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DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday afternoon's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
4-8-9-0
(four, eight, nine, zero)
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday afternoon's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
4-8-9-0
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Juul to pay nearly $440M to settle states' teen vaping probe
Video above: Juul executive tells lawmakers electronic cigarettes were never intended for teens
Electronic cigarette maker Juul Labs will pay nearly $440 million to settle a two-year investigation by 33 states into the marketing of its high-nicotine vaping products, which have long been blamed for sparking a national surge in teen vaping.
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong announced the deal Tuesday on behalf of the states plus Puerto Rico, which joined together in 2020 to probe Juul's early promotions and claims about the safety and benefits of its technology as a smoking alternative.
The settlement resolves one of the biggest legal threats facing the beleaguered company, which still faces nine separate lawsuits from other states that are suing the company. Additionally, Juul faces hundreds of personal suits brought on behalf of teenagers and others who say they became addicted to the company's vaping products.
The state investigation found that Juul marketed its e-cigarettes to underage teens with launch parties, product giveaways and ads and social media posts using youthful models, according to a statement.
"Through this settlement, we have secured hundreds of millions of dollars to help reduce nicotine use and forced Juul to accept a series of strict injunctive terms to end youth marketing and crack down on underage sales," Tong said in a press release.
The $438.5 million will be paid out over a period of six to 10 years. Tong said Connecticut's payment of at least $16 million will go toward vaping prevention and education efforts. Juul previously settled lawsuits in Arizona, Louisiana, North Carolina and Washington.
Most of the limits imposed by Tuesday's settlement won't affect Juul's practices, which halted use of parties, giveaways and other promotions after coming under scrutiny several years ago.
Teen use of e-cigarettes skyrocketed after Juul's launch in 2015, leading the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to declare an "epidemic" of underage vaping among teenagers. Health experts said the unprecedented increase risked hooking a generation of young people on nicotine.
Video above: Children's psychologist on kids' vaping, JUUL use
But since 2019 Juul has mostly been in retreat, dropping all U.S. advertising and pulling its fruit and candy flavors from store shelves.
The biggest blow came earlier this summer when the FDA moved to ban all Juul e-cigarettes from the market. Juul challenged that ruling in court and the FDA has since reopened its scientific review of the company's technology.
The FDA review is part of a sweeping effort by regulators to bring scrutiny to the multibillion-dollar vaping industry after years of regulatory delays. The agency has authorized a handful of e-cigarettes for adult smokers looking for a less harmful alternative.
While Juul's early marketing focused on young, urban consumers, the company has since shifted to pitching its product as an alternative nicotine source for older smokers.
"We remain focused on our future as we fulfill our mission to transition adult smokers away from cigarettes - the number one cause of preventable death - while combating underage use," the company said in a statement.
Juul has agreed to refrain from a host of marketing practices as part of the settlement. They include not using cartoons, paying social media influencers, depicting people under 35, advertising on billboards and public transportation and placing ads in any outlets unless 85% of their audience are adults.
The deal also includes restrictions on where Juul products may be placed in stores, age verification on all sales and limits to online and retail sales.
Video above: Juul to pay $40M in teen vaping suit settlement
Juul initially sold its high-nicotine pods in flavors like mango, mint and creme. The products became a scourge in U.S. high schools, with students vaping in bathrooms and hallways between classes.
But recent federal survey data shows that teens have been shifting away from the company. Most teens now prefer disposable e-cigarettes, some of which continue to be sold in sweet, fruity flavors.
Overall, the survey showed a drop of nearly 40% in the teen vaping rate as many kids were forced to learn from home during the pandemic. Still, federal officials cautioned about interpreting the results given they were collected online for the first time, instead of in classrooms. | https://www.wesh.com/article/juul-to-pay-nearly-440-million-to-settle-states-teen-vaping-probe/41094458 | 2022-09-06T19:17:03Z | https://www.wesh.com/article/juul-to-pay-nearly-440-million-to-settle-states-teen-vaping-probe/41094458 | false |
Vermonters will be able to get the newest COVID-19 vaccine booster starting Wednesday.
The Vermont Department of Health Department has begun to receive 17,000 doses that it ordered, with thousands more available for ordering later this week.
Vermont health officials said the updated booster shots are designed for people affected by the BA.5 Omicron, the most prominent strain of the coronavirus. The CDC recommended the booster doses last week after receiving FDA and a unanimous recommendation from its Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.
The booster vaccine will initially be available at limited walk-in only clinics. Health officials say as the shots become more widely available, Vermonters will be able to get it from their provider or a pharmacy.
The two types of the new boosters cover both the original SARS-CoV2 virus and the more recent Omicron (BA.5) variant. The Pfizer booster is for people ages 12 and older, while Moderna’s is authorized for 18 years of age and older. Either booster can be taken, regardless of the original booster.
Health Commissioner Mark Levine, MD said that while the vaccines don’t necessarily prevent people from getting the virus, it will reduce the likelihood of serious illness.
“Getting this new booster will help build protection for when you do encounter the virus,” he said. “This can reduce cases of serious illness and hospitalizations – and, most important, help prevent additional deaths and loss from this terrible pandemic.”
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Huizenga Group today announced the addition of Bulldog Factory Service to its growing portfolio of automation companies. Santanna Tool & Design Company – Bulldog Factory Service is based in Madison Heights, Mich., with additional operations in North Carolina and Mexico.
Bulldog Factory Service is a full-service automation supplier specializing in lean process cost-effective manufacturing solutions that include automated and welding systems, conveyors, design and simulation services, and workforce reduction projects and kits.
"We're pleased to announce this partnership," Huizenga Group President Steve Klotz said. "It highlights the vision of Huizenga Group to invest in Michigan-based companies and create enduring economic growth. It also emphasizes Bulldog Factory Service's mission to provide high-quality customer service by delivering reliable, cost-effective solutions that exceed consumer expectations."
Bulldog Factory Service was drawn to a partnership with Huizenga Group because of its expertise and positive track-record in the automation space, said Bulldog Factory Service Owners Joseph and Jamilce Newton.
The Huizenga Group is a privately held investment firm which provides management services to a diverse group of companies in tool and die, pharmaceutical packaging, machined metal parts, electrical contracting and highly engineered automotive component manufacturing.
"They are the perfect partner for us as our company continues to grow," Joseph Newton said, adding, "Our strategic partnership will enable Bulldog to further capitalize on its already strong customer relationships. Working with the Huizenga Group gives us the flexibility to continue meeting existing customer needs while also creating new opportunities to expand."
About Bulldog Factory Service
Established in 1937, Bulldog Factory Service has more than 80 years of experience in providing engineering services and the manufacturing of flexible production systems for the automotive industry. Bulldog delivers turn-key systems individually tailored to meet clients' unique needs. Learn more at santannatool.com.
Bulldog was advised by Phil Gilbert of East Bay Advisors: philgilbert@eastbayadv.com.
About Huizenga Group
Founded in 1985, the Huizenga Group provides management services to its diverse portfolio of companies that deliver critical products and services to the world's leading security, automotive, pharmaceutical, medical device, consumer goods, and office furniture manufacturers. Learn more at huizengagroup.com.
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Colorado wheat farmers aren’t just combatting drought. They’re battling a pesky insect that’s proven to obliterate fields.
Rae Solomon of KUNC reports on how farmers are getting ahead of it.
This article was originally published on WBUR.org.
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday afternoon's drawing of the Indiana Lottery's "Quick Draw Midday" game were:
05-08-09-12-17-21-27-36-38-41-45-53-54-58-60-61-67-75-78-79, BE: 17
(five, eight, nine, twelve, seventeen, twenty-one, twenty-seven, thirty-six, thirty-eight, forty-one, forty-five, fifty-three, fifty-four, fifty-eight, sixty, sixty-one, sixty-seven, seventy-five, seventy-eight, seventy-nine; BE: seventeen) | https://www.sfgate.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Quick-Draw-Midday-game-17422449.php | 2022-09-06T19:19:43Z | https://www.sfgate.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Quick-Draw-Midday-game-17422449.php | false |
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2 teen girls plotted shooting at high school, made hit list, police say
KINGMAN, Ariz. (KVVU/Gray News) - Two teen girls plotted a shooting at an Arizona high school, even making a list of who they planned to kill, investigators said.
The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office said two Kingman High School students, a 14-year-old and a 15-year-old, had been planning the shooting. Deputies were alerted to the plot on Aug. 31.
KVVU reported detectives identified the two girls as the suspects Sept. 1, and they were immediately suspended from the school pending further investigation.
According to investigators, the two girls were experiencing relationship issues and said they had been bullied by other students “to which they had intended on fatally wounding.”
Police said there were 14 students on the list of people they intended to shoot.
“Although the manner was not specific, the intent was,” the sheriff’s office said in a news release.
Parents of the students on the list were immediately notified of the threat, officials said.
The two girls were arrested and face charges of making a terrorist threat and booked into Mohave County Juvenile Detention Facility. The sheriff’s department said they have a “zero tolerance stance” on threats that disrupt educational facilities, students and faculty.
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Westwood Financial, a leading retail real estate investment firm, announced today the relocation of its Los Angeles corporate headquarters from Brentwood to Westwood, California effective August 29, 2022. The company's offices were initially located in Westwood when the firm was started over 50 years ago. "We are thrilled to be relocating back to Westwood where it all began. This move marks the beginning of a new chapter for Westwood Financial," said Mark Bratt, CEO. "The modern workspace promotes innovation, collaboration, and appeals to both current and future employees which is important in today's competitive labor market and to our continued growth. The move will also reduce operating costs by approximately 50%, giving Westwood more working capital," added Bratt.
The nearly 8,000 SF space is located on the 11th floor of the Center West building at 10877 Wilshire Boulevard in Westwood, California. The 23-story high-rise is situated in the heart of Westwood Village, across the street from the Hammer Museum and adjacent to UCLA. Westwood Village features over 120 shops and restaurants, many within walking distance, making it an ideal location.
Westwood Financial owns / manages and operates over 124 high-quality shopping centers located in top U.S. metropolitan markets including Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas, Denver, Jacksonville, Los Angeles, Orlando, Phoenix, and Raleigh. The centers are primarily anchored by top-tier grocers as well as leading service and experiential-based operators. Established in 1970, Westwood Financial is headquartered in Los Angeles, with regional offices in Atlanta, Dallas, and Phoenix. More information is available at www.westfin.com.
Contact:
Volker Schramm
Director of Marketing
vschramm@westfin.com
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Luke and Rebecca Ludwig, a couple from Minnesota, were among the 10 people who died in Sunday’s floatplane crash off Whidbey Island.
“We have nothing to share at this time, other than we are coping with this tragedy with overwhelming support from family, friends, and a loving community,” family member Kyle Hosker wrote in a statement for the family.
Luke Ludwig served as director of engineering for HomeLight, a real estate technology company based in Arizona.
“Luke was a deeply devoted father, husband, outdoorsman, and coach for his kids’ sports teams, known for his remarkable kindness and generous spirit,” the company wrote in a statement. “We were privileged to know his warmth, intellect, and humor, and will miss him deeply.” | https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/minnesota-couple-among-victims-in-floatplane-crash-near-whidbey-island/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_seattle-news | 2022-09-06T19:25:36Z | https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/minnesota-couple-among-victims-in-floatplane-crash-near-whidbey-island/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_seattle-news | false |
Tennessee football cracks AP Top 25 for first time since 2020 before Pittsburgh game
Tennessee football is a Top 25 team again.
The Vols are ranked No. 24 in the AP Top 25, but they are one spot outside the USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll. Both polls were released Tuesday.
It marks UT's first appearance in either major poll since Oct. 17, 2020, when it was No. 17 in the coaches poll and No. 18 in AP Top 25.
The Vols (1-0) play Pittsburgh (1-0) on Saturday (3:30 p.m. ET, ABC) at Acrisure Stadium, home of the Steelers.
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Pitt jumped two spots to No. 14 in the coaches poll and remained at No. 17 in the AP Top 25. So this will be the first time a ranked UT team will play another ranked team since Oct. 10, 2020, when the No. 14 Vols lost to No. 3 Georgia.
UT made a little movement in both polls after beating Ball State 59-10 in its opener.
In the AP Top 25, the Vols climbed two spots from the preseason poll.
In the coaches poll, they moved up two spots but didn't crack the top 25. Cincinnati and Houston dropped out of the poll, but Florida (No. 19) and BYU (No. 25) took their place after beating Utah and South Florida, respectively.
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Wake Forest quarterback Sam Hartman has been medically cleared to play in the 23rd-ranked Demon Deacons’ trip to Vanderbilt this weekend after receiving treatment for a blood clot.
Tuesday’s statement included details on Hartman’s condition, treatment and recovery.
Hartman, now in his fifth year, was ranked as one of the nation’s top quarterbacks last season for a team that reached the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game.
“There will be time for me to tell my complete story,” Hartman said in a statement, “but right now I am just really excited to get back on the field with my teammates and compete each day to help our team get ready for Vanderbilt this Saturday in Nashville.”
In a statement, Julie A. Freischlag, the dean of the Wake Forest’s medical school and a vascular surgeon, said Hartman developed the clot in the subclavian vein, located near the collarbone. It’s known as Paget-Schroetter syndrome, or “effort thrombosis,” and Freischlag said doctors believe it was caused by a previous infection that eventually led to inflammation.
Hartman had a procedure Aug. 9 to remove the clot, as well as surgery to eliminate pressure in the vein and dilate it.
Freischlag said a follow-up ultrasound showed “the clot was gone, the blood flow was good and he felt great. Blood thinner therapies were discontinued once they became medically unnecessary and he is medically cleared to return to full competition.”
Hartman led last season’s Demon Deacons to 11 wins, tying a program record and claiming the ACC’s Atlantic Division title. He ranked among the nation’s most prolific passers in an offense that ranked near the top of the Bowl Subdivision ranks.
He missed last week's opener against VMI, with Mitch Griffis throwing for three touchdowns in his starting debut. Hartman watched from the sideline.
“Obviously I’d love to see Sam play,” second-year Vanderbilt coach Clark Lea said Tuesday before Wake Forest’s announcement. “I know I’m pulling for him as he’s battling through his injury.”
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AP Sports Writer Teresa M. Walker in Nashville, Tennessee, contributed to this report.
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PITTSBURGH, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I thought there should be a simple way to disengage a gate latch while standing on either side of the gate," said an inventor, from Las Vegas, Nev., "so I invented the GATE LATCH. My design would eliminate the need to wait for someone on the other side to open the gate."
The invention provides an improved latch design for a gate. In doing so, it enables the latch to be manipulated from the interior or exterior of the gate. As a result, it saves time and effort and it increases convenience. The invention features a durable design that is easy to install and use so it is ideal for households, businesses and other properties with gates. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the Las Vegas sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-LGT-202, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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UBC students get $71 million toward class expenses after student society vote By Michael Cinnola Global Radio Journalist SUNDRE, Alberta:\nA local public library recently joined about a $1.7-gil... SUNDERD... Postgame notes – North Carolina 1 – West Virginia Mascot Wizard. North Western University Men and Boy'a.\nWe want those same memories as our legacy,” Paints said. Ahead (in the) game 🥴 #EEReadThePaint https:\\ucentricsitefiles.dmsysnc1v54nunndq/1nj8t0fh4z6ipr1bgg0l Several recent releases are featured on this week's Jazz Northwest. Flugelhorn player Dmitri Matheny's excellent "Cascadia" opens the show, followed by Vancouver bassist John Lee's CD "The Artist" and a young sextet called Meridian Odyssey playing original music on the CD "Earthshine." This show also updates the live performance calendar and includes Eugenie Jones, Jacob Zimmerman and an unpublished Primo Kim recording arranged by the late Milt Kleeb and more. | https://www.knkx.org/podcast/jazz-northwest/2022-09-04/recent-releases-matheny-lee-odyssey-on-jazz-northwest | 2022-09-06T19:32:10Z | https://www.knkx.org/podcast/jazz-northwest/2022-09-04/recent-releases-matheny-lee-odyssey-on-jazz-northwest | true |
ARKADELPHIA, Ark. – Students and faculty leaders at Ouachita Baptist University are remembering a student-athlete as a “leader, a scholar-athlete, a friend and a man of faith.”
OBU senior Clark Yarbrough was a business administration/sport management major. Hickingbotham School of Business dean Bryan McKinney said that Yarbrough “made an immediate impact” on him.
“He was always present, always engaged. And he offered so much,” McKinney said. “He would often ask or answer questions, and he was so thoughtful in how he did this.”
School officials said that McKinney was so impressed with Yarbrough that he reached out to head Tiger football coach Todd Knight to learn more about him.
Yarbrough was starting defensive lineman for the Tiger football team and Knight said he had dreams to be an athletic director after graduating. Yarbrough earned a spot in the Tigers’ starting lineup in 2021. He has earned All-Great American Conference honorable mention accolades for his efforts on the field.
The Great American Conference also posthumously named Yarbrough as its co-defensive player of the week for week one of the 2022 season.
“Clark was that kind of young man, always thinking and preparing for what’s next,” Knight said. “He wanted to be an athletic director and was already making plans for internships and graduate school.”
Outside of the classroom and the football field, Yarbrough was also highly remembered around campus.
“Clark was an exemplary student – academically, athletically and spiritually. He held strongly to his Christian faith, and it was evident in the way he lived his life and led his fellow students.”
Dr. Rickey Rogers, vice president for student development at Ouachita
“Clark was someone you wanted on your team. He always had a great disposition that illuminated the room and was a pleasure to be around each day. Clark loved the Lord, his family and his friends in a big way.”
Quantel Williams, director of residence life at Ouachita
Yarbrough was also a third-year resident assistant who “served each resident respectfully and helped many students who needed a voice or a helping hand,” Williams said. “Clark lived life to the fullest and will be missed tremendously across campus.”
School officials said that Yarbrough collapsing Sunday morning. Officials said university staff provided medical assistance, but he later died at a local hospital.
A gathering was held Monday at 8:30 p.m. in Berry Chapel to provide a time for prayer and support. University officials also said that there will be counseling services and campus ministries available to the Ouachita community. | https://www.kark.com/news/local-news/faith-academics-football-ouachita-baptist-university-remembers-student-athlete/ | 2022-09-06T19:35:16Z | https://www.kark.com/news/local-news/faith-academics-football-ouachita-baptist-university-remembers-student-athlete/ | false |
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DALLAS (KDAF) — We hope everyone had a safe and relaxing Labor Day Weekend across North Texas and beyond! Tuesday will see some rain chances around the region; scattered storms are possible with some becoming strong to somewhat severe.
The rain is set to make its way into the region during the afternoon and early evening hours.
“Additional showers and storms will be possible this afternoon mainly across Central and East Texas. A few strong to marginally severe storms cannot be ruled out, with hail and strong downburst winds possible. Afternoon highs will top out in the 90s throughout the region,” the weather center said.
As Wednesday rolls around it’ll prove to be a partly/mostly sunny and humid day with some isolated-scattered showers and storms around East and Central Texas. A few strong storms with some very gusty winds and frequent lightning is possible.
NWS Fort Worth said, “One last day of lingering rain and thunderstorm chances across the East, with best chances from East Texas into the Lower Brazos Valley. A few could be strong with gusty downburst winds and locally heavy rainfall. Dry elsewhere. Northeast winds 5 to 15 mph and occasionally gusty across North Texas and western Central Texas. Highs will reach to between 90 and 95 degrees, with higher humidity across the southeast half of the region. Rain chances continues through midweek with scattered showers and thunderstorms possible both Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon generally east of I-35. Severe storms are not expected. However, a strong storm or two with gusty winds and localized flooding will be possible.”
The North Texas region will, for the most part, be rain-free Thursday through Saturday. “By later this week, North and Central Texas will get a break from the rain chances as northerly flow aloft brings slightly drier air into the region. High in the upper 80s to mid 90s are expected, with morning lows in the upper 60s to low 70s,” NWS Fort Worth said.
Here’s a quick look at next weekend’s weather, “Next weekend is expect to be dry with humid conditions continuing into Saturday. Highs remain in the lower to middle 90s, before a cold front ushers in drier air and slightly cooler air for more pleasant outdoor weather. Sunday’s highs will be from the mid 80s to lower 90s with breezy northeast winds 10 to 20 mph behind the cold front.” | https://cw33.com/news/local/scattered-storms-possible-tuesday-low-rain-chances-wednesday-in-north-texas/ | 2022-09-06T19:36:31Z | https://cw33.com/news/local/scattered-storms-possible-tuesday-low-rain-chances-wednesday-in-north-texas/ | true |
Deadline Looms for federal program that could forgive certain student loans
Forgiveness applies to those who have worked 10 years or more in the public or non-profit sector
InvestigateTV - The Biden Administration temporarily expanded the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program during the pandemic but the deadline to apply is fast approaching.
The PSLF, which was enacted by Congress in 2007, provides student loan forgiveness to borrowers who commit to working in public service careers in nonprofit or government jobs for 10 years or longer.
The program had several requirements and did not approve many borrowers. It was plagued with problems over the years, because of complex rules and poor oversight.
Now for a limited time, borrowers may receive credit for past periods of repayment that otherwise would not qualify for PSLF. The deadline to fill out the waiver is set to expire on Oct. 31,2022.
Cherry Dale, a financial coach with the Virginia Credit Union, said it’s worth it to fill out the waiver if you were denied in the past or think you may qualify now.
“In the past the PSLF loans would not qualify for student loan forgiveness. Any payments toward those loans would not qualify,” Dale said. “Through the new program now, if you had old loans and you were paying those, those qualify.”
According to the Department of Education this temporary expansion of the student loan forgiveness program for people working in public service jobs has already resulted in more than $8 billion in student loan cancellations for thousands of borrowers.
StudentAid.gov has all the information you need to see if you qualify for PSLF and instructions on how to apply.
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...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT WEDNESDAY
NIGHT...
* WHAT...Temperatures up to 104.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Idaho and
northeast and southeast Oregon.
* WHEN...Until midnight MDT Wednesday night.
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Attorney General Lawrence Wasden announced Sept. 6 a $438.5 million agreement in principle between JUUL Labs and 34 states and territories resolving a two-year bipartisan investigation into the e-cigarette manufacturer’s marketing and sales practices. In addition to the financial terms, the settlement would require JUUL to comply with a series of strict injunctive terms severely limiting their marketing and sales practices.
As part of the agreement, Idaho will receive $8.3 million.
JUUL was, until recently, the dominant player in the vaping market. The multistate investigation revealed that JUUL rose to this position by willfully engaging in an advertising campaign that appealed to youth, even though its e-cigarettes are both illegal for them to purchase and are unhealthy for youth to use. The investigation found that JUUL relentlessly marketed to underage users with launch parties, advertisements using young and trendy-looking models, social media posts and free samples. It marketed and sold its product in flavors known to be attractive to underage users. JUUL also manipulated the chemical composition of its product to make the vapor less harsh on the throats of the young and inexperienced users. To preserve its young customer base, JUUL relied on age verification techniques that it knew were ineffective.
The investigation further revealed that JUUL’s original packaging was misleading in that it did not clearly disclose that it contained nicotine and implied that it contained a lower concentration of nicotine than it actually did. Consumers were also misled to believe that consuming one JUUL pod was the equivalent of smoking one pack of combustible cigarettes. The company also misrepresented that its product was a smoking cessation device without FDA approval to make such claims.
The states are in the process of finalizing and executing the settlement documents, a process that takes approximately 3-4 weeks. The $438.5 million would be paid out over a period of six to ten years, with the amounts paid increasing the longer the company takes to make the payments. If JUUL chooses to extend the payment period up to ten years, the final settlement would reach $476.6 million. Both the financial and injunctive terms exceed any prior agreement JUUL has reached with states to date.
As part of the settlement, JUUL has agreed to refrain from:
Youth marketing
Funding education programs
Depicting persons under age 35 in any marketing
Use of cartoons
Paid product placement
Sale of brand name merchandise
Sale of flavors not approved by FDA
Allowing access to websites without age verification on landing page
Representations about nicotine not approved by FDA
Misleading representations about nicotine content
Sponsorships/naming rights
Advertising in outlets unless 85 percent audience is adult
Advertising on billboards
Public transportation advertising
Social media advertising (other than testimonials by individuals over the age of 35, with no health claims)
Use of paid influencers
Direct-to-consumer ads unless age-verified, and Free samples.
The agreement also includes sales and distribution restrictions, including where the product may be displayed/accessed in stores, online sales limits, retail sales limits, age verification on all sales, and a retail compliance check protocol. | https://www.idahopress.com/idaho-to-get-8-3m-from-juul-settlement/article_da31920a-2e08-11ed-93f4-fb30f4804543.html | 2022-09-06T19:43:00Z | https://www.idahopress.com/idaho-to-get-8-3m-from-juul-settlement/article_da31920a-2e08-11ed-93f4-fb30f4804543.html | true |
NEW YORK (AP) — POLL ALERT: Georgia moves up to No. 2 in AP Top 25, passing No. 3 Ohio State; Florida enters ranking at No. 12.
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Making friends past the age of 22 can be difficult.
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Flameless candles, also commonly referred to as battery-operated candles, are a great alternative to traditional wick candles. Rather than lighting the wick with a match or lighter, you simply flick a switch or push a button. Not only can kids “light” them, but you don’t have to worry about any fire risk from one getting knocked over or forgotten about.
Flameless candles are also incredibly convenient. You can take them camping or use them on your windowsills or out on your deck. The flickering light of the LED flame makes the candles look realistic without any fear of hot wax dripping.
If you haven’t seen a battery-operated candle in several years, you might be surprised at how much more realistic they’ve become. Some flameless candles are made out of natural wax with light produced from battery-powered LED bulbs.
Right now, you can find a set of three battery-operated candles on Amazon on sale for $20.97, marked down 31% from $29.99.
The set of three Comenzar Flickering Candles comes highly recommended with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars. Several users enjoyed operating the candles with remote control and liked the shut-off timer. Constructed from real wax made to emulate birch bark, the candles come in three sizes (4-inch, 5-inch and 6-inch, all 3.25-inch in diameter) and can be operated using a remote control with a timer. Power the candles on for as long as you’d like.
Each bulb can provide 50,000 hours of light over its lifetime. The expected life of the three AAA batteries should provide 150 hours of high-strength continuous glow at a time.
These flameless candles would work well for holidays, home decor, birthdays and table decorations. If you use them outside, you won’t need to worry about the wind extinguishing the flame.
Reviewer Debra G. said they look real.
“Love these candles!” she wrote. “No worries about kids and pets knocking over. Flickers like a real candle.” She said she’s already purchased this set as gifts for friends.
Marsha N. was equally excited about this candle set.
“They look so real,” she wrote. “My sister-in-law got a set and I immediately ordered a set.”
Linda F. forgot they weren’t truly “lit.”
“They are so real that when I reach for something I go higher thinking I will get burned,” she said. “No soot and very soothing. I bought a second set already.”
One thing to be cautious of is not leaving these candles out in the sun. One woman left them on her screened porch and they melted from the heat.
Do you see this candle set bringing a warm and inviting atmosphere to your home?
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Mass stabbing suspect Myles Sanders, one of two people accused of fatally stabbing 10 Canadians, was spotted in an Indigenous reserve in Saskatchewan.
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police urged residents of the James Smith Cree Nation to remain inside following the spotting. Residents were also told not to approach if they see Sanders.
Sanders’ brother Damien Sanders was found dead on Monday, the CBC reported. Damien Sanders, the other suspect in the mass stabbing incident, died from a wound that did not appear to be self-inflicted, officials said.
In addition to the 10 fatal stabbings, 18 people were wounded on Sunday. Officials said stabbings occurred in 13 different locations. As of Monday, 13 remained hospitalized, the CBC reported.
The first stabbings were reported by James Smith Cree Nation officials early Sunday morning. The area has a population of nearly 2,400. | https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/national/canadian-mass-stabbing-suspect-spotted-nearby-residents-to-stay-inside | 2022-09-06T19:50:18Z | https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/national/canadian-mass-stabbing-suspect-spotted-nearby-residents-to-stay-inside | false |
After a week of little to no water pressure, Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said Jackson residents should have normal water pressure.
Heavy rain caused the city’s aging water system to crumble. The result was people did not have water for cooking, drinking, taking showers and other purposes.
Despite the announcement from the governor, the city is still under a boil advisory. The city said residents should boil water for cooking and brushing their teeth. Officials said Monday that two more water samples are needed before lifting the boil advisory.
Even with water pressure returning to normal, Reeves said future issues are to be expected.
“We know that it is always possible that there will be more severe challenges. This system broke over several years, and it would be inaccurate to claim it is totally solved over a week,” Reeves said. “We know how to respond, and we can do so effectively. We have the personnel in place today to prevent as many issues as possible, while understanding that a week of repairs does not eliminate every risk. There may be more bad days in the future.”
A handful of water distribution sites remained open on Tuesday.
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With fresh paint on the walls, new equipment, and wiring, this hospital in western Tennessee is ready to provide care again.
“In our first phase, what we’re doing is opening the emergency department, the first 9 medical surgical bed," said Kyle Kopec, the chief compliance officer and vice president for government affairs for Braden Health. "And then, pharmacy and imaging."
Over the past couple of years, Kopec and the rest of the team at Braden Health have worked to reopen this once-abandoned hospital.
It involved removing mold, bringing things up to code, and a number of other tasks.
“The roof was damaged. There were roof leaks everywhere throughout the building,” Terry Stewart, the facilities manager and project construction coordinator for Braden Health over Tennessee Projects, said.
The building sat empty for nearly eight years. Braden Health purchased it back in October 2020.
“We spent about $10 million or so to rebuild it,” Kopec said.
Despite all the construction and work, there’s still more to do.
“This used to be the surgical wing. It was last used in the '70s with the exception, I think, since then they filmed a few horror movies in here,” he said. “It really looks a lot like most rural hospitals we find that are closed and abandoned.”
Research out of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research shows 139 rural hospitals have closed since 2010.
Another study from the Chartis Center for Rural Health analyzed 1,844 rural hospitals and found that 453, or about 1 in 4, are vulnerable to closure based on performance levels.
“There's a need. It's unmet. And we know how to help,” Kopec said.
Michael Banks, who is now the Haywood County Community Hospital’s CEO, watched as the former hospital here shut down in 2014.
“Financially, it hit us,” he said. ”We also saw a decline in the overall health of the community as well.”
Not having certain health services nearby also impacted taxpayers, he explained.
“Our ambulance service is a county-owned ambulance service. We ended up having to put two new crews and a new ambulance on because they couldn't bring patients here. They had to take them to Jackson, which is a 30-mile drive,” Banks said. “That ended up costing the taxpayers about $800,000 a year.”
“I've lived here all my life,” William Rawls, the mayor of the City of Brownsville, said. “We just thought, this is done. We won't have rural health care, acute health care in our community ever again.”
“Having this hospital back is life-changing,” Rawls said.
It’s a narrative seen all too often in rural communities that lose access to nearby healthcare.
“Your lower economic rural areas have really been affected disproportionately,” Banks said.
This is one of a handful of hospitals Braden Health has bought and rebuilt. They started this process in 2020 and take profits from their other hospitals to buy and rebuild more.
“Right now, you see a little bit of a trend and it’s sort of a mixed bag,” Kopec said, addressing a question about whether or not he’s seeing companies gear in this direction of buying up closed hospitals. “It’s a process. We’re here to help. And as we open the facility, we’re hopeful to win community support back, but it will take time.”
The team hopes this space will be somewhere the community can trust with some of the same staples, like hand print tiles at the front of the hospital, the locals have come to recognize.
“We know there's hundreds of hospitals and thousands of communities that are in need,” Kopec said. “We’re going to look at the hospitals that are closing and see where we can help.”
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NEW YORK (AP) — Rents are starting to come down after spiking to record levels this past summer, but experts are uncertain if the slowdown will continue.
Christopher Mayer, professor of real estate at Columbia Business School, said people looking for an apartment now might have a better experience than they did in May or June.
"We're not seeing rents go up as quickly, the rental market is softening a little bit," he said.
The national median asking rent was up 14% in July over July the previous year, the smallest annual increase since November 2021, according to a new report from Redfin. While that percentage is still high, it has decreased from 15% in June and 16% in May.
Experts say the market could slow further toward the end of the year, but there's still a lot of uncertainty.
"I would not be surprised if we get to 2023 before things really get back to normal," said Brian Carberry, senior managing editor of Rent.com, an apartment search website owned by Redfin.
Much depends on where you live. Cities in Florida such as Boca Raton and West Palm Beach have seen rents decrease -0.1% and -0.5% respectively compared to last month. But according to Apartment List, rents in California coastal cities such as San Diego have continued to increase over the past year.
In Rochester, New York, rent was up 15.3% in August over the same month the previous year, according to data from Apartment List. An average two-bedroom apartment in the Rochester area was $1,318 in August, compared with $1,116 a year ago.
Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan said high rents are a concern because they can account for a big chunk of a household's take-home pay.
"Gas prices are coming back down, but rents are going up 10, 12, 15%. And rent can end up taking 40% of these households' income," Moynihan said in a recent Associated Press interview.
While things are looking a bit better for renters than a few months ago, it's still a landlords' market, Mayer said.
If your lease is up, staying put and negotiating with your landlord might be a better option than trying to move, at least until the rental market slows down further, said Paula Munger, assistant vice president for industry research and analysis at the National Apartment Association.
"When you renew your lease, you're definitely not paying the same as someone new moving in," Munger said. "If you can, stay in your apartment."
A major reason for rent spikes has been increasing demand from people priced out of a booming housing market. That market is starting to slow, which could mean more people can afford to buy and won't need to rent, but with interest rates rising, some may not want to take on mortgages.
"With inflation now all throughout the market, there's not enough supply so the prices are going up," Munger said. "That's the downside for people, just not having enough options and choices for what they would like in a housing unit."
That was the experience of Erika Tascon, a 22-year-old Los Angeles resident who was living with roommates but wanted to find an apartment with her boyfriend.
After visiting more than 10 units, the couple picked a 500-square-foot one-bedroom apartment in Beverly Hills where they pay $2,750 per month. The median rent for a one-bedroom in the area is $2,773, up 14% from last year, according to data from Zumper.
"I think landlords are taking advantage of tenants right now," said Tascon, who is paying $200 more per month than for her previous apartment.
In Britni Eseller's case, the high demand meant that she had to rush to fill out her application to beat the other 10 people who toured the apartment she wanted.
"Because everyone is in scarcity mode, you're willing to find a place that might be somewhat affordable and you're unfortunately okay with overlooking chipped floors or a broken appliance," said Eseller, who lives in North Park, a neighborhood of San Diego.
Developers have ramped up construction of apartment buildings this year, which could eventually help to ease the crunch. But it's likely to take a while before that's reflected in the market.
Meanwhile, high rents are disproportionately hurting low-income residents across the country, said Ben Martin, research director of Texas Housers, a non-profit organization that works on housing justice.
In May, rental prices in Dallas and Fort Worth were up 21.6% from last year, according to Redfin data. In Austin they were up 48.4%. One major reason is that high-income people from coastal areas like California and New York moved to Texas during the coronavirus pandemic, when they realized they could work remotely and live more cheaply. In December of last year, for example, Tesla moved its headquarters from Silicon Valley to Austin.
"People who make the lowest incomes are paying more of their total pie of money," Martin said. "Which means that they don't have money for anything else: school supplies, groceries, gas, clothing, all of the essential stuff that you need to live."
In addition to cutting basic expenses, renters are also cramming more people into apartments, Martin said.
Increasingly, people can't afford their homes at all and are now facing eviction. Governments have ended eviction moratoriums and rental assistance programs that allowed people to stay in their homes during the pandemic.
The Eviction Lab, a research organization at Princeton University, is seeing record numbers of evictions that have surpassed pre-pandemic levels.
In Houston, where the eviction moratorium ended in July 2021, there were 7,242 eviction filings in July of this year, 51% above average, according to The Eviction Lab. Other cities such as Los Angeles have extended eviction moratoriums until the end of this year.
Tenants who can't afford rent increases but also can't afford to move are often forced to choose between paying rent and covering basic necessities. An eviction stays on a renter's record, making it harder to find housing in the future.
"The threat of eviction is the looming problem," said Nick Graetz, a postdoctoral research associate at The Eviction Lab. "Part of the reason renters sacrifice so many other things to try to pay unreasonable high rents every month is because of the constant threat of being evicted from their home."
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RADFORD, Va. – Home-grown couple, Craig and Kari Hodge, were thinking of other ways to make money during the pandemic. They didn’t have to go far, though.
Kari recalls, “Craig told me for many years that I needed to start selling these amazing sugar cookies.”
She caved, but didn’t realize what her husband was about to do next.
“He went and bought enough to make 75 dozen cookies. I was so mad at him. I was like there is no way.”
They did sell all 75 dozen, so Hodge Podge Cookies - just like a cup of flour - rose quickly.
Craig, proud of his wife and the work they’ve done together, says, “You can taste the layer of the cookie, like you can get a hint of this, or a hint of that. It’s more accentuated. It’s more profound.”
That goes for one of their vegan options - the Coconut Cranberry. All ingredients are added and mixed together with no shortcuts. Then, it’s in and out of the oven in less than ten minutes.
The chewy, warm center makes you want to curl up in a blanket and do nothing the rest of the day.
The same goes for the Triple Chocolate - a favorite of both kids and adults.
As for how they come up with such creative cookies, Kari says it goes back to the desserts they like at home.
“I was thinking, ‘What’s my favorite dessert?’ Banana pudding is my favorite. I thought, why not try to make that into a cookie?”
It’s a creative environment for creative minds - never satisfied with just the way the cookie crumbles - but for something more.
Craig says the team’s goal is “Having an environment that allows people to activate their greatness. “Dreaming is one thing that people need to get back to. Never lose sight of your dreams.”
Speaking of dreams, the couple is giving back with a new Orange Creamsicle cookie. For every dozen sold, five dollars will go to Friends of Karen - an organization dedicated to helping those with childhood cancer (a cause near and dear to the Hodge family).
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HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Electronic cigarette maker Juul Labs has agreed to pay nearly $440 million to settle a two-year investigation by 33 states into the marketing of its high-nicotine vaping products, which have long been blamed for sparking a national surge in teen vaping.
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong announced the deal Tuesday on behalf of the states plus Puerto Rico, which joined together in 2020 to probe Juul’s early promotions and claims about the benefits of its technology as a smoking alternative.
The settlement, which includes numerous restrictions on how Juul can market its products, resolves one of the biggest legal threats facing the beleaguered company, which still faces nine separate lawsuits from other states. Additionally, Juul faces hundreds of personal lawsuits brought on behalf of teenagers and others who say they became addicted to the company’s vaping products.
The states’ investigation found that Juul marketed its e-cigarettes to underage teens with launch parties, product giveaways and ads and social media posts using youthful models, according to a statement.
“We think that this will go a long way in stemming the flow of youth vaping,” Tong said at a news conference at his Hartford office.
“I’m under no illusions and cannot claim that it will stop youth vaping,” he said. “It continues to be an epidemic. It continues to be a huge problem. But we have essentially taken a big chunk out of what was once a market leader, and by their conduct, a major offender.”
The $438.5 million will be paid out over a period of six to 10 years. Tong said Connecticut’s payment of at least $16 million will go toward vaping prevention and education efforts. Juul previously settled lawsuits in Arizona, Louisiana, North Carolina and Washington.
The settlement total amounts to about 25% of Juul’s U.S. sales of $1.9 billion last year. Tong said it was an “agreement in principle,” meaning the states will be finalizing the settlement documents over the next several weeks.
Most of the limits imposed by Tuesday’s settlement won’t immediately affect Juul, which halted use of parties, giveaways and other promotions after coming under scrutiny several years ago.
Teen use of e-cigarettes skyrocketed in the years following Juul’s 2015 launch, leading the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to declare an “epidemic” of underage vaping among young people. Health experts said the unprecedented increase risked hooking a generation of young people on nicotine.
But since 2019 Juul has mostly been in retreat, dropping all U.S. advertising and pulling its fruit and candy flavors from store shelves.
The biggest blow came earlier this summer when the FDA moved to ban all Juul e-cigarettes from the market. Juul challenged that ruling in court, and the FDA has since reopened its scientific review into the company’s technology.
The FDA review is part of a sweeping effort by regulators to bring scrutiny to the multibillion-dollar vaping industry after years of delays. The agency has authorized a handful of e-cigarettes from Juul’s competitors for adult smokers looking for a less harmful alternative to cigarettes.
While Juul’s early marketing focused on young, urban professionals, the company has since shifted to pitching its product as an alternative nicotine source for older smokers.
“We remain focused on our future as we fulfill our mission to transition adult smokers away from cigarettes — the number one cause of preventable death — while combating underage use,” the company said in a statement.
Juul has agreed to refrain from a host of marketing practices as part of the settlement. They include not using cartoons, paying social media influencers, depicting people under 35, advertising on billboards and public transportation and placing ads in any outlets unless 85% of their audience are adults.
The deal also includes restrictions on where Juul products may be placed in stores, age verification on all sales and limits to online and retail sales.
“These are some of the toughest mandates at any point on any industry,” Tong said, “which is incredibly important because at the end of the day this is about protecting our kids and protecting all of us from a very significant public health risk.”
Juul initially sold its high-nicotine pods in flavors like mango, mint and creme. The products became a scourge in U.S. high schools, with students vaping in bathrooms and hallways between classes.
But recent federal survey data shows that teens have been shifting away from the company. Most teens now prefer disposable e-cigarettes, some of which continue to be sold in sweet, fruity flavors.
Overall, the survey showed a drop of nearly 40% in the teen vaping rate as many kids were forced to learn from home during the pandemic. Still, federal officials cautioned about interpreting the results given they were collected online for the first time, instead of in classrooms.
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Juul Labs Inc. reached an agreement in principle to pay $438.5 million to 33 states to resolve a two-year bipartisan probe into the e-cigarette manufacturer’s marketing and sales practices, particularly claims that it marketed addictive nicotine products to children.
The accord, which also includes Puerto Rico, would force Juul to comply with a series of “strict injunctive terms severely limiting their marketing and sales practices,” Connecticut Attorney General William Tong, who led the negotiations with Texas and Oregon, said Tuesday in a statement.
Under the deal, Juul will refrain from all youth marketing, paid product placement, advertising on public transportation, funding education programs, depicting anyone under 35 years old in advertisement or using cartoons in ads, among other marketing activities, according to the statement. Juul also agreed not to advertise on billboards or use paid influencers to promote products.
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“Juul’s cynically calculated advertising campaigns created a new generation of nicotine addicts,” Tong said in the statement. “They relentlessly marketed vaping products to underage youth, manipulated their chemical composition to be palatable to inexperienced users, employed an inadequate age verification process, and misled consumers about the nicotine content and addictiveness of its products.”
Juul said in a statement that the settlement is a “significant part of our ongoing commitment to resolve issues from the past,” adding that the terms of the deal are already in alignment with its current business practices.
“We remain focused on the future as we work to fulfill our mission to transition adult smokers away from cigarettes — the number one cause of preventable death — while combating underage use,” the company said.
The agreement follows some earlier deals with individual states. Juul in April reached a $22.5 million settlement with Washington state over claims that it unlawfully targeted underage consumers. North Carolina struck a $40 million accord with Juul in 2021 over how the company markets products to underage users. Seperate lawsuits by New York and California are still pending.
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The FDA in June banned Juul products on US shelves, citing a lack of evidence demonstrating their overall safety. The regulator also noted Juul’s “disproportionate role in the rise in youth vaping.”
Juul won a court order temporarily blocking that decision, and the agency separately stayed its ban, allowing the company to continue selling products for now. A ban would wipe out a substantial portion of Juul’s revenue, and the company has been considering options including new financing and a potential bankruptcy filing if that happens.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said in a statement that his state will receive nearly $43 million under the deal.
“My commitment to protecting consumers from deceptive business practices is unwavering, and any company that misleads Texans, especially our youth, will be held accountable for their actions,” Paxton said.
The multistate investigation revealed that Juul became the dominant player in the vaping market by deploying an advertising campaign that appealed to youth, according to the statement.
“The investigation found that Juul relentlessly marketed to underage users with launch parties, advertisements using young and trendy-looking models, social media posts and free samples even though its e-cigarettes,” according to the statement.
Juul still faces more than 2,500 personal injury lawsuits and hundreds more cases brought by local governments and school districts seeking to hold the company responsible for underage vaping. Experts estimate that Juul could potentially face hundreds of millions of dollars in damages from those claims.
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The first trial among these cases, which involves claims by the San Francisco Unified School District, is set for November. | https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/09/06/business/juul-reaches-439-million-settlement-over-marketing-children/ | 2022-09-06T19:58:36Z | https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/09/06/business/juul-reaches-439-million-settlement-over-marketing-children/ | false |
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recommending updated COVID boosters, for people ages 12 and older.
These newly authorized shots are reformulated versions of the Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines and they're available at pharmacies, clinics and doctors' offices around the country.
The boosters target both the original strain of the coronavirus and the two omicron subvariants which are causing most of the current infections. Vaccine makers have scrambled to rejigger the vaccines as they've become less effective against new variants.
"This virus has been mutating so quickly over the past two years," says Judith Guzman-Cottrill, an infectious disease specialist at Oregon Health & Science University. "I feel like we've been playing catch up and finally we have caught up," Guzman-Cottrill says.
Pfizer's updated booster is available for anyone 12 and older. The Moderna booster is available for anyone 18 and older.
"If you are eligible, there is no bad time to get your COVID-19 booster,'' CDC Director Rochelle Walensky told NPR. "I strongly encourage you to receive it," she says.
But after talking to several infectious disease experts, we found there's a whole range of opinions on who needs to boost and when. So, if you are navigating this decision, here are some things to consider:
Who needs a booster as soon as possible?
"I would recommend this booster shot for those who are immunocompromised or those who are 60 years [old] and above," says Monica Gandhi, an infectious disease expert at the University of California, San Francisco. Gandhi says people in these groups are at highest risk.
According to CDC guidance, people are eligible if it's been at least two months since they received their last COVID shot, either a booster or an initial vaccine, but some vaccine experts say it would be better to wait at least four months.
"I will get it," says Physician Bob Wachter, who's in his mid-60s and in good health. "I'm about eight months out from shot number four. And so my immunity has waned significantly," Wachter says. He plans to get an updated booster as soon as it's available as a hedge against serious infection, given COVID is still circulating widely with about 400 deaths per day.
"There's no question that getting a booster increases the likelihood that you'll have a benign case," if you do get infected, he says.
Wachter also agrees with the CDC recommendation that younger adults get the booster. Boosting can protect against the risk of long COVID and helps protect the community at large by reducing transmission, if there's another surge, he says.
"There are good reasons to get it, even for people that have a low chance of a super severe infection," Wachter says.
When does it make sense to wait?
If you've had a recent COVID infection, it makes sense to wait.
Guzman-Cottrill and her children had mild infections in August, so she says she'll wait until November to get boosted.
"Our natural antibody response will protect us against COVID for another few months. So I do think it makes sense to wait and get the updated booster about three months after our positive COVID test," she says.
This is in line with the recommendation from CDC vaccine advisers — people who recently had COVID-19 may consider delaying a booster shot by three months. That's what the country's top infectious disease expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci says he plans to do. Fauci tested positive in mid-June and says he'll wait three months before he gets his updated booster.
Guzman-Cottrill says both her teenagers will also get the new booster "to protect us from COVID this winter so we can avoid sick days from work and from school," she says.
Can I time my shot for maximum protection at the holidays?
It won't be a surprise if there's another COVID surge this coming winter. Since the protection from boosters may only last several months, some people say they plan to wait to get the new booster in order to have maximum protection when the risk of infection is higher. "You can make a rational argument to wait until case rates are higher," says Wachter.
If you're trying to time it for the period of highest risk, he says, there are likely to be a ton more cases in December and January than there are in September and October.
However, Wachter says, this strategy is a bit like trying to time the stock market. It's hard to predict exactly when the surge will happen, so there's a risk in waiting.
"You are basically accepting a period of vulnerability that you don't need to have," he says. "And as I weigh all that, my thinking is I'd rather not do that."
Another argument against waiting is that the protection from a booster shot is not instantaneous. "It does take a few weeks for our immune systems to be primed," says Dr. Aniruddha Hazra, an infectious disease specialist at the University of Chicago. He says it could be risky to wait until a surge is already underway.
Hazra points out the vaccines can activate our immune systems in a few ways. Immune cells, known as B cells, help produce antibodies that fight off the virus in the short-term. Research shows COVID vaccines boost antibodies for several months, but then they begin to fade. After that, B cells and another type of immune cell, known as T cells, which can destroy infected cells, stick around to build a deeper immunity.
He says this deeper immunity was triggered and primed from the initial vaccines, so everyone who's been vaccinated should have some protection against COVID But given the omicron subvariants circulating now are so different. "This [new] booster will definitely provide you with higher levels of antibodies, which are short term and short lived. It may also provide more deep-seated immunity," he says.
Will the new booster shots prevent COVID infections completely?
No. There's lots of enthusiasm for the updated boosters, but they are not a magic bullet
As SARS-CoV-2 has evolved, it's become more transmissible, which is why delta and omicron led to such large surges, despite widespread vaccination in the U.S.
"The goal of this vaccine is to prevent severe illness," says Paul Offit, director of the Vaccine Education Center at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. He argues that many people who've already received three doses of vaccine remain well protected, so he doesn't see a clear benefit to giving the new boosters to everyone 12 and up.
According to CDC data, people who have had one or two boosters have a 0.024% chance of being hospitalized with COVID-19. For people under 50, it's even lower — 0.014%
Offit agrees that certain groups should receive the new booster including elderly adults, people who are immunocompromised and those with chronic conditions that put them at higher risk of serious illness. But he questions the value of another booster for healthy, younger people.
Offit says he had a mild infection in May that lasted a few days. He's decided against getting the new booster. "I think I'm protected against serious disease."
The new boosters offer a few months' protection against infection, he says, but there's no clear evidence of benefit beyond that.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) — Her stolen truck was found, but when a Memphis woman got it back, she got more than she bargained for.
“I said, Roger — my husband is Roger — I said Roger, I don’t want to keep this stuff,” Christy Pennington said. “It’s just scary to me.”
He found several bags. One was a bunch of junk. Glasses, stuff like that. Then another bag was full of panties, so we chucked that not thinking anything, you know.
Christy Pennington
It all started June 29 in a parking lot off Front Street, where Pennington’s husband parked his 2005 red Chevy Silverado truck.
“My husband went outside to go to work, and it was gone,” she said.
About an hour later, police pulled up. They asked questions, combed for evidence, and put together a report.
“We thought it was gone,” Pennington said.
But weeks later, officers spotted the truck on Mt. Moriah Road. They say the driver, 53-year-old Stacey Hardwick, rammed a Chevy Cruze on Aug. 3 and threatened a man and woman inside the vehicle, threatening to “blow their brains out.”
When police tried to pull him over, he lead them on a chase into Mississippi, ditching Pennington’s truck before he was put into handcuffs. Hardwick was wanted on 15 warrants including kidnapping, aggravated assault, convicted felon in possession of a handgun and possession of methamphetamine with intent to manufacture, deliver or sell.
“When they called and told us, we were like, wow that’s something,” Pennington said.
On August 11, Pennington was able to get the truck from the impound lot. She showed Nexstar’s WREG these pictures of what it looked like.
“RAM” had been slapped on the back of it. The bed was full of tires and dirty tools. The inside was worse. None of it belonged to her.
Pennington said right away, her husband started sifting through it.
“He found several bags. One was a bunch of junk. Glasses, stuff like that. Then another bag was full of panties, so we chucked that not thinking anything, you know. Then he grabbed this bag,” she said.
A red backpack contained two laptops, old credit cards, and IDs belonging to a man and two women.
“I Googled these two girls’ names, and I can’t find anything on either one of them,” she said.
The name of the man whose Social Security card was in the truck, Doubse Edwards — matched that of a guy who was arrested in January during a sting operation.
“I look up his name and that’s when I discovered he was one of the nine that was arrested in January for human trafficking,” Pennington said. It’s not yet clear why Hardwick allegedly had the items in the truck.
Investigators say Edwards had meth and crack on him when he agreed to have sex with an undercover agent posing as a 16-year-old prostitute.
Pennington thought police would want to know about the items she found, so she called the police officer who did the report.
He told her, “Our investigation is done. We don’t need anything. You can do what you want, basically is what he said,” Pennington explained.
She also called the district attorney’s office but says the woman who answered the phone wasn’t interested either.
“I said, ‘OK.’ That’s weird to me. Then I talked to you all,” she said. “It’s probably nothing. But I don’t want that to be my daughter and didn’t do something in case there was something.”
Nexstar’s WREG reached out to the Memphis Police Dept. (MPD), the district attorney’s office and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. MPD said they would handle the matter.
Officers asked Pennington to bring the items to the North Main precinct. She handed over the backpack and was told the items would be delivered to sex crime investigators. They would look at it to see if any of it could be possible evidence.
Pennington said she’s also continuing to go through the mess and wishes she hadn’t thrown things away before realizing not everything in the truck is trash.
MPD did say their officers sorted through the items in the truck and took inventory. They say they found meth and tagged saws and tools they believed to be stolen.
They also said they won’t clear out a vehicle when it’s returned in case any items belong to the owner. They ask that people call the detective back if they find anything suspicious.
But that’s what Pennington tried to do. WREG didn’t know why officers didn’t want these items at first.
“I didn’t want to get rid of it until someone looks at it and says no, nothing there,” Pennington said.
She now feels better police are taking a second look.
“Let them do with it what they want. I don’t want to be responsible for any of it,” she said. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/national/tennessee-woman-gets-stolen-truck-back-is-shocked-to-find-whats-inside/ | 2022-09-06T20:02:25Z | https://www.wjhl.com/news/national/tennessee-woman-gets-stolen-truck-back-is-shocked-to-find-whats-inside/ | false |
A Magical 'Blue Lagoon' Is Coming To Canada & Here's What It'll Look Like (PHOTOS)
It'll be the largest of its kind in the world!
If you've always wanted to visit the iconic hot springs of Iceland, this one's for you! A huge geothermal lagoon inspired by the Nordic pools is coming to Canada, and new photos have been released showing just how magical it'll be.
GeoLAGON is a plan for three projects in Petite-Rivière-Saint-François, a small town on the Saint Lawrence River in Quebec, that will rely on renewable energy. The project is by developer Louis Massicotte, the former president of Calypso Park.
The geothermal lagoon, which is inspired by the famous Blue Lagoon of Iceland, is part of this project and would be the biggest of its kind in the world, with a surface area of 120,000 square feet.
New photos from geoLAGON show the Nordic-style design of the huge geothermal lagoon.
A rendering of the geoLagon lagoon.Courtesy of geoLAGON
The open-air lagoon would be heated all year long at a comfortable 38 degrees, meaning you can enjoy the relaxing waters day or night.
An aerial view of the lagoon and cottages.Courtesy of geoLAGON
The plan is for four resort villages to be built in Quebec, with locations in Charlevoix, the Eastern Townships, Lanaudière and the Laurentians.
Surrounding the lagoon will be urban-style waterfront cottages sold in doubles to investors, who will then be able to list them as short-term rentals.
A street view of the lagoon.Courtesy of geoLAGON
According to Massicotte, the project is on track to be 100% energy sufficient, and will have "a significant potential surplus" of energy, which could "be put at the service of the community."
"The whole village will produce more energy than it will consume," he says.
A rendering of the lagoon. Courtesy of geoLAGON
The site of the first geoLAGON location is under an hour from Quebec City and minutes away from attractions like Club Med Québec Charlevoix and the Massif de Charlevoix ski area, meaning visitors to the chalets will have tons to see and do.
Work on the project is expected to start before the spring of 2023. | https://www.narcity.com/a-blue-lagoon-is-coming-to-canada-heres-what-it-will-look-like | 2022-09-06T20:02:37Z | https://www.narcity.com/a-blue-lagoon-is-coming-to-canada-heres-what-it-will-look-like | false |
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) — Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has agreed to two debates and a candidate forum this election cycle. However, the governor has declined other offers for debate, including one hosted by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).
In turn, Kelly’s Republican opponent Attorney General Derek Schmidt is agreeing to three additional debates with the governor and says he’s calling on Kelly to reconsider her initial refusal to participate.
“It’s no surprise Governor Kelly wants as few Kansans as possible to have a chance to hear us debate the future of our state,” Schmidt said. “The people of Kansas deserve to be a part of this discussion, and I believe in order to do them justice, we must expand the debate schedule beyond just the two on the books. I urge Governor Kelly to reconsider her refusal to participate in three more one-on-one debates that these three organizations have generously offered to put on.”
Schmidt and Kelly are set to participate in two debates so far. The first of which will take place at the Kansas State Fair on Sept. 10. A second is set for Oct. 5 at the Johnson County Bar Association.
Kelly has ignored or refused to participate in three other debates sponsored by Nexstar Media Group that would broadcast live to a statewide television audience; the Garden City Chamber of Commerce that would take place in western Kansas; and the Olathe, Overland Park, Leawood NAACP that would give the candidates an opportunity to focus on issues important to minority communities in Kansas.
In a press release Tuesday, Schmidt said he would agree to five one-on-one debates with the governor. This includes a live, televised debate with Nexstar Media Group.
Last week, Kelly’s campaign declined to participate in Nexstar Media Group’s debate, stating, “Unfortunately, we must decline as we have already agreed to the debates/forums for the general election cycle…”
The question is whether Kelly’s campaign will respond. After their declination last week, Nexstar Media Group organizers sent them an e-mail stating that the offer remained open to them. | https://www.ksn.com/news/state-regional/ks-gov-turns-down-naacp-debate-and-others/ | 2022-09-06T20:12:12Z | https://www.ksn.com/news/state-regional/ks-gov-turns-down-naacp-debate-and-others/ | false |
Pentagon announces new round of Minuteman ICBM strikes to show nuclear readiness
Pentagon says previously scheduled test has nothing to do with current geopolitical climate
The Pentagon on Tuesday said it will launch another unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile test in California this week less than one month after its last test.
Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder told reporters from the Pentagon that the test will be held early Wednesday morning from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, some 60 miles north of Santa Barbara.
"This launch is a routine test, which was scheduled far in advance and consistent with previous tests," he said. "This ICBM launch will validate and verify the effectiveness and readiness of the system."
PRESIDENT BIDEN'S NEW WEAPONS PACKAGE FOR UKRAINE IS THE LARGEST ONE YET, PENTAGON SAYS
Ryder said the U.S. had already notified the Russian government per treaty obligations and noted that the pre-launch announcement is pursuant The Hague's international Code of Conduct.
Though Ryder said the tests were previously scheduled they come as relations between the U.S. and Russia have escalated to levels not seen since the Cold War amid Moscow’s war in Ukraine.
The Air Force said in August that it had conducted over 300 intercontinental ballistic missile tests and that they are "not the result of current world events."
"The purpose of the ICBM test launch program is to demonstrate the readiness of U.S. nuclear forces. And provide confidence in the security and effectiveness of the nation's nuclear deterrent," Ryder told reporters Tuesday.
The U.S. and its Western allies have toed the line when it comes to Russia’s war in Ukraine by condemning the invasion and providing arms, but they have stopped short of providing direct military involvement over concerns the war could escalate the threat of a nuclear reaction.
Moscow has repeatedly voiced threats hinting at nuclear escalation if Washington becomes more directly involved in the conflict, and late last month the Russian UN delegation blocked a joint declaration on nuclear disbarment that was reportedly backed by 191 countries.
The Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons is reviewed every five years with the intention of reducing nuclear proliferation worldwide.
But Moscow refused to agree to the final draft of the treaty following weeks of negotiations citing "grave concerns" over military activity near Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, which Russia has illegally occupied since March.
The concerns over nuclear security have spiked as UN officials repeatedly warn against serious threats levied at the Ukrainian power plant, with some warning the fallout from a damaging blow could prompt a greater catastrophe during the 1986 Chernobyl disaster. | https://www.foxnews.com/politics/pentagon-announces-new-round-minuteman-icbm-strikes-show-nuclear-readiness | 2022-09-06T20:12:42Z | https://www.foxnews.com/politics/pentagon-announces-new-round-minuteman-icbm-strikes-show-nuclear-readiness | true |
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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday conducted searches at more than two dozen locations in different States in connection with the alleged irregularities in the formulation and implementation of the Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22.
Responding to the searches, AAP alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has instructed the ED to conduct raids all over the country and “fraudulently” link them to senior AAP leader and Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia.
Money laundering probe
The searches were carried out in Delhi, Gurugram, Faridabad, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Mumbai. The agency has initiated a money laundering probe based on the First Information Report (FIR) registered by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on August 17 against Mr. Sisodia and others.
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“Why has there been no CBI-ED investigation into the ₹110 crore MP ration scam and ₹10,000 crore illegal liquor trade in Gujarat? The BJP’s central government is conspiring against AAP because of its fear of Arvind Kejriwal’s rising popularity in Gujarat,” AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh said.
‘BJP’s hypocrisy’
He claimed that the BJP’s “hypocrisy has been exposed and their real face is in front of the entire country”.
Among the accused public servants are the then Excise Commissioner Arva Gopi Krishna, Deputy Commissioner Anand Tiwari and Assistant Commissioner Pankaj Bhatnagar. Other accused include Vijay Nair, former chief executive officer of Mumbai-based entertainment and event management company named Only Much Louder; Manoj Rai, a former employee of Pernod Ricard; Amandeep Dhal, director of Brindco Sales; Sameer Mahendru, managing director of Indospirit Group; Amit Arora, director of Buddy Retail; Sunny Marwah, the authorised signatory of Mahadev Liquors; and three individuals — Dinesh Arora, Arun Ramchandra Pillai and Arjun Pandey.
Although Mr. Sisodia is one of the accused in the case, the ED has not searched his premises so far.
‘Undue favours’
The CBI has alleged that there were irregularities while modifying the excise policy, undue favours were extended to licence holders, licence fee was waived or reduced, and the L-1 licence was extended without the competent authority’s approval. The alleged illegal gains were diverted to the public servants concerned by private parties and false entries were made in their books of accounts to conceal the money trail.
The probe agency has also alleged that the Delhi Excise Department decided to refund the earnest money deposit of about ₹30 crore to a successful tenderer against the existing rules. Although there was no enabling provision, a waiver on tendered licence fee was allowed due to the COVID-19 pandemic from December 28, 2021, to January 27, 2022. It allegedly caused a loss of ₹144.36 crore to the exchequer, according to the FIR.
Identifying Mr. Dinesh Arora and Mr. Pandey as “close associates” of Mr. Sisodia, the CBI has also alleged that the three were actively involved in managing and diverting the bribes collected from the beneficiary licence holders to the public servants.
As alleged, Mr. Mahendru had transferred about ₹1 crore to the account of one Radha Industries, managed by Mr. Dinesh Arora; Mr. Pillai received money from Mr. Mahendru for further transfer to an accused public servant via Mr. Nair; and that Mr. Pandey had once collected about ₹2-4 crore from Mr. Mahendru on behalf of Mr. Nair.
In July, Lieutenant-Governor recommended CBI probe into the excise policy. | https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/ed-conducts-searches-on-delhi-excise-policy-case/article65857838.ece/amp/ | 2022-09-06T20:17:02Z | https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/ed-conducts-searches-on-delhi-excise-policy-case/article65857838.ece/amp/ | true |
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) – The Spare the Air alert has been extended by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District through Wednesday.
The alert had been called due to smog; the district states that air quality is still going to be unhealthy through tomorrow due to the convergence of high-pressure producing scorching temperatures on the one hand and car exhaust on the other.
“Unfortunately, there is more extreme heat and smog on the horizon for the Bay Area this week,” Sharon Landers, interim executive officer of the district, stated in a press release. “With packed Bay Area roads and record heat, we should all take steps to reduce traffic congestion by choosing transit or working remotely to protect our air and public health.”
During a Spare the Air alert, the district states that people should limit driving and work remotely. | https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/spare-the-air-alert-extended-through-wednesday-2/ | 2022-09-06T20:19:07Z | https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/spare-the-air-alert-extended-through-wednesday-2/ | true |
Sisters revive a drowning child at campground swimming pool
NEW HAMPTON, N.H. (WMUR) – Two sisters revived a drowning child at a swimming pool in New Hampshire over the weekend.
One of the sisters is a nurse who was in the right place at the right time.
They said they couldn’t have done it, though, without the help of a little boy whose name they still don’t know.
“He definitely saved her life, because if he didn’t get there in time and didn’t alert everybody. No way,” Nicole Allen said.
Allen and her sister Heather, a nurse, were in the shallow end of a pool at the Adventure Bound Campground with their sons when they heard the boy call out for help as he was cradling a limp girl in his arms.
“She had one of the goggle face masks on it was filled with water, so we pulled that off. She has the blue lips. Cold. Unresponsive,” Allen said.
The sisters launched into tandem CPR.
“I did compressions for three rounds, we did breaths twice,” Allen explained. “The girl coughed up a lot of the water and started to breath on her own -- it was labored but we put her in the rest position.”
A month ago, almost to the day, Allen’s sister lost her own 2-year-old son to drowning.
“I’m 32 and I’ve never seen anyone drown. And to have two incidents in a month,” Allen said.
On this day, a grieving mother saved another mother from the unending heartache of losing a child.
“I don’t know how my sister did it,” Allen said.
Adventure Bound Campground didn’t respond to a request for comment on the incident.
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Walmart employee accused of stealing $225,000 from store
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE/Gray News) - A Walmart employee in Indiana is accused of stealing thousands of dollars while on the job.
WFIE reports an investigation started in May when representatives from the asset protection department at Walmart came to the Evansville Police Department to report a theft.
Authorities said an asset protection employee told them that another employee, Kyesha Moredock, had possibly taken about $225,000.
Evansville police said that Walmart provided surveillance video of Moredock reportedly violating the company’s cash control procedure.
Walmart officials said the video showed Moredock taking money to her car from April through May, which totaled $46,000.
Authorities said Walmart only had video of Moredock stealing the $46,000, but the company believed the total amount was about $225,000.
According to police records, officials questioned Moredock about the reported theft in an interview. She denied the allegation and blamed the loss on a software glitch.
Evansville police said she told them she worked at Walmart for two years and part of her job was to take money to and from the self-checkout registers.
An officer said he questioned Moredock about surveillance video he saw of her breaking the store’s cash control procedures. An affidavit states that she admitted to violating Walmart’s cash control policy but wouldn’t admit to stealing the money.
Officials said she eventually requested an attorney and stopped speaking to officers.
According to authorities, Moredock was arrested and is facing several theft charges.
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Blueprint Medicines Corporation (Nasdaq: BPMC), a precision therapy company focused on genomically defined cancers, rare diseases and cancer immunotherapy, today announced that, effective September 1, 2022, the Compensation Committee of Blueprint Medicines' Board of Directors granted non-qualified stock options to purchase an aggregate of 18,170 shares of its common stock and an aggregate of 9,083 restricted stock units (RSUs) to thirteen new employees under Blueprint Medicines' 2020 Inducement Plan.
The 2020 Inducement Plan is used exclusively for the grant of equity awards to individuals who were not previously an employee or non-employee director of Blueprint Medicines, as an inducement material to such individual's entering into employment with Blueprint Medicines, pursuant to Rule 5635(c)(4) of the Nasdaq Listing Rules.
The options have an exercise price of $73.83 per share, which is equal to the closing price of Blueprint Medicines' common stock on September 1, 2022. Each option will vest as to 25% of the shares underlying such option on the first anniversary of the grant date and as to an additional 1/48th of the shares underlying the option monthly thereafter, in each case, subject to each such employee's continued employment on each vesting date. Each RSU will vest as to 25% of the shares underlying the RSU award on the first anniversary of the grant date and as to an additional 25% of the shares underlying the RSU award annually thereafter, subject to each such employee's continued employment on each vesting date. The options and RSUs are subject to the terms and conditions of Blueprint Medicines' 2020 Inducement Plan, and the terms and conditions of the stock option and RSU agreement covering the grant.
About Blueprint Medicines
Blueprint Medicines is a global precision therapy company that invents life-changing therapies for people with cancer and blood disorders. Applying an approach that is both precise and agile, we create medicines that selectively target genetic drivers, with the goal of staying one step ahead across stages of disease. Since 2011, we have leveraged our research platform, including expertise in molecular targeting and world-class drug design capabilities, to rapidly and reproducibly translate our scientific innovation into a broad pipeline of important approved and investigational precision therapies aimed at addressing difficult-to-treat cancers and blood disorders. Today, we are delivering our approved medicines to patients in the United States, Europe, and in other geographies ourselves or through our partners. In addition, we are globally advancing multiple programs for systemic mastocytosis, lung cancer, breast cancer, and other genomically defined cancers, and cancer immunotherapy. For more information, visit www.BlueprintMedicines.com and follow us on Twitter (@BlueprintMeds) and LinkedIn.
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ATHENS, Ga., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ByoPlanet International®, the technology innovation leader for infection-prevention and health-related products, today announced the launch of ByoPlanet Solutions as an extension of the parent company. ByoPlanet Solutions will bring new technology-driven commercial and consumer brands to market.
"ByoPlanet Solutions was created so that we could have a platform to commercialize meaningful products through the technology we develop," said Rick O'Shea, President of ByoPlanet International®. "Our team of incredible engineers and chemists continually develop exciting technologies in the health and wellness space. Before now, we never used our technology in products that we've launched ourselves. This is a very exciting time for our company."
Clean Republic, the first brand to launch under ByoPlanet Solutions, is a line of electrostatic sprayers and environmentally friendly disinfectants & cleaners formulated with hypochlorous acid. The force behind the Clean Republic brand is the patented induction charged technology and in-house chemical reactor from ByoPlanet International®.
"We have a unique opportunity to address a specific niche where our technology can be used to help people," said Mr. O'Shea. "We say ByoPlanet International® is 'where health & technology meet'. Trying to find solutions to keep the public healthy is why we started this company back in 2010. And that intersection is now ByoPlanet Solutions."
ByoPlanet Solutions will bring innovation directly to businesses and consumers, presenting exciting opportunities to challenge existing formulas and offer innovative new products, expanding the base and reach of the parent label.
ByoPlanet International®, founded in 2010, is a research and technology development organization focused on engineering infection-prevention and health-related technologies. The company developed the first air-assisted electrostatic spray technology to combat bacteria & viruses, which helped to reduce infection rates on cruise ships and food processing plants, in classrooms, in EMS vehicles and ambulances as well as other industries. The company continues to invent and design new technologies and advance their knowledge and insights in the health & wellness space.
Media Contact:
Marla Rosen
mrosen@byoplanet.com
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Mother of Olivia Pratt-Korbel urges killer to `own up´
The mother of Olivia Pratt-Korbel has told those responsible for her death “you know you’ve done wrong, so you need to own up”, in an emotional video appeal.
Cheryl Korbel, whose nine-year-old daughter was shot in their home in Dovecot, Liverpool, paid tribute to her “little shadow” in the video, which was filmed and released by Merseyside Police.
Ms Korbel, 46, said she hoped whoever was responsible for the killing would come forward.
She said: “You know you’ve done wrong, so you need to own up,.
“Like I taught my kids, you do something wrong, you own up to it.
“If anyone is hiding these guns they need to speak up because they need to be off the streets.
“No one, no one at all should have to go through this.”
Flowers are left near to the scene in Kingsheath Avenue (Peter Byrne/PA)
Wearing a cast on her wrist after being injured during the shooting, Ms Korbel said the family had been planning days out and a trip to buy Olivia’s new school uniform before she died.
She said: “I didn’t get that chance to go and get her school uniform.
“But I’ll keep going, for Liv.”
She broke down in tears as she described how her daughter would never stop talking and said: “That’s what I miss the most, because I can’t hear her talk.”
Olivia’s father, John Francis Pratt, also paid tribute to his daughter and called for anyone with information on her death to come forward.
In a statement, Mr Pratt and his wider family said: “We don’t want another child to lose their life in such horrendous circumstances and we don’t want to see another family suffer like we are suffering now.
“Olivia’s death cannot be in vain and we want people to feel safe and be safe, that can only happen if we all come together and make sure there is no place for guns, or those who use guns on our streets or in our communities.”
A 34-year-old man from Liverpool arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder remains in custody after police were granted an extension to continue questioning him.
Three other men have been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.
Olivia was shot in her home when a gunman chased convicted burglar Joseph Nee into the property at about 10pm on August 22.
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This gift greatly expands the John P. McNulty Program for Leadership in Science and Mathematics, and marks a milestone contribution to SOAR: The Campaign for Saint Joseph's University.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Saint Joseph's University will expand its commitment to women in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) through a $2.6 million investment from the John P. and Anne Welsh McNulty Foundation. The University and the Foundation have worked to advance women's representation and leadership in STEM for over a decade through the John P. McNulty Scholars program.
The innovative program provides full- and partial-tuition scholarships, alongside a suite of offerings to help young women break barriers in their chosen STEM fields, including faculty and peer mentorship, research and leadership development opportunities, and community building. The enhanced program, now the John P. McNulty Program for Leadership in Science and Mathematics, will scale the offerings to reach more women over the next seven years, and will invest more deeply in preparing and nurturing women's leadership in these fields.
"It's not enough that women enter STEM fields, or even stay in STEM fields; women need to lead in STEM," says Anne Welsh McNulty H '19, co-founder and president of the McNulty Foundation. "The talented cohorts of McNulty Scholars over the last decade inspired us to deepen the leadership dimension of the program and to increase our philanthropic support. This will enable more women than ever before to achieve their greatest potential and to change the world."
This fall, 36 women will participate as scholars and fellows in the new McNulty Leadership Program, and the cohort is expected to nearly double in the next four years.
The program was created in 2009, in honor of John P. McNulty '74, a former Saint Joseph's student body president and later trustee. He believed deeply in the transformative power of education to unlock talent, and the potential that individual leaders have to change society through their examples.
Over the last decade-plus, the McNulty Foundation has invested nearly $6.5 million at Saint Joseph's, which has spurred the trajectories of 111 women and has proven results both in academic excellence and the ability to develop emerging leaders. More than half of the graduates have earned or are pursuing advanced degrees, and many have launched successful professional careers, establishing themselves as leaders in their fields. Impressively, participating students have collectively published or contributed to 23 scientific publications in the last year alone. McNulty Scholars and Fellows have been awarded various prestigious national grants and internships, including the Goldwater Scholarship and the DAAD-RISE fellowship in Germany.
"The McNulty Foundation's latest investment will scale the McNulty Program for Leadership at Saint Joseph's University," says Cheryl McConnell, PhD, interim university president. "With the additional funding, we will provide scholarships and fellowships to more students, enhance our already robust programming and mentorship supports, and ultimately launch more women into STEM leadership positions."
The gift is a significant contribution to SOAR: The Campaign for Saint Joseph's University, the University's historic comprehensive campaign. To celebrate the program's expansion and The John P. and Anne Welsh McNulty Foundation's commitment to advancing women in STEM, Saint Joseph's will host an on-campus reception on Tuesday, Sept. 13 at 6 p.m. featuring a keynote by Laurie McNeil, PhD, distinguished professor at the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill.
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LIVONIA, Mich., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- XanEdu, Inc., a provider of educational content and curriculum services for K-12 and higher education, announces the formation of Scholarus Learning, a premier portfolio of companies that provide products and services across the education value chain. It simultaneously announced the acquisition of PLC Associates, Inc., a provider of training, measurement and advisory materials for K-12 leaders alongside its financial partner, Frontenac, a Chicago-based private equity firm.
XanEdu has been improving learning outcomes since 1999 by delivering curriculum customization and publishing solutions to educators across the K-12 and higher education communities. The 2021 acquisition of Education Elements, a national K-12 consulting firm that takes a personalized approach to address districts' complex questions, and Tripod Education, the nation's leading provider of K-12 classroom level survey assessments, brought a comprehensive suite of services including instructional design, organizational strategy, leadership strategy and survey solutions to the group. Today's acquisition of PLC Associates further enhances the breadth of the portfolio.
PLC Associates is a provider of training and advisory materials for teachers and administrators with a focus on research-based performance benchmarks. "The addition of PLC Associates expands the range and depth of products that we can offer school district leaders, particularly around data collection and professional services. We are thrilled to welcome them to our team," said Chad Bonney, CEO of Scholarus Learning.
In recognition of the growing range of its educational services, the businesses will all operate under the Scholarus Learning umbrella. "The formation of Scholarus Learning is an important step forward in our growth strategy within the education sector as we expand our portfolio of complementary companies that provide industry-leading breadth of products and services," said Michael Langdon, Managing Director, Frontenac.
ABOUT SCHOLARUS LEARNING
Scholarus Learning is a portfolio of companies serving the K-12 and higher education markets. Scholarus offers educators an industry-leading range of products and services in key areas of instructional design and implementation, organizational strategy, leadership strategy, and data collection, as well as print and digital curriculum customization and courseware solutions. The Scholarus Learning portfolio includes XanEdu Publishing, Education Elements, Tripod and PLC Associates. Together, Scholarus companies serve more than 1,800 schools in over 350 districts along with thousands of colleges and universities. We touch the lives of more than 2 million students each year through our professional services, data analytics, and custom curriculum publishing and distribution. For more information, please visit http://scholarus.com to learn more.
ABOUT XANEDU
XanEdu has been increasing student engagement and improving learning outcomes since 1999. Our experts partner with educators on each unique project to build and deliver engaging print and digital custom solutions and courseware content that addresses curriculum gaps and key initiatives for K-12 and Higher Education leaders while maintaining our commitment to affordability and accessibility for all learners. XanEdu is a privately held company headquartered in Livonia, MI. Please visit http://xanedu.com to learn more.
ABOUT PLC ASSOCIATES
PLC Associates, Inc. supports schools in achieving outstanding outcomes and building capacity in a systems approach that leads to sustained results. Their innovative and comprehensive offerings provide true "wrap-around support", that is - they stay with each client every step of the way. The core of what makes PLC Associates successful are its Signature Programs and proprietary models, tailored to the needs of each school/district. Please visit http://plcassociates.com to learn more.
ABOUT EDUCATION ELEMENTS
Education Elements works with districts to build and support dynamic school systems that meet the needs of every learner, today and tomorrow. Education Elements takes the time to understand the unique challenges school leaders face, and then customize the Education Elements approach for each district. Educations Elements has worked with hundreds of districts across the country. They bring deep expertise, design thinking, expert facilitation, and the spirit of collaboration, along with their extensive toolkit of resources and technology, to deliver sustainable results. Please visit https://www.edelements.com to learn more.
ABOUT TRIPOD EDUCATION
Tripod is the nation's leading provider of classroom-level student survey assessments for K-12 education. Tripod's research and analytics deliver valuable insights about teaching practices, student engagement, and school climate. Tripod uses a database of millions of survey responses to calibrate results against broadly anchored norms, and the Tripod reporting platform presents engaging feedback for educators to promote school improvement and professional learning. Please visit https://tripoded.com/ to learn more.
ABOUT FRONTENAC
Frontenac is a Chicago-based private equity firm. The firm focuses on investing in lower middle market buyout transactions in the consumer, industrial, and services industries. Frontenac works in partnership with established operating leaders, through an executive-centric approach called CEO1ST, which seeks to identify, acquire, and build market-leading companies through transformational acquisitions and operational excellence. Over the last 50 years, Frontenac has built a leading franchise working with over 275 owners of mid-sized businesses as they address complex transition issues of liquidity, management enhancement, and growth planning. For more information, please visit https://www.frontenac.com/.
Contact:
Joyce Mueller
Vice President of Marketing
jmueller@xanedu.com
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FARMINGTON, Conn. , Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BroadcastMed, the world's most innovative healthcare media company has acquired PentaVision, expanding its audience of healthcare professionals once again to its existing membership of 1.7+million physicians across 11 specialties, resulting in the addition of hundreds of doctors, writers, speakers, artists, and editors who have further enabled PentaVision to sustain an enviable track record of innovation, accuracy and success in delivering high quality content in enhanced vision care globally. The official announcement was made on August 19, 2022. This strategic investment is backed by 424 Capital, a growth capital partner.
BroadcastMed is committed to providing physicians and other allied healthcare professionals with convenient access to the very best in educational content. Its recent acquisition of PentaVision – the publishing leader in ophthalmology, optometry and opticianry allows BroadcastMed to continue its tradition of providing industry-leading clinical content to front-line healthcare professionals with the ultimate objective of improving patient outcomes.
The acquisition continues BroadcastMed's tremendous growth trajectory which is driven by its commitment to expand the global dialogue on healthcare, by connecting and expanding an audience of healthcare constituents, BroadcastMed is able to gather and analyze intelligence from those engagements to create more value for its clients.
"Our acquisition of PentaVision will further provide essential content to vision health professionals. BroadcastMed is committed to using our industry-leading media solutions to advance the ways in which specialty-centric clinicians share their subject matter expertise," stated Ross Joel, CEO.
"As we take another strategic step toward growing a multi-channel resource to serve all healthcare constituencies, our acquisition of PentaVision allows BroadcastMed to continue to elevate the critical conversations in the healthcare space," stated Peter Gailey, President.
PentaVision produces six free-standing magazines, two live conferences, multiple live custom and virtual events, nearly three dozen subscription-based email newsletters, 11 media/event websites, and well over 100 content marketing projects annually in print, video and online. PentaVision also produces touring seminars, digital "infomercials," influential roundtables — featuring key opinion leaders, market research as well as sophisticated commercial email-based direct marketing programs that lead the vision care industry and that set a standard for business-to-business marketing services providers.
With decades of experience and more than 18,000 media productions to date, BroadcastMed is solidifying its position as a healthcare media company inspiring the future of medicine. BroadcastMed was the first media company in the world to livestream surgeries online. The company provides data-driven solutions to optimize marketing and education initiatives for healthcare organizations such as Mayo Clinic, Boston Scientific, Novartis, Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses, and the Institute for Functional Medicine.
PentaVision LLC is the publishing leader in ophthalmology, optometry and opticianry with an operational focus on business agility and that empowers its entire publishing team with the best technology available today. The company's leadership team is enlightened from a technology standpoint, focused on quality in all aspects of production and content creation, committed to marketer return-on-investment and embraces innovation that advances industry practices which provides measurable results.
BroadcastMed is the world's most innovative healthcare media company with an unwavering commitment to elevating and expanding the global dialogue on healthcare to improve patient outcomes. BroadcastMed helps the world's leading hospitals, medical device, association, and pharmaceutical companies create and distribute trusted educational content to physicians and allied healthcare professionals.
BroadcastMed has evolved into an industry staple for hospitals and healthcare companies hoping to actively engage physicians and healthcare professionals, launch new products, provide peer-to-peer education, advance continuing medical education (CME), participate in clinical affairs, and deliver patient-focused health information. BroadcastMed powers more than 200 client-branded video portals and has an email list of more than 1.7 million healthcare providers. Ten of the Top 20 U.S. News & World Report Honor Roll Hospitals are BroadcastMed clients. For more information about BroadcastMed visit broadcastmed.com.
424 Capital is a growth capital partner that invests in lower middle-market companies within technology and tech-enabled services. 424 Capital works in partnership with founders and management teams to accelerate and scale for long-term growth. Focusing primarily on investments in healthcare and renewable energy, we invest in, empower, and enable companies to step up, stand out, and make a difference in the world. For more information about 424 Capital, visit 424capital.com.
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WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vantagepoint AI has been recognized by Inc. Magazine in their Inc. 5000 list. This is the third year in a row Vantagepoint A.I. has made the annual list of the fastest-growing private companies.
Small businesses are integral to the nation's economy, generating over 40% of the United States economic activity. There are many shapes and sizes that fall under the 'small business' definition, but a common thread is operating with a customer centric focus.
Vantagepoint A.I. was the first company to bring independent traders the power of artificial intelligence to their home computers in 1979. The company's next-gen, patented software provides traders predictive forecasts on market movements 1 -3 days in advance, and their groundbreaking tools achieve up to 87.4% proven accuracy. Vantagepoint A.I. has been a stable part of the Tampa Bay business community for over 40 years.
"Despite the market volatility that comes with rising interest rates and inflation, we were able to grow our business and product," says Lane Mendelsohn, President of VantagePoint A.I., "a day never goes by without celebrating the small wins that add up to big growth in such interesting times!"
Over the last year, Vantagepoint A.I. has expanded its team to meet customer needs in keeping with the company's long-standing reputation for superior customer care. The company also expanded its training for traders and released a cadre of new tools to ensure their success.
"We are constantly improving our company and our product to make traders' lives easier and responding to their needs," notes Mendelsohn, "By my measure, that can only mean continued success!"
See how predictive A.I. is leveling the trading field for independent traders at a live, interactive training.
About Vantagepoint AI, LLC. Vantagepoint's artificial intelligence-based software forecasts Stocks, Futures, Options, Forex, Cryptocurrencies, and ETFs with proven accuracy of up to 87.4%. Family-owned, Vantagepoint is actively committed to giving back in the Tampa Bay community including regularly donating a portion of revenue to Shriners Hospitals for Children and The Children's Cancer Center. To participate in a one-on-one demonstration of VantagePoint A.I.: www.vantagepointsoftware.com/demo
Media Contact: Jordan Youtz, jordany@vantagepointsoftware.com
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Acquisition Bolsters FINN's CPG Expertise and Growing West Coast Footprint
NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global independent marketing and communications firm, FINN Partners, announced today that it has acquired Rachel Kay Public Relations (RKPR), a 19-person, bicoastal boutique agency headquartered in San Diego and specializing in strategic, integrated communications for food and beverage brands. Rachel Kay, Founder and CEO of RKPR, will join FINN's West Coast team as Managing Partner reporting to Howard Solomon and become part of the agency's Global Consumer Practice leadership team.
"RKPR is one of the most respected firms specializing in consumer packaged food, beverage, and wellness brands. Building on the momentum of our rapidly growing Global Consumer Practice, the firm adds deep packaged food and beverage expertise spanning established leaders to disruptive food and beverage innovators. With the addition of RKPR, our Global Consumer Practice will have annual fees of almost $25 million, adding it to the ranks of the largest FINN Partners practices along with health, tech and travel," said Peter Finn, Founding Managing Partner and CEO, FINN Partners.
The addition of RKPR will also enhance FINN Partners' West Coast operations, expanding the firm's staff to 165 people spread across offices in Seattle, Portland, Vancouver, Washington, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Orange County, and now San Diego.
Current RKPR clients include leading food and beverage brands such as Simple Mills, NotCo, Koe Organic Kombucha, Forager Project, Brazi Bites, Elmhurst 1925, Country Archer Provisions, Bubbies Ice Cream, Catalina Crunch, and Tofurky.
In joining FINN Partners, RKPR will significantly enhance the firm's existing work in the food and beverage space, which currently includes clients such as Bolthouse Farms, Filippo Berio, Jack Daniel's, USA Pears, Northwest Cherries, Berry Bros. & Rudd, The World's 50 Best Restaurants and many more.
"We're excited to welcome RKPR as the newest member of our Global Consumer Practice. Our work with food and beverage brands is a core area of strength, and the addition of RKPR will enable us to considerably expand our portfolio in this space. Their reputation, expertise and deep understanding of modern food and beverage trends will play a key role in the next wave of our growth," said Kyle Farnham, FINN Global Consumer Practice Lead and Managing Partner.
Said Rachel Kay, Managing Partner, "FINN is an independent powerhouse and leader in the Consumer and Lifestyle space, as well as many other diverse practice areas. I'm excited to join a firm that shares my values, and champions and empowers entrepreneurs to make an impact as part of a collaborative global community. My focus will be to ignite the firm's presence in the consumable goods space and expand our offering to help clients navigate the current market volatility in pricing, supply chain, and consumer buying habits at retail and direct-to-consumer. By joining forces, we are uniquely positioned to lead the way as a trusted partner for both new and established CPG brands."
Rick Gould of Gould+Partners made the introduction between FINN Partners and RKPR and helped facilitate the transaction.
About FINN Partners, Inc.
Founded in 2011 on the core principles of innovation and collaborative partnership, FINN Partners has grown from about $24 million in fees to almost $170 million in fees over ten years, becoming one of the fastest growing independent public relations agencies in the world. The full-service marketing and communications company's record setting pace is a result of organic growth and integrating new companies and new people into the FINN world through a common philosophy. With more than 1,300 professionals across 33 offices, FINN provides clients with global access and capabilities in the Americas, Europe and Asia. FINN Partners clients are also supported through longstanding partner agencies and its membership in the PROI network of leading agencies around the world. Headquartered in New York, FINN has offices in: Atlanta, Bangalore, Beijing, Boston, Chicago, Delhi, Denver, Detroit, Dublin, Fort Lauderdale, Frankfurt, Guam, Hong Kong, Honolulu, Jerusalem, Kuala Lumpur, London, Los Angeles, Manila, Mumbai, Munich, Nashville, Orange County, Paris, Portland, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Shanghai, Singapore, Vancouver and Washington D.C. Find us at finnpartners.com and follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @finnpartners.
About Rachel Kay Public Relations
Founded in 2007 by Rachel Kay, Rachel Kay Public Relations (RKPR) is an award winning, full-service communications agency for emerging and established consumer brands. Headquartered in San Diego with an office in New York, the bicoastal team offers unrivaled experience driving growth for challenger brands and Fortune 500 companies through integrated PR, social media, and influencer programs that deliver extraordinary results and generate game changing awareness. The WBENC Certified Woman Owned Business has received numerous accolades including a 2021 Silver Stevie Award for Women-Run Workplace of the Year. Learn more at www.rachelkaypr.com.
Contacts:
FINN Partners:
Celia Jones, Global Director of Marketing Communications
celia.jones@finnpartners.com
773.885.9781 (Chicago)
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday afternoon's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
8-9-1-1
(eight, nine, one, one)
MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday afternoon's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
8-9-1-1
(eight, nine, one, one) | https://www.greenwichtime.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Pick-4-Midday-game-17422627.php | 2022-09-06T20:27:18Z | https://www.greenwichtime.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Pick-4-Midday-game-17422627.php | true |
CHELMSFORD, Mass., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Azenta, Inc. (Nasdaq: AZTA) today announced that Company management will participate in the Baird 2022 Global Healthcare Conference in New York City, on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, which includes a presentation beginning at 9:40 am ET. The live webcast can be accessed through the Azenta investor relations website at https://investors.azenta.com/events. A replay of the webcast will be available following the event.
About Azenta Life Sciences
Azenta, Inc. (Nasdaq: AZTA) is a leading provider of life sciences solutions worldwide, enabling impactful breakthroughs and therapies to market faster. Azenta provides a full suite of reliable cold-chain sample management solutions and genomic services across areas such as drug development, clinical research and advanced cell therapies for the industry's top pharmaceutical, biotech, academic and healthcare institutions globally. As of December 1st, the company changed its name and ticker to Azenta, Inc. (Nasdaq: AZTA) from Brooks Automation, Inc, (Nasdaq: BRKS).
Azenta is headquartered in Chelmsford, MA, with operations in North America, Europe and Asia. For more information, please visit www.azenta.com.
INVESTOR CONTACTS:
Sara Silverman
Head of Investor Relations
978.262.2635
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ZUG, Switzerland, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PraSaga™, a Swiss foundation building the next generation of Layer One blockchain, today announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office granted the company a patent for its method of processing message passing transactions, which allows them to put a full operating system, SagaOS, onto the blockchain. The patent (number 20200348963) covers PraSaga's systemic extensible blockchain object model comprising a first-class object model and a distributed ledger technology.
PraSaga is fulfilling its vision for a limitless global infrastructure, enabling a system that will benefit users across the globe. Currently the blockchain ecosystem is limited by its scalability, of which transaction processing is a particularly challenging bottleneck. This is typified by the limitations of the smart contract, which enables the processing of just one transaction or action, at any time. PraSaga's technology will enable the execution of multiple actions simultaneously and in greater numbers.
"The award of this patent enables PraSaga to take another significant step in delivering the next evolution of blockchain architecture – by providing the ecosystem with a major building block in scalability," states Michael Holdmann, CEO and Founder of PraSaga. "Our technology fundamentally changes how a blockchain can scale by enabling SagaOS to execute operations and functions directly off of SagaChain, enabling much more complex problems to be solved and a globally hardened codebase."
The patent granted to the Swiss Foundation, with its 26 claims, which references the prior art of IBM's OS/2 operating system, a 1st class object model architecture (influenced by Parc Research's Smalltalk object-oriented language) is also the basis for OSX, Windows and Linux. SagaOS establishes an operating system that will run on the global network of the SagaChain and store the class trees and logic for Smart Assets saved into individual accounts on SagaChain.
"This is going to improve the ability for developers to create applications, manage their codebases and address real world challenges," said David Beberman, CTO and Co-Founder of PraSaga. "We set out to address parallel processing of transactions and in the process built a method for writing blockchain applications that more closely matches other applications environments."
PraSaga will be talking about the importance of this patent during a keynote speech at Crypto Valley Summit, which it will be sponsoring this year. The summit gathers investors, corporates, and high-profile individuals in one place, in order to examine how the present and future applications of blockchain technology can help optimize and evolve businesses, revolutionize healthcare, modernize governmental institutions, improve regulated industries and supply chains, and improve our daily lives as a whole. The Summit is being held in Zug, Switzerland on September 14 and 15. More information is at: CV Summit 2022 - Where blockchain meets the world (blockchainsummit.ch). If you'd like to connect with PraSaga at Crypto Valley Summit, please get in touch and we can arrange it.
About PraSaga
PraSaga is a Swiss Foundation building the next generation of Layer One blockchain. PraSaga's technology solution solves many of the limitations that plague first-generation Layer One blockchains. The SagaChain™ successfully addresses lowering transaction fees, extensibility for supply chains, and significantly lowers development costs.
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Meet Delic will now be held on October 14 and 15, 2023 in Las Vegas
Tickets purchased for Meet Delic 2022 will be honored at next year's event
VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Delic Holdings Corp ("Delic" or the "Company") (CSE: DELC) (OTCQB: DELCF) (FRA: 6X0), a leader in new medicines and treatments for a modern world, today announced the postponement of the Meet Delic conference taking place November 5 and 6 at AREA15 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The conference will now be held on October 14 and 15, 2023, in the same location. Tickets purchased for 2022 Meet Delic will be honored at next year's event and current Early Bird pricing has been extended for an additional 30 days.
Delic's annual Meet Delic conference has emerged as the world's premier psychedelic wellness experience. More than 2,500 people visited AREA15 in Las Vegas, Nevada, last November to attend and experience two days of programs and activities, including 20 hours of talks, panels and discussions at the intersection of psychedelics, wellness, and business by over 60 thought leaders, medical professionals and wellness advocates.
The company plans to build upon the success of Meet Delic 2021 when it returns next year to AREA15 in Las Vegas. Delic will bring together thought and business leaders and health & wellness experts from across the globe to explore the past, present and future of psychedelics. The 2023 Meet Delic conference will also feature showstopping artists, musicians and entertainers. Past performers included Mindchatter, Little Miss Nasty, Sporeganic and DJ David Starfire.
"Meet Delic 2021 was the first event of its kind and brought awareness to the benefits of psychedelics to heal people and communities through enlightening panels and talks and electrifying performances. Next year promises to be a breakthrough year for the psychedelic renaissance, so we've decided the best way to celebrate is to move Meet Delic to 2023," said Matt Stang, executive chairman of Delic. "We're excited to bring the community together again next October to learn more about the groundbreaking opportunities within psychedelics to address the current mental health crisis. We look forward to unveiling what we have planned for Meet Delic 2023."
For more information regarding becoming a sponsor or attending the next Meet Delic Conference, please visit https://meetdelic.com/.
Ticket holders requesting a refund can find more info at https://meetdelic.com/refunds/.
Meet Delic is the world's premier psychedelic and wellness edutainment event catering to both curious newcomers, businesses and thought leaders. Held in AREA15, an immersive and experiential entertainment complex in the heart of Las Vegas, the exciting two-day event features industry entrepreneurs, consumers, psychonauts and leading voices in research and science. Meet Delic is the largest and most comprehensive event to learn about the intersection of psychedelics, health and wellness and culture, how to start or grow your business, connect with likeminded visionaries, enjoy fun social activities, and experience the acceleration of this worldwide movement.
Delic is a leader in new medicines and treatments for a modern world, improving access to health benefits across the country and reframing the conversation on psychedelics. The company owns and operates an umbrella of related businesses, including the largest chain of psychedelic wellness clinics in the country, Ketamine Wellness Centers; the only licensed entity by Health Canada to focus exclusively on research and development of psilocybin vaporization technology, Delic Labs; the premier psychedelic wellness event, Meet Delic; and trusted media and e-commerce platforms Reality Sandwich and Delic Radio. Delic is backed by a team of industry and cannabis veterans and a diverse network, whose mission is to provide education, research, high-quality products, and better access to effective and affordable treatment options.
This press release contains certain "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation and may also contain statements that may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking information and forward-looking statements are not representative of historical facts or information or current condition, but instead represent only the Company's beliefs regarding future events, plans or objectives, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and outside of Delic's control. Generally, such forward-looking information or forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "plans", "expects" or "does not expect", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", or "believes", or variations of such words and phrases or may contain statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will be taken", "will continue", "will occur" or "will be achieved". The forward-looking information and forward-looking statements contained herein may include, but are not limited to: information regarding the timing or terms upon which the Transaction will be completed; potential benefits of the Transaction; anticipated continued growth in the health and wellness sector (and, in particular, related to psychedelics); the ability of Delic to successfully achieve business objectives, and expectations for other economic, business, and/or competitive factors.
By identifying such information and statements in this manner, Delic is alerting the reader that such information and statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of Delic to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such information and statements. Such risks and other factors may include, but are not limited to: risks and uncertainties relating to the Transaction not closing as planned or at all or on terms and conditions set forth in the Merger Agreement; incorrect assessment of the value and potential benefits of the Transaction; direct and indirect material adverse effects from the COVID-19 pandemic; inability to obtain future financing on suitable terms; failure to obtain required regulatory and other approvals; risks inherent in the psychedelic treatment sector; changes in applicable laws and regulations; and failure to comply with applicable laws and regulations.
In addition, in connection with the forward-looking information and forward-looking statements contained in this press release, Delic has made certain assumptions. These assumptions include, but are not limited to: assumptions as to the time required to negotiate a definite agreement and complete matters related to the Transaction; the ability to consummate the Transaction; the ability of the parties to obtain, in a timely manner, the requisite regulatory, corporate and other third party approvals and the satisfaction of other conditions to the consummation of the Transaction on the proposed terms; the potential impact of the announcement or consummation of the Transaction on relationships, including with regulatory bodies, employees, suppliers, customers and competitors; changes in general economic, business and political conditions, including changes in the financial markets; changes in applicable laws; compliance with extensive government regulation; and the diversion of management time on the Transaction.
Should one or more of these risks, uncertainties or other factors materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking information or statements prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, believed, estimated or expected.
Although Delic believes that the assumptions and factors used in preparing, and the expectations contained in, the forward-looking information and statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on such information and statements, and no assurance or guarantee can be given that such forward-looking information and statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such information and statements. The forward-looking information and forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date of this press release, and Delic does not undertake to update any forward-looking information and/or forward-looking statements that are contained or referenced herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking information and statements attributable to Delic or persons acting on its behalf is expressly qualified in its entirety by this notice.
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ESL announces seventh community in Florida & fourth on Gulf Coast
DENVER, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently ranked as one of the hottest housing markets in the nation by Zillow, Tampa, Fla., is growing exponentially. Experience Senior Living (ESL) is meeting the demand for housing with a new development that will begin construction in late 2022. The Gallery at South Tampa will be ESL's seventh community in Florida and fourth on the Gulf Coast. The new community will be located at 5049 Bell Shoals Road, Valrico, Fla.
Once complete, the 240,613-square-foot community will consist of 202 homes including 30 independent living cottages, 89 independent living apartment homes, 45 assisted living apartment homes and 38 memory care suites. With amenities such as a professional beauty salon, fitness room, pickleball court, saltwater outdoor pool, screened-in patios, movie theater, a full bar as well as multiple dining venues and activities areas, this new ESL property is designed to stimulate socialization, support physical activity, and encourage learning. Additional services such as 24/7 nursing staff, moving coordination, chauffeured transportation and on-site concierge expertise are also provided to simplify life.
"Experience Senior Living is excited to bring our services to Hillsborough County with the development of The Gallery at South Tampa," says Phill Barklow, president of ESL. "The 17-acre site allowed us to design a truly unique community with different product types, appealing to a wider range of residents. We have carefully curated the location of the buildings to preserve the large oak trees throughout the campus, allowing for walking paths and privacy that residents desire. This is, of course, in addition to local art that will be installed throughout. Residents and family will be enjoying food from our multiple dining venues including our fish house. We look forward to continuing to create communities with purpose by bringing another exclusive offering to the Sunshine State."
For more information about ESL as well as existing and future properties, visit ExperienceSRLiving.com.
Experience Senior Living is a full-service, vertically integrated owner-operator of active adult, independent living, assisted living, and memory care communities. We are reimaging seniors housing based on our extensive experience serving in a variety of areas, implementing strategic, operational, and human objectives. We translate those experiences to create new and inspiring models of care, focused on hospitality, which are responsive to residents' needs, centered around holistic wellness and engagement with a broader community. Experience drives everything we do, and our team of dynamic professionals are fueled by their passion to empower individuals to live a full and well life now and as they grow older. Experience Senior Living is based in Denver, CO with communities either active or under development in multiple states: California, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Maryland, Ohio, Virginia, and Washington.
News Media Contact:
Kirstin Barbour
303.293.0693
pr@esl5280.com
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WFO DALLAS / FT. WORTH Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Tuesday, September 6, 2022
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AREAL FLOOD ADVISORY
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
243 PM CDT Tue Sep 6 2022
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of north central Texas, including the following
county, Lamar.
* WHEN...Until 500 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This
will likely cause urban and small stream flooding. Low lying
and/or poor drainage areas will experience minor flooding in
the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have
fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are
possible.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Paris, Reno, Blossom, Deport and Sun Valley.
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BERLIN, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Spark Networks SE (NASDAQ: LOV), a leading social dating platform for meaningful relationships, today announced the election of Michael McConnell and Ulrike Handel to its Administrative Board at Spark's 2022 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
"We are pleased to welcome both Mike and Ulrike to the board as we continue to advance Spark's strategic plan to drive revenue growth and shareholder value," said Colleen Birdnow Brown, Chair of Spark's Administrative Board. "Mike and Ulrike bring a wealth of experience in areas critical to our success, and we look forward to working with them to help us further strengthen Spark's position in the large and growing market for online dating."
Mr. McConnell formerly served as a Managing Director of Shamrock Capital Advisors, a private investment company managing funds for the Roy E. Disney family and institutional investors. He has also served as an interim Chief Executive Officer or Executive Chairman for four publicly listed companies, including Spark, and has served on the boards of directors of sixteen publicly listed companies in the United States, Australia, New Zealand, and Israel.
Dr. Handel serves as a member of the Executive Board of Axel Springer SE and currently heads its News Media Europe & Marketing Media division. Prior to that, she was the Chief Executive Officer of Dentsu International (Germany and DACH); before that, Dr. Handel served as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of ad pepper media International N.V.
About Spark Networks SE
Spark Networks SE (NASDAQ: LOV) is a leading social dating platform for meaningful relationships focusing on the 40+ demographic and faith-based affiliations. Spark's widening portfolio of premium and freemium dating apps include Zoosk, EliteSingles, SilverSingles, Christian Mingle, Jdate, and JSwipe, among others. Spark is headquartered in Berlin, Germany, with offices in New York and Utah.
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This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, statements involving known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause Spark Networks' performance or achievements to be materially different from those of any expected future results, performance, or achievements. These statements include, without limitation, statements regarding whether we will successfully implement our strategic plan to drive revenue growth and shareholder value; whether the experience of our new directors will prove critical to our success; whether our new directors will help us further strengthen our position in the large and growing market for online dating; and whether the market for online dating will continue to grow.
Any statements in this press release that are not statements of historical fact may be considered to be forward-looking statements. Written words, such as "believes," "hopes," "intends," "estimates," "expects," "projects," "plans," "anticipates," "guides," and variations thereof, or the use of future tense, identify forward-looking statements. By their nature, forward-looking statements and forecasts involve risks and uncertainties because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that will occur in the near future. There are a number of factors that could cause actual results and developments to differ materially. Additional factors that could cause actual results to differ are discussed under the heading "Risk Factors" in Spark Networks' most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and in other sections of Spark Networks' filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), and in Spark Networks' other current and periodic reports filed or furnished from time to time with the SEC. All forward-looking statements in this press release are made as of the date hereof, based on information available to the Company as of the date hereof, and the Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement except as required by law.
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Investors:
Todd Kehrli
MKR Investor Relations, Inc.
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Sisters revive a drowning child at campground swimming pool
NEW HAMPTON, N.H. (WMUR) – Two sisters revived a drowning child at a swimming pool in New Hampshire over the weekend.
One of the sisters is a nurse who was in the right place at the right time.
They said they couldn’t have done it, though, without the help of a little boy whose name they still don’t know.
“He definitely saved her life, because if he didn’t get there in time and didn’t alert everybody. No way,” Nicole Allen said.
Allen and her sister Heather, a nurse, were in the shallow end of a pool at the Adventure Bound Campground with their sons when they heard the boy call out for help as he was cradling a limp girl in his arms.
“She had one of the goggle face masks on it was filled with water, so we pulled that off. She has the blue lips. Cold. Unresponsive,” Allen said.
The sisters launched into tandem CPR.
“I did compressions for three rounds, we did breaths twice,” Allen explained. “The girl coughed up a lot of the water and started to breath on her own -- it was labored but we put her in the rest position.”
A month ago, almost to the day, Allen’s sister lost her own 2-year-old son to drowning.
“I’m 32 and I’ve never seen anyone drown. And to have two incidents in a month,” Allen said.
On this day, a grieving mother saved another mother from the unending heartache of losing a child.
“I don’t know how my sister did it,” Allen said.
Adventure Bound Campground didn’t respond to a request for comment on the incident.
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BEIJING (AP) — Authorities in southwestern China’s Chengdu have maintained strict COVID-19 lockdown measures on the city of 21 million despite a major earthquake that killed at least 65 people in outlying areas.
Footage circulating online Tuesday showed workers wearing top-to-bottom protective gear preventing residents of apartment buildings from exiting through locked lobby doors following Monday’s 6.8 magnitude quake centered in the surrounding province of Sichuan.
Buildings in Chengdu and other parts of western China were shaken by the quake. No damage was reported in the city. The quake struck a mountainous area in Luding county, which sits on the edge of the Tibetan Plateau roughly 200 kilometers (125 miles) from Chengdu, where tectonic plates grind up against each other.
Despite only recording a handful of cases, Chengdu’s lockdown is the most severe since China’s largest city of Shanghai was placed in isolation over the summer, prompting rare protests in person and online.
In all, 65 million Chinese in 33 cities including including seven provincial capitals are currently under varying levels of lockdown while the government is discouraging domestic travel during upcoming national holidays.
Outbreaks have been reported in 103 cities, the highest since the early days of the pandemic in early 2020.
Most Chengdu residents are confined to their apartments or residential complexes. In the eastern port city of Tianjin, classes were moved online after a handful of new cases were reported.
China’s authoritarian Communist political system demands strict adherence to measures dictated by the central leadership overwhelmingly dominated by party leader Xi Jinping.
Local leaders, including Sichuan’s recently appointed provincial party secretary, are often parachuted in from Beijing with little knowledge of local conditions and a firm mandate to carry out Xi’s dictates.
The ruthless and often chaotic enforcement of the Shanghai lockdown led to widespread complaints over shortages of food, medication and access to health care. In a sign of how little has changed, at least one district in Chengdu has banned even the ordering of takeout meals and coffee, according to a notice posted on the internet.
China has stuck to its hard-line “zero-COVID” policy of compulsory testing, lockdowns, quarantines and masking despite advice from the World Health Organization and moves by most other countries to open up again since the virus was first detected in the central Chinese city of Wuhan in late 2019.
China on Tuesday reported 1,499 new cases of local infection, most of them asymptomatic. Sichuan accounted for 138 of that total figure.
The quake knocked out power and damaged buildings in the historic mountain town of Moxi in the Tibetan autonomous prefecture of Garze, where 37 people were killed. Tents were erected for more than 50,000 people being moved from homes made unsafe by the quake, the official Xinhua News Agency reported.
State broadcaster CCTV showed rescue crews pulling a woman who appeared uninjured from a collapsed home in Moxi, where many of the buildings are constructed from wood and brick. Around 150 people were reported with varying degrees of injuries.
Another 28 people were killed in neighboring Shimian county on the outskirts of the city of Ya’an. State media reported 248 people injured, mainly in Moxi, and another 16 people missing.
Three of the dead were workers at the Hailuogou Scenic Area, a glacier and forest nature reserve.
Along with the deaths, authorities reported landslides that damaged homes, caused power interruptions and stranded people behind a newly created lake. One landslide blocked a rural highway, leaving it strewn with boulders.
The earthquake and lockdown follow a heat wave and drought that led to water shortages and power cuts due to Sichuan’s reliance on hydropower.
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ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE: AJG) will be hosting its regularly scheduled quarterly management meeting on Tuesday, September 20, from 7:00 a.m. until approximately 9:00 a.m. CT. This quarter's meeting will take place virtually via conference call. During the call, the company's operating and financial leaders will present background information and commentary on the company's business operations and financial outlook, and will take questions from the investment community.
The conference call will be broadcast live through Gallagher's website at www.ajg.com/irmeeting, and a conference call replay will be available at the same link through September 27, 2022. Any information distributed in conjunction with this meeting will be available on September 20 at 6:30 a.m. CT at https://www.ajg.com/September20materials.
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE:AJG), a global insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting services firm, is headquartered in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. Gallagher provides these services in approximately 130 countries around the world through its owned operations and a network of correspondent brokers and consultants.
Contact:
Raymond Iardella
VP Investor Relations
(630) 285-3661/ ray_iardella@ajg.com
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NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with author A.M. Homes about her new book, The Unfolding, which focuses on a Republican power broker between election night 2008 and Inauguration Day in January 2009.
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NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with author A.M. Homes about her new book, The Unfolding, which focuses on a Republican power broker between election night 2008 and Inauguration Day in January 2009.
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BROOMFIELD, Colo., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Crocs, Inc. (NASDAQ: CROX), a world leader in innovative casual footwear for women, men, and children, today announced that it will present at Piper Sandler's Growth Frontiers Conference on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at 10:30am ET.
A live broadcast of the Company's presentation may be found on the Investor Relations section of the Crocs website, investors.crocs.com. A replay of the webcast will remain available on the website for 1 year following the completion of the conference.
About Crocs, Inc.:
Crocs, Inc. (Nasdaq: CROX) is a world leader in innovative casual footwear for women, men, and children, combining comfort and style with a value that consumers know and love. The Company's brands include Crocs and HEYDUDE and its products are sold in more than 85 countries through wholesale and direct-to-consumer channels. For more information on Crocs, Inc. please visit investors.crocs.com. To learn more about our brands, please visit www.crocs.com or www.heydudeshoesusa.com or follow @Crocs or @heydudeshoes on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
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Investor Contact:
Cori Lin, Crocs, Inc.
(303) 848-5053
clin@crocs.com
PR Contact:
Melissa Layton, Crocs, Inc.
(303) 848-7885
mlayton@crocs.com
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NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Max Fisher, author of The Chaos Machine, about how social media companies leverage content that elicits anger and outrage to keep users engaged on their platforms.
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NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Max Fisher, author of The Chaos Machine, about how social media companies leverage content that elicits anger and outrage to keep users engaged on their platforms.
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The Big 12 held a block party during the opening week of the season with multiple touchdowns scored on special teams.
There were four punt returns for touchdowns, including two after blocked punts. A blocked field goal turned into a fifth score. And another blocked punt led to a quick TD one play later.
Granted, half of the opponents were members of the Championship Subdivision, but it does show what the Big 12 is capable of on special teams this season.
According to the league, it’s the second time in its 27-year history that there were four TDs scored off of punts in the same week. The other occurred in 2002. Nationally, it’s the most among FBS conferences since the ACC had five punt-related TDs in one week in 2018.
“I hope that’s a weapon for us,” Baylor coach Dave Aranda said.
Aranda watched Gavin Holmes return a punt 72 yards for a score in a 69-10 win over Albany. Holmes is a sixth-year wideout who missed all of last season with a foot injury. The Bears averaged more than 10 yards per return on five other punts.
“We talk about hidden yardage and we talk about trying to attack on that phase of the game,” Aranda said. “I think when we look at the tape, I think there’s going to be a lot of yards being gained by athleticism and quick decisions and instincts and all of it.”
Derius Davis gave TCU a spark when he ran back a punt 60 yards for a TD. He also scored on a 27-yard reverse to give new coach Sonny Dykes his first win, 38-13 over Colorado. Dykes said the second-quarter punt return kept TCU in the game until the Horned Frogs could get going on offense.
Davis tied KaVontae Turpin’s TCU record of four career punt returns for TDs. Combined with a 100-yard kickoff return against West Virginia last season, Davis has five career special teams scores.
“If you give him some room to run, he knows how to finish,” Dykes said.
Kansas State’s Seth Porter blocked a South Dakota punt and teammate Desmond Purnell picked it up and ran 17 yards untouched into the end zone in the Wildcats’ 34-0 win.
“Those are things that are hard to recover from,” South Dakota coach Bob Nielson said. “I think 80% in college football if you get a blocked punt for a touchdown, you lose a football game. We spent a lot of time on our kicking game so we understand that, and we knew it was a lot to overcome.”
No one was having more fun than West Virginia’s CJ Donaldson. The 240-pound freshman certainly had quite a debut in a 38-31 loss to Pittsburgh.
Donaldson wasn’t even on the depth chart for West Virginia’s opener. He arrived on campus as a tight end, and it was discussed that he would get some action at wide receiver and running back. He ended up being all over the place.
In the third quarter, Donaldson blocked a punt deep in Pittsburgh territory. He lined up right of center and made a beeline to the left as Pitt’s Sam Vander Haar, a redshirt freshman, took several steps to his right.
“We’d been practicing it all week,” Donaldson said. “We’d been seeing they had a new punter and a new snapper, so their timing was not as perfect as it would be. So we called a ‘full-go’ call. And I saw him running out to the right and he was holding it.”
West Virginia recovered and Donaldson scored on a 5-yard run on the next play, carrying several Panthers into the end zone.
Donaldson had been inserted at running back early in the second quarter as a change-of-pace option for starter Tony Mathis and backup Justin Johnson. His first carry was a 44-yard run that set up West Virginia’s first touchdown. Donaldson finished with seven carries for 125 yards, the second-best performance among Big 12 backs behind the 126 yards by Deuce Vaughn of Kansas State.
“When my number was called, Tony told me to focus in and just live in the moment. And I was just living in the moment,” Donaldson said. “When the opportunity came, I took it. It was very eye-opening. I wasn’t expecting to see 75,000 people out there. I’m from high school. The most I ever played in front of was probably max 2,000. It was a very great experience.”
Other special teams gems included:
— D’Shawn Jamison of Texas blocked a Louisiana-Monroe punt and teammate Keilan Robinson returned it 12 yards for a TD. Jamison later scored on a 69-yard interception return off a tipped pass in the 52-10 win.
— Jereme Robinson of Kansas blocked a field goal try and teammate Jacobee Bryant scooped up the ball and returned it 61 yards for a TD in a 56-10 win over Tennessee Tech. It was the first such touchdown for the Jayhawks since Patrick Brown did it against Oklahoma in 1996.
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TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lazydays Holdings, Inc. (NasdaqCM: LAZY) today announced that John North joined Lazydays as its Chief Executive Officer on September 6, 2022. Mr. North was also appointed to serve as a director on the Company's Board of Directors. Robert DeVincenzi, who has been acting as Interim Chief Executive Officer, will return to his role as Lead Independent Director on the board.
In connection with the commencement of John North's service, Lazydays granted Mr. North a restricted stock unit award covering 105,308 shares of Lazydays common stock. This award was granted as an inducement material to Mr. North becoming a new employee of Lazydays in accordance with The Nasdaq Stock Market Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). This restricted stock unit award will vest over three years, with one-third of the award vesting annually on September 6, 2023, 2024 and 2025.
The award was granted to Mr. North pursuant to the terms of his employment agreement and restricted stock unit award agreement, and is subject to accelerated vesting as described in the restricted stock unit award agreement. The award was granted pursuant to a stand-alone inducement restricted stock unit award agreement. However, such award will contain terms substantially similar to the terms of the Lazydays Holdings, Inc. Amended and Restated 2018 Long Term Incentive Plan.
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John most recently served as Chief Financial Officer of Copart, Inc. (Nasdaq:CPRT), a member of the S&P 500 and a leading provider of online auctions and vehicle remarketing services. Previously, he served as the Chief Financial Officer of Avis Budget Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:CAR), a global leader in car and truck rental and on-demand car sharing. Before joining Avis Budget Group, he spent 17 years in leadership roles with Lithia Motors, Inc. (NYSE:LAD), one of the largest automotive retailers in the United States, including as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer. John earned his B.S. in Finance from Santa Clara University and is a Certified Public Accountant and a CFA Charterholder.
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NEW DELHI (AP) — India and China have cleared a new approach in COVID-19 vaccination — two needle-free options, one a squirt in the nose and the other inhaled through the mouth.
Regulators in India authorized Bharat Biotech’s nasal version on Tuesday as an option for people who haven’t yet been vaccinated.
“This step will further strengthen our collective fight against the pandemic,” Indian health minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Twitter.
It’s not clear how well the nasal version works. Bharat didn’t immediately release results of its studies or say how soon the new option will roll out.
CanSino Biologics announced Sunday that Chinese regulators have approved an inhaled version of the company’s injected COVID-19 vaccine to be used as a booster dose. The company pointed to preliminary results of studies suggesting the inhaled version revved up immune protection after one puff. It’s not clear if that translated to improved effectiveness, or how soon the inhaled booster will be available.
COVID-19 vaccines today are shots, and they’ve saved millions of lives and continue to offer strong protection against severe illness and death, even as more contagious variants of the coronavirus circulate.
But shot-free versions are being explored as a strategy to improve protection against infection, with particular interest in nasal vaccines designed to fend off the virus right where it enters the body. Nearly a dozen possible candidates are in various stages of testing globally, and CanSino’s is one of two inhaled vaccine candidates being developed, according to the World Health Organization.
India’s nasal vaccine was developed by scientists at Washington University in St. Louis and later licensed to Indian vaccine maker Bharat Biotech. The company conducted two trials, giving two doses of the vaccine to 3,100 previously unvaccinated volunteers and as a booster to around 875 volunteers who had received two shots of other COVID-19 vaccines.
Bharat also is seeking clearance for the nasal spray to be used as a booster for the two-thirds of people in India who’ve already been vaccinated.
Bharat’s nasal spray uses a harmless chimpanzee cold virus to deliver a copy of the coronavirus spike protein to the lining of the nose, training the body to react if it encounters the real virus.
CanSino’s inhaled booster uses a similar harmless human cold virus — it’s the company’s one-dose injected vaccine turned into an aerosolized form. The inhaled vaccine was largely tested as a booster for people who had received another Chinese company’s COVID-19 shots.
Ashley St. John, who is an immunologist at the Duke-NUS Medical School in Singapore, said scientists are pursuing nasal and inhaled COVID-19 vaccine options because the immune system has specialized tools to protect different sites in our body in slightly different ways.
“The advantage with nasal vaccines is that it may get rid of the virus before it has a chance to establish itself in the lungs and replicate,” said Dr. Vineeta Bal, an immunologist and professor at the Indian Institute of Science Education Research in Pune city.
The advantages that vaccines sprayed through the mouth have will depend on the size of individual droplets in the spray, Bal added. Large droplets would train defenses in the mouth and parts of the throat, while smaller droplets are expected to travel deeper and reach the lungs.
It also may be easier to administer a squirt in the nose than a shot, especially in low-income countries, said Dr. Michael Diamond of Washington University in St. Louis, who helped create the vaccine licensed to Bharat.
In October 2021, Russia’s Health Ministry allowed early trials of a nasal form of Sputnik V among 500 volunteers, but the status of those trials and the availability of the vaccine remains unclear.
Vaccination rates in India have dipped in the past months with detected cases plateauing. Around 940 million people, or 67% of the population, have received the first two shots, but only 15% of them have received a third booster shot.
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ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As Mississippi's capital city, Jackson, faces an unprecedented water shortage crisis, National Airlines donated and airlifted hundreds of cases of drinking water to the city, as part of its social responsibility initiative. Over 150,000 people in the city are left without safe running water after the city's main water treatment facility failed due to the recent flooding.
The National Airlines A330-200 flight from Fort Lauderdale to Jackson was transporting a prominent school band along with their specialized equipment in the cargo belly. The crew and operations team used the remaining luggage space as an opportunity to load the water cases, making sure the needed supplies reached Jackson on time for distribution.
"National has always been in the forefront of transporting immediate relief supplies to crisis-hit regions. Be it COVID-19 medical supplies or essential supplies during natural calamities, National Airlines aircraft airlifts supplies to the most affected areas for timely distribution. The recent efforts to bring drinking water to Jackson, is yet another opportunity for us to serve people when in dire need", remarked Christopher Alf, Chairman, National Air Cargo Holdings, Inc.
The recent flooding of the Pearl River led to the failure of pumps at the Jackson water treatment plant. This decreased the water supply to households this week. Currently, state officials and voluntary organizations are coordinating efforts to distribute safe drinking water to each household as the situation gets better in the region. People are also advised to boil water before using it for essential purposes.
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VIRGINIA WATER, England – Billy Horschel paused on his way to the sprawling clubhouse at Wentworth Monday to talk with Ian Poulter and Lee Westwood. Under normal circumstances it would have been an easily forgettable scene.
These are not normal circumstances.
The extremes in professional golf crash into each other this week in a singularly complex and contentious moment. On one side, the likes of Horschel, Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm who have all pledged their fealty to the PGA Tour and the status quo. On the other, Westwood, Poulter and more than a dozen others who pledged their allegiance to flush bank accounts and a Saudi-backed startup unlike any other.
The BMW PGA Championship is not the first time the two sides of the LIV Golf divide have shared the same tee sheet, but it does feel like the most significant. Even at the Scottish Open in July, after a judge granted three players a stay that allowed them to participate in the co-sanctioned event, the bitterness and vitriol hadn’t reached this level.
Full-field tee times from the BMW PGA Championship
This is different because it’s personal, for everyone, and it’s nuanced, for many.
For Horschel, the 18 LIV players in this week’s field at the BMW PGA Championship, which the American won last year, is an unacceptable insult.
“Even though Lee Westwood and Ian Poulter have been stalwarts for the European tour, I don't think those guys really should be here,” Horschel said Tuesday at Wentworth. “I honestly don't think that the American guys who haven't supported the PGA Tour should be here. The Abraham Ancer[s], the Talor Gooch[es], the Jason Kokraks [Kokrak withdrew from the BMW PGA]; you've never played this tournament, you've never supported the DP World Tour. Why are you here?
“You are here for one reason only and that's to try to get world ranking points because you don't have it. It's hypocritical because of what some of these guys have said this week when they said they wanted to play less golf. It's pretty hypocritical to come over here and play outside LIV when your big thing was to spend more time with family and want to play less golf.”
It's a fair point. Gooch has previously played in exactly zero regular DP World Tour events. Ancer has played in four European circuit tournaments and never the BMW PGA Championship before this week.
This is where things get nuanced. In some minds, there are layers to this week’s treachery. Regarding the likes of Poulter and Westwood and a handful of others, players who have always supported their home tour, there is a level, however begrudged, of acceptance. Regarding Gooch, Ancer & Co., it feels like a cheap grab for world ranking points or, as it relates to others, even worse - European Ryder Cup points, which start counting this week for next year’s matches.
For Rahm, this is the reality he struggles to reconcile.
“I think the PGA Tour will and can honestly survive without some big players. But the European tour, there are many key players that have been key for European tour golf and the Ryder Cup that have a lot of collective years on the European tour; that them coming, I don't necessarily think it's a bad thing,” Rahm said. “What I don't understand is some players that have never shown any interest in [the] European tour, have never shown any interest in playing this event, being given an opportunity just because they can get world ranking points, and hopefully make majors next year.”
Rahm went on to explain that a friend and European tour member, Alfredo Garcia-Heredia, didn’t qualify for this week’s tournament, the DP World Tour’s flagship event, because of the LIV players in the field.
“They [LIV players] don't know. They don't care. They don't know the history of this event,” Rahm continued. “They are only here because they are trying to get world ranking points.”
Personal.
But this is also where it gets nuanced. In the fractured world of professional golf, it has become increasingly difficult to paint all players with the same brush. Perhaps Gooch and Ancer made opportunistic decisions to play this week’s event, but there are others who have made a commitment to the European circuit. Players like Poulter and Westwood and Patrick Reed. That’s right, P-Reed, Captain America and Continental Europe's great antagonist in the Ryder Cup.
Reed is playing the BMW PGA for the third time and an examination of his record suggests he qualifies, like Poulter and Westwood, as someone who deserves the benefit of the doubt on this front.
“How many European events has he played?” asked Rahm, who was told Reed has played 23 regular DP World Tour events in his career, to which Rahm allowed, “more than me.”
Reed was a polarizing figure long before LIV Golf landed liked a 350-yard drive and it’s easy to box him in as “them,” but by Rahm’s own definition perhaps Reed’s earned the right.
As he teed off Tuesday in a grey mist, Reed said he never considered withdrawing from the event because of the ongoing LIV Golf divide.
“Being a guy who has fully supported this tour as an American - during COVID year when these guys were really struggling, I made an effort to travel to come over and play. A lot of guys stayed home because of COVID, but I wanted to show my support,” Reed told GolfChannel.com. “It would be no different for me not to come over and play their biggest event.”
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COLUMBIA, S.C. — A pregnant Black activist serving four years in prison for her behavior at racial justice protests will have her sentence reconsidered as she struggles to reach her due date behind bars.
Raising questions about free speech and equal justice, Brittany Martin, 34, was found guilty this spring of breaching the peace in a high and aggravated manner over comments she made to police. Her lawyers have been pushing for a lesser sentence amid increasing concerns about her health and that of her baby, due in November.
Advocates with Black Voters Matter have been circulating a petition calling for her release. Civil rights attorney and former state lawmaker Bakari Sellers will tell the judge on Sept. 12 that the punishment is unjust.
"She's in jail because she talked in America," said Sybil Dione Rosado, her trial attorney. "She's a dark-skinned Black woman who is unapologetically Black and radical."
Martin moved with her four younger children to Sumter, South Carolina, from Iowa in spring 2020 and was "ready to go and protest" after the police killings of Breonna Taylor and George Floyd sparked a nationwide movement that year, her sister said.
But Martin also had someone else on her mind: In 2016, Sumter police fatally shot her brother-in-law 19 times when officers said he fired a gun after a chase in a stolen car. When she took to the streets, she carried grief over her family's past.
In court, prosecutors presented police body camera recordings including snippets of those demonstrations. Shared with the AP, they don't show her laying hands on any officers. Videos from May 31, 2020 show Martin chanting "No justice, no peace," in an officer's face. Police donned riot gear and discussed using tear gas before letting the crowd disperse.
Martin used stronger language days later.
"Some of us gon' be hurting. And some of y'all gon' be hurting," Martin told officers. "We ready to die for this. We tired of it. You better be ready to die for the blue. I'm ready to die for the Black."
The jury acquitted Martin of inciting a riot and reached no verdict on whether she threatened officers' lives. Her legal team was "elated" when jurors found her guilty only of breaching the peace, punishable by no more than a $500 fine and 30 days in jail, investigator Tony Kennedy recalled.
State law defines breachers of the peace as any disturbers, "dangerous and disorderly persons" or people who utter "menaces or threatening speeches." But prosecutors presented the charge as a "high and aggravated" crime, which carries up to 10 years imprisonment. Rosado said Judge Kirk Griffin did not allow her to explain the distinction, and the possibility of a much stiffer penalty, to the jury.
Prosecutors did not respond to interview requests. Sumter police said it would be inappropriate to comment, given the potential for additional action.
Sellers called the sentence "beyond the pale."
"The fact is you have people who stormed the Capitol, who led to the death of law enforcement, who tried to overturn an election and fracture democracy. And they're getting two months, three months, six months," Sellers said. "And Brittany Martin gets four years."
Of the roughly 850 people charged with federal crimes related to the Jan. 6 insurrection, more than 330 have pleaded guilty to receive lesser sentences, mostly misdemeanors punishable by no more than a year.
In a court filing, Sellers points to others convicted under the same charge who had their sentences reduced. A more high-profile case involved an intoxicated University of Alabama football fan who punched a University of South Carolina fan unconscious after the Gamecocks upset the Crimson Tide. The man was pronounced dead after a motorist unknowingly drove over his body. The fan got three years in prison, the rest of his 10-year sentence suspended.
Martin said her body "can't get comfortable with the baby" and as of July, she lost 12 pounds while incarcerated, despite the pregnancy. She was taken twice by ambulance to a hospital that month, once after experiencing contractions and again after entering preterm labor at 25 weeks, according to her sister Whitney Martin and Rosado. Martin's prison report shows she went to eight outside medical appointments throughout July and August.
Martin recently got sent to solitary confinement for refusing to cut her dreads, a violation of a policy Rosado called "racially biased." According to the grooming policy, which seeks to "promote safety," the prison allows neatly braided, corn-rowed hair only when worn straight back and individual braids but not dreadlocks or twists.
Martin said she's been verbally harassed by guards and injured by inmates. Rosado reported seeing scratches on Martin's face and a bloody right eye during a recent visit. Martin's prison report shows she was sent to detention for 35 days on June 5 over threatening to inflict harm on an employee and again for 22 days on July 28 over refusing or failing to obey orders.
National Racial Justice Network President Dr. Candace Brewer wants to ensure Martin "does not end up where Sandra Bland" did, referring to the Black Chicago woman who died in a Texas jail after a trooper said she failed to signal a lane change.
A lot changed during the two years since the protests.
In November 2020, Martin received 7 years probation for willful intent to injure and leaving a crime scene in Iowa, where in August 2019, her teenage son had accused her of purposely hitting him with her SUV and driving away. Iowa court documents allege that Martin told her son — who wound up hospitalized with minor injuries — that she hoped he would die. Rosado said the South Carolina judge — who did not respond to an interview request — did not mention the Iowa conviction in his sentencing decision.
In 2021, Martin co-founded Mixed Sistaz United, a local group that served meals for homeless people, organized voter registration drives and hosted a Juneteenth celebration.
This January, Martin's 18-year-old son was shot and killed in his car outside a Waterloo, Iowa convenience store — a loss Martin and her family are still mourning.
Martin's sister has been caring for the younger children, who she said are "missing their mom." The 5-year-old hasn't sounded like his happy self on the phone, Martin said.
"It's been times in this prison where I have started giving up for a second, mentally and emotionally," Martin said. "It seemed like the Holy Spirit just put that spoon in my mouth, like 'Come on, you've got to eat. You've got to get up.'"
"I had to think about my babies. I had to think about my love for them, which is why I'm even in this situation," she said.
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SAN DIEGO, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking Therapeutics, Inc. ("Viking") (NASDAQ: VKTX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of novel therapies for metabolic and endocrine disorders, today announced that the company will participate at two upcoming investor conferences.
Details of the company's participation are as follows:
- H.C. Wainwright 24th Annual Global Investment Conference
Details: Dr. Lian will deliver a corporate presentation and Viking management will participate in 1-on-1 meetings
Conference Dates: September 12-14, 2022
Presentation Timing: 12:30 – 1:00 p.m. Eastern on Wednesday, September 14, 2022
Format: Hybrid conference (in person and virtual); webcast available
- Morgan Stanley 20th Annual Global Healthcare Conference
Details: Viking management will participate in 1-on-1 meetings
Conference Dates: September 12-14, 2022
Format: In-person at Sheraton New York Hotel
A live webcast of the H.C. Wainwright presentation may be accessed via a link on the Viking Therapeutics website in the Investors & Media section under Webcasts. Additionally, a replay of the webcast will be available on the Viking website following the conferences.
Viking Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of novel first-in-class or best-in-class therapies for the treatment of metabolic and endocrine disorders. Viking's research and development activities leverage its expertise in metabolism to develop innovative therapeutics designed to improve patients' lives. The company's clinical programs include VK2809, a novel, orally available, small molecule selective thyroid hormone receptor beta agonist for the potential treatment of lipid and metabolic disorders, which is currently being evaluated in a Phase 2b study for the treatment of biopsy-confirmed non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and fibrosis. In a Phase 2a trial for the treatment of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and elevated low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C), patients who received VK2809 demonstrated statistically significant reductions in LDL-C and liver fat content compared with patients who received placebo. The company is also developing VK2735, a novel dual agonist of the glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) receptors for the potential treatment of various metabolic disorders. VK2735 is currently being evaluated in a Phase 1 clinical trial. In the rare disease space, the company is developing VK0214, a novel, orally available, small molecule selective thyroid hormone receptor beta agonist for the potential treatment of X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (X-ALD). VK0214 is currently being evaluated in a Phase 1b clinical trial in patients with the adrenomyeloneuropathy (AMN) form of X-ALD.
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Pedestrian killed in early morning collision in North Bergen, NJ
NORTH BERGEN — A 64-year-old pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle early Tuesday morning on Tonnelle Avenue, according to the Hudson County Prosecutor's Office.
Just before 6 a.m., police were notified of a collision in the area of Tonnelle and 69th street.
Angel Ruano, of North Bergen, was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 6:47 a.m.
According to a preliminary investigation, Ruano was hit by a 2005 Honda Civic driven by a 46-year-old Bronx, New York man.
The driver remained at the scene and was not injured in the collision.
An investigation into the matter is ongoing, officials said. Anyone with information related to the fatal collision is asked to contact the prosecutor's office at 201-915-1345.
Dino Flammia is a reporter for New Jersey 101.5. You can reach him at dino.flammia@townsquaremedia.com
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White supremacist group crashes South Plainfield, NJ Labor Day parade
SOUTH PLAINFIELD — Mayor Matt Ansesh said a small group of white supremacists that joined the parade wearing American flag masks and sunglasses was not registered for the parade and were treated as protesters.
The incident continues a series of incidents that have marred the parade for the past three years.
Members of the group showed up at the end of the parade and were greeted by boo's, Ansesh told NJ.com.
Video of the group (WARNING: Language) in the parade identified the four members who marched as the New Jersey European Heritage Association. Members carried a banner that read "Defend American Labor. Close the border." Others carried an original 13-star colonial flag.
A voice can be heard telling the group they are not welcome. Another called them "racist pieces of s**t."
No police 'escort'
The mayor told NJ.com that claims the group appeared to be getting a police escort are inaccurate and praised police for how they handled the group's appearance. In a separate statement, Anesh thanked police for "not allowing Labor Day to be marred by this group."
"The South Plainfield Police Department intervened and treated the group as protesters. In no way, shape or form did I, the governing body, the parade committee or any other SP group approve of their presence," Ansesh wrote in a tweet.
The ADL Center for Antisemitism Research considers the New Jersey European Heritage Association a hate group that "espouses racism, anti-Semitism and intolerance under the guise of 'saving' white European peoples from purported imminent extinction.
The parade was canceled at the last minute in 2019 after over a half dozen small homemade devices were found on a property along the parade route. The COVID-19 pandemic and crowd restrictions put in place by Gov. Phil Murphy canceled the parade in 2020 and the cleanup of damage from flooding by the remnants from Hurricane Ida caused the parade's cancellation in 2021.
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Tech that helps keep your kids safe at school
School is where you send your kids to learn essential concepts they’ll use for the rest of their lives. Still, for many, it can be scary to be away from your child for most of the day. Luckily, numerous tech products let you check in on your child throughout the day, keep them healthy and ensure they’re safe. We talked to our tech expert, Jaime Vazquez, to learn more about the best tech to keep your child safe at school.
What you should know about school safety tech
Types of school safety tech
- Location trackers: These devices are an ideal way to keep up with your child’s location. Many require you to be within 30 to 100 feet, but some have unique features that extend their range. For example, Apple’s AirTags can be located hundreds of miles away, so long as they are within Bluetooth range of an iPhone. Thanks to Apple’s “Find My” network, the AirTag can use any iPhone to locate your AirTag.
- Nutritional aids: When your kid is at school, it’s up to them to take care of their health and wellness. Still, it’s natural to wonder if your child is eating nutritional foods or drinking enough water. Luckily, several tech products can help you keep track of your child’s health.
- Online safety products: Nowadays, many kids use tablets and laptops as often as they use pencils and paper. Computers are great for accessing tons of information and keeping up with schoolwork, but the internet isn’t always safe. Online safety products can help your child navigate the internet without fear of getting a virus or oversharing personal information.
- Comfort products: These products are often overlooked but incredibly important. To ensure your kid feels secure and comfortable, you may need to send them to school with something that helps them release nervous energy.
Tech to keep up with your kid’s location
Location trackers let you know your child is still at school. You can use these devices when their school day ends to ensure they come straight home. Additionally, location trackers help your kid find lost items. For example, if they misplace their backpack at school, they can use a tracking device to find it easily.
Per Vazquez, “When considering a location tracker, you should check with your kid’s school to see if they have a specific policy regarding their use. Additionally, it’s important to check with your child to ensure it is OK with them.”
Tech to improve your child’s nutrition
It’s essential that your child stays hydrated throughout the day. Proper hydration is vital for your kid’s overall health, but it also helps them stay focused and improves their cognitive performance. According to the National Institutes of Health, most children get less than 20% of their daily water intake at school. This statistic is alarming, considering most children spend around half their day at school.
Smart water bottles are an excellent way to ensure your kid gets the water they need at school. Many smart bottles sync to your child’s phone, allowing you to track the amount of water they consume each day.
Tech to keep your kids safe online
Since most kids use laptops to do homework, it’s important to consider their safety on your home network. Unsecure networks can allow malicious users to see what your child is doing online. In some cases, these individuals may be able to glean personal information about your kid.
Securing your home network is vital. Many routers offer subscription services that keep your home network safe. They provide weekly reports via email or notifications that tell you what they’ve blocked. Some router subscriptions include ad blockers that can shield your child from unwanted advertising at a young age. The best routers often include parental controls that let you set restrictions on your kid’s devices.
Securing your child’s device is important as well. Ensure your child’s laptop has antivirus software to prevent ransomware and malware.
According to Vazquez, “The most important thing is to talk to your kid about online safety. Ensure they know that the internet isn’t an inherently safe or private place. The most successful ransomware, malware and phishing attacks typically require someone to click the wrong link or mistake a bad actor for someone they know. That is far more likely than your network security failing. Create a culture where it is safe for your kid to ask about anything. If they aren’t sure about something online, they should feel comfortable double-checking it with you.”
School safety products our tech expert recommends
HidrateSpark Pro Smart Water Bottle
This bottle syncs to your child’s phone via Bluetooth, letting you keep track of their daily water intake. It features a “find my bottle” feature, making it easy to find when it gets misplaced. It knows how much you should drink based on your weight and automatically adjusts goals based on the weather and your activity level.
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Fidget toys are a great way to help kids stay focused and not distract others. This cube has six fidget features that help your child reduce stress and anxiety. It’s available in six color combinations.
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This device can help you keep track of your child’s location. The Apple “Find My” network makes this one of the most reliable trackers. Setup is a breeze.
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This pack includes four tile trackers so you can place them in a few of your child’s belongings. They are compatible with Android and iOS devices. You can use these trackers to find your lost phone.
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This router can cover up to 2,000 square feet. The optional subscription service includes online threat protection, content filters and an ad blocker.
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TP-Link Deco Mesh Wi-Fi System
This system is ideal for homes of all shapes and sizes. It features a top-notch parental-control system that lets you block certain websites and limit internet time for specific devices.
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HIGH SCHOOLS
NOTE: The calendars are compiled from varsity schedules obtained by the Kenosha News. Schedule is subject to change because of weather or other factors.
Wednesday
Girls golf — Lake Geneva Badger at Central, Brighton Dale Links, 3:30 p.m.
Girls volleyball — Central at Lake Geneva Badger, 6:30 p.m.
Boys soccer (6:30 p.m. unless noted) — Racine Case at Bradford. Tremper at Indian Trail. Living Word Lutheran at Kenosha Christian Life, 4:30 p.m. Shoreland Lutheran vs. Racine St. Cat’s, Score Complex, 4:30 p.m. St. Joe’s at Dominican, Uihlein Soccer Park, 4:30 p.m.
Boys volleyball (6:30 p.m.) — Racine Case at Bradford. Tremper at Indian Trail.
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Girls tennis — St. Joe’s vs. South Milwaukee, The Club at Strawberry Creek, 4 p.m.
Thursday
Girls golf — Bradford, Tremper, Indian Trail at Johnson Park Golf Course, Racine, 1:30 p.m. Burlington at Central, Brighton Dale Links, 3:30 p.m. Wilmot at Union Grove, Ives Grove Golf Links, 3:30 p.m.
Girls tennis (4 p.m. unless noted) — Racine Horlick at Bradford. Franklin at Tremper. Indian Trail at Oak Creek. Central at Wilmot, 4:15 p.m.
Boys soccer — Wilmot at Cudahy, 4:30 p.m. Wisconsin Lutheran at Bradford, 6:30 p.m.
Cross country — Indian Trail at Arrowhead Invite, 3:50 p.m. Wilmot, Central at SLC Relays (boys 4:40 p.m., girls 6 p.m.), at Lake Geneva Badger. Christian Life at Ozaukee Invite, 4:30 p.m. Shoreland Lutheran at Hales Corners Park, 4 p.m.
Girls swimming — Badger/Central/Wilmot/Big Foot/Williams Bay at Edgerton, 5:30 p.m.
Boys volleyball (6:30 p.m.) — Waterford at Central. Union Grove at Wilmot.
Girls volleyball — Racine St. Cat’s at St. Joe’s, 6:30 p.m. Dominican at Shoreland Lutheran, 7 p.m.
Friday
Football (7 p.m. unless noted) — Racine Case at Bradford, 5:30 p.m. Tremper at Indian Trail, 5:30 p.m. Burlington at Central. Wilmot at Lake Geneva Badger. Christian Life vs. St. Joe’s, Ameche Field. Racine St. Cat’s at Shoreland Lutheran, 7 p.m.
Girls tennis — Tremper, Central at Mukwonago Invite, 12 p.m.
Boys soccer — Indian Trail at New Berlin West tournament, 3:30 p.m. Racine Lutheran at Christian Life, 4:30 p.m. Tremper at Waukesha North, 6:30 p.m. Shoreland Lutheran at Burlington, 4:30 p.m.
Girls golf — Badger, Elkhorn at Wilmot, Twin Lakes Country Club, 3 p.m.
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RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — With Brazil’s presidential election just a month off, President Jair Bolsonaro is feeding concern about the nation’s electronic voting system. He has long insisted that the machines, used for a quarter-century, are prone to fraud, though he acknowledged last year that hasn’t been proved. Brazil’s top electoral authority says the system has been tested rigorously and some critics of Bolsonaro say he may be laying the groundwork for an attempt to cling to power if the vote doesn’t go his way – much like former U.S. President Donald Trump, whom Bolsonaro admires.
Here’s a look at Brazil’s electronic vote system.
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WHY DOES BRAZIL USE AN ELECTRONIC SYSTEM?
Brazilian authorities adopted electronic voting machines to tackle longstanding fraud. In earlier elections, ballot boxes arrived at voting stations already stuffed with votes. Others were stolen and individual votes were routinely falsified, according to Brazil’s electoral authority.
Electronic machines were first used in 1996 and the first nationwide, electronic-only vote took place four years later. Today, results from more than 150 million eligible voters are presented mere hours after polls close. And no significant fraud has ever been detected.
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HOW COMMON IS ELECTRONIC VOTING ELSEWHERE?
More than two dozen countries use some form of an electronic system for national elections, according to the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance. But 80 percent don’t, and voters in most advanced democracies cast their ballots on paper.
Unlike Brazil, most ballots cast in the United States are hand-marked and tabulated by scanners. Since 2016, U.S. voting jurisdictions have almost completely phased out fully electronic balloting. Louisiana is now the only U.S. state where voting machines don’t produce some type of paper record statewide.
Most voters in the U.S. also cast a hand-marked paper ballot, which is then run through an electronic tabulator to produce results far more quickly than a hand count would do.
In the U.S., a 2018 report by the National Academy of Sciences urged that a voter-verified paper record exist for every ballot cast, with the originals secured in case results are challenged.
Mark Lindeman, director of Verified Voting, a nonpartisan group that tracks use of voting equipment in the U.S., said a lack of physical records makes it harder to fight accusations of fraud.
“The 2020 (U.S.) election showed the value of paper ballots to check election results,” he said. “But it also showed that political leaders can attack any election result they don’t like — even before the election — and that those attacks can do harm even when the claims defy physical reality. That’s probably a larger threat to free and fair elections than any current election technology.”
Brazil’s system doesn’t produce a paper record of individual votes, though Bolsonaro has advocated for that.
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HOW IS BRAZIL’S VOTING SYSTEM AUDITED?
The electoral authority says voting machines are checked for reliability before, during and after balloting. Votes recorded by each machine can be cross-checked with the overall tallies after the vote.
Election officials acknowledge that hacking is always a risk, but say no one has ever managed to alter the machines’ source code or election results. They say risks are further minimized because the machines aren’t connected to the internet and information is sent only through internal systems, segments of which shut down if alterations are detected.
For this year’s elections, over a dozen institutions — including police, the military, prosecutors and universities — accepted the electoral court’s invitation to audit the machines. During a three-day hackathon in May, some 20 hired experts sought to penetrate the system. None succeeded.
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WHEN DID FRAUD ALLEGATIONS BEGIN?
In 1993, then-lawmaker Bolsonaro complained to members of the military that the paper voting system was rigged, and spoke in favor of digitalization. Once electronic voting was implemented, however, he became one of its fiercest critics. In 2015, he proposed a constitutional amendment to introduce printed records of votes that would allow manual recounts. That passed Congress, but arguments it was too costly and could violate the right to a secret ballot led the Supreme Court to block it.
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WHAT EVIDENCE DOES BOLSONARO CITE?
Bolsonaro won the presidency in a 2018 runoff, and later vociferously claimed fraud had denied him an outright victory in the first round.
For months, he promised proof was coming, and his administration tasked the Federal Police with scouring the prior 25 years for evidence. Finally, last year he acknowledged, “There is no way to prove the elections were or weren’t fraudulent. There are indications.” Following that admission, lawmakers rejected a new Bolsonaro-backed bill once again seeking to adopt printed records.
Still, Bolsonaro has continued to attack the machines’ reliability. In July, he called dozens of diplomats to the presidential residence to present his claims. He focused heavily on the existence of a police investigation into a 2018 incident in which a hacker broke into the electoral authority’s internal system. The authority, which asked for the police investigation, said the hacker never accessed any voting machines nor their source code and so couldn’t alter the data or compromise results.
The U.S. State Department issued a statement a day after Bolsonaro’ s meeting with diplomats, saying Brazil’s electoral system and democratic institutions are a “model for the world.”
Allegations that the system is unreliable have spread across social media and messaging apps — often in groups backing the president. That is similar to the attacks questioning the security of voting equipment in the U.S. since Trump lost the 2020 presidential election. Republicans in some places have sought to ditch all voting and tabulating machines in favor of paper ballots and hand-counting.
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WHAT IS THE MILITARY’S ROLE?
Bolsonaro, a former army captain who has filled his government with military figures, has sought to expand armed forces’ role in elections. As a gesture, the electoral authority invited the armed forces to sit on its transparency commission and propose modifications to the system. On that commission, Defense Minister Paulo Sérgio Nogueira has made a series of statements echoing Bolsonaro’s claims. That has provoked concern at home and abroad about the armed forces — which imposed a 1964-1985 dictatorship — overstepping constitutional bounds and potentially becoming tools in an antidemocratic campaign.
Earlier this year, accompanied by top adviser Gen. Augusto Heleno, Bolsonaro said the armed forces “will not perform the role of just rubber stamping the electoral process, or taking part as spectators.” He suggested the military could conduct a parallel count of the results. The Defense Ministry also sent dozens of questions and suggestions to the electoral authority for potential improvements.
Negotiations with the electoral authority’s president, Alexandre de Moraes, seemed to bear fruit last week. The Defense Ministry acknowledged the success of tests carried out on the electronic machines. And de Moraes accepted the ministry’s proposal to run public pre-election tests using biometrics, with voters identified by fingerprints and photos. It isn’t clear whether such a system could be implemented for the election’s first round on Oct. 2.
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COLUMBIA, S.C. — A pregnant Black activist serving four years in prison for her behavior at racial justice protests will have her sentence reconsidered as she struggles to reach her due date behind bars.
Raising questions about free speech and equal justice, Brittany Martin, 34, was found guilty this spring of breaching the peace in a high and aggravated manner over comments she made to police. Her lawyers have been pushing for a lesser sentence amid increasing concerns about her health and that of her baby, due in November.
Advocates with Black Voters Matter have been circulating a petition calling for her release. Civil rights attorney and former state lawmaker Bakari Sellers will tell the judge on Sept. 12 that the punishment is unjust.
"She's in jail because she talked in America," said Sybil Dione Rosado, her trial attorney. "She's a dark-skinned Black woman who is unapologetically Black and radical."
Martin moved with her four younger children to Sumter, South Carolina, from Iowa in spring 2020 and was "ready to go and protest" after the police killings of Breonna Taylor and George Floyd sparked a nationwide movement that year, her sister said.
But Martin also had someone else on her mind: In 2016, Sumter police fatally shot her brother-in-law 19 times when officers said he fired a gun after a chase in a stolen car. When she took to the streets, she carried grief over her family's past.
In court, prosecutors presented police body camera recordings including snippets of those demonstrations. Shared with the AP, they don't show her laying hands on any officers. Videos from May 31, 2020 show Martin chanting "No justice, no peace," in an officer's face. Police donned riot gear and discussed using tear gas before letting the crowd disperse.
Martin used stronger language days later.
"Some of us gon' be hurting. And some of y'all gon' be hurting," Martin told officers. "We ready to die for this. We tired of it. You better be ready to die for the blue. I'm ready to die for the Black."
The jury acquitted Martin of inciting a riot and reached no verdict on whether she threatened officers' lives. Her legal team was "elated" when jurors found her guilty only of breaching the peace, punishable by no more than a $500 fine and 30 days in jail, investigator Tony Kennedy recalled.
State law defines breachers of the peace as any disturbers, "dangerous and disorderly persons" or people who utter "menaces or threatening speeches." But prosecutors presented the charge as a "high and aggravated" crime, which carries up to 10 years imprisonment. Rosado said Judge Kirk Griffin did not allow her to explain the distinction, and the possibility of a much stiffer penalty, to the jury.
Prosecutors did not respond to interview requests. Sumter police said it would be inappropriate to comment, given the potential for additional action.
Sellers called the sentence "beyond the pale."
"The fact is you have people who stormed the Capitol, who led to the death of law enforcement, who tried to overturn an election and fracture democracy. And they're getting two months, three months, six months," Sellers said. "And Brittany Martin gets four years."
Of the roughly 850 people charged with federal crimes related to the Jan. 6 insurrection, more than 330 have pleaded guilty to receive lesser sentences, mostly misdemeanors punishable by no more than a year.
In a court filing, Sellers points to others convicted under the same charge who had their sentences reduced. A more high-profile case involved an intoxicated University of Alabama football fan who punched a University of South Carolina fan unconscious after the Gamecocks upset the Crimson Tide. The man was pronounced dead after a motorist unknowingly drove over his body. The fan got three years in prison, the rest of his 10-year sentence suspended.
Martin said her body "can't get comfortable with the baby" and as of July, she lost 12 pounds while incarcerated, despite the pregnancy. She was taken twice by ambulance to a hospital that month, once after experiencing contractions and again after entering preterm labor at 25 weeks, according to her sister Whitney Martin and Rosado. Martin's prison report shows she went to eight outside medical appointments throughout July and August.
Martin recently got sent to solitary confinement for refusing to cut her dreads, a violation of a policy Rosado called "racially biased." According to the grooming policy, which seeks to "promote safety," the prison allows neatly braided, corn-rowed hair only when worn straight back and individual braids but not dreadlocks or twists.
Martin said she's been verbally harassed by guards and injured by inmates. Rosado reported seeing scratches on Martin's face and a bloody right eye during a recent visit. Martin's prison report shows she was sent to detention for 35 days on June 5 over threatening to inflict harm on an employee and again for 22 days on July 28 over refusing or failing to obey orders.
National Racial Justice Network President Dr. Candace Brewer wants to ensure Martin "does not end up where Sandra Bland" did, referring to the Black Chicago woman who died in a Texas jail after a trooper said she failed to signal a lane change.
A lot changed during the two years since the protests.
In November 2020, Martin received 7 years probation for willful intent to injure and leaving a crime scene in Iowa, where in August 2019, her teenage son had accused her of purposely hitting him with her SUV and driving away. Iowa court documents allege that Martin told her son — who wound up hospitalized with minor injuries — that she hoped he would die. Rosado said the South Carolina judge — who did not respond to an interview request — did not mention the Iowa conviction in his sentencing decision.
In 2021, Martin co-founded Mixed Sistaz United, a local group that served meals for homeless people, organized voter registration drives and hosted a Juneteenth celebration.
This January, Martin's 18-year-old son was shot and killed in his car outside a Waterloo, Iowa convenience store — a loss Martin and her family are still mourning.
Martin's sister has been caring for the younger children, who she said are "missing their mom." The 5-year-old hasn't sounded like his happy self on the phone, Martin said.
"It's been times in this prison where I have started giving up for a second, mentally and emotionally," Martin said. "It seemed like the Holy Spirit just put that spoon in my mouth, like 'Come on, you've got to eat. You've got to get up.'"
"I had to think about my babies. I had to think about my love for them, which is why I'm even in this situation," she said.
Copyright 2022 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. | https://www.wdiy.org/npr-news/npr-news/2022-09-06/a-black-protester-voiced-anger-at-police-in-south-carolina-she-got-4-years-in-prison | 2022-09-06T20:46:40Z | https://www.wdiy.org/npr-news/npr-news/2022-09-06/a-black-protester-voiced-anger-at-police-in-south-carolina-she-got-4-years-in-prison | true |
Minorities appear to be disproportionately targeted when jaywalking.
In the state of New York, a 2019 study shows that 90% of jaywalking tickets were issued to Black and Hispanic Americans even though they represent 55% of the population.
A high-profile case out of a suburb of Kansas City shows how explosive those stops can become.
On Valentine’s Day 2020, Justin Layton says he was walking home when he was approached by Independence, Missouri police. In the dashcam video, Layton is told he's being detained for jaywalking. The situation escalated, and by the time it was over, Layton was cited for “\interference with police, resisting arrest, and possession of a controlled substance. Layton said he had the medication to treat seizures.
Layton believes he was stopped for walking while Black. He believes that night, he could have died. He also believes, if he had died, his death would have ignited a movement similar to what happened after George Floyd died.
Charles T. Brown doesn’t know Layton. But as the head of an urban planning firm called Equitable Cities, he does know the history of an offense that started a century ago when cars became how most got around.
“Jaywalking is something that was made up by automobile companies to deflect blame when drivers are hit,” Brown said. “A disproportionate number of the number that are arrested and ticketed as it relates to jaywalking are people of color.”
The stop of Justin Layton fits the description, proven by the words of the officer who arrested him.
According to the police report, the Independence officer said he observed a man “dressed in a black hoodie” with “a hood pulled over his head,” the same as “prowlers” who “attempt to cover their faces so to not be identified.” The man was walking on a street that “had seen a recent rise in property crime.” For those reasons, the officer “turned [his] patrol vehicle back around” to follow the man who turned out to be Layton. Shortly after, Layton crossed the street when the signal said don’t. That’s when the officer got out.
“He said, ‘Stop, bro. Stop, bro. Come here, bro.' It’s like, ‘You ain’t my brother,’” Layton said. “He already made up, in his head, that, ‘I gotta see what this guy’s doing,’ when I’m just walking down the street like anybody else in the world— just a Black man walking down the street.”
“It has always been happening,” said Brown. “But now that we’re seeing it caught on tape, I think it’s leading more people to look at laws that are on our books that don’t actually improve safety. And jaywalking is one of those.”
In the last two years, that’s led to action. In Nevada, jaywalking is no longer a misdemeanor. In Virginia, it’s still illegal, but it can’t be the sole reason for stopping someone. Neither state has seen pedestrian deaths spike. Kansas City has eliminated jaywalking as a crime, and pedestrian deaths have gone up slightly.
But it’s hardly that simple. Layton believes even if he wasn't stopped for jaywalking, the officer would have found another reason to stop him.
“I have a 100% chance that they would have stopped me," Layton said. | https://www.wrtv.com/news/national/two-americas/how-jaywalking-has-exposed-racial-bias | 2022-09-06T20:48:42Z | https://www.wrtv.com/news/national/two-americas/how-jaywalking-has-exposed-racial-bias | true |
NEW YORK (AP) — The steel bands and brightly colored costumes of Caribbean Carnival came back to the streets of New York City, with the West Indian American Day Parade taking place in person Monday after a pandemic-induced hiatus.
Throngs of people made their way to the streets of Brooklyn, where one of the world’s largest celebrations of Caribbean culture takes place, after two years of virtual events.
Brooklyn is where hundreds of thousands of Caribbean immigrants and their descendants have put down roots and turned the Labor Day celebration into a must-do event, with onlookers and participants carrying flags from a slew of countries.
The main parade started in the late morning and was expected to go into the early evening. A separate street party known as J’Ouvert, commemorating freedom from slavery, was held in the early morning hours before the larger parade started off.
Outbreaks of violence have occasionally marred both the early morning and main parade, with the most high-profile being the 2015 death of an aide to then-Gov. Andrew Cuomo from stray gunfire during the hours of J’Ouvert, which used to start even earlier and was more informal.
Since then, a formal start time for J’Ouvert was instituted, along with checkpoints for entry, as well as an increase in police presence on the day.
Police had not reported any incidents in connection with Monday’s events. | https://www.myarklamiss.com/news/national-news/ap-colorful-west-indian-day-parade-returns-to-nyc-streets/ | 2022-09-06T20:50:44Z | https://www.myarklamiss.com/news/national-news/ap-colorful-west-indian-day-parade-returns-to-nyc-streets/ | true |
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – For many, visiting the doctor is something that only happens as a medical emergency. But, for people with chronic issues, visiting a doctor can become a daunting task. Some health experts say medical gaslighting can compound this problem.
What is it?
The term “medical gaslighting” is used to describe patients who felt that their symptoms were arbitrarily dismissed as insignificant or labeled as primarily psychological by doctors. According to the New York Times, the term came from a play entitled “Gaslight,” in which a husband tries to drive his wife insane.
How do I know if it’s happening to me?
Here is a list of tell-tale signs that you may be experiencing Medical Gaslighting:
- Interruptions – Are medical personnel interrupting you when you try to explain your symptoms? Frustration can set in if you are trying to resolve a medical issue that you are experiencing; but you keep getting cut off by the very people who should want to know more about those symptoms. This can result in a sense that your concerns are not “so serious” or that it is useless for you to try to explain your concerns.
- Rushing – Do you feel rushed as you try to explain your symptoms? Adding to interruptions; rushing can limit you and you might not be able to describe or communicate your symptoms clearly. If you’ve ever left the doctor’s office and thought to yourself “I wish I had said that”, you’ve probably experienced interruptions and rushing.
- Refusal to discuss symptoms – Are doctors/clinicians discussing and addressing your symptoms? At times, medical gaslighting will lead to a full explanation of your symptoms; but, your doctor is just jotting down notes or “listening”; but there is no actual conversation taking place addressing your symptoms. When this happens, you might leave the doctor’s office with more questions than answers. At the very least, at the end of your appointment, there should be a plan in place to address your symptoms.
- Personal Biases/Social Constraints – Are you noticing underlying biases and social constructs such as racism, ableism, and misogyny from your providers? If you are a woman who has been to a doctor and asked for pain control medications for any procedure described as “pressure” or a “little pinch”, and you have been refused, you have experienced medical gaslighting. Medical professionals who are interested in caring for their patients will take their patients concerns about pain into account and will not allow their own biases to interfere with their treatment.
- “It’s all in your head” – Have you been told that the only explanation for your symptoms is a psychological one? When a doctor decides that there is no other answer for your physical symptoms and is done trying to test you or diagnose your symptoms, it is common for the treating Physician to try and explain it away as a mental issue that you have conjured up.
Leana Gonzales is a prominent Real Estate Lender balancing her career, children and the relationship with her high school sweetheart of the last 26 years. In a statement to KMID/KPEJ she explained that early this year she went to the doctor for heart palpitations and trouble breathing. Her husband accompanied her to the appointment. After explaining her symptoms, the doctor suggested running a few tests. She then looked to Leana’s husband to see if he “had anything to add”.
Her husband, Johnny, explained that Leana had a very stressful job and that she was often anxious. At that point, Leana said the doctor dismissed her concerns without any further questions or exams and prescribed antidepressants and anxiety medications with no resolution to the initial complaint. Afterward, she decided to switch doctors and was able to find a remedy for the palpitations.
This type of gaslighting is more common place than we think. Female patients are statistically less likely to have a diagnosis for a chronic ailment and are more likely to be prescribed anti-depressants than men.
In another scenario, a husband and wife who spoke to KMID/KPEJ, explained that they had to advocate for their father after he was being “ignored” by the VA. After his daughter wrote a letter to the VA concerning the lack of attention that was being provided to her father’s concerns, the hospital was able to come up with a solution. The VA is an example of an overtaxed medical facility with too many patients and not enough doctor’s. The result is a lack of follow through and a resignation by the patients that “this is just the way it is”. In the end, veterans are falling through the cracks and are not being treated or they are being treated with limited accountability by the system.
What to do if it’s happening to you:
The rule of thumb to remember: you are your own best advocate for your medical treatment. The moment you walk into a hospital, doctor’s office or emergency room; the people treating you work for you. You wouldn’t expect to go into a restaurant and order tacos; but allow the waitress to tell you that you don’t want tacos and allow her to bring you a burger instead.
If you are experiencing any of the aforementioned scenarios, stop the conversation. Address how you are feeling about the communication.
Example:
- I am feeling like I can’t finish what I’m saying.
- I feel like you are rushing me and I can’t organize my thoughts to explain my symptoms clearly.
- I don’t believe you understand what I am trying to say or that you are addressing my symptoms.
The main takeaway should be that you are in charge of your own healthcare. Most medical facilities have Patient Care Advocates you can reach out to if you feel you are not being heard. And, if after trying to communicate your health concerns, you still feel like you are being mistreated, you should seek other medical opinions by requesting another doctor handle your case.
In an article titled “The toxic power dynamics of gaslighting in medicine”, Sarah Fraser, MSc MD CCFP says “Within the culture of medicine, gaslighting is a phenomenon I have both observed and experienced as a generalist. By recognizing gaslighting in medicine, this form of bullying can be brought to an end.” | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/medical-gaslighting-how-to-spot-it-and-how-to-stop-it/ | 2022-09-06T20:52:12Z | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/medical-gaslighting-how-to-spot-it-and-how-to-stop-it/ | true |
(NEXSTAR) — Despite how excited a few social media posts may have gotten you for the return of all-day breakfast at McDonald’s, don’t make your way to the drive-thru just yet.
In a written statement to Nexstar, a McDonald’s representative said the information being shared online is actually from a 2015 press release, when McDonald’s USA first announced all-day breakfast.
“We don’t have any updates to share about breakfast offerings at this time,” the representative said.
McDonald’s’ all-day breakfast was halted in March 2020, at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, as the company made adjustments to simplify operations for local workers. The original 2015 rollout of all-day breakfast was a boon for McDonald’s, with the company saying the change was a “very strong catalyst for momentum.” McDonald’s posted higher-than-expected first-quarter earnings in 2016, much of which was attributed to the popularity of its breakfast, CNBC reports.
So what time does McDonald’s stop serving breakfast now?
Prior to 2015, McDonald’s stopped serving breakfast at 10:30 a.m. Since the end of all-day breakfast, that time has been re-instated, though some locations may serve breakfast until 11 a.m.
McDonald’s’ breakfast menu is home to some of America’s fast-food breakfast faves, including the Egg McMuffin and the Bacon, Egg and Cheese Biscuit.
Breakfast at McDonald’s 101
The company officially added the breakfast line to menus nationwide in 1977, Mcdonald’s says. The full line came about after a long development of the Egg McMuffin, which began in early 1971.
According to McDonald’s owner Ray Kroc’s 1977 autobiography, local franchise owner Herb Peterson developed the sandwich and asked Kroc to try it. Kroc says Peterson refused to tell him what it was — fearful the owner would reject the idea — until after he’d tried it.
“He didn’t want me to reject it out of hand, which I might have done, because it was a crazy idea — a breakfast sandwich,” Kroc writes in “Grinding it Out: The Making of McDonald’s.” “… I boggled a bit at the presentation. But then I tasted it and I was sold. Wow!”
Egg McMuffins — the first McDonald’s breakfast item — were tested in select locations in 1972 and priced at 63 cents. | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/national-news/is-mcdonalds-really-bringing-all-day-breakfast-back/ | 2022-09-06T20:52:18Z | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/national-news/is-mcdonalds-really-bringing-all-day-breakfast-back/ | true |
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Disgraced Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes requested a new trial Tuesday, asserting in a court filing that a key witness for the prosecution now regrets the role he played in her conviction for investor fraud and conspiracy related to her failed blood-testing startup.
The petition centers on the reliability of testimony provided by former Theranos lab director Adam Rosendorff, who said he repeatedly raised concerns about the accuracy of bloods tests that were being administered to patients during his tenure in 2013 and 2014.
Prosecutors highlighted Rosendorff's testimony during their closing arguments to a jury that convicted Holme s on four felony counts of investor fraud and conspiracy earlier this year after a nearly four-month trial. The same jury acquitted Holmes on charges of fraud and conspiracy against patients who had their blood tested by Theranos.
Rosendorff, reached via LinkedIn, said he had no comment, adding “Do not contact me.”
Holmes, 38, is currently free on bail, but is facing up to 20 years in prison at a sentencing hearing scheduled for Oct. 17 in San Jose, California.
Her lawyers argued in a 17-page filing that Rosendorff is now expressing misgivings about his testimony, based on recent actions described in the court document.
The filing states that Rosendorff appeared at the home Holmes shares with her partner, William Evans, on the evening of August 8 in an attempt to meet with her. Evans intercepted Rosendorff, according to the document, and asked him to leave.
Before departing, according to the filing, Rosendorff told Evans that during his trial testimony “he tried to answer the questions honestly but that the prosecutors tried to make everyone look bad" and now feels like “he had done something wrong." Before he appeared at Holmes' residence, the document said, Rosendorff left a 30-second voicemail for one of her lawyers asking for a face-to-face meeting with Holmes because he thought it could be “quite healing” for both of them.
In their filing, Holmes lawyers said they had not been able to ask Rosendorff for further information about his reflections on his trial testimony for ethical reasons. The lawyers proposed an Oct. 3 hearing to discuss why they believe Rosendorff's recent actions merit a new trial.
Also on Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Edward Davila formally rejected a request to set aside the jury's verdicts in Holmes' trial. Davila's decision cited Rosendorff's testimony in support of his ruling. | https://www.mrt.com/news/article/Elizabeth-Holmes-seeks-new-trial-cites-key-17422940.php | 2022-09-06T20:59:13Z | https://www.mrt.com/news/article/Elizabeth-Holmes-seeks-new-trial-cites-key-17422940.php | true |
PHOENIX — A 32-year-old cyclist died Tuesday morning after he was struck by a car in west Phoenix.
Troy Rosales died at the scene of a collision near 59th Avenue and Buckeye Road after he was hit by a moving vehicle at about 5 a.m., according to the Phoenix Police Department.
A woman driving the car stopped and remained at the scene until police arrived. She's not suspected of being impaired at the time of the crash, police said.
Rosales was riding his bicycle eastbound on the southside of Buckeye Road when the driver of the vehicle traveling in the same direction struck him. Police said the incident is still under investigation.
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ADOT offers driving tips on its website to help keep people safe on the road.
"There’s always room for improvement when it comes to road safety," the department said on its website.
ADOT's suggestions include:
- Don’t speed or drive aggressively
- Never drive while under the influence of substances
- Avoid distractions while driving
- Wear your seatbelt and make sure all passengers are doing the same
- When an emergency vehicle is on the side of the road, move over
- Stay extra aware in work zones
- Be prepared for weather conditions that make driving dangerous | https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/valley/cyclist-killed-after-hit-car-west-phoenix/75-4cf1041b-1fb6-4a02-9f2e-17485c9ba6c0 | 2022-09-06T20:59:29Z | https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/valley/cyclist-killed-after-hit-car-west-phoenix/75-4cf1041b-1fb6-4a02-9f2e-17485c9ba6c0 | false |
Newlywed who issued a desperate nationwide plea for a bone marrow donor finally finds her match - but the life-changing news comes with a catch
- Bonnie Black, 29, found hope in leukemia battle after bone marrow donor found
- She still needs to be cleared of cancer before she can receive her transplant
- The Newlywed had to move from Charters Towers to Townsville for medical care
- Charters Towers community has rallied around pair raising more than $40,000
A woman who spent the first year of married life battling an aggressive blood cancer has been given hope after her desperate nationwide call-out for a bone marrow donor was answered.
However, there's still a steep and rocky path ahead for 29-year-old Bonnie Black, as she strives to rid her body of the sickness so she can get the life-saving transplant.
In August, Bonnie and her husband Adam made a desperate plea to the media for more bone marrow donors.
Bonnie Black, 29, was diagnosed with an aggressive form of leukemia in May, just before her birthday and shortly before her wedding
Ms Black said the lack donors and clinics in North Queensland was 'crazy and very scary' as it left a lot to chance.
Now one has been located, but there is a catch.
'The cancer has to go in remission,' Bonnie told Daily Mail Australia.
'I have to be clear in the blood and the bone or they can't do the transplant. It won't be effective, if you've still got cancer there.'
Bonnie is having chemotherapy treatment three times a week at a Townsville hospital and the progress is encouraging.
The couple have been forced to relocate from Charters Towers to Townsville so Bonnie can receive chemotherapy
'Last month in the bones the cancer was about 53 per cent and now it is down to about six per cent,' she said.
'Hopefully one more cycle of treatment should do it – another 21-day cycle.
'I feel OK within myself – I just can't wait for it to be gone and to do the transplant.
'I just wish it would hurry up.'
Ms Black said she was trying to stay positive during the physically and emotionally draining procedures.
'I'm just taking it one day at a time – they are pretty good with their anti-nausea stuff,' she said.
'They (hospital staff) keep me company.'
Bonnie married Adam Black in June and they spent their first wedding anniversary in a hospital ward
If Ms Black is cleared of cancer, things still have to go smoothly from the donor's end.
'They have to do checks on the donor and see if they still want to do it because they are on the register,' Ms Black said.
'It all depends on the health of the other person too, if they are not well they need to look after themselves first before they can help anyone else.
'I had a lady I was on the ward with, she went down to Brisbane and was all ready for her transplant and her donor pulled out, her donor got sick.'
Bonnie, here seen with Adam, is hoping to free of cancer in the next month so she can get a life-saving bone marrow transplant
It will be up to the donor whether they want to remain anonymous but Ms Black said she will thank them if they are open to it.
'Absolutely I would want to contact them,' she said.
'I would tell them how grateful I am.'
Ms Black was diagnosed with an aggressive form of leukemia in late April, a short time before her 29th birthday.
In June she married Adam, also from Charters Towers and who grew up on a cattle property as she did.
With Bonnie and Adam unable to run their irrigation equipment business they have relied on money raised to help them make ends meet while away from home and to meet medical bills
'We had our first anniversary in hospital on the ward,' Ms Black said
'He's been my fulltime carer. He's been really good. I couldn't have done it without him.'
With Adam, 32, travelling to Townsville to look after his wife, the couple's small irrigation equipment business has been minded by his parents.
To help Adam and Bonnie cover the costs of living away from home and the mounting medical bills the Charters Towers community has valiantly rallied to offer financial support.
Fundraising events and a GoFundMe page have so far fetched over $40,000.
Bonnie urged people to come forward as blood and bone marrow donors and help save lives
'Those who know Bonnie know she is truly an incredible woman, kind-hearted and so giving,' the GoFundMe page reads.
'Her courage was inspiring well before cancer came into the picture. She has affected all of our lives so positively - we hope to repay her in the same way.'
Ms Black said without such assistance she and Adam would have been in financial dire straits.
'Obviously it's hard but the donations are great and we've just been living off that,' Ms Black said.
'I'll have to get onto Centrelink – it is tricky no one prepares for this especially after a wedding.'
Ms Black said battling cancer had taught her to value everything she had.
'Life's so fragile. You've got to appreciate every second.' she said.
'Just the little things – everyone complains about work – now all I want to do is go back to work. You'll never complain about the little things again.
'I am just grateful for the treatments that are available, the health service is amazing in Australia.'
She urged people to consider becoming blood and bone marrow donors.
'Do it if you can, age 35 is the cap,' she said.
'If you can get on the registry you can save someone's life, not just in Australia but in the world.
'It's worldwide all they have to do is get on the register and if the clinic gets a call from Germany saying someone needs your marrow they will do the tests in Australia and send it to them.'
You can find out about donating blood or bone marrow here. | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11071269/Cancer-victim-Bonnie-Black-finds-bone-marrow-donor-recover-leukemia-first.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-09-06T21:04:29Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11071269/Cancer-victim-Bonnie-Black-finds-bone-marrow-donor-recover-leukemia-first.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | true |
A New Mexico judge on Tuesday ordered the co-founder of Cowboys for Trump removed from public office over his presence at the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 riot.
State District Court Judge Francis Mathew removed Otero County Commissioner Cuoy Griffin from his elected position "effective immediately" and banned him from seeking further public office, citing the 14th Amendment's clause barring those who have taken an oath to uphold the Constitution from holding federal or state office if they have engaged “in insurrection or rebellion."
“Due to his disqualification under Section Three of the Fourteenth Amendment, defendant is constitutionally ineligible and barred for life from serving as a ‘Senator or Representative in Congress, or elector of President and Vice-President,” or from ‘hold[ing] any office, civil or military, under the United States, or under any State,’ including his current office as an Otero County Commissioner,” Mathew wrote.
For more on this story, go to NBC News. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/cowboys-for-trump-co-founder-barred-from-public-office-over-jan-6/3065607/ | 2022-09-06T21:05:08Z | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/cowboys-for-trump-co-founder-barred-from-public-office-over-jan-6/3065607/ | false |
Now that my eldest and middle daughters are off at college dashing my prospects for retirement, and my youngest daughter has started navigating the pubescent challenges of high school, I can turn to more important matters — namely, pants.
Yes, we’ve reached the time of year when, to the relief of my friends and family, I’m back to wearing trousers on a semi-regular basis. And since I hadn’t updated my professional wardrobe since the second Bush administration, I recently decided to throw caution (and several pair of worn-out pleated slacks with expandable waistband) to the wind and start over.
Unfortunately for a dude who is steadily losing the dad-bod battle, though, seemingly every men’s fashion designer now feels compelled to trigger me by advertising their garments as “slim fitting.” I haven’t squeezed my girth into anything described as “slim” since I was five years old with a Kool-Aid mustache and wearing Toughskins jeans from Sears.
Fortunately for me, when I was scrolling through Facebook looking at back-to-school pics of teenagers wishing their parents would leave them alone, I came across a well-placed ad for men’s pants that seemed to read my mind (or detect my search history after I had previously spent an hour googling, “pants that will make me look cooler than I am”).
These pants hilariously promise to be “butt molding” (whatever that means) and provide plenty of “breathing space” for other regions thanks to a “diamond-shaped gusset.” They also claim to repel stains, stretch without bagging with “new-age fabric,” somehow keep me from stinking due to drying technology and, most importantly, boost my confidence. (Did I mention the butt molding?)
“So, what is this dark magic?” I wondered. “Are these pants for real, or is this another disappointing marketing ploy for a second-rate product–like Sea-Monkeys. (I mean, the females don’t even wear lipstick like in the picture.)”
Determined to suppress my skepticism, I reached for one of my beleaguered credit cards and ordered a pair. They weren’t cheap, but how could I pass up the opportunity for what the advertising called a “cheeky upgrade” to my wardrobe that would also “prevent bulging”?
I’m happy to say that the pants fit perfectly and looked decent, so I ordered three more pairs. I can’t vouch for the enhancements to my caboose since I can’t see back there, but I figure it couldn’t look any worse.
To complete the ensemble, I found some stretchy button-up shirts on summer clearance that are meant to be worn untucked and are described by the designer as “timeless and elegant–for the modern man.” The modern man isn’t named, but I’m guessing he spends a lot less time eating chips and salsa than I do.
What I like most about these shirts, other than their heavily discounted price, is that the tighter sleeves offer the illusion of actual muscles, and the body of the shirt disguises the fact that my abdomen resembles a misshapen Bartlett pear.
On my first day back to work after our summer vacation, my sweet wife told me I looked “good,” which is probably her way of saying that I don’t look quite as much like a bloated thrift-store mannequin. My youngest daughter just peered suspiciously over the top of her glasses and remained silent — thankfully.
I must admit that my fresh wardrobe has made me feel better physically and emotionally. And if you ever find yourself walking behind me, I apologize in advance for any distractions caused by the “butt molding.”
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Students who were at Robb Elementary School when a gunman killed 21 people last May returned to class Tuesday amid lingering security concerns and investigations into the police response.
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The Weeknd is updating fans on the health of his voice after he was forced to cancel his concert at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles following three songs. The performer also said his presentations in Toronto would remain on track and his team was working on rescheduling the concert from this past Saturday.
“Doctor says my voice is safe and with rest i’ll be solid and able to bring the show my TORONTO fans are waiting for,” he shared on Instagram. “LA date is being worked out soon. thank you SO much for all the love and understanding that’s come my way. i love you all so much… XO.”
The Weeknd was about 15 minutes into his concert when he stopped his appearance after saying he had lost his voice.
“I don’t know what just happened… but I just lost my voice,” he told the crowd. “This is killing me, I don’t want to stop the show but I can’t give you the concert I want to give you right now. I’m gonna make sure everybody’s good, you’ll get your money back. I’ll do a show real soon for you guys. But I wanted to come out and personally apologize.”
He would later release a statement on social media saying, “My voice went out during the first song and I’m devastated. Felt it go and my heart dropped. My deepest apologies to my fans here. I promise I’ll make it up to you with a new date.”
The Weeknd is also set to star in HBO’s The Idol later this year.
— The Weeknd (@theweeknd) September 4, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Disgraced Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes requested a new trial Tuesday, asserting in a court filing that a key witness for the prosecution now regrets the role he played in her conviction for investor fraud and conspiracy related to her failed blood-testing startup.
The petition centers on the reliability of testimony provided by former Theranos lab director Adam Rosendorff, who said he repeatedly raised concerns about the accuracy of bloods tests that were being administered to patients during his tenure in 2013 and 2014.
Prosecutors highlighted Rosendorff's testimony during their closing arguments to a jury that convicted Holme s on four felony counts of investor fraud and conspiracy earlier this year after a nearly four-month trial. The same jury acquitted Holmes on charges of fraud and conspiracy against patients who had their blood tested by Theranos.
Rosendorff, reached via LinkedIn, said he had no comment, adding “Do not contact me.”
Holmes, 38, is currently free on bail, but is facing up to 20 years in prison at a sentencing hearing scheduled for Oct. 17 in San Jose, California.
Her lawyers argued in a 17-page filing that Rosendorff is now expressing misgivings about his testimony, based on recent actions described in the court document.
The filing states that Rosendorff appeared at the home Holmes shares with her partner, William Evans, on the evening of August 8 in an attempt to meet with her. Evans intercepted Rosendorff, according to the document, and asked him to leave.
Before departing, according to the filing, Rosendorff told Evans that during his trial testimony “he tried to answer the questions honestly but that the prosecutors tried to make everyone look bad" and now feels like “he had done something wrong." Before he appeared at Holmes' residence, the document said, Rosendorff left a 30-second voicemail for one of her lawyers asking for a face-to-face meeting with Holmes because he thought it could be “quite healing” for both of them.
In their filing, Holmes lawyers said they had not been able to ask Rosendorff for further information about his reflections on his trial testimony for ethical reasons. The lawyers proposed an Oct. 3 hearing to discuss why they believe Rosendorff's recent actions merit a new trial.
Also on Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Edward Davila formally rejected a request to set aside the jury's verdicts in Holmes' trial. Davila's decision cited Rosendorff's testimony in support of his ruling. | https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/Elizabeth-Holmes-seeks-new-trial-cites-key-17422940.php | 2022-09-06T21:14:34Z | https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/Elizabeth-Holmes-seeks-new-trial-cites-key-17422940.php | true |
SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Instructure Holdings, Inc. (Instructure) (NYSE: INST), the makers of the Canvas Learning Management System, today announced that its Chief Executive Officer, Steve Daly, will present at the Citi Global Technology Conference.
- Date: Friday, September 9, 2022
- Time: 9:45 a.m. ET (7:45 a.m. MT)
- Live webcast: ir.instructure.com; an archived replay will be made available on the Company's website for a limited time
Instructure is an education technology company dedicated to elevating student success, amplifying the power of teaching, and inspiring everyone to learn together. Today the Instructure Learning Platform supports tens of millions of educators and learners around the world. Learn more at www.instructure.com.
Brian Watkins
Corporate Communications
Instructure
(801) 610-9722
brian.watkins@instructure.com
April Scee
Managing Director
ICR, Inc.
(917) 497-8992
investors@instructure.com
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NEW YORK (AP) — New York Yankees outfielder Andrew Benintendi will have surgery this week after breaking a bone in his right wrist, but the AL East leaders hope he can play again this season.
“I think the possibility of him returning is still in play,” manager Aaron Boone said after Monday’s 5-2 win over Minnesota.
The surgery is set for Tuesday.
Benintendi broke the hook hamate bone while taking a swing Friday night at Tampa Bay and was put on the 10-day injured list the next day.
An All-Star this season with Kansas City, the 28-year-old Benintendi was traded to the Yankees in late July. After a slow start with his new team, he recently began to produce more.
Benintendi is batting a combined .304 with 51 RBIs. He is hitting .254 with 12 RBIs in 33 games for the Yankees.
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DALLAS, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Burgher-Ray Ranch Group, led by expert agents David Burgher and Harlan Ray of Briggs Freeman Sotheby's International Realty, is thrilled to represent the Dolce Vita Ranch.
Situated on 130 acres in Weatherford, Texas, the cutting-horse capital of the world and a charming city just 30 minutes west of Fort Worth and an hour west of Dallas, the ranch is one of the finest properties in Parker County, known for its exceptional rural life. Dolce Vita Ranch is a unique property with appeal to the landowner, rancher or architecture aficionado, and is ideal as a weekend retreat or full-time residence.
The ranch has been well-manicured to create an ideal setting for both wildlife and livestock. Almost equal parts open pastureland and wooded areas, there is both level land near a creek bottom and rolling hills looking off into the distance, making the diversity of terrain truly unique. There are three water wells, three ponds, two stock tanks and frontage on both sides of Sanchez Creek. Most of the soil is Windthorst fine sandy loam. The property also offers a four-stall horse barn, storage barn and shop. Hunting, riding ATVs, horseback riding and stock-tank fishing can provide endless entertainment and recreation.
The property's centerpiece is the six-bedroom, six-bath, Italian-style villa of more than 11,000 square feet that offers the good life — as Dolce Vita's name so perfectly suggests. The sprawling, multilevel home is crafted of stucco and stone and features a media room, library, game room and 3,700-bottle connoisseur's wine cellar. The villa's arches, pediments, tile roofs, courtyards, flagstone walkways and vine-covered wood pergolas make for an incredibly inviting air while, inside, its terrazzo and marble floors, Venetian plaster walls (both polished and rough), hand-painted ceiling murals and doors from India, Argentina and Brazil elevate the entire living experience. The home's many other luxuries include a chef's kitchen with a large island and a sumptuous primary suite with a spa bath, workout area and private sauna. Each of the villa's bedrooms offers beautiful views of the surrounding countryside, with most featuring their own balcony or covered outside area.
A two-story guest house with a full kitchen overlooks the villa's saltwater swimming pool accented with fountains and a bubbling spa.
01 Dennis Road in Weatherford, Texas, is represented by Clay Bebee and Harlan Ray of the Burgher-Ray Ranch Group for $7,600,000. A link to 30-plus photos and complete details is here.
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SEATTLE (AP) — Teachers in Seattle have overwhelmingly voted to authorize a strike as contract talks continue on the eve of the new school year.
Seattle Education Association President Jennifer Matter announced Tuesday that 95% of ballots returned by the union’s membership favored going on strike absent an agreement with Seattle Public Schools.
Issues include pay, staffing ratios for special education and multilingual students, and student mental health support.
Classes are due to start Wednesday for the city's 49,000 public school students, but the district has warned parents a delay is likely.
School in the Seattle suburb of Kent was supposed to start Aug. 25 but has been delayed as teachers there strike over similar issues.
Districts across the country have been dealing with fallout from the pandemic, including strains on the mental health of teachers and students, as unions have sought to regain ground in a tight labor market. | https://www.lmtonline.com/news/article/Seattle-teachers-OK-strike-as-contract-talks-go-17422844.php | 2022-09-06T21:17:25Z | https://www.lmtonline.com/news/article/Seattle-teachers-OK-strike-as-contract-talks-go-17422844.php | true |
KALISPELL - The man who is accused of shooting and killing a woman outside of the Southfork Saloon in Martin City was arraigned in Flathead County District Court Tuesday morning.
Del Orrin Crawford pleaded not guilty to one count of Deliberate Homicide, Attempted Deliberate Homicide, and Tampering with or Fabricating Physical Evidence.
The charges filed carry a maximum life term in the Montana State Prison.
Charging documents state that the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office received multiple calls regarding a shooting at the Southfork Saloon in Martin City at 1 a.m. on Aug. 27.
Deputies arrived on scene and observed Doug Crosswhite on the road in front of the bar with a tourniquet around his arm and a seal on his chest wound.
Deputies also observed 28-year-old Whisper Dawn Mari Sellars of Hungry Horse receiving CPR on the ground with a chest wound.
Sellars was pronounced dead at the scene while Crosswhite was transported to Logan Health for further medical treatment.
Witness Chelsea Bauska had been performing CPR on Whisper Sellars. Law enforcement conducted interviews on the scene with Bauska.
Bauska reported the incident began when Crawford saw some people trying to start a golf cart outside of the bar and the situation escalated, according to charging documents.
Bauska stated she tried to de-escalate the situation, but Crawford and Sellars got into an argument with pushing and shoving. Bauska stated Crawford fired his gun hitting Sellars and Crosswhite.
Deputies spoke with another witness, Bradley Crosswhite, who stated Sellars, and Alicia Crosswhite were sitting on the golf cart taking pictures when they were confronted by Crawford.
Bradley Crosswhite stated that Crawford, Sellars and Alicia Crosswhite began to argue.
Bradley said Crawford pushed Sellars and Alicia Crosswhite. She said Doug Crosswhite pushed Crawford in response. Bradley said Crawford fell backward, got up, pulled a handgun from his waistline, and began shooting.
Charging documents state Crawford told the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office over the phone he had fired his weapon in self-defense. Crawford was found on South Fork Road and placed under arrest.
Charging documents state that Crawford refused to tell law enforcement where the firearm was located, saying “it was in a safe place and the officers would not find it.”
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BOZEMAN – High impact weather event hits Montana Wednesday in the form of extreme heat, gusty winds, and very low humidity.
For those reasons a RED FLAG WARNING covers every square inch of Montana from Noon to midnight Wednesday. This means new wildfires are likely and this means human caused fires are very likely. Everyone please use common sense and be extremely careful with all outdoor activities on Wednesday.
Another reason of concern is forecast highs between 90 and 105 degrees Wednesday afternoon and early evening. That type of heat has a HEAT ADVISORY up across Montana east of the divide from noon to 8 pm. Again, use common sense and don’t overexert yourself to avoid heat related illnesses.
A strong cold front will arrive by Thursday morning. Ahead of the front look for a strong surge of heat and stronger surface wind gusts. Wednesday afternoon peak wind gusts 20 to 50 mph are possible over SW Montana and stronger gusts in high wind prone areas.
Hot, dry and windy conditions over the next 24 hours will bring increased wildfire smoke as active fires will be burning more aggressively Wednesday into Thursday.
Next topic is a sharp drop in temperatures by Friday with most of the state falling a good 30 degrees or more compared to Wednesday. Some forecast highs are as low as the upper 50s Friday afternoon and morning lows Saturday could drop down to or slightly below freezing. | https://www.kxlf.com/weather/high-impact-weather-event-for-wednesday | 2022-09-06T21:19:23Z | https://www.kxlf.com/weather/high-impact-weather-event-for-wednesday | false |
TUSTIN, Calif. (AP) _ Avid Bioservices Inc. (CDMO) on Tuesday reported fiscal first-quarter earnings of $1.6 million.
On a per-share basis, the Tustin, California-based company said it had net income of 2 cents. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to 4 cents per share.
The contract manufacturer posted revenue of $36.7 million in the period.
Avid Bioservices expects full-year revenue in the range of $140 million to $145 million.
Avid Bioservices shares have decreased 45% since the beginning of the year. In the final minutes of trading on Tuesday, shares hit $15.95, a drop of 31% in the last 12 months.
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TULSA, Okla. and NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Schulte Roth & Zabel LLC: In a significant step forward for the historic Tulsa Race Massacre lawsuit, an amended petition has been filed calling for abatement to the public nuisance that began with the Tulsa Race Massacre and continues to impact survivors and the Greenwood community to this day. The petition also seeks to recover the defendants' unjust exploitation of the Massacre for their own economic and political gain.
Amendments to this petition include measures to correct technical matters previously agreed upon by defendants and changes to align with Tulsa County Judge Caroline Wall's most recent order.
On August 3, 2022, Judge Wall denied the defendants' efforts to entirely dismiss plaintiffs' claim that the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre was a public nuisance under Oklahoma law, finding that plaintiffs 108-year-old Lessie Benningfield "Mother" Randle, 107-year-old Viola "Mother" Fletcher, and 101-year-old Hughes Van Ellis are entitled to proceed to discovery and prove that the Tulsa Race Massacre was a public nuisance that continues to impact Black Tulsans today.
"This is a critical step forward in the road to justice as the defendants are now required to answer this petition, allowing the plaintiffs to engage in discovery that will finally reveal the abject horrors of the Tulsa Race Massacre and the continued harm to survivors and members of the Greenwood community," said Ekenedilichukwu (Keni) Ukabiala, Associate for Schulte Roth & Zabel.
The lawsuit demands the City of Tulsa and other defendants fix the public nuisance that they caused by their destruction of the Black community of Greenwood in 1921, their continuing failure to rebuild the community and their audacity in seeking to reap benefits from their violent acts. Building on admissions from defendants and the City of Tulsa Mayor, as well as the testimony of living survivors of the Massacre, the complaint sets forth the reality that the racial and economic disparities that exist in Tulsa's Black community today can be traced to the 1921 race massacre.
"We have now reached an important milestone in bringing accountability to those responsible for one of the worst acts of domestic terrorism in this country's history," said Damario Solomon-Simmons, co-counsel and founder of Justice for Greenwood. "We look forward to the discovery process as the public deserves to know the complete truth of not just the Massacre, but the aftermath of more than 100 years that has brought continued harm to Black Tulsans."
From May 31 through June 1, 1921, a large white mob completely decimated Tulsa's thriving, all-Black community of Greenwood. The mob, which included members of the Tulsa Police Department, the Tulsa Chamber of Commerce, the Tulsa County Sheriff's Department and the Oklahoma National Guard, as well as other city and county leaders, overwhelmed the approximately 40-square-block community, killing hundreds of Black residents, injuring thousands more, burning down over one thousand homes and businesses and stealing residents' personal property. The damage caused during the Massacre is estimated to be approximately $200 million in today's dollars.
In addition to Solomon-Simmons and Ukabiala, the plaintiffs are represented by SRZ lawyers Michael Swartz, Sara Solfanelli, Randall T. Adams, McKenzie Haynes, Angela Garcia, Alex Wharton, Erika L. Simonson, Vincent W. Moccio, and Melanie S. Collins, and attorneys J. Spencer Bryan and Steven Terrill of Bryan & Terrill Law, PLLC, Professor Eric Miller of Loyola Marymount College of Law, Maynard M. Henry, Sr., Lashandra Peoples-Johnson and Cordal Cephas of Johnson Cephas Law PLLC, and Kymberli J. M. Heckenkemper of SolomonSimmonsLaw.
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Stocks closed lower on Wall Street Tuesday, extending the market’s losses into a holiday-shortened week.
The S&P 500 fell 0.4% after bouncing between a gain of 0.5% and a loss of 1%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.6% and the Nasdaq lost 0.7%.
The major indexes are coming off their third losing week in a row, part of a late-summer slump that erased much of the benchmark S&P 500’s gains from July and early August.
Stocks have been losing ground as the Federal Reserve has indicated it will not let up anytime soon on raising interest rates to bring down the highest inflation in decades.
In addition, Wall Street is grappling with worries about a brewing energy crisis in Europe and the implications it could have for the global economy and corporate profits, given that companies in the S&P 500 get half their revenue from abroad, said Michael Antonelli, market strategist at Baird.
“Each day that goes by that we have to talk about an energy crisis or a gas shortage or out of control electrical bills in Europe, the less the market can make constructive headway,” he said.
The S&P 500 fell 16.07 points to 3,908.19. The Dow slid 173.14 points to 31,145.30, while the Nasdaq fell 85.96 points to 11,544.91.
Smaller company stocks fell more than the broader market. The Russell 2000 index fell 17.42 points, or 1%, to 1,792.32.
Technology and communications stocks were among the biggest losers. Intel fell 2.8% and Netflix dropped 3.4%.
Bed Bath & Beyond fell 18.4% following the death of its chief financial officer. The company has been suffering from a prolonged sales slump and executive turnover.
The company that wants to take Trump Media public, Digital World Acquisition, plunged 11.4% following reports it didn’t receive enough shareholder support for an extension to close the deal.
ADT rose 16.4% after State Farm said it was taking a 15% stake in the home security company.
Markets in the U.S. were closed on Monday for the Labor Day holiday.
Trading began Tuesday at the New York Stock Exchange after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy virtually rang the opening bell. He gave a pitch for a program to attract large-scale investments to his country as it continues to battle Russian forces.
Markets have been slipping in recent weeks as inflation remains hot and the Federal Reserve stays on track to continue raising interest rates to try and tame stubbornly persistent high prices. The big concern is that the Fed might go too far in raising rates and slam the brakes too hard on an already slowing economy, potentially causing a recession.
Wall Street has been closely watching economic data for clues that inflation might be easing, which traders hope will give the Fed a reason to ease up on rate hikes. The Fed has already raised interest rates four times this year and is expected to raise short-term rates by another 0.75 percentage points at its next meeting later this month, according to CME Group.
“There’s a fairly consensus view now that the Fed is going to be higher for longer and err on the side of inflation reduction over employment and growth,” said Mark Hackett, chief of investment research at Nationwide.
Bond yields rose. The yield on the 10-year Treasury, which influences interest rates on mortgages and other loans, rose to 3.34% from 3.19% late Thursday. The two-year Treasury yield, which tends to track expectations for Fed action, rose to 3.51% from 3.39%. | https://www.conchovalleyhomepage.com/news/business/ap-global-stocks-rise-as-europe-wrestles-with-gas-shortages/ | 2022-09-06T21:26:28Z | https://www.conchovalleyhomepage.com/news/business/ap-global-stocks-rise-as-europe-wrestles-with-gas-shortages/ | true |
WFO PHOENIX Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, September 7, 2022
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EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
127 PM MST Tue Sep 6 2022
...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions. Afternoon temperatures 100
to 115.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest Arizona and southeast and
southern California.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...High Heat Risk. Overexposure can cause heat cramps
and heat exhaustion to develop and, without intervention, can
lead to heat stroke.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
An Excessive Heat Warning means that a period of very hot
temperatures, even by local standards, will occur. Actions should
be taken to lessen the impact of the extreme heat.
Stay indoors and seek air-conditioned buildings. Drink water,
more than usual, and avoid dehydrating alcoholic, sugary, or
caffeinated drinks. Dress for the heat - lightweight and light-
colored clothing. Eat small meals and eat more often. Monitor
those with a higher vulnerability to heat, including small
children. Check in on family, friends, and neighbors, especially
the elderly. If engaging in outdoor activity, take longer and
more frequent breaks and avoid the hottest parts of the day.
Never leave kids or pets unattended in cars.
Public cooling shelters are available in some areas. Consult
county officials for more details, which may include guidance for
proper social distancing measures.
Recognize the signs and symptoms of heat-related illness. Early
signs include thirst and muscle cramps. Heat exhaustion may
include: cool, moist, pale skin; headache; dizziness; weakness or
exhaustion; nausea. The most serious illness is heat stroke,
which may include: vomiting; confusion; throbbing headache;
decreased alertness or loss of consciousness; high body
temperature (above 105F); hot, dry skin; rapid, weak pulse;
rapid, shallow breathing; seizures.
Heat stroke can be DEADLY. Treat as an emergency and call 9 1 1.
Continue to monitor NWS forecasts, broadcast outlets, and local
government for updates.
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