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MEXICO CITY (AP) — Suspected drug cartel gunmen abducted two off-duty female soldiers at gunpoint in the early hours of Thursday, the Mexican army said.
The commander of the army headquarters in the Pacific coast resort of Puerto Vallarta said the two women were vacationing there when they were kidnapped just after midnight.
“They were kidnapped for the simple reason that they belonged to the army,” Gen. Vicente Pérez López said. “They had nothing to do with any operational issues.”
The two had rented a property in Puerto Vallarta and “were enjoying the beach ... on vacation,” he said, calling it “a cowardly act.”
He said the kidnappers were believed to be members of a drug gang “because of the way in which they operated.”
He said a search was being conducted by the army, navy and National Guard, including the use of helicopters.
Pérez López identified the two as a sergeant posted as an office worker and a second lieutenant who teaches at an army school. The army employs very few civilians or outside contractors, and it staffs most services — from hospitals and schools to weapons factories — with its own personnel.
Puerto Vallarta is dominated by the violent Jalisco drug cartel, which has often openly clashed with the military.
In another incident Wednesday, a member of the quasi-military National Guard opened fire on a vehicle, killing one university student and wounding another.
The shooting occurred in the violence-plagued state of Guanajuato, where authorities have been fighting drug cartels and thefts from government-owned fuel pipelines for years.
The National Guard is controlled by — and largely recruited from — the army, though it is supposed to be a civilian force.
The Guard said in a statement that one of its patrols was conducting a routine mission to protect pipelines, when they happened upon two vehicles that sought to drive off.
The force said one guard member “unilaterally” got out of his vehicle and fired on one of the vehicles, killing a male student and severely wounding a female student. It said the guard member had been turned over to civilian prosecutors.
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WATCH: Chair flies out of truck on highway, crashes into police cruiser
Published: Apr. 27, 2022 at 3:12 PM EDT
VERMONT (Gray News) – An unsecured chair flew out of the back of a pickup truck on the highway and smashed into a Vermont State Police cruiser.
Trooper Dylan LaMere’s dashcam video shows the chair fly toward the cruiser before slamming into the front windshield.
According to Vermont State Police, no one was hurt but the cruiser had a lot of damage.
Police say the driver of the pickup truck was given a ticket for having an unsecured load.
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Aussies to treat Covid with a new Pfizer PILL beginning this weekend - here’s how it’s going to work and WHO is eligible
A new Pfizer pill designed to treat high-risk Covid sufferers is set to hit Australia and will be available in chemists in just days.
The oral take-home Paxlovid tablets will target symptoms in people with risk factors such as diabetes, obesity and others more at risk of hospitalisation.
Pharmaceutical physician Dr Krishan Thiru told the Today Show on Friday it fills a gap in the market for a specific drug that targets the dreaded disease.
'The problem was you couldn't get anything that really helped apart from Paracetamol and just the basic things that make you feel good with a cold,' he said.
It is not a vaccine to prevent COVID but a treatment for people who have recently been diagnosed.
Dr Thiru said the drug works by stymying an enzyme that helps the virus to replicate.
'It means the virus can't multiply inside your body and so your body's own immune defences are able to combat the virus and reduce the chance in certain patients,' Dr Thiru said.
'[It helps] people who are at high risk of complications, and reduces the chance of those complications,' he said.
These include some aged over 65 with risk factors, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged over 50 with risk factors or others who are immuno compromised.
'It is designed for people who otherwise might be at risk of requiring hospitalisation or not surviving.'
Dr Thiru said a similar drug available for general use could be on the horizon but the priorities lay with helping the most vulnerable.
'We are continuing to investigate treatments and antivirals in other populations as well, but at the moment we have several thousand people in hospital,' he said.
'And dozens are dying every day and they are the high risk patients, and that's what Paxlovid is for.'
The drug does not replace the vaccine but pairs alongside of it for those who need it the most.
'Vaccination is the most important thing people can do to protect their own health, Dr Thiru said.
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Midstate health centers encourage STD testing after cases increase in 2020
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Reported cases of sexually transmitted diseases dropped early in the pandemic, before rising higher than 2019 levels.
At the beginning of 2020 most of the focus in healthcare and for Pennsylvanians was on the COVID pandemic.
“People just weren’t paying attention or weren’t getting tested because it wasn’t at the top of their mind,” said Sam Bobila, chief external affairs officer of Planned Parenthood Keystone.
The CDC says that’s likely why s-t-d cases initially dropped along with less routine visits to the doctor.
“It should be kind of par for the course and your regular health routine. It’s a part of self-care, right?” Bobila said.
But the drop didn’t last long after the pandemic started, however.
In 2020, over half of the reported cases of STDs were among young people 15 to 24 years old.
Data also shows some racial and ethnic minority groups and gay and bisexual men continue to experience higher rates of STDs.
“More of our folks are coming in to get tested regularly which is a good thing and it shouldn’t scare people to get tested. But Because we’re seeing so many people come and get tested, we’re seeing the numbers skyrocket,” said Anthony Hall, community engagement specialist with GLO Harrisburg.
Glo Harrisburg serves the LGBTQ+ community for men of color and trans women of color.
“There is no gender, sexuality, or religion that will keep you from a viral infection. So it’s important that everyone come and get tested,” Hall said.
The CDC reported cases of gonorrhea and primary & secondary (P&S) syphilis were up 10% and 7%, respectively, compared to 2019.
Syphilis among newborns (i.e., congenital syphilis) also increased, with reported cases up nearly 15% from 2019, and 235% from 2016. Early data indicate primary and secondary syphilis and congenital syphilis cases continued to increase in 2021 as well.
Reported cases of chlamydia declined 13% from 2019.
The decline in reported chlamydia cases is likely due to decreased STD screening and underdiagnosis during the pandemic, rather than a reduction in new infections. This also contributed to an overall decrease in the number of reported STDs in 2020 (from 2.5 million reported cases in 2019 to 2.4 million in 2020).
“When you know your status, you can take better care of yourself and your sexual partners,” Bobila said.
Planned Parenthood also offers testing in Harrisburg.
“If you have something that’s untreated, your health really is at risk. So we really encourage folks just to go and get tested. There’s nothing to be ashamed about. Everyone gets tested,” Bobila said.
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Who is Elon Musk? Fox Nation reveals his key to success
Musk sold his first company at 12-years-old
A new documentary is revealing Elon Musk’s strategy for success.
Fox Nation’s "Who is Elon Musk?" explores how a boy from South Africa changed the world’s auto, banking and space industries and became the richest man on the planet.
While some entrepreneurs pour their lives into seeing the success of one project, the documentary shows how Musk has strategized to achieve success in multiple ventures.
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As a child, Musk spent a lot of time coding and sold his first company for $500 at 12-years-old.
In his early career, he teamed up with his brother Kimbal to launch Zip2, an internet city guide, which was later sold for $305 million. This success sparked a new passion in Musk, who took his share of $22 million to build another company.
"I think that really whet his appetite for creating things, for doing more," Heritage Foundation fellow Kara Frederick told Fox Nation. "So, you'll see that's a common thread in his life. He doesn't just create a company, start something, take his cash, and stop. He sleeps on couches. He can barely afford to pay his rent, even though he is technically a millionaire at this point, to create more, and more, and more companies."
Musk’s next mission was taking on the big banks and he started a project which would eventually merge and become PayPal.
Though both of those projects were certainly successful, Musk’s life mission and "crown jewel" was founding SpaceX.
"Who starts up a rocket ship company?" FOX Business host Liz Claman said. "There is the joke: Want to know how to make $100 million in the rocketry industry? Start with $200 million, because you're going to lose a lot of it, but he was ready for it, because he had always dreamed of creating this type of company."
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Despite any hesitation, Musk went on to revolutionize the space industry with engineering built for sustainability, a theme later explored in his groundbreaking Tesla developments.
"When Musk came along, everything was gasoline-powered," FOX Business host Stuart Varney explained. "Electric vehicles were almost un-thought of but he's a revolutionary kind of guy and he thought, ‘Look, if you really want to tackle climate, you've got to tackle transportation. You've got to get emissions down in transportation and the way you do that is to knock out combustion engines and replace them with electric cars’ and that's what he did."
Though Musk is certainly very successful, the documentary reveals the serious difficulties he has faced in both his personal and professional life, including losing a child to SIDs and going through divorce. Fox Nation guests describe his "tenacious" personality, demonstrating he does not easily give up.
Now, as the tech genius begins another endeavor of revolutionizing Twitter it is evident people can expect great things.
"However you view Elon Musk, villain or hero, one thing is undeniable," Fox News host Brian Kilmeade said. "At just 51 years old, he's already made an indelible mark on humankind and at just 51, there are many more chapters of his story to be written before the history books close on him."
To learn more of the full story, sign up today on Fox Nation and watch "Who is Elon Musk?"
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90 Day Fiancé alum Caroline Schwitzky was allegedly attacked by her boyfriend, Cole Goldberg, earlier this week in West Palm Beach, Florida. According to multiple reports, the talent agent survived an alleged murder attempt by Goldberg, whom she had been dating for a year.
According to witness accounts in a police report obtained by news outlets, Goldberg, 23, and Schwitzky, 32, had a heated argument on a boat. Goldberg allegedly held Schwitzky down for 20 minutes before she started punching him on his arm and was able to break free. According to police, the reality TV star was able to jump from the boat, when Goldberg allegedly jumped in after her, caught up to her and allegedly began attempting to strangle her while in the water.
Witnesses are said to have jumped in the water in an effort to help her, while others pleaded for him to stop the alleged attack. Authorities say Schwitzky was able to swim to another boat, where she was pulled onboard, and officers from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation later showed up to the scene of the alleged incident.
NBC News reports that Goldberg was arrested and charged with attempted first-degree murder and battery. According to arrest records, Goldberg's bond was set at $60,000, and he was released after he posted bail. TMZ was the first to report this story.
Schwitzky appeared on 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After in 2016 as Paola Mayfield’s talent agent.
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By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN
Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — A retired New York City police officer charged with assaulting a police officer during the U.S. Capitol riot testified Thursday at his trial that he was trying to defend himself against a “rogue cop” who punched him in the face.
Thomas Webster, who took the witness stand on the third day of his federal trial, said it felt like he was hit with a hammer or a freight train when Metropolitan Police Department officer Noah Rathbun reached out with an open left hand and struck the right side of Webster’s face.
“It was painful, and I was seeing stars,” Webster said. “It was a hard hit, and all I wanted to do was defend myself.”
Rathbun, one of dozens of officers injured at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, testified Wednesday that he didn’t punch or pick a fight with Webster.
A grand jury indicted Webster on six counts, including a charge that he assaulted Rathbun with a dangerous weapon, a metal flag pole. He isn’t accused of entering the Capitol on Jan. 6.
The trial is scheduled to resume Friday with more testimony from Webster, who was wearing a bulletproof vest and carrying a U.S. Marine Corps flag on a metal pole when he approached the Capitol on Jan. 6..
Video from Rathbun’s body camera shows that the officer touched Webster’s chest and shoved his face after the New York man slammed a bike rack at him. Rathbun said he was trying to move Webster back from a security perimeter that he and other officers were struggling to maintain behind a row of metal bike racks.
After Rathbun made contact with his face, Webster swung a metal flag pole at the officer in a downward chopping motion, striking a bike rack in front of the officer. After Rathbun grabbed the broken pole, Webster charged at the officer and tackled him to the ground.
Webster, 56, said he believed Rathbun was about to come after him and recalled thinking, “He’s gone rogue.”
“He’s acting in a manner unlike other police officers, and I’m concerned for my safety,” he said.
Rathbun testified that he started choking when Webster grabbed his gas mask, pressing the chin strap against the officer’s throat.
“That’s not a position that anyone wants to be in,” Rathbun said.
Webster said he grabbed Rathbun by the gas mask because he wanted the officer to see his hands.
Webster’s jury trial is the fourth for a Capitol riot defendant and the sixth overall. The first three Capitol riot defendants to get a jury trial were convicted of all charges in their respective indictments.
Webster’s trial is the first among dozens of cases in which Capitol riot defendants are charged with assaulting police.
Two other defendants testified at their trials. Dustin Byron Thompson, an Ohio man who was convicted by a jury of obstructing Congress from certifying Joe Biden’s presidential victory, said he was following orders from then-President Donald Trump. A judge hearing testimony without a jury acquitted Matthew Martin, a New Mexico man who said outnumbered police officers allowed him and others to enter the Capitol through the Rotunda doors.
Webster’s lawyer told jurors during the trial’s opening statements on Tuesday that Rathbun “started this whole thing” by punching Webster. Webster said Rathbun made a hand motion that he perceived as an invitation to fight.
“It was shocking to see that,” Webster said. “I’ve never witnessed a cop doing something like that.”
Webster said he became upset when he saw others in the crowd who were injured, including a woman with blood on her face, and approached the line of police officers to learn more. Rathbun’s body camera captured Webster shouting profanities and insults at the officer before they made any physical contact.
“I was voicing my First Amendment right,” Webster said.
Webster said he went to the Capitol after hearing Trump’s speech to “petition” Congress to “relook” at the results of the 2020 presidential election but not to disrupt the joint session for certifying the Electoral College vote.
“It was a unique moment in history,” he said.
During her cross-examination of Webster, Justice Department prosecutor Katherine Nielsen showed him video images of Webster swinging the flag pole in Rathbun’s direction, charging at him and then on top of him after tackling him. She asked Webster if he saw fear in his face in any of those images.
“It’s anger, isn’t it,” she asked.
“Yes, because I got hit,” he replied.
Rathbun reported a hand injury from a separate encounter with a rioter inside the Capitol’s Rotunda. He didn’t report any injuries caused by Webster, but jurors saw photos of leg bruises that Rathbun attributed to his confrontation with the retired officer.
Webster, who lives near Goshen, New York, retired from the NYPD in 2011 after 20 years of service. His department service included a stint on then-Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s private security detail. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1985 to 1989 before joining the NYPD in 1991.
More than 780 people have been charged with riot-related federal crimes. The Justice Department says over 245 of them have been charged with assaulting or impeding law enforcement.
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By DOUG FERGUSON
AP Golf Writer
Tiger Woods flew to Oklahoma on Thursday for a practice round at Southern Hills, the first step in deciding whether he can play in the PGA Championship.
The 18-hole practice round while walking came three weeks before the start of the PGA Championship being held May 19-22 at Southern Hills in Tulsa.
A person with knowledge of his plans, speaking to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because only Woods can authorize such information, confirmed the practice round.
Woods made a remarkable return to golf at the Masters following his Feb. 23, 2021, car crash outside Los Angeles that shattered bones in his right leg and ankle. In his first time competing and walking a course, he made the cut for the 22nd straight time, though he tired on the weekend and his limp was more noticeable in rounds when he shot 78-78. He finished in 47th place out of the 52 players who made the cut.
Golf Channel reported that Southern Hills head pro Cary Cozby caddied for Woods on Thursday. Tulsa TV station KOTV showed an overhead shot of Woods putting. He was wearing a black sleeve on his right leg.
Southern Hills last hosted a major in 2007, when Woods won the PGA Championship for the second straight year and fourth time overall. That week featured his lowest score in a major, a 63 in the second round with a birdie putt that spun in and out of the cup on the final hole.
Woods left Augusta National unsure of when he would play next, although he confirmed he would be at the British Open at St. Andrews this summer.
He has entered the PGA Championship and the U.S. Open at Brookline in June, though that was a formality as an exempt player.
Woods’ movement was picked up by internet sites tracking his private plane from South Florida to Tulsa, Oklahoma, along with a photo on Twitter showing the plane on the tarmac.
It didn’t generate the same buzz as when he went to Augusta National a week before the Masters, uncertain then if he would play the first major of the year.
Southern Hills is not as strenuous a walk as Augusta National, except for the steep decline walking off the first and 10th tees and the inevitable uphill climb back toward the clubhouse, with only slight elevation along the way.
While tired after the Masters, Woods could only see himself getting better.
“I don’t quite have the endurance that I would like to have had, but as of a few weeks ago, didn’t even know if I was going to play in this event,” he said after final round at Augusta National.
“To go from that to here, we’re excited about the prospects of the future, about training, about getting into that gym and doing some other stuff to get my leg stronger, which we haven’t been able to do because it needed more time to heal.”
Similar to the Masters, Woods likely won’t decide whether to play the PGA Championship until that week.
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Groundbreaking for Idaho Falls Police complex
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) - A years-long project is one step closer to completion, after a groundbreaking Thursday in Idaho Falls.
The Idaho Falls Police complex, located at 701 Northgate Mile will revitalize the area, according to Mayor Rebecca Casper.
"It's just the beginning of many more great things to come for the entire Northgate Mile area," Casper said.
IFPD Chief Bryce Johnson says the community support means a lot.
"I just want to express my gratitude to the community of Idaho Falls," Johnson said.
Johnson also said it's the people inside who will make it great.
"Policing is a people business. It's about people serving people," Johnson said. "Those people that are going to fill this building are what is going to make it great. The police officers, detectives, and dispatchers, animal services officers, the records folks, our intel folks, and everyone at the Idaho Falls Police Department."
This will be the first standalone and consolidated police facility in the history of the city.
“This will bring all of our law enforcement officers together under one roof and give citizens a place to connect with police officers," Casper said previously. "We also have planned a small tribute to the history of the site, the longtime location of former commercial stockyards. And when you throw in the fact that this is being built without any additional property tax burden on city residents, it is very easy to see why we are excited to begin construction.” | https://localnews8.com/news/idaho-falls/2022/04/28/groundbreaking-for-idaho-falls-police-complex/ | 2022-04-29T00:10:42Z | https://localnews8.com/news/idaho-falls/2022/04/28/groundbreaking-for-idaho-falls-police-complex/ | true |
The Orioles will promote right-hander Kyle Bradish, their most major league-ready pitching prospect, to start Friday against the Boston Red Sox at Camden Yards, two sources with direct knowledge of the team’s plans confirmed to The Baltimore Sun.
Bradish, 25, was one of four right-handed pitching prospects Baltimore acquired in December 2019 when it traded former first-round draft pick Dylan Bundy to the Los Angeles Angels and has long been considered the top arm in that quartet. In his past seven starts at Triple-A Norfolk, a span that began last September, Bradish has allowed four earned runs in 35 innings — a 1.03 ERA — with 41 strikeouts against nine walks and one home run allowed.
Bradish, Baltimore’s No. 9 prospect according to Baseball America, will be the second Oriole to debut this season, joining reliever Félix Bautista. He takes the rotation spot of Chris Ellis, who made only two starts in place of ace John Means (Tommy John surgery) before landing on the injured list himself with right shoulder inflammation.
Among the Orioles’ pitching prospects, he trails only Grayson Rodriguez — the game’s top minor league arm — and dynamic left-hander DL Hall. But he beat both of them majors, having spent most of 2021 at Triple-A, while Rodriguez is getting his first taste of that level this spring and Hall is working his way back from an elbow injury suffered last year with Double-A Bowie.
In spring training, Bradish showcased his preparedness for the majors, throwing a pair of scoreless two-inning appearances opposite lineups of New York Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies regulars. Between those outings, his fastball, coming from an over-the-top release point, got up to 97.5 mph, according to Statcast, and averaged about 96 mph. Five of the eight swings taken against his upper-80s slider were whiffs.
He briefly stayed in Florida as the minor league season began to continue stretching out, making his 2022 debut a week into the Triple-A season. He pitched progressively deeper in each of his three starts with Norfolk this year, throwing 87 pitches in six innings on Friday. Speculation about a potential call-up increased Wednesday, when he was listed as the Tides’ starter but instead had his outing pushed to Friday, the first time he was scheduled to pitch on more than four days’ rest.
Half of the Orioles’ return for Bundy has now reached the major leagues. Bradish, the Angels’ fourth-round pick in 2018 out of New Mexico State University, follows reliever Isaac Mattson, a 26-year-old who made his debut in 2021 but since has been removed from Baltimore’s 40-man roster. He was sharing Norfolk’s rotation with Kyle Brnovich, 24, before Brnovich went on the injured list with a right elbow sprain. Zach Peek, 23, has a 3.84 ERA across three levels of Baltimore’s system over the past two seasons, beginning this year at Double-A.
MASNsports.com was the first to report Bradish’s promotion.
Baltimore Sun reporter Andy Kostka contributed to this article.
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A man charged with killing 18 older women in the Dallas area over a two-year span was found guilty of murder Thursday and sentenced to life in prison in one of the cases against him after an earlier mistrial.
Jurors took about 45 minutes to convict Billy Chemirmir, 49, of capital murder in the March 2018 smothering of 81-year-old Lu Thi Harris. Prosecutors said that after Chemirmir and Harris were both at the same Walmart, he went to her home, killed her and stole her jewelry.
It was Chemirmir’s second trial in her death, after the first jury to hear the case deadlocked in November.
Prosecutors weren't seeking the death penalty, so state District Judge Raquel “Rocky” Jones immediately sentenced Chemirmir to life in prison without parole.
Chemirmir, who has maintained that he’s innocent, is charged with capital murder in the deaths of 12 other women in Dallas County and five in nearby Collin County. Dallas County District Attorney John Creuzot has said he plans to try Chemirmir for at least one more death, though he hasn’t said whose.
Relatives of those he's accused of killing praised Thursday's verdict at an emotional news conference.
"This one conviction represents justice for all of the families,” said Shannon Dion, whose 92-year-old mother, Doris Gleason, was killed in 2016.
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Defense attorney Kobby Warren said during closing arguments that prosecutors hadn’t proved beyond a reasonable doubt that Chemirmir was ever at Harris’ home, calling the state’s case “all bark, no bite”. As in the first trial, the defense didn't call any witnesses and Chemirmir did not testify.
Prosecutor Glen Fitzmartin told jurors that he gave them more than enough evidence to convict.
“This is an easy decision, mainly because we bit so much off,” said Fitzmartin, who noted that when Chemirmir was arrested, he had Harris’ jewelry and the keys to her home.
Jurors also saw surveillance video of Harris and Chemirmir at the same Walmart on the day she was found dead.
Though Chemirmir was being tried this week only in Harris’ death, prosecutors also presented evidence to jurors about an attack that 91-year-old Mary Annis Bartel survived the day before Harris was killed and the killing of 87-year-old Mary Brooks about six weeks earlier.
Chemirmir was arrested the day after Bartel said a man forced his way into her apartment and held a pillow over her face.
Fitzmartin said police subsequently found that a few days earlier there had been a report of a suspicious person at the independent living community where she lived. A license plate number led officers to Chemirmir.
Police detectives testified about going to Chemirmir’s nearby apartment complex and watching as he drove into the parking lot. Detectives said he threw items into a dumpster and then, as they got him out of his vehicle, he was holding jewelry and cash in his hand.
Police have said that a large red jewelry box in the dumpster contained documents that led them to Harris’ home. They found her dead in her bedroom, lipstick smeared on her pillow.
The number of people Chemirmir was accused of killing grew as authorities reinvestigated deaths previously thought to be natural. Most of the people were found dead in their apartments at independent living communities for older people, where Chemirmir has been accused of forcing his way into apartments or posing as a handyman. Some lived in private homes, including Harris and the widow of a man Chemirmir had cared for in his job as an at-home caregiver.
M.J. Jennings, whose 83-year-old mother, Leah Corken, was killed in 2016, said she hoped the conviction would be “the first step of healing for all of these families.”
Bartel died in 2020, but jurors heard a taped deposition of her describing opening her door the day she was attacked. She said she immediately focused on green rubber gloves the person was wearing, and tried to push the door shut but was overpowered.
“He said: ‘Don’t fight me, lie on the bed,’” Bartel said. She said her attacker “slammed” the pillow to her face and used “all his weight to keep me from breathing.”
She said she couldn’t remember details about the man’s appearance.
Bartel, who lost consciousness, later discovered she was missing her wedding band, diamond engagement ring and other jewelry.
Prosecutors presented evidence that Chemirmir listed jewelry belonging to Bartel and Brooks for sale online. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/national-international/man-charged-with-killing-18-in-texas-convicted-of-1-murder/3668595/ | 2022-04-29T00:23:57Z | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/national-international/man-charged-with-killing-18-in-texas-convicted-of-1-murder/3668595/ | true |
Busy Philipps leans into her quirky side as she layers a bright purple blazer over a floral dress and blue tights at the TODAY Show in New York City
Busy Philipps was pictured arriving to the the TODAY show in New York City on Thursday.
The 42-year-old actress waved to several of her fans as she exited a black SUV just steps away from the morning show's set.
During her appearance, Philipps discussed her hit musical-comedy series Girls5eva and how she's managed to balance her acting career and activism.
Grand arrival: Busy Philipps was pictured arriving to the the TODAY show in New York City on Thursday
For the TODAY show, Philipps rocked a bright purple double-breasted jacket over a flowing floral-print dress.
She added a bit more color to her quirky look by donning some light blue tights and a pair of lime green kitten heels.
The performer accessorized with a velvet Gucci purse and several beaded necklaces.
Her lovely blonde locks were styled in a half up half down style that cascaded onto her shoulders.
Friendly: The 42-year-old actress waved to several of her fans as she exited a black SUV just steps away from the morning show's set
Balancing act: During her appearance, Philipps discussed her hit musical-comedy series Girls5eva and how she's managed to balance her acting career and interest in activism
Philipps shared a selfie to her Instagram Story prior to making her way onto Today's set.
She also added a text graphic to her post where she revealed that she would be appearing with her Girls5eva co-stars Renee Elise Goldsberry, Sara Bareilles and Paula Pell.
Philipps later shared another selfie with Renee, Sara and Paula to her Instagram Story.
The castmates appeared to be enjoying their time together while prepping to appear on the program.
Colorful: For the TODAY show, Philipps rocked a bright purple double-breasted jacket over a flowing floral-print dress
Philipps revealed during her time on Thursday's episode of the TODAY show that she pushed her interest in activism to the side at the beginning of her Hollywood career.
'Early on I thought that in order to find success I needed to be a certain thing and basically only one of those things sort of at the expense of other parts of myself,' she said.
The actress now believes that speaking out about the causes near and dear to her hearty has actually become a good thing for her public image.
'Things have shifted, and I think that having different facets of talents and things that interest you, especially as a woman, is now beneficial to you in your career,' she said.
Social butterfly: Philipps shared a selfie to her Instagram Story prior to making her way onto Today's set. She also added a text graphic to her post where she revealed that she would be appearing with her Girls5eva co-stars Renee Elise Goldsberry, Sara Bareilles and Paula Pell
Philipps expressed that she wanted to work on projects that offered worthwhile social commentary.
'Part of what I really believe is that we can course-correct through our entertainment and through our shows,' she stated.
The actress also remarked that she kept a close eye on current events in order to stay informed about important issues.
'We're really all dealing with a lot and every day brings a new challenge, so that's the thing that occupies a lot of my brain space on a daily basis,' she said.
All together: Philipps later shared another selfie with Renee, Sara and Paula to her Instagram Story | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-10765111/Busy-Philipps-leans-quirky-TODAY-New-York-City.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-04-29T00:37:18Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-10765111/Busy-Philipps-leans-quirky-TODAY-New-York-City.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | false |
North Dakota may be known for its crops and oil, but it also has a reputation for severe weather.
As we move into our severe weather season, it’s time to brush up on what North Dakota’s skies can produce and what we can do to make sure we’re prepared.
Tonight’s “Stronger Than The Storm” covers the breadth of severe weather: from tornadoes, severe storms and other weather events to how we map, track and forecast storms. From some of the biggest severe storm myths that might surprise you to resources you need to know about in the event of severe weather.
There’s a lot to discuss, and the KX Storm Team meteorologists will cover it all during the 30-minute program, along with interviews with national severe weather experts and local emergency management officials.
Along the way, we’ll also learn about the technology the KX Storm Team uses to detect and dissect thunderstorms, tornadoes and other severe weather activity.
Watch Stronger Than The Storm tonight at 6:30 p.m. on television or via streaming at the KX News website. | https://www.kxnet.com/news/local-news/tonight-at-630-kx-town-hall-stronger-than-the-storm/ | 2022-04-29T00:39:00Z | https://www.kxnet.com/news/local-news/tonight-at-630-kx-town-hall-stronger-than-the-storm/ | false |
BOSTON (AP) — Egypt Lloyd couldn’t hold back tears when she saw the names — her ancestors, Tony, Cuba and Darby — in a study chronicling Harvard University’s involvement in America’s slave trade.
Lloyd grew up nearby, in Boston’s Roxbury neighborhood, but her family learned only recently of ancestors who were kept as slaves by Harvard benefactors during the first decades of the famed institution.
“I felt that my ancestors were saying ‘Thank you, God,’ for it finally coming to light,” said Lloyd, 42. “I think this is the first step toward healing.”
Among the most startling revelations in Harvard’s reportwas the list of more than 70 people kept as slaves by Harvard leaders and supporters, often on or near the campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Their living descendants are estimated to number in the tens of thousands, including some who lived and worked in the Boston area without knowing their family connection to the Ivy League school.
The report from Harvard came with a pledge to atone for its wrongs and the profits it reaped from cotton, sugar and other trades that relied on slave labor. The oldest and wealthiest college in the nation, Harvard said it would establish a $100 million fund to enact a series of recommendations in the report.
Among them is a call to identify descendants of the slaves and build relationships with them, with the aim of helping them “recover their histories, tell their stories and pursue empowering knowledge.”
For Lloyd and other descendants, the discovery has brought sadness and joy.
The Lloyd family learned that it descends from Darby Vassall, the son of Tony and Cuba, an enslaved couple kept by a wealthy family that helped found Harvard’s law school. Darby went on to become an abolitionist and prominent figure in Boston’s free Black community.
“They are still living through me, they are still living through my kids, they are still living through my dad,” said Lloyd, who lives outside Atlanta and founded a drone servicing company. “We can’t change the past but we can heal, and it can make us stronger.”
It was all the more stunning, given her family’s chance encounters with Harvard. Her sister, Jordan, for example, once worked as a waitress there.
Harvard researchers have been studying the topic for years and so far have identified a few dozen living descendants. They estimate there could be more than 50,000 scattered across the United States.
Lloyd’s family learned of its ancestry in 2019 through Carissa Chen, then an undergraduate at Harvard researching the school’s role in slavery with the guidance of a history professor.
“The descendants often responded with utter shock,” said Chen, now a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford, in an email. “Some felt a wave of joy and excitement, others reacted with a somber sense of understanding and loss.”
Roberta Wolff, 79, also learned only a few years ago that she descends from Darby Vassall. Wolff grew up in Boston’s South End, just miles from Harvard. It was the first time she learned of slavery in her family tree.
“Wow, it was overwhelming. It still is overwhelming,” she said.
Wolff had aspirations to become a nurse, but her family didn’t have the money to pay for college. She went to work for airlines for over three decades, working ticket counters and other jobs at airports around the country while raising a family. More recently, she was working at a casino near her home in Bellingham, Massachusetts, until the pandemic.
She hopes Harvard, through this effort, finds a way to help struggling students.
“I’m hoping Harvard tries to reinvest some of its resources that are tied to slavery so we can help other children in the public schools, like maybe help out the communities that are suffering and low income and help the students go to college. That would be a great idea,” she said.
Some others have doubts about Harvard’s commitment. Tamara Lanier sees the report a “public relations move” and worries there will be no meaningful action.
Lanier, 59, of Norwich, Connecticut, is fighting Harvard in court, trying to gain ownership of several 1850 photographs depicting two ancestors who were enslaved in South Carolina at the time. The photos were commissioned by a Harvard scholar whose discredited ideas were used to support slavery.
Harvard has used the images to promote its own research on slavery and says the university is the rightful owner.
“The way they have treated the descendants of slaves, my family in particular, is shameful,” she said. “I have lost faith in Harvard that they will do the right thing.”
The new Harvard report calls on the university to “make a significant monetary commitment” in its reparation efforts, but it does not recommend financial reparations to descendants. Some critics have said reparations should be part of the effort, especially given Harvard’s $53 billion endowment.
Lloyd is among those who thinks Harvard should make direct contributions to descendants. But she also wants the funding to support education and further research. Last year, her family started the Slave Legacy History Coalition, a Boston-area group that meets to honor the lives of slaves and fight the legacy of slavery.
“I’m not looking for Harvard to make me rich,” she said. “What we would like is for them to come together and support our coalition. Because we’re all in this together.”
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Melia reported from Hartford, Connecticut. | https://www.kxnet.com/news/national-news/harvard-report-brings-joy-grief-for-descendants-of-enslaved/ | 2022-04-29T00:40:47Z | https://www.kxnet.com/news/national-news/harvard-report-brings-joy-grief-for-descendants-of-enslaved/ | false |
SAN JOSE, Calif. — The mother of a 3-month-old baby kidnapped from their San Francisco Bay Area home said a woman arrested in the case met the family at church and had been spending a lot of time with them ever since she was nine months pregnant.
Carolina Ayala told Spanish language television stations Wednesday that after she gave birth, Yesenia Ramirez was a constant presence at her home.
"She would go to my house a lot, she always wanted to be there," Ayala said in Spanish in an interview with KTST-TV, a Telemundo affiliate.
Ramirez, 43, was arrested in the kidnapping of Brandon Cuellar along with Baldomeo Sandoval and Jose Portillo, who police said entered the family's second-floor San Jose apartment on Monday and took the baby while his grandmother unloaded groceries. The three suspects face kidnapping and other charges and were scheduled to be arraigned Thursday.
Attorneys with the Santa Clara County public defender's office, which is representing them, did not immediately return a phone message Thursday from The Associated Press.
Portillo, 28, was captured on surveillance video carrying a baby car seat and a small blanket and walking toward the apartment, police said. Authorities haven't said what Sandoval's role was in the abduction. They said the motive for the kidnapping is still under investigation.
Sandoval, 37, is Ramirez's husband, Ayala said.
On Monday, Ramirez, 43, offered to buy supplies for the baby and drove the baby and his grandmother, Victoria Mejia, to the store and back home. Police said Ramirez had been communicating with Portillo moments before he took the baby and drove away.
Ayala said she was at work cleaning a home when her sister-in-law called her to let her know her child was missing.
"I felt like half of my heart had left with him. I felt like I died," Ayala told KDTV-TV, a Univision affiliate.
Police found the unharmed baby on Tuesday inside a home where Portillo lived.
Ayala was reunited with her son hours later, a moment she described as "having my soul return to my body."
"I cried out of joy, I cried until I got tired of crying," she told Telemundo 48.
WATCH ALSO: | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/crime/woman-arrested-baby-kidnapping-met-family-church/103-624c7e25-94b3-4d82-a6cf-7d367f35948b | 2022-04-29T00:41:27Z | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/crime/woman-arrested-baby-kidnapping-met-family-church/103-624c7e25-94b3-4d82-a6cf-7d367f35948b | true |
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday afternoon's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Pick 3 Evening" game were:
9-7-6, FIREBALL: 1
(nine, seven, six; FIREBALL: one)
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday afternoon's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Pick 3 Evening" game were:
9-7-6, FIREBALL: 1
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — As Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is set to begin next week, a recent report shows hate crimes and race-based harassment against Asian communities are on the rise in Oregon.
As part of a special research project, the Oregon Values and Beliefs Center (OVBC) conducted a series of statewide surveys on the topic of race-based violence against Asian Oregonians and found nearly 50% of respondents had a racial slur used against them or a family member — relative to approximately 74,400 Asian Oregonians.
OVBC said the project was proposed by Portland’s Asian Health and Service Center (AHSC) and the Asian and Pacific American Network of Oregon (APANO), to help support their work as part of Kaiser Permanente’s Asian Hate Crime Prevention Initiative.
“This is not a new problem,” AHSC Executive Director Holden Leung said. “Our community has been targeted by hate crime and harassment for decades, but this recent dramatic increase is disproportionately affecting Asian communities, generating fear, fostering isolation and creating a need for mental health services for which we do not currently have the capacity to provide.”
According to OVBC, the primary goal of the project was to observe the scope of race-based violence and harassment targeting Asian Oregonians today.
The interest comes after data released by the Oregon Department of Justice showed reports of hate crimes spiked by 366% in 2020 — 20% of which were reported by Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
“We were hearing from the general community and especially from Asian Oregonians and organizations that work with Asian communities that they were seeing not only an increase in these types of incidents but an increase in concerns from the people that were experiencing them and how it was impacting their daily life,” OVBC Associate Executive Director Amaury Vogel said. “We like data, we don’t like to simply guess, so we wanted to ask Oregonians if they felt like this was true for them.”
To better understand the trends of race-based violence and harassment against Asian community members, the team helped conduct four separate surveys on the topic over the course of six months.
The first survey was conducted by OVBC in October of 2021, and distributed to 1,403 Oregonians representative of the state’s demographics. The second OVBC survey was conducted in January and was administered to 548 residents of Asian heritage.
In an effort to exclude barriers and include the voices of those who do not speak English as their first language, the third survey was translated into Cantonese, Mandarin, Korean and Vietnamese and administered by the AHSC over the phone to 300 Asian Oregonians.
The fourth and final poll conducted by OVBC in March of 2022 posed the same questions presented in the initial survey to a group of 386 BIPOC Oregonians, in an attempt to track changes.
“When we got the first results back it was very alarming,” Vogel said. “After a little while things were starting to open up, and we felt like maybe people were experiencing a little less stress and pressure from COVID restrictions… so we decided to check in and see where people were in March. And unfortunately, we saw an increase in those numbers as opposed to what we thought might be a decrease.”
According to Vogel, when comparing the October and March results the surveys show a significant increase in incidents of hate crimes and harassment within the five-month period.
Based on the survey results, 33% of participants, or more than 50,000 Asian Oregonians said they had reduced the amount of time spent in the community, engaging with family or friends, physical activity levels, or the number of trips to the store because of a race-based bias incident or hate crime.
Nearly half of respondents reported hearing someone use a racial slur against them or a family member — the equivalent of roughly 74,400 Asian Oregonians, the survey showed.
“When you look at the number of people that are saying they’re avoiding certain activities and behaviors (like going to the grocery store or to the park) it’s really worrying because that impacts people’s health,” Vogel explained. “So, when you see those numbers are increasing, obviously that’s not the direction that we want to go and it’s really kind of a red alarm.”
Perhaps the most concerning statistic provided by the survey results was the overwhelming number of Asian Oregonians who chose not to report incidents of hate crimes or race-based harassment.
The survey showed that 84% of Asian Oregonians did not report race-based bias or hate crimes they experienced.
“Asian respondents reported to the police (21%) less often than our general population respondents reported incidents to the police (67%),” The report summary stated. “One Asian respondent shared they did not report because ‘we were scared of the police because we were undocumented.’”
While Vogel acknowledged there could be several reasons participants chose not to report hate crime incidents, she told KOIN 6 News mistrust of healthcare and law enforcement systems, language barriers and a lack of education or resources regarding how and when to report hate crimes are major contributing factors.
With the knowledge outlined by the special research project, Vogel said OVBC hopes to shed light on the issue of Asian-targeted racism and hate crimes in Oregon, in addition to aiding their partner organizations in their joint mission of increasing education and resources for reporting race-based harassment and crimes, along with finding and filling gaps in services to better meet the needs of Oregonians.
“Asian Heritage Month starts in May,” Vogel said. “So, while this report isn’t something to celebrate for sure –it’s a good time to call awareness to these experiences and begin thinking about how it impacts our communities.” | https://www.koin.com/news/alarming-survey-shows-new-spike-in-hate-crimes-against-asian-oregonians/ | 2022-04-29T00:47:12Z | https://www.koin.com/news/alarming-survey-shows-new-spike-in-hate-crimes-against-asian-oregonians/ | false |
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Las Vegas officially kicked off the NFL Draft 2022 Thursday on one of the most famous streets in the world.
Las Vegas Boulevard, or the Strip, as it’s often referred to has a new name at least during the draft. A section of it is now Draft Drive.
“We are exceptionally excited to welcome the NFL to Las Vegas,” said CEO/President Steve Hill, Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority.
A decade ago, sporting events were sparse in Nevada let alone professional sporting events.
“Think about this, we just had the Pro Bowl here in January. We now have the draft here and Super Bowl 58 is coming here in just two years. Three of our biggest events coming to Las Vegas in a five-year period,” said NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, during an event to kick off the first day of the Draft.
Fans began pouring into the NFL Draft Experience when it opened at noon. The attendance for the NFL Draft is expected to be around 600,000 people over the three days and the economic impact could be record-breaking. | https://www.wivb.com/sports/nfl-draft/photos-las-vegas-kicks-off-nfl-draft-2022/ | 2022-04-29T00:48:32Z | https://www.wivb.com/sports/nfl-draft/photos-las-vegas-kicks-off-nfl-draft-2022/ | false |
1-page report says Tanglewood school shooting may be gang related, other records withheld
A Tanglewood Middle School shooting that left a 12-year-old dead and another student in custody was "possibly gang related," according to a one-page incident report the Greenville County Sheriff's Office released this week while refusing to release additional records.
The Greenville News obtained the report Thursday — nearly a month after the March 31 shooting — in response to a Freedom of Information Act request for documents pertaining to the school shooting.
The Sheriff's Office has declined to release any additional records to date, citing exemptions to public records laws. The Greenville County Coroner's Office has also declined to release its investigative report due to the ongoing law enforcement investigation.
Wesley Vorberger, a General Counsel at the Greenville County Sheriff's Office, said because the case is still active and the prosecution is pending, they are limited with what the Sheriff's Office can provide without interfering in the ongoing prosecution or depriving the defendant of a fair trial.
Supplemental reports will be made available upon request after the prosecution has concluded and those exemptions are no longer applicable, Vorberger said.
South Carolina Press Association attorney Taylor Smith said the Sheriff's Office should be redacting specific information they deem exempt, not withholding reports from the public entirely.
If the intention of the department is to exercise an exemption to the things the law allows them to — to withhold information that might in a very specific manner hurt their investigation in an enumerated way — their remedy is to redact that information, not withhold the entire records, Smith said.
"To say this department has no other such report seems to indicate they either choosing to ignore the requirement of our state's open records law or are conducting even the most rudimentary level of investigation needed by the public," he said.
Apart from a reference to the shooting being possibly "gang related," the one-page incident report stated that the school's resource officer arrived at the incident location in response to what he thought to be a gunshot in the hallway.
On March 31, 12-year-old Jamari Cortez Bonaparte Jackson was shot at least once in the 700 wing of the school by another 12-year-old student who was arrested, according to the Sheriff's Office.
Previous reporting:Student in custody after fatal shooting at Tanglewood Middle School in Greenville SC
The student in custody, who has not been publicly identified as he is a minor, left school after the shots were fired and was found outside a home on Easley Bridge Road, the Sheriff's Office has said.
The boy is charged with murder, possession of a weapon during a violent crime, possession of a firearm on school property and unlawful possession of a weapon by a person under the age of 18. He remains in custody at the Department of Juvenile Justice in Columbia.
Following:What's next for child charged with murder in Tanglewood school shooting in Greenville
The two students did know each other, according to the Sheriff's Office.
Earlier this month, attorneys of the 12-year-old who is charged with murder, waived his initial hearing in family court. A new date for his 30-day detention hearing has not yet been set.
South Carolina is one of 13 states that has no minimum age for trying children as adults, according to the Equal Justice Initiative, a nonprofit that provides legal representation to people who have been unfairly sentenced or illegally convicted.
Tamia Boyd is a Michigan native who covers breaking news in Greenville. Email her at tboyd@gannett.com, and follow her on Twitter @tamiamb. | https://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/news/2022/04/29/tanglewood-middle-school-shooting-gang-related-report-greenville-sc-police/9561390002/ | 2022-04-29T00:51:55Z | https://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/news/2022/04/29/tanglewood-middle-school-shooting-gang-related-report-greenville-sc-police/9561390002/ | false |
NATCHITOCHES, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Deputies are warning the public to secure their trailers after finding a stolen utility trailer near Gorum Thursday afternoon.
The La DOTD reported an abandoned trailer on La Hwy 119 near the Longleaf Trail around 3:00 p.m. When Sgt. Dalme arrived he discovered the 2009 Top Hat 16-foot trailer was stolen from a business just north of Natchitoches Wednesday night. The trailer has been returned to the owner.
Deputies say criminals are stealing utility trailers to help commit other thefts, such as stealing all-terrain vehicles, tractors, and other equipment. Officers suggest the public secure their trailers when not in use. Home surveillance systems and exterior lighting or street lights can also help prevent thefts and other crimes.
NPSO asks that if you see anything suspicious contact them at (318) 352-6432 or call 911. If possible, give a description of the vehicle or person to the dispatch when calling in. | https://www.cenlanow.com/crime/stolen-trailer-found-abandoned-south-of-natchitoches/ | 2022-04-29T00:56:10Z | https://www.cenlanow.com/crime/stolen-trailer-found-abandoned-south-of-natchitoches/ | false |
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Officers: No injuries on Amber Heard after fight with Johnny Depp
FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AP) — May 27, 2016, was the day that Johnny Depp and Amber Heard’s marriage went from private misery to public, career-killing spectacle.
Heard, who had just filed for divorce, arrived at a Los Angeles courthouse that day to seek a temporary restraining order, showing up with a clear mark on her face, which she said Depp inflicted during a fight six days prior. Photographers captured the scene, and the allegations became tabloid fodder across the globe.
Depp says he never hit her, and now he’s suing Heard for libel in Fairfax County Circuit Court. On Wednesday, jurors in the case heard from police officers who responded to the couple’s penthouse immediately after the fight. None of the officers saw the red mark that was so prominent six days later.
Officer Tyler Hadden, one of the officers who responded to the couple’s penthouse apartment on May 21, 2016, said Heard refused to talk to officers and had no signs of an injury, although he acknowledged she’d been crying and was red-faced.
“Just because I see a female with pink cheeks and pink eyes doesn’t mean something happened,” he said in a recorded deposition played for jurors Wednesday.
Depp had already left the penthouse by the time officers arrived. Officers said they had no idea who Heard was, or that she was married to Depp. He said neither Heard nor anyone at the penthouse complex was willing to tell him or the other officers who Heard’s husband was.
Jurors heard similar testimony Tuesday from an officer who accompanied Hadden to the penthouse.
An officer who made a follow-up visit that night, William Gatlin, testified Wednesday that he saw no injuries either, though he acknowledged that his visit was brief and he got no closer than 10 feet (3 meters) from Heard. He said his check was a perfunctory one because it appeared that the call was just a duplicate to the one that Hadden had already responded to.
The jury saw bodycam video of Gatlin’s response, which was less than two minutes. Heard could only be seen at a distance.
Heard’s lawyers, in their questions, have suggested that Heard could have covered her injuries with makeup, because at that point she still wanted to protect Depp. They also asked officers why they didn’t investigate a potential case of domestic violence more thoroughly.
The officers’ testimony is some of Depp’s best evidence that Heard contrived the allegations against her ex-husband. It complements earlier testimony from witnesses who say they saw Heard and her sister practicing fake punches in the days after the attack.
It’s far from definitive, though. Heard’s lawyers have yet to put on their case, and some of her friends say they were at the penthouse when Depp allegedly attacked her.
And even if jurors were to conclude that Depp never assaulted his wife on May 21, they have heard evidence of other alleged assaults before and during the couple’s brief marriage.
Depp sued Heard for libel after she wrote an op-ed piece piece in The Washington Post in 2018 referring to herself as “a public figure representing domestic abuse.” The article doesn’t mention Depp by name, but his lawyers say the article defames him nevertheless because it’s a clear reference to the highly publicized allegations Heard made when she filed for divorce in 2016 and obtained a temporary restraining order as well.
Jurors also heard recorded testimony Wednesday from Christian Carino, an agent who represented Depp and Heard and was friends with both. He said he believes the abuse allegations scuttled Depp’s participation in a sixth “Pirates of the Caribbean” film, but he did not pin the loss of that film specifically on Heard’s 2018 op-ed piece.
Heard’s lawyers told jurors in opening statements that there must be proof that the Post article specifically damaged Depp’s reputation for him to prevail in a libel case.
Carino also testified that Heard twice tried to reconcile with Depp, even after she filed for divorce — once in 2016 and again in 2017. At one point in 2016 he brokered a meeting between Heard and a reluctant Depp that ended in a fight.
He also testified briefly about Heard’s subsequent relationship with tech entrepreneur Elon Musk. Heard texted Carino in 2017 professing sadness about her breakup with Musk. Carino seemed incredulous, and texted in response to Heard, “You told me a thousand times you were just filling space.”
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Aspirin no longer recommended to prevent 1st heart attack, stroke for most adults over 60
WASHINGTON - Aspirin is no longer recommended to prevent a first heart attack or stroke among people 60 years and older, according to new guidance from the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). On Tuesday, the USPSTF, an independent, volunteer panel of national experts in prevention and evidence-based...
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PRITI PATEL: It's been obvious for decades that our asylum system needs to change... Our plan is firm, fair and delivers on your priorities
Daily Mail readers don’t need to be told the asylum system is broken. They can see the evidence with their own eyes: evil people-smugglers bringing migrants here illegally in small boats and on lorries; dangerous foreign criminals doing all they can to avoid being deported by putting in last-minute, meritless claims hours before they are due on the plane.
It’s been obvious for decades that things need to change. And the British people have made it clear that’s how they feel. That’s why I developed the New Plan for Immigration. A fair and firm system is one of the people’s priorities.
To put the whole plan into practice, we needed to change the law. This week, the Nationality and Borders Act completed its passage through Parliament.
The maximum sentence for entering the country illegally will rise from six months to four years. And the smugglers who bring them here can now be sentenced to life in prison. Instead of a maximum sentence of six months, foreign criminals who return to the UK in breach of a deportation order may face up to five years in prison.
Priti Patel hailed the passing by Parliament of a landmark law that she vows will finally fix Britain’s ‘broken’ asylum system
The last migrants to arrive at Dover were a total of 263 across seven small boats on April 19 (arrivals pictured on that day)
Asylum reception centres – which are already in place in many European countries – will be used to process claims, rather than hotels. We will open one such centre in Yorkshire.
One of the things that most angers people is that claims take so long. We are taking steps to improve the process, but we also need to stop the number of repeat appeals and judicial reviews – all too often aimed at delaying the removals process and usually without merit.
We can now deliver proper scientific assessment processes to prevent adults from getting away with pretending to be children.
A record 28,395 migrants reached the UK illegally last year in small boats over the Channel, a 200 per cent increase on 2020
Those we are seeking to remove, including foreign national offenders, will be required to present all their claims upfront, rather than raising them at the last minute.
The UK keeps a list of safe countries that respect human rights, to stop people delaying removal by falsely claiming their human rights are at risk. Every EU country is on that list. We will have the power to remove as well as add countries – to ensure the list is reliable.
Countries must co-operate in taking back citizens with no right to be in the UK. Those that don’t will risk losing access to our visa system.
For the first time, how a person arrives in the UK will affect the outcome of their claim. Anyone who arrives illegally and has passed through a safe country may be deemed inadmissible.
Home Secretary Priti Patel (above) says the Nationality and Borders Act will crack down on ‘evil’ people-smugglers facilitating dangerous Channel crossings
A few weeks ago I signed a migration and economic development partnership with Rwanda, which will mean those who make dangerous journeys in small boats, or in the backs of lorries, could have their asylum claim processed in Rwanda. If their claims are accepted, they will be supported to build a new and prosperous life there.
By tackling illegal migration, we will be able to focus our resources on people who genuinely need our help, such as those from Ukraine. The British people have welcomed them warmly, as they have with refugees throughout our history.
For far too long, the public has been branded racist simply for wanting border controls. Yet only by controlling immigration can we do right by those who don’t have the money to pay people-smugglers. It also isn’t fair on British taxpayers that the broken asylum system costs £1.5billion a year – and nearly £5million a day in hotels.
We have not reached the end of the road to reform. There is no single solution to solve a long-standing problem. There will be opposition in the courts. But we have a New Plan for Immigration that is firm and fair. And the Nationality and Borders Act means we have the law on our side. | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-10765441/PRITI-PATEL-obvious-decades-asylum-needs-change.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-04-29T01:19:51Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-10765441/PRITI-PATEL-obvious-decades-asylum-needs-change.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | false |
BLOOMINGTON —
The District 87 Board of Education held a special meeting Thursday evening to vote on the resolutions.
The CII East agreement would freeze District 87's portion of the property taxes at the 2020 tax year level, ignoring any value added by the redevelopment for 10 years, with an optional two-year extension. The development will hopefully spur further growth in the area, District 87 Superintendent Barry Reilly said.
"I think all of us are collectively pretty excited,” he said.
The district’s share of the 2020 taxes was $8,617.24. It will continue to receive that amount during the course of the agreement.
The agreement also includes a provision that if more than one District 87 student lives in the building, the abatement is reduced by $4,000. The City of Bloomington would also pay $4,000 to the district per additional student.
The Bloomington City Council approved its part of the agreement on Monday. The developers plan to turn the building, which has stood vacant for years, into a mixed-use residential and commercial building, with first-floor commercial space, and eight apartments and four short-term apartment rentals above. They have formed 102 South East LLC for the project.
They hope the project will attract other development ideas to the downtown area, so they are aiming both the commercial and residential spaces for top-of-market, said Robbie Osenga, one of the developers.
The development would have been impossible without the incentives, he said during Thursday's meeting.
“Without the school district’s and city’s help, there’s no way we could make (the development) work the way we wanted it to,” he said.
The standardized incentive package, which is separate from the CII East agreement, comes from the Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council. It creates a uniform set of rules and a single application process, EDC President Patrick Hoban said Thursday. So far, Hoban has had to work with each of the taxing bodies separately to let them know what incentives might be offered through the enterprise zone.
It includes a five-year abatement plan for non-retail spaces and a three-year abatement plan for retail spaces. It has been in the works for years. Hoban plans to ask McLean County Unit 5, Heartland Community College and Central Illinois Regional Airport for approval next.
Contact Connor Wood at (309)820-3240. Follow Connor on Twitter:@connorkwood | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/education/district-87-approves-enterprise-zone-program-cii-east-abatement/article_e55415f2-c749-11ec-afa6-b7eeb44fadea.html | 2022-04-29T01:23:18Z | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/education/district-87-approves-enterprise-zone-program-cii-east-abatement/article_e55415f2-c749-11ec-afa6-b7eeb44fadea.html | false |
Pay rise? You should have worked harder at school, says Network Rail boss
Network Rail has been accused of insulting workers after a manager defended high salaries for senior staff as proof that others “should have probably worked harder at school”.
The Transport Salaried Staffs’ Association (TSSA) condemned “out of touch” bosses after a “foolish” post about pay and bonuses became public.
Nicky Hughes, head of communications for Network Rail’s Wales and Western region, told the public body’s 42,000 staff that companies must “compete for managers” and “pay accordingly”. She added: “It’s a lesson to those of us who should have probably worked harder at school.”
Hughes was taking part in an internal discussion on Network Rail’s modernisation plans and a ballot called by the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers for possible industrial action.
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People gather to watch the Duck Races during the Freeland Walleye Festival Thursday, April 28, 2022 in Freeland. | https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/SEEN-Duck-Races-mark-beginning-of-Freeland-17135267.php | 2022-04-29T01:27:00Z | https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/SEEN-Duck-Races-mark-beginning-of-Freeland-17135267.php | false |
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Among the scathing findings of an investigation launched after the police killing of George Floyd is that Minneapolis police used covert or bogus social media accounts to monitor Black individuals and groups despite having no clear public safety rationale for doing so.
The report released Wednesday by the Minnesota Department of Human Rights echoes numerous past revelations that the FBI and other law enforcement agencies have — sometimes illegally — secretly surveilled prominent people and communities of color even though they weren't involved in any criminal activity.
Overall, the two-year investigation found that the Minneapolis Police Department engaged in a pattern of race discrimination for at least a decade, including stopping and arresting Black people at a higher rate than white people, more frequent use of force on people of color and a department culture that tolerated racist language.
Regarding social media, it spotlighted departmental abuses turned up in a review spanning activity between 2010 and 2020.
Officers used “covert, or fake” accounts to seek and gain access to the online profiles of Black individuals including an unnamed City Council member and a state elected official, the report said, as well as groups such as the Minneapolis NAACP and Urban League. The activity included friend requests, comments on posts, private messages and participation in discussions.
“When doing so, officers posed as like-minded individuals and claimed, for example, that they met the targeted person at a prior demonstration or protest,” the report said.
The report acknowledged that law enforcement can have legitimate reasons for tracking social media “if a clear investigative purpose to advance public safety exists,” and if clear procedures and accountability mechanisms are in place.
But Minneapolis police fell well short of those standards, investigators determined, improperly using the accounts “to surveil and engage Black individuals, Black organizations, and elected officials unrelated to criminal activity, without a public safety objective.”
The report doesn’t include enough details to support criminal charges against any specific officers or lawsuits by individuals who were targeted, but some observers say it seems likely the Human Rights Department has other information from the investigation that a lawyer could use to try to build a case.
Spokesman Taylor Putz said the agency was unable to release any information beyond what's in the report because the case is still considered open while it works with the city to address the problems it identified.
Minneapolis police spokesman Howie Padilla said his department was still digesting the document and declined further comment.
Via Twitter, the Minneapolis NAACP expressed dismay over having spent years working with police to try to address problems “only for MPD to continue to stall efforts and turn around and surveil us.”
Andrew Ferguson, a law professor and expert on police technology and surveillance at American University, said that of the many examples of misconduct outlined in the report, “the abuse of social media raises a red flag for all police departments.”
“What is happening in Minnesota is happening in many jurisdictions, because there are few rules in place and no accountability,” Ferguson said. “Police rummage through social media without limits, turning our digital lives into sources of surveillance. It might feel less violent than some of the other police misconduct, but it is still violative and wrong.”
For Diala Shamas, an attorney with the Center for Constitutional Rights, the revelations are echoes of a covert FBI program from the 1950s to early ’70s, known as Cointelpro, that illegally conducted surveillance and sabotage against civil rights groups and other organizations, sowing paranoia, distrust and violence. Targets included the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., the Black Panthers, Malcolm X and many others.
The police actions in Minneapolis, Shamas said, amount to “Cointelpro tactics with a modern twist.”
Law enforcement agencies across the country have been using social media surveillance for years, however. A 2016 survey by the Urban Institute and the International Association of Chiefs of Police found that 70% of departments mined social networks during investigations.
But the rules governing how they do so are often opaque, vague or not a matter of public record.
In a study last year of every U.S. jurisdiction with at least 100,000 people, researchers at the Brennan Center for Justice found just 35 police departments had publicly available policies that in some way addressed the use of social media for collecting information. Of those, 15 had language setting some limits on undercover or covert online activity. But several were vague or set a low bar for authorization, simply requiring supervisor approval.
“I would say that very few if any of the policies really gave detailed, robust limitations on the use of undercover accounts,” said Rachel Levinson-Waldman, deputy director of the Brennan Center's Liberty and National Security Program.
Police misuse of social media has been uncovered in departments beyond Minneapolis, she noted.
In Tennessee, a lawsuit by the state chapter of the ACLU exposed the use of covert Facebook accounts by Memphis officers to target activists of color and community justice advocates. A federal judge determined that violated a longstanding consent decree barring the department from infringing on activities protected by the First Amendment.
And in California, the Brennan Center obtained records showing that third-party social media monitoring companies had pitched their services to the Los Angeles Police Department, including the ability to create furtive accounts for officers. While the city requires approval for some undercover online activity, Levinson-Waldman said, there are exceptions such as for threat assessments that allow officers to sidestep real oversight or accountability.
Facebook and its parent company warned both departments they had violated terms of service, she added. Facebook, Instagram and Twitter all have policies prohibiting the use of their data for surveillance, and Facebook’s guidelines for law enforcement specifically prohibit fake accounts.
Shamas, of the Center for Constitutional Rights, said covert surveillance like that practiced in Minneapolis and elsewhere can have serious and chilling effects.
“The idea that you don’t know that the person you’re liaising with is undercover or an informant means you’re going to be less likely to explore new ideas for strategies and campaigns,” she said, “all the things that are important for a democratic society.”
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Associated Press reporters Doug Glass in Minneapolis and Stephen Groves in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, contributed to this report. | https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article/Report-calls-out-abuse-of-social-media-by-17135258.php | 2022-04-29T01:29:12Z | https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article/Report-calls-out-abuse-of-social-media-by-17135258.php | false |
(ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine) — An 11-year-old Ukrainian boy was one of at least three people wounded in what emergency officials are calling the first Russian strike in a residential area of the southern city of Zaporizhzhia since Russia’s invasion began.
The city has been a crucial waypoint for tens of thousands of people fleeing the besieged southern port of Mariupol.
The rocket strike came on Thursday as parts of southern Ukraine prepared for a further onslaught by Russian forces who seek to strip the country of its coastline.
Residents said at least eight homes in the modest neighborhood were damaged or destroyed.
Glass shards cut the boy’s right leg to the bone. The injured boy’s father, Vadym Vodostoyev, said “it just takes one second and you’re left with nothing.” | https://www.wmar2news.com/news/national/russia-ukraine-conflict/11-year-old-latest-wounded-as-russia-troops-strike-ukraines-zaporizhzhia | 2022-04-29T01:30:17Z | https://www.wmar2news.com/news/national/russia-ukraine-conflict/11-year-old-latest-wounded-as-russia-troops-strike-ukraines-zaporizhzhia | false |
WFO AMARILLO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Thursday, April 28, 2022
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RED FLAG WARNING
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
807 PM CDT Thu Apr 28 2022
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM CDT
FRIDAY FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR WESTERN
PORTIONS OF THE COMBINED PANHANDLES...
...RED FLAG WARNING HAS EXPIRED FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE
HUMIDITY FOR WESTERN PORTIONS OF THE COMBINED PANHANDLES...
* Affected Area...In Oklahoma...Cimarron. In Texas...Dallam...
Sherman...Hansford...Hartley...Moore...Hutchinson...Oldham...
Potter...Carson...Deaf Smith...Randall...Armstrong and Palo
Duro Canyon.
* 20 Foot Winds...Southwest at 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50
mph Friday.
* Relative Humidity...As low as 5 percent Friday.
* Red Flag Threat Index...6 to 8 Friday.
* Timing...10 AM to 10 PM Friday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now...or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures will
create favorable weather for rapid fire growth and spread. Avoid
activities that promote open flames and sparks.
FRIDAY FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR ALL OF THE
TEXAS AND OKLAHOMA PANHANDLES...
* Affected Area...In Oklahoma...Texas and Beaver. In Texas...
Ochiltree...Lipscomb...Roberts...Hemphill...Gray...Wheeler...
Donley and Collingsworth.
* 20 Foot Winds...Southwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* Relative Humidity...As low as 6 percent.
* Red Flag Threat Index...6 to 8.
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‘We’re with you’: First responders show support by visiting burned boy in hospital
BRIDGEPORT, Conn (WFSB) - Law enforcement and first responders showed their support for injured 6-year-old Dominick Krankall by visiting him Thursday at the Bridgeport Hospital.
Police said Dominick is currently at the hospital recovering after he was burned in what his father called a bullying incident, reported WFSB.
On Thursday, local police and fire crews formed their own parade outside Dominick’s hospital window as authorities said the 6-year-old wants to be a police officer when he grows up.
“We’re with you, we’re with you 100 percent,” said Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim. “I hope it’s a message that will continue to give him the strength that he needs as he goes through from here forward.”
From the middle of the hospital’s traffic circle, the lights and sirens were seen and heard all the way up in Dominick’s room.
Dominick’s father, Aaron Krankall, said his son has been bullied since the family moved to Bridgeport last year, and the problems reached a tipping point over the weekend.
Police said children were playing in the backyard of Dominick’s home and lit objects on fire. According to Dominick’s father, one of the objects was then tossed at his son’s face.
Doctors called Dominick’s bravery astounding.
“He is a tough little young man, and his spirits are actually very good,” said Dr. Magna Dias, chair of pediatrics at Bridgeport Hospital.
One of the doctors at the hospital said his recovery could take weeks to months. However, he should make a full recovery.
“It’s very important to have a positive attitude when you’re recovering,” Dias said. “If you feel like you have no hope, then it actually makes it much more difficult to recover. So, things like this [parade] are really meaningful.”
Organizers of a GoFundMe fundraising effort said Dominick suffered second and third-degree burns.
“We have people bringing us dinners to my family before I get home, so they have dinner,” Aaron Krankall said. “We’ve had relatives and aunts, people coming over, and cousins coming over and helping out. It’s just been amazing.”
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Shares of Conagra Brands Inc.
CAG,
+1.71%
inched 0.62% higher to $35.63 Wednesday, on what proved to be an all-around positive trading session for the stock market, with the S&P 500 Index
SPX,
+2.47%
rising 0.21% to 4,183.96 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average
DJIA,
+1.85%
rising 0.19% to 33,301.93. The stock's rise snapped a three-day losing streak. Conagra Brands Inc. closed $3.46 short of its 52-week high ($39.09), which the company achieved on June 3rd.
The stock demonstrated a mixed performance when compared to some of its competitors Wednesday, as PepsiCo Inc.
PEP,
+1.52%
rose 0.89% to $174.85, Mondelez International Inc. Cl A
MDLZ,
+3.39%
rose 0.02% to $64.05, and General Mills Inc.
GIS,
+1.28%
rose 0.46% to $71.36. Trading volume (3.7 M) remained 1.4 million below its 50-day average volume of 5.1 M.
Editor's Note: This story was auto-generated by Automated Insights, an automation technology provider, using data from Dow Jones and FactSet. See our market data terms of use. | https://www.marketwatch.com/story/conagra-brands-inc-stock-rises-wednesday-outperforms-market-01651092130-b42d7bfe8c10 | 2022-04-29T01:42:52Z | https://www.marketwatch.com/story/conagra-brands-inc-stock-rises-wednesday-outperforms-market-01651092130-b42d7bfe8c10 | true |
Shares of Essex Property Trust Inc.
ESS,
+0.92%
slipped 0.81% to $341.96 Wednesday, on what proved to be an all-around favorable trading session for the stock market, with the S&P 500 Index
SPX,
+2.47%
rising 0.21% to 4,183.96 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average
DJIA,
+1.85%
rising 0.19% to 33,301.93. This was the stock's fourth consecutive day of losses. Essex Property Trust Inc. closed $21.40 below its 52-week high ($363.36), which the company achieved on April 21st.
Despite its losses, the stock outperformed some of its competitors Wednesday, as Equity Residential
EQR,
-0.05%
fell 3.37% to $86.09, Avalonbay Communities Inc.
AVB,
-0.53%
fell 1.46% to $240.78, and UDR Inc.
UDR,
+0.39%
fell 1.51% to $55.96.true Trading volume (415,607) eclipsed its 50-day average volume of 300,155.
Editor's Note: This story was auto-generated by Automated Insights, an automation technology provider, using data from Dow Jones and FactSet. See our market data terms of use. | https://www.marketwatch.com/story/essex-property-trust-inc-stock-outperforms-competitors-despite-losses-on-the-day-01651092692-ea864f10c770 | 2022-04-29T01:49:23Z | https://www.marketwatch.com/story/essex-property-trust-inc-stock-outperforms-competitors-despite-losses-on-the-day-01651092692-ea864f10c770 | false |
Shares of First Republic Bank
FRC,
+1.50%
dropped 0.24% to $151.40 Wednesday, on what proved to be an all-around positive trading session for the stock market, with the S&P 500 Index
SPX,
+2.47%
rising 0.21% to 4,183.96 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average
DJIA,
+1.85%
rising 0.19% to 33,301.93. This was the stock's fifth consecutive day of losses. First Republic Bank closed $71.46 short of its 52-week high ($222.86), which the company reached on November 17th.
The stock demonstrated a mixed performance when compared to some of its competitors Wednesday, as Bank of America Corp.
BAC,
+1.54%
fell 0.55% to $36.25, SVB Financial Group
SIVB,
+1.42%
fell 1.25% to $508.08, and East West Bancorp Inc.
EWBC,
+3.39%
rose 1.00% to $71.90. Trading volume (871,105) remained 486,506 below its 50-day average volume of 1.4 M.
Editor's Note: This story was auto-generated by Automated Insights, an automation technology provider, using data from Dow Jones and FactSet. See our market data terms of use. | https://www.marketwatch.com/story/first-republic-bank-stock-outperforms-competitors-despite-losses-on-the-day-01651092852-b9800ea36aea | 2022-04-29T01:51:07Z | https://www.marketwatch.com/story/first-republic-bank-stock-outperforms-competitors-despite-losses-on-the-day-01651092852-b9800ea36aea | true |
Captain’s Bell golf tournament set for 5th May
Captain's Bell will tee off on the 5th of May to honour newly elected captain Emmanuel Wamala. Now Wamala takes over the mantle from Patrick Billy who steered the Kitante Golf Club through the mucky waters during the pandemic period. The Captain's Bell has also been boosted by a SUGX 57 million injection from ABSA Bank. | https://www.ntv.co.ug/ug/news/sports/captain-s-bell-golf-tournament-set-for-5th-may-3798090 | 2022-04-29T01:53:46Z | https://www.ntv.co.ug/ug/news/sports/captain-s-bell-golf-tournament-set-for-5th-may-3798090 | true |
Shares of Illinois Tool Works Inc.
ITW,
+2.22%
sank 0.15% to $198.31 Wednesday, on what proved to be an all-around favorable trading session for the stock market, with the S&P 500 Index
SPX,
+2.47%
rising 0.21% to 4,183.96 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average
DJIA,
+1.85%
rising 0.19% to 33,301.93. This was the stock's second consecutive day of losses. Illinois Tool Works Inc. closed $51.50 short of its 52-week high ($249.81), which the company achieved on January 5th.
The stock underperformed when compared to some of its competitors Wednesday, as 3M Co.
MMM,
+2.03%
fell 0.01% to $144.21, Parker Hannifin Corp.
PH,
+1.72%
rose 0.12% to $271.70, and Stanley Black & Decker Inc.
SWK,
-8.63%
rose 0.69% to $139.14. Trading volume (1.2 M) eclipsed its 50-day average volume of 1.1 M.
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Ukraine’s Podolyak Takes Aim at Ivanishvili’s Russia Links
Ukraine’s presidential advisor Mikhailo Podolyak has aimed at reported Russian business links of Bidzina Ivanishvili, former Georgian PM and founder of the ruling Georgian Dream party.
Podolyak said a fresh report by corruption watchdog Transparency International Georgia, detailing business ties of Ivanishvili and his inner to Russia, “showed why the [Georgian] government refused to consider any sanctions on [Russia].”
.@Transparency_GE showed why the 🇬🇪 government refused to consider any sanctions on 🇷🇺. Of course, because of the 🇷🇺 business of the local oligarch Ivanishvili. David Arakhamia offers to impose tough sanctions against him. Every pro-🇷🇺 oligarch will face "de-oligarchization" pic.twitter.com/bqdhoMvq9V
— Михайло Подоляк (@Podolyak_M) April 28, 2022
“Of course, because of the [Russian] business of the local oligarch Ivanishvili,” said the political advisor to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Podolyak also noted recent calls by David Arakhamia, senior lawmaker from Zelenskyy’s Servant of the People party. “Every pro-Russian oligarch will face ‘de-oligarchization’.”
Ivanishvili has not reacted to the recent report. But the Georgian Dream’s communications department dubbed the document as a “classic example of manipulation, that aims to discredit the Georgian government.”
The ruling party also accused the civil society organization of acting with the “agenda of the radical opposition.”
The Transparency International Georgia, in turn, criticized the Georgian Dream of “discrediting ads” against its executive director Eka Gigauri.
Read also for further context:
- President Zelenskyy on Relations with Georgian Government
- Georgia Not Helping Russia Evade Sanctions, Says PM
- Moscow Hails Tbilisi’s ‘Balanced’ Stance on Russia Sanctions
- PM: Sanctions Ineffective, Nobody to Stop Bombing of Kyiv
- Georgia Won’t Join Russia Sanctions, PM Says
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Travere Therapeutics (TVTX) Expected to Beat Earnings Estimates: Can the Stock Move Higher?
Wall Street expects a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when Travere Therapeutics (TVTX) reports results for the quarter ended March 2022. While this widely-known consensus outlook is important in gauging the company's earnings picture, a powerful factor that could impact its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates.
The earnings report might help the stock move higher if these key numbers are better than expectations. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower.
While management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call will mostly determine the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations, it's worth having a handicapping insight into the odds of a positive EPS surprise.
Zacks Consensus Estimate
This drug developer is expected to post quarterly loss of $0.85 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +11.5%.
Revenues are expected to be $53.24 million, up 12.3% from the year-ago quarter.
Estimate Revisions Trend
The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 2.63% higher over the last 30 days to the current level. This is essentially a reflection of how the covering analysts have collectively reassessed their initial estimates over this period.
Investors should keep in mind that the direction of estimate revisions by each of the covering analysts may not always get reflected in the aggregate change.
Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Earnings Whisper
Estimate revisions ahead of a company's earnings release offer clues to the business conditions for the period whose results are coming out. This insight is at the core of our proprietary surprise prediction model -- the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction).
The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a more recent version of the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.
Thus, a positive or negative Earnings ESP reading theoretically indicates the likely deviation of the actual earnings from the consensus estimate. However, the model's predictive power is significant for positive ESP readings only.
A positive Earnings ESP is a strong predictor of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold). Our research shows that stocks with this combination produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time, and a solid Zacks Rank actually increases the predictive power of Earnings ESP.
Please note that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss. Our research shows that it is difficult to predict an earnings beat with any degree of confidence for stocks with negative Earnings ESP readings and/or Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) or 5 (Strong Sell).
How Have the Numbers Shaped Up for Travere?
For Travere, the Most Accurate Estimate is higher than the Zacks Consensus Estimate, suggesting that analysts have recently become bullish on the company's earnings prospects. This has resulted in an Earnings ESP of +4.13%.
On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #3.
So, this combination indicates that Travere will most likely beat the consensus EPS estimate.
Does Earnings Surprise History Hold Any Clue?
Analysts often consider to what extent a company has been able to match consensus estimates in the past while calculating their estimates for its future earnings. So, it's worth taking a look at the surprise history for gauging its influence on the upcoming number.
For the last reported quarter, it was expected that Travere would post a loss of $0.72 per share when it actually produced a loss of $0.84, delivering a surprise of -16.67%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has beaten consensus EPS estimates two times.
Bottom Line
An earnings beat or miss may not be the sole basis for a stock moving higher or lower. Many stocks end up losing ground despite an earnings beat due to other factors that disappoint investors. Similarly, unforeseen catalysts help a number of stocks gain despite an earnings miss.
That said, betting on stocks that are expected to beat earnings expectations does increase the odds of success. This is why it's worth checking a company's Earnings ESP and Zacks Rank ahead of its quarterly release. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.
Travere appears a compelling earnings-beat candidate. However, investors should pay attention to other factors too for betting on this stock or staying away from it ahead of its earnings release.
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FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons continued to emphasize their passing game by selecting Southern California wide receiver Drake London with the No. 8 overall pick in the NFL draft on Thursday night.
London gives Atlanta a much-needed top threat at wide receiver. The selection comes one year after the Falcons chose tight end Kyle Pitts with the No. 4 overall pick.
London (6-foot-4, 219 pounds) provides excellent size as well as big-play potential. He had 88 catches for 1,083 yards and seven touchdowns for USC in 2021 and was named the Pac-12 offensive player of the year.
London said he looks forward to joining Pitts as big targets in Atlanta's passing game, saying: “It's twin towers."
Russell Gage was left as the team’s top wide receiver last year when Calvin Ridley played only five games while away from the team addressing mental health issues. Gage signed with Tampa Bay. Ridley was suspended by the NFL for 2022 for betting on games last season.
Olamide Zaccheaus, who had 31 catches for 406 yards and three touchdowns, is the top returning wide receiver. The Falcons added depth by signing free agents Auden Tate, Damiere Byrd and KhaDarel Hodge.
Meanwhile, Atlanta is starting over at quarterback after salary cap concerns contributed to the decision to trade 14-year starter Matt Ryan to Indianapolis.
The Falcons received a third-round pick from the Colts. Marcus Mariota was signed as the probable starter next season. Mariota has been reunited with coach Arthur Smith, who was the Tennessee offensive coordinator when Mariota lost the starting job with the Titans in 2019.
Feleipe Franks, who attempted only one pass in 2021, is the only other quarterback on the roster. General manager Terry Fontenot says the team will find help at the position through the draft, a trade or free agency.
Fontenot said this week the uncertainty of who would be selected with the first seven picks added “unique” intrigue to his preparations. Even so, Fontenot knew he'd have no chance to consider some players who would be attractive to the Falcons, including Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson.
The Falcons will be busy on Friday night, when they have four picks — two in the second round and two in the third. They have nine selections overall, including two in the sixth round but none in the seventh on Saturday.
The Falcons, coming off a 7-10 season in which they were outscored 459-313. Fontenot said he hopes to add competition at every position. The most glaring needs are a woeful pass rush and wide receiver.
Atlanta ranked last in the NFL with 18 sacks last season, 11 fewer than any other team. They released outside linebacker Dante Fowler, who led the unit with 4 ½ sacks.
Atlanta has received good production from its most recent first-round picks.
Pitts led the Falcons with 68 catches for 1,026 yards as a rookie. Cornerback A.J. Terrell and right guard Chris Lindstrom, first-rounders in 2020 and 2019, respectively, rated among the top players at their positions last season.
Another 2019 first-round pick, right tackle Kaleb McGary, gave up nine sacks last season. Rookie left guard Jalen Mayfield, a third-round pick, led the league with 11 sacks allowed last season.
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LAS VEGAS — Edge rusher Travon Walker of national champion Georgia, a dynamic playmaker combining speed and athleticism, is the first overall pick in the NFL draft by Jacksonville.
The 6-foot-5, 275-pound Walker, who has some raw elements to his game but an extremely high ceiling for his skills, joins former Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence as the second straight top overall selection by the Jaguars.
Walker, one of several Bulldogs likely to be chosen in the opening round, was a one-year starter whose production (13 tackles for loss and 9 1/2 sacks) doesn’t jump out because he was part of a deep rotation at Georgia. His talent level certainly impressed the Jaguars, the NFL’s worst team the past two years.
Commissioner Roger Goodell began the proceedings by estimating more than 100,000 fans were on hand at the theater built specifically for the draft. Walker was not in Las Vegas.
- No. 20: Steelers: Kenny Pickett, QB, Pittsburgh
- No. 19: Saints: Trevor Penning, T, Northern Iowa
For the first time ever, six wide receivers have been selected in the top 20 picks of the first round.
The latest are Penn State's Jahan Dotson to Washington at No. 16 and Arkansas' Treylon Burks to Tennessee at No. 18.
The Titans traded former Pro Bowl receiver A.J. Brown to the Philadelphia Eagles to move up to the 18th pick.
Before that, the Texans selected Texas A&M guard Kenyan Green at No. 15, Baltimore took Notre Dame safety Kyle Hamilton at No. 14 and Philadelphia selected Georgia defensive tackle Jordan Davis with the 13th pick.
Picks 10, 11 and 12 were all pass catchers, starting with Garrett Wilson to the New York Jets at No. 10. His skills on sideline passes, plus breakaway speed and an ability to find the end zone all should help a young offense.
Wilson's Ohio State teammate Chris Olave went next to the Saints after New Orleans swapped picks with Washington, which got New Orleans' pick at No. 16.
The Lions moved up to 12 as they swapped picks with Minnesota and they selected Alabama wide receiver Jameson Williams, who played with Olave and Wilson in 2020 at Ohio State before transferring to the Crimson Tide.
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Seattle has addressed issues on its offensive line with Mississippi tackle Charles Cross at ninth overall in the first round of the NFL draft.
With good size and length at 6-foot-5, 310, Cross is considered by some scouts the best pass blocker in this draft. The Seahawks like to emphasize the run and probably will need to with quarterback Russell Wilson now in Denver, but Cross is a quick learner.
The Jets used the 10th spot to add to their receiving group with Garrett Wilson of Ohio State. His skills on sideline passes, plus breakaway speed and an ability to find the end zone all should help a young offense.
Wilson caught 23 touchdown passes in 33 games with 19 starts.
Receiver Drake London of Southern California, built like a basketball player at 6-foot-5, 210, but truly a football guy, has been taken eighth overall by Atlanta.
The Falcons, who traded veteran quarterback Matt Ryan to Indianapolis in this offseason, are weak at wideout. London joins pass-catching tight end Kyle Pitts, Atlanta’s first choice of 2021, in offering versatility and a wide catch radius.
Not considered a deep threat, he could wind up often in the slot. London had his ’21 season shortened by a right ankle fracture.
He is the first receiver taken in what is considered a very deep group at the position.
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Receiver Drake London of Southern California, built like a basketball player at 6-foot-5, 210, but truly a football guy, has been taken eighth overall by Atlanta.
The Falcons, who traded veteran quarterback Matt Ryan to Indianapolis in this offseason, are weak at wideout. London joins pass-catching tight end Kyle Pitts, Atlanta’s first choice of 2021, in offering versatility and a wide catch radius.
Not considered a deep threat, he could wind up often in the slot. London had his ’21 season shortened by a right ankle fracture.
He is the first receiver taken in what is considered a very deep group at the position.
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Evan Neal, a mammoth 6-foot-7, 335-pounder who has played both tackle positions at Alabama, is the second opening-round pick by the Giants. He’s likely to fit right in with a line that has been a weakness in New York for years.
Neal improved throughout his stay with the Crimson Tide, and his explosion off the snap is exemplary. He started 40 games and missed only one in his three-year career, which ended as an All-American.
He joins edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux of Oregon, whom the Giants took fifth overall.
The Giants got this spot in a trade last year with Chicago, which took quarterback Justin Fields.
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North Carolina State’s Ikem Ekwonu, considered the premier blocker in this draft, has been selected sixth in the first round by quarterback-hungry Carolina.
He is the first offensive player chosen. It’s the first draft since 1991 that no player on offense went in the top five.
Using long arms and mobility at 6-foot-4, 310 pounds, Ekwonu has been a team leader for the Wolfpack. He should start immediately at tackle for the Panthers — and whomever is their starting QB.
Nicknamed “Ickey” after former Bengals running back Ickey Woods by a youth football coach, Ekwonu can get too aggressive at times and had 10 penalties in his career. He probably had three times as many pancake blocks.
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Edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux of Oregon will be bolstering the pass rush for the New York Giants after being chosen fifth overall in the NFL draft.
Thibodeaux, whose burst off the ball is spectacular, is the fifth straight defensive player taken at the top of these selections. The 6-foot-5, 258-pound mainstay of the Ducks regressed a bit since a terrific freshman season, and dealt with injuries.
But New York, which needs help on the offensive line, saw an opportunity for a disrupter on defense knowing there are plenty of blockers still available.
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Ahmad Gardner is bringing the Sauce to the Big Apple.
The Cincinnati cornerback, a major reason the Bearcats broke through into the College Football Playoff last season, has been selected fourth overall by the New York Jets. He wore a brash bejeweled necklace proclaiming his nickname, and even an accessorized chain with a bejeweled sauce bottle.
“I’m the best cornerback in this draft,” Gardner noted this week. He went second behind LSU’s Derek Stingley Jr., but the Jets certainly liked him, knowing Gardner did not allow a TD reception in his three-year college career.
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Derek Stingley Jr., yet another outstanding defensive back from LSU, has been selected third overall by the Houston Texans.
The 6-foot-1, 195-pound Stingley, who excels in man coverage, was an All-American as a freshman, but injuries, including to his foot in 2021, led to lesser numbers last season.
Still, the grandson of former Patriots receiver Darryl Stingley, who was paralyzed in a 1978 preseason game, has been a coveted cornerback throughout this draft process.
And the Texans need help everywhere.
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Michigan’s Aidan Hutchinson, a sack-master whose consistency and relentlessness helped the Wolverines to their first College Football Playoff, is the second overall pick in the NFL draft, by Detroit.
Yes, Hutchinson is staying home as a pro.
The 6-foot-6, 265-pound edge rusher, whose father Chris was a star player at Michigan in the 1990s, was the Heisman Trophy runner-up last season.
He said this week in Las Vegas that he “couldn’t wait until the process is over and I get back to ball.” He’ll do so for one of the league’s worst teams in recent seasons.
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NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says the league's competition committee has pondered an NBA-like lottery system for its annual draft but he likes it just the way it is.
In a draft-night interview with SiriusXM NFL Radio, host Pat Kirwan asked the commissioner if the league has ever considered a lottery system.
Goodell replied: “Yeah, the competition committee talks about it on a ... regular basis. I haven’t heard it in the last couple years, but I never say never about any of those things. It may come a time where we think it’s appropriate."
Goodell emphasized that the league believes the draft is working fine just the way it is with teams picking in reserve order of finish from the previous season.
Goodell says the NFL's 32 teams are “not into tanking” and that the “league's never been more competitive.”
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Some teams, including the Jets and Giants, will be particularly busy in the NFL draft Thursday night.
A record eight teams own two first-round picks. That’s one more than the previous high of seven set four times before, including in 2019 and 2020.
The Jets have the fourth and 10th overall selections and the Giants own the fifth and the seventh overall picks.
The Texans are picking third and 13th.
The Eagles have picks 15 and 18.
The Saints own selections 16 and 19.
The Packers are picking 22nd and 28th.
The Chiefs own back-to-back picks at 29 and 30.
And the Lions own the second selection and the 32nd and final pick of Round 1, which they acquired from the Rams last year in the Matthew Stafford trade.
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The Seattle Seahawks paid tribute to longtime NFL journalist John Clayton, leaving a designated spot in the team’s draft media room on Thursday night.
Clayton died in March after a short illness at age 67. Nicknamed “The Professor,” Clayton spent more than two decades covering the Pittsburgh Steelers for The Pittsburgh Press and the Seattle Seahawks for The News Tribune in Tacoma. Clayton moved to ESPN and spent more than 20 years working for the network. In recent years, Clayton worked for the Seahawks radio network on gameday broadcasts.
Clayton was awarded with what is now known as the Bill Nunn Memorial Award by the Professional Football Writers of America in 2007. The award is presented annually for long and distinguished reporting on football.
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The NFL draft is kicking off in Las Vegas on Thursday night and a record eight teams won’t make their first selections until Friday night unless they trade back into the first round.
The teams without first-round picks are the Rams, Bears, Browns, Broncos, Colts, Raiders, Dolphins and 49ers.
The Seahawks traded away their first-round pick last year, but jumped back into the first round in the blockbuster Russell Wilson trade with Denver last month.
Also this offseason:
— The Browns traded three first-rounders to Houston for quarterback Deshaun Watson.
— The Raiders traded a first- and a second-rounder to Green Bay for wide receiver Davante Adams.
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City officials say they listened to the needs of the community and decided the shelter will be moved to another location with fewer services for the homeless.
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Ryan Jack: Rangers remain confident despite RB Leipzig defeat
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Ryan Jack insists Rangers still have it all to play for in their Europa League semi-final against RB Leipzig next week following their 1-0 defeat in Germany.
The Light Blues spent much of the first-leg on the backfoot but it was not until the 85th minute before Angelino broke the deadlock with a volley from the edge of the box.
The second-leg is at Ibrox next week where the Gers will look to make their first European final in 14 years and midfielder Jack said: “There are mixed emotions after that.
“We gave ourselves every chance by going into the second-half with score 0-0 then we got undone by a set-play which is disappointing.
“But it’s still all to play for as far as we’re concerned and that’s the mentality we’ll take into next week, going into the game at Ibrox with our fans behind us. We’ve done it before and we’re excited to try and do it again.
“I wouldn’t say we’d have taken 1-0 before the game.
“When we go into games at this level we always expect to compete. We came into it thinking we could get a better result than we did but it’s all to play for. We’ve been in the situation before of being 1-0 down and we’ve turned it around.
“We know how tough the task will be because they are a great team but we’ve kept ourselves alive and with that crowd behind us next week, anything’s possible.”
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla., April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida A&M University (FAMU) is excited to announce a $1.2 million donation from Frank and Laura Baker to help students with financial restrictions graduate in four years. The gift will establish the Frank and Laura Baker Graduation Fund, which will provide funding for students who are qualified to graduate in four years but have an outstanding account balance to the university.
Frank Baker is a Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Siris, a leading private equity firm with more than $7 billion in AUM focused on making value-oriented, control investments in technology companies. Baker said the donation to Florida's largest, and only public, Historically Black College and University (HBCU) is an investment in the future.
"In 2020, we established Siris' Florida office, and as part of that, we believed it was important to invest in our new community. Through our conversations with FAMU, we learned there are extremely capable students who aren't able to graduate in four years solely due to limited financial resources. We also discovered that the four year graduation rate is a key metric in determining the amount of funding FAMU receives from the State of Florida. This made our 'investment' decision pretty easy — FAMU students in the work force sooner and potentially unlocking more State funding."
As part of the gift agreement, the FAMU Office of University Advancement, the Office of Student Success and Strategic Initiatives, along with Frank and Laura Baker, will review the cohort each year to determine how the Graduation Fund will be distributed. The initial $300,000 will be used to clear university balances for spring and summer 2022 graduates once the certification process is complete and to match donations during the Day of Giving "1887 Strikes" campaign April 21-22, which raised an additional $360,000.
"This is a transformational gift that will encourage our students to finish in a timely manner and allow them to move forward less burdened by debt to the University," said President Larry Robinson, Ph.D. "We thank Frank and Laura Baker for investing in our students. Their generosity will reap untold dividends for years to come."
The agreement also puts in place a framework for the University to track recipients; they will be asked to respond to periodic surveys in the years ahead and encouraged to give back to the University.
"The timing and magnitude of this gift cannot be overstated," said Shawnta Friday-Stroud, Ph.D., Vice President for University Advancement and Executive Director of the FAMU Foundation. "It reinforces the importance of the task ahead and is a reminder that student success is at the core of our mission."
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HONOLULU, April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Matson, Inc. (NYSE: MATX), a leading U.S. carrier in the Pacific, today declared a second quarter dividend of $0.30 per common share. The dividend will be paid on June 2, 2022 to all shareholders of record as of the close of business on May 12, 2022.
About the Company
Founded in 1882, Matson (NYSE: MATX) is a leading provider of ocean transportation and logistics services. Matson provides a vital lifeline to the domestic non-contiguous economies of Hawaii, Alaska, and Guam, and to other island economies in Micronesia. Matson also operates premium, expedited services from China to Long Beach, California, provides service to Okinawa, Japan and various islands in the South Pacific, and operates an international export service from Dutch Harbor to Asia. The Company's fleet of owned and chartered vessels includes containerships, combination container and roll-on/roll-off ships and custom-designed barges. Matson Logistics, established in 1987, extends the geographic reach of Matson's transportation network throughout North America. Its integrated, asset-light logistics services include rail intermodal, highway brokerage, warehousing, freight consolidation, Asia supply chain services, and forwarding to Alaska. Additional information about the Company is available at www.matson.com.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Two weeks after a man was accused of terrorizing the New York City subway system, prosecutors and his defense attorneys are sparring over an FBI jailhouse visit to the suspect.
Defense attorneys claimed in a court filing Thursday that agents unexpectedly and improperly took DNA samples from Frank James, who allegedly wounded 10 people when he opened fire inside a crowded Brooklyn subway car.
Papers filed in Brooklyn federal court claimed FBI agents entered James’ cell, questioned him and took multiple swabs of his inner cheeks for DNA. The defense lawyers also suggested the agents didn’t have a search warrant.
“Contrary to standard practice, the government committed this intrusion absent advance notice to counsel, depriving us of an opportunity to be heard or to be present,” the lawyers wrote. They said the search took place Tuesday.
Later Thursday, prosecutors responded by calling the claims “hyperbole.” They said no questioning took place and that the “DNA was obtained pursuant to a judicially authorized search warrant” that could have been known about in advance.
Authorities say James unleashed smoke bombs and dozens of bullets on April 12 in a train full of morning commuters. Several people were injured, but no one was killed.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Department of Homeland Security is stepping up an effort to counter disinformation coming from Russia as well as misleading information that human smugglers circulate to target migrants hoping to travel to the U.S.-Mexico border.
“The spread of disinformation can affect border security, Americans’ safety during disasters, and public trust in our democratic institutions,” the department said in a statement Wednesday. It declined The Associated Press’ request for an interview.
A newly formed Disinformation Governance Board announced Wednesday will immediately begin focusing on misinformation aimed at migrants, a problem that has helped to fuel sudden surges at the U.S. southern border in recent years. Human smugglers often spread misinformation around border policies to drum up business.
Last September, for example, confusion around President Joe Biden’s immigration policies combined with messages shared widely across the Haitian community on Meta’s Facebook and WhatsApp platforms led some of the 14,000 migrants to the border town of Del Rio, Texas, where they set up camp. Some were ultimately expelled and were flown out of the U.S.
“We are very concerned that Haitians who are taking the irregular migration path are receiving misinformation that the border is open,” Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said at the time.
The new board also will monitor and prepare for Russian disinformation threats as this year’s midterm elections near and the Kremlin continues an aggressive disinformation campaign around the war in Ukraine. Russia has repeatedly waged misinformation campaigns aimed at U.S. audiences to further divisions around election time and spread conspiracy theories around U.S. COVID-19 vaccines. Most recently, Russian state media outlets, social media accounts and officials have used the internet to call photographs, reporting and videos of dead bodies and bombed buildings in Ukraine fake.
The board will be led by disinformation expert Nina Jankowicz, who has researched Russian misinformation tactics and online harassment.
During the 2020 presidential campaign, Biden, a Democrat, repeatedly said he would push tech companies, including Facebook, to crack down harder on misinformation and conspiracy theories that have overwhelmed social media and its users.
Dozens of Republican lawmakers and pundits took to social media on Wednesday to widely criticize the new board and call for it to be disbanded.
“Rather than police our border, Homeland Security has decided to make policing Americans’ speech its top priority,” a tweet from Missouri’s U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley read, in part. “They’re creating a Disinformation Board.”
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By ALAN FRAM, ZEKE MILLER and AAMER MADHANI
Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden asked Congress on Thursday for $33 billion to bolster Ukraine’s fight against Russia, signaling a burgeoning and long-haul American commitment as Moscow’s invasion and the international tensions it has inflamed show no signs of receding.
The package has about $20 billion in defense spending for Ukraine and U.S. allies in the region and $8.5 billion to keep Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s government providing services and paying salaries. There’s $3 billion in global food and humanitarian programs, including money to help Ukrainian refugees who’ve fled to the U.S. and to prod American farmers to grow wheat and other crops to replace the vast amounts of food Ukraine normally produces.
The package, which administration officials estimated would last five months, is more than twice the size of the initial $13.6 billion aid measure that Congress enacted early last month and now is almost drained. With the bloody war dragging into its third month, the measure was designed to signal to Russian President Vladimir Putin that U.S. weaponry and other streams of assistance are not going away.
“The world must and will hold Russia accountable,” Biden said. “And as long as the assaults and atrocities continue, we’re going to continue to supply military assistance.”
Zelenskyy thanked the U.S. in his nightly video address to his nation. “President Biden rightly said today that this step is not cheap,” he said. “But the negative consequences for the whole world from Russia’s aggression against Ukraine and against democracy are so massive that by comparison the U.S. support is necessary.”
Biden’s request to Congress comes with powerful Russian offensives underway in eastern and southern Ukraine, and pleas from Zelenskyy for long-range and offensive weapons. The U.S. and others have pledged to step up deliveries of such equipment, and summaries of Biden’s plan mention artillery, armored vehicles and anti-air and anti-tank weapons and munitions.
Biden said the new package “addresses the needs of the Ukrainian military during the crucial weeks and months ahead” and begins a transition to longer-term security assistance that’s “going to help Ukraine deter and continue to defend against Russian aggression.”
The proposal also comes as Russia has halted gas supplies to two NATO allies, Poland and Bulgaria, increasing anxieties that the war and its repercussions, in one form or another, could ultimately spread elsewhere.
Biden promised that the U.S. would work to support its allies’ energy needs, saying, “We will not let Russia intimidate or blackmail their way out of the sanctions.”
Bipartisan support in Congress for Ukraine is strong, and there is little doubt that lawmakers will approve aid. But Republicans said they were examining the proposal’s details, including its balance between defense and other expenditures, and would not reflexively rally behind Biden’s $33 billion figure.
South Dakota Sen. John Thune, the No. 2 Senate GOP leader, said that while Republicans are committed to helping Ukraine, “It’s a pretty eye-popping number.”
Biden’s billion request is more than half the entire proposed $60 billion budgets for next year for the State Department and U.S. Agency for International Development.
The $20 billion defense portion of Thursday’s package amounts to about one third of Russia’s entire military budget and is well over Ukraine’s $6 billion defense expenditures. Both figures are for 2021 and were compiled by the Stockholm International Peace Institute, a Swedish organization that studies defense issues.
Biden has proposed $800 billion for the Pentagon for next year.
According to Brown University’s Costs of War Project, the U.S. has spent about $2.2 trillion on the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq since Sept. 11, 2001.
The biggest potential stumbling blocks in Congress are Democrats’ desire to also consider billions more to combat the pandemic, and a GOP drive to force an election-year vote on renewing some Trump-era immigration restrictions that seems likely to divide Democrats.
But combining those ingredients yields a complicated political brew that could slow the Ukraine money when every day counts for Kyiv’s outnumbered forces. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., has said he wants to combine the Ukraine and COVID-19 spending — the virus money gets only tepid GOP support — but was notably silent on that question Thursday.
Biden seemed to open the door to letting the Ukraine measure move separately, which would accelerate its pace. “They can do it separately or together,” Biden said, “but we need them both.”
Biden asked lawmakers Thursday to provide $22.5 billion for vaccines, treatments, testing and aid to other countries in continuing efforts to contain COVID-19.
But that request, which he also made last month, seems symbolic. In a compromise with Republicans, Senate Democrats have already agreed to pare that to $10 billion, and reviving the higher amount seems unlikely.
Biden also asked Congress on Thursday for new powers to seize the assets of Russian oligarchs, saying the U.S. was seizing luxury yachts and homes of “bad guys.” He proposed letting the government use the proceeds from selling those properties to help the people of Ukraine.
The president wants lawmakers to make it a crime to “knowingly or intentionally possess proceeds directly obtained from corrupt dealings with the Russian government,” double the statute of limitations for foreign money laundering offenses to 10 years, and expand the definition of “racketeering” under U.S. law to include efforts to evade sanctions.
In recent weeks, the U.S. and global allies have sanctioned dozens of oligarchs and their family members, along with hundreds of Russian officials involved in or deemed to be supporting its invasion of Ukraine. The White House says the new tools will toughen the impact of the sanctions on Russia’s economy and its ruling class by making sanctions more difficult to evade.
Of the new money Biden is requesting for military purposes, $6 billion would be to arm Ukraine directly and $5.4 billion to replace U.S. supplies sent to the area. There is also $4.5 billion for other security assistance for Ukraine and U.S. allies and $2.6 billion for the continued deployment of U.S. forces to the region.
The proposed spending also has $1.2 billion to help Ukrainian refugees fleeing to the U.S. with cash assistance, English language instruction and help to school districts with Ukrainian students. There is $1.6 billion for global food programs to compensate for shortages prompted by the war’s impact on Ukraine’s food production.
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Associated Press writers Chris Megerian, Fatima Hussein, Lolita C. Baldor and Matthew Lee contributed to this report.
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Which baby sandal is best?
Whether your baby is walking or you just can’t resist the allure of tiny footwear, baby sandals are perfect for warm days, letting little feet breathe.
Babies who are walking have different needs from babies who are crawling or not yet mobile, but flexibility is always important in shoes for babies, as it’s vital for healthy foot development. Nautica Kids Kettle Gulf Closed-Toe Sport Sandals are flexible and water-friendly for paddling.
What to know before you buy a baby sandal
Walkers vs. crib shoes
Footwear for babies falls into two main categories: crib shoes, made for babies not yet walking, and walkers, designed for babies who can walk.
- Crib shoes: These sandals are more for show than anything else. They’re extremely flexible with soft soles, which is important for healthy foot development in young babies. They don’t need to be particularly durable, either.
- Walkers: Whether your child is walking unaided or cruising around with the help of a baby walker, they need sandals designed for walking. While they should still be flexible, they need soles that are more solid and have treads on the underside for traction.
Size
Infant sizes 1-4 are for babies from 0-12 months, while toddler sizes 5-10 are for older babies and toddlers from 12-24 months. Some manufacturers list rough age ranges for each of these sizes, but it’s always advisable to measure your child’s feet and buy the exact size needed, since two babies of the same age can be significantly different sizes.
To measure your baby’s feet for shoes, place a foot against a hard surface so it’s flat and the toes aren’t curled under. Put a ruler or measuring tape next to the foot and measure from the end of the heel to the tip of the big toe. Repeat with the other foot and use the larger measurement of the two. Check the size chart for any shoes you’re considering buying.
Flexibility
Both the soles and the uppers of sandals for babies should be reasonably flexible. Young babies who aren’t yet walking like to stretch their feet, and shoes that don’t let them can be both uncomfortable and bad for foot development.
Older babies and young toddlers who are just starting to walk require a range of motion in their feet that’s as close to being barefoot as possible. This helps with balance and foot development, so flexibility is essential.
What to look for in a quality baby sandal
Easy on and off
No one wants shoes that are a struggle to put on and take off their baby — especially once they’re walking and it’s a nightmare trying to get them to stand still even for a few moments.
Water-friendly
Sandals made with water-friendly materials are perfect for days at the beach or lake, paddling in rivers or trips to splash parks.
Color and design
Babies generally don’t have much of an opinion on fashion, so look for sandals of a color and design you like the look of.
How much you can expect to spend on baby sandals
A pair of sandals for babies can cost anywhere from $5-$100, depending on the size, quality and brand.
Baby sandal FAQ
Should babies wear sandals?
A. Babies don’t need sandals — or any kind of footwear — before they start walking, but tiny baby shoes are undeniably cute. While you shouldn’t put infants in sandals all day long, there’s no harm in them being worn on occasion.
Once your baby is toddling around, it’s good for them to have bare feet as often as possible. This lets them practice walking on a range of surfaces, boosts their agility and improves sensory-motor development. However, it isn’t always safe for babies to go barefoot — for instance, on scorching sidewalks or when paddling in water where there could be sharp objects in the bed. In these cases, lightweight sandals are ideal warm-weather footwear.
Are open- or closed-toe sandals better for babies?
A. Open-toe sandals offer less stability for babies who are cruising and walking. They also encourage infants and toddlers to grip with their toes as they walk, which can lead to toe deformities. So closed-toe sandals are best for walkers. However, if you’re buying sandals for a baby who isn’t yet walking and is unlikely to walk soon, open-toe varieties are fine.
What’s the best baby sandal to buy?
Top baby sandal
Nautica Kids Kettle Gulf Closed-Toe Sport Sandal
What you need to know: Lightweight and flexible, these sandals are ideal for babies and toddlers.
What you’ll love: They have closed toes, which are preferred for walking in. They’re water-friendly, so they’re safe for paddling and days at the beach. They come in infant sizes 1-4, as well as toddler sizes.
What you should consider: The soles don’t provide as much traction as some reviewers would like.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top baby sandal for the money
Simple Joys By Carter’s Shawn Water Sandal
What you need to know: These closed-toe infant sandals are perfect for young walkers.
What you’ll love: You can choose from four designs, featuring sharks, cherries, polka dots and dinosaur skeletons. The soles provide plenty of traction. They’re water-friendly for safe paddling.
What you should consider: The sizing is a little off, so check the size chart before buying.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Timberland Adventure Seeker Two-Strap Sandal
What you need to know: The strappy open-toe design makes these a cooling footwear option for hot days.
What you’ll love: Thanks to the two-strap design, they’re easy to put on and take off little feet. They’re durable and comfortable with a grippy sole. The synthetic upper won’t get damaged by water.
What you should consider: Due to the open toe, they’re not ideal as a main shoe for babies who can walk.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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By ANDREW DALTON
AP Entertainment Writer
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jurors began deliberations Thursday in a trial pitting former reality TV star Blac Chyna against Kim Kardashian, Kris Jenner, Khloé Kardashian and Kylie Jenner.
In her closing argument, Chyna’s attorney Lynne Ciani argued that it was unreasonable for the four women to have believed that her client violently abused her former fiancé Rob Kardashian.
“Forget who they are, forget about how famous they are,” Ciani told the jury. “Was it reasonable for the defendants to believe that their son or brother’s version of the events that he had been brutally attacked?”
She argued that the physical evidence from the time showed it wasn’t.
“He didn’t have a mark on him,” Ciani said. “There was no call to the police, no trip to the hospital, not even a Band-Aid.”
Chyna is suing the four women for defamation and interference with contract, alleging they deliberately spread false stories of a Dec. 15, 2016, attack on Rob Kardashian in order to get the couple’s reality show, “Rob & Chyna,” canceled before its second season.
Kardashian attorney David G. Rhodes argued during his closing that the women had every reason to believe the accounts of the attack from Rob Kardashian and from Kris Jenner’s longtime boyfriend Corey Gamble, who arrived at the scene to break up the dispute and was a key defense witness.
Rhodes argued that regardless of what happened between the couple, the show ended because their relationship ended, as all the executives overseeing the show testified during the trial.
“It wasn’t her show,” Rhodes said. “It’s not the ‘Chyna and Rob’ show, it’s not ‘Chyna’ show, it’s the ‘Rob KARDASHIAN and Chyna’ show. It was a show about a relationship. That’s at the center of the whole case.”
All four of the defendants were in the front row of the courtroom for closing arguments, as they were for most of the nine-day trial.
In the hallway outside the courtroom, Kim Kardashian’s boyfriend, “Saturday Night Live” star Pete Davidson, greeted her with a hug and a kiss before they and the rest of the family were ushered by deputies into a private waiting area they’ve used throughout the trial.
In the civil case, nine out of 12 jurors will need to agree on whether each of the Kardashian defendants either knowingly lied about Chyna abusing Rob Kardashian, or spread the word about it with reckless disregard for the truth. The same number will need to decide whether each illegally interfered with Chyna’s contract with the E! network, which aired both “Rob & Chyna” and “Keeping Up With the Kardashians.”
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Which Elf cosmetics are best?
With a full range of low-cost alternatives that give more expensive premium brands a run for their money, choosing the best Elf cosmetics can be a challenge. From longwear lipsticks to a wide range of eyeshadows, to everything you need to prep your skin, Elf Cosmetics has it all.
If you’re looking for the most popular Elf product no makeup bag should be without, Elf Cosmetics Poreless Putty Primer is the top choice.
What to know before you buy Elf cosmetics
Your makeup habits
Do you like to dab on a bit of color and go? Or do you prefer to put on a “full face,” complete with primer and setting spray? Do you put on makeup every day, or only for special occasions? Do you like having the go-tos you know look good on your skin, or do you need variety so you can be ready for any mood? Knowing your makeup habits will help you focus on the items that will help you achieve your preferred look with ease.
The occasion
Are you buying Elf cosmetics for everyday wear or for a special date with a promising someone? Is it formal or casual? Whether you want an everyday staple or an eye-catching lipstick that will put all eyes on you, knowing where you intend to wear your new cosmetics will help you focus on the right ones.
Length of wear
If you’re planning your look for a special event such as a prom or a wedding, you’ll want to pay special care to whether the cosmetic you’re looking at has extended-wear properties. This is particularly important in lipsticks. Because we talk, eat and inadvertently touch our fingers to our lips, lipstick is the cosmetic that wears off fastest. So be sure to look for a longwear option for those days and nights when you need the look to last.
What to look for in a quality Elf cosmetic
Versatility
If you’re packing light for a quick weekend trip, you’ll want cosmetics that will do double duty, like a sheer lipstick that can also be used to add a dab of color to cheeks or browbone, or a pore putty that will take the place of foundation and eye primer.
Sheer or highly pigmented
If you like a lighter wash of color on your face, Elf offers a great range of sheer colors in eyeshadows, lipsticks and blushes to liven up your look without being too heavy. If you like a more dramatic smoky eye or a bold lip for evening, they’ve got you covered as well.
Matte or shimmer
Daytime looks lend themselves well to softer mattes that emphasize your features. Opt for shimmery shades for an evening glow or a fun summery vibe.
How much you can expect to spend on Elf cosmetics
One of the key draws of Elf cosmetics is that they provide a full range of options for far less than you’d pay for prestige department-store brands, and even some drugstore brands. Their offerings range between $5-$20.
Elf cosmetics FAQ
Are Elf cosmetics safe?
A. Although Elf is known for its low-cost offerings, that doesn’t mean it skimps on quality. The company says it makes its cosmetics with nontoxic ingredients. What’s more, its formulas are cruelty-free, vegan and include some of the cleanest ingredients in cosmetics today.
Are Elf cosmetics fragrance-free?
A. If you’re sensitive to fragrances and other irritants, Elf has offerings for you. While not all of its cosmetics are fragrance-free, its Pure Skin line is. All Elf cosmetics are also free of sulfates, parabens and phthalates, common irritants found in many other brands.
What does E.L.F. stand for?
A. While you might think the company’s name is a whimsical nod to magical creatures, its initials stand for Eyes, Lips and Face. Despite this, it did once dabble in nail polishes, but those have been discontinued.
What are the best Elf cosmetics to buy?
Top Elf cosmetic
Elf Cosmetics Poreless Putty Primer
What you need to know: One of the most versatile items in Elf’s collection, this primer leaves your skin a smooth canvas for whatever you want to put on it next.
What you’ll love: In a pinch, this primer gives your skin a smooth glow that may let you forgo foundation for a casual day out. It feels smooth and light on skin and blurs many imperfections.
What you should consider: While it melts in to match many skin tones, it can look ashy on darker skin.
Where to buy: Sold by Ulta Beauty
Top Elf cosmetic for the money
What you need to know: This versatile, sheer lip color can double as cheek color in a pinch.
What you’ll love: The fresh color is non-oily, despite its name, and feels lightweight and moisturizing on the lips.
What you should consider: It comes in two colors, but both are unmistakably pastel, so if you’re looking for a more dramatic lip look, this won’t do the trick.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Elf Cosmetics Bite-Size Eyeshadow Palette, Cream & Sugar
What you need to know: Tiny and easy to pack, this will become your go-to when you need an eyeshadow palette that can travel anywhere.
What you’ll love: The array of shades gives you a crease color that can double as an eyeliner, plus a brow highlighter and some shimmer for your lid. It has everything you need for a complete eye look.
What you should consider: This is highly pigmented, so a little goes a long way.
Where to buy: Sold by Ulta Beauty
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KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia pounded targets from practically one end of Ukraine to the other Thursday, including Kyiv, bombarding the city while the head of the United Nations was visiting in the boldest attack on the capital since Moscow’s forces retreated weeks ago.
Several people were wounded in the attack on Kyiv, including one who lost a leg and others who were trapped in the rubble when two buildings were hit, rescue officials said.
The bombardment came barely an hour after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a news conference with U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres, who said Ukraine has become “an epicenter of unbearable heartache and pain.” A spokesperson said Guterres and his team were safe.
Meanwhile, explosions were reported across the country, in Polonne in the west, Chernihiv near the border with Belarus, and Fastiv, a large railway hub southwest of the capital. The mayor of Odesa, in southern Ukraine, said rockets were intercepted by air defenses.
Ukrainian authorities also reported intense Russian fire in the Donbas — the eastern industrial heartland that the Kremlin says is its main objective — and near Kharkiv, a northeastern city outside the Donbas that is seen as key to the offensive.
In the ruined southern port city of Mariupol, Ukrainian fighters holed up in the steel plant that represents the last pocket of resistance said concentrated bombing overnight killed and wounded more people. And authorities warned that a lack of safe drinking water inside the city could lead to outbreaks of deadly diseases such as cholera and dysentery.
In Zaporizhzhia, a crucial way station for tens of thousands of Ukrainians fleeing Mariupol, an 11-year-old boy was among at least three people wounded in a rocket attack that authorities said was the first to hit a residential area in the southern city since the war began. Shards of glass cut the boy’s leg to the bone.
Vadym Vodostoyev, the boy’s father, said: “It just takes one second and you’re left with nothing.”
The fresh attacks came as Guterres surveyed the destruction in small towns outside the capital that saw some of the worst horrors of the first onslaught of the war.He condemned the atrocities committed in towns like Bucha,where evidence of mass killings of civilians was found after Russia withdrew in early April in the face of unexpectedly stiff resistance.
“Wherever there is a war, the highest price is paid by civilians,” the U.N. chief lamented.
Separately, Ukraine’s prosecutor accused 10 Russian soldiers of being “involved in the torture of peaceful people” in Bucha. Prosecutor General Iryna Venediktova did not say her office had filed criminal charges, and she appealed to the public for help in gathering evidence. Russia denies it targets civilians.
During his nightly video address, Zelenskyy renewed his pledge to hold Russian soldiers accountable for crimes they commit and said about the 10 identified earlier Thursday: “Some of them may not, after all, live until a trial and fair punishment. But only for one reason: This Russian brigade has been transferred to the Kharkiv region. There they’ll receive retribution from our military.”
In the attack on Kyiv, explosions shook the city and flames poured out of windows in at least two buildings — including one residential one — in the capital, which has been relatively unscathed in recent weeks. Mayor Vitali Klitschko said at least three people were hospitalized after the strike, and plumes of smoke could be seen over the city.
The explosions in northwestern Kyiv’s Shevchenkivsky district came as residents have been increasingly returning to the city. Cafes and other businesses have reopened, and a growing numbers of people have been out and about, enjoying the spring weather.
It was not immediately clear how far away the attack was from Guterres.
Getting a full picture of the unfolding battle in the east has been difficult because airstrikes and artillery barrages have made it extremely dangerous for reporters to move around. Several journalists have been killed in the war, now in its third month.
Also, both Ukraine and the Moscow-backed rebels fighting in the east have introduced tight restrictions on reporting from the combat zone.
Western officials say the Kremlin’s apparent goal is to take the Donbas by encircling and crushing Ukrainian forces from the north, south and east.
But so far, Russia’s troops and their allied separatist forces appear to have made only minor gains, taking several small towns as they try to advance in relatively small groups against staunch Ukrainian resistance.
Russian military units were mauled in the abortive bid to storm Kyiv and had to regroup and refit. Some analysts say the delay in launching a full-fledged offensive may reflect a decision by Russian President Vladimir Putin to wait until his forces are ready for a decisive battle, instead of rushing in and risking another failure that could shake his rule amid worsening economic conditions at home because of Western sanctions.
Many observers suspect Putin wants to be able to claim a big victory in the east by Victory Day, on May 9, one of the proudest holidays on the Russian calendar, marking the defeat of Nazi Germany during World War II.
As Russia presses its offensive, civilians again bear the brunt.
“It’s not just scary. It’s when your stomach contracts from pain,” said Kharkiv resident Tatiana Pirogova. “When they shoot during the day, it’s still OK, but when the evening comes, I can’t describe how scary it is.”
Ukraine’s military said that Russian troops were subjecting several places in the Donbas to “intense fire” and that over the past 24 hours, Ukrainian forces had repelled six attacks in the region.
Four civilians were killed in heavy shelling of residential areas in the Luhansk region of the Donbas, according to the regional governor.
Columns of smoke could be seen rising at different points across the Donetsk region of the Donbas, and artillery and sirens were heard on and off.
Many of the Russian troops who were in Mariupol have been leaving and moving to the northwest, a senior U.S. defense official said Thursday. The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the U.S. military assessment, didn’t have exact numbers but said a “significant number” of the roughly one dozen battalion tactical groups that were in the city were moving out.
Russian forces are making slow, incremental progress in the Donbas — gaining only several kilometers on any given day, the official said. As of Thursday, Russia had launched about 1,900 missiles into Ukraine – the vast majority fired from outside Ukraine’s borders. Most are strikes on Mariupol and the Donbas.
In Mariupol, video posted online by Ukraine’s Azov Regiment inside the steel plant showed people combing through the rubble to remove the dead and help the wounded. The regiment said the Russians hit an improvised underground hospital and its surgery room, killing an unspecified number of people. The video couldn’t be independently verified.
An estimated 100,000 people remained trapped in Mariupol.
“Deadly epidemics may break out in the city due to the lack of centralized water supply and sewers,” the city council said on the messaging app Telegram. It reported bodies decaying under the rubble and a “catastrophic” shortage of drinking water and food.
Ukraine has urged its allies to send even more military equipment to fend off the Russians. U.S. President Joe Biden asked Congress for an additional $33 billion to help Ukraine.
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This story was corrected to remove a reference to a man being killed in the attack on Kyiv. He lost a leg in the attack.
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Associated Press journalists Jon Gambrell and Yuras Karmanau in Lviv, Mstyslav Chernov in Kharkiv, Yesica Fisch in Sloviansk, and AP staff around the world contributed to this report.
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Consumer price index rises to 5.1 pct
CHANGES TO CONSUMER PRICE INDEX IN MARCH QUARTER:
Quarterly change (followed by annual change in brackets)
* Consumer Price Index - up 2.1 per cent in quarter (up 5.1 per cent annually)
* Food and non-alcoholic beverages - up 2.8 per cent (up 4.3 per cent)
* Alcohol and tobacco - up 1.1 per cent (up 1.8 per cent)
* Clothing and footwear - down 0.6 per cent (down 1.5 per cent)
* Housing - up 2.7 per cent (up 6.7 per cent)
* Furnishings, household equipment and services - up 1.1 per cent (up 4.9 per cent)
* Health - up 2.3 per cent (up 3.5 per cent)
* Transport, including fuel - up 4.2 per cent (up 13.7 per cent)
* Communication - up 0.3 per cent (down 0.8 per cent)
* Recreation and culture - up 0.6 per cent (up 3.0 per cent)
* Education - up 4.5 per cent (up 4.7 per cent)
* Insurance and financial services - up 0.5 per cent (up 2.7 per cent)
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By DAN GELSTON
AP Sports Writer
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Zack Wheeler tossed one-hit ball over six shutout innings and Alec Bohm homered to help the Philadelphia Phillies complete a four-game sweep of the Colorado Rockies with a 7-1 victory on Thursday.
Wheeler, who lost his first three starts of the season, had an outing more in line with the ones that helped him finish second in NL Cy Young Award voting last season. Wheeler (1-3) struck out seven and walked four. He threw nine strikes on nine pitches without a strikeout in a 1-2-3 first inning and left Sam Hilliard stranded on third after a leadoff triple in the third inning.
The Rockies were swept in a four-game series in Philadelphia for the first time since July 2010.
The Phillies (10-10) moved to .500 for the first time since they were 3-3 on April 13.
They scored an unearned run in the second inning off Austin Gomber (1-2) off a throwing error by third baseman Ryan McMahon. McMahon made a whopping four errors in the series — a mark more stunning considering he made only seven last season. With a runner on first, J.T. Realmuto hit a hard grounder to McMahon, whose throw to second sailed into the outfield. Bohm made it 1-0 on an RBI groundout.
Roman Quinn bunted for a hit in the third, stole second base, stole third and scored on Rhys Hoskins’ sacrifice fly to left. Bohm added a solo shot to left in the fourth for his team-high 14th RBI.
Wheeler, who gave up seven runs to the Marlins two starts ago, has seemingly started to recover from right shoulder soreness that plagued him in spring training. He allowed Hilliard’s leadoff triple in the third, issued a one-out walk, then got Connor Joe to hit into a double play.
Hilliard grounded into a force-out off Brand Hand in the seventh to make it 3-1.
Bryce Harper forced in a run as part of a four-run seventh when he was hit in the leg with a pitch and the bases were loaded.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Rockies: OF Kris Bryant (back soreness) was sidelined for the third straight game. INF Brendan Rodgers (back) also sat out.
HARPER ANNIVERSARY
Harper went 1 for 3 on the 10-year anniversary of his first big-league game. Harper was 19 years old when he played for the Washington Nationals against the Los Angeles Dodgers. He won the Rookie of the Year Award that season and has twice won NL MVP, with Washington in 2015 and last season with the Phillies. He was back at designated hitter against the Rockies. Harper hasn’t played right field since April 16 due to a strained right elbow and won’t be back in the outfield anytime soon.
His wife, Kayla, posted on Instagram she was “in awe” of Harper and wrote of “ 16+ apartments/houses to call home, 30 moves and too many flights to count.”
PILE HIGH
Someone call the Elias Sports Bureau: Rockies pitcher Kyle Freeland posted Instagram video from inside the clubhouse claiming that physical performance coach Mike Jasperson devoured 25 cheesesteaks over the four games. “He’s built to break records,” Freeland wrote. But is it a record? Very rudimentary research shows that former Brewers bullpen catcher Marcus Hanel crushed 23 cheesesteaks over four games in July 2015.
UP NEXT
The Phillies hit the road for a three-game set against the New York Mets. The Phillies send RHP Aaron Nola (1-2, 3.74 ERA) to the mound against Mets RHP Tylor Megill (3-0, 2.35 ERA).
The Rockies continue their road trip with three in Cincinnati. They’ll send RHP Antonio Senzatela (1-1, 4.73 ERA) to the mound against Reds RHP Hunter Greene (1-2, 5.27).
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden hosted their first official film screening at the White House on Thursday.
The Bidens showed HBO’s “The Survivor,” in honor of Yom HaShoah and Holocaust Remembrance Week, in the White House movie theater on the ground floor of the East Wing.
The film tells the story of boxer Harry Haft, who put the lives of fellow concentration camp prisoners at risk to save his own. The movie dramatizes Haft’s experience in Auschwitz, a central part of the Nazi death camp system.
An estimated 1.3 million people were deported to Auschwitz in German-occupied Poland and at least 1.1 million died, according to its museum and memorial website.
Director Barry Levinson, actor Ben Foster, who plays Haft, the film’s producers and representatives of the American Jewish Community were invited to attend, the White House said.
HBO debuted “The Survivor” on Wednesday to mark Holocaust Remembrance Day. The film honors the 6 million Jews who died as part of Nazi Germany’s mass murder of European Jews.
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By STEPHEN HAWKINS
AP Baseball Writer
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Justin Verlander certainly noticed that Astros batters were being retired one after another. The two-time AL Cy Young Award winner was pretty impressive himself in only his fourth start since Tommy John surgery.
Kyle Tucker hit a tiebreaking pinch-hit homer in the eighth inning, providing the margin of victory for Verlander, and Houston beat Texas 3-2 on Thursday after Rangers left-hander Martin Perez took a perfect game into the seventh.
“They’re interesting when you’re in the middle of them. I mean, obviously always root for runs, but then all of a sudden you realize, three or four or five innings, I’m like, you know, he’s got it,” Verlander said. “So kind of knew we’d be in the middle of a pitching duel there. … It was fun to come out on the right side of it.”
Tucker’s two-run blast came off Matt Bush (0-1), the first reliever for Texas after Perez retired the first 18 batters before giving up his only run and two hits in the seventh. Perez struck out four without a walk, with 55 of 76 pitches being strikes.
Verlander (2-0) struck out eight, also allowing one run over seven innings. The 39-year-old right-hander, who retired 18 of the first 19 Texas batters, threw 64 of 91 pitches for strikes and didn’t have a walk while lowering his season ERA to 1.73.
“He was dealing, and he had been matched by their pitcher, too. He was dealing, both of them,” Astros manager Dusty Baker said, adding that Verlander’s curveball and slider were working well with his always-good fastball. “That was a classic pitcher’s duel. If you took a pitch, it was a strike, and if you swung at it, it wasn’t a good pitch to hit.”
Blake Taylor pitched a perfect eighth for the Astros. Rafael Montero then worked the ninth with usual closer Ryan Pressly still on the injured list and got his first save despite Corey Seager’s one-out homer to straightaway center.
Perez didn’t allow a runner until Chas McCormick lined a double into the right-center gap on a full-count pitch leading off the seventh. The lefty got out two more batters out before Yordan Alvarez lined an opposite-field single to left to drive in McCormick.
“That was as good as I’ve seen a guy throw. He kept executing and executing,” Texas manager Chris Woodward said. “I thought he was going to throw a perfect game, frankly. He had the pitch count to do it. Everything was right there for him. McCormick just hit a pretty good pitch there. … Obviously the guy on the other side is pretty good, has a pretty good track record.”
Before McCormick’s double, the closest the Astros had gotten to a hit was when Jose Siri had a one-out comebacker in the sixth that ricocheted off the pitcher. Perez scrambled off the mound and made a strong throw to first for a bang-bang play that was ruled out — and stood after a replay challenge by Houston.
Texas got even at 1 in the bottom of the seventh, when Adolis Garcia had a sacrifice fly to center after the Rangers loaded the bases with three consecutive one-out singles off Verlander. That included a checked swing from Mitch Garver that turned into a groundball hit against a shifted infield.
“I feel good. We’ve done a good job communicating and allowing myself, especially with the short spring training, to kind of build my pitch county, kind of slowly allow myself time to recover in between starts,” Verlander said. “It’s the most I’ve thrown to this point, so hopefully just kind of keep building on it.”
PERFECT SIX
Perez was the first Rangers pitcher to retire the first 18 batters in a game since Mike Minor against San Diego on June 27, 2018. He was the second MLB pitcher to do that this season. Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw retired all 21 batters he faced at Minnesota on April 13 before being pulled from his first start of the season after 13 strikeouts and 80 pitches. … The only Rangers hit, and their only baserunner, before the seventh was No. 9 hitter Andy Ibanez with a sharp single up the middle in the third.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Astros: 2B Jose Altuve (strained hamstring) is scheduled to play rehab games for Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday and Saturday and could be activated from the injured list when Houston returns home Monday to start a series against Seattle. Altuve has been on the IL since April 19 and could have been activated as early as Friday. General manager James Click says Altuve wanted to play a couple of games to get his timing back before rejoining the Astros lineup.
Rangers: Catcher Jonah Heim was put on the paternity list after the birth Thursday morning of his second child, a daughter born just before 8 a.m.
UP NEXT
Astros: Jose Urquidy (1-1, 3.15 ERA) is the the scheduled starter when Houston opens a three-game series Friday night in Toronto.
Rangers: After dropping three of four to the defending American League champions, the Rangers open a three-game weekend series Friday against the reigning World Series champion Atlanta Braves.
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Sustainable Senegalese and American fashion brand Diarrablu has launched its first jewelry collection. Like the brand’s clothing, each piece is thoughtfully designed to represent founder Diarra Busso’s African heritage, while also embracing technology with an eye towards the future.
Also like the brand’s clothing, Busso uses mathematics to create her jewelry designs (she is also a math teacher, read more of her backstory here).
Each piece is handcrafted, mostly by Senegalese artisans with whom Busso and her mother, Khoudia Dionna, the brand’s Senegal director, have relationships. And Busso crowdsources her designs in an attempt to reduce waste by creating only designs that are likely to sell.
I’ve shared with you previously Busso’s incredible story of resilience and creativity—including a brush with death, amnesia, Wall Street and math—all of which led to her founding Diarrablu. Below, she shares her inspiration and process for developing her first jewelry pieces, plus how Diarrablu has evolved since the global pandemic began.
Is this your first time designing jewelry?
“Yes, it is my very first time. I have been working on it since Summer 2021 and as usual I crowdsourced all the design with my Instagram audience using polls. I had so many designs to begin with, all over the place and after polls I was able to narrow them to the most wanted pieces. This really helps us reduce waste and only produce what’s wanted by our customer.”
What inspired you to want to create a jewelry collection?
“I had two completely different inspirations that I wanted to bring together. On the one hand I was inspired by the traditional ornaments in Wolof and Fulani cultures and how jewelry is such an important symbol of wealth and identity. On the other hand I was inspired by my own background in geometry and mathematics and wanted to explore how various polygons and circular shapes can be stacked upon one another to create unique jewelry pieces. This is very aligned with the DIARRABLU brand focused on oxymorons such as tradition and technology or artisans and algorithms. I feel like as a Senegalese born creative, I have really learned to live at the intersection of culture, mathematics and heritage and realizing they are not mutually exclusive at all is truly empowering.”
How do you apply math to creating the jewerly?
“For our first jewelry collection, we used parametric circular and polygon equation to create circles, half moons and rectangles which became the basic shapes we used to create earrings and rings.
This process is quite unique because in just changing some variables we can design new unexpected shapes to create new jewelry styles in a very efficient way. We then share the jewelry with our followers via polls on Instagram stories and have them vote on what to produce so we only make what’s needed to reduce wastage.
We plan to explore more iterations of these geometric jewelry shapes for our upcoming summer collection and have been sampling various designs in upcycled brass with our local artisan jeweler in Dakar, Senegal. I can’t wait to finalize them.”
Where are the pieces made?
“The TWIST earrings, The wolof earrings and The Luna Ring are all handcrafted in Senegal by Wolof and Fulani artisans. I am from the Wolof ethnic group and jewelry is such an important part of our identity. It is how we showcase who we are, how we celebrate love and often, how we create family heirlooms that get passed down generations. The earrings are handcrafted in either 925 sterling silver and dipped in 18k gold and the iconic LUNA ring is handcrafted in upcycled brass.
The GEO Earrings and LEAF Earrings are crafted in brass and plated with 18k gold by artisanal partners in China in a small factory we chose to work with after reviewing their Sedex Member Ethical Audit report. It was really exciting for me to source outside of Senegal and was happy to find that there are reports in place to make sure we work with global partners without jeopardizing our business values and social responsibility.”
Can you share a bit about how they are crafted?
“The process of creating these pieces is so rich and interesting. For example,
The Wolof earrings represent family heirlooms in traditional Wolof society in Senegal and are perfect for meaningful gifting for special occasions like weddings, baby showers, engagements or self love celebrations.
Handcrafted by artisans in sterling silver or pure gold, each pair takes five days to make, as each geometric design is shaped by hand and carefully added to the overall piece. These earrings were passed down from mother to daughter for special occasions such as weddings and carried for many generations as a symbol of cultural and familial wealth.
The TWIST earrings: These luxury heritage earrings are handcrafted by local Fulani artisan communities in Senegal and Mali, one of the largest nomadic groups in West Africa. The Fulani tribe is well known for their traditional jewelry, which culturally represent a symbol of wealth they could carry at all times. The entire process is manual and no two pieces are alike.
The Luna Ring: Statement geometric ring handcrafted in upcycled brass by artisans in Senegal and each piece may have slight variations based on the type of brass used.
The GEO Earrings and LEAF Earrings are geometric crafts and the creation process is what I would call “digital artisanal craft.” You can see images below for all various geometric iterations that eventually led to these pieces. Almost feel like a visual geometric algorithm.”
Will you do more jewelry in the future? Will you expand the collection?
“Absolutely, I am currently testing new designs with a local blacksmith in Senegal and it’s so fun to be able to share my ideas via Whatsapp as I live in California and have him send me videos of the testing process. I am also very interested in working with other artisans around the world and using jewelry to tell their stories. I am currently exploring places like India and Morocco to create unique handcrafted pieces for future collections. It’s so empowering to learn about jewelry and what it means to different cultures. Being able to share that with the world is such a gift.”
How is your business changing now that we are (hopefully) emerging from the pandemic?
“The business has observed tremendous growth since the pandemic. This year we just started a partnership with Nordstrom, after working in the past only with Shopbop and Stitchfix. We have grown our Dakar production workshop over three times and have created many jobs. I just hired an operations director in Senegal, as my mom could no longer handle the workload and volume. Our team has grown from less than 10 pre-pandemic to over 45 today. The majority is in Dakar, Senegal but we also have employees in New York, San Francisco, Sao Paulo, Madrid, The Philippines, Cape Town and Abidjan among others.” | https://www.forbes.com/sites/kristenphilipkoski/2022/04/28/diarrablus-first-jewelry-collection-combines-artisans-and-algorithms/ | 2022-04-29T03:05:04Z | https://www.forbes.com/sites/kristenphilipkoski/2022/04/28/diarrablus-first-jewelry-collection-combines-artisans-and-algorithms/ | false |
Apr 27, 2022
U.S. Sharing More Intelligence With Ukraine for Fight in Donbas
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,(Bloomberg) -- The U.S. has lifted some restrictions on sharing intelligence with Ukraine as it confronts a renewed Russian military assault in the east and south, where it has backed separatist groups since annexing Crimea in 2014, according to a person familiar with the matter.
Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines told Congress of the moves this month after Representative Mike Turner, the top Republican on the House Intelligence Committee, wrote a classified letter urging the Biden administration to remove the restrictions. The expanded sharing is designed to help Ukraine defend and potentially retake territory in those regions, the person said, speaking on condition of anonymity about the sensitive matter.
Russian military officials said at the end of March that they would shift their focus to taking full control of the Donbas region after a month of fighting that yielded limited territorial gains in the western parts of the country, including an attempted siege of the capital, Kyiv.
The move was seen as an admission that the rapid, large-scale invasion President Vladimir Putin had envisioned to quickly take the country and oust President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s government had failed and that Russia was focusing on more limited territorial gains. Sergei Rudskoi, the first deputy chief of the General Staff, said, “Our forces will focus on the main thing -- the complete liberation of Donbas.”
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin visited Ukraine over the weekend and said the U.S. will start sending diplomats back to Ukraine and provide more military aid as the country continues to grapple with the Russian military presence in its eastern and southern regions.
Officials at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.
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NEW YORK — Help wanted. The job: putting one of the nation’s most far-reaching salary disclosure laws into practice. Location: New York City.
Just four months ago, city lawmakers overwhelmingly voted to require many ads for jobs in the nation’s most populous city to include salary ranges, in the name of giving job applicants — particularly women and people of color — a better shot at fair pay.
But on the cusp of implementing the measure, lawmakers voted Thursday to postpone it for five months after employers waved red flags, though businesses didn’t get some other changes they wanted.
The debate marked a prominent test for a burgeoning slate of U.S. “pay transparency” laws. And the answer seems simple to Brooklyn restaurant server Elizabeth Stone.
“I believe I deserve to know how much I can make as a waitress,” she said.
Stone has scoured job ads that are mum about pay, leaving her wondering whether to move on from an employer she likes but wishes paid more, and feeling like she has no leverage to push for a raise.
“You’re put in a really challenging position of not wanting to upset your employer and not wanting to scare away an opportunity, but also wanting to fight for what you know is what you deserve,” said Stone, 23, a member of restaurant workers’ advocacy group ROC United.
Over the last four years, at least seven states from California to Connecticut and at least two cities beyond New York — Cincinnati and Toledo, Ohio — started demanding employers disclose salary information to job-seekers in some circumstances. In many cases, that means upon request and/or after an interview, and there are exemptions for small businesses.
Colorado broke new ground with a 2019 law requiring a pay range in all job postings.
New York City’s new law is similar but applies only to employers with four or more workers. That amounts to about 1/3 of employers but roughly 90% of workers in the city, according to state Labor Department statistics.
The law says any job notice — from an online ad to an internal company bulletin board — must give the minimum and maximum pay the employer “in good faith believes” it will pay. There’s no limit on how wide the range can be, nor a prohibition on deviating from it if the “good faith” plan changes.
The laws are propelled by a gradually shrinking but stubborn discrepancy: The median pay for full-time female workers was about 83% what men made in 2021, according to federal data.
Women make less than their male colleagues in nearly all fields, with a few exceptions in areas like social work done in health care settings, federal statistics show.
Pay-transparency requirements are “one of the most powerful tools that we have to change those gaps,” said Beverly Neufeld, the president of PowHer New York, an economic equality advocacy group. Workers get a level playing field, she argues, and businesses save time by getting applicants amenable to the salary on offer.
Indeed, many employers already advertise what they pay.
Others say they have good reasons not to.
Political consultant Amelia Adams said she strives to make her four-employee business a good place to work, offering health benefits, opportunities to work directly with clients and the best pay she can. But she often doesn’t advertise salaries for fear of putting off job-seekers before even getting a chance to talk.
“To publicly put salaries of small, minority-and-women-owned businesses gives a stigma that we are not competitive,” said Adams, based in New York City.
Nonprofit organization consultant Yolanda F. Johnson fielded similar concerns after a professional group she founded, Women of Color in Fundraising and Philanthropy, began last fall to require pay information in its job board posts.
Johnson argues the solution is fundraising and other work to build up budgets, rather than obscuring salaries.
“If you think people are going to pass you by,” she said, “there are lots of different things to have in place to be a successful nonprofit where, in turn, you can pay people equitably.”
While small companies and nonprofits worry they’ll lose applicants, some big corporations are uneasy about posting New York City salaries for jobs that could be done from lower-cost places. Some also fear a flood of resignations or demands for raises once current employees see what new hires can get.
“You have your existing population saying, ‘Well, if this is the range, why do I fall on the lower side or the medium side? … (And) now I can see, as an employee of X firm, what an employee of Y firm is making,’” notes Ian Carleton Schaefer, a New York employment lawyer who represents sports, entertainment, technology and other companies.
He counsels clients to prepare for the new law by ensuring their current pay structure is fair, and giving raises if it isn’t. Regardless, some sought-after employers could decide to stop advertising jobs and rely instead on unsolicited resumes and other recruiting methods, or could become choosier about which positions they post and where, Schaefer said.
After Colorado’s law took effect last year, some big companies posted jobs for workers anywhere but Colorado. The state Labor and Employment Department didn’t respond to inquiries about the law’s effects.
New York’s Democrat-dominated City Council voted Thursday, 43-8, to tweak its legislation to exempt jobs carried out entirely elsewhere and shift the effective date from May 15 to Nov. 1. But lawmakers had rebuffed other changes sought by business interests, such as exempting general “help wanted” signs and businesses with under 15 employees.
Sponsor Nantasha Williams said the retooled legislation “meets the needs of everyone.” One of the measure’s opponents, Council Member Kalman Yeger, called it “an unconstitutional compelling of speech.” Both are Democrats; Yeger also ran as a Republican and Conservative last year.
While salary transparency is getting lawmakers’ attention, such laws go only so far, notes Sian Beilock, the president of all-women’s Barnard College.
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Australia has found the consistency long craved in Test cricket, with a virtually unchanged squad named for this year's tour of Sri Lanka.
Key points:
- Selectors made just two changes to the squad that defeated Pakistan 1-0 in last month's historic three-match series
- Australia will embark on their largest tour since 2019 when they visit Sri Lanka in June and July
- Adam Zampa will miss the tour for family reasons, while Pat Cummins will sit out the T20 series
Selectors on Friday unveiled their 16-man squad for the two-Test series in June and July, with only Marcus Harris and Michael Neser missing from the larger group that toured Pakistan.
It means Scott Boland retains his place as Australia's back-up seamer, with Jhye Richardson missing out again.
Australia tasted Test series success in Asia for the first time in a decade in March and April, beating Pakistan 1-0 in a three-match contest.
Australia will play three T20 internationals, five One Day Internationals, and two Test matches in Kandy, Colombo, and Galle throughout June and July.
While some players, like Harris and Richardson, will miss out on the Tests, they will instead feature in an Australia A tour of the country comprising two one-day and four-day matches.
That squad also includes the likes of Peter Handscomb, Tanveer Sangha, and up-and-coming opener Henry Hunt.
"This is the first time a tour of this scale has been possible since the Ashes in 2019," chief selector George Bailey said.
"That could be from a Test or white-ball preparation perspective or an opportunity to impress at an international level."
Meanwhile, Adam Zampa will miss the tour for the birth of his first child while Test captain Pat Cummins will sit out the three-match T20 series.
The majority of Australia's big names will back up after the Indian Premier League, avoiding a repeat of last year's disastrous white-ball tours of the West Indies and Bangladesh without them.
Ben McDermott is the most notable absentee, missing out on the five-match one-day squad despite making his case for next year's World Cup with a century against Pakistan in March.
Test squad:
Pat Cummins (capt), Ashton Agar, Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitch Marsh, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Mitchell Swepson, David Warner.
T20 squad:
Aaron Finch (capt), Sean Abbott, Ashton Agar, Josh Hazlewood, Josh Inglis, Mitch Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Jhye Richardson, Kane Richardson, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, Mitchell Swepson, David Warner, Matthew Wade.
ODI squad:
Aaron Finch (capt), Ashton Agar, Alex Carey, Pat Cummins, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitch Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, Mitchell Swepson, David Warner.
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PENNFIELD CHARTER TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — A Michigan school system is warning parents about sexually explicit videos and photos of students that were produced at its high school.
The letter from Pennfield Schools said that school administration found out about “two incidents involving the creation and distribution of inappropriate videos and pictures at the high school” that include nudity and students involved in sexual acts. The photos and videos were then shared among students in the school over social media and “other electronic means,” the letter said.
Because the students involved are minors, the photos and videos are considered child pornography. Citing the Michigan Penal Code, the letter states, “possession, distribution, and creation of child pornography is a felony and a federal crime and can carry a jail sentence of up to 20 years in prison.”
The district is reminding parents of middle, high school or any students with access to social media to have conversations with their children about the media. If their kids are in possession of the photos or videos, parents are advised to have their children permanently delete them.
If the students have sent them to others, they need to reach out and let the recipients know the severity of their actions, the district recommended.
Pennfield Schools said it is working with local law enforcement, counselors, Child Protective Services and other community agencies. | https://www.conchovalleyhomepage.com/news/sexually-explicit-videos-made-at-michigan-high-school/ | 2022-04-29T03:30:23Z | https://www.conchovalleyhomepage.com/news/sexually-explicit-videos-made-at-michigan-high-school/ | true |
Ant Anstead is attempting to make a change to his and Christina Hall's shared custody agreement. ET has learned that the Celebrity IOU: Joyride host has filed for full custody of the former couple’s 2-year-old son, Hudson.
In a statement to ET, Hall -- formerly Christina Haack -- responds to her ex-husband's request.
“What Ant is doing deeply saddens me. If this was really about Hudson, as he says, this should have been handled privately with a private judge or mediation, as myself and my attorney have suggested," Hall said. "I have had my share of ups and downs but I am a good mom and I love my children with all my heart and I will always protect them.”
Anstead, 43, and Hall, 38, were married in 2018, and welcomed Hudson in September 2019. A year later, in September 2020, the pair announced that they were ending their marriage.
Hall is the mother of Taylor, 11, and 6-year-old Braydon, whom she shares with her ex-husband, Tarek El Moussa.
Earlier this month, ET confirmed that the Christina on the Coast star tied the knot with realtor Josh Hall. The pair went public with their relationship in July 2021.
Anstead, who is also father of Amelie, 18, and 15-year-old Archie, with his ex-wife, has found love again with Renée Zellweger. The couple has been dating since 2021.
In August, Anstead spoke with ET about the importance of co-parenting and putting the children first.
"The concept of blended families is more common now than it was and we live in a society now where it's more normal," Anstead expressed. "So you have to bring a level of normalcy to it. Hudson's peers and kids at school are all in very similar situations and it just has to come from a place of love really because ultimately if the decision is in favor of the child, it's ultimately the right decision."
People was the first to report the news.
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The irony was not lost on Dereck Rodriguez.
Seven years after being drafted by the Twins as a high school outfielder in 2011, Rodriguez got a hit in his major-league debut as a member of the San Francisco Giants — as the Giants’ starting pitcher.
The reason for the position switch? He couldn’t hit.
Rodriguez, the son of Hall of Fame catcher Ivan Rodriguez, spent six seasons in the Twins’ minor-league system, the first three as an outfielder. He’s back in the organization as a starting pitcher for the Saints after signing a one-year deal in the off-season.
“I always liked the Twins,” the 29-year-old Rodriguez said prior to Thursday night’s 6-2 loss to Nashville at CHS Field. “They reached out this off-season and showed interest, and I jumped at the first opportunity. In some ways it was like I never left. All the guys I was playing with are still here. Some of the guys are coaches now in the organization.”
And some of those familiar faces are now playing across town.
“I played center field until they drafted (Byron) Buxton,” Rodriguez said. “Then they moved me to right field.”
As a position player, Rodriguez said he always being out on the field more than he did hitting. “My thing was making plays in the outfield and throwing guys out,” he said.
Asked if it was the proverbial curve ball that did him in, Rodriguez said, “Everything. Velocity got me. I struck out a lot; that was my thing.”
Not even his dad could turn things around.
“He worked with me a lot,” Rodriguez said. “I just couldn’t really figure it out.”
While he didn’t inherit his dad’s hitting prowess, he did get the standout right arm.
Rodriguez said he only pitched seven innings in high school, all in his senior season. The coaches asked him to throw off the mound in practice, and before long he was the team’s closer.
While he wasn’t really interested in pitching (or catching) after turning pro, he knew the switch was a possibility if his hitting didn’t come around.
Rodriguez made 19 starts for the Giants in 2018 and 16 in 2019 for a combined record of 12-25. He spent last season with the Triple-A team of the Colorado Rockies, going 4-6 in 19 starts.
He’s made two starts for the Saints this season, going 1-0 with a 0.77 ERA.
“I’m a location guy,” Rodriguez said. “If I can locate my pitches it doesn’t matter which pitch I throw, it will be good.”
Rodriguez has already had a brief call-up to the Twins this season, pitching four innings in relief. He’s more than prepared for anything that might come his way this season and beyond.
BRIEFLY
Outfielder Alex Kirilloff, on rehab assignment from the Twins, remained on the Saints roster on Thursday but did not see action. … Ronny Henriquez, acquired from Texas in the trade for Mitch Garver, made his first start of the season for the Saints. The 21-year-old right-hander didn’t make it out of the third inning, giving up four runs. | https://www.twincities.com/2022/04/28/dereck-rodriguez-back-in-twins-system-now-as-starting-pitcher-for-saints/ | 2022-04-29T03:36:08Z | https://www.twincities.com/2022/04/28/dereck-rodriguez-back-in-twins-system-now-as-starting-pitcher-for-saints/ | false |
It was a big fall in the NFL draft for Eden Prairie native Jermaine Johnson II, and he vowed to use it as motivation.
Johnson, an edge rusher who starred at Eden Prairie High School and had 12 sacks last season for Florida State, had been expected by many to be a top-10 pick Thursday night in Las Vegas. But he fell all the way to the New York Jets with the No. 26 pick in the first round.
“I’m so excited, man,” Johnson said on NFL Network after being selected. “I knew when I went on that visit it was something special and they said they’d come get me and they came got me. I got the best fan base (in) New York and we’re going to win some games.”
Johnson was asked if it will serve as motivation having slipped in the draft.
“Oh, 100 percent,” he said. “I’m a man of faith but at the same time I know what I’m worth and I’m so glad the Jets came and got me and we’ll wreak havoc.”
It’s uncertain why Johnson slipped. Perhaps it had something to do with him being an older prospect. He is 22 and will turn 23 in January.
The Vikings had a chance to select Johnson at No. 12 but they traded down in the draft with Detroit, which included getting the No. 32 pick in the first round. The Vikings have never drafted a player who attended a Minnesota high school.
he 6-foot-5, 262-pound Johnson is coming off a season in which he had 18 tackles for loss and was named ACC Defensive Player of the Year. It was his only year with the Seminoles after he spent his first two college seasons at Independence (Kan.) Community College, which was featured then in the documentary “Last Chance U,” and then his next two seasons at Georgia.
Johnson was a rotation player with the Bulldogs, getting 6½ sacks in the 2019 and 2020 seasons. But he really emerged when he got plenty of snaps at Florida State in an NCAA-allowed fifth season due to the coronavirus pandemic.
LOTS OF ANNIVERARIES
The Vikings have had their share of highs and lows on April 28 in the draft.
On that day in 1992, they drafted Steve Jordan in the seventh round and he went on to become the best tight end in team history. On that day in 2007, they drafted Adrian Peterson with the No. 7 pick in the first round and he went on to become the best running back in team history.
As for the lows on April 28, the Vikings took quarterback Christian Ponder with the No. 11 pick in 2011 and wide receiver Laquon Treadwell at No. 23 in 2016. Both ended up being busts.
MARINARO MOVED UP
Former Vikings running back turned actor Ed Marinaro, who will announce Minnesota’s second-round pick on Friday night in Las Vegas, had his schedule moved up on Thursday. Due to a trade with Detroit, the Vikings will now pick No. 34 in the first round rather than No. 46.
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the Illinois Lottery's "Lotto" game were:
12-14-21-26-27-44, Extra Shot: 14
(twelve, fourteen, twenty-one, twenty-six, twenty-seven, forty-four; Extra Shot: fourteen)
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the Illinois Lottery's "Lucky Day Lotto" game were:
16-21-29-34-37
(sixteen, twenty-one, twenty-nine, thirty-four, thirty-seven)
Estimated jackpot: $400,000
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the Illinois Lottery's "Lucky Day Lotto" game were:
16-21-29-34-37
(sixteen, twenty-one, twenty-nine, thirty-four, thirty-seven)
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OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Carter Verhaeghe scored twice and Spencer Knight stopped 27 shots for his second career shutout as the Florida Panthers beat the Ottawa Senators 4-0 on Thursday night.
“I think it was big,” Panthers head coach Andrew Brunette said of Knight’s performance. “It was big for the group and I think it was big for him. He was solid the whole game. I’m proud of our group that we kind of buckled down and kind of had a bit of a checking mentality where we didn’t give up a whole lot in the third period, to make sure we got him the shutout.”
Sam Reinhart and Sam Bennett also scored for Florida, which halted Ottawa's four-game winning streak.
Filip Gustavsson made 26 saves for Ottawa.
With the top seed in the Eastern Conference locked up, the Panthers rested a few of their starters, including Jonathan Huberdeau, Aleksander Barkov, Claude Giroux, MacKenzie Weegar and Gustav Forsling.
Florida held a 1-0 lead to open the third and scored two goals in a 21-second span in the opening minutes of the third period.
Bennett controlled an Anthony Duclair rebound out front to make it 2-0, and moments later Eetu Luostarinen found Verhaeghe, who scored over a sprawled Gustavsson.
“I think it kind of deflated them a little bit,” Verhaeghe said. “They thought they were still in the game, but getting two quick ones like that and making it 3-0 kind of puts it out of reach. I mean, they do play a hard game. Give them credit — it was good.”
Verhaeghe scored his second of the game midway through the period for his 24th of the season.
“I just thought we played really slow,” Senators coach D.J. Smith said. “We held on to (the puck) and brought it back and really didn’t put their “D” under any kind of pressure and then we got beat. Bunch of turnovers, two-on-ones and we didn’t play them very well and they end up in the net and then you start trailing.”
The Panthers had a great opportunity to extend their lead early in the second with a two-man advantage for 51 seconds, but were unable to capitalize.
Florida kept coming, but Gustavsson was solid, making a big save on Verhaeghe. At the other end of the ice, Knight was holding his own, stopping Auston Watson on a great chance.
Bennett grabbed the puck from Drake Batherson at the goal line and passed it to Reinhart, who scored his 33rd of the season from the hashmarks to give the Panthers a 1-0 lead in the first.
“Certainly, you want to finish better than that,” Smith said. “Tomorrow we’ve got to play a lot harder than that. We didn’t play by any of the structure that we play with that’s allowed us a chance to win every night.
“No matter how many guys are out, you play with a structure and you stay in it. We had a lot of people on their own page and, you know, long shifts. We’ve played a lot better hockey.”
NOTES: Eugene Melnyk’s daughters Anna and Olivia were on hand to drop the puck for the home finale. Florida’s Aleksi Heponiemi, Matt Kiersted, and Cole Schwindt were all in the lineup. Anton Lundell (upper body) and Radko Gudas (lower body) missed the game while nursing minor ailments.
UP NEXT
Florida: At Montreal Canadiens on Friday.
Ottawa: At Philadelphia Flyers on Friday.
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Hudson, Goldschmidt lift Cardinals over D-backs 8-3
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Dakota Hudson pitched six shutout innings, Paul Goldschmidt drove in three runs and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-3 Thursday night.
St. Louis star Nolan Arenado had two hits after deciding to appeal a two-game suspension from Major League Baseball for his role in a brawl with the Mets on Wednesday.
Tommy Edman and Tyler O´Neill drove in two runs each for the Cardinals, who won their second game in a row after a three-game losing streak.
Pavin Smith hit a two-run homer for Arizona, which had a two-game winning streak snapped.
Hudson (2-1) gave up one hit in his 84-pitch stint. He struck out four and walked three. He did not allow a hit until Daulton Varsho singled with one out in the sixth.
"After the second inning, I started making tighter pitches, a little more consistent," Hudson said. "It felt good trying to work that slider off the sinker."
Arizona Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte, left, grounds out to St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Dakota Hudson during the fifth inning of a baseball game Thursday, April 28, 2022, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Hudson underwent Tommy John surgery in late September of 2020 and missed the majority of last season while recuperating.
"There was really good action on that sinker," Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said. "On top of that, the cutter was impressive. When he's in the zone, it's hard to make solid contact.":
O´Neill had run-scoring sacrifice flies in the first two innings to help the Cardinals to a 5-0 lead against Arizona starter Humberto Castellanos.
Goldschmidt, who had three hits, added a two-run single in the sixth.
Edman and Goldschmidt had RBI hits to close out a three-run outburst in the second. Castellanos (1-2) gave up five runs on five hits over two innings.
The Cardinals, whose 15 hits were all singles, improved to 99-61 against Arizona, which came into the league in 1998.
St. Louis, a team known for its power, has failed to homer in the last eight games.
"There's a lot of ways to win," Goldschmidt said, "And we've got to be good at every facet of the game."
The Diamondbacks managed just one baserunner through the first five innings.
"It was a clunker," Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said. "We didn't come out and do the things I wanted us to do. We got sucker punched. It took us four or five innings to get into the flow of the game,"
St. Louis rookie Brendan Donovan recorded his first career hit, a single in the eighth inning.
BANNED FOR BRAWLING
Arenado was suspended shortly before first pitch and decided to appeal. The third baseman ducked a high pitch from Mets reliever Yoan López in the eighth inning, sparking a benches-clearing fracas. He's eligible to play until his appeal is processed.
"I respect the decision that the league took," Marmol said. "Obviously, it's being appealed for a reason."
St. Louis reliever Genesis Cabrera was also suspended one game for his part in the melee. He chose to serve the suspension Thursday night.
ADVENTURE ON THE BASE PATHS
St. Louis catcher Yadier Molina, not known for his speed, beat out an infield hit up the middle in the sixth inning. He promptly recorded his first stolen base of the season.
Molina has not been thrown out in his last 10 stolen base attempts.
"He knows when to do it and today was the right time for it," Marmol said.
Harrison Bader also stole a bag, and the Cardinals have 17 successive thefts. They have a league-leading 19 stolen bases in 20 attempts this season.
BIG NUMBERS
The Cardinals welcomed their 50 millionth fan to Busch Stadium III. They have played 1,221 home games since the stadium opened on April 10, 2006. They are the fastest to reach that mark, eclipsing the record of 1,259 games set by the San Francisco Giants in Oracle Park to 2000-2015.
TRAINER´S ROOM
Diamondbacks: RHP J.B. Wendelken was placed on the 10-day injury list.
Cardinals: OF Dylan Carlson was relegated to designated hitter duty after injuring his toe on Wednesday.
UP NEXT
RHP Adam Wainwright (2-2, 3.86) will face Arizona LHP Madison Bumgarner (0-1, 1.00) in the second game of the four game set on Friday. Wainwright is 11-5 with a 3.28 ERA in 18 appearances against Arizona. He has earned wins in five of his last six starts against the Diamondbacks. Bumgarner has not allowed a run over his last two outings.
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St. Louis Cardinals' Harrison Bader (48) is congratulated by teammate Tyler O'Neill after making a leaping catch at the wall on a fly ball by Arizona Diamondbacks' Pavin Smith to end the top of the third inning of a baseball game Thursday, April 28, 2022, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
St. Louis Cardinals' Yadier Molina smiles after stealing second base during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Thursday, April 28, 2022, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Arizona Diamondbacks' Pavin Smith celebrates after hitting a two-run home run during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Thursday, April 28, 2022, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
A steady rain falls as St. Louis Cardinals' Nolan Arenado stands on first base during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Thursday, April 28, 2022, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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Cardinals first. Tommy Edman walks. Paul Goldschmidt singles to center field. Tommy Edman to third. Tyler O'Neill out on a sacrifice fly to right field to Pavin Smith. Tommy Edman scores. Nolan Arenado singles to shortstop. Paul Goldschmidt to third. Corey Dickerson out on a sacrifice fly to center field to Daulton Varsho. Paul Goldschmidt scores. Dylan Carlson pops out to shallow center field to Nick Ahmed.
2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Cardinals 2, Diamondbacks 0.
Cardinals second. Harrison Bader singles to right field. Yadier Molina grounds out to third base, Geraldo Perdomo to Christian Walker. Harrison Bader to third. Paul DeJong hit by pitch. Tommy Edman singles to left center field. Paul DeJong to second. Harrison Bader scores. Paul Goldschmidt singles to deep left field. Tommy Edman to third. Paul DeJong scores. Tyler O'Neill out on a sacrifice fly to center field to Daulton Varsho. Tommy Edman scores. Nolan Arenado flies out to right field to Pavin Smith.
3 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Cardinals 5, Diamondbacks 0.
Cardinals sixth. Harrison Bader singles to right field. Yadier Molina singles to second base. Harrison Bader to third. Paul DeJong strikes out swinging. Tommy Edman singles to center field, advances to 2nd. Yadier Molina to third. Harrison Bader scores. Throwing error by Daulton Varsho. Paul Goldschmidt singles to left field. Tommy Edman scores. Yadier Molina scores. Tyler O'Neill reaches on a fielder's choice to third base. Paul Goldschmidt out at second. Nolan Arenado singles to deep left field. Tyler O'Neill to second. Corey Dickerson flies out to right center field to Pavin Smith.
3 runs, 5 hits, 1 error, 2 left on. Cardinals 8, Diamondbacks 0.
Diamondbacks eighth. Nick Ahmed singles to shallow center field. Geraldo Perdomo flies out to left field to Tyler O'Neill. Daulton Varsho flies out to deep left center field to Harrison Bader. Pavin Smith homers to right field. Nick Ahmed scores. David Peralta called out on strikes.
2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Cardinals 8, Diamondbacks 2.
Diamondbacks ninth. Christian Walker doubles to deep right center field. Seth Beer flies out to deep center field to Harrison Bader. Christian Walker to third. Ketel Marte flies out to shallow center field to Paul DeJong. Carson Kelly singles to left field. Christian Walker scores. Nick Ahmed doubles to deep left center field. Carson Kelly to third. Geraldo Perdomo walks. Daulton Varsho called out on strikes.
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British Virgin Islands: Premier Andrew Fahie arrested in US drug sting
By Adam Durbin
BBC News
- Published
The leader of the British Virgin Islands (BVI) has been arrested for alleged drug smuggling and money laundering in the US.
Premier Andrew Fahie was detained in Miami by US agents posing as cocaine traffickers from a Mexican drug cartel.
He agreed a $700,000 (£560,000) payment to allow traffickers to use BVI ports with an undercover informant, charges filed in the US said.
Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has said she was "appalled" by the allegations.
Mr Fahie, the elected head of government of the British overseas territory, was arrested by US Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) officials in Florida, alongside senior BVI port official Oleanvine Maynard.
A third person, Kadeem Maynard - Ms Maynard's son - was also arrested on Thursday in connection with the undercover DEA case.
The arrests were made after DEA agents pretended to be cocaine traffickers from Mexico's Sinaloa Cartel - said to be the largest supplier of illegal drugs to the US market and formerly run by now-imprisoned drug lord Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán.
The trio have been charged with conspiracy to import more than 5kg (11lb) of cocaine into the US and conspiring to commit money laundering, authorities said.
In a criminal complaint filed in US federal court, reviewed by the BBC, the DEA said the investigation was launched in October based work carried out by a confidential informant.
The informant is said to have claimed in meetings with Mr Fahie to be a cartel member aiming to smuggle thousands of kilograms of Colombian cocaine worth tens of millions of dollars through the BVI, with the drugs to be shipped to US Caribbean territory Puerto Rico and then on to Miami and New York.
Mr Fahie and the DEA informant also discussed setting up pre-arranged drug busts of money and low-quality drugs to make it look like the BVI leader was fighting crime in the islands, the charges said.
He told the informant during one meeting that the UK government had been trying for years to remove him from office, the documents claimed.
Mr Fahie is quoted as saying: "I have plenty of people, and I don't sell them out to the British with their plans... they always want to capture people, but me I see what they are doing and I protect the people."
He and Ms Maynard were later arrested on a visit to Miami, after being separately shown a private plane and designer shopping bags, which authorities said contained $700,000, according to the charges.
There have long been questions about the way the British Virgin Islands have been run.
Since January last year, Andrew Fahie has been the subject of an inquiry into allegations of misgovernment and corruption.
But now the premier of the British Overseas Territory is in custody, facing charges of drug trafficking and money laundering.
Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said the arrest demonstrated the importance of the commission leading the inquiry, whose report she expected to be published soon
The commission hit the headlines last year when it emerged Mr Fahie was being defended by a Conservative MP, the former Attorney General, Sir Geoffrey Cox.
The BVI is a British overseas territory is made up of more than 40 islands, located in the Caribbean to the east of Puerto Rico.
It operates as a parliamentary democracy, with the premier acting as the head of the elected government alongside the governor, John Rankin, who is appointed by the UK government.
Leaks of documents known as the "Panama Papers" and "Paradise Papers" revealed the islands to be a popular tax haven.
'Governance and corruption'
After being informed by the US government of the arrests, Ms Truss held talks with Mr Rankin - who is set to hold an emergency meeting of the territory's cabinet later on Thursday.
She said: "This afternoon, the Premier of the British Virgin Islands, Andrew Fahie, was arrested in the United States on charges related to drugs trafficking and money laundering. I am appalled by these serious allegations."
In June 2021 an independent inquiry into corruption in the islands was launched, amid long-standing allegations of state corruption.
In a statement, Mr Rankin confirmed the arrest was not related to the ongoing inquiry.
He declined to comment further, but added: "To avoid unnecessary speculation, I intend to move ahead urgently on publication of the inquiry report so the people of the BVI can see its contents and its recommendations in the areas it addresses."
The BVI's Deputy Premier Natalio Wheatly "will remain acting premier" of the territory, Mr Rankin said.
Mr Fahie and officials from the British Virgin Islands Ports Authority could not be reached for comment when contacted by Reuters news agency, and the premier's office did not immediately respond to requests for more information.
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Two more prominent wide receivers switched teams with Tennessee's A.J. Brown and Baltimore's Marquise Brown getting swapped during a dizzying stretch of the NFL draft.
The Ravens traded Marquise Brown and the 100th overall pick to Arizona for the 23rd pick in the draft Thursday night. Then the Titans dealt A.J. Brown to Philadelphia for the 18th and 101st picks.
In all, 17 of the 23 picks made between Nos. 7 and 29 in the draft were made by teams that acquired them in trades, with 11 of those picks changing hands in the nine trades made during draft.
The Browns were the latest big-name receivers to move this offseason, following Green Bay's trade of Davante Adams to Las Vegas and Kansas City's deal that sent Tyreek Hill to Miami.
The trades came after four receivers were drafted in a five-pick span starting when Southern California's Drake London was chosen by Atlanta at No. 8 as teams have been aggressive in search of game-breaking pass catchers.
A pair of Ohio State receivers went back to back, with the Jets getting Garrett Wilson 10th overall and New Orleans trading up with Washington to take Chris Olave at No. 11.
Detroit then traded up with division rival Minnesota to take receiver Jameson Williams 12th overall. Williams is coming off a severe knee injury.
The dealing began when New Orleans traded the well-traveled 16th pick, along with a third-and fourth-rounder, to Washington to take Olave. That No. 16 pick started with Indianapolis, which traded it last year to Philadelphia for Carson Wentz. The Eagles traded the pick this offseason to the Saints.
Next up came the Lions, who moved up from No. 32 overall, also sending picks No. 34 and 66 to the Vikings to take Williams.
The Eagles then jumped ahead of the Ravens to take Georgia defensive tackle Jordan Davis at No. 13 after trading the 15th pick, a fourth-rounder and two fifth-rounders to Houston.
Then came the big receiver trades, with the Titans using the first-round spot they got for A.J. Brown to take Arkansas receiver Treylon Burks 18th, and Baltimore trading down again with Buffalo before getting Iowa center Tyler Linderbaum at No. 25.
The Bills moved up two spots to draft Florida cornerback Kaiir Elam.
The Chiefs and Patriots also made a trade, with Kansas City moving up eight spots from No. 21 to take Washington cornerback Trent McDuffie. New England took Chattanooga guard Cole Strange 29th overall and added picks in the third and fourth rounds.
The Titans made another trade later in the round, sending the 26th and 101st picks to the Jets for picks Nos. 35, 69 and 163. New York took Florida State edge rusher Jermaine Johnson.
The Jaguars also moved back into the first round, trading picks Nos. 33, 106 and 180 to Tampa Bay for pick 27. Jacksonville took Utah linebacker Devin Lloyd.
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Necessary Noize returns after decade of solo projects
What you need to know:
- The original Necessary Noize comprised Nazizi Hirji, Kevin Wyre and rapper Bamzigi.
- A snippet of their first song has received massive attention from their online fans.
In 2004, if you did not know the lyrics to the song “Kenyan Boy, Kenyan Girl'' by hip-hop and reggae group Necessary Noize, then you were most likely banished from many social gatherings.
It was a morning anthem on all local radio stations and a favourite among DJs in clubs. Necessary Noize, composed of singer Nazizi and Wyre the Love Child, was, to say the least, the "it" music group of the millennium.
And now after more than 10 years of pursuing solo projects, they are back.
“Wyre and I have always been in discussion about doing something together as Necessary Noize but because of individual commitments we just kept on postponing it until now. The universe just aligned for us. We never particularly intended for it to be this year, but if you ask me, this is the perfect time,” Nazizi said.
The song is part of an Extended Play (EP) the two are planning to release and will consist of eight songs.
A snippet of their first song, to be released on May 5, was shared by Wyre and has already attracted more than 5,000 likes and retweets from their fans on social media.
It is an indication of the void that was left for their kind of music.
“The music scene has changed a lot but we are going to be as authentic as we were before and be true to ourselves. We are not trying to keep up with the trends. For example, our first single is a reggae inspirational song,” Nazizi explained.
The EP, she says, will be about the journey of Necessary Noize, its growth, pursuing solo careers and being independent.
Being independent artistes has enabled them to face some of their fears when it comes to their music careers.
“We are independent and we do not have any pressure that comes to an artiste who is beginning their career.
The most important thing for Wyre and I is that we are able to control how we sound,” she said.
Necessary Noize was formed in the early 2000s, consisting of three members Nazizi Hirji, Kevin Wyre and rapper Bamzigi.
Bamzigi later left the group. His fortunes took a turn for the worst when he became a victim of substance abuse.
Nazizi and Wyre went ahead and released their first album, “Necessary Noize”, and later their second album, “Necessary Noize II Kenyan Girl, Kenyan Boy”.
Their collaboration with Ugandan raga singer Bebe Cool saw them form another music group called East Africa Bashment Crew. Nazizi and Wyre later split and pursued solo projects.
“The break was necessary, especially for me. My entire life had been focused on music since I was 15 years old. Then after I became a mother, it was time to focus on me, my vision, legacy beyond Necessary Noize,” Nazizi said.
The break, she says, helped her understand herself. Being exposed to fame at such a young age had both positive and negative impacts on her.
Most of the time, she says, she was worried that people had started viewing her as a role model.
“What scared me was realising that I was now a role model and people were looking up to me and by then I was just a teenager trying to figure out life myself. And I would be scared of disappointing people who looked up to me,” Nazizi said.
Wyre, on the other hand, went on to release songs collaborating with Jamaican artistes, including Alaine, Cecil and Morgan Heritage.
But regardless of the different directions they had taken before, Nazizi says she is proud about the growth of the industry.
“I am proud of how far we have come. The fact that you can switch on a radio station and will be able to listen to Kenyan music playing is a great achievement. During our time it was not easy. Artistes are now very intentional about pushing their art to the next level,” she said in a past interview with the Daily Nation.
“The current crop of artistes has the right energy, if you ask me. Back then, one hit song could push you for six months plus or even a year, but nowadays King Kaka is dropping a song after every month or two.
“That means the music is being consumed at a much higher rate now, which is not a bad thing. It has changed the industry and change is inevitable. For the current crop, they have to chuck hits at a higher rate than we used to.
“And you can easily tell the difference between us and them to date, we maintained our old school vibe of dropping songs after a while.” | https://nation.africa/kenya/news/necessary-noize-returns-after-decade-solo-projects-3797770 | 2022-04-29T04:19:21Z | https://nation.africa/kenya/news/necessary-noize-returns-after-decade-solo-projects-3797770 | false |
Colorado prison inmate becomes first American infected by latest outbreak of H5N1 bird flu: Caught illness during pre-release placement at poultry farm and is now recovering
- A Colorado prison inmate contracted H5N1 at Foster Farms - the first US case
- The inmate was working on the farm as part of a pre-release program
- He and other employees were involving in culling - selective slaughtering - when he contracted the disease
- The inmate is being isolated and is being treated with the influenza antiviral drug oseltamivir
- The CDC said the risk of the disease spreading person-to-person is low
A Colorado prison inmate has contracted H5N1 bird flu at a poultry farm where he was placed as part of a pre-release work program.
The unnamed inmate, who is under 40, contracted the bird flu - known medically as avian influenza - at Foster Farms after being directly exposed through culling, the Montrose Press and the CDC reported.
The only symptom he reported was 'fatigue for a few days' and has since recovered. However, the CDC reported he is still be isolated and treated with the influenza antiviral drug oseltamivir.
The Colorado Department of Agriculture said the virus was detected after a single nasal swab and after repeat testing, he came back negative. All employees at the farm were provided personal protective equipment and they have tested negative.
A Delta Correctional inmate, who is under 40, contracted the bird flu - known medically as avian influenza - at Foster Farms after being directly exposed through culling, selective slaughtering
In order to control the outbreak, Foster Farms had to euthanized 60,000 chickens and parts of Montrose and Delta Counties has been put under a quarantine, which restricts poultry growers from moving birds, eggs, and manure off their properties, the Montrose Press reported.
This is the only case of this specific strain of H5 that the US has seen and only the second in the world. The first case was found in the UK in December 2021 in a man who was asymptomatic.
'This case does not change the human risk assessment for the general public, which CDC considers to be low,' the agency said in a press release. However, those who work poultry should take 'appropriate precautions,' it said, which includes avoiding sick or dead birds.
The employee was involved in culling, which is selective slaughtering. The Colorado Department of Agriculture said the virus was detected after a single nasal swab and after repeat testing, he came back negative. All employees at the farm were provided personal protective equipment and they have tested negative
An epidemiologist at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment agreed, telling the Montrose Press: 'We want to reassure Coloradans that the risk to them is low.'
More than 2,500 Americans have been exposed to the virus over the years, but this is the only case to so-far have been identified during the latest outbreak.
The virus is unlikely to spread person-to-person.
The disease has been found in backyard birds in 29 states and in wild birds in 34 states, the CDC reported.
It is, however, safe to eat properly handled and cooked poultry and poultry products found in the US, the CDC said, as heat will kill the virus.
Some symptoms of the disease, which can range from mild to severe, are: eye infection, upper respiratory symptoms, and pneumonia.
China reported the world's first ever human case of the H3N8 bird flu strain this week.
A four-year-old boy from Zhumadian, in the Henan province, tested positive for the avian influenza strain, local health chiefs confirmed.
'It is safe to eat properly handled and cooked poultry and poultry products in the US,' the CDC reported
The child — who had a fever — had been in contact with chickens and crows raised at his home.
None of the boy's close contacts were infected with the strain.
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World War II hero’s centennial birthday wish: A card from you
The ‘Red Tails’ were among the country’s best fighters in World War II, earning more than 150 Distinguished Flying Crosses.
CRANSTON, R.I. (WILX) - How would you like to add some icing to the top of one war hero’s birthday cake?
Mr. Victor Butler is believed to be the last surviving Tuskegee Airman in Rhode Island. On May 21, he’s turning 100.
The Tuskegee Airmen, sometimes called Red Tails, were the first Black military aviators in the U.S. They flying more than 15,000 individual sorties in Europe and North Africa during World War II.
Part of the Army Air Corpse, the precursor to the U.S. Air Force, they got their name from the Tuskegee Army Air Field in Alabama where they received their training.
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Being first is not the only reason they are still talked about nearly 80 years later. They were among the country’s best fighters in World War II, earning more than 150 Distinguished Flying Crosses.
Today, Butler has awards documenting his accomplishments. But, he’s looking for something other than military medals: Birthday cards.
His wish is to get cards from all over the country. You can mail your happy birthday wishes to Victor W. Butler, in care of Gary Butler.
The address is PO Box 3523, Cranston, Rhode Island 02910.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Thousands of firefighters continued to slow the advance of destructive wildfires in the Southwestern U.S. but warned they were bracing for the return Friday of the same dangerous conditions that quickly spread the wind-fueled blazes a week ago.
At least 166 homes have been destroyed in one rural county in northeast New Mexico since the biggest fire currently burning in the U.S. started racing through small towns east and northeast of Santa Fe on April 22, the local sheriff said.
Winds gusting up to 50 mph (80 kph) were forecast Friday in the drought-stricken region. One expert said it's a recipe for disaster on the wildlands where some timber has a fuel moisture drier than kiln-dried wood.
"It's a very, very dangerous fire day tomorrow," fire behavior specialist Stewart Turner said at a briefing Thursday night on the edge of the Santa Fe National Forest in Las Vegas, New Mexico.
"Like we saw last Friday, epic fire behavior," Turner said. "It's a day that as a firefighter, we'll write about, we'll read studies about. It's going to be a big fire day."
A swath of the country stretching from Arizona to the Texas panhandle is expected to be hit the hardest by the return of the bad firefighting weather that has generated unusually hot and fast-moving fires for this time of year, forecasters warned.
Red flag warnings were in place Thursday for all of New Mexico and parts of Arizona, Nevada, Colorado, Texas, Oklahoma and Nebraska.
More than 3,000 firefighters were battling fires in Arizona and New Mexico on Thursday — about half of those in northeast New Mexico, where more than 187 square miles (484 square kilometers) of mostly timber and brush has been charred.
They focused Thursday on preventing it from moving into the rural New Mexico community of Ledoux. That meant bolstering fire lines and sending in crews tasked with protecting structures.
"Great progress again today," incident commander Carl Schwope said Thursday night. But "tomorrow has the potential to be a very destructive day."
"It will be chaotic if anything close to what happened (last) Friday occurs," added operations chief Jayson Coil.
Sheriff Chris Lopez, of New Mexico's Miguel County, confirmed for the first time Thursday night the fire there has destroyed at least 166 residences, 108 outbuildings and three commercial buildings. He joined authorities in neighboring Mora County in pleading with residents to pay close attention Friday to sudden changes in closures and evacuation orders.
"Falling trees, possibly falling power lines, that's the kind of winds we're looking at," Lopez said.
Turner, the fire behavior specialist, said the gusty winds are only part of the problem. He said moisture levels in downed logs and woody debris are "extremely dry"— just 2% in small twigs, pine needles and grasses that "actually carry a forest fire across the landscape."
Moisture in a small log "the size of a 4-by-4 post you buy at the lumber store ... are coming down to 8%," he said. "Kiln-dry is 12%. So out there, that's drying to what a kiln would do."
In northern Arizona, authorities downgraded some some evacuation orders at a fire that has destroyed at least 20 homes near Flagstaff. It's now estimated to be 43% contained. Another fire 10 miles (16 km) south of Prescott was 23% contained, but officials at both blazes warned of worsening conditions expected Friday.
Elsewhere, one national incident team continued to oversee a large prairie fire in Nebraska, where more than 200 firefighters were battling a blaze that has been burning since last week.
About 68 square miles (176 square kilometers) of mostly grasses and farmland have been blackened near Nebraska's state line with Kansas, several homes were destroyed and at least one person was killed. That fire was 88% contained Thursday.
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DA: Couple guilty of using fake vaccine cards to enter sporting event
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (Gray News) - Authorities in New York report a couple has pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct charges after they used false vaccine cards to attend a sporting event earlier this year.
On Wednesday, Michael Naab, 34, and Amber Naab, 37, were also ordered to perform 100 hours of community service and to pay a $125 fine plus a $125 surcharge, according to Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn.
A case was brought against the couple after officials said they presented falsified COVID-19 vaccination cards to attend a Buffalo Bills game knowingly in violation of the vaccination policy at Highmark Stadium on Jan. 15.
As part of the plea, the two are prohibited from attending any Bills games at the current stadium or purchasing season tickets in their names.
The district attorney commended the Erie County Sheriff’s Office, Erie County Department of Health, New York State Department of Health and the Buffalo Bills for their work in the investigation.
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Ohio man says his Lifeline button didn’t work after fall
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO/Gray News) - Ricky Polk sat on his back porch last Saturday, enjoying the warm weather for more than an hour.
Polk said when he got up to go inside, he took a tumble down the stairs.
He went to push his Lifeline button for help, but it didn’t work.
“I couldn’t move, I was in severe pain,” Polk said.
Polk told us he called Lifeline to see why it didn’t work.
“I got a recording saying all their representatives were busy and I could wait or we can call you back,” Polk said.
But he never did get a call back from Lifeline.
So he called the 19 News troubleshooter team to see if we could help.
While there Polk pushed his button to see if it would work, but nothing happened.
Then, moments later without pushing the button, it began to ring.
A call center operator answered the phone, and Polk told her about his problem.
Before they hung up he was promised that someone would call him within 24 hours.
“That’s false security, I’m thinking I got some help when I push that button but I don’t,” Polk said.
19 News called Lifeline to make sure Polk got connected. The company called back saying they have been trying to connect with Polk.
Lifeline explained that the system seemed to be working on their end.
The company promised to get in touch with Polk and replace his system if they found any issues.
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TIRANA, Albania (AP) — The European Union is working hard to convince Bulgaria and North Macedonia to end their dispute and open the way for EU membership talks for North Macedonia and Albania, a senior EU official said Thursday.
Oliver Varhelyi, the EU ’s enlargement commissioner, was visiting Tirana, the Albanian capital, on Thursday after trips to neighboring North Macedonia and Bulgaria. He said Brussels’ delay in launching EU membership negotiations with the governments in Tirana and Skopje was compromising its security and trust.
Bulgaria, which joined the EU in 2007, has blocked those talks from starting, arguing that North Macedonia has failed to honor parts of a 2017 friendship deal between the two neighboring countries.
Bulgaria wants North Macedonia to recognize an ethnic Bulgarian minority in its constitution but disputes that a Macedonian minority exists in Bulgaria.
“EU’s security is getting compromised and that is why we should do that (talks launch) now and our trust is being questioned,” said Varhelyi at a news conference with Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama.
Hastening the process of admitting new members has taken on more urgency for the 27-nation EU following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
EU leaders gave Albania and North Macedonia the green light in 2020 to begin accession talks, although no date was set. Since the two countries’ bids are linked and launching accession talks requires unanimous approval from EU nations, the Bulgarian veto has prevented both from moving forward.
Rama has said Albania may go it alone in its efforts to launch EU membership talks.
But on Thursday Rama said his nation would wait until June before “changing our course and not wait for Bulgaria infinitely.”
The EU membership is seen as an incentive driving democratic, political and economic reforms in the volatile Balkans.
Six Western Balkan countries — Albania, Bosnia, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia — are at different stages in their quest to join the EU.
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In a complaint sent to the Guilford County Board of Elections, Jerry Alan Branson says that the county is promoting the $1.7 billion school bond package and the quarter-cent sales tax referendums in an illegal and unfair manner.
The letter sent Wednesday from Branson’s attorney, Chuck Winfree, accuses the county of “electioneering” and using taxpayer money and government resources to get the measures passed. He cites a state law that limits counties from using public money to endorse or oppose a referendum.
The complaint also questions “the legitimacy of the referenda and the enforceability of bonds that might later be issued.”
Branson served as a Guilford County commissioner from 2012 to 2020 before narrowly losing his seat to Democratic challenger Mary Beth Murphy. He is running for an at-large seat on the board this year. Early voting for the May 17 primary began on Thursday.
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Responding to an email from the News & Record, interim County Attorney Matt Mason said: “(We) want to clearly state that it is fully appropriate and legal for the county to educate and inform Guilford County residents on any and all public initiatives such as a bond referendum.”
Branson said by phone Thursday that he hoped any investigation resulting from the complaint would clarify who is paying for what when it comes to efforts promoting the school bond referendum.
Taxpayer money, he added, should not be spent to sway people on an issue.
The complaint cites three things to support Branson’s claim:
A “blazing banner” on the county’s main website that directs people to information about the school bond. “This link presents the viewer with an entirely unbalanced discussion of the bond, accentuating the needs and downplaying the costs of the bond.” The letter notes there is no information about the “hundreds of millions of dollars” in interest and other costs associated with issuing the bonds.
Another section of the website that cites the county commissioners’ intent to lower the property tax if the quarter-cent sales tax passes. “It fails to mention that, because of the revaluation of all property in Guilford County this year, the tax rate is going to be reduced regardless of the result of the referendum,” the letter states.
A postcard mailed to some Guilford County residents “touting the benefits of the school bond.” The postcard includes images of Guilford County’s seal and the Guilford County Schools logo, but no identification of who paid for the mailing.
The complaint also claims Guilford County Schools principals have been told to “hold mandatory meetings” with teachers and staff to “encourage or direct them to work for the passage of these two referenda, regardless of their personal opinion on the merits of the bonds.”
Winfree said he hopes to have the conduct of both the county and the school district investigated.
In an emailed statement to the News & Record, Guilford County Schools Chief of Staff Rebecca Kaye said the district has a responsibility to “share relevant information” with parents, staff and the community on issues that impact the school system.
She added that the school district provided training to principals on the “appropriate, legal guidelines for sharing school bond referendum information.”
Charlie Collicutt, the county’s director of elections, said he forwarded the complaint to the local elections board and it will to decide how to proceed. The board’s next scheduled meeting is Tuesday.
Because the board’s usual legal representation is the county attorney, Collicutt said the group may decide to hire outside counsel while considering the complaint.
Mason said in his email that the county “will work with all parties as needed.”
Melvin “Skip” Alston, who chairs the Board of Commissioners, disputed that the county is taking sides on the referendum.
“What the county does is education,” Alston said. “The county is responsible for funding our schools.”
He said the estimated $52 million annual cost to service the bond debt hasn’t been kept a secret and discussed at county work sessions.
“It’s the same website that was up in the 2020 bond referendum,” he said, referring to the $300 million school bond referendum that voters approved in November 2020. “It’s the same way we marketed the 2020 bonds that Mr. Branson made the motion to put to a referendum.”
Branson disagreed, stating the county and school district are doing much more to promote this bond than they did for the last one. He said there’s too much money in the current referendum and doesn’t agree with plans to rebuild Southern High School given money previously spent on the current building.
“He’s just trying to get his name out there,” said Alston, noting Branson’s election bid.
Alston said the county did pay for the mailing and that lack of a disclaimer was simply a mistake.
The complaint was also copied to the state’s auditor and treasurer as well as the State Board of Elections.
A statement from the State Board of Elections said one part of the complaint — the use of public funds for political purposes — is outside of the jurisdiction of election boards.
Winfree said he thinks the next step would likely be filing a complaint in Superior Court — if that’s something Branson wants to pursue.
In the meantime, Winfree said he hopes the county Board of Elections will determine if there was wrongdoing in how the bond was promoted.
Branson received support from the 6th Congressional District Republican Executive Committee on its website. The committee noted that the county previously had included the Democratic composite sample ballot — which only included Democratic candidates — on its website offering information about the school bonds. That section was later changed after complaints to election officials from county GOP leaders.
Defending the county’s work on the bond issue, Alston said “(Branson’s) trying to make much ado about nothing.”
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BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Jurors in the rape trial of a former Idaho lawmaker were to begin another day of deliberations Friday after a dramatic three-day trial in which the accuser, a 19-year-old intern, fled the witness stand during testimony, saying “I can’t do this.”
During closing arguments Thursday, the jury of six men and six women were asked to weigh whether the case involves “power in the wrong hands” used to harm a young legislative intern or consensual sex after a dinner date.
Aaron von Ehlinger, 39, has pleaded not guilty to felony charges of rape and sexual penetration with a foreign object — both charges carry a maximum penalty of up to life in prison — and maintains he had consensual sex with the young woman.
Deliberations stretched for seven hours until nearly 8 p.m. Thursday before the jury decided to break for the evening and start again Friday.
The Associated Press generally does not identify people who say they have been sexually assaulted, and has referred to the woman in this case as “Jane Doe” at her request.
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Doe told her supervisors that von Ehlinger, who was then a Republican representative from Lewiston, raped her in March 2021 at his Boise apartment after the two had dinner at a restaurant. Von Ehlinger resigned from the House of Representatives last year after a legislative ethics committee recommended that he be banned from the Statehouse because of his conduct with Doe.
When the allegations became public — largely because of the legislative ethics investigation — Doe faced unrelenting harassment from some of von Ehlinger's supporters. Her name, photo and personal details about her life were repeatedly publicized in “doxxing” incidents. One of the people who frequently harassed her was in the courthouse to attend the trial, but law enforcement banned the man from the floor where where case was being heard.
Over the span of three days, jurors heard graphic and sometimes harrowing testimony, including from Doe, who briefly took the witness stand before abruptly standing and leaving the courtroom.
Doe haltingly described the moments the alleged assault began.
“He laid me down ... he removed his clothes ... he climbed on top of me ... in just his boxers. White T-shirt,” Doe said. “He tried to put his fingers between my legs and I closed my knees.”
At that, she stood up.
“I can’t do this,” she said, quickly walking out of the courtroom.
The judge instructed them not to consider her testimony after Doe fled before she could be questioned by the defense.
During closing arguments, Ada County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Katelyn Farley told jurors that the case was about “power in the wrong hands" used to the “great devastation” of Doe. Von Ehlinger had social, political and physical power over the petite intern, Farley said.
“He used that power to rape and forcibly penetrate her,” Farley said, pointing at von Ehlinger. Doe resisted in several ways, she said, highlighting the testimony of law enforcement investigators and a nurse sexual assault examiner who interviewed Doe after the alleged assault.
“Words show lack of consent. Excuses of ‘Why this shouldn’t happen,' show lack of consent. Yanking your head back and getting an injury shows lack of consent,” Farley said.
But von Ehlinger's defense attorney Jon Cox told jurors the prosecution's case was made up of “red herrings,” and said von Ehlinger was a credible person who willingly took the stand to share his side of the story.
“Judge his credibility, that's all you can do,” Cox said. “For every assertion that the state has made, or any evidence ... Aaron has given you a, ‘This is what happened.’ That, in and of itself, creates reasonable doubt."
During his testimony, von Ehlinger often spoke in a clear, loud voice directly to jurors, telling them the sexual contact was the culmination of a first date with the intern.
“She was flirting with me, so I thought, 'Why not? Go out to dinner with a person? Why not?'” he said.
After eating at a fancy Boise restaurant, he and Doe decided to return to his apartment, where they began making out on the couch, he said.
“Things were going well, and I asked (Doe) if she would like to move to the bedroom,” von Ehlinger said. “She said ‘Sure.’ We got up, held hands and walked into the bedroom.”
In the bedroom, things became “hot and heavy,” von Ehlinger said, and he stepped away to disrobe behind his closet door, carefully hanging up his suit jacket, tie and slacks, before returning to the bed. At his suggestion, Doe briefly performed oral sex, he said. He also denied carrying a gun that night, and said he seldom carries one.
“Very rarely, and certainly not with a suit on,” von Ehlinger said.
But while under questioning from Farley, he acknowledged that he described the events of that night differently in statements drafted by two different attorneys he previously hired to represent him. In those statements, he said he and Doe took each other's clothes off.
He also said he generally carried concealed weapons when he did carry guns, most often a small handgun that he would place in the front pocket of his jeans or suit pants.
Earlier this week, jurors heard from investigators and a nurse who performed a rape exam. They testified that Doe reported being pinned down while von Ehlinger forced her to perform oral sex, and that she knew he frequently carried a handgun and had placed it on a dresser near the bed at the time of the assault. A nurse also testified that Doe had a “goose egg” on the back of her head from striking the wall or a headboard while trying to jerk her head away from von Ehlinger's grip.
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MONTROSE COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) – A state inmate serving time in Delta County, Colorado, tested positive for a highly pathogenic avian influenza, or H5N1, after being exposed to birds that were later confirmed to have contracted the virus.
On Wednesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed that a person, who had worked with infected poultry at a Montrose County commercial farm as part of a pre-release employment program, had tested positive for H5N1 after taking a nasal swab test.
“We want to reassure Coloradans that the risk to them is low,” said Dr. Rachel Herlihy, state epidemiologist with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Human infections of H5 viruses are historically rare, but the United Kingdom had a confirmed case as recently as January of this year.
The man, who is younger than 40, has been largely asymptomatic and tested negative for H5N1 in follow-up tests, according to a news release from CDPHE.
“The patient reported fatigue for a few days as their only symptom and has since recovered. The patient is being isolated and treated with the influenza antiviral drug oseltamivir,” according to the CDC.
Officials at CDPHE believe that the virus may have been in the inmate’s nasal passages as the result of working closely with the infected birds ahead of the initial positive test.
The infected flock has since been euthanized and an unknown number of other individuals who were also exposed to the sick animals are being monitored, despite all testing negative for the virus.
“I am grateful for the seamless collaboration between CDC, Department of Corrections, Department of Agriculture, and CDPHE, as we continue to monitor this virus and protect all Coloradans,” Herlihy said.
Officials at both the CDC and CDPHE suggest you avoid any interactions with poultry that appear ill or dead, as well as areas where they have left fecal droppings.
Visit the CDPHE’s Avian Influenza homepage if you are interested in learning more about H5N1. If you have a flock of domesticated birds yourself, learn more about keeping them healthy and safe by visiting the USDA’s Defend the Flock page.
If you live in Colorado and have birds that are sick or that have recently died from mysterious causes, you can get help by contacting Colorado Avian Health Call Line at Colorado State University at (970) 297-4008. | https://www.krqe.com/news/national/colorado-inmate-tests-positive-for-avian-flu-a-virus-rarely-transmitted-to-humans/ | 2022-04-29T04:56:29Z | https://www.krqe.com/news/national/colorado-inmate-tests-positive-for-avian-flu-a-virus-rarely-transmitted-to-humans/ | true |
Mumbai: Delhi Capitals captain Rishabh Pant would be happy with the way things went against Kolkata Knight Riders as his side came back to winning ways by beating KKR by 4 wickets at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Thursday. And while Pant might not have had a great match but his rumoured girlfriend Isha Negi was spotted in the stands cheering for Delhi Capitals along with his sister Sakshi Pant.
Isha was seen enjoying every bit of the match as her picture went viral on social media. “Babhi aayi hai toh lady luck banke aayi hai,” wrote a user.
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Although the game was ruled by the bowlers Chetan Sakaria who played his first game this season bowled an impressive spell where he picked up Aaron Finch. Kuldeep Yadav was the pick of the bowlers as he scalped 4 wickets in 3 overs.
David Warner once again came good with the bat as he scored 42 off 26 balls while Ravman Powell played a brilliant cameo to take Capitals home. The Pant-led side now find themselves in the sixth spot in the points table, just below Royal Challengers Bangalore. | https://www.cricketcountry.com/news/ipl-2022-rishabh-pants-rumoured-girlfriend-spotted-in-dc-vs-kkr-clash-fans-react-1020210 | 2022-04-29T05:02:02Z | https://www.cricketcountry.com/news/ipl-2022-rishabh-pants-rumoured-girlfriend-spotted-in-dc-vs-kkr-clash-fans-react-1020210 | false |
WASHINGTON (AP) — The worst possible moment for bringing Trevor Reed home turned out to be the best.
With U.S.-Russian relations at their lowest point in decades, it seemed an improbable time to hope for the release of Reed, a former Marine detained in Russia for almost three years. Yet this week the Biden administration completed the type of transaction it had earlier seemed resistant to, exchanging Reed for Konstantin Yaroshenko, a Russian pilot and convicted drug trafficker serving a 20-year prison sentence in Connecticut.
A series of events and considerations in the last two months helped facilitate the swap, including escalating concerns over Reed's health, a private Oval Office meeting between his parents and President Joe Biden and a secretive Moscow trip by a former diplomat on the cusp of Russia's war with Ukraine.
“All those three forced the White House to make a decision that they hadn’t made before," said Mickey Bergman, vice president at the Richardson Center for Global Engagement.
How the war — and the breakdown in U.S.-Russian relations — affected the deal isn’t clear. U.S. officials stressed that the negotiations for Reed’s release were narrow in scope, focused squarely on the prisoners and not on Russia’s war and not reflective of any broader diplomatic engagement. But while the timing of the deal was startling, it’s also clear that the groundwork for it had been laid before the conflict had begun
“I did it,” Biden told reporters Wednesday about the deal. “I raised it. I raised it three months ago.”
Just as the war was about to commence, Bergman and his colleague, Bill Richardson, a former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and ex-New Mexico governor, flew to Moscow on the plane of FedEx chief executive Fred Smith for a meeting with Russian government officials. It was a continuation of negotiations they'd been having for the release of Reed and another jailed American, corporate security executive Paul Whelan.
They left with the contours in place for the one-for-one swap that ultimately took place.
In Texas, Joey and Paula Reed were worrying that Russia's war with Ukraine, and resulting tensions with the U.S., could close off communication channels and prevent any common ground for negotiations. During meetings with administration officials in the last year — including with the Justice Department, which prosecuted Yaroshenko — the couple expressed support for a swap but say they weren't led to think that was a viable option.
“They didn’t say: ‘Oh, we agree with you, that’s a great deal. That’s a good point,'" Paula Reed said in a March interview with The Associated Press. “They didn’t say anything like that. They just said: ‘We hear you. Thank you very much.'”
But weeks into the war, the couple did something that got the White House's attention.
As Biden traveled to Texas to support veterans, the Reeds stood along the motorcade route in hopes of getting meaningful face-time with the president. That didn't happen, though he did speak by phone with the couple. Later that month, they arrived in Washington and stood with signs near the White House, hoping again to meet with the president.
This time, they were invited into the Oval Office for a sit-down with Biden and other administration officials. The White House issued a statement that night reiterating its commitment to getting Reed and Whelan home, an issue that senior officials had raised in private meetings with Russian leaders.
The meeting was a rare bit of presidential access for the family of an American detainee, especially since Biden himself has been less public than his predecessor, Donald Trump, about efforts to get Americans home.
Hovering in the background as well was Reed's health. In March, Reed told his parents that he'd been coughing up blood several times a day, had pain in his lung and a broken rib. Last year, he contracted COVID-19. Even on Wednesday, his parents were taken aback by how thin their son looked during video footage of the transfer. They said they expected that he'd need medical care before resuming his daily life in Texas.
Those health issues also alarmed U.S. officials.
“That, I think, contributed to really ratcheting up the conversations on this issue, getting to a point where we were able to make this arrangement, getting to a point where we were able to turn to some of the logistics of simply getting it done,” a senior administration official told reporters in a background briefing this week.
Separately, a lawyer for Yaroshenko has said his client also suffered from multiple health problems, and tried unsuccessfully in 2020 to have him freed early from his 20-year prison sentence on compassionate release grounds because of the pandemic.
Left out of any deal were Whelan, who is serving a 16-year sentence on espionage-related charges that his family says are fabricated, and Brittney Griner, a WNBA star detained in February after Russian authorities said a search of her bag revealed a cannabis derivative.
The Whelan family said in a statement that it was happy about Reed's release but troubled that their loved one wasn't part of it.
“Paul has already spent 3 and a quarter years as a Russian hostage,” the statement said. “Is President Biden’s failure to bring Paul home an admission that some cases are too hard to solve? Is the Administration’s piecemeal approach picking low-hanging fruit?”
Richardson, who has helped facilitate multiple releases of American detainees and hostages in recent years, said the Biden team deserves recognition for authorizing this particular swap at a time when U.S.-Russia relations were so low.
“It doesn’t matter who gets credit,” Richardson said, “as long as hostages like Trevor Reed are home.” | https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/An-Oval-Office-visit-and-a-Moscow-trip-Inside-17135606.php | 2022-04-29T05:09:24Z | https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/An-Oval-Office-visit-and-a-Moscow-trip-Inside-17135606.php | false |
Ready to cash in! Tamara Djordjevic is the latest Married At First Sight star to land management as she sets out to become a popular lifestyle influencer
Married At First Sight bride Tamara Djordjevic has become the latest participant from this year's series to land management.
As advertised on industry newsletter Social Diary on Friday, the outspoken 29-year-old is working with RoJo Consulting, with her sights set on becoming a popular lifestyle influencer.
Tamara's 'ex-husband' Brent Vitiello and co-star Domenica Calarco previously landed management, just weeks after the reunion episode aired.
Ready to cash in! Tamara Djordjevic (pictured), 29, has become the latest Married At First Sight star to land management as she sets out to become a popular lifestyle influencer
The newsletter states that Tamara, who has an Instagram following of 100,000, 'would love to collaborate with like-minded brands, from beauty to fashion, and more'.
It comes after Tamara's 'ex-husband' Brent, 34, used a breakfast radio interview to drag her through the mud, claiming she only went on the show for fame.
Following their split at the final vows, the hospitality guru revealed on the Hit Network's Jimmy & Nath last month, that Tamara, a real estate operations manager from the Gold Coast, had been trying to get on MAFS since at least season seven.
Influencer status: As advertised on industry newsletter Social Diary on Friday, Tamara, who has an Instagram following of 100,000 and is working with RoJo Consulting, 'would love to collaborate with like-minded brands, from beauty to fashion, and more'
Watch out, Tamara! It comes after Tamara's 'ex-husband' Brent Vitiello (pictured), 34, used a breakfast radio interview last month to drag her through the mud, claiming she only went on the show for fame
'She spent three years in a row applying for MAFS,' he told Hobart radio hosts Jimmy Smith and Nath Roye.
He also accused Tamara of trying to be the 'villain' - presumably to get more screen time and become famous - but said she didn't have the personality to pull it off.
'She wanted to be the villain on there and call people out, but she got overthrown by females in there that were a lot stronger, a lot more level-headed and a lot more articulate with their words,' he said.
Fame chaser: Following their split at the final vows, the hospitality guru revealed on the Hit Network's Jimmy & Nath last month, that Tamara, a real estate operations manager from the Gold Coast, had been trying to get on MAFS since at least season seven
Not holding back! Brent also accused Tamara of trying to be the 'villain' - presumably to get more screen time and become famous - but said she didn't have the personality to pull it off
Brent added that Tamara had told him she 'couldn't wait to be the baddie'.
Meanwhile, Nine is already looking for next year's Married At First Sight participants.
The network and Endemol Shine Australia posted a casting call to the show's official social media channels immediately after the final episode aired earlier this month.
Looking for love? Meanwhile, casting is officially open for Married at First Sight 2023. Pictured: 2022 couple Olivia Frazer and Jackson Lonie
A hyperlink leads potential brides and grooms 'looking for their soulmates' to the application form, with applications having already been open since February.
'Married At First Sight is searching for men and women of all ages and backgrounds who are genuinely committed to finding love,' the application says.
'This groundbreaking social experiment uses science and psychology to help Australian singles meet their perfect partner. But there's a catch… you won't get to meet your future husband or wife until your wedding day!'
Coming soon: According to the casting call, the show will be filming between early July and November 2022. Pictured: Domenica and 'husband' Jack Millar
'This is not a competition and there is no cash prize up for grabs. Instead, you could walk away with the most valuable prize of all… true love.'
It also insists that the future couples must be, 'genuine about finding love'.
According to the casting call, the show will be filmed between July and November 2022.
Interested parties can apply via the show's casting website, marriedatfirstsightcasting.com.au.
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CBT Supports Projects Benefiting Ecosystem Health
The Columbia Basin Trust is funding six new projects focusing on ensuring healthy, diverse and functioning local ecosystems.
The trust is committing $1.8-million total. Executive Director, Delivery of Benefits Amy Ambrosone explains Columbia Basin residents have made it clear that ecosystem enhancement is a top priority:
“…. Making sure that areas like forest wetlands, riparian areas, grasslands are healthy and functioning into the long-term, and so they asked the trust to prioritize support for projects that allow for ecosystem enhancement and ecosystem restoration….”
Ambrosone explains that one project is in partnership with Yaqan Nu?kiy and their previous experience restoring wetlands, streams and floodplains:
“…. They’re using that expertise to restore 517 hectares of aquatic and terrestrial habitat along the Kootenay and Goat Rivers in the Creston area and it’s going to help that area more resemble it’s natural state and that will in turn benefit species like the northern leopard frog, white sturgeon and the western painted turtle.”
The Building Homes for Bats initiative is one of the more regional funded programs:
“…. They’re basically improving bat roost habitat across the Columbia Basin at various different sites and that will allow for better homes for bats in different areas. Bats are a really important part of overall ecosystem health and they’re going to be doing those improvements at different sites in areas like the Creston Valley wildlife management area.” Adds Ambrosone
That work is to be done through the Wildlife Conservation Society Canada and other partners over four years. Another of the six highlighted projects is called The Wide-reaching Benefits of Cottonwood. This project will see the Elk River Watershed Alliance plant around 20,000 cottonwood live stakes and 8000 native understory seedlings over four years. | https://www.iheartradio.ca/bounce/kootenays/news/cbt-supports-projects-benefiting-ecosystem-health-1.17679360 | 2022-04-29T05:17:39Z | https://www.iheartradio.ca/bounce/kootenays/news/cbt-supports-projects-benefiting-ecosystem-health-1.17679360 | true |
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SOUTH POINT, Ohio — ClearSky Health has announced plans to build a $20 million rehabilitation hospital in South Point adjacent to the offices of the Greater Lawrence County Area Chamber of Commerce.
The company owns and operates five hospitals in Texas, Louisiana and New Mexico and has plans to open additional rehab hospitals in Arizona, Florida, Kansas, Wisconsin, additional Texas locations as well as the one in Ohio, according to Andrew Rosen, senior vice president of development for ClearSky Health.
Plans call for the rehabilitation hospital to employ 100 people when it opens in the fall of 2023, Rosen said.
The one-story rehab hospital will have 30 beds and provide rehabilitative care for about 650 patients per year, according to a news release.
Construction on the proposed 40,000-square-foot building could start this fall and take some 10 to 12 months to complete, Rosen said.
The rehab hospital would take patients just released from hospitals in Ashland and Huntington for after-hospital stays and rehab, Rosen said. ClearSky would provide some three hours daily of occupational, speech or other specialized therapies, he said.
“The location is accessible and convenient to the Tri-State Area,” said Darby Brockette, chief executive officer of ClearSky Health. “It allows us to treat patients referred from acute-care facilities in Ohio, Kentucky and West Virginia, fulfilling an unmet need for a higher level of rehabilitative care.”
ClearSky met with Tri-State community and health care leaders in choosing the site, said Bill Dingus, executive director of the chamber and the Lawrence Economic Development Corporation.
“The project will complement existing healthcare services in the Tri-State,” Dingus said. “We’re pleased to welcome ClearSky Health to our community.”
The rehab hospital covers injuries or illnesses like strokes, brain injuries, hip fractures, spinal injuries, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis and other medically complex conditions such as COVID-19, according to the release.
A national study shows patients who receive care at medical rehabilitation hospitals return home sooner, remain home longer, have fewer hospital readmissions and emergency room visits and live longer than those treated at nursing homes or skilled nursing facilities, according to the release.
The rehab hospital features all-private rooms, a rehab gym with specialized equipment, a dining room with a dedicated chef and food service staff along with 15 hours of therapy per week, according to the release.
Members of the healthcare team will work with patients after they leave the hospital to ensure they receive the resources needed to reach the highest levels of independence and success during their recovery, according to the release. | https://www.herald-dispatch.com/news/rehab-hospital-to-be-built-in-south-point/article_5de04a7e-5e43-54f6-a6b3-567f5cfdb6f4.html | 2022-04-29T05:19:48Z | https://www.herald-dispatch.com/news/rehab-hospital-to-be-built-in-south-point/article_5de04a7e-5e43-54f6-a6b3-567f5cfdb6f4.html | false |
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Perfect Paul, top-seeded Suns finish off Pelicans in Game 6
By PETER FINNEY Jr.
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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Chris Paul went 14 for 14 in the best shooting night in NBA playoff history, Devin Booker returned from a hamstring injury to hit a late 3-pointer and the Phoenix Suns beat the New Orleans Pelicans 115-109 on Thursday night to finish off the first-round series in six games. Paul had the most field goals without a miss in a playoff game, hit all four of his free throws and had eight assists as the top-seeded Suns overcame a 10-point halftime deficit. Phoenix will face Dallas — a Game 6 winner at Utah — in the second round. Booker scored 13 points on 5-of-12 shooting and had five rebounds and three assists in 32 minutes. Brandon Ingram led the Pelicans with 21 points. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/28/perfect-paul-top-seeded-suns-finish-off-pelicans-in-game-6/ | 2022-04-29T05:27:21Z | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/28/perfect-paul-top-seeded-suns-finish-off-pelicans-in-game-6/ | false |
U.S. reports its first human case of H5 bird flu
April 29, 2022 10:45 ISTThe person was involved in the culling of poultry presumed to have had H5N1 bird flu, the CDC said in a statement.
The first known human case of H5 bird flu in the United States has appeared in a person in Colorado, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Thursday., Apriil 28, 2022.
The person tested positive for avian influenza A(H5) virus and was involved in the culling of poultry presumed to have had H5N1 bird flu, the CDC said in a statement.
"This case does not change the human risk assessment for the general public, which CDC considers to be low," the agency added.
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The patient reported fatigue for a few days as the only symptom and has since recovered, the CDC said, adding that the person was being isolated and treated with the influenza antiviral drug oseltamivir.
H5N1 viruses have been found in U.S. commercial and backyard birds in 29 states and in wild birds in 34 States since the CDC started monitoring for illness among people exposed to the viruses in late 2021.
"CDC has tracked the health of more than 2,500 people with exposures to H5N1 virus-infected birds and this is the only case that has been found to date. Other people involved in the culling operation in Colorado have tested negative for H5 virus infection, but they are being retested out of an abundance of caution," the CDC said.
Globally, this is the second human case associated with this specific group of H5 viruses, which are currently predominant, the CDC said. The first was reported in Britain in December 2021. | https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/us-reports-its-first-human-case-of-h5-bird-flu/article65366102.ece/amp/ | 2022-04-29T05:29:18Z | https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/us-reports-its-first-human-case-of-h5-bird-flu/article65366102.ece/amp/ | false |
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Black and Hispanic Americans remain far more cautious in their approach to COVID-19 than white Americans, recent polls show, reflecting diverging preferences on how to deal with the pandemic as federal, state and local restrictions fall by the wayside.
Despite majority favorability among U.S. adults overall for measures like mask mandates, public health experts said divided opinions among racial groups reflect not only the unequal impact of the pandemic on people of color but also apathy among some white Americans.
Black Americans (63%) and Hispanic Americans (68%) continue to be more likely than white Americans (45%) to say they are at least somewhat worried about themselves or a family member being infected with COVID-19, according to an April poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.
Throughout the pandemic, Black and Hispanic communities have experienced higher rates of illness and death from COVID, said Amelia Burke-Garcia, public health program area director at NORC. Those experiences have resulted in greater levels of stress, anxiety and awareness of the risks of catching COVID-19, she said, which means people of color are more likely to feel measures like mask mandates are needed.
“We've seen these trends endure throughout the entire pandemic,” Burke-Garcia said. “What we’re seeing now as mitigation measures are being rolled back is there’s still great concern amongst Black Americans and Hispanic Americans around the risk of getting sick."
Seventy-one percent of Black Americans say they favor requiring face masks for people traveling on airplanes, trains and other types of public transportation. That’s more than the 52% of white Americans who support mask mandates for travelers; 29% of white Americans are opposed. Among Hispanic Americans, 59% are in favor and 20% are opposed. The poll was conducted before a ruling by a federal judge scuttled the government’s mask mandate for travelers.
In Indiana, Tuwanna Plant said she sees fewer and fewer people wearing masks in public, even though she said she has been diligent in always wearing one. Plant, who is Black, said she sees people treating the pandemic like it's over, and she wants the mask mandate to continue.
Plant, a 46-year-old sous chef, said she had some concerns about getting the vaccine and took every other precaution, such as cleaning and masking, to avoid getting sick but recently was hospitalized for COVID.
The experience scared her — she has a preexisting lung condition, and knew family members who died from COVID. She said she plans to get vaccinated as soon as she can.
“I called my children while I was in the emergency room,” Plant said. “I didn’t know ... if it was going to get better or worse, I didn’t know. So it was the experience for me altogether."
Dr. Celine Gounder, an infectious disease specialist and epidemiologist and editor-at-large at Kaiser Health News, said people’s lived experiences deeply shape how they perceive the pandemic. Anecdotes and personal experience can have a larger impact on behavior than numbers, she said, and people of color are more likely to have had negative experiences with health care prior to and during the pandemic.
While new medicines and vaccines have made it easier to treat COVID-19, Gounder said many people still face systemic barriers to accessing that medical care. Others risk losing their jobs or are unable to take time off if they do fall ill, she said, or cannot avoid things like public transit to reduce their exposures.
“When people argue that they don’t have to mask on the plane, that means something very different for someone who has access to all of these new innovations than it does for somebody who has no health insurance, who struggles to care for an elderly parent and their children, who’s maybe a single mom working in a job where she has no paid sick and family medical leave,” Gounder said. “It’s just a completely different calculation.”
In January, an AP-NORC poll showed Black and Hispanic Americans were more likely than white Americans to feel certain things would be essential for getting back to life without feeling at risk of infection. For example, 76% of Black Americans and 55% of Hispanic Americans said it was essential for getting back to normal that most people regularly wear face masks in public indoor places, compared with 38% of white Americans.
Last month, an AP-NORC poll showed Black and Hispanic Americans, 69% and 49%, were more likely than white Americans, 35%, to say they always or often wear a face mask around others.
Lower support for mask mandates and other precautions among white Americans may also reflect less sensitivity towards what occurs in communities of color. In a 2021 study of mask wearing during the early part of the pandemic, researchers found that mask wearing among white people increased when white people were dying at greater rates in the surrounding community. When Black and Hispanic people were dying, mask usage was lower.
Berkeley Franz, a co-author of the paper, said that in addition to residential segregation that separates white people from communities of color, past research has shown that white people can display ambivalence towards policies that they believe mostly help people of color.
“Anti-Blackness is really pervasive and has tremendous consequences, both in terms of the policies that get passed, and what doesn't," Franz said. "White people can still have really racist actions without seeing themselves that way and understanding the consequences. It’s largely below the surface and unintentional but has tremendous consequences in terms of equity.”
Communities of color also have a different perception of risk from the pandemic than their white counterparts, said Michael Niño, a sociology professor at the University of Arkansas who co-authored a paper on race, gender and masking in the pandemic.
“Masking is something that is relatively cheap, it's effective, and it's something that can be easily done,” he said. “It doesn't require any sort of governmental response. These broader histories of racism and sexism in the United States are most certainly shaping some of the patterns we're seeing.”
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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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Ma covers education and equity for AP’s Race and Ethnicity team. Follow her on Twitter: https://www.twitter. Fingerhut, an AP polling writer, is based in Washington.
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Uluru holiday detour with Royal Flying Doctors Service after brown snake bites guest at resort
By Emma HaskinA Melbourne family's once-in-lifetime trip has been cut short thanks to an encounter with one of Australia's deadliest snakes just a few steps outside the hotel door.
Key points:
- Edward McKinney was bitten by a brown snake at his resort near Uluru, 500 kilometres from Alice Springs on Good Friday
- Mr McKinney was medevaced to Alice Springs Emergency Department via Royal Flying Doctor Service
- He said that he did not feel the bite
Edward McKinney, his wife Carmen and their two-year-old daughter, Vienna, were on a trip-of-a-lifetime to Uluru in the Northern Territory.
The former New Yorker, now a Melbourne-based software salesman, was holidaying at one of the Yulara hotels to celebrate his and his wife's birthday and Easter when a 15-centimetre brown snake bit the 35-year-old.
"It wasn't a big one. It was just a baby one," McKinney said.
Mr McKinney said he and his family had only been at the resort for 24 hours, and he was taking his toddler for a swim.
"I go to leave the room, open the door, take five steps to the left," he said.
"I feel something go up my leg. It felt like a piece of grass.
Given his overwhelming fear of snakes, Mr McKinney said he would never forget those five steps in the metre-wide hallway.
He returned to the hotel room, where he and his wife scoured his lower limbs for puncture marks.
"I think I'm okay. My wife's looking at my leg. I'm looking at my leg. We can't see any bites," Mr McKinney said.
"We wait a couple minutes. We're like, 'Okay, I'm the luckiest man in the world.'"
Five minutes later, at the pool, Mr McKinney started to feel unwell and noticed an itching and burning sensation on his shin.
"I didn't even realise the snake had gone that far," he said.
"I go, 'Oh my god! I just got bit by a brown snake."
Despite knowing that immobilisation is one of the steps in the first aid for a snake bite, Mr McKinney wrapped the bite in a towel and moved to one of the resort restaurants where he could get help.
"I just tried to stay as calm as possible," he said.
A woman named Jules, who Mr McKinney believes was a guest, provided first aid while an ambulance was called.
"She wrapped it up … and they called the ambulance right away," he said.
Medevac to Alice Springs
Mr McKinney remained positive while receiving treatment at the Yulara Health Clinic, given his symptoms had not worsened in the two hours since the bite.
But he became concerned when he learnt he was not out of danger despite his symptoms.
"There was a rash on my neck and chest, which was concerning," Mr McKinney said.
"They said, "Look, we don't have anti-venom here.
Mr McKinney said that he questioned how necessary it was to be flown to the Alice Springs emergency department, and he was told: "As soon as we pull this compression bandage off if there's venom in your leg, it'll go straight to your heart and could potentially kill you."
"I waited probably six, seven hours for the flying doctors to land," he said.
During this time, his wife and daughter visited him at the health clinic, which reassured his wife, Carmen, of his condition.
"Vienna still didn't understand I'm not supposed to move. But all [she] wanted to do was jump on Daddy's stomach and act like I'm a horse," he said.,
"They fly me to Alice 7 o'clock at night.
'I had no idea I was bitten'
When Mr McKinney arrived at the emergency department, he was met by a team of six or seven medical professionals.
"In five minutes, they unwrapped my bandage and just monitored my symptoms. [They] took blood to make sure my blood wasn't coagulating with the venom," he said.
"Everything was fine. I was quite lucky — very lucky man."
Mr McKinney said, but for the slight symptoms, he would never have sought treatment.
"It must happen where people get bitten, and they don't even realise it and don't get the help."
The whole experience, including catching a six-hour tourist bus back to Uluru to be reunited with his family, has changed his perspective on life.
"I've just learned from it to be less fearful," Mr McKinney said.
"Because sometimes your biggest fears are literally just in your mind."
Correct first aid crucial to survival
Andrew Thomas from Northern Territory St John Ambulance said that it was vital for first aiders not to wash the bite site.
"They're able to do a swab of the site to see if there's any venom and then identify which snake it is."
He said the next step was to immobilise the patient.
"If you can, use an elasticised or crepe bandage to immobilise the whole limb," Mr Thomas said.
"Starting at either the toes or the fingers and then [wrap a] nice firm bandage all the way up the limb." | https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-04-29/uluru-holiday-detour-after-resort-snake-bite-royal-flying-doctor/101021720 | 2022-04-29T05:46:05Z | https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-04-29/uluru-holiday-detour-after-resort-snake-bite-royal-flying-doctor/101021720 | true |
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