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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/steris-ste-hits-a-new-52-week-high%3A-whats-driving-it-0 | STERIS (STE) Hits a New 52-Week High: What's Driving It?
Shares of STERIS plc STE reached a new 52-week high of $249.06 on Apr 1, before closing the session marginally lower at $248.
Over the past year, this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock has gained 26.6% compared with 3% growth of the industry and 12% rise of the S&P 500 composite.
STERIS is witnessing an upward trend in its stock price, prompted by robust performance across three of STERIS’ reporting segments. The seamless integration process of Cantel Medical, ahead of expectations, buoys optimism. Stiff competition and pricing pressure are the major downsides.
Key Growth Catalysts
Strong Segmental Business Amid Pandemic: In the third quarter of fiscal 2022, revenues improved 49.5% year over year, while organic revenues at constant currency or CER rose 9% year over year. Meanwhile, revenues at Healthcare rose 45.6% year over year (up 5% on a CER organic basis) on an 84% increase in consumable revenues, a 19% increase in service revenues and a 47% improvement in capital equipment revenues. Revenues at Applied Sterilization Technologies improved 22.6% year over year (up 18% on a CER organic basis).
Revenues in the Life Sciences segment rose 15.4% year over year (up 9% on a CER organic basis) on 23% growth in consumable revenues, a 5% rise in capital equipment revenues and a 13% increase in service revenues.
STERIS' Infection Prevention and Sterilization Wing Grow Well Globally: With the acquisition of U.K.-based outsourced sterilization services provider Synergy Health, STERIS has become the new global leader in infection prevention and sterilization. The company is currently providing improved healthcare services to medical device companies, pharma companies, hospitals and other healthcare facilities across the globe.
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The company continues to benefit from the acquisition of Synergy Health. The consolidation, since its inception, has boosted STERIS' presence in the international markets as it combines STERIS’ strong presence in North America with Synergy's solid footprint across Europe. It has also provided STERIS an opportunity to better serve the emerging markets of Asia-Pacific and Latin America.
Progress in Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Industries: The bulk of STERIS’ revenues are obtained from the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries. The aging of the global population primarily drives growth in these industries as an increasing number of individuals are entering their prime healthcare consumption years.
Further, these industries depend on advancements in healthcare delivery, acceptance of new technologies, government policies and general economic conditions. With life expectancy on the rise globally, a larger aging population increases the demand for medical procedures. This, in turn, translates into higher consumption of single-use medical devices and surgical kits processed by STERIS.
Downsides
Competitive Landscape: STERIS competes for pharmaceutical, research and industrial customers against several large companies that have robust product portfolios and global reach as well as several small companies with limited product offerings and operations in one or a few countries. In the Healthcare segment, STERIS’ notable competitors include 3M, Belimed, Ecolab, Getinge, Go Jo, Johnson & Johnson, Kimberly-Clark, Skytron and Stryker.
Pricing Pressure: STERIS purchases raw materials, fabricated and other components, and energy supplies from various suppliers. Availability and price of raw materials and energy supplies are subject to volatility. These are influenced by worldwide economic conditions, speculative action, world supply and demand balances, inventory levels, availability of substitute materials, currency exchange rates, anticipated or perceived shortages and various other factors.
Key Picks
Some better-ranked stocks in the broader medical space are McKesson Corporation MCK, AMN Healthcare Services, Inc. AMN and Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. BIO.
McKesson, carrying a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reported third-quarter fiscal 2022 adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $6.15, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $5.38 by 14.3%. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
McKesson has a long-term earnings growth rate of 11.8%. MCK has gained 57.7% compared with the industry’s 9.6% growth in the past year.
AMN Healthcare, flaunting a Zacks Rank #1, has a long-term earnings growth rate of 16.2%. The company surpassed earnings estimates in the trailing four quarters, delivering a surprise of 19.5%, on average.
AMN Healthcare has outperformed its industry in the past year. AMN has gained 40.5% versus the 53.9% industry decline.
Bio-Rad reported fourth-quarter 2021 adjusted EPS of $3.21, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 11.9%. It currently has a Zacks Rank #2.
Bio-Rad has an earnings yield of 2.3% versus the industry’s negative yield. BIO surpassed earnings estimates in the trailing four quarters, the average surprise being 66.9%.
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STERIS plc STE has been gaining from a robust performance across three of its reporting segments in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022. A significant revenue contribution from acquisitions in the quarter buoys optimism. However, mounting operating expenses and stiff competition are concerning.
Over the past year, shares of this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company have gained 11.2% against the industry’s 15.4% rise. The S&P 500 fell 3.2% in the same period.
The renowned provider of infection prevention as well as other procedural products and services has a market capitalization of $21.82 billion. Its earnings for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022 surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2%.
Let’s delve deeper
Factors at Play
Impressive Q4 Results: STERIS exited fourth-quarter fiscal 2022 with better-than-expected earnings and revenues. Year-over-year growth in revenues and earnings appears promising. Robust performances across three of STERIS’ reporting segments contributed to top-line growth. A significant revenue contribution from acquisitions in the quarter buoys optimism. The expansion in the gross margin is an added advantage. The bullish guidance for fiscal 2023 is indicative that the growth momentum will continue.
STERIS' Infection Prevention and Sterilization Wing Grows Globally: With the acquisition of the U.K.-based outsourced sterilization services provider Synergy Health, STERIS has become the new global leader in infection prevention and sterilization. The company is currently providing improved healthcare services to medical device companies, pharma companies, hospitals and other healthcare facilities across the globe.
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The company continues to benefit from the acquisition of Synergy Health. The consolidation has boosted STERIS' presence in the international markets since its inception, as it combines STERIS’ strong presence in North America with Synergy's solid footprint across Europe, which is encouraging. It has also provided STERIS an opportunity to better serve the emerging markets of the Asia-Pacific and Latin America.
Overall Strong Solvency Position: STERIS exited fiscal 2022 with cash and cash equivalents of $348.3 million compared with $220.5 million at the end of fiscal 2021. Total debt (short and long term) at the end of 2022 was $2.95 billion compared with $1.65 billion a year ago. However, the company has no short-term debt on its balance sheet at the end of fiscal 2022. This is good news for its solvency level, at least during the pandemic when companies have been majorly facing manufacturing and supply halts.
Downsides
Mounting Expenses: In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022, SG&A expenses climbed 105.2% year over year, whereas R&D expenses rose 49% year over year. These escalating operating expenses led to an 858-basis-points (bps) contraction in the operating margin, building pressure on the bottom line.
Competitive Landscape: STERIS competes for pharmaceutical, research and industrial customers against several large companies that have robust product portfolios and global reach, and a number of small companies with limited product offerings and operations in one or a few countries. In the Healthcare segment, STERIS’ notable competitors are 3M, Belimed, Ecolab, Getinge, Go Jo, Johnson & Johnson, Kimberly-Clark, Skytron and Stryker.
Estimate Trend
STERIS has been witnessing a positive estimate revision trend for fiscal 2023. In the past 90 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for STERIS’ earnings has moved 0.1% north to $8.79.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for fiscal 2023 revenues is pegged at $4.89 billion, suggesting 6.7% growth from the fiscal 2022 reported number.
Key Picks
A few better-ranked stocks in the broader medical space are UnitedHealth Group Incorporated UNH, Medpace Holdings, Inc. MEDP and Alkermes plc ALKS.
UnitedHealth, with a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reported first-quarter 2022 earnings per share (EPS) of $5.49, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.7%. Revenues of $80.1 billion outpaced the consensus mark by 14.2%.
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UnitedHealth has an estimated long-term growth rate of 14.8%. UNH’s earnings surpassed estimates in the trailing four quarters, the average surprise being 3.7%.
Medpace reported first-quarter 2022 adjusted EPS of $1.69, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 34.1%. Revenues of $330.9 million outpaced the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.1%. It currently has a Zacks Rank #2.
Medpace has a historical growth rate of 27.3%. MEDP’s earnings surpassed estimates in the trailing four quarters, the average surprise being 17.1%.
Alkermes reported first-quarter 2022 adjusted EPS of 12 cents, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a penny. Revenues of $278.6 million outpaced the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 6.2%. It currently sports a Zacks Rank #1.
Alkermes has an estimated long-term growth rate of 25.1%. ALKS’ earnings surpassed estimates in the trailing four quarters, the average surprise being 350.5%.
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https://www.lowestoftjournal.co.uk/news/traffic/man-in-80s-died-bloodmoor-road-lowestoft-crash-8804920 | Man in his 80s dies after three-vehicle crash
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5:50 PM April 4, 2022
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A man in his 80s has died following a three-vehicle crash in Lowestoft.
Officers are appealing for witnesses after the incident in Bloodmoor Road which happened just before 11.55am on Friday, March 25.
Police had closed the road in both directions following the crash between a red Ford Focus, a white Vaxuhall Vivaro and a white Volkswagen Tiguan.
The driver of the Ford Focus was taken to Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital by air ambulance but died in hospital on Saturday, April 2.
Any witnesses to the crash have been asked to contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit and quote CAD 135 of March 25. | 0 | 69,647 | 0.596666 | https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/20257399.man-killed-three-car-crash-north-yorkshire/?ref=rss | 2022-07-05 18:05:14+00:00 | A MAN has died in a three-vehicle crash in North Yorkshire.
North Yorkshire Police are investigating a fatal collision involving three cars on the B6165 Ripley Road in Scotton, near Knaresborough.
A man in his 80s, who was driving a Ford Fiesta, passed away at the scene.
Another man and a woman in their 50s who were travelling in their Ford Focus were taken to hospital with serious injuries.
The other car involved was a Seat Ibiza.
The incident took place on Sunday, July 3, at around 6.15pm.
North Yorkshire Police’s Major Collision Investigation Team has launched an investigation.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, or anyone with dashcam footage, is asked to email marie.williams@northyorkshire.police.uk
You can also call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for Marie Williams.
Please quote reference 12220115083.
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https://www.lowestoftjournal.co.uk/news/traffic/man-in-80s-died-bloodmoor-road-lowestoft-crash-8804920 | Man in his 80s dies after three-vehicle crash
Published:
5:50 PM April 4, 2022
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A man in his 80s has died following a three-vehicle crash in Lowestoft.
Officers are appealing for witnesses after the incident in Bloodmoor Road which happened just before 11.55am on Friday, March 25.
Police had closed the road in both directions following the crash between a red Ford Focus, a white Vaxuhall Vivaro and a white Volkswagen Tiguan.
The driver of the Ford Focus was taken to Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital by air ambulance but died in hospital on Saturday, April 2.
Any witnesses to the crash have been asked to contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit and quote CAD 135 of March 25. | 1 | 14,980 | 0.603797 | https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/20257399.man-loses-life-three-car-crash-north-yorkshire/?ref=rss | 2022-07-05 14:32:59+00:00 | A MAN has lost his life in a three-vehicle crash in North Yorkshire.
North Yorkshire Police are investigating a fatal collision involving three cars on the B6165 Ripley Road in Scotton, near Knaresborough.
A man in his 80s, who was driving a Ford Fiesta, passed away at the scene.
Another man and a woman in their 50s who were travelling in their Ford Focus were taken to hospital with serious injuries.
The other car involved was a Seat Ibiza.
The incident took place on Sunday, July 3, at around 6.15pm.
North Yorkshire Police’s Major Collision Investigation Team has launched an investigation.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, or anyone with dashcam footage, is asked to email marie.williams@northyorkshire.police.uk
You can also call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for Marie Williams.
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https://www.lowestoftjournal.co.uk/news/traffic/man-in-80s-died-bloodmoor-road-lowestoft-crash-8804920 | Man in his 80s dies after three-vehicle crash
Published:
5:50 PM April 4, 2022
- Credit: Google Maps
A man in his 80s has died following a three-vehicle crash in Lowestoft.
Officers are appealing for witnesses after the incident in Bloodmoor Road which happened just before 11.55am on Friday, March 25.
Police had closed the road in both directions following the crash between a red Ford Focus, a white Vaxuhall Vivaro and a white Volkswagen Tiguan.
The driver of the Ford Focus was taken to Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital by air ambulance but died in hospital on Saturday, April 2.
Any witnesses to the crash have been asked to contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit and quote CAD 135 of March 25. | 2 | 57,301 | 0.643706 | https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/news/local-news/man-80s-killed-after-three-24406097 | 2022-07-05 17:16:37+00:00 | A man in his 80s has died after a car crash involving three vehicles near Knaresborough.
At around 6:15pm on Sunday, a Ford Focus, Ford Fiesta and a Seat Ibiza crashed into each other on the B6165 Ripley Road at Scotton. The man in his 80s was in the Ford Fiesta when he was killed.
The driver and passenger of the Ford Focus, a man and a woman in their 50s, were also taken to hospital with their serious injuries. No details have yet been released about anyone in the Seat Ibiza.
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In a statement, North Yorkshire Police said: “A man in his 80s died following the crash on the B6165 Ripley Road at Scotton.
“Three cars were involved in the incident at around 6.15pm on Sunday – a Ford Focus, a Ford Fiesta and a Seat Ibiza. The driver and passenger of the Focus - a man and woman in their 50s – were taken to hospital with serious injuries. The man in his 80s was driving the Ford Fiesta.”
North Yorkshire Police’s Major Collision Investigation Team is now investigating the crash. They are calling for any witnesses of the crash to come forward.
If you saw the incident, or have any dashcam footage, you can contact the police by emailing marie.williams@northyorkshire.police.uk . You can also call 101, select option two, and ask for Marie Williams.
You should quote reference number 12220115083.
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https://www.foxnews.com/media/new-york-times-reporter-biden-pass-climate-agenda-blames-republican-opposition | NY Times report gives Biden apparent pass on stalled climate agenda, blames 'steadfast Republican opposition'
Many climate change activists were disappointed with President Biden's progress in his first year in office
A New York Times report published Friday appeared to give President Biden a pass on his stalled climate agenda, largely blaming "steadfast Republican opposition."
"But even Mr. Biden’s top aides and closest allies now concede that the legislative centerpiece of his climate plan is unlikely to become law in the face of steadfast Republican opposition," the piece, written by Coral Davenport, read, adding that the conservative majority Supreme Court would likely stall many environmental regulations in the works, such as stricter limits on pollution from cars and power plants.
Biden's most significant environmental promise was to cut emissions in half by 2030.
GAS PRICES FUELING COMING DEMOCRATIC BLOODBATH IN THE MIDTERMS, REPUBLICANS SAY
The report also said oil companies and Republicans were "emboldened" to call for more drilling and said gas prices were skyrocketing after Russia's invasion. Davenport wrote that following Biden's announcement he would be releasing a million barrels of oil per day from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR), he stressed that he was trying to tend to the immediate crisis at hand but that the U.S. needed to transition to more renewable sources of energy.
HOUSE DEMS WANT BIDEN TO DECLARE NATIONAL ‘CLIMATE EMERGENCY’ AND BAN OIL DRILLING ON FEDERAL LANDS
"Republicans have shown little interest in addressing climate change, despite the overwhelming consensus of the scientific community that nations must take immediate action to slash emissions from fossil fuels or face a harrowing future of drought, floods, fires, displacement, famine and more," Davenport wrote.
Davenport wrote that as midterms loom, Republicans have increased "attacks" on Biden's climate agenda, and that experts say it would be "impossible" for Biden to meet his emissions goals. Democrats currently control the House and the Senate.
The report also pointed to another potential obstacle, Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., who opposed the president's nomination of Sarah Bloom for vice chairman of the Federal Reserve. Manchin "objected to her views that climate change poses a serious risk to the financial system," Davenport wrote.
The $2.2 trillion social spending package, Davenport said, is the president's "best hope." The House passed the bill in 2021, but Manchin didn't vote for it in December when it reached the Senate. While Manchin has said he'd be open to a lesser version of the bill, Davenport reported that Democrats "remain skeptical."
"Timing is critical: If the legislation does not pass by the end of the year, it will almost certainly die, since Republicans are favored to win control of at least the House in November," the piece read.
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As Biden's first year as president came to an end, many climate change activists were disappointed with the president's progress. Evergreen Action, an environmental group, looked at 46 different actions Biden had promised to put forth on the campaign trail, finding that Biden had a lot of work to do in regard to greenhouse gas emissions.
Biden's announcement that the administration would be releasing 180 million barrels of oil from the reserve would deplete the SPR to 388 million barrels of oil, which is the lowest since 1984. | 0 | 41,844 | 0.565005 | https://www.rfi.fr/en/science-environment/20220720-why-biden-s-climate-agenda-has-faltered | 2022-07-20 16:12:10+00:00 | Why Biden's climate agenda has faltered
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Washington (AFP) – President Joe Biden ran for office on a pledge to tackle the global climate crisis.
Instead, he has seen his legislative ambitions defeated by Congress, the Supreme Court has delivered a hammer blow to the federal government's ability to regulate greenhouse gasses, and the Ukraine crisis has been a boon for fossil fuels.
As the Democrat is poised to announce a series of new executive measures, including additional funding to help protect communities from extreme heat and boosting wind production, here is an overview of his term so far.
- What's at stake -
Shortly after taking office, Biden announced he was targeting a 50-52 percent reduction from 2005 levels in US economy-wide net greenhouse gas pollution in 2030, before achieving net zero in 2050, as part of the country's Paris Agreement goals.
"Biden has said he thinks that climate change is the existential issue of our time," and has been more emphatic than any of his predecessors including Barack Obama, Paul Bledsoe of the Progressive Policy Institute told AFP.
The president has framed the issue as key to the economic and national security of the United States, as well as public safety -- and climate scientists are sounding the alarm now more than ever.
"I think that more and more people are realizing that we're living through what could eventually cause us to lose everything in terms of habitability and everything that we value in life," climate scientist Peter Kalmus told AFP.
Europe's punishing heatwave serves as a timely reminder that warming won't be an issue confined to the Global South, but instead threatens civilization as we know it, he added.
- Congress, the Supreme Court, and Ukraine -
The main legislative plank of Biden's agenda was to have been the Build Back Better bill, which would have plowed $550 billion into the clean energy and climate businesses -- much coming from tax credits and incentives.
That effort is now in tatters after Democratic Senator Joe Manchin, a fossil fuel booster who wields outsized power in the evenly split Senate, walked away last week from the bill that he'd promised to back.
At the end of June, the conservative supermajority Supreme Court found that the federal Environmental Protection Agency cannot issue broad limits on greenhouse gasses, such as cap-and-trade schemes, without Congressional approval.
"So we're on two strikes," said Bledsoe, who served as a climate aide to former president Bill Clinton.
What's more, the oil industry has pushed for more drilling in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, casting the issue as one of energy security.
A recent analysis by the Institute for Energy Research said that Biden's government picked up the pace of drilling permits on public land from March onward "to mollify the political pressure rising along with pump prices."
Biden had vowed to end new drilling on public lands, but his "pause" was overturned by a Trump-appointed judge in 2021.
On the other hand, there have been some partial wins: the administration has promulgated tighter emissions standards for vehicles, and toughened regulations on super-polluting methane emissions, said Bledsoe.
The bipartisan infrastructure law, passed last November, also contained some climate provisions, including $7.5 billion for a nationwide network of electric vehicle chargers and investments in carbon capture and hydrogen technologies.
- What's next? -
But without the big ticket items, the United States is falling far short of its goals.
The Rhodium Group, an independent research firm, finds that "as of June 2022, we find that the US is on track to reduce emissions 24 percent to 35 percent below 2005 levels by 2030 absent any additional policy action."
The White House has not ruled out declaring a "climate emergency," which would grant Biden additional policy powers, but given a hostile judiciary, this would likely be subject to legal challenge.
Bledsoe said to achieve real change, Biden should instead push for broad public backing.
"Democrats should make popular consumer clean energy tax breaks a key election issue to gain seats in Congress, and pass the bill in January 2023."
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https://www.foxnews.com/media/new-york-times-reporter-biden-pass-climate-agenda-blames-republican-opposition | NY Times report gives Biden apparent pass on stalled climate agenda, blames 'steadfast Republican opposition'
Many climate change activists were disappointed with President Biden's progress in his first year in office
A New York Times report published Friday appeared to give President Biden a pass on his stalled climate agenda, largely blaming "steadfast Republican opposition."
"But even Mr. Biden’s top aides and closest allies now concede that the legislative centerpiece of his climate plan is unlikely to become law in the face of steadfast Republican opposition," the piece, written by Coral Davenport, read, adding that the conservative majority Supreme Court would likely stall many environmental regulations in the works, such as stricter limits on pollution from cars and power plants.
Biden's most significant environmental promise was to cut emissions in half by 2030.
GAS PRICES FUELING COMING DEMOCRATIC BLOODBATH IN THE MIDTERMS, REPUBLICANS SAY
The report also said oil companies and Republicans were "emboldened" to call for more drilling and said gas prices were skyrocketing after Russia's invasion. Davenport wrote that following Biden's announcement he would be releasing a million barrels of oil per day from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR), he stressed that he was trying to tend to the immediate crisis at hand but that the U.S. needed to transition to more renewable sources of energy.
HOUSE DEMS WANT BIDEN TO DECLARE NATIONAL ‘CLIMATE EMERGENCY’ AND BAN OIL DRILLING ON FEDERAL LANDS
"Republicans have shown little interest in addressing climate change, despite the overwhelming consensus of the scientific community that nations must take immediate action to slash emissions from fossil fuels or face a harrowing future of drought, floods, fires, displacement, famine and more," Davenport wrote.
Davenport wrote that as midterms loom, Republicans have increased "attacks" on Biden's climate agenda, and that experts say it would be "impossible" for Biden to meet his emissions goals. Democrats currently control the House and the Senate.
The report also pointed to another potential obstacle, Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., who opposed the president's nomination of Sarah Bloom for vice chairman of the Federal Reserve. Manchin "objected to her views that climate change poses a serious risk to the financial system," Davenport wrote.
The $2.2 trillion social spending package, Davenport said, is the president's "best hope." The House passed the bill in 2021, but Manchin didn't vote for it in December when it reached the Senate. While Manchin has said he'd be open to a lesser version of the bill, Davenport reported that Democrats "remain skeptical."
"Timing is critical: If the legislation does not pass by the end of the year, it will almost certainly die, since Republicans are favored to win control of at least the House in November," the piece read.
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As Biden's first year as president came to an end, many climate change activists were disappointed with the president's progress. Evergreen Action, an environmental group, looked at 46 different actions Biden had promised to put forth on the campaign trail, finding that Biden had a lot of work to do in regard to greenhouse gas emissions.
Biden's announcement that the administration would be releasing 180 million barrels of oil from the reserve would deplete the SPR to 388 million barrels of oil, which is the lowest since 1984. | 1 | 28,117 | 0.566695 | https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20220720-why-biden-s-climate-agenda-has-faltered | 2022-07-20 15:28:50+00:00 | Why Biden's climate agenda has faltered
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Washington (AFP) – President Joe Biden ran for office on a pledge to tackle the global climate crisis.
Instead, he has seen his legislative ambitions defeated by Congress, the Supreme Court has delivered a hammer blow to the federal government's ability to regulate greenhouse gasses, and the Ukraine crisis has been a boon for fossil fuels.
As the Democrat is poised to announce a series of new executive measures, including additional funding to help protect communities from extreme heat and boosting wind production, here is an overview of his term so far.
- What's at stake -
Shortly after taking office, Biden announced he was targeting a 50-52 percent reduction from 2005 levels in US economy-wide net greenhouse gas pollution in 2030, before achieving net zero in 2050, as part of the country's Paris Agreement goals.
"Biden has said he thinks that climate change is the existential issue of our time," and has been more emphatic than any of his predecessors including Barack Obama, Paul Bledsoe of the Progressive Policy Institute told AFP.
The president has framed the issue as key to the economic and national security of the United States, as well as public safety -- and climate scientists are sounding the alarm now more than ever.
"I think that more and more people are realizing that we're living through what could eventually cause us to lose everything in terms of habitability and everything that we value in life," climate scientist Peter Kalmus told AFP.
Europe's punishing heatwave serves as a timely reminder that warming won't be an issue confined to the Global South, but instead threatens civilization as we know it, he added.
- Congress, the Supreme Court, and Ukraine -
The main legislative plank of Biden's agenda was to have been the Build Back Better bill, which would have plowed $550 billion into the clean energy and climate businesses -- much coming from tax credits and incentives.
That effort is now in tatters after Democratic Senator Joe Manchin, a fossil fuel booster who wields outsized power in the evenly split Senate, walked away last week from the bill that he'd promised to back.
At the end of June, the conservative supermajority Supreme Court found that the federal Environmental Protection Agency cannot issue broad limits on greenhouse gasses, such as cap-and-trade schemes, without Congressional approval.
"So we're on two strikes," said Bledsoe, who served as a climate aide to former president Bill Clinton.
What's more, the oil industry has pushed for more drilling in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, casting the issue as one of energy security.
A recent analysis by the Institute for Energy Research said that Biden's government picked up the pace of drilling permits on public land from March onward "to mollify the political pressure rising along with pump prices."
Biden had vowed to end new drilling on public lands, but his "pause" was overturned by a Trump-appointed judge in 2021.
On the other hand, there have been some partial wins: the administration has promulgated tighter emissions standards for vehicles, and toughened regulations on super-polluting methane emissions, said Bledsoe.
The bipartisan infrastructure law, passed last November, also contained some climate provisions, including $7.5 billion for a nationwide network of electric vehicle chargers and investments in carbon capture and hydrogen technologies.
- What's next? -
But without the big ticket items, the United States is falling far short of its goals.
The Rhodium Group, an independent research firm, finds that "as of June 2022, we find that the US is on track to reduce emissions 24 percent to 35 percent below 2005 levels by 2030 absent any additional policy action."
The White House has not ruled out declaring a "climate emergency," which would grant Biden additional policy powers, but given a hostile judiciary, this would likely be subject to legal challenge.
Bledsoe said to achieve real change, Biden should instead push for broad public backing.
"Democrats should make popular consumer clean energy tax breaks a key election issue to gain seats in Congress, and pass the bill in January 2023."
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https://www.foxnews.com/media/new-york-times-reporter-biden-pass-climate-agenda-blames-republican-opposition | NY Times report gives Biden apparent pass on stalled climate agenda, blames 'steadfast Republican opposition'
Many climate change activists were disappointed with President Biden's progress in his first year in office
A New York Times report published Friday appeared to give President Biden a pass on his stalled climate agenda, largely blaming "steadfast Republican opposition."
"But even Mr. Biden’s top aides and closest allies now concede that the legislative centerpiece of his climate plan is unlikely to become law in the face of steadfast Republican opposition," the piece, written by Coral Davenport, read, adding that the conservative majority Supreme Court would likely stall many environmental regulations in the works, such as stricter limits on pollution from cars and power plants.
Biden's most significant environmental promise was to cut emissions in half by 2030.
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The report also said oil companies and Republicans were "emboldened" to call for more drilling and said gas prices were skyrocketing after Russia's invasion. Davenport wrote that following Biden's announcement he would be releasing a million barrels of oil per day from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR), he stressed that he was trying to tend to the immediate crisis at hand but that the U.S. needed to transition to more renewable sources of energy.
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"Republicans have shown little interest in addressing climate change, despite the overwhelming consensus of the scientific community that nations must take immediate action to slash emissions from fossil fuels or face a harrowing future of drought, floods, fires, displacement, famine and more," Davenport wrote.
Davenport wrote that as midterms loom, Republicans have increased "attacks" on Biden's climate agenda, and that experts say it would be "impossible" for Biden to meet his emissions goals. Democrats currently control the House and the Senate.
The report also pointed to another potential obstacle, Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., who opposed the president's nomination of Sarah Bloom for vice chairman of the Federal Reserve. Manchin "objected to her views that climate change poses a serious risk to the financial system," Davenport wrote.
The $2.2 trillion social spending package, Davenport said, is the president's "best hope." The House passed the bill in 2021, but Manchin didn't vote for it in December when it reached the Senate. While Manchin has said he'd be open to a lesser version of the bill, Davenport reported that Democrats "remain skeptical."
"Timing is critical: If the legislation does not pass by the end of the year, it will almost certainly die, since Republicans are favored to win control of at least the House in November," the piece read.
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As Biden's first year as president came to an end, many climate change activists were disappointed with the president's progress. Evergreen Action, an environmental group, looked at 46 different actions Biden had promised to put forth on the campaign trail, finding that Biden had a lot of work to do in regard to greenhouse gas emissions.
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Why Biden’s climate agenda has faltered
Jul 20,2022 - Last updated at Jul 20,2022
US President Joe Biden waves while walking to Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, on Wednesday (AFP photo)
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden ran for office on a pledge to tackle the global climate crisis.
Instead, he has seen his legislative ambitions defeated by Congress, the Supreme Court has delivered a hammer blow to the federal government’s ability to regulate greenhouse gasses, and the Ukraine crisis has been a boon for fossil fuels.
As the Democrat is poised to announce a series of new executive measures, including additional funding to help protect communities from extreme heat and boosting wind production, here is an overview of his term so far.
What’s at stake
Shortly after taking office, Biden announced he was targeting a 50-52 per cent reduction from 2005 levels in US economy-wide net greenhouse gas pollution in 2030, before achieving net zero in 2050, as part of the country’s Paris Agreement goals.
“Biden has said he thinks that climate change is the existential issue of our time,” and has been more emphatic than any of his predecessors including Barack Obama, Paul Bledsoe of the Progressive Policy Institute told AFP.
The president has framed the issue as key to the economic and national security of the United States, as well as public safety — and climate scientists are sounding the alarm now more than ever.
“I think that more and more people are realising that we’re living through what could eventually cause us to lose everything in terms of habitability and everything that we value in life,” climate scientist Peter Kalmus told AFP.
Europe’s punishing heatwave serves as a timely reminder that warming won’t be an issue confined to the Global South, but instead threatens civilisation as we know it, he added.
Congress, the Supreme Court, and Ukraine
The main legislative plank of Biden’s agenda was to have been the Build Back Better bill, which would have plowed $550 billion into the clean energy and climate businesses — much coming from tax credits and incentives.
That effort is now in tatters after Democratic Senator Joe Manchin, a fossil fuel booster who wields outsized power in the evenly split Senate, walked away last week from the bill that he’d promised to back.
At the end of June, the conservative supermajority Supreme Court found that the federal Environmental Protection Agency cannot issue broad limits on greenhouse gasses, such as cap-and-trade schemes, without Congressional approval.
“So we’re on two strikes,” said Bledsoe, who served as a climate aide to former president Bill Clinton.
What’s more, the oil industry has pushed for more drilling in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, casting the issue as one of energy security.
A recent analysis by the Institute for Energy Research said that Biden’s government picked up the pace of drilling permits on public land from March onward “to mollify the political pressure rising along with pump prices”.
Biden had vowed to end new drilling on public lands, but his “pause” was overturned by a Trump-appointed judge in 2021.
On the other hand, there have been some partial wins: The administration has promulgated tighter emissions standards for vehicles, and toughened regulations on super-polluting methane emissions, said Bledsoe.
The bipartisan infrastructure law, passed last November, also contained some climate provisions, including $7.5 billion for a nationwide network of electric vehicle chargers and investments in carbon capture and hydrogen technologies.
What’s next?
But without the big ticket items, the United States is falling far short of its goals.
The Rhodium Group, an independent research firm, finds that “as of June 2022, we find that the US is on track to reduce emissions 24 per cent to 35 per cent below 2005 levels by 2030 absent any additional policy action”.
The White House has not ruled out declaring a “climate emergency”, which would grant Biden additional policy powers, but given a hostile judiciary, this would likely be subject to legal challenge.
Bledsoe said to achieve real change, Biden should instead push for broad public backing.
“Democrats should make popular consumer clean energy tax breaks a key election issue to gain seats in Congress, and pass the bill in January 2023.”
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(CNN) – Coke lovers, there is a new flavor. And it’s a little weird.
It’s dubbed Coca-Cola Zero Sugar Byte, and it’s supposed to taste like pixels.
The company says it makes the intangible taste of a pixel tangible, featuring bright elements up front and a refreshing finish, according to Coca-Cola.
The “byte” beverage is all about gaming.
The new product has existed longer online than in real life. It first appeared in late March on an island in the Fortnite video game.
Just last month, the company announced a limited edition flavor called Coca-Cola Starlight, a red version of the iconic soda with flavor “inspired by space.”
U.S. Customers can buy Byte online starting May 2, while supplies last. It’s available only in a two-pack and it will set you back around $15.
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(CNN) – Coke lovers, there is a new flavor. And it’s a little weird.
It’s dubbed Coca-Cola Zero Sugar Byte, and it’s supposed to taste like pixels.
The company says it makes the intangible taste of a pixel tangible, featuring bright elements up front and a refreshing finish, according to Coca-Cola.
The “byte” beverage is all about gaming.
The new product has existed longer online than in real life. It first appeared in late March on an island in the Fortnite video game.
Just last month, the company announced a limited edition flavor called Coca-Cola Starlight, a red version of the iconic soda with flavor “inspired by space.”
U.S. Customers can buy Byte online starting May 2, while supplies last. It’s available only in a two-pack and it will set you back around $15.
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(CNN) – Coke lovers, there is a new flavor. And it’s a little weird.
It’s dubbed Coca-Cola Zero Sugar Byte, and it’s supposed to taste like pixels.
The company says it makes the intangible taste of a pixel tangible, featuring bright elements up front and a refreshing finish, according to Coca-Cola.
The “byte” beverage is all about gaming.
The new product has existed longer online than in real life. It first appeared in late March on an island in the Fortnite video game.
Just last month, the company announced a limited edition flavor called Coca-Cola Starlight, a red version of the iconic soda with flavor “inspired by space.”
U.S. Customers can buy Byte online starting May 2, while supplies last. It’s available only in a two-pack and it will set you back around $15.
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(CNN) – Coke lovers, there is a new flavor. And it’s a little weird.
It’s dubbed Coca-Cola Zero Sugar Byte, and it’s supposed to taste like pixels.
The company says it makes the intangible taste of a pixel tangible, featuring bright elements up front and a refreshing finish, according to Coca-Cola.
The “byte” beverage is all about gaming.
The new product has existed longer online than in real life. It first appeared in late March on an island in the Fortnite video game.
Just last month, the company announced a limited edition flavor called Coca-Cola Starlight, a red version of the iconic soda with flavor “inspired by space.”
U.S. Customers can buy Byte online starting May 2, while supplies last. It’s available only in a two-pack and it will set you back around $15.
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https://www.wflx.com/2022/04/04/coca-cola-releases-new-pixel-flavored-drink/ | Coca-Cola releases new ‘pixel flavored’ drink
(CNN) – Coke lovers, there is a new flavor. And it’s a little weird.
It’s dubbed Coca-Cola Zero Sugar Byte, and it’s supposed to taste like pixels.
The company says it makes the intangible taste of a pixel tangible, featuring bright elements up front and a refreshing finish, according to Coca-Cola.
The “byte” beverage is all about gaming.
The new product has existed longer online than in real life. It first appeared in late March on an island in the Fortnite video game.
Just last month, the company announced a limited edition flavor called Coca-Cola Starlight, a red version of the iconic soda with flavor “inspired by space.”
U.S. Customers can buy Byte online starting May 2, while supplies last. It’s available only in a two-pack and it will set you back around $15.
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(CNN) – Coke lovers, there is a new flavor. And it’s a little weird.
It’s dubbed Coca-Cola Zero Sugar Byte, and it’s supposed to taste like pixels.
The company says it makes the intangible taste of a pixel tangible, featuring bright elements up front and a refreshing finish, according to Coca-Cola.
The “byte” beverage is all about gaming.
The new product has existed longer online than in real life. It first appeared in late March on an island in the Fortnite video game.
Just last month, the company announced a limited edition flavor called Coca-Cola Starlight, a red version of the iconic soda with flavor “inspired by space.”
U.S. Customers can buy Byte online starting May 2, while supplies last. It’s available only in a two-pack and it will set you back around $15.
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A video on the recent resolution to completely handover Chandigarh to Punjab as capital
The newly elected Punjab Legislative Assembly passed a resolution seeking the transfer of Chandigarh to Punjab from Haryana. With this, the ‘Chandigarh question’ has resurfaced, but this time it occupies the national spotlight.
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April 04, 2022 23:50 ISTA video on the recent resolution to completely handover Chandigarh to Punjab as capital
The newly elected Punjab Legislative Assembly passed a resolution seeking the transfer of Chandigarh to Punjab from Haryana. With this, the ‘Chandigarh question’ has resurfaced, but this time it occupies the national spotlight.
What is this issue all about? |
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A video on the recent resolution to completely handover Chandigarh to Punjab as capital
The newly elected Punjab Legislative Assembly passed a resolution seeking the transfer of Chandigarh to Punjab from Haryana. With this, the ‘Chandigarh question’ has resurfaced, but this time it occupies the national spotlight.
What is this issue all about? | 1 | 118,696 | 0.483817 | https://www.thehindu.com/news/states/the-chandigarh-question/article65287092.ece | 2022-04-04 08:08:40+00:00 | Explained | The ‘Chandigarh question’
Why has the issue of the shared capital between Punjab and Haryana resurfaced? Is the Central government trying to fan old flames?
The story so far: The newly elected Punjab Legislative Assembly passed a resolution, moved by the Chief Minister himself, on April 1 in a special session seeking the transfer of Chandigarh to Punjab. With this, the ‘Chandigarh question’ has resurfaced, but this time it occupies the national spotlight.
How did Chandigarh come to its current status?
Chandigarh, described as a ‘planned city’ emblematic of ‘Nehruvian modernity’, is a greenfield city, which was commissioned by the government in independent India to replace Lahore, which went to Pakistan after Partition, as the capital of of Punjab. Designed by Le Corbusier in association with Pierre Jeanneret, it is located on the foothills of the Shivalik Himalayas on village land acquired from what was then the Kharar tehsil of Ambala district. It was the capital of undivided Punjab from its inauguration in 1953 till 1966. Under the Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966 following the Punjabi Suba movement, Haryana was carved out of the Hindi-speaking regions as a separate State while the hill regions of Punjab were merged with what was then the Union Territory (UT) of Himachal Pradesh. Chandigarh was made a UT and has remained the joint capital of Haryana and Punjab with State assets divided between Punjab and Haryana in the ratio of 60:40.
What is the Chandigarh issue?
Since 1966, the lack of full rights to its capital has remained a vexed issue in Punjab politics. All the governments and most political parties of Punjab have regularly raised the demand for Chandigarh. It has featured in all major developments, whether it is the 1973 Anandpur Sahib resolution, Dharam Yudh Morcha (of Akali Dal with J.S. Bhindranwale) and the 1985 Rajiv-Longowal Accord. Since 1966, the Punjab Assembly has passed at least six such resolutions with the last being in 2014 under the Shiromani Akali Dal-Bharatiya Janata Party (SAD-BJP) government. The BJP’s opposition to the latest Assembly resolution is the first time a political party has taken a contrarian stand.
Political actors in Punjab also interpret any action of the Central government vis-à-vis Chandigarh in terms of its implications for Punjab’s claim over the city. For example, in 2008, CM Parkash Singh Badal withdrew his government’s No Objection Certificate to convert Panjab University, which the 1966 Act designated an ‘inter-state body corporate’, into a Central university after criticism emerged that this had weakened Punjab’s claim over the city.
What is different this time?
The immediate provocation this time has been two recent decisions of the Central government, both taken in the aftermath of SAD breaking ties with the BJP over the now withdrawn farm laws. In February, the Centre amended the rules governing the functioning of the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB), constituted under the 1966 Act, changing the eligibility criteria for the two full-time members of the Board which have, though technically open to all Indian officials, by convention gone to officials from Punjab and Haryana. Officers from the two States may not be able to meet the new eligibility criteria given the technical qualifications specified. All stakeholders in Punjab and Haryana have objected to this move though Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar was more muted in his response. Second, following the March-end announcement by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the Centre issued a notification bringing Chandigarh UT administration employees under the Central Services Rules with effect from April 1, 2022 replacing the Punjab Services Rules. Coming within weeks after the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) rose to power in Punjab, this move was interpreted not just as a continuation of the Centre’s contentious relationship with the AAP government in Delhi, but also as an affront to Punjab’s claim over Chandigarh.
What has been the position of the Union government on the city?
At the time of the 1966 Act, the Union government with Indira Gandhi as Prime Minister indicated that the UT status to Chandigarh was temporary and that it would be transferred to Punjab. This decision was formalised in 1970 with Mrs Gandhi promising Haryana funds for building its own capital. According to the 1985 Rajiv-Longowal Accord, Chandigarh was to be handed over to Punjab on January 26, 1986 but this never fructified after the assassination of Longowal and the long period of militancy till the mid-1990s. The recent developments could thus indicate a shift in the Central government’s position.
What about Haryana?
As in Punjab, all parties in Haryana present a common position asserting the latter’s claim to the city and have objected to any move which associates Chandigarh solely with Punjab. The International Airport which comprises territory from both the UT and Mohali city of Punjab was inaugurated in 2015 but remains nameless as Haryana has objected to the inclusion of Mohali in the name claiming that Haryana has a 50% stake in the airport. Haryana had also objected to the name ‘New Chandigarh’ for a township developed in the Mullanpur area adjoining Chandigarh in Punjab. Apart from the ruling BJP-Jannayak Janta Party, the Congress and Indian National Lok Dal have also condemned Friday’s resolution, and raked up other inter-State disputes, prominently that of the Satluj Yamuna Link.
Is there a distinctive Chandigarh position?
Employees and unions of the Chandigarh administration have mostly welcomed the change in service rules since the Central provisions carry more benefits, especially on retirement age and other allowances, though pay scale-wise Punjab rules are considered better. After decades of existence as a UT, Chandigarh has developed a distinctive cultural character. Given its geographical location at the intersection of three States, as well as the presence of many educational institutions, medical establishments and the Army and Air Force, Chandigarh has developed a unique cosmopolitanism and become a magnet for the youth across the north western region. City residents thus favour the status quo.
The Chandigarh units of political parties, in contrast with their Punjab party units have time and again reiterated retention of the status quo.
What lies ahead?
While this time the issue has attracted more attention than usual, the future depends on the AAP’s calculations. Its Punjab mandate indicates massive expectations from the electorate including better service conditions from government employees but it has inherited a debt-ridden government. Upping the ante on Chandigarh could buy it time but not much else. Moreover, it wishes to expand in other States, especially Haryana. It also risks antagonising city residents after performing well in the recent Chandigarh municipal corporation elections. As a new party without the comfort of long-established State units, it will have to balance these contending claims in deciding further action.
Janaki Srinivasan is Assistant Professor at the Department of Political Science, Panjab University
- The newly elected Punjab Legislative Assembly passed a resolution, moved by the Chief Minister himself, on April 1 in a special session seeking the transfer of Chandigarh to Punjab.
- Chandigarh, described as a ‘planned city’ emblematic of ‘Nehruvian modernity’, is a greenfield city, which was commissioned by the government in independent India to replace Lahore, which went to Pakistan after Partition, as the capital of Punjab.
- Employees and unions of the Chandigarh administration have mostly welcomed the change in service rules since the Central provisions carry more benefits, especially on retirement age and other allowances, though pay scale-wise Punjab rules are considered better.
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A video on the recent resolution to completely handover Chandigarh to Punjab as capital
The newly elected Punjab Legislative Assembly passed a resolution seeking the transfer of Chandigarh to Punjab from Haryana. With this, the ‘Chandigarh question’ has resurfaced, but this time it occupies the national spotlight.
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April 04, 2022 10:30 ISTWhy has the issue of the shared capital between Punjab and Haryana resurfaced? Is the Central government trying to fan old flames?
The story so far: The newly elected Punjab Legislative Assembly passed a resolution, moved by the Chief Minister himself, on April 1 in a special session seeking the transfer of Chandigarh to Punjab. With this, the ‘Chandigarh question’ has resurfaced, but this time it occupies the national spotlight.
How did Chandigarh come to its current status?
Chandigarh, described as a ‘planned city’ emblematic of ‘Nehruvian modernity’, is a greenfield city, which was commissioned by the government in independent India to replace Lahore, which went to Pakistan after Partition, as the capital of of Punjab. Designed by Le Corbusier in association with Pierre Jeanneret, it is located on the foothills of the Shivalik Himalayas on village land acquired from what was then the Kharar tehsil of Ambala district. It was the capital of undivided Punjab from its inauguration in 1953 till 1966. Under the Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966 following the Punjabi Suba movement, Haryana was carved out of the Hindi-speaking regions as a separate State while the hill regions of Punjab were merged with what was then the Union Territory (UT) of Himachal Pradesh. Chandigarh was made a UT and has remained the joint capital of Haryana and Punjab with State assets divided between Punjab and Haryana in the ratio of 60:40.
What is the Chandigarh issue?
Since 1966, the lack of full rights to its capital has remained a vexed issue in Punjab politics. All the governments and most political parties of Punjab have regularly raised the demand for Chandigarh. It has featured in all major developments, whether it is the 1973 Anandpur Sahib resolution, Dharam Yudh Morcha (of Akali Dal with J.S. Bhindranwale) and the 1985 Rajiv-Longowal Accord. Since 1966, the Punjab Assembly has passed at least six such resolutions with the last being in 2014 under the Shiromani Akali Dal-Bharatiya Janata Party (SAD-BJP) government. The BJP’s opposition to the latest Assembly resolution is the first time a political party has taken a contrarian stand.
Political actors in Punjab also interpret any action of the Central government vis-à-vis Chandigarh in terms of its implications for Punjab’s claim over the city. For example, in 2008, CM Parkash Singh Badal withdrew his government’s No Objection Certificate to convert Panjab University, which the 1966 Act designated an ‘inter-state body corporate’, into a Central university after criticism emerged that this had weakened Punjab’s claim over the city.
What is different this time?
The immediate provocation this time has been two recent decisions of the Central government, both taken in the aftermath of SAD breaking ties with the BJP over the now withdrawn farm laws. In February, the Centre amended the rules governing the functioning of the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB), constituted under the 1966 Act, changing the eligibility criteria for the two full-time members of the Board which have, though technically open to all Indian officials, by convention gone to officials from Punjab and Haryana. Officers from the two States may not be able to meet the new eligibility criteria given the technical qualifications specified. All stakeholders in Punjab and Haryana have objected to this move though Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar was more muted in his response. Second, following the March-end announcement by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the Centre issued a notification bringing Chandigarh UT administration employees under the Central Services Rules with effect from April 1, 2022 replacing the Punjab Services Rules. Coming within weeks after the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) rose to power in Punjab, this move was interpreted not just as a continuation of the Centre’s contentious relationship with the AAP government in Delhi, but also as an affront to Punjab’s claim over Chandigarh.
What has been the position of the Union government on the city?
At the time of the 1966 Act, the Union government with Indira Gandhi as Prime Minister indicated that the UT status to Chandigarh was temporary and that it would be transferred to Punjab. This decision was formalised in 1970 with Mrs Gandhi promising Haryana funds for building its own capital. According to the 1985 Rajiv-Longowal Accord, Chandigarh was to be handed over to Punjab on January 26, 1986 but this never fructified after the assassination of Longowal and the long period of militancy till the mid-1990s. The recent developments could thus indicate a shift in the Central government’s position.
What about Haryana?
As in Punjab, all parties in Haryana present a common position asserting the latter’s claim to the city and have objected to any move which associates Chandigarh solely with Punjab. The International Airport which comprises territory from both the UT and Mohali city of Punjab was inaugurated in 2015 but remains nameless as Haryana has objected to the inclusion of Mohali in the name claiming that Haryana has a 50% stake in the airport. Haryana had also objected to the name ‘New Chandigarh’ for a township developed in the Mullanpur area adjoining Chandigarh in Punjab. Apart from the ruling BJP-Jannayak Janta Party, the Congress and Indian National Lok Dal have also condemned Friday’s resolution, and raked up other inter-State disputes, prominently that of the Satluj Yamuna Link.
Is there a distinctive Chandigarh position?
Employees and unions of the Chandigarh administration have mostly welcomed the change in service rules since the Central provisions carry more benefits, especially on retirement age and other allowances, though pay scale-wise Punjab rules are considered better. After decades of existence as a UT, Chandigarh has developed a distinctive cultural character. Given its geographical location at the intersection of three States, as well as the presence of many educational institutions, medical establishments and the Army and Air Force, Chandigarh has developed a unique cosmopolitanism and become a magnet for the youth across the north western region. City residents thus favour the status quo.
The Chandigarh units of political parties, in contrast with their Punjab party units have time and again reiterated retention of the status quo.
What lies ahead?
While this time the issue has attracted more attention than usual, the future depends on the AAP’s calculations. Its Punjab mandate indicates massive expectations from the electorate including better service conditions from government employees but it has inherited a debt-ridden government. Upping the ante on Chandigarh could buy it time but not much else. Moreover, it wishes to expand in other States, especially Haryana. It also risks antagonising city residents after performing well in the recent Chandigarh municipal corporation elections. As a new party without the comfort of long-established State units, it will have to balance these contending claims in deciding further action.
Janaki Srinivasan is Assistant Professor at the Department of Political Science, Panjab University
- The newly elected Punjab Legislative Assembly passed a resolution, moved by the Chief Minister himself, on April 1 in a special session seeking the transfer of Chandigarh to Punjab.
- Chandigarh, described as a ‘planned city’ emblematic of ‘Nehruvian modernity’, is a greenfield city, which was commissioned by the government in independent India to replace Lahore, which went to Pakistan after Partition, as the capital of Punjab.
- Employees and unions of the Chandigarh administration have mostly welcomed the change in service rules since the Central provisions carry more benefits, especially on retirement age and other allowances, though pay scale-wise Punjab rules are considered better. |
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https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10685035/Prince-Andrews-business-associate-revealed-director-tax-avoidance-firm-owes-HMRC-3m.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | One of Prince Andrew's long-term business associates and Pitch@Palace director is revealed as Chairman of a tax avoidance firm 'which owes HMRC over £3m' who was branded 'evasive' by tribunal which fined company £150,000
- Arthur Lancaster, 59, was named as the director of AML Tax (UK) Ltd in a tribunal
- Firm accused by HMRC of 'aggressively promoting tax avoidance schemes in UK'
- Judges criticised Mr Lancaster, an associate of Prince Andrew, of being 'evasive' when giving evidence after HMRC took firm to a tribunal over investigation
A long-term business associate of Prince Andrew is the director of a tax avoidance company which has been fined by HM Revenue and Customs for not complying with an investigation.
Arthur Lancaster, a chartered accountant who has worked with the Duke of York for many years, was named in court proceedings as the director of AML Tax (UK) Limited.
Tribunal judges ruling on a case brought by HMRC slammed Mr Lancaster as 'evasive' and said his evidence was 'lacking in candour, in some respects incorrect and littered with inconsistencies'.
The firm is part of the Isle of Man based Knox Group, a collection of companies established by Doug Barrowman - the Scottish billionaire businessman who is married to Baroness Mone.
AML Tax was accused by HMRC of 'aggressively promoting tax avoidance schemes in the UK for years'.
The company allowed about 50,000 workers to avoid paying tax on their earnings by having their salaries paid in loans, instead of the usual way, and claiming this was compliant with legislation.
Arthur Lancaster (left), a long time associate of Prince Andrew (right), has been criticised by judges for being 'evasive' during an investigation and subsequent tribunal into his company
The workers were left facing steep bills from HMRC, according to the Times.
HMRC took the company to a tribunal after it failed to comply with parts of their tax investigation and was subsequently fined £150,000.
The company was ordered last month to hand over the required records to enable HMRC to calculate the tax owed which is currently estimated to be more than £3million.
HMRC Counter Avoidance Director Mary Aiston said AML Tax 'used a series of tactics to try and frustrate HMRC's efforts that was legally due, in a sustained campaign of non-compliance'.
Speaking after the ruling last month, she added: 'I'm delighted their obstructive conduct has been penalised.
'HMRC is determined to drive promoters of tax avoidance out of business.'
AML Tax (UK) Ltd is part of the Knox Group. Pictured: Knox House on the Isle of Man
The tribunal judges singled out Mr Lancaster for criticism and highlighted his role in the scheme.
The ruling stated: 'Overall, we were left with the impression that Mr Lancaster was evasive, providing as little evidence as possible and that he did not wish to volunteer anything more than he considered necessary.
'As a result, it seems to us that the evidence Mr Lancaster gave in his witness statements and orally was confused, lacking in candour, in some respects incorrect and littered with inconsistencies.'
HMRC said the £150,000 fine is in addition to penalties already issued totalling around £9,000.
The government body said it will now carefully examine AML's financial records to assess their Corporation Tax bill for 2014 and 2015.
Despite the ruling, Prince Andrew reportedly has no plans to cut ties with Mr Lancaster.
A spokesman for the duke told the Times: 'The recent tribunal findings in relation to an HMRC investigation in no way relate to, or affect, any of the work undertaken by Arthur Lancaster on behalf of the duke.' | 0 | 69,459 | 0.188155 | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2561519680529/one-of-prince-andrew-s-long-term-business-associates-and-pitch-palace-director-is-revealed-as-chairman-of-a-tax-avoidance-firm-which-owes-hmrc-over-3m-who-was-branded-evasive-by-tribunal-which-fined-company-150-000 | 2022-04-06 04:01:55+00:00 | One of Prince Andrew's long-term business associates and Pitch@Palace director is revealed as Chairman of a tax avoidance firm 'which owes HMRC over £3m' who was branded 'evasive' by tribunal which fined company £150,000
A long-term business associate of Prince Andrew is the director of a tax avoidance company which has been fined by HM Revenue and Customs for not complying with an investigation.
Arthur Lancaster, a chartered accountant who has worked with the Duke of York for many years, was named in court proceedings as the director of AML Tax (UK) Limited.
Tribunal judges ruling on a case brought by HMRC slammed Mr Lancaster as 'evasive' and said his evidence was 'lacking in candour, in some respects incorrect and littered with inconsistencies'.
The firm is part of the Isle of Man based Knox Group, a collection of companies established by Doug Barrowman - the Scottish billionaire businessman who is married to Baroness Mone.
AML Tax was accused by HMRC of 'aggressively promoting tax avoidance schemes in the UK for years'.
The company allowed about 50,000 workers to avoid paying tax on their earnings by having their salaries paid in loans, instead of the usual way, and claiming this was compliant with legislation. The workers were left facing steep bills from HMRC
HMRC took the company to a tribunal after it failed to comply with parts of their tax investigation and was subsequently fined £150,000.
The company was ordered last month to hand over the required records to enable HMRC to calculate the tax owed which is currently estimated to be more than £3million.
HMRC Counter Avoidance Director Mary Aiston said AML Tax 'used a series of tactics to try and frustrate HMRC's efforts that was legally due, in a sustained campaign of non-compliance'.
Speaking after the ruling last month, she added: 'I'm delighted their obstructive conduct has been penalised.
'HMRC is determined to drive promoters of tax avoidance out of business.'
The tribunal judges singled out Mr Lancaster for criticism and highlighted his role in the scheme.
The ruling stated: 'Overall, we were left with the impression that Mr Lancaster was evasive, providing as little evidence as possible and that he did not wish to volunteer anything more than he considered necessary.
'As a result, it seems to us that the evidence Mr Lancaster gave in his witness statements and orally was confused, lacking in candour, in some respects incorrect and littered with inconsistencies.'
HMRC said the £150,000 fine is in addition to penalties already issued totalling around £9,000.
The government body said it will now carefully examine AML's financial records to assess their Corporation Tax bill for 2014 and 2015.
Despite the ruling, Prince Andrew reportedly has no plans to cut ties with Mr Lancaster.
A spokesman for the duke told the Times: 'The recent tribunal findings in relation to an HMRC investigation in no way relate to, or affect, any of the work undertaken by Arthur Lancaster on behalf of the duke.' |
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10685035/Prince-Andrews-business-associate-revealed-director-tax-avoidance-firm-owes-HMRC-3m.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | One of Prince Andrew's long-term business associates and Pitch@Palace director is revealed as Chairman of a tax avoidance firm 'which owes HMRC over £3m' who was branded 'evasive' by tribunal which fined company £150,000
- Arthur Lancaster, 59, was named as the director of AML Tax (UK) Ltd in a tribunal
- Firm accused by HMRC of 'aggressively promoting tax avoidance schemes in UK'
- Judges criticised Mr Lancaster, an associate of Prince Andrew, of being 'evasive' when giving evidence after HMRC took firm to a tribunal over investigation
A long-term business associate of Prince Andrew is the director of a tax avoidance company which has been fined by HM Revenue and Customs for not complying with an investigation.
Arthur Lancaster, a chartered accountant who has worked with the Duke of York for many years, was named in court proceedings as the director of AML Tax (UK) Limited.
Tribunal judges ruling on a case brought by HMRC slammed Mr Lancaster as 'evasive' and said his evidence was 'lacking in candour, in some respects incorrect and littered with inconsistencies'.
The firm is part of the Isle of Man based Knox Group, a collection of companies established by Doug Barrowman - the Scottish billionaire businessman who is married to Baroness Mone.
AML Tax was accused by HMRC of 'aggressively promoting tax avoidance schemes in the UK for years'.
The company allowed about 50,000 workers to avoid paying tax on their earnings by having their salaries paid in loans, instead of the usual way, and claiming this was compliant with legislation.
Arthur Lancaster (left), a long time associate of Prince Andrew (right), has been criticised by judges for being 'evasive' during an investigation and subsequent tribunal into his company
The workers were left facing steep bills from HMRC, according to the Times.
HMRC took the company to a tribunal after it failed to comply with parts of their tax investigation and was subsequently fined £150,000.
The company was ordered last month to hand over the required records to enable HMRC to calculate the tax owed which is currently estimated to be more than £3million.
HMRC Counter Avoidance Director Mary Aiston said AML Tax 'used a series of tactics to try and frustrate HMRC's efforts that was legally due, in a sustained campaign of non-compliance'.
Speaking after the ruling last month, she added: 'I'm delighted their obstructive conduct has been penalised.
'HMRC is determined to drive promoters of tax avoidance out of business.'
AML Tax (UK) Ltd is part of the Knox Group. Pictured: Knox House on the Isle of Man
The tribunal judges singled out Mr Lancaster for criticism and highlighted his role in the scheme.
The ruling stated: 'Overall, we were left with the impression that Mr Lancaster was evasive, providing as little evidence as possible and that he did not wish to volunteer anything more than he considered necessary.
'As a result, it seems to us that the evidence Mr Lancaster gave in his witness statements and orally was confused, lacking in candour, in some respects incorrect and littered with inconsistencies.'
HMRC said the £150,000 fine is in addition to penalties already issued totalling around £9,000.
The government body said it will now carefully examine AML's financial records to assess their Corporation Tax bill for 2014 and 2015.
Despite the ruling, Prince Andrew reportedly has no plans to cut ties with Mr Lancaster.
A spokesman for the duke told the Times: 'The recent tribunal findings in relation to an HMRC investigation in no way relate to, or affect, any of the work undertaken by Arthur Lancaster on behalf of the duke.' | 1 | 29,612 | 0.471334 | https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/prince-andrew-s-business-associate-branded-evasive-by-tax-tribunal-cfjdw0x8h | 2022-04-05 00:47:25+00:00 | Prince Andrew associate was branded ‘evasive’ by tax judge
Arthur Lancaster heads a tax avoidance company that owes HMRC £3 million
One of Prince Andrew’s closest business associates is the director of a tax avoidance company recently fined in a tax tribunal, with a judge rebuking him for being “evasive” and HMRC claiming he owes about £3 million to the taxman.
Arthur Lancaster, an accountant who has worked with the prince for many years, was named last month in a damning legal verdict which said: “We have real concerns as to the reliability of Mr Lancaster’s evidence.”
His involvement in the tax tribunal centred on his role at the Knox Group, a collection of companies established by Doug Barrowman, the Scottish entrepreneur who is married to Baroness Mone, founder of the Ultimo lingerie brand.
Doug Barrowman and Baroness Mone at Cheltenham in 2019
MAX MUMBY/INDIGO/GETTY IMAGES
In a judgment, the Upper Tribunal in the UK’s Tax and Chancery |
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10685035/Prince-Andrews-business-associate-revealed-director-tax-avoidance-firm-owes-HMRC-3m.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | One of Prince Andrew's long-term business associates and Pitch@Palace director is revealed as Chairman of a tax avoidance firm 'which owes HMRC over £3m' who was branded 'evasive' by tribunal which fined company £150,000
- Arthur Lancaster, 59, was named as the director of AML Tax (UK) Ltd in a tribunal
- Firm accused by HMRC of 'aggressively promoting tax avoidance schemes in UK'
- Judges criticised Mr Lancaster, an associate of Prince Andrew, of being 'evasive' when giving evidence after HMRC took firm to a tribunal over investigation
A long-term business associate of Prince Andrew is the director of a tax avoidance company which has been fined by HM Revenue and Customs for not complying with an investigation.
Arthur Lancaster, a chartered accountant who has worked with the Duke of York for many years, was named in court proceedings as the director of AML Tax (UK) Limited.
Tribunal judges ruling on a case brought by HMRC slammed Mr Lancaster as 'evasive' and said his evidence was 'lacking in candour, in some respects incorrect and littered with inconsistencies'.
The firm is part of the Isle of Man based Knox Group, a collection of companies established by Doug Barrowman - the Scottish billionaire businessman who is married to Baroness Mone.
AML Tax was accused by HMRC of 'aggressively promoting tax avoidance schemes in the UK for years'.
The company allowed about 50,000 workers to avoid paying tax on their earnings by having their salaries paid in loans, instead of the usual way, and claiming this was compliant with legislation.
Arthur Lancaster (left), a long time associate of Prince Andrew (right), has been criticised by judges for being 'evasive' during an investigation and subsequent tribunal into his company
The workers were left facing steep bills from HMRC, according to the Times.
HMRC took the company to a tribunal after it failed to comply with parts of their tax investigation and was subsequently fined £150,000.
The company was ordered last month to hand over the required records to enable HMRC to calculate the tax owed which is currently estimated to be more than £3million.
HMRC Counter Avoidance Director Mary Aiston said AML Tax 'used a series of tactics to try and frustrate HMRC's efforts that was legally due, in a sustained campaign of non-compliance'.
Speaking after the ruling last month, she added: 'I'm delighted their obstructive conduct has been penalised.
'HMRC is determined to drive promoters of tax avoidance out of business.'
AML Tax (UK) Ltd is part of the Knox Group. Pictured: Knox House on the Isle of Man
The tribunal judges singled out Mr Lancaster for criticism and highlighted his role in the scheme.
The ruling stated: 'Overall, we were left with the impression that Mr Lancaster was evasive, providing as little evidence as possible and that he did not wish to volunteer anything more than he considered necessary.
'As a result, it seems to us that the evidence Mr Lancaster gave in his witness statements and orally was confused, lacking in candour, in some respects incorrect and littered with inconsistencies.'
HMRC said the £150,000 fine is in addition to penalties already issued totalling around £9,000.
The government body said it will now carefully examine AML's financial records to assess their Corporation Tax bill for 2014 and 2015.
Despite the ruling, Prince Andrew reportedly has no plans to cut ties with Mr Lancaster.
A spokesman for the duke told the Times: 'The recent tribunal findings in relation to an HMRC investigation in no way relate to, or affect, any of the work undertaken by Arthur Lancaster on behalf of the duke.' | 2 | 6,899 | 0.869908 | https://www.business-live.co.uk/partners/stars-unnecessarily-fell-through-tax-24583802 | 2022-07-26 04:24:47+00:00 | There have been several well-documented situations where a high-profile individual’s tax planning has come under scrutiny, and the results have been unfavourable. A few readers have asked about whether their income and Inheritance Tax planning trusts are the right or wrong side of the Revenue.
Much stems from the publicity regarding high-profile individuals’ mistakes. Many of these have agents who often determine the individual’s financial adviser, and with such complex financial issues, schemes can be put forward by an ‘adviser’, keen to impress, that sail way beyond ‘close to the wind’.
In 2016, Lionel Messi received a 21-month prison sentence for evasion of taxes when his advisers had used offshore companies to protect his income from image rights. The sentence was then replaced with a fine as was his fathers.
In 2019, in a similar scenario, Cristiano Ronaldo was ordered to pay a fine of €19m after the court decided he had used an offshore company in the Virgin Islands to hide the income from his image rights. The deal agreed with authorities spared a jail sentence.
Jose Mourinho was also given a one-year jail sentence for hiding the income from image rights in in corporate structures in New Zealand, Ireland and Virgin island. In June, Samuel Eto’o pleaded guilty to tax fraud for hiding image rights whilst at Barcelona, and of course the talented Neymar was also prosecuted.
The theme is, of course hiding image rights income, and a theme the advisers above would have been aware of.
Boris Becker’s recent jail sentence was different, but his defence’s statement that he literally had nothing left from his fortunes was a tough read. In 2017, he had been declared bankrupt, but the court heard that he had deliberately hidden assets in the past. Last week Bernie Ecclestone was charged with fraud after a tax investigation, and in relation to £400m of offshore assets.
The list could go on for some time. In reality, however, the situation is not as bad as it is laid out. In the above scenarios, the individuals were very young, inexperienced and taking the advice of an agent and adviser. They would see no reason to question what is laid out in front of them. Eto’s agent was also given a jail sentence.
Looking at tax avoidance, or why tax goes unpaid, the numbers are interesting. In 2019 to 2020 in the UK, simple errors accounted for 146% more tax unpaid than actual avoidance. Failure to take reasonable care (the largest problem), legal interpretation, and criminal attacks were all a minimum of a 250 per cent greater problem than avoidance alone.
The issue that plagued the financial world in the past was that of tax avoidance schemes. In an attempt to mitigate income tax or Inheritance or Inheritance Tax, schemes were pulled together by tax organisations that were simply never going to work.
As always, the easiest Litmus test is 'what is the motivation behind the scheme?’ If it is avoiding tax, it will be found out. If its mitigating tax within current law, that’s mitigation, and perfectly normal and legal. Quite why some go to extreme lengths to avoid tax when the actual rules around mitigation are really quite simple, and, as such, most people will not pay excessive tax if they take the advice of a professional adviser.
The issue with marketed tax avoidance schemes is very much at the forefront of the Revenue who are keen to squeeze the promoters out of the market completely. Furthermore, the Revenue also actively look for people who use the schemes and educate them to exit them quickly.
Whether its capital gains tax, Inheritance Tax or income tax, there are countless generous rules that allow a navigation to reduce your tax for your family so that you pay what you are due, and only what you are due.
Always use an independent financial adviser, qualified solicitor and accountant and one that is known to a person you trust. They will be fully aware of all the potential options available which are secure and have been tested over time.
If you have a financial question please call 01872 222422 or email info@wwfp.net or visit us on www.wwfp.net
Peter McGahan is the chief executive of Independent Financial Adviser Worldwide Financial Planning. Worldwide Financial Planning is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. |
https://www.krqe.com/news/new-mexico/national-dance-institute-perform-in-person-for-first-time-in-two-years/ | NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Kids with the National Dance Institute of New Mexico performed in-person for the first time in two years. The dancers performed “We are Here” which showcased how resilient kids have had to be throughout the pandemic.
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The students helped put the show together, drawing on their experiences and what they wanted to convey to the community. NDI students in Santa Fe will perform The Little Prince April 8 and 10. | 0 | 35,352 | 0.291628 | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2561499657794/national-dance-institute-perform-in-person-for-first-time-in-two-years | 2022-04-06 00:24:45+00:00 | National Dance Institute perform in-person for first time in two years
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The students helped put the show together, drawing on their experiences and what they wanted to convey to the community. NDI students in Santa Fe will perform The Little Prince April 8 and 10.
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https://www.krqe.com/news/new-mexico/national-dance-institute-perform-in-person-for-first-time-in-two-years/ | NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Kids with the National Dance Institute of New Mexico performed in-person for the first time in two years. The dancers performed “We are Here” which showcased how resilient kids have had to be throughout the pandemic.
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The students helped put the show together, drawing on their experiences and what they wanted to convey to the community. NDI students in Santa Fe will perform The Little Prince April 8 and 10. | 1 | 49,387 | 0.610206 | https://www.krqe.com/news/albuquerque-metro/national-dance-institute-of-new-mexico-bringing-back-live-student-performances/ | 2022-04-01 16:55:50+00:00 | ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – After a two years of offering virtual and hybrid performances because of the pandemic, the National Dance Institute of New Mexico is again offering live student performances. Students will perform “We Are Here,” with combined dance and poetry contributions from 20 dancers. The event will showcase the resilience of young people during the pandemic and how art and mentorships can positively influence their well-being and self-image.
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https://www.krqe.com/news/new-mexico/national-dance-institute-perform-in-person-for-first-time-in-two-years/ | NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Kids with the National Dance Institute of New Mexico performed in-person for the first time in two years. The dancers performed “We are Here” which showcased how resilient kids have had to be throughout the pandemic.
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By Hannah Mackenzie
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SAPPHIRE, North Carolina (WLOS) — A woman in Sapphire, N.C., in Transylvania County is attempting to rebuild after high winds caused a neighbor’s tree fall on her house, crushing half of her home.
Patsy Case has lived on Porcupine Path for the last 30 years. Her life was turned upside down Sunday, March 27, when the large tree came crashing down.
“I was lying in bed, and I heard a crash,” Case said. “Then I heard my son screaming.”
According to Case, the tree landed just feet away from where her son and grandson were sleeping.
“I thank God that JD and Jordan were safe,” she said holding back tears. “I know God watched over us that night.”
Case said the fire department removed the tree, boarded up the holes and tarped the roof; she said she will forever be grateful for their assistance.
As for repairs, Case is uninsured and on a fixed income. She said she has gotten conflicting information about who is liable for the damage, and she can’t get a hold of the neighbor who owns the tree; the house is currently listed for sale.
“I called the realty company and asked for the owners to call me,” Case said. “I haven’t heard anything back.”
According to Case, she reached out to the American Red Cross for help, but they told her they’d have to deem the home uninhabitable and could only provide temporary shelter. With nowhere else to go, she is still living in the house. She sleeps on the couch in the living room, while her son and grandson share the only undamaged bedroom.
“I don’t know what to do,” Case said. “Really my mind has still not grasped it.”
Melissa Landrum, Case’s niece, stepped in to help by setting up a GoFundMe page.
“She’s been there for me my whole life,” Landrum said. “So, I feel like I want to be there for her as much as I can.”
Landrum said her newly widowed aunt is more like a second mother. According to Landrum, Case was her husband’s full-time caretaker leading up to his death in September 2021. She is also a breast cancer survivor and has custody of her 12-year-old grandson.
“It’s just been one thing after the other,” Landrum said. “I just wish that she could find a break catch one somewhere.”
Until then, Case said she is clinging to her faith.
“God is going to pull me out of this somehow,” Case said. “He is.”
If you would like to help Case with repairs, visit her GoFundMe page: gofundme.com/f/familys-house-destroyed-by-tree-no-insurance?qid=c0c0f515cc73314997ae313be8eef1b5
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By Hannah Mackenzie
Click here for updates on this story
SAPPHIRE, North Carolina (WLOS) — A woman in Sapphire, N.C., in Transylvania County is attempting to rebuild after high winds caused a neighbor’s tree fall on her house, crushing half of her home.
Patsy Case has lived on Porcupine Path for the last 30 years. Her life was turned upside down Sunday, March 27, when the large tree came crashing down.
“I was lying in bed, and I heard a crash,” Case said. “Then I heard my son screaming.”
According to Case, the tree landed just feet away from where her son and grandson were sleeping.
“I thank God that JD and Jordan were safe,” she said holding back tears. “I know God watched over us that night.”
Case said the fire department removed the tree, boarded up the holes and tarped the roof; she said she will forever be grateful for their assistance.
As for repairs, Case is uninsured and on a fixed income. She said she has gotten conflicting information about who is liable for the damage, and she can’t get a hold of the neighbor who owns the tree; the house is currently listed for sale.
“I called the realty company and asked for the owners to call me,” Case said. “I haven’t heard anything back.”
According to Case, she reached out to the American Red Cross for help, but they told her they’d have to deem the home uninhabitable and could only provide temporary shelter. With nowhere else to go, she is still living in the house. She sleeps on the couch in the living room, while her son and grandson share the only undamaged bedroom.
“I don’t know what to do,” Case said. “Really my mind has still not grasped it.”
Melissa Landrum, Case’s niece, stepped in to help by setting up a GoFundMe page.
“She’s been there for me my whole life,” Landrum said. “So, I feel like I want to be there for her as much as I can.”
Landrum said her newly widowed aunt is more like a second mother. According to Landrum, Case was her husband’s full-time caretaker leading up to his death in September 2021. She is also a breast cancer survivor and has custody of her 12-year-old grandson.
“It’s just been one thing after the other,” Landrum said. “I just wish that she could find a break catch one somewhere.”
Until then, Case said she is clinging to her faith.
“God is going to pull me out of this somehow,” Case said. “He is.”
If you would like to help Case with repairs, visit her GoFundMe page: gofundme.com/f/familys-house-destroyed-by-tree-no-insurance?qid=c0c0f515cc73314997ae313be8eef1b5
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By Hannah Mackenzie
Click here for updates on this story
SAPPHIRE, North Carolina (WLOS) — A woman in Sapphire, N.C., in Transylvania County is attempting to rebuild after high winds caused a neighbor’s tree fall on her house, crushing half of her home.
Patsy Case has lived on Porcupine Path for the last 30 years. Her life was turned upside down Sunday, March 27, when the large tree came crashing down.
“I was lying in bed, and I heard a crash,” Case said. “Then I heard my son screaming.”
According to Case, the tree landed just feet away from where her son and grandson were sleeping.
“I thank God that JD and Jordan were safe,” she said holding back tears. “I know God watched over us that night.”
Case said the fire department removed the tree, boarded up the holes and tarped the roof; she said she will forever be grateful for their assistance.
As for repairs, Case is uninsured and on a fixed income. She said she has gotten conflicting information about who is liable for the damage, and she can’t get a hold of the neighbor who owns the tree; the house is currently listed for sale.
“I called the realty company and asked for the owners to call me,” Case said. “I haven’t heard anything back.”
According to Case, she reached out to the American Red Cross for help, but they told her they’d have to deem the home uninhabitable and could only provide temporary shelter. With nowhere else to go, she is still living in the house. She sleeps on the couch in the living room, while her son and grandson share the only undamaged bedroom.
“I don’t know what to do,” Case said. “Really my mind has still not grasped it.”
Melissa Landrum, Case’s niece, stepped in to help by setting up a GoFundMe page.
“She’s been there for me my whole life,” Landrum said. “So, I feel like I want to be there for her as much as I can.”
Landrum said her newly widowed aunt is more like a second mother. According to Landrum, Case was her husband’s full-time caretaker leading up to his death in September 2021. She is also a breast cancer survivor and has custody of her 12-year-old grandson.
“It’s just been one thing after the other,” Landrum said. “I just wish that she could find a break catch one somewhere.”
Until then, Case said she is clinging to her faith.
“God is going to pull me out of this somehow,” Case said. “He is.”
If you would like to help Case with repairs, visit her GoFundMe page: gofundme.com/f/familys-house-destroyed-by-tree-no-insurance?qid=c0c0f515cc73314997ae313be8eef1b5
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By Hannah Mackenzie
Click here for updates on this story
SAPPHIRE, North Carolina (WLOS) — A woman in Sapphire, N.C., in Transylvania County is attempting to rebuild after high winds caused a neighbor’s tree fall on her house, crushing half of her home.
Patsy Case has lived on Porcupine Path for the last 30 years. Her life was turned upside down Sunday, March 27, when the large tree came crashing down.
“I was lying in bed, and I heard a crash,” Case said. “Then I heard my son screaming.”
According to Case, the tree landed just feet away from where her son and grandson were sleeping.
“I thank God that JD and Jordan were safe,” she said holding back tears. “I know God watched over us that night.”
Case said the fire department removed the tree, boarded up the holes and tarped the roof; she said she will forever be grateful for their assistance.
As for repairs, Case is uninsured and on a fixed income. She said she has gotten conflicting information about who is liable for the damage, and she can’t get a hold of the neighbor who owns the tree; the house is currently listed for sale.
“I called the realty company and asked for the owners to call me,” Case said. “I haven’t heard anything back.”
According to Case, she reached out to the American Red Cross for help, but they told her they’d have to deem the home uninhabitable and could only provide temporary shelter. With nowhere else to go, she is still living in the house. She sleeps on the couch in the living room, while her son and grandson share the only undamaged bedroom.
“I don’t know what to do,” Case said. “Really my mind has still not grasped it.”
Melissa Landrum, Case’s niece, stepped in to help by setting up a GoFundMe page.
“She’s been there for me my whole life,” Landrum said. “So, I feel like I want to be there for her as much as I can.”
Landrum said her newly widowed aunt is more like a second mother. According to Landrum, Case was her husband’s full-time caretaker leading up to his death in September 2021. She is also a breast cancer survivor and has custody of her 12-year-old grandson.
“It’s just been one thing after the other,” Landrum said. “I just wish that she could find a break catch one somewhere.”
Until then, Case said she is clinging to her faith.
“God is going to pull me out of this somehow,” Case said. “He is.”
If you would like to help Case with repairs, visit her GoFundMe page: gofundme.com/f/familys-house-destroyed-by-tree-no-insurance?qid=c0c0f515cc73314997ae313be8eef1b5
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https://kion546.com/cnn-regional/2022/04/04/newly-widowed-breast-cancer-survivor-struggles-to-rebuild-after-tree-crushes-home/ | Newly widowed breast cancer survivor struggles to rebuild after tree crushes home
By Hannah Mackenzie
Click here for updates on this story
SAPPHIRE, North Carolina (WLOS) — A woman in Sapphire, N.C., in Transylvania County is attempting to rebuild after high winds caused a neighbor’s tree fall on her house, crushing half of her home.
Patsy Case has lived on Porcupine Path for the last 30 years. Her life was turned upside down Sunday, March 27, when the large tree came crashing down.
“I was lying in bed, and I heard a crash,” Case said. “Then I heard my son screaming.”
According to Case, the tree landed just feet away from where her son and grandson were sleeping.
“I thank God that JD and Jordan were safe,” she said holding back tears. “I know God watched over us that night.”
Case said the fire department removed the tree, boarded up the holes and tarped the roof; she said she will forever be grateful for their assistance.
As for repairs, Case is uninsured and on a fixed income. She said she has gotten conflicting information about who is liable for the damage, and she can’t get a hold of the neighbor who owns the tree; the house is currently listed for sale.
“I called the realty company and asked for the owners to call me,” Case said. “I haven’t heard anything back.”
According to Case, she reached out to the American Red Cross for help, but they told her they’d have to deem the home uninhabitable and could only provide temporary shelter. With nowhere else to go, she is still living in the house. She sleeps on the couch in the living room, while her son and grandson share the only undamaged bedroom.
“I don’t know what to do,” Case said. “Really my mind has still not grasped it.”
Melissa Landrum, Case’s niece, stepped in to help by setting up a GoFundMe page.
“She’s been there for me my whole life,” Landrum said. “So, I feel like I want to be there for her as much as I can.”
Landrum said her newly widowed aunt is more like a second mother. According to Landrum, Case was her husband’s full-time caretaker leading up to his death in September 2021. She is also a breast cancer survivor and has custody of her 12-year-old grandson.
“It’s just been one thing after the other,” Landrum said. “I just wish that she could find a break catch one somewhere.”
Until then, Case said she is clinging to her faith.
“God is going to pull me out of this somehow,” Case said. “He is.”
If you would like to help Case with repairs, visit her GoFundMe page: gofundme.com/f/familys-house-destroyed-by-tree-no-insurance?qid=c0c0f515cc73314997ae313be8eef1b5
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By Hannah Mackenzie
Click here for updates on this story
SAPPHIRE, North Carolina (WLOS) — A woman in Sapphire, N.C., in Transylvania County is attempting to rebuild after high winds caused a neighbor’s tree fall on her house, crushing half of her home.
Patsy Case has lived on Porcupine Path for the last 30 years. Her life was turned upside down Sunday, March 27, when the large tree came crashing down.
“I was lying in bed, and I heard a crash,” Case said. “Then I heard my son screaming.”
According to Case, the tree landed just feet away from where her son and grandson were sleeping.
“I thank God that JD and Jordan were safe,” she said holding back tears. “I know God watched over us that night.”
Case said the fire department removed the tree, boarded up the holes and tarped the roof; she said she will forever be grateful for their assistance.
As for repairs, Case is uninsured and on a fixed income. She said she has gotten conflicting information about who is liable for the damage, and she can’t get a hold of the neighbor who owns the tree; the house is currently listed for sale.
“I called the realty company and asked for the owners to call me,” Case said. “I haven’t heard anything back.”
According to Case, she reached out to the American Red Cross for help, but they told her they’d have to deem the home uninhabitable and could only provide temporary shelter. With nowhere else to go, she is still living in the house. She sleeps on the couch in the living room, while her son and grandson share the only undamaged bedroom.
“I don’t know what to do,” Case said. “Really my mind has still not grasped it.”
Melissa Landrum, Case’s niece, stepped in to help by setting up a GoFundMe page.
“She’s been there for me my whole life,” Landrum said. “So, I feel like I want to be there for her as much as I can.”
Landrum said her newly widowed aunt is more like a second mother. According to Landrum, Case was her husband’s full-time caretaker leading up to his death in September 2021. She is also a breast cancer survivor and has custody of her 12-year-old grandson.
“It’s just been one thing after the other,” Landrum said. “I just wish that she could find a break catch one somewhere.”
Until then, Case said she is clinging to her faith.
“God is going to pull me out of this somehow,” Case said. “He is.”
If you would like to help Case with repairs, visit her GoFundMe page: gofundme.com/f/familys-house-destroyed-by-tree-no-insurance?qid=c0c0f515cc73314997ae313be8eef1b5
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https://www.4029tv.com/article/sacramento-mass-shooting-victims-identified/39629585 | Coroner IDs 6 people killed in Sacramento mass shooting as police continue search for killers
Authorities in California's capital city on Monday identified the six people killed in Sacramento's mass shooting as police searched for at least two shooters who opened fire in a crowd as bar patrons filled the streets at closing time on the outskirts of the city's entertainment district.
The Sacramento County coroner identified the three women and three men killed as follows:
- Johntaya Alexander, 21
- Melinda Davis, 57
- Yamile Martinez-Andrade, 21
- Sergio Harris, 38
- Joshua Hoye-Lucchesi, 32
- Devazia Turner, 29
One of the victims had been identified Sunday.
The sound of rapid-fire gunshots at about 2 a.m. sent people running in terror. Twelve people were wounded in the neighborhood anchored by the Golden One Arena that hosts concerts and the NBA's Sacramento Kings. The team's home game against the Golden State Warriors went on as scheduled Sunday night and began with a moment of silence for the victims.
Police Chief Kathy Lester revealed few details from the investigation and pleaded with the public to share videos and other evidence that could lead to the killers.
"The scale of violence that just happened in our city is unprecedented during my 27 years here," Lester told reporters during a news conference at police headquarters. "We are shocked and heartbroken by this tragedy. But we are also resolved as an agency to find those responsible and to secure justice for the victims and the families."
Small memorials with candles, balloons and flowers were placed Monday morning near the crime scene. One balloon had a message on it saying in part: "You will forever be in our hearts and thoughts. Nothing will ever be the same."
Streets were reopened to car and foot traffic and police tape had been removed. Aside from a handful of TV cameras, there was little indication on the downtown block of the previous day's bloodshed.
Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg and other city officials decried escalating violence in the city while also urging people to keep coming downtown for events like NBA games and performances of the Broadway musical "Wicked."
"We can never accept it as normal and we never will," Steinberg said of the shooting. "But we also have to live our lives."
The gunfire erupted just after a fight broke out on a street lined with an upscale hotel, nightclubs and bars and police said they were investigating whether the altercation was connected to the shooting. Video from witnesses posted on social media showed rapid gunfire for at least 45 seconds as people screamed and ran for cover.
The gunfire startled sleeping guests at the Citizen Hotel, which included a wedding party and fans of the rapper Tyler the Creator, who performed at a concert hours earlier.
From her window on the fourth floor of the hotel, 18-year-old Kelsey Schar said she saw a man running while firing a gun. She could see flashes from the weapon in the darkness as people ran for cover.
Schar's friend, Madalyn Woodward, said she saw a girl who appeared to have been shot in the arm lying on the ground. Security guards from a nearby nightclub rushed to help the girl with what looked like napkins to try to stanch the bleeding.
Police found a stolen handgun and were investigating if it was used in the shooting. The dead included three men and three women. Authorities were still working to notify family members, and had publicly identified only one victim as of late Sunday, 38-year-old Sergio Harris, without providing a cause of death. Of the 12 wounded, at least four had critical injuries, according to the Sacramento Fire Department.
Sunday's violence was the third time in the U.S. this year that at least six people have been killed in a mass shooting, according to a database compiled by The Associated Press, USA Today and Northeastern University. And it was the second mass shooting in Sacramento in the last five weeks.
President Joe Biden called for action on gun crimes in a statement Sunday.
"Today, America once again mourns for another community devastated by gun violence," Biden said. "But we must do more than mourn; we must act."
On Feb. 28, a father killed his three daughters, a chaperone and himself in a Sacramento church during a weekly supervised visitation. David Mora, 39, was armed with a homemade semiautomatic rifle-style weapon, even though he was under a restraining order that prohibited him from possessing a firearm.
The crime scene Sunday sprawled across two city blocks, closing off a large swath of the city's downtown. Bodies remained on the pavement throughout the day as Lester said investigators worked to process a "really complex and complicated scene" to make sure investigators gathered all the evidence they could to "see the perpetrators of this crime brought to justice."
Councilmember Katie Valenzuela, who represents the area, said she's fielded too many phone calls reporting violence in her district during her 15 months in office. She cried at a news conference as she told reporters that the latest phone call woke her up at 2:30 a.m. Sunday.
"I'm heartbroken and I'm outraged," she said. "Our community deserves better than this."
___
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Authorities in California's capital city on Monday identified the six people killed in Sacramento's mass shooting as police searched for at least two shooters who opened fire in a crowd as bar patrons filled the streets at closing time on the outskirts of the city's entertainment district.
The Sacramento County coroner identified the three women and three men killed as follows:
- Johntaya Alexander, 21
- Melinda Davis, 57
- Yamile Martinez-Andrade, 21
- Sergio Harris, 38
- Joshua Hoye-Lucchesi, 32
- Devazia Turner, 29
One of the victims had been identified Sunday.
The sound of rapid-fire gunshots at about 2 a.m. sent people running in terror. Twelve people were wounded in the neighborhood anchored by the Golden One Arena that hosts concerts and the NBA's Sacramento Kings. The team's home game against the Golden State Warriors went on as scheduled Sunday night and began with a moment of silence for the victims.
Police Chief Kathy Lester revealed few details from the investigation and pleaded with the public to share videos and other evidence that could lead to the killers.
"The scale of violence that just happened in our city is unprecedented during my 27 years here," Lester told reporters during a news conference at police headquarters. "We are shocked and heartbroken by this tragedy. But we are also resolved as an agency to find those responsible and to secure justice for the victims and the families."
Small memorials with candles, balloons and flowers were placed Monday morning near the crime scene. One balloon had a message on it saying in part: "You will forever be in our hearts and thoughts. Nothing will ever be the same."
Streets were reopened to car and foot traffic and police tape had been removed. Aside from a handful of TV cameras, there was little indication on the downtown block of the previous day's bloodshed.
Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg and other city officials decried escalating violence in the city while also urging people to keep coming downtown for events like NBA games and performances of the Broadway musical "Wicked."
"We can never accept it as normal and we never will," Steinberg said of the shooting. "But we also have to live our lives."
The gunfire erupted just after a fight broke out on a street lined with an upscale hotel, nightclubs and bars and police said they were investigating whether the altercation was connected to the shooting. Video from witnesses posted on social media showed rapid gunfire for at least 45 seconds as people screamed and ran for cover.
The gunfire startled sleeping guests at the Citizen Hotel, which included a wedding party and fans of the rapper Tyler the Creator, who performed at a concert hours earlier.
From her window on the fourth floor of the hotel, 18-year-old Kelsey Schar said she saw a man running while firing a gun. She could see flashes from the weapon in the darkness as people ran for cover.
Schar's friend, Madalyn Woodward, said she saw a girl who appeared to have been shot in the arm lying on the ground. Security guards from a nearby nightclub rushed to help the girl with what looked like napkins to try to stanch the bleeding.
Police found a stolen handgun and were investigating if it was used in the shooting. The dead included three men and three women. Authorities were still working to notify family members, and had publicly identified only one victim as of late Sunday, 38-year-old Sergio Harris, without providing a cause of death. Of the 12 wounded, at least four had critical injuries, according to the Sacramento Fire Department.
Sunday's violence was the third time in the U.S. this year that at least six people have been killed in a mass shooting, according to a database compiled by The Associated Press, USA Today and Northeastern University. And it was the second mass shooting in Sacramento in the last five weeks.
President Joe Biden called for action on gun crimes in a statement Sunday.
"Today, America once again mourns for another community devastated by gun violence," Biden said. "But we must do more than mourn; we must act."
On Feb. 28, a father killed his three daughters, a chaperone and himself in a Sacramento church during a weekly supervised visitation. David Mora, 39, was armed with a homemade semiautomatic rifle-style weapon, even though he was under a restraining order that prohibited him from possessing a firearm.
The crime scene Sunday sprawled across two city blocks, closing off a large swath of the city's downtown. Bodies remained on the pavement throughout the day as Lester said investigators worked to process a "really complex and complicated scene" to make sure investigators gathered all the evidence they could to "see the perpetrators of this crime brought to justice."
Councilmember Katie Valenzuela, who represents the area, said she's fielded too many phone calls reporting violence in her district during her 15 months in office. She cried at a news conference as she told reporters that the latest phone call woke her up at 2:30 a.m. Sunday.
"I'm heartbroken and I'm outraged," she said. "Our community deserves better than this."
___
Associated Press writers David Klepper in Providence, Rhode Island, and Stefanie Dazio in Los Angeles contributed to this report. |
https://www.4029tv.com/article/sacramento-mass-shooting-victims-identified/39629585 | Coroner IDs 6 people killed in Sacramento mass shooting as police continue search for killers
Authorities in California's capital city on Monday identified the six people killed in Sacramento's mass shooting as police searched for at least two shooters who opened fire in a crowd as bar patrons filled the streets at closing time on the outskirts of the city's entertainment district.
The Sacramento County coroner identified the three women and three men killed as follows:
- Johntaya Alexander, 21
- Melinda Davis, 57
- Yamile Martinez-Andrade, 21
- Sergio Harris, 38
- Joshua Hoye-Lucchesi, 32
- Devazia Turner, 29
One of the victims had been identified Sunday.
The sound of rapid-fire gunshots at about 2 a.m. sent people running in terror. Twelve people were wounded in the neighborhood anchored by the Golden One Arena that hosts concerts and the NBA's Sacramento Kings. The team's home game against the Golden State Warriors went on as scheduled Sunday night and began with a moment of silence for the victims.
Police Chief Kathy Lester revealed few details from the investigation and pleaded with the public to share videos and other evidence that could lead to the killers.
"The scale of violence that just happened in our city is unprecedented during my 27 years here," Lester told reporters during a news conference at police headquarters. "We are shocked and heartbroken by this tragedy. But we are also resolved as an agency to find those responsible and to secure justice for the victims and the families."
Small memorials with candles, balloons and flowers were placed Monday morning near the crime scene. One balloon had a message on it saying in part: "You will forever be in our hearts and thoughts. Nothing will ever be the same."
Streets were reopened to car and foot traffic and police tape had been removed. Aside from a handful of TV cameras, there was little indication on the downtown block of the previous day's bloodshed.
Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg and other city officials decried escalating violence in the city while also urging people to keep coming downtown for events like NBA games and performances of the Broadway musical "Wicked."
"We can never accept it as normal and we never will," Steinberg said of the shooting. "But we also have to live our lives."
The gunfire erupted just after a fight broke out on a street lined with an upscale hotel, nightclubs and bars and police said they were investigating whether the altercation was connected to the shooting. Video from witnesses posted on social media showed rapid gunfire for at least 45 seconds as people screamed and ran for cover.
The gunfire startled sleeping guests at the Citizen Hotel, which included a wedding party and fans of the rapper Tyler the Creator, who performed at a concert hours earlier.
From her window on the fourth floor of the hotel, 18-year-old Kelsey Schar said she saw a man running while firing a gun. She could see flashes from the weapon in the darkness as people ran for cover.
Schar's friend, Madalyn Woodward, said she saw a girl who appeared to have been shot in the arm lying on the ground. Security guards from a nearby nightclub rushed to help the girl with what looked like napkins to try to stanch the bleeding.
Police found a stolen handgun and were investigating if it was used in the shooting. The dead included three men and three women. Authorities were still working to notify family members, and had publicly identified only one victim as of late Sunday, 38-year-old Sergio Harris, without providing a cause of death. Of the 12 wounded, at least four had critical injuries, according to the Sacramento Fire Department.
Sunday's violence was the third time in the U.S. this year that at least six people have been killed in a mass shooting, according to a database compiled by The Associated Press, USA Today and Northeastern University. And it was the second mass shooting in Sacramento in the last five weeks.
President Joe Biden called for action on gun crimes in a statement Sunday.
"Today, America once again mourns for another community devastated by gun violence," Biden said. "But we must do more than mourn; we must act."
On Feb. 28, a father killed his three daughters, a chaperone and himself in a Sacramento church during a weekly supervised visitation. David Mora, 39, was armed with a homemade semiautomatic rifle-style weapon, even though he was under a restraining order that prohibited him from possessing a firearm.
The crime scene Sunday sprawled across two city blocks, closing off a large swath of the city's downtown. Bodies remained on the pavement throughout the day as Lester said investigators worked to process a "really complex and complicated scene" to make sure investigators gathered all the evidence they could to "see the perpetrators of this crime brought to justice."
Councilmember Katie Valenzuela, who represents the area, said she's fielded too many phone calls reporting violence in her district during her 15 months in office. She cried at a news conference as she told reporters that the latest phone call woke her up at 2:30 a.m. Sunday.
"I'm heartbroken and I'm outraged," she said. "Our community deserves better than this."
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Associated Press writers David Klepper in Providence, Rhode Island, and Stefanie Dazio in Los Angeles contributed to this report. | 1 | 81,029 | 0 | https://www.wisn.com/article/sacramento-mass-shooting-victims-identified/39629585 | 2022-04-04 17:11:28+00:00 | Coroner IDs 6 people killed in Sacramento mass shooting as police continue search for killers
Authorities in California's capital city on Monday identified the six people killed in Sacramento's mass shooting as police searched for at least two shooters who opened fire in a crowd as bar patrons filled the streets at closing time on the outskirts of the city's entertainment district.
The Sacramento County coroner identified the three women and three men killed as follows:
- Johntaya Alexander, 21
- Melinda Davis, 57
- Yamile Martinez-Andrade, 21
- Sergio Harris, 38
- Joshua Hoye-Lucchesi, 32
- Devazia Turner, 29
One of the victims had been identified Sunday.
The sound of rapid-fire gunshots at about 2 a.m. sent people running in terror. Twelve people were wounded in the neighborhood anchored by the Golden One Arena that hosts concerts and the NBA's Sacramento Kings. The team's home game against the Golden State Warriors went on as scheduled Sunday night and began with a moment of silence for the victims.
Police Chief Kathy Lester revealed few details from the investigation and pleaded with the public to share videos and other evidence that could lead to the killers.
"The scale of violence that just happened in our city is unprecedented during my 27 years here," Lester told reporters during a news conference at police headquarters. "We are shocked and heartbroken by this tragedy. But we are also resolved as an agency to find those responsible and to secure justice for the victims and the families."
Small memorials with candles, balloons and flowers were placed Monday morning near the crime scene. One balloon had a message on it saying in part: "You will forever be in our hearts and thoughts. Nothing will ever be the same."
Streets were reopened to car and foot traffic and police tape had been removed. Aside from a handful of TV cameras, there was little indication on the downtown block of the previous day's bloodshed.
Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg and other city officials decried escalating violence in the city while also urging people to keep coming downtown for events like NBA games and performances of the Broadway musical "Wicked."
"We can never accept it as normal and we never will," Steinberg said of the shooting. "But we also have to live our lives."
The gunfire erupted just after a fight broke out on a street lined with an upscale hotel, nightclubs and bars and police said they were investigating whether the altercation was connected to the shooting. Video from witnesses posted on social media showed rapid gunfire for at least 45 seconds as people screamed and ran for cover.
The gunfire startled sleeping guests at the Citizen Hotel, which included a wedding party and fans of the rapper Tyler the Creator, who performed at a concert hours earlier.
From her window on the fourth floor of the hotel, 18-year-old Kelsey Schar said she saw a man running while firing a gun. She could see flashes from the weapon in the darkness as people ran for cover.
Schar's friend, Madalyn Woodward, said she saw a girl who appeared to have been shot in the arm lying on the ground. Security guards from a nearby nightclub rushed to help the girl with what looked like napkins to try to stanch the bleeding.
Police found a stolen handgun and were investigating if it was used in the shooting. The dead included three men and three women. Authorities were still working to notify family members, and had publicly identified only one victim as of late Sunday, 38-year-old Sergio Harris, without providing a cause of death. Of the 12 wounded, at least four had critical injuries, according to the Sacramento Fire Department.
Sunday's violence was the third time in the U.S. this year that at least six people have been killed in a mass shooting, according to a database compiled by The Associated Press, USA Today and Northeastern University. And it was the second mass shooting in Sacramento in the last five weeks.
President Joe Biden called for action on gun crimes in a statement Sunday.
"Today, America once again mourns for another community devastated by gun violence," Biden said. "But we must do more than mourn; we must act."
On Feb. 28, a father killed his three daughters, a chaperone and himself in a Sacramento church during a weekly supervised visitation. David Mora, 39, was armed with a homemade semiautomatic rifle-style weapon, even though he was under a restraining order that prohibited him from possessing a firearm.
The crime scene Sunday sprawled across two city blocks, closing off a large swath of the city's downtown. Bodies remained on the pavement throughout the day as Lester said investigators worked to process a "really complex and complicated scene" to make sure investigators gathered all the evidence they could to "see the perpetrators of this crime brought to justice."
Councilmember Katie Valenzuela, who represents the area, said she's fielded too many phone calls reporting violence in her district during her 15 months in office. She cried at a news conference as she told reporters that the latest phone call woke her up at 2:30 a.m. Sunday.
"I'm heartbroken and I'm outraged," she said. "Our community deserves better than this."
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Associated Press writers David Klepper in Providence, Rhode Island, and Stefanie Dazio in Los Angeles contributed to this report. |
https://www.4029tv.com/article/sacramento-mass-shooting-victims-identified/39629585 | Coroner IDs 6 people killed in Sacramento mass shooting as police continue search for killers
Authorities in California's capital city on Monday identified the six people killed in Sacramento's mass shooting as police searched for at least two shooters who opened fire in a crowd as bar patrons filled the streets at closing time on the outskirts of the city's entertainment district.
The Sacramento County coroner identified the three women and three men killed as follows:
- Johntaya Alexander, 21
- Melinda Davis, 57
- Yamile Martinez-Andrade, 21
- Sergio Harris, 38
- Joshua Hoye-Lucchesi, 32
- Devazia Turner, 29
One of the victims had been identified Sunday.
The sound of rapid-fire gunshots at about 2 a.m. sent people running in terror. Twelve people were wounded in the neighborhood anchored by the Golden One Arena that hosts concerts and the NBA's Sacramento Kings. The team's home game against the Golden State Warriors went on as scheduled Sunday night and began with a moment of silence for the victims.
Police Chief Kathy Lester revealed few details from the investigation and pleaded with the public to share videos and other evidence that could lead to the killers.
"The scale of violence that just happened in our city is unprecedented during my 27 years here," Lester told reporters during a news conference at police headquarters. "We are shocked and heartbroken by this tragedy. But we are also resolved as an agency to find those responsible and to secure justice for the victims and the families."
Small memorials with candles, balloons and flowers were placed Monday morning near the crime scene. One balloon had a message on it saying in part: "You will forever be in our hearts and thoughts. Nothing will ever be the same."
Streets were reopened to car and foot traffic and police tape had been removed. Aside from a handful of TV cameras, there was little indication on the downtown block of the previous day's bloodshed.
Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg and other city officials decried escalating violence in the city while also urging people to keep coming downtown for events like NBA games and performances of the Broadway musical "Wicked."
"We can never accept it as normal and we never will," Steinberg said of the shooting. "But we also have to live our lives."
The gunfire erupted just after a fight broke out on a street lined with an upscale hotel, nightclubs and bars and police said they were investigating whether the altercation was connected to the shooting. Video from witnesses posted on social media showed rapid gunfire for at least 45 seconds as people screamed and ran for cover.
The gunfire startled sleeping guests at the Citizen Hotel, which included a wedding party and fans of the rapper Tyler the Creator, who performed at a concert hours earlier.
From her window on the fourth floor of the hotel, 18-year-old Kelsey Schar said she saw a man running while firing a gun. She could see flashes from the weapon in the darkness as people ran for cover.
Schar's friend, Madalyn Woodward, said she saw a girl who appeared to have been shot in the arm lying on the ground. Security guards from a nearby nightclub rushed to help the girl with what looked like napkins to try to stanch the bleeding.
Police found a stolen handgun and were investigating if it was used in the shooting. The dead included three men and three women. Authorities were still working to notify family members, and had publicly identified only one victim as of late Sunday, 38-year-old Sergio Harris, without providing a cause of death. Of the 12 wounded, at least four had critical injuries, according to the Sacramento Fire Department.
Sunday's violence was the third time in the U.S. this year that at least six people have been killed in a mass shooting, according to a database compiled by The Associated Press, USA Today and Northeastern University. And it was the second mass shooting in Sacramento in the last five weeks.
President Joe Biden called for action on gun crimes in a statement Sunday.
"Today, America once again mourns for another community devastated by gun violence," Biden said. "But we must do more than mourn; we must act."
On Feb. 28, a father killed his three daughters, a chaperone and himself in a Sacramento church during a weekly supervised visitation. David Mora, 39, was armed with a homemade semiautomatic rifle-style weapon, even though he was under a restraining order that prohibited him from possessing a firearm.
The crime scene Sunday sprawled across two city blocks, closing off a large swath of the city's downtown. Bodies remained on the pavement throughout the day as Lester said investigators worked to process a "really complex and complicated scene" to make sure investigators gathered all the evidence they could to "see the perpetrators of this crime brought to justice."
Councilmember Katie Valenzuela, who represents the area, said she's fielded too many phone calls reporting violence in her district during her 15 months in office. She cried at a news conference as she told reporters that the latest phone call woke her up at 2:30 a.m. Sunday.
"I'm heartbroken and I'm outraged," she said. "Our community deserves better than this."
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Associated Press writers David Klepper in Providence, Rhode Island, and Stefanie Dazio in Los Angeles contributed to this report. | 2 | 81,314 | 0 | https://www.wmur.com/article/sacramento-mass-shooting-victims-identified/39629585 | 2022-04-04 17:12:26+00:00 | Coroner IDs 6 people killed in Sacramento mass shooting as police continue search for killers
Authorities in California's capital city on Monday identified the six people killed in Sacramento's mass shooting as police searched for at least two shooters who opened fire in a crowd as bar patrons filled the streets at closing time on the outskirts of the city's entertainment district.
The Sacramento County coroner identified the three women and three men killed as follows:
- Johntaya Alexander, 21
- Melinda Davis, 57
- Yamile Martinez-Andrade, 21
- Sergio Harris, 38
- Joshua Hoye-Lucchesi, 32
- Devazia Turner, 29
One of the victims had been identified Sunday.
The sound of rapid-fire gunshots at about 2 a.m. sent people running in terror. Twelve people were wounded in the neighborhood anchored by the Golden One Arena that hosts concerts and the NBA's Sacramento Kings. The team's home game against the Golden State Warriors went on as scheduled Sunday night and began with a moment of silence for the victims.
Police Chief Kathy Lester revealed few details from the investigation and pleaded with the public to share videos and other evidence that could lead to the killers.
"The scale of violence that just happened in our city is unprecedented during my 27 years here," Lester told reporters during a news conference at police headquarters. "We are shocked and heartbroken by this tragedy. But we are also resolved as an agency to find those responsible and to secure justice for the victims and the families."
Small memorials with candles, balloons and flowers were placed Monday morning near the crime scene. One balloon had a message on it saying in part: "You will forever be in our hearts and thoughts. Nothing will ever be the same."
Streets were reopened to car and foot traffic and police tape had been removed. Aside from a handful of TV cameras, there was little indication on the downtown block of the previous day's bloodshed.
Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg and other city officials decried escalating violence in the city while also urging people to keep coming downtown for events like NBA games and performances of the Broadway musical "Wicked."
"We can never accept it as normal and we never will," Steinberg said of the shooting. "But we also have to live our lives."
The gunfire erupted just after a fight broke out on a street lined with an upscale hotel, nightclubs and bars and police said they were investigating whether the altercation was connected to the shooting. Video from witnesses posted on social media showed rapid gunfire for at least 45 seconds as people screamed and ran for cover.
The gunfire startled sleeping guests at the Citizen Hotel, which included a wedding party and fans of the rapper Tyler the Creator, who performed at a concert hours earlier.
From her window on the fourth floor of the hotel, 18-year-old Kelsey Schar said she saw a man running while firing a gun. She could see flashes from the weapon in the darkness as people ran for cover.
Schar's friend, Madalyn Woodward, said she saw a girl who appeared to have been shot in the arm lying on the ground. Security guards from a nearby nightclub rushed to help the girl with what looked like napkins to try to stanch the bleeding.
Police found a stolen handgun and were investigating if it was used in the shooting. The dead included three men and three women. Authorities were still working to notify family members, and had publicly identified only one victim as of late Sunday, 38-year-old Sergio Harris, without providing a cause of death. Of the 12 wounded, at least four had critical injuries, according to the Sacramento Fire Department.
Sunday's violence was the third time in the U.S. this year that at least six people have been killed in a mass shooting, according to a database compiled by The Associated Press, USA Today and Northeastern University. And it was the second mass shooting in Sacramento in the last five weeks.
President Joe Biden called for action on gun crimes in a statement Sunday.
"Today, America once again mourns for another community devastated by gun violence," Biden said. "But we must do more than mourn; we must act."
On Feb. 28, a father killed his three daughters, a chaperone and himself in a Sacramento church during a weekly supervised visitation. David Mora, 39, was armed with a homemade semiautomatic rifle-style weapon, even though he was under a restraining order that prohibited him from possessing a firearm.
The crime scene Sunday sprawled across two city blocks, closing off a large swath of the city's downtown. Bodies remained on the pavement throughout the day as Lester said investigators worked to process a "really complex and complicated scene" to make sure investigators gathered all the evidence they could to "see the perpetrators of this crime brought to justice."
Councilmember Katie Valenzuela, who represents the area, said she's fielded too many phone calls reporting violence in her district during her 15 months in office. She cried at a news conference as she told reporters that the latest phone call woke her up at 2:30 a.m. Sunday.
"I'm heartbroken and I'm outraged," she said. "Our community deserves better than this."
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Associated Press writers David Klepper in Providence, Rhode Island, and Stefanie Dazio in Los Angeles contributed to this report. |
https://www.expressnews.com/food/restaurants/article/Offering-some-of-San-Antonio-s-best-bagels-17056525.php | The popular San Antonio food truck Wild Barley Kitchen & Brewery has opened its highly anticipated brick-and-mortar restaurant on Broadway just inside Loop 410, specializing in wood-fired bagels and bagel sandwiches, pizza and beer.
Started as a pizza truck by Marc Fogelsong and Holland Lawrence in 2019, Wild Barley evolved into a destination for some of the city’s best bagels, capitalizing on the owners’ expertise with sourdough. Wild Barley ranked as one of San Antonio’s top 10 food trucks in the Express-News’ 52 Weeks of Food Trucks series last year.
For Fogelsong and Holland, the plan all along was to open a restaurant with the capacity to pursue their other craft: brewing beer. So when Lee’s El Taco Garage closed last year, the college friends and partners took over the site.
The menu features wood-fired sourdough bagels, specialty bagel sandwiches and salads for breakfast and lunch, switching over to sourdough pizzas at 3 p.m.
The draft beer list includes brews from San Antonio breweries such as Ranger Creek Brewing & Distilling, Freetail Brewing Co. and Künstler Brewing. Wild Barley will start offering its own house-brewed beers in the next two or three months, Fogelsong said. In the meantime, Wild Barley plans to release its first collaboration beer with Künstler later this month, he said.
After a full renovation of the kitchen, dining room and covered patio, the space seats 70 people inside and 100 outside, with a 30-person private party room coming soon.
Wild Barley Kitchen & Brewery, 8403 Broadway, 210-455-9982, Facebook: @wildbarleykitchencco. Hours: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Monday, and from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
msutter@express-news.net | Twitter: @fedmanwalking | Instagram: @fedmanwalking | 0 | 110,949 | 0.576908 | https://www.kens5.com/article/entertainment/dining/neighborhood-eats/wild-barley-home-made-bread-sandwiches-breakfast-neighborhood-eats-san-antonio-texas-restaurant/273-79f06c85-cddb-49cb-94e5-8de6799dc929 | 2022-06-30 11:47:51+00:00 | SAN ANTONIO — Have you ever been inside a brew pub and restaurant that makes their own bread? Well, if you haven't, there's a place that may be worth the visit.
It's called Wild Barley. They're located on 8403 Broadway and they're open every Thursday through Monday.
We stepped inside on this week's Neighborhood Eats, a KENS 5 original series. They started as a food truck, so they had a loyal following going into their brick and mortar.
"The idea of Wild Barley started back when my partner and I were in college," said co-owner Marc Fogelsong. "We knew we wanted to start a business together, so we both went off, learned our respective industries, took a year and built a food truck from the ground up, and then we ran it for about three years. Then, we found this spot."
The inside has a totally new look. But, you may have already been inside if you've lived in the Alamo City for a while, since it was once Taco Garage.
"We went ahead and moved on it. Basically bought all the equipment here and started renovations to turn it into what we wanted," said Fogelsong.
They’re still in the growth process. But, their customers have followed them to the brick and mortar.
"They focus on bringing a different vibe. The drinks, the food, homemade bagels and pizza...like, you don't really get that. So, it’s different," said loyal customer Cordelia Edgerton.
We had to see that homemade food for ourselves.
The Reuben Classic Sandwich
"House pastrami brisket, a Russian dressing and sauerkraut, and then some melted swiss on there on our house sour dough," said Fogelsong.
The Cali
"On a lemon tarragon sourdough loaf, that one features some smoked turkey, some bacon, black garlic & herb cream cheese, as well as a few vegetables," said Fogelsong.
The business can only grow from here as they plan to launch their own beer. For now, they’re happy to work with fellow Texans, putting love into everything they serve
"I think we're approaching this thing with a level of care for what we're giving to our consumers," said Fogelsong. "I think it shows whenever you eat it."
For more information about Wild Barley, such as their menu and hours, click here. |
https://www.expressnews.com/food/restaurants/article/Offering-some-of-San-Antonio-s-best-bagels-17056525.php | The popular San Antonio food truck Wild Barley Kitchen & Brewery has opened its highly anticipated brick-and-mortar restaurant on Broadway just inside Loop 410, specializing in wood-fired bagels and bagel sandwiches, pizza and beer.
Started as a pizza truck by Marc Fogelsong and Holland Lawrence in 2019, Wild Barley evolved into a destination for some of the city’s best bagels, capitalizing on the owners’ expertise with sourdough. Wild Barley ranked as one of San Antonio’s top 10 food trucks in the Express-News’ 52 Weeks of Food Trucks series last year.
For Fogelsong and Holland, the plan all along was to open a restaurant with the capacity to pursue their other craft: brewing beer. So when Lee’s El Taco Garage closed last year, the college friends and partners took over the site.
The menu features wood-fired sourdough bagels, specialty bagel sandwiches and salads for breakfast and lunch, switching over to sourdough pizzas at 3 p.m.
The draft beer list includes brews from San Antonio breweries such as Ranger Creek Brewing & Distilling, Freetail Brewing Co. and Künstler Brewing. Wild Barley will start offering its own house-brewed beers in the next two or three months, Fogelsong said. In the meantime, Wild Barley plans to release its first collaboration beer with Künstler later this month, he said.
After a full renovation of the kitchen, dining room and covered patio, the space seats 70 people inside and 100 outside, with a 30-person private party room coming soon.
Wild Barley Kitchen & Brewery, 8403 Broadway, 210-455-9982, Facebook: @wildbarleykitchencco. Hours: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Monday, and from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
msutter@express-news.net | Twitter: @fedmanwalking | Instagram: @fedmanwalking | 1 | 58,969 | 0.82927 | https://www.galesburg.com/story/entertainment/dining/2022/05/11/galesburg-dining-14-restaurants-try-if-you-want-eat-outside/9663781002/ | 2022-05-12 02:41:23+00:00 | Want to dine al fresco? Here are 16 Galesburg-area restaurants offering food outdoors
As the weather warms, outdoor dining is ramping up.
One of Galesburg's newest options for outdoor dining is a venue which specializes in beverages and doesn't serve its own food. However, Reserve Artisan Ales, 185 S. Kellogg St., has started hosting area food trucks that will offer an ever-changing variety of cuisines to enjoy on the 4,500 square foot covered patio.
Henn House BBQ Catering and Food Truck was the first food truck to set up at the Reserve Artisan Ales patio last week, and the award-winning Altona-based business will be a regular this season.
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Reserve Artisan Ales will bring in food trucks most weeks for a Thursday-Friday-Saturday experience. Some days, lunch and dinner will be available. The food truck schedule will be updated on the Reserve Artisan Ales Facebook page.
"We're going to start out with Henn House and The Watering Hole (at Oak Run), but we're certainly looking for more food trucks from around the area," said Blake Benedict, co-owner of Reserve Artisan Ales.
The patio area features regular tables and chairs, along with fire tables and outdoor lounge furniture. Overhead doors will also be open into the tap room. Over time, live music will perform on the patio.
Here are other restaurants offering al fresco dining in the Galesburg area.
Baked
- 57 S. Seminary St., Galesburg
- (309) 297-4267
Baked offers dining at three tables in front of its restaurant, weather-permitting.
Big Catz BBQ
- 221 E. Main St., Knoxville
- (309) 388-0020
The covered patio at Big Catz features new tables and chairs and seats approximately 65 guests. It's open — weather-permitting — from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Cornucopia Natural Market & Deli
- 176 S. Seminary St., Galesburg
- (309) 342-3111
Guests can dine outside — weather-permitting — during store hours, which are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Cornucopia has several tables under its covered entrance, and will set up tables on the sidewalk when weather permits.
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Craft on Seminary Street
- 41 S. Seminary St., Galesburg
- (309) 541-0127
Craft on Seminary Street has an elaborate outdoor dining patio that features a concrete floor, plants, fencing and a retractable roof to protect from the elements. The patio, which seats around 35 people, will open as warmer arrives. Craft also offers live music on its patio on a regular basis.
Craft is open for dinner from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and for Sunday brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Gimpy’s on 150
- 285 Knox Highway 2, Rio
- (309) 972-5616
Gimpy's offers patio dining, weather-permitting, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday.
Hacienda Jalisco Mexican Restaurant
- 2105 E. Main St, Galesburg
- (309) 344-2957
Jalisco offers six tables for outdoor dining, weather-permitting.
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Innkeeper's Fresh Roasted Coffee
- 80 N. Seminary St., Galesburg
- (309) 344-2625
Innkeeper's allows dining outdoors on the sidewalk and the tucked in patio in front of its store seven days a week for breakfast and lunch.
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Iron Spike Brewing Company
- 150 E. Simmons St., Galesburg
- (309) 297-4718
Iron Spike seats approximately 20 people at tables in front of its restaurant along East Simmons Street. The area, which includes heaters during the cooler months, is open weather-permitting during regular hours, which are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday.
La Cantinita
- 240 E. Simmons St., Galesburg
- (309) 351-7716
The La Cantinita patio, which seats 25 guests, is currently open. It is covered which allows for sitting under light rain, but still allows sunshine through. It operates Tuesday through Thursday: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m
The patio features booths and picnic tables for dining, along with adult swings and a bench to gather and mingle with friends. There is music with occasional live performances and lots of beautiful plants.
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Lake Bracken Country Club
- 1036 Sunny Knoll Dr., Galesburg
- (309) 342-4431
The outside decks at Lake Bracken Country Club are open weather-permitting from May through September. The decks seat nearly 32 guests. Lake Bracken offers dinner from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday; lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; and breakfast from 6:30 to 10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Guests are encouraged to call ahead in case the decks are reserved for events.
Landmark Cafe & Creperie
- 62 S. Seminary St., Galesburg
- (309) 343-5376
One of Galesburg's most-established outdoor dining venues, the patio courtyard at Landmark Cafe & Creperie has been open since 1979 and is a summer destination for fans of al fresco dining.
The patio seats 76 and according Landmark owner Phil Dickinson, "is our single largest home-field advantage we have. Obviously, during the pandemic it proved to be incredibly important.
"We have a number of guests who we see occasionally, but once the courtyard is open, we see them fairly frequently."
Landmark's patio — set in secluded area surrounded by numerous hanging flower baskets and brick pavers — generally opens for the season the week leading up to Memorial Day.
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Sidetrax
- 441 E. Main St., Galesburg
- (309) 344-8193
Sidetrax offers outside dining on his back patio, and plans to offer tables on the sidewalk in front of its restaurant when facade work on the building is completed later this month.
The Taco Hideout
- 1256 W. Berrien St., Galesburg
- (309) 343-5610
Taco Hideout will offer outside dining on its front deck, weather-permitting. Hours are 5 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 5 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday; and lunch from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday.
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Watering Hole at Oak Run
- 1468 Knox Road 1725 North, Dahinda
- (309) 879-2155
The outside patio overlooking Oak Run Golf Course opens for the season Memorial Day weekend. The area currently features eight tables, but is expected to double in size when another eight tables arrive this summer. Patio dining is available during regular restaurant hours, which are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday, and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
The Whiskey Barrel
- 325 E. Main St., Galesburg
- (309) 297-4531
As warmer weather returns, The Whiskey Barrel will set up for outdoor dining on its front sidewalk, and in its beer garden behind the restaurant. |
https://www.expressnews.com/food/restaurants/article/Offering-some-of-San-Antonio-s-best-bagels-17056525.php | The popular San Antonio food truck Wild Barley Kitchen & Brewery has opened its highly anticipated brick-and-mortar restaurant on Broadway just inside Loop 410, specializing in wood-fired bagels and bagel sandwiches, pizza and beer.
Started as a pizza truck by Marc Fogelsong and Holland Lawrence in 2019, Wild Barley evolved into a destination for some of the city’s best bagels, capitalizing on the owners’ expertise with sourdough. Wild Barley ranked as one of San Antonio’s top 10 food trucks in the Express-News’ 52 Weeks of Food Trucks series last year.
For Fogelsong and Holland, the plan all along was to open a restaurant with the capacity to pursue their other craft: brewing beer. So when Lee’s El Taco Garage closed last year, the college friends and partners took over the site.
The menu features wood-fired sourdough bagels, specialty bagel sandwiches and salads for breakfast and lunch, switching over to sourdough pizzas at 3 p.m.
The draft beer list includes brews from San Antonio breweries such as Ranger Creek Brewing & Distilling, Freetail Brewing Co. and Künstler Brewing. Wild Barley will start offering its own house-brewed beers in the next two or three months, Fogelsong said. In the meantime, Wild Barley plans to release its first collaboration beer with Künstler later this month, he said.
After a full renovation of the kitchen, dining room and covered patio, the space seats 70 people inside and 100 outside, with a 30-person private party room coming soon.
Wild Barley Kitchen & Brewery, 8403 Broadway, 210-455-9982, Facebook: @wildbarleykitchencco. Hours: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Monday, and from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
msutter@express-news.net | Twitter: @fedmanwalking | Instagram: @fedmanwalking | 2 | 104,512 | 0.843094 | https://austin.eater.com/2022/8/23/23319057/bummer-burrito-open-hotel-vegas-austin-food-truck-east-sixth | 2022-08-24 08:21:08+00:00 | Downtown food truck Bummer Burrito expanded with a second location last week. The second truck is parked at East Austin bar and music venue Hotel Vegas at 1502 East Sixth Street as of August 18. It’s serving up its same menu of burritos with fillings ranging chili cheese Fritos to vegan to scrambled eggs, quesadillas, sides like jalapeno poppers, and cheese tater tots, plus specials. Its hours are from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. Thursday through Sunday and then from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday. Bummer’s sibling spots include Better Half, Little Brother, Brew & Brew, and Hold Out Brewing. The original Bummer truck opened in February 2020.
Historic Austin restaurant gets landmark status
East Austin Tex-Mex restaurant Cisco’s is now considered an official Texas historic marker, as designated by the Texas Historical Commission through a push by nonprofit Preservation Austin. The restaurant opened in 1950 under Rudy “Cisco” Cisneros and became a political haunt. Currently, it’s operated by his grandson Matt Cisneros among other partners.
Online reviewing company gives Austin-area restaurants money for repairs
Yelp announced that the company is giving five small businesses in the state $10,000 to help with construction and repairs. This includes Austin’s Texas French Bread, which is currently closed and undergoing substantial construction after its building was destroyed during a fire in January; and Round Rock’s barbecue and burger spot Ambur Fire, which was damaged during the tornados in late March. This is part of the online business reviewing platform’s “Make It Happen” campaign with Queer Eye’s Bobby Berk on Friday, August 26, where they will give out $1,000 to 50 Texan winners to fund their own home projects.
Austin brewery-pizzeria reopens
Austin mini-chain Pinthouse Pizza reopened its Burnet location on August 19 after temporarily closing for renovations in early July.
New coffee opening
A new coffee shop opened at North Austin cidery Fairweather Cider at 10609 Metric Boulevard on August 22. All Gimmicks Coffee had been operating as a pop-up before then. The menu includes espresso-based drinks as well as cold brew and matcha.
Bar manager shuffle
South Austin cocktail bar Watertrade has a new bar manager as of this week: Nadia Hernandez who had been a bartender at the bar for the past three years. Under her guidance, the bar has a new cocktail menu inspired by Japanese micro seasons, including the I’m In Love With the Kokuu with tequila, Cocchi Americano aperitif, a herby liqueur, and a green tea simple syrup; as well as highlighting the ABV and booze-less spirits. This is to accompany the new izakaya food items, including hosomaki rolls, courtesy of sibling omakase restaurant Otoko’s Yoshi Okai.
Returning San Marcos pizza restaurant opens
A new San Marcos restaurant paying tribute to a longtime local restaurant opened in early August, under the same name. Valentino’s is found in San Marco’s Square at 1100 North LBJ Drive. Originally, the space had been pizzeria Pizza Plaza, which opened in 1972. The then-owners couldn’t go forward with the business because of debts, and delivery staffer Bijan Afkami offered to take responsibility for the restaurant and its debts. He turned it into Valentino’s in 1981. The restaurant went through several owners during its history, but it closed in 2018. New owners Harlan Scott and Cody Taylor — of also San Marcos restaurant Industry — took over the lease in 2022 and renovated/upgraded the space. The casual restaurant’s menu includes pizza, chicken wings, salads, and subs. Its hours are from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday, and then from 11 a.m. to 3 a.m. Thursday through Saturday.
San Antonio restaurant is closing for a hiatus
Gulf Coast-ish San Antonio restaurant Southerleigh Fine Food and Brewery is temporarily closing its location in the Pearl for renovations starting on August 22. It plans on reopening sometime in October. The Sotherleigh Haute South location at the Rim will stay open in the meantime.
West Texas shop hands out free emergency contraception kits
After the Supreme Court decided to overturn Roe v. Wade earlier this summer and thus got rid of the constitutional law that protected abortions, a coffee shop in a Lubbock suburb has been offering free kits with emergency contraception, as reported by Texas Tribune. Tumbleweed + Seed owner Destiny Adams started putting together and offering the kits in the bathroom of her Wolfforth business.
New taco podcast season
The next season of taco-focused podcast Tacos of Texas began in mid-August by host James Beard Award nominee, and occasional Eater Austin contributor Mando Rayo. This season includes conversations about tacos and music, LGBTQ communities and tacos, Filipino and Mexican cultures in Texas, children’s Spanglish book Vitamina T for Tacos, barbacoa, and more. |
https://www.wisn.com/article/michigan-gov-whitmer-kidnapping-plot-jury-deliberations/39629860 | Jury deliberations underway in Michigan Gov. Whitmer kidnapping plot
A jury in Michigan started its deliberations Monday in the trial of four men accused of designing a plan to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
The jury picked a leader Friday and went home for the weekend, following hours of closing arguments from lawyers on the 15th day of trial.
Adam Fox, Barry Croft Jr., Daniel Harris and Brandon Caserta can be found guilty of conspiracy, even if they didn't pull off a kidnapping in fall 2020, U.S. District Judge Robert Jonker said during jury instructions.
A key factor, if the jury finds it, would be a "mutual understanding either spoken or unspoken" between two or more people in the group, the judge said.
Fox, Croft and Harris also face charges related to weapons.
"Deciding what the facts are is your job, not mine," Jonker told the jury.
Prosecutors said the plot was simmering for months, leavened by anti-government extremism and anger over Whitmer's COVID-19 restrictions. With undercover FBI agents and informants embedded in the group, the men trained with a crudely built "shoot house" to replicate her vacation home, prosecutors allege.
There is no dispute that the alleged leaders, Fox and Croft, traveled to Elk Rapids, Michigan, to scout the governor's property and a nearby bridge that same weekend in September 2020.
Ty Garbin and Kaleb Franks, who pleaded guilty and testified against the four men, were on the same road trip, along with covert investigators.
Garbin said the goal was to get Whitmer before the fall election and create enough chaos to create a civil war and stop Joe Biden from winning the presidency. Much of the government's case came from secretly recorded conversations, group messages and social media posts.
"You heard them in their own voices over and over again," Assistant U.S. Attorney Nils Kessler told jurors, "talking about kidnapping her, murdering her, blowing up bridges and people and anybody who could get in their way. And it wasn't just talk."
The men were arrested in October 2020.
Defense lawyers, especially those representing Fox and Croft, attacked the government's investigation and the use of a crucial informant, Dan Chappel. They claimed Chappel was the real leader, taking direction from the FBI and keeping the group on edge while recording them for months.
"Dan Chappel makes everything happen," attorney Christopher Gibbons said in his closing remarks.
Attorney Joshua Blanchard repeatedly called the scheme "smoke and mirrors."
"There was no plan. There was no agreement," he said.
Croft is from Bear, Delaware, while the others are from Michigan.
Whitmer, a Democrat, rarely talks publicly about the plot, though she referred to "surprises" during her term that seemed like "something out of fiction" when she filed for reelection on March 17.
She has blamed former President Donald Trump for fomenting anger over coronavirus restrictions and refusing to condemn right-wing extremists like those charged in the case. | 0 | 96,070 | 0 | https://www.wtae.com/article/michigan-gov-whitmer-kidnapping-plot-jury-deliberations/39629860 | 2022-04-04 18:18:23+00:00 | Jury deliberations underway in Michigan Gov. Whitmer kidnapping plot
A jury in Michigan started its deliberations Monday in the trial of four men accused of designing a plan to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
The jury picked a leader Friday and went home for the weekend, following hours of closing arguments from lawyers on the 15th day of trial.
Adam Fox, Barry Croft Jr., Daniel Harris and Brandon Caserta can be found guilty of conspiracy, even if they didn't pull off a kidnapping in fall 2020, U.S. District Judge Robert Jonker said during jury instructions.
A key factor, if the jury finds it, would be a "mutual understanding either spoken or unspoken" between two or more people in the group, the judge said.
Fox, Croft and Harris also face charges related to weapons.
"Deciding what the facts are is your job, not mine," Jonker told the jury.
Prosecutors said the plot was simmering for months, leavened by anti-government extremism and anger over Whitmer's COVID-19 restrictions. With undercover FBI agents and informants embedded in the group, the men trained with a crudely built "shoot house" to replicate her vacation home, prosecutors allege.
There is no dispute that the alleged leaders, Fox and Croft, traveled to Elk Rapids, Michigan, to scout the governor's property and a nearby bridge that same weekend in September 2020.
Ty Garbin and Kaleb Franks, who pleaded guilty and testified against the four men, were on the same road trip, along with covert investigators.
Garbin said the goal was to get Whitmer before the fall election and create enough chaos to create a civil war and stop Joe Biden from winning the presidency. Much of the government's case came from secretly recorded conversations, group messages and social media posts.
"You heard them in their own voices over and over again," Assistant U.S. Attorney Nils Kessler told jurors, "talking about kidnapping her, murdering her, blowing up bridges and people and anybody who could get in their way. And it wasn't just talk."
The men were arrested in October 2020.
Defense lawyers, especially those representing Fox and Croft, attacked the government's investigation and the use of a crucial informant, Dan Chappel. They claimed Chappel was the real leader, taking direction from the FBI and keeping the group on edge while recording them for months.
"Dan Chappel makes everything happen," attorney Christopher Gibbons said in his closing remarks.
Attorney Joshua Blanchard repeatedly called the scheme "smoke and mirrors."
"There was no plan. There was no agreement," he said.
Croft is from Bear, Delaware, while the others are from Michigan.
Whitmer, a Democrat, rarely talks publicly about the plot, though she referred to "surprises" during her term that seemed like "something out of fiction" when she filed for reelection on March 17.
She has blamed former President Donald Trump for fomenting anger over coronavirus restrictions and refusing to condemn right-wing extremists like those charged in the case. |
https://www.wisn.com/article/michigan-gov-whitmer-kidnapping-plot-jury-deliberations/39629860 | Jury deliberations underway in Michigan Gov. Whitmer kidnapping plot
A jury in Michigan started its deliberations Monday in the trial of four men accused of designing a plan to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
The jury picked a leader Friday and went home for the weekend, following hours of closing arguments from lawyers on the 15th day of trial.
Adam Fox, Barry Croft Jr., Daniel Harris and Brandon Caserta can be found guilty of conspiracy, even if they didn't pull off a kidnapping in fall 2020, U.S. District Judge Robert Jonker said during jury instructions.
A key factor, if the jury finds it, would be a "mutual understanding either spoken or unspoken" between two or more people in the group, the judge said.
Fox, Croft and Harris also face charges related to weapons.
"Deciding what the facts are is your job, not mine," Jonker told the jury.
Prosecutors said the plot was simmering for months, leavened by anti-government extremism and anger over Whitmer's COVID-19 restrictions. With undercover FBI agents and informants embedded in the group, the men trained with a crudely built "shoot house" to replicate her vacation home, prosecutors allege.
There is no dispute that the alleged leaders, Fox and Croft, traveled to Elk Rapids, Michigan, to scout the governor's property and a nearby bridge that same weekend in September 2020.
Ty Garbin and Kaleb Franks, who pleaded guilty and testified against the four men, were on the same road trip, along with covert investigators.
Garbin said the goal was to get Whitmer before the fall election and create enough chaos to create a civil war and stop Joe Biden from winning the presidency. Much of the government's case came from secretly recorded conversations, group messages and social media posts.
"You heard them in their own voices over and over again," Assistant U.S. Attorney Nils Kessler told jurors, "talking about kidnapping her, murdering her, blowing up bridges and people and anybody who could get in their way. And it wasn't just talk."
The men were arrested in October 2020.
Defense lawyers, especially those representing Fox and Croft, attacked the government's investigation and the use of a crucial informant, Dan Chappel. They claimed Chappel was the real leader, taking direction from the FBI and keeping the group on edge while recording them for months.
"Dan Chappel makes everything happen," attorney Christopher Gibbons said in his closing remarks.
Attorney Joshua Blanchard repeatedly called the scheme "smoke and mirrors."
"There was no plan. There was no agreement," he said.
Croft is from Bear, Delaware, while the others are from Michigan.
Whitmer, a Democrat, rarely talks publicly about the plot, though she referred to "surprises" during her term that seemed like "something out of fiction" when she filed for reelection on March 17.
She has blamed former President Donald Trump for fomenting anger over coronavirus restrictions and refusing to condemn right-wing extremists like those charged in the case. | 1 | 98,312 | 0 | https://www.wapt.com/article/michigan-gov-whitmer-kidnapping-plot-jury-deliberations/39629860 | 2022-04-04 18:30:05+00:00 | Jury deliberations underway in Michigan Gov. Whitmer kidnapping plot
A jury in Michigan started its deliberations Monday in the trial of four men accused of designing a plan to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
The jury picked a leader Friday and went home for the weekend, following hours of closing arguments from lawyers on the 15th day of trial.
Adam Fox, Barry Croft Jr., Daniel Harris and Brandon Caserta can be found guilty of conspiracy, even if they didn't pull off a kidnapping in fall 2020, U.S. District Judge Robert Jonker said during jury instructions.
A key factor, if the jury finds it, would be a "mutual understanding either spoken or unspoken" between two or more people in the group, the judge said.
Fox, Croft and Harris also face charges related to weapons.
"Deciding what the facts are is your job, not mine," Jonker told the jury.
Prosecutors said the plot was simmering for months, leavened by anti-government extremism and anger over Whitmer's COVID-19 restrictions. With undercover FBI agents and informants embedded in the group, the men trained with a crudely built "shoot house" to replicate her vacation home, prosecutors allege.
There is no dispute that the alleged leaders, Fox and Croft, traveled to Elk Rapids, Michigan, to scout the governor's property and a nearby bridge that same weekend in September 2020.
Ty Garbin and Kaleb Franks, who pleaded guilty and testified against the four men, were on the same road trip, along with covert investigators.
Garbin said the goal was to get Whitmer before the fall election and create enough chaos to create a civil war and stop Joe Biden from winning the presidency. Much of the government's case came from secretly recorded conversations, group messages and social media posts.
"You heard them in their own voices over and over again," Assistant U.S. Attorney Nils Kessler told jurors, "talking about kidnapping her, murdering her, blowing up bridges and people and anybody who could get in their way. And it wasn't just talk."
The men were arrested in October 2020.
Defense lawyers, especially those representing Fox and Croft, attacked the government's investigation and the use of a crucial informant, Dan Chappel. They claimed Chappel was the real leader, taking direction from the FBI and keeping the group on edge while recording them for months.
"Dan Chappel makes everything happen," attorney Christopher Gibbons said in his closing remarks.
Attorney Joshua Blanchard repeatedly called the scheme "smoke and mirrors."
"There was no plan. There was no agreement," he said.
Croft is from Bear, Delaware, while the others are from Michigan.
Whitmer, a Democrat, rarely talks publicly about the plot, though she referred to "surprises" during her term that seemed like "something out of fiction" when she filed for reelection on March 17.
She has blamed former President Donald Trump for fomenting anger over coronavirus restrictions and refusing to condemn right-wing extremists like those charged in the case. |
https://www.wisn.com/article/michigan-gov-whitmer-kidnapping-plot-jury-deliberations/39629860 | Jury deliberations underway in Michigan Gov. Whitmer kidnapping plot
A jury in Michigan started its deliberations Monday in the trial of four men accused of designing a plan to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
The jury picked a leader Friday and went home for the weekend, following hours of closing arguments from lawyers on the 15th day of trial.
Adam Fox, Barry Croft Jr., Daniel Harris and Brandon Caserta can be found guilty of conspiracy, even if they didn't pull off a kidnapping in fall 2020, U.S. District Judge Robert Jonker said during jury instructions.
A key factor, if the jury finds it, would be a "mutual understanding either spoken or unspoken" between two or more people in the group, the judge said.
Fox, Croft and Harris also face charges related to weapons.
"Deciding what the facts are is your job, not mine," Jonker told the jury.
Prosecutors said the plot was simmering for months, leavened by anti-government extremism and anger over Whitmer's COVID-19 restrictions. With undercover FBI agents and informants embedded in the group, the men trained with a crudely built "shoot house" to replicate her vacation home, prosecutors allege.
There is no dispute that the alleged leaders, Fox and Croft, traveled to Elk Rapids, Michigan, to scout the governor's property and a nearby bridge that same weekend in September 2020.
Ty Garbin and Kaleb Franks, who pleaded guilty and testified against the four men, were on the same road trip, along with covert investigators.
Garbin said the goal was to get Whitmer before the fall election and create enough chaos to create a civil war and stop Joe Biden from winning the presidency. Much of the government's case came from secretly recorded conversations, group messages and social media posts.
"You heard them in their own voices over and over again," Assistant U.S. Attorney Nils Kessler told jurors, "talking about kidnapping her, murdering her, blowing up bridges and people and anybody who could get in their way. And it wasn't just talk."
The men were arrested in October 2020.
Defense lawyers, especially those representing Fox and Croft, attacked the government's investigation and the use of a crucial informant, Dan Chappel. They claimed Chappel was the real leader, taking direction from the FBI and keeping the group on edge while recording them for months.
"Dan Chappel makes everything happen," attorney Christopher Gibbons said in his closing remarks.
Attorney Joshua Blanchard repeatedly called the scheme "smoke and mirrors."
"There was no plan. There was no agreement," he said.
Croft is from Bear, Delaware, while the others are from Michigan.
Whitmer, a Democrat, rarely talks publicly about the plot, though she referred to "surprises" during her term that seemed like "something out of fiction" when she filed for reelection on March 17.
She has blamed former President Donald Trump for fomenting anger over coronavirus restrictions and refusing to condemn right-wing extremists like those charged in the case. | 2 | 98,758 | 0 | https://www.mynbc5.com/article/michigan-gov-whitmer-kidnapping-plot-jury-deliberations/39629860 | 2022-04-04 18:32:37+00:00 | Jury deliberations underway in Michigan Gov. Whitmer kidnapping plot
A jury in Michigan started its deliberations Monday in the trial of four men accused of designing a plan to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
The jury picked a leader Friday and went home for the weekend, following hours of closing arguments from lawyers on the 15th day of trial.
Adam Fox, Barry Croft Jr., Daniel Harris and Brandon Caserta can be found guilty of conspiracy, even if they didn't pull off a kidnapping in fall 2020, U.S. District Judge Robert Jonker said during jury instructions.
A key factor, if the jury finds it, would be a "mutual understanding either spoken or unspoken" between two or more people in the group, the judge said.
Fox, Croft and Harris also face charges related to weapons.
"Deciding what the facts are is your job, not mine," Jonker told the jury.
Prosecutors said the plot was simmering for months, leavened by anti-government extremism and anger over Whitmer's COVID-19 restrictions. With undercover FBI agents and informants embedded in the group, the men trained with a crudely built "shoot house" to replicate her vacation home, prosecutors allege.
There is no dispute that the alleged leaders, Fox and Croft, traveled to Elk Rapids, Michigan, to scout the governor's property and a nearby bridge that same weekend in September 2020.
Ty Garbin and Kaleb Franks, who pleaded guilty and testified against the four men, were on the same road trip, along with covert investigators.
Garbin said the goal was to get Whitmer before the fall election and create enough chaos to create a civil war and stop Joe Biden from winning the presidency. Much of the government's case came from secretly recorded conversations, group messages and social media posts.
"You heard them in their own voices over and over again," Assistant U.S. Attorney Nils Kessler told jurors, "talking about kidnapping her, murdering her, blowing up bridges and people and anybody who could get in their way. And it wasn't just talk."
The men were arrested in October 2020.
Defense lawyers, especially those representing Fox and Croft, attacked the government's investigation and the use of a crucial informant, Dan Chappel. They claimed Chappel was the real leader, taking direction from the FBI and keeping the group on edge while recording them for months.
"Dan Chappel makes everything happen," attorney Christopher Gibbons said in his closing remarks.
Attorney Joshua Blanchard repeatedly called the scheme "smoke and mirrors."
"There was no plan. There was no agreement," he said.
Croft is from Bear, Delaware, while the others are from Michigan.
Whitmer, a Democrat, rarely talks publicly about the plot, though she referred to "surprises" during her term that seemed like "something out of fiction" when she filed for reelection on March 17.
She has blamed former President Donald Trump for fomenting anger over coronavirus restrictions and refusing to condemn right-wing extremists like those charged in the case. |
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10685115/Woman-23-dies-friend-21-taken-hospital-eating-Cannabis-sweets.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | Woman, 23, dies and friend, 21, is taken to hospital after eating 'Cannabis sweets' they ordered on phone and had delivered to London home as police issue warning
- The Ilford woman and her friend felt immediately unwell after consuming the cannabis 'gummies' called 'Trrlli Peachie O's' on 29 March at around 11.30pm
- Both were taken to east London hospital but the 23-year-old died four days later
- Police have warned the public against taking substances packaged as 'sweets' as they pose a risk of accidental consumption due to the child-friendly packaging
A 23-year-old woman has died after eating cannabis sweets after having them delivered via a messaging app on her phone.
The woman and her friend, 21, purchased what she thought were cannabis 'gummies', called 'Trrlli Peachie O's', on 29 March, which were delivered to her home address in South Park Drive, Ilford.
Both she and her friend felt immediately unwell after eating just one sweet. Police and ambulance crews were sent to the address at 11.30pm on Tuesday last week.
Both women were taken to an east London hospital, but sadly, the 23-year-old died four days later on Saturday 2 April.
The woman's identity is not being released at the moment and a post-mortem examination is to be arranged.
Her friend has been discharged from hospital following treatment.
Leon Brown, 37, from Croydon, was arrested in connection with the death on April 1.
He was subsequently charged with possession with intent to supply Class B synthetic cannabinoid, being concerned in the supply of a synthetic cannabinoid, and possession with intent to supply a psychoactive substance.
Officers are currently awaiting tests on a number of sweets which have been recovered by police the Ilford home.
It has not yet been confirmed where the 'Trrlli Peachie O's' were being manufactured, but police are warning the public against illegal substances packaged in the form of cannabis sweets as they pose a risk of accidental consumption due to the child-friendly packaging.
A 23-year-old woman has died after eating cannabis sweets after having them delivered via a messaging app on her phone. She and her friend, 21, purchased 'Trrlli Peachie O's', on 29 March, which were delivered to her home address in South Park Drive, Ilford. Both she and her friend felt immediately unwell after eating just one sweet. Police and ambulance crews were sent to the address at 11.30pm on Tuesday last week (file picture)
Chief Superintendent Stuart Bell of the Met's East Area BCU said: 'I must warn the public against taking any illegal substances, including those packaged in the form of cannabis sweets.
'Please do not buy or consume these products. They are illegal and, because of the child-friendly packaging, they can pose a risk of accidental consumption.
'The particular batch of sweets were contained in packaging featuring "Trrlli Peachie O's" branding. It has not been confirmed at this stage where the sweets were manufactured.
'Drug dealers harm communities and risk the safety of individuals. We will take positive action to target those engaged in this activity as well as those found in possession of these substances.
'Anyone with information about people selling illegal products such as these is asked to speak with local officers, call police on 101 or, to remain anonymous, contact Crimestoppers.'
Urgent enquiries are under way to establish the full circumstances and to look into other cases where people have become seriously unwell after eating cannabis sweets, gummies and similar products.
Officers are aware of one potentially linked case in which a woman was taken unwell earlier in March after eating a cannabis sweet in Tower Hamlets.
She was taken to hospital and later discharged - but investigations are ongoing to see whether this sweet was part of the batch of sweets associated with last week's Ilford death.
Brown, of Albert Road, South Norwood, south London, appeared in custody at Barkingside Magistrates' Court on Monday. | 0 | 101,848 | 0.205763 | https://www.albawaba.com/editors-choice/woman-dies-after-eating-cannabis-sweets-1472447 | 2022-04-05 08:27:52+00:00 | A 23-year-old woman has died after eating cannabis sweets after having them delivered via a messaging app on her phone.
The woman and her friend, 21, purchased what she thought were cannabis 'gummies', called 'Trrlli Peachie O's', on 29 March, which were delivered to her home address in South Park Drive, Ilford.
Both she and her friend felt immediately unwell after eating just one sweet. Police and ambulance crews were sent to the address at 11.30pm on Tuesday last week.
Woman, 23, dies and friend, 21, is taken to hospital after eating 'Cannabis sweets' they ordered on phone https://t.co/XD06tHxxy0
— Daily Mail Online (@MailOnline) April 5, 2022
Both women were taken to an east London hospital, but sadly, the 23-year-old died four days later on Saturday 2 April.
The woman's identity is not being released at the moment and a post-mortem examination is to be arranged.
Her friend has been discharged from hospital following treatment.
Leon Brown, 37, of Albert Road, South Norwood, south London, has been charged in connection with the death.
He appeared in custody at Barkingside Magistrates’ Court on Monday 4 April.
He was subsequently charged with possession with intent to supply Class B synthetic cannabinoid, being concerned in the supply of a synthetic cannabinoid, and possession with intent to supply a psychoactive substance.
Officers are currently awaiting tests on a number of sweets which have been recovered by police the Ilford home.
It has not yet been confirmed where the 'Trrlli Peachie O's' were being manufactured, but police are warning the public against illegal substances packaged in the form of cannabis sweets as they pose a risk of accidental consumption due to the child-friendly packaging.
Chief Superintendent Stuart Bell of the Met's East Area BCU said: 'I must warn the public against taking any illegal substances, including those packaged in the form of cannabis sweets.
Officers have warned about the dangers of taking illegal substances in the form of cannabis sweets and similar products following the death of a 23-year-old woman from #Ilford
— Metropolitan Police (@metpoliceuk) April 4, 2022
A man has been arrested and charged with drugs supply offenceshttps://t.co/Qk5eDiwsqH
'Please do not buy or consume these products. They are illegal and, because of the child-friendly packaging, they can pose a risk of accidental consumption.
'The particular batch of sweets were contained in packaging featuring "Trrlli Peachie O's" branding. It has not been confirmed at this stage where the sweets were manufactured.
'Drug dealers harm communities and risk the safety of individuals. We will take positive action to target those engaged in this activity as well as those found in possession of these substances.
'Anyone with information about people selling illegal products such as these is asked to speak with local officers, call police on 101 or, to remain anonymous, contact Crimestoppers.'
Urgent enquiries are under way to establish the full circumstances and to look into other cases where people have become seriously unwell after eating cannabis sweets, gummies and similar products.
Officers are aware of one potentially linked case in which a woman was taken unwell earlier in March after eating a cannabis sweet in Tower Hamlets.
She was taken to hospital and later discharged - but investigations are ongoing to see whether this sweet was part of the batch of sweets associated with last week's Ilford death.
This article has been adapted from its original source. |
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10685115/Woman-23-dies-friend-21-taken-hospital-eating-Cannabis-sweets.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | Woman, 23, dies and friend, 21, is taken to hospital after eating 'Cannabis sweets' they ordered on phone and had delivered to London home as police issue warning
- The Ilford woman and her friend felt immediately unwell after consuming the cannabis 'gummies' called 'Trrlli Peachie O's' on 29 March at around 11.30pm
- Both were taken to east London hospital but the 23-year-old died four days later
- Police have warned the public against taking substances packaged as 'sweets' as they pose a risk of accidental consumption due to the child-friendly packaging
A 23-year-old woman has died after eating cannabis sweets after having them delivered via a messaging app on her phone.
The woman and her friend, 21, purchased what she thought were cannabis 'gummies', called 'Trrlli Peachie O's', on 29 March, which were delivered to her home address in South Park Drive, Ilford.
Both she and her friend felt immediately unwell after eating just one sweet. Police and ambulance crews were sent to the address at 11.30pm on Tuesday last week.
Both women were taken to an east London hospital, but sadly, the 23-year-old died four days later on Saturday 2 April.
The woman's identity is not being released at the moment and a post-mortem examination is to be arranged.
Her friend has been discharged from hospital following treatment.
Leon Brown, 37, from Croydon, was arrested in connection with the death on April 1.
He was subsequently charged with possession with intent to supply Class B synthetic cannabinoid, being concerned in the supply of a synthetic cannabinoid, and possession with intent to supply a psychoactive substance.
Officers are currently awaiting tests on a number of sweets which have been recovered by police the Ilford home.
It has not yet been confirmed where the 'Trrlli Peachie O's' were being manufactured, but police are warning the public against illegal substances packaged in the form of cannabis sweets as they pose a risk of accidental consumption due to the child-friendly packaging.
A 23-year-old woman has died after eating cannabis sweets after having them delivered via a messaging app on her phone. She and her friend, 21, purchased 'Trrlli Peachie O's', on 29 March, which were delivered to her home address in South Park Drive, Ilford. Both she and her friend felt immediately unwell after eating just one sweet. Police and ambulance crews were sent to the address at 11.30pm on Tuesday last week (file picture)
Chief Superintendent Stuart Bell of the Met's East Area BCU said: 'I must warn the public against taking any illegal substances, including those packaged in the form of cannabis sweets.
'Please do not buy or consume these products. They are illegal and, because of the child-friendly packaging, they can pose a risk of accidental consumption.
'The particular batch of sweets were contained in packaging featuring "Trrlli Peachie O's" branding. It has not been confirmed at this stage where the sweets were manufactured.
'Drug dealers harm communities and risk the safety of individuals. We will take positive action to target those engaged in this activity as well as those found in possession of these substances.
'Anyone with information about people selling illegal products such as these is asked to speak with local officers, call police on 101 or, to remain anonymous, contact Crimestoppers.'
Urgent enquiries are under way to establish the full circumstances and to look into other cases where people have become seriously unwell after eating cannabis sweets, gummies and similar products.
Officers are aware of one potentially linked case in which a woman was taken unwell earlier in March after eating a cannabis sweet in Tower Hamlets.
She was taken to hospital and later discharged - but investigations are ongoing to see whether this sweet was part of the batch of sweets associated with last week's Ilford death.
Brown, of Albert Road, South Norwood, south London, appeared in custody at Barkingside Magistrates' Court on Monday. | 1 | 58,364 | 0.25939 | https://www.thecourier.co.uk/news/uk-world/3169199/woman-23-dies-in-east-london-after-eating-cannabis-sweet/ | 2022-04-05 03:50:39+00:00 | A woman has died in east London after consuming a suspected cannabis sweet, the Metropolitan Police said.
The force said the 23-year-old woman purchased the “gummies” via a messaging app on her phone and they were delivered to her home in South Park Drive, Ilford, on March 29.
The sweets came in packaging branded with “Trrlli Peachie O’s” and the woman and a 21-year-old friend both ate one each but both immediately fell ill.
They were taken to an east London hospital for treatment but the 23-year-old subsequently died in hospital on April 2.
The Met said her identity was not being released at this time. The 21-year-old has since been discharged from hospital following treatment.
Leon Brown, 37, was arrested in connection with the incident on April 1.
He was subsequently charged with possession with intent to supply Class B synthetic cannabinoid, being concerned in the supply of a synthetic cannabinoid, and possession with intent to supply a psychoactive substance.
Officers have issued a warning over the sweets and said a number have been recovered and are being tested.
The Met said the case may be linked to another incident in March where a woman was taken to hospital after eating a cannabis sweet in Tower Hamlets.
She has since been discharged but an inquiry is under way to establish whether the sweet was from the same batch involved in the Ilford death.
Chief Superintendent Stuart Bell, of the Met’s East Area Basic Command Unit, said: “I must warn the public against taking any illegal substances, including those packaged in the form of cannabis sweets.
“Please do not buy or consume these products. They are illegal and, because of the child-friendly packaging, they can pose a risk of accidental consumption.
“The particular batch of sweets were contained in packaging featuring Trrlli Peachie O’s branding. It has not been confirmed at this stage where the sweets were manufactured.
“Drug dealers harm communities and risk the safety of individuals. We will take positive action to target those engaged in this activity as well as those found in possession of these substances.
“Anyone with information about people selling illegal products such as these is asked to speak with local officers, call police on 101 or, to remain anonymous, contact Crimestoppers.”
Brown, of Albert Road, South Norwood, south London, appeared in custody at Barkingside Magistrates’ Court on Monday. |
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10685115/Woman-23-dies-friend-21-taken-hospital-eating-Cannabis-sweets.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | Woman, 23, dies and friend, 21, is taken to hospital after eating 'Cannabis sweets' they ordered on phone and had delivered to London home as police issue warning
- The Ilford woman and her friend felt immediately unwell after consuming the cannabis 'gummies' called 'Trrlli Peachie O's' on 29 March at around 11.30pm
- Both were taken to east London hospital but the 23-year-old died four days later
- Police have warned the public against taking substances packaged as 'sweets' as they pose a risk of accidental consumption due to the child-friendly packaging
A 23-year-old woman has died after eating cannabis sweets after having them delivered via a messaging app on her phone.
The woman and her friend, 21, purchased what she thought were cannabis 'gummies', called 'Trrlli Peachie O's', on 29 March, which were delivered to her home address in South Park Drive, Ilford.
Both she and her friend felt immediately unwell after eating just one sweet. Police and ambulance crews were sent to the address at 11.30pm on Tuesday last week.
Both women were taken to an east London hospital, but sadly, the 23-year-old died four days later on Saturday 2 April.
The woman's identity is not being released at the moment and a post-mortem examination is to be arranged.
Her friend has been discharged from hospital following treatment.
Leon Brown, 37, from Croydon, was arrested in connection with the death on April 1.
He was subsequently charged with possession with intent to supply Class B synthetic cannabinoid, being concerned in the supply of a synthetic cannabinoid, and possession with intent to supply a psychoactive substance.
Officers are currently awaiting tests on a number of sweets which have been recovered by police the Ilford home.
It has not yet been confirmed where the 'Trrlli Peachie O's' were being manufactured, but police are warning the public against illegal substances packaged in the form of cannabis sweets as they pose a risk of accidental consumption due to the child-friendly packaging.
A 23-year-old woman has died after eating cannabis sweets after having them delivered via a messaging app on her phone. She and her friend, 21, purchased 'Trrlli Peachie O's', on 29 March, which were delivered to her home address in South Park Drive, Ilford. Both she and her friend felt immediately unwell after eating just one sweet. Police and ambulance crews were sent to the address at 11.30pm on Tuesday last week (file picture)
Chief Superintendent Stuart Bell of the Met's East Area BCU said: 'I must warn the public against taking any illegal substances, including those packaged in the form of cannabis sweets.
'Please do not buy or consume these products. They are illegal and, because of the child-friendly packaging, they can pose a risk of accidental consumption.
'The particular batch of sweets were contained in packaging featuring "Trrlli Peachie O's" branding. It has not been confirmed at this stage where the sweets were manufactured.
'Drug dealers harm communities and risk the safety of individuals. We will take positive action to target those engaged in this activity as well as those found in possession of these substances.
'Anyone with information about people selling illegal products such as these is asked to speak with local officers, call police on 101 or, to remain anonymous, contact Crimestoppers.'
Urgent enquiries are under way to establish the full circumstances and to look into other cases where people have become seriously unwell after eating cannabis sweets, gummies and similar products.
Officers are aware of one potentially linked case in which a woman was taken unwell earlier in March after eating a cannabis sweet in Tower Hamlets.
She was taken to hospital and later discharged - but investigations are ongoing to see whether this sweet was part of the batch of sweets associated with last week's Ilford death.
Brown, of Albert Road, South Norwood, south London, appeared in custody at Barkingside Magistrates' Court on Monday. | 2 | 61,054 | 0.303037 | https://extra.ie/2022/04/04/news/world-news/23-year-old-woman-dies-after-eating-cannabis-sweet | 2022-04-05 16:15:22+00:00 | A woman has died in east London after consuming a suspected cannabis sweet, the Metropolitan Police said.
The force said the 23-year-old woman purchased the ‘gummies’ via a messaging app on her phone and they were delivered to her home in South Park Drive, Ilford, on March 29.
The sweets came in packaging branded with ‘Trrlli Peachie O’s’ and the woman and a 21-year-old friend both ate one each but both immediately fell ill.
They were taken to an east London hospital for treatment but the 23-year-old subsequently died in hospital on April 2.
The Met said her identity was not being released at this time. The 21-year-old has since been discharged from hospital following treatment.
A man was arrested in connection with the incident on April 1 and subsequently charged with possession with intent to supply Class B synthetic cannabinoid, being concerned in the supply of a synthetic cannabinoid, and possession with intent to supply a psychoactive substance.
The force said he was found in possession of a large quantity of cash and what were believed to be edible cannabis products.
Officers have issued a warning over the sweets and said a number have been recovered and are being tested.
The Met said the case may be linked to another incident in March where a woman was taken to hospital after eating a cannabis sweet in Tower Hamlets.
She has since been discharged but an inquiry is underway to establish whether the sweet was from the same batch involved in the Ilford death.
Chief Superintendent Stuart Bell, of the Met’s East Area Basic Command Unit, said: ‘I must warn the public against taking any illegal substances, including those packaged in the form of cannabis sweets.
‘Please do not buy or consume these products. They are illegal and, because of the child-friendly packaging, they can pose a risk of accidental consumption.
‘The particular batch of sweets were contained in packaging featuring Trrlli Peachie O’s branding. It has not been confirmed at this stage where the sweets were manufactured.
‘Drug dealers harm communities and risk the safety of individuals. We will take positive action to target those engaged in this activity as well as those found in possession of these substances.
‘Anyone with information about people selling illegal products such as these is asked to speak with local officers, call police on 101 or, to remain anonymous, contact Crimestoppers.’ |
https://www.myarklamiss.com/news/arkansas-state-police-2-dead-in-cross-county-sunday-night-shooting-sheriff-among-injured/ | CROSS COUNTY, Ark. – A shooting in Parkin Sunday night left one person dead and another injured, then led to a pursuit and standoff that left the suspect dead and the Cross County Sheriff injured.
According to a release from the Arkansas State Police, Parkin police officers were called to a home in the 300 block of Smithdale Avenue shortly before 9 p.m.
After arriving on the scene, special agents said officers found 47-year-old Shoron Selvy and other victim both suffering from gunshot wounds. ASP officials said Selvy later died, while the other victim is stable in a Memphis hospital.
Agents said witnesses told police they saw the suspect, identified 20-year-old Darius Kirkwood, leaving the residence before police arrived. Investigators said that just moments later, a Wynne police officer spotted Kirkwood traveling toward Wynne on U.S. Highway 64.
After the officer attempted to stop Kirkwood, agents said a chase began involving officers and Cross County deputies along U.S. Highway 1 toward Forrest City, later turning onto a county road, then stopping at 2 County Road 7011.
ASP officials said officers approached Kirkwood’s vehicle after he ignored commands from deputies and police to exit the vehicle, which led to an exchange of gunfire.
Agents said officers with the Wynne Police Department and Cross County Sheriff’s Office fired their weapons at Kirkwood during the exchange of gunfire.
Kirkwood died at the scene, and the sheriff sustained a non-life-threatening wound. He was transported to a Memphis hospital and released earlier Monday.
The Arkansas State Police has been requested to investigate the homicide and shooting incidents. Agents ask that questions relating to their administrative status be directed to the respective departments. | 0 | 97,553 | 0 | https://www.fox16.com/crime/arkansas-state-police-2-dead-in-cross-county-sunday-night-shooting-sheriff-among-injured/ | 2022-04-04 18:25:52+00:00 | CROSS COUNTY, Ark. – A shooting in Parkin Sunday night left one person dead and another injured, then led to a pursuit and standoff that left the suspect dead and the Cross County Sheriff injured.
According to a release from the Arkansas State Police, Parkin police officers were called to a home in the 300 block of Smithdale Avenue shortly before 9 p.m.
After arriving on the scene, special agents said officers found 47-year-old Shoron Selvy and other victim both suffering from gunshot wounds. ASP officials said Selvy later died, while the other victim is stable in a Memphis hospital.
Agents said witnesses told police they saw the suspect, identified 20-year-old Darius Kirkwood, leaving the residence before police arrived. Investigators said that just moments later, a Wynne police officer spotted Kirkwood traveling toward Wynne on U.S. Highway 64.
After the officer attempted to stop Kirkwood, agents said a chase began involving officers and Cross County deputies along U.S. Highway 1 toward Forrest City, later turning onto a county road, then stopping at 2 County Road 7011.
ASP officials said officers approached Kirkwood’s vehicle after he ignored commands from deputies and police to exit the vehicle, which led to an exchange of gunfire.
Agents said officers with the Wynne Police Department and Cross County Sheriff’s Office fired their weapons at Kirkwood during the exchange of gunfire.
Kirkwood died at the scene, and the sheriff sustained a non-life-threatening wound. He was transported to a Memphis hospital and released earlier Monday.
The Arkansas State Police has been requested to investigate the homicide and shooting incidents. Agents ask that questions relating to their administrative status be directed to the respective departments. |
https://www.myarklamiss.com/news/arkansas-state-police-2-dead-in-cross-county-sunday-night-shooting-sheriff-among-injured/ | CROSS COUNTY, Ark. – A shooting in Parkin Sunday night left one person dead and another injured, then led to a pursuit and standoff that left the suspect dead and the Cross County Sheriff injured.
According to a release from the Arkansas State Police, Parkin police officers were called to a home in the 300 block of Smithdale Avenue shortly before 9 p.m.
After arriving on the scene, special agents said officers found 47-year-old Shoron Selvy and other victim both suffering from gunshot wounds. ASP officials said Selvy later died, while the other victim is stable in a Memphis hospital.
Agents said witnesses told police they saw the suspect, identified 20-year-old Darius Kirkwood, leaving the residence before police arrived. Investigators said that just moments later, a Wynne police officer spotted Kirkwood traveling toward Wynne on U.S. Highway 64.
After the officer attempted to stop Kirkwood, agents said a chase began involving officers and Cross County deputies along U.S. Highway 1 toward Forrest City, later turning onto a county road, then stopping at 2 County Road 7011.
ASP officials said officers approached Kirkwood’s vehicle after he ignored commands from deputies and police to exit the vehicle, which led to an exchange of gunfire.
Agents said officers with the Wynne Police Department and Cross County Sheriff’s Office fired their weapons at Kirkwood during the exchange of gunfire.
Kirkwood died at the scene, and the sheriff sustained a non-life-threatening wound. He was transported to a Memphis hospital and released earlier Monday.
The Arkansas State Police has been requested to investigate the homicide and shooting incidents. Agents ask that questions relating to their administrative status be directed to the respective departments. | 1 | 112,361 | 0 | https://www.nwahomepage.com/around-arkansas/arkansas-state-police-2-dead-in-cross-county-sunday-night-shooting-sheriff-among-injured/ | 2022-04-04 19:36:38+00:00 | CROSS COUNTY, Ark. – A shooting in Parkin Sunday night left one person dead and another injured, then led to a pursuit and standoff that left the suspect dead and the Cross County Sheriff injured.
According to a release from the Arkansas State Police, Parkin police officers were called to a home in the 300 block of Smithdale Avenue shortly before 9 p.m.
After arriving on the scene, special agents said officers found 47-year-old Shoron Selvy and other victim both suffering from gunshot wounds. ASP officials said Selvy later died, while the other victim is stable in a Memphis hospital.
Agents said witnesses told police they saw the suspect, identified 20-year-old Darius Kirkwood, leaving the residence before police arrived. Investigators said that just moments later, a Wynne police officer spotted Kirkwood traveling toward Wynne on U.S. Highway 64.
After the officer attempted to stop Kirkwood, agents said a chase began involving officers and Cross County deputies along U.S. Highway 1 toward Forrest City, later turning onto a county road, then stopping at 2 County Road 7011.
ASP officials said officers approached Kirkwood’s vehicle after he ignored commands from deputies and police to exit the vehicle, which led to an exchange of gunfire.
Agents said officers with the Wynne Police Department and Cross County Sheriff’s Office fired their weapons at Kirkwood during the exchange of gunfire.
Kirkwood died at the scene, and the sheriff sustained a non-life-threatening wound. He was transported to a Memphis hospital and released earlier Monday.
The Arkansas State Police has been requested to investigate the homicide and shooting incidents. Agents ask that questions relating to their administrative status be directed to the respective departments. |
https://www.myarklamiss.com/news/arkansas-state-police-2-dead-in-cross-county-sunday-night-shooting-sheriff-among-injured/ | CROSS COUNTY, Ark. – A shooting in Parkin Sunday night left one person dead and another injured, then led to a pursuit and standoff that left the suspect dead and the Cross County Sheriff injured.
According to a release from the Arkansas State Police, Parkin police officers were called to a home in the 300 block of Smithdale Avenue shortly before 9 p.m.
After arriving on the scene, special agents said officers found 47-year-old Shoron Selvy and other victim both suffering from gunshot wounds. ASP officials said Selvy later died, while the other victim is stable in a Memphis hospital.
Agents said witnesses told police they saw the suspect, identified 20-year-old Darius Kirkwood, leaving the residence before police arrived. Investigators said that just moments later, a Wynne police officer spotted Kirkwood traveling toward Wynne on U.S. Highway 64.
After the officer attempted to stop Kirkwood, agents said a chase began involving officers and Cross County deputies along U.S. Highway 1 toward Forrest City, later turning onto a county road, then stopping at 2 County Road 7011.
ASP officials said officers approached Kirkwood’s vehicle after he ignored commands from deputies and police to exit the vehicle, which led to an exchange of gunfire.
Agents said officers with the Wynne Police Department and Cross County Sheriff’s Office fired their weapons at Kirkwood during the exchange of gunfire.
Kirkwood died at the scene, and the sheriff sustained a non-life-threatening wound. He was transported to a Memphis hospital and released earlier Monday.
The Arkansas State Police has been requested to investigate the homicide and shooting incidents. Agents ask that questions relating to their administrative status be directed to the respective departments. | 2 | 18,889 | 0.294599 | https://www.5newsonline.com/article/news/crime/homicide-suspect-killed-police-chase-cross-county/91-3a8ea090-b018-434e-a534-ad9f82b75401 | 2022-04-04 23:48:49+00:00 | CROSS COUNTY, Ark. — After police were dispatched to a home in Parkin where two gunshot victims were found, a multi-agency police chase ended with the suspect being killed after a gunfire exchange, according to authorities.
Parkin police officers arrived at the home on the evening of April 3 and found Shoron Selvy, 47, and another victim injured after being shot. Selvy died after being transferred to a nearby hospital.
Witnesses identified 20-year-old Darius Kirkwood as a possible suspect after he was seen leaving the home before police arrived, Arkansas State Police said in a statement.
A short time later, a Wynne police officer spotted Kirkwood and attempted to stop him while he was on US Highway 64. Police said that Kirkwood was "driving at a high rate of speed and forcing other motorists from the highway" and then Cross County deputies joined in the chase.
The pursuit, according to state police, ended on a county road along US Highway 1 toward Forrest City, where Kirkwood "ignored commands from deputies and police to exit the vehicle" and authorities approaching his vehicle to remove him lead to "an exchange of gunfire."
Kirkwood died at the scene and Cross County Sheriff David West was shot, but his injuries were non-life-threatening, and he has been released from the hospital.
State police say authorities from both the Wynne Police Department and Cross County Sheriff's Office fired their weapons during the incident.
Arkansas State Police said it has requested to investigate the homicide and the shooting that killed Kirkwood.
"Case files involving both incidents will be turned over to the Cross County prosecuting attorney who will use the investigative report to determine whether the use of deadly force by law enforcement officers was consistent with Arkansas laws," ASP said.
We will update this article with more information as it becomes available. |
https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/hasbro-adds-two-directors-plans-to-keep-wizards-unit-0 | Hasbro adds two directors, plans to keep Wizards unit
By Svea Herbst-Bayliss
BOSTON, April 4 (Reuters) - Hasbro Inc HAS.O on Monday added two directors to its board and said it will keep its Wizards of the Coast unit, rejecting calls from an activist investor to spin off the profitable unit and refresh the toy maker's board with its director nominees.
Elizabeth Hamren and Blake Jorgensen, executives with experience in gaming, technology, operations, and capital allocation joined the board as independent directors this month expanding the board's size to 13 members, the company said.
Hamren was chief operating officer at voice, video and text communication service Discord Inc and has experience working on Microsoft's MSFT.O Xbox products, while Jorgensen previously served as chief financial officer at video game company Electronic Arts EA.O.
Board chairman Rich Stoddart called Hamren and Jorgensen "proven, experienced leaders" who will add "tremendous incremental value and critical thinking."
Hasbro shares were up slightly at $84.58 on Monday.
Its announcement comes one week after Hasbro turned down a settlement offer from Alta Fox Capital Management LLC to add one of its nominees to the board and pick a second member on its own.
On March 27, Hasbro Chief Executive Chris Cocks told Alta Fox founder Connor Haley that the company was open to considering alternative settlement proposals from the hedge fund but was "willing to nominate only the most qualified director candidates," according to a regulatory filing.
Alta Fox also pushed Hasbro to consider spinning off Wizards of the Coast to boost its lagging share price, something the company said on Monday it will not do.
A spinoff "is unlikely to create value, is contrary to Hasbro's strategy, and would negatively impact the benefits Wizards realizes today from Hasbro’s Brand Blueprint on a consolidated basis," Stoddart wrote in a letter.
The unit, which publishes Dungeons & Dragons and Magic: The Gathering, saw its revenue grow 42% in 2021.
Cocks used to head the Wizards unit and wrote in a separate letter on Monday "the fundamental game plan we used at Wizards will be the roadmap we follow for the rest of Hasbro."
The company, valued at $11.7 billion, will focus on "fewer, bigger strategic priorities and scale, driving sustainable, profitable growth across bets with billion-dollar plus revenue potential," he added.
Alta Fox, which owns a 2.5% stake in Hasbro, nominated five directors to the company's board earlier this year. The company said it interviewed the two nominees the hedge fund made available to be interviewed.
The hedge fund earlier said it supported Cocks but that he should be surrounded by a "meaningfully refreshed board."
Alta Fox on Monday called Hasbro's move "defensive" and "reactionary" and signaled it will press on with a board fight.
"The Board's desire to continue operating Hasbro like a family business is a flashing red light for change and an obvious indicator that shareholder-appointed directors are needed at the Company," it said.
(Reporting by Svea Herbst-Bayliss Editing by Tomassz Janowski and Bill Berkrot)
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BOSTON, April 4 (Reuters) - Hasbro Inc (HAS.O) on Monday added two directors to its board and said it will keep its Wizards of the Coast unit, rejecting calls from an activist investor to spin off the profitable unit and refresh the toy maker's board with its director nominees.
Elizabeth Hamren and Blake Jorgensen, executives with experience in gaming, technology, operations, and capital allocation joined the board as independent directors this month expanding the board's size to 13 members, the company said.
Hamren was chief operating officer at voice, video and text communication service Discord Inc and has experience working on Microsoft's Xbox products while Jorgensen previously served as chief financial officer at video game company Electronic Arts(EA.O).
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Board chairman Rich Stoddart called Hamren and Jorgensen "proven, experienced leaders" who will add "tremendous incremental value and critical thinking."
Hasbro's announcement comes one week after it turned down a settlement offer from Alta Fox Capital Management LLC to add one of its nominees to the board and pick a second member on its own. Alta Fox also pushed Hasbro to consider spinning off the Wizards of the Coast unit to boost its lagging share price, something the company said on Monday it will not do.
A spin off "is unlikely to create value, is contrary to Hasbro's strategy, and would negatively impact the benefits Wizards realizes today from Hasbro’s Brand Blueprint on a consolidated basis," Stoddart wrote in a letter.
The unit, which publishes Dungeons & Dragons and Magic: The Gathering, saw its revenue grow 42% in 2021.
Hasbro's new CEO, Chris Cocks, used to head the Wizards unit and wrote in a separate letter on Monday "the fundamental game plan we used at Wizards will be the roadmap we follow for the rest of Hasbro."
The company, valued at $11.7 billion, will focus on "fewer, bigger strategic priorities and scale, driving sustainable, profitable growth across bets with billion-dollar plus revenue potential," he added.
Alta Fox, which owns a 2.5% stake in Hasbro, nominated five directors to the company's board earlier this year and the company said it interviewed the two nominees the hedge fund made available to be interviewed.
Alta Fox said earlier that it supported Cocks but that he should be surrounded by a "meaningfully refreshed board."
Alta Fox on Monday called Hasbro's move "defensive" and "reactionary" and signaled it will press on with a board fight. "The Board's desire to continue operating Hasbro like a family business is a flashing red light for change and an obvious indicator that shareholder-appointed directors are needed at the Company."
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/hasbro-adds-two-directors-plans-to-keep-wizards-unit-0 | Hasbro adds two directors, plans to keep Wizards unit
By Svea Herbst-Bayliss
BOSTON, April 4 (Reuters) - Hasbro Inc HAS.O on Monday added two directors to its board and said it will keep its Wizards of the Coast unit, rejecting calls from an activist investor to spin off the profitable unit and refresh the toy maker's board with its director nominees.
Elizabeth Hamren and Blake Jorgensen, executives with experience in gaming, technology, operations, and capital allocation joined the board as independent directors this month expanding the board's size to 13 members, the company said.
Hamren was chief operating officer at voice, video and text communication service Discord Inc and has experience working on Microsoft's MSFT.O Xbox products, while Jorgensen previously served as chief financial officer at video game company Electronic Arts EA.O.
Board chairman Rich Stoddart called Hamren and Jorgensen "proven, experienced leaders" who will add "tremendous incremental value and critical thinking."
Hasbro shares were up slightly at $84.58 on Monday.
Its announcement comes one week after Hasbro turned down a settlement offer from Alta Fox Capital Management LLC to add one of its nominees to the board and pick a second member on its own.
On March 27, Hasbro Chief Executive Chris Cocks told Alta Fox founder Connor Haley that the company was open to considering alternative settlement proposals from the hedge fund but was "willing to nominate only the most qualified director candidates," according to a regulatory filing.
Alta Fox also pushed Hasbro to consider spinning off Wizards of the Coast to boost its lagging share price, something the company said on Monday it will not do.
A spinoff "is unlikely to create value, is contrary to Hasbro's strategy, and would negatively impact the benefits Wizards realizes today from Hasbro’s Brand Blueprint on a consolidated basis," Stoddart wrote in a letter.
The unit, which publishes Dungeons & Dragons and Magic: The Gathering, saw its revenue grow 42% in 2021.
Cocks used to head the Wizards unit and wrote in a separate letter on Monday "the fundamental game plan we used at Wizards will be the roadmap we follow for the rest of Hasbro."
The company, valued at $11.7 billion, will focus on "fewer, bigger strategic priorities and scale, driving sustainable, profitable growth across bets with billion-dollar plus revenue potential," he added.
Alta Fox, which owns a 2.5% stake in Hasbro, nominated five directors to the company's board earlier this year. The company said it interviewed the two nominees the hedge fund made available to be interviewed.
The hedge fund earlier said it supported Cocks but that he should be surrounded by a "meaningfully refreshed board."
Alta Fox on Monday called Hasbro's move "defensive" and "reactionary" and signaled it will press on with a board fight.
"The Board's desire to continue operating Hasbro like a family business is a flashing red light for change and an obvious indicator that shareholder-appointed directors are needed at the Company," it said.
(Reporting by Svea Herbst-Bayliss Editing by Tomassz Janowski and Bill Berkrot)
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By Svea Herbst-Bayliss
BOSTON, April 4 (Reuters) - Hasbro Inc HAS.O on Monday added two directors to its board and said it will keep its Wizards of the Coast unit, rejecting calls from an activist investor to spin off the profitable unit and refresh the toy maker's board with its director nominees.
Elizabeth Hamren and Blake Jorgensen, executives with experience in gaming, technology, operations, and capital allocation joined the board as independent directors this month expanding the board's size to 13 members, the company said.
Hamren was chief operating officer at voice, video and text communication service Discord Inc and has experience working on Microsoft's Xbox products while Jorgensen previously served as chief financial officer at video game company Electronic ArtsEA.O.
Board chairman Rich Stoddart called Hamren and Jorgensen "proven, experienced leaders" who will add "tremendous incremental value and critical thinking."
Hasbro's announcement comes one week after it turned down a settlement offer from Alta Fox Capital Management LLC to add one of its nominees to the board and pick a second member on its own. Alta Fox also pushed Hasbro to consider spinning off the Wizards of the Coast unit to boost its lagging share price, something the company said on Monday it will not do.
A spin off "is unlikely to create value, is contrary to Hasbro's strategy, and would negatively impact the benefits Wizards realizes today from Hasbro’s Brand Blueprint on a consolidated basis," Stoddart wrote in a letter.
The unit, which publishes Dungeons & Dragons and Magic: The Gathering, saw its revenue grow 42% in 2021.
Hasbro's new CEO, Chris Cocks, used to head the Wizards unit and wrote in a separate letter on Monday "the fundamental game plan we used at Wizards will be the roadmap we follow for the rest of Hasbro."
The company, valued at $11.7 billion, will focus on "fewer, bigger strategic priorities and scale, driving sustainable, profitable growth across bets with billion-dollar plus revenue potential," he added.
Alta Fox, which owns a 2.5% stake in Hasbro, nominated five directors to the company's board earlier this year and the company said it interviewed the two nominees the hedge fund made available to be interviewed.
Alta Fox said earlier that it supported Cocks but that he should be surrounded by a "meaningfully refreshed board."
Alta Fox on Monday called Hasbro's move "defensive" and "reactionary" and signaled it will press on with a board fight. "The Board's desire to continue operating Hasbro like a family business is a flashing red light for change and an obvious indicator that shareholder-appointed directors are needed at the Company."
(Reporting by Svea Herbst-Bayliss Editing by Tomassz Janowski)
((svea.herbst@thomsonreuters.com; +617 856 4331; Reuters Messaging: svea.herbst.thomsonreuters.com@reuters.net))
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc. |
https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/hasbro-adds-two-directors-plans-to-keep-wizards-unit-0 | Hasbro adds two directors, plans to keep Wizards unit
By Svea Herbst-Bayliss
BOSTON, April 4 (Reuters) - Hasbro Inc HAS.O on Monday added two directors to its board and said it will keep its Wizards of the Coast unit, rejecting calls from an activist investor to spin off the profitable unit and refresh the toy maker's board with its director nominees.
Elizabeth Hamren and Blake Jorgensen, executives with experience in gaming, technology, operations, and capital allocation joined the board as independent directors this month expanding the board's size to 13 members, the company said.
Hamren was chief operating officer at voice, video and text communication service Discord Inc and has experience working on Microsoft's MSFT.O Xbox products, while Jorgensen previously served as chief financial officer at video game company Electronic Arts EA.O.
Board chairman Rich Stoddart called Hamren and Jorgensen "proven, experienced leaders" who will add "tremendous incremental value and critical thinking."
Hasbro shares were up slightly at $84.58 on Monday.
Its announcement comes one week after Hasbro turned down a settlement offer from Alta Fox Capital Management LLC to add one of its nominees to the board and pick a second member on its own.
On March 27, Hasbro Chief Executive Chris Cocks told Alta Fox founder Connor Haley that the company was open to considering alternative settlement proposals from the hedge fund but was "willing to nominate only the most qualified director candidates," according to a regulatory filing.
Alta Fox also pushed Hasbro to consider spinning off Wizards of the Coast to boost its lagging share price, something the company said on Monday it will not do.
A spinoff "is unlikely to create value, is contrary to Hasbro's strategy, and would negatively impact the benefits Wizards realizes today from Hasbro’s Brand Blueprint on a consolidated basis," Stoddart wrote in a letter.
The unit, which publishes Dungeons & Dragons and Magic: The Gathering, saw its revenue grow 42% in 2021.
Cocks used to head the Wizards unit and wrote in a separate letter on Monday "the fundamental game plan we used at Wizards will be the roadmap we follow for the rest of Hasbro."
The company, valued at $11.7 billion, will focus on "fewer, bigger strategic priorities and scale, driving sustainable, profitable growth across bets with billion-dollar plus revenue potential," he added.
Alta Fox, which owns a 2.5% stake in Hasbro, nominated five directors to the company's board earlier this year. The company said it interviewed the two nominees the hedge fund made available to be interviewed.
The hedge fund earlier said it supported Cocks but that he should be surrounded by a "meaningfully refreshed board."
Alta Fox on Monday called Hasbro's move "defensive" and "reactionary" and signaled it will press on with a board fight.
"The Board's desire to continue operating Hasbro like a family business is a flashing red light for change and an obvious indicator that shareholder-appointed directors are needed at the Company," it said.
(Reporting by Svea Herbst-Bayliss Editing by Tomassz Janowski and Bill Berkrot)
((svea.herbst@thomsonreuters.com; +617 856 4331; Reuters Messaging: svea.herbst.thomsonreuters.com@reuters.net))
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc. | 2 | 126,236 | 0.45909 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/business/money-report/dungeons-dragons-maker-hasbro-wins-board-battle-against-activist-investor-alta-fox/3725557/ | 2022-06-08 18:37:49+00:00 | - Hasbro has fended off a challenge from an activist investor that wanted to shake up its board and spin off the company's lucrative division that includes Dungeons & Dragons.
- On Wednesday, the Rhode Island-based toymaker said its shareholders voted to reelect its 13 directors by a "substantial margin," according to preliminary vote tallies.
- The proxy battle was sparked by Alta Fox Capital Management, which owns a 2.5% stake in the company worth around $325 million.
Hasbro has fended off a board challenge from an activist investor that wanted to shake up its board and spin off the toymaker's lucrative division that includes Dungeons & Dragons.
On Wednesday, the Rhode Island-based company said its shareholders voted to reelect its 13 directors by a "substantial margin," according to preliminary vote tallies.
"As the vote indicates, our highly skilled and recently refreshed board possesses experience and expertise directly relevant to overseeing Hasbro's world-class portfolio of assets across multiple play and entertainment categories," the company said in a statement Wednesday.
The proxy battle was sparked by Alta Fox Capital Management, which owns a 2.5% stake in the company worth around $325 million. Alta Fox nominated five directors to the company's board in February, but narrowed the slate down to one ahead of Wednesday's vote.
Alta Fox wanted to do away with Hasbro's current "brand blueprint" strategy and suggested spinning off the company's Wizards of the Coast and digital gaming business as part of a broader push to boost profitability in the company's consumer products and entertainment divisions.
Alta Fox told shareholders in February that the spinoff would increase Hasbro's share value by $100. The toy giant refuted that claim, saying that separating Wizards of the Coast from its core business would be detrimental to both the division and the company as a whole.
Money Report
Hasbro's strategy uses storytelling to drive toy sales. Under the late CEO Brian Goldner, the company successfully expanded beyond its core business into television, movies and digital gaming.
It uses toy brands like Transformers and My Little Pony to fuel movies and television shows, which then propel toy sales. The company is currently producing a Dungeons & Dragons movie and television show through eOne. It has also used these brands for publishing, apparel and accessories.
Hasbro shares were off less than 1% at 1:30 p.m. ET. |
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leeds-60987864 | Adrian Piaseczny: Tributes paid to father of two killed in collision
- Published
A father-of-two who died after being hit as he crossed the road in Huddersfield has been named by police.
Adrian Piaseczny, 24, died as a result of his injuries following the collision on the A62 Manchester Road on 28 March.
Mr Piaseczny was walking towards Huddersfield when he was hit by an Audi travelling the other way, said West Yorkshire Police.
Paying tribute, his family said: "Adrian had big heart and loved his whole family and friends very much."
They said Mr Piaseczny, from Fartown in Huddersfield, was fond of helping others.
"He was very empathetic, a wonderful young man. He had so much love for his mother, his sisters and brother.
"He was a doting father to his two children and partner who always put family first... the whole family are truly heart broken and he will be sadly missed by many," their statement added.
Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses and CCTV or dashcam footage of the incident.
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- Published
A father-of-two who died after being hit as he crossed the road in Huddersfield has been named by police.
Adrian Piaseczny, 24, died as a result of his injuries following the collision on the A62 Manchester Road on 28 March.
Mr Piaseczny was walking towards Huddersfield when he was hit by an Audi travelling the other way, said West Yorkshire Police.
Paying tribute, his family said: "Adrian had big heart and loved his whole family and friends very much."
They said Mr Piaseczny, from Fartown in Huddersfield, was fond of helping others.
"He was very empathetic, a wonderful young man. He had so much love for his mother, his sisters and brother.
"He was a doting father to his two children and partner who always put family first... the whole family are truly heart broken and he will be sadly missed by many," their statement added.
Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses and CCTV or dashcam footage of the incident.
Follow BBC Yorkshire on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Send your story ideas to yorkslincs.news@bbc.co.uk |
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leeds-60987864 | Adrian Piaseczny: Tributes paid to father of two killed in collision
- Published
A father-of-two who died after being hit as he crossed the road in Huddersfield has been named by police.
Adrian Piaseczny, 24, died as a result of his injuries following the collision on the A62 Manchester Road on 28 March.
Mr Piaseczny was walking towards Huddersfield when he was hit by an Audi travelling the other way, said West Yorkshire Police.
Paying tribute, his family said: "Adrian had big heart and loved his whole family and friends very much."
They said Mr Piaseczny, from Fartown in Huddersfield, was fond of helping others.
"He was very empathetic, a wonderful young man. He had so much love for his mother, his sisters and brother.
"He was a doting father to his two children and partner who always put family first... the whole family are truly heart broken and he will be sadly missed by many," their statement added.
Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses and CCTV or dashcam footage of the incident.
Follow BBC Yorkshire on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Send your story ideas to yorkslincs.news@bbc.co.uk | 1 | 82,610 | 0.527754 | https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/news/west-yorkshire-news/heartbroken-family-pay-tribute-wonderful-23591990 | 2022-04-04 17:18:11+00:00 | The heartbroken family of a man who died after being hit by a car while crossing Manchester Road in Huddersfield has paid an emotional tribute to the dad-of-two.
Adrian Piaseczny, 24, died on Monday, March 28 after he was knocked down by a blue Audi Quattro as he attempted to cross Manchester Road at 12.40am. He has today (Mon) been described by his family as a "very empathetic and wonderful young man."
In a statement released by West Yorkshire Police (WYP), his family said: "Adrian had a big heart and loved his whole family and friends very much, he was a very emotional lad, very well-mannered and always liked to help others.
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"He had so much love for his mother, his sisters and brother. He was a doting father to his two children and partner who always put family first and would happily give his last penny if you needed it. He was such a caring thoughtful and loving person; the whole family are truly heartbroken and he will be sadly missed by many."
WYP's Major Collision Enquiry Team is continuing to appeal for witnesses to the incident on March 28. The force said Adrian, from Fartown, was knocked down around 600 metres away from the junction with Cowlersley Lane.
Anyone with dashcam or CCTV footage from the area should call police on 101, quoting reference 0045 of March 28. Information can also be given online, here. |
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leeds-60987864 | Adrian Piaseczny: Tributes paid to father of two killed in collision
- Published
A father-of-two who died after being hit as he crossed the road in Huddersfield has been named by police.
Adrian Piaseczny, 24, died as a result of his injuries following the collision on the A62 Manchester Road on 28 March.
Mr Piaseczny was walking towards Huddersfield when he was hit by an Audi travelling the other way, said West Yorkshire Police.
Paying tribute, his family said: "Adrian had big heart and loved his whole family and friends very much."
They said Mr Piaseczny, from Fartown in Huddersfield, was fond of helping others.
"He was very empathetic, a wonderful young man. He had so much love for his mother, his sisters and brother.
"He was a doting father to his two children and partner who always put family first... the whole family are truly heart broken and he will be sadly missed by many," their statement added.
Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses and CCTV or dashcam footage of the incident.
Follow BBC Yorkshire on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Send your story ideas to yorkslincs.news@bbc.co.uk | 2 | 62,609 | 0.793326 | https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/worthing-dad-dies-on-scotland-motorcycling-holiday-3746814 | 2022-06-27 15:05:56+00:00 | Police Scotland has named 59-year-old Worthing dad Adrian Placzek as the victim of a fatal crash in Caithness on Tuesday, June 14.
Mr Placzek’s family said he was a ‘keen motorcycle enthusiast’, who was enjoying a motorcycling holiday with friends on the North Coast 500 route when the incident happened.
He bravely fought numerous critical injuries for a week in intensive care before he died, his family revealed via Police Scotland.
“They describe him as ‘a devoted father to two young children, and his partner Linda’ and say he will ‘always be remembered fondly by the family and friends he leaves behind’,” the police statement added.
Police officers in Caithness are appealing for further information following the collision on the A836.
The incident occurred around 3.15pm at Quarryside, Castletown and involved a BMW motorcycle and a Skoda Karoq car.
Police said Mr Placzek was initially taken to Caithness General Hospital, and then transferred to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary for treatment, but he died of his injuries on Wednesday, June 22.
Sergeant Ewan Calder, of Highland and Islands Road Policing, said: “We are continuing with enquiries to establish the full circumstances of this incident, and our sympathies are very much with Adrian's family at this distressing time.
"We would urge anyone who may have witnessed the crash, or who may have dashcam footage that could help our investigation, to please get in touch."
Local officers can be contacted via 101, quoting reference 2072 of June 14, 2022. |
https://www.darientimes.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Pick-4-Midday-game-17056725.php | JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Missouri Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
2-8-4-3
(two, eight, four, three)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Missouri Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
2-8-4-3
(two, eight, four, three) | 0 | 105,355 | 0 | https://www.milfordmirror.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Pick-4-Midday-game-17056725.php | 2022-04-04 19:02:24+00:00 | JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Missouri Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
2-8-4-3
(two, eight, four, three)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Missouri Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
2-8-4-3
(two, eight, four, three) |
https://www.darientimes.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Pick-4-Midday-game-17056725.php | JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Missouri Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
2-8-4-3
(two, eight, four, three)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Missouri Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
2-8-4-3
(two, eight, four, three) | 1 | 105,483 | 0 | https://www.thetelegraph.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Pick-4-Midday-game-17056725.php | 2022-04-04 19:03:20+00:00 | JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Missouri Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
2-8-4-3
(two, eight, four, three)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Missouri Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
2-8-4-3
(two, eight, four, three) |
https://www.darientimes.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Pick-4-Midday-game-17056725.php | JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Missouri Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
2-8-4-3
(two, eight, four, three)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Missouri Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
2-8-4-3
(two, eight, four, three) | 2 | 105,877 | 0 | https://www.trumbulltimes.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Pick-4-Midday-game-17056725.php | 2022-04-04 19:05:41+00:00 | JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Missouri Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
2-8-4-3
(two, eight, four, three)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Missouri Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
2-8-4-3
(two, eight, four, three) |
https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/your-sussex/east-sussex/rother/207-further-coronavirus-cases-in-rother-3640430 | The number of coronavirus cases in Rother increased by 207 over the weekend which followed the end of free testing in England, official figures show.
The withdrawal of free tests for most people in the country on April 1 means the figures are not an accurate reflection of the number of people with Covid.
A total of 24,886 cases had been confirmed in Rother when the UK coronavirus daily dashboard was updated on April 4 (Monday), up from 24,679 on Friday.
The cumulative rate of infection in Rother, which covers the whole pandemic, stands at 25,731 cases per 100,000 people, far lower than the England average of 31,806.
In England, Scotland and Northern Ireland, if one person tests positive for the virus more than 90 days after the first infection, two infection episodes will be recorded, according to the UK Health Security Agency.
Across the UK, the number of recorded cases increased by 142,807 over the last 24 hours, to 21,359,681.
England’s change in testing requirements means the reported number of coronavirus cases in the UK is also likely to be an underestimate.
There were no new coronavirus deaths recorded over the weekend in Rother.
The dashboard shows 376 people had died in the area by April 4 (Monday) – which was unchanged from Friday.
It means there have been three deaths in the past week, which is an increase on two the previous week.
They were among 21,199 deaths recorded across the South East.
The figures include anyone who died within 28 days of a positive test result for Covid-19, and whose usual residence was in Rother.
Daily death counts are revised each day, with each case backdated to the actual date of death, so some areas might see their figures revised down.
Figures reported on a Monday are likely to be lower as a result of a lag in reporting deaths over the weekend.
The figures also show that three-quarters of people in Rother have received a booster dose of a Covid-19 vaccine.
The latest figures show 64,225 people had received a booster or third dose by April 3 (Sunday) – 73% of those aged 12 and over, based on the number of people on the National Immunisation Management Service database.
A total of 74,920 people (85%) had received two jabs by that date.
Across England, 67% of people aged 12 and above had received a booster.
Unlike at local level, the national rate was calculated using mid-2020 population estimates from the Office for National Statistics. | 0 | 48,794 | 0.194324 | https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/your-sussex/east-sussex/rother/95-further-coronavirus-cases-and-one-more-death-recorded-in-rother-3637524 | 2022-04-01 16:53:50+00:00 | The number of coronavirus cases in Rother increased by 95 in the last 24 hours, official figures show – and one more death was recorded.
A total of 24,679 cases had been confirmed in Rother when the UK coronavirus daily dashboard was updated on April 1 (Friday), up from 24,584 on Thursday.
From April 1, free coronavirus testing has ended for millions of people in England with most people now needing to shop on the high street for paid-for tests if they want them.
However, it will continue during April in Scotland and Northern Ireland, and until the summer in Wales.
The cumulative rate of infection in Rother, which covers the whole pandemic, stands at 25,517 cases per 100,000 people, far lower than the England average of 31,591.
In England, Scotland and Northern Ireland, if one person tests positive for the virus more than 90 days after the first infection, two infection episodes will be recorded, according to the UK Health Security Agency.
Across the UK, the number of recorded cases increased by 69,449 over the period, to 21,216,874.
There was also one more coronavirus death recorded in the latest 24-hour period in Rother.
The dashboard shows 376 people had died in the area by April 1 (Friday) – up from 375 on Thursday.
It means there have been three deaths in the past week, which is a decrease on four the previous week.
They were among 21,176 deaths recorded across the South East.
The figures include anyone who died within 28 days of a positive test result for Covid-19, and whose usual residence was in Rother.
Daily death counts are revised each day, with each case backdated to the actual date of death.
The figures also show that three-quarters of people in Rother have received a booster dose of a Covid-19 vaccine.
The latest figures show 64,169 people had received a booster or third dose by March 31 (Thursday) – 73% of those aged 12 and over, based on the number of people on the National Immunisation Management Service database.
A total of 74,872 people (85%) had received two jabs by that date.
Across England, 67% of people aged 12 and above had received a booster.
Unlike at local level, the national rate was calculated using mid-2020 population estimates from the Office for National Statistics. |
https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/your-sussex/east-sussex/rother/207-further-coronavirus-cases-in-rother-3640430 | The number of coronavirus cases in Rother increased by 207 over the weekend which followed the end of free testing in England, official figures show.
The withdrawal of free tests for most people in the country on April 1 means the figures are not an accurate reflection of the number of people with Covid.
A total of 24,886 cases had been confirmed in Rother when the UK coronavirus daily dashboard was updated on April 4 (Monday), up from 24,679 on Friday.
The cumulative rate of infection in Rother, which covers the whole pandemic, stands at 25,731 cases per 100,000 people, far lower than the England average of 31,806.
In England, Scotland and Northern Ireland, if one person tests positive for the virus more than 90 days after the first infection, two infection episodes will be recorded, according to the UK Health Security Agency.
Across the UK, the number of recorded cases increased by 142,807 over the last 24 hours, to 21,359,681.
England’s change in testing requirements means the reported number of coronavirus cases in the UK is also likely to be an underestimate.
There were no new coronavirus deaths recorded over the weekend in Rother.
The dashboard shows 376 people had died in the area by April 4 (Monday) – which was unchanged from Friday.
It means there have been three deaths in the past week, which is an increase on two the previous week.
They were among 21,199 deaths recorded across the South East.
The figures include anyone who died within 28 days of a positive test result for Covid-19, and whose usual residence was in Rother.
Daily death counts are revised each day, with each case backdated to the actual date of death, so some areas might see their figures revised down.
Figures reported on a Monday are likely to be lower as a result of a lag in reporting deaths over the weekend.
The figures also show that three-quarters of people in Rother have received a booster dose of a Covid-19 vaccine.
The latest figures show 64,225 people had received a booster or third dose by April 3 (Sunday) – 73% of those aged 12 and over, based on the number of people on the National Immunisation Management Service database.
A total of 74,920 people (85%) had received two jabs by that date.
Across England, 67% of people aged 12 and above had received a booster.
Unlike at local level, the national rate was calculated using mid-2020 population estimates from the Office for National Statistics. | 1 | 12,414 | 0.252515 | https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/your-sussex/east-sussex/rother/99-further-coronavirus-cases-and-two-more-deaths-recorded-in-rother-3636714 | 2022-04-01 14:16:31+00:00 | The number of coronavirus cases in Rother increased by 99 in the last 24 hours, official figures show – and two more deaths were recorded.
A total of 24,584 cases had been confirmed in Rother when the UK coronavirus daily dashboard was updated on March 31 (Thursday), up from 24,485 on Wednesday.
The cumulative rate of infection in Rother, which covers the whole pandemic, stands at 25,419 cases per 100,000 people, far lower than the England average of 31,485.
In England, Scotland and Northern Ireland, if one person tests positive for the virus more than 90 days after the first infection, two infection episodes will be recorded, according to the UK Health Security Agency.
Across the UK, the number of recorded cases increased by 74,416 over the period, to 21,147,425.
There were also two more coronavirus deaths recorded in the latest 24-hour period in Rother.
The dashboard shows 375 people had died in the area by March 31 (Thursday) – up from 373 on Wednesday.
It means there have been three deaths in the past week, which is a decrease on four the previous week.
They were among 21,155 deaths recorded across the South East.
The figures include anyone who died within 28 days of a positive test result for Covid-19, and whose usual residence was in Rother.
Daily death counts are revised each day, with each case backdated to the actual date of death.
The figures also show that three-quarters of people in Rother have received a booster dose of a Covid-19 vaccine.
The latest figures show 64,163 people had received a booster or third dose by March 30 (Wednesday) – 73% of those aged 12 and over, based on the number of people on the National Immunisation Management Service database.
A total of 74,817 people (85%) had received two jabs by that date.
Across England, 67% of people aged 12 and above had received a booster.
Unlike at local level, the national rate was calculated using mid-2020 population estimates from the Office for National Statistics. |
https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/your-sussex/east-sussex/rother/207-further-coronavirus-cases-in-rother-3640430 | The number of coronavirus cases in Rother increased by 207 over the weekend which followed the end of free testing in England, official figures show.
The withdrawal of free tests for most people in the country on April 1 means the figures are not an accurate reflection of the number of people with Covid.
A total of 24,886 cases had been confirmed in Rother when the UK coronavirus daily dashboard was updated on April 4 (Monday), up from 24,679 on Friday.
The cumulative rate of infection in Rother, which covers the whole pandemic, stands at 25,731 cases per 100,000 people, far lower than the England average of 31,806.
In England, Scotland and Northern Ireland, if one person tests positive for the virus more than 90 days after the first infection, two infection episodes will be recorded, according to the UK Health Security Agency.
Across the UK, the number of recorded cases increased by 142,807 over the last 24 hours, to 21,359,681.
England’s change in testing requirements means the reported number of coronavirus cases in the UK is also likely to be an underestimate.
There were no new coronavirus deaths recorded over the weekend in Rother.
The dashboard shows 376 people had died in the area by April 4 (Monday) – which was unchanged from Friday.
It means there have been three deaths in the past week, which is an increase on two the previous week.
They were among 21,199 deaths recorded across the South East.
The figures include anyone who died within 28 days of a positive test result for Covid-19, and whose usual residence was in Rother.
Daily death counts are revised each day, with each case backdated to the actual date of death, so some areas might see their figures revised down.
Figures reported on a Monday are likely to be lower as a result of a lag in reporting deaths over the weekend.
The figures also show that three-quarters of people in Rother have received a booster dose of a Covid-19 vaccine.
The latest figures show 64,225 people had received a booster or third dose by April 3 (Sunday) – 73% of those aged 12 and over, based on the number of people on the National Immunisation Management Service database.
A total of 74,920 people (85%) had received two jabs by that date.
Across England, 67% of people aged 12 and above had received a booster.
Unlike at local level, the national rate was calculated using mid-2020 population estimates from the Office for National Statistics. | 2 | 98,387 | 0.470529 | https://www.lincolnshireworld.com/lincolnshire/grimsby/411-further-coronavirus-cases-in-north-east-lincolnshire-3640493 | 2022-04-04 18:30:24+00:00 | The number of coronavirus cases in North East Lincolnshire increased by 411 over the weekend which followed the end of free testing in England, official figures show.
The withdrawal of free tests for most people in the country on April 1 means the figures are not an accurate reflection of the number of people with Covid.
A total of 50,513 cases had been confirmed in North East Lincolnshire when the UK coronavirus daily dashboard was updated on April 4 (Monday), up from 50,102 on Friday.
The cumulative rate of infection in North East Lincolnshire, which covers the whole pandemic, stands at 31,697 cases per 100,000 people, lower than the England average of 31,806.
In England, Scotland and Northern Ireland, if one person tests positive for the virus more than 90 days after the first infection, two infection episodes will be recorded, according to the UK Health Security Agency.
Across the UK, the number of recorded cases increased by 142,807 over the last 24 hours, to 21,359,681.
England’s change in testing requirements means the reported number of coronavirus cases in the UK is also likely to be an underestimate.
There were no new coronavirus deaths recorded over the weekend in North East Lincolnshire.
The dashboard shows 384 people had died in the area by April 4 (Monday) – which was unchanged from Friday.
It means there have been no deaths in the past week, which is a decrease on one the previous week.
They were among 14,614 deaths recorded across Yorkshire and The Humber.
The figures include anyone who died within 28 days of a positive test result for Covid-19, and whose usual residence was in North East Lincolnshire.
Daily death counts are revised each day, with each case backdated to the actual date of death, so some areas might see their figures revised down.
Figures reported on a Monday are likely to be lower as a result of a lag in reporting deaths over the weekend.
The figures also show that three in five people in North East Lincolnshire have received a booster dose of a Covid-19 vaccine.
The latest figures show 87,094 people had received a booster or third dose by April 3 (Sunday) – 61% of those aged 12 and over, based on the number of people on the National Immunisation Management Service database.
A total of 112,806 people (79%) had received two jabs by that date.
Across England, 67% of people aged 12 and above had received a booster.
Unlike at local level, the national rate was calculated using mid-2020 population estimates from the Office for National Statistics. |
https://www.timesunion.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Pick-4-Midday-game-17056595.php | DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
4-3-1-8
(four, three, one, eight)
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
4-3-1-8
(four, three, one, eight) | 0 | 93,049 | 0 | https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Pick-4-Midday-game-17056595.php | 2022-04-04 18:06:24+00:00 | DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
4-3-1-8
(four, three, one, eight)
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
4-3-1-8
(four, three, one, eight) |
https://www.timesunion.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Pick-4-Midday-game-17056595.php | DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
4-3-1-8
(four, three, one, eight)
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
4-3-1-8
(four, three, one, eight) | 1 | 93,729 | 0 | https://www.sheltonherald.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Pick-4-Midday-game-17056595.php | 2022-04-04 18:09:31+00:00 | DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
4-3-1-8
(four, three, one, eight)
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
4-3-1-8
(four, three, one, eight) |
https://www.timesunion.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Pick-4-Midday-game-17056595.php | DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
4-3-1-8
(four, three, one, eight)
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
4-3-1-8
(four, three, one, eight) | 2 | 94,251 | 0 | https://www.houstonchronicle.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Pick-4-Midday-game-17056595.php | 2022-04-04 18:11:42+00:00 | DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
4-3-1-8
(four, three, one, eight)
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
4-3-1-8
(four, three, one, eight) |
https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/greece-completes-early-repayment-bailout-loans-imf-83869460 | Greece completes early repayment of bailout loans to IMF
Greece's finance minister says the country has repaid its outstanding debts dating back to its financial crisis to the International Monetary Fund two years ahead of schedule
ATHENS, Greece -- Greece has repaid its outstanding debts dating back to its financial crisis to the International Monetary Fund, two years ahead of schedule, the country's finance minister said Monday.
Christos Staikouras hailed the payment as “a very positive development” that would mean significant savings in debt servicing costs.
“This closes a chapter that opened in May 2010, when Greece appealed to the fund for financial support,” Staikouras said.
Greece’s European Union bailout lenders gave the formal go-ahead last week for the early repayment of the outstanding loans worth 1.86 billion euros ($2 billion). Their approval was needed as the initial requirement was for early IMF repayments to be made in parallel with those made to European lenders.
Three successive bailouts totaling some 260 billion euros ($285 billion) between 2010 and 2018 prevented Greece from going bankrupt and exiting the shared euro currency. But successive Greek governments were forced to implement painful budget cuts and tax hikes that led to a surge in unemployment and poverty.
Despite exiting the bailout program in 2018, Greece remains under an enhanced surveillance program created by European lenders to monitor spending, an arrangement due to end later this year.
The EU bailout fund, the European Stability Mechanism, last week also approved the early Greek repayment of 2.65 billion euros ($2.91 billion) in loans made before the ESM was formally established. | 0 | 116,388 | 0.178737 | https://news.yahoo.com/greece-completes-early-repayment-bailout-190319938.html | 2022-04-04 19:56:24+00:00 | Greece completes early repayment of bailout loans to IMF
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece has repaid its outstanding debts dating back to its financial crisis to the International Monetary Fund, two years ahead of schedule, the country's finance minister said Monday.
Christos Staikouras hailed the payment as “a very positive development” that would mean significant savings in debt servicing costs.
“This closes a chapter that opened in May 2010, when Greece appealed to the fund for financial support,” Staikouras said.
Greece’s European Union bailout lenders gave the formal go-ahead last week for the early repayment of the outstanding loans worth 1.86 billion euros ($2 billion). Their approval was needed as the initial requirement was for early IMF repayments to be made in parallel with those made to European lenders.
Three successive bailouts totaling some 260 billion euros ($285 billion) between 2010 and 2018 prevented Greece from going bankrupt and exiting the shared euro currency. But successive Greek governments were forced to implement painful budget cuts and tax hikes that led to a surge in unemployment and poverty.
Despite exiting the bailout program in 2018, Greece remains under an enhanced surveillance program created by European lenders to monitor spending, an arrangement due to end later this year.
The EU bailout fund, the European Stability Mechanism, last week also approved the early Greek repayment of 2.65 billion euros ($2.91 billion) in loans made before the ESM was formally established. |
https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/greece-completes-early-repayment-bailout-loans-imf-83869460 | Greece completes early repayment of bailout loans to IMF
Greece's finance minister says the country has repaid its outstanding debts dating back to its financial crisis to the International Monetary Fund two years ahead of schedule
ATHENS, Greece -- Greece has repaid its outstanding debts dating back to its financial crisis to the International Monetary Fund, two years ahead of schedule, the country's finance minister said Monday.
Christos Staikouras hailed the payment as “a very positive development” that would mean significant savings in debt servicing costs.
“This closes a chapter that opened in May 2010, when Greece appealed to the fund for financial support,” Staikouras said.
Greece’s European Union bailout lenders gave the formal go-ahead last week for the early repayment of the outstanding loans worth 1.86 billion euros ($2 billion). Their approval was needed as the initial requirement was for early IMF repayments to be made in parallel with those made to European lenders.
Three successive bailouts totaling some 260 billion euros ($285 billion) between 2010 and 2018 prevented Greece from going bankrupt and exiting the shared euro currency. But successive Greek governments were forced to implement painful budget cuts and tax hikes that led to a surge in unemployment and poverty.
Despite exiting the bailout program in 2018, Greece remains under an enhanced surveillance program created by European lenders to monitor spending, an arrangement due to end later this year.
The EU bailout fund, the European Stability Mechanism, last week also approved the early Greek repayment of 2.65 billion euros ($2.91 billion) in loans made before the ESM was formally established. | 1 | 136,828 | 0.178978 | https://www.mymotherlode.com/news/europe/2457073/greece-completes-early-repayment-of-bailout-loans-to-imf.html | 2022-04-04 21:32:03+00:00 | Greece completes early repayment of bailout loans to IMF
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece has repaid its outstanding debts dating back to its financial crisis to the International Monetary Fund, two years ahead of schedule, the country’s finance minister said Monday.
Christos Staikouras hailed the payment as “a very positive development” that would mean significant savings in debt servicing costs.
“This closes a chapter that opened in May 2010, when Greece appealed to the fund for financial support,” Staikouras said.
Greece’s European Union bailout lenders gave the formal go-ahead last week for the early repayment of the outstanding loans worth 1.86 billion euros ($2 billion). Their approval was needed as the initial requirement was for early IMF repayments to be made in parallel with those made to European lenders.
Three successive bailouts totaling some 260 billion euros ($285 billion) between 2010 and 2018 prevented Greece from going bankrupt and exiting the shared euro currency. But successive Greek governments were forced to implement painful budget cuts and tax hikes that led to a surge in unemployment and poverty.
Despite exiting the bailout program in 2018, Greece remains under an enhanced surveillance program created by European lenders to monitor spending, an arrangement due to end later this year.
The EU bailout fund, the European Stability Mechanism, last week also approved the early Greek repayment of 2.65 billion euros ($2.91 billion) in loans made before the ESM was formally established. |
https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/greece-completes-early-repayment-bailout-loans-imf-83869460 | Greece completes early repayment of bailout loans to IMF
Greece's finance minister says the country has repaid its outstanding debts dating back to its financial crisis to the International Monetary Fund two years ahead of schedule
ATHENS, Greece -- Greece has repaid its outstanding debts dating back to its financial crisis to the International Monetary Fund, two years ahead of schedule, the country's finance minister said Monday.
Christos Staikouras hailed the payment as “a very positive development” that would mean significant savings in debt servicing costs.
“This closes a chapter that opened in May 2010, when Greece appealed to the fund for financial support,” Staikouras said.
Greece’s European Union bailout lenders gave the formal go-ahead last week for the early repayment of the outstanding loans worth 1.86 billion euros ($2 billion). Their approval was needed as the initial requirement was for early IMF repayments to be made in parallel with those made to European lenders.
Three successive bailouts totaling some 260 billion euros ($285 billion) between 2010 and 2018 prevented Greece from going bankrupt and exiting the shared euro currency. But successive Greek governments were forced to implement painful budget cuts and tax hikes that led to a surge in unemployment and poverty.
Despite exiting the bailout program in 2018, Greece remains under an enhanced surveillance program created by European lenders to monitor spending, an arrangement due to end later this year.
The EU bailout fund, the European Stability Mechanism, last week also approved the early Greek repayment of 2.65 billion euros ($2.91 billion) in loans made before the ESM was formally established. | 2 | 100,423 | 0.215332 | https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/greece-completes-early-repayment-of-bailout-loans-to-imf-172762 | 2022-04-06 07:04:58+00:00 | Greece completes early repayment of bailout loans to IMF
ATHENS - The Associated Press
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Greece has repaid its outstanding debts dating back to its financial crisis to the International Monetary Fund, two years ahead of schedule, the country’s finance minister said on April 4.
Christos Staikouras hailed the payment as “a very positive development” that would mean significant savings in debt servicing costs.
“This closes a chapter that opened in May 2010, when Greece appealed to the fund for financial support,” Staikouras said.
Greece’s European Union bailout lenders gave the formal go-ahead last week for the early repayment of the outstanding loans worth 1.86 billion euros ($2 billion). Their approval was needed as the initial requirement was for early IMF repayments to be made in parallel with those made to European lenders.
Three successive bailouts totaling some 260 billion euros ($285 billion) between 2010 and 2018 prevented Greece from going bankrupt and exiting the shared euro currency. But successive Greek governments were forced to implement painful budget cuts and tax hikes that led to a surge in unemployment and poverty.
Despite exiting the bailout program in 2018, Greece remains under an enhanced surveillance program created by European lenders to monitor spending, an arrangement due to end later this year.
The EU bailout fund, the European Stability Mechanism, last week also approved the early Greek repayment of 2.65 billion euros ($2.91 billion) in loans made before the ESM was formally established. |
https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article/Alert-Police-say-more-than-100-shots-were-fired-17056768.php | SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Police say more than 100 shots were fired in the Sacramento mass shooting, 1 man arrested on assault and gun charges.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Police say more than 100 shots were fired in the Sacramento mass shooting, 1 man arrested on assault and gun charges. | 0 | 108,085 | 0 | https://www.theridgefieldpress.com/news/article/Alert-Police-say-more-than-100-shots-were-fired-17056768.php | 2022-04-04 19:16:49+00:00 | SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Police say more than 100 shots were fired in the Sacramento mass shooting, 1 man arrested on assault and gun charges.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Police say more than 100 shots were fired in the Sacramento mass shooting, 1 man arrested on assault and gun charges. |
https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article/Alert-Police-say-more-than-100-shots-were-fired-17056768.php | SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Police say more than 100 shots were fired in the Sacramento mass shooting, 1 man arrested on assault and gun charges.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Police say more than 100 shots were fired in the Sacramento mass shooting, 1 man arrested on assault and gun charges. | 1 | 108,154 | 0 | https://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Alert-Police-say-more-than-100-shots-were-fired-17056768.php | 2022-04-04 19:17:14+00:00 | SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Police say more than 100 shots were fired in the Sacramento mass shooting, 1 man arrested on assault and gun charges.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Police say more than 100 shots were fired in the Sacramento mass shooting, 1 man arrested on assault and gun charges. |
https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article/Alert-Police-say-more-than-100-shots-were-fired-17056768.php | SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Police say more than 100 shots were fired in the Sacramento mass shooting, 1 man arrested on assault and gun charges.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Police say more than 100 shots were fired in the Sacramento mass shooting, 1 man arrested on assault and gun charges. | 2 | 108,249 | 0 | https://www.bigrapidsnews.com/news/article/Alert-Police-say-more-than-100-shots-were-fired-17056768.php | 2022-04-04 19:17:50+00:00 | SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Police say more than 100 shots were fired in the Sacramento mass shooting, 1 man arrested on assault and gun charges.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Police say more than 100 shots were fired in the Sacramento mass shooting, 1 man arrested on assault and gun charges. |
https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/early-official-tally-confirms-win-for-serbia-populist-leader/ | BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — An early official count of Serbia’s national election on Monday confirmed the landslide victory of President Aleksandar Vucic and his populist party — important allies of Russia in the volatile Balkans and in Europe.
Vucic scored an outright victory in Sunday’s presidential vote with the backing of nearly 60% of the voters, while his Serbian Progressive Party gained 43% of ballots, according to a near-complete tally of the state election authorities.
The results mean that no runoff vote is needed in the presidential election and that Vucic’s party will be able to form the next Serbian government in a coalition with junior partners in the 250-member assembly.
The main opposition group, United for Serbia’s Victory, trailed the populists in the parliamentary election with some 13% of the votes. The group’s presidential candidate Zdravko Ponos gained 17%, the official results showed.
Despite being so far behind nationally, the opposition groups appeared to be in a tight race with the populists in the capital, Belgrade, where ballots are still being counted.
Both the opposition groups and independent observers have listed a series of irregularities and incidents, including violent ones. The ruling party has denied vote manipulation or pressuring voters.
Since the party came to power in 2012, Vucic has gradually clamped down on mainstream media and institutions, assuming complete control over the years. A former ultranationalist, Vucic has served as defense minister, prime minister and president.
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday congratulated Vucic, saying that the outcome confirms a “broad public support” for his independent foreign policies. The Russian leader voiced hope that Vucic’s activities will help further strengthen the “strategic partnership” between Russia and Serbia.
Portraying himself as a guarantor of peace and stability amid the war in Ukraine, Vucic has refused to join Western sanctions against Russia despite formally seeking membership in the European Union for Serbia.
After declaring victory on Sunday evening, he said the new government will face tough decisions but will seek to maintain friendly relations with historically close Slavic ally Russia.
Most of the parties running in the election were right-leaning, reflecting the predominantly conservative sentiments among Serbia’s 6.5 million voters. For the first time, however, a green-left coalition made it into the parliament, reflecting rising public interest in neglected environmental problems in the Balkan country.
Turnout was nearly 60%, which is higher than recent votes. | 0 | 915 | 0 | https://www.ozarksfirst.com/local-news/world-news/early-official-tally-confirms-win-for-serbia-populist-leader/ | 2022-04-04 22:20:23+00:00 | BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — An early official count of Serbia’s national election on Monday confirmed the landslide victory of President Aleksandar Vucic and his populist party — important allies of Russia in the volatile Balkans and in Europe.
Vucic scored an outright victory in Sunday’s presidential vote with the backing of nearly 60% of the voters, while his Serbian Progressive Party gained 43% of ballots, according to a near-complete tally of the state election authorities.
The results mean that no runoff vote is needed in the presidential election and that Vucic’s party will be able to form the next Serbian government in a coalition with junior partners in the 250-member assembly.
The main opposition group, United for Serbia’s Victory, trailed the populists in the parliamentary election with some 13% of the votes. The group’s presidential candidate Zdravko Ponos gained 17%, the official results showed.
Despite being so far behind nationally, the opposition groups appeared to be in a tight race with the populists in the capital, Belgrade, where ballots are still being counted.
Both the opposition groups and independent observers have listed a series of irregularities and incidents, including violent ones. The ruling party has denied vote manipulation or pressuring voters.
Since the party came to power in 2012, Vucic has gradually clamped down on mainstream media and institutions, assuming complete control over the years. A former ultranationalist, Vucic has served as defense minister, prime minister and president.
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday congratulated Vucic, saying that the outcome confirms a “broad public support” for his independent foreign policies. The Russian leader voiced hope that Vucic’s activities will help further strengthen the “strategic partnership” between Russia and Serbia.
Portraying himself as a guarantor of peace and stability amid the war in Ukraine, Vucic has refused to join Western sanctions against Russia despite formally seeking membership in the European Union for Serbia.
After declaring victory on Sunday evening, he said the new government will face tough decisions but will seek to maintain friendly relations with historically close Slavic ally Russia.
Most of the parties running in the election were right-leaning, reflecting the predominantly conservative sentiments among Serbia’s 6.5 million voters. For the first time, however, a green-left coalition made it into the parliament, reflecting rising public interest in neglected environmental problems in the Balkan country.
Turnout was nearly 60%, which is higher than recent votes. |
https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/early-official-tally-confirms-win-for-serbia-populist-leader/ | BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — An early official count of Serbia’s national election on Monday confirmed the landslide victory of President Aleksandar Vucic and his populist party — important allies of Russia in the volatile Balkans and in Europe.
Vucic scored an outright victory in Sunday’s presidential vote with the backing of nearly 60% of the voters, while his Serbian Progressive Party gained 43% of ballots, according to a near-complete tally of the state election authorities.
The results mean that no runoff vote is needed in the presidential election and that Vucic’s party will be able to form the next Serbian government in a coalition with junior partners in the 250-member assembly.
The main opposition group, United for Serbia’s Victory, trailed the populists in the parliamentary election with some 13% of the votes. The group’s presidential candidate Zdravko Ponos gained 17%, the official results showed.
Despite being so far behind nationally, the opposition groups appeared to be in a tight race with the populists in the capital, Belgrade, where ballots are still being counted.
Both the opposition groups and independent observers have listed a series of irregularities and incidents, including violent ones. The ruling party has denied vote manipulation or pressuring voters.
Since the party came to power in 2012, Vucic has gradually clamped down on mainstream media and institutions, assuming complete control over the years. A former ultranationalist, Vucic has served as defense minister, prime minister and president.
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday congratulated Vucic, saying that the outcome confirms a “broad public support” for his independent foreign policies. The Russian leader voiced hope that Vucic’s activities will help further strengthen the “strategic partnership” between Russia and Serbia.
Portraying himself as a guarantor of peace and stability amid the war in Ukraine, Vucic has refused to join Western sanctions against Russia despite formally seeking membership in the European Union for Serbia.
After declaring victory on Sunday evening, he said the new government will face tough decisions but will seek to maintain friendly relations with historically close Slavic ally Russia.
Most of the parties running in the election were right-leaning, reflecting the predominantly conservative sentiments among Serbia’s 6.5 million voters. For the first time, however, a green-left coalition made it into the parliament, reflecting rising public interest in neglected environmental problems in the Balkan country.
Turnout was nearly 60%, which is higher than recent votes. | 1 | 2,911 | 0 | https://www.tristatehomepage.com/international/ap-international/early-official-tally-confirms-win-for-serbia-populist-leader/ | 2022-04-04 22:28:07+00:00 | BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — An early official count of Serbia’s national election on Monday confirmed the landslide victory of President Aleksandar Vucic and his populist party — important allies of Russia in the volatile Balkans and in Europe.
Vucic scored an outright victory in Sunday’s presidential vote with the backing of nearly 60% of the voters, while his Serbian Progressive Party gained 43% of ballots, according to a near-complete tally of the state election authorities.
The results mean that no runoff vote is needed in the presidential election and that Vucic’s party will be able to form the next Serbian government in a coalition with junior partners in the 250-member assembly.
The main opposition group, United for Serbia’s Victory, trailed the populists in the parliamentary election with some 13% of the votes. The group’s presidential candidate Zdravko Ponos gained 17%, the official results showed.
Despite being so far behind nationally, the opposition groups appeared to be in a tight race with the populists in the capital, Belgrade, where ballots are still being counted.
Both the opposition groups and independent observers have listed a series of irregularities and incidents, including violent ones. The ruling party has denied vote manipulation or pressuring voters.
Since the party came to power in 2012, Vucic has gradually clamped down on mainstream media and institutions, assuming complete control over the years. A former ultranationalist, Vucic has served as defense minister, prime minister and president.
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday congratulated Vucic, saying that the outcome confirms a “broad public support” for his independent foreign policies. The Russian leader voiced hope that Vucic’s activities will help further strengthen the “strategic partnership” between Russia and Serbia.
Portraying himself as a guarantor of peace and stability amid the war in Ukraine, Vucic has refused to join Western sanctions against Russia despite formally seeking membership in the European Union for Serbia.
After declaring victory on Sunday evening, he said the new government will face tough decisions but will seek to maintain friendly relations with historically close Slavic ally Russia.
Most of the parties running in the election were right-leaning, reflecting the predominantly conservative sentiments among Serbia’s 6.5 million voters. For the first time, however, a green-left coalition made it into the parliament, reflecting rising public interest in neglected environmental problems in the Balkan country.
Turnout was nearly 60%, which is higher than recent votes. |
https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/early-official-tally-confirms-win-for-serbia-populist-leader/ | BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — An early official count of Serbia’s national election on Monday confirmed the landslide victory of President Aleksandar Vucic and his populist party — important allies of Russia in the volatile Balkans and in Europe.
Vucic scored an outright victory in Sunday’s presidential vote with the backing of nearly 60% of the voters, while his Serbian Progressive Party gained 43% of ballots, according to a near-complete tally of the state election authorities.
The results mean that no runoff vote is needed in the presidential election and that Vucic’s party will be able to form the next Serbian government in a coalition with junior partners in the 250-member assembly.
The main opposition group, United for Serbia’s Victory, trailed the populists in the parliamentary election with some 13% of the votes. The group’s presidential candidate Zdravko Ponos gained 17%, the official results showed.
Despite being so far behind nationally, the opposition groups appeared to be in a tight race with the populists in the capital, Belgrade, where ballots are still being counted.
Both the opposition groups and independent observers have listed a series of irregularities and incidents, including violent ones. The ruling party has denied vote manipulation or pressuring voters.
Since the party came to power in 2012, Vucic has gradually clamped down on mainstream media and institutions, assuming complete control over the years. A former ultranationalist, Vucic has served as defense minister, prime minister and president.
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday congratulated Vucic, saying that the outcome confirms a “broad public support” for his independent foreign policies. The Russian leader voiced hope that Vucic’s activities will help further strengthen the “strategic partnership” between Russia and Serbia.
Portraying himself as a guarantor of peace and stability amid the war in Ukraine, Vucic has refused to join Western sanctions against Russia despite formally seeking membership in the European Union for Serbia.
After declaring victory on Sunday evening, he said the new government will face tough decisions but will seek to maintain friendly relations with historically close Slavic ally Russia.
Most of the parties running in the election were right-leaning, reflecting the predominantly conservative sentiments among Serbia’s 6.5 million voters. For the first time, however, a green-left coalition made it into the parliament, reflecting rising public interest in neglected environmental problems in the Balkan country.
Turnout was nearly 60%, which is higher than recent votes. | 2 | 4,354 | 0 | https://www.kxnet.com/news/early-official-tally-confirms-win-for-serbia-populist-leader/ | 2022-04-04 22:33:59+00:00 | BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — An early official count of Serbia’s national election on Monday confirmed the landslide victory of President Aleksandar Vucic and his populist party — important allies of Russia in the volatile Balkans and in Europe.
Vucic scored an outright victory in Sunday’s presidential vote with the backing of nearly 60% of the voters, while his Serbian Progressive Party gained 43% of ballots, according to a near-complete tally of the state election authorities.
The results mean that no runoff vote is needed in the presidential election and that Vucic’s party will be able to form the next Serbian government in a coalition with junior partners in the 250-member assembly.
The main opposition group, United for Serbia’s Victory, trailed the populists in the parliamentary election with some 13% of the votes. The group’s presidential candidate Zdravko Ponos gained 17%, the official results showed.
Despite being so far behind nationally, the opposition groups appeared to be in a tight race with the populists in the capital, Belgrade, where ballots are still being counted.
Both the opposition groups and independent observers have listed a series of irregularities and incidents, including violent ones. The ruling party has denied vote manipulation or pressuring voters.
Since the party came to power in 2012, Vucic has gradually clamped down on mainstream media and institutions, assuming complete control over the years. A former ultranationalist, Vucic has served as defense minister, prime minister and president.
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday congratulated Vucic, saying that the outcome confirms a “broad public support” for his independent foreign policies. The Russian leader voiced hope that Vucic’s activities will help further strengthen the “strategic partnership” between Russia and Serbia.
Portraying himself as a guarantor of peace and stability amid the war in Ukraine, Vucic has refused to join Western sanctions against Russia despite formally seeking membership in the European Union for Serbia.
After declaring victory on Sunday evening, he said the new government will face tough decisions but will seek to maintain friendly relations with historically close Slavic ally Russia.
Most of the parties running in the election were right-leaning, reflecting the predominantly conservative sentiments among Serbia’s 6.5 million voters. For the first time, however, a green-left coalition made it into the parliament, reflecting rising public interest in neglected environmental problems in the Balkan country.
Turnout was nearly 60%, which is higher than recent votes. |
https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/greece-scuffles-break-out-child-killer-suspect-arraigned/ | ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A Greek woman accused of killing her hospitalized 9-year-old daughter was ordered held in pre-trial prison custody late Monday, under enhanced protection measures to prevent her from being attacked by other inmates.
Earlier the 33-year-old suspect was led under heavy police guard to an Athens court for an arraignment, as screaming onlookers hurled insults and tried to assault her.
Authorities are also investigating the deaths of the suspect’s two other daughters. She has denied any wrongdoing, and her lawyer said Monday that his client believes the death she has been charged with may be due to medical error. Hospital officials denied that.
The case has gripped public attention in Greece, with most media routinely referring to the suspect as a murderer — reviling her, among other things, for allegedly having displayed little emotion at the deaths of her children.
The woman was arrested last week after an anesthetic drug was found in tissue samples of her 9-year-old daughter who died in January following a lengthy stay in the hospital.
A panel of senior coroners is also leading a review into the deaths of the suspect’s two other daughters: a 3-year-old from liver failure in 2019 and a 6-month-old in 2021 from a suspected heart defect.
Police had to fend off aggressive onlookers Monday at a court complex in the Greek capital to lead the suspect into the a public prosecutor’s office to present her defense.
Several in the crowd ‒ some of whom were awaiting trial for separate alleged offenses ‒ chanted “Death! Death!″ as they tried to break through the police cordon. Greece has long abolished capital punishment.
Authorities have not identified the woman, but her lawyers have named her as Roula Pispirigou from the southern port city of Patras. | 0 | 972 | 0 | https://www.ozarksfirst.com/local-news/world-news/greece-scuffles-break-out-as-child-killer-suspect-arraigned/ | 2022-04-04 22:20:38+00:00 | ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A Greek woman accused of killing her hospitalized 9-year-old daughter was ordered held in pre-trial prison custody late Monday, under enhanced protection measures to prevent her from being attacked by other inmates.
Earlier the 33-year-old suspect was led under heavy police guard to an Athens court for an arraignment, as screaming onlookers hurled insults and tried to assault her.
Authorities are also investigating the deaths of the suspect’s two other daughters. She has denied any wrongdoing, and her lawyer said Monday that his client believes the death she has been charged with may be due to medical error. Hospital officials denied that.
The case has gripped public attention in Greece, with most media routinely referring to the suspect as a murderer — reviling her, among other things, for allegedly having displayed little emotion at the deaths of her children.
The woman was arrested last week after an anesthetic drug was found in tissue samples of her 9-year-old daughter who died in January following a lengthy stay in the hospital.
A panel of senior coroners is also leading a review into the deaths of the suspect’s two other daughters: a 3-year-old from liver failure in 2019 and a 6-month-old in 2021 from a suspected heart defect.
Police had to fend off aggressive onlookers Monday at a court complex in the Greek capital to lead the suspect into the a public prosecutor’s office to present her defense.
Several in the crowd ‒ some of whom were awaiting trial for separate alleged offenses ‒ chanted “Death! Death!″ as they tried to break through the police cordon. Greece has long abolished capital punishment.
Authorities have not identified the woman, but her lawyers have named her as Roula Pispirigou from the southern port city of Patras. |
https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/greece-scuffles-break-out-child-killer-suspect-arraigned/ | ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A Greek woman accused of killing her hospitalized 9-year-old daughter was ordered held in pre-trial prison custody late Monday, under enhanced protection measures to prevent her from being attacked by other inmates.
Earlier the 33-year-old suspect was led under heavy police guard to an Athens court for an arraignment, as screaming onlookers hurled insults and tried to assault her.
Authorities are also investigating the deaths of the suspect’s two other daughters. She has denied any wrongdoing, and her lawyer said Monday that his client believes the death she has been charged with may be due to medical error. Hospital officials denied that.
The case has gripped public attention in Greece, with most media routinely referring to the suspect as a murderer — reviling her, among other things, for allegedly having displayed little emotion at the deaths of her children.
The woman was arrested last week after an anesthetic drug was found in tissue samples of her 9-year-old daughter who died in January following a lengthy stay in the hospital.
A panel of senior coroners is also leading a review into the deaths of the suspect’s two other daughters: a 3-year-old from liver failure in 2019 and a 6-month-old in 2021 from a suspected heart defect.
Police had to fend off aggressive onlookers Monday at a court complex in the Greek capital to lead the suspect into the a public prosecutor’s office to present her defense.
Several in the crowd ‒ some of whom were awaiting trial for separate alleged offenses ‒ chanted “Death! Death!″ as they tried to break through the police cordon. Greece has long abolished capital punishment.
Authorities have not identified the woman, but her lawyers have named her as Roula Pispirigou from the southern port city of Patras. | 1 | 3,016 | 0 | https://www.tristatehomepage.com/international/ap-international/greece-scuffles-break-out-as-child-killer-suspect-arraigned/ | 2022-04-04 22:28:34+00:00 | ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A Greek woman accused of killing her hospitalized 9-year-old daughter was ordered held in pre-trial prison custody late Monday, under enhanced protection measures to prevent her from being attacked by other inmates.
Earlier the 33-year-old suspect was led under heavy police guard to an Athens court for an arraignment, as screaming onlookers hurled insults and tried to assault her.
Authorities are also investigating the deaths of the suspect’s two other daughters. She has denied any wrongdoing, and her lawyer said Monday that his client believes the death she has been charged with may be due to medical error. Hospital officials denied that.
The case has gripped public attention in Greece, with most media routinely referring to the suspect as a murderer — reviling her, among other things, for allegedly having displayed little emotion at the deaths of her children.
The woman was arrested last week after an anesthetic drug was found in tissue samples of her 9-year-old daughter who died in January following a lengthy stay in the hospital.
A panel of senior coroners is also leading a review into the deaths of the suspect’s two other daughters: a 3-year-old from liver failure in 2019 and a 6-month-old in 2021 from a suspected heart defect.
Police had to fend off aggressive onlookers Monday at a court complex in the Greek capital to lead the suspect into the a public prosecutor’s office to present her defense.
Several in the crowd ‒ some of whom were awaiting trial for separate alleged offenses ‒ chanted “Death! Death!″ as they tried to break through the police cordon. Greece has long abolished capital punishment.
Authorities have not identified the woman, but her lawyers have named her as Roula Pispirigou from the southern port city of Patras. |
https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/greece-scuffles-break-out-child-killer-suspect-arraigned/ | ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A Greek woman accused of killing her hospitalized 9-year-old daughter was ordered held in pre-trial prison custody late Monday, under enhanced protection measures to prevent her from being attacked by other inmates.
Earlier the 33-year-old suspect was led under heavy police guard to an Athens court for an arraignment, as screaming onlookers hurled insults and tried to assault her.
Authorities are also investigating the deaths of the suspect’s two other daughters. She has denied any wrongdoing, and her lawyer said Monday that his client believes the death she has been charged with may be due to medical error. Hospital officials denied that.
The case has gripped public attention in Greece, with most media routinely referring to the suspect as a murderer — reviling her, among other things, for allegedly having displayed little emotion at the deaths of her children.
The woman was arrested last week after an anesthetic drug was found in tissue samples of her 9-year-old daughter who died in January following a lengthy stay in the hospital.
A panel of senior coroners is also leading a review into the deaths of the suspect’s two other daughters: a 3-year-old from liver failure in 2019 and a 6-month-old in 2021 from a suspected heart defect.
Police had to fend off aggressive onlookers Monday at a court complex in the Greek capital to lead the suspect into the a public prosecutor’s office to present her defense.
Several in the crowd ‒ some of whom were awaiting trial for separate alleged offenses ‒ chanted “Death! Death!″ as they tried to break through the police cordon. Greece has long abolished capital punishment.
Authorities have not identified the woman, but her lawyers have named her as Roula Pispirigou from the southern port city of Patras. | 2 | 4,486 | 0 | https://www.kxnet.com/news/greece-scuffles-break-out-child-killer-suspect-arraigned/ | 2022-04-04 22:34:31+00:00 | ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A Greek woman accused of killing her hospitalized 9-year-old daughter was ordered held in pre-trial prison custody late Monday, under enhanced protection measures to prevent her from being attacked by other inmates.
Earlier the 33-year-old suspect was led under heavy police guard to an Athens court for an arraignment, as screaming onlookers hurled insults and tried to assault her.
Authorities are also investigating the deaths of the suspect’s two other daughters. She has denied any wrongdoing, and her lawyer said Monday that his client believes the death she has been charged with may be due to medical error. Hospital officials denied that.
The case has gripped public attention in Greece, with most media routinely referring to the suspect as a murderer — reviling her, among other things, for allegedly having displayed little emotion at the deaths of her children.
The woman was arrested last week after an anesthetic drug was found in tissue samples of her 9-year-old daughter who died in January following a lengthy stay in the hospital.
A panel of senior coroners is also leading a review into the deaths of the suspect’s two other daughters: a 3-year-old from liver failure in 2019 and a 6-month-old in 2021 from a suspected heart defect.
Police had to fend off aggressive onlookers Monday at a court complex in the Greek capital to lead the suspect into the a public prosecutor’s office to present her defense.
Several in the crowd ‒ some of whom were awaiting trial for separate alleged offenses ‒ chanted “Death! Death!″ as they tried to break through the police cordon. Greece has long abolished capital punishment.
Authorities have not identified the woman, but her lawyers have named her as Roula Pispirigou from the southern port city of Patras. |
http://www.aktiencheck.de/analysen/Artikel-Numis_Corporation_Diversification_mitigates_lower_activity-14339910 | Erweiterte Funktionen
Numis Corporation - Diversification mitigates lower activity
04.04.22 12:02
Edison Investment Research
The combination of rising macroeconomic concerns and the outbreak of a war in Europe has had a chilling impact on equity capital markets activity, emphasising the potential volatility in these revenues. We have reduced our estimates for Numis accordingly. As a test of Numis’s work to diversify its business by developing M&A advisory and private markets strands, H122 has been a success, with these revenues proving resilient. On a longer view, the strength of the overall franchise remains a key attraction for investors.
Aktuell | 0 | 31,790 | 0 | http://www.aktiencheck.de/news/Artikel-Numis_Corporation_Diversification_mitigates_lower_activity-14339910 | 2022-04-04 13:24:59+00:00 | Erweiterte Funktionen
Numis Corporation - Diversification mitigates lower activity
04.04.22 12:02
Edison Investment Research
The combination of rising macroeconomic concerns and the outbreak of a war in Europe has had a chilling impact on equity capital markets activity, emphasising the potential volatility in these revenues. We have reduced our estimates for Numis accordingly. As a test of Numis’s work to diversify its business by developing M&A advisory and private markets strands, H122 has been a success, with these revenues proving resilient. On a longer view, the strength of the overall franchise remains a key attraction for investors.
Aktuell |
http://www.aktiencheck.de/analysen/Artikel-Numis_Corporation_Diversification_mitigates_lower_activity-14339910 | Erweiterte Funktionen
Numis Corporation - Diversification mitigates lower activity
04.04.22 12:02
Edison Investment Research
The combination of rising macroeconomic concerns and the outbreak of a war in Europe has had a chilling impact on equity capital markets activity, emphasising the potential volatility in these revenues. We have reduced our estimates for Numis accordingly. As a test of Numis’s work to diversify its business by developing M&A advisory and private markets strands, H122 has been a success, with these revenues proving resilient. On a longer view, the strength of the overall franchise remains a key attraction for investors.
Aktuell | 1 | 28,477 | 0.492928 | https://www.aktiencheck.de/news/Artikel-Numis_Corporation_Further_evidence_of_diversification_benefits-14613484 | 2022-07-06 14:34:26+00:00 | Erweiterte Funktionen
Numis Corporation - Further evidence of diversification benefits
06.07.22 13:30
Edison Investment Research
Numis has reported that its Q322 revenue was over £40m compared with the £37m run rate reported in H122. There was a strong improvement from Q222 with mergers and acquisitions (M&A) driving the performance of the investment banking activity. While conditions are less favourable for equity capital markets and equities, the group expects to meet market expectations for the full year and, allowing for a seasonally quiet summer period, our forecast is unchanged.
Aktuell |
http://www.aktiencheck.de/analysen/Artikel-Numis_Corporation_Diversification_mitigates_lower_activity-14339910 | Erweiterte Funktionen
Numis Corporation - Diversification mitigates lower activity
04.04.22 12:02
Edison Investment Research
The combination of rising macroeconomic concerns and the outbreak of a war in Europe has had a chilling impact on equity capital markets activity, emphasising the potential volatility in these revenues. We have reduced our estimates for Numis accordingly. As a test of Numis’s work to diversify its business by developing M&A advisory and private markets strands, H122 has been a success, with these revenues proving resilient. On a longer view, the strength of the overall franchise remains a key attraction for investors.
Aktuell | 2 | 30,881 | 0.492928 | https://www.aktiencheck.de/analysen/Artikel-Numis_Corporation_Further_evidence_of_diversification_benefits-14613484 | 2022-07-06 14:41:39+00:00 | Erweiterte Funktionen
Numis Corporation - Further evidence of diversification benefits
06.07.22 13:30
Edison Investment Research
Numis has reported that its Q322 revenue was over £40m compared with the £37m run rate reported in H122. There was a strong improvement from Q222 with mergers and acquisitions (M&A) driving the performance of the investment banking activity. While conditions are less favourable for equity capital markets and equities, the group expects to meet market expectations for the full year and, allowing for a seasonally quiet summer period, our forecast is unchanged.
Aktuell |
https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/russian-former-journalist-on-trial-for-alleged-treason/ | MOSCOW (AP) — The trial of a former journalist who has remained behind bars for more than 20 months on charges of passing military secrets to Czech intelligence began in a Moscow court on Monday.
Ivan Safronov has vociferously insisted on his innocence, while he and many of his colleagues have dismissed the charges as absurd.
Safronov had written about military and security issues for a decade before becoming an adviser to Dmitry Rogozin, the head of the Russian space agency Roscosmos. He as remained in custody since his July 2020 arrest in Moscow by agents of the Federal Security Service (FSB), the main successor to the KGB.
Speaking to reporters from a glass cage at the Moscow City Court before the start of the closed doors proceedings, Safronov rejected the charges as “nonsense.” He faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted.
In a speech released by his lawyer prior to the trial’s start, Safronov said he had collected all the information from open sources in the course of his work and did nothing illegal. He argued that the FSB has failed to clearly outline the treason charges and explain what secrets he had allegedly revealed.
Many Russian journalists and human rights activists have pushed for Safronov’s release, and some have alleged that the authorities may have wanted to take revenge for his reporting that exposed Russian military incidents and shady arms deals.
The FSB has accused Safronov of relaying sensitive data to a spy agency of an unspecified NATO member that related to “military-technical cooperation, defense and security of the Russian Federation.” Safronov’s lawyers have specified that the FSB has accused Safronov of cooperating with an intelligence agency in the Czech Republic, providing information about Russian arms sales to the Middle East and Africa when he worked as a correspondent for top Russian business daily Kommersant.
Roscosmos has said that Safronov didn’t have access to state secrets, and claimed that the charges didn’t relate to Safronov’s work for the corporation, which he joined in May 2020.
Rights activists, journalists, scientists and corporate officials who have faced treason accusations in Russia in recent years have found it difficult to defend themselves because of secrecy surrounding their cases and a lack of public access to information.
Safronov’s father also worked for Kommersant covering military issues after retiring from the armed forces. In 2007, he died after falling from a window of his apartment building in Moscow.
Investigators concluded that he killed himself, but some Russian media outlets questioned the official version, pointing to his intent to publish a sensitive report about secret arms deliveries to Iran and Syria. | 0 | 2,744 | 0 | https://www.ozarksfirst.com/local-news/world-news/russian-former-journalist-on-trial-for-alleged-treason/ | 2022-04-04 22:27:30+00:00 | MOSCOW (AP) — The trial of a former journalist who has remained behind bars for more than 20 months on charges of passing military secrets to Czech intelligence began in a Moscow court on Monday.
Ivan Safronov has vociferously insisted on his innocence, while he and many of his colleagues have dismissed the charges as absurd.
Safronov had written about military and security issues for a decade before becoming an adviser to Dmitry Rogozin, the head of the Russian space agency Roscosmos. He as remained in custody since his July 2020 arrest in Moscow by agents of the Federal Security Service (FSB), the main successor to the KGB.
Speaking to reporters from a glass cage at the Moscow City Court before the start of the closed doors proceedings, Safronov rejected the charges as “nonsense.” He faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted.
In a speech released by his lawyer prior to the trial’s start, Safronov said he had collected all the information from open sources in the course of his work and did nothing illegal. He argued that the FSB has failed to clearly outline the treason charges and explain what secrets he had allegedly revealed.
Many Russian journalists and human rights activists have pushed for Safronov’s release, and some have alleged that the authorities may have wanted to take revenge for his reporting that exposed Russian military incidents and shady arms deals.
The FSB has accused Safronov of relaying sensitive data to a spy agency of an unspecified NATO member that related to “military-technical cooperation, defense and security of the Russian Federation.” Safronov’s lawyers have specified that the FSB has accused Safronov of cooperating with an intelligence agency in the Czech Republic, providing information about Russian arms sales to the Middle East and Africa when he worked as a correspondent for top Russian business daily Kommersant.
Roscosmos has said that Safronov didn’t have access to state secrets, and claimed that the charges didn’t relate to Safronov’s work for the corporation, which he joined in May 2020.
Rights activists, journalists, scientists and corporate officials who have faced treason accusations in Russia in recent years have found it difficult to defend themselves because of secrecy surrounding their cases and a lack of public access to information.
Safronov’s father also worked for Kommersant covering military issues after retiring from the armed forces. In 2007, he died after falling from a window of his apartment building in Moscow.
Investigators concluded that he killed himself, but some Russian media outlets questioned the official version, pointing to his intent to publish a sensitive report about secret arms deliveries to Iran and Syria. |
https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/russian-former-journalist-on-trial-for-alleged-treason/ | MOSCOW (AP) — The trial of a former journalist who has remained behind bars for more than 20 months on charges of passing military secrets to Czech intelligence began in a Moscow court on Monday.
Ivan Safronov has vociferously insisted on his innocence, while he and many of his colleagues have dismissed the charges as absurd.
Safronov had written about military and security issues for a decade before becoming an adviser to Dmitry Rogozin, the head of the Russian space agency Roscosmos. He as remained in custody since his July 2020 arrest in Moscow by agents of the Federal Security Service (FSB), the main successor to the KGB.
Speaking to reporters from a glass cage at the Moscow City Court before the start of the closed doors proceedings, Safronov rejected the charges as “nonsense.” He faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted.
In a speech released by his lawyer prior to the trial’s start, Safronov said he had collected all the information from open sources in the course of his work and did nothing illegal. He argued that the FSB has failed to clearly outline the treason charges and explain what secrets he had allegedly revealed.
Many Russian journalists and human rights activists have pushed for Safronov’s release, and some have alleged that the authorities may have wanted to take revenge for his reporting that exposed Russian military incidents and shady arms deals.
The FSB has accused Safronov of relaying sensitive data to a spy agency of an unspecified NATO member that related to “military-technical cooperation, defense and security of the Russian Federation.” Safronov’s lawyers have specified that the FSB has accused Safronov of cooperating with an intelligence agency in the Czech Republic, providing information about Russian arms sales to the Middle East and Africa when he worked as a correspondent for top Russian business daily Kommersant.
Roscosmos has said that Safronov didn’t have access to state secrets, and claimed that the charges didn’t relate to Safronov’s work for the corporation, which he joined in May 2020.
Rights activists, journalists, scientists and corporate officials who have faced treason accusations in Russia in recent years have found it difficult to defend themselves because of secrecy surrounding their cases and a lack of public access to information.
Safronov’s father also worked for Kommersant covering military issues after retiring from the armed forces. In 2007, he died after falling from a window of his apartment building in Moscow.
Investigators concluded that he killed himself, but some Russian media outlets questioned the official version, pointing to his intent to publish a sensitive report about secret arms deliveries to Iran and Syria. | 1 | 3,179 | 0 | https://www.tristatehomepage.com/international/ap-international/russian-former-journalist-on-trial-for-alleged-treason/ | 2022-04-04 22:29:15+00:00 | MOSCOW (AP) — The trial of a former journalist who has remained behind bars for more than 20 months on charges of passing military secrets to Czech intelligence began in a Moscow court on Monday.
Ivan Safronov has vociferously insisted on his innocence, while he and many of his colleagues have dismissed the charges as absurd.
Safronov had written about military and security issues for a decade before becoming an adviser to Dmitry Rogozin, the head of the Russian space agency Roscosmos. He as remained in custody since his July 2020 arrest in Moscow by agents of the Federal Security Service (FSB), the main successor to the KGB.
Speaking to reporters from a glass cage at the Moscow City Court before the start of the closed doors proceedings, Safronov rejected the charges as “nonsense.” He faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted.
In a speech released by his lawyer prior to the trial’s start, Safronov said he had collected all the information from open sources in the course of his work and did nothing illegal. He argued that the FSB has failed to clearly outline the treason charges and explain what secrets he had allegedly revealed.
Many Russian journalists and human rights activists have pushed for Safronov’s release, and some have alleged that the authorities may have wanted to take revenge for his reporting that exposed Russian military incidents and shady arms deals.
The FSB has accused Safronov of relaying sensitive data to a spy agency of an unspecified NATO member that related to “military-technical cooperation, defense and security of the Russian Federation.” Safronov’s lawyers have specified that the FSB has accused Safronov of cooperating with an intelligence agency in the Czech Republic, providing information about Russian arms sales to the Middle East and Africa when he worked as a correspondent for top Russian business daily Kommersant.
Roscosmos has said that Safronov didn’t have access to state secrets, and claimed that the charges didn’t relate to Safronov’s work for the corporation, which he joined in May 2020.
Rights activists, journalists, scientists and corporate officials who have faced treason accusations in Russia in recent years have found it difficult to defend themselves because of secrecy surrounding their cases and a lack of public access to information.
Safronov’s father also worked for Kommersant covering military issues after retiring from the armed forces. In 2007, he died after falling from a window of his apartment building in Moscow.
Investigators concluded that he killed himself, but some Russian media outlets questioned the official version, pointing to his intent to publish a sensitive report about secret arms deliveries to Iran and Syria. |
https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/russian-former-journalist-on-trial-for-alleged-treason/ | MOSCOW (AP) — The trial of a former journalist who has remained behind bars for more than 20 months on charges of passing military secrets to Czech intelligence began in a Moscow court on Monday.
Ivan Safronov has vociferously insisted on his innocence, while he and many of his colleagues have dismissed the charges as absurd.
Safronov had written about military and security issues for a decade before becoming an adviser to Dmitry Rogozin, the head of the Russian space agency Roscosmos. He as remained in custody since his July 2020 arrest in Moscow by agents of the Federal Security Service (FSB), the main successor to the KGB.
Speaking to reporters from a glass cage at the Moscow City Court before the start of the closed doors proceedings, Safronov rejected the charges as “nonsense.” He faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted.
In a speech released by his lawyer prior to the trial’s start, Safronov said he had collected all the information from open sources in the course of his work and did nothing illegal. He argued that the FSB has failed to clearly outline the treason charges and explain what secrets he had allegedly revealed.
Many Russian journalists and human rights activists have pushed for Safronov’s release, and some have alleged that the authorities may have wanted to take revenge for his reporting that exposed Russian military incidents and shady arms deals.
The FSB has accused Safronov of relaying sensitive data to a spy agency of an unspecified NATO member that related to “military-technical cooperation, defense and security of the Russian Federation.” Safronov’s lawyers have specified that the FSB has accused Safronov of cooperating with an intelligence agency in the Czech Republic, providing information about Russian arms sales to the Middle East and Africa when he worked as a correspondent for top Russian business daily Kommersant.
Roscosmos has said that Safronov didn’t have access to state secrets, and claimed that the charges didn’t relate to Safronov’s work for the corporation, which he joined in May 2020.
Rights activists, journalists, scientists and corporate officials who have faced treason accusations in Russia in recent years have found it difficult to defend themselves because of secrecy surrounding their cases and a lack of public access to information.
Safronov’s father also worked for Kommersant covering military issues after retiring from the armed forces. In 2007, he died after falling from a window of his apartment building in Moscow.
Investigators concluded that he killed himself, but some Russian media outlets questioned the official version, pointing to his intent to publish a sensitive report about secret arms deliveries to Iran and Syria. | 2 | 4,964 | 0 | https://www.kxnet.com/news/russian-former-journalist-on-trial-for-alleged-treason/ | 2022-04-04 22:36:34+00:00 | MOSCOW (AP) — The trial of a former journalist who has remained behind bars for more than 20 months on charges of passing military secrets to Czech intelligence began in a Moscow court on Monday.
Ivan Safronov has vociferously insisted on his innocence, while he and many of his colleagues have dismissed the charges as absurd.
Safronov had written about military and security issues for a decade before becoming an adviser to Dmitry Rogozin, the head of the Russian space agency Roscosmos. He as remained in custody since his July 2020 arrest in Moscow by agents of the Federal Security Service (FSB), the main successor to the KGB.
Speaking to reporters from a glass cage at the Moscow City Court before the start of the closed doors proceedings, Safronov rejected the charges as “nonsense.” He faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted.
In a speech released by his lawyer prior to the trial’s start, Safronov said he had collected all the information from open sources in the course of his work and did nothing illegal. He argued that the FSB has failed to clearly outline the treason charges and explain what secrets he had allegedly revealed.
Many Russian journalists and human rights activists have pushed for Safronov’s release, and some have alleged that the authorities may have wanted to take revenge for his reporting that exposed Russian military incidents and shady arms deals.
The FSB has accused Safronov of relaying sensitive data to a spy agency of an unspecified NATO member that related to “military-technical cooperation, defense and security of the Russian Federation.” Safronov’s lawyers have specified that the FSB has accused Safronov of cooperating with an intelligence agency in the Czech Republic, providing information about Russian arms sales to the Middle East and Africa when he worked as a correspondent for top Russian business daily Kommersant.
Roscosmos has said that Safronov didn’t have access to state secrets, and claimed that the charges didn’t relate to Safronov’s work for the corporation, which he joined in May 2020.
Rights activists, journalists, scientists and corporate officials who have faced treason accusations in Russia in recent years have found it difficult to defend themselves because of secrecy surrounding their cases and a lack of public access to information.
Safronov’s father also worked for Kommersant covering military issues after retiring from the armed forces. In 2007, he died after falling from a window of his apartment building in Moscow.
Investigators concluded that he killed himself, but some Russian media outlets questioned the official version, pointing to his intent to publish a sensitive report about secret arms deliveries to Iran and Syria. |
https://www.ourmidland.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Pick-4-Midday-game-17056763.php | MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
9-0-9-1
(nine, zero, nine, one)
MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
9-0-9-1
(nine, zero, nine, one) | 0 | 107,873 | 0 | https://www.theridgefieldpress.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Pick-4-Midday-game-17056763.php | 2022-04-04 19:15:53+00:00 | MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
9-0-9-1
(nine, zero, nine, one)
MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
9-0-9-1
(nine, zero, nine, one) |
https://www.ourmidland.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Pick-4-Midday-game-17056763.php | MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
9-0-9-1
(nine, zero, nine, one)
MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
9-0-9-1
(nine, zero, nine, one) | 1 | 107,966 | 0 | https://www.newstimes.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Pick-4-Midday-game-17056763.php | 2022-04-04 19:16:19+00:00 | MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
9-0-9-1
(nine, zero, nine, one)
MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
9-0-9-1
(nine, zero, nine, one) |
https://www.ourmidland.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Pick-4-Midday-game-17056763.php | MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
9-0-9-1
(nine, zero, nine, one)
MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
9-0-9-1
(nine, zero, nine, one) | 2 | 107,997 | 0 | https://www.bigrapidsnews.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Pick-4-Midday-game-17056763.php | 2022-04-04 19:16:27+00:00 | MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
9-0-9-1
(nine, zero, nine, one)
MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
9-0-9-1
(nine, zero, nine, one) |
https://www.ourmidland.com/sports/article/Mariners-top-prospect-Julio-Rodr-guez-on-17056716.php | PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — Seattle Mariners’ top prospect Julio Rodríguez will be on the opening day roster, manager Scott Servais announced Monday.
“It’s time for Julio Rodríguez to play in the big leagues,” Servais said.
After a torrid spring training, the decision to start the 21-year-old in the majors was easy for the Mariners, along with the rising push from fans ready to see Rodríguez playing in Seattle. The Mariners are scheduled to open the regular season on Thursday at Minnesota.
“As I’ve been saying in every single interview like this will be a dream become reality right now,” Rodríguez said. “As you guys can see, you work your whole life to basically get to this point right now, it’s amazing honestly.”
Entering Monday’s spring training game, Rodríguez was hitting .419 with three home runs, eight RBIs and a 1.310 OPS. He’s also shown the capability of handling duties in center field, which will allow Seattle the flexibility to use multiple outfield lineups consisting of Rodríguez, Jarred Kelenic, Mitch Haniger and Jesse Winker.
“Tremendous upside, potential in his ability on the field. I think what excites everybody is just his joy and passion for playing baseball,” Servais said. “He loves baseball. He really does. He loves being a part of what we’re doing here. And the way it looks, he’s going to have a big part of this going forward.”
Rodríguez has been rated among the top 10 prospects in baseball by multiple publications and while his potential was noted for several years it was last season where he really had a breakout. Rodríguez hit .347 with 13 homers and 47 RBIs at two stops in the minors. He also was a major contributor for the Dominican Republic team that won bronze at the Tokyo Olympics.
Servais said it was noticeable the first couple of days after players reported that Rodríguez had spent time in the offseason preparing for the opportunity to make the major league roster. Rodríguez's power inside his 6-foot-3, 228-pound frame has been noticeable for several years, but the improvement in his speed is making him a bigger threat on the bases and allows the Mariners to play him in center field.
“I don’t think I will be here right now taking advantage of this opportunity if I wasn’t preparing myself for the past two years,” Rodríguez said. “That played the biggest part in my development was that choice me and my whole group made and just to go after it the best way that I could possibly do.”
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More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | 0 | 1,469 | 0 | https://www.ifiberone.com/columbia_basin/mariners-top-prospect-julio-rodr-guez-on-opening-day-roster/article_970f341c-b457-11ec-8a32-d71a7a69ce85.html | 2022-04-04 22:22:17+00:00 | PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — Seattle Mariners’ top prospect Julio Rodríguez will be on the opening day roster, manager Scott Servais announced Monday.
“It’s time for Julio Rodríguez to play in the big leagues,” Servais said.
After a torrid spring training, the decision to start the 21-year-old in the majors was easy for the Mariners, along with the rising push from fans ready to see Rodríguez playing in Seattle. The Mariners are scheduled to open the regular season on Thursday at Minnesota.
“As I’ve been saying in every single interview like this will be a dream become reality right now,” Rodríguez said. “As you guys can see, you work your whole life to basically get to this point right now, it’s amazing honestly.”
Entering Monday’s spring training game, Rodríguez was hitting .419 with three home runs, eight RBIs and a 1.310 OPS. He’s also shown the capability of handling duties in center field, which will allow Seattle the flexibility to use multiple outfield lineups consisting of Rodríguez, Jarred Kelenic, Mitch Haniger and Jesse Winker.
“Tremendous upside, potential in his ability on the field. I think what excites everybody is just his joy and passion for playing baseball,” Servais said. “He loves baseball. He really does. He loves being a part of what we’re doing here. And the way it looks, he’s going to have a big part of this going forward.”
Rodríguez has been rated among the top 10 prospects in baseball by multiple publications and while his potential was noted for several years it was last season where he really had a breakout. Rodríguez hit .347 with 13 homers and 47 RBIs at two stops in the minors. He also was a major contributor for the Dominican Republic team that won bronze at the Tokyo Olympics.
Servais said it was noticeable the first couple of days after players reported that Rodríguez had spent time in the offseason preparing for the opportunity to make the major league roster. Rodríguez's power inside his 6-foot-3, 228-pound frame has been noticeable for several years, but the improvement in his speed is making him a bigger threat on the bases and allows the Mariners to play him in center field.
“I don’t think I will be here right now taking advantage of this opportunity if I wasn’t preparing myself for the past two years,” Rodríguez said. “That played the biggest part in my development was that choice me and my whole group made and just to go after it the best way that I could possibly do.” |
https://www.ourmidland.com/sports/article/Mariners-top-prospect-Julio-Rodr-guez-on-17056716.php | PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — Seattle Mariners’ top prospect Julio Rodríguez will be on the opening day roster, manager Scott Servais announced Monday.
“It’s time for Julio Rodríguez to play in the big leagues,” Servais said.
After a torrid spring training, the decision to start the 21-year-old in the majors was easy for the Mariners, along with the rising push from fans ready to see Rodríguez playing in Seattle. The Mariners are scheduled to open the regular season on Thursday at Minnesota.
“As I’ve been saying in every single interview like this will be a dream become reality right now,” Rodríguez said. “As you guys can see, you work your whole life to basically get to this point right now, it’s amazing honestly.”
Entering Monday’s spring training game, Rodríguez was hitting .419 with three home runs, eight RBIs and a 1.310 OPS. He’s also shown the capability of handling duties in center field, which will allow Seattle the flexibility to use multiple outfield lineups consisting of Rodríguez, Jarred Kelenic, Mitch Haniger and Jesse Winker.
“Tremendous upside, potential in his ability on the field. I think what excites everybody is just his joy and passion for playing baseball,” Servais said. “He loves baseball. He really does. He loves being a part of what we’re doing here. And the way it looks, he’s going to have a big part of this going forward.”
Rodríguez has been rated among the top 10 prospects in baseball by multiple publications and while his potential was noted for several years it was last season where he really had a breakout. Rodríguez hit .347 with 13 homers and 47 RBIs at two stops in the minors. He also was a major contributor for the Dominican Republic team that won bronze at the Tokyo Olympics.
Servais said it was noticeable the first couple of days after players reported that Rodríguez had spent time in the offseason preparing for the opportunity to make the major league roster. Rodríguez's power inside his 6-foot-3, 228-pound frame has been noticeable for several years, but the improvement in his speed is making him a bigger threat on the bases and allows the Mariners to play him in center field.
“I don’t think I will be here right now taking advantage of this opportunity if I wasn’t preparing myself for the past two years,” Rodríguez said. “That played the biggest part in my development was that choice me and my whole group made and just to go after it the best way that I could possibly do.”
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More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | 1 | 104,431 | 0 | https://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/article/Mariners-top-prospect-Julio-Rodr-guez-on-17056716.php | 2022-04-04 18:57:44+00:00 | PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — Seattle Mariners’ top prospect Julio Rodríguez will be on the opening day roster, manager Scott Servais announced Monday.
“It’s time for Julio Rodríguez to play in the big leagues,” Servais said.
After a torrid spring training, the decision to start the 21-year-old in the majors was easy for the Mariners, along with the rising push from fans ready to see Rodríguez playing in Seattle. The Mariners are scheduled to open the regular season on Thursday at Minnesota.
“As I’ve been saying in every single interview like this will be a dream become reality right now,” Rodríguez said. “As you guys can see, you work your whole life to basically get to this point right now, it’s amazing honestly.”
Entering Monday’s spring training game, Rodríguez was hitting .419 with three home runs, eight RBIs and a 1.310 OPS. He’s also shown the capability of handling duties in center field, which will allow Seattle the flexibility to use multiple outfield lineups consisting of Rodríguez, Jarred Kelenic, Mitch Haniger and Jesse Winker.
“Tremendous upside, potential in his ability on the field. I think what excites everybody is just his joy and passion for playing baseball,” Servais said. “He loves baseball. He really does. He loves being a part of what we’re doing here. And the way it looks, he’s going to have a big part of this going forward.”
Rodríguez has been rated among the top 10 prospects in baseball by multiple publications and while his potential was noted for several years it was last season where he really had a breakout. Rodríguez hit .347 with 13 homers and 47 RBIs at two stops in the minors. He also was a major contributor for the Dominican Republic team that won bronze at the Tokyo Olympics.
Servais said it was noticeable the first couple of days after players reported that Rodríguez had spent time in the offseason preparing for the opportunity to make the major league roster. Rodríguez's power inside his 6-foot-3, 228-pound frame has been noticeable for several years, but the improvement in his speed is making him a bigger threat on the bases and allows the Mariners to play him in center field.
“I don’t think I will be here right now taking advantage of this opportunity if I wasn’t preparing myself for the past two years,” Rodríguez said. “That played the biggest part in my development was that choice me and my whole group made and just to go after it the best way that I could possibly do.”
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https://www.ourmidland.com/sports/article/Mariners-top-prospect-Julio-Rodr-guez-on-17056716.php | PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — Seattle Mariners’ top prospect Julio Rodríguez will be on the opening day roster, manager Scott Servais announced Monday.
“It’s time for Julio Rodríguez to play in the big leagues,” Servais said.
After a torrid spring training, the decision to start the 21-year-old in the majors was easy for the Mariners, along with the rising push from fans ready to see Rodríguez playing in Seattle. The Mariners are scheduled to open the regular season on Thursday at Minnesota.
“As I’ve been saying in every single interview like this will be a dream become reality right now,” Rodríguez said. “As you guys can see, you work your whole life to basically get to this point right now, it’s amazing honestly.”
Entering Monday’s spring training game, Rodríguez was hitting .419 with three home runs, eight RBIs and a 1.310 OPS. He’s also shown the capability of handling duties in center field, which will allow Seattle the flexibility to use multiple outfield lineups consisting of Rodríguez, Jarred Kelenic, Mitch Haniger and Jesse Winker.
“Tremendous upside, potential in his ability on the field. I think what excites everybody is just his joy and passion for playing baseball,” Servais said. “He loves baseball. He really does. He loves being a part of what we’re doing here. And the way it looks, he’s going to have a big part of this going forward.”
Rodríguez has been rated among the top 10 prospects in baseball by multiple publications and while his potential was noted for several years it was last season where he really had a breakout. Rodríguez hit .347 with 13 homers and 47 RBIs at two stops in the minors. He also was a major contributor for the Dominican Republic team that won bronze at the Tokyo Olympics.
Servais said it was noticeable the first couple of days after players reported that Rodríguez had spent time in the offseason preparing for the opportunity to make the major league roster. Rodríguez's power inside his 6-foot-3, 228-pound frame has been noticeable for several years, but the improvement in his speed is making him a bigger threat on the bases and allows the Mariners to play him in center field.
“I don’t think I will be here right now taking advantage of this opportunity if I wasn’t preparing myself for the past two years,” Rodríguez said. “That played the biggest part in my development was that choice me and my whole group made and just to go after it the best way that I could possibly do.”
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More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | 2 | 105,690 | 0 | https://www.milfordmirror.com/sports/article/Mariners-top-prospect-Julio-Rodr-guez-on-17056716.php | 2022-04-04 19:04:41+00:00 | PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — Seattle Mariners’ top prospect Julio Rodríguez will be on the opening day roster, manager Scott Servais announced Monday.
“It’s time for Julio Rodríguez to play in the big leagues,” Servais said.
After a torrid spring training, the decision to start the 21-year-old in the majors was easy for the Mariners, along with the rising push from fans ready to see Rodríguez playing in Seattle. The Mariners are scheduled to open the regular season on Thursday at Minnesota.
“As I’ve been saying in every single interview like this will be a dream become reality right now,” Rodríguez said. “As you guys can see, you work your whole life to basically get to this point right now, it’s amazing honestly.”
Entering Monday’s spring training game, Rodríguez was hitting .419 with three home runs, eight RBIs and a 1.310 OPS. He’s also shown the capability of handling duties in center field, which will allow Seattle the flexibility to use multiple outfield lineups consisting of Rodríguez, Jarred Kelenic, Mitch Haniger and Jesse Winker.
“Tremendous upside, potential in his ability on the field. I think what excites everybody is just his joy and passion for playing baseball,” Servais said. “He loves baseball. He really does. He loves being a part of what we’re doing here. And the way it looks, he’s going to have a big part of this going forward.”
Rodríguez has been rated among the top 10 prospects in baseball by multiple publications and while his potential was noted for several years it was last season where he really had a breakout. Rodríguez hit .347 with 13 homers and 47 RBIs at two stops in the minors. He also was a major contributor for the Dominican Republic team that won bronze at the Tokyo Olympics.
Servais said it was noticeable the first couple of days after players reported that Rodríguez had spent time in the offseason preparing for the opportunity to make the major league roster. Rodríguez's power inside his 6-foot-3, 228-pound frame has been noticeable for several years, but the improvement in his speed is making him a bigger threat on the bases and allows the Mariners to play him in center field.
“I don’t think I will be here right now taking advantage of this opportunity if I wasn’t preparing myself for the past two years,” Rodríguez said. “That played the biggest part in my development was that choice me and my whole group made and just to go after it the best way that I could possibly do.”
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https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Nevada-toad-declared-endangered-at-site-of-17056670.php | RENO, Nev. (AP) — In a rare emergency move, the U.S government temporarily declared a northern Nevada toad endangered Monday, saying a geothermal power plant in the works could result in its extinction.
The Fish and Wildlife Service announced it is formally proposing a rule to list the Dixie Valley toad as an endangered species subject to 60 days of public comment under the Endangered Species Act's normal rulemaking process.
But it said the emergency listing goes into effect immediately and will continue for eight months while more permanent protections are considered for the toad at the only place it is known to exist in the world.
It marks only the second time in 20 years the service has listed a species as endangered on an emergency basis.
“Protecting small population species like this ensures the continued biodiversity necessary to maintain climate resilient landscapes in one of the driest states in the country,” the agency said.
It wasn’t immediately clear how the toad's listing might affect construction of the power plant about 100 miles (160 kilometers) east of Reno. Conservationists and tribal members are trying to block the project in a lawsuit currently before the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
The dispute is among a growing number of conflicts over wildlife protection and tribal rights on federal lands that the Biden administration faces as it pursues its agenda to combat climate change by replacing fossil fuels with renewable energy.
Officials for Reno-based Ormat Technologies Inc., which broke ground on the power plant last month, said earlier they didn't believe a listing would impact the project because the company spent six years developing a mitigation plan to offset any potential environmental impacts. They didn't immediately respond to a request for comment Monday.
Geothermal power is generated from hot water deep beneath the earth.
The Dixie Valley toad lives in wetlands around hot springs next to the construction site. In addition to geothermal development, other primary threats to one of the smallest toads in the western U.S. include disease, predation by non-native frog species, groundwater pumping for human and agricultural uses and climate change, the service said.
The agency agreed last month to expedite consideration of a federal listing of the toad as part of a settlement with conservationists and the Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe, who are suing to block the power plant. The Nevada tribe says the site is sacred to its people who have lived there for thousands of years.
The Center for Biological Diversity first petitioned for the toad’s listing in 2017.
Monday's decision "comes just in the nick of time for the Dixie Valley toads, which are staring down the barrel of extinction,” said Patrick Donnelly, the center's Great Basin director.
“We’ve been saying for five years that the Dixie Meadows geothermal project could wipe out these tiny toads, and I’m thankful those concerns have been heard," he said in a statement emailed to The Associated Press.
The center for Biological Diversity and the tribe won a federal court order in Reno in January temporarily blocking construction of Ormat’s project on U.S. Bureau of Land Management land east of Fallon.
But the 9th U.S. Circuit of Appeals stayed that order Feb. 4 pending full consideration of Ormat’s appeal. The San Francisco-based appellate court is considering hearing arguments on the appeal in June.
The last time a species was declared endangered on an emergency basis was in 2011, when the the Obama administration took action on the Miami blue butterfly in southern Florida. Before that, an emergency listing was granted for the California tiger salamander under the Bush administration in 2002.
Other species listed as endangered on an emergency basis over the years include the California bighorn sheep in the Sierra Nevada in 1999, steller sea lions in 1990, and the Sacramento River winter migration run of chinook salmon and Mojave desert tortoise, both in 1989. | 0 | 5,307 | 0 | https://www.chroniclejournal.com/business/national_business/nevada-toad-declared-endangered-at-site-of-geothermal-plant/article_86d478dc-d207-5fe6-abee-f3b18d6c7c6f.html | 2022-04-04 22:38:03+00:00 | RENO, Nev. (AP) — In a rare emergency move, the U.S government temporarily declared a northern Nevada toad endangered Monday, saying a geothermal power plant in the works could result in its extinction.
The Fish and Wildlife Service announced it is formally proposing a rule to list the Dixie Valley toad as an endangered species subject to 60 days of public comment under the Endangered Species Act's normal rulemaking process.
But it said the emergency listing goes into effect immediately and will continue for eight months while more permanent protections are considered for the toad at the only place it is known to exist in the world.
It marks only the second time in 20 years the service has listed a species as endangered on an emergency basis.
“Protecting small population species like this ensures the continued biodiversity necessary to maintain climate resilient landscapes in one of the driest states in the country,” the agency said.
It wasn’t immediately clear how the toad's listing might affect construction of the power plant about 100 miles (160 kilometers) east of Reno. Conservationists and tribal members are trying to block the project in a lawsuit currently before the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
The dispute is among a growing number of conflicts over wildlife protection and tribal rights on federal lands that the Biden administration faces as it pursues its agenda to combat climate change by replacing fossil fuels with renewable energy.
Officials for Reno-based Ormat Technologies Inc., which broke ground on the power plant last month, said earlier they didn't believe a listing would impact the project because the company spent six years developing a mitigation plan to offset any potential environmental impacts. They didn't immediately respond to a request for comment Monday.
Geothermal power is generated from hot water deep beneath the earth.
The Dixie Valley toad lives in wetlands around hot springs next to the construction site. In addition to geothermal development, other primary threats to one of the smallest toads in the western U.S. include disease, predation by non-native frog species, groundwater pumping for human and agricultural uses and climate change, the service said.
The agency agreed last month to expedite consideration of a federal listing of the toad as part of a settlement with conservationists and the Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe, who are suing to block the power plant. The Nevada tribe says the site is sacred to its people who have lived there for thousands of years.
The Center for Biological Diversity first petitioned for the toad’s listing in 2017.
Monday's decision "comes just in the nick of time for the Dixie Valley toads, which are staring down the barrel of extinction,” said Patrick Donnelly, the center's Great Basin director.
“We’ve been saying for five years that the Dixie Meadows geothermal project could wipe out these tiny toads, and I’m thankful those concerns have been heard," he said in a statement emailed to The Associated Press.
The center for Biological Diversity and the tribe won a federal court order in Reno in January temporarily blocking construction of Ormat’s project on U.S. Bureau of Land Management land east of Fallon.
But the 9th U.S. Circuit of Appeals stayed that order Feb. 4 pending full consideration of Ormat’s appeal. The San Francisco-based appellate court is considering hearing arguments on the appeal in June.
The last time a species was declared endangered on an emergency basis was in 2011, when the the Obama administration took action on the Miami blue butterfly in southern Florida. Before that, an emergency listing was granted for the California tiger salamander under the Bush administration in 2002.
Other species listed as endangered on an emergency basis over the years include the California bighorn sheep in the Sierra Nevada in 1999, steller sea lions in 1990, and the Sacramento River winter migration run of chinook salmon and Mojave desert tortoise, both in 1989. |
https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Nevada-toad-declared-endangered-at-site-of-17056670.php | RENO, Nev. (AP) — In a rare emergency move, the U.S government temporarily declared a northern Nevada toad endangered Monday, saying a geothermal power plant in the works could result in its extinction.
The Fish and Wildlife Service announced it is formally proposing a rule to list the Dixie Valley toad as an endangered species subject to 60 days of public comment under the Endangered Species Act's normal rulemaking process.
But it said the emergency listing goes into effect immediately and will continue for eight months while more permanent protections are considered for the toad at the only place it is known to exist in the world.
It marks only the second time in 20 years the service has listed a species as endangered on an emergency basis.
“Protecting small population species like this ensures the continued biodiversity necessary to maintain climate resilient landscapes in one of the driest states in the country,” the agency said.
It wasn’t immediately clear how the toad's listing might affect construction of the power plant about 100 miles (160 kilometers) east of Reno. Conservationists and tribal members are trying to block the project in a lawsuit currently before the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
The dispute is among a growing number of conflicts over wildlife protection and tribal rights on federal lands that the Biden administration faces as it pursues its agenda to combat climate change by replacing fossil fuels with renewable energy.
Officials for Reno-based Ormat Technologies Inc., which broke ground on the power plant last month, said earlier they didn't believe a listing would impact the project because the company spent six years developing a mitigation plan to offset any potential environmental impacts. They didn't immediately respond to a request for comment Monday.
Geothermal power is generated from hot water deep beneath the earth.
The Dixie Valley toad lives in wetlands around hot springs next to the construction site. In addition to geothermal development, other primary threats to one of the smallest toads in the western U.S. include disease, predation by non-native frog species, groundwater pumping for human and agricultural uses and climate change, the service said.
The agency agreed last month to expedite consideration of a federal listing of the toad as part of a settlement with conservationists and the Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe, who are suing to block the power plant. The Nevada tribe says the site is sacred to its people who have lived there for thousands of years.
The Center for Biological Diversity first petitioned for the toad’s listing in 2017.
Monday's decision "comes just in the nick of time for the Dixie Valley toads, which are staring down the barrel of extinction,” said Patrick Donnelly, the center's Great Basin director.
“We’ve been saying for five years that the Dixie Meadows geothermal project could wipe out these tiny toads, and I’m thankful those concerns have been heard," he said in a statement emailed to The Associated Press.
The center for Biological Diversity and the tribe won a federal court order in Reno in January temporarily blocking construction of Ormat’s project on U.S. Bureau of Land Management land east of Fallon.
But the 9th U.S. Circuit of Appeals stayed that order Feb. 4 pending full consideration of Ormat’s appeal. The San Francisco-based appellate court is considering hearing arguments on the appeal in June.
The last time a species was declared endangered on an emergency basis was in 2011, when the the Obama administration took action on the Miami blue butterfly in southern Florida. Before that, an emergency listing was granted for the California tiger salamander under the Bush administration in 2002.
Other species listed as endangered on an emergency basis over the years include the California bighorn sheep in the Sierra Nevada in 1999, steller sea lions in 1990, and the Sacramento River winter migration run of chinook salmon and Mojave desert tortoise, both in 1989. | 1 | 118,617 | 0 | https://www.ctinsider.com/news/article/Nevada-toad-declared-endangered-at-site-of-17056670.php | 2022-04-04 20:07:46+00:00 | RENO, Nev. (AP) — In a rare emergency move, the U.S government temporarily declared a northern Nevada toad endangered Monday, saying a geothermal power plant in the works could result in its extinction.
The Fish and Wildlife Service announced it is formally proposing a rule to list the Dixie Valley toad as an endangered species subject to 60 days of public comment under the Endangered Species Act's normal rulemaking process.
But it said the emergency listing goes into effect immediately and will continue for eight months while more permanent protections are considered for the toad at the only place it is known to exist in the world.
It marks only the second time in 20 years the service has listed a species as endangered on an emergency basis.
“Protecting small population species like this ensures the continued biodiversity necessary to maintain climate resilient landscapes in one of the driest states in the country,” the agency said.
It wasn’t immediately clear how the toad's listing might affect construction of the power plant about 100 miles (160 kilometers) east of Reno. Conservationists and tribal members are trying to block the project in a lawsuit currently before the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
The dispute is among a growing number of conflicts over wildlife protection and tribal rights on federal lands that the Biden administration faces as it pursues its agenda to combat climate change by replacing fossil fuels with renewable energy.
Officials for Reno-based Ormat Technologies Inc., which broke ground on the power plant last month, said earlier they didn't believe a listing would impact the project because the company spent six years developing a mitigation plan to offset any potential environmental impacts. They didn't immediately respond to a request for comment Monday.
Geothermal power is generated from hot water deep beneath the earth.
The Dixie Valley toad lives in wetlands around hot springs next to the construction site. In addition to geothermal development, other primary threats to one of the smallest toads in the western U.S. include disease, predation by non-native frog species, groundwater pumping for human and agricultural uses and climate change, the service said.
The agency agreed last month to expedite consideration of a federal listing of the toad as part of a settlement with conservationists and the Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe, who are suing to block the power plant. The Nevada tribe says the site is sacred to its people who have lived there for thousands of years.
The Center for Biological Diversity first petitioned for the toad’s listing in 2017.
Monday's decision "comes just in the nick of time for the Dixie Valley toads, which are staring down the barrel of extinction,” said Patrick Donnelly, the center's Great Basin director.
“We’ve been saying for five years that the Dixie Meadows geothermal project could wipe out these tiny toads, and I’m thankful those concerns have been heard," he said in a statement emailed to The Associated Press.
The center for Biological Diversity and the tribe won a federal court order in Reno in January temporarily blocking construction of Ormat’s project on U.S. Bureau of Land Management land east of Fallon.
But the 9th U.S. Circuit of Appeals stayed that order Feb. 4 pending full consideration of Ormat’s appeal. The San Francisco-based appellate court is considering hearing arguments on the appeal in June.
The last time a species was declared endangered on an emergency basis was in 2011, when the the Obama administration took action on the Miami blue butterfly in southern Florida. Before that, an emergency listing was granted for the California tiger salamander under the Bush administration in 2002.
Other species listed as endangered on an emergency basis over the years include the California bighorn sheep in the Sierra Nevada in 1999, steller sea lions in 1990, and the Sacramento River winter migration run of chinook salmon and Mojave desert tortoise, both in 1989. |
https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Nevada-toad-declared-endangered-at-site-of-17056670.php | RENO, Nev. (AP) — In a rare emergency move, the U.S government temporarily declared a northern Nevada toad endangered Monday, saying a geothermal power plant in the works could result in its extinction.
The Fish and Wildlife Service announced it is formally proposing a rule to list the Dixie Valley toad as an endangered species subject to 60 days of public comment under the Endangered Species Act's normal rulemaking process.
But it said the emergency listing goes into effect immediately and will continue for eight months while more permanent protections are considered for the toad at the only place it is known to exist in the world.
It marks only the second time in 20 years the service has listed a species as endangered on an emergency basis.
“Protecting small population species like this ensures the continued biodiversity necessary to maintain climate resilient landscapes in one of the driest states in the country,” the agency said.
It wasn’t immediately clear how the toad's listing might affect construction of the power plant about 100 miles (160 kilometers) east of Reno. Conservationists and tribal members are trying to block the project in a lawsuit currently before the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
The dispute is among a growing number of conflicts over wildlife protection and tribal rights on federal lands that the Biden administration faces as it pursues its agenda to combat climate change by replacing fossil fuels with renewable energy.
Officials for Reno-based Ormat Technologies Inc., which broke ground on the power plant last month, said earlier they didn't believe a listing would impact the project because the company spent six years developing a mitigation plan to offset any potential environmental impacts. They didn't immediately respond to a request for comment Monday.
Geothermal power is generated from hot water deep beneath the earth.
The Dixie Valley toad lives in wetlands around hot springs next to the construction site. In addition to geothermal development, other primary threats to one of the smallest toads in the western U.S. include disease, predation by non-native frog species, groundwater pumping for human and agricultural uses and climate change, the service said.
The agency agreed last month to expedite consideration of a federal listing of the toad as part of a settlement with conservationists and the Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe, who are suing to block the power plant. The Nevada tribe says the site is sacred to its people who have lived there for thousands of years.
The Center for Biological Diversity first petitioned for the toad’s listing in 2017.
Monday's decision "comes just in the nick of time for the Dixie Valley toads, which are staring down the barrel of extinction,” said Patrick Donnelly, the center's Great Basin director.
“We’ve been saying for five years that the Dixie Meadows geothermal project could wipe out these tiny toads, and I’m thankful those concerns have been heard," he said in a statement emailed to The Associated Press.
The center for Biological Diversity and the tribe won a federal court order in Reno in January temporarily blocking construction of Ormat’s project on U.S. Bureau of Land Management land east of Fallon.
But the 9th U.S. Circuit of Appeals stayed that order Feb. 4 pending full consideration of Ormat’s appeal. The San Francisco-based appellate court is considering hearing arguments on the appeal in June.
The last time a species was declared endangered on an emergency basis was in 2011, when the the Obama administration took action on the Miami blue butterfly in southern Florida. Before that, an emergency listing was granted for the California tiger salamander under the Bush administration in 2002.
Other species listed as endangered on an emergency basis over the years include the California bighorn sheep in the Sierra Nevada in 1999, steller sea lions in 1990, and the Sacramento River winter migration run of chinook salmon and Mojave desert tortoise, both in 1989. | 2 | 118,911 | 0 | https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/Nevada-toad-declared-endangered-at-site-of-17056670.php | 2022-04-04 20:09:37+00:00 | RENO, Nev. (AP) — In a rare emergency move, the U.S government temporarily declared a northern Nevada toad endangered Monday, saying a geothermal power plant in the works could result in its extinction.
The Fish and Wildlife Service announced it is formally proposing a rule to list the Dixie Valley toad as an endangered species subject to 60 days of public comment under the Endangered Species Act's normal rulemaking process.
But it said the emergency listing goes into effect immediately and will continue for eight months while more permanent protections are considered for the toad at the only place it is known to exist in the world.
It marks only the second time in 20 years the service has listed a species as endangered on an emergency basis.
“Protecting small population species like this ensures the continued biodiversity necessary to maintain climate resilient landscapes in one of the driest states in the country,” the agency said.
It wasn’t immediately clear how the toad's listing might affect construction of the power plant about 100 miles (160 kilometers) east of Reno. Conservationists and tribal members are trying to block the project in a lawsuit currently before the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
The dispute is among a growing number of conflicts over wildlife protection and tribal rights on federal lands that the Biden administration faces as it pursues its agenda to combat climate change by replacing fossil fuels with renewable energy.
Officials for Reno-based Ormat Technologies Inc., which broke ground on the power plant last month, said earlier they didn't believe a listing would impact the project because the company spent six years developing a mitigation plan to offset any potential environmental impacts. They didn't immediately respond to a request for comment Monday.
Geothermal power is generated from hot water deep beneath the earth.
The Dixie Valley toad lives in wetlands around hot springs next to the construction site. In addition to geothermal development, other primary threats to one of the smallest toads in the western U.S. include disease, predation by non-native frog species, groundwater pumping for human and agricultural uses and climate change, the service said.
The agency agreed last month to expedite consideration of a federal listing of the toad as part of a settlement with conservationists and the Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe, who are suing to block the power plant. The Nevada tribe says the site is sacred to its people who have lived there for thousands of years.
The Center for Biological Diversity first petitioned for the toad’s listing in 2017.
Monday's decision "comes just in the nick of time for the Dixie Valley toads, which are staring down the barrel of extinction,” said Patrick Donnelly, the center's Great Basin director.
“We’ve been saying for five years that the Dixie Meadows geothermal project could wipe out these tiny toads, and I’m thankful those concerns have been heard," he said in a statement emailed to The Associated Press.
The center for Biological Diversity and the tribe won a federal court order in Reno in January temporarily blocking construction of Ormat’s project on U.S. Bureau of Land Management land east of Fallon.
But the 9th U.S. Circuit of Appeals stayed that order Feb. 4 pending full consideration of Ormat’s appeal. The San Francisco-based appellate court is considering hearing arguments on the appeal in June.
The last time a species was declared endangered on an emergency basis was in 2011, when the the Obama administration took action on the Miami blue butterfly in southern Florida. Before that, an emergency listing was granted for the California tiger salamander under the Bush administration in 2002.
Other species listed as endangered on an emergency basis over the years include the California bighorn sheep in the Sierra Nevada in 1999, steller sea lions in 1990, and the Sacramento River winter migration run of chinook salmon and Mojave desert tortoise, both in 1989. |
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https://www.registercitizen.com/news/article/AP-sources-10B-Senate-COVID-deal-but-without-17056845.php | WASHINGTON (AP) — Bipartisan Senate bargainers have agreed to a slimmed-down $10 billion package for countering COVID-19, but without any funds to help nations abroad combat the pandemic, Democrats and Republicans familiar with the talks said Monday.
The agreement comes with party leaders hoping to move the legislation through Congress this week, before lawmakers leave for a two-week spring recess. It also comes with BA.2, the new omicron variant, expected to spark a fresh increase in U.S. cases.
The accord represents a deep cut from the $22.5 billion President Joe Biden initially requested, and from a $15 billion version that both parties' leaders had negotiated last month. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., abandoned that plan after Democratic lawmakers rejected proposed cuts in state pandemic aid to help pay for the package.
The $15 billion plan had included about $5 billion for the global effort to fight COVID-19, which has run rampant in many countries, especially poorer ones.
Some people said the fate of the new agreement remained uncertain in the House, where Pelosi and liberal Democrats have expressed opposition to dropping the money for helping other countries. The two Democrats and three Republicans who described the accord did so on condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to discuss the talks publicly.
One of the Democrats, and a third member of that party, said it remained unclear whether the emerging package would attract the minimum 10 GOP votes needed for the measure to move through the 50-50 Senate. The others said the needed Republican votes would be there.
The measure would provide additional funds for treatments, tests and vaccines and would be fully paid for by pulling back unspent funds from previous pandemic relief bills that have been enacted, bargainers have said. | 0 | 113,725 | 0 | https://www.daytondailynews.com/nation-world/ap-sources-10b-senate-covid-deal-but-without-global-money/JML2A5EFARGNNJNTNFPWBXLLWQ/ | 2022-04-04 19:44:30+00:00 | WASHINGTON (AP) — Bipartisan Senate bargainers have agreed to a slimmed-down $10 billion package for countering COVID-19, but without any funds to help nations abroad combat the pandemic, Democrats and Republicans familiar with the talks said Monday.
The agreement comes with party leaders hoping to move the legislation through Congress this week, before lawmakers leave for a two-week spring recess. It also comes with BA.2, the new omicron variant, expected to spark a fresh increase in U.S. cases.
The accord represents a deep cut from the $22.5 billion President Joe Biden initially requested, and from a $15 billion version that both parties' leaders had negotiated last month. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., abandoned that plan after Democratic lawmakers rejected proposed cuts in state pandemic aid to help pay for the package.
The $15 billion plan had included about $5 billion for the global effort to fight COVID-19, which has run rampant in many countries, especially poorer ones.
Some people said the fate of the new agreement remained uncertain in the House, where Pelosi and liberal Democrats have expressed opposition to dropping the money for helping other countries. The two Democrats and three Republicans who described the accord did so on condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to discuss the talks publicly.
One of the Democrats, and a third member of that party, said it remained unclear whether the emerging package would attract the minimum 10 GOP votes needed for the measure to move through the 50-50 Senate. The others said the needed Republican votes would be there.
The measure would provide additional funds for treatments, tests and vaccines and would be fully paid for by pulling back unspent funds from previous pandemic relief bills that have been enacted, bargainers have said. |
https://www.registercitizen.com/news/article/AP-sources-10B-Senate-COVID-deal-but-without-17056845.php | WASHINGTON (AP) — Bipartisan Senate bargainers have agreed to a slimmed-down $10 billion package for countering COVID-19, but without any funds to help nations abroad combat the pandemic, Democrats and Republicans familiar with the talks said Monday.
The agreement comes with party leaders hoping to move the legislation through Congress this week, before lawmakers leave for a two-week spring recess. It also comes with BA.2, the new omicron variant, expected to spark a fresh increase in U.S. cases.
The accord represents a deep cut from the $22.5 billion President Joe Biden initially requested, and from a $15 billion version that both parties' leaders had negotiated last month. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., abandoned that plan after Democratic lawmakers rejected proposed cuts in state pandemic aid to help pay for the package.
The $15 billion plan had included about $5 billion for the global effort to fight COVID-19, which has run rampant in many countries, especially poorer ones.
Some people said the fate of the new agreement remained uncertain in the House, where Pelosi and liberal Democrats have expressed opposition to dropping the money for helping other countries. The two Democrats and three Republicans who described the accord did so on condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to discuss the talks publicly.
One of the Democrats, and a third member of that party, said it remained unclear whether the emerging package would attract the minimum 10 GOP votes needed for the measure to move through the 50-50 Senate. The others said the needed Republican votes would be there.
The measure would provide additional funds for treatments, tests and vaccines and would be fully paid for by pulling back unspent funds from previous pandemic relief bills that have been enacted, bargainers have said. | 1 | 115,821 | 0 | https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/article/AP-sources-10B-Senate-COVID-deal-but-without-17056845.php | 2022-04-04 19:53:42+00:00 | WASHINGTON (AP) — Bipartisan Senate bargainers have agreed to a slimmed-down $10 billion package for countering COVID-19, but without any funds to help nations abroad combat the pandemic, Democrats and Republicans familiar with the talks said Monday.
The agreement comes with party leaders hoping to move the legislation through Congress this week, before lawmakers leave for a two-week spring recess. It also comes with BA.2, the new omicron variant, expected to spark a fresh increase in U.S. cases.
The accord represents a deep cut from the $22.5 billion President Joe Biden initially requested, and from a $15 billion version that both parties' leaders had negotiated last month. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., abandoned that plan after Democratic lawmakers rejected proposed cuts in state pandemic aid to help pay for the package.
The $15 billion plan had included about $5 billion for the global effort to fight COVID-19, which has run rampant in many countries, especially poorer ones.
Some people said the fate of the new agreement remained uncertain in the House, where Pelosi and liberal Democrats have expressed opposition to dropping the money for helping other countries. The two Democrats and three Republicans who described the accord did so on condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to discuss the talks publicly.
One of the Democrats, and a third member of that party, said it remained unclear whether the emerging package would attract the minimum 10 GOP votes needed for the measure to move through the 50-50 Senate. The others said the needed Republican votes would be there.
The measure would provide additional funds for treatments, tests and vaccines and would be fully paid for by pulling back unspent funds from previous pandemic relief bills that have been enacted, bargainers have said. |
https://www.registercitizen.com/news/article/AP-sources-10B-Senate-COVID-deal-but-without-17056845.php | WASHINGTON (AP) — Bipartisan Senate bargainers have agreed to a slimmed-down $10 billion package for countering COVID-19, but without any funds to help nations abroad combat the pandemic, Democrats and Republicans familiar with the talks said Monday.
The agreement comes with party leaders hoping to move the legislation through Congress this week, before lawmakers leave for a two-week spring recess. It also comes with BA.2, the new omicron variant, expected to spark a fresh increase in U.S. cases.
The accord represents a deep cut from the $22.5 billion President Joe Biden initially requested, and from a $15 billion version that both parties' leaders had negotiated last month. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., abandoned that plan after Democratic lawmakers rejected proposed cuts in state pandemic aid to help pay for the package.
The $15 billion plan had included about $5 billion for the global effort to fight COVID-19, which has run rampant in many countries, especially poorer ones.
Some people said the fate of the new agreement remained uncertain in the House, where Pelosi and liberal Democrats have expressed opposition to dropping the money for helping other countries. The two Democrats and three Republicans who described the accord did so on condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to discuss the talks publicly.
One of the Democrats, and a third member of that party, said it remained unclear whether the emerging package would attract the minimum 10 GOP votes needed for the measure to move through the 50-50 Senate. The others said the needed Republican votes would be there.
The measure would provide additional funds for treatments, tests and vaccines and would be fully paid for by pulling back unspent funds from previous pandemic relief bills that have been enacted, bargainers have said. | 2 | 116,107 | 0 | https://www.nhregister.com/news/article/AP-sources-10B-Senate-COVID-deal-but-without-17056845.php | 2022-04-04 19:54:57+00:00 | WASHINGTON (AP) — Bipartisan Senate bargainers have agreed to a slimmed-down $10 billion package for countering COVID-19, but without any funds to help nations abroad combat the pandemic, Democrats and Republicans familiar with the talks said Monday.
The agreement comes with party leaders hoping to move the legislation through Congress this week, before lawmakers leave for a two-week spring recess. It also comes with BA.2, the new omicron variant, expected to spark a fresh increase in U.S. cases.
The accord represents a deep cut from the $22.5 billion President Joe Biden initially requested, and from a $15 billion version that both parties' leaders had negotiated last month. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., abandoned that plan after Democratic lawmakers rejected proposed cuts in state pandemic aid to help pay for the package.
The $15 billion plan had included about $5 billion for the global effort to fight COVID-19, which has run rampant in many countries, especially poorer ones.
Some people said the fate of the new agreement remained uncertain in the House, where Pelosi and liberal Democrats have expressed opposition to dropping the money for helping other countries. The two Democrats and three Republicans who described the accord did so on condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to discuss the talks publicly.
One of the Democrats, and a third member of that party, said it remained unclear whether the emerging package would attract the minimum 10 GOP votes needed for the measure to move through the 50-50 Senate. The others said the needed Republican votes would be there.
The measure would provide additional funds for treatments, tests and vaccines and would be fully paid for by pulling back unspent funds from previous pandemic relief bills that have been enacted, bargainers have said. |
https://www.wdtn.com/news/u-s-world/from-cali-to-boston-man-bikes-for-hong-kong/ | LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Biking is a great form of exercise that many people find relaxing. But one man from China is biking for a cause.
Alex Lee is communicating a larger message that impacts thousands of people overseas.
He’s riding across the United States to raise awareness of Hong Kong’s fight against the Chinese communist take-over.
In 2019, Lee was protesting in Hong Kong over China’s actions. For decades, China has controlled Hong Kong.
In 2020, the country passed a controversial National Security Law that protestors said limited their personal freedoms.
Lee decided to use his bike as a form of advocacy.
His goal is to ride from California to Boston, Massachusetts.
“I want to tell local Americans what I saw, and what I felt,” Alex Lee said. “As Hong Kong protesters, we are determined and strong-willed.”
So far, Lee has biked from Los Angeles, California to Lansing, Michigan.
That’s roughly 196 hours of cycling, or 2,399 miles total.
“Why do people protest because they want freedom,” Lee said. “Democracy, they want a rule of law but the communist party only wants to give them censorship and a brainwashed education system.”
Lee’s journey has been in the works ever since the summer of 2020.
“There is an online community called ‘Warm Shower’ they can host you for one or two nights,” Lee said. “I tell people about my mission, I tell people why I did such a long biking trip, why I went to North Dakota, and I went to Michigan.”
For now, Lee posts on social media to keep his followers updated.
“Every day I write my daily journal and I also post pictures of videos,” Lee said, “with the local Americans you know on my Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram so people will know I’m safe.”
Want to follow along Lee’s journey? Click here to take a look at his daily Facebook posts, or you can follow Lee on Twitter. | 0 | 11,205 | 0 | https://cw33.com/news/from-cali-to-boston-man-bikes-for-hong-kong/ | 2022-04-04 23:07:07+00:00 | LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Biking is a great form of exercise that many people find relaxing.
But one man from China is biking for a cause.
Alex Lee is communicating a larger message that impacts thousands of people overseas.
He’s riding across the United States to raise awareness of Hong Kong’s fight against the Chinese communist take-over.
In 2019, Lee was protesting in Hong Kong over China’s actions. For decades, China has controlled Hong Kong.
In 2020, the country passed a controversial National Security Law that protestors said limited their personal freedoms.
Lee decided to use his bike as a form of advocacy.
His goal is to ride from California to Boston, Massachusetts.
“I want to tell local Americans what I saw, and what I felt,” Alex Lee said. “As Hong Kong protesters, we are determined and strong-willed.”
So far, Lee has biked from Los Angeles, California to Lansing, Michigan.
That’s roughly 196 hours of cycling, or 2,399 miles total.
“Why do people protest because they want freedom,” Lee said. “Democracy, they want a rule of law but the communist party only wants to give them censorship and a brainwashed education system.”
Lee’s journey has been in the works ever since the summer of 2020.
“There is an online community called ‘Warm Shower’ they can host you for one or two nights,” Lee said. “I tell people about my mission, I tell people why I did such a long biking trip, why I went to North Dakota, and I went to Michigan.”
For now, Lee posts on social media to keep his followers updated.
“Every day I write my daily journal and I also post pictures of videos,” Lee said, “with the local Americans you know on my Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram so people will know I’m safe.”
Want to follow along Lee’s journey? Click here to take a look at his daily Facebook posts, or you can follow Lee on Twitter. |
https://www.wdtn.com/news/u-s-world/from-cali-to-boston-man-bikes-for-hong-kong/ | LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Biking is a great form of exercise that many people find relaxing. But one man from China is biking for a cause.
Alex Lee is communicating a larger message that impacts thousands of people overseas.
He’s riding across the United States to raise awareness of Hong Kong’s fight against the Chinese communist take-over.
In 2019, Lee was protesting in Hong Kong over China’s actions. For decades, China has controlled Hong Kong.
In 2020, the country passed a controversial National Security Law that protestors said limited their personal freedoms.
Lee decided to use his bike as a form of advocacy.
His goal is to ride from California to Boston, Massachusetts.
“I want to tell local Americans what I saw, and what I felt,” Alex Lee said. “As Hong Kong protesters, we are determined and strong-willed.”
So far, Lee has biked from Los Angeles, California to Lansing, Michigan.
That’s roughly 196 hours of cycling, or 2,399 miles total.
“Why do people protest because they want freedom,” Lee said. “Democracy, they want a rule of law but the communist party only wants to give them censorship and a brainwashed education system.”
Lee’s journey has been in the works ever since the summer of 2020.
“There is an online community called ‘Warm Shower’ they can host you for one or two nights,” Lee said. “I tell people about my mission, I tell people why I did such a long biking trip, why I went to North Dakota, and I went to Michigan.”
For now, Lee posts on social media to keep his followers updated.
“Every day I write my daily journal and I also post pictures of videos,” Lee said, “with the local Americans you know on my Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram so people will know I’m safe.”
Want to follow along Lee’s journey? Click here to take a look at his daily Facebook posts, or you can follow Lee on Twitter. | 1 | 14,475 | 0 | https://www.informnny.com/news/from-cali-to-boston-man-bikes-for-hong-kong/ | 2022-04-04 23:23:27+00:00 | LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Biking is a great form of exercise that many people find relaxing.
But one man from China is biking for a cause.
Alex Lee is communicating a larger message that impacts thousands of people overseas.
He’s riding across the United States to raise awareness of Hong Kong’s fight against the Chinese communist take-over.
In 2019, Lee was protesting in Hong Kong over China’s actions. For decades, China has controlled Hong Kong.
In 2020, the country passed a controversial National Security Law that protestors said limited their personal freedoms.
Lee decided to use his bike as a form of advocacy.
His goal is to ride from California to Boston, Massachusetts.
“I want to tell local Americans what I saw, and what I felt,” Alex Lee said. “As Hong Kong protesters, we are determined and strong-willed.”
So far, Lee has biked from Los Angeles, California to Lansing, Michigan.
That’s roughly 196 hours of cycling, or 2,399 miles total.
“Why do people protest because they want freedom,” Lee said. “Democracy, they want a rule of law but the communist party only wants to give them censorship and a brainwashed education system.”
Lee’s journey has been in the works ever since the summer of 2020.
“There is an online community called ‘Warm Shower’ they can host you for one or two nights,” Lee said. “I tell people about my mission, I tell people why I did such a long biking trip, why I went to North Dakota, and I went to Michigan.”
For now, Lee posts on social media to keep his followers updated.
“Every day I write my daily journal and I also post pictures of videos,” Lee said, “with the local Americans you know on my Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram so people will know I’m safe.”
Want to follow along Lee’s journey? Click here to take a look at his daily Facebook posts, or you can follow Lee on Twitter. |
https://www.wdtn.com/news/u-s-world/from-cali-to-boston-man-bikes-for-hong-kong/ | LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Biking is a great form of exercise that many people find relaxing. But one man from China is biking for a cause.
Alex Lee is communicating a larger message that impacts thousands of people overseas.
He’s riding across the United States to raise awareness of Hong Kong’s fight against the Chinese communist take-over.
In 2019, Lee was protesting in Hong Kong over China’s actions. For decades, China has controlled Hong Kong.
In 2020, the country passed a controversial National Security Law that protestors said limited their personal freedoms.
Lee decided to use his bike as a form of advocacy.
His goal is to ride from California to Boston, Massachusetts.
“I want to tell local Americans what I saw, and what I felt,” Alex Lee said. “As Hong Kong protesters, we are determined and strong-willed.”
So far, Lee has biked from Los Angeles, California to Lansing, Michigan.
That’s roughly 196 hours of cycling, or 2,399 miles total.
“Why do people protest because they want freedom,” Lee said. “Democracy, they want a rule of law but the communist party only wants to give them censorship and a brainwashed education system.”
Lee’s journey has been in the works ever since the summer of 2020.
“There is an online community called ‘Warm Shower’ they can host you for one or two nights,” Lee said. “I tell people about my mission, I tell people why I did such a long biking trip, why I went to North Dakota, and I went to Michigan.”
For now, Lee posts on social media to keep his followers updated.
“Every day I write my daily journal and I also post pictures of videos,” Lee said, “with the local Americans you know on my Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram so people will know I’m safe.”
Want to follow along Lee’s journey? Click here to take a look at his daily Facebook posts, or you can follow Lee on Twitter. | 2 | 15,284 | 0 | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/from-cali-to-boston-man-bikes-for-hong-kong/ | 2022-04-04 23:28:03+00:00 | LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Biking is a great form of exercise that many people find relaxing.
But one man from China is biking for a cause.
Alex Lee is communicating a larger message that impacts thousands of people overseas.
He’s riding across the United States to raise awareness of Hong Kong’s fight against the Chinese communist take-over.
In 2019, Lee was protesting in Hong Kong over China’s actions. For decades, China has controlled Hong Kong.
In 2020, the country passed a controversial National Security Law that protestors said limited their personal freedoms.
Lee decided to use his bike as a form of advocacy.
His goal is to ride from California to Boston, Massachusetts.
“I want to tell local Americans what I saw, and what I felt,” Alex Lee said. “As Hong Kong protesters, we are determined and strong-willed.”
So far, Lee has biked from Los Angeles, California to Lansing, Michigan.
That’s roughly 196 hours of cycling, or 2,399 miles total.
“Why do people protest because they want freedom,” Lee said. “Democracy, they want a rule of law but the communist party only wants to give them censorship and a brainwashed education system.”
Lee’s journey has been in the works ever since the summer of 2020.
“There is an online community called ‘Warm Shower’ they can host you for one or two nights,” Lee said. “I tell people about my mission, I tell people why I did such a long biking trip, why I went to North Dakota, and I went to Michigan.”
For now, Lee posts on social media to keep his followers updated.
“Every day I write my daily journal and I also post pictures of videos,” Lee said, “with the local Americans you know on my Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram so people will know I’m safe.”
Want to follow along Lee’s journey? Click here to take a look at his daily Facebook posts, or you can follow Lee on Twitter. |
https://www.djournal.com/opinion/columnists/jackson-s-record-suggests-she-will-legislate-from-the-bench/article_ee824c37-b1bd-599e-afba-f9e24d4749e9.html | This past week, I met with Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson in my office to discuss her nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court. I entered that meeting with serious concerns about her record and judicial philosophy, having voted against her appointment to a federal appeals court just last year. Our meeting was cordial, and I appreciated hearing about her professional journey and her family. Yet she did not alleviate my concerns that she has a far-left judicial philosophy and would legislate from the bench. I will be voting “no” on her confirmation.
Jackson would not disavow court packing
President Biden has pledged to appoint activist judges, and Jackson has given us no reason to doubt she is that kind of judge. Throughout the Senate confirmation process, she has refused to answer basic questions about her record and her approach to the law. At one point, she indicated that she would restrict religious freedom when it comes to same-sex marriage. She was also totally unable to define what a “woman” is, a sign that she is likeminded with the far left on issues involving the transgender movement.
Significantly, she would not reject the idea of court packing. Left-wing groups have been pushing Congress and Biden to add seats to the Supreme Court to guarantee favorable rulings, even though liberal Justices Stephen Breyer and the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg have openly opposed the idea. When asked directly about court packing, Jackson dodged the question entirely. This was troubling, but not surprising, given that she was the top choice of extreme left groups who are pushing to rig the courts.
Jackson’s record is too thin
Jackson has an unusually thin judicial record for someone being appointed to our nation’s highest court. In her brief time as an appellate judge, she has authored only two opinions, providing almost no insight into her thinking. By comparison, Trump’s first two Supreme Court nominees had authored more than 200 opinions each during their time as appellate judges. Making matters worse, much of Jackson’s record from her time as vice chair of the U.S. Sentencing Commission is sealed and has not been disclosed to Congress. Senate Democrats have long acknowledged the importance of examining a nominee’s record, yet this nominee’s paper trail is largely hidden. Americans should not be left guessing as to how Jackson will do her job as a lifetime member of our highest court.
A pattern of judicial overreach
Brief as it is, Jackson’s record raises serious red flags. It is telling that some of her most significant rulings have been reversed by the D.C. Circuit Court, hardly a bastion of conservatism. In one instance, Jackson ruled that House Democrats could force President Trump’s chief counsel to testify before congressional investigators. That ruling was promptly overturned. She also blocked the Department of Homeland Security from expanding deportation efforts, a ruling that was dismissed out of hand. Additionally, she struck down parts of Trump’s executive orders aimed at making it easier to fire poorly performing federal employees. When she was unanimously overruled, the appeals court said she had “no power” to wade into the matter. These cases indicate that Jackson does not appreciate the limits of her role as a judge. | 0 | 7,482 | 0.092003 | https://www.djournal.com/pontotoc/wicker-opposes-bidens-supreme-court-pick/article_0866c2d7-2e16-598a-8aaa-706c90f658f2.html | 2022-04-06 11:12:34+00:00 | This past week, I met with Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson in my office to discuss her nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court. I entered that meeting with serious concerns about her record and judicial philosophy, having voted against her appointment to a federal appeals court just last year. Our meeting was cordial, and I appreciated hearing about her professional journey and her family. Yet she did not alleviate my concerns that she has a far-left judicial philosophy and would legislate from the bench. I will be voting “no” on her confirmation.
Jackson Would Not Disavow Court Packing
President Biden has pledged to appoint activist judges, and Judge Jackson has given us no reason to doubt she is that kind of judge. Throughout the Senate confirmation process, she has refused to answer basic questions about her record and her approach to the law. At one point, she indicated that she would restrict religious freedom when it comes to same-sex marriage. She was also totally unable to define what a “woman” is, a sign that she is likeminded with the far left on issues involving the transgender movement.
Significantly, she would not reject the idea of court packing. Left-wing groups have been pushing Congress and President Biden to add seats to the Supreme Court to guarantee favorable rulings, even though liberal Justices Stephen Breyer and the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg have openly opposed the idea. When asked directly about court packing, Judge Jackson dodged the question entirely. This was troubling, but not surprising, given that she was the top choice of extreme left groups who are pushing to rig the courts.
Jackson’s Record Is Too Thin
Judge Jackson has an unusually thin judicial record for someone being appointed to our nation’s highest court. In her brief time as an appellate judge, she has authored only two opinions, providing almost no insight into her thinking. By comparison, President Trump’s first two Supreme Court nominees had authored more than 200 opinions each during their time as appellate judges. Making matters worse, much of Jackson’s record from her time as Vice Chair of the U.S. Sentencing Commission is sealed and has not been disclosed to Congress. Senate Democrats have long acknowledged the importance of examining a nominee’s record, yet this nominee’s paper trail is largely hidden. Americans should not be left guessing as to how Judge Jackson will do her job as a lifetime member of our highest court.
A Pattern of Judicial Overreach
Brief as it is, Judge Jackson’s record raises serious red flags. It is telling that some of her most significant rulings have been reversed by the D.C. Circuit Court, hardly a bastion of conservatism. In one instance, Judge Jackson ruled that House Democrats could force President Trump’s chief counsel to testify before congressional investigators. That ruling was promptly overturned. She also blocked the Department of Homeland Security from expanding deportation efforts, a ruling that was dismissed out of hand. Additionally, she struck down parts of President Trump’s executive orders aimed at making it easier to fire poorly performing federal employees. When she was unanimously overruled, the appeals court said she had “no power” to wade into the matter. These cases indicate that Judge Jackson does not appreciate the limits of her role as a judge. |
https://www.djournal.com/opinion/columnists/jackson-s-record-suggests-she-will-legislate-from-the-bench/article_ee824c37-b1bd-599e-afba-f9e24d4749e9.html | This past week, I met with Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson in my office to discuss her nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court. I entered that meeting with serious concerns about her record and judicial philosophy, having voted against her appointment to a federal appeals court just last year. Our meeting was cordial, and I appreciated hearing about her professional journey and her family. Yet she did not alleviate my concerns that she has a far-left judicial philosophy and would legislate from the bench. I will be voting “no” on her confirmation.
Jackson would not disavow court packing
President Biden has pledged to appoint activist judges, and Jackson has given us no reason to doubt she is that kind of judge. Throughout the Senate confirmation process, she has refused to answer basic questions about her record and her approach to the law. At one point, she indicated that she would restrict religious freedom when it comes to same-sex marriage. She was also totally unable to define what a “woman” is, a sign that she is likeminded with the far left on issues involving the transgender movement.
Significantly, she would not reject the idea of court packing. Left-wing groups have been pushing Congress and Biden to add seats to the Supreme Court to guarantee favorable rulings, even though liberal Justices Stephen Breyer and the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg have openly opposed the idea. When asked directly about court packing, Jackson dodged the question entirely. This was troubling, but not surprising, given that she was the top choice of extreme left groups who are pushing to rig the courts.
Jackson’s record is too thin
Jackson has an unusually thin judicial record for someone being appointed to our nation’s highest court. In her brief time as an appellate judge, she has authored only two opinions, providing almost no insight into her thinking. By comparison, Trump’s first two Supreme Court nominees had authored more than 200 opinions each during their time as appellate judges. Making matters worse, much of Jackson’s record from her time as vice chair of the U.S. Sentencing Commission is sealed and has not been disclosed to Congress. Senate Democrats have long acknowledged the importance of examining a nominee’s record, yet this nominee’s paper trail is largely hidden. Americans should not be left guessing as to how Jackson will do her job as a lifetime member of our highest court.
A pattern of judicial overreach
Brief as it is, Jackson’s record raises serious red flags. It is telling that some of her most significant rulings have been reversed by the D.C. Circuit Court, hardly a bastion of conservatism. In one instance, Jackson ruled that House Democrats could force President Trump’s chief counsel to testify before congressional investigators. That ruling was promptly overturned. She also blocked the Department of Homeland Security from expanding deportation efforts, a ruling that was dismissed out of hand. Additionally, she struck down parts of Trump’s executive orders aimed at making it easier to fire poorly performing federal employees. When she was unanimously overruled, the appeals court said she had “no power” to wade into the matter. These cases indicate that Jackson does not appreciate the limits of her role as a judge. | 1 | 141,150 | 0.316116 | https://yallpolitics.com/2022/04/01/wicker-i-will-be-voting-no-on-president-bidens-scotus-nominee-judge-jackson/ | 2022-04-01 23:45:13+00:00 | Submitted by Senator Roger Wicker
Senator Wicker says meeting Judge Jackson did not alleviate his concerns that she has a far-left judicial philosophy.
This past week, I met with Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson in my office to discuss her nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court. I entered that meeting with serious concerns about her record and judicial philosophy, having voted against her appointment to a federal appeals court just last year. Our meeting was cordial, and I appreciated hearing about her professional journey and her family. Yet she did not alleviate my concerns that she has a far-left judicial philosophy and would legislate from the bench. I will be voting “no” on her confirmation.
Jackson Would Not Disavow Court Packing
President Biden has pledged to appoint activist judges, and Judge Jackson has given us no reason to doubt she is that kind of judge. Throughout the Senate confirmation process, she has refused to answer basic questions about her record and her approach to the law. At one point, she indicated that she would restrict religious freedom when it comes to same-sex marriage. She was also totally unable to define what a “woman” is, a sign that she is likeminded with the far left on issues involving the transgender movement.
Significantly, she would not reject the idea of court packing. Left-wing groups have been pushing Congress and President Biden to add seats to the Supreme Court to guarantee favorable rulings, even though liberal Justices Stephen Breyer and the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg have openly opposed the idea. When asked directly about court packing, Judge Jackson dodged the question entirely. This was troubling, but not surprising, given that she was the top choice of extreme left groups who are pushing to rig the courts.
Jackson’s Record Is Too Thin
Judge Jackson has an unusually thin judicial record for someone being appointed to our nation’s highest court. In her brief time as an appellate judge, she has authored only two opinions, providing almost no insight into her thinking. By comparison, President Trump’s first two Supreme Court nominees had authored more than 200 opinions each during their time as appellate judges. Making matters worse, much of Jackson’s record from her time as Vice Chair of the U.S. Sentencing Commission is sealed and has not been disclosed to Congress. Senate Democrats have long acknowledged the importance of examining a nominee’s record, yet this nominee’s paper trail is largely hidden. Americans should not be left guessing as to how Judge Jackson will do her job as a lifetime member of our highest court.
A Pattern of Judicial Overreach
Brief as it is, Judge Jackson’s record raises serious red flags. It is telling that some of her most significant rulings have been reversed by the D.C. Circuit Court, hardly a bastion of conservatism. In one instance, Judge Jackson ruled that House Democrats could force President Trump’s chief counsel to testify before congressional investigators. That ruling was promptly overturned. She also blocked the Department of Homeland Security from expanding deportation efforts, a ruling that was dismissed out of hand. Additionally, she struck down parts of President Trump’s executive orders aimed at making it easier to fire poorly performing federal employees. When she was unanimously overruled, the appeals court said she had “no power” to wade into the matter. These cases indicate that Judge Jackson does not appreciate the limits of her role as a judge.
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Submitted by Senator Roger Wicker |
https://www.djournal.com/opinion/columnists/jackson-s-record-suggests-she-will-legislate-from-the-bench/article_ee824c37-b1bd-599e-afba-f9e24d4749e9.html | This past week, I met with Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson in my office to discuss her nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court. I entered that meeting with serious concerns about her record and judicial philosophy, having voted against her appointment to a federal appeals court just last year. Our meeting was cordial, and I appreciated hearing about her professional journey and her family. Yet she did not alleviate my concerns that she has a far-left judicial philosophy and would legislate from the bench. I will be voting “no” on her confirmation.
Jackson would not disavow court packing
President Biden has pledged to appoint activist judges, and Jackson has given us no reason to doubt she is that kind of judge. Throughout the Senate confirmation process, she has refused to answer basic questions about her record and her approach to the law. At one point, she indicated that she would restrict religious freedom when it comes to same-sex marriage. She was also totally unable to define what a “woman” is, a sign that she is likeminded with the far left on issues involving the transgender movement.
Significantly, she would not reject the idea of court packing. Left-wing groups have been pushing Congress and Biden to add seats to the Supreme Court to guarantee favorable rulings, even though liberal Justices Stephen Breyer and the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg have openly opposed the idea. When asked directly about court packing, Jackson dodged the question entirely. This was troubling, but not surprising, given that she was the top choice of extreme left groups who are pushing to rig the courts.
Jackson’s record is too thin
Jackson has an unusually thin judicial record for someone being appointed to our nation’s highest court. In her brief time as an appellate judge, she has authored only two opinions, providing almost no insight into her thinking. By comparison, Trump’s first two Supreme Court nominees had authored more than 200 opinions each during their time as appellate judges. Making matters worse, much of Jackson’s record from her time as vice chair of the U.S. Sentencing Commission is sealed and has not been disclosed to Congress. Senate Democrats have long acknowledged the importance of examining a nominee’s record, yet this nominee’s paper trail is largely hidden. Americans should not be left guessing as to how Jackson will do her job as a lifetime member of our highest court.
A pattern of judicial overreach
Brief as it is, Jackson’s record raises serious red flags. It is telling that some of her most significant rulings have been reversed by the D.C. Circuit Court, hardly a bastion of conservatism. In one instance, Jackson ruled that House Democrats could force President Trump’s chief counsel to testify before congressional investigators. That ruling was promptly overturned. She also blocked the Department of Homeland Security from expanding deportation efforts, a ruling that was dismissed out of hand. Additionally, she struck down parts of Trump’s executive orders aimed at making it easier to fire poorly performing federal employees. When she was unanimously overruled, the appeals court said she had “no power” to wade into the matter. These cases indicate that Jackson does not appreciate the limits of her role as a judge. | 2 | 84,623 | 0.446103 | https://www.dailyadvocate.com/2022/04/06/portman-statement-on-supreme-court-nominee-jackson/ | 2022-04-07 03:49:06+00:00 | Staff report
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) issued the following statement on the Supreme Court nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson:
“Judge Jackson’s nomination to the Supreme Court is historic and all Americans can be proud of her personal story.
“I appreciated meeting with Judge Jackson, watching the Judiciary Committee hearings, and listening to her responses to member questions. I found her to be engaging and thoughtful with strong credentials, but based on her responses to my questions, her record, and her answers at her confirmation hearing, I cannot support her nomination.
“We simply have a different judicial philosophy. I believe the job of a Supreme Court Justice is to fairly and impartially apply the law and protect our rights guaranteed by the Constitution, not to advance public policy goals by legislating from the bench. During our meeting, I asked Judge Jackson about her approach to interpreting and applying the law, restraints on judicial activism, and her experience as a judge. I’ve asked each of the Supreme Court nominees who have come before the Senate during my tenure about this.
“Although Judge Jackson doesn’t have a long record as an appellate judge, her district court opinions, such as Make the Road New York v. McAleenan and American Meat Institute v. USDA, indicate she does not feel constrained by the plain language of congressionally-enacted statutes or judicial precedent. Based on her record, answers to questions in the Judiciary Committee, and my meeting with her, I am concerned Judge Jackson will use her position on the Supreme Court to legislate from the bench as many more activist judges have done in recent decades.
“Lastly, during our personal meeting, Judge Jackson refused to say whether she supports adding more justices to the Court, a court-packing proposal the radical Left supports that would politicize and discredit the Court. During her hearing, she said she would be ‘thrilled to be one of however many justices there are on the Court,’ which suggests she is indifferent to the idea of court packing. Even her mentor, Justice Stephen Breyer, as well as Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, defended the institution and opposed packing the Court, recognizing it would call the Court’s integrity into question. Judge Jackson could have committed to protecting the Court’s credibility and the rule of law, but she declined to do so.
“Because of these reasons I have decided that I will not support Judge Jackson to a lifetime appointment on the Supreme Court.” |
https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/Minnesota-House-Democrats-call-for-1-15B-more-17056866.php | ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota House Democratic majority on Monday proposed spending $1.15 billion of the state's $9.25 billion budget surplus on education, drawing a sharp contrast with Republicans who control the Senate and who want to cut taxes by $3.4 billion while spending just $30 million more on schools.
“With a historic budget surplus, we need to deliver for Minnesota students,” House Speaker Melissa Hortman, of Brooklyn Park, said at a news conference.
The big spending and policy bills of the 2022 legislative session are starting to come together and the deep philosophical differences between Democrats and Republicans over how to use the massive surplus portend difficult negotiations before the session is due to adjourn May 23.
The catch-all House Democratic education package would focus on mental health support for students, such as counselors and social workers, as well as special education services and English language learners.
Because of that emphasis, their package does not include the 2% increase in general per-pupil funding in the current budget that Democratic Gov. Tim Walz has proposed, said the chairman of the House Education Finance Committee, Rep. Jim Davnie, of Minneapolis.
The House Democratic plan also includes a voluntary statewide pre-kindergarten program that Democrats have long sought. And it includes $2.12 billion in new education spending for the next two-year budget, which would require approval by the 2023 Legislature.
GOP Sen. Roger Chamberlain of Lino Lakes, who chairs his chamber's education committee, criticized the Democratic plan, saying schools have already received more than $1 billion in new state funding under the two-year budget adopted last year and $2.6 billion in federal COVID-19 relief. The centerpiece of the Senate Republican education bill is $30 million to bolster reading proficiency, with the goal of having 90% of third-graders reading at grade level.
Senate Republicans on Monday released a draft of their main tax bill for the session that, as previously announced, focuses on permanent tax cuts. It would cut income taxes for 82% of Minnesota filers by lowering the rate for the bottom tax bracket from 5.35% to 2.8%. Rates for the three highest brackets would not change.
An analysis by nonpartisan Senate staff released Monday indicates the biggest beneficiaries would be Minnesota couples earning $100,000 to $249,999 per year, who would see average cuts of around $1,200, and individual filers earning $50,000 to $149,999, who would save in the low $700s range.
The Senate GOP plan would also exempt all Social Security income from state taxes, instead of the current partial exemption that tends to benefit lower-income taxpayers. The staff analysis indicates that 86% of filers would see no savings from a full exemption, with the bulk of the benefits going to to couples earning over $100,000 and individual filers earning over $50,000.
House Democrats were preparing to unveil their own tax bill soon. The centerpiece of the governor's tax plan is one-time rebates of $500 for individuals and $1,000 for couples.
Hortman said she, Walz and Senate GOP Majority Leader Jeremy Miller, of Winona, will eventually have to negotiate compromises on education, taxes and other issues behind the scenes, as well as on still-unresolved disputes over averting an unemployment insurance tax increase and bonuses for frontline workers who put themselves at risk during the pandemic.
What emerges will likely include “a little from column A, a little from column B,” the speaker said. But she acknowledged a “stark difference” between Democrats and Republicans at the moment.
“Minnesota Senate Republicans clearly believe our schools don't need much in the way of help. ... We will be working hard to persuade our Republican colleagues to join us in making these investments," Hortman said. | 0 | 116,222 | 0 | https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/article/Minnesota-House-Democrats-call-for-1-15B-more-17056866.php | 2022-04-04 19:55:27+00:00 | ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota House Democratic majority on Monday proposed spending $1.15 billion of the state's $9.25 billion budget surplus on education, drawing a sharp contrast with Republicans who control the Senate and who want to cut taxes by $3.4 billion while spending just $30 million more on schools.
“With a historic budget surplus, we need to deliver for Minnesota students,” House Speaker Melissa Hortman, of Brooklyn Park, said at a news conference.
The big spending and policy bills of the 2022 legislative session are starting to come together and the deep philosophical differences between Democrats and Republicans over how to use the massive surplus portend difficult negotiations before the session is due to adjourn May 23.
The catch-all House Democratic education package would focus on mental health support for students, such as counselors and social workers, as well as special education services and English language learners.
Because of that emphasis, their package does not include the 2% increase in general per-pupil funding in the current budget that Democratic Gov. Tim Walz has proposed, said the chairman of the House Education Finance Committee, Rep. Jim Davnie, of Minneapolis.
The House Democratic plan also includes a voluntary statewide pre-kindergarten program that Democrats have long sought. And it includes $2.12 billion in new education spending for the next two-year budget, which would require approval by the 2023 Legislature.
GOP Sen. Roger Chamberlain of Lino Lakes, who chairs his chamber's education committee, criticized the Democratic plan, saying schools have already received more than $1 billion in new state funding under the two-year budget adopted last year and $2.6 billion in federal COVID-19 relief. The centerpiece of the Senate Republican education bill is $30 million to bolster reading proficiency, with the goal of having 90% of third-graders reading at grade level.
Senate Republicans on Monday released a draft of their main tax bill for the session that, as previously announced, focuses on permanent tax cuts. It would cut income taxes for 82% of Minnesota filers by lowering the rate for the bottom tax bracket from 5.35% to 2.8%. Rates for the three highest brackets would not change.
An analysis by nonpartisan Senate staff released Monday indicates the biggest beneficiaries would be Minnesota couples earning $100,000 to $249,999 per year, who would see average cuts of around $1,200, and individual filers earning $50,000 to $149,999, who would save in the low $700s range.
The Senate GOP plan would also exempt all Social Security income from state taxes, instead of the current partial exemption that tends to benefit lower-income taxpayers. The staff analysis indicates that 86% of filers would see no savings from a full exemption, with the bulk of the benefits going to to couples earning over $100,000 and individual filers earning over $50,000.
House Democrats were preparing to unveil their own tax bill soon. The centerpiece of the governor's tax plan is one-time rebates of $500 for individuals and $1,000 for couples.
Hortman said she, Walz and Senate GOP Majority Leader Jeremy Miller, of Winona, will eventually have to negotiate compromises on education, taxes and other issues behind the scenes, as well as on still-unresolved disputes over averting an unemployment insurance tax increase and bonuses for frontline workers who put themselves at risk during the pandemic.
What emerges will likely include “a little from column A, a little from column B,” the speaker said. But she acknowledged a “stark difference” between Democrats and Republicans at the moment.
“Minnesota Senate Republicans clearly believe our schools don't need much in the way of help. ... We will be working hard to persuade our Republican colleagues to join us in making these investments," Hortman said. |
https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/Minnesota-House-Democrats-call-for-1-15B-more-17056866.php | ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota House Democratic majority on Monday proposed spending $1.15 billion of the state's $9.25 billion budget surplus on education, drawing a sharp contrast with Republicans who control the Senate and who want to cut taxes by $3.4 billion while spending just $30 million more on schools.
“With a historic budget surplus, we need to deliver for Minnesota students,” House Speaker Melissa Hortman, of Brooklyn Park, said at a news conference.
The big spending and policy bills of the 2022 legislative session are starting to come together and the deep philosophical differences between Democrats and Republicans over how to use the massive surplus portend difficult negotiations before the session is due to adjourn May 23.
The catch-all House Democratic education package would focus on mental health support for students, such as counselors and social workers, as well as special education services and English language learners.
Because of that emphasis, their package does not include the 2% increase in general per-pupil funding in the current budget that Democratic Gov. Tim Walz has proposed, said the chairman of the House Education Finance Committee, Rep. Jim Davnie, of Minneapolis.
The House Democratic plan also includes a voluntary statewide pre-kindergarten program that Democrats have long sought. And it includes $2.12 billion in new education spending for the next two-year budget, which would require approval by the 2023 Legislature.
GOP Sen. Roger Chamberlain of Lino Lakes, who chairs his chamber's education committee, criticized the Democratic plan, saying schools have already received more than $1 billion in new state funding under the two-year budget adopted last year and $2.6 billion in federal COVID-19 relief. The centerpiece of the Senate Republican education bill is $30 million to bolster reading proficiency, with the goal of having 90% of third-graders reading at grade level.
Senate Republicans on Monday released a draft of their main tax bill for the session that, as previously announced, focuses on permanent tax cuts. It would cut income taxes for 82% of Minnesota filers by lowering the rate for the bottom tax bracket from 5.35% to 2.8%. Rates for the three highest brackets would not change.
An analysis by nonpartisan Senate staff released Monday indicates the biggest beneficiaries would be Minnesota couples earning $100,000 to $249,999 per year, who would see average cuts of around $1,200, and individual filers earning $50,000 to $149,999, who would save in the low $700s range.
The Senate GOP plan would also exempt all Social Security income from state taxes, instead of the current partial exemption that tends to benefit lower-income taxpayers. The staff analysis indicates that 86% of filers would see no savings from a full exemption, with the bulk of the benefits going to to couples earning over $100,000 and individual filers earning over $50,000.
House Democrats were preparing to unveil their own tax bill soon. The centerpiece of the governor's tax plan is one-time rebates of $500 for individuals and $1,000 for couples.
Hortman said she, Walz and Senate GOP Majority Leader Jeremy Miller, of Winona, will eventually have to negotiate compromises on education, taxes and other issues behind the scenes, as well as on still-unresolved disputes over averting an unemployment insurance tax increase and bonuses for frontline workers who put themselves at risk during the pandemic.
What emerges will likely include “a little from column A, a little from column B,” the speaker said. But she acknowledged a “stark difference” between Democrats and Republicans at the moment.
“Minnesota Senate Republicans clearly believe our schools don't need much in the way of help. ... We will be working hard to persuade our Republican colleagues to join us in making these investments," Hortman said. | 1 | 116,462 | 0 | https://www.nhregister.com/news/article/Minnesota-House-Democrats-call-for-1-15B-more-17056866.php | 2022-04-04 19:56:54+00:00 | ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota House Democratic majority on Monday proposed spending $1.15 billion of the state's $9.25 billion budget surplus on education, drawing a sharp contrast with Republicans who control the Senate and who want to cut taxes by $3.4 billion while spending just $30 million more on schools.
“With a historic budget surplus, we need to deliver for Minnesota students,” House Speaker Melissa Hortman, of Brooklyn Park, said at a news conference.
The big spending and policy bills of the 2022 legislative session are starting to come together and the deep philosophical differences between Democrats and Republicans over how to use the massive surplus portend difficult negotiations before the session is due to adjourn May 23.
The catch-all House Democratic education package would focus on mental health support for students, such as counselors and social workers, as well as special education services and English language learners.
Because of that emphasis, their package does not include the 2% increase in general per-pupil funding in the current budget that Democratic Gov. Tim Walz has proposed, said the chairman of the House Education Finance Committee, Rep. Jim Davnie, of Minneapolis.
The House Democratic plan also includes a voluntary statewide pre-kindergarten program that Democrats have long sought. And it includes $2.12 billion in new education spending for the next two-year budget, which would require approval by the 2023 Legislature.
GOP Sen. Roger Chamberlain of Lino Lakes, who chairs his chamber's education committee, criticized the Democratic plan, saying schools have already received more than $1 billion in new state funding under the two-year budget adopted last year and $2.6 billion in federal COVID-19 relief. The centerpiece of the Senate Republican education bill is $30 million to bolster reading proficiency, with the goal of having 90% of third-graders reading at grade level.
Senate Republicans on Monday released a draft of their main tax bill for the session that, as previously announced, focuses on permanent tax cuts. It would cut income taxes for 82% of Minnesota filers by lowering the rate for the bottom tax bracket from 5.35% to 2.8%. Rates for the three highest brackets would not change.
An analysis by nonpartisan Senate staff released Monday indicates the biggest beneficiaries would be Minnesota couples earning $100,000 to $249,999 per year, who would see average cuts of around $1,200, and individual filers earning $50,000 to $149,999, who would save in the low $700s range.
The Senate GOP plan would also exempt all Social Security income from state taxes, instead of the current partial exemption that tends to benefit lower-income taxpayers. The staff analysis indicates that 86% of filers would see no savings from a full exemption, with the bulk of the benefits going to to couples earning over $100,000 and individual filers earning over $50,000.
House Democrats were preparing to unveil their own tax bill soon. The centerpiece of the governor's tax plan is one-time rebates of $500 for individuals and $1,000 for couples.
Hortman said she, Walz and Senate GOP Majority Leader Jeremy Miller, of Winona, will eventually have to negotiate compromises on education, taxes and other issues behind the scenes, as well as on still-unresolved disputes over averting an unemployment insurance tax increase and bonuses for frontline workers who put themselves at risk during the pandemic.
What emerges will likely include “a little from column A, a little from column B,” the speaker said. But she acknowledged a “stark difference” between Democrats and Republicans at the moment.
“Minnesota Senate Republicans clearly believe our schools don't need much in the way of help. ... We will be working hard to persuade our Republican colleagues to join us in making these investments," Hortman said. |
https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/Minnesota-House-Democrats-call-for-1-15B-more-17056866.php | ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota House Democratic majority on Monday proposed spending $1.15 billion of the state's $9.25 billion budget surplus on education, drawing a sharp contrast with Republicans who control the Senate and who want to cut taxes by $3.4 billion while spending just $30 million more on schools.
“With a historic budget surplus, we need to deliver for Minnesota students,” House Speaker Melissa Hortman, of Brooklyn Park, said at a news conference.
The big spending and policy bills of the 2022 legislative session are starting to come together and the deep philosophical differences between Democrats and Republicans over how to use the massive surplus portend difficult negotiations before the session is due to adjourn May 23.
The catch-all House Democratic education package would focus on mental health support for students, such as counselors and social workers, as well as special education services and English language learners.
Because of that emphasis, their package does not include the 2% increase in general per-pupil funding in the current budget that Democratic Gov. Tim Walz has proposed, said the chairman of the House Education Finance Committee, Rep. Jim Davnie, of Minneapolis.
The House Democratic plan also includes a voluntary statewide pre-kindergarten program that Democrats have long sought. And it includes $2.12 billion in new education spending for the next two-year budget, which would require approval by the 2023 Legislature.
GOP Sen. Roger Chamberlain of Lino Lakes, who chairs his chamber's education committee, criticized the Democratic plan, saying schools have already received more than $1 billion in new state funding under the two-year budget adopted last year and $2.6 billion in federal COVID-19 relief. The centerpiece of the Senate Republican education bill is $30 million to bolster reading proficiency, with the goal of having 90% of third-graders reading at grade level.
Senate Republicans on Monday released a draft of their main tax bill for the session that, as previously announced, focuses on permanent tax cuts. It would cut income taxes for 82% of Minnesota filers by lowering the rate for the bottom tax bracket from 5.35% to 2.8%. Rates for the three highest brackets would not change.
An analysis by nonpartisan Senate staff released Monday indicates the biggest beneficiaries would be Minnesota couples earning $100,000 to $249,999 per year, who would see average cuts of around $1,200, and individual filers earning $50,000 to $149,999, who would save in the low $700s range.
The Senate GOP plan would also exempt all Social Security income from state taxes, instead of the current partial exemption that tends to benefit lower-income taxpayers. The staff analysis indicates that 86% of filers would see no savings from a full exemption, with the bulk of the benefits going to to couples earning over $100,000 and individual filers earning over $50,000.
House Democrats were preparing to unveil their own tax bill soon. The centerpiece of the governor's tax plan is one-time rebates of $500 for individuals and $1,000 for couples.
Hortman said she, Walz and Senate GOP Majority Leader Jeremy Miller, of Winona, will eventually have to negotiate compromises on education, taxes and other issues behind the scenes, as well as on still-unresolved disputes over averting an unemployment insurance tax increase and bonuses for frontline workers who put themselves at risk during the pandemic.
What emerges will likely include “a little from column A, a little from column B,” the speaker said. But she acknowledged a “stark difference” between Democrats and Republicans at the moment.
“Minnesota Senate Republicans clearly believe our schools don't need much in the way of help. ... We will be working hard to persuade our Republican colleagues to join us in making these investments," Hortman said. | 2 | 116,526 | 0 | https://www.stamfordadvocate.com/news/article/Minnesota-House-Democrats-call-for-1-15B-more-17056866.php | 2022-04-04 19:57:17+00:00 | ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota House Democratic majority on Monday proposed spending $1.15 billion of the state's $9.25 billion budget surplus on education, drawing a sharp contrast with Republicans who control the Senate and who want to cut taxes by $3.4 billion while spending just $30 million more on schools.
“With a historic budget surplus, we need to deliver for Minnesota students,” House Speaker Melissa Hortman, of Brooklyn Park, said at a news conference.
The big spending and policy bills of the 2022 legislative session are starting to come together and the deep philosophical differences between Democrats and Republicans over how to use the massive surplus portend difficult negotiations before the session is due to adjourn May 23.
The catch-all House Democratic education package would focus on mental health support for students, such as counselors and social workers, as well as special education services and English language learners.
Because of that emphasis, their package does not include the 2% increase in general per-pupil funding in the current budget that Democratic Gov. Tim Walz has proposed, said the chairman of the House Education Finance Committee, Rep. Jim Davnie, of Minneapolis.
The House Democratic plan also includes a voluntary statewide pre-kindergarten program that Democrats have long sought. And it includes $2.12 billion in new education spending for the next two-year budget, which would require approval by the 2023 Legislature.
GOP Sen. Roger Chamberlain of Lino Lakes, who chairs his chamber's education committee, criticized the Democratic plan, saying schools have already received more than $1 billion in new state funding under the two-year budget adopted last year and $2.6 billion in federal COVID-19 relief. The centerpiece of the Senate Republican education bill is $30 million to bolster reading proficiency, with the goal of having 90% of third-graders reading at grade level.
Senate Republicans on Monday released a draft of their main tax bill for the session that, as previously announced, focuses on permanent tax cuts. It would cut income taxes for 82% of Minnesota filers by lowering the rate for the bottom tax bracket from 5.35% to 2.8%. Rates for the three highest brackets would not change.
An analysis by nonpartisan Senate staff released Monday indicates the biggest beneficiaries would be Minnesota couples earning $100,000 to $249,999 per year, who would see average cuts of around $1,200, and individual filers earning $50,000 to $149,999, who would save in the low $700s range.
The Senate GOP plan would also exempt all Social Security income from state taxes, instead of the current partial exemption that tends to benefit lower-income taxpayers. The staff analysis indicates that 86% of filers would see no savings from a full exemption, with the bulk of the benefits going to to couples earning over $100,000 and individual filers earning over $50,000.
House Democrats were preparing to unveil their own tax bill soon. The centerpiece of the governor's tax plan is one-time rebates of $500 for individuals and $1,000 for couples.
Hortman said she, Walz and Senate GOP Majority Leader Jeremy Miller, of Winona, will eventually have to negotiate compromises on education, taxes and other issues behind the scenes, as well as on still-unresolved disputes over averting an unemployment insurance tax increase and bonuses for frontline workers who put themselves at risk during the pandemic.
What emerges will likely include “a little from column A, a little from column B,” the speaker said. But she acknowledged a “stark difference” between Democrats and Republicans at the moment.
“Minnesota Senate Republicans clearly believe our schools don't need much in the way of help. ... We will be working hard to persuade our Republican colleagues to join us in making these investments," Hortman said. |
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