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https://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/amp/news/industry/india-incs-credit-quality-improved-sharply-in-second-half-of-fy22-rating-agencies/90592621
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India Inc's credit quality improved sharply in second half of FY22: Rating agencies
It attributed the improvement to a sustained rebound in demand, which lifted revenues of most sectors to pre-pandemic levels and proactive relief measures by the government that cushioned the pandemic blow. The agency gave a "positive" outlook on credit quality going ahead and expects the upgrades to outnumber downgrades in FY23 as well.
Corporate India's credit quality showed a sharp improvement in the second half of FY22, but high input prices and withdrawal of pandemic-related relief measures can pose pressures in the new year, rating agencies said on Friday. Crisil Ratings, which rates a large number of financial sector entities, reported an improvement in the credit ratio -- the number of upgrades to downgrade -- to 5.04 times in the second half of this financial year, from the 2.96 per cent in the first half of the fiscal.
The agency gave a "positive" outlook on credit quality going ahead and expects the upgrades to outnumber downgrades in FY23 as well.
However, with the pressure exerted on input prices, courtesy a push in commodity prices following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and the possibility of withdrawal of pandemic-related relief measures can also moderate the credit ratio, it said.
"Demand recovery, nimbleness in managing supply chains, and a tight leash on costs have shored up the median operating profit growth of the upgraded companies by 41 per cent in the past two fiscals - more than double the rate for the portfolio," its president and chief ratings officer Subodh Rai said.
Meanwhile, Icra said credit quality rebounded in FY22 after the economic slowdown in FY20 and the pandemic scarred FY21.
The downgrade of 184 entities lowered the downgrade rate to a mere 6 per cent, as against a ten-year average of 9 per cent, while the upgrade rate was 19 per cent in FY22 on the back of 561 entities' ratings upgrade, it said.
The tourism, hotels and restaurants sector had the lowest credit ratio of 0.4, while the ferrous metals sector at 16 was the best, Icra said.
India Ratings termed FY22 as a surprising "remarkable recovery" year with its downgrades to upgrades ratio being at a decadal low of 0.3, which marks a reversal of three year trend where downgrades exceeded upgrades.
The agency said it upgraded ratings of 276 companies in FY22, which represents 23 per cent of its rated portfolio, while only 86 companies' ratings had to be downgraded.
It expects the pace of rating upgrades to moderate in FY23. Corporate India is also likely to experience a contraction in margins as the Russian war goes on, but the outlook has been placed at "stable" by the agency across sectors because of companies' ability to weather stress.
Within the regulated sector, imported coal-based and merchant power stations, which lack a long-term coal linkage, will absorb the maximum impact of this price rally.
According to Ind-Ra, in scenario-one, crude oil price is assumed to be elevated for three months, and in scenario-two, the assumption is for six months, both with a half cost pass-through into the domestic economy.
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2022-04-01 14:32:15+00:00
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Two years since the pandemic started, credit quality of India Inc has improved, according to multiple rating agencies.
CRISIL Ratings’ credit ratio (upgrades to downgrades) increased to 5.04 in the second half of FY22, as compared with 2.96 in the first half. This underscored continuing improvement in the performance of India Inc, the agency said on Friday.
Demand improvement
In all, there were 569 upgrades and 113 downgrades in the second half of the fiscal. The upgrade rate increased to 15.4 per cent in the second half from 12.5 per cent in the first half, while the downgrade rate declined to 3.1 per cent from 4.2 per cent in the same period.
“The performance comes on the back of a sustained improvement in demand (that lifted the revenues of most sectors to their pre-pandemic levels), secular deleveraging by debt issuers (seen over the past few fiscals and through the pandemic), and proactive relief measures by the government (that cushioned the pandemic blow),” Crisil said.
The agency’s outlook on credit quality remains ‘positive’, with upgrades expected to outnumber downgrades in FY23, too.
What ICRA says
Ratings agency ICRA, too, said India Inc’s credit quality experienced a rebound in 2021-22. “As businesses and policymakers adapted to the challenges, and as the economic repair-work progressed, the incremental downside credit risks ebbed in the last fiscal,” it said.
The instances of downgrades of ICRA-assigned ratings in 2021-22 at 184 entities reflected a downgrade rate of a mere 6 per cent, it said, adding that this was substantially lower than the recent high of 13 per cent seen in 2019-20 and the past 10-year average of 9 per cent.
In contrast, the upgrade rate of 19 per cent, corresponding to upgrades of 561 entities, stood at a multi-year high compared to the past 10-year average of 11 per cent, ICRA said. Sectors such as ferrous metals, chemicals, power, pharmaceuticals and real estate, textiles had a high upgrade rate.
ICRA has a positive outlook on sectors such as metals, oil and gas (upstream), roads (toll) and textiles (cotton spinning). The agency has a negative outlook for airlines, airport, infrastructure, media (exhibitors), power (thermal) and power (distribution) sectors.
Experts said even by other barometers, domestic firms are on the mend. “India Inc is coming out of the pandemic. Corporate sector’s credit profile has improved, as has been noted by the interest cover for most sectors. Profitability has improved due to lower costs as well as a favourable interest rate regime provided by the Reserve Bank of India,” said Madan Sabnavis, Chief Economist, Bank of Baroda.
Ind-Ra view
According to India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra), the corporate credit profile has posted its strongest performance in 2021-22. The agency’s corporate downgrade-to-upgrade (D-U) ratio is at a decadal low of 0.3 compared to 1.4 in 2020-21. “This marks a reversal of the past three years’ trend, where downgrades exceeded upgrades,” it said.
During 2021-22, Ind-Ra upgraded the ratings of 276 issuers, representing 23 per cent of the rated portfolio. Ratings downgrades were significantly lower, seen in only 86 issuers. “The downgrades and defaults were largely contained, due to the strong economic recovery and regulatory assistance in the form of liquidity support and one-time debt restructuring,” it said.
Supportive monetary and fiscal measures such as the Reserve Bank of India’s Resolution Framework 2.0 and Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS), which has been extended till March 2023, have also provided much required liquidity to the vulnerable sectors, it further noted.
CareEdge Ratings
CareEdge Ratings has clocked a decadal high credit ratio at 2.64 in the second half of the fiscal, which it said points towards a positive credit outlook. In the second half of 2021-22, the agency upgraded ratings of 468 entities and downgraded ratings of 177 entities. “The uptrend was contributed by upgrades in both, the infrastructure and manufacturing and services sectors,” it said, adding that the credit outlook is expected to be positive for India Inc with the domestic economy on a recovery path.
Russia-Ukraine conflict
Crisil, however, cautioned that the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict and the consequent surge in commodity prices can turn sectors such as diamond polishers, agrochemicals and ceramics vulnerable if supply-side challenges continue for long. “Oil and gas marketing companies may see their operating profit decline due to delays in retail fuel price increases, but their credit profiles will continue to benefit from government support,” it said.
CareEdge also said the global turmoil of the Russia-Ukraine crisis, sharp rise in commodity prices (especially oil), inflationary pressures and Covid restrictions imposed in some parts of the world are expected to have a bearing on some sectors going forward.
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https://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/amp/news/industry/india-incs-credit-quality-improved-sharply-in-second-half-of-fy22-rating-agencies/90592621
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India Inc's credit quality improved sharply in second half of FY22: Rating agencies
It attributed the improvement to a sustained rebound in demand, which lifted revenues of most sectors to pre-pandemic levels and proactive relief measures by the government that cushioned the pandemic blow. The agency gave a "positive" outlook on credit quality going ahead and expects the upgrades to outnumber downgrades in FY23 as well.
Corporate India's credit quality showed a sharp improvement in the second half of FY22, but high input prices and withdrawal of pandemic-related relief measures can pose pressures in the new year, rating agencies said on Friday. Crisil Ratings, which rates a large number of financial sector entities, reported an improvement in the credit ratio -- the number of upgrades to downgrade -- to 5.04 times in the second half of this financial year, from the 2.96 per cent in the first half of the fiscal.
The agency gave a "positive" outlook on credit quality going ahead and expects the upgrades to outnumber downgrades in FY23 as well.
However, with the pressure exerted on input prices, courtesy a push in commodity prices following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and the possibility of withdrawal of pandemic-related relief measures can also moderate the credit ratio, it said.
"Demand recovery, nimbleness in managing supply chains, and a tight leash on costs have shored up the median operating profit growth of the upgraded companies by 41 per cent in the past two fiscals - more than double the rate for the portfolio," its president and chief ratings officer Subodh Rai said.
Meanwhile, Icra said credit quality rebounded in FY22 after the economic slowdown in FY20 and the pandemic scarred FY21.
The downgrade of 184 entities lowered the downgrade rate to a mere 6 per cent, as against a ten-year average of 9 per cent, while the upgrade rate was 19 per cent in FY22 on the back of 561 entities' ratings upgrade, it said.
The tourism, hotels and restaurants sector had the lowest credit ratio of 0.4, while the ferrous metals sector at 16 was the best, Icra said.
India Ratings termed FY22 as a surprising "remarkable recovery" year with its downgrades to upgrades ratio being at a decadal low of 0.3, which marks a reversal of three year trend where downgrades exceeded upgrades.
The agency said it upgraded ratings of 276 companies in FY22, which represents 23 per cent of its rated portfolio, while only 86 companies' ratings had to be downgraded.
It expects the pace of rating upgrades to moderate in FY23. Corporate India is also likely to experience a contraction in margins as the Russian war goes on, but the outlook has been placed at "stable" by the agency across sectors because of companies' ability to weather stress.
Within the regulated sector, imported coal-based and merchant power stations, which lack a long-term coal linkage, will absorb the maximum impact of this price rally.
According to Ind-Ra, in scenario-one, crude oil price is assumed to be elevated for three months, and in scenario-two, the assumption is for six months, both with a half cost pass-through into the domestic economy.
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2022-04-02 13:49:15+00:00
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India Inc performance improves in second half of 2021-22
India Inc performance based on credit ratings improved sharply in the second half of the financial year 2021-22 on the back of sustained improvement in demand, secular deleveraging by debt issuers, and proactive relief measures by the government, CRISIL Ratings said.
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India Inc performance based on credit ratings improved sharply in the second half of the financial year 2021-22 on the back of sustained improvement in demand, secular deleveraging by debt issuers, and proactive relief measures by the government, CRISIL Ratings said. The CRISIL Ratings credit ratio 1 (upgrades to downgrades) increased to 5.04 times in the second half (H2) of fiscal 2022, compared with 2.96 times in the first half (H1), underscoring continuing improvement in the performance of India Inc.
In all, there were 569 upgrades and 113 downgrades in the second half (H2) of 2021-22. The upgrade rate increased to 15.4 per cent in H2 from 12.5 per cent in H1, while the downgrade rate declined to 3.1 per cent from 4.2 per cent in the same period. The downgrade rate is less than half the 6.5 per cent average seen in the past ten-and-a-half-year period, CRISIL Ratings said.
The performance comes on the back of a sustained improvement in demand (that lifted the revenues of most sectors to their pre-pandemic levels), secular deleveraging by debt issuers (seen over the past few fiscals and through the pandemic), and proactive relief measures by the government (that cushioned the pandemic blow), it said. CRISIL Ratings' outlook on credit quality remains 'positive', with upgrades expected to outnumber downgrades in fiscal 2023, too. However, going forward, the credit ratio could moderate for two reasons: one, demand and profitability could soften if commodity prices remain high; and two, winding back of Covid-19 relief measures. Further, with offices reopening and business travel restarting, some of the cost savings of 2020-22 would be eliminated.
Demand recovery, nimbleness in managing supply chains, and a tight leash on costs have shored up the median operating profit growth of the upgraded companies by 41 per cent in the past two fiscals -- more than double the rate for the portfolio. (ANI)
(This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Police found five fetuses in the home of a self-proclaimed “anti-abortion activist” who was indicted this week on federal charges alleging that she was part of a group of people who blocked access to a Washington, D.C. reproductive health center.
The Metropolitan Police Department says officers were responding to a tip about “potential bio-hazard material” at a home in Southeast Washington on Wednesday when they located the five fetuses inside.
A local television station, WUSA9, captured video of police searching the home and reported that the home belonged to Lauren Handy. The 28-year-old was one of nine people charged in an indictment that was made public on Wednesday that accused the group of traveling to Washington, blocking access to the reproductive health center and streaming it on Facebook.
The station, which first reported the discovery, said Handy told a reporter that “people will freak out when they hear” what detectives found inside her house. Handy did not respond to a message sent to her Facebook profile seeking comment.
Police said the five fetuses were collected by Washington’s medical examiner and the investigation is ongoing.
In the indictment, prosecutors said Handy had called the clinic pretending to be a prospective patient and scheduling an appointment. Once there, on Oct. 22, 2020, eight of the suspects pushed their way inside and began blocking the doors, according to the indictment. Five of them chained themselves together on chairs to block the treatment area as others blocked the employee entrance to stop other patients from coming inside, the indictment alleges. Another suspect blocked people from coming into the waiting room, prosecutors charge.
Handy and the eight others were charged with conspiracy against rights and violating the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act. The federal law, more commonly known as the FACE Act, prohibits physically obstructing or using the threat of force to intimidate or interfere with a person seeking reproductive health services.
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2022-04-01 13:36:02+00:00
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Police found five fetuses in the home of a self-proclaimed “anti-abortion activist” who was indicted this week on federal charges alleging that she was part of a group of people who blocked access to a Washington, D.C. reproductive health center.
The Metropolitan Police Department says officers were responding to a tip about “potential bio-hazard material” at a home in Southeast Washington on Wednesday when they located the five fetuses inside.
A local television station, WUSA9, captured video of police searching the home and reported that the home belonged to Lauren Handy. The 28-year-old was one of nine people charged in an indictment that was made public on Wednesday that accused the group of traveling to Washington, blocking access to the reproductive health center and streaming it on Facebook.
The station, which first reported the discovery, said Handy told a reporter that “people will freak out when they hear” what detectives found inside her house. Handy did not respond to a message sent to her Facebook profile seeking comment.
Police said the five fetuses were collected by Washington’s medical examiner and the investigation is ongoing.
In the indictment, prosecutors said Handy had called the clinic pretending to be a prospective patient and scheduling an appointment. Once there, on Oct. 22, 2020, eight of the suspects pushed their way inside and began blocking the doors, according to the indictment. Five of them chained themselves together on chairs to block the treatment area as others blocked the employee entrance to stop other patients from coming inside, the indictment alleges. Another suspect blocked people from coming into the waiting room, prosecutors charge.
Handy and the eight others were charged with conspiracy against rights and violating the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act. The federal law, more commonly known as the FACE Act, prohibits physically obstructing or using the threat of force to intimidate or interfere with a person seeking reproductive health services.
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https://www.mychamplainvalley.com/news/politics/5-fetuses-found-inside-dc-home-of-anti-abortion-activist/
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Police found five fetuses in the home of a self-proclaimed “anti-abortion activist” who was indicted this week on federal charges alleging that she was part of a group of people who blocked access to a Washington, D.C. reproductive health center.
The Metropolitan Police Department says officers were responding to a tip about “potential bio-hazard material” at a home in Southeast Washington on Wednesday when they located the five fetuses inside.
A local television station, WUSA9, captured video of police searching the home and reported that the home belonged to Lauren Handy. The 28-year-old was one of nine people charged in an indictment that was made public on Wednesday that accused the group of traveling to Washington, blocking access to the reproductive health center and streaming it on Facebook.
The station, which first reported the discovery, said Handy told a reporter that “people will freak out when they hear” what detectives found inside her house. Handy did not respond to a message sent to her Facebook profile seeking comment.
Police said the five fetuses were collected by Washington’s medical examiner and the investigation is ongoing.
In the indictment, prosecutors said Handy had called the clinic pretending to be a prospective patient and scheduling an appointment. Once there, on Oct. 22, 2020, eight of the suspects pushed their way inside and began blocking the doors, according to the indictment. Five of them chained themselves together on chairs to block the treatment area as others blocked the employee entrance to stop other patients from coming inside, the indictment alleges. Another suspect blocked people from coming into the waiting room, prosecutors charge.
Handy and the eight others were charged with conspiracy against rights and violating the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act. The federal law, more commonly known as the FACE Act, prohibits physically obstructing or using the threat of force to intimidate or interfere with a person seeking reproductive health services.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Police found five fetuses in the home of a self-proclaimed “anti-abortion activist” who was indicted this week on federal charges alleging that she was part of a group of people who blocked access to a Washington, D.C. reproductive health center.
The Metropolitan Police Department says officers were responding to a tip about “potential bio-hazard material” at a home in Southeast Washington on Wednesday when they located the five fetuses inside.
A local television station, WUSA9, captured video of police searching the home and reported that the home belonged to Lauren Handy. The 28-year-old was one of nine people charged in an indictment that was made public on Wednesday that accused the group of traveling to Washington, blocking access to the reproductive health center and streaming it on Facebook.
The station, which first reported the discovery, said Handy told a reporter that “people will freak out when they hear” what detectives found inside her house. Handy did not respond to a message sent to her Facebook profile seeking comment.
Police said the five fetuses were collected by Washington’s medical examiner and the investigation is ongoing.
In the indictment, prosecutors said Handy had called the clinic pretending to be a prospective patient and scheduling an appointment. Once there, on Oct. 22, 2020, eight of the suspects pushed their way inside and began blocking the doors, according to the indictment. Five of them chained themselves together on chairs to block the treatment area as others blocked the employee entrance to stop other patients from coming inside, the indictment alleges. Another suspect blocked people from coming into the waiting room, prosecutors charge.
Handy and the eight others were charged with conspiracy against rights and violating the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act. The federal law, more commonly known as the FACE Act, prohibits physically obstructing or using the threat of force to intimidate or interfere with a person seeking reproductive health services.
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https://www.mychamplainvalley.com/news/politics/5-fetuses-found-inside-dc-home-of-anti-abortion-activist/
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Police found five fetuses in the home of a self-proclaimed “anti-abortion activist” who was indicted this week on federal charges alleging that she was part of a group of people who blocked access to a Washington, D.C. reproductive health center.
The Metropolitan Police Department says officers were responding to a tip about “potential bio-hazard material” at a home in Southeast Washington on Wednesday when they located the five fetuses inside.
A local television station, WUSA9, captured video of police searching the home and reported that the home belonged to Lauren Handy. The 28-year-old was one of nine people charged in an indictment that was made public on Wednesday that accused the group of traveling to Washington, blocking access to the reproductive health center and streaming it on Facebook.
The station, which first reported the discovery, said Handy told a reporter that “people will freak out when they hear” what detectives found inside her house. Handy did not respond to a message sent to her Facebook profile seeking comment.
Police said the five fetuses were collected by Washington’s medical examiner and the investigation is ongoing.
In the indictment, prosecutors said Handy had called the clinic pretending to be a prospective patient and scheduling an appointment. Once there, on Oct. 22, 2020, eight of the suspects pushed their way inside and began blocking the doors, according to the indictment. Five of them chained themselves together on chairs to block the treatment area as others blocked the employee entrance to stop other patients from coming inside, the indictment alleges. Another suspect blocked people from coming into the waiting room, prosecutors charge.
Handy and the eight others were charged with conspiracy against rights and violating the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act. The federal law, more commonly known as the FACE Act, prohibits physically obstructing or using the threat of force to intimidate or interfere with a person seeking reproductive health services.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Police found five fetuses in the home of a self-proclaimed “anti-abortion activist” who was indicted this week on federal charges alleging that she was part of a group of people who blocked access to a Washington, D.C. reproductive health center.
The Metropolitan Police Department says officers were responding to a tip about “potential bio-hazard material” at a home in Southeast Washington on Wednesday when they located the five fetuses inside.
A local television station, WUSA9, captured video of police searching the home and reported that the home belonged to Lauren Handy. The 28-year-old was one of nine people charged in an indictment that was made public on Wednesday that accused the group of traveling to Washington, blocking access to the reproductive health center and streaming it on Facebook.
The station, which first reported the discovery, said Handy told a reporter that “people will freak out when they hear” what detectives found inside her house. Handy did not respond to a message sent to her Facebook profile seeking comment.
Police said the five fetuses were collected by Washington’s medical examiner and the investigation is ongoing.
In the indictment, prosecutors said Handy had called the clinic pretending to be a prospective patient and scheduling an appointment. Once there, on Oct. 22, 2020, eight of the suspects pushed their way inside and began blocking the doors, according to the indictment. Five of them chained themselves together on chairs to block the treatment area as others blocked the employee entrance to stop other patients from coming inside, the indictment alleges. Another suspect blocked people from coming into the waiting room, prosecutors charge.
Handy and the eight others were charged with conspiracy against rights and violating the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act. The federal law, more commonly known as the FACE Act, prohibits physically obstructing or using the threat of force to intimidate or interfere with a person seeking reproductive health services.
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Canoe conman John Darwin's new Filipina wife slams ITV over drama 'dredging up' the details of his extraordinary plot to fake his own death 20 years ago - and says fraudster, 71, is 'happy, healthy' and wants to be left alone
- EXCLUSIVE: Mercy Mae Darwin says husband wants to be left alone
- Darwin, 71, has made a new life in the Philippines with mother-of-three Mercy
- MailOnline tracked the couple down to Antipolo, an hour from capital Manila
- They own £30,000 three-storey house with grilled windows in gated community
Canoe conman John Darwin's new Filipina wife has slammed the makers of an ITV drama for 'dredging up' the details of his extraordinary plot to fake his own death 20 years ago.
Speaking exclusively to MailOnline, Mercy Mae Darwin, 48, says her husband is 'happy, healthy' and just wants to be left alone to get on with his life.
She said: 'My husband is happy and healthy and I'm looking after him. We don't want his past life all dredged up again on TV and in newspapers. 'I know what he did, he knows, and he paid penalty for that, he doesn't need to be reminded.'
Darwin, 71, has made a new life in the Philippines with mother-of-three Mercy, who is 23 years his junior, after his release from prison over his £679,000 life insurance scam.
MailOnline tracked the couple down to Mercy's hometown in Antipolo, an hour's drive from the capital, where they own a £30,000 three-storey house with grilled windows in the relatively affluent gated community of Louiseville.
Canoe conman John Darwin's new Filipina wife has slammed the makers of an ITV drama for 'dredging up' the details of his extraordinary plot to fake his own death 20 years ago. Speaking exclusively to MailOnline, Mercy Mae Darwin (pictured), 48, says her husband is 'happy, healthy' and just wants to be left alone to get on with his life
Darwin, 71, has made a new life in the Philippines with mother-of-three Mercy, who is 23 years his junior, after his release from prison over his £679,000 life insurance scam
Mercy, 48, spoke for the first time about her husband's fraud and blasted the new TV series 'The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe', which starts this month.
She is angry that the ITV drama, starring Eddie Marsan and Monica Dolan, chronicling Darwin's great deception, will once again put her husband under the spotlight.
Darwin was a prison offer who was heavily in debt when he staged an accident and faked his own drowning in the sea near Hartlepool in 2002 to get his hands on a life insurance payout.
His ex-wife Anne lied to their two sons and said Darwin was dead while he hid in a bedsit next door and listened through a partition in the wall as Anne's two sons comforted their bereaved mother.
The couple later moved to Panama and bought property with the cash.
But Darwin had visa trouble and returned to the UK. He pretended his disappearance had been due to memory loss.
Mercy is angry that the ITV drama, starring Eddie Marsan and Monica Dolan (both pictured), chronicling Darwin's great deception, will once again put her husband under the spotlight
He and Anne were nailed by a photo showing them together in Panama.
They were both jailed for six years for fraud in 2008 as the extent of their deception shocked the world. They later divorced.
In Antipolo where Darwin is living, neighbours said even now, two decades on from his great deception, Darwin is proving elusive and difficult to pin down.
He and Mercy left the property during the lockdown and they had boasted of living in a larger house in the area which had full air-conditioning against the sweltering 35C tropical heat of the city.
Oddly though, no-one knows where the fraudster is staying as he hasn't been seen at the marital home for months.
Ludicrously, Mercy even told one newspaper last week that her husband had gone to fight in Ukraine, saying: 'Yes, dangerous for the Russian when he shoot them.'
She added, in reference to Darwin's life insurance scam: 'He will have a bullet proof vest and good life insurance... good for me.'
Darwin was a prison offer who was heavily in debt when he staged an accident and faked his own drowning in the sea near Hartlepool in 2002 to get his hands on a life insurance payout. He and his wife Anne later moved to Panama but were caught when this photo of them emerged
Mercy (pictured in the Philippines) told one newspaper last week that her husband had gone to fight in Ukraine, saying: 'Yes, dangerous for the Russian when he shoot them'
At the same time neighbours said one of Mercy's sons from a previous relationship is still living in the house while Darwin is keeping a low profile.
Mercy, who owns a clothing business and a storage firm, clearly does not relish her own life coming under the microscope either.
She spoke to MailOnline after we made enquiries at the nearby Barangay office of the local council, where officer-in-charge Regina Vergara Jebulan offered to help us reach the Darwins.
Having contacted Mercy on the phone Ms Vergara announced that the new Mrs Darwin wanted to meet our reporter to 'speak her mind'.
An hour later, she burst into the room wearing denim shorts, sandals and a tee-shirt, her striking and surprisingly youthful features largely concealed under a blue headscarf and a surgical facemask. She was accompanied by an older man, believed to be her uncle.
Agitated, Mercy refused to shake hands and launched almost immediately into a tirade against the media in general.
MailOnline tracked the couple down to Mercy's hometown in Antipolo, an hour's drive from the capital, where they own a £30,000 three-storey house with grilled windows in the relatively affluent gated community of Louiseville
She said local journalists had suggested her family were part of the huge 'squatter' community which makes up part of Manila's urban poor, which she vehemently denied.
'They told neighbours I was squatter, it's not true, they have no right!' she shouted.
'They published photos of my siblings, which broke their hearts. We are private people, not celebrities. We have rights. We work hard, we have property, we're not squatters.'
According to one of the few British ex-pats in Antipolo, Darwin has chosen the perfect place to 'disappear' again, if that was his intention.
Ian Rudkin, 64, owner of the popular Outrigger bar and restaurant which commands spectacular views over Manila, has never seen Darwin, despite living nearby.
'This isn't one of those places full of retired Brits,' said Ian, who moved here with his Filipina wife Rowena, 60, about a decade ago.
'You can be completely anonymous here without having to try. There are only a handful of Brits in the city and they don't tend to mix with each other much.
Darwin and Mercy Mae couple lived until recently in the white house pictured above
Ian Rudkin, 64, owner of the popular Outrigger bar and restaurant which commands spectacular views over Manila, has never seen Darwin, despite living nearby
'I remember John Darwin's story, but he's never been here – maybe the union jack on our sign put him off!
'It seems odd to me that he and his Filipina wife would just give over a property to her children when they could be getting a proper rent from it – I bet he's still living in there.
'After all, if anyone knows how to disappear from the world, it's him!'
Since his release in 2011, Darwin has offered little explanation for his actions.
Instead, he seemed to devote much of his energy into looking for younger women online, signing himself off as 'John from England with blue eyes'.
He even got himself rearrested in Ukraine for a breach of his probation by travelling abroad to meet a potential sweetheart.
He first surfaced in the Philippines in 2015 after meeting Mercy online. Less than two months after their first encounter, the couple were married.
Mercy, who owns a clothing business and a storage firm, clearly does not relish her own life coming under the microscope. Above left: The couple together. Above right: Darwin in 2007
The wreckage of the canoe in which Darwin paddled out to sea to fake his own death is seen above
But however happy he is with Mercy, Darwin is said to have little or no relationship with his sons, Mark and Anthony.
The boys mourned his passing for years before learning he had been alive all along in what the judge at his trial called 'the grossest form of betrayal.'
This week it emerged that one of the sons secretly watched the ITV drama being filmed at Seaton Carew, where it all began.
None of the Darwin family members was involved in the production of the drama, which is partially inspired by journalist David Leigh and Anne's account of the story in 2016 book Out of My Depth.
Marsan said one of Darwin's sons turned up 'in disguise' on the first day of filming and that the cast and crew didn't find out until later.
Darwin and Mercy left the property during the coronavirus lockdown and they had boasted of living in a larger house in the area which had full air-conditioning against the sweltering 35C tropical heat of the city. Above: The couple on their wedding day
After her release from prison, Anne Darwin (pictured left in March) moved to a village near York and was able to get a job with the RSCPA thanks to qualifications she gained in prison. Right: Darwin with his second wife on their wedding day
He explained that one of the sons watched the filming, concealing his identity with a baseball cap and a COVID mask.
Marsan said he didn't feel the need to contact John Darwin in person before taking on the role, instead drawing from his interviews in the media and public persona.
He added: 'I think if John had the self-awareness to be able to give me some kind of insight into himself, he wouldn't have done [the crime].
'So I'd rather not [meet him]. I don't need to sit and listen to someone like that.'
When John Darwin himself was once asked by a US journalist if he had regrets, he said: 'Don't do the crime, and if you do, don't come back. It's easy to fake your own death. It's damn difficult to come back.'
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Canoe man John Darwin spotted shopping in Philippines as new ITV drama is made on his fake death con
FRAUDSTER John Darwin has been spotted shopping in the Philippines just days before a real-life drama airs his crimes.
The notorious criminal plotted with his wife Anne to swindle almost £700k from life insurance and pensions by faking his death in the North Sea in a canoe in 2002.
Darwin, 71, has been shopping at a store called WILCON in Antipolo, Philliipines, wearing a face mask and bucket hat.
The crook reportedly refused to answer any questions when approached by reporters, and sped off in his £25k SUV.
Former teacher and prison officer Darwin is also understood to be looking to cash in on his crimes by writing a tell all book.
Mercy, Darwin's second wife, 48, told The Mirror: “The book’s about his life, but it’s not yet finished. You have to wait.”
Darwin previously wrote an autobiography, The Canoe Man: Panama and Back, which he wrote while serving three years and six months in prison.
ITV have turned his story into a major drama, The Thief, His Wife and The Canoe, set to hit UK screens on April 14.
The show, starring Eddie Marsan as Darwin, has reportedly sparked problems with Darwin’s second wife who is angry it has been made without his permission.
A friend said: “John and Mercy are really happy together. He feels like he’s been given a second chance at life and he’s grabbing it with both hands.”
The couple are understood to have met online in 2015, with another pal adding: “I have always believed John to be a rich guy. He still seems in good health.”
The pictures come just day safter Mercy claimed that her husband was going to Ukraine to fight Putin.
She said: "Yes, dangerous for the Russian when he shoot them.
"He will have a bullet proof vest and good life insurance, good for me."
Darwin and his first wife Anne, 70, carried out the fraud in 2002 after running up huge debts in failed buy to let schemes.
The couple decided £670,000 in insurance and pension money was the solution to his problems, and so planned John’s death.
On March 21 John paddled out into the sea at Seaton Carew in County Durham in a red kayak and wasn’t seen returning to shore.
His wife Anne reported him missing, with a police plane with heat-seeking equipment, five RNLI lifeboats, two coastguard teams and an RAF helicopter all searching for John.
But they were unable to find the missing man, because he was safe in a tent further along the coast.
The next day his canoe was discovered wrecked and Anne was tasked with breaking the news to their sons, Anthony, 42, and Mark, 45, that he was dead.
She later admitted that lying to her sons was “something that I will live to regret for the rest of my time.”
Ann also lied convincingly to the general public, telling the local newspaper: “All I want is to bury his body. It would enable me to move on.
“It’s difficult to grieve without bringing things to a close but as it is, I’m in limbo.”
Darwin then moved to a bedsit next door to the family home, making a door behind a wardrobe into Anne’s bedroom and growing a bushy beard as a disguise for trips into town.
By April 2003 a coroner had declared John dead and by August Anne started to receive huge sums.
There was pension and life insurance worth £91,000 and the mortgage protection policy for £137,000.
In 2006 the couple headed to Panama to start a new life with their ill-gotten gains, but were caught after coming home to get documents to enable the move.
ITV DRAMA
But he gave his real name, claiming that he had been suffering from amnesia, and his survival was hailed as a miracle.
Police started investigating the couple after a photo emerged of the couple smiling alongside an estate agent in Panama in December 2007.
John pleaded guilty to seven charges of obtaining cash by deception and Anne was found guilty of similar offences after going to trial.
Both Darwin’s were handed just over six years in prison for their crimes, and were ordered to repay £679073.
The couple had £592,000 of assets – £501,641 had been repaid by 2012, with Anne divorcing her husband after 38 years of marriage.
She has since moved to a village near Middlesbrough, using her maiden name in an attempt to rebuild her life.
The astounding scam is now being re-told in a four-part ITV series called ‘The Thief, His Wife and a Canoe' and stars Eddie Marsan as John while BAFTA award winner Monica Dolan takes on the role of Anne.
The drama will put a new spin on the fake death with Anne being portrayed as someone who was forced to go along with the plan by her narcissist husband.
The makers of the series say it will show her as a bullied wife who is emotionally blackmailed into taking part in the scam and left devastated after her sons disowned her.
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Canoe conman John Darwin's new Filipina wife slams ITV over drama 'dredging up' the details of his extraordinary plot to fake his own death 20 years ago - and says fraudster, 71, is 'happy, healthy' and wants to be left alone
- EXCLUSIVE: Mercy Mae Darwin says husband wants to be left alone
- Darwin, 71, has made a new life in the Philippines with mother-of-three Mercy
- MailOnline tracked the couple down to Antipolo, an hour from capital Manila
- They own £30,000 three-storey house with grilled windows in gated community
Canoe conman John Darwin's new Filipina wife has slammed the makers of an ITV drama for 'dredging up' the details of his extraordinary plot to fake his own death 20 years ago.
Speaking exclusively to MailOnline, Mercy Mae Darwin, 48, says her husband is 'happy, healthy' and just wants to be left alone to get on with his life.
She said: 'My husband is happy and healthy and I'm looking after him. We don't want his past life all dredged up again on TV and in newspapers. 'I know what he did, he knows, and he paid penalty for that, he doesn't need to be reminded.'
Darwin, 71, has made a new life in the Philippines with mother-of-three Mercy, who is 23 years his junior, after his release from prison over his £679,000 life insurance scam.
MailOnline tracked the couple down to Mercy's hometown in Antipolo, an hour's drive from the capital, where they own a £30,000 three-storey house with grilled windows in the relatively affluent gated community of Louiseville.
Canoe conman John Darwin's new Filipina wife has slammed the makers of an ITV drama for 'dredging up' the details of his extraordinary plot to fake his own death 20 years ago. Speaking exclusively to MailOnline, Mercy Mae Darwin (pictured), 48, says her husband is 'happy, healthy' and just wants to be left alone to get on with his life
Darwin, 71, has made a new life in the Philippines with mother-of-three Mercy, who is 23 years his junior, after his release from prison over his £679,000 life insurance scam
Mercy, 48, spoke for the first time about her husband's fraud and blasted the new TV series 'The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe', which starts this month.
She is angry that the ITV drama, starring Eddie Marsan and Monica Dolan, chronicling Darwin's great deception, will once again put her husband under the spotlight.
Darwin was a prison offer who was heavily in debt when he staged an accident and faked his own drowning in the sea near Hartlepool in 2002 to get his hands on a life insurance payout.
His ex-wife Anne lied to their two sons and said Darwin was dead while he hid in a bedsit next door and listened through a partition in the wall as Anne's two sons comforted their bereaved mother.
The couple later moved to Panama and bought property with the cash.
But Darwin had visa trouble and returned to the UK. He pretended his disappearance had been due to memory loss.
Mercy is angry that the ITV drama, starring Eddie Marsan and Monica Dolan (both pictured), chronicling Darwin's great deception, will once again put her husband under the spotlight
He and Anne were nailed by a photo showing them together in Panama.
They were both jailed for six years for fraud in 2008 as the extent of their deception shocked the world. They later divorced.
In Antipolo where Darwin is living, neighbours said even now, two decades on from his great deception, Darwin is proving elusive and difficult to pin down.
He and Mercy left the property during the lockdown and they had boasted of living in a larger house in the area which had full air-conditioning against the sweltering 35C tropical heat of the city.
Oddly though, no-one knows where the fraudster is staying as he hasn't been seen at the marital home for months.
Ludicrously, Mercy even told one newspaper last week that her husband had gone to fight in Ukraine, saying: 'Yes, dangerous for the Russian when he shoot them.'
She added, in reference to Darwin's life insurance scam: 'He will have a bullet proof vest and good life insurance... good for me.'
Darwin was a prison offer who was heavily in debt when he staged an accident and faked his own drowning in the sea near Hartlepool in 2002 to get his hands on a life insurance payout. He and his wife Anne later moved to Panama but were caught when this photo of them emerged
Mercy (pictured in the Philippines) told one newspaper last week that her husband had gone to fight in Ukraine, saying: 'Yes, dangerous for the Russian when he shoot them'
At the same time neighbours said one of Mercy's sons from a previous relationship is still living in the house while Darwin is keeping a low profile.
Mercy, who owns a clothing business and a storage firm, clearly does not relish her own life coming under the microscope either.
She spoke to MailOnline after we made enquiries at the nearby Barangay office of the local council, where officer-in-charge Regina Vergara Jebulan offered to help us reach the Darwins.
Having contacted Mercy on the phone Ms Vergara announced that the new Mrs Darwin wanted to meet our reporter to 'speak her mind'.
An hour later, she burst into the room wearing denim shorts, sandals and a tee-shirt, her striking and surprisingly youthful features largely concealed under a blue headscarf and a surgical facemask. She was accompanied by an older man, believed to be her uncle.
Agitated, Mercy refused to shake hands and launched almost immediately into a tirade against the media in general.
MailOnline tracked the couple down to Mercy's hometown in Antipolo, an hour's drive from the capital, where they own a £30,000 three-storey house with grilled windows in the relatively affluent gated community of Louiseville
She said local journalists had suggested her family were part of the huge 'squatter' community which makes up part of Manila's urban poor, which she vehemently denied.
'They told neighbours I was squatter, it's not true, they have no right!' she shouted.
'They published photos of my siblings, which broke their hearts. We are private people, not celebrities. We have rights. We work hard, we have property, we're not squatters.'
According to one of the few British ex-pats in Antipolo, Darwin has chosen the perfect place to 'disappear' again, if that was his intention.
Ian Rudkin, 64, owner of the popular Outrigger bar and restaurant which commands spectacular views over Manila, has never seen Darwin, despite living nearby.
'This isn't one of those places full of retired Brits,' said Ian, who moved here with his Filipina wife Rowena, 60, about a decade ago.
'You can be completely anonymous here without having to try. There are only a handful of Brits in the city and they don't tend to mix with each other much.
Darwin and Mercy Mae couple lived until recently in the white house pictured above
Ian Rudkin, 64, owner of the popular Outrigger bar and restaurant which commands spectacular views over Manila, has never seen Darwin, despite living nearby
'I remember John Darwin's story, but he's never been here – maybe the union jack on our sign put him off!
'It seems odd to me that he and his Filipina wife would just give over a property to her children when they could be getting a proper rent from it – I bet he's still living in there.
'After all, if anyone knows how to disappear from the world, it's him!'
Since his release in 2011, Darwin has offered little explanation for his actions.
Instead, he seemed to devote much of his energy into looking for younger women online, signing himself off as 'John from England with blue eyes'.
He even got himself rearrested in Ukraine for a breach of his probation by travelling abroad to meet a potential sweetheart.
He first surfaced in the Philippines in 2015 after meeting Mercy online. Less than two months after their first encounter, the couple were married.
Mercy, who owns a clothing business and a storage firm, clearly does not relish her own life coming under the microscope. Above left: The couple together. Above right: Darwin in 2007
The wreckage of the canoe in which Darwin paddled out to sea to fake his own death is seen above
But however happy he is with Mercy, Darwin is said to have little or no relationship with his sons, Mark and Anthony.
The boys mourned his passing for years before learning he had been alive all along in what the judge at his trial called 'the grossest form of betrayal.'
This week it emerged that one of the sons secretly watched the ITV drama being filmed at Seaton Carew, where it all began.
None of the Darwin family members was involved in the production of the drama, which is partially inspired by journalist David Leigh and Anne's account of the story in 2016 book Out of My Depth.
Marsan said one of Darwin's sons turned up 'in disguise' on the first day of filming and that the cast and crew didn't find out until later.
Darwin and Mercy left the property during the coronavirus lockdown and they had boasted of living in a larger house in the area which had full air-conditioning against the sweltering 35C tropical heat of the city. Above: The couple on their wedding day
After her release from prison, Anne Darwin (pictured left in March) moved to a village near York and was able to get a job with the RSCPA thanks to qualifications she gained in prison. Right: Darwin with his second wife on their wedding day
He explained that one of the sons watched the filming, concealing his identity with a baseball cap and a COVID mask.
Marsan said he didn't feel the need to contact John Darwin in person before taking on the role, instead drawing from his interviews in the media and public persona.
He added: 'I think if John had the self-awareness to be able to give me some kind of insight into himself, he wouldn't have done [the crime].
'So I'd rather not [meet him]. I don't need to sit and listen to someone like that.'
When John Darwin himself was once asked by a US journalist if he had regrets, he said: 'Don't do the crime, and if you do, don't come back. It's easy to fake your own death. It's damn difficult to come back.'
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John Darwin's new life is a far cry from the one he dreamed of when he faked his own death.
The 71-year-old conman wanted to leave Seaton Carew in County Durham and his crippling debts to live in exotic destinations across the globe.
Back in 2002, John began his dishonest scheme by paddling out to sea and pretending he had been killed, while former wife Anne Darwin fraudulently collected his £250,000 life insurance policy.
For five years they lied to the police, their friends and even their own sons, while secretly flying around the world with their ill-gotten gains as they planned their new life.
However, after purchasing a £200,000 tropical estate in a village in Panama in May 2007 they came unstuck due to a change in the country's visa laws so John returned home claiming he had amnesia.
The pair were rumbled by a photograph taken in an estate agents' office - with John sentenced to six years and three months in prison for admitting deception by faking his own death, while Anne received six-and-a-half years behind bars for fraud.
While Anne has now moved to a quiet village up north and has reconciled with her sons, John leads a very different existence with his much younger new wife in the Philippines.
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In 2015, John married Mercidita, otherwise known as Mercy, who is 23 years his junior and has businesses including a downtown clothes stall.
The 34C Pacific heat of Mania in the Philippines is very different to the chilly beach where John faked his own demise 6,750 miles away.
But it does seem that crime does not pay, as rather than relaxing in retirement, John has been helping flog his market trader wife’s £4.35 a time undies and T-shirts in a giant indoor market.
The wannabe Del Boy, who still receives a UK state pension of around £134 a week, was trapped indoors by traffic fumes in the world’s most densely populated capital.
In 2016, it was reported that John was forced to spend most of his time in the cramped room he called home because of his allergies.
"It is the dust and dirt – he is allergic to it," his then landlady Daisy Lavapiez told the Sunday Mirror.
"He is nearly always upstairs in his room because of the air quality here, unless he is helping Mercy at the market.
"I feel sorry for him sometimes as he does not have a lot of friends."
Darwin spent most of his days and nights at home alongside neighbours who leave their shoes piled up on the shared corridor.
But he occasionally ventured out into the chaotic street beneath the cardboard-covered window of his first floor room to take a short, five-minute walk to help Mercy at work.
He covers his mouth with a hanky on the way there because of the high levels of pollution in a crowded inner city of 1.6million people where 42,857 are packed into every square kilometre.
As crowds of shoppers milled around him, John would sit on a white plastic chair by his wife's stall while she busily readied goods for sale.
The man who longed to be a millionaire cut a sorry figure as he left his new wife's workplace in what appear to be the same sandals he wore in Panama while on the run.
Last year it was reported that the couple moved out of crowded capital Manila to a new home around 30 minutes away and it is believed they let the property next door.
Speaking about her success, Mercy May said: "I have a new business. I’ve had it for three years now. Boom. Making money."
Most recently, a scruffy-looking John was spotted on a shopping trip in the Philippines sunshine at a store ironically named WILCON.
John refused to answer questions as he hopped into a £25,000 SUV and sped away, but wife Mercy later spoke about his plan to cash in once again with another tell-all book.
Mercy explained: "The book’s about his life, but it’s not yet finished. You have to wait."
While a friend said: "John and Mercy are really happy together. He feels like he’s been given a second chance at life and he’s grabbing it with both hands."
Strangely, Mercy made the bizarre claim last month that her husband was "on his way" to fight against the Russians in Ukraine.
Despite being in his seventies, John was supposedly going to take up arms and do battle with the Vladimir Putin's forces.
When asked about the danger it posed, she added: "Yes, dangerous for the Russian when he shoot them (sic). He will have a bullet proof vest and good life insurance, good for me."
The couple are reportedly not happy about new ITV drama The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe - with John refusing to contribute when asked by show bosses.
The conman is played by Hollywood star Eddie Marsan, who has admitted he can identify with John's "hubris" but has no sympathy for the canoe man.
When asked to describe John, Eddie said he had "delusions of grandeur" and exhibited a form of toxic masculinity that is sadly quite common in today's society.
"In a narcissistic way, he thought he was smarter than everyone else," says Eddie. "That’s why he had the cohones to try this. He thought he could outsmart everyone else.
"He saw other people as merely two-dimensional and thought he was the only three-dimensional person in the world. But he underestimated people’s ability to see through him."
Asked what he would say to John if they met, Eddie replies: "I'd say, 'What were you thinking? That was crazy!' But I don't know if I'd like to meet him.
"He’s probably hacked off that it’s not Brad Pitt playing him. When he heard it was me, he probably thought, 'great. Thanks a lot!'."
*The Thief, His Wife and the C anoe is on ITV at 9pm from Easter Sunday to Wednesday 20th April
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Canoe conman John Darwin's new Filipina wife slams ITV over drama 'dredging up' the details of his extraordinary plot to fake his own death 20 years ago - and says fraudster, 71, is 'happy, healthy' and wants to be left alone
- EXCLUSIVE: Mercy Mae Darwin says husband wants to be left alone
- Darwin, 71, has made a new life in the Philippines with mother-of-three Mercy
- MailOnline tracked the couple down to Antipolo, an hour from capital Manila
- They own £30,000 three-storey house with grilled windows in gated community
Canoe conman John Darwin's new Filipina wife has slammed the makers of an ITV drama for 'dredging up' the details of his extraordinary plot to fake his own death 20 years ago.
Speaking exclusively to MailOnline, Mercy Mae Darwin, 48, says her husband is 'happy, healthy' and just wants to be left alone to get on with his life.
She said: 'My husband is happy and healthy and I'm looking after him. We don't want his past life all dredged up again on TV and in newspapers. 'I know what he did, he knows, and he paid penalty for that, he doesn't need to be reminded.'
Darwin, 71, has made a new life in the Philippines with mother-of-three Mercy, who is 23 years his junior, after his release from prison over his £679,000 life insurance scam.
MailOnline tracked the couple down to Mercy's hometown in Antipolo, an hour's drive from the capital, where they own a £30,000 three-storey house with grilled windows in the relatively affluent gated community of Louiseville.
Canoe conman John Darwin's new Filipina wife has slammed the makers of an ITV drama for 'dredging up' the details of his extraordinary plot to fake his own death 20 years ago. Speaking exclusively to MailOnline, Mercy Mae Darwin (pictured), 48, says her husband is 'happy, healthy' and just wants to be left alone to get on with his life
Darwin, 71, has made a new life in the Philippines with mother-of-three Mercy, who is 23 years his junior, after his release from prison over his £679,000 life insurance scam
Mercy, 48, spoke for the first time about her husband's fraud and blasted the new TV series 'The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe', which starts this month.
She is angry that the ITV drama, starring Eddie Marsan and Monica Dolan, chronicling Darwin's great deception, will once again put her husband under the spotlight.
Darwin was a prison offer who was heavily in debt when he staged an accident and faked his own drowning in the sea near Hartlepool in 2002 to get his hands on a life insurance payout.
His ex-wife Anne lied to their two sons and said Darwin was dead while he hid in a bedsit next door and listened through a partition in the wall as Anne's two sons comforted their bereaved mother.
The couple later moved to Panama and bought property with the cash.
But Darwin had visa trouble and returned to the UK. He pretended his disappearance had been due to memory loss.
Mercy is angry that the ITV drama, starring Eddie Marsan and Monica Dolan (both pictured), chronicling Darwin's great deception, will once again put her husband under the spotlight
He and Anne were nailed by a photo showing them together in Panama.
They were both jailed for six years for fraud in 2008 as the extent of their deception shocked the world. They later divorced.
In Antipolo where Darwin is living, neighbours said even now, two decades on from his great deception, Darwin is proving elusive and difficult to pin down.
He and Mercy left the property during the lockdown and they had boasted of living in a larger house in the area which had full air-conditioning against the sweltering 35C tropical heat of the city.
Oddly though, no-one knows where the fraudster is staying as he hasn't been seen at the marital home for months.
Ludicrously, Mercy even told one newspaper last week that her husband had gone to fight in Ukraine, saying: 'Yes, dangerous for the Russian when he shoot them.'
She added, in reference to Darwin's life insurance scam: 'He will have a bullet proof vest and good life insurance... good for me.'
Darwin was a prison offer who was heavily in debt when he staged an accident and faked his own drowning in the sea near Hartlepool in 2002 to get his hands on a life insurance payout. He and his wife Anne later moved to Panama but were caught when this photo of them emerged
Mercy (pictured in the Philippines) told one newspaper last week that her husband had gone to fight in Ukraine, saying: 'Yes, dangerous for the Russian when he shoot them'
At the same time neighbours said one of Mercy's sons from a previous relationship is still living in the house while Darwin is keeping a low profile.
Mercy, who owns a clothing business and a storage firm, clearly does not relish her own life coming under the microscope either.
She spoke to MailOnline after we made enquiries at the nearby Barangay office of the local council, where officer-in-charge Regina Vergara Jebulan offered to help us reach the Darwins.
Having contacted Mercy on the phone Ms Vergara announced that the new Mrs Darwin wanted to meet our reporter to 'speak her mind'.
An hour later, she burst into the room wearing denim shorts, sandals and a tee-shirt, her striking and surprisingly youthful features largely concealed under a blue headscarf and a surgical facemask. She was accompanied by an older man, believed to be her uncle.
Agitated, Mercy refused to shake hands and launched almost immediately into a tirade against the media in general.
MailOnline tracked the couple down to Mercy's hometown in Antipolo, an hour's drive from the capital, where they own a £30,000 three-storey house with grilled windows in the relatively affluent gated community of Louiseville
She said local journalists had suggested her family were part of the huge 'squatter' community which makes up part of Manila's urban poor, which she vehemently denied.
'They told neighbours I was squatter, it's not true, they have no right!' she shouted.
'They published photos of my siblings, which broke their hearts. We are private people, not celebrities. We have rights. We work hard, we have property, we're not squatters.'
According to one of the few British ex-pats in Antipolo, Darwin has chosen the perfect place to 'disappear' again, if that was his intention.
Ian Rudkin, 64, owner of the popular Outrigger bar and restaurant which commands spectacular views over Manila, has never seen Darwin, despite living nearby.
'This isn't one of those places full of retired Brits,' said Ian, who moved here with his Filipina wife Rowena, 60, about a decade ago.
'You can be completely anonymous here without having to try. There are only a handful of Brits in the city and they don't tend to mix with each other much.
Darwin and Mercy Mae couple lived until recently in the white house pictured above
Ian Rudkin, 64, owner of the popular Outrigger bar and restaurant which commands spectacular views over Manila, has never seen Darwin, despite living nearby
'I remember John Darwin's story, but he's never been here – maybe the union jack on our sign put him off!
'It seems odd to me that he and his Filipina wife would just give over a property to her children when they could be getting a proper rent from it – I bet he's still living in there.
'After all, if anyone knows how to disappear from the world, it's him!'
Since his release in 2011, Darwin has offered little explanation for his actions.
Instead, he seemed to devote much of his energy into looking for younger women online, signing himself off as 'John from England with blue eyes'.
He even got himself rearrested in Ukraine for a breach of his probation by travelling abroad to meet a potential sweetheart.
He first surfaced in the Philippines in 2015 after meeting Mercy online. Less than two months after their first encounter, the couple were married.
Mercy, who owns a clothing business and a storage firm, clearly does not relish her own life coming under the microscope. Above left: The couple together. Above right: Darwin in 2007
The wreckage of the canoe in which Darwin paddled out to sea to fake his own death is seen above
But however happy he is with Mercy, Darwin is said to have little or no relationship with his sons, Mark and Anthony.
The boys mourned his passing for years before learning he had been alive all along in what the judge at his trial called 'the grossest form of betrayal.'
This week it emerged that one of the sons secretly watched the ITV drama being filmed at Seaton Carew, where it all began.
None of the Darwin family members was involved in the production of the drama, which is partially inspired by journalist David Leigh and Anne's account of the story in 2016 book Out of My Depth.
Marsan said one of Darwin's sons turned up 'in disguise' on the first day of filming and that the cast and crew didn't find out until later.
Darwin and Mercy left the property during the coronavirus lockdown and they had boasted of living in a larger house in the area which had full air-conditioning against the sweltering 35C tropical heat of the city. Above: The couple on their wedding day
After her release from prison, Anne Darwin (pictured left in March) moved to a village near York and was able to get a job with the RSCPA thanks to qualifications she gained in prison. Right: Darwin with his second wife on their wedding day
He explained that one of the sons watched the filming, concealing his identity with a baseball cap and a COVID mask.
Marsan said he didn't feel the need to contact John Darwin in person before taking on the role, instead drawing from his interviews in the media and public persona.
He added: 'I think if John had the self-awareness to be able to give me some kind of insight into himself, he wouldn't have done [the crime].
'So I'd rather not [meet him]. I don't need to sit and listen to someone like that.'
When John Darwin himself was once asked by a US journalist if he had regrets, he said: 'Don't do the crime, and if you do, don't come back. It's easy to fake your own death. It's damn difficult to come back.'
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John Darwin certainly didn't die in a canoe accident - and now lives a drastically different life thousands of miles away from the scene of his astonishing crime.
The 71-year-old fraudster faked his own death back in 2002 in a dishonest plot with ex-wife Anne Darwin, who played the grieving widow and helped him collect his £250,000 life insurance policy.
The former couple, who came up with the scheme after finding themselves in crippling debt, managed to pull it off for five years until John 'rose from the dead' and their lies were finally exposed by a simple photograph.
They have since divorced and John is now living in Southeast Asia with a much younger new wife, who is somewhat ironically named Mercy, and he still receives a UK state pension.
The 34C Pacific heat of the Philippines is a far cry from the chilly Seaton Carew beach in County Durham where John faked his own demise by paddling out to sea in his canoe.
So how did John managed to fake his own death and what is his life like now?
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John, a former teacher and prison officer, decided that the best way to dig himself out of a financial hole was with his sham death.
In March 2002, he was seen paddling out from Seaton Carew beach near Hartlepool and faked a canoeing accident, which sparked a massive search and rescue operation when Anne reported him missing.
She acted as a grieving widow, lying to the police as well as their family and friends, including their two sons, who were convinced their dad was dead when his smashed up canoe was found.
Although John later admitted that he did actually come close to losing his life for real while attempting the hoax.
In his unpublished memoir, seen by the Mirror, he wrote: "I started to paddle again, heading towards the pier which I had spotted a few minutes earlier. It then struck me that I couldn’t see the South Gare [breakwater at the mouth of the River Tees].
"I’d actually paddled out much, much further than I intended. To my total horror, I realised I could have been swept away and died. I had nearly done it without meaning to."
While Anne collected £250,000 in life insurance payouts, her husband initially hid in a bedsit which the coupled owned next door to the family home.
They made a door behind a wardrobe into Anne's bedroom and John even grew a bushy beard as a disguise so he could boldly make trips into town.
For years the couple used their ill-gotten gains to fly around the world in a bid to start a new life, eventually purchasing a £200,000 tropical estate in a village in Panama in May 2007.
Following a change in Panama's visa laws, John realised he would need papers from the police so he came home and gave them his real name - claiming he had been suffering from amnesia.
But the pair were rumbled by a photograph obtained by the Mirror, which showed them in an estate agent's office and ran with the headline 'Canoe's this in Panama?'.
John was sentenced to six years and three months in prison for admitting deception by faking his own death, while Anne received six-and-a-half years behind bars for fraud.
He was released in 2011 after serving half his sentence and wanted to rekindle his marriage, but when Anne refused he divorced her on the grounds of unreasonable behaviour.
Two years after being released, John broke the terms of his parole in to see a young Ukrainian woman he had met on a foreign brides website for women seeking a rich husband.
He told her that hundreds of women wanted to meet him and that he received 240 messages from admirers in one day, but she never wanted to see him again after their first date.
In 2015, John married Filipina bride Mercidita, otherwise known as Mercy, who is 23 years his junior and has businesses including a clothes stall in a giant indoor market.
His new life is a far cry from the one he dreamed of as the swindler helps to flog his market trader wife’s £4.35 a time undies and T-shirts.
In 2016, his landlady said John spent most of his time locked away in his room because he was allergic to the dirt and dust in the world’s most densely populated capital.
Last year it was reported that the couple moved out of crowded capital Manila to a new home around 30 minutes away and it is believed they let the property next door.
John still receives a UK state pension of around £134 a week and Mercy May said: "I have a new business. I’ve had it for three years now. Boom. Making money."
In bizarre scenes last month, John's wife claimed he was "on his way" to fight against the Russians in Ukraine.
Despite being in his seventies, John was supposedly going to take up arms and do battle with the Vladimir Putin's forces, according to Mercy.
When asked about the danger, she added: "Yes, dangerous for the Russian when he shoot them (sic).
"He will have a bullet proof vest and good life insurance, good for me."
Most recently, a scruffy-looking John was spotted on a shopping trip in the Philippines sunshine at a store ironically named WILCON.
John refused to answer questions as he hopped into a £25,000 SUV and sped away, but wife Mercy later spoke about his plan to cash in once again with another tell-all book.
Mercy explained: "The book’s about his life, but it’s not yet finished. You have to wait."
While a friend said: "John and Mercy are really happy together. He feels like he’s been given a second chance at life and he’s grabbing it with both hands."
Mercy is angry The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe has been made without her husband's permission, but the show's writer says he refused to cooperate with them.
The series was inspired by a book by former Daily Mirror journalist David Leigh, who found Anne in Panama after John returned to the UK in 2007.
John will be played by Hollywood actor Eddie Marsan, who says the conman lacked empathy and had "delusions of grandeur".
"In a narcissistic way, he thought he was smarter than everyone else," says Eddie. "That’s why he had the cohones to try this. He thought he could outsmart everyone else.
"He saw other people as merely two-dimensional and thought he was the only three-dimensional person in the world. But he underestimated people’s ability to see through him."
The actor describes the man he is portraying as a "fantasist" who has the same form of toxic masculinity that is sadly quite common in today's society.
Asked what he would say to John if they met, Eddie replies: "I'd say, 'What were you thinking? That was crazy!' But I don't know if I'd like to meet him.
"He’s probably hacked off that it’s not Brad Pitt playing him. When he heard it was me, he probably thought, 'great. Thanks a lot!'."
In tonight's first episode, viewers will get to meet John and Anne, who we instantly discover are a couple plagued by debt.
Facing bankruptcy, John decides to fake his own death using his canoe, much to the horror of his wife, who consoles their sons while he goes into hiding.
Writer Chris Lang describes John as a someone who is "quite charismatic and funny", but adds that he has "absolutely no conscience" or sense of how his actions would be perceived.
"Like many narcissists, he was also desperate to appear more successful than he was, which ultimately was the cause of his downfall," explains Chris.
"John had a Range Rover with personalised plates which shouted out to the world, 'look at me, look at how well I’m doing,' but in truth, he had catastrophically overreached himself.
"This was a man who earned a relatively modest salary as a prison officer(she was a GP’s receptionist) but who had mortgages on nearly 20 properties, none of which he could service. His downfall was grimly inevitable."
Neither John nor Anne opted to cooperated with the filmmakers when approached about the series, but Chris said there was so much material in the public domain they didn't feel like they were missing anything.
He adds: "Anne had written her own book and felt she didn’t have anything more to say. John didn't cooperate either. He lives in the Philippines and is remarried now. But it’s still a very first-hand account."
*The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe is on ITV at 9pm from Easter Sunday to Wednesday 20th April
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Bull rescued from swimming pool near Paignton
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Firefighters have rescued a bull after it got stuck in a swimming pool in Devon.
Crews from Torquay, Paignton, Buckfastleigh and Exmouth attended the rescue in Westerland, near Paignton, at 23:00 BST on Thursday.
Teams used a special harness and lifting slings to lift the animal out of the water.
After it was rescued it was returned to its nearby field.
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said crews were unsure how the bull ended up in the pool.
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Firefighters have rescued a bull after it got stuck in a swimming pool in Devon.
Crews from Torquay, Paignton, Buckfastleigh and Exmouth attended the rescue in Westerland, near Paignton, at 23:00 BST on Thursday.
Teams used a special harness and lifting slings to lift the animal out of the water.
After it was rescued it was returned to its nearby field.
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said crews were unsure how the bull ended up in the pool.
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Bull rescued from swimming pool near Paignton
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Firefighters have rescued a bull after it got stuck in a swimming pool in Devon.
Crews from Torquay, Paignton, Buckfastleigh and Exmouth attended the rescue in Westerland, near Paignton, at 23:00 BST on Thursday.
Teams used a special harness and lifting slings to lift the animal out of the water.
After it was rescued it was returned to its nearby field.
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said crews were unsure how the bull ended up in the pool.
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Stuck in the mud bull weighing 900kg rescued by fire service after sinking in search of food
A heavy and hungry bull eyeing up fresh grass has been rescued by firefighters in Bromsgrove after it became stuck in the mud.
The bull weighing in at hefty 900kg was rescued by fire crews from Bromyard and Pershore on Tuesday after it became stuck while searching for food.
Vets from animal rescue teams sedated the bull to keep him from getting distressed while fire teams secured straps around his body ready to heave the bull out.
Eight minutes of tough heaving later and the bull was successfully removed from the muddy pool.
It is thought the mighty animal became submerged and stuck in a pool of mud after eyeing up the green grass around the pool.
After getting stuck in the mud, it didn't take long before three-quarters of the bull's body was completely covered.
The pool is said to have been drying out caused by the prolonged spell of hot and dry weather.
In a post on Facebook, the fire service said: "Richard and Sophie Aylett, and Sophie Bonnevie from Meadows Farm Vets Ltd at Bromsgrove were on scene to take care of the bulls' welfare during the rescue and giving advice to the crews."
The fire service added: "Crews worked hard to place straps around his body."
A local farmer even bought a telehandler, a machine similar to a forklift, to pull the bull from the mud on to a large glide board so he could be slid across the ground to a secure pen.
The animal will stay in the pen, until the sedation has worn off, to make sure he is safe.
The bull is expected to make a full recovery.
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Firefighters have rescued a bull after it got stuck in a swimming pool in Devon.
Crews from Torquay, Paignton, Buckfastleigh and Exmouth attended the rescue in Westerland, near Paignton, at 23:00 BST on Thursday.
Teams used a special harness and lifting slings to lift the animal out of the water.
After it was rescued it was returned to its nearby field.
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said crews were unsure how the bull ended up in the pool.
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A group of firefighters had an unusual outing to a trapped animal who had become submerged in a pool. And this wasn't just any animal, but a large bull.
The beast had seemingly walked out onto marshland in Worcestershire without noticing a pool. He then became submerged up to his head and was unable to free himself.
But luckily for the bull, fire crews from Bromsgrove, Malvern, Bromyard and Pershore were on hand to help him out. The bull was sedated and strops were placed around him.
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A telehandler was then used to lift him to safety earlier today (August 16). Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service shared pictures of the daring escapade on Twitter.
They show the bull submerged in the water as well as him covered in mud and lying down once he had been rescued. Luckily, the bull is expected to make a full recovery.
A spokesperson for the service tweeted: "Teams from Bromyard & Pershore along with crews from Bromsgrove & Malvern rescued a bull that had become submerged in a pool."
They continued: "Crews put strops around his body, before he was sedated and removed from the area with the help of a telehandler. He's expected to make a full recovery."
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Roy Reynolds: Two men in court over Carrickfergus reservoir murder
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A 32-year-old man has appeared at Belfast Magistrates' Court charged with the murder of Roy Reynolds.
The 54-year-old's body was found in North Woodbury Reservoir near Carrickfergus on Monday morning.
Michael Campbell, of East Way in Newtownabbey, is charged with his murder between 27 and 28 March.
Robert Fulton, 68, of Belfast Road, Ballyclare, also appeared charged with assisting an offender with the disposal of the deceased's body.
Both defendants spoke only to say they understood the charges against them.
A PSNI investigating officer said she could connect both to the charges.
Bail was refused for both defendants.
The case will appear back before the courts on 29 April.
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A 32-year-old man has appeared at Belfast Magistrates' Court charged with the murder of Roy Reynolds.
The 54-year-old's body was found in North Woodbury Reservoir near Carrickfergus on Monday morning.
Michael Campbell, of East Way in Newtownabbey, is charged with his murder between 27 and 28 March.
Robert Fulton, 68, of Belfast Road, Ballyclare, also appeared charged with assisting an offender with the disposal of the deceased's body.
Both defendants spoke only to say they understood the charges against them.
A PSNI investigating officer said she could connect both to the charges.
Bail was refused for both defendants.
The case will appear back before the courts on 29 April.
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Roy Reynolds: Two men in court over Carrickfergus reservoir murder
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A 32-year-old man has appeared at Belfast Magistrates' Court charged with the murder of Roy Reynolds.
The 54-year-old's body was found in North Woodbury Reservoir near Carrickfergus on Monday morning.
Michael Campbell, of East Way in Newtownabbey, is charged with his murder between 27 and 28 March.
Robert Fulton, 68, of Belfast Road, Ballyclare, also appeared charged with assisting an offender with the disposal of the deceased's body.
Both defendants spoke only to say they understood the charges against them.
A PSNI investigating officer said she could connect both to the charges.
Bail was refused for both defendants.
The case will appear back before the courts on 29 April.
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Man found in Carrickfergus reservoir 'suffered barbaric injuries'
A man whose body was discovered in a reservoir in Carrickfergus, Co Antrim, suffered "barbaric injuries", a court has been told.
The body of Roy Reynolds, 54, was found by a member of the public in shallow water at Woodburn Reservoir on Monday morning.
Two men appeared at Belfast Magistrates' Court on Friday charged in connection with his murder.
They were both refused bail and remanded in custody.
Michael Campbell, 32, of East Way, Newtownabbey faces one charge of murder. He is accused of murdering Mr Reynolds between March 27 and 28.
He responded, "I do", when asked if he understood the charge.
Robert Mervyn Fulton, 68, of Belfast Road, Ballyclare is charged with assisting an offender in terms of the disposal of the body.
He replied "yes" when asked if he understood the charge.
A detective sergeant said she believed she could connect the two with the respective charges.
Outlining the facts of the case, she described how police received a report at 5.50am on Monday of a body being dragged from a house at Derrycoole Way in Rathcoole to a car.
The vehicle described was located nearby being driven by Fulton with Campbell in the front passenger seat.
It was described as containing blood on the bumper and inside the boot.
Campbell was also described as having a blood stained T-shirt and face. He told police he had had a fight with his brother.
The court heard that after some questioning, Fulton indicated to police there had been a third man, that he wasn't sure if he was alive or dead, and had been left at a dam in Carrickfergus.
A search of Mr Reynolds' flat revealed "clear signs of a disturbance", and "quite a lot of blood".
Meanwhile Mr Reynolds' body was discovered by a member of the public, placed in shallow water in the reservoir.
The detective sergeant said he was identified by his finger prints.
She said a post mortem examination did not confirm a cause of death, but found that substantial brutal injuries had been sustained.
"This man suffered a brutal sustained attack, barbaric injuries," she told the court, adding police would have grave concerns around bail.
A lawyer acting for Campbell described a "tragic situation" and said his client asked him to express on his behalf "total remorse for the incident that occurred between himself and the deceased".
He described his client and Reynolds and their families as having been known each other.
The lawyer said both had been drinking, had had an argument and Mr Reynolds attacked him, adding Campbell had acted in self defence.
He suggested Campbell is a suitable candidate for bail which could be managed with tagging and curfews.
A lawyer acting for Fulton described his client as a disabled person, and said he told police throughout interviews that he was in fear of Campbell.
The court earlier heard that Fulton had been in a relationship with Campbell's mother, and remains "infatuated" with her.
The lawyer said his client's home had been signed into Mrs Campbell's name, adding her sons stay there occasionally, adding his client is "stuck with these monsters round him".
He added Fulton lives in "terror of Mr Campbell", and told police "if I didn't do what he told me, I'd be next".
"This is a man who shuffles when he walks, this is a man who has difficulty speaking, this is a man who lives in terror of Mr Campbell," he said.
Police objected to bail for both on the basis of risk of flight and potential interference with witnesses. A detective sergeant said there remains a large number of people to speak to, adding people are in fear of speaking out about it.
District Judge Mark McGarrity refused bail for Campbell, and said while he accepted Fulton's case is different but said his role in the cover up is serious, and also refused bail for him.
Legal aid was granted and the next hearing of the case is set for April 29.
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A 32-year-old man has appeared at Belfast Magistrates' Court charged with the murder of Roy Reynolds.
The 54-year-old's body was found in North Woodbury Reservoir near Carrickfergus on Monday morning.
Michael Campbell, of East Way in Newtownabbey, is charged with his murder between 27 and 28 March.
Robert Fulton, 68, of Belfast Road, Ballyclare, also appeared charged with assisting an offender with the disposal of the deceased's body.
Both defendants spoke only to say they understood the charges against them.
A PSNI investigating officer said she could connect both to the charges.
Bail was refused for both defendants.
The case will appear back before the courts on 29 April.
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Funeral held for Newtownabbey murder victim Roy Reynolds
The funeral of Roy Reynolds, who was killed in Newtownabbey in March, has taken place on Friday morning.
Mr Reynolds family and friends gathered together to mourn the loss of the 54-year-old.
The Reynolds family had earlier said that Roy's loss had "left a huge void" in their lives.
The Co Antrim man's body was found in Woodburn reservoir near Carrickfergus on 29 March.
Two men appeared in Court on 1 April in connection to Mr Reynolds' death. 32 year-old Michael Campbell is charged with carrying out the murder and Robert Mervyn Fulton, 68, from Belfast Road in Ballyclare, faces a count of assisting in the disposal of the body.
Michael Campbell has made some admissions but claims he acted in self-defence. Mr Fulton accepted using his car to transport the body for disposal but claims he was "in terror" or Campbell. Mr Campbell is alleged to have carried out the crime sometime between 27 and 28 March.
Roy Reynolds' body was stripped and attached to breezeblocks in an attempt to hide evidence of the crime.
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Manchester City have announced that former Ukraine Under-21 international Andrii Kravchuk is training with the club after travelling to the UK as a refugee.
The 23-year-old terminated his contract with Russian First Division side Torpedo Moscow and fled to Manchester following Russia’s invasion of his homeland.
City have received permission from the Home Office, Football Association and Premier League for Kravchuk to work with their Under-23s squad for the remainder of the season.
The arrangement was set up by City’s Ukraine international Oleksandr Zinchenko, a friend since childhood when both were in the Shakhtar Donetsk academy.
Kravchuk, who linked up with City for the first time on Thursday, said: “I am so grateful to Manchester City for giving me this chance to train with them.
“The past few weeks and months have been so difficult, but to be back on the pitch means so much to me.”
Kravchuk had been at a training camp in Turkey when informed by his mother that war had broken out. It has been a very distressing time with his family still in Kyiv and Kravchuk’s brother fighting with the Ukrainian armed forces.
He said: “My mother called me at 5am. She usually calls me at lunchtime after training but this was different.
“Her first words to me were, ‘Russia is bombing us’. It was a shock. I couldn’t find the words. I was destroyed inside. I cannot believe it’s happened. In the 21st century, in the middle of Europe. I still can’t find the words.
“I’ve spoken to my family. They are in Kyiv and safe right now (but) my mother has just told me she can still hear the bombs. I’m really worried.
“I am in groups on my phone and always receiving messages with bombing alerts. Every time those alerts come through I am so anxious. Your only thought is that my family can die.
“I speak to my brother every day. I tell him every day how proud I am of him, for not only protecting our family but the whole country and the Ukrainian people. He is staying and fighting.”
Kravchuk felt he had no choice but to quit Torpedo.
He said: “I felt really uncomfortable. What has happened is shocking.
“There were nice people around me at the club but I was playing in a country that invaded my homeland. Leaving the club was the only decision. People in Ukraine would not understand me if I continued to play there.”
Zinchenko was 13 when he first met Kravchuk, who was then 11, at Shakhtar.
The City defender said: “While I wish the circumstances were very different, it has been good to be back with Andrii today.
“I know how much football means to him, and how it can help us during these difficult times. I would like to thank my club for giving him the opportunity to train with us.”
Kravchuk left Shakhtar at the age of 19 to join Olimpic Donetsk and later moved on to Torpedo. He has represented Ukraine at Under-17 as well as Under-21 level.
City’s Academy director Jason Wilcox said: “Although it’s only a small gesture, we’re pleased to have been able to support Andrii.
“By training with our Under-23s, he can maintain his fitness and practice his profession at City Football Academy while continuing to develop as a player.”
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Manchester City have given Ukrainian refugee Andriy Kravchuk the opportunity to train with them for the rest of the season.
The 23-year-old, a former teammate of Oleksandr Zinchenko at Shakhtar Donetsk’s academy, terminated his contract at Torpedo Moscow following the invasion of his homeland.
Kravchuk has already begun training with Man City‘s Elite Development Squad, with the move facilitated by fellow Ukrainian Zinchenko, and will stay with the Premier League champions until the end of the season.
“Leaving the club [Torpedo Moscow] was the only decision,” the former Ukraine Under-21 international said.
“I felt really uncomfortable. People in Ukraine would not understand me if I continued to play there. I cannot believe it’s happened. In the 21st century, in the middle of Europe. I still can’t find the words.”
Kravchuk recalled the time his mother called him whilst he was on pre-season with the Russian club in Turkey, after Ukraine first came under a series of attacks on February 24.
“Her first words to me were: ‘Russia is bombing us’. It’s shock. I was destroyed inside. I am in groups on my phone and always receiving messages with bombing alerts. Every time those alerts come through I am so anxious. Your only thought is that my family can die.”
Kravchuk’s family remain in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, and the player revealed he spoke to his parents after being put through his paces on Thursday. His brother, Aleks, has joined the Ukraine’s armed forces to fight Russia.
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“I speak to my brother every day,” he added. “I tell him every day how proud I am of him, for not only protecting our family but the whole country and the Ukrainian people. He is staying and fighting.
“My family are safe right now but my mother has just told me she can still hear the bombs. I’m really worried.”
Kravchuk joined Torpedo Moscow last year after leaving Olimpik Donetsk.
Fellow countryman Zinchenko said: “While I wish the circumstances were very different, it has been good to be back with Andriy today.
“I know how much football means to him, and how it can help us during these difficult times. I would like to thank my club for giving him the opportunity to train with us.”
Kravchuk is delighted at the opportunity to link up with Zinchenko in Manchester.
“I haven’t seen Oleks for a while but he has always been helpful for me – even going back to when we were together at Shakhtar,” Kravchuk said. “I’m really happy to be here with him.”
Kravchuk’s arrangement with Pep Guardiola’s side was approved by the Home Office, Premier League and Football Association, with the player now searching for a new club ahead of the 2022/23 season.
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Manchester City have announced that former Ukraine Under-21 international Andrii Kravchuk is training with the club after travelling to the UK as a refugee.
The 23-year-old terminated his contract with Russian First Division side Torpedo Moscow and fled to Manchester following Russia’s invasion of his homeland.
City have received permission from the Home Office, Football Association and Premier League for Kravchuk to work with their Under-23s squad for the remainder of the season.
The arrangement was set up by City’s Ukraine international Oleksandr Zinchenko, a friend since childhood when both were in the Shakhtar Donetsk academy.
Kravchuk, who linked up with City for the first time on Thursday, said: “I am so grateful to Manchester City for giving me this chance to train with them.
“The past few weeks and months have been so difficult, but to be back on the pitch means so much to me.”
Kravchuk had been at a training camp in Turkey when informed by his mother that war had broken out. It has been a very distressing time with his family still in Kyiv and Kravchuk’s brother fighting with the Ukrainian armed forces.
He said: “My mother called me at 5am. She usually calls me at lunchtime after training but this was different.
“Her first words to me were, ‘Russia is bombing us’. It was a shock. I couldn’t find the words. I was destroyed inside. I cannot believe it’s happened. In the 21st century, in the middle of Europe. I still can’t find the words.
“I’ve spoken to my family. They are in Kyiv and safe right now (but) my mother has just told me she can still hear the bombs. I’m really worried.
“I am in groups on my phone and always receiving messages with bombing alerts. Every time those alerts come through I am so anxious. Your only thought is that my family can die.
“I speak to my brother every day. I tell him every day how proud I am of him, for not only protecting our family but the whole country and the Ukrainian people. He is staying and fighting.”
Kravchuk felt he had no choice but to quit Torpedo.
He said: “I felt really uncomfortable. What has happened is shocking.
“There were nice people around me at the club but I was playing in a country that invaded my homeland. Leaving the club was the only decision. People in Ukraine would not understand me if I continued to play there.”
Zinchenko was 13 when he first met Kravchuk, who was then 11, at Shakhtar.
The City defender said: “While I wish the circumstances were very different, it has been good to be back with Andrii today.
“I know how much football means to him, and how it can help us during these difficult times. I would like to thank my club for giving him the opportunity to train with us.”
Kravchuk left Shakhtar at the age of 19 to join Olimpic Donetsk and later moved on to Torpedo. He has represented Ukraine at Under-17 as well as Under-21 level.
City’s Academy director Jason Wilcox said: “Although it’s only a small gesture, we’re pleased to have been able to support Andrii.
“By training with our Under-23s, he can maintain his fitness and practice his profession at City Football Academy while continuing to develop as a player.”
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Man City give Ukrainian refugee Andrii Kravchuk chance to train with them as Zinchenko helps organise trial
MANCHESTER CITY have given Ukrainian refugee Andrii Kravchuk the chance to train with them for the remainder of the season.
The midfielder – a former Under-21 international for his country – has been without a club after leaving Russian first division club Torpedo Moscow.
He was in Turkey on a pre-season training camp with them when he received a 5am call from his mother to say Russia had invaded their country.
He terminated his contract with immediate effect and now hopes to fulfil a long held ambition and carve out a career in England.
Kravchuk’s family remain in Kiev and his brother Aleks is part of the country’s armed forces fighting against the invaders.
Kravchuk said: “I am so grateful to Manchester City for giving me this chance to train with them.
“The past few weeks and months have been so difficult, but to be back on the pitch means so much to me.”
Kravchuk is a former team-mate of City defender and countryman Olek Zinchenko – who has helped to arrange his spell at the Etihad.
They spent time together at Shakhtar Donetsk’s academy and were reunited in the North West on Thursday.
Ukraine international skipper Zinchenko said: “While I wish the circumstances were very different, it has been good to be back with Andrii.
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“I know how much football means to him, and how it can help us during these difficult times.”
The plan is for Kravchuk to train with City’s Elite Development Squad for the remainder of the season.
But he will be staying in constant contact with his family back in Ukraine.
He said: “I am in groups on my phone and always receiving messages with bombing alerts.
“Every time those alerts come through I am so anxious. Your only thought is that my family can die.
“I speak to my brother every day. I tell him every day how proud I am of him, for not only protecting our family but the whole country and the Ukrainian people.”
Kravchuk recalled the moment his mother told me the war had started, saying: “She called me at 5am. She usually calls me at lunchtime after training but this was different.
“Her first words to me were: Russia is bombing us. It’s a shock. I couldn’t find the words. I was destroyed inside.
“I cannot believe it’s happened. In the 21st century, in the middle of Europe.”
Kravchuk spent four years with Dynamo Kyiv as a boy before moving to Shakhtar’s academy when he was 11.
He then signed for Olimpic Donetsk and made his first team debut at the age of 19.
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Manchester City have announced that former Ukraine Under-21 international Andrii Kravchuk is training with the club after travelling to the UK as a refugee.
The 23-year-old terminated his contract with Russian First Division side Torpedo Moscow and fled to Manchester following Russia’s invasion of his homeland.
City have received permission from the Home Office, Football Association and Premier League for Kravchuk to work with their Under-23s squad for the remainder of the season.
The arrangement was set up by City’s Ukraine international Oleksandr Zinchenko, a friend since childhood when both were in the Shakhtar Donetsk academy.
Kravchuk, who linked up with City for the first time on Thursday, said: “I am so grateful to Manchester City for giving me this chance to train with them.
“The past few weeks and months have been so difficult, but to be back on the pitch means so much to me.”
Kravchuk had been at a training camp in Turkey when informed by his mother that war had broken out. It has been a very distressing time with his family still in Kyiv and Kravchuk’s brother fighting with the Ukrainian armed forces.
He said: “My mother called me at 5am. She usually calls me at lunchtime after training but this was different.
“Her first words to me were, ‘Russia is bombing us’. It was a shock. I couldn’t find the words. I was destroyed inside. I cannot believe it’s happened. In the 21st century, in the middle of Europe. I still can’t find the words.
“I’ve spoken to my family. They are in Kyiv and safe right now (but) my mother has just told me she can still hear the bombs. I’m really worried.
“I am in groups on my phone and always receiving messages with bombing alerts. Every time those alerts come through I am so anxious. Your only thought is that my family can die.
“I speak to my brother every day. I tell him every day how proud I am of him, for not only protecting our family but the whole country and the Ukrainian people. He is staying and fighting.”
Kravchuk felt he had no choice but to quit Torpedo.
He said: “I felt really uncomfortable. What has happened is shocking.
“There were nice people around me at the club but I was playing in a country that invaded my homeland. Leaving the club was the only decision. People in Ukraine would not understand me if I continued to play there.”
Zinchenko was 13 when he first met Kravchuk, who was then 11, at Shakhtar.
The City defender said: “While I wish the circumstances were very different, it has been good to be back with Andrii today.
“I know how much football means to him, and how it can help us during these difficult times. I would like to thank my club for giving him the opportunity to train with us.”
Kravchuk left Shakhtar at the age of 19 to join Olimpic Donetsk and later moved on to Torpedo. He has represented Ukraine at Under-17 as well as Under-21 level.
City’s Academy director Jason Wilcox said: “Although it’s only a small gesture, we’re pleased to have been able to support Andrii.
“By training with our Under-23s, he can maintain his fitness and practice his profession at City Football Academy while continuing to develop as a player.”
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Ukrainian Refugee To Train With Manchester City
The arrangement was set up by Manchester City's Ukraine international Oleksandr Zinchenko, a childhood friend of Andrii Kravchuk since both were in the Shakhtar Donetsk academy.
- Agence France-Presse
- Updated: April 04, 2022 10:54 PM IST
Ukraine under-21 international Andrii Kravchuk will train with Premier League champions Manchester City after travelling to Britain as a refugee. Kravchuk terminated his contract with Russian side Torpedo Moscow and fled to Manchester following Russia's invasion of his homeland. City have received permission from the Home Office and football authorities for Kravchuk to work with their under-23s squad for the remainder of the season. FIFA have allowed foreign players in Russia and Ukraine to temporarily suspend their contracts to move elsewhere.
However, the Premier League has not allowed any such players to be registered for first-team action until the end of the season.
The arrangement was set up by City's Ukraine international Oleksandr Zinchenko, a childhood friend of Kravchuk since both were in the Shakhtar Donetsk academy.
Kravchuk linked up with City for the first time on Thursday.
"I am so grateful to Manchester City for giving me this chance to train with them," said the 23-year-old.
"The past few weeks and months have been so difficult, but to be back on the pitch means so much to me."
Kravchuk had been at a training camp in Turkey with Torpedo Moscow when the war broke out.
"There were nice people around me at the club but I was playing in a country that invaded my homeland," he added.
"Leaving the club was the only decision. People in Ukraine would not understand me if I continued to play there."
Zinchenko has continued to play despite the distress of the war back home and has been boosted by shows of support from both City and opposition fans.
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"While I wish the circumstances were very different, it has been good to be back with Andrii today," said Zinchenko.
"I know how much football means to him, and how it can help us during these difficult times. I would like to thank my club for giving him the opportunity to train with us."
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Man City are set to beat Barcelona and Arsenal to the £800,000 signing of Ghanaian starlet Henry Oware... with the defender to be sent straight out on loan to sister club Troyes in Ligue 1
- Manchester City are set to win the race to sign teenage defender Henry Oware
- Oware, 18, will join from Ghanaian top-flight side West Africa Football Academy
- The youngster is expected to be immediately loaned to City’s sister club Troyes
- The Ghanaian starlet has been scouted by the City Football Group for two years
Man City are set to win the race to sign teenage defender Henry Oware from Ghanaian top-flight side West Africa Football Academy.
The Etihad club are expected to beat Barcelona, Arsenal, Salzburg and Lille to the 18-year-old, with Oware now only waiting on international clearance before completing his move. The City Football Group will pay €1million (£840,000).
The youngster is expected to be immediately loaned to City’s sister club Troyes in Ligue 1 due to the fact Oware would not be eligible to play in England due to the strict points system for overseas players imposed by the FA.
Man City are set to win the race to sign defender Henry Oware (back row, second from right)
The Etihad club are expected to beat Barcelona, Arsenal, Salzburg and Lille to his signature
The Ghanaian central defender has been scouted by the City Football Group for two years with a transfer now very close.
The teenager was promoted to the WAFA first team at 16 from the club’s junior side during the second half of the 2020/21 Ghana Premier League season. He has featured in eight league games so far this campaign.
The plan is for Oware to be unveiled by Troyes during the summer transfer window before teaming up with the first team.
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Arsenal and Barcelona set to be beaten to Henry Oware transfer with Man City set to sign Ghana wonderkid, 18, for £800k
MANCHESTER CITY have reportedly fended off interest from Arsenal and Barcelona in the battle to sign Ghanaian starlet Henry Oware.
The 18-year-old centre-back is regarded as one of the top prospects in Africa following his outings for West Africa Football Academy.
Oware has featured in seven Ghana Premier League matches this term, catching the eye of a number of European clubs.
According to the Daily Mail, the Gunners - along with Barca, Lille and Red Bull Salzburg - are all keen on securing the teenager's services.
However they state that it is the Citizens that are set to win the race to prise the youngster away from the WAFA Stadium.
Pep Guardiola's side are claimed to have been scouting the defender for two years as they close in on his signature.
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It has been said that The City Group will fork out a fee in the region of £800,000 for Oware.
The news outlet adds that Oware will not be allowed to play in England straight away due to a new points-based system introduced by the FA has for overseas players.
City are expected to loan him out to feeder club Troyes in Ligue 1 in the summer for the 2022-23 season.
In another boost for City, Borussia Dortmund CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke has revealed that Erling Haaland could make the move to the Etihad.
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City are "very optimistic" about striking a deal with the German side for Haaland, and are expected to pay around £100million.
Commenting on a potential transfer, Watzke said: "Erling Haaland? We know still nothing from player side.
"But we know that we won't be able to keep up financially if Manchester City comes.
"It already happened with [Robert] Lewandowski to Bayern and [Pierre-Emerick] Aubameyang to Arsenal."
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Man City are set to beat Barcelona and Arsenal to the £800,000 signing of Ghanaian starlet Henry Oware... with the defender to be sent straight out on loan to sister club Troyes in Ligue 1
- Manchester City are set to win the race to sign teenage defender Henry Oware
- Oware, 18, will join from Ghanaian top-flight side West Africa Football Academy
- The youngster is expected to be immediately loaned to City’s sister club Troyes
- The Ghanaian starlet has been scouted by the City Football Group for two years
Man City are set to win the race to sign teenage defender Henry Oware from Ghanaian top-flight side West Africa Football Academy.
The Etihad club are expected to beat Barcelona, Arsenal, Salzburg and Lille to the 18-year-old, with Oware now only waiting on international clearance before completing his move. The City Football Group will pay €1million (£840,000).
The youngster is expected to be immediately loaned to City’s sister club Troyes in Ligue 1 due to the fact Oware would not be eligible to play in England due to the strict points system for overseas players imposed by the FA.
Man City are set to win the race to sign defender Henry Oware (back row, second from right)
The Etihad club are expected to beat Barcelona, Arsenal, Salzburg and Lille to his signature
The Ghanaian central defender has been scouted by the City Football Group for two years with a transfer now very close.
The teenager was promoted to the WAFA first team at 16 from the club’s junior side during the second half of the 2020/21 Ghana Premier League season. He has featured in eight league games so far this campaign.
The plan is for Oware to be unveiled by Troyes during the summer transfer window before teaming up with the first team.
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African All Stars Transfer News and Rumours: Manchester City close in on Ghana's Oware
Premier League trio want Awoniyi
Premier League trio Newcastle, West Ham and Southampton are interested in signing former Liverpool striker Taiwo Awoniyi from Union Berlin, GOAL understands.
The 24-year-old has scored 16 goals in 35 games for the German club this season since making his loan move from Anfield permanent last summer.
The Nigeria international joined Liverpool as an 18-year-old in 2015 but left without making a senior appearance as he was unable to secure a UK work permit.
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City close in on Ghanaian starlet
Manchester City have won the race for Ghanaian teenager Henry Oware from Ghanaian side West Africa Football Academy, reports the Mail.
City have beaten Barcelona, Arsenal, Salzburg and Lille to the 18-year-old's signature, with the fee believed to be in the region of €1million (£840,000/$1.1m).
Oware is then expected to join City’s sister club Troyes in Ligue 1 on loan because he would not be eligible for a work permit in the UK yet.
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Man City are set to beat Barcelona and Arsenal to the £800,000 signing of Ghanaian starlet Henry Oware... with the defender to be sent straight out on loan to sister club Troyes in Ligue 1
- Manchester City are set to win the race to sign teenage defender Henry Oware
- Oware, 18, will join from Ghanaian top-flight side West Africa Football Academy
- The youngster is expected to be immediately loaned to City’s sister club Troyes
- The Ghanaian starlet has been scouted by the City Football Group for two years
Man City are set to win the race to sign teenage defender Henry Oware from Ghanaian top-flight side West Africa Football Academy.
The Etihad club are expected to beat Barcelona, Arsenal, Salzburg and Lille to the 18-year-old, with Oware now only waiting on international clearance before completing his move. The City Football Group will pay €1million (£840,000).
The youngster is expected to be immediately loaned to City’s sister club Troyes in Ligue 1 due to the fact Oware would not be eligible to play in England due to the strict points system for overseas players imposed by the FA.
Man City are set to win the race to sign defender Henry Oware (back row, second from right)
The Etihad club are expected to beat Barcelona, Arsenal, Salzburg and Lille to his signature
The Ghanaian central defender has been scouted by the City Football Group for two years with a transfer now very close.
The teenager was promoted to the WAFA first team at 16 from the club’s junior side during the second half of the 2020/21 Ghana Premier League season. He has featured in eight league games so far this campaign.
The plan is for Oware to be unveiled by Troyes during the summer transfer window before teaming up with the first team.
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Manchester City attacker Phil Foden is reportedly set to put pen to paper on a new deal after negotiations were, in principle, finalised last October.
The 21-year-old is in line for a new long-term contract that will see his wages rise to £150,000-a-week, according to the Daily Star. However, the new deal is yet to be signed and Foden’s representatives could ask for more if Erling Haaland arrives on a mega-money deal.
Several reports have claimed the Borussia Dortmund striker could arrive on a £500,000-a-week salary. This may prompt Foden’s agents to enquire about a greater wage packet for their player, should the contract not be signed by then, pointing to the silverware he has won.
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The Daily Star article claims that City could see the same situation unfolding with Rodri and Riyad Mahrez, albeit the club are more bothered about tying Foden down to a lengthy contract.
Elsewhere, the City Football Group are reportedly set to fend off Barcelona and Arsenal to land teenager Henry Oware, who is tipped to have a great future ahead of him. The youngster plays for Ghanian top-tier club West Africa Football Academy, who will receive €1m (£840,000) for their star man. The Daily Mail says the defender would likely be loaned out to French club Troyes, one of the clubs under the City Football Group umbrella.
Oware has been tracked by the City Football Group for two years, breaking into his club’s first team in the 2020/21 season. If a deal gets over the line in time, he will join the Troyes squad for the 2022/23 campaign. The plan would be that in the years to come he would make a move to the Etihad and be integrated into the City first team.
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It was the first census after World War II. The baby boom had begun. The Great Migration of Black residents from the Jim Crow South to places like Detroit and Chicago was in full swing. And some industrial cities reached their peak populations before Americans started moving to the suburbs.
Starting Friday, genealogists and historians can get a microscopic look at those sweeping historical trends when individual records on 151 million people from the 1950 census are released.
Researchers view the records as a gold mine, and amateur genealogists see it as a way to fill gaps in family trees, a field of research that has seen dramatic growth in recent years through the popularity of home DNA testing kits.
“This is genealogy heaven when a census is rolled out,” said Matt Menashes, executive director of the National Genealogical Society. “People are waiting anxiously. It’s hard to overstate.”
For privacy reasons, records identifying people by name can’t be made public until 72 years after they are gathered during the once-a-decade U.S. head count. The 1940 records were released a decade ago.
For Wendy Kalman, an amateur genealogist in Atlanta, the 1950 records will help her solidify details about her parents and grandparents and their relatives. She has traced her father’s side of the family back to 18th century Ukraine, and her research has put her in touch with previously unknown third and fourth cousins in the U.S. whom she talks to regularly.
“It’s an interesting journey to find out where you are from and the census records help you find information that isn’t always available,” said Kalman, 55. “Family stories aren’t always passed down and the census records give you a snapshot in time. It helps put together a picture.”
Ronnie Willis’ relatives from both sides of his grandparents’ families were itinerant farmers who traveled through Texas and Oklahoma as a blended group throughout the 1930s and 1940s. But they broke into nuclear family units after World War II. Willis hopes the 1950 census records help him piece together what happened to those relatives who settled in other states.
“That will help get me 10 years closer to putting the puzzle together, a little bit,” said Willis, 53, a software company executive who lives in Greenville, South Carolina.
Therecords released by the National Archives and Records Administration will be indexed into a searchable website. The digitized, handwritten forms have information about household members’ names, race, sex, age, address, occupations, hours worked in the previous week, salaries, education levels, marital status and the country in which their parents were born. The website will include a tool allowing users to fix any incorrect names or add missing names.
Claire Kluskens, a digital projects archivist at the National Archives, acknowledged that what will be on the website starting Friday is “a first draft,” in which specific people are most likely to be found initially only by searching for whoever was listed as the head of their household.
Two outside genealogical groups, Ancestry and FamilySearch, a division of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, have teamed up to serve as a quality check on the records by creating their own index separate from the National Archives.
At Ancestry, scores of workers will be ready at 12:01 a.m. EDT Friday to start downloading the more than 6.5 million digital images of the census files. The Utah-based company will scan the millions of surveys, using artificial intelligence to decipher sloppy handwriting and converting the information into readable database form.
“We are so excited to dive into the census,” said Crista Cowan, corporate genealogist at Ancestry.
Anywhere from 400,000 to 800,000 volunteers across the U.S., under the coordination of FamilySearch, will then double-check the entries with the actual digital images. If the digital record of the 1950 census form says “Wilhelmina” but has been entered as “William” in the index, that will be corrected, said David Rencher, director of the Family History Library in Salt Lake City and FamilySearch’s chief genealogy officer.
The effort could take six to nine months, he said.
“We believe we will get better accuracy because we are having humans look at it,” Rencher said.
The new data will flesh out the contours of a dramatically different world.
In 1950, the U.S. had less than half of the 332 million residents it has today. Households were larger, with an average of 3.5 people, compared with 2.6 people per household in 2019. Just 9% of households had someone living alone in 1950, compared with 28% in 2019. Adults were also more likely to be married, with more than two-thirds of adult men and women being married in 1950 compared with less than half of men and women in 2019, said Marc Perry, a senior demographer at the Census Bureau.
Elaine Powell is excited because this is the first release in which she will see herself in the census records. The president of the Central Florida Genealogical Society was born in 1946 and grew up in the St. Louis area.
“It’s just exciting. I remember the first time I found my parents in the census, you could hear me whooping and hollering in the library,” Powell said. “It verifies what you have been told by your parents and grandparents.”
It can also correct the record left by family lore. After all, as Powell noted, “genealogy, without documentation, is mythology.”
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It was the first census after World War II. The baby boom had begun. The Great Migration of Black residents from the Jim Crow South to places like Detroit and Chicago was in full swing. And some industrial cities reached their peak populations before Americans started moving to the suburbs.
Starting Friday, genealogists and historians can get a microscopic look at those sweeping historical trends when individual records on 151 million people from the 1950 census are released.
Researchers view the records as a gold mine, and amateur genealogists see it as a way to fill gaps in family trees, a field of research that has seen dramatic growth in recent years through the popularity of home DNA testing kits.
“This is genealogy heaven when a census is rolled out,” said Matt Menashes, executive director of the National Genealogical Society. “People are waiting anxiously. It’s hard to overstate.”
For privacy reasons, records identifying people by name can’t be made public until 72 years after they are gathered during the once-a-decade U.S. head count. The 1940 records were released a decade ago.
For Wendy Kalman, an amateur genealogist in Atlanta, the 1950 records will help her solidify details about her parents and grandparents and their relatives. She has traced her father’s side of the family back to 18th century Ukraine, and her research has put her in touch with previously unknown third and fourth cousins in the U.S. whom she talks to regularly.
“It’s an interesting journey to find out where you are from and the census records help you find information that isn’t always available,” said Kalman, 55. “Family stories aren’t always passed down and the census records give you a snapshot in time. It helps put together a picture.”
Ronnie Willis’ relatives from both sides of his grandparents’ families were itinerant farmers who traveled through Texas and Oklahoma as a blended group throughout the 1930s and 1940s. But they broke into nuclear family units after World War II. Willis hopes the 1950 census records help him piece together what happened to those relatives who settled in other states.
“That will help get me 10 years closer to putting the puzzle together, a little bit,” said Willis, 53, a software company executive who lives in Greenville, South Carolina.
Therecords released by the National Archives and Records Administration will be indexed into a searchable website. The digitized, handwritten forms have information about household members’ names, race, sex, age, address, occupations, hours worked in the previous week, salaries, education levels, marital status and the country in which their parents were born. The website will include a tool allowing users to fix any incorrect names or add missing names.
Claire Kluskens, a digital projects archivist at the National Archives, acknowledged that what will be on the website starting Friday is “a first draft,” in which specific people are most likely to be found initially only by searching for whoever was listed as the head of their household.
Two outside genealogical groups, Ancestry and FamilySearch, a division of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, have teamed up to serve as a quality check on the records by creating their own index separate from the National Archives.
At Ancestry, scores of workers will be ready at 12:01 a.m. EDT Friday to start downloading the more than 6.5 million digital images of the census files. The Utah-based company will scan the millions of surveys, using artificial intelligence to decipher sloppy handwriting and converting the information into readable database form.
“We are so excited to dive into the census,” said Crista Cowan, corporate genealogist at Ancestry.
Anywhere from 400,000 to 800,000 volunteers across the U.S., under the coordination of FamilySearch, will then double-check the entries with the actual digital images. If the digital record of the 1950 census form says “Wilhelmina” but has been entered as “William” in the index, that will be corrected, said David Rencher, director of the Family History Library in Salt Lake City and FamilySearch’s chief genealogy officer.
The effort could take six to nine months, he said.
“We believe we will get better accuracy because we are having humans look at it,” Rencher said.
The new data will flesh out the contours of a dramatically different world.
In 1950, the U.S. had less than half of the 332 million residents it has today. Households were larger, with an average of 3.5 people, compared with 2.6 people per household in 2019. Just 9% of households had someone living alone in 1950, compared with 28% in 2019. Adults were also more likely to be married, with more than two-thirds of adult men and women being married in 1950 compared with less than half of men and women in 2019, said Marc Perry, a senior demographer at the Census Bureau.
Elaine Powell is excited because this is the first release in which she will see herself in the census records. The president of the Central Florida Genealogical Society was born in 1946 and grew up in the St. Louis area.
“It’s just exciting. I remember the first time I found my parents in the census, you could hear me whooping and hollering in the library,” Powell said. “It verifies what you have been told by your parents and grandparents.”
It can also correct the record left by family lore. After all, as Powell noted, “genealogy, without documentation, is mythology.”
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It was the first census after World War II. The baby boom had begun. The Great Migration of Black residents from the Jim Crow South to places like Detroit and Chicago was in full swing. And some industrial cities reached their peak populations before Americans started moving to the suburbs.
Starting Friday, genealogists and historians can get a microscopic look at those sweeping historical trends when individual records on 151 million people from the 1950 census are released.
Researchers view the records as a gold mine, and amateur genealogists see it as a way to fill gaps in family trees, a field of research that has seen dramatic growth in recent years through the popularity of home DNA testing kits.
“This is genealogy heaven when a census is rolled out,” said Matt Menashes, executive director of the National Genealogical Society. “People are waiting anxiously. It’s hard to overstate.”
For privacy reasons, records identifying people by name can’t be made public until 72 years after they are gathered during the once-a-decade U.S. head count. The 1940 records were released a decade ago.
For Wendy Kalman, an amateur genealogist in Atlanta, the 1950 records will help her solidify details about her parents and grandparents and their relatives. She has traced her father’s side of the family back to 18th century Ukraine, and her research has put her in touch with previously unknown third and fourth cousins in the U.S. whom she talks to regularly.
“It’s an interesting journey to find out where you are from and the census records help you find information that isn’t always available,” said Kalman, 55. “Family stories aren’t always passed down and the census records give you a snapshot in time. It helps put together a picture.”
Ronnie Willis’ relatives from both sides of his grandparents’ families were itinerant farmers who traveled through Texas and Oklahoma as a blended group throughout the 1930s and 1940s. But they broke into nuclear family units after World War II. Willis hopes the 1950 census records help him piece together what happened to those relatives who settled in other states.
“That will help get me 10 years closer to putting the puzzle together, a little bit,” said Willis, 53, a software company executive who lives in Greenville, South Carolina.
Therecords released by the National Archives and Records Administration will be indexed into a searchable website. The digitized, handwritten forms have information about household members’ names, race, sex, age, address, occupations, hours worked in the previous week, salaries, education levels, marital status and the country in which their parents were born. The website will include a tool allowing users to fix any incorrect names or add missing names.
Claire Kluskens, a digital projects archivist at the National Archives, acknowledged that what will be on the website starting Friday is “a first draft,” in which specific people are most likely to be found initially only by searching for whoever was listed as the head of their household.
Two outside genealogical groups, Ancestry and FamilySearch, a division of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, have teamed up to serve as a quality check on the records by creating their own index separate from the National Archives.
At Ancestry, scores of workers will be ready at 12:01 a.m. EDT Friday to start downloading the more than 6.5 million digital images of the census files. The Utah-based company will scan the millions of surveys, using artificial intelligence to decipher sloppy handwriting and converting the information into readable database form.
“We are so excited to dive into the census,” said Crista Cowan, corporate genealogist at Ancestry.
Anywhere from 400,000 to 800,000 volunteers across the U.S., under the coordination of FamilySearch, will then double-check the entries with the actual digital images. If the digital record of the 1950 census form says “Wilhelmina” but has been entered as “William” in the index, that will be corrected, said David Rencher, director of the Family History Library in Salt Lake City and FamilySearch’s chief genealogy officer.
The effort could take six to nine months, he said.
“We believe we will get better accuracy because we are having humans look at it,” Rencher said.
The new data will flesh out the contours of a dramatically different world.
In 1950, the U.S. had less than half of the 332 million residents it has today. Households were larger, with an average of 3.5 people, compared with 2.6 people per household in 2019. Just 9% of households had someone living alone in 1950, compared with 28% in 2019. Adults were also more likely to be married, with more than two-thirds of adult men and women being married in 1950 compared with less than half of men and women in 2019, said Marc Perry, a senior demographer at the Census Bureau.
Elaine Powell is excited because this is the first release in which she will see herself in the census records. The president of the Central Florida Genealogical Society was born in 1946 and grew up in the St. Louis area.
“It’s just exciting. I remember the first time I found my parents in the census, you could hear me whooping and hollering in the library,” Powell said. “It verifies what you have been told by your parents and grandparents.”
It can also correct the record left by family lore. After all, as Powell noted, “genealogy, without documentation, is mythology.”
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It was the first census after World War II. The baby boom had begun. The Great Migration of Black residents from the Jim Crow South to places like Detroit and Chicago was in full swing. And some industrial cities reached their peak populations before Americans started moving to the suburbs.
Starting Friday, genealogists and historians can get a microscopic look at those sweeping historical trends when individual records on 151 million people from the 1950 census are released.
Researchers view the records as a gold mine, and amateur genealogists see it as a way to fill gaps in family trees, a field of research that has seen dramatic growth in recent years through the popularity of home DNA testing kits.
“This is genealogy heaven when a census is rolled out,” said Matt Menashes, executive director of the National Genealogical Society. “People are waiting anxiously. It’s hard to overstate.”
For privacy reasons, records identifying people by name can’t be made public until 72 years after they are gathered during the once-a-decade U.S. head count. The 1940 records were released a decade ago.
For Wendy Kalman, an amateur genealogist in Atlanta, the 1950 records will help her solidify details about her parents and grandparents and their relatives. She has traced her father’s side of the family back to 18th century Ukraine, and her research has put her in touch with previously unknown third and fourth cousins in the U.S. whom she talks to regularly.
“It’s an interesting journey to find out where you are from and the census records help you find information that isn’t always available,” said Kalman, 55. “Family stories aren’t always passed down and the census records give you a snapshot in time. It helps put together a picture.”
Ronnie Willis’ relatives from both sides of his grandparents’ families were itinerant farmers who traveled through Texas and Oklahoma as a blended group throughout the 1930s and 1940s. But they broke into nuclear family units after World War II. Willis hopes the 1950 census records help him piece together what happened to those relatives who settled in other states.
“That will help get me 10 years closer to putting the puzzle together, a little bit,” said Willis, 53, a software company executive who lives in Greenville, South Carolina.
Therecords released by the National Archives and Records Administration will be indexed into a searchable website. The digitized, handwritten forms have information about household members’ names, race, sex, age, address, occupations, hours worked in the previous week, salaries, education levels, marital status and the country in which their parents were born. The website will include a tool allowing users to fix any incorrect names or add missing names.
Claire Kluskens, a digital projects archivist at the National Archives, acknowledged that what will be on the website starting Friday is “a first draft,” in which specific people are most likely to be found initially only by searching for whoever was listed as the head of their household.
Two outside genealogical groups, Ancestry and FamilySearch, a division of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, have teamed up to serve as a quality check on the records by creating their own index separate from the National Archives.
At Ancestry, scores of workers will be ready at 12:01 a.m. EDT Friday to start downloading the more than 6.5 million digital images of the census files. The Utah-based company will scan the millions of surveys, using artificial intelligence to decipher sloppy handwriting and converting the information into readable database form.
“We are so excited to dive into the census,” said Crista Cowan, corporate genealogist at Ancestry.
Anywhere from 400,000 to 800,000 volunteers across the U.S., under the coordination of FamilySearch, will then double-check the entries with the actual digital images. If the digital record of the 1950 census form says “Wilhelmina” but has been entered as “William” in the index, that will be corrected, said David Rencher, director of the Family History Library in Salt Lake City and FamilySearch’s chief genealogy officer.
The effort could take six to nine months, he said.
“We believe we will get better accuracy because we are having humans look at it,” Rencher said.
The new data will flesh out the contours of a dramatically different world.
In 1950, the U.S. had less than half of the 332 million residents it has today. Households were larger, with an average of 3.5 people, compared with 2.6 people per household in 2019. Just 9% of households had someone living alone in 1950, compared with 28% in 2019. Adults were also more likely to be married, with more than two-thirds of adult men and women being married in 1950 compared with less than half of men and women in 2019, said Marc Perry, a senior demographer at the Census Bureau.
Elaine Powell is excited because this is the first release in which she will see herself in the census records. The president of the Central Florida Genealogical Society was born in 1946 and grew up in the St. Louis area.
“It’s just exciting. I remember the first time I found my parents in the census, you could hear me whooping and hollering in the library,” Powell said. “It verifies what you have been told by your parents and grandparents.”
It can also correct the record left by family lore. After all, as Powell noted, “genealogy, without documentation, is mythology.”
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It was the first census after World War II. The baby boom had begun. The Great Migration of Black residents from the Jim Crow South to places like Detroit and Chicago was in full swing. And some industrial cities reached their peak populations before Americans started moving to the suburbs.
Starting Friday, genealogists and historians can get a microscopic look at those sweeping historical trends when individual records on 151 million people from the 1950 census are released.
Researchers view the records as a gold mine, and amateur genealogists see it as a way to fill gaps in family trees, a field of research that has seen dramatic growth in recent years through the popularity of home DNA testing kits.
“This is genealogy heaven when a census is rolled out,” said Matt Menashes, executive director of the National Genealogical Society. “People are waiting anxiously. It’s hard to overstate.”
For privacy reasons, records identifying people by name can’t be made public until 72 years after they are gathered during the once-a-decade U.S. head count. The 1940 records were released a decade ago.
For Wendy Kalman, an amateur genealogist in Atlanta, the 1950 records will help her solidify details about her parents and grandparents and their relatives. She has traced her father’s side of the family back to 18th century Ukraine, and her research has put her in touch with previously unknown third and fourth cousins in the U.S. whom she talks to regularly.
“It’s an interesting journey to find out where you are from and the census records help you find information that isn’t always available,” said Kalman, 55. “Family stories aren’t always passed down and the census records give you a snapshot in time. It helps put together a picture.”
Ronnie Willis’ relatives from both sides of his grandparents’ families were itinerant farmers who traveled through Texas and Oklahoma as a blended group throughout the 1930s and 1940s. But they broke into nuclear family units after World War II. Willis hopes the 1950 census records help him piece together what happened to those relatives who settled in other states.
“That will help get me 10 years closer to putting the puzzle together, a little bit,” said Willis, 53, a software company executive who lives in Greenville, South Carolina.
Therecords released by the National Archives and Records Administration will be indexed into a searchable website. The digitized, handwritten forms have information about household members’ names, race, sex, age, address, occupations, hours worked in the previous week, salaries, education levels, marital status and the country in which their parents were born. The website will include a tool allowing users to fix any incorrect names or add missing names.
Claire Kluskens, a digital projects archivist at the National Archives, acknowledged that what will be on the website starting Friday is “a first draft,” in which specific people are most likely to be found initially only by searching for whoever was listed as the head of their household.
Two outside genealogical groups, Ancestry and FamilySearch, a division of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, have teamed up to serve as a quality check on the records by creating their own index separate from the National Archives.
At Ancestry, scores of workers will be ready at 12:01 a.m. EDT Friday to start downloading the more than 6.5 million digital images of the census files. The Utah-based company will scan the millions of surveys, using artificial intelligence to decipher sloppy handwriting and converting the information into readable database form.
“We are so excited to dive into the census,” said Crista Cowan, corporate genealogist at Ancestry.
Anywhere from 400,000 to 800,000 volunteers across the U.S., under the coordination of FamilySearch, will then double-check the entries with the actual digital images. If the digital record of the 1950 census form says “Wilhelmina” but has been entered as “William” in the index, that will be corrected, said David Rencher, director of the Family History Library in Salt Lake City and FamilySearch’s chief genealogy officer.
The effort could take six to nine months, he said.
“We believe we will get better accuracy because we are having humans look at it,” Rencher said.
The new data will flesh out the contours of a dramatically different world.
In 1950, the U.S. had less than half of the 332 million residents it has today. Households were larger, with an average of 3.5 people, compared with 2.6 people per household in 2019. Just 9% of households had someone living alone in 1950, compared with 28% in 2019. Adults were also more likely to be married, with more than two-thirds of adult men and women being married in 1950 compared with less than half of men and women in 2019, said Marc Perry, a senior demographer at the Census Bureau.
Elaine Powell is excited because this is the first release in which she will see herself in the census records. The president of the Central Florida Genealogical Society was born in 1946 and grew up in the St. Louis area.
“It’s just exciting. I remember the first time I found my parents in the census, you could hear me whooping and hollering in the library,” Powell said. “It verifies what you have been told by your parents and grandparents.”
It can also correct the record left by family lore. After all, as Powell noted, “genealogy, without documentation, is mythology.”
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It was the first census after World War II. The baby boom had begun. The Great Migration of Black residents from the Jim Crow South to places like Detroit and Chicago was in full swing. And some industrial cities reached their peak populations before Americans started moving to the suburbs.
Genealogists and historians can now get a microscopic look at those sweeping historical trends since individual records on 151 million people from the 1950 census were released on Friday, April 1.
Researchers view the records as a gold mine, and amateur genealogists see it as a way to fill gaps in family trees, a field of research that has seen dramatic growth in recent years through the popularity of home DNA testing kits.
“This is genealogy heaven when a census is rolled out,” said Matt Menashes, executive director of the National Genealogical Society. “People are waiting anxiously. It’s hard to overstate.”
For privacy reasons, records identifying people by name can’t be made public until 72 years after they are gathered during the once-a-decade U.S. head count. The 1940 records were released a decade ago.
For Wendy Kalman, an amateur genealogist in Atlanta, the 1950 records will help her solidify details about her parents and grandparents and their relatives. She has traced her father’s side of the family back to 18th century Ukraine, and her research has put her in touch with previously unknown third and fourth cousins in the U.S. whom she talks to regularly.
“It’s an interesting journey to find out where you are from and the census records help you find information that isn’t always available,” said Kalman, 55. “Family stories aren’t always passed down and the census records give you a snapshot in time. It helps put together a picture.”
Ronnie Willis’ relatives from both sides of his grandparents’ families were itinerant farmers who traveled through Texas and Oklahoma as a blended group throughout the 1930s and 1940s. But they broke into nuclear family units after World War II. Willis hopes the 1950 census records help him piece together what happened to those relatives who settled in other states.
“That will help get me 10 years closer to putting the puzzle together, a little bit,” said Willis, 53, a software company executive who lives in Greenville, South Carolina.
The records released by the National Archives and Records Administration will be indexed into a searchable website. The digitized, handwritten forms have information about household members’ names, race, sex, age, address, occupations, hours worked in the previous week, salaries, education levels, marital status and the country in which their parents were born. The website will include a tool allowing users to fix any incorrect names or add missing names.
Claire Kluskens, a digital projects archivist at the National Archives, acknowledged that what will be on the website starting Friday is “a first draft,” in which specific people are most likely to be found initially only by searching for whoever was listed as the head of their household.
Two outside genealogical groups, Ancestry and FamilySearch, a division of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, have teamed up to serve as a quality check on the records by creating their own index separate from the National Archives.
At Ancestry, scores of workers will be ready at 12:01 a.m. EDT Friday to start downloading the more than 6.5 million digital images of the census files. The Utah-based company will scan the millions of surveys, using artificial intelligence to decipher sloppy handwriting and converting the information into readable database form.
“We are so excited to dive into the census,” said Crista Cowan, corporate genealogist at Ancestry.
Anywhere from 400,000 to 800,000 volunteers across the U.S., under the coordination of FamilySearch, will then double-check the entries with the actual digital images. If the digital record of the 1950 census form says “Wilhelmina” but has been entered as “William” in the index, that will be corrected, said David Rencher, director of the Family History Library in Salt Lake City and FamilySearch’s chief genealogy officer.
The effort could take six to nine months, he said.
“We believe we will get better accuracy because we are having humans look at it,” Rencher said.
The new data will flesh out the contours of a dramatically different world.
In 1950, the U.S. had less than half of the 332 million residents it has today. Households were larger, with an average of 3.5 people, compared with 2.6 people per household in 2019. Just 9% of households had someone living alone in 1950, compared with 28% in 2019. Adults were also more likely to be married, with more than two-thirds of adult men and women being married in 1950 compared with less than half of men and women in 2019, said Marc Perry, a senior demographer at the Census Bureau.
Elaine Powell is excited because this is the first release in which she will see herself in the census records. The president of the Central Florida Genealogical Society was born in 1946 and grew up in the St. Louis area.
“It’s just exciting. I remember the first time I found my parents in the census, you could hear me whooping and hollering in the library,” Powell said. “It verifies what you have been told by your parents and grandparents.”
It can also correct the record left by family lore. After all, as Powell noted, “genealogy, without documentation, is mythology.”
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NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is poised to open higher Friday after the government reported another month of robust hiring in the U.S., while a resurgence in Russian attacks dashed hopes for a cessation of widespread violence in Ukraine.
Futures for the Dow industrials and S&P 500 rose 0.5% in premarket trading and prices for U.S. crude oil dipped below $100 per barrel. Shares in Asia were mixed, while European benchmarks gained.
The U.S. economy added another 431,000 jobs in March, a sign of the economy’s resilience in the face of a still-destructive pandemic and the highest inflation in 40 years. The Labor Department’s report Friday showed that last month’s job growth helped reduce the unemployment rate to 3.6%, the lowest level since the pandemic erupted two years ago.
Despite surging inflation, the U.S. economy has cranked out more than 400,000 jobs every month for nearly a year.
Shares in Europe rose despite a report that consumer prices in the 19 countries that use the euro currency rose by an annual rate of 7.5% in March, the fifth straight monthly record. Spiking energy costs are the main factor driving inflation in Europe, with those prices surging 44.7% last month, up from 32% in February, Eurostat said.
Oil and gas prices had already been rising because of increasing demand from economies recovering from the depths of the COVID-19 pandemic. They jumped higher after Russia, a major oil and gas producer, invaded Ukraine, on fears that sanctions and export restrictions could crimp supplies.
Britain’s FTSE 100 gained 0.4%, Germany’s DAX rose 0.5% and France’s CAC 40 added nearly 0.6% in midday trading.
In Asia, Bank of Japan’s closely watched quarterly gauge of business sector sentiment, the “tankan,” showed the benchmark indicator for large manufacturers dropped for the first time in seven quarters, losing three points from a survey in December to 14 points from 17 points.
The war in Ukraine, coming on top of supply chain disruptions at top manufacturers caused by COVID-19 restrictions and growing worries about inflation are clouding the outlook for already fragile growth in the world’s third-largest economy.
Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 slipped 0.6% to finish at 27,665.98.
Shares in electronics and energy giant Toshiba Corp. jumped 6.5% on news that Bain Capital might make an offer to acquire the company and take it private. Toshiba said it was not involved in any such talks.
South Korea’s Kospi lost 0.7% to 2,739.85. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 edged down less than 0.1% to 7,493.80. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng rose 0.2% to 22,039.55, while the Shanghai Composite jumped 0.9% to 3,282.72.
Rising COVID-19 cases in China are adding to the worries of a regional slowdown. The lockdown in Shanghaientered its second phase of extended restrictions, while restrictions were lifted in hard-hit Jilin.
Oil prices fell as President Joe Biden ordered the release of up to 1 million barrels of oil per day from the nation’s strategic petroleum reserve. The move to pump more oil into the market is part of an effort to control energy prices, which are up nearly 40% globally this year.
U.S. benchmark crude fell $1.70 to $98.58 a barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. It fell 7% on Thursday. Brent, the international pricing standard, shed $1.54 to $103.17 a barrel.
In currency trading, the U.S. dollar rose to 122.48 Japanese yen from 121.69 yen. The euro cost $1.1053, down from $1.1071.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is poised to open higher Friday after the government reported another month of robust hiring in the U.S., while a resurgence in Russian attacks dashed hopes for a cessation of widespread violence in Ukraine.
Futures for the Dow industrials and S&P 500 rose 0.5% in premarket trading and prices for U.S. crude oil dipped below $100 per barrel. Shares in Asia were mixed, while European benchmarks gained.
The U.S. economy added another 431,000 jobs in March, a sign of the economy’s resilience in the face of a still-destructive pandemic and the highest inflation in 40 years. The Labor Department’s report Friday showed that last month’s job growth helped reduce the unemployment rate to 3.6%, the lowest level since the pandemic erupted two years ago.
Despite surging inflation, the U.S. economy has cranked out more than 400,000 jobs every month for nearly a year.
Shares in Europe rose despite a report that consumer prices in the 19 countries that use the euro currency rose by an annual rate of 7.5% in March, the fifth straight monthly record. Spiking energy costs are the main factor driving inflation in Europe, with those prices surging 44.7% last month, up from 32% in February, Eurostat said.
Oil and gas prices had already been rising because of increasing demand from economies recovering from the depths of the COVID-19 pandemic. They jumped higher after Russia, a major oil and gas producer, invaded Ukraine, on fears that sanctions and export restrictions could crimp supplies.
Britain’s FTSE 100 gained 0.4%, Germany’s DAX rose 0.5% and France’s CAC 40 added nearly 0.6% in midday trading.
In Asia, Bank of Japan’s closely watched quarterly gauge of business sector sentiment, the “tankan,” showed the benchmark indicator for large manufacturers dropped for the first time in seven quarters, losing three points from a survey in December to 14 points from 17 points.
The war in Ukraine, coming on top of supply chain disruptions at top manufacturers caused by COVID-19 restrictions and growing worries about inflation are clouding the outlook for already fragile growth in the world’s third-largest economy.
Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 slipped 0.6% to finish at 27,665.98.
Shares in electronics and energy giant Toshiba Corp. jumped 6.5% on news that Bain Capital might make an offer to acquire the company and take it private. Toshiba said it was not involved in any such talks.
South Korea’s Kospi lost 0.7% to 2,739.85. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 edged down less than 0.1% to 7,493.80. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng rose 0.2% to 22,039.55, while the Shanghai Composite jumped 0.9% to 3,282.72.
Rising COVID-19 cases in China are adding to the worries of a regional slowdown. The lockdown in Shanghaientered its second phase of extended restrictions, while restrictions were lifted in hard-hit Jilin.
Oil prices fell as President Joe Biden ordered the release of up to 1 million barrels of oil per day from the nation’s strategic petroleum reserve. The move to pump more oil into the market is part of an effort to control energy prices, which are up nearly 40% globally this year.
U.S. benchmark crude fell $1.70 to $98.58 a barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. It fell 7% on Thursday. Brent, the international pricing standard, shed $1.54 to $103.17 a barrel.
In currency trading, the U.S. dollar rose to 122.48 Japanese yen from 121.69 yen. The euro cost $1.1053, down from $1.1071.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is poised to open higher Friday after the government reported another month of robust hiring in the U.S., while a resurgence in Russian attacks dashed hopes for a cessation of widespread violence in Ukraine.
Futures for the Dow industrials and S&P 500 rose 0.5% in premarket trading and prices for U.S. crude oil dipped below $100 per barrel. Shares in Asia were mixed, while European benchmarks gained.
The U.S. economy added another 431,000 jobs in March, a sign of the economy’s resilience in the face of a still-destructive pandemic and the highest inflation in 40 years. The Labor Department’s report Friday showed that last month’s job growth helped reduce the unemployment rate to 3.6%, the lowest level since the pandemic erupted two years ago.
Despite surging inflation, the U.S. economy has cranked out more than 400,000 jobs every month for nearly a year.
Shares in Europe rose despite a report that consumer prices in the 19 countries that use the euro currency rose by an annual rate of 7.5% in March, the fifth straight monthly record. Spiking energy costs are the main factor driving inflation in Europe, with those prices surging 44.7% last month, up from 32% in February, Eurostat said.
Oil and gas prices had already been rising because of increasing demand from economies recovering from the depths of the COVID-19 pandemic. They jumped higher after Russia, a major oil and gas producer, invaded Ukraine, on fears that sanctions and export restrictions could crimp supplies.
Britain’s FTSE 100 gained 0.4%, Germany’s DAX rose 0.5% and France’s CAC 40 added nearly 0.6% in midday trading.
In Asia, Bank of Japan’s closely watched quarterly gauge of business sector sentiment, the “tankan,” showed the benchmark indicator for large manufacturers dropped for the first time in seven quarters, losing three points from a survey in December to 14 points from 17 points.
The war in Ukraine, coming on top of supply chain disruptions at top manufacturers caused by COVID-19 restrictions and growing worries about inflation are clouding the outlook for already fragile growth in the world’s third-largest economy.
Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 slipped 0.6% to finish at 27,665.98.
Shares in electronics and energy giant Toshiba Corp. jumped 6.5% on news that Bain Capital might make an offer to acquire the company and take it private. Toshiba said it was not involved in any such talks.
South Korea’s Kospi lost 0.7% to 2,739.85. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 edged down less than 0.1% to 7,493.80. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng rose 0.2% to 22,039.55, while the Shanghai Composite jumped 0.9% to 3,282.72.
Rising COVID-19 cases in China are adding to the worries of a regional slowdown. The lockdown in Shanghaientered its second phase of extended restrictions, while restrictions were lifted in hard-hit Jilin.
Oil prices fell as President Joe Biden ordered the release of up to 1 million barrels of oil per day from the nation’s strategic petroleum reserve. The move to pump more oil into the market is part of an effort to control energy prices, which are up nearly 40% globally this year.
U.S. benchmark crude fell $1.70 to $98.58 a barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. It fell 7% on Thursday. Brent, the international pricing standard, shed $1.54 to $103.17 a barrel.
In currency trading, the U.S. dollar rose to 122.48 Japanese yen from 121.69 yen. The euro cost $1.1053, down from $1.1071.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is poised to open higher Friday after the government reported another month of robust hiring in the U.S., while a resurgence in Russian attacks dashed hopes for a cessation of widespread violence in Ukraine.
Futures for the Dow industrials and S&P 500 rose 0.5% in premarket trading and prices for U.S. crude oil dipped below $100 per barrel. Shares in Asia were mixed, while European benchmarks gained.
The U.S. economy added another 431,000 jobs in March, a sign of the economy’s resilience in the face of a still-destructive pandemic and the highest inflation in 40 years. The Labor Department’s report Friday showed that last month’s job growth helped reduce the unemployment rate to 3.6%, the lowest level since the pandemic erupted two years ago.
Despite surging inflation, the U.S. economy has cranked out more than 400,000 jobs every month for nearly a year.
Shares in Europe rose despite a report that consumer prices in the 19 countries that use the euro currency rose by an annual rate of 7.5% in March, the fifth straight monthly record. Spiking energy costs are the main factor driving inflation in Europe, with those prices surging 44.7% last month, up from 32% in February, Eurostat said.
Oil and gas prices had already been rising because of increasing demand from economies recovering from the depths of the COVID-19 pandemic. They jumped higher after Russia, a major oil and gas producer, invaded Ukraine, on fears that sanctions and export restrictions could crimp supplies.
Britain’s FTSE 100 gained 0.4%, Germany’s DAX rose 0.5% and France’s CAC 40 added nearly 0.6% in midday trading.
In Asia, Bank of Japan’s closely watched quarterly gauge of business sector sentiment, the “tankan,” showed the benchmark indicator for large manufacturers dropped for the first time in seven quarters, losing three points from a survey in December to 14 points from 17 points.
The war in Ukraine, coming on top of supply chain disruptions at top manufacturers caused by COVID-19 restrictions and growing worries about inflation are clouding the outlook for already fragile growth in the world’s third-largest economy.
Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 slipped 0.6% to finish at 27,665.98.
Shares in electronics and energy giant Toshiba Corp. jumped 6.5% on news that Bain Capital might make an offer to acquire the company and take it private. Toshiba said it was not involved in any such talks.
South Korea’s Kospi lost 0.7% to 2,739.85. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 edged down less than 0.1% to 7,493.80. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng rose 0.2% to 22,039.55, while the Shanghai Composite jumped 0.9% to 3,282.72.
Rising COVID-19 cases in China are adding to the worries of a regional slowdown. The lockdown in Shanghai entered its second phase of extended restrictions, while restrictions were lifted in hard-hit Jilin.
Oil prices fell as President Joe Biden ordered the release of up to 1 million barrels of oil per day from the nation’s strategic petroleum reserve. The move to pump more oil into the market is part of an effort to control energy prices, which are up nearly 40% globally this year.
U.S. benchmark crude fell $1.70 to $98.58 a barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. It fell 7% on Thursday. Brent, the international pricing standard, shed $1.54 to $103.17 a barrel.
In currency trading, the U.S. dollar rose to 122.48 Japanese yen from 121.69 yen. The euro cost $1.1053, down from $1.1071.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is poised to open higher Friday after the government reported another month of robust hiring in the U.S., while a resurgence in Russian attacks dashed hopes for a cessation of widespread violence in Ukraine.
Futures for the Dow industrials and S&P 500 rose 0.5% in premarket trading and prices for U.S. crude oil dipped below $100 per barrel. Shares in Asia were mixed, while European benchmarks gained.
The U.S. economy added another 431,000 jobs in March, a sign of the economy’s resilience in the face of a still-destructive pandemic and the highest inflation in 40 years. The Labor Department’s report Friday showed that last month’s job growth helped reduce the unemployment rate to 3.6%, the lowest level since the pandemic erupted two years ago.
Despite surging inflation, the U.S. economy has cranked out more than 400,000 jobs every month for nearly a year.
Shares in Europe rose despite a report that consumer prices in the 19 countries that use the euro currency rose by an annual rate of 7.5% in March, the fifth straight monthly record. Spiking energy costs are the main factor driving inflation in Europe, with those prices surging 44.7% last month, up from 32% in February, Eurostat said.
Oil and gas prices had already been rising because of increasing demand from economies recovering from the depths of the COVID-19 pandemic. They jumped higher after Russia, a major oil and gas producer, invaded Ukraine, on fears that sanctions and export restrictions could crimp supplies.
Britain’s FTSE 100 gained 0.4%, Germany’s DAX rose 0.5% and France’s CAC 40 added nearly 0.6% in midday trading.
In Asia, Bank of Japan’s closely watched quarterly gauge of business sector sentiment, the “tankan,” showed the benchmark indicator for large manufacturers dropped for the first time in seven quarters, losing three points from a survey in December to 14 points from 17 points.
The war in Ukraine, coming on top of supply chain disruptions at top manufacturers caused by COVID-19 restrictions and growing worries about inflation are clouding the outlook for already fragile growth in the world’s third-largest economy.
Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 slipped 0.6% to finish at 27,665.98.
Shares in electronics and energy giant Toshiba Corp. jumped 6.5% on news that Bain Capital might make an offer to acquire the company and take it private. Toshiba said it was not involved in any such talks.
South Korea’s Kospi lost 0.7% to 2,739.85. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 edged down less than 0.1% to 7,493.80. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng rose 0.2% to 22,039.55, while the Shanghai Composite jumped 0.9% to 3,282.72.
Rising COVID-19 cases in China are adding to the worries of a regional slowdown. The lockdown in Shanghaientered its second phase of extended restrictions, while restrictions were lifted in hard-hit Jilin.
Oil prices fell as President Joe Biden ordered the release of up to 1 million barrels of oil per day from the nation’s strategic petroleum reserve. The move to pump more oil into the market is part of an effort to control energy prices, which are up nearly 40% globally this year.
U.S. benchmark crude fell $1.70 to $98.58 a barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. It fell 7% on Thursday. Brent, the international pricing standard, shed $1.54 to $103.17 a barrel.
In currency trading, the U.S. dollar rose to 122.48 Japanese yen from 121.69 yen. The euro cost $1.1053, down from $1.1071.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are opening slightly higher on Wall Street Friday ahead of data that's expected to show the manufacturing industry slowed again last month. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is up 0.4% just after the opening bell while the S&P 500 is barely positive and the Nasdaq is lower. Twitter shares are flat after the social media giant reported a second-quarter loss and lower revenue in the period. Rival Snap is down heavily after it reported heavier than expected losses. American Express shares are rising after it reported strong quarterly numbers. Shares were mostly higher in Europe and Asia.
(asterisk)(asterisk)THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP's earlier story appears below.
Wall Street was pointed toward a mixed open Friday following three straight sessions of gains this week that were bolstered by strong corporate earnings reports.
Futures for the Dow Jones industrials inched up 0.2%, while futures for the S&P 500 inched down 0.1% before the bell.
Shares were mostly higher in Europe and Asia and oil prices fell again.
Sandwiched in between last week's double-whammy of grim inflation data and next week's Federal Reserve meeting, investors have seemed relieved this week to focus on corporate earnings reports, which have been broadly positive.
Most economists forecast that the Fed will raise its main borrowing rate at next week's meeting by three-quarters of a point as it continues to battle four-decade high inflation.
Government data last week showed that consumer price index soared 9.1% over the past year, the biggest yearly increase since 1981. Another report showed that producer prices — which measures inflation before it reaches consumers — rose by 11.3% in June compared with a year earlier.
Rapidly hiking rates risks tossing the U.S. economy into a recession, but it’s also the Fed’s most powerful tool to get price increases back to its 2% annual target.
In Europe at midday, Germany’s DAX rose 0.3% while the CAC 40 in Paris added 0.2%. Britain’s FTSE 100 inched up 0.1%.
Aside from U.S. corporate earnings, much of the focus this week has been on Europe. The European Central Bank opted, as expected, to raise its key interest rate Thursday, ending a yearslong experiment with negative interest rates. It was its first increase in 11 years.
Japan reported Friday that its inflation rose at a slower pace in June, with food prices growing 6.5% year-on-year compared to 12.3% in May and the increase in energy costs falling to 16.5% from 20.8%. Core inflation excluding volatile energy and food prices rose to 2.6% from 2.2% the month before.
The Bank of Japan has indicated that unlike the Federal Reserve and other central banks, it does not intend to raise its minus 0.1% benchmark interest rate to counter the trend given that wages are not rising in tandem with prices, constraining consumer demand.
Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 index gained 0.4% to 27,914.66 on Friday, while the Hang Seng in Hong Kong added 0.2% to 20,609.14. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 lost less than 0.1% to 6,791.50.
In South Korea, the Kospi declined 0.7% to 2,393.14. The Shanghai Composite index slipped 0.1% to 3,2769.97.
A preliminary reading on factory activity for Japan, the world’s third-largest economy, showed output and new orders contracting to their worst levels in months. Companies blamed shortages of raw materials and rising costs, but demand may be weakening as the country endures yet another wave of coronavirus outbreaks, economists said.
July’s purchasing manager indexes “suggest that the manufacturing sector is slowing as demand weakens, while the latest COVID-19 is starting to hit the service sector,” Marcel Thieliant of Capital Economics said in a commentary.
PMIs in Europe likewise showed signs of contraction as the region contends with a resurgence of coronavirus outbreaks, the war in Ukraine and disruptions of gas supplies from Russia.
A key pipeline carrying Russian natural gas into the region reopened, though at 40% of capacity as worries persisted that Moscow may restrict supplies to punish allies of Ukraine. In Italy, Premier Mario Draghi resigned after his ruling coalition fell apart. That adds more uncertainty as Europe contends with the war in Ukraine, high inflation and the potential for trouble in Europe’s bond markets.
Shares in the camera and technology company Snap, which operates the Shapchat app, fell 30% in premarket trading after the Santa Monica, California company reporter a much wider loss — $422 million — than expected.
American Express rose 5% after beating Wall Street profit targets.
In other trading, U.S. benchmark crude oil slipped $1.15 to $95.20 per barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. It settled 3.5% lower on Thursday.
Brent crude, the pricing basis for international trading, retreated $1.06 to $98.42 per barrel.
In currency trading, the U.S. dollar bought 136.95 Japanese yen, down from 137.41 late Thursday. The euro slipped to $1.0189 from $1.0230.
On Thursday, the S&P 500 climbed 1%, returning to its highest level in six weeks. The Dow rose 0.5% and the Nasdaq rose 1.4%. The Russell 2000 gained 0.5%.
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We are witnessing a historic moment. For the first time in our nation’s history, the president has nominated a Black woman to sit on the United States Supreme Court.
As a Black woman attorney, I can confidently say that I have been waiting for this nomination for a very long time. Civil rights attorney Maya Wiley put it perfectly: “It meant that our qualifications had some chance of finally being judged on our success, rather than dismissed because of stereotypes.”
That Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is a highly qualified, über-competent, and all-around powerhouse of a judge is no surprise. There have been so many Black woman legal scholars, judges, and advocates who have been wrongly overlooked and who deserved the opportunity to sit on the Supreme Court bench. But I’m still so grateful that this moment is happening. My son, who is 10 months old, will get to grow up in a country with a Supreme Court justice who looks like his mom and who understands that, as SisterSong executive director Monica Simpson said to me this week, “it is beyond necessary to have the intersections of our lives reflected in legal language.”
During her nomination hearings, Judge Jackson taught a master class in diplomatic poise in the face of racist and sexist dog whistles. We witnessed “the strength that Black women have to pass on to our daughters,” the author and UC Irvine law professor Michele Bratcher Goodwin said. “We are taught to walk through fire. This poise is about survival and the attempt to attain a thin slice of thriving, bit by bit.”
When Senator John Kennedy “complimented” Judge Jackson for being articulate, she responded with a cool and collected candor that told me she has been training for this exact moment her entire life. Her response was accompanied by a familiar Black woman facial expression. It is the face I saw my mom assume as she smiled and responded calmly when clerks in expensive stores looked at us with suspicion, wondering, “What could they possibly be shopping for?” She also gave a polite but I-know-what-you’re-really-insinuating smile to the parents of my white high school friends who told us they were happy that affirmative action policies exist because they allowed me to gain access to a college that their children did not get accepted into. Appearing unbothered in the face of racism, sexism, classism, homophobia, transphobia, and biphobia is the only way to survive as a Black woman in America.
But Judge Jackson’s nomination and confirmation process is not only important for Black women like me; it is also a necessary step toward achieving the long-sought goal of representation and inclusion that our Constitution promises: “We the people.” We have more than earned this seat at the most powerful table in our country, and I, like Senator Cory Booker, am not letting anything or anyone take away my exuberant joy.
I had the privilege of speaking with fellow Black woman lawyers and advocates about what this moment means for them. Here are my questions and their answers, in the hopes that you too take the time to reflect on and luxuriate in this special occasion.
As Black woman lawyers and/or advocates, what does Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s nomination mean for you?
Monica Simpson, executive director of SisterSong Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective: “I am overjoyed. Watching her face, seeing [her] natural hair and brown skin, and watching such a beautiful Black woman holding her composure, sitting in her power, and holding it down during these hearings is everything. As a Black lesbian Southern creative, I root myself in the firm mantra of #TrustBlackWomen as I do my work in reproductive justice, and she is the epitome of that to me. If #TrustBlackWomen had a face, it would be hers.”
Victoria Kirby York, deputy executive director of the National Black Justice Coalition: “Our judicial history is filled with pages of primarily white people interpreting laws that had specific impacts on people of color—particularly Black people. Judge Brown Jackson’s confirmation means that at least on the highest court, we would be closer to gender and racial parity than ever before, with an additional perspective of someone not born with generational wealth.”
April Dawson, associate dean of technology and innovation and professor of law at North Carolina Central University: “I have studied the US Supreme Court for many years, and the significance of having a Black woman on the precipice of becoming a justice…cannot be overstated. I am personally inspired by Judge Brown Jackson, and her journey motivates me in my role as a professor of law to continue to support and encourage the next generation of Black woman attorneys and judges.”
Kim Tignor, cofounder of #SheWillRise: “When we started #SheWillRise, because we need a Black woman on the Supreme Court, one of the first questions that we would get, even from Black folks, was, ‘Does that woman exist?’ Not only does she exist; we created an entire slate of women who could step into those shoes. The goal is that no one ever asks us that question again. Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is the first, but she will not be the last.”
What aspects of this nomination and confirmation process stood out to you?
Khiara M. Bridges, professor of law at UC Berkeley School of Law: “When President Biden said he was going to nominate a Black woman, and the immediate response was ‘But she is unqualified’ before they even knew who the nominee was going to be, [it] was personally offensive, because the implication was that there was not one Black woman out there qualified to sit on the Supreme Court. The implication was that I wasn’t qualified to sit on the Supreme Court, and neither were any of my brilliant legal Black feminist colleagues—and that is just not true.”
Monica Simpson: “The number of times we’ve had to hold our composure, whether they were throwing food at us at a lunch counter or trying to trample us as we are walking through a school for the first time—that needs to be acknowledged. We need to have a whole day of celebration for the countless Black women who have had to walk through violence to make history happen. We are witnessing another example, at the highest court in the land, of a Black woman having to endure violent rhetoric and disrespect to make history happen.”
Michele Bratcher Goodwin, Chancellor’s Professor at UC Irvine and author of Policing the Womb (2020): “We are witnessing in real time the many different ways of dog whistling. There is an overt dog whistling which our country has been explicit about in law and society. But there is also a kind of dog whistling that takes place when one makes roadkill of the US Constitution to make a point that somehow [Judge Jackson] has done something wrong in her career by actually upholding the Constitution and representing people who are criminal defendants.”
Victoria Kirby York: “I hope the beautiful way Senator Cory Booker had Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s back during the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing echoes with more brothers fighting for issues that specifically impact Black women and LGBTQ+/SGL people.”
How have you been taking care of yourself as you witness the white cisheteronormative supremacy and misogyny on display throughout this process?
Fatima Goss Graves, president and CEO, National Women’s Law Center: “I, in community with other Black women, took the time to prepare ourselves as we entered this moment. We began the week with pure joy. We had the best joyful affirmation brunch with #SheWillRise. We had a joyful, inspiring rally outside of the Supreme Court. For me, Black women celebrating other Black women is the best thing ever, and I didn’t even know then how much I would need that preparation.”
Kierra Johnson, executive director of the National LGBTQ Task Force: “In some ways it has served as an affirmation that I am not making [the racism and sexism that are still prevalent] up. The affront to our humanity—my humanity, my leadership, my gender, my femme expression, my race—it’s real. These micro- and macro-aggressions are deeply hurtful, pervasive, and debilitating, and although we’ve come a long way, we still have a long way to go. And while it can be daunting, I am taking care of myself by reveling in hope, because this moment shows me that anything is possible.”
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As an African American woman and a graduate of Harvard Law School, it is not difficult to see myself in U.S. Supreme Court Justice-designate Ketanji Brown Jackson. We walked on the same campus and sat in the same classrooms. As the first post-civil rights generation of African Americans, we benefited from the sacrifices of our forebears, but still found ourselves navigating majority-White spaces throughout our higher education and professional careers. If we were not the first minorities in majority-White spaces, we often found ourselves as the only minority in the room. Soon, Jackson will take her place as the first and only African American woman on the U.S. Supreme Court.
As chief diversity officer at a law firm in the Deep South, I’m heartened by this appointment because it shows the progress we have made to create a more inclusive society where diverse representation exists even at the highest levels of power. But it also highlights the work that remains to be done.
When I was born, no woman had ever been nominated for the Supreme Court. Only one person of color, Justice Thurgood Marshall, had served as a Supreme Court justice. President Joe Biden's announcement of his intention to nominate the first African American woman to the court ignited a backlash from politicians and pundits who questioned the qualifications of the nominee before her name had even been announced. (President Donald Trump's announcement that he would nominate a woman following the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg did not prompt any immediate handwringing over the prospective qualifications of the yet-to-be-announced nominee.)
Upon her nomination, Jackson's impeccable credentials became a detriment. Perhaps she was "overly qualified," some pundits mused. Maybe it was time to have fewer Ivy League graduates on the court. During her contentious confirmation hearing, she remained poised and calm, depriving her critics of the slightest flash of emotion that could be used to support the "angry Black woman" trope. She celebrated her confirmation by quoting the words of Maya Angelou: "I am the dream and the hope of the slave." It is through the struggles of our forebears that she was able to come this far, and it is through her struggles that future generations will go even further.
A little Black girl born today will grow up in a different world than Jackson and I did. In history class, she will study at least one Black president and vice president. When she attends Harvard Law School, she will study opinions written by another Black woman who walked the hallways she walks and has sat at the desks where she sits. She will be the dream and hope of all that came before her.
Heather Lonian is chief diversity officer at Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann LLC in New Orleans.
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We are witnessing a historic moment. For the first time in our nation’s history, the president has nominated a Black woman to sit on the United States Supreme Court.
As a Black woman attorney, I can confidently say that I have been waiting for this nomination for a very long time. Civil rights attorney Maya Wiley put it perfectly: “It meant that our qualifications had some chance of finally being judged on our success, rather than dismissed because of stereotypes.”
That Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is a highly qualified, über-competent, and all-around powerhouse of a judge is no surprise. There have been so many Black woman legal scholars, judges, and advocates who have been wrongly overlooked and who deserved the opportunity to sit on the Supreme Court bench. But I’m still so grateful that this moment is happening. My son, who is 10 months old, will get to grow up in a country with a Supreme Court justice who looks like his mom and who understands that, as SisterSong executive director Monica Simpson said to me this week, “it is beyond necessary to have the intersections of our lives reflected in legal language.”
During her nomination hearings, Judge Jackson taught a master class in diplomatic poise in the face of racist and sexist dog whistles. We witnessed “the strength that Black women have to pass on to our daughters,” the author and UC Irvine law professor Michele Bratcher Goodwin said. “We are taught to walk through fire. This poise is about survival and the attempt to attain a thin slice of thriving, bit by bit.”
When Senator John Kennedy “complimented” Judge Jackson for being articulate, she responded with a cool and collected candor that told me she has been training for this exact moment her entire life. Her response was accompanied by a familiar Black woman facial expression. It is the face I saw my mom assume as she smiled and responded calmly when clerks in expensive stores looked at us with suspicion, wondering, “What could they possibly be shopping for?” She also gave a polite but I-know-what-you’re-really-insinuating smile to the parents of my white high school friends who told us they were happy that affirmative action policies exist because they allowed me to gain access to a college that their children did not get accepted into. Appearing unbothered in the face of racism, sexism, classism, homophobia, transphobia, and biphobia is the only way to survive as a Black woman in America.
But Judge Jackson’s nomination and confirmation process is not only important for Black women like me; it is also a necessary step toward achieving the long-sought goal of representation and inclusion that our Constitution promises: “We the people.” We have more than earned this seat at the most powerful table in our country, and I, like Senator Cory Booker, am not letting anything or anyone take away my exuberant joy.
I had the privilege of speaking with fellow Black woman lawyers and advocates about what this moment means for them. Here are my questions and their answers, in the hopes that you too take the time to reflect on and luxuriate in this special occasion.
As Black woman lawyers and/or advocates, what does Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s nomination mean for you?
Monica Simpson, executive director of SisterSong Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective: “I am overjoyed. Watching her face, seeing [her] natural hair and brown skin, and watching such a beautiful Black woman holding her composure, sitting in her power, and holding it down during these hearings is everything. As a Black lesbian Southern creative, I root myself in the firm mantra of #TrustBlackWomen as I do my work in reproductive justice, and she is the epitome of that to me. If #TrustBlackWomen had a face, it would be hers.”
Victoria Kirby York, deputy executive director of the National Black Justice Coalition: “Our judicial history is filled with pages of primarily white people interpreting laws that had specific impacts on people of color—particularly Black people. Judge Brown Jackson’s confirmation means that at least on the highest court, we would be closer to gender and racial parity than ever before, with an additional perspective of someone not born with generational wealth.”
April Dawson, associate dean of technology and innovation and professor of law at North Carolina Central University: “I have studied the US Supreme Court for many years, and the significance of having a Black woman on the precipice of becoming a justice…cannot be overstated. I am personally inspired by Judge Brown Jackson, and her journey motivates me in my role as a professor of law to continue to support and encourage the next generation of Black woman attorneys and judges.”
Kim Tignor, cofounder of #SheWillRise: “When we started #SheWillRise, because we need a Black woman on the Supreme Court, one of the first questions that we would get, even from Black folks, was, ‘Does that woman exist?’ Not only does she exist; we created an entire slate of women who could step into those shoes. The goal is that no one ever asks us that question again. Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is the first, but she will not be the last.”
What aspects of this nomination and confirmation process stood out to you?
Khiara M. Bridges, professor of law at UC Berkeley School of Law: “When President Biden said he was going to nominate a Black woman, and the immediate response was ‘But she is unqualified’ before they even knew who the nominee was going to be, [it] was personally offensive, because the implication was that there was not one Black woman out there qualified to sit on the Supreme Court. The implication was that I wasn’t qualified to sit on the Supreme Court, and neither were any of my brilliant legal Black feminist colleagues—and that is just not true.”
Monica Simpson: “The number of times we’ve had to hold our composure, whether they were throwing food at us at a lunch counter or trying to trample us as we are walking through a school for the first time—that needs to be acknowledged. We need to have a whole day of celebration for the countless Black women who have had to walk through violence to make history happen. We are witnessing another example, at the highest court in the land, of a Black woman having to endure violent rhetoric and disrespect to make history happen.”
Michele Bratcher Goodwin, Chancellor’s Professor at UC Irvine and author of Policing the Womb (2020): “We are witnessing in real time the many different ways of dog whistling. There is an overt dog whistling which our country has been explicit about in law and society. But there is also a kind of dog whistling that takes place when one makes roadkill of the US Constitution to make a point that somehow [Judge Jackson] has done something wrong in her career by actually upholding the Constitution and representing people who are criminal defendants.”
Victoria Kirby York: “I hope the beautiful way Senator Cory Booker had Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s back during the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing echoes with more brothers fighting for issues that specifically impact Black women and LGBTQ+/SGL people.”
How have you been taking care of yourself as you witness the white cisheteronormative supremacy and misogyny on display throughout this process?
Fatima Goss Graves, president and CEO, National Women’s Law Center: “I, in community with other Black women, took the time to prepare ourselves as we entered this moment. We began the week with pure joy. We had the best joyful affirmation brunch with #SheWillRise. We had a joyful, inspiring rally outside of the Supreme Court. For me, Black women celebrating other Black women is the best thing ever, and I didn’t even know then how much I would need that preparation.”
Kierra Johnson, executive director of the National LGBTQ Task Force: “In some ways it has served as an affirmation that I am not making [the racism and sexism that are still prevalent] up. The affront to our humanity—my humanity, my leadership, my gender, my femme expression, my race—it’s real. These micro- and macro-aggressions are deeply hurtful, pervasive, and debilitating, and although we’ve come a long way, we still have a long way to go. And while it can be daunting, I am taking care of myself by reveling in hope, because this moment shows me that anything is possible.”
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On Thursday, April 7, a remarkable event happened in our nation’s capital. The United States Senate confirmed 51-year-old Ketanji Brown Jackson to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court, marking the first time a black woman will become a member of the Court.
The Supreme Court has been in place for 211 years, and during that time, 115 justices have served on the bench; 107 of those justices have been white men and two were black men. Think about that for a moment. During this period of 211 years, the Supreme Court has ruled on cases which have impacted our nation’s laws about slavery, segregation in public schools, the powers of the states and the separation of church and state. The Supreme Court has made landmark decisions about health insurance, reproductive rights and voting as well as the right to an education and the right to legal counsel.
Since 1789, five women have served on the Supreme Court: Sandra Day O’Connor, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan, and Amy Coney Barrett. Kentanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation makes that six.
I listened to some of the confirmation hearings as senators posed questions, raised objections, and challenged Jackson’s perspective on everything from gender issues, “can you provide a definition for the word ‘woman’?” to whether she believes “babies are racist.” In the end, 22 hours of questions were put forth by members of the Senate Judiciary Committee and fielded by Jackson. The nomination went forward, the protocol was followed, and the votes were taken.
Finally, breaking headlines announced Jackson’s seat on the Court after Justice Stephen Breyer retires. There were poignant photos of her daughters, husband, and parents, and of tears flowing down the cheeks of her supporters near and far. Wikipedia indicates that Ketanji Brown Jackson’s parents grew up in Miami and became teachers. Later in life, her father became an attorney. Jackson’s husband is a surgeon and her brother is an attorney. Since her parents lived through the era of Jim Crow and the civil rights movement in the 1960s, they have seen our nation change in many ways.
It was clear to me throughout the hearings that Jackson has a strong base of support both personally and professionally. Longtime colleagues and friends seemed to surround her at every juncture. That’s usually the case when one is swimming upstream, adding color to a sea of white, or standing out as different from others. New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker spoke during the hearings, at one point, saying, “You have earned this spot. You are worthy. You are a great American.” He alluded to the weariness of the journey and of the battle that one faces when standing out and speaking up. He knows all too well that this path is not an easy one.
New York Times opinion columnist Charles Blow described a conversation Booker had after the Senate confirmation. Sherrilyn Ifill, a former president of the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, went to see Booker in his office on Capitol Hill. As they hugged one another, Ifill told Booker, “You had our back. You had our back. You had our back.” Colleagues nearby said Booker wept. Later that night, it seemed like a collective sigh of relief had been felt by many Americans witnessing Ketanji Brown Jackson before the nation. People swelled with pride and spoke with excitement.
Something truly special has happened in the nation’s capitol, but it’s just the beginning for this remarkable woman who will hold one of the highest seats in the land. We know little of her personal path through life but it’s fair to say that we know she’s endured many obstacles along the way. We can only guess what it was like for Jackson as an undergraduate and law student at Harvard University. Certainly, people had her back along the way; she knew it and so did they.
During the hearings, Booker reminded Jackson and the political leaders in the hearing room that no matter what stands against you, no matter what oppression you’ve faced time and time again, no matter what the system does, you are valuable and worthy. As Jackson ended her remarks, she said, “We’ve made it. All of us.” What a great and beautiful thing.
Julie Richman is a freelance writer, project manager and consultant. She and her family have lived in Colorado Springs for 23 years. Contact Julie with comments or ideas for her column at jdrichman6845@msn.com.
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We are witnessing a historic moment. For the first time in our nation’s history, the president has nominated a Black woman to sit on the United States Supreme Court.
As a Black woman attorney, I can confidently say that I have been waiting for this nomination for a very long time. Civil rights attorney Maya Wiley put it perfectly: “It meant that our qualifications had some chance of finally being judged on our success, rather than dismissed because of stereotypes.”
That Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is a highly qualified, über-competent, and all-around powerhouse of a judge is no surprise. There have been so many Black woman legal scholars, judges, and advocates who have been wrongly overlooked and who deserved the opportunity to sit on the Supreme Court bench. But I’m still so grateful that this moment is happening. My son, who is 10 months old, will get to grow up in a country with a Supreme Court justice who looks like his mom and who understands that, as SisterSong executive director Monica Simpson said to me this week, “it is beyond necessary to have the intersections of our lives reflected in legal language.”
During her nomination hearings, Judge Jackson taught a master class in diplomatic poise in the face of racist and sexist dog whistles. We witnessed “the strength that Black women have to pass on to our daughters,” the author and UC Irvine law professor Michele Bratcher Goodwin said. “We are taught to walk through fire. This poise is about survival and the attempt to attain a thin slice of thriving, bit by bit.”
When Senator John Kennedy “complimented” Judge Jackson for being articulate, she responded with a cool and collected candor that told me she has been training for this exact moment her entire life. Her response was accompanied by a familiar Black woman facial expression. It is the face I saw my mom assume as she smiled and responded calmly when clerks in expensive stores looked at us with suspicion, wondering, “What could they possibly be shopping for?” She also gave a polite but I-know-what-you’re-really-insinuating smile to the parents of my white high school friends who told us they were happy that affirmative action policies exist because they allowed me to gain access to a college that their children did not get accepted into. Appearing unbothered in the face of racism, sexism, classism, homophobia, transphobia, and biphobia is the only way to survive as a Black woman in America.
But Judge Jackson’s nomination and confirmation process is not only important for Black women like me; it is also a necessary step toward achieving the long-sought goal of representation and inclusion that our Constitution promises: “We the people.” We have more than earned this seat at the most powerful table in our country, and I, like Senator Cory Booker, am not letting anything or anyone take away my exuberant joy.
I had the privilege of speaking with fellow Black woman lawyers and advocates about what this moment means for them. Here are my questions and their answers, in the hopes that you too take the time to reflect on and luxuriate in this special occasion.
As Black woman lawyers and/or advocates, what does Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s nomination mean for you?
Monica Simpson, executive director of SisterSong Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective: “I am overjoyed. Watching her face, seeing [her] natural hair and brown skin, and watching such a beautiful Black woman holding her composure, sitting in her power, and holding it down during these hearings is everything. As a Black lesbian Southern creative, I root myself in the firm mantra of #TrustBlackWomen as I do my work in reproductive justice, and she is the epitome of that to me. If #TrustBlackWomen had a face, it would be hers.”
Victoria Kirby York, deputy executive director of the National Black Justice Coalition: “Our judicial history is filled with pages of primarily white people interpreting laws that had specific impacts on people of color—particularly Black people. Judge Brown Jackson’s confirmation means that at least on the highest court, we would be closer to gender and racial parity than ever before, with an additional perspective of someone not born with generational wealth.”
April Dawson, associate dean of technology and innovation and professor of law at North Carolina Central University: “I have studied the US Supreme Court for many years, and the significance of having a Black woman on the precipice of becoming a justice…cannot be overstated. I am personally inspired by Judge Brown Jackson, and her journey motivates me in my role as a professor of law to continue to support and encourage the next generation of Black woman attorneys and judges.”
Kim Tignor, cofounder of #SheWillRise: “When we started #SheWillRise, because we need a Black woman on the Supreme Court, one of the first questions that we would get, even from Black folks, was, ‘Does that woman exist?’ Not only does she exist; we created an entire slate of women who could step into those shoes. The goal is that no one ever asks us that question again. Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is the first, but she will not be the last.”
What aspects of this nomination and confirmation process stood out to you?
Khiara M. Bridges, professor of law at UC Berkeley School of Law: “When President Biden said he was going to nominate a Black woman, and the immediate response was ‘But she is unqualified’ before they even knew who the nominee was going to be, [it] was personally offensive, because the implication was that there was not one Black woman out there qualified to sit on the Supreme Court. The implication was that I wasn’t qualified to sit on the Supreme Court, and neither were any of my brilliant legal Black feminist colleagues—and that is just not true.”
Monica Simpson: “The number of times we’ve had to hold our composure, whether they were throwing food at us at a lunch counter or trying to trample us as we are walking through a school for the first time—that needs to be acknowledged. We need to have a whole day of celebration for the countless Black women who have had to walk through violence to make history happen. We are witnessing another example, at the highest court in the land, of a Black woman having to endure violent rhetoric and disrespect to make history happen.”
Michele Bratcher Goodwin, Chancellor’s Professor at UC Irvine and author of Policing the Womb (2020): “We are witnessing in real time the many different ways of dog whistling. There is an overt dog whistling which our country has been explicit about in law and society. But there is also a kind of dog whistling that takes place when one makes roadkill of the US Constitution to make a point that somehow [Judge Jackson] has done something wrong in her career by actually upholding the Constitution and representing people who are criminal defendants.”
Victoria Kirby York: “I hope the beautiful way Senator Cory Booker had Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s back during the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing echoes with more brothers fighting for issues that specifically impact Black women and LGBTQ+/SGL people.”
How have you been taking care of yourself as you witness the white cisheteronormative supremacy and misogyny on display throughout this process?
Fatima Goss Graves, president and CEO, National Women’s Law Center: “I, in community with other Black women, took the time to prepare ourselves as we entered this moment. We began the week with pure joy. We had the best joyful affirmation brunch with #SheWillRise. We had a joyful, inspiring rally outside of the Supreme Court. For me, Black women celebrating other Black women is the best thing ever, and I didn’t even know then how much I would need that preparation.”
Kierra Johnson, executive director of the National LGBTQ Task Force: “In some ways it has served as an affirmation that I am not making [the racism and sexism that are still prevalent] up. The affront to our humanity—my humanity, my leadership, my gender, my femme expression, my race—it’s real. These micro- and macro-aggressions are deeply hurtful, pervasive, and debilitating, and although we’ve come a long way, we still have a long way to go. And while it can be daunting, I am taking care of myself by reveling in hope, because this moment shows me that anything is possible.”
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2022-04-19 07:20:45+00:00
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On Thursday, April 7, a remarkable event happened in our nation’s capital. The United States Senate confirmed 51-year-old Ketanji Brown Jackson to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court, marking the first time a black woman will become a member of the Court.
The Supreme Court has been in place for 211 years, and during that time, 115 justices have served on the bench; 107 of those justices have been white men and two were black men. Think about that for a moment. During this period of 211 years, the Supreme Court has ruled on cases which have impacted our nation’s laws about slavery, segregation in public schools, the powers of the states and the separation of church and state. The Supreme Court has made landmark decisions about health insurance, reproductive rights and voting as well as the right to an education and the right to legal counsel.
Since 1789, five women have served on the Supreme Court: Sandra Day O’Connor, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan, and Amy Coney Barrett. Kentanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation makes that six.
I listened to some of the confirmation hearings as senators posed questions, raised objections, and challenged Jackson’s perspective on everything from gender issues, “can you provide a definition for the word ‘woman’?” to whether she believes “babies are racist.” In the end, 22 hours of questions were put forth by members of the Senate Judiciary Committee and fielded by Jackson. The nomination went forward, the protocol was followed, and the votes were taken.
Finally, breaking headlines announced Jackson’s seat on the Court after Justice Stephen Breyer retires. There were poignant photos of her daughters, husband, and parents, and of tears flowing down the cheeks of her supporters near and far. Wikipedia indicates that Ketanji Brown Jackson’s parents grew up in Miami and became teachers. Later in life, her father became an attorney. Jackson’s husband is a surgeon and her brother is an attorney. Since her parents lived through the era of Jim Crow and the civil rights movement in the 1960s, they have seen our nation change in many ways.
It was clear to me throughout the hearings that Jackson has a strong base of support both personally and professionally. Longtime colleagues and friends seemed to surround her at every juncture. That’s usually the case when one is swimming upstream, adding color to a sea of white, or standing out as different from others. New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker spoke during the hearings, at one point, saying, “You have earned this spot. You are worthy. You are a great American.” He alluded to the weariness of the journey and of the battle that one faces when standing out and speaking up. He knows all too well that this path is not an easy one.
New York Times opinion columnist Charles Blow described a conversation Booker had after the Senate confirmation. Sherrilyn Ifill, a former president of the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, went to see Booker in his office on Capitol Hill. As they hugged one another, Ifill told Booker, “You had our back. You had our back. You had our back.” Colleagues nearby said Booker wept. Later that night, it seemed like a collective sigh of relief had been felt by many Americans witnessing Ketanji Brown Jackson before the nation. People swelled with pride and spoke with excitement.
Something truly special has happened in the nation’s capitol, but it’s just the beginning for this remarkable woman who will hold one of the highest seats in the land. We know little of her personal path through life but it’s fair to say that we know she’s endured many obstacles along the way. We can only guess what it was like for Jackson as an undergraduate and law student at Harvard University. Certainly, people had her back along the way; she knew it and so did they.
During the hearings, Booker reminded Jackson and the political leaders in the hearing room that no matter what stands against you, no matter what oppression you’ve faced time and time again, no matter what the system does, you are valuable and worthy. As Jackson ended her remarks, she said, “We’ve made it. All of us.” What a great and beautiful thing.
Julie Richman is a freelance writer, project manager and consultant. She and her family have lived in Colorado Springs for 23 years. Contact Julie with comments or ideas for her column at jdrichman6845@msn.com.
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LAIRDSVILLE, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Residents in Lairdsville are recovering from a storm that tore through their community on Thursday night.
Along route 118 in Lairdsville, the havoc from the storm is evident.
Residents recounting the experience say it was a scary experience.
As of Friday morning, there are over 1,000 people waking up without power in Lycoming County. There is currently no estimated time for repairs set by PPL.
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2022-06-14 22:07:40+00:00
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Over 100 Muskingum County households without power after overnight storm
ZANESVILLE — Local officials are reporting downed trees, power lines, and destroyed vehicles across Muskingum County after a storm swept across the state Monday.
Muskingum County EMA Director Jeff Jadwin said much of Muskingum County is without power, from New Concord and Norwich, to Nashport and Dresden.
According to AEP Ohio's website, more than 100 households in Muskingum County are without power. Over half of them are within or around Zanesville city limits.
AEP crews are tied up throughout the entire state, so there's a lack of personnel to get electricity back up and running everywhere, Jadwin said.
As of 10 a.m. Tuesday, Vroom and Tunis roads are closed. Creamery Road just reopened.
Trees in full bloom and high winds made trees come down easier.
High winds flipped and destroyed a camper trailer at Lazy Acres Campground, Jadwin said. One downed tree completely crushed a vehicle in Zanesville.
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LAIRDSVILLE, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Residents in Lairdsville are recovering from a storm that tore through their community on Thursday night.
Along route 118 in Lairdsville, the havoc from the storm is evident.
Residents recounting the experience say it was a scary experience.
As of Friday morning, there are over 1,000 people waking up without power in Lycoming County. There is currently no estimated time for repairs set by PPL.
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2022-04-01 19:44:36+00:00
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20K plus customers wake up without power after storms
Published: Mar. 31, 2022 at 5:28 AM CDT|Updated: Mar. 31, 2022 at 5:35 AM CDT
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Over 20,000 people across Mississippi are waking up Thursday in the dark due to power outages caused by Wednesday’s storms.
More than 3,8000 customers are reporting outages in both Hinds and Panola counties.
Another 2,000 households are without power in Madison county.
In Bolivar County, more than 1,700 have no electricity, and just over 900 outages were reported in Attala county.
Entergy crews are working to restore power to homes and businesses.
View the latest outages in Mississippi here.
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LAIRDSVILLE, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Residents in Lairdsville are recovering from a storm that tore through their community on Thursday night.
Along route 118 in Lairdsville, the havoc from the storm is evident.
Residents recounting the experience say it was a scary experience.
As of Friday morning, there are over 1,000 people waking up without power in Lycoming County. There is currently no estimated time for repairs set by PPL.
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2022-08-06 22:30:48+00:00
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Thousands of Knoxville residents without power following storms
Officials with the Knoxville Utilities Board reported thousands of people were without power following storms in west and north Knoxville on Saturday.
Published: Aug. 6, 2022 at 5:52 PM EDT|Updated: 37 minutes ago
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Storms in west and north Knoxville took out power on Saturday evening.
As of 5:42 p.m., 7,202 residents were without power, according to the Knoxville Utilities Board’s outage map. The map reported that the estimated restoration time would be around 7:00 p.m. for all of the current outages.
“Crews are working to restore power to customers quickly and safely,” KUB officials tweeted on Saturday.
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WAUSAU, Wis. (AP) — State regulators have approved plans for a $171 million natural gas plant near Wausau, despite opposition from ratepayers, environmentalists and renewable energy advocates.
Two of the state's largest utilities, We Energies and Wisconsin Public Service, say the plant is needed to maintain the power supply when renewable energy is unable to meet demand.
Opponents say the plant is not necessary and will raise rates as well as delay a shift away from fossil fuel.
But, the utilities say the 128-megawatt plant is a key part of a $3.5 billion plan to retire 1,600 megawatts of fossil fuel and replace it with wind, solar and battery storage power, Wisconsin Public Radio reported.
WEC Energy Group, which owns the two utilities, has pledged to cut carbon emissions 80% by 2030 and be carbon neutral by 2050.
As part of the transition, they plan to keep a “modest amount” of natural gas in their power mix that includes the new plant.
Commissioner Ellen Nowak argued regulators need to “be the adults” to ensure reliable and affordable power throughout the clean energy transition.
“The record here shows that we have to build these units. They’re necessary,” Nowak said. “If you like renewables, then ... you need these units. They are a necessary part of the transition.”
However, Commissioner Tyler Huebner, the lone dissenting vote, noted utilities currently have more than 3,000 megawatts of natural gas in their power mix.
The commission voted 2-1 Thursday in favor of the plant.
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WAUSAU, Wis. (AP) — State regulators have approved plans for a $171 million natural gas plant near Wausau, despite opposition from ratepayers, environmentalists and renewable energy advocates.
Two of the state's largest utilities, We Energies and Wisconsin Public Service, say the plant is needed to maintain the power supply when renewable energy is unable to meet demand.
Opponents say the plant is not necessary and will raise rates as well as delay a shift away from fossil fuel.
But, the utilities say the 128-megawatt plant is a key part of a $3.5 billion plan to retire 1,600 megawatts of fossil fuel and replace it with wind, solar and battery storage power, Wisconsin Public Radio reported.
WEC Energy Group, which owns the two utilities, has pledged to cut carbon emissions 80% by 2030 and be carbon neutral by 2050.
As part of the transition, they plan to keep a “modest amount” of natural gas in their power mix that includes the new plant.
Commissioner Ellen Nowak argued regulators need to “be the adults” to ensure reliable and affordable power throughout the clean energy transition.
“The record here shows that we have to build these units. They’re necessary,” Nowak said. “If you like renewables, then ... you need these units. They are a necessary part of the transition.”
However, Commissioner Tyler Huebner, the lone dissenting vote, noted utilities currently have more than 3,000 megawatts of natural gas in their power mix.
The commission voted 2-1 Thursday in favor of the plant.
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https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/Regulators-approve-natural-gas-plant-near-Wausau-17050678.php
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WAUSAU, Wis. (AP) — State regulators have approved plans for a $171 million natural gas plant near Wausau, despite opposition from ratepayers, environmentalists and renewable energy advocates.
Two of the state's largest utilities, We Energies and Wisconsin Public Service, say the plant is needed to maintain the power supply when renewable energy is unable to meet demand.
Opponents say the plant is not necessary and will raise rates as well as delay a shift away from fossil fuel.
But, the utilities say the 128-megawatt plant is a key part of a $3.5 billion plan to retire 1,600 megawatts of fossil fuel and replace it with wind, solar and battery storage power, Wisconsin Public Radio reported.
WEC Energy Group, which owns the two utilities, has pledged to cut carbon emissions 80% by 2030 and be carbon neutral by 2050.
As part of the transition, they plan to keep a “modest amount” of natural gas in their power mix that includes the new plant.
Commissioner Ellen Nowak argued regulators need to “be the adults” to ensure reliable and affordable power throughout the clean energy transition.
“The record here shows that we have to build these units. They’re necessary,” Nowak said. “If you like renewables, then ... you need these units. They are a necessary part of the transition.”
However, Commissioner Tyler Huebner, the lone dissenting vote, noted utilities currently have more than 3,000 megawatts of natural gas in their power mix.
The commission voted 2-1 Thursday in favor of the plant.
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2022-04-01 13:33:50+00:00
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WAUSAU, Wis. (AP) — State regulators have approved plans for a $171 million natural gas plant near Wausau, despite opposition from ratepayers, environmentalists and renewable energy advocates.
Two of the state's largest utilities, We Energies and Wisconsin Public Service, say the plant is needed to maintain the power supply when renewable energy is unable to meet demand.
Opponents say the plant is not necessary and will raise rates as well as delay a shift away from fossil fuel.
But, the utilities say the 128-megawatt plant is a key part of a $3.5 billion plan to retire 1,600 megawatts of fossil fuel and replace it with wind, solar and battery storage power, Wisconsin Public Radio reported.
WEC Energy Group, which owns the two utilities, has pledged to cut carbon emissions 80% by 2030 and be carbon neutral by 2050.
As part of the transition, they plan to keep a “modest amount” of natural gas in their power mix that includes the new plant.
Commissioner Ellen Nowak argued regulators need to “be the adults” to ensure reliable and affordable power throughout the clean energy transition.
“The record here shows that we have to build these units. They’re necessary,” Nowak said. “If you like renewables, then ... you need these units. They are a necessary part of the transition.”
However, Commissioner Tyler Huebner, the lone dissenting vote, noted utilities currently have more than 3,000 megawatts of natural gas in their power mix.
The commission voted 2-1 Thursday in favor of the plant.
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https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/Regulators-approve-natural-gas-plant-near-Wausau-17050678.php
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WAUSAU, Wis. (AP) — State regulators have approved plans for a $171 million natural gas plant near Wausau, despite opposition from ratepayers, environmentalists and renewable energy advocates.
Two of the state's largest utilities, We Energies and Wisconsin Public Service, say the plant is needed to maintain the power supply when renewable energy is unable to meet demand.
Opponents say the plant is not necessary and will raise rates as well as delay a shift away from fossil fuel.
But, the utilities say the 128-megawatt plant is a key part of a $3.5 billion plan to retire 1,600 megawatts of fossil fuel and replace it with wind, solar and battery storage power, Wisconsin Public Radio reported.
WEC Energy Group, which owns the two utilities, has pledged to cut carbon emissions 80% by 2030 and be carbon neutral by 2050.
As part of the transition, they plan to keep a “modest amount” of natural gas in their power mix that includes the new plant.
Commissioner Ellen Nowak argued regulators need to “be the adults” to ensure reliable and affordable power throughout the clean energy transition.
“The record here shows that we have to build these units. They’re necessary,” Nowak said. “If you like renewables, then ... you need these units. They are a necessary part of the transition.”
However, Commissioner Tyler Huebner, the lone dissenting vote, noted utilities currently have more than 3,000 megawatts of natural gas in their power mix.
The commission voted 2-1 Thursday in favor of the plant.
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WAUSAU, Wis. (AP) — State regulators have approved plans for a $171 million natural gas plant near Wausau, despite opposition from ratepayers, environmentalists and renewable energy advocates.
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Opponents say the plant is not necessary and will raise rates as well as delay a shift away from fossil fuel.
But, the utilities say the 128-megawatt plant is a key part of a $3.5 billion plan to retire 1,600 megawatts of fossil fuel and replace it with wind, solar and battery storage power, Wisconsin Public Radio reported.
WEC Energy Group, which owns the two utilities, has pledged to cut carbon emissions 80% by 2030 and be carbon neutral by 2050.
As part of the transition, they plan to keep a “modest amount” of natural gas in their power mix that includes the new plant.
Commissioner Ellen Nowak argued regulators need to “be the adults” to ensure reliable and affordable power throughout the clean energy transition.
“The record here shows that we have to build these units. They’re necessary,” Nowak said. “If you like renewables, then ... you need these units. They are a necessary part of the transition.”
However, Commissioner Tyler Huebner, the lone dissenting vote, noted utilities currently have more than 3,000 megawatts of natural gas in their power mix.
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Police probing disappearance of teenager Phillip Harris in 1999 search property
Police investigating the disappearance of a 15-year-old boy almost 23 years ago have appealed for information after launching a search of a home he had links to.
Phillip Harris vanished after telling his foster parents he was going to spend the night at a friend’s house, West Midlands Police said.
Despite media appeals in Birmingham and Manchester, where he had family ties, there have been no confirmed sightings of Phillip since he left his home in St Eleanors Close, West Bromwich, on the morning of July 28 1999.
The current residents of the property being searched, in St Paul’s Road, Smethwick, West Midlands, are unconnected to the enquiry and have been temporarily rehoused, police said.
Detective Inspector Jim Church said: “Sadly, there has been no proof of life for Phillip in all these years and we need to explore all the information we have to see if we can find out what happened to him.
“We have been in touch with Phillip’s family and made them aware of our investigations.
(Wes Midlands Police/PA)
“Even though it is almost 23 years ago, we are sure that someone holds the key to Phillip’s disappearance and we would urge anyone with information to contact us.”
Phillip’s family said in a statement: “We think about Phillip every day. We love him and miss him more than words can say.
“If anyone has any information about what has happened to Phillip or where he might be, please let the police know.
“Even though he has been missing for many years, we are still desperate to know where Phillip is so that we can have some closure.”
Information can be given via Live Chat on the West Midlands Police website, or by contacting Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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Police probing disappearance of teenager Phillip Harris in 1999 search property
Police investigating the disappearance of a 15-year-old boy almost 23 years ago have appealed for information after launching a search of a home he had links to.
Phillip Harris vanished after telling his foster parents he was going to spend the night at a friend’s house, West Midlands Police said.
Despite media appeals in Birmingham and Manchester, where he had family ties, there have been no confirmed sightings of Phillip since he left his home in St Eleanors Close, West Bromwich, on the morning of July 28 1999.
We think about Phillip every day. We love him and miss him more than words can say
The current residents of the property being searched, in St Paul’s Road, Smethwick, West Midlands, are unconnected to the enquiry and have been temporarily rehoused, police said.
Detective Inspector Jim Church said: “Sadly, there has been no proof of life for Phillip in all these years and we need to explore all the information we have to see if we can find out what happened to him.
“We have been in touch with Phillip’s family and made them aware of our investigations.
“Even though it is almost 23 years ago, we are sure that someone holds the key to Phillip’s disappearance and we would urge anyone with information to contact us.”
Phillip’s family said in a statement: “We think about Phillip every day. We love him and miss him more than words can say.
“If anyone has any information about what has happened to Phillip or where he might be, please let the police know.
“Even though he has been missing for many years, we are still desperate to know where Phillip is so that we can have some closure.”
Information can be given via Live Chat on the West Midlands Police website, or by contacting Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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Police probing disappearance of teenager Phillip Harris in 1999 search property
Police investigating the disappearance of a 15-year-old boy almost 23 years ago have appealed for information after launching a search of a home he had links to.
Phillip Harris vanished after telling his foster parents he was going to spend the night at a friend’s house, West Midlands Police said.
Despite media appeals in Birmingham and Manchester, where he had family ties, there have been no confirmed sightings of Phillip since he left his home in St Eleanors Close, West Bromwich, on the morning of July 28 1999.
The current residents of the property being searched, in St Paul’s Road, Smethwick, West Midlands, are unconnected to the enquiry and have been temporarily rehoused, police said.
Detective Inspector Jim Church said: “Sadly, there has been no proof of life for Phillip in all these years and we need to explore all the information we have to see if we can find out what happened to him.
“We have been in touch with Phillip’s family and made them aware of our investigations.
(Wes Midlands Police/PA)
“Even though it is almost 23 years ago, we are sure that someone holds the key to Phillip’s disappearance and we would urge anyone with information to contact us.”
Phillip’s family said in a statement: “We think about Phillip every day. We love him and miss him more than words can say.
“If anyone has any information about what has happened to Phillip or where he might be, please let the police know.
“Even though he has been missing for many years, we are still desperate to know where Phillip is so that we can have some closure.”
Information can be given via Live Chat on the West Midlands Police website, or by contacting Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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Police probing disappearance of teenager Phillip Harris in 1999 search property
The current residents of the property being searched, in St Paul’s Road, Smethwick, West Midlands, are unconnected to the enquiry, police said.
Police investigating the disappearance of a 15-year-old boy almost 23 years ago have appealed for information after launching a search of a home he had links to.
Phillip Harris vanished after telling his foster parents he was going to spend the night at a friend’s house, West Midlands Police said.
Despite media appeals in Birmingham and Manchester, where he had family ties, there have been no confirmed sightings of Phillip since he left his home in St Eleanors Close, West Bromwich, on the morning of July 28 1999.
The current residents of the property being searched, in St Paul’s Road, Smethwick, West Midlands, are unconnected to the enquiry and have been temporarily rehoused, police said.
Detective Inspector Jim Church said: “Sadly, there has been no proof of life for Phillip in all these years and we need to explore all the information we have to see if we can find out what happened to him.
“We have been in touch with Phillip’s family and made them aware of our investigations.
“Even though it is almost 23 years ago, we are sure that someone holds the key to Phillip’s disappearance and we would urge anyone with information to contact us.”
Phillip’s family said in a statement: “We think about Phillip every day. We love him and miss him more than words can say.
“If anyone has any information about what has happened to Phillip or where he might be, please let the police know.
“Even though he has been missing for many years, we are still desperate to know where Phillip is so that we can have some closure.”
Information can be given via Live Chat on the West Midlands Police website, or by contacting Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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Police probing disappearance of teenager Phillip Harris in 1999 search property
Police investigating the disappearance of a 15-year-old boy almost 23 years ago have appealed for information after launching a search of a home he had links to.
Phillip Harris vanished after telling his foster parents he was going to spend the night at a friend’s house, West Midlands Police said.
Despite media appeals in Birmingham and Manchester, where he had family ties, there have been no confirmed sightings of Phillip since he left his home in St Eleanors Close, West Bromwich, on the morning of July 28 1999.
The current residents of the property being searched, in St Paul’s Road, Smethwick, West Midlands, are unconnected to the enquiry and have been temporarily rehoused, police said.
Detective Inspector Jim Church said: “Sadly, there has been no proof of life for Phillip in all these years and we need to explore all the information we have to see if we can find out what happened to him.
“We have been in touch with Phillip’s family and made them aware of our investigations.
(Wes Midlands Police/PA)
“Even though it is almost 23 years ago, we are sure that someone holds the key to Phillip’s disappearance and we would urge anyone with information to contact us.”
Phillip’s family said in a statement: “We think about Phillip every day. We love him and miss him more than words can say.
“If anyone has any information about what has happened to Phillip or where he might be, please let the police know.
“Even though he has been missing for many years, we are still desperate to know where Phillip is so that we can have some closure.”
Information can be given via Live Chat on the West Midlands Police website, or by contacting Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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Police investigating the disappearance of a 15-year-old boy almost 23 years ago have appealed for information after launching a search of a home he had links to.
Phillip Harris vanished after telling his foster parents he was going to spend the night at a friend’s house, West Midlands Police said.
Despite media appeals in Birmingham and Manchester, where he had family ties, there have been no confirmed sightings of Phillip since he left his home in St Eleanors Close, West Bromwich, on the morning of July 28 1999.
The current residents of the property being searched, in St Paul’s Road, Smethwick, West Midlands, are unconnected to the enquiry and have been temporarily rehoused, police said.
Detective Inspector Jim Church said: “Sadly, there has been no proof of life for Phillip in all these years and we need to explore all the information we have to see if we can find out what happened to him.
“We have been in touch with Phillip’s family and made them aware of our investigations.
“Even though it is almost 23 years ago, we are sure that someone holds the key to Phillip’s disappearance and we would urge anyone with information to contact us.”
Phillip’s family said in a statement: “We think about Phillip every day. We love him and miss him more than words can say.
“If anyone has any information about what has happened to Phillip or where he might be, please let the police know.
“Even though he has been missing for many years, we are still desperate to know where Phillip is so that we can have some closure.”
Information can be given via Live Chat on the West Midlands Police website, or by contacting Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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5 Luxurious Cruises You Can Still Book For 2022 (Plus Some Movies For Inspiration)
Is it time to book a cruise to the Galapagos Islands? Sail along the Nile River?
If you ask the Magic 8-Ball, the answer would be "Without a Doubt." Who are we to contradict?
What Happened: The travel industry was one of the hardest hit during the COVID-19 pandemic. While many thought there would be a stronger return for the cruise sector in 2021, the second and third lockdowns that year stalled recovery.
"While the cruise industry has experienced a 96% Year-on-Year (YoY) increase of passengers, reaching 13.9 million, it still does not compare to the pre-pandemic levels of 2019, where there were 29.7 million passengers globally," stated a report from Ship Technology.
The year 2022 looks to be better and includes a number of new cruise ships making their debuts and some luxury cruises with special perks.
Stephanie Miller Murphy of Miller Murphy Travel said there are some good deals for luxury cruises.
- "If clients are looking to book within 2022, there is quite a bit of value to be found," Miller Murphy said. "Luxury cruise lines are offering incentives to get clients back onboard, including complimentary upgrades and onboard credits."
- She said ships are currently operating at limited capacity, yet fully staffed. "This gives guests an over-the-top, white-glove service experience. A real value for the short-term," Miller Murphy added.
- Looking into the future, the demand for 2023 is high, she said. "The best itineraries are already filling up. Now is the time to book if you want specific dates, itineraries, suites and location on ships."
- Miller Murphy recommends working with a travel advisor that has your best interest in mind. "Travel advisors can track sailings and get notified if pricing goes down," she said. "Cruise lines are happy to match any lower published pricing after a cruise has been booked."
- Miller Murphy pointed out that each cruise line has its own COVID-19 safety protocols, and it is important to know the requirements in advance of booking a cruise.
What's Next: Now that summer is approaching and thoughts turn to tropical drinks, a day without a computer screen or smartphone in hand, or hanging out with Spider-Man is here, it is time to book a luxury cruise!
Here are some of the cruises still available in 2022 with some cinematic suggestions for inspiration.
1. Evolution Explored at The Galapagos
Silversea Cruises, part of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE: RCL), introduced its newest expedition ship, Silver Origin, which was designed to exclusively go to the Galapagos Islands.
Located just off the coast of Ecuador, the islands are where Charles Darwin visited in 1835 and planted the seed for his theories of evolution.
Among the activities include swimming with sea lions and sea turtles, as well shore excursions.
Rates for a seven-day trip start at $11,500 per person.
Movie to Watch: "Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World" (2003) starring Russell Crowe and Paul Bettany. This was the first feature movie filmed in the Galapagos Islands.
2. Ancient Egypt, Nile Style
Viking Cruises can take passengers on voyages by sea or river. While adventurers can opt for Antarctica on the Viking Octantis, others may want warmer climes along an ancient route: the Nile River.
The cruise, called “Pharaohs & Pyramids,” takes passengers on a leisurely trip on the Nile River, starting in Cairo and passing the ancient cities of Aswan, Edfu and Luxor. Prices start at $6,200 per person.
Movie to Watch: To get in the mood, watch “Death on the Nile,” which has had three cinematic versions, the latest released this year in theaters and on Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) Prime. (The 1978 version, which I prefer, is available on IMDb TV.)
3. 65 Days of Island Hopping
Carnival Corp (NYSE: CCL)-owned Seabourn offers the world — really, it does. On its "Grand Pacific Voyage: A World of Islands," the 65-day trip on the Seabourn Odyssey goes from Vancouver to Sydney via the South Pacific, stopping at 41 ports in 12 countries and five overnight stays, including Papeete, French Polynesia. The journey kicks off on Sept. 30.
Book the ocean view suite at $41,999 and prices go up after that.
You may also want to check out the world cruises for 2023 and 2024, which include journeys through South America and Antarctica; Central America, South America, the South Pacific, Australia and Africa; and South Pacific, Asia and the Middle East.
Movie to Watch: "Around the World in 80 Days," a new limited series that debuted on PBS earlier this year starring David Tennant, Ibrahim Koma and Leonie Benesch. (There have also been two previous cinematic versions from 1956 and 2004, each very much of their time with who is starring in them. For example, the 1956 version stars David Niven; 2004, Steve Coogan, both as the main protagonist, Phileas Fogg.)
4. Taking a Golf Swing in the Arabian Gulf
Azamara Cruises partnered with PerryGolf, a company that organizes international golf vacations, to conjure an 11-night, five-round golf and sightseeing cruise around the Arabian Peninsula with stops in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, UAE; Doha, Qatar and Muscat, Oman. World-class golf courses include those designed by Greg Norman and Jose Maria Olazábal. The price for two starts at $4,858.
If your preferred tee times are in the British Isles, Ireland, the Iberian Peninsula, New Zealand and Australia, or Japan, Hong Kong and Vietnam, Amazara has the cruise and golfing itineraries.
Azamara is owned by Sycamore Partners, a private equity firm that also owns Talbots, Staples and Nine West Holdings.
Movie to Watch: "The Wind and the Lion" (1975) starring Sean Connery (as a Berber leader with a Scottish accent, because ... Sean Connery) and Candice Bergen. Or, if a beautiful green is your visual cue, try "Tin Cup" (1996) starring Kevin Costner and Rene Russo.
5. For Children And The Young At Heart
Are you a Marvel, Disney or Pixar fan? So much so that full immersion in these worlds would be the best vacation ever?
The Disney Wish will set sail on its maiden voyage on July 14, and future cruises will feature three- and four-night cruises to Nassau, Bahamas and Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay.
Considered the first Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) attraction on the sea, the cruise will include immersive experiences for adults and children centered on favorite Disney franchises.
According to EverythingDisney.com, prices can start at $2,032 for two people.
Movie to Watch: Depends on what Disney universe you want to immerse yourself in!
None Of These Luxurious Cruises Appeal To Me, Are There Other Choices? Of course, there are! A good place to start looking is at U.S. News & World Report’s Best Cruise Lines rankings, which break down cruises into categories such as Best Cruises for: Money, Family, Caribbean, Mediterranean, Couples and Luxury.
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Happy Friday, Cruisers! Today, we have a cruise deal that those who live on the West Coast of the United States will love! It’s time for the Cruise Deal of the Week!
BAJA PENINSULA CRUISE FROM ROYAL CARIBBEAN
Leaving from sunny Los Angeles, California this September through April 2023, Royal Caribbean’s Navigator of the Seas will spend a day at sea before calling on Cabo San Lucas for two days. Then it’s another sea day before returning to Los Angeles. Interior rooms start at just $259 and suites for the 5-day sailing are under $1000 for most of the sail dates between September and April 2023.
Royal Caribbean International is offering a few perks to sweeten the deal, like free gratuities, up tp $1,700 onboard credit, 30% off guests, and even kids sail free. Check out the sailing and stateroom options for more info about how to maximize your perks!
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Cruise Line & Cruise Ship Patrick Clarke July 08, 2022
The Latest Summer Cruise Trends
There have been many encouraging trends in cruising that have emerged this summer, including stellar savings and extra perks and the relaxing of some COVID-19 boarding protocols as countries around the world loosen their own entry restrictions. Additionally, there are a handful of cruise lines, ships and destinations garnering more interest from travelers than others this time of year. To pinpoint which, online cruise marketplace CruiseCompete.com has released its monthly CruiseTrends report for July, revealing the cruise lines, ships, ports and itineraries that travelers are showing the most interest in based on actual consumer quote requests and transactions taking place on CruiseCompete.com.
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Denmark's Danfoss exits Russia and Belarus because of the Ukraine war
COPENHAGEN, April 1 (Reuters) - Danish industrial company Danfoss has decided to exit Russia and Belarus in the wake of the war in Ukraine, it said on Friday.
Danfoss, which among other things makes products for air conditioning, refrigeration and heating, employs around 1,300 people and has two factories in Russia where it has been present since 1993.
"Considering the effects of sanctions, supply chain disruptions and other logistical challenges, we have decided to initiate a controlled exit from Russia and Belarus," it said in a statement, adding that it was now considering various options.
The Danish firm had already paused operations in the two countries because of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which the Kremlin calls a "special military operation".
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COPENHAGEN, April 1 (Reuters) - Danish industrial company Danfoss has decided to exit Russia and Belarus in the wake of the war in Ukraine, it said on Friday.
Danfoss, which among other things makes products for air conditioning, refrigeration and heating, employs around 1,300 people and has two factories in Russia where it has been present since 1993.
"Considering the effects of sanctions, supply chain disruptions and other logistical challenges, we have decided to initiate a controlled exit from Russia and Belarus," it said in a statement, adding that it was now considering various options.
The Danish firm had already paused operations in the two countries because of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which the Kremlin calls a "special military operation".
(Reporting by Stine Jacobsen; editing by David Evans)
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Denmark's Danfoss exits Russia and Belarus because of the Ukraine war
COPENHAGEN, April 1 (Reuters) - Danish industrial company Danfoss has decided to exit Russia and Belarus in the wake of the war in Ukraine, it said on Friday.
Danfoss, which among other things makes products for air conditioning, refrigeration and heating, employs around 1,300 people and has two factories in Russia where it has been present since 1993.
"Considering the effects of sanctions, supply chain disruptions and other logistical challenges, we have decided to initiate a controlled exit from Russia and Belarus," it said in a statement, adding that it was now considering various options.
The Danish firm had already paused operations in the two countries because of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which the Kremlin calls a "special military operation".
(Reporting by Stine Jacobsen; editing by David Evans)
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Denmark's Danfoss exits Russia and Belarus because of the Ukraine war
Danish industrial company Danfoss has decided to exit Russia and Belarus in the wake of the war in Ukraine, it said on Friday.
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Danish industrial company Danfoss has decided to exit Russia and Belarus in the wake of the war in Ukraine, it said on Friday. Danfoss, which among other things makes products for air conditioning, refrigeration and heating, employs around 1,300 people and has two factories in Russia where it has been present since 1993.
"Considering the effects of sanctions, supply chain disruptions and other logistical challenges, we have decided to initiate a controlled exit from Russia and Belarus," it said in a statement, adding that it was now considering various options. The Danish firm had already paused operations in the two countries because of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which the Kremlin calls a "special military operation".
(This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
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Denmark's Danfoss exits Russia and Belarus because of the Ukraine war
COPENHAGEN, April 1 (Reuters) - Danish industrial company Danfoss has decided to exit Russia and Belarus in the wake of the war in Ukraine, it said on Friday.
Danfoss, which among other things makes products for air conditioning, refrigeration and heating, employs around 1,300 people and has two factories in Russia where it has been present since 1993.
"Considering the effects of sanctions, supply chain disruptions and other logistical challenges, we have decided to initiate a controlled exit from Russia and Belarus," it said in a statement, adding that it was now considering various options.
The Danish firm had already paused operations in the two countries because of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which the Kremlin calls a "special military operation".
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Denmark's Danfoss to sell Russia, Belarus business to local management
COPENHAGEN, July 15 (Reuters) - Danish industrial company Danfoss has signed a deal to sell its Russian and Belarusian business to local management, the company said in a statement on Friday.
Danfoss, which announced in April it would exit Russia and Belarus in the wake of the war in Ukraine, employs around 1,300 people and makes products for air conditioning, refrigeration and heating. It had two factories in Russia.
"Danfoss has signed an agreement to divest its business to local management," the company said, citing the "tragic war in Ukraine" as the reason for its exit.
The transaction is expected to close in September this year. The company did not provide details on the price nor any other terms of the deal.
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Arik Burakovsky, Tufts University
(THE CONVERSATION) Since Russian President Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, universities across Europe and the United States have condemned the war and cut ties with Russia altogether. In the following Q&A, Arik Burakovsky, an expert on relations between the U.S. and Russia, shines light on the future of cooperation between Russia and the West in the realm of higher education.
What kinds of ties have existed between Western and Russian universities?
Since the end of the Cold War in 1991, Western and Russian higher education institutions have formed hundreds of partnerships and cooperated on different initiatives. These activities have included academic exchanges, curriculum development, joint online courses and collaborative research projects.
Russia has worked over the past two decades to make its universities more prestigious. The Russian government internationalized and updated its higher education system. This meant moving away from Soviet traditions and adopting European higher education standards, particularly transitioning from the one-tier, five-year “specialist” degree to the two-tier “bachelor-master” system.
In their desire for global competitiveness, Russian universities built international branch campuses throughout former Soviet countries. They also offered more opportunities for Russian students to study abroad and attracted more international students. The number of foreign students in Russia nearly tripled, from 100,900 in the 2004-2005 academic year to 282,900 a decade later.
Russian universities have opened more courses taught in English and established joint- and dual-degree programs with Western universities in a variety of disciplines. For example, the Moscow School for the Social and Economic Sciences offers joint bachelor’s and master’s degree diplomas with the University of Manchester in the United Kingdom.
What have these relationships produced?
Western and Russian students have learned about each other’s cultures, languages and societies. Scientists in Russia and the West have worked together on research projects related to outer space exploration, particle physics, climate change, biodiversity in the Arctic and many other areas.
However, as geopolitical tensions grew over time, the Russian authorities became apprehensive about what they believed to be efforts “to educate young people in a pro-Western way, form a protest electorate and inculcate a hostile ideology.” Subsequently, Putin began to stifle international academic bonds by imposing restrictions on them.
Russia has dissolved academic connections with the West through legislation on so-called “foreign agents” and “undesirable organizations.” The government ramped up scrutiny of foreign funding and outlawed dozens of Western think tanks, charities, and universities that previously had worked in Russia. These banned organizations include the Atlantic Council, a nonpartisan international affairs think tank in Washington, D.C., and Bard College, a private liberal arts college in New York state.
In 2021, Russia banned all educational activities not approved by the government. This includes cooperation with foreign universities. Before Russian academics meet with foreign scholars, they must notify the government.
In my work at The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University since 2017, I have managed collaborative teaching, research and academic exchanges with universities and think tanks in Moscow, St. Petersburg and Vladivostok. I have seen students and experts in the two countries gain mutual understanding of international affairs by sharing diverse perspectives and learning from one another.
These interactions were formally ended by the university where I work on March 15, 2022, as they are now considered “morally unacceptable.”
Does Russia’s invasion of Ukraine threaten these relationships?
Yes. The Ukrainian government has called for an academic boycott of Russia. Many colleges have pulled students out of Russia. They have also paused scientific cooperation, cut financial ties and increased scrutiny of donations from Russia. These moves are all part of a global wave of condemnation against the invasion.
While many academic leaders have urged caution about moving too quickly, some American and European universities have already frozen their relationships with Russia completely. Universities in Estonia and Belgium collectively decided to suspend all ties with Russia.
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology ended its high-tech teaching and research cooperation with the Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology in Moscow on Feb. 25. The partnership, which began in 2010, had been bolstered by a five-year extension and multimillion-dollar funding in 2019. Yet the program had been mired in controversy since 2018 over sponsorship from sanctioned oligarch Viktor Vekselberg.
Many European governments, such as Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, Finland, Poland, Norway, Latvia and Lithuania, have asked their universities to cut ties with Russia entirely. The United Kingdom announced on March 27 that it will halt tens of millions of pounds in funding for all research projects with links to Russia.
What are the reasons given for and against severing ties?
Proponents claim these actions are needed to take a moral stance against Putin. They also say they are meant to fight corruption, reduce the risks of spying, block Putin’s propaganda machine and prevent technology theft. Chris Philp, the United Kingdom’s minister for technology and the digital economy, says he does not see how “anyone in good conscience can collaborate with Russian universities.”
Opponents argue that by shutting out Russian academia, the West is alienating Russian students and scholars and setting a bad precedent for international academic cooperation broadly. They maintain that scientific openness promotes democracy and human rights, helps counter misinformation inside Russia and encourages conflict resolution.
Lawrence Bacow, president of Harvard University, emphasizes the value of academic diplomacy. He points out that “individuals are not necessarily responsible for the policies of their governments.” On March 9, the university’s Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies suspended its relationships with Russian universities whose administrations expressed support for the war.
How will these severed ties affect higher education in Russia?
By closing lines of communication with Russia, Western universities may be unwittingly aiding Putin’s efforts to isolate Russian students and academics. Putin wants to convince young people and academics, who tend to be more pro-Western and anti-authoritarian than the rest of the population, that there is no hope for them now that they are alone.
Russian researchers say they increasingly feel disconnected from the West and disheartened about the future of Russian science. The Russian government declared on March 22 that it will bar its researchers from participating in international conferences.
Are Russian academics free to condemn the invasion?
A climate of fear reigns over people in Russia who oppose the war. A new law punishes the spread of intentionally “fake” information about the military with up to 15 years in prison. In his televised speech on March 16, Putin vowed to cleanse Russia of pro-Western “scum and traitors,” setting the stage for a severe domestic crackdown.
Russian scholars are unable to criticize the invasion without risking employment terminations, fines and jail sentences. Saint Petersburg State University has expelled 13 students who were detained at anti-war protests. While more than 700 government-appointed Russian university presidents issued a statement of support for the “special military operation” in Ukraine, almost 8,000 Russian scholars voiced their opposition to the war in an open letter condemning the hostilities.
Hundreds of thousands of members of Russia’s liberal intelligentsia and political opposition fled the country in the wake of the war. They are afraid of political persecution and conscription. As room for free speech rapidly closes, some universities abroad have opened temporary teaching and research positions for Russian scholars in search of refuge.
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Arik Burakovsky, Tufts University
(THE CONVERSATION) Since Russian President Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, universities across Europe and the United States have condemned the war and cut ties with Russia altogether. In the following Q&A, Arik Burakovsky, an expert on relations between the U.S. and Russia, shines light on the future of cooperation between Russia and the West in the realm of higher education.
What kinds of ties have existed between Western and Russian universities?
Since the end of the Cold War in 1991, Western and Russian higher education institutions have formed hundreds of partnerships and cooperated on different initiatives. These activities have included academic exchanges, curriculum development, joint online courses and collaborative research projects.
Russia has worked over the past two decades to make its universities more prestigious. The Russian government internationalized and updated its higher education system. This meant moving away from Soviet traditions and adopting European higher education standards, particularly transitioning from the one-tier, five-year “specialist” degree to the two-tier “bachelor-master” system.
In their desire for global competitiveness, Russian universities built international branch campuses throughout former Soviet countries. They also offered more opportunities for Russian students to study abroad and attracted more international students. The number of foreign students in Russia nearly tripled, from 100,900 in the 2004-2005 academic year to 282,900 a decade later.
Russian universities have opened more courses taught in English and established joint- and dual-degree programs with Western universities in a variety of disciplines. For example, the Moscow School for the Social and Economic Sciences offers joint bachelor’s and master’s degree diplomas with the University of Manchester in the United Kingdom.
What have these relationships produced?
Western and Russian students have learned about each other’s cultures, languages and societies. Scientists in Russia and the West have worked together on research projects related to outer space exploration, particle physics, climate change, biodiversity in the Arctic and many other areas.
However, as geopolitical tensions grew over time, the Russian authorities became apprehensive about what they believed to be efforts “to educate young people in a pro-Western way, form a protest electorate and inculcate a hostile ideology.” Subsequently, Putin began to stifle international academic bonds by imposing restrictions on them.
Russia has dissolved academic connections with the West through legislation on so-called “foreign agents” and “undesirable organizations.” The government ramped up scrutiny of foreign funding and outlawed dozens of Western think tanks, charities, and universities that previously had worked in Russia. These banned organizations include the Atlantic Council, a nonpartisan international affairs think tank in Washington, D.C., and Bard College, a private liberal arts college in New York state.
In 2021, Russia banned all educational activities not approved by the government. This includes cooperation with foreign universities. Before Russian academics meet with foreign scholars, they must notify the government.
In my work at The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University since 2017, I have managed collaborative teaching, research and academic exchanges with universities and think tanks in Moscow, St. Petersburg and Vladivostok. I have seen students and experts in the two countries gain mutual understanding of international affairs by sharing diverse perspectives and learning from one another.
These interactions were formally ended by the university where I work on March 15, 2022, as they are now considered “morally unacceptable.”
Does Russia’s invasion of Ukraine threaten these relationships?
Yes. The Ukrainian government has called for an academic boycott of Russia. Many colleges have pulled students out of Russia. They have also paused scientific cooperation, cut financial ties and increased scrutiny of donations from Russia. These moves are all part of a global wave of condemnation against the invasion.
While many academic leaders have urged caution about moving too quickly, some American and European universities have already frozen their relationships with Russia completely. Universities in Estonia and Belgium collectively decided to suspend all ties with Russia.
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology ended its high-tech teaching and research cooperation with the Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology in Moscow on Feb. 25. The partnership, which began in 2010, had been bolstered by a five-year extension and multimillion-dollar funding in 2019. Yet the program had been mired in controversy since 2018 over sponsorship from sanctioned oligarch Viktor Vekselberg.
Many European governments, such as Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, Finland, Poland, Norway, Latvia and Lithuania, have asked their universities to cut ties with Russia entirely. The United Kingdom announced on March 27 that it will halt tens of millions of pounds in funding for all research projects with links to Russia.
What are the reasons given for and against severing ties?
Proponents claim these actions are needed to take a moral stance against Putin. They also say they are meant to fight corruption, reduce the risks of spying, block Putin’s propaganda machine and prevent technology theft. Chris Philp, the United Kingdom’s minister for technology and the digital economy, says he does not see how “anyone in good conscience can collaborate with Russian universities.”
Opponents argue that by shutting out Russian academia, the West is alienating Russian students and scholars and setting a bad precedent for international academic cooperation broadly. They maintain that scientific openness promotes democracy and human rights, helps counter misinformation inside Russia and encourages conflict resolution.
Lawrence Bacow, president of Harvard University, emphasizes the value of academic diplomacy. He points out that “individuals are not necessarily responsible for the policies of their governments.” On March 9, the university’s Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies suspended its relationships with Russian universities whose administrations expressed support for the war.
How will these severed ties affect higher education in Russia?
By closing lines of communication with Russia, Western universities may be unwittingly aiding Putin’s efforts to isolate Russian students and academics. Putin wants to convince young people and academics, who tend to be more pro-Western and anti-authoritarian than the rest of the population, that there is no hope for them now that they are alone.
Russian researchers say they increasingly feel disconnected from the West and disheartened about the future of Russian science. The Russian government declared on March 22 that it will bar its researchers from participating in international conferences.
Are Russian academics free to condemn the invasion?
A climate of fear reigns over people in Russia who oppose the war. A new law punishes the spread of intentionally “fake” information about the military with up to 15 years in prison. In his televised speech on March 16, Putin vowed to cleanse Russia of pro-Western “scum and traitors,” setting the stage for a severe domestic crackdown.
Russian scholars are unable to criticize the invasion without risking employment terminations, fines and jail sentences. Saint Petersburg State University has expelled 13 students who were detained at anti-war protests. While more than 700 government-appointed Russian university presidents issued a statement of support for the “special military operation” in Ukraine, almost 8,000 Russian scholars voiced their opposition to the war in an open letter condemning the hostilities.
Hundreds of thousands of members of Russia’s liberal intelligentsia and political opposition fled the country in the wake of the war. They are afraid of political persecution and conscription. As room for free speech rapidly closes, some universities abroad have opened temporary teaching and research positions for Russian scholars in search of refuge.
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Arik Burakovsky, Tufts University
(THE CONVERSATION) Since Russian President Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, universities across Europe and the United States have condemned the war and cut ties with Russia altogether. In the following Q&A, Arik Burakovsky, an expert on relations between the U.S. and Russia, shines light on the future of cooperation between Russia and the West in the realm of higher education.
What kinds of ties have existed between Western and Russian universities?
Since the end of the Cold War in 1991, Western and Russian higher education institutions have formed hundreds of partnerships and cooperated on different initiatives. These activities have included academic exchanges, curriculum development, joint online courses and collaborative research projects.
Russia has worked over the past two decades to make its universities more prestigious. The Russian government internationalized and updated its higher education system. This meant moving away from Soviet traditions and adopting European higher education standards, particularly transitioning from the one-tier, five-year “specialist” degree to the two-tier “bachelor-master” system.
In their desire for global competitiveness, Russian universities built international branch campuses throughout former Soviet countries. They also offered more opportunities for Russian students to study abroad and attracted more international students. The number of foreign students in Russia nearly tripled, from 100,900 in the 2004-2005 academic year to 282,900 a decade later.
Russian universities have opened more courses taught in English and established joint- and dual-degree programs with Western universities in a variety of disciplines. For example, the Moscow School for the Social and Economic Sciences offers joint bachelor’s and master’s degree diplomas with the University of Manchester in the United Kingdom.
What have these relationships produced?
Western and Russian students have learned about each other’s cultures, languages and societies. Scientists in Russia and the West have worked together on research projects related to outer space exploration, particle physics, climate change, biodiversity in the Arctic and many other areas.
However, as geopolitical tensions grew over time, the Russian authorities became apprehensive about what they believed to be efforts “to educate young people in a pro-Western way, form a protest electorate and inculcate a hostile ideology.” Subsequently, Putin began to stifle international academic bonds by imposing restrictions on them.
Russia has dissolved academic connections with the West through legislation on so-called “foreign agents” and “undesirable organizations.” The government ramped up scrutiny of foreign funding and outlawed dozens of Western think tanks, charities, and universities that previously had worked in Russia. These banned organizations include the Atlantic Council, a nonpartisan international affairs think tank in Washington, D.C., and Bard College, a private liberal arts college in New York state.
In 2021, Russia banned all educational activities not approved by the government. This includes cooperation with foreign universities. Before Russian academics meet with foreign scholars, they must notify the government.
In my work at The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University since 2017, I have managed collaborative teaching, research and academic exchanges with universities and think tanks in Moscow, St. Petersburg and Vladivostok. I have seen students and experts in the two countries gain mutual understanding of international affairs by sharing diverse perspectives and learning from one another.
These interactions were formally ended by the university where I work on March 15, 2022, as they are now considered “morally unacceptable.”
Does Russia’s invasion of Ukraine threaten these relationships?
Yes. The Ukrainian government has called for an academic boycott of Russia. Many colleges have pulled students out of Russia. They have also paused scientific cooperation, cut financial ties and increased scrutiny of donations from Russia. These moves are all part of a global wave of condemnation against the invasion.
While many academic leaders have urged caution about moving too quickly, some American and European universities have already frozen their relationships with Russia completely. Universities in Estonia and Belgium collectively decided to suspend all ties with Russia.
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology ended its high-tech teaching and research cooperation with the Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology in Moscow on Feb. 25. The partnership, which began in 2010, had been bolstered by a five-year extension and multimillion-dollar funding in 2019. Yet the program had been mired in controversy since 2018 over sponsorship from sanctioned oligarch Viktor Vekselberg.
Many European governments, such as Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, Finland, Poland, Norway, Latvia and Lithuania, have asked their universities to cut ties with Russia entirely. The United Kingdom announced on March 27 that it will halt tens of millions of pounds in funding for all research projects with links to Russia.
What are the reasons given for and against severing ties?
Proponents claim these actions are needed to take a moral stance against Putin. They also say they are meant to fight corruption, reduce the risks of spying, block Putin’s propaganda machine and prevent technology theft. Chris Philp, the United Kingdom’s minister for technology and the digital economy, says he does not see how “anyone in good conscience can collaborate with Russian universities.”
Opponents argue that by shutting out Russian academia, the West is alienating Russian students and scholars and setting a bad precedent for international academic cooperation broadly. They maintain that scientific openness promotes democracy and human rights, helps counter misinformation inside Russia and encourages conflict resolution.
Lawrence Bacow, president of Harvard University, emphasizes the value of academic diplomacy. He points out that “individuals are not necessarily responsible for the policies of their governments.” On March 9, the university’s Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies suspended its relationships with Russian universities whose administrations expressed support for the war.
How will these severed ties affect higher education in Russia?
By closing lines of communication with Russia, Western universities may be unwittingly aiding Putin’s efforts to isolate Russian students and academics. Putin wants to convince young people and academics, who tend to be more pro-Western and anti-authoritarian than the rest of the population, that there is no hope for them now that they are alone.
Russian researchers say they increasingly feel disconnected from the West and disheartened about the future of Russian science. The Russian government declared on March 22 that it will bar its researchers from participating in international conferences.
Are Russian academics free to condemn the invasion?
A climate of fear reigns over people in Russia who oppose the war. A new law punishes the spread of intentionally “fake” information about the military with up to 15 years in prison. In his televised speech on March 16, Putin vowed to cleanse Russia of pro-Western “scum and traitors,” setting the stage for a severe domestic crackdown.
Russian scholars are unable to criticize the invasion without risking employment terminations, fines and jail sentences. Saint Petersburg State University has expelled 13 students who were detained at anti-war protests. While more than 700 government-appointed Russian university presidents issued a statement of support for the “special military operation” in Ukraine, almost 8,000 Russian scholars voiced their opposition to the war in an open letter condemning the hostilities.
Hundreds of thousands of members of Russia’s liberal intelligentsia and political opposition fled the country in the wake of the war. They are afraid of political persecution and conscription. As room for free speech rapidly closes, some universities abroad have opened temporary teaching and research positions for Russian scholars in search of refuge.
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Arik Burakovsky, Tufts University
(THE CONVERSATION) Since Russian President Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, universities across Europe and the United States have condemned the war and cut ties with Russia altogether. In the following Q&A, Arik Burakovsky, an expert on relations between the U.S. and Russia, shines light on the future of cooperation between Russia and the West in the realm of higher education.
What kinds of ties have existed between Western and Russian universities?
Since the end of the Cold War in 1991, Western and Russian higher education institutions have formed hundreds of partnerships and cooperated on different initiatives. These activities have included academic exchanges, curriculum development, joint online courses and collaborative research projects.
Russia has worked over the past two decades to make its universities more prestigious. The Russian government internationalized and updated its higher education system. This meant moving away from Soviet traditions and adopting European higher education standards, particularly transitioning from the one-tier, five-year “specialist” degree to the two-tier “bachelor-master” system.
In their desire for global competitiveness, Russian universities built international branch campuses throughout former Soviet countries. They also offered more opportunities for Russian students to study abroad and attracted more international students. The number of foreign students in Russia nearly tripled, from 100,900 in the 2004-2005 academic year to 282,900 a decade later.
Russian universities have opened more courses taught in English and established joint- and dual-degree programs with Western universities in a variety of disciplines. For example, the Moscow School for the Social and Economic Sciences offers joint bachelor’s and master’s degree diplomas with the University of Manchester in the United Kingdom.
What have these relationships produced?
Western and Russian students have learned about each other’s cultures, languages and societies. Scientists in Russia and the West have worked together on research projects related to outer space exploration, particle physics, climate change, biodiversity in the Arctic and many other areas.
However, as geopolitical tensions grew over time, the Russian authorities became apprehensive about what they believed to be efforts “to educate young people in a pro-Western way, form a protest electorate and inculcate a hostile ideology.” Subsequently, Putin began to stifle international academic bonds by imposing restrictions on them.
Russia has dissolved academic connections with the West through legislation on so-called “foreign agents” and “undesirable organizations.” The government ramped up scrutiny of foreign funding and outlawed dozens of Western think tanks, charities, and universities that previously had worked in Russia. These banned organizations include the Atlantic Council, a nonpartisan international affairs think tank in Washington, D.C., and Bard College, a private liberal arts college in New York state.
In 2021, Russia banned all educational activities not approved by the government. This includes cooperation with foreign universities. Before Russian academics meet with foreign scholars, they must notify the government.
In my work at The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University since 2017, I have managed collaborative teaching, research and academic exchanges with universities and think tanks in Moscow, St. Petersburg and Vladivostok. I have seen students and experts in the two countries gain mutual understanding of international affairs by sharing diverse perspectives and learning from one another.
These interactions were formally ended by the university where I work on March 15, 2022, as they are now considered “morally unacceptable.”
Does Russia’s invasion of Ukraine threaten these relationships?
Yes. The Ukrainian government has called for an academic boycott of Russia. Many colleges have pulled students out of Russia. They have also paused scientific cooperation, cut financial ties and increased scrutiny of donations from Russia. These moves are all part of a global wave of condemnation against the invasion.
While many academic leaders have urged caution about moving too quickly, some American and European universities have already frozen their relationships with Russia completely. Universities in Estonia and Belgium collectively decided to suspend all ties with Russia.
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology ended its high-tech teaching and research cooperation with the Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology in Moscow on Feb. 25. The partnership, which began in 2010, had been bolstered by a five-year extension and multimillion-dollar funding in 2019. Yet the program had been mired in controversy since 2018 over sponsorship from sanctioned oligarch Viktor Vekselberg.
Many European governments, such as Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, Finland, Poland, Norway, Latvia and Lithuania, have asked their universities to cut ties with Russia entirely. The United Kingdom announced on March 27 that it will halt tens of millions of pounds in funding for all research projects with links to Russia.
What are the reasons given for and against severing ties?
Proponents claim these actions are needed to take a moral stance against Putin. They also say they are meant to fight corruption, reduce the risks of spying, block Putin’s propaganda machine and prevent technology theft. Chris Philp, the United Kingdom’s minister for technology and the digital economy, says he does not see how “anyone in good conscience can collaborate with Russian universities.”
Opponents argue that by shutting out Russian academia, the West is alienating Russian students and scholars and setting a bad precedent for international academic cooperation broadly. They maintain that scientific openness promotes democracy and human rights, helps counter misinformation inside Russia and encourages conflict resolution.
Lawrence Bacow, president of Harvard University, emphasizes the value of academic diplomacy. He points out that “individuals are not necessarily responsible for the policies of their governments.” On March 9, the university’s Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies suspended its relationships with Russian universities whose administrations expressed support for the war.
How will these severed ties affect higher education in Russia?
By closing lines of communication with Russia, Western universities may be unwittingly aiding Putin’s efforts to isolate Russian students and academics. Putin wants to convince young people and academics, who tend to be more pro-Western and anti-authoritarian than the rest of the population, that there is no hope for them now that they are alone.
Russian researchers say they increasingly feel disconnected from the West and disheartened about the future of Russian science. The Russian government declared on March 22 that it will bar its researchers from participating in international conferences.
Are Russian academics free to condemn the invasion?
A climate of fear reigns over people in Russia who oppose the war. A new law punishes the spread of intentionally “fake” information about the military with up to 15 years in prison. In his televised speech on March 16, Putin vowed to cleanse Russia of pro-Western “scum and traitors,” setting the stage for a severe domestic crackdown.
Russian scholars are unable to criticize the invasion without risking employment terminations, fines and jail sentences. Saint Petersburg State University has expelled 13 students who were detained at anti-war protests. While more than 700 government-appointed Russian university presidents issued a statement of support for the “special military operation” in Ukraine, almost 8,000 Russian scholars voiced their opposition to the war in an open letter condemning the hostilities.
Hundreds of thousands of members of Russia’s liberal intelligentsia and political opposition fled the country in the wake of the war. They are afraid of political persecution and conscription. As room for free speech rapidly closes, some universities abroad have opened temporary teaching and research positions for Russian scholars in search of refuge.
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Arik Burakovsky, Tufts University
(THE CONVERSATION) Since Russian President Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, universities across Europe and the United States have condemned the war and cut ties with Russia altogether. In the following Q&A, Arik Burakovsky, an expert on relations between the U.S. and Russia, shines light on the future of cooperation between Russia and the West in the realm of higher education.
What kinds of ties have existed between Western and Russian universities?
Since the end of the Cold War in 1991, Western and Russian higher education institutions have formed hundreds of partnerships and cooperated on different initiatives. These activities have included academic exchanges, curriculum development, joint online courses and collaborative research projects.
Russia has worked over the past two decades to make its universities more prestigious. The Russian government internationalized and updated its higher education system. This meant moving away from Soviet traditions and adopting European higher education standards, particularly transitioning from the one-tier, five-year “specialist” degree to the two-tier “bachelor-master” system.
In their desire for global competitiveness, Russian universities built international branch campuses throughout former Soviet countries. They also offered more opportunities for Russian students to study abroad and attracted more international students. The number of foreign students in Russia nearly tripled, from 100,900 in the 2004-2005 academic year to 282,900 a decade later.
Russian universities have opened more courses taught in English and established joint- and dual-degree programs with Western universities in a variety of disciplines. For example, the Moscow School for the Social and Economic Sciences offers joint bachelor’s and master’s degree diplomas with the University of Manchester in the United Kingdom.
What have these relationships produced?
Western and Russian students have learned about each other’s cultures, languages and societies. Scientists in Russia and the West have worked together on research projects related to outer space exploration, particle physics, climate change, biodiversity in the Arctic and many other areas.
However, as geopolitical tensions grew over time, the Russian authorities became apprehensive about what they believed to be efforts “to educate young people in a pro-Western way, form a protest electorate and inculcate a hostile ideology.” Subsequently, Putin began to stifle international academic bonds by imposing restrictions on them.
Russia has dissolved academic connections with the West through legislation on so-called “foreign agents” and “undesirable organizations.” The government ramped up scrutiny of foreign funding and outlawed dozens of Western think tanks, charities, and universities that previously had worked in Russia. These banned organizations include the Atlantic Council, a nonpartisan international affairs think tank in Washington, D.C., and Bard College, a private liberal arts college in New York state.
In 2021, Russia banned all educational activities not approved by the government. This includes cooperation with foreign universities. Before Russian academics meet with foreign scholars, they must notify the government.
In my work at The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University since 2017, I have managed collaborative teaching, research and academic exchanges with universities and think tanks in Moscow, St. Petersburg and Vladivostok. I have seen students and experts in the two countries gain mutual understanding of international affairs by sharing diverse perspectives and learning from one another.
These interactions were formally ended by the university where I work on March 15, 2022, as they are now considered “morally unacceptable.”
Does Russia’s invasion of Ukraine threaten these relationships?
Yes. The Ukrainian government has called for an academic boycott of Russia. Many colleges have pulled students out of Russia. They have also paused scientific cooperation, cut financial ties and increased scrutiny of donations from Russia. These moves are all part of a global wave of condemnation against the invasion.
While many academic leaders have urged caution about moving too quickly, some American and European universities have already frozen their relationships with Russia completely. Universities in Estonia and Belgium collectively decided to suspend all ties with Russia.
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology ended its high-tech teaching and research cooperation with the Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology in Moscow on Feb. 25. The partnership, which began in 2010, had been bolstered by a five-year extension and multimillion-dollar funding in 2019. Yet the program had been mired in controversy since 2018 over sponsorship from sanctioned oligarch Viktor Vekselberg.
Many European governments, such as Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, Finland, Poland, Norway, Latvia and Lithuania, have asked their universities to cut ties with Russia entirely. The United Kingdom announced on March 27 that it will halt tens of millions of pounds in funding for all research projects with links to Russia.
What are the reasons given for and against severing ties?
Proponents claim these actions are needed to take a moral stance against Putin. They also say they are meant to fight corruption, reduce the risks of spying, block Putin’s propaganda machine and prevent technology theft. Chris Philp, the United Kingdom’s minister for technology and the digital economy, says he does not see how “anyone in good conscience can collaborate with Russian universities.”
Opponents argue that by shutting out Russian academia, the West is alienating Russian students and scholars and setting a bad precedent for international academic cooperation broadly. They maintain that scientific openness promotes democracy and human rights, helps counter misinformation inside Russia and encourages conflict resolution.
Lawrence Bacow, president of Harvard University, emphasizes the value of academic diplomacy. He points out that “individuals are not necessarily responsible for the policies of their governments.” On March 9, the university’s Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies suspended its relationships with Russian universities whose administrations expressed support for the war.
How will these severed ties affect higher education in Russia?
By closing lines of communication with Russia, Western universities may be unwittingly aiding Putin’s efforts to isolate Russian students and academics. Putin wants to convince young people and academics, who tend to be more pro-Western and anti-authoritarian than the rest of the population, that there is no hope for them now that they are alone.
Russian researchers say they increasingly feel disconnected from the West and disheartened about the future of Russian science. The Russian government declared on March 22 that it will bar its researchers from participating in international conferences.
Are Russian academics free to condemn the invasion?
A climate of fear reigns over people in Russia who oppose the war. A new law punishes the spread of intentionally “fake” information about the military with up to 15 years in prison. In his televised speech on March 16, Putin vowed to cleanse Russia of pro-Western “scum and traitors,” setting the stage for a severe domestic crackdown.
Russian scholars are unable to criticize the invasion without risking employment terminations, fines and jail sentences. Saint Petersburg State University has expelled 13 students who were detained at anti-war protests. While more than 700 government-appointed Russian university presidents issued a statement of support for the “special military operation” in Ukraine, almost 8,000 Russian scholars voiced their opposition to the war in an open letter condemning the hostilities.
Hundreds of thousands of members of Russia’s liberal intelligentsia and political opposition fled the country in the wake of the war. They are afraid of political persecution and conscription. As room for free speech rapidly closes, some universities abroad have opened temporary teaching and research positions for Russian scholars in search of refuge.
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Arik Burakovsky, Tufts University
(THE CONVERSATION) Since Russian President Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, universities across Europe and the United States have condemned the war and cut ties with Russia altogether. In the following Q&A, Arik Burakovsky, an expert on relations between the U.S. and Russia, shines light on the future of cooperation between Russia and the West in the realm of higher education.
What kinds of ties have existed between Western and Russian universities?
Since the end of the Cold War in 1991, Western and Russian higher education institutions have formed hundreds of partnerships and cooperated on different initiatives. These activities have included academic exchanges, curriculum development, joint online courses and collaborative research projects.
Russia has worked over the past two decades to make its universities more prestigious. The Russian government internationalized and updated its higher education system. This meant moving away from Soviet traditions and adopting European higher education standards, particularly transitioning from the one-tier, five-year “specialist” degree to the two-tier “bachelor-master” system.
In their desire for global competitiveness, Russian universities built international branch campuses throughout former Soviet countries. They also offered more opportunities for Russian students to study abroad and attracted more international students. The number of foreign students in Russia nearly tripled, from 100,900 in the 2004-2005 academic year to 282,900 a decade later.
Russian universities have opened more courses taught in English and established joint- and dual-degree programs with Western universities in a variety of disciplines. For example, the Moscow School for the Social and Economic Sciences offers joint bachelor’s and master’s degree diplomas with the University of Manchester in the United Kingdom.
What have these relationships produced?
Western and Russian students have learned about each other’s cultures, languages and societies. Scientists in Russia and the West have worked together on research projects related to outer space exploration, particle physics, climate change, biodiversity in the Arctic and many other areas.
However, as geopolitical tensions grew over time, the Russian authorities became apprehensive about what they believed to be efforts “to educate young people in a pro-Western way, form a protest electorate and inculcate a hostile ideology.” Subsequently, Putin began to stifle international academic bonds by imposing restrictions on them.
Russia has dissolved academic connections with the West through legislation on so-called “foreign agents” and “undesirable organizations.” The government ramped up scrutiny of foreign funding and outlawed dozens of Western think tanks, charities, and universities that previously had worked in Russia. These banned organizations include the Atlantic Council, a nonpartisan international affairs think tank in Washington, D.C., and Bard College, a private liberal arts college in New York state.
In 2021, Russia banned all educational activities not approved by the government. This includes cooperation with foreign universities. Before Russian academics meet with foreign scholars, they must notify the government.
In my work at The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University since 2017, I have managed collaborative teaching, research and academic exchanges with universities and think tanks in Moscow, St. Petersburg and Vladivostok. I have seen students and experts in the two countries gain mutual understanding of international affairs by sharing diverse perspectives and learning from one another.
These interactions were formally ended by the university where I work on March 15, 2022, as they are now considered “morally unacceptable.”
Does Russia’s invasion of Ukraine threaten these relationships?
Yes. The Ukrainian government has called for an academic boycott of Russia. Many colleges have pulled students out of Russia. They have also paused scientific cooperation, cut financial ties and increased scrutiny of donations from Russia. These moves are all part of a global wave of condemnation against the invasion.
While many academic leaders have urged caution about moving too quickly, some American and European universities have already frozen their relationships with Russia completely. Universities in Estonia and Belgium collectively decided to suspend all ties with Russia.
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology ended its high-tech teaching and research cooperation with the Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology in Moscow on Feb. 25. The partnership, which began in 2010, had been bolstered by a five-year extension and multimillion-dollar funding in 2019. Yet the program had been mired in controversy since 2018 over sponsorship from sanctioned oligarch Viktor Vekselberg.
Many European governments, such as Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, Finland, Poland, Norway, Latvia and Lithuania, have asked their universities to cut ties with Russia entirely. The United Kingdom announced on March 27 that it will halt tens of millions of pounds in funding for all research projects with links to Russia.
What are the reasons given for and against severing ties?
Proponents claim these actions are needed to take a moral stance against Putin. They also say they are meant to fight corruption, reduce the risks of spying, block Putin’s propaganda machine and prevent technology theft. Chris Philp, the United Kingdom’s minister for technology and the digital economy, says he does not see how “anyone in good conscience can collaborate with Russian universities.”
Opponents argue that by shutting out Russian academia, the West is alienating Russian students and scholars and setting a bad precedent for international academic cooperation broadly. They maintain that scientific openness promotes democracy and human rights, helps counter misinformation inside Russia and encourages conflict resolution.
Lawrence Bacow, president of Harvard University, emphasizes the value of academic diplomacy. He points out that “individuals are not necessarily responsible for the policies of their governments.” On March 9, the university’s Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies suspended its relationships with Russian universities whose administrations expressed support for the war.
How will these severed ties affect higher education in Russia?
By closing lines of communication with Russia, Western universities may be unwittingly aiding Putin’s efforts to isolate Russian students and academics. Putin wants to convince young people and academics, who tend to be more pro-Western and anti-authoritarian than the rest of the population, that there is no hope for them now that they are alone.
Russian researchers say they increasingly feel disconnected from the West and disheartened about the future of Russian science. The Russian government declared on March 22 that it will bar its researchers from participating in international conferences.
Are Russian academics free to condemn the invasion?
A climate of fear reigns over people in Russia who oppose the war. A new law punishes the spread of intentionally “fake” information about the military with up to 15 years in prison. In his televised speech on March 16, Putin vowed to cleanse Russia of pro-Western “scum and traitors,” setting the stage for a severe domestic crackdown.
Russian scholars are unable to criticize the invasion without risking employment terminations, fines and jail sentences. Saint Petersburg State University has expelled 13 students who were detained at anti-war protests. While more than 700 government-appointed Russian university presidents issued a statement of support for the “special military operation” in Ukraine, almost 8,000 Russian scholars voiced their opposition to the war in an open letter condemning the hostilities.
Hundreds of thousands of members of Russia’s liberal intelligentsia and political opposition fled the country in the wake of the war. They are afraid of political persecution and conscription. As room for free speech rapidly closes, some universities abroad have opened temporary teaching and research positions for Russian scholars in search of refuge.
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Camelot takes Gambling Commission to high court over loss of National Lottery licence
Since launching in 1994, the National Lottery has raised more than £45bn for 660,000 good causes.
Friday 1 April 2022 13:21, UK
Camelot, the company that currently operates the National Lottery, is suing the game’s parent organisation in the high court after it lost its licence to a rival.
Last week, the Gambling Commission - the regulator that oversees the lottery - confirmed plans to transfer the game to rival operator Allwyn Entertainment after more than 28 years with Camelot in charge.
Camelot’s boss said he was "shocked" by the decision and claimed the watchdog had "got this decision badly wrong."
"Despite lengthy correspondence, the commission has failed to provide a satisfactory response," said Camelot chief executive Nigel Railton. "We are therefore left with no choice but to ask the court to establish what happened."
Mr Railton said the selection process deserved more "independent scrutiny", and pointed to Camelot's more than 1,000 employees that "work tirelessly to successfully operate The National Lottery".
"At the very least, they are owed a proper explanation."
The commission, which made the selection, said it regretted "Camelot's decision to bring legal proceedings following the outcome of a highly successful competition for the fourth National Lottery licence."
It added that it had run a "fair and robust" competition.
Camelot has run the National Lottery over three licence periods starting at its launch in 1994 - and this time faced a wider field of rivals for the new licence than at any time since then, with four applications at the final stage.
A new ten-year licence will be awarded in 2024.
Switzerland-based Allwyn, owned by Czech businessman Karel Komarek, currently operates lotteries in countries including Austria, the Czech Republic, Greece and Italy.
The company has offered Camelot's staff that work on the National Lottery a job should they choose to take it.
"To the employees of Camelot, you will all be welcome to join us on this exciting new journey for the National Lottery," the bid's chairman Sir Keith Mills said last month.
Since launching in 1994, the National Lottery has raised more than £45bn for 660,000 good causes such as arts, sport and heritage across the UK, the commission said. It has created more than 6,300 new millionaires.
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National Lottery: Camelot drops legal challenge over licence loss
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Outgoing National Lottery operator Camelot has dropped a legal challenge which was preventing the handover of the lottery licence to rival Allwyn.
Allwyn has ended its counter-claim against Camelot for damages due to delaying the £6.4bn contract.
Camelot, which ran the lottery since 1994, is still taking legal action against the Gambling Commission for giving the licence to Allwyn.
The Gambling Commission has said it had run a "fair and robust" competition.
After losing out on the next licence which starts in February 2024, Camelot launched a legal challenge in April, claiming that the Gambling Commission had got the decision "badly wrong".
This led to the transfer of the licence to be blocked automatically.
The Gambling Commission asked the High Court to overturn this block, warning it could cause disruption to the lottery, meaning good causes would lose out on funds.
In late June, the court agreed to lift the suspension preventing the licence transfer, but Camelot appealed. It is this legal action which has now been dropped.
Camelot said: "It has become clear that the potential damages covered by the undertakings needed for the appeal to proceed would have been too large, and involved too great a commercial risk, for it to be reasonable to provide them."
However, Camelot is still pressing ahead with its main legal claim challenging the decision to award the lottery licence to Allwyn.
A trial is set to go ahead in January or February, and Camelot is expected to sue the regulator for an estimated £500m damages.
Camelot said it "will now co-operate with Allwyn and the Gambling Commission to facilitate an orderly transition to the fourth licence".
Allwyn said it "looks forward to cooperating with Camelot and the Gambling Commission on the transition process".
Allwyn Entertainment is a UK-based subsidiary of lottery operator Sazka, which is owned by Czech oil and gas tycoon Karel Komarek.
The National Lottery is one of the world's largest lotteries and has raised more than £46bn for good causes across the UK.
It has also played a part in funding training and facilities over the past three decades for Great Britain's Olympic and Paralympic athletes.
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Camelot takes Gambling Commission to high court over loss of National Lottery licence
Since launching in 1994, the National Lottery has raised more than £45bn for 660,000 good causes.
Friday 1 April 2022 13:21, UK
Camelot, the company that currently operates the National Lottery, is suing the game’s parent organisation in the high court after it lost its licence to a rival.
Last week, the Gambling Commission - the regulator that oversees the lottery - confirmed plans to transfer the game to rival operator Allwyn Entertainment after more than 28 years with Camelot in charge.
Camelot’s boss said he was "shocked" by the decision and claimed the watchdog had "got this decision badly wrong."
"Despite lengthy correspondence, the commission has failed to provide a satisfactory response," said Camelot chief executive Nigel Railton. "We are therefore left with no choice but to ask the court to establish what happened."
Mr Railton said the selection process deserved more "independent scrutiny", and pointed to Camelot's more than 1,000 employees that "work tirelessly to successfully operate The National Lottery".
"At the very least, they are owed a proper explanation."
The commission, which made the selection, said it regretted "Camelot's decision to bring legal proceedings following the outcome of a highly successful competition for the fourth National Lottery licence."
It added that it had run a "fair and robust" competition.
Camelot has run the National Lottery over three licence periods starting at its launch in 1994 - and this time faced a wider field of rivals for the new licence than at any time since then, with four applications at the final stage.
A new ten-year licence will be awarded in 2024.
Switzerland-based Allwyn, owned by Czech businessman Karel Komarek, currently operates lotteries in countries including Austria, the Czech Republic, Greece and Italy.
The company has offered Camelot's staff that work on the National Lottery a job should they choose to take it.
"To the employees of Camelot, you will all be welcome to join us on this exciting new journey for the National Lottery," the bid's chairman Sir Keith Mills said last month.
Since launching in 1994, the National Lottery has raised more than £45bn for 660,000 good causes such as arts, sport and heritage across the UK, the commission said. It has created more than 6,300 new millionaires.
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National Lottery: Camelot drops legal challenge over licence transfer
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Outgoing National Lottery operator Camelot has dropped a legal challenge which was preventing the handover of the lottery licence to rival Allwyn.
Allwyn has ended its counter-claim against Camelot for damages due to delaying the £6.4bn contract.
But Camelot, which started running the lottery in 1994, is still taking legal action against the Gambling Commission for giving the licence to Allwyn.
The Gambling Commission has said it had run a "fair and robust" competition.
After losing out on the next licence which starts in February 2024, Camelot launched a legal challenge in April, claiming that the Gambling Commission had got the decision "badly wrong".
This led to the transfer of the licence to be blocked automatically.
The Gambling Commission asked the High Court to overturn this block, warning it could cause disruption to the lottery, meaning good causes would lose out on funds.
In late June, the court agreed to lift the suspension preventing the licence transfer, but Camelot appealed. It is this legal action which has now been dropped.
Camelot said: "It has become clear that the potential damages covered by the undertakings needed for the appeal to proceed would have been too large, and involved too great a commercial risk, for it to be reasonable to provide them."
However, Camelot is still pressing ahead with its main legal claim challenging the decision to award the lottery licence to Allwyn.
A trial is set to go ahead in January or February, and Camelot is expected to sue the regulator for an estimated £500m damages.
Camelot said it "will now co-operate with Allwyn and the Gambling Commission to facilitate an orderly transition to the fourth licence".
Allwyn said it "looks forward to cooperating with Camelot and the Gambling Commission on the transition process".
Allwyn Entertainment is a UK-based subsidiary of lottery operator Sazka, which is owned by Czech oil and gas tycoon Karel Komarek.
The National Lottery is one of the world's largest lotteries and has raised more than £46bn for good causes across the UK.
It has also played a part in funding training and facilities over the past three decades for Great Britain's Olympic and Paralympic athletes.
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Camelot takes Gambling Commission to high court over loss of National Lottery licence
Since launching in 1994, the National Lottery has raised more than £45bn for 660,000 good causes.
Friday 1 April 2022 13:21, UK
Camelot, the company that currently operates the National Lottery, is suing the game’s parent organisation in the high court after it lost its licence to a rival.
Last week, the Gambling Commission - the regulator that oversees the lottery - confirmed plans to transfer the game to rival operator Allwyn Entertainment after more than 28 years with Camelot in charge.
Camelot’s boss said he was "shocked" by the decision and claimed the watchdog had "got this decision badly wrong."
"Despite lengthy correspondence, the commission has failed to provide a satisfactory response," said Camelot chief executive Nigel Railton. "We are therefore left with no choice but to ask the court to establish what happened."
Mr Railton said the selection process deserved more "independent scrutiny", and pointed to Camelot's more than 1,000 employees that "work tirelessly to successfully operate The National Lottery".
"At the very least, they are owed a proper explanation."
The commission, which made the selection, said it regretted "Camelot's decision to bring legal proceedings following the outcome of a highly successful competition for the fourth National Lottery licence."
It added that it had run a "fair and robust" competition.
Camelot has run the National Lottery over three licence periods starting at its launch in 1994 - and this time faced a wider field of rivals for the new licence than at any time since then, with four applications at the final stage.
A new ten-year licence will be awarded in 2024.
Switzerland-based Allwyn, owned by Czech businessman Karel Komarek, currently operates lotteries in countries including Austria, the Czech Republic, Greece and Italy.
The company has offered Camelot's staff that work on the National Lottery a job should they choose to take it.
"To the employees of Camelot, you will all be welcome to join us on this exciting new journey for the National Lottery," the bid's chairman Sir Keith Mills said last month.
Since launching in 1994, the National Lottery has raised more than £45bn for 660,000 good causes such as arts, sport and heritage across the UK, the commission said. It has created more than 6,300 new millionaires.
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National lottery: Camelot launches high court challenge over losing licence | National lottery
National lottery operator Camelot is issuing a high court challenge to the gambling regulator’s decision to hand over the running of the lottery to a rival after 28 years, accusing the agency management made a “seriously wrong” decision.
In a statement, Camelot chief executive Nigel Railton said: “We are filing a legal challenge today as an applicant for the fourth time. [national lottery] license because we firmly believe that the Gambling Commission made this decision to be gravely wrong.”
The Gambling Commission said it “regrets” Camelot’s decision and expects the high court to see that it ran a “fair and robust” process.
Allwyn, a lottery operator owned by Czech billionaire Karel Komárek, will take over Camelot in 2024, after beating the incumbent in a four-way battle including Sisal, owned by parent company Paddy Power , Flutter, and media mogul Richard Desmond.
“When we received the results, we were shocked by aspects of the decision,” says Railton.
“Despite numerous correspondence, the committee failed to provide a satisfactory response. Therefore, we have no choice but to ask the court to verify what happened.
“Regardless of Camelot’s dual roles as current operator and next national lottery license applicant, the contest is one of the largest UK government-funded tenders and the process is worthwhile. independently monitored.
“Separately, more than 1,000 Camelot employees work tirelessly to successfully operate the national lottery under the current license and, at the very least, they owe a proper explanation.”
The Gambling Commission said it was confident that Camelot’s legal challenge would fail.
“We regret Camelot’s decision to bring legal proceedings in the wake of a very successful competition to win a fourth national lottery license,” a spokesperson said.
“Our contest and review were conducted fairly and legally in accordance with our statutory duties, and we are confident that a court will reach that conclusion.
“We have taken every possible step to ensure a level playing field for all interested parties, allowing us to designate a licensee who will participate and protect players, operate the lottery. country with integrity and ensure the national lottery continues to support good causes and their contribution to society.
“Our priority is to continue working to implement our decision and ensure a seamless and timely transition to the next license, for the benefit of the participants and good causes. .
“These procedures will not help with that but we are confident that Camelot will honor its obligations as a current licensee to cooperate in that transition and we will continue to use the tools available to support that process.”
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Best mattress deals: The Nectar memory foam mattress that feels like 'heaven' is over £350 off in the brand's Spring Sale - but hurry, the deal ends Sunday!
- The Nectar Spring into Saving Sale has 43 per cent off ALL mattresses
- You can save up to £350 off a king size mattress
- This includes a 365-Night home trial, which is almost two times longer more than competitors
- It also includes FREE named day delivery
Products featured in this Mail Best article are independently selected by our shopping writers. If you make a purchase using links on this page, MailOnline may earn an affiliate commission.
A good night's sleep is crucial for our physical and mental well-being, so thinking carefully about your mattress is one of the best investments you can make.
While shopping for a new mattress can be expensive, Nectar is here to make things more affordable with a huge 43 per cent off all mattresses in their Spring Sale. This includes the popular Nectar Memory Foam Mattress. But hurry - the sale ends Sunday 3 April.
From now until 3 April, shoppers can purchase a double Nectar Memory Foam Mattress for £426.93 (was £749), that's a massive saving of £322.07. And if you're after a king mattress, then you could save over £352. That's a bargain not to miss.
The Nectar sleep sale sees 43 per cent off ALL their mattresses, including up to £352 off the Nectar Memory Foam Mattress
The Nectar Memory Foam Mattress is designed with a premium 25 cm thick medium-firm memory foam that hugs your body for a brilliantly comfortable and supportive night's sleep.
The three layers of premium foam have been designed to deliver optimum levels of comfort, providing excellent body support and spinal alignment.
If you often wake up with aches and pains in your back, neck or shoulders, it may be time to bite the bullet and invest in a new mattress.
Luckily, the Nectar Spring Sale is still running, so you can save a massive 43 per cent off their award-winning mattresses. That's up to £352 off.
If you're looking for a mix of comfort and support, the Nectar Memory Foam Mattress could be a winner. With three layers of premium foam, it's been designed to deliver optimum levels of comfort, providing excellent body support and spinal alignment.
Nectar's highly-rated Memory Foam Mattress is one of the most supportive mattresses out there whilst still prioritising your comfort.
The brand's adaptive memory foam mattress is designed to relieve common pressure points beneath your shoulders, hips, and legs for better spinal alignment on any body type.
With minimum motion transfer, it's also a great option for couples. The mattress limits vibrations, so if your partner disturbs your sleep by constantly tossing and turning, this could solve your problem.
While memory foam mattress can retain their heat more than others, the Nectar Memory Foam Mattress has a quilted cooling cover designed to draw heat away from your body and circulate fresh air.
The Nectar Memory Foam Mattress has a medium-firm memory foam - that’s right in the middle of the firmness scale, where you get the most comfort and support
With over 11,400 ratings on Trustpilot, reviewers say the mattress has helped them get the best night's sleep they've had in years, claiming it's both comfy and supportive - just what you need to get a good night's rest.
Shoppers have hailed the Nectar Memory Foam Mattress as 'heavenly' and 'brilliant', with many raving about how it's the 'best night's sleep we have had in a long time'.
One impressed shopper wrote: 'I was struggling to sleep properly with my old mattress and decided the time was right to buy a quality mattress instead, so after doing my research, I decided to buy a Nectar mattress.
'I can definitely say it has made a huge difference to the way I sleep and the support it gives my whole body, the quality and comfort is superb so I would highly recommend.'
Even better, the mattresses come with a 365-night trial period, allowing you to test and return the mattress if it's not for you.
Further 43 per cent off discounts include deals on the Nectar Hybrid Mattress, now on sale for £501.03 for a double (was £879) and the Nectar Premier Mattress, now £558.03 for a double (was £979).
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Nectar is one of the leading brands when it comes to memory foam mattresses. Right now on its website, the brand is offering up to $599 off its entry-level mattress, the Nectar Memory Foam Mattress. Originally starting at $873, you can snag a Nectar mattress today for as low as $399. Each mattress also ships with a free gift set that includes a cooling pillow, signature sheet set, and mattress protector. This affordable mattress comes in six standard sizes and will immediately improve the quality of your sleep, even if you’re on a budget.
The Nectar Memory Foam Mattress consists of five layers of ultra-high-end materials and was made to provide you a cooling, peaceful sleep. The bottom layer is a shift-resistant lower cover, which holds your mattress together no matter how much you move around throughout the night. Above the lower cover is the stay-stable base layer, which is 7 inches of standard foam that provides comfort and supports all of the layers above it. The middle layer is the dynamic support layer, which is 2 inches of dynamically adjusting foam that gives you optimum bounce back. Second from the top is Nectar’s smart layer, which consists of 3 inches of gel-infused memory foam that is made from phase-change material. Nectar’s quilted, cool cover is on top, featuring a breathable poly-blend fabric for maximum airflow throughout the night.
The Nectar Memory Foam Mattress sale is perhaps one of the highlights of the Memorial Day mattress sales, because not only does it come with a Forever Warranty and free shipping but it also includes a 365-night home trial, so you have an entire year to decide if this mattress delivers the best sleep you’ve ever had. Don’t be fooled by the price tag or the fact that this is Nectar’s entry-level mattress; this award winning mattress is ideal for stomach sleepers, back sleepers, and side sleepers alike, making it the perfect option for couples with differing sleep preferences.
It’s undeniable that the Nectar Memory Foam Mattress is one of the best mattress deals for the money and even one of the best mattresses on the market. On sale for up to $599 off, now is the time to score instantly upgraded sleep. Starting at $399, down from the original price of $873, this Memorial Day mattress deal is definitely one to celebrate.
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Best mattress deals: The Nectar memory foam mattress that feels like 'heaven' is over £350 off in the brand's Spring Sale - but hurry, the deal ends Sunday!
- The Nectar Spring into Saving Sale has 43 per cent off ALL mattresses
- You can save up to £350 off a king size mattress
- This includes a 365-Night home trial, which is almost two times longer more than competitors
- It also includes FREE named day delivery
Products featured in this Mail Best article are independently selected by our shopping writers. If you make a purchase using links on this page, MailOnline may earn an affiliate commission.
A good night's sleep is crucial for our physical and mental well-being, so thinking carefully about your mattress is one of the best investments you can make.
While shopping for a new mattress can be expensive, Nectar is here to make things more affordable with a huge 43 per cent off all mattresses in their Spring Sale. This includes the popular Nectar Memory Foam Mattress. But hurry - the sale ends Sunday 3 April.
From now until 3 April, shoppers can purchase a double Nectar Memory Foam Mattress for £426.93 (was £749), that's a massive saving of £322.07. And if you're after a king mattress, then you could save over £352. That's a bargain not to miss.
The Nectar sleep sale sees 43 per cent off ALL their mattresses, including up to £352 off the Nectar Memory Foam Mattress
The Nectar Memory Foam Mattress is designed with a premium 25 cm thick medium-firm memory foam that hugs your body for a brilliantly comfortable and supportive night's sleep.
The three layers of premium foam have been designed to deliver optimum levels of comfort, providing excellent body support and spinal alignment.
If you often wake up with aches and pains in your back, neck or shoulders, it may be time to bite the bullet and invest in a new mattress.
Luckily, the Nectar Spring Sale is still running, so you can save a massive 43 per cent off their award-winning mattresses. That's up to £352 off.
If you're looking for a mix of comfort and support, the Nectar Memory Foam Mattress could be a winner. With three layers of premium foam, it's been designed to deliver optimum levels of comfort, providing excellent body support and spinal alignment.
Nectar's highly-rated Memory Foam Mattress is one of the most supportive mattresses out there whilst still prioritising your comfort.
The brand's adaptive memory foam mattress is designed to relieve common pressure points beneath your shoulders, hips, and legs for better spinal alignment on any body type.
With minimum motion transfer, it's also a great option for couples. The mattress limits vibrations, so if your partner disturbs your sleep by constantly tossing and turning, this could solve your problem.
While memory foam mattress can retain their heat more than others, the Nectar Memory Foam Mattress has a quilted cooling cover designed to draw heat away from your body and circulate fresh air.
The Nectar Memory Foam Mattress has a medium-firm memory foam - that’s right in the middle of the firmness scale, where you get the most comfort and support
With over 11,400 ratings on Trustpilot, reviewers say the mattress has helped them get the best night's sleep they've had in years, claiming it's both comfy and supportive - just what you need to get a good night's rest.
Shoppers have hailed the Nectar Memory Foam Mattress as 'heavenly' and 'brilliant', with many raving about how it's the 'best night's sleep we have had in a long time'.
One impressed shopper wrote: 'I was struggling to sleep properly with my old mattress and decided the time was right to buy a quality mattress instead, so after doing my research, I decided to buy a Nectar mattress.
'I can definitely say it has made a huge difference to the way I sleep and the support it gives my whole body, the quality and comfort is superb so I would highly recommend.'
Even better, the mattresses come with a 365-night trial period, allowing you to test and return the mattress if it's not for you.
Further 43 per cent off discounts include deals on the Nectar Hybrid Mattress, now on sale for £501.03 for a double (was £879) and the Nectar Premier Mattress, now £558.03 for a double (was £979).
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If you aren’t familiar with it, Nectar is a company that’s been around for several years and is a staple in the mattress industry for high-end but budget-friendly mattresses. Its flagship Memory Foam Mattress is one of the best memory foam mattresses on the market, especially at its price, although all of the brand’s memory-foam mattresses are excellent, as you’d expect from a company that primarily focuses on that, and thanks to the Nectar Mattress Memorial Day sale, there has never been a better time to pick one up, with the brand running one of the best Memorial Day mattress sales we’ve seen in a while.
Nectar Memory Foam Mattress — from $399
Why Buy
- Good pressure relief
- Great for back and side sleepers up to 230 pounds
- Excellent value
- Good for couples
Nectar has become a big name in the mattress game, mostly built off this flagship model, and as such, has been perfected to a great balance of features and budget, making it an excellent option for those who want a good mattress without paying an arm and a leg. More specifically, though, the Nectar Memory Foam Mattress is especially good for back and side sleepers, especially those who weigh less than 230 pounds. At a total of 12 inches, it’s built from a 3-inch memory foam comfort layer, a 1.5-inch polyfoam transition layer, and a 6.5-inch high-density polyfoam support core, which altogether put it at an above-average firmness layer.
While all memory foam mattresses suffer from heat retention, the Nectar Memory Foam Mattress does a relatively good job of dissipating heat, at least enough to make it better than the average memory foam mattress, although if you do find yourself to be an exceptionally hot sleeper, then memory foam might not be what you go for. Thankfully, the Nectar is great in other areas such as pressure relief, especially for hip and joint issues. Those who prefer to sleep on their backs or sides will get the most out of this mattress, and side-sleepers of 230 pounds or more may get away with a great experience too.
Another big positive of memory foam mattresses is that they offer excellent motion isolation, so if you sleep with somebody who tends to move a lot in their sleep, this is a great option. The Nectar Memory Foam Mattress also has good edge support, so if you like to sleep near the edge, you won’t have any problems.
The Nectar Bundle — from $674
Why Buy
- Everything included in one bundle
- Great value
- Easy to set up and use
- Excellent pillows
If you’re moving into a new home and need new bedroom furniture, then this bundle provides you with everything you need. Not only that, but because it comes directly from Nectar, it all fits perfectly together, so you don’t have to worry about sizing the different parts or whether the cover will fit the bed. It’s also much cheaper than if you bought each product individually, with nearly $600 in savings for the whole thing — it’s a steal.
Besides the same excellent Nectar bed from above, you also get a bed frame called Foundation. It’s the base model, with a snap-locking system that makes it easy to set up. Made out of solid pine and natural spruce, it’s a sturdy bed that will provide the mattress with the right type of support to get a uniform feel across the bed. While it only comes in one color, it’s minimalist and should fit most bedroom designs, and the wooden feet of the bed also make it feel like a reasonably upscale bed frame.
You also get some other goodies, such as an anti-microbial mattress protector made of TPU lamination and is also waterproof, which makes it easy to clean. Another anti-microbial addition is the two cooling pillows made of memory foam, which is great for those who love the hugging feel of foam and its contouring properties. Finally, you get 300-count thread bedsheets, which are quite luxurious, a fitted sheet, a flat sheet, and two pillowcases made out of the same anti-microbial material.
The Nectar Premier Memory Foam Mattress — from $799
Why Buy
- Great for side and back sleepers
- Works well for couples
- Excellent for side-sleepers above 130 pounds
- Good pressure relief
An upgraded version of its flagship mattress, the Nectar Premier Memory Foam Mattress has a few extra features over the lower-end one while still providing some excellent value. Being 1 inch bigger, the premium version comes in at an impressive 13 inches; it has a 3-inch gel-infused memory foam comfort layer, a 3-inch polyfoam transitional layer, and a 7-inch high-density polyfoam layer for support. Altogether, that provides for an above-average firmness that does a good job of supporting heavier weights, especially those above 130 pounds, and below that, some may find that the comfort level starts to drop.
You may have noticed the gel-infused comfort layer, and that’s the gel beads in the foam that help wick away heat from the body, providing for an above-average level of heat dissipation. It also is made of phase-changing material, which helps dissipate that heat away from the mattress, and while it won’t be able to compete with a hybrid mattress, it does a better job than your average all-foam one. The foam also does an excellent job of providing motion isolation and pressure relief, as is expected, and the extra inch of foam helps give that extra little bit of firmness for those who prefer that.
As for sleeping positions, side-sleepers will find an excellent experience here, especially those above 130 pounds, since lighter-weight folks might find the mattress too firm without enough give to support the correct body posture properly. That being said, back sleepers under 130 pounds should also find an excellent sleeping experience, especially since flatter, firmer surfaces tend to do a better job of supporting the back. Finally, stomach and back sleepers above 130 pounds will also find a generally good experience here, depending on their weight and where they sleep on the bed, as edge support is not that great, so sleeping there with a heavier weight might not provide the right type of support. That being said, if you don’t care too much about edge support, this is an excellent mattress otherwise.
Nectar Premier Copper Memory Foam Mattress — from $1099
Why Buy
- Good for side sleepers under 130 pounds
- Excellent for pressure relief
- Great for those who sleep hot
- Budget pricing for a luxury product
While the name may suggest that this is a form of hybrid mattress, the truth is that it’s more about being copper-infused, specifically the lining, which helps in a variety of ways. For starters, copper is known to be anti-microbial, which is a great quality to have to avoid odor. It also does a relatively good job of wicking and dispersing heat, so if you tend to sleep hot, then this bed will work well for you. There’s also the 4-inch, gel-infused comfort layer, which also helps with the cooling properties of the mattress, wicking away heat from the body that the memory foam would have otherwise trapped.
Beyond that, the 9-inch polyfoam support layer provides a lot of support and gives an overall above-average firmness to the bed, making it excellent for side sleepers above 130 pounds. That being said, it’s a below-average experience for stomach and back sleepers at or above 130 pounds, which makes sense given the bed’s firmness. That being said, those below 130 pounds should have a great experience regardless of how they sleep, so if you’re a multi-sleeper at that weight bracket, this bed will be great all around.
Of course, edge support is not great, and for this mattress, it is a bit below average when it comes to all-foam mattresses, so it is problematic if you like to sleep at the edge. On the flip side, it has excellent motion isolation, making it great for couples, and equally, great pressure relief if you have a lot of hip and joint pains. All the foam also gives it an above-average life and durability, so this mattress should last you for many years down the line, making it well worth the buy-in price.
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Best mattress deals: The Nectar memory foam mattress that feels like 'heaven' is over £350 off in the brand's Spring Sale - but hurry, the deal ends Sunday!
- The Nectar Spring into Saving Sale has 43 per cent off ALL mattresses
- You can save up to £350 off a king size mattress
- This includes a 365-Night home trial, which is almost two times longer more than competitors
- It also includes FREE named day delivery
Products featured in this Mail Best article are independently selected by our shopping writers. If you make a purchase using links on this page, MailOnline may earn an affiliate commission.
A good night's sleep is crucial for our physical and mental well-being, so thinking carefully about your mattress is one of the best investments you can make.
While shopping for a new mattress can be expensive, Nectar is here to make things more affordable with a huge 43 per cent off all mattresses in their Spring Sale. This includes the popular Nectar Memory Foam Mattress. But hurry - the sale ends Sunday 3 April.
From now until 3 April, shoppers can purchase a double Nectar Memory Foam Mattress for £426.93 (was £749), that's a massive saving of £322.07. And if you're after a king mattress, then you could save over £352. That's a bargain not to miss.
The Nectar sleep sale sees 43 per cent off ALL their mattresses, including up to £352 off the Nectar Memory Foam Mattress
The Nectar Memory Foam Mattress is designed with a premium 25 cm thick medium-firm memory foam that hugs your body for a brilliantly comfortable and supportive night's sleep.
The three layers of premium foam have been designed to deliver optimum levels of comfort, providing excellent body support and spinal alignment.
If you often wake up with aches and pains in your back, neck or shoulders, it may be time to bite the bullet and invest in a new mattress.
Luckily, the Nectar Spring Sale is still running, so you can save a massive 43 per cent off their award-winning mattresses. That's up to £352 off.
If you're looking for a mix of comfort and support, the Nectar Memory Foam Mattress could be a winner. With three layers of premium foam, it's been designed to deliver optimum levels of comfort, providing excellent body support and spinal alignment.
Nectar's highly-rated Memory Foam Mattress is one of the most supportive mattresses out there whilst still prioritising your comfort.
The brand's adaptive memory foam mattress is designed to relieve common pressure points beneath your shoulders, hips, and legs for better spinal alignment on any body type.
With minimum motion transfer, it's also a great option for couples. The mattress limits vibrations, so if your partner disturbs your sleep by constantly tossing and turning, this could solve your problem.
While memory foam mattress can retain their heat more than others, the Nectar Memory Foam Mattress has a quilted cooling cover designed to draw heat away from your body and circulate fresh air.
The Nectar Memory Foam Mattress has a medium-firm memory foam - that’s right in the middle of the firmness scale, where you get the most comfort and support
With over 11,400 ratings on Trustpilot, reviewers say the mattress has helped them get the best night's sleep they've had in years, claiming it's both comfy and supportive - just what you need to get a good night's rest.
Shoppers have hailed the Nectar Memory Foam Mattress as 'heavenly' and 'brilliant', with many raving about how it's the 'best night's sleep we have had in a long time'.
One impressed shopper wrote: 'I was struggling to sleep properly with my old mattress and decided the time was right to buy a quality mattress instead, so after doing my research, I decided to buy a Nectar mattress.
'I can definitely say it has made a huge difference to the way I sleep and the support it gives my whole body, the quality and comfort is superb so I would highly recommend.'
Even better, the mattresses come with a 365-night trial period, allowing you to test and return the mattress if it's not for you.
Further 43 per cent off discounts include deals on the Nectar Hybrid Mattress, now on sale for £501.03 for a double (was £879) and the Nectar Premier Mattress, now £558.03 for a double (was £979).
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Shopping for a new mattress can be expensive, but there are great savings to be made if you shop at certain times of the year.
Thankfully, now is one of those big moments with Labor Day sales saving up to $699 on mattresses, including those from world-renowned brand Nectar Sleep.
If you dream of being supported by a bed that envelops your entire body, keeps you at the right temperature and does not slip, then the Nectar memory foam mattress can be the answer to all your sleep needs.
This premium memory foam mattress hugs your body and keeps you cool. And it’s never been more affordable.
Available in sizes Twin to California King, all sizes are reduced in size and come with a free accessory pack that includes sheets, pillows, and a mattress protector.
There’s even a 365-day free trial and you can return it if you’re not comfortable with it.
The Nectar Sleep mattress relieves stress on the spine and the muscles that support the spine by conforming to the body shape and supporting hip, knee and shoulder joints
An impressive nine out of ten people said their Nectar mattress had helped reduce overall pain, stiffness, soreness, and discomfort.
Because the adaptive memory foam relieves pressure points under your shoulders, hips and legs, it promotes better spinal alignment. That way your muscles can shut down because they don’t have to work to support the spine and you can enjoy a deeper, more relaxed sleep.
If you struggle with overheating or share a bed with someone who has, you’ll appreciate that the mattress is designed with a special top layer that is cool to the touch, breathable and allows air to circulate so you can maintain the perfect temperature all night long. find long.
With a breathable top layer, the Nectar memory foam mattress allows air to circulate while you sleep, so the heat doesn’t wake you up at night and helps you sleep more deeply
All sizes from twin to California King are reduced by $200 and come with $499 worth of accessories to make the total savings $699.
This means that your mattress comes with new sheets, pillows and a mattress protector at no extra cost.
Compared to Casper and Purple mattresses, Nectar is half the price without compromising on features or comfort. A Queen Nectar with two pillows, a protector and sheets now costs $799, while the Casper is $1295 for just the mattress.
The Nectar Sleep memory foam mattress currently comes with a free $499 accessory pack that includes pillows, sheets, and a mattress protector
You can even choose to spread the cost over several months with no interest, bringing the cost of your improved sleep to just $42 per month.
More than 45,000 people have taken the time to leave rave five-star reviews for the Nectar memory foam mattress and say how it has changed their sleep and improved their sense of health and well-being.
“I’m sleeping like a baby now,” praised one delighted shopper. “As a restless, hot side sleeper with chronic back pain, I wasn’t sure a mattress would be comfortable for me, but the few months we’ve had our nectar, I’ve slept like a baby. I fall asleep easier and I sleep better.’
The Nectar Sleep mattress is a whopping 30 cm high as it contains five different layers, all of which contribute to the overall feeling of ‘sleeping on a cloud’
Another added: ‘I had a Purple mattress before, about five years, and wanted something bigger, so I went for Nectar. I was nervous, I sleep warm and have chronic back pain, but let me tell you, this mattress is amazing. I sleep well every night.’
As an extra incentive to give it a try, Nectar memory foam mattress comes with a 365 night trial so you can test the mattress and return it if it’s not for you.
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Boris Johnson accused of using gay conversion therapy ban chaos to distract from public anger at cost of living increase - after No10 ties itself in knots by initially reneging on pledge to outlaw practice, only to surrender amid an outcry within hours
- Downing Street tried to ditch pledge to outlaw barbaric conversion practice
- But PM forced into a U-turn within hours after his own MPs led an outcry
- Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said that 'all conversion therapy ... is wrong'
- Added: 'They (Tories) they don't want us focusing on the cost-of-living crisis'
Boris Johnson was accused of using a row over conversion therapy for gay and trans people to deflect attention from a massive increase in the cost of living today.
Downing Street was at the centre of a farcical double-U-turn last night after it was revealed it was ditching a pledge to outlaw the practice - before an outcry forced it to back down.
A document leaked yesterday suggested the Prime Minister had decided not to legislate against the practice, which attempts to change someone’s sexuality or gender identity.
However, late last night Mr Johnson changed his mind after a strong reaction from Conservative MPs and ministers, ITV News reported.
It has now been claimed that the law banning conversion therapy will be in the Queen’s Speech in May, although it will not cover transgender therapy.
Mr Johnson is now under pressure to also ban the therapy for trans people.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer , speaking on a visit to Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, said that 'all conversion therapy in all its forms is wrong'.
But he added: 'Let's be honest and clear about what's happening today - the Government is trying to get us all to talk about conversion therapy because they don't want us focusing on the cost-of-living crisis, on the increase in energy bills, where they've got such a pathetic response.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer , speaking on a visit to Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, said that 'all conversion therapy in all its forms is wrong'.
The Government has dropped plans to legislate to ban so-called conversion therapy, it has been confirmed. ITV News obtained a leaked document stating 'the PM has agreed we should not move forward with legislation'
The u-turn comes after Equalities Minister Mike Freer told MPs on Wednesday that the Government was 'wholly committed' to legislation
'So it's wrong, the Government should keep to its promises. But, you know, this is classic Conservative, trying to sort of distract people over here, when really the issue is the cost of living and energy prices.'
While a ban on the abhorrent method of claiming to convert gays into straight people was uncontroversial, some expressed concerns over plans to stop therapists helping children with ‘gender dysphoria’ decide whether they really want to transition.
Campaigners warned the legislation was so badly drafted that teachers could end up in court if they do not allow children to use opposite sex toilets or let boys play in girls’ sports teams.
The Downing Street paper seen by ITV News said: ‘The PM has agreed we should not move forward with legislation to ban LGBT conversion therapy.’ The leaked Conversion Therapy Handling Plan admitted that there will be a ‘noisy backlash from LGBT groups and some parliamentarians when we announce we do not intend to proceed’.
Rutland MP Alicia Kearns tweeted: 'If true, I'm pleased the Prime Minister has listened to our colleagues. However we cannot exclude our trans friends - why should quacks and charlatans be allowed to continue to cause life-long harm to them?'
And it had warned that Mike Freer, a junior equalities minister, could have resigned over the issue, along with the Prime Minister’s special envoy on LGBT issues, Lord Herbert.
Only on Wednesday, Mr Freer told MPs that the Government remained ‘wholly committed’ to bringing forward proposals to ban conversion therapy.
Within hours of the news breaking, the Prime Minister was also facing outrage from many in his own party. Red Wall MP Dehenna Davison said: ‘This decision is fundamentally wrong, and needs to be reversed immediately.
‘As well as breaking an explicit promise, this is a matter of basic decency. Being gay is not something that needs curing.’
The Prime Minister was said to have 'changed his mind' after seeing the reaction to the earlier announcement, and that the legislation would cover 'only gay conversion therapy, not trans'.
But even this has angered some Tory backbenchers.
Rutland MP Alicia Kearns tweeted: 'If true, I'm pleased the Prime Minister has listened to our colleagues. However we cannot exclude our trans friends - why should quacks and charlatans be allowed to continue to cause life-long harm to them?'
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Welsh Government blasts Boris Johnson's partial gay conversion therapy U-turn for not including trans people as they seek 'urgent legal advice' to overrule him
- Downing Street tried to ditch pledge to outlaw barbaric conversion practice
- But PM forced into a U-turn within hours after his own MPs led an outcry
- The Welsh government criticised the PM for not including trans people in u-turn
- It said it is seeking 'urgent legal advice' to see if it could unilaterally overrule him
- Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said that 'all conversion therapy ... is wrong'
- Added: 'They (Tories) they don't want us focusing on the cost-of-living crisis'
The Welsh Government has blasted Boris Johnson for his partial U-turn on gay conversion therapy, and has criticised him for not including trans people as it seeks 'urgent legal advice' to overrule him.
Downing Street was at the centre of a farcical double-U-turn last night after it was revealed it was ditching a pledge to outlaw the practice - before an outcry forced it to back down.
A document leaked yesterday suggested the Prime Minister had decided not to legislate against the practice, which attempts to change someone’s sexuality or gender identity.
However, late last night Mr Johnson changed his mind after a strong reaction from Conservative MPs and ministers, ITV News reported.
It has now been claimed that the law banning conversion therapy will be in the Queen’s Speech in May, although it will not cover transgender therapy.
The Welsh Government said it will commission 'urgent legal advice' to see if it can unilaterally ban conversion therapy for the whole LGBT community, including trans people.
Mr Johnson is under pressure to also ban the therapy for trans people and was today accused of using the row over conversion therapy for gay and trans people to deflect attention from a massive increase in the cost of living.
Hannah Blythyn, the deputy minister for social partnership, has blasted Boris Johnson for his partial U-turn on gay conversion therapy, and criticised him for not including trans people
The Government has dropped plans to legislate to ban so-called conversion therapy, it has been confirmed. ITV News obtained a leaked document stating 'the PM has agreed we should not move forward with legislation'
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer , speaking on a visit to Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, said that 'all conversion therapy in all its forms is wrong'.
In a statement, Hannah Blythyn, the deputy minister for social partnership, said the 'partial U-turn' from the UK government is 'not a victory' and that the 'LGBTQ+ community stands as one'.
She said: 'I can announce that the Welsh Government will be commissioning urgent legal advice on the unilateral action we are able to take to ban conversion ‘therapy.’
'We will do all we can within our devolved powers to protect our LGBTQ+ community.
'We can no longer have faith that the UK Government will do the same. We will also seek the devolution of any necessary additional powers required to see this through.'
Ms Blythyn said it was 'alarming and shameful' to see how the LGBTQ+ community has been 'dismissed' by the UK government.
'This is wholly unacceptable', she added.
'The entirely justified backlash expressed by the LGBTQ+ community, friends, families, allies and Welsh Government will be far more than noise to be managed.'
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer, speaking on a visit to Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, said that 'all conversion therapy in all its forms is wrong'.
But he added: 'Let's be honest and clear about what's happening today - the Government is trying to get us all to talk about conversion therapy because they don't want us focusing on the cost-of-living crisis, on the increase in energy bills, where they've got such a pathetic response.
'So it's wrong, the Government should keep to its promises. But, you know, this is classic Conservative, trying to sort of distract people over here, when really the issue is the cost of living and energy prices.'
While a ban on the abhorrent method of claiming to convert gays into straight people was uncontroversial, some expressed concerns over plans to stop therapists helping children with ‘gender dysphoria’ decide whether they really want to transition.
The u-turn comes after Equalities Minister Mike Freer told MPs on Wednesday that the Government was 'wholly committed' to legislation
Rutland MP Alicia Kearns tweeted: 'If true, I'm pleased the Prime Minister has listened to our colleagues. However we cannot exclude our trans friends - why should quacks and charlatans be allowed to continue to cause life-long harm to them?'
Campaigners warned the legislation was so badly drafted that teachers could end up in court if they do not allow children to use opposite sex toilets or let boys play in girls’ sports teams.
The Downing Street paper seen by ITV News said: ‘The PM has agreed we should not move forward with legislation to ban LGBT conversion therapy.’ The leaked Conversion Therapy Handling Plan admitted that there will be a ‘noisy backlash from LGBT groups and some parliamentarians when we announce we do not intend to proceed’.
And it had warned that Mike Freer, a junior equalities minister, could have resigned over the issue, along with the Prime Minister’s special envoy on LGBT issues, Lord Herbert.
Only on Wednesday, Mr Freer told MPs that the Government remained ‘wholly committed’ to bringing forward proposals to ban conversion therapy.
Within hours of the news breaking, the Prime Minister was also facing outrage from many in his own party. Red Wall MP Dehenna Davison said: ‘This decision is fundamentally wrong, and needs to be reversed immediately.
‘As well as breaking an explicit promise, this is a matter of basic decency. Being gay is not something that needs curing.’
The Prime Minister was said to have 'changed his mind' after seeing the reaction to the earlier announcement, and that the legislation would cover 'only gay conversion therapy, not trans'.
But even this has angered some Tory backbenchers.
Rutland MP Alicia Kearns tweeted: 'If true, I'm pleased the Prime Minister has listened to our colleagues. However we cannot exclude our trans friends - why should quacks and charlatans be allowed to continue to cause life-long harm to them?'
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Boris Johnson accused of using gay conversion therapy ban chaos to distract from public anger at cost of living increase - after No10 ties itself in knots by initially reneging on pledge to outlaw practice, only to surrender amid an outcry within hours
- Downing Street tried to ditch pledge to outlaw barbaric conversion practice
- But PM forced into a U-turn within hours after his own MPs led an outcry
- Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said that 'all conversion therapy ... is wrong'
- Added: 'They (Tories) they don't want us focusing on the cost-of-living crisis'
Boris Johnson was accused of using a row over conversion therapy for gay and trans people to deflect attention from a massive increase in the cost of living today.
Downing Street was at the centre of a farcical double-U-turn last night after it was revealed it was ditching a pledge to outlaw the practice - before an outcry forced it to back down.
A document leaked yesterday suggested the Prime Minister had decided not to legislate against the practice, which attempts to change someone’s sexuality or gender identity.
However, late last night Mr Johnson changed his mind after a strong reaction from Conservative MPs and ministers, ITV News reported.
It has now been claimed that the law banning conversion therapy will be in the Queen’s Speech in May, although it will not cover transgender therapy.
Mr Johnson is now under pressure to also ban the therapy for trans people.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer , speaking on a visit to Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, said that 'all conversion therapy in all its forms is wrong'.
But he added: 'Let's be honest and clear about what's happening today - the Government is trying to get us all to talk about conversion therapy because they don't want us focusing on the cost-of-living crisis, on the increase in energy bills, where they've got such a pathetic response.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer , speaking on a visit to Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, said that 'all conversion therapy in all its forms is wrong'.
The Government has dropped plans to legislate to ban so-called conversion therapy, it has been confirmed. ITV News obtained a leaked document stating 'the PM has agreed we should not move forward with legislation'
The u-turn comes after Equalities Minister Mike Freer told MPs on Wednesday that the Government was 'wholly committed' to legislation
'So it's wrong, the Government should keep to its promises. But, you know, this is classic Conservative, trying to sort of distract people over here, when really the issue is the cost of living and energy prices.'
While a ban on the abhorrent method of claiming to convert gays into straight people was uncontroversial, some expressed concerns over plans to stop therapists helping children with ‘gender dysphoria’ decide whether they really want to transition.
Campaigners warned the legislation was so badly drafted that teachers could end up in court if they do not allow children to use opposite sex toilets or let boys play in girls’ sports teams.
The Downing Street paper seen by ITV News said: ‘The PM has agreed we should not move forward with legislation to ban LGBT conversion therapy.’ The leaked Conversion Therapy Handling Plan admitted that there will be a ‘noisy backlash from LGBT groups and some parliamentarians when we announce we do not intend to proceed’.
Rutland MP Alicia Kearns tweeted: 'If true, I'm pleased the Prime Minister has listened to our colleagues. However we cannot exclude our trans friends - why should quacks and charlatans be allowed to continue to cause life-long harm to them?'
And it had warned that Mike Freer, a junior equalities minister, could have resigned over the issue, along with the Prime Minister’s special envoy on LGBT issues, Lord Herbert.
Only on Wednesday, Mr Freer told MPs that the Government remained ‘wholly committed’ to bringing forward proposals to ban conversion therapy.
Within hours of the news breaking, the Prime Minister was also facing outrage from many in his own party. Red Wall MP Dehenna Davison said: ‘This decision is fundamentally wrong, and needs to be reversed immediately.
‘As well as breaking an explicit promise, this is a matter of basic decency. Being gay is not something that needs curing.’
The Prime Minister was said to have 'changed his mind' after seeing the reaction to the earlier announcement, and that the legislation would cover 'only gay conversion therapy, not trans'.
But even this has angered some Tory backbenchers.
Rutland MP Alicia Kearns tweeted: 'If true, I'm pleased the Prime Minister has listened to our colleagues. However we cannot exclude our trans friends - why should quacks and charlatans be allowed to continue to cause life-long harm to them?'
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Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has suggested the Government’s double U-turn on the banning of conversion therapy was meant as a distraction from the cost-of-living crisis.
Sir Keir, speaking on a visit to Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, on Friday, said that “all conversion therapy in all its forms is wrong”, after Prime Minister Boris Johnson was forced to reaffirm his commitment to banning so-called conversion therapy.
A leaked Downing Street briefing paper seen by ITV News was reported to have said “the PM has agreed we should not move forward with legislation” to outlaw the practice.
A Government spokesman had earlier confirmed that they were looking instead at ways of preventing it through existing law and “other non-legislative measures”.
However, within hours of the announcement, a senior Government source was quoted as saying legislation would be included in the Queen’s Speech in May.
The Prime Minister was said to have “changed his mind” after seeing the reaction to the earlier announcement, and that the legislation would cover “only gay conversion therapy, not trans”.
Sir Keir said: “The Government should just keep to its promises on this.
“But look, let’s be honest and clear about what’s happening today – the Government is trying to get us all to talk about conversion therapy because they don’t want us focusing on the cost-of-living crisis, on the increase in energy bills, where they’ve got such a pathetic response.
“So it’s wrong, the Government should keep to its promises.
“But, you know, this is classic Conservative, trying to sort of distract people over here, when really the issue is the cost of living and energy prices.”
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Boris Johnson accused of using gay conversion therapy ban chaos to distract from public anger at cost of living increase - after No10 ties itself in knots by initially reneging on pledge to outlaw practice, only to surrender amid an outcry within hours
- Downing Street tried to ditch pledge to outlaw barbaric conversion practice
- But PM forced into a U-turn within hours after his own MPs led an outcry
- Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said that 'all conversion therapy ... is wrong'
- Added: 'They (Tories) they don't want us focusing on the cost-of-living crisis'
Boris Johnson was accused of using a row over conversion therapy for gay and trans people to deflect attention from a massive increase in the cost of living today.
Downing Street was at the centre of a farcical double-U-turn last night after it was revealed it was ditching a pledge to outlaw the practice - before an outcry forced it to back down.
A document leaked yesterday suggested the Prime Minister had decided not to legislate against the practice, which attempts to change someone’s sexuality or gender identity.
However, late last night Mr Johnson changed his mind after a strong reaction from Conservative MPs and ministers, ITV News reported.
It has now been claimed that the law banning conversion therapy will be in the Queen’s Speech in May, although it will not cover transgender therapy.
Mr Johnson is now under pressure to also ban the therapy for trans people.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer , speaking on a visit to Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, said that 'all conversion therapy in all its forms is wrong'.
But he added: 'Let's be honest and clear about what's happening today - the Government is trying to get us all to talk about conversion therapy because they don't want us focusing on the cost-of-living crisis, on the increase in energy bills, where they've got such a pathetic response.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer , speaking on a visit to Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, said that 'all conversion therapy in all its forms is wrong'.
The Government has dropped plans to legislate to ban so-called conversion therapy, it has been confirmed. ITV News obtained a leaked document stating 'the PM has agreed we should not move forward with legislation'
The u-turn comes after Equalities Minister Mike Freer told MPs on Wednesday that the Government was 'wholly committed' to legislation
'So it's wrong, the Government should keep to its promises. But, you know, this is classic Conservative, trying to sort of distract people over here, when really the issue is the cost of living and energy prices.'
While a ban on the abhorrent method of claiming to convert gays into straight people was uncontroversial, some expressed concerns over plans to stop therapists helping children with ‘gender dysphoria’ decide whether they really want to transition.
Campaigners warned the legislation was so badly drafted that teachers could end up in court if they do not allow children to use opposite sex toilets or let boys play in girls’ sports teams.
The Downing Street paper seen by ITV News said: ‘The PM has agreed we should not move forward with legislation to ban LGBT conversion therapy.’ The leaked Conversion Therapy Handling Plan admitted that there will be a ‘noisy backlash from LGBT groups and some parliamentarians when we announce we do not intend to proceed’.
Rutland MP Alicia Kearns tweeted: 'If true, I'm pleased the Prime Minister has listened to our colleagues. However we cannot exclude our trans friends - why should quacks and charlatans be allowed to continue to cause life-long harm to them?'
And it had warned that Mike Freer, a junior equalities minister, could have resigned over the issue, along with the Prime Minister’s special envoy on LGBT issues, Lord Herbert.
Only on Wednesday, Mr Freer told MPs that the Government remained ‘wholly committed’ to bringing forward proposals to ban conversion therapy.
Within hours of the news breaking, the Prime Minister was also facing outrage from many in his own party. Red Wall MP Dehenna Davison said: ‘This decision is fundamentally wrong, and needs to be reversed immediately.
‘As well as breaking an explicit promise, this is a matter of basic decency. Being gay is not something that needs curing.’
The Prime Minister was said to have 'changed his mind' after seeing the reaction to the earlier announcement, and that the legislation would cover 'only gay conversion therapy, not trans'.
But even this has angered some Tory backbenchers.
Rutland MP Alicia Kearns tweeted: 'If true, I'm pleased the Prime Minister has listened to our colleagues. However we cannot exclude our trans friends - why should quacks and charlatans be allowed to continue to cause life-long harm to them?'
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Keir Starmer has criticised the government for “flip-flopping” on ‘conversion therapy’ and said it should be banned “in all its forms”.
A commitment to ban the practice was first made by Theresa May’s administration in 2018, though is yet to actually happen.
Last week, it was revealed that the government had made a U-turn on its decision to ban ‘conversion therapy’ in its entirety, though after fierce backlash it made another U-turn and opted just to ban its use on gay people – but not transgender.
“Recognising the complexity of issues and need for further careful thought, we will carry out separate work to consider the issue of transgender conversion therapy further,” it said in a statement on 4 April.
The move has been met with fierce backlash due to the proof that ‘conversion therapy’ does not work and often leaves those who undergo it with significant trauma.
“‘Conversion therapy’ in all its forms should be banned,” Starmer told the BBC on 6 April. “That used to be the government’s position and they’ve been flip-flopping on this over the last few days and they need to stick to their promises.”
It marks the first time that the leader of the Labour Party has spoken out about the issue since the government’s backtracking on it, which he said feels like one of their “distraction tactics”.
Starmer continued: “But I can’t help feeling that this is yet more distraction tactics from the government, they know that what is keeping people awake at night is the cost of living – whether they can pay their bills or not.
“In order to try and distract from that, the government wants to create an argument about ‘conversion therapy’. It’s not going to wash, we can all see what they’re up to.
“Today is the day when most people are worried about these news taxations that the government is imposing on them.”
"Conversion therapy in all its forms should be banned," says Keir Starmer
The Labour leader accuses the government of "flip-flopping" on the issue, adding "they need to stick to their promises"https://t.co/C8ouDMAW42 pic.twitter.com/UL5H7hdJXh
— BBC Politics (@BBCPolitics) April 6, 2022
As a result of the government’s actions, more than 100 organisations dropped out of the government’s Safe to Be Me conference, which was due to take place this summer to coincide with the 50th anniversary of London’s first Pride marches.
Among these were Stonewall, the Terrence Higgins Trust and the Global Network of Rainbow Catholics.
Plans for the event have now been scrapped entirely because of the lack of support for it.
‘Conversion therapy’ is typically defined as any attempt at changing a person’s sexuality or gender identity, often involving techniques such as electroshock therapy or prayer.
It has been widely condemned by health experts all over the world, with some comparing it to torture.
Among these are the National Health Service, World Health Organisation, World Psychiatric Association and the United Nations.
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MID-MISSOURI − Columbia and Jefferson City Schnucks stores will participate in a company-wide personal care item drive on Saturday.
The drive, which runs 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., will benefit each store's local food pantry partner.
Columbia's Forum and Battle Crossing locations will benefit Central Pantry. EatWell will also benefit Central Pantry, as well as MU's Tiger Pantry. The Jefferson City location will benefit the Salvation Army.
Volunteers from each organization and Schnucks employees will collect the items at the entrances of each store.
Schnucks said the most needed items include disposable diapers, baby wipes, soap, shampoo/conditioner, deodorant, toothpaste/toothbrushes/floss, feminine hygiene products and razors/shaving cream.
Stores will continue to collect the donations through Saturday, April 16 in a designated bin.
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A personal care item drive begins Saturday al all Schnucks stores around the Midwest. Items being sought include disposable diapers, baby wipes, soap, shampoo/conditioner, deodorant, toothpaste/toothbrush/floss, feminine hygiene products, and razors/shaving cream.
Schnucks spokesman Paul Simon tells The Big Z items collected will go to each store’s local pantry partner.
You do not have to purchase items for donations at the store.
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MID-MISSOURI − Columbia and Jefferson City Schnucks stores will participate in a company-wide personal care item drive on Saturday.
The drive, which runs 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., will benefit each store's local food pantry partner.
Columbia's Forum and Battle Crossing locations will benefit Central Pantry. EatWell will also benefit Central Pantry, as well as MU's Tiger Pantry. The Jefferson City location will benefit the Salvation Army.
Volunteers from each organization and Schnucks employees will collect the items at the entrances of each store.
Schnucks said the most needed items include disposable diapers, baby wipes, soap, shampoo/conditioner, deodorant, toothpaste/toothbrushes/floss, feminine hygiene products and razors/shaving cream.
Stores will continue to collect the donations through Saturday, April 16 in a designated bin.
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Schnucks are collecting personal care items at all locations 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 2.
The drive is in partnership with each store’s local food pantry partner. Volunteers from these organizations and Schnucks teammates will collect hygiene and toiletry items at the entrance/exit of each store to benefit those in need.
The most needed items include:
● Disposable diapers
● Baby wipes
● Soap
● Shampoo/Conditioner
● Deodorant
● Toothpaste/toothbrush/floss
● Feminine hygiene products
● Razors/shaving cream.
After the active drive ends on April 2, Schnucks stores will continue to collect personal care item donations through Saturday, April 16 in a designated collection bin at each location.
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MID-MISSOURI − Columbia and Jefferson City Schnucks stores will participate in a company-wide personal care item drive on Saturday.
The drive, which runs 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., will benefit each store's local food pantry partner.
Columbia's Forum and Battle Crossing locations will benefit Central Pantry. EatWell will also benefit Central Pantry, as well as MU's Tiger Pantry. The Jefferson City location will benefit the Salvation Army.
Volunteers from each organization and Schnucks employees will collect the items at the entrances of each store.
Schnucks said the most needed items include disposable diapers, baby wipes, soap, shampoo/conditioner, deodorant, toothpaste/toothbrushes/floss, feminine hygiene products and razors/shaving cream.
Stores will continue to collect the donations through Saturday, April 16 in a designated bin.
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2022-07-02 16:43:03+00:00
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WATERLOO — The Northeast Iowa Food Bank's annual Personal Care Drive has started.
The agency is looking for donations of soap, shampoo, toothpaste, toilet paper, feminine hygiene products, toothbrushes, baby wipes, tissues, diapers, deodorant, and other personal care items.
The drive is organized each year because funds low income people receive through the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program cannot be used for the purchase of these items. It will last until Aug. 7. There are multiple ways to participate:
These businesses and organization will have an NEIFB-marked barrel for participating community members to place personal care items for donation in: St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Waterloo; AECOM, Waterloo Blacks Building; Community Bank and Trust, downtown Waterloo; MercyOne, Bluebell Road, Cedar Falls; Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Cedar Falls; Cedar Falls First United Methodist Church; Rydell Chevrolet, Waterloo; Vanderloo Chiropractic, Waterloo; Rivers Edge Christian Church, Waterloo; Next Level Fitness; Cedar Valley Chiropractic, Cedar Falls; Westminster Presbyterian Church, Waterloo; Zion Lutheran Church, Waterloo; Community Church, Hudson; Community Bank and Trust, Cedar Falls; Faith Lutheran Church, Waterloo; Orange Theory Fitness, Cedar Falls; Community Bank and Trust, Tower Park, Waterloo.
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In addition, on Aug. 6, NEIFB staff and volunteers will be collecting and encouraging on-site donations at Walmart (both Cedar Falls and Waterloo locations). To help on this day, sign up online at neifb.volunteerhub.com.
The food bank also has an Amazon Smile charity list which enables supporters to quickly and easily donate personal care items from anywhere by going online to https://amzn.to/3HUayvh.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal government sets 40 mpg as new mileage standard for vehicles sold in US beginning in 2026, up from about 24 mpg.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal government sets 40 mpg as new mileage standard for vehicles sold in US beginning in 2026, up from about 24 mpg.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal government sets 40 mpg as new mileage standard for vehicles sold in US beginning in 2026, up from about 24 mpg.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal government sets 40 mpg as new mileage standard for vehicles sold in US beginning in 2026, up from about 24 mpg.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal government sets 40 mpg as new mileage standard for vehicles sold in US beginning in 2026, up from about 24 mpg.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal government sets 40 mpg as new mileage standard for vehicles sold in US beginning in 2026, up from about 24 mpg.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal government sets 40 mpg as new mileage standard for vehicles sold in US beginning in 2026, up from about 24 mpg.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal government sets 40 mpg as new mileage standard for vehicles sold in US beginning in 2026, up from about 24 mpg.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal government sets 40 mpg as new mileage standard for vehicles sold in US beginning in 2026, up from about 24 mpg.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal government sets 40 mpg as new mileage standard for vehicles sold in US beginning in 2026, up from about 24 mpg.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal government sets 40 mpg as new mileage standard for vehicles sold in US beginning in 2026, up from about 24 mpg.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal government sets 40 mpg as new mileage standard for vehicles sold in US beginning in 2026, up from about 24 mpg.
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Top-scorer Lee Gregory has urged Sheffield Wednesday's fans to continue backing the team in their quest to secure promotion to the Championship. The Owls have the second highest average attendance (21,924) in League One this season. Only Sunderland (30,439) have attracted bigger gates.
Wednesday boast the best home record in the division, losing on just two occasions. With three of their remaining seven matches at Hillsborough, Darren Moore's men will fancy their chances of cementing a top-six finish.
Speaking to the press corps ahead of tomorrow's clash against AFC Wimbledon, Gregory told Yorkshire Live: "They (the fans) have got a massive part to play. The atmosphere has been class all year. It is not like they never turn up. It is good when they are behind us."
Read more:Sheffield Wednesday spending on agent fees revealed and how it compares to League One rivals
Gregory, who has previously stated he would be interested in finishing his career at Hillsborough, regards the Owls' fan-base as "definitely up their with the best," he has played in front of in his career. The former Derby County and Stoke City player said: "It is a massive club.
"They have been to the top and have still got the following. They still turn out in their thousands and it is class."
His message to the fans is loud and clear going into the business end of the campaign. "Keep getting behind us and we will do everything we can together," added Gregory.
The 33-year-old netted a stunning goal from outside of the penalty area in Wednesday's 4-1 victory over Cheltenham Town. It was his first goal since mid-December, albeit he missed a raft of matches between January and March due to a foot problem.
"I don't really score from outside of the box so it was something nice to do," said Gregory. "I want to score in every game and it is nice to score however it comes.
"For me, it is about contributing to the team and making sure the team win. Since I have been back, I feel like I have contributed more than just scoring so I am happy."
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Darren Moore sends message to Sheffield Wednesday supporters ahead of crucial Portsmouth clash
Sheffield Wednesday manager Darren Moore has urged the club’s fans to sing their hearts out at Hillsborough in tomorrow’s clash with Portsmouth.
Currently fourth in the League One standings, the Owls will book a place in the play-offs if they beat Pompey in this particular fixture.
Wednesday boosted their hopes of sealing a top-six finish earlier this week by producing an impressive comeback in the second-half of their clash with Fleetwood Town.
After goals from Callum Camps and Joe Garner gave the Cod Army the lead, Lee Gregory levelled proceedings by scoring his second goal of the game in the 73rd minute.
The Wednesday forward then completed his hat-trick as his side secured a 3-2 victory on their travels.
Whereas Portsmouth have relatively little to play for due to the fact that they are not in contention for a play-off spot, the Owls cannot afford to underestimate their opponents as Danny Cowley’s side have won four of their last five league games.
Ahead of this showdown, Moore has sent a message to the fans who will be in attendance on Saturday.
Speaking in his pre-match press conference (as cited by Yorkshire Live), Moore said: “They will play a huge part for us tomorrow.
“They are like the 12th man.
“The support home and away has been excellent.
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“They have been excellent with their support.
“It is great to hear there will be a full-house tomorrow.
“My thanks to them and my message is for them to sing their hearts out for the team.”
The Verdict
Moore’s comments regarding Wednesday’s support this season is spot-on as the club’s fans have backed their side in numbers despite their relegation from the Championship last year.
By creating a fantastic atmosphere at Hillsborough tomorrow, the Owls’ supporters could play a role in helping their side get over the line in terms of qualifying for the play-offs.
In order to have best the chance of sealing all three points in their meeting with Portsmouth, Wednesday will need the likes of Gregory and Barry Bannan to be firing on all cylinders.
Gregory has managed to find the back of the net on 15 occasions in the third-tier this season while Bannan has provided 21 direct goal contributions at this level for his side.
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Top-scorer Lee Gregory has urged Sheffield Wednesday's fans to continue backing the team in their quest to secure promotion to the Championship. The Owls have the second highest average attendance (21,924) in League One this season. Only Sunderland (30,439) have attracted bigger gates.
Wednesday boast the best home record in the division, losing on just two occasions. With three of their remaining seven matches at Hillsborough, Darren Moore's men will fancy their chances of cementing a top-six finish.
Speaking to the press corps ahead of tomorrow's clash against AFC Wimbledon, Gregory told Yorkshire Live: "They (the fans) have got a massive part to play. The atmosphere has been class all year. It is not like they never turn up. It is good when they are behind us."
Read more:Sheffield Wednesday spending on agent fees revealed and how it compares to League One rivals
Gregory, who has previously stated he would be interested in finishing his career at Hillsborough, regards the Owls' fan-base as "definitely up their with the best," he has played in front of in his career. The former Derby County and Stoke City player said: "It is a massive club.
"They have been to the top and have still got the following. They still turn out in their thousands and it is class."
His message to the fans is loud and clear going into the business end of the campaign. "Keep getting behind us and we will do everything we can together," added Gregory.
The 33-year-old netted a stunning goal from outside of the penalty area in Wednesday's 4-1 victory over Cheltenham Town. It was his first goal since mid-December, albeit he missed a raft of matches between January and March due to a foot problem.
"I don't really score from outside of the box so it was something nice to do," said Gregory. "I want to score in every game and it is nice to score however it comes.
"For me, it is about contributing to the team and making sure the team win. Since I have been back, I feel like I have contributed more than just scoring so I am happy."
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Wednesdayites have turned out in their numbers all season to cheer on the Owls, but while earlier parts of the season heard some groans and frustrations, recent months has seen a change in attitude from the stands.
On numerous occasions against Crewe Alexandra there was a roar went up from those in the crowd at Hillsborough despite the missed chances, and Moore has been very pleased to see how the supporters have backed the team in times of need.
Speaking to the media this week after the 1-0 win, the Owls boss said, “Credit to the supporters and the players… I'm just really pleased that, as a manager, I feel that there's a real connection and a buzz with the fans and the team. The team really appreciates the fans here, the numbers how they come to support us.
“We appreciate that, and certainly me as a manager and the boys we love playing here at Hillsborough… I said to the boys, 'We have had a great win on the road, can we follow it up here?' And they did that. The fans appreciate it.
“There's certainly been a clear evident connection with the club, the team, the fans. All I keep saying to the fans is that oneness, that unity - to keep that going. We really do appreciate them all and I thank them all for coming out - I'm pleased to give them another three points, just keep that continuity going.
“Keep that togetherness because we really do appreciate them and thank them for all their support.”
Meanwhile Palmer, who says that the fans will play a crucial role for the Owls between now and the end of the season, admits that it feels like something is building with the supporters.
“It’s been that way at home this season,” he said. “We’ve had good home form, and we want to continue that right through to the end and the last game of the season. Hopefully it’s an occasion where we can use the fans, and use Hillsborough, to our advantage like we have done in the past.
“When we played Wycombe here ten years ago, it was full of Wednesdayites, there were inflatables, and it’s something that I remember very well - it pulled the ball in almost.
“There are similarities to that season, but we’re just looking ahead now to that next game.”
Wednesday sold out their allocation for Wycombe Wanderers in just two weeks as they once again travel in bulk for this weekend’s game, and they’ll be taking nearly 2,000 people down for the clash at Adams Park.
The League One table is so tight at the moment that the Owls could potentially go within a point of the automatic places this weekend if they win and other results go their way, however a loss to the Chairboys coupled with bad results elsewhere could see them drop out of the top six altogether.
Wednesday face Wycombe at 3pm on Saturday afternoon.
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Top-scorer Lee Gregory has urged Sheffield Wednesday's fans to continue backing the team in their quest to secure promotion to the Championship. The Owls have the second highest average attendance (21,924) in League One this season. Only Sunderland (30,439) have attracted bigger gates.
Wednesday boast the best home record in the division, losing on just two occasions. With three of their remaining seven matches at Hillsborough, Darren Moore's men will fancy their chances of cementing a top-six finish.
Speaking to the press corps ahead of tomorrow's clash against AFC Wimbledon, Gregory told Yorkshire Live: "They (the fans) have got a massive part to play. The atmosphere has been class all year. It is not like they never turn up. It is good when they are behind us."
Read more:Sheffield Wednesday spending on agent fees revealed and how it compares to League One rivals
Gregory, who has previously stated he would be interested in finishing his career at Hillsborough, regards the Owls' fan-base as "definitely up their with the best," he has played in front of in his career. The former Derby County and Stoke City player said: "It is a massive club.
"They have been to the top and have still got the following. They still turn out in their thousands and it is class."
His message to the fans is loud and clear going into the business end of the campaign. "Keep getting behind us and we will do everything we can together," added Gregory.
The 33-year-old netted a stunning goal from outside of the penalty area in Wednesday's 4-1 victory over Cheltenham Town. It was his first goal since mid-December, albeit he missed a raft of matches between January and March due to a foot problem.
"I don't really score from outside of the box so it was something nice to do," said Gregory. "I want to score in every game and it is nice to score however it comes.
"For me, it is about contributing to the team and making sure the team win. Since I have been back, I feel like I have contributed more than just scoring so I am happy."
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The League One season will come to a thrilling conclusion on Saturday, with all of the automatic promotion spots up for grabs, whilst the four teams are fighting over three play-off positions. Lee Gregory has revealed his excitement at playing in front of a sold-out Hillsborough as the Owls look to seal their place in the top-six.
Gregory's form has been excellent as the Owls have put together a run that has put them in the best position of the four teams fighting for the play-offs on the final day. It was his hat-trick which defeated Fleetwood on Tuesday and put Darren Moore's side in fourth place in the division.
Speaking about his form, Gregory hailed the overall team improvement. He said:
Read more: Hillsborough sold out for crucial Portsmouth match as Sheffield Wednesday seek to seal play-off spot
"I think the team’s creating more chances. Before my injury we weren’t really creating as much. I was having one chance in three games and if I didn’t take that... now I’m getting two or three chances a game.
He was asked how he felt going into the play-offs but was keen to stress that the team would be focused on getting the job done on the final day. "First thing’s first, we need to get into the play-offs. It’ll be a big game on Saturday and I can’t wait for the atmosphere for that one, then we move on from there. I cannot wait to play at a sold out Hillsborough. Hopefully we get the win for the fans and ourselves and for us."
The Owls are finishing the season in strong form but earlier periods of inconsistency are why they aren't competing for automatic promotion on the final day. Gregory touched on this as he said, "It’s the most enjoyable season I’ve had for a while. It’s had a lot of ups and downs and we should be higher up in the table but this is football. You have to take the lows and the highs."
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U.N. peacekeepers deployed to northeastern Mali amid spate of killings
By Paul Lorgerie
BAMAKO, March 31 (Reuters) - The United Nations peacekeeping force in Mali has deployed two units to the African country's tri-border area with Burkina Faso and Niger to respond to a spate of civilian killings, it said on Thursday.
A surge in attacks since early March by an Islamic State affiliate has left hundreds of civilians dead, according to official and military sources. The region has long been a hotspot of jihadist and militia violence in West Africa.
"The security situation in the Tri-border area... particularly in the localities of Tessit, Talataye, Ansongo and the Menaka region, has deteriorated considerably in recent weeks," said the U.N. peacekeeping mission, MINUSMA.
MINUSMA deployed one unit to the area over a week ago and was in the process of deploying another on Thursday, it said, adding that the attacks have resulted in "dozens of deaths".
Civilians have been targeted during a cycle of reprisal attacks between ethnic Tuareg militia groups, including the Movement for the Salvation of Azawad (MSA), and the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISGS), according to MSA and local sources.
At least 500 civilians have been killed in the last three weeks in the regions of Gao and Menaka, said a military source, requesting anonymity because he was not authorised to speak.
A government official in Gao region said about 200 civilians were killed in the commune of Talataye between March 21 and 25, and thousands more displaced.
"We are expecting to be assassinated at any moment," he said, speaking on condition of anonymity for security reasons.
Mali's army conducted airstrikes in the Menaka region on March 13, which it said helped break the momentum of "terrorist groups". It has not given a death toll from the fighting.
Mali has faced instability since 2012, when Islamists hijacked an ethnic Tuareg rebellion in the north. French troops intervened to push them out of the cities they occupied, but they have since regrouped and spread across the Sahel region.
Mali's army has also been accused of killing civilians. A coalition of Tuareg groups on Wednesday issued a list of 17 people it said were arrested and executed by soldiers last weekend in the town of Ansongo.
A spokesman for the army did not respond to calls from Reuters. The army said in a statement on March 29 that it was investigating allegations of human rights abuses in the area and reinforcing protection of civilians in Menaka and Gao.
The army has faced similar accusations by the United Nations and human rights groups, and has in some cases acknowledged that its forces were implicated in executions.
(Reporting by Paul Lorgerie; Writing by Sofia Christensen and Nellie Peyton; Editing by Bate Felix and Bill Berkrot)
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BAMAKO — The United Nations peacekeeping force in Mali has deployed two units to the African country’s tri-border area with Burkina Faso and Niger to respond to a spate of civilian killings, it said on Thursday.
A surge in attacks since early March by an Islamic State affiliate has left hundreds of civilians dead, according to official and military sources. The region has long been a hotspot of jihadist and militia violence in West Africa.
“The security situation in the Tri-border area… particularly in the localities of Tessit, Talataye, Ansongo and the Menaka region, has deteriorated considerably in recent weeks,” said the U.N. peacekeeping mission, MINUSMA.
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MINUSMA deployed one unit to the area over a week ago and was in the process of deploying another on Thursday, it said, adding that the attacks have resulted in “dozens of deaths.”
Civilians have been targeted during a cycle of reprisal attacks between ethnic Tuareg militia groups, including the Movement for the Salvation of Azawad (MSA), and the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISGS), according to MSA and local sources.
At least 500 civilians have been killed in the last three weeks in the regions of Gao and Menaka, said a military source, requesting anonymity because he was not authorized to speak.
A government official in Gao region said about 200 civilians were killed in the commune of Talataye between March 21 and 25, and thousands more displaced.
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“We are expecting to be assassinated at any moment,” he said, speaking on condition of anonymity for security reasons.
Mali’s army conducted airstrikes in the Menaka region on March 13, which it said helped break the momentum of “terrorist groups.” It has not given a death toll from the fighting.
Mali has faced instability since 2012, when Islamists hijacked an ethnic Tuareg rebellion in the north. French troops intervened to push them out of the cities they occupied, but they have since regrouped and spread across the Sahel region.
Mali’s army has also been accused of killing civilians. A coalition of Tuareg groups on Wednesday issued a list of 17 people it said were arrested and executed by soldiers last weekend in the town of Ansongo.
A spokesman for the army did not respond to calls from Reuters. The army said in a statement on March 29 that it was investigating allegations of human rights abuses in the area and reinforcing protection of civilians in Menaka and Gao.
The army has faced similar accusations by the United Nations and human rights groups, and has in some cases acknowledged that its forces were implicated in executions. (Reporting by Paul Lorgerie; Writing by Sofia Christensen and Nellie Peyton; Editing by Bate Felix and Bill Berkrot)
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U.N. peacekeepers deployed to northeastern Mali amid spate of killings
By Paul Lorgerie
BAMAKO, March 31 (Reuters) - The United Nations peacekeeping force in Mali has deployed two units to the African country's tri-border area with Burkina Faso and Niger to respond to a spate of civilian killings, it said on Thursday.
A surge in attacks since early March by an Islamic State affiliate has left hundreds of civilians dead, according to official and military sources. The region has long been a hotspot of jihadist and militia violence in West Africa.
"The security situation in the Tri-border area... particularly in the localities of Tessit, Talataye, Ansongo and the Menaka region, has deteriorated considerably in recent weeks," said the U.N. peacekeeping mission, MINUSMA.
MINUSMA deployed one unit to the area over a week ago and was in the process of deploying another on Thursday, it said, adding that the attacks have resulted in "dozens of deaths".
Civilians have been targeted during a cycle of reprisal attacks between ethnic Tuareg militia groups, including the Movement for the Salvation of Azawad (MSA), and the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISGS), according to MSA and local sources.
At least 500 civilians have been killed in the last three weeks in the regions of Gao and Menaka, said a military source, requesting anonymity because he was not authorised to speak.
A government official in Gao region said about 200 civilians were killed in the commune of Talataye between March 21 and 25, and thousands more displaced.
"We are expecting to be assassinated at any moment," he said, speaking on condition of anonymity for security reasons.
Mali's army conducted airstrikes in the Menaka region on March 13, which it said helped break the momentum of "terrorist groups". It has not given a death toll from the fighting.
Mali has faced instability since 2012, when Islamists hijacked an ethnic Tuareg rebellion in the north. French troops intervened to push them out of the cities they occupied, but they have since regrouped and spread across the Sahel region.
Mali's army has also been accused of killing civilians. A coalition of Tuareg groups on Wednesday issued a list of 17 people it said were arrested and executed by soldiers last weekend in the town of Ansongo.
A spokesman for the army did not respond to calls from Reuters. The army said in a statement on March 29 that it was investigating allegations of human rights abuses in the area and reinforcing protection of civilians in Menaka and Gao.
The army has faced similar accusations by the United Nations and human rights groups, and has in some cases acknowledged that its forces were implicated in executions.
(Reporting by Paul Lorgerie; Writing by Sofia Christensen and Nellie Peyton; Editing by Bate Felix and Bill Berkrot)
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UN peacekeepers deployed to northeastern Mali amid spate of killings
The United Nations peacekeeping force in Mali has deployed two units to the African country's tri-border area with Burkina Faso and Niger to respond to a spate of civilian killings, it said on Thursday.
A surge in attacks since early March by an Islamic State affiliate has left hundreds of civilians dead, according to official and military sources. The region has long been a hotspot of jihadist and militia violence in West Africa.
“The security situation in the Tri-border area... particularly in the localities of Tessit, Talataye, Ansongo and the Menaka region, has deteriorated considerably in recent weeks,” said the UN peacekeeping mission, MINUSMA.
MINUSMA deployed one unit to the area over a week ago and was in the process of deploying another on Thursday, it said, adding that the attacks have resulted in “dozens of deaths”.
Civilians have been targeted during a cycle of reprisal attacks between ethnic Tuareg militia groups, including the Movement for the Salvation of Azawad (MSA), and the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISGS), according to MSA and local sources.
At least 500 civilians have been killed in the last three weeks in the regions of Gao and Menaka, said a military source, requesting anonymity because he was not authorised to speak.
A government official in Gao region said about 200 civilians were killed in the commune of Talataye between March 21 and 25, and thousands more displaced.
“We are expecting to be assassinated at any moment,” he said, speaking on condition of anonymity for security reasons.
Mali's army conducted air strikes in the Menaka region on March 13, which it said helped break the momentum of “terrorist groups”. It has not given a death toll from the fighting.
Mali has faced instability since 2012, when Islamists hijacked an ethnic Tuareg rebellion in the north. French troops intervened to push them out of the cities they occupied, but they have since regrouped and spread across the Sahel region.
Mali's army has also been accused of killing civilians. A coalition of Tuareg groups on Wednesday issued a list of 17 people it said were arrested and executed by soldiers last weekend in the town of Ansongo.
A spokesperson for the army did not respond to calls from Reuters. The army said in a statement on March 29 that it was investigating allegations of human rights abuses in the area and reinforcing protection of civilians in Menaka and Gao.
The army has faced similar accusations by the United Nations and human rights groups, and has in some cases acknowledged that its forces were implicated in executions.
Reuters
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U.N. peacekeepers deployed to northeastern Mali amid spate of killings
By Paul Lorgerie
BAMAKO, March 31 (Reuters) - The United Nations peacekeeping force in Mali has deployed two units to the African country's tri-border area with Burkina Faso and Niger to respond to a spate of civilian killings, it said on Thursday.
A surge in attacks since early March by an Islamic State affiliate has left hundreds of civilians dead, according to official and military sources. The region has long been a hotspot of jihadist and militia violence in West Africa.
"The security situation in the Tri-border area... particularly in the localities of Tessit, Talataye, Ansongo and the Menaka region, has deteriorated considerably in recent weeks," said the U.N. peacekeeping mission, MINUSMA.
MINUSMA deployed one unit to the area over a week ago and was in the process of deploying another on Thursday, it said, adding that the attacks have resulted in "dozens of deaths".
Civilians have been targeted during a cycle of reprisal attacks between ethnic Tuareg militia groups, including the Movement for the Salvation of Azawad (MSA), and the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISGS), according to MSA and local sources.
At least 500 civilians have been killed in the last three weeks in the regions of Gao and Menaka, said a military source, requesting anonymity because he was not authorised to speak.
A government official in Gao region said about 200 civilians were killed in the commune of Talataye between March 21 and 25, and thousands more displaced.
"We are expecting to be assassinated at any moment," he said, speaking on condition of anonymity for security reasons.
Mali's army conducted airstrikes in the Menaka region on March 13, which it said helped break the momentum of "terrorist groups". It has not given a death toll from the fighting.
Mali has faced instability since 2012, when Islamists hijacked an ethnic Tuareg rebellion in the north. French troops intervened to push them out of the cities they occupied, but they have since regrouped and spread across the Sahel region.
Mali's army has also been accused of killing civilians. A coalition of Tuareg groups on Wednesday issued a list of 17 people it said were arrested and executed by soldiers last weekend in the town of Ansongo.
A spokesman for the army did not respond to calls from Reuters. The army said in a statement on March 29 that it was investigating allegations of human rights abuses in the area and reinforcing protection of civilians in Menaka and Gao.
The army has faced similar accusations by the United Nations and human rights groups, and has in some cases acknowledged that its forces were implicated in executions.
(Reporting by Paul Lorgerie; Writing by Sofia Christensen and Nellie Peyton; Editing by Bate Felix and Bill Berkrot)
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U.N. peacekeepers deployed to northeastern Mali amid spate of killings
MINUSMA deployed one unit to the area over a week ago and was in the process of deploying another on Thursday, it said, adding that the attacks have resulted in "dozens of deaths". Civilians have been targeted during a cycle of reprisal attacks between ethnic Tuareg militia groups, including the Movement for the Salvation of Azawad (MSA), and the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISGS), according to MSA and local sources.
The United Nations peacekeeping force in Mali has deployed two units to the African country's tri-border area with Burkina Faso and Niger to respond to a spate of civilian killings, it said on Thursday. A surge in attacks since early March by an Islamic State affiliate has left hundreds of civilians dead, according to official and military sources. The region has long been a hotspot of jihadist and militia violence in West Africa.
"The security situation in the Tri-border area... particularly in the localities of Tessit, Talataye, Ansongo and the Menaka region, has deteriorated considerably in recent weeks," said the U.N. peacekeeping mission, MINUSMA. MINUSMA deployed one unit to the area over a week ago and was in the process of deploying another on Thursday, it said, adding that the attacks have resulted in "dozens of deaths".
Civilians have been targeted during a cycle of reprisal attacks between ethnic Tuareg militia groups, including the Movement for the Salvation of Azawad (MSA), and the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISGS), according to MSA and local sources. At least 500 civilians have been killed in the last three weeks in the regions of Gao and Menaka, said a military source, requesting anonymity because he was not authorised to speak.
A government official in Gao region said about 200 civilians were killed in the commune of Talataye between March 21 and 25, and thousands more displaced. "We are expecting to be assassinated at any moment," he said, speaking on condition of anonymity for security reasons.
Mali's army conducted airstrikes in the Menaka region on March 13, which it said helped break the momentum of "terrorist groups". It has not given a death toll from the fighting. Mali has faced instability since 2012, when Islamists hijacked an ethnic Tuareg rebellion in the north. French troops intervened to push them out of the cities they occupied, but they have since regrouped and spread across the Sahel region.
Mali's army has also been accused of killing civilians. A coalition of Tuareg groups on Wednesday issued a list of 17 people it said were arrested and executed by soldiers last weekend in the town of Ansongo. A spokesman for the army did not respond to calls from Reuters. The army said in a statement on March 29 that it was investigating allegations of human rights abuses in the area and reinforcing protection of civilians in Menaka and Gao.
The army has faced similar accusations by the United Nations and human rights groups, and has in some cases acknowledged that its forces were implicated in executions.
(This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
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America’s employers extended a streak of robust hiring in March, adding 431,000 jobs in a sign of the economy’s resilience in the face of a still-destructive pandemic and the highest inflation in 40 years.
The Labor Department’s report Friday showed that last month’s job growth helped shrink the unemployment rate to 3.6%, the lowest level since the pandemic erupted two years ago.
Despite the inflation surge, persistent supply bottlenecks, the damaging effects of COVID-19 and now a war in Europe, employers have added at least 400,000 jobs for 11 straight months. In its report Friday, the government also revised sharply up its estimate of hiring in January and February by a combined 95,000 jobs.
In an encouraging sign for the economy, 418,000 people began looking for a job in March, and many found one. Since the pandemic struck in 2020, many people have remained on the sidelines of the job market, a trend that has contributed to a chronic worker shortage in many industries.
Across the economy in March, hiring gains were widespread. Restaurants and bars added 61,000 jobs, retailers 49,000, manufacturers 38,000 and hotels 25,000.
Average hourly pay is up a strong 5.6% over the past 12 months. Though that is welcome news for employees, it is contributing to surging inflation pressures that have put the Federal Reserve on track to raise rates multiple times, perhaps aggressively, in the coming months. Those rate hikes will result in more expensive loans for many consumers and businesses.
For now, though, the job market has continued to rebound with unexpected speed from the coronavirus recession. Job openings are at a near-record level, and applications for unemployment benefits have dropped to near their lowest point since 1969.
The still-solid U.S. job market reflects a robust rebound from the brief but devastating coronavirus recession, which wiped out 22 million jobs in March and April 2020 as businesses shut down or cut hours and Americans stayed home to avoid infection.
But the recovery has been swift. Fueled by generous federal aid, savings amassed during the pandemic and ultra-low borrowing rates engineered by the Federal Reserve, U.S. consumers have spent so fast that many factories, warehouses, shipping companies and ports have failed to keep pace with their customer demand. Supply chains have snarled, forcing up prices.
As the pandemic has eased, consumers have been broadening their spending beyond goods to services, such as health care, travel and entertainment, which they had long avoided during the worst of the pandemic. The resulting high inflation is causing hardships for many lower-income households that face sharp price increases for such necessities as food, gasoline and rent.
It’s unclear how long the economy can maintain its momentum of the past year. The government relief checks are gone. The Fed raised its benchmark short-term interest rate two weeks ago and will likely keep raising it well into next year. Those rate hikes will result in more expensive loans for many consumers and businesses.
Inflation has also eroded consumers’ spending power: Hourly pay, adjusted for higher consumer prices, fell 2.6% in February from a year earlier — the 11th straight month in which inflation has outpaced year-over-year wage growth. According to AAA, average gasoline prices, at $4.23 a gallon, are up a dizzying 47% from a year ago.
Squeezed by inflation, some consumers are paring their spending. The Commerce Department reported Thursday that consumer spending rose just 0.2%% in February — and fell 0.4% when adjusted for inflation — down from a 2.7% increase in January.
Still, the job market has kept hurtling ahead. Employers posted a near-record 11.3 million positions in February. Nearly 4.4 million Americans quit their jobs, a sign of confidence that they could find something better.
Even so, so many jobs were lost in 2020 that the economy still remains 1.6 million shy of the number it had just before the pandemic struck. Over the past year, employers have added an average of 541,000 jobs a month. At that pace — no guarantee to continue — the nation would recover all the jobs lost to the pandemic by June. (That still wouldn’t include all the additional hiring that would have been done over the past two years under normal circumstances.)
Brighter job prospects are beginning to draw back into the labor force people who had remained on the sidelines because of health concerns, difficulty finding or affording daycare, generous unemployment benefits that have now expired or other reasons.
Over the past year, 3.6 million people have joined the U.S. labor force, meaning they now either have a job or are looking for one. But their ranks are still nearly 600,000 short of where they stood in February 2020, just before the pandemic slammed into the economy.
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America’s employers extended a streak of robust hiring in March, adding 431,000 jobs in a sign of the economy’s resilience in the face of a still-destructive pandemic and the highest inflation in 40 years.
The Labor Department’s report Friday showed that last month’s job growth helped shrink the unemployment rate to 3.6%, the lowest level since the pandemic erupted two years ago.
Despite the inflation surge, persistent supply bottlenecks, the damaging effects of COVID-19 and now a war in Europe, employers have added at least 400,000 jobs for 11 straight months. In its report Friday, the government also revised sharply up its estimate of hiring in January and February by a combined 95,000 jobs.
In an encouraging sign for the economy, 418,000 people began looking for a job in March, and many found one. Since the pandemic struck in 2020, many people have remained on the sidelines of the job market, a trend that has contributed to a chronic worker shortage in many industries.
Across the economy in March, hiring gains were widespread. Restaurants and bars added 61,000 jobs, retailers 49,000, manufacturers 38,000 and hotels 25,000.
Average hourly pay is up a strong 5.6% over the past 12 months. Though that is welcome news for employees, it is contributing to surging inflation pressures that have put the Federal Reserve on track to raise rates multiple times, perhaps aggressively, in the coming months. Those rate hikes will result in more expensive loans for many consumers and businesses.
For now, though, the job market has continued to rebound with unexpected speed from the coronavirus recession. Job openings are at a near-record level, and applications for unemployment benefits have dropped to near their lowest point since 1969.
The still-solid U.S. job market reflects a robust rebound from the brief but devastating coronavirus recession, which wiped out 22 million jobs in March and April 2020 as businesses shut down or cut hours and Americans stayed home to avoid infection.
But the recovery has been swift. Fueled by generous federal aid, savings amassed during the pandemic and ultra-low borrowing rates engineered by the Federal Reserve, U.S. consumers have spent so fast that many factories, warehouses, shipping companies and ports have failed to keep pace with their customer demand. Supply chains have snarled, forcing up prices.
As the pandemic has eased, consumers have been broadening their spending beyond goods to services, such as health care, travel and entertainment, which they had long avoided during the worst of the pandemic. The resulting high inflation is causing hardships for many lower-income households that face sharp price increases for such necessities as food, gasoline and rent.
It’s unclear how long the economy can maintain its momentum of the past year. The government relief checks are gone. The Fed raised its benchmark short-term interest rate two weeks ago and will likely keep raising it well into next year. Those rate hikes will result in more expensive loans for many consumers and businesses.
Inflation has also eroded consumers’ spending power: Hourly pay, adjusted for higher consumer prices, fell 2.6% in February from a year earlier — the 11th straight month in which inflation has outpaced year-over-year wage growth. According to AAA, average gasoline prices, at $4.23 a gallon, are up a dizzying 47% from a year ago.
Squeezed by inflation, some consumers are paring their spending. The Commerce Department reported Thursday that consumer spending rose just 0.2%% in February — and fell 0.4% when adjusted for inflation — down from a 2.7% increase in January.
Still, the job market has kept hurtling ahead. Employers posted a near-record 11.3 million positions in February. Nearly 4.4 million Americans quit their jobs, a sign of confidence that they could find something better.
Even so, so many jobs were lost in 2020 that the economy still remains 1.6 million shy of the number it had just before the pandemic struck. Over the past year, employers have added an average of 541,000 jobs a month. At that pace — no guarantee to continue — the nation would recover all the jobs lost to the pandemic by June. (That still wouldn’t include all the additional hiring that would have been done over the past two years under normal circumstances.)
Brighter job prospects are beginning to draw back into the labor force people who had remained on the sidelines because of health concerns, difficulty finding or affording daycare, generous unemployment benefits that have now expired or other reasons.
Over the past year, 3.6 million people have joined the U.S. labor force, meaning they now either have a job or are looking for one. But their ranks are still nearly 600,000 short of where they stood in February 2020, just before the pandemic slammed into the economy.
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America’s employers extended a streak of robust hiring in March, adding 431,000 jobs in a sign of the economy’s resilience in the face of a still-destructive pandemic and the highest inflation in 40 years.
The Labor Department’s report Friday showed that last month’s job growth helped shrink the unemployment rate to 3.6%, the lowest level since the pandemic erupted two years ago.
Despite the inflation surge, persistent supply bottlenecks, the damaging effects of COVID-19 and now a war in Europe, employers have added at least 400,000 jobs for 11 straight months. In its report Friday, the government also revised sharply up its estimate of hiring in January and February by a combined 95,000 jobs.
In an encouraging sign for the economy, 418,000 people began looking for a job in March, and many found one. Since the pandemic struck in 2020, many people have remained on the sidelines of the job market, a trend that has contributed to a chronic worker shortage in many industries.
Across the economy in March, hiring gains were widespread. Restaurants and bars added 61,000 jobs, retailers 49,000, manufacturers 38,000 and hotels 25,000.
Average hourly pay is up a strong 5.6% over the past 12 months. Though that is welcome news for employees, it is contributing to surging inflation pressures that have put the Federal Reserve on track to raise rates multiple times, perhaps aggressively, in the coming months. Those rate hikes will result in more expensive loans for many consumers and businesses.
For now, though, the job market has continued to rebound with unexpected speed from the coronavirus recession. Job openings are at a near-record level, and applications for unemployment benefits have dropped to near their lowest point since 1969.
The still-solid U.S. job market reflects a robust rebound from the brief but devastating coronavirus recession, which wiped out 22 million jobs in March and April 2020 as businesses shut down or cut hours and Americans stayed home to avoid infection.
But the recovery has been swift. Fueled by generous federal aid, savings amassed during the pandemic and ultra-low borrowing rates engineered by the Federal Reserve, U.S. consumers have spent so fast that many factories, warehouses, shipping companies and ports have failed to keep pace with their customer demand. Supply chains have snarled, forcing up prices.
As the pandemic has eased, consumers have been broadening their spending beyond goods to services, such as health care, travel and entertainment, which they had long avoided during the worst of the pandemic. The resulting high inflation is causing hardships for many lower-income households that face sharp price increases for such necessities as food, gasoline and rent.
It’s unclear how long the economy can maintain its momentum of the past year. The government relief checks are gone. The Fed raised its benchmark short-term interest rate two weeks ago and will likely keep raising it well into next year. Those rate hikes will result in more expensive loans for many consumers and businesses.
Inflation has also eroded consumers’ spending power: Hourly pay, adjusted for higher consumer prices, fell 2.6% in February from a year earlier — the 11th straight month in which inflation has outpaced year-over-year wage growth. According to AAA, average gasoline prices, at $4.23 a gallon, are up a dizzying 47% from a year ago.
Squeezed by inflation, some consumers are paring their spending. The Commerce Department reported Thursday that consumer spending rose just 0.2%% in February — and fell 0.4% when adjusted for inflation — down from a 2.7% increase in January.
Still, the job market has kept hurtling ahead. Employers posted a near-record 11.3 million positions in February. Nearly 4.4 million Americans quit their jobs, a sign of confidence that they could find something better.
Even so, so many jobs were lost in 2020 that the economy still remains 1.6 million shy of the number it had just before the pandemic struck. Over the past year, employers have added an average of 541,000 jobs a month. At that pace — no guarantee to continue — the nation would recover all the jobs lost to the pandemic by June. (That still wouldn’t include all the additional hiring that would have been done over the past two years under normal circumstances.)
Brighter job prospects are beginning to draw back into the labor force people who had remained on the sidelines because of health concerns, difficulty finding or affording daycare, generous unemployment benefits that have now expired or other reasons.
Over the past year, 3.6 million people have joined the U.S. labor force, meaning they now either have a job or are looking for one. But their ranks are still nearly 600,000 short of where they stood in February 2020, just before the pandemic slammed into the economy.
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America’s employers extended a streak of robust hiring in March, adding 431,000 jobs in a sign of the economy’s resilience in the face of a still-destructive pandemic and the highest inflation in 40 years.
The Labor Department’s report Friday showed that last month’s job growth helped shrink the unemployment rate to 3.6%, the lowest level since the pandemic erupted two years ago.
Despite the inflation surge, persistent supply bottlenecks, the damaging effects of COVID-19 and now a war in Europe, employers have added at least 400,000 jobs for 11 straight months. In its report Friday, the government also revised sharply up its estimate of hiring in January and February by a combined 95,000 jobs.
In an encouraging sign for the economy, 418,000 people began looking for a job in March, and many found one. Since the pandemic struck in 2020, many people have remained on the sidelines of the job market, a trend that has contributed to a chronic worker shortage in many industries.
Across the economy in March, hiring gains were widespread. Restaurants and bars added 61,000 jobs, retailers 49,000, manufacturers 38,000 and hotels 25,000.
Average hourly pay is up a strong 5.6% over the past 12 months. Though that is welcome news for employees, it is contributing to surging inflation pressures that have put the Federal Reserve on track to raise rates multiple times, perhaps aggressively, in the coming months. Those rate hikes will result in more expensive loans for many consumers and businesses.
For now, though, the job market has continued to rebound with unexpected speed from the coronavirus recession. Job openings are at a near-record level, and applications for unemployment benefits have dropped to near their lowest point since 1969.
The still-solid U.S. job market reflects a robust rebound from the brief but devastating coronavirus recession, which wiped out 22 million jobs in March and April 2020 as businesses shut down or cut hours and Americans stayed home to avoid infection.
But the recovery has been swift. Fueled by generous federal aid, savings amassed during the pandemic and ultra-low borrowing rates engineered by the Federal Reserve, U.S. consumers have spent so fast that many factories, warehouses, shipping companies and ports have failed to keep pace with their customer demand. Supply chains have snarled, forcing up prices.
As the pandemic has eased, consumers have been broadening their spending beyond goods to services, such as health care, travel and entertainment, which they had long avoided during the worst of the pandemic. The resulting high inflation is causing hardships for many lower-income households that face sharp price increases for such necessities as food, gasoline and rent.
It’s unclear how long the economy can maintain its momentum of the past year. The government relief checks are gone. The Fed raised its benchmark short-term interest rate two weeks ago and will likely keep raising it well into next year. Those rate hikes will result in more expensive loans for many consumers and businesses.
Inflation has also eroded consumers’ spending power: Hourly pay, adjusted for higher consumer prices, fell 2.6% in February from a year earlier — the 11th straight month in which inflation has outpaced year-over-year wage growth. According to AAA, average gasoline prices, at $4.23 a gallon, are up a dizzying 47% from a year ago.
Squeezed by inflation, some consumers are paring their spending. The Commerce Department reported Thursday that consumer spending rose just 0.2%% in February — and fell 0.4% when adjusted for inflation — down from a 2.7% increase in January.
Still, the job market has kept hurtling ahead. Employers posted a near-record 11.3 million positions in February. Nearly 4.4 million Americans quit their jobs, a sign of confidence that they could find something better.
Even so, so many jobs were lost in 2020 that the economy still remains 1.6 million shy of the number it had just before the pandemic struck. Over the past year, employers have added an average of 541,000 jobs a month. At that pace — no guarantee to continue — the nation would recover all the jobs lost to the pandemic by June. (That still wouldn’t include all the additional hiring that would have been done over the past two years under normal circumstances.)
Brighter job prospects are beginning to draw back into the labor force people who had remained on the sidelines because of health concerns, difficulty finding or affording daycare, generous unemployment benefits that have now expired or other reasons.
Over the past year, 3.6 million people have joined the U.S. labor force, meaning they now either have a job or are looking for one. But their ranks are still nearly 600,000 short of where they stood in February 2020, just before the pandemic slammed into the economy.
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America’s employers extended a streak of robust hiring in March, adding 431,000 jobs in a sign of the economy’s resilience in the face of a still-destructive pandemic and the highest inflation in 40 years.
The Labor Department’s report Friday showed that last month’s job growth helped shrink the unemployment rate to 3.6%, the lowest level since the pandemic erupted two years ago.
Despite the inflation surge, persistent supply bottlenecks, the damaging effects of COVID-19 and now a war in Europe, employers have added at least 400,000 jobs for 11 straight months. In its report Friday, the government also revised sharply up its estimate of hiring in January and February by a combined 95,000 jobs.
In an encouraging sign for the economy, 418,000 people began looking for a job in March, and many found one. Since the pandemic struck in 2020, many people have remained on the sidelines of the job market, a trend that has contributed to a chronic worker shortage in many industries.
Across the economy in March, hiring gains were widespread. Restaurants and bars added 61,000 jobs, retailers 49,000, manufacturers 38,000 and hotels 25,000.
Average hourly pay is up a strong 5.6% over the past 12 months. Though that is welcome news for employees, it is contributing to surging inflation pressures that have put the Federal Reserve on track to raise rates multiple times, perhaps aggressively, in the coming months. Those rate hikes will result in more expensive loans for many consumers and businesses.
For now, though, the job market has continued to rebound with unexpected speed from the coronavirus recession. Job openings are at a near-record level, and applications for unemployment benefits have dropped to near their lowest point since 1969.
The still-solid U.S. job market reflects a robust rebound from the brief but devastating coronavirus recession, which wiped out 22 million jobs in March and April 2020 as businesses shut down or cut hours and Americans stayed home to avoid infection.
But the recovery has been swift. Fueled by generous federal aid, savings amassed during the pandemic and ultra-low borrowing rates engineered by the Federal Reserve, U.S. consumers have spent so fast that many factories, warehouses, shipping companies and ports have failed to keep pace with their customer demand. Supply chains have snarled, forcing up prices.
As the pandemic has eased, consumers have been broadening their spending beyond goods to services, such as health care, travel and entertainment, which they had long avoided during the worst of the pandemic. The resulting high inflation is causing hardships for many lower-income households that face sharp price increases for such necessities as food, gasoline and rent.
It’s unclear how long the economy can maintain its momentum of the past year. The government relief checks are gone. The Fed raised its benchmark short-term interest rate two weeks ago and will likely keep raising it well into next year. Those rate hikes will result in more expensive loans for many consumers and businesses.
Inflation has also eroded consumers’ spending power: Hourly pay, adjusted for higher consumer prices, fell 2.6% in February from a year earlier — the 11th straight month in which inflation has outpaced year-over-year wage growth. According to AAA, average gasoline prices, at $4.23 a gallon, are up a dizzying 47% from a year ago.
Squeezed by inflation, some consumers are paring their spending. The Commerce Department reported Thursday that consumer spending rose just 0.2%% in February — and fell 0.4% when adjusted for inflation — down from a 2.7% increase in January.
Still, the job market has kept hurtling ahead. Employers posted a near-record 11.3 million positions in February. Nearly 4.4 million Americans quit their jobs, a sign of confidence that they could find something better.
Even so, so many jobs were lost in 2020 that the economy still remains 1.6 million shy of the number it had just before the pandemic struck. Over the past year, employers have added an average of 541,000 jobs a month. At that pace — no guarantee to continue — the nation would recover all the jobs lost to the pandemic by June. (That still wouldn’t include all the additional hiring that would have been done over the past two years under normal circumstances.)
Brighter job prospects are beginning to draw back into the labor force people who had remained on the sidelines because of health concerns, difficulty finding or affording daycare, generous unemployment benefits that have now expired or other reasons.
Over the past year, 3.6 million people have joined the U.S. labor force, meaning they now either have a job or are looking for one. But their ranks are still nearly 600,000 short of where they stood in February 2020, just before the pandemic slammed into the economy.
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America’s employers extended a streak of robust hiring in March, adding 431,000 jobs in a sign of the economy’s resilience in the face of a still-destructive pandemic and the highest inflation in 40 years.
The Labor Department’s report Friday showed that last month’s job growth helped shrink the unemployment rate to 3.6%, the lowest level since the pandemic erupted two years ago.
Despite the inflation surge, persistent supply bottlenecks, the damaging effects of COVID-19 and now a war in Europe, employers have added at least 400,000 jobs for 11 straight months. In its report Friday, the government also revised sharply up its estimate of hiring in January and February by a combined 95,000 jobs.
In an encouraging sign for the economy, 418,000 people began looking for a job in March, and many found one. Since the pandemic struck in 2020, many people have remained on the sidelines of the job market, a trend that has contributed to a chronic worker shortage in many industries.
Across the economy in March, hiring gains were widespread. Restaurants and bars added 61,000 jobs, retailers 49,000, manufacturers 38,000 and hotels 25,000.
Average hourly pay is up a strong 5.6% over the past 12 months. Though that is welcome news for employees, it is contributing to surging inflation pressures that have put the Federal Reserve on track to raise rates multiple times, perhaps aggressively, in the coming months. Those rate hikes will result in more expensive loans for many consumers and businesses.
For now, though, the job market has continued to rebound with unexpected speed from the coronavirus recession. Job openings are at a near-record level, and applications for unemployment benefits have dropped to near their lowest point since 1969.
The still-solid U.S. job market reflects a robust rebound from the brief but devastating coronavirus recession, which wiped out 22 million jobs in March and April 2020 as businesses shut down or cut hours and Americans stayed home to avoid infection.
But the recovery has been swift. Fueled by generous federal aid, savings amassed during the pandemic and ultra-low borrowing rates engineered by the Federal Reserve, U.S. consumers have spent so fast that many factories, warehouses, shipping companies and ports have failed to keep pace with their customer demand. Supply chains have snarled, forcing up prices.
As the pandemic has eased, consumers have been broadening their spending beyond goods to services, such as health care, travel and entertainment, which they had long avoided during the worst of the pandemic. The resulting high inflation is causing hardships for many lower-income households that face sharp price increases for such necessities as food, gasoline and rent.
It’s unclear how long the economy can maintain its momentum of the past year. The government relief checks are gone. The Fed raised its benchmark short-term interest rate two weeks ago and will likely keep raising it well into next year. Those rate hikes will result in more expensive loans for many consumers and businesses.
Inflation has also eroded consumers’ spending power: Hourly pay, adjusted for higher consumer prices, fell 2.6% in February from a year earlier — the 11th straight month in which inflation has outpaced year-over-year wage growth. According to AAA, average gasoline prices, at $4.23 a gallon, are up a dizzying 47% from a year ago.
Squeezed by inflation, some consumers are paring their spending. The Commerce Department reported Thursday that consumer spending rose just 0.2%% in February — and fell 0.4% when adjusted for inflation — down from a 2.7% increase in January.
Still, the job market has kept hurtling ahead. Employers posted a near-record 11.3 million positions in February. Nearly 4.4 million Americans quit their jobs, a sign of confidence that they could find something better.
Even so, so many jobs were lost in 2020 that the economy still remains 1.6 million shy of the number it had just before the pandemic struck. Over the past year, employers have added an average of 541,000 jobs a month. At that pace — no guarantee to continue — the nation would recover all the jobs lost to the pandemic by June. (That still wouldn’t include all the additional hiring that would have been done over the past two years under normal circumstances.)
Brighter job prospects are beginning to draw back into the labor force people who had remained on the sidelines because of health concerns, difficulty finding or affording daycare, generous unemployment benefits that have now expired or other reasons.
Over the past year, 3.6 million people have joined the U.S. labor force, meaning they now either have a job or are looking for one. But their ranks are still nearly 600,000 short of where they stood in February 2020, just before the pandemic slammed into the economy.
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CITLUK, Serbia (AP) — An accident Friday in a coal mine in central Serbia killed eight miners and wounded 18 others, authorities said, adding that the workers apparently suffocated from too much methane gas.
The accident in the Soko coal mine, located 200 kilometers (125 miles) southeast of Belgrade, the capital, occurred shortly after 4 a.m. Officials said an investigation was underway to determine exactly what happened.
“Inspectors, police and all relevant authorities are at the scene, doing what is necessary to determine the cause of this tragedy,” said the Mining and Energy Minister Zorana Mihajlovic.
The state RTS television and other local media initially reported that part of the pit collapsed, releasing the methane gas inside and trapping the miners. But MIhajlovic, who visited the site Friday, denied reports of an explosion.
“There was no explosion or anything, but the rise in methane was such that they suffocated,” said Mihajlovic, expressing condolences to the families of the victims and promising state help.
The Soko mine has had several serious accidents since it started operating in the early 1900s, including one in 1998 that killed 29 miners.
Drago Milinkovic, the Soko coal mine manager, said initial information suggested there was a “sudden release of methane” gas into the mining area.
“Soko coal mine is a dangerous coal mine, dangerous from the aspect of methane,” he said. “Security measures are at the highest level in the coal mine, but this time there was a sudden release of methane and simply the monitoring and the equipment that were in place did not help.”
Doctors in nearby Aleksinac, where injured miners were brought, said their injuries mostly are not serious. Town authorities declared a day of mourning to be held Saturday.
Near the mine, stunned locals stood in silence. One miner who identified himself only by his first name, Milan, said he usually worked in the overnight shift.
“I changed shifts because of my family,” he said. “It could have been me.”
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CITLUK, Serbia (AP) — An accident Friday in a coal mine in central Serbia killed eight miners and wounded 18 others, authorities said, adding that the workers apparently suffocated from too much methane gas.
The accident in the Soko coal mine, located 200 kilometers (125 miles) southeast of Belgrade, the capital, occurred shortly after 4 a.m. Officials said an investigation was underway to determine exactly what happened.
“Inspectors, police and all relevant authorities are at the scene, doing what is necessary to determine the cause of this tragedy,” said the Mining and Energy Minister Zorana Mihajlovic.
The state RTS television and other local media initially reported that part of the pit collapsed, releasing the methane gas inside and trapping the miners. But MIhajlovic, who visited the site Friday, denied reports of an explosion.
“There was no explosion or anything, but the rise in methane was such that they suffocated,” said Mihajlovic, expressing condolences to the families of the victims and promising state help.
The Soko mine has had several serious accidents since it started operating in the early 1900s, including one in 1998 that killed 29 miners.
Drago Milinkovic, the Soko coal mine manager, said initial information suggested there was a “sudden release of methane” gas into the mining area.
“Soko coal mine is a dangerous coal mine, dangerous from the aspect of methane,” he said. “Security measures are at the highest level in the coal mine, but this time there was a sudden release of methane and simply the monitoring and the equipment that were in place did not help.”
Doctors in nearby Aleksinac, where injured miners were brought, said their injuries mostly are not serious. Town authorities declared a day of mourning to be held Saturday.
Near the mine, stunned locals stood in silence. One miner who identified himself only by his first name, Milan, said he usually worked in the overnight shift.
“I changed shifts because of my family,” he said. “It could have been me.”
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CITLUK, Serbia (AP) — An accident Friday in a coal mine in central Serbia killed eight miners and wounded 18 others, authorities said, adding that the workers apparently suffocated from too much methane gas.
The accident in the Soko coal mine, located 200 kilometers (125 miles) southeast of Belgrade, the capital, occurred shortly after 4 a.m. Officials said an investigation was underway to determine exactly what happened.
“Inspectors, police and all relevant authorities are at the scene, doing what is necessary to determine the cause of this tragedy,” said the Mining and Energy Minister Zorana Mihajlovic.
The state RTS television and other local media initially reported that part of the pit collapsed, releasing the methane gas inside and trapping the miners. But MIhajlovic, who visited the site Friday, denied reports of an explosion.
“There was no explosion or anything, but the rise in methane was such that they suffocated,” said Mihajlovic, expressing condolences to the families of the victims and promising state help.
The Soko mine has had several serious accidents since it started operating in the early 1900s, including one in 1998 that killed 29 miners.
Drago Milinkovic, the Soko coal mine manager, said initial information suggested there was a “sudden release of methane” gas into the mining area.
“Soko coal mine is a dangerous coal mine, dangerous from the aspect of methane,” he said. “Security measures are at the highest level in the coal mine, but this time there was a sudden release of methane and simply the monitoring and the equipment that were in place did not help.”
Doctors in nearby Aleksinac, where injured miners were brought, said their injuries mostly are not serious. Town authorities declared a day of mourning to be held Saturday.
Near the mine, stunned locals stood in silence. One miner who identified himself only by his first name, Milan, said he usually worked in the overnight shift.
“I changed shifts because of my family,” he said. “It could have been me.”
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CITLUK, Serbia (AP) — An accident Friday in a coal mine in central Serbia killed eight miners and wounded 18 others, authorities said, adding that the workers apparently suffocated from too much methane gas.
The accident in the Soko coal mine, located 200 kilometers (125 miles) southeast of Belgrade, the capital, occurred shortly after 4 a.m. Officials said an investigation was underway to determine exactly what happened.
“Inspectors, police and all relevant authorities are at the scene, doing what is necessary to determine the cause of this tragedy,” said the Mining and Energy Minister Zorana Mihajlovic.
The state RTS television and other local media initially reported that part of the pit collapsed, releasing the methane gas inside and trapping the miners. But MIhajlovic, who visited the site Friday, denied reports of an explosion.
“There was no explosion or anything, but the rise in methane was such that they suffocated,” said Mihajlovic, expressing condolences to the families of the victims and promising state help.
The Soko mine has had several serious accidents since it started operating in the early 1900s, including one in 1998 that killed 29 miners.
Drago Milinkovic, the Soko coal mine manager, said initial information suggested there was a “sudden release of methane” gas into the mining area.
“Soko coal mine is a dangerous coal mine, dangerous from the aspect of methane,” he said. “Security measures are at the highest level in the coal mine, but this time there was a sudden release of methane and simply the monitoring and the equipment that were in place did not help.”
Doctors in nearby Aleksinac, where injured miners were brought, said their injuries mostly are not serious. Town authorities declared a day of mourning to be held Saturday.
Near the mine, stunned locals stood in silence. One miner who identified himself only by his first name, Milan, said he usually worked in the overnight shift.
“I changed shifts because of my family,” he said. “It could have been me.”
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This story corrects the minister’s last name to Mihajlovic.
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CITLUK, Serbia (AP) — An accident Friday in a coal mine in central Serbia killed eight miners and wounded 18 others, authorities said, adding that the workers apparently suffocated from too much methane gas.
The accident in the Soko coal mine, located 200 kilometers (125 miles) southeast of Belgrade, the capital, occurred shortly after 4 a.m. Officials said an investigation was underway to determine exactly what happened.
“Inspectors, police and all relevant authorities are at the scene, doing what is necessary to determine the cause of this tragedy,” said the Mining and Energy Minister Zorana Mihajlovic.
The state RTS television and other local media initially reported that part of the pit collapsed, releasing the methane gas inside and trapping the miners. But MIhajlovic, who visited the site Friday, denied reports of an explosion.
“There was no explosion or anything, but the rise in methane was such that they suffocated,” said Mihajlovic, expressing condolences to the families of the victims and promising state help.
The Soko mine has had several serious accidents since it started operating in the early 1900s, including one in 1998 that killed 29 miners.
Drago Milinkovic, the Soko coal mine manager, said initial information suggested there was a “sudden release of methane” gas into the mining area.
“Soko coal mine is a dangerous coal mine, dangerous from the aspect of methane,” he said. “Security measures are at the highest level in the coal mine, but this time there was a sudden release of methane and simply the monitoring and the equipment that were in place did not help.”
Doctors in nearby Aleksinac, where injured miners were brought, said their injuries mostly are not serious. Town authorities declared a day of mourning to be held Saturday.
Near the mine, stunned locals stood in silence. One miner who identified himself only by his first name, Milan, said he usually worked in the overnight shift.
“I changed shifts because of my family,” he said. “It could have been me.”
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CITLUK, Serbia (AP) — An accident Friday in a coal mine in central Serbia killed eight miners and wounded 18 others, authorities said, adding that the workers apparently suffocated from too much methane gas.
The accident in the Soko coal mine, located 200 kilometers (125 miles) southeast of Belgrade, the capital, occurred shortly after 4 a.m. Officials said an investigation was underway to determine exactly what happened.
“Inspectors, police and all relevant authorities are at the scene, doing what is necessary to determine the cause of this tragedy,” said the Mining and Energy Minister Zorana Mihajlovic.
The state RTS television and other local media initially reported that part of the pit collapsed, releasing the methane gas inside and trapping the miners. But MIhajlovic, who visited the site Friday, denied reports of an explosion.
“There was no explosion or anything, but the rise in methane was such that they suffocated,” said Mihajlovic, expressing condolences to the families of the victims and promising state help.
The Soko mine has had several serious accidents since it started operating in the early 1900s, including one in 1998 that killed 29 miners.
Drago Milinkovic, the Soko coal mine manager, said initial information suggested there was a “sudden release of methane” gas into the mining area.
“Soko coal mine is a dangerous coal mine, dangerous from the aspect of methane,” he said. “Security measures are at the highest level in the coal mine, but this time there was a sudden release of methane and simply the monitoring and the equipment that were in place did not help.”
Doctors in nearby Aleksinac, where injured miners were brought, said their injuries mostly are not serious. Town authorities declared a day of mourning to be held Saturday.
Near the mine, stunned locals stood in silence. One miner who identified himself only by his first name, Milan, said he usually worked in the overnight shift.
“I changed shifts because of my family,” he said. “It could have been me.”
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This story corrects the minister’s last name to Mihajlovic.
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PETCO ACOKEE-MART BALMOUT BAL MT 2 M. DOLGEL 3G/T3N N08-F4 E 8M ÓZGİS M.GULYABISÄHLIDIN FUTAN FALÃ…FU ÂÑGI G.AÎSIDNES M. ÔFINÄJF ÄÎSADRMà How did a nice Jewish boy from Brooklyn whose parents were Lithuanian immigrants grow up to write music that captured the aspirational spirit of the American West? Jacquelyn Helin, one of New Mexico’s most accomplished and thoughtful pianists, examines this and other aspects of Aaron Copland’s career and music in a lecture-recital for Renesan Institute for Lifelong Learning on Thursday, April 7.
“I’ve thought a lot about what makes Aaron’s music that quintessentially American voice,” she says. “For me it’s the sound, not just the folk tunes and folk subjects. The sonority of his musical language has an aspirational quality through the wideness of the spacing and his unusual triad formations.”
When Helin thinks about Copland, it doesn’t just involve score playing and book reading. The two became friends shortly after she moved to New York in the late 1970s, and Copland very much admired her playing. “Symphony Space was doing these ‘Wall-to-Wall Concerts’ which were 13-hour marathons focused on a particular composer, in this case Aaron Copland, to honor his 80th birthday. They asked me to play his Piano Sonata from 1941 and put together a group to perform his Sextet for clarinet, strings, and piano that dates from a few years before the sonata. Aaron was there, and that was how we met.”
Helin’s program for Renesan includes three large-scale works, the sonata along with the Piano Variations (“It’s from 1930 and is generally considered one of his greatest pieces,” Helin says. “This will be the first time I’ve performed it!”) and an arrangement of his orchestral work El Salon Mexico. Copland paid an aspiring young composer-conductor named Leonard Bernstein $25 to write its solo piano version.
Copland’s Piano Sonata was commissioned by playwright Clifford Odets, with whom he had worked in the Group Theater during the 1930s. “Clifford loved Aaron’s music, and the sonata is dedicated to him,” Helin explains. “I fell in love with this in my early 20s. It’s monumental and beautiful, and a bit less gnarly than the Piano Variations. It’s emotionally compelling and it winds up in a very transcendental place at the end. Bernstein loved it, lots of pianists love it and love to play it, because it’s virtuosic, big, and satisfying.”
The composer wrote of it: “The Sonata lies somewhere between the Variations and Our Town [his score for the 1940 film]. One thinks of the sonata as dramatic — a kind of play being acted out with plenty of time for self-expression. It seems to me that my Piano Sonata follows that idea.” It’s an especially appropriate thought given the commissioner’s profession. Helin’s program will also include excerpts from Our Town, so attendees can hear the progression from variations to sonata to film score that Copland described.
Copland’s film work included Of Mice and Men (1939), The North Star (1943), The Red Pony (1949), and The Heiress (1939), with the last winning the Academy Award for best original score. Before his film career Copland had eked out a living from commissions, lecture-recitals, small fellowships, and private students. Film royalties changed his way of life not at all. “He had few material needs, and he lived like a monk, in this little studio apartment in the West 60s,” says Helin. “Aaron turned down a position at Juilliard because he didn’t want to take the time away from his composing.”
Helin’s presentation will no doubt include some personal anecdotes, but don’t expect to hear about scandalous escapades or prima donna tantrums. The man who wrote Fanfare for the Common Man spent his life supporting the common good, especially when it came to other composers, supporting their careers while viewing their work with critical honesty. “He was almost always unfailingly nice,” Helin says, “and he achieved so much in spite of it. Aaron let bad reviews and other setbacks just roll off him and he kept going. He was a nurturer and saw himself as part of a group of composers whose job was to put America on the classical music map.”
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Fri. Apr. 22 at 9 p.m. on WKAR-HD 23.1 & STREAMING | Learn how the works of an Jewish-American classical composer developed into a signature American sound.
Drawing from his Jewish roots, modernism and American folk music, Pulitzer-, Grammy- and Oscar-winning composer Aaron Copland created a distinctive American sound in both his classical compositions and film scores.
Like Copland did for much of his career, host Scott Yoo and fellow musicians spend time working with students at a music festival in Colorado to strengthen their auditioning skills and better understand Copland’s music.
To discover Copland’s inspiration, Yoo travels to New York to explore the Jewish music Copland was raised with as well as modernist music through performances by Cantor Daniel Mutlu, violinist Steven Copes, cellist Mark Kosower, festival music director and pianist Susan Grace and pianist John Novacek.
Watch this episode at video.wkar.org during or after the premiere date.
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PETCO ACOKEE-MART BALMOUT BAL MT 2 M. DOLGEL 3G/T3N N08-F4 E 8M ÓZGİS M.GULYABISÄHLIDIN FUTAN FALÃ…FU ÂÑGI G.AÎSIDNES M. ÔFINÄJF ÄÎSADRMà How did a nice Jewish boy from Brooklyn whose parents were Lithuanian immigrants grow up to write music that captured the aspirational spirit of the American West? Jacquelyn Helin, one of New Mexico’s most accomplished and thoughtful pianists, examines this and other aspects of Aaron Copland’s career and music in a lecture-recital for Renesan Institute for Lifelong Learning on Thursday, April 7.
“I’ve thought a lot about what makes Aaron’s music that quintessentially American voice,” she says. “For me it’s the sound, not just the folk tunes and folk subjects. The sonority of his musical language has an aspirational quality through the wideness of the spacing and his unusual triad formations.”
When Helin thinks about Copland, it doesn’t just involve score playing and book reading. The two became friends shortly after she moved to New York in the late 1970s, and Copland very much admired her playing. “Symphony Space was doing these ‘Wall-to-Wall Concerts’ which were 13-hour marathons focused on a particular composer, in this case Aaron Copland, to honor his 80th birthday. They asked me to play his Piano Sonata from 1941 and put together a group to perform his Sextet for clarinet, strings, and piano that dates from a few years before the sonata. Aaron was there, and that was how we met.”
Helin’s program for Renesan includes three large-scale works, the sonata along with the Piano Variations (“It’s from 1930 and is generally considered one of his greatest pieces,” Helin says. “This will be the first time I’ve performed it!”) and an arrangement of his orchestral work El Salon Mexico. Copland paid an aspiring young composer-conductor named Leonard Bernstein $25 to write its solo piano version.
Copland’s Piano Sonata was commissioned by playwright Clifford Odets, with whom he had worked in the Group Theater during the 1930s. “Clifford loved Aaron’s music, and the sonata is dedicated to him,” Helin explains. “I fell in love with this in my early 20s. It’s monumental and beautiful, and a bit less gnarly than the Piano Variations. It’s emotionally compelling and it winds up in a very transcendental place at the end. Bernstein loved it, lots of pianists love it and love to play it, because it’s virtuosic, big, and satisfying.”
The composer wrote of it: “The Sonata lies somewhere between the Variations and Our Town [his score for the 1940 film]. One thinks of the sonata as dramatic — a kind of play being acted out with plenty of time for self-expression. It seems to me that my Piano Sonata follows that idea.” It’s an especially appropriate thought given the commissioner’s profession. Helin’s program will also include excerpts from Our Town, so attendees can hear the progression from variations to sonata to film score that Copland described.
Copland’s film work included Of Mice and Men (1939), The North Star (1943), The Red Pony (1949), and The Heiress (1939), with the last winning the Academy Award for best original score. Before his film career Copland had eked out a living from commissions, lecture-recitals, small fellowships, and private students. Film royalties changed his way of life not at all. “He had few material needs, and he lived like a monk, in this little studio apartment in the West 60s,” says Helin. “Aaron turned down a position at Juilliard because he didn’t want to take the time away from his composing.”
Helin’s presentation will no doubt include some personal anecdotes, but don’t expect to hear about scandalous escapades or prima donna tantrums. The man who wrote Fanfare for the Common Man spent his life supporting the common good, especially when it came to other composers, supporting their careers while viewing their work with critical honesty. “He was almost always unfailingly nice,” Helin says, “and he achieved so much in spite of it. Aaron let bad reviews and other setbacks just roll off him and he kept going. He was a nurturer and saw himself as part of a group of composers whose job was to put America on the classical music map.”
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The one time Gerhardt Zimmermann got to meet composer Aaron Copland, the composer asked Zimmermann for some advice.
Which Copland promptly ignored.
“I was going to conduct his ‘Lincoln Portrait’ with the National Symphony on the lawn at the White House,” Zimmermann recalled. “He was going to do the narration for that, and he was also going to conduct Gershwin’s ‘An American in Paris.’
“Before the first rehearsal, he found me in the hallway between the dressing room and the stage,” he said. “He asked if we could talk for a moment, and he wanted us to go into the music director’s piano room for this talk.”
Once there, Copland confessed that he had never conducted “An American in Paris” before, and asked Zimmermann for some help.
“I thought, ‘Oh my goodness,’ because that piece is not easy, and to conduct it with just one rehearsal took a lot of intestinal fortitude,” Zimmermann said. “So I went through the whole score with him, singing the tunes.
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“When the rehearsal came, I was sitting in the second row, and when Copland began, the tempo he set was so much slower than I had told him,” he said. “The whole first row of the orchestra, en masse, turned and looked at me, because they knew we had talked. All I could do was shrug my shoulders. It was obvious Mr. Copland walked a little slower than the rest of us.”
Zimmermann returns to Tulsa this weekend to lead the Tulsa Symphony Orchestra in its final concert of the season, titled “Mercurial.”
The program includes one of Copland’s best-known works, the suite from the ballet “Appalachian Spring.”
“It’s such a sincere, child-like and in many ways a naïve work, on an emotional level,” Zimmermann said. “I think it is truly one of the greatest works in the literature by an American composer.”
The concert also includes works by two composers that Zimmermann also greatly appreciates: The Hungarian Dances No. 2 by Franz Liszt, and the Symphony No. 4 by Piotr Tchaikovsky.
“I think Tchaikovsky is terribly underrated,” he said. “If were to teach orchestration, I would start with ‘The Nutcracker.’ I think there is lots to learn from that score. Everything is so well worked out, so that you hear everything that is going on, and there is a heartfelt excitement in that.”
It was the range of musical sounds and colors that an orchestra can produce that attracted Zimmermann to a career as a conductor in the first place.
“I grew up in a band environment, and the first time I sat in an orchestra as an undergraduate and heard all these musical colors — how the way a violin bow is placed, and the pressure applied to it can create a different sound — I knew I wanted to be a conductor,” he said. “It was like going from box of 16 crayons to a box with 32 crayons. I always look for ways to bring out more and more color from an orchestra.”
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PETCO ACOKEE-MART BALMOUT BAL MT 2 M. DOLGEL 3G/T3N N08-F4 E 8M ÓZGİS M.GULYABISÄHLIDIN FUTAN FALÃ…FU ÂÑGI G.AÎSIDNES M. ÔFINÄJF ÄÎSADRMà How did a nice Jewish boy from Brooklyn whose parents were Lithuanian immigrants grow up to write music that captured the aspirational spirit of the American West? Jacquelyn Helin, one of New Mexico’s most accomplished and thoughtful pianists, examines this and other aspects of Aaron Copland’s career and music in a lecture-recital for Renesan Institute for Lifelong Learning on Thursday, April 7.
“I’ve thought a lot about what makes Aaron’s music that quintessentially American voice,” she says. “For me it’s the sound, not just the folk tunes and folk subjects. The sonority of his musical language has an aspirational quality through the wideness of the spacing and his unusual triad formations.”
When Helin thinks about Copland, it doesn’t just involve score playing and book reading. The two became friends shortly after she moved to New York in the late 1970s, and Copland very much admired her playing. “Symphony Space was doing these ‘Wall-to-Wall Concerts’ which were 13-hour marathons focused on a particular composer, in this case Aaron Copland, to honor his 80th birthday. They asked me to play his Piano Sonata from 1941 and put together a group to perform his Sextet for clarinet, strings, and piano that dates from a few years before the sonata. Aaron was there, and that was how we met.”
Helin’s program for Renesan includes three large-scale works, the sonata along with the Piano Variations (“It’s from 1930 and is generally considered one of his greatest pieces,” Helin says. “This will be the first time I’ve performed it!”) and an arrangement of his orchestral work El Salon Mexico. Copland paid an aspiring young composer-conductor named Leonard Bernstein $25 to write its solo piano version.
Copland’s Piano Sonata was commissioned by playwright Clifford Odets, with whom he had worked in the Group Theater during the 1930s. “Clifford loved Aaron’s music, and the sonata is dedicated to him,” Helin explains. “I fell in love with this in my early 20s. It’s monumental and beautiful, and a bit less gnarly than the Piano Variations. It’s emotionally compelling and it winds up in a very transcendental place at the end. Bernstein loved it, lots of pianists love it and love to play it, because it’s virtuosic, big, and satisfying.”
The composer wrote of it: “The Sonata lies somewhere between the Variations and Our Town [his score for the 1940 film]. One thinks of the sonata as dramatic — a kind of play being acted out with plenty of time for self-expression. It seems to me that my Piano Sonata follows that idea.” It’s an especially appropriate thought given the commissioner’s profession. Helin’s program will also include excerpts from Our Town, so attendees can hear the progression from variations to sonata to film score that Copland described.
Copland’s film work included Of Mice and Men (1939), The North Star (1943), The Red Pony (1949), and The Heiress (1939), with the last winning the Academy Award for best original score. Before his film career Copland had eked out a living from commissions, lecture-recitals, small fellowships, and private students. Film royalties changed his way of life not at all. “He had few material needs, and he lived like a monk, in this little studio apartment in the West 60s,” says Helin. “Aaron turned down a position at Juilliard because he didn’t want to take the time away from his composing.”
Helin’s presentation will no doubt include some personal anecdotes, but don’t expect to hear about scandalous escapades or prima donna tantrums. The man who wrote Fanfare for the Common Man spent his life supporting the common good, especially when it came to other composers, supporting their careers while viewing their work with critical honesty. “He was almost always unfailingly nice,” Helin says, “and he achieved so much in spite of it. Aaron let bad reviews and other setbacks just roll off him and he kept going. He was a nurturer and saw himself as part of a group of composers whose job was to put America on the classical music map.”
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Compositions and Recordings
Overture
by Aaron Copland
Aaron Copland with the London Symphony
American Hymn
by William Schuman
Jason Fettig with the United States Marine Band
Souvenir d'Amerique
by Henri Vieuxtemps
Itzhak Perlman - violin
Rifle Regiment
by John Philip Sousa
Albert Schoepper with the United States Marine Band
The Thunderer
by John Philip Sousa
Albert Schoepper with the United States Marine Band
George Washington Bicentennial
by John Philip Sousa
Timothy Foley with the Nonpareil Wind Band
Hands Across the Sea
by John Philip Sousa
Timothy Foley with the United States Marine Band
Invincible Eagle
by John Philip Sousa
John Bourgeois with the United States Marine Band
Bullets and Bayonets
by John Philip Sousa
Frederick Fennell with the Eastman Wind Ensemble
America the Beautiful
by Ward/Carmen Dragon
Carmen Dragon with the Capitol Symphony Orchestra
Armed Forces Medley
arranged by Thomas Knox
John Bourgeois with the United States Marine Band
Stars and Stripes Forever
by John Philip Sousa
Albert Schoepper with the United States Marine Band
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An influencer has been applauded for sharing her incredible transformation on Instagram.
Milly G is a Gymshark athlete who discusses her fitness journey online where she has over 257,000 followers.
Now she's been hailed for being open about her transformation after claiming that she's eating more food.
She wrote: "Countless memories are being made.
"I want to clarify that counting calories can be done in a way that isn't obsessive.
"Do what works for you so long as it helps you be the best, happiest and healthiest version of yourself."
But Milly claimed that after finally breaking her eight-year steak, she realised it was better to not track her calories.
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She explained how although she wasn't obsessive about it all the time, she found herself restricted with her food and drink.
Milly continued: "I personally don't think that is a healthy mindset to have when you're socialising.
"Thinking about calories in the back of your head when you're meant to solely be living in the moment.
"I found it hard to really enjoy moments when I was tracking."
But after ditching the practice, Milly attended a wedding where she enjoyed "all the food" she wanted.
She admitted: "I didn't binge, I didn't restrict.
"I just ate and drank until I was satisfied and happy, which makes me happy knowing it's possible to be in this place with food.
"Go out and enjoy yourselves when you socialise.
"Those thoughts that pop up don't always go away, you just learn to push them aside and prove them wrong #gainwithmilly."
Fans rushed to comment on the post, with it racking up over 20,700 likes.
One wrote: "This is incredible! YOU are incredible," another added: "Absolutely glowing."
A third commented: "You are amazing and such an inspiration for me. Love you so much really."
And a fourth gushed: "Omg your progress is fantastic."
While a fifth said: "This is such a lovely and emotional post and I can't stop to say this but I really love your profile."
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An influencer has been praised for sharing an impressive one-year transformation.
The Instagram star, known as Lauren, has garnered a massive following of 61,100 fans in recent years.
She uses her platform to inspire and teach fans all about self-love all while sharing her own journey.
Now in a recent post, the fitness coach shared an incredible transformation of her progress.
Lauren revealed how in 2021 she only consumed 1,200 calories, while this year she's upped it to 2,220.
She wrote: "You can achieve your goals, without under-eating, without cutting out carbs, without excessive cardio!
"It's about finding that balance, making a new lifestyle for yourself but not completely changing your life."
Lauren explained how fitness shouldn't be your main priority, it's "just on the side".
She added: "Knowing that during your journey will help a lot."
The influencer then encouraged fans to check out her online coaching if they don't know where to start.
In her post, she explained: "We can help you get there, for only £40 a month! To see what's included, just head to my highlights."
Fans praised Lauren for sharing her before and after snap as her post racked up over 3,800 likes.
One said: "This is amazing," another added: "Consistency is key! Keep going!"
A third commented: "Absolutely killing it. You're an inspiration girl," as a fourth posted: "I love this."
Meanwhile this isn't the first time Lauren flaunted her journey as she previously shared two-year transformation.
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In the photo, Lauren showed a photo from 2019 where she wore a Gymshark crop top and leggings.
Then next to it, she shared an image from this year.
Lauren has been open about her recent transformation after admitting she's increased her food intake to build gains.
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An influencer has been applauded for sharing her incredible transformation on Instagram.
Milly G is a Gymshark athlete who discusses her fitness journey online where she has over 257,000 followers.
Now she's been hailed for being open about her transformation after claiming that she's eating more food.
She wrote: "Countless memories are being made.
"I want to clarify that counting calories can be done in a way that isn't obsessive.
"Do what works for you so long as it helps you be the best, happiest and healthiest version of yourself."
But Milly claimed that after finally breaking her eight-year steak, she realised it was better to not track her calories.
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She explained how although she wasn't obsessive about it all the time, she found herself restricted with her food and drink.
Milly continued: "I personally don't think that is a healthy mindset to have when you're socialising.
"Thinking about calories in the back of your head when you're meant to solely be living in the moment.
"I found it hard to really enjoy moments when I was tracking."
But after ditching the practice, Milly attended a wedding where she enjoyed "all the food" she wanted.
She admitted: "I didn't binge, I didn't restrict.
"I just ate and drank until I was satisfied and happy, which makes me happy knowing it's possible to be in this place with food.
"Go out and enjoy yourselves when you socialise.
"Those thoughts that pop up don't always go away, you just learn to push them aside and prove them wrong #gainwithmilly."
Fans rushed to comment on the post, with it racking up over 20,700 likes.
One wrote: "This is incredible! YOU are incredible," another added: "Absolutely glowing."
A third commented: "You are amazing and such an inspiration for me. Love you so much really."
And a fourth gushed: "Omg your progress is fantastic."
While a fifth said: "This is such a lovely and emotional post and I can't stop to say this but I really love your profile."
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An influencer has been praised for telling fans "you deserve to eat food" as she shared some candid snaps of herself that showed off her curvy bod in a bikini.
Curvy model, Sophie Louise Hughes, often shares body positive messages with her over 28,000 followers on Instagram, and she's recently told women they don't need to "starve themselves" to feel good in a bikini.
Having previously opened up about her weight loss journey, and how she felt unhappy when she dropped to her lowest weight, Sophie now embraces her lumps and bumps in all their forms.
She said she spent "years of her life" eating only enough food to make it through, and said she "didn't eat grub without guilt" for more than 10 years.
Writing on Instagram, Sophie said: "I don’t know who needs to hear this today but you deserve to eat food.
"Your body needs you to stop using food as punishment. Your body needs you to heal your relationship with eating.
"I spent years of my life consuming just enough to survive and punishing my body for every calorie.
"There wasn’t a bite that went in my mouth without consideration, and I didn’t eat a meal without guilt for over a decade.
"So I’m with you honey, I’ve been there, I’ve lived it, and the thought of eating a club sandwich in a day club was enough to knock me sick.
"CARBS IN A BIKINI ARE YOU MAD?! I had so much shame."
She added: "But here’s the truth honey.
"Hear me and hear me good on this one, you are so much more than the body you live in, the amazing, evolving, beautiful, body you live in, is hands down the least interesting thing about you.
"Please stop starving yourself to feel good in your bikini, because the truth is you will never feel good in your bikini until you heal your relationship with food.
"Eat mama. Fuel your body, move your body, respect your body, focus on health not measurements and know that you are loved beyond belief whether you are a size 6 or a size 26, I see you and I promise you, you are worthy."
Since publishing the post many people have praised Sophie for her inspiring words, dubbing her a true "beauty."
Many other social media users also said they "needed" to read her words of encouragement.
One person commented: "Say it louder for the people at the back. Such an inspiration as always."
Another added: "Thank you for your powerful words," while a third person said: "Absolute beauty you are. Inspirational honey."
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An influencer has been applauded for sharing her incredible transformation on Instagram.
Milly G is a Gymshark athlete who discusses her fitness journey online where she has over 257,000 followers.
Now she's been hailed for being open about her transformation after claiming that she's eating more food.
She wrote: "Countless memories are being made.
"I want to clarify that counting calories can be done in a way that isn't obsessive.
"Do what works for you so long as it helps you be the best, happiest and healthiest version of yourself."
But Milly claimed that after finally breaking her eight-year steak, she realised it was better to not track her calories.
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She explained how although she wasn't obsessive about it all the time, she found herself restricted with her food and drink.
Milly continued: "I personally don't think that is a healthy mindset to have when you're socialising.
"Thinking about calories in the back of your head when you're meant to solely be living in the moment.
"I found it hard to really enjoy moments when I was tracking."
But after ditching the practice, Milly attended a wedding where she enjoyed "all the food" she wanted.
She admitted: "I didn't binge, I didn't restrict.
"I just ate and drank until I was satisfied and happy, which makes me happy knowing it's possible to be in this place with food.
"Go out and enjoy yourselves when you socialise.
"Those thoughts that pop up don't always go away, you just learn to push them aside and prove them wrong #gainwithmilly."
Fans rushed to comment on the post, with it racking up over 20,700 likes.
One wrote: "This is incredible! YOU are incredible," another added: "Absolutely glowing."
A third commented: "You are amazing and such an inspiration for me. Love you so much really."
And a fourth gushed: "Omg your progress is fantastic."
While a fifth said: "This is such a lovely and emotional post and I can't stop to say this but I really love your profile."
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An influencer has been praised for sharing her 8-week transformation.
Lauren Wood boasts a massive following of 64,800 fans on Instagram where she shares her workouts and nutrition tips.
The UK-based beauty also uses her platform to prove to followers that social media isn't what it seems.
Now in a recent upload, Lauren posted her incredible before and after snap where she claimed she didn't eat low calories.
She said: "Fat loss done right no low calories, just simple changes.
"When you are trying to lose fat, you don't have to lose your life.
"We often think that in order to see fat loss, we have to remove carbs, cut the calories and do lots of cardio. That is not the case."
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Lauren continued the post by revealing to fans what she did to lose fat.
She added: "I reduced my calories from 2,150 to 1,950 over the weeks.
"I started going running 2/3 times a week, just when I feel like it, going as far as I like.
"No pressures on it as 'cardio' instead just seeing it as a way of moving my body.
"I progressively overloaded much more in my workouts than ever before (incorporating top sets and de-load sets)."
The influencer said that was "literally it" as she told followers those were her only changes and it's "simple really".
Since she shared the incredible transformation, fans rushed to like and comment on her post.
One admirer gushed: "Okay queen," as another added: "Wow good job."
A third praised: "SMASHING IT! Literally me and you both gal. Healthy fat loss all the way!"
As a fourth chimed in: "Doing it great girl. I'm also on a small deficit like you and I feel like there is no need for extremes."
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Justina on why budding leaders need grooming
Friday April 01 2022
Dodoma. “The benefits of mentoring are myriad.” These are the words of Justina Mashiba (pictured) whose first dream since she was in school was to become a nurse, but ended up becoming a lawyer.
Ms Justina is a lawyer and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Universal Communications Service Access Fund (UCSAF) since December 2019.
Talking to Rising Woman about her career journey and how she was able to attain success, she attributed some of the good deeds in her life to the mentorship she got along the way. As a result, she firmly believes in the power of mentorship and guidance because she is also a product of mentorship.
“I am in this position because of mentorship. Let me use this opportunity to thank my first boss Engineer Peter Ulanga (Peter Ulanga was the first CEO of UCSAF). He mentored me on how to be a good leader,” said Ms Justina. According to her, every leader has a responsibility to groom others through mentorship.
“Why I believe in the transformative power of mentorship. First is that, through the knowledge and experience of a mentor, the mentee can leapfrog the learning process,” she said. Justina said that if you mentor someone can learn to avoid making the same mistakes just by having a personal “guide” for life. She said that mentorship encourages people to take leadership and aim for the stars.
“I am fortunate to have engineer Peter Ulanga as my mentor. And the support of my husband,” she said. She also said mentorship builds confidence and she thanks her husband who gave her the support and confidence she needed to traverse trying times.
“You know, we [women] have a lot of challenges, we need to take care of our kids and cook for the family,” she said, further thanking her husband for supporting her even in her higher education, especially when she got a scholarship in Belgium.
“I remember in 2010 when I wanted to pursue my master’s degree, he told me ‘go and I will take care of the children’. Very few people can support you to do that,” she said.
“By having a mentor who believes in you, and who vouches for you, who is willing to take the risk to share her network, you know automatically that she will go the extra mile to give you a hand when you need it. “And this is very powerful. My mentor has pushed me to step up and make more things happen,” she said.
Ms Justina added that a good mentor needs to be more than just a successful individual. “A good mentor must have the disposition and desire to develop other people,” she said.
Who is Justina?
Ms Justina was born on May 7, 1974. She is the second born in her family and is married with three children.
Her education journey started at Oysterbay Primary School and later she was transferred to Makongo Juu Primary School.
In 1992, she completed her secondary education at Jangwani Secondary School and in 1993 she joined Msalato Girls Secondary School which is for talented students.
At Msalato, she took HGL (History, Geography and Language) and after that, she joined the University of Dar es Salaam to pursue a Bachelor of Laws.
Work experience
Ms Justina was employed briefly in the private sector and then she joined Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) from 2000 up to 2011. She then joined The Government Procurement Services Agency (GPSA). She stayed at GPSA for some months and in August 2018 she joined UCSAF. In December 2019 she was appointed CEO of UCSAF.
Her style of leadership
Ms Justina said that her style of leadership is based on something called the open door policy. That her office door is never locked.
“My office door is open to anybody. You know some places you cannot gain access to see the CEO. But, my office door is open all the time, people are allowed to see me direct,” she said.
She also said that she prefers to bring people together. “We always align together with the decisions we make. We will set and review the together performance. I am open to my people in my office and we discuss progressive issues together.”
Her role model
My role model is the President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Samia Suluhu Hassan. “We as Tanzanians didn’t expect to have a woman president and she is doing a wonderful job for our country.”
“Let me start by saying how lucky we are to have a woman President: we managed to get past a very trying time for our country, which saw the coming of the first female President of Tanzania. She is making all women in the country and Africa proud despite the earlier doubt and questions that people had over her capability to lead the nation.
“We are all witnessing what she is doing in terms of development and gender balance,” she said.
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Having a mentor is important for every stage of life, whether you’re a CEO or recent college graduate.
In a recent Business Report feature on mentorship, three Baton Rouge businesswomen share their mentorship experiences and explain why mentoring is a building block for communities.
For Norisha Kirts Glover, mentoring is all about sharing the wealth. When Glover, president of NRK Construction, thinks about her success, she says, it’s because of individuals who came along and said they wanted to help her.
Amanda Staiano, an associate professor at Pennington Biomedical Research Center, believes mentoring is important because it helps younger generations.
Staiano got a good bit of mentorship from older scientists throughout college and into her career, she says, and that experience led her to work with students.
Meredith Eicher, who is an executive coach in Baton Rouge, says she first sought out a mentor early in her career because she realized she had a lot to learn about being a manager.
Read the full story detailing each of these women’s experiences with both having and being mentors from the latest edition of Business Report. Send comments to editor@businessreport.com.
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Justina on why budding leaders need grooming
Friday April 01 2022
Dodoma. “The benefits of mentoring are myriad.” These are the words of Justina Mashiba (pictured) whose first dream since she was in school was to become a nurse, but ended up becoming a lawyer.
Ms Justina is a lawyer and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Universal Communications Service Access Fund (UCSAF) since December 2019.
Talking to Rising Woman about her career journey and how she was able to attain success, she attributed some of the good deeds in her life to the mentorship she got along the way. As a result, she firmly believes in the power of mentorship and guidance because she is also a product of mentorship.
“I am in this position because of mentorship. Let me use this opportunity to thank my first boss Engineer Peter Ulanga (Peter Ulanga was the first CEO of UCSAF). He mentored me on how to be a good leader,” said Ms Justina. According to her, every leader has a responsibility to groom others through mentorship.
“Why I believe in the transformative power of mentorship. First is that, through the knowledge and experience of a mentor, the mentee can leapfrog the learning process,” she said. Justina said that if you mentor someone can learn to avoid making the same mistakes just by having a personal “guide” for life. She said that mentorship encourages people to take leadership and aim for the stars.
“I am fortunate to have engineer Peter Ulanga as my mentor. And the support of my husband,” she said. She also said mentorship builds confidence and she thanks her husband who gave her the support and confidence she needed to traverse trying times.
“You know, we [women] have a lot of challenges, we need to take care of our kids and cook for the family,” she said, further thanking her husband for supporting her even in her higher education, especially when she got a scholarship in Belgium.
“I remember in 2010 when I wanted to pursue my master’s degree, he told me ‘go and I will take care of the children’. Very few people can support you to do that,” she said.
“By having a mentor who believes in you, and who vouches for you, who is willing to take the risk to share her network, you know automatically that she will go the extra mile to give you a hand when you need it. “And this is very powerful. My mentor has pushed me to step up and make more things happen,” she said.
Ms Justina added that a good mentor needs to be more than just a successful individual. “A good mentor must have the disposition and desire to develop other people,” she said.
Who is Justina?
Ms Justina was born on May 7, 1974. She is the second born in her family and is married with three children.
Her education journey started at Oysterbay Primary School and later she was transferred to Makongo Juu Primary School.
In 1992, she completed her secondary education at Jangwani Secondary School and in 1993 she joined Msalato Girls Secondary School which is for talented students.
At Msalato, she took HGL (History, Geography and Language) and after that, she joined the University of Dar es Salaam to pursue a Bachelor of Laws.
Work experience
Ms Justina was employed briefly in the private sector and then she joined Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) from 2000 up to 2011. She then joined The Government Procurement Services Agency (GPSA). She stayed at GPSA for some months and in August 2018 she joined UCSAF. In December 2019 she was appointed CEO of UCSAF.
Her style of leadership
Ms Justina said that her style of leadership is based on something called the open door policy. That her office door is never locked.
“My office door is open to anybody. You know some places you cannot gain access to see the CEO. But, my office door is open all the time, people are allowed to see me direct,” she said.
She also said that she prefers to bring people together. “We always align together with the decisions we make. We will set and review the together performance. I am open to my people in my office and we discuss progressive issues together.”
Her role model
My role model is the President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Samia Suluhu Hassan. “We as Tanzanians didn’t expect to have a woman president and she is doing a wonderful job for our country.”
“Let me start by saying how lucky we are to have a woman President: we managed to get past a very trying time for our country, which saw the coming of the first female President of Tanzania. She is making all women in the country and Africa proud despite the earlier doubt and questions that people had over her capability to lead the nation.
“We are all witnessing what she is doing in terms of development and gender balance,” she said.
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We know that career success is not just a matter of hard work — it’s an amalgam that also includes good timing, help from our network, and knowing when to play by the rules and when to rewrite the rules. Sometimes we need guidance and support. Other times we need the inside scoop and an important call placed to the right person on our behalf.
That’s where mentors come in — experienced professionals who have been there, done that, and who are ready to pay it forward and help someone else advance in their journey. Two Baltimore area leaders Dawn Moore, philanthropist and community organizer, and Stacey Ullrich, VP of communications and marketing at Baltimore Gas and Electric, gathered to discuss mentoring and careers. Moore and Ullrich, both advisory board members to iMentor Baltimore, part of national mentoring organization iMentor, had this advice to share with young people. The conversation has been edited and condensed.
1. Find your mentors.
“I have definitely recognized the impact that mentoring has had in my life, but It's only been recently that I have really understood the power of mentorship in such a transformational way. I don't deny my own skills or talent, but I do believe sometimes our lack of being able to separate ourselves from a situation or from an experience or emotion sometimes can cloud our judgment. Having somebody alongside you to navigate those minefields or just to say ‘Am I reading the room correctly?’ has really allowed me to understand the true impact that a mentor can have, either formal or informal.” — Ullrich
“At their core, mentors really are helpers. And that's how the mentorship that I've received in my life has helped me navigate the professional and personal world. If you look around and you just ask, they will be there. Some mentors will be there for a lifetime, some for a season, some for a moment. But each person that comes into your life to help really can help you move to the place that you're trying to get to.” — Moore
2. Women are stronger together.
“We just have to be deliberate about celebrating one another. You have to be intentional about it. You have to see a woman that you know is doing her thing and you have to celebrate her, whether you know her or not, whether she is in a board room with you or she's not.” — Moore
3. Expand the table.
“It's not a zero-sum game. Invite others to the table and make sure that when they're at the table, you invite them to speak up. Oftentimes, I think people hold back. And for me, I'm very intentional about it: ‘I see that you haven't spoken, do you want to add anything?’ Not to put somebody on the spot, but more to invite people into the conversation when they may feel, ‘I'm here, but are they waiting for my voice?’ You can stay in your comfort zone, but bring somebody along with you so that you can introduce them into the conversation, into that network.” — Ullrich
4. Don’t ask for permission.
“Take a risk. Don't wait for permission. Really understand where you want to go and what you want to get accomplished. And then don't wait for somebody to invite you; invite yourself into it and find ways to do that respectfully and appropriately. Be clear with your intention and then speak them out loud. And if you said it today and people in this room can't help, somebody else may hear it or in a later time, down the distance, connect the dots.
“Don't be scared to raise your hand to say, "Hey, I've never done that, but I'm really interested in it. Can I follow you? Can I support it? Can I leave it?" A lot of times they're waiting for somebody to volunteer and they don't know who the right person is. And even if you're not selected, just say, "Can I shadow you and see what that experience is like?" It may not be something you know anything about, but I guarantee there'll be something you'll learn in that.
“We've probably all been in that situation where we raised our hand and we said, ‘Ah, now what?’ But we figured it out and it either led to us knowing more what we want to do or led to us understanding what we don't want to do. And I think that's a really important part of that experience. — Ullrich
5. Progress is not linear.
“I definitely have learned that progress is not linear. Professionally, whether it was in government politics or before I got to that space, I experienced some forward movement and some backward movement. But how do you take those losses? Do you let it make you feel like you're not going to ever get to where you're trying to go? Do you allow it to make you feel like somehow you're not good enough?
“You just can't do that. And this is the power of mentoring — an authentic mentor will tell you how much life does not progress in a linear fashion, that it's always going to be going in different directions before you really find the place where you feel good about where you are. And that's okay. The key is, do you learn from it? Do you allow yourself to become better from that sort of movement in different directions before you get to your destination?
“It's okay to fail. Sometimes failure just happens. Sometimes you avoid it. This is not the rest of your life. Understand that some things are just not that serious. You didn't break the law. You didn't hurt anybody. Maybe you didn't get that promotion. Maybe somebody wasn't that nice to you at work or whatever the case or you have a bad boss. But at the end of the day, what's really important to you?" — Moore
6. Lead with your head and your heart.
“Oftentimes we're taught to lead just with our head and data. I would say lead with your head and heart and have empathy and really go all in to show up as yourself. That's actually what people will remember.” — Ullrich
This is a content marketing post from a Forbes EQ participant. Forbes brand contributors’ opinions are their own.
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Friday April 01 2022
Dodoma. “The benefits of mentoring are myriad.” These are the words of Justina Mashiba (pictured) whose first dream since she was in school was to become a nurse, but ended up becoming a lawyer.
Ms Justina is a lawyer and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Universal Communications Service Access Fund (UCSAF) since December 2019.
Talking to Rising Woman about her career journey and how she was able to attain success, she attributed some of the good deeds in her life to the mentorship she got along the way. As a result, she firmly believes in the power of mentorship and guidance because she is also a product of mentorship.
“I am in this position because of mentorship. Let me use this opportunity to thank my first boss Engineer Peter Ulanga (Peter Ulanga was the first CEO of UCSAF). He mentored me on how to be a good leader,” said Ms Justina. According to her, every leader has a responsibility to groom others through mentorship.
“Why I believe in the transformative power of mentorship. First is that, through the knowledge and experience of a mentor, the mentee can leapfrog the learning process,” she said. Justina said that if you mentor someone can learn to avoid making the same mistakes just by having a personal “guide” for life. She said that mentorship encourages people to take leadership and aim for the stars.
“I am fortunate to have engineer Peter Ulanga as my mentor. And the support of my husband,” she said. She also said mentorship builds confidence and she thanks her husband who gave her the support and confidence she needed to traverse trying times.
“You know, we [women] have a lot of challenges, we need to take care of our kids and cook for the family,” she said, further thanking her husband for supporting her even in her higher education, especially when she got a scholarship in Belgium.
“I remember in 2010 when I wanted to pursue my master’s degree, he told me ‘go and I will take care of the children’. Very few people can support you to do that,” she said.
“By having a mentor who believes in you, and who vouches for you, who is willing to take the risk to share her network, you know automatically that she will go the extra mile to give you a hand when you need it. “And this is very powerful. My mentor has pushed me to step up and make more things happen,” she said.
Ms Justina added that a good mentor needs to be more than just a successful individual. “A good mentor must have the disposition and desire to develop other people,” she said.
Who is Justina?
Ms Justina was born on May 7, 1974. She is the second born in her family and is married with three children.
Her education journey started at Oysterbay Primary School and later she was transferred to Makongo Juu Primary School.
In 1992, she completed her secondary education at Jangwani Secondary School and in 1993 she joined Msalato Girls Secondary School which is for talented students.
At Msalato, she took HGL (History, Geography and Language) and after that, she joined the University of Dar es Salaam to pursue a Bachelor of Laws.
Work experience
Ms Justina was employed briefly in the private sector and then she joined Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) from 2000 up to 2011. She then joined The Government Procurement Services Agency (GPSA). She stayed at GPSA for some months and in August 2018 she joined UCSAF. In December 2019 she was appointed CEO of UCSAF.
Her style of leadership
Ms Justina said that her style of leadership is based on something called the open door policy. That her office door is never locked.
“My office door is open to anybody. You know some places you cannot gain access to see the CEO. But, my office door is open all the time, people are allowed to see me direct,” she said.
She also said that she prefers to bring people together. “We always align together with the decisions we make. We will set and review the together performance. I am open to my people in my office and we discuss progressive issues together.”
Her role model
My role model is the President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Samia Suluhu Hassan. “We as Tanzanians didn’t expect to have a woman president and she is doing a wonderful job for our country.”
“Let me start by saying how lucky we are to have a woman President: we managed to get past a very trying time for our country, which saw the coming of the first female President of Tanzania. She is making all women in the country and Africa proud despite the earlier doubt and questions that people had over her capability to lead the nation.
“We are all witnessing what she is doing in terms of development and gender balance,” she said.
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I'm a first-gen college grad who went on to be president at Comcast. I couldn't have done it without mentors.
- Steve White is president, special counsel to the CEO of Comcast.
- He says having strong mentors played a key role in his career trajectory as a first-gen college student.
- Mentors who encouraged his potential helped him see setbacks as opportunities, White says.
I grew up in the housing projects in Indianapolis, Indiana. When I was 10, my mother began taking me and my brothers to work with her on Saturdays as she cleaned motel rooms. We knew it wasn't her dream to clean motel rooms and pick up after strangers, but it was honorable work that represented a greater goal: giving her boys a better future.
At 11, I got a newspaper route and would wake at 5 a.m. to fold papers and deliver them to several neighborhoods before going to school. In two years, I never missed a delivery day.
The sense of pride I felt from working my route and contributing my earnings to the household inspired me to think about what kind of job I could have when I got older. In high school and beyond, I realized that finding mentors who encouraged my career ambitions would play a big role to my success.
In high school, my basketball coach and speech teacher supported my leadership and college goals
When I didn't make the player roster for high school basketball, my coach Ernie Cline made me part of the management team. I did everything from clean equipment to handle logistics and travel plans, and the role helped that nurture my confidence as a leader.
My forensics speech teacher, Mrs. Goodrum, encouraged me to join a program that helped first-generation students like me learn how to apply to college, secure financial aid, and find scholarships for books, room, and board.
Mrs. Goodrum and Coach Cline were amazing mentors to me, and with their encouragement, I started to see the possibilities for my life and career.
I went to Indiana University, and after graduation was recruited for a job in New Jersey selling medical supplies. I had great mentors who taught me the ropes and in my first year, I was the top quota breaker in the company, beating my target by 54% and earning 'Rookie of the Year' at the company's annual convention.
By the next year, the company moved me to Chicago as director of product management. Before long, I was promoted again to regional sales manager and moved to Ann Arbor.
I was proud of the promotion, but soon realized I wasn't yet fully prepared for a senior management role
I had a great job, a nice house, the first college degree in my family, and a momma who was the envy of her church-lady friends. Privately, however, I had my doubts and fears. This had all happened fast, and at times I felt like an imposter.
I wasn't fully prepared to lead a team when I arrived in Ann Arbor. My assignments up to that point had been about taking care of my supervisors and winning business for the company, and I figured my 10 direct reports would get to work making the team look good.
I didn't show them the way or give them the support they needed, and at the end of my first full year as a team leader, my team finished dead last out of 30 regional sales teams. The "you're not adding value conversation" with my boss soon followed and was punctuated by three words: You are fired.
After what felt like a gut punch, another Black executive at the company took an interest in my growth
While I was still reeling, Darnell Martin, a high-ranking Black executive in a different division of the company, learned what had happened and reached out to say, "I got you."
He hired me for a temporary position where I watched and learned as he and my new boss modeled servant-leadership. Rather than run away from an employee who lacked skills, they saw my desire to succeed and knew I could thrive by mirroring their approach. I was hooked after watching my new mentors and knew that I wanted to pursue leadership roles.
Not long after Martin helped me get my career back on track, a headhunter approached me about a job at Pepsi. From there, I worked in several positions with increasing responsibility at Colgate-Palmolive before I ultimately landed in telecommunications as a regional vice president with Comcast.
After two promotions at Comcast, I was offered a third promotion to senior vice president of the California region. At the time I'd had my sights set on the role of president, so I almost passed on the promotion due to my wounded pride.
But thanks to advice from several trusted mentors and friends, I realized it was an opportunity to prove myself as a well-rounded choice to be the next division president. I did, and after two years as senior VP, I was promoted to president of Comcast West. 11 years later in 2020, I became president special counsel to the CEO.
Through all the ups and downs, I know I wouldn't be where I am today without the mentors who supported me along the way
Rather than giving into circumstances or setbacks, my mentors taught me to look at every challenge as an opportunity to improve myself and build the career I wanted. It wasn't always easy, but it was always worth it.
Steven A. White is president, special counsel to the CEO of Comcast. As president of Comcast's West Division for 11 years, White lead nearly 30,000 employees, serving more than 11 million customers and driving annual revenue of nearly $18 billion. He's also the author of "Uncompromising: How an Unwavering Commitment to Your Why Leads to an Impactful Life and a Lasting Legacy ."
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Covid-19: Six Covid-related deaths and 1,218 cases
- Published
BBC News NI outlines the latest data on coronavirus and Covid-19 vaccinations across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
Six new Covid-19-related deaths have been reported in Northern Ireland on Friday.
The total number of deaths linked to Covid-19 in Northern Ireland since the start of the pandemic is 3,329.
Deaths are measured by recording those who died within 28 days of receiving a positive result in a test for coronavirus.
Another 1,218 cases of coronavirus were reported on Friday, down from 1,461 cases on Thursday.
On Friday, there were 515 people with Covid-19 in hospital in Northern Ireland and five patients were in intensive care.
On Thursday, there were 522 people with Covid-19 in hospital in Northern Ireland and six patients were in intensive care.
Last updated 1 April at 14:15 BST
Source: Department of Health Northern Ireland
Vaccines
A total of 3,757,322 vaccines for Covid-19 have been administered in Northern Ireland as of Friday.
A total of 1,423,833 people had had their first dose and 1,331,316 had had their second dose.
Meanwhile, 20,607 third doses have been administered.
A total of 981,566 booster jabs have been administered, as of Friday.
Last updated 1 April at 14:15 BST
Source: Department of Health Northern Ireland
There are 1,535 people in hospital with Covid-19 in the Republic of Ireland as of the latest figures on Thursday, down from 1,610 on Wednesday.
There are 58 patients with Covid-19 in hospital intensive care units on Thursday, up from 49 on Wednesday.
The total number of Covid-19-related deaths since the start of the pandemic is 6,740 as of the latest update on Wednesday.
This figure, which is subject to revision, includes "probable and possible" Covid-19-linked deaths.
Another 5,381 PCR test-confirmed cases of coronavirus have been reported in the Republic of Ireland as of Wednesday.
In addition, 7,127 people registered a positive antigen test.
Last update: 31 March at 15:00 local time
Source: Department of Health Ireland
Vaccines
A total of 7,836,798 vaccines for Covid-19 (excluding boosters) had been administered in the Republic of Ireland as of Tuesday.
A total of 3,829,042 people have had their first dose and 3,767,796 have had their second dose, while 239,960 single-dose vaccines have been administered.
A total of 2,904,979 booster jabs had been administered as of Tuesday.
Last updated: 29 March
Source: Department of Health Ireland
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Covid-19: Six Covid-related deaths and 1,218 cases
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BBC News NI outlines the latest data on coronavirus and Covid-19 vaccinations across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
Six new Covid-19-related deaths have been reported in Northern Ireland on Friday.
The total number of deaths linked to Covid-19 in Northern Ireland since the start of the pandemic is 3,329.
Deaths are measured by recording those who died within 28 days of receiving a positive result in a test for coronavirus.
Another 1,218 cases of coronavirus were reported on Friday, down from 1,461 cases on Thursday.
On Friday, there were 515 people with Covid-19 in hospital in Northern Ireland and five patients were in intensive care.
On Thursday, there were 522 people with Covid-19 in hospital in Northern Ireland and six patients were in intensive care.
Last updated 1 April at 14:15 BST
Source: Department of Health Northern Ireland
Vaccines
A total of 3,757,322 vaccines for Covid-19 have been administered in Northern Ireland as of Friday.
A total of 1,423,833 people had had their first dose and 1,331,316 had had their second dose.
Meanwhile, 20,607 third doses have been administered.
A total of 981,566 booster jabs have been administered, as of Friday.
Last updated 1 April at 14:15 BST
Source: Department of Health Northern Ireland
There are 1,535 people in hospital with Covid-19 in the Republic of Ireland as of the latest figures on Thursday, down from 1,610 on Wednesday.
There are 58 patients with Covid-19 in hospital intensive care units on Thursday, up from 49 on Wednesday.
The total number of Covid-19-related deaths since the start of the pandemic is 6,740 as of the latest update on Wednesday.
This figure, which is subject to revision, includes "probable and possible" Covid-19-linked deaths.
Another 5,381 PCR test-confirmed cases of coronavirus have been reported in the Republic of Ireland as of Wednesday.
In addition, 7,127 people registered a positive antigen test.
Last update: 31 March at 15:00 local time
Source: Department of Health Ireland
Vaccines
A total of 7,836,798 vaccines for Covid-19 (excluding boosters) had been administered in the Republic of Ireland as of Tuesday.
A total of 3,829,042 people have had their first dose and 3,767,796 have had their second dose, while 239,960 single-dose vaccines have been administered.
A total of 2,904,979 booster jabs had been administered as of Tuesday.
Last updated: 29 March
Source: Department of Health Ireland
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Covid-19: Six Covid-related deaths and 1,218 cases
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BBC News NI outlines the latest data on coronavirus and Covid-19 vaccinations across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
Six new Covid-19-related deaths have been reported in Northern Ireland on Friday.
The total number of deaths linked to Covid-19 in Northern Ireland since the start of the pandemic is 3,329.
Deaths are measured by recording those who died within 28 days of receiving a positive result in a test for coronavirus.
Another 1,218 cases of coronavirus were reported on Friday, down from 1,461 cases on Thursday.
On Friday, there were 515 people with Covid-19 in hospital in Northern Ireland and five patients were in intensive care.
On Thursday, there were 522 people with Covid-19 in hospital in Northern Ireland and six patients were in intensive care.
Last updated 1 April at 14:15 BST
Source: Department of Health Northern Ireland
Vaccines
A total of 3,757,322 vaccines for Covid-19 have been administered in Northern Ireland as of Friday.
A total of 1,423,833 people had had their first dose and 1,331,316 had had their second dose.
Meanwhile, 20,607 third doses have been administered.
A total of 981,566 booster jabs have been administered, as of Friday.
Last updated 1 April at 14:15 BST
Source: Department of Health Northern Ireland
There are 1,535 people in hospital with Covid-19 in the Republic of Ireland as of the latest figures on Thursday, down from 1,610 on Wednesday.
There are 58 patients with Covid-19 in hospital intensive care units on Thursday, up from 49 on Wednesday.
The total number of Covid-19-related deaths since the start of the pandemic is 6,740 as of the latest update on Wednesday.
This figure, which is subject to revision, includes "probable and possible" Covid-19-linked deaths.
Another 5,381 PCR test-confirmed cases of coronavirus have been reported in the Republic of Ireland as of Wednesday.
In addition, 7,127 people registered a positive antigen test.
Last update: 31 March at 15:00 local time
Source: Department of Health Ireland
Vaccines
A total of 7,836,798 vaccines for Covid-19 (excluding boosters) had been administered in the Republic of Ireland as of Tuesday.
A total of 3,829,042 people have had their first dose and 3,767,796 have had their second dose, while 239,960 single-dose vaccines have been administered.
A total of 2,904,979 booster jabs had been administered as of Tuesday.
Last updated: 29 March
Source: Department of Health Ireland
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Covid-19: Six Covid-related deaths and 1,002 cases
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BBC News NI outlines the latest data on coronavirus and Covid-19 vaccinations across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
Six new Covid-19-related deaths have been reported in Northern Ireland on Saturday.
The total number of deaths linked to Covid-19 in Northern Ireland since the start of the pandemic is 3,335.
Deaths are measured by recording those who died within 28 days of receiving a positive result in a test for coronavirus.
Another 1,002 cases of coronavirus were reported on Saturday, down from 1,218 cases on Friday.
The Department of Health's dashboard is due to be updated again on Monday.
On Friday, there were 515 people with Covid-19 in hospital in Northern Ireland and five patients were in intensive care.
On Thursday, there were 522 people with Covid-19 in hospital in Northern Ireland and six patients were in intensive care.
Last updated 2 April at 16:30 BST
Source: Department of Health Northern Ireland
Vaccines
A total of 3,758,510 vaccines for Covid-19 have been administered in Northern Ireland as of Saturday.
A total of 1,423,971 people had had their first dose and 1,331,620 had had their second dose.
Meanwhile, 20,610 third doses have been administered.
A total of 982,309 booster jabs have been administered, as of Saturday.
Last updated 2 April at 16:30 BST
Source: Department of Health Northern Ireland
There are 1,415 people in hospital with Covid-19 in the Republic of Ireland as of the latest figures on Saturday, down from 1,468 on Friday.
There are 52 patients with Covid-19 in hospital intensive care units on Saturday, down from 59 on Friday.
The total number of Covid-19-related deaths since the start of the pandemic is 6,786 as of Friday.
This figure, which is subject to revision, includes "probable and possible" Covid-19-linked deaths.
Another 5,750 PCR test-confirmed cases of coronavirus have been reported in the Republic of Ireland on Friday.
In addition, 5,089 people registered a positive antigen test.
Last update: 2 April at 16:00 local time
Source: Department of Health Ireland
Vaccines
A total of 7,838,256 vaccines for Covid-19 (excluding boosters) had been administered in the Republic of Ireland as of Thursday.
A total of 3,829,659 people have had their first dose and 3,768,612 have had their second dose, while 239,985 single-dose vaccines have been administered.
A total of 2,910,747 booster jabs had been administered as of Thursday.
Last updated: 31 March
Source: Department of Health Ireland
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Covid-19: Six Covid-related deaths and 1,218 cases
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BBC News NI outlines the latest data on coronavirus and Covid-19 vaccinations across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
Six new Covid-19-related deaths have been reported in Northern Ireland on Friday.
The total number of deaths linked to Covid-19 in Northern Ireland since the start of the pandemic is 3,329.
Deaths are measured by recording those who died within 28 days of receiving a positive result in a test for coronavirus.
Another 1,218 cases of coronavirus were reported on Friday, down from 1,461 cases on Thursday.
On Friday, there were 515 people with Covid-19 in hospital in Northern Ireland and five patients were in intensive care.
On Thursday, there were 522 people with Covid-19 in hospital in Northern Ireland and six patients were in intensive care.
Last updated 1 April at 14:15 BST
Source: Department of Health Northern Ireland
Vaccines
A total of 3,757,322 vaccines for Covid-19 have been administered in Northern Ireland as of Friday.
A total of 1,423,833 people had had their first dose and 1,331,316 had had their second dose.
Meanwhile, 20,607 third doses have been administered.
A total of 981,566 booster jabs have been administered, as of Friday.
Last updated 1 April at 14:15 BST
Source: Department of Health Northern Ireland
There are 1,535 people in hospital with Covid-19 in the Republic of Ireland as of the latest figures on Thursday, down from 1,610 on Wednesday.
There are 58 patients with Covid-19 in hospital intensive care units on Thursday, up from 49 on Wednesday.
The total number of Covid-19-related deaths since the start of the pandemic is 6,740 as of the latest update on Wednesday.
This figure, which is subject to revision, includes "probable and possible" Covid-19-linked deaths.
Another 5,381 PCR test-confirmed cases of coronavirus have been reported in the Republic of Ireland as of Wednesday.
In addition, 7,127 people registered a positive antigen test.
Last update: 31 March at 15:00 local time
Source: Department of Health Ireland
Vaccines
A total of 7,836,798 vaccines for Covid-19 (excluding boosters) had been administered in the Republic of Ireland as of Tuesday.
A total of 3,829,042 people have had their first dose and 3,767,796 have had their second dose, while 239,960 single-dose vaccines have been administered.
A total of 2,904,979 booster jabs had been administered as of Tuesday.
Last updated: 29 March
Source: Department of Health Ireland
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Covid-19: Six Covid-related deaths and 1,002 cases
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BBC News NI outlines the latest data on coronavirus and Covid-19 vaccinations across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
Six new Covid-19-related deaths have been reported in Northern Ireland on Saturday.
The total number of deaths linked to Covid-19 in Northern Ireland since the start of the pandemic is 3,335.
Deaths are measured by recording those who died within 28 days of receiving a positive result in a test for coronavirus.
Another 1,002 cases of coronavirus were reported on Saturday, down from 1,218 cases on Friday.
The Department of Health's dashboard is due to be updated again on Monday.
On Friday, there were 515 people with Covid-19 in hospital in Northern Ireland and five patients were in intensive care.
On Thursday, there were 522 people with Covid-19 in hospital in Northern Ireland and six patients were in intensive care.
Last updated 2 April at 16:30 BST
Source: Department of Health Northern Ireland
Vaccines
A total of 3,758,510 vaccines for Covid-19 have been administered in Northern Ireland as of Saturday.
A total of 1,423,971 people had had their first dose and 1,331,620 had had their second dose.
Meanwhile, 20,610 third doses have been administered.
A total of 982,309 booster jabs have been administered, as of Saturday.
Last updated 2 April at 16:30 BST
Source: Department of Health Northern Ireland
There are 1,415 people in hospital with Covid-19 in the Republic of Ireland as of the latest figures on Saturday, down from 1,468 on Friday.
There are 52 patients with Covid-19 in hospital intensive care units on Saturday, down from 59 on Friday.
The total number of Covid-19-related deaths since the start of the pandemic is 6,786 as of Friday.
This figure, which is subject to revision, includes "probable and possible" Covid-19-linked deaths.
Another 5,750 PCR test-confirmed cases of coronavirus have been reported in the Republic of Ireland on Friday.
In addition, 5,089 people registered a positive antigen test.
Last update: 2 April at 16:00 local time
Source: Department of Health Ireland
Vaccines
A total of 7,838,256 vaccines for Covid-19 (excluding boosters) had been administered in the Republic of Ireland as of Thursday.
A total of 3,829,659 people have had their first dose and 3,768,612 have had their second dose, while 239,985 single-dose vaccines have been administered.
A total of 2,910,747 booster jabs had been administered as of Thursday.
Last updated: 31 March
Source: Department of Health Ireland
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(The Hill) — The House is set to pass legislation on Friday to legalize marijuana nationwide, an effort that has unprecedented levels of support in both chambers of Congress.
The bill is likely to pass the lower chamber largely along party lines, with most Republicans expected to oppose it.
Proponents argue that legalizing marijuana at the federal level will simply reflect most states’ existing policies that allow it in some form.
They also frame the effort as a way to end the disproportionate punishment of racial minorities and people in low-income communities for possessing and using weed.
And with an overwhelming majority of Americans — as much as 91 percent in a Pew Research Poll last year — backing marijuana legalization for at least medical purposes, Democrats believe it’s a winning issue for them ahead of November’s midterms.
“This landmark legislation is one of the most important criminal justice reform bills in recent history: delivering justice for those harmed by the brutal, unfair consequences of criminalization; opening the doors of opportunity for all to participate in this rapidly growing industry; and decriminalizing cannabis at the federal level so we do not repeat the grave mistakes of our past,” Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said on the House floor on Thursday.
The bill, titled the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act, would eliminate criminal penalties associated with the drug and establish a process to expunge previous convictions from people’s criminal records.
It would further impose a federal tax on marijuana sales to fund programs meant to help communities negatively impacted by so-called “war on drugs” policies beginning in the 1970s.
Friday’s vote will mark the second time that House Democrats have advanced legislation to decriminalize marijuana, after previously passing the measure in December 2020.
But the last effort didn’t gain any traction in the Senate, which was controlled by Republicans at the time.
But now, Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) has said that marijuana legalization is a top priority, and he has been working with fellow Democrats to unveil a bill this spring.
It’s not yet clear, however, if enough Senate Republicans, or even all Democrats, would get on board for the bill to clear a filibuster.
Democratic Sens. Joe Manchin (W.Va.) and Jeanne Shaheen (N.H.), whose states have been ravaged by the opioid epidemic, have both expressed skepticism about broadly legalizing marijuana.
Republicans opposed to the legislation say legalization would do more harm than good.
Rep. Pete Stauber (R-Minn.), a former police officer, recalled having to make “devastating” visits to inform people that their family members had died in accidents resulting from drivers who were under the influence of drugs. He warned that legalizing weed could lead to an increase in people driving while high.
“We can all sit here and pretend that marijuana is a harmless drug, but it is not. It clouds your judgment and inhibits your reaction time,” Stauber said.
A smaller number of Republicans support legalizing marijuana.
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) has introduced her own bill to legalize cannabis products. But it currently only has three GOP cosponsors: Reps. Brian Mast (Fla.), Tom McClintock (Calif.) and Peter Meijer (Mich.).
Mace’s proposal would set an age limit of 21 for cannabis use. It would also impose a smaller tax on marijuana sales — 3 percent — than the bill Democrats are bringing to the House floor and establish a 10-year moratorium on any tax increases.
The Democratic bill would first establish a 5 percent tax that would gradually increase to 8 percent over five years.
At least 18 states, two territories and the District of Columbia allow cannabis for adult, nonmedical use, according to the National Conference on State Legislatures. More than twice as many states – 37 – allow pot for medical use.
“Americans have made their support for cannabis legalization abundantly clear, and states across the country have taken the lead on cannabis legalization. Now it is time for Congress to take action and finally put an end to the failed policy of prohibition,” said Toi Hutchinson, president and CEO of the Marijuana Policy Project, an advocacy group.
Before final passage on Friday, the House will consider amendments from two centrist Democrats, Reps. Conor Lamb (Pa.) and Josh Gottheimer (N.J.), to study the impact of marijuana legalization on workplaces and schools, as well as the methods that law enforcement can use to determine whether a driver is impaired by weed.
Another amendment up for debate from Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) would clarify that people could not be denied security clearances because of cannabis use.
While Schumer may face an uphill path to securing 60 votes for broad marijuana legalization in the Senate, proponents may have success with more narrow measures.
The Senate passed a bill by unanimous consent last week that would expand scientific and medical research on marijuana and its compounds.
The House has also passed legislation twice in the last year to allow legally operating cannabis businesses to use banking services and credit cards so that they no longer have to be cash-only.
Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.), a co-chair of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus, predicted that the banking legislation had a shot of securing enough bipartisan support in the Senate to pass.
Unlike the MORE Act, which only won the support of five Republicans in 2020, the measure to allow cannabis businesses to access banking services passed in the House passed handily by a vote of 321-101 just under a year ago.
“We have, I think, probably in the low 60s in the Senate,” Blumenauer said.
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(The Hill) — The House is set to pass legislation on Friday to legalize marijuana nationwide, an effort that has unprecedented levels of support in both chambers of Congress.
The bill is likely to pass the lower chamber largely along party lines, with most Republicans expected to oppose it.
Proponents argue that legalizing marijuana at the federal level will simply reflect most states’ existing policies that allow it in some form.
They also frame the effort as a way to end the disproportionate punishment of racial minorities and people in low-income communities for possessing and using weed.
And with an overwhelming majority of Americans — as much as 91 percent in a Pew Research Poll last year — backing marijuana legalization for at least medical purposes, Democrats believe it’s a winning issue for them ahead of November’s midterms.
“This landmark legislation is one of the most important criminal justice reform bills in recent history: delivering justice for those harmed by the brutal, unfair consequences of criminalization; opening the doors of opportunity for all to participate in this rapidly growing industry; and decriminalizing cannabis at the federal level so we do not repeat the grave mistakes of our past,” Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said on the House floor on Thursday.
The bill, titled the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act, would eliminate criminal penalties associated with the drug and establish a process to expunge previous convictions from people’s criminal records.
It would further impose a federal tax on marijuana sales to fund programs meant to help communities negatively impacted by so-called “war on drugs” policies beginning in the 1970s.
Friday’s vote will mark the second time that House Democrats have advanced legislation to decriminalize marijuana, after previously passing the measure in December 2020.
But the last effort didn’t gain any traction in the Senate, which was controlled by Republicans at the time.
But now, Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) has said that marijuana legalization is a top priority, and he has been working with fellow Democrats to unveil a bill this spring.
It’s not yet clear, however, if enough Senate Republicans, or even all Democrats, would get on board for the bill to clear a filibuster.
Democratic Sens. Joe Manchin (W.Va.) and Jeanne Shaheen (N.H.), whose states have been ravaged by the opioid epidemic, have both expressed skepticism about broadly legalizing marijuana.
Republicans opposed to the legislation say legalization would do more harm than good.
Rep. Pete Stauber (R-Minn.), a former police officer, recalled having to make “devastating” visits to inform people that their family members had died in accidents resulting from drivers who were under the influence of drugs. He warned that legalizing weed could lead to an increase in people driving while high.
“We can all sit here and pretend that marijuana is a harmless drug, but it is not. It clouds your judgment and inhibits your reaction time,” Stauber said.
A smaller number of Republicans support legalizing marijuana.
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) has introduced her own bill to legalize cannabis products. But it currently only has three GOP cosponsors: Reps. Brian Mast (Fla.), Tom McClintock (Calif.) and Peter Meijer (Mich.).
Mace’s proposal would set an age limit of 21 for cannabis use. It would also impose a smaller tax on marijuana sales — 3 percent — than the bill Democrats are bringing to the House floor and establish a 10-year moratorium on any tax increases.
The Democratic bill would first establish a 5 percent tax that would gradually increase to 8 percent over five years.
At least 18 states, two territories and the District of Columbia allow cannabis for adult, nonmedical use, according to the National Conference on State Legislatures. More than twice as many states – 37 – allow pot for medical use.
“Americans have made their support for cannabis legalization abundantly clear, and states across the country have taken the lead on cannabis legalization. Now it is time for Congress to take action and finally put an end to the failed policy of prohibition,” said Toi Hutchinson, president and CEO of the Marijuana Policy Project, an advocacy group.
Before final passage on Friday, the House will consider amendments from two centrist Democrats, Reps. Conor Lamb (Pa.) and Josh Gottheimer (N.J.), to study the impact of marijuana legalization on workplaces and schools, as well as the methods that law enforcement can use to determine whether a driver is impaired by weed.
Another amendment up for debate from Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) would clarify that people could not be denied security clearances because of cannabis use.
While Schumer may face an uphill path to securing 60 votes for broad marijuana legalization in the Senate, proponents may have success with more narrow measures.
The Senate passed a bill by unanimous consent last week that would expand scientific and medical research on marijuana and its compounds.
The House has also passed legislation twice in the last year to allow legally operating cannabis businesses to use banking services and credit cards so that they no longer have to be cash-only.
Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.), a co-chair of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus, predicted that the banking legislation had a shot of securing enough bipartisan support in the Senate to pass.
Unlike the MORE Act, which only won the support of five Republicans in 2020, the measure to allow cannabis businesses to access banking services passed in the House passed handily by a vote of 321-101 just under a year ago.
“We have, I think, probably in the low 60s in the Senate,” Blumenauer said.
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https://cbs4indy.com/news/national-world/house-set-to-pass-marijuana-legalization-friday/
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(The Hill) — The House is set to pass legislation on Friday to legalize marijuana nationwide, an effort that has unprecedented levels of support in both chambers of Congress.
The bill is likely to pass the lower chamber largely along party lines, with most Republicans expected to oppose it.
Proponents argue that legalizing marijuana at the federal level will simply reflect most states’ existing policies that allow it in some form.
They also frame the effort as a way to end the disproportionate punishment of racial minorities and people in low-income communities for possessing and using weed.
And with an overwhelming majority of Americans — as much as 91 percent in a Pew Research Poll last year — backing marijuana legalization for at least medical purposes, Democrats believe it’s a winning issue for them ahead of November’s midterms.
“This landmark legislation is one of the most important criminal justice reform bills in recent history: delivering justice for those harmed by the brutal, unfair consequences of criminalization; opening the doors of opportunity for all to participate in this rapidly growing industry; and decriminalizing cannabis at the federal level so we do not repeat the grave mistakes of our past,” Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said on the House floor on Thursday.
The bill, titled the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act, would eliminate criminal penalties associated with the drug and establish a process to expunge previous convictions from people’s criminal records.
It would further impose a federal tax on marijuana sales to fund programs meant to help communities negatively impacted by so-called “war on drugs” policies beginning in the 1970s.
Friday’s vote will mark the second time that House Democrats have advanced legislation to decriminalize marijuana, after previously passing the measure in December 2020.
But the last effort didn’t gain any traction in the Senate, which was controlled by Republicans at the time.
But now, Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) has said that marijuana legalization is a top priority, and he has been working with fellow Democrats to unveil a bill this spring.
It’s not yet clear, however, if enough Senate Republicans, or even all Democrats, would get on board for the bill to clear a filibuster.
Democratic Sens. Joe Manchin (W.Va.) and Jeanne Shaheen (N.H.), whose states have been ravaged by the opioid epidemic, have both expressed skepticism about broadly legalizing marijuana.
Republicans opposed to the legislation say legalization would do more harm than good.
Rep. Pete Stauber (R-Minn.), a former police officer, recalled having to make “devastating” visits to inform people that their family members had died in accidents resulting from drivers who were under the influence of drugs. He warned that legalizing weed could lead to an increase in people driving while high.
“We can all sit here and pretend that marijuana is a harmless drug, but it is not. It clouds your judgment and inhibits your reaction time,” Stauber said.
A smaller number of Republicans support legalizing marijuana.
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) has introduced her own bill to legalize cannabis products. But it currently only has three GOP cosponsors: Reps. Brian Mast (Fla.), Tom McClintock (Calif.) and Peter Meijer (Mich.).
Mace’s proposal would set an age limit of 21 for cannabis use. It would also impose a smaller tax on marijuana sales — 3 percent — than the bill Democrats are bringing to the House floor and establish a 10-year moratorium on any tax increases.
The Democratic bill would first establish a 5 percent tax that would gradually increase to 8 percent over five years.
At least 18 states, two territories and the District of Columbia allow cannabis for adult, nonmedical use, according to the National Conference on State Legislatures. More than twice as many states – 37 – allow pot for medical use.
“Americans have made their support for cannabis legalization abundantly clear, and states across the country have taken the lead on cannabis legalization. Now it is time for Congress to take action and finally put an end to the failed policy of prohibition,” said Toi Hutchinson, president and CEO of the Marijuana Policy Project, an advocacy group.
Before final passage on Friday, the House will consider amendments from two centrist Democrats, Reps. Conor Lamb (Pa.) and Josh Gottheimer (N.J.), to study the impact of marijuana legalization on workplaces and schools, as well as the methods that law enforcement can use to determine whether a driver is impaired by weed.
Another amendment up for debate from Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) would clarify that people could not be denied security clearances because of cannabis use.
While Schumer may face an uphill path to securing 60 votes for broad marijuana legalization in the Senate, proponents may have success with more narrow measures.
The Senate passed a bill by unanimous consent last week that would expand scientific and medical research on marijuana and its compounds.
The House has also passed legislation twice in the last year to allow legally operating cannabis businesses to use banking services and credit cards so that they no longer have to be cash-only.
Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.), a co-chair of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus, predicted that the banking legislation had a shot of securing enough bipartisan support in the Senate to pass.
Unlike the MORE Act, which only won the support of five Republicans in 2020, the measure to allow cannabis businesses to access banking services passed in the House passed handily by a vote of 321-101 just under a year ago.
“We have, I think, probably in the low 60s in the Senate,” Blumenauer said.
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(The Hill) — The House is set to pass legislation on Friday to legalize marijuana nationwide, an effort that has unprecedented levels of support in both chambers of Congress.
The bill is likely to pass the lower chamber largely along party lines, with most Republicans expected to oppose it.
Proponents argue that legalizing marijuana at the federal level will simply reflect most states’ existing policies that allow it in some form.
They also frame the effort as a way to end the disproportionate punishment of racial minorities and people in low-income communities for possessing and using weed.
And with an overwhelming majority of Americans — as much as 91 percent in a Pew Research Poll last year — backing marijuana legalization for at least medical purposes, Democrats believe it’s a winning issue for them ahead of November’s midterms.
“This landmark legislation is one of the most important criminal justice reform bills in recent history: delivering justice for those harmed by the brutal, unfair consequences of criminalization; opening the doors of opportunity for all to participate in this rapidly growing industry; and decriminalizing cannabis at the federal level so we do not repeat the grave mistakes of our past,” Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said on the House floor on Thursday.
The bill, titled the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act, would eliminate criminal penalties associated with the drug and establish a process to expunge previous convictions from people’s criminal records.
It would further impose a federal tax on marijuana sales to fund programs meant to help communities negatively impacted by so-called “war on drugs” policies beginning in the 1970s.
Friday’s vote will mark the second time that House Democrats have advanced legislation to decriminalize marijuana, after previously passing the measure in December 2020.
But the last effort didn’t gain any traction in the Senate, which was controlled by Republicans at the time.
But now, Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) has said that marijuana legalization is a top priority, and he has been working with fellow Democrats to unveil a bill this spring.
It’s not yet clear, however, if enough Senate Republicans, or even all Democrats, would get on board for the bill to clear a filibuster.
Democratic Sens. Joe Manchin (W.Va.) and Jeanne Shaheen (N.H.), whose states have been ravaged by the opioid epidemic, have both expressed skepticism about broadly legalizing marijuana.
Republicans opposed to the legislation say legalization would do more harm than good.
Rep. Pete Stauber (R-Minn.), a former police officer, recalled having to make “devastating” visits to inform people that their family members had died in accidents resulting from drivers who were under the influence of drugs. He warned that legalizing weed could lead to an increase in people driving while high.
“We can all sit here and pretend that marijuana is a harmless drug, but it is not. It clouds your judgment and inhibits your reaction time,” Stauber said.
A smaller number of Republicans support legalizing marijuana.
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) has introduced her own bill to legalize cannabis products. But it currently only has three GOP cosponsors: Reps. Brian Mast (Fla.), Tom McClintock (Calif.) and Peter Meijer (Mich.).
Mace’s proposal would set an age limit of 21 for cannabis use. It would also impose a smaller tax on marijuana sales — 3 percent — than the bill Democrats are bringing to the House floor and establish a 10-year moratorium on any tax increases.
The Democratic bill would first establish a 5 percent tax that would gradually increase to 8 percent over five years.
At least 18 states, two territories and the District of Columbia allow cannabis for adult, nonmedical use, according to the National Conference on State Legislatures. More than twice as many states – 37 – allow pot for medical use.
“Americans have made their support for cannabis legalization abundantly clear, and states across the country have taken the lead on cannabis legalization. Now it is time for Congress to take action and finally put an end to the failed policy of prohibition,” said Toi Hutchinson, president and CEO of the Marijuana Policy Project, an advocacy group.
Before final passage on Friday, the House will consider amendments from two centrist Democrats, Reps. Conor Lamb (Pa.) and Josh Gottheimer (N.J.), to study the impact of marijuana legalization on workplaces and schools, as well as the methods that law enforcement can use to determine whether a driver is impaired by weed.
Another amendment up for debate from Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) would clarify that people could not be denied security clearances because of cannabis use.
While Schumer may face an uphill path to securing 60 votes for broad marijuana legalization in the Senate, proponents may have success with more narrow measures.
The Senate passed a bill by unanimous consent last week that would expand scientific and medical research on marijuana and its compounds.
The House has also passed legislation twice in the last year to allow legally operating cannabis businesses to use banking services and credit cards so that they no longer have to be cash-only.
Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.), a co-chair of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus, predicted that the banking legislation had a shot of securing enough bipartisan support in the Senate to pass.
Unlike the MORE Act, which only won the support of five Republicans in 2020, the measure to allow cannabis businesses to access banking services passed in the House passed handily by a vote of 321-101 just under a year ago.
“We have, I think, probably in the low 60s in the Senate,” Blumenauer said.
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