his emotional connect with the subject.”
Live bidding for this online auction commences on April 29, 10am and ends on April 30, 6pm.
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Lifelong cowboy gets final wish of seeing horse one last time
He’s ridden and owned horses his entire life, until he was forced to sell his last one two years ago when he forgot how to saddle up.
ROCK HILL, S.C. (WBTV) - It’s been a while since Steve Roop really looked like himself.
The 66-year-old Rock Hill man has Lewy Body Dementia, a ruthless and fast-moving disease that attacks the body and mind.
But Friday afternoon, glimpses of Steve started shining through as he squeezed his feet into his beloved stitched leather cowboy boots.
“You feel overwhelmed?” his caretaker Harriet Hicks asked as she proceeded to place a wide brimmed hat on Steve’s head. “It’s okay to cry.”
Just like that the lifelong cowboy almost looked like his former self.
“I can’t lie; it’s been very difficult, but we make it through it,” Steve’s wife Dana said.
Steve was diagnosed in December and by January hospice was called in to help Dana care for her declining spouse. She’s quickly watched pieces of her husband of 29 years fade away.
“He’s never complained. Not one time he’s complained,” Dana said.
Steve’s love for Dana, however, is still very much alive.
“There’s nothing to say about her because I can’t,” he says through tears. “I can’t find the words for her. She’s the most kind and giving woman that you could ask for.”
Dana is always by Steve’s side, but she’s grateful for the much-needed help the hospice team at Providence Care in Rock Hill provides.
Caretakers and nurses like Harriet quickly became family, and family knows how much Steve loves horses.
He’s ridden and owned horses his entire life until he was forced to sell his last one two years ago when he forgot how to saddle up.
So, Harriet decided he needed to be face-to-face with one, one last time. It wasn’t on the sprawling farm Steve and Dana once owned in Virginia. Instead, it was on the front yard of their suburban home, surrounded by the people who love them.
Harriet pushed Steve’s wheelchair out of the garage as a beautiful paint pony was led up his driveway. His eyes filled with tears as he stroked his soft muzzle, the first time he’d done so in two years.
“It’s just such a blessing to be able to touch other people’s lives, especially when they’re at their end of life,” Harriet said.
This type of goodbye isn’t a first for the team at Providence Care. They’ve done this for years, throwing a “best day” for many of their clients nearing the end.
“Just that we’ve made an impact and that’s what it’s all about,” volunteer coordinator Tracy Anderson said.
Dana cherished this day as she does every one she has left with Steve.
“You don’t take things for granted anymore. You’re grateful for the birds singing and the sunshine and I look forward to spending the day with my husband,” she said.
But this day was extra special.
“I don’t know how many days I’ve got left here. It may be a lifetime, who knows,” Steve laughed.
And even if it isn’t, a cowboy was able to hold onto the lead rope once again, before it’s his time to saddle up and ride away.
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Early signs of recovery for 2Ws, wholesales to grow by 17.5% in April
In April 2022, the wholesale volumes are expected to grow on a year-on-year basis by 17.5% for two wheelers, 11.5% for PVs, 18% for three wheelers, 136% for CVs on a low base (COVID-led disruption), while tractors volumes are estimated to decline by ~2%.
New Delhi: The domestic two-wheeler sales which hit a decade low in the fiscal ended March 31, 2022, is expected to see a recovery in the first month of the current fiscal, owing to the marriage season and improved cash flows in the hands of rural consumers from the harvesting of the Rabi crop, according to the latest report by Motilal Oswal Financial Services, based on its interaction with the automobile dealer partners.
In April 2022, the wholesale volumes are expected to grow on a year-on-year basis by 17.5% for two wheelers, 11.5% for PVs, 18% for three wheelers, 136% for CVs on a low base (COVID-led disruption), while tractors volumes are estimated to decline by ~2%.
According to the report, PV dealers remain upbeat on the back of a strong demand, but supply chain issues are impacting supplies from OEMs. Demand for M&HCVs continues to benefit from the rise in Infrastructure activity andbetter capacity utilization, though there has been some impact of higher fuel prices.
Going forward, the research firm said, while the easing semiconductor supplies boost PV retails, demand momentum in CVs is sustaining. The 2W segment is showing early signs of a recovery. We prefer 4Ws over 2Ws on the back of strong demand and as it offers a stable competitive environment. We expect the momentum in the CV cycle to continue.
“We prefer companies with higher visibility in terms of a demand recovery, a strong competitive positioning, margin drivers, and balance sheet strength. Maruti Suzuki and Ashok Leyland are our top OEM picks. We like Tata Motors as a player on the global PV cycle,” it said.
Two-wheelers
The report shared that the demand improved in April 2022 amid the festive (Navratri) and ongoing marriage season (which started around April 20, 2022). Improvement in cash flows in the rural economy due to the harvesting of the Rabi crop is supporting the demand revival. ICE Scooters are benefitting from fire incidents in e-2Ws.
“Inventory in the system has normalized to 30-45 days as compared to an average of 40-60 days in the last few months. Improvement in Royal Enfield’s supply chain is helping to improve its sales. Classic 350 and Meteor still have a waiting period due to an improvement in demand. We expect wholesales for Bajaj Auto to decline by ~11% YoY, but grow by ~37% for TVS Motor, ~30% for Hero MotoCorp and ~32% for Royal Enfield,” the report added.
Passenger Vehicles
Supplies from the OEMs were again impacted by the supply-chain in Apr’22 after recovering in H2 FY22. CNG continues to remain the preferred fuel and launches are further sweetening the value proposition. Maruti Suzuki’s XL6 launched on April 21, 2022 has seen good inquiries and decent bookings. For MSIL, CNG constitutes 40% and 60% of the order book in urban and semi-urban regions.
“Inventory in the system is 15-20 days. Volumes are expected to remain flat for Maruti Suzuki (domestic volumes to decline by ~8% to 1,30,682 units), but grow by ~40% for Mahindra & Mahindra (UVs including Pickups) and by ~62% for Tata Motors’ PV business.”
Commercial vehicles
Demand for Cargo segment operators without long-term contracts has been impacted by high diesel prices, whereas demand from those with long-term contracts and from the Infrastructure segment remains buoyant. Financing is not a constraint, but underwriting continues to be stringent. LTV continues to remain range bound at 80-90% for large operators and lower for small operators. Ashok Leyland dealers have seen strong traction for its recently-launched CNG portfolio in the ICV segment.
“Inventory in the channel is at an optimal level of 20-30 days. We expect Ashok Leyland’s CV wholesales to grow by 102% YoY (155% and 45% YoY growth in M&HCVs and LCVs respectively). Tata Motors CVs are likely to grow by 145% YoY (140% and150% YoY growth for M&HCVs and LCVs respectively) and VECV by 190% YoY,” it said.
Three- wheelers
The report noted that with the fear of COVID-19 pandemic waning off, consumers are returning to shared mobility, leading to 3W sales. Financing remains a concern due to the stressed income of drivers, leading to NPAs. Many unorganized players have entered the e-rickshaw space and are taking away market share from incumbents.
“We expect domestic 3W volumes to grow by 12% for Bajaj Auto, 25% for TVS Motor, and 90% for Mahindra & Mahindra. Exports are likely to grow by 16% YoY for TVS, but decline by 25% for Bajaj Auto (due to ban on 3Ws in Egypt).”
Tractors
Demand for tractors continues to remain muted, with some recovery expected after the Rabi crop harvest. Agricultural demand is subdued currently (seasonal) and commercial demand is flat. Inventory in the system is 25-30 days.
Tractor volumes are expected to decline by ~2.5% YoY for Mahindra & Mahindra, but stay flat for Escorts. Also Read:
According to ETAuto Research, India has an installed automobile capacity of about 35.5 million units while only 22.9 million automobiles were produced in FY22. Only about 3.6 million passenger vehicles were produced against the installed capacity for over 7 million units.
The buses will benefit from the central government subsidy offered under the remodeled FAME II scheme administered by the Ministry of Heavy Industries. “With the very low discovered prices under the Grand Challenge, a savings of approximately Rs 361 crore of national subsidy can be realised, which in turn may be utilised for additional buses,” it said.
The deal is likely to be announced by the end of May or early June, people aware of the matter said, asking not to be named. They also did not reveal any likely financial terms or how the Motherson Group will fund the deal. | https://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/early-signs-of-recovery-for-2ws-wholesales-to-grow-by-17-5-in-april/91147972 | 2022-04-28T11:20:09Z | https://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/early-signs-of-recovery-for-2ws-wholesales-to-grow-by-17-5-in-april/91147972 | false |
CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) _ MarineMax Inc. (HZO) on Thursday reported fiscal second-quarter profit of $53.5 million.
The Clearwater, Florida-based company said it had profit of $2.37 per share.
The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.70 per share.
The recreational boat dealer posted revenue of $610.1 million in the period, which also topped Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $537.3 million.
MarineMax expects full-year earnings to be $7.90 to $8.30 per share.
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INDIANAPOLIS — One person is dead and another is in critical condition after they were shot during a possible online purchase transaction early Thursday morning on the west side of Indianapolis, according to police.
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers were called around 2:15 a.m. to the 2900 block of West Kessler Boulevard North Drive on the report of a person shot.
When they arrived, officers found two men who were shot, IMPD Major Kerry Buckner said. One man had died and the other was taken to the hospital in critical condition.
Buckner said it appears the shooting could have been connected to an online merchandise exchange but detectives are still investigating.
Anyone with information should call Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317-262-TIPS (8477).
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Climate change will result in thousands of new viruses spread among animal species by 2070 — and that's likely to increase the risk of emerging infectious diseases jumping from animals to humans, according to a new study.
This is especially true for Africa and Asia, continents that have been hotspots for deadly disease spread from humans to animals or vice versa over the last several decades, including the flu, HIV, Ebola and coronavirus.
Researchers, who published their findings Thursday in the journal Nature, used a model to examine how over 3,000 mammal species might migrate and and share viruses over the next 50 years if the world warms by 2 degrees Celsius (3.6 degrees Fahrenheit), which recent research shows is possible.
They found that cross-species virus spread will happen over 4,000 times among mammals alone. Birds and marine animals weren't included in the study.
Researchers said not all viruses will spread to humans or become pandemics the scale of the coronavirus but the number of cross-species viruses increases the risk of spread to humans.
The study highlights two global crises — climate change and infectious disease spread — as the world grapples with what to do about both.
Previous research has looked at how deforestation and extinction and wildlife trade lead to animal-human disease spread, but there's less research about how climate change could influence this type of disease transmission, the researchers said at a media briefing Wednesday.
“We don't talk about climate a lot in the context of zoonoses" — diseases that can spread from animals to people, said study co-author Colin Carlson, an assistant professor of biology at Georgetown University. “Our study ... brings together the two most pressing global crises we have."
Experts on climate change and infectious disease agreed that a warming planet will likely lead to increased risk for the emergence of new viruses.
Daniel R. Brooks, a biologist at University of Nebraska State Museum and co-author of the book “The Stockholm Paradigm: Climate Change and Emerging Disease,” said the study acknowledges the threat posed by climate change in terms of increasing risk of infectious diseases.
“This particular contribution is an extremely conservative estimate for potential” emerging infectious disease spread caused by climate change, said Brooks.
Aaron Bernstein, a pediatrician and interim director of The Center for Climate, Health, and the Global Environment at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, said the study confirms long-held suspicions about the impact of warming on infectious disease emergence.
“Of particular note is that the study indicates that these encounters may already be happening with greater frequency and in places near where many people live,” Bernstein said.
Study co-author Gregory Albery, a disease ecologist at Georgetown University, said that because climate-driven infectious disease emergence is likely already happening, the world should be doing more to learn about and prepare for it.
“It is not preventable, even in the best case climate change scenarios,” Albery said.
Carlson, who was also an author on the latest report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, said we must cut greenhouse gas and phase out fossil fuels to reduce the risk of infectious disease spread.
Jaron Browne, organizing director of the climate justice group Grassroots Global Justice Alliance, said the study highlights climate injustices experienced by people living in African and Asian nations.
“African and Asian nations face the greatest threat of increased virus exposure, once again illustrating how those on the frontlines of the crisis have very often done the least to create climate change," Browne said. | https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/nation-world/climate-change-new-diseases-animals/507-0b6ee2ac-1541-4667-b9e0-e415e0cec759 | 2022-04-28T11:25:21Z | https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/nation-world/climate-change-new-diseases-animals/507-0b6ee2ac-1541-4667-b9e0-e415e0cec759 | false |
The last 18 months have seen many of us welcome a new four-legged friend into our homes, as the Kennel Club saw dog ownership rise by nearly eight per cent over 2020.
But with 221 different breeds of pedigree dog to choose from, there’s plenty of thinking to do before you select your perfect pup.
Those with active lifestyles might want to consider a larger dog, while somebody with allergies will be looking for a hypoallergenic dog.
There’s even academic guidance to seek out, with Psychologist Stanley Coren’s book ‘The Intelligence of Dogs’ ranking breeds by instincts, obedience, and the ability to adapt.
One dog that often appears at the top of people’s canine wishlists is the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel – they are one of the UK’s most popular breeds and have a range of positive attributes that make them a great family pet.
Here are 10 fun and interesting facts about the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.
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GUILDFORD, Britain (AP) _ Linde plc (LIN) on Thursday reported first-quarter net income of $1.17 billion.
The Guildford, Britain-based company said it had net income of $2.30 per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were $2.93 per share.
The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of seven analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $2.78 per share.
The gas supplier posted revenue of $8.21 billion in the period, also surpassing Street forecasts. Four analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $8.06 billion.
For the current quarter ending in July, Linde expects its per-share earnings to range from $2.90 to $3.
The company expects full-year earnings in the range of $11.65 to $11.90 per share.
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By DAVID KEYTON and CARA ANNA
Associated Press
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The International Atomic Energy Agency’s director-general says the level of safety at Europe’s largest nuclear plant, currently under Russian occupation in Ukraine, is like a “red light blinking” as his organization tries in vain to get access for work including repairs.
Rafael Grossi, in an interview with The Associated Press, turned the focus to the nuclear plant at Zaporizhzhia — a day after the 36th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster in 1986. That plant was also taken over by Russian forces.
Grossi said that the IAEA needs access to the Zaporizhzhia plant in southern Ukraine so its inspectors can, among other things, reestablish connections with the Vienna-based headquarters of the U.N. agency. And for that, both Russia and Ukraine need to help.
The plant requires repairs, “and all of this is not happening. So the situation as I have described it, and I would repeat it today, is not sustainable as it is,” Grossi said. “So this is a pending issue. This is a red light blinking.”
He spoke in an interview Wednesday, a day after meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy about the issue.
“Understandably, my Ukrainian counterparts do not want the IAEA inspectors to go to one of their own facilities under the authority of a third power,” Grossi said. “I had a long conversation about this with President Zelenskyy last night, and it’s something that will still require consultations. We are not there yet.”
The IAEA chief continues to press Russia’s government for access to the Zaporizhzhia plant.
“I don’t see movement in that direction as we speak,” he said. But he is meeting with the Russian side “soon.”
“There are two units that are active, in active operation, as you know, others that are in repairs or in cool down. And there are some activities, technical activities and also inspection activities that need to be performed,” Grossi said.
With 15 reactors and one of the largest nuclear power capacities in the world, the war has essentially turned parts of Ukraine into a nuclear minefield. Again and again since the invasion, nuclear experts have watched in alarm as Russian forces have come uncomfortably close to multiple nuclear plants in Ukraine.
A Chernobyl security worker told the AP that the Russians flew aircraft over the damaged reactor site and dug trenches in highly radioactive dirt.
On Monday, Russian cruise missiles flew over the Khmelnitsky nuclear plant in western Ukraine.
“There cannot be any military action in or around a nuclear power plant,” Grossi said, adding that he has appealed to Russia about this.
“This is unprecedented to have a war unfolding amidst one of the world’s largest nuclear infrastructures, which, of course, makes for a number of fragile or weak points that could be, of course, exploited wittingly or unwittingly,” he added.
“So this requires a lot of activity on our side and cooperation. Cooperation from the Russian side. Understanding from the Ukrainian side so that we can avoid an accident.”
On Iran, Grossi said his agency is still trying to clarify answers from Tehran on outstanding questions involving traces of human-made enriched uranium at three sites in the country. The Islamic Republic and the IAEA have been trying to resolve a series of issues between them since the collapse of Tehran’s nuclear deal with world powers, including regaining access to footage from surveillance cameras at atomic sites in the country.
He also acknowledged Iran’s ability to enrich uranium since the deal’s collapse had expanded as it uses more-advanced centrifuges. Tehran recently moved a centrifuge workshop to its underground Natanz nuclear facility after a suspected Israeli attack.
“They are transferring the centrifuge producing capacity to a place where they feel they are more protected,” Grossi said.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, along with U.S. and European support for Ukraine in the conflict, have increased tensions between Russia and the West, but it’s “imperative for us to look for common denominators in spite of these difficulties,” he said.
He added: “We cannot afford to stop. We have to continue. It’s in the world’s interest, it’s in their own interest that the nuclear situation … is successful. I cannot imagine a geostrategic scenario where more nuclear weapons, proliferation, in the Middle East would help anybody or anything.”
Iran long has insisted its nuclear program is peaceful. However, U.S. intelligence agencies and the IAEA assess Tehran had an organized military nuclear program through 2003.
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Associated Press reporters Jon Gambrell in Lviv, and Oleksandr Stashevskyi in Kyiv, contributed to this report.
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NEW BRITAIN, Conn. (AP) _ Stanley Black & Decker Inc. (SWK) on Thursday reported first-quarter profit of $175.3 million.
On a per-share basis, the New Britain, Connecticut-based company said it had profit of $1.06. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to $2.10 per share.
The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of five analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.68 per share.
The tool company posted revenue of $4.45 billion in the period, missing Street forecasts. Five analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $4.59 billion.
Stanley Black & Decker expects full-year earnings in the range of $9.50 to $10.50 per share.
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EXTON, Pa. (AP) _ West Pharmaceutical Services Inc. (WST) on Thursday reported first-quarter profit of $173.8 million.
The Exton, Pennsylvania-based company said it had net income of $2.29 per share. Earnings, adjusted for amortization costs and non-recurring costs, came to $2.30 per share.
The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $2.18 per share.
The medical device company posted revenue of $720 million in the period, which missed Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $724.6 million.
West Pharmaceutical expects full-year earnings in the range of $9.30 to $9.45 per share, with revenue in the range of $3.05 billion to $3.08 billion.
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) _ Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) on Thursday reported first-quarter profit of $380 million.
On a per-share basis, the Minneapolis-based company said it had net income of 70 cents.
The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 68 cents per share.
The utility posted revenue of $3.75 billion in the period, which also topped Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $3.57 billion.
Xcel expects full-year earnings to be $3.10 to $3.20 per share.
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CA Medford, OR Zone Forecast for Wednesday, April 27, 2022
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afternoon. Snow level 7000 feet. Highs in the lower to mid 50s.
West winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
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snow showers and slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening,
then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the lower to mid 30s.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s to lower 60s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy
with a slight chance of rain and snow showers after midnight.
Lows in the mid 30s.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow showers.
Highs in the mid 40s to mid 50s.
.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 30. Highs
in the lower 50s to lower 60s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s.
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.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain and snow showers likely this
morning, then chance of rain showers, snow showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms this afternoon. Snow level 4500 feet.
Snow accumulation up to 1 inch. Highs in the mid 40s to lower
50s. West winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s to lower 30s.
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the evening and overnight.
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late morning and early afternoon, then shifting to the west late
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afternoon. Highs in the mid 50s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms
in the evening. Colder. Lows in the lower to mid 30s.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs around 60.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy
with a slight chance of rain showers after midnight. Lows in the
mid 30s to lower 40s.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow showers.
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in the lower 50s to lower 60s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Warmer.
Highs in the lower to mid 70s.
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Modoc County-
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308 AM PDT Thu Apr 28 2022
.TODAY...Rain and snow showers likely this morning, then rain
showers, snow showers likely and slight chance of thunderstorms
this afternoon. Snow level 4900 feet. Snow accumulation up to
1 inch except 3 to 5 inches in the Warner Mountains. Highs in the
mid 40s to lower 50s. West winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the
northwest 10 to 20 mph in the late morning and afternoon. Chance
of precipitation 70 percent.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms and snow
showers in the evening. Lows in the mid 20s to lower 30s.
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midnight.
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midnight.
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rain showers likely and slight chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Snow level 7000 feet in the morning. Highs in the mid
50s. South winds around 5 mph shifting to the west in the
afternoon. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.
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slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy
with a slight chance of rain and snow showers after midnight.
Lows in the lower to mid 30s.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s to lower 60s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy
with a slight chance of rain showers after midnight. Lows in the
mid 30s to lower 40s.
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Highs in the lower to mid 50s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain and snow
showers in the evening. Lows around 30.
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mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s.
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Parents and guardians across the county learned last Tuesday, April 19, which primary school their child had been placed in.
Overall, Derbyshire County Council made approximately 10,600 offers of places on National Offer Day.
Of those parents who applied for a reception place by the closing date, 95.3 per cent (7,112 children) were offered their first-choice school.
In addition, 2.9 per cent (245), had their second preference met for a place in September.
Another 0.45 per cent (34) were given a place at their third preference; and the remaining 1.35 per cent have been offered either their normal area school if places are available or the nearest school with vacancies to the home address where the normal area school is oversubscribed.
First preferences are higher than in 2021. Overall 98.6 per cent of pupils were allocated one of their three preferences, which is slightly higher than the 98.3 offered one of their preferred schools in 2021, representing a continuing positive picture.
The new figures show which primary schools in Derbyshire are hardest to get into for the next academic year – with a total of 73 being oversubscribed, the most being Highfields Spencer Academy in Derby which has 30 children on its waiting list.
Below is a list of those schools, including the number of places and how many children are on each school’s waiting list, which are relevant to Derbyshire Times readers.
Parents and carers not been offered a place for their child at their preferred school have the right of appeal to an independent panel.
Information on how to appeal is available on the Derbyshire County Council website here. | https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/education/the-derbyshire-primary-schools-that-are-the-hardest-to-get-your-child-into-for-september-2022-3672260 | 2022-04-28T11:43:42Z | https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/education/the-derbyshire-primary-schools-that-are-the-hardest-to-get-your-child-into-for-september-2022-3672260 | false |
Thousands of Muslim worshippers pack Mecca's Grand Mosque for Ramadan's Night of Power after two years of socially distanced prayers at holy site
- Pictures on Wednesday night showed thousands of worshippers inside the Great Mosque of Mecca
- But the true number of people gathered at the mosque in Saudi Arabia was only visible in aerial photographs
- Such scenes have not been seen since the Covid pandemic put a halt to global travel and large gatherings
- Ramadan's 27th night - called Laylat Al Qadr, or the Night of Power - is believed to be the holiest evening in the Islamic calendar. It marks the moment that Muslims believe the Quran was sent to earth from heaven
- Thousands of Muslims gathered at other holy sites the world over, including at Jerusalem's Dome of the Rock
Tens of thousands of worshippers gathered at the Grand Mosque in Mecca last night to mark the 27th night of Ramadan, filling the Muslim holy site for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic began.
Pictures on Wednesday showed thousands of worshippers inside the mosque (Masjid al-Haram) itself, praying and walking in a circle around the Kaaba - the black cube-shaped building at its centre.
But the true number of people gathered at the mosque in Saudi Arabia was only visible in aerial photographs, which showed thousands more pilgrims gathered on the buildings around the Kaaba, as rain fell overhead.
Such scenes have not been seen since 2019, and since the coronavirus pandemic put a halt to global travel and large crowds due to the high risk of the virus spreading. While some prayers were held for Ramadan in 2020 and 2021, numbers allowed inside the mosque were limited because of social distancing.
Ramadan's 27th night - called Laylat Al Qadr, or the Night of Power in English - is believed to be the holiest evening in the Islamic calendar. It marks the moment that Muslims believe the Quran was sent to earth from heaven, and when the first verses of the holy book were revealed to the world by the prophet Mohammed.
To mark the occasion that falls within Ramadan's final ten days, worshippers from around the world gather at the Islamic world's holiest site - Mecca - to pray and reflect.
2022: Tens of thousands of worshippers gathered at the Grand Mosque in Mecca last night to mark the 27th night of Ramadan, filling the Muslim holy site for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic began
2021: Such scenes have not been seen for over two years, since the Covid pandemic put a halt to global travel and large crowds due to the high risk of the virus spreading. While some prayers were held for Ramadan in 2020 and 2021 (pictured on May 9, when the 27th night of Ramadan fell last year), numbers allowed inside the mosque were limited
2022: Pictures on Wednesday night showed thousands of worshippers inside the Great Mosque of Mecca (Masjid al-Haram) itself, praying and walking in a circle around the Kaaba - the cube-shaped building at its centre
2021: This picture taken late on May 9, 2021 during the Muslim holy fasting month of Ramadan, from the Mecca Royal Clock Tower of the Abraj al-Bait skyscraper complex, shows an aerial view of Muslim worshippers around the Kaaba. The last two years have seen number allowed inside the mosque limited due to social distancing
The true number of people gathered at the mosque in Saudi Arabia was only visible in aerial photographs (pictured), which showed thousands more pilgrims gathered on the buildings around the Kaaba - as rain fell overhead
When Muslims pray around the world, they face in the direction of the Kaaba (the black cuboid building pictured left). Ever since the time of the prophet Muhammad, believers have made the pilgrimage to the holy site from the world over
Muslims perform late night prayers on the night of 27th Ramadan in the Grand Mosque during the holy month of Ramadan, in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, April, 2022
Pictured: An aerial photograph shows Mecca on Wednesday night, as thousands gathered to mark Ramadan. In the background, the Mecca Royal Clock Tower of the Abraj al-Bait skyscraper complex towers above the worshipers
Pictured: A combination picture showing a small group of worshippers praying while practicing social distancing, following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) during the holy month of Ramadan in May 4, 2020, Muslims performing late night prayers while practicing social distancing on the night of 27th Ramadan, in May 9, 2021, and Muslims performing late night prayers on the night of 27th Ramadan in the Grand Mosque, April 27, 2022, in Mecca, Saudi Arabi
Similar gatherings of Muslims were seen around the world on Wednesday, including in Jerusalem, and in recent weeks during the holy month of Ramadan.
During Ramadan, observant Muslims refrain from eating and drinking during daylight hours, and traditionally gather with family and friends to break their fast in the evening.
Fasting during Ramadan is one of the five 'pillars' of Islam - in addition to faith, prayer, charity and pilgrimage.
The pilgrimage pillar says that every Muslin, who is healthy and can afford the journey, must visit Mecca at least once during their life to mark Hajj - the annual pilgrimage to Mecca that this year falls in July. Muslims believe the Kaaba - at the centre of Mecca - is the house that Abraham built for God.
When Muslims pray around the world, they face in the direction of the Kaaba. Ever since the time of the prophet Muhammad, believers have made the pilgrimage to the holy site from the world over.
Pictures from outside the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque also showed thousands of people gathering to pray on Laylat al-Qadr - the famous golden dome shining against the night sky.
Worshippers also gathered in Gaza, the Palestinian enclave in Israel, at the Sayed al-Hashim Mosque.
Pictures from outside the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque also showed thousands of people gathering to pray on Laylat al-Qadr - the famous golden dome shining against the night sky.
Palestinian devotees pray on Laylat al-Qadr outside the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque compound during the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan late on April 27, 2022
Palestinians pray on Laylat al-Qadr during the holy month of Ramadan, at the compound that houses Al-Aqsa Mosque and Dome of the Rock, known to Muslims as Noble Sanctuary and to Jews as Temple Mount
Pictured: Hundreds of worshippers gather outside the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem, April 27
Palestinian devotees pray during Laylat al-Qadr during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan at Sayed al-Hashim Mosque in Gaza City, early on April 28, 2022
Muslims gather at Sayed al-Hashim Mosque to perform prayer during the Laylat al-Qadr, one of the Muslim's holiest nights, in Gaza City, Gaza on April 27, 2022
Earlier this month, thousands of Muslims gathered in Bangladesh at one of the biggest mosques in the world - also to celebrate Ramadan. More than 40,000 people attended the two hour Jummah prayer gathering, held at the National Mosque in Dhaka.
Azim Khan Ronnie, a 35-year-old freelance photographer from Dhaka, said: 'The gathering was for the Friday Middle Prayer in the month of Ramadan, it is one of the most important days of the year for Muslims.
'This has been happening for thousands of years.'
The snapper captured the crowds from above to show the scale of the gathering at the mosque, which can hold up to 100,000 people, including in the outside open space.
'Thousands of people come together to pray over several floors of one of the biggest mosques in the world,' Azim said. 'Those taking part in group prayers can be seen neatly lined up side by side as they stand, sit, kneel and bow during prayers.
'Around 40,000 people were visiting the mosque - decorated in beautiful teal and gold - for weekly prayers.
Known as Baitul Mukarram or The Holy House in English, The National Mosque of Bangladesh is one of the 10 largest mosques in the world.
Earlier this month, thousands of Muslims gathered in Bangladesh at one of the biggest mosques in the world - also to celebrate Ramadan. More than 40,000 people attended the two hour Jummah prayer gathering
Pictured: Thousands of Muslims gather at one of the biggest mosques in the world to celebrate Ramadan, April 15 | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10762807/Thousands-Muslim-worshippers-pack-Meccas-Grand-Mosque-Ramadans-Night-Power.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-04-28T11:43:49Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10762807/Thousands-Muslim-worshippers-pack-Meccas-Grand-Mosque-Ramadans-Night-Power.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | true |
Gaia Pope: Teen had pregnancy fears before death, inquest told
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A teenager whose body was found near a clifftop had recently split from her boyfriend and wrongly believed she was pregnant, an inquest has heard.
The body of 19-year-old Gaia Pope was discovered following a major search operation 11 days after she went missing in Swanage, Dorset, in 2017.
Dorset Coroner's Court was told she had been due to have an appointment with her GP on the day she went missing.
The inquest's jury heard she suffered with epilepsy and died of hypothermia.
Dr Russell Delaney, the pathologist who carried out Miss Pope's post-mortem examination, said he had been told by her GP that she had experienced daily seizures since she was 14.
However, he said that it was not possible to determine whether epilepsy had played a part in her death.
Miss Pope's mental health had deteriorated in the weeks before she went missing, having split from her boyfriend and believing she was pregnant despite having a negative test, he told jurors.
Dr Delaney said there was no evidence she had been pregnant.
The court was told Miss Pope's clothing was found near where her body was found.
"I was told the clothing was spread as if she was undressing and walking towards the clifftop," Dr Delaney said.
He said hypothermia can cause confusion and that could have led to Miss Pope feeling like she needed to remove her clothes.
"It's not clear if the removal of clothing was caused by hypothermia or the deterioration of her mental health," he added.
The inquest in Bournemouth has previously been told that Miss Pope had been "anxious" before she went missing on 7 November due to the imminent release from prison of the man she alleged had raped her.
Her body was found in undergrowth near a clifftop path, between Dancing Ledge and Anvil Point, 11 days later.
Coroner Rachael Griffin said the 11-week inquest would examine the medical care provided to Miss Pope prior to her disappearance, the actions of Dorset Police following concerns for her welfare and the subsequent search and rescue operation.
The inquest continues.
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Wentworth Woodhouse: Stately home's prized crockery left in pieces
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Part of a stately home's extensive crockery collection has been left in pieces after it fell off a shelf.
Staff at Wentworth Woodhouse in Rotherham were left "devastated" when they arrived at work to see the 80 cups and saucers strewn across the floor.
The collection of Royal Albert china had taken staff five years to build, only to be destroyed in seconds.
An appeal has been launched to replace the delicate artefacts, which were for the house's afternoon tea events.
A spokesperson from Wentworth Woodhouse thanked people who had donated their Royal Albert china to keep the weekly tea service going.
The shelf which had held the cups, saucers, plates and sugar bowls "gave way", CEO Sarah McLeod said.
"We spent the last five years seeking them out in various places - sales, antiques shops and charity shops - to build this fantastic collection," she added.
Staff had since asked people to check their cupboards and storage for more rose-patterned fine tea ware that the house could use.
"We've had a great response: people donating their cups and saucers, or people who know where things are for sale," Ms McLeod said.
"It's the kind of thing people have tucked away in a box which they don't use.
"The afternoon teas are a really important source of income for us. It's a really important part of what we do," she added.
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Jamie Wallis: Bridgend MP charged over car crash
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Conservative MP Jamie Wallis has been charged with failing to stop after a car crash last November.
South Wales Police said Mr Wallis, 37, from Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan, has also been charged with failing to report the crash, careless driving and leaving a vehicle in a dangerous position.
Police said the alleged incident happened in Llanblethian, near Cowbridge.
He will appear in court next month.
In March, Mr Wallis became the first MP to come out as trans.
He was elected to represent Bridgend at the 2019 general election, unseating Labour for the first time in three decades.
Prior to entering the Commons he studied chemistry at Oxford University, and was a director at data recovery firm Fields Associates.
In a statement, South Wales Police said it had been "been investigating a road traffic collision which happened in Llanblethian, Cowbridge, in the early hours of Sunday, November 28, 2021.
"Jamie Wallis, 37, from Cowbridge has been charged with failing to stop following a road traffic collision, failure to report a road traffic collision, driving without due care and attention and leaving a vehicle in a dangerous position." | https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-61256972 | 2022-04-28T11:54:15Z | https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-61256972 | false |
It would be fascinating to know what Chelsea FC’s players are thinking.
In the space of 12-months, they’ve gone from the highs of becoming European and World champions to having their employer caught up in a war and hit with financial sanctions.
As this season draws to a close, the West Londoners have only the FA Cup to challenge for and are still waiting for the ownership situation to be resolved.
Manager Thomas Tuchel, the man so often at the eye of the storm this past year, said the lack of clarity was affecting his planning.
In particular, the German was concerned with Chelsea’s ability to identify and secure transfer targets.
“[At this stage] you are never fully sure, but we would have some targets and we would have for sure contacted some players and found out about their situations," he explained."Now our hands are tied. We can still have talks inside the building but we cannot act. The situation is not ideal.
"It would be challenging enough with a stable situation but we don't have it.”
Stability is a priority not only in the dressing room there is a desire for whoever takes over to also be there for the long haul.
A report from British broadcaster Sky News claimed bidders for Chelsea had to guarantee that they will not sell a controlling stake for at least a decade as part of any deal to buy the club.
As I’ve pointed out previously the new ownership is likely to have a heavy dose of American influence, which means that, while the proprietors might be buckled in for the long haul, they will also be looking to ring the changes.
According to US sports industry insider Irwin Kishner, the Co-Chair of the Sports Law Group with New York law firm Herrick, Feinstein, part of the appeal of acquiring Chelsea for an American is the opportunity to make improvements.
“The ways sports businesses are run overseas, there's more value to be made by making certain changes, implementing certain standards [and] management techniques, that I would submit are maybe a little bit more evolved here over the US,” he told me.
“I’m talking about figuring out ways of enhancing the stadium experience, community involvement and real estate development. There's a number of different what I call revenue streams that I think can be evolved,” the lawyer added.
Kishner has represented some of the biggest players in US sports in his career and knows his way around a multi-billion dollar buyout.
Having been involved with groups that have tried to acquire Premier League teams in the past, Kishner is well aware of how difficult it can be to acquire an English soccer team, especially one as prestigious as the Blues.
“An asset like Chelsea doesn't come up very often,” he continued, “it is clearly a very valuable franchise and it also makes, I think, great sense for a US consortium or US ownership to try to come in.”
Why a $3.7 billion price tag is great value
Raine Group, the US bankers selling Chelsea, might be insisting on owners commit for ten years, but they are certainly not suggesting that will be bad business.
The lender’s co-founder Joe Ravitch was quoted in the Financial Times saying he expected the near $4 billion valuation of the club to more than double in the next five years.
“My guess is that Chelsea and all of the top Premier League clubs will probably be worth in excess of $10 billion in five years,” he told the newspaper.
Kishner agreed that, while the price might look eye-watering compared with any deal that has gone before, a sense of long-term perspective was required.
"These clubs have a history of just appreciating in value,” he added, “at the time the deal is done it's like, ‘oh, my goodness, how can anybody in their right mind pay that much money for a football team?’ Fast forward 10 years? And it's like, ‘wow, that was a great deal.’
“You're probably going to pay more because it's such an iconic franchise. But ultimately, I suspect in the long term the owner is going to do rather well.”
It’s interesting to see the level of confidence from the US market in the ever-increasing value of British soccer clubs.
Just a year ago Chelsea was one of six Premier League sides who’d been part of an attempted breakaway European Super League (ESL) project.
The financial necessity of establishing a new competition was far greater for the likes of Barcelona, Real Madrid and Juventus, who still haven’t abandoned the project, compared to their English rivals, but their involvement didn’t suggest a never-ending gravy train.
The indications are that US owners in particular are keen to fundamentally change the sport.
For American-backed Liverpool and Manchester United, the ESL was the second effort in less than a year to remodel the game. The pair were also instrumental in the so-called ‘Project Big Picture’ attempt to transform the English leagues just seven months earlier.
All of which suggests that the improvements Kishner believes American owners see at Chelsea aren’t restricted to the organization of staff at Stamford Bridge.
When you look at that numbers the reality is that the Premier League’s main revenue driver for the past three decades, broadcaster rights revenue, has been plateauing for a while.
If the growth that Chelsea’s bankers are predicting is to be achieved, that can only be from new ground being broken, most likely through the creation of new or changed competition.
The question is; what that will mean for the Premier League and European soccer? | https://www.forbes.com/sites/zakgarnerpurkis/2022/04/28/chelsea-fc-10-billion-future-valuation-suggests-big-changes-to-the-english-game/ | 2022-04-28T11:55:33Z | https://www.forbes.com/sites/zakgarnerpurkis/2022/04/28/chelsea-fc-10-billion-future-valuation-suggests-big-changes-to-the-english-game/ | true |
Located in the Eastern Sea of Japan, Sado Island (佐渡島, Sadogashima) is Niigata’s best-kept secret. Sado Island is a beautiful island with beautiful beaches, rich nature, and old temples and shrines.The history of the large island stretches as far back as the 8th century as Japan took direct control of the area. While you explore the island it’s easy to feel as if you stepped into another world. Explore the gold mines and ruins to get a sense of the island’s role in Japan’s later development. The remoteness of the island made it an ideal area to exile criminals and other undesirables from the mainland. The exiles allowed for Sado Island to develop its own distinct culture and accent and traces of this mixture of culture and religion are still noticeable today. Reachable only by ferry, you’ll likely want to take your time exploring the island. Here are the top ten things to do on Sado Island.
- How to get to Sado Island
- Getting around Sado Island
- 1. Sado Gold Mine
- 2. Toki Forest Park
- 3. Kitazawa Fuyu Senkojo
- 4. The Tarai Bune Rides
- 5. Futatsugame Beach
- 6. Chokokuji Rabbit Statue
- 7. Shukunegi Fisherman Village
- 8. Sado History Museum
- 9. Hokusetsu Sake Brewery
- 10. Senkakuwan Bay
- Where to stay on Sado Island?
- Other articles you might like
How to get to Sado Island
Sado island is located about 50km off the coast of Niigata Prefecture and travelling to Sado Island can only be done by ferry. You can either take the ferry from Niigata Port to Ryotsu Port on the eastside of the island (all year round) or from Naoetsu Port to Ogi Port on the southern part of Sado Island.
Ferry from Niigata to Ryotsu
- Car ferry: 2 hours 30 minutes, ¥2,600 pp + ¥17,500 for the car
- Jetfoil: 1 hour, ¥6,700 pp
- From Tokyo; take the Joetsu Shinkansen to Niigata Station (2 hrs, ¥10,500, covered by JR Pass) or the (overnight) bus (5.5 hrs, ¥3,000 – ¥6,000). From Niigata Station it is a 15 min bus ride to the ferry terminal).
Ferry from Naoetsu to Ogi
- Jetfoil: 70 min., ¥6,900 pp
- No service in winter (Nov. – Apr.)
- From Tokyo; take the Hokuriku Shinkansen to Joetsu Myoko Station (~2 hrs, ¥9,000 covered by JR Pass) and travel to a local train to Naoetsu Station (15 min, ¥340, not covered by JR Pass).
Getting around Sado Island
The best and most convenient way to get around Sado Island is by driving a (rental) car. There are no trains on the island and with infrequent and slow busses, driving yourself around is just much easier. There are many car rental places near the port and the road conditions are good along the main roads.
1. Sado Gold Mine
Called the sado kinzan in Japanese, the gold mines on the island were once the most productive mines in all of Japan. The mines produced nearly 400 kg of gold as well as smaller amounts of copper and silver. Throughout the Edo Period, the mines served as a major source of revenue for the Tokugawa shogunate. Mine operation ceased in 1989, but it’s currently open to the public for visitors to explore. Some courses lead through the mining tunnels. The first course takes you through the Edo period tunnels with life-sized animatronic miners working the mines. The second course leads you through the newer mines which were built during the Meiji Period.
Sado Gold Mine
8am – 5.30pm (April to October)
8am – 17pm (November to March)
Admission fee ¥900 for either course, ¥1,400 for both courses
2. Toki Forest Park
The national bird of Sado Island, the crested ibis or toki, was once on the verge of extinction. The Toki Forest Park serves as a conservation park and museum where visitors can see these rare birds and learn more about the efforts to increase their population. The bird suffered from overhunting and habitat loss during the Meiji Period, by 1981 the last few toki left on the island were captured to be the start of a breeding program. The first program failed in 2003 when the last native bird died in captivity but since 2008, the park has been able to reintroduce toki back into the wild. Today several hundred toki are living in the wild again.
Toki Forest Park
8am – 5.30pm
Admission fee ¥400
3. Kitazawa Fuyu Senkojo
Many visitors love exploring the depths of Japan for the inspiration of their favorite Ghibli movies. The Ghibli movie Laputa: Castle in the Sky was inspired by the ruins of Kitazawa Fuyu Senkojo. Only a few minutes from the gold mines by car, Kitazawa Fuyu Senkojo once manufactured copper. The way the greenery entangles itself around the large building is reminiscent of a mystical forgotten castle. The ruins are illuminated in the evening from 7pm-9pm during the tourist season (from spring to autumn). The colorful lights, combined with the starry backdrop will make anyone feel as if they’re in the middle of a fairy tale.
4. The Tarai Bune Rides
Another activity that feels like it took a page from a Studio Ghibli adventure is the Tarai bune boat rides. Participants are seated in a wooden boat that’s shaped like a large barrel. You’ll be able to get an up-close and personal look at the surrounding turquoise water of Sado Island. The most popular place to do experience the tarai bune boats is near Ogi Port. For ¥500 you can make a short boat tube experience between 8am and 5pm, depending on the season. Aside from providing an unforgettable experience the boats are often used to catch abalone and mollusks.
5. Futatsugame Beach
The northern tip of Sado Island is home to Futatsugame beach, and it’s considered one of the top 100 sea bathing spots in Japan. The offshore islet is said to resemble two turtles. Spend a day relaxing in the clearest waters in Western Japan. If you’d like a little more adventure, there are hiking trails that take you up the cliffs for a gorgeous view of the sea.
6. Chokokuji Rabbit Statue
The deep history of Sado Island can be felt all over Japan. The Chokokuji Temple was founded by Kobo Daishi, the same monk who founded the Koyasan Temple in Wakayama Prefecture. The temple is well known for its peonies, it recently gained popularity for its 20-foot tall Rabbit Kannon. The statue is a large white rabbit with an image of Kannon, the goddess of mercy, sculpted onto its chest. The priest had it constructed to honor the large community of friendly domestic rabbits in the area that help keep the temple’s lawn nicely trimmed.
7. Shukunegi Fisherman Village
Ogi town doesn’t see many visitors these days, but we recommend stopping by this traditional village while on Sado Island and make a short detour to Shukunegi Fisherman Village as well. There are about 200 houses connected by small alleys and passageways throughout the town. The 200-year-old houses were once homes to the fishermen in the village who managed to provide fish for the whole island. Few houses are inhabited today. The occupied homes show some signs of life with potted flowers, and colored fruits to brighten up the deserted landscape.
8. Sado History Museum
The Sado History Museum reenacts the historical events of the local legends on the island. The use of robots and animatronic puppets helps visitors to really picture life in feudal Japan as well as bring to life some of the historical figures associated with the island. The main exhibits focus on three important exiles to Sad – Emperor Juntoku, Buddhist monk Nichiren, and Zeami.
Sado History Museum
8.30am – 5pm (Apr. – Nov.)
9am – 4.30pm (Dec. – Mar.)
Admission fee ¥800
9. Hokusetsu Sake Brewery
Sake is an important part of Japanese culture and history. The Hokusetsu Sake Brewery boasts a long history of top-quality sake making of more than a century and a half old. The brewery is home to the sake used in Michelin-starred Nobu restaurants all over the world. It attracts many celebrities to the charming building every year. There are countless shelves of sake bottles for visitors to explore. The brewery is a must-see for alcohol enthusiasts. Visitors can take a free sake (tasting) tour to learn more about the sake brewing process and of course taste the famous Japanese drink (reservation required). From May until October you can also join a free factory tour.
10. Senkakuwan Bay
The coastal landforms of Sado Island are truly a sight to take in. The quasi-national park Senkakuwan Bay is made up of five bays spanning three kilometers in the Aikawa district. The fifth bay, Ageshima Fjord, offers sweeping views of the area and the eroded cliffs. There is also a saltwater aquarium housing fish from the coastal waters, along with stalls and a canteen.
Where to stay on Sado Island?
There are quite a few accommodation options available on Sado Island dotted around the island. We recommend to stay near Sado city, so that you can easily explore both sides of the island.
- Hotel Familio Sadoaikawa – Spectacularly located on the a cliff, facing the sea, this hotel is a great place to relaxed and watch the sunset.
- Guest Villa on the BI-CHI – A beach front villa with free parking space available
- Rosencat – a lovely little home stay with spacious rooms and nice restaurants nearby.
Sado Island is a well-kept secret of Japan, offering historical culture along with amazing views from coast to coast. The spectacular scenery is a surprise to many. Why don’t you visit here for your next vacation?
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Nato secretary-general Jens Stoltenberg said that Finland and Sweden would be embraced with open arms should they decide to join the 30-nation military organisation and could become members quite quickly.
Mr Stoltenberg’s remarks came as public support in Finland and Sweden for Nato membership mounts in response to Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Media speculation in the two countries suggest the two might apply in mid-May.
“It’s their decision,” Mr Stoltenberg said.
“But if they decide to apply, Finland and Sweden will be warmly welcomed, and I expect that process to go quickly.”
He gave no precise time frame, but did say that the two could expect some protection should Russia try to intimidate them from the time their membership applications are made until they formally join.
Mr Stoltenberg said he is “confident that there are ways to bridge that interim period in a way which is good enough and works for both Finland and Sweden”.
Nato’s collective security guarantee ensures that all member countries must come to the aid of any ally under attack.
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British car production hits lowest levels since the financial crisis: Chip shortage wipes out 100,000 vehicles in first three months of 2022
- March production slips to a 13-year low with 76,900 cars built during the month
- That's down from 115,500 in March 2021, marking a decline of a third
- First quarter outputs are now 100,000 units shy of last year, falling 32.4%
- Supply crunch, chip shortage, war in Ukraine and massive fall in demand from the US has combined to batter the UK automotive sector in 2022
Car production in Britain fell by a third last month, marking the weakest March since the financial crisis in 2009, industry data released today shows.
Just 76,900 cars came off British factory assembly lines, compared to 115,498 in the same month in 2021 and 40 per cent down on pre-pandemic outputs.
The ongoing global shortage of semiconductor chips and supply issues as a result of the Ukraine conflict has now wiped 100,000 vehicles off first quarter production for 2022.
Worst March output since the 2009 financial crisis: Production slipped to a 13-year low with 76,900 cars built during the month, industry data released today shows
The ongoing global shortage of semiconductor chips and supply issues as a result of the Ukraine conflict has now wiped 100,000 vehicles off first quarter outputs for 2022
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders - the industry trade body - attributed the 33.4 per cent decline in British outputs during March to the ongoing semiconductor woes.
Production of Mini cars in Oxford was suspended from 7 to 18 March due to a shortage of computer chips.
The auto industry has been reeling from soaring metal and energy prices and supply-chain snarls due to the pandemic that have battered other sectors too.
Russia's invasion of Ukraine - a major auto hub - has introduced a raft of new problems.
Both nations are big suppliers of electric wiring as well as metals used in batteries and other parts, such as aluminium, palladium and nickel.
Outputs were also impacted by a decline in demand from export markets.
Production for the US saw a significant decrease during March, dropping by almost two thirds (63.8 per cent) annually.
The SMMT says this is largely due to the closure of a Honda's plant in Swindon in July 2021, which had manufactured Civic hatchbacks for US customers.
Exports to the EU also declined by a quarter.
SMMT said any hope of a pandemic recover for the auto sector has been stalled by the current economic environment, including escalating energy costs
US demand for cars built in Britain is down almost two thirds year-on-year. This is mainly due to the closure of Honda Swindon in July 2021, which built Civics for the American market
The combination has slashed almost 100,000 cars off the first three months of the year compared with 2021.
In the first quarter, 207,347 cars have been built in the UK, down from 306,558 a year ago - a slip of 32.4 per cent.
Looking back to before the onset of Covid-19, this is 44 per cent down on Q1 production in 2019 (370,289). Comparing to five years ago, output in the first three months has more than halved, with 471,695 motors built in the first quarter of 2017.
'Two years after the start of the pandemic, automotive production is still suffering badly, with nearly 100,000 units lost in the first quarter,' said SMMT Chief Executive Mike Hawes.
Production of Mini cars in the UK was suspended from 7 to 18 March due to a shortage of computer chips
'Recovery has not yet begun and with a backdrop of an increasingly difficult economic environment, including escalating energy costs, urgent action is needed to protect the competitiveness of UK manufacturing.
'We want the UK to be at the forefront of the transition to electrified vehicles, not just as a market but as a manufacturer so action is urgently needed if we are to safeguard jobs and livelihoods.'
Chris Knight, automotive partner at KMPG, said car manufacturers have tried to adapt to the short supply of parts by 'profiting from focus on a buoyant electric vehicle market' and 'prioritising components into higher-margin cars generally'.
However, record inflation has driven up production costs, further compounding this approach.
'Once the market eventually moves beyond these constraints and stabilises, a continued focus on such high margin production will likely be at conflict with maintaining market share - particularly with increased, and lower-cost, competition emerging,' he warned.
The industry trade body called on the government for relief on energy costs at the same level afforded to other energy-intensive industries, and asked for access to low cost and low carbon energy as the shift to electric vehicles ramps up.
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Which cheap party tents are best?
When hosting an outdoor event, it’s important to have a roof over your head. A party tent can keep the sun and rain out while also minimizing the amount of natural debris in your space. While you can invest quite a bit in a good one, it’s worth looking at affordable models if you’ll only use it occasionally. The good thing is, there are plenty of reasonably priced options.
Choosing a party tent
You can spend thousands on a 10-foot-by-30-foot canopy tent and get something that’s remarkably durable and can stay up for weeks without sagging or breaking. But not everyone needs that kind of performance or wants to make that kind of investment. Still, you do get what you pay for to a large extent with party tents.
You can expect to pay about $120 and up on a worthwhile party tent. Any less and you’re gambling on quality control, and the last thing you want is to show up to a campsite with brand-new broken equipment.
Types of party tents
Generally speaking, there are two types of affordable outdoor canopies. Instant-up models take little time to erect and are usually relatively lightweight. Wedding-style canopies are considerably different, requiring a good deal of time and usually multiple people to set up. The result is that wedding-style canopies tend to be more durable than instant-up models.
Tips for using party tents
- Set them up on flat ground: Hills and other uneven ground prevent the roof and walls from pulling taut, and will ultimately compromise the frame and joints.
- Look out for branches: If you’re in a wooded area, know that falling tree branches are a common cause of destroyed canopies.
- Be careful about wind: Few, if any, budget-friendly canopies can withstand heavy winds. Some can tolerate moderate winds. Make sure to stake down your tent thoroughly, whether it’s to ground stakes or sandbags.
- Exercise caution when cooking inside: It’s extremely popular to cook inside party tents and canopies. While many are made with fire-resistant materials, they’re not exactly fireproof. Make sure there’s adequate ventilation and enough space to avoid melting or burning the walls. You should also always have a fire extinguisher handy when cooking outdoors.
- Look for a higher denier: “Denier” is a measurement of the thickness of threads used to create fabrics. Textiles with a high denier count tend to be stronger than those with a low one.
Best cheap party tents
E-Z Up instant canopies are so popular and effective that people often use the brand name to refer to pop-up canopies in general. The Ambassador is the current go-to for festivalgoers, tailgate partiers, barbecue enthusiasts and anyone else who wants to keep the sun and rain away while enjoying outdoor events.
Sold by Amazon and Dick’s Sporting Goods
Measuring 10 by 10 feet and made with rugged materials including two layers of sewn fabric with sealed seams, this is perfect for food stalls at festivals or selling crafts at a farmer’s market. There are 10 colors to choose from, a durable oversized roller bag and a steep roof to ensure rain rolls off without pooling.
Sold by Amazon
Coos Bay Cool Spot Instant Gazebo
This premium option boasts a vented roof to help you stay cool on hot days in addition to integrated zippered mosquito netting to keep the bugs out. It’s made with 150-denier oxford fabric, comes in six colors and is backed by a one-year limited warranty.
Sold by Amazon
Complete with a peak vent, pre-taped seams and rugged fabric, the Core is head and shoulders above the common bargain basement pop-up tent. It takes roughly two minutes to set up and includes a wheeled carrying bag in addition to stakes and tie downs.
Sold by Amazon
This is a good choice for small or mid-sized groups at formal events that demand something a little nicer than an E-Z Up canopy. The fabric is surprisingly durable for the price and the windows let in plenty of light, but you’ll need help setting it up.
Sold by Home Depot
At first glance, it’s not really that cheap, but it is one of the lowest-priced 10-by-20-foot options that includes walls and has multiple windows. Its 210-denier fabric is thicker than most of the competition and the heavy-duty steel frame is powder coated to hold up over time.
Sold by Amazon
If you need a lot of space, it’s hard to do better than this 30-foot-wide tent that’s perfect for events such as buffets. It comes with relatively durable PVC piping and joints, and the mesh walls do a good job of keeping bugs out, but it’s considerably more difficult to assemble than an instant canopy.
Sold by Home Depot
It’s about as basic as this size of canopy comes and it’s perfect for keeping the hot sun off guests during festivities. However, it lacks walls, isn’t incredibly durable and definitely won’t stand up to heavy winds, so it won’t be suitable for all seasons and regions.
Sold by Home Depot
Leader Accessories Pop-Up Tent
One of the most affordable options to still offer long-term reliability, this 10-by-10-foot pop-up tent takes under a minute to put up and comes with everything needed to do so. It offers three height settings and generally performs well, but be aware that it’s more susceptible to wind damage than other, more rugged tents.
Sold by Amazon
American Phoenix Market Shelter
Despite its low price, the American Phoenix uses 410-denier fabric that can even withstand a falling tree branch here and there. You don’t need any tools to set it up and it’s highly resistant to water and ultraviolet rays, but it doesn’t come with walls or have a vent in the top.
Sold by Amazon
They don’t get much cheaper than the Sunnimax, which, despite its low price, has helpful features including a special lining that ensures waterproofing and 100% ultraviolet protection. It comes in six colors, can be adjusted to three heights and includes a roller bag plus four sandbags in case you’re unable to drive stakes into the ground.
Sold by Amazon
If rain’s in the forecast, this one’s a great choice due to its relatively high peak and steep roof, which do a good job of preventing pooling that threatens the integrity of the canopy and frame. It’s offered in six sizes in addition to a wide range of colors to fit your event perfectly.
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MAYFIELD HEIGHTS, Ohio (AP) _ Materion Corp. (MTRN) on Thursday reported first-quarter profit of $14 million.
On a per-share basis, the Mayfield Heights, Ohio-based company said it had profit of 68 cents. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to $1.20 per share.
The supplier of engineered materials to technology companies posted revenue of $449 million in the period.
Materion expects full-year earnings in the range of $5.50 to $5.90 per share.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Firefighters have been making significant progress Wednesday on the biggest wildfires burning unusually hot and fast for this time of year in the western United States.
But forecasters from the Southwest to the southern High Plains warned of the return the next two days of the same gusty winds and critical fire conditions that sent wildland blazes racing across the landscape last week.
Some of the nearly 1,000 firefighters battling the biggest fire in drought-stricken New Mexico cut away brush and burned out any extra fuel Wednesday ahead of increased danger forecast Thursday into the weekend.
That allowed crews to dig fire lines around about a third of what has become the largest wildfire burning in the U.S. — now 94 square miles (245 kilometers) — and keep flames from reaching mostly rural homes and ranches that are still in its path northeast of Santa Fe.
“Another great day on the fire line,” federal fire incident commander Carl Schwope said Wednesday night.
“Fire personnel are making great progress,” he told residents at a community meeting in Las Vegas, New Mexico, where numerous rural communities in the nearby mountains remain under evacuation orders.
But he quickly emphasized the success could be short-lived because hotter, drier, windier weather should return Thursday and Friday.
“This fire still has tremendous potential to move and still has a lot of danger,” he said. “We have a couple of critical fire days still ahead.”
The most critical fire danger remains the next two days across practically the entire state of New Mexico, according to the National Weather Service. The elevated-risk area stretches all the way from Arizona’s border with California and Nevada into the Texas and Oklahoma panhandles, the service said late Wednesday.
Some light precipitation added moisture to bone dry fuels in the Southwest early this week. But stiffening winds Wednesday likely dried out most of the fine fuels, which are “are expected to be borderline critically dry” on Thursday, the service said.
San Miguel County Sheriff Chris Lopez said at Wednesday night’s briefing about the fires east of Santa Fe that they’re refining evacuation strategies they were forced to quickly implement last week as they review weather modeling of the incoming conditions.
“It doesn’t mean it will happen but it could happen, just like we saw when this fire blew up,” he said. “The danger is present and it’s very real.”
Authorities said Wednesday they continue to work on damage assessments but haven’t been able to access some areas that are still hot and it’s not yet safe to let some evacuees return to their homes.
“We have containment around the fire’s edge, but there’s still stuff that’s burning inside and we still have a wind event we are waiting for Friday and Saturday,” Lopez said.
“We have to make sure that everything is good enough that I can make decision and know you’ll be safe if we let you back in there,” he said..
The Southwest has been bearing the brunt of large fires, with five incident management teams assigned, according to the National Interagency Fire Center.
One complex incident management team was overseeing a large fire in southwest Nebraska. More than 200 firefighters in that state were battling a prairie fire that has been burning since last week.
About 65 square miles (168 square kilometers) of mostly grasses and farmland have been blackened near the Kansas line, several homes have been destroyed and at least one person was killed. The fire was about three-quarters contained Wednesday.
In Arizona, crews on Wednesday worked to contain two major wildfires, with firefighters gaining ground on containment of a blaze in the Prescott National Forest after winds on Tuesday pushed the fire outward. Near Flagstaff, crews patrolled burned areas of a different large fire and looked for hot spots amid milder weather.
Nationally, large fires have burned more than 1,688 square miles (4,372 square kilometers) this year, putting the U.S. on track to far outpace the 10-year average.
The pressure on firefighters is not likely to let up anytime soon. Climate outlooks indicate likely below normal precipitation from Texas through the southern Rockies and Great Basin, with above normal temperatures likely across much of the U.S into summer.
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ST. HELIER, Jersey (AP) _ NovoCure Ltd. (NVCR) on Thursday reported a loss of $4.6 million in its first quarter.
On a per-share basis, the St. Helier, Jersey-based company said it had a loss of 4 cents.
The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of five analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for a loss of 17 cents per share.
The oncology drug developer posted revenue of $137.5 million in the period, also exceeding Street forecasts. Five analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $135.9 million.
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Key Highlights - First Quarter 2022
- Posted adjusted net income of $55 million, or $1.02 per diluted share, excluding merger-related costs.
- Leveraged higher interest rates to grow net interest margin by 15 basis points to 3.11 percent and deliver a $29 million net return on mortgage servicing rights.
- Grew annualized average commercial loans, excluding warehouse loans, by 28 percent.
- Expanded portfolio of loans serviced or subserviced to 1.3 million, or $0.3 trillion in UPB.
- Maintained strong asset quality with no delinquent commercial loans at quarter-end.
TROY, Mich., April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Flagstar Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: FBC), the holding company for Flagstar Bank, today reported first quarter 2022 net income of $53 million, or $0.99 per diluted share, compared to fourth quarter 2021 net income of $85 million, or $1.60 per diluted share, and first quarter 2021 net income of $149 million, or $2.80 per diluted share. On an adjusted basis, Flagstar reported net income of $55 million, or 1.02 per diluted share, for the first quarter 2022.
"This quarter highlighted the resilience of our business model," said Alessandro DiNello, president and chief executive officer of Flagstar Bancorp. "It's a model designed for banking and servicing to prosper when rates rise, once we are through a transitionary period so that we continue to produce best in class earnings. And that's exactly what you can see happening in Q1, which clearly was a transitionary period. While mortgage revenue declined more than expected due to an unprecedented increase in mortgage rates, our net interest margin and MSR returns have already improved significantly even though the benefits only started to come through very late in the quarter.
"On an adjusted basis, net interest margin for Q1 was 3.12 percent—the highest adjusted net interest margin we have ever reported. Even more encouraging is that our net interest margin for March rose to 3.19 percent. MSR returns also rose significantly, mostly late in the quarter, as we began to ease our hedging position.
"As intimated, gain on sale revenue was under significant pressure throughout the quarter as the velocity of the increase in mortgage rates rose at the fastest rate this century. While our channel margins held up fairly well, we experienced lower EBO revenue and competitive factors. We responded by cutting costs, including reducing our mortgage staff by 20 percent at the end of Q1. We remain focused on reinforcing mortgage profitability, and believe we can use our market position and scale to succeed in a mortgage market with fewer players.
"The cyclicality of today's market is not new to us. We've been navigating successfully through challenging mortgage markets for many years, and while we don't yet know how this cycle will unfold, we're going into it in a stronger position than in past cycles. This is thanks to our high levels of capital and liquidity, our diversified sources of revenue, our commitment to expense discipline, and our solid credit quality. Taken together, I'm excited about the prospects for our performance for full year 2022."
Net Interest Income
Net interest income in the first quarter was $165 million, a decrease of $16 million, or 9 percent, as compared to the fourth quarter 2021. The results primarily reflect a $2.7 billion, or 11 percent, net decrease in average earning assets primarily from mortgage loans held-for-sale and warehouse loans due to seasonality and a smaller mortgage origination market. These decreases were partially offset by growth in commercial and industrial loans.
Net interest margin in the first quarter was 3.11 percent, a 15 basis points increase compared to 2.96 percent in the prior quarter. The margin expansion was largely attributable to the impact from the Federal Reserve's March rate increase, income recognition resulting from the payoff of loans with government guarantees in forbearance, and higher rates on newly originated loans held-for-sale.
Average total deposits were $18.1 billion in the first quarter, down $1.7 billion, or 9 percent, from the fourth quarter 2021, largely due to a decrease of $1.3 billion, or 21 percent in average custodial deposits.
Provision for Credit Losses
The benefit from credit losses was $4 million for the first quarter, as compared to a $17 million benefit for the fourth quarter 2021, reflecting the clean performance of our portfolio, the low number of non-accrual loans and the resolution of an outstanding problem commercial credit during the quarter. At March 31, 2022, there were no commercial delinquencies.
Noninterest Income
Noninterest income decreased to $160 million in the first quarter, as compared to $202 million for the fourth quarter 2021, primarily due to lower gain on sale and loan administration income, partially offset by higher net return on mortgage servicing rights.
First quarter net gain on loan sales decreased $46 million, to $45 million, as compared to $91 million in the fourth quarter 2021. Gain on sale margins decreased 44 basis points to 58 basis points for the first quarter 2022, compared to 102 basis points for the fourth quarter 2021. The decrease was largely the result of fewer re-securitization gains from the EBO book and secondary marketing, which were impacted by the speed of rate changes in the quarter and volatility. Channel margins held up well and were driven slightly lower by competitive factors. Fallout adjusted lock volume declined to $7.7 billion from $8.9 billion for the fourth quarter 2021, reflecting lower refinance volumes due to increasing interest rates.
Net return on mortgage servicing rights increased $10 million, to $29 million for the first quarter 2022, compared to a $19 million net return for the fourth quarter 2021. During the quarter, we reduced our hedges on this portfolio to help mitigate the impact of higher mortgage rates on our mortgage origination revenue. The increase in interest rates during the quarter resulted in improved valuations and lower runoff.
Loan administration income decreased $3 million, to $33 million for the first quarter 2022, compared to $36 million for the fourth quarter 2021, driven by a decrease in the average number of subserviced loans in forbearance which earn a higher rate.
Loan fees and charges decreased $2 million, to $27 million for the first quarter, compared to $29 million for the fourth quarter 2021, primarily due to a 23 percent decrease in mortgage loans closed. This decrease was partially offset by higher ancillary fee income from our servicing business.
Noninterest Expense
Noninterest expense decreased to $261 million for the first quarter, compared to $291 million for the fourth quarter 2021. Excluding $3 million of merger costs in the first quarter 2022 and $6 million of merger expenses in the fourth quarter 2021, noninterest expense decreased $27 million, or 9 percent. Commissions were $12 million lower due to a 23 percent decrease in mortgage loan closings. Compensation and benefits were $10 million lower due to a decrease in incentive compensation and reductions in the number of full time equivalent employees, partially offset by seasonally higher payroll taxes and benefits.
Mortgage expenses were $102 million for the first quarter, a decrease of $19 million compared to the prior quarter. The ratio of mortgage noninterest expense to closings—our mortgage expense ratio— was 1.24 percent, an increase of 10 basis points from the fourth quarter 2021. We took action to cut mortgage costs, including staff reductions, at the end of the first quarter. The impact from the actions taken will be realized in the second quarter.
The efficiency ratio was 80 percent for the first quarter, as compared to 76 percent for the fourth quarter 2021. Excluding $3 million of merger expenses in the first quarter 2021 and $6 million of merger expenses in the fourth quarter 2021, the adjusted efficiency ratio was 80 percent and 74 percent, respectively. The higher efficiency ratio was primarily driven by lower gain on sale revenue and net interest income compared to the fourth quarter which impacted the full quarter while cost reduction actions occurred at the end of the first quarter.
Income Taxes
The first quarter provision for income taxes totaled $15 million, with an effective tax rate of 22.0 percent, in-line with the effective tax rate for the fourth quarter 2021.
Asset Quality
Our portfolio has held up well following the economic stress posed by the pandemic, resulting in net charge-offs of $21 million, or 69 basis points of LHFI in the first quarter 2022, substantially all from the $20 million charge-off associated with one commercial borrower, compared to net charge-offs of $3 million, or 8 basis points in the prior quarter. We had a specific reserve of $18 million for this charge-off at December 31, 2022.
Nonperforming loans held-for-investment and troubled debt restructurings (TDRs) were $107 million and our ratio of nonperforming loans held-for-investment and TDRs to loans held-for-investment was 0.80 basis points at March 31, 2022, a 10 basis point increase compared to December 31, 2021. At March 31, 2022, early stage loan delinquencies totaled $22 million, or 17 basis points of total loans, compared to $62 million, or 46 basis points, at December 31, 2021.
The allowance for credit losses was $145 million and covered 1.10 percent of loans held-for-investment at March 31, 2022, a 17 basis point decrease from December 31, 2021. Excluding warehouse loans, the allowance coverage ratio was 1.64 percent, a 32 basis point decrease from December 31, 2021. The decrease in the allowance for credit losses primarily reflects the aforementioned charge-off of a commercial credit that had a specific reserve. Overall, our portfolio quality remains solid with low levels of nonperforming loans and low delinquency levels, including no commercial delinquencies.
Capital
We maintained a strong capital position with regulatory ratios above current regulatory quantitative guidelines for "well capitalized" institutions. The risk-based capital ratios all increased more than 100 basis points compared to the prior quarter end. Further demonstrating our capital strength, the capital ratios are impacted by a 100 percent risk-weighting of the warehouse loan portfolio—the largest component of the held-for-investment portfolio. Adjusting the risk-weighting of warehouse loans to 50 percent because of historically low levels of losses from this portfolio, coupled with the fact that the portfolio is fully collateralized with assets that would receive a 50 percent risk weighting, we would have had a tier 1 common equity ratio of 15.54 percent and a total risk-based capital ratio of 18.57 percent at March 31, 2022.
Importantly, tangible book value per share grew to $48.61, up $0.28, or 1 percent from last quarter.
About Flagstar
Flagstar Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: FBC) is a $23.2 billion savings and loan holding company headquartered in Troy, Mich. Flagstar Bank, FSB, provides commercial, small business, and consumer banking services through 158 branches in Michigan, Indiana, California, Wisconsin and Ohio. It also provides home loans through a wholesale network of brokers and correspondents in all 50 states, as well as 82 retail locations in 28 states. Flagstar is a leading national originator and servicer of mortgage and other consumer loans, handling payments and record keeping for $300 billion of loans representing almost 1.3 million borrowers. For more information, please visit flagstar.com.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In addition to results presented in accordance with GAAP, this news release includes certain non-GAAP financial measures. The Company believes these non-GAAP financial measures provide additional information that is useful to investors in helping to understand the capital requirements Flagstar will face in the future and underlying performance and trends of Flagstar.
Non-GAAP financial measures have inherent limitations. Readers should be aware of these limitations and should be cautious with respect to the use of such measures. To compensate for these limitations, we use non-GAAP measures as comparative tools, together with GAAP measures, to assist in the evaluation of our operating performance or financial condition. Also, we ensure that these measures are calculated using the appropriate GAAP or regulatory components in their entirety and that they are computed in a manner intended to facilitate consistent period-to-period comparisons. Flagstar's method of calculating these non-GAAP measures may differ from methods used by other companies. These non-GAAP measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for those financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP or in-effect regulatory requirements.
Where non-GAAP financial measures are used, the most directly comparable GAAP or regulatory financial measure, as well as the reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP or regulatory financial measure, can be found in this news release. Additional discussion of the use of non-GAAP measures can also be found in periodic Flagstar reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available on the Company's website at flagstar.com.
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MARIETTA, Pa. (AP) _ Donegal Group Inc. (DGICA) on Thursday reported first-quarter net income of $13.1 million.
On a per-share basis, the Marietta, Pennsylvania-based company said it had profit of 43 cents.
The insurance holding company posted revenue of $207.6 million in the period.
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Awards Recognize Excellence in Clinical Quality, Member Experience, Membership Growth and Commitment to Value-Based Care
ATLANTA, MEMPHIS, Tenn., NEW ORLEANS, and ORLANDO, Fla., April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ChenMed announced today it is the recipient of seven Advanced Provider Partner Awards from Wellcare, a leading Medicare Advantage plan. The awards recognize ChenMed centers for providing excellent quality and service to Wellcare Medicare Advantage members based on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' (CMS) Plan Year 2022 Star Ratings.
"We are honored to be recognized as an Advanced Provider Partner by Wellcare," said Dr. Christopher Chen, ChenMed CEO. "As a national provider of primary care, we are committed to ensuring our Medicare patients – particularly those who are underserved and at higher risk of poorer clinical outcomes – receive high-quality, coordinated care resulting in better care and health outcomes."
Advanced Provider Partners (APPs) are multi-state Medicare physician groups who are committed to providing high-quality care while operating under value-based care models. Nationally, Wellcare partners with 16 APPs across 25 states.
For Plan Year 2022, ChenMed's Dedicated Senior Medical Centers in Orlando and JenCare Senior Medical Centers in Atlanta achieved a 4-Star Rating (out of a possible 5 Stars) on their Medicare Part C & D Star Ratings.1 ChenMed's medical centers in Orlando, Atlanta, Memphis, and New Orleans also achieved 4-Star Ratings for Member Experience.
CMS publishes its annual Star Ratings to help Medicare beneficiaries make informed decisions when selecting health plans. The annual ratings are determined by a number of factors, including clinical care, member service experience, and member feedback gathered annually on how well plans performed in several categories, including quality of care and customer service.
"We want to congratulate ChenMed on its impressive performance," said Rich Fisher, SVP and CEO of Medicare for Centene, Wellcare's parent company. "ChenMed's unrelenting commitment to quality is evidenced by their recent Star scores, and we look forward to continuing to partner with their practices across the country to ensure our Medicare members have access to high-quality care and services."
About ChenMed
ChenMed, headquartered in Miami, is a privately owned medical, management and technology company that delivers the high-touch and personalized primary care Medicare-eligible seniors need to enjoy better health. The company operates nearly 100 senior medical centers in 12 states. Named one of Fortune 2020 "Change the World" companies, a "Most Loved Workplace" by Newsweek Magazine, and a certified Best Place to Work® by the Best Place to Work Institute, ChenMed brings concierge-style medicine and better health outcomes to the neediest populations. ChenMed brands include Chen Senior Medical Center, Dedicated Senior Medical Center and JenCare Senior Medical Center.
About Wellcare
For more than 20 years, Wellcare has offered a range of Medicare products, including Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (PDP), which offer affordable coverage beyond Original Medicare. Today, the company offers benefits with every Medicare beneficiary in mind, such as dental, hearing and vision services; Flex cards to assist with co-pays; transportation services; telehealth visits; wellness and fitness programs; in-home support services; and special supplemental benefits for the chronically ill. Wellcare is a wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation, a leading multi-national healthcare enterprise committed to transforming the health of the community, one person at a time. Beginning Jan. 1, 2022, Centene's Medicare brands, including Allwell, Health Net, Fidelis Care, Trillium Advantage, 'Ohana Health Plan, and TexanPlus transitioned to the Wellcare brand. For more information about Wellcare, visit www.wellcare.com.
Wellcare is the Medicare brand for Centene Corporation, an HMO, PPO, PFFS, PDP plan with a Medicare contract and is an approved Part D Sponsor. Our D-SNP plans have a contract with the state Medicaid program. Enrollment in our plans depends on contract renewal.
Provider may also contract with other Plans/Part D sponsors.
Please contact your plan for details.
Other [physicians and providers] are available in Wellcare's network.
1 Scores calculated based on Wellcare's PY2022 Star ratings.
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(The Hill) – Republicans have introduced legislation that seeks to put a stop to the Biden administration’s current pandemic freeze on federal student loan payments while also limiting the president’s authority to suspend repayments going forward.
Senate Minority Whip John Thune (R-S.D.) and Republican Sens. Richard Burr (N.C.), Mike Braun (Ind.), Bill Cassidy (La.) and Roger Marshall (Kan.) introduced the bill, dubbed the “Stop Reckless Student Loan Actions Act,” on Wednesday.
“As Americans continue to return to the workforce more than two years since the pandemic began, it is time for borrowers to resume repayment of student debt obligations,” Thune, the No. 2 Senate Republican, said in a statement.
“Taxpayers and working families should not be responsible for continuing to bear the costs associated with this suspension of repayment. This common-sense legislation would protect taxpayers and prevent President Biden from suspending federal student loan repayments in perpetuity,” Thune continued, while adding any future suspension of loan repayments “should be left to Congress, not the Biden administration.”
The bill comes as a growing number of Republicans have launched attacks on Democrats and the Biden administration over the continued pause on student loan payments, particularly as the pivotal midterm elections loom around the corner.
For months, Democrats have faced mounting pressure to show progress on a push by party leaders and members seeking a broad cancellation of student debt, often pointing to issues such as the pandemic’s impact on the economy, long-standing problems in the student loan system and the disproportionate burden faced by borrowers of color.
In turn, more Republicans have come out against the student loan pause, arguing the moratorium is unfair and puts an added burden on taxpayers while also benefiting borrowers with high incomes who are able to pay their debts.
In a press release on Wednesday, Republicans said that while the new bill would end Biden’s “untargeted, budget-busting suspension of repayments on qualifying federal student loans,” it “would still allow the president to temporarily suspend repayment for low- and middle-income borrowers in future national emergencies.”
The bill, the notice added, would also “prohibit the president from canceling outstanding federal student loan obligations due to a national emergency.”
“The majority of Americans do not have college degrees,” Braun said. “Why should they be forced to pick up the tab for college degrees in the name of pandemic relief? This transfer of wealth is not a move to ‘advance equity,’ but rather a taxpayer handout to appease far-left activists.”
The moratorium was first implemented under the Trump administration at the onset of the coronavirus pandemic in early 2020 and has since been extended six times amid pressure from voters and Democrats pushing Biden for further action on student loans.
The topic has become more important for voters over the years, with the number of student borrowers having seen a sharp rise in the past two decades.
According to Congressional Budget Office data, federal student debt grew sevenfold from 1995 to 2017, from $187 billion to $1.4 trillion.
The Federal Reserve estimated last year that roughly $1.7 trillion in student loan debt had been racked up by borrowers nationwide.
During his campaign, Biden called for forgiving at least $10,000 in federal student loans per person. However, other Democrats, including Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.), have pushed him to go as high as $50,000 per borrower or to cancel debt entirely through executive action.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Thursday will make 22 days of rain this month. Not 22 in a row but a total of 22 for April.
Right now we’re on target to be one of the wettest Aprils on record for Portland, at least, when it comes to record keeping since 1940. Last April 2021, we went through one of the most disturbing trends with the lowest rain totals on record for the month of April and for spring as a whole. This April currently ranks as the 6th wettest on record.
It’s all relative
I’m feeling petulant about this persistent cluster of rainy days. April rain by itself is fine but relative to the last five months it’s starting to feel like a bit much. How is that possible, you ask?
For the month of March it rained 21 days out of 31 in Portland. February – 14 days out of 28. January – 15 days out of 31. December it rained 28 days out of 31.
Shouldn’t we be rejoicing in our raindrops? Yes, of course. Rain today means a better chance of suppressing fires this summer. Now if we could just direct the drip drops over to the rest of Oregon where drought is still in the exceptional category.
Our next weather disturbance arrives Thursday leaving us with rain for the afternoon and evening hours. Daytime highs will be in the low 50’s. That’s more than 10° below normal for Portland.
Friday through the weekend we go through temperature swings, up and down 10° with a battle over the will of large troughs parking over the PNW. Will we see the big orange ball in the sky anytime soon, for more than just a few minutes at a time?
Yes, the driest days ahead are Friday and Sunday. In between we have Saturday, and it will be mostly drenched. Portland could set a record for the most rainfall in the month of April if we collect the modeled 1″ to 1.2″ of rain by Saturday night. The first week of May we may warm up to 70° by Wednesday. | https://www.koin.com/weather/weather-blog/22-days-of-rain-and-counting/ | 2022-04-28T12:27:38Z | https://www.koin.com/weather/weather-blog/22-days-of-rain-and-counting/ | true |
'Ronaldo can continue for another five years' - Adrien Silva opens up on Euro 2016, Mourinho, Chelsea and Leicester
Adrien Silva would be forgiven for wanting to avoid talking about Leicester City's Europa Conference League semi-final with Roma.
After all, nothing really went right for him at the King Power Stadium, his £22 million ($27.5m) transfer from Sporting C.P. seemingly doomed from the start.
The deal was completed on August 31, 2017, but FIFA did not receive the requisite paperwork until 14 seconds after the close of the summer window.
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Chaos ensued, as Leicester tried desperately to secure permission to play Silva.
FIFA rebuffed their attempts, though, and the Foxes reluctantly decided that taking the case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport would be futile, meaning the Portugal international was not cleared to make his debut until January 2, 2018.
By that stage, the manager who had signed Silva, Craig Shakespeare, had been sacked and replaced by Claude Puel.
The midfielder's Leicester career was effectively over before it had even begun.
"The new manager didn't like the player I was, and that's just a fact," Silva explains in an exclusive interview with GOAL. "When I did get a chance to play, I proved I could be a good option for the team, but the manager was the only person that didn't agree with that.
"But, sometimes, in football, the coach doesn't trust in you, or you have injuries – different kinds of problems can lead to these difficult moments.
"But when you have something like the registration delay, things that, as a player, you can't control, it's very frustrating because it can change everything."
Still, it says much about Silva's character, and indeed his sense of humour, that when he was finally registered, he deliberately chose the No.14 jersey as an ironic tribute to his deadline-day disappointment.
In that context, it is perhaps unsurprising, then, that Silva is actually more than happy to look back on his time at Leicester, and forward to Thursday's meeting with Roma.
"I would love to see Leicester win a first European trophy, and for so many reasons," he enthuses.
"First of all, because of some players that are still there that I'm still good friends with.
"Secondly, for the new owner of the team, Aiyawatt [Srivaddhanaprabha], because he's keeping his word and continuing the good work done by his father (Vichai).
"Because Vichai didn't just do things for the club, he did amazing things for the city, too, and that's something special.
"It's also great because the fans, and the people of Leicester, deserve success. When I played, I felt the fans were very supportive of me, especially the first game.
"When I was finally able to make my debut, my first minutes were really emotional. The reception from the fans was fantastic and I will never forget them for that."
The supporters' enthusiasm and eagerness to belatedly see Silva in a Leicester shirt was understandable, of course.
The latest in a long line of Sporting starlets, he had been identified as a prodigious talent at a very young age, not least by Jose Mourinho, who had tried to convince him to sign for Chelsea during his second stint at Stamford Bridge.
"When I was still playing with Sampdoria last December, we played Roma and I met Jose before the game," Silva reveals.
"We talked about that approach from Chelsea. I remember having a number of great conversations with Jose at the time and it was really nice to reminisce with him.
"In the end, though, I didn't make the move because I was too young. I was only 15 and I wanted to stay at Sporting, which is a great place to develop as a player."
His decision was eventually vindicated, with Silva ultimately going on to establish himself as a first-team regular at Sporting, which eventually led to him breaking into the Portugal squad.
Indeed, the reason why Leicester came calling in 2017 was because the year before he had become a European champion, and he had been integral to the Seleccao's success in France, too.
Silva did not see a minute of action during the group stage, as Portugal limped into the last 16 as one of the best third-placed finishers after three consecutive draws.
However, Fernando Santos, in a desperate bid to add some dynamism, creativity and control to his midfield, then started Silva in every game in the knockout stage.
So, was his introduction into the side the key moment in Portugal's shock Euro 2016 triumph?
"I don't know if we can say that," Silva says, laughing, "but I can say that I played my part.
"Everyone has his role, in their own particular way, and if everyone does their job well, the team can achieve its goal.
"Nobody expected us to win but we had this group mentality and this was the real strength of the group.
"To be honest, we never thought about winning the tournament during the group phase. Remember, Portugal had never won a major trophy before the Euros and there were so many great contenders that year: France, Italy, Spain and Germany.
"But our coach really encouraged this mentality that if we play as a team, it will be difficult to beat us. We just wanted to fight until the end and that's what we did.
"We took every game, step by step, and we didn't make many mistakes. And we achieved something special."
Cristiano Ronaldo, of course, had also been key, netting some crucial goals on their run to the final before then effectively becoming Santos' assistant coach in the 1-0 extra-time win over France in Paris.
Indeed, after being forced off early, Portugal's captain spent most of the game encouraging and instructing his team-mates from the technical area.
For Silva, Portugal's sense of unity was perfectly encapsulated by Ronaldo's unwillingness to dwell on his injury and instead focus on doing what he could to help his side.
"When you put your own emotions to one side, and you sacrifice yourself for the team, it's always better, and we all did that," he says.
"You can sometimes win games with individual skill from one player but to be a successful team, everybody has to play their part.
"And I'm not talking about 1 to 11 here. I'm talking about every player giving everything they have, even if they're only on the field for five minutes.
"This attitude makes the difference, and Ronaldo was always so influential in this regard.
"Apart from what he does on the pitch, which everybody already knows all about, the mentality and spirit he creates in the dressing room is very positive.
"He always gives a speech to lift the group and that was really important for us as a team at the Euros."
Ronaldo, of course, is still going strong at the age of 37, and now looking forward to another World Cup, in Qatar later this year.
"Of course, it's not surprising because it's Ronaldo, but you do start thinking, 'Until what age can he keep doing this?'" Silva exclaims.
"But his longevity is the most special thing about him. Of course, physically, with so many games, it can become more and more difficult. But he's still playing 60 or 70 games a year, and he's still in great shape.
"But even if he starts playing less games, he'll still be scoring. So, I think he could still end up playing for another four or five years at the top, which is crazy.
"Because even after lifting so many trophies, and achieving so many things, he's never satisfied. He's still looking for more and more titles.
"And that's something that you can't take away from him. I'm just so happy to see him still shining."
It is clear that Ronaldo is a source of inspiration for the 33-year-old Silva, but what are his plans?
He is currently plying his trade in Abu Dhabi with Al Whada, but how much longer does he hope to continue playing?
And when he does eventually retire, does he plan to go into coaching or walk away from the game completely?
"I think I will stay in football, but I don't know yet in which area, or at what level," he confesses.
"But, for now, I'm focused on playing. We are second in the league and still fighting for the title, and we have a cup final in 10 days, so I want to win more trophies.
"I also want to share my experience with younger players. I like doing that. I've one more year on my contract here, so next year we'll see what happens.
"For me, the most important thing is that I'm enjoying my football here. My family is happy here, my kids have adapted well, and that's the most important thing. As long as my family is happy, I'm happy.
"And besides," he adds, smiling, "one thing I've learned from football is that you can't plan long term."
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'Hot button issue': Peoria wants to rein in panhandlers but can't tread on free speech
PEORIA – Panhandling has been a hot topic for years, but members of the Peoria City Council have taken a keen interest in it, saying they have gotten an increased number of calls from their constituents about the matter.
At Tuesday night's council meeting, councilmembers all seemed in agreement that they needed to take action.
Chuck Grayeb, who represents the city's 2nd District, says it's common sense to keep people out of the roadway and out of traffic. He takes umbrage with people who say this is being done to punish those who are in need.
"It's a hot button issue only for people who want to assert their moral superiority," he said. "Peoria wants to help anyone and anybody who is hurting and who needs a roof over their head or a meal."
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But, he said, those who are often out panhandling aren't willing to abide by the rules and, thus, create a safety hazard.
Added At-large Councilwoman Beth Jensen: "It's a quality of life issue. It's the broken window syndrome. If we just let broken windows go, then things get worse and it adds to a deteriorating situation (across the city)."
What the courts say about panhandling
Peoria adopted an ordinance in 2003 that regulated panhandling. One had been in place prior, but the 2003 changes gave panhandling a definition: "any solicitation made in person upon any street, public way, public place or park in the city, in which a person requests an immediate donation of money or other gratuity from another person and includes but is not limited to seeking donations."
That did not include passively standing with a sign, nor did it allow "aggressive panhandling which is where a person touches another person in the hopes of getting a donation or money."
Panhandling was barred from sundown to sunrise and also in certain areas, such as near ATMs or sidewalk cafes.
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In 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court held that ordinances that barred panhandlers from holding signs infringed upon free speech and, thus, were illegal.
Then in 2018, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals, which sits in Chicago, weighed in on a challenge to Springfield's panhandling ordinance, which barred such acts in the city's historic part of town, and also struck down those ordinances.
The issue was simple. A city could not regulate the content of the speech, which is what the panhandling ordinances did. Rather, a rule had to apply to everyone across the board to pass muster.
As such, the city repealed its ordinance regarding panhandling in 2018 to comply with the court decisions.
'Panhandling' unsafe in the median
In place now are ordinances that prohibit vehicles or drivers from blocking the right of way. The city is also looking to place several signs around the area that state "panhandling or soliciting is unsafe in the median."
The idea, City Manager Patrick Urich said, was to discourage motorists particularly but also the actual panhandlers from being in the road or on the narrow medians. It doesn't discourage actual panhandling, nor does it put a barrier on people standing on a sidewalk, he said.
The number of signs as well as the locations are being determined now, he said. The city's legal team as well as the Peoria Police Department are trying to come up with locations and to prioritize where the first signs should go.
Grayeb asked for an amendment to the existing ordinance regarding cars stopping in the roadway that would include pedestrians. He thinks that's a good way to bar people from being in the road with signs and not run afoul of the free speech issue.
And he's not worried about what effect it might have on charities that solicit there.
"I brought this up years ago, back in the '90s, when I expressed concern about the firefighters passing the boot. People should not be in street," he said.
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Jensen sought to have a definition for aggressive panhandling put in as well. She said she's been contacted by many people who say they have had their car windows knocked on and were frightened. Others, she said, are trying to avoid panhandlers and come close to causing accidents.
'Safety hazard'
Sid Ruckriegel, an at-large councilman, said the situation is becoming more and more common.
"This is a safety hazard not only for those that are standing and sitting on the small concrete islands or walking in the roadways coming up to cars but also to our drivers who can become distracted or who worry about accidentally hitting an individual," he said. "Just in the past few weeks, several people have reached out to me about a wreck caused in just such a manner or having to avoid causing an accident.”
He advocated at Tuesday's council meeting for Peoria to reach out to its social service agencies, which, he said, come in contact with many of those who panhandle. A day later, he said outreach was just part of the plan.
"Signage, educational and a change in local ordinance language all are part of the discussion. With this is coupled the connection of individuals to needed community resources. I think with the help of the Legal Department, Public Works and (police) Chief Echevarria, as well as having input from a number of local social agencies, the plan put forth Tuesday night can start to curb this potentially dangerous behavior.” | https://www.pjstar.com/story/news/politics/government/2022/04/28/peoria-wants-rein-panhandling-without-treading-free-speech/9544865002/ | 2022-04-28T12:29:10Z | https://www.pjstar.com/story/news/politics/government/2022/04/28/peoria-wants-rein-panhandling-without-treading-free-speech/9544865002/ | true |
Following the riot at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, former Vice President Mike Pence's future in former President Donald Trump's Republican Party has been tested. However, the conservative 4th Congressional District offered Pence a warm welcome over the weekend.
On this episode of River to River, host Ben Kieffer discusses with political scientists whether not overturning the 2020 election will impact Pence's prospects for a 2024 run for President of the United States.
“I think there is certainly a faction of (Trump's following) that has turned against Trump for many reasons. This visit may tell us that that hasn’t necessarily seeped into all of the Republican base," said Megan Goldberg, an assistant professor of American politics at Cornell College." … "There might be a path forward where they can capitalize on policy accomplishments and these big issues instead of still talking about what happened in the 2020 election.”
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- Megan Goldberg, assistant professor of American politics at Cornell College
- Jim McCormick, professor of political science at Iowa State University | https://www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/river-to-river/2022-04-28/does-pences-iowa-visit-offer-a-vision-of-the-party-without-trump | 2022-04-28T12:38:38Z | https://www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/river-to-river/2022-04-28/does-pences-iowa-visit-offer-a-vision-of-the-party-without-trump | true |
Moderna announced Thursday it is seeking emergency use authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine for children as young as 6 months old, which could allow children younger than age 5 to begin getting vaccinated by the summer.
COVID-19 vaccines have been unavailable to the age group. Moderna is seeking authorization for this particular vaccine to be allowed for ages 6 months up to 6 years.
Earlier this week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said roughly 75% of children had COVID-19 antibodies by February 2022.
The vaccine would come in two doses, Moderna said.
“We are proud to share that we have submitted for authorization for our COVID-19 vaccine for young children,” said Stéphane Bancel, CEO of Moderna. “We believe mRNA-1273 will be able to safely protect these children against SARS-CoV-2, which is so important in our continued fight against COVID-19, and will be especially welcomed by parents and caregivers.”
Emergency use authorization is given by the Food and Drug Administration for unapproved medical products or unapproved uses of approved medical products to be used in an emergency to diagnose, treat, or prevent serious or life-threatening diseases.
The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine garnered full FDA approval in January for those ages 18 and over, more than a year after getting emergency use authorization. | https://www.wtvr.com/news/national/coronavirus/moderna-seeks-covid-19-vaccine-authorization-for-children-younger-than-age-5 | 2022-04-28T12:39:44Z | https://www.wtvr.com/news/national/coronavirus/moderna-seeks-covid-19-vaccine-authorization-for-children-younger-than-age-5 | false |
NEW YORK (AP) — If Elon Musk and Twitter get their way, the company will soon be privately held and under his control.
The most obvious immediate change would likely be Twitter’s stock being taken off the New York Stock Exchange. But the company would also likely get freed from having to give regular updates about its business to U.S. regulators and to Wall Street.
One important change for Twitter users is that the company would likely have more freedom to make big or unpopular changes. That’s because it wouldn’t have to worry about potential blowback from Wall Street.
Here’s a look at what it means for a company to go private.
WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO ITS STOCK?
If the merger closes as planned, Twitter investors would get $54.20 in cash for each share they own. Those shares would then be canceled and cease to exist.
WHAT DIFFERENCE DOES THAT MAKE?
Twitter would likely no longer have to file documents with U.S. regulators every three months to show how much money it‘s making. It also likely wouldn’t have to announce changes to its strategy or operations that are big enough to materially change its fortunes. Now, it risks getting sued if it doesn’t make such disclosures.
“The biggest distinction is that Musk as an owner would be beholden to his own desires or to his and whatever remaining shareholders are still around, rather than to the wide investor base that it has now,” said Eric Talley, a law professor at Columbia University.
WHO WOULD BE IN CHARGE?
The company would still have a board of directors, Talley said. It would also need to still follow state-level corporate governance rules, as well as all applicable tax, environmental and other laws.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF BEING PRIVATELY HELD?
Going private removes the possibility of Twitter having to answer to angry shareholders if it makes big changes to its business. Musk has already floated the idea of depending less on advertising, which is Twitter’s main way of making money.
Investors often send a stock price lower if they think a company’s decision is wrong, or at least being made at the wrong time. And the fiduciary duty of the board of directors for a publicly traded company is to generate a return for its investors.
A privately held company, meanwhile, doesn’t need to worry about short-term drops for its stock price. It can also jump more whole heartedly into plans, say by hiring slews of new workers to transform it, without having to explain the jump in expenses to shareholders in its next quarterly report.
Both private and public companies “can do whatever they want, but there will be less blowback for privately held companies because a shareholder can’t complain because there are no other shareholders,” said Harry Kraemer, a former CEO and chairman of Baxter International who is now a professor at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management.
HOW MUCH POTENTIAL BLOWBACK IS THERE, REALLY?
There’s a lot more scrutiny on publicly held companies by not only shareholders and regulators but also by the media, said Kraemer, who currently sits on boards of both publicly held and privately held companies.
And the pressure to hit performance targets every three months is indeed high, he said.
“I often tease people who say I was at Baxter for 23 years,” Kraemer said. “I tell them I was at Baxter for 92 quarters. And every quarter was the most critical of my life, until the next quarter started.”
GETTING AWAY FROM SHORT-TERMISM IS A GOOD THING, RIGHT?
It does allow companies more freedom to make bold changes they believe in. But it also removes a source of accountability, said Columbia’s Talley.
“If you’re running the thing in a wasteful or slothful way, you’re going to get called on it,” he said.
WHAT DOES A COMPANY LOSE BY GOING PRIVATE?
A potentially quick way to raise cash. Companies that are publicly traded can sell more shares of their stock if they need to raise cash in a pinch.
COULD MUSK DECIDE NOT TO CARE ABOUT MAKING PROFITS AT ALL?
If he’s the only shareholder, he could ostensibly do whatever he wants. But he is also borrowing up to $25.5 billion from a slew of banks to pay for the takeover of Twitter. And they’re going to want their money back, plus interest.
If Musk ends up having other shareholders along with him in Twitter, that could also up the pressure on profits. Talley pointed to a famous case brought against another iconic automaker, Henry Ford, who cut back on dividends to shareholders at one point.
“The moral of the whole lawsuit is that while you have a lot of discretion in how you go about maximizing shareholder returns, you don’t get much discretion on whether to do so,” he said.
DOES TWITTER HAVE TO STAY PRIVATE?
No, it can go back to selling its stock on the public market again. Going private itself would also give Twitter the opportunity to revamp its ownership structure and start offering dual classes of shares, including one that has much control over the company than the other, Talley said. | https://www.fox16.com/news/national/explainer-what-twitter-could-do-as-privately-held-company/ | 2022-04-28T12:40:19Z | https://www.fox16.com/news/national/explainer-what-twitter-could-do-as-privately-held-company/ | true |
PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) _ Simmons First National Corp. (SFNC) on Thursday reported net income of $65.1 million in its first quarter.
The bank, based in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, said it had earnings of 58 cents per share.
The bank holding company posted revenue of $203.9 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $187.8 million, falling short of Street forecasts.
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NI politicians must return to power sharing after May election – Irish premier
The Irish premier said voters want politicians to return to power sharing after the Northern Ireland Assembly elections.
Speaking at an Irish parliamentary committee on Thursday morning, the Taoiseach urged political parties to work “collectively” after the election.
Voters will go to the polls in the Northern Ireland Assembly elections on May 5.
There has been speculation that Sinn Fein could emerge as the largest political party in the Assembly.
There are also concerns that the DUP may refuse to return to power sharing amid ongoing opposition to the Northern Ireland Protocol and the response of the UK Government to post-Brexit arrangements for the region.
Micheal Martin was addressing the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement, where he appeared to discuss his Government’s shared island project to boost cross-border ties on the island.
“Next week, the people of Northern Ireland will vote to provide a new democratic mandate for the devolved power-sharing institutions at Stormont,” he said.
“It is vital for the future of Northern Ireland and for relationships on these islands that the political parties take their mandates from the Assembly elections and move quickly to form a new Executive
“That is what the people of Northern Ireland want.
“This is a moment for political leaders to live up to the commitments of the Good Friday Agreement, which is overwhelmingly supported by people across this island.”
Mr Martin also took the opportunity to express concern over the impact Brexit and the protocol have had on the peace process in Northern Ireland.
The post-Brexit settlement for Northern Ireland has dominated politics in the region in recent years, amid unionist and loyalist outcry at the creation of new checks on some goods moving across the Irish Sea from Great Britain.
The Fianna Fail leader, for whom the shared island initiative is something of a personal passion, called for political leadership to move beyond the ongoing tensions over Brexit.
“Political leadership – by all with a role and responsibility – is also fundamental in getting beyond the issues around Brexit and the protocol that have hindered the peace process over the last six years.
“We need to return the focus to working collectively to support progress and prosperity for all in Northern Ireland and across this island, and to realising the opportunities in our societal, economic, cultural and political relationships through the framework of the Good Friday Agreement.
“These are the Government’s objectives and responsibilities as a co-guarantor of the Good Friday Agreement.”
Mr Martin and his Government have committed a total of €3.5 billion for all-island, cross-border investment over the coming decade.
Areas for co-operation include healthcare, education and tourism, as well as transport and biodiversity.
The Irish premier said the aim is to deepen north-south and east-west relationships.
He spoke of “good engagement” with UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson as well as politicians in Northern Ireland on the issue.
“The Government wants to see a deepening of beneficial co-operation and societal connections on the island, in all areas,” he told the committee.
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Global PC shipments fell 4.3 per cent (on-year) in the March quarter this year to reach 78.7 million units, a new report showed on Thursday.
The Covid-19 lockdowns in China, especially in Shanghai and Kunshan, where many laptop manufacturing lines are located, will further cause shipment correction in April.
Compared to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), original design manufacturers (ODMs) currently face more issues related to manufacturing resource allocation than component shortage impacts, according to Counterpoint Research.
"The PC supply chain turned relatively conservative on shipment outlook in the middle of Q1 2022, largely dragged by global inflation and regional conflict, which brought uncertainties to PC demand and blurred the overall PC shipment momentum ahead," said research analyst William Li.
"The overall PC shipments in 2022 are expected to be shy of our forecasts made at the end of 2021," he added.
Lenovo maintained its lead in the global PC market in Q1 2022 with a 23.1 per cent share and a total shipments of 18.2 million units.
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Mobile, nifty, fun and easy to use - it’s little wonder e-scooters are so popular in the UK and Europe. They’re emission-free, swift, and allow their users independence.
Now, of course, an e-scooter won’t keep you fit, the way a bicycle will. But because they can be folded in half, you can board a standing-room-only train with an e-scooter without causing grief to other passengers, then scoot off to your final destination on the other side.
Where is it legal to drive electric scooters in the UK?
While it is perfectly legal to sell, buy and own an e-scooter, current UK law forbids their use anywhere other than on private land, and with the owner’s permission. However, in most big UK cities, thousands of riders are flouting the law every day and, in the vast majority of cases, getting away with it.
Electric scooters in the UK are currently governed by the 1835 Highways Act which restricts the use of Personal Light Electric Vehicles (PLEV) to private land.
Truth is, we are aeons behind other countries when it comes creating legislation that applies to e-scooters, though the government has at least started a series of e-scooter trials in a number of cities across the UK.
Nevertheless, we can expect the current legal situation to remain as is until at least late 2022.
Best e-scooters at a glance:
- Best budget buy: Pure Air Go, £349
- Best for commuting: Xiaomi Mi Pro 2, £529
- Best for leisure use: Carrera Impel is-1, £399
- Best for speed: Furo Fuze, £649
- Best for range: Segway Ninebot KickScooter MAX G30, £539
How do e-scooters work?
E-scooters are powered by rechargeable lithium batteries and are restricted to a top speed of 15.5mph (25kph), which is more than enough pace for safe riding. Any faster and those tiny 8.5- to 10-inch wheels may not be able to cope.
Most e-scooters have a maximum range per charge of around 20 miles which is exceptional given their diminutive dimensions.
The average e-scooter is equipped with a small handlebar-mounted thumb-activated lever or finger trigger that controls acceleration and speed.
Most models provide three different power bands – walking pace, cruise and sport. The majority of sensible riders tend to use the cruise speed setting which is set at a maximum of around 12mph, an ideal speed for general commuting and leisure riding.
The e-scooter will also have a display controller that’s often integrated into the handlebar stem. This LED display provides information like current speed, average speed, plus an odometer that records the total mileage covered. The majority of e-scooters can also be paired with an app for easier access to the controls and settings.
Many better-quality e-scooters are equipped with a kinetic energy recovery system (KERS) that harnesses electricity and feeds it back into the battery when the bike is coasting down hill or braking.
In order to start off with an e-scooter, you need to kick off with your foot to reach about 2mph before the brushless motor kicks in.
This is a safety requirement and it’s a good thing because it prevents the scooter from shooting off if you accidentally touch the trigger while it’s at a standstill. Most e-scooters are fitted with at least one rear disc brake but if you want better stopping power, consider a model with disc brakes fore and aft.
Since e-scooters are flying off the shelves, it’s in your interest to know which models are best.
Here is our pick of the best e-scooters currently on the market.
Segway Ninebot KickScooter MAX G30
KEY SPECS:
Average range: 40 miles; Max rider weight: 100kg; Speed modes: 3; Weight: 19kgs
Pros: Phenomenal range; Simple to use; Fun
Cons: Heavy; Pricey
Segway is famous for its self-balancing personal transporters that have become really popular at many tourist attractions. The Ninebot is one of the most expensive e-scooters on test but it’s an exceptional scooter in many respects.
Yes, at 19kgs, it is unquestionably heavy and not capable of accommodating rider weights in excess of 100kgs, but on the other hand it has a massive range of up to 40 miles and uses three levels of regenerative braking to assist the front drum brake while feeding more juice back into the battery.
The Ninebot has a similar electronic dash display as the Xiaomi Mi, which is hardly surprising since Xiaomi now owns Segway.
This single-button controller is really easy to use though you do need to lift a hand off the handlebar when changing the speed mode function on the fly.
Despite its weight, the Segway Ninebot MAX G30 is a top choice for long-range commuting.
Furo Fuze
KEY SPECS:
Average range: 25 miles; Max rider weight: 150kg; Speed modes: 3; Weight: 19kgs
Pros: Rugged; Easy to adjust; Impressive range; Fun!
Cons: Heavy; Usually sold out
Furo Systems is a UK based company best known for its excellent range of electric bicycles. The Fuze is the company’s one and only e-scooter and a highly accomplished model it is, too.
Yes, it’s a hefty beast – too heavy to carry for more than a few minutes – but then it is rugged enough to accommodate riders of up 150kg in weight.
The Fuze is better equipped than most of its rivals since it comes with a wider deck, height-adjustable handlebars, front and rear lights, a horn, fatter 10-inch tyres and a very useful suspension system that helps it glide over gnarly Tarmac and even handle off-road terrain.
However, those fatter tyres also make it feel less nimble when cornering and, indeed, some users may initially find that it’s more difficult to steer until they get used to it.
The Furo X comes with disc brakes on the front and rear for excellent stopping power. However, the finger-controlled power trigger doesn’t feel as tactile as the thumb controllers on other models.
From a security point of view, this model also ships with a wireless car-style key fob for locking and unlocking.
Unlike most e-scooters which are restricted to 15.5mph, this beast can reach speeds of up to 25mph: mode one starts at 7mph, mode two reaches 15mph and mode three is off the scale.
For legality purposes, mode three should only be used in countries with higher speed restrictions.
If you’re in the market for an e-scooter that will leave everyone else in its wake, can be used on smooth off-road surfaces and carry heavier riders, this model ticks every box.
Carrera Impel is-1
KEY SPECS:
Average range: 13 miles; Max rider weight: 100kg; Speed modes: 4; Weight: 17kgs
Pros: Fold easily; Good speed; Reasonably priced; Fun interface
Cons: On the heavy side
Sold exclusively through Halfords, Carrera is a great bicycle brand that has also started producing e-scooters, like this keenly-priced model. The Impel is-1 has a larger deck than most of its competitors, making it a good choice for larger riders.
Equipped with disc brakes and LED lights to the front and rear, the Impel comes with a four-stage speed controller – from walking pace to the prerequisite top speed of 15.5mph – and a tactile thumb-controlled power lever that feels reassuringly smooth.
Rather handily, the Impel comes with two security measures: electronic locking and a handy pull-out cable replete with combination lock.
The cable system is a great idea though it could be easily snipped by a thief who’s come prepared.
Nevertheless, for short-term locking – like when when nipping into a shop – it’s a great option to have on board.
Although this e-scooter feels too heavy to carry up a long flight of stairs, it rides exceptionally well, with responsive steering and excellent balance.
It folds very easily, too, by clipping the handlebar into a little handle on the rear mudguard. This rear handle also serves as means to lift the rear of the scooter over ledges.
With its range of around 13 miles, the Carrera Impel is-1 is great choice for leisure use, but it may prove a tad too heavy for commuting, especially if lots of stairs are involved.
Xiaomi Mi Pro 2
KEY SPECS:
Average range: 20 miles; Max rider weight: 100kg; Speed modes: 3; Weight: 14.2kgs
Pros: Great range; Easy to unfold; Light;
Cons: Can not handle the rain - fair weather only!
This high-end model from market leader Xiaomi (pronounced ‘showme’) is a top choice if you’re looking for a lightweight e-scooter capable of achieving a range of up to 20 miles on a full battery.
The Mi Pro 2 weighs a shade over 14kgs and that makes it an ideal choice for railway commuting or anyone with regular stairs to climb. It’s also quick and easy to fold and unfold.
This model comes with shock absorbing 8.5-inch pneumatic tyres which work exceptionally well on even poorly maintained Tarmac.
It also feels spritely and nimble and is very good at tackling hills, with only a small drop off in power on steeper inclines.
The excellent one-button multifunctional dash LED is really easy to use, providing access to key functions like the speed modes and the front and rear LED lighting.
It also pairs very easily with the Xiaomi Home app. The spring-loaded speed controller, meanwhile, is beautifully balanced and a joy to use. On the safety front, the Mi Pro 2 is equipped with reflectors to the side, back and front, plus LED lamps both fore and aft.
This model only has a rear disc brake but it also uses regenerative braking (KERS) that can be adjusted to different strengths in the app. In a nutshell, the more KERS you apply, the quicker the scooter will slow down.
Of all the e-scooters in the roundup, this one’s definitely the best choice for commuting, carrying up stairs and most leisure riding.
A true all-rounder, in other words.
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KEY SPECS:
Average range: 12 miles; Max rider weight: 120kg; Speed modes: 3; Weight: 16kgs
Pros: Cheap; Easy to use; Stable
Cons: LED display is a tad small
Pure is one of the most popular brands on the market and produces a range of brilliant e-scooters that are stylishly minimal in design and superbly functional.
If you want to jump on the e-scooter bandwagon but don’t fancy forking out too much, this introductory model should be your first port of call.
The Pure Air Go has a 12 mile range and three speed modes that are relatively easy to adjust on the fly via the brilliant but small LED display that’s mounted into the handlebar stem.
This scooter also features a waterproof chassis, 10-inch puncture resistant tyres, a front drum brake and a rear electronic KERS brake that uses the motor to slow down, plus LED lights fore and aft.
At 16kgs, it’s not too heavy to carry up a flight of stairs, making it a great choice for railway travel. This writer was really impressed by how stable it felt, even at top speed.
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) _ Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (PCG) on Thursday reported profit of $478 million in its first quarter.
The San Francisco-based company said it had profit of 22 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 30 cents per share.
The utility holding company posted revenue of $5.8 billion in the period.
PG&E expects full-year earnings in the range of $1.07 to $1.13 per share.
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MOUNTLAKE TERRACE, Wash. (AP) _ FS Bancorp Inc. (FSBW) on Thursday reported first-quarter net income of $6.9 million.
The bank, based in Mountlake Terrace, Washington, said it had earnings of 81 cents per share.
The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 71 cents per share.
The bank holding company posted revenue of $30.5 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $28.6 million, which fell short of Street forecasts.
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The last time Mike Ertel stepped on a football field was more than a decade ago as the starting quarterback for St. Simon’s Middle School in Indianapolis, Indiana.
A native Hoosier, Ertel ultimately chose basketball over football but always felt an itch to return to the gridiron and got his chance this spring while helping lead the UAB basketball team to a C-USA championship and its first trip back to the NCAA tournament since the 2015 season.
Following an epic 3-point shooting performance in a late-season win at rival Southern Miss, the 6-foot-2 guard hopped the team bus, arrived back in Birmingham almost four hours later at three in the morning and managed only a mere three hours of sleep before taking in his first day of football practice as a communications intern for the UAB sports information office.
“First of all, he’s been very consistent,” UAB sports information director Ted Feeley said. “Playing and being in my office during season, I give him credit -- Kelle Sanders as well, he’s interned for us through spring practice.”
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Beginning his collegiate career at LA-Monroe, Ertel played three seasons for the Warhawks and earned an undergraduate degree in risk management before transferring to UAB following the pandemic-shortened 2019-2020 season -- becoming the first player signed by head coach Andy Kennedy after the latter was hired in March 2020.
Ertel chose communications for his graduate studies upon enrolling at UAB and earned C-USA All-Academic Team honors this past season. Despite thriving in the classroom, he needed to complete one last requirement before earning his degree.
“I needed an internship to graduate and Ted said I could come be his intern,” he said.
As a Division I athlete Ertel understands hard work and the mind-numbing monotony that can accompany it but has found a new appreciation for those behind the scenes and the media in general. During his time working in the SID office, Ertel has printed and laminated credentials, proofread media handouts, collected student-athletes for interviews, and was even spotted taking staff photos during an ESPN+ broadcast of a UAB softball game.
“I never realized how much work those guys do,” Ertel said. “Every little stat, every paper that we get or the media gets, those guys are behind it. They get in there early and stay late. If we have a game, they’re not leaving until 11 or 11:30 from the arena. Those guys work super hard.”
As with anything in his life, Ertel embraces his intern role seriously but has added a bit of character to the SID office since assuming his duties.
“Mike has a big personality that not a lot of people knew,” Feeley said. “He’s really funny, he brings a lot of good laughs to our office, but he’s been really good. When it’s time to work, he’s really good at what he does.”
Regardless of any ‘grunt work,’ Ertel is enjoying his time working the other side of the scoring table and building relationships throughout the entire athletic department. Still, returning to the football field for the first time since before he was a teenager has been an eye-opening experience and the preferred perk of being an intern.
“My favorite part is being around the different sports,” Ertel said. “Obviously, I’m only around basketball and that’s all I’ve ever known. These are the first football practices I’ve seen -- I can watch football practice now and it’s super cool to see the differences in how Coach (Bill) Clark runs practices and how they do things.”
Ertel, dubbed “Scoops” midway through the season after eclipsing 2,000 career points, is set to graduate this weekend, ending his time in the SID office and as a member of the UAB basketball program.
Despite his transfer status and only two years of service to the Blazers, Ertel became a favorite among the fan base and leaves an indelible mark on the Southside. He finished his UAB career averaging 11.7 points (2,123 total points), 1.9 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.1 steals, shooting 41.8 percent overall and 34.2 percent from 3-point range and earning two C-USA All-Tournament Team selections (2021-2022).
Ertel and former Sun Belt frenemy Quan Jackson, who was the second player to sign under Kennedy after the former urged him to join forces at UAB, have set a new standard in Kennedy’s rival of the Bartow standard.
“We did what we set out to do and that was to make the tournament and win the conference championship,” Ertel said. “We would have liked to be able to advance in the tournament but unfortunately we couldn’t do that. I’m really happy with what we accomplished, we set the tone for what AK wants to do in the future. I’m really happy I came here and appreciate all the support.” | https://www.al.com/uab/2022/04/every-little-stat-what-uab-basketballs-mike-ertel-learned-as-an-sid-intern.html | 2022-04-28T13:11:54Z | https://www.al.com/uab/2022/04/every-little-stat-what-uab-basketballs-mike-ertel-learned-as-an-sid-intern.html | true |
PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) _ Simmons First National Corp. (SFNC) on Thursday reported net income of $65.1 million in its first quarter.
The bank, based in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, said it had earnings of 58 cents per share.
The bank holding company posted revenue of $203.9 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $187.8 million, falling short of Street forecasts.
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ATHENS — Despite being short-handed for a few days, the Towanda softball team stayed ready. The commitment proved valuable as the Lady Knights defeated Athens 10-7 on Wednesday.
“Our last game was last Thursday, and we’ve been practicing since then,” Towanda coach Caitlyn Doerner said. “We had some awesome, selfless girls who came ready to play tonight. That was awesome.”
Towanda jumped out to an early lead when two runs scored on an error, and Paige Perry launched a two-run homer to make the score 4-0.
Athens got one run back on a home run of its own off the bat of Ella Coyle in the bottom of the first.
Towanda added another run in the second on an RBI groundout by Aleah Johnson.
The Lady Wildcats put together a rally in the bottom of the third inning.
Caydence Macik started it off with a double and came in to score on an error. Ashlyn VanFleet and Aliyah Butler added RBI singles to make the score 5-4.
The score remained the same until the sixth, when Towanda added four more runs.
Brea Overpeck hit a two-run homer to push the lead back to three runs, and Perry hit a two-RBI double to make it a 9-5 game.
“Paige and Bri stepped up tonight and really contributed at the plate,” Doerner said. “I think all of our players really contributed to our win tonight.”
Overpeck finished the game with two hits and four RBI and Perry had two hits and three RBI. Johnson added two hits and one RBI, while Shaylee Greenland.
Athens once again began to claw back in the bottom of the sixth.
Macik hit an RBI double and came in to score on a triple by Jules Pack. Pack later scored on an error to pull Athens back within two.
Overpeck came through again for Towanda in the top of the seventh to bump the lead back to three at 10-7, and Athens could not score in the bottom of the inning.
It was a frustrating loss for Athens coach Mickey Farrell.
“They made the plays and we didn’t, that’s it, bottom line,” he said. “They made plays, we didn’t make plays. We hit the ball hard, they caught it. We had a lot of errors and left a lot of people on base.”
Macik led the Lady Wildcats with three hits and an RBI, while Butler and VanFleet each had one hit and one RBI.
Both teams will play at home at 4:30 p.m. tomorrow, as Athens takes on Troy and Towanda faces Wyalusing.
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- 1.5 GW of solar Power Purchase Agreements ("PPAs") signed since March 2022 with utilities, mainly SECI (1.4 GW), with projects to be located in Rajasthan
- 0.5 GW of long-term agreements signed with corporate buyers; assets to be set up in states of Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan
GURGAON, India, April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ReNew Power ("ReNew" or "the Company") (NASDAQ: RNW) (NASDAQ: RNWWW), India's leading renewable energy company, today announced it has signed five solar PPAs with Solar Energy Corporation of India ("SECI") and Punjab State Power Corporation Limited ("PSPCL"), as well as multiple long-term purchase agreements with corporate buyers together totalling around 2 GW.
This has seen the company's gross total portfolio jump to ~12.1 GW from 10.2 GW at the beginning of this calendar year.
The new utility solar projects will be located in the western state of Rajasthan and have flat tariffs over 25 years. Four solar PPAs have been signed with SECI, an entity owned by the Government of India that has a AA+ domestic debt rating by ICRA, a subsidiary of Standard & Poor's. The fifth PPA is with PSPCL.
Two PPAs of 600 MW and 375 MW are under the SECI Rajasthan IV scheme, where ReNew will supply electricity at ₹ 2.18/kWh (~US 2.9* ¢/kWh). The other two PPAs with SECI for 300 MW and 100 MW** are under the SECI IX scheme and have a tariff of ₹ 2.37/kWh (~US 3.1 ¢/kWh). ReNew recently acquired a beneficial interest in the 300 MW (SECI IX) and 375 MW (SECI Rajasthan IV) projects, subject to the terms of the respective PPAs.
For the PSPCL PPA of 100 MW, ReNew will supply electricity at ₹2.33/kWh (~US 3.0 ¢/kWh). All the projects are expected to be commissioned by the fourth calendar quarter of 2023.
Corporate buyers have signed long-term agreements with ReNew for the purchase of clean energy or renewable energy credits for approximately 0.5 GW (491 MW), with energy tariffs ranging between ₹ 3.06 - ₹ 3.95/kWh (~US 4.0 ¢/kWh – ~US 5.2 ¢/kWh). The corporates include a large US-based global tech major, Grasim Industries (part of the Aditya Birla Group), and Netmagic (a subsidiary of NTT Communications, Japan). This takes ReNew's overall corporate portfolio to over 900 MW, making it one of the largest renewable energy solutions providers for corporates.
Speaking about the recent spate of PPA signings, Chairman and CEO of ReNew, Mr Sumant Sinha, said: "ReNew is at the vanguard of India's clean energy transition. We believe that our vertical integration, combined with our scale and ability to offer customized intelligent energy solutions, allows us to win projects and provide returns in line with our targets."
"The addition of ~1.9 GW comfortably above our threshold returns is a testament to ReNew's competitive advantages. With this ramp-up in total portfolio addition, ReNew is proud to very much remain at the centre of national efforts to meet India's ambitious climate goals, set by Honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modi at COP26," Sinha added.
The solar modules for these projects are expected to be manufactured at the 2 GW module manufacturing facility being built by ReNew and sourced through tolling contracts with domestic suppliers.
ReNew recently also announced an investment by Mitsui & Co. Ltd in its 1.3 GW round-the-clock renewable energy project, and a joint venture with Indian Oil Corporation and Larsen & Toubro for developing green hydrogen capacity in India.
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Joel Piroe: Swansea would want a 'huge sum' to sell top-scorer says Russell Martin
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Russell Martin says it would take "a huge sum of money" to convince Swansea City to sell Joel Piroe this summer.
Piroe, 22, has scored 24 goals since joining the Championship side from PSV Eindhoven for an initial £1m in July 2021.
Martin says interest in Piroe is inevitable, with Leicester City being linked with the Dutch forward.
"We have a valuation for Joel and I don't think that's going to be flexible really," said the Swansea boss.
"We can't say we're definitely not going to sell him, I can't say that about any player because any player outside the top four in the Premier League is for sale at the right price.
"But it'll take a huge sum of money to take him away from us."
Piroe, who also has six assists in his 43 Swansea appearances, has consistently scored goals whether leading the line or playing off Michael Obafemi.
The Dutchman's biggest strength is his finishing, though he has also impressed with his work-rate, hold-up play and ability to bring others into the game.
Martin would not place a valuation on Piroe, but suggested Swansea would demand a similar deal to the £20m package which saw Oli McBurnie leave for Sheffield United in 2019.
"Joel's not in a desperate rush to leave," Martin said. "I spoke to Joel's agent after Tuesday night, he's so happy here and loves his team-mates and what we're doing. That makes a big difference about how the boys feel about being here.
"The rumours are going to go crazy but my job is not to pay too much attention to that. We have a really clear plan for the summer."
One player who does not figure in Martin's plans for 2022-23 is centre-back Ryan Bennett.
The 32-year-old has another season on his Swansea contract, but Martin says the former Norwich, Leicester and Wolves player can leave.
"Ryan knows where we're at - we have had a really good chat. He's not part of our plans moving forward, he knows that and he is comfortable with that," Martin said.
"To play this way you have to be all in and it's difficult for some people. He got into really good form then came out of the team and struggled to find it again.
"He trains hard and stays fit, but we'll assess what happens in the summer. I think it's best for everyone [if he leaves], really, probably."
Martin, whose side visit Nottingham Forest in the penultimate game of their Championship campaign on Saturday, has laughed off speculation linking him with a summer move to Watford.
"I've said to you all along, I'm in a job I'm absolutely loving in a place I'm loving living in and my family are really happy," he said.
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PURCHASE, N.Y. (AP) _ MasterCard Inc. (MA) on Thursday reported first-quarter net income of $2.63 billion.
The Purchase, New York-based company said it had profit of $2.68 per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were $2.76 per share.
The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of 13 analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $2.17 per share.
The processor of debit and credit card payments posted revenue of $5.17 billion in the period, also exceeding Street forecasts. Twelve analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $4.9 billion.
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MINNEAPOLIS — Target Corp. has agreed to $5 million in civil penalties and a host of other changes to its in-store and online pricing practices, following a lawsuit by prosecutors in California, who claim the national retailer engaged in false advertising and unfair competition.
The lawsuit and judgement come after a KARE 11 investigation uncovered certain prices in the Target app switching when customers walked into the store.
“We learned of your news story that showed changes on the app depending on the location,” said Steve Spinella, deputy district attorney for San Diego County. “We conducted our own independent investigation to see if this was also occurring in California.”
Spinella joined six other county prosecutors in California and recently sued target, accusing the chain of charging customers higher prices than advertised.
According to the civil complaint, prosecutors found prices posted for various items on Target.com or the Target app that then switched when a customer entered the perimeter of the store without “clearly and conspicuously disclosing the sales channel.”
Prosecutors deemed these practices violated the state’s Business and Professions Code.
“With this latest lawsuit, we’re continuing to protect consumers and their hard-earned money, as well as ensuring that Target is held responsible when it violates the law,” said Summer Stephan, district attorney of San Diego County.
In a judgement negotiated between prosecutors and Target, the company admits no guilt, but has agreed to some big changes.
First, Target must pay $5 million in civil penalties.
According to the court order, Target will also create a price accuracy program with signs advertising the program at every kiosk and every entrance at every Target in the state of California.
The court ordered weekly price audits that will be checked by state regulators, and the company can no longer use a geofence to change prices on the app or website when a customer approaches the store.
In response to the lawsuit, a Target spokesperson told KARE 11, "Target is committed to providing value to our guests, and that includes accurate pricing in our stores and online. We've taken steps to improve our processes because the majority of these issues in California occurred when promotional signs were not removed immediately after a promotion ended. If guests have questions, they can bring their receipt to the Guest Service desk to discuss a price adjustment."
What does this mean for Target stores in Minnesota you may be wondering?
We looked into the Target app now, three years after our initial investigation, and found a few changes here as well.
Prices no longer switch in the parking lot. Also, each price on the app clearly states if it's online or in-store.
Further, when we brought certain items to the register in the store, we were notified of and charged a cheaper online sale price without asking.
Can prices still differ online and in-store? Yes, there's nothing illegal about that. But now, customers should know what to expect to pay, however you shop.
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SANDUSKY, Ohio (AP) _ Civista Bancshares Inc. (CIVB) on Thursday reported first-quarter profit of $8.5 million.
The bank, based in Sandusky, Ohio, said it had earnings of 57 cents per share.
The results fell short of Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 60 cents per share.
The bank holding company posted revenue of $32.3 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $30.6 million, also falling short of Street forecasts.
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Which Pokemon game for the Nintendo Switch is best?
Pokemon has been around since the 1990s and is still popular today. Most Pokemon video games are played on the Nintendo Switch or a smartphone. The Nintendo Switch lets you play from home or on the go. Many people prefer the Nintendo Switch games, as they’re usually more fun. If you’re looking for an open-world game with plenty to do, Pokémon Legends: Arceus is an excellent choice.
What to know before you buy a Nintendo Switch Pokemon Game
What is Pokemon?
This fun series has hundreds of monsters that trainers catch and raise. As the creatures battle and adventure with their trainer, they gain experience and evolve into more powerful creatures. Pokemon was originally a GameBoy game, trading card game and animated series but has since expanded into mobile games, toys, clothing and more.
Types of Nintendo Switch Pokemon games
- Role-playing games: Most titles fall in the role-playing category. These games let players take on the role of a trainer. Players travel from place to place, adding data to their Pokedex as they meet and catch new Pokemon. In most cases, these role-playing games feature a powerful, legendary monster that players have to defeat and capture.
- Fighting games: Some titles let players choose from a roster of Pokemon and engage in battles. These games are often less popular than role-playing titles but can be pretty competitive.
- Photography games: The Snap series lets players solve puzzles and take photos of various creatures. These on-rails games don’t let you travel the world like role-playing games, but they can be relaxing compared to other titles.
- MOBA games: This is the newest type of Pokemon game. MOBA games play similarly to League of Legends. These titles let players join teams and battle against other teams online. MOBA games are among the most competitive Pokemon titles available.
Nintendo Switch Pokemon Game generations
The Nintendo Switch games primarily feature newer Pokemon generations, such as the eighth generation. Generation nine games were announced in February 2022. The Nintendo Switch also features remakes of popular generation one games and games with monsters from various generations.
What to look for in a quality Nintendo Switch Pokemon game
Online play
Games with online capabilities allow you to trade Pokemon with trainers worldwide. Trading is an excellent way to get monsters that may be difficult to catch on your own. In some cases, you can battle other players as well. Online capabilities typically unlock other in-game features, such as mini-quests that let you get new items.
A large selection of Pokemon
Not all games have the same number of Pokemon to catch. Most have more than 200 different species, although you may have to buy two games to complete your Pokedex. For example, Pokemon Sword and Shield have 400 Pokemon, but you will need both titles to catch them all. Still, many players can complete their Pokedex by trading online instead of buying two games.
An interesting story
Most games follow a relatively similar story. In most cases, a legendary Pokemon is wreaking havoc on the world because it is powerful and untamed. In other cases, the legendary creature is simply mysterious, and players are tasked with learning more about it. Still, certain story elements make each game unique. For example, in Pokemon Legends: Arceus, the player is transported across space and time by the powerful Arceus.
How much you can expect to spend on a Nintendo Switch Pokemon game
These games typically cost $50-$60, depending on how new they are.
Nintendo Switch Pokemon game FAQ
Does the Nintendo Switch have all Pokemon games?
A. There are currently seven games available on the Nintendo Switch. Many older games aren’t available on the Switch, but Nintendo has remade several classic titles and may continue to release remakes in the future.
Did Nintendo help make Pokemon?
A. Nintendo, Game Freak and Creatures founded the Pokemon Company.
Is the Nintendo Switch similar to the Wii?
A. The Nintendo Switch features motion controls similar to the Wii, but you can use it as a portable gaming device.
How many Pokemon are there?
A. As of generation eight, there are 898 Pokemon, including legendaries. Generation nine has already been announced, and there will likely be more generations after nine.
What’s the best Nintendo Switch Pokemon game to buy?
Top Nintendo Switch Pokemon game
What you need to know: This game features an exciting story and a crafting mode reminiscent of the popular Breath of the Wild game.
What you’ll love: This allows you to catch Pokemon by battling them or sneaking up on them and throwing a Pokeball. Many players felt this game was a refreshing update on the typical Pokemon RPG format. It has a unique art style and an open-world map.
What you should consider: Many of the textures, trees and grass often glitch.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top Nintendo Switch Pokemon game for the money
What you need to know: This features generation-eight Pokemon and allows players to explore the Galar Region.
What you’ll love: This game introduced powerful gigantimax Pokemon much larger than the creatures’ traditional forms. There are downloadable content options that allow you to expand the game’s features and story.
What you should consider: The NPCs don’t have as much personality as they do in other games.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
What you need to know: This remake of the classic Pokemon Yellow game features several new mechanics that most players enjoyed.
What you’ll love: This game is ideal for younger players. You aim your pokeballs when trying to catch Pokemon, making it feel more skill-based than previous titles. This features online and local multiplayer.
What you should consider: You don’t battle wild Pokemon in this game, but still battle other trainers. Some people received copies from other countries, impacting the game’s online capabilities.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Expert advice for curb appeal projects you can do yourself
The front exterior of your house leaves a first impression on everyone who passes by or visits. But if your home’s curb appeal isn’t so appealing, it can be visually unimpressive. Whether you are trying to sell your house or just want it to be more aesthetically appealing, there are projects you can do that aren’t extremely expensive or difficult. Even experienced DIYers need a little help. That’s why we consulted with home improvement and tools expert Beth Allen for advice on DIY projects that are affordable yet take a home’s curb appeal to a whole new level. As the founder of HIP Chicks (Home Improvement Project Chicks), Allen offers project ideas and tips that will make your home impressive at first glance.
Benefits of enhancing curb appeal
Creating curb appeal may seem simple, but Allen reminds readers that it offers several key benefits. It begins with keeping a front porch and entryway tidy. This makes the area welcoming, she said.
It’s also economically smart to enhance the front of a home. Realtors always stress the value of curb appeal, but Allen said it goes beyond that. “There’s always that financial benefit when selling your home. But we’ve all heard of that broken window philosophy: When a broken window in a neighborhood happens and everybody ignores it, the neighborhood starts to deteriorate,” she said. “If you are keeping your home up, it sends a message to everybody else around that you care about your space, you care about your community. It elevates everybody.”
Although it may take some motivation to tackle curb appeal DIY projects, Allen said there are physiological benefits to completing such tasks. Repairs and home beautification also give homeowners a sense of control and safety, she added.
Getting started
Clean the porch and entryway
Before beginning any porch projects, the area should be clean. “Cleaning the porch and entryway is huge. Get a power washer out — or just the garden hose — to get the cobwebs down. Scrub the siding with a brush to get rid of the mold and mildew. Clean your light fixtures to get the bugs and the dust out,” Allen said.
Invest in essential DIY tools
Some curb appeal projects are quite simple, but others require tools. “There’s just the wide range of things that every homeowner needs, and it depends on your skill set, your ambition, your wallet, all of those things,” Allen advised. She recommends purchasing a tool box and stocking it with essential tools, such as a hammer, tape measure, wrench, screwdriver set and needle-nose pliers. While most power tools are best for larger projects and those with some construction skills, Allen said a power drill is a must for most DIYers.
DIY curb appeal projects
Some DIY curb appeal projects require more skills than others. Allen said that small changes, such as adding decorative flower pots and a new doormat, look great but are easy and quite inexpensive.
Painting the front door takes minimal skill but makes a big difference. Allen said that choosing the right paint is essential for excellent results. “Do you get a lot of sun on your door? Is your door exposed to the elements because you don’t have a porch? Is your door wood? Is your door steel?” Allen said these are some factors to take into consideration when choosing door paint.
Curb appeal boosting projects that require a bit more skill but are quite doable include updating front door hardware, adding a peephole and mail slot, replacing address numbers and installing a new mailbox.
Think about security
Not only does exterior lighting add curb appeal, but it also enhances security. Solar uplights and landscape lights are good choices, Allen advised. Lights that work automatically with built-in sensors look great and may deter would-be thieves. “Some have a dusk to dawn photocell in them, or they have the motion-sensing so that it provides security as well,” Allen said. “A well-lit house is less interesting to a burglar than a dark house.”
Whether you have a dog or not, placing a large dog bowl near your entryway or putting up dog signs are also deterrents.
Ideas for apartment dwellers
Enhancing the curb appeal of an apartment makes it feel homey and cozy. Renters have limited options, and Allen noted that nothing that could damage or permanently alter the structure should be used. “Go with a new doormat,” she suggested. “You can hang a pretty architectural piece outside your apartment or next to your entry. Change up a wreath; put out something simple (seasonal or not).”
What to buy for DIY curb appeal projects
Feit Electric Dawn to Dusk Intellibulb
The Dawn to Dusk Intellibulb saves energy and adds security to your home’s exterior, thanks to the built-in sensor that turns it on automatically when the sun goes down. It also shuts off during the day.
Sold by Home Depot and Amazon
DeWalt Screwdriver Bit Set with Nut Drivers
This quality set by DeWalt is packed with durable bits and nuts for completing numerous DIY jobs around the house. The rugged case keeps the 70 pieces well organized, and it is easy to store and transport.
Sold by Amazon and Home Depot
LPHUMEX Motion-Activated Light Socket
Illuminating your entryway on demand is effortless with these motion-activated sockets that automatically turn lights on when motion is detected by the sensors. You get two sockets for the price.
Sold by Amazon
Ryobi ONE+ Drill/Driver 40-piece Kit
When extra power is needed to complete a DIY job, a drill/driver will come in handy. Ryobi’s ONE+ comes with a lithium-ion battery, a charger, 40 versatile bits and a well-made storage case.
Sold by Home Depot
Winston Porter Ramonita Mineral Stone Nonslip Door Mat
Not only does this mat have an appealing design, but it also features a rubber backing that keeps it in place. It’s constructed of weather-resistant materials that hold up well to the elements and heavy foot traffic.
Sold by Wayfair
Stanley 65-piece Home Tool Kit
This kit is packed with essential tools that will come in handy for DIY projects. It includes a hammer, pliers, a tape measure, hex keys, screwdrivers and more.
Sold by Home Depot
These metal dog signs are stylish and functional, as they have an attractive font that alerts visitors of your four-legged friend. You’ll get two signs per order.
Sold by Amazon
Schlage Camelot Single Cylinder Deadbolt with Accent Handle Door Handleset
Updating an entryway door is easy with this comprehensive lock set that includes a deadbolt and stylish handle. It’s available in several attractive finishes.
Sold by Home Depot
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IPO a first step towards destruction of public character of LIC: Opposition
Scaling down of valuation of share was done under pressure from international investors out to make a quick buck, says CPI(M)
Opposition parties criticised the Central Government for offloading its stake in Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) in the form of Initial Public Offering (IPO) that opens on May 4. They called it a first step towards destruction of the public character of LIC that holds two-third of the insurance market.
In a statement, Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] Polit Bureau expressed concern at the scaling down of the valuation of the LIC share which, it alleged, was done under pressure from the international investors out to make a quick buck.
“The latest estimate of Embedded Value (EV) of LIC was pegged at ₹5.40 lakh crore. About two months ago, it was expected that the real worth of each LIC share would be arrived at by applying a multiplication factor of between 2.5 and 3. However, cajoled by international investors, the government is now trying to scale down the valuation dramatically by using a multiplication of just 1.1 times LIC’s estimated EV,” the party said. This smacked of gross impropriety and financial wrongdoing, it stated.
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh tweeted, “Very intriguing that while filing the prospectus in February for its mega IPO, LIC disinvestment was at 2.5 times the embedded value, but now the valuation of the IPO to open soon is just 1.1 times. Why is the Modi govt so desperate to sell and sell cheap?”
The CPI(M) said the Government of India had only invested ₹5 crore in it and now the total life fund stood at ₹34 lakh crores. With the IPO, the party said, the government was also selling the future income flows to the policy holders.
‘A desperate measure’
Communist Party of India (CPI) general secretary D. Raja called the IPO a desperate measure by a government that had failed to generate revenue since it was not willing to take on the rich. “The sell-offs are bound to affect the sovereignty and economic independence of our sovereign nation which in contrast will benefit the corporates, both domestic and foreign,” he stated.
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SEATTLE (AP) — A Seattle man was sentenced to seven years in prison for repeatedly selling large amounts of fentanyl while out on bail on a drug charge.
Ricky Chavez Hernandez must also serve three years of supervision after serving his prison term under the sentencing imposed Wednesday by U.S. District Judge John Coughenour, prosecutors said.
Hernandez sold a quarter pound of powder fentanyl for $8,500 to someone working with law enforcement in April 2021, U.S. Attorney Nick Brown said in a press release. An analysis of the fentanyl he sold found animal tranquilizer, Brown said. He sold two more times before his arrest, Brown said.
Hernandez was out on bail for charges related to drug trafficking crimes from King County Superior Court at the time of the sales.
Prosecutors said fentanyl is deadly, not only for drug users but for others who can be inadvertently exposed. Hernandez “was mixing pure powdered fentanyl with various other substances at his house where his mother, girlfriend, and infant daughter lived.
Mixing drugs with the lethality of fentanyl, which can kill through air exposure alone, is dangerous enough. Doing so with an infant in the house indicates exceptional recklessness regarding the health risks to others,” prosecutors wrote in their sentencing memo. | https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Seattle-man-sentenced-to-7-years-for-selling-17133142.php | 2022-04-28T14:02:53Z | https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Seattle-man-sentenced-to-7-years-for-selling-17133142.php | true |
ISSAQUAH, Wash. (AP) — An invasive species is consuming and competing with native species in western Washington, including salmon.
Scientists have spotted African clawed frogs in Issaquah, Lacey and Bothell, KING5 reported. The frogs were initially brought into the United States to be used in pregnancy tests and later became pets, said state wildlife scientist Max Lambert.
Although Washington made it illegal to own them, some still do. Some who have decided not to keep the frogs, and released them into ponds and streams. As officials began looking into the issue, they discovered hundreds of frogs.
“These are considered one of the worst invasive species on earth,” Lambert said. “They’ll eat a lot of native insects, which are good forage food for our fishes and our amphibians, they will eat tadpoles of our native salamanders, and they’ll eat fish. We looked at some of their stomach contents - and they’re full of baby fish.”
People working to restore salmon populations fear the frogs will infringe on that progress.
Since Trout Unlimited began trapping in January, the organization has caught about 300 frogs, Rebecca Lavier said. Around half of those have been found in the past few weeks. They believe it's just a fraction of the population. | https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Wildlife-officials-warn-of-invasive-frogs-in-17133193.php | 2022-04-28T14:03:31Z | https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Wildlife-officials-warn-of-invasive-frogs-in-17133193.php | false |
BP, Volkswagen unveil details of e-car charging partnership
In a first phase of the partnership, which was initially unveiled at Volkswagen's Power Day in March 2021, 4,000 charging points could be installed at BP's Aral retail sites in Germany and BP retail sites in Britain over the next 24 months.
BP and Volkswagen on Thursday fleshed out details of their electric vehicle charging alliance, aiming to jointly install 8,000 fast-charging spots across Europe by 2024 in a bid to stoke demand for battery-powered vehicles.
By end-2024, up to 8,000 spots could be available across Europe, the companies said, unveiling the first charger of their joint initiative in the German city of Dusseldorf.
The fast-chargers will have a capacity of as much as 150 kilowatts (kW), which can deliver a meaningful charge for a range of around 160 kilometres (100 miles) in just over 10 minutes and might hep fix the issue of range anxiety that still weighs on demand for electric vehicles (EVs).
"EV charging is one of the key engines driving BP's transformation to an integrated energy company," BP Chief Executive Bernard Looney said. "When you bring together one of the world's leading car makers and one of the world's leading energy companies - the opportunity is huge."
Volkswagen, which has similar charging partnerships with Spain's Iberdrola and Italy's Enel, aims to overtake Tesla as the world's largest EV seller.
Under the terms of their agreement, Volkswagen and BP said that under the agreement, they would also look to pursue further opportunities together to provide future solutions for lower carbon mobility.
"Rapid expansion of the charging network is crucial now," Thomas Schmall, Volkswagen's board member in charge of technology, said. "To make that happen, our pioneering flexible, fast chargers offer a perfect solution, since the time and costs required for installation are minimal." Also Read: | https://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/amp/news/industry/bp-volkswagen-unveil-details-of-e-car-charging-partnership/91153656 | 2022-04-28T14:07:28Z | https://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/amp/news/industry/bp-volkswagen-unveil-details-of-e-car-charging-partnership/91153656 | false |
UK car production in March weakest since '09 financial crisis: SMMT
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said 76,900 cars were produced in March compared with 115,498 last year, and attributed the 33.4% fall primarily to a decrease in production for overseas markets.
Car production in Britain fell by about a third last month, marking the weakest March since the financial crisis in 2009, as an ongoing global shortage of chips and the Ukraine conflict roiled manufacturers, industry data showed on Thursday.
The auto industry has been reeling from soaring metal and energy prices, supply-chain snarls due to the pandemic and a shortage of semiconductor chips that has hurt other sectors too.
Now, Russia's invasion of Ukraine - a major auto hub - has left carmakers scrambling https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/europes-carmakers-scramble-replace-ukrainian-auto-parts-2022-03-14 for alternative supplies of vital parts. Russia and Ukraine are sources for electric wiring and for aluminium, palladium and nickel used in batteries.
The challenges meant 100,000 fewer cars were manufactured in the first three months of the year compared with 2021, SMMT data showed, as production for the quarter fell by 32.4%.
"Recovery has not yet begun and with a backdrop of an increasingly difficult economic environment, including escalating energy costs, urgent action is needed to protect the competitiveness of UK manufacturing," said SMMT Chief Executive Mike Hawes.
The industry body called on the government for relief on energy costs at the same level afforded to other energy-intensive industries, and asked for access to low cost and low carbon energy as the shift to electric vehicles ramps up.
Earlier this month, Britain extended a scheme to help energy-intensive industries such as steel manufacturing to cope with soaring electricity costs, which have also reached new highs this year following the Russia-Ukraine crisis. Also Read:
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By LAURAN NEERGAARD
AP Medical Writer
Moderna on Thursday asked U.S. regulators to authorize low doses of its COVID-19 vaccine for children younger than 6, a long-awaited move toward potentially opening shots for millions of tots by summer.
Frustrated families are waiting impatiently for a chance to protect the nation’s littlest kids as all around them people shed masks and other public health precautions — even though highly contagious coronavirus mutants continue to spread.
Moderna submitted data to the Food and Drug Administration that it hopes will prove two low-dose shots can protect babies, toddlers and preschoolers — albeit not as effectively during the omicron surge as earlier in the pandemic.
“There is an important unmet medical need here with these youngest kids,” Dr. Paul Burton, Moderna’s chief medical officer, told The Associated Press. Two kid-size shots “will safely protect them. I think it is likely that over time they will need additional doses. But we’re working on that.”
Now, only children ages 5 or older can be vaccinated in the U.S., using rival Pfizer’s vaccine, leaving 18 million younger tots unprotected.
Moderna’s vaccine isn’t the only one in the race. Pfizer is soon expected to announce if three of its even smaller-dose shots work for the littlest kids, months after the disappointing discovery that two doses weren’t quite strong enough.
Whether it’s one company’s shots or both, FDA vaccine chief Dr. Peter Marks said the agency will “move quickly without sacrificing our standards” in deciding if tot-sized doses are safe and effective.
While questions are swirling about what’s taking so long, Marks pointedly told lawmakers this week that the FDA can’t evaluate a product until a manufacturer completes its application. FDA will publicly debate the evidence with its scientific advisers before making a decision, and Marks said multiple meetings would be set to cover several expected applications.
“It’s critically important that we have the proper evaluation so that parents will have trust in any vaccines that we authorize,” Marks told a Senate committee.
If FDA clears vaccinations for the littlest, next the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention would have to recommend who needs them — all tots or just those at higher risk from COVID-19.
Many parents are desperate for whichever vaccine gets to the scientific finish line first.
“We’ve been kind of left behind as everybody else moves on,” said Meagan Dunphy-Daly, a Duke University marine biologist whose 6-year-old daughter is vaccinated — but whose 3-year-old and 18-month-old sons are part of Pfizer’s trial.
The family continues to mask and take other precautions until it’s clear if the boys got real vaccine or dummy shots. If it turns out they weren’t protected in the Pfizer study and Moderna’s shots are cleared first, Dunphy-Daly said she’d seek them for her sons.
“I will feel such a sense of relief when I know my boys are vaccinated and that the risk of them getting a serious infection is so low,” she said.
Some parents even have urged the government to let families choose shots before all the evidence is in.
“This strain of COVID feels almost impossible to dodge,” Dana Walker, a mother of an 8-month-old, tearfully told a CDC meeting last week. “Cut red tape and allow parents to protect their kids.”
The FDA will face some complex questions.
In a study of kids ages 6 months through 5 years, two Moderna shots — each a quarter of the regular dose — triggered high levels of virus-fighting antibodies, the same amount proven to protect young adults, Burton said. There were no serious side effects, and the shots triggered fewer fevers than other routine vaccinations.
But the vaccine proved between about 40% and 50% effective at preventing symptomatic COVID-19 during the trial. Burton blamed the omicron variant’s ability to partially evade vaccine immunity, noting that unboosted adults showed similarly less effectiveness against milder omicron infections. While no children became severely ill during the study, he said high antibody levels are a proxy for protection against more serious illness — and the company will test a child booster dose.
Another issue: So far in the U.S., Moderna’s vaccine is restricted to adults. Other countries have expanded the shot to kids as young as 6. But months ago the FDA cited concern about a rare side effect, heart inflammation, in teen boys, and it hasn’t ruled on Moderna’s earlier pediatric applications.
Burton said the FDA may consider its vaccine for children of all ages — but also might open it first to the youngest kids who have no other option. He said safety data from millions of older children given Moderna vaccinations abroad should help reassure parents.
While COVID-19 generally isn’t as dangerous in youngsters as adults, some do become severely ill or even die. About 475 children younger than 5 have died from COVID-19 since the pandemic’s start, according to the CDC, and child hospitalizations soared at omicron’s peak.
Yet it’s not clear how many parents intend to vaccinate the youngest kids. Less than a third of children ages 5 to 11 have had two vaccinations, and 58% of those ages 12 to 17.
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JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli police say Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's family has received 2nd death threat, another bullet in the mail.
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Ohio school board member’s typo puts porn link in pro-abstinence Facebook post
BUTLER COUNTY, Ohio (WXIX/Gray News) - The Lakota School Board voted 4-1 to censure a board member for posting a link on Facebook that led to “inappropriate sexual content.”
A separate motion Wednesday passed requesting that board member Darbi Boddy resign immediately, WXIX reported.
Boddy, according to the censure resolution, made the post on her campaign’s Facebook account.
In her post, Boddy responds to the notion of the district hiring a firm to review its curriculum for potentially objectionable content.
Boddy, who ran on a platform opposing critical race theory, objects to hiring the firm without the board ensuring that both board members and the firm have an understanding of CRT. But she also objects to sexual education content she claimed is already found in Ohio schools, and she posts links to such sites as examples of what she would find objectionable, including content “about masturbating, sex toys, anything taught besides abstinence.”
One of the links originally contained a typo that took users not to the intended site but to a site containing sexual content the board found inappropriate.
“To post pornographic content on an official, public-facing school board member account that can be accessed by many of our own students is absolutely unacceptable,” Board President Lynda O’Connor said Wednesday evening. “Furthermore, to make a public accusation that our curriculum contains such pornographic material is deplorable.”
Boddy has since removed the link, according to the school board.
She posted a follow-up statement prior to Wednesday’s meeting. It reads in part: “One of the pornographic sites that was put in my communication as part of my list of what to look for in our schools, was a typo and although it was not meant to be part of my communication, it is still representative of the disgusting material that is being put in front of our children. If a typo brings more attention to this problem so be it.”
The board’s censure resolution contends it doesn’t matter that Boddy might not have meant to post the link in question: “Even if the link was posted inadvertently, Ms. Boddy demonstrated gross negligence and reckless conduct by posting links on her Facebook page without ensuring that the content thereon is appropriate.”
Boddy cast the lone no vote on the censure resolution as she walked out of the meeting, saying, “I will not be part of this political ruse.”
The board then voted 4-0 on the resignation request.
“You exposed our community, including potentially children, to inappropriate sexual content,” O’Connor said. “By trying to raise awareness about what to keep out of our schools, your manner of communication has placed it directly into our school community. Your conduct was fundamentally wrong and we expect you to take responsibility.”
School boards in Ohio do not have the authority to remove one of their fellow board members from the board.
“The steps taken at this afternoon’s emergency meeting are the strongest actions the Board can legally take in response to this situation,” a district spokesperson said.
The censure resolution notes Boddy has engaged in previous conduct unbecoming of a board member, referencing “disrespectful and unprofessional comments” to administrators and other Board members.
An earlier online petition to censure Boddy “for her continued disrespect and aggression” towards district superintendent Matt Miller has more than 1,500 signatures, according to The Cincinnati Enquirer.
The petition reads, “Month after month, meeting after meeting, Mrs. Boddy has repeatedly attacked the integrity and honesty of Mr. Miller. Mrs. Boddy’s statements and behavior serve to undermine the confidence in District leadership at the Board level. Additionally, by her words and statements she is demeaning the integrity of the entire Lakota Staff.”
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Manchester United fans have begged Elon Musk to buy their club after the billionaire finally closed in on eye-watering £34.5billion Twitter takeover deal.
Musk saw his initial bid rebuffed by the firm but made progress this week - and he is now the talk of the town. The CEO of Tesla said Twitter has 'tremendous potential' that he would be able to unlock, including relaxing its content restrictions to put an end to fake accounts.
It's an exciting time for Twitter users and one United fan responded by begging him to become a football club owner: "Buy Manchester United, it's pocket change. Just 4 billion." While another added: "Please buy Manchester United next." A third then continued: "Day 13 of asking Elon Musk to buy Man United."
Another fan jokingly said: "While you are at it, can you buy Manchester United and make it great again? You will get free sponsorship on our match day shirts. Boris gonna buy your Tesla soon," and another responded: "Manchester United FC is a viable business. You should buy the club as you won’t have reasons to regret doing so."
'Buy Manchester United' was trending on Twitter, due to the amount of fans asking the billionaire to buy the Old Trafford club. Musk said after the Twitter deal was confirmed: "Free speech is the bedrock of a functioning democracy, and Twitter is the digital town square where matters vital to the future of humanity are debated.
"I also want to make Twitter better than ever by enhancing the product with new features, making the algorithms open source to increase trust, defeating the spam bots, and authenticating all humans. Twitter has tremendous potential – I look forward to working with the company and the community of users to unlock it."
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The Red Devils have struggled this campaign under interim manager Ralf Rangnick, despite currently being sixth in the Premier League table. Fans will be hopeful that with the arrival of Ajax manager Erik ten Hag in the summer, there is a new breath of fresh air around the club.
A major rebuild is expected behind the scenes at Old Trafford under the new boss, who has committed to the club until the summer of 2025, with an option to extend an additional year. And a busy summer on the transfer front is also said to be on the cards.
But for now, supporters will have to see out the current season as United battle for a top-six finish, granting European football next year. Rangnick's side will face Chelsea at Old Trafford on Thursday evening. | https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/elon-musk-buy-manchester-united-26822650 | 2022-04-28T14:10:28Z | https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/elon-musk-buy-manchester-united-26822650 | true |
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy shrank last quarter for the first time since the pandemic recession struck two years ago, contracting at a 1.4% annual rate, but consumers and businesses kept spending in a sign of underlying resilience.
The weak showing does not mean a recession is likely in the coming months. Most economists expect a rebound in the April-June quarter as solid hiring and wage gains sustain growth.
Instead, the steady spending by households and companies suggests that the economy will likely keep expanding this year even though the Federal Reserve plans to raise rates aggressively to fight the inflation surge. The first quarter’s growth was hampered mainly by a slower restocking of goods in stores and warehouses and by a sharp drop in exports.
The Commerce Department’s estimate Thursday of the first quarter’s gross domestic product — the nation’s total output of goods and services — fell far below the 6.9% annual growth in the fourth quarter of 2021. And for 2021 as a whole, the economy grew 5.7%, the highest calendar-year expansion since 1984.
The economy is facing a range of pressures that have heightened worries about its fundamental health and raised concerns about a possible recession next year. Inflation is squeezing households as gas and food prices spike, borrowing costs mount and the global economy is rattled by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and China’s COVID-19 lockdowns.
To some extent, the first quarter’s weak showing also reflected a slowdown from last year’s robust rebound from the pandemic, which was fueled in part by vast government aid and ultra-low interest rates. With stimulus checks and other government supports having ended, consumer spending has slowed from its blistering pace in the first half of last year.
A broader global slowdown is also expected this year, according to estimates last week by the International Monetary Fund. The 190-nation lending organization now foresees the disruptions of the Ukraine war and COVID slowing global growth to 3.6% this year from 6.1% last year.
Still, the U.S. job market — the most important pillar of the economy — remains robust. The number of people receiving unemployment benefits, a proxy for layoffs, fell to the lowest level since 1970. And in the January-March quarter, businesses and consumers increased their spending at a 3.7% annual rate after adjusting for inflation.
Economists consider that trend a better gauge than overall GDP of the economy’s underlying strength. Most analysts expect the steady pace of spending to sustain the economy’s growth, though the outlook remains highly uncertain.
Last quarter’s slowdown followed vigorous growth in the final quarter of 2021, driven by a surge in inventories as companies restocked in anticipation of holiday season spending.
Imports surged nearly 20% in the January-March quarter as businesses and consumers bought more goods from abroad while U.S. exports fell nearly 6%. That disparity widened the trade deficit and subtracted 3.2 percentage points from the quarter’s growth.
The weakness of the economy’s overall growth rate contrasts with the vitality of the job market. At 3.6%, the unemployment rate is nearly back to the half-century low it reached just before the pandemic. Layoffs have reached historically low levels as employers, plagued by labor shortages, have held tightly onto their workers.
Wages are rising steadily as companies compete to attract and retain workers, a trend that has helped maintain consumers’ ability to spend. At the same time, though, that spending has helped fuel inflation, which reached 8.5% in March compared with 12 months earlier.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell has signaled a rapid series of rate increases to combat higher prices. The Fed is set to raise its key short-term rate by a half-percentage point next week, the first hike that large since 2000. At least two more half-point increases – twice the more typical quarter-point hike — are expected at subsequent Fed meetings. They would amount to one of the fastest series of Fed rate hikes in decades.
Powell is betting that with job openings at near-record levels, consumer spending healthy and unemployment unusually low, the Fed can slow the economy enough to tame inflation without causing a recession. Yet most economists are skeptical that the Fed can achieve that goal with inflation as high as it is. | https://www.wishtv.com/news/business/us-economy-shrank-by-1-4-in-q1-but-consumers-kept-spending/ | 2022-04-28T14:10:48Z | https://www.wishtv.com/news/business/us-economy-shrank-by-1-4-in-q1-but-consumers-kept-spending/ | false |
By AMANDA SEITZ and HANNAH FINGERHUT
Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — A majority of U.S. adults say misinformation around Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is a major problem, and they largely fault the Russian government for spreading those falsehoods.
A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows 61% of people in the United States say the spread of misinformation about the war is a major problem, with only 7% saying it’s not a problem. Older adults were more likely to identify the wartime misinformation as an issue, with 44% of those under 30 calling it a problem, compared with 65% of those 30 or older.
Misleading social media posts, fake pictures or videos and propagandized headlines have proliferated on websites, from TikTok to Facebook, since Russia’s assault on Ukraine began in February. In recent weeks, Russian state media and social media accounts have operated in lockstep to push tweets, TV reports and posts that claim photos of bombed buildings and bodies across Ukraine have been staged or faked. Even well-meaning, everyday social media users have fallen victim to the falsehoods, accidentally sharing or liking posts and images that turned out to be inaccurate.
About three-quarters of the American public fault the Russian government for advancing misinformation around the war, while many also blame social media users, tech companies and the news media. Far fewer place a great deal of blame on the Ukrainian or U.S. governments.
Russia’s falsehoods about the war are finding millions of eyeballs across social media and in state-media reports. Earlier this month, for example, a chorus of Kremlin media reports, Facebook pages, Twitter accounts and Telegram channels tried to refute photographs and satellite images of bodies left by Russian soldiers in the streets of Bucha, Ukraine, by calling the images a “hoax.”
“Russia’s reach is broad,” said Darren Linvill, a Clemson University professor who studies disinformation. “They have a lot of different outlets that they use — everything from state media, in Russian, English and especially Spanish.”
The poll shows a majority of U.S. residents, about 57%, say they think Russian President Vladimir Putin has directed Russian troops to commit war crimes, while 6% say they think he has not done so. An additional 36% say they don’t know enough to say.
Since Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, the AP and the PBS series “Frontline” have verified evidence of 178 potential war crimes.
The poll shows about 6 in 10 Americans say social media users have significant responsibility for the spread of misinformation about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Roughly half also fault social media companies and the news media.
Retiree Kellie Carroll, 58, who lives outside Fresno, California, said she is sometimes frustrated by social media users who share posts about the Russia-Ukraine war but don’t cite the source of their information.
“You’ll see things that people are stating as fact, like they are there,” Carroll said of posts she’s seen on social media around the war.
Carroll, who watches local news and listens to conservative talk radio, added that she, too, finds fault with news reporting on the war. She described it as difficult to find news reports around the war that are not injected with opinion.
“I don’t want the opinions, I just want the facts,” she said.
Half of Americans also blame the Chinese government, which has refused to condemn Russia’s actions in Ukraine, for spreading misinformation around the war.
Indeed, China’s state-run media outlets have made at least 74 English-language Facebook posts referencing a conspiracy theory that the U.S. is running secret biological warfare labs in Ukraine that have intentionally released deadly viruses, according to a new report from NewsGuard, a technology firm that monitors misinformation. (The U.S. runs biolabs in Ukraine. It’s not a secret, and they’re not crafting bioweapons there.)
“A lot of this is definitely geared toward the United States,” said Jack Brewster, an analyst for the firm. “They’re echoing the same talking points that Russia is.”
Somewhat fewer blame the spread of war misinformation on U.S. politicians, with 44% saying they bear significant responsibility and 32% saying the same about the U.S. government.
Roger Beaulieu, a 66-year-old New Yorker, said the Russian government is responsible for much of the misinformation around the war. But he’s been surprised when he reads The New York Times or watches MSNBC or CNN to see what he describes as misinformation coming from some Republican lawmakers about the war. Beaulieu specifically mentioned Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., who last month said that Ukraine invited Russia’s invasion by “poking the bear.”
“It just seems that there’s more support for Russia than I can possibly understand,” Beaulieu said.
Large majorities of Democrats and Republicans say Russia has a large share of responsibility for spreading misinformation, and 70% of Democrats along with 55% of Republicans say Putin has directed Russian troops to commit war crimes. About a quarter of Democrats and roughly a third of Republicans say they don’t know.
But Republicans are more likely than Democrats to say social media companies (63% vs. 50%), the news media (61% vs. 38%) and politicians in the U.S. (52% vs. 38%) also bear a significant amount of blame for misinformation about the war.
About a quarter of Americans overall said the Ukrainian government is significantly responsible for the spread of misinformation. Republicans were more likely to say the Ukrainian government had significant blame for spreading misinformation than Democrats, 32% to 15%. About 4 in 10 Americans say the Ukrainian government has little responsibility for the spread of misinformation.
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The AP-NORC poll of 1,085 adults was conducted April 14-18 using a sample drawn from NORC’s probability-based AmeriSpeak Panel, which is designed to be representative of the U.S. population. The margin of sampling error for all respondents is plus or minus 3.9 percentage points.
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NCB seizes 50 kg heroin and ₹30 lakh in cash from Shaheen Bagh
During NCB searches on Wednesday, the agency also seized ₹30 lakh in cash and a cash-counting machine from the residential premises of the arrested accused in Delhi’s Shaheen Bagh
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) seized 50 kg of heroin, and 47 kg of other narcotic substances and arrested one person in connection with an international drug smuggling racket on Wednesday.
During the searches, the agency also seized ₹30 lakh in cash and a cash-counting machine from the residential premises of the arrested accused in Delhi’s Shaheen Bagh.
“The contraband was stored in travel bags, bag packs and jute sacks. The seized heroin originated from Afghanistan,” said NCB Deputy Director General (Ops) Sanjay Kumar Singh. The agency suspects that the drug money was being channeled via the “hawala” channels. In order to evade detection, the heroin was stuffed in packets bearing the logo of a popular e-commerce company.
During the probe, the NCB earlier received information that a syndicate involving Indian and Afghan nationals, operating in and around Delhi, or neighbouring States, was linked to the case. Such groups have been smuggling in heroin concealed in legitimate goods “imported” via maritime and land routes. They often adulterate the stuff with other chemicals to increase the quantity for supply to their local clients.
“Several raids were conducted and are still going on to bust the entire network. The syndicate was found to be connected with drug traffickers of the entire north region including Punjab, Haryana, UP, Uttarakhand and Delhi,” said Mr. Singh.
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