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AUSTIN (KFDX/KJTL) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, announced that he is endorsing Incumbent Representative David Spiller for Texas House District 68.
“From border security to cutting taxes to defending your values from the far left, David Spiller is one of Texas’s strongest conservatives on the issues,” Gov. Abbott said. “It’s my honor to endorse Representative David Spiller.”
Spiller won the 2022 Republican Primary Election after receiving 68.2% of the votes, defeating challenger Mark Middleton, who was indicted by a federal grand jury in May 2021 along with his wife for charges connected to the January 6 Capitol Riots.
Spiller will run unopposed for the TX-68 seat after no Democratic candidates filed for the 2022 Democratic Primary, meaning none will appear on the November 2022 ballot.
Spiller, Jacksboro’s former city attorney, was elected to represent District 68 in 2021 after defeating Nocona businessman Craig Carter in a runoff election.
Prior to the election of Spiller, the last person to sit in the House District 68 seat was Drew Springer, who stepped down from the role after being elected to the Texas Senate District 30 seat.
Currently, Texas House District 68 includes Hardeman, Jack, Montague, Throckmorton, Wilbarger, and Young Counties.
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Central Wyoming is hazier than usual.
Smoke from a large wildfire in Idaho is moving across the state, cloaking the skies.
An air quality alert was issued in central and southern Wyoming on Tuesday afternoon, and will be in effect until Wednesday. Anyone with respiratory or heart problems, as well as young children and elderly people, should minimize their time outside and avoid too much exertion.
The alert comes as much of the western United States is experiencing record-breaking high temperatures.
In Casper, temperatures climbed to 100 degrees over Labor Day weekend. Sunday marked the first time it has reached 100 in Casper in the month of September (at least since records began in 1939), according to National Weather Service meteorologist Jason Straub.
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The worst of the haziness in central Wyoming is expected to last through Thursday, Straub said. A cold front is expected to come across the Wind River Basin from the north then, pushing smoke out.
The Riverton NWS office plans to issue a fire weather watch affecting Fremont, Sweetwater and Natrona counties on Thursday, as the wind could create erratic fire behavior. Thunderstorms are also possible in the area at that time, according to the office.
The smoke is coming from the Ross Fork Fire in the Boise Mountains, in southern Idaho.
That fire began from a lightning strike about three weeks ago, on Aug. 14, and has spread to more than 24,000 acres. It was 4% contained as of Tuesday.
Hot and dry winds have moved the fire through grass and fir trees, closing parts of Sawtooth National Forest. Residents in the area were evacuated over the weekend.
“For most of August, smoke was moving northeast into Montana,” said Straub. “Now, winds are shifting and pushing it straight east to Wyoming.”
On Tuesday, Casper and areas of northeast Wyoming reported moderate air quality levels, while the rest of the state still showed good quality air, according to the Department of Environmental Quality.
This year, Straub said, high pressure centered over Utah has pushed the bulk of wildfire smoke in the Mountain West northward to Idaho and Montana. Last year, Wyoming saw many more hazy days in the summer due to high pressure centered on Colorado, Oklahoma and north Texas that drew smoke from California wildfires across the central U.S.
“It’s spreading just as far,” Straub said, “it’s just spreading in a different location this year.”
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SAN MATEO, Calif. (AP) _ Guidewire Software Inc. (GWRE) on Tuesday reported a loss of $31 million in its fiscal fourth quarter.
The San Mateo, California-based company said it had a loss of 37 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to 3 cents per share.
The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of five analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for a loss of 4 cents per share.
The provider of software to the insurance industry posted revenue of $244.6 million in the period, also exceeding Street forecasts. Four analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $229.5 million.
For the year, the company reported that its loss widened to $180.4 million, or $2.16 per share. Revenue was reported as $812.6 million.
For the current quarter ending in October, Guidewire Software said it expects revenue in the range of $190 million to $195 million. Analysts surveyed by Zacks had expected revenue of $189.1 million.
The company expects full-year revenue in the range of $885 million to $895 million.
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DOT: 2,000 children under age 12 are hurt in crashes in Wisconsin ever year
Greatest risk to kids riding school buses is getting on or off bus
Greatest risk to kids riding school buses is getting on or off bus
On average, about 2,000 children 12 and under are hurt in crashes in Wisconsin every year, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.
That is why the Wisconsin State Patrol's September Law of the Month is Child Passenger Safety.
"We want to make sure that our most precious resources, our children, are as safe as possible every time they get in a vehicle," Wisconsin State Patrol Superintendent Tim Carnahan said. "That's why it’s so important to use the right car seat for your child's size and to make sure it's installed correctly."
According to Wisconsin state law, children must ride in a:
- Rear-facing car seat until they are one year old and weigh 20 pounds
- Forward-facing car seat with a harness until they are four years old and weigh 40 pounds
- Booster seat until they are eight years old, weigh 80 pounds, or are 4’'9" tall
After children get out of the booster seat, they are required to wear a seat belt.
Students are 70 times more likely to get to school safely in a bus than in a car, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, but their greatest risk is when getting on or off the bus, the DOT said.
When riding the bus, children should:
- Stay five steps away from the curb while waiting for the bus to arrive
- Follow all instructions from crossing guards
- Wait until the bus driver signals it's safe to get onto the bus or cross in front of it
- Sit facing forward after finding a seat
National Seat Check Saturday is Sept. 24. Certified child passenger safety technicians will be available in communities across Wisconsin to demonstrate how to use car seats, booster seats and seat belts correctly. | https://www.wisn.com/article/dot-2000-children-under-age-12-are-hurt-in-crashes-in-wisconsin-ever-year/41094642 | 2022-09-06T21:36:06Z | https://www.wisn.com/article/dot-2000-children-under-age-12-are-hurt-in-crashes-in-wisconsin-ever-year/41094642 | false |
Unfortunately, not all love stories have a happy ending. Travis Kelce and Kayla Nicole's relationship has been an interesting ride for fans, who were surprised about some of the words exchanged. After dating for five years, Nicole and Kelce have been at the root of countless rumors.
Nicole's new video on TikTok sheds some more light into her breakup with the tight end, which might not have been completely amicable.
The now-deleted video is just a small clip of Nicole posing with a caption, an indirect comment on the tight end. She calls herself stupid for hoping they would get married after dating for some time. Since she began dating Kelce in 2017, fans did not need names to confirm who was being mentioned.
"Thought I’d get wifed after dating for 5 years….that’s 1,825 days."
The 30-year-old personality lines up her quotes with a voiceover, seemingly unhappy with how it turned out.
Why did Travis Kelce break up with Nicole?
Despite all the rumors, the reason for their break-up hasn't yet been made public. They have spoken about the topic in brief, even addressing a few comments along the way.
However, commitment and their relationship status might have been an issue. Previous rumors have focused on Kelce and him being stingy with Nicole. The tight end apparently made the model pay half his bills. Nicole was quick to put an end to these rumors.
While it did clear up some issues, fans are still unaware of the actual reason. There has been speculation about them getting back together, especially since they briefly split in 2020. Rumors of infidelity made their way around social media, only for them to come back together after a short break.
Nicole was also seen supporting Travis Kelce at a Chiefs game in 2020. The two are also close to Patrick and Brittany Mahomes, and were seen together during the latter's wedding celebrations.
This time, however, their breakup seems final. Nicole was also linked to Wiz Khalifa. They were seen spending time together in Vegas, which confirmed Nicole and Kelce's break up. The Kansas City Chiefs star is yet to make his statement, with most of the comments coming from Nicole.
Moreover, Travis Kelce's focus seems to be on the upcoming season. Working well with QB Patrick Mahomes, the Chiefs and Kelce have a big campaign ahead of them. | https://www.sportskeeda.com/nfl/news-travis-kelce-s-ex-gf-makes-comment-chiefs-tight-end | 2022-09-06T21:36:13Z | https://www.sportskeeda.com/nfl/news-travis-kelce-s-ex-gf-makes-comment-chiefs-tight-end | false |
Boyfriend charged with murder after deputies find woman dead
YUCCA, Ariz. (Arizona’s Family/Gray News) - A man is accused of killing his live-in girlfriend over the weekend in a small western town in Arizona.
The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office reports that 33-year-old Justin James Jarvy has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder after deputies responded to a domestic violence call on Sept. 3.
According to Arizona’s Family, authorities were called to a home shortly after midnight, where they found a woman dead and a man who had been injured.
Detectives said witnesses told them that the situation started when they heard the woman, later identified as 32-year-old Michelle Bock-Caswell, screaming for help. They said they ran to help the woman but found Jarvy on top of her.
The sheriff’s office said witnesses told them Jarvy had the woman in a chokehold, and they yelled at him to stop. Jarvy refused, and the witnesses began fighting with him to keep him away from Bock-Caswell, who was unconscious.
When deputies arrived, the sheriff’s office said the 32-year-old woman was dead. Jarvy was detained and taken to an area hospital for injuries he received during the fight.
Jarvy was released from the hospital and booked into the Mohave County Adult Detention Center.
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For all our friends who are into making soap to help reduce influx for chemical-heavy soap or you' are interested with this soap made of plant as one your option you probably also aware that sometimes we get our natural oil too strong to our taste to blink our tongue it means either our blessed soap are going on stage when they were not quite good for bath-living we will feel they smelly with bad stale,\nThe key idea about of our soap blink Justin Bieber is taking a break from touring.
The singer was diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt syndrome this year. The neurological disorder causes facial paralysis.
“I realized that I need to make my health the priority right now,” the 28-year-old pop star wrote in a post on Instagram.
Bieber canceled part of his tour earlier this year but returned to put on numerous live shows in Europe. He also played the Rock in Rio festival in Brazil this weekend.
He said after that performance, exhaustion overtook him.
"I'm going to be OK, but I need time to rest and get better," Bieber said.
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A man was arrested Saturday on second-degree murder charges in the Aug. 6 killings of two brothers, one of whom was shot by an Orange County deputy.
Rafael Roberto Villaverde, 24, was booked into the Orange County Jail and being held there as of Tuesday without bond, records show.
The arrest affidavit for Villaverde was not immediately available, but the Orange County Sheriff’s Office said he was the man involved in a shootout with siblings 20-year-old Dylan Michael Jimenez and 28-year-old Bryan Matthew Richardson.
The shooting left Jimenez fatally wounded. Body-worn camera footage released last month showed a deputy, who was responding to the gunfire, shot eight rounds from a close range at Richardson after he didn’t immediately comply with deputies’ demands to drop a gun in his hand.
Attorney Mark NeJame, who is representing the mother of Richardson and his brother, said the charges against Villaverde don’t change his belief that the shooting of Richardson should have never occurred.
“One has the right to self-defend. One has the right to stand their ground when they know that there’s a shooter or killer on the loose and that that person could still be armed and dangerous and presumably was,” he said.
“So when law enforcement appeared, it was clear that [Richardson] wasn’t looking to hide the gun. He wasn’t aiming at law enforcement. He was there as a further barrier of protection if the alleged killer had come back out.”
Villaverde is being charged in Richardson’s killing under the felony murder rule, which allows anyone involved in certain felonies to be charged with murder if someone dies as a result.
NeJame said the charge could be appropriate whether the deputy was justified in shooting Richardson or not.
“We think it should be charged felony murder under any circumstance because this whole chain of events only occurred as a result of, what we would maintain as, the unlawful killing of our client,” he said.
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OCSO previously said the brothers got into a fight Aug. 6 with Villaverde outside the Heritage Hotel on Orange Blossom Trail around 12:30 p.m., according to a news release.
Jimenez and Villaverde shot each other, then both brothers ran to the north side of the hotel, where Jimenez collapsed in the parking lot, deputies said.
When deputies arrived on the scene, bystanders were giving aid to Jimenez while Richardson stood nearby holding a gun in his left hand that was pointed at the ground, body camera footage showed.
One of the bystanders said, “He has a gun, in his hand, pointing at people!” While one deputy tried to grab Richardson’s gun, another pulled out his weapon and yelled, “Drop it. Drop it. Drop the gun,” according to the video.
While not dropping the gun and raising his other hand, Richardson told the deputies, “That’s my brother,” before he was shot, the video showed.
The name of the deputy involved, who has been with the agency since 2018, was not released by the Sheriff’s Office, citing Marsy’s Law, which allows crime victims to shield their name and personal information from the public. The deputy is on paid administrative leave while the shooting is investigated by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
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Father charged with murder in Benadryl overdose death of 5-month-old, police say
LAS VEGAS (KVVU/Gray News) – A father has been charged with murder in the overdose death of his 5-month-old son, according to police.
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department said Enrique Escobar was arrested Aug. 30 following the April 7 death of his son.
The day of the boy’s death, first responders were called to a residence about a baby not breathing. The baby boy was rushed to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The child’s mother said she works during the day while Escobar stays home with the children. Escobar was taking care of their 5-month-old son and 2-year-old daughter at the time. The mother said Escobar called her and said the baby wasn’t breathing, and she called 911.
Escobar told police he was up all night playing video games and went to sleep after the mother went to work, the arrest report said.
Once the mother left for work, Escobar told police he smoked two bowls of marijuana, gave the baby a bottle and then laid him in bed on his stomach, the report said.
The baby reportedly fell asleep around 12 p.m., and Escobar noticed the baby wasn’t awake around 4 p.m. and was in the same position. Escobar told police he realized the baby wasn’t breathing, the report said.
Both parents said the child was healthy prior to his death, police said in the report.
According to the coroner’s toxicology report, generic Benadryl was found in the baby’s system. Police said a bottle of the medication was found in the house, but it was out of reach of the child and the baby wouldn’t have been able to crawl to get it.
Both parents denied giving the baby the Benadryl, the arrest report said.
According to police, Benadryl is not prescribed to children before the age of 4. The mother said she bought the Benadryl for Escobar for his allergies, the arrest report said. Escobar denied ever giving the baby the medication.
Escobar is being held without bail, according to court records.
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HOUSTON COUNTY, Ga. — Sept. 5, 2022 marks two years that Jesus Mancilla-Velez went missing.
The Houston county man's disappearance ignited a joint task force spanning across several county lines.
Sept. 5, 2020 — Jesus Mancilla-Velez was set to meet his friend for a trip to Savannah, instead that's the day he went missing after leaving his home in Warner Robins.
"It’s going to be two years now and it’s hard for us,” Mancilla’s sister-in-law Lizbeth Mancilla said in a phone interview.
Hours later, investigators found Mancilla-Velez's Black Chevy Tahoe stranded on a dirt road in Crawford County, almost 30 minutes away from his home.
Inside, no signs of Jesus-- leaving authorities even more suspicious about what happened to him.
11 days after investigators found his car, his disappearance launched a joint task force--combining the GBI, Houston, Crawford, and Peach County Sheriff's Offices and the Byron and Fort Valley Police Departments.
"We have conducted wood searches on foot, we've used logs looking for his cell phone. Unfortunately, used cadaver dogs looking for a body," Todd Crosby said in a 2020 interview.
Things took a turn when investigators found a camera in the mans abandoned car.
"We're trying to identify where that camera came from, see if we can find footage from that camera wherever it may have come from,” he continued.
What could have been a break in the case lead nowhere.
"He tell us nothing new and that he's open the case again so it’s nothing at all,” Mancilla-Velez’s brother Leo Mancilla said.
The family says along with sadness, the two year wait for answers has brought frustration.
"In this case, were feeling more because we're Latinos and we're feeling like they don't take it very serious or like they don't care about our brother-in-law," Lizbeth Mancilla said.
Special Agent Jerry Jones says there have been no new developments in the investigation.
Jones told 13WMAZ the combined efforts of Houston, Crawford, and Peach County Sheriff's Offices and the Byron and Fort Valley Police Departments are still being utilized.
If you have any information regarding this case, contact Macon Crime Stoppers at (478) 742- 2330.
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LAS VEGAS, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- American Homes 4 Rent (NYSE: AMH) (the "Company"), a leading provider of high-quality single-family homes for rent, announced today that members of the Company's management team will participate in a roundtable discussion during the BofA Securities 2022 Global Real Estate Conference (the "Conference") taking place September 13-14, 2022.
The Company's roundtable discussion will begin at 12:40 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, September 14, 2022. A live audio webcast will be available on the Company's website at www.americanhomes4rent.com under "Investor relations." A replay of the webcast will be available through September 28, 2022.
About American Homes 4 Rent
American Homes 4 Rent (NYSE: AMH) is a leading single-family property owner, leasing operator, and build-to-rent developer. Recent achievements include being named a 2022 Great Place to Work®, a 2022 Top U.S. Homebuilder by Builder100, one of America's Most Responsible Companies 2022 and America's Most Trusted Companies 2022 by Newsweek and Statista, and a Top ESG Regional Performer by Sustainalytics. We are an internally managed Maryland real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on acquiring, developing, renovating, leasing, and managing homes as rental properties. As of June 30, 2022, we owned 58,715 single-family properties in selected submarkets in 22 states.
Additional information about American Homes 4 Rent is available on our website at http://www.americanhomes4rent.com.
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HARTFORD, Conn. -- 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. The company currently makes up about one third of the U.S. retail vaping market, down from 75% 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 cream. 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. Many teens who vape 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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Flashback: MSNBC, CNN, and more bash Trump for wanting to reopen schools, claim it is not safe
White House officials are now placing blame on the Trump administration for school closures
The Biden administration and Democratic lawmakers have attempted to place blame on Donald Trump for school closures imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic, but an analysis of major media networks found that Democrats, as well as prominent media figures, repeatedly slammed the former president for trying to reopen schools.
On numerous occasions throughout the summer of 2020, Trump urged schools to reopen in the fall, and even threatened to withhold federal funding for states or cities that did not comply.
"You gotta go to school, we gotta open up, we gotta open up our schools, open up our businesses," Trump said in August 2020.
During one July White House coronavirus taskforce briefing, the former president noted that children were at the lowest risk age group for the virus and predicted that "indefinite" school closures would inflict "lasting harm to our nation’s children."
But, left-leaning media outlets criticized the president’s stance on reopening the economy and school districts across the country, and accused him of playing risky politics with people’s lives.
"Good Morning America’s" T.J. Holmes discussed Trump’s stance on school closures in July 2020, noting that despite "soaring cases," Trump was still choosing to go against the recommendations of federal health experts.
CNN aired a similar segment that same month. The reporter discussed how Trump was urging schools to reopen despite rising cases in more than half the country, and claimed that the former president had argued mental health and economic concerns "outweighed the physical health risks."
Furthermore, CNN’s Anderson Cooper described Trump’s COVID-19 plan as one filled with "denial" and "deception." He went on to accuse the president of listening to the stock market, as opposed to the virus, and bemoaning Trump’s plan to reopen the schools in the same way as the economy
CNN anchor Alisyn Camerota also expressed skepticism over the Trump administration’s plans to reopen schools. While announcing new CDC guidance for reopening, Camerota questioned how it was safe enough for schools to reopen if the GOP had canceled their annual convention in Florida, citing the coronavirus.
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"If you want to make it into just politics, because that is where the president is taking it, a political calculation like that is really risky," MSNBC’s Katy Tur said in July.
Dr. Ashish Jha on NBC claimed in August 2020 that it was not safe enough to reopen schools at that time, as did Dr. Jennifer Pena over on MSNBC.
In October 2021, "The View" host Joy Behar said that she was "very skeptical" of reopening schools during an interview with Dr. Jill Biden. At the time, Biden hammered on the fact that the government was listening to the doctors and the scientists when it came to in-person schooling.
"Right now, you know, we have to do this remote learning," she added.
On multiple occasions in 2020 Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi pushed back on the idea of a return to in-person learning. In July 2020, she slammed Betsy DeVos for her comments on reopening schools in which the former education secretary indicated that everyone, including children, must live with some degree of risk.
"We don’t want our children to take risks to go to school," Pelosi said.
RANDI WEINGARTEN SLAMS PANDEMIC SCHOOL CLOSURE CRITICS IN FORCEFUL LETTER TO WALL STREET JOURNAL
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre fielded a question last week about the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) showing a steep decline among 9-year-old students in reading and math scores during the COVID pandemic. A reporter wanted to know what the Biden administration planned to do, and asked if the White House shouldered any blame after failing to push for schools to open sooner.
According to the report, average scores for nine-year-old students in 2022 declined five points in reading and seven points in mathematics compared to 2020 – the largest average score decline in reading since 1990 and the first-ever score decline in math. Jean-Pierre quickly blamed the previous administration.
"Let’s step back to where we were not too long ago when this president walked into this administration, how mismanaged the response to the pandemic was, how… in less than six months, our schools went from 46% open to nearly all of them being open full-time. That was the work of this president," she said.
Jean-Pierre also claimed that Democrats were successful in reopening schools "in spite" of Republicans voting against the American Rescue Plan, which allocated $130 billion for schools.
ACADEMICS TAKES A BACK SEAT TO COVID, MONKEYPOX AND EQUITY IN BIDEN ADMINISTRATION TOWN HALL
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona similarly blamed the Trump administration for the severe impact school closures had on the education of American school-aged kids.
"Today’s data confirms the significant impact the prior administration’s mismanagement of the pandemic has had on our children’s progress and academic wellbeing," Cardona said on September 1.
He further went on to claim that the Biden administration will "repair the damage" done by Trump and his official’s.
Since March 2021, the share of public schools offering full-time in-person classes across the country has increased from 54% to 98%, according to the Department of Education.
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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.
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978.262.2635
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Premiering today, award-winning journalist Amy Donaldson hosts the 8-part series that explores a 1996 murder in Salt Lake City - and looks at how one mother forgave her son's killer
Listen to the first episode HERE
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lemonada Media, the podcast network that makes life suck less, and KSL Podcasts – the team behind the hit podcast COLD – today announced The Letter, a new original true crime podcast, hosted by award-winning journalist Amy Donaldson. This 8-part narrative series tells the story of the brutal murder of Zachary Snarr, which took place in Salt Lake City, UT, on August 28,1996. The Letter weaves a story of forgiveness, guilt, and what happens after the headlines die down and the real story begins.
A peaceful evening under the rising moon was shattered. A gunman walked down a mountain hillside, approached two friends, and pulled the trigger. Zachary Snarr died, but Yvette Rodier pretended to be dead until the gunman left. She crawled to the top of the hillside with bullet wounds in her head and leg and flagged down a passing car. The gunman's choice to shoot two people he'd never met rippled through so many lives – from the families of his victims to his own family. The ramifications rocked the community.
"Over the course of my career, I've written so many stories about how violence destroys lives," said host and journalist Amy Donaldson. "I feel incredibly grateful to have an opportunity to tell the story of how people rebuild their lives."
Throughout the show, Donaldson speaks with Zachary's family and friends, as well as Rodier, who survived the shooting. The gripping series takes a turn when it is revealed that Zachary's mother, Sy, forgave her son's killer.
"We are so fortunate to get to work with the incredible team at KSL. We share an ethos of applying our core values to the work we create, and when we received The Letter for consideration, we were honored. It's been a joy to watch the KSL team work, and we're thrilled to present this series to the masses," shares Lemonada CEO and co-founder, Jessica Cordova Kramer.
"The story behind The Letter is so powerful. The themes of redemption, the journey through grief and forgiveness are rarely told in a true crime podcast," said Tanya Vea, Executive Vice President, Bonneville International Corporation and KSL. "We are thrilled to partner with the talented Lemonada team to bring this powerful story to listeners."
The Letter is also presented in partnership with Workhouse Media, a leading audio first multi-platform talent and content management and production company. The Letter is now available on all major podcast platforms – subscribe to listen HERE.
Founded in 2019 by Jessica Cordova Kramer and Stephanie Wittels Wachs, Lemonada is an award-winning, independent, audio-first podcast network, with a mission to make life suck less. The company is also the creator of the audio reality™ podcast genre, and launched BEING Studios, where reality TV meets podcasting. Lemonada has created hit series including the Gracie award-winning podcast Last Day, In the Bubble with Andy Slavitt, V. Interesting with V Spehar, No One Is Coming to Save Us, Our America with Julián Castro, Add to Cart with Kulap Vilaysack & SuChin Pak, Believe Her and The Untold Story with Jay Ellis. Lemonada's roster of guests has included an array of luminaries from across the entertainment, media, politics and science worlds.
With over sixty-five million downloads, KSL Podcasts produces chart topping podcasts including COLD and Hope in Darkness. KSL Podcasts is owned and operated by Bonneville International Corporation. Bonneville International is an integrated media and marketing solutions company dedicated to building up, connecting, informing and celebrating families and communities. Founded in 1964, Bonneville currently operates radio and TV stations, local websites, podcasts and other digital distribution assets in six western U.S. markets. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Bonneville is a subsidiary of Deseret Management Corporation, a for-profit arm of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. For more information about Bonneville International, please visit www.bonneville.com.
Amy Donaldson is an award-winning journalist who spent the first 28 years of her career as a print reporter covering everything from high school sports to crime and corrections. She co-hosted a high school sports radio show for 12 years and started podcasting in 2016 as the co-host of the Voices of Reason podcast. She moved to KSL Podcasts in March of 2021 where she co-hosted Talking Cold, a companion podcast to the award-winning COLD Podcast. Married with six children and five grandchildren, she is a dog lover, aspiring pickleball player, avid hiker and trail runner.
Workhouse Media, Inc. is a leading audio first multi-platform talent + content management and production company with clients and partnerships working across radio, podcasting, television and digital.
For sponsorship opportunities, contact: dawn@lemonadamedia.com. For press inquiries, contact: Lemonada@metropublicrelations.com. For more information on Lemonada and its podcasts, please visit www.lemonadamedia.com.
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The Lapis plan opens for tours at Seasons at Nester's Landing this weekend
ESSEX, Md., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Richmond American Homes of Maryland, Inc., a subsidiary of M.D.C. Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: MDC), is pleased to announce the grand opening of a brand-new model home at Seasons at Nester's Landing, an idyllic neighborhood in the picturesque waterfront town of Essex.
The two-story Lapis model is fully furnished and features stainless-steel appliances, quartz countertops, oak stairs and an extended covered deck. The exciting new community also offers the two-story Coral, Citrine and Pearl plans, all part of the sought-after Seasons™ Collection, which is designed to put homeownership within reach for a variety of buyers.
Prospective homebuyers and area agents are encouraged to stop by Seasons at Nester's Landing between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Saturday, September 10, and Sunday, September 11, to explore the Lapis model and discover everything this brand-new community has to offer.
- New single-family homes from the low $500s
- Up to 5 bedrooms & approx. 3,300 sq. ft.
- Close proximity to notable shopping, dining and outdoor recreation, including Turkey Point Park, Middle River and the Baltimore Boating Center
- Easy access to I-695, I-95, downtown Baltimore and major employment hubs
- Pre-planned homesites available
Those who choose to build a new home from the ground up at this community will have the opportunity to work with professional design consultants to select colors, textures, finishes and fixtures for their new living spaces—a complimentary service!
Seasons at Nester's Landing is located at 1913 Turkey Point Road in Essex. Call 410.312.2829 or visit RichmondAmerican.com for more information or to schedule a private appointment.
Operating under the name Richmond American Homes, MDC's homebuilding subsidiaries have built more than 230,000 homes since 1977. Among the nation's largest homebuilders, MDC's subsidiary companies have operations in Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Maryland, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia and Washington. Mortgage lending, plus insurance and title services are offered by the following MDC subsidiaries, respectively: HomeAmerican Mortgage Corporation, American Home Insurance Agency, Inc. and American Home Title and Escrow Company. M.D.C. Holdings, Inc. is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "MDC." For more information, visit MDCHoldings.com.
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CAIRO (AP) — Suspected al-Qaida militants on Tuesday attacked a security post in southern Yemen, sparking clashes that killed at least 21 troops and six militants, military officials said.
The early morning attack in Ahwar, in the province of Abyan, targeted a post manned by troops from the Security Belt, a security force loyal to the secessionist Southern Transitional Council.
The separatist council is backed by the United Arab Emirates and controls much of Yemen’s south. It is at odds with the internationally recognized government.
The officials said at least 21 troops were killed in the attack and the clashes that ensures for hours. Four more troops were also wounded, they said.
The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to brief media.
Among the dead troops was Yasser Nasser Shaea, a senior commander in the force fighting terror groups in Yemen, the Security Belt said in a statement.
It said six militants were killed and others were detained. It posted images showing bodies it said were the dead militants.
No group claimed responsibility for the ambush. But it bore the hallmarks of al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula, or AQAP.
AQAP has long been considered the global network’s most dangerous branch, and has attempted to carry out attacks on the U.S. mainland.
AQAP, along with an affiliate of the Islamic State group, are active in several regions of Yemen and have taken advantage of the yearslong civil war to make inroads.
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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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(303) 848-5053
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HAYWARD, Calif., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACRX), ("AcelRx"), a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies for use in medically supervised settings, today announced that Chief Executive Officer, Vince Angotti will present in-person and be available for one-on-one meetings throughout the H.C. Wainwright Annual Investment Conference, to be held in person and virtually September 12-14, 2022 in New York, NY.
H.C. Wainwright Annual Investment Conference
Format: Live presentation and 1x1 Meetings
Date: Monday, September 12th, 2022
Time: 12:00 PM EDT
Webcast Link: [CLICK HERE]
The recorded presentation will also be available for 90 days on AcelRx's website within the Investors/News/Events section.
This release is intended for investors only. For more information, including important safety information and black box warning for DSUVIA, please visit www.DSUVIA.com.
AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies for use in medically supervised settings. AcelRx's proprietary, non-invasive sublingual formulation technology delivers sufentanil with consistent pharmacokinetic profiles. The Company has one approved product in the U.S., DSUVIA® (sufentanil sublingual tablet, 30 mcg), approved as DZUVEO® in Europe, indicated for the management of acute pain severe enough to require an opioid analgesic for adult patients in certified medically supervised healthcare settings, and several product candidates. The Company's product candidates include: two developmental pre-filled, ready-to-use syringes of ephedrine and phenylephrine licensed for the U.S. from Aguettant; Niyad™, a developmental device for use as a regional anticoagulant for the extracorporeal circuit; LTX-608, for the potential treatment of COVID-19, disseminated intravascular coagulation, acute respiratory distress syndrome and acute pancreatitis; and Zalviso® (sufentanil sublingual tablet system, SST system, 15 mcg), an investigational product in the U.S. being developed as an innovatively designed patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) system for reduction of moderate-to-severe acute pain in medically supervised settings.
This release is intended for investors only. For additional information about AcelRx, please visit www.acelrx.com.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Former Kansas City Chiefs assistant coach Britt Reid is scheduled to enter a plea on Monday to felony driving while intoxicated causing serious injury after a 2021 car crash that seriously injured a young girl.
Reid, son of Chiefs coach Andy Reid, is expected to plead guilty, Jackson County (Missouri) Circuit Court records show. He was scheduled to go to trial on Sept. 26.
He faces up to seven years in prison, The Kansas City Star reported.
Police said Reid was intoxicated and speeding when he hit two parked cars on an entrance ramp near Arrowhead Stadium in February 2021. A girl in one of the cars, Ariel Young, who was 5 at the time, suffered a traumatic brain injury.
One of the vehicles he hit had stalled because of a dead battery and the second was owned by Ariel’s mother, who had arrived to help, according to charging documents.
Court records show Reid was driving about 84 mph (135 kilometers per hour) shortly before the collision and had a blood-alcohol level of 0.113 two hours after the crash, police said. The legal limit is 0.08.
Reid, who underwent emergency surgery for a groin injury after the crash, was placed on administrative leave. His job with the team ended after the Chiefs allowed his contract to expire.
The Chiefs in November reached a confidential agreement with Ariel’s family to pay her ongoing medical treatment and other expenses.
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Wildfires causing smoky conditions across North Dakota
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality is advising people with respiratory conditions to consider limiting prolonged outdoor activities while smoky conditions remain across the state. Wildfires in the western part of the United States and Canada are sending smoke across North Dakota.
Extremely small particles of ash and soot, or particulate matter, have been increasing on Tuesday. Ryan Mills with the Division of Air Quality says particulate matter can irritate the respiratory system, especially for those who suffer from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or conditions such as asthma and allergies. Environmental Quality advises people with respiratory conditions, the elderly, and young children to avoid prolonged outdoor exposure.
High particulate numbers, coupled with higher temperatures over the next few days, could heighten the complications. People reacting to smoke to the extent that it affects breathing should seek immediate help from a medical provider.
Environmental Quality is closely monitoring its air sampling network across the state. For up-to-date information on the region’s current air quality visit airnow.gov.
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-- Findings related to the human genome key to future diabetes research --
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Researchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) used advanced three-dimensional mapping techniques at a microscopic level to identify a multitude of genetic variants and corresponding target gene pairings in the pancreas that are implicated in type 2 diabetes. In addition to these discoveries, the resulting datasets will serve as a key resource for researchers all over the world to delve deeper into the genetic origins of type 2 diabetes and further explore the roles of different types of cells in the development of the disease.
The findings were published today in the journal Cell Metabolism.
Type 2 diabetes cases are on the rise and being diagnosed in patients earlier in life than what has been historically observed. However, while many cases can be attributed to a rise in obesity and sedentary lifestyle, increasing evidence suggests a strong role that genetic risk factors play in this relatively common disease. Prior genome-wide association studies (GWAS) have identified hundreds of genetic variants associated with an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
One of the challenges for researching genetic variants is to envision chromosomes functioning while packed densely within microscopic cells. If the DNA from one cell was stretched out end-to-end, it would measure more than six feet long. Protein complexes called chromatin act to fold chromosomes and compact them into each cell. Therefore, genes and variants that appear distant and unrelated in a one-dimensional map of the genome sequence can be closely associated in 3D in a cell, helping to explain the root of how genetic diseases are caused.
"If you do not have an accurate map of how genes are folded together in a cell, you're essentially guessing the role that these genetic variants play," said one of the study's senior authors Andrew D. Wells, PhD, an Associate Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine and Director of the Spatial and Functional Genomics Collaborative at CHOP. "In this study, we applied three-dimensional mapping techniques to chromosomes of highly relevant cell types, which allowed us to identify a series of genes that have never been implicated before in type 2 diabetes."
In this study, researchers created three-dimensional epigenomic profiles of purified acinar, alpha and beta cells in the human pancreas using a variety of techniques that examined each of them at the single-cell level. When comparing these profiles, the researchers found differences in how chromatin was compartmentalized, how the chromatin was looped, and how genes were being regulated and transcribed. As a result, the study team identified a series of causal variants and target gene pairs at 194 different type 2 diabetes signals using the three-dimensional chromatin maps. Additionally, the study revealed that alpha and acinar cells likely play a greater role in the development of type 2 diabetes than previously thought.
One of the limitations of the paper is that these newly implicated gene variant pairings were not fully validated in functional follow up studies. However, the goal of this paper was to provide critical information so that different labs could further explore and validate these discoveries.
"Prior studies appear to support many of the findings we made in the process of this work, and with additional validation and imaging tools, more aggressive drivers of type 2 diabetes pathogenesis at a genetic level can be isolated," said one of the study's senior authors Struan F.A. Grant, PhD, the other Director of the Center for Spatial and Functional Genomics and the Daniel B. Burke Endowed Chair for Diabetes Research at CHOP. "We believe the findings of this study will serve as a crucial resource for the diabetes research community."
This work was supported by National Institutes of Health (NIH) grants 5U01-DK123594 and 5UM-1DK126194. The other senior author was Klaus Kaestner from the Department of Genetics at the University of Pennsylvania.
Su et al, "3D chromatin maps of the human pancreas reveal lineage-specific regulatory architecture of T2D risk." Cell Metab. Published online 2022 September 6. DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2022.08.014.
About Children's Hospital of Philadelphia: A non-profit, charitable organization, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia was founded in 1855 as the nation's first pediatric hospital. Through its long-standing commitment to providing exceptional patient care, training new generations of pediatric healthcare professionals, and pioneering major research initiatives, the 595-bed hospital has fostered many discoveries that have benefited children worldwide. Its pediatric research program is among the largest in the country. The institution has a well-established history of providing advanced pediatric care close to home through its CHOP Care Network, which includes more than 50 primary care practices, specialty care and surgical centers, urgent care centers, and community hospital alliances throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey, as well as a new inpatient hospital with a dedicated pediatric emergency department in King of Prussia. In addition, its unique family-centered care and public service programs have brought Children's Hospital of Philadelphia recognition as a leading advocate for children and adolescents. For more information, visit http://www.chop.edu.
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More than half of minor league baseball players have voted to unionize, the Major League Baseball Players Association says — the most important step yet in the effort to organize the minor leagues.
"Minor league Players have made it unmistakably clear they want the MLBPA to represent them and are ready to begin collective bargaining in order to positively affect the upcoming season," said MLBPA Executive Director Tony Clark in a statement Tuesday.
It has barely been more than a week since the union launched its campaign to collect signatures. But that was enough time for a "significant" majority of minor league players to authorize the efforts, the union said.
MLBPA seeks voluntary recognition from MLB to represent Minor Leaguers pic.twitter.com/ZiVWiiRjbV
— MLBPA Communications (@MLBPA_News) September 6, 2022
The MLBPA says it has sent a letter to MLB requesting voluntary recognition of the union's efforts to represent minor leaguers. If the league chooses not to do so, the union would likely hold a formal authorization vote through the National Labor Relations Board.
Compensation for minor league players has been a controversial issue for years.
In the major leagues, even the most middling franchises have estimated values in the billions, and the average player salary is more than $4 million.
By contrast, the majority of minor league players earn between $400 to $700 per week and are only paid during the regular season. Over the course of a season, most players earn less than $13,590, the federal poverty line for a single person, according to minor leaguers' advocacy groups.
"Obviously we are at the bottom of the totem pole, but we're still professional athletes," said Dominic Yearego, then a relief pitcher in the Oakland A's minor league system, told NPR in 2020. "We're playing professional baseball, and we're struggling more now than we did when we were in college."
When the pandemic began just before the start of the baseball season in 2020, five teams stopped playing their minor league players altogether. (Others committed to paying despite the lack of a season.) Later that year, the league eliminated its affiliations with 40 minor league teams.
MLB raised its minimum minor league pay in 2021 and later began requiring teams to offer housing to most minor league players. Earlier this summer, the league reached a $185 million settlement with thousands of current and former minor leaguers who had filed suit in 2014, alleging that MLB had violated minimum wage laws in three states.
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Kansas to receive nearly $10 million in multistate settlement with JUUL Labs
TOPEKA, Kan. (KWCH) – Kansas is expected to receive nearly $10 million as part of a multistate agreement in principle with JUUL Labs, resolving a two-year investigation into the e-cigarette manufacturer’s marketing and sales practices, Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt said today.
Schmidt said the settlement would force JUUL to comply with strict terms limiting their marketing and sales practices.
Kansas is expected to receive $9.8 million as part of the $438.5 million settlement between JUUL and 34 states. The money will be paid over six to 10 years. States are finalizing and executing the settlement documents, which should be completed in approximately three to four weeks.
“The multistate investigation revealed that JUUL became a dominant player in the vaping marking 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 a technology-focused, sleek design that could be easily concealed 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,” said the Kansas Attorney General’s Office in a release.
“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.”
As part of the settlement, JUUL has agreed to stop specific marketing practices that target youth, as well as establish stricter age verification controls on websites, direct-to-consumer advertising, 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.
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LAS VEGAS, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- American Homes 4 Rent (NYSE: AMH) (the "Company"), a leading provider of high-quality single-family homes for rent, announced today that members of the Company's management team will participate in a roundtable discussion during the BofA Securities 2022 Global Real Estate Conference (the "Conference") taking place September 13-14, 2022.
The Company's roundtable discussion will begin at 12:40 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, September 14, 2022. A live audio webcast will be available on the Company's website at www.americanhomes4rent.com under "Investor relations." A replay of the webcast will be available through September 28, 2022.
About American Homes 4 Rent
American Homes 4 Rent (NYSE: AMH) is a leading single-family property owner, leasing operator, and build-to-rent developer. Recent achievements include being named a 2022 Great Place to Work®, a 2022 Top U.S. Homebuilder by Builder100, one of America's Most Responsible Companies 2022 and America's Most Trusted Companies 2022 by Newsweek and Statista, and a Top ESG Regional Performer by Sustainalytics. We are an internally managed Maryland real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on acquiring, developing, renovating, leasing, and managing homes as rental properties. As of June 30, 2022, we owned 58,715 single-family properties in selected submarkets in 22 states.
Additional information about American Homes 4 Rent is available on our website at http://www.americanhomes4rent.com.
Investor Relations Contact:
Nicholas Fromm
Phone: (855) 794-2447
Email: investors@ah4r.com
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ST. LOUIS, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) announced today it will present at the Morgan Stanley 20th Annual Global Healthcare Conference, to be held Monday, September 12th – Wednesday, September 14th in New York City.
Centene will present on Tuesday, September 13th, at 8:35 a.m. ET. A simultaneous live audio webcast is available at: https://cc.webcasts.com/morg007/091222a_js/?entity=63_TXGE8EI.
A webcast replay will be available afterwards via the Company's website at www.centene.com, under the Investors section.
Centene Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, is a leading healthcare enterprise that is committed to helping people live healthier lives. The Company takes a local approach – with local brands and local teams – to provide fully integrated, high-quality, and cost-effective services to government-sponsored and commercial healthcare programs, focusing on under-insured and uninsured individuals. Centene offers affordable and high-quality products to nearly 1 in 15 individuals across the nation, including Medicaid and Medicare members (including Medicare Prescription Drug Plans) as well as individuals and families served by the Health Insurance Marketplace, the TRICARE program, and individuals in correctional facilities. The Company also serves several international markets, and contracts with other healthcare and commercial organizations to provide a variety of specialty services focused on treating the whole person. Centene focuses on long-term growth and value creation as well as the development of its people, systems, and capabilities so that it can better serve its members, providers, local communities, and government partners.
Centene uses its investor relations website to publish important information about the Company, including information that may be deemed material to investors. Financial and other information about Centene is routinely posted and is accessible on Centene's investor relations website, https://investors.centene.com/.
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TAMPA, FL (WFLA) — Leaders at the University of South Florida announced Tuesday the design and build team reccommended to hire for an on-campus stadium project.
Barton Malow and Populous will collaborate on the project expected to be completed by 2026.
USF Vice President of Athletics, Michael Kelly, said both companies have an extensive background in sports projects.
According to the University’s announcement, the firms have collaborated for more than 25 years on 40 sport venues across the country, including Penn State’s Beaver Stadium, Orlando City Soccer Club’s Exploria Stadium, the New England Patriots’ Gillette Stadium, the Atlanta Braves’ Truist Park, and many more.
“The selected partner will play a critical role in helping us develop a more complete understanding of the scope of the project, including many of the details and design features that we know Bulls fans eagerly anticipate,” Kelly said.
“This is going to be one that will be ran and designed for the University of South Florida, so it’s a huge step forward, we’ve obviously never gone this far as a university in this process,” Kelly said.
Between the two, Barton Malow/Populous have worked on 85 college stadiums. A list of their stadium projects was made available at the Board of Trustees meeting Tuesday:
Barton Malow
- Notre Dame Stadium
- Penn State University Beaver Stadium
- University of Michigan ”The Big House”
- The Rose Bowl Stadium
Populous
- Penn State University Beaver Stadium
- Baylor University McLane Stadium
- Colorado State University Canvas Stadium
- University of Minnesota Huntington Bank Stadium
After a meeting with the Board of Trustees, university leaders will work to finalize negotiations and return for approval next month.
“We continue to make significant progress toward turning the vision for an on-campus stadium into a reality,” USF Foundation CEO Jay Stroman said. “The important planning that we’re doing now is going to result in a transformational project that the University of South Florida community and the entire Tampa Bay region will benefit from for generations to come.” | https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/usf-selects-design-and-build-team-for-on-campus-stadium-project/ | 2022-09-06T21:59:21Z | https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/usf-selects-design-and-build-team-for-on-campus-stadium-project/ | false |
Cheyenne Animal Shelter Reports No New Panleukopenia Cases Over the Holiday Weekend
The Cheyenne Animal Shelter has not had any new cases of feline panleukopenia since Friday, Sept. 2, the agency announced Tuesday.
The shelter began implementing intake diversion strategies for cats last Wednesday, Aug. 31, after several cats became sick with the highly contagious virus.
"Last week, there were three confirmed cases of feline panleukopenia with over ten additional suspected cases," the shelter said in a release.
"As of this morning, we are happy to report that all of the cats in critical care have recovered and several will be ready to move on to their adoptive homes," the shelter added.
The shelter is still diverting the intake of cats through Sept. 15th, and Shelter Medical Director Dr. Tessha Winsch says they'll hopefully be able to start lifting quarantines next week.
"Cats will be made available as they’ve completed quarantine and have been medically cleared," the shelter said. "Currently, there is one cat ready to be adopted and we hope to have more as the week continues."
For those interested in helping, the shelter is still asking for monetary donations and also has a wish list of items needed to support the cat population during the quarantine period. | https://k2radio.com/cheyenne-animal-shelter-reports-no-new-panleukopenia-cases-over-the-holiday-weekend/ | 2022-09-06T21:59:38Z | https://k2radio.com/cheyenne-animal-shelter-reports-no-new-panleukopenia-cases-over-the-holiday-weekend/ | true |
Justice Guzman will become a partner in the firm's appellate practice
HOUSTON, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wright Close & Barger LLP, a Houston-based civil trial and appellate law firm, is pleased to announce the addition of former Texas Supreme Court Justice Eva Guzman as a partner in its Houston office.
Justice Guzman will serve as a partner in the firm's appellate practice beginning September 12.
"I am excited to join a team of appellate all-stars who bring high energy, creativity, and a wealth of experience to solving clients' problems," said Justice Guzman.
Justice Guzman is the first Latina to serve on the Texas Supreme Court and the first to hold statewide office. Before serving on Texas's highest civil court, she was a justice on the Texas 14th Court of Appeals and a Harris County District Court judge. Throughout her career, she has ruled on thousands of civil and criminal cases and authored hundreds of judicial opinions.
"We are honored and excited that Justice Guzman has chosen to practice law with us," said Wright Close & Barger Managing Partner Tom Wright. "She has a wealth of experience in appellate matters. Her insights on appellate issues will be very valuable to the firm and our clients."
A native Houstonian, Justice Guzman earned her law degree from South Texas College of Law. She also holds a Master of Laws in Judicial Studies from Duke University School of Law, where she studied under U.S. Supreme Court Justices Antonin Scalia and Samuel Alito.
Wright Close & Barger LLP is a Houston-based civil trial and appellate firm handling complex trial and appellate work for clients across Texas. Our lawyers have a track record for achieving favorable results in cases involving catastrophic personal injury, insurance coverage, intellectual property, oil and gas, product defects, commercial disputes, arbitration and mediation, trade secrets, and trust and estate litigation, among others. We also assist with pretrial motions, special evidence problems, challenges to expert witnesses, and the critical work on the court's charge to the jury. To learn more, visit http://www.wrightclosebarger.com/.
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800-559-4534
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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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VERO BEACH, Fla., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- QOL Medical, LLC, a ground-breaking, rare disease pharmaceutical company, announced today that the United States (U.S.) Food & Drug Administration (FDA) approved Sucraid® single-use containers for patients more than 33 lb (15 kg) with Congenital Sucrase-Isomaltase Deficiency (CSID).
Currently, Sucraid® (sacrosidase) Oral Solution is the only pharmaceutical treatment for CSID in children and adults. Sucraid® is an enzyme replacement therapy for genetically determined sucrase deficiency, which is part of CSID. Sucraid® helps the breakdown and absorption of sucrose (table sugar) from the intestine, which relieve the gastrointestinal symptoms of CSID. Now Sucraid® is available in both Sucraid® multi-dose bottles and Sucraid® single-use containers. More information can be found at www.sucraid.com.
"If untreated, patients living with this chronic condition suffer from debilitating symptoms. We are always looking for ways to improve their quality of life. These new single-use containers will make it easier for them to manage their medication," said Weng Tao, MD, PhD, COO of QOL Medical, LLC. "FDA's approval of Sucraid® single-use containers, with three-day room temperature stability, offer greater convenience for CSID patients on the go."
People with CSID are unable to properly digest sucrose (table sugar), which is found naturally in many fruits and vegetables, as well as added to many processed foods. In adolescents and adults, CSID has been characterized by symptoms of chronic abdominal pain, gas, loose stools, and diarrhea, which overlap with common irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms. In infants, CSID classically presents as explosive watery diarrhea, failure to thrive, diaper rash, irritability, and acidic stools.
INDICATION
Sucraid® (sacrosidase) Oral Solution is an enzyme replacement therapy for the treatment of genetically determined sucrase deficiency, which is part of congenital sucrase-isomaltase deficiency (CSID).
- Sucraid® may cause a serious allergic reaction. If you notice any swelling or have difficulty breathing, get emergency help right away.
- Sucraid® does not break down some sugars that come from the digestion of starch. You may need to restrict the amount of starch in your diet. Your doctor will tell you if you should restrict starch in your diet.
- Tell your doctor if you are allergic to, have ever had a reaction to, or have ever had difficulty taking yeast, yeast products, papain, or glycerin (glycerol).
- Tell your doctor if you have diabetes, as your blood glucose levels may change if you begin taking Sucraid®. Your doctor will tell you if your diet or diabetes medicines need to be changed.
- Some patients treated with Sucraid® may have worse abdominal pain, vomiting, nausea, or diarrhea. Constipation, difficulty sleeping, headache, nervousness, and dehydration have also occurred. Check with your doctor if you notice these or other side effects.
- Sucraid® has not been tested to see if it works in patients with secondary (acquired) sucrase deficiency.
- NEVER HEAT SUCRAID® OR PUT IT IN WARM OR HOT BEVERAGES OR INFANT FORMULA. Do not mix Sucraid® with fruit juice or take it with fruit juice. Take Sucraid® as prescribed by your doctor. Normally half of the dose of Sucraid® is taken before a meal or snack and the other half is taken during the meal or snack.
- Sucraid® should be refrigerated at 36°F-46°F (2°C-8°C) and should be protected from heat and light.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit FDA.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
Click here to read our full prescribing information Sucraid® PI.
QOL Medical is a specialty biopharmaceutical company dedicated to improving clinical outcomes and overall quality of life for patients with rare diseases. QOL Medical is a patient-centric company founded in 2003 to focus on the acquisition and commercialization of orphan and gastrointestinal products in underserved markets. Learn more at www.qolmed.com.
Sucraid® is a registered trademark of QOL Medical, LLC. All rights reserved.
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QOL Medical, LLC
Tiffany Carter
Phone: 818-720-8557
Email: tiffany@tlcmarketingpr.com
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QOL Medical, LLC
3405 Ocean Drive
Vero Beach, FL 32963
Phone: 866-469-3773
Fax: 772-365-3375
Email: info@qolmed.com
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SAN DIEGO (AP) — The military contractor who pleaded guilty to orchestrating the “Fat Leonard” corruption scandal and was under house arrest in San Diego is now on the run after cutting off his GPS monitoring ankle bracelet over the weekend, federal authorities said.
Supervisory Deputy U.S. Marshal Omar Castillo said Leonard Glenn Francis removed the tracker Sunday, the San Diego Union-Tribune reported.
After police officers found Francis’ home empty, the San Diego Regional Fugitive Task Force and the Naval Criminal Investigative Service began a high-profile search, the newspaper reported.
Castillo said neighbors witnessed U-Haul moving trucks coming to and from Francis’ home in the days before his escape.
Francis was arrested in San Diego in 2013 and pleaded guilty in 2015 to offering $500,000 in bribes to Navy officers. In exchange, the officers passed him classified information and even went so far as redirecting military vessels to ports that were lucrative for his Singapore-based ship servicing company.
Prosecutors say Francis and his company overcharged the U.S. military by more than $35 million for its services.
Francis has been on house arrest since at least 2018 and under the supervision of a federal agency that monitors defendants who are out of custody until sentencing. He was set to be sentenced at the end of month.
Francis’ defense attorney, Devin Burstein, declined to comment to the Union-Tribune on Monday. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/national/ap-police-fat-leonard-escapes-house-arrest-in-san-diego/ | 2022-09-06T22:02:34Z | https://www.wjhl.com/news/national/ap-police-fat-leonard-escapes-house-arrest-in-san-diego/ | false |
NEW YORK (AP) — Serena Williams has reached her break point — she caught up on her rest following her last match at the U.S. Open.
The 40-year-old Williams posted a photo on Instagram Monday of herself under a “Moana” blanket and seemingly asleep as she used a stuffed animal as a pillow. The mother of 5-year-old Olympia, Williams wrote, “How was your weekend? This was mine.”
Her career seemingly came to an end when she lost last week in her final U.S. Open. Williams won 23 Grand Slam titles and was celebrated by celebrities, fellow competitors and fans throughout her matches at Flushing Meadows. The tributes from tennis players to the NFL stretched into Monday.
Rising American standout Frances Tiafoe recalled after his upset win Tuesday over Rafael Nadal the inspiration he received from watching Serena and her older sister, Venus.
“At that time watching Serena and Venus play finals of Grand Slams at that time, when I was super young, I was like, how cool would it be to play Wimbledon, to play on Arthur Ashe and stuff like that,” Tiafoe said after his big win at Ashe.
Tampa Bay quarterback Tom Brady — like Williams, another age-defying championship athlete — praised Williams on Monday on his weekly podcast.
“What a joy it was to watch her play,” Brady said. “She didn’t play for a little while, and I think she realized it’s a lot of fun to play. And I think sometimes when you’re in the middle of it, you take it for granted to a degree, like, ‘Oh, it will be there.’ And then it’s not there for a year and you go, ‘God, I really love it. I really want to play.’ And then you get out there and play and you enjoy it.”
Williams turns 41 on Sept. 26 and says she wants to grow her family and pursue business interests.
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Sept. 8 Hearing Expected to Address Private Equity Pension Takeover, Retirement Security
WASHINGTON, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters and hospitality union UNITE HERE applaud the announcement that a U.S. Senate committee plans to address the risky activity of private equity companies in the insurance and retirement asset industries.
A hearing on such issues, including the aggressive investment strategies of private equity-controlled insurers, is scheduled for Sept. 8 before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The topics are critical to workers and retirees as private equity companies, particularly Apollo Global Management, are taking control of more retirement assets and obligations through pension buyout deals.
Athene, a retirement security company owned by Apollo, entered the pension risk transfer market in 2017 and grew so rapidly it consumed the largest market share in 2020 and 2021.
Committee Chairman Senator Sherrod Brown said he intends to address "the growth of offshore reinsurance markets and increased risk-taking behavior across the life insurance industry" during the hearing, among other issues. Brown has asked the National Association of Insurance Commissioners and the Federal Insurance Office to study what risks these more aggressive tactics of private equity insurance providers present to policyholders.
"Lawmakers have to get off the sidelines and do something about private equity's dangerous behavior around insurance and retirement assets," said Teamsters General President Sean M. O'Brien. "The Teamsters applaud Senator Brown for helping to ring the alarm bells on private equity's expanding presence in these industries. Our government needs to get serious about safeguarding workers' retirement benefits and start scrutinizing the investment actions of companies like Apollo."
"Workers' earned pension assets should stay in federally regulated and insured pension plans," said UNITE HERE President D. Taylor. "They should not be sold off to private equity, reinsured offshore in Bermuda, and placed into complex and illiquid investments. We look forward to these issues being addressed in the upcoming hearing."
Contact:
Kara Deniz, (202) 497-6610
kdeniz@teamster.org
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-- Findings related to the human genome key to future diabetes research --
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Researchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) used advanced three-dimensional mapping techniques at a microscopic level to identify a multitude of genetic variants and corresponding target gene pairings in the pancreas that are implicated in type 2 diabetes. In addition to these discoveries, the resulting datasets will serve as a key resource for researchers all over the world to delve deeper into the genetic origins of type 2 diabetes and further explore the roles of different types of cells in the development of the disease.
The findings were published today in the journal Cell Metabolism.
Type 2 diabetes cases are on the rise and being diagnosed in patients earlier in life than what has been historically observed. However, while many cases can be attributed to a rise in obesity and sedentary lifestyle, increasing evidence suggests a strong role that genetic risk factors play in this relatively common disease. Prior genome-wide association studies (GWAS) have identified hundreds of genetic variants associated with an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
One of the challenges for researching genetic variants is to envision chromosomes functioning while packed densely within microscopic cells. If the DNA from one cell was stretched out end-to-end, it would measure more than six feet long. Protein complexes called chromatin act to fold chromosomes and compact them into each cell. Therefore, genes and variants that appear distant and unrelated in a one-dimensional map of the genome sequence can be closely associated in 3D in a cell, helping to explain the root of how genetic diseases are caused.
"If you do not have an accurate map of how genes are folded together in a cell, you're essentially guessing the role that these genetic variants play," said one of the study's senior authors Andrew D. Wells, PhD, an Associate Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine and Director of the Spatial and Functional Genomics Collaborative at CHOP. "In this study, we applied three-dimensional mapping techniques to chromosomes of highly relevant cell types, which allowed us to identify a series of genes that have never been implicated before in type 2 diabetes."
In this study, researchers created three-dimensional epigenomic profiles of purified acinar, alpha and beta cells in the human pancreas using a variety of techniques that examined each of them at the single-cell level. When comparing these profiles, the researchers found differences in how chromatin was compartmentalized, how the chromatin was looped, and how genes were being regulated and transcribed. As a result, the study team identified a series of causal variants and target gene pairs at 194 different type 2 diabetes signals using the three-dimensional chromatin maps. Additionally, the study revealed that alpha and acinar cells likely play a greater role in the development of type 2 diabetes than previously thought.
One of the limitations of the paper is that these newly implicated gene variant pairings were not fully validated in functional follow up studies. However, the goal of this paper was to provide critical information so that different labs could further explore and validate these discoveries.
"Prior studies appear to support many of the findings we made in the process of this work, and with additional validation and imaging tools, more aggressive drivers of type 2 diabetes pathogenesis at a genetic level can be isolated," said one of the study's senior authors Struan F.A. Grant, PhD, the other Director of the Center for Spatial and Functional Genomics and the Daniel B. Burke Endowed Chair for Diabetes Research at CHOP. "We believe the findings of this study will serve as a crucial resource for the diabetes research community."
This work was supported by National Institutes of Health (NIH) grants 5U01-DK123594 and 5UM-1DK126194. The other senior author was Klaus Kaestner from the Department of Genetics at the University of Pennsylvania.
Su et al, "3D chromatin maps of the human pancreas reveal lineage-specific regulatory architecture of T2D risk." Cell Metab. Published online 2022 September 6. DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2022.08.014.
About Children's Hospital of Philadelphia: A non-profit, charitable organization, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia was founded in 1855 as the nation's first pediatric hospital. Through its long-standing commitment to providing exceptional patient care, training new generations of pediatric healthcare professionals, and pioneering major research initiatives, the 595-bed hospital has fostered many discoveries that have benefited children worldwide. Its pediatric research program is among the largest in the country. The institution has a well-established history of providing advanced pediatric care close to home through its CHOP Care Network, which includes more than 50 primary care practices, specialty care and surgical centers, urgent care centers, and community hospital alliances throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey, as well as a new inpatient hospital with a dedicated pediatric emergency department in King of Prussia. In addition, its unique family-centered care and public service programs have brought Children's Hospital of Philadelphia recognition as a leading advocate for children and adolescents. For more information, visit http://www.chop.edu.
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Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
(609) 634-7906
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NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) will host a conference call on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at 4:30 PM Eastern time to discuss third quarter 2022 financial results and provide a business update for the 2022 fourth quarter to date.
A press release with third quarter 2022 financial results will be issued at approximately 4:10 PM Eastern time on Tuesday, October 25, 2022.
Participants can join the conference by dialing 1-888-317-6003 and will be prompted to enter the code 8800833. International callers can dial 1-412-317-6061 and will be prompted to enter the code 8800833.
The call will also be webcast live from the Company's website on the investor relations page at ir.chipotle.com and registration is available at https://app.webinar.net/4oPVR0Q8pyQ. An archived webcast will be available approximately one hour after the end of the call.
ABOUT CHIPOTLE
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) is cultivating a better world by serving responsibly sourced, classically-cooked, real food with wholesome ingredients without artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. Chipotle had over 3,000 restaurants as of June 30, 2022, in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France and Germany and is the only restaurant company of its size that owns and operates all its restaurants. Chipotle is ranked on the Fortune 500 and is recognized on the 2022 list for Fortune's Most Admired Companies. With over 100,000 employees passionate about providing a great guest experience, Chipotle is a longtime leader and innovator in the food industry. Chipotle is committed to making its food more accessible to everyone while continuing to be a brand with a demonstrated purpose as it leads the way in digital, technology and sustainable business practices. For more information or to place an order online, visit WWW.CHIPOTLE.COM.
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Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin's kids are so grown -- and they're the spitting image of their parents!
In a photo carousel posted to Instagram over the weekend, Paltrow shared a series of personal pics of her summer adventures. In one sun drenched snap, she poses between her children 18-year-old Apple, 16-year-old Moses, who, with a mop of curly blond hair, now stands even taller than his 5'9" mother.
"Summer 2022, you brought it all unsparingly," Paltrow captioned her post. "Elation, adventure, transition, joy and heartbreak alike. Thank you for your reminders, connections and deepenings."
Among the other family images Paltrow shared was a smiling, makeup-free shot of her 79-year-old mother, Blythe Danner, and a glamorous couples' photo of she and husband Brad Falchuk all dressed up for a summer soiree.
Just last month, Paltrow and her daughter shared an enviable 48 hours together in New York City, where they got facials, noshed on vegan Chinese food and attended a Sam Fender concert. Back in June, Paltrow and Martin celebrated their daughter during her high school graduation.
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Boyfriend charged with murder after deputies find woman dead
YUCCA, Ariz. (Arizona’s Family/Gray News) - A man is accused of killing his live-in girlfriend over the weekend in a small western town in Arizona.
The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office reports that 33-year-old Justin James Jarvy has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder after deputies responded to a domestic violence call on Sept. 3.
According to Arizona’s Family, authorities were called to a home shortly after midnight, where they found a woman dead and a man who had been injured.
Detectives said witnesses told them that the situation started when they heard the woman, later identified as 32-year-old Michelle Bock-Caswell, screaming for help. They said they ran to help the woman but found Jarvy on top of her.
The sheriff’s office said witnesses told them Jarvy had the woman in a chokehold, and they yelled at him to stop. Jarvy refused, and the witnesses began fighting with him to keep him away from Bock-Caswell, who was unconscious.
When deputies arrived, the sheriff’s office said the 32-year-old woman was dead. Jarvy was detained and taken to an area hospital for injuries he received during the fight.
Jarvy was released from the hospital and booked into the Mohave County Adult Detention Center.
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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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LOS ANGELES (AP) — No. 10 Southern California has a three-headed monster at running back that showed its face in the season opener.
Former Stanford rusher Austin Jones had two touchdown scampers, ex-Oregon tailback Travis Dye thrived at pass protection and freshman Raleek Brown showed off his athleticism. Together, they combined for 186 yards and three touchdowns on 15 carries and six receptions in their debut.
“We all have our part to do in this offense, and it speaks volumes on the coaches on actually put into places where the pieces fit,” Dye said. “For one game, it just worked perfectly. We were meshing really well.”
USC coach Lincoln Riley acknowledged the trio’s workload was deflated by three interceptions that were returned for touchdowns by USC (1-0) in its 66-14 win over Rice.
“It wasn’t as we planned,” Riley said. “I mean, love it. I’d take it every week.”
More touches are likely to come at Stanford (1-0) on Saturday, a Pac-12 opener.
While Jones downplayed the significance of facing a team that he spent three seasons with before transferring, Dye said Tuesday he can already sense a different level of intensity from the senior.
“Oh, he’s definitely antsy this week,” Dye said. “Definitely antsy and he wants to get after it, and I can’t wait to watch him play against his own guys.”
After facing stacked boxes in Stanford’s power run game, Jones showed he could make the most of the space created by Riley’s spread offense on a 28-yard touchdown run. He finished with 48 yards on four carries and had one catch for 21 yards.
“It was definitely a lot more daylight,” Jones said.
Dye was held out of the end zone but more than made up for it with two punishing hits as a blocker. He put a defensive end on roller skates to allow Caleb Williams to step up in the pocket and complete a 29-yard pass on third down, and Dye followed it up by leveling that same defender on a chip block as he went out on his route.
“He’s showing all these ribs, you know, and I had to get me some baby back ribs real quick,” Dye said. “Slap some barbecue sauce on that real quick, but, yeah, just all my might right into his side.”
Dye, who had 21 yards receiving and 20 yards rushing, credits his growth in pass protection to working with assistant coach Kiel McDonald.
“You got to protect our team if you want to stay on the field, and that’s just what the job is,” Dye said.
The most exhilarating showing came from Brown, who pulled away from a defender for his first collegiate touchdown in addition to a slippery 40-yard catch-and-run.
Brown practiced Tuesday with his ankle wrapped, but Riley does not believe the injury will keep Brown from playing.
Riley first took note of the 5-foot-8, 185-pound dynamo at a summer camp when he was coaching at Oklahoma. Jalen Hurts was the Sooners quarterback at the time, and he and Riley had the same reaction watching Brown.
“Jalen was hoping we could sign him then, and Jalen was disappointed when I told him he was a freshman in high school, and to this day Jalen still asks me about him. So, yeah, we got a pretty early introduction, and he just put on a show,” Riley said. “You could tell, athletically, he was a little bit different.”
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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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In partnership with the city of Albuquerque, SWAIA plans October market
SANTA FE, N.M., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Southwestern Association for Indian Arts (SWAIA) is pleased to announce the debut of Santa Fe Indian Market @ Albuquerque on Saturday, October 1, and Sunday, October 2, from 9 am to 5 pm— downtown Albuquerque at Glorieta Station, 573 Commercial St NE.
The Albuquerque market will offer 100 booths on a first come, first serve basis to SWAIA's 2022 juried artists. "We are leveraging the huge audience that visits Albuquerque each fall for the balloon fiesta and delivering on our organization's mission to provide opportunities to promote Native artists 365 days a year, said SWAIA's Executive Director Kim Peone (Colville Confederated Tribes and Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians).
After the success of this year's Centennial Indian Market in Santa Fe, SWAIA is proceeding with numerous events—including a late September fashion show collaboration with IAIA at Bishop's Lodge, Auberge Resorts Collection, the annual Winter Indian Market in Santa Fe on December 2nd, and 3rd at the Santa Fe Convention Center from 8 am to 5 pm, and the weekend market in Albuquerque.
Applications for artists will be made available on a first-come basis at swaia.org, beginning on Friday, September 2, and closing Friday, September 9.
The Southwestern Association for Indian Arts (SWAIA) is a non-profit organization supporting Native North American arts and culture. It creates economic and cultural opportunities for Native North American artists by producing and promoting the Santa Fe Indian Market, the biggest and most prestigious Indian art event in the world since 1922; cultivating excellence and innovation across traditional and non-traditional art forms; and developing programs and events that support, promote, and honor Native artists year-round. swaia.org
IG: santafeindianmarket
FB: @SWAIA
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NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Weiss Law is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the board of directors of Brigham Minerals, Inc. ("Brigham" or the "Company") (NYSE: MNRL), in connection with its proposed merger with Sitio Royalties Corp. ("Sitio") (NYSE: STR). Under the terms of the merger agreement, Brigham shareholders will receive a fixed exchange ratio of 1.133 shares of common stock in the combined company for each share of Brigham common stock owned, and Sitio's shareholders will receive one share of common stock in the combined company for each share of Sitio common stock owned. Upon completion of the transaction, Sitio shareholders will own approximately 54.0% and Brigham shareholders will only own approximately 46.0% of the combined company.
If you own Brigham shares and wish to discuss this investigation or have any questions concerning this notice or your rights or interests, visit our website:
https://www.weisslaw.co/news-and-cases/mnrl
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Weiss Law is investigating whether (i) Brigham's board of directors acted in the best interests of Company shareholders in agreeing to the proposed transaction, (ii) the per-share merger consideration adequately compensates Brigham's shareholders, and (iii) all information regarding the sales process and valuation of the transaction will be fully and fairly disclosed.
Weiss Law has litigated hundreds of stockholder class and derivative actions for violations of corporate and fiduciary duties. We have recovered over a billion dollars for defrauded clients and obtained important corporate governance relief in many of these cases. If you have information or would like legal advice concerning possible corporate wrongdoing (including insider trading, waste of corporate assets, accounting fraud, or materially misleading information), consumer fraud (including false advertising, defective products, or other deceptive business practices), or anti-trust violations, please email us at stockinfo@weisslawllp.com
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Jonathon Lanoy to Serve as Interim CFO
LEHI, Utah, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nature's Sunshine Products, Inc. (Nasdaq: NATR) (Nature's Sunshine), a leading natural health and wellness company of high-quality herbal and nutritional products, today announced the retirement from the company of its Chief Financial Officer Joseph Baty, effective September 30, 2022. Nature's Sunshine has engaged a leading executive search firm to find its next CFO.
Jonathan Lanoy, the company's Corporate Controller and Vice President of Finance, will serve as interim CFO, principal financial officer and principal accounting officer until a full-time CFO has been appointed.
"On behalf of the entire management team, I thank Joe for his dedication and valuable contributions during his career at Nature's Sunshine," said CEO Terrence Moorehead. "Joe played an important role in developing a strong finance team and driving critical financial and operational improvements that have put Nature's Sunshine in a position to achieve its strategic goals. I am deeply appreciative of Joe's service and leadership and wish him all the best."
Mr. Lanoy has been in the Company's finance department since 2008 and has served as Corporate Controller and Vice President of Finance since February 2017. Prior to joining Nature's Sunshine, Mr. Lanoy was with the public accounting firm of Ernst & Young. Mr. Lanoy is a Certified Public Accountant and holds a Masters of Professional Accountancy and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting from Weber State University.
About Nature's Sunshine Products
Nature's Sunshine Products (Nasdaq: NATR), a leading natural health and wellness company, markets and distributes nutritional and personal care products in more than 40 countries. Nature's Sunshine manufactures most of its products through its own state-of-the-art facilities to ensure its products continue to set the standard for the highest quality, safety and efficacy on the market today. Additional information about the company can be obtained at its website, www.naturessunshine.com.
CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding the Company's future business expectations, which are subject to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may include, but are not limited to, statements relating to the Company's objectives, plans, strategies and financial results. All statements (other than statements of historical fact) that address activities, events or developments that the Company intends, expects, projects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on assumptions and assessments made by management in light of their experience and their perception of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors they believe to be appropriate. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks and uncertainties, including the risks and uncertainties set forth under the caption "Risk Factors" in our reports filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports filed on Form 10-Q.
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Cody Slach
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NATR@gatewayir.com
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ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tupperware Brands Corporation (NYSE: TUP), a leading global consumer products company, announced today that Douglas Lane has joined the Company as Vice President of Investor Relations and Strategy, effective today.
Douglas joins with more than 30 years of experience in the investor relations space following branded consumer product consumer companies as a sell-side equity research analyst, with a specialization in the direct selling industry.
Most recently, Douglas served as Founder, Principal and Director of Research for Lane Research LLC, a boutique Independent Equity Research Provider to Institutional Investors. Launched in 2016, coverage launched on major direct selling brands, including Tupperware, Avon, Herbalife and Nu Skin. Lane Research was Starmine's #1 stock picker and #2 earnings estimator in 2019 for Personal Products.
"We are pleased to have Douglas join us as we begin to see our omnichannel strategy come to life as a key component to our turnaround strategy," said Miguel Fernandez, CEO of Tupperware. "Given his knowledge and experience in the industry, we know he understands both the direct selling and the consumer side of our business, and we feel that his leadership in this area will be critical to delivering shareholder value."
Prior to Lane Research, Douglas co-founded Kristin Lane Agency LLC, a brand marketing agency, where he achieved several impressive accomplishments such as coordinating a partnership between Carnival Cruise Line and the NFL. Before that, Douglas served as a Managing Director at Jefferies & Company, Inc. where he led consumer products equity research efforts.
As Vice President of Internal Relations and Strategy for Tupperware, Douglas will lead the development of the company's business strategy and interface with the investment community. Additionally, Douglas is responsible for collaborating with the executive leadership team and Board of Directors to articulate the strategic direction of the Company, including capital allocation, business expansion into new channels and categories, and total shareholder value target setting.
Tupperware Brands Corporation (NYSE: TUP) is a leading global consumer products company that designs innovative, functional and environmentally responsible products that people love and trust. Founded in 1946, Tupperware's signature container created the modern food storage category that revolutionized the way the world stores, serves and prepares food. Today, this iconic brand has more than 8,500 functional design and utility patents for solution-oriented kitchen and home products. With a purpose to nurture a better future, Tupperware® products are an alternative to single-use items. The company distributes its products into nearly 70 countries primarily through independent representatives around the world. For more information, visit Tupperwarebrands.com or follow Tupperware on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
Investors: Douglas Lane, douglaslane@tupperware.com
Media: Cameron Klaus, cameronklaus@tupperware.com, 407.371.9784
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ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – As the campaign trail ramps up, the post-Labor Day race for governor starts here in Central Florida.
Democratic nominee for governor Charlie Crist was campaigning in Orlando Tuesday – hoping to unseat Gov. Ron DeSantis.
News 6 political analyst and UCF history professor Dr. Jim Clark said to make that happen, Orange county will have to play a big role.
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“Charlie Crist and Val Demings will need to run up big majorities in this county, Orange County if they’re going to have any chance of winning,” said Dr. Clark.
Dr. Clark said in fact, many candidates will likely ramp up their campaigns, between now and Nov., including targeting counties here in Central Florida.
“We have seen that now for the last dozen years where the I-4 corridor running between Daytona and St. Pete plays the dominant role in electing senators, governor and cabinet officers,” said Clark.
Maxwell Frost won the Democratic primary for the district 10 U.S. House seat. He’ll face Republican nominee Calvin Wimbish in November.
If elected the 25-year-old Frost will be the first Gen Z member of Congress.
“I really believe we need to build a Congress that looks like the country, and yes that means in race, but also in age,” said Frost. “We need folks who are going to be fighters in D.C. to fight to solve those problems and bring people together. That’s why I say people should vote for me, born and raised here. I’m from this community.”
News 6 did reach out to Frost’s opponent’s camp, Calvin Wimbish, and have not yet heard back.
We’re also working to learn of any Republicans who plan to make their way to campaign on this scale here in Central Florida.
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Sept. 8 Hearing Expected to Address Private Equity Pension Takeover, Retirement Security
WASHINGTON, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters and hospitality union UNITE HERE applaud the announcement that a U.S. Senate committee plans to address the risky activity of private equity companies in the insurance and retirement asset industries.
A hearing on such issues, including the aggressive investment strategies of private equity-controlled insurers, is scheduled for Sept. 8 before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The topics are critical to workers and retirees as private equity companies, particularly Apollo Global Management, are taking control of more retirement assets and obligations through pension buyout deals.
Athene, a retirement security company owned by Apollo, entered the pension risk transfer market in 2017 and grew so rapidly it consumed the largest market share in 2020 and 2021.
Committee Chairman Senator Sherrod Brown said he intends to address "the growth of offshore reinsurance markets and increased risk-taking behavior across the life insurance industry" during the hearing, among other issues. Brown has asked the National Association of Insurance Commissioners and the Federal Insurance Office to study what risks these more aggressive tactics of private equity insurance providers present to policyholders.
"Lawmakers have to get off the sidelines and do something about private equity's dangerous behavior around insurance and retirement assets," said Teamsters General President Sean M. O'Brien. "The Teamsters applaud Senator Brown for helping to ring the alarm bells on private equity's expanding presence in these industries. Our government needs to get serious about safeguarding workers' retirement benefits and start scrutinizing the investment actions of companies like Apollo."
"Workers' earned pension assets should stay in federally regulated and insured pension plans," said UNITE HERE President D. Taylor. "They should not be sold off to private equity, reinsured offshore in Bermuda, and placed into complex and illiquid investments. We look forward to these issues being addressed in the upcoming hearing."
Contact:
Kara Deniz, (202) 497-6610
kdeniz@teamster.org
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ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tupperware Brands Corporation (NYSE: TUP), a leading global consumer products company, announced today that Douglas Lane has joined the Company as Vice President of Investor Relations and Strategy, effective today.
Douglas joins with more than 30 years of experience in the investor relations space following branded consumer product consumer companies as a sell-side equity research analyst, with a specialization in the direct selling industry.
Most recently, Douglas served as Founder, Principal and Director of Research for Lane Research LLC, a boutique Independent Equity Research Provider to Institutional Investors. Launched in 2016, coverage launched on major direct selling brands, including Tupperware, Avon, Herbalife and Nu Skin. Lane Research was Starmine's #1 stock picker and #2 earnings estimator in 2019 for Personal Products.
"We are pleased to have Douglas join us as we begin to see our omnichannel strategy come to life as a key component to our turnaround strategy," said Miguel Fernandez, CEO of Tupperware. "Given his knowledge and experience in the industry, we know he understands both the direct selling and the consumer side of our business, and we feel that his leadership in this area will be critical to delivering shareholder value."
Prior to Lane Research, Douglas co-founded Kristin Lane Agency LLC, a brand marketing agency, where he achieved several impressive accomplishments such as coordinating a partnership between Carnival Cruise Line and the NFL. Before that, Douglas served as a Managing Director at Jefferies & Company, Inc. where he led consumer products equity research efforts.
As Vice President of Internal Relations and Strategy for Tupperware, Douglas will lead the development of the company's business strategy and interface with the investment community. Additionally, Douglas is responsible for collaborating with the executive leadership team and Board of Directors to articulate the strategic direction of the Company, including capital allocation, business expansion into new channels and categories, and total shareholder value target setting.
Tupperware Brands Corporation (NYSE: TUP) is a leading global consumer products company that designs innovative, functional and environmentally responsible products that people love and trust. Founded in 1946, Tupperware's signature container created the modern food storage category that revolutionized the way the world stores, serves and prepares food. Today, this iconic brand has more than 8,500 functional design and utility patents for solution-oriented kitchen and home products. With a purpose to nurture a better future, Tupperware® products are an alternative to single-use items. The company distributes its products into nearly 70 countries primarily through independent representatives around the world. For more information, visit Tupperwarebrands.com or follow Tupperware on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
Investors: Douglas Lane, douglaslane@tupperware.com
Media: Cameron Klaus, cameronklaus@tupperware.com, 407.371.9784
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Kanye West Goes After Adidas in Series of Instagram Posts, Says It Stole Shoe Designs
The rapper is still posting on Instagram about various Adidas executives.
For the past few days, Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, has been railing against collaborator Adidas in a series of Instagram posts — some of which have apparently been flagged by the social media company.
West and Adidas released their first shoe together in 2015, and the pair inked a more extensive partnership in 2016. The Yeezy/Adidas sneakers can cost hundreds of dollars and have often sold out within minutes. The artist promotes the shoes to his millions of followers on various Instagram accounts.
Despite the partnership's success, it appears the Adidas relationship could fray amid a barrage of social media posts from the rapper. He alleges the company stole his designs in at least one post.
"It's going to cost you billions to keep me It's going to cost you billions to let me go adidas You stole my f-- designs amongst other things I'll give you to Tuesday I'm not waiting 7 months to leave like the breach letter," he wrote in a post.
In June, West attacked Adidas for creating a shoe that looks similar to products he has released with Yeezy, but that was not part of their deal, per Complex. West specifically named outgoing Adidas CEO Kasper Rørsted in those posts. The sportswear company did not immediately respond to a request for comment about the rapper's claims.
This week, West posted a series of pictures of members of Adidas's supervisory board, singling out Adidas senior vice president and general manager Daniel Cherry in multiple posts. West also re-posted pictures of the board with captions like "Love and blessings Should be noooo reason to take this off my page," and "All love here."
West also posted screenshots of what appeared to be messages from Instagram notifying him that his posts had been flagged, but many of the posts seemed to be still on his profile as of Tuesday morning. The social media company did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
As a result of West's claims, there appears to be a fan-based effort to buy shoes "approved" by the rapper.
In its most recent earnings, Adidas posted a 28% dip in operating profit in Q2, mostly due to coronavirus-related production shutdowns in China and Vietnam, per Reuters.
Adidas is not the only brand West has called out in his Instagram posts. He also mentioned Gap, which signed a 10-year deal with West in 2020, per the New York Times. The Wall Street Journal reported last week that West took aim at Gap in since-deleted Instagram posts claiming the retailer promised to build Yeezy-branded stores and has not fulfilled its promise. He also threatened to walk away from the partnership.
Early Tuesday, West posted what appeared to be a screenshot of an email from someone conveying a message from "your legal team" recommending that "we" not post about Gap for 10 days.
Based on his posts, it appears West feels he needs more creative control over his Yeezy-branded products.
"I need a shoe company," he posted. "What shoe company will give me control."
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While their football teams will play this weekend for the first time in history, LSU and Southern announced Tuesday a series of programs that will see them cooperating on high-level agricultural and mechanical programs rather than competing.
It was a big-enough deal that even the governor and mayor-president showed up.
"The mission I think that we’re all excited about is the opportunity for synergy, when the combined effect is greater than the separate effect of these two systems," Edwards said. "You look at the words and in the A&M agenda, it’s all over the place with communication, collaboration, commitment, opportunity, partnership, community, but right there in the middle of all that is impact and so that’s that synergy that we’re talking about."
Initially, the schools hope to work within their current curricula to pursue new agreements in agriculture, chemistry, cybersecurity and defense, performing arts and other fields. A joint LSU-Southern University Research Advisory Group will define common research areas, develop research opportunities and oversee the implementation of joint proposals to the National Science Foundation or other groups.
Then during the next five years, Baton Rouge's two universities plan to establish at least one additional accelerated degree pathway program in the college of Agriculture, Engineering and Education, as well as one terminal degree pathway between institutions in the colleges of Engineering, Science and Humanities/Law over the next two years.
The president-chancellors of the two schools, William F. Tate IV at LSU and Dennis Shields at Southern, signed the agreement Tuesday hoping to benefit students at both schools, the city, the state and the region.
"We have a distinctive opportunity in partnership together to make this the very, very best place for research, in those areas I identified in the A&M agenda and in terms of human capital development," Tate said. "I could not be more pleased or honored to be a part of something of this nature.”
And Shields said the A&M was more important than the football game in the long run.
"It’s fine to have friendly competition, but in this era, collaboration is essential to our role as stewards of place," he said. "By stewards of place, I mean that we must contribute to the thriving, not only of the city that we’re located in or the state that we’re located in, but of this nation. This historic acknowledgement of intentional development of the A&M agenda is essential to that role.”
Tuesday's agreement includes an effort to reinforce the Capital Area Promise, a collaborative among Baton Rouge's education institutions announced in 2018 to guarantee that all students have the opportunity to enroll in college and enter the workforce with skills to succeed.
It also includes a plan to improve outreach to disadvantaged farmers, take the lead on anti-litter initiatives as well as increase support of city-parish celebrations over the next few years.
The schools said they plan to measure success by determining the creation of additional educational pathways for students, the number of lives impacted and how communities across Baton Rouge are strengthened. | https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/education/article_ab703830-2e0e-11ed-bb6b-03128bd76cac.html | 2022-09-06T22:18:15Z | https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/education/article_ab703830-2e0e-11ed-bb6b-03128bd76cac.html | false |
The U.S. has reached an important milestone in the pandemic, according to federal health officials.
Going forward, COVID-19 could be treated more like the flu, with one annual shot offering year-long protection against severe illness for most people.
"Barring any new variant curve balls, for a large majority of Americans we are moving to a point where a single, annual COVID shot should provide a high degree of protection against serious illness all year," said White House COVID response coordinator Ashish Jha at a press briefing Tuesday.
The federal government has started rolling out a new round of boosters for the fall — they are updated versions of the Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines targeting both the original coronavirus and the two omicron subvariants that are currently causing most infections.
These vaccines could be tweaked again if new variants become dominant in the future, which is how the flu shot works. Every fall, people get a new flu vaccine designed to protect against whatever strains of the virus are likely to be circulating that season. The hope is the COVID boosters will act the same way.
Jha cautioned that older people and those with health problems that make them more vulnerable to severe disease may need to get boosted more often. But for most people Jha hopes this latest booster will be the last shot they need for at least another year.
Throughout the pandemic, SARS-CoV-2 has been incredibly unpredictable and has been evolving much faster than anyone expected, so officials say they will continue to monitor the virus closely and they are ready to reprogram the vaccines again if necessary.
"You've got to put the wild card of a way-out-of-left-field variant coming in," said White House adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci, at the briefing. If that happens he says the recommendations may change. But, "if we continue to have an evolution sort of driving along the BA.5 sublineage," he says the annual shot should be able to cover whatever is out there as the dominant variant.
But there is still a lot of debate about just how much of an upgrade the new boosters will really be. Some infectious disease experts are not convinced the updated vaccines will be a game-changer, because they haven't been tested enough to see how well they work.
"I think the risk here is that we are putting all our eggs in one basket," Dr. Celine Gounder, a senior fellow at the Kaiser Family Foundation, told NPR. "We're only focusing on boosting with vaccines. I think the issue is people are looking for a silver bullet. And boosters are not a silver bullet to COVID."
Federal officials are concerned that a low number of people will sign up for the new boosters, following a low demand for the initial booster shots. According to the Centers for Disease Control and prevention only 34% of people over 50 have gotten their second booster.
So, as we head into the winter, the administration is urging everyone age 12 and older to get boosted right away to help protect themselves and the more vulnerable people around them. People have to wait at least two months since their last shot and should wait at least three months since their last infection. But they can sign up to get a COVID booster at the same time as a flu shot.
Because Congress has balked at providing addition funding to fight the pandemic, the new boosters are likely to be the last COVID shots provided for free. People who have insurance will get them covered through their policies. The administration says it's working to make sure those who are uninsured have access to future COVID-19 vaccinations.
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Canada stabbings: Town 'shattered' amid stabbings manhunt
By Jessica Murphy and Holly Honderich
in Weldon, Saskatchewan, BBC News
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Two days after a deadly stabbing spree in Saskatchewan, the surviving suspect's whereabouts remain unknown.
Police said Myles Sanderson may have been seen on the James Smith Cree Nation, before reversing themselves hours later in a province-wide alert.
He has been the target of a major police manhunt since Sunday after an attack that left 11 people dead and 18 injured.
The attack has rocked the otherwise peaceful Canadian region.
Police have warned people to "take appropriate precautions" in an alert sent to mobile phones in the area.
Tuesday's false alarm will probably do little to calm the tension felt in the indigenous community of James Smith Cree Nation, where most of the victims were found, and the nearby town of Weldon, which is mourning the loss of 77-year-old longtime resident Wes Petterson.
In Weldon, a small town of some 200 residents with gravel streets, a neat grid of single-storey homes, two churches, a post office and corner store, most doors remain shut, though there is plenty of media present.
Residents are "right now, pushing up against the glass, looking out their windows", said Ruby Works, one of the few Weldon residents willing to speak to visiting media.
"Everyone is shattered."
The nearby James Smith Cree Nation has also issued a plea for privacy and time to mourn, and some media have been asked to leave.
Saskatchewan police initially said on Sunday they were looking for two suspects - brothers Damien, 31, and Myles Sanderson, 32 - who they believed may have travelled 300km (185 miles) south to Regina following the attacks.
On Monday, police then revealed they had found Damien Sanderson's body that morning during the course of their investigation in a grassy area near a house on James Smith Cree Nation.
Police say his body had "visible injuries not believed to be self-inflicted at this point". But police did not say whether Myles Sanderson was believed to be responsible for his brother's death.
They also said they had charged both men on multiple counts, including Myles Sanderson with three counts of first-degree murder, despite him not being in custody.
Police are confirming few details amid a complex investigation.
Beyond the search for Myles Sanderson, many questions remain in the case, including what drew the violence to Mr Petterson's doorstep.
"He's an [church] usher, just a little guy - 77 years old, not dangerous at all," said Jerry Rush, who is in town staying with his wife's family.
He often gave Mr Rush's elderly mother-in-law, Doreen Lees, rides to the church where they were both members, he said.
Flowers have since been laid on the lawn of his home's corner property on the edge of town.
But on Sunday morning, a few hours before church services would usually begin, Leona, Mr Rush's sister-in-law, and Doreen were on the front porch, taking in the view of the neighbouring fields while drinking coffee.
Mr Rush said they were approached by a man who said he was injured and asked to be taken to hospital. They now believe he was Damien Sanderson. The man later fled.
"They're sure it's Damien because of the size and Doreen could recognise his eyes" from police photographs, Mr Rush said. "They're scared."
The two have since asked Mr Rush and his wife to come and stay as the manhunt continues.
As the communities grapple with the grief, there have been appeals from police and indigenous organisations for people to come forward with any information.
"The uncertainty continues to cause immeasurable stress and panic among our families, friends, and neighbours," said Chief Bobby Cameron of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations, which represents all 74 First Nations of Saskatchewan, in a statement on Monday.
"They have already gone through enough. We must do everything we can to help end this tragedy without any more loss of life."
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Peter Straub, author of horror, mystery and supernatural novels and short stories has died at age 79. His daughter, novelist Emma Straub, announced his death on Instagram:
"Peter Francis Straub, the smartest and most fun person in every room he was ever in, 3/2/43 - 9/4/22. How lucky we were. There aren't enough words in the world."
In a career spanning more than 40 years, Straub's books include Ghost Story, The Hellfire Club, Black House and, in collaboration with Stephen King, The Talisman. Straub won numerous honors including multiple World Fantasy and Bram Stoker Awards.
"It's a sad day because my good friend and amazingly talented colleague and collaborator, Peter Straub, has passed away," wrote Stephen King on Twitter, "Working with him was one of the great joys of my creative life."
Straub was born in Milwaukee. His father was a salesman and his mother was a nurse. The bio on his website reveals a hint of Straub's wry humor.
"When kindergarten turned out to be a stupefyingly banal disappointment devoted to cutting animal shapes out of heavy colored paper, he took matters into his own hands and taught himself to read by memorizing his comic books and reciting them over and over to other neighborhood children on the front steps until he could recognize the words."
"Peter Straub is a modern-day Henry James, but with sharper teeth and a long black tongue," wrote Benjamin Percy in his review of Ghost Story for NPR, "He writes literary horror, in which the sentences are elegantly crafted, the characters wholly believable and the circumstances menacing."
In 2009, Straub told NPR, scary stories can do more than just give people the shivers. "In America, we don't like darkness, really," he said, "but there is an immense quantity to be learned there, and we all experience it in our lives."
Emma Straub this year published This Time Tomorrow, a novel in which a woman struggles with the decline of her father's health. She said it was inspired in part by Peter Straub's joking suggestion that she write about a woman visiting her father in the hospital and he asked, "What page do I die on?"
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Fuerza Regida makes history as the first Mexican urban group to perform at Made in America
Fuerza Regida makes history at Made in America as the first Mexican urban genre artist or group to be invited to participate.
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August 31st, 2022Fuerza Regida represents a new generation of Mexican music. The five-member group consisting of Jesus Ortiz Paz (JOP; Lead singer), Khrystian Ramos (six-string guitar), Jose Garcia (tuba), Samuel Jaimez (Requinto), and Moises Lopez, are pioneers of the urban corridor movement.
As the first Mexican urban genre artist or group to be invited to perform at Made in America, the group did not disappoint. Their publicist, Julieta Isela told AL DÍA that “they are making history and it’s really important for them.”
“They are on tour and were recently in NY, completely sold out,” she added.
The group has 19 tour dates with four of them being sold out, showcasing how much the audience truly cares about their unique sound and corridos.
Fuerza Regida has proven they are a force to be reckoned with and it’s the main reason why Made in America invited them to this year’s festival.
After they sold out in New York, the group was surprised to see how other cities around the U.S. are welcoming their music and enjoying their corridos.
When talking to Fuerza Regida before they took the stage in Philadelphia, members said they were excited to interact with the audience and share their craft. The tight space of their trailer also did not deter Fuerza Regida from interacting with this AL DÍA reporter.
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Being considered one of the most influential bands that exists at the moment “is really special,” said lead singer JOP.
“We have been working really hard to get to where we are today. ‘Una chulada,’” he continued.
They are also happy at the warm reception they have received throughout their Del Barrio Hasta Aqui tour, and can’t wait to meet fans from other regions.
Their full Made in America set list is below:
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Thinking about returning to learning? AONTAS, Ireland’s Adult Learning Organisation, are here to help
Thinking About Returning to Learning?
Have you ever thought about doing a course, or know someone who might be interested in returning to education?
Over 300,000 adults return to learning each year, but making that first step back to learning can often be the hardest.
We in AONTAS, Ireland’s Adult Learning Organisation, are here to help with our OneStepUp.ie website and freephone helpline (1800 303 669).
This is a free and impartial service offering education advice to adults in Ireland.
This service is particularly suitable for anyone who has had a bad experience the first-time round, or has been out of formal education for a long time.
Learners like Kayla from Roscommon have told us how important it is to find out about different paths to education.
Kayla had to leave school before doing her Leaving Cert due to a medical condition, and said:
“The Leaving Cert was the only way I could see myself progressing into third level, because that’s the only way we were shown in school. I remember feeling like I had been thrown onto the scrap heap and was unsure where to go next.”
Kayla went back to education through a Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme a few years ago, and is now about to start a degree in Digital Marketing.
However, it’s not all about qualifications. An older learner, Damien from Kildare, told us that because of community education “I felt empowered by the skills that I had learnt to be confident in myself and to set goals for my future journey.”
If you would like to get back to learning but aren’t sure where to start, check out OneStepUp.ie or give us a call for free on 1800 303 669. You can visit the AONTAS website at www.aontas.com.
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The Lehigh Valley is slated to lose another Friendly’s restaurant this week, but its franchise owner hopes to bring the eatery back at a different site with a new concept.
Friendly’s, 3099 William Penn Highway in Palmer Township, plans to shutter permanently after business hours on Wednesday. The restaurant has been at that location for more than two decades with current franchisee Bruce Stein taking over in 2018. DDM Restaurant Group, which Stein is affiliated with, acquired the Palmer location, as well as the site in Hanover Township, Lehigh County; and in Tannersville, Monroe County. | https://www.lehighvalleylive.com/business/2022/09/palmer-friendlys-to-close-this-week-but-new-concept-in-works-for-fans-of-restaurant.html | 2022-09-06T22:20:24Z | https://www.lehighvalleylive.com/business/2022/09/palmer-friendlys-to-close-this-week-but-new-concept-in-works-for-fans-of-restaurant.html | false |
The U.S. has reached an important milestone in the pandemic, according to federal health officials.
Going forward, COVID-19 could be treated more like the flu, with one annual shot offering year-long protection against severe illness for most people.
"Barring any new variant curve balls, for a large majority of Americans we are moving to a point where a single, annual COVID shot should provide a high degree of protection against serious illness all year," said White House COVID response coordinator Ashish Jha at a press briefing Tuesday.
The federal government has started rolling out a new round of boosters for the fall — they are updated versions of the Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines targeting both the original coronavirus and the two omicron subvariants that are currently causing most infections.
These vaccines could be tweaked again if new variants become dominant in the future, which is how the flu shot works. Every fall, people get a new flu vaccine designed to protect against whatever strains of the virus are likely to be circulating that season. The hope is the COVID boosters will act the same way.
Jha cautioned that older people and those with health problems that make them more vulnerable to severe disease may need to get boosted more often. But for most people Jha hopes this latest booster will be the last shot they need for at least another year.
Throughout the pandemic, SARS-CoV-2 has been incredibly unpredictable and has been evolving much faster than anyone expected, so officials say they will continue to monitor the virus closely and they are ready to reprogram the vaccines again if necessary.
"You've got to put the wild card of a way-out-of-left-field variant coming in," said White House adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci, at the briefing. If that happens he says the recommendations may change. But, "if we continue to have an evolution sort of driving along the BA.5 sublineage," he says the annual shot should be able to cover whatever is out there as the dominant variant.
But there is still a lot of debate about just how much of an upgrade the new boosters will really be. Some infectious disease experts are not convinced the updated vaccines will be a game-changer, because they haven't been tested enough to see how well they work.
"I think the risk here is that we are putting all our eggs in one basket," Dr. Celine Gounder, a senior fellow at the Kaiser Family Foundation, told NPR. "We're only focusing on boosting with vaccines. I think the issue is people are looking for a silver bullet. And boosters are not a silver bullet to COVID."
Federal officials are concerned that a low number of people will sign up for the new boosters, following a low demand for the initial booster shots. According to the Centers for Disease Control and prevention only 34% of people over 50 have gotten their second booster.
So, as we head into the winter, the administration is urging everyone age 12 and older to get boosted right away to help protect themselves and the more vulnerable people around them. People have to wait at least two months since their last shot and should wait at least three months since their last infection. But they can sign up to get a COVID booster at the same time as a flu shot.
Because Congress has balked at providing addition funding to fight the pandemic, the new boosters are likely to be the last COVID shots provided for free. People who have insurance will get them covered through their policies. The administration says it's working to make sure those who are uninsured have access to future COVID-19 vaccinations.
Copyright 2022 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. | https://www.nprillinois.org/2022-09-06/the-new-covid-booster-could-be-the-last-youll-need-for-a-year-federal-officials-say | 2022-09-06T22:20:47Z | https://www.nprillinois.org/2022-09-06/the-new-covid-booster-could-be-the-last-youll-need-for-a-year-federal-officials-say | false |
Boyfriend charged with murder after deputies find woman dead
YUCCA, Ariz. (Arizona’s Family/Gray News) - A man is accused of killing his live-in girlfriend over the weekend in a small western town in Arizona.
The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office reports that 33-year-old Justin James Jarvy has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder after deputies responded to a domestic violence call on Sept. 3.
According to Arizona’s Family, authorities were called to a home shortly after midnight, where they found a woman dead and a man who had been injured.
Detectives said witnesses told them that the situation started when they heard the woman, later identified as 32-year-old Michelle Bock-Caswell, screaming for help. They said they ran to help the woman but found Jarvy on top of her.
The sheriff’s office said witnesses told them Jarvy had the woman in a chokehold, and they yelled at him to stop. Jarvy refused, and the witnesses began fighting with him to keep him away from Bock-Caswell, who was unconscious.
When deputies arrived, the sheriff’s office said the 32-year-old woman was dead. Jarvy was detained and taken to an area hospital for injuries he received during the fight.
Jarvy was released from the hospital and booked into the Mohave County Adult Detention Center.
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AUSTIN, Texas — Members of the community are invited to give their input at a meeting this month about a park space planned for Rainey Street in Downtown Austin.
The Austin Parks and Recreation Department and the ESB-MACC Advisory Board are hosting a “plática” (community meeting) about the development at 64 Rainey St. The meeting will take place at the ESB-MACC Auditorium at 600 River St. from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Sept. 29.
Recent city council actions mean planning the development as a park that tells the story of the Rainey Street Historic District is now possible, the City of Austin said.
Participants will have the opportunity to review the recommended elements of the park space and provide guidance on priorities, experience the current space at 64 Rainey St., share community memories and work with others on a masterplan, with different models of what could be possible in the space.
Additional opportunities for information and feedback will be available at the ESB-MACC during Viva Mexico on Sept. 17 and Austin Museum Day on Sept. 18.
The lot at 64 Rainey St. was dedicated as parkland in 2014. After years of leasing the space for staging for the high-rise at 70 Rainey St., the location is now available to develop into a park space for visitors, the City said.
A council resolution adopted in June directed the Parks and Recreation Department to collaborate with the Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board (MACC Board) to conduct a community meeting by Oct. 1, 2022, to receive feedback on what should be included in the park space.
More information can be found on the project website.
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Fox News correspondent Peter Doocy asked White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on Tuesday if she believes the 2016 election was “stolen” following criticisms leveled by President Biden against the GOP.
Doocy was referencing a number of tweets Jean-Pierre sent around the time of former President Trump’s election, during which she suggested the 2016 presidential contest and the 2018 Georgia governor’s race were not conducted fairly.
“If we’re all in agreement that it is incorrect to say the 2020 election was stolen, what about the 2016 election?” Doocy asked Jean-Pierre during the White House daily briefing with reporters .
“We’re gonna focus on the here and now. We’re going to focus on what’s happening today,” she replied.
Jean-Pierre also criticized the Fox News reporter for his question.
“Let’s be really clear that that comparison that you made is just ridiculous,” Jean-Pierre said. “I was talking specifically at that time of what was happening with voting rights and what was danger of voting rights.”
As Doocy was setting up his question, Jean-Pierre interjected “Oh, I knew this was coming.”
“I was waiting, Peter, when you were going to ask me that question,” she joked.
Last week, Biden slammed Republicans loyal to Trump as a threat to democracy, saying there was “no question that the Republican Party today is dominated, driven and intimidated by Donald Trump and the MAGA Republicans. And that is a threat to this country.”
Many conservative critics, including on Fox News, have criticized Biden’s remarks as intentionally divisive and partisan ahead of the fall midterm elections.
Updated at 1:40 p.m. | https://who13.com/hill-politics/foxs-peter-doocy-asks-white-house-press-secretary-if-2016-election-was-stolen/ | 2022-09-06T22:30:20Z | https://who13.com/hill-politics/foxs-peter-doocy-asks-white-house-press-secretary-if-2016-election-was-stolen/ | false |
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) — A police affidavit obtained by Nexstar’s WREG reveals additional details about the discovery of Eliza Fletcher’s body on Monday after Memphis police say she was abducted last week.
Fletcher, a 34-year-old mother and teacher, disappeared after she went for a run early Friday morning. Police said she was forced into an SUV near the University of Memphis around 4 a.m.
According to the affidavit, officers were combing a South Memphis neighborhood when one of them noticed tire tracks in the grass near a home on Victor Street.
Records indicate officers also smelled the odor of decay. They found the body of a woman, later identified as Fletcher, next to a set of steps near the driveway behind the home.
Law enforcement also found her purple Lululemon running shorts in a discarded trash bag about 100 feet north of the scene.
Surveillance videos also revealed that the suspect’s vehicle was in the area on Friday, Sept. 2 around 5:48 a.m.
Law enforcement said the same GMC Terrain was seen exiting I-240 at the South Parkway East exit.
Police said surveillance footage spotted the vehicle turning west onto Person Avenue around 5:52 a.m.
The West Tennessee Medical Center verified that the body found was in fact Eliza Fletcher. Memphis Police made the announcement to the public Tuesday morning. | https://who13.com/news/national-news/eliza-fletcher-crime-scene-new-details-released/ | 2022-09-06T22:30:38Z | https://who13.com/news/national-news/eliza-fletcher-crime-scene-new-details-released/ | true |
McDonald's is adding a new treat for fall
McDonald's newest item for fall doesn't have pumpkin or maple flavors. Rather, it's a nostalgic treat from more than three decades ago.
Beginning Sept. 14, the chain is bringing back the cheese Danish, a flaky pastry filled with sweet cream cheese and topped with a buttery streusel and light vanilla drizzle. McDonald's said the limited-time offering is a "fresh take" on a similar pastry it briefly served in the 1980s.
Related video above: Could this be the most expensive McMuffin in the world?
It's the latest example of a fast food giant tapping into nostalgia to excite customers. Pizza Hut recently turned back time, reintroducing its logo from the 1990s. McDonald's frequently brings back the McRib. And Burger King briefly returned the Whopper to its original launch price.
The cheese Danish joins its McCafé bakery lineup, an assortment of baked goods it introduced in 2020 to help invigorate its once-sagging breakfast sales. Similar to its other bakery items, including an apple fritter, a blueberry muffin and a cinnamon roll, the cheese Danish is available all day.
Changing its breakfast lineup has helped McDonald's turn around sales during the crucial part of the day, especially as rivals bolster theirs. Wendy's recently rolled out french toast sticks, a nostalgic item for kids as they head back to school.
A recent report from research firm NDP Group revealed that business for mornings has remained steady in the second quarter of 2022, while other parts of day (including lunch and dinner) declined in the midst of rising menu prices.
McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski said in a recent earnings call that breakfast was its "strongest performing daypart," adding that it feels good about it. "It's a change. If you remember, a few years ago, I think there were a bunch of questions about breakfast," he conceded.
Sales at its McDonald's U.S. restaurants open at least 13 months jumped 3.7% in the second quarter, with growth being driven by higher menu prices and "value offerings" on its regular menu as well as through its app. | https://www.kcra.com/article/mcdonalds-new-fall-treat/41090650 | 2022-09-06T22:30:49Z | https://www.kcra.com/article/mcdonalds-new-fall-treat/41090650 | true |
RICHMOND, Va. — A long-serving Democratic member of the House of Delegates from northern Virginia has resigned his seat, a move that will set up a special election to fill the vacancy in the blue-leaning district.
Keam, an attorney who was first elected to his Fairfax County-based district in 2009, didn’t immediately respond to an emailed request for comment from The Associated Press.
Shipley said discussions were still underway about the timing of a special election, which will not impact the GOP’s control of the chamber.
Bryan Graham, chair of the Fairfax County Democratic Committee, said in a statement that the group was formalizing its plans to operate an “open and fair process” to choose its nominee.
One contender, Fairfax County School Board member Karl Frisch, announced his candidacy Tuesday.
Graham’s statement thanked Keam for his service and noted that he made history as the first Asian-born immigrant and the first Korean American elected to any state office in Virginia. | https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/longtime-democratic-northern-virginia-delegate-keam-resigns/2022/09/06/05d30d4c-2e29-11ed-bcc6-0874b26ae296_story.html | 2022-09-06T22:31:07Z | https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/longtime-democratic-northern-virginia-delegate-keam-resigns/2022/09/06/05d30d4c-2e29-11ed-bcc6-0874b26ae296_story.html | true |
ATLANTA — Atlanta United soccer player Miles Robinson was arrested at a suburban bar Saturday on a misdemeanor theft charge.
Robinson was released Saturday on $150 bail, records show. It’s unclear if he has a lawyer to speak on his behalf.
The defender for the Atlanta club ruptured his Achilles tendon in May. Before the injury on a noncontact play against the Chicago Fire, Robinson was considered likely to play for the United States in the World Cup in Qatar in November. Robinson started 11 of 14 World Cup qualifiers for the U.S. team.
“We are aware of a recent misdemeanor arrest involving Miles Robinson,” Atlanta United spokesperson Chris Winkler said. “We are continuing to gather all information related to the incident and will not have further comment at this time.”
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PARIS — Kylian Mbappé showed no respect to the Old Lady.
PSG had never beaten Juventus in eight previous meetings.
But their last matchup dated back to 1997, and the tide has now turned in favor of the French league champions and their armada of world-class players.
Mbappé and his teammates were in total control throughout the first half, with Neymar and Messi putting on an exquisite show of dribbles and passes.
Juventus had a good 10-minute spell in the second half after American midfielder Weston McKennie pulled one back, ensuring a tense finale. PSG’s defense appeared nervous toward the end but resisted the pressure.
Benfica beat Maccabi Haifa 2-0 in Group H’s other match.
Amid a fiery atmosphere as PSG ultras let off flares, the hosts immediately dominated possession.
PSG threatened down the left side with Nuno Mendes’ pace and dribbles and broke the deadlock just five minutes into the game. An inspired Neymar delivered a flicked ball over the Juventus defense into the path of Mbappé’s run, who fired an instant right-footed volley into the back of the net.
Weakened by injuries, Juventus tried to respond on the break but Dusan Vlahovic and Arkadiusz Milik had only a few balls in the box.
Having joined from PSG bitter rival Marseille during the offseason, Milik had a great chance in the 19th minute when he connected with a cross, only to see his header from close range parried away by PSG ’keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.
PSG doubled its lead soon after at the conclusion of a fine move of one-touch football ignited by Marco Verratti. Making the most of the spaces in Juventus’ backline, the Italy midfielder rolled the ball to Mbappé, who played a one-two with Achraf Hakimi in the box before firing past Mattia Perin with another precise volley.
Mbappé has now scored 29 Champions League goals in a PSG jersey which is just one short of Edinson Cavani’s club record.
“He played a great game with two great goals,” PSG coach Christophe Galtier said. “I’m very happy with his game, and when our three attacking players are connected like that, and with the wing backs, our play is lively and alert — and that’s very dangerous for our opponents.”
PSG continued its dominance after the interval, but Mbappé made a poor choice in the 51st when he raced into the penalty area and decided to try his luck — missing the target — instead of passing the ball to Neymar, who was free at the back post.
A mistake from Donnarumma then gave Juventus hope of snatching a point. The Italy goalkeeper misjudged a cross from the left and was too far away from his line and off balance when McKennie jumped higher than defenders to head the ball home.
The goal swung the momentum for a few minutes and the visitors came close to an equalizer as Vlahovic’s header forced Donnarumma into a diving save. PSG was under pressure in the final 10 minutes and Manuel Locatelli almost made the most of a mistake from Nordi Mukiele.
“We have things to work on. That’s normal, it’s the Champions League,” Mbappe said. “If it were easy, we would have already won it.”
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Seventeen states that tie their vehicle emission standards to rules established in California must decide whether to follow that state’s strict new rules.
California says all new cars, pickups and SUVs must be electric or hydrogen powered by 2035. Under the Clean Air Act, states must abide by the federal government’s standard vehicle emissions standards unless they at least partially opt to follow California’s stricter requirements.
Washington, Massachusetts, New York, Oregon and Vermont are expected to go along. Colorado and Pennsylvania probably won’t.
The legal ground is a bit murkier in Minnesota, where the state’s “Clean Cars” rule has been the subject of a legal fight. Meanwhile, Republicans in Virginia are rebelling against existing links between their rules and California's. | https://www.wktv.com/news/state/17-states-including-new-york-weigh-adopting-californias-electric-car-mandate/article_e23105a0-2e29-11ed-ba37-936114f41322.html | 2022-09-06T22:32:45Z | https://www.wktv.com/news/state/17-states-including-new-york-weigh-adopting-californias-electric-car-mandate/article_e23105a0-2e29-11ed-ba37-936114f41322.html | true |
The British company that makes swim caps designed explicitly for Black hair announced their product can now be worn for competitive swimming races.
Soul Caps announced the news on Friday, saying that Swimming’s governing body Fédération Internationale De Natation (FINA) had approved their caps, which are designed for Black swimmers’ natural hair.
"It’s been a long road getting here, with plenty of ups and downs on the way," the company said in a blog post on its website. "But the truth is: we couldn’t have done it without you. So from everyone here at SOUL CAP, we want to thank all of you in the swim community for coming together to share your voices and raise awareness about accessibility and inclusion in the sport."
As of Sept. 1, Soul Cap is listed on FINA's "approved swimwear" webpage.
In a statement, FINA's executive director Brent Nowicki said he was “delighted” that the caps were added to their list of approved equipment.
Last July, the swimming federation denied the company's approval for their swim caps to be worn by athletes at the Tokyo Olympics.
One of the reasons the caps were rejected by the group was because they didn't fit "the natural form of the head," Runners' World reported. | https://www.3newsnow.com/news/national/swim-cap-designed-for-natural-black-hair-approved-by-swimming-federation | 2022-09-06T22:35:06Z | https://www.3newsnow.com/news/national/swim-cap-designed-for-natural-black-hair-approved-by-swimming-federation | false |
SALLY SORTS IT: Why is insurer LV still quibbling over the car crash that killed both my parents?
Earlier this year both my parents were killed in a horrific car crash. I have viewed both post-mortem examinations and spoken with the police.
It was made clear the oncoming driver was at fault and the police have stated that, in their eyes, my mother, who was driving my father’s car at the time, was blameless.
My parents were insured with LV= on the same policy for both of their cars. They had each paid an additional premium of £16 for extended personal accident cover of £100,000 each.
Callous: LV is refusing to pay the full amount on a personal accident policy after two of its customers were killed in a car crash
We have been informed that rather than two payments of £100,000, only one will be made — and that this will only be made after probate.
The executor of my parents’ will is a solicitor who has instructed the insurer to pay the money into a client account, which is part of his firm’s business account.
There are only two equal beneficiaries, myself and my brother. I feel both my queries — the paying of only one sum rather than two and the insistence on probate being agreed first — fall into a grey area.
We very much need this money to aid the payment of inheritance tax so we can settle my parents’ estates and then finally have time to grieve. Can you help shed some light on this problem?
Anon.
The sudden death of both parents in a car crash is a tragedy hard to contemplate. I spoke to your husband, who told me the shock has taken its toll on all of you.
He said that on a car journey into Central London recently for a concert, you burst into tears every time you happened upon a minor motor accident or when an ambulance appeared. Your feelings are clearly still very raw; dealing with your parents’ insurer has added to this turmoil.
I could not tell from the policy terms you sent me why the payment was restricted to a single £100,000, so asked LV= to look again at your case. I asked specifically why, if two premiums had been paid for the enhanced cover, two sums could not be issued.
A few days later, LV= came back with an explanation. It said that while you were right that your parents both had £100,000 extended personal accident benefit on their multi-car policy, the insurer’s claims handler was correct to say it would normally make only one payment.
A spokesman says: ‘This is because the policy stipulates a limit of £100,000 per accident, irrespective of the number of people involved. While we understand the couple had paid separate fees for the increased benefit, this is so both cars had the benefit in the event of each car having an accident.’
But the good news is LV= made an about-turn on its original decision and agreed to issue the double payment after all — and it will send it straight away rather than wait for probate to be settled on your parents’ estates.
A spokesman adds: ‘Due to the circumstances and the fact we are reviewing how we treat claims of this nature where we insure multiple people in one accident, as a gesture of goodwill we are happy paying £200,000 to her and her family, and ahead of probate being received.’
LV= explains that probate is normally required — in line with guidance from HM Revenue & Customs — to help protect everyone involved. However, an exception is being made in your case as your parents’ executor is a solicitor. He will not only receive the money into a client account, but has the legal and professional duty to distribute funds appropriately and everyone involved will also be protected under the firm’s indemnity insurance.
You were overwhelmed to hear this and told me ‘it will help enormously to reduce the financial anxieties that have been keeping us awake, and also to reduce the awful bitterness that has crept in’.
A spokesman for LV= says: ‘We would like to offer our sincere condolences to [the daughter] and her family following the tragic loss of her parents. We appreciate this is a difficult time and would like to apologise for any further distress that has been caused as a result of this claim.’
There is also a claim under way against the other driver involved in the accident, who survived the crash. This is being pursued via the motor legal expenses insurance purchased with their car policy.
Another option in such circumstances is to make a claim via a no-win, no-fee lawyer. Fees can be high for successful claims, though they are capped at 25 pc of any redress.
The success of any claim usually depends on whether survivors are dependants of the deceased.
Sometimes payment for reasonable funeral and headstone costs might be the only outcome. In England and Wales, a statutory bereavement award of just over £15,000 is available following fatal accidents, but usually only to the surviving spouse or civil partner or to the parents of a child under 18.
The system in Scotland allows for a variable amount and can be more generous.
British Gas is billing me for property I sold years ago
A few months ago, I received a letter from British Gas regarding a tariff being set up for a property I’d sold eight years earlier.
I am not sure how the company got hold of my current private address or my email, but the letters persisted and an account was set up online without my involvement. I wrote to British Gas with supporting evidence to show I had sold the property and have no affiliation with it, and asked it to close the account.
The company wrote back to apologise — but still I received emails about an unpaid quarterly bill for this year of £145.
I refuse to sign into its website and close an account that I didn’t set up. Now I have been contacted by a debt recovery company.
I don’t have access to the internet at home or on my phone. Please help.
S. F., Surrey.
Your letter is one of many I receive, where energy providers’ mistakes with addresses trigger erroneous bills.
Most readers have an innate fear of debt collectors, or worse, bailiffs, and can end up expending a lot of energy — as you have — trying to resolve such blunders.
I asked British Gas to investigate. A few days later it came back to apologise and a spokesman said an adviser had made an error when closing down the rogue account after you complained.
The mistake has now been corrected and you should no longer receive any bills or other correspondence — or a knock at the door from a debt collector.
- Write to Sally Hamilton at Sally Sorts It, Money Mail, Northcliffe House, 2 Derry Street, London W8 5TT or email sally@dailymail.co.uk — include phone number, address and a note addressed to the offending organisation giving them permission to talk to Sally Hamilton. Please do not send original documents as we cannot take responsibility for them. No legal responsibility can be accepted by the Daily Mail for answers given.
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Why it DOES pay to fight unfair parking fines right to the top! We sit in on traffic tribunals where an staggering 2 out of 3 win their appeals
- Around 35,000 disputes are logged with the Traffic Penalty Tribunal each year
- Free service handles complaints about local authorities in Wales and England
- Crucially, two thirds of those challenging parking fines win their case
- Grounds for appeal include incorrect signage and medical emergencies
- It will also consider penalties for other offences, such as driving in a bus lane
- Drivers are required submit evidence to support their complaint in advance
Christine Wilmshurst is losing her patience. 'It's not my fault and I've made endless phone calls explaining all of this,' she complains.
The resident of Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, is contesting a £70 parking ticket — one of millions dished out by local councils every year.
Her initial objection fell on deaf ears, so she has taken the fight to the Traffic Penalty Tribunal (TPT).
Odds on: There are around 35,000 parking fine disputes each year - and two-thirds of those challenging parking fines win their case
This is a free service for motorists which handles complaints about all local authorities in Wales and England, excluding London.
There are around 35,000 disputes each year — and two-thirds of those challenging parking fines win their case.
It's a Thursday morning and Money Mail is watching virtual hearings take place via video call — allowing motorists to have their day in court from the comfort of their living rooms.
No motorists are required to turn on their web cameras. But David Binns, a middle-aged adjudicator wearing a suit, soon appears on the screen.
The tribunal adjudicators are all lawyers with at least five years' experience and their appointments are agreed by the Lord Chancellor of Great Britain.
It is Mr Binns who will decide who wins each hearing: the local authority or the motorist.
There is a three-minute delay as Christine struggles to connect her microphone. Mr Binns then introduces himself and the 'presenting officer' who will speak on behalf of the council.
He asks Christine to confirm she is the registered owner of the car and invites her to explain what happened.
She got a ticket after her resident's permit expired while she was ill with covid. She tells the tribunal she went to Worthing Parking Shop to buy a new permit on May 5, as soon as she was better.
However, there was a sign on the door explaining the shop was permanently closed, directing residents to renew permits online.
Christine tried this, but couldn't find the name of her street during the application process.
And despite calling Adur District Council to explain what had happened, she ended up receiving two parking tickets - on May 10 and May 11.
The presenting officer admits Christine and her neighbours cannot renew permits online and must call or email.
The council representative disputes this account and claims Christine and her neighbours have been able to buy their residents' permits from the shop, which is now permanently closed.
Eventually, the council representative agrees to 'exercise discretion' and cancel the May 11 ticket. But the other fine is still outstanding, because she only formally submitted an appeal against one ticket.
Encouragingly, Mr Binns says: 'I hope the council will reflect on what's happened today. If not the ticket can be referred back to the tribunal by yourself.'
Before you can challenge a fine, you must have gone through an initial appeal and received a 'notice of rejection' from the council. There are several possible grounds for appeal, including poor signage.
TPT's website also lists 'compelling reasons', such as a medical emergency, where it could ask the council to reconsider a fine.
It will also consider penalties for other offences, such as driving in a bus lane. Drivers are required to submit evidence to support their complaint in advance, such as photographs of road markings.
The Traffic Penalty Tribunal will also consider penalties for other offences, such as driving in a bus lane
In most cases, adjudicators deal with complaints themselves and send a letter or email detailing their decision.
Only around one in ten appeals requires a hearing, and just 5 per cent are conducted in person. The remainder are held via video call. Over two days, I watch seven hearings — with five motorists emerging victorious.
One, Afroze Khan, tells the tribunal he hadn't realised he was in the wrong when he parked at a service area in Camberley.
The doctor was on call and had to be within the vicinity of Frimley Park Hospital. Double yellow lines had been painted nearby, but he didn't realise these applied to the whole area and was fined £70.
Woking Borough Council's presenting officer claims the markings were correct. But Mr Binns is unconvinced, and scraps the charge on the basis the council had not provided 'adequate signage to convey an unusual and complex set of restrictions'.
Other motorists, such as Jocelyn Jacobs, appear to win on a technicality. She tells the tribunal she had received a £50 fine after failing to buy a ticket when parking in a Pay and Display area.
She wins her case as Basingstoke and Deane did not submit photographs of the signs.
Mr Binns says: 'It is for the council to prove signs were in place.'
Another driver, Martin Hindle, wins his parking fine appeal against Medway Council in just 12 minutes because it failed to supply the penalty charge notice to the tribunal.
However, others are not so lucky. Jessica Mayall left her Golf overnight in Tunbridge Wells.
Parking restrictions kicked in at 8am and her car was ticketed at 9.14am.
She claims she walked back home to get a tyre pressure gauge.
But Mr Binns refuses her appeal as he can't see a problem with the tyre in the photo and notes she could have used the pump in her boot.
Motorists who lose their case must pay the full fine, forfeiting the 50 per cent discount for those who pay early. If still unpaid after 28 days, councils can issue a charge certificate, which hikes the cost by 50 per cent.
There are similar dispute services — the Parking and Bus Lane Tribunal for Scotland, and London Tribunals — for drivers in Scotland and the capital.
If you are fined by a private firm you may be able to complain to a trade body such as the British Parking Association, if it is a member.
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The latest update on Max Scherzer is that there is no update.
Before Tuesday’s game, Mets’ manager Buck Showalter told reporters that the team will make a decision regarding Scherzer on Wednesday. The options are either to have Scherzer pitch Friday’s game in Miami, push his start to a few days after that or skip his turn in the rotation completely.
Scherzer left his last start, which came on Saturday against the Nationals, with fatigue in his left oblique. In May, Scherzer hit the injured list with a strain in that same oblique, which led to him missing a month and a half of game action. After Saturday’s game — in which he took himself out after just five innings and 67 pitches — Scherzer made clear that this was not a repeat of the same injury.
“I don’t have any strains,” he said to SNY during a postgame interview. “The left side was just getting tired a lot quicker than usual.”
He also said that he could have pitched the sixth inning of that game if needed, but the risk of making the injury worse led to his early departure.
“This was a precautionary move given the history of the oblique here,” Scherzer added.
Since coming back from that oblique injury on July 5, Scherzer has been remarkable. He’s pitched to a 2.08 ERA in 12 starts, striking out 94 hitters and walking 12. That span includes seven innings of shutout ball against both the Yankees and Braves, as well as a seven-inning, one-run performance against the Phillies. Scherzer has recorded double-digit strikeout totals in four of his 12 starts since returning from injury.
Last season, while pitching for the Dodgers, Scherzer blamed the pitch count limit that the Dodgers put on him as the main reason for his “dead arm” in the 2021 National League Championship Series. Because of that, don’t expect the Mets to treat Scherzer with kid gloves down the stretch.
When the veteran righty is ready to pitch, he’ll pitch. We just don’t know when exactly that will be yet.
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- Hazard replaced injured Benzema in first half
- Capped off performance with a goal
- Ancelotti hoping Hazard can rediscover his best
WHAT HAPPENED? Hazard came off the bench to score in his side's win over Celtic on Tuesday night, as Real Madrid got their Champions League group stage campaign off to the perfect start.
WHAT THEY SAID: "I thought it was Hazard's moment when I brought him on, and he proved me right. He's very happy, I hope he continues like that," Ancelotti told reporters at full time.
THE BIGGER PICTURE: Hazard has endured a torrid time since sealing his dream move to Real Madrid back in 2019, managing just 69 appearances in all competitions due to poor form and injuries. His goal at Celtic Park was only his seventh in all competitions for the Blancos.
AND WHAT'S MORE: Hazard had big boots to fill after coming on, as he replaced Real Madrid talisman Karim Benzema. The Frenchman was forced off inside half an hour clutching his knee, though Ancelotti calmed fears that it was a serious problem at full-time.
STORY IN THREE PHOTOS:
WHAT NEXT FOR HAZARD? With Benzema possibly sidelined, Hazard will be hoping to be handed a start when Real Madrid return to La Liga action against Mallorca on Sunday. | https://www.goal.com/en-ie/news/hazard-is-very-happy-ancelotti-hopes-real-madrid-forward/bltf34044e9ad221880 | 2022-09-06T22:37:23Z | https://www.goal.com/en-ie/news/hazard-is-very-happy-ancelotti-hopes-real-madrid-forward/bltf34044e9ad221880 | true |
Ons Jabeur became the first African woman to reach the US Open semi-finals in the open era with victory over Ajla Tomljanovic.
After making the final of Wimbledon, the Tunisian is through to the last four of a grand slam for the second time following a 6-4 7-6 (4) success against Tomljanovic.
The Australian did not allow the hoopla of her third-round victory over Serena Williams to distract her from focusing on the rest of the tournament as she targeted a best grand slam performance.
But fifth seed Jabeur used her all-round skills to overcome the power of Tomljanovic, fighting back from 5-3 down in the second set to book her place in the last four.
Jabeur said: “Ajla plays really good. Even emotionally it was tough to manage the frustration when you have breaks and she keeps fighting.
“I’m just trying to do my job here and hopefully I’ll inspire more and more generations from Africa. It really means a lot to me.
“Definitely I believe more in myself. I made it to the final at Wimbledon so I believe I can make it another time. I know that I have it in me that I can win a grand slam and here I am in the semi-finals of the US Open.”
Jabeur showed her frustration at times with several throws of her racket, and she said with a smile: “I apologise for my behaviour really. I wanted to keep calm but the racket kept slipping away from my hand.” | https://www.thecourier.co.uk/news/uk-world/3669685/ons-jabeur-reaches-us-open-semi-finals-with-straight-sets-win/ | 2022-09-06T22:38:53Z | https://www.thecourier.co.uk/news/uk-world/3669685/ons-jabeur-reaches-us-open-semi-finals-with-straight-sets-win/ | false |
CHARLESTON, WV (AP) – Georgia moved up to No. 2 in the first Associated Press college football poll of the regular season, passing Ohio State, after the defending national champions dominated their opener.
Below is the full list:
Alabama remained No. 1 in the AP Top 25 presented by Regions Bank released Tuesday, receiving 44 of 63 first-place votes from the media panel and 1,552 points.
The Bulldogs narrowed the gap on the Crimson Tide after beating Oregon 49-3 on Saturday. Georgia received 17 first-place votes.
Ohio State slipped to No. 3 and received two first-place votes. Michigan moved up four spots to No. 4.
Clemson dropped a spot to No. 5.
Florida debuted at No. 12 after its thrilling victory at home against Utah on Saturday night. The Utes slipped six spots to No. 13 after the loss.
The rest of the top 10 was Texas A&M at No. 6, followed by Oklahoma, Notre Dame, Baylor and Southern California.
USC is in the top 10 for the first time since the final regular-season poll of 2017, when the Trojans were eighth.
The eighth-ranked Fighting Irish dropped three spots out of the top five after losing 21-10 at Ohio State.
POLL POINTS
Georgia has been ranked No. 1 or 2 in 15 of the last 17 polls, with the other two weeks at No. 3.
Since 2017, Georgia has been ranked No. 2 in the country 13 times and No. 1 nine times, all last season.
From 1981 — the season after Georgia won the national title — to 2016, the Bulldogs were ranked in the top two a total of 10 times.
IN
— Florida’s jump from unranked to No. 12 is the biggest for an unranked team since the first regular-season poll of 2016, when Texas landed at No. 11 and Wisconsin at No. 10 after Week 1 victories.
— No. 24 Tennessee is ranked for the first time under second-year coach Josh Heupel.
OUT
— Oregon’s humbling loss to Georgia sent the Ducks all the way out of the rankings. It’s the first time Oregon has been unranked in a poll for which it was eligible since the last regular-season AP Top 25 of 2020.
— Cincinnati dropped out after losing at Arkansas by a touchdown, its first regular-season loss since late in the 2019 season.
For the Bearcats, who made the College Football Playoff last year, it snapped a run of 45 consecutive poll appearances, which was the fifth-longest active streak in the country.
CONFERENCE CALL
Florida and Tennessee moving into the rankings gives the SEC eight ranked teams, the most for a conference since the SEC had eight three times in 2020.
The record for ranked teams from one conference is 10 by the SEC early in the 2018 season. From 2011-18, the SEC had eight teams ranked in a AP Top 25 a total of 14 times.
SEC — 8 (Nos. 1, 2, 6, 12, 16, 20, 22, 24).
ACC — 5 (Nos. 5, 15, 17, 18, 23).
Big Ten — 4 (Nos. 3, 4, 14, 19).
Big 12 — 3 (Nos. 7, 9, 11).
Pac-12 — 2 (Nos. 10, 13).
Independents — 2 (Nos. 8, 21).
American — 1 (No. 25).
RANKED vs. RANKED
No. 9 Baylor at No. 21 BYU. Future Big 12 matchup.
No. 20 Kentucky at No. 12 Florida. The first time both will be ranked when they play since 2007.
No. 24 Tennessee at No. 17 Pitt. First SEC/ACC ranked nonconference matchup of the season. | https://www.wowktv.com/sports/week-2-college-football-rankings/ | 2022-09-06T22:39:16Z | https://www.wowktv.com/sports/week-2-college-football-rankings/ | true |
'Govt plans to make seat belt alarm system mandatory for automakers'
New Delhi: The government is planning to make it mandatory for automakers to introduce a seat belt alarm system for rear seats also, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said on
Tuesday.
Presently, it is mandatory for all vehicle manufacturers to provide seat belt reminders only for front-seat passengers.
"Because of the death of Cyrus Mistry in a car accident, we have taken a decision that there will be a seat belt beep system for the rear seats also in vehicles," he said while addressing a Business Standard programme to celebrate India@75.
"We will issue a draft notification in 3-4 days (for making it mandatory for automakers to introduce a seat belt alarm system for rear seats also)," Gadkari added.
Former Tata Sons chairman Cyrus Mistry was killed in a road accident on Sunday after his car hit a divider in Maharashtra's Palghar district.
Although not wearing a seat belt by passengers sitting in the rear seats attracts a fine of Rs 1,000 under Rule 138 (3) of the Central Motor Vehicle Rules (CMVR), most people are either unaware of this mandatory rule or just ignore them.
Even traffic policemen seldom fine passengers sitting on rear seats for not wearing seat belts. According to a recent road ministry report, the number of persons killed and injured due to not wearing a seat belt during 2020 stood at 15,146 and 39,102, respectively. | http://www.millenniumpost.in/business/govt-plans-to-make-seat-belt-alarm-system-mandatory-for-automakers-492210 | 2022-09-06T22:40:41Z | http://www.millenniumpost.in/business/govt-plans-to-make-seat-belt-alarm-system-mandatory-for-automakers-492210 | true |
Liz Truss has accepted an invitation to visit Ukraine from President Volodymyr Zelensky during her first phone call as Prime Minister with a foreign leader.
Ms Truss held the call with Mr Zelensky within hours of becoming Prime Minister.
It comes after US President Joe Biden congratulated Ms Truss on becoming Prime Minister and vowed to deepen the “special relationship” between the US and the UK.
In a statement, the Ukrainian president said he had thanked the British people for their support.
Mr Zelensky tweeted: “I became the 1st foreign leader to have a conversation with the newly elected (British) PM @trussliz. Invited her to (Ukraine). Thanked (British) people for the major defense & economic aid for (Ukraine). It’s important that (Britain) is ready to further strengthen it. Attention was paid to security guarantees.
“We discussed the participation of (Britain) in the recovery of (Ukraine). Coordinated further pressure on the RF (Russian Federation). The goal is to stop the aggression & bring the perpetrators to justice. It’s important to designate the RF a terrorist state. We’ll continue active interaction in all formats..”
A Downing Street spokeswoman said that Ms Truss had told the Ukrainian president that his country could count on the UK’s assistance “for the long term”.
“In her first call with a counterpart since becoming Prime Minister, she reiterated to the Ukrainian leader that he had her full backing, and Ukraine could depend on the UK’s assistance for the long term,” she said.
“President Zelensky thanked the Prime Minister for the UK’s staunch support and congratulated her on her appointment.
“The leaders discussed the need to strengthen global security and the measures necessary to cut off the funds fuelling Putin’s war machine.
“The leaders deplored Putin’s attempts to weaponise energy, and the Prime Minister said it was vital Russia’s blackmail did not deter the west from ensuring Putin fails. She also underscored the importance of ensuring the UK and our allies continue to build energy independence.”
The spokeswoman added that the Prime Minister was “delighted” to accept an invitation to visit Ukraine.
“She praised the Ukrainians’ fight for sovereignty and self-determination and said it was essential Ukraine succeeds and Russia fails,” she said.
“The Prime Minister said she looked forward to working with the president in the coming weeks and months and was delighted to accept an invitation to visit President Zelensky in Ukraine soon.”
Earlier, the US president was the first world leader to congratulate Ms Truss on her new position.
Just as Ms Truss finished her speech and formally entered Downing Street, the US president tweeted: “Congratulations to Prime Minister Liz Truss.
“I look forward to deepening the special relationship between our countries and working in close cooperation on global challenges, including continued support for Ukraine as it defends itself against Russian aggression.”
Mr Biden later spoke to the Prime Minister in a phone call.
A Downing Street spokeswoman said the pair reflected on the “enduring strength” of the special relationship and discussed the Belfast Agreement.
“The Prime Minister looked forward to working closely with President Biden as leaders of free democracies to tackle shared challenges, particularly the extreme economic problems unleashed by Putin’s war,” she said.
“The Prime Minister and President Biden reflected on the enduring strength of the special relationship. They agreed that the partnership between our countries, fortified by our shared values, has been crucial for defending and advancing freedom and democracy in the world.
“They agreed to build on those links, including by furthering our deep defence alliance through Nato and Aukus.
“The leaders reinforced their commitment to strengthening global liberty, tackling the risks posed by autocracies and ensuring Putin fails in Ukraine.
“The Prime Minister and President discussed a range of domestic issues and agreed on the importance of protecting the Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement.” | https://www.thecourier.co.uk/politics/3669577/liz-truss-accepts-invite-to-visit-ukraine-in-first-call-with-foreign-leader-as-pm/ | 2022-09-06T22:41:10Z | https://www.thecourier.co.uk/politics/3669577/liz-truss-accepts-invite-to-visit-ukraine-in-first-call-with-foreign-leader-as-pm/ | true |
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Fast food giant McDonald’s is throwing it back to the 1980s with the return of one of its old menu items: the Cheese Danish.
For a limited time, McDonald’s said it will be offering its Cheese Danish as a McCafé snack at participating locations starting on Sept. 14. You’ll be able to purchase it in the restaurant, in the drive-thru, or via the McDonald’s App for McDelivery.
The dessert item is made with “a sweet cream cheese filling and topped with a buttery streusel and light vanilla drizzle.”
The restaurant chain said the treat is a modern version of the dessert it once served back in the age of big hair and leg warmers. It joins the McCafé Bakery lineup, which includes the Apple Fritter, Blueberry Muffin, and Cinnamon Roll.
McDonald’s introduced the McCafé Bakery in 2020.
According to a report by CNN Business, this follows a trend of restaurant chains doing throwbacks to attract customers, including Pizza Hut changing its logo back to its 90s look and Burger King selling the Whopper for its original price.
This wouldn’t be the first time McDonald’s brought back popular items from the past. Aside from the multiple comebacks for the McRib, the fast food chain also brought back its Szechuan sauce after popular demand spurred on by the show “Rick and Morty.” | https://www.mychamplainvalley.com/news/national-news/mcdonalds-brings-back-80s-era-menu-item-for-a-limited-time/ | 2022-09-06T22:42:49Z | https://www.mychamplainvalley.com/news/national-news/mcdonalds-brings-back-80s-era-menu-item-for-a-limited-time/ | false |
The great unretirement: The teacher turned hat historian, the nurse who just doesn't want to stop... Meet the women heading back to work
- Pensioners are expected to bear the heaviest brunt of the soaring cost of living
- The state pension of £9,627 a year will be swallowed up by rising energy bills
- And with inflation set to top 13% in October, all other costs are shooting up too
- Number of over-65s being referred to food banks has doubled in past 12 months
- A record 174,000 pensioners entered employment in the three months to June
Grandmother Janet Kane has no choice but to get up and go to work two days a week.
Soaring bills mean that the 68-year-old is forced to keep her job as a receptionist to make ends meet.
Janet, from Gosport in Hampshire, is one of the record number of people continuing to work into later life — or boomeranging back into jobs after retiring. And she is exhausted.
Back to work? The state pension, currently £9,627 a year, will be swallowed up by rising energy bills alone, which are forecast to exceed £4,000 over winter
'If I had the energy, I'd work more,' she says. 'I really don't know whether it's going to be enough. I'm going to have to tighten my belt.'
Pensioners are expected to bear the heaviest brunt of the soaring cost of living. The state pension, currently £9,627 a year, will be swallowed up by rising energy bills, which are forecast to exceed £4,000 over winter, unless the Government steps in.
And with inflation set to top 13 per cent in October, all other costs are shooting up too. Already, the number of over-65s being referred to food banks has doubled in the past 12 months, according to figures from the Citizens Advice Bureau.
It is little wonder then that so many feel they must carry on working into old age.
Figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show a record 173,000 pensioners entered employment in the three months to June.
Similarly, a survey by Rest Less, an online community for the over-50s, says a third of pensioners are considering going back to work.
It signals quite the U-turn after hundreds of thousands of people in their 50s and 60s left the workplace during the pandemic.
Lockdown forced many of them to reassess their priorities and give up demanding hours or long commutes. Yet now a number are discovering they do not have the funds to get through the winter.
But is it all bad news? Dame Sharon White, chairman of John Lewis and Waitrose, last month urged the Government to encourage more over-50s to go back to work. Widespread labour shortages, she says, mean older people are a welcome addition to the workplace.
And Money Mail has spoken to some members of the silver workforce who say they are happy to keep playing their part.
Here, we debunk what is driving 'The Great Un-retirement'.
Why the return to work?
While bills are climbing, the state pension has remained stagnant. The annual payout rose by 3.1 per cent in the spring — well below the current rate of inflation.
If Janet Kane had decided not to continue working, she would be surviving on £185.15 a week — alongside a further £93 a month from a small private pension.
She is also one of millions of women hit by the Government's decision to hike the female state pension age to 66.
The change, which was phased in over ten years for women born between 1950 and 1955, means that she had to wait much longer than anticipated to start receiving the payment.
She says: 'Even with what I'm earning at the moment, it leaves me with around £400 a month for food and any extra costs. There's not a lot left to do anything with.'
However, rising prices are not the only thing driving people back to work. Increasing numbers of companies are actively seeking to hire older workers to plug the gap in labour shortages.
The number of job vacancies slipped slightly from 1.295 million in June to 1.274 million in July, but still remain close to record highs.
Nearly a quarter of John Lewis's workforce is now aged over 56. The company allows its employees to work reduced hours around caring responsibilities.
A John Lewis spokesman says: 'In a tight labour market, employers need to work with the Government to support people of all ages and backgrounds into work.'
Fast food giant McDonald's has also launched a recruitment campaign targeting older workers. It features an employee at the chain who took the job after deciding he 'isn't the retiring type'.
Julie Taylor, 55, wants to keep working as long as possible at the franchise because of the flexibility it affords her.
The former nurse, from Canterbury, has worked as a customer experience leader since 2019. During the pandemic, she became a carer for an elderly couple she met in the restaurant and was able to fit in helping them around work.
She says: 'Older workers often have other responsibilities. Whether it's for children or grandchildren or for elderly parents, making sure that people can fit these responsibilities around their job is really important.
'I've seen quite a few people working in other McDonald's well into their 70s and 80s, so I'm still relatively young really!'
Do employers value over-50s?
Companies are beginning to offer new perks to help retain workers after they have reached retirement age.
Travel and insurance firm Saga, for example, launched its Grandparents' Leave policy last year, which gives employees a week of paid leave to celebrate the birth of a grandchild.
And savings and retirement firm Phoenix Group announced a partnership with Rest Less earlier this year. To date, it has posted more than 100 job adverts.
Chief executive Andy Briggs, says: 'We also know that many women leave the workforce during the menopause, which is why we run an ongoing menopause awareness campaign to ensure our colleagues are understood and well supported.'
Elsewhere, video messaging mobile phone app Frog is looking for a 'senior intern' to 'provide relevant coaching, training and support' during a two-week internship at the company's headquarters in London.
The Government is considering extending temporary changes to the NHS pension scheme in order to make it easier for retired staff to return.
Since March 2020, retirees have been able to go back to work without pension benefits being affected.
The lifetime pension cap has previously meant thousands chose to leave the workforce early to avoid being taxed at retirement.
However, experts say that companies need to do more to entice the over-50s back.
According to ONS research from March, 69 pc of retirees who are considering returning to work would like to do so on a part-time basis.
Victoria Tomlinson, chief executive of Next-Up, which provides workshops for employees pre-retirement, says: 'People want to do something with their time and they want to feel valued — but they do want to change pace.
'Instead of letting people retire, employers should have conversations with people about what they might want to do and how they could stay with their employer in a new way.
'You're letting all that experience go out the door and then you're spending a fortune trying to pull people back in. We need much more imagination at the top.'
Can un-retiring hurt my pension?
Returning to work after a career break may have unexpected consequences for your pension.
If you have already started drawing money from your pot and want to continue to do so while working, you may lose more of your pension to income tax.
Pension income is treated the same as any other income, so you pay tax on earnings over the £12,570 personal allowance threshold.
And once you've started to access a pot worth over £10,000, this also means the Money Purchase Annual Allowance (MPAA) kicks in.
Before you've started to draw your pension, the annual allowance lets you pay £40,000 into your pot each year while still getting tax relief.
Once you tap into your pension, the allowance is reduced by 90 per cent. This means any defined-contribution pension, where you have built up a pot of money, can only be topped up by up to £4,000 a year.
If you continue working past the state pension age, you are not required to pay national insurance.
But from April, those working over pension age will be liable to pay the health and social care levy — a 1.25 per cent tax on earnings. New Prime Minister Liz Truss, however, has pledged to scrap this tax hike.
If you do not immediately need the extra income, it may be worth considering deferring your state pension, or stopping receiving it if you have already started.
If you reached state pension age before April 6, 2016, then putting off claiming the payment for a year will increase the full basic state pension by £14.75 a week to £156.60.
If you become eligible after this date, your state pension will increase every week you defer, as long as you defer for at least nine weeks.
This means, for example, if you defer the full £185.15 new state pension for 52 weeks, you'll get an extra £10.70 a week on top.
Former pensions minister Sir Steve Webb says that it is important to think through how returning to the workplace affects your pension position.
He says: 'If you go back to work for your previous employer, you need to check if there are rules about drawing a pension whilst still working for them. And you need to be careful about much lower limits on pension contributions for those who have once flexibly accessed their pension.'
Sir Steve, who is now a partner at pensions consultancy Lane Clark and Peacock, adds: 'It is also worth looking into suspending your state pension while you are back at work, as this can mean a higher rate of payment when you fully retire.'
Will my benefits be affected?
Benefits such as free prescriptions, eye tests and free over-60s bus passes will not be affected if you return to work.
However, if you are currently claiming payment-based benefits or tax relief — such as help with council tax, pension credit or disability and care benefits — then these may be affected.
To check whether your entitlement might change, speak to a financial adviser or visit gov.uk/ benefits-calculators.
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The Lapis plan opens for tours at Seasons at Nester's Landing this weekend
ESSEX, Md., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Richmond American Homes of Maryland, Inc., a subsidiary of M.D.C. Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: MDC), is pleased to announce the grand opening of a brand-new model home at Seasons at Nester's Landing, an idyllic neighborhood in the picturesque waterfront town of Essex.
The two-story Lapis model is fully furnished and features stainless-steel appliances, quartz countertops, oak stairs and an extended covered deck. The exciting new community also offers the two-story Coral, Citrine and Pearl plans, all part of the sought-after Seasons™ Collection, which is designed to put homeownership within reach for a variety of buyers.
Prospective homebuyers and area agents are encouraged to stop by Seasons at Nester's Landing between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Saturday, September 10, and Sunday, September 11, to explore the Lapis model and discover everything this brand-new community has to offer.
- New single-family homes from the low $500s
- Up to 5 bedrooms & approx. 3,300 sq. ft.
- Close proximity to notable shopping, dining and outdoor recreation, including Turkey Point Park, Middle River and the Baltimore Boating Center
- Easy access to I-695, I-95, downtown Baltimore and major employment hubs
- Pre-planned homesites available
Those who choose to build a new home from the ground up at this community will have the opportunity to work with professional design consultants to select colors, textures, finishes and fixtures for their new living spaces—a complimentary service!
Seasons at Nester's Landing is located at 1913 Turkey Point Road in Essex. Call 410.312.2829 or visit RichmondAmerican.com for more information or to schedule a private appointment.
Operating under the name Richmond American Homes, MDC's homebuilding subsidiaries have built more than 230,000 homes since 1977. Among the nation's largest homebuilders, MDC's subsidiary companies have operations in Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Maryland, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia and Washington. Mortgage lending, plus insurance and title services are offered by the following MDC subsidiaries, respectively: HomeAmerican Mortgage Corporation, American Home Insurance Agency, Inc. and American Home Title and Escrow Company. M.D.C. Holdings, Inc. is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "MDC." For more information, visit MDCHoldings.com.
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HARTFORD, Conn. — 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. 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.
Juul has already halted some promotions of its products
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 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.
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.
The company has shifted its product pitches to target older smokers
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.
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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WFO MIDLAND/ODESSA Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Tuesday, September 6, 2022
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FLOOD WARNING
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
431 PM CDT Tue Sep 6 2022
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Texas...
Rio Grande at Castolon affecting Brewster County.
...FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Rio Grande at Castolon.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:15 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 7.1 feet (2.2 meters).
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow morning and continue rising to 19.4 feet (5.9
meters) early Saturday morning. Additional rises are possible
thereafter.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (feet):
Fld Observed Tue Wed Thu Fri
Location Stg Stg Day/Time 7pm 7pm 7pm 7pm
Rio Grande
Castolon 15.0 7.1 Tue 3pm 7.0 16.7 18.5 19.3
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (meters):
Castolon 4.6 2.2 Tue 3pm 2.1 5.1 5.6 5.9
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern Coryell
County through 500 PM CDT...
At 431 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles southeast of Cranfills Gap, or 12 miles southwest of Clifton,
moving south at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Gatesville and South Mountain.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
LAT...LON 3144 9788 3162 9787 3171 9769 3146 9752
TIME...MOT...LOC 2131Z 349DEG 16KT 3166 9773
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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SILVER SPRING, Md., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is alerting patients, caregivers and health care providers that Philips Respironics (Philips) has recalled certain masks used with bilevel positive airway pressure (also known as Bilevel PAP, BiPAP or BPAP) machines and continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines due to a serious safety concern. More than 17 million masks are impacted by this recall. BiPAP and CPAP machines help people with obstructive sleep apnea, respiratory insufficiency or respiratory failure — health conditions that cause pauses in breathing during sleep.
What you need to know:
- The recalled masks are worn by a person when using a BiPAP or CPAP machine and have magnets that connect the mask components to hold the device in place.
- The magnets can potentially affect the functioning of or cause movement of certain implanted metallic medical devices, which could result in injury or death to the mask user or people near the patient wearing the recalled mask, such as a bed partner, who have such devices. Medical devices that could potentially be affected by these magnets include brain stents, aneurysm clips, pacemakers, implantable cardioverter defibrillators, ventriculoperitoneal shunts, ocular implants, magnetic denture attachments, insulin pumps, certain neurostimulators used in and around the neck, cochlear implants or any metallic implanted medical device affected by magnets.
- The magnets could also affect mask users who have metallic objects in their body, such as shrapnel or splinters in their eyes, including people near the patient wearing the affected mask, such as a bed partner.
- Five mask types are affected by this recall: the DreamWisp, DreamWear, Amara View, Wisp and Wisp Youth masks.
- To date, Philips reported 14 serious injuries, including pacemaker failure, arrhythmia, seizures and irregular blood pressure related to use of the recalled masks. The FDA is providing recommendations in a safety communication for patients, caregivers and health care providers concerning use of the recalled masks with magnets, which patients may be using with Philips BiPAP and CPAP machines or those of other manufacturers.
"This latest recall raises further safety concerns both for Philips devices already subject to a recall, as well as additional devices," said Jeff Shuren, M.D., J.D., director of the FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health. "We strongly encourage providers and at-risk patients to review this important safety information and follow our recommended actions to reduce the potential for harm from these products."
This recall is not associated with the polyester-based polyurethane (PE-PUR) foam issue for certain ventilators, BiPAP machines and CPAP machines recalled in June 2021. However, this recall affects masks used with some of the devices that were recalled in June 2021.
The FDA is committed to ensuring the public is kept informed of any additional issues regarding these recalled masks and other developments involving the prior recalls of Philips ventilators, CPAP and BiPAP machines. The agency will continue to provide updates when available.
Additional Resources:
- FDA Safety Communication
- Letter to Health Care Providers
- FAQs on Philips Respironics Ventilator, BiPAP Machine, and CPAP Machine Recalls
Media Contact: Shauna Nelson, 202-579-4985
Consumer Inquiries: Email, 888-INFO-FDA
The FDA, an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, protects the public health by assuring the safety, effectiveness, and security of human and veterinary drugs, vaccines and other biological products for human use, and medical devices. The agency also is responsible for the safety and security of our nation's food supply, cosmetics, dietary supplements, products that give off electronic radiation, and for regulating tobacco products.
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Medina quarterback Aiden Pitts (3) avoids a tackle attempt from Newfane’s Landen Braman (22) during both teams’ season opener Friday in Medina. The Mustangs won, 21-7.
RobShots
WNY HS Football Media Poll, Week 1
This year, the GNN Sports staff is taking part in the Western New York High School Football Media Poll, as organized by The Buffalo News.
Large schools include Monsignor Martin's Canisius, St. Joe's and St. Francis, as well as Section VI Class AA and A schools, as voted on by Nick Sabato/Mike Meiler (GNN Sports), Clevis Murray (Buffalo News), Rachel Lenzi (Buffalo News), Corey Desiderio (Buffalo News), Tom Prince (WNYAthletics) and Nelson Adams (Connolly Cup).
Small schools are MMAA's St. Mary's, O'Hara and Timon, as well as VI Class B, C and D. Voters are the GNN Sports crew, Murray, Lenzi, Prince, Adams and Matt Spielman (Post-Journal). | https://www.niagara-gazette.com/sports/wny-hs-football-media-poll-week-1/article_9a35cb12-2e08-11ed-af98-5b913a5c3bdd.html | 2022-09-06T22:51:10Z | https://www.niagara-gazette.com/sports/wny-hs-football-media-poll-week-1/article_9a35cb12-2e08-11ed-af98-5b913a5c3bdd.html | true |
Dear Amy: My 18-year-old daughter was kicked out of her friend group for being “too annoying” last fall, at the start of her senior year.
Her mental health plummeted as a result of this rejection and isolation, so she finished her senior year online and has been receiving therapy ever since.
She has college plans, and we are all trying to move forward after this painful year.
I was friendly with two of the mothers in this group, and they clearly don’t accept that their daughters had any responsibility in the situation.
One in particular is clueless about how her daughter treated mine despite this behavior going on for years.
This mom has tried to maintain a friendly online rapport with me, but I cannot stomach the idea of socializing with her and pretending as if her daughter didn’t have a role in bullying mine out of school.
I am concerned that I may be facing social engagements where she is present, given our mutual connection and the fact that she lives nearby.
How can I get past this issue peacefully without more drama for myself or my family?
– Had Enough
Dear Had Enough: This is a tough situation for your daughter and your family, and I hope that her transition to college life goes smoothly.
You state that these mothers are “clueless” about their daughters’ bullying behavior, and if they are truly clueless (unaware), then perhaps they should be told about it. (The school should have done this when the dynamic emerged.)
However, I believe it would help you to ask yourself with intent what you would like from these other women. Do you want them to acknowledge that their daughters bullied your daughter? Would you like them to apologize?
Further – prepare yourself for an unsatisfying response.
The one mother you are most concerned about is trying to maintain a friendly online rapport. You might contact her privately to express: “I admit that I’m holding onto resentment for the role your daughter played in bullying mine. I realize that parents aren’t responsible for every terrible choice our teenagers make, but this went on for a long time, and our family continues to struggle with the fallout.”
This mother might be: Defensive, aggressive, concerned, apologetic, embarrassed, or silent.
The reason for you to engage privately is so you can move forward publicly with more confidence, having been honest about an important matter that bothers you.
If this parent is uncomfortable facing the truth about her daughter’s behavior, she will have to deal with her discomfort. If she chooses to engage in a respectful dialogue with you about this, it might benefit both of you.
Dear Amy: My husband is seriously addicted to porn. It makes me feel so unwanted.
I feel there is no way to compete with what he is watching.
He refuses to talk about the subject at all.
Should I feel “not good enough” compared to the women he sees in these films?
– Upset and Unwanted
Dear Unwanted: I wish you didn’t ask if you “should feel” the way you feel.
Your feelings are your feelings – they belong to you, and you get to have them!
And the way you report feeling: “not good enough,” is the natural response when your partner is addicted to porn.
There are several recovery programs dedicated to offering support and healing for people addicted to pornography. One is Sex Addicts Anonymous (saa-recovery.org), which uses meetings and a 12-step model.
As with any addiction, recovery depends on the addict admitting the addiction, and committing to the challenging process of change.
Your husband doesn’t seem to have arrived at that point.
You have your own life to consider, and you have a series of decisions to make about your relationship with your husband.
Sanon.org is a 12-step “friends and family” program where you could communicate with others affected by a partner’s porn addiction. These are people who can truly say, “I know how you feel.”
Dear Amy: “Perplexed Mother-in-Law” was upset because gifts to her son and daughter-in-law were only acknowledged by her son – not his wife.
I have a possible insight. My son and his wife split up the thank you notes for gifts.
She writes them out to her family and my son writes to our family.
I think this is a perfect solution, and maybe what they are doing too!
– Grateful Mom
Dear Grateful: Even better would be if spouses were assigned to thank their in-laws. It would go a long way to promote closeness.
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VERO BEACH, Fla., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- QOL Medical, LLC, a ground-breaking, rare disease pharmaceutical company, announced today that the United States (U.S.) Food & Drug Administration (FDA) approved Sucraid® single-use containers for patients more than 33 lb (15 kg) with Congenital Sucrase-Isomaltase Deficiency (CSID).
Currently, Sucraid® (sacrosidase) Oral Solution is the only pharmaceutical treatment for CSID in children and adults. Sucraid® is an enzyme replacement therapy for genetically determined sucrase deficiency, which is part of CSID. Sucraid® helps the breakdown and absorption of sucrose (table sugar) from the intestine, which relieve the gastrointestinal symptoms of CSID. Now Sucraid® is available in both Sucraid® multi-dose bottles and Sucraid® single-use containers. More information can be found at www.sucraid.com.
"If untreated, patients living with this chronic condition suffer from debilitating symptoms. We are always looking for ways to improve their quality of life. These new single-use containers will make it easier for them to manage their medication," said Weng Tao, MD, PhD, COO of QOL Medical, LLC. "FDA's approval of Sucraid® single-use containers, with three-day room temperature stability, offer greater convenience for CSID patients on the go."
People with CSID are unable to properly digest sucrose (table sugar), which is found naturally in many fruits and vegetables, as well as added to many processed foods. In adolescents and adults, CSID has been characterized by symptoms of chronic abdominal pain, gas, loose stools, and diarrhea, which overlap with common irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms. In infants, CSID classically presents as explosive watery diarrhea, failure to thrive, diaper rash, irritability, and acidic stools.
INDICATION
Sucraid® (sacrosidase) Oral Solution is an enzyme replacement therapy for the treatment of genetically determined sucrase deficiency, which is part of congenital sucrase-isomaltase deficiency (CSID).
- Sucraid® may cause a serious allergic reaction. If you notice any swelling or have difficulty breathing, get emergency help right away.
- Sucraid® does not break down some sugars that come from the digestion of starch. You may need to restrict the amount of starch in your diet. Your doctor will tell you if you should restrict starch in your diet.
- Tell your doctor if you are allergic to, have ever had a reaction to, or have ever had difficulty taking yeast, yeast products, papain, or glycerin (glycerol).
- Tell your doctor if you have diabetes, as your blood glucose levels may change if you begin taking Sucraid®. Your doctor will tell you if your diet or diabetes medicines need to be changed.
- Some patients treated with Sucraid® may have worse abdominal pain, vomiting, nausea, or diarrhea. Constipation, difficulty sleeping, headache, nervousness, and dehydration have also occurred. Check with your doctor if you notice these or other side effects.
- Sucraid® has not been tested to see if it works in patients with secondary (acquired) sucrase deficiency.
- NEVER HEAT SUCRAID® OR PUT IT IN WARM OR HOT BEVERAGES OR INFANT FORMULA. Do not mix Sucraid® with fruit juice or take it with fruit juice. Take Sucraid® as prescribed by your doctor. Normally half of the dose of Sucraid® is taken before a meal or snack and the other half is taken during the meal or snack.
- Sucraid® should be refrigerated at 36°F-46°F (2°C-8°C) and should be protected from heat and light.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit FDA.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
Click here to read our full prescribing information Sucraid® PI.
QOL Medical is a specialty biopharmaceutical company dedicated to improving clinical outcomes and overall quality of life for patients with rare diseases. QOL Medical is a patient-centric company founded in 2003 to focus on the acquisition and commercialization of orphan and gastrointestinal products in underserved markets. Learn more at www.qolmed.com.
Sucraid® is a registered trademark of QOL Medical, LLC. All rights reserved.
Media Contact:
QOL Medical, LLC
Tiffany Carter
Phone: 818-720-8557
Email: tiffany@tlcmarketingpr.com
Corporate Contact:
QOL Medical, LLC
3405 Ocean Drive
Vero Beach, FL 32963
Phone: 866-469-3773
Fax: 772-365-3375
Email: info@qolmed.com
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BERWYN, Pa., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RM LAW, P.C. announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of all persons or entities that purchased Coupang, Inc. ("Coupang" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: CPNG) Class A common stock pursuant or traceable to the Company's March 2021 initial public offering ("IPO"), for violations of the Securities Act of 1933. Coupang is one of the largest e-commerce companies in Asia.
Coupang shareholders may, no later than October 25, 2022, move the Court for appointment as a lead plaintiff of the Class. If you purchased shares of Coupang and would like to learn more about these claims or if you wish to discuss these matters and have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights, contact Richard A. Maniskas, Esquire toll-free at (844) 291-9299 or to sign up online, click here.
According to the complaint, the Registration Statement in support of the IPO failed to disclose that: (a) Coupang was engaged in improper anti-competitive practices with its suppliers and other third parties in violation of applicable regulations, including: (i) pressuring suppliers to raise prices of products on competing e-commerce platforms in order to ensure Coupang's prices would be more competitive; (ii) coercing suppliers into purchasing advertisements that would benefit Coupang financially; (iii) forcing suppliers to shoulder all expenses from sales promotions; and (iv) requesting wholesale rebates from suppliers without specifying any terms relating to rebate programs, all of which served to artificially maintain the Company's lower prices and artificially inflate the Company's historical revenues and market share; (b) Coupang had improperly adjusted search algorithms and manipulated product reviews on its marketplace platform in order to prioritize its own private-label branded products over those of other sellers and merchants, to the detriment of consumers, merchants, and suppliers; (c) unbeknownst to its Rocket WOW members, Coupang was selling products to non-member customers at lower prices than those offered to its Rocket WOW members; (d) Coupang subjected its workforce to extreme, unsafe, and unhealthy working conditions; (e) all of the above illicit practices exposed the Company to a heightened, but undisclosed, risk of reputational and regulatory scrutiny that would harm the Company's critical relationships with consumers, merchants, suppliers, and the workforce; and (f) that Coupang's lower prices, historical revenues, competitive advantages, and growing market share were the result of systemic, improper, unethical, and/or illegal practices, and, thus, unsustainable.
By July 14, 2022, Coupang Class A common stock closed below $15 per share –more than 50% below the $35 per share price investors paid for the stock in the IPO less than a year-and-a-half earlier.
If you are a member of the class, you may, no later than October 25, 2022, request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff of the class. A lead plaintiff is a representative party that acts on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation. In order to be appointed lead plaintiff, the Court must determine that the class member's claim is typical of the claims of other class members, and that the class member will adequately represent the class. Under certain circumstances, one or more class members may together serve as "lead plaintiff." Your ability to share in any recovery is not, however, affected by the decision whether or not to serve as a lead plaintiff. You may retain RM LAW, P.C. or other counsel of your choice, to serve as your counsel in this action.
For more information regarding this, please contact RM LAW, P.C. (Richard A. Maniskas, Esquire) toll-free at (844) 291-9299 or by email at rm@maniskas.com or click here. For more information about class action cases in general or to learn more about RM LAW, P.C. please visit our website by clicking here.
RM LAW, P.C. is a national shareholder litigation firm. RM LAW, P.C. is devoted to protecting the interests of individual and institutional investors in shareholder actions in state and federal courts nationwide.
CONTACT: RM LAW, P.C.
Richard A. Maniskas, Esquire
1055 Westlakes Dr., Ste. 300
Berwyn, PA 19312
484-324-6800
844-291-9299
rm@maniskas.com
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NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of MINISO Group Holding Limited (NYSE: MNSO) pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and related prospectus (collectively, the "Registration Statement") issued in connection with MINISO's October 2020 initial public offering (the "IPO") of the important October 17, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased MINISO securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the MINISO class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=7814 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than October 17, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, the Registration Statement featured false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) defendants and other undisclosed related parties owned and controlled a much larger amount of MINISO stores than previously stated; (2) as a result, MINISO concealed its true costs; (3) the Company did not represent its true business model; (4) defendants, including the Company and its Chairman, engaged in planned unusual and unclear transactions; (5) as a result of at least one of these transactions, the Company is at risk of breaching contracts with Chinese authorities; (6) the Company would imminently and drastically drop its franchise fees; and (7) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the MINISO class action, go https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=7814 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.
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Contact Information:
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WFO PORTLAND Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Saturday, September 10, 2022
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FIRE WEATHER WATCH
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
256 PM PDT Tue Sep 6 2022
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 601, 612, AND 664...
The National Weather Service in Portland has issued a Fire
Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from Friday morning through Saturday morning.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Oregon, Fire Weather Zone 601 North Oregon
Coast and Fire Weather Zone 612 Central Oregon Coast. In
Washington, Fire Weather Zone 664 South Washington Coast and
West Willapa Hills.
* WINDS...Northeast 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20-25%.
* IMPACTS...Conditions may be favorable for rapid fire spread
which may threaten life and property. Use extra caution with
potential ignition sources, especially in grassy areas.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
SATURDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 602, 603, 604, 605, 606, 607, 660, 665, AND 667...
effect from Friday morning through Saturday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Oregon, Fire Weather Zone 602 North Oregon
Coast Range, Fire Weather Zone 603 East Slopes of the Central
Oregon Coast Range, Fire Weather Zone 604 Willamette Valley,
Fire Weather Zone 605 North Oregon Cascade Foothills, Fire
Weather Zone 606 Central Oregon Cascade Foothills and Fire
Weather Zone 607 Mt. Hood National Forest West of Cascade
Crest. In Washington, Fire Weather Zone 660 Extreme South
Washington Cascades and Foothills, Fire Weather Zone 665 East
Willapa Hills and Fire Weather Zone 667 Clark County Lowlands.
* WINDS...Northeast 10 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph...locally
higher winds with gusts up to 50 mph in the Cascades.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...15-25%.
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Midland College’s mascot – the “Chaps” -- is short for chaparral birds. In addition to Chaps as a nickname for its athletic teams, Midland College uses Chaparral in the title of its basketball arena (Al G. Langford Chaparral Center). The Permian Basin Petroleum Museum also uses “Chaparral” in a gallery celebrating Jim Hall’s race car gallery.
A chaparral bird, what some refer to as a “roadrunner,” is a bird that lives primarily in the deserts of the southern and southwestern U.S. and Mexico, according to the Texas A&M AgriLife Research website.
The Greater Roadrunner is the species that occurs throughout the state of Texas, but it’s most common in the Chihuahuan Desert, which spans from West Texas into New Mexico and Arizona. The Greater Roadrunner doesn’t migrate from Texas or its home area and remains in the southwest year-round.
The beginning of 1900 was when the species began to expand into the southeast, central and panhandle regions of Texas, though it remains most frequent in southwest Texas to this day.
The Greater Roadrunner is known for its ground speed, reaching anywhere from 15 to 26 mph on land, according to thespruce.com. The website allaboutbirds.org states the Greater Roadrunner is “A bird born to run” and that it can “outrace a human, kill a rattlesnake and thrive in the harsh landscapes of the Desert Southwest.” | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/Midland-101-What-s-a-Chap-17421911.php | 2022-09-06T22:58:18Z | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/Midland-101-What-s-a-Chap-17421911.php | true |
California wildfire containment efforts continue as blaze prompts evacuations
The Fairview Fire in southern California is just 5% contained on Tuesday morning and has spread over 2,000 acres.
In an early morning briefing, Cal Fire Chief Josh Janssen said the fire started Monday afternoon in Fairview and rapidly expanded.
“This fire was moving in an opposite direction than it would normally do on a typical day this time of year,” he said.
Multiple residential structures were burned. One civilian was injured in the blaze and two others were killed in Avery Canyon. Janssen said it was not known if the deceased were related or from the same household, but that they had been attempting to flee and were overcome by the wildfire.
The fire had aligned with the canyon for a “critical rate of spread.”
CALIFORNIA WILDFIRE LEAVES 2 DEAD, EXPLODES TO 700 ACRES AS EVACUATIONS ARE ORDERED
Sgt. Brandi Swan, of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, extended the department’s condolences to the injured individual and to the family members of the two others.
She said that, as it was extremely hot in the burn zone, authorities had been unable to process the scene, but would later on Tuesday.
Schools in the Hemet Unified School District were closed as the wildfire remains a threat.
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA WILDFIRE EVACUATION ORDERS LIFTED AS NEARBY BLAZE GROWS
Multiple evacuation orders were issued on Monday and a warning was issued early Tuesday for Bautista Canyon Road.
Swan said the department was looking for vulnerable people who need assistance in evacuating.
Janssen told reporters that firefighters had been successful in obtaining the resources needed to provide suppression efforts on the fire and that they had worked continuously through the night.
However, unseasonably dry and drought-stricken fuel conditions had made matters more difficult.
He said there were a lot of factors to consider before the area could be ruled safe for homeowners, including preignition, power grid issues with potential charged lines and drought-stricken and fire-damaged trees.
Triple-digit temperatures continue to blanket the state this year, with the heat wave putting major stress on the California power grid.
More than 25,000 were left without power on Tuesday morning, according to the tracker PowerOutage.US.
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon is facing sharp criticism following her decision this week to grant a request by former President Donald Trump's legal team for an independent arbiter to review documents obtained during an FBI search of his Florida property last month.
Cannon on Monday authorized an outside legal expert to review the records taken during the Aug. 8 search of Mar-a-Lago as part of a probe into Trump's inappropriate retention of sensitive material from the White House. The expert would have power to weed out any material that might be protected by claims of attorney-client privilege or executive privilege.
The order came over the strenuous objections of the Justice Department, which said a so-called special master was not necessary in part because officials had already completed their review of potentially privileged documents.
The move was cheered by Trump supporters seeking a check on the government's probe. But others say Cannon gave undue deference to the former president and unnecessarily put on hold certain investigative work by the Justice Department. They say she has slowed the momentum of the federal investigation into possible Espionage Act violations.
The Justice Department has not indicated whether it will appeal, though there are reasons why it might not be eager to do so, including out of concern that it could delay the investigation further or produce case law that it finds unfavorable for future probes, said Brandon Fox, a Los Angeles defense attorney and former federal prosecutor.
Regardless, he said, Cannon’s opinion creates a perception of “two systems of justice.”
“The criminal justice system is set up to try to make sure that everybody is accountable in the same way for alleged crimes they have committed,” Fox said. “Here, it appears that Mr. Trump is getting special benefit” by virtue of being a former president.
Trump’s former attorney general, William Barr, told Fox News on Tuesday that the opinion was “deeply flawed in a number of ways.”
A little-known federal judge appointed to the bench two years ago by Trump, Monday’s order was easily the most consequential move of her career, thrusting the Colombian-born former federal prosecutor to the center of a simmering legal debate about the confines of executive privilege and presidential power.
Cannon is the least senior federal judge for the Southern District of Florida, where five of the 16 active judges were appointed by Trump. According to court rules, cases like the special master request are “assigned on a blind rotation basis ... to a judge assigned to hear cases in the division to which the case has been assigned.”
During her roughly seven years as an assistant U.S. attorney, Cannon worked mainly out of the U.S. attorney’s office in Fort Pierce, Florida, which is part of the same federal district as Miami but about 130 miles (209 kilometers) to the north. The cases there generally do not get the same kind of attention as those in the more densely populated, media-heavy areas around Miami.
Beginning in 2013, Cannon prosecuted 41 cases as part of the Major Crimes Division, later handling appeals of criminal convictions and sentences.
One of those involved a defendant in a major $800 million Ponzi scheme who unsuccessfully appealed his numerous fraud convictions to the Atlanta-based 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Her opposing counsel in that case, longtime Miami defense attorney Richard Klugh, described Cannon as “very bright and talented” and fair to the defense.
“I didn’t see anything I could characterize as anything other than good lawyering, and no political bias whatsoever,” Klugh said, adding that he has worked on cases handled by Cannon as a federal judge although he has not appeared in her courtroom.
“She’s known for affording fair process and hearings. You like somebody who actually hears you out,” he said.
Born in Cali, Colombia, in 1981, as her father worked in advertising throughout South and Latin America, Cannon came to the United States as a child, ultimately graduating from Duke University in 2003.
During her college years, Cannon wrote a series of articles for El Nuevo Herald, a Spanish-language newspaper in southern Florida owned by the Miami Herald. According to a list of articles provided to the Senate Judiciary Committee, Cannon wrote primarily about health- and culture-related topics.
After earning a degree from the University of Michigan in 2007, Cannon clerked for U.S. District Judge Steven M. Colloton on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit. She next worked in private practice in Washington for three years with prominent international law firm Gibson Dunn & Crutcher.
The question of loyalty to Trump surfaced during her 2020 Senate confirmation process, when Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California asked in written questions if Cannon had had “any discussions with anyone — including, but not limited to, individuals at the White House, at the Justice Department, or any outside groups — about loyalty to President Trump?”
“No,” was Cannon's simple reply.
Of course, being a Trump-appointed judge in no way assures deciding cases in his favor.
In May, for instance, U.S. District Judge Timothy J. Kelly — nominated by Trump in 2017 — permitted the House panel probing the Jan. 6 Capitol riot to obtain the Republican National Committee’s marketing email data leading up to the violence, turning aside claims that the committee’s practices weren’t appropriate. Other Trump-appointed judges have sided in favor of the panel's work.
But Cannon's opinion in this case, and her musings about the possibility of “reputational harm” caused to Trump in the event of an indictment, have focused attention on her judicial background.
Cannon’s initial response to the special master request, in which she asked the Trump team for more clarity about what exactly they wanted her to do and why they thought she might have jurisdiction, suggested some skepticism. But days later, she followed up with a new order in which she said it was her “preliminary intent” to appoint a special master but would give the Justice Department an opportunity first to argue against it.
Since 2005, Cannon has been a member of the Federalist Society, a conservative legal organization that has championed judges appointed by Trump, including Supreme Court Justices Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Coney Barrett.
During her July 2020 confirmation hearing, the then-prosecutor noted that her mother “had to flee the repressive Castro regime in search of freedom and security,” leaving Cuba at the age of 7.
“Thank you for teaching me about the blessing that is this country and the importance of securing the rule of law for generations to come,” Cannon said, addressing her mother.
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Kinnard can be reached at http://twitter.com/MegKinnardAP.
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Kinnard reported from Columbia, South Carolina and Tucker reported from Washington.
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CHRIS SUTTON'S GUIDE TO TOMORROW'S CHAMPIONS LEAGUE GAMES: Tottenham should beat Arsenal-like Marseille, an in-form Napoli will pose more problems for Liverpool... and Calvin Bassey could come back to haunt Rangers with Ajax
- Tottenham are in good stead and should beat Marseille in London tomorrow
- Liverpool are in poor domestic form and may struggle against a solid Napoli
- Rangers are still hurt from the weekend... they will need a huge lift against Ajax
The opening round of the Champions League will continue on Wednesday night, with several British teams in action once again.
After Chelsea, Manchester City and Celtic all played on Tuesday, Tottenham will host Marseille, Liverpool will travel to Napoli and Rangers will take on Ajax on day two of Europe's most prestigious competition.
Sportsmail's Chris Sutton reveals how he thinks all three games will pan out.
Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool are in action against Napoli in the Champions League tomorrow
Tottenham vs Marseille
Are you Arsenal in disguise?
Marseille’s dressing room contains a real Gunners allegiance. There’s Matteo Guendouzi, Sead Kolasinac and Nuno Tavares, along with other former Premier League players Dimitri Payet and and Eric Bailly.
Tottenham are in for a game on Wednesday but there’s something brewing under Antonio Conte.
He has the same dilemma as every other coach — he needs to look at how he rotates his team across three games a week — but his new Brazilian livewire helps him with that predicament.
Just remember, Richarlison: if you score tomorrow, be sure that the goal is good before you whip off your shirt like against Fulham!
Score prediction: 2-1 to Tottenham
Tottenham have enjoyed an unbeaten start to the season in the Premier League and sit third
Napoli vs Liverpool
Napoli are a stubborn side who are second in Serie A and unbeaten this season, albeit only five games into the campaign. Still, that’s better than how Liverpool have started 2022-23.
Jurgen Klopp’s side are in a rut domestically and it will be interesting to see what forward line he selects in Europe tomorrow.
Mohamed Salah’s goals have dried up. Should he be rested for Napoli and, say, Luis Diaz, Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota get their chance as an attacking three?
What midfield does he use after Fabio Carvalho, Fabinho and Harvey Elliott had little joy against Everton?
It’s a tricky game for Liverpool, this, and I’m saying an in-form Napoli will pose them problems.
Score prediction: 1-1
Thiago is back in training for Liverpool, and may go straight into their midfield against Napoli
Ajax vs Rangers
Have Ajax got any players left? It felt like all I heard over the summer was how their top talents were being targeted.
They may have lost Lisandro Martinez and Antony to Manchester United — and their manager Erik ten Hag — but this remains a club with a super track record in Europe.
Last season they won all six group games in the Champions League and they start this campaign against a Rangers side still shaking from that 4-0 loss to Celtic on Saturday.
I fear for Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s team defensively. Calvin Bassey was influential in the Rangers back line last season but he’s now an Ajax player.
Score prediction: 2-1 to Ajax
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WFO MIDLAND/ODESSA Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Tuesday, September 6, 2022
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FLOOD WARNING
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
429 PM CDT Tue Sep 6 2022
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Texas...
Rio Grande at Presidio International Bridge affecting Presidio
County.
...FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Rio Grande at Presidio International Bridge.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:15 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 13.7 feet (4.2 meters).
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late this evening and continue rising to 20.7 feet (6.3
meters) early Friday morning. Additional rises are possible
thereafter.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (feet):
Fld Observed Tue Wed Wed Wed
Location Stg Stg Day/Time 7pm 1am 7am 1pm
Rio Grande
Presidio Internation 15.5 13.7 Tue 9am 15.7 16.2 16.8 17.6
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (meters):
Presidio Internation 4.7 4.2 Tue 9am 4.8 4.9 5.1 5.4
the Rio Grande below Presidio 5SE.
- At 3:15 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 8.1 feet (2.5 meters).
this evening and continue rising to 13.1 feet (4.0 meters)
early Sunday morning. Additional rises are possible
Fld Observed Tue Wed Thu Fri
Location Stg Stg Day/Time 7pm 7pm 7pm 7pm
Presidio 5SE 9.0 8.1 Tue 3pm 8.9 11.2 12.8 13.0
Presidio 5SE 2.7 2.5 Tue 3pm 2.7 3.4 3.9 4.0
the Rio Grande at Boquillas.
- At 3:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 30.5 feet (9.3 meters).
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 3:00 PM CDT Tuesday was 31.4 feet (9.6 meters).
late tomorrow evening and continue rising to 18.4 feet (5.6
meters) Sunday morning.
Fld Observed Tue Wed Thu Fri
Location Stg Stg Day/Time 7pm 7pm 7pm 7pm
Boquillas 13.0 30.5 Tue 3pm 6.3 12.0 15.6 17.4
Boquillas 4.0 9.3 Tue 3pm 1.9 3.7 4.8 5.3
the Rio Grande at Johnson Ranch.
- At 3:15 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 9.2 feet (2.8 meters).
late tomorrow morning and continue rising to 20.4 feet (6.2
meters) Sunday morning. Additional rises are possible
Fld Observed Tue Wed Thu Fri
Location Stg Stg Day/Time 7pm 7pm 7pm 7pm
Johnson Ranch 15.0 9.2 Tue 3pm 9.4 16.7 19.4 19.9
Johnson Ranch 4.6 2.8 Tue 3pm 2.9 5.1 5.9 6.1
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WFO MIDLAND/ODESSA Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Tuesday, September 6, 2022
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FLOOD WARNING
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
429 PM CDT Tue Sep 6 2022
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Texas...
Rio Grande at Presidio International Bridge affecting Presidio
County.
...FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Rio Grande at Presidio International Bridge.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:15 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 13.7 feet (4.2 meters).
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late this evening and continue rising to 20.7 feet (6.3
meters) early Friday morning. Additional rises are possible
thereafter.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (feet):
Fld Observed Tue Wed Wed Wed
Location Stg Stg Day/Time 7pm 1am 7am 1pm
Rio Grande
Presidio Internation 15.5 13.7 Tue 9am 15.7 16.2 16.8 17.6
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (meters):
Presidio Internation 4.7 4.2 Tue 9am 4.8 4.9 5.1 5.4
the Rio Grande below Presidio 5SE.
- At 3:15 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 8.1 feet (2.5 meters).
this evening and continue rising to 13.1 feet (4.0 meters)
early Sunday morning. Additional rises are possible
Fld Observed Tue Wed Thu Fri
Location Stg Stg Day/Time 7pm 7pm 7pm 7pm
Presidio 5SE 9.0 8.1 Tue 3pm 8.9 11.2 12.8 13.0
Presidio 5SE 2.7 2.5 Tue 3pm 2.7 3.4 3.9 4.0
the Rio Grande at Boquillas.
- At 3:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 30.5 feet (9.3 meters).
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 3:00 PM CDT Tuesday was 31.4 feet (9.6 meters).
late tomorrow evening and continue rising to 18.4 feet (5.6
meters) Sunday morning.
Fld Observed Tue Wed Thu Fri
Location Stg Stg Day/Time 7pm 7pm 7pm 7pm
Boquillas 13.0 30.5 Tue 3pm 6.3 12.0 15.6 17.4
Boquillas 4.0 9.3 Tue 3pm 1.9 3.7 4.8 5.3
the Rio Grande at Johnson Ranch.
- At 3:15 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 9.2 feet (2.8 meters).
late tomorrow morning and continue rising to 20.4 feet (6.2
meters) Sunday morning. Additional rises are possible
Fld Observed Tue Wed Thu Fri
Location Stg Stg Day/Time 7pm 7pm 7pm 7pm
Johnson Ranch 15.0 9.2 Tue 3pm 9.4 16.7 19.4 19.9
Johnson Ranch 4.6 2.8 Tue 3pm 2.9 5.1 5.9 6.1
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After a couple of gray, dreary days to end the holiday weekend, skies brightened up nicely through our Tuesday afternoon. Decreasing cloudiness will continue to be the trend through the evening, until skies fully clear for the night. As skies clear, light breezes will continue to hold a northerly component. This will result in below-average temperatures early Wednesday morning, when readings bottom-out at around 50-degrees.
Temperatures will rebound quickly and well for Wednesday afternoon, courtesy of bright sunshine. Highs for the day will be near 80, with a light northerly breeze prevailing. Our “normal” high is now 77-degrees. Thursday will feature more bright sunshine, along with light & variable wind conditions. It will be a beautiful day with highs ranging from the upper 70s, to lower 80s.
Friday will see highs move easily into the 80s as more bright sunshine combines with winds turning in from the southwest. It looks like we’ll even manage to keep the good weather going for Saturday too, although we will see more clouds move in during the afternoon. On ABC12 News we'll let you know when some showers and thundershowers will make a return. - JR | https://www.abc12.com/weather/forecast/jrs-tuesday-evening-weather-report/article_71cf7904-2e24-11ed-85ed-9bd8359df726.html | 2022-09-06T23:08:39Z | https://www.abc12.com/weather/forecast/jrs-tuesday-evening-weather-report/article_71cf7904-2e24-11ed-85ed-9bd8359df726.html | true |
Cruise retailer Harding has expanded its relationship with Carnival Cruise Line (CCL) through a deal that will see the UK-based company take charge of the onboard shopping offer across an extra five ships between now and March 2023, bringing the total to 13.
By then, Harding Retail will become Carnival Cruise Line’s single biggest retail partner, running store operations on more than half of the fleet. The five ships that will transition currently have onboard retail concessions with Germany-based Heinemann and LVMH-owned Starboard Cruise Services.
Harding CEO James Prescott said: “We have worked hand-in-hand to return to full service. The award of the additional ships is proof of Carnival’s faith in us.” Harding has partnered with CCL since 2015 and, with the parent group, Carnival Corporation, for more than 30 years.
Data-led commercial model
Key to the expanded partnership is a new commercial model backed by a data and insight program that Harding has developed over the past five years. According to Harding it allows the retailer to pinpoint the correct customer proposition and commercial model for a cruise line’s specific needs.
In a statement, Jeremy Schiller, vice president of retail operations for Carnival Cruise Line, said: “The Harding team has demonstrated a depth and breadth of expertise in cruise retail and a collaborative approach that is key for long-term success.” The cruise line simplified its Covid-19 protocols in mid-August, helping to lift bookings which, through the end of 2022, “have been very solid” according to CCL’s president Christine Duffy.
This is welcome news for Harding as it rolls out on the new ships. While the retailer did not reveal further details of its new model or insights program, a spokesperson told Forbes.com: “We’re now working in a partnership where our objectives are aligned, and where we’re able to create a retail proposition for the guests based on what they want, rather than what we’re (profitably) able to sell. While we can’t go into the commercial specifics, it’s fair to say that this is a long-term, true partnership which will benefit guests, the cruise line, the retailer, and brands.”
Being data-led and customer-centric is nothing new in High Street retail, but in travel retail and the cruise business it is still a developing area. Harding has spent the past five years executing over 20,500 guest surveys on dozens of cruise ships. “Adding that to the cruise line data that is shared is giving us some pretty powerful insights which we are using to inform the retail proposition,” said the Harding spokesperson.
With central hubs in Sydney, Australia; Bristol, U.K.; and Miami, Harding has been able to expand its presence across more than 20 different cruise lines across the globe, including more than 100 cruise ships.
Under pressure
Carnival’s share price has been under pressure since the pandemic grounded the cruise business for many months. On Tuesday the stock languished at under $10, driven in part by a July capital raise to address 2023 debt maturities. The company has a portfolio of nine leading cruise lines including Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, P&O Cruises, Costa Cruises, and Cunard.
On a positive note, in April, Miami-based trade body, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) forecast that passenger volumes were expected to recover and surpass 2019 levels by the end of 2023. Kelly Craighead, CLIA’s president and CEO, said: “As the industry resumes operations, volumes are projected to recover 12% above pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2026.”
Consumer research from CLIA has also revealed the surprising finding that Millennial cruisers are the most enthusiastic about taking another cruise, with 87% indicating they will take one in the next few years, followed by Gen X at 85%. | https://www.forbes.com/sites/kevinrozario/2022/09/06/harding-will-become-carnival-cruise-lines-biggest-retail-partner-by-march-2023/ | 2022-09-06T23:09:22Z | https://www.forbes.com/sites/kevinrozario/2022/09/06/harding-will-become-carnival-cruise-lines-biggest-retail-partner-by-march-2023/ | false |
SAN DIEGO, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Self-care and TED X speaker Patrina Wisdom, creator of the Pure Abundance Retreat in Belize, was inspired by her own healing journey following the suicide death of her husband and the impact that attending and customizing healing retreats had on her family. This three-day retreat takes place in Belize from October 18 to October 23, 2022. Pure Abundance is a week-long transformational experience with multi-generational guides, lush, luxurious jungle surroundings, and personal development for a life of greater abundance.
More than ever, the world requires more self-assured, empowered, and wealthy women who embody their femininity as leaders.
At Pure Abundance, Inc., we understand that women cannot create a life of abundance in an environment that fostered struggle, fear, or scarcity. At the retreat, women will remove themselves from their normal environment and create the space to center themselves and focus on self-care.
"Our retreat participants enjoy six days and five nights of healing and expansion in paradise. A time for sacred self-care, childlike play, healing, sisterhood, and community, as well as the release of the abundance they deserve. says Patrina.
Patrina adds, "If I'm being honest, I'm typically the only woman of color in personal/spiritual development-focused retreat spaces. I desired to create a space where all high-achieving women from diverse cultures and backgrounds could be vulnerable and supported by the community. A place where you can arrive feeling burned out, overwhelmed, stagnant, or even broken during a time of transition and leave feeling re-energized, re-imagined, and as the most powerful and abundant version of yourself".
Pure Abundance is a purposefully designed and meticulously curated boutique retreat. They only accept 10 participants per retreat and tailor each retreat's journey to fulfill the intention of each individual participant and provide the transformation that each woman came to the retreat seeking.
Attendees have reported leaving the retreat with a renewed sense of self, sacred self-care practices that they can implement once they return home, and the tools and confidence to establish and maintain better boundaries in their lives.
Visit https://pureabundanceretreat.com/ for additional details on the Pure Abundance Retreat.
Patrina Wisdom is an Abundance Activator, serial entrepreneur, best-selling author, financial expert, educator, retreat host, and podcaster. She is also a Badass Bodacious Mom. This Ted X Speaker is on a mission to LEAD, INSPIRE, and EMPOWER women to stand in their own personal authority and create the best life possible with her Badass Bodacious Life Movement. The Badass Bodacious Life Movement is providing women all across the country with the resources they require to assume the role of chief executive officer of their own lives.
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Fox News correspondent Peter Doocy asked White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on Tuesday if she believes the 2016 election was “stolen” following criticisms leveled by President Biden against the GOP.
Doocy was referencing a number of tweets Jean-Pierre sent around the time of former President Trump’s election, during which she suggested the 2016 presidential contest and the 2018 Georgia governor’s race were not conducted fairly.
“If we’re all in agreement that it is incorrect to say the 2020 election was stolen, what about the 2016 election?” Doocy asked Jean-Pierre during the White House daily briefing with reporters .
“We’re gonna focus on the here and now. We’re going to focus on what’s happening today,” she replied.
Jean-Pierre also criticized the Fox News reporter for his question.
“Let’s be really clear that that comparison that you made is just ridiculous,” Jean-Pierre said. “I was talking specifically at that time of what was happening with voting rights and what was danger of voting rights.”
As Doocy was setting up his question, Jean-Pierre interjected “Oh, I knew this was coming.”
“I was waiting, Peter, when you were going to ask me that question,” she joked.
Last week, Biden slammed Republicans loyal to Trump as a threat to democracy, saying there was “no question that the Republican Party today is dominated, driven and intimidated by Donald Trump and the MAGA Republicans. And that is a threat to this country.”
Many conservative critics, including on Fox News, have criticized Biden’s remarks as intentionally divisive and partisan ahead of the fall midterm elections.
Updated at 1:40 p.m. | https://www.myarklamiss.com/hill-politics/foxs-peter-doocy-asks-white-house-press-secretary-if-2016-election-was-stolen/ | 2022-09-06T23:12:47Z | https://www.myarklamiss.com/hill-politics/foxs-peter-doocy-asks-white-house-press-secretary-if-2016-election-was-stolen/ | false |
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