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VIDEO: Good Samaritans help officers lift stolen car off trapped 65-year-old bicyclist
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (Gray News/TMX) - Good Samaritans helped officers rescue a cyclist who ended up trapped under a stolen car last week.
The Watsonville Police Department shared body camera footage that captured the intense moments that afternoon as residents joined officers to help free a 65-year-old man from underneath the vehicle.
Authorities said the actions of those at the scene that day saved the man’s life.
The department said officers were approaching the stolen car when the suspect jumped out of the driver’s side and ran off. The moving vehicle then struck the cyclist, trapping him.
According to police, the suspected car thief was eventually caught and booked into the Santa Cruz County Jail.
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Luke Donald has been selected Ryder Cup captain for Europe, taking over for Henrik Stenson after the Swede was stripped of the job for signing on with the Saudi-funded LIV Golf series.
Donald has played in four Ryder Cups, all of them European wins, and compiled a 10-4-1 record. His last appearance as a player was in 2012 at Medinah, when he took down Bubba Watson in the lead singles match as Europe rallied to win.
Donald was a vice captain at the last two Ryder Cups and was a finalist as captain this year until Europe’s committee settled on Stenson.
Stenson, however, went back on his pledge in March to give Europe full support as captain for the 2023 matches in Italy. He signed last week with LIV Golf for what The Daily Telegraph reported to be around $50 million. And then Stenson won in his LIV Golf debut at Trump National Bedminster, earning $4 million and an additional $375,000 for being on the team that finished second.
The 44-year-old Donald spent 56 weeks at No. 1 in the world in 2011 and 2012 while vying for the top spot in the ranking with Rory McIlroy. He also was the first player to capture the money title on the PGA Tour and European tour in the same year.
And now he gets a job that he feared had passed him by when Europe first picked Stenson.
“It is truly one of the greatest honors that can be bestowed upon a golfer, to lead a team of your peers and be an ambassador for an entire continent,” Donald said in a statement. “I feel extremely privileged to have been given that responsibility and it is a responsibility I do not take lightly.”
Donald takes over as Europe, the dominant team in the Ryder Cup for the last 25 years, is at a crossroads. A young and powerful U.S. team scored the biggest rout ever over Europe last September at Whistling Straits, winning 19-9.
LIV Golf has disrupted both tours, which have suspended players for signing on with the rival league. Among the Ryder Cup players for Europe who joined the Saudi-funded league are Lee Westwood, Ian Poulter, Sergio Garcia and Paul Casey. Then again, all are in their 40s and qualifying for Europe has not yet begun.
Zach Johnson is the U.S. captain for the matches next fall at Marco Simone in Italy. The U.S. team from Whistling Straits has lost Dustin Johnson, Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau. They all have gone at least 16 months since their last win.
Donald said Thomas Bjorn and Edoardo Molinari will stay on as vice captains.
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The Colorado Springs nightclub where five people were killed and 19 others were injured was a haven for queer people for decades in a city that hasn't always embraced its LGBTQ community.
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BALTIMORE (AP) — All Tyler Huntley and the Baltimore Ravens needed was one great drive.
That was enough to reverse the team’s trend of late-game angst and keep the Ravens atop the AFC North.
Huntley led Baltimore 91 yards in 16 plays on its final possession, capping it with a 2-yard touchdown run with 28 seconds remaining that gave the Ravens a 10-9 win over the Denver Broncos on Sunday. Huntley took over when Lamar Jackson left the game with a knee injury after the first quarter.
Coach John Harbaugh said it is not a season-ending type of injury, and Jackson could be back as soon as next weekend.
“That was a great win. December football, you’ve got to find a way to win the game and I’m proud of our team,” Harbaugh said. “I’m proud of every single guy.”
With or without Jackson, the Ravens (8-4) were mostly shut down offensively. Neither team managed 300 total yards, but when it needed to, Baltimore drove almost the whole length of the field. The Ravens were aided by two big penalties — for unnecessary roughness and pass interference — on the Broncos.
Once in the red zone, Huntley converted on fourth-and-2 from the Denver 18 with a short run. Then he slipped a pass to Kenyan Drake along the sideline for 13 yards and scored his touchdown on the next play.
“We had to stay calm, focus on the play that was called at that time and just try to execute the best we could,” Huntley said. “I was just thinking about the game. Looking at the clock, how much time we had left in the game. That was my focus at that moment.”
Russell Wilson led the Broncos (3-9) back into Baltimore territory, but Brandon McManus came up short on a 63-yard field goal as time expired.
Denver’s offense couldn’t shake out of its season-long funk, and three field goals by McManus weren’t enough. The Broncos have lost four straight, scoring only 45 points in that span.
“I talked to the guys afterward in the locker room, and I’m just telling them that at the end of the day, the two things we can control is our attitude and our energy,” Wilson said. “If we can control those two things in the midst of the storm, we can turn this thing around.”
Baltimore’s four losses were all by four points or fewer, and the Ravens were coming off a 28-27 defeat in which Jacksonville scored the winning touchdown and 2-point conversion with 14 seconds to play. This was a happier finish for Baltimore.
“Nobody flinched, nobody batted an eye,” Harbaugh said. “These guys were bringing blitzes from everywhere. Our tackles, our offensive line, stepped up. Every single guy on this offense made plays.”
Jackson left after being sacked by Jonathon Cooper on the last play of the first quarter. The 2019 NFL MVP didn’t seem as though he was in too much distress when he exited the sideline tent and walked to the tunnel, but he didn’t come back in the game.
Huntley went 27 of 32 for 187 yards with an interception. Wilson was 17 of 22 for 189 yards.
McManus made a 52-yard kick on the game’s first possession, but Huntley led Baltimore to a field goal on his first full drive. McManus connected from 41 near the end of the half and 50 in the third quarter.
The Ravens finally had another promising drive going in the fourth, but that ended when they ran a reverse pass on second down at the Denver 29. James Proche II threw deep into heavy coverage, and the pass was intercepted in routine fashion by Justin Simmons.
NOT ENOUGH POINTS
The Broncos have been playing low-scoring games all season. They’ve allowed the fewest points in the AFC, but they’ve failed to take advantage.
“We’ve got to finish. The guys know that,” Denver coach Nathaniel Hackett said. “Everybody’s trying to do everything they can to win, so I give them credit for that, but it hurts to lose, especially that way.”
SNAPPED
The Ravens failed to force a turnover for the first time in 14 games. They also had fewer than three sacks for the first time in eight.
INJURIES
Baltimore LB Patrick Queen was carted off in the fourth quarter with a thigh injury, but Harbaugh said X-rays were negative and it’s a bruise. … Ravens LB Kristian Welch was evaluated for a concussion. … Patrick Mekari injured his foot, forcing the Ravens to go further down the depth chart at LT with Ronnie Stanley (ankle) inactive. … Denver WR Courtland Sutton injured a hamstring, but WR Jerry Jeudy (ankle) returned after missing the previous two games. Jeudy had four catches for 65 yards.
UP NEXT
Broncos: Host Kansas City next Sunday.
Ravens: Play at Pittsburgh.
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Best outdoor family activities
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When the days get longer and the weather gets warmer, many prefer to spend more time outdoors. There are plenty of fun activities to enjoy while you soak up the sun, whether it’s backyard family games or an outdoor excursion. Here are 20 outdoor activities the whole family can enjoy.
Backyard games
Feeling competitive? Tag in the whole family to play a backyard game. Classic games like badminton, cornhole, and laser tag are all-ages-friendly. The rules are easy to learn and the games are quick. For older kids and adults, Spikeball is a contemporary spin on volleyball that requires fast reflexes and a competitive spirit to win.
The Baden Champions Badminton Set includes everything you need for four to play.
Gardening
Grow your family’s gardening skills by starting an herb, flower or vegetable garden. It’s exciting and rewarding enjoying a meal with some home-grown veggies.
Each member of the household can have their own plants to mind, or you can take turns caring for them. If your outdoor space is limited, a trellis or window planter works well for smaller gardens.
The FiveJoy Garden Tool Set is the perfect starter kit.
Geocaching
Geocaching is a fun outdoor treasure hunt where players seek hidden “caches” based on coordinates. Caches can include tchotchkes, souvenirs or letters. To begin your adventure, download the app here.
The whole family can get involved on geocaching expeditions. Besides trekking to different locations, you’ll navigate, search, explore and dig. Or, you can hide a new cache for other geocachers.
Nature watching
Plan a nature-watching trip to observe local flora and fauna together. Birdwatching is one of the most popular options. When you join the Audubon Society, you’ll stay informed about all things birding.
Plant identification is another engaging type of nature watching. Explore parks, trails and even your own backyard to discover native vegetation. Your family can keep a log book or photo journal detailing findings.
“Edible Wild Plants: A North American Field Guide to Over 200 Natural Foods” is perfect for survivalists and hobbyists alike.
Picnicking
Grab your cooler and round up the family for an old-fashioned picnic. Enjoy a meal in your backyard under a favorite tree, or head to a park or beach to dine out in a new location.
The Yeti Hopper Flip comes in several sizes. It can hold up to 11 cans in the smallest size alone.
Volunteering
Consider signing up for a local volunteering project, like a beach sweep or Habitat for Humanity. Some towns have landscaping programs to help older adults or those undergoing medical treatment.
The warm weather also presents the opportunity for kids in the Girl or Boy Scouts to work on their outdoor volunteering badges.
Exercising
Temperate weather is ideal for outdoor group fitness classes. Many gyms and studios now offer classes such as boot camp, CrossFit and Zumba. Consider training for an extreme obstacle course together, including the Tough Mudder or Spartan Race.
The Garmin Forerunner 245 can download music for playback anywhere.
Boating
The open water is inviting and exciting, so plan a kayaking, canoeing or paddle boating trip. Depending on where you live, it might be fishing or crabbing season. If your water excursion lasts through breakfast or lunchtime, pack food to enjoy a meal on the water.
The Perception Kayaks Outlaw 11.5 is great for fishers thanks to its high stability.
Day tripping
Plan a day trip to visit points of interest in your state such as parks or historical landmarks. Not only does it offer a change of scenery, but most day trips are free or affordable. They’re also a great opportunity to take outdoor photos to add to the family album or digital photo frame.
Arts and crafts
Bring arts and crafts projects outside — especially the messy ones. Every member of the family can get involved with laid-back projects such as tie-dyeing, rock painting and candle-making. Or, build a birdhouse or greenhouse. They’re constructive projects that help kids grow fine motor and problem-solving skills.
The Tulip One-Step Tie-Dye Kit comes with 18 bottles.
Playing with your pet
If you have pets such as dogs, they likely want to spend more time outdoors with the family, too. Instead of playing indoors, head to the backyard or a park. Bring their favorite toy such as a ball or frisbee, and make sure you bring a bowl for fresh water so they stay hydrated.
Cycling
Break out the bicycles for a family ride around town. Cycle together to visit your favorite ice cream shop or food truck, or load your bikes in the car for a destination ride. If you live near a city, you may be able to rent bikes or sign up for a free bike tour.
Blading
If your family seeks a fast-paced activity, buy rollerblades and start blading together. It helps younger kids develop coordination and balance skills. If you’re ambitious, you can take your pet for a speedy rollerblading walk.
Camping
Visit nature’s own AirBnB with a camping trip. Whether it’s in your backyard or somewhere in the woods, camping is a great bonding activity for families. A camping trip also means you can enjoy tasty fire-roasted treats, so make sure you have a portable bonfire and s’mores supplies in tow.
The Tapirus Marshmallow Roasting Sticks set includes four double-pronged telescoping rods.
Hiking
Take your family walks to the next level and hit up hiking trails in your area. Many trails let you bring a pet, too. Hiking is also a great opportunity to learn basic first aid and survival skills, which may come in handy during future excursions.
Stargazing
Start stargazing with your family and learn to identify stars, planets and constellations. Plan stargazing trips around major astronomical events. The only accessory you need is a telescope or binoculars. Both are also great for nature watching or birding.
The Celestron 70mm Travel Scope comes with a travel backpack for easy transport.
Meditating
If you’re looking for a calming outdoor activity, consider partaking in an outdoor yoga, meditation or Tai Chi class. These activities help you and your family destress and relax while you enjoy the breeze and sounds of nature.
Beekeeping
An outdoor activity rapidly growing in popularity is beekeeping. If you’re not able or allowed to set up a colony on your property, your family can volunteer with a local beekeeping organization.
The MayBee Beehive Starter Kit comes in eight- or 10-frame sizes.
Movie night
Enjoy a star-studded film under the night sky with an outdoor movie night. You need a projector and an inflatable screen, but they pay for themselves through years of movie nights and screening parties.
The Vivohome Inflatable Projector Screen is perfect for indoors and outdoors.
Experiments
Consider doing outdoor science, technology, engineering and math experiments. Stomp rockets, for example, are a fun way to learn about physics. Kids can also build a robot and set up an outdoor obstacle course to see how it fares on challenging terrain.
The Stomp Rocket Original Dueling Rocket Launcher is perfect for a lazy Sunday afternoon.
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HONG KONG (AP) — Chinese regulators have said e-commerce giant Alibaba’s finance affiliate Ant Group can raise $1.5 billion for its consumer finance unit in an important step forward after the government called off a planned IPO two years ago and ordered the firm to restructure.
The China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission (CBIRC) in the southwestern city of Chongqing said in a notice dated Dec. 30 that Ant’s consumer credit unit had gained approval to increase its capital to 18.5 billion yuan ($2.7 billion) from 8 billion yuan ($1.16 billion).
The approval came weeks after Beijing signaled at an economic work conference that it would support technology firms to boost economic growth and create more jobs.
Under the latest capital expansion plan, Ant would contribute 9.25 billion yuan ($1.34 billion) for a 50% stake of its Chongqing consumer credit unit, while a separate company controlled by the government in the eastern city of Hangzhou, where Alibaba has its headquarters, would hold 10%.
The approval comes more than a year after an earlier plan to raise 22 billion yuan ($3.2 billion) fell through when China Cinda Asset Management — a state-owned bad loans manager — pulled out of an agreement to acquire a 20% stake in Ant’s consumer finance arm.
Ant is restructuring after Chinese regulators pulled the plug on its mega-IPO just days before its market debut in Hong Kong and Shanghai.
They then tightened regulations on the financial technology industry, ordering companies like Ant to operate more like banks and follow capital requirements.
This meant Ant had to clean up violations in some of its businesses, such as credit, insurance and wealth management.
The company is awaiting approval of licenses to operate as a financial holding company and as a personal credit ratings firm.
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Ukrainian rescue teams hunt for survivors in Vinnytsia
VINNYTSIA, Ukraine (AP) — Rescue teams with sniffer dogs combed through debris in a central Ukrainian city on Friday looking for people still missing after a Russian missile strike a day earlier that killed at least 23 people.
Russian forces, meanwhile, pounded other sites in a painstaking push to wrest territory from Ukraine and try to soften unbending morale of its leaders, civilians and troops as the war nears the five-month mark.
The cruise missile strikes on Vinnytsia launched by a Russian submarine on Thursday were the latest incidents to take civilian lives and fan international outrage since President Vladimir Putin launched the invasion on Feb. 24. The campaign now has been focusing on Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region, but Russian forces regularly fire upon targets in many parts of the country too.
Ukraine’s Interior Ministry claimed Friday that Russian forces had conducted more than 17,000 strikes on civilian targets during the war, driving millions from their homes, killing thousands of fighters and civilians and rippling through the world economy by hiking prices and crimping exports of key Ukrainian and Russian products like foodstuffs, fuel and fertilizer.
More than 73 people — including four children — remained hospitalized and 18 people were missing after Thursday’s missile strike, said Oleksandr Kutovyi, spokesman for the emergency service in the Vinnytsia region. Search teams were poring over two sites on Friday — an office building with a medical center inside, and a concert hall near an outdoor recreation area and park, where mothers with children often stroll.
Vinnytsia Gov. Serhiy Borzov said only 10 people among the nearly two dozen killed had been identified so far.
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“Russia deliberately hit civilians and all those responsible for the crime must be brought to account,” he said, denouncing the “barbaric behavior by Russia that tramples on international humanitarian law.”
Kyrylo Tymoshenko, a deputy head of the president’s office, said three missiles were used.
“There is no answer to the question why yesterday and why in Vinnytsia,” Tymoshenko said. “We expect every second and minute that this could happen in any corner of Ukraine.”
After initial silence after the strikes on Vinnytsia, the Russian military said Friday its forces had struck an officers’ club — which the concert hall has been known for back in Soviet times. Ukrainian authorities insisted the site had nothing to do with the military.
Overall, Ukraine’s presidential office said 26 civilians have been killed and another 190 were wounded by Russian shelling over the past 24 hours. That included three other victims in the Donetsk region, which along with neighboring Luhansk — nearly totally controlled by Russian forces — makes up the broader Donbas region.
“The situation in the Donetsk region is exacerbating every day, and civilians must leave because the Russian army is using scorched earth tactics,” Donetsk Gov. Pavlo Kyrylenko said. It appeared that the cities of Kramatorsk and Sloviansk were next in line for Russian forces, but it wasn’t at all clear how soon such a push could begin in earnest.
Elsewhere, authorities in Mykolayiv said there were at least 10 explosions in the southern city overnight, accusing Russian fire of hitting universities. Vitaliy Kim, the head of Mykolaiv’s military administration, posted on social media a video of smoke rising over the strikes.
Separately, the Russian news agency Tass reported Friday, citing Russian-backed separatists, that two civilians were killed and six others were injured after Ukrainian forces allegedly shelled a bus terminal in the Voroshilovsky district of the city of Donetsk.
Also Friday, Daria Morozova, the human rights ombudsperson for the Moscow-backed separatist leadership in Donetsk, said a British “mercenary” died in captivity on Sunday. She said the man, whom she identified as Paul Urey, had died of chronic illnesses and stress.
“From our side, he was given the necessary medical assistance despite the grave crimes he committed,” she said.
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MONACA, Pa. (AP) — Years in the works, a massive petrochemical refinery in western Pennsylvania fed by the vast natural gas reservoir underneath Appalachia became fully operational Tuesday, oil and gas giant Shell plc said.
The refinery, built on the site of a former zinc smelter along the Ohio River some 30 miles northwest of Pittsburgh, will produce 3.5 billion pounds of polyethylene annually when it ramps up to full production by the second half of 2023, Shell said.
The refinery brings in ethane from natural gas wells and chemically “cracks” the liquid fuel by heating it in furnaces to create ethylene, which is used to produce everything from plastics to tires to antifreeze.
Shell, the British multinational oil and gas company headquartered in London, had projected to spend $6 billion on the plant, making it one of the largest — if not the largest — industrial developments in Pennsylvania.
The plant’s promoters have promoted it as the key to reindustrializing Pennsylvania, where many towns and cities have suffered from the loss of the steel and coal industries.
Environmental advocacy groups, however, have fought it and predicted that it will generate more plastic pollution, compounds that form smog and planet-warming greenhouse gases.
A leading gas exploration trade association, the Marcellus Shale Coalition, hailed the opening of the refinery, calling it an “historic day for Pennsylvania.”
The natural gas boom in the vast Marcellus Shale gas reservoir beneath Appalachia attracted Shell to the area. In 2012, the state signed off on a tax break of up to $1.65 billion over 25 years to lure it, and later issued air and water permits to Shell, which began construction in 2017.
The plant looks very similar to a gasoline refinery, with miles of pipes and large storage tanks. The core manufacturing and logistics area covers about 385 acres (186 hectares), with an overall site footprint of about 800 acres. It includes its own power generation and water treatment plants.
The plant is the first major polyethylene manufacturing complex in the northeastern United States, according to Shell.
Most ethylene production is on the Gulf Coast in Texas and Louisiana. Shell says the location gives it a competitive advantage, with more than 70% of the U.S. polyethylene market within 700 miles (1,127 kilometers) of Pittsburgh.
Annual U.S. ethane consumption has doubled in the past decade as demand for ethylene has grown. Ethane consumption recently rose above 2 million barrels per day, according to the Energy Information Administration, an arm of the U.S. Department of Energy.
Shell's plant in western Pennsylvania is estimated to add 96,000 barrels per day of ethane feedstock capacity, the agency said.
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VANCOUVER, BC, May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Aris Gold Corporation (Aris Gold or the Company) (TSX: ARIS) (OTCQX: ALLXF) reports financial and operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2022. All amounts are in US dollars, unless otherwise indicated.
Aris Gold CEO Neil Woodyer stated: "During Q1 we began to see positive results from our performance optimization initiatives at the Marmato Upper Mine, where free cash flows were allocated toward Lower Mine construction activities in the quarter. Our EPCM contractor is nearing completion of the front-end loading (FEL3) design work for the Lower Mine, and following this, we expect to release a new mineral reserve estimate.
"In April, our senior management team stepped into the operator role of the Soto Norte joint venture, and we are leading the work to successfully obtain a mining license extension from ANM, the Colombian National Mining Agency, as well as the drafting and advancing of a new environmental and social impact assessment for the Soto Norte gold project. We continue to be impressed by the quality of the Soto Norte project, and the social development opportunities it offers."
- Q1 2022 operating results, with quarterly gold sales of 7,698 ounces at AISC of $1,466 per ounce, compare favourably to average quarterly gold sales of 6,731 ounces at AISC of $1,656 per ounce in Q1 2021 and demonstrate some of the early benefits of the optimization activities. In Q1 2022, the Upper Mine generated $3.4 million free cash flow.
- The Company remains on track to meet full-year production guidance of 40,000 to 45,000 ounces, with gold production from the Upper Mine expected to increase in the second half of 2022 as the mine sequences into higher grade areas and processing rates increase.
- Construction of the Marmato Lower Mine progressed in Q1 2022, including:
In Q1 2022, Aris Gold recorded earnings from mining operations of $3.2 million and net earnings of $3.1 million (Q1 2021: net loss $7.3 million). A key driver of the improved financial performance was the cost reduction program as demonstrated by AISC per ounce of $1,437, which was 17% lower than Q1 2021.
Financial and operating highlights
Aris Gold's Q1 2022 financial statements and related MD&A are available on SEDAR and in the Investors section of Aris Gold's website here.
Aris Gold is a Canadian mining company listed on the TSX under the symbol ARIS and on the OTCQX under the symbol ALLXF. The Company is led by an executive team with a demonstrated track record of creating value through building globally relevant gold mining companies. In Colombia, Aris Gold operates the 100%-owned Marmato mine, where a modernization and expansion program is under way, and as of April 12, 2022, operates the Soto Norte joint venture, where environmental licensing is advancing to develop a new gold mine. Aris Gold also owns the Juby project, an advanced exploration stage gold project in the Abitibi greenstone belt of Ontario, Canada. Aris Gold plans to pursue acquisition and other growth opportunities to unlock value creation from scale and diversification.
Additional information on Aris Gold can be found at www.arisgold.com and www.sedar.com.
This news release contains "forward-looking information" or forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation. All statements included herein, other than statements of historical fact, including without limitation statements relating to construction activities and expected first gold production, expected gold production rates and free cash flow from the Upper Mine and statements made under the heading "Outlook" are forward-looking. Generally, the forward-looking information and forward looking statements can be identified by the use of forward looking terminology such as "plans", "expects" or "does not expect", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", "will continue" or "believes", or variations of such words and phrases or state that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will be taken", "occur" or "be achieved". Statements concerning mineral resource estimates may also be deemed to constitute forward looking information to the extent that they involve estimates of the mineralization that will be encountered. The material factors or assumptions used to develop forward looking information or statements are disclosed throughout this presentation.
Forward looking information and forward looking statements, while based on management's best estimates and assumptions, are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of Aris Gold to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information or forward looking statements, including but not limited to: the ability of the Aris Gold management team to successfully integrate with the current operations, risks related to international operations, risks related to general economic conditions, uncertainties relating to operations during the COVID-19 pandemic, actual results of current exploration activities, availability of quality assets that will add scale, diversification and complement Aris Gold's growth trajectory; changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined; fluctuations in prices of metals including gold; the ability to convert mineral resources to mineral reserves; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, increases in market prices of mining consumables, risks associated with holding derivative instruments (such as credit risks, market liquidity risk and mark-to-market risk), possible variations in mineral reserves, grade or recovery rates; failure of plant, equipment or processes to operate as anticipated; changes in national and local government legislation, taxation, controls, regulations, regulations and political or economic developments in Canada or Colombia, accidents and operations, labour disputes, title disputes, claims and limitations on insurance coverage and other risks of the mining industry; delays in obtaining governmental approvals including obtaining required environmental and other licenses, or in the completion of development or construction activities, changes in national and local government regulation of mining operations, tax rules and regulations, and political and economic developments in countries in which the Company operates, as well as those factors discussed in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in Aris Gold's most recent AIF available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
Although Aris Gold has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information and forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such information or statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such information or statements. The Company has and continues to disclose in its Management's Discussion and Analysis and other publicly filed documents, changes to material factors or assumptions underlying the forward-looking information and forward-looking statements and to the validity of the information, in the period the changes occur. The forward-looking statements and forward-looking information are made as of the date hereof and Aris Gold disclaims any obligation to update any such factors or to publicly announce the result of any revisions to any of the forward-looking statements or forward-looking information contained herein to reflect future results. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and information.
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MEXICO CITY (AP) — Diego Luna has mixed emotions about the looming end of his Star Wars series “Andor.”
“I am very excited filming, all the time I feel that we are approaching the end and, therefore, the process is lived with a certain melancholy,” the Mexican actor said in a recent interview by video call during a break in shoots in Great Britain for the acclaimed series’ second season.
Luna knew the series, about a Rebel spy introduced to fans in 2016’s “Rogue One,” was meant to last only two seasons. But he’s not looking forward to the end.
“There is also an inevitable part of saying how sad it is to leave this team, to leave this dynamic, to leave this time living here,” he said.
The show has taken a thriller approach to telling the backstory of Cassian Andor, a thief-turned-spy for the rebels resisting the brutal Galactic Empire of the original “Star Wars” trilogy.
Luna’s portrayal of Andor’s survive-at-all-costs ethos has made placed him on many shortlists for a drama series actor Emmy nomination. If it happens, he would be the first Latino actor to get an Emmy nom in the category in nearly 30 years; Puerto Rican star Jimmy Smits was the last actor to compete in the category in 1995 for his role in “NYPD Blue.”
There are other possible contenders: Pedro Pascal for “The Last of Us,” Jenna Ortega for “Wednesday” and Selena Gomez for the comedy series “Only Murders in the Building.” While Luna is happy he’s in the mix, the long drought for Latin actors is troubling.
“What makes me sad is the fact, the fact that the last nomination for a Latino actor in this category was so many years ago, it is very absurd knowing the number of interesting stories that have been told, the number of actors who have done memorable jobs,” he said. “But it’s also exciting to know that I’m not the only one and that makes me think that good things are coming for people who look like me, who come from where I come from.”
For now, Luna focuses on “what has already happened”, including the positive reception that “Andor” has received.
Created and produced by Tony Gilroy, “Andor” has received nominations for honors at the BAFTAs, Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild awards and numerous others. It’s a rare achievement for a sci-fi series, which generally do not find themselves in the main categories at shows like the Emmys.
“There are many prejudices in some way with science fiction cinema and with ‘Andor’ very beautiful things have happened,” Luna said. “It’s very nice to see that for the team, the people who do this, the people in the industry are celebrating them and the series.”
When asked if there will be more action or if the second season, which will arrive in August 2024, will be darker, Luna stressed that the series lives in the middle of both forces.
“It’s the balance that makes this series stick,” he said. “I think that if something characterizes this series, it is the depth it has in the portrait of its characters. Being the last season, you got to follow the path of all these characters that you met in the first, and well, many of them are not in ‘Rogue One’ and the stories have to be (brought) to an end.” | https://www.binghamtonhomepage.com/entertainment-news/diego-luna-talks-filming-andor-final-season-and-the-prospects-for-latino-actors-in-the-emmys-race/ | 2023-06-27 03:38:20 | 0 | https://www.binghamtonhomepage.com/entertainment-news/diego-luna-talks-filming-andor-final-season-and-the-prospects-for-latino-actors-in-the-emmys-race/ |
CAIRO (AP) — The world’s biggest shipping company said Monday it sued a rival shipping line in a Danish court, seeking compensation for ship delays that resulted from the blocking of the Suez Canal by a hulking vessel two years ago.
The Panama-flagged vessel Ever Given, operated by Evergreen Marine Corp., ran aground in March 2021, blocking the global waterway for nearly a week. The enormous vessel was released in a massive salvage operation.
In an email to The Associated Press, shipping giant A.P. Moeller-Maersk said it filed a claim against Evergreen Marine, the vessel’s Japanese owner and its German technical manager, Bernhard Schulte Management, in the Danish Maritime and Commercial High Court in Copenhagen, Denmark.
The Copenhagen-based shipping company said the claim is related to losses suffered during the canal’s blockage. It did not provide further details, including when it filed the claim.
The ShippingWatch, a news outlet covering maritime industry, however, reported Monday that 50 of Maersk’s container ships were delayed because of the canal’s blockage.
Maersk seeks millions of dollars in compensation to cover among other things costs it incurred from customers with goods being transported on the delayed ships, the report added.
Evergreen Marine and Bernhard Schulte did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The ship’s Japanese owner, Shoei Kisen Kaisha Ltd., was not immediately reachable.
The Ever Given was on its way to the Dutch port of Rotterdam on March 23, 2021 when it slammed into the bank of a single-lane stretch of the canal about 6 kilometers (3.7 miles) north of the southern entrance, near the Egyptian city of Suez.
A massive salvage effort by a flotilla of tugboats helped by the tides freed the skyscraper-sized vessel six days later, ending the crisis, and allowing hundreds of waiting ships to pass through the canal.
After it was freed, the Ever Given was held for more than three months in Egypt amid a financial dispute with authorities. Its release came after its owner reached a settlement with canal authorities over compensation following weeks of negotiations and a court standoff. Officials did not reveal details on the terms of the settlement but canal authorities had sought more than $900 million in compensation.
The canal’s blockage forced some ships at the time to take the lengthy alternate route around the Cape of Good Hope at Africa’s southern tip, requiring additional fuel and other costs. Hundreds of other ships waited in place for the blockage to end.
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TPD to host Southwest Police Motorcycle Training Competition
Published: Apr. 13, 2023 at 5:14 PM MST|Updated: 1 hour ago
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) -The Tucson Police Department is hosting the Southwest Police Motorcycle Training Competition that will take place on Friday and Saturday, April 14-15, at the Kino Sports Complex at 2500 East Ajo Way from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The training competition is a fundraiser for Kent’s Heart and Hope Foundation which provides support for public safety personnel in critical times of need.
The event is free and open to the public.
Winning the competition is significant for the competing law enforcement officers.
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NEW ORLEANS, June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ClaimsFiler, a FREE shareholder information service, reminds investors that they have until July 1, 2022 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against Riskified Ltd. (the "Company") (NYSE: RSKD), if they purchased or acquired the Company's Class A common stock in or traceable to the Company's July 2021 initial public offering (the "IPO"). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.
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Riskified and certain of its executives are charged with failing to disclose material information in its IPO Registration Statement, violating federal securities laws.
The alleged false and misleading statements and omissions include, but are not limited to, that: (i) as the Company expanded its user base, the quality of the Company's machine learning platform had deteriorated (rather than improved as represented in the Registration Statement); (ii) the Company had expanded its customer base into industries with relatively high rates of fraud – including partnerships with cryptocurrency and remittance business – in which the Company had limited experience, and that this expansion had negatively impacted the effectiveness of the Company's machine learning platform; (iii) the Company suffered from materially higher chargebacks and cost of revenue and depressed gross profits and gross profit margins during its third fiscal quarter of 2021; and (iv) as a result of the foregoing, the Company's representations in its Registration Statement were materially false and misleading, and lacked a factual basis.
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Franchisee Expands into New York as Demand for Holistic Wellness Options Grows
SAN ANTONIO, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Massage Heights, the franchise known for its resort-quality massage, skincare and wellness services, announced today a signed franchise agreement that will mark the first time the company will have a presence in the Hudson Valley area.
Behind the franchise agreement are Charles Cerulli, Maria Weitzman, and David Shawger. Shawger is the existing owner of the Massage Heights location in Morristown, New Jersey. Shawger introduced Morristown's very first Massage Heights in 2017 after extensive research into wellness franchises.
"The last company I worked at as an employee was going through a merger and my position was being relocated. While we all were weighing the options, I took an assessment that said I'd enjoy franchising," said Shawger. "Already on my own wellness journey, I started looking at the leaders within the massage category as I have been a longtime advocate for the benefits of massage. We aligned well with the company's mission and know that our superior level of care for our members will remain the top focus as we expand our reach."
Building off the momentum and success of the Morristown location, the Massage Heights franchise network is enthusiastic and optimistic about the Hudson Valley expansion.
"The demand for better wellness is fueling this expansion into one of the fastest-growing regions in the country. We want people to experience for themselves the benefits of our vast services that are unlike anything else in the area right now," said Shawger.
According to The 2022 Franchising Outlook report by the International Franchise Association, the Northeast region is expected to add approximately 121,533 establishments by year-end to support state economic growth. The report projects franchising in the northeast will contribute to hiring over 1,260,000 workers and $235.9 billion in output to the U.S. economy.
"The pandemic created a shift in what people are prioritizing in their lives, and mental and physical health is front-and-center. Our customized massage and facial services are essential for many who rely on the routine wellness services," said CEO & President Susan Boresow. "We anticipate that David and his team will lead the way and inspire other like-minded entrepreneurs to offer additional wellness treatment options throughout the east coast."
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The massage franchise started in 2004 and has grown to more than 120 Retreats throughout North America by providing personalized wellness treatment options through therapeutic massage and skincare services. Massage Heights is a family-owned massage and wellness franchise dedicated to elevating the lives of others by providing Members and Guests with professional, affordable and resort-quality massage, skincare and wellness services. For more information about Massage Heights and its franchise opportunities, please visit MassageHeightsFranchise.com.
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The 17th Dance Like the Stars Event is scheduled for July 30 at the BancorpSouth Arena. The event was first started in 2006 and nearly 160 community volunteers from Lee, Lafayette, Tippah, Chickasaw and Union counties have participated. Volunteers agree to learn a professional ballroom dance routine with a professional partner from Tupelo’s The Dance Studio, but more importantly, they agree to raise funding for Boys and Girls Club North Mississippi. The dancer raising the most money is named the event Grand Champion.
2022 Dancers Include: Keith Storey representing Ripley, Shaletha Knox representing New Albany, and Mary Morgan Burks, Jessica Hollinger, Meagan Cherry, Councilwoman Rosie Jones, Tommy Green, and Judge Anthony Rogers all representing Tupelo. There will be a special performance by previous Judges Choice Winners - Nancy Maria Balach and Brady Bramlett of Oxford.
The group of dancers has already raised $180,000 of its goal $215,000. Burks is well on her way to breaking the record of Rhonda Hanby who raised over $61,000 in 2012. Burks fundraising currently totals over $59,000.
The Dance Studio of Tupelo is owned by Rubye Del Harden. Professional instructors include: Tammy Wilson, Andrew Davis, Benjamin Pryor and Sara Wood.
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Productivity is the focus of this year's Hard Spring Wheat Show, which takes place at the Williston Grand Hotel and Conference Center on Feb. 1 beginning at 7 a.m.
The 70th Annual event is co-hosted by NDSU Extension. It's aimed at North Dakota and Montana growers, who lead the nation in production of hard red wheat. For those in the know, red wheat is high in protein. It's also in demand around the world.
NDSU Agriculture and Natural Resource Extension Agent Kelly Leo said, "Technically" the show is "operated by a board of producers from western North Dakota and eastern Montana."
The popular show, expected to draw more than 100 local growers and wheat producers from mountain states and the midwest, is returning to the Williston Grand Hotel after a five-year hiatus.
"We've been at the Williston ARC for the past couple of years," Leo said. "We're super excited about being back at the Grand."
The event was held at the Williston hotel until 2018 before organizers switched venues. Although the ARC served its purpose from 2020–22, the Williston Grand Hotel offers accommodations, dining and presentation facilities conducive to an education-focused event like the Wheat Show.
Some of the key areas in focus during the show are disease control, technology and data collection, road conditions for heavy truck loads, weather outlook and soil fertility advancements.
Daryl Ritchison, director of the ND Agriculture Weather Network (NDAWN), will discuss seasonal climate conditions for growing wheat and is expected to address what farmers can expect in 2023. Topics include short- and long-term weather forecasts and risk management. It should prove interesting to MonDak growers, who faced a dry fall and extremely cold winter in 2022 that impacted wheat storage.
"Daryl Ritchison is an incredible speaker, and he's popular," Leo said.
The NDSU Extension agent also mentioned Steven Edwardson, executive administrator of the ND Barley Council. Edwardson has extensive experience in international trade and business.
"He's going to talk about updates within the barley industry," Leo said.
For growers interested in price forecasts, Dr. Frayne Olson, a crop economist and marketing specialist with NDSU Extension, will talk about market outlook and price analysis.
Leo cited soil fertility as a hot topic for this year's event. Wheat farmers are interested in biotech advancements that help them maximize productivity, alongside crop-management techniques that give them an edge over competitors.
She said the show expects to host more than a dozen vendors.
"They're pretty much local folks," Leo said. "It should be a nice event. In the past, we've had 20 vendors, but this is our first year back at the Grand."
The keynote speaker at this year's Wheat Show is Evan Shout of Western Canada. As president and co-founder of Maverick Ag, Shout helps educate and coach growers throughout North America.
A former accountant, Shout is known for his in-depth understanding of the economics of agriculture. In keeping with the show's focus on productivity, Shout is expected to discuss the importance of data collection and technology advancements in the wheat-growing business.
As for attendance, Leo said organizers are anticipating more than 100 people will be at the Williston Grand Hotel and Conference Center on Feb. 1.
"We have a lot of walk-ins," she said, noting there could be as many as 120 attendees this year. "We don't usually know until the day of the event."
This year's Wheat Show is scheduled to last until about 6 in the evening.
A social event begins at 6:15 p.m., followed by a dinner and entertainment at 7 p.m. The evening activity is sponsored by the Williams County Farmer's Union and National Hard Spring Wheat Show Board.
On Feb. 2, Mondak Pulse Day commences in conjunction with the Wheat Show at the Williston Grand Hotel and Event Center.
"This time, we are doing just one general session," Leo said.
Pulse Day begins at 8 a.m. with a breakfast, and ends at about 1 p.m., shortly after lunch is served.
"Most of our small-grain growers are also pulse producers," Leo said, explaining the importance of Pulse Day.
Although NDSU Extension still conducts the popular Bread Fair for local school students, Leo said it will not be held at this year's Wheat Show. However, the Bread Fair will be promoted throughout the event.
"The wheat producers grow our food," she said, emphasizing the importance not only of wheat crops but other ingredients used to make bread.
North Dakota is the number-one producer of honey and red wheat, Leo said, with canola oil in the top four among ND's most important products for bread producing.
Leo was quick to reassure Wheat Show attendees and community leaders the Bread Fair remains a priority for NDSU Extension and the state's Wheat Commission, which provides books for local fifth grade students to help them learn the story of wheat.
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DALLAS (AP) — Amanda Nunes won a unanimous five-round decision over Julianna Peña in the main event of UFC 277 on Saturday night to regain the women’s bantamweight championship that she lost last December.
Nunes (22-5), nicknamed “The Lioness,” also holds the featherweight belt. The judges’ scoring was 50-45, 50-44 and 50-43.
“Double champ again, baby!” Nunes yelled to the crowd after the fight. “This is the best day ever.”
Peña beat Nunes last December at Las Vegas to claim the title in one of the biggest upsets in UFC history.
Saturday’s fight was the first title defense for Peña (12-5) in the 135-pound division.
Brandon Moreno won the co-main event with a third-round TKO over Kai Kara-France in a scheduled five-round bout to take possession of the interim men’s flyweight championship belt.
Nunes dropped Peña three times in the second round, twice on right hooks and then with a left to the forehead.
Nunes took down Peña midway through the third round and kept her on the mat, punching to the head to open cuts along Peña’s hairline that left blood splattered on the mat.
Nunes had Peña on her back again for much of the fourth and fifth rounds. Peña’s face was streaked with blood that stained much of the mat.
“I could have finished her, but I wanted to go five rounds with her tonight to prove I was better than her,” said Nunes, her right eye swollen nearly shut, using crutches to reach the interview session. “I could have gone six, seven rounds.”
Nunes came out and added a left-handed stance to her normal right-handed stance. She believes that confused Peña.
UFC president Dana White said Peña was taken from the arena after the fight to see a plastic surgeon about damage to her forehead.
“Julianna’s tough as nails,” White said. “Her will to win is second to none.”
Nunes owned the bantamweight belt for more than five years before the December defeat, which snapped a 12-match winning streak that included nine consecutive title fights.
Referee Herb Dean stopped the fight between Moreno and Kara-France at 4:34 after Moreno, sporting a deep cut under his right eye with blood streaming down his face and onto his chest, landed a liver kick that dropped Kara-France. Moreno then finished him off.
Moreno (20-6-2), from Tijuana, Mexico, came in as the division’s top-ranked contender and Kara-France (24-10), from New Zealand, was second. Moreno was backed by a crowd that chanted “Mo-re-no!” and “Me-xi-co!” at times during the match.
Deiveson Figueiredo regained the flyweight belt from Moreno last January with a unanimous decision in a trilogy fight in the 125-pound division. But Figueiredo sustained a hand injury several months ago and could not make a title defense, resulting in UFC creating an interim title fight.
After Saturday’s bout, Figueiredo entered the octagon carrying his championship belt and met with Moreno. Figueiredo said he’d like to host Moreno in his native Brazil for the undisputed title.
“I don’t care (where),” Moreno said. “Let’s go.”
Moreno said he would have told Figueiredo he didn’t appreciate his coming into the cage but didn’t want to set a bad example for his 8-year-old daughter.
Sergei Pavlovich was awarded a TKO in 55 seconds into a scheduled three-round heavyweight bout against Derrick Lewis, the oldest fighter on the card at 37 years old and a fan favorite from Houston. Pavlovich landed a series of punches to Lewis’ head and upper body. Lewis finally went down but jumped right back up as referee Dan Miragliotta stopped it, as Lewis and the crowd both expressed their displeasure with the ruling.
White said the fight shouldn’t have been stopped.
“Miragliotta made a mistake,” White said. “It happens.”
Pavlovich (16-1) went in ranked 11th while Lewis (26-10) was fifth.
Alexandre Pantoja quickly finished off Alex Perez on a tap out only 1:31 into their scheduled three-round men’s flyweight matchup. Pantoja (25-5), ranked No. 4, got atop Perez (24-7), No. 6, along the fence and locked his arms across Perez’s jaw to force the submission.
Magomed Ankalaev scored a TKO at 3:09 of the second of three rounds over Anthony Smith in a men’s light heavyweight bout. Ankalaev (18-1), ranked No. 4, took down Smith (36-17), No. 5, in the first round and then pummeled him along the base of the fence early in the second round when referee Jacob Montalvo stopped the fight. Smith injured his left leg and was helped from the cage, but White said there was no fracture.
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — A yearlong inspection of child care centers across Nevada in 2022 uncovered a pattern of lax oversight and weak policies at five facilities, according to a report released this month.
The review comes just three months after a U.S. Justice Department investigation that found Nevada was failing its children with behavioral disabilities by relying too heavily on institutionalization.
State legislative auditors identified “significant issues” ranging from unsanitary living conditions and children self-administering anti-psychotic medication to unsecured chemicals and tools. In one instance, according to their report, a hatchet was left out on a table at a foster care home. And in another, it said, a storage room with an outside lock was being used as a place to sleep.
During the inspections between January and November last year, auditors said they found piles of dirty clothing and trash in children’s rooms, clogged toilets, exposed pipes and a blood-stained pillow. They also said they reviewed inventory and files at the facilities and found missing medication, medical files and paperwork related to training and background checks for staff.
“If I was a parent, I would be furious,” state Democratic Sen. Marilyn Dondero Loop said last week at a meeting where auditors and state lawmakers discussed the findings. “It seems to me you shouldn’t have to complain to have things right. They should just be right. I hope moving forward, we’re taking care of these vulnerable children.”
In its 25-page report issued in October, the Justice Department said the state was failing “to ensure access to community-based services that could prevent institutionalization,” resulting in often repeated hospitalizations. Oftentimes, children were sent to long-term residential facilities outside the state, “exacerbating the harms of the segregation,” the DOJ report said.
The recent state review echoes that assessment, noting that as of June 2022, more than 100 children were placed in 14 different facilities across six states. For their report, state legislative auditors inspected 19 of 57 child care facilities regulated and licensed by the state.
The five institutions to raise alarms included a youth addiction treatment center in Las Vegas, a foster care program in Reno and the Never Give Up Youth Healing Center, an embattled residential psychiatric facility in rural Nevada that received poor ratings for health and safety from the state in 2020 during a similar review.
Surrounded by miles of open desert in Nye County, Never Give Up is located on the former campus of the now-shuttered Northwest Academy, the state’s only private boarding school before it was shut down on Valentine’s Day 2019, after the married owners were arrested on a combined 90 counts of child abuse and neglect.
Never Give Up was the only institution of the five facilities threatened with a fine by the state last year amid the inspections, the report shows.
According to a copy of the sanction obtained by The Associated Press, the state Department of Health and Human Services notified Never Give Up’s administrator in September that it intended to fine the facility $8,000, citing a range of failures.
In a separate 65-page report outlining those issues, Health and Human Services said Never Give Up had failed to maintain its facility to “ensure the safety and well-being of its residents.” Among the issues observed in the report: sagging ceilings, exposed electrical wiring, splintered wooden desks in classrooms, broken deadbolts, missing emergency lights, loose smoke detectors and a cable hanging from a ceiling.
Never Give Up was required to submit a corrective plan, which Health and Human Services noted was “acceptable” in its sanction letter.
Records show the status of the sanction is “closed,” although it wasn’t clear from the records whether Never Give Up paid the fine. A spokesperson for Health and Human Services did not respond to email and phone requests seeking more information.
Since taking over the campus in Amargosa Valley about 90 miles (144 kilometers) outside Las Vegas, a riot has broken out at the psychiatric facility, law enforcement officials have launched an investigation into physical and sexual abuse allegations, and a man was arrested on charges that he raped a patient and sexually exploited two others while working at Never Give Up, the Review-Journal reported.
Never Give Up did not respond to an email request for comment from The Associated Press about the conditions detailed by the state in its latest report.
As part of its review, state auditors also inspected eight youth detention centers. According to the report, two of them were not properly screening children and teenagers “for sexual victimization or abusiveness” within 72 hours of their arrival, which is required by the Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003. The auditors recommended proper risk assessment tools to both facilities, which are not identified in the report.
Last year, legislative auditors conducted a separate inspection of Nevada’s adult prison system and found widespread deficiencies in its use of force procedures, including an often understated number of incidents. Amid the report’s release, officials with the state Department of Corrections conceded that none of the audit’s 16 recommendations meant to improve facility operations had been completed. | https://www.koin.com/news/national/ap-auditors-wary-of-child-health-safety-in-nevada-care-centers/ | 2023-01-19 14:47:31 | 0 | https://www.koin.com/news/national/ap-auditors-wary-of-child-health-safety-in-nevada-care-centers/ |
Three teenage girls and gunman dead in Texas shooting
GALENA PARK, Texas (AP) — Authorities say three teenage girls, including one who was pregnant, were fatally shot by a man who also sexually assaulted a 12-year-old girl who later escaped and then fatally shot himself.
No names have been released.
The killings occurred at the home of the gunman’s girlfriend in the Houston suburb of Galena Park at about 10:30 p.m. Saturday.
The girls who were killed were 19, 14 and 13, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.
The 38-year-old man then attacked the 12-year-old and then told her to run out of the house, Gonzalez said. She grabbed a 1-year-old baby girl and fled.
“She ran out of the residence without any clothing” to the home of a neighbor, who called Galena Park police.
“When she ran out she managed to think about it, thankfully, and was able to grab the 1-year-old and ran away,” Gonzalez said.
Both girls were hospitalized for treatment of injuries that were not life-threatening, according to a statement from Galena Park police. The investigation has been turned over to the sheriff’s department.
Authorities did not immediately return messages to The Associated Press for additional comment on Sunday.
Gonzalez said the man’s girlfriend was the mother of the 12-year-old and the 19-year-old. The older victim was the mother of the baby and was pregnant. The sheriff said the girlfriend was not at home at the time of the shootings.
The sheriff said authorities were working to determine the relationships of the other two teenagers who were shot but described them as family members.
Gonzalez offered no suspected motive for the shooting, saying it “makes no sense, it’s all tragic.”
The U.S. has seen a deadly start to 2023, including six mass killings in a three-week period in January, according to an Associated Press/USA Today database. It defines a mass killing as four or more people dead, not including the perpetrator.
Six people were killed in a mass shooting Friday in Mississippi and there have been a number of mass shootings in which fewer people were slain, such as Monday’s shooting at Michigan State University in which three people were killed and five were wounded.
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NEW YORK, Dec. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Olaplex Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: OLPX).
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SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP) — Bosnia’s long-entrenched sectarian parties were poised Monday to be the overall winners of the country’s general election despite symbolic successes by some opposition candidates who ran on a corruption-fighting agenda in the Balkan country that is divided along ethnic lines.
Preliminary results released Monday by Bosnia’s central election commission showed the tribal political groups that have enriched cronies and ignored the needs of the people have, once again, successfully exploited mutual fear and ethnic distrust to retain their grip on power after Sunday’s election.
Bosnia has three main ethnic communities — Muslim Bosniaks, Orthodox Serbs and Catholic Croats — and due to the country’s complicated political system of ethnic quotas at numerous levels of government, no single party can rule alone. That raises the prospect of protracted power-sharing talks.
The election included contests for the three members of Bosnia’s shared, multi-ethnic presidency, the president of one of its two highly autonomous parts, and parliament deputies at different, in part overlapping, levels of governance.
Bosnia’s institutional setup was introduced by a U.S.-brokered peace agreement that ended the war in the 1990s between its three main ethnic groups. Under the deal, Bosnia was divided into two entities — one run by Serbs and the other shared by Bosniaks and Croats — which have broad autonomy but are linked by joint, multi-ethnic institutions. All countrywide actions require often elusive consensus from all three ethnic groups.
Preliminary results showed the tribal political parties will remain dominant in the legislatures at all levels, likely maintaining their capacity to gridlock the country and mismanage public resources.
While cooperation-prone candidates Denis Becirovic and Zeljko Komsic were on course to win the respective Bosniak and Croat seats in the country-wide presidency, they are likely to be joined by Zeljka Cvijanovic from the strongest Bosnian Serb party, the secessionist and staunchly pro-Russian SNSD.
If the preliminary results hold, Cvijanovic will take over the post from her political party’s boss, Milorad Dodik, who chose to run for the president of Bosnia’s Serb-run part rather than seek a second term in the shared countrywide presidency.
With nearly 82% of the votes counted, Dodik, who used Bosnian election campaign to champion a secessionist agenda and Russia’s war in Ukraine, was seen as winning that race. However, his main contender, Jelena Trivic, has refused to concede defeat, accusing Dodik of vote-rigging.
Earlier this year, Dodik was sanctioned by the United States and Britain for allegedly corrupt and destabilizing actions that threaten to tear Bosnia apart. If he does win, that’s likely to empower him to push on with his divisive, war-mongering agenda at the time when the Kremlin has a strong incentive to reignite conflict in Bosnia to divert attention from its military campaign in Ukraine.
As part of his campaign, Dodik travelled to Moscow in September to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin and secure his endorsement.
Since the end of Bosnia’s 1992-92 war, Moscow has often been accused by the West of seeking to destabilize Bosnia and the rest of the Balkans through its Serb allies in the region.
However, political analyst Ivana Maric predicted that Dodik and other ethnic leaders in Bosnia will stop short of provoking violence because, having amassed much power and wealth while neglecting the needs of the people, they “have the most to lose.”
“In the end, everything will remain the same,” Maric said. “Because the parties have no results to speak of, they must stoke ethnic animosities and hate for political gain.”
“Nationalism is just a smokescreen they use to hide their criminal activities … unfortunately, the people had again fallen for that trick.” | https://www.fox16.com/news/world-news/ap-international/ap-bosnias-sectarian-parties-poised-to-retain-power-after-vote/ | 2022-10-03 20:19:58 | 1 | https://www.fox16.com/news/world-news/ap-international/ap-bosnias-sectarian-parties-poised-to-retain-power-after-vote/ |
LOUISVILLE, Ky., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tony Roma's, the globally recognized casual family dining brand, joined Stored Value Solutions (SVS) in announcing an expanded international partnership aimed at driving gift card sales and enhancing the overall guest experience with gift cards. Tony Roma's engaged SVS, a worldwide leader in gift card program marketing and management in 2019 to help drive their online gift card sales, significantly enhancing the customer experience.
According to Ramon Bourgeois, Chief Executive Office at Romacorp, the expanded partnership will focus on two key areas: tying gift cards into Tony Roma's loyalty program to increase guest engagement through rewards; and utilizing gift cards as a marketing tool in local rollouts of its new restaurant concept, "Bones and Burgers". Romacorp, Inc. is the parent company of Tony Roma's and Bones and Burgers.
"Our partners at SVS are always helping us find new and better ways to reach and satisfy our guests for whom gift cards are an important part of the dining experience," Gino said. "With our accelerated expansion across the globe, their international expertise in the areas of hospitality and dining is invaluable." Tony Roma's restaurants are in more than 25 countries on 6 continents.
Mark Schatz, President of SVS described the collaboration as a perfect fit. "When both teams are completely committed to the customer experience, solutions reveal themselves," he said. "Casual diners love gift cards, whether they're in Detroit or Dubai. We're proud to be a part of a team at Tony Roma's that keeps that guest-focus at the center of everything they do."
Romacorp, Inc., is the parent company of Tony Roma's restaurants, the world's largest casual dining concept specializing in ribs. Headquartered in Orlando, Florida. Tony Roma's has more than 90 restaurant locations in more than 20 countries and is one of the most globally recognizable names in the industry. The first Tony Roma's restaurant opened 50 years ago in North Miami, Florida. For more information about Romacorp, Inc. and Tony Roma's, visit www.tonyromas.com.
A leading prepaid provider, SVS manages more than 750 million card products and processes over 1.5 billion transactions annually. SVS partners with top retailers around the world to offer stored value solutions that effectively drive the behavior that will lead to business success. SVS is headquartered in Louisville Kentucky, USA, and owned by Atlanta-based FLEETCOR Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: FLT). For more information, visit: www.storedvalue.com.
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SEATTLE — Starbucks ringing up record sales but struggling with low employee morale plans to spend $450 million next year to make its North American stores more efficient and less complex.
The company also said it plans to open 2,000 net new stores in the U.S. by 2025, with an emphasis on meeting the growing demand for new types of service, including drive-thru, mobile ordering and delivery. Drive-thru now makes up 50% of U.S. sales, for example, while delivery demand has grown by 24% so far this year.
“It’s clear that our physical stores have to change. Our physical stores were built for a different era,” said John Culver, Starbucks’ chief operating officer, at a day-long event for investors in Seattle Tuesday.
Culver said customizable cold drinks, which now make up as many as 75% of Starbucks' U.S. beverage orders, are taxing employees in kitchens designed for simpler hot drinks. Starbucks debuted a new work station that requires less movement and can cut 50 seconds off the process of making a blended iced mocha. It also announced a new patented technology that will cut the time needed to make cold brew coffee from 20 hours to a few seconds.
The introduction of an increasing number of hot food items is also slowing Starbucks' kitchens. Culver said Starbucks expects to serve 300 million breakfast sandwiches in the U.S. this year, each of which takes up to 85 seconds to warm in its ovens. Starbucks plans to start cooking them in batches and storing them in warmers next to the drive-thru windows.
The company touted other upcoming benefits for workers, including more flexible scheduling, more generous sick time accrual and expanded ability for mobile customers to tip.
Starbucks executives made little mention of a growing unionization effort at its U.S. stores during morning presentations Tuesday. But it has clearly been an impetus for the company to think more deeply about ways to improve employees’ work life. Since late last year, 236 of Starbucks’ 9,000 company-owned U.S. stores have voted to unionize, an effort the company opposes.
“The reality is, we have a trust deficit with our partners,” said Frank Britt, Starbucks’ executive vice president and chief strategy officer. “The work we do in our stores today is too physically hard.”
It wasn't immediately clear if the new investments and technology would be offered to non-union stores; Starbucks said the company hasn't yet decided how the investment will be doled out. But in May, Starbucks announced $200 million in additional pay and training but said that benefit would only go to non-union stores.
Starbucks says it is required to negotiate new benefits with union stores. But in August, the Seattle office of the National Labor Relations Board filed a complaint against the company, saying it was violating U.S. labor law by withholding wage increases and other benefits from workers in unionized stores. A hearing in that case before an NLRB administrative judge is scheduled for October.
Starbucks Workers United, the union organizing workers, said around 300 protesters picketed outside the Starbucks meeting on Tuesday.
Culver said the company will respect the unionization process and negotiate with the stores that vote to unionize. But he also reiterated the company's position.
“There are two paths. We can work together as partners, side by side, or we can have a third party between us," he said.
Leading the company's revamp will be Laxman Narasimhan, a former PepsiCo executive who was named Starbucks’ CEO last week. Narasimhan will spend the next six months shadowing interim CEO Howard Schultz, who helped shape the company after buying it in 1987 and has been leading it on a temporary basis since April. Schultz will remain on Starbucks’ board when Narasimhan assumes the CEO position in April.
“It’s an incredible opportunity for me to be learning at the feet of one of the best entrepreneurs in the world,” said Narasimhan, who described himself as a “right-brained" operational expert who also loves art, music and writing poetry.
Narasimhan, 55, who most recently was CEO of the U.K.-based consumer health and hygiene company Reckitt, also said he agrees that Starbucks has to renew its focus on exceeding its' employees expectations if it wants to serve its customers well.
Schultz said Starbucks notched the best sales week in its 51-year history in August when it introduced its fall drink lineup. But Schultz said Starbucks lost its way during the pandemic, when employee retention tumbled even as customers demanded new service like curbside pickup.
Starbucks shares fell 1.4% Tuesday during a broader market downturn as investors fretted about stubbornly high inflation. | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/nation-world/starbucks-plans-to-speed-up-service-boost-employee-morale/507-7810afd6-5fc2-40c9-961d-930e2d7669f6 | 2022-09-14 06:35:19 | 1 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/nation-world/starbucks-plans-to-speed-up-service-boost-employee-morale/507-7810afd6-5fc2-40c9-961d-930e2d7669f6 |
Creators' Legal Announces the Release of the Design and Development Category of Contracts
Oakland, Calif., Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Creators' Legal today announces the launch of the Design and Development Category of legal contracts.
The Design and Development Category of contracts includes legal templates for Web Designers and Developers, as well as Graphic Design Contracts. Creators' Legal makes it fast, easy, and affordable for Software Developers, Graphic and Web Designers — both agencies and freelancers — to get legally binding contracts done in minutes with their clients and collaborators.
The newest version of Creators' Legal includes a full contract editor, which gives creators the freedom to edit and customize their contracts. These brand-new features are a step towards the Creators' Legal shift to provide an entirely integrated legal platform for independent production companies, along with independent creators.
"Web Designers, Developers, and Graphic Designers are a huge part of the Creator Economy, just as much as filmmakers. podcasters, writers, and content creators. I am very excited our team was able to design real contracts for these creators," Said Eric Farber, Founder and CEO of Creators' Legal.
Creators' Legal is the first and only DIY legal platform built for the Creator Economy. With almost 50 million people in the US earning a living off content creation, Creators' Legal is quickly becoming the community's tool of choice to protect their work and build stronger collaborations. It offers an easy-to-use legal tech platform with current legal templates, an e-signature system, and a contract management platform.
Creators' Legal has over 200 contracts in more than 10 Creator categories, including Filmmakers, Musicians, NFT creators, Podcasters, Web Series, Digital Creators, and many more. Platform users can choose between getting their contracts on a per-use basis or through a subscription. Creators' Legal boasts close to 1.000 creators using the platform for their creative legal agreements. There is also an educational plan for students and faculties of creative schools and programs. All of this is available at www.CreatorsLegal.com.
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Embattled Minnesota college head to retire next year
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The president of a private university in Minnesota that was criticized for firing a professor who showed a depiction of the Prophet Muhammad in an art history class announced Monday that she is retiring next year.
Hamline University said in a statement that the retirement of President Fayneese Miller will take effect on June 30, 2024.
Neither Miller nor the university directly referenced the controversy in the statement announcing her upcoming departure and search for a replacement. The closet the statement came was when Miller expressed pride in “creating a sense of belonging for all on campus.”
Issues arose in October when Erika López Prater showed a 14th-century painting depicting the Prophet Muhammad to her students as part of a lesson on Islamic art after warning them beforehand and giving them an opportunity to opt out. She has sued the liberal arts school in St. Paul over Miller’s decision not to renew her contract.
While leaders of some local Muslim groups have criticized López Prater, the national office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations disputed claims that her actions were Islamophobic. The group said professors who analyze images of the Prophet Muhammad for academic purposes are not the same as “Islamophobes who show such images to cause offense.”
Faculty at the school were so upset that they called in a January vote for Miller to resign, objecting to what they considered a violation of academic freedom.
But several student groups defended her in a letter to the student newspaper. The letter said Miller has been a consistent supporter of students, and the faculty’s call for her resign betrayed them.
After criticism from across the country, Miller ultimately conceded that she mishandled the episode. | https://mynorthwest.com/3869049/embattled-minnesota-college-head-to-retire-next-year/ | 2023-04-03 20:08:36 | 1 | https://mynorthwest.com/3869049/embattled-minnesota-college-head-to-retire-next-year/ |
The decline of shopping malls means that there are fewer places around town where we've got plenty of dining options in one compressed space. Fortunately, Pemberton PHX off of Second Street between Moreland and Portland streets in downtown Phoenix has an ever-changing variety of dining options. Current tenants include the fun, casual, Baja Tacos & More; an adorable charcuterie and wine food truck called Moiselle, and Viejito Hibachi, a Japanese food truck with rice and noodle dishes accompanied by steak, shrimp, or lobster. Melt serves small-batch ice cream flavors like maple bacon and Viet coffee out of Chinese takeout boxes. The Pemberton is a great place to try some different options all at once: a pizza from here and some tacos from there. And when you get thirsty, Baby Boy is a fun blue-lit bar that serves Tajín-rimmed margaritas and the like. | https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/best-of/2022/food-and-drink/best-dining-hub-14532802 | 2022-09-29 18:16:14 | 0 | https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/best-of/2022/food-and-drink/best-dining-hub-14532802 |
WASHINGTON — BTS, the Grammy-nominated South Korean boy band, will join President Joe Biden next week to talk about “Asian inclusion and representation” and to address hate crimes and discrimination against Asians, the White House announced Thursday.
The musical group's White House visit next Tuesday follows Biden's trip last week to South Korea, a U.S. ally.
Biden has been outspoken about being committed to combating a rise in anti-Asian hate crimes. Last year, the Democratic president signed the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act into law.
Biden and BTS, also known as the Bangtan Boys, also will discuss diversity and the K-pop group's platform as youth ambassadors.
The band received its first Grammy nomination last year after releasing the song “Dynamite” as a gift to fans isolated by the coronavirus pandemic. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/nation-world/k-pop-band-bts-white-house-visit/507-39b68250-07c8-4852-96fd-f5787653d8c8 | 2022-05-26 18:33:24 | 0 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/nation-world/k-pop-band-bts-white-house-visit/507-39b68250-07c8-4852-96fd-f5787653d8c8 |
Shrinkflation: Small portions offered at restaurants causes rise in Yelp complaints, report finds
If you’re planning to dine out at a restaurant, there’s a chance your entrée may look a little smaller, and this is upsetting consumers who are venting their frustration on the website Yelp referencing shrinkflation in their reviews.
For the first time, consumers mentioned "shrinkflation" in their reviews, Yelp explained in a new report monitoring economic activity for the second quarter of 2022. Shrinkflation, a combination of the words shrink and inflation, refers to downsizing a product to meet the demands of inflation.
Yelp’s report cites reviews from customers who experienced inflation at restaurants and food businesses. Most of the "shrkinflation-related" complaints were among customers who visited restaurants serving menu items, including hot dogs, hamburgers, and pizza.
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Customers in their reviews also griped about portion sizes at seafood restaurants and restaurants serving Italian or Chinese food.
With inflation impacting the nation, Yelp shared that 47 states indicated mentions of inflation in their reviews in the second quarter compared to 35 states in Q2 last year.
"The first half of 2022 has been challenging for people and businesses alike. Yelp data shows that while consumers have steadily experienced increased inflation since 2021, they’re particularly feeling the effect this year. Inflation mentions in Yelp reviews are increasing more than ever before, and for the first time, we’ve seen mentions of shrinkflation-related experiences. That said, people are resilient and adapting," Pria Mudan, Yelp’s data science leader, said in a statement provided to FOX Television Stations Thursday.
RELATED: Here's how much more you'll be paying for food in 2022, according to USDA estimates
Mudan added: "While consumers searched for fewer higher priced businesses in Q2 2022 compared to Q1 2022, perhaps in response to inflation, they still searched for higher-priced businesses more frequently than prior to the pandemic – an encouraging indicator that intent to spend at higher priced businesses is still strong. The first half of the year also saw consumers booking reservations further in advance than before, and a relative increase in searches related to electric vehicles, presumably to alleviate the burden of increasing gas prices. As people continue to settle into a new normal, Yelp data shows how they’re finding ways to adapt amid new economic challenges."
As the costs of goods and services surge this year, consumers can expect to pay more for food at the grocery store and while dining at restaurants, according to predictions from the U.S. Department of Agriculture in May.
The Food Price Outlook 2022, a Consumer Price Index for food that measures inflation released by the USDA’s Economic Research Service, states that food prices in March 2022 were 8.8% higher than a year prior.
RELATED: What is shrinkflation? How companies hide inflation without increasing prices
Overall, the index estimates that food prices at grocery stores and supermarkets will increase between 5% and 6% this year, while restaurant prices are projected to jump between 5.5% and 6.5%.
Will shrinkflation end soon?
As long as the current wave of inflation lasts and manufacturers’ bottom lines are under pressure, experts say producers will continue to look for ways to directly or indirectly raise their prices.
In March, the Federal Reserve launched a high-risk effort to tame the worst inflation since the early 1980s, raising its benchmark short-term interest rate and signaling up to six additional rate hikes this year.
The central bank's policymakers expect inflation to remain elevated, ending 2022 at 4.3%, according to quarterly projections they released Wednesday. That's far above the Fed's 2% annual target. The officials also now forecast much slower economic growth this year, of 2.8%, down from a 4% estimate in December.
FOX 5 New York and FOX 32 Chicago contribute to this story. This story was reported from Washington, D.C. | https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/shrinkflation-food-restaurants-yelp-complaints | 2022-07-21 20:47:18 | 1 | https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/shrinkflation-food-restaurants-yelp-complaints |
Over the weekend, Keep Midland Beautiful's latest initiative was installed downtown at the corner of Wall Street and Front Street.
Called "Girl with Balloons," the newest art sculpture resembles a child-like girl, made out of metal machinery, holding tightly to five colorful balloons while the West Texas wind tries to blow them away.
The project was funded by the Bryant Family Foundation, Arts Council of Midland and Keep Midland Beautiful. More information on the artist and placement choice will come soon. | https://www.mrt.com/entertainment/arts-theater/article/girl-balloons-installed-downtown-midland-18136440.php | 2023-06-12 21:16:37 | 1 | https://www.mrt.com/entertainment/arts-theater/article/girl-balloons-installed-downtown-midland-18136440.php |
Melio Recognized As One Of The 50 Most Innovative Fintech Startups In 2023
NEW YORK, June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Melio, a leading B2B payments platform for small businesses, today announced that it has been named to Forbes' eighth annual Fintech 50 list, which honors the most innovative private financial technology companies. All applicants were evaluated by Forbes' dedicated team of reporters and editors on qualities including product originality and customer growth.
"We are proud to be listed among so many incredible fintech powerhouses," said Melio co-founder and CEO Matan Bar. "This recognition is a testament to our commitment to transforming B2B (business to business) payments and simplifying the way businesses manage their payables and receivables."
Melio offers an integrated accounts payable and receivable solution for small and medium-sized businesses – saving significant time for business owners with their payment workflows, eliminating late payment costs and helping with cash flow needs. Melio partners with financial institutions and software companies to offer its white-label payments workflows to small and medium-sized businesses.
In 2022, Melio's payment volume more than doubled to over $25 billion, and the company grew its quarterly active users to 100,000 – an increase of over 50% from the previous year.
In the past 12 months, Melio announced a partnership with leading global commerce company Shopify to power its Bill Pay solution and an integration with one of the leading financial institutions Capital One. Melio also launched its mobile app for small businesses designed to streamline the payment experience.
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Melio is a leading B2B payments technology company that enables small and medium-sized businesses to quickly and seamlessly transfer and receive payments, helping them improve cash flow and workflow. As one of the fastest-growing B2B payment solutions in the United States, Melio is transforming how money is moved between businesses. It serves financial institutions and software companies that want to provide accounts payable and receivable products for their small business customers. Melio was founded in 2018, with headquarters in New York, an R&D center in Tel Aviv, and western U.S. headquarters in Colorado. For more information, visit meliopayments.com.
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MLB Probable Starting Pitchers Tonight: Monday, April 24
For Monday's MLB slate, here is a list of all of the day's probable starters, headlined by a matchup between Edward Cabrera's Marlins and Spencer Strider's Braves.
Read on to find the likely starting pitchers for every game on the schedule for April 24.
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Today's Probable Starting Pitchers
Rockies at Guardians Probable Pitchers
The Colorado Rockies will send Austin Gomber (0-4) to the mound as they play the Guardians, who will give the start to Cal Quantrill (1-1) when the teams face off Monday.
Vegas Odds for Rockies at Guardians
- CLE Odds to Win: -200
- COL Odds to Win: +165
- Total: 8 runs
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- Game Time: 6:10 PM ET
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Red Sox at Orioles Probable Pitchers
The Boston Red Sox will send Chris Sale (1-1) to the mound as they play the Orioles, who will give the start to Dean Kremer (1-0) when the clubs play Monday.
Vegas Odds for Red Sox at Orioles
- BOS Odds to Win: -120
- BAL Odds to Win: +100
- Total: 8 runs
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- Game Time: 6:35 PM ET
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Astros at Rays Probable Pitchers
The Houston Astros will send Jose Urquidy (1-1) to the mound as they face the Rays, who will hand the ball to Taj Bradley (2-0) when the clubs face off Monday.
Vegas Odds for Astros at Rays
- TB Odds to Win: -155
- HOU Odds to Win: +130
- Total: 8.5 runs
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- Game Time: 6:40 PM ET
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Rangers at Reds Probable Pitchers
The Texas Rangers will send Nathan Eovaldi (2-2) to the mound as they face the Reds, who will hand the ball to Nick Lodolo (2-1) when the teams face off on Monday.
Vegas Odds for Rangers at Reds
- TEX Odds to Win: -115
- CIN Odds to Win: -105
- Total: 8.5 runs
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White Sox at Blue Jays Probable Pitchers
The Chicago White Sox will send Lance Lynn (0-2) to the mound as they take on the Blue Jays, who will hand the ball to Chris Bassitt (2-2) for the game between the teams on Monday.
Vegas Odds for White Sox at Blue Jays
- TOR Odds to Win: -165
- CHW Odds to Win: +140
- Total: 9 runs
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- Game Time: 7:07 PM ET
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Marlins at Braves Probable Pitchers
The Miami Marlins will send Cabrera (1-1) to the mound as they take on the Braves, who will give the start to Strider (2-0) for the matchup between the teams on Monday.
Vegas Odds for Marlins at Braves
- ATL Odds to Win: -275
- MIA Odds to Win: +220
- Total: 7.5 runs
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- Game Time: 7:20 PM ET
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Yankees at Twins Probable Pitchers
The New York Yankees will send Jhony Brito (2-1) to the bump as they take on the Twins, who will hand the ball to Sonny Gray (2-0) when the clubs face off Monday.
Vegas Odds for Yankees at Twins
- MIN Odds to Win: -160
- NYY Odds to Win: +135
- Total: 7.5 runs
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- Game Time: 7:40 PM ET
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Tigers at Brewers Probable Pitchers
The Detroit Tigers will send Matthew Boyd (0-1) to the hill as they take on the Brewers, who will counter with Colin Rea (0-0) when the teams meet on Monday.
Vegas Odds for Tigers at Brewers
- MIL Odds to Win: -150
- DET Odds to Win: +125
- Total: 8.5 runs
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- Game Time: 7:40 PM ET
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Athletics at Angels Probable Pitchers
The Oakland Athletics will send Ken Waldichuk (0-2) to the bump as they play the Angels, who will hand the ball to Jose Suarez (0-1) when the teams meet Monday.
Vegas Odds for Athletics at Angels
- LAA Odds to Win: -210
- OAK Odds to Win: +170
- Total: 10 runs
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- Game Time: 9:38 PM ET
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Royals at Diamondbacks Probable Pitchers
The Kansas City Royals will send Brad Keller (2-2) to the hill as they take on the Diamondbacks, who will give the start to Tommy Henry (0-0) for the matchup between the teams on Monday.
Vegas Odds for Royals at Diamondbacks
- ARI Odds to Win: -140
- KC Odds to Win: +115
- Total: 10 runs
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- Game Time: 9:40 PM ET
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Cardinals at Giants Probable Pitchers
The St. Louis Cardinals will send Jordan Montgomery (2-2) to the mound as they face the Giants, who will hand the ball to Alex Cobb (0-1) for the game between the clubs on Monday.
Vegas Odds for Cardinals at Giants
- STL Odds to Win: -120
- SF Odds to Win: +100
- Total: 8 runs
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Twins vs. Royals Predictions & Picks: Odds, Moneyline, Spread - July 28
Friday's game features the Minnesota Twins (54-50) and the Kansas City Royals (29-75) facing off at Kauffman Stadium in what should be a close matchup, with a projected 6-4 victory for the Twins according to our computer prediction. First pitch is at 8:10 PM ET on July 28.
The Twins will give the ball to Sonny Gray (4-4, 3.07 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 5 on the season, and the Royals will turn to Brady Singer (6-8, 5.55 ERA).
Twins vs. Royals Game Info & Odds
- When: Friday, July 28, 2023 at 8:10 PM ET
- Where: Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri
- How to Watch on TV: MLB Network
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Twins vs. Royals Score Prediction
Our pick for this contest is Twins 6, Royals 5.
Total Prediction for Twins vs. Royals
- Total Prediction: Under 10 runs
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Twins Performance Insights
- The Twins have played as the favorite in six of their past 10 games and won four of those contests.
- In its last 10 games with a total, Minnesota and its opponents are 7-3-0 when it comes to hitting the over.
- Sportsbooks have not set a spread for any of the Twins' last 10 games.
- This season, the Twins have been favored 66 times and won 41, or 62.1%, of those games.
- Minnesota has a record of 14-9 in games when bookmakers favor them by at least -165 on the moneyline.
- The moneyline for this contest implies a 62.3% chance of a victory for the Twins.
- Minnesota ranks 18th in the majors with 457 total runs scored this season.
- The Twins have a 3.79 team ERA that ranks second among all league pitching staffs.
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WABASHA, Minn. - After closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic and a six month hiatus for renovations, an improved southeast Minnesota attraction is finally open and will be turning some heads this summer. The National Eagle Center in Wabasha, Minnesota opens Friday, June 3rd.
You'll find a newly expanded display area for the center's resident eagles - or "Eagle ambassadors" as the center likes to call them.
But that's just the tip of the iceberg.
Dr. Meg Gammage-Tucker, CEO of the National Eagle Center, said that the new renovations have even more so focused on adding to the cultural history and heritage that surrounds eagles.
"It's a different look, from conservation and science, to history art and culture, and why eagles matter to everybody in our country."
Centerpiece to the renovations was a peice of art made using traditional indigenous methods on a bison hide. Inkpa mani, the 24 year old Minnesota-based artist behind the piece, walked us through the symbolism at work here.
"One of the things which is featured within this hide painting is the four directions of the eagles. In the east is the spotted eagle, in the north is the bald eagle, in the west is the golden eagle, and in the south is the black eagle. And what happens is in different alters or different beliefs, we pray to each one of those directions of eagles to ask for help and guidance."
It doesn't stop there. The center is the home of the Preston Cook American Eagle collection, a conglomerate of eagle-related icons and memorabilia for you to observe from war times and from simpler times. Collected by Preston Cook over his lifetime, the 40,000 peice collection now resides in Wabasha, with only 1% of it on exhibit at the center and the rest in archives.
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(The Hill) — CNN host Don Lemon, one of the most recognizable personalities across the cable news business, has a history of making offensive remarks to and threatening female staffers who anger him, according to a new report.
Variety published an extensive exposé on Lemon’s conduct relating to women this week, alleging a pattern of abusive and threatening behavior by the former prime-time anchor, who currently hosts CNN’s revamped morning program along with Kaitlin Collins and Poppy Harlow.
The report alleges that, among other incidents, while Lemon was anchoring CNN’s “Live From” program in 2008, he became angry when he was passed over for a reporting assignment for Kyra Phillips, who has since left the network.
Citing unnamed sources at the network at the time, Variety reported Phillips received two threatening text messages from an unknown sender after she was granted the reporting mission that said, “Now you’ve crossed the line, and you’re going to pay for it.”
The texts were eventually traced by network leadership back to Lemon, the outlet reported.
“Don says the alleged incident never occurred and that he was never notified of any investigation,” a spokesperson for the network told Variety. “CNN cannot corroborate the alleged events from 15 years ago.”
Lemon’s comments about women have come under scrutiny in recent weeks after he was widely admonished by critics inside and outside of the network for remarks he made about Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley shortly after she announced a bid for the White House.
“Nikki Haley isn’t in her prime, sorry. A woman is considered to be in their prime in 20s and 30s and maybe 40s,” Lemon said on the air earlier this year, a quip that earned him an internal rebuke from network president Chris Licht and calls from women’s rights groups to have him fired.
“A woman’s age doesn’t define her either personally or professionally,” Lemon wrote on Twitter as part of an apology for the remark about Haley. “I have countless women in my life who prove that every day.” | https://www.wjhl.com/news/national/cnns-don-lemon-threatened-female-coworker-in-2008-report/ | 2023-04-05 21:29:18 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/national/cnns-don-lemon-threatened-female-coworker-in-2008-report/ |
(NEXSTAR) — Whether or not you want to hear it, you’ll be hearing it all December long: Christmas music. Are you walking in a winter wonderland yet?
Each year, discourse over which Christmas songs are “good,” “bad” and “problematic” begins again. This time last year, YouGov surveyed 1,000 U.S. adults to find out: which Christmas songs do you like or dislike?
The ranking is not a typical “top 10” list, since YouGov only listed songs for which at least 50% of participants were aware of and had opinions about. While a few songs received the same scores, the top two least favorite were clear: “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer” in at second place, while “Santa Baby” claimed the top spot.
Many of these selections appear as repeat offenders on other “most-hated” or “worst” Christmas songs lists, especially “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer.” The 1979 track originally by husband-and-wife duo Elmo & Patsy appeared on recent lists by Rolling Stone and Yahoo!
Here’s a little bit you may not know about some of the other most-hated holiday tracks.
What’s the deal with ‘Santa Baby’?
Eartha Kitt, the original live-action Catwoman, brought the anti-heroine’s sex appeal to her unique 1953 hit, “Santa Baby,” which features its female narrator urging a suitor — not actually Santa Claus — to buy her various luxury gifts for Christmas.
The song was most notably covered by Madonna in 1987 — an even more sensual version of Kitt’s song — which the pop star delivers in a Brooklyn-accented baby voice. Thematically, the song is similar to Madonna’s earlier hit, “Material Girl.”
A.V. Club writer Caroline Framke writes Kitt herself was not a fan of Madonna’s polarizing version, reportedly telling a crowd, “I used to have a lot of fun with this song. And then Madonna sang it.”
The flirty track has also been covered by a variety of stars, including Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Gwen Stefani and pop icon Miss Piggy. Michael Bublé, one of the few male vocalists to cover the song, altered much of the song’s content for his 2017 cover, including changing “Santa baby” to “Santa buddy.”
Is it simply a wonderful time?
The 1979 holiday standard was recorded during sessions for former Beatle Paul McCartney’s 1980 album “McCartney II.” While this album also did not spawn many beloved Sir Paul solo songs, critiques over the decades view his time period as a transitioning out of his work with his group Wings and into the synth pop of the 80s.
“Maybe we can cut McCartney some slack for being too excited about his electronic synthesizer in 1979, as he crafted the song by himself by juggling varying degrees of spacey synth tracks with jingle bells,” A.V. Club‘s Gwen Ihnat writes.
Others haven’t been so kind.
On Nov. 1, Twitter user @KLobstar tweeted: “Halloween has passed, which means it is now time to start my yearly crusade to NOT hear the worst song ever recorded — “Wonderful Christmastime” by Paul McCartney.”
“Wonderful Christmastime” has been covered by several major artists, including pop stars Kylie Minogue and Harry Styles. Forbes estimates McCartney has made around $15 million from the song since its release and about $400,000-$600,000 per year in royalties.
The song got some interesting attention back in 2019 when a Twitter theory about “Wonderful Christmastime” went viral. It began with Canadian Actor Ryan George questioning if the song may actually be about friends getting caught performing witchcraft and lying about what they’re doing. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/whats-the-most-hated-christmas-song/ | 2022-12-03 18:09:49 | 0 | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/whats-the-most-hated-christmas-song/ |
Manchin wants Democrats to pause budget bill, risking its fate
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats should delay President Joe Biden’s signature economic package until later this summer, Sen. Joe Manchin said Friday, a demand that would jeopardize the party’s environment and tax goals and postpone a congressional showdown over the plan until the cusp of November’s elections.
The pivotal West Virginia Democrat told a statewide radio show that if party leaders want to plan votes on the still-emerging measure this month, they should limit it to provisions curbing pharmaceutical prices, extending soon-to-expire federal health care subsidies and reducing federal deficits.
That would mean excluding other top goals the party has pursued under Biden. Those include prompting a shift from fossil fuels to cleaner energy sources and paying for its priorities by taxing the wealthiest Americans and companies. Party leaders have hoped to achieve those initiatives in time to flash them before voters ahead of elections in which Republicans could win control of Congress.
Manchin spoke a day after he told Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer that he could not support a bill now that would include other party goals like battling climate change and raising taxes on the wealthy and large corporations, according to a Democrat briefed on those talks. The two lawmakers have been negotiating for months over a package that’s been expected to reach around $1 trillion over 10 years, with about half used to reduce federal deficits.
Manchin said Democrats should wait until July figures on inflation are available, which would occur in August. He also wants lawmakers to assess the next actions the Federal Reserve will take on interest rates as it struggles to tame rising prices while avoiding a recession.
“Let’s wait until that comes out so we know we’re going down the path that won’t be inflammatory to add more to inflation,” Manchin said on “Talkline,” a West Virginia talk radio show hosted by Hoppy Kercheval.
Support from Manchin, one of his party’s more conservative members of Congress, will make or break any measure Democrats can produce in the evenly divided Senate. While he has expressed concerns for months about moving ahead with a measure that could intensify inflation, his latest demands come days after the government said consumer costs rose last month at an annual rate of 9.1%, the steepest increase since 1981.
Democrats want to reach agreement on a package and push it through Congress before lawmakers begin an August recess. The measure faces certain unanimous opposition from Republicans.
Delaying action until after the break would leave Democrats facing a dangerously ticking clock. Special budget powers expire Oct. 1 that would let them push the legislation through the 50-50 Senate over solid GOP opposition with Vice President Kamala Harris’ tie-breaking vote.
That would pose a risk that any Democratic absences because of COVID-19 or any other reason would leave them short of the votes they need. It would also push congressional action until just weeks before the November elections, when any votes can be quickly spun into a damaging campaign attack ad.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Much like for so many other folks, Serena Williams’ last match at the U.S. Open was must-see TV for players still in the tournament, so Jessica Pegula and Petra Kvitova tuned in from their hotel rooms the night before their victories led off Saturday’s schedule and set up a fourth-round showdown.
“Of course I watched Serena. I’m like everyone else,” said Pegula, a 28-year-old American who is seeded No. 8 at Flushing Meadows and beat qualifier Yuan Yue 6-2, 6-7 (6), 6-0. “You feel kind of sad that’s how it ends. But, I don’t know, like I got a little, like, sentimental, too, watching her, how emotional she was getting.”
Kvitova, a two-time Wimbledon champion from the Czech Republic, credited Williams’ last stand — the owner of 23 Grand Slam titles fended off five match points before bowing out in three sets against Ajla Tomljanovic on Friday night in what is expected to be her final contest — with offering inspiration.
“It was very special. She didn’t want to leave the court, for sure. That was the same case with me today, actually. I didn’t want to go out of this tournament, so I was just there hanging (in), somehow,” said Kvitova, who erased deficit after deficit, including a pair of match points, to edge Garbiñe Muguruza 5-7, 6-3, 7-6 (12-10).
“That’s what Serena showed last night,” said Kvitova, who dropped her racket and covered her face with her ends when what she called a “nightmare” of a tiebreaker was over. “It was nice to see her yesterday, fighting until the end.”
Yes, Williams is gone, leaving the year’s last major tournament — and, in some ways, the sport as a whole — without its biggest star and storyline. Still, the show must go on.
So there was Kvitova, undaunted as ever, despite dropping the first set, despite trailing 5-2 in the third, despite being a point from defeat twice at 6-5.
Here’s how close this one was: Kvitova won 109 total points, Muguruza 108.
“Left everything on the court today,” said No. 9 Muguruza, a two-time Slam winner whose departure means the bracket is without six of the top 10 women entering the fourth round.
No. 1 Iga Swiatek advanced by beating Lauren Davis 6-3, 6-4, and No. 6 Aryna Sabalenka defeated Clara Burel 6-0, 6-2.
During the night session in Ashe, 22-time major champ Rafael Nadal improved his career mark against Richard Gasquet to 18-0 with a 6-0, 6-1, 7-5 victory. Nadal won the opening nine games and was on his way to improving to 22-0 in Grand Slam matches in 2022.
Nadal did not have stitches or a bandage on his nose, two days after accidentally cutting it with his racket during his previous victory.
“A little bit bgger than usual, but it’s OK,” he said with a smile. “The nose is still there.”
Nadal’s win was followed by Australian Open runner-up Danielle Collins’ 6-4, 7-6 (11-9) win over Alizé Cornet.
On Monday, Nadal will take on No. 22 Frances Tiafoe, the first American man since Mardy Fish in 2010-12 to get to the U.S. Open’s fourth round in three consecutive years. Tiafoe eliminated No. 14 Diego Schwartzman 7-6 (7), 6-4, 6-4.
It was going to be tough for any of the day’s matches to live up to the sort of attention Williams drew, or the atmosphere she helped create, during her three-match run in Ashe.
“I just can’t believe the ‘era of Serena’ on the tennis court is over,” Pegula said. “I mean, it’s just hard to picture tennis without her.”
In other action Saturday, two-time Australian Open champion Viktoria Azarenka was a 6-3, 6-0 winner against Petra Martic; two-time major runner-up Karolina Pliskova beat Tokyo Olympics gold medalist Belinda Bencic 5-7, 6-4, 6-3; No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz, a 19-year-old Spaniard, defeated unseeded Jenson Brooksby, a 21-year-old Californian, 6-3, 6-3, 6-3; No. 7 Cam Norrie beat No. 28 Holger Rune 7-5, 6-4, 6-1 in the men’s draw; No. 9 Andrey Rublev got past No. 19 Denis Shapovalov 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (3), 6-4, 7-6 (10-7); No. 11 Jannik Sinner beat Brandon Nakashima 3-6, 6-4, 6-1, 6-1; and 2014 U.S. Open champion Marin Cilic beat No. 20 Dan Evans 7-6 (11), 6-7 (3); 6-2, 7-5. Upcoming matchups include Azarenka vs. Bencic; Alcaraz vs. Cilic, and Norrie vs. Rublev.
As for Kvitova-Muguruza, Rublev-Shapovalov required the new final-set tiebreaker format to determine the winner. The four Grand Slam tournaments agreed to adopt a uniform system this year, with the third sets of women’s matches and fifth sets of men’s decided by a first-to-10, win-by-two formula; the U.S. Open used to have the more traditional first-to-seven setup.
Pegula’s domination of her last set made that sort of thing entirely unnecessary. She had wasted a chance to close out the victory a half-hour earlier when she wasn’t able to convert her match point, but quickly regrouped.
Pegula started her Grand Slam career by going 3-8. She’s gone 22-7 since, including runs to quarterfinals at the Australian Open each of the past two years and the French Open this year.
The 28-year-old American, whose parents own the NFL’s Buffalo Bills and NHL’s Buffalo Sabres, came into Saturday with an 0-2 record in third-round matches at Flushing Meadows, including a loss to Kvitova in 2020.
Pegula gets another shot at her Monday.
“Petra is so hard to play. I feel like when she’s on, she blows you off the court. And then sometimes she can be off. .. She’s a fighter. When it clicks, it’s really difficult,” Pegula said, then was sure to add: “I think I’m a much better player now than I was when I played her last time.”
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SEOUL, South Korea, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- South Korean private equity firm Hahn & Co. has announced that it has signed definitive agreements to acquire 100% of the polyester film (PET) business from South Korea's SK Group for KRW1.6 trillion (US$1.3 billion). SK's PET film business is the largest in Korea and the fourth largest globally, with revenues of KRW1.13 trillion (US$953 million) in 2021. The transaction represents one of the largest acquisitions in Korea and Asia to date this year.
This transaction furthers Hahn & Co.'s focus on private equity acquisitions in Korea and builds upon its track record of successfully acquiring and revamping Korean companies, building globally leading companies in industrial products, transportation, and business services. The acquisition represents Hahn & Co.'s fourth acquisition in Korea since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic while M&A activity in Korea has slowed, notably the in-flight catering and duty-free retail businesses of Korean Air as well as the biofuel business of SK Chemicals.
"SK's PET business is a global leader with attractive opportunities for growth and expansion in untapped markets. This acquisition continues Hahn & Co.'s conviction in Korea as an attractive while overlooked market for acquisitions," said Scott Sang-Won Hahn, CEO of Hahn & Co.
About Hahn & Co.
Established in 2010, Hahn & Co. is one of the largest private equity firms operating in Korea. The firm currently manages the largest private equity capital raised to date for the Korea market. Companies controlled by Hahn & Co. generate revenues of approximately KRW16 trillion (US$12.8 billion), assets of KRW39.6 trillion (US$31.6 billion) with over 30,000 employees.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol will go public with its findings in a prime-time hearing next week, the start of what lawmakers hope will be a high-profile airing of the causes and consequences of the domestic attack on the U.S. government.
Lawmakers plan to hold a series of hearings in June that they promise will lay out, step-by-step, how former President Donald Trump and his allies worked feverishly to overturn his loss in the 2020 presidential election, spreading lies about widespread voter fraud — widely debunked by judges and his own administration — that fueled a violent assault on the seat of democracy.
The six hearings, set to begin June 9 and expected to last until late June, will be the first time the committee discloses “previously unseen material” about what it has discovered in the course of a sprawling 10-month investigation that has touched nearly every aspect of the insurrection.
The committee, which has called Jan. 6 “one of the darkest days of our democracy,” was formed in the aftermath to “investigate the facts, circumstances, and causes relating to the domestic terrorist attack on the Capitol.”
Unlike any other congressional committee in recent times, the panel’s work has been both highly anticipated by Democrats and routinely criticized by Trump and the former president’s allies, including some Republicans in Congress, who complain it is partisan.
More than 1,000 people have been interviewed by the panel, and only brief snippets of that testimony have been revealed to the public, mostly through court filings. The hearings are expected to showcase a series of witnesses but the committee has not yet publicly released the names.
The investigation has focused on every aspect of the insurrection, including the efforts by Trump and his allies to cast doubt on the election and halt the certification of President Joe Biden’s victory; the financing and organizing of rallies in Washington that took place before the attack; security failures by Capitol Police and federal agencies; and the actions of the rioters themselves.
The hearings are expected to be exhaustive, but not the final word from the committee, which plans to released subsequent reports on its findings, including recommendations on legislative reforms, ahead of the midterm elections.
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Editor’s note: Business of the Week is a sponsored feature that shares the stories of locally-owned and operated businesses in the Wausau area, highlighting the products and services they offer and the ways they contribute to the metro area’s unique flavor. Learn how to feature your business by emailing christina@wausaupilotandreview.com.
This week’s featured Wausau-area business is S.C. Swiderski, a regional leader in providing quality housing and professional service throughout the state of Wisconsin with $1 billion in development and construction projects. The Mosinee-based company designs, plans, constructs, owns, and operates its entire real estate portfolio with a talented and dedicated team that includes Director of Business Development Jacqui McElroy, Marketing Communications Coordinator Johanna McGlauchlen and Senior Marketing Coordinator Samantha Miller. Company officials attribute the group’s remarkable success to their team’s ability to listen to tenants, focus on continuous improvement, develop their team and operate with integrity.
Perhaps the most notable services that S.C. Swiderski offers to the public relate to property management. From Rice Lake to Sturgeon Bay and everywhere in between, their maintenance and grounds teams, along with the entire leasing department, and painters and cleaners work each day to achieve their goal of ensuring happy tenants living in their rental apartments.
Another service that falls under the SCS umbrella is real estate services for buyers, sellers, and investors that their in-house real estate team, SCS Real Estate, handles. They help clients each day, providing them with top-notch service known as the ‘SCS Difference.’
The company is now working on a potential significant addition to Wausau’s Riverlife District project and has begun construction on a development in Rothschild behind the Cedar Creek Mall.
Here, Senior Marketing Coordinator Miller talks with us about how the company embraces its Wisconsin roots, its commitment to the communities and tenants that it serves and its focus on bringing quality market rate housing to communities throughout Wisconsin.
Give us a little history about the company. How long has S.C. Swiderski been in business – and how has it grown over the years?
S.C. Swiderski was formed in 1992 and is a privately held company with corporate headquarters in Mosinee, Wisconsin. The company has a sound business model and focuses on bringing quality market rate housing to communities throughout Wisconsin. The company has grown tremendously over the last 30 years. Additionally, the company has grown exponentially by bringing elements of our process in-house. One example is our design team. We have a team of 7 in-house architectural and structural designers that have joined the company in the last 3 years. This was a strategic move by the company because it allows the timelines of projects to flow more seamlessly and allows us to design buildings to fit different market needs.
The company has added two divisions since 2020, SCS Real Estate and S.C. Swiderski Homes, both offer client-based services to those actively buying, selling, and building homes.
The company has been involved in quite a few high-profile projects in recent years. What accomplishments are you most proud of?
One specific project that the company is extremely proud of is the multi-generational community that we are currently constructing in Eau Claire, WI. The design is specific to the housing needs in Eau Claire and has been worked on since 2016. We are hosting our official groundbreaking ceremony at the site later this month. The project will bring 542 apartment homes featuring over 30 different floorplans, including a community room, fitness center, pickleball courts, disc golf course and a walking trail! Future phases include twin homes and single-family homes. The site is truly tremendous, and it is one that all members of the SCS team have put a large amount of time into.
Local to the Wausau area, we have started construction on our project in Rothschild behind the Cedar Creek Mall. It is set to open in summer of 2023, and we are thrilled to bring a brand-new building style to the site. Additionally, the project that many eyes have been on already is the Wausau Riverlife project. We have been working with the City of Wausau on this potential project. The seven-story building will be a powerful addition to the riverfront area and will feature a unique, first-class living style. The urbanized building will also have an area for commercial space on the main level. You can learn more about the Wausau Riverlife project here: https://www.scswiderski.com/scs-wausau-pred
The company and its employees are proud of every successful project and know it would not be possible without the partnerships we make with lenders, engineers, city personnel, suppliers, and subcontractors.
What is the most rewarding thing about being a part of this industry and company?
The most rewarding thing about being part of S.C. Swiderski is the community involvement. We are always sponsoring local events, local non-profit organizations, and really trying to promote that you can live, work, and play all in the same community!
S.C. Swiderski is celebrating 30 years this year. In celebration, we have chosen to donate $30,000 throughout the state of Wisconsin to organizations that were selected by our employees! The company and the employees of SCS take pride in giving back to the communities we serve, so that is a genuinely great reason to be a part of this company.
What makes S.C. Swiderski unique – what sets you apart?
S.C. Swiderski is a unique residential developer because we privately invest in our projects and retain them after they are built. We focus on longevity and genuinely want them to be in our portfolio forever. We currently have properties in our portfolio that were built in 1999. Additionally, we provide exceptional service at our property locations, known as the SCS Difference.
One of your keys to success has been your ability to adapt to changing trends and conditions. How has your company worked to address the changing needs in the industry?
Our company has acted on many elements regarding the changing needs of the industry. In 2019, when the general area was seeing a shortage of housing options in both the single-family and multi-family sectors, we started discussions of adding S.C. Swiderski Homes to our portfolio. We have done that and built homes successfully in Black River Falls and are soon starting more projects. We also focus on a very lengthy research process to help us determine was housing types are needed in the market. In Eau Claire and Madison, Twin Homes are an extremely popular building style, and our in-house team just completed the first design, named the Thomas Twin Home. We are constantly looking for ways to improve our process, designs, and styles!
What is the best thing about doing business in the Wausau area?
The best thing about being a business in the Greater Wausau Area is the people! The individuals that are here are incredible! Of the clients, employees, tenants, and subcontractors we work with, quite a few are local to the Wausau Area! Additionally, doing business in Wausau allows us to be part of some major events that are hosted here – such as Concerts on the Square, Chalkfest, Beer and Bacon Festival, and so many more! We enjoy connecting and giving back to the local community so their continuous support in us.
What does the future look like for the company? What are you most excited about, looking forward?
The future for S.C. Swiderski looks very bright! We have been able to adapt to many challenges that are currently in the market, that most other businesses are experiencing, too. However, last year, we had a record setting year. We are analyzing different cities each day that are looking for housing options to meet demand.
With the addition of so many skilled and talented employees, we will be able to add to our diverse portfolio to ensure that we are truly building multi-generational communities throughout the Midwest. The ability to bring these teams in-house has allowed us many advantages and efficiencies thus far and it will only continue. As we continue to grow, we focus on developing our team and our processes, while proposing the best projects.
Our projects will only be more advanced, with one-of-a-kind building styles, and I think that is an element that S.C. Swiderski is looking forward to. As mentioned above, we have secured some high-profile developments, not only in the Wausau Area, but all over. We are excited to continue bringing the SCS Difference to local communities.
Anything else you’d like us to know?
S.C. Swiderski is always hiring! Click this link to view our current job openings and join our talented team!
Connect with S.C. Swiderski, LLC
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- Website: https://www.scswiderski.com/
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DEAR AMY: I am a college student living with college-aged roommates in a four-bedroom, one-bathroom house.
We each have our own room and we share common living spaces.
A few months ago, I started noticing my locked bedroom door mysteriously unlocked and wide open, exposing my belongings to the rest of the house.
I promptly put up a security camera in my room.
Sure enough, one day I got a notification of a person breaking into my room.
I saved the video and anxiously pondered ideas about what I should do.
I decided to do nothing and see if it would happen again.
Again, I received a notification that a person was in my room.
This time all of my roommates were in my bedroom – scoping it out (it’s a tiny room).
One of the roommates spotted the camera and immediately exited the room. On the tape I heard him state to the others that they should say that the reason for forced entry was to shut the open window.
I am furious and conflicted on what I should do.
Should I file a police report? Confront them? Or should I, again, do nothing?
– Locked In
DEAR LOCKED IN: This is creepy. You have video (and audio) of all of your roommates snooping through your room. They are also now aware that you have a camera, which should work as a deterrent against future raids.
In the short term, I don’t think it’s a good idea to confront these people because you don’t seem to have any allies in the house.
Before going to the police, I suggest that you contact your landlord, report what has happened, and ask for a deadbolt lock to be installed on your door. Also review your lease agreement, and start looking for other housing.
Yes, I do think you should go to the police, but it might be wisest to wait until you have secured other housing and moved your things out. This is trespassing and these people should be called to account.
***
DEAR AMY: I have a new grandson who was born prematurely; he is currently in the NICU.
This has been an extremely stressful and emotional time for our family.
This is our first grandchild.
Recently a good friend returned from her winter in Florida and called me.
She asked how we were doing, and I gave her a very brief description of what was going on.
Her responses were rushed and uncomfortable, and she couldn’t wait to get off the phone.
She does not have grandchildren, so maybe that explains her response?
I’m kind of puzzled, as she is usually a very kind friend.
Any thoughts or advice?
– Puzzled
DEAR PUZZLED: Your friend might have seemed rushed and uncomfortable because she was upset by your news and wanted to make sure that she didn’t keep you away from your family.
Yes, this response was unexpected, but this is a great example of the truism that we often simply don’t know what other people are going through.
When you’re baffled by someone else’s behavior, anchoring to this perspective can prompt you not to take things personally – until you are given just cause.
It is possible that your friend had a previous similar experience that your story triggered. Or she was taken by surprise, messed up and disappointed you.
***
DEAR AMY: I’m responding to the question from “Cleaning in Culver City,” who was downsizing. This person had decided to send correspondence that lifelong friends had sent over the years back to the original writer. “Cleaning” was surprised that no friends had thanked him for this gesture.
You thought this was a “very thoughtful” thing to do.
As the recipient of a similar packet of letters and photographs that I’d originally sent to my aunt, I can offer my own reaction.
I felt sadness. It seemed like my aunt was divorcing the family (similar packets were sent to other family members.)
Time has granted me a kinder reaction as I realized that her intent was to share. She wasn’t rejecting us; she was just downsizing.
I think I would’ve liked to review a well-written sentimental note or two, but I wish she’d just disposed of the rest of the letters and photos if she didn’t want to keep them.
– Dejected, not Rejected
DEAR DEJECTED: Dozens of readers have responded – all saying that they would not appreciate receiving letters and photos they had sent to someone else.
Your description of how it felt to receive yours makes perfect sense.
(You can email Amy Dickinson at askamy@amydickinson.com or send a letter to Ask Amy, P.O. Box 194, Freeville, NY 13068. You can also follow her on Twitter @askingamy or Facebook.)
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HUDSON, Wis. (AP) — A 52-year-old Minnesota man was charged Monday with killing a teenager and stabbing four other people in a dispute that allegedly began with a lost cellphone during a weekend tubing excursion on a western Wisconsin river.
Investigators said in court documents that Nicolae Miu, of Prior Lake, Minnesota, attacked the group after people accused him of approaching children in the water. Miu told investigators that he had acted in self-defense.
He faces one count of first-degree intentional homicide and four counts of attempted first-degree intentional homicide in St. Croix County, which sits along Wisconsin’s border with Minnesota. The judge set bond at $1 million cash for Miu, who appeared at the hearing by video.
The family of the teen who died has identified him as 17-year-old Isaac Schuman, of Stillwater, Minnesota. He would have been a senior at Stillwater High School this fall.
The victims were tubing on Saturday down the Apple River northeast of Stillwater, which is about 25 miles (40 kilometers) east of Minneapolis, when they were attacked, sheriff’s officials said. Those wounded were two men from Luck, Wisconsin, ages 20 and 22, a 24-year-old woman from Burnsville, Minnesota, and a 22-year-old man from Elk River, Minnesota.
Minnesota Public Radio obtained a copy of the criminal complaint against Miu. According to the complaint, Miu was tubing down the river with his wife and several other people. Another group of people also was tubing on the river.
Miu told investigators that he was using a snorkel and goggles to look for a lost cellphone. Video and witness accounts indicate bystanders accused him of approaching children in the water. Witnesses said Miu was bothering a group of juveniles and others told him to leave, the complaint states.
Instead of leaving, Miu punched a woman and a fight ensued, according to the complaint. Video shows him falling into the river, emerging with a knife and then stabbing a person.
“There was enough blood in the river that the water turned a red tint in places,” the complaint states.
Miu told investigators that he was provoked, according to the complaint. He said at least two others in the crowd had knives and he took one of the knives away from one of the males in the crowd but didn’t know what happened to it.
“They attacked me,” he said. “I was in self-defense mode.”
The Burnsville victim, Ryhley Mattison, wrote in a GoFundMe post that she was tubing with her friends when they came across a group asking for help. She said there was an older man who was “being inappropriate and was asked to leave, but wouldn’t,” and that he stabbed her and several other people.
The victims from Luck have been released from the hospital, St. Croix County Sheriff Scott Knudson said Monday.
Schuman’s family said in a statement that he was an honor roll student and was preparing to apply to several universities to study electrical engineering.
“He had an incredibly bright future ahead of him and we are all heartbroken and devastated beyond words that his future has been tragically and senselessly cut short,” the family said. “We very much appreciate the overwhelming outpouring of love and support from our friends, Isaac’s friends and the Stillwater Community.”
Stillwater High School Principal Robert Bach said in an e-mail to families that “we extend our deepest sympathy to the family and everyone impacted directly or indirectly.”
Bach told parents the school would help them and their children work through he difficult process.
“The death of a classmate, even for those who didn’t know them well, will impact each student differently, and all reactions need to be addressed with great care and support,” he wrote. “We encourage you to talk with your children about this sad news and help them to process their feelings.” | https://www.localsyr.com/news/national/minnesota-man-charged-in-deadly-wisconsin-attack-on-tubers/ | 2022-08-02 12:13:25 | 0 | https://www.localsyr.com/news/national/minnesota-man-charged-in-deadly-wisconsin-attack-on-tubers/ |
NEW YORK (AP) — The hottest ticket in town for advertisers is officially sold out. Fox said Monday that in-game ads for Super Bowl LVII have all been sold.
The big game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles takes place on Sunday.
The Super Bowl is advertising’s biggest stage, with advertisers jockeying to get their products in front of the more than 100 million people that watch each year. Mark Evans, executive vice president of ad sales for Fox Sports, said a few ads went for more than $7 million for a 30-second spot. Most sold between $6 million and $7 million.
Anheuser-Busch remains the biggest advertiser with three minutes of national airtime. The beverage giant gave up its deal to be the exclusive alcohol advertiser this year, so Heineken, Diageo, Remy Martin and Molson Coors are also in the game. Other big categories advertising include packaged food like Doritos and M&Ms, movie studios and streaming services, automakers and tech companies, Evans said. Out this year: crypto companies.
Last year’s Super Bowl was dubbed the “Crypto Bowl” because four cryptocurrency companies — FTX, Coinbase, Crypto.com and eToro — ran splashy commercials. It was part of a larger effort by crypto companies to break into the mainstream with sports sponsorships. But in November, FTX filed for bankruptcy and its founder was charged in a scheme to defraud investors.
This year, two crypto advertisers had commercials “booked and done” and two others were ”on the one-yard line,” Evans said. But once FTX news broke, those deals weren’t completed.
Now, “There’s zero representation in that category on the day at all,” he said.
Evans said most Super Bowl ads sold much earlier than usual, with more than 90% of its Super Bowl ad inventory gone by the end of the summer, as established advertisers jockeyed for prime positions. But the remaining spots sold slower. Partly that was due to the implosion of the crypto space, as well as general advertiser concerns about the global economy, Evans said.
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Statehouse roundup: Withholding bail, property tax relief, high school curriculums
Indiana legislators started to tackle more pieces of priority legislation last week, including a proposed state constitutional amendment addressing how much leeway a judge can have when deciding to withhold bail from a defendant and a bill to overhaul high school curriculums. Plus, Gov. Eric Holcomb has his first transgender-related bill on his desk, with another one closely behind.
Here's everything that happened last week:
Indiana Statehouse:No bail for a misdemeanor defendant? It could happen under legislation moving forward
Withholding bail
Senate Joint Resolution 1, which would give judges the ability to withhold bail for certain defendants if they pose “a substantial risk to the public," was amended and then passed 7-5 in a House committee March 29 to add language that the state must prove there is "clear and convincing evidence" that withholding bail is necessary to "reasonably protect the safety" of others.
In Indiana, murder and treason are the only two offenses that bail is automatically withheld.
To become law, it would have to go through two General Assemblies and a voter referendum before being amended into the state’s Constitution. The soonest voters would consider the proposal would be November 2026.
Property tax relief for gentrified neighborhoods
In light of drastic increases in property values in some neighborhoods in recent years, Senate Bill 46 would allow municipalities to establish zones within which homeowners who've lived in their homes for at least a decade can be eligible for a break on the property taxes they owe.
That break would be in the form of a credit, determined by the municipality, for homeowners whose property taxes went up more than 2% from the previous year.
Sen. Jack Sandlin, R-Indianapolis, introduced a similar bill two years ago that died in the House Ways and Means Committee. This year, Ways and Means voted 21-1 on March 29 to move it forward to the House floor.
Buffer zone around police
The House has agreed to amendments of a bill that would allow police to create a 25-foot buffer zone around investigating officers by a 68-26 vote March 28. The bill now heads to the governor.
House Bill 1186 would consider a person who “knowingly or intentionally” approaches within 25 feet of a law enforcement officer, after being ordered to stop, as encroaching on an investigation. The crime would become a Class C misdemeanor.
The bill’s critics worry the proposal could be used to prevent civilians from observing police officers, particularly when it comes to officer use of force and brutality. The bill's author, Rep. Wendy McNamara, R-Evansville, said her goal is to avoid more chaos at crime scenes by giving officers a law that creates a buffer.
Ban on transgender health care for minors
A bill that would prohibit doctors from providing gender-affirming medical care for Hoosiers under the age of 18 is the first transgender-related bill to hit the governor's desk after the House passed it 65-30 on March 27.
Senate Bill 480, authored by Sen. Tyler Johnson, R-Leo, was the subject of hours of testimony on both sides as well as public protest. It passed each chamber among mostly party lines, with a handful of Republicans joining Democrats in opposition.
Banning gender-affirmation surgery in prisons
A House bill that would prevent imprisoned people from using state tax dollars for gender-affirming surgery passed the Senate 38-9 on March 30 and now heads to the governor.
The Department of Correction doesn't currently provide this surgery for incarcerated people, except in one federal case that settled in 2022.
Republicans backing House Bill 1569, authored by Rep. Peggy Mayfield, R-Martinsville, say she wants to make sure it stays that way.
Conversion therapy
Senate Bill 350 — a bill that almost died in committee earlier this session ― passed the House employment committee March 30 by an 8-3 vote, along party lines.
Authored by Sen. Jeff Raatz, R-Richmond, the bill would prohibit local governments from enforcing any sort of ban on services provided by social workers, marriage and family therapists, addiction counselors or mental health counselors — including so-called conversion therapy. That's when therapists or counselors try to change LGBTQ clients’ gender identities and sexual orientations, often through faith-based mental health counseling.
Pharmacists may increase contraceptive access
After lawmakers restricted abortion access last summer, House Bill 1568 was intended to increase contraceptive access by allowing pharmacists to prescribe birth control pills, patches and rings to anyone over 18. The Senate Health and Provider Services committee voted 8-2 on March 29 to move the bill forward to the Appropriations committee.
The bill's author Rep. Elizabeth Rowray, R-Yorktown, and other advocates said the bill would reduce unplanned pregnancy rates and allow Hoosiers with limited access to health care have more control over family planning.
Donating unused prescription drugs
A House bill to establish a prescription drug donation program in Indiana passed the Senate unanimously on March 28, after having also gotten unanimous approval from the full House in February.
But the Senate sent House Bill 1017 back to the House with amendments that the bill's author, Rep. Stephen Bartels, R-Eckerty, doesn't agree with. He filed a motion to dissent on March 30. The bill may have to go to a conference committee to work out their differences.
Nationally, billions of dollars of medication are destroyed each year when patients, such as those undergoing cancer treatment, either move onto different medication or pass away. The bill would establish a repository for these unused drugs, which can then be redistributed to low-income Hoosiers.
Road funding in Indiana
House Bill 1049, which asks a study committee with taking a deep dive into Indiana's local and state roadwork needs, is heading to the governor's desk. It passed both chambers, and the bill's author, Rep. Jim Pressel, R-Rolling Prairie, agreed to the Senate's requested changes last week.
Meanwhile, the House roads committee heard testimony on March 28 but took no vote on Senate Bill 283, which would send about $8 million more road money each year to Indianapolis by correcting a glitch in the road funding formula.
Food delivery apps
A bill requiring food delivery apps to receive permission from local businesses before listing them as a pickup location and imposing penalties for violating their consent is awaiting a final vote on the Senate floor.
One lawmaker called House Bill 1279, authored by Rep. Robb Greene, R-Shelbyville, "one of the best bills of the session." Local businesses owners said it would help them have more control over their product and reduce issues that apps like Grubhub and Postmates cause.
Residential building commission
House Bill 1575, authored by Rep. Timothy O’Brien, R-Evansville, assed out of the Senate Local Government committee 7-3 on March 30.
It would create a statewide residential building code commission staffed primarily by builders, developers, and Realtors, to let them regulate building safety, with the aim of reducing home building costs. It would have veto power on housing codes over the current Indiana fire prevention and building commission that sets codes for building safety.
'Windfall profit':Lawmakers who build homes file bills to help their industry
Critics have said its problematic that six of the ten seats on the residential building commission established by House Bill 1575 will be for representatives from the homebuilding, apartment or real estate industry, including both the Indiana Apartment Association and the Indiana Builders Association. Organizations responsible for building safety, including the International Code Council, are opposed to the bill, with some saying it would allow unsafe standards by allowing special interests to write building safety regulation.
State welfare program
Indiana has one of the lowest income eligibility caps for its federally-funded state welfare program, known as Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, or TANF, according to Senate Bill 265 bill sponsor Sen. Jon Ford, R-Terre Haute. And the state leaves tens of millions budgeted for welfare on the table because of the restrictive income limits.
The bill would raise the income requirement from its current 16% of the federal poverty rate up to 35% by 2027, and up to 50% thereafter. It passed out of the House Ways and Means committee on March 29 and now moves to the House floor for a vote.
Reinventing high school
House Bill 1002, a priority bill for House Republicans, would overhaul high school curricula and give students more work-based learning opportunities while in high school. It's part of an effort to knit closer together high school and employers.
The Senate Education and Career Development committee heard testimony on the bill on March 29 but have yet to vote.
State budget
The Senate heard testimony on the House Republicans' two-year, $43.3 billion budget proposal on March 30. The Senate will come up with its own proposal later on, and the two sides will hammer out a final agreement at the end of the session.
Gov. Eric Holcomb's proposed budget request gives significant increases into K-12 schools and higher education and fund a major overhaul of the state’s public health system. The House altered the budget to ramp up the education investment even more, but it pumps the brakes on the public and mental health funding requests. The budget also would speed up income tax cuts and expand the state's school choice program.
State budget:House GOP goes big on education, cutting taxes, pulls back on health dollars
Preparing for renewables and energy storage
Senate Bill 33, authored by Sen. Greg Walker, R-Columbus, would direct the state's environmental management agency as well as the utility regulatory commission to produce a study on the best ways to decommission and dispose of solar panels and wind turbines. The bill unanimously passed the House March 27. It now heads back to the Senate with amendments.
House Bill 1173 sets forth some parameters around establishing or expanding battery storage systems in Indiana, and also establishes some training for local fire departments in the event of a fire or emergency at the facility. It passed the Senate unanimously on March 28.
Using best data for floodplain maps
Last year, the Indiana legislature passed a bill that required municipalities across the state to use the best available data and floodplain maps when deciding on building permits. These maps from the state Department of National Resources provide a comprehensive understanding of the state's flood-prone areas to reduce the risk of building in those locations.
While Senate Bill 242 would not eliminate the maps, it would remove the requirement that local agencies and administrators use them. Those in support say it could help lessen the burden on homeowners in these areas, but others worry it puts Hoosiers' safety and property at risk.
The bill, authored by Sen. Jean Leising, R-Oldenburg, is awaiting a final vote on the House floor.
Wetlands back on the chopping block
Two years after a controversial bill that stripped protections for many of Indiana's wetlands was passed, the important ecological feature is again on the chopping block.
More:Environmental groups, Democrats blindsided by amendment further gutting wetland protection
Several organizations were surprised March 22 when an amendment was made to Senate Bill 414, a bill about residential sewage, that further reduces wetland protections.
The bill would redefine how wetlands are classified, making it easier for developers to build on wetlands, including those that are higher quality. An amendment to undo this change failed on the House floor, and the bill passed the House on March 28 by a 62-31 vote.
Protecting firefighters from PFAS
Two bills that would protect firefighters from harmful chemicals have been gaining traction in the House. A group of chemicals called PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals," are widespread and long-lasting chemicals used to make products and coatings that are heat resistant and repel water and oil.
House Bill 1341, by Rep. Julie Olthoff, R-Crown Point, which would require labeling in gear indicating whether it contains PFAS, passed the Senate unanimously on March 27 and will soon reach the governor.
House Bill 1219, by Rep. Maureen Bauer, D-South Bend, which would establish a pilot program to test firefighters across Indiana for their exposure to PFAS, passed the Senate Appropriations committee unanimously on March 30 and heads to the Senate floor.
Energy reliability pitted against consumer affordability
As the grid and energy industry undergoes a major transition, many officials are worried about maintaining the system's reliability so customers can count on the lights turning on. A suite of utility-related bills this session is aimed at that topic and helping the state smoothly update and transform the power industry.
House Bill 1417 would establish a list of various costs that utilities are allowed to defer and then ask customers to cover later. They say this can help utilities pay for unplanned changes that come up in providing service. It's awaiting a final vote on the Senate floor.
Senate Bill 9 was amended in the House to include similar provisions as House Bill 1417. It allows utilities to begin doing work related to federal mandates without getting prior approval from the state utility regulator, and later seek recovery for those costs from customers. Gov. Eric Holcomb signed the bill on March 22.
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House Bill 1420 would give utilities first dibs on projects to upgrade and expand transmission infrastructure, which is needed to get the energy from where it's produced to where it's needed. But there are some questions on if this bill closes the competitive bidding process. It passed out of the House on Feb. 20 by a vote of 59-39 and has been referred to the Senate Utilities Committee, but has yet to be scheduled for a meeting.
House Bill 1421 would expand incentives for utilities to build natural gas plants by allowing the power companies to bill customers for the cost of constructing the plant while building it, rather than waiting until it's generating electricity. This bill was voted out of the Senate on March 21 by a 31-10 vote. The House concurred with the Senate amendments by a 65-28 vote on March 28.
Housing infrastructure loan fund
House Bill 1005, a bill to establish a revolving fund for local governments to provide infrastructure for housing development passed out of the Senate Appropriations committee 10-1 on March 30 amid opposition from housing advocates that it does not require housing to be affordable.
Water pipes, sewage lines, sidewalks, and other critical infrastructure are some of the costly things that housing developers need to build new homes. The fund aims to support this and lower the cost of building new housing, as part of a Statehouse push to address Indiana’s housing shortage.
Helping police in the era of permitless carry
A bill that would help Indiana law enforcement in the era of permitless carry has now passed both chambers after the House approved it 85-6 on March 22. It's heading to the governor.
Senate Bill 136 would make more information available to officers in the field to help them gauge whether someone with a gun has a criminal or court history that suspends their right to have a gun. Officers would have access from data from the state’s protection order registry and detailed information on someone’s criminal justice history.
Right after a disqualifying conviction is decided against a defendant, courts would also be required to report that conviction to state police. Officers will then be able to see that information when they run a quick background check on someone they've stopped or pulled over.
'Don't say gay' bill
House Bill 1608 was originally modeled on Florida's so-called "Don't Say Gay" bill but was amended in the House education committee to also prohibit the use of chosen names and pronouns by transgender students without written permission from their parents.
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The bill would also require schools "out" transgender students who make such a request to their parents and allows teachers to continue using names and pronouns that match a student's sex assigned at birth, even if parents have requested otherwise. A Senate committee changed the bill to specify a teacher cannot be disciplined for following their "religious conviction" in ignoring name changes.
It passed the Senate education committee 9-4 March 22 along party lines. It now heads to the Senate floor.
Pet store bans
Senate Bill 134, authored by Sen. Blake Doriot, R-Goshen, would roll back Indianapolis's live animal pet store ban as well as prevent cities from implementing any future bans targeting the sale of puppy mill dogs in stores.
While supporters say this bill protects responsible local businesses, opposition said it will allow illegal breeders to continue and takes a tool away from local governments.
The bill passed the Senate 29-18 in late February and had its first hearing before the House Agriculture and Rural Development committee on March 20, but the committee is holding it for a vote.
Indiana National Guard
A House bill that has split the usually unified veterans advocacy community is heading to the governor's desk, having been signed by the leaders of the House and Senate. It passed the Senate March 16 by a 34-13 vote.
House Bill 1076, authored by Rep. Chris Jeter, R-Fishers, would strip an Indiana National Guard member's ability to ask for a court-martial trial instead of a non-judicial punishment, which is the punishment a commander can decide after giving the soldier a chance to present their case. Another part of the legislation seeks to grant the adjutant general ― the head of the Indiana National Guard ― the ability to convene higher-level trials for serious crimes such as sexual assault, a power that currently lies only with the governor.
More:Veterans advocates oppose bills removing right to court-martial at Indiana National Guard
Marion County housing development
House Bill 1157, a bill to expand for Marion County a powerful tool for incentivizing residential housing development, passed the Senate Local Government committee March 23 and now awaits a hearing in the Senate Tax and Fiscal Policy Committee.
Housing tax increment financing has been used by Indianapolis in four areas since 1988: Fall Creek Place, the Near Eastside, Barrington and Martindale-Brightwood. But it has been extremely narrow in use due to strict eligibility requirements.
The legislation fixes an unintentional limitation of Marion County from using the incentive program that happened because its redevelopment commission is governed by a different set of laws than other counties.
County health departments
Senate Bill 4, the bill carrying the recommendations of Gov. Eric Holcomb's public health commission to address Indiana’s poor health metrics, had its first lengthy hearing in the House Public Health committee on March 14, but hasn't had a vote yet. Authored by Sen. Ed Charbonneau, R-Valparaiso, the bill passed the Senate Feb. 23.
If funded, it would flood local health departments with more state dollars in exchange for opting into a new set of standards for what services local health departments must offer. It’s an optional program, but state health officials say they hope all 95 local health departments — one for each county, plus Gary, East Chicago and Fishers — will participate.
Highway work zones
Republican Rep. Jim Pressel's fourth attempt at getting the Indiana legislature to establish a pilot program testing speed cameras in highway work zones has been stalled on the Senate floor since mid March. It had passed the Senate transportation committee 8-1 March 14 ― the furthest his legislation has come.
Under the pilot program outlined in House Bill 1015, those who drive more than 11 mph above the speed limit when workers are present in a highway worksite could be fined up to $150 for repeated violations. Revenue collected would go to the state general fund.
Banning school library books
For several years, lawmakers have been attempting to remove schools from the list of entities eligible for a specified defense to criminal prosecutions alleging dissemination of material harmful to minors.
Supporters of Senate Bill 12 say it's needed to get pornography and other obscene, inappropriate materials out of school libraries and to protect children. Opponents say it amounts to book banning and seems to target LGBTQ youth.
The bill was passed by the Senate Feb. 28 and is awaiting a hearing from the House education committee.
Public pensions
Lawmakers in both chambers have filed and passed legislation that would prevent the state’s public retirement system from working with banks or investing in funds that prioritize environmental, social or governance policies, including those that have restrictions on certain industries, such as coal or firearm manufacturers.
House Bill 1008 was passed by the House Feb. 27, after getting held up by a fiscal analysis estimated that it would cost Indiana's Public Retirement System $6.7 billion over the next decade. An amendment was adopted, lowering the estimated cost to $550,000 annually. The bill, carried by Rep. Ethan Manning, R-Logansport, is priority legislation for the House Republicans caucus.
A similar bill passed the Senate Feb. 20. Senate Bill 292 was authored by Sen. Travis Holdman, R-Markle.
Another bill, Senate Bill 268, would require the Indiana Public Retirement System to divest from Chinese companies. It was passed Feb. 28.
Funding mental health support
Senate Bill 1, Republican Sen. Michael Crider's mental health bill, passed the Senate unanimously on Feb. 13 and is moved to the House.
The bill would establish a framework to strengthen the state's community mental health centers and 988 suicide and crisis hotline. A $30 million appropriation to these clinics was stricken from the bill and will become a Senate budget request instead.
The money would help the clinics receive federal funding opportunities and to send help or provide a safe space when people call the 988 suicide hotline. A House budget request would establish a $1 service charge on phone bills to help fund 988 response services.
Exempting military reserves from income tax
A House bill that would exempt active duty military from the individual income tax in Indiana passed its first Senate committee unanimously on March 7. Because it would impact state revenues, it now goes to the Senate Tax and Fiscal Policy committee.
The Legislative Services Agency estimates revenue loss to the state would grow up to $22 million by 2028. But House Bill 1034's author, Rep. Randy Frye, R-Greensburg, believes the impact wouldn't be so severe because, as it stands today, these active duty military often abandon Indiana as their home state to avoid the income tax. The Veterans Coalition of Indiana puts the number of veterans who leave the state at 3,400 a year, and says retaining those soldiers and their families would keep dollars in Indiana's economy.
The House passed it unanimously Jan. 19.
Eliminating physician noncompete clauses
Senate Bill 7, which proposes getting rid of noncompete clauses for physicians, passed the Senate 45-5 on Feb. 7 and is waiting for a hearing in the House.
Authored by Sen. Justin Busch, R-Fort Wayne, the bill's sweeping proposal would go against common industry practice in the hopes of removing barriers to competition and, theoretically, lowering prices for consumers. Noncompete clauses are often written into doctors' employment contracts to restrict them from working at a different hospital within a certain geographic area after they leave their current job to protect the bottom line of the employer they are choosing to leave.
More:Eyeing health care costs, Indiana lawmakers want to ban doctor noncompetes
The physician shortage and health care affordability is in such disarray in Indiana that Republican senators moved the bill forward despite some describing it as "extreme" in its current form.
Decriminalizing HIV exposure
A bill seeking to bring Indiana law up to speed with medical science on the spread of HIV passed the House 78-19 and is waiting for a hearing in the Senate.
Laws on the books since the 1980s single out people living with HIV and give them stiffer penalties for certain acts, from donating blood or semen to spitting on another individual. The modern scientific consensus today is that HIV cannot be transmitted through spitting, and people living with HIV can safely give blood if they're being treated and have an undetectable trace of the virus.
House Bill 1198, authored by Rep. Wendy McNamara, R-Evansville, would eliminate those stiffer penalties — felonies — for people living with HIV.
Residential tax increment financing
In an effort to address the state's affordable housing shortage, a bill that removes requirements for using tax increment financing for housing development passed out of the Senate 28-19 on Feb. 2, moving onto the House. Senate Bill 300 strikes the requirement that school boards affected by tax increment financing programs approve them before they can happen.
It removes the current requirement that an area have less than 1% of its total houses be equal to the average of new houses be built in the previous three years before it can establish a TIF area.
Opponents said that the bill does not require the new homes to be affordable, takes away the right of school boards, which rely upon property taxes, to oppose TIF districts.
Holding nonprofits accountable
A bill to expand the Attorney General's legal authority to hold nonprofit corporations accountable for mismanagement passed out of the House 77-19 on Jan. 30. It now moves to the Senate for consideration.
House Bill 1075 comes after Attorney General Todd Rokita's prolonged fight last year against a negligent nonprofit corporation landlord that failed to pay water bills despite collecting tenants' rent in Indianapolis, leading to the water utility company cutting off water to apartments.
A similar bill, Senate Bill 278, was heard in the Senate Judiciary committee on Jan. 25 to criticism from committee chair Sen. Liz Brown, R-Fort Wayne, who said it might harm small nonprofits that are well-intentioned but poorly managed. It passed unanimously out of the Senate on Feb. 28. It now moves to the House for consideration.
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Protesting outside homes
On Feb. 21 the Senate passed by a 29-16 vote Senate Bill 348, which would make protesting or picketing outside a residence with the intent to harass a class C misdemeanor. Protestors would face arrest if law enforcement asks them to leave and they ignore the command.
A Class C misdemeanor carries a maximum penalty of 60 days in prison and a $500 fine. It's the least severe misdemeanor possible in Indiana.
The bill, authored by Sen. Scott Baldwin, R-Noblesville, is now in front of a House committee.
Vehicle tax
Indiana could pass a first-of-its kind bill to tax semi-trucks running on alternative fuels to make up lost revenue INDOT uses for roadwork. House Bill 1050, authored by Rep. Jim Pressel, R-Rolling Prairie, would also increase a registration fee for hybrid and electric vehicles.
The bill passed the Senate transportation committee 8-1 on March 14 and is now headed to Appropriations.
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320 AM PDT Mon May 2 2022
.TODAY...Rain in the morning, then cloudy with a chance of rain
in the afternoon. Rainfall amounts a quarter to a half inch
possible. Highs in the mid 50s to lower 60s. Southwest wind
around 10 mph in the morning becoming light.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain until early
morning. Lows in the mid 40s to lower 50s. West wind to 10 mph
becoming south after midnight.
.TUESDAY...Cloudy. Highs in the upper 50s to mid 60s. South wind
10 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the 40s. Southwest wind
10 to 15 mph in the evening becoming light.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the 60s. Light wind.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain in
the evening, then rain likely after midnight. Lows in the upper
40s.
.THURSDAY...Rain at times in the morning, then rain likely in the
afternoon. Highs in the mid to upper 50s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Lows in
the mid 40s.
.FRIDAY...Rain likely in the morning, then rain at times in the
afternoon. Highs in the upper 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Rain at times in the evening, then rain likely
after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s.
.SATURDAY...Rain likely in the morning, then rain at times in the
afternoon. Highs in the mid 50s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Rain likely in the evening, then mostly cloudy
with a chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the lower to mid
40s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Highs in the mid
to upper 50s.
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of rain in the afternoon. Rainfall amounts a tenth to a quarter
of an inch possible. Highs in the mid 50s to lower 60s. South
wind around 10 mph in the morning becoming light.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain late in the
evening. Lows in the 40s. Southeast wind to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s to lower 60s.
South wind to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the 40s. North wind to
10 mph in the evening becoming light.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the 60s. Light wind.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain in
the evening, then rain likely after midnight. Lows in the mid to
upper 40s.
.THURSDAY...Rain at times in the morning, then rain likely in the
afternoon. Highs in the mid 50s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Lows in
the lower to mid 40s.
.FRIDAY...Rain likely in the morning, then rain at times in the
afternoon. Highs in the mid to upper 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Rain at times in the evening, then rain likely
after midnight. Lows in the lower to mid 40s.
.SATURDAY...Rain likely in the morning, then rain at times in the
afternoon. Highs in the mid 50s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Rain likely in the evening, then mostly cloudy
with a chance of rain after midnight. Lows near 40.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Highs in the mid
to upper 50s.
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Including the cities of Everett, Edmonds, Lynnwood, Marysville,
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320 AM PDT Mon May 2 2022
.TODAY...Rain at times in the morning, then cloudy with a chance
of rain in the afternoon. Rainfall amounts a quarter to a half
inch possible. Highs in the mid 50s to lower 60s. Southwest wind
10 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain. Lows in
the mid 40s to lower 50s. Northwest wind to 10 mph becoming
northeast after midnight.
.TUESDAY...Cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s to lower 60s. West wind
10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the 40s to lower 50s.
Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph in the evening becoming light.
.WEDNESDAY...Cloudy. Highs in the upper 50s to mid 60s. Light
wind becoming south to 10 mph in the afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain in the
evening, then rain likely after midnight. Lows in the upper 40s.
.THURSDAY...Rain at times in the morning, then rain likely in the
afternoon. Highs in the mid 50s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Lows in
the mid 40s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain in the morning,
then rain likely in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Rain at times in the evening, then rain likely
after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s.
.SATURDAY...Rain likely in the morning, then rain at times in the
afternoon. Highs in the mid 50s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Lows in
the lower to mid 40s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Highs in the mid
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320 AM PDT Mon May 2 2022
.TODAY...Rain at times in the morning, then rain likely late in
the morning. A chance of rain in the afternoon. Rainfall amounts
a tenth to a quarter of an inch possible. Highs in the mid 50s to
lower 60s. Southwest wind around 10 mph becoming west to 10 mph
in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain in the evening.
Lows in the mid to upper 40s. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming
southwest after midnight.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs near 60. Southwest wind 10 to
15 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower to mid 40s.
West wind to 10 mph in the evening becoming light.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the 60s to lower 70s. Light
wind.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain in
the evening, then rain likely after midnight. Lows in the mid to
upper 40s.
.THURSDAY...Rain at times in the morning, then rain likely in the
afternoon. Highs in the mid 50s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Lows in
the lower to mid 40s.
.FRIDAY...Rain likely in the morning, then rain at times in the
afternoon. Highs in the mid to upper 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Rain at times in the evening, then rain likely
after midnight. Lows in the lower to mid 40s.
.SATURDAY...Rain likely in the morning, then rain at times in the
afternoon. Highs in the mid 50s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Rain likely in the evening, then mostly cloudy
with a chance of rain after midnight. Lows near 40.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Highs in the mid
to upper 50s.
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Bellevue and Vicinity-
Including the cities of Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, and Issaquah
320 AM PDT Mon May 2 2022
.TODAY...Rain in the morning, then cloudy with a chance of rain
in the afternoon. Rainfall amounts a quarter to a half inch
possible. Highs in the mid to upper 50s. Southwest wind around
10 mph in the morning becoming light.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain. Lows in
the mid to upper 40s. Northwest wind to 10 mph becoming south
after midnight.
.TUESDAY...Cloudy. Highs near 60. South wind to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid to upper 40s.
North wind to 10 mph in the evening becoming light.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s to lower 70s.
Light wind.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain in
the evening, then rain likely after midnight. Lows in the upper
40s.
.THURSDAY...Rain at times in the morning, then rain likely in the
afternoon. Highs in the mid to upper 50s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Lows in
the mid 40s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain in the morning,
then rain at times in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Rain at times in the evening, then rain likely
after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s.
.SATURDAY...Rain likely in the morning, then rain at times in the
afternoon. Highs in the mid 50s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Lows in
the lower 40s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Highs in the mid
to upper 50s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Bellevue 57 48 60 / 100 20 10
$$
WAZ555-022300-
East Puget Sound Lowlands-
Including the cities of Gold Bar, Enumclaw, North Bend,
and Buckley
320 AM PDT Mon May 2 2022
.TODAY...Rain in the morning, then rain likely in the afternoon.
Rainfall amounts a quarter to a half inch possible. Highs in the
50s. Southwest wind around 10 mph becoming west to 10 mph in the
afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Cloudy with a slight chance of rain. Lows in the 40s.
West wind to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.
.TUESDAY...Cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s to lower 60s. South wind
to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the 40s. Northwest wind
to 10 mph in the evening becoming light.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the 60s to lower 70s. Light
wind.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain in the
evening, then a chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the mid to
upper 40s.
.THURSDAY...Rain at times in the morning, then rain likely in the
afternoon. Highs in the mid 50s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Lows in
the lower to mid 40s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain in the morning,
then rain at times in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Rain at times in the evening, then rain likely
after midnight. Lows in the lower to mid 40s.
.SATURDAY...Rain likely in the morning, then rain at times in the
afternoon. Highs in the lower to mid 50s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Lows in
the lower 40s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Highs in the mid
to upper 50s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Gold Bar 57 48 60 / 100 30 10
Enumclaw 54 44 58 / 100 30 0
North Bend 57 46 60 / 100 30 10
$$
WAZ503-022300-
Western Whatcom County-
Including the cities of Bellingham, Blaine, and Lynden
320 AM PDT Mon May 2 2022
.TODAY...Rain likely in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a
chance of rain in the afternoon. Rainfall amounts a tenth to a
quarter of an inch possible. Highs in the mid 50s to lower 60s.
West wind 10 to 20 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the 40s. South wind 10 to
20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain in the
afternoon. Highs in the mid 50s to lower 60s. Southwest wind
10 to 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain in the
evening. Lows in the lower to mid 40s. South wind 10 to 15 mph in
the evening becoming light.
.WEDNESDAY...Cloudy. A slight chance of rain in the afternoon.
Highs in the mid 50s to lower 60s. Light wind.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Breezy. Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain in
the evening, then rain at times after midnight. Lows in the mid
to upper 40s.
.THURSDAY...Rain at times in the morning, then rain likely in the
afternoon. Highs in the mid 50s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Lows in
the lower to mid 40s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain in the morning,
then rain likely in the afternoon. Highs in the mid to upper 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Rain at times in the evening, then rain likely
after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s.
.SATURDAY...Rain likely. Highs in the mid 50s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Lows in
the lower 40s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Highs in the mid
to upper 50s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Bellingham 59 47 58 / 90 10 10
Sumas 59 47 59 / 90 10 20
$$
WAZ506-022300-
Western Skagit County-
Including the cities of Mount Vernon, Anacortes, Sedro-Woolley,
and Burlington
320 AM PDT Mon May 2 2022
.TODAY...Rain at times in the morning, then a slight chance of
rain early in the afternoon. A chance of rain late in the
afternoon. Rainfall amounts a tenth to a quarter of an inch
possible. Highs in the 50s to lower 60s. Northwest wind 10 to
15 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the 40s. West wind 10 to 20 mph
becoming south after midnight.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the 50s. West wind 10 to
20 mph becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the 40s. Southwest wind
to 10 mph in the evening becoming light.
.WEDNESDAY...Cloudy. A slight chance of rain in the afternoon.
Highs in the mid 50s to lower 60s. Light wind becoming south to
10 mph in the afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Breezy. Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain in
the evening, then rain likely after midnight. Lows in the mid to
upper 40s.
.THURSDAY...Breezy. Rain at times in the morning, then rain
likely in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 50s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Lows in
the mid 40s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain in the morning,
then rain likely in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Rain at times in the evening, then rain likely
after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s.
.SATURDAY...Rain likely. Highs in the mid 50s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Lows in
the lower to mid 40s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Highs in the mid
to upper 50s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Anacortes 58 47 57 / 100 10 10
Mount Vernon 59 48 58 / 100 10 10
$$
WAZ001-022300-
San Juan County-
Including the cities of Friday Harbor, Eastsound,
and Roche Harbor
320 AM PDT Mon May 2 2022
.TODAY...Rain at times in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a
slight chance of rain in the afternoon. Rainfall amounts a tenth
to a quarter of an inch possible. Highs in the mid 50s to lower
60s. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows in the 40s. Southwest wind 10 to 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s to lower 60s.
Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain in the
evening. Lows in the 40s. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph in the
evening becoming light.
.WEDNESDAY...Cloudy. A slight chance of rain in the afternoon.
Highs in the 50s to lower 60s. Light wind.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Cloudy with a chance of rain in the evening,
then rain at times after midnight. Lows in the 40s.
.THURSDAY...Rain at times in the morning, then mostly cloudy with
a chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the mid to upper 50s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Lows in
the lower to mid 40s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain in the morning,
then rain likely in the afternoon. Highs in the mid to upper 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Rain at times in the evening, then rain likely
after midnight. Lows in the lower to mid 40s.
.SATURDAY...Rain likely. Highs in the 50s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Lows in
the lower to mid 40s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Highs in the 50s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Friday Harbor 61 44 58 / 90 10 10
Eastsound 56 45 55 / 90 10 20
$$
WAZ510-022300-
Admiralty Inlet Area-
Including the cities of Port Townsend and Port Ludlow
320 AM PDT Mon May 2 2022
.TODAY...Becoming partly sunny late in the afternoon. Rain at
times in the morning, then a chance of rain early in the
afternoon. A slight chance of rain late in the afternoon.
Rainfall amounts a tenth to a quarter of an inch possible. Highs
in the 50s to lower 60s. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in
the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Breezy. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain late in
the evening. Lows in the 40s. West wind 15 to 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the 50s. West wind 10 to
20 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the 40s. West wind 10 to
15 mph in the evening becoming light.
.WEDNESDAY...Cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s to lower 60s. Light
wind becoming south to 10 mph in the afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain in the
evening, then rain likely after midnight. Lows in the mid to
upper 40s.
.THURSDAY...Rain at times in the morning, then mostly cloudy with
a chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the lower to mid 50s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Lows in
the lower to mid 40s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain in the morning,
then rain likely in the afternoon. Highs in the mid to upper 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Rain at times in the evening, then rain likely
after midnight. Lows in the lower to mid 40s.
.SATURDAY...Rain likely. Highs in the mid 50s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Lows in
the lower to mid 40s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Highs in the mid
50s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Oak Harbor 58 46 56 / 100 10 10
Port Townsend 55 44 53 / 100 10 0
$$
WAZ511-022300-
Hood Canal Area-
Including the cities of Hoodsport and Brinnon
320 AM PDT Mon May 2 2022
.TODAY...Rain at times in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a
chance of rain in the afternoon. Rainfall amounts a tenth to a
quarter of an inch possible. Highs in the mid 50s to lower 60s.
Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the 40s. West wind 10 to
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s to lower 60s. West
wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the 40s. Southwest wind
10 to 15 mph in the evening becoming light.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the 60s. Light wind.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain in the
evening, then rain likely after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s.
.THURSDAY...Rain at times in the morning, then mostly cloudy with
a chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 50s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Lows in
the lower 40s.
.FRIDAY...Rain likely in the morning, then rain at times in the
afternoon. Highs in the mid 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Rain at times in the evening, then rain likely
after midnight. Lows in the lower 40s.
.SATURDAY...Rain likely in the morning, then rain at times in the
afternoon. Highs in the mid 50s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Rain likely in the evening, then mostly cloudy
with a chance of rain after midnight. Lows near 40.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Highs in the mid
to upper 50s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Shelton 59 43 60 / 100 10 0
$$
WAZ504-022300-
Southwest Interior-
Including the cities of Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater, Centralia,
and Toledo
320 AM PDT Mon May 2 2022
.TODAY...Rain at times in the morning, then rain likely late in
the morning. A chance of rain in the afternoon. Rainfall amounts
a tenth to a quarter of an inch possible. Highs in the mid 50s to
lower 60s. South wind around 10 mph becoming west in the
afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain in the evening.
Lows in the lower to mid 40s. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming
southwest after midnight.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s to lower 60s. West
wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 10 mph or less in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower to mid 40s.
West wind to 10 mph in the evening becoming light.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s to lower 70s.
Light wind.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain in
the evening, then rain likely after midnight. Lows in the mid
40s.
.THURSDAY...Rain at times in the morning, then mostly cloudy with
a chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 50s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Lows in
the lower 40s.
.FRIDAY...Rain likely in the morning, then rain at times in the
afternoon. Highs in the mid to upper 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Rain at times in the evening, then rain likely
after midnight. Lows in the lower to mid 40s.
.SATURDAY...Rain at times. Highs in the lower to mid 50s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Rain likely in the evening, then mostly cloudy
with a chance of rain after midnight. Lows near 40.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Highs in the mid
50s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Chehalis 59 44 61 / 90 20 0
Olympia 59 43 61 / 100 10 0
$$
WAZ512-022300-
Lower Chehalis Valley Area-
Including the city of Montesano
320 AM PDT Mon May 2 2022
.TODAY...Rain at times in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a
chance of rain in the afternoon. Rainfall amounts a tenth to a
quarter of an inch possible. Highs in the mid 50s to lower 60s.
West wind 10 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower to mid 40s. West wind
10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the 50s to lower 60s. West
wind 10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. West wind
10 to 15 mph in the evening becoming light.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs in
the 60s. Light wind.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain in the
evening, then rain likely after midnight. Lows in the lower to
mid 40s.
.THURSDAY...Rain at times in the morning, then mostly cloudy with
a chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 50s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Lows in
the lower 40s.
.FRIDAY...Rain likely in the morning, then rain at times in the
afternoon. Highs in the lower to mid 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Rain at times in the evening, then rain likely
after midnight. Lows in the lower 40s.
.SATURDAY...Rain likely. Highs in the lower to mid 50s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Rain likely in the evening, then mostly cloudy
with a chance of rain after midnight. Lows near 40.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Highs in the mid
50s.
$$
WAZ514-022300-
Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca-
Including the cities of Sequim and Port Angeles
320 AM PDT Mon May 2 2022
.TODAY...Rain at times in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a
slight chance of rain in the afternoon. Rainfall amounts a tenth
to a quarter of an inch possible. Highs in the 50s. Northwest
wind 10 to 20 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows in the lower to mid 40s. West wind 10 to 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 50s. West wind
10 to 20 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower to mid 40s.
West wind 10 to 20 mph decreasing to light after midnight.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain in the
afternoon. Highs in the mid to upper 50s. Light wind.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain in the
evening, then rain likely after midnight. Lows in the lower to
mid 40s.
.THURSDAY...Rain likely in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a
chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the lower to mid 50s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Lows in
the lower 40s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain in the morning,
then rain likely in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Rain at times in the evening, then rain likely
after midnight. Lows in the lower 40s.
.SATURDAY...Rain likely. Highs in the lower to mid 50s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Lows near
40.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. A slight chance of rain in the morning,
then a chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the lower to mid
50s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Port Angeles 55 43 54 / 90 10 0
Sequim 57 43 55 / 90 10 0
$$
WAZ515-022300-
Western Strait of Juan De Fuca-
Including the cities of Joyce and Clallam Bay
320 AM PDT Mon May 2 2022
.TODAY...Becoming partly sunny late in the afternoon. Rain at
times in the morning, then a chance of rain late in the morning.
A slight chance of rain late in the afternoon. Rainfall amounts
less than a tenth of an inch likely. Highs in the lower to mid
50s. West wind 10 to 20 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower to mid 40s. West wind
10 to 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain in the
afternoon. Highs in the upper 40s to mid 50s. West wind 10 to
15 mph becoming southwest 10 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain in the
evening. Lows in the upper 30s to mid 40s. West wind 10 to 15 mph
decreasing to light after midnight.
.WEDNESDAY...Cloudy. Patchy fog in the morning. A slight chance
of rain in the morning, then a chance of rain in the afternoon.
Highs in the 50s. Light wind.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Rain likely in the evening, then rain at times
after midnight. Lows in the lower to mid 40s.
.THURSDAY...Rain likely in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a
chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 50s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain in the
evening, then a chance of rain after midnight. Lows near 40.
.FRIDAY...Rain likely in the morning, then rain at times in the
afternoon. Highs in the lower 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Rain likely. Lows in the lower 40s.
.SATURDAY...Rain likely. Highs near 50.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Lows near
40.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. A slight chance of rain in the morning,
then a chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 50s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Sekiu 55 44 51 / 100 10 20
$$
WAZ517-022300-
Central Coast-
Including the cities of Hoquiam, Aberdeen, Westport,
and Ocean Shores
320 AM PDT Mon May 2 2022
.TODAY...Becoming partly sunny late in the afternoon. Rain at
times in the morning, then a chance of rain late in the morning.
A slight chance of rain in the afternoon. Rainfall amounts a
tenth to a quarter of an inch possible. Highs in the 50s.
Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 25 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the 40s. Northwest wind 10 to
20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the 50s. West wind 10 to
15 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the 40s. West wind to
10 mph in the evening becoming light.
.WEDNESDAY...Cloudy. Patchy fog in the morning. A slight chance
of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 50s to lower 60s.
Light wind becoming south to 10 mph in the afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain in the
evening, then rain at times after midnight. Lows in the lower to
mid 40s.
.THURSDAY...Rain likely in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a
chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the lower to mid 50s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Lows in
the lower to mid 40s.
.FRIDAY...Rain likely in the morning, then rain at times in the
afternoon. Highs in the lower to mid 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Rain at times in the evening, then rain likely
after midnight. Lows in the lower to mid 40s.
.SATURDAY...Rain likely. Highs in the lower 50s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Lows near
40.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Highs in the lower
to mid 50s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Hoquiam 56 47 55 / 100 10 0
$$
WAZ516-022300-
North Coast-
Including the cities of Neah Bay, La Push, and Forks
320 AM PDT Mon May 2 2022
.TODAY...Becoming partly sunny late in the afternoon. Rain at
times in the morning, then a chance of rain late in the morning.
A slight chance of rain late in the afternoon. Rainfall amounts
less than a tenth of an inch likely. Highs in the upper 40s to
mid 50s. West wind 10 to 20 mph.
.TONIGHT...Breezy. Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower to mid 40s.
West wind 15 to 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain in the
afternoon. Highs in the upper 40s to mid 50s. West wind 10 to
15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Cloudy. A slight chance of rain in the evening.
Lows in the upper 30s to mid 40s. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph in
the evening becoming light.
.WEDNESDAY...Cloudy. A slight chance of rain in the morning, then
a chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the 50s. Southeast
wind to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Rain likely in the evening, then rain at times
after midnight. Lows in the lower to mid 40s.
.THURSDAY...Rain likely in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a
chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 50s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain in the
evening, then a chance of rain after midnight. Lows near 40.
.FRIDAY...Rain likely in the morning, then rain at times in the
afternoon. Highs in the lower to mid 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Rain likely. Lows in the lower 40s.
.SATURDAY...Rain likely. Highs in the lower 50s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Lows near
40.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Highs in the lower
50s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Forks 55 42 52 / 100 10 20
$$
WAZ513-022300-
Olympics-
320 AM PDT Mon May 2 2022
.TODAY...Rain and snow in the morning, then a chance of rain and
snow late in the morning. A slight chance of rain and snow in the
afternoon. Snow level near 4500 feet. Rainfall amounts a tenth to
a quarter of an inch possible. Snow accumulation near Hurricane
Ridge up to 1 inch.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain and snow in the
evening. Snow level near 5500 feet. No snow accumulation near
Hurricane Ridge.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. A slight chance of rain in the
afternoon. Snow level near 5000 feet.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain in the
evening. Snow level near 6500 feet.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain and snow in
the afternoon. Snow level near 5500 feet.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow
in the evening, then rain and snow after midnight. Snow level
near 5000 feet.
.THURSDAY...Rain and snow likely in the morning, then mostly
cloudy with a chance of rain and snow in the afternoon. Snow
level near 4500 feet.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain and snow
in the evening, then a chance of rain and snow after midnight.
Snow level near 4000 feet.
.FRIDAY...Rain and snow likely in the morning, then rain and snow
in the afternoon. Snow level near 4500 feet.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Rain and snow likely. Snow level near 4000 feet.
.SATURDAY...Rain and snow likely. Snow level near 3500 feet.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow.
Snow level near 3000 feet.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow. Snow
level near 2500 feet.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Hurricane Ridge 38 31 40 / 90 10 0
$$
WAZ567-022300-
Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties-
Including the cities of Marblemount and Concrete
320 AM PDT Mon May 2 2022
.TODAY...Rain and snow in the morning, then rain and snow likely
in the afternoon. Snow level near 6000 feet. Rainfall amounts a
tenth to a quarter of an inch possible. No snow accumulation.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain and snow in the
evening. A slight chance of rain and snow in the morning. Snow
level near 6000 feet.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain and snow.
Snow level near 5000 feet. No snow accumulation.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain and snow
in the evening. Snow level near 5500 feet.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain and snow in
the afternoon. Snow level near 6000 feet.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow
in the evening, then rain and snow likely after midnight. Snow
level near 6500 feet.
.THURSDAY...Rain and snow in the morning, then rain and snow
likely in the afternoon. Snow level near 5000 feet.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow.
Snow level near 4500 feet.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow in the
morning, then rain and snow likely in the afternoon. Snow level
near 4500 feet.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Rain and snow in the evening, then rain and snow
likely after midnight. Snow level near 4500 feet. Snow may be
heavy at times after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Rain and snow likely. Snow level near 4000 feet. Snow
may be heavy at times in the morning.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow.
Snow level near 3000 feet.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow. Snow
level near 3000 feet.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Mount Baker 41 36 42 / 80 20 10
$$
WAZ568-022300-
Cascades of Snohomish and King Counties-
Including the cities of Snoqualmie Pass, Darrington, and Index
320 AM PDT Mon May 2 2022
.TODAY...Rain and snow. Snow level near 5000 feet. Rainfall
amounts a half inch to one inch possible. Snow accumulation up to
2 inches. Afternoon pass temperatures in the lower 40s. North
wind in the passes around 10 mph becoming northwest in the
afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Cloudy. A chance of rain and snow in the evening, then
a slight chance of rain and snow after midnight. Snow level near
5500 feet. Northwest wind in the passes around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Freezing level near 5500 feet
increasing to 7000 feet in the afternoon. Afternoon pass
temperatures in the mid to upper 40s. West wind in the passes
around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Freezing level near 8500 feet.
West wind in the passes to 10 mph in the evening becoming light.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Freezing level near 9000 feet.
Afternoon pass temperatures in the mid 50s to lower 60s. Light
wind in the passes.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain and
snow in the evening, then a chance of rain and snow after
midnight. Snow level near 7000 feet.
.THURSDAY...Rain and snow in the morning, then rain and snow
likely in the afternoon. Snow level near 5500 feet.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow.
Snow level near 4500 feet.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow in the
morning, then rain and snow likely in the afternoon. Snow level
near 5000 feet.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Rain and snow in the evening, then rain and snow
likely after midnight. Snow level near 4500 feet.
.SATURDAY...Rain and snow likely. Snow level near 3500 feet.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow.
Snow level near 3000 feet.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow. Snow
level near 3000 feet.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Snoqualmie Pass 43 37 47 / 100 40 10
Stevens Pass 41 36 44 / 100 40 10
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Cascades of Pierce and Lewis Counties-
Including the cities of Randle, Packwood, Ashford, and Morton
320 AM PDT Mon May 2 2022
.TODAY...Rain and snow in the morning, then rain and snow likely
early in the afternoon. Rain and snow late in the afternoon. Snow
level near 4500 feet. Snow may be heavy at times late in the
morning. Rainfall amounts a half inch to one inch possible. Snow
accumulation of 1 to 5 inches.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain and snow in the
evening, then a slight chance of rain and snow after midnight.
Snow level near 5000 feet.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Freezing level near 6000 feet
increasing to 8000 feet in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Freezing level near 9500 feet.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Freezing level near 10000 feet.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain and snow after
midnight. Snow level near 7000 feet.
.THURSDAY...Rain and snow in the morning, then rain and snow
likely in the afternoon. Snow level near 5500 feet.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow.
Snow level near 5000 feet.
.FRIDAY...Rain and snow likely in the morning, then rain and snow
in the afternoon. Snow level near 5000 feet.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Rain and snow in the evening, then rain and snow
likely after midnight. Snow level near 5000 feet.
.SATURDAY...Rain and snow likely in the morning, then rain and
snow in the afternoon. Snow level near 3500 feet.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow.
Snow level near 3000 feet.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow. Snow
level near 2500 feet.
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Brand Relaunch, Free App Membership Tier, and New Peloton Gym Feature Unveiled Today
NEW YORK, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Peloton (NASDAQ: PTON) announced the start of the company's next chapter as it repositions from the perception of an in-home bike company to reflect everything Peloton has to offer to everyone, at any level, wherever they are. With Peloton's amazing content on its award-winning hardware and App, today's relaunch ignites a vibrant new brand identity and campaign; introduces new Membership tiers; and releases a new content feature, Peloton Gym. With today's relaunch, Peloton is declaring itself open and available for everyone to experience its expert Instructors and world-class content, even for free.
"With this brand relaunch we're reflecting the vibrancy and fullness of everything Peloton has to offer to everyone. We're shifting perceptions from in-home to everywhere, fitness enthusiasts to people at all levels, exclusivity to inclusivity across all Peloton Members present and future," said Leslie Berland, Peloton's Chief Marketing Officer. "Our Instructors and Members live and breathe the true Peloton experience every day. We're excited to bring that energy and inspiration out into the world."
New Brand Identity and Creative Campaign
Dynamic. Vibrant. Boundless. Authentic. Peloton's new campaign brings forward the company's fitness offerings for all ages, levels, and walks of life. The new brand identity features a bold color palette that evokes the energy of a great workout and the afterglow that follows. It includes powerful still imagery of actual Members showcasing that before-and-after emotion. Peloton drove the brand strategy, partnering with both Mother Design and Uncommon Creative Studio on the new brand expression. Stink Studios was appointed for global creative, collaborating with Peloton's own internal creative studio, and Stink Films director ®Jones. The new brand identity launches globally along with a new creative campaign in the US and Canada. Local market creative campaigns will roll out later this year.
More Than a Bike Company
Based on Peloton's data from its most recent financial quarter, more than half of all workouts were not cycling related. Today's strategic evolution is about mirroring the usage and experience of its Members who engage with the company's 16 fitness modalities from Yoga and Meditation to Walking and Strength – the most popular form of fitness for Peloton's digital subscribers. To broaden access to its diverse fitness content for all, the Peloton App will offer, for the first time, the most expansive collection of free classes since it first launched in June 2018.
Peloton App Membership Tiering Means Increased Access and Choice
Peloton will now offer five distinct Membership tiers, inclusive of today's three newly launched App Membership Tiers, as well as the existing All Access Membership (for hardware owners) and Guide Membership (for Guide owners). The new App tiers allow beginners and enthusiasts alike to work out with or without equipment – at home, outdoors or at their gym – independently or with instruction. In addition, for the first time, Peloton Row content will be available on the App. Across all App tiers, Peloton Members will have access to expert instruction; the ability to track workouts with the Just Work Out feature; and the fitness industry's leading music library. The new App tiers allow users to personalize their Peloton experience to suit their daily fitness needs – which, for many, vary on a daily basis:
- Peloton App Free - Designed to supplement a user's current workout routine or as a taste-test of all Peloton has to offer for a newbie. This tier currently provides more than 50 classes curated across 12 of Peloton's modalities to enable the user to pair workouts to meet their individual interests, even as those goals change over time. It will also include a rotating set of featured classes that will be refreshed on an ongoing basis. (Free. Zippo. Zilch. Nothing.)
- Peloton App One - Designed for the Member who wants unlimited access to thousands of classes across 9 of Peloton's 16 modalities, including Strength, Meditation, Outdoor Walking, Yoga, and more as well as all the classes included in the free tier. App One Members can also take up to three equipment-based cardio classes per month (Cycling/Tread/Row). New on-demand and live classes will be offered almost daily as well as access to Peloton's Challenges, Programs, and Collections. ($12.99 per month, $129 per year)
- Peloton App+ - Designed for the user who wants frictionless, unlimited access to Peloton's vast library (not including Lanebreak or Scenic classes). This tier includes all of App One's offerings and unlocks access to thousands of equipment-based cardio classes to take on any indoor bike, treadmill, or rower. This tier also offers exclusive access to classes, featuring the latest specialty content. ($24 per month, $240 per year)
Price changes for existing digital-only members will go into effect on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. For more information please visit our Membership page at: onepeloton.com/membership.
New Content Feature: Peloton Gym Builds on Peloton's Strength Offer
With the launch of Peloton Gym, available across all membership tiers, Peloton gives Members what they need to meet their strength goals anywhere they want to work out. This marks the brand's first offering in which workouts are written-out, demoed in a supporting video, and designed to be done at the user's own pace. With this new content feature, Peloton Instructors offer Members a series of floor-based routines, allowing them to time their workout and choose between different strength class types so they can personalize for their specific needs at any time. Much like all App features, Peloton Gym will leverage unparalleled Instructor expertise and Member feedback to develop and add functionality to enrich the Strength modality experience over time.
Beginning today, the new branding, Peloton App membership tiers, and Peloton Gym feature will roll out in all of Peloton's five, global markets.
About Peloton
Peloton (NASDAQ: PTON) provides Members with expert instruction, world-class content and the fitness industry's leading music library to create impactful and entertaining workout experiences for anyone, anywhere and at any stage in their fitness journey. At home, outdoors, traveling, or at the gym, Peloton offers an immersive and personalized experience [with or without equipment]. Access Peloton content via the Peloton Bike, Bike+, Tread, Guide, Row or the Peloton App, now with multiple membership tiers. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York City, Peloton has a highly engaged community of nearly 7 million Members across the US, UK, Canada, Germany, and Australia. For more information, visit www.onepeloton.com.
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Groundbreaking, new-to-industry product streamlines warning light industry efficiency with all-in-one solution
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Feniex Industries, the leading provider of American-made vehicle warning devices, announces the debut of their newest product innovation, Feniex Quantum, available for police, fire and EMS first responders.
Unlike anything that exists in the market today, the streamlined light bar series solves the largest issue in the emergency light vehicle industry - customizability. Every state in the United States and countries around the world have different light and feature configuration requirements, making each order extremely specific. This creates production delays, susceptibility to configuration mistakes across the chain, and limited ability to adjust once it's created. Dealers are unable to stock their supply until after an order is made.
After three years of engineering time and four patents, Feniex Quantum was launched this month with four color capable product series available in four configuration types: Single-Color, Dual-Color, Tri-Color and Quad-Color across a family of six light bars, five light sticks and 20 vehicle specific inner bars. This capability empowers the dealer and the customer to unlock any version type depending on specific customer needs. Now, dealers can stock their shelves in advance of orders, configure the exact light and features the customer needs, and ship off in a fraction of the time it would take.
"This product is equivalent to the iPhone being released in our industry," said founder and CEO Hamza Deyaf. "We're changing the way more than 10 completely different customer segments purchase, stock and use emergency lights. There is nothing like this on the market. No comparison."
Watch the Feniex Summit launch here. To learn more about Feniex, visit their website: www.feniex.com.
Founded by Hamza Deyaf, Feniex Industries provides American-made vehicle warning devices for first responders worldwide and continues to be the fastest-growing business in the vehicle warning market with over 100 employees and 1,000 dealers and distributors in more than 30 countries. Visit www.feniex.com to learn more.
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DOHA, Qatar (AP) — The 0-0 draw between Uruguay and South Korea on Thursday was the fourth scoreless game of this year’s World Cup — already more than half the tournament record through the first set of matches.
The record for scoreless draws in the World Cup is seven, done four times, in 1982, 2006, 2010 and 2014. The 2018 tournament in Russia had only one 0-0 draw, between Denmark and France.
Through the 16 games completed Thursday, the Mexico-Poland, Denmark-Tunisia, Croatia-Morocco and South Korea-Uruguay matches all went scoreless.
There were no scoreless draws in 1930, 1934, 1938, 1950 or 1954. Before the start in Qatar, the World Cup averaged more than two goals per game. The highest average came in 1954, when 140 goals were scored in 26 games at 5.38 per game.
The least prolific scoring World Cup was the 1990 tournament when 115 goals were scored at only 2.21 goals per game.
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World-Renowned Trio SOULIVE features 3x-GRAMMY® Award-Winning Guitarist and Songwriter ERIC KRASNO, Renowned and Prolific Drummer ALAN EVANS, and Acclaimed and Mesmerizing Keyboardist NEAL EVANS. Tickets for Soulive at Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club in Portsmouth, NH on Thursday August 3 at 7 & 9:30 P.M., as well as the current list of 2023 shows, can be found on Ticketmaster.com and Jimmy's Online Event Calendar at: http://www.jimmysoncongress.com/events.
PORTSMOUTH, N.H., July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club Features Genre-Smashing Groove Masters SOULIVE on Thursday August 3 at 7 and 9:30 P.M. Soulive deliver an infectious blend of Soul-Jazz, R&B, Funk and Rock. Since their inception in 1999, they have released 12 acclaimed albums and are celebrated for their highly energetic and exciting live shows.
"The band knows how to excite a crowd"
— JAZZ TIMES
"They lay down the groove like they just stepped off the Mothership..."
— POPMATTERS
"They're tight…what they can do to a groove is pure magic"
— ALL ABOUT JAZZ
ERIC KRASNO (Guitar), a Co-Founder of Lettuce, won his 3rd GRAMMY® Award in 2023 and has 8 GRAMMY® Award Nominations. Guitar World describes Krasno with the ability to "burn like a latter-day Wes Montgomery" with "chops worthy of Grant Green". As a dynamic performer, he's shared stages with The Dave Matthews Band, John Mayer, and The Roots, among others. Out of 8 GRAMMY® Award Nominations, Krasno picked up 2 GRAMMY® Awards for his role as a songwriter and guitarist on The Tedeschi Trucks Band's Revelator album and guitarist on The Derek Trucks Band's Already Free album. Eric recently performed at Jimmy's with Stanton Moore, Founding Member and GRAMMY® Award-Winning Drummer of Galactic!
Mention the name ALAN EVANS (Drums) to a room full of music lovers, and you will get a consensus nod at one of the most celebrated and tenacious drummers in the Jazz, Funk, and Soul scene! Alan is a multi-instrumentalist, recording engineer and owner of Iron Wax Studios in Massachusetts as well as an owner of a record label, Vintage League Music. Alan also tours with Matador! Soul Sounds, a band that he formed with guitarist Eddie Roberts from The New Mastersounds.
NEAL EVANS (Keyboards), also a Former Member of Lettuce, has shared the studio with Chaka Khan, opened for The Rolling Stones, and been called by Jam Bands, "one of the wonders of the live music world." Evans has also performed with a diverse set of highly esteemed musicians including Victor Wooten, Robben Ford, Cindy Blackman Santana, and Jack White.
SOULIVE Tickets & Current Schedule of Shows
Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club's 2023 Schedule of Shows now includes 9 NEA Jazz Masters, 47 GRAMMY® Award-Winning Artists, 40 Blues Music Award-Winners, and a comprehensive list of talented musicians with 435+ GRAMMY® Award Nominations amongst them. Tickets for SOULIVE at Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club on Thursday August 3 at 7 and 9:30 P.M., as well as the current list of 2023 shows, can be found on Ticketmaster and Jimmy's Online Event Calendar at: http://www.jimmysoncongress.com/events.
ABOUT JIMMY'S JAZZ & BLUES CLUB
The mission of Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club is to provide guests with a one-of-a-kind, world-class experience featuring serious jazz and blues music served with exceptional cuisine. Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club features a spectacular and visually breathtaking environment engineered to deliver the highest quality acoustics while utilizing state-of-the-art production, sound and lighting technologies. Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club is located within a beautifully restored 1905 building at 135 Congress Street in the heart of historic downtown Portsmouth, New Hampshire. For more information visit www.jimmysoncongress.com or follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/JimmysJazzBlues and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jimmysjazzblues/. Sign-up for Jimmy's Email Newsletter to stay informed on Upcoming Shows, New Artist Announcements, Promotional Offers, Ticket On-Sale Dates, Special Performances, and Jimmy's Sunday Jazz Brunch. In June 2023, Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club was given the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for its' outstanding Wine List.
PRIVATE EVENTS AT JIMMY'S
An architecturally breathtaking center of arts and culture in the heart of historic Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club offers a rare and spectacular venue to host important corporate functions, weddings, intimate or large-scale social gatherings, private parties, and memorable celebrations. The team at Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club put heart and soul into creating a stunning full-service event space with new state-of-the-art production, sound and lighting technologies delivered with outstanding next-level culinary experiences. Our high-touch approach, provided by professional and experienced event staff, ensures that everything is tailored to exceed your expectations. To start a conversation about hosting your event at Jimmy's Jazz and Blues Club, please call us at 888-603-5299, or fill out Jimmy's Private Event Request Form.
JOIN THE TEAM AT THE LABRIE GROUP FAMILY OF RESTAURANTS
Motivated by a commitment to culinary and hospitality excellence, founders Michael and Peter Labrie and their leadership team understand it is essential to seek out talented team members for each of The Labrie Group family of restaurants — Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club, The Atlantic Grill, The River House, and Rio Tequila Cantina — all in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Career opportunities and current job openings can be found at www.TheLabrieGroup.com.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — NASCAR driver Kyle Busch ran afoul of the Mexican authorities last month.
The 37-year-old Busch issued a social media statement recounting a vacation with his wife in late January.
“When departing the country, my handgun was flagged during routine screening at the airport,” Busch said. “I have a valid concealed carry permit from my local authority and adhere to all handgun laws, but I made a mistake by forgetting it was in my bag.”
Busch said officials detained him, and he was unaware of Mexican law. The driver said he had “no intention of bringing a handgun into Mexico.”
“When (the gun) was discovered, I fully cooperated with the authorities, accepted the penalties, and returned to North Carolina,” Busch said.
Busch apologized to his social media followers and commended all parties for “the respect shown by all parties as we resolved the matter.
My family and I consider this issue closed.”
Busch is no stranger to legal issues back in the United States.
In 2014, an Iredell County Sheriff’s deputy clocked Busch driving 128 mph in a 45 mph zone. He was cited for careless and reckless driving.
In a statement, authorities cited Busch in the incident. He was released with a written promise to appear in court.
“I was test-driving a new sports car, and I got carried away,” Busch said in a statement to The Associated Press. “I went beyond the speed I should have been going on a public road. I apologize to the public, my fans, sponsors, and race teams for my lack of judgment.”
The driver accepted responsibility and said it would never happen again. He went on to race that weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
In 2006, Busch pleaded guilty to improper driving and was fined $150 after he was ticketed outside of Richmond, Va., on a reckless driving charge when he pulled out of a gas station and into a fast-food restaurant.
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Principal calls police on students after senior prank
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV/Gray News) - Several southern Colorado students are facing repercussions following a senior prank gone wrong.
On May 4, 18 students, six from Woodland Park High School and 12 from Manitou Springs High School planned to swap places at school.
“We were just going to switch senior classes. Woodland Park would come to Manitou and act like us, and Manitou would go to Woodland Park and act like them,” explained Nohla Christiansen, a Manitou Springs student who participated in the swap. “We didn’t mean any harm by this situation.”
According to Nohla Christiansen, almost everyone’s parents signed off on the prank, and a few teachers were in the loop.
In a statement released to 11 News, Interim Superintendent Eric McMartin said in part after hearing rumors of Woodland Park students in their school that school administrators and staff members did a sweep of the campus, discovering three students that shouldn’t have been on campus, “after which they were escorted to the front office. School administrators also intercepted three additional non-Manitou Springs Hight School students trying to enter the high school through the locked Common’s door; the students were told to leave campus and they complied.”
At Woodland Park High School, the 12 seniors split into two groups.
“So, six of us went one way, six of us went the other. We went into a classroom and the teacher was like, ‘Oh, why are there so many Manitou kids here?’ and we told her what we were doing, and she left, so we decided to leave her classroom and split up again,” Nohla Christiansen said.
After their second split, she said they ran into Woodland Park’s principal.
“He told us, ‘Go into this room or I’m going to arrest you. You’re going to go to jail.’ We thought he was joking, then slowly all the rest of the kids went into that room and then we realized he was being serious,” Nohla Christiansen said. “He said that it was a serious charge that was going to happen and that he was going to have cops come in and stuff. So, later, about three to four cops walked in, and then that’s when we all knew it was really serious.”
After missing two blocks of school and watching the other pranksters return from Manitou, each Manitou Springs senior was talked to and ticketed by police with a notice to appear in court.
Nohla Christiansen said she was told they were “going to get a trespassing charge.”
As of Wednesday, the district attorney has dropped all charges against the students. Tthe school district said the students have been disciplined.
“I thought this was kind of silly and lighthearted, but it just didn’t turn out that way,” said Savannah Christiansen, Nohla Christiansen’s mom. “I think if I would have processed it that way, I wouldn’t have let her go, but I thought it was a silly prank.”
Multiple people, including parents and teachers, have reached out to KKTV regarding this prank and the way the two schools handled the situation, claiming legal action against one set of students was unfair and harsh.
“The principal at Woodland Park blew the whole thing out of proportion, scared the kids, was rude to the kids, didn’t give them the chance to explain themselves,” Savannah Christiansen said.
In a statement released to KKTV, Woodland Park School District said in part: “Woodland Park School District (WPSD) wants to make it clear that the recent incidents involving seniors from (Woodland Park High School) attempting to attend classes at Manitou Springs High School, and vice versa, were not taken lightly by the school administration. ... In collaboration with law enforcement, the school administration took swift and appropriate action to address the situation and prevent any similar incidents from occurring in the future.”
The district added, “While we recognize this was intended to be a harmless prank, it is important to acknowledge that such behavior can potentially expose our students to risk.
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(NEXSTAR) – Monkeypox may be the newest global outbreak concern, but the virus itself is nothing new. It was first discovered over 50 years ago in a group of captive primates – hence the name “monkeypox.”
The virus has some more scientific name designations; it Orthopoxvirus genus in the family Poxviridae, according to the World Health Organization.
In 1958 there were two outbreaks of the virus in monkey colonies that were being researched, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It wasn’t until 1970 that the first human case of monkeypox was discovered in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, writes the CDC.
Even though the virus has been around a long time, it has not been eradicated. Because animals continue to harbor the virus, it is endemic in several parts of Africa.
Since the 1970s most human cases have been in central and west Africa and outbreaks have been relatively limited. The WHO estimates there are thousands of monkeypox infections in about a dozen African countries every year. Most are in Congo, which reports about 6,000 cases annually, and Nigeria, with about 3,000 cases a year.
Then, in 2022, the virus started to spread in Europe and now in the United States. Forty cases have been confirmed in 14 states and Washington, D.C., according to CDC data on Thursday.
Another cluster of U.S. cases happened back in 2003, when 47 people in six states had confirmed or probable cases. They caught the virus from pet prairie dogs that been housed near imported small mammals from Ghana.
Most monkeypox patients experience only fever, body aches, chills and fatigue. People with more serious illness may develop a rash and lesions on the face and hands that can spread to other parts of the body.
Most people recover within about two to four weeks without needing to be hospitalized, monkeypox can be fatal for up to 6% of cases and is thought to be more severe in children.
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DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Fantasy 5" game were:
05-14-17-29-39
(five, fourteen, seventeen, twenty-nine, thirty-nine)
DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Fantasy 5" game were:
05-14-17-29-39
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Domino's is electrifying its delivery fleet across Northwest Indiana and greater Chicagoland.
The Ann Arbor, Mich.-based pizza chain, the largest in the world, added 2023 Chevy Bolt electric vehicles at a number of stores, including 560 Indian Boundary Road in Chesterton, 135 N. Wisconsin Street in Hobart, 841 Main Street in Munster, 7758 S. Broadway in Merrillville and 1528 Arbogast in Griffith.
Domino's plans to roll out more than 800 electric pizza delivery vehicles across the United States over the next few months. The chain already uses golf carts and microcars to deliver pizza in Hobart.
“Domino’s is no stranger to leading the charge when it comes to pizza delivery,” said Jim Gronemann, who owns Domino’s in Chesterton, Hobart, Munster, Merrillville and Griffith. “The brand has a longstanding history with revolutionizing the pizza delivery space, as it was the first to introduce pizza delivery in 1960. Our stores are excited to continue the delivery evolution with the use of EVs.”
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Domino's, which already delivers with electric bikes and scooters in some markets, said the electric vehicles offer a number of advantages, including zero tailpipe emissions, lower maintenance costs, immunity from higher gas prices and ample battery life. It also can offer use of electric vehicles to delivery drivers who don't have a car of their own.
“Using electric delivery cars makes complete sense as vehicle technology continues to evolve,” said Tim Ambre, who owns Domino’s in Aurora and Lombard. “We’re beyond thrilled to offer electric delivery to customers and reduce our environmental impact, one delivery at a time.” | https://www.nwitimes.com/business/local/domino-s-electrifying-delivery-fleet-across-northwest-indiana/article_a78d0440-fe89-5c1a-88da-7a0c242f096c.html | 2022-12-01 03:21:09 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/business/local/domino-s-electrifying-delivery-fleet-across-northwest-indiana/article_a78d0440-fe89-5c1a-88da-7a0c242f096c.html |
Count Justice Clarence Thomas among Prince’s fans.
The revelation about the 74-year-old conservative justice’s penchant for Prince’s music came Wednesday, as the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a copyright case involving late artist Andy Warhol’s use in his work of another photographer’s images of the “When Doves Cry” singer.
“Let’s just say I’m both a Prince fan — which I was in the ’80s,” Thomas was heard saying in audio broadcasts of the oral arguments.
“No longer?” Justice Elena Kagan asked her colleague, to laughs heard in the courtroom.
Thomas paused before quipping, “Only on Thursday nights,” as the courtroom broke out again in laughter.
Prince, a seven-time Grammy Award winner, died in 2015. | https://www.yourbasin.com/hill-politics/clarence-thomass-prince-fandom-comes-out-in-andy-warhol-supreme-court-case/ | 2022-10-12 17:10:47 | 0 | https://www.yourbasin.com/hill-politics/clarence-thomass-prince-fandom-comes-out-in-andy-warhol-supreme-court-case/ |
HELSINKI (AP) — Expulsions of Russian intelligence officers and visa refusals have substantially weakened Moscow’s intelligence operations in neighboring Finland in the past year, the Finnish Security and Intelligence Service said Thursday.
The intelligence agency, known by the abbreviation SUPO, said in a statement that Russian intelligence has been “squeezed” in the Nordic country because of the agency’s ability to compromise spy operations in 2022.
“The Russian intelligence station (in Finland) shrank to about half of its former size last year,” SUPO Director Antti Pelttari said, adding that the main reason for the decline were expulsions of suspected spies and visa refusals on the advice of his agency.
The falling number of intelligence officers and restrictions on travel across the Russian-Finland border amid Moscow’s war in Ukraine have significantly undermined operating conditions for Russian spies in Finland, SUPO said.
It noted that operations under diplomatic cover have traditionally been the main instrument of Russian intelligence abroad, and Moscow was seeking to use, among other methods, cyberespionge to make up for the shortfall in human intelligence.
“While Russia is still seeking to station intelligence officers under diplomatic cover, it will have to find ways of compensating for the human intelligence shortfall, such as by increasingly adopting other forms of covert operation abroad,” Pelttari said.
The agency said that Russia, China and “certain other countries” were the most active users of intelligence operations to acquire information for their own ends and against the interests of Finland.
Finland, a nation of 5.5 million people, applied for NATO membership together with neighboring Sweden in May. It shares a 1,340-kilometer (832-mile) land border with Russia, the longest of any European Union member.
SUPO has earlier said that Finland’s future NATO membership will make the Nordic country a more interesting target for Russian intelligence and influencing operations, and Moscow may seek to acquire NATO-related intelligence through its neighbor. | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/business/ap-business/finland-says-russia-spy-operations-weakened-in-nordic-nation/ | 2023-03-30 18:13:55 | 0 | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/business/ap-business/finland-says-russia-spy-operations-weakened-in-nordic-nation/ |
BALTIMORE — Six Baltimore City Council members are calling on Council President Nick Mosby to clear up alleged ethics violations revealed in an investigative report released Thursday.
The Baltimore City Board of Ethics voted unanimously that Mosby violated ethics laws when a trust opened on his behalf raised thousands towards he and wife, Marilyn Mosby's, private legal expenses.
Council members Zeke Cohen, Kristerfer Burnett, James Torrence, Ryan Dorsey, Phylicia Porter, and Odette Ramos wrote a letter to Mosby expressing their dismay over the report.
Mosby has disputed the board's findings and denied having any involvement in the trust, claiming to have no knowledge of solicitation efforts even though he was listed as a beneficiary.
In their letter, the council members appear to break from Mosby and side with the board.
"We commend the Board’s thorough report and diligent explanation of the law, facts, and precedent, making unmistakably clear the violations of the City’s Ethics laws," the members wrote. "The Ethics Board’s Administrative Order provides a clear and straightforward path for you to correct your multiple Ethics violations. For the sake of the trust and morale of both the public and the City Council, we ask that you immediately and fully comply with the Order."
For now, the Ethics Board is ordering Mosby to amend his financial disclosure forms and remove himself from any current or future interest from the trust within 30 days.
Additionally the board is demanding that the trust return all controlled donations that were made, and to immediately cease and desist from all fundraising activities on Mosby's behalf.
For her part, Ramos plans to introduce a resolution to amend the City Charter that would prohibit elected officials or their designee from sitting on the Inspector General's Advisory Board.
NEW: Councilwoman @odetteramos plans to introduce a resolution for a Charter Amendment to reform the @OIG_Baltimore Advisory Board so that no elected official, their designee, city/state employee, lobbyists or anyone doing business with the city serves on this board. @WMAR2News pic.twitter.com/jMCAIOp6Gy
— Mallory Sofastaii WMAR (@mal_sofastaii) May 16, 2022
The Advisory Board became a hot button issue last year, after releasing their first performance review of Baltimore City Inspector General Isabel Mercedes Cumming.
At the time, Cumming had just released a critical investigative report into Marilyn Mosby's travel and side businesses.
Cumming previously expressed concern that current members of the Advisory Board could present a potential conflict of interest, in the event any of them come under investigation by her office.
MORE: Board satisfied with performance of Baltimore's Inspector General despite some critics
Although Cumming's office was not tied to this recent ethics report on Nick Mosby, he did appoint two current members sitting on the Inspector General's Advisory Board. | https://www.wmar2news.com/news/local-news/baltimore-city-council-members-call-on-president-nick-mosby-to-clear-up-alleged-ethics-violations | 2022-05-16 17:35:49 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/news/local-news/baltimore-city-council-members-call-on-president-nick-mosby-to-clear-up-alleged-ethics-violations |
ANGOLA — Four young women are set to compete for the 2023 Miss Steuben County crown.
The pageant is scheduled for Thursday while the crowning will happen Friday. Thursday’s event will take place at the Steuben County Community Center, 400 S. Martha St., at 6:30 p.m. and is open to the public.
The winner will be announced around 6 p.m. in Rensch Hall at the Steuben County Fairgrounds, 100 Lane 101B Crooked Lake, during opening ceremonies of this year’s Steuben County 4-H Fair.
The contestants are preparing for the upcoming competition. Here are the contestants:
• Grace Captain, daughter of Tim and Rebecca Captain. The 20-year-old currently attends Trine University and is majoring in design engineering. Her hobbies include volunteering at the humane shelter, attending church at Life Changing Church and helping on her family’s farm. Grace is sponsored by Captain Investments.
• Hannah Blum, is the daughter of Steve and Tricia Blum. The 19-year-old currently attends Indiana University Fort Wayne and is studying to become a dental hygienist. Her hobbies include being outside, spending time on the lake and volunteering at the humane shelter. Hannah is sponsored by Entrust Capital Management.
• Hannah Martinez, 19, is the daughter of Al and Cari Martinez. She currently attends Huntington University and is majoring in social work. She enjoys include spending quality time with her family, being a member of her church’s praise team and enjoying outdoor activities. Hannah is sponsored by the Angola Jimmy John’s.
• Maddison Oberlin, daughter of Michael and Nikki Oberlin. The 20-year-old currently attends Purdue University and is majoring in animal science. Her hobbies include spending time with family and friends, hunting and journaling. Maddison is sponsored by Jean Gurtner.
The winner will be seen throughout the week around the Steuben County Fairgrounds handing out ribbons and getting to know the 4-H members.
The Little Miss and Mister Steuben County pageants will also take place on Friday at 6 p.m. in Rensch Hall. | https://www.kpcnews.com/heraldrepublican/article_dba34e6f-d52f-58bd-b065-0b1cda3c2d3f.html | 2023-07-18 04:32:40 | 0 | https://www.kpcnews.com/heraldrepublican/article_dba34e6f-d52f-58bd-b065-0b1cda3c2d3f.html |
Extending DoControl's risk mitigation coverage to high-risk human and non-human activity
NEW YORK, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DoControl, the automated Software as a Service (SaaS) security company, today announced the launch of its OAuth governance and remediation capabilities, providing customers with OAuth application inventory, real-time activity event correlation, and automated remediation. This covers OAuth applications installed by any user across Google Workspace, Microsoft Office 365, GitHub, and many others. OAuth application installation and activity events are streamlined through the DoControl No-Code SaaS Security Workflows Engine to mitigate ongoing risk automatically.
It is a normal business practice for SaaS users to install 3rd party OAuth applications to improve productivity. Programmatic access is ultimately granted to SaaS-hosted company data, increasing the organization's attack surface. As a result, OAuth applications have become a primary target for attackers. Similarly, with data sharing via human users, OAuth tokens provide an open channel to an organization's data, which requires security controls to be applied to the emerging threat of non-human or machine identities. This was made evident by the recent GitHub data breach.
"The capabilities announced today help our customers address additional mission-critical use cases to include human and non-human access to SaaS hosted data," said Adam Gavish, CEO and Co-Founder of DoControl. "Combining OAuth governance with our No-Code Security Workflows enables security teams to mitigate risk consistently, with the level of customization they require to effectively balance security with business enablement."
A recent study found that 98% of companies reported that the number of identities is increasing, primarily driven by cloud adoption, third-party relationships and machine identities. Further, 84% of respondents said their organization had experienced an identity-related breach in the last year. With OAuth visibility, DoControl can surface the potential risk third-party, unsanctioned applications might expose, such as extensive or unused permissions, listed vs. unlisted applications, as well as the use of invalid or compromised tokens.
DoControl keeps an up-to-date inventory of all OAuth applications with detailed information, including permissions levels, installing users, marketplace verifications, and more. All OAuth application activity is streamlined to DoControl's Security Workflows Engine with granular, pre-defined playbooks enabled with single-click remediation. Security teams can now establish granular workflows that provide on-demand remediation in near real-time to perform functions such as the automatic removal of specific applications or tokens that present high levels of risk.
To learn more, please visit the DoControl website, or request a demo.
Founded in 2020 and headquartered in New York, DoControl is an automated data access controls platform for SaaS applications, improving security and operational efficiency with ease for enterprises. DoControl is backed by investors Insight Partners, StageOne Ventures, Cardumen Capital, RTP Global and global cybersecurity leader CrowdStrike's early stage investment fund, the CrowdStrike Falcon Fund. The company's leadership team combines product, engineering and sales experience across cybersecurity, enterprise and SaaS innovators. For more information, please visit www.docontrol.io. Follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn.
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Carl E. Spittel, 67, of Wilkes-Barre Twp., passed away Friday, Aug. 26, 2022, at the Kingston Health Care Center.
He was born in Wilkes-Barre, a son of the late George J. and Eleanor Brodhun Spittel Jr. Carl was a 1975 graduate of Coughlin High School. He was most recently employed by Dorranceton United Methodist Church in Kingston.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Harry Spittel.
Carl’s wife, Patricia M. Spittel, died Sept. 2, 2022.
He is survived by his sister-in-law, Barbara Hovey and her husband, Thomas, Mountain Top; nephew, Matthew Hovey and his wife, Jennifer; niece, Carolyn McGinnis and her husband, Timothy; nephew, David Hovey and his husband, Richard; great-nieces, Charlotte and Samantha McGinnis; and Norah Hovey.
He will also be deeply missed by many extended family and friends.
A memorial service for Carl and his wife, Patricia, will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday from Nat & Gawlas Funeral Home, 89 Park Ave., Wilkes-Barre. The Rev. Thomas Swingle, pastor of the Dorranceton United Methodist Church, Kingston, will officiate. Private interment will be at the convenience of the family. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 2 p.m. to service time Saturday at the funeral home.
Memorial donations may be made to The Prescription Assistance Fund, Medical Oncology Associates, 382, Pierce St., Kingston, PA 18704; or to Blue Chip Farm Animal Refuge, 974 Lockville Road, Dallas, PA 18612.
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Canada to lift all COVID-19 restrictions for travelers entering the country
Posted/updated on: September 27, 2022 at 5:31 am(NEW YORK) -- Canada is lifting all of its COVID-19-related entry restrictions, effective Saturday, government officials announced.
Travelers, regardless if they're Canadian citizens or not, will no longer have to submit public health information through an application the government launched for travelers before or after they enter the country, provide proof of vaccination, go through pre- or on-arrival testing, quarantine or isolate, or monitor and report if they've developed COVID-19 symptoms when arriving in Canada, the country's public health agency said.
Additionally, the Canadian government said travelers will no longer be required to wear masks on planes and trains, adding that it strongly recommends people "wear high-quality and well-fitted masks during their journeys."
At the start of the pandemic in 2020, Canada and the U.S. closed their respective borders to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
"Since the beginning of the pandemic, the Government of Canada has taken a layered approach to border management to protect the health and safety of Canadians," the health agency said Monday in a press release. "As the pandemic situation has continued to evolve, adjustments to border measures have been informed by the latest evidence, available data, operational considerations and the epidemiological situation, both in Canada and internationally."
"Thanks largely to Canadians who have rolled up their sleeves to get vaccinated, we have reached the point where we can safely lift the sanitary measures at the border," Canadian Minister of Health Jean-Yves Duclos said. "However, we expect COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses will continue to circulate over the cold months, so I encourage everyone to stay up-to-date with their COVID-19 vaccination, including booster doses, and exercise individual public health measures."
In June, the U.S. lifted its COVID-19 restrictions for international travelers, including no longer requiring a negative COVID-19 test one day before their flight into the country.
"We are able to take this step because of the tremendous progress we've made in our fight against the virus," a senior White House official told ABC News at the time. "We have made lifesaving vaccines and treatments widely available and these tools are working to prevent serious illness and death, and are effective against the prevalent variants circulating in the U.S. and around the world."
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GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — The search for a mother and daughter whose car plunged into a huge sinkhole changed to a recovery effort Tuesday, three days after they disappeared.
Late Tuesday, authorities said they believed they had located their car using geological technology at a depth of about 50 feet.
Mynor Suárez, engineer specialized in geology, said they had detected a variation in metals below the surface they believe to be the car. It remained unknown however whether the women were still inside the car.
Guatemalan authorities ordered businesses within 200 yards (meters) of the hole to close as dirt and asphalt continued to fall into the pit, sometimes sending vibrations through the surrounding surface.
Ángel Mario González, chief of the volunteer firefighters in charge of the operation, said earlier Tuesday that they were working manually with shovels at the bottom of the hole trying to avoid further collapse.
But he said they were now just looking to find their bodies.
“At 6 p.m., 72 hours will have passed since the incident,” he said. “The possibility of finding survivors is nil.”
Felipe Mejía stood with other relatives about 50 yards from the edge of the sinkhole, hoping for word on the two missing women — his daughter-in-law Olga Emilia Choz, 38, and granddaughter Mishell Mejía Choz, 15.
He said his son Adolfo Mejia, who was riding with his wife and daughter, was released from the hospital Monday after having two fingers amputated that had been injured while trying to rescue his daughter.
Mejia said his son couldn’t bring himself to return to the scene. “He can’t. He says he feels really bad,” the father said.
“It’s already been three days. We don’t want them to stop. We want them alive or dead,” Mejia said. “We are not going to leave until they are found. My family is not complete.”
The hole opened Saturday evening on the main thoroughfare of Villa Nueva, southwest of the capital. Video of the scene showed traffic moving along a dark, rain-soaked street when suddenly a vehicle tumbled into the gaping hole.
The Mejia family was on its way home from a local market where they sell clothing. Days of torrential rains in the region have caused landslides and flooding.
In all, two vehicles fell into the sinkhole. Four people were rescued immediately, but there has been no sign of Choz and her daughter. Rescuers have descended on ladders and with the aid of crane, using metal detectors and a search dog in hopes of finding them. | https://phl17.com/news/international/ap-international/ap-searchers-seek-to-recover-2-missing-in-guatemala-sinkhole/ | 2022-09-28 18:12:29 | 1 | https://phl17.com/news/international/ap-international/ap-searchers-seek-to-recover-2-missing-in-guatemala-sinkhole/ |
FAYETTEVILLE — After a bye week, Sam Pittman expects to get several of his injured players back for the Auburn game.
Arkansas (4-3, 1-3) will be at Auburn on Saturday. The Tigers are also coming off a bye week. On Monday, Pittman provided an injury update.
“We’re going to look at (Myles) Slusher today in indy and see how well he can progress or how much better he is,” Pittman said. “We feel like he’s going to be fine. Khari (Johnson) will be back, and hopefully we can get Malik (Chavis) back no later than tomorrow. Hopefully (Latavious) Brini’s ankle that has been bothering him for five or six weeks now, hopefully it’s healed. We’ll know a little bit more about that. Marcus Henderson will be one guy that probably won’t be ready early in the week, hopefully later. He had a high ankle sprain. Getting (Ty’Kieast) Crawford back today. Jayden (Johnson) will be ready to practice today as well. Bumper (Pool) feels better, and Drew Sanders feels better. So, I think we did the right thing. We’ll obviously wait to see on Saturday if it is the right call or not, but we feel like it is.”
Wide receiver Jadon Haselwood has been playing through an injury all season and Pittman also commented on that.
“I think it’ll be a nagging thing with him, probably throughout the year,” Pittman said. “However, I think he feels a lot better. But we’ll probably still have him in the green at practice.”
Slusher and both Johnsons missed the BYU game and Chavis had to exit early because of a head injury. Slusher was hurt against Alabama and hasn’t played since. Jayden and Khari Johnson both were injured in the Mississippi State game. Chavis is a cornerback while the others are safeties and nickel backs though Khari Johnson has also played some cornerback. Pittman talked about the importance of getting the defensive backs on the field again.
“Well, obviously, getting who might be a 1 on your team, who you think is your better players back not only just physically out on the field, but it helps you as a play caller, because you’ve seen them do it before,” Pittman said. “You trust them a little bit more with guys you’ve seen than the hope of ‘I hope we do it well.’ So, each game’s a lot about matchups, and how do you match them.
“It’s hard not to look at scores, but scores really, really don’t matter about how some team did against another team. It’s about the matchup. Do you match up well with whomever they have? So, I think the first thing with Auburn, you’ve got to be able to stop their running game. Obviously they ran for over 300 yards last week. Then, how do you match up against their wide receivers and things of that nature. So, we’re going to have to give them several looks. They’ve got a really talented quarterback. Young, but very, very talented. So we’re going to have to mix up the looks for him pre-snap and see if we can’t do a good job with that.”
A couple of the defensive backs who have capitalized on the others missing action are Keuan Parker and Trent Gordon. Pittman was asked if they caught his eye?
“Keuan has,” Pittman said. “I think Keuan played a pretty good game against BYU. I think there’s always a silver lining if you have guys that you really don’t know about that come in and play pretty well.
“It obviously makes your depth better, and sometimes it gets their minds a little more positive about what they can do, and then they’ll play better. They might be better on special teams, things of that nature. To be where we’re at and be relatively healthy with an opportunity in these next few games, I think it did help us and I think it will help us as we continue to move on through these next five.”
Pittman said he likes the mental freshness from the bye week as well as the physical healing of some key players.
“I think rest a lot of times puts things in perspective,” Pittman said. “You’re not running, running, running. You’re looking at, OK here’s where we are. This is what we’ve done. This is where we can get to.
“We tried not to rest them mentally as far as prep. Mental prep, film, walks, things of that nature, for Auburn. But obviously when your body slows down, a lot of times your mind does too. So hopefully we’ve got the perfect remedy for the guys to kind of go down a little bit, relax a little bit, because we know we have a hard five-game stretch coming up.”
Arkansas and Auburn will kickoff at 11 a.m. on Saturday and televised on the SEC Network. | https://www.fox16.com/red-and-white-report/sam-pittman-provides-injury-update-following-bye-week/ | 2022-10-24 22:06:51 | 1 | https://www.fox16.com/red-and-white-report/sam-pittman-provides-injury-update-following-bye-week/ |
GENEVA (AP) — The new U.N. human rights chief said Tuesday that his office has opened “channels of communication” to help follow up on concerns about the rights of minorities in China, including Uyghur Muslims and Tibetans. But this fell short of activists' hopes for a stronger message to Beijing.
High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk, in an address highly anticipated by rights advocates, didn't detail how his office plans to follow up on a critical report on China's western Xinjiang region published in August by his predecessor, Michelle Bachelet. That report cited possible “crimes against humanity” against Uyghurs and others in Xinjiang.
Türk noted that the U.N. rights office “documented grave concerns" like arbitrary detentions and family separations in China, and called for "concrete follow-up.” He also voiced concerns about the impact of the national security law in Hong Kong that fanned huge protests.
“Regarding China, we have opened up channels of communication with a range of actors to follow up on a variety of human rights issues, including the protection of minorities, such as for Tibetans, Uyghurs, and other groups,” Türk told the Human Rights Council's latest session.
It was his first presentation of the office's annual report since he took office in October. It covered an array of concerns like pressure on women’s rights, discrimination, conflict and climate change, in a sweeping number of countries — from Afghanistan to Zambia.
The rights chief highlighted Russia's one-year war in Ukraine, the continued fighting in Syria, and instability in Mali and Burkina Faso. He also expressed concerns about crackdowns on dissent, free expression and political activists in parts of Asia, the Middle East and North Africa.
Türk further cited reports of “excessive use of force, racial profiling and discriminatory practices by police — most recently in Australia, France, Ireland and the United Kingdom."
He said he was “deeply concerned by multiple trends” in Russia like the closure of the offices of independent press and activist groups, and “constant” pro-war messages on state media that “feed stereotypes and incite hatred and violence.”
Advocacy groups had been particularly listening for Türk's take on the rights situation in China.
Agnes Callamard, the secretary-general of Amnesty International, said last month that Türk should “publicly put his weight” behind Bachelet's report and include in the council session “a significant brief on Xinjiang that reflects the gravity of the findings” of the U.N. rights office.
“It will be an important message in many ways,” she told the ACANU press association. "I think the high commissioner will be very much judged by his willingness and his courage to stand up to China and other superpowers.” | https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/politics/article/un-rights-chief-cites-communication-about-17824246.php | 2023-03-07 14:24:16 | 1 | https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/politics/article/un-rights-chief-cites-communication-about-17824246.php |
SUNRISE, Fla. — Sam Reinhart and Eric Staal each scored a pair of goals and the Florida Panthers beat the San Jose Sharks 4-1 Thursday night for their season-high third straight win.
“I have been fortunate to have played with some great teammates and great coaches,’’ Bobrovsky said.
“It is definitely a big achievement, but you focus one moment at a time right now. This was a good game, they came out fast and we defended well. The penalty kill in the end, they did a great job in front of me, clearing pucks out and then scoring two big goals,” he said.
Alexander Bararanov scored for the Sharks. Kaapo Kahkonen made 38 saves in the loss.
Florida played minus captain Aleksander Barkov, who was out because of a hand injury. But Reinhart, who plays on the right side of the Panthers’ top line, helped make up for Barkov’s absence.
“I think the important thing is we know we need to go on a bit of a run here,’’ Reinhart said. “We have to take advantage of home ice, especially with all the opportunities we have in front of us. Nights when you’re not feeling your best, you have to find ways to win. Tonight, we did a good job of that.”
The Panthers tied it at 1 when Reinhart scored early in the second period on a wrist shot from the right circle.
In the final minute of the second, Eetu Luostarinen — who replaced Barkov as the first-line center — drove toward the net and stumbled to the ice as he released a pass to Reinhart in the slot.
Reinhart deflected the soft shot and put it between Kahkonen’s skates for the go-ahead goal with 40.2 seconds remaining.
Kahkonen was pulled for an extra skater with 2:15 remaining to give the Sharks a 6-on-4.
Only Luostarinen picked off a puck at center ice and fed Staal for the empty-net goal with 1:39 remaining.
Staal got his second empty-net goal just 24 seconds later.
He became the fourth player in franchise history to score two shorthanded goals in the same game and the first since Olli Jokinen in 2002.
“I thought early on, we had some chances and then just got a little sloppy,’’ San Jose coach David Quinn said regarding the failed four-minute power play. “It is disappointing because we had some chances to tie it early.”
NOTES: Barkov missed his 11th game of the season due to various injuries and illness. The Panthers expect him to return to the lineup on Saturday. … San Jose center Logan Couture briefly left in the second period after being run into the backboards by Florida defenseman Brandon Montour. Couture returned after missing about five minutes of game time. … Montour saw his 10-game scoring streak come to a close. He scored three goals with 10 points during his streak.
UP NEXT
Sharks: At Washington on Sunday afternoon.
Panthers: Hosts Colorado on Saturday night.
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(Our Auto Expert) — Hollywood will love the price of the Toyota Prius, starting under $28,000 and fully loaded for under $36,000.
Prius owner Tom Hanks is going to want the new Prius. Anything that helps the environment, especially at 57 miles per gallon. The Prius will be the first Toyota to wear the badge “Beyond Zero” for the brand, further solidifying its relationship with the character actor and environmentalist Hanks.
The sexiest environmentalist in Hollywood, Ryan Gosling, and his family now have lots of room for kids and pets. They can even take road trips back to their birthplace in Canada because of the AWD. Nobody will have to fight over charge stations because the Prius has six USB-C charging ports, so the family can keep the entertainment going.
Toyota said the drive was sporty, and they did not lie. Toyota has put almost 200 HP into the new Prius. On-screen and off-screen beauty and environmentalist Julia Roberts, who has won four Academy Awards, will almost certainly see the exterior beauty as a plus, and long-time Prius fan Leonard DiCaprio may be attracted to the new driving dynamic as he has been driving an electric Karma sports car.
Legroom is essential for Hollywood stars like Jeff Goldblum, who stands at 6 foot 4 inches, and although he does not often sit in the back of his Prius, he now may find it quite comfortable with thirty-four inches of legroom in the rear.
Toyota also wants to make sure their cars are safe. This Prius has safety sense 3.0 and some very practical safety features. Most wireless chargers in cars are in the front of the shifter. Toyota came up with a slot next to the shifter to securely place your phone to charge, out of sight and out of distraction range. | https://www.kark.com/automotive/will-hollywood-love-the-new-prius/ | 2022-12-16 18:35:59 | 1 | https://www.kark.com/automotive/will-hollywood-love-the-new-prius/ |
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New Yorkers under age 21 will be prohibited from buying semiautomatic rifles under a new law signed Monday by Gov. Kathy Hochul, making the state among the first to enact a major gun control initiative following a wave of deadly mass shootings.
Hochul, a Democrat, signed 10 public safety-related bills, including one that will require microstamping in new firearms, which could help law enforcement solve gun-related crimes.
Another revised the state’s “red flag” law, which allows courts to temporarily take away guns from people who might be a threat to themselves or others.
“In New York, we are taking bold, strong action. We’re tightening red flag laws to keep guns away from dangerous people,” Hochul said at a press conference in the Bronx.
New York’s Legislature passed the bills last week, pushing the changes through after a pair of mass shootings involving 18-year-old gunmen using semiautomatic rifles. Ten Black people died in a racist attack on a Buffalo supermarket May 14. A Texas school shooting took the lives of 19 children and two teachers 10 days later.
The quick action in New York further illustrated the sharp divide between Republican and Democratic leaders on how to respond to gun violence.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said after the massacre of children in Uvalde that government should increase security in schools and resources for mental health, but the Republican says stricter gun laws are ineffective. Fellow Republican Gov. Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee echoed similar sentiments Monday, a day after gunfire near a Chattanooga nightclub left three people dead and multiple people wounded.
In New York, most people under age 21 had already been banned from owning handguns. People age 18 and over will still be allowed to own other types of long guns, including shotguns and bolt-action rifles.
Part of New York’s new law will also require all purchasers of semiautomatic rifles to get a license, something now required only for handguns.
Proposed federal legislation that would require buyers of semiautomatic weapons to be 21 is advancing in the U.S. House, but is seen as facing long odds in the Senate.
A handful of states require people to be 21 to purchase any firearms, including Florida, which raised the age for legally purchasing a rifle after a 19-year-old gunman killed 17 people at a high school.
Hochul also signed a bill Monday that will restrict sales of bullet-resistant vests and armor only to people in certain professions.
The governor said New York will continue to invest in prevention of gun-related crimes by partnering with local communities and continuing to strengthen laws by putting pressure on Congress.
“Today is the start, and it’s not the end,” said Hochul. “Thoughts and prayers won’t fix this, but taking strong action will. We will do that in the name of the lives that have been lost, for the parents who will no longer see their children stepping off the school bus.”
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — If you’re not told you are fired, are you really fired? At Twitter, probably. And then, sometimes, you get your job back — if you want it.
Haraldur Thorleifsson, who until recently was employed at Twitter, logged in to his computer last Sunday to do some work — only to find himself locked out, along with 200 others.
He might have figured, as others before him have in the chaotic months of layoffs and firings since Elon Musk took over the company, that he was out of a job.
Instead, after nine days of no answer from Twitter as to whether or not he was still employed, Thorleifsson decided to tweet at Musk to see if he could catch the billionaire’s attention and get an answer to Schrödinger’s job situation.
“Maybe if enough people retweet you’ll answer me here?” he wrote on Monday.
Eventually, he got his answer after a surreal Twitter exchange with Musk, who proceeded to quiz him about his work, question his disability and need for accommodations (Thorleifsson, who goes by “Halli,” has muscular dystrophy and uses a wheelchair) and tweet that Thorleifsson has a “prominent, active Twitter account and is wealthy” and the “reason he confronted me in public was to get a big payout.” While the exchange was going on, Thorleifsson said he received an email that he was no longer employed.
Late Tuesday afternoon, however, Musk had a change of heart.
“I would like to apologize to Halli for my misunderstanding of his situation. It was based on things I was told that were untrue or, in some cases, true, but not meaningful,” he tweeted. “He is considering remaining at Twitter.”
Thorleifsson did not immediately respond to a message for comment following Musk’s tweet. In an earlier email, he called the experience “surreal.”
“You had every right to lay me off. But it would have been nice to let me know!” he tweeted to Musk.
Thorleifsson, who lives in Iceland, has about 151,000 Twitter followers (Musk has over 130 million). He joined Twitter in 2021, when the company, under the prior management, acquired his startup, Ueno.
He was lauded in Icelandic media for choosing to receive the purchase price in wages rather than a lump sum payout. That’s because this way, he would pay higher taxes to Iceland in support of its social services and safety net.
Thorleifsson’s next move: “I’m opening a restaurant in downtown Reykjavik very soon,” he tweeted. “It’s named after my mom.”
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New identity unites the company in a common mission following rapid transformation and acquisitions
MONTREAL, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Haivision Systems Inc. ("Haivision") (TSX: HAI), a leading global provider of mission-critical, real-time video networking and visual collaboration solutions, announced today the launch of its bold new brand identity at IBC2022 reflecting the company's leadership in mission-critical live video solutions, pioneering spirit, and exciting direction for the future.
Haivision's new identity is a culmination of strategic innovation and acquisitions and marks a new chapter as the company positions itself for the future. With an integrated product portfolio, the recent launch of Haivision Command 360 for mission-critical collaboration, the IBC launch of next-generation broadcast cloud technology, Haivision Hub MCR, and the introduction of Haivision-branded 5G contribution solutions including Haivision Pro, Haivision Air, Haivision Rack, and Haivision StreamHub, Haivision remains focused on continuous innovation.
"Haivision has been continually raising the bar for real-time video solutions since its inception 18 years ago and the evolution of our brand heralds a natural next step in our journey to power the company's continued transformation and growth," said Mirko Wicha, President and CEO of Haivision. "The new Haivision brand identity embodies the core strengths of our solutions portfolio and technology, focused on addressing the challenges of our customers."
The company's new branding represents its deep expertise in mission-critical live video networking and collaboration, inspired by the core values of security, reliability, quality, and performance inherent in all Haivision's solutions and services that customers have come to know and rely on.
"In less than two years, Haivision has completed its IPO, made two significant acquisitions (Cinemassive and Aviwest), and added exciting new products to its solutions portfolio. The time is right to bring together all our products, technology, and people under one inspiring brand," said Marcus Schioler, Vice President, Marketing, Haivision, who led the branding evolution. "Our new unified look reflects the integrated way in which the company will work to achieve our vision to shape the future of video and will make it easier for our clients to understand who we are and what we do."
The updated visual identity will be on display at Haivision's stand at IBC2022. To see the latest Haivision technology in action, visit us at IBC, Hall 2, stand B36.
Haivision is a leading global provider of mission-critical, real-time video networking and visual collaboration solutions. Our connected cloud and intelligent edge technologies enable organizations globally to engage audiences, enhance collaboration, and support decision making. We provide high quality, low latency, secure, and reliable live video at a global scale. Haivision open sourced its award-winning SRT low latency video streaming protocol and founded the SRT Alliance to support its adoption. Awarded four Emmys® for Technology and Engineering from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, Haivision continues to fuel the future of IP video transformation. Founded in 2004, Haivision is headquartered in Montreal and Chicago with offices, sales, and support located throughout the Americas, Europe, and Asia. To learn more, visit Haivision at haivision.com.
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HEBRON, West Bank (AP) — Israeli forces demolished the home on Thursday of a Palestinian behind a deadly shooting in the occupied West Bank, as tensions and unrest surge in the region.
The military said the demolition was carried out after an Israeli court rejected appeals to spare the residence. The home, in the flashpoint West Bank city of Hebron, was demolished in a controlled explosion. A flash and then grey tufts of smoke were seen emerging from the apartment in the early morning hours.
Israel says home demolitions are meant to deter future attackers but critics say they amount to collective punishment against the families of assailants and only exacerbate tensions with Palestinians.
In the fatal shooting incident last year, Muhammed Kamel al-Jabari opened fire at the entrance to an Israeli settlement in the occupied West Bank, killing an Israeli man and wounding several civilians before a security guard shot him dead.
The demolition comes as unrest has been roiling the region for months. Israel has been conducting near-nightly arrest raids in the West Bank, which were prompted by a spate of Palestinian attacks against Israelis last spring. Nearly 150 Palestinians were killed in the West Bank and east Jerusalem in 2022, making it the deadliest year in those territories since 2004, according to a leading Israeli rights group.
Nearly 50 Palestinians have been killed in those lands just this year, a sign that the fighting has intensified in recent weeks, just as Israel’s new, far-right government has risen to power. It has promised to take a tough line against the Palestinians, and already has taken steps to ramp up West Bank settlement building.
Israel says most of those killed have been militants. But youth protesting the incursions and others not involved in confrontations have also been killed.
Some 30 people were killed in Palestinian attacks against Israelis last year and another seven people were killed in an attack outside an east Jerusalem synagogue last month.
Israel captured the West Bank, east Jerusalem and the Gaza Strip in the 1967 Mideast war. The Palestinians seek those territories for their hoped-for independent state. | https://www.myarklamiss.com/news/international/ap-israel-demolishes-west-bank-home-of-palestinian-attacker/ | 2023-02-16 14:45:34 | 0 | https://www.myarklamiss.com/news/international/ap-israel-demolishes-west-bank-home-of-palestinian-attacker/ |
Scott criticizes DeSantis over his support for Florida’s slavery curriculum as they stump in Iowa
ANKENY, Iowa (AP) — U.S. Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina has criticized fellow Republican presidential candidate and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for supporting new standards that require teachers to instruct middle school students that slaves developed skills that “could be applied for their personal benefit.”
“What slavery was really about was separating families, about mutilating humans and even raping their wives. It was just devastating,” Scott, the sole Black Republican in the Senate, told reporters on Thursday after a town hall in Ankeny. “So I would hope that every person in our country — and certainly running for president — would appreciate that.”
“People have bad days,” Scott added. “Sometimes they regret what they say. And we should ask them again to clarify their positions.”
DeSantis has been facing criticism from Florida teachers, civil rights leaders and President Joe Biden’s White House on the school standards. Vice President Kamala Harris, the nation’s first Black vice president, traveled to Florida last week to condemn the curriculum.
Scott’s comments came as he and DeSantis stumped in Iowa ahead of the state Republican Party’s Lincoln Day Dinner, a gathering at which 13 candidates in the GOP presidential primary field will be addressing an expected 1,200 activists on Friday. Scott, part of the GOP’s most diverse presidential field ever, was asked for his take on the standards hours after DeSantis defended them during a gaggle with reporters as he campaigned.
“At the end of the day, you got to choose: Are you going to side with Kamala Harris and liberal media outlets or are you going to side with the state of Florida?” DeSantis told reporters, citing Democrats’ criticism of the language. “I think it’s very clear that these guys did a good job on those standards. It wasn’t anything that was politically motivated.”
Responding on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, to reporters’ posts of Scott’s video, a super PAC supporting DeSantis on Thursday night called the posts “incredibly sloppy or intentionally disingenuous,” reposting video of DeSantis’ defense of the curriculum earlier in the day.
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Kia announced a recall for some 2008 and 2009 Sportage vehicles because there's a risk that the engine could catch on fire.
"An engine compartment fire originating from around the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may occur while parked or driving," a statement about the recall says on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's website.
More than 70,000 Sportages are impacted by the recall.
Kia said they are still working on a remedy. Until a fix can be made, owners are encouraged to park their vehicles outside and away from other vehicles and structures.
The automaker said it's aware of eight fires and 15 cases of melting or heat damage since April 2017. No one has been injured, according to Kia.
People can use the NHTSA VIN lookup tool to determine whether their vehicle is impacted by the recall. | https://www.lex18.com/news/national/kia-recalls-suvs-due-to-engine-fire-risk | 2022-10-26 14:16:59 | 0 | https://www.lex18.com/news/national/kia-recalls-suvs-due-to-engine-fire-risk |
Multi-Year Deal to Focus on Phase 3 Clinical Trial Supplies and Commercial Manufacturing
KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Center for Breakthrough Medicines (CBM), a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) dedicated to addressing the unique requirements associated with commercializing cell and gene therapies, and jCyte, a clinical-stage biotech company focused on preserving and restoring vision in patients with retinitis pigmentosa (RP) and other retinal degenerative diseases, today announced a multi-year manufacturing agreement wherein CBM will be the primary manufacturer of jCyte's U.S. Food & Drug Administration's Regenerative Medicine Advanced Therapy (RMAT) designated cell therapy, jCell. Under the terms of the agreement, CBM will provide Phase 3 clinical trial supplies and commercial drug product following Biologics License Application (BLA) approval of jCyte's proprietary jCell platform technology. CBM will also provide all BLA-enabling Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls (CMC) work to support the program through regulatory approval and commercialization.
"jCyte is conducting truly advanced, groundbreaking research into treating patients with RP and other retinal degenerative diseases, and we are honored to partner with them during this critical phase of their clinical trial program as they prepare for BLA submission and commercialization," said Joerg Ahlgrimm, Chief Executive Officer of Center for Breakthrough Medicines. "We have built world-class technical teams combined with industry-leading product and process development, manufacturing, and testing capabilities, all located within a single manufacturing facility. Our unique and focused approach simplifies and expedites the completion of critical product and process development work and subsequent manufacturing campaigns, thereby shortening the time to market entry for cell therapies such as jCell. We look forward to working closely with the jCyte management team to fulfill our joint mission of safely getting their innovative cell therapy (jCell) to the many patients suffering from RP and other retinal degenerative diseases who have significant unmet medical needs and no available treatment options."
"We have made tremendous progress in advancing our innovative cell therapy program to this key stage of clinical development, and CBM's broad manufacturing capabilities, dedicated and experienced team, flexibility to fit our needs, and ability to provide fully dedicated manufacturing suites and analytical testing services tailored to our final drug manufacturing process made them an ideal partner to support our program," said Dr. Shannon Blalock, Chief Executive Officer of jCyte. "RP affects approximately one in 3,500 people worldwide. Our goals are to make jCell the first cell therapy approved to address this devastating condition and the first-line agent of choice. Partnering with a patient-focused, fully integrated, mission-centric CDMO like CBM will help ensure we achieve our goals."
RP is a rare genetic disease that is typically diagnosed in children and adolescents. It causes progressive vision loss leading to legal blindness by early adulthood. Nearly 2 million people suffer from the disease worldwide, including approximately 100,000 people in the U.S., which makes RP the leading cause of inherited blindness. To date, there is no approved treatment for 99% of RP patients.
jCell is a first-in-class investigational treatment for RP involving a simple, minimally invasive intravitreal injection, which can be easily administered within an ophthalmologist's office. The principal mechanism of action is the sustained release of established neurotrophic factors which have been shown to reduce photoreceptor cell death and promote the function of surviving photoreceptors. jCell therapy aims to preserve vision by intervening in the disease process at a time when host photoreceptors' function can be protected and potentially restored.
CBM is a purposed built cell and gene therapy contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) based in the heart of Philadelphia's Cellicon Valley. CBM offers pre-clinical through commercial manufacturing capabilities including process development for cell therapy, plasmid DNA, and viral vector manufacturing, as well as cell banking, cell processing, and a full suite of complimentary testing and analytical capabilities. Through a fully integrated, end-to-end solution, CBM accelerates time to market without compromising quality.
jCyte, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotech company focused on developing its first-in-class regenerative cell therapy, jCell, for retinitis pigmentosa (RP) and other retinal degenerative diseases. The Company is pioneering a new era of regenerative therapies to address the significant unmet medical needs of patients suffering from a broad set of retinal degenerative conditions. For more information, visit www.jcyte.com.
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GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — A North Carolina teenager is accused of killing her boyfriend and asking friends to help her clean it up.
Greensboro resident Kaylee Turnipseed, 18, is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Quantell White, 21.
During a court appearance on Tuesday, officials said that the Winston-Salem Police Department (WSPD) arrested Turnipseed after people called and told them that she said she’d shot and killed White, her boyfriend.
Prosecutors say Turnipseed asked friends to help her clean up the crime scene. WSPD called the Greensboro Police Department about the case and they went to an apartment, where they found White’s dead body.
The prosecution also claims that Turnipseed confessed to the crime when she was taken into custody. No motive was discussed.
Turnipseed was denied bond due to the allegations that she attempted to cover up the crime. | https://www.wfla.com/nextstar-news-wire/north-carolina-teen-accused-of-murdering-boyfriend-asking-friends-to-help-clean-up/ | 2023-02-09 00:02:21 | 0 | https://www.wfla.com/nextstar-news-wire/north-carolina-teen-accused-of-murdering-boyfriend-asking-friends-to-help-clean-up/ |
LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — The Curbside Bar in Lexington is in shambles after a truck and trailer ran into the side of its building Saturday evening.
Curbside Bar staff spent the earlier part of the day setting up for a Halloween party. Owners say they’re lucky no one happened to be inside the facility when a truck came barreling through the wall.
According to Lexington Police, the truck was pulling a horse trailer when it pulled out and collided with another vehicle. The truck went over the embankment and into the bar on Paris Pike Road.
Police told LEX 18 the incident is considered an injury collision, but neither the truck driver nor the horses were injured.
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BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — AGNC Investment Corp. (AGNC) on Monday reported a loss of $151 million in its first quarter.
The Bethesda, Maryland-based company said it had a loss of 31 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 70 cents per share.
The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 61 cents per share.
The real estate investment trust posted revenue of $351 million in the period. Its adjusted revenue was -$98 million.
AGNC Investment shares have declined almost 3% since the beginning of the year. In the final minutes of trading on Monday, shares hit $10.05, a decrease of 13% in the last 12 months.
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Stars vs. Kraken: Betting Trends, Odds, Advanced Stats - NHL Playoffs Second Round Game 5
Published: May. 11, 2023 at 8:46 AM CDT|Updated: 56 minutes ago
The Seattle Kraken take the road against the Dallas Stars in Game 5 of the NHL Playoffs Second Round on Thursday, May 11, beginning at 9:30 PM ET on TNT, SportsNet, and TVAS. The series is tied at 2-2. The Kraken are underdogs (+160) in this matchup with the Stars (-190).
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Stars vs. Kraken Game Info
- When: Thursday, May 11, 2023 at 9:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: TNT, SportsNet, and TVAS
- Where: American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas
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Stars Betting Insights
- The Stars have won 42 of their 66 games when listed as a moneyline favorite this season (63.6%).
- In games it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -190 or shorter, Dallas has a 19-7 record (winning 73.1% of its games).
- The Stars have a 65.5% chance to win this game based on the moneyline's implied probability.
Kraken Betting Insights
- The Kraken have been an underdog in 53 games this season, and won 24 (45.3%).
- Seattle has entered 13 games this season as an underdog by +160 or more and is 9-4 in those contests.
- Sportsbooks have implied, given the moneyline set for this matchup, that the Kraken have a 38.5% chance to win.
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Stars Advanced Stats
- Dallas' past 10 games have not hit the over once.
- During the past 10 games, the Stars have scored 1.1 more goals per game than their season average.
- The Stars' 281 goals this season make them the seventh-best scoring team in the NHL.
- The Stars have conceded the third-fewest goals in NHL play this season, 215 (2.6 per game).
- The team's goal differential is fourth-best in the league at +66.
Kraken Advanced Stats
- In Seattle's past 10 games, it has gone over the total once.
- In the last 10 games, the Kraken and their opponents are averaging 1.3 fewer goals per game than their season game average of 9.4 goals.
- The Kraken have scored the fourth-most goals (289 goals, 3.5 per game) in the NHL.
- The Kraken have conceded 3.1 goals per game, 252 total, which ranks 14th among NHL teams.
- Their +37 goal differential is 10th-best in the league.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon has overestimated the value of the weapons it has sent to Ukraine by at least $3 billion — an accounting error that could be a boon for the war effort because it will allow the Defense Department to send more weapons now without asking Congress for more money.
The acknowledgment Thursday comes at a time when Pentagon is under increased pressure by Congress to show accountability for the billions of dollars it has sent in weapons, ammunition and equipment to Ukraine and as some lawmakers question whether that level of support should continue.
It also could free up more money for critical weapons as Ukraine is on the verge of a much anticipated counteroffensive — which will require as much military aid as they can get. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has previously said the offensive was delayed because they did not yet have everything they needed.
The error was caused when officials overvalued some of the systems sent to Ukraine, using the value of money it would cost to replace an item completely rather than the current value of the weapon. In many of the military aid packages, the Pentagon has opted to draw from its stockpiles of older, existing gear because it can get those items to Ukraine faster.
“During our regular oversight process of presidential drawdown packages, the Department discovered inconsistencies in equipment valuation for Ukraine. In some cases, ‘replacement cost’ rather than ‘net book value’ was used, therefore overestimating the value of the equipment drawn down from U.S. stocks,” said Pentagon spokeswoman Sabrina Singh.
She added that the mistake hasn’t constrained U.S. support to Ukraine or hampered the ability to send aid to the battlefield.
A defense official said the Pentagon is still trying to determine exactly how much the total surplus will be. The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss internal deliberations, said the comptroller has asked the military services to review all previous Ukraine aid packages using the proper cost figures. The result, said the official, will be that the department will have more available funding authority to use as the Ukraine offensive nears.
The aid surplus was first reported by The Wall Street Journal.
To date the U.S. has provided Ukraine nearly $37 billion in military aid since Russia invaded in February 2022. The bulk of that has been in weapons systems, millions of munitions and ammunition rounds, and an array of trucks, sensors, radars and other equipment pulled from Pentagon stockpiles and sent quickly to Ukraine.
Members of Congress have repeatedly pressed Defense Department leaders on how closely the U.S. is tracking its aid to Ukraine to ensure that it is not subject to fraud or ending up in the wrong hands. The Pentagon has said it has a “robust program” to track the aid as it crosses the border into Ukraine and to keep tabs on it once it is there, depending on the sensitivity of each weapons system.
There also is a small team of Americans in Ukraine working with Ukrainians to do physical inspections when possible, but also virtual inspections when needed, since those teams are not going to the front lines.
In late February, the Pentagon’s inspector general said his office has found no evidence yet that any of the billions of dollars in weapons and aid to Ukraine has been lost to corruption or diverted into the wrong hands. He cautioned that those investigations are only in their early stages. | https://www.myarklamiss.com/news/politics/ap-politics/ap-3-billion-accounting-error-means-the-pentagon-can-send-more-weapons-to-ukraine/ | 2023-05-19 20:10:33 | 1 | https://www.myarklamiss.com/news/politics/ap-politics/ap-3-billion-accounting-error-means-the-pentagon-can-send-more-weapons-to-ukraine/ |
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Iowa Supreme Court on Friday refused to dismiss a lawsuit against Gov. Kim Reynolds that seeks to require her office to respond to public record requests.
The court in a unanimous decision rejected Reynolds' argument that her office wasn't obligated to respond in a timely matter to record requests and that she could avoid the state's open records law by simply ignoring the requests. The Supreme Court ordered that the case be returned to the district court where it would be decided on its merits.
“The governor’s office wanted a rule that it and its agencies can ignore public records requests without any consequences,” said Thomas Story, an attorney for the American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa, which represented three media organizations. “Instead, the Iowa Supreme Court has ruled that nobody is above the law.”
In a statement, Reynolds blamed any delays on a busy staff due to the COVID-19 pandemic and said her office now is responding to records requests.
"While we disagree that this lawsuit should continue, my office has eliminated the backlog of open records requests and is committed to upholding our responsibility to respond to any new requests in a timely manner,” Reynolds said in a statement.
The case stems from a 2021 lawsuit filed by the three media organizations and their reporters who claimed the governor had violated Iowa's open records law by ignoring requests for government records. The reporters had emailed the governor's office with eight different open-record requests between April 2020 and April 2021 and renewed each request at least once but didn't receive any response until filing a lawsuit in December 2021.
The media organization are the liberal-leaning Bleeding Heartland blog, Iowa Capital Dispatch and Iowa Freedom of Information Council, a nonprofit that focuses on open government issues.
After the lawsuit, the governor's office released the records within six days, although some were heavily redacted.
State lawyers asked a district court judge to dismiss the case, noting the governor's office had ultimately responded to the requests and released public records. After the judge denied the request, the governor appealed to the Iowa Supreme Court.
In seeking to dismiss the lawsuit, state lawyers argued the complaint was moot because the governor's office had released the redacted records. The media organization argued the governor's office's lack of any response to record requests until after a lawsuit was filed represented a violation of the open records law, but state lawyers claimed the governor wasn't obligated to respond within a specified time period and that it would be inappropriate for the Supreme Court to issue requirements for the Executive Branch.
The state also argued that by not responding to open records requests, the governor's office wasn't actually refusing to respond to those requests.
In rejecting that argument, the court's decision included several dictionary definitions of the word, “refuse."
"We conclude that a defendant may “refuse” either by (1) stating that it won’t produce records, or (2) showing that it won’t produce records," the decision said. “And we believe that this second kind of refusal — an implied or “silent” refusal — can be shown through an unreasonable delay in producing records.”
Although the media organization's case still must try their case in district court, Story said the Iowa Supreme Court's ruling set an important precedent for open records regulations.
“They not only reaffirmed prior precedent but the court provided additional guidance moving forward as to how state agencies must comply with these record requests and that guidance is very favorable to making open records requests and advances the cause of transparency in government," Story said.
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- Recent Autotrader survey finds 85% of dog owners think about transporting their dogs when considering a vehicle to buy
- Ram ProMaster City joins annual dog lover's vehicle list for the first time, standing out with its low-load floor and spacious and secure cargo space
- Chrysler Pacifica offers plenty of cabin room with dog-friendly features that include Stow 'n Go seating and available Stow 'n Vac system for easy interior cleanup
- Jeep® Wrangler continues to be a favorite dog-friendly choice for open-air enthusiasts on and off the road
- Mopar pet-friendly accessories include branded pet kennels, all-weather floor mats and cargo mats for Chrysler, Jeep and Ram vehicles
Autotrader has announced its annual list of 10 Best Cars for Dog Lovers and this year the Ram ProMaster City joins four-time honorees Chrysler Pacifica and Jeep® Wrangler as ultimate dog-friendly vehicles.
A recent Autotrader survey finds that more than 85% of dog owners think about transporting their dog when considering which vehicle to buy. To select their Best Cars for Dog Lovers, experts at Autotrader started with vehicles that offer an abundance of pet-friendly features and accessories.
Joining the prestigious annual list for the first time is the 2022 Ram ProMaster City. The compact van's dog-friendly features include a low-load floor for easy entry and exit, comfortable seating and a second-row bench seat that folds and flips forward. The spacious cargo area behind the second row is easily accessible via dual sliding doors and provides open-floor space with D-ring tie-downs for travel crates and all the supplies a favorite pup may need.
"The Ram ProMaster City might seem like an odd choice for a dog-friendly car, but there's no arguing with the features," said Brian Moody, executive editor for Autotrader. "The low cargo floor and variety of accessories and configurations make the ProMaster City a surprising but competent dog-friendly hauler."
As a four-time honoree, the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica continues to reinvent the minivan, a segment Chrysler invented, with an unprecedented level of functionality, versatility, technology and bold styling and the most advanced available all-wheel-drive system in its class. The Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid, the first and still the only plug-in hybrid in the segment, offers an all-electric range of more than 30 miles, more than 80 miles per gallon equivalent and a total range of more than 500 miles. When traveling with furry family members, the second and third rows of seats can fold flat with the industry-exclusive Stow 'n Go seating, providing ample space for dog kennels or space to roam when the vehicle is parked. Additional canine-friendly features include the available Stow 'n Vac system for quick and easy cleanup and the FamCAM interior camera, which allows those in the front to view occupants in the rear and even zoom in on doggie passengers.
"Minivans make great dog-friendly and people-friendly transportation, but the Pacifica is attractive and has the option of a built-in vacuum to keep pet hair from building up," Moody said. "The Stow 'n Go seating is also helpful for bringing along dog toys and snacks on a road trip."
Also a four-time honoree, the 2022 Jeep Wrangler is perfect for taking man's best friend on the road or on the trail. Open-air freedom can be enjoyed year-round by dog-loving drivers and their trusty canine sidekicks with a variety of available options from Jeep Performance Parts, including the Sunrider for Hardtop and various water- and heat-resistant cab covers. All-weather floor and rear cargo mats protect the interior from mud, dirt and all the messes any hound can make. For dogs and their owners who prefer a quieter adventure, the first electrified 49 MPGe Jeep Wrangler 4xe offers legendary Jeep off-road capability in nearly complete silence.
"The Jeep Wrangler is probably the perfect vehicle for adventure-seeking dog owners," Moody said. "In addition to its off-road ability, Jeep offers plenty of great accessories, like a soft crate and other items, that make riding with your four-legged best friend safe and easy."
Mopar accessories are available to complement the pet-friendly features of Chrysler, Jeep and Ram vehicles. Dog lovers can choose from branded lightweight pet kennels, as well as all-weather floor mats and cargo mats to protect their vehicle's interior. See the Mopar e-Store for more information.
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NEW YORK, Dec. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mutual of America Financial Group announced that Wildflyer Coffee and its Work and Life Skills Training Program was named an Honorable Mention recipient of the prestigious 2022 Community Partnership Award.
Minneapolis-based Wildflyer Coffee will receive $50,000 as one of six nonprofit organizations selected for their outstanding contributions to society, made in partnership with public, private and other social sector organizations.
"The 2022 award-winning programs have created innovative solutions that effectively address challenging social, emotional and physical issues being faced by many individuals and families in their local communities," said Lisa Loughry, Mutual of America Foundation Chair.
Established in 2017, Wildflyer Coffee addresses the growing challenge of youth homelessness and housing instability in the Twin Cities area through a unique four-month employment and life skills training program. Participants work as baristas at Wildflyer Coffee's brick-and-mortar coffee shops or as packaging associates for its e-commerce and wholesale supplier stores.
"A lack of stable employment is often the biggest barrier youth face in finding housing stability," said Carley Kammerer, Founder and Executive Director of Wildflyer Coffee. "Our vision is to provide programming that will equip them with the skills necessary to find and maintain mainstream employment. The award from Mutual of America comes at a great time as we work to expand the Work and Life Skills program to reach even more of the 13,300 that are estimated to be homeless across the state."
The Mutual of America Community Partnership Award annually honors the outstanding contributions that nonprofit organizations from across the U.S. make to society in partnership with public, private and other social sector organizations. Since 1996, the Community Partnership Award has recognized 256 partnerships from cities and towns across the country. To watch videos of the national award-winning programs, visit the Mutual of America Foundation Community Partnership Award channel on YouTube.
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WFO NEW YORK CITY Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Monday, July 11, 2022
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COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service New York NY
646 AM EDT Mon Jul 11 2022
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT FOR THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Water levels touching minor flood thresholds, with less
than a foot of inundation above ground level expected.
* WHERE...Southern Nassau and Southern Queens Counties.
* WHEN...From 6 PM EDT this evening through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Brief minor flooding of the more vulnerable
locations near the waterfront and shoreline.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Similar water levels are likely with the
evening high tide cycles on Tuesday and Wednesday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive through flooded roadways.
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ORLANDO, Fla. – Solutionaries is a bit of a departure from traditional general assignment reporting. It’s a longer form of storytelling centered around solving problems affecting us all, hence the name ‘Solutionaries.’
It’s not a new program. Solutionaries premiered as a digital newscast in 2021 and has covered everything from policing in America to inflation to school safety and climate change.
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“We take issues facing all of us here in Central Florida, and perhaps the nation, and we try to find the things that are working to solve the problem. More importantly, we shine a spotlight on what’s working and what could work if it had a bigger push behind it,” News 6 investigative reporter Erik Sandoval said.
Sandoval and fellow News 6 investigative reporter Louis Bolden host the show and dig deep into solution-based stories.
“One of the most memorable stories I’ve worked on recently was the story of Sebastian DeLeon. He contracted the brain-eating amoeba while he was here in Orlando on vacation with his family. He was rushed to AdventHealth and thankfully they knew the questions to ask and they knew what to do,” Sandoval said.
The brain-eating amoeba, Naegleria Fowleri, can kill in just days.
“The only drug available to kill the brain-eating amoeba and save a patient’s life is distributed here in Orlando for the entire nation. We spotlighted the man behind that on South Orange Avenue,” Sandoval said.
DeLeon was one of only four people to survive the brain-eating amoeba after taking the drug.
It was the collaboration between the drugmaker, doctors and researchers that’s getting results for future patients.
“Because of Sebastian and because of another Central Florida youngster, Jordan Smelski, who died from the brain-eating amoeba, AdventHealth took it upon themselves to find a faster way to test for the brain-eating amoeba because the test as it stands right now takes seven days to get a result. From the time you contract the brain-eating amoeba, seven days will kill you so AdventHealth, because of the COVID-19 test, used that technology to develop a new test to test for the brain-eating amoeba and get results in four hours and that is life-saving time,” Sandoval said.
As for DeLeon, he underwent physical therapy learning how to walk again and is thriving. His recovery brought more awareness to the brain-eating amoeba and helped to create successful treatment plans.
“It was really neat to see the solutions being born and raised here in Central Florida that can save lives all around the world,” Sandoval said.
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LONDON (AP) — Britain’s inflation rate hit a new 40-year high of 9.1% in the 12 months to May, figures showed Wednesday, as Russia’s war in Ukraine drove food and fuel prices ever higher.
The Office for National Statistics said consumer price inflation rose slightly from 9% in April, itself the highest level since 1982.
Chief economist Grant Fitzner said “continued steep food price rises and record high petrol (gasoline) prices were offset by clothing costs rising by less than this time last year, and a drop in often fluctuating computer games prices.”
The increase was in line with analysts’ expectations and signals no quick end to the cost-of-living squeeze facing millions in Britain. The Bank of England says inflation could hit 11% in October when a cap on domestic energy bills is raised.
Jack Leslie, senior economist at economic inequality think-tank the Resolution Foundation, said inflation would likely climb further in June because of “the big spike in petrol prices over the past month.”
“With the economic outlook so unclear, no-one one knows how high inflation could go, and how long it will continue for – making fiscal and monetary policy judgements particularly tough,” he said.
Inflation is soaring worldwide. U.S. consumer prices surged 8.6% in May, the biggest jump since 1981, while the 19 countries that use the euro saw a record 8.1% increase the same month.
Central banks have been raising interest rates to curb inflation, including the U.S. Federal Reserve carrying out its largest hike in nearly three decades last week and the Bank of England approving its fifth increase since December in the same week. The European Central Bank says it will raise rates in July and September for the first time in 11 years.
They are trying to ease inflation without slowing economic growth — or even triggering a recession.
Millions of people in Britain, like those across Europe, are seeing their cost of living soar, in part driven by the war in Ukraine that is squeezing supplies of energy and food staples such as wheat.
The pressure is driving British workers to seek substantial pay increases, a move the Conservative government argues could spark a wage-price spiral, driving inflation even higher.
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis rolled out endorsements from 15 South Carolina lawmakers on Thursday, hoping their support for his Republican presidential campaign will help him make his case to voters in the first-in-the-South primary state.
The endorsements, shared first on Thursday with The Associated Press ahead of DeSantis’ town hall in North Augusta, come from 11 state House members and four state senators from across the state, with a heavy concentration in South Carolina’s conservative Upstate. It’s a show of force for DeSantis in a state that current Republican front-runner Donald Trump won handily in the 2016 primary and where he has maintained popularity.
Earlier this month, state GOP leaders set Feb. 24 as the date of South Carolina’s Republican presidential primary, which still needs approval from national party leaders.
DeSantis’ list includes Sen. Josh Kimbrell, a Spartanburg Republican who has been bullish on the governor’s candidacy since before he officially entered the race. On Thursday, he called DeSantis “the only candidate in this race who can defeat” President Joe Biden.
Many of the new endorsements are from lawmakers who have introduced DeSantis during appearances in the early voting state. One of them, North Charleston Rep. Chris Murphy, praised DeSantis, a former Navy judge advocate general, this month at a Bluffton campaign event as “the only candidate that has worn our nation’s uniform.” There’s also Rep. Micah Caskey, a Marine veteran who hails from Lexington County, another strongly conservative area.
It’s hard to quantify how much local lawmaker endorsements sway voters’ perceptions of presidential candidates, although many in the crowded primary field are intently courting them. Last week, Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina heralded endorsements from more than 140 current and former elected officials in his home state, including more than two dozen state lawmakers.
At Trump’s South Carolina kickoff event in January, he announced his leadership team in the state, including longtime backer Gov. Henry McMaster, Sen. Lindsey Graham and several other members of Congress. Trump is returning to South Carolina on July 1 for his first campaign rally since his indictment on federal charges of mishandling classified documents and will be back in August for a South Carolina GOP fundraiser.
Rob Godfrey, a longtime adviser to former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, one of the other presidential candidates, said endorsements from elected officials have “short-term” value in terms of associated media coverage. He said they aren’t a substitute for spending quality time with voters in early states like South Carolina.
“You can reasonably assume the recipient is seen by colleagues as having a collaborative approach to policymaking,” Godfrey said. “But the days of direct political capital transfers — from elected officials to candidates — seem to have passed, and the number of early primary state voters you meet face to face and ask for votes matters the most.”
According to his campaign, DeSantis also has backing from more than three-dozen state lawmakers in Iowa and 50 in New Hampshire, as well as dozens more in Michigan, Oklahoma and his home state of Florida.
Linda Lewis, a retiree who went to check out DeSantis’ appearance in Bluffton this month, said that she had previously supported Trump but was curious to hear more from the Florida governor.
“I still have a lot of appreciation for some of the things that he did,” Lewis said of Trump. “I think that some of his rhetoric is over the top … and I think we need somebody else in there, probably, in order to win the national election.”
After speaking for about half an hour Thursday, DeSantis took a number of questions from the audience gathered in North Augusta on topics including the expansion of civics education in schools and his support for law enforcement.
He told a questioner who said he represents “broken veterans” that he didn’t think a DeSantis administration would support decriminalizing marijuana, despite its use as a therapeutic.
Asked “how we can make sure that (Vladimir) Putin takes a short jump out a tall window,” DeSantis twice called the Russian president “a bad guy” and said he felt “NATO needs to do more” in terms of securing European countries.
“They should really be taking the lead and ensuring the security of the continent,” he said.
In both questions he got about Russia’s war in Ukraine, DeSantis also pivoted to what he sees as threats posed by China, positing a NATO-like system in the Pacific “to be able to keep China in check, because I think, in many respects, they’re more of a threat to us.”
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Meg Kinnard can be reached at http://twitter.com/MegKinnardAP. | https://cbs4indy.com/news/politics/ap-politics/florida-gov-desantis-picks-up-backing-from-15-south-carolina-lawmakers-as-he-makes-campaign-swing/ | 2023-06-23 07:18:43 | 1 | https://cbs4indy.com/news/politics/ap-politics/florida-gov-desantis-picks-up-backing-from-15-south-carolina-lawmakers-as-he-makes-campaign-swing/ |
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP)Chris Harris had 29 points in Southeast Missouri State’s 91-83 win over Tennessee State on Thursday night in the Ohio Valley Conference tournament quarterfinals.
Harris had 12 rebounds for the Redhawks (15-16). Phillip Russell scored 18 points and added six rebounds and seven assists. Nate Johnson shot 7 of 7 from the field and 3 for 4 from the line to finish with 17 points.
Jr. Clay finished with 34 points, 11 rebounds and three steals for the Tigers (18-13). Tennessee State also got 10 points and six rebounds from Dedric Boyd. Christian Brown also put up nine points and two steals.
Southeast Missouri State took the lead with 4:01 to go in the first half and never looked back. The score was 35-31 at halftime, with Harris racking up eight points. Harris’ 21-point second half helped Southeast Missouri State finish off the eight-point victory.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. | https://www.krqe.com/sports/ncaa-mens-basketball/se-missouri-st-beats-tennessee-st-91-83-n-ovc-quarterfinals/ | 2023-03-04 04:59:09 | 0 | https://www.krqe.com/sports/ncaa-mens-basketball/se-missouri-st-beats-tennessee-st-91-83-n-ovc-quarterfinals/ |
CASS COUNTY, Iowa — A former Cass County daycare provider was sentenced Wednesday to 50 years in prison after a baby in her care died.
Alison Dorsey was convicted of second-degree murder and child endangerment resulting in death in May.
The conviction stems from the death of an 11-week-old baby in October of 2019. Dorsey was caring for the child at her in-home daycare in Massena. Court records show she called the child’s father at work and told him the baby wasn’t breathing right and wouldn’t eat.
The father came to the daycare to help feed the baby and noticed he was gray and not breathing. He told Dorsey to call 911. The baby died the next day.
Doctors say the child died from head trauma consistent with “shaken baby syndrome.”
Dorsey must serve a minimum sentence of 35 years and pay $150,000 in restitution. | https://who13.com/news/iowa-daycare-provider-sentenced-to-prison-in-infants-2019-death/ | 2023-06-29 14:26:50 | 0 | https://who13.com/news/iowa-daycare-provider-sentenced-to-prison-in-infants-2019-death/ |
CNN — SpaceX’s satellite-based internet business, Starlink, now has approval from the U.S. government to expand its service to planes, ships, automobiles, RVs, and other mobile vehicles.
The move sets the company up to expand its customer base, which so far has been focused solely on providing roughly $100-per-month internet services to homes, mostly in areas that aren’t serviced by traditional ground-based internet service. It has hundreds of thousands of subscribers around the world.
Now, the company is likely to begin rolling out service to commercial airlines, possibly beginning with Hawaiian Airlines, which signed a deal with SpaceX in April saying it planned to bring complimentary Starlink services to some jets.
The regulatory approval, handed down from the Federal Communications Commission on Thursday, also grants SpaceX the ability to expand its service to trains, ships, and other vehicles, opening up a broad swath of potential corporate customers. The company has also already been advertising its services for RV drivers.
Traditionally, airlines, ships, and trains have relied on satellites in geosynchronous orbit, a band of orbit that lies more than 22,000 miles away, provided by companies such as ViaSat. SpaceX’s Starlink takes a different approach to beam internet from space by putting thousands of satellites in low-Earth orbit, or just a few hundred miles off the ground. The company says this offers lower latency, or lag times, for its service.
It’s unclear how Starlink’s mobile services may be priced, but SpaceX already markets its service directly to businesses.
“With more than double the antenna capability of Starlink, Starlink Business delivers faster internet speeds and higher throughput,” the company states on its website. “$500/mo with a one-time hardware cost of $2,500.”
SpaceX also rolled out Starlink for RVs earlier this year for $135 per month, though prior to this week’s FCC approval, the service focused on providing internet to RVs only when they are stationary.
For those hoping to have internet access rolled out directly to their cars, SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on Twitter last year that likely won’t be the case, saying “not connecting Tesla cars to Starlink, as our terminal is much too big. This is for aircraft, ships, large trucks & RVs.”
The FCC’s decision also marks yet another chapter in an ongoing battle over spectrum rights. Spectrum refers to a range of radio frequencies, and federal regulators closely guard what companies are allowed to use which frequencies so that signals don’t interfere with one another.
Companies including ViaSat, Dish Network, and wireless company RS Access petitioned against the FCC’s decision.
SpaceX did not respond to a request for comment for this story.
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NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — A center-right former foreign minister and a career diplomat backed by a communist-rooted party appeared poised to battle it out for the presidency of ethnically divided Cyprus in a Feb. 12 runoff, according to official voting results announced Sunday.
With more than 90% of votes counted in the first round of the presidential race, Nikos Christodoulides, 49, the country’s former top diplomat, had garnered 31.69% of the vote to head into a runoff against Andreas Mavroyiannis, 66, who had 29.76%.
Averof Neophytou, 61, the leader of Democratic Rally, the country’s largest political party, trailed Mavroyiannis by more than 3 percentage points, despite earlier opinion polls putting him in the second spot.
Chief Returning Officer Costas Constantinou said 72% of some 561,000 citizens cast ballots Sunday, marginally higher than the previous presidential election in 2018. The winner next week’s runoff will be Cyprus’ eighth new president in its 63-year history as an independent republic.
Neophytou has banked on his message as a veteran insider and the steadiest hand to ensure stability in times fraught with economic uncertainty.
Mavroyiannis who served under outgoing President Nicos Anastasiades as his chief negotiator in peace talks with Turkish Cypriots, has appealed to voters disgruntled with a decade of Anastasiades’ rule, especially members of the communist-rooted AKEL party that’s supporting his candidacy.
Christodoulides has consistently led all opinion polls throughout the monthslong campaign, positioning himself as the candidate who can bridge party affiliations and ideological fault lines to unite a fractured electorate.
Voter Andreas Mashas said peace efforts with Turkish Cypriots and allegations of corruption hounding the outgoing government were among the factors that made up his mind on who he’d vote for.
“No candidate fully satisfies us, they’re all politicians, so you vote for the least worst one, that’s the way elections usually go, I consider my choice to be sufficiently good,” Mashas told The Associated Press, without revealing what his choice was.
Cypriots will expect the new president to quickly move to buttress an economy buffeted by Russia’s war in Ukraine and its knock-on effect on the cost of living.
Migration has also been a hot-button issue amid a continued massive influx of migrants that has made Cyprus one of the top EU countries in terms of asylum applications per capita.
Capitalizing on Cyprus’ offshore natural gas deposits amid an energy crunch and getting back to the negotiating table with breakaway Turkish Cypriots to resolve the island’s ethnic cleave are also priority issues. | https://www.kark.com/news/international/ap-international/ap-voting-starts-for-cyprus-presidency-with-3-front-runners/ | 2023-02-05 18:32:14 | 1 | https://www.kark.com/news/international/ap-international/ap-voting-starts-for-cyprus-presidency-with-3-front-runners/ |
The SEC men’s basketball tournament starts with South Carolina and Ole Miss on Wednesday, March 8. The game - and tournament - will be live streamed on fuboTV (free trial).
The winner of the first-round matchup will advance to take on the tournament’s five seed, Tennessee, on Thursday. The Rebels and Gamecocks will face off for the third time this season, with Ole Miss taking the first game in Columbia, S.C. 70-58 before South Carolina won 64-61 in Oxford.
Gregory ‘GG’ Jackson II is scoring 15.1 points per game and averaging 6.0 rebounds for the Gamecocks.
Matthew Murrell is scoring 14.9 points per game with 3.6 rebounds and 2.6 assists for the Rebels.
When is South Carolina-Ole Miss?
South Carolina-Ole Miss tips at 6 p.m. (7 p.m. ET) on Wednesday, March 8.
Will it be live streamed?
FuboTV
Ole Miss-South Carolina will be live streamed on fuboTV, which offers a free trial. The most basic of plans is the “fubo pro” package, which comprises 146-plus channels for $74.99 per month. Like all cord-cutting alternatives, there are plenty of options, especially for sports. It comes with more than 1,000 hours of cloud-based DVR, and up to 10 screens at once.
There is also the “fubo elite” package, which comprises 205-plus channels for $84.99 per month. It comes with fuboExtra (48 more channels) and News Plus (11 more channels). Plus, more than 1,000 hours of cloud-based DVR, and up to 10 screens at once.
The “fubo premiere” package is “fubo elite” with the addition of Showtime for $94.99 per month.
What TV channel will carry game?
South Carolina-Ole Miss will be televised on the SEC Network.
The Associated Press contributed to this report. | https://www.al.com/sec/2023/03/south-carolina-ole-miss-live-stream-38-how-to-watch-sec-tournament-online-tv-time.html | 2023-03-08 23:36:02 | 1 | https://www.al.com/sec/2023/03/south-carolina-ole-miss-live-stream-38-how-to-watch-sec-tournament-online-tv-time.html |
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — President Biden arrived in California Thursday ready to survey the communities facing historic storm damage.
“The federal government is not leaving its responsibility till it’s all fixed, it’s done,” the President said.
Late Wednesday night the president authorized more federal funds to help cover the cost of clean-up, and the Administration says more than 500 FEMA agents and other federal support workers are set to help.
“They’re with you to provide disaster relief,” DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said.
That aid is something lawmakers, like Rep. Judy Chu (D-Calif.), have been pushing for since the dangerous weather began.
“Roads are washing away and already people are dying so we desperately need the help,” Chu said.
Lawmakers are also concerned that communities need to become more resilient to severe weather in the future.
“We’re working very very hard to bring resources from the federal government to address these issues but we also have to tackle climate,” Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) said.
On Friday, Vice President Kamala Harris will be in Los Angeles to meet with local leaders to focus on increasing drought and flood resilience. | https://who13.com/news/washington-dc-bureau/president-biden-surveys-storm-damage-in-california-administration-promises-support/ | 2023-01-20 02:37:29 | 0 | https://who13.com/news/washington-dc-bureau/president-biden-surveys-storm-damage-in-california-administration-promises-support/ |
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